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M.E.N. Launches Video App for Facebook Timeline

Posted on February 12, 2012 by footdash

M.E.N. Launches Video App for Facebook Timeline

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

The Metacafe Entertainment Network (M.E.N.), the leading creator, programmer and distributor of short-form video entertainment for guys, today launched its Facebook Timeline App. As one of the first video sites to utilize the new Facebook Timeline and Open Graph functionality, M.E.N. is making it even easier for consumers to share and discover premium entertainment content on Facebook.

“Instant video sharing and consumer curation of content is on the rise as more people express themselves via social media and serve as tastemakers among their friends,” said Ziv Kabaretti, VP of Product for M.E.N. “With the new M.E.N. app, our viewers can now easily tell their stories through the movies, video games, action sports and entertainment-related videos they post to their Facebook Timeline.”

Using the new app is as simple as clicking the new “Add to Timeline” button when watching a video on M.E.N. and installing the app on Facebook. The video automatically populates on the social timeline, and “frictionless sharing” is easily controlled via a simple On/Off button incorporated into the M.E.N. video watch page.

About M.E.N.: Video Entertainment for Guys

The Metacafe Entertainment Network – M.E.N. – is the leading creator, programmer and distributor of short-form video entertainment for guys. We specialize in movies, video games and live action sports, keeping today’s M18-34 entertainment enthusiasts in the loop on what’s trending in the categories they care about most. We’ve partnered with premier content providers in each category we cover, and our dedicated team of editorial experts and production specialists delivers a steady stream of original, exclusive and handpicked video entertainment content that drives hundreds of millions of video views each month – on our owned-and-operated sites and via preferred publisher partners. A privately held company, Metacafe, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in New York City, Los Angeles and London.

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TeachHUB.com Celebrates Black History Month with K-12 Creative Lesson Ideas and Teaching Resources

Posted on February 11, 2012 by footdash

TeachHUB.com Celebrates Black History Month with K-12 Creative Lesson Ideas and Teaching Resources

(PRWEB) February 03, 2012

TeachHUB.com strives to provide educators with timely and teacher recommended lesson plans and discussion topics that foster learning and class dialogue. Teachers looking for innovative ways to celebrate Black History Month can turn to TeachHUB’s Black History Month lesson ideas and teaching resources.

With TeachHUB’s Black History Lesson Ideas Beyond MLK & Civil Rights, students are given the opportunity to explore heritage and culture during Black History Month as well as learn and honor the ethnic heritage of all students.

One of the lesson ideas involves famous firsts in sports and is inspired by the groundbreaking athlete, Jackie Robinson. Older students are directed to research additional minority athletes who paved the way in professional sports. There are also alternative activities and suggestions for younger students.

Another suggested activity involves creating a classroom fair that celebrates every student’s culture. Students are directed to research their families’ home countries and display photos of the country, music, ethnic food and more.

Educators can view all of TeachHUB’s Black History Lesson Ideas Beyond MLK & Civil Rights directly (http://www.teachhub.com/black-history-lesson-ideas-beyond-mlk-civil-rights).

TeachHUB’s “Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Video Writing Prompts” is also a great resource to turn to for activities during Black History Month. After watching the ‘I Have a Dream Speech,’ students are directed to think about the power of language and their own dreams for an ideal society.

Educators can visit TeachHUB’s “Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Video Writing Prompts” directly (http://www.teachhub.com/martin-luther-kings-i-have-dream-speech-video-writing-prompts).

In TeachHUB’s African American Voices in Education, the strong voices and powerful quotes on education from the African American community are celebrated. This resource can be integrated into lesson plans and class discussion during Black History Month.

Educators can visit TeachHUB’s African American Voices in Education directly (http://www.teachhub.com/african-american-voices-education).

