Professional Basketball Star Grant Hill Coaches Parents in MRSA Defense
Professional Basketball Star Grant Hill Coaches Parents in MRSA Defense
Washington, DC (Vocus) September 23, 2010
Skin infections like MRSA, which spread through skin to skin contact as well as contact with equipment and shared items, are the cause of 56 percent of all outbreaks of infectious diseases in competitive sports in the U.S.1,2 – but simple steps parents can take can help prevent the spread. MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a potentially life-threatening antibiotic resistant Staph bacteria that has increasingly been found in community and youth sports settings.3
The Stop MRSA Now Coalition in partnership with The Clorox Company and SwapMeSports.com, has teamed up with Grant Hill to launch Equip them Well, a program to help teach families and sports teams about practical MRSA prevention steps, such as washing hands and disinfecting equipment with a bleach solution. Like so many others who have been affected by the threat of MRSA, seven-time NBA all-star Grant Hill understands the importance of prevention, both in the locker room and on the court.
“We need to get more kids in the game with youth sports – but I also know firsthand that MRSA is a tough opponent that many young athletes may face,” said Grant Hill, MRSA survivor and Stop MRSA Now Coalition member. “That is why I am excited about the Equip Them Well program to inform parents and coaches that we all play a part in MRSA prevention.”
Donate Used Sports Equipment and Score a Chance to Meet Grant Hill
In addition to educating parents about MRSA prevention, the Equip Them Well program is committed to providing the resources necessary for kids from all communities to take part in youth sports. Parents can collect, disinfect and donate used youth sports equipment to communities in need through the Equip Them Well page on StopMRSANow.org.
Each family that visits StopMRSANow.org and enters the sweepstakes will score a chance to win a trip to Phoenix for a Suns game and exclusive “meet-and-greet” with Grant Hill.
Equip Them Well – With Simple Equipment Wellness Steps
MRSA is generally spread by skin to skin contact and by touching surfaces that have come in contact with a person’s infection. The following steps can help prevent the spread in community settings:
Scrub up – Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand rub sanitizer.
Wipe it down – Use a disinfecting bleach solution to wipe down and disinfect hard surfaces. (1 tablespoon of disinfecting bleach diluted in 1 gallon of water or as directed on label)
Cover your cuts – Keep any nicks or wounds covered with a clean, dry bandage until healed.
Keep to yourself – Do not share personal items, like towels or razors, that come into contact with bare skin.
Use a barrier – Keep a towel or clothing between skin and shared equipment.
Don’t play dirty – Wash children’s athletic clothing after each use, using the warmest wash recommended and adding bleach when appropriate.
All teams know that sports equipment is often shared among teammates. That makes “equipment wellness” another important part of preventing the spread of MRSA in youth sports settings. It is important to:
Regularly clean and disinfect sports equipment like balls, racket grips and bats.
Pay particular attention to disinfecting or properly laundering sports equipment that comes into direct contact with the skin of the players, such as headgear/helmets, mats, and body armor.3,4
Avoid using tape to wrap gripping areas of rackets, bar bells, or to repair rips and tears on other sports equipment. This may provide an environment for germs to thrive and may interfere with the disinfectant process.
Parents can read and download practical prevention steps online at http://www.stopmrsanow.org.
About STOP MRSA NOW
STOP MRSA NOW is a coalition of community members who have experienced first-hand the threat of MRSA and MRSA experts who are committed to working together to reduce the spread of MRSA in community settings and to educate community members on MRSA prevention.
MRSA is a potentially life-threatening antibiotic resistant Staph infection. The MRSA bacteria is carried by up to 5 percent of the population, especially in younger people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2005, nearly 19,000 Americans died from MRSA infections. During the same year, there were 134 cases of MRSA in children.
