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LOS ALTOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2019

Since her home's inception in 2004, California homeowner and landlord, Judy Fusco, has nurtured a space for transformation, first by housing her property with three young entrepreneurs who launched the World's most famous social network, Facebook. Now, she continues this tradition herself by making the switch to solar power for the property this past week.

Where other landlords might have been wary to accommodate a budding technological experiment and party home, Judy Fusco believed in the innovative spirit of the young entrepreneurs and good karma of her recently built home. During the short seven months in which Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin Moskovitz, and Sean Parker rented Judy Fusco's home, they housed six servers and scaled the now social media mogul from 200,000 members to 2.5 million members.

Fourteen years later, the Asian-American homeowner has carried the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit on, by installing solar power on her famous property through Bright Planet Consulting, local San Francisco Bay Area Company providing customized solar installation for residential and solar properties. When asked why making the switch to solar power was important to her as a property owner, Judy stated:

"Solar energy is important to me because I know I will save money in the long run plus save the environment and leave the next generation with a beautiful planet. With my background in science, I love the innovative idea [of solar power] for the same reasons I chose the Facebook founders as my first tenants for my home over others - because I love the spirit and adventure of new ideas. Solar energy is the newest revolution."

After researching many Bay Area solar providers, Ms. Fusco went with Bright Planet Consulting because of its owner, founder, and main representative, Paul Chojnacky. She stated that Paul was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of her questions about solar with a smile. She's very happy with the outcome Bright Planet Consulting has given her and is excited to be a contributor to the clean energy movement, in which California has become a driving force. What's next for Judy Fusco's home? Only time will tell. If her former tenants are any indicator – as Facebook just recently took on one of the largest solar projects in the nation – then the future looks bright.

Bright Planet Consulting provides custom solar installations to homes in the San Francisco Bay Area based on expertise, honesty, and industry best practices that both educates and empowers homeowners.

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ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2019

In honor of National Safety Month in June, The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) recognizes the dedication of its skilled mine rescue teams. Doe Run's Maroon mine rescue team won overall contest champion at the Southwest Regional Mine Rescue Contest.

In addition to winning the overall contest championship, the Maroon Team won second place in the field competition, which measures how well team members adhere to mine rescue procedures during a simulated mine emergency. They also took second place in team technician and third place in first aid. The Southwest Regional Mine Rescue Contest took place from April 8-11, 2019, in New Mexico.

"Doe Run came home with the most accomplishments of any team in the competition, and the competition was fierce – the last four national champion teams were among the teams competing in this year's contest," said Ryan Seelke, safety manager at Doe Run's Southeast Missouri Mining and Milling Division (SEMO). "We're very proud of the commitment of the team and their readiness in case of emergency."

Doe Run's mine rescue teams are critical for keeping employees safe in the event of an emergency. As part of the company's underground safety program, mine rescue teams complete eight hours of training monthly. The teams compete in mine rescue competitions annually to keep their skills sharp and prepare them to help fellow miners in real-life situations. Companywide, Doe Run employees went through more than 30,000 hours of training in 2018, including extensive health and safety training. Employees also play an active role in sharing ideas and implementing new programs that address workplace safety.

In July, the Gray mine rescue team will be attending the Northern Regional Mine Rescue Competition in New York. In October, both the Maroon and Gray mine rescue teams will compete at the Missouri Mine Rescue Contest. Held in Rolla, Missouri, at the Missouri University of Science and Technology's experimental mine, it is one of the most widely attended mine rescue contests in the nation.

About The Doe Run Company 
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri, and mines from one of the world's largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.doerun.com.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2019

This week at the MTS-OES OCEANS Marseille conference, in France, the Marine Technology Society and the Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans announced their establishment of the Walter Munk Scholar Award.

The newly created award honors Walter Munk's legacy of daring exploration and discovery through ocean science and technology research as well as his dedication to ocean education and conservation.

Munk authored more than 200 scientific research papers from 1941 ("Internal Waves in the Gulf of California" in the Journal of Marine Research) to his last publication, 2015's "Multipurpose Acoustic Networks in the Integrated Arctic Ocean Observing System." His seminal work in wave forecasting was instrumental in planning the Allied Forces invasion of Normandy (D-Day) which hastened the end of World War II.

The award will be presented annually to a scholar enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral program in ocean science, technology, exploration or conservation, recognizing their outstanding achievements.

"MTS is honored to memorialize Walter's legacy and help nurture the next generation of ocean leaders," said Rick Spinrad, president of MTS.

The inaugural award was presented to Alfredo Giron at the OCEANS Conference in Marseille. Giron received his Ph.D. in March from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. After receiving the award, Giron presented his commemorative lecture, "The Risk of Oversimplification in Fisheries Management." This lecture was the first in what will become the annual Commemorative Walter Munk Scholar Lecture Series, presented by the award recipient at the annual conference.

"Reading about his life and his scientific achievements seemed like the greatest science novel ever written. And yet, all these biographies and research papers were only a very small part of what Walter truly represented (and still does). I feel very honored and humbled to receive an honor in his name," said Giron.

Nominations for next year's award will be accepted from January 1 – May 31, 2020. For eligibility and nomination instructions, visit https://www.mtsociety.org/awards-honors.

About the Marine Technology Society 
Founded in 1969, the Marine Technology Society is a nonprofit international community of ocean engineers, technologists, policymakers and educators that provides the ocean community with forums for the exchange of information and ideas through international conferences, its peer-reviewed MTS Journal, newsletters and website, https://www.mtsociety.org.



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AGAWAM, MASS. (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2019

Since her early childhood, communing with light beings and then working as a registered nurse for more than four decades, Kathi Pickett has learned much about how the universe operates with the innate wisdom in the body to heal, to transform and to manifest one's desires.

In "On Becoming You: You Are a Powerful Being of Light, All is Within You" (published by Balboa Press), Pickett uses experiences from her personal journey to teach readers the processes to gain personal power and a deeper understanding of how it all fits together with the energy and mystical laws to heal, manifest and transform their life. It discusses the mechanics of the energy system and the tools to foster health and vibrancy, how to heal through processes and tools that awaken one to one's true nature as well as how to invoke the nature of the highly structured, impersonal universe to create synchronicities, magic and miracles.

"This book is an instructional guide to connecting with one's own spirituality and an eternal place in the universe. As your guide, I teach tools to connect with your intuition, spirit guides, higher power and the universe," Pickett says. "You need support to unlock the mysteries and the truths held in the fabric of your being and to learn the tools to keep you on track. This book will do both."

"On Becoming You: You Are a Powerful Being of Light, All is Within You" invites readers to find rhythm and enjoy the life they were meant to live. Through stories, it unravels mysteries in a clear language to provide new insights and knowledge that can be woven into their being. Pickett inspires readers to embrace new beginnings, to release inevitable endings, and to ignite a transformation on becoming them. For more details about the book, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-You-Powerful-Being-Within/dp/1982228245.

"On Becoming You: You Are a Powerful Being of Light, All is Within You" 
By Kathi Pickett 
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 236 pages | ISBN 9781982228262 
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 236 pages | ISBN 9781982228248 
E-Book | 236 pages | ISBN 9781982228255 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
Kathi Pickett is an author, speaker, certified healing touch practitioner and registered nurse. She earned a master's degree in business administration at Western New England University and became a director of clinical integration. As manager of a community health center, she introduced reiki, silent lunch, labyrinth and mindfulness meditation. Pickett is now a healing energy practitioner and lecturer both at Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort in Lenox, Massachusetts, and private practice. Visit her online at: http://www.kathipickett.com.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2019

Richard George Boudreau believes that there is a pressing need to assess whether educators and administrators would support the introduction of bioethics as an educational content. This viewpoint led him to release a book titled "Incorporating Bioethics Education into School Curriculums" (published by Archway Publishing).

Boudreau's background in health sciences, law, philosophy, psychology, ethics and public policy provided the stimulus to present nationwide data about educator perspectives regarding some of the most compelling and controversial bioethical issues of the present time.

"Incorporating Bioethics Education into School Curriculums" is based on research geared to assess the views of parents, educators and administrators about the purpose, utility and feasibility of the application of bioethics being integrated into school curriculums. For Boudreau, young students have difficulty making sense of the many ethical issues that have appeared with rapidly advancing science and technology. The book's focus is making sense of the complex layered world in the face of controversy, conflict and adversity.

To purchase and to know more about the book, interested parties may visit https://www.archwaypublishing.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-001222876.

"Incorporating Bioethics Education into School Curriculums" 
By Richard George Boudreau 
Hardcover | 6x9 in | 188 pages | ISBN 9781480876668 
Softcover | 6x9 in | 188 pages | ISBN 9781480876682 
E-Book | 190 pages | ISBN 9781480876675 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
Richard George Boudreau is a proven leader who has enjoyed success as a maxillofacial surgeon, attorney, forensic expert, and bioethicist. He has earned numerous academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Psychology degrees, holds several fellowships, and is on the facilities of Loyola Marymount University Bioethics Institute and the U.C.L.A. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is an active member of the California, Washington D.C. and U.S. Supreme Court Bars. He is a regular bioethics contributor for several newspapers and magazines. Boudreau has over a hundred articles to his credit and contributed to many healthcare textbooks. Boudreau released "Bioethics Perspective of the Feasibility and Implementation of an Existential Psychoanalytic Praxis Addressing End-of-Life Care in the Elderly" in 2018 which has received widespread praise, and available on all major outlets, e.g. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.

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IPSWICH, MASS (PRWEB) JUNE 21, 2019

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has announced its three 2019 EBSCO Solar Grant Winners. Hedgesville Public Library in Hedgesville, West Virginia; New Port Richey Public Library in New Port Richey, Florida; and Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, will each receive $100,000 to pay for the installation of a solar array. The grants offset the cost of installing solar panels and allow libraries to reduce their electricity expenditures.

Hedgesville Public Library in Hedgesville, West Virginia, is part of Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Libraries, whose mission is to enhance the lives of county residents. The Hedgesville Public Library is the center of its community and is a common space where citizens without Wi-Fi in their homes (25 percent) can gain access to internet services, as well as print and digital materials.

Hedgesville Public Library will install solar panels on its roof to demonstrate an alternate energy solution. The money saved by the installation will free up library funds to provide additional materials, programming and services for the entire Berkeley County community. Hedgesville Public Library Director Gretchen Fry says, "The Hedgesville Branch of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library system is excited to be the beneficiary of the EBSCO Solar grant. This grant will enhance the ability of our libraries to provide excellent library service to the Berkeley County community by reducing our electric bill, utilizing sustainable energy."

New Port Richey Public Library (NPRPL) in New Port Richey, Florida, has a mission to transform lives with a curriculum that improves literacy, engages community, advances knowledge and sparks creative expression. Known as "the jewel in the crown of the city," the NPRPL is a forerunner when it comes to library technology. NPRPL has also made it a goal to bring communities together with an aim of providing access to nutrient-rich food from its organic gardens.

The NPRPL is approaching its centennial anniversary and is looking to rebrand and renovate as a green library. Its goal is to communicate the importance of sustainability to residents and surrounding communities. Andi Figart, Library Director, says, "The NPR Public Library extends beyond the physical walls of a building by including incredible digital materials and databases, such as EBSCO. Libraries are repositories of endless knowledge and information where users enrich themselves through self-education. What better way to impart environmental education and awareness than in an eco-friendly environment created by a green library?"

Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, has recently embarked on several innovation projects in the renewable energy sector with the intent of providing students, faculty and the community an opportunity to learn about emerging technologies. Currently, the post-secondary institution has a micro grid at its Medicine Hat campus that includes an electric vehicle charging station, solar panels and wind turbines. Recognizing the growing opportunity in this industry, the college is providing learners a chance to broaden their skills, so they are prepared for tomorrow's workplace. The EBSCO grant will allow Medicine Hat College to expand its investment and continue its research into renewables at the Brooks campus.

