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celebrating 10 years
Bookmarked 447 weeks ago more than 17000 women volunteers will come together starting saturday in their local communities to help build or improve affordable homes alongside future homeowners as part of habitat for humanity and lowes 10th annual national women build week with the help of lowes heroes volunteers they will build or improve 600 habitat homes in nearly 50 states in just one weeklowes helped launch national women build week in 2008 to empower women with construction skills and give them a platform to tackle affordable homeownership in their communitiesto view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish8092151-habitat-for-humanity-lowes-national-women-build-week |
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celebrating american innovation
Bookmarked 407 weeks ago in anticipation of thomas edisons birthday and national inventors039 day on feb 11 the national inventors hall of fame in partnership with the united states patent and trademark office uspto announces it will induct 15 innovation pioneers for their world-changing inventions on may 2-3 during the greatest celebration of american innovationthis years class of inductees includes innovators such as ching wan tang and steven van slyke oled display technology stan honey footballs yellow first-and-ten line mary engle pennington food preservation and storage and paul terasaki tissue typing for organ transplants just to name a few to view the full list of 2018 inductees visit http:bitly2kaxcrx to view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish8244151-national-inventors-hall-of-fame-15-innovators-2018-class |
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national wwii museum opens road to tokyo
Bookmarked 520 weeks ago the national wwii museum today opened its newest permanent exhibit: richard c adkerson amp freeport-mcmoran foundation road to tokyo: pacific theater galleries retracing the grueling trail that led from pearl harbor to tokyo bay road to tokyo explores the evolving strategy for fighting relentless japanese forces in asia and the pacific examining cultural differences logistical challenges and the staggering range of extreme conditions that confronted american military forces in asia and the pacificalong with road to tokyo the museum also opened a new exhibit on the us merchant marine ltjg ralph e crump merchant marine gallery is a stand-alone gallery that honors the mariners who risked their lives transporting weapons men and matriel to distant warfronts features include a video artifacts a model of a liberty ship and an engaging array of personal narratives the gallery is situated in the solomon victory theater complex at the end of the american spirit bridge a new glass-and-metal bridge that connects the museums louisiana memorial pavilion with the rest of the six-acre campus for the first timeto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7710051-national-wwii-museum-road-to-tokyo |
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moments of life by hospice
Bookmarked 583 weeks ago many people equate a conversation about hospice as being told they must give up however more than 1 million people across the nation have learned just the opposite theyve been touched by the national hospice and palliative care organizations moments of life: made possible by hospice campaign since its launch on may 15 2014 the campaigns intent is to debunk this myth and show that hospice focuses on compassionate person-centered care which enables special moments and memories at the end of life for patients and loved onesto view the multimedia news release go to: http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7154752-national-hospice-and-palliative-care-organization-nhpco-moments-of-life-psa |
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mcgruff makes no bones about fraud
Bookmarked 580 weeks ago mcgruff the crime dog is about to take a bite out of crime specifically financial and investment fraud researchers estimate that consumer financial fraud cost americans over 50 billion a year in addition a survey by the finra investor education foundation of us adults age 40 and older found that more than 80 percent of respondents have been solicited to participate in a potentially fraudulent scheme and over 40 percent of those surveyed could not identify classic red flags of fraud to view the multimedia news release go http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7195831-ncpc-finra-prevent-investment-fraud |
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natl wwii museum opens new exhibit
Bookmarked 572 weeks ago just 70 years ago the fate of the world hung by a thread america was fighting a two-front war against nazi germany and imperial japan titanic battles on a scale never seen before or since blazed across two vast oceans and three huge continents our fear was great our anxiety real our victory was far from certain if we won we would preserve our freedomnow the story of that struggle unfolds inside the new campaigns of courage: european and pacific theaters pavilion opening december 13 2014 at the national wwii museum in new orleans assembled for the first time in one space is the epic story of americas citizen soldiers on the battlefields visitors will discover how the war that changed the world was fought and won through the words and deeds of the participants themselves those called the greatest generation to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7399151-national-wwii-museum-newest-exhibit-campaigns-of-courage-european-and-pacific-theaters |
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nicb - stolen and cloned suv found
Bookmarked 566 weeks ago the national insurance crime bureau nicb is warning consumers to be careful when buying a used vehicle especially one thats priced too good to be true the accompanying video describes one such incident an innocent woman in lancaster wisc bought a used gmc denali for 30000 and for the last two years she has been enjoying its use meanwhile carfax notified nicb that the denali might be a clone since carfax had information that an identical denali was currently registered in peabody mass to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish70506515-nicb-stolen-vehicle-clones |
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national inventors hall of fame announces inductees of 2015
