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U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Joins Twentieth Century Fox Television, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, State Attorneys General and the Ad Council to Unveil New PSAs Featuring Scenes From Heartstopping Episode of "Glee" to Encourage Young Adults to "Stop the Texts. Stop the Wrecks

2012-08-22 02:22:36

WASHINGTON and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the State Attorneys General and Consumer Protection Agencies and the Ad Council joined with Twentieth Century Fox Television and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to unveil new public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring scenes from season three of Fox's award-winning television series "Glee" to educate young adult drivers (16-24) of the dangers of...

Despite Sluggish Economy Americans Continue to Prioritize Holiday Travel, AAA Says

2012-08-20 18:20:05

Projected travel up 2.9 percent from Labor Day holiday weekend last year, highest travel volume expected since 2008 before the recession caused a retraction in Labor Day travel ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA Travel projects 33 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.9 percent increase from the 32.1 million people who traveled last year. The total number of 2012 Labor Day holiday travelers is...

China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy

2012-08-15 10:22:12

Asian Art Museum kicks off 10(th) anniversary in Civic Center with epic exhibition SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Asian Art Museum kicks off its 10(th) anniversary in San Francisco's Civic Center with an exhibition from one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in modern times. China's Terracotta Warriors: The First Emperor's Legacy will be on view February 22 - May 27, 2013. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120815/DC58107) The...

Thomas Cook and Trip Advisor Reveal Award-winning Family Hotels

2012-08-14 02:26:42

LONDON, August 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect holidays need great accommodation and recent hotel awards give you the chance to pick and choose from the best Europe has to offer. Trip Advisor and Thomas Cook have got together to release the top 25 hotels for families as rated by holidaymakers who stayed in the resorts. Whatever the type of break you're planning, your accommodation gives you the chance to recharge for the next day, leaving you to tackle family-sized...

All Your Eggs in One Basket: Preventing Heatstroke Deaths in Children

2012-08-10 23:00:17

The inside of a passenger vehicle can reach deadly temperatures in just 10 minutes – even with the window cracked two inches. That fact is just one of many released as part of The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Where’s Baby? Look before You Lock” campaign, a national push to increase parental awareness of child heatstroke deaths and serious injuries. Partnered with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Safe Kids Worldwide, the NHTSA aims not only to improve...

MTV Video Music Award Winners Offered Complimentary Getaway To Hard Rock Hotel Cancun

2012-08-09 02:27:37

MIAMI, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All Inclusive Collection - the brand that is shifting the sands of the all inclusive resort experience - announces the hottest getaway to date, offering each 2012 MTV Video Music Award winner and a guest to rock out in paradise at Hard Rock Hotel Cancun (recently rebranded Aug. 1, 2012) with complimentary accommodations and on-property amenities*. The ultimate wind down after the award show, Hard Rock Hotel Cancun provides unmatched luxury...

TxDOT Says Driving Friendly Is Not Enough, Drive Safe Too

2012-08-08 06:20:16

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas is known for the motto "drive friendly," but this August, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) says that won't be enough. In unveiling the new "Drive Friendly. Drive Safe." campaign, TxDOT hopes the updated message will reach drivers and reduce the thousands of crashes and deaths on Texas roads every year. The campaign highlights some of the driving behaviors that continue to cause issues on our roadways: the need...

Cedar Fair Conference Call Notice

2012-08-08 02:25:15

SANDUSKY, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment will hold its quarterly conference call with investors to discuss second quarter earnings tomorrow, August 9 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants on the call will include Matt Ouimet, president and chief executive officer and Brian Witherow, executive vice president and chief financial officer. This call will be...

Watch Where You're Going! Pedestrian Fatalities Increase

Pedestrian Fatalities Due To Car Accidents Increase

2012-08-08 05:39:32

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Texting and talking on your cellphone are both activities that can lead pedestrians astray. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently highlighted the danger of distracted pedestrians with its announcement regarding pedestrian fatalities due to car accidents, which increased by four percent in 2010. In the study, the authors stated that 4,280 pedestrians were involved in fatal car crashes in 2010. In 2010,...

Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts to Give Away 100 Room Nights through “Spot the Sun” Social Media Campaign

2012-08-07 23:01:53

Facebook Fans can Win Stays at the Resort of their Choice. (PRWEB) August 07, 2012 Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is celebrating the summer by giving away 100 free room nights over the next thirty days through the launch of its first-ever “Spot the SunSM” campaign on Facebook. Beginning on August 1, fans of the Marriott Resorts Caribbean and Mexico Facebook page will have the opportunity to play “Spot the Sun” and be entered to win a total of up to five...