The EBSCO Solar grant will provide the college an opportunity to showcase a creative and functional solar 'garden' that will educate students, residents and businesses in the region on how to effectively implement the use of alternative resources. The project will be incorporated into the natural landscape with the help of Built Environment Engineering Technologies and Trades students. Jason Openo, Director of Teaching and Learning at Medicine Hat College Library, says, "I am most excited about the opportunity this grant provides to our Built Environment Engineering students, who will have an authentic learning experience in designing and constructing for the library a beautiful, solar-powered classroom and community space. This literally equips them with the skills necessary to build a new future for our community and our province."

About EBSCO Information Services 
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries. EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) provides each institution with a comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries, including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, point-of-care medical reference, and corporate learning tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals and books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 1,000,000 e-books. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: http://www.ebsco.com. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries, Inc., a family-owned company since 1944.

For more information, please contact: 
Kathleen McEvoy 
Vice President of Communications 
(800) 653-2726 ext. 2594 
kmcevoy(at)ebsco.com



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LEMOORE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

The Alfalfa Project (TAP), with its game-changing approach to water-saving irrigation techniques in disadvantaged communities in the San Joaquin Valley, is providing a long-awaited and certain path to profitability for the struggling dairy farmers in the region. Critical impacts of the Project include far-reaching financial, environmental and social benefits that promise to bring dramatic gains to the vitality of the California dairy industry, and to disadvantaged communities in the region. As a result of the tremendous amount of irrigation water being conserved, a TAP Water Offset program has been developed so that consumers and businesses can offset their own water use through the purchase of verified Water Offsets.

"Two years of audited field studies show that our Precision Alfalfa Management (PAM) approach used with TAP's Subsurface Drip Irrigation (SDI) is reducing the amount of irrigation water required by nearly one half. We are seeing consistent reductions of 47% in irrigation water needs, compared to formerly inefficient flood and sprinkler systems. By-products of the new system include healthier crops, higher yields, more cuts per season, and generally higher grades of alfalfa, adding up to huge financial relief for struggling dairy farmers," says TAP founder Tyler Bennett. Bennett is a fourth-generation agricultural irrigation specialist in the San Joaquin Valley.

Using dramatically lower amounts of water to produce healthier, better quality alfalfa reduces overhead costs and helps farmers meet impending state-mandated water limits. It protects overtaxed aqueducts, generates more oxygen, and sequesters more carbon within the crop's deep, robust root system. Installation of the subsurface irrigation will ultimately create hundreds of jobs for installers, agronomists, and system operators. All of that will pump more dollars into the San Joaquin Valley's economy, fueling commerce and tax revenues to build the vitality of disadvantaged communities in the region.

The Alfalfa Project replaces existing, inefficient farming methods with forward-focused, highly efficient irrigation technology to bring long-needed change to a struggling dairy industry in the San Joaquin Valley. Its goal is to convert 235,000 acres in the San Joaquin Valley to precision farming practices over the coming 3-5 years. Full project implementation would reduce irrigation water usage by more than 300 billion gallons each year, based on field operations that have been conducted on over 2,200 acres through the past 4 years.

Such dramatic water savings represent the fastest way to better balance water supply and demand in California. Shovel-ready, TAP will allow California to extricate itself from a water crisis faster, eliminating time-consuming political battles and engineering reviews that major infrastructure projects typically require.

Consumers can take advantage of the environmental benefits TAP farmers are creating, by purchasing Water Offsets to neutralize their personal water consumption. Businesses can purchase Water Offsets to affordably balance the water consumed in their operations, while pursuing other long-term conservation measures.

In addition to neutralizing your water consumption, Water Offset purchases support The Alfalfa Project and its farmers, contributing to the accomplishment of the project's ambitious goal—to save 300 billion gallons of water in each of its years of operation. Every Water Offset Certificate is verified by a third party resource and identifies the field number and location where the water was saved, effectively neutralizing the water you've consumed for one year. Learn more on TheAlfalfaProject.com/h2o.

The innovative financing model for The Alfalfa Project is a patent pending approach to resource pooling developed by California Impact Architects (CIA). CIA designs and implements innovative projects in the water sector in California, all of which offer multi-layered financial, environmental and social impacts.

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LAGOS, NIGERIA (PRWEB) JUNE 23, 2019

Nigerian distributed utility company, Arnergy, today announced it has raised $9 Million in a Series A round of funding led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norfund), EDFI ElectriFI and All On.

"We are excited to enter this next phase in Arnergy's development with investors that share our vision of tackling the most pressing energy challenges across emerging market economies, starting with Nigeria. We believe that energy needs in Nigeria have surpassed rudimentary requirements of low power utilization and our product offerings are solving for reliability and not just access," said Femi Adeyemo, Founder and CEO of Arnergy.

Arnergy's distributed renewable energy systems harness the combination of solar power, superior storage solutions and proprietary remote management technologies to deliver scalable, reliable and affordable energy solutions that are tailored to tackle issues related to intermittency and grid unreliability. Since launch, Arnergy has delivered over 2MW of installed capacity and over 5MWh of storage capacity to business and residential clients across Nigeria.

Arnergy's market scaling ambitions, fueled by the influx of new capital, will include new business models and partnership opportunities, as well as consumer financing and channel expansion activities.Targeted verticals for the company's 5KW modular systems will include small businesses, healthcare, hospitality, financial services, agribusiness and education.

"Arnergy inherently understands the West African market and its need for power reliability," said Carmichael Roberts of Breakthrough Energy Ventures. "Creating accessibility to reliable renewable energy sources is paramount to economic growth in this region. With Arnergy's technology, we can significantly decrease carbon emissions and it's a model that can be replicated all over the developing world."

"Access to clean and stable energy is a prerequisite for job creation and development. Norfund is proud to support the expansion of Arnergy which will provide Nigerian households and businesses on a weak-grid connection with a cheaper, cleaner and more reliable power solution to meet their daily needs," commented Mark Davis, EVP Clean Energy from Norfund.

"ElectriFI, a EU-funded access to energy impact facility, is thrilled to join such a strong group of investors backing visionary entrepreneurs who will positively impact thousands of local businesses in Nigeria," said Dominiek Deconinck, ElectriFI Fund Manager.

Speaking on the investment, Wiebe Boer, CEO of Shell funded All On, "This is a deal that is particularly exciting to us at All On as a Nigerian impact investor because it reinforces our belief that local energy companies like Arnergy with innovative Nigerian technology and business models can attract investments from global giants like Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Norfund and ElectriFI, and are ready and able to compete on a global stage."

According to Damilola Ogunbiyi, the CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), "I am delighted that Arnergy, a home grown company and one of the market leaders for off grid energy in Nigeria, has reached this milestone to raise capital from such an impressive group of local and international investors. It is a validation of all the hard work the REA and all of our partners are doing to create an enabling environment for off grid development "

About Arnergy 
Arnergy is a distributed utility company that provides energy solutions tailored towards energy reliability in emerging markets. Our energy solutions empower businesses and residential customers through the design, sale and installation of affordable and reliable, distributed energy systems. Target business verticals include, but are not limited to healthcare, education, hospitality, agribusiness, financial services and micro businesses that are driving impact and producing positive economic outcomes in their local economies. For more information visit http://www.arnergy.com.

About Breakthrough Energy Ventures 
Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) invests in companies that leverage innovative technologies to help address climate change. Backed by many of the world's top business leaders, BEV has more than $1 billion in committed capital to support bold entrepreneurs building companies that can significantly reduce emissions from agriculture, buildings, electricity, manufacturing, and transportation. The fund was created in 2016 by the Breakthrough Energy Coalition. Visit http://www.b-t.energy.com to learn more.

About ElectriFI 
ElectriFI - the Electrification Financing Initiative invests in on-and off-grid early stage private companies focusing on creating new or improved connections and on adding generation capacity from renewable energy sources in emerging markets. Typical business models include solar home systems, mini-grids, IPPs and captive power production. ElectriFI is backed by the European Union, US Power Africa & Sweden, and is managed by the EDFI Management Company owned by 15 European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI). For more information see http://www.electrifi.eu & http://www.edfi.eu.

About Norfund 
Norfund is owned by the Government of Norway and serves as an instrument in the Norwegian development assistance policy. The fund's mission is to create jobs and improve lives by investing in businesses that drive sustainable development.The three main industries for investments are clean energy, financial institutions and food & agribusiness, with a geographical focus in Sub-Saharan Africa and in selected countries in Asia and Central America. Norfund is an active, responsible minority investor that always invests together with partners. By the end of 2018, Norfund has 75 employees world-wide and USD 2.3 billion in committed investments. For more information, see: http://www.norfund.no

About All On 
All On, an independent impact investing company, was seeded with funding from Shell, and works with partners to increase access to commercial energy products and services for underserved and unserved off-grid energy markets in Nigeria, with a special focus on the Niger Delta. All On invests in off-grid energy solutions spanning solar, wind, hydro, biomass and gas technologies deployed by both foreign and local access-to-energy companies that complement available grid power across Nigeria and help bridge the significant energy gap. To learn more, please visit: http://www.all-on.com

Media contact information: 
Yetunde Ogunribido 
+2349035633226 
yetunde.ogunribido(at)arnergy(dot)com



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TUCSON, ARIZ. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

Since 2005, the Irrigation Association (IA) has promoted each July as Smart Irrigation Month, an initiative that celebrates the social, economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation for landscapes, golf courses and farms worldwide. As Smart Irrigation Month 2019 approaches, Rain Bird – a Platinum Member of the IA – is encouraging consumers and irrigation industry professionals alike to mark this special time by emphasizing the importance that irrigation technology has had on our lives.

"Since 1933, Rain Bird has focused solely on developing efficient irrigation technologies for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes," said Alex Nathanson, Rain Bird's corporate marketing brand manager. "Smart Irrigation Month is extremely important to us because it promotes the same core values that our company was built upon so many years ago. While we all need to use water wisely year-round, Smart Irrigation Month helps us shine a spotlight on the positive impact that irrigation innovations continue to have worldwide."

The IA will celebrate Technology Tuesday on July 9 and encourages everyone to use the #SmartIrrigationMonth hashtag on social media that day to express their support of water-efficient irrigation technology. On that same day, the IA will also announce the winners of the 2019 IA and Irrigation Foundation Awards, a program recognizing individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the irrigation industry.

To encourage advocacy and engagement among its industry partners, the IA is offering Smart Irrigation Month resources and tips for free download on its website. These resources include the Smart Irrigation Month logo, infographics, social media cover photos, sample proclamations and press releases, public service announcements, statement stuffers and other promotional materials.

"Water is one of the world's most precious resources, and in recent years, it's become clear that droughts and water shortages can happen just about anywhere," Nathanson said. "While Rain Bird continues to develop new irrigation technology and products, our customers in the landscape, golf and agriculture industries are also working hard to build beautiful green spaces and grow healthy crops with less water. By collaborating – not just during Smart Irrigation month, but all year long – we can all do our part to preserve the world's fresh water supply for future generations."

For more information about Smart Irrigation Month, visit http://www.irrigation.org. To learn more about Rain Bird and its complete line of water-efficient products and solutions for the agriculture, golf and landscape industries, visit http://www.rainbird.com.

ABOUT RAIN BIRD:

Based in Azusa, Calif., Rain Bird Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer and provider of irrigation products and services. Since its beginnings in 1933, Rain Bird has offered the industry's broadest range of irrigation products for farms, golf courses, sports arenas, commercial developments and homes in more than 130 countries around the globe. Rain Bird has been awarded more than 450 patents worldwide, including the first in 1935 for the impact sprinkler. Rain Bird and The Intelligent Use of Water are about using water wisely. Its commitment extends beyond products to education, training and services for the industry and the community. Rain Bird maintains state-of-the-art manufacturing assembly facilities in the United States, China and Mexico. http://www.rainbird.com.



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NAPLES, FLA. (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

According to history.com, almost 3,000 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including 18 men and women from the town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. In the aftermath of the horrific event, the small town came together to aid grieving families. Sixty-eight volunteers put their goodness into action through a bereavement support group coordinated by Pamela Koch to give an outpouring faith, hope and unconditional love upon the families so unforgettably touched that September day.

