Off The Grid tells compelling human stories from across the globe, framing them within a bigger picture. It’s about individuals whose lives have been affected by unforeseen events, but who decide to take their destinies into their own hands.
A new episode of Off the Grid – Silent Death on a Syrian Journey – exposes a booming illegal trade in the Middle East: organ trafficking. Producer/Director Mouhssine Ennaimi visits Lebanon where hundreds of thousands of desperately poor Syrians have taken refuge. With little money for food and shelter, Abu Ahmed and Abdallah have sold their kidneys to organ traffickers. One of them was given only a fraction of the sum promised and faces now health complications. The other one is recovering in a filthy room in a dirty slum hoping to be smuggled to Europe by the organ trafficker.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8219151-trt-world-off-the-grid-organ-trafficking/
The nation’s rate of preterm birth—the largest contributor to infant death in the United States -- increased again in 2016, after nearly a decade of decline, earning the nation a “C” grade on the latest March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card.
The rate of preterm birth rose in states across the country for a second year in a row. More than 380,000 babies are born preterm in the U.S. each year, facing a greater likelihood of death before their first birthday, lifelong disabilities or chronic health conditions. An additional 8,000 babies were born prematurely in 2016 due to the increase in the preterm birth rate between 2015 and 2016, the March of Dimes says.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8189251-march-of-dimes-premature-birth-report-card-2017/
Sometimes, a reliable set of wheels is all that stands between a veteran and their dreams. This month, more than 100 veterans and their families will be getting keys to newly-refurbished vehicles as part of Progressive’s fifth annual Keys to Progress® event. This year, Progressive will donate its 500th vehicle. The vehicle giveaways will occur on November 9 at 68 locations across the country, including Progressive Service Centers, one-stop facilities where Progressive handles claims and coordinates repairs for customers.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8204351-progressive-keys-to-progress/
For the hundreds of thousands who will be looking to get healthy in 2018, they need look no further than Commitment Day, a national 5K event that happens across the U.S. on January 1. Registration for this sixth annual fun run and walk is now open at www.CommitmentDay.com. Life Time®, the nation’s only Healthy Way of Life brand, started Commitment Day in 2012 as a national movement to inspire and encourage positive change in the New Year. Since then, hundreds of thousands have participated in making a commitment to better their health, communities and selves.
The Commitment Day Movement will continue throughout the month of January at Life Time destinations nationwide with a variety of fun, healthy and educational activities to keep people of ages motivated, engaged and driven for positive change.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8200651-commitment-day-5k-life-time-healthy-way/
Axon (Nasdaq: AAXN), the global leader in connected law enforcement technology, today announced the results of a study that sheds new light on the growing difficulties law enforcement agencies face in their recruitment efforts. In response to the study, conducted in conjunction with Wakefield Research, Axon is launching the “I'm In” Recruiting Campaign to help raise awareness and provide agencies with new tools to recruit the next generation of police. To learn more please visit www.connectandserve.in.
The Wakefield Research study surveyed 200 law enforcement officers across the U.S. who revealed they've experienced a sharp downturn of new applications to their agencies. More than half (54 percent) of the respondents said the number of job applications to their department has decreased in the last five years. Meanwhile, 83 percent of officers think that it will be even more difficult to recruit new candidates in the next five years.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8012852-axon-im-in-recruiting-support-campaign/
In just five hours overnight on October 18, Times Square was transformed from a concrete jungle into a woodland paradise by LightStream, the national online lending division of SunTrust Bank. Nearly 200 live trees, shrubs and plants -- oak, maple, and purple plum trees, as well as rhododendron, mountain laurels and more – provided a magical setting for thousands of visitors to enjoy and have their photo taken and shared on a Times Square billboard. The Forest of Dreams event kicked off LightStream’s effort to plant 10,000 trees in October, one for each person who participated in Times Square or who signs up at LightStreamForests.com before November 1.
The Forest of Dreams will benefit wilderness areas and green spaces across the U.S., including areas decimated by wildfires and hurricanes in Houston, Miami and California.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7740051-lightstream-forest-of-dreams/
The 2017 Christmas Book and legendary Fantasy Gifts were unveiled today by luxury omni-channel retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas. The 91st edition of this renowned book continues Neiman Marcus’ unmatched tradition of offering a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts sure to make even the wildest of dreams come true.
