A BLACK+DECKER survey finds that more than half of homeowners (52 percent) in the United States currently have unfinished home improvement projects, while the vast majority of them (78.7 percent) have two or more incomplete projects. The survey finds that time is the biggest factor in leaving a project incomplete.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7369351-black-and-decker-survey-finds-more-than-half-of-homeowners-have-unfinished-home-improvement-projects/
Next spring, 3.3 million students will graduate from high schools in the United States. But according to new research data, many of these students don’t have the resources and information they need to make the jump from high school to college.
Today, the Ad Council, Viacom and Get Schooled launched a new series of public service announcements (PSAs) to encourage students to seek out the information they need to apply to and succeed at college. The new PSAs urge teens nationwide to visit GetSchooled.com to access the free college preparation tools, information and activities to help guide them through the application and financial aid process.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7648051-ad-council-college-access/
Planning a well-crafted, creative and inspiring meeting has become an art form with limitless possibilities. Marriott International hosts thousands of meetings every year and has drawn on the company’s brand differentiation, expertise and talent to launch an industry first, Meetings Imagined, a new set of tools to help any planner design and manage the perfect meeting experience. No matter the budget, size, or location of the meeting, planners have more choices and concepts to draw upon than ever before.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7107853-marriott-meetingsimagined-com/
PORTER CABLE® announces the launch of its 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Brushless Drill/Driver (PCCK607LB) and 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Brushless Impact Driver (PCCK647LB), which are both part of the new Brushless EDGE™ family of tools. The 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Brushless Drill/Driver and 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Brushless Impact Driver are extensions to the 20V MAX* Get Linked System® tools, a range of professional cordless core tools at a great price. These two tools operate on any PORTER CABLE 20V MAX* Lithium Ion battery. Integrating brushless motor technology for the first time in its system of tools, these two new PORTER CABLE brushless products offer up to 50% more runtime** to minimize downtime on the jobsite.
The 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Brushless Drill/Driver (PCCK607LB) boasts more runtime as well as 20% more power and improved bit retention compared to the prior model (PCC601). Its efficient brushless motor, high-speed transmission, and 1.5Ah battery deliver up to 370 Max Watts Out (MWO) to maximize drilling and fastening speeds. A two-speed gear transmission delivers 0-450 Rotations Per Minute (RPM) in low speed for high-torque applications and 0-1,800 RPM in high speed for maximum fastening speed. Since compact size is an important feature for professionals, the 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Brushless Drill/Driver is just 7.4 inches in length and weighs only 3.3 pounds with its battery.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7517856-porter-cable-announces-brushless-edge/
Debt is a buzzword for politicians, a burden for students, a necessity for most homeowners and a reality for 70 percent of Americans.
But despite this fact, 30 percent of those in debt have no plan to pay it off, according to a recent survey conducted by Fifth Third Bank (NASDAQ: FITB).
Fifth Third commissioned the national survey to examine the financial beliefs and behaviors of American adults. The results provided a snapshot of our nation’s financial literacy, with 82 percent of respondents citing financial independence as a goal in their lives. The survey also revealed how the three largest generations in America differ in their understanding and management of savings, budgeting, retirement planning and credit.
“At Fifth Third, we were curious to discover how knowledgeable Americans are about their personal finances,” said Jada Grandy, senior vice president and Community Reinvestment Act strategies director, Fifth Third Bank. “The results of this survey give insight into financial literacy in America, as well as the needs of customers at different key stages of their lives. This knowledge arms Fifth Third with the tools to support our customers at every step on their journey to financial independence.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7723851-fifth-third-bank-life/
At NV Energy, it’s all about the customer. Whether it’s delivering reliable service or providing innovative tools for managing energy use, NV Energy is committed to improving the customer experience.