In an effort to keep the memory of the victims alive, Koch releases "For Goodness' Sake: The Story Behind the Saint James 9/11 Bereavement Support Group" (published by Archway Publishing). The book offers a window into the workings and surroundings a 9/11 bereavement support group held in the Saint James Church, where 76 families and 104 children came together to face their grief and seek answers. Koch shares the stories of the families and the volunteers who rallied together in outreach, where she and her team used a holistic approach to grief to provide unimaginable, creative counseling sessions over a two-year period.

Through the book, Koch also aims to raise awareness on mental health, especially of children and teens experiencing loss. "In today's world, this book shine through the darkness of despair, war, uncertainty and unrest," says Koch. "The book gives a refreshing message of goodness to others with examples of acts of kindness and out-reach to those who are hurting." Ultimately, Koch hopes to remind readers, "There is light in the darkness through the people around you."

To purchase and to know more about the book, interested parties may visit https://www.archwaypublishing.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-001187895.

"For Goodness' Sake: The Story Behind the Saint James 9/11 Bereavement Support Group" 
By Pamela Koch 
Hardcover | 6x9 in | 266 pages | ISBN 9781480869752 
Softcover | 6x9 in | 266 pages | ISBN 9781480869769 
E-Book | 266 pages | ISBN 9781480869776 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
Pamela Koch received an Associate of Applied Science degree from Elizabeth Seton College in Yonkers, New York. A retired pastoral bereavement counselor and breast cancer survivor, she was called back to work to aid the families of 9/11 at the Church of Saint James in the town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Life experience inspired Koch to train in hospice and become certified in bereavement, working in the field for 13 years. She has received numerous awards for her work, notably from the State of New Jersey, Somerset County, New Jersey, and The Cancer Hope Network.




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TORRANCE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

Tritium, a world leader in electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, today announced that its Americas President, Jeff Wolfe, will keynote the Grid session of the PlugVolt July 2019 Battery Seminar.

The PlugVolt July 2019 Battery Seminar takes place in Plymouth, Michigan, July 16-18. Featuring speakers from America's largest automotive manufacturers, utilities and EV technology providers, it aims to foster joint development efforts to advance energy storage solutions.

Keynote Details 
Who: Jeff Wolfe, President, Americas, Tritium 
What: "High Speed EV Charging – Working with the Grid to Accelerate Integration and Enable Energy Freedom" 
When: Thursday, July 18, 8:30AM EDT 
Where: The Inn at St. John's, 44045 Five Mile Road, Plymouth, MI 48170

Tritium last year unveiled the world's most powerful EV charger – the Veefil-PK 350kW DC high power charger, which is scalable to 475kW. The focus of Mr. Wolfe's keynote, titled "High Speed EV Charging – Working with the Grid to Accelerate Integration and Enable Energy Freedom," will outline how quickly these and other chargers are being rolled out across the globe, and why utilities and EV charger manufacturers need to work together to enhance value and grid capabilities.

"The grid as we know it wasn't architected to meet this rapid increase in demand placed on it by EV charging, particularly when we start to consider the rise of high-power chargers capable of 475kW," said Wolfe. "As installations continue, we risk straining both the physical infrastructure as well as the engineering capabilities and resources of the utilities.

"We must find a better way to interconnect our grids with the chargers."

Mr. Wolfe believes that the rise of EVs offers utilities a rare opportunity to increase their customer base as drivers reduce their reliance on gasoline, but says they must collaborate with EV charger manufacturers to minimize the impact on the grid now. In his keynote, Mr. Wolfe outlines a solution detailing how emerging utility grid interface architectures and technologies, including bi-directional or Vehicle-to-Grid charging, will minimize grid impact while increasing utility revenues and customer loyalty.

"Bi-directional charging will allow utilities to optimize the total load on the grid and load profile from EV charging and other services," he said. "Using energy stored during selected periods, utilities will be able to lower the impact on the grid through the incentivization of charging behavior.

"For us to get to this point, however, we need to make the experience frictionless for the drivers and that will involve discussions between charger makers, grid operators and even technologists."

Mr. Wolfe joined Tritium earlier this year, bringing with him more than 30 years' experience in the energy and cleantech industries. His special interest in climate-positive energy has seen him play a pivotal role in the solar sector through groSolar, a nationwide solar company which Mr. Wolfe founded in 1998. Throughout his career, Mr. Wolfe has also held senior leadership roles at Just Energy and Shell.

"We're honored to have Jeff Wolfe join us to provide an insight into the development of not just chargers, but also of technologies necessary to ease the integration of these chargers into our daily lives," said JC Soman, Director of Marketing at PlugVolt. "Jeff is a greentech veteran whose insights into the grid aren't formed solely from his experience with EVs and Tritium, but from an illustrious career spent looking into clean energy and how to bring it to the mainstream."

Tritium recently hit a number of major milestones in the US. In February 2017, the company opened its first US office – which doubles as a research and development (R&D) center – in Torrance, California, and has since grown to a team of 25 across the nation and more than 300 globally.

Last year, the company announced it was receiving a portion of $3.2 million in federal funding awarded to Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) by the Department of Energy, to develop an extreme fast charging system that can connect directly to the distribution grid. EPRI allocated about $400,000 for Tritium to develop a custom version of its Veefil-PK high-powered charging head, along with providing input for system design and testing.

About Tritium 
Tritium is a technology company that designs and manufactures the world's most advanced DC charging equipment for electric vehicles (EV). With offices in Torrance, California, as well as Australia and The Netherlands, Tritium has emerged as a leading global DC fast charger (DCFC) and high-power charger (HPC) supplier with more than 3,000 installations in over 30 countries, including across the United States. The company is the largest supplier of 350kW DC HPCs to the world's largest ultra-fast network, The IONITY network in Europe, and its award-winning Veefil-RT 50kW DCFC sports the world's smallest footprint and been installed for many private and public networks across the globe. Each product supports light to heavy duty fleets, bus fleets and depots, retail, forecourts and utility-backed projects.

About PlugVolt 
PlugVolt is involved in the business of promoting and fostering joint development efforts in advancing battery and alternative energy storage technologies for medical, military, consumer, industrial, transportation, grid and stationary markets. PlugVolt offers several key services including educational events, custom on-site trainings, business consultation, strategic match-making, and providing informational services to industry members. For additional information visit http://www.plugvolt.com 
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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

Ahead of its sixth annual event series, New York Energy Week has been recognized by Mayor Bill de Blasio as an initiative started in 2013 that "unites disparate corners of the energy industry to ensure that all stakeholders have the expertise and resources they need to best support their diverse constituencies in our rapidly changing world," according to a in a New York City Proclamation issued last week.

The City's Proclamation continues: "By showcasing the latest innovations in energy technology and climate policy, this week's events serve to disrupt and reimagine the [energy] industry, inspiring creative solutions to some of our planet's most pressing problems while fostering new relationships and economic growth."

New Yorkers are known for their resiliency and boldness, de Blasio states in the City's Proclamation, and the city needs to tackle challenges in a manner that is "worthy of its residents, from retrofitting all public buildings to pioneering a global protocol for cities to attain carbon neutrality by 2050."

In the City's Proclamation, de Blasio asserts that his administration "remains committed to protecting people of all backgrounds from the impacts of climate change, and we are grateful to NYEW for its partnership in this work."

"I applaud EnerKnol and all those in attendance this week for helping to forge a brighter, more sustainable future," the City's Proclamation reads, "and look forward to their continued success."

The sixth annual New York Energy Week kicks off this Monday, June 24th, promising an exciting week of events focused on key innovations and challenges fueling industry-wide collaboration and investment that are organized around the theme of the Energy Ecosystem of the Future. The lineup of speakers at the June 24th Opening Ceremony includes higher-ups from the state's utility Con Edison; the New York Power Authority; the Mayor's Office of Sustainability; and the New York State Senate.

The week-long series will also include a tour of the iconic Woolworth Building's energy-efficient steam system; a panel discussion featuring experts from NYC Council and the NYC Department of City Administrative Services. This year's Ney York Energy Week also features the inaugural "Disruptors Day" Symposium comprising several round-table sessions and presentations for energy "disruptors" to present their business and technology.

About New York Energy Week 
New York Energy Week is a "By the Industry, For the Industry" initiative launched to foster collaboration and investment in New York's rapidly growing energy economy. Energy policy data and analytics company, EnerKnol, Inc. created the annual event series in 2013 as part of its founding mission to fuel industry advancement through information access - bridging the diverse, and often fragmented energy industry. New York Energy Week is made possible by its supporting sponsors and leaders.



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WIESBADEN, GERMANY (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

The U.S. Army has selected the Woolpert and Black & Veatch joint venture and Quantum Spatial Inc. to a $49 million contract to provide surveying and mapping services. Work locations and funding will be determined with each task order.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wiesbaden, Germany, is the contracting activity. The USACE received 10 bids via an online solicitation process for the firm-fixed-price contract, according to the U.S. Department of Defense.

This contract is now underway. It has an estimated completion date of June 6, 2024.

About Woolpert 
Woolpert is committed to a vision to become the premier architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm, and one of the best companies in the country. It's a vision we've been fine-tuning for decades. It guides our decisions and investments, provides our clients with optimal solutions, and offers our employees unrivaled opportunities. Woolpert is recognized as a Great Place to Work by its employees and is America's fastest growing AEG firm. With more than a century of experience, close to 1,000 employees and 30 offices, Woolpert supports public, private, federal, and military clients nationally and around the globe. For more information, visit woolpert.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

About Black & Veatch 
Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical human infrastructure in Energy, Water, Telecommunications and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve the lives of people in over 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program management. Our revenues in 2018 were US$3.5 billion. Follow us on http://www.bv.com and in social media.



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Fouser Environmental Services LTD to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for cannabis testing. Fouser Environmental Services LTD is based in Versailles, Kentucky, and is the first cannabis testing laboratory accredited in the state.

"Fouser Environmental Services is extremely proud of this monumental achievement in the company's history to have met the highest levels of standards set forth by A2LA", said Ellen Fouser-Gormley on behalf of the entire Fouser family. "Fouser Environmental Services chose A2LA as its Accreditation body due to the quality of their assessors, and their stellar reputation as an industry leader in the field of accreditation. A2LA's assessors have spent decades in their respective fields, which helps to ensure that Fouser Environmental Services is providing the best services possible to their clients."

"We congratulate Fouser Environmental Services on becoming the first cannabis testing laboratory accredited in the state of Kentucky. Their completion of this milestone in such a timely manner through the A2LA accreditation process is a testament to their hard work and commitment to quality", said Adam Gouker, A2LA General Manager. "A2LA realizes the vital role that accreditation plays in the cannabis industry to support compliance with regulatory requirements, and we are thrilled to see that our service has been adopted in a new state. We look forward to our continued relationship with Fouser Environmental Services in the provision of their accreditation needs."

Achieving ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by A2LA is the pinnacle in third-party laboratory accreditation, as it confirms that laboratories have management, quality, and technical systems in place to ensure accurate and reliable analyses, as well as proper administrative processes to ensure that all aspects related to the sample, the analysis, and the reporting are standardized, measured, and monitored.

About A2LA 
A2LA is a non-profit, non-governmental, third-party accreditation body, offering internationally-recognized accreditation services and training to testing and calibration laboratories, inspection bodies, proficiency testing providers, reference material producers, and product certifiers.

About Fouser Environmental Services LTD 
Fouser Environmental Services is an environmental testing laboratory that has served the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Water and Wastewater industry for 30 years. It is our great honor to be the first A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory for cannabis testing in the Commonwealth as we continue to strive to perform accurate analysis and release reliable data to the growing hemp industry within Kentucky and throughout the country.




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SEATTLE (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

Marguerite Casey Foundation founding President and CEO Luz Vega-Marquis announced today she will retire in 2020 after leading the Foundation since 2001.

"Luz's legacy is the thousands of families across the country who have, with Marguerite Casey Foundation's support, created their own solutions for fighting poverty and building power," said Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, chair of the Foundation's board of directors.

Marguerite Casey Foundation nurtures a national movement of low-income families advocating for themselves to create a more just and equitable society. The success of this movement building relies on networking organizations and leaders together with a strong focus on collaboration across issues.

