The Advertising Council joined today with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) and an educational DVD for elementary school students designed to provide critical information to Americans about wildfire prevention. The PSAs and DVD are being distributed prior to the July 4th holiday, a time when many people go camping, have outdoor BBQs and light fireworks.
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On the one-year anniversary of the earthquake that devastated Haiti, Tide Loads of Hope is releasing a short documentary film that shares stories of Hope, providing a glimpse into the lives of residents and relief workers in Haiti who have tirelessly worked to help rebuild the lives of those who lost so much.
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Affinia Dumont, a fitness hotel in New York City’s Murray Hill neighborhood, is encouraging guests to get their blood flowing with a push up challenge to bring down their rate. With the Push Up, Push Down challenge, at check-in guests have 30 seconds to perform as many push ups as possible (up to 40) and push down the rate on their first night’s stay. Each push up is worth one dollar, so guests can save up to $40.
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The Advertising Council, in partnership with NeighborWorks® America, announced today the launch of new national public service advertisements (PSA) designed to educate homeowners about where they can turn for help if they are at risk of foreclosure. The campaign encourages distressed homeowners to call the Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline, a free resource that helps homeowners facing foreclosure move closer to finding a resolution.
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A little extra planning can lead to a lot of outdoor fun for busy families. That’s the message behind “The Mom on the Run Loves Lance” campaign launched by Lance® Sandwich Crackers in partnership with The Mom on the Run lifestyle expert, Colleen Burns. The goal of the program, which runs through June, is to provide families with tips to make the most of spending time together outdoors this spring.
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After two years and $31 million, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, Miami’s only marina front hotel, has officially unveiled its entirely new look and feel, making it an all-new destination for meetings and business and leisure travel to Miami.
The most remarkable of the hotel’s new amenities is the new, reinvented Marriott Hotels & Resorts lobby, with conversation enhancing pod seating with LCD televisions, nooks for working and socializing and an indoor/outdoor Espressamente Illy Café. The lobby easily transitions from day to night while creating a warm, stylish ambiance that fosters relaxation, productive work and informal meetings and social gatherings. The lobby flows into Catch Grill & Bar, an indoor/outdoor restaurant on the bay, with spectacular views of the Miami Beach skyline.
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Ruckus Wireless™ today said that the first large-scale, high-speed public Wi-Fi network that was deployed at this year’s Sundance Film Festival offloaded terabytes of data from local cellular networks, delivering high capacity broadband access to Sundance moviegoers.
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In celebration of the network’s fifth birthday, Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool destination available on TV, on demand and online for kids ages 2-5 and their parents and caregivers, will premiere its first-ever, long-form original series Noodle and Doodle on Saturday, September 25 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Produced by Sprout, this new series (26 x 11’ episodes), featuring arts, crafts and cooking for preschoolers and their families, will debut within the network’s signature, live morning block, The Sunny Side Up Show, which is expanding to include weekends. Noodle and Doodle will air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. ET.
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Jumping the gap and landing in London, the winner of the 4th prestigious Roca Jump the Gap competition will be announced on Thursday 3rd November at the recently opened Roca London Gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.
This competition has once again captivated the hearts minds of young designers across the world and has had an all time record entry. The top design talent of tomorrow has been battling it out for the title of bathroom innovator of the year and of course the 5,000 euro prize money.
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According to the editors of Bicycling Magazine, the 2010 Tour de France is sure to be an instant classic. A fitter, Lance Armstrong is in the mix again, leading his own team and looking to reclaim cycling glory. The bitter rivalry between Armstrong and former teammate Alberto Contador continues. New, epic stages have been added to the route. And several dark-horse riders will threaten for the lead. On top of all this, recent doping accusations have added to the drama.
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Toyota today announced its “100 Cars for Good” program, which will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations based on votes from the public.
Beginning March 7, 2011, registered 501c(3) non-profit organizations can apply online through Toyota’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/toyota for a chance to win a Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Highlander Hybrid, Sienna, or Sienna Mobility. A six-year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty will also be provided for each vehicle awarded. Applications submitted by March 21, 2011 will be reduced to 500 finalist organizations that will be in the running to win a vehicle. These final organizations will be selected by an independent panel of judges who are experts in the fields of philanthropy and social responsibility. Finalists can submit videos, create their own online profiles and rally their friends and supporters to encourage voting for their organization.
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After pioneering the concept of antilock brakes (ABS) on motorcycles 23 years ago, BMW Motorrad USA announced today that it will be the first motorcycle manufacturer to offer ABS as standard equipment on its entire range of 2012 model year motorcycles.
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