About SwapMeSports.com
SwapMeSports.com is a free community website that allows parents to buy, sell, trade or donate used sports equipment. The organization facilitates the donation of equipment to organizations, schools and leagues through its community giving program. All donated equipment benefits the many children who would like to participate in sports but cannot afford to. SwapMeSports.com’s sponsorship of Equip Them Well encourages families and teams to collect, disinfect and donate used sports equipment, while educating them on MRSA prevention. For more information, visit http://www.swapmesports.com.
About The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, with fiscal year 2010 revenues of $ 5.53 billion. Clorox markets some of consumers’ most trusted and recognized brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Green Works® natural home care products; Brita® water-filtration systems; Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and K C Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; Fresh Step® and Scoop Away® cat litter; and Armor All® and STP® auto-care products. Clorox is committed to making a positive difference in the communities where its employees work and live. Founded in 1980, The Clorox Company Foundation has awarded cash grants totaling more than $ 80 million to nonprofit organizations, schools and colleges. In fiscal 2010 alone, the foundation awarded $ 3.5 million in cash grants, and Clorox made product donations valued at $ 8.8 million. For more information about Clorox, visit http://www.TheCloroxCompany.com.
1 Turbeville, S.D., Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Competitive Sports. American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2006: 34(11):1860-5.
2 Zinder, S.Z., National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Skin Diseases. Journal of Athletic Training. 2010;45(4):411-428.
3 http://chfs.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/DAE9D31C-E9C5-4038-8406-E6B41F70A716/134186/MRSAGuidelinesFinal2_Nov14.doc
4 http://www.cdph.ca.gov/healthinfo/discond/documents/camrsainfectionsguidelineathleticsdepartment.pdf
5 “Defend Against MRSA,” GoErie.com (PA). July 20, 2008.
6 “Puzzling threat; Tough infection challenges doctors,” Cox News Service. July 29, 2008
7 Klevens, R M, Invasive Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in the United States. JAMA. 2007;298(15):1763-1771.
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Wie Katzen sich mit dem Felines Coronavirus infizieren, das Virus das FIP verursacht.
Das Felines Coronavirus (FCoV), das Virus das Feline Infektiöse Peritonitis (FIP) verursacht, wird mit dem Kot ausgeschieden. Wenn Katzen das Virus aufnehmen (oder einatmen) entsteht eine FCoV-Infektion. FCoV ist ein sehr ansteckendes Virus und es wird durch ganz wenig Katzenstreu-Staub aus einem Katzenklo, das kurz zuvor von einer infizierten Katze benutzt wurde, verbreitet. Das FCoV ist ein ziemlich stabiles Virus, das bis zu 7 Wochen im Umfeld überleben kann (es ist nicht so stabil wie das Parvovirus, das ein Jahr überleben kann, ist aber viel stabiler als das Felines Herpesvirus, das nur so um die 12 Stunden überlebt). Das FCoV befindet sich im Katzenkot, in der Katzenstreu (außer, wenn die Streu Anti-Virus-Eigenschaften besitzt) und in einem stabilen Umfeld in einem Haus oder Asyl. Draußen, scharren die Katzen ihren Kot zu, der dann schnell im Boden abgebaut wird. Im Gegensatz zu Hunden, suchen die Katzen den Kot anderer Katzen nicht; dadurch ist die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass das FCoV stirbt bevor eine andere Katze es antrifft sehr groß. Das FCoV ist sehr infektiös und wird im Verhältnis von Milliarden von Teilchen pro Gramm Kot (oder pro Unze Kot) ausgeschieden. Im folgenden Videoclip, sehen wir einen gesunden FCoV infizierten Kater, Augustus. Sein Kot enthält Milliarden von hoch infektiösen Viren, wenn er aufs Katzenklo geht. Augustus scheidet das Virus während ein paar Wochen oder Monaten mit seinem Kot aus, und hört dann auf das Virus auszuscheiden; vielleicht …
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Trend Towards More Sustainable Products Gets Boost With New Worldwise-Walmart Partnership
Trend Towards More Sustainable Products Gets Boost With New Worldwise-Walmart Partnership
Bentonville, AR (PRWEB) October 7, 2010
Worldwise, Inc., a leading environmentally responsible consumer products company, has teamed up with Walmart to launch an innovative new program to bring the latest generation of environmentally responsible products to consumers nationwide. Under this partnership, Walmart will provide Worldwise with recyclable waste materials that will be turned into a variety of pet products for sale at Walmart starting in October 2010.