"Luz has been a critical partner in our work building power for immigrant families and families of color throughout the Southwest and in Arizona. She was the first philanthropic leader to commit long-term general operating support to movement building and organizing in places often overlooked by national foundations. Her impact on this field will be felt for generations to come," said the Honorable Carlos Garcia, City of Phoenix Councilmember and founder of PUENTE Arizona.

Under Vega-Marquis, Marguerite Casey Foundation has led the philanthropic sector in advocating for a strategy where grantees are best served by multi-year general operating support funding that trusts leaders in the field.

"Women of color have changed the landscape of this country, and Luz Vega-Marquis is no exception to that legacy. Luz has invested in families of color to the tune of $450 million, and by doing so, has changed our country for the better. She has modeled how philanthropy can be more accountable to communities of color. Her legacy is pushing us to dream bigger, act more boldly, and win big for families," said Alicia Garza, Founder of Black Futures Lab and Movement for Black Lives.

The Foundation has a strong focus on supporting people of color. More than 85 percent of Marguerite Casey Foundation grantees are organizations led by people of color and 60 percent of the staff as well as 82 percent of the board are people of color.

In addition to her work at the Foundation, Vega-Marquis has long been a champion for leaders of color. In 1983, she founded Hispanics in Philanthropy to support the careers and networks of a community traditionally excluded from the foundation world. She has recruited and continued to nurture hundreds of staff, board members, and leaders of color in philanthropy. 
"From our very first meeting, Luz focused on building a relationship that would result in transformational change for the women who work in our country. She is a philanthropic trailblazer: for nearly 18 years she has committed to funding organizers with long term core funding, supporting organizations through convening and narrative change, and has been one of a handful of progressive women of color leaders in philanthropy. Her call to support organizations led by immigrants and people of color has had an extraordinary impact," said Ai-jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Supermajority.

Under her leadership, the Foundation created the Patiño-Moore Legacy Award to recognize collaboration among Black and Brown communities building movements; and the Pat Schroeder Board Fellowship to provide an opportunity for a community-based youth leader to serve on the Foundation board. Additionally, she launched the Sargent Shriver Youth Warriors Against Poverty, which has to date, honored over 100 youth-leaders from across the country for their vision, passion, and dedication to improving their communities. 
"Families have always been our priority," Vega-Marquis said. "We ask and listen, and then follow their lead. They know the change their communities require. We help them create it."

Vega-Marquis said she's most proud of the work Marguerite Casey Foundation has done to build the infrastructure of a family-led movement; support leadership from low-income communities; and effect policy change that restores voting rights, funds education, and increases living wages.

The board of directors anticipates making a hiring announcement later in 2019. A new CEO will likely begin in 2020.

See below for additional quotes. 
About Marguerite Casey Foundation 
Marguerite Casey Foundation nurtures a national movement of low-income families advocating on their own behalf for change. We invest in grassroots activism that builds the power and voice of families living in poverty to create their own solutions for a more just and equitable society for all. Our grantmaking provides multi-year general support in four regions – the South, Southwest, Midwest, and West – as well as nationally.

Online: caseygrants.org 
Facebook: @MargueriteCaseyFoundation 
Twitter: @CaseyGrants

Other leaders comment on Luz Vega-Marquis' Retirement:

"I will be forever grateful for the vision and boldness of Luz during her leadership at the Marguerite Casey Foundation to invest in grassroots organizations, like the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, which are led by directly impacted individuals. Because of her support and that of the Foundation, poor and marginalized communities are being empowered to change oppressive conditions and transform their communities as well as this country," said Desmond Meade, President, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.

"Luz is someone I have deeply admired my entire career. As a former grantee, fellow board member and CEO and someone who now benefits from her board leadership- I can honestly say she is one of the most admirable leaders in philanthropy. She doesn't talk about diversity and equity- she shows us how to make real change by partnering with the communities most impacted and by supporting their vision and leadership," said Nichole Maher, CEO, Group Health Foundation.



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ASHBURN, VA. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

DP Facilities, Inc. has selected a site in Hannibal, Ohio for its next world-class data center campus. The facility will be constructed next to the 485 Megawatt natural gas-fired Long Ridge Energy Terminal being developed by Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC, offering hyperscale data center customers up to 125 Megawatts of that electricity at the extremely low cost of approximately 4.5 cents per kWh.

The Long Ridge Energy Terminal, being built on the site of the Ormet Aluminum Plant which closed in 2013, broke ground in May 2019 and is slated for completion in November 2021. The combined cycle natural gas power plant is expected to be one of the most energy-efficient in the world.

"Long Ridge Energy Terminal is a significant development project for FTAI, and DP Facilities is excited to be a partner in a specialized use of the property for secure data center space for commercial, government and highly regulated tenants," said DP Facilities spokesperson Kathleen Fowler. "This facility's power profile cannot be matched elsewhere in the country with the same certainty of fuel supply and the absence of hazards at the site, and will offer leading-edge security, dependable resiliency, and long-term value — which are hallmarks of DP Facilities data centers."

"The Hannibal data center campus is consistent with our win-win business model that brings long-term, high-skill, well-paying jobs to communities that are transitioning their economies toward sustainable 21st century clean-powered business," added Fowler. "The site also may accommodate a solar power installation, although the natural gas plant fulfills DP Facilities' sustainability objectives."

The project will bring a projected 300 construction jobs to the area and once completed, the data center campus will train and employ approximately 40 to 50 local people for high-paying careers offering stability and opportunity.

DP Facilities uses intelligent site selection, a security first design approach and outstanding operational abilities to create critical infrastructure that is capable of serving the most demanding missions and compliance requirements in the world. The company plans to continue to grow its portfolio to offer customers additional sites to maintain and secure their data.

"Our partnership with DP Facilities is ideal both for this project and for the greater Hannibal community," said Long Ridge Energy Terminal President Bo Wholey. "Data centers represent the highest and best use of our available on-site resources including the electricity we will be producing furthered by intense data center demand that continues to grow. The low-cost, fixed-price electricity we are offering makes this partnership a natural fit."

About DP Facilities, Inc. 
DP Facilities, Inc. is the owner and operator of the Mineral Gap Data Center in Wise, Virginia, which is renowned as a highly secure and resilient cloud-neutral data center and as a transformational asset for the surrounding community in the heart of Southwest Virginia's coal country. Founded in the 1950s, DP Facilities, Inc. has built data centers for some of the largest enterprise & financial firms in the U.S. Our carrier-neutral data centers offer assets and services that strengthen our customers' ability to store, manage and leverage their data to advance their missions. DP Facilities builds data centers that provide solutions from colocation to hybrid cloud to managed services. Learn more at https://dpfacilities.com/.



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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) JUNE 24, 2019

E Source, the leading provider of customer-focused research, data, and consulting for utilities and their partners, announced today that it has been acquired by Align Capital Partners (ACP), a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on investing in business-to-business companies that are well positioned for growth in niche markets.

ACP's investment in E Source will help grow the company's existing portfolio of customer energy and customer experience solutions. E Source will immediately seek to increase value within its membership services, expand its consulting practice, and introduce software solutions to advance utility customer engagement efforts. Additionally, the E Source team is focused on enhancing solutions in the areas of distributed energy resources, innovation, and human centered-design.

"ACP's investment is a significant milestone for our company, our employees, and our customers," says E Source CEO Wayne Greenberg. "We've already established ourselves as the market leader in the areas where utilities intersect with their customers, and now we have a financial and strategic partner who will help us leverage and build on that position to accelerate our growth."

E Source works with thousands of utility employees and senior leaders across the US and Canada, arming them with the knowledge and guidance they need to adapt to ever-changing business and market conditions.

"E Source sets the standard for best-in-class research, data, and consulting in the utility industry," says Robert Langley, ACP's managing partner and cofounder. "We're excited to partner with this talented and innovative company to expand its offerings and have an even greater impact in the energy space."

Gino Porazzo, a veteran operating executive and former COO of CLEAResult, has agreed to join the E Source board of directors as an outside board member. "Given E Source's stellar market reputation and utility market intelligence capabilities, the company is extremely well positioned to scale, and I'm excited to be a part of its next transformative growth phase," says Porazzo.

About E Source 
For over 30 years, E Source has been providing market research, data, and consulting services to more than 300 utilities and their partners. This guidance helps our clients advance their customer energy solutions and enhance their relationships, while becoming more innovative and responsive in the rapidly evolving market.

About Align Capital Partners 
Align Capital Partners is a growth-oriented private equity firm that partners with business owners and management teams to create shared success. ACP brings experience, resources, and a $326 million committed fund to help companies accelerate their growth, to the benefit of management, employees, and the firm's investors. ACP makes control investments in growth-oriented, lower-middle market business services, specialty manufacturing, and value-added distribution companies. E Source is the seventh platform company investment ACP has completed since the firm's first fund closed in September 2016. For more information, visit http://www.aligncp.com. 



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LONDON (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

On June 12, 2019, over 150 investors and industry leaders from Europe and the Middle East gathered in Geneva Switzerland to discuss the future of alternative investments with a focus on agriculture. The AIM Summit has been a leading private conference which until this year had been held exclusively in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The conference brings together regional hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and private equity and debt investors and managers with leading industry experts. Because of Europe's thought leadership in sustainability, the Geneva edition had a strong focus on sustainability investing, specifically in agriculture. In addition, Geneva attracted two US speakers noted for their interest in sustainability.

Peter C. Rockefeller opened the conference with a speech on agriculture investing and set a high standard for presenting a well-researched case for improvements in agriculture that would be both profitable and low in risk. Mr. Rockefeller made an especially strong case for investing in farmland.

International corporate lawyer and sustainable investing pioneer Dr. Walter L. Schindler stated that "Peter's speech on agriculture presented the best argument I've heard for investors to participate in this form of impact investing. I think that Peter's speech was effective in igniting excitement around the focus on agriculture."

Other distinguished speakers included H.S.H. Prince Michael of Liechtenstein, speaking on the geopolitical landscape, and Katherine Brown, Head of Sustainable and Impact Investing at the World Economic Forum. The themes of Ms. Brown's panels were "The Evolution of Impact Investing" and "ESG Asset Allocations."

The AIM Summit will continue to expand internationally in the future from its strong base in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Dr. Schindler stated his view that "Platinum Sponsor Dalma Capital is a visionary investment bank that accelerates the growth of unique alternative investment funds managed with a focus on alpha generating strategies."



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

Over two-hundred industry professionals convene in Los Angeles in August to assess and analyze the West U.S.A. natural gas markets, as well as conduct business transactions. The 15th annual West LDC Natural Gas Forum takes place August 5-7 in Los Angeles, CA. This is the "industry-standard" gathering for commercial natural gas industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference in that participants routinely complete transactions during the event.

West U.S.A. natural gas markets are in transition, facing numerous challenges including supply/demand fundamentals, policy changes, evolving regulations and operational deliverability issues. In no other U.S. market is it more obvious that the industry must reconcile the dual challenge of delivering more energy while lowering emissions. In 2018/2019, West U.S.A. natural gas markets experienced significant volatility with dramatic price ramp-up on peak demand days. California utilities are restructuring significantly in the aftermath of serious operational problems and resulting economic disruption. California SB-100 introduces new challenges for the industry to accommodate the policy drive to eliminate fossil fuels for electric power generation in order to become solely reliant on renewable energy sources. Traditional supply/demand flow patterns are transitioning as markets reconcile new sources of supply and incremental markets including exports for LNG and Mexico. Event participants will examine and discuss these topics and more through presentations, Q & A sessions, and ample networking sessions.

The content program of West LDC Natural Gas Forum incorporates 2 ½ days of keynote presentations and moderated panels. Keynote addresses include: Dan Haley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA); Jordan Clark, Managing Director, Energy & Minerals Development, Utah Governor's Office of Energy Development; Laird Dyer, Energy Consultant; Jared Barton, Vice President of Marketing & Orgination, BP Energy Company; and Joe Mock, Regulatory Case Manager, Southern California Gas Company.

The Program also includes two moderated panels with panelists sharing insights from these leading organizations: Direct Energy, ConocoPhillps, BP Energy, Chevron, Salt River Project, SoCal Gas Company and Colorado Springs Utilities.

