To make a difference in impacting the worlds oceans for the better sign up to be a seafood watch advocate. Follow these steps.
1. Go to Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Web site, http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp. All the information from this article and more is located at this site.
2. Through Monterey Bay Aquarium, get a free pocket guide about which seafood is caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways and which is safe for consumption. Individuals may use these guides when ordering seafood.
3. Individuals may sign up to be a seafood advocate through the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Web site and receive the Aquarium’s packet of information regarding seafood, the environment and your health.
4. Individuals can let restaurants and grocery stores know what they think about the seafood they offer. Remember that restaurants and grocery stores order what the consumer wants. The consumers can help guide restaurants and grocery stores seafood choices.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Utah State University holds Luau on Campus
The Voyage was great and very entertaining. One of the biggest things that stood out to me while I watched this performance was the passion the Polynesian dancers have as they perform, there must have been a lot of preparation put into this performance because it was put together very well. Every participant in the Luau performed with passion and the dancers moved together wonderfully. The choreography seems so unique and was very captivating as well. I couldn’t help but find this performance to be unique, neat, and fascinating. Some performers told stories about their people and the islands. Many of the dances told stories of the Polynesian culture as well and I think it was so neat to fallow each unique dance as it told a story about the islands and the people.
USU Ballroom Dance
When a dance is choreographed well with a great music choice to back it up, it sends chills down my spine. I had the opportunity to observe the USU Ballroom Dance team and they performed very well. I do like dance and have a great respect for those who are able to dance so easily. There is no question that USU Ballroom dance is a great organization and I want it to succeed. The students who performed are much better dancers than I will ever be. I am also glad the students who participate in it have such dedication to their dance and organization.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Utah Public Relations Conference
Utah Public Relations Conference
Hosted by USU PRSSA
Theme: "Position to Win" is a conference held at Utah State University for the purpose of showing both students and professionals how to create a winning self and business especially in an economically down time. The conference will hit different aspects of public relations (event planning, non-profit organizations, athletics, relations to the media, PR agency) and how they use PR effectively. Students, professionals and the general public from all over the state of Utah will walk away from the conference feeling like their time was well spent and they have the PR tools and principles that will give them a position to win.
Registration: This year the conference will be free for students and professionals. There is a $10 fee for lunch and conference materials. To register for the conference professionals and students will contact Leisa Black at 435-797-3292
Hosted by USU PRSSA
Theme: "Position to Win" is a conference held at Utah State University for the purpose of showing both students and professionals how to create a winning self and business especially in an economically down time. The conference will hit different aspects of public relations (event planning, non-profit organizations, athletics, relations to the media, PR agency) and how they use PR effectively. Students, professionals and the general public from all over the state of Utah will walk away from the conference feeling like their time was well spent and they have the PR tools and principles that will give them a position to win.
Registration: This year the conference will be free for students and professionals. There is a $10 fee for lunch and conference materials. To register for the conference professionals and students will contact Leisa Black at 435-797-3292
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Position Paper, Burger Planet
During the past decade there has been a rise in the consumer’s awareness and consciousness of diet and the need for healthier lifestyles. Caloric and fat intake has become a deciding factor in food choices, and due to the stigma of healthiness surrounding fast food consumption, the potential to negatively affect Burger Planet and its franchises is great.
Since its foundation in 1934, Burger Planet has served upwards of 52 billion customers throughout the world. Over the years, the Quick Service Restaurant Industry has become a staple in American society however, growing consumer awareness and a series of recent legislation threatens its place in society. Within the past three years some of the United States' most prominent cities such as New York and Los Angeles have passed strict laws regarding the issues of health in the Quick Service Restaurant industry with similar legislation in the process in several other states.
It is suggested that an implementation of a healthy alternative to Burger Planet's menu and image evaluation would be beneficial to the company as well as the consumer. The addition of Jayne Peterson and a newly added menu is a great start to the change. Her notoriety in the mass media is a benefit, and having her as a spokeswoman will put Burger Planet in a better light with consumer's who place health in high regard. Additionally, the newly added menu options add to the positive change. The new menu, which includes gourmet salads, fresh fruit and low-fat options, will draw in a new market of health conscious consumers, namely middle-aged women who previously did not consume fast food as highly.
It would also be beneficial to highlight Burger Planet's belief in healthy lifestyles for its customers. As Peterson said in a recent interview, "The company believes in encouraging customers to live healthier, active lifestyles."
Although the new menu is to be advertised please do not disregard the original menu that has aided Burger Planet in its growing success. Ensure that customers know that Burger Planet is simply improving its menu and not changing it, and not alienating our base customers who were crucial to success.
The fast food industry has had a problem with caloric intake. Soda for example is offered with most value meals. Although soda is not specifically addressed as a problem with Burger Planet, soda makes up a large part of the caloric intake from meals at restaurants.
