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‘Thomas and Friends’ introduces first autistic character
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 11:50 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - The children’s TV show “Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go” is introducing its first autistic character.
His name is Bruno, and Mattel describes him as a “joyful, pun-making brake car.”
Bruno will be voiced by 10-year-old Chuck Smith in the U.S. and 9-year-old Elliot Garcia in the U.K. Both are voice actors with autism.
More than 2% of adults in the U.S. have autism, according to a 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The 26th season of “Thomas and Friends” starts later this month.
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United Way of Harrisonburg-Rockingham highlight key projects ahead of Day of Action
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Each year, the United Way of Harrisonburg-Rockingham hosts a day filled with volunteer opportunities. It gives community members a chance to get a first-hand look at the needs of local nonprofits.
This year’s Day of Action features projects of all types, including playhouse repair at the Roberta Webb Child Care Center, moving furniture to Elkton Area United Services’ new location, and painting at the Adagio House.
In her first year as UWHR Executive Director, Amanda Leech said the event comes at a crucial time when volunteerism is down across the country, including in the Valley.
“A lot of it is left over from the pandemic. People are just still a little weary about getting out into the community. One of the things I love about this event is that folks get introduced to new organizations that they didn’t know about and oftentimes end up building a relationship with them and coming back and volunteering all year round,” Leech said.
Day of Action is on September 21st, and you can learn more about the projects as well as how to volunteer by clicking here.
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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accordant Advisors Managing Partner Stephanie Sandberg announced today that Zena Collins, formerly Associate Director, EY, has joined Accordant Advisors as Associate Partner.
"Zena bring an ideal set of skills and experience to our work," said Sandberg. "Not only has she spent years in change management, she is trained in MSCEIT Emotional Intelligence assessment and coaching, a methodology co-developed by Accordant Advisors partner David Caruso. Zena instantly expands and builds on our approach to creating welcoming work environments."
Says Collins, "I'm delighted to find a home at Accordant Advisors, where I can carry out truly meaningful work with partners who share my vision of building inclusive organizations, in part through equipping leaders with the emotional intelligence required to make it sustainable."
Mela Toro Waters has been promoted to Director of Product and Training, responsible for capturing the consultancy's unique approach to culture change through disciplined frameworks and Emotional Intelligence, while also facilitating and coaching in engagements, leveraging her expertise in organizational development. Waters also is trained in MSCEIT assessment and coaching.
Finally, Nikia Burch has taken over as Director of Finance and Administration for Accordant Advisors, which encompasses operations and HR as well as Finance and Administration. Her responsibilities range from overall project management to data analysis for the organization.
Accordant Advisors helps organizations identify and tackle cultural gaps in their business. We use evidence-based processes that allow for the development of practical solutions that create and nurture diverse, inclusive, and emotionally intelligent workspaces. Our mission is to create psychologically safe organizational cultures that value everyone, allowing people to be more engaged, respected and effective.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AE Industrial Partners, LP ("AEI"), a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets, announced today that Nathan Dickstein, Managing Director and Head of AE Industrial Partners Aerospace Opportunities Fund, has been named to Airline Economics 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. In addition, Airline Economics recognized Kevin McAllister, Senior Operating Partner and Co-Head of AEI's Portfolio Strategy and Optimization Group, as a 2022 Mentor for providing career guidance and support.
"While it's no secret among our team and Nathan's clients that he's a rising star in the industry, we're excited for him to receive this external recognition of his superior work and accomplishments," said Michael Greene, Managing Partner of AEI. "We congratulate Nathan on this impressive honor and we look forward to his future contributions to AEI and the industry."
Mr. Dickstein, who joined AEI in 2020, has approximately 15 years of investment experience in aircraft and engine leasing at investment funds, banks and leasing companies. He now leads the AEI Aerospace Opportunities Fund, which he helped launch in 2020. The AEI Aerospace Opportunities Fund focuses on leasing strategies for aerospace-related assets, primarily mid-life and end-of-life commercial aircraft and engines, designed to produce income and capital appreciation for its investors.
"I'm extremely grateful to everyone who has provided me with guidance and mentorship throughout my career, in particular Kevin and the supportive team at AEI," said Mr. Dickstein. "I'd also like to congratulate the other honorees, and I look forward to working with the next generation of aviation executives on developing innovative solutions to address the industry's future challenges and opportunities."
Prior to joining AE Industrial in 2020, Mr. McAllister served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and also spent 27 years with GE Aviation where he most recently served as President and CEO of GE Aviation Services. He is also the current Chairman of the Board of Directors of Belcan, an AE Industrial portfolio company.
The Airline Economics 40 under 40 Class of 2022 was compiled based on a record number of nominations from the worldwide aviation community. First published in 2016, Airline Economics 40 under 40 list recognizes talented younger executives working in the aviation leasing and financing industry. Individuals must be nominated to be considered, and are short-listed based on endorsements received from the industry and their career achievements. The final list is determined by the Airline Economics editorial team.
"The impressive and substantial achievements by all the individuals on our short list this year is testament to the breadth of young talent in the aviation community," said Victoria Tozer-Pennington, editor and co-founder of Airline Economics.
About AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from our deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout our target markets. AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.
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Halloween lovers will howl for these looks, 31% discount thru Oct. 31
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Doggy, the creator of stylish clothing, pet furniture, toys and accessories for dogs, is wishing pet lovers a "happy Howl-oween" with its 2022 Halloween collection: "Lick or Treat." It's all treats and no tricks with this adorable line of dog onesies, sweaters and themed toys.
The collection includes items like:
Halloween Ghost Onesie: $24.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/halloween-ghost-onesie
Everyone needs a man's best friend-ly ghost. Available for pups XS - XL, this onesie is 95% cotton and 5% spandex for comfort with the right amount of stretch for playtime.
Halloween Boo Sweater: $24.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/halloween-boo-sweater
Do fright night right with this 100% acrylic spooktacular sweater. A leash hole makes this outfit easy to wear on a walk – the perfect way to stay cozy while trick or treating!
2in1 Coffin and Vampire Toy: $14.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/products/2in1-coffin-and-vampire-toy
Furry friends can take a bite out of Halloween with this campy squeaker.
3in1 Haunted House Toy: $19.99 https://hoteldoggy.com/collections/toys/products/3in1-haunted-house-toy
Dog trick or dog treat? This toy is both! Featuring separate squeaker toys, this ghastly combo provides hours of fun.
Based out of New York, Montreal and Toronto, Hotel Doggy is an internationally renowned brand that offers simple, stylish and functional products for dogs. The company was created in 2012 by Canadian fashion and trend forecasting guru, Nancy Dennis, who was looking to combine her fashion expertise with her passion for four-legged friends.
To shop Hotel Doggy's full Halloween collection and other offerings from the brand, visit hoteldoggy.com. Now through October 31, 2022, save 31% off 'Lick or Treat' items through the company's website.
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About Hotel Doggy:
Based out of New York, Montreal and Toronto, Hotel Doggy is an internationally renowned brand that offers simple, stylish and functional clothing, pet furniture, toys and accessories for dogs. The company was created in 2012 by Canadian fashion and trend forecasting guru, Nancy Dennis, who was looking to combine her fashion expertise with her passion for four-legged friends. Today, through a select group of global production partners, each Hotel Doggy product is designed just right. To learn more, visit: https://hoteldoggy.com/
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Google Cloud Infrastructure Selected to Power U.S. Growth and Set Stage for International Expansion
LOS ANGELES and TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Today, Allen Media Group and Quickplay announced an agreement that paves the way for Allen Media Group's direct-to-consumer (DTC) products to unlock the next phase of exponential growth in streaming, using Quickplay's cloud-native over-the-top (OTT) platform.
In an announcement at the Devoncroft Summit in advance of IBC 2022, the two companies said that the flexibility, agility, and scalability of the Google Cloud-powered platform would accelerate Allen Media Group's DTC strategy more efficiently to create streaming opportunities around existing Allen Media Group properties, and would serve as a catalyst for growth for new opportunities in the United States and globally.
Allen Media Group owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO, THIS TV, and PATTRN. Allen Media Group also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, SPORTS.TV, THEGRIO, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP and LOCAL NOW.
Leveraging the Quickplay platform running on Google Cloud, Allen Media Group will accelerate engagement and monetization across its portfolio by powering the back end of:
- LOCAL NOW - A free-streaming AVOD service delivering real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, lifestyle information across 400+ Channels and 16,000 movies and television shows, documentaries, and more. Local Now carries the most local news channels of any free streaming platform. (www.LocalNow.com)
- THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP - A connected TV (CTV) app that includes a subscription-based live stream of The Weather Channel television network with access to the network's on-demand library of original programming and interactive features such as local forecasts, 24/7 weather alerts, real-time maps and radars. (www.streamTWC.com)
- THE GRIO STREAMING APP - A free-streaming AVOD service where Black America watches a free, 24/7 premium network bringing award-winning movies, contemporary comedy, and classic TV shows. TheGrio is the brand you trust for news and entertainment focused on the Black community, streaming the most compelling stories and perspectives with cutting edge news reports and in-depth interviews. (www.thegriotv.com)
- HBCU GO - A free-streaming AVOD service offering viewers the best in live sports, original series, documentaries, films, comedy, and edutainment programming produced by African American leading producers, directors, and students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). (www.hbcugo.tv)
- SPORTS.TV - A free-streaming AVOD service that aggregates sports, news, movies, documentaries, and entertainment networks, as well as local broadcast television stations, connecting sports fans to their favorite sports, teams, games, players, highlights, podcasts, and scores on every device for free. (www.Sports.tv)
"Allen Media Group's direct-to-consumer strategy is to create exceptional product experiences powered by world class content for users worldwide," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. "Global audiences, along with our streaming platforms and partners, demand excellent product and content experiences. Partnering with Quickplay's platform powered by Google Cloud will accelerate our mission of achieving the highest level of product excellence."
"Allen Media Group's commitment to serving all audiences requires an OTT platform that enables rapid iteration of new opportunities and seamless management of content, user experiences, and advertising," said Paul Pastor, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Quickplay. "Using the Quickplay platform, Allen Media Group can achieve rapid time to market for new services and can create new features almost instantaneously to optimize viewer satisfaction, retention, and monetization."
Quickplay will be exhibiting with strategic partners at IBC 2022 Sept. 9-12 in Amsterdam. To set up a meeting before, during, or after IBC please contact Quickplay at hello@quickplay.com.
Chairman and CEO Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group/Entertainment Studios in 1993. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. Allen Media Group owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO, THIS TV, and PATTRN. Allen Media Group also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, SPORTS.TV, THEGRIO, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP and LOCAL NOW--the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. Allen Media Group also produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 68 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations. Allen Media Group International Television continues to extend its corporate branding and content around the globe. It currently has active license agreements and programming in South Africa, The United Arab Emirates, Australia, The Bahamas, Canada and New Zealand. With a library of over 5,000 hours of owned content across multiple genres, Allen Media Group provides video content to broadcast television stations, cable television networks, mobile devices, and multimedia digital. Our mission is to provide excellent programming to our viewers, online users, and Fortune 500 advertising partners.
Quickplay is leading cloud transformations of OTT and in-home experiences for pay-TV, telcos, and MVPDs. The company's cloud-native platform leverages a transformative Gen5 architecture for unparalleled performance in delivering premium video, handling complex use cases, and scaling to millions of viewers. Founded by a team that has built and operated dozens of Tier 1 OTT services worldwide, Quickplay is powering immersive sports, live experiences and personalized entertainment on any screen. The company is headquartered in Toronto and has additional locations in Los Angeles, San Diego and Chennai, India. For more information, visit firstlight.ai.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allermi announced today that its direct-to-patient telehealth service to provide customized multi-ingredient nasal sprays for the relief of allergy symptoms is now available. Unlike typical allergy treatments, Allermi nasal sprays contain multiple active ingredients, customized for each patient's symptoms and severity. The company's launch is fueled by a $1.25M pre-seed round led by Lucas Venture Group.
Nasal allergy, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, is a chronic disease affecting 1 in 3 people. Symptoms include stuffy nose, runny nose, itchy eyes, sneeze, post-nasal drip and cough, which can severely affect respiratory health, sleep quality and daytime productivity. "Despite an abundance of over-the-counter treatments and billions of dollars spent per year, nearly 70% of allergy sufferers are dissatisfied with available allergy medications," said Shani Bocian, CEO and Allermi Co-Founder. "There are millions of allergy sufferers who need a much better option."
"OTC remedies aren't solving the problem because they are single-ingredient, one-size-fits-all products that don't adequately address symptoms and that pose risks of potentially unsafe side effects," said Dr. Robert Bocian, a professor of Allergy-Immunology at Stanford and Allermi Co-Founder. "This results in suboptimal relief for millions of allergy sufferers who continue to experience symptoms despite taking medications." Dr. Bocian began customizing multi-ingredient nasal-spray programs for his patients over 30 years ago. His protocols are now the basis for Allermi.
At Allermi, each patient's nasal-spray formula can be adjusted as symptoms change, a unique benefit unavailable in any other allergy-care program. "Our formulas contain evidence-based combinations of 2-4 gold-standard medications at percentages suited to each patient's unique symptom and severity profile," said Chief Medical Officer Dr. Shuba Iyengar, who trained in Allergy-Immunology at Stanford and Harvard. "No allergy symptom relief is this comprehensive, precise or adaptable."
After completing an online intake questionnaire that is then evaluated by an Allermi allergist, patients are prescribed their customized nasal spray, delivered by mail on a monthly or on-demand basis. Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan, along with access to a dedicated care team whom patients can contact for ongoing support.
Allermi is currently available to California residents 18 and over. For a limited time, Allermi is offering a free one-month trial to new patients. To learn more and sign up, please visit www.allermi.com.
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Customers are invited to trade in old smart watches and receive a discount on the new Amazfit GTR 4 or GTS 4
CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand owned by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company, has announced their new device Trade-In Program, inviting customers to exchange old smartwatches for a discount on the new Amazfit GTR 4 and GTS 4 smartwatches.
Those interested in the Trade-In Program are encouraged to visit Amazfit GTS 4 & GTR 4 pages and follow the Trade-in links to submit their device's make, model number, and contact information and receive its trade-in value. After mailing in their device and purchasing the GTR 4 or GTS 4, Amazfit will refund users in the amount of the trade-in value. Devices from Amazfit, Apple, Fitbit, Fossil, Garmin, and Samsung will be eligible for the trade-in program, and specific eligibility information can be found on the Amazfit website.
This month, Amazfit unveiled its two brand-new flagship smartwatches, the Amazfit GTR 4 and Amazfit GTS 4, the latest additions to the Amazfit Lifestyle Series. These new style-focused, high-performing watches feature the industry's first-ever dual-band circularly-polarized GPS antenna, 150 built-in sports modes, and the new ability to automatically track strength training exercises. The GTR 4 boasts an ultra-long 14-day battery life with typical use and lasts up to 50 days in clock-only mode, and the GTS 4 lasts an impressive 8 days with typical use. In addition to Amazfit's signature suite of 24/7 health management functions, the GTR 4 and GTS 4 debut the upgraded Zepp OS 2.0, for a truly optimized user experience. Additional highlights from the new series include:
- Built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant
- Built-in Speaker; Live Sports Data Broadcast; Bluetooth Phone Calls; Music Storage & Playback.
- Classic Business-oriented and Fashion-focused Designs.
- Upgraded BioTracker™ 4.0 PPG Biometric Optical Sensor, with more accurate health monitoring for metrics including blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, and stress levels.
- Updated Battery Saver Mode for Continued Function Usage.
- Brand-new Sleep Schedule & Morning Update Features.
- Upgraded Zepp OS 2.0; Adjustable Layouts & Color Themes, and a Richer Mini App Ecosystem.
In addition to the GTR 4 and GTS 4 Trade-In Program, Amazfit has announced a strategic partnership with adidas Runtastic this month, which will allow the GTR 4 and GTS 4 to support syncing running workout data including distance, duration, rate, speed, start/end time, etc. to the adidas Running app via the Zepp App, after the upcoming Zepp App firmware update version 7.1.0 - with more Amazfit devices adding compatibility at a later date.
The Trade-In Program is open to residents of the U.S., and will be available until October 7, 2022. For more information or assistance, please visit Amazfit GTS 4 & GTR 4 pages or email tradein@amazfit.com. For more information about Amazfit, please visit https://www.amazfit.com/en/ and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
About Amazfit
Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company. Offering a wide selection of smart watches and bands, Amazfit's brand essence is "Up Your Game", encouraging users to live their passions and express their active spirits freely. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform that delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.
Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. For more information about Amazfit, visit www.amazfit.com/us.
US PR contact: angela.tang@zepp.com
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CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the height of the pandemic in 2021, the Association for Retail and Consumer Professionals (ARC) launched the revolutionary ARC Virtual Campus to host the 2021 CMA|SIMA annual conference titled, Rising to the New Retail Reality. The uncertainty of the times, the need for connection and community, and focus on technology and innovation was the driving force to continue to build growing communities where retail and consumer professionals could find a common language, resources, and innovative tools to move into the ever-changing future of retail.
ARC is the master association and parent company for both the Category Management Association (CMA) and Shopper Insights Management Association (SIMA) and will become the overarching body for all new charters, communities, and associations. "We have long believed that the need for networking and connection, peer learning and continued education, common languages and talent retention should exist within all functional areas of the retail and consumer industries. It is why we started SIMA and have begun implementing our Charter and Community strategy in 2022." This vision is being shared by Emily Callahan, President of ARC.
"ARC is excited to launch, the first of its kind, a Retail Space Planning Charter specifically for retailers. We know through our success with the CMA and SIMA that organizing visionary partners and resources gives each organization a better way to address foundational concepts, core language, training and certification for employees who share the same job title – but not the same skills – across companies. The Space Planning Charter is off to an incredible start, and we plan to launch several new charters in 2023."
A survey by One Door of more than 50 retailers found that only 24% believed they could retain top talent in space planning once hired. With the tremendous pressure on space planning teams to integrate omnichannel retailing into their brick-and-mortar stores and a plethora of new technology solutions coming onto the market, now is the time to build a unified voice for retail practitioners in the Space Management field to advance the industry into the future. This has become ARC's natural first Charter.
The plan for the Space Planning Charter is to tackle research, build formal and informal networking and mentorships, create a common language, and build the process for advancing the maturity of a discipline that is recognized across the entire industry. We want to bring Space Planning as an industry to the same professional level as Category Management, Shopper Insights, Supply Chain, and other recognized retail functions. Initial meeting topics include ranking people, process, and technology in order of importance, and identifying key metrics to include in a retail-agnostic space planning scorecard.
Charter meetings and workgroups led by ARC and Flora Delaney, Delaney Consulting, have been underway since April 2022, with eight founding member companies. These visionary members span the grocery, auto, drug, and home improvement channels and conversations are entirely non-competitive in nature. One charter member shared, "While I think this is going to be good for us, what I really think is that this is going to be an orchard that we're planting, so that the people coming up behind us have it better than we did in terms of resources, in figuring out what is at their fingertips and how to succeed in this industry."
To expand the reach to more industry professionals, the Space Planning Charter is now accepting additional member applications for the first retailer-exclusive Space Planning professional organization. Interested applicants may fill out an application form. Participation will be most valuable for the most senior thought leader of a retailer's Space Management department that touch on the following: planogramming and store planning, new concepts and data analytics, cross-functional integration and all the most high-level deliverables that a well-run Space Management team delivers to a retail organization. To learn more about this exciting launch please visit www.spaceplanning.global
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As companies turn to AI to navigate a changing world, Arize offers a proven platform for improving machine learning model performance and troubleshooting issues quickly
BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arize AI, a leader in machine learning observability, announced today that it has raised $38 million in Series B funding. TCV led the round with participation from existing investors Battery Ventures, Foundation Capital, and Swift Ventures.
The investment is the largest-ever in a machine learning observability platform and comes at an important inflection point for the industry. Machine learning models are now being deployed in nearly every sector of the economy, with companies investing billions to turn artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into a competitive advantage. Despite a decade of investment in data infrastructure and the pre-production ML toolchain, most companies still lack visibility into how their ML models are performing in production and run the risk of models impacting earnings or acting in unfair ways. This is especially true as the industry embraces computer vision and natural language processing models that are notoriously difficult to troubleshoot since they rely on unstructured data and manual labeling by humans.
Launched in 2020, Arize's ML observability platform is already counted on by a growing list of enterprises and disruptive technology companies – including Uber, Spotify, Ebay, Instacart, Chime, Neustar, Nextdoor, New York Life, Stitch Fix, and more – to track hundreds of billions of predictions per month. Arize is beloved by ML engineering teams because it enables them to streamline troubleshooting efforts with purpose-built workflows and analytics for model performance management, drift detection, data quality checks, and model validation. Arize also enables users to log models with both structured and unstructured data to the platform for monitoring.
"Michaelangelo is Uber's end-to-end ML platform that powers 100% business-critical ML use cases at Uber to deliver a consistent user experience across billions of rides and deliveries," says Kai Wang, Product Lead, Uber AI Platform. "Given the vital role ML plays in this process, it's critical to have tools that build on Michalangelo's core capabilities and help us stay ahead of potential production ML problems. We're excited to work with Arize AI to enhance platform ML observability capabilities and make it easier to detect and resolve model performance issues."
"Arize's platform finally makes it easy for ML engineers to scalably detect data and drift issues, troubleshoot what happened, and improve overall model performance" says Morgan Gerlak, Partner at TCV. "Like other areas of observability, the end user really matters — and we were impressed by Arize's ability to build a practical solution that ML engineers love."
"As the pace of innovation in AI accelerates, it's more important than ever for organizations to have machine learning observability in place to surface potential problems and improve ML models in production," says Dharmesh Thakker, a general partner with Battery Ventures. "In the past year, Arize has emerged as one of the highest-profile companies in this space -- the platform of choice for many prominent ML teams. We're proud to expand our investment and partnership with Arize as it pushes into new frontiers."
"Speaking of observability, I've been watching Arize grow since its inception," says Ashu Garg, general partner at Foundation Capital, "and I'm thrilled at how far the company has come. Its product is far ahead of the competition and is being deployed by best-in-class AI enterprises, which all acknowledge the seriousness of the problem. In two short years, Arize has become the breakout company in its category."
"The reality is that if you're not injecting AI into every major business decision, you are going to be left behind," notes Brett Wilson, Co-Founder and General Partner at Swift Ventures. "Having machine learning observability in place to monitor models and get ahead of potential problems is table stakes, especially in a challenging economic environment. Arize is the category leader in this space and is pushing it to new frontiers."
Arize AI is a machine learning observability platform that helps ML teams deliver and maintain more successful AI in production. Arize's automated model monitoring and observability platform allows ML teams to quickly detect issues when they emerge, troubleshoot why they happened, and improve overall model performance across both structured and unstructured data. Arize is a remote first company with headquarters in Berkeley, CA. Sign up for a free account or book a demo for your team at Arize.com.
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Ms. Ilievska brings results driven B2B and B2C marketing leadership to Array.
TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Array Marketing ("Array"), the market leader in end-to-end in-store merchandising solutions, today announced it has appointed Katerina Ilievska as its Vice President of Marketing.
Katerina is a proven marketing leader, with B2B and B2C experience across a wide range of sectors. Highly motivated and results driven, Katerina ensures understanding customer needs are her first priority and the basis upon which her strategies and brand campaigns are built. With a proven track record of establishing and overseeing marketing functions, her approach has led to demonstrated success building brands, delivering revenue growth and increasing market share. Katerina will lead Array's global marketing efforts, in addition to overseeing the company's brand position and development.
Katerina looks forward to building on this success in her new role at Array.
"I'm thrilled to be joining an innovative organization like Array," says Katerina. "Our commercial teams already have exceptional relationships with clients and a strong reputation in the industry. I'm looking forward to bolstering Array's value proposition as we continue to expand our creative solutions in the retail market."
"Katerina's breadth of experience provides our leadership team with a fresh and unique perspective," says Steve Kremser, Array's CEO. "With an established record of commercial success, we're confident Katerina will strengthen Array's position in the industry and accelerate our marketing solutions efforts."
About Array
Array is the global leader in in-store merchandising services, solutions and experiences for many of the world's most iconic retailers and brands. For over 40 years, clients of Array have enjoyed an unparalleled experience with Array's creative solutions, global reach, sustainability leadership and exceptional client services. In short, Array creates amazing retail experiences. Array is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and employs more than 1,800 employees with operations in Canada, USA, Mexico, China, Singapore, Poland, UK, France, and Germany.
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Irresistible Second Guest Sails Free Offer Extended for Another Week
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages, the ultimate way to experience the world, reported the best week-long booking period in the company's history, doubling its occupancy for the upcoming Antarctica season. The small-ship, yacht-style expedition and cruise line attributed the success to pent-up demand, the unique destination, the exceptional value proposition of yacht-style expeditions, and an irresistible Labor Day holiday offer. Due to the strong response to Atlas' Labor Day offer, the cruise line is extending the Second Guest Sails Free offer for another week through September 13. For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.
"We are happy to see the incredible results from this extraordinary offer," said James Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "The response from our travel partners has been phenomenal. I believe the value proposition presented along with our unique yacht-style expedition experience has resonated with future guests. We thank Travel Advisors for their support, expertise and the value they provide to their clients and our future guests."
Travelers can take advantage of Atlas' extended Second Guest Sails Free offer and choose among 17 Antarctica expeditions, ranging from nine to 12 nights, and save up to $11,699 per stateroom aboard World Navigator and Atlas' newest ship, World Traveller. Departing November 18, 2022, through March 22, 2022, all itineraries cruise roundtrip from Ushuaia, Argentina, including a special nine-night Chilean Fjords expedition, departing December 12, 2022. Atlas' Second Guest Sails Free offer is applicable for all new bookings made with deposit from August 31 through September 13, 2022, in a Veranda or Horizon stateroom.
Included for all guests is a scheduled roundtrip charter flight between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Ushuaia; Zodiac safaris and expedition landings; and an Atlas expedition parka as part of their all-inclusive luxurious expedition. All guests are responsible for government taxes and port fees and the Second Guest Sails Free offer is not combinable with other promotions.
On board, guests enjoy highly personalized and attentive service in an intimate setting and Atlas Ocean Voyages' expansive inclusions, such as globally inspired gourmet cuisine with ever-changing menus; premium wines and spirits, and international beers; prepaid gratuities; emergency medical evacuation insurance and Covid trip-interruption assistance; and L'OCCITANE bath amenities plus stocked mini-bar and Nespresso machine in every room. Each suite and stateroom also include robes, slippers and an expedition binocular for use while on board. Suite guests also enjoy butler service.
Atlas Ocean Voyages is the ultimate way to experience the world in comfortable luxury on yacht-style expeditions and cruises. World Navigator, launched in August 2021, and World Traveller, launching November 2022, both feature 98 suites and staterooms, and are the line's first two stylish yacht-style ships bringing curious global travelers to remote, boutique and marquee destinations around the world. Three additional sister ships, World Seeker, World Adventurer and World Discoverer, are under construction or on order. For more information, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com. Please also follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable yacht-style expedition.
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The Classic Campfire Treat Meets the Iconic Taste of Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S'mores galore! Move over pumpkin spice, s'mores is set to be the latest fall flavor trend as temperatures cool off and the cozy vibes officially kick in. This season, Baileys is giving you s'more ways to treat yourself with the new, limited time offering Baileys S'mores Irish Cream Liqueur, an indulgent take on the classic campfire treat. So don't worry about dusting off those hiking boots and brushing up on your fire-making skills. Baileys S'mores makes it easier than ever to kick back and indulge with friends and family from the comfort of your own home (or backyard) – no gear necessary.
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Made with the iconic taste of Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, Baileys S'mores blends the nostalgic flavors of toasted marshmallows and sweet graham crackers with a rich chocolate finish for a truly unique, melt-in-your-mouth Baileys taste experience. Whether enjoyed neat, with whipped coffee or even in a marshmallow shot, Baileys S'mores gives you more ways to enjoy the classic treat anytime, anywhere!
And if sipping Baileys S'mores is having you long for your favorite campfire indulgence, Baileys is serving up yet another way to treat yourself by partnering with Los Angeles-based artisan s'mores bakeshop, S'moreology, to curate a one-of-a-kind Baileys S'mores Skillet Kit perfect for fall gatherings. The Baileys S'mores Skillet Kit includes all of the ingredients to bake a s'mores dip including a mini cast iron skillet, Baileys-infused marshmallows (non-alcoholic), chocolate bars, graham crackers (for dipping) and marshmallow skewers along with two mugs to recreate the ultimate s'mores treat to pair perfectly with a Baileys S'mores cocktail, now available for online nationwide shipping at Goldbelly.com until supplies last.
"As s'mores are more popular than ever, we're thrilled to introduce Baileys S'mores to help consumers (21+) enjoy the nostalgic treat while providing new and unique ways to indulge," says Stacey Cunningham, Director of Baileys & Liqueurs, Diageo North America. "We encourage consumers to celebrate the 'season' responsibly and treat themselves to Baileys S'mores with friends and family."
Baileys S'mores is available nationwide for a limited time wherever spirits-based beverages are sold for a suggested retail price of $24.99 for a 750ml bottle. For more information, please visit www.BAILEYS.com.
About BAILEYS Irish Cream Liqueur:
BAILEYS launched in Ireland in 1974. It is now available in 180 markets worldwide and is the number one selling liqueur in the world. Owned by Diageo plc, BAILEYS is currently ranked 7th among all distilled spirits sold worldwide. It's the signature delicious balance of Irish Cream, whiskey and fine spirits that makes BAILEYS Original Irish Cream the perfect little indulgence when you need a break from your daily routine. The BAILEYS portfolio includes Original Irish Cream, Salted Caramel, Vanilla Cinnamon, Espresso Crème, Strawberries & Cream and Almande. For more information on BAILEYS Original Irish Cream, please visit us at www.BAILEYS.com.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
About S'moreology
S'moreology was created with the intent of bringing a fun memory back to life using wholesome and hand-crafted ingredients in a new and unique way. The concept began in February 2018 when Noelle and Amy Ramirez wanted to start a new venture to bring people together through artisan treats. The dream was to reintroduce s'mores in a new, gourmet and wholesome way like you've never seen before.
They spent weeks creating recipes, menus, and a brand. After many R&D sessions, taste tests and photoshoots, S'moreology officially launched in June 2018. Their hand-crafted s'mores were an immediate hit and long lines formed to try their unique s'more combinations. In June 2021, S'moreology officially opened its first brick and mortar in West Covina, Ca. In addition to the storefront location, S'moreology offers private catering and ships Smore's Kits nationwide.
Visit S'moreology at www.smoreology.com for more information.
Follow S'moreology on Instagram: @Smoreology
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Designed to Leverage AI Technology to Improve the Delivery of Connected Care in Cardiac Diagnostics and Remote Patient Monitoring
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOTRONIK announced today its partnership with AliveCor, a leading innovator in FDA-cleared personal electrocardiogram (ECG) technology and services. This partnership will combine the strengths of BIOTRONIK's BIOMONITOR Injectable Cardiac Monitor (designed with industry-leading 95.1% p-wave visibility1 across all cardiac cycles and 5.5 year longevity) with AliveCor's AI-enabled, clinically validated, medical-grade KardiaMobile 6L and KardiaMobile Card ECG technology. Through this pilot collaboration, healthcare providers will be able to access clinically relevant heart rhythm analyses and actionable reports to monitor at-risk patients; identify underlying arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation (AF); and assess means to drive improvements to patient care and clinical outcomes.
Up to 25% of stroke patients present with AF2, the most common type of treated cardiac arrhythmia. Historically, screening options for early AF detection have been limited. Pairing AliveCor's KardiaMobile ECGs with BIOTRONIK's implantable device data strives to streamline workflow by providing comprehensive visibility within a single solution.
Until now, remote personal monitoring data and implantable device data have rarely been integrated, making it difficult for healthcare providers to access the full range of patient data. "Our FDA-cleared ECG technology paired with BIOTRONIK's implantable devices for cardiac rhythm diagnostics will allow a holistic view of the patient's heart health on the go, while providing critical insights for physicians," said Vincent Balsamo, Executive Vice President of Global Sales at AliveCor.
"Connecting wearable and implantable cardiac diagnostic device data from the earliest stages in the care continuum is groundbreaking," said Kenneth Nelson, Head of Digital Health and Diagnostics at BIOTRONIK. "This pilot project intends to give physicians and caregivers a more longitudinal view of the patient's condition while simultaneously reducing overall time spent on data management. We are proud to be on the frontier driving novel innovation."
This partnership aims to enable faster diagnosis, more informed clinical decision-making and effective treatment by bringing complete information to every step in the diagnosis, device implant, and management process. Providing connected solutions with EHR-integrated monitoring may facilitate seamless sharing of secure ECG data to optimize physicians' workflow. "BIOTRONIK is pioneering a digital health ecosystem that is long overdue in the cardiac device industry," said Raul Weiss, MD, FHRS, FACC, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Cardiologist, Director, Electrophysiology Fellowship Program, Ohio State University Medical Center.
This pilot collaboration is the first in a series of partnerships with leading digital health organizations to improve the delivery of connected care in cardiac diagnostics and remote patient monitoring.
References:
1 Deneke T, Cabanas P, Hofer D, Gaspar T, Pierre B, Bisignani G, et al. New Generation Miniaturized Insertable Cardiac Monitor with a Long Sensing Vector: Insertion Procedure, Sensing Performance, and Home Monitoring Transmission Success in a Real-World Population. Heart Rhythm O2. 2022;3(2):152-159. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hroo.2022.01.010.
2 Kannel WB, Wolf PA, Benjamin EJ, Levy D. Prevalence, incidence, prognosis, and predisposing conditions for atrial fibrillation: population-based estimates. Am J Cardiol. 1998 Oct 16;82(8A):2N-9N. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00583-9.
BIOTRONIK is a leading medical device company that has developed trusted and innovative cardiovascular and endovascular solutions for more than 50 years. Driven by a purpose to perfectly match technology with the human body, BIOTRONIK innovations deliver care that saves and improves the lives of millions diagnosed with heart and blood vessel diseases every year. BIOTRONIK is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, and is represented in over 100 countries.
AliveCor, Inc. is transforming cardiological care using deep learning. The FDA-cleared KardiaMobile device is the most clinically-validated personal ECG solution in the world. KardiaMobile 6L provides instant detection of Atrial Fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia, Sinus Rhythm with Supraventricular Ectopy, Sinus Rhythm with Premature Ventricular Contractions, Sinus Rhythm with Wide QRS, and Normal Sinus Rhythm in an ECG. Kardia is the first AI-enabled platform to aid patients and clinicians in the efficient detection of atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia and one associated with a highly-elevated risk of stroke. AliveCor's enterprise platform allows third-party providers to manage their patients' and customers' heart conditions simply using state-of-the-art tools that provide easy front-end and back-end integration to AliveCor technologies. AliveCor protects its customers with stringent data security and compliance practices, achieving ISO 27001 Certification, SOC 2 Type 2 Certification and HIPAA compliance attestation. AliveCor is a privately-held company headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. "Consumer" or "Personal" ECGs are ECG devices available for direct sale to consumers. For more information, visit alivecor.com.
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Investors include Brevan Howard Digital, Big Brain Holdings, Foundation Capital, Republic Capital and other crypto-native investors in an oversubscribed round to bring digital asset technologies to billions of mainstream users.
B+J Studios' first product, the NFT Super-App Cupcake, debuted an easy-to-use NFT experience at iconic festival Lollapalooza, demonstrating mass market excitement and demand for a simple and secure mobile-based NFT experience.
