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New data series will serve as independent indicator of U.S. workforce and feature high-frequency jobs and pay data; first report available August 31
ROSELAND, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADP Research Institute (ADPRI) and the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (the Lab) have developed a new methodology for the ADP National Employment Report (NER) that will provide a more robust, high-frequency view of the labor market with a focus on both jobs and pay. Using fine-grained data, this new measure will deliver a richer labor market analysis that will help answer key economic and business questions and offer insights relevant to a broader audience.
The jobs report and pay insights, based on the payroll transactions of over 25 million U.S. workers, will provide a representative picture of the U.S. labor market each month.
- Jobs Report -- Based on anonymized and aggregated payroll data of over 25 million U.S. employees, this independent measure will detail the current month's non-farm private employment change and deliver weekly job data from the previous month. Data will be broken out by industry, business establishment size, and U.S. census region. Historical data from the previous 12 years at both monthly and weekly frequencies will be benchmarked and available at launch.
- Pay Insights – ADP's new pay measure uniquely captures the salaries of the same cohort of almost 10 million individual employees over a 12-month period. The new monthly measure will report median annual pay growth by industry, business establishment size, U.S. region, gender, and age. Quarterly reports focused on pay will expand on key areas of interest, such as bonuses, benefits, and gender gaps.
"As the labor market evolves, methods for measuring employment dynamics also need to evolve," ADP chief economist, Dr. Nela Richardson said. "Combining job and pay data in one report, coupled with high-frequency releases, will give us a clearer picture of the labor market. This real-time, independent assessment will provide business leaders, academia, economists and policymakers with a reliable read of the workforce. Our collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab will offer a stronger labor market indicator rooted in a new approach to the data. We look forward to the insights this report will deliver."
"We are in the midst of a fundamental transformation of our ability to measure and understand changes in the labor market," said Stanford Professor Erik Brynjolfsson, Director of the Lab and Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. "Working with the ADP Research Institute, the Stanford Digital Economy Lab is developing real-time insights not only into job creation and loss, but also changes in pay at an unprecedented level of detail."
ADPRI and the Lab announced their collaboration in April. Aligning with ADPRI's mission, the Lab focuses on how artificial intelligence and other technologies are affecting the workforce, business, and society. The Lab is part of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and co-sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR).
To subscribe to monthly email alerts or obtain additional information about the ADP National Employment Report, including employment and pay data, interactive charts, methodology, and a calendar of release dates, please visit https://adpemploymentreport.com/.
About the ADP National Employment Report
The ADP National Employment Report is a high-frequency measure of the change in U.S. nonfarm, private employment and pay derived from actual, anonymous payroll data of client companies served by ADP, a leading provider of human capital management solutions. The report is produced by ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.
The ADP National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, as part of the company's commitment to offering deeper insights of the U.S. labor market and providing businesses and governments with a source of credible and valuable information.
About the ADP Research Institute
The ADP Research Institute delivers data-driven discoveries about the world of work and derives reliable economic indicators from these insights. We offer these findings as a unique contribution to improving the world of work and delivering actionable insights to the economy at large.
About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com.
ADP, the ADP logo, Always Designing for People, and ADP Research Institute are trademarks of ADP, Inc.
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Balance-training app helps prevent falls, reduce emergency room visits and inpatient admissions, and improve quality of life
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Shield of California's Wellvolution platform has introduced a new, easy-to-use digital training app called Nymbl that helps aging Baby Boomers improve their balance and prevent falls, so they can better maintain their mobility and independence.
Nymbl is a digital fall-prevention program that combines cognitive-behavioral education and dual-task balance training. The program is available on Blue Shield's Wellvolution platform, which offers evidence-based lifestyle medicine and behavioral-health therapeutic solutions to its members at no additional cost and is powered by Solera Health. Nymbl is available to people enrolled in Blue Shield of California's Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans.
"As people age, their balance reflex starts to decline, which means they cannot catch themselves quickly and prevent a fall," said Angie Kalousek-Ebrahimi, senior director of Lifestyle Medicine at Blue Shield. "We see an increasing number of incidents from members who need emergency medical services and hospital stays after falling."
Falls are the leading cause of death by injury in people 65 and older, creating fear among many seniors that result in reduced mobility, depression, and social isolation. According to Nymbl, more than 70% of seniors are worried about falling and 90% want home-based fall-prevention solutions.
"We created Nymbl to meet the primary concern of older adults – improving or maintaining their mobility so they can stay in their homes and age in place," said Ed Likovich, CEO of Nymbl. "Our patented program trains balance as a reflex, so it's there when it's needed. Older adults can access our program in the comfort of their own homes and complete their daily training in just 10 minutes."
"We are pleased Blue Shield of California has added our falls prevention program through our partnership with Nymbl," said Mary Langowski, CEO, Solera Health. "Helping aging members stave off injuries from falling helps maintain their quality of life and aligns with our mission of making the best health solutions accessible and convenient for consumers."
Nymbl has resulted in improved quality of care and results for members, according to Kalousek-Ebrahimi. These results are also included in the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, which is part of the Medicare Star ratings. In a 2022 survey of Nymbl participants who took part in the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey:
- 72% reported discussing falls with their doctor vs. national average of 45% on the Falls Risk Management measure.
- 38% of participants reported increased moderate activity and 36% reported improvement in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), which align with Monitoring Physical Activity and Improving or Maintaining Physical Health measures.
- 34% of members reported feeling calmer and more peaceful, 37% reported that they have more energy, and 20% reported more social engagement, impacting measures for Improving or Maintaining Mental Health.
The Medicare Health Outcomes Survey gathers valid, reliable, and clinically meaningful health data from the Medicare Advantage program. All managed-care organizations with Medicare contracts must participate in the survey.
About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax-paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with 4.7 million members, 7,800 employees, and $22.9 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid, and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed $120 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation in the last three years to have an impact on California communities. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.
About Nymbl Science
Nymbl Science empowers older adults to age well by improving mobility. Nymbl's evidence-based fall prevention program includes two primary components, each using clinical gold standard techniques to drive improved health outcomes. The program has demonstrated industry-winning engagement rates, improvement in older adults' confidence in their balance, addition of novel health behaviors, and a 35% reduction in fall-related claims. Visit https://nymblscience.com/ for more information about the company and its programs.
About Solera Health
Solera Health is committed to changing lives by guiding people seamlessly to better health solutions while providing payers and employers the tools to manage providers and outcomes across conditions. Solera's platform provides a marketplace of curated networks of digital and community point solutions focused on intensive, evidence-based lifestyle, behavioral and social interventions to impact the most prevalent and costly chronic conditions. Solera strategically matches consumers to their best-fit solution and helps keep them engaged for successful health outcomes. To learn more about Solera's partnerships and offerings, or how we can help member populations, contact us today at www.soleranetwork.com.
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NAPA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AM Best has affirmed The Doctors Company's financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and its long-term issuer credit rating (ICR) of "a+". The outlook of these ratings is stable. These ratings apply to The Doctors Company, An Interinsurance Exchange, and its subsidiaries: TDC Specialty Insurance Company, TDC National Assurance Company, TDC Special Risks Insurance Company, and The Doctors Company Risk Retention Group, a Reciprocal Exchange.
The FSR of A is assigned only to select companies with excellent ability to meet ongoing insurance obligations. The "a+" ICR is assigned to entities that have an excellent ability to meet their ongoing senior financial obligations.
"These ratings from AM Best reflect the strength and stability of our company and reinforces our vision to build the preeminent organization for service to healthcare," said Richard E. Anderson, MD, FACP, Chairman and CEO of The Doctors Company and TDC Group. "Our financial strength allows us to help healthcare professionals meet the challenges of a constantly shifting landscape and better serve our members."
About The Doctors Company
Founded and led by physicians, The Doctors Company (thedoctors.com), the nation's largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is relentlessly committed to advancing, protecting, and rewarding the practice of good medicine. The Doctors Company helps physicians manage the complexities of today's healthcare environment—with expert guidance, resources, and coverage. The Doctors Company is part of TDC Group (thetdcgroup.com), the nation's largest physician-owned provider of insurance, risk management, and healthcare practice improvement solutions. TDC Group serves the full continuum of care, from individual physicians to academic medical systems—over 100,000 healthcare professionals and organizations nationwide—with annual revenue of $1 billion and over $6.5 billion in assets. To learn more about our data-driven insights and to stay up to date on industry trends, follow and subscribe to The Doctors Company on Twitter (@doctorscompany), YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher, and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mexico City.
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8-part series explores the inhibitors to growth and the opportunities for all
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AOTMP® announced its agenda for an eight-part article series to bring awareness to telecom expense management (TEM) industry growth opportunities and to offer a prescriptive action plan to affect positive change. $4+ trillion is being spent globally on telecom, mobility, and IT products, services, and solutions each year, yet growth in the telecom expense management (TEM) segment of the industry is stagnate and fraught with customer satisfaction conflict. Only a handful of TEM vendors have revenue over $50 million and growth is largely achieved through customer churn. Customers seek new levels of performance, yet they base success on a decades-old value proposition of cost savings dependent on recurring invoicing errors.
"Addressing the supply and demand sides of the industry, this article series challenges the status quo for the industry and charts a clear path forward with benefits for all," said Timothy C. Colwell, AOTMP® Executive Vice President
The series overview is available now with articles publishing through December as follows:
- Part 1 – The Industry (September 2022)
- Part 2 – Value Beyond Cost Savings (September 2022)
- Part 3 – The Buy and Sell Process (October 2022)
- Part 4 – The Dichotomy of Savings (October 2022)
- Part 5 – The Buyer and Seller Relationship (November 2022)
- Part 6 – Building a Center of Excellence (November 2022)
- Part 7 – Message to the Buyers (December 2022)
- Part 8 – Message to the Sellers (December 2022)
The series is supported by AOTMP® Industry Growth Partners committed to:
- Improving the buy-sell process
- Developing stronger vendor-customer partnerships
- Focusing on creating or realizing value beyond cost savings
- Partnering with their vendors or with their business customers to build a world-class telecom and mobility management environment
- Identifying buyer and seller improvement and growth opportunities for each other
Significant opportunity is right in front of us if the industry works together to affect change. It starts with one vendor and one buyer, then two vendors and two buyers, and builds from there.
AOTMP® is a global organization, empowering professionals in the dynamic $4+ trillion telecom, mobility, and IT management industry. AOTMP® delivers value through training, certifications, association memberships, events & programs, best practices, publications, resources, and professional development.
Learn more at www.aotmp.com
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New Home Arcade Machine with NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Basketball fans can now bring one of the greatest players of all time into their living room, mancave or home office. Arcade1Up the leader in at-home retro game entertainment, today announced the release of NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION home arcade machine, its largest home arcade cabinet yet, sporting artwork of Shaq on each side of the cabinet. With the release of NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION and Golden Tee 3D earlier this year – along with the company's recent announcement to bring back NFL Blitz after 25 years with the first at-home experience in NFL Blitz Legends - Arcade1Up is making a concerted push into the at-home retro sports arcade machine category.
"We are honored to have worked closely with Shaq to create his very own arcade machine," said Scott Bachrach, CEO, Arcade1Up. "The pure scale of it is something our fans have been asking for since our inception – we thought, who better to make a large-scale machine than the world's favorite big man!"
At 67 inches tall with a 19-inch screen, NBA JAM: SHAQ EDITION is Arcade1Up's largest machine yet and features three classic games NBA JAM™, NBA JAM TOURNAMENT EDITION™ and NBA HANGTIME™. Sporting Shaq's distinct silhouette on each side of the cabinet, the Wi-Fi connected arcade machine allows gamers to play up to four opponents from their own NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION or on Arcade1Up's original NBA JAM™ arcade machine.
NBA JAM™: SHAQ EDITION is now available for $699.99 at Arcade1Up.com, Best Buy and GameStop stores in the U.S. and at Walmart, Best Buy and The Brick in Canada.
It's time to play again! Home entertainment titan Tastemakers presents Arcade1Up, a line of award-winning, innovative ¾ scale home arcade and pinball machines featuring licensed retro games from the golden age of arcades. Arcade1Up's classic titles include Terminator 2, Tron™, Street Fighters™, X-Men, Mortal Kombat®, Atari, Pong®, PAC-MAN™, NBA Jam™, Star Wars™, Marvel Super Heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™, and more. For more information, check out Arcade1Up.com and on social: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube .
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the world's most successful athlete-turned-businessmen, whose accomplishments both on and off the court have translated into a highly sought-after consumer brand. As an entrepreneur, sports analyst, DJ, restaurateur, and brand ambassador, Shaquille O'Neal's signature "Business of Fun" mantra resonates throughout each of his countless endeavors.
The 15-time NBA All-Star's unprecedented athletic career spanned nearly two decades and earned him countless awards and honors, including NBA Most Valuable Player, NBA Rookie of the Year, four NBA Championships and a First Ballot NBA Hall of Famer. Currently, O'Neal is an analyst on TNT's Emmy Award-winning "Inside the NBA."
O'Neal, who has a PhD in Leadership and Education, established The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation which provides resources for underserved youth. He also gives back through a number of annual philanthropic programs including Shaq to School, Shaqsgiving, and Shaq a Claus.
The launch of his Las Vegas eatery Big Chicken has further elevated Shaquille's status as he has positioned himself as a successful restaurateur. The brand currently has sites open in Las Vegas, Glendale, CA, two Carnival Cruise Ships (Mardi Gras and Radiance), Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, UBS Arena in New York with many more locations under development.
Follow Shaquille O'Neal on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Media@tastemakersllc.com
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Index 5.1% Above July 2021
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 1.1% in July after rising 0.5% in June. In July, the index equaled 116.2 (2015=100) versus 117.5 in June.
"Tonnage declined sequentially in July for only the second time during the last twelve months. Despite the dip from June, tonnage remains at elevated levels and increased significantly from a year earlier," said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. "While tonnage is much stronger than a year ago, the monthly gains have moderated as the year has gone on. The combination of softer consumption of goods, home construction falling and slower manufacturing activity are the main reasons."
June's increase was revised down from our July 19 press release.
Compared with July 2021, the SA index increased 5.1%, which was the eleventh straight year-over-year gain. In June, the index was up 5.6% from a year earlier. Year-to-date, compared with the same period in 2021, tonnage was up 3.4%.
The not seasonally adjusted index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by fleets before any seasonal adjustment, equaled 115.5 in July, 5.2% below the June level (121.9). In calculating the index, 100 represents 2015. ATA's For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index is dominated by contract freight as opposed to spot market freight.
Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 72.5% of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 10.23 billion tons of freight in 2020. Motor carriers collected $732.3 billion, or 80.4% of total revenue earned by all transport modes.
ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. This is a preliminary figure and subject to change in the final report issued around the 5th day of each month. The report includes month-to-month and year-over-year results, relevant economic comparisons, and key financial indicators.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Coast Mortgage (ACM), a mortgage lender in 24 states, is launching NFTYDoor's home equity product to its customers.
In 2021, interest rates were under 3.0%, which led to a strong purchase market, and a historic refinance boom. Now just over the last year, interest rates have doubled, which makes cash-out refinances less economical for many homeowners.
"We are always looking for the best products for our loan officers to share with their customers," said Patrick Collins, Chief Strategy Officer of ACM. "Homeowners need an efficient way to tap equity."
The most common uses for home equity are home improvement, financing a car or tuition, and debt consolidation from high APR consumer loans or credit cards. Understanding the significant value equity offers to homeowners is why ACM has chosen to incorporate NFTYDoor into their evolving line of product offerings to allow homeowners the ability to leverage their tappable equity to increase both their short and long-term financial goals.
"ACM is a strong brand with loyal customers, which is why our platform is a perfect fit for them," said Mark Schacknies, CEO and Co-Founder of NFTYDoor. "The efficiency of our application and underwriting not only lead to a better customer experience but also provides a timely program for our partner."
Utilizing NFTYDoor, homeowners can access $25,000 to $250,000 of their home's equity with a 25-year fixed-rate term after completing a simple digital application. The underwriting, closing, funding, and servicing process is fully digital.
ACM, a Virginia limited liability company and licensed mortgage lender headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is primarily engaged in the origination of 1-4 family residential mortgage loans and construction loans. ACM was founded in 2011 and is led by a team of seasoned mortgage professionals, including the Chief Executive Officer, Timur Tunador, who is a founder of ACM and has almost 30 years of mortgage banking experience. ACM is headquartered and licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is also licensed in 23 other states. Including its headquarters in Fairfax, VA, ACM currently has 15 branches located in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Virginia-based NFTYDoor LLC, a digital mortgage lender (NMLS 2324343), provides home equity loans via bank and non-bank lender partners. NFTYDoor is licensed in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Illinois, and Florida, with plans to go nationwide in its first year of operation.
NFTYDoor Media Contact
Mark Schacknies, CEO
info@nftydoor.com
844-975-5150
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avion Solutions, Inc. is pleased to announce the award of an Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal Expedited Professional and Engineering Support Services (EXPRESS) task order for Technical Support in Propulsion Project and Aircraft Systems for the Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD) valued at $43,597,140.91.
Avion, as the prime contractor, will continue to support SRD Propulsion Division, providing analysis of aviation propulsion engines and systems, subsystems, component design and operation; review of test plans and reports, witnessing of tests, failure analysis and investigation, system safety and risk management assessment, Deficiency Report (DR) analysis and recommendations, Cost/Budget Analysis, technical support, project engineering and drive systems support.
Avion is honored to have earned the opportunity to continue supporting the SRD Propulsion Division and their mission to provide engineering support for systems engineering/component improvement programs, engine development programs, standardization activities, and certification and airworthiness qualification efforts for U. S. Army aircraft propulsion systems for the next five years.
Avion Solutions, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned innovative engineering and logistics solutions provider for complex military-grade projects. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama with locations across the U.S., Avion Solutions has provided solutions to Department of Defense customers for the past 30 years. Our broad range of technical expertise includes engineering, logistics and technical services, data analysis, and software development. Avion Solutions is a multiple time Best Places to Work® award winner.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BV Investment Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, announced the sale of RKD Group, the largest provider of outsourced fundraising services to the non-profit industry in North America, to Incline Equity Partners, a Pittsburgh-based private equity firm.
BrightTower, a New York City-headquartered investment banking and M&A advisory services firm, served as exclusive financial advisor to Incline in this transaction.
Headquartered in Dallas, TX, RKD provides data-driven solutions to support the fundraising efforts of non-profit organizations. With nearly 50 years of experience, RKD serves hundreds of organizations across a diverse array of segments, such as food banks, health & disease, social service, and animal welfare. The Company's comprehensive suite of services includes strategic planning, content creation, marketing execution, and performance analytics. These services enable non-profit organizations to accelerate net revenue growth, build long-term donor relationships, and drive donor engagement.
Tim Kersten, CEO of RKD Group, commented, "Our strong partnership with BV enabled us to build a comprehensive solution set spanning data, digital, and omnichannel offerings, thus providing our clients tools to improve donor engagement and raise the funds that support their missions. As a result of these and other initiatives, we've had the opportunity to work with some of the largest NPOs and make impacts with organizations and communities in cities across the country and around the world. We look forward to continuing to develop innovative new solutions and grow our reach."
"RKD delivers a compelling value proposition by supporting critical fundraising initiatives for non-profit organizations," said Joseph Choorapuzha, Partner at Incline. "The Company has established scalable platforms and strong reputation from its omnichannel execution capabilities, cutting-edge data analytics, and deep vertical expertise. We are incredibly excited to partner with the Company in exploring multiple avenues of growth, such as executing strategic acquisitions and expanding its scope of services."
"We look forward to making an even greater impact with non-profit organizations and communities as we enter our next chapter with Incline," said Kersten. "RKD is proud to be a trusted partner to its clients, and we are excited to further broaden our portfolio of services and capabilities. Leveraging Incline's resources and expertise, we plan to further enhance our growing digital and data offerings and pursue transformational productization opportunities to become a more complete solutions provider."
BrightTower is a New York City headquartered investment bank focused on M&A advisory services, capital raising, and debt capital markets. The firm leverages sector expertise, global reach, and tailored insights to deliver enterprise advisory services across the software, technology-enabled marketing, IT business services, and information markets. BrightTower is focused on growing a robust ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs, private equity firms, growth equity firms, venture capitalists, debt providers, and corporations as they stay ahead of quickly evolving markets. The firm is committed to delivering world class advisory talent to every engagement that builds trust in the knowledge economy. Visit us on LinkedIn.
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Christie Haselton
Director, Development
BrightTower
christieh@brighttower.com
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Calamu customers and partners benefit from flexible and streamlined purchasing options.
CLINTON, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calamu™, the world's first company to introduce virtual data harbors as a method for eliminating the risk of a double-extortion ransomware attack, today announced the availability of their namesake product Calamu Protect in AWS Marketplace, a curated digital catalog from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that customers can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services to build and run their businesses.
Calamu customers and partners can take advantage of streamlined purchasing and quoting options offered through AWS Marketplace. With no additional contracts or terms to agree to, Calamu customers have the flexibility to choose popular licensing terms for fast and easy onboarding, or may request custom pricing options from Calamu directly.
"We are delighted to offer Calamu's data-first security software to AWS customers, making it easy for businesses to further secure their valuable data against theft and multi-layered ransomware attacks," said Nick Ryan, Vice President of Marketing at Calamu. "Availability in AWS Marketplace ensures flexible deployment options and makes it easy for customers to get Calamu Protect up and running fast."
Complementing existing information technology (IT) security frameworks, Calamu Protect bridges the gap between perimeter defenses and recovery solutions by addressing the growing threat of data theft and data exfiltration. Its patented technology automatically encrypts and fragments data into pieces, then scatters them across geographically dispersed storage locations, helping to neutralize any breach, exfiltration attempt, or ransomware attack by ensuring a complete file does not exist in any single location.
Integration With Cloud Daddy Secure Backup
Earlier this year, the company announced integration with Cloud Daddy Secure Backup to offer AWS Marketplace customers a feature-rich solution to protect backup data in the cloud. Further securing AWS with Calamu for Cloud Daddy Secure Backup helps ensure that data is protected against ransomware variants that specifically target backup data as a way to remove an organization's safety net.
"Thanks to our partnership with Calamu, Cloud Daddy Secure Backup now goes beyond immutability and directly protects against data theft and double-extortion ransomware attacks," says Lilly Golberg, Board Member for Cloud Daddy Secure Backup. "Calamu's availability in AWS Marketplace makes it easy for Cloud Daddy Secure Backup customers to take advantage of this integration, and rest easy knowing their backup data cannot be copied offsite and used against them."
Explore Calamu Protect in AWS Marketplace .
Calamu was founded by experts in cybersecurity and data privacy with the mission of making the cyber world a safer place. The company is pioneering the use of data-first technology to automatically mitigate the impact of a ransomware attack or data breach, whether data is stored in the cloud or on-premises. The Calamu platform enables businesses to maintain complete ownership of their data, preventing unauthorized access and dramatically simplifying regulatory requirements around data privacy and protection. For more information on Calamu visit www.calamu.com .
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BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Legends Collective announces the launch of CAlegends.com, a NIL platform that empowers UC Berkeley student-athletes to secure name, image, and likeness income opportunities. This platform, created in partnership with Beastmode Marketing, will allow Cal fans, alums, supporters, and brands to peruse its site loaded exclusively with Cal athletes to book players and teams for various services. Utilizing proprietary PlayBooked.com technology, the fully customized and secure online platform also allows the California Legends Collective to manage all aspects of its collective needs in one place.
"We've been working hard to create something we could all be proud of," said Kevin Kennedy, president, founding sponsor, and co-executive director of the California Legends Collective. "It was important to us that this be done the Cal way—in full compliance with NCAA regulations and empowering all our student-athletes to take full advantage of the vast opportunities presented by attending the world's No. 1 ranked university. We decided the best university in the world deserved the best Collective, and that's what we've created."
By partnering with Beastmode Marketing, the California Legends Collective has engaged with former Cal running back, NFL star turned entrepreneur Marshawn Lynch. Marshawn Lynch stated, "I'm always open to finding ways to help current and future Bears, and this is a really special opportunity that I had to push play on. This partnership is gonna be hella fun, and it's not just about NIL money. Our focus is also on education and sharing our experiences to help Cal athletes with financial literacy, staying healthy, brand building, being a pro, and staying connected with your community."
Kevin Kennedy said, "To have this kind of exclusive connection to a Cal legend and one who is currently running a major sports and lifestyle brand, and marketing company is amazing and something no other school will be able to replicate. And Marshawn's industry-leading role in ensuring athletes make smart investment decisions and maximize their personal brands makes him an ideal person to spearhead our efforts. We are so grateful to have him as our partner."
But Marshawn Lynch isn't the only Cal great involved with the California Legends Collective. The Collective's founding advisory board members include football star DeSean Jackson; Layshia Clarendon, a WNBA all-star and Cal's 4th all-time leading scorer; and Val Arioto, Cal's greatest women's softball player ever. "They are all true legends, and we are so fortunate to have them," said Stephanie Rivera, co-executive director and one of the Collective's founding sponsors.
"There isn't a Cal fan, or an NFL fan, who doesn't know who DeSean Jackson is and doesn't remember his play for Cal. So to have his involvement and his unique tie-in to the Southern California football community is incredible."
Using CAlegends.com, fans can purchase California Legends Collective merchandise, book a live chat or video shout-out with a student-athlete, subscribe to support various teams, or make financial contributions. The site also empowers businesses and charities that want to hire a Cal student-athlete for marketing campaigns or to promote an event can now easily do so. "We wanted to create maximum flexibility for our student-athletes and fans," said Kevin Kennedy. "Fans can go onto CAlegends.com and choose which Cal team, position group, or individual player they want to support financially. They can do this in various ways, by subscribing to that team, group, or player at various dollar levels and receiving unique benefits depending on the subscription amount. Do you want to attend a Cal football game with Marshawn Lynch? Well, we can make that happen for you. Fans just log on and select how they want to participate."
The California Legends Collective's mission is always to place the student-athlete interests first. Stephanie Rivera stated, "My husband Ron and I were both student-athletes at Cal, so we know what a platform like this will mean for the students. Being a student-athlete at a school like Cal is itself a full-time job. These students don't have the time to hold part-time jobs, and with the new NIL regulations, they can now realize the full benefits of their association with Cal. It was essential for our Collective to allow all of Cal's student-athletes, no matter their sport, to have these opportunities. At Cal, inclusivity and diversity are some of our core values, and we wanted our Collective to reflect that."