This Forum focuses on West U.S.A. markets, while five other Forums throughout the year address other key regions across the continent.

Participants at the Forum include market leaders, decision makers and subject matter experts. Industry segments represented include gas distribution utilities (LDCs), industrial gas consumers, producers, pipelines, natural gas-fired power generators, LNG terminal operators, merchant LNG providers, marketers, regulators and analysts and providers of key products, services and technologies to the industry. The 2 ½ day format is carefully structured for participants to hear from industry authorities about market developments, network with existing and new colleagues, and ultimately conclude transactions involving purchase, sale and transportation of natural gas.

Even in today's digital age, natural gas market participants appreciate a venue that facilitates face-to-face interaction. The LDC Gas Forum is uniquely structured to meet this requirement and has been the venue of choice for decades. Registration is still available at http://www.ldcgasforums.com/rw/.

The LDC Gas Forums, the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, and the Gulf Coast Energy Forum are the premiere regional events where the Natural Gas Industry meets. This is where buyers and sellers meet and do business. For over thirty years, thousands of attendees attend one or more of the five regional Forums across the continent to discuss vital regional and national issues affecting all aspects of the natural gas marketplace. Timely panel discussions featuring key industry authorities focus on important questions facing buyers, sellers transport operators and other market stakeholders in the competitive energy markets. Topics include: Supply & Demand, Financial Outlook, Pipeline, Storage and Infrastructure Projects, LNG markets, Gas/Electric Coordination, Regulatory Updates, Gas Buyer Insights, Industry Transformations, Risk Analysis and Hedging Strategies, International Perspectives, and Energy Geopolitics.

Vast networking opportunities give you access to your clients, prospects, and peers to further explore relevant issues in your region.

The LDC Gas Forums: Southeast, Northeast, Mid-Continent, West, the US-Mexico Natural Gas Forum, and the Gulf Coast Energy Forum

Where the Natural Gas Industry Gathers: Networking - Insights - Deal-Making

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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

For many US growers, beyond contending with weather events such as severe rainstorms, flooding, extreme temperatures and during the summer excessive heat and drought, stress from herbicide applications and herbicide drift can cause crop loss. Many growers are finding solutions to combat crop stress from both abiotic and herbicide stress in proven technologies such as CROP+.

For Andis Applewhite, owner of Half Circle Cross Vineyard, in northwest Texas, the issue of herbicide drift became a serious concern in 2016 when she first planted and remains an ongoing threat. Applewhite grows cabernet franc wine grapes, requiring less water than other regional crops, are a hearty variety and are economically appealing. However, she has seen poor performance of her vines due to injury from neighboring grower's herbicide applications throughout the season, leaving them smaller and greatly reducing grape production.

"I want these vines to do well. My great grandfather bought this farm in 1903," Applewhite said. "It's not a hobby for me. I want to improve on my production quality and plant more acres, but I have been holding off until there is a solution to this drift problem and the crop damage it causes."

"Some growers do not spray to label. They are not attentive to wind, weather, timing and other issues to consider before spraying herbicide." 
Growth of her vines was slow and reduced by about one-third of where they should be according to her crop advisors. For help, Applewhite reached out to neighboring friends, growers and retailers to get her vines started, and for ongoing input management. In August of 2018, she was introduced to CROP+, a foliar nutritional supplement designed to support plant tolerance to abiotic stress. She made two late in-season applications of the technology to the vines showing the signs of herbicide drift exposure: burn, leaf cupping, deformation and stunted growth, and one pre-dormancy application. After her applications of CROP + last year, Applewhite's vines are showing greater flowering, more flower sets, and signs of new growth than in the previous years.

"CROP+ reduced the impact of the herbicide drift, with more buds and flowers visible than seen previously," said Applewhite. "I intend to make more applications of CROP+ this season and continue evaluating the results.

Applewhite is also concerned about nutrition in season. "We've received a lot of rain this year, about 6.7 inches in a short window," said Applewhite. "The fact that CROP+ contains a healthy amount of zinc is important for improved nutrient uptake."

"The multi-disciplinary approach is something that sets CROP+ apart from other technology and give plants, whether they're a specialty crop like wine grapes in Texas, or corn and soybeans in Iowa, the best chance to get through harsh climate conditions and better tolerate other threats like herbicide drift," according to Ron Delfs, Business Manager for CROP+ in the US.

"The technology in CROP+ maximizes genetic potential by activating a plant's metabolic pathways and has several modes of action that impact photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, antioxidant activity and genes involved in plant responses to stress," Molly McGrath, Ph.D., Technical Development Manager for Verdesian Life Sciences. "It is widely understood that the impact of stress is generally negative for crops. Reduced root growth and nutrient tends to reduce yields. Boosting a plant's ability to overcome stressors with a product like CROP+ results in better performance that can minimize yield loss."

As part of Verdesian Life Science's specialized Nutrient Use Efficiency or NUE grower solutions, CROP+ technology is specifically designed to help growers produce more resilient, healthy plants during critical stages of phenological development, capable of withstanding both abiotic and herbicide stressors throughout the season. Patented by Cytozyme Laboratories, CROP+ chemistry contains biologically derived nutritional supplements, fermentation metabolites, naturally chelated micronutrients, plant extracts and natural adjuvants to aid in plant photosynthesis, impact key metabolic pathways, nutrient uptake and the reduction of destructive free radicals generated during stress conditions. CROP+ is widely used across the globe in China, central and South America.

About Cytozyme 
For over 40 years Cytozyme, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been committed to accelerating the adoption of sustainable products and processes in agriculture to help growers feed the world responsibly by delivering high performance, proven crop solutions with innovative technology and developed with rigorous quality controls. For more information, visit http://www.cytozymeag.com

About Verdesian 
Verdesian Life Sciences enables a sustainable future for farmers through nutrient use efficiency (NUE). Grown from the ground up in 2012, Verdesian Life Sciences offers farmers and growers biological, nutritional, seed treatment and inoculant technologies that maximize performance on high-value row crops and specialty crops, as well as turf and ornamental plants. With its headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, Verdesian is committed to researching and developing environmentally and financially sustainable products. Further information about Verdesian is available at http://www.vlsci.com.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

XL, the leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has announced that its XLH hybrid electric drive technology is being used by the University of Virginia (UVA) to green its recycling and maintenance fleets. The cleaner fleet vehicles contributed to the university receiving the prestigious Sustainable Fleet Accreditation from the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) and Calstart in January. In doing so, the university's Facilities Management Fleet became the first university fleet in Virginia to receive this accreditation.

"We congratulate the University of Virginia on its Sustainable Fleet Accreditation, and we're proud that our hybrid electric drive systems could help them achieve that honor," said Tod Hynes, founder and CEO of XL. "UVA is a great example of a forward-thinking university that recognizes the importance of sustainability in their fleet operations, and they continue to invest in technologies that deliver value and reduce emissions."

Since 2018, UVA's recycling and maintenance divisions have been using Super Duty Ford F-250 trucks and a Ford Transit equipped with the XLH hybrid electric drive system to enable their work trucks to be 25% more fuel efficient and produce 20% fewer CO2 emissions. In February, UVA added XLH Ford E-350 Cutaway box trucks to its Facilities Management fleet and is expecting similar results.

For more information about XL's fleet electrification technology, fleet managers can also contact sales(at)xlfleet.com.

About XL 
XL is the leader in vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets in North America, relied on by customers such as The Coca-Cola Company, Verizon, Yale University, the City of Boston and the City of Seattle. With its fleet-ready XLH hybrid electric drive system and the XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive system, Class 2 to 6 commercial and municipal customers can increase fuel economy by between 25 to 50 percent and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by between 20 to 33 percent, decreasing operating costs and meeting sustainability goals with zero impact on fleet operations. XL works with Ford, General Motors and Isuzu to electrify thousands of commercial trucks, vans and shuttles, with over 90 million miles driven on XL systems. Founded by MIT alumni and funded by Constellation Technology Ventures, IKEA Group and private investors, XL is based in Boston. For more information, visit http://www.xlfleet.com or follow us on Twitter @xlfleet.



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CARBONDALE, COLO. (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

Lake Christine Wildfire Restoration Unites Community

On Saturday, June 15th, 300 volunteers came together with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Roaring Fork Conservancy to heal the burn scar in the Basalt State Wildlife Area. It was clear the wildfire had an impact on more than the landscape, affecting the hearts of the community and driving the project.

Last year's devastating Lake Christine Fire forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and burned 12,600 acres above Basalt, Colorado. Even with last year's reseeding efforts via aircraft and machinery, nearly 500 acres were left unseeded. Volunteers were needed to hike into steep, exposed areas to hand-seed thousands of native plants and create rock check dams to slow destructive runoff. New vegetation growth and small rock dams help ensure the slopes remain stable and that the natural ecosystem can recover.

Saturday morning began early with a hearty pancake breakfast. Standing side by side with family, friends, and strangers alike, the volunteers gathered at Basalt Middle School to learn more about the day's work. Volunteers in that ambitious group ranged in age from under 4 to over 70 years. The community that assembled to restore the damaged land was an uplifting sight.

After a heartfelt thank you from the project partners, the volunteers loaded into shuttles and drove to the project site on Basalt Mountain. Upon arrival, they were handed five-pound burlap bags of seed – a native mix including mountain mahogany, muttongrass, penstemon, and prairie junegrass. The volunteers were separated into crews and set out across 500 acres, both on foot and in the beds of trucks. After hours of hiking across varied terrain, carefully spreading and covering seeds, the seed bags were emptied and the rock dams were in place.

The Lake Christine Volunteer Project was the first public restoration project on the burn scar. The support of 300 volunteers and a group of dedicated partners contributed greatly to the project's success. Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is extremely grateful for everyone who helped to hand-seed acres of wildland across the Basalt State Wildlife Area. Even with the tremendous progress from this project, there is still more work to be done. The restoration of the Lake Christine burn area is a long-term project that will require more volunteer efforts in the future.

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers gives a special thanks to the project partners: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Roaring Fork Conservancy, Defiance Rafting, Alpine Bank, Aspen Skiing Company, Basalt Lions Club, Pete McBride Photography, Roaring Fork Beer Company, The Tipsy Trout, and the Town of Basalt.

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is a non-profit organization dedicated to the stewardship of public lands. Their hands-on conservation and volunteer projects connect trail users to beautiful natural areas and create long-lasting value in the communities from Aspen to Parachute. To donate or sign up to volunteer, please visit http://www.rfov.org.

Shea Courtney 
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers 
http://www.rfov.org 
sheac(at)rfov(dot)org 
(970) 927-8241



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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

Power Knot, the market leader in products that process waste food in commercial foodservice operations, has installed a Power Knot LFC biodigester at the Government Palace of Chile. El Palacio de la Moneda, located in Santiago, is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile, and is essentially the equivalent of the United States' White House. This is Power Knot's first contract with a government agency in Chile and was managed through ENERGIA ON, Power Knot's representative in Chile.

The decision by the staff at la Moneda to install an LFC-300 biodigester was driven by the government's ongoing commitment to raise national awareness about how recycling at a local level can have national impact—and that the waste-reduction practices implemented by the nation's most prominent public building should be adopted by public- and private-sector foodservice operations.

"Our principle objective is to reduce our negative impact on the environment, through many different and integrated actions, to help eliminate waste on our planet," said Susana Soto, administrative department officer at La Moneda. "We hope to raise awareness about sustainable living by sending a clear message that today we must start working for the future so that our children and grandchildren have a tomorrow as promising as the one we inherited yesterday."

Chile is on the brink of transition—from an emerging country to a developed country. It has been one of Latin America's fastest-growing economies over the past decade and has emerged as an important test case in how best to forge links between the government, people, and businesses to drive sustainability initiatives that can be modeled in other Latin American countries.

Chile's promotion of the United Nations Environmental Programme's education for sustainable consumption (ESC), which teaches citizens about the environmental impact of their consumer choices, represents the latest phase of a multilateral effort. Chile was selected as one of three countries to pilot an ESC project aimed at developing clear guidelines for national policymaking.