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B+J Studios ("the Company"), the 0 to 1 builder studio developing world class blockchain-based solutions for mainstream consumer and institutional-grade use cases, closed an oversubscribed $10 million Series A funding round with participation from Brevan Howard Digital, Big Brain Holdings, Foundation Capital, Starting Line, Republic Capital, Solana Labs executives and other crypto-native investors.
Founded by two software engineers hailing from Solana Labs and multi-national hedge fund Citadel, B+J Studios is onboarding billions into crypto through infrastructure that prioritizes a seamless user and customer experience. Fortune 500 brands and creators can leverage B+J Studios' technology across experiential, commerce, content, and gaming use cases to connect with users in digital and physical environments.
"This is the future of NFTs," said Jordan Prince, Co-Founder of B+J Studios. "NFTs should be easy and fun while providing value for individuals, creators, brands, and developers. By bridging the physical and digital worlds with NFTs, we're bringing unlimited new possibilities to get NFTs into the hands of billions of people in ways that haven't been possible before."
B+J Studios' first product, the NFT Super-App Cupcake, simplifies the complex technical restrictions and lengthy setup processes typical of acquiring NFTs for the first time, and eliminates gas fees for users. Users create a digital asset wallet and mint their first NFT in under one minute via encrypted near-field communication technology (NFC) on mobile devices through Sprinkles, Cupcake's secure NFC tags, which are paired with smart contracts.
The successful rollout of Cupcake NFTs at Lollapalooza shows the demand for easy, digital interactions which enhance the in-real-life fan experience. In under one minute, users are able to create a crypto wallet and mint an NFT with no prior technical experience required. To achieve rapid onboarding, Cupcake incorporates a NFC non-custodial web-based wallet and meta transactions. Lollapalooza attendees went on a treasure hunt to collect NFTs, which were redeemed for backstage passes, merchandise, and NFT-gated access to special creator/fan experiences.
"Cupcake opens up new ways for fans and creators to connect with each other," said Jordan. "Brands and artists foster a direct relationship with their fans, establishing an ongoing digital engagement channel between organizers and attendees. Fans can get physical goods like clothing embedded with Cupcake Sprinkles which prove ownership, provenance, and authenticity through the blockchain, but this is just the start."
The Cupcake NFT solution is available now for implementation by live event organizers, brands, and creators by completing this form.
The NFTs for Cupcake at Lollapalooza were built on Solana, the only blockchain built for mass adoption. Solana is fast, inexpensive, and energy efficient – each transaction on Solana uses the equivalent energy of only three Google searches.
B+J Studios is a 0 to 1 builder studio developing world class blockchain-based solutions for mainstream consumer and institutional-grade use cases. Fortune 500 brands and creators can leverage B+J Studios' technology across experiential, commerce, content, and gaming to connect with users in digital and physical environments. Founded by Jordan Prince and Bartosz Lipiński, two software engineers hailing from Solana Labs and Citadel, B+J Studios is onboarding billions into crypto through blockchain based infrastructure that prioritizes a seamless user and customer experience.
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BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson today announced that it represented MedMinder, the leader in connected pharmacy care for polypharmacy and senior patients, in an additional $35 million in funding through a credit facility with SWK Holdings Corporation and additional investment from existing equity partner, Accelmed Partners. The credit facility, which closed on August 30, 2022, will allow MedMinder to further its mission of enabling patients to age at home by increasing capacity to meet growing demand, offering its holistic pharmacy services nationally, and building innovative virtual care, clinical and technological capabilities.
The Burns & Levinson deal team was led by partner Gil Breiman with significant contributions from partners Caitlin Barrett and Alison Harrall and associates Michael Andreasen and Kaitlin Spurling. The firm serves as general corporate counsel to MedMinder, and supports the company on general corporate matters, equity and debt financings, corporate governance, strategic agreements, regulatory advice and compliance, employment matters, and dispute resolution.
"It is an honor to work with MedMinder and to be a part of their impressive growth," said Breiman. "This most recent funding is the result of their hard work, innovation and commitment to reducing the overall cost of our healthcare system and to making life better for high-risk and vulnerable patients. We look forward to working with CEO Mike Edwards and his stellar management team as we traverse many opportunities ahead."
"Burns & Levinson is an invaluable partner to our company. Their vast understanding of the health care industry, financial markets, and corporate/regulatory issues has been pivotal to MedMinder's success. We are fortunate to have Gil and his team by our side as we continue the next exciting phase in our strategic growth plan," said Mike Edwards, CEO of MedMinder.
About MedMinder
MedMinder is the leading connected pharmacy care solution for seniors and polypharmacy patients. Founded in 2007, MedMinder currently employs over 180 team members and is a recognized ultra-high-growth pharmacy care organization. MedMinder's touch screen-enabled, automatic pill dispenser is the first device on the market capable of offering medications from its integrated pharmacy directly to patients in pre-organized daily trays for the entire month. With a customer-centric approach, MedMinder is continually innovating to improve and meet the evolving needs of patients, caregivers, practitioners and payors. More information can be found at www.medminder.com.
About Burns & Levinson LLP
At Burns & Levinson, we provide high-level, client-centric and results-oriented legal services to our regional, national and international clients. We are a full-service law firm with 130 lawyers in Boston, Providence and London. Our areas of expertise include: business/finance, business litigation, divorce/family law, venture capital/emerging companies, employment, estate planning, government investigations, intellectual property, M&A/private equity, probate/trust litigation, and real estate. We partner with our clients to solve their business and personal legal issues in a collaborative, creative and cost-effective way. For more information, visit Burns & Levinson at www.burnslev.com.
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Display and imaging experts from industry and academia are invited to submit abstracts for papers featuring original research and insights by Dec. 1
CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce that the Call for Papers is now open for Display Week 2023, which will be held May 21-26 in Los Angeles, CA. Display Week is the premier event for the global electronic display and imaging industry and showcases the latest discoveries, innovations and developments from technology creators, academia and the research community.
SID welcomes original papers on all aspects of the research, engineering, application, evaluation, and utilization of displays and visual information technology in 13 core technical areas, including active-matrix devices; applied vision/human factors; automotive/vehicular displays and HMI technologies; emissive, microLED, and quantum-dot displays; flexible displays and e-paper; liquid-crystal technology; and organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). See the full list.
In addition to the broad range of technical areas, the Display Week 2023 International Technical Symposium will place emphasis on four special topics to address rapid growth in the following areas: AR/VR/MR; Machine Learning for Displays; Outdoor Displays; and Sensors Integration and Multifunctional Displays. Submissions relating to these special topics in the field of information display are highly encouraged.
"Display Week is a prestigious platform unveiling new discoveries in electronic display and visual information technology," said Dr. Achin Bhowmik, president of SID. "In addition to being shared before a worldwide audience of scientists, engineers, researchers and members of the academic community, papers presented during the event have a lasting impact as a part of display industry history for years to come."
"Every year we have new and expanded topics that embrace where our industry is heading," he continued. "This year's new topics include sensors integration and multifunctional displays and expanded topics in the outdoor display arena, which aim to bring together contributions from authors from academia, display, and non-display companies that are developing technologies, display and component designs optimized for co-existence, new assembly or integration solutions, and software solutions for minimizing display impact on the respective components and functionalities."
The deadline for receipt of technical summaries/abstracts is Dec. 1. The deadline for late-news abstracts/summaries is Jan. 31, 2023. Notification of acceptance will be emailed by Jan. 31, 2023 (Feb. 14, 2023 for late-news abstracts/summaries). Authors of accepted papers will be directed to an online "Author's Kit" with instructions for the preparation of the paper to be published in the Symposium Digest.
Authors interested in submitting a paper should submit an abstract and technical summary at: www.scomminc.com/pcm/sid/sid.cfm and follow full submission guidelines.
Display Week 2023, the 60th International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition presented by the Society for Information Display (SID), will be held in Los Angeles, CA, May 21-26, 2023. Serving as a catalyst for innovation, information and inspiration, Display Week supports and showcases the entire ecosystem of emerging electronic display and visual information technologies, and features a world-class exhibition with hands-on demos, hundreds of scientific presentations from pioneering scientists, special sessions with today's most forward-thinking business leaders, and an annual business conference devoted exclusively to the supply chain of these convergent industries. Thousands of attendees from the R&D, engineering, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales and financial disciplines flock to Display Week to find out what's new and what's next. Display Week also delivers unparalleled learning opportunities, highlights market-moving trends, and provides an expansive platform for networking that enhances career and business growth. For more information about Display Week 2023, visit www.displayweek.org or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter @DisplayWeek (hashtag #DisplayWeek2023), or the Display Week YouTube Channel.
The Society for Information Display (SID) has been powering the display technology industry since its inception in 1962. It is the only professional organization dedicated to the electronic display and visual information technology industries and plays a vital role in advancing the plethora of interwoven discoveries and applications from concept and research to manufacturing and market. As a worldwide platform, SID brings together the multiple facets of these industries to fully support the imaging and display ecosystems and help address growing consumer demand for seamless digital experiences through smart phones, televisions, mobile computers, immersive gaming and entertainment applications, online platforms, electric cars, wearables, smart homes, and an ever-expanding menu of devices and uses that have become engrained in the way we live, work and play. Additionally, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry's best new products at its annual International Symposium, Seminar & Exhibition (known as Display Week). To promote industry and academic technology development, and educate consumers, SID hosts more than 10 conferences a year, including Display Week, which unites industry and academia all under one roof to demonstrate technology that will shape the future. The organization's members are professionals in the technical and business disciplines that relate to display research, design, manufacturing, applications, marketing and sales. SID's global headquarters are located at 1475 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 114, Campbell, CA 95008. For more information, visit www.sid.org.
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The author, mental health advocate, famed R&B singer, and former member of a trio as iconic as the three candy corn colors, gives #TeamCandyCorn the anthem they deserve
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For decades, a debate spicier than any pumpkin latte has marked the official start of spooky szn…are you #TeamCandyCorn?
We know you're already hungry for Halloween vibes so BRACH'S, America's #1 Candy Corn brand, is kicking off the season by teaming up with its #1 fan, Michelle Williams, to rally candy corn lovers with a new song about the highly debated treat. The anthem, entitled "Candy Corn Love," dropped this morning here, paying homage to the Halloween staple through lyrics that nod to Michelle's love for BRACH'S Candy Corn and rally the rest of #TeamCandyCorn to proudly sing along. Friendly warning…this catchy tune will be stuck in your head long after trick-or-treating ends.
"Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a BRACH'S Candy Corn stan through and through. Halloween is my favorite time of the year and when I see their candy corn back on shelves, I know it is finally time to celebrate," said Williams. "I hope my new song inspires everyone who can't get enough of the delicious candy to make it known that they too are on #TeamCandyCorn! Let's settle this debate."
BRACH'S and Michelle are asking everyone to join in and proudly declare their love for the yellow-orange-white kernels on social. Whether you're giving a snack board a colorful twist for the gram, showing off inspired home décor or making delicious candy corn inspired recipes, show us why you're #TeamCandyCorn. From now until Oct. 6, fans who participate will be HalloWinning ™ spooktacular prize packs such as a year's supply of candy corn, one-of-a-kind swag for the season and more. Simply comment on Michelle's Instagram post, tag a friend and "cornfess" your love for BRACH'S Candy Corn using #TeamCandyCorn and #BrachsSweepstakes to be automatically entered for the chance to win*.
It's not Halloween without BRACH'S Candy Corn. Today, BRACH'S makes approximately 86 percent of candy corn sold in the U.S each year. That is enough product to circle the Earth over five times end-to-end, so the candy corn love is strong! You can purchase the seasonal must-have at select mass, drug and grocery stores nationwide.
"Michelle has been one of our most passionate and outspoken fans for years, making her the perfect partner to help us bring candy corn lovers together with a powerful anthem to start this Halloween season off right," said Chad Womack, Director of BRACH'S Seasonal Marketing at Ferrara Candy Company. "We've been helping friends and families make new memories together over this original tri-colored treat for decades, and we can't wait to see how #TeamCandyCorn celebrates."
Sing along, join in and celebrate a win for #TeamCandyCorn!
*Terms and Conditions apply. NO PURCH NEC. Open to 50 US/DC 18+. From Sept. 8 through Oct. 6. Full rules are included here.
About BRACH'S Candy Corn:
Candy Corn has been an important piece of BRACH'S almost 120-year long legacy of creating shared moments of celebration for families and friends. BRACH'S, America's #1 Candy Corn Brand, delivers on the iconic, unique rich texture and honey flavor Candy Corn connoisseurs stand by – marking the official start of the Halloween season every year.
For additional information on BRACH's Candy Corn, please visit www.brachs.com. The latest information throughout the season can also be accessed on BRACH'S Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages.
About Ferrara®:
Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is a powerhouse in the North American and global sugar confections category. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees work together to share delight in every bite through our beloved candy brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years. Our diverse portfolio of nearly 30 brands includes SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®. Ferrara's superior innovation is rooted in diversity of thought, experience, and people, helping us introduce new candy products that make everyday moments a bit sweeter. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities. Learn more at www.ferrarausa.com.
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LEHI, Utah, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphite Connect, the first enterprise social network for supplier relationship and data management, today announced its technology has been selected by Casey's, the third largest convenience retailer and fifth largest pizza chain in the United States. Aligning with Casey's digital transformation efforts, the company selected Graphite Connect to bring more efficiency, simplicity and transparency to onboarding and managing suppliers.
"We are in the middle of our own digital transformation and elevating procurement's impact on our ability to move quickly is a key part of our vision," said Jaime Robles, VP of Procurement of Casey's. "We've been looking for a solution like Graphite Connect. What Graphite offers is a breakthrough in onboarding suppliers and managing supplier data that will help us solve the headaches and disruption of outdated and inaccurate supplier data feeding into critical business systems."
"We are committed to eliminating the friction that surrounds supplier onboarding and management," said Conrad Smith, CEO of Graphite. "Graphite Connect offers Casey's a centralized platform that enables faster onboarding, while supporting secure risk management and information sharing throughout the procurement lifecycle. For everybody to be working together on the same platform and all feedback to be integrated with supplier governance and relationship management activities taking place is a huge breakthrough to help procurement operate at the speed of business."
The pace of innovation continues to increase, making the speed of business an ever-faster endeavor. Yet many procurement organizations are still manually onboarding suppliers and manually managing and cleaning up supplier master data. Despite the need, procurement as a business function hasn't been the target of innovative solutions meant to help get suppliers onboarded as quickly as possible to meet critical, and often time-sensitive, employee or customer needs. Graphite Connect answers this need by doing more than simply collecting and cleaning up data; instead, it operates as a social network that securely manages procurement data and supplier risk in a fully collaborative and familiar environment.
Request a demo to learn more about how Graphite Connect can help your big corporation or lean startup operate at the speed of business.
Graphite Connect is the leading supplier management platform that helps global enterprises and small businesses streamline the entire procurement process from onboarding to risk management. A social network provides a single, secure location to manage data, tasks, and teams. Both suppliers and buyers gain immediate and secure access to all the information they need—in one place. Key supplier commercial data like TIN checking, OFAC, and W-9 forms are automatically validated within Graphite to drastically speed up onboarding and mitigate third party risk. Learn more at graphiteconnect.com.
Casey's is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,400 convenience stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the third largest convenience store retailer and the fifth largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey's provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app.
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Mid-Century Modern Design, Exceptional Piano Action, Textured Key Surfaces and Immersive Piano Sound Take Playing Experience to Another Level
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc., the world's leading maker of powerful yet affordable electronic musical instruments, today added three premium-level models — the PX-S7000, PX-S6000, and PX-S5000 — to its award-winning Privia PX-S family of digital pianos.
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This new trifecta liberates the piano from its traditional confines against a wall with a crisp mid-century modern design and transparent music stand that invites gazes from every angle. Luxury appointments, including spruce key sides and new key-tops on every model, a sleek and sturdy minimalist stand, and contemporary colors with wood-grain accents communicate an aesthetic of understated elegance. But, of course, this beauty is far more than skin deep, with each model showcasing the Privia family's best acoustic piano sounds and remarkable feel that is sure to engage and delight the experienced player.
Since its debut in 2003, the Casio Privia has earned an enviable reputation for its fully immersive sound, exceptional touch, and alluring style, making it one of the top-selling digital pianos on the market. Innovation has remained at the heart of the line's evolution, proving that digital instruments can offer an elevated and truly professional playing experience without being bulky, heavy, or expensive. Today, Privia is the world's slimmest digital piano1 and won the 2021 Dealer's Choice Award in two categories — Home Digital Keyboard of the Year and Pro Digital Keyboard of the Year — from the highly respected musical instrument industry publication Musical Merchandise Review. The latest models build upon this storied legacy and render the zenith of Casio's technological achievement in a form factor that perfectly harmonizes today's lifestyles and living spaces.
The PX-S7000, the flagship in this new family of instruments, is simply the best-sounding, best-feeling, and best-looking Privia ever made.
With brilliant style to match its breathtaking sound and touch, the Privia PX-S7000 is a stunning musical centerpiece for any home. It sparks joy in any living space, with a striking modern design in three choices of finishes, including a new Harmonious Mustard color that evokes vintage musical gear and fine European furniture, yet blends remarkably well with any decor.
Place your hands on the PX-S7000, and it immediately transcends its size. The instrument's new Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboard and simulated ebony and ivory key-tops connects the player's fingers to the rich sound of three world-class concert grand pianos: Berlin, Hamburg, and New York. A new, improved Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator, derived from Casio's top-of-the-line Celviano Grand Hybrid pianos, accurately reproduces the physical resonances inherent in an acoustic piano's strings, soundboard, damper and other components. The improved key action provides a pleasingly quiet and smooth response, delivering the overall experience of playing a well-regulated concert grand.
The PX-S7000's 400 built-in Tones (including 50 electric piano Tones featuring inspiring tine, reed, and other classic instruments) are enhanced by brilliant DSP effects, and many are designed to cover the keyboard parts of timeless world-famous songs.
The top panel of the PX-S7000 is a shining example of elegance and simplicity. A touch ring that allows easy scrolling and directional input complements the easy-to-read backlit display, illuminated touch sensor controls and color-changing pitch bend wheel. Four multi-function, context-sensitive buttons let you quickly access your favorite sounds and settings. When not playing, you can protect your PX-S7000's beauty using the included matching fabric key cover.
The included wooden stand integrates a triple-pedal assembly that supports half-dampening and stays firmly in one place on the floor. The new 32-watt 4-way Spatial Sound System is driven by independent 8-watt amplifiers per speaker and is optimized to create the natural "bloom" of an acoustic piano, casting an immersive sound field that envelops the player and fills the room. In addition, the system can be adjusted for placement near a wall, away from walls, or on a tabletop.
The Privia PX-S6000 inherits many of the premium performance features found on the line's flagship model, including the Smart Hybrid Hammer Action, Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator, 4-way Spatial Sound System, touch ring, backlit display and key cover. Players are treated to a gorgeous German concert grand Tone courtesy of the Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source, while string and damper resonance, key action noise and damper noise heighten the realism and expression as they play.
The 350 editable Tones include an immaculately detailed Hamburg concert grand and 30 electric pianos, as well as many that cover the keyboard parts of timeless songs. The PX-S6000's panel comes with two assignable control knobs, while the optional CS-90P wooden stand and SP-34 triple pedal unit give the PX-S6000 all the presence and playability of its sibling, the PX-S7000.
The PX-S5000 brings Casio's Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard to the most portable and accessible model. Featuring 23 tones, including an immaculately detailed Hamburg concert grand and 4 electric piano Tones, the PX-S5000 is the perfect studio, stage, or home piano for anyone who needs to combine impeccable touch and sound with ultimate portability.
As on the other models, the illuminated touch-sensing controls are easy to see and use in any light. They add elegance while eliminating moving parts and vanish when the instrument is powered off, creating a seamless and beautiful surface.
All three models come with the WU-BT10 Bluetooth adaptor, which allows for streaming audio through the Privias' speakers from a device such as a smartphone, wireless MIDI communication with a computer, and connection to the Casio Music Space app. This do-it-all app for iOS and Android devices maximizes the Privia playing experience with score display, interactive game-like lessons, comprehensive graphical control over all settings, and much more. In addition, all models also feature a USB-B port for wired computer connection. For mobile music making, the PX-S7000 and PX-S6000 can run for up to four hours on eight AA batteries; the PX-S5000 uses six.
"These new models are the no-compromise musical instruments we always knew the Privia line could represent," says Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's Electronic Musical Instruments Division. "Their premium sound and keyboard feel will please the most demanding players, their ease of use and feature sets welcome musicians at any skill level, and their design turns heads whether they're onstage, in the studio, or your family room, yet they fit easily in a small apartment. We could not be prouder of how far Privia has come."
The new Casio Privia digital pianos will be available at music retailers nationwide and CasioMusicGear.com at the following manufacturers' suggested retail prices:
- PX-S5000: $1,799 MSRP, available in late October 2022
- PX-S6000: $2,399 MSRP, available in early November 2022
- PX-S7000 (Black/White): $3,199 MSRP, available in late October 2022
- PX-S7000 (Harmonious Mustard): $3,399 MSRP, available in late October 2022
To learn more about Casio's entire portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.
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1Among digital pianos with 88 hammer-action keys and built-in speakers, according to a Casio survey as of July 7, 2021.
Casio's Privia line of digital pianos redefines the digital piano category with unprecedented sound quality and performance features in stylish, elegant, supremely portable designs. Featuring superb grand piano sounds, a new Tri-Sensor 88 note scaled hammer action keyboard, and some models weighing only 25 lbs, Casio's Privia digital pianos are versatile enough for any home, studio, or stage. The award-winning grand piano sound in Privia has been dramatically improved and now utilizes more than three times the memory of the previous generation for a more natural piano tone. In addition, Casio's new proprietary sound source "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator) provides unmatched realism, detail and seamless dynamics for a remarkably expressive and powerful performance. For additional information on Casio's Privia digital pianos, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.
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Applications now open for K-8 schools interested in a chance to receive a FREE Smart Video Intercom System
OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Group, a leader in smart access solutions, launches "Safer Schools" initiative and is giving away 100 of its award-winning LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom systems to K-8 schools across America. LiftMaster Smart Video Intercoms bring secure and reliable access to any school entrance by allowing school administrators or employees to see and speak to visitors prior to granting them access. Schools interested in receiving a free Smart Video Intercom can complete an online application form located on Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools website.
"Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools initiative came to life after the Uvalde school shooting. Our employees stood up and asked what Chamberlain Group could do to make schools and communities safer," said Jennifer Lytle, Chamberlain Group Safer Schools Initiative Lead and VP & GM, Commercial Services Emerging Business. "We wanted to find a way to help make schools a safer place for our children and teachers. The 100 free Smart Video Intercoms are a start, we look forward to helping in other ways through our Safer Schools initiative."
When Chamberlain Group launched its Smart Video Intercoms in 2020 the main use case was enhancing access security for residents within multifamily properties. "After seeing firsthand how successfully our products performed in that context, we realized that they could also be a powerful solution for schools," added Lytle.
LiftMaster Smart Video Intercoms powered by myQ® software, allow you to see, speak to, and grant access to visitors from any phone or web browser. Administrators can also create individualized access schedules for staff and guests, view archived video footage from every access event, and remotely lock or unlock additional building access points. The Intercom is easily retrofitted into an existing setup, requiring only a power source, an internet connection, and an electronic or lock door strike system.
K-8 schools eligible to receive a free LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom can indicate interest by submitting their information via Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools website. Schools will be selected in the order of qualified applications received, until all 100 free Smart Video Intercoms have been given away. Schools selected to receive a free LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom System will also receive a free myQ Community video subscription plan for the life of the Intercom.
To further support schools in their effort to keep students and educators safe, Chamberlain Group is also partnering with PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools). "The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools is pleased to welcome the LiftMaster brand as an official PASS Partner," said PASS Advisory Council Chair Chuck Wilson. "We thank the company for its commitment to improving school safety and security and look forward to working together to protect our schools and communities."
PASS offers the most comprehensive information available on best practices for securing school facilities. According to PASS Guidelines, a video intercom is a Tier 1 requirement, making the LiftMaster Video Intercom a valuable safety measure for a school looking to enhance security around their entrances.
For more information on Chamberlain Group's Safer Schools Initiative and how to enter for a chance to receive a free LiftMaster Smart Video Intercom visit https://www.myq.com/saferschools or email SaferSchools@liftmaster.com.
About Chamberlain Group
Chamberlain Group is a leader in smart access solutions across residential and commercial properties. Our prominent brands LiftMaster®, Chamberlain®, Merlin® and Grifco® are found in millions of residential and commercial access applications across the globe. Our innovative products and partnerships, powered by our myQ® ecosystem, provide customers with smart access solutions to move safely through garages, homes, communities, businesses and storage facilities. Chamberlain Group pioneered vehicle-to-home connectivity through patented technology aboard hundreds of millions of vehicles. Chamberlain Group includes Controlled Products Systems Group, a leading wholesale distributor of perimeter access control equipment in the U.S., and Systems, LLC, one of North America's leading dock leveler manufacturers. Further information is available at www.chamberlaingroup.com. Follow Chamberlain Group on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
About LiftMaster
LiftMaster, a Chamberlain Group brand, is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, and a leading manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, smart video intercoms, and related access control products. Driven by the access and security needs of the marketplace, LiftMaster's expansive line of state-of-the-art residential and commercial products are designed to fit any lifestyle or application, providing the latest technology and innovations in safety, security and convenience. More information at LiftMaster.com.
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Comerica Bank Lions First Down Program set to surpass $100,000 in total community support during 2022 season
DETROIT, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth-consecutive year, Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions are supporting philanthropic partners and assisting transformative community impact initiatives throughout southeast Michigan by ensuring that first downs at Ford Field stretch well beyond 10 yards.
During every home game, a community partner will benefit from the 2022 Comerica Bank Lions First Down program by receiving $100 for each Lions first down gained at Ford Field. This year's program began during the preseason and includes all nine Lions regular season home games resulting in a record total of 10 philanthropic organizations that will receive funding support as a result of this initiative throughout the season.
This year's program not only benefits more community organizations than ever before, but the program is set to surpass a major milestone.
One first down this year will not only move the chains and the Lions forward down the field, but it also will drive the Comerica Bank Lions First Down Program contributions overall total to $100,000 and represent the 1,000th first down that has benefited the community since the inception of the partnership.
"Our community partners provide extensive services and care in their ongoing efforts to reach those in need, and we appreciate the contributions they make every day to uplift our neighborhoods and communities," said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank National Community Impact Manager. "Our goal in this collaboration focuses on delivering critical resources while also elevating, highlighting and celebrating their missions, programs and outreach services. For the past six years, the Lions have been outstanding partners in the First Down Program, and we look forward to the opportunity to help make this year the most successful and impactful to date."
When Detroit kicks off the 2022 NFL regular season vs the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field Sunday, Sept. 11, the DEFY Program will benefit each time the Lions move the chains.
DEFY (Determined Exceptional Fearless Youth) serves middle and high school students within the Ypsilanti and Metro-Detroit Areas and assists program students looking to learn and grow through hands-on experiences and mentorship from passionate and caring professionals. The non-profit provides access to free programs for youth such as life skills, leadership guidance, academic enrichment, and financial literacy.
Since its inception in 2017, Comerica has contributed $89,900 to 19 local community organizations through Comerica Bank's Lions First Down program. Previous recipients include: Abigayle Ministries, Alternatives For Girls, Beyond Basics, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Citadel Community Development Corporation, DEFY Program, Detroit Organizations of Black Organizations, Detroit Police Athletic League, Inc., Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Focus: HOPE, HAVEN, LASED, Lebanese American Heritage Club Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities, Life Directions, Ruth Ellis Center, The Children's Center and Winning Futures.
By seasons end, the Comerica Bank Lions First Down Program will support over 25 community partners throughout its six season supporting community partners. This marks the third season Comerica Bank and the Lions have selected different organizations for each game.
"Marking 1,000 first downs and of course $100,000 in contributions to those working to make a positive impact in our community is a milestone to be celebrated," said Detroit Lions Vice President of Detroit Lions Foundation and Community Relations Roxanne Caine. "The Comerica Bank Lions First Down Program is a great way to both reach and spotlight these backbone organizations in the City of Detroit and beyond."
During the Lions preseason opener in August, the first recipient of this year's First Down Program was the Judson Center, a nonprofit agency serving approximately 12,000 children, adults and families annually. Judson Center has been changing fates and restoring childhoods for children who have been abused and neglected, and others who are challenged by developmental and physical disabilities, severe emotional impairments and autism spectrum disorder.
Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $86.9 billion as of June 30, 2022.
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. The team located to Detroit in 1934 and is the National Football League's fifth-oldest franchise.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Do No Harm filed a lawsuit, on behalf of its members, against Project Hope and its publication Health Affairs in Washington D.C.'s United States District Court on September 6th for running a race-segregated health journal fellowship that excludes white applicants.
Health Affairs' Health Equity Fellowship for Trainees gives mentorship and publication opportunities for health-policy scholars.
According to the Health Equity Fellowship for Trainees' website, anyone interested in applying for the fellowship must identify as "American Indian/Alaskan Native, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander."
"Do No Harm is opposed to discrimination in all of its manifestations," said Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, chairman of Do No Harm. "To propose a fellowship program whose key requirement is skin color is blatant discrimination. If the goal is to promote students with less opportunity, then promote such students without racial stipulations. We have civil rights laws in this nation to prevent this sort of racialism and this lawsuit helps promote those laws."
Health Affairs, which receives federal funding, is being sued for violating the following federal and D.C. state laws:
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
- D.C. Human Rights Law D.C. Code §2-1402.11(a)(4)(A)
- D.C. Human Rights Law D.C. Code §2-1402.11(a)(4)(B)
Do No Harm is calling for Health Affairs to end its discrimination against white applicants by establishing new selection criteria for the fellowship that is race-neutral.
Do No Harm works to protect the healthcare industry and individual practitioners against divisive ideologies and practices. For more information about the organization, visit its website at www.donoharmmedicine.org.
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Dubai International Financial Centre records strong growth in H1 2022, reaffirming Dubai's status as a global financial hub
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 12:40 PM EDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 8, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, delivered robust growth in the first half of 2022. The Centre's strong performance reinforces DIFC's Strategy 2030 to drive the future of finance, differentiate Dubai as a global hub for financial institutions, FinTech and innovation companies, and increase its economic contribution to the emirate.
A total of 537 new entities registered during the first half of this year, representing an 11 per cent year-to-date increase. The total number of companies operating in DIFC has gone up from 3,297 to 4,031 at the end of June 2022, an increase of 22 per cent year-on-year.
The Centre is now home to 1,252 financial and innovation related companies, an increase of 22 per cent from the same period in 2021. FinTech and innovation companies jumped from 406 to 599, a 23 per cent increase year-on-year.
During the first half of this year, changes to DIFC laws and regulations included amendments to its globally recognised data protection law. In alignment with the country's vision to become a global benchmark in Open Finance, DIFC established the region's first Open Finance Lab, following an agreement with the Central Bank of the UAE. Furthermore, DIFC expanded its Innovation Hub proposition by launching a global Venture Studios hub and introducing a USD 100 million Venture Debt Fund.
The Centre also generated a new wave of interest in Dubai from US financial services companies, following its successful roadshow with senior executives from more than 100 American financial services and technology companies in attendance. In addition, the Republic of Türkiye Roadshow witnessed a series of strategic meetings with key clients and partners in Istanbul in a move to create strong partnerships with companies in the Republic of Türkiye. DIFC also held a successful roundtable in Tel Aviv, Israel, with 30 prospective clients across a wide range of businesses in the financial services sector.
Amongst its 4,031 entities, DIFC is currently home to 17 of the world's top 20 banks, 25 of the world's top 30 global systemically important banks, five of the top 10 insurance companies, five of the top 10 asset managers, and many leading global law and consulting firms.
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- Funding will help 25 community organizations increase their capacity to serve Hoosier families impacted by food insecurity
PLAINFIELD, Ind., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding nearly $100,000 in grants to local food pantries and community organizations to help put food on the table for Hoosier families in need. The grants will support the purchase of canned goods, fresh produce and essential supplies to address food insecurity across the company's Indiana service territory.
"Food is the most basic of needs, and there are organizations throughout the state that provide a lifeline to Hoosiers who may not know where their next meal will come from," said Stan Pinegar, president of Duke Energy Indiana. "They fill a vital role in the communities we serve, and we're committed to supporting their work to help increase food access for those in need."
One such organization is Hoosier Hills Food Bank in Bloomington, Ind. The nonprofit makes food donations available to over 100 area nonprofit organizations, including emergency food pantries, day care centers serving low-income children, youth programs, shelters, residential homes and soup kitchens. Each year, these agencies collectively serve 25,800 people in south-central Indiana.
"No one deserves to be hungry," said Julio Alonso, executive director of Hoosier Hills Food Bank. "Food insecurity persists as a significant problem, and our partner organizations often struggle to meet demand. We are grateful for the financial support of companies like Duke Energy that enable us to expand our capacity to serve those in need in our community."
The following organizations were awarded grants:
- Bread of Life Food Pantry (Decatur County) – $1,500
- Churches in Mission (Morgan County) – $1,000
- Clay County YMCA (Clay County) – $10,000
- Community Harvest Food Bank (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells and Whitley counties) – $6,000
- Dinner Before Bedtime (Shelby County) – $5,000
- Fayette County Food Council (Fayette County) – $3,000
- Fishers Youth Assistance Program (Hamilton County) – $2,000
- Food Finders (North-Central Indiana) – $5,000
- Food Finders (Tippecanoe County) – $11,000
- Franklin County High School (Franklin County) – $2,500
- Good Samaritan Food Pantry (Decatur County) – $1,500
- Hamilton Heights Youth Assistance Program (Hamilton County) – $1,500
- Hendricks County Food Pantry Coalition (Hendricks County) – $5,000
- Hoosier Hills Food Bank (Brown, Lawrence, Orange, Owen, Martin and Monroe counties) – $10,000
- Hope Southern Indiana (Floyd County) – $1,000
- Mother Hubbard's Cupboard (Monroe County) – $1,000
- Open Doors of Westfield (Hamilton County) – $1,000
- Princeton Salvation Army (Gibson County) – $5,000
- Riverview Health's Indiana Mothers' Milk Bank (Hamilton County) – $3,000
- Rush County Community Assistance (Rush County) – $2,500
- Salvation Army of Southern Indiana (Floyd County) – $10,000
- Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana (Delaware County) – $2,500
- Terre Haute Catholic Charities Food Bank (Vigo County) – $1,000
- United Way of Knox County (Knox County) – $6,000
- Western Wayne School Corporation (Wayne County) – $1,000
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), provides about 6,300 megawatts of owned electric capacity to approximately 870,000 customers in a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it Indiana's largest electric supplier.
Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation provides philanthropic support to meet the needs of communities where Duke Energy customers live and work. The Foundation contributes more than $2 million annually in charitable gifts to Indiana and is funded by Duke Energy shareholder dollars. More information about the Foundation and its Powerful Communities program can be found at duke-energy.com/Foundation.
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Nearly three times as many Dupixent patients experienced clinically meaningful reductions in itch and skin lesions at 24 weeks compared to placebo
There are currently no approved medicines specifically indicated to treat prurigo nodularis; regulatory submissions for Dupixent are under Priority Review in the U.S. and under review in the European Union
22 Dupixent abstracts are being presented at the EADV 2022 Congress across four dermatological diseases with underlying type 2 inflammation
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi today presented detailed positive results from the second of two Phase 3 trials (PRIME) evaluating Dupixent® (dupilumab) in adults with uncontrolled prurigo nodularis in a late-breaking session at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) 2022 Congress. These data, which were consistent with the detailed data from the first Phase 3 trial (PRIME2) in prurigo nodularis, show Dupixent significantly reduced itch and skin lesions at 24 weeks.