Bookmarked 565 weeks ago the national inventors hall of fame nihf in partnership with the united states patent and trademark office uspto announced today the 2015 hall of fame inductees all of whom have changed the world through human social andor economic progress among this years class of inductees is nobel prize winner shuji nakamura responsible for the blue light-emitting diode led which enabled the white led and the blue laser diode jaap haartsen the inventor of bluetooth technology now used in 27 billion devices and growing george alcorn who furthered deep space exploration with his x-ray spectrometer kristina m johnson and gary sharp pioneers in display technology related to rear projection television and 3d applications and duo ioannis yannas and john burke who have saved the lives of many burn victims with their invention of artificial skin to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7430151-nihf-inductees-2015 |
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dying can include a lot of living
Bookmarked 549 weeks ago the vast majority of americans say what they want at the end of life is to die in their own homes as comfortable and pain-free as possible the hospice philosophy is about making sure that a patient039s death experience reflects their wishes by supporting one039s life to the fullest dignity regardless how much time remains in fact in many cases patients039 quality of life can actually improve when they are admitted to hospice at the appropriate time to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7429131-moments-of-life-by-hospice |
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tirewheel thefts surge in detroit
Bookmarked 545 weeks ago while car thefts are declining across the country the thefts of some parts and accessories are proving to be a lucrative business for professional thievesin the detroit area its become a huge problem thats costing consumers insurance companies car dealers and car rental companieswe hear all this good news about auto theft being down in michigan but unfortunately whats replaced that is component theft said terri miller executive director of help eliminate auto thefts heat because its harder to steal an entire vehicle these days theyre stealing the parts the tires and rims are not marked and they are very very marketableto view the multimedia news release go http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7523153-nicb-detroit-wheel-tire-theft |
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moments made possible by hospice
Bookmarked 545 weeks ago while the loss of a loved one is difficult for everyone a child039s limited ability to understand death can make grieving more difficult than it is for an adult according to a recent national poll 75 percent of children and teenagers under the age of 18 who have recently experienced a loss feel sad anger alone overwhelmed and worried without really understanding why childrengrieveorgto better assist children through this difficult process hospices offer grief and bereavement services specifically tailored for them these services can help children realize grief is normal resources include individual or family counseling and referral information if another form of attention is needed even if the child039s loved one was not in hospice care he or she can take advantage of these servicesto view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7429131-moments-of-life-by-hospice |
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air national guard mobile experience
Bookmarked 543 weeks ago the air national guard ang is proud to announce the return of the air national guard mobile experience the hands-on interactive tour returns to the road for a fifth year to immerse participants in an experience that simulates the real-life roles of air guard men and women and highlights the angs dual role supporting both federal and state missionswhile participating in the tour attendees learn how they can serve their country and maintain a fulfilling civilian life by serving one weekend a month and two weeks a year near their home the air national guard mobile experience includes five separate touring vehicles each designed to educate the public about the ang the touring vehicles are traveling nationwide through november visiting fairs festivals air shows fitness and music eventsto view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7555451-air-national-guard-mobile-experience-returns |
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if only cars could talk
Bookmarked 535 weeks ago the national insurance crime bureau nicb is warning drivers to take their keys and lock their vehicles or risk becoming a statistic some 45000 drivers last year admitted that they had left their keys in the car when it was stolen this may sound like a broken record said nicb president and ceo joe wehrle but the simple fact is too many people make it easy for car thieves we repeatedly warn motorists to lock it up and take the keys but our research shows that in too many cases thats not happening todays vehicles have excellent anti-theft systems but they dont work if you dont use themthe new psa if only cars could talk uses animated cars to drive home the point that a thoughtless driver may regret the decision to leave the car unlocked with the keys inside because they are only making a quick stopto view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7523154-nicb-psa-warns-of-car-and-cargo-theft |
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aacr survey amp cancerprogress15
Bookmarked 533 weeks ago nearly three in four american voters 74 percent favor increasing federal funding for cancer research according to the results of a new national survey conducted on behalf of the american association for cancer research aacr the survey results were released today in conjunction with the aacrs fifth annual cancer progress report the report highlights how federally funded research can power progress against cancer and urges congress and the administration to implement a strategy for providing annual budget increases of at least 7 percent for the national institutes of health nih national cancer institute nci and us food and drug administration fda in fiscal year 2016 and thereafterthe national survey which was conducted by hart research associates and public opinion strategies shows that five out of every six voters recognize what the aacr cancer progress report 2015 details: that progress is being made against cancerto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7613551-aacr-cancer-research-survey |
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strivectin power to change
Bookmarked 709 weeks ago coinciding with the release of there new national survey strivectin is introducing the power to change campaign to help and inspire women to bring powerful and positive change to their skin and to their lives people are encouraged to share the powerful change they want to make for themselves and for others by entering the power to change contest at strivectinpowertochangecom strivectin will help one lucky winner achieve that powerful change with a 30000 grand prize and 14 runner up prizes of 500 worth of strivectin productsto view multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucommnr55980-strivectin-anti-aging-skin-care-company-national-survey |