Using a proprietary processing method, Worldwise will be recycling the following Walmart materials into its products:
Bottles are being recycled into dog beds
Hangers are being turned into cat litter pans, scoops, and scratchers
Bags are being converted into cat litter liners
Corrugated cardboard is being processed into cat scratchers
The amount of these types of materials utilized annually by consumers and businesses is immense. For example, an estimated 50 billion water and soda bottles are consumed each year in the United States, while only approximately 25 percent are recycled.
“This program will set a new standard for consumers looking for products that are better for themselves, their pocketbooks, and their planet,” said Aaron Lamstein, Executive Chairman for Worldwise. Inc. “We believe this has the potential to spark a revolution in how manufacturers and retailers can work collaboratively to offer better products for its customers.”
The Full Circle™ program is the result of years of effort by Worldwise to create a closed loop system that uses customer recyclables in the manufacturing process of new products. After working through a variety of complex supply chain and manufacturing challenges, stores are now stocked with PoochPlanet and SmartyKat pet products containing recycled Walmart materials.
“This program is the type of innovative thinking that will help Walmart reach its company wide goals for sustainability,” said John Kunkel, Sr. Buyer, Pets for Walmart. “We are committed to creating zero waste and the closed loop partnership with Worldwise is a perfect example of how retailers and suppliers can cooperate to innovate and achieve greater sustainability.”
Worldwise has built a reputation as an industry leader in sustainable manufacturing and marketing. One example of this commitment is the use of recycled plastic bottles in its EcoRest® fiberfill used in PoochPlanet pet beds for the past ten years.
Worldwise estimates that through PoochPlanet pet bed sales at Walmart and Sam’s Club in the next year, Worldwise will keep the equivalent of over 100,000,000 16.9 oz. plastic bottles out of landfills. This includes the equivalent of approximately 25,000,000 16.9 oz bottles provided by Walmart and Sam’s Clubs.
“Creating ‘Closed Loop’ systems, that generally utilize waste from one process as the raw material for another, have long been hailed as an important model for more sustainable consumption,” said Matthew Turnbull, Worldwise CEO. “These Full Circle products prove that consumers do not have to sacrifice quality or pay higher prices for innovative pet products made from recycled materials.”
The nine PoochPlanet and SmartyKat pet products on sale in October at Walmart stores are labeled with the brand’s EcoAdvantages® logo as well as the Full Circle™ insignia for easy consumer identification.
The products include:
PoochPlanet Dog Beds:
The PoochPlanet 27″x36″ Pet Bed, 29″x36″ Pet Bed, 32″x42″ Pet Bed, and 40″x50″ all contain recycled Walmart plastic bottles.
All PoochPlanet pet beds are filled with EcoRest recycled fiberfill made from recycled plastic bottles or other environmentally preferable materials.
SmartyKat Cat Scratchers:
The SmartyKat ScratchPod® contains recycled Walmart hangers in the base and recycled Walmart cardboard in the honeycomb scratcher.
The ScratchPod® Refill contains recycled Walmart cardboard.
Litter Accessories:
The SmartyKat LitterLoo™ litter box contains recycled Walmart plastic hangers.
The SmartyKat WasteNot™ drawstring liners contain recycled Walmart plastic bags.
The SmartyKat LooLadle™ contains recycled Walmart plastic hangers.
Worldwise also offers more than 50 additional pet products at Walmart that feature environmental advantages.
Editor’s Note: Images and video illustrating the Full Circle™ process and program are available at http://www.fullcircle-walmart.com/press. B-roll containing store images and sound bites can be accessed via the online newsrooms at http://walmartstores.com/Video/?id=1537.