In total, 22 scientific abstracts are being presented at the EADV 2022 Congress discussing Dupixent in atopic dermatitis in patients as young as six months, and its investigational use in chronic spontaneous urticaria and bullous pemphigoid, in addition to prurigo nodularis.
"These positive results from the second of two dupilumab Phase 3 trials in prurigo nodularis confirm inhibiting IL-4 and IL-13 can significantly reduce the unrelenting itch and extensive severe skin lesions that often impair patient quality of life," said Gil Yosipovitch, M.D., Professor of Dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine at University of Miami, Director of the Miami Itch Center and principal investigator of the trial. "In my practice, relieving itch and clearing skin are often the top priorities for my patients across a range of chronic skin diseases. These data demonstrate dupilumab has the potential to address and manage these debilitating symptoms in another chronic skin disease with underlying type 2 inflammation."
The late-breaking data presented at the EADV 2022 Congress are from the randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 3 PRIME trial, which met its primary and key secondary endpoints. At 24 weeks, among patients treated with Dupixent in the trial:
- More than three times as many (60%) experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in itch from baseline, the primary endpoint, compared to placebo patients (18%; p<0.0001).
- Nearly three times as many (48%) achieved clear or almost clear skin, a key secondary endpoint, compared to placebo patients (18%; p=0.0004).
The safety results of the trial were generally consistent with the known safety profile of Dupixent in its approved dermatological indication. For the 24-week treatment period, overall rates of adverse events (AEs) were 71% for Dupixent and 63% for placebo. AEs most commonly observed with Dupixent (≥5%) included nasopharyngitis (5% Dupixent, 4% placebo) and headache (5% Dupixent, 5% placebo). The rate of treatment discontinuation due to AEs prior to week 24 was 0% for Dupixent compared to 4% for placebo. A numerically lower rate of skin infections was observed with Dupixent (4% Dupixent, 9% placebo).
Results from this and an earlier Phase 3 trial, PRIME2, will form the basis of regulatory submissions around the world for Dupixent in prurigo nodularis this year. Regulatory submissions are already under review by the European Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with the FDA granting Priority Review in May 2022 and a target action date of September 30, 2022.
The potential uses of Dupixent in prurigo nodularis, chronic spontaneous urticaria and bullous pemphigoid are currently under clinical development, and the safety and efficacy have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority.
About Prurigo Nodularis
People with prurigo nodularis experience intense, persistent itch, with thick skin lesions (called nodules) that can cover most of the body. Prurigo nodularis is often described as painful with burning, stinging and tingling of the skin. The impact of uncontrolled prurigo nodularis on quality of life is one of the highest among inflammatory skin diseases due to the extreme itch and comparable to other debilitating chronic diseases that can negatively affect mental health, activities of daily living and social interactions. High-potency topical steroids are commonly prescribed but are associated with safety risks if used long-term.
About the Trial
PRIME, part of the LIBERTY-PN PRIME clinical program, was a randomized, Phase 3, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of Dupixent in 151 adults with uncontrolled prurigo nodularis. These included patients who were inadequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or for whom those therapies were not advisable. During the 24-week treatment period, patients received Dupixent or placebo every two weeks with or without topical treatments (low- or medium-dose topical corticosteroids or topical calcineurin inhibitors were continued if patients were using these treatments at randomization).
The primary endpoint evaluated the proportion of patients with clinically meaningful improvement in itch at 24 weeks (measured by a ≥4-point reduction in Worst-Itch Numeric Rating Scale [WI-NRS] of 0-10). A key secondary endpoint was the proportion of patients with clear or almost clear skin at 24 weeks (measured by a score of 0 or 1 on the Investigator's Global Assessment PN-Stage [IGA PN-S] 0-4 scale).
About Dupixent
Dupixent, which was invented using Regeneron's proprietary VelocImmune® technology, is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the signaling of the interleukin-4 (IL-4) and interleukin-13 (IL-13) pathways and is not an immunosuppressant. The Dupixent development program has shown significant clinical benefit and a decrease in type 2 inflammation in Phase 3 trials, establishing that IL-4 and IL-13 are key and central drivers of the type 2 inflammation that plays a major role in multiple related and often co-morbid diseases. These diseases include approved indications for Dupixent such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), as well as investigational diseases such as prurigo nodularis.
Dupixent has received regulatory approvals around the world for use in certain patients with atopic dermatitis, asthma, CRSwNP or EoE in different age populations. Dupixent is currently approved across these indications in the U.S. and for one or more of these indications in more than 60 countries, including in the European Union and Japan. More than 500,000 patients have been treated with Dupixent globally.
About Regeneron's VelocImmune Technology
Regeneron's VelocImmune technology utilizes a proprietary genetically engineered mouse platform endowed with a genetically humanized immune system to produce optimized fully human antibodies. When Regeneron's co-Founder, President and Chief Scientific Officer George D. Yancopoulos was a graduate student with his mentor Frederick W. Alt in 1985, they were the first to envision making such a genetically humanized mouse, and Regeneron has spent decades inventing and developing VelocImmune and related VelociSuite® technologies. Dr. Yancopoulos and his team have used VelocImmune technology to create approximately one in five of all original, FDA-approved or authorized fully human monoclonal antibodies. This includes REGEN-COV® (casirivimab and imdevimab), Dupixent, Libtayo® (cemiplimab-rwlc), Praluent® (alirocumab), Kevzara® (sarilumab), Evkeeza® (evinacumab-dgnb) and Inmazeb™ (atoltivimab, maftivimab and odesivimab-ebgn).
Dupilumab Development Program
Dupilumab is being jointly developed by Regeneron and Sanofi under a global collaboration agreement. To date, dupilumab has been studied across more than 60 clinical trials involving more than 10,000 patients with various chronic diseases driven in part by type 2 inflammation.
In addition to the currently approved indications, Regeneron and Sanofi are studying dupilumab in a broad range of diseases driven by type 2 inflammation or other allergic processes in Phase 3 trials, including prurigo nodularis, pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, hand and foot atopic dermatitis, chronic inducible urticaria-cold, chronic spontaneous urticaria, chronic pruritis of unknown origin, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with evidence of type 2 inflammation, chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyposis, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and bullous pemphigoid. These potential uses of dupilumab are currently under clinical investigation, and the safety and efficacy in these conditions have not been fully evaluated by any regulatory authority.
U.S. Indications
DUPIXENT is a prescription medicine used:
- to treat adults and children 6 months of age and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) that is not well controlled with prescription therapies used on the skin (topical), or who cannot use topical therapies. DUPIXENT can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with atopic dermatitis under 6 months of age.
- with other asthma medicines for the maintenance treatment of moderate-to-severe eosinophilic or oral steroid dependent asthma in adults and children 6 years of age and older whose asthma is not controlled with their current asthma medicines. DUPIXENT helps prevent severe asthma attacks (exacerbations) and can improve your breathing. DUPIXENT may also help reduce the amount of oral corticosteroids you need while preventing severe asthma attacks and improving your breathing. DUPIXENT is not used to treat sudden breathing problems. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with asthma under 6 years of age.
- with other medicines for the maintenance treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) in adults whose disease is not controlled. It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis under 18 years of age.
- to treat adults and children 12 years of age and older, who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg), with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It is not known if DUPIXENT is safe and effective in children with eosinophilic esophagitis under 12 years of age and who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use if you are allergic to dupilumab or to any of the ingredients in DUPIXENT®.
Before using DUPIXENT, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have eye problems.
- have a parasitic (helminth) infection.
- are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. You should not receive a "live vaccine" right before and during treatment with DUPIXENT.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether DUPIXENT will harm your unborn baby.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known whether DUPIXENT passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking oral, topical, or inhaled corticosteroid medicines; have asthma and use an asthma medicine; or have atopic dermatitis, CRSwNP, or EoE, and also have asthma. Do not change or stop your corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine without talking to your healthcare provider. This may cause other symptoms that were controlled by the corticosteroid medicine or other asthma medicine to come back.
DUPIXENT can cause serious side effects, including:
- Allergic reactions. DUPIXENT can cause allergic reactions that can sometimes be severe. Stop using DUPIXENT and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency help right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms: breathing problems or wheezing, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat, fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded, fast pulse, fever, hives, joint pain, general ill feeling, itching, skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, nausea or vomiting, or cramps in your stomach-area.
- Eye problems. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening eye problems, including eye pain or changes in vision, such as blurred vision. Your healthcare provider may send you to an ophthalmologist for an exam if needed.
- Inflammation of your blood vessels. Rarely, this can happen in people with asthma who receive DUPIXENT. This may happen in people who also take a steroid medicine by mouth that is being stopped or the dose is being lowered. It is not known whether this is caused by DUPIXENT. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have: rash, chest pain, worsening shortness of breath, a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of your arms or legs, or persistent fever.
- Joint aches and pain. Some people who use DUPIXENT have had trouble walking or moving due to their joint symptoms, and in some cases needed to be hospitalized. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or worsening joint symptoms. Your healthcare provider may stop DUPIXENT if you develop joint symptoms.
The most common side effects include:
- Atopic dermatitis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, cold sores in your mouth or on your lips, and high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia).
- Asthma: injection site reactions, pain in the throat (oropharyngeal pain), high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), and parasitic (helminth) infections.
- Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling, and itching, sometimes with blurred vision, high count of a certain white blood cell (eosinophilia), trouble sleeping (insomnia), toothache, gastritis, and joint pain (arthralgia).
- Eosinophilic esophagitis: injection site reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, cold sores in your mouth or on your lips, and joint pain (arthralgia).
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of DUPIXENT. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Use DUPIXENT exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It's an injection given under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Your healthcare provider will decide if you or your caregiver can inject DUPIXENT. Do not try to prepare and inject DUPIXENT until you or your caregiver have been trained by your healthcare provider. In children 12 years of age and older, it's recommended DUPIXENT be administered by or under supervision of an adult. In children under 12 years of age, DUPIXENT should be given by a caregiver.
Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information including Patient Information.
About Regeneron
Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for nearly 35 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous FDA-approved treatments and product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, pain, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases and rare diseases.
Regeneron is accelerating and improving the traditional drug development process through our proprietary VelociSuite® technologies, such as VelocImmune®, which uses unique genetically humanized mice to produce optimized fully human antibodies and bispecific antibodies, and through ambitious research initiatives such as the Regeneron Genetics Center, which is conducting one of the largest genetics sequencing efforts in the world.
For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow @Regeneron on Twitter.
About Sanofi
We are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Sanofi is listed on EURONEXT: SAN and NASDAQ: SNY.
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10-Year Marketing Leader Joins eHealth Senior Leadership Team
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a leading online private health insurance marketplace, today announced the appointment of Michelle Barbeau as Chief Marketing Officer.
"We are extremely pleased with the high caliber of executives joining our company to work side-by-side with the experienced eHealth veterans who lead our business," says eHealth CEO Fran Soistman. "Ms. Barbeau's knowledge of healthcare, omni-channel engagement, and consumer marketing is extremely valuable as we begin a countdown to the Annual Enrollment Period in October."
"eHealth helps millions of people easily find the right high quality, most affordable health insurance plan for their needs," says Ms. Michelle Barbeau. "I'm thrilled to join such an exciting organization that takes an innovative approach to continuously expand and improve the consumer experience."
Ms. Barbeau is a proven leader with a wealth of experience in the healthcare industry. She comes to eHealth from Ableto, a provider of virtual mental health services, where she led their marketing and communications strategy with a focus on designing personalized experiences that drive loyalty and high ROI. Prior to this, she served four years as a Vice President at UnitedHealthcare, where she transformed a team focused on employer and individual member engagement. She also served eight years in marketing management roles at General Mills.
About eHealth
eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH) operates a leading health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than eight million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business, and other plans from approximately 200 health insurance carriers across fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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Private equity firm launches "Future of Work" platform by partnering with innovative company that sources and manages best-in-class talent tailored for each client engagement
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Falfurrias Capital Partners today announced it has made a platform investment in Said Differently, a global marketing agency that assembles integrated teams of specialists strategically sourced to meet and exceed specific client goals. Terms were not disclosed.
The deal is the fourth investment from Falfurrias' $850 million Fund V. It's the first investment by the Charlotte-based private equity firm in support of its "Future of Work" thesis, which aims to identify and grow companies poised to capitalize on dramatic changes taking place in how work gets done.
As part of the investment, Falfurrias' Alexander Jutkowitz will join Said Differently as Executive Chairman. Jutkowitz has been an Executive in Residence for four years at Falfurrias, where he has been actively involved with the firm's investments across marketing, media and information services including My Code, Ballast Research and Industry Dive.
"The Covid pandemic opened a lot of people's eyes to how technology can turn the traditional employment model upside down," said Jutkowitz. "Said Differently has completely revolutionized the traditional agency model by amassing a collection of global talent that would rival any agency, and I know Falfurrias is excited for them to be the launching pad for additional investments in similarly innovative companies."
Said Differently was founded in 2020 before the start of the pandemic by Rachel Barek and Brian Skahan, both former managing directors at leading global marketing agencies. The company operates virtually, with Barek based in Washington, D.C., Skahan living in Florida, and the rest of its employee base spread around the globe. The true measure of Said Differently's capabilities, however, is its proprietary network of more than 3,000 specialist studios, freelance designers, programmers, strategists and other marketing experts worldwide, up to 300 of whom may be engaged in client assignments at any given time.
"The traditional professional services model is outdated," Barek and Skahan said in a joint statement. "Clients are in dire need of a lean and modern solution to manage the complexities of today's market, customized to their changing needs. We built Said Differently as the interface between clients and a world of talent that has already shifted to a new way of working. We are set up to solve the challenges our clients will face over the next decade and beyond, and we're eager to partner with Falfurrias on the next stage of this journey."
"We began looking at opportunities around the 'Future of Work' in April 2020, shortly after Covid began disrupting so many businesses," said Falfurrias Partner Geordie Pierson. "There's a lot of innovation out there, especially among B2B service providers, and we found Said Differently to be one of the most successful in completely transforming the delivery of world-class capabilities. We see a lot of potential to build off what they've accomplished, and we're thrilled to have Brian and Rachel at the forefront of our efforts in this area."
Alston & Bird served as Said Differently's legal counsel, and K&L Gates served as legal advisors to Falfurrias Capital Partners on the transaction.
About Said Differently
Reinventing the outdated "agency model," Said Differently offers an untraditional global approach to strategic consulting, design and development services that garner award-winning campaigns, products and platforms for the most innovative companies in the world, from nonprofits to VC-backed start-ups to Fortune 500 brands. Launched in 2020 with founders based in Miami and Washington, D.C., Said Differently's network of over 3,000 specialists are geographically distributed across the globe to service a range of clients across industry verticals, time zones and languages. For more information, visit saiddifferently.com.
About Falfurrias Capital Partners
Falfurrias Capital Partners is a Charlotte-based private equity investment firm founded in 2006 by Hugh McColl Jr., former chairman and CEO of Bank of America; Marc Oken, former CFO of Bank of America; and Managing Partner Ed McMahan. The firm has raised more than $1.9 billion across five funds and invests in growing, middle-market businesses in sectors where the firm's operational resources, relationships and sector expertise can be employed to complement portfolio company executive teams in support of growth objectives. Falfurrias Capital Partners employs a proprietary, research-based process called "Industry First'' to identify markets with durable growth trends, construct a thesis based on research findings, and partner with management teams to create strategic value. For more information, visit www.falfurriascapital.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, announced today that it has been named a 2022 Gartner Cool Vendor in Manufacturing Operations.
Each year, Gartner provides Cool Vendor reports which are designed to highlight interesting, new, and innovative vendors, products, and services. The report gives some recommendations to the manufacturing operations leaders who evaluate emerging technology for improved visibility, digitalization and operational excellence.
Fictiv enables collaborative and streamlined design and supply chain workflows across engineering and sourcing teams to vastly improve productivity and speed to market without compromising quality or design intent.
"We believe being recognized by Gartner shows that Fictiv is a leading company for on-demand digital manufacturing and enables our customers to be exponentially more productive, massively reduce costs, and accomplish much more with less latency," said Dave Evans, CEO and co-founder of Fictiv. "With the supply chain risks and delays the industry has experienced over the past two years, it's more important than ever for manufacturing companies to be as agile as possible. As I noted during my presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2022 in June, Fictiv demystifies and decongests the entire manufacturing process through our simplified sourcing infrastructure, and we continue to make that the focal point of our services."
Customers that utilize the Fictiv platform, which is SSAE 18 and System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II-compliant for security protocols, can expect a full software-based turnkey service, enabling access to on-demand, streamlined global manufacturing capacity through Fictiv's single online platform. Fictiv's AI-driven software platform, combined with boots-on-the-ground quality management professionals, eliminates time-consuming and repetitive tasks that manufacturers, engineers, and supply chain managers encounter when sourcing custom parts.
According to Gartner, "Increasing competition in the manufacturing industry puts pressure on organizations to reduce costs, improve customer experience, and increase profitability. Organizations armed with digital forces are disrupting business models with new value propositions."
Fictiv's inclusion in the Gartner 2022 Cool Vendors™in Manufacturing Operations report comes on the heels of the company receiving $100 million in a Series E funding round, the bolstering of Fictiv's injection molding manufacturing partner network in the U.S., and global expansion into India with a recent office opening in Pune. For more information on Fictiv, please visit the company's website.
Gartner, Cool Vendors in Manufacturing Operations, 2022, Rick Franzosa, Simon Jacobson, August 2022.
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Growing Communications Firm Hires Brian Sweany To Scale Thought Leadership Practice
DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Article, a Texas-based independent public relations and integrated communications firm, has added its first senior leadership talent since launching in 2021. Brian Sweany, who spent more than two decades rising in the ranks of city and state magazines, as well as in posts teaching university-level journalism and directing communications for state agencies and national nonprofit organizations, joins the firm as a principal. In his role, Sweany will oversee Genuine Article's staff and growing book of clients. Genuine Article was established by former PR heads from The Richards Group with the goal of helping brands, causes, and initiatives establish and enhance their national and regional relevance.
Sweany spent more than 18 years at Texas Monthly magazine, serving as editor-in-chief from 2014 until 2016 when he was named to the Folio 100 as an "Up and Coming Trailblazer." That same year, Texas Monthly won the award for General Excellence, the highest honor given by the City and Regional Magazine Association. Over his more than two decades in journalism, he covered a spectrum of topics, including politics, culture, business, and sports. He interviewed a host of prominent state and national figures and covered multiple sessions of the Texas Legislature. Sweany also held stints as a senior editor at D Magazine and as an independent consultant providing brand management, governmental relations, and crisis communications for state agencies and nonprofits. In this role, he began collaborating with Genuine Article founders Stacie Barnett, Elizabeth Clayton, and Greg Miller on various strategic initiatives.
"When we started Genuine Article, we made a promise to align ourselves — internally and externally — with those who have a desire to create fair and balanced conversation through creativity and kindness," said Clayton. "Brian, often the most likable guy in the room, shares that commitment and masterfully navigates the increasingly choppy waters of public conversations. We know our clients' reputations, especially among policymakers and journalists, will be strengthened by Brian's experience and dedication."
"I am thrilled to join the talented team at Genuine Article, and I have been in awe of their dedication and professionalism as they have built this brand," Sweany said. "Their commitment to our clients is unmatched, and with my background in journalism and public policy, I hope to add value to existing clients as well as grow our presence in Austin."
Originally from Plano, Brian earned a bachelor's degree in literature at the University of North Texas and a master's degree in literature from The University of Texas at San Antonio. He serves on the board of the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas and the advisory board of the Texas Book Festival. Brian will be based in Genuine Article's office in Austin, where he lives with his wife of 27 years, their two children, and a golden doodle.
Sweany's hire comes as Genuine Article has added multiple staff members in media relations, communications strategy, and account management since the beginning of 2022. The firm recently added national and regional retainer work for nonprofit and commercial real estate clients, which join Genuine Article's client roster, including The Salvation Army, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, Discount Tire, and Scottish Rite for Children.
Brian Sweany can be reached at brian@genuinearticlecomms.com.
About Genuine Article
Genuine Article is an independent communications firm that partners with brands and agencies to authentically bring conversations, businesses, societal issues, and nonprofits the attention they deserve. Founded in 2021 by a trio of PR and cause branding pros with 50+ years of combined experience, Genuine Article serves clients throughout North America. Recognition for its team's work includes the Bronze Anvil, Bulldog Award of Excellence, and the Cause Marketing Golden Halo Award. Genuine Article is headquartered in North Texas with team members and specialists in Austin and Phoenix. For more information, follow Genuine Article on LinkedIn.
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Focuses on export controls and compliance, as well as CFIUS matters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro rejoins Crowell & Moring as a partner in the International Trade and Government Contracts groups.
Del-Cerro returns to the firm from the U.S. Department of State, where she served as a Regulatory and Multilateral Affairs analyst in the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)'s Policy office. In that role, del-Cerro collaborated in the amendment and interpretation of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and in advancing bilateral defense trade working groups' priorities.
At Crowell, del-Cerro will work closely with clients around the globe on all aspects of export compliance, including day-to-day counseling, developing internal controls, completing commodity jurisdiction and classification analysis, conducting export trainings, performing M&A due diligence and coordinating related regulatory submissions. She will advise clients on compliance with the unprecedented export controls and economic sanctions arising from the Russian government's invasion of Ukraine. Del-Cerro will also provide crucial export analysis to support clients through the CFIUS process, serving as an integral part of the Crowell CFIUS team.
"We are thrilled to welcome Jana back to the firm. Her export controls experience at the State Department will provide tremendous value to clients as they navigate the ever expanding and shifting export control landscape," said John Brew, co-chair of the Crowell's International Trade Group.
Del-Cerro's experience covers a variety of industry sectors, from traditional aerospace and defense manufacturers, to multi-national software and technology companies and start-ups. She has regularly represented clients before the U.S. Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury in responding to government inquiries, conducting internal compliance reviews, and in voluntary disclosures and enforcement investigations.
"Jana's skillset and experience are an important strategic fit given the substantial overlap between the government contracting regulatory areas and the export control regimes," said Stephen McBrady, co-chair of the firm's Government Contracts Group. "Jana's DDTC experience is particularly valuable to defense contractors navigating the ITAR, with respect to regulatory counseling, mandatory and voluntary disclosures, investigations and litigation."
Del-Cerro earned her law degree from the American University Washington College of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. She also has a master's degree in international affairs from the American University School of International Service.
"Crowell has a very special culture—not only do the lawyers possess exceptional analytical strengths, the people and the firm's strong commitment to sponsoring diverse talent stand out," del-Cerro said. "Companies around the world are looking for advice as they navigate shifting global economic conditions. I look forward to once again working closely with the incredible lawyers at Crowell."
About Crowell & Moring LLP
Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia. Drawing on significant government, business, industry and legal experience, the firm helps clients capitalize on opportunities and provides creative solutions to complex litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and corporate and transactional issues. The firm is consistently recognized for its commitment to pro bono service and its programs and initiatives to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
Media Contact:
Andrew Loeb
Communications Specialist
+1 202.624.2792
Email: prteam@crowell.com
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City-level Firearm Mortality Data--Publicly Available for the First Time--Highlights Toll of Guns on Hundreds of U.S. Cities
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Four out of every 10 gun-related deaths in cities were suicides, an 11 percent increase since 2014, finds an analysis of firearm deaths in more than 750 U.S. cities from 2014 through 2020. Firearm homicide rates in cities also increased approximately 18 percent, with a steep increase in 2020.*
The findings are the result of a research collaboration between NYU Langone Health's City Health Dashboard and the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund—the country's largest gun violence prevention organization. This toll reflects the consequences of years of easing restrictions on gun ownership and on carrying firearms in public, and of a sharp spike in gun sales during the first year of the pandemic, say the authors of the analysis.
These new analyses identify which cities had the most significant increases and decreases in both suicide and homicide firearm deaths—providing the most complete data on city-level firearm-related homicide and suicide rates, now available publicly.
"This is the largest release of city-level data on gun suicide and homicide rates from a trusted national data source," says Marc N. Gourevitch, MD, MPH, the Muriel G. and George W. Singer Professor of Population Health and chair of the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone, as well as the principal architect of the City Health Dashboard. "We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Everytown and make this data publicly accessible so that stakeholders in more cities across the country have the information they need to reduce gun deaths and bolster community safety,"
The two new measures—firearm suicide and homicide rates—use data obtained through a data use agreement with the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS), the death records system of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Until now, the only source of city-level data on firearm deaths was from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Although valuable, there are conceptual and methodological differences in how the FBI data is calculated and reported.
Separately, the CDC also collects standardized data on firearm mortality from death certificates from all locales across the country. Today's release of data by the City Health Dashboard marks the first time that these more complete and systematically collected CDC data have been analyzed to the city level, for hundreds of cities across the country.
These new measures further enrich the City Health Dashboard, an online, one-stop resource that allows users to view and compare data on more than 900 U.S. cities, drawing from multiple national data sources on health and the factors that shape health to guide solutions for creating healthier and more equitable communities. Since most health data are collected and reported at the county and state level, the Dashboard serves a vital role as one of the few sources of city and neighborhood-level health data.
Researchers from the City Health Dashboard and Everytown examined gun homicide data from cities with populations over 50,000 from 2014 to 2020. The analysis of firearm suicides revealed the following findings:
- Though homicide deaths in cities capture most of the headlines and public attention, nearly half (four out of every 10) of gun deaths in cities are, in fact, suicides. And gun suicides are increasing in cities, up nearly 11 percent since 2014.
- Cities in states with the strongest gun violence prevention laws have about half the rate of gun suicides as those in states with the weakest laws.
- Cities with the most gun shops experience nearly four times higher gun suicide rates than those with the fewest, signaling the importance of expanding cities' gun violence prevention efforts to include local gun dealers in addition to stemming illegal guns.
- Cities with the most parks or walkable neighborhoods have about half the rate of gun suicide as those with the fewest, suggesting that cleaning, greening and lighting efforts may offer benefits in reducing gun suicides in addition to their known benefits in reducing gun homicides.
- Smaller cities experience higher gun suicide rates, underscoring the importance of adequate access to mental health resources and networks of social support.
- Cities with the highest rates of gun suicides include Bradenton, Florida; Cheyenne, Wyoming; Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Sarasota, Florida; and Grand Junction, Colorado.
"To address gun violence in our cities, we need to acknowledge the growing—and too often unspoken—role that gun suicide plays in the human toll of this epidemic," said Meg O'Toole, Deputy Director of Research at Everytown for Gun Safety. "This analysis unveils the scope of people who die by suicide and highlights the need to broaden the concept of city gun violence to recognize, prevent, and solve this pressing public health concern."
Since launching in 2018, city leaders and policymakers have used the Dashboard's measures to identify health disparities, create data-driven health solutions, and benchmark health outcomes against similar communities. The Dashboard provides these new firearm metrics thanks to funding and collaboration with Everytown Research, to help city leaders and advocates make data-driven decisions about gun violence in communities. As with other Dashboard metrics, new years of data will be added over time.
*Note: The mortality data used in this analysis are not released as micro-level downloadable datasets from NCHS/RDC, but as aggregated data tables whose analyses were conducted per NCHS disclosure requirements in a secure environment and released as approved output. The findings and conclusions are those of the researcher(s) and do not represent the views of the Research Data Center, the National Center for Health Statistics, or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NCHS does not recommend further analysis of this data because linking them to individually identifiable data from other NCHS or non-NCHS datasets could cause disclosure risks. If you believe a disclosure has occurred, please contact info@cityhealthdashboard.com and RDCA@cdc.gov
About the City Health Dashboard
More than 80 percent of U.S. residents live in urban areas. However, until recently, few measures have been available for cities to assess health, the factors that shape it, and the drivers of health equity. The City Health Dashboard (www.cityhealthdashboard.com) provides city leaders with an array of regularly refreshed data to support health policies and equity-related decision-making.
With support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the City Health Dashboard provides over 40 measures of health and its drivers for over 900 cities and towns – those with population 50,000 and larger and a growing set of smaller locales. Equipped with these data, local leaders have a clearer picture of the challenges facing their communities and how to address them.
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The update empowers customers of Hireology Referrals, formerly EmployUs, to significantly speed up their hiring processes and fill open roles faster
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hireology — the leading hiring and HR platform for decentralized hiring — announced today that its built-in employee referral management platform, Hireology Referrals, now integrates with more than 80 payroll and applicant tracking system (ATS) providers. With this release, Hireology Referrals customers can automatically sync employee data with their HR platforms of choice, allowing for a faster and more efficient hiring process.
Today's update eliminates the need for the manual transfer of job, candidate, and employee data, allowing existing Hireology Referrals users to keep records up-to-date in real time and giving new users the power to get set up and start driving referrals sooner. At a time of historic labor supply and demand imbalance, the ability to shave days or even hours off the hiring process can be the difference between filling open roles and losing top talent to competitors.
"Moving fast on top applicants is more important than ever today. But too often, cumbersome, disparate HR systems prevent businesses from moving at the speed necessary to stay fully staffed," said Adam Robinson, CEO of Hireology. "With today's update, Hireology Referrals customers will be able to significantly cut down on manual work, speed up their hiring processes, and build their best teams — fast."
With Hireology Referrals, HR teams can create and monitor a range of internal referral campaigns (including text, email, and QR codes), manage referral candidates, and keep track of referral bonus payouts — all from one intuitive platform. Among Hireology customers using the tool, employee referrals drive more new hires than any other applicant source. Since acquiring EmployUs in 2021, Hireology has grown the company's customer base by more than 3500% and helped some customers generate up to 50,000 referrals in a single year.
"At a time when talent supply is low and hiring is harder than it's been in decades, employee referrals are a critical source of applicants and new hires," Robinson said. "So no matter what ATS and payroll provider you use — whether it's Hireology, Netchex, or any number of other players out on the market — we want you to be able to take advantage of this robust software and execute an employee referral program that drives real ROI."
Hireology Referrals has always integrated directly with Hireology's leading applicant tracking system. But today's update expands the integration capabilities to many additional players in the space including UKG, ADP, Netchex, Paylocity, BambooHR, and many more. The integration is now available for free for all Hireology Referrals users. The full list of supported payroll and ATS providers along with additional Q&A about the update is available here.
ABOUT HIREOLOGY
Hireology is an all-in-one recruiting, hiring, and employee management platform that empowers decentralized businesses to build their best teams. The company equips HR and business leaders with the support and tools needed to manage the full employee lifecycle — from pre- to post-hire — in one seamless platform.
With focused expertise across several industries — including retail automotive, healthcare, professional and consumer services, and hospitality — more than 7,500 businesses rely on Hireology for their hiring, HR, and payroll needs, putting people at the center of their organizations. For more information, visit www.hireology.com.
Contact:
Meredith Touhy
hireology@edelman.com
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From paint to portable grills, Lowe's now offering nearly 30,000 items for delivery straight to your door – in as fast as an hour via Instacart
MOORESVILLE, N.C. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the seasons change and homeowners gear up to begin tackling fall projects to get their homes ready for guests, Lowe's is making it easier for everyone to enjoy the holidays. Lowe's and Instacart today announced that same-day delivery is now available from more than 1,700 Lowe's stores nationwide.
Nearly 30,000 items can be ordered for delivery in as fast as an hour, freeing up customers to spend more time sprucing up, decorating and making holiday memories this fall. Lowe's is one of the first retailers on the Instacart App to roll out same-day and scheduled delivery for large items, up to 3x3x5 feet and 60 pounds. Without ever having to leave the yard, customers can order small Halloween inflatables, fire pit essentials and even small portable grills to be delivered from the store to their door.
Customers can also purchase those just-right holiday gifts such as smart home products, hand tools and electronics, along with fall accessories like pillows, blankets and outdoor string lights, all available for delivery in as fast as an hour from their local store.
"Lowe's knows how much this time of year means to our customers. Whether they are rounding out their Halloween decorating or getting started on holiday prep and gifting, we're able to offer more products, more convenience and more value for customers as we continue to improve the shopping experience in-store and online," said Mike Shady, Lowe's senior vice president of online. "We're excited to open up this new fulfillment offering across the U.S. for customers to shop for all of their project needs."
Lowe's piloted same-day delivery via Instacart in select markets in February and is Instacart's leading national home improvement partner. Lowe's now offers same-day delivery from stores across all 50 states and Washington D.C. In addition to the expanded assortment of household and home and garden essentials, from grass seed to garden hoses, Lowe's is one of the only retailers today that sells non-mixed paint on the Instacart App, offering non-tinted paint and assorted paint supplies for customers.
"As the seasons change, we know customers are thinking about how to get their homes ready for fall," said Chris Rogers, chief business officer at Instacart. "We're excited to offer Lowe's wide variety of home improvement essentials for delivery across the country so customers can get exactly what they need, seamlessly. Connecting customers to their favorite retailers is at the core of what we do, and we're proud to help Lowe's expand their e-commerce offering to serve their customers in a new way."
To begin shopping from Lowe's for same-day delivery via Instacart, customers can visit www.instacart.com/lowes-home-improvement or select the Lowe's storefront on the Instacart App. For all orders, an Instacart shopper will pick and deliver items within the customer's chosen delivery timeframe. Customers can follow along and live chat with their shopper in real time as needed.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
About Instacart
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 900 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 75,000 stores across more than 13,000 cities in North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of busy people and families to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for more than 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders for customers on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company, and to start shopping, visit www.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visit https://shoppers.instacart.com/.
Contacts:
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Steve Salazar
steve.j.salazar@lowes.com
Instacart
press@instacart.com
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CHAP: COMMUNITY HEALTH ACCREDITATION PARTNER AWARDS HOSPICE TOOLS EMR "CHAP VERIFIED" STATUS.
SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CHAP is pleased to announce that Hospice Tools EMR has achieved CHAP Verified status, granted to tools and resources used by community-based care providers that, through rigorous inspection, show no roadblocks to executing the CHAP Standards of Excellence, and innovate to improve the delivery of high quality care.
CHAP conducted a thorough product survey to verify that Hospice Tools EMR allows organizations to meet the intent of CHAP's applicable standards.
The CHAP survey ensures that Hospice Tools EMR empowers agencies to follow best practices for clinical documentation, operations, and reporting. The rigorous product survey mapped out the lifecycle of a hospice patient including clinical workflows from Intake through Discharge as well as Bereavement, Reporting, HR, and mobile workflows.
Hospice Tools showcased the ability to adapt and navigate specific scenarios with proprietary hospice-centric features including:
- Customizable forms library to maintain the highest quality charting standards
- In-document patient trends
- Permissions-based views and workflows
- Robust reporting with uploaded documents tracking
- Mentor-mode status while hospice agencies onboard new clinicians
These flexible tools ensure clinicians maintain documentation best-practices enabling hospice agencies to achieve CHAP standards while streamlining operations to positively impact patient care.
"Hospice Tools provides the clinician with real-time, historical clinical data enabling the clinician to implement data driven decision-making at the bedside. This feature promotes documentation of patient specific measurable clinical outcomes. Another unique feature of this software product supports the agency in staff development as they mentor staff to meet the highest levels standards of clinical practice while individualizing their clinical documentation." – Teresa Harbour, SVP Accreditation at CHAP
Daniel Goldmeier, Hospice Tools VP Sales and Marketing added: "We are proud to be one of the only hospice EMRs to be CHAP Verified. CHAP sets the standards for hospice best practices and regulatory compliance. This validation offers hospice teams confidence that they have the tools and support to grow, deliver personalized comfort care, and meet the CHAP standards of best practices and compliance."
"Teresa and the CHAP team have been a phenomenal partner in this process. We are grateful for their support and excited about the impact CHAP validation will have on local independent hospice agencies' ability to deliver personalized patient care."
