In the midst of wildfire season throughout much of the country, the U.S. Forest Service, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Ad Council announce the launch of a new public service advertising (PSAs) campaign, Fire Adapted Communities, which aims to help individuals prepare their homes and communities for the threat of wildfire. Created pro bono by advertising agency Draftfcb, this campaign addresses the issue of proactively mitigating wildfire damage in fire-prone communities.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/56317-forest-service-fire-adapted-communities-urges-preparation-for-wildfire
Software just changed the way of our work. First, computer came and changes the technology. Then, Internet changed our way to look for anything and now, hundreds of software launched each day to make our work easier on computers. Number of IT companies from all over the world just keep on developing kind of software which human beings had dream last night and what he got next day. In latest software release news, the software already available on Internet and many of users already gone through all its working. Advanced technology and much explore of human brains made this thing look very easy.
Software somehow makes our work much easier on our working machines. Internet becomes the source to get any software instant if available. Most of the software on the Internet available without any cost and some of them want you to pay before use. Among most of the categories, we mostly come up with two kinds, Commercial and Open Source software. Now, what these kind of software?
Let me to explain about these software types:-
Open Source Software:- Open Source software are those kind of software which requires no cost to use them and anyone seek any kind of improvement software need can improve it and again, launch with its improved version on Internet. Again, another user can add some extra features to that software and launch on the Internet. Programming code for open source software easily available on Internet.
Commercial Software: - Open Source software can also be commercial software. Commercial software used as commercial purposes. Some of this software is available on the Internet for free, while some named software you can also get for free but on a trial period maximum of 30 days. After 30 days of use, you have to purchase the software license. Microsoft, Adobe etc all among these commercial software production companies. Some of the best commercial software made by these multinational companies are MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash player etc.
Take Linux as most appropriate example. Linux was first launched in 1991 and now, a number of improved versions available on the Internet. Linux is completely open source operating system software. If you have some knowledge about software and want to add some extra features, you can easily do it. Most of the companies currently have Linux as there operating system rather than Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 because Linux is much easier to operate and occupied less space, light in use. Now, take a look on Adobe Photoshop. You want to make an image, website, background image with some special effects etc, you need to have knowledge about Adobe Photoshop and its various features.
This commercial software somehow available without any cost on Internet but you just cannot go for all its features. You want to use all its features, go and purchase a license. But you do not need to pay for open source software.
Rescue pets can reach their full potential if just given the opportunity. Four rescue pets have been selected as finalists in the “Tales of Greatness” Purina® Pro Plan® 2012 Rally to Rescue® Story Contest, proving that even in the face of challenging beginnings all pets can make a positive difference. Purina® Pro Plan® is now inviting pet lovers to share in the celebration of these remarkable stories of achievement by voting in the nationwide contest.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58333-purina-pro-plan-rally-to-rescue-tales-of-greatness-pet-story-contest
A year-long undercover investigation conducted by the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) at the Cayman Turtle Farm, a popular tourist destination and the world’s last remaining facility that raises sea turtles for slaughter, has revealed disturbing animal cruelty and potential human health risks.
