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The Headwear Association Kicks Off the Beginning of Summer With a National Public Awareness Campaign - Hat Day in the Sun

Thousands of free hats will be distributed to promote the benefit of wearing the right hat to protect against the harmful rays of the sun CHICAGO, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With 90 percent of all skin cancers caused by sun exposure, The Headwear Association (THA) is once again launc...

Hats Off to the Red Hat Society, Which Turns 10 Today

Global powerhouse has helped to redefine traditional notions of aging through friendship and fun FULLERTON, Calif., April 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Women from coast-to-coast and around the globe once equated getting older with invisibility. Thanks to the Red Hat Society (RHS), ...

White Hat Brands Takes Dog On It! Fortified Juice Beverage for Kids to New Heights

Shaw's, ShopRite, Pathmark and Others Among First to Carry New Package ATLANTA, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- White Hat Brands, the makers of Dog On It! fortified juice beverage for kids, announced today the launch of three new flavors, bringing the expanded product line to five all natural, fruit...

White Hat Brands, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Offer the 'Juice' on New Partnership

Makers of Dog On It! Fortified Juice Beverages for Kids Pledges up to $650,000 for Type 1 Diabetes Research ATLANTA, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- White Hat Brands, the makers of Dog On It! fortified juice beverage for kids, announced today the launch of a three- year partnership wi...

White Hat Brands, American Camp Association Launch Partnership to Advance Children's Wellness

Dog On It! Fortified Juice Beverages for Kids Introduced to Nearly 2,500 Camps Nationwide ATLANTA, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- White Hat Brands, makers of Dog On It! fortified juice beverages, announced today that it has teamed up with the American Camp Association(R) (A...

DuPont Scores a Hat Trick for Innovation

LONDON, October 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The achievements of the global crop production and protection industry were celebrated at the inaugural Agrow Awards ceremony held on October 16 in Glasgow. The awards are intended to bring wider recognition to an industry whose contribution to our lives is o...

Message to President-Elect Barack Obama: I'm On My Way and I've Got Your Hat

My Mission to Personally Hand Deliver the President-elect a Stetson Begins Today BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- My name is Josh Shayne. I'm a Boulder, Colo. resident and recent graduate of NYU's film school, and I am being sent on an incredible mission to bring back the inaugural ha...

Panama hat making a slow comeback

Al Capone wore one. So did Winston Churchill and Ernest Hemingway. We are talking about the Panama hat, which is traditionally made in Ecuador. The elegant// headwear woven from palm fibres, considered a status symbol for men for decades, is now making a slow comeback. Custom-woven Panama hats...

On the Heels of the Summer Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, Leading Dermatologist Weighs in on Sun Protection Myths and Facts

...als. Additionally, you should try and avoid being in the sun between peak sun hours -- 10:00am-4:00pm and always wear protective clothing including a hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. About LA ROCHE-POSAY La Roche-Posay is recommended by 25,000 dermatologists worldwide offering adjunctive the...

Must-Haves for Your Summer Vacation Bag

...ng lip balm with SPF protection can protect your lips from overexposure to the sun and help prevent painful lip chapping. Pack a wide brimmed hat and other protective clothing Selecting clothing that helps block some of UV rays further helps you keep both your skin and eyes protected...

Nursing Scrubs and Medical Scrubs Company blue sky scrubs Launches Enhanced Website

...sts. Since the release of their updated website that launched last July, blue sky scrubs has added Simple scrubs for women, a bouffant style scrub hat called the "poppy," and a fashionable men's scrubs line. In addition to the new products, blue sky scrubs has taken their SEO internal havi...

A New Jersey Charity Seeks Serious Inquiries for Historic 35mm Film Print of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Music Video

... Consider what $20 can do at Eva's Village:   $20.00 will provide a hot lunch for FOUR hungry people $20.00 will provide a winter hat and gloves for TWO very cold homeless people $40.00 will provide fruit and vegetables for TWENTY families living in the Hope Residence of St. Franc...

Show Your Best Summer Skin

...powerful antioxidant in new Dial(R) Antioxidant Body Wash with Cranberry & Antioxidant Pearls. -- Wear sunscreen as well as sunglasses or a hat to protect your face and the area around your eyes. Showcasing your summer skin also involves protecting that skin with adequate sunscreen. A sunscre...

Not All Sunglasses Are Created Equal

...ision loss and, in some instances, blindness." He recommends that people wear quality sunglasses that offer proper UV protection and a wide-brimmed hat whenever they're outside. Some contact lenses, Good noted, contain a UV blocker that helps protect the eyes. To prevent UV-related eye damage, the ...