"Chile is in the vanguard of efforts to shape a new generation of green consumers in Latin America, where rising living standards are increasingly reproducing the consumption habits found in the developed world," said Iain Milnes, president of Power Knot. "La Moneda is setting the right example by showing how the public and private sectors can reduce carbon emissions and eliminate the costs of transporting waste food to a landfill."

Dozens of Power Knot LFC biodigesters are going online at government facilities around the world 

Canada's Department of National Defence recently took delivery of several orders of Power Knot LFC biodigesters and SBT bin tippers.

In Canberra, Australia, a Power Knot LFC biodigester will soon be eliminating waste food at Parliament House, whose kitchen caters not only to government employees but also to high-profile private events and functions.

Here in the USA, dozens of Power Knot LFC biodigesters have been installed in military bases and correctional facilities since 2014.

How the Power Knot LFC biodigester works 
The LFC biodigester is a practical alternative to the traditional disposal of waste food. It uses a series of processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the presence of oxygen. The LFC environment accelerates the digestion of most food products within 24 hours by using a proprietary mixture of microbes and enzymes. The output is grey water that is environmentally safe, and suitable for discharge down the drain or to enrich landscapes. Almost all waste food from an industrial kitchen, including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, bread, rice, and noodles can go into the LFC biodigester, and the machine can compost both raw and cooked foods. The process is totally green because it uses no chemicals.

Supports sustainability goals 
Government agencies are especially concerned about deriving key performance indicators of all sustainability initiatives. To support environmental sustainability reporting, all Power Knot LFC units can upload detailed performance data to the LFC Cloud. Sustainability managers can then view how much waste food has been processed by any machine or site, and gain insights into the reduction of carbon emissions to support wider reporting requirements.

About Power Knot 
Power Knot LLC markets the LFC biodigester and SBT bin tipper for use in commercial kitchens and foodservice operations that demand hygiene and durability. The LFC biodigester digests waste food and reduces the expense, inconvenience, mess, and carbon footprint of disposing of waste food that would otherwise be hauled to a landfill. With installations globally, Power Knot offers the most technologically advanced machines available today and is the market leader, offering seven biodigester models that process from 25 kg (50 lb) to 1200 kg (2600 lb) of waste food per day. Power Knot designs, develops, and manufactures its products in Silicon Valley, California. For more information, visit http://www.powerknot.com.



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MWALE MEDICAL AND TECHNOLOGY CITY, KENYA (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

MCX Environmental Energy Corp has invested in a $100 million solar power plant, expanding its green energy technology to Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), a US $2 billion community­ owned sustainable city located in Western Kenya.

MCX AT MMTC

MMTC is a 100% green city and is currently in the Final Phase 3 of development, set to complete in 2020. It will be home to 4,800 affordable green residences being built on a 36-hole golf course, a state-of-the-art 7-tower 5,000 bed Hamptons Hospital, a technology park, airport, convention center and a 144MW waste-to-energy power plant - all built to top international standards.

The MCX solar power plant will generate a minimum of 30 megawatts with a capacity to expand to 50 megawatts to meet tertiary power demands at MMTC in the future, thus creating hundreds of jobs for technical specialists and support staff. With the MCX plant, power will be generated right in the City where it will be used, increasing efficiency and cost savings by eliminating the need for long-distance power transmission.

The plant will break ground in November 2019 and complete by December 2020. It will be the largest solar power plant in East Africa.

KENYA 100% CONNECTED, 100% RENEWABLE [l]

In the last five years, Kenya has tripled access to electricity, with 75% of Kenyans now connected and universal access achievable by 2022. According to the Kenyan Ministry of Energy, 90% of its power comes from renewable sources, a figure that will reach 100% by 2020. The Ministry has expressed particular interest in solar solutions to round out its power portfolio, which is currently dominated by hydroelectric and geothermal sources.

With the phasing out of fossil fuels and growing energy demands, the Kenyan government has set the stage for the rapid expansion of Kenya's renewable energy sector. MCX's plant at MMTC is uniquely situated to meet such demands in the populous region of Western Kenya while simultaneously preserving the clean air and environment for which the region is known.

GLOBAL IMPACT

MCX's expansion into Africa is aligned with American interests abroad, as outlined in the objectives of the US government's newly created and $60-billion-funded International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), which seeks to enable the US private sector to compete globally with other players from China and the rest of the world in infrastructure development projects all over the developing world.

MCX's presence at MMTC furthermore aligns with the specific goals of the USAID Power Africa initiative, launched by the Obama administration and continued under the Trump administration, with the objective of expanding access to clean energy to the millions in sub-Saharan Africa who lack it.

In its partnership with MMTC, MCX will strengthen American relations in Kenya and provide Kenyans with green energy solutions, thus setting the gold standard for how to power African cities of the future.



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PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

The transformation of the Bata Library at Trent University features a 278-square-foot (26-square-meter) green wall installed in the atrium with the LiveWall Indoor Living Wall System. The architectural and academic heart of the main campus of Trent University (Peterborough, Ont.), the Bata Library is a revered building in Canadian architecture. LiveWall is the green industry's most sustainable, durable and low-maintenance living wall system.

Constructed in 1967, the Bata Library is a prominent landmark on Trent University's Peterborough campus, and was designed by architect Ronald Thom (1923-1986), the celebrated pioneer of modern Canadian architecture. Completed in 2018, the transformation project, which was planned and guided by the Toronto studio of Perkins + Will, transformed the building into a true library of the future.

Installed and maintained by green infrastructure specialists Ginkgo Sustainability, the Bata 
Library green wall is almost 7 feet (2 meters) in height and was constructed in two side-by-side sections each 20 feet (six meters) in length. In total, it includes 150 LiveWall modular planter boxes manufactured in a bluestone color. The modular planters contain inserts that hold the growing medium and a total of 380 plants. The plant palette is a mix of seven different tropical plants with dark green, light green and white foliage.

"The living wall is recessed between existing concrete pillars in the library's atrium," said James Mallinson, B.Arch., OAA, LEED AP, project architect, Perkins + Will. "It connects two adjacent seating areas to create an inviting open space, softens the center of the interior, and complements the tone of the cedar ceilings."

Thom envisioned the campus buildings, constructed on the west and east banks of the 
Otonabee River, as growing out of the picturesque landscape on the site's 1,500 acres of 
forested hills. The window-walled Bata Library appears to rise up from river, and the atrium's skylight brings natural daylight streaming into the interior.

"Thom wanted excellent design that harmonizes with natural settings and natural beauty," said Dr. Leo Groarke, Ph.D., president and vice-chancellor, Trent University. "Featuring a living wall in the re-design of the Bata Library is a wonderful way to honor this legacy."

"The library has always celebrated a vital connection to nature and the outdoors," said Shelley Strain, LEED AP, GRP, sustainability coordinator, Trent University Facilities Management. "The living wall symbolizes and strengthens this connection."

Trent University 
One of Canada's top universities, Trent University was founded on the ideal of interactive 
learning that is personal, purposeful and transformative. Consistently recognized nationally for leadership in teaching, research and student satisfaction, Trent attracts excellent students from across the country and around the world. Undergraduate and graduate students connect and collaborate with faculty, staff and their peers through diverse communities that span residential colleges, classrooms, disciplines, hands-on research, co-curricular and community-based activities. Trent's Peterborough campus boasts award-winning architecture in a breathtaking natural setting on the banks of the Otonabee River, just 90 minutes from downtown Toronto, while the Durham GTA campus offers a close-knit community with an urban vibe, conveniently located in Oshawa, 40 minutes from downtown Toronto. Explore Trent University at http://www.trentu.ca.

LiveWall 
Designed with a healthy regard for plants, LiveWall is the patented living wall system that achieves simplicity and sustainability in harmony with nature. LiveWall is the result of four 
years of R&D by the professionals who created LiveRoof, the superior green roof system. LiveWall green wall solutions are engineered with horticultural and structural features specific for indoor and outdoor environments. LiveWall supports plants as nature intended — roots growing down, stems and leaves growing up. With unsurpassed versatility to grow a diversity of plant types, LiveWall transforms ordinary walls into inspiring, thriving vertical landscapes that are simple to install and easy to maintain. Follow LiveWall on LinkedIn, like LiveWall on Facebook, and for more information call 877-554-4065.

Link to Project Photos: 
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wmhy0gyfjm628sk/AABfdoSmD77NiwcSyvxz3rGWa?dl=0

Link to Project Video: 
https://youtu.be/nPJPE1rzgHg

Media Contacts: 
Mike Haynes 
LiveWall 
616-935-1974 
mikeh(at)livewall(dot)com

David Aquilina 
Strategic Storyteller 
612-716-5628 
davida(at)strategicstoryteller(dot)com

Kathryn Verhulst 
Trent University 
Manager, Communications 
705-748-1011 ext. 6182 
kathrynverhulst(at)trentu(dot)ca



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ALEXANDRIA, VA. (PRWEB) JUNE 25, 2019

"Telling and Selling the Overpopulation Issue: Why Climate Change Gets So Much More Attention", the most recent addition to the wide-ranging NPG Forum series, has been released by Negative Population Growth, Inc. Authored by Dr. Karen I. Shragg, an environmental author and activist, the paper posits overpopulation needs a seat at the table during discussions about major issues facing the planet. Shragg states: "When the best so-called scientific experts in the world don't mention overpopulation in their reports, it is hard for overpopulation activists to get credibility from the public, journalists and politicians."

Delving deeper to the root of the problem, Shragg writes: "I have long assumed that the only reason that overpopulation is such a hard sell is that it is surrounded by fear and misunderstanding. The fear is huge. The misunderstandings are monumental. No politician wants to step into this potential quicksand. The potential solutions to the overpopulation issue make people uncomfortable, so uncomfortable that it is ignored, denied and discounted to the peril of us all."

Shragg shares many examples of climate change concerns that are linked to overpopulation, including:

"America's population today is not sustainable. At double the size it should be, we often talk about loss of natural resources but we also lose our freedom to move about at a normal speed on freeways."

"We lose our rights to own property on the lake when it is all taken and very expensive."

"We lose our rights to purchase event tickets when they are all gone because the demand has become too high for the supply."

"We must be subjected to lotteries to get permits to enter wildernesses and yet we somehow do not see that overpopulation is to blame for our loss of agency."

NPG Executive Vice President Craig Lewis praised author Dr. Karen Shragg by stating: "Karen's careful analysis of the troubling pattern of disassociation between overpopulation and climate change is a much-needed call to action. If climate change activists add overpopulation to their arsenal of reasons and resources it would impact the discussion of protecting our planet significantly. In the interest of preserving a sustainable way of life for all we must begin to slow, halt, and eventually reverse population growth. Without support from climate change activists, overpopulation will continue to be woefully swept aside." Lewis continued to say: "I am proud to call Karen a friend and long-time supporter of NPG and I am grateful she lent her time and expertise in writing this paper for us."

Founded in 1972, NPG is a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to educating the American public and political leaders regarding the damaging effects of population growth. We believe that our nation is already vastly overpopulated in terms of the long-range carrying capacity of its resources and environment. NPG advocates the adoption of its Proposed National Population Policy, with the goal of eventually stabilizing U.S. population at a sustainable level – far lower than today's. We do not simply identify the problems – we propose solutions. For more information, visit our website at http://www.npg.org, follow us on Facebook @NegativePopulationGrowth or follow us on Twitter @npg_org.



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BUFFALO, N.Y. (PRWEB) JUNE 26, 2019

Strategic Financial Solutions became the first major underwriter of the Delaware Park repair by committing $20,000 to the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. The park sustained significant damage due to heavy rain during the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge.

"The Buffalo Corporate Challenge is an event that our whole team looks forward to every year. After hearing about the damage that was caused by the weather, we felt it was important to help the Buffalo community that has welcomed Strategic with open arms," said Ryan Sasson, CEO. "Strategic's experience in Buffalo has been extraordinary. When we opened our Buffalo office, we talked about how much Buffalonians love their city and we see that every day with our Strategic Family and also with events like the Corporate Challenge. We are excited to be part of the community and to participate in this event for many years to come. We hope our donation will help repair the park to its original beauty."