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit organization accrediting providers of home and community-based care. Founded in 1965, CHAP was first to recognize the need for and value of home and community-based care standards and accreditation. As a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)–approved accrediting organization, CHAP surveys organizations providing home health, hospice, and home medical equipment services to establish if Medicare Conditions of Participation and DMEPOS Quality Standard are met and recommend certification to CMS. CHAP's purpose is to partner with organizations nationwide to advance quality in the delivery of care and services in the home and community.
Hospice Tools is the EMR & billing partner for local independent hospice agencies. Supporting startups, small and mid-size local hospice agencies, Hospice Tools delivers software and services to help independent hospice agencies grow, improve compliance, and deliver personalized care. Hospice Tools software suite is made up of eDocs EMR, TimeKeeper Timesheets, and eBilling which are web-based and available as mobile apps. Hospice Tools award-winning software and service has been recognized by hospice professionals nationally as user-friendly, and supports the clinical, operational, and financial needs of hospice agencies. Visit us at www.hospicetools.com
For more information contact:
Daniel Goldmeier
312-520-6160
Danielg@hospicetools.com
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Real-time engagement creates fan-centric excitement
FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE), global digital security and identification leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced its collaboration with collectID to deliver a near field communication(NFC)-enabled immersive fan experience for German football club 1. FC Köln. The activation leverages Identiv's NFC life-of-garment tags to provide fans with enhanced real-time match day access to exclusive digital content.
Fans of the football club who purchased a special ticket to the recent home match, nicknamed the "Innovation Game," against Italian Club AC Milan were given a team scarf with an embedded NFC tag to customize their own stadium experience. The digitized scarf can take the place of a conventional or mobile ticket, provide entry to the stadium, and also let users access exclusive real-time digital content during a match and receive offers and rewards.
"Not only is the interactive scarf convenient as there is no need to print their ticket or pull out their phone at the entrance, but 1. FC Köln could also make sure fans showed up in the club's traditional team colors, securing their loyal fan base and commanding the home atmosphere," said David Geisser, Co-founder of collectID.
The scarfs allowed fans to receive communication from 1. FC Köln during the game, including them in the real-time action on the pitch. In the second half, fans with a registered scarf were invited to redeem a free pretzel. After the home team scored their first goal, fans received a promotional offer for a free player flock with every purchase of the new season's jersey. "The feedback received from supporters of 1. FC Köln was so positive that there will be similar activations in the future. We look forward to being involved in developing more fan engagement with 1. FC Köln," added Geisser.
For the 1. FC Koln activation, Identiv selected NFC tags featuring the highest security level based on NXP NTAG 424 DNA IC. The unique antenna design, tag conversion, and properteriary encoding schema allow easy integration into wearables and can withstand over 100 rigorous hot and cold wash cycles and heated dryer cycles. Identiv's life-of-garment tags with secure authentication are ideal for anti-counterfeiting and verifying proof of ownership, providing a personalized experience within each interaction and drawing the brand and consumer closer through each unique digital experience.
"We're taking the interactive sporting event experience to the next level of entertainment through digitization, security, and a sustainable approach with less reliance on printed tickets," said Amir Khoshniyati, VP and GM Transponders, Identiv. "When fans scan their NFC-embedded scarf with their smartphone, it gives them access to pre-match video footage of the team's arrival, augmented reality features, and immersive replays, as well as offers and rewards with a goal of personalized data exchange drawing the team and fans closer than ever."
Identiv's innovative IoT-enabling radio frequency identification (RFID) and NFC solutions verify identities and security, and are embedded in billions of everyday objects, including medical devices, packaging, mobile device accessories, books, athletic apparel, wine and spirits, perishables, and pharmaceuticals.
For more information on Identiv's complete end-to-end portfolio, call +1 888.809.8880 or contact transponder_sales@identiv.com.
Identiv, Inc. is a global leader in digitally securing the physical world. Identiv's platform encompasses RFID and NFC, cybersecurity, and the full spectrum of physical access, video, and audio security. Identiv is a publicly traded company, and its common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC in the U.S. under the symbol "INVE." For more information, visit identiv.com.
collectID, founded and headquartered in Switzerland, solves the problem of counterfeited products and creates a gateway for physical products to the Metaverse/Web3.0 by combining encrypted, smartphone-ready NFC tags with secure NFTs on blockchain. Through this technology the physical product becomes a direct and personalized marketing channel, boosting fan engagement and brand awareness. collectID is working with top international sports teams such as Nashville Predators (NHL), Atlético Mineiro (reigning Brazilian Champion), French Ligue 1 team ESTAC, VfB Stuttgart (German Bundesliga) as well as leading luxury brands like Maison Mollerus. For more information, visit collectid.io/.
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Following a strong growth year, PeakBridge leads Series B financing with participation from Cornucopian Capital, BASF VC, and OurCrowd to support InsideTracker's mission of helping people live healthier, longer lives
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InsideTracker, the leading healthspan optimization platform, announced today that it has raised $15M in Series B funding in a round led by PeakBridge with participation from Cornucopian Capital and OurCrowd, renewed participation from BASF Venture Capital GmbH, and the continued support of existing investors.
The latest round of funding follows exponential growth in sales of InsideTracker's precision wellness system for personalized nutrition and healthspan optimization. InsideTracker integrates biomarker data from blood, DNA, activity trackers, and user-generated demographic information to create science-backed recommendations to optimize healthspan—i.e., help users live healthier longer—and systematically achieve their health and wellness goals.
"This new investment enables us to enhance research and development efforts, expand marketing, and support operations so we can deliver our solutions to help people everywhere live healthier and longer lives," said Rony Sellam, CEO, InsideTracker. "We're pleased to welcome PeakBridge, Cornucopian Capital, and OurCrowd as our newest investors and thrilled to have continued support from BASF Venture Capital GmbH, our angel investors, and InsideTracker's esteemed scientific advisory board members."
Powered by a proprietary AI engine, InsideTracker combines leading-edge machine learning and computational biology with more than 60,000 human-hours of meta-analysis and curation from InsideTracker's cross-disciplinary team of scientists and subject matter experts. Ongoing research, development, and calibration of the engine is led by Renee Deehan, PhD, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence; Gil Blander, PhD, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer; and a team of renowned scientific advisory board members including recent additions Eran Segal, PhD, and Ali Torkamani, PhD.
"The impact of nutrition on health is clear. Diet is considered to be a primary cause for the most prevalent chronic diseases in Western societies, whilst there is a growing body of research to suggest that a 'one size fits all' approach to nutrition does not work. For these reasons, the intersection between nutrition and health has been a core investment theme at PeakBridge for some time," said Nadav Berger, General Partner and Co-Founder, PeakBridge.
"Over the last couple of years, we have actively scoured the market for the best technologies within the personalized nutrition space, culminating in a shortlist of 35+ companies—where it was immediately clear that InsideTracker stood out from the pack," said Berger. "We were blown away by the robust science, exceptional team, and phenomenal traction—with tens of thousands of (repeat) users actively using InsideTracker's platform. The PeakBridge team is excited to help InsideTracker reach new heights and support its mission to bring personalized nutrition to the masses."
Founded in 2009 by top scientists from acclaimed universities in the fields of aging, genetics, and biology, InsideTracker is a truly personalized nutrition and healthspan optimization system. InsideTracker's mission is to help people add years to their lives and life to their years by optimizing their bodies from the inside out. By analyzing the body's data from blood, DNA, and fitness trackers, InsideTracker gives a crystal-clear picture of what is going on inside, along with a science-backed action plan for improving health and optimizing healthspan. Read InsideTracker's peer-reviewed papers in Scientific Reports and Current Developments in Nutrition.
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Parent Company, Radio Systems Corporation®, acquires Invisible Fence of Anderson/Muncie and Invisible Fence of Fort Wayne, both authorized independent dealerships, in an expansion effort to support more pet owners.
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invisible Fence® Brand, a pioneer in the pet containment industry, announce they are expanding their service area in Indiana, effective September 8th, 2022.
Invisible Fence of Anderson/Muncie and Invisible Fence of Fort Wayne has been authorized, full-service dealerships of genuine Invisible Fence products and services since 1995 and serve over 14,690 pet owners combined. The dealerships will continue to serve customers in the east-central and northeast Indiana areas.
"Our mission is to keep dogs and cats safe at home, and the Anderson/Muncie as well as the Fort Wayne team is passionate about working hard to ensure pet safety. We're excited to join forces with them and change the way people live with their pets," said Ed Hoyt, Vice President and General Manager of Invisible Fence.
Acquiring Invisible Fence of Anderson/Muncie and Invisible Fence of Fort Wayne is Radio System Corporation's 29th acquisition in the past two years. The company recently acquired Invisible Fence of Central Florida and Invisible Fence of Northeast New York now having a footprint that covers over 240 communities across the U.S. and Canada. These acquisitions continue to show that Invisible Fence Brand is the leader in the pet containment industry.
"We're eager to expand our direct services in east-central and northeast Indiana. We'll be able to extend our customer service hours and offer new and innovative solutions while providing the same high-level attention to the customers of Anderson/Muncie and Fort Wayne have come to expect," said Hoyt.
Invisible Fence offers the premier dog fence on the market including professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training, and exclusive Boundary Plus® Technology. Highly recommended by veterinarians, dog trainers, animal behaviorists, and other pet experts, Invisible Fence offers pet fences that can be customized for clients' unique needs.
Invisible Fence of Anderson/Muncie and Invisible Fence of Fort Wayne will continue to champion pet welfare in the local community through local animal shelter donations, adoption events, and the Project Breathe™ Program.
For additional information or questions, customers can call 1-800-578-3647 or visit InvisibleFence.com, and follow Invisible Fence of Muncie/Fort Wayne on Facebook.
Invisible Fence pioneered the pet containment industry in 1973, making it its mission to provide safe boundaries inside and outside of the home. The Radio Systems Corporation® owned company predominantly sells pet containment, avoidance, and access solutions across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to offering award-winning products like Boundary Plus® Technology, Authorized Dealers provide professional installation, Perfect Start™ Plus Training and integrated solutions that have protected more than three million pets to date. Invisible Fence also founded the Project Breathe™ Program in 2006, donating more than 32,000 pet oxygen masks to fire departments and first responders. For more information on Invisible Fence or to find a local dealer, visit InvisibleFence.com or follow the company on Facebook.
Contact: Rana Heidari
Email: rheidari@invisiblefence.net
Phone: (615) 339-8455
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT), the nation's largest provider of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network, announces a sponsorship agreement with the USC Trojans. The brand has been named the official chiropractor for a three-year term running through 2025. This is The Joint's first sponsorship in the Pac-12 Conference.
"USC has a proud athletic heritage and we are pleased to be aligned with such a world-class sports program," said Peter D. Holt, president and CEO of The Joint Corp. "This sponsorship demonstrates The Joint's commitment to championing chiropractic care and the preventative benefits that are vital to keeping the body balanced, flexible and functioning at its best – especially for athletes. We wish the Trojans a very successful season!"
According to an article published in Chiropractic Economics, there are several ways chiropractic can boost sports performance including better hand-eye coordination, improved reaction time, increased muscular function, decreased healing time associated with other athletic injuries, and more1.
"We are proud to welcome and partner with The Joint Chiropractic as the official chiropractic partner of the USC Trojans," said Drew DeHart, vice president/general manager of USC Sports Properties and Playfly Sports. "The Joint Chiropractic is a great addition to the USC Athletics' partner program, marketing to Trojan faithful coast to coast."
The Joint Chiropractic is known for its convenient retail setting and concierge-style services. For patients, that means no-appointments, no-insurance hassles, affordable chiropractic care and accommodating hours of operations, including evenings and weekends.
There are 40 The Joint Chiropractic clinics in the greater Los Angeles area.
The Joint Chiropractic is the official chiropractic partner of nine athletic programs across the country. For more information about chiropractic for sports and fitness, or to learn more about The Joint's partnerships, visit thejoint.com/sports-and-fitness. Watch the brand's latest patient testimonial to discover the benefits of chiropractic care for everyday athletes at https://youtu.be/47mP7CXGBrM.
Playfly Sports is a full-service sports marketing company operating where sports marketing, media & technology converge. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions for brands reaching approximately 83% of all US sports fans generating over 230bn impressions each year in pro, college, and high school sports. Utilizing the influence and durability of local sports fandom, Playfly Sports exclusive rights in the NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA, esports, and high school sectors drive value for our local, regional, and national brand partners. Playfly's insights-infused multimedia and tech platforms drive innovation through scaled linear, digital, in-venue, and experiential marketing and engagement assets. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Igniting Brands through the Love of Fans. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com and follow Playfly Sports on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook: @PlayflySports. www.playfly.com.
The Joint Corp. revolutionized access to chiropractic care when it introduced its retail healthcare business model in 2010. Today, it is the nation's largest operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics through The Joint Chiropractic network. The company is making quality care convenient and affordable, while eliminating the need for insurance, for millions of patients seeking pain relief and ongoing wellness. With more than 750 locations nationwide and nearly 11 million patient visits annually, The Joint Chiropractic is a key leader in the chiropractic industry. Ranked number one on Forbes' 2022 America's Best Small Companies list, number three on Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list and consistently named to Franchise Times "Top 400+ Franchises" and Entrepreneur's "Franchise 500®" lists, The Joint Chiropractic is an innovative force, where healthcare meets retail. For more information, visit www.thejoint.com. For franchise opportunities, visit www.thejointfranchise.com.
The Joint Corp. is a franchisor of clinics and an operator of clinics in certain states. In Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming, The Joint Corp. and its franchisees provide management services to affiliated professional chiropractic practices.
1 Christina DeBusk, "Top 7 ways chiropractic boosts sports performance." Chiropractic Economics, July 2, 2019; https://www.chiroeco.com/sports-performance.
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kaye Bender Rembaum announced that Firm Member Jeffrey D. Green is newly board-certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
Board certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar and demonstrates an attorney's significant competency and experience in a specialty field of law. Attorneys must meet stringent application criteria before officially becoming certified, including satisfactory peer review assessments as it relates to proficiency, character, ethics and professionalism, completing the certification area's continuing legal education requirements and passing a rigorous written examination. Only attorneys who have earned the "board-certification" distinction are allowed to describe themselves as legal "specialists" or "experts" in a specific field.
"It is an honor to be confirmed as a Board-Certified Specialist in Construction Law by the Florida Bar," said Jeffrey Green. "I look forward to continuing to assist our clients in construction related matters, and all other aspects of community association law." Michael Bender added, "This is a career milestone for Jeffrey that warrants recognition. He's an extremely knowledgeable and skilled attorney who is a tremendous asset to the Firm and all of its clients."
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Journalism and democracy have been upended by the growth of mis- and dis-information. Countering it effectively requires understanding why people are susceptible, targeted, and how they can become more resilient. Psychological research can teach journalists how to prebunk disinformation and convey credibility in ways that readers, viewers, and listeners can process, which is more essential than ever as November's elections near.
Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the American Psychological Association, and PEN America for a free program on Thursday, Sept. 29 to learn how to use these strategies for coverage that informs and empowers your community as it prepares to vote and to discuss the ways disinformation has affected the practice of journalism. The program, which will be held on Zoom, will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET and be followed by a Q&A session.
Panelists include:
- Dolores Albarracín, Alexandra Heyman Nash University professor; Director, Social Action Lab; Director, Science of Science Communication Division, Annenberg Public Policy Center
- Tiffany Hsu, reporter on the technology team covering misinformation and disinformation, New York Times
- Jay Van Bavel, Director, Social Identity & Morality Lab and Associate professor of psychology and neural science, New York University
- Anya van Wagtendonk, misinformation reporter, Grid
- Moderator: Summer Lopez, chief program officer, free expression, PEN America
Participants will learn:
- How misinformation and disinformation is impacting journalists and newsrooms, including findings from a recent PEN America survey
- The latest scientific research from the nation's leading psychologists about how to infuse proven methods of prebunking and inoculation in your reporting
- What tactics make a piece of misinformation or disinformation go viral and how to inoculate the public against it, especially targeted and historically disenfranchised communities
- Tips for overcoming cognitive traps, tripwires, and our own hidden biases as journalists
People are hungry for credible, trustworthy information, and a self-governing democracy requires an informed electorate. This program will help journalists understand how people process information, judge its credibility, and decide whether to act on it, and how journalists can use that understanding to regain trust and counter disinformation.
If you have questions about this program, please email National Press Club Journalism Institute Executive Director Julie Moos at jmoos@press.org.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute 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 a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
The American Psychological Association is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 133,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students as its members.
PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
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PLYMOUTH, Mich., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Loc's St. Marys, Ohio facility today announced it is offering customers the chance to utilize Loc's skilled staff and advanced equipment to supply rubber compounds. This opportunity includes the capability to mix rubber formulations to customers' unique product specifications.
Loc has an experienced team of expert compounders that can design specialized rubber formulations for custom applications. They are skilled in the art of developing compounds that achieve desired physical and chemical properties and meet processing parameters and cost targets, while maintaining optimal end user performance.
The St. Marys Loc plant has provided mixed rubber formulations to a wide variety of product lines, including its leading track products, as well as tires, vibration control, conveyor belting, air springs, and various hose products. Applications include marine, railway, agriculture, construction, military and more.
"The combination of our skilled rubber compound experts and expanded capacity has presented a unique opportunity for Loc to service new and existing customers," said Lou Burr, Loc's CEO. "We currently have capacity to mix up to 30 million pounds of rubber annually for outside customers."
The St. Marys production facility, in operation since 1940, has a rich history providing tracks for harsh vehicle environments. The facility's business is rooted in military track systems, which remains a core product line. The St. Marys operation is home to the innovative Trackman® brand, consisting of agricultural and construction rubber tracks and related products.
Loc Performance, headquartered in Plymouth, MI, provides track systems, mechanical systems, armor products, fabricated structures, and rubberized products for both military and industrial applications. With proven capabilities in product design and development through production, Loc offers comprehensive solutions and exceptional customer service to produce the highest quality products at competitive pricing. Loc has over 1,750,000 square feet of manufacturing space with facilities in Plymouth, Lansing, and Lapeer, Michigan, and St. Marys, Ohio with more than 980 total employees. Learn more at www.locperformance.com.
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The Wellness at Work Recognition program honors Maryland businesses prioritizing wellbeing across their organizations
COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Several Maryland-based MedStar Health organizations have been honored with 2022 Wellness at Work recognitions from the Maryland Department of Health's "Healthiest Maryland Businesses" program. Wellness at Work recognizes businesses of all sizes for their success in building a culture of wellbeing in the workplace. This year, MedStar Health patient care and research organizations made up nine of the 48 winners, including:
- MedStar Ambulatory Services
- MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
- MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
- MedStar Health Home Care
- MedStar Health Research Institute
- MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
- MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
- MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
- MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
"This recognition from the Maryland Department of Health is an absolute honor," said Daniel Marchalik, MD, executive director of the MedStar Health Center for Wellbeing. "MedStar Health's strong showing among the top 'Healthiest Maryland Businesses' is a testament to the hard work being performed across our system to further prioritize associate wellbeing in all of our workplaces. The same wellness programs and resources being recognized in Maryland are also available to our associates based in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, and we are extremely proud of that."
This year, MedStar Health publicly launched the Center for Wellbeing to create and grow wellness initiatives focused on the needs of the system's more than 32,000 associates. This includes establishing increased access to child care and adult care, a 24/7 peer support hotline, recharge stations offering snacks and areas for meditation, wellness rounds to support associates at sites where they deliver care, Stress First Aid training, and more. The Center also serves as a systemwide hub to support wellbeing strategies developed and offered locally.
According to the Maryland Department of Health, Wellness at Work recognition criteria is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Workplace Health Model. Applicants are asked to share how their organization is addressing wellbeing in four areas: programs, policies, benefits, and environmental strategies. Recognized businesses are assigned an Exemplar, Pacesetter, or Standout rating based on the strength of their wellbeing initiatives.
On Nov. 10, MedStar Health leaders will share wellbeing insights and strategies as part of the Healthiest Maryland Businesses Wellness at Work virtual recognition series. This live-streamed presentation will be available to the public.
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Kit offers educators an affordable springboard into the study of biotechnology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- miniPCR bio, a manufacturer of scientific tools for educators and researchers, today announced the launch of the Bandit™ STEM Electrophoresis Kit, an educational electrophoresis system. Bandit is a safe, low-cost STEM activity kit students can use to build and run a working gel electrophoresis system, and in so doing, develop a deep understanding of this essential laboratory tool.
"An electrophoresis rig is simply a filter used separate DNA molecules, one that is powered by an electric field. Through its stripped-down, DIY approach, Bandit requires its user to understand this, and that makes it especially powerful as a classroom tool," said Dr. Sebastian Kraves, co-founder of miniPCR bio.
A cornerstone technique in a modern biology laboratory, gel electrophoresis can be used to separate DNA segments based on their size. Common applications include diagnostics, forensic analysis, and environmental monitoring. Classroom electrophoresis systems open these areas of study to students as young as middle school.
As a maker of educational biotechnology, miniPCR bio makes laboratory equipment suitable for use in classrooms, with the intent of fostering scientific literacy and equipping students with relevant skills. "The teachers in our audience were looking for an on-ramp to introduce their students to biotechnology," said Dr. Ezequiel Alvarez Saavedra, co-founder of miniPCR bio. "Bandit is a standalone kit that can serve as that on-ramp."
Bandit is expected to appeal to teachers in both physical science and life science classrooms; in building the system, students must apply physics concepts like circuits, charge, and electricity even as they pursue answers to biological questions. And while the system was built with teachers and students in mind, its portability and USB operation also lend it to use in minimalist field laboratories.
With launch pricing at US$75, Bandit is an order of magnitude more affordable than typical classroom electrophoresis systems. miniPCR bio hopes this will encourage adoption by users that were previously priced out of hands-on biotechnology education.
Bandit is currently available for global distribution.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, miniPCR bio is a global life sciences company built by a team of scientists and is principally engaged in the design, development and manufacture of advanced biotechnology systems, products and services. The company specializes in the development of equipment and curriculum for classrooms, with the goal of expanding access to biotechnology to learners everywhere.
For more information, visit www.minipcr.com.
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Fast Casual Dining Powerhouse with Deliciously-Crafted Menu Now Open
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, debuted its newest location in Aliso Viejo at 27032 La Paz Rd. on September 6. Capriotti's brings the Aliso Viejo community its 45-year-old tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house – and hand-pulling them every morning, along with other savory favorites like the made-from-scratch meatballs using premium, fresh ingredients.
Capriotti's is known for its wide array of sandwiches including 'The Bobbie,' made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo; 'The Capastrami,' made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw; and cheesesteak varieties made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible™ plant-based meat with melted cheese and peppers. Among their many sandwiches they also offer a variety of salads, including the Caps Chopped Salad, Balsamic Chicken Salad, and more. The Aliso Viejo Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The new shop will also provide 20 new jobs to the Aliso Viejo community.
The new location is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs, and mother-son team, Haydee Docasar and Alec Martin. Docasar has a background as a physician, while her son spent time as a sous-chef in California and New Orleans. When the pandemic hit, they found themselves together again at their home in Orange County. Determined to start something new and exciting, the duo decided to bring three Capriotti's locations to the area, with the help of other family members.
"When we were discussing business opportunities, it was really important to Alec that we only use high quality and fresh ingredients," says Docasar. "With Capriotti's, we know we can provide great food to our community. The brand is passionate about their products and their people, so we're excited for our family to take part in that time-tested legacy."
Capriotti's fans in Aliso Viejo can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food. The restaurant also features online ordering. The Aliso Viejo location also offers catering for any event, from corporate events to birthday parties, with items such as party trays featuring cold subs, box lunches or a hot homemade meatball bar.
Capriotti's is open from 10 am – 8 pm every day. For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com or call the location at 760-851-0531.
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the "10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich" by USA Today and many "Best of" awards across the country. Capriotti's cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheese steaks and salads are available at more than 100 locations across the U.S. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
Media Contact: Olivia Quarrier, Fishman PR | oquarrier@fishmanpr.com | 765-606-7442
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Hydrating lemon water brand and elite NFL quarterback team up ahead of 2022 season
ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemon Perfect, the fastest-growing brand in the enhanced water category*, announced today a partnership with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. A daily Lemon Perfect drinker, Hurts joins Lemon Perfect as a brand champion to help quicken Lemon Perfect's rise toward its goal of becoming the number one brand in the multibillion-dollar enhanced water category by market share.
As football fans across America turn their attention to the NFL season, Hurts' partnership with Lemon Perfect is a touchdown pass between the fast-rising quarterback – the youngest quarterback in NFL history to start a playoff game – and a brand that's rapidly gaining fans across America with its mouthwatering lineup of flavors.
"Lemon Perfect is my new favorite drink," said Hurts. "Giving up sugary drinks was a challenge until I found Lemon Perfect, which is delicious and refreshing – with zero sugar. I'm also aligned with Lemon Perfect's belief that healthy hydration can not only taste good but be accessible too. I look forward to sharing Lemon Perfect with my fans so they know water doesn't have to be boring anymore."
As a key Lemon Perfect spokesperson, Hurts will help build brand awareness among NFL fans everywhere, particularly in the Delaware Valley, where Eagles fandom is fervent.
"We're honored to have Jalen join our Lemon Perfect team as the first NFL spokesperson in our company's short history," said Lemon Perfect Founder and CEO Yanni Hufnagel. "Jalen is an MVP-level NFL star whose reach will continue to accelerate with each Eagles win. Powered by lemons, Jalen is poised for a big statistical season while leading the Eagles to a great year."
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.
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.
Lemon Perfect Media Contact:
Megan Wolborsky | Autumn Communications
Lemonperfect@autumncommunications.com
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Nova Bus successfully completes the Altoona test for its long-range 100% battery-electric bus, the LFSe+
Published: Sep. 8, 2022 at 12:07 PM EDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
SAINT-EUSTACHE, QC, Sept. 8, 2022/PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, a member of the Volvo Group and a leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is delighted to announce that its long-range 100% battery-electric bus, the LFSe+, has successfully completed the Bus Testing Program of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) operated by the Altoona Bus Testing Center in Pennsylvania. This rigorous evaluation aims to certify the safety and efficiency of buses through a series of tests whose results are objectively analyzed.
In addition to attesting the reliability of the LFSe+, the FTA certification allows future transit bus buyers to access various US federal subsidy programs and to comply with contractual criteria of certain Canadian customers. The successful completion of these tests therefore allows Nova Bus to position itself strategically on the North American market.
The LFSe+ buses intended for the Canadian market are assembled at the Saint-Eustache plant in Quebec and those intended for the American market, at the Plattsburgh plant in New York State.
Thanks to its great autonomy, its low maintenance costs, as well as the elimination of any emission of pollutants and greenhouse gases, the LFSe+ is a first-choice solution for the transition to sustainable public transport.
"Achieving Altoona certification for our LFSe+ fills us with pride: it is one of the highest marks of recognition of quality and durability that our vehicles can receive," said Martin Larose, President of Nova Bus.
About Nova Bus
Nova Bus, member of the Volvo Group, is a leading provider of sustainable transportation solutions in North America. Its portfolio includes electric, hybrid, CNG and clean diesel buses, high-capacity vehicles, as well as integrated intelligent transport systems. Nova Bus accompanies transit authorities and bus fleet operators in their transition to electromobility with its flagship LFSe+ long-range electric bus, combining the proven Nova Bus structure with the latest innovations in electric drive. Nova Bus is committed to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and positively contributing to a greener economy. For more information regarding Nova Bus products and services, please visit www.novabus.com.
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PROVO, Utah, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novarad Corporation announces a strategic alliance with a network of well-established specialty Neurosurgical and Spine distribution partners within the US. The initial network covers locations from the Eastern seaboard to Texas, with additional partners to be added throughout the entire USA in the 4th quarter of 2022. These medical device distributors bring widespread experience and a strong local presence to support the growth of Novarad's new VisAR and OpenSight product lines.
VisAR, a revolutionary Augmented Reality Surgical Navigation technology, transforms a patient's imaging data. Presenting as a 3-dimensional hologram visible through an optical visor, this augmented reality is superimposed onto the patient with sub-millimeter accuracy, allowing the surgeon to focus directly on their objective without looking away from the separate monitor. Today, costly impediments and timely setups force surgeons to work without navigation. Novarad's state-of-the-art VisAR system is a huge step towards making surgical guidance widely available and economically feasible.
The regional specialty distributors that comprise this network have brought unique solutions and cutting-edge technologies to neurosurgical and spine markets for more than 30 years," said Jim Bazzinotti, President, US Neurosurgical. The network includes, US Neurosurgical, Proficient Surgical, Steven Baum, President, covering (CT, RI, MA, NH, NYC, No. NJ, ME and VT), Life Surgical, Eric Johnson, President, covering (DC, DE, MD, So. NJ, E.PA and No.VA), Nautilus Surgical, Rex Burbage, President, covering (DC, MD, NC, VA, and W.VA), Neuro-Tec, Tom Smithweck, President, covering (AL, GA and SC), Armamentarium Surgical, John Nail, President, covering (AR, KS, LA, MO, MS, OK, TN, TX, W.KY).
With a broad reach, Novarad's patented innovation transforms both surgeries and medical education by providing real-time viewing of anatomy and critical structures on the patient.
Dr. Wendell Gibby, Novarad's founder and CEO, says, "this is transformational technology that provides the precision of a robot, the portability of a stethoscope and the versatility of human powered intelligence." Dr. Gibby, addressing the significance of VisAR, continues, "Like a surgical GPS, VisAR provides a roadmap to guide the surgeon to the pathology of interest." Easy to expand with a reduced IT footprint, VisAR's size and scalability benefit physicians and hospitals alike.
To learn more about VisAR or Novarad's distribution network, start a VisAR trial at your facility, or to become a distributor, go to Novarad.net/visar.
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Marvel Fans Assemble! PaleyWKND Will Host Character Appearances Featuring
Captain America, Black Panther and Spider-Man
Hasbro Will Present Screenings of Peppa Pig – with Peppa Pig Appearance – My Little Pony: Make
Your Mark, Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 29, and the trailer of Transformers: EarthSpark
Nickelodeon Favorites SpongeBob SquarePants, Chase & Skye from PAW Patrol and Blue from Blue's Clues
& You! Will Delight Young Fans
Marvel Entertainment, National Hockey League, and PlayStation Join Lineup
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media today announced costumed character appearances, screening details and new family programming partners for PaleyWKND, a live, immersive, once-in-a-lifetime, family-friendly celebration in the heart of midtown Manhattan. PaleyWKND - the ultimate media, sports, gaming, and entertainment festival - takes place Saturday, October 1 through Sunday, October 2, 2022, kicking off with a Members-only opening night celebration on Friday, September 30.
PaleyWKND will be taking over the Paley Museum and its entire 52nd Street block between 5th and 6th Avenues for an unprecedented weekend of interactive experiences and immersive attractions from over two dozen world-class companies, iconic media brands, and the major sports leagues. The event is free to the public and Paley Center Members can experience PaleyWKND in VIP style with exclusive Members-only hours, fast-track lanes, and other VIP experiences and special access. Guests can reserve their free tickets for timed entry or access VIP Membership information at www.PaleyWKND.org. Walk-up visitors are welcome too.
"As the must-go-to destination for families and visitors throughout the tri-state area, The Paley Center for Media's highly-anticipated PaleyWKND is a one-of-a-kind, unprecedented festival spectacular, in partnership with some of the greatest names and brands in entertainment, media, sports and gaming," said Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media. "The two-day, family-focused festivities will deliver exciting and engaging activations, experiences, meet-and-greets, and screenings, right in midtown Manhattan, at the iconic Paley Museum with a total street takeover on 52nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Special appearances by some of the world's most popular costumed characters and the ability to compete for glory and test big league skills will delight attendees and fans of all ages."
Marvel Entertainment, National Hockey League and PlayStation join a robust lineup of brands presenting family experiences at PaleyWKND, the ultimate media, sports, gaming, and entertainment festival. The complete lineup of organizations and companies at PaleyWKND, members of the host committee, and PaleyWKND supporters can be found here.
Marvel
Marvel Fans Assemble! Marvel character appearances featuring Captain America, Black Panther and Queens' own Spider-Man will bring Super Hero fun to the PaleyWKND meet-and-greet area throughout the weekend.
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon's activation will include one-of-a-kind experiences that immerse fans in the worlds of its hit shows, including Santiago of the Seas, That Girl Lay Lay and Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. Guests will also get to step into the upcoming feature-length movie Blue's Big City Adventure, coming exclusively to Paramount+ this fall. Fan-favorite costumed characters, including Chase and Skye from PAW Patrol, Blue from Blue's Clues & You! and SpongeBob Squarepants, will be on hand for photo ops. And kids and families get a chance to partake in Nick's greatest honor and get SLIMED!
Additionally, fans will also have an opportunity to try their hand at hosting "NFL Slimetime," creating their own Slimelights video, just like series hosts Nate Burleson and Young Dylan!
Hasbro
In addition to the previously announced experience with Hasbro's most popular games and toys, Hasbro is presenting screenings of "Peppa Pig," "My Little Pony: Make Your Mark," "Power Rangers: Dino Fury Season 29," and the trailer of "Transformers: EarthSpark." Peppa Pig will join fans at the screening in the Bennack Theater, while out on the street, Murph, the first-ever official NERF mascot, will help people of all ages unleash the play in the NERF blaster zone.
Hearst Media Production
Food Network Magazine Editor-in-Chief Maile Carpenter, author of the brand's bestselling "Recipe-A-Day Kids Cookbook," will be on site to demonstrate easy techniques for creating fun food at home.
Also on site, Mo Rocca, host of Hearst Television's "Innovation Nation," will talk to guest inventors including Ann Makosinski and Nick and Karl Rinne.
Mattel
Fans can be among the very first audiences to experience episodes from the second half of Season 1 of Mattel's "Barbie: It Takes Two" on the Big Screen at PaleyWKND. Viewers can join Malibu & Brooklyn on fun-filled adventures that take them from the beach to the big city.
National Hockey League
Do you have what it takes to shoot the puck like a pro? Put your hockey skills on display at the NHL Accuracy Challenge! Fans can also head inside to view The Stanley Cup® up close.
National Football League
Slime comes to the gridiron with an interactive NFL Slimetime green screen that mimics the popular gameday experience. Fans can also show off their footwork and tackling skills on a mini turf field or head inside to view The Vince Lombardi Trophy and the full collection of all 56 Super Bowl Rings up close.
National Basketball Association
The NBA and WNBA will host Jr. NBA basketball clinics on 52nd Street, providing kids and families with the opportunity to hone their dribbling, passing, and shooting skills alongside members of the NBA family. Fans can also head inside to view The Larry O'Brien Trophy up close.
Major League Baseball
MLB presents the interactive PLAY BALL experience, part of their global initiative to encourage youth to play the many different ways baseball and softball can be enjoyed. Kids and fans will get to take a swing and test their fielding skills in special MLB batting and fielding cages. Fans can also head inside to view The Commissioner's Trophy up close.
Professional Sports League Championship Trophies – The Crown Jewels of Sports
For the first time ever as part of a public exhibit, all four major professional sports league championship trophies will be on display inside the Paley Museum for special photo opportunities:
o Major League Baseball: The Commissioner's Trophy
o National Basketball Association: The Larry O'Brien Trophy
o National Football League: The Vince Lombardi Trophy
o National Hockey League: The Stanley Cup®
PaleyGX, the ultimate family-friendly gaming and VR experience, offered year-round in the Paley Museum's state-of-the-art gaming studio and VR lab, will remain open all weekend for game play. Plus fans can participate in exciting interactive experiences, Game Zones, and gaming activities in featured pavilions on 52nd Street.
