Amica Reminds Motorists to Buckle Up Children for National Child Passenger Safety Week

Lincoln, RI (Vocus) September 21, 2010

To mark National Child Passenger Safety Week, Amica Insurance would like to remind all motorists to make sure your child passengers are buckled into appropriate seats.

Every hour, 150 children under the age of 19 are treated in emergency departments for injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes, according to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 1,400 children under age 14 died ? an average of four children a day ? in 2008 alone, the CDC reported.

?That?s why it?s imperative that parents and caregivers protect their youngest passengers,? said Lisa Melton, an assistant vice president with Amica Insurance, who has two young children. ?Make sure all of your passengers use child safety seats, booster seats and seat belts that are appropriate for your child?s age and weight.?

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration reminds motorists that the back seat is the safest place for all children under age 12. In addition, the agency offers the 4 Steps for Kids guidelines:

Babies should typically be placed in rear-facing car seats until they are at least 1 year old and weigh at least 20 pounds
When babies move into forward-facing car seats, they should remain in these until they?re about 4 years old and 40 pounds.
Booster seats should generally be used for children ages 4 to 8, or until they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall.
When children outgrow a booster seat, they can use the adult seat belt as long as it fits properly. The shoulder belt should lie across the middle of the chest and shoulder and not across the neck or throat. The lap belt should fit snuggly across the upper thigh, not the stomach.

The NHTSA notes that as many as three out of every four parents do not properly use child restraints. The agency is sponsoring a National Seat Check on Sept. 25, when certified technicians will inspect your child safety seat and show you how to correctly install and use it. Visit their website, http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPS, to find a Child Safety Seat Inspection Station near you.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety also recently released its list of the best booster seats available. For more information, visit http://www.iihs.org.

?Next time you head out in the car, make sure all of your passengers ? especially the youngest and most vulnerable ? are safe and secure,? Melton said.

CONTACT:????Vince Burks , Corporate Communications, 50 Amica Way,

Lincoln, RI 02865-1155, 800-652-6422, ext. 24563????

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National Sign Network Announces the First LED Replacement for HO Fluorescent Sign Lamps With Their new Line of LED Products

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2011

Today, National Sign Network, a division of Insignia Sign Corporation. announced their new website http://ledsignlight.com/ to promote their line of LED sign products for the electric sign industry. Their EGLED High Output T8 LED is an amazing high output LED replacement for T8 or T12 fluorescent lamps which plugs directly into a T8 or T12 socket, and with an internal transformer eliminates the need for a ballast. EGLED tubes consume less than half the power of standard fluorescent tubes and last up to five (5) times as long.

?We are thrilled to be the first to offer this product to our members and customers,? said Joseph Arkeder, President. ?This is a new generation of environmental products for the electric sign industry.?

This rugged commercial grade LED lamp has been specifically designed for the sign industry. It features high output LEDs, a finned aluminum heat sink for cool operating temperatures, long life, and a shatter resistant clear or frosted polycarbonate lens. Lamps are available in sizes from 2 to 8 feet in length in warm white or cool white.

In 1992 National Sign Network created a network of America?s premier sign manufacturers, installation and service companies. Today, Insignia Sign Corporation and their National Sign Network Division offer America?s best sign products. NSN offers: illuminated channel letters, pole and monument signs, illuminated awnings, fascia bands, point of purchase, and LED products to the national market.

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National Geographic Museum Presents Exclusive Look at the Culture of Ancient Italy

Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) May 19, 2011

Pre-Roman art of ancient Italy will amaze viewers during an exclusive presentation of The Etruscans: An Ancient Italian Civilization. Beginning June 10, 2011 and running through September 25, the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. will be the proud home to the unique art and artifacts of ancient Italy.

The exhibition will be a highlight of La Dolce DC, a celebration of Washington?s Italian connections, and of ITALY@150, a series of events organized by the Embassy of Italy under the auspices of the President of the Italian Republic to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Italy?s Unity.

The Etruscans artistry will be on full display, featuring more than 450 original artifacts from Florence and Chiusi, tracing the development of this unique civilization from its ninth-century BCE origins to its dominant position on the Italian peninsula. The wealth of objects found in archaeological sites throughout Tuscany and its neighboring provinces continues to testify to the brilliance and influence of this ancient people.