About the California Legends Collective
Founded by a dedicated group of UC Berkeley alumni and fans, the California Legends Collective is an independent NIL collective. The CAlegends.com digital platform connects fans, supporters, businesses, and charitable organizations with the University of California student-athletes while empowering each athlete to monetize their name, image, and likeness. We are not formally associated with or sponsored by the University of California at Berkeley. To learn more, go to CAlegends.com.
About Beastmode Marketing
Beastmode Marketing, based in Oakland, CA, is a marketing management agency founded by Marshawn Lynch, Bryon Sheng, and Kevin Parker. Beast Mode Marketing currently represents the marketing efforts for Lynch, Josh Johnson, Marcus Peters, and Najee Harris. Beast Mode is rooted in building brands through authenticity and creativity at the direction of its athletes. For more information, please visit BeastModeMktg.com or follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @BeastModeMktg.
CONTACT: info@calegends.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint venture between affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. ("Cantor Fitzgerald") and BH Companies, Inc. ("BH"), acquired a 309-unit multifamily property known as West End at City Center (the "Property") in Lenexa, a submarket of Kansas City, Kansas. The acquisition closed on August 9, 2022, and is the seventh multifamily acquisition by joint ventures between Cantor Fitzgerald and BH. The transaction was brokered by Mac Crowther and Whittaker Potts of the Newmark Kansas City office.
The Property is strategically positioned near the I-435 and I-35 transportation arteries, 20 miles southwest of Kansas City's central business district. In addition, the Property is conveniently located within walking distance of Lenexa City Center, a 200-acre development featuring a mix of shopping, restaurants, entertainment venues, offices, living options, and hotels.
"We are excited to add Kansas City to our growing national portfolio with the purchase of West End at City Center," said Matt Keefer, Managing Director at Cantor Fitzgerald. "The Property's spacious interiors, desirable amenities, and central location to nearby employment and entertainment options presented a great opportunity to acquire a well-performing multifamily asset in a strong submarket."
Built in 2009, and managed by BH, the Property features one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with an average unit size of 970 square feet. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, business center, and a picnic and grilling area. As of July 28, 2022, the Property was 95.8% leased.
"We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Cantor Fitzgerald on this acquisition, which represents a high-quality asset in a great location within the Kansas City market, where BH has a significant presence," said Mike Baker, Vice President of Equities at BH.
As of June 30, 2022, Cantor Fitzgerald's real estate investment management portfolio includes over 8,000 multifamily units and 16.0 million square feet of office, industrial, and retail space across 147 properties. In 2021, Cantor Fitzgerald participated in approximately $140 billion of total real estate transactions.
About Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P.
Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 12,000 employees, is a leading global financial services group at the forefront of financial and technological innovation and has been a proven and resilient leader for over 77 years. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting and PIPE placements, prime brokerage, and commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is one of the 24 primary dealers authorized to transact business with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading SPAC sponsor, having completed multiple initial public offerings and announced multiple business combinations through its CF Acquisition platform. For more information, please visit www.cantor.com.
About BH Companies, Inc.
BH is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs 2,600 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the "Best Workplace for Women," "Best Workplace for Millennials," and "Best Workplaces for Diversity." Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cataldo Ambulance Service is expanding its services offered in Western Massachusetts by adding a 911 contract with the city of Holyoke. The company has already been operating in the region since last fall with Covid-19 testing and vaccination operations; Smart Care, mobile integrated health services through multiple area hospitals; and wheelchair van services. "This partnership with Holyoke and the Holyoke Medical Center was a natural expansion of our footprint in Western Massachusetts," says Kevin Turner, COO of Cataldo. "The core of our business has always been our ambulance and emergency medical services. We are looking forward to being able to offer the entire breadth of our services to the residents of Holyoke."
With the addition of Holyoke, the State's largest emergency 911 ambulance provider, Cataldo Ambulance Service will now have 911 services in 19 communities including: Chelsea, Danvers, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Marblehead, Newburyport, Peabody, Revere, Salem, Salisbury, Somerville, Stoneham, Swampscott, Wakefield, Wellesley, and West Newbury.
"With every new contract, we ensure exceptional patient care remains our top priority," says Denise Cataldo, President & CEO of Cataldo Ambulance Service. "The city of Holyoke may be our first 911 contract in Western Massachusetts, but residents should expect nothing but the best from us as a 911 provider and as an employer."
Cataldo will be hosting two hiring open house events from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 31st and Wednesday, September 7th at STCC Technology Park, 1 Federal Street, Building 103, Springfield. New employee orientation is planned to begin on Monday, September 19th.
Since 1977 Cataldo Ambulance Service continues to distinguish itself as a leader in EMS, providing routine and emergency medical transportation services, offering clinical education, and introducing the first mobile integrated health service line in Massachusetts. As the needs of the community and patients change, Cataldo continues to develop innovative programs designed to ensure the highest level of care is available throughout its service areas. Cataldo is a key partner with the state in providing COVID testing and vaccination resources.
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Compound could be game-changer for dangerous pathogen
NUTLEY, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new preclinical drug candidate developed by scientists at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) shows great promise in eradicating the bacteria causing gonorrhea, according to a new publication.
JSF-2659, developed to be administered orally, could be a game changer in treating Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is on the World Health Organization's global list of "priority pathogens" for its resistance to existing drugs.
"This compound shows great promise, and is addressing an emerging health threat head-on," said David Perlin, Ph.D., chief scientific officer and senior vice president of the CDI. "We need more drugs, and better drugs. This molecular strategy could also very well have promise for pathogens beyond this one species of bacteria, as well."
The parent compound JSF-2414 works simultaneously on two molecular targets, making it extra effective at inhibiting the bacteria's DNA replication, according to the paper in the journal Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, an American Society for Microbiology publication.
The dual-targeting strategy means that more bacteria are wiped out - and the lack of survivors and very low probability of modifying two cellular targets during therapy means less chance for the rise of drug resistance, according to the various CDI models of the drug in action against N. gonorrhoeae.
Testing included 96 separate strains of the gonorrhea bacteria. But it also showed effectiveness in other Gram-positive germs like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecium, Clostridium difficile, and other species.
The new drug candidate, if moved forward for clinical development in humans, would complement a list of drugs which have become less effective in recent decades. According to the paper, "there is now a high prevalence of N. gonorrhoeae strains that are resistant to common antimicrobial classes used for treatment including sulfonamides, penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, and fluoroquinolones. Therapeutic failures with the extended-spectrum cephalosporins, such as cefixime and ceftriaxone, have created a major health crisis." In many developing countries, the "last-line" monotherapy drug is ceftriaxone.
Accordingly, gonorrhea is a "major public health concern" that infected more than 82 million new people worldwide last year, bringing with it its increasing resistance to such treatments, according to the World Health Organization. The WHO added multi-drug resistant gonorrhea to its "priority pathogens" list in 2017.
Research on the JSF-2659 compound was spearheaded by the CDI's Center of Excellence in Translational Research (CETR) funded by a National Institutes of Health grant. Authors on the work included Perlin and members of his CDI lab, as well as veteran microbiologist Barry Kreiswirth, Ph.D., and members of his laboratory, and also colleagues include Joel Freundlich, Ph.D. from Rutgers University.
"The CDI's work continues to push the envelope in so many ways," said Ihor Sawczuk, M.D., FACS, Hackensack Meridian Health's president of Academics, Research and Innovation, and also associate dean of Clinical Integration and professor and chair emeritus of Urology at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. "The world is better for their scientific contributions."
ABOUT THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY AND INNOVATION
The Center for Discovery and Innovation, a member of Hackensack Meridian Health, translates current innovations in science to improve clinical outcomes for patients. More than 21 laboratories, 155 professional researchers and physician-scientists at the CDI have set their sights on cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and other acute and chronic diseases. Clinical need drives the scientific insights, and their application, for these researchers, as shown in the real-time response to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in new diagnostics, therapies, and surveillance abilities. The CDI leverages a new wave of scientific advances involving genetics, cell engineering of the human immune system, and imaging to better diagnose, treat and prevent disease through personalized medicine approaches. For additional information, please visit www.hmh-cdi.org.
ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in New Jersey, offering a complete range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing care. The network has 18 hospitals and more than 500 patient care locations, which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers, home health services, long-term care and assisted living communities, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical transportation, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers, physician practice locations, and a fitness and wellness center. With more than 35,000 team members and 7,000 physicians, Hackensack Meridian Health is a distinguished leader in health care philanthropy and committed to the health and well-being of communities throughout New Jersey.
The network's notable distinctions include having more U.S. News-ranked hospitals than any other health system in New Jersey, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23. Hackensack University Medical Center is nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report in four specialties, more than any other hospital in New Jersey. Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, and K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, are ranked #1 in the state and top 20 in the Mid-Atlantic Region by U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Children's Hospital Report. Additionally, their combined nephrology program ranks in the top 50 in the United States. To learn more, visit www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org.
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Team joins Cetera Advisors community from Associated Investment Services managing $174 million
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group, one of America's largest networks of financial professionals, announced today that Mutually Focused Financial Advisors, LLC, has affiliated with the Cetera Advisors community. The firm is led by industry veterans Mark Forberg and Mike Fasano, who were formerly affiliated with Associated Investment Services. Forberg and Fasano have more than 40 years of combined experience and provide wide-ranging financial planning and wealth management services to clients.
"Switching firm affiliation is a complicated decision, yet we are more confident than ever that aligning our business with Cetera is the right decision for our practice and for our clients," Forberg and Fasano said. "With smooth operations, industry-leading tools and dedicated support, we know our business will thrive at Cetera Advisors. We look forward to what is to come and to continuing to help clients achieve their financial goals."
"Mark and Mike are dedicated financial professionals who care deeply about serving client needs and interests above all else," said Brett Harrison, CEO of Cetera Advisors. "They share our mindset and values and are positioned well to achieve their goals and better serve their clients as part of Cetera Advisors. We welcome them to the team and look forward to collaborating to achieve success for years to come."
Mutually Focused Financial Advisors is among the latest recruiting wins for Cetera, which attracted a record $3.6 billion in assets in the second quarter of 2022. For more information about Cetera Advisors, visit https://www.cetera.com/cetera_at_a_glance/cetera-advisors.
Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a leading financial services firm whose purpose is to enable the delivery of best-in-class financial advice to as many Americans as possible. Cetera empowers its financial professional communities to help clients achieve their version of financial wellbeing through the Advice-Centric Experience®. Cetera proudly serves independent financial professionals, tax professionals, banks and credit unions in providing wide-ranging financial planning and wealth management services.
Cetera oversees approximately $353 billion in assets under administration and $122 billion in assets under management, as of December 31, 2021.
Visit www.cetera.com, and follow Cetera on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
"Cetera Financial Group" refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, and First Allied Securities, Inc. All firms are members FINRA/SIPC. Located at: 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.
Individuals affiliated with Cetera firms are either Registered Representatives who offer only brokerage services and receive transaction-based compensation (commissions), Investment Adviser Representatives who offer only investment advisory services and receive fees based on assets, or both Registered Representatives and Investment Adviser Representatives, who can offer both types of services.
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Charleston Coffee Roasters Is Pleased to Celebrate their Sponsorship of the Nutritional Care Program at the South Carolina Aquarium with a Special New Blend of Coffee
CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the conservation efforts of the South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston Coffee Roasters is pleased to announce that it has created a lively new Aquarium Blend coffee inspired by the Aquarium and celebrating their sponsorship of the Nutritional Care Program at the South Carolina Aquarium.
"The blend we've developed to celebrate our partnership with the Aquarium and their conservation efforts is very special to us. As the lead sponsor of the Nutritional Care Program at the South Carolina Aquarium, we are thrilled to introduce this new Aquarium Blend," noted Lowell Grosse, Founder and President of Charleston Coffee Roasters. "The South Carolina Aquarium provides a uniquely Charleston experience to friends and families, prompting them to return again and again. It was our sincere desire to craft a special coffee blend that would provide that same sensory experience for coffee lovers while also celebrating a great institution," added Grosse.
Aquarium Blend is an expertly blended mix of Peruvian and Honduran beans that are slow roasted to a medium, creamy profile, and the result is a well-balanced coffee with a smooth finish that's somewhat sweet and citrusy. This summer, the Aquarium Blend will be available exclusively at the South Carolina Aquarium gift shop or on the Charleston Coffee Roasters website at charlestoncoffeeroasters.com.
The Charleston Coffee Roasters Nutritional Care Program at the South Carolina Aquarium supplies more than 200 pounds of food daily for the 5,000 animals that reside at the Aquarium.
In 2005, Charleston Coffee Roasters was founded on the premise that a city like Charleston, South Carolina deserves a coffee that reflects its originality, consideration for the environment, and attention to quality. Just like the Aquarium, Charleston Coffee Roasters is committed to the conservation of the natural world. They put this commitment to action by purchasing coffee from growers who practice sustainable farming and encourage biodiversity, creating a positive economic impact on the communities where their coffee beans are sourced.
About Charleston Coffee Roasters:
With a roasting pace inspired by sea turtles, Charleston Coffee Roasters is committed to providing coffee drinkers with a craft coffee experience as rich in flavor and character as Charleston itself.
Doing the right thing is non-negotiable. We purchase certified, sustainably grown coffees from farmers who take care of their workers and the environment. Our dedication to providing great coffees is matched by our commitment to operate as upstanding corporate citizens. We actively give back and support the local charities and organizations that make Charleston the ideal place to live, work and raise a family, and we nurture the talented craftspeople that make Charleston Coffee Roasters the only roast with the name Charleston on the label.
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This two-day in-person event will gather the paralysis community on many vital topics
SHORT HILLS, N.J., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host the 3rd annual Reeve Summit 2022: Where Care, Cure and Community Connect on October 13 and 14, 2022 in Washington, DC. The two-day in-person conference will bring health professionals, advocates, community members, and caregivers to discuss research and support for those affected by paralysis. The highly-regarded program centers on the theme of Building Healthy Communities by creating access, inclusion, and innovation.
"We are proud the Reeve Summit is the premier platform for families, advocates, and renowned experts to connect and engage," says Regina Blye, Reeve Foundation Chief Program and Policy Officer. "The Reeve Summit agenda is driven by the Foundation's deep-rooted belief to arm the paralysis community with the necessary tools to live full lives while simultaneously seeking and accelerating research and treatment options."
Expert thought leaders will address hundreds of attendees to guide informative discussions and educational sessions on poignant topics and themes, including: racial and healthcare disparities, caregiving, advocacy, and research updates. Confirmed speakers include:
Leon Ford, Jr., Co-Founder of The Hear Foundation in Pittsburgh, will provide the keynote address about acknowledging pain, working through traumas, and moving forward after being mistaken for a wanted gang member, shot by police during a traffic stop, and paralyzed from the waist down.
Dave Marver, CEO of ONWARD, will team up with Marco Baptista Ph.D., Reeve Foundation Chief Scientific Officer, to discuss the power of partnership to speed cures to market.
Jackie Henry, Programs Manager, Direct Care Services at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, will present with Alicia Oehmke from CareLinx to explain how their Respite Relief Program for caregivers has the potential to improve the lives of those living with paralysis.
In addition to the keynote address and general sessions, the Summit offers a Welcome Reception, exhibits, and more. Breakout sessions will focus on understanding neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction; preparing, completing, and recovering from pregnancy; promoting community engagement in spinal cord injury research; airline travel for wheelchair users; improving access to healthcare by identifying barriers in underserved populations; advocating for education and careers for those living with paralysis; and tools for successful fundraising.
To register for the Reeve Summit and to learn more, please visit ChristopherReeve.org/ReeveSummit. For more information on corporate sponsorships or to exhibit, please email ReeveSummit@christopherreeve.org.
About the Reeve Foundation
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis. By uniting the brightest minds in the field, we are working tirelessly to accelerate scientific discovery across the field of spinal cord research by investing in labs across the globe. Additionally, through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, the Reeve Foundation's National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, providing comprehensive information, resources, and referral services assisting over 100,000 individuals and families since its launch in 2002. The Reeve Foundation is committed to elevating our community's voices and needs to achieve greater representation and independence. We meet all 20 of the Better Business Bureau's standards for charity accountability and hold the BBB's Charity Seal. For more information, please visit www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292.
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CSE's new supplements boost energy and hydration with four mouthwatering flavors
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Simple Eats, the trusted health brand that elevates lives through food and fitness, announced today the launch of two delicious new supplements: ENERGY and HYDRATE. Supercharge your workout with natural caffeine from ENERGY and grab an H2O boost with natural electrolytes and trace minerals from HYDRATE. Both come in four mouthwatering flavors: Coconut Lime, Sour Cherry, Strawberry Watermelon, and Sweet Kiwi.
Getting your daily H20 is crucial, but sometimes it just is not enough. Clean Simple Eats' new HYDRATE drink mix boosts hydration and aids in muscle recovery with a combination of natural electrolytes, trace minerals and Branched-Chain Amino Acids. Shake one serving of your favorite HYDRATE flavor into 8-12 oz of water for an extra burst of goodness that makes it easy to stay hydrated.
Elevate your day with a natural pick-me up. The new ENERGY drink mix by Clean Simple Eats includes natural electrolytes, B vitamins, and 100mg of natural caffeine. Shake one serving of any mouthwatering ENERGY flavor into 8-12 oz of water to increase your performance, intensity and mood - whether that's before your workout or whenever you need an energy boost.
"Elevating your health can be simple and delicious," said Erika Peterson, Founder and CEO of Clean Simple Eats. "HYDRATE and ENERGY are perfect for anyone that wants to boost their performance and we're thrilled that our mouthwatering flavors make them so easy to enjoy."
HYDRATE and ENERGY are now available online at cleansimpleeats.com and in select retailers. To learn more about how Clean Simple Eats is helping people elevate their lives through food and fitness, visit cleansimpleeats.com.
Clean Simple Eats is a community of people on a journey to elevate their lives through food and fitness. This Utah-based company has rocked the clean eating scene since 2012, led by husband-and-wife duo JJ and Erika, who prove that healthy eating can be simple, fun, and satisfying. Aside from their delicious, macro-friendly recipes, CSE has also created the best-tasting protein powders on the planet, the highest quality supplements, and delicious nut butters. Visit cleansimpleeats.com or check us out @cleansimpleeats on Instagram to become a CSE Insider, join the next #CSEChallenge, or shop the entire line of game-changing products.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CONDUCTIVE ENERGY INC. (the "Company" or "Conductive"), a leading direct lithium extraction ("DLE") technology company, is scheduled to participate on a leadership panel on day one of the Reuters Industry Transition 2022 event on September 28th in San Diego, California, USA.
Conductive is one of the first direct lithium extraction companies that have an end-to-end solution for producing battery-grade lithium carbonate (LCE) from lithium bearing brine resources. The company is involved in multiple projects across North America. For more information about Conductive, visit www.conductive.energy.
This news release contains forward-looking statements and information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") that reflect the current expectations of management about the future results, performance, achievements, prospects or opportunities for Conductive. This presentation may use words such as "may", "would", "could", "will", "likely", "except", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "plan", "forecast", "project", "estimate", "outlook", and other similar expressions to identify forward-looking information. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the inherent risks and uncertainties of technology development, the effectiveness and feasibility of emerging lithium extraction technologies which have not yet been tested or proven on a commercial scale. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statements will materialize and we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as may be required by Canadian securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Like a cozy cashmere sweater, Connect Harmony Bubble is the perfect scent to wear this autumn when you re-connect with your loved ones after the summer holiday. This sophisticated floral/musk eau de toilette is the ideal way to welcome new friends and old back into your life.
Designed for indie fragrance brand The Bubble Collection by master perfumer Claude Dir, known for such blockbusters as Calvin Klein's Escape, Bobbi Brown's Beach and Kim Kardashian's debut fragrance, Connect Harmony Bubble understands that intimacy and emotional connection are vital to our health and sanity. Inviting someone into our space is a gesture of welcome, and generosity, but above all it's about trust. Gentle skin musk, sheer woods, rose de mai, tonka bean and cottonwood together embrace you in sensitivity and security.
Whether you're living in a bubble, breaking out of a bubble, or connecting with someone else's bubble, The Bubble Collection of fine fragrances has the scent for you. All of our fragrances are unisex, vegan, non-toxic, cruelty-free and made in the USA. The Bubble Collection is also a certified LGBT Business Enterprise by the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
The Bubble Collection fragrances, 50ml EDT $120, are available at www.thebubblecollection.com as well as the online marketplace Verishop and select boutiques in the U.S. and Canada.
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New Wander Card Members Earn Up to 10X Points by Booking Travel Through the Credit One Bank Travel Partner
Signup Bonus of 10,000 Points Available to New Wander Card Members Via Qualifying Purchases
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Credit One Bank, one of the fastest-growing credit card providers in the United States, introduced new benefits including elevated travel rewards as part of the relaunch of their travel credit card, the Wander Card.
The relaunched Wander Card provides 10X points on hotel and car rentals booked through the Credit One Bank travel partner, plus 5X points on eligible dining, gas, flights and other travel-related purchases.
"We are excited to be giving new Wander Card members an easy way to make travel purchases and earn more valuable rewards," said John Coombe, senior vice president of marketing at Credit One Bank. "The Credit One Bank Wander Card is hands down the best travel credit card available for less than $100 and these exciting new benefits, including direct access to a vast collection of travel offerings, will help provide our customers with more rewarding adventures."
Card member benefits that come with the new Wander Card include:
- 10,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on eligible purchases in the first 90 days that can be redeemed for a $100 statement credit, gift cards or travel
- 10X Points on hotel and rental car purchases booked through the Credit One Bank travel partner
- 5X Points on other travel purchases
- 5X Points on dining
- 5X Points on gas
- 1X Points on all other purchases
The Credit One Bank travel partner is accessible to new Wander Card members through their online account or the Credit One Bank mobile app. To learn more, check if you pre-qualify for the Wander Card, or to see additional terms and conditions regarding benefits and features, visit CreditOneBank.com/Wander.
About Credit One Bank
Credit One Bank, N.A. is a financial services company based in Las Vegas. Driven by data, Credit One Bank offers a spectrum of products for people in all stages of their financial life including credit cards through the Visa®, Mastercard® and American Express® networks. Founded in 1984, Credit One Bank is one of the fastest-growing credit card providers in the United States. Credit One Bank is the Official Credit Card of NASCAR®, the Las Vegas Raiders, the Vegas Golden Knights, and Best Friends Animal Society®, and is a proud partner of WWE®. Learn more at CreditOneBank.com and on social media (@CreditOneBank) on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA).
Class Period: May 6, 2020 – June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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Gift to support the Department of Neurology's Spine Oncology Program
BALTIMORE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder of Real Time Medical Systems, Provider Partners Health Plans, Mid-Atlantic Healthcare, and long-time healthcare entrepreneur Dr. Scott Rifkin and his wife Frances Rifkin, R.N. today pledged $5.7 million to The Johns Hopkins University and The Johns Hopkins Health System to support research and treatment in the institution's Neurology Spine Oncology program.
The gift, to be paid in full by June 30, 2024, is personal to Dr. and Mrs. Rifkin as a close family member has and continues to be treated in this program led by Dr. Nicholas Theodore, director of the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgical Spine Center with whom they now have a close relationship. The first $2.4 million dollars was remitted last week.
The capital funding portion of this gift at $2.3 million is earmarked for equipment for Dr. Theodore's lab located at Johns Hopkins Bayview, a part of the Johns Hopkins Health System. This equipment will be used in whole or in part for clinical patient care and/or research at the University. The balance of the gift of $3.4 million is designated for the University.
Dr. Theodore is a nationally recognized expert in brain and spinal cord injury, minimally invasive spine surgeries and robotics. He has written or co-authored 60 book chapters, over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles and is co-holder of 30 patents for medical devices and procedures. His research focuses on trauma, spinal cord injuries, robotics, and developing an understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of spinal diseases. Dr. Theodore treats patients with a variety of spinal disorders including trauma, Chiari malformations, spinal deformities, degenerative spine conditions and spinal cord tumors.
"I am deeply appreciative for the generous gift provided by Dr. Scott Rifkin and Frances Rifkin to support our efforts at Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery in making significant advances in spinal oncology," said Dr. Theodore. "Along with my colleague Dr. Daniel Lubelski we will be launching a robust research effort that will include imaging, robotics, radiation, digital phenotyping, development of bio-markers and ultimately novel chemotherapies. This gift will transform our ability to make inroads on many fronts and I look forward to our partnership," he added.
"Dr. Theodore's research and compassion has been integral in helping our family navigate serious medical issues, said Dr. Rifkin. "I am so grateful for his groundbreaking work in spinal disorders and honored that Fran and I can support his work with a significant gift that will continue to help move his research and treatments forward making a difference for patients today and well into the future," he added.
Dr. Scott Rifkin, an Internist who practiced for twenty years in Owings Mills, has spent his decades-long career focused on improving the health of vulnerable seniors in skilled nursing facilitates as the founder of Real Time Medical Systems and Provider Partners Health Plans. He is the former CEO of Mid- Atlantic Healthcare. Frances, a Registered Nurse, is committed to various animal welfare efforts.
Real Time's suite of Interventional Analytics solutions enables long-term and post-acute care facilities to seamlessly collaborate with their partner hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations (ACOs), and managed care plans to improve care, reduce costs, and achieve a level of interoperability.
Provider Partners Health Plans (PPHP) is a Medicare Advantage HMO plan for individuals enrolled in Medicare who reside in long-term care facilities. In partnership with local care teams, PPHP provides improved and more coordinated care that keeps members healthier.
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Energizer's first 2150Wh portable power station ever
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energizer's first portable power station 2150Wh was launched today at IIT.
IIT has committed to selling portable power stations since becoming the agent of the Energizer brand in 2019 and has successively launched the Energizer small-capacity series: PPS100/160/240/320/700.
The PPS2000 is IIT's first high-capacity unit.
Judy Tan, CEO of IIT is far-sighted. She once said: "Our goal is to bring clean energy into people and homes." "Portable power stations are only our first step into clean energy."
Into The Family
With its power output of 2100W (peak 4800W) and its capacity of 2150Wh, it can supply power to most household appliances, including refrigerators, microwave ovens, TV sets, Etc.
Battery Management System
Battery management system with overcharge/overcurrent protection. Integrated LiFePO4 battery cycles up to 2000 times and lasts for up to 10 years.
4 Charging Methods
The battery can be charged in four different ways - solar panel; AC/DC adapter; car charger; AC+DC dual charge; PV fast charge; (using 700W solar charger) can be fully charged within 3-3.5 hours
LCD Touch Screen
The operation is intelligent, and users can read what they need.
