johnson controls - battery checker 2 de
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when temperatures start to fall and days become shorter it is time to take your car to the workshop to prepare it for the winter changing to winter tires and testing lights are a matter of course for drivers however the car battery is often neglected although it is under even more stress during the cold season for example continuous use of the windshield heater or the air conditioning system takes a large amount of power and makes heavy demands on the battery especially in winter the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to have the battery checked regularly by the workshop the latest adac statistics show that 39 of all breakdowns are due to the batteryto view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersuk8226551-johnson-controls-winter-battery-tests

introducing vigilant solutions parking solutions
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vigilant solutions a global image recognition and analytics company serving sovereign nations municipalities and law enforcement agencies announced today a new parking solution that leverages its license plate recognition technology and extensive vehicle location data to assist parking agencies and municipal parking units in enforcing policies collecting outstanding fines and locating repeat violatorsvigilants license plate recognition cameras and software have been trusted by law enforcement agencies throughout the us and across the globe for more than a decade to identify and locate suspect vehicles and solve crimes faster the company is now using this technology to develop a license plate-enabled parking lep enforcement solution that coupled with its expansive commercial data network empowers parking enforcement to work more efficiently with local law enforcement to quickly address violations involving on-street spaces and off-street lotsto view the multimedia release go to:https:w

onelink by first alert alarm
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smart meets simple in the latest innovation from onelink by first alert pairing first alerts legacy of safety and innovation with apples revolutionary homekit technology the new homekit-enabled onelink by first alert wi-fi smoke carbon monoxide alarm debuting this month sets the stage for a new era of safe secure easy-to-use and simple connected homes the product is offered in both hardwire with 10-year sealed battery back-up and 10-year sealed battery versions to accommodate different consumer needs and building requirementsthe intuitive easy to install two-in-one alarm protects against threats of smoke and carbon monoxide co and conveniently notifies users on their ios devices iphone ipad and ipod touch or apple watch the alarm also can be easily tested or silenced using the onelink home app siri voice commands allow users to check the status of their detector and ask if an alarm was triggered since the onelink alarm is homekit-enabled privacy is built in and data is always encrypted allowing users to feel secure while benefiting from the convenience and safety of a connected hometo view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7694451-first-alert-onelink-wifi-smoke-alarm

enjoy the road this winter with helpful tips
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a rite of passage for many families is packing up the car and heading to a relatives house to celebrate the holidays whether youre flying part of the way or driving the entire distance keeping the kids quiet and entertained is paramount to a stress-free trip just as important as going over your safety check list is packing your childrens favorite snacks as well as activity bag chock full of mini board games coloring books and puzzles wearing comfy clothes and bringing cozy blankets can also make a long and sometimes cold trip much more comfortable travel expert and self-defined ber-busy working mom amy e goodman is a pro when it comes to traveling with her family she is available for live interviews to share with your viewers how to put together a stress-free relaxing winter getaway whether to the relatives or a much needed winter escape

kbbcoms best family cars for 2016
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the vehicles deemed the 16 best family cars of 2016 were announced today by kelley blue book wwwkbbcom the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry after extensive testing and evaluation with a keen focus on safety comfort convenience spaciousness for both passengers and cargo and fit of various rear-facing and forward-facing child safety car seats the kbbcom expert editors recommend their choices for a diverse group of vehicles that best meet the needs of todays modern familiesfor two weeks time we drove lived-with folded-down-seats-of paired-phones-to and installed-baby-seats-in each and every one of the contenders said jack r nerad executive editorial director and executive market analyst of kelley blue books kbbcom we loaded cargo contorted ourselves into third rows watched movies on rear-seat screens toted rowing teams to marinas in short we did everything that you and your family might do with a vehicle day-to-day and we did all this with a certain sense of what a family needs and wants since many of our testers are simultaneously parents of kids ranging from mid-twenties to newborn so this wasnt just a cursory exercise but instead it drew heavily upon our family-car experiences needs and wantsto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7748351-kelley-blue-book-best-family-cars-2016

avoid illness: handle eggs safely
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the egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations such as easter and passover for many centuries but even during festive occasions eggs can cause food poisoning also called foodborne illness thats why the us food and drug administration reminds consumers to follow safe food handling practices when buying storing preparing and serving eggs or foods that contain them during their springtime celebrations and throughout the yearto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7790251-fda-egg-safety

iihs finds passenger-side protection lacking in small overlap crashes
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drivers of vehicles with good small overlap front ratings from the insurance institute from highway safety can expect to be protected well in a frontal crash involving the left corner of the vehicle but how would the passengers sitting next to them fare in a right-side small overlap crash a new study shows that good protection doesnt always extend across the front seat the institute conducted 40 mph passenger-side small overlap tests on seven small suvs with good driver-side small overlap ratings only one of the vehicles the 2016 hyundai tucson performed at a level corresponding to a good rating and the others ran the gamut from poor to acceptable the results have prompted iihs to consider instituting a passenger-side rating as part of its top safety pick criteriato view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7856251-ad-council-embrace-refugees