Skillful seafarers, wealthy merchants and expert metallurgists, the Etruscans dominated the cultural and economic life of the Italian peninsula for centuries before the rise of the Roman Republic in 510 BCE. The ancient Etruscans have long captivated the public imagination through their beliefs, scientific accomplishments and their artistic mastery ? information gathered from their remarkable legacy of lavish burial gifts, domestic implements, tools and weaponry, jewelry, expertly executed sculptures and wall paintings.

This distinctive collection includes rare artifacts on loan from the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, and the rarely-seen Collezione Cambi, Chiusi. They include a 7th-century BCE carriage found in the Tomb of Carriages at the Necropolis of San Carbone, Populonia; a late 6th-century BCE clay amphora from Argilla; a 4th-century BCE three-foot high alabaster urn from Perugia; a 4th-century BCE gold diadem; and a late 2nd-century BCE terracotta sarcophagus.

International arts and exhibitions purveyors Exhibits Development Group and Cotemporanea Progetti have combined forces to bring this exciting venture to the National Geographic Museum.

Exhibits Development Group, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is committed to initiating and promoting international cultural and intellectual exchange by bringing high-quality traveling exhibitions of art, science, and history to a broad and diverse audience. http://www.exhibitsdevelopment.com.

Contemporanea Progetti of Florence is a service company specializing in the organization and production of temporary exhibitions featuring Italy?s artistic heritage for audiences both at home and abroad. http://www.contemporaneaprogetti.it.

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National Geographic Features Australis' Patagonia Tours

Patagonia, Chile (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

Australis' Patagonia tours has made its way among the list of the National Geographic Traveler's 50 tours of a lifetime. Author Margaret Loftus shares all the details about traveling to the ends of the earth.

"Ships sail from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Punta Arenas, Chile. You?ll listen to talks by staff lecturers as you sail close to blue-hued glaciers and cruise through the Beagle Channel, famously visited by Charles Darwin before he headed to the Gal?pagos Islands. At Magdalena Island, gregarious Magellanic penguins?the largest colony in southern Patagonia?will greet you", Margaret Loftus, Contributing Editor at National Geographic Traveler.

Tourists who visit Patagonia and decide to travel with Cruceros Australis can expect the following: education about the Patagonian region, entertainment, meals, and cabins designed with comfort in mind. As travelers sail through crystal blue waters and icy fjords, they are exposed to a variety of wildlife in addition to Magellanic penguins and sea lions. Other marine life encounters that passengers may have a chance to experience include sea birds, Southern Right Whales, or dolphins.

Patagonia tours onboard Australis' luxury cruises are revered world-wide as the adventure travelers ideal getaway. They have successfully attracted travelers from all over the globe, and major reputable publications such as National Geographic are taking notice to Cruceros Australis as well. Australis is excited about achieving this accomplishment, and sends thanks to National Geographic for recognizing their cruises as a premier transportation service.

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National FFA Week Explores Infinite Potential February 19-26

Indianapolis, IN (Vocus/PRWEB) February 17, 2011

The National FFA Organization will celebrate National FFA Week Feb. 19-26, 2011. Infinite Potential is the theme this year and members are encouraged to envision, discover and achieve their potential within their communities.

?In order to feed a growing population our organization must do more,? explains Riley Pagett, national FFA president, ?FFA members have Infinite Potential and have potential to do great things even beyond their FFA careers.?

The week of George Washington?s birthday was designated by the organization as National FFA Week in 1947. ?George Washington made a lot of contributions to agriculture and the development of the United States,? explains Landan Schaffert, national FFA secretary. ?He had a very diligent work ethic, an honest character and also was very good at record keeping. Those are all things that we hope for our members to accomplish in the National FFA Organization.?

During the week, national officers will travel to different parts of the country to visit FFA members, participate in special events and meet with leaders of the agriculture industry. Individual chapters initiate events throughout the week to promote FFA and agriculture in their classrooms and communities. Events include community service projects, educational lessons for elementary students and promotional programs for students, teachers, and alumni.

National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company and Carhartt as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. For more information about National FFA Week, visit http://www.ffa.org/ffaweek.

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as Future Farmers of America, is a national youth organization of 523,309 student members (and counting)?all preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture?as part of 7,487 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The National FFA Organization changed to its present name in 1988 in recognition of the growth and diversity of agriculture and agricultural education. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The National FFA Organization operates under a Federal Charter granted by the 81st United States Congress, and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. Follow National FFA on Facebook, Twitter and FFA Nation. Visit http://www.FFA.org to learn more about the National FFA Organization.

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