Product Specifications:
Item Weight: 81.6 pounds
Aviation Output
Power Button
6×AC Output
Wireless Charging
USB-A
OutputUSB-A 18W
12V DC Charging Port
DC 5521 Output
Output PD100W
Availability
The Energizer PPS2000 is now available for order on energizerpps.com / Amazon.com / Aliexpress.com
In addition, Energizerpps.com is recruiting affiliates. Anyone can register as an affiliate and recommend others to buy products in the shop, earn up to 3% commission for each successful referral (valid forever)
Company Profile
IIT started from trading, and with more than 10 years of brand operation experience, its business covers North America, Southeast Asia, the European Union, and other countries
In addition to the newly launched Energizer PPS2000, it is imperative for IIT to enter the clean energy field.
IIT has also invested in a high-tech solar panel R&D team and factory as early as 2021, which has been successfully mass-produced and supplied both at home and abroad.
For more B2B information about IIT, please visit the IIT online website iittechnology.com
PR Contact
For More Information
Energizer-Marketing@iittechnology.com
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Fentanyl continues to be the primary contributor to opioid overdose deaths, yet only 5% of overdose-related emergency visits have fentanyl toxicology screening done limiting data to inform public health prevention and treatment interventions that can save lives
VERONA, Wis., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overdoses—often from substances laced with fentanyl— and other unintentional injuries are now the top cause of death for Americans aged 1 to 44, and fentanyl overdoses are the top cause of death in those 18 to 45. In 2020, there were more than 56,000 overdose deaths from fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, which accounted for over 82% of opioid-involved deaths that year. Unfortunately, patients experiencing an overdose are rarely screened for fentanyl or other synthetic opioids when they visit emergency departments (ED). Providers are focused on treating the patient's symptoms and often administer naloxone as a prophylactic in any suspected overdose to give the patient the best chance of survival rather than waiting for toxicology results. Most EDs complete limited toxicology testing on patients that present for an overdose, but those toxicology panels often don't include synthetic opioids, like fentanyl.
Researchers from Epic and the University of Maryland's Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) used deidentified Cosmos data to study patterns in toxicology screenings from more than 315,000 emergency department (ED) overdose visits across the U.S. that occurred between 2017 and August 2022. Their findings, which Epic Research published this morning, include the following:
- Patients are tested for fentanyl during just 5% of overdose-related ED visits. The opiate testing rate is nearly 50% (data not shown).
- When patients are tested for fentanyl, the positivity rate exceeds 40%—more than three times that of opiates like morphine, heroin, and codeine.
In contrast, the positivity rate for opiates has decreased since 2017 to below 14%. This suggests that heroin users may now instead be exposed to fentanyl.
"Comprehensive toxicology screenings are critical to both lifesaving treatments in the ED and effective public health efforts in the community," said Dave Little, MD, director of clinical informatics at Epic and co-author of the study. "We need to know precisely how people are struggling so that we can help them before their lives are on the line."
Before this nationwide collaboration, CESAR and collaborating ED physicians published multiple studies on fentanyl toxicology in the greater Baltimore area, the latest of which was featured as a CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, and received funding to expand their work with the Emergency Department Drug Surveillance (EDDS) system to 20 additional hospitals. EDDS currently includes 39 hospitals across the U.S.
"Our earlier, limited, region-specific research on this topic suggested a lack of fentanyl screening across the country," said Eric Wish, PhD, director at CESAR and co-author on the study. "In this study, we had the unique opportunity to confirm this finding in many more hospitals. Because Cosmos data is both vast and representative of the U.S. population, it makes it possible to quickly observe this kind of nationwide challenge and inspire data-driven interventions."
"Our findings highlight the need for a centralized overdose surveillance system and a nationwide standard for toxicology screenings in overdose treatment in order to track drug epidemics. This will give medical personnel the information they need to accurately diagnose and treat overdoses and other related problems and improve patient outcomes," Wish commented.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company, in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) and Consolidated Edison (Con Edison), announced they have installed and activated their 100th charging station in New York City as part of a pilot program that began in June of last year. The wide network of charging stations, located across all five boroughs, provides a reliable curbside charging source for New York City's EV drivers, helping New York City reach its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
EV adoption in New York City has grown rapidly in recent years. The New York City DOT has set ambitious targets for vehicle electrification in order to meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. By the end of the next decade, the city will need over 40,000 publicly accessible Level 2 (L2) chargers to meet the projected demand of the nearly 400,000 EVs then expected to be registered in the city.
"Electric vehicle adoption is an important piece in this administration's efforts to reduce transportation emissions and protect the environment for our future generations," said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. "We're proud to see this pilot expand to all five boroughs and thank our partners FLO and Con Edison in helping accelerate EV adoption citywide."
Increasing the network of curbside charging stations makes it easier for New Yorkers to transition to electric vehicles. FLO's curbside charging stations help service the more than 15,000 EVs registered in the city, including the 50 percent of EV owners who park on the street. New Yorkers interested in purchasing an EV can learn more about available financial incentives at New York State's Drive Clean Rebate, which offers drivers a discount of up to $2,000 on the purchase of a qualifying vehicle. Additionally, New Yorkers driving EVs are eligible for a 10 percent discount off E-ZPass rates through the Green Discount Plan.
The project was made possible through funding by the New York State Public Service Commission's Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) initiative. The locations of the charging stations were selected based on input from local elected officials and community stakeholders, geographic diversity, and projected demand for charging. FLO's charging stations cost $2.50 per hour during the day (6 am – 9 pm) and $1.00 per hour overnight. A daytime charge will be equivalent to fueling up at a gas station, while overnight charging may be over 60 percent cheaper.
About FLO
FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider. We fight climate change by accelerating EV adoption through a vertically integrated business model and delivering EV drivers the most dependable charging experience from curbside to countryside. Every month, we enable more than 750,000 charging events thanks to over 65,000 fast and level 2 EV charging stations deployed at public, private and residential locations. FLO operates across North America and our high-quality charging stations are assembled with care in Michigan and Quebec. To learn more about what "EV charging done right" means to us, visit flo.com.
About New York City Department of Transportation
NYC DOT is the New York City agency responsible for 6,300 miles of streets and highways, over 12,000 miles of sidewalk, and nearly 800 bridges and tunnels. As a part of this program, DOT is working with private-sector partners to provide convenient and reliable charging for EVs city streets. The agency is committed to the EV future, which is a major piece of the city achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
About Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the nation's largest investor-owned energy-delivery companies, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenues and $63 billion in assets. The company provides a wide range of energy-related products and services to its customers through the following subsidiaries: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (CECONY), a regulated utility providing electric service in New York City and New York's Westchester County, gas service in Manhattan, the Bronx, parts of Queens and parts of Westchester, and steam service in Manhattan; Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R), a regulated utility serving customers in a 1,300-square-mile-area in southeastern New York State and northern New Jersey; Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc., the second-largest owners of solar electric production projects in North America, which, through its subsidiaries develops, owns and operates renewable and sustainable energy infrastructure projects and provides energy-related products and services to wholesale and retail customers; and Con Edison Transmission, Inc., which falls primarily under the oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and through its subsidiaries invests in electric transmission projects supporting its parent company's effort to transition to clean, renewable energy. Con Edison Transmission manages, through joint ventures, both electric and gas assets while seeking to develop electric transmission projects that will bring clean, renewable electricity to customers, focusing on New York, New England, the Mid-Atlantic states and the Midwest.
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MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shark fins and meat from hammerhead sharks pose a health risk to consumers — especially women of childbearing age — and should not be sold because of their dangerously high levels of toxic mercury, according to a new study.
Laura García Barcia, a Florida International University (FIU) Ph.D. candidate in the Predator Ecology and Conversation lab, collaborated with a team of scientists from the United States and Hong Kong to assess the health risks of eating shark-derived products. They focused on one of the biggest safety concerns associated with consuming shark derived products — mercury. Most of the meat and fin samples tested had mercury levels surpassing local legal safety limits, while the greatest risk to consumers is from hammerhead shark products. The findings were recently published in Exposure & Health.
"For many communities around the world, shark-derived products are an important source of protein — and that's why we need to get a better idea what health risks might be facing those communities," García Barcia said. "After the first study we did in 2020, the next question we wanted to answer was how many bowls of shark fin soup — or how much shark meat — you can have without consuming too much mercury."
The team tested mercury levels in the nine most common shark species in the global shark fin trade — since these would most likely end up in a bowl of shark fin soup. Out of the 267 fin trimmings, 75% exceeded the Hong Kong Center for Food safety's maximum legal limit of 0.5 parts per million (ppm) of methylmercury, the organic and highly toxic form of mercury.
The team also analyzed 33 meat samples sold in Trinidad and Tobago, where shark meat is frequently consumed. Scalloped hammerhead and Atlantic sharpnose shark meat had the highest levels of mercury, surpassing local safety consumption limits of 1 part per million — and should be avoided, particularly by anyone who relies on a lot of shark meat in their diet. Some hammerhead samples were 2 to 3 times that 1 ppm limit.
High levels of mercury have well-known impacts on humans. Prolonged exposure to mercury can lead to brain and central nervous system damage. It can also interfere with fetal cognitive development. While mercury is common in most seafood, sharks are close to the top of the food chain and can also grow to be quite large, so they tend to accumulate more, in the form of methylmercury.
Most health advisories focused on the risk of mercury toxicity in shark products are treated with a broad brushstroke, listing all shark species. But as this study shows, certain species — like hammerheads — pose a greater risk than others. This study aims to better inform consumers of the species-specific risks of consuming shark-derived products. The hope is these findings can encourage the creation of more species-specific advisories for meat and fin products.
To read the full release: http://news.fiu.edu/2022/mercury
Media Contact:
Angela Nicoletti
305-348-4493
anicolet@fiu.edu
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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Floyd's 99 Barbershop, a unique, full-service haircare franchise specializing in expert cuts in an amplified environment, announced today a partnership with Fishman Public Relations (Fishman PR), the franchise industry's leading public relations and content marketing agency, to assist with the brand's continued growth across the country. This partnership comes as Floyd's 99 Barbershop looks to expand upon its 127 locations nationwide, more than a third of which are franchise-owned and operated. Fishman PR's efforts will look to amplify Floyd's 99 Barbershop's targeted development in key markets, as well as grow the brand's recognition and presence within the franchising community.
"Fishman PR's proven track record of aiding in the growth of some of the most successful franchise brands through strategic public relations and content marketing efforts is the exact touch Floyd's needs to take our brand to the next level," said Joe Zemla, Floyd's 99 Barbershop Senior Director of Franchising. "Much like Fishman PR, Floyd's 99 Barbershop prides itself on the ability to expand while maintaining that special, family-owned atmosphere of a close-knit community amongst our employees and franchisees."
Floyd's 99 Barbershop's company values align with those of Fishman PR's in that they're always looking for ways to improve upon their business, whether it's expanding the brand's inclusivity for clientele to offer services to everyone, including women and children, or continuing to grow their technical education department. As part of Floyd's 99 Barbershop's people-first philosophy, the brand strategically focuses on ways to provide an excellent experience, not only for clients, but also for staff by adding an employee-focused app, innovative contests and incentives, and providing a career path and development for every employee.
"Floyd's 99 Barbershop is a proven brand with a rich history of superior client service, which aligns perfectly with our values at Fishman PR," said Brad Fishman, Co-CEO of Fishman PR. "Through our partnership, our team of PR experts are ready to help them further expand their franchise system by increasing brand recognition and attracting the right prospects to the brand."
Floyd's carries a $1.198 million average unit volume (AUV) across its 127 locations. Each shop has its own vibe showcased by their exclusive hand-curated poster wall highlighting musical greats throughout the decades with special emphasis on local artists. Their shops feature retro industrial funk finishes, stainless steel countertops, black subway tile and Edison bulbs. Floyd's offers a full range of services including haircuts, shaving, color, waxing, deep conditioning treatments and styling as well as its own retail line of grooming products. In addition to traditional hair services, Floyd's is known for its iconic barbershop straight-razor neck shave with hot lather and steamed towels and a complimentary shoulder massage after each service. With the help of Fishman PR, Floyd's 99 Barbershop plans to have over 150 locations open by the end of 2023. To learn more Floyd's 99 Barbershop, please visit: floydsbarbershop.com.
Floyd's 99 Barbershop is a family-owned company, established in 1999 by brothers Paul, Rob, and Bill O'Brien on the principle that success is driven by providing superior client service and that satisfied employees result in satisfied clients. From the diverse styles and personalities of the stylists and barbers, to the signature rock-and-roll poster wall plastered with a time machine of music memorabilia, Floyd's 99 is creating a welcoming, all-inclusive environment while offering custom haircuts, colors, waxing, and shaves to everyone, including men, women, and children. Floyd's 99 Barbershop operates more than 127 locations in 14 states. For more information on franchising opportunities, please visit franchise.floydsbarbershop.com.
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Hydrating lemon water brand and tennis star team up in New York City pop-up ahead of 2022 US Open
ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemon Perfect, the fastest-growing brand in the enhanced water category*, announced today its partnership with 2017 US Open Champion and 7-time WTA singles champion Sloane Stephens. An avid fan of Lemon Perfect from her first sip, Stephens has teamed up with the brand as an investor and ambassador to accelerate Lemon Perfect's rise toward its goal of becoming the number one brand in the multibillion-dollar enhanced water category by market share.
As tennis fans across the globe turn their attention to the 2022 US Open Tennis Championships, Stephens' partnership with Lemon Perfect highlights a perfect match between the star athlete and the delicious and refreshing lemon water. Lemon Perfect will also join Stephens philanthropically by serving as the official hydration partner for her non-profit organization, the Sloane Stephens Foundation, and supporting her Doc & Glo Scholarship, which she established in honor of her grandparents. Founded by Stephens in 2013, the Sloane Stephens Foundation inspires children through tennis and education to change the narrative of poverty, health inequity, and educational underdevelopment.
"I've loved Lemon Perfect since my first sip a few years ago," said Stephens. "It's important to have healthy, delicious, on-the-go beverage choices, and Lemon Perfect checks all those boxes. As an investor, I'm happy to put my support behind a brand that shares my vision for a healthier, more equitable world, and as ambassador, I look forward to introducing more people to my favorite beverage."
New Yorkers and tennis fans arriving for the US Open are invited to join Lemon Perfect for a pop-up experience on Friday, August 26th to introduce Sloane's fans to the hydrating lemon water brand. The activation will be taking place from 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET, with more surprises from Sloane to be announced soon.
"We're honored to have Sloane join our Lemon Perfect team as an investor and spokeswoman for great-tasting healthy hydration," said Lemon Perfect CEO and Founder Yanni Hufnagel. "Sloane's championship-level grit, unbounded positivity, and commitment to providing more opportunities to underserved children through education and sports serve as a great North Star for all of our stakeholders, and we are excited for her lemon-powered run at this year's US Open."
In April, Lemon Perfect announced the closing of a $31 million Series A headlined by internationally celebrated award-winning artist and entrepreneur Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The financing brought Lemon Perfect's total valuation to over $100 million in less than three years from the company's selling its first bottle.
About Lemon Perfect:
Lemon Perfect is a great-tasting and hydrating flavored lemon water with zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Powered by squeezed organic lemons, Lemon Perfect contains electrolytes from potassium and is packed with vitamin C, making healthy hydration more convenient, delicious, and refreshing than ever.
Lemon Perfect is widely considered by industry insiders to be one of the most scalable, exciting, and innovative emerging beverages in the marketplace. The company's mission is to promote healthy hydration and deliver the joy of flavor—anytime, anywhere, and for everyone. Lemon Perfect is available at retailers nationwide, on Amazon, and on lemonperfect.com. The Lemon Perfect company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
*Source: IRi Total MULO YTD Period Ending August 7, 2022
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Sustainability commitment backed by large investment
WYLIE, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Design and construction professionals today are tasked with selecting products that have the lightest impact on the environment. Those who understand the entire life cycle of building materials can help create a more sustainable building industry.
Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing (CCW) is helping that effort by providing four Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), covering most products in its waterproofing and air and vapor barrier lines.
EPDs are independent third party assessments using standard methods and metrics to quantify a product's impact on the environment. CCW's EPDs are product specific with cradle-to-gate scope. "Cradle to gate" addresses the environmental impact from raw material extraction to production of the finished good, staged, and ready for shipment to the customer.
"Securing an EPD requires considerable time and financial resources," says Brian Carey, product manager for commercial air barriers with Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies. "It requires an ethical, disciplined organization to provide the facts and data to the independent parties for the EPD inputs. We are happy to provide EPDs to help our customers assess the environmental impact of their projects."
The CCW EPDs can contribute to one point in LEED v4 Materials and Resources "MR" section, "Building Product Disclosure and Optimization" category. Go here for more information.
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SOURCE Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing | https://www.whsv.com/prnewswire/2022/08/23/four-new-environmental-product-declarations-cover-most-ccw-products/ | 2022-08-23T16:26:10Z |
NEWARK, Del., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fyle, a real-time expense management platform, announced today that it has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations also known as SSAE 18.
The SOC 2 compliance is a global standard that demonstrates whether an organization has the necessary controls for its infrastructure, software, people, data and procedures, ensuring customer and partner data is completely secure. Fyle had earlier completed its SOC 2 Type I compliance in January 2022, and has now received its Type II audit report.
Fyle's Type I and II audits were conducted by Prescient Assurance, a leader in security and compliance audits for B2B SaaS companies worldwide. The SOC 2 Type I reports concern policies and procedures that are placed in operation at a specific moment in time. Whereas the Type II report measures these operating procedures over a specified time period. Fyle uses Sprinto to monitor processes continuously and stay compliant.
"Completing our SOC 2 Type II audit proves that we conform to the highest standard of security and privacy for all our customers and partners," said Sivaramakrishnan Narayanan, CTO of Fyle. "We're continuously updating our processes, practices and data management to maintain accountability to our clients."
To learn more about Fyle's security, please visit https://www.fylehq.com/product/security.
About Fyle:
Fyle is a real-time expense management software that has enabled businesses in the US to close books faster by automating a large part of accountants' manual work. Employees can submit receipts from everyday apps like GSuite, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and SMS. Fyle instantly codes expense information, allocates it to the right categories & projects and directly integrates with accounting software like NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online & Xero. With real-time data feeds for all Visa credit cards (Mastercard coming soon), and automated reconciliations, your business expense management woes are a challenge of the past. Learn more at https://fylehq.com.
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DALÍ ALIVE Premieres October 21 at THE LUME Colorado
Tickets are On Sale Now!
AURORA, Colo., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grande Experiences, world leaders in multi-sensory art and culture experiences, in cooperation with The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, is proud to announce the world premiere of DALÍ ALIVE. The Grand Opening of their newest permanent digital art gallery, THE LUME Colorado, is located at Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO 80010).
From the creators and producers of VAN GOGH ALIVE – the most visited multi-sensory experience in the world – DALÍ ALIVE will further redefine the way U.S. audiences connect with art and culture, engaging and inspiring guests to explore the life, art and triumphant accomplishments of Salvador Dalí. A powerful and vibrant symphony of light, color, captivating imagery, stirring soundscapes, and evocative aromas take you out of your world and immerse you inside the surreal visions synonymous with the renowned artist.
Showcasing both Dalí's challenges and triumphs, the breath-taking production dynamically animates the works of the incomparable artist, providing visitors with the sensation of stepping into the life of Salvador Dalí himself and feeling the redemptive power of his imagination. Displayed over 13,000 square feet, including a full coverage, multi-sensory projection gallery featuring spatial audio technology, DALÍ ALIVE explores how the artist continually reinvented himself – his place, his person, his family, and his very human transience – to overcome obstacles. His personal and artistic moments of reinvention are shared through chronological segments highlighting his early, formative years in Spain, his introduction to Surrealist circles, his influential time in America and the enduring cultural impact still recognized globally today.
"We could not be more excited to collaborate with the esteemed Dalí Museum to create
DALÍ ALIVE and bring the World Premiere to the people of Colorado," said Bruce Peterson, Executive Chairman and Founder of Grande Experiences. "Visitors will enjoy the unique opportunity to dive deep into the imaginative world of Salvador Dalí and immerse themselves in his beautiful, iconic, and captivating art as we bring it to life. In my opinion, if Salvador Dalí were alive today, he would be creating art in this exciting new age digital medium."
The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, which holds an unparalleled collection of Salvador Dalí works, collaborated closely with Grande Experiences to develop DALÍ ALIVE. "The Dalí's mission is to preserve and share Salvador Dalí's celebrated artistic legacy," said Dalí Museum Executive Director, Dr. Hank Hine. "Our partnership with Grande Experiences allows us to amplify his transformative story to a wider audience – beyond those that visit The Dalí in St. Petersburg - providing an opportunity to appreciate the legendary artist and his wide-ranging impact through this remarkable and theatrical digital display."
THE LUME Colorado is Grande Experiences' newest permanent digital art gallery and fourth worldwide. "VAN GOGH ALIVE at Stanley Marketplace was incredibly popular among Colorado residents and visitors alike last summer. We are honored to be the permanent location for THE LUME Colorado," said Mark Shaker, co-founder and co-owner of Stanley Marketplace. "Given the impact VAN GOGH ALIVE had here, I'm confident the response to this world premiere event will be even more enthusiastic."
Tickets to DALÍ ALIVE at THE LUME Colorado are ON SALE NOW! Tickets for adults start at $39.00 with discounts for children and seniors. For more information and to buy tickets, visit thelume.com. The experience opens to the public October 21, 2022.
Photos can be viewed here. Image credit: Dalí Alive © 2022 by The Salvador Dalí Museum, Inc. St. Petersburg, FL and Grande Experiences. Worldwide rights ©Salvador Dalí, Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dalí.
Grande Experiences, the co-creator and producer of DALÍ ALIVE, is a world leader in the creation, design, production, promotion and installation of large-scale exhibitions and multi-sensory immersive experiences with broad cultural appeal along with engaging, entertaining and educational content. From concept to completion, Grande Experiences creates visually and technically stunning masterpieces and presents them around the world. Its experiences have been displayed more than 220 times in over 170 cities, in 32 languages, across six continents, enthralling 20 million visitors.
Grande Experiences is based in Melbourne, Australia with other offices in the United Kingdom, Italy and the U.S. Grande Experiences also owns and operates Museo Leonardo da Vinci, a prestigious permanent museum in central Rome, Italy and has opened four permanent immersive galleries in the USA and Australia with plans for more in 2023.
An epic adventure into art, THE LUME is the culmination of Grande Experiences' decade of presenting immersive multi-sensory experiences to more than 20 million people across the globe: a permanent experience that transforms the world's finest art into fully immersive sensory encounters where light ripples across every surface and masterpieces come to life. Awe-inspiring artworks are accompanied by a powerful and vibrant symphony of sound and aroma, compelling guests to leave the world behind – an experience that is simultaneously enchanting, entertaining and educational.
THE LUME Colorado is Grande Experiences' fourth permanent digital gallery following other U.S. venues in Los Angeles and Indianapolis as well as its flagship, THE LUME Melbourne in Australia. For more information, visit thelumecolorado.com or follow THE LUME Colorado at @thelumecolorado on Facebook and Instagram.
The Dalí Museum celebrates its 40th year in St. Petersburg, FL. It is home to an unparalleled collection of works by Salvador Dalí including over 2,400 works from every moment and in every medium of his artistic activity. Inspired by Dalí's boundless creativity, the Museum has introduced a multitude of innovative digital experiences such as Dreams of Dalí, an award-winning Virtual Reality experience; an Augmented Reality experience within the free Dali Museum app and Dalí Lives, a revolutionary Artificial Intelligence experience.
The Dalí Museum is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to preserve Dalí's legacy and serve as an active resource in the cultural life of the community and the world at large. The Dalí is open daily, located at One Dalí Boulevard, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. For more information visit TheDali.org.
Stanley Marketplace is located in northwest Aurora on the border of Denver's Central Park neighborhood. Housed in a former aviation manufacturing plant, Stanley has transformed the space into the metro area's leading urban food hall, marketplace and small business collective with 50+ independently owned boutiques, restaurants, services and shops. For more information, visit StanleyMarketplace.com or follow Stanley at @StanleyMarketplace on Facebook and Instagram.
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New restaurant and taproom honoring sports history in the Pacific Northwest open today
SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At 4 p.m. PT today, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley, located across the street from T-Mobile Park, will open to the public. At the grand opening celebration, eventgoers will have the opportunity to listen to live music from Deejay Hershe, win branded gear, gift certificates and a future VIP game-day viewing experience for eight people.
"We are thrilled to welcome everyone to Hatback and Steelheads Alley today! We hope that when people step through our doors, they are immediately transported through the Pacific Northwest's rich baseball and softball history," stated Fred Rivera, Executive Vice President for the Seattle Mariners. "After these past few years, we're excited to be able to provide an opportunity for our community to come together again in one of our favorite neighborhoods."
Hatback Bar & Grille will offer an elevated menu of American classics such as burgers, steak, pizza and chicken wings, along with Pacific Northwest staples like smoked seafood dip, Beecher cheese curds, and Penn Cove mussels. On tap, Hatback will feature beers from local favorites such as Pike Brewing Co. and Georgetown Brewing Co., while at Steelheads Alley, Métier Brewing Company will provide some of their popular brews including the MBC Pale Ale, 'Double Play' (Helles) Lager and Black Stripe Coconut Porter. The one-of-a-kind taproom will offer other signature craft beers, food selections from Hatback, and specialty programming such as a "Meet the Brewer Series," beer talks, tasting parties and more. Both locations will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week and before and after all games.
Each of the spaces are heavily inspired by the rich sports history of the Pacific Northwest. In homage to Mariners history, Hatback's signature colors are royal blue and gold, representing the franchise's inaugural uniforms. Steelheads Alley features memorabilia of the 1946 Seattle Steelheads Negro League baseball team along with artwork paying tribute to several barrier-breaking athletes throughout our region's history, including a custom mural created by Seattle artist Damon Brown of Creative Lou. The mural depicts a baseball field with players from the Steelheads, as well as other regional Pacific Northwest Baseball and Softball teams such as the Seattle Owls, Mikado Baseball Club, Seattle Pilots, and more.
The space will also feature an outdoor beer garden with food trucks and select beer offerings. The beer garden will be open before and after for all Mariners, Seahawks and Sounders games, weather permitting.
To stay up to date on the new spaces, follow their social media accounts and website:
- Hatback Bar & Grille – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
- Steelheads Alley – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Located in the heart of Seattle's Sodo district, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley is the city's premier dining, brewing and sports entertainment destinations. In 2023, a 9,500-square-foot flexible event space will open. From weddings and company parties to community events, the new venue will offer a customizable experience to fit each occasion. For more information, visit http://www.hatback.com.