Caroline Shugart USU Employee Wellness Coordinator said, “Soda has 15 teaspoons of sugar and 250 calories in a 20 ounce bottle.”
“Why have so much crap in drinks and why market it to kids, I think it’s unethical.”
If people stop drinking one soda a day that they would normally drink, Shugart said over the course of one year 91,250 calories and 50 pounds of sugar would no longer be taken into the body,
“That is 26 pounds of fat that could be lost in a year.” Shugart said.
According to an article from http://www.ehow.com/how_2146946_calculate-calories-needed-per-day.html, “Many people live by the 2,000 calorie a day diet, the truth is the number of calories you need to maintain your body weight will vary greatly depending on your activity level and current weight.” Although this is true, we can use 2,000 calories as a baseline when looking at caloric intake. According to http://www.fatcalories.com/, large fries from McDonalds contain 570 calories, a medium 380, and small 250. Depending on what hamburger is purchased in a meal deal, the calories range from 250 calories for a small hamburger, to 740 calories for a double quarter pound hamburger with cheese. So if a person ordered small fries, a hamburger and drank 20 oz. of soda, that person would consume more than 750 calories in from the smallest meal. Portion sizes are larger than they need to be as well. If a person ordered a quarter pound hamburger, with a large drink of soda and a large fry, the person would consume 1560 calories for one meal and that is without a refill on the soda. That only leaves 440 calories to consume for the rest of the day. If the meal was replaced by a chicken sandwich instead, the calories from chicken sandwiches range from 400 calories to 670 calories. If people eat out two times a day and 2,000 calories is all the body needs to function in a healthy manner then it is easy to see how many fast food organizations need to change their meals to make them healthier.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Finalized Press Release announcing No-Step
For Immediate Release
March 3, 2009
No-Step Inc.
Contact: Creator Larry Allred Jr.
604 South 700 East
Orem UT, 84097
www.nostep.com
Phone: 801-554-4567
While ladder injuries are prevalent during construction and household chores many precautions have been implemented to prevent these injuries, one recent development in ladder safety is the patent pending No-Step.
Larry Allred Sr. and Larry Allred Jr. the creators of no-step said, “No-Step was created to reduce ladder injuries and bring about a safer work environment for people working on ladders.”
Younger Allred said among the list of safety precautions used to prevent accidents is the suggestion that no individual uses the top step of the ladder while working. He said the warning signs are easy to ignore and many people use this top step anyway because the sign doesn’t stop them, becomes faded from sunlight or is scratched off.
“No-step stops people from using the top steps of ladders all together,” Younger Allred said.
He said it snaps into place and stays securely in the top step preventing anyone from stepping further up the ladder than they should, in this way there is a lower possibility that people will fall because balance won’t be lost and ladders won’t teeter back and forth because people are standing to high on them.
Younger Allred said, “I am hoping the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will recognize that their labeling is being over looked with ladder safety. This is one more simple precaution that can save lives and prevent injuries and will be much more effective than warning stickers.”
The Safe Ladder Management report stated, “OSHA concluded that 100% of ladder accidents might be eliminated with proper attention to the application of equipment, and the proper training of climbers. Human failure causes most ladder falls, but the preventable error is often administrative; not the fault of the victim.”
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission report more than 532,000 people were injured in falls from ladders in 2007.
According to Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia, “Trauma researchers at the Alfred Hospital have begun looking at preventative measures to improve ladder safety following the release of statistics that show one-in-three ladder falls results in severe head injury and most patients eventually returned home, many required extensive rehabilitation and a number did not survive their injuries.”
Introducing a new product for step ladders, the new product known as No-Step is molded from a non-conductive piece of plastic (polypropylene). It has been engineered to fit most all makes of "A-Frame" step ladders. The purpose of this design is to deny any access to or above the top step, or cap of a step ladder. If you are standing too high on the ladder you may lose your balance and fall. Most falls from ladders seem to result in head trauma. The design will run from the bottom of the ladder cap downward to the very top "step" which is referred to by OSHA as "Not a Step" (1926.1053(b)(13). No-Step will help lower step ladder accidents in direct relation to this existing issue.
For More Information Contact:
James Johnson,
Public Relations Specialist,
No-Step Inc.
james.johnson@gmailcom
801-554-4567
March 3, 2009
No-Step Inc.
Contact: Creator Larry Allred Jr.
604 South 700 East
Orem UT, 84097
www.nostep.com
Phone: 801-554-4567
One Step too Far
Patent pending No-Step hopes to decrease ladder injuries.
Patent pending No-Step hopes to decrease ladder injuries.
While ladder injuries are prevalent during construction and household chores many precautions have been implemented to prevent these injuries, one recent development in ladder safety is the patent pending No-Step.
