Australians are closely linked to the sea through commerce, defence, exploration, adventure, sport and play. Our oceans and waterways have influenced our development...and who we are.
The museum captures these themes with fascinating artefact\\\\\\\'s, lively exhibitions, fun activities and even the chance to board ships and experience life on the water.
This summer, experience AQUA: A Journey into the World of Water, a multisensory experience for the whole family. created by ONE DROP, an initiative of Guy Lailberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil®. http://www.onedrop.org/en/default.aspx
Only in Australia at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour Sydney from 3 December 2011 - 26 February 2012.
http://www.anmm.gov.au/aqua
This summer, join us on Facebook for the chance to WIN great prizes.
http://www.facebook.com/anmmuseum
AQUA: A Journey into the World of Water is a multisensory experience for the whole family. Discover the story of water and its importance in our lives as you are taken through a journey of water installations and visual effects.
Be immersed in an adventure around the world, in which you are both actor and spectator, surrounded by 360º screen projections. And be inspired by the visual spectacle of AQUA to make a pledge to save water for the planet.
AQUA is a 30-minute timed show with ANMM guides to take you through this unique experience created by ONE DROP, an initiative of Guy Lailberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil®.
http://www.onedrop.org/en/default.aspx
Only in Australia at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour from 3 December 2011 - 26 February 2012.
http://www.anmm.gov.au/aqua
You've never experienced water like this!
Join us on Facebook to WIN great prizes while AQUA is at the museum.
http://www.facebook.com/anmmuseum
Thanks to our principle partner Sydney Catchment Authority.
http://www.sca.nsw.gov.au/
The Australian National Maritime Museum is not just a fascinating maritime attraction, it is overflowing with incredible stories from the volunteer guides who work there, there are over 400 dedicated volunteer guides as well as highly skilled paid teacher guides that will make your maritime experience truly memorable.
Some of the volunteer guides have actually worked on the vessels and others have had extensive maritime careers, nevertheless their tours and stories will have you yearning for more.
Australians are closely linked to the sea, our oceans and waterways have influenced our development and are very much part of who we are.
You\'ve never experienced water like this!
http://www.anmm.gov.au
Join us on Facebook for the chance to WIN great prizes over summer.
http://www.facebook.com/anmmuseum
The fight against youth tobacco use was accelerated today by Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, with the release of the Surgeon General’s Report, Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults. This report details the scope, health consequences and influences that lead to youth tobacco use and proven strategies that prevent its use.
In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Office on Smoking and Health will launch the Surgeon General’s Video Challenge to engage youth and young adults in developing original videos that feature one or more of the report’s findings. More information can be found at www.Challenge.gov.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54916-surgeon-general-releases-new-report-on-teen-smoking-tobacco-prevention
The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Ad Council were joined today by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to launch a new series of Spanish-language public service advertisements (PSAs) encouraging Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies. The PSAs were launched as part of National Preparedness Month and direct viewers to Listo.gov, the Spanish-language extension of Ready.gov. According to a recent Ad Council survey, nearly six in ten Hispanic Americans have not taken steps to prepare for an emergency.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/46031/
Twenty five years ago, ground was broken on a 1,300-acre tract of farmland in Scott County that now is home to Toyota’s largest manufacturing facility outside of Japan – employing nearly 7,000 team members.
In recognition of the milestone, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) will host a celebration tomorrow at Keeneland Race Course that features Fujio Cho, chairman of Toyota Motor Corp. and past president of the TMMK operation, former Gov. Martha Layne Collins, and state and community leadership. In addition, team members will mark the anniversary at a private function at Rupp Arena.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53219-toyota-celebrates-25-years-manufacturer-in-kentucky-nearly-7000-employees
A la Agencia Federal de Administración de Emergencias (FEMA) del Departamento de Seguridad Interna y The Ad Council se unieron hoy el Alcalde de Los Ángeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, para lanzar una nueva serie de publicidades de servicios públicos (PSA), en español, que alientan a los estadounidenses a prepararse para las emergencias. Las PSA se lanzaron como parte del Mes Nacional de Preparación y llevan a los televidentes a Listo.gov, la extensión en español de Ready.gov. Según una reciente encuesta del Ad Council, casi seis de cada diez hispano-estadounidenses no han tomado acciones para prepararse para una emergencia.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/46032/
Even with some extra time, the tax deadline is fast approaching. Thanks to a holiday in the District of Columbia, all taxpayers have until April 17 to get Form 1040 into the IRS.
For people who find taxes a little too taxing, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has a program that can help. It’s called Free File. You can use free software to do your taxes and e-file for free. Get started at IRS.gov/freefile.
Free File is a partnership between the IRS and leading tax software providers who make their brand-name products available for free. The software does the hard work − doing the math and helping you find the tax breaks you’re due.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55243-irs-free-file
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http://www.verified-safe.com/online-romance-scam/ - Online Romance Scam Prevention For U.S. Soldiers proceed with caution when corresponding with persons claiming to be U.S. Soldiers currently serving in Iraq, Afghanistan or elsewhere.
WHERE TO GO FOR HELP:Report the theft to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) (FBI-NW3C Partnership). Online: http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx
For more information on computer safety & scam prevention visit http://www.Verified-Safe.com and remember you and verified safe can prevent identity theft & scams from happening to you.
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Animation to explain the benefits of Motorcycle Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/SaferRiders/Motorcyclists/Transcripts/