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WHITE SALMON, Wash., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyline Health (White Salmon, WA) has been awarded a four-year, $800,000 dollar grant to expand access, coordination, and quality across seven rural counties of Washington State through the development of Transitional Care Programs to improve care for individuals recovering from surgery or serious health issues. This project is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy through the Small Health Care Provider Quality Improvement Program.
The Transitional Care Program project is a partnership that will bring together four public hospital districts to improve services for their patients. The four hospitals are all part of a rural healthcare network, the Rural Collaborative (Olympia, WA), and include Skyline Health (White Salmon, WA), Ferry County Health (Republic, WA), Willapa Harbor Hospital (South Bend, WA), and Lincoln Hospital (Davenport, WA). Together, these hospitals will be supported by Allevant Solutions, LLC in implementing an evidence-based Transitional Care Model that helps older individuals transition out of the hospital setting to home.
"Rural hospital leaders are the first to raise their hands to work together on a project if it means providing better care for their patients. This project allows four hospitals in the Rural Collaborative to learn from each other and together make a huge positive impact on the health of their communities," said Dr. Elya Prystowsky, Executive Director of The Rural Collaborative.
"This project is exciting for Skyline Health. Not only does it help support our patients, it also supports direct peer-to-peer learning for Skyline's staff and the staff at the three other Rural Collaborative hospitals. This type of collective effort helps us all provide better healthcare to our communities," said Robb Kimmes, CEO, of Skyline Hospital.
The Transitional Care Program is modeled on Mayo Clinic's successful efforts in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota, and was created by Mayo Clinic pulmonologist and Allevant Medical Director, Mark Lindsay, M.D.
"Hospital-based Transitional Care Programs include important benefits such as strong team culture, the ability to address sudden changes in condition with on-site physicians, radiology, laboratory, therapists, other disciplines and most importantly, a patient-centered approach that includes bedside rounds with the care team on a regular schedule. Hospital-based Transitional Care is the ideal setting for patients with complex health conditions," Lindsay said.
With a strong focus on quality, outcomes, and growth, Allevant has worked with approximately 100 Critical Access Hospitals across 22 states. More than 60% of Transitional Care patients have primary complex medical or complex surgical conditions, which is a growing patient population.
The Rural Collaborative is 501c3 nonprofit corporation that operates in Olympia, Washington. The Collaborative is a network of 24 independent, public rural health systems in Washington State. We defend, create, and design the future of rural health care through collective strategy and action. We do this by leveraging the synergy and wisdom of our members, harnessing the value that a network of rural health system provides, and improving performance of our members and the health of the communities they serve. To learn more about the Rural Collaborative, please visit our website: www.ruralcollaborative.com
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Heather Muller
Member Coordinator
360-726-2333
heather@ruralcollaborative.com
Allevant Solutions, LLC, developed by Mayo Clinic and Select Medical, offers consulting services to rural hospitals and skilled nursing facilities with a focus on organizational culture, methodologies, algorithms, processes, clinical education and preparation, collaborative relationships, and quality improvement approaches. www.allevant.com
Media inquiries:
Mark Lindsay M.D. M.M.M
Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Medical Director, Allevant
715-577-8689
Lindsay.mark@mayo.edu
Jordan Tenenbaum
President, Allevant
314-302-5373
jtenenbaum@allevant.com
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OREM, Utah, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies has announced the hiring of Ally Isom as its Vice President and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 6, 2022.
In this newly created position, Isom will utilize her extensive knowledge to oversee all aspects of marketing & communications, government & public affairs, corporate travel, and community impact within Clyde Companies.
"We are thrilled to have Ally on board," said Jeremy Hafen, President of Clyde Companies. "With a new company vision in place and long-term organizational planning in mind, Clyde Companies is now poised to move to the next level of visibility and community impact, led by Ally's experience and background in the public and private sectors."
Prior to her role with Clyde Companies, Isom worked in various capacities for the State of Utah, including Deputy Director of the Department of Community and Culture, Government Relations Director for the Department of Workforce Services, and Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications Director, and Spokesperson for Governor Gary R. Herbert.
She then worked at the global headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Director of Family & Community Relations, then Director of Church Identity & Messaging, before moving to the private sector as Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer and acting executive at EVŌQ Nano.
Most recently, Isom completed her campaign as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate.
Isom's additional past civic involvement includes service as a Kaysville City Councilmember, the Utah Clean Air Partnership Board (UCAIR), Women's Leadership Institute executive board chair, the Emerging Leaders Initiative advisory board, and the Utah Heritage Council.
In 2021, Utah Business named Isom one of "30 Women to Watch."
Isom earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and communications from Brigham Young University.
"I'm truly honored to be part of Clyde Companies' exciting direction and inspired by its new vision," said Isom. "Building community is dear to my heart. It's where I started my career in public policy. So sharing the remarkable Clyde Companies' story and partnership is a terrific fit, both personally and professionally."
Clyde Companies is the premier provider of construction products and services in the Intermountain West and Great Plains regions. As the parent company of WW Clyde, Geneva Rock, Sunroc, Sunpro, IHC Scott, Beehive Insurance, GWC Capital, and Bridgesource, we have been involved in almost every aspect of building and construction since 1926. Our companies proudly offer high quality products and dependable results for projects of all sizes. We are committed to our mission of Building a Better Community, a mission driven by our core values of "We Value People," "Our Word is Our Bond," "We Continuously Improve," and "Always Give a Full Measure."
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The new add-on was Google Classroom's most-used partner integration during the past 6 months
SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IXL, the personalized learning platform used by more than 13 million students, now offers a new add-on for Google Classroom, the popular learning management system (LMS) used by millions of students and teachers around the world. The add-on creates a seamless way for schools using Google Classroom and IXL to help educators simplify class management, personalize learning and capitalize on valuable instructional time. The add-on is available for Google Workspace customers with the Teaching & Learning Upgrade or Google Workspace for Education Plus, and an IXL school or district license.
"IXL and Google closely collaborated to develop a tool that helps teachers spend less time on logistics and focus more on student learning," said Suzanne Pelz, Vice President of Engineering at IXL Learning. "Schools using Google Classroom can now more deeply integrate IXL's powerful platform into daily instruction to make a bigger positive impact on student achievement."
A smooth, simple and safe integration
IXL's Google Classroom add-on provides easy access to IXL's most useful features, helping schools quickly register students, devote more time to teaching and enrich students' learning. Educators can assign coursework based on IXL skills, get on-demand assessment data from the Real-Time Diagnostic and access other important instructional resources directly from Google Classroom. If teachers need a deeper dive into IXL's actionable analytics, they can navigate to IXL directly from Google Classroom and be automatically signed in. Single sign-on and roster matching capabilities make it simple to set up and manage classes, while technology administrators can enable the add-on in minutes with minimal maintenance required.
IXL is an IMS Global Trusted Application and adheres to the highest standards of privacy and security. Additionally, IXL and Google worked hand-in-hand to ensure a reliable and safe integration of the two systems.
IXL's integrations seamlessly connect schools to vital educational resources that enhance teachers' ability to deliver differentiated instruction and boost student achievement. IXL's most helpful pages can be accessed securely by students through trusted single sign-on providers and learning management systems, eliminating the need to sign in separately or remember additional passwords. IXL's auto-rostering options also make it easy for educators to get started and ensure that rosters are always up to date. In addition to IXL's Google Classroom add-on, the platform offers LMS integrations with Schoology, Canvas and D2L Brightspace that provide similar capabilities.
IXL is an end-to-end teaching and learning solution that includes a comprehensive PK-12 curriculum and personalized guidance, instructional resources and classroom engagement tools, a first-of-its-kind assessment suite and actionable analytics for districts, schools, classrooms and individual learners.
Additionally, IXL offers district partnership, professional learning and implementation services. All integrated into a single platform, each component is designed to work together in harmony to give educators the tools and insights they need to maximize learning for every single student.
Media, please note: Screenshots of IXL may be downloaded at www.ixl.com/press. For demos and access to IXL, contact press@ixl.com.
Currently used by 13 million students and in all of the top 100 U.S. school districts, IXL is an all-inclusive educational platform that provides a comprehensive PK-12 curriculum and instructional resources, actionable analytics and a state-of-the-art assessment suite. IXL's end-to-end teaching and learning solution supports personalized instruction in math, English language arts, science, social studies and Spanish. With more than 110 billion questions asked and answered around the world, IXL is helping schools and parents successfully boost student achievement. The IXL Learning family of products also includes Rosetta Stone, Wyzant, Education.com, ABCya, Vocabulary.com and Curiosity Media. To learn more about IXL, visit www.ixl.com, facebook.com/IXL and twitter.com/IXLLearning.
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IXL Learning
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Direct private lender helps close a $4.85 Million land purchase for Future Alzheimer's Facility
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Alzheimer's disease care home is coming to Jacksonville, Florida, thanks to a loan closed in just one week from direct private lender Kennedy Funding.
The Englewood, New Jersey-based firm announced today that it has closed a land loan to BBKR Development Partners LLC and Village Green Alzheimer's Care Home LLC. Loan proceeds will be used to acquire 8.42 acres of raw land at the northeast corner of Kernan Boulevard and Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville.
According to Kennedy Funding CEO and President Kevin Wolfer, the loan was notable given its rapid seven-day turnaround and low 6% interest rate.
"Turnaround in a week is unheard of with a traditional lender, and especially when it comes to raw land," said Wolfer. "And in light of rising interest on lending, securing a low 6% rate for our client was an impressive achievement."
"We knew we could turn this loan around within one week," Wolfer continued, "and looking at the merits of the deal, we were confident enough in its success to offer a low interest rate."
According to Wolfer, Kennedy Funding stepped in when senior loan officer Mark Falzone heard from Mike Hernandez, a commercial broker with the Las Vegas firm Fund My Biz. Hernandez's client's equity partner had backed out of a purchase-sell agreement 12 days before loan closing. The borrower had been in underwriting with a bank for two weeks and never expected the loan not to close, and a fast solution was necessary to avoid a major monetary loss.
Hernandez knew that only Kennedy Funding could get to closing quickly. Within 24 hours of hearing from Hernandez, Falzone had drawn up a letter of interest. Six days later — seven days total after the initial inquiry — the loan was closed.
"Mark Falzone and Kennedy Funding are the go-to resources for fast closings," Hernandez said. "Working with Mark was great. Kennedy Funding was straightforward and responsive. I've never dealt with a more efficient lender — such smooth, phenomenal communication, and fully transparent."
"When looking at the merits of this deal," said Falzone, "it was clear that our borrower's vision for this project was documented and approved. And where traditional financing institutions remain reluctant to lend on raw land, we knew the deal was strong enough that a fast turnaround and low interest rate were realistic."
A major Florida metropolis, Jacksonville is home to more than 902,000 residents, a figure that has grown steadily over time. More than one in 10 of these residents are age 60 and older, making the city a viable home for a center that focuses on Alzheimer's, a disease that affects an estimated 5.8 million American adults.
The property is directly on U.S. Route 90 and Florida State Route 212. The proposed new development is a roughly 20-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville. It is also easily accessible to Interstates 10, 95, and 295.
"New developments in this area of Florida can help support a growing older adult population in Florida's most populous city," Wolfer said.
Kennedy Funding offers loan amounts from $1 million to $50+ million. For more information or to begin an application, visit www.KennedyFunding.com.
Kennedy Funding is a global direct private lender specializing in bridge loans for commercial property and land acquisition, development, workouts, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. Kennedy Funding has closed more than $4 billion in loans to date. Its creative financing expertise provides funding up to 75% loan-to-value, from $1 million ($3 million international) to more than $50 million, in as little as five days. The company has closed loans throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, and Central and South America.
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MIAMI and CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 23, 2022 /PR Newswire/ -- LiveHire Ltd. (ASX: LVH), a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) Total Talent Acquisition platform that helps companies connect with and hire the talent they need, and CrintellTech, an AI-driven recruitment intelligence platform that automates candidate sourcing, announce their strategic integration to transform the recruiting life-cycle.
Today's market for talent is tight and sourcing talent can be one of the most time consuming parts of a recruiter's job, accentuating the need to reach out to passive candidates in addition to active candidates in order to meet hiring needs.
Companies using LiveHire to source and hire candidates can now automate their process for sourcing and engaging with passive candidates from job board databases and professional networks by leveraging the strategic integration to CrintellTech. The CrintellTech Chrome App/Extension provides two products for the sourcing of external candidates passing them directly into LiveHire; "Eva" and "Assist".
With "Eva", LiveHire recruiters can pass the details of a job or sourcing requirement directly to Eva, allowing Eva's AI to source their desired number of candidates from integrated job board profile databases and then send emails and text messages to candidates to confirm their interest in applying. Eva's AI automatically exports candidates to LiveHire and updates their status based on their responses.
With "Assist", recruiters can export suitable candidates they find while on job board profile databases or professional networks straight into LiveHire, assigning them to jobs and including notes about why they think the candidate is a good fit. Furthermore, Crintell Assist can save recruiters time and money by identifying candidates that have already exported to LiveHire, thereby reducing the cost of external sourcing.
Once imported into LiveHire from CrintellTech through Eva or Assist, hiring teams on LiveHire can engage with candidates by leveraging workflow automations and native two-way email and text messaging all the way through to hiring, helping hiring teams deliver award-winning candidate experiences and outstanding recruitment outcomes.
"We are excited about the LiveHire integration with Crintell Technologies and our ability to accelerate the flow of qualified candidates and recruiter productivity," says Christy Forest, LiveHire CEO. "LiveHire's Total Talent Acquisition Platform (ATS + CRM) paired together with CrintellTech will streamline and modernize the hiring process and ultimately deliver a better candidate experience."
"We are excited to be a part of this strategic partnership with LiveHire. I believe our technologies complement each other and aim to bring in quality candidates and greatly improve recruiter productivity." says Arbind Joseph M, Founder and CEO of Crintell Technologies.
About LiveHire
LiveHire is a globally-leading recruitment and contingent direct sourcing platform - enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers to deliver Total Talent and Direct Sourcing solutions. LiveHire offers an award-winning candidate experience and provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and 2-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 200 clients across 20 verticals globally. For more information, visit https://www.livehire.com/
About CrintellTech
CrintellTech is an AI-driven recruitment intelligence platform that automates resume searches and transforms the recruitment process. The founding team at Crintell has decades of hands-on experience in staffing and recruitment and understands the conundrums faced by recruiters and employers. Crintell knew there was a need for a simple yet powerful solution that would facilitate and empower recruiters to do a better and more meaningful job. Crintell was birthed to provide better resolution to these issues and create measurable impact to the entire recruitment life cycle.
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SÃO PAULO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday (18), BTG Pactual held Macro Day 2022, attended by main executives from the bank, as well as politicians and government officials, to discuss the outlook for the domestic and international macroeconomic scenario, in addition to the political environment for general elections in Brazil.
The first panel addressed the outlook for US economy, with the participation of William Dudley, an economist and former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FED), who spoke about interest rates, inflation and the job market in the United States.
To talk about the role of public banks in developing the economy, Macro Day welcomed the presidents of Caixa Econômica Federal, Daniella Marques, and BNDES, Gustavo Montezano, the importance of democratizing access to credit and the digital transformation of banks were discussed. Then, Brazilian Central Bank (BC) President Roberto Campos spoke with BTG CEO, Roberto Sallouti, about national monetary policy, and his vision for the fiscal and interest rate scenario for the coming months.
In the panel on the Brazilian economic and political scenario, André Esteves, BTG Pactual Chairman and Senior Partner, contributed with his market vision on how US Big Techs are now the new emerging market. In his analysis, global capital, which used to seek growth in emerging markets, is now flowing into other industries, such as the technology segment in the US.
Still in the afternoon, the main candidates running for São Paulo State Governor were able to speak individually, for 30 minutes, about their projects and proposals for conducting the state government.
To detail the government's actions for the country's economy, the guest was Economy Minister Paulo Guedes. The panel was moderated by BTG Pactual Chief Economist, Mansueto Almeida, who emphasized the importance of the reforms made by the government and the economic measures for assisting the population in the pandemic, for maintaining control of expenditure, and for fiscal adjustment.
All Macro Day 2022 panels can be watched in full on the BTG Pactual YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/btgpactual
About BTG Pactual
BTG Pactual (BPAC11) is the biggest investment bank from Latin America, operating in Investment Banking, Corporate Lending, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management and Asset Management. For more information go to http://www.btgpactual.com
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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marlette Holdings, Inc., a leading financial technology company operating the Best Egg financial platform, has been named by the Delaware News Journal as the winner of the 2022 Top Workplaces in Delaware award for large companies. The publication also named Marlette's Founder and CEO, Jeffrey Meiler, the winner of the top leader award. This is the company's fifth consecutive year of being named one of Delaware's top workplaces and the second year for the top leadership award. It is Marlette's first time in the large company category of 400+ employees.
"It is an incredible honor to be recognized as a top place to work in Delaware," said Jeffrey Meiler, Founder and CEO of Marlette Holdings. "We have grown significantly in the past few years, adding hundreds of new employees. It is rewarding to know that even with this growth, we consistently maintain a culture where employees enjoy what they do and take pride in where they work."
Top Workplaces winners are chosen solely based on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey administered by Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. Results are calculated by comparing the survey's research-based statements, including 15 culture drivers critical to any organization's success. Almost 80% of Marlette's employees completed the survey and cited open-mindedness and inclusion as two of the company's top strengths.
"Our people are what makes our culture great, and this award is a testament to their role in helping to build a workplace where employees matter, transparency is rewarded, and fun is encouraged. I am proud to lead such a wonderful team," said Meiler.
These awards are in addition to Marlette's previously announced place on the 2022 Top Workplaces USA and Financial Services lists. Marlette also received the 2022 Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Appreciation.
"During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business."
Earning these Top Workplaces honors means that Marlette is one of the best companies to work for, regionally and nationally. The company was also named one of the best tech startups in the U.S. by The Tech Tribune in 2022. Learn more about open positions on the Best Egg careers page.
Marlette Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology provider whose subsidiaries develop and operate Best Egg, a financial health platform that provides lending products and resources focused on helping people feel more confident as they manage their everyday finances. Since March 2014, Best Egg has delivered $21 billion in consumer personal loans with strong credit performance, welcomed almost 300,000 members to the recently launched Best Egg Financial Health platform, and empowered over 100,000 cardmembers who carry the new Best Egg Credit Card in their wallet. For more information, visit bestegg.com.
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MSE To Purchase NBCUniversal's 67% Stake in the Regional Sports Network That Holds Exclusive Local Television Rights for MSE's Teams: the NHL's Washington Capitals and NBA's Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Monumental Sports & Entertainment ("MSE") and Comcast Corporation today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which MSE will acquire 100% of the equity interests in NBC Sports Washington by acquiring NBCUniversal's 67% stake in the network. MSE currently owns 33% of NBC Sports Washington, which it acquired in 2016.
NBC Sports Washington is the exclusive local television rightsholder for Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals games. The network is available throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, as well as parts of Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. Launched as Home Team Sports in April 1984, the network has served as the NHL's Capitals and NBA's Wizards regional TV partner since the network's inception.
"We at Monumental Sports & Entertainment are incredibly excited to have reached an agreement to acquire NBC Sports Washington, an important business for our current and future core business operations," said Zach Leonsis, President of Media & New Enterprises, Monumental Sports & Entertainment. "Comcast NBCUniversal has built a strong regional sports network in NBC Sports Washington. We look forward to further enhancing and innovating on the already best-in-class experience that our fanbase enjoys of watching live sports, for years to come."
As part of the transaction, NBCUniversal will continue to assist in the operation of the network by providing corporate and shared services, including distribution, technical resources and production facilities, for up to 18 months. NBC Sports Regional Networks, part of NBCUniversal Local, operates a portfolio of six regional sports networks.
"Monumental Sports & Entertainment's interest in full ownership of the network is a unique opportunity," said Bill Bridgen, President, NBC Sports Regional Networks. "Their leaders have been engaged and collaborative partners in NBC Sports Washington who, like us, value local sports media and are committed to serving fans now and investing in the future. We look forward to continuing our work with them during the transition to support the network's continued growth and success."
MSE's platform encompasses five professional sports teams: the NHL's Washington Capitals, the NBA's Washington Wizards, the WNBA's Washington Mystics, the NBA G League's Capital City Go-Go and the NBA 2K League's Wizards District Gaming. In addition, MSE owns and operates Capital One Arena and manages the MedStar Capitals Iceplex (practice facility for the Capitals), MedStar Health Performance Center (practice facility for the Wizards, Mystics and Go-Go), and EagleBank Arena (live performance venue on the campus of George Mason University in Virginia). Further, MSE was a first mover in the sports betting space, opening with Caesars Entertainment the first ever in-arena retail location in North America at Capital One Arena in 2020. It also launched a first-of-its kind regional sports streaming service for local and high school sports and exclusive Capitals, Wizards and Mystics content with Monumental Sports Network in 2016. MSE's broad media reach includes the social media channels of its sports teams and corporate properties – not only in English but also Japanese, Hebrew and Mandarin and coming soon in Spanish and Arabic – as well as native content web articles, video productions and streaming shows, radio broadcasts, podcasts, in-arena signage, and out-of-home video boards.
MSE's acquisition of NBC Sports Washington is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
LionTree served as Monumental's exclusive financial advisor on the transaction.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment is America's leading sports and entertainment family. Our people, players, teams and events bring excitement and joy to millions. We invest and innovate to consistently raise the game so we can deliver extraordinary experiences that will inspire and unite our community, our fans and our people. To learn more, please visit www.monumentalsports.com.
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
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Evaluating how MCED technologies may improve cancer detection, treatment, and care to benefit all people
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multicancer Early Detection (MCED) Consortium, a public-private collaboration between organizations in the U.S. and U.K., has a challenging mission, "To reduce the burden of cancer by evaluating how MCED technologies may improve cancer detection, treatment, and care to benefit all people." Today, they released their first position paper, Evaluating Multicancer Early Detection (MCED) Technologies For Clinical Use, which explores the landscape of emerging technologies that could allow clinicians to screen and detect multiple cancers at early stages and establishes their role in the development of guidance for the use of, and education about, these tools.
Cancer death rates have fallen by almost 33% over the past three decades due in part to prevention, screening, early detection efforts, and advances in treatment. Despite these reassuring statistics, cancer continues to be prevalent and often fatal. Through the NHS Long Term Plan, the U.K. is committed to diagnosing 75% of cancers in stage 1 or 2 by 20281. In addition, through President Biden's Cancer Moonshot initiative, the U.S. strives to diagnose cancers sooner for better health outcomes and reduce the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years2.
"MCED encompasses an emerging set of technologies enabling clinicians to screen for multiple cancer types at once. They hold the potential to be a "disruptive technology" identifying a broad range of cancers earlier when treatment is more likely to lead to better outcomes." said MCED Consortium Chair, Michelle M. Le Beau, PhD, Professor Emerita, University of Chicago. "However, the introduction of MCED technologies will require careful risk: benefit analyses, as well as proactively preparing clinicians and health care systems for their implementation. The MCED Consortium has assumed this vital mission – to help establish standards and implementation guidance for MCED technologies' potential use in clinical care, and to understand and address the impact of these technologies, especially on health equity."
The Consortium has convened experts from across the fields of medicine, statistics, health care delivery, health care policy, and health equity to participate in several workstreams: clinical utility, care delivery, health equity, and communications. These members will lead the development of essential guidance for evaluating and implementing these technologies and educational materials to inform the public about what these technologies are and how they may benefit from them.
Deputy Chair Larry Kessler, Sc.D., a professor of Health Systems and Population Health at the University of Washington, comments, "These workgroups will address a number of challenges in providing guidance to measure the risks and benefits, and ultimate value of using such technologies, how they can be most effectively employed in both the US and UK health systems, how we communicate with clinicians, policymakers, and the public, and how all of this can take into account issues of health equity to ensure that these new and potentially powerful methods advantage all people."
The Consortium plans to launch additional work products from its Health Equity, Care Delivery, and Clinical Utility workstreams over the next several months. Learn more about the Consortium, their work, and joining the effort here.
Multicancer Early Detection (MCED) is a set of emerging technologies that could allow clinicians to screen and detect multiple cancers at early stages. The MCED Consortium has brought together stakeholders from across the healthcare continuum to evaluate MCED technologies on their benefits and risks, develop guidance for their equitable and accessible introduction into clinical care, and accelerate education on how they may improve patient outcomes and survival. To learn more about the Consortium, please visit our website.
Healthsperien, LLC., is a nationally recognized health care policy consulting firm focused on federal and state regulatory and legislative policy analysis, advocacy, and implementation issues. Their mission is to accelerate responsible and sustainable health care system innovation and transformation to improve health outcomes for all – especially the most vulnerable. www.healthsperien.com
1 NHS Long Term Plan, Published January 2019, https://www.england.nhs.uk/cancer/strategy
2 Fact Sheet: President Biden Reignites Cancer Moonshot to End Cancer as We Know It, Published February 2, 2022, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/02/02/fact-sheet-president-biden-reignites-cancer-moonshot-to-end-cancer-as-we-know-it/
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My Eyelab with Contemporary, Fun and Easy Approach Eye Care Will Serve Optical Needs of the Community at New Locations
PARIS, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- My Eyelab, a leading optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, opened its first shop in Paris area on August 15. Located at 3925 Lamar Ave, Paris, this store will mark My Eyelab's 1st location in Paris, TX.
Franchisee Abdul Rehman is very optimistic about opening a My Eyelab store. "We are excited to help provide more optical health services and products to local residents," said Rehman. "We look forward to serving the Paris community, by not only bringing more eyecare and eyewear options, but also creating new jobs."
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, My Eyelab is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes Stanton Optical. My Eyelab has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable quality eye exams. Tapping into its national network of affiliated doctors, to date the company has conducted more than 2 million telehealth eye exams, something no other optical retailer can offer in the Paris area. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not hindered My Eyelab's success, as its telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.
On top of that, an assortment of over 1,000 eyeglass frames and top contact lens brands to fit both style and budgets allows consumers the ultimate freedom to experiment with unique, stylish designs that fit their personal style. For convenience, My Eyelab in Paris accepts both same day appointments and walk-ins for your eye exams and eyewear needs.
Hours for the new optical store in Paris are Monday – Saturday from 9AM – 6:30PM. Sundays - Closed. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.myeyelab.com or call (903) 205-1234.
ABOUT NOW OPTICS:
Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with over 250 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while delivering affordable eye health solutions. Now Optics consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday; while My Eyelab ranked on the top #100 on Entrepreneur's list of Top New Franchises in 2022. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MZ is happy to announce a partnership with Whistleblower Security, a company that delivers flexible and modern 24/7/365 integrated Hotline and Case Management Ethics Reporting Services for public, private and not-for-profit organizations around the globe.
