four pickups earn top rating in iihs small overlap test
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four out of eight small pickup trucks evaluated by the insurance institute for highway safety earn good ratings for occupant protection in all five iihs crashworthiness evaluations but the lack of an automatic emergency braking system and poor-rated headlights means these pickups fall short of qualifying for either of the institutes safety awards iihs engineers evaluated two body styles of each pickup crew cab and extended cab crew cabs have four full doors and two full rows of seating extended cabs have two full front doors two smaller rear doors and compact second-row seats the institute tests the two most popular versions of pickups because their performance can vary by body style the ratings in this round of evaluations apply to 2017 models

first alerts super prepared family
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not all heroes wear capes and when it comes to fire and carbon monoxide safety anyone can be a superhero in honor of fire prevention month this october first alert the most trusted brand in home safetyis encouraging everyone to be super prepared when it comes to whole home safety first alert has been helping protect homes and families since 1958three of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes without smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms said tarsila wey director of marketing for first alert a leader in residential fire and carbon monoxide co detection devices many of these tragedies could be prevented with proper placement and maintenance of working smoke alarms as well as prior emergency and escape planning through a highly educational and fun campaign with our super prepared family we aim to help people understand the importance of practicing fire safety and involving their whole families when discussing the topicto view the multimedia release go to:h

banned stimulants in dietary supplements
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researchers at global public health organization nsf international harvard medical school the united states department of defense and the national institute for public health and the environment in the netherlands rivm recently identified four unapproved dmaa-like stimulants in six over-the-counter weight-loss and pre-workout products currently available online the research was published in the peer-reviewed journal clinical toxicologythe potentially harmful compounds including banned stimulants 13-dmaa and 13-dmba as well as octodrine and a newly identified dmaa analog were not listed as ingredients in the products and may have been disguised as 2-aminoisoheptane or extract of aconitum kusnezoffii these stimulants may cause adverse cardiac events hemorrhagic strokes or sudden death especially if taken prior to strenuous exercise or combined with caffeine extreme heat and dehydration may also increase the health risksto view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivuco

the band-aid brand story
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today johnson amp johnson the worlds largest healthcare company launches johnson amp johnson our story at the powerhouse and johnson amp johnson our story to take visitors on a journey through time and around the world as they explore the stories behind more than 130 years of innovations that have changed the course of human healthjohnson amp johnson our story at the powerhouse is housed within the 1907-built powerhousethe oldest building on the companys global headquarters campus in new brunswick new jersey and an artifact in its own rightto view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish8077331-jnj-our-story

too many emojis: buzzed driving psa
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as americans gather at bars and in living rooms to watch the hugely popular college basketball tournament often with a drink in hand the ad council is launching a new series of public service advertisements psas for their ongoing buzzed driving is drunk driving campaign impaired driving remains a persistent problem in the us with over 10000 people killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2016 according to the department of transportation thats approximately one person every fifty minutesthe new psas which were produced pro bono by media agency omd encourage young men to examine their own behavior by amplifying social warning signs many already know and associate with impairment whether texting too many emojis or taking one too many selfies these subtle warning signs are recognizable to the target audience and serve as cues not to drive hometo view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish8288151-ad-council-buzzed-driving-warning-signs

volvo hololens
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volvo cars the premium car maker will work together with microsoft the leading platform and productivity company to jointly develop next generation automotive technologiesthe two companies today revealed how microsoft hololens the worlds first fully untethered holographic computer might be used in future to redefine how customers first encounter and explore a car as well as how cars might be bought and sold in futureareas of future collaboration between the two companies could include autonomous driving technologies and the utilisation of data generated from connected cars to create new servicestodays hololens demonstration was conducted at microsofts global headquarters in redmond usa and showed how mixed reality might be used by customers to configure cars in three dimensions with hololens a powerful wearable computer holograms are mixed into the physical worldto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7668751-volvo-the-virtual-showroom

food safety during power outages
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the winter of 2015-2016 is in its early stages and yet many parts of the country are already experiencing extreme weather conditions and power outages in fact a power outage can happen at any time and it can affect the safety of your food the us food and drug administration reminds you that the best way to ensure that food stays safe is to have a plan in place and to know what food safety precautions to take if a power outage does occurto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7674751-fda-power-outage-food-safety