About TeachHUB.com

Established by teachers, for teachers, TeachHUB.com offers educators recommended classroom tools, professional development, daily lesson plans, and education news. The website is dedicated to improving the quality of education and invests in the opinions of teachers when providing resources and support for both inside and outside of the classroom. Learn more at http://www.teachhub.com

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39% of Male Sports Fans Would Turn Down Gorgeous Girl for Female Fan of their Team

Posted on February 10, 2012 by footdash

39% of Male Sports Fans Would Turn Down Gorgeous Girl for Female Fan of their Team

Dating Coach HogWild

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

Comedian and Professional Dating Coach HogWild conducted a survey of male sports fans asking,

“All other things being equal, Would you rather be in a relationship with someone who is drop-dead gorgeous but is uninterested in your team or someone who is pretty and is a huge fan of your team?”

The results were:

61% of guys chose the drop-dead gorgeous woman. It is not surprising, that all other things being equal — same intelligence, sweetness, etc. — they chose the hotter girl, but consider this…

39%, nearly 4 out of 10, said “No thanks” to this gorgeous girl because they thought it would be awesome to have a girl who could share their sports interest.

Survey responses include:

E in Oregon: “I choose the pretty girl because having another huge fan around would be great. Plus, you won’t get in trouble for watching the game.”

S In Milwaukee: “It’d be pretty sweet to be crazy hyped up and anxious watching a playoff game and then at half-time sneak into the bedroom.”

M in Belgium: “I need my alone time. She can like all the volleyball she wants, she’s staying away from my basketball and football.”

H in Boston: “I’ve never met a girl who could talk sports at any meaningful level but I have met lots of girls who act like they are big into sports, but aren’t very knowledgeable, and that is a huge turn off.”

J in Pittsburgh: “I say the pretty girl who likes my team because it’s fun to go to games with a girl who knows her stuff.”

J in Michigan: “If the sports girl is pretty, I don’t need to marry a model and obviously I’ll get along with her better.”

J in Winnipeg: “I don’t want to talk to my girl about sports. Especially if she’s a hardcore fan, I don’t wanna have to analyze players and hear her scream during games.”

B in California: “I prefer the pretty one who likes sports. If she has that in common with me, no chance I pass that up. I’m not that shallow to go for a girl who isn’t interested in one of the few things I truly care about in this world.”

T in New York: “When women try to talk football and trash talk with the boys they sound silly. A lot of times they’re just trying to fit in and you want to tell them to get a clue.”

S in New York: “I think it’s sexy when a girl knows football and can actually talk about it.”

H in Connecticut: “I would prefer the pretty girl who is way into my teams. Besides, as you get older, the body goes to some extent.”

HogWild agrees stating, “In a REAL relationship it has be about more than outer beauty. That’s why I say I don’t care how you look, as long as you can COOK! Because looks fade, but meatloaf is forever.”

Dating Coach HogWild reached the following conclusions:

1 – Don’t fake an interest in the guy’s favorite team.

2 – As with anything else, don’t be obnoxious.

3 – A sports guy needs his space and alone time just like most humans.

4 – If you are a pretty girl who happens to really like a certain team, definitely look to meet desirable guys who also like your team because 4 out of 10 of them see your love of their team as something that makes you more attractive to them.

On http://www.hogwild.net, HogWild gives women 3 easy ways to meet men who cheer for their team along with fun, natural conversation topics get things started.

ABOUT HOGWILD.NET

HOGWILD.NET viewers are laughing their way to love. Over 500 dating advice videos help those looking for answers to their dating and relationship problems.

Popular topics include: How to talk to women, How to talk to men, How to get a woman to like you, Relationship Counseling, and How to Find Love.

Visit http://www.hogwild.net for additional information or contact:

HogWild (845) 458-9925 or hogwild(at)hogwild(dot)net

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EIM Launches New Online Courses Focused on Healthy Aging Care

Posted on February 9, 2012 by footdash

EIM Launches New Online Courses Focused on Healthy Aging Care

(PRWEB) February 07, 2012

The Evidence In Motion (EIM) Institute of Health Professions is now offering an online educational series to prepare physical therapists for the unique challenges they will be facing as the population ages. The assessment, management and prevention of falls for patients with dementia are the focus of EIM’s Aging Care Series. Authored by the nationally recognized leader in healthy aging and falls prevention, Dr. Tiffany Shubert, MPT, PhD, the series is part of her work to improve senior care and distribute evidence-based, best practice falls prevention research and applications to clinicians. The courses included in the current series are Introduction to Dementia, Dementia and Falls, and Introduction to Wii-Hab.