"This partnership allows companies to add a whistleblower channel to any IR website developed by MZ, increasing transparency and value to our clients, while complying with all regulatory demands," said Amanda Munhoz, partner at MZ.
"WhistleBlower Security is excited to partner with MZ Group and together offer companies a tool that will not only meet regulatory guidelines, but will also help them create a transparent and accountable workplace," said Shannon Walker, President, WhistleBlower Security. "We're excited to work with MZ Group to help companies fight fraud and other misconduct, but also provide teams a safe place to anonymously speak-up about any wrongs they see with confidence.
To learn more about how this partnership can benefit your company, contact us at sales@mzgroup.com
About MZ
MZ has been a global leader in investor relations services for over 22 years. Our solutions are trusted by more than 800 clients worldwide, and we have published over 2,000 IR websites. Our portfolio of intelligence and communication solutions empower our clients to remain ahead of the market by providing them with all the tools and insights they need to make effective decisions and better engage with the capital markets community.
About Whistleblower Security
WhistleBlower Security Inc. is a global provider of ethics reporting services, including a 24/7/365 Global Ethics Hotline and Case Management platform (IntegrityCounts), to provide organizations with an efficient and trustworthy ethics reporting process. Its intuitive and easy-to-use product and service offerings help employees, customers, and suppliers feel safe and secure when reporting ethics and compliance-related issues.
WhistleBlower Security Inc. is proud to be B-Corp certified, WBE Certified, and WEConnect International Certified.
Contact WhistleBlower Security info@whistleblowersecurity.com
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the record-setting number of journalists and media workers killed so far this year in Mexico.
"Even as 2022 is far from over, Mexico has already reached the dubious distinction of having its deadliest recorded year yet for journalists, with 18 reporters and other media workers killed so far, according to figures tabulated by the human rights organization Article 19.
"Importantly, the pace of killings of journalists under President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has gone up nearly 52 percent compared to the same time period in 2018 under his predecessor, former President Enrique Peña Nieto, according to Article 19.
"López Obrador must immediately cease his verbal attacks on the press. His derogatory discourse directly contributes to shaping a culture of impunity in Mexico where corrupt officials and cartels conclude that the murders of journalists will not be investigated or prosecuted and where reporters conclude that their best self-defense is one of self-censorship.
"We further join far too many others throughout Mexico and the Western Hemisphere in mourning the August murders of the following Mexican journalists and media workers:
- On Aug. 22, Fredid Roman, who ran a local political news website "The Reality of Guerrero" and wrote a column, was shot to death inside his car in the city of Chilpancingo, according to local prosecutors in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero.
- On August 16, Juan Arjón López, founder of the Facebook-based news outlet A Qué Le Temes, was found dead in San Luis Río Colorado, in the northern Mexican state of Sonora on the U.S. border. His disappearance was reported on August 9th. One person has been arrested for his involvement in the abduction and brutal killing.
- On August 11, in the Mexican border city Cuidad Juarez in Chihuahua, four employees of Radio Switch 105.9 FM, part of the Mega Radio Group, were shot dead while broadcasting from outside a pizzeria. The victims were Allan González, the station´s announcer; Armando Guerrero, head of marketing; Lino Flores, technical operator; and Alejandro Arriaga, a security team member.
- On August 3, journalist Ernesto Méndez Pérez, director of the news outlet Periodico Tu Voz, in the state of Guanajuato, was shot dead in a bar owned by his family. He previously had reported threats and asked the Special Prosecutor's Office for Attention to Crimes against Freedom of Expression for protection.
"The López Obrader government must immediately investigate these latest killings and bring their perpetrators to justice. It's the very least that can be done for their surviving family members and other loved ones. Furthermore, the Mexican government must take seriously the threats that journalists are reporting, particularly those working in places far from Mexico City, and take significant actions to bolster the safety services it purports to offer at-risk journalists through the 'Mechanism for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists.'"
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. The Club has 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization and is a leading voice for press freedom in the United States and around the world.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute, the Club's non-profit affiliate, promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.
CONTACT: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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NCSA to Expand Role as Official Recruiting Services Partner, Support All USYS Events
Including Olympic Development Program, National League, Elite 64
CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NCSA College Recruiting, the world's largest college recruiting platform, has renewed its partnership with US Youth Soccer (USYS), the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer.
NCSA will continue to provide educational tools and resources to US Youth Soccer members with the goal of assisting families in navigating the college recruiting process.
Athletes ages 13 and over will have the option to create a free NCSA profile when registering for US Youth Soccer events and gain access to NCSA's extensive recruiting network of over 4,500 collegiate men's and women's soccer coaches across the U.S.
As part of the renewed partnership, NCSA will provide additional recruiting education to athletes and parents including seminars at US Youth Soccer events, as well as free online webinars on how to navigate the college recruiting process.
"One of the toughest challenges for any aspiring college athlete is to successfully navigate the recruiting process," said US Youth Soccer Chief Executive Officer Skip Gilbert. "We are thrilled to be continuing our partnership with NCSA College Recruiting and helping to support the aspirational goals of USYS players from every state association."
US Youth Soccer will also integrate NCSA's recruiting software, Coach Packet, and team recruiting platform, Team Edition, into all regional and national events including its Olympic Development Program (ODP), National League, and newly-established Elite 64 performance tier competition, which encompasses more than 15 of USYS' annual events.
Coach Packet provides easy access to the latest rosters, player data, schedules, and custom evaluation metrics by taking the historic bundles of paper handouts at recruiting events and complementing them with a dedicated universal iOS app. By using Coach Packet on their mobile devices, college coaches and scouts who attend US Youth Soccer events will have an easier, more efficient way of recruiting and evaluating players.
Team Edition allows coaches to track and help guide team's college recruitment processes with easy-to-use software by providing athletes exposure to NCSA's network of college coaches.
"Since we first partnered with US Youth Soccer in 2018, NCSA has helped hundreds of USYS athletes find success in recruiting and continue their sport at the next level," said NCSA President Lisa Strasman. "We look forward to continuing to work with USYS and finding new ways of integrating our tools and products into its events to better serve their members on their recruiting journey."
In addition to US Youth Soccer, ten national governing bodies have named NCSA their official recruiting partner: USA Hockey, USA Baseball, USA Softball, US Lacrosse, USA Field Hockey, USA Track and Field, USA Volleyball, USA Wrestling, USA Water Polo, and USA Triathlon.
Founded in 2000, NCSA offers recruiting advice and college coach connections to help student-athletes find their best college fit.
NCSA College Recruiting is the world's largest college recruiting platform connecting tens of thousands of student-athletes to more than 35,000 college coaches across 37 sports each year.
NCSA is part of IMG Academy, the leader in athletic-academic education and development for high school student-athletes.
Learn more about NCSA at www.ncsasports.org.
US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in the country, is on a mission to provide world-class support, resources, and leadership, helping every member fulfill their goals on and off the field of play. US Youth Soccer registers nearly 2.5 million players annually. Through its programming, resources and leadership, US Youth Soccer is advancing the game for its 54 Member State Associations, 10,000 clubs and leagues and nearly 1 million administrators, coaches, and volunteers. US Youth Soccer connects families and communities to the power of sports and its shared love of soccer. US Youth Soccer provides a path for every player, offering programs that provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game.
CONTACT: Lauren Pulte
(248) 885-2607
lpulte@ncsasports.org
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HONG KONG, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newchic, an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity, today announced the seven finalists behind the Top 8 designs in its 2022 #ArtYourPossibility Contest. The contest was open to both emerging designers and creatives with little-to-no fashion background to produce a portfolio of original illustrations and written materials.
This year's finalists are listed below, in alphabetical order:
Constantin Babeanu
Frenki Ceko
Scarlet Lacasse
Arron Lam
Ana Lloshi
Żaneta Siłkowska
Hyoni Woo
Each of the seven finalists submitted a portfolio that addressed either one or two contest themes. Each theme was centered around one of Newchic's partner brands - Selfsow, Koyye, Mensclo, and Charmkpr - which focus on their own unique social missions while supporting Newchic's overarching goal of giving multi-hyphenates a global platform to express themselves and advocate for the causes they care about.
Over the next few days, Newchic will schedule one-on-one video interviews with each of the seven finalists above and give them the opportunity to share more about their evolution as a designer, including the things that inspire their craft and the impact of creativity on their self-expression, among other details.
On the weekend of August 27, 2022 (PST), Newchic will host an Instagram Live with all seven finalists. During the event, a panel of celebrity judges - including Paula Franco, Danielle Sarkissian, and Marcos Gonzalez - will review the finalists' designs in real-time and announce the Top 4 winners based on a scoring system that includes the following criteria: creativity, design, resourcefulness, adherence to the theme, productionability, originality, relevance, and popularity. The winners will receive a cash prize of 1,500 USD each.
Registration is currently closed, but Newchic encourages the public to vote for their favorite design. Simply head to the following link and follow the instructions: www.newchic.com/designers2022
About Newchic
Newchic is an online fashion platform composed of brands that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and creativity. Founded in 2014, Newchic has achieved rapid development on a global scale, ranking among the top online shopping websites. Newchic offers a wide range of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories to help conscious customers pursue their styles. Newchic has won recognition and trust from customers in Europe, America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Media Relations Contact:
Allison Tu
https://www.newchic.com/
duyinlin@newchic.com
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The #OLAFLEX Challenge Asks Fans Their Hair Woes of the Past and Celebrates Their Healthy Hair Journey of Today with OLAPLEX
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OLAPLEX, the brand that singlehandedly created the bond building hair category and has gone viral by amassing over 1.2 billion views with #OLAPLEX on TikTok, is excited to announce its first TikTok hashtag challenge which already reached over 3 billion views in 72 hours. OLAPLEX is challenging its loyal fans to share their wildest, craziest hair from the past, compared to their healthy hair today that they got by using OLAPLEX by using the hashtag #OLAFLEX. The campaign taps into the nostalgia trends that are gaining momentum on TikTok and will rally passionate salon professionals and consumers around the mutual fact that while everyone has made hair mistakes in the past, OLAPLEX has helped them on their journey to healthy hair.
OLAPLEX partnered with Felix Cartal, an EDM DJ and producer to create a TikTok original track for the campaign. Cartal has two million Spotify followers and is known on TikTok for his unofficial remixes of popular TV show theme songs. OLAPLEX specifically selected Cartal due to his connectivity to pop culture and what is trending, as well as his incredible talent, creating positive and uplifting music. The original track follows his personal style as well as provides an upbeat and fun theme for the campaign.
"TikTok is the perfect platform to engage with our loyal OLAPLEX users, who've helped build our organic momentum on the platform, going from twenty-four million views to more than one billion in less than 30 months," said Charlotte Watson, CMO for OLAPLEX. "We view this challenge as a fun way to help educate on OLAPLEX's original patented bond-building technology to relink hair bonds to repair and strengthen from the inside for healthier hair."
"OLAPLEX is a prime example of a brand leaning into their organic momentum with the TikTok community and amplifying that success to build deeper engagement through a hashtag challenge. We know music and sound plays a huge role on our platform, so we loved getting to see the community co-create with the custom track OLAPLEX created with Felix Cartal. From stylists to mother daughter duos, we saw over 400 creator videos made in a 3-day period to reach unique corners of the diverse hair community on TikTok," said Ross Wakeham, Group Vertical Director of Growth, Global Business Solutions, TikTok.
OLAPLEX has a track record of user-generated content on the platform from organic, authentic relationships with mega and micro influencers. The #OLAFLEX TikTok challenge will be supported by over 400 influencers with the majority being micro influencers who will help amplify the campaign through their own original content, including Clara (@ClaraGrugz), Molly (@Scarlettohair) and Cyrus (@Cyrusveyssi). OLAPLEX Ambassadors Tracey Cunningham, Chad Kenyon, Christin Brown and others will also create content for the campaign.
OLAPLEX worked with integrated full-service social media agency Kubbco on this campaign.
All OLAPLEX products contain a revolutionary bond-building technology with over 100 worldwide patents that created the bond-building hair care category and is exclusive to OLAPLEX. This technology penetrates the hair shaft working on the entire hair structure to rebuild the hair throughout. It builds a permanent bridge between the disulfide bonds. At the same time, it lessens and/or eliminates damage caused by molecules that eat protein from the hair by working faster than the damage can occur.
Since its founding, OLAPLEX has been proud to be non-toxic, cruelty-free, and vegan. OLAPLEX is free of over 50 questionable ingredients including Sulfates (SLS & SLES), Parabens, Phthalates, Phosphates. All OLAPLEX products have The Clean at Sephora seal and are proud of their continued commitment to reduce their secondary packaging and not add to their carbon footprint.
100% free of sulfates, phthalates, parabens, or gluten. Vegan. Color-safe.
Felix Cartal is an EDM DJ and Producer from Canada. He has racked up a string of hits and won a JUNO Award in his native Canada in 2020, with his club-ready dance tracks and expansive electronic pop. His fourth album – Expensive Sounds For Nice People – finds the DJ, producer and songwriter displaying the duality at his music's core. Folk-tinged, dance-pop anthem, Mine – co-written with LA-born singer Sophie Simmons – is one of two singles on the album to have gone platinum in Canada. The other, Love Me – with fellow Canadian, Lights – won a JUNO for Best Dance Recording in 2020.
Kubbco is how great social content gets made and distributed. They replace your lead creative agency, your media agency, your influencer marketing agency, and your social media agency. They are a global integrated full-service team that delivers creative social media campaigns and content and distributes across paid media channels. Their team of international strategists, media planners and buyers, creatives, content creators, community managers, and project managers are experts in social media. Their campaigns have been featured in AdWeek, The Drum, and AdAge, and have reached over 1 billion people.
Our humble beginnings started in a California garage, and since 2014, the brand quickly became a global sensation, paving the way for a completely new category of haircare called "bond-building." Today, OLAPLEX is one of the largest independent hair care brands in the world with over 100 worldwide patents. Our exclusive scientifically proven bond-building technology restores damaged and compromised hair by repairing it from the inside out. Simply put, this first-of-its-kind ingredient works two-fold to protect the hair from damage while simultaneously also being able to re-link the disulfide bonds back together. For all hair types, it provides immediate results to repair the 5 types of damage including chemical services, heat styling, mechanical damage, environmental damage and lifestyle or physiological changes.
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Summary: A Forbes-awarded executive search agency in the Americas, Barbachano International is now commemorating 30 years in operation.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 1992, Barbachano International Executive Search Firm is a leading recruitment and leadership advisory based in San Diego, CA. With more than three decades of experience in helping businesses find top executive talent, the firm has successfully placed thousands of candidates in executive-level positions, across a variety of industries. CEO Fernando Ortiz-Barbachano attributes the company's success to its team of experienced customer-obsessed executive recruiters and their focus on building long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
CEO Fernando Ortiz-Barbachano also made an official statement for the press "Our 30th anniversary is a significant milestone for Barbachano International. As we reflect on our company's past, the relationships we have nurtured, and the talented people we have put out onto their professional journeys, we look forward to a future of new possibilities and even better opportunities. We have leveraged cutting-edge systems and business framework to solidify our status as a premier provider of recruitment and leadership advisory solutions in North America." He added, "I am very thankful for our talented and hard-working team who has made Barbachano International synonymous with "high impact human capital solutions."
Executive VP, Octavio Lepe said, "as we celebrate the completion of three decades, we are very confident that the coming years will bring accelerated growth for our company, as it penetrates new high-growth markets, implements revolutionary technology and tools to identify and select top-tier executives."
Barbachano International is fully geared to lead the future with the same intensity, dedication, and creativity that has distinguished it from others since its inception. Having received the prestigious title of 'America's Best Executive Search Firms' for six consecutive years by Forbes magazine, the company aims to honor this legacy while moving towards a future of tech-driven solutions and added benefits at all steps of the human capital supply chain.
Barbachano International is the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm in the Americas (USA, Mexico, Canada, and Latin America) with a focus on diversity and multicultural target markets. Barbachano International (BIPSEARCH) has been recognized by Forbes as Americas' Best Executive Search Firms for 6 consecutive years and currently ranks #26 and #3 on the West Coast.
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TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. has rebranded its company name to OKSI, an acronym for its existing name, as well as updated its visual identity to reflect its passion for AI and compliment the company's vision and character. A bold new logo, simplistic in design, intended to represent their history with the variable aperture, VariAp® and passion for EO/IR systems. In addition to the new visual identity, the rebrand includes a new website domain: OKSI.AI.
"With a renewed focus on creating a lasting impact on American technological superiority, OKSI is on its fourth year of sustainable hypergrowth," says Chris HolmesParker, CEO. "We're excited about this strong new branding that reflects our company's vibrancy and the character of our employees – their growth is our growth."
Founded in 1991, OKSI has continued to advance AI/ML through a multitude of innovative research programs leading to technological superiority and the ability to find targets through any camouflage. OKSI has grown substantially in its defense, aerospace, and environmental portfolios, winning numerous major US DoD programs. They have devoted their talent and resources to advancing state-of-the-art AI/ML technologies and integrating them into EO/IR systems for ground, air, and space applications. OKSI is growing in the ranks of global, revolutionary technology companies with a passion for R&D, AI, data, and analytics. Its new visual identity emphasizes their growing market dominance and ability to meet customer demands.
OKSI is an R&D leader in customizing sensors, AI/ML, and EO/IR technologies for ground, air, and space applications within the defense, aerospace, and environmental industries. With over 30 years of driving innovation and disrupting the industry, OKSI is committed to solving the world's most challenging engineering problems by using AI to extract data across from the entire EO/IR spectrum. Their autonomous and intelligent solutions rapidly analyze, identify, and communicate actionable insights, enabling critical decision making, action prioritization, and outcome optimization. OKSI is a privately held small business headquartered in Torrance, California. Learn more at www.oksi.ai
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Prestigious industry award recognizes the Traitify by Paradox Animated Assessment — a first-of-its-kind solution designed to deliver more inclusive experiences and accurate personality insight.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradox, the conversational recruiting software company helping companies like Unilever, McDonald's, and General Motors get hiring work done faster by automating repetitive tasks, was today named HR Executive Top Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive.
This is the company's third HRE Top Product honor since its first entry in 2019 — and this year was presented for Traitify by Paradox's Animated Assessment, a revolutionary personality assessment built around custom, relatable images that have been intentionally and scientifically crafted to produce more accurate assessment results.
In 2019, Paradox won HRE's top award for its Hire product — which is fundamentally changing high-volume hiring through fast, mobile-first experiences that automate up to 90% of the process for field hiring managers. And in 2021, the company won for Experience Assistant — which transforms how people engage with career sites, instantly turning them into dynamic, hyper-personalized experiences that evolve with every interaction.
"We've always believed that if you get the people thing right, you can build teams that change the world — and in many organizations, assessments play a key role in that mission," said Paradox CEO Aaron Matos. "I'm proud to work with a team that cares so deeply about building the next generation of recruiting technology. This is just another step in the journey to help our clients transform how they build great teams."
In an article announcing this year's winners, judges from Human Resource Executive noted: "Candidate and employee assessments don't have to be a burden. Paradox has done the nearly impossible by creating an innovative assessment program that is more engaging, perceptive and frankly looks like a dating app. The software provides reports to both hiring managers and candidates based on research culled from more than 5,000 study participants, including a match score for each candidate using Paradox's underlying Ideal Candidate Profile."
Reimagining Personality Assessments, One Animation at a Time
The Traitify by Paradox Animated Assessment continues to innovate on visual-based personality assessments by moving from stock photography to 3D, animated imagery.
"The goal of the Animated Assessment is to allow the candidate to fully immerse themselves in the assessment experience without pausing to consider the physical characteristics of the character," said Paradox VP of Product Dan Sines, one of Traitify's co-founders. "We've always believed 'a picture is worth a thousand words' — and with the Animated Assessment, we can more accurately measure each one."
Fully engineered in-house by a team of I/O psychologists, 3D artists, and designers and tested on more than 5,000 individuals across numerous studies, the Animated Assessment introduces "Ash," a gender, race, and ethnicity-neutral character, to help candidates project themselves into the unique illustrated scenarios. The broad, relatable appeal of Ash invites every person to see themselves through their eyes, ensuring relatability, eliminating bias, and providing more accurate results.
"Bias is one of the areas that can affect the results of an assessment," said Paradox Chief IO Psychologist Heather Myers. "Creating our own 3D images is one of the ways we can address that bias. Not only will doing so give more accurate results, but it makes it easier for the assessment taker to put themselves in the situation shown in the animated image. This can help with completion percentages and conversion, but also creates a better experience for each unique candidate."
When tested, product studies and analysis showed:
- 81.4% of test takers reported Ash to be their race, an indiscernible race, or no race at all.
- Among those who specified a race, 75.9% said Ash was of their own.
- On a 100-point scale from feminine to masculine, Ash was consistently placed at the midway point.
The Animated Assessment relies on the Big Five model of personality to evaluate factors such as extroversion, agreeableness, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and neuroticism. As a completely mobile-first experience, the assessment also reduces candidate dropoff — requiring just 90 seconds to complete and boasting a 95% completion rate.
Leading the Way in Conversational AI
This award continues Paradox's momentum in the HR tech industry. Last year, the company was named to both the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Fast 500 lists, which rank the fastest-growing companies in America. Paradox has also been twice-named to Forbes' list of America's Best Startup Employers. The Scottsdale-based startup now partners with more than 700 clients across virtually every industry, helping them:
- Reduce time-to-hire by more than 60% by automating things like candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding — all through a simple, conversational, mobile-first experience.
- Eliminate, on average, more than 10 hours of work from recruiters' plates each week, freeing them up to focus on more strategic, people-focused work.
- Deliver experiences candidates love — with more than 99% rating their experience positively after an interaction with the company's AI assistant, Olivia.
The Paradox team is hosting a webinar on September 8 at 1pm ET to showcase the award-winning assessment. They will also be demoing the Traitify by Paradox Animated Assessment at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas held Sept. 13-16, where Top Product winners across categories will be recognized. To learn more about Paradox, visit www.paradox.ai.
About Paradox
Launched in 2016, Paradox is building the world's leading conversational recruiting software to drive automation with a human touch. Serving global clients with hiring needs across high-volume hourly and high-skilled professional roles, Paradox's conversational assistant Olivia does the work talent teams don't have time for — streamlining tasks like screening, interview scheduling, and more through fast, easy, mobile-first interactions.
In just five years, the Scottsdale-based startup has earned the trust of the world's largest employers — including Unilever, McDonald's, CVS Health, Lowe's, and General Motors — and won numerous awards, including Human Resource Executive's Best HR Product of 2019 and 2021, and consecutive honors in 2020, 2021, and 2022 as one of Forbes Top Startup Employers. The company was recently ranked the fastest growing company in HR Tech by the Deloitte Fast 500. To learn more about Paradox's product, visit www.paradox.ai. To explore open opportunities on its team, visit careers.paradox.ai.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Populus Financial Group donates $15,000 to MenzFit, an organization whose mission is to ensure long-term gainful employment and financial fitness to low-income men who are largely minority with little formal education. They achieve this by providing professional attire, career development services, and financial literacy services. This year, MenzFit celebrates 15 years of service to the Philadelphia and Washington D.C. communities.
At their anniversary celebration in June, they highlighted Erik Vanzant's journey with MenzFit. During Erik's first visit, he was given and fitted for multiple suits and it was that moment that changed Erik's life forever. As a result of having suits, Erik felt comfortable going places that he normally would not. He also knew that wearing the suit meant he needed to represent not only himself, but MenzFit, the organization that believed in him and gave him a second chance. Erik has now been with MenzFit for three years and is an integral part of their Professional Menz Group (PMG) providing mentorship to other men trying to re-enter the workforce.
"We are so proud to be a part of the MenzFit journey," said Eric Norrington, Senior Vice President of Populus Financial Group. "Their concept – 'Give a Suit and a Start' to low-income men seems simple, but the impact is big on the lives of these men, their families and their communities."
Populus Financial Group has been partners with MenzFit since 2008, donating over $75,000 and helping over 780 men. MenzFit has changed the lives of veterans, terminated or laid-off workers, recent immigrants, recovering addicts, the disabled, homeless, returning citizens and public assistance recipients.
"For 15 years, MenzFit has demonstrated great capacity and success by providing work readiness services that help reduce barriers to employment for underserved, low-income and disadvantaged men living in Philadelphia County," said Rhonda E. Willingham, Founder & President of MenzFit. "The men we serve gain valuable skills, but most important they become good providers, responsible citizens and positive role models."
MenzFit has been a partner of ACE Cash Express for 14 years as part of ACE's corporate giving program, the ACE Community Fund. The ACE Community Fund is committed to empowering organizations that help children, provide education and promote financial literacy in the communities it serves. For more information regarding ACE Cash Express and Populus Financial Group, go to https://www.populusfinancial.com. For more information on MenzFit visit their website at https://www.menzfit.org/.
Populus Financial Group™ provides financial services through its family of brands including ACE Cash Express®, ACE Elite® Visa® Prepaid Debit Card, Flare Account® and Porte™. Populus Financial Group delivers a broad range of financial products and services including short-term consumer loans, card services, check cashing, money transfers, bill payments and money orders. Visit PopulusFinancial.com for more information.
MenzFit changes lives, families and communities by providing work readiness services that reduce barriers to employment for underserved, low-income and disadvantaged men such as interview preparation, financial literacy workshops, mental health, men's health, professional clothing (such as suits, shoes, and shirts for interviews), and mentorship to improve job retention. Our participants include returning citizens, recovering substance abusers, transitioning homeless, veterans, and the unemployed.
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QMed Innovations to integrate location and temperature data with MTS platform and offer iTraycer case and inventory management application.
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QMed Innovations, pioneering IoT-powered solutions for global asset management of surgical trays and implant inventory, has announced its partnership with Medical Tracking Solutions (MTS).
"The partnership with MTS will expand the value of our autonomous cellular IoT-based location and temperature data by integrating them into the iTraycer case and inventory management platform," said Victor Nunes, founder and CEO of QMed Innovations. "Though we offer an API feed that will allow our data to be imported into any software application, some of our customers are interested in a comprehensive offering that already incorporates our asset tracking data. MTS is a leading player in the medical device logistics vertical and we look forward to a strong partnership."
