Millennium Health, a leading health solutions company, today announced the launch of the Drop Them Off campaign, in partnership with the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids’ Medicine Abuse Project. Designed to increase awareness of the problem of youth misuse and abuse of prescription medicine, the campaign intends to educate parents and youth on how to properly use, store, and dispose of prescription medications by dropping them off at appropriate collection sites among other methods, to reduce access and opportunity for misuse or abuse. Educational content will be available online (www.DropThemOff.com) and through curriculum delivered through the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation’s community-based partners. Millennium Health is a Silver Sponsor of the Medicine Abuse Project, a campaign that aims to prevent half a million teens from abusing medicine by 2017.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7071752-millennium-health-drop-them-off/
BLACK+DECKER announces two new high-voltage, cordless stick vacuums – the 36V MAX* and 24V MAX* Lithium Stick Vacuums with ORA™ Technology. ORA, or Optimized Runtime & Airflow Technology, provides fade-free power and no loss of suction†. The 2-n-1 design allows each vac to function as an upright stick vacuum as well as a detachable hand vacuum, offering versatility and convenience for the homeowner.
With streamlined designs and the latest vacuum technology, the output of each new vac is maximized for serious power. The hand vac is the central component in each vacuum. It achieves 40 Air Watts max of power and incorporates a 12 Air-Cyclone System. These features capitalize on the power potential of the unit by helping to prevent material from clogging the unit and letting air flow freely through the cyclones, helping to maintain high performance throughout the cleaning task.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7253252-black-and-decker-2-n-1-stick-vac/
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to focus on finding ways to prevent the disease and enrich the lives of millions of Americans who live with, or care for, someone with Alzheimer’s. Brookdale, a leading owner and operator of senior living solutions throughout the United States, has a long-standing commitment to support research to reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s, which is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/64011-brookdale-senior-living-alzheimer-awareness/
An injury ends Laura Nelson’s career as a surgeon. Now, as Vice President of a pharmaceutical company, Laura works to finalize the approval of a groundbreaking new drug. But her efforts are being thwarted by a malicious FDA employee who will stop at nothing to prevent the approval, and Laura is standing directly in his path. Find out more about the author here- http://patriciagussin.com/ and check out the book here http://oceanviewpub.com/after-the-fall/. After the Fall by Patricia Gussin. Thriller
Pilot Corporation of America (Pilot Pen) is encouraging parents and students to help erase bullying this school year through their ‘Erase Bullying for Good’ campaign. This campaign was developed in partnership with STOMP Out Bullying, the leading bullying prevention organization in the U.S. The ‘Erase Bullying for Good’ campaign is funded with proceeds from sales of Pilot’s FriXion Clicker erasable gel ink pen, a revolutionary kind of erasable pen that enables students to enjoy mistake-free writing. A total of $125,000 will be donated to STOMP Out Bullying for the educational and support programs they offer parents, students and educators designed to transform and prevent negative bullying behaviors in U.S. schools.
Bullying has become a real problem in U.S. schools and Pilot Pen wanted to help be part of the solution. “There are a lot of parents that work at Pilot, and we are well aware of the challenges facing kids today. We wanted to help address the issue of bullying at a national level by supporting STOMP Out Bullying. They are the ideal resource & partner, with their educational programs and confidential help chat line for teens,” said Ariann Langsam, Director of Marketing at Pilot Corporation of America.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7564451-pilot-pen-erase-bullying/
I’m on the run with the Grim Reaper and a scary soldier. And I’m no longer on Earth. Now I’m expected to be a Knight and a savior to prevent war and the invasion of Earth. But they grabbed the wrong girl. I just don’t know how to tell them. Find out more at http://www.candyatkins.com YA Fantasy
Rosecrance, one of the country’s leading teen substance abuse treatment centers, has launched a traveling art exhibit to help parents understand teenagers’ points of view about pressures they encounter and how they are faced with the potential to use, and abuse, substances. Developed by teen patients participating in an art therapy program at Rosecrance’s adolescent campus in Rockford, IL, “In My Shoes” encourages parents to understand their teen’s point of view and actively parent to help teens navigate today’s confusing environment.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7348551-rosecrance-s-in-my-shoes-traveling-art-exhibit-parents-teenagers-prevent-substance-abuse/
To help prevent teen dating abuse throughout the country, Futures Without Violence and the Ad Council today launched a new mobile-first campaign as part of their “That’s Not Cool” public service effort. The national campaign aims to empower teens to set their own boundaries in their relationships when communicating through digital and social media. YouTube Creator Meghan Rienks is joining the effort as part of the Ad Council’s Creators for Good program with new exclusive video content that will be distributed to her more than 1.7 million subscribers.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7545451-ad-council-teen-dating-thats-not-cool/
Early findings from a major research initiative of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) suggest that specific bacteria play a central role in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC), also known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The evidence raises the possibility of developing new treatments to target the gut microbiome—the “ecosystem” of microbes populating the intestines—linked to the development of IBD.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7204351-crohn-s-colitis-foundation-of-america-gut-bacteria-new-strategies-to-prevent/
If you’re like most people, you have little difficulty talking to your healthcare provider about your aches and pains. But talking to your healthcare provider about sexual health is a whole different matter.