PlayStation
PlayStation 5 and a variety of games including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon Forbidden West, and more will be available to play in the PaleyGX studio. With lightning–fast speed, breathtaking immersion, and stunning games, you will see that with PlayStation 5, "Play Has No Limits."
NINTENDO
The Nintendo Switch and a library of Nintendo titles will be in the PaleyGX studio, while on the street, fans can enter the Nintendo Game Zone which will feature Splatoon 3 competitive play and Nintendo Switch gaming stations.
XBOX
XBOX joins PaleyWKND for Saturday and Sunday with games and giveaways!
EA Sports
Gamers can test their skills on EA Sports' newest releases, Madden NFL 23, Formula One and FIFA 23.
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Join Take-Two Interactive at PaleyGX and experience cutting edge game play with NBA2K, WWE2K, and more.
Throughout the weekend, Paley Center Members will enjoy VIP access with exclusive, Members-only hours; Paley Member fast-track lanes; exclusive celebrity, athlete, and character meet-and-greets; as well as an invitation to the Red Carpet Preview Cocktail Reception, which kicks off the event on Friday, September 30. The Paley Center invites all New Yorkers and visitors to officially join its special membership community and enjoy these and other benefits year-round. Individual and family memberships are fully tax deductible.
Stay tuned for more breaking news additions to the PaleyWKND festival lineup at PaleyWKND.org.
Events and participants subject to change.
The Paley Center for Media is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has proudly made its home in NYC for over 45 years and operates the iconic Paley Museum. Through its respected programming, The Paley Center leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of media, drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community. The general public can participate in Paley programs in both New York and Los Angeles that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the talent and the leaders who are shaping media. The public can also access the Paley Center's permanent media collection, The Paley Archive, often referred to as a national treasure, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements. Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, The Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.
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Setting a new standard in over-the-air television, NEXTGEN TV's trajectory expands further in a growing ecosystem of partnerships and accelerator programs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, and iWedia, part of Zappware Entertainment Group International (ZEGI) and provider of world-class software solutions for connected TV devices, have launched a fast track program that adds new ATSC 3.0 A/344 interactive features. The program accelerates and streamlines the path for adoption of NEXTGEN TV technology by consumer electronic makers producing smart TVs and related devices at volume in the Android TV marketplace.
"Android TV is one of the most versatile operating systems in existence, powering smart televisions and streaming boxes for nearly a decade," stated Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV. "With a loyal, tech-savvy and content-loving consumer base, this platform enables Android TV manufacturers to onboard quickly and accelerate their introduction of compelling NEXTGEN TV consumer features with sophisticated SoC technology powered by iWedia. We're excited that we can come together with iWedia and usher in affordable-cost televisions that consumers desire."
iWedia's robust ATSC 3.0 software stack includes an advanced media player and browser that enriches the interactive features and capabilities developed by Pearl TV and the Pearl Network Consortium. Television system on chip (SoC) manufacturers in the Android TV domain will benefit from iWedia's agnostic operating system and a streamlined process of enabling consumer features with Pearl's pre-integrated SoC solutions. Additionally, IoT and in-vehicle infotainment capabilities equip not only television manufacturers, but vehicle manufacturers and broadcasters, too, with even more freedom to layer in these consumer desired elements.
"NEXTGEN TV has proven to be one of the fastest growing new technologies introduced to consumers and this partnership with Pearl TV opens up a seat at the table for Android TV manufacturers," commented Hans-Juergen, CEO of iWedia. "We are proven pioneers in Android TV, recently surpassing six million operating system deployments, and we're thrilled to partner with Pearl TV and help manufacturers who want to streamline and accelerate their introduction of products with this cutting-edge broadcast technology."
NEXTGEN TV sets are proliferating, currently with approximately 110 models available at retail offered by Hisense, Sony, Samsung and LG starting at $599. Now broadcasting in more than 50 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 60% of viewers in the U.S. by the end of 2022. And consumer interest in the new technology is strong, too: according to recent research by Magid, 85% of viewers without a NEXTGEN TV are likely to purchase one in the next year.
Contributing to that awareness are new resources that consumers can use to see if NEXTGEN TV is on air in their city, and an e-commerce page for model research and purchase. An informative video of the "Johnson Family," reflects their delight in the interactive and personal features, in addition to dialogue enhancement, consistent volume and cinema-quality sound enabled by the Dolby Audio experience integrated within.
About NEXTGEN TV
NEXTGEN TV is a broadcast technology standard, otherwise known as ATSC 3.0, and is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's (ATSC's) standard for receiving over-the-air (OTA) signals since ATSC 1.0 was introduced in 1996. NEXTGEN TV is based on internet protocol technology for interactivity, presenting the best combination of online and broadcast television, and continued innovation as new services are developed.
NEXTGEN TV delivers stunning 4K, High Dynamic Range (HDR) video, enhanced internet content on demand, and better audio enabled by Dolby Audio technologies, which includes movie theater-quality sound, added voice clarity provided by Dolby's Voice +, and consistent volume across channels. Pearl TV and iWedia's platform supports all these NEXTGEN TV feature sets.
Pearl TV and iWedia's platform will be pre-certified for compliance with the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) NEXTGEN TV logo requirements, A3SA Security and the RUN3TV Application platform—ensuring that manufacturers are meeting the highest standards around authenticity and security.
NEXTGEN TV at IBC Show
NEXTGEN TV and corresponding interactive web platform, RUN3TV, will have a prominent presence at the IBC Show, Sept. 9-12, in Amsterdam. Pearl TV's managing director, Anne Schelle, will take the stage as a panelist in "The John Logie Baird Lecture - The State of the TV Business and the Next 5 Years," on Sept. 10, at 11 a.m., room E1002. Media and analysts interested in meeting with Pearl TV may contact pearltv@havasformula.com, or visit at the Yotta Media Labs booth, Stand: 1.C37h, where the RUN3TV application will be showcased. iWedia will be located at Hall5, A79.
Follow NEXTGEN TV IBC Show 2022 highlights on Twitter @WatchNextGenTv.
Consumers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.watchnextgentv.com, which offers a guide to cities already on the air, where signals will soon be rolling out, and available television models.
To sign up for iWedia's NEXTGEN TV platform, please contact: info@iwedia.com.
About iWedia
iWedia S.A, part of Zappware Entertainment Group International (ZEGI), provides world-class software solutions for connected TV devices. We are pioneers in Android TV and support our customers with software architecture and design expertise, field proven products, and cost-effective engineering services out of our development centers in Serbia. We are proud to serving major Telecom operators, PayTV operators and tier 1 automotive OEMs with our media solutions.
In addition to stand-alone components giving support to latest versions of DVB, ATSC, ARIB, ISDB-T, HLS, DASH, MHEG-5, HbbTV, CI Plus, TR-069, (amongst others), iWedia offers complete solutions for all kinds of TV devices (OTT / IPTV / Broadcast STBs, Smart TVs, tablets, phones, game consoles). Dubbed Teatro, these solutions are available on RTOS, Linux and Android platforms and are pre-integrated with leading service and delivery platforms, CA/DRM systems, and chipsets
iWedia delivers efficient and scalable software integration services performed by an experienced team used to enable rapid deployments of high-volume consumer electronics devices. iWedia is headquartered in Switzerland with development labs in Belgrade, Novi Sad and Nis, Serbia, and sales and support offices in Germany, France, Singapore, India and South Korea.
Please visit www.iwedia.com for more information.
About Pearl TV
Pearl TV is a business organization of U.S. broadcast companies with a shared interest in exploring forward-looking broadcasting opportunities, including innovative ways of promoting local broadcast TV content and developing digital media and wireless platforms for the broadcast industry. Pearl's membership, comprising more than 820 TV stations, includes eight of the largest broadcast companies in America: Cox Media Group, Graham Media Group, Gray Television, Hearst Television Inc., Nexstar Media Group, Sinclair Broadcast Group, the E.W. Scripps Company, and TEGNA Inc.
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Damian Lillard, Ken Griffey Jr., and Nneka Ogwumike Featured Alongside Wale Ogunleye in Long Game, Debuting September 13
Mookie Betts, Renee Montgomery, and Dwyane Wade Lead Star-Studded Cast for Second Season of Front Office, Beginning October 25
DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayersTV, the first ever athlete-owned media and entertainment network, and UBS, the world's leading global wealth manager, today announced that 12 sports superstars including Ken Griffey, Jr., Nneka Ogwumike and Mookie Betts will share their stories in the upcoming premiere of Long Game and Season 2 of Front Office – programs dedicated to athletes and their journeys through entrepreneurship, financial education, wealth management and building one's legacy. Each new episode will be dedicated to a renowned athlete and air throughout the fall on the PlayersTV network and at UBS.com/legacy.
"Being a part of Season 2 of Front Office with PlayersTV and UBS was an exciting opportunity, and doing this alongside my wife, Brianna, made it that much more special," said Mookie Betts, LA Dodgers and MLB All-Star. "We are thrilled to be able to collaborate on something we truly believe in, and to be able to invest in a company that has a positive impact on the community."
Long Game is a new series of 8 episodes providing viewers a unique look into the personal experiences, business ventures and philanthropic efforts of some of the most decorated athletes in professional sports. Long Game premieres Tuesday, September 13 and will feature legends including Damian Lillard, Ken Griffey Jr., Nneka Ogwumike, Andre Ward, Tamika Catchings, Isiah Thomas, Jackie Joyner Kersee and Jermaine O'Neal. Long Game is hosted by Wale Ogunleye, former NFL Pro Bowl Defensive end and Head of Sports and Entertainment at UBS.
"We are thrilled that these world-class athletes, each of whom has reached the pinnacle of their sport, have agreed to share their stories with us," said Wale Ogunleye, Head of Sports and Entertainment at UBS. "Success on the field does not necessarily guarantee success off the field. Hearing from these athletes helps us understand how important it is for not only them, but for all of us to take ownership of money matters, surround ourselves with excellent advisors and align our financial and business plans with our values."
Season 2 of Front Office, an original series executive produced by Chris Paul, NBA All-Star and PlayersTV Investor, features an all-new lineup of all-star athlete-investors with a behind-the-scenes look at the early-stage investment process. Starting Tuesday, October 25, with a new episode each week for five weeks, each episode will feature entrepreneurs from two companies as they pitch their business concepts to athlete-investors such as 2-time World Series Champion and MVP Mookie Betts (October 25), 2-time WNBA Champion and part-owner of the Atlanta Dream Renee Montgomery (November 1), and USWNT members and Women's World Cup Soccer Champions Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger (November 8), 3-time NBA Champion and 13-time NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade (November 22), among others.
ABOUT PLAYERSTV
PlayersTV is an athlete-owned TV network and media company home to a diverse collection of original series, co-produced by athletes and brand partners. PlayersTV is the first and only athlete lifestyle network with more than 50+ elite athlete-investors including Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony, Damian Lillard, Dwyane Wade, A.J. Andrews, CJ McCollum, De'Aaron Fox, Angel McCoughtry, DeAndre Jordan, Ken Griffey Jr., Travis Kelce and Vernon Davis among others. PlayersTV is distributed across digital, linear, and OTT and is available globally on Samsung, SLING TV, LG Channels, Vizio Smartcast, Roku, Xumo TV, YouTube TV, Philo TV, Rakuten TV, and Local Now reaching more than 285+ million global households and devices. Visit us at www.playerstv.com and connect with us @PlayersTV.
ABOUT UBS
UBS convenes the global ecosystem for investing, where people and ideas are connected and opportunities brought to life, and provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as to private clients in Switzerland. UBS offers investment solutions, products and impactful thought leadership, is the leading global wealth manager, provides large-scale and diversified asset management, focused investment banking capabilities, and personal and corporate banking services in Switzerland. The firm focuses on businesses that have a strong competitive position in their target markets, are capital efficient and have an attractive long-term structural growth or profitability outlook.
UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in more than 50 regions and locations, with about 30% of its employees working in the Americas, 30% in Switzerland, 19% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 21% in Asia Pacific. UBS Group AG employs more than 72,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world's largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has been recognized as one of the 50 Best Places to Work in 2022 by Prairie Business Magazine.
Digi-Key employees nominated the company by outlining the benefits and culture, as well as the personal job satisfaction they feel as a result of their work. The magazine received nearly 1,700 nominations from employees at companies from South Dakota, North Dakota and western Minnesota.
"We are honored that Digi-Key employees nominated the company as one of the top workplaces in the region," said Shane Zutz, vice president of human resources for Digi-Key. "Digi-Key's success is the product of the effort that our amazing global team of more than 5,000 contributes -- including 3,600+ local employees -- and we are very proud to have earned this honor as a result of their votes."
Digi-Key's state-of-the-art facility in Thief River Falls includes a recently opened 2.2 million square foot Product Distribution Center expansion, which features advanced automation systems; common work areas and break rooms with plenty of natural sunlight; a quiet room and 16 private mothers' rooms; a Community Garden and more, all highlighting Digi-Key's collaborative company culture and commitment to employee well-being.
Prairie Business featured the 50 Best Places to Work winners in its September 2022 issue. To learn more about career opportunities at Digi-Key, visit the Digi-Key website.
About Digi-Key Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics has been proudly headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, since 1972. Recognized as the global leader, innovator and pioneer of electronic components and automation products distribution, Digi-Key offers more than 13.4 million components from over 2,300 quality name-brand manufacturers. Digi-Key employs more than 5,000 people in Northwest Minnesota and beyond, delivering over 25,000 packages per day to customers in 180+ countries around the world. More information is available at digikey.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Daily Fantasy Sports Leader to be Presenting Sponsor of Week 1 NFL Sunday Ticket on DirecTV; Anticipates Record-Breaking Fall With Exciting Additions to Football Offering
ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PrizePicks, the fastest-growing private sports company in the United States, today announced several member experience and service initiatives to mark the start of the 2022 NFL regular season when the Buffalo Bills take on the defending champion Los Angeles Rams later this evening.
The new offerings are being launched to coincide with what the company anticipates will be another record-breaking quarter in terms of overall member activity and revenue, based in part on a striking uptick in member activity during the recent NFL preseason as compared to 2021. Despite preseason being a notoriously slower time throughout the industry, PrizePicks saw more than 40,000 members make an NFL preseason entry compared to just over 3,000 in 2021.
The centerpiece of PrizePicks' new offerings in 2022 is a pilot "Quarterback Insurance Policy" offering for all prime time Sunday evening games, generally the most-watched telecast of the weekly NFL schedule. If the starting quarterback is injured during the first half and ruled out for the remainder of the game, then that quarterback's performance is nullified in plays made by a PrizePicks member.
"On day one, we instituted entry minimums in order to deliver a best-in-class experience for our members, and we think about how to enhance that experience every day," PrizePicks CEO Adam Wexler said. "We've been introducing elements of insurance and member protections for the past few years and could see this new element expanding not only within football but to other sports as well."
PrizePicks has experimented with and offered various types of flexibility and insurance for its members over the years:
- In 2019, the company introduced its innovative Flex Play format, which allows members to win their entries even if certain selections miss. Since this time, the company has carefully refined and perfected this offering, which has since been emulated by others throughout the industry
- For four years, PrizePicks has been running successful experiments related to injury protection across different sports. Most notably in February, PrizePicks introduced a "Big Game Bad Beat" during the second quarter of the championship game for those impacted by Odell Beckham's early injury. It quickly became the company's most viral moment and led to an outpouring of appreciation and recognition from members and industry notables such as Matthew Berry, Darren Rovell & Phil Hellmuth
Quarterback protection is one of numerous enhancements and promotions PrizePicks will launch to start the new season. Not only is PrizePicks the presenting sponsor of Week 1 NFL Sunday Ticket on DirecTV, the company is running its popular "Free Square" promotion on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, where the projection is automatically won should Brady throw for one yard or more during his Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Finally, PrizePicks is launching a beta version of its platinum membership program, where the company's most loyal patrons will receive benefits such as additional deposit bonuses, airdrops, protected plays and free entries in addition to a dedicated team of member support representatives. The initial rollout is by invitation only and will be expanded in the coming months.
"Our premium unit economics position us well to continue to stretch the boundaries of what a premium member experience in sports entertainment should look like," Wexler said. "With our biggest NFL season to date now upon us, it's time for our team to raise the bar for our category again."
PrizePicks was recently recognized as the 2021 Fantasy Sports Business of the Year Award by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association and as the Fantasy/DFS Operator of the Year by EGR North America. Born and based in Atlanta, GA, PrizePicks is the most fun, fast and simple version of daily fantasy sports covering a wide variety of sports leagues from the NFL & NBA to League of Legends & Counter-Strike. Centered around selecting a fantasy roster of athletes, PrizePicks allows sports fans to pit their skills against the numbers rather than against a pool of thousands of other players. PrizePicks is currently available in the majority of the United States including top 10 markets like California, Texas, Florida & Georgia. With an existing digital footprint covering more than two-thirds of the U.S. population, PrizePicks is the most accessible type of game for the masses and has proudly paid out over $500 million in winnings during its lifetime. PrizePicks is available in the App Store and Google Play or at prizepicks.com.
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September Is National PACE Month
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois and Kentucky are the latest states announcing plans to begin offering Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to seniors, part of a national trend of PACE growth, according the National PACE Association. Missouri began offering PACE in St. Louis earlier this year.
Currently, 146 PACE programs operate 273 PACE centers in 31 states, serving approximately 60,000 participants. The addition of new states means that thousands of more individuals and their families will have access to the innovative PACE model of care, which allows seniors to live independently in their own homes while remaining cared for and monitored. The proven model of care costs states and individuals less than nursing home care.
September is National PACE Month. Throughout the month, PACE programs across the country will host events to highlight the power of PACE in transforming care for seniors. This year's theme is "PACE: This Is the Place for Me." PACE staff and enrollees share their stories of how PACE has impacted their lives. The campaign highlights video testimonials by van driver Esteban Escobedo, of On Lok PACE, in San Francisco, CA; nurse Mellisa Russell and participant Richard Plummer, of Trinity Health PACE, in Philadelphia, PA; and member assistant Rosalyn Marovich, of Senior LIFE, a PACE program in Pennsylvania.
The National PACE Association (NPA) works to advance the efforts of PACE programs and expand the availably of PACE. Currently, NPA is advocating for several pieces of federal legislation that would increase access to PACE, including the PACE Expanded Act and the PACE Part D Choice Act.
"Expanding access to PACE is a bipartisan, cost-effective solution to the nation's senior care crisis. It increases quality of life, reduces dependency on nursing home care, and above all treats our seniors with the respect they deserve," said Shawn Bloom, president and CEO of the National PACE Association. "We're grateful that Missouri and Illinois now offer PACE and look to every state and the federal government to ensure that PACE is available to every family that it can serve."
PACE programs use an interdisciplinary team approach to keep older adults with long-term care needs healthy and cared for around the clock while living independently in their own homes. PACE enrollees receive care at home, are transported to their local PACE center and other appointments, and visit the PACE center to socialize, receive therapy and other services, and see a physician.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, PACE organizations adapted the care model to keep participants safe and well at home. As a result, PACE participants experienced one-third the rate of COVID-19 infection and death compared to nursing home residents.
The National PACE Association (NPA) works to advance the efforts of PACE programs, which coordinate and provide preventive, primary, acute and long-term care services so older individuals can continue living in the community. The PACE model of care is centered on the belief that it is better for the well-being of seniors with chronic care needs and their families to be served in the community whenever possible. For more information, visit www.npaonline.org and follow @TweetNPA.
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288 new customers, 5 product expansions and launches, and 3 geographic expansions fueled a record-breaking first half of the year for the supply chain visibility company
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- project44, the connective tissue for the global supply chain, today announced strong financial results for their first half of fiscal year 2022, which began January 1, 2022, and ended July 31, 2022, driven by multiple product launches and updates, geographic expansions, and the appointment of several industry veterans to the company's executive leadership team.
"Global supply chains remain vulnerable to rising inflation, labor shortages and the continued imposing and lifting of regional Covid lockdowns that are further exacerbating inventory shortages and port congestions," said Jett McCandless, founder and CEO, project44. "Through all of this, project44 has seen continued demand for our technology and ability to execute a more predictable, resilient, and sustainable supply chain in any mode and in any part of the world. We will continue to invest heavily in product and engineering so we can continue building on our H1 success through the rest of the year."
Record $124.1M in booked ARR, 115% YoY Growth
Following a $202 million Series F funding round led by Thoma Bravo, TPG and Goldman Sachs Asset Management in January 2022 – one of the largest investments in supply chain visibility that valued the company at $2.4 billion – project44 reported a record-breaking H1 financial performance. The company ended the second quarter with $124.1M in ARR bookings for H1 2022, and a 115% YoY growth versus Q2 2021. project44 signed 288 new customers worldwide, including Energizer, Anheuser-Busch InBev Europe and Foot Locker.
"project44 is a critical partner in our ability to navigate even the most complex ocean and truckload tracking requirements," said Jamie Bragg, chief supply chain officer and executive vice president at Tailored Brands. "From the beginning of our partnership, project44's breadth and depth of insights have helped us more accurately forecast inventory, manage shipment fluctuations, and avoid potential disruptions to our supply chain. We congratulate them on a successful first half of the year."
New Rail, Yard and Ocean Solutions for End-to-End Visibility and Sustainability
project44 extended its lead as the world's most comprehensive multimodal supply chain visibility platform with the introduction of several new products and product expansions in H1 2022. The company acquired Potsdam-based Synfioo – the leading rail visibility company in Europe – to achieve 99% network coverage across the continent, extend visibility for barge, and enhance cold-chain visibility so customers can improve ETAs, reduce costs, maximize on-time deliveries and maneuver around supply chain bottlenecks.
The company launched Convert, a last mile product that leverages machine learning models across 11 billion shipment events to offer highly accurate estimated delivery dates on e-commerce checkout pages prior to a consumer deciding to make a purchase.
Yard Solutions was also released in the first half of the year as a comprehensive set of dock, yard and asset management capabilities – from slot bookings and yard forecasting to real-time reporting – all designed to improve efficiency and automate yard operations from a single platform.
project44 launched Port Intel, the industry's first and now two-time award-wining port intelligence solution with real-time data on congestion and container flow at all global ports. With Port Intel, shippers, logistics service providers and freight forwarders can manage and mitigate the impacts of today's ocean turmoil and chaotic supply chains.
The company released several updates to the DriveView mobile application to allow carriers access to 70+ data points about more than 200,000 docks in North America. Customers can now eliminate guesswork when visiting a new dock and plan ahead by viewing hours of operation, checking for yard hazards, and more right at their fingertips, helping to reduce dwell times for drivers and detention fees for shippers at facilities across the country.
Combined, these updates make project44's network the most comprehensive in the industry. The company is now tracking 155,000 ocean containers a day across 85 carriers, shipments across more than 170 airlines, and more than 4.5 million unique shipments daily over-the-road across 190,000 carriers - representing a 105% growth in OTR YoY.
Expansion in Japan, Australia and France
project44 expanded into the Japanese market with the opening of a new office in Tokyo, setting the stage for continued growth in the region and better monitoring of supply chain movements across the country. The company hired Yuji Kuwahara as general manager and vice president of sales, Kaoru Matsuda as director of solutions engineering and Kazumi Mihashi as director of marketing to drive growth.
project44 also formally announced its expansion into Australia and New Zealand with a new office in Melbourne led by Archival Garcia, vice president and general manager for Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia at project44. There, the team will focus on responding to the unique supply chain challenges and intricacies facing customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Most recently, project44 moved its Paris office to a new location to better serve customers, attract talent and expand supply chain visibility across France and the European region. Alexandre Jennaoui, SVP of EMEA, and Emmanuel Condroyer, country manager for France, will continue to lead the company's operations in France.
"Around the world, supply chains are marked by increased complexities, capacity constraints and demands for more automation and real-time insights," said Guillermo Muñoz, assistant manager of logistics for Agrosuper. "Meeting those challenges requires a visibility platform that is global in its reach. project44 has proven itself to be a trusted source of global supply chain insights for Agrosuper, and it's exciting to see their continued geographic expansion across markets."
Former Salesforce Executive, CIO of the United States named Chief Operating Officer
Vivek Kundra joined the company as Chief Operating Officer to drive overall operational execution and help scale the company through rapid growth. Kundra joined project44 with more than 20 years of experience building teams and scaling organizations, having served as COO at Sprinklr, executive vice president of salesforce and the first Chief Information Officer of the United States, appointed by President Obama.
Industry Recognition and Awards
project44 was named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Real-Time Transportation Visibility Platforms (RTTVP) for the second year in a row. Gartner evaluated 11 vendors in 2022, and project44 was positioned highest for its "ability to execute" and as a leader for "completeness of vision."
The company has the most overall reviews of any RTTVP vendor on Gartner® Peer Insights™, 78% of which are 5-star reviews. Ninety-four percent of customers are also willing to recommend project44, as of August 2022.
project44 was also named the highest-rated vendor in both market presence and customer satisfaction in the G2 Summer 2022 Grid Report and Momentum Grid for Supply Chain Visibility Software. The company ranked highest in customer satisfaction for the fifth consecutive season, with 93% of users likely to recommend project44.
The company also made SupplyChainBrain's list of 100 Great Supply Chain Partners for 2022 — joining a select group of companies whose customers recognize them for providing outstanding solutions and services to the industry.
Lastly, project44 earned two product awards for its Port Intel solution. First, the platform was named a Top Supply Chain Project in 2022 by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for delivering bottom-line value to enterprises across a range of supply chain functions. Second, the platform was named Best Innovation Solution at SIL Barcelona 2022, the leading logistics summit for Southern Europe. A panel of journalists recognized Port Intel's real-time capabilities in helping supply chain professionals proactively plan and respond to changing customer needs.
To learn more about project44's products, teams and capabilities visit https://www.project44.com/.
About project44
project44 is on a mission to make supply chains work. As the supply chain connective tissue, project44 operates the world's most trusted end-to-end visibility platform that tracks more than 1 billion unique shipments annually for over 1,200 of the leading brands, including top companies in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, and oil, chemical & gas. Using project44, shippers and carriers across the globe drive greater predictability, resiliency, and sustainability.
The undisputed leader in the market, project44 was named the Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, #1 in FreightWaves FreightTech 2022, a five-time Leader in customer satisfaction on G2's Supply Chain Visibility Grid, one of SupplyChainBrain's 100 Great Supply Chain Partners of 2022, and the Customer's Choice in Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer report. project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse team spanning 23 global offices. Learn more at project44.com.
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Pre-professional certification will confirm foundational knowledge on how to use modern observability techniques with Prometheus to improve application performance, troubleshoot system implementations, and feed that data into other systems
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation® (CNCF®), which builds sustainable ecosystems for cloud native software, and The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced that the new Prometheus Certified Associate (PCA) exam is generally available, following several months of beta testing.
This new exam is for any engineer or application developer with a special interest in observability and monitoring. It enables candidates to demonstrate their foundational knowledge of best practices for monitoring cloud native applications and infrastructure using Prometheus and aims to prepare candidates to work with the fundamentals of data monitoring, metrics, alerts, and dashboards using Prometheus.
"The Prometheus project and community revolutionized the modern cloud native observability movement," said Chris Aniszczyk, CTO at the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. "Like the certifications before it, the PCA gives developers the ability to officially demonstrate their skills in understanding Prometheus and modern observability systems."
"We have created this certification to address a huge demand in the market for Prometheus knowledge," said Julien Pivotto, Prometheus maintainer and co-founder of O11y. This certification proves once again the maturity and the strength of the Prometheus ecosystem."
"It was great to work with the Linux Foundation on creating this official Prometheus certification program around Prometheus," said Prometheus co-founder and PromLabs founder Julius Volz. "At PromLabs, we are also looking forward to providing comprehensive training courses that prepare students for the PCA exam in an effective way."
"Observing wave after wave of adoption, it's sometimes hard to judge from the inside just how much of a standard Prometheus and its ecosystem has become. The market demand by both engineers and employers for a reliable baseline of Prometheus knowledge is proof positive that Prometheus and its ecosystem have crossed the chasm," said CNCF Governing Board member, Prometheus maintainer, and Director of Community at Grafana Labs Richard "RichiH" Hartmann. "Experts wanting to prove their merits, newcomers entering the field, and employers who value the continued education of their employees alike should leverage this exciting opportunity."
This exam is an online, proctored, multiple-choice exam. For technologists new to Prometheus, the Monitoring Systems and Services with Prometheus training course can be helpful to learn many of Prometheus' major features, best practices, and use cases. There are also organizations offering relevant training on the Prometheus support and training site.
We have seen significant interest in Prometheus over the past several months of beta testing and we're excited to now offer the certification to the general public," said Clyde Seepersad, SVP, and general manager of training & certification at The Linux Foundation. "The existing Prometheus training and new PCA certification will help individuals learn and verify their knowledge and skills to employers."
The exam is being developed in partnership with Certiverse. The online test development and delivery platform was chosen because its asynchronous content creation and automated workflows were proven in past projects with CNCF and The Linux Foundation to bring high-quality certification exams to market at accelerated rates, ensuring these certifications cover current, relevant topics.
Digital badges are available for the PCA and the PCA curriculum is available for review.
Additional Resources
- CNCF Newsletter
- CNCF Twitter
- CNCF Blog
- Learn About CNCF Membership
- Learn About CNCF End User Supporters
- Join the CNCF conversation on Slack
About Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Cloud native computing empowers organizations to build and run scalable applications with an open source software stack in public, private, and hybrid clouds. The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) hosts critical components of the global technology infrastructure, including Kubernetes, Prometheus, and Envoy. CNCF brings together the industry's top developers, end users, and vendors, and runs the largest open source developer conferences in the world. Supported by more than 800 members, including the world's largest cloud computing and software companies, as well as over 200 innovative startups, CNCF is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation. For more information, please visit www.cncf.io.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prospect Sustainable Income Fund, Inc. ("PSIF", "Fund", "we", "us" or "our") recently announced its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2022.
The Fund announced its net asset value ("NAV") per share is $7.03 as of June 30, 2022.
The Fund also declared monthly cash distributions to stockholders for September 2022 and October 2022 representing an annualized distribution rate of 7.00% based on the June 30, 2022 NAV per share.
The declared distributions have monthly record dates and are payable monthly to the stockholders of record as of the close of each record date in September 2022 and October 2022. Such distributions equal a weekly amount of $0.00944 per share of common stock (representing $0.12272 per common share on a quarterly basis) as follows:
Distributions shall first be treated as distributions of previously undistributed prior year investment company taxable income and then as distributions of current year investment company taxable income but will not affect tax reporting to shareholders.
For additional information, see the Fund's annual report on Form 10-K available at www.prospectsustainablebdc.com.
About Prospect Sustainable Income Fund, Inc.
PSIF is a publicly registered, non-traded business development company. PSIF invests primarily in senior and secured credit of privately owned U.S. middle market companies. PSIF's objective is to generate current income and, as a secondary objective, capital appreciation, by targeting investment opportunities with favorable risk-adjusted returns. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2022, PSIF's distributions were composed of approximately 73% from cash flows from its investments and operations, 27% was a return of capital, and 0% from borrowings.
About Prospect
PSIF is managed by Prospect Capital Management L.P. ("PCM"). PCM is an SEC-registered investment adviser that, along with its predecessors and affiliates, has a more than 30-year history of investing in and managing high-yielding debt and equity investments using both private partnerships and publicly traded closed-end structures. PCM and its affiliates employ a team of approximately 100 professionals who focus on credit-oriented investments yielding attractive current income. PCM has $8.6 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2022.
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Leading file system for video post-production and streaming applications now deploys in minutes on AWS, enabling simple remote access for collaborative video editing in the cloud
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum® Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO), the leader in solutions for video and unstructured data, today announced the immediate availability of Quantum's StorNext™ file system as a subscription offering in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that makes it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS Marketplace is one of the fastest ways to deploy StorNext shared storage and lets users connect from any location to edit video in the cloud as a team. Users can speed up post-production workflows by accessing data and collaborating remotely, eliminating the need to copy or transfer files between users.
"Today's announcement builds on the work Quantum and AWS have done to support customers in accelerating their journey to the cloud. This is the first time Quantum software is available for license and deployment on public cloud infrastructure, making it faster than ever to deploy and use StorNext," says Nick Elvester, general manager Primary Storage, Quantum. "Now our customers can quickly establish a shared storage environment in the cloud for creative users and easily move data between their on-premises and cloud StorNext environments to respond to new production demands."
StorNext is offered in a subscription model through AWS Marketplace without the need for hardware infrastructure buildout, custom configuration, or client software installation. This represents another step in Quantum's cloud strategy to meet customers' needs for agile production storage content operations which now includes StorNext, ActiveScale™ object storage systems supporting AWS Outposts, and Quantum's leading position in providing cold storage infrastructure to some of the world's largest hyperscalers.
StorNext in AWS Marketplace Availability
StorNext in AWS Marketplace is available in a choice of subscription periods in four configurations, starting at a complete StorNext environment of 12 terabytes (TB) of capacity. Each deployment can supplement existing StorNext installations in a hybrid model or as a fully cloud-based model to respond to emerging needs and requirements from customers and partners.
Each StorNext solution features a complete StorNext shared storage environment and includes:
- StorNext file system deployments in a choice of configurations from 12TB to 62.5TB, with pre-configured, ready-to-use StorNext services to manage and monitor clients, storage volumes, and data movement services such as Quantum FlexSync™ and FlexTier™.
- A range of subscription plans from monthly to multiple-year contracts to accommodate customer OPEX budgets. Usage-based consumption models count toward customer negotiated AWS Enterprise Discount Program (EDP) purchase commitments.
- Availability as a private offer from authorized Quantum and AWS Consulting Partners like Integrated Media Technologies and ThunderCat for custom pricing and other services.
- Efficient support of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) for bulk data storage, along with Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS).
- Easy connection via SMB with no client software installation or configuration required.
- Optional Quantum Distributed LAN Client (DLC) available at no additional cost to give a native platform file-system experience on macOS, Windows, and Linux clients.
- Optional tiering of data and content from StorNext volumes to Amazon S3, Amazon S3 Glacier, or other AWS storage services.
"We have long been a trusted architect of StorNext workflows on physical and converged appliances. Now, as an AWS Consulting Partner we have a range of deployment options to offer StorNext environments on AWS to help customers respond to and plan for any data workflow, analysis, or protection need," said Nic Perez, chief technology officer for cloud at ThunderCat Technology.
"AWS Marketplace helps customers innovate faster and procure solutions more easily," said Mona Chadha, director AWS Marketplace and ISV Alliances. "Having Quantum's StorNext in AWS Marketplace will allow customers to build highly agile data and content workflows on AWS, addressing critical business needs and accelerating time to market."
Quantum's StorNext in AWS Marketplace is available immediately, and will be on display at IBC 2022 in Amsterdam, September 9-12 in Stand 7.C39. Customers also can purchase professional services offerings bundled with StorNext in AWS Marketplace from Quantum resellers and AWS Consulting Partners like Integrated Media Technologies, Inc. (IMT) and ThunderCat. For more information, visit www.quantum.com.
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These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including without limitation, the following: the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including potential disruptions to our supply chain, employees, operations, sales and overall market conditions; the competitive pressures we face; risks associated with executing our strategy; the distribution of our products and the delivery of our services effectively; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; whether the market for active and cold data storage develops as anticipated and whether our products meet the developing needs of this market; and other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items discussed in "Risk Factors" in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2022 and our Form 10-Q filed on August 4, 2022. We do not intend to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation.
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SEATTLE, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the recognized Leader in Polar Adventures, has announced a September Sale featuring discounts as high as 35% on polar voyages in its Antarctic 22/23 and Arctic 23 sailing seasons—plus a special additional savings for solo travelers.