The Quest sensor was designed to withstand autoclave temperatures, allowing QMed to collect valuable actionable data including tray turns. The QVue portal offers insight that will help customers:
- Improve Tray Turns
- Increase Sales Rep Efficiency
- Reduce Field Inventory
- Locate Lost Trays
- Facilitate Audit Management
- Support Recall Management
- Reduce Freight Cost
- Provide Inspection/Calibration Tracking
QMed Innovations, 2021 Gold Edison Award winner, enables medical device manufacturers, distributors, and providers to better track their instruments and implants, the industry's only autonomous cellular IoT-driven technology for global asset management. QMed helps reduce healthcare costs in the surgical suite by automatic delivery of data and analytics for unprecedented insights. Visit qmedinnovations.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
Medical Tracking Solutions Inc., a team of medical device industry experts, developed iTraycer to meet the day-to-day challenges of medical device companies. The system's multifunctional software facilitates communication and collaboration across the enterprise and enables companies to make critical, fact-based decisions with real-time information. Visit www.medicaltracking.com. Follow us on Linkedin
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The hospital is a joint venture between UnityPoint Health – Trinity and Encompass Health
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UnityPoint Health – Trinity and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announce the opening of Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located at 653 52nd Avenue in Moline, Illinois. The hospital serves patients recovering from debilitating injuries and illnesses, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions.
In addition to 24-hour nursing care, Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care is provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians. The hospital features all private patient rooms, a large therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies, an activities of daily living suite, and an on-site dialysis suite.
"We are excited to open this hospital in Moline as a joint venture between Encompass Health, a national leader in post-acute healthcare services, and UnityPoint Health, an industry leader in the Midwest," said Tammy Pauwels, CEO of Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute. "As the region's only freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital, we will provide essential services to help patients regain function and independence as they recover from major injuries and illnesses. Both UnityPoint Health and Encompass Health have a proven track record of quality, patient and family satisfaction and are united in our mission to providing compassionate care."
The Quad Cities Rehabilitation Institute is Encompass Health's 152nd inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and its fourth location in Illinois.
About UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and the fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, providing care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin. As an industry leader in the Midwest, we put people first — they're our sweet spot, what we care about most, and why we do what we do. Our 30,000 team members are committed to giving each person the type of experience we'd want for our own loved ones. We believe everyday moments are worth celebrating, and as your partner in health care, we're dedicated to making it easier to live well. UnityPoint Health, UnityPoint Clinic® and UnityPoint at HomeSM provide easier, more personal care to patients and families. Because people are amazing, and we're here to help keep them that way.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 152 hospitals in 36 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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New report also shows tax incentives and the ease of repurposing spaces as high priorities
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 accounting and consulting firm, today published a new report based on a survey of 198 real estate firm leaders to learn how they're adapting for long-term success and reacting to evolving market conditions. Respondents to Wipfli's real estate industry outlook prioritized differentiators like ESG and technology, as well as business strategies such as tax incentives and the ability to easily repurpose spaces. Among the key findings:
- 88% of respondents are optimistic about current real estate market conditions
- 77% said that ESG has impacted their investor pool or real estate projects
- 66% have not changed their investing strategies in the past 12 months
- 51% of real estate leaders say their business is experiencing a talent shortage
- 38% are moving forward on digital transformation with very clear objectives
"The technology debt incurred by the real estate industry has come due," said Brad Werner, leader of Wipfli's construction and real estate practice. "Our survey validates that real estate organizations understand that investments in their technology and digital capabilities are key to remaining relevant and resilient, particularly as investor and tenant demands shift due to external factors, such as the ESG movement."
ESG is now table stakes for the real estate industry. Only 23% of survey respondents said ESG hasn't impacted their investor pool or projects. The other 77% revealed ESG has had a variety of different impacts. For some, it's decreased their investor pool and made it tougher to bring in new investors. Others said it's actually increased their projects. And still, others said their focus on ESG has helped them attract and retain employees. ESG needs to be an essential part of decisions around new acquisitions, lease renewals, and investor relations.
Compared to other industries, real estate lags behind in adopting new technology, but it has become a growing focus for real estate leaders. While some firms feel they don't need the sophistication and connectivity offered by technologies more complex than spreadsheets and accounting software, others are recognizing how important their digital transformation is to their future success and longevity. The majority of survey respondents are on their digital transformation journey, with 38% having very clear objectives to meet, and 32% facing struggles in executing their plan. Only 15% don't think digital transformation is necessary at all.
Further proof the industry is turning a corner on technology: 85% of real estate leaders recognize the importance of digital transformation. Reasons why: Better products are being developed, costs are decreasing, platforms are being standardized and, most importantly, data analytics are becoming more sophisticated. These days, technology is less about creating efficiency and convenience and more about creating value. Technology products are already helping organizations make decisions faster, close deals faster, and improve the structure of those deals. And that's just one side of the benefits. Like ESG, technology is a need-to-have investment going forward to continue growing and competing.
To get deals done, real estate firms are also looking for a bonus that helps them make the numbers work. Tax incentives are numerous, and real estate firms are hesitant to do deals without them. And with all the disruption created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's not surprising that repurposing existing space was the second most important business strategy leaders are leveraging.
Dive further into the results of Wipfli's real estate industry outlook.
At Wipfli, we're committed to providing industry-focused assurance, accounting, tax and consulting services that make a lasting, positive impact on our clients — helping them overcome personal and business challenges and plan for future success. Wipfli ranks among the top 20 accounting and business consulting firms in the nation. We're proud to give our clients the value and experience of a diverse firm that specializes in a wide range of services and industries, dedicated to enduring results, outstanding service and lifetime relationships. Learn more at wipfli.com.
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Innovative App may relieve many Long Covid symptoms – including fatigue,
loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath & brain fog – often starting within days
Created by a Long Covid patient, ReViiV is a safe, 100% natural
breathwork therapy that can be done nearly anywhere in minutes a day
10% of proceeds go to support Long Covid research
WEST OLIVE, Mich., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Martysoft today announces the global release of 'ReViiV', a breathwork therapy App designed to assist people suffering from Post Covid-19 Syndrome or 'Long Covid'. Created by a Long Covid patient, ReViiV is safe, 100% natural and can be done nearly anywhere in minutes a day using just a smartphone or tablet.
Based on the latest research and preliminary trials, ReViiV has shown it may alleviate many common symptoms – including fatigue, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath, brain fog and more – often starting within days.
"Long Covid can feel like you've aged decades overnight and there are currently no authorized treatments," says creator Tyler van Houwelingen. "We developed ReViiV to quickly bring some relief to the millions of 'Long Haulers' suffering globally, while supporting efforts to find a cure."
The innovative App includes guided daily breathing exercises, weekly progress tests and graphs, along with useful guides & tips. ReViiV is easy to use and automatically adjusts exercise intensity to match a user's progress.
The Science Behind ReViiV
Long Covid researchers have found that Covid-19 can impact the auto-immune system and reduce breathing quality, leading to an ongoing imbalance of CO2 in the body [Mt Sinai, 2021]. Upon introducing a breathwork therapy to correct this, "after a week, everyone in the pilot program reported improvement in symptoms". ['Understanding Long Covid', Caroline Mimbs Nyce, The Atlantic, 3/2021].
Rapidly correcting this imbalance while steadily improving breathing quality and lung capacity is the foundation of ReViiV.
ReViiV is now available globally on iOS & Android at an introductory price of $.99. To download, search your app store for "ReViiV" or visit ReViiV.me.
Established in 2019, MartySoft is a privately held developer of mobile applications that address global challenges. Its first app focuses on reducing drunk driving (My-Limit.com) while its second app improves wireless coverage (NetPulse.app). Its latest app offers relief to the millions of people suffering globally from Long Covid. (ReViiV.me)
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York-based growth marketing agency, Taktical Digital, has acquired KonvertLab, a B2B / Web3 and SaaS growth marketing agency based in Miami, Florida.
Key to the acquisition is Lewis Mudrich, KonvertLab CEO, who is staying on and joining Taktical as the Chief Operating Officer.
"I can't begin to express my excitement for the opportunity for KonvertLab to join forces with a team like Taktical. Once we met the team, it became clear that we're better off building something together," Mudrich said in a statement.
"From the beginning, [we] said that we'd only consider an acquisition if it would expedite our growth. Based on aligned goals, internal values, and complementing assets I truly believe this is an opportunity for us to become the de-facto SaaS digital marketing agency."
KonvertLab's staff of 16 will join Taktical Digital, growing the overall team to over 50 experienced digital marketers and support staff. The move strengthens Taktical's position as a go-to agency for B2B, SaaS and technology/ecommerce companies looking to scale growth.
"It's hard to imagine an organization that complements our existing team better than KonvertLab. We are relentless in our pursuit of providing our clients and partners with best-in-class performance marketing services - Lewis, Tim and the phenomenal team they have built strengthens our ability to do so. The entire Taktical Digital team is excited to continue building alongside them," said Derek Rubinstein, Taktical Digital's Managing Director.
Taktical Digital, commonly referenced as one of the fastest growing agencies in the NYC area offers digital marketing services for SaaS and ecommerce companies that includes paid social, paid search, SEO, email marketing and Amazon marketing. Clients include well-known brands such as Benjamin Moore Paint, Ellen Degeneres, Capsule Health, WeWork, BarkBox, Rachel Zoe and Care.com. The 8-year-old agency currently has 30+ employees and has driven over $2 billion in revenue for its clients.
KonvertLab is a digital ad agency that has made a name for itself by rapidly scaling multiple high-profile B2B SaaS and Web3 businesses. KonvertLab is a lean team of ads experts specializing in generating leads, sales, and revenue for complex B2B campaigns.
Through successfully solving many advertising challenges, KonvertLab has grown tremendously within its first 3 years of operations and has worked with many TechStars affiliated SaaS businesses amongst other venture-backed startups.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AVYA, QTNT, ACB, MRIN, and M.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- AVYA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=AVYA&prnumber=082320226
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- MRIN: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=MRIN&prnumber=082320226
- M: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=M&prnumber=082320226
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for WINT, HSDT, SNDL, XPEV, and INDO.
To see how InvestorsObserver's proprietary scoring system rates these stocks, view the InvestorsObserver's PriceWatch Alert by selecting the corresponding link.
- WINT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=WINT&prnumber=082320227
- HSDT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=HSDT&prnumber=082320227
- SNDL: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=SNDL&prnumber=082320227
- XPEV: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-stocks-lp-2/?symbol=XPEV&prnumber=082320227
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SONOMA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The pioneering Sangiacomo family, leaders in sustainable grape growing in Sonoma County, are honored to celebrate 95 years of farming and stewardship in Sonoma.
The Sangiacomo family's roots in Sonoma County began on August 30, 1927, when founder Vittorio Sangiacomo signed the deed to the 55-acre Eden Dale ranch, at the southern end of the Sonoma Valley in what is now the Carneros appellation. The historic agricultural property, dating back to the mid-1800s, was at the time an award-winning fruit tree farm, planted to apples, pears, peaches, prunes and cherries. Though Vittorio and family first found success focusing on the cultivation of pear trees, the Sangiacomos shifted their agricultural focus when they planted their first Sonoma vineyard, Green Acres, in 1969. For the past 53 years, the family has continued their farming heritage by growing premium cool-climate wine grapes from their 1,600 acres of certified sustainable estate vineyards in Carneros, the Petaluma Gap, and Sonoma Coast. Along with launching their namesake wine brand in 2016, they are proud to continue to work with over 70 wineries, many with long-lasting relationships spanning decades.
The original Eden Dale property, now known as the Sangiacomo family "Home Ranch," is the heart and soul of the family business. It's where the second and third generations of the family learned the value of stewardship and sustainability, and where, 95 years later, they continue their long-standing tradition in farming. The 110-acre Home Ranch is also home to the Sangiacomo Family Wines tasting room, where visitors can taste small-lot Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the family's historic vineyards, while gaining insight into the history of the family and the land they've farmed for nearly a century.
"When my brother Mike, sister Mia and I reflect on 95 years of farming, commitment, passion, and family heritage come to mind," says Steve Sangiacomo, third-generation partner. "From the progression of growing pears to wine grapes, three generations have worked side-by-side and have shared the vision to seek opportunity, take risks, and evolve our family business. We would not be where we are today without the knowledge and values we learned from our grandparents, parents, uncles, and aunt. It's an honor to continue our family's agricultural journey, planting the seeds to enable future generations to build upon this legacy."
To celebrate this near-century milestone, the Sangiacomos are releasing the remaining amounts of their Home Ranch Chardonnay from their library, including the inaugural 2016 vintage, along with many of their other exclusive estate bottlings. All are available at the Sangiacomo Home Ranch tasting room, located two miles south of the Sonoma Plaza.
As multigenerational Sonoma farmers with roots tracing back to 1927, the Sangiacomo family have continued their farming heritage by growing premium cool-climate grapes from their 1,600 acres of certified sustainable estate vineyards. Widely recognized as leading growers in California, the Sangiacomos also make estate wines for their own label, Sangiacomo Family Wines. A true family business with over 50 years of grape growing experience, they bring unparalleled knowledge and expertise, and lead with a commitment to quality and authenticity in all areas of operations. Working with acclaimed winemaker James MacPhail, the family produces limited quantities of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon wines that express the character of the land they've farmed for 95 years, and hope to call home, for generations. For more information, visit www.sangiacomowines.com.
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DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Rich Templeton will speak at the Citi 2022 Global Technology Conference in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 9 a.m. Eastern time. Templeton will field questions from analysts and investors, as well as discuss TI's business outlook and its strategy to address key markets for its analog and embedded processing technologies and how these capabilities position the company for growth.
The audio webcast for the conference can be accessed live through the Investor Relations section (www.ti.com/ir) of TI's website. An archived replay will be available on the website after his remarks.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. Our passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors is alive today, as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology smaller, more efficient, more reliable and more affordable – making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. We think of this as Engineering Progress. It's what we do and have been doing for decades. Learn more at TI.com.
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The two agencies will offer expanded Research & Marketing Strategy services
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Research is a tech driven full service marketing research firm delivering next gen research to the world's largest brands, marketers and agencies. Increasingly, clients are looking for a seamless partner experience that goes from producing Research to producing the creative and campaign briefs based on those findings for Marketing.
"We are excited to partner in providing clients with both efficiency and opportunity for stronger collaboration between Research & Marketing, or what the data says and what to do with it," noted Jake Katz founder of SUP3RNATURAL.
SUP3RNATURAL, is a newly launched Strategy agency from Trailer Park's former head of Strategy Jake Katz. SUP3RNATURAL works with clients across Entertainment, Brands, and Music, to provide strategic planning in service of Marketing. "The partnership with Touchstone provides SUP3RNATURAL's clients with creative testing, positioning, and audience research capabilities through Touchstone's global panel partnership program with access to millions of panelists across a range of demographics including kids, teens, young adults age 18-29 and adults age 30-65 ", said Jake.
Touchstone Research, who provides consumer research services for the world's largest media & entertainment, technology, youth and family brands, will expand its ability to support clients with the SUP3RNATURAL partnership. "We're partnering with SUP3RNATURAL to bring our clients added value when it comes to actioning research in service of Marketing," said Aaron Burch CEO of Touchstone Research. Aaron added, "In addition to providing our clients with data-driven insights into their consumers, our partnership with SUP3RNATURAL and their marketing strategy skill set, allows clients to access a singular external partner experience as planning goes from fielding research to writing the creative or campaign brief. "
Touchstone Research is a leading provider in global quantitative and qualitative research, specializing in full-service quantitative survey services, online insight communities, user experience, and ethnographic research.
As news of mergers and acquisitions across the Entertainment industry continue to make headlines, the Touchstone Research & SUP3RNATURAL partnership is another recent example of a trend in the agency community getting ahead of providing clients with seamless and global solutions, as marketers strive to make better use of data and design campaigns with both a domestic and international mindset.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan's iconic Pier 57 has been transformed by an ambitious redevelopment project, with walls of Bendheim channel glass to help blend old with new.
Designed by Handel Architects, the $410 million restoration and revitalization project created 350,000 square feet of mixed-use space on the midcentury structure, with an additional 50,000 square feet on the ground floor for public amenities. With Google as the anchor tenant, Pier 57 will also offer a food hall curated by the James Beard Foundation, a public gathering place called the Living Room, and flexible meeting space for booking by community organizations.
The building's rooftop park, nearly two acres in size and open to the public, is the largest of its kind in New York City. The venue will also provide outdoor screening space for the annual Tribeca Film Festival.
Perfectly positioned to reflect Hudson River sunsets, the building's walls are made of 6,400 square feet of Bendheim channel glass in the company's SF60 frame system, installed by David Shuldiner, Inc. The lower-level walls are primarily made of Bendheim's Clarissimo glass, a clear material allowing extensive river views from the lobby and restaurant areas on the ground floor. The walls of the second story offices and other selected panels are made of glass with Bendheim's 504 Rough Cast texture. The choice of a translucent finish for the glass on this floor shields the workspace from glare while creating a glowing exterior. Throughout the building, low-e coatings serve to minimize the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that is allowed to pass through the glass walls, while maximizing the transmission of visible wavelengths.
Jessica Levine, Senior Associate at Handel Architects, described the role of the channel glass at Pier 57 as follows:
"As a new structure built on a historic building, we wanted the pavilion on the roof of the Pier to read as a light intervention, both in material selection and the language of design. The channel glass achieves this balance for us by acting as a diffuser of light and also in its industrial appearance–complimenting the nature of a historic shipping pier. The channel glass allowed us to have a cohesive design by providing the flexibility between translucent and transparent finishes."
Bendheim co-owner Robert Jayson commented, "We are proud to participate in the ongoing revitalization of New York City, including this important development. Our channel glass allowed the architects to build walls that are both functional and beautiful, making the most of Pier 57's spectacular setting on the Hudson."
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Pier 57 was originally completed in 1954 as a project of the New York City Marine and Aviation Department. First used as a shipping terminal for the Grace Line steamship company, it was the largest dock ever built by the City of New York. With the decline of maritime shipping in New York, the pier became a parking garage for New York City Transit buses in 1969, then closed down altogether in 2003. The Hudson River Park Trust, a public benefit corporation established in 1998 to develop and operate public park space along Manhattan's West Side shoreline, began efforts to redevelop the pier in 2008. The current project represents a significant public-private collaboration, with contributors including Google, RXR, Young Woo & Associates, The Baupost Group and Jamestown in addition to the Hudson River Park Trust and the City and State of New York.
Photos of the Bendheim channel glass at Pier 57 are available here: https://app.box.com/s/zd3pxdgkqut4e0hiolwqho868cfdld7g
Bendheim is one of the world's foremost resources for specialty architectural glass. Founded in New York City in 1927, the fourth-generation, family-owned company offers a virtually unlimited range of customizable glass solutions for interior and exterior building applications. Bendheim develops, fabricates, and distributes its products worldwide. The company maintains production facilities in New Jersey and a design lab in New York City. For additional information, please visit Bendheim.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Tuya Inc. ("Tuya" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA).
Class Period: March 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 11, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that a material portion of Tuya's China-based customers were engaged in the widespread and systematic manipulation of reviews and product offerings in violation of Amazon.com's terms of use; (2) that, prior to the IPO, a consumer investigation and data breach had exposed an illicit fake review scheme being perpetrated by many of Tuya's clients, among others, which included, inter alia, the exposure of 13 million records of organized fake review scams linked to over 200,000 Amazon account profiles; (3) that, as a result of above, there was a substantial risk that a material portion of Tuya's significant customers would be barred from using Amazon.com's platform, negatively impacting Tuya's business, revenue, earnings, and prospects; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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- MSC Seascape, the second ship in the Seaside EVO class, enters final phase of preparation for inaugural season in the Caribbean in four months
- The innovative ship will feature elegant dining venues and immersive entertainment options, all while bringing guests closer to the sea
GENEVA, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Seascape successfully completed her first intensive systems tests at sea during a multi-day trial from August 17-20. This will be MSC Cruises' fourth Seaside-class ship and second in the Seaside EVO subclass built by Fincantieri in Italy, which is one of the world's largest ship building groups.
The Seaside EVO ships are an evolution of the innovative and popular Seaside class with striking design features, stunning public spaces, and exciting new experiences for guests. MSC Seascape pays tribute to the beauty of the ocean and is designed to help guests enjoy new horizons at sea.
Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: "Seeing our new U.S. flagship achieve another major milestone on the way to delivery is incredibly exciting for all of us here at MSC Cruises. Guests love our ongoing commitment to bring the newest and most advanced ships to the U.S. because it gives them access to the very best cruising has to offer. MSC Seascape takes everything that's fantastic about our Seaside-class ships and makes it even better, and sending her to gorgeous destinations like Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve creates an unbeatable vacation experience—on land and at sea."
The 169,400 GT ship will be delivered to MSC Cruises in late November and will come into service in December 2022, sailing year-round from Miami to the Caribbean. Following MSC World Europa, MSC Seascape will be the second MSC Cruises ship to launch this year.
Cruise lovers can be first on board by sailing MSC Seascape's delivery trip across the Atlantic. The MSC Grand Voyage will depart Civatavecchia (Rome) on Saturday, November 19 and make stops in Spain, Portugal and Bermuda prior to arriving in New York City on Monday, December 5—making it a memorable way to spend Thanksgiving at sea.
The naming ceremony for MSC Seascape will take place in New York on December 7, 2022, at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. The new ship will offer two different seven-night itineraries:
- Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and Nassau in The Bahamas, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic
- Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Cozumel in Mexico, George Town in the Cayman Islands and Ocho Rios in Jamaica
As with her sister ship, 65 percent of MSC Seascape's public spaces have been completely reimagined from the original Seaside class design. These spaces will bring the guest experience to the next level and offer beautiful venues and locations to discover new horizons at sea:
- 98 hours of live entertainment per cruise, 7,567 square feet of dedicated kids' space, and cutting-edge amusement options
- 2,270 cabins with 12 different types of staterooms and suites with balconies, including coveted aft suites
- 11 dining venues—plus 19 bars and lounges—with plenty of options for dining and drinking outdoors
- Six swimming pools, including a stunning aft infinity pool with incredible ocean views
- The MSC Yacht Club will be one of the largest and most luxurious in MSC Cruises' fleet, offering more than 32,000 square feet of space with sweeping ocean views from the foredecks of the ship
- An expansive waterfront promenade even closer to the water, stretching nearly 1,800 feet
- A spectacular glass-floored Bridge of Sighs on deck 16 with a unique view of the ocean
The ship will feature the latest environmental technologies, which include selective catalytic reduction systems on each of the four Wartsila 14V 46F engines to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90 percent by converting the gas into harmless nitrogen and water. MSC Seascape's hybrid exhaust gas cleaning system will remove 98 percent of Sulphur Oxide from its emissions.
MSC Seascape is fitted with best-in-class wastewater treatment systems with purification standards higher than most wastewater treatments facilities on land. The vessel is equipped with advanced waste management systems, ballast water treatment systems approved by the United States Coast Guard, the latest-technology systems for the prevention of oil discharges from machinery spaces, and various energy-efficiency improvements – from heat recovery systems to LED lighting able to save energy.
The ship will feature an underwater radiated noise management system to reduce and isolate the potential effects on marine mammals.
To find out more about MSC Seascape, please visit here.
MSC Cruises is the world's third largest cruise brand as well as the leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa, with more market share in addition to deployed capacity than any other player. It is also the fastest growing global cruise brand with a strong presence in the Caribbean, North America and the Far East markets.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is one of the two brands that sit within the Cruises Division of MSC Group, the leading privately held Swiss-based shipping and logistics conglomerate with over 300 years of maritime heritage. MSC Cruises – the contemporary brand - has a modern fleet of 19 vessels combined with a sizeable future global investment portfolio of new vessels. The fleet is projected to grow to 23 cruise ships by 2025, with options for six more vessel orders in place through 2030.
MSC Cruises offers its guests an enriching, immersive and safe cruise experience inspired by the Company's European heritage, where they can enjoy international dining, world-class entertainment, award-winning family programs, and the very latest user-friendly technology on board. To learn more about MSC Cruises' itineraries and experience on board its ships, click here.
The Company's number one priority has always been the health and safety of its guests and crew, as well as the communities at the destinations its ships serve. In August 2020, MSC Cruises implemented a new comprehensive and robust health and safety protocol to become the first major line to return to sea. To learn more about MSC Cruises' health & safety protocol, click here.
MSC Cruises has long been committed to environmental stewardship, with a long-term goal to achieve net zero emissions for its operations by 2050. The Company is also a significant investor in next-generation environmental marine technologies, with the objective to support their accelerated development and availability industry-wide. To learn more about the Company's environmental commitment, click here.
Finally, to learn more about the MSC Foundation, MSC Group's own vehicle to lead, focus and advance its conservation, humanitarian and cultural commitments, click here.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for the 2022 enrichEd® Classroom grant program will be accepted from August 22 through September 16.
US Eagle Foundation's enrichEd® program is in its fourth year. It is designed to support New Mexico public and charter school teachers by providing educators with $1,000 each for educational resources and classroom activities. The program addresses challenges New Mexico currently faces in terms of funding, resources, and innovation. Through this initiative, local schools are able to implement projects that excite curiosity and motivate children to learn.
New Mexico ranks next to last in public education nearly every year. "Teachers spend their own money in the classroom, trying to prevent students from falling behind. As leaders in our community, we feel compelled to step up and support them," said US Eagle Federal Credit Union President/CEO Marsha Majors.
The enrichEd® Classroom Grant can be used for books, technology, equipment, school supplies, and other items to enrich the classroom experience. "We don't want to limit their creativity; we want to encourage new ways of learning."
"We have received incredibly creative submissions in the past few years and are excited to learn about all the innovative projects they come up with this year," said US Eagle Foundation's Executive Director Nadine Buerger.
Visit our blog to read about the 2021 awardees and their projects.
Applications are being accepted from August 22 to September 16. Recipients will be announced the week of October 3.
To learn more about the program or to apply, please visit http://www.enrich.education
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is the state's first member-owned credit union. Founded in 1935, U.S. Eagle offers a full suite of financial products and services and has nine locations in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Farmington, and Santa Fe. With assets of more than $1.5 billion, more than 85,000 members, and as a four-time Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union award recipient, U.S. Eagle is where people mean more.®
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First VCA Urgent Care Opens in Los Angeles, With Expansion Planned Nationwide
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Driven by a once-in-a-generation mix of forces – from talent shortages to pandemic-era pet adoptions, the field of veterinary medicine is under strain responding to significant demand for care. To help expand access to care, VCA Animal Hospitals has added a new care option: Urgent Care. VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care builds on VCA's existing network of hospitals and positions VCA as one of the world's most comprehensive veterinary service providers – enhancing and expanding VCA's network of primary, emergency, and specialty animal hospitals. The first Urgent Care is now open in Mar Vista, Los Angeles, with plans for future locations around the U.S. in the months ahead.