"As an owner and leader at Strategic for over 2 years, I could not be prouder of my company and our decision to help the Conservancy," said Andrew Pyne, Vice President of Customer Service. "My family and I live in Elwood Village, and we raised our children there, and Delaware Park has been a consistent and meaningful part of our lives. Whether its coaching and playing soccer with Delaware Soccer Club, kickball leagues, hiking, and more, Delaware Park is a major part of my family's life. For Strategic to make a significant investment in its health is a clear statement and example of our commitment to Buffalo and the Western New York area."

"The Conservancy is grateful for the expedient action and offer of funding assistance from Strategic Financial Solutions in the wake of the weather impacted by the Corporate Challenge," said Stephanie Crockatt, Executive Director, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy. "It's local companies like this that can make all the difference in our community, and when they step up we all step forward. Delaware Park will soon be in stages of repair, and we are thankful to all who have contributed."

"I am honored to part of a company that values its people and home as much as Strategic does," said Robert Duggan, Vice President of Operations. "Being born and raised in Buffalo, I have a special appreciation for the Corporate Challenge and Delaware Park. I grew up across the street from the park and still go there 2 to 3 nights a week. I had mixed emotions after seeing the damage to the park after such an amazing event. This event means a lot to our company and our employee-owners. I'm not surprised that we're helping with the repairs in such a significant way since we are company whose foundation is helping people. We love being an integral part of the community and look forward to participating in this event, and others like it, for many years to come."

About Strategic Financial Solutions 
Strategic Financial Solutions, a proudly employee-owned company, is a leading financial services company that provides comprehensive debt relief solutions for people in difficult financial situations. Through its personalized, tailored approach that includes debt consolidation loans and debt resolution programs, Strategic Financial Solutions has successfully resolved more than a billion dollars in debt for over 100,000 clients.

For the last three years, Strategic Financial Solutions has been ranked as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State. Strategic Financial Solutions was also named by Crain's New York Business to its Fast 50 Companies list. The company has also been recognized by the INC. 500 company as one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States.

More information can be found at https://stratfs.com/.

Contact: 
Gary Foodim 
Senior Vice President of Marketing 
Office: (212) 810-4544 
Email: gfoodim(at)stratfs.com



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WATERTOWN, N.Y. (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Author Sophia Moreno is a victim turned survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence. In her new memoir, "I Am a Survivor: Saying No More to Domestic Violence" (published by Balboa Press), she shares her story of survival following years of abuse to provide not only information but also support for others fighting the same battle. The book is available for purchase at: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Survivor-Saying-Domestic-Violence/dp/1982226609.

The misdeeds of people in power and in the limelight along with the #MeToo movement have brought a lot of media attention to the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault, according to the author. Moreno shares her belief that society, as a whole, needs to learn how to discuss and control these acts of violence that affect mothers, sisters, daughters, and wives.

With the help of Moreno's narrative of sexual assault and emotional abuse she endured as a child from her uncle and father, she hopes to inspire women to shatter the vicious cycle of abuse and assault and show them that they are not alone. Moreno states, "Other women have suffered similar horrors and escaped to live purposeful, happy lives. The path might be difficult, but there is healing on the other side of darkness."

"I Am a Survivor" 
By Sophia Moreno 
Hardcover | 6 x 9 in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781982226626 
Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 108 pages | ISBN 9781982226602 
E-Book | 108 pages | ISBN 9781982226619 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
Sophia Moreno is a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault. When the assaults ended, she became the strength her mother needed to survive. After years of healing, she became a volunteer as a rape crisis counselor at Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk (VIBS), where she assists victims in need of support and advocacy. She provides information to help victims receive the legal and counseling resources necessary to obtain justice against attackers. Moreno has won Volunteer of the Year Award through VIBS and from Suffolk, New York for 2018. Her goal is to provide inspiration to women to shatter the vicious cycle of abuse and assault, and provide the necessary resources available.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Presenting "a heart gripping story of braveness," Agnes Sassoon shares her experience living through being sent to various concentration camps at 11 years old in her autobiography, "Agnes: How My Spirit Survived" (published by Lulu).

Captured during school hours in Budapest, the author was sent to Dachau. While there, Sassoon met Alex, a young Jewish boy, who she fell in love with. Sassoon even contracted typhoid at one point, but eventually recovered thanks to Alex. Surviving a death march across Germany, Sassoon was interred at Bergen-Belsen at the same time as Anne Frank. Through it all though, Agnes Sassoon insists on being positive and still believing in humanity. Although her parents survived the horrors of the war, her brother was shot.

Sassoon also recounts what happened after the war. She slowly returned to life under the care of the British mayor of Hannover and eventually found her parents in Budapest. The author then went to school in Prague before travelling to Israel in a boat full of refugees from Europe.

Agnes Sassoon wants to impress upon readers the seriousness of the thought "That something like the holocaust shall never happen again and that it is important to believe in humanity in spite of all the horrors that have happened in the world."

An excerpt from the book reads as follows: 
I began to look upon my life in the camp as a daily fight to survive. Each day I awoke was a miracle renewed. Malnutrition, lack of hygiene and inhuman living conditions were taking their toll and were decimating the ranks of the inmates.

The book is available for purchase at: https://www.amazon.com/Agnes-How-My-Spirit-Survived/dp/1326687492.

"Agnes" 
By Agnes Sassoon 
Softcover | 5.83 x 8.26 in | 114 pages | ISBN 9781326687496 
E-Book | 114 pages | ISBN 9781326780166 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
As a child Agnes Sassoon was captured while attending school in Budapest. During the Holocaust, she survived the concentration camps Dachau and Bergen-Belsen. After being freed, she went back to Budapest before attending school in Prague, worked for the Zionist underground organization Breha and finally immigrated to Israel.

Lulu empowers people of all ages to explore and express their interests, passions and expertise through books, photography and art. Since introducing self-publishing in 2002, Lulu has empowered creators in more than 225 countries and territories to produce nearly two million publications. Lulu Jr. allows children to become published authors, encouraging creativity, strengthening literacy and building self-esteem. Picture.com offers professional photography of collegiate and professional sports, memorable and historic events, fine art and home décor. For more information, please visit lulu.com.



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NOIDA, INDIA (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Debuting author Mayank Gaur is an avid follower of spirituality and parapsychology. The possibility of other lives and continuity of love appeals strongly (though privately) to a majority of educated people the world over. The unprecedented following the likes of Dr. Brian Weiss and Indian spiritual gurus only strengthens his conviction that "Which Life Are You From?" (published by Partridge India), is in fact, "the story your soul has been waiting to hear."

In this new fiction, readers are introduced to Bunny, a bundle of mischief and reservoir of compassion rolled into one. Love, wealth, expensive toys, the freedom to be naughty — Bunny had plenty and more of everything, except time. When she passed away, everyone was devastated. But her story is not over yet. Thirty years later, as the new age of spiritual awakening begins, Bunny's Invisible Observer sets up amazing coincidences that will bring her scattered soul family together again. And everyone who wept at her grave will smile again when they realize that love never dies, it keeps coming back in other lives.

"The book suggests that the mind cannot remember what the soul cannot forget, because of divine will. As humans, we tend to compartmentalise love in defined relationships: man–woman, parent–child, siblings, friends and suchlike. Naturally, we expect our loved ones to relate to us in similar ways in other lives. But love is much larger than relationships. Love will find love, and that's all that matters," Gaur explains. "It introduces readers to 'Invisible Observers' that oversee the conduct and actions of their soul families, and bring its members together, over lifetimes."

In an intriguing blend of nostalgia, humor, love, tragedy, faith and hope, "Which Life Are You From?" explores the bandwidth of spirituality without being sermonizing. Its powerful social and behavioral metaphors compel introspection. With it, the author hopes readers will take away the diverse nuances of love, the value of laughter and the essence of spirituality.

To purchase a copy and find out more about the book, visit https://www.amazon.com/Which-Life-Are-You-1-Bunnys/dp/1543704492.

"Which Life Are You From?: Story 1—Bunny's Burrow" 
By Mayank Gaur 
Hardcover | 5 x 8in | 222 pages | ISBN 9781543704501 
Softcover | 5 x 8in | 222 pages | ISBN 9781543704495 
E-Book | 222 pages | ISBN 9781543704488 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
Mayank Gaur is an advertising creative director, writer, filmmaker, trekker, sports buff, nature lover and spiritual wanderer who explores the continuity of relationships over lifetimes. Born in an Indian army family in 1964, he tends to get nostalgic about the "good old days" when connectivity had not disconnected people yet. His strength lies in blending humor, love, hope, tragedy and spirituality in stories that entertain, engage and trigger introspection. "Which Life Are You From?: Story 1—Bunny's Burrow" is his first publishing venture.

Partridge India, a Penguin company, is a leading provider of book publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors in India, all priced appropriately for the Indian market. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service, Partridge India assigns each author personal publishing and marketing consultants who provide guidance throughout the process. Partridge India shares its headquarters with Penguin Books India in New Delhi. For more information or to publish a book, visit partridgepublishing.com/india or call 000.800.10062.62. For the latest, follow @PartridgeIndia on Twitter.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JUNE 26, 2019

— When author Jessie Lynn MSML read a Gallup study that found 70 percent of America's workforce was unfulfilled with their work and unhappy with their jobs, she set out to do something to change that number. She created "Career Discovery: Aligning Passions with Purpose" (published by Balboa Press), a call-to-action to foster a community of healing and discovery while inspiring individuals to wellness, purpose and abundance.

"Everyone deserves to live a purpose‐driven life, enjoy more fulfilling relationships, wake up energized every day, and discover a career that they are passionate about," says Jessie Lynn.

"Career Discovery" is at the intersection of metaphysical science and business strategy. The process takes the reader on a self-discovery journey to learn how to strengthen the brain to operate to full capacity through mental optimization techniques, and then align one's passion with purpose. The final stage of the journey is structured to create one's own company centered on what the reader loves to do.

"I want readers to be able to learn tools that will open up a new lens in how they view themselves. This is a path to self-realization, so that readers tap into their gifts, then learn to monetize their gifts, so that they can answer the callings of their soul. Jessie Lynn states, "Everyone deserves to know who they are and be given an opportunity to build their own legacy around what they love to do."

To purchase and to know more about the book, interested parties may visit https://www.balboapress.com/en-gb/bookstore/bookdetails/778394-career-discovery.

"Career Discovery: Aligning Passions with Purpose"
By Jessie Lynn MSML 
Hardcover | 5.5x8.5 in | 250 pages | ISBN 9781982207441 
Softcover | 5.5x8.5 in | 250 pages | ISBN 9781982207427 
E-Book | 250 pages | ISBN 9781982207434 
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author 
Jessie Lynn MSML has a 10-year record of accomplishment in business development applying wealth strategies for Fortune 500 companies. She earned her master's degree in management and leadership from Pepperdine University, graduated as cum laude, and she is pursuing her doctorate degree in neuroscience at the University of Metaphysics. Jessie Lynn has been recognized by The International Association of Women as their "Influencer of the Year" in 2018 for her impact on entrepreneurs and experts who, with her guidance, begin to see their own life and work through a new lens; one with clarity and purpose as they boldly reinvent themselves. Through her books, one-on-one coaching, workshops and empowerment sessions, Jessie Lynn is leaving her mark on the world, building a legacy that creates value for millions of people.



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SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 26, 2019

Kind LED is excited to announce that Kind LED Grow Lights are now featured in the brand-new RecRoom Grow Tent Kit. The RecRoom is a complete premium grow tent setup designed for new growers to try their hands at indoor gardening affordably and safely.

RecRoom's mission is to create a premium grow room at an affordable price, enabling first-time growers to purchase a complete out-of-the-box grow setup which is safe, simple, efficient, and built to last—unlike many of the cheap grow tent kits currently on the market.

Many lower-priced grow tent kits on the market today make the unfortunate mistake of using low-end, unreliable components in the interest of saving money. The RecRoom aims to change this by offering a competitively priced indoor grow system that uses only premium products from trusted manufacturers within the industry. We were incredibly excited to jump on board. Along with Kind LED Grow Lights, the RecRoom includes high-quality Grow Tents from Gorilla Grow Tents and premium powdered nutrients from Lotus Nutrients.

