The pathway to better health for teenage girls starts with the first meal of the day, and when they make a “good-for-me” choice their odds of having a healthier body weight and lower cholesterol improve. These are the latest peer-reviewed findings summarized in Public Health Nutrition. This analysis of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Growth and Health Study (NGHS) data was funded in part by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition. The NGHS followed the diets of 2,379 girls who, at the beginning of the study, were between the ages of nine and 10 from 1987 to 1997; 51 percent, or 1,213, were African American girls and 1,166 were Caucasian girls who lived in Berkley, CA, Cincinnati, OH and Washington, D.C.
Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Ad Council and Project Yellow Light announced the winners of the fifth annual Project Yellow Light scholarship competition. The contest calls on students to develop and produce a short video educating their peers on the dangers of using mobile devices behind the wheel of a vehicle. For the first time, Clear Channel Outdoor Americas has joined longstanding partners Mazda Motorsports, the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and U-Haul to launch the first Project Yellow Light out-of-home media design contest. The winners of both the video and out-of-home design contests will be unveiled this afternoon on a digital billboard in New York’s Times Square that was donated by Clear Channel Outdoor.
Brothers Sam and Wrenn Senser from Louisville, Nebr. scooped the two grand prizes of $5,000 for the video contest, with Sam winning the college category, and Wrenn winning the high school category. The winners of the out-of-home media design contest were college student Bethany Wheeler from Snellville, Ga., and high school student Emily McDonald from Anaheim, Calif., with both receiving $2,000 scholarships. The winning videos can be viewed here.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7854051-ad-council-project-yellow-light-winners/
The Art Institutes schools are dedicated to providing students with hands-on, real-world education, in- and outside of the classroom. With a career-focused curriculum, experienced faculty and a range of community-based projects, students test their ideas against the needs of the real world.
One unique example is Student Studio: Bonnaroo. In partnership with the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, students from several Art Institutes schools are producing projects to make their creative mark on this year’s festival, June 9-12. The assignment was to create 15 student projects across all four areas of study at The Art Institutes: design, media arts, fashion and culinary.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/50588-Art-Institutes-Bonnaroo-Student-Studio/
Contests may come and go, but there’s one that has stood the test of time thanks to some real “sticking” power...the Duck® brand Stuck at Prom® Scholarship Contest. Since its inception in 2001, the challenge, which tasks students to create unique prom attire from Duck Tape®, has attracted more than 6,000 students from across the United States and Canada and has awarded $300,000 in scholarship money to students and schools.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7447231-duck-tape-stuck-at-prom-contest/
According to a new report, How Can We Avoid a Stroke Crisis in the Asia-Pacific Region?, urgent coordinated action is needed to avoid millions of preventable strokes, which leave many patients who have atrial fibrillation (AF) both mentally and physically disabled, or dead, every year.
The report, launched today during the 18th Asian Pacific Congress of Cardiology (APCC) by Action for Stroke Prevention, a group of health experts from across the globe, proposes urgent measures to prevent stroke in Asia-Pacific patients with AF, the most common, sustained abnormal heart rhythm and a major cause of stroke. The report’s recommendations are endorsed by 32 leading Asia-Pacific and other global medical societies and patient organizations, reinforcing and recognizing the need for a call to action.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/strikeoutstroke/48909/
Stride Rite®, the leader in premium children’s footwear, is unveiling their Spring 2013 Collection for boys and girls just in time for Easter.
With on-trend styles from Stride Rite®, Saucony® Kids, Keds® Kids and Sperry Top-Sider® Kids, the latest collection, now available at Stride Rite® locations, capitalizes on the hottest kids fashion trends designed into functional footwear for baby through kids size 7.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60883-stride-rite-fashionable-styles-for-spring-and-easter
Stressless® furniture, long known for its innovation and craftsmanship as well as its minimalist Scandinavian style, is on trend. The smart-home lifestyle of internet-connected devices is driving consumer preference for smart furniture. Stressless wraps ingenious functionality in natural materials, such as full-grain leathers and laminated woods, striking a balance between the desire for comfort and connectivity in the home.
“Stressless sits at the juncture of modern technology and artisan craftsmanship,” said Beverly Kastel, marketing director for Ekornes, Inc. “Our Stressless recliner is a personal oasis in a hectic world. It’s constructed from environmentally friendly raw materials and engineered with cutting-edge technology. The look and feel of our furniture complements the smart-home sensibility, where tech and comfort intersect.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8292451-ekornes-stressless-furniture-smart-home-technology/
To help you celebrate and prepare a stress free Thanksgiving feast, nationally recognized chef and entertaining expert Maureen Petrosky comes to the rescue. She will provide helpful ideas on everything from planning the menu and shopping for deals to presentation, décor and quick clean up tips.
Between cooking, decorating, and the countless seasonal obligations, the holidays can be overwhelming. Expecting to entertain like a pro all on your own is downright crazy! The good news is there are many ways to make sure not only your guests but that you too have a good time at your next party.
On Wednesday, November 15th, professional chef and lifestyle expert, Maureen Petrosky, will share her secrets from how to prepare meals, both big and small, to how- to easily keep track of your guest list. With Maureen’s tips, you’ll be holiday-ready without the headache and have more time to spend enjoying the festivities with family and friends. After all, that IS what the holidays are all about.
http://www.youtube.com/dunlopinsidera... From the people that brought you Loop the Loop, comes more great driving. Three stunt drivers perform extreme reverse driving manoeuvres: J-turns, jumps, slaloms - awesome demonstrations of the manoeuvrability of Dunlops Street Response tyres. Dont try this in your local car park