"As the leading provider of comprehensive veterinary care, we take seriously our responsibility to help address the critical capacity issues facing our field – issues that challenge our ability to take care of every pet and client who needs help," said Garrett Lewis, Chief Operating Officer for VCA Animal Hospitals. "Our hospital teams are working harder than ever to see more pets, and we're developing new ways to deliver care to pets quickly. The launch of VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care is one way we're expanding access to world-class veterinary medicine. It's also historic for VCA – this is the first time we've built a new line of hospitals from the ground up. Urgent Care has the potential to create a better experience for our Associates, our clients, and pets through purposeful design and new uses of technology."
VCA's urgent care locations aim to offer pets and owners another option when seeking care, focused on non-life-threatening issues that should be addressed same or next day:
- Urgent Care Only. A primary care veterinarian is the best partner for everyday wellness and medical care. But when something pops up that isn't an emergency and needs more immediate attention, VCA's urgent care hospitals are a great option.
- Free Teletriage. Clients have access to VCA's free 24/7 teletriage, which connects them directly to a team of on-call credentialed veterinarian technicians. This team can help assess a pet's condition, advising whether a trip to urgent care or the emergency room is needed.
- Easy Access to Care. Pet owners have access to same or next-day care with transparent, up-to-the-minute wait times and the ability to quickly join the virtual waiting room. This means clients can join the virtual waiting room and wait in the comfort of their homes until it's their turn, rather than waiting in the hospital.
- Calming Environment. The hospital is thoughtfully designed to create a calming and welcoming environment for both owner and pet. Intentionally designed without a front desk or phones, friendly client service representatives help clients get comfortable and checked in via mobile device.
- Convenient location. VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care – Mar Vista is located at 12108 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066.
"When we began this journey to create VCA Animal Hospitals Urgent Care, we started fresh with a relentless focus on making the veterinary experience even better for the animals we care for, their owners, and our teams," said Brendan Lynch, Senior Vice President for Urgent Care & Innovation, VCA Animal Hospitals. "Our Urgent Care hospitals are designed to be calming, welcoming environments. We have infused our decades of medical expertise into a new, seamless digital and in-hospital experience."
For more information about VCA Urgent Care and our first location in Los Angeles, visit http://www.vcaurgentcare.com.
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to caring for the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people, and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine to more than four million pets each year. Our national network of clinics and hospitals invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enables our Associates to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 430 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.
As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is taking care of the future of veterinary medicine to help achieve the Mars Petcare Purpose—A Better World for Pets™. To learn more about VCA, visit: www.vca.com. And find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or the "Company") (NYSE: WFC).
Class Period: February 24, 2021 – June 9, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 29, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Wells Fargo lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/wells-fargo-company/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Renowned Chefs, Scholars to Headline November Food Industry Leadership Conference and Festival in Napa
NAPA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the best place to learn from some of the brightest, most respected minds and voices in food is the 24th annual Worlds of Flavor® International Conference and Festival, at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia, November 2-4. This year the conference will explore the foods, culinary techniques, and diverse cultures of the African Atlantic and their impact on the global foodways.
Developed in collaboration with leading authorities on the food of the African diaspora —committee chair Thérèse Nelson; Drs. Scott Alves Barton, Jessica B. Harris, and Maricel Presilla; chefs Michael Elègbédé, JJ Johnson, Kwame Onwuachi, Matthew Raiford, and Pierre Thiam; and journalist, Jamila Robinson—the conference is designed to help chefs and foodservice operators infuse their menus with the flavors and cultures of the African Atlantic in ways that meet the changing tastes and interest of their guests while respecting and centering the cultural stakeholders defining it's modern evolution.
Registration for the conference, which is being planned in conjunction with the CIA's African Cuisines bachelor's degree program concentration, is now open.
"We've planned a deeply rooted program packed with the most dynamic Black chefs and scholars from around the world. The space we've curated offers the audience of professional chefs and hospitality leaders a place to connect, learn, taste, and discover the food of the African Atlantic for three days in the beautiful Napa Valley," said program committee chair Thérèse Nelson, noted chef, writer, and founder of BlackCulinaryHistory.com. "The conference presenters are world-class, and I'm thrilled to be working with the CIA to bring them all together under one roof at such a kinetic time in our culinary history."
- Nearly 40 chefs and experts from around the globe will guide this journey, including: Eric Adjepong, Mashama Bailey, BJ Dennis, Simeon Hall, Jr., Diana Tandia, and Paola Velez.
- Day 1 will help ground guests in the history, geography, and culture of Africa and its diaspora.
- Day 2 is an immersive, culinary feast for the senses—featuring demos, tastings, and tons of menu inspiration.
- Day 3 offers a glimpse at the future and practical tools and strategies to help guests implement their learnings within their operations. View the conference program.
"With the dining landscape evolving quicker than ever before, it's critical not only to taste the recipes and ingredients of various world cuisines, but also to understand the history and culture of different regions and how to bring them into restaurant menus," said Rupa Bhattacharya, the CIA's executive director for strategic initiatives. "For nearly 25 years, Worlds of Flavor has been the industry's leading resource on dining trends—both what's current and what's to come—and this year's program will continue that legacy and help position businesses for success."
Worlds of Flavor is open to all foodservice professionals from independent & chain restaurants; colleges/universities and K-12 schools; contract foodservice companies; hotels/resorts; and more. For more information, visit www.worldsofflavor.com. Register before August 31 for early-bird savings.
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world's premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality, the private, not-for-profit college offers bachelor's, and associate degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking & pastry arts, food business management, hospitality management, culinary science, and applied food studies. The CIA's School of Graduate and Professional Studies offers master's degrees in sustainable food systems, food business, and wine and beverage management, as well as executive education and certificate programs. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry, and its worldwide network of more than 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food world. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore. For more information, visit www.ciachef.edu.
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Holding Company of Better-For-You Restaurant Concepts Creates Two New Leadership Roles for Menu Innovation
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WOWorks, the holding company of good-for-you restaurant brands, Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, and Zoup! Eatery, announced that Cole Thompson was appointed as the company's Vice President of Culinary for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, effective July 18, 2022. Thompson is a classically trained chef from the culinary school at Johnson & Wales University with more than 15 years in the food industry with experience in fine dining, fast casual brands, and culinary research and development. Most recently, Thompson served as the Corporate Executive Chef at RaceTrac.
Cole Thompson's role of Vice President of Culinary will oversee culinary R&D and operations for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina. Katie Cavuto, WOWorks' Executive Chef for Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek, will transition into a newly created role of Vice President of Culinary for Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, and Zoup! Eatery.
"We created our new Vice President of Culinary roles because menu innovation and keeping abreast of the fresh, exciting flavors and ingredients is a crucial part of each of our restaurants at WOWorks," said Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks. "We want our guests at each of our restaurant brands to enjoy seasonal and fresh menu items that not only provide a healthier meal choice, but also satisfy their desire for tasty offerings."
Thompson will report to John Geyerman, Chief Brand Officer for Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, and Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, He will oversee all three of these restaurant brands' culinary research and development; menu innovation; study and forecast consumer flavor trends; and create guiding principles to deliver best-in-class food and beverage offerings for each brand's company-owned and franchised stores. Previously, Thompson has also spent nearly three years as Culinary R&D Director at Moe's Southwest Grille.
"I joined WOWorks because it's a company made up of some truly amazing people and brands," said Thompson. "At WOWorks, I have the opportunity to provide our guests with better-for-you ingredients that are bold, "craveable" and full of flavor."
WOWorks franchise owners come from diverse backgrounds, including existing franchise owners of different brands, various business ownership backgrounds in construction, hotels, and fitness, former professional athletes and military veterans. The company has franchising opportunities available in 49 states (all states excluding Hawaii) and offers 25 percent off franchise fees for veterans and first responders.
If you are interested in owning a WOWorks restaurant brand franchise, visit https://woworksusa.com/a-place-to-invest/ to learn more.
ABOUT WOWORKS:
WOWorks was formed in 2020 with a mission to help guests pursue their passions and live their best lives by serving healthier for you and flavorful meals along with its Vow to "WOW!" guest hospitality. Fully owned by Centre Lane Partners, LLC, WOWorks' portfolio, in addition to its newest brands, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina and Zoup! Eatery, consists of: Saladworks, the nation's leading fast-casual salad brand; Frutta Bowls, a unique restaurant franchise serving a variety of superfood bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, protein bites and more; Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a popular Mediterranean restaurant concept; The Simple Greek, which offers a fresh and healthy take on traditional Greek recipes in a fast-casual setting. WOWorks seeks to drive explosive growth across all of its brands through a variety of channels, both traditional and non-traditional, including ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail and more.
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With the ability to manage & create marketing materials in one place, to be distributed on all social platforms.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zentap, a SaaS company that empowers real estate professionals with a true all-in-one marketing solution has launched a mobile app making it even easier for real estate agents to build their brand and generate new prospects.
Through this app, real estate professionals will have access to a powerful dashboard where they can create, post, and download different digital marketing assets in minutes and share seamlessly on multiple platforms allowing them to stand out from the competition and remain top of mind. Users will also have access to unlimited branded content including Local Market Updates, Single Data Snapshots, Comparative Market Analysis, Listing Videos & Flyers, Open House Videos, Testimonial Videos, Infomercials, and more. From professional websites and social posting to exclusive email campaigns and lead generation, Zentap helps agents scale their business and reinforce their brand through innovative marketing solutions and expertise.
In addition to products and services, Zentap also provides useful resources to help educate clients about current digital marketing trends and best practices using social media through their free educational webinar series and exclusive Facebook group for clients.
"With the market slowing down and things being even more competitive for real estate professionals, the launch of this app will make it even easier for real estate agents who are always on the go, to create and distribute branded marketing content for themselves and/or their listings by saving time and money and helping them build their brand," says Betty Gabbaie, Zentap's Chief Executive Officer.
Zentap also offers a full team dedicated to customer success and support for clients to ensure ease of use and optimal results. If you are a real estate professional that needs help with your real estate marketing, contact us today to see how we can help you elevate your real estate marketing.
Zentap's app can be downloaded from the App Store directly on your Apple or Android device.
Zentap provides the most effective automated marketing tools to ensure real estate agents stand out in today's competitive landscape.
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CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZOZO, Inc., the largest online fashion retail company in Japan and global fashion technology pioneer, announced today the launch of ZOZOFIT, a new state-of-the-art body measurement system that democratizes 3D fit technology to help individuals track their own fitness, weight loss and body transformation progress over time with unparalleled accuracy and ease.
This enterprise-grade measurement system includes ZOZOSUIT, a 3D body measurement suit, covered in a proprietary pattern of more than 15,000 fiducial markers that are used to capture one's precise body shape, along with the ZOZOFIT app, which uses proprietary algorithms and software to create a 3D rendering and precise body scan in less than two minutes. The measurement system will retail for an introductory price of $98, which includes the ZOZOSUIT, ZOZOFIT app and unlimited scanning. The app, available on iOS to start, detects the fiducial markers in space, triangulates one's unique shape and then surfaces seven key body measurements, including the shoulders, chest, upper arms, waist, hips, thighs and calves. Launching today, ZOZOFIT along with its specially designed suit, is exclusively available in the United States on ZOZOFIT.com.
Accurately tracking body transformation over time can be challenging, especially when relying on tape measures (ripe for human error) or scales (weight being an inaccurate representation of body transformation). High-precision 3D body scans typically require specialized large machines and require cost and space for installation. ZOZOFIT provides a better, more reliable and accurate tool to track progress by showcasing real change in increments as small as ¼" that can be used anywhere — at home, the gym, a hotel room, etc. As an upcoming feature, users can share their results with their community through social media or directly to coaches, trainers, or friends.
"This body measurement technology marks a paradigm shift in tracking body change, so we're excited to introduce ZOZOFIT to the U.S. market, which is the global hub for health, fitness and wellness," said Utahiro Inui, ZOZO Apparel USA, Inc. CEO. "We know that ZOZOSUIT's high-precision measurement technology that we have cultivated in Japan is state-of-the-art and extremely precise, but it's also portable and accessible so we hope that it can help people around the world reach their health and fitness goals, whatever they may be."
Future plans for ZOZOFIT include introducing goal setting and incorporating overall physical metrics, such as body fat and muscle mass percentage. ZOZOFIT will also launch an Android app, as well as the ability to set and track one's progress against personal goals, later this fall.
To date, ZOZO has launched other measurement tools such as the previous ZOZOSUIT, a body measurement suit for custom-fit apparel that was discontinued in 2019; ZOZOMAT, a 3D foot scanning tool; and ZOZOGLASS, a skin tone capturing device; through ZOZO's in-house service ZOZOTOWN, whose mission is to make online shopping more enjoyable and convenient for customers. In addition, ZOZO has been recruiting partners for the licensing of its measurement technologies and co-creation of new services for a variety of industries.
For more information on ZOZOFIT, please visit https://zozofit.com/.
ABOUT ZOZO, INC.
ZOZO, Inc. owns and operates ZOZOTOWN, Japan's largest fashion e-commerce site. Housed within ZOZOTOWN are category specialized malls such as ZOZOCOSME and ZOZOSHOES; ZOZOUSED, a second-hand clothing fashion mall; ZOZOVILLA, a section dedicated to luxury & designer brands; YOUR BRAND PROJECT; a D2C business that provides consumers an opportunity to share their sense of style and fashion by creating their own personal fashion brand; WEAR, a SNS for sharing stylings and outfits, and more - various services for fashion lovers. ZOZO has also developed technology devices for body measurement, such as the ZOZOSUIT, ZOZOMAT, and ZOZOGLASS.
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Gas prices dropped for 70 straight days
(CNN) - It’s a new kind of record at the pump.
Gas prices have decreased for 70 days in a row, the second-longest streak in nearly 20 years.
Prices hit a record high of $5.02 on June 14, but according to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped every single day since then.
U.S. recession fears and worries about China’s economy are reasons contributing to the drop, as well as President Joe Biden’s unprecedented release of emergency oil from the national stockpile.
Tuesday, the national average for regular gas is $3.89 a gallon. Who knows if that will last.
The price of U.S. crude rose Tuesday for the first time in months.
The streak of falling gas prices could be short-lived if oil prices continue to go up.
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As layoffs spread across the country, more and more people are looking for jobs in fields that they previously wouldn't have considered.
But in the recession, even those jobs — known as "survival jobs" — can be difficult to find.
Guests:
Mark Cooper, took a job as a janitor after losing his position as a security manager at a Fortune 500 company
Michael Luo, reporter for the New York Times
Deborah Jacobson, author of Survival Jobs
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Americans adopt thousands of children from other countries every year. The process can be tricky, and would-be adoptive parents often face the question "Why not adopt an American kid?"
If you've adopted internationally, or are considering it, tell us about it.
Guests:
Isolde Motley, co-author of You Can Adopt, and mother of one biological child and two adopted children
Susan Soon-Keum Cox, vice president of public policy and external affairs for Holt International
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A woman at a bookstore in Brattleboro, Vt., put Castle Freeman Jr.'s novel Go With Me in my hand and I took it to be nice. "Yeah I'll probably read five pages," I thought. But once I started, I could not put it down.
The novel begins with a young woman, Lillian, sleeping in her car outside a sheriff's office in a small town in Southern Vermont. Her car's side window has been shattered, and her fist is curled around a paring knife.
Turns out, a local menace not only destroyed Lillian's window; he also slit her cat's throat. He's after Lillian; she needs help; but since she didn't actually see the thug kill her cat, the sheriff says, "I can't arrest him for what he wants to do. That ain't the way it works."
Lillian seeks help in an ancient, dilapidated chair factory, where an old man in a wheelchair spends each day drinking beers with his gnarled cronies. Against her better judgment, she comes away with two men who will help her take on the villain: first a sly, aged fox who lives alone in a house with untold handcrafted pinwheels on the lawn (he'll be the brains of their operation), and second, Nate the Great, a quiet, lanky hulk who does menial chores around the factory. (The popular perception of Nate: "Smarter than a horse. Not smarter than a tractor.")
Go With Me employs the simplest of setups: Ragtag underdogs take on unstoppable evil. On the way, readers get an expertly guided tour of a disappearing Vermont, one that's still occasionally visible behind the touristy sheen of roadside farms and ski lodges. In one running joke, various local landmarks and former stores have now become candle shops.
Writer Freeman not only unpacks the social dynamics of Vermont's picturesque towns; he also takes readers into all the places they don't stop during a fall weekend road trip — that dilapidated bar by the side of the road, the wildcat logging camp, the abandoned school bus that serves as its bunkhouses, the woods of dark myths and bad men and the unspeakable brutalities that take place in the blackest night.
One of the real charming things about this book is how funny it is, full of dark, sly humor. The running commentary provided by the cronies in the chair factory is, by turns, deadpan and infuriating and hilarious. The cronies act as a Greek chorus, helping to fill in histories of the town.
Finally the villain's evil is all but overwhelming, and confrontation is unavoidable. "We can't turn this thing around," says Les, the old man guiding Lillian. "If we do this, we got to finish it. We got to go through. You see that."
Freeman's sentences have been honed to rhythmic perfection in a way reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy — a high compliment, but one that's well-deserved. What McCarthy has done for the dusty plains of the Southwest, Freeman, a resident of Newfane, Vt., does here for the Green Mountains. At a taut, 160 pages, Go With Me is at once wry, primal, epic and impossible to put down.
I'm telling you the same thing I told the writer Richard Price: You must read this.
You Must Read This is edited and produced by Ellen Silva.
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In her new book The Means of Reproduction: Sex, Power, And The Future of the World, Journalist Michelle Goldberg argues that granting reproductive rights to women internationally can help to control overpopulation, banish poverty and slow the spread of AIDS.
Goldberg is also the author of the bestseller Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism. She previously worked as a senior writer for Salon.com and her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, The Guardian and The New Republic. In 2008, The Means of Reproduction won the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award.
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V-Tech Professor: Would-Be Shooter Needed Care NPR Published April 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM MDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Flipboard Listen • 15:21 Copyright 2009 NPR | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2009-04-16/v-tech-professor-would-be-shooter-needed-care | 2022-08-23T17:03:57Z |
Popular explanations for the terror Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold wreaked on their Colorado high school often mention bullying. But Dave Cullen has been following the story since that deadly day, and in his new book, Columbine, he reveals the real story of their rampage.
In his interview with Neal Conan, Cullen warns of the pitfalls of reaching quick conclusions about the "why" behind tragedies like those at Columbine and Virginia Tech. "Key information doesn't come out for months or even years," he cautions, "so if you start to come to a determination of why within hours, it may be years before you have the information to make that conclusion."
Cullen does believe, however, that in the years since Columbine, "people have been much much better about just holding off and saying, 'we don't know why yet.'"
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Tomorrow is Earth Day. The moms in this week's parenting segment look at how to reduce their carbon footprint, by generating less waste.
Regular contributor Jelene Ivey is joined by two moms, who co-authored a book about how to keep kids thinking "green." They give creative tips on organizing fun and environmentally friendly parties for children.
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that Pakistan "poses a mortal threat to the security and safety of our country and the world."
As the Taliban closes in on Pakistan's nuclear-armed capital, should the rest of the world worry?
Guests:
Jackie Northam, national security correspondent for NPR
Ahmed Rashid, author of Descent Into Chaos
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, correspondent for Frontline/World on PBS
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During its four years on NPR, This I Believe engaged listeners in a discussion of the core beliefs that guide their daily lives. We heard from people of all walks of life — the very young and the very old, the famous and the previously unknown, Nobel laureates, teachers, prison inmates, students, politicians, farmers, poets, entrepreneurs, activists and executives.
Although the NPR series has concluded, the project lives on at the This I Believe Web site, thisibelieve.org. There, you can peruse all of the statements of belief submitted to the project, contribute your own essay, and subscribe to the This I Believe podcast.
We also invite you to discuss This I Believe and tell us what the series has meant to you.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2009-04-27/celebrating-four-years-of-this-i-believe | 2022-08-23T17:04:23Z |
President Obama marked his first 100 days in office earlier this week and enjoys a very high approval rating. But some wonder whether the first African-American president has done enough to help advance black Americans, in particular, and if he has any responsibility to do so.
Author and media commentator Tavis Smiley tells how black America should hold the president accountable. Smiley was recently named one of the world's 100 most influential people. He is co-author of the newly-released book Accountable: Making America as Good as Its Promise.
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I'd like to introduce you to the most maddening person I've ever encountered in my life: Bjartur of Summerhouses.
I've known him for 15 years, and he never fails to infuriate me; he is querulous, contrary, hard-hearted and stubborn.
And yet, I find myself drawn to him again and again.
Please do not let the fact that he is fictitious — or Icelandic, or an impoverished sheep farmer — deter you from entering his world, which is brilliantly conjured in the pages of Halldor Laxness' novel Independent People.
When I first opened this book, it was with a feeling of trepidation and a hefty dose of familial obligation. My mother had sent it to me in the mail, accompanied by a note that said "You must read this" — a phrase that was underlined three times. "It's written by Halldor Laxness," she wrote. "He is one of Our People."
My mother was referring to the Icelanders; her parents' families had fled Iceland for North America in the 1800s after a devastating volcanic eruption, but she still referred to all Icelanders as "Our People."
And that is how I came to encounter the flinty yet endearing Bjartur of Summerhouses, a gritty, practical farmer who composes poetry as he strides through blizzards searching for lost sheep.
As the novel opens, Bjartur — who spent 18 bitter years as a servant on another man's farm — is surveying the first thing he has ever owned. It is a dark, dank, turf-roofed farmhouse on a glacial moor, where the family members inhabit one common room upstairs and the sheep, horse, cow and dog occupy the entire first floor.
But this miserable hovel is also Bjartur's palace. The character's sole quest in life — and one of the novel's great themes — is to live as an independent man, in debt to no one. It's a desire that comes with a price, especially in a harsh climate where interdependence is the only means of survival; Bjartur's wife, children and neighbors all bear the brunt of his obsession for independence.
If all of this seems too grim, keep reading. One of the great surprises of the novel is the author's deliciously sardonic humor and marvelous grasp of human foibles at all levels of society.
As a devout fan of Independent People, I'm in excellent company. Annie Proulx calls it "brilliant," one of her 10 favorite books of all time. Jane Smiley says she "can't imagine any greater delight than coming to Independent People for the first time."
A bestseller when it was first published in the U.S. in 1946, Independent People eventually contributed to Laxness winning the Nobel Prize for literature in 1955. Yet if you've never heard of this great masterpiece, you're not alone. Sadly, this marvelous book was out of print in English for over 50 years — possibly because of McCarthy era perceptions about Laxness' communist sympathies.
But now it has been reissued in a beautiful paperback edition, and so I find myself repeating to you the words of my late mother: You must read this!
Perhaps the author Halldor Laxness will become one of your people, too.
You Must Read This is produced and edited by Ellen Silva.
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MICHEL MARTIN, Host:
I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but maybe you just need a few moms in your corner. We visit with a diverse group of parents each week for their common sense and savvy parenting advice.
Today we want to talk about breastfeeding. As far as the medical establishment is concerned, for advocates like the La Leche League, for millions of moms around the world through the ages, there is no doubt, breast is best.
Breastfeeding is the best way to ensure the well-being of both mother and child, both physically and emotionally, but just because it's natural doesn't mean it's easy. Contrary to those blissful, warm, fuzzy images of happy moms and happy babies that you see in those parenting books, here's a newsflash, people. It's hard work.
And for many new mothers trying to balance many responsibilities in a fast-paced world, the responsibility can bring on an array of wildly conflicting emotions. Those feelings are explored in a new book, "Unbuttoned," a collection of essays about breastfeeding. and joining us now to talk about it is Maureen Connolly. She's one of the co-editors of "Unbuttoned."
We're also joined by Patricia Barry, author of one of the essays in the book. And as always, our regular TELL ME MORE parenting contributor, Jolene Ivey. She's one of the co-founders of the parenting support group, The Mocha Moms. Welcome, ladies, moms.
JOLENE IVEY: Hey, Michel.
PATRICIA BARRY: Thank you for having us.
MAUREEN CONNOLLY: Yeah, thank you.
MARTIN: So Jolene, let me start with you. Five boys. Did you breastfeed all of them? And this is not a contest, but for how long?
IVEY: Well, I breastfed all of them. The first one, I felt a lot of pressure from my family and maybe from society to wean him by the time he was a year, and I did. But the others I was like, well, good grief, this is my baby. Who cares what they think? I did nurse them all longer, somewhere between a year and a half to two years each.
MARTIN: What do you mean you felt a lot of pressure? I'm intrigued by, like, why people feel the need to weigh in on how long you breastfeed your child. I'm sorry?
IVEY: People feel the need to weigh in about everything that has to do with your baby. I know, I had a big fight with my brother about the circumcision issue. So why he thought that was his business is a mystery to me.
MARTIN: I'm going to ask him next time I see him.
(SOUNDBITE OF LAUGHTER)
MARTIN: Maureen, how did you get the idea for this book?
CONNOLLY: Well, my first book is called "The Essential C-Section Guide," and it's sort of the reality-testing guide to having a C- section, and my co-editor, co-author and I, sort of thought, okay, what's next for us? And breastfeeding was the most obvious, truly because we felt, like so many other women, that you know, all those how- to books made it seem so attractive and easy, and you know, you can do it too.
And for what we were hearing from lots and lots of women was that just was not the case, and so I thought, you know what? This would just be a great opportunity for women to tell their stories, the real stories, the good, the bad and the ugly.
MARTIN: The real stuff. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2007, 70 percent of American mothers were breastfeeding their babies at least at the beginning stage of life, and I don't know about any of you, but I think my mother breastfed. I mean, they were told back in the day that, you know, formula was better or was more modern or something of that sort. What about you all? Did you all have breastfeeding role models? Pat, what about you?
BARRY: No, my mother didn't breastfeed. I mean, there were plenty of role models, certainly plenty of women friends and family who chose to breastfeed.
MARTIN: Maureen, what about you?
CONNOLLY: I'm the oldest of three girls, and so I was born in the '60s, and certainly there were other moms, women breastfeeding, but my mom didn't. You know, Irish Catholic and just sort of listened to what the doctor said at the time, and they made it seem like formula was just like the thing, you know, just this is the best thing you can do for your baby, and it just sort of blows me away how far we've come, you know? So yeah, no, I was not breastfed.
MARTIN: Jolene, what about you?
IVEY: My mother was a renegade to start with. Here's a white woman. In the '50s she married my dad and lived in D.C. She was a little bit different, and she remembers sitting on the front porch nursing me, and it was dusk. You would have to walk all the way onto our porch to see what she was doing, and a neighbor did just that and came and yelled at her, and she told him to go back to his own house and he wouldn't know what she was doing.