About Worldwise
The SmartyKat and PoochPlanet brands are manufactured by Worldwise, a leading consumer pet products company. By developing unique, high-quality products made from natural, recycled, reclaimed and certified organic material, and distributing them through the nation’s leading retailers, Worldwise brands are changing consumer beliefs about the look, feel, price and performance of http://www.worldwise.com.
About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or “Walmart,” serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at more than 8,400 retail units under 55 different banners in 15 countries. With fiscal year 2010 sales of $ 405 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity, Walmart ranked first among retailers in Fortune Magazine’s 2009 Most Admired Companies survey. Additional information about Walmart can be found on Twitter . Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmartstores.com/ and http://www.samsclub.com.
Walmart’s Sustainability Commitment
As part of its company-wide sustainability goals, Walmart is committed to being supplied 100 percent by renewable energy, creating zero waste and selling products that sustain people and resources. The company is moving toward these goals by using sustainable sourcing practices including energy efficiency, waste reduction, renewable energy and lifecycle management. These initiatives are making Walmart a more sustainable company and helping create a favorable environment for green job creation.
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Horse Equine Insurance
Horse equine insurance is something that every horse owner should consider purchasing. It offers much needed protection in the event that something unfortunate happens to their horse. Most people don’t like to think about the unfortunate things which might befall their horse. However, avoidance isn’t healthy, nor will it help them protect their investment if something were to happen.
There are numerous insurance companies that sell horse insurance policies. One that people should consider is horse-insurance.co.uk.
The company offers coverage for ponies and horses up to 20 years old. They sell a variety of benefits which can be combined to create a single policy. In all, there are seven options for people to choose from. One of the best things about horse-insurance.co.uk policies is that they allow individuals to pay just for the coverage they need. Instant quotes are available and the process of writing up a policy can begin right away.
The benefits offered at horse-insurance.co.uk are very good. Policy holders receive up to £4,000 in veterinarian fees per incident and £1,750 for tack and saddlery. Public liability coverage is available for up to £1.25 million.
More information about equine horse insurance can be found at horse-insurance.co.uk. Any questions and/or concerns should be reported to the company’s customer support staff. They are pleased to answer all questions.
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PETCO Hosts National Pet Adoption Weekend to Help the 5-7 Million Animals Entering Shelters Yearly
PETCO Hosts National Pet Adoption Weekend to Help the 5-7 Million Animals Entering Shelters Yearly
La Mesa, CA (Vocus) November 2, 2010
PETCO hosts National Pet Adoption Weekend to help the 5-7 million animals entering shelters yearly.
WHAT:
To help the 5-7 million companion animals that enter shelters every year find homes, EVERY PETCO store will host National Pet Adoption events the weekend of November 6. The event will provide animal lovers across the nation the chance to meet many adoptable pets, learn about area animal adoption groups, inquire about the best ways to care for a new pet, and find out about PETCO’s amazing Think Adoption First program.
The November National Pet Adoption Weekend is sponsored by Natural Balance. Customers who adopt a pet during November 6-7 will receive special offers from PETCO and a free small bag of Natural Balance dry dog or cat food (while supplies last). Adopt a cat during National Adoption Weekend and receive 1 FREE 16 lb.jug of PETCO Cat Litter (while supplies last). Plus, all pet parents who adopt enjoy additional savings from PETCO’s Think Adoption First Care and Savings program. Ask a store associate for details.
WHEN:
Saturday and Sunday Nov. 6-7
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE:
All PETCO locations. Check with local stores for exact times and details of specific adoption events. Visit http://www.petco.com to find a location.
VISUALS:
Great visuals of adoptable animals
Interviews with adoption groups, new pet parents and PETCO representatives
CONTACT:
Mia West – West PR
619.501.2756
Mwest(at)west-pr(dot)com
For general information on PETCO National Pet Adoption events, visit http://www.petco.com/adoptions
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