Video footage and photographs from the farm show thousands of endangered sea turtles being kept in dirty, packed touch tanks. Swimming in water filled with their own waste, the turtles fight for food, bite each other and even resort to cannibalism. Many suffer from disease and birth defects, such as injured fins or missing eyes.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57968-world-society-protection-animals-wspa-cayman-turtle-farm-investigation
ZapBoomBang Studios releases its inaugural project today: an original song on iTunes that was created in partnership with a local nonprofit, a GRAMMY- winning producer, and a handful of award-winning artists. It’s Out There Waiting will be sold on iTunes for $1.99 with a companion digital booklet about the making of the song. In addition, the It’s Out There Waiting music video can be purchased on iTunes for $1.99. All proceeds from iTunes sales will be donated to the children’s nonprofit Purple Songs Can Fly, who co-created the single. The song and digital booklet can be purchased at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-out-there-waiting-feat./id571241651?i=571241851. The It’s Out There Waiting music video can be found at http://itunes.apple.com/us/music-video/its-out-there-waiting-music/id573793381.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58824-zapboombang-purple-songs-can-fly-song-to-benefit-children-with-cancer
It took tens of thousands of activists on the ground to win the right to vote for women --a total of 144 years from 1776 to 1920 with the passage of the 19th amendment. This video by the granddaughter of an American suffragist celebrates women\\\'s freedom to vote and builds leadership with news and stories of the suffrage movement. http://www.suffragewagon.org
By reprogramming a 7–year–old girl’s own immune cells to attack an aggressive form of childhood leukemia, a pediatric oncologist has achieved a complete response in his patient, who faced grim prospects when she relapsed after conventional treatment. The innovative experimental therapy used bioengineered T cells, custom–designed to multiply rapidly in the patient, and then destroy leukemia cells. After the treatment, the child’s doctors found that she had no evidence of cancer.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/50777-chop-engineered-immune-t-cell-therapy-anticancer-effect-in-children
Tidy Cats® Pure Nature™ along with Funny Or Die have released a world premiere video starring iconic singer-songwriter Michael Bolton, who unexpectedly finds friendship with Tidy Cats’ fictional folk group Cedar, Pine and Corn.
In the Funny Or Die video, Cedar, Pine and Corn have just arrived at their secluded cabin in the woods to unwind and get back to nature after their “Pure Nature” tour, when Bolton comes barging in, seeking solace from his “Michael Bolton lifestyle.” Cedar, Pine and Corn offer their support by teaching Bolton about being one with nature.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59520-tidy-cats-michael-bolton-celebrate-new-pure-nature-cat-litter
At 104 years old, Edythe Kirchmaier has been serving others for more than a century, 40 years of which have been as a volunteer with Direct Relief International. As Edythe approaches her 105th birthday, she hopes to inspire the world to make a difference, as she has, by raising awareness for the charity to which she’s dedicated much of her life, Direct Relief. To honor Edythe and celebrate her milestone birthday on January 22, 2013, Direct Relief has created the world’s largest (virtual) birthday cake, a Facebook application called Edythe’s 105th Birthday Challenge, which will enable the world to light a candle and wish Edythe a happy birthday.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59741-direct-relief-international-105-year-old-volunteer-birthday-wish
The people in your life are amazing and it’s fun to remind them of that. Send good wishes and glittery gorgeousness with the new Taylor Swift Greeting Card Mobile App by American Greetings Corporation (NYSE:AM) available today in the iTunes store and on Google Play. Pick a card, personalize and send some love, love, love. Building on the success of its other mobile app platforms, American Greetings has created a free mobile app that allows the user to select, customize and send digital versions of popular Taylor Swift paper greeting cards from their mobile phone or tablet to a recipient via text message, email, Facebook and Twitter.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60270-american-greetings-launches-taylor-swift-greeting-card-mobile-app
Beginning today and airing throughout the week, NBC’s TODAY will debut a series of television public service ads, (PSAs) featuring TODAY’s anchors, on behalf of four social issues—fatherhood involvement, hunger prevention, emergency preparedness and shelter pet adoption. The ads were created pro bono by leading advertising agencies throughout the country in partnership with the Ad Council, a non-profit and leading producer of PSA campaigns for over 70 years. TODAY’s anchors personally selected the social issues they are supporting among the Ad Council’s 50 national campaigns, and participated in brainstorming sessions with the ad agencies to help inform the creative.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60173-ad-council-nbc-today-show-anchors-lauer-guthrie-roker-morales-psas
Do you have an idea that would make your community a better place to live, and would $25,000 be a game-changer? State Farm is here with the assist. From Feb. 13 through March 6, people from the United States and Canada can submit a cause for a chance to win a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist™ grant.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/60144-state-farm-neighborhood-assist/