"We're so pleased to launch this September Sale that enables many different kinds of travelers—from couples to families to solo travelers— the chance to explore the Arctic or Antarctic. We believe that these experiences are not just a vacation, but trips of a lifetime." said Thomas Lennartz, Vice-president of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "This time-limited promotion not only offers savings of up to 35% off Antarctic voyages and 25% off Arctic voyages, but in addition we've reduced the deposit to US $500. And an extra-special benefit for solo travelers: we're waiving the single supplement on most voyages offered during our September SALE."
- Up to 35% savings this Antarctic season on select voyages.
- Up to 25% savings this Arctic season on select voyages.
- Quark Expeditions is waiving the Single Travelers Supplement on many voyages
- Guests only pay a US $500 deposit at time of booking.
- South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula: Penguin Safari
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View all offers in our September Sale.
About Quark Expeditions: Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine: The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers. Ultramarine has an Ice Class rating of 1A+ and Polar Class rating of PC6, which contribute to the vessel's superior standards of safety standard. The ship's innovative sustainability features, which help reduce its environmental footprint, include a micro auto gasification system (MAGS), which is capable of converting onboard waste into energy, eliminating the need for the transportation of waste.
About Travelopia: Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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-Reejig accelerates growth and global expansion with investment from Salesforce Ventures only weeks after being recognized as a 2022 Cloud 100 Rising Star
-Reejig also announces the launch of its Impact Fund to help underrepresented communities unlock career opportunities, growth, and potential in support of Reejig's Zero Wasted Potential mission
SILICON VALLEY, Calif. , Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise-grade workforce intelligence platform Reejig is proud to announce an investment from Salesforce Ventures today. This funding will accelerate the growth of Reejig's global team, further develop its award-winning workforce intelligence technology, and drive Reejig's mission for Zero Wasted Potential in people, businesses, and society.
Since launching in 2019, Reejig has raised over $38 million in funding including infusions from Skip Capital, headed by Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar, Airtree Ventures, Culture Amp's Didier Elzinga, and now Salesforce Ventures.
This latest funding announcement comes shortly after Reejig was named on the 2022 Cloud 100 Rising Star list, which highlights the top 20 promising cloud computing startups. Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum also honored Reejig as a Technology Pioneer for innovation with the world's first independently audited ethical talent AI and Zero Wasted Potential mission.
Siobhan Savage, CEO and co-founder of Reejig, said, "We're helping organizations optimize their workforces and unlock their people's potential. This starts with having an unbiased view of who your people are, what skills they have, and how busy they are. Our workforce intelligence platform provides organizations with a central nervous system for all their talent decisions, giving them the tools to get the right skills in the right place at the right time - ensuring everyone has access to a meaningful career."
"Addressing the huge skills gap and shortage of training opportunities for working is more important than ever. We're thrilled to partner with Reejig, who is transforming the way businesses mobilise, reskill and optimise their workforces," said Mike Ferrari, Managing Director, Salesforce Ventures APAC. "We look forward to working alongside the Reejig team as they continue to grow."
In recent years, circumstances like the global pandemic, remote work, and emerging technologies have disrupted the workplace. In response to market uncertainty, many companies have resorted to mass layoffs. Crunchbase reports that over 40,000 workers in the U.S. tech sector have been laid off in the year to August 2022. At the same time, 87% of executives are experiencing skills gaps and are struggling to reskill and upskill their workforce to meet business demands, according to McKinsey research.
Pursuing its commitment to creating a world of Zero Wasted Potential, Reejig has announced the launch of the Reejig Impact Fund to help underrepresented communities unlock career opportunities, growth, and potential. The Reejig Impact Fund will donate Reejig's workforce intelligence technology to veteran, skilled refugee and other underrepresented communities, with a goal to reskill, build new capabilities, and remove barriers to career opportunities for all.
"We're not just building technology, we're also creating recurring impact and change for the better. The Reejig Impact Fund is our way of giving back to society by removing barriers to career opportunities for all," Savage commented. "When people have fair and equitable access to personally meaningful work — no matter their background — all of society can reap the benefits."
In the last year, Reejig's team has grown by over 1000% and opened offices in APAC, NAMER, and the UK. It is rapidly adding to its global enterprise client portfolio such as AWS, Woolworths Group, KPMG, John Holland, and Allianz.
Reejig is a leading workforce intelligence platform that enables global organizations to find, retain, and upskill talent at scale. Powered by the world's first independently-audited, ethical AI, Reejig acts as your central nervous system for all talent decisions, enabling zero wasted potential. Learn more by visiting reejig.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Salesforce Ventures helps enterprising founders build companies that reinvent the way the world works. Since 2009, we've invested in and partnered with more than 400 of the world's most tenacious enterprise software companies from seed to IPO, including Airtable, Databricks, DocuSign, Guild Education, Hopin, monday.com, nCino, Snowflake, Snyk, Stripe, Tanium, and Zoom. Salesforce Ventures leverages our decades of expertise in the cloud and our long-term relationships with key decision-makers at thousands of businesses around the world to give our portfolio companies an unfair advantage, help them build credibility, and accelerate growth. Salesforce Ventures has invested in more than 25 countries with offices all over the world including in San Francisco, Irvine, New York, London, Tokyo, and Sydney. Follow @SalesforceVC and learn more at http://www.salesforceventures.com.
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Shared Priorities Include Sustainability, Workforce Development
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has joined CESMII –The Smart Manufacturing Institute as its newest member.
"We're thrilled to have a market maker like Rockwell Automation join us to help advance the adoption of smart manufacturing across the U.S. manufacturing base," said John Dyck, CESMII CEO. "Because of their expertise in workforce development and sustainable manufacturing, Rockwell will be a welcome ally in our efforts to democratize smart manufacturing."
Dyck said to help accelerate this effort, Rockwell's vice president of Sustainability, Tom O'Reilly, will join the CESMII board of directors.
"The connection between smart manufacturing, greater efficiency and ultimately, cost savings, is one of the most important conversations happening in U.S. manufacturing," O'Reilly said. "Recognizing the urgent need, we look forward to working with CESMII to reduce the industry's carbon footprint while helping to advance data driven sustainability for members."
In addition to sustainability, Rockwell is committed to workforce development in educating both incoming and experienced workers. Its in-house training and joint industry initiatives help enlist seasoned workers and military veterans in manufacturing careers.
"Today's manufacturing environment is very fast paced and requires high digital skills, understanding of how it all connects, and constant learning to keep pace with the technology changes that are occurring on the factory floor," said Michael Cook, director of Global Academic Engagement for Rockwell. "Modern manufacturing workers must possess key technical skill sets and have a desire to upskill with fresh knowledge on an almost constant basis to be successful."
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 25,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
CESMII is the United States' national institute on Smart Manufacturing, driving cultural and technological transformation and secure industrial technologies as national imperatives. By enabling frictionless movement of information between real-time Operations and the people and systems that create value in and across Manufacturing organizations, CESMII is impacting manufacturing performance through measurable improvements in areas such as: quality, throughput, costs/ profitability, safety, asset reliability and energy productivity. Learn more at cesmii.org and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Flair's products tie heating and cooling to occupancy, reducing energy consumption in unused spaces
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flair, creators of smart vents, thermostats and easy-to-use software for room-level temperature control, today announced the closing of a $7.6M Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Active Impact Investments and Lowercarbon Capital, with participation from existing investors SOSV, Skyview, Peter Nagar and Resilience Capital Partners, as well as new investors Shell Ventures, Susquehanna Foundation and strategic participation from 3M Ventures, the venture capital arm of 3M.
"Building operations generate more than 25% of our global GHG emissions annually. The magic of what the team at Flair has built is that customers are adopting their suite of products to solve a comfort problem first, which happens to also meaningfully reduce one of the largest sources of emissions." - Mike Winterfield, Managing Partner, Active Impact Investments
"All over the world people are trying to get their hands on heat pumps, the cheapest and cleanest way to cool homes. Flair turns all these machines into smart devices that save your bill and the grid." - Chris Sacca, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Lowercarbon Capital
Flair's ever-growing install base consists of tens of thousands of homes and businesses primarily in North America, with the company managing 60 Megawatts of energy globally. This Series A funding will be used to expand their team, grow utility and distribution partnerships, while building next generation products and experiences. Flair will expand on its OEM partnerships to drive heat-pump adoption, leveraging its leading home hybridization solution in the pursuit of transitioning the US building sector off oil and gas energy sources as quickly as possible.
"Flair is providing its customers with an elegant set of solutions that not only reduce their energy consumption and improve their comfort, but also enable a more flexible, responsive energy system. It's exactly these types of solutions that are needed to decarbonize buildings and advance the energy transition." - Hector MacQuarrie, Venture Principal, Shell Ventures
Beyond efficiency and building level electrification, Flair is supporting the grid by balancing heating and cooling demand with intermittent clean energy, like solar and wind. The load flexibility provided by Flair's products is a step forward in decarbonizing the energy system while maintaining grid reliability and resiliency.
"We are thrilled to work with forward-thinking investors who share our vision and values and can help position us for the future. This investment represents a clear conviction about the urgency of reducing the impact of buildings and is a recognition of the criticality of both software and hardware solutions needed to transition to a clean energy future. Flair is building the most sophisticated solutions for decarbonizing heating and cooling in residential and commercial buildings and this funding will increase our product compatibility and customer base, while continuing to support our mission of bringing meaningful energy reduction and improved comfort to people's lives." - Daniel Myers, Co-Founder and CEO, Flair
Find out more about Flair's smart vents, thermostats and easy-to-use software at flair.co.
About Flair
Flair makes smart vents, thermostats and advanced software for room-level temperature control.
Flair's suite of affordable products solve HVACs most difficult, long standing, and widespread problems.
Flair is a team of engineers, designers, and communicators with a passion for saving energy. Their mission is simple - to cost effectively increase comfort while decreasing energy.
Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Flair's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC dealers/distributors, and utilities.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will host the inaugural MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients and the patient navigation program in the area. Charlotte is one of only a few cities in the U.S. with a patient navigator and this event will continue to fund the critical work that this team does. The Walk will be held on October 8, 2022, at Uptown Charlotte.
"We look forward to creating a community for anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather, in person, for this year's Walk. Funds raised from the MORE THAN PINK Walk will further our ability to meet the needs of patients by supporting Komen's Patient Care Center's Breast Care Helpline, Financial Assistance and Patient Navigation programs, and improve outcomes for all patients," said, Kimberly Burrows, State Executive Director at Susan G. Komen.
Komen is pleased to welcome both new and returning sponsors this year: Bank of America, Walgreens, Pink Energy, WJZY, Audi Charlotte, iHeart Radio, Principal Financial Group, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina, Novant Health, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company, Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry, Norsan Media, DASH, and Carolina CAT Rental.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the Walk:
- Pre-walk warm up from Burn Bootcamp
- Pillar tents with activations from various sponsors on-site
- Survivor parade with recognition of MBC thrivers and breast cancer survivors
- Family Fun Zone with activities for all ages sponsored by Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry
- Hope Village, a place for survivors and those living with metastatic breast cancer to gather
Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk
UPTOWN CHARLOTTE
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
OCTOBER 8, 2022
7:00 AM EVENT OPENS
8:30 AM OPENING CEREMONY
9:00 AM WALK
Register Online
Komen.org/CharlotteWalk
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
CONTACT: Camille Smith
Susan G. Komen
972-855-1688
csmith@komen.com
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OC Community Support Needed for Patient Navigation and Screening and Diagnostics
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will hold an in-person OC MORE THAN PINK Walk to raise critical funds that support breast cancer patients in the community who are in need of direct patient services such as patient navigation and screening and diagnostics.
The Komen OC MORE THAN PINK Walk will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Newport Beach at Pacific Life Insurance Company at Fashion Island.
"We look forward to seeing our community that includes anyone impacted by breast cancer as we gather again, in person, for this year's OC MORE THAN PINK Walk. Funds raised support Komen's work in research and patient care services that are important to our community including patient navigation and screening and diagnostics," said Robin Walker, Development Director of OC Susan G. Komen.
"For 30 years, Komen is a proud partner with our local OC community, and this year, our goal is to raise $550,000 to help people facing breast cancer today. With the economic downturn affecting those we serve, the demand for Komen services is greater than ever," said Walker. "We are grateful for everyone who is fundraising now, for our Walk Teams, sponsors and volunteers who make it possible for the women and men of OC facing breast cancer and metastatic breast cancer to receive the support they need."
Komen appreciates our returning Walk sponsors: Pacific Life Insurance Company; Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie Company; Kaiser Permanente Orange County; Mentor Worldwide LLC; City of Newport Beach; Hoag Family Cancer Institute; Pepsi/Frito-Lay; UCI Health; KABC-TV; and Cox Communications.
Komen is excited to welcome new sponsors for this year's OC Walk including Mother's Markets; Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions; Amgen; American Bone Health; Agendia; OC Fire Local 3631; Simplify Asset Management; Thales Avionics; Keck Medicine of USC Newport Beach; Breastlink/RadNet; and Ware Malcomb.
Additionally, Brianna Ruffalo, KABC-TV meteorologist and reporter, will serve as Emcee of the OC Walk.
Participants can expect to enjoy the following at the OC Walk:
- Complimentary breakfast for Top Fundraisers
- Free T-shirts for breast cancer survivors and MBC thrivers
- Pathway of Hope Parade honoring breast cancer survivors and MBC thrivers
- Hope Village where survivors and those living with MBC can gather
- Anaheim Ducks Mascot Wild Wing will make a special appearance thanks to Pacific Premiere Bank
- Participants can bring a photo to place with a special message to honor a loved one at the WE REMEMBER tent
- RESEARCH, CARE, COMMUNITY, AND ACTION tents for participants to see how their support makes a difference in OC
- Personalized back signs to share who serves as an inspiration to walk
- Local sponsors and vendors providing educational and resource information for patients and survivors
- DJ Desi to provide music
- Live marching band
Komen OC MORE THAN PINK Walk
Pacific Life Insurance Company at Fashion Island
700 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Newport Beach, California
Sunday, September 25, 2022
6:30 AM Event Opens
8:30am Pathway of Hope Parade & Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM MORE THAN PINK Walk Begins
Register Online for more information
https://www.komen.org/orangecountywalk
Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.
CONTACT: Deb Song
(309)416-0419
dsong@komen.org
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Donny Dye will participate in a fireside chat on "The AHA Moment: Localizing Content"
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Pistol, the leading collaborative advertising platform that delivers local activation at scale, recently announced that its SVP of Sales and Marketing, Donny Dye, will be speaking at Localogy's Place 2022 Conference in New York City on September 13th.
Dye will participate in a fireside chat titled, "The AHA Moment: Localizing Content," on Tuesday, September 13th at 2:30 PM EST. His talk will explore how brands, agencies, and resellers can bring digital depth to local waypoints by localizing content."
"In contrast to national campaign budgets being reduced, local spending has increased by double digits among our partners," said Dye. "In a world where every advertising dollar must be used to its full potential, combining the power of a brand with the credibility of a local store creates a personal connection between the buyer, the seller, and the brand."
Place 2022 will explore the intersection of digital and place and what the metaverse means for local commerce. At this industry-defining event, SaaS, Media, Agency, and Technology leaders from Tiger Pistol, Square, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, iHeart Media will discuss the future of commerce, real estate, data, and connection, as well as the products and services that will be the foundation of the metaverse.
"The metaverse will offer advertisers more signals and places to display ads, but it will still require forethought and ingenuity to build authentic engagement between brands and consumers," says Dye. "To be truly impactful, ads must be both highly relevant to the consumer, but also unobtrusive so as not to devalue either the brand or the storefront in the eyes of the consumer. It's going to be up to adtech to evolve, and grow, with the times."
Tickets for Localogy Place 2022 are available for purchase online through Eventbrite.
Tiger Pistol, the most award-winning collaborative advertising platform, makes high-performance social advertising simple and scalable for clients and their partners, removing the barriers to customer acquisition, sales growth, and partner loyalty. Tiger Pistol's Collaborative Advertising Platform™ utilizes advanced technology and automation to unite enterprise brands, resellers, or agencies with their partners to acquire and engage new customers within their local communities. A Meta Business Partner, Tiger Pistol is the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads in the world, supporting clients in 22 global markets with more than 700,000 campaigns published annually. Learn more by visiting TigerPistol.com, or following on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
Localogy is the only trade association focused on building and growing the $10 Trillion U.S. Local marketplace for both our members and the more than 30 million local and small business companies who depend on them every day.
CONTACT: Christina Morello
Director, Marketing and Communications
christina.morello@tigerpistol.com
(330) 354-0899
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UNLEASH America's International Festival of HR has a new home in Las Vegas as it moves to CAESAR'S FORUM in April 2023
LONDON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the success of its first post-pandemic event in May 2022, UNLEASH America will be bringing the brand new International Festival of HR to Las Vegas on 26-27th April 2023.
Set on the east side of the Strip, Caeser's Forum is the new home of UNLEASH America for the next three years where they will host world-class speakers from some of America's leading employers including the United Nations, Coca Cola, Estée Lauder, Financial Times and many more.
Thousands of HR and recruitment executives are expected to congregate for three days of powerful content, technology demos and after hours networking events with the likes of Maverick Helicopters, Exotics Racing and Top Golf.
"By committing to bringing UNLEASH back to Vegas for the next few years we echo the hope that lies ahead for the industry after the struggles we all faced during the pandemic. People and organizations across the U.S. need to believe in ideas and have the desire for change before they can deliver it," said Marc Coleman, CEO and Founder of UNLEASH. "The International Festival of HR aspires to play an important role in shaping the future of work by gathering the best of the best in HR together to share innovative ideas and change the way HR is thought about."
Russell Klosk, Managing Director - Talent & Organization Strategy, Accenture says, "The UNLEASH team have dominated Europe for years by offering a different format, sharing how HR is chasing new ways of doing things. And now they've successfully brought that formula to UNLEASH America, attracting a higher level of HR professionals (VP/SVP and CHROs) as a result. UNLEASH brings direct buyers interested in hearing what's coming, not just what has already been done."
Key sponsors also attending UNLEASH America's International Festival of HR include Workhuman, Equifax, IBM, Paradox, Atlas, Globalisation Partners, BetterUp, SmartRecruiters and many more.
For more information on the speakers, exhibitors and where to sign up for tickets, visit https://www.unleash.ai/unleashamerica/get-tickets/
About UNLEASH
UNLEASH is a global digital media and events business that brings the latest news, analysis and market trends to HR, technology, learning and recruitment leaders.
Since 2011, UNLEASH has served the global HR community. It drives transformation and pushes the industry forward. UNLEASH exists to inspire, connect and empower HR leaders worldwide to stay one step ahead in the fast-changing world of work.
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HOUSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Great Place to Work Institute® has ranked Venterra in the #12 spot on their first-ever Best Workplaces in Real Estate recognition, as published by FORTUNE©.
Given that the recognition is the first of its kind from the institute, and that Best Workplaces in Real Estate organizations were selected based on an analysis of survey responses from more than 23,000 team members from Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies in the real estate industry, the award is particularly meaningful. Meeting The Great Place to Work Institute's® "Certified" standard is an honorable distinction on its own, but Venterra's most recent team member survey revealed that the majority, 92% of colleagues, feel Venterra is a great place to work. A number 35% higher than the average U.S. company, this positive feedback provided Venterra the opportunity to be considered for this selective recognition.
Great Place to Work is the only company culture award in America that selects winners based on how fairly employees are treated. Companies are assessed on how well they are creating a great employee experience regardless of race, gender, age, disability status, or any other individual employee aspect or role.
"We're honored to have been named on Great Place to Work's first-ever real estate recognition alongside such reputable leaders in the industry," said Venterra CEO, John Foresi. "Direct feedback from our colleagues and residents continues to be the driver behind our initiatives and innovations, allowing us to make changes when our customers need them most. That, coupled with the care our teams deliver, differentiates us in the space and continues to be noticed outside of the organization."
"The way that our team members embody our Core Values and Employer Promises has resulted in countless amazing experiences for our residents and colleagues portfolio-wide. We are humbled to have colleagues who take pride in their communities, who are validated when their properties are highly rated by current and previous renters, and who strive to create a positive experience for those who choose to call Venterra home. This unique company culture has ultimately led to Venterra being worthy of recognitions like this one," said Venterra Chairman, Andrew Stewart.
"These companies have adapted to the challenges of an ever-changing workplace by their commitment to inclusive, high-trust cultures where employees are treated as human beings first and foremost," says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work. "Congratulations to the Best Workplaces in Real Estate."
The Great Place to Work® Institute has recognized our workplace culture numerous times in the past. In addition to the Best Workplaces in Real Estate award, we've ranked on lists including Best Workplaces for Millennials, Best Workplaces for Women, Best Workplaces for Diversity, Best Workplaces in Canada, Best Workplaces for Today's Youth in Canada, and Best Workplaces in Texas. Take a moment to explore our previous awards and find out more about our latest Great Place to Work® survey results from our company profile.
Founded in 2001, Venterra Realty owns and manages 75 communities and more than 22,000 apartment units across 17 US cities that provide housing to over 39,000 people and 12,000 pets. The organization has completed approximately $8.7 billion in real estate transactions and currently manages a portfolio of multi-family real estate assets valued at over $4.7 billion. Venterra is committed to improving the lives of its residents by delivering industry-leading customer experience. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award-winning company culture at Venterra.com.
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Allie Foard
Communications Manager & Brand Specialist
Venterramedia@venterraliving.com
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Former Cerner president to lead apree health in its mission to build an integrated digital navigation and advanced primary care category leader
SEATTLE and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vera Whole Health, Inc. and Castlight Health, Inc. announced today the appointment of Donald Trigg as chief executive officer and unveiled a new company brand: apree health. Effective this week, Trigg serves as chief executive officer and joins the company's board of directors.
"apree health is uniquely prepared to transform the healthcare industry with an end-to-end solution that brings together navigation, advanced primary care, and a financial model with aligned incentives that transforms lives through better health," said Ronald Williams, chairman of the board of the combined Vera Whole Health and Castlight Health company. "Don is a proven industry leader who has spent almost two decades at the intersection of healthcare and IT to help improve health outcomes. He is the right chief executive to drive our efforts to unlock and scale value-based care for the benefit of providers, patients, plan sponsors, and health plans."
Ravi Sachdev, partner at lead investor Clayton, Dubilier & Rice added, "When we announced the Vera Whole Health and Castlight Health combination, we set out on a mission to accelerate payment and care delivery transformation through the combination of technology and a unique clinical delivery model. We've now reached a major milestone towards that goal with Don's appointment as CEO."
Trigg most recently served as president of Cerner Corporation. During his tenure, the company grew from more than $800 million to almost $6 billion in revenue. As President, Trigg had full P&L responsibilities across all Cerner business groups spanning from the clinical EMR and revenue cycle to a set of strategic growth businesses beyond the EMR including provider health network strategies around value-based care.
"There is a crisis of affordability in U.S. healthcare that will define the decade," said Trigg. "The market is tired of point solutions that fail to deliver a person-centric system of care with world-class experience, improved outcomes, and lower costs. apree health has an opportunity to deliver an end-to-end strategy for digital navigation, advanced primary care, and member risk management. It will improve the lives of millions of Americans and be transformative for U.S. healthcare."
Donald Trigg most recently served as president of Cerner Corporation. As president of Cerner, Don held general management, P&L, and operational responsibilities for the full breadth of Cerner's business groups. These groups were comprised of Cerner's foundational electronic medical record (EMR) and revenue cycle. They also included almost $1 billion in revenue of strategic growth businesses ranging from Real-Time Health Systems (RTHS) within the four walls of the hospital to the Health Network, Behavioral Health, and LTPAC and Workforce Health businesses beyond the four walls of the hospital to the Real-World Data and Clinical Trials business.
During more than a decade at Cerner, Trigg held diverse leadership roles throughout the business. His responsibilities ranged from executive vice president of Cerner's Strategic Growth businesses to managing director of the United Kingdom and Ireland operations in London, England to general manager of the Midwest region within the U.S. market to the first-ever vice president of Cerner's government practice.
Outside of Cerner, Trigg has extensive experience scaling early-stage growth businesses. From 2010-2012, he led the execution of natural language processing supplier CodeRyte's rapid growth plan, culminating in its strategic acquisition by 3M in 2012. He served on the board of referral management leader, Boston-based Kyruus, as well as on the board of the Medicare Advantage solution provider for health systems, St. Louis-based Lumeris.
Trigg also spent more than a decade in Washington, D.C. He worked four years for George W. Bush on his 2000 presidential campaign in Austin, Texas, and his presidential first term in office in Washington, D.C. He also worked in a variety of senior policy roles in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Trigg earned a bachelor's degree from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. He is the co-author of The New Health Economy: Ground Rules for Leaders (Georgetown University Press).
apree health is on a mission to build the first end-to-end healthcare solution that redefines the care experience and transforms the way patients access and engage with care, the way providers deliver care, and the way employers and other purchasers pay for care. apree health does this by combining best-in-class navigation and data-driven insights, the most advanced primary care model, and value-based risk models to unlock health outcomes and make life better for those it serves.
Vera Whole Health is leading the critical shift to value-based care across the United States. Vera is the only care model with the capability to deliver whole system health to a diverse patient population from a single care center. The Vera model is uniquely designed to help people achieve optimum social, psychological, and physical well-being—an outcome that's neither probable nor affordable within the current sick-care system.
Castlight is on a mission to make it as easy as humanly possible for people to navigate the healthcare system and live happier, healthier, more productive lives. As a leader in healthcare navigation, Castlight provides a world-class digital platform with a team of clinical and benefits experts to help members easily connect and engage with the right programs and care, at the right time. Castlight partners with Fortune 500 companies and health plans to transform employee and member benefits into one comprehensive health and wellbeing experience to deliver better health outcomes and maximize returns on healthcare investments.
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Natalie Pacini
Highwire PR
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FORT MCDOWELL, Ariz., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is proud to introduce the award-winning property's new Sportsbook powered by Betfred, featuring state-of-the-art 4K video walls and displays, a cashier stand with four wagering terminals, and strategically located betting kiosks designed to appeal to sports betting enthusiasts throughout Arizona.
"We took our time in creating our new Sportsbook because we wanted to learn from those that came before us, maximize existing resources, and leverage the latest electronic advancements so we could take our facility to the next level of gaming excellence," explained Kirk Brumbaugh, Table Games Director for the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.
Powered by Betfred Sportsbook (with whom the We-Ko-Pa Casino has partnered since August 2021 to bring sports betting to Arizona residents), the new Sportsbook boasts a massive Planar 4K direct view LED video wall (47' wide by 9' tall) that can show three separate games side-by-side, with each screen measuring 18'4' diagonally. Each screen can be further split into four separate 9.2' diagonal sections, allowing up to 12 separate games to be seen simultaneously.
"We're excited to increase our presence in Arizona in partnership with the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort and WKP Sportsbook," stated Bryan Bennett, Chief Operating Officer of Betfred USA Sports. "As a team, we set out early to create one of the best game-watching and betting experiences in the state, and we're confident we've accomplished that goal."
Opening just in time for football season, the new Sportsbook is connected to WKP Sports & Entertainment, a full-service sports bar that offers a variety of innovative appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, salads and entrees along with more than 45 draft beers, signature cocktails, their proprietary Party Punch, beer cocktails, wine, premium spirits and adult milkshakes. Beverage service will be available during the Sportsbook hours of operation.
The new Sportsbook is open seven days a week from 10 am on weekdays (9 am on Saturday and Sunday) until closing. For more information about the We-Ko-Pa Casino's new Sportsbook, visit www.wekopacasinoresort.com.
Owned and operated by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, the spectacular 166,341-square-foot We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort boasts state-of-the-art gaming, a variety of specialty fine and casual dining restaurants, and live entertainment. The attached AAA Four Diamond hotel offers 246 luxurious guestrooms and suites; 25,000 square feet of meeting space; and two resort-style outdoor pools.
The casino resort's proximity to the two highly acclaimed courses at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and numerous outdoor activities at Fort McDowell Adventures make it the ideal destination for a vacation, business function or special event.
Betfred USA Sports is the wholly owned US subsidiary of Betfred Group, a Warrington, United Kingdom-based bookmaker that owns and operates over 1400 betting shops in the UK as well as industry leading online and mobile products in the UK and Spain. Betfred Group created Las Vegas-based Betfred USA Sports in 2019 specifically to enter the robust and ever-expanding US sports betting market. Betfred USA Sports, a proud sportsbook sponsor of the Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals and Colorado Rockies, is currently a licensed operator in Arizona, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Washington and Colorado, with Ohio, Nevada, Maryland and Virginia pending regulatory approval.
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"The future of the internet is in the hands of developers and it's our job to create products to support them to build it" Wix CEO at Wix DevCon 2022
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ: WIX), a leading global SaaS platform to create, manage and grow an online presence, today completed the first ever Wix DevCon 2022, which consisted of Wix expert-led presentations and various product announcements, all of which were built by developers for developers. The new tools are focused on the expansion of the Wix product suite providing more control and customization for professional web developers.
"Over the last 12 years we have worked hard on building Wix to be a more robust platform with many solutions to better support developers. Now, we're committed to opening Wix's business building blocks to further enable web professionals to create custom, robust online experiences using code," said Avishai Abrahami, Co-Founder and CEO of Wix. "I'm proud of how far the platform has come and the opportunity to showcase our latest developments at Wix DevCon 2022 and we will continue to innovate and support developers as they trailblaze the future of web creation."
"Web development is at the core of Wix, evolving from solely a no-code platform supporting self-creators, to today, introducing our next phase to meet the needs of developers as they embark on their web development journeys," said Yoav Abrahami, Chief Architect and Head of Velo at Wix Code. "Developers are building longer and more complex projects than ever before, making it imperative for them to have more customizable and collaborative experiences. This is why we're not just rolling out new features, we are changing our infrastructure to be congruent with the future of web development. The best part is that we're just getting started; we'll continue to open and expand the platform to further accelerate more powerful digital solutions."
Wix Blocks, enables professional designers and developers to create an application with the ease of drag and drop and then package it as a full application with the power of the Velo code, collections and back-end code in one powerful solution. The visual design workspace provides a high-velocity ecosystem enabling users to build their own highly-customizable and reusable applications and widgets across sites built on Wix and Editor X. Developers and designers can work concurrently and collaboratively on the same project without strong dependencies on each other, through the separation of business logic and UX/UI. This enables complete optimization of web development and management for both developers and designers. For example, when an application is built the designer can create different versions of UX and UI with the same business logic to be used across various sites, eliminating duplicative efforts and significantly increasing their workflow capabilities.
Wix is redefining eCommerce with a new open platform that provides developers the freedom to engineer custom eCommerce experiences for any business need at a higher velocity. The platform provides the flexibility to build scalable, online businesses whether working with a business that provides a service, appointment booking, event tickets, or products. By opening the first set of eCommerce APIs, users can integrate any catalog of sellable items to Wix and build any business on top of it, add additional fees to the checkout and order functionality, introduce their own logic and 3rd party integrations for discount rules and shipping options at checkout.
Wix is opening a Velo integration with Git and Github, extending Velo from single developer use to teams. Currently available on Editor X, the Git integration enables developers to create and manage sites as a team, use any integrated development environment (IDE), integrate with CI / CD workflows and incorporate automated testing and verification tools. The Wix Git integration allows developers to work within a more stable and standard environment and provides more transparency to better mitigate problems.
For more information on Wix DevCon 2022 visit https://www.wixdevcon.com/.
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security, and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to have full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
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Two historic ranger stations in the Shoshone National Forest are now receiving maintenance that has been put off for years due to a lack of funding. According to the Powell Tribune, the funding arrived thanks to the 2020 bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act. The Sunlight and Crandall ranger stations will be refurbished and several roads and trails will also receive much needed maintenance.
WalletHub.com has ranked two Wyoming communities in its list of the best places to retire to. Casper ranks 11th in the nation and Cheyenne ranks 25th. Both cities ranked in the top 10 in the affordability category.
Visit Casper has created a new call-in audio tour for the city’s murals. According to the Casper Star Tribune, it includes 10 murals, with plans to add more in the future. During the tour, artists share the stories behind the murals, how they designed the pieces and what the paintings mean to them.
If you’ve ever thought about starting your own vineyard, the University of Wyoming Extension in Lander is holding a one day educational program on growing grapes in the state on September 17. According to a press release, attendees will also be able to participate in a hands-on demonstration at a local operation. | https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/2022-09-08/friday-september-8 | 2022-09-08T17:23:26Z |
"Beginning today, masks are encouraged but optional" on subways, buses and regional trains, New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on Wednesday. Officials said the change reflects the latest health data.
Simple, right? After all, the MTA won praise during the pandemic for using clear, positive language to educate transit riders about staying safe. But that changed in a quintessential New York City minute when people saw the signs MTA used to explain the new policy.
The messages, in MTA's trademark yellow, urged people to respect anyone wearing a mask, or choosing not to — and also gave a jokey thumbs-up to improperly worn masks, incensing New Yorkers and health experts who saw it as a thumb in the eye to people who endured being an early global epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The backlash cites the threat omicron poses
"Whoever designed your poster should be fired. It's public endangerment and mask misinformation!!" said Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist, in replying to MTA's tweet about the change.
Critics of the new policy say it puts immunocompromised people at risk. They maintain that it's too early to drop masking mandates, noting that omicron and its BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants recently spurred the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to urge people to get new booster shots.
The Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY said it is "disagrees and is disheartened" by the decision to lift the mask mandate on public transit.
New Yorkers also could be excused for feeling a bit of whiplash. One day before the MTA showed off its new signs, the city's health department stated, "New Yorkers: Masks are still required on public transit. All masks should cover the nose and the mouth."
Send in the memes
People panning MTA's new sign say it undermines the agency's earlier messaging, which reminded transit users that masks shouldn't be tucked under their chin or only cover their nose.
A flurry of memes soon emerged, purporting to apply the MTA's new approach to other situations. Mandates against smoking indoors or peeing in swimming pools, for instance, were translated into the slippery slope of "encouraged but optional."
During the pandemic, New Yorkers have repeatedly been told that they're "all in this together." Gov. Kathy Hochul echoed the idea as she tweeted out the MTA's new policy.
"Nothing says 'we're in this together' like 'you do you' on public safety messaging," Katie Mack replied to Hochul on Twitter.
The issue of when to mask isn't going away
Under the dire threat of the coronavirus, many people who live in densely populated areas came to see mask mandates as a shared inconvenience that saves lives. The compulsion to cover mouths and noses permeated people's lives, from their dreams to their corner store. But falling rates of new cases, deaths and hospitalization from COVID-19 this year have prompted officials to drop many mask mandates.
The latest data in New York City show those rates still decreasing, with daily averages of 1,921 cases, 63 hospitalizations, and five deaths.
The MTA had touted wearing masks as a sign of respect — an idea that found a home in New York and other big cities, where masks became one more ingredient in the complicated mix of individual choice and public accommodation that cities require.
So it perhaps comes as little surprise that when the MTA abruptly tinkered with that mix by telling people to just "do you," people revolted. As anyone who's ridden on MTA might attest, some fellow patrons are willing to take the idea of "you do you" far beyond the realm of face masks.
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A new Netflix series “Our National Parks” tells the stories of the world’s most iconic national parks and the creatures who call them home. The series is narrated by former President Barack Obama, who just won an Emmy for outstanding narration.
Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson talks with executive producer James Honeyborne and producer Sophie Todd.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Collar worn by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg up for auction
(CNN) – She was a trailblazer serving on the nation’s highest court for 27 years.
Now, nearly 100 personal items of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg are up for auction.
According to Auction House Bonhams, the items being offered include some rare signature pieces from Ginsburg’s fashion collection.
Some of the items include two pairs of her lace gloves, one of her favorite shawls and a beaded gilt collar necklace.