Summer Travel Destinations are Heavy on Fun - and Sun

.../lip balm with SPF protection Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and combat the effects of the sun's exposure Wear a wide brimmed hat and other protective clothing Consider photochromic lenses like, Transitions(R) lenses, to protect your eyes from distracting glare and the cu...

Gaia Herbs Announces Annual Summer Solstice Open House

...oted naturalist, herbalist and storyteller, Dan Noland. Visitors are encouraged to bring water bottles, closed-toed comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. For a complete schedule of events and directions, go to www.gaiaherbs.com Gaia Herbs continues to receive recognition in the i...

Cabot Creamery Cooperative's 'Vermont to Vegas' Online Health and Fitness Challenge is a Virtual Blast

... great state of Vermont and ends in fabulous Las Vegas - all without leaving the comfort of your home. That's right, if you are a Boomer, Zoomer, Red hat or Silver Fox, log on to Cabot's Vermont To Fabulous Las Vegas Virtual Challenge at: www.cabotcheese.com/virtualchallenge to join thousands of l...

VISTAKON to Introduce ACUVUE(R) OASYS(TM) Brand Contact Lenses for PRESBYOPIA

...t be viewed as a stand-alone solution. Contact lenses should always be worn in conjunction with high-quality UV-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for maximum UV protection for the eyes. For more information, along with a free*** trial-pair certificate for ACUVUE(R) OASYS(TM) for PRESBYOPI...

Dermatologists Encourage People to Screen the One You Love for Skin Cancer

...EAL OF RECOGNITION(R) on products that meet these criteria. Wear protective clothing , such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, when possible. Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you...

J&J, Schering-Plough, Novartis, Bayer vie for Top Honors at the Premier OTC / Healthcare Ad Awards

...nference (June 4-5 in Boston). Among the highlights of the conference are keynote addresses by Rex Briggs, author of the acclaimed marketing book " W hat Sticks" ; Mike Bloxham, from the Center for Media Design at Ball State University ; and Bob Garfield, who will address the "Brave New Media World." ...

Agito Networks Named to the First Annual InformationWeek Startup 50 Listing

... technology professionals actively engage in its communities created around global face-to-face events such as Interop, Enterprise 2.0, Web 2.0, Black hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as InformationWeek.com, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, bMighty.com, and the Financial Technology Network; ...

Dr. Simon Ourian, Pioneer Laser Surgeon, Appears on The Doctors TV Show

...l contact. For example, we squint to protect our eyes when it's sunny out, or when we face high winds. While home remedies including the use of a hat or visor, moisturizers, sunscreen and exfoliation can help, Dr. Ourian is able to erase these crow's feet in less than an hour using a variety of tech...

With Spring Here, Use Sun Sense to Enjoy It

...far below the commonly recommended minimum of SPF 15. Wear clothing with a thicker weave or apply sunscreen under a thin, porous shirt. In addition, a hat with a full, wide brim gives added protection to the face, neck and scalp, and sunglasses help protect the eyes from damage. Ignore skin type ...

LENA Foundation Revives Popular Online Child Language Assessment Tool

...creasing conversational turns and vocalizing to the child approximately 20,000 adult words per day, which is the equivalent of reading The Cat in the hat a dozen times. The LENA Foundation charges $19.95 for the Developmental Snapshot and will use the proceeds to further its research and developme...

New Study Finds Text-Messaging Reminders Effective in Improving Adherence to Sunscreen Use

...mends these other ways for everyone to Be Sun SmartSM: Wear protective clothing , such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, where possible. Seek shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun's rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you...

Abbott Announces Required Offer to Repurchase Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes of Its AMO Subsidiary

...he purp o ses of the Private Securit i es Liti g ation R efo r m Act of 1995. W e cauti o n t hat these for w ard-l o oki n g s t ateme n ts are subject to risks and u nce rt ainties tha t m a y...

On Sun Safety, Pool Staff May Take Cue From Others

...than 60 percent said they used sunscreen regularly, and less than half reported regular use of a shirt with sleeves, staying in the shade or wearing a hat while exposed to the sun. "There was a trend toward fewer sunburns as social norms, pool policies and participation in the Pool Cool program increa...