According to the US Administration on Aging, by 2030 the number of individuals 65 years or older will exceed 72 million; more than double the number of seniors in 2000 (“Aging statistics,” 2011). Falls among adults in this demographic are also on the rise (Centers for Disease Control, 2011):

    One in three adults over 65 falls each year
    Leading cause of injury deaths among adults 65 and older
    Over billion in direct medical costs related to falls

“We can’t ignore the numbers. Our profession needs to make the necessary preparations for this boom in the senior population so we can provide these individuals, who wish to continue pursuing active lifestyles, with the care needed to keep them going,” states Larry Benz, DPT, MBA, EIM founder and principle. “While Louisville continues its momentum in the aging care sector, we want to position physical therapy as the best first choice in musculoskeletal care.”

The intent of EIM’s Aging Care Series is to give physical therapists the tools needed to design effective interventions for aging patients. The series incorporates proven, evidence-based interventions with a patient’s stage of dementia, level of risk for falls and level of function. Dr. Shubert presents several of her non-traditional and innovative techniques using video game platforms as aids in the treatment of aging patients. Introduction to Wii-Hab, discusses the emerging role of video games in neurological rehabilitation and geriatric practice and their integration into patient care.

“The impact of technology in how we deliver care cannot be ignored. The Wii is a first step in using technology to extend our ability to manage patients and there are several other technologies now available, such as the Microsoft Kinect System, which allow PTs to create meaningful activity for patients at all levels of function with neurologic deficits.”

Dr. Shubert, an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Division of Physical Therapy, also serves as a research scientist at the UNC Institute on Aging and the UNC Center for Aging and Health. The primary focus of her research is healthy aging, falls prevention, and developing multi-disciplinary community-based interventions to create a continuum of care for older adults.

For more information on EIM and the Aging Care Series, please visit

http://www.evidenceinmotion.com/agingcareseries.aspx.

About EIM:

EIM is an educational institution committed to creating and promoting a culture of evidence-based practice (EBP) within the physical therapy profession. EIM seeks to develop long-term relationships with its partners, create collaborations, and assist practitioners with the integration of a comprehensive EBP approach to care. Our mission is to elevate the physical therapy profession and the role of physical therapists in healthcare delivery. EIM offers Continuing Education, Certification Tracks, Residencies, a Fellowship Program, a Musculoskeletal Transition DPT, and an Executive Program in Private Practice Management with optional Transition DPT. For more information, please visit EvidenceInMotion.com. You can also find EIM on Facebook and Twitter, @EIMTeam.

References:

Aging statistics. (2011, September 01). Retrieved from http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/index.aspx

Centers for Disease Control. (2011, September 16). Centers for disease control and prevention. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/falls/adultfalls.html

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The 4th Annual HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit will be the Trucking Industry?s Premiere Health and Wellness Event of 2012

Posted on February 8, 2012 by footdash

The 4th Annual HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit will be the Trucking Industry’s Premiere Health and Wellness Event of 2012

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

The Healthy Trucking Association of America (HTAA) is proud to announce the details of the 2012 HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. The HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit is the trucking industry’s most important annual health and wellness event and the number one source of education and resources aimed at improving the health of our nation’s professional driver population. Each year the HTAA invites trucking industry leaders, including Safety Directors, Human Resources Directors, Recruitment & Retention Managers, other trucking fleet and organization executives, and all stakeholders with an interest in improved driver health to attend the Summit to network and receive information and resources to help drivers get healthy and live longer lives.

The 2012 HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit will be held April 24th – 26th at the world famous Omni Hotel at CNN Center, located at Centennial Olympic Park, in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2012 event will support the theme “Raising Awareness to TAKING ACTION,” and will feature an all-star cast of speakers providing presentations on Obesity & Weight Loss, Sleep Disorders, Hypertension

& Heart Health, Respiratory Health, and Diabetes to name a few. The HTAA will also be kicking off the official industry-wide promotion of the DRIVE4COPD – the HTAA has teamed with the COPD Foundation to spearhead this landmark health initiative designed to help people take action and determine if they may be suffering from or at risk for the third leading cause of death in the United States.