Justice Ginsburg was known for styling her judicial robes with bold collars.
This one being auctioned is estimated to be worth between $3,000 and $5,000.
The auction is now live on Bonhams.com. It ends Sept. 16.
The proceeds will benefit SOS Children’s Villages, an organization that cares for foster children or those who are at risk of losing their parents.
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Updated September 8, 2022 at 12:07 PM ET
Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after her doctors became worried about her health.
Members of the royal family are already by the queen's bedside in Balmoral — and others are on their way — after her doctors placed the 96-year-old monarch under medical supervision Thursday, the British media, including the BBC and The Guardian, reported.
"Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen's doctors are concerned for Her Majesty's health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
The BBC reported that the statement — and the fact that family members are traveling to her — marks a significant change in her situation. The health of the longest-serving ruler in British history has been of concern in recent years, and more so over the summer.
Prince Charles, the queen's oldest son and heir to the throne, represented Elizabeth at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in late July.
When she arrived in Balmoral for her summer break, a welcome ceremony was moved indoors to accommodate her mobility issues, The Guardian reported. Elizabeth also missed the Braemar Gathering highland games earlier this month.
Before leaving office, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the queen in Balmoral this week, as did incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss.
A Privy Council meeting was postponed Wednesday after doctors advised the queen to get some rest, according to The Guardian.
At 96, Elizabeth has served longer than any other British ruler, and is the second longest-reigning monarch in history. The United Kingdom celebrated her 70 years on the throne with a Platinum Jubilee in June.
The monarchy is the head of the United Kingdom, but the role of making and passing legislation remains with Parliament, according to Buckingham Palace. Instead, the queen's role serves more as a focus of national identity and provides the people with a sense of stability and continuity.
Elizabeth and her late husband Prince Phillip, who died in April 2021, have four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. They also have eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The family occupy numerous castles and residences across the U.K., with the queen typically residing at Buckingham Palace in London. The queen spent much of her childhood at Balmoral, the royal family's Scottish estate where Elizabeth is currently under medical supervision
Earlier this summer, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who stepped back from their royal duties in 2020, traveled from their home in California to the U.K. to participate in the Platinum Jubilee. It was was their first to the country since breaking from their royal duties, the BBC reported. Harry, already in London this week for a previously scheduled charity event, is now said to be on his way to Balmoral as well, while Markle remains in London, the Guardian reported.
This is a developing story.
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US Rep. says adult animated sitcom with Danny DeVito as voice of Satan is ‘evil’
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — An animated horror comedy featuring Danny DeVito as the voice of Satan is “clearly evil,” says a Republican congressman from Louisiana whose Facebook post denouncing “Little Demon” had reached millions of people by Tuesday morning.
U.S. Rep Mike Johnson objected to the sitcom aired by FX Networks. Its website says the series is about a woman and her 13-year-old daughter who are trying to live normal lives even though Satan is the girl’s father and wants custody of her soul.
A trailer for the show, which airs its fourth episode late Thursday, played during Sunday night’s TV broadcast of Louisiana State University’s football opener against Florida State.
“I couldn’t get to the remote fast enough to shield my 11-year-old from the preview, and I wonder how many other children were exposed to it — and how many millions more will tune in to the new series, owned and marketed by DISNEY,” the congressman and vice chairman of the House Republican Conference wrote on Monday.
FX Networks and Hulu, where the show is streamed, are among entertainment assets that Disney bought from Fox in a stock deal worth about $52.4 billion in late 2017.
On the show, DeVito voices the role of Satan and his daughter, Lucy DeVito, plays Satan’s daughter, Chrissy the Antichrist. Aubrey Plaza plays the mother. New episodes are broadcast at 10 p.m. Thursdays on FXX.
Disney and FX Networks did not immediately respond on Tuesday to emails requesting comment.
Johnson posted on Tuesday that more than 6.1 million people have read his earlier post — more, he said, than watched Sunday’s game, “which the latest ratings say dominated Sunday night TV with 5.87 million total viewers.”
He had written online Monday: “Our job as parents is to guard the hearts and minds of our kids. This culture has become alarmingly dark and desensitized and this is not a game. Disney and FX have decided to embrace and market what is clearly evil. STAY FAR FROM IT.”
Although many people thanked Johnson for the post and talked about boycotting Disney, many others disagreed with Johnson’s assessment. Some noted that “Little Demon” was made for and marketed to adults. Children should be in bed by 10 p.m., some wrote. Others said people opposed to the show’s existence are trying to make networks shelter their children when that’s a job for parents.
Johnson responded on Tuesday in a Facebook message and tweet that also were linked to from his House webpage.
“Free speech is an important principle, and in this country, everyone can obviously make their own decisions about what media they and their families consume,” he wrote. “But a corollary is that Christians have the freedom to fulfill our obligation to ‘speak the truth in love’ (Eph. 4:15), even — sometimes most importantly — when it may not be popular.”
Johnson was first elected in 2016 to the U.S. House district that covers a large swath of western Louisiana. He was reelected in July to a fourth term when nobody qualified to run against him.
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Wyoming's likely next secretary of state, a Trump-endorsed Republican who has falsely called the 2020 election fraudulent, is drawing concerns from many of his fellow GOP lawmakers.
Now those legislators are aiming to draft a bill to remove the secretary of state's ability to oversee elections.
State Rep. Chuck Gray is the Republican nominee for secretary of state in Wyoming. He does not have a general election opponent.
Though state officials — including outgoing Secretary of State Ed Buchanan — maintain Wyoming elections are secure, Gray campaigned on concerns that he has about election integrity. During the primary, he told television stations KGWN and KCWY that he wants to ban ballot drop boxes and oversee other reforms.
"We need all paper ballots," he said. "The fact that a few counties have moved off paper ballots, I think is really wrong. And we need hand audits."
Gray also stated during the campaign that he'd get rid of secretary of state employees who didn't share his vision.
Gray's proposals, coupled with his false belief that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donald Trump, have convinced a legislative committee to take action.
Republican state Rep. Dan Zwonitzer, who co-chairs the panel that deals with election laws in the state, told committee members he's concerned that Gray could damage how Wyoming runs its elections, and he wants to change things.
"We may be in a precarious position when it comes to election administration for the next four years," Zwonitizer said. "And I would feel more confident and comfortable, personally, having a separate operating agency of government made up of all five statewide elected officials who oversee a director of an office of elections."
The committee approved his motion on a voice vote.
Deputy Secretary of State Karen Wheeler said the proposal would remove all election functions from the office.
"The Wyoming voter registration system, the campaign finance system, it would also remove anything to do with candidate filing and applications for nomination prior to running for office," Wheeler said. "So there's quite a bit that would go with it, if it were to be removed from this office."
Republican state Sen. Brian Boner voted against creating a new election agency because Gray was nominated to handle all facets of the office. He added that lawmakers have oversight since election reforms would require legislative approval.
"I do understand some of the concerns," Boner said. "I think Rep. Gray might have a hard time delivering on any of the promises that he made during the campaign season. But we also need to acknowledge the results of the election as well."
Boner admits he is slightly concerned that Gray may decide to get rid of some key employees. One has already quit over Gray's comments and the elections director is looking for a new job.
Wheeler said that's a real concern.
"I think you would need to ensure that staff remains that knows that system inside and out — knows if there is a glitch, how to fix it quickly," she said. "These are complex systems, they aren't something you buy off the shelf."
Gray hasn't commented on the proposed legislation. The committee will further discuss the issue and consider a draft bill when it meets in October.
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News brief
The heat wave baking the West is contributing to a rare September increase in fire danger levels.
As of Wednesday morning, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise stated that there were 66 wildfires burning across the country, utilizing more than 15,000 personnel.
Because there are more large fires and increasing competition for wildland firefighting resources — like hot shot crews and air tankers — NIFC also increased its “National Preparedness Level” to 4, out of a possible 5.
This morning, the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group has increased the National #PreparednessLevel to 4. This is due to hot, dry & windy conditions forecasted for the foreseeable future & wildfires exhibiting extreme to advanced fire behavior. #FireYear2022 pic.twitter.com/N8cYsdHhXa
— National Interagency Fire Center (@NIFC_Fire) September 6, 2022
It’s only the second time the organization has increased to a Level 4 in the month of September, according to NIFC spokesperson Jessica Gardetto.
“It’s largely because we’ve had a lot of hot, dry weather. We expect this weather to continue. And then we’ve also had some lightning and then some human-caused fire starts,” she said.
The last time it increased to Level 4 in September was in 2011, and it lasted for a week. Gardetto noted that this year hasn’t been quite as brutal as previous years, though.
“While we are seeing an increase (in) competition for wildland firefighting resources, this is not nearly as extreme as previous years where we went to preparedness Level 4 and 5 in June and July, and thus, by this point, we had several months of fire activity across the country,” she said.
Just last year, the U.S. was at Level 4 or 5 for a record-breaking 99 days, 68 of which were at the highest level.
Gardetto warns that people still need to be careful to make sure human-caused blazes aren’t contributing to firefighters' to-do lists.
This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, the O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West in Montana, KUNC in Colorado, KUNM in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming including Carbon county and
Albany county west of the Laramie range.
WHEN...through 1PM today.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from Idaho wildfires.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effect. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
Weather Alert
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING AND THE
NEBRASKA PANHANDLE TODAY DUE TO GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 418,
419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, AND 432...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 through 425. Fire
weather zones 427 through 430. Fire weather zone 432.
* WIND...West to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph sustained with
gusts to 35 mph possible.
* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.
* HAINES...5 to 6.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated dry thunderstorms are likely
Thursday afternoon leading to additional fire starts.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
Stage I fire restrictions went into effect for the entirety of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin Grassland on Thursday.
Stage I fire restrictions went into effect Thursday in all areas of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and the Thunder Basin National Grassland, according to a press release for the U.S. Forest Service.
Stage I fire restrictions in the Laramie Peak area of the forest have been in effect since late July. The expanded action comes as the Albany County area is drier than normal and has had neared record-breaking heat levels this week.
On Wednesday, the high was 88 degrees, matching the 1959 record for the hottest temperature recorded in Laramie on Sept. 7, National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Natoli said. On Tuesday, the high was 89, just one degree below the 1978 record high of 90.
The National Weather Service issued a red-flag warning for Thursday, indicating that low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds could increase fire danger.
“Any fires that start (Thursday) will spread very rapidly with gusty winds around,” Natoli said.
He cautioned that people should be very careful with anything that could create a spark because of the potential for spreading.
Forest Service fire restrictions include limited use of campfires, stove fires or grills, as well as limits on smoking and the use of chainsaws, welding equipment and explosives.
The press release outlines the following areas where a campfire is permitted:
In constructed, permanent fire pits or fire grates within developed USDA Forest Service recreation sites.
Portable stoves or lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel or a fully enclosed (sheepherder type) stove with a 1/4 spark arrester-type screen are permitted.
More specific details on what is and is not permitted can be found online at fs.usda.gov/main/mbr/home.
“Going into restrictions is not taken lightly by the Forest Service,” the press release says. “Restrictions are necessary due to dry fuel conditions, persistent fire weather patterns, and the danger of human-caused wildfires.”
Failure to follow fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for six months or both. For organizations that violate the restrictions, the fine could reach $10,000. Anyone who starts a wildfire also could be held responsible for the cost of the fire, according to the press release. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/stage-i-fire-restrictions-in-effect/article_49cbda00-2f92-11ed-9e04-4379e922ee54.html | 2022-09-08T17:44:50Z |
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON...
The following message is transmitted on behalf of the Wyoming
Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division and the
Wyoming Department of Health.
WHAT...Air Quality Alert for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Portions of southeast Wyoming including Carbon county and
Albany county west of the Laramie range.
WHEN...through 1PM today.
IMPACTS...Heavy smoke from Idaho wildfires.
HEALTH INFORMATION...The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the
elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems
avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities
during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of
pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause
respiratory health effect. Although these people are most
susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises
that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality
conditions.
CURRENT CONDITIONS...The Wyoming Department of Environmental
Quality, Air Quality Division offers near real-time air quality data
for Wyoming's monitoring stations and health effects information to
help the public interpret current conditions. Current air quality
conditions across the state of Wyoming can be found at
http://www.wyvisnet.com/
Weather Alert
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING AND THE
NEBRASKA PANHANDLE TODAY DUE TO GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WEST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 418,
419, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 428, 429, 430, AND 432...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 through 425. Fire
weather zones 427 through 430. Fire weather zone 432.
* WIND...West to northwest winds 15 to 20 mph sustained with
gusts to 35 mph possible.
* HUMIDITY...7 to 15 percent.
* HAINES...5 to 6.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated dry thunderstorms are likely
Thursday afternoon leading to additional fire starts.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
&&
John Fetterman has been in elected politics for nearly 20 years, and last spring was on the cusp of taking the Democratic nomination in a very winnable Pennsylvania senate race, the political opportunity of a lifetime.
Then, he suffered a stroke. He won the nomination anyway — while in the hospital and on the same day he had a roughly three-hour operation to implant a defibrillator.
For Fetterman to have experienced a life-threatening, debilitating health event as he closed in on achieving a long-held ambition — he’d run and lost in a senate primary in 2016 — was a terrible misfortune. Everyone of good will should wish him a full and rapid recovery, and years of good health ahead.
He is not fully recovered, though. There is no doubt that his health status is an entirely legitimate issue and should be fully litigated before Pennsylvania voters choose between Fetterman and his Republican opponent, the TV doctor Mehmet Oz.
Fetterman, a former mayor and the current lieutenant governor whose left-wing politics, mountainous size and sartorial informality have made him a media sensation, has been scarce on the campaign trail. In a brief rally in Pittsburgh a couple of weeks ago, he at times painfully lost his way trying to deliver his riffs.
The meandering isn’t his fault, of course — it’s a symptom of his condition. Fetterman still has trouble speaking, and has used closed captioning to help understand what media interviewers are saying to him over Zoom.
This is such a concern because talking (and listening) constitutes much of the job of a U.S. senator, whether in committee hearings, on the Senate floor, in media interviews or with constituents. If his condition is anything like it is today, Fetterman would have trouble operating effectively in the senate.
Oz has been pestering Fetterman to agree to debates, which are a pretty good proxy for the kind of performance that a senator has to be routinely capable of. Oz has agreed to five invitations from various media outlets, and Fetterman none.
His reluctance to agree to what are standard events in any high-profile campaign, and quite valuable ones for voters, is telling. It doesn’t mean the Oz campaign has to be witless and cruel about it. One of the sarcastic concessions it made to Fetterman in the back-and-forth about debating was to say it’d be happy to “pay for any additional medical personnel he might need to have on standby.”
Lines like that have allowed Fetterman to play the victim, even though his campaign, in lieu of its candidate being out on the trail, has relied heavily on mockery of Oz on social media.
The debate over debates is beginning to have an impact. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette just editorialized, “Voters have a right to know whether their prospective senator can do the job — including handling the give-and-take of a vigorous debate.”
Indeed, Fetterman should have to show and not tell. It is a universal law of politics that elected officials and candidates who are ailing lie about their health, or at the very least shade the truth. Fetterman didn’t tell anyone he had been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2017, and he and his team initially minimized the severity of his stroke and have been overly optimistic about his recovery.
Fetterman’s campaign was going to test the proposition if Bernie Sanders-style progressivism becomes more appealing when the vessel is a 6-foot-8 man with a shaved head and goatee who habitually wears hoodies — he looks more like a stevedore than a senator.
The Pennsylvania race would be much more edifying if it were a debate about the underlying issues, including Fetterman’s fashionable anti-incarceration views. First, though, it has to be established that the Democrat can debate. That he’s in this position at all isn’t fair, but he can’t sidestep elemental questions about his fitness to serve.
Rich Lowryis a syndicated columnist. Follow him on Twitter @RichLowry. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/guest_column/john-fettermans-fitness-for-office-is-a-legitimate-issue/article_3d887252-2ec6-11ed-ad3b-af41d5e7d934.html | 2022-09-08T17:44:56Z |
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Regional Overview
The early September heat wave persists a little longer, but comes to an end starting Friday. Temperatures are expected to drop drastically. Daytime highs could drop 20 to 30 degrees on Friday and Saturday. There could be some snow in the high country to the north, particularly in the Bighorn Mountains. This hint of Fall is short-lived this time around, though, with a rebound by Sunday. It is the start of the yo-yo season, but September is always a month where the weather can throw in a few surprises. We know to get out and enjoy the great weather before the next little dip, and this weekend looks like a little dip followed by a quick rebound.
Ranking Categories
H (One fish): to ensure fish dinner go to the local grocery store
HHHHH (Five fish): toss a line and get a fish; the fish aren’t picky
Granite, Crystal and North Crow reservoirs
HHH
The buzz: The fishing is good at Granite and Crystal reservoirs, but on the slow side at North Crow. There is still a cyanobacterial bloom advisory at the west causeway of Granite Reservoir. Typically, they dissipate as temperatures drop, so that could come soon. This is also a great time of year to enjoy the hiking and biking trails.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Nightcrawlers
Spawn sacs
Magnum eggs
Bead head prince nymphs
Copper Johns
Scuds
Chironomids
Wooly buggers
Leech patterns
Sloans and Absarraca lakes
HH½
The buzz: For those looking for a quick outing to start or end the day, these lakes are a great option. Both are fishing well and should get even better as temperatures cool.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Worms
Powerbait
Salmon eggs
Marshmallows
Adams
Copper Johns
Renegades
Pole Mountain
HHH
The buzz: The fishing action is lively. Moss can be a hassle, so good aim is needed when casting. The action tends to pick up this time of year with the start of the brook trout spawning season. The aspen leaves are just starting to turn, but leaf-peeping season is on the way.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Nightcrawlers
Grasshoppers
Renegade
Adams
Orange scuds
Lightning bugs
Bead head prince nymphs
Elk hair caddis
Laramie Plains lakes
HHH
The buzz: The fishing is good across the basin, but Twin Buttes is the hot spot. It’s also quite good at Meebour. The action is on the slow side at Lake Hattie, but the salmon are coming closer to the shore and that action should pick up soon.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Nightcrawlers
Salmon eggs
Rapalas
Blue fox vibrax
Hornbergs
Black leeches
Egg patterns
Damsel nymphs
Laramie River
HH
The buzz: The river is running low with the angling on the slow side. Look for hidden holes to find the fish.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Worms
Salmon eggs
Panther martins
Pine squirrel leeches
Mason’s mouse
Copper Johns
Caddis nymphs
Thin mints
Snowy Range
HHH
The buzz: The fishing is good to very good across the Medicine Bow Mountains. Both Lake Owen and Rob Roy Reservoir are fishing well. Expect the brook trout to start moving into the shallows as temperatures continue to drop.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Nightcrawlers
Panther martins
Elk hair caddis
Miracle mile peanut
Vanilla buggers
Bead head zug bugs
North Platte River and Encampment River – Saratoga Valley
HH
The buzz: The fishing is good on the North Platte River, but slow on the Encampment River. Flows on the North Platte are only 81 cubic feet per second at Northgate, and down to just 21 cfs on the Encampment.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Small spinners
Rapalas
Bead head prince nymphs
Tricos
Green drakes
Stonefly nymphs
North Platte River – Grey Reef
HHH
The buzz: The fishing is quite good with the flow at 2,500 cubic feet per second. The best action is with those out on boats. The flow is swift enough to make wade fishing tricky.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Mepps
Rapalas
Scuds
Hot head leeches
Pine squirrels
San Juan worms
Purple rock worms
Vanilla buggers
Tricos
Caddis
North Platte River – Miracle Mile
HHH
The buzz: The Mile is fishing well, as is typical for this time of year. With the flow around 550 cubic feet per second, the wade fishing is good.
Suggested bait, lures and flies:
Panther martins
Tricos
San Juan worms
Sparkle worms
Olive wooly buggers
Thin mints
Split foam backs
Wheatland Reservoir No. 3
HH
The buzz: The algal bloom at Wheatland Reservoir No. 3 continues, but it is a big reservoir with plenty of angling in areas where the bloom is absent. Water levels are low, but the boat ramp is still usable.
Suggest bait, lures and flies:
Nightcrawlers
Mealworms
Powerbait
Cyclones
Rapala shad raps
Bead head prince nymphs
Crayfish patterns
Glendo
HH½
The buzz: The lake level is low, but that is typical this time of year. There’s still plenty of water thanks to the large size of the reservoir. The catching is on the slow side. The marina and Reno Cover boat ramps are open, but the Whiskey Gulch ramp is temporarily closed for repairs.
Suggest bait, lures and flies:
Bottom bouncers
Nightcrawlers on worm harnesses
Shad raps in perch, shad
Spoons
Crank baits
Blood baits (for catfish in the liver and beef flavors)
Vertical jigging
Grayrocks Reservoir
HHH
The buzz: The fishing is quite good. Temperatures are warm, but the fish are still biting. Anglers report catching walleye, perch, crappie and bass. There’s something for everyone.
Suggest bait, lures and flies:
Worm harnesses with leeches
Nightcrawlers on worm harnesses (gold, silver, burnt orange blades)
Blood baits for catfish (chicken, liver, beef and cheese flavors)
Hawk Springs
HH½
The buzz: Both the walleye and catfish action continues to improve. Go early or late in the day for the results, but there should be decent action even in the middle of the day with the cooler temperatures later this week.
Suggest bait, lures and flies:
Worm harnesses with leeches
Nightcrawlers with worm harnesses (gold, silver, burnt orange blades)
Blood baits (for catfish in the liver and beef flavors)
Cheese
Reservoir levels
Alcova: 98.2% full
Boysen: 89.1% full
Guernsey: 64.2% full
Glendo: 21.0% full
Grey Reef: 90.4% full
Keyhole: 63.9% full
Pathfinder: 30.4% full
Seminoe: 51.3% full
River flows
North Platte River at Northgate: 81 cubic feet per second
North Platte River above Seminoe Reservoir: 153 cfs
North Platte River near Miracle Mile: 540 cfs
North Platte River at Grey Reef: 2,500 cfs
Encampment River near town of Encampment: 20 cfs
Encampment River at Hog Park: 23 cfs
Laramie River near Laramie: 11 cfs
Boat ramp openings
Glendo Reservoir: The Marina and Reno Cove ramps are open.
Guernsey Reservoir: All ramps are open.
Boysen Reservoir: All ramps are open.
Seminoe Reservoir: All ramps are open. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/fishing-for-sept-10-2022/article_7dfbd106-2f90-11ed-99c3-73f59603412c.html | 2022-09-08T17:45:08Z |
JACKSON — The Porkchop Geyser in Yellowstone National Park’s Norris Geyser Basin was once a small hot spring, a blue pool that occasionally erupted.
But in 1985 the geyser changed: The Porkchop began “spouting,” sending plumes of water 20 to 30 feet high from a mostly dry crater. The roaring sound of the explosion could occasionally be heard from over a mile away, and in winter the spray created ice cones more than 20 feet high.
Then, on the afternoon of Sept. 5, 1989, the geyser changed again — quickly. Eight visitors watched as eruptions became 60 to 80 feet tall.
Then the geyser exploded.
The blast sent the silica deposit around the geyser into the air, uprooted rocks as large as 3 feet across and chucked smaller material more than 200 feet away. It left a 10-foot crater.
“Fortunately there was no one close enough to be hurt,” Michael Poland said. But he said, “if that had happened at the height of tourist season, when there were a lot of people that were standing nearby, people might have been injured.”
Poland is the scientist in charge at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, which monitors the active supervolcano that dwells beneath the Earth’s surface in America’s first national park.
Poland and other scientists from the National Park Service, University of Utah and University of Wyoming have spent years setting up a network of seismometers, which track earthquake activity; GPS stations, which track how the ground is moving up and down; and stream gauges, which measure the temperature, flow and chemistry of the park’s rivers. Their goal: to understand how the Yellowstone Caldera is acting and predict any substantial changes, which are unlikely.
But now, with that macro, caldera-wide monitoring network set up, Poland and other Yellowstone volcanologists are gearing up to try to better understand smaller geographies like the Norris Geyser Basin.
Ditto the mechanics of hydrothermal eruptions, like the Porkchop Geyser explosion, that pose a greater risk to human health and safety than less likely large-scale super volcano activity.
The focus on smaller hydrothermal phenomena is a significant part of the Volcano Observatory’s new 10-year plan to improve monitoring and hazards assessments of volcanic, hydrothermal and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone Plateau. That plan is broken down into two parts: “backbone” and hydrothermal monitoring.
Plans for “backbone” monitoring include beefing up the larger, caldera-wide system that’s already in place. The hydrothermal monitoring is new and geared toward tracking activity within Yellowstone’s individual thermal areas and geyser basins.
“We have that bigger-picture view nailed down pretty well,” Poland said. “It’s time to actually go after the smaller-picture stuff.”
Ken Sims is a National Geographic Explorer and University of Wyoming professor who researches volcanoes around the globe and has represented the university on the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory since 2013.
The expansion of monitoring in smaller geyser basins is, in part, about establishing a “baseline,” he said.
“You can’t forecast that someone’s going to have a bad heart without understanding how the heart works and having EKGs and various blood tests to look for plaques,” Sims said. “We’re at the stage where we’re trying to better monitor these systems so we can better forecast those events.
“Part of it is just knowing what the steady state is so you know what might be aberrant, might be different,” Sims said.
In smaller geyser basins, Poland said, satellite monitoring data indicates that the ground may rise during the summer when there’s more water present and fall in late summer when that water drains away. More detailed monitoring could confirm that, as well as tip park managers off if “an individual geyser basin is ever doing something weird,” like getting ready to explode.
Hydrothermal explosions like the one at Porkchop Geyser are caused by water flashing to steam and immediately having to escape its container.
“That can create a small explosion and spray boiling water, mud and rocks over a small area,” Poland said.
Such explosions are relatively common, happening once every year or two in the backcountry, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. However, Poland said, they’re an “under-appreciated hazard” in the front country and “one that’s far more important on human time scales than a volcanic eruption.”
Poland said the Volcano Observatory hopes to set up the first geyser basin monitoring station in Norris Geyser Basin in 2023.
More monitoring stations would likely come online in the following years once volcanologists evaluate how well the first one works. | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rawlinstimes/news/yellowstone-volcanologists-seek-to-understand-small-geyser-systems/article_67a1f5ba-2f91-11ed-99df-8b78af689247.html | 2022-09-08T17:45:14Z |
10 things to know about Queen Elizabeth II’s life
LONDON (AP) — Ten things to know about the life of Queen Elizabeth II:
BRITAIN’S LONGEST-REIGNING MONARCH
Elizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. In September 2015 she surpassed her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years and seven months.
In 2016, Elizabeth also became the longest-reigning monarch in the world with the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. In 2022, she became the second-longest-reigning monarch in world history, behind 17th century French King Louis XIV, who took the throne at age 4.
Apart from Elizabeth and Victoria, only four other monarchs in British history have reigned for 50 years or more: George III (59 years), Henry III (56 years), Edward III (50 years) and James VI of Scotland (58 years.)
HOME-SCHOOLING
Like many royals of her time and before, Elizabeth never went to a public school and was never exposed to other students. Instead, she was educated at home with Margaret, her younger sister.
Among those who taught her was her father, along with a senior teacher at Eton College, several French and Belgian governesses who taught her French, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, who taught her religion.
Elizabeth’s schooling also included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music.
“NO. 230873″
During World War II, young Princess Elizabeth briefly became known as No. 230873, Second Subaltern Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of the Auxiliary Transport Service No. 1.
After months of campaigning for her parents’ permission to do something for the war effort, the heir to the throne learned how to drive and service ambulances and trucks. She rose to the rank of honorary Junior Commander within months.
‘GREAT MIMICKER’
Elizabeth often gave the impression of a serious demeanor, and many have noted her “poker face,” but those who knew her described her as having a mischievous sense of humor and a talent for mimicry in private company.
Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has said the queen could be “extremely funny in private — and not everybody appreciates how funny she can be.”
Bishop Michael Mann, the monarch’s domestic chaplain, once said that “the queen imitating the Concorde landing is one of the funniest things you could see.” Ian Paisley, the Northern Irish clergyman and politician, also noted that Elizabeth was a “great mimicker” of him.
More recently, she showed her mischievous side during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, when she starred in a comic video alongside an animated Paddington Bear and spoke of hiding marmalade sandwiches in her purse.
ROYAL TAXPAYER
She may have been the queen, but she paid taxes too — at least since 1992.
When Windsor Castle, the queen’s weekend residence, was ravaged by fire in 1992, the public rebelled against paying millions of pounds for repairs.
But she voluntarily agreed to pay tax on her personal income. She said she would meet 70 percent of the cost of restoration work, and she also decided to open her home at Buckingham Palace to the public for the first time to generate extra funds from admission fees.
LITTLE LILIBET
The queen was christened Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor of York, in honor of her mother, paternal grandmother and paternal great-grandmother. But as a child, she was endearingly known as young Lilibet by her family — said to be because she couldn’t pronounce “Elizabeth” properly.
In a letter to her grandmother Queen Mary, the young princess wrote: “Dear Granny. Thank you very much for the lovely little jersey. We loved staying at Sandringham with you. I lost a top front tooth yesterday morning,” before signing off, “Love from Lilibet.”
The nickname became more widely known after Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, named their daughter Lilibet Diana in 2021.
A STEADFAST ROMANCE
Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip enjoyed a stable relationship for more 70 years, a union that far outlasted the marriages of three of her four children: Charles, Anne and Andrew.
“He has been quite simply my strength and stay all these years,” the queen said of Philip on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Their story began in 1939, when Prince Philip of Greece, a handsome 18-year-old naval cadet, was detailed to entertain the 13-year-old Elizabeth for a day. Several years later, Philip was invited to join the royal family at Windsor Castle at Christmas, and he soon made discreet inquiries whether he would be considered an eligible suitor.
The couple married in Westminster Abbey in 1947. When Philip died in 2021 at age 99, Elizabeth described his passing as leaving a “huge void” in her life, according to their son, Andrew.
MULTIPLE BIRTHDAYS
Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, but it was sometimes confusing for the public to know when to celebrate.
There was no universally fixed day for her “official birthday” — it’s either the first, second or third Saturday in June, and was decided by the government.
In Australia, her birthday was celebrated on the second Monday of June, while in Canada, was marked on a Monday either on or before May 24, Queen Victoria’s birthday.
Only the queen and those closest to her celebrated her actual birthday in private gatherings.
HOW MANY CORGIS?
It’s widely known that Elizabeth loved corgis — Princess Diana reportedly called the dogs the queen’s “moving carpet” because they accompanied her everywhere.
She owned more than 30 corgis over the years. She also had two “dorgis” — crossbreeds of dachshund and corgi — named Candy and Vulcan.
Elizabeth was photographed hugging one of the dogs as far back as 1936 at age 10, and was given a corgi named Susan for her 18th birthday. The breed was introduced to the royal family by her father, King George VI, in 1933, when he bought a male corgi called Dookie from a local kennel.
As queen, she also technically owned the thousands of mute swans in open British waters, and had the right to claim all sturgeons, porpoises, whales and dolphins, according to a statute from 1324.
‘A PRETTY NICE GIRL’
The queen inevitably became the subject of pop songs.
The Beatles immortalized her with the tongue-in-cheek “Her Majesty,” calling her “a pretty nice girl” though “she doesn’t have a lot to say.” The brief song, sung by Paul McCartney and recorded in 1969, appeared at the end of the “Abbey Road” album.
Other musical treatments weren’t so kind. The Sex Pistols’ anti-monarchist “God Save The Queen,” released right before her Silver Jubilee in 1977, was banned on British television.
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Formal steps after instant shift from UK queen to king
(AP) - The British monarchy’s rules state that “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.”
That means Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death.
However, it may be months or even longer before Charles’ formal coronation. In Elizabeth’s case, her coronation came on June 2, 1953 -- 16 months after her accession on Feb. 6, 1952, when her father, King George VI, died.
A look at the formalities that take place after Charles accedes to the throne:
— Within 24 hours of a monarch’s death, a new sovereign is proclaimed formally as soon as possible at St. James’s Palace in London by the “Accession Council.” This is made up of officials from the Privy Council, which includes senior Cabinet ministers, judges and leaders of the Church of England, who are summoned to the palace for the meeting.
— Parliament is then recalled for lawmakers to take their oaths of allegiance to the new monarch.
— The new monarch will swear an oath before the Privy Council in St. James’s Palace to maintain the Church of Scotland, according to the Act of Union of 1707.
— The proclamation of the new sovereign is then publicly read out at St. James’s Palace, as well as in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast – the capital cities of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom.
— Charles must declare to Parliament on the first day of its session following the accession, or at the coronation, whichever is first, that he is a faithful Protestant. The oath is mandated by the Accession Declaration Act of 1910.
— He must also take a coronation oath as prescribed by the Coronation Oath Act of 1689, the Act of Settlement of 1701 and the Accession Declaration Act.
— He must be in communion with the Church of England, a flexible rule which allowed King George I and King George II to reign even though they were Lutherans.
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Survey analysis provides a frontline view of traits that have allowed medical practices to weather industry adversity
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), which earlier this year surveyed more than 4,000 organizations to investigate links between their operating strategies and the vitality of their organizations, released survey results in its 2022 MGMA DataDive Better Performers data set, and also issued a detailed report on the data entitled "Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups." In addition to presenting industry benchmarks, the report gives clues about how high-performing medical providers have addressed difficulties such as ongoing staffing shortages, rising expenses, worker burnout, and more in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With healthcare executives in search of actionable data to make their organizations more efficient, more adaptive, and more attuned to the needs of patients, the MGMA data report offers an industry overview that can help shape policy and reveal obstacles. By unearthing patterns in operational activities including billing, patient scheduling, and insurance claim submissions—as well as exploring the possible effect of those patterns on metrics such as revenue and costs—the MGMA data analysis creates a telling picture of the qualities that set high-performing medical practices apart from the rest.
"One of the key insights from the Better Performers data report was the extent to which workplace culture affected an organization's resilience to stress," said Ron Holder, MHA, FACMPE, FACHE, CAE, chief operating officer at MGMA. "Organizations that had strong cultures had less trouble retaining staff and thus incurred lower costs from bringing in outside help to maintain high-quality care."
Among many other findings, "Performance and Practices of Successful Medical Groups" discusses the following Better Performer data set results in detail:
- Medical revenue per FTE physician was higher for all better performing practice types except non-surgical specialty practices.
- Better-performing primary care practices collect nearly 9% more accounts receivable in the first 30 days after service and have less A/R outstanding after 120 days than their counterparts.
- Except in primary care practices, better-performing practices report a double digit percentage increase for copayment collections at time of service.
- 111 practices out of 4,098 achieved a superior performance ranking across three of the four practice feature categories.
The 2022 data report covers practice types ranging from primary care to surgical specialty practices and highlights the features of better-performing practices across four categories: Operations, Profitability, Productivity, and Value. For healthcare leaders across the country who are weighing the goals they will prioritize in 2023 and beyond, this kind of comprehensive analysis can help them tether decisions to approaches that have already proven successful in the real world and maximize their practices' chances of success
MGMA has made the complete report available for free here.
Founded in 1926, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the nation's largest association focused on the business of medical practice management. MGMA consists of 15,000 group medical practices ranging from small private medical practices to large national health systems representing more than 350,000 physicians. MGMA helps nearly 60,000 medical practice leaders and the healthcare community solve the business challenges of running practices so that they can focus on providing outstanding patient care. Specifically, MGMA helps its members innovate and improve profitability and financial sustainability, and it provides the gold standard on industry benchmarks such as physician compensation. The association also advocates extensively on its members' behalf on national regulatory and policy issues. To learn more, go to MGMA.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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Innovative new program provides hands-on accessibility and digital inclusion training, mentorship, and consulting services to computer science and design students, adults with disabilities, and corporate partners
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AFB Talent Lab has announced that the first group of participants in its Intern and Registered Apprenticeship programs have completed the first term of educational requirements and will begin working on projects with corporate partners this fall.
