A group of moderately priced midsize cars outperformed most of their luxury counterparts in a challenging new frontal crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on 2013 models. Of the 18 midsize family cars evaluated in the small overlap test, two earn the top rating of good, 11 earn acceptable, three earn marginal, and two are poor.
In contrast, just 3 of 11 midsize luxury and near-luxury cars evaluated in the inaugural round of small overlap tests earned good or acceptable ratings. Midsize moderately priced cars are the second group to be tested. The best performers in this group are the Honda Accord 4-door and Suzuki Kizashi. Both earn a good rating.
One creative kid’s unique sandwich recipe could help put them on the road to college. Now through November 8, 2013, the makers of Jif® Peanut Butter invite families to ignite their culinary creativity in the kitchen and create an original sandwich recipe for the 12th Annual Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest™. Parents of children between ages 6 and 12 are able to submit their child’s original recipe for a chance to win a $25,000 college fund and a trip to New York City.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61863-jif-peanut-butter-annual-most-creative-sandwich-contest-scholarship-prize
The Hall Oplum is not only a centre for learning. But also symbolic of the effarts of His Majesty king Bhumlbol Adulyadej and other members of the Royal Family to solve the problems of illicit drug production and durg addiction.ir is a testimony to their work that as of 2003, thailand was no longer considered by the United nations office on Durgs and Crime (UNODC) to be a signlflcant producer of oplum.
Eagle Rare Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey has named Hershel “Woody” Williams of Ona, West Virginia, as the Grand Prize winner of the 2016 Rare Life Award. Eagle Rare will donate $50,000 to Williams’ charity, the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation, and host an awards ceremony in Lexington, Kentucky on February 27, 2016.
The Rare Life Award is an annual recognition program created to honor individuals who exhibit courage, leadership, survival, devotion, character and heroism. Candidates are nominated by friends, family and colleagues. Their stories and photos are posted online at www.eaglerarelife.com.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7761951-2016-rare-life-award/
Weather forecasters are predicting a doozy of a hurricane season with above average activity this year. As many as 18 named storms could impact communities along the coast. Hurricanes Sandy, Irene and Isaac serve as sobering reminders of the importance of families being prepared just in case the unthinkable happens. Preparing now, before the weather turns serious, is a family’s best defense.
So where do you start? Preparation should focus on four key activities, which the whole family can do together.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/61576-allstate-be-aware-and-prepare-natural-disaster-weather-alerts
LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced the availability of the LifeProof nüüd and frē cases for the Samsung Galaxy S III. The latest member of the LifeProof family, and the first case offered for Android smartphones, provides users the same waterproof, drop proof, dirt proof and snow proof protection as every LifeProof case and features a clear back that allows users to show off the phone’s color and design.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58924-lifeproof-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-has-arrived-all-protective-case
More than half (53 percent) of family members serving as primary caregivers for loved ones have lost income due to the demands of providing care. The study, Beyond Dollars: A Way Forward, also found that caregivers whose loved ones did not have long term care insurance face additional stresses including covering the cost of daily living, medical and other support-type needs.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54349-genworth-study-planning-reduces-stress-faced-by-caregivers-long-term-care
No doubt about it, frozen foods are hot! Americans spend more than $49 billion on frozen foods annually. Last year, 26% of all U.S. grocery shoppers shopped the frozen food aisle more frequently, and 43% of millennials bought more frozen items*.
What’s Turning Up the Heat?
Today’s innovative frozen products offer something for everyone:
Brands and product lines are aligned with new health trends, changing dining habits, and dietary requirements – whether you are looking for vegan, gluten-free, non-dairy, ethnic, organic…the frozen food aisle has it all.
You don’t have to sacrifice delicious dishes and trendy flavors just because you’re in a hurry. The freezer aisle offers quality, ready-to-eat full meal, single serve and small plate options – high proteins, low carbs, indulgent flavors, healthy veggies, fruits and more.
If you’re a foodie, you can “up your game” and elevate the food experience with versatile high-end frozen products, savory ingredients and entertaining-quality appetizers and desserts, sure to impress family and guests.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8465651-nfra-march-2019-national-frozen-food-month/
This fall, two members of America’s favorite reality TV family — the Robertsons — have teamed up with Hallmark to help remind people in their own unique ways that the best way to leave a lasting impression on a loved one’s birthday is with a greeting card. Jase and Si Robertson are featured in four online videos produced by Hallmark, in which they use their own unique style of humor to depict what not to do on a loved one’s birthday…in other words, the birthday “fail.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/64494-hallmark-birthdayfail-campaign-jase-and-si-robertson
Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, today released “Map the Meal Gap 2013,” which provides estimates of food insecurity at the county and congressional district level. Food insecurity is the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s measure of the lack of access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62036-feeding-america-map-meal-gap-documents-americans-living-at-risk-of-hunger
Tree Fu Tom, the animated preschool series that’s taken Britain by storm, will make its U.S. debut on Sprout®, the 24-hour preschool channel, on April 22 at 11:00 a.m. EST. The show, which is a co-production between FremantleMedia Kids & Family Entertainment and CBeebies, joins Sprout’s lineup of quality children’s entertainment that includes both acquired and original programming including the network’s newest hit, “The Chica Show.”
The premiere of Tree Fu Tom kicks-off a week-long celebration called “Dig Into Earth Day,” which promotes conservation and the importance of caring for the environment. Sprout marks Earth Week by being a part of NBCUniversal’s Green is Universal environmental initiative, and will be turning its on-air and online logos green for the entire week.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61203-sprout-animated-preschool-series-tree-fu-tom-makes-u-s-debut-earth-day
The holidays offer much to look forward to, like spending time with friends and family sharing in the season of joy and generosity and creating memories to last a lifetime. This year, spend more time making holiday memories with loved ones by incorporating fresh, delicious, time-saving products like Simply Potatoes in your holiday meal planning.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57422-simply-potatoes-simply-fy-holiday-mealtime