Trucking Industry leaders and stakeholders interested in attending the 2012 Healthy Trucking Summit can visit the HTAA website at http://www.HealthyTruck.org and then click on the 2012 HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit button for more information or contact Nikki Pinson at nikkip(at)healthytruck(dot)org or (800) 800-1198. Companies interested in exhibiting at 2012 HTAA Healthy Trucking Summit can download an Exhibitor Prospectus at http://www.HealthyTruckingSummit2012.com

About the Healthy Trucking Association of America (HTAA):

The Healthy Trucking Association of America is the health and wellness authority of the trucking industry. The HTAA was the first nationwide organization ever formed for the purpose of addressing the lack of good health among the nation’s professional driver population and no other organization or group has done more on a nationwide scale to help drivers get healthy and live longer lives. HTAA offers programs to raise awareness and help improve the health

of professional drivers and is the originator and ongoing host of the trucking industry’s first and single most important annual health and wellness conference, the HTAA Healthy Trucking

Summit. http://www.healthytruck.org

About DRIVE4COPD

DRIVE4COPD is the nation’s single largest awareness campaign for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Launched in February 2010, this landmark public health initiative is working to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of COPD and take action to see if they may be at risk. http://www.drive4copd.com

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AthletiCo Physical Therapy Partners to Support Mission of Chicago Concussion Coalition

Posted on February 7, 2012 by footdash

AthletiCo Physical Therapy Partners to Support Mission of Chicago Concussion Coalition

Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

To further reinforce its commitment to concussion awareness and education in youth sports, Midwest-based AthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy has joined the Chicago Concussion Coalition as a founding member. Throughout the partnership, AthletiCo will support the coalition’s mission to provide student-athletes in the greater Chicago area with the best resources available to protect them from traumatic brain injuries in sports.

The Chicago Concussion Coalition was formed in August 2011 under the leadership of the Boston-based Sports Legacy Institute to offer more localized resources to Chicago-area coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, student-athletes, parents, and citizens. The Chicago-based Brain Research Foundation is the lead sponsor of coalition and recently provided a ,000 grant to support concussion training for coaches and athletic directors in Chicago Public Schools. Former Harvard football player and WWE professional wrestler, Chris Nowinski, is the chair of the Chicago Concussion Coalition, which is comprised of nearly fifty organizations that support the coalition’s mission. Nowinski co-founded the Sports Legacy Institute with Dr. Robert Cantu in 2007 to advance the study, treatment, and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups.

As part of the partnership, AthletiCo’s Mike Palm, MS, MBA, AT, will be presenting at Chicagoland Concussion Symposiums throughout Chicagoland, Milwaukee, and Northwest Indiana. Palm, who serves as AthletiCo’s Concussion Special Interest Group Chair, developed a passion for understanding concussions from renowned concussion clinicians at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center while working on his master’s in sports medicine. The symposiums, which are Advanced Concussion Training (ACT) developed by the Sports Legacy Institute, contain the most up-to-date information on research, education, prevention, and identification available for sports-related head injuries.

The resources and education that AthletiCo and Palm provide through Chicago Concussion Coalition complement initiatives AthletiCo already has in place to bring awareness to concussions in youth sports. In 2010, AthletiCo launched a Head Injury and Concussion Management Program to benefit individuals suffering from prolonged or persistent concussion symptoms. In November 2011, AthletiCo partnered with the Chicago Blackhawks, the Amateur Hockey Associated of Illinois, and the Midwest Center for Concussion Care to implement the A Step aHead concussion program, offering complimentary baseline concussion testing to all AHAI members ages 13-18. Over 1,100 players have been tested since November 1.

ABOUT ATHLETICO

Since 1991, AthletiCo has been the proud provider of rehabilitation, fitness, and performance services to many professional teams, performing arts companies, endurance programs, golf associations, volleyball clubs, high schools, colleges, and events in Illinois, Milwaukee, and Northwest Indiana.