volvo s90 design film
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the s90 marks a giant step forward for volvo cars the swedish car maker is better known for its suvs and estates but with the launch of the s90 volvo is clearly intent on shaking up the premium sedan segment with its distinctive executive class sedanequipped with a host of new technologies ranging from cutting edge safety to cloud-based apps and services the s90 is further proof of the swedish brands continuing transformationwith the launch of the xc90 we made a clear statement of intent we are now clearly and firmly in the game with 11 usd billion of investment over the past five years we have not only reimagined what volvo cars can be we are now delivering on our promise of a resurgent and relevant volvo cars brand said hkan samuelsson president amp ceo volvo car groupto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersuk7702651-volvo-stakes-its-claim-with-the-s90

student videos target texting
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today the us department of transportations 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 yorks times square that was donated by clear channel outdoorbrothers sam and wrenn senser from louisville nebr scooped the two grand prizes of 5000 for the video contest with sam winning the college category and wrenn winning the high school category the w

is your pet drinking enough water
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for many pet parents the hot and humid summer weather brings pet hydration top of mind but do many know the benefits of proper hydration all year round petsafe brand is sponsoring pet hydration month this july to educate pet parents about the importance of proper hydrationour pets need one ounce of water per pound of body weight each day said willie wallace ceo of radio systems corporation makers of the petsafe brand proper hydration plays a big role in a pets health and can save pet parents a trip to their vets officesimilar to humans the bodies of our pets consist of mostly water making proper daily water intake extremely importantto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7827754-petsafe-july-pet-hydration-month

elevate your soy wisdom
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soy consumption is up 14 percent since 201126 yet confusion lingers over soys role in everything from human health to food production to clear up misperceptions the united soybean board usb busts five common soy myths with science-backed facts on soyconnectioncomsoy-wisdom1 eating soy does not increase breast cancer risk clinical studies show soy isoflavone exposure does not adversely affect breast tissue as assessed by markers of breast cancer risk such as breast cell proliferation17 the american institute for cancer research and the american cancer society say that women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer can safely consume soyfoods in fact the world cancer research fund international has identified a link between soy consumption and an improved survival of breast cancer patients8-9not only does evidence indicate soyfoods may benefit women with breast cancer but consuming soy when young helps prevent the onset of this disease later in life27-30 stated mark messina

should 800000 people be exempt from health and safety law
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the government039s draft deregulation bill first appeared in june last year clause 1 of that draft bill includes proposals to exempt certain self-employed people from health and safety law this has caused some controversy among health and safety professionals who believe that the exemption could lead to confusion increasing the risk of injury illness and death as a resultto view the multimedia news release go to: http:wwwmultivucommnr71400542-shp-iosh-deregulation-bill

do it for us
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launching today the safe firearms storage campaign encourages firearms owners to make safe firearms storage a priority according to a study by the rand corporation using statistics from the united states centers for disease control and prevention approximately 14 million homes have firearms stored in a way that makes them accessible to the wrong hands children atrisk youth potential thieves and those who intend to harm themselves or others to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucommnr7111651-national-crime-prevention-council-family-firearms-safety-campaign

peak hurricane flood prep tips
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this year marks the 10th anniversary of the big four of 2004 when for the first time in recorded history four hurricanes struck the florida coast in one year charley frances ivan and jeanne caused an estimated 45 billion in damage the costliest us atlantic hurricane season on record at that timeflooding is the nations costliest and deadliest natural disaster affecting every state in the united states according to the national hurricane center nhc storm surge poses the greatest threat to life and property along us coastsdr rick knabb director of the nhc stated hurricanes and flooding can pose serious risks to your family and property by making a plan and taking preventive actions you can get ahead of the storm and protect what matters to youto view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7249151-national-hurricane-center-flash-flood-preparedness-2014-hurricane-season

know it alls
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as child passenger safety week wraps up the us department of transportation039s national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa is launching a new car seat finder tool adding the ability to look up car seat recalls on its mobile app and reminding parents and caregivers to register their child039s car seat through its new campaign don039t delay register your car seat today every 34 seconds a child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash and more than a third of children killed in crashes were not in car seats or wearing seat belts nhtsa039s new car seat finder tool is aimed at helping parents select the right car seat or booster seat for their child while the campaign reminds everyone of the importance of registering car seats to receive important safety recall notifications to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7310151-ad-council-nhtsa-child-passenger-safety-2014