MARTIN: Oh my goodness. So Maureen, what is it about breastfeeding that you think allows other people to feel that they can participate in your decision, number one, but number two, was it hard to get women to tell the real deal?
CONNOLLY: Yeah, I'm sort of stymied by it myself, you know. I tend to think it starts with pregnancy. I mean, you all know how that goes. You know, you're on the elevator looking super-pregnant, and people are reaching out and touching your belly and sort of saying, oh, any day now, and I remember saying, no, gosh, I've got three months to go, you know, but thank you. So - and then you kind of goes from there. You know, then you have your baby. And I guess because everybody has some sort of experience, I mean, on some level with it, meeting like, you know, other women who are commenting. They want to share their own wisdom and advice, and I think most of it is helpful to some degree. But people don't always want to hear what everybody else has to say, and that's kind of what I hear from my other friends as well.
It's just sort of like, oh, my gosh. You know, I formula fed and I was given a hard time. I breast fed and someone - my mom thought it was weird. And so - but as far as getting women to open up, it wasn't a problem at all.
MARTIN: The book addresses a number of issues, I think some that many people will have thought of readily and some that they won't. It talks about latching on to starting. It talks about people who've had difficulties, people who've tried to balance breastfeeding with demanding job situations. Pat, your essay is titled "Because I Don't Want To," which pretty much sums up what it's about. Tell me...
BARRY: Pretty much.
MARTIN: ...about your essay.
BARRY: Oh...
MARTIN: Is it all right stuff to talk about? Is it hard to talk about?
BARRY: It's - you know, I did hope to sort of travel under the radar with this, and it's sort of not working out that way. It has really turned out to be an explanation to my children, my daughters, of why I made the choice that I did and made it three times. And I don't particularly regret it because in my heart of hearts, I knew that breastfeeding was not something I felt comfortable with.
It wasn't something that I wanted to do and I felt that having children and taking care of my children in other ways, that I would find a way to make it up to them, that it was important that I not feel even more stressed with parenting than I needed to or that I felt I needed to.
MARTIN: In the essay, you're pretty upfront about this fact that you don't blame your mother. You don't blame the media. It's not that you didn't know about all the data surrounding breastfeeding. It's exactly, as the title said, you just didn't want to. With the benefit of some hindsight, can you say why you think you didn't want to?
BARRY: I had a physiological or mental reaction to the notion of suckling a child - like there, I'm even saying the word - it's not - it was not a process that I wanted to follow, and I didn't feel as though I needed to explain it to anybody.
MARTIN: Well, your husband didn't agree...
BARRY: No he didn't.
MARTIN: ...with your position, which is something that is actually a fairly painful passage in the essay, where you talk about your husband was not pleased.
BARRY: No. He wasn't. And I think that sort of surprised me. I don't - maybe that's different. I guess it is different today, but I know that there were - there have been times that men were sort of maybe even jealous of the whole notion of breastfeeding. That wasn't - definitely not where my husband stood. And my greatest ally, as I also write about it, was my mother-in-law, who was perfectly happy to talk about how her son was not treating me very well over the whole subject and that, you know, once we had discussed it, we could put it to rest and move on. And she thought that would be fine. So it was sort of a nice connection to have.
MARTIN: If you are just joining us, you're listening to TELL ME MORE from NPR News. I'm Michel Martin. We're talking about breastfeeding. Its our regular conversation with the moms. And our guests are Maureen Connolly - she's co-editor of the book "Unbuttoned," a collection of essays about breastfeeding - Patricia Barry, one of the contributors to the book, and our regular moms guest Jolene Ivey. Maureen, what were some of the other scenarios that your authors wrote about that perhaps surprised you as life experiences?
CONNOLLY: Well, I still find the essay by Daryn Eller - she writes about her adopted daughter and the fact that even someone who's - you know, as someone who's adopted a child, who I guess socially, people don't necessarily know or expect them to be breastfeeding their daughter, or a child that she actually knew that it was possible, that she could take a drug that would get her milk to come in. So anyway, her essay is actually really amusing. I mean, she sort of starts off by saying how she lied on the playground, that one of the women she was sitting next to said, oh, you know, did you wean your daughter? And she said, oh, yes, she's weaned, and sort of lapsed into this whole lie.
And she thought oh, my God. What am I doing? You know, I feel such pressure to sort of play off this thing as, you know, would make me a better mother. And I just kind of found that fascinating every time I read that excerpt. You know, about - gosh, you know, she felt that. I mean, we're all feeling a certain amount of pressure. And a lot of these essays speak to that.
MARTIN: There are a number of essays about women who are working in the paid labor force and trying to balance being in the paid labor force with the responsibility of breastfeeding, which is constant. I mean, anybody who's ever tried to manage this, you know, knows that it depends on the kind of work that, you know, one does. But you have essay by a former colleague of mine, Dawn Porter, who was an attorney in the news division at ABC News.
Part of her job was to help journalists work through legal issues surrounding their work. But it's still kind of a demand business. And she talks about how they tried to - she and some of the other women in her part of the building tried to kind of commandeer some space so that they could try to keep it going with their breast pumps. But just - that leads to this question of whether they are kind of legal and social framework offer space for women to manage those dual responsibilities. So, Maureen, I don't know if that came up in the course of collecting essays for the book.
CONNOLLY: Yeah. It sort of, I mean, goes back to this idea where, you know, we have our own government, you know, who spent millions of dollars on a campaign to get the word out about how wonderful breastfeeding is and how it's, you know, so important for your child's health. I don't know if you women recall seeing that ad where there was like a nine-month pregnant woman riding a mechanical bull. It's sort of tagged with, you know, you wouldn't do this while you were pregnant. Well, then, why wouldn't you not breast feed? And it wasn't very well received by a lot of people. And by suggesting...
MARTIN: If a saw it, I blocked it out. I don't remember it.
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CONNOLLY: Yeah, it was sort of like, you've got to be kidding me. And I - the reason I say that is because, you know, you can preach all you want - and as a journalist myself who's been on staff at Parenting, I mean, I sort of preached about the values of breastfeeding. But at the same time, you know, people aren't following up, meaning the corporate world, and sort of making it doable for women.
MARTIN: And speaking of that as a takeaway, Maureen, did you have a takeaway? Was there something after you collected these essays that changed your thinking about breastfeeding or the way women are living their lives?
CONNOLLY: I'm just sort of thrilled that we've started this dialogue, you know, the sort of reality testing that's so needed. And I think, you know, when women read this book, it's almost like they're getting reassured that yes, oh, my gosh, you know, I did give up after six weeks, and I'm not a loser mom. That doesn't mean I don't, you know, that I'm not fit to be a mother or I love my child any less and for people who've decided not to nurse. And then the people who do, I mean, there are beautiful essays in there. I don't want - you know, the takeaway to be that this book sort of is the anti-breastfeeding book, because it's anything but. I just think it celebrates, you know, all sides of it.
MARTIN: Well, there are no - one point I would make is there are no women with what I would call blue-collar jobs in this collection. There are no women who are, say, metro bus drivers, for example, who are, you know, subway train engineers or who work on ships or who work on an assembly line. I was curious about that experience. And was it just because you didn't know anybody who was a writer, who could express their experience in a way that was interesting?
CONNOLLY: I sort of went to writers I knew, partly. I mean, half of them live and reside in Montclair, New Jersey, and that was because, you know, the book publisher gave us a certain amount and we knew that we had to find, you know, 25 people who could do the job and get it done for very little money. So that was the reality of it. I mean, I think if I were doing a reporting piece on breastfeeding, I certainly would have reached out to just, you know, different backgrounds, different socioeconomic status. So, for sure - and if there's anyway to include, you know, I'd love to hear what...
MARTIN: And Pat, your essay ends on a kind of a wistful note. You write if I do have a regret, it's that my daughters won't have me as positive role model when it's their turn to think about feeding their babies. And if after weighing their options if they choose not to nurse, I don't want to hear one word that might cause them stress. But you also say: Do I think they should breast feed my grandchildren? Yes, I do. I would like them to try, at least. Was it hard to write those words?
BARRY: Yes, it wasn't there in the first version. For me, it was bravery, and I didn't have it then. I had - I thought I was pretty brave to have children. And that was - something that I'm able to do now is to look back and say: Could I've been a little bit braver? Well, maybe. And would I like to be able to offer my kids the support to do things differently? Sure. Am I going to be a role model for them and they might choose not to breast feed because of my choice? That's a risk I took. So, yes, it was a little wistful.
MARTIN: Jolene, final thought. Now you've got five boys. You don't have a daughter to worry about, but you'll probably have daughters-in-law.
IVEY: I hope I have a few daughters-in-law, and I hope they all love me very much.
MARTIN: That have children.
IVEY: Yes, many years down the road. But, you know, with my boys, they look at the way I've done things. You know, I was at home with them for many years. I breast fed all of them. They wore cloth diapers, most of them, and they think this is normal. And so I've heard them say oh, well, when I have kids, my wife is going to do x, and they would say something that I'd done.
And I always tell them, wait a minute. That's not your choice. That's your wife's choice. And I don't let them have that attitude, or I've tried to block it, of their babies must be born at home, or anything. I do say, oh, that the only thing that I'll hold on to is it would be nice if she'd breast feed the kids.
MARTIN: Do you have any final words of wisdom for women who might be listening to our conversation and who are struggling with this who find it harder than they thought it was going to be, who may be afraid or...
IVEY: Oh, it hurts, and it's going to be harder than you think it's going to be, but it's worth it if you can do it even for a little while. However much you can do is good, and however much more you can do is better. But that doesn't mean that you should let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
MARTIN: All right. Maureen, any final thoughts from you about - a word of wisdom, for example, for a woman who's listening to this conversation, who might think it much harder than she had envisioned?
CONNOLLY: Yeah, I guess I could say that...
MARTIN: The blissful people we don't have to worry about. They're fine.
(SOUNDBITE OF LAUGHTER)
CONNOLLY: Well, you know, maybe if we could just do a little bit better at reserving judgment, you know, meaning among mothers, and sort of look to have more of a kinship. I know there tends to be, you know, we put each other, sometimes the media puts each other in different camps - you know, the breast feeders and the non-breast-feeders, the stay-at-home, the working moms. And so I just think, you know, moving forward, it just - wouldn't be great if we could all just get along, as my co-editor says, in her essay. That's my parting words.
MARTIN: How about you, Pat? Final thought?
BARRY: Only that, never underestimate the validity of your feelings. I just think it's important to know yourself and to know what you're capable of and if there are hurdles, you know, measure them up and decide which ones you want to take.
MARTIN: Patricia Barry's essay "Because I Don't Want To" appears in the new collection of essays about breastfeeding. It's called "Unbuttoned." Co-editor Maureen Connolly was also with us. Pat and Maureen both joined us from WBGO in New York. We were also joined by Jolene Ivey, our regular TELL ME MORE parenting contributor. She joined me from our studios in Washington. You can find more information about "Unbuttoned" at the TELL ME MORE page at npr.org. Ladies, moms, thank you and Happy Mothers Day to all of you.
IVEY: Happy Mothers Day to you, Michel.
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MARTIN: Remember, at TELL ME MORE, the conversation never ends. And now we'd like to hear from you. Are you a mom who's ever struggled with the decision about whether to breast feed or not? Did you find advice from others helpful, or just intrusive? Do you have your own story that you'd like to share? To tell us more, you can call our comment line at 202- 842-3522. That number again: 202-842-3522. Please remember to leave your name and tell us where you're from, or you can visit our Web site at the TELL ME MORE page at npr.org and blog it out.
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MARTIN: And that's our program for today. I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Let's talk more tomorrow. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2009-05-05/moms-is-the-breast-the-best-for-kids | 2022-08-23T17:14:06Z |
Author Colson Whitehead's latest novel, Sag Harbor is a coming-of-age tale about a group of friends spending a 1980s summer in a predominantly black enclave in the Hamptons.
Whitehead talks about his fourth book, which has already received a string of positive reviews. He also shares his summer reading list and suggests the next writer for the new Tell Me More summer reading series.
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When it comes to political pundits and strategists, it's hard to find someone better known than James Carville.
Nicknamed "the Ragin' Cajun," Carville helped President Clinton win. Now he's got advice for democrats to help his party "rule" the next 40 years.
"A democratic majority is emerging," Carville writes. He continues, "much of the credit goes to Barack Obama," but Carville sees a second "benefactor:" former president George W. Bush.
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Journalist and author Peter Laufer uncovered The Dangerous World of Butterflies for his new book.
He tells Neal Conan about the history of criminality and intrigue surrounding conservationists and collectors of an icon of innocence.
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There are certain books that I claim to love and that I recommend to many of my friends, but it's not really love, it's just appreciation.
I know this because there are other books that I do truly deeply love. I love them so much that I can't risk giving them to friends who might not adore them as well — how could I be sure the friendship will survive such a blow? In the end, it seems safer to keep those books for myself.
And yet, it is also a quality of love to want to announce it from the rooftops. So here I am, telling anyone who will listen, of my love for Michael Ondaatje's In the Skin of a Lion.
Many people know Ondaatje as the author of The English Patient, but how many of you are aware that In the Skin of a Lion is a prequel of sorts to that novel? The characters of the young nurse, Hana, and the wounded thief, Caravaggio, both appeared first in this book.
It's a slim novel, fewer than 300 pages, yet the gorgeous writing style is so condensed that it has a degree of richness that few books can match.
It's a book about lovers, but it's also about anarchists and actresses, thieves and bridge-builders, migrants and mavericks.
And it's a book of many moods. There is real anger in it about the way the powerful take advantage of those who work the hardest; there is incredible tenderness between friends and lovers; there are flashes of unexpected humor; and there are some truly heart-stopping moments.
Binding it all together is writing filled with the most glorious, startling images. One of my favorites is the vision of a nun falling off a bridge at night like a "black garbed bird," her plummeting body illuminated by the light spraying down from a flare.
In the world of this novel, there is no small talk, no passages your eye skims over. The characters are full of passion. Unexpected events keep happening without seeming contrived. Tiny details acquire great significance.
It's as though Ondaatje is showing us the world through a magic magnifying glass, which enlarges everything that is vital and interesting, and obliterates all that is dull. When I read it, every nerve ending that has been de-sensitized by an onslaught of news and facts in the "real world" suddenly starts to feel love and anger, terror and wonder more passionately than before.
When sitting down to think about how to convey my love for this book, I tried to calculate how many times I've read it, but I can't. It long ago stopped being one of those books I need to read from beginning to end and instead is a book I keep by my bedside at all times. I have one copy in London and one copy in Karachi, so that no matter which of my homes I'm in, I can enter the intoxicating world Ondaatje creates.
So now I've done it: I've gone public with the object of my affection.
I have to admit — it makes me nervous. If you read the book, maybe you'll tell other people about it. Or maybe, like me, you'll want to keep it for yourself, until the day you can hold it in no longer and then you'll shout it out from the rooftops or over the airwaves.
You Must Read This is produced by Ellen Silva.
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There's a little thing I do when I can't write: When I'm feeling sleepy, when my head is in a fog, I reach across my desk, digging under the piles of unanswered mail, to unearth my copy of Herzog by Saul Bellow. And then I open the book — anywhere-- and read a paragraph.
It always works. Right away I'm restored to full alertness and clarity. Style, in literature, has gone out of style. People think it's just ornament. But it's not: The work that goes into a writer's style, the choices that are taken, the cliches that are chucked, represent a refining of thought and feeling into their purest, most intelligent, most moral form.
Of course, there is a danger, with a great stylist, that the sentences will outclass what the sentences are about. Not with Bellow. Bellow gets the mix between form and content about as right as possible. His sentences pack maximum sensual, emotional and intellectual information into minimum space — all the while generating an involving, deeply moving story.
Published in 1964, Herzog is about a middle-aged college professor, in the midst of an emotional crisis, who begins writing letters: "He had fallen under a spell," Bellow writes, "and was writing letters to everyone under the sun. . . . Hidden in the country, he wrote endlessly, fanatically, to the newspapers, to people in public, to friends and relatives and at last to the dead, his own obscure dead, and finally the famous dead." The book zooms off from there. Herzog goes from New York, to Martha's Vineyard, to Chicago, to the Berkshires, penning his funny, serious, brilliant, self-lacerating, accusatory letters, each one acting like a new screen in a hypertext novel that opens an entirely different piece of his life: his immigrant childhood in Montreal; his indomitable ex-wife Madeleine; his numerous lady friends; his free-falling career, his pain at losing his daughter in divorce. Bellow, the supreme realist, discovered in Herzog a new form — the self-reflexive epistolary novel — without any of the obscurantism or self-preening of so-called "experimental" novels.
Herzog worried that his frantic letter-writing meant he was "out of [his] mind." But, in the last 45 years, his predicament has become universal. Herzog's life resembles the way we live now, where we're forever sending off e-mail and texts, fielding cell phone calls: where we're no longer any one place but everywhere — and nowhere — at once. Our life in shards, randomly returning.
The mark of a truly original work of art is that is gets truer the older it is.
The impulse here is to quote. Every single page of Herzog teems with jokes, apercus, deep-thinker riffs — little genius moves every other sentence. The impulse is to read the entire book out loud. But I've only got a minute here, time to make the pitch but not go nine innings.
So let me say this: If you're in the market for a safe neuro-enhancer, something to break you out of your foggy-headedness, a pill more powerful than Adderall or Provigil, with no side effects other than pleasure, then pick up Herzog and open it — anywhere — and read.
You Must Read This is produced and edited by Ellen Silva.
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In The House At The End Of The Road, W. Ralph Eubanks tells the story of his white grandfather, James Morgan Richardson, and black grandmother, Edna Howell. Jim and Edna married around 1914, in defiance of his middle-class family.
The Richardsons eventually built a house at the end of a dead-end road in a black community in rural, southern Alabama. There, they raised a biracial family in spite of living under Jim Crow.
"Jim and Edna lived openly and as normally as possible," Eubanks writes, "as part of the community's life rather than hidden away at the end of the road."
Eubanks, a Bernard Schwartz Fellow at the New America Foundation, talks about his new book with Neal Conan.
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In the recent presidential campaign, in which an African-American man competed against a woman for the Democratic nomination, the word "historic" figured prominently.
The ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and global financial crunch both feel unique, and even, historic.
But are they? Are these events true firsts? Historian Simon Schama looks to the past for some context in his new book, The American Future, and concludes that while much of it is indeed historic, little of it is really new.
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My Guilty Pleasure is a new series in which writers talk about the books they've loved only secretly — until now.
There are — news flash here — true differences between men and women.
A friend who has twins (one boy, one girl) told me the story of when they were down at a pond, and the young twins spotted a cute little duck.
The little girl said, "I want to pet the duck."
The little boy said, "I want to kill the duck."
I rest my case.
And with that gender gauntlet thrown, let me say to you as a meat-eating, Entourage-watching, sports-loving (OK, I really don't love sports, or actually understand sports) — heterosexual man who can't sit through a single show on Lifetime television, let me loudly proclaim: I, Brad Meltzer, love the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.
Now this is the part where I'm supposed to make an intellectual disclaimer like: I don't really love it, but I appreciate it for what it is.
But let me be clear here. I love it. I love Twilight. I love Bella, and I love Edward.
I'm not alone. Since it debuted in 2005, the Twilight series has sold over 53 million copies, making it the hottest thing in bookshops since that nerdy kid with the lightning-bolt scar.
But back to what's really important: Me.
I love this story of the gawky, awkward girl who falls in love with the brooding vampire. And I love that she can't get sexual with said vampire because when her blood gets pumping, it'll send him into a frenzy and he'll kill her. (How's that for a prophylactic?)
I love hearing the dark secret histories of how the other vampires were turned into vampires. And I love when Edward gets all huffy with Jacob the werewolf — oh my God, I'm on the verge of writing fan-fic here — but again, in case you missed it, I love this story.
But for the most part, I've told almost no one.
Y'know why?
Because as a man, this book is not supposed to be for me.
I realized this when I went to see the Twilight movie. Yes, I was there. Opening weekend. We got a babysitter for it. And I sat there in the dark with my wife and a roomful of suburban mothers and a smattering of teenage daughters. I counted. There were four other men (all teenagers) besides me. Me. Four dragged-along boyfriends. And the rest women.
But you know who I blame for this?
I blame my fellow men. That's right. I blame all the men out there who point fingers and call things "girlie" and run like spineless cowards whenever something gets embraced by the opposite sex.
It happens all the time. Remember when men were named Terry and Robin and Leslie? And then a few cool girls were named Teri and Robin and Leslie. And what happened? The men ran. Those names were ceded to the women.
To be honest, I can handle that for Leslie. Leslie is just not a cool name (no offense to Leslie Sydelman, who came to my bar mitzvah). But I will not let this stand for Twilight. We'd never dismiss Romeo and Juliet as "just for women." (Yes, I know — I'm not saying it's Shakespeare, and I still think Harry Potter is better — but don't mess up my analogy.) I won't cede Twilight.
And so I challenge — not the men out there; the men are clearly wusses — I challenge the women. Give Twilight to your teenage sons. Give it to your nephews and husbands and other guy types. Tell them it's cool. Tell them they'll like it. Tell them that it'll help them understand women and therefore help them get dates (c'mon, why else do you think I spent so much time with Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret)
And I issue this challenge — not for sexual equality, not to break down gender barriers. I issue it for the most vital reason of all: The sequel is coming, and I'm tired of being the only guy in the movie theater.
"My Guilty Pleasure" is produced and edited by Ellen Silva.
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Birthdays: 8.23.22
Happy Birthday to everyone who celebrates today!!
Published: Aug. 23, 2022 at 12:46 PM EDT|Updated: 30 minutes ago
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Gas prices dropped for 70 straight days
(CNN) - It’s a new kind of record at the pump.
Gas prices have decreased for 70 days in a row, the second-longest streak in nearly 20 years.
Prices hit a record high of $5.02 on June 14, but according to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped every single day since then.
U.S. recession fears and worries about China’s economy are reasons contributing to the drop, as well as President Joe Biden’s unprecedented release of emergency oil from the national stockpile.
Tuesday, the national average for regular gas is $3.89 a gallon. Who knows if that will last.
The price of U.S. crude rose Tuesday for the first time in months.
The streak of falling gas prices could be short-lived if oil prices continue to go up.
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LISTEN: 8-year-old uses dad’s amateur radio to chat with astronaut aboard the ISS
ENGLAND (Gray News/TMX) – An 8-year-old girl in Kent, England recently made a very long-distance call to the International Space Station.
Isabella Payne used her father’s amateur radio to contact the ISS on Aug. 2.
Her call was answered by NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren, commander of NASA SpaceX Crew-4, which launched on April 27 for a planned six-month mission.
“My name’s Isabella, I’m 8 years old,” she said over the radio.
“Isabella, it’s so great to chat with you, thank you for getting on the radio and saying hello,” Lindgren replied.
Lindgren tweeted that he’s talked to amateur radio operators all over the world, but “this may be my favorite contact so far.”
“Thank you so much @astro_kjell, you have changed her world,” Isabella’s father, Matthew, tweeted.
Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, uses small frequency bands and is limited to non-commercial purposes.
According to the International Amateur Radio Union, there are more than 3 million licensed operators worldwide.
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Superyacht swallowed by the sea off coast of Italy
Published: Aug. 23, 2022 at 11:57 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - Questions abound after a massive,130-foot luxury vessel sank in the ocean near Italy.
The whole thing was caught on camera.
Authorities are investigating what led to the superyacht suddenly sinking nine miles off the coast.
The shocking video shows the impressive vessel slowly disappearing. It was shared by the Italian Coast Guard, who rescued nine people off it.
Local reports say rough weather conditions made a tugboat salvage of the yacht impossible.
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US to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, including imminent plans to announce an additional roughly $3 billion in aid to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said.
U.S. officials told The Associated Press that the package is expected to be announced Wednesday, the day the war hits the six-month mark and Ukraine celebrates its independence day. The money will fund contracts for drones, weapons and other equipment that may not see the battlefront for a year or two, they said.
The total of the aid package — which is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative — could change overnight, but not likely by much. Several officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid before its public release.
Unlike most previous packages, the new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure its medium- to long-term defense posture, according to officials familiar with the matter. Earlier shipments, most of them done under Presidential Drawdown Authority, have focused on Ukraine’s more immediate needs for weapons and ammunition and involved materiel that the Pentagon already has in stock that can be shipped in short order.
In addition to providing longer-term assistance that Ukraine can use for potential future defense needs, the new package is intended to reassure Ukrainian officials that the United States intends to keep up its support, regardless of the day-to-day back and forth of the conflict, the officials said.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg noted the more extended focus Tuesday as he reaffirmed the alliance’s support for the conflict-torn country.
“Winter is coming, and it will be hard, and what we see now is a grinding war of attrition. This is a battle of wills, and a battle of logistics. Therefore we must sustain our support for Ukraine for the long term, so that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign, independent nation,” Stoltenberg said, speaking at a virtual conference about Crimea, organized by Ukraine.
Six months after Russia invaded, the war has slowed to a grind, as both sides trade combat strikes and small advances in the east and south. Both sides have seen thousands of troops killed and injured, as Russia’s bombardment of cities has killed countless innocent civilians.
There are fears that Russia will intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure and government facilities in Ukraine in the coming days because of the independence holiday and the six-month anniversary of the invasion.
Late Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine and the State Department issued a new security alert for Ukraine that repeated a call for Americans in the country to leave due to the danger.
“Given Russia’s track record in Ukraine, we are concerned about the continued threat that Russian strikes pose to civilians and civilian infrastructure,” it said.
To date, the U.S. has provided about $10.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden administration, including 19 packages of weapons taken directly from Defense Department stocks since August 2021.
U.S. defense leaders are also eyeing plans that will expand training for Ukrainian troops outside their country, and for militaries on Europe’s eastern and southern flanks that feel most threatened by Russia’s aggression.
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Associated Press writer Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed to this report.
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Woman charged after trash, human feces found throughout home with 3 children, police say
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV/Gray News) – A woman has been charged after officers said they found three dirty children in her home that was littered with trash, spoiled food and human feces.
According to a criminal complaint, officers responded to the home on Aug. 5 for a well-being check, where they found a 1-year-old and a 13-year-old in the home with no supervision.
In the home, officers said there was “massive clutter of garbage and decaying food throughout the house, human fecal matter on the floors, and hundreds of flies throughout the house and kitchen.”
Both children were “extremely dirty,” and officers said the 1-year-old had on a diaper that was “so soiled it appeared to have not been changed for at least several days.”
A third child who arrived at the home with 43-year-old Jenny Taylor also said he lived there.
Taylor has been charged with three counts of child neglect. She is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $50,012 bond.
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