We are making industry leading changes to how we interact and communicate with our customers. Our customers now benefit from a variety of options that help them manage their energy use and lower those household and business expenses. Imagine knowing what your energy bill is for every day of the month. Through our MyAccount portal on nvenergy.com, customers can access information like this to help them manage their energy use and make changes, if needed, to help conserve and lower their energy bill. This information includes whole-home energy usage data, weekly energy alerts and a bill-to-date.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7083431-nv-energy-reliability-gallery/
Successful winter travel is all about successful navigation of winter weather and the holiday crowds. Preparedness and safety are key. Whether it’s a two-hour drive or a two-hour flight, traveling can be one of the most stressful parts of the holiday season. And while there are some things you can’t control, there are ways to make the most of your holiday travels this year.
On Thursday, November 9th, travel pro, Amy Goodman, will be available to discuss how she beats the winter travel blues. She will provide tips on the latest tricks, tools and trends to arm yourself against the mania and keep the holiday cheer alive.
TASER International (Nasdaq: TASR), the global leader in connected law enforcement technologies, announced today that it is launching a new program to equip every police officer in America with a body camera and changing its name to Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN). It will also provide supporting hardware, software, data storage, training, and support to police departments free of cost for one year.
“We are going 'all-in' to empower police officers to more safely and effectively do their jobs and drive important social change by making body cameras available to every officer in America,” said Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon. “We believe these cameras are more than just tools to protect communities and the officers who serve them. They also hold the potential to change police work as we know it, by seamlessly collecting an impartial record and reducing the need for endless paperwork. That's why we're giving this opportunity to every single police officer in America.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8012851-taser-rebrand-axon-free-body-cameras/
Toolbox talks are excellent for making safety concerns at the forefront of your mind as you begin each day.
BIS Safety Software's Online Toolbox Talk Software is an efficient way to provide and update your staff with daily safety information, as it makes it very simple to create and track all safety talks, schedule safety meetings, record/track attendance, and much more.
In this video, we'll discover its various features, uses, and you can create custom toolbox talks that fit your worksite perfectly.
Visit: https://www.trainanddevelop.ca/toolbox-talks/
Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and eCornell have launched new on-demand training in service excellence targeting front-line employees. The training consists of eight online lessons, all of which are available 24/7, and is complemented by a Workshop Guide to promote onsite, face-to-face discussion and application of the online lesson concepts. The training explores the foundations of service delivery and empowers employees through practical tools that can be applied to any situation involving internal or external customers.
Service Excellence On-Demand Training provides groups and organizations with a straightforward framework to increase effectiveness for all customer interactions. It provides employees with the skills needed to connect service excellence concepts to the execution of their daily duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Individuals who successfully complete all eight lessons will receive a recognition of their achievement from Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7975651-cornell-university-service-excellence-training/
Today, Cars.com launched its new brand advertising campaign, For Every Turn. With the recent introduction of tools that cater to car sellers and service seekers on the site in addition to its long-standing shopping platform, Cars.com’s new campaign focuses on how the site is a one-stop-shop, helping consumers at every turn of car ownership.
“Cars.com has long been the go-to site for car shoppers,” said Jenny Chan, senior director of consumer marketing. “With our new campaign, we’re going a step further to tell the full story of how Cars.com is there for consumers during every milestone in the car ownership lifecycle. From the excitement of buying a car, through the repairs, the adventures, all the way to the moment you’re ready to trade it in for a new one.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7722651-cars-com-for-every-turn-campaign/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhwKN63KlIg
Backhoes are much smaller than excavators and are a standard tractor that supports an arm consisting of two segments, the dipper and the boom. The boom further supports the dipper, which holds the bucket. They have acquired the name backhoe by pulling dirt back towards itself.
Unlike the excavator, the backhoe only has a rotation of 200 degrees radius to the right and left. Backhoes are very flexible pieces of equipment that use different attachments to perform various jobs, drilling deep holes, digging trenches of various sizes and carrying heavy tools. By utilizing different attachments such as a tilt rotator, auger, breaker and grapple the backhoe is able to dig deep or shallow. The backhoe is commonly used on farming and industrial sites averaging around 17,000 lbs. Backhoes are ideal for light to medium-duty work.