Talking about sex may not be a regular part of your doctor-patient relationship, but it should be. Sexuality is an important part of life, and maintaining good sexual health is important to both your physical health and overall well-being, say experts featured in a new video at BeSmartBeWell.com. Talking to your healthcare provider also can ensure you receive the care you need to prevent and treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/50838-be-smart-be-well-encourages-people-to-talk-about-sex-more
https://youtu.be/Y6rIs220PXc More businesses are taking their products and services online than ever before. Consumers, for the most part, are feeling safer about completing online transactions – especially with businesses they trust.
But some entrepreneurs in the e-commerce world have never started their own business. Many are unfamiliar with how to run an e-commerce store. There’s no doubt that this is an exciting time to explore the e-commerce marketplace – especially for people who are testing it out while keeping their full-time jobs.
Having said that, business owners new to the online world should understand from the get-go that the e-commerce industry is one of the most lucrative targets for cyber criminals. News of the recent eBay hack is a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities associated with online businesses. But big businesses aren’t the only ones getting hacked. More than 20 WordPress sites are hacked every minute of every day.
But there are a few basic things you can do to help prevent losing control of your website and your customer’s private information.
Choose a Secure eCommerce Platform
More than two third of all active e-commerce sites are using either Magento or WordPress’ WooCommerce. Why? Mainly because of their sophisticated security features. There are other factors as well, but what makes them stand apart is the extensive security. PrestaShop can be yet another choice with a proven security framework.
Keep your software up-to-date and, it should go without saying, keep your passwords unique and secure. Educate your clients, as well as your workforce, about your information security practices. Let them know how you are protecting customers’ credit card information and what they should do from their end to keep the financial information secure.
Implement SSL Certificates
SSLs (secure socket layers) are the de facto standard when it comes to securing online transactions. An SSL certificate authenticates the identity of users and encrypts data while at store and transit. Implementing SSL is essential for E-commerce websites to establish secure connectivity between the end-user systems and your website.
For tech-savvy buyers, the padlock icon with HTTPS in the address bar is an essential prerequisite for providing their personal details and credit card information. If the consumers believe that a vendor is doing everything possible to secure their transactions, they are more likely to do business with them.
Scan Your Site for Security Vulnerabilities
Although SSLs protect your transactions, they don’t protect your website. No matter which platform you decide to use, ensure that your server maintains PCI compliance requirements by running PCI scans on your server to validate whether you are compliant or not. Companies like Trust Guard not only scan your site for more than 75,000 known vulnerabilities, giving you detailed reports about its safety, but they also provide users with trust seals.
These small, digital images, when placed on your home page and checkout page, have been proved to drastically increase sales and conversion rates. They show potential buyers through accompanying certificates that you are serious about their privacy and security. It gives them the peace of mind they need to make the buying decision.
Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just are getting started, you should understand that keeping your site safe is your most important endeavor. Hackers can (and do) cause economic, legal and reputational damage every day. Keep your site safe and protected by following these three simple website security tips for your online business.