Demand for inclusive digital products is rising, but tech designers, engineers, and project managers aren't being trained in accessibility skills. Employers struggle to find new hires with even basic knowledge and skills related to digital accessibility. AFB Talent Lab is a new education experience that looks to close the accessibility skills gap.
"We are transforming the future of digital inclusion by leveraging our skills to train the next generation of tech talent in inclusive design practices through a hands-on learning environment," said Matthew Janusauskas, head of AFB Talent Lab. "By meeting both the immediate and future needs of an increasingly diverse industry, we can encourage a more accessible and equitable digital world."
AFB Talent Lab helps participants build skills that will stand out to employers, help adults with disabilities build careers as accessibility project managers, and offer partner organizations guidance on how to achieve their accessibility goals.
The first group of participants to start the program this spring, included 11 interns and 5 registered apprentices. Curriculum to build greater understanding of, and skills in accessibility included, study of low and high tech assistive technologies (such as screen readers), how they affect people's quality of life and how to use and evaluate digital interfaces using these technologies, as well as design for visual accessibility, how to apply testing techniques for different pages and components, and how to recognize and report common accessibility issues.
"Many computer science and design students are just not learning the skills they need in order to make technology usable by everyone, while professionals in the workforce have not been able to find suitable accessibility training to expand their skillset," said Janusauskas. "AFB Talent Lab meets the needs of the tech industry – and millions of people living with disabilities – by creating expert curriculum and hands-on opportunities, backed by 20 years of AFB's proven accessibility consulting expertise."
While the lack of accessibility competency in today's tech workforce isn't new, the impact is clear. According to a report from the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT), 63% of companies said their current staff lacks sufficient accessible technology skills, and 97.4% of the world's top one million websites don't offer full accessibility.
"The intern program not only helped me understand the meaning and reason behind the need for a digitally accessible world, but also taught me the foundational skills to help create one," said Ramya, an intern in the program. "I am truly grateful for the time, experiences, and resources that have been poured into this program."
Applications to join the AFB Talent Lab programs in Summer 2023 are expected to be available this winter. If you are interested in learning more, visit https://www.afb.org/talentlab.
If you are a company that would like to inquire on partnership opportunities for the AFB Talent Lab Intern and Apprenticeship programs, visit https://www.afb.org/talentlab/support or contact inclusivefuture@afb.org.
The AFB Talent Lab aims to meet the accessibility needs of the tech industry – and millions of people living with disabilities – through a unique combination of hands-on training, mentorship, and consulting services, created and developed by our own digital inclusion experts. AFB Talent Lab draws from 20 years of AFB accessibility consulting and digital inclusion expertise. To learn more about our internship and apprenticeship programs or our client services, visit www.afb.org/talentlab.
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) mobilizes leaders, advances understanding, and champions impactful policies and practices using research and data. Publisher of the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness for over a century and counting, AFB is also proud to steward the accessible Helen Keller Archive, honoring the legacy of our most famous ambassador. AFB's mission is to expand pathways to leadership, education, inclusive technology, and career opportunities to create a world of no limits for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. To learn more, visit www.afb.org.
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LEESBURG, Va., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armfield, Harrison & Thomas, LLC ("AHT Insurance"), an indirect subsidiary of BRP Group, Inc. ("BRP Group" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BRP), announced the addition of Michael Wright to the leadership team as Managing Director of AHT Insurance's Employee Benefits Group.
As Managing Director, Michael will lead and manage the Employee Benefits business segment to ensure client satisfaction and firm profitability, as well as to advance planning, organizing, staffing, operational, and business development activities for AHT Insurance.
Michael's 23 years of deep employee benefit experience and relationship network will fortify AHT Insurance's business and enable him to further anticipate the needs of AHT Insurance's clients and prospects, vendor partners, and internal colleagues.
Prior to joining AHT Insurance, Michael held high-level management, service, and sales positions with other large leading national brokers. For the past few years, Michael supported the growth model of Risk Strategies, a leading insurance broker in the NY Metro Region. During the 10 years before that, Michael was a main architect in creating the national structure for Gallagher's client service platform and has developed and directed a start-up benefit consulting firm.
"We are excited to bring Michael's significant employee benefits experience and industry relationships to AHT Insurance for the benefit of our clients and colleagues," said David Schaefer, Regional President of AHT Insurance. "His client-first approach, effective leadership, and focus on empowering his team of dynamic professionals to provide best-in-class services and solutions will help drive continued success for clients and our firm."
Michael Wright, newly appointed Managing Director of AHT's Employee Benefit's Group added, "The Employee Benefit business has always been a relationship business. The undeniable bedrock for establishing great client relationships are our dedicated colleagues. The more an organization can accommodate, educate, remedy challenges, motivate, and foster personal growth, the more our talent can focus on building important relationships and providing trustworthy solutions. I look forward to serving AHT Insurance clients, helping AHT strengthen their client-centric model while empowering an amazing team to cultivate even stronger client bonds."
AHT Insurance, an indirect subsidiary of BRP Group, Inc., is an insurance brokerage and consulting firm offering property and casualty, employee benefits, retirement, personal and international services for clients throughout the United States. AHT Insurance supports numerous industries and boasts national recognition for practices in areas, such as technology, manufacturing, government contracting and nonprofits. Learn more at www.ahtins.com.
BRP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRP) is an independent insurance distribution firm delivering tailored insurance and risk management insights and solutions that give our Clients the peace of mind to pursue their purpose, passion and dreams. We are innovating the industry by taking a holistic and tailored approach to risk management, insurance and employee benefits, and support our Clients, Colleagues, Insurance Company Partners and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our growth. BRP Group represents over 1,200,000 Clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit www.baldwinriskpartners.com.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Securities LLC ("American Securities") and Arsenal Capital Partners ("Arsenal") today announced that an affiliate of American Securities has acquired Meridian Adhesives Group ("Meridian" or the "Company"), in partnership with the management team and funds affiliated with Arsenal. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Meridian is a leading producer of high-performance advanced adhesives for electronics, infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The Company sells a broad portfolio of chemistries and focuses on niche applications that require custom solutions and complex formulations. Meridian operates 25 facilities and serves over 5,000 customers in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe. The Company is headquartered in Houston, TX and employs approximately 560 people globally.
"We are grateful for the support of Arsenal over the past four years as we established Meridian as the go-to solution provider in the industry," said Dan Pelton, Chief Executive Officer of Meridian. "We are excited about Meridian's next phase of growth and our new partnership with American Securities."
"The time that we have spent evaluating and investing in companies in the adhesives space gives us immense appreciation for Meridian's leadership positions in attractive and growing end markets and applications," commented Scott Wolff, a Managing Director of American Securities. "We are excited to support the Company's organic growth and M&A strategies, innovation, and continued operational excellence so that Meridian can continue to solve problems for its customers."
"Meridian's growth has been a result of focusing on positive long-term trends in technologies and end markets, coupled with hard work from a talented leadership team and employee base," said Roy Seroussi, an Investment Partner of Arsenal. "We look forward to our continued partnership with the Company and American Securities as we build a leading, global adhesives company."
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as financial advisors to American Securities and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP served as legal counsel. Citi and Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisors to Meridian and Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP served as legal counsel with respect to the transaction.
About Meridian Adhesives Group
Meridian Adhesives Group is a leading manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies. With a broad portfolio of dynamic solutions, Meridian serves the electronics, infrastructure, and industrial (flooring, packaging, and product assembly) markets. The group's operations are located in the Americas, EMEA and Asia, with a multitude of sales/service offices worldwide that are positioned to serve Meridian's global customer base. For more information, visit https://meridianadhesives.com.
About American Securities LLC
Based in New York with an office in Shanghai, American Securities is a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion. American Securities and its affiliates have more than $26 billion under management. For more information, visit www.american-securities.com.
About Arsenal Capital Partners
Arsenal Capital Partners is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in industrial growth and healthcare companies. Since its inception in 2000, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds totaling over $10 billion, completed more than 250 platform and add-on acquisitions, and achieved more than 30 realizations. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value-add. For more information, visit www.arsenalcapital.com.
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New hire is a clear indicator that the company is true to its mission first approach by not only empowering, but committing to the growth of tomorrow's industry leaders.
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americana Home Loans announced a new social campaign and initiative titled #MujerConPoder this week in celebration of its two year anniversary at its home headquarters in Las Vegas, NV. The campaign is a declaration of its mission: to develop the best lending professionals in the mortgage industry in order to better serve our communities.
The Vegas-based lender pledges to not lose sight of their purpose and points to the hiring of Dalia Lemus as a clear indicator of the type of professional that will lead the next generation of mortgage leaders at Americana.
"Bringing Dalia on-board was not a difficult decision, but we also wanted to make sure we had a plan in place to develop a path for her, and seek a more significant role outside of simply just sales. We wanted her to have a seat at the table early and become a voice for other like minded individuals, but more importantly Latinas. Here, professionals can build a powerful voice in the lending industry and their communities." said Americana Home Loans President, Hector Amendola
The initiative comes at an important crossroads in the lending industry, especially for Latina leaders who have not always been exposed to the best opportunities that set up a path towards front line leadership. According to Zippia, 44.7% of all loan officers are women, while 55.3% are men. Women are inching closer to leveling the mortgage sales field, but there's still room for improvement in placing women as front line leaders within the industry.
"I feel like I'm starving. Tengo Hambre as we say in spanish. Everything I have seen and experienced with Americana is building on that appetite. The support is genuine and the attitude towards becoming greaAmericana Home Loans taps Dalia Lemus to empower internal leadership opportunities with a campaign titled, "Mujer con pot is habitual. The sky's the limit and I plan to make the most of this opportunity." said Southern California Branch Manager, Dalia Lemus
Ms. Lemus has a successful track record in the lending industry in her stops prior to Americana. However, it's not her sales record that makes her powerful, it's her purpose driven approach. The empowerment of professional women and young latinas such as her 18 year old daughter, Alyssa. "First and foremost, Americana is about mission. I am a single mother and my core values reflect those here. I want my impact to be felt beyond my home and office. My goal is to be a proud Latina leader for all those who have stepped before me and generations to come." - Dalia Lemus
Mujer con poder! #MujerConPoder is the type of initiative that inspires more than an industry. It's the type of initiative that inspires a movement, and that is exactly what Americana Home Loans is looking to accomplish.
Visit: https://www.americanahomeloans.com/ for full details. (launch news section of site)
About Americana Home Loans
Americana is dedicated to developing the best lending professionals in the mortgage industry to better serve our communities. In addition to offering loans in 10 states, Americana Home Loans is quickly becoming a nationally recognized lender and the choice for industry professionals across the country.
Visit: https://www.americanahomeloans.com for full details.
Contact: Hector Amendola, hamendola@americanahl.com
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Gatlinburg Adventure Theme Park Embarks on a $34 Million Multi-phased Expansion Project
GATLINBURG, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Anakeesta announced a multimillion-dollar expansion. This marks their most ambitious and largest development to date. Overlooking Gatlinburg, the mountaintop adventure park is home to some of the most breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The expansion will double the size of the guest experience within the park and solidifies Anakeesta as one of the top adventure theme parks in the country. The unprecedented $34 million investment will happen over the next three years. New additions include: an enchanted night walk with immersive lighting and audio guiding guests through a celestial story within the woods; a second thrilling mountain coaster; a European-themed village with shopping, dining and immersive plaza with an interactive waterfall; and a brand-new whimsical bird house themed play area with enormous adventure elements down the mountain and more.
"As Gatlinburg's iconic destination, we're excited to continue offering Tennessee visitors incomparable adventures that elevate the Smoky Mountain guest experience," said Bob Bentz, Founder and Managing Partner of Anakeesta. "This historic expansion will take our park to new heights with unparalleled moments of magic and extraordinary mountain thrills that only Anakeesta and the Great Smoky Mountains can deliver."
The first phase of the expansion will open this November. In partnership with Moment Factory, an award-winning multimedia entertainment studio headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Anakeesta guests will take a nighttime journey through a Smoky Mountain Forest where they will experience illuminating encounters of lighting, projection, and sound to connect with the mystery of the stars on a magical Astra Lumina Enchanted Night Walk. This will be Moment Factory's 15th Lumina Night Walk experience and the first in the United States. Astra Lumina is a sensory experience like no other.
In the Spring of 2023, the first part of a European-Themed Village will open as Anakeesta further expands its adventure offerings with two new attractions for the young and young-at-heart. The first is BirdVenture: a birdhouse-inspired play zone where guests can imagine life as a bird in the Smokies. Kids of all ages will experience three larger-than-life birdhouses, a dozen adventure zones, and seven giant serpentine slides winding more than 50 feet down the mountain! This unique series of slide paths marks another first of its kind in the United States.
The second attraction is a thrilling new mountain coaster that boasts experiential tunnels, with twists and turns through the forest giving guests an exciting downhill adventure. The new double-rail mountain coaster will be themed to the native Smoky Mountain salamander species, giving it the perfect name of Hellbender. With this new installation, Anakeesta will have both a single-rail and double-rail mountain coaster for the entire family to enjoy.
The first phase of this expansion project also includes a new interactive mountain waterfall and cave system surrounded by walking trails and Anakeesta's iconic lush gardens. Guests will be able to walk behind the falls and explore the caves within this water feature designed to evoke the natural beauty of waterfalls found throughout hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains. Every element highlights the beauty of the surrounding natural environment for an authentic Smoky Mountain experience.
All the adventure coming in Spring of 2023 means there also needs to be an opportunity to relax and recharge. Within the new village, guests will be able to do just that at Mimi's Bakery. The new French-inspired bakery will serve sweet and savory delights. Along with the bakery, Anakeesta will be opening first phase of the largest themed retail area the park has ever built.
"Anakeesta's continued investment into expanding its park will allow even more visitors the opportunity to experience the authentic wonder and beauty of the Gatlinburg area," said Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner. "These planned developments at Anakeesta will continue to add to the many reasons visitors will have to choose Gatlinburg as their vacation destination."
As Anakeesta looks ahead, the rest of the park's vast expansion will continue as the village opens in phases throughout 2024. Once completed, Anakeesta will transport guests to a unique and iconic mountaintop village that has been designed with nature in mind and adorned with touches of aged copper, stone, and wood. Future elements will include a heavily themed restaurant and brewery, event center, and entertainment stage with indoor and outdoor seating.
"These expansions at Anakeesta provide even more compelling reasons for vacationers to choose a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, our country's most visited national park," said Mark Ezell, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. "The variety of authentic adventures offered in Tennessee is becoming even more elevated and unique with each of these new tourism mountain experiences."
Guests are invited to follow along on this exceptional construction journey on Anakeesta's social media platforms for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and insider peeks!
To learn more about Anakeesta, please visit www.Anakeesta.com.
Anakeesta is Gatlinburg, Tennessee's award-winning theme park surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains. Anakeesta is a place for adventure and relaxation, exploration and wonder. A place where people of all ages can discover nature and family entertainment. The exploration begins with a scenic chondola ride or Ridge Rambler adventure vehicle to the summit to enjoy all day, unlimited access. Guests can stroll along the nation's longest Treetop Skywalk and climb Anavista Tower for 360⁰ views from downtown Gatlinburg's highest point. Walk meandering pathways in Vista Gardens, a multi-sensory botanical garden featuring whimsical art installations, music, and scenic overlooks. TreeVenture and BearVenture challenge courses will delight all ages. Innovative culinary creations and mixology await throughout the park. Thrill seekers can add to the adventure with the Dueling Zipline Adventure course, soar on the Rail Runner Mountain coaster and find treasure at Anakeesta Gem Mining. Anakeesta is located at 576 Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg. To learn more, visit www.Anakeesta.com.
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The renovated club in Cardinal Stadium is a product of a $4 million gift
from Angel's Envy
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGEL'S ENVY®, the downtown Louisville-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys, today announced, along with the University of Louisville Athletic Association, that the recently renovated "Angel's Envy Bourbon Club" will open when the Cardinals kick off the 2022 football season in Cardinal Stadium.
The renovated club is a product of a $4 million gift from ANGEL'S ENVY. In addition to naming the club space the "Angel's Envy Bourbon Club," the agreement also includes marketing and pouring rights at Cardinal Stadium, meaning visitors will have the opportunity to order and enjoy ANGEL'S ENVY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels throughout Cardinal Stadium.
"This is an exciting day for the University of Louisville," said UofL Director of Athletics Josh Heird. "With the opening of the Angel's Envy Bourbon Club, we have one of the premier hospitality spaces in the city. It is our goal to provide a best-in-class experience for our fans, and the Angel's Envy Bourbon Club helps us achieve that goal. We are extremely grateful to Angel's Envy for their investment in our university and our athletic department; we look forward to working with them for years to come."
The 18,000-square foot club makeover began in late November 2021; Jack Porter led the club's design, and Luckett & Farley served as chief architect. Buffalo Construction managed construction of the entire project. New features in the spacious club include the following.
- A new steel mezzanine with a double staircase, which connects the club levels, has been added to the center of the room, as an abstract Cardinal sculpture flies above the new structure.
- New steel and glass handrails line the fourth floor and mezzanine.
- Huge 14' x 24' LED screens flank each end of the club, with new televisions and audio systems added throughout the space.
- New extended main bars are positioned at each end of the club, with private speakeasy bars tucked away at each end.
- A highlighted focus in the center of the club is the massive K-RAX-built custom bourbon barrel storage system, generously gifted to the project by the Koetter Group, Inc.
- New gathering furniture and soft seating have been added. Custom artwork and branding reflect the history of Cardinals Football.
- New finishing upgrades such as flooring, paint, wallcoverings and light fixtures have been added throughout the space and at the concession and condiment stations.
- Elevator lobbies and restrooms on the third and fourth floor have been renovated.
"We're so excited to share Angel's Envy with the many Cardinal fans, alumni and guests who will visit Cardinal Stadium this football season, especially those who will join us in the Angel's Envy Bourbon Club," said Gigi DaDan, ANGEL'S ENVY General Manager. "Through this partnership with the University of Louisville Athletic Association and Cardinal Stadium, as well as our recent $8.2 million expansion to our downtown Louisville Brand Home, Angel's Envy is proud to continue to invest in our hometown and support our local community."
The club, which spans the length of the football field, is a popular gathering place for fans at UofL football games, and the space is also used throughout the year for various events such as weddings, job fairs, conferences, meetings, awards dinners, registrations for car shows, bridal shows and others. The massive club can accommodate up to 1,500 for receptions, 1,000 in a theatre setting and 700 for banquets.
ANGEL'S ENVY is a Louisville, Kentucky-based distiller that produces finished whiskeys. Founded in 2010, ANGEL'S ENVY was among the first American whiskey producers to employ a secondary finishing process broadly across its portfolio. Today, each of its award-winning whiskeys are finished in hand-selected barrels to add a distinct layer of flavor and complexity, and the ANGEL'S ENVY team continues to produce several highly acclaimed core offerings – a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Finished in Port Wine Barrels and a Rye Whiskey Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks – as well as a variety of innovative, special releases.
ANGEL'S ENVY opened the doors to its Brand Home at 500 East Main Street in 2016, making it the first full-production whiskey distillery in downtown Louisville. In June 2022, ANGEL'S ENVY completed an $8.2 million expansion to its Brand Home, doubling annual guest capacity.
ANGEL'S ENVY is available in all 50 U.S. states and several international markets, and it is produced by Louisville Distilling Company, a subsidiary of Bacardi Limited.
For more information, please visit us at www.angelsenvy.com, or on:
Facebook: facebook.com/AngelsEnvyBourbon or facebook.com/TourAngelsEnvy
Twitter: @angels_envy
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©2022. Angel's Envy is a registered trademark. Bottled by Louisville Distilling Company, Louisville, KY. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels – 43.3% Alc. By Vol.
The University of Louisville sponsors 23 varsity athletic programs, including 10 for men and 13 for women. The Cardinals finished 34th in the nation in the final 2021-22 Learfield Sports Director's Cup national all-sports standings, UofL's 12th consecutive season in the top 40. In addition, UofL's women's sports programs combined to rank ninth nationally in the 2021-22 Capital One Cup women's standings. Cardinal student-athletes achieved an impressive 3.256 collective grade point average for most recent 2022 spring semester, the 23rd straight semester with a combined average GPA of 3.0 or better. More information on the Cardinals is available online at GoCards.com.
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At 4006 Highway 17 South
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BenchMark Physical Therapy opened an outpatient clinic on Wednesday at 4006 Highway 17 South.
The Barefoot Landing clinic, as it is known, is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. To make an appointment, call 843-654-6333 or visit benchmarkpt.com.
BenchMark offers outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, including manual therapy, injury prevention, return to performance and total joint replacement programs.
Clinic director Paul Vojtek earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from Gannon University. He is residency trained and certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist.
Vojtek is a manual therapist and is certified in dry needling for the spine and extremities.
Benchmark's other area clinics include North Myrtle Beach, Ocean Isle, Myrtle Beach-Grande Dunes, Shallotte, Myrtle Beach-Carolina Forest, Bolivia-Southport and Conway, among more than 30 locations in South Carolina.
BenchMark, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation family of clinical care, offers access to care within 24 hours and works with all insurance types.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blattner Technologies, on a mission to be the leading provider of Predictive Transformation™ services and tools in the Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning industry has acquired BOSS AI, as a wholly owned subsidiary. Building on a 115-year legacy of innovation by the Blattner family of businesses, Blattner Technologies recognizes the cutting-edge work and industry-changing BOSS AI Enterprise platform as a valuable asset to their growing list of related companies and partners.
BOSS AI is the data technology powerhouse made up of leading AI industry experts and data scientists who have developed a proprietary Federated Machine Learning solution. Combining this never-before-seen technology with their team of experts, BOSS AI is uniquely positioned to help businesses in a variety of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce and financial services tap into the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to increase operational efficiency, improve customer experience and create new products and services. The BOSS AI team is also already engaged in a variety of Federal, State and Local government AI initiatives that require the power, performance and security that the BOSS AI Federated Machine Learning solution provides.
Blattner Technologies CEO, Russ Blattner, is thrilled about the capabilities BOSS AI can bring to support organizations through the maturation of data and analytics to more robust solutions like AI/ML to provide forward-looking predictions and implement preemptive analytics. Blattner says, "BOSS AI has the resources and tools to complement the list of companies Blattner Technologies is acquiring in our mission to build a Predictive Transformation model that takes our customers from the basics of data management and analytics to operationalizing AI/ML and true Predictive Analytics throughout an organization."
Businesses who build an AI culture today will increase market share and develop a significant competitive advantage. At the intersection of digital transformation and business growth, Blattner Technologies' products, services and strategies help organizations thrive as the world becomes increasingly more digital.
Strategy: Data Maturity Models, AI Readiness Assessments, AI Roadmap Development
Solutions: Data Management, Data Engineering, AI Modeling, Operationalizing AI/ML
Transformation: Predictive Transformation™ Model, Business Intelligence, Business Foresight
Blattnertechnologies.com
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MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- – Interval International, a leading worldwide provider of vacation services, has announced its agreement with Branson's Nantucket, LLC to welcome two luxury waterfront resorts to its global exchange network. The long-term affiliation includes Branson's Nantucket Villas and Tower in Branson, Missouri and a nearby development that is currently under construction.
The new affiliation provides future Branson's Nantucket owners with access to Interval's growing network of nearly 3,200 resorts around the world. "We are thrilled to be providing our owners with the opportunity to access Interval's exciting variety of excellent travel offerings," said Jerald Ridgway, vice president of sales, Branson's Nantucket, LLC. "Interval is recognized for its quality network and steadfast commitment to excellence. With this affiliation, our owners can receive even more value from their ownership."
As members of Interval International, new purchasers will be enrolled as Interval Gold® members with access to several upgraded benefits, including Interval Options®; the ability to use points toward a hotel stay, cruise, or experiential travel; ShortStay Exchange® for long weekends and midweek resort vacations; savings on Getaway vacation rentals; dining and leisure discounts, special deals on select hotel bookings, and VIP ConciergeSM, for personal assistance, 24/7.
"With the continued growth of the timeshare industry and the ongoing expansion of our resort network in the U.S. and abroad, we are thrilled to establish a relationship with this leading independent developer," said Marcos Agostini, senior vice president of global business development. "In addition to the many entertainment and family-friendly attractions that Branson offers, vacationers can enjoy the incredible natural surroundings as well as the terrific amenities available at these beautiful properties."
This Cape Cod-themed getaway is conveniently located between Branson's Theatre and Entertainment District and the stunning waters of Table Rock Lake. In total, the resort offers 183 units featuring unique villa-style accommodations as well as a distinctive 10-story tower with luxury suites. Fully equipped units range from one-, two-, and three-bedroom and include a full kitchen, living/dining areas and most offer a private balcony or outdoor deck. Guests can enjoy access to two seasonal outdoor pools, outdoor hot tubs, weekly children's and adult activities, a well-equipped fitness center, game room, and a ten-seat movie theater, among other leading services and amenities. On-site concierge services are available seven days a week to assist guests with vacation planning services. Finally, located on the 10th floor of the Tower, Captain's Quarters Bar & Grill provides the areas best views of Table Rock Lake, and offers a unique dining experience featuring tasty dishes, a full-service bar, and live music.
Interval International operates membership programs for vacationers and provides value-added services to its developer clients worldwide. Based in Miami, Florida, the company has been a pioneer and innovator in serving the vacation ownership market since 1976. Today, Interval's exchange network comprises nearly 3,200 resorts in over 90 countries and territories. Through offices in 12 countries, Interval offers world-class products and benefits to resort clients and nearly 1.7-million-member families who are enrolled in various membership programs. Interval is an operating business of Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC), a leading global vacation company that offers vacation ownership, exchange, rental and resort and property management, along with related businesses, products, and services. Visit Interval International on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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GUILFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brook + Whittle is delighted to announce the launch of GreenLabel™ BlockOut, a recyclable light-blocking shrink sleeve. This patent-pending solution helps brands transition from glass and hard-to-recycle plastics to clear PET packaging, protecting the contents with a proprietary light-blocking coating. Better yet, this shrink sleeve works with the current recycling system to maximize recyclability without polluting the recycling stream.
We all know there is a global plastic problem. Yet, our current use of plastic packaging shows no signs of decreasing. To create a circular economy for plastic, many brands are looking for solutions that help them eliminate problematic or unnecessary plastic in their packaging and ensure recyclability.
This transition has been difficult in the dairy, beverage, and nutraceutical markets. In these markets, packaging must protect the product from light exposure and potential spoiling. As a result, brands typically package these products in HDPE, PP, or dark-colored PET. While these plastics are recyclable, clear PET plastic has a lower carbon footprint, can be recycled multiple times and is much more widely accepted by recyclers.
"At Brook + Whittle, we believe great packaging balances aesthetics, performance, cost, and sustainability," says Tyler Matusevich, Director, Sustainability. "This solution does just that. It delivers the same sleek look and feel as traditional shrink sleeves but allows brands to choose more recyclable packaging. Better still, our customers should expect savings on their total package by switching to clear PET with our BlockOut solution."
"This launch is long-awaited for our company and our customers. It's yet another example of how Brook + Whittle is moving brands toward peak performance while driving our industry toward sustainability," says Daryl Northcott, Executive Vice President.
Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium label and packaging solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, and heat transfer labels with a focus on delivering value to customers through sustainable packaging, complex decoration, digitalization, and industry-leading lead times. Brook + Whittle operates fifteen production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.com
Contact:
Brook + Whittle
Daryl Northcott marketing@bwhittle.com
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ROANOKE, Va., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brown Edwards has been named among the nation's Top 100 accounting firms by INSIDE Public Accounting and a Top 50 construction accounting firm by Construction Executive Magazine.
For the 6th year in a row, Brown Edwards has been recognized as a top accounting firm on the INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 100 List, moving up five spots on the list this year to number 73.
The IPA 500 recognizes the top U.S.-based accounting firms and is the most comprehensive list of North American public accounting firms available. IPA annually ranks the largest public accounting firms in the U.S. based on participating firms' net revenues.
"Through our strategic acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, we continue to expand our geographic reach and broaden our client services in key industry niches. While this two-pronged effort benefited us in the IPA rankings, our continued growth is, more importantly, attributable to the ongoing commitment and client-focused service that our Partners and Associates bring to our clients. Even as we now can bring the resources of a Top 75 firm to our clients, we are still committed to being accessible and available when they need us," states CEO Jason Hartman.
Now in its 20th year of publication, Construction Executive is the leading trade magazine about the business of construction. In its July/August 2022 issue, CE published a comprehensive ranking of The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™ in the nation, featuring breakouts and analysis. Brown Edwards ranked number 38 this year and in addition to the overall ranking, tied for fourth for the total number of CCIFPs, with twelve team members carrying this distinction.
The Brown Edwards construction practice has been dedicated to serving the construction industry since 1967. Today, we aide general contractors, engineers, architects, construction managers, civil and heavy highway construction companies, mechanical and electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, and other specialty-trade contractors. Our firm specializes in assurance, tax planning, tax compliance, bidding and estimating, rate setting, litigation, mergers and acquisition, WIP management, and advising on other significant industry matters.
Brown Edwards is a full-service regional accounting firm with offices in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. We are proud to support a wide-range of industries throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including automobile dealerships, construction, credit unions, education, employee benefits, energy, financial institutions, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, state and local government, real estate, and not-for-profit organizations. www.BEcpas.com
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In a new software partnership, more than 40,000 CalCPA members across the country can now utilize Anchor's SaaS platform to automate their entire billing and collections cycle– including agreements, invoicing, payment collections and reconciliation.
BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CALCPA) announces a new partnership with Anchor, an autonomous B2B billing & collections platform to bring its seamless end-to-end billing & accounts receivables solution to the largest statewide professional association of CPAs in the U.S. Through this partnership, Anchor provides CalCPA members exclusive pricing and discounts as well as dedicated staff to support our members to access its end-to-end billing and collections automation platform, which eliminates late payments, revenue leakage, manual work, and high operational costs.
"Anchor is emphasizing how technology and automation can help accounting match other complex industries in innovation," says Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA, CAE, President and CEO of CalCPA. "Creating benefits and bringing innovation to our members is a priority for CalCPA, and partnering with a new company helps address more efficiency and business management challenges for CPAs everywhere."
As more industries embrace emerging technology to streamline operations, small and medium businesses are often left behind. CPAs also report feelings of daily stress at work and dealing with rudimentary technology or antiquated procedures does nothing to alleviate this pressure. Addressing the progress gap is especially vital to benefit everyday accounting professionals that deal with tedious, multi-step accounts receivables processes.
"We are thrilled to partner with CalCPA to facilitate the growth of everyday accounting firms and CPAs, by changing the way payments and billing processes are managed today," says Rom Lakritz, CEO and Co-Founder at Anchor. "CalCPA is an incredibly prestigious and innovative organization and we are proud to provide our platform to their wide network of CPAs and financial professionals across many different industries and sectors."
Through this partnership, CalCPA members can now leverage Anchor's platform to completely automate each laborious step in the billing and collections process. This will eliminate their firm's late payments and revenue leakage, which impact 2-5% of business' top lines on average. In addition, Anchor's consolidated platform will help members cut costs during the market downturn, by consolidating multiple software into one solution, and by saving resources spent on manual administrative work instead of on billable hours which impact 5-9 percent of the top line, on average, for Anchor's existing clients.
CalCPA traces its heritage to 1903 when the California State Society of Certified Public Accountants was organized. In 1909, it merged with two other state CPA associations to form CalCPA. CalCPA serves more than 40,000 professional and student members in public practice, private industry, academia and government, and has 14 chapters across California. CalCPA also offers more than 1,400 live courses, conferences, webcasts and on-demand self-study courses annually. More information is available online: www.calcpa.org
About Anchor
Anchor gets businesses paid on time, effortlessly. Anchor's autonomous billing solution is a cloud-based platform that redefines B2B billing, collections, and payments. By providing an end-to-end billing and collections solution and removing all manual labor from these processes, Anchor eliminates the risks of fraud and human error in B2B payments. Founded in 2021, Anchor brings the SaaS billing experience to the B2B service industry and is the first to support dynamic billing needs that change constantly.
Visit www.sayanchor.com to learn more and get started.
Contact:
David Colgren
Colcomgroup
917-587-3708
dcolgren@colcomgroup.com
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Breakthrough Device Designation recognizes Ceribell's point-of-care EEG as a first-of-its-kind technology for the detection of delirium.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceribell, Inc. announced today that it has received Breakthrough Device Designation for its delirium indication from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A first-of-its-kind technology, the Ceribell® system utilizes machine learning to analyze electroencephalography (EEG) signals to detect delirium. The Ceribell point-of-care EEG system first received FDA 510(k) clearance in 2017 for indicating suspected seizure activity and is currently utilized in intensive care units (ICUs) and Emergency Rooms across the United States.
Referred to as "acute brain failure," delirium is sometimes the only indicator of ongoing brain injury. Affecting more than seven million hospitalized Americans annually, failure to diagnose delirium has been associated with a two-fold increase in six-month mortality1. The current standard of care for diagnosing delirium in the ICU involves a bedside assessment typically performed by a nurse or physician every four to twelve hours. In studies evaluating current practices for recognizing delirium in critical care settings, over half of patients with delirium were not correctly diagnosed2.
"In many real-world clinical settings delirium assessments are inconsistently implemented resulting in low sensitivity," stated Dr. Tim Girard, Professor of Critical Care Medicine at University of Pittsburgh and co-lead of the study, "A highly reliable, automated approach to delirium diagnosis is greatly needed for this vulnerable patient population."
"The development of delirium has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality, increased cost of care as well as poor functional and cognitive recovery," said Dr. Jose Maldonado, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, the other co-lead investigator for Ceribell's delirium trial, "Clinicians must do everything possible to prevent delirium's occurrence or shorten its duration by recognizing its symptoms early."
Ceribell's system analyzes EEG waveform data for evidence of delirium, enabling potential earlier and better detection as well as continuous monitoring to improve patient care and outcomes. The Ceribell system's Breakthrough Device Designation was grounded in early clinical studies that have provided clear evidence that the system is likely to improve the current standard of care. The Breakthrough Devices Program aims to give patients and health care providers accelerated access to new technologies that can treat or diagnose debilitating conditions by expediting FDA review of devices with this designation. Ceribell is the first and only device to have received an FDA Breakthrough Designation for the screening and monitoring of delirium.
"Delirium happens frequently in the ICU and often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. We are excited to provide a tool that empowers bedside nurses and physicians to manage this challenging disease state with more precision," said Jane Chao, PhD, Ceribell's Co-founder and CEO, "Modern critical care is moving beyond not only saving a life but also protecting the brain for a higher quality life as well."
Ceribell, Inc. (www.ceribell.com), is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. Ceribell deploys a cloud-linked, portable electroencephalogram (EEG) device to assess brain waves in minutes to identify the occurrence of seizures in emergency rooms and intensive care units. The Ceribell system can be quickly and easily applied to a patient by any healthcare provider and delivers brain monitoring results within minutes. Ceribell is focused on making EEG widely available, more efficient, and more cost-effective to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions for patients at risk for seizures. The Ceribell EEG System first received FDA 510(k) clearance in 2017 and is commercially available in the United States.
[1] R. Kakuma et al., "Delirium in Older Emergency Department Patients Discharged Home: Effect on Survival." J American Geriatric Soc 2003; 51.
[2] M.M. van Eijk et al., (2011). "Routine Use of the Confusion Assessment Method for the Intensive Care Unit." Am J Respir Crit Care Med 184.
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