The Booth Museum Will Premiere Ken Freeman Art Exhibition Nov 12, 2009
Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona chose two of these posters for display in the Library of Congress in the American Legacy Project. Ken was known affectionately as Rembrandt of the Rodeo by members of the press. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Let’s ban all flavors of cigarettes Sep 26, 2009
This week, the American Legacy Foundation, established in the tobacco settlement with the states, urged the FDA to ban menthol along with the other flavors. Literally many hundreds of tobacco industry documents conclusively establish that the tobacco industry has for decades systematically developed and marketed menthol products, the foundation said. (Boston Globe)
Belmont Town Club meets Thursday Sep 15, 2009
A point in time American legacy. Town club s officers and its membership again, extend to former members and friends an invitation to join us on this evening. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
RadioShack would like you to call it 'The Shack' Aug 6, 2009
"We have an iconic American legacy brand," says Lee Applbaum, chief marketing officer at RadioShack. "This is a way to ensure that customers understand our innovation in products with a focus on mobility, leading brands and knowledgeable associates.". (USA Today -- Tech)
Pro & Con: Do anti-smoking programs work to reduce smoking? Jul 21, 2009
This brand became known as the Truth Campaign and was successfully used in Florida with funds from its settlement with the tobacco industry, and was rolled out nationally by the American Legacy Foundation as an outgrowth of the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement. The Truth Campaign was unprecedented in its success. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
• Events calendar Jun 26, 2009
Featured speakers and presenters: John Tateishi, national director of Japanese American Citizens League; Dave Adler, Idaho State University political scientist; Raquel Arenz, CSI professor of bilingual education; Gerard Baker, superintendent of Mount Rushmore National Monument; Raymond Cross, University of Montana professor; Lane Hirabayashi, Asian American Studies Department chairman at UCLA; Tom Ikeda, executive director of Densho, a Japanese American legacy project preserving Japanese... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Study: Gov't not spending much on drug prevention May 28, 2009
It points to the success of the American Legacy Foundation's "Truth" campaign on youth smoking, and says similar campaigns are needed to target drug abuse and underage drinking. Merely blaming those who made the choice to begin using alcohol or drugs or to start smoking does not work, the report points out. (CNN -- Health)
'In The Black': A financial how-to with African Americans in mind May 26, 2009
"Visualize what you want. Pick up a copy of Essence, O, Ebony, American Legacy, or Black Enterprise and cut out photos that portray our array of beauty. Find images of families and graduates, homes ... whatever fits within the context of your goals." Paste those pictures in a journal so you can visualize where you're going. Write affirmations that empower you in your pursuit of your goals. (USA Today -- Money)
Belmont Town Club to feature talk by Firenze May 21 May 4, 2009
Guest speaker, Angelo Firenze, former chairman of Belmont s Board of Selectman will extend an expansive State of the Town overview, Town Government, an American Legacy. Its systemic roots replete in traditions. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Researchers Profile the 'Light' Smoker Apr 8, 2009
"This special issue is chapter one of a very important volume in the overall fight against tobacco," Cheryl G. Healton, president and chief executive of the American Legacy Foundation, said in the news release ... The American Legacy Foundation, an anti-tobacco group created as part of the 1998 national settlement against the tobacco industry, co-funded the special issue along with the U.S. National Cancer Institute, the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse and the U.S. National Institutes of... (MEDLINEplus)
GOP Budget: Growth With Tax Cuts, Spending Freeze Apr 2, 2009
The plan works to accomplish four main goals: 1) fulfill the mission of health and retirement security; 2) control our nation's debts; 3) put the economy on a path of growth and leadership in the global economy; and 4) preserve the American legacy of leaving the next generation better off. . (Newsmax)
Not Enough Smokers Find Quit Support at the Doctor's Office Apr 1, 2009
(1)A national survey from the American Legacy Foundation(R) of more than 1,000 current smokers reveals that smokers may be overlooking critical opportunities to talk to their HCPs about smoking - and, more important, about quitting. "A surprising number of smokers aren't taking advantage of their health care providers' ability to help them quit smoking, and are therefore continuing to put themselves at risk for serious health issues," said Cheryl G. Healton, Dr. P.H., president and CEO of the... (PR Newswire)
Too bad MLS can't auction off Beckham(updated) Feb 27, 2009
The matter has already been turned over to the lawyers, which prompted the Los Angeles Times to tidily sum up his American legacy this way: "Thirty games played for the Galaxy. Five goals scored. A lot of squealing female fans. A lot of Galaxy jerseys sold. A few more fans in seats. A bit of media buzz.". Anything beyond those modest accomplishments will have to be negotiated, and this is where the opportunity and the lesson for MLS lies. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Experts in Government, Public Health, Public Policy and Science Outline Blueprint for Reducing Death and Disease From Tobacco in the United States Feb 25, 2009
"Much is already known about the building blocks required to achieve the long-term vision and short-term policy objectives identified by the Dialogue," said Cheryl G. Healton, Dr. P.H., president and CEO of the American Legacy Foundation(R), a sponsor of the Strategic Dialogue ... The Dialogue was jointly funded by the American Legacy Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Minnesota Tobacco Use Research Center ... The American Legacy Foundation(R) is dedicated to... (PR Newswire)
Cole Haan at This Year's Academy Awards Feb 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Cole Haan, the 80-year-old American legacy brand, is hitting the red carpet at the 81st Academy Awards with style and innovation. Known for its classic, upscale footwear, bags and accessories, Cole Haan will turn heads for its fashion-forward designs that are as worthy as the Oscar nominated actors, performers, presenters and celebrities who are wearing them at tonight's festivities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Smoking Prevention Campaign Saving Billions In Smoking-related Care Feb 22, 2009
21, 2009) Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the American Legacy Foundation have estimated that truth, the nations largest youth smoking prevention campaign, saved 1 ... The American Legacy Foundation spent 324 million to implement and evaluate the truth campaign ... Launched in 2000 by the American Legacy Foundation, the truth campaign aims to capitalize on the desire of young people between the ages of 12 to 17 to be rebellious and independent. (Science Daily)
The Next Mrs. Mellon Feb 12, 2009
The article, titled A Perfect Match, highlights the soon-to-be-union of two important families and the launch of HANLEY MELLON, their 'American legacy meets European bohemian' collection. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Almost Half of Kids Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke Feb 7, 2009
The survey was released this week by the American Legacy Foundation, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and researchers from Mississippi State University ... "The effects of secondhand smoke are serious and should not be minimized," added Cheryl G. Healton, president and CEO of the American Legacy Foundation, which is dedicated to reducing tobacco use in the United States. (MEDLINEplus)