Larry Allred Sr. and Larry Allred Jr. the creators of no-step said, “No-Step was created to reduce ladder injuries and bring about a safer work environment for people working on ladders.”
Younger Allred said among the list of safety precautions used to prevent accidents is the suggestion that no individual uses the top step of the ladder while working. He said the warning signs are easy to ignore and many people use this top step anyway because the sign doesn’t stop them, becomes faded from sunlight or is scratched off.
“No-step stops people from using the top steps of ladders all together,” Younger Allred said.
He said it snaps into place and stays securely in the top step preventing anyone from stepping further up the ladder than they should, in this way there is a lower possibility that people will fall because balance won’t be lost and ladders won’t teeter back and forth because people are standing to high on them.
Younger Allred said, “I am hoping the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will recognize that their labeling is being over looked with ladder safety. This is one more simple precaution that can save lives and prevent injuries and will be much more effective than warning stickers.”
The Safe Ladder Management report stated, “OSHA concluded that 100% of ladder accidents might be eliminated with proper attention to the application of equipment, and the proper training of climbers. Human failure causes most ladder falls, but the preventable error is often administrative; not the fault of the victim.”
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission report more than 532,000 people were injured in falls from ladders in 2007.
According to Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia, “Trauma researchers at the Alfred Hospital have begun looking at preventative measures to improve ladder safety following the release of statistics that show one-in-three ladder falls results in severe head injury and most patients eventually returned home, many required extensive rehabilitation and a number did not survive their injuries.”
Introducing a new product for step ladders, the new product known as No-Step is molded from a non-conductive piece of plastic (polypropylene). It has been engineered to fit most all makes of "A-Frame" step ladders. The purpose of this design is to deny any access to or above the top step, or cap of a step ladder. If you are standing too high on the ladder you may lose your balance and fall. Most falls from ladders seem to result in head trauma. The design will run from the bottom of the ladder cap downward to the very top "step" which is referred to by OSHA as "Not a Step" (1926.1053(b)(13). No-Step will help lower step ladder accidents in direct relation to this existing issue.
For More Information Contact:
James Johnson,
Public Relations Specialist,
No-Step Inc.
james.johnson@gmailcom
801-554-4567
Media Pitch
Cache Valley Area Association Teaches Investing Fundamentals.
The economy suffers because lawmakers don’t understand investing concepts.
Dear Jason Anderson,
A non-profit organization called Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA), teaches people to learn the right mentality and approaches when investing to become successful.
“America is suffering because people and lawmakers don’t understand these concepts,” said Preston Parker, the founder of CVAIA .
Parker believes through proper education and practice, people can become financially independent within ten years of following the guidelines set forth by CVAIA. Members of CVAIA become wealthy with the passive income they receive through investing properly. Parker said nearly 95 percent of people in the world live off the earned income they make from going to work every day. He said the other five percent, the worlds wealthy, live off of passive income, which is the money they make from investing wisely. CVAIA teaches people should spend their time doing things they love, and learn the right mentality and approaches to investing to become successful and increase their passive income.
CVAIA is a non-profit organization, has more than 80 members and their next meeting is Feb. 26, at 7:00 pm. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, the Law of Abundance, the Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including, Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August of 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risks of investing.
For More Information Contact:
James Johnson,
Public Relations Specialist,
Cache Valley Area Association
james.johnson@cvaia.com
801-554-4567
The economy suffers because lawmakers don’t understand investing concepts.
Dear Jason Anderson,
A non-profit organization called Cache Valley Area Investors Association (CVAIA), teaches people to learn the right mentality and approaches when investing to become successful.
“America is suffering because people and lawmakers don’t understand these concepts,” said Preston Parker, the founder of CVAIA .
Parker believes through proper education and practice, people can become financially independent within ten years of following the guidelines set forth by CVAIA. Members of CVAIA become wealthy with the passive income they receive through investing properly. Parker said nearly 95 percent of people in the world live off the earned income they make from going to work every day. He said the other five percent, the worlds wealthy, live off of passive income, which is the money they make from investing wisely. CVAIA teaches people should spend their time doing things they love, and learn the right mentality and approaches to investing to become successful and increase their passive income.
CVAIA is a non-profit organization, has more than 80 members and their next meeting is Feb. 26, at 7:00 pm. CVAIA embraces the Law of Attraction, the Law of Abundance, the Law of Exchange. They practice the methods found in the ideologies of books including, Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Wealthy Barber, The Millionaire Next Door, Atlas Shrugged, The Automatic Millionaire, and The Secret. CVAIA began in August of 2007 and now has members from many geographical locations and from all walks of life. The members come together with the same belief: that education mitigates the risks of investing.
For More Information Contact:
James Johnson,
Public Relations Specialist,
Cache Valley Area Association
james.johnson@cvaia.com
801-554-4567
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