Sport Teams and an Active Commute Can Help Combat Teen Obe sity Teens, who are active member of a sports team, walk or even bike to school reduces their chances of becoming overweight or obese. Read the full article.U.S. kids' Health Report Shows Good, Bad
More children are living in poverty and fewer parents are working in these economically trying times, according to the annual government report assessing the well-being of the nation's children. More on the report. Poor Sleep May Age Your Brain Evidence is building that poor sleep patterns may do more than make you cranky: The amount and quality of shuteye you get could be linked to mental deterioration and Alzheimer's disease, four new studies suggest. Read more.
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Teens under age 17 in New York will be banned from indoor tanning under a new law intended to protect children from ultraviolet radiation and a higher risk of skin cancer. Read more.
Injury Prevention Starts in Your own Back Yard
Whether your child is operating the mower or playing nearby, it is important to take precautions to avoid serious injury. Find out some tips.
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As Prescription Drug Abuse Rises, U.S. Re-Examines Drug Policy
The increase in prescription drug abuse in the United States is forcing the government to re-examine its emphasis on trying to stop shipments of illegal drugs into the country, The New York Times reports.
Experts Sound Alarm Over Sleeping pills
Public angst over the abuse of painkillers is overshadowing what Canadian researchers say is an even more pressing problem: the nation's growing love affair with sleeping pills. Read more.
NY Law Aimed at Painkiller Addiction Called Model
A new state law designed to curb the prescription drug addiction that kills one American every 19 minutes is a model for the country, New York officials said. Find out about the law. |
Best Practices for Pledging
NOYS created a "Best Practices for Pledging" information sheet. Use it to create your own
NTSB Details Three Safety Recommendations to NHTSA Program Warns Drivers of Kids Left in Cars
Safe Kids Worldwide and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have teamed up in an initiative called "Where's Baby? Look Before You Lock." More about the campaign. |
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1 is 2 Many Launches Dating Violence Public Service Announcement
In this PSA, David Beckham, Jeremy Lin, Evan Longoria, Eli Manning, Jimmy Rollins, Joe Torre and Andy Katz ask all men to step up, talk about how wrong it is, and help end the violence. Check out the PSA.
Proposed Law Would Ban All Workplace Abuse 
The Legislature is looking at expanding the law to protect all employees from bullying and harrassment-regardless of their race, gender or sexual orientation-from not only employers, but from co-workers as well. More on the bill.
Hawaii Enacts 4 New Laws To Curb Cybercrimes
Gov. Neil Abercrombie recently signed bills to combat cyberbullying.
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Volvo was founded eighty-five years ago. Back then, our founders said, "Cars are driven by people. The guiding principle behind everything we make at Volvo, therefore, is and must remain safety." At that time, there wasn't much talk about safety in the infancy of the automobile, yet there was Volvo, making it clear safety needed to be a top priority. Today, we aren't just talking safety - we are leading it.
Volvo has had many world firsts in safety technology -- from the first factory three point seatbelt to more recently, Pedestrian Detection, which automatically brakes if someone walks out in front of the vehicle. Even with all of these accomplishments, we are much more than safety. The "Volvo Saved My Life" club was started for people who were saved from a horrific crash all because they were driving a Volvo. Volvo has boldly stated in our "Vision 2020" that by the end of the decade no person should be lose their life or be injured in a new Volvo - and it's something that guides each and every employee at Volvo each day.
Volvo is very proud of these accomplishments. The new Volvo S60 has been caused quite a buzz in the automotive world, racking up an impressive amount of awards since its debut, not only for its safety technology, but for its performance. For the latest Volvo news, product updates and events follow us on Twitter (@VolvoCarsUS) and "Like" us on Facebook (VolvoCarsUS). Also, be sure to tune in once a month for our Twitter chat serie s, called #SwedeSpeak, for in-depth chats on driver safety, youth safety, car tips and exclusive product reveals. And now you can find us on the National Organizations for Youth Safety as a member, promoting youth safety whether it be driving, or encouraging positive decision making in youths worldwide.
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Grant/Youth Opportunities
Do Something Seed Grant
Deadline: None
These grants can be used towards project ideas and programs that are just getting started, or to jump-start your program and realize your ideas for the first time. These grants can also be used towards projects that are already developed and sustainable, towards the next steps of your project and organization to help you as you look to expand your project and grow your impact. Apply for a $500 grant now.
GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders ProgramDeadline: N/AIf you are in your first or second year of study in Engineering, Technology, Business, Finance, Management or Economics and you are attending a participating university, then you could qualify for the GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders program. More information. RESIST Deadline: August 3, 2012
RESIST gives small but timely grants and loans to grassroots groups engaged in activist organizing and educational work within movements for social change. More information.
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