america let039s do lunch: tv psa
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more than 10 million 1 in 6 seniors in the us face the threat of hunger and more than 15 million 1 in 4 are living in isolation meals on wheels america is a national network of local community organizations that deliver meals friendly visits and safety checks to our nations most vulnerable seniors with the senior population projected to double by 2050 and an aging volunteer base meals on wheels america in partnership with the ad council is launching its first national integrated campaign this summer to recruit a new pipeline of volunteers to meet the growing needevery day meals on wheels volunteers deliver one million meals and smiles to seniors in need across the country the current network represents more than 5000 local programs in virtually every community in america and relies on an army of two million volunteers to deliver meals five days a week typically between 11 am and 1 pm beyond providing nutrition delivering a meal also provides a moment of human connection that nourishes

national dog bite prevention week is may 18-24
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dogs are a member of the family so many owners think that their dog wont bite unfortunately for the 45 million victims of dog bites and attacks each year this isnt true any dog can bite regardless of the breed state farm and victoria stilwell internationally renowned dog trainer author and star of animal planet039s its me or the dog have joined forces to teach people how to be responsible pet owners and reduce the number of dog bitesto view the multimedia news release go to: http:wwwmultivucommnr70394523-state-farm-insurance-and-canine-expert-take-a-bite-out-of-dog-attacks

protect your home in a flash: hurricanes
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did you use the plywood from your hurricane shutters to build a tree house or use your garage door brace to hold up the bird feeder if so there039s a good chance your home may not be hurricane ready being properly prepared is paramount during hurricane season to learn more about how to protect yourself and your property visit state farm learning center it can make a big difference to your safety security and survival is your property hurricane ready to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish65822-state-farm-severe-weather-disaster-preparedness

how tire rack tests tires
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national tire safety week is an industry-wide initiative that educates drivers about the importance of proper tire care summer is the season for road trips so now is a good time to brush up on your tire maintenance knowledge remember though tire safety is critical all year roundto view the multimedia news release go to: http:wwwmultivucommnr7127551-michelin-tire-rack-street-survival-announces-national-program-schedule

anchor it and protect a child
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in december 2012 we posted an onsafety blog warning of furniture television and appliance-related tip-over incidents at that time cpsc reported nearly 350 deaths most involving young children since then more than 80 people have died when a dresser tv bookcase table appliance or other large item tipped over and fell on them a new report from our staff indicates that 430 tragic deaths occurred between 2000 and 2013 and an estimated 38000 annual injuries many of which were serious from 2011 through 2013 in most of the incidents a child was crushed by the product or struck on the head by the product what is remarkable is the number of families who have turned tragedy into advocacy jackie collas a philadelphia-area resident is using social media to honor her son curren and encourage parents to anchor their furniture lisa seifert of chicago created shanes foundation to honor her precious son and to increase awareness education and safety to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7085251-cpsc-reports-430-tip-over-deaths-anchor-it-and-protect-a-child

nissan creates worlds biggest zorb with a car inside
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nissan has created the world039s biggest working zorb complete with a full-sized note safely cushioned inside the giant inflatable ball which measures six metres in diameter and more than 18 metres in circumference was constructed to highlight nissan039s safety shield technology featured on the nissan note its popular small family car nicknamed the 039carzorb039 the colossal structure was successfully rolled down a course of steep hills in a two minute film released today to view the multimedia news release go http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish72762577-nissan-biggest-zorb-car-inside

hospital retrofits facility with copper
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a level iv trauma center in washington state has installed copper components throughout its facility as another way of reducing hospital-acquired infections and keeping their patients safe pullman regional hospital has become an early adopter of antimicrobial copper after studies found that the age-old metal could continuously kill deadly bacteria each year 2 million people in the united states are diagnosed with a hospital-acquired infection and nearly 100000 people die these infections are caused by common bacteria such as e coli mrsa c diff cre and vre it is a very serious problem said ed harrich the director of surgical services for pullman regional hospital i think every hospital across the nation is doing everything they can to try to deal with it the best that they can but theres bioburden on everything and people arent good at hand washing and theres cross-contamination everywhere you go to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7378651-copper-development-association-cda-pullman-regional-hospital-keep-patients-safe-antimicrobial-copper

dont let e coli mosh with your food
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more than 46 million turkeys will be cooked this thanksgiving holiday according to the national turkey federation but many families arent taking the specific actions needed to reduce their risk of foodborne illness in an effort to help protect americans from foodborne illness during the thanksgiving season and throughout the year the ad council is partnering with the us department of agriculture usdas food safety and inspection service to launch new public service advertisements psas on behalf of their national food safe families campaign to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7383451-usda-ad-council-launch-psas-help-families-protect-from-foodborne-illness-this-thanksgiving