With Age Comes Greater Risk of Hypothermia

... Wear long underwear under your clothes, along with socks and slippers, when inside. Use a blanket or afghan to keep legs and shoulders warm. Wear a hat or cap indoors if necessary. Set the thermostat to at least 68 degrees. Home temperatures from 60 to 65 degrees can trigger hypothermia in older pe...

Technology Leaders Call on Congress to Support Investments in Digital Infrastructure as Part of Economic Stimulus and Recovery Plan

...oung Jim Whitehurst John VanZandt President and CEO CEO President Central Vermont Public Red hat CEO Softcenters, Inc. Service Cathleen P. Black Ken Whiteman Robert B. Catell President ...

Designer Surgical Scrub Caps, Hospital Gowns and StethoSocks Launches its 2009 Healthcare Fashion Season

...igns made with top quality fabrics in over 151 crazy colorful prints. With 25 Patient Hospital Gown prints, 151 Surgical Scrub Cap prints, 35 Bouffant hat prints and 165 Stethoscope Covers. All products are in stock, washed and ready to wear and shipping daily worldwide - it's now time to shop on-line at...

Red Cross Shelters Hundreds as Severe Weather Hits Northeast

...m if possible. If you must go outside, several layers of lightweight clothing will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Gloves (or mittens) and a hat will prevent loss of body heat. A blizzard WARNING means strong winds, blinding wind-driven snow and dangerous wind chill are expected. Seek s...

'Smiling' Author Reveals 12 Ways To Make Your Workplace Merry This Holiday Season

... of the ordinary. Employees love it when their leaders step out of their comfort zones. Come to work one day dressed as Santa or host a crazy holiday hat contest. The idea is to get people to smile or laugh or just feel more in the holiday spirit. Invite families to work even if it's just for c...

Dr. Will Sawyer and Henry the Hand Champion Handwasher Have Discovered How to PREVENT the Flu and Common Cold!! DO NOT TOUCH the T Zone!

...our Hands. Hands are the vector that transmit a majority of the germs causing respiratory and gastro-intestinal illnesses. It is not forgetting our hat or going out in the rain that causes us to become ill. We humans are the petri dish that grow and spread these diseases. Help break this chain reac...

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

...ick, warm socks. Take a break if you feel yourself getting too hot or too cold. See what you are shoveling/snow blowing. Make sure that your hat or scarf does not block your vision. Watch for ice patches and uneven surfaces. Avoid falls by wearing shoes or boots that have slip-resistant soles. ...

Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk

... that "you can get out on the beach, you just have to do protective things -- sit in the shade when you have lunch, wear sun-protective clothing and a hat when you are taking a walk on the beach," she said. The Australian classification system is useful because, "if you want to intervene in a setting ...

Aflac Duck Gives Back

...nch model sells for $10 while the larger, 10-inch model costs $15. Both models have the duck dressed in a red parka and sweater set with a warm winter hat and pom-poms. Each duck quacks the familiar "Aflaaac" when squeezed. Aflac makes pediatric cancer research and the Aflac Cancer Center in Atlanta it...

Holiday Gift Giving: How You and Your Budget can Survive the Season

...h that store bought presents can't beat. Plan ahead so you aren't stressed to finish them on time. -- Start a family exchange -- pull names out of a hat to make sure its fair. Gift exchanges allow each person to buy a thoughtful gift as opposed to several so-so ones -- and you won't go broke. -- Use ...

The SCOOTER Store's Gift of a Power Wheelchair Allows Woman to Enjoy Active Life Once Again

...ugh she has no money and no insurance, The SCOOTER Store found a way to give Ms. Lewis a power wheelchair and, in turn, a fresh outlook," he said. "My hat is off to The SCOOTER Store because this wheelchair will take her body and mind to a happy place." Mobility Manager, Tony Williams, of The SCOOTER S...

Dermatologists Score Healthy First for Fans at Final Tennis Tournament Before U.S. Open

...to sunny days, adds Dr. Aasi, who states that the sun's harmful rays shine through even under cloudier skies -- "so stay covered, wear your sunscreen, hat and protective sunglasses!" The WDS national campaign is co-chaired by WDS members Adrienne Stewart, MD (Denver, CO) and Michel McDonald, MD (Nashvi...

Medical And Nursing Scrubs Retailer Blue Sky Scrubs Unveils New Website

...s designer has also added a new line of fabric to its women's scrub hats - notably American Summer as well as Tiki Drinks in the men's scrub hat Urban Collection. About Blue Sky Scrubs: Blue Sky Scrubs is a leader in manufacturing classic and fashionable medical and nursing scrubs and sc...