The arrival of the Christmas Book marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. This year’s edition carries on the Neiman Marcus tradition of presenting a refined selection of items across a broad range of categories for everyone on your holiday shopping list. With a new collection of Fantasy Gifts certain to satisfy even the most indulgent appetites, the Christmas Book features exceptional and distinctive gifts and experiences, including an aerial photo session with Gray Malin, a pampering experience in Paris with Sisley, and a bespoke handbag collection and Parisian experience with Olympia Le-Tan. This year’s “Yours & Mine” Fantasy Gift is a pair of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited-Edition Dawns in two color options.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8154751-neiman-marcus-2017-christmas-book-fantasy-gifts/
Today, Absolut Vodka® celebrates its latest global campaign – Create a Better Tomorrow, Tonight – with the launch of The Open Mic Project. This collaborative initiative, designed in partnership with singer songwriter and actress Rita Ora, provides a platform for amplifying, and uniting, voices across the nation to refresh the talk. As a brand known for collaborating with creative forces big and small – from artists to musicians to mixologists – The Open Mic Project aligns to Absolut’s larger mission of using creativity as a force for positive change and inspiring action.
For nearly 40 years, Absolut has used nightlife, quality cocktails and creative collaborations to break down traditional barriers and forge unique connections. Now, with The Open Mic Project, Absolut is fusing these platforms together to spark a much-needed change in today’s conversation, by giving all people – regardless of background, belief or border – a voice.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8197551-absolut-vodka-launches-the-open-mic-project/
As National Manufacturing Month begins, Whirlpool Corporation is celebrating its history and embracing progress in the manufacturing industry. Whirlpool Corporation is proud to be a Gold Supporter of Manufacturing Day 2017 and will be marking the day with a series of events in the local communities of its manufacturing plants across the country.
Whirlpool Corporation will invite select groups of high school and college students as well as community leaders to take part in a variety of activities at its U.S. plants. Programming will include: tours of the facilities, video presentations, and question-and-answer sessions. Whirlpool Corporation will also visit area schools, and employees will be involved with collaborative manufacturing-related class projects designed to educate students on the industry. Events are planned in the following cities: Amana, IA; Fall River, MA; Clyde, OH; Greenville, OH; Marion, OH; Ottawa, OH; Findlay, OH; Tulsa, OK; Cleveland, TN.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8182251-whirlpool-national-manufacturing-day-2017/
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today the winners of the 2017 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards, recognizing the lifesaving efforts of individuals and organizations from across the country who are working to prepare for emergencies. Each year, FEMA honors individuals and organizations who excel at inspiring the public to be ready if a tornado, hurricane, wildfire, or other disaster were to strike their community.
“We are a stronger, more resilient nation when we work together—in communities large and small—to prepare for and respond to disasters,” said FEMA Acting Deputy Administrator Daniel Kaniewski. “FEMA is proud to recognize the great efforts of individuals and organizations who are helping to create a national culture of preparedness.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8025654-fema-2017-icp-award-winners/
In another first for the travel industry, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced it is launching OceanView – the world’s first over the top (OTT) digital streaming channel from a travel provider for completely free access on land and at sea to compelling, immersive and experiential travel content for viewers across the globe.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8180951-carnival-corporation-streaming-channel-oceanview/
As entrepreneurs struggle to find desirable investments that also allow them to have an impact on the future of our country, Primrose Schools invites them to explore the benefits of opening a high-quality Primrose preschool in their communities. As the nation’s leading early education franchise company, Primrose currently has more than 350 locations in 29 states and is growing across the country.
Financial forecasters and economic developers alike point to early education as a stable investment that yields strong returns. A recent report by Child Care Aware shows that the high-quality early education industry generates a return of more than $8 for every $1 spent, meaning the returns of providing early education for children positively impact the economic development of communities and future workforce development. Last year, IBIS World reported that the industry reached a record high of $47.8 billion and is expected to continue to grow at an even faster pace than the overall child services market.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8014454-primrose-schools-open-your-own-school/