AthletiCo provides orthopedic rehabilitation including physical and occupational therapy, work rehabilitation, performing arts rehabilitation, women’s health therapy, spine control, pediatric physical therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and athletic training. Expanded services include performance enhancement, fitness center memberships, golf fitness, endurance, nutrition, and massage therapy.

AthletiCo accepts all indemnity, PPO, POS, and WC plans including BC/BS, Humana, Medicare, Aetna (PPO/HMO), PHCS, UHC (PPO.HMO) and many others. As a courtesy to our patients, we verify insurance coverage.

AthletiCo Toll-Free Injury Hotline 877-ATHLETICO (1-877-284-5384)

http://www.athletico.com

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Video Producer WatchMojo Launching Local Editions Around Globe to Feature the Tastemakers Who Inspire and Influence

Posted on February 6, 2012 by footdash

Video Producer WatchMojo Launching Local Editions Around Globe to Feature the Tastemakers Who Inspire and Influence

WatchMojo

Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Since 2006, WatchMojo has created one of the largest libraries of professionally-produced, premium videos on the people, places and events that have shaped the world. As the Montreal-based media company celebrates its six year anniversary, it is now adding a new layer of local programming in different cities around the globe that will feature the trendsetting tastemakers who inspire and influence the worlds of fashion, entertainment, lifestyle, food, and everything else the company has covered across its catalog of seven thousand-plus videos since 2006.

“When people ask about the origins of our brand WatchMojo, we remind them that ‘mojo’ has a double meaning: the first meaning – of course – has a connotation of charisma and success; that reflects the videos we’ve created until now on successful people, popular places and newsworthy events. But the other meaning stands for mobile journalism; that’s been part of the more long-term strategy, in pre-production now and which we plan on launching later this year,” explains company CEO Ashkan Karbasfrooshan.

Combined with a portfolio of 500-plus URLs including NewYorkMojo.com, ParisMojo.com, MelbourneMojo.com, BarcelonaMojo.com, TokyoMojo.com, etc., WatchMojo is planning on unleashing a barrage of local editions around the world, to augment the content it has been producing and to boost the brand it has been building since 2006.

“Obviously, WatchMojo will remain the umbrella brand that houses all of the content and editions. But with such a rich existing catalog and increasing reach, it makes sense to expand globally and offer deeper vertical and local editions,” adds Karbasfrooshan.

After translating some of its existing content throughout 2011, WatchMojo will expand through a mix of creation, curation and aggregation:

    Create new content by undertaking a virtual casting call to grow its roster of researchers, producers, hosts, videographers and editors;
    Curate local content by partnering with producers who are already covering local events and are looking for additional distribution opportunities across WatchMojo’s multi-platform reach;
    Aggregate local content from existing partners such as Hulu, Grab Networks and 5Min, while adding data from Twitter, Foursquare, Yelp and other local-centric platforms.

Interested parties can submit their portfolio via this link at http://watchmojo.com/corporate/contact.php or email the company at watch(at)watchmojo(dot)com.

The company will be announcing partnerships with new distributors and advertisers along with special initiatives to cover the roll-out across the world in the months to come.

Throughout 2011 alone:

    Online, WatchMojo generated 100 million in-stream, true pre-roll video views and another 365 in-banner video impressions for nearly 500 million total video views;
    In OOH, or Out Of Home, WatchMojo’s reach of 40 million consumers per month in the U.S. generated over one billion impressions;
    In mobile, WatchMojo was generating millions of views per month through various partnerships with carriers and aggregators, as well as on its html5-ready WatchMojo.com property;
    On OTT, or Over The Top Connected Devices, WatchMojo launched apps on Google TV, Western Digital, Roku, Boxee,

WatchMojo was founded in 2006 by Ashkan Karbasfrooshan and has emerged as one of the most industrious and polished video content creators with a catalog of seven thousand videos on lifestyle, entertainment and knowledge. The company’s pop culture and infotainment videos are carried on portals including Yahoo!, MSN and AOL, as well as video destinations like YouTube, Hulu and many others.

Expanding its tentacles away from the Web and into mobile, out-of-home, over-the-top connected devices, WatchMojo also helps academic publishers teach global students how to learn English.