The Standard RecRoom grow tent package retails at $695 with free shipping and features the Kind XL300 LED Grow Light and a Gorilla Lite Line 2'x4' Grow Tent. The RecRoom Pro retails at $895 and features our Kind XL600 LED Grow Light and an Original Gorilla 2'x4' Grow Tent. All packages also include the Lotus Nutrients Purescription Starter Pack, a 4" inline fan and carbon filter, six 5-gallon Smart Pots, a pH testing kit, fans, timers, and everything else you need to get growing today. By partnering with companies like Kind, RecRoom is able to offer their kits for between $400-$600 off retail price. Every RecRoom grow tent kit also includes free lifetime grow support from their team of grow professionals.

Kind LED is incredibly excited about this new partnership and are eager to help lower the barrier to entry for indoor gardening. Potential new growers who have wanted to grow their own but have thus far been unable to take the leap for economic or legal reasons now have the opportunity to grow their own at home and reap the countless tremendous benefits indoor gardening has to offer.

The RecRoom is available now at GrowRecRoom.com starting at $695 with free shipping.



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DEXTER, MO. (PRWEB) JUNE 26, 2019

Global Fuels facility was originally built in 2007 with a capacity of 3.1 million gallons per year. The plant went through a technology upgrade in 2013 to increase its capacity to 5 million gallons and allow feedstock processing with free fatty acid content up to 15%. Located in southeastern Missouri, the plant is strategically located near markets in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Tyler Maas, director of sales and marketing for Maas Companies, states, "This auction offers a great opportunity for a new owner in the renewable industry or a local buyer with a regional business interest. The property has a 12,400 Sq. Ft. Production/Warehouse/Office Building adaptable to many business uses. In addition, the location embraces the economic benefits of operating in a smaller community."

Bidders interested in the plant should contact the auction company to receive access to all the due diligence documents prior to submitting a sealed bid.

Potential buyers are encouraged to schedule an inspection of the property and equipment during the below noted times or by private appointment:

Monday, July 1, 9 AM – 2 PM 
Monday, July 22, 9 AM – 2 PM 
Other times by appointment.

Details of the sale are available at the auction website, http://www.biodieselplantauction.com or by contacting the auction company directly at 507-285-1444.



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GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) JUNE 26, 2019

Date aired: June 24th, 2019

Guest: Dr. C. D. Shelton

Dr. C. D. Shelton, Emeritus Professor of Biology and author of dozens of books, including a trilogy of novels about how a civilization's fate is tied to its water, has been committed all his life to preserving and recycling water. "I spent my early years on a ranch in Texas," Shelton shared with Sharon Kleyne on her nationally syndicated radio program, The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science/Nature's Pharma, The Power of Water & Your Health sponsored by Nature's Tears EyeMist and Nature's Mist Face of the Water on VoiceAmerica, "and I've always been fascinated by the idea of water."

Kleyne, also the founder and director of research at Bio Logic Aqua Research Water Life Science in Oregon, shares Shelton's water commitment and views. "Water is the essential ingredient of life," Kleyne pronounced. "Without water, civilizations have disappeared. At birth, your body is 90 percent water," Kleyne continued. "As you grow, your body becomes 70 percent water and if you live to an old age, it gets to 50 percent water." Yet, Kleyne and Shelton agree that we face a global water crisis in which dehydration triggers disease and water is becoming more valuable than oil. "5,000 children die every day," said Kleyne, "for lack of clean drinking water and adequate sanitation. We need to do a better job reaching out to children because they are the magic."

As a young person who was himself fascinated with water, Shelton described how his growth, knowledge and sense of stewardship for the earth were influenced by reading Frank Herbert's Dune, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Robert Heinlein's novels. "Though we live on a water world," said Shelton, "that's not all roses because only one percent of that water is potable."

"I would like our earth to last for eternity," said Kleyne. "What can we do about this water crisis to achieve that?" she asked Shelton.

"Conservation," Shelton said. "We're entirely dependent on collecting water and recycling it." Shelton referenced the joint effort of Canada and the U.S. to clean up a dead Lake Erie, a project that has taken decades and is still going on. "We should hold accountable industries and manufacturers that pollute water," Shelton continued. "There should be stronger laws and heavy fines applied to polluters. We should also hold politicians accountable."

"We need to have better education about water," Kleyne added, "about surface water and water in the atmosphere, which is invisible water. Email me!" Kleyne reminded viewers, "at http://www.sharonkleynehour.com. What are you? You're water." "Dehydration," Kleyne says, "is a major disease catalyst. Earth has water. Everything depends on water."

If you would like to listen to the talk radio program featuring Dr. C. D. Shelton and Power of Water advocate Sharon Kleyne as they discuss water, water wars, water research, water recycling, potable water, water and civilizations, dehydration and disease, water education and solutions for our global water crisis, please follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/115834/encore-the-sharon-kleyne-hour



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TROY, MICH. (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Inteva Products, a leading global Tier One automotive supplier of engineered components and systems, was honored for the fourth consecutive year at the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) Innovation Awards Gala on June 13. The company was awarded third place in the Environment category for its recyclable Inteather Eco Trim material. CLEPA sponsored the event held at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels.

"It's an honor to be recognized by CLEPA for our Inteather Eco Trim material," said Mike Maddelein, vice president of global engineering, Inteva Products. Maddelein accepted the award on behalf of the company at the awards ceremony. "This sustainable product demonstrates our commitment to caring for the world and the communities in which we live and work while still innovating for our customers. We are proud of our team members for their great work."

Inteva's recyclable Inteather Eco Trim material balances environmental responsibility and cost effectiveness. The formulation utilizes recycled bi-laminate scrap/offal in the base layer of a cap/base construction – reducing waste by 50% – and is lower in cost than the material conventionally used for instrument panels, consoles and doors. Inteather Eco Trim allows the supplier or OEM to utilize the recycled bi-laminate scrap and still meet all material and part performance requirements. The patented process for manufacturing this material is not found anywhere else in the industry.

The CLEPA Innovation Awards competition, organized in cooperation with Deloitte, celebrates outstanding achievements in the European automotive supply industry in the fields of Environment, Safety, Connectivity and Automation, and Cooperation. A panel of eight judges evaluated the proposals based on four criteria: ambition (what is the potential of the innovation), market relevance (cost-effectiveness, added value to consumers), impact (long-term effects) and quality.

Inteva has received CLEPA Innovation Awards previously for innovations in material, stitching, and sunroof technologies.

About Inteva Products 
Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Closure Systems, Interior Systems, and Motors & Electronics. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs more than 8,000 people in 30 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For future company updates, please visit the Inteva Products website, or the company's Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram pages.



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TORONTO (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Pesticide testing is an important part of manufacturing edible and pharmacologic cannabis products, but can be particularly challenging due to the unique oily nature of the cannabis flower matrix and continuously changing regulatory requirements in different regions. Two Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) approaches use complimentary column chemistries with different workflows: electrospray ionization-focused and atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization (APCI)-focused. When applied to the California Pesticides and Canada Pesticides lists, these flexible approaches can help to rapidly update methods when additional pesticides get added and detection sensitivity requirements are made more stringent.

Join Scott Krepich, Global Industry Manager of Food, Environmental, and Cannabis Testing at Phenomenex, Inc. in a live webinar on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK) to learn about: 

Comprehensive LC-MS/MS coverage of polar and non-polar pesticides in a standard 15-minute gradient and a short 6-minute gradient

Explore chromatography and sample preparation options from flower, concentrate, oil, and edible matrices

Chromatographic gradients for Electrospray heavy workflows and APCI heavy workflows

Simple but effective sample preparation approach through a solvent extraction and winterization

This webinar will be suitable for Laboratory Scientists in Cannabis Testing or Food Testing Labs that are interested in multiresidue pesticide analysis in complex matrices, while utilizing the most up-to-date mass spectrometry technologies and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography/Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC/UHPLC) with real-world sample preparation concepts.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Dynamic Cannabis LC-MS/MS Pesticide Solutions Through Complimentary Chromatography & Ionization Platforms.

About XTalks

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks, visit http://xtalks.com 
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CANTON, MASS. (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Sika Sarnafil, the worldwide market leader in thermoplastic roofing and waterproofing membranes, is pleased to announce its dedication to further advancing the environmental benefits of Vinyl in the construction industry and beyond.

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) is launching a groundbreaking initiative to advance and recognize the U.S. vinyl industry as a trusted leader in sustainability. +Vantage Vinyl is a voluntary collaboration of companies in the vinyl value chain committed to proactively advancing sustainable development, reducing their environmental footprint and making a difference by doing more with less.

"+Vantage Vinyl is the industry's path to advance sustainable development throughout the supply chain," said Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute. "Vinyl has come together to collaborate, anticipate upcoming challenges and identify a return on investment in sustainability. After three years of work by the Vinyl Sustainability Council, we are proud to announce this game-changing commitment."

"We're predicted to need three planets worth of natural resources to meet the needs of the 10.5 billion global population in 30 years. That's just not sustainable," said Cristian Barcan, the Vinyl Sustainability Council's executive director. "Vinyl can help meet the needs of this exploding population and our declining resources. Our solution begins with advancing an industry-wide approach to sustainability."

+Vantage Vinyl is the Vinyl Institute's rigorous, industry-wide approach to sustainability. Galvanizing the industry around sustainability prepares vinyl to meet increasing customer demand for responsibly sourced products and materials.

"For decades, Sika Sarnafil has been recognized as a sustainability leader in the vinyl roofing industry," said Stanley Graveline, Senior Vice President Technical Services and Sustainability for Sika Sarnafil and the Chairman of the Vinyl Sustainability Council. "We are proud to have Sika Sarnafil be one of the first companies certified in the new, groundbreaking +Vantage Vinyl program."

Participants in +Vantage Vinyl will set and meet annual goals in three priority impact areas: landfill diversion, health and safety, and emissions. The VSC identified these target areas from the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, selecting arenas where the U.S. vinyl industry can make the most impact. For example, these goals include increasing recycling efforts beyond the 1.1 billion pounds of vinyl recycled annually in U.S. and Canada; increasing emphasis on workplace health and safety initiatives and product stewardship policies designed to minimize user exposures; and identifying best practices for continually reducing direct emissions across the industry.

Vantage Vinyl is partnering with GreenCircle Certified, LLC, an independent third-party, to verify and report on key performance indicators achieved by each participating company. Membership is voluntary and open to U.S. vinyl value chain companies that are resin suppliers, raw material/additive suppliers, material compounders, end-product manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, recyclers, and distributors. Inaugural +Vantage Vinyl members include Oxy, Shintech, Westlake Chemical, Formosa Plastics, Sika Sarnafil, Chemours, Mexichem, and PolyOne. The new initiative officially launched June 4, 2019, at the Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, Michigan.

About the Vinyl Institute (VI)

The Vinyl Institute, founded in 1982, is a U.S. trade organization representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, and vinyl additives and modifiers. The Vinyl Institute serves as the voice for the vinyl industry, which encompasses nearly 3,000 vinyl manufacturing facilities, more than 350,000 employees and an overall economic value of $54 billion. Check out http://www.vinylinfo.org/ to learn more about the vinyl industry and VI.

About the Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC)

The Vinyl Sustainability Council is a self-funded council created by the Vinyl Institute in 2016 to advance the efforts of the vinyl industry as it addresses sustainability and related advocacy, communication, and technical issues in North America. +Vantage Vinyl is a collaborative initiative of the VSC dedicated to best practices and innovations for a sustainable world for current and future generations. Visit +Vantage Vinyl and check out the Vinyl Sustainability Council for more information about our industry sustainability efforts.

SIKA AG PROFILE

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 97 countries around the world and manufactures in over 190 factories. Its more than 17,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 6.25 billion in 2017. For more information about Sika Corporation in the U.S. including Canton, Mass., visit http://usa.sarnafil.sika.com.



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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

According the American Beekeeping Federation, honey bees are accountable for pollinating apples, cranberries, melons, and even broccoli. Honey bees are responsible for about 90