Today, WatchMojo reaches 50 million consumers per month across its many platforms and has served up 725 million views all-time.

About WatchMojo

WatchMojo helps you become more successful by covering the people, places and things that inform and entertain you socially, personally and professionally.

Supplying the world’s largest media properties, WatchMojo is a leading producer of professionally-produced, ad-friendly, premium videos covering Automotive, Business, Comedy, Education, Fashion, Film, Food, Health & Fitness, History, How To, Lifestyle, Music, Politics, Science, Space, Sports, Urban Living, Technology, Travel and Video Games.

The company’s catalogue of seven thousand videos has generated 725 million video views since 2006.

Digiday picked WatchMojo alongside CBS and HBO as the three finalists in the Best Entertainment Category at the Digiday Video Awards. Marketing Magazine picked WatchMojo as one of Canada’s Digital Media Companies to Watch in its September 2011 issue.

Learn more on http://www.WatchMojo.com

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FormosaCovers.com Offers Best Prices on Its Selection of Golf Cart Covers and Enclosures

Posted on February 5, 2012 by footdash

FormosaCovers.com Offers Best Prices on Its Selection of Golf Cart Covers and Enclosures

Deluxe 2 Seater Golf Cart Cover Without Roof for .99.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2012

Offering the best prices on golf cart covers and enclosures is FormosaCovers.com, an online depot of covers for motorcycles, golf carts, cars, jeeps, and many other types of vehicles. Starting at a low price of .99, golf cart covers from FormosaCovers.com are available in a variety of colors and styles. Golfers who prefer to bask in the sun can purchase Deluxe 2-Seater Golf Cart Covers without roof while those who like having protection against the harsh rays of the sun can invest in golf cart enclosures with covered roofs and sunscreen.

FormosaCovers.com also offers golf cart covers that fit most standard vehicles and brands including EZ Go, Club Car, and Yamaha golf carts. For the more adventurous types who like playing the sport in rough terrains or challenging locations, covers for off-road golf carts are also available. Customers can even purchase them in camouflage for a truly rogue feel. Whether the vehicle fits 2, 4, 6, or 8 passengers, FormosaCovers.com is bound to have the golf cart cover for it. Choose among shades of gray, green, taupe, and camouflage for enclosures that will protect golf carts. Prices range from .99-79.99.

Because golf carts are important investments especially for golf enthusiasts, it is necessary to protect these vehicles from damage, debris, and external elements. Golf cart covers are available from Formosa Covers, all of which are manufactured with the highest quality without being expensive. Covers made from different materials such as mesh and camouflage are available to guarantee that each customer’s needs are met.

With 24-hour defense against damage, debris, and dirt, avid golfers can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their investments are well-protected with golf cart covers from FormosaCovers.com.

About FormosaCovers.com

Established in 1993, FormosaCovers.com has now evolved from simply importing and exporting outdoor furniture and sporting goods to a one-stop-shop for all cover needs. FormosaCovers.com offers a wide selection of golf cart covers, car covers, motorcycle covers, RV covers, and van covers, just to name a few. Customers are guaranteed to receive the best prices, best service, and best quality when it comes to covers from FormosaCovers.com. Press release produced by Cybertegic.com – an Internet marketing services agency that specializes in search engine optimized press release marketing (SEO marketing).

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Sophie Radice of the Independent Discusses ?Should We Let Children Run Wild??, House of Play Feel They Have the Answer to this Question

Posted on February 4, 2012 by footdash

Sophie Radice of the Independent Discusses ‘Should We Let Children Run Wild?’, House of Play Feel They Have the Answer to this Question

Astrabound Indoor Play Centre

(PRWEB UK) 1 February 2012

Sophie Radice asked the question ‘should we let children run wild?’. Indoor Soft Play Equipment Manufacturer, House of Play debate child safety and emotional and physical wellbeing in 2012.

Ensuring the safety of a child should be every parent’s uncompromising goal; however it is difficult to balance protection with allowing freedom, social growth and independence of a child. Combined with long working hours, increased food and utility costs achieving a health balance is proving difficult for many uk families.

Recently it’s been featured in news all over the world that people need to be active in order to stay healthy. The main reason for this is the rise in the rate of obesity, most worryingly in children, and the fact that they aren’t getting the exercise they need. Parents are now making more of an effort to keep their children active through family walks, bike rides and many other activities that are fun for everyone.

However, it’s not always possible to fit in as many activities as you’d like, and with some families having both parents working, there can be little time to get around to a game of frisbee after work. In cases such as these, which are becoming more and more common, it’s usually better to get together a whole group of parents and their children to go and do something active together. Then if some parents can’t spare the time their children can still go and play under supervision.

There’s no end to the things that kids can do to stay fit, from frantically running around a park to throwing balls to each other, but all of these activities carry a risk of injury. A child could trip on concrete and hurt themselves or fall from a wall and cause a very serious injury. For these reasons companies such as House Of Play have set up facilities with commercial indoor play equipment for children to come and play in a huge area where there is also a place for parents to rest.

The facilities that House Of Play have help set up are the result of their business services, which they offer alongside their products. David Booth, joint managing director informed us of this positive feedback, “Having looked at a number of sites, House of Play was the only Company to actually advise against us pursuing premises that we thought were ok. The other Companies never ever tried to talk us out of taking any of the premises that we looked at.” The result of this was that House Of Play’s customer did not waste money and time looking into properties that weren’t exactly what the customer were looking for.

These indoor play facilities are equipped with soft indoor play equipment, which means that even if a child falls they won’t hurt themselves in a serious way, and they’ll find it very hard to hurt themselves at all. House Of Play have their own indoor play facility, but they are also the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of soft play equipment. An indoor play facility gives children the benefit of exercise and takes away the risks that could confront them outside. Their products are designed to allow children to be as active as possible whilst in a safe controlled environment.

Many injuries are caused by falls and bumps, which are to be expected of children however, dangers like broken glass and unhygienic play areas can cause serious problems. The recent attack of a six year old girl by a dog in Chingford was during a family day at the local park. Indoor soft play facilities don’t have the risks associated with outdoor activities and are a great way to keep children active and safe.

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A Reason to Smile at Tax Time ? Affordable Orthodontic Care for Children in Need

Posted on February 3, 2012 by footdash

A Reason to Smile at Tax Time – Affordable Orthodontic Care for Children in Need

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

“As a mother I feel so frustrated for not being able to afford my daughter’s orthodontic treatment, especially now that my financial circumstances have changed since I lost my job. I explained our situation to my daughter, and even though she seemed to understand, I saw in her face a feeling of frustration that really broke my heart,” says Erica R., mother of a Smiles Change Lives participant. “This year, I’m using my tax refund to pay Smiles Change Lives’ program fee, and my daughter is getting the braces she needs.”

Hardworking families like Erica’s have something to smile about this tax season. In today’s economic climate, families must make tough decisions about how to allocate financial resources. Investing in children’s oral healthcare doesn’t have to fall by the wayside. If your family experienced a disruption or decrease in income in 2011, you may qualify for Smiles Change Lives’ (SCL) affordable orthodontic care program. Through SCL, children can receive braces for a fraction of the average tax payer’s refund.

Smiles Change Lives, a national nonprofit, aims to deliver essential orthodontic care to children throughout the country. Qualified applicants must:

· Be 10-18 years of age

· Have good oral hygiene

· Have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws

· Not currently wear braces

· Have a household taxable income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

· Be willing to pay a one-time program fee of 0

After filing 2011 taxes, parents and guardians are encouraged to visit http://www.smileschangelives.org/financial to determine if their child qualifies financially for Smiles Change lives. Educators, nurses, counselors and oral health professionals may nominate or refer candidates to this program. Visit http://www.smileschangelives.org/apply to download an application in English or Spanish or call (888) 900-3554 to request more information or an application by mail.

Smiles Change Lives (SCL) promotes and provides access to life-changing, essential orthodontic treatment to children from low-income families. With a growing demand nationwide, our vision is to provide access to braces for all youth suffering from crooked teeth and misaligned jaws. Since 1997, SCL has created more than 1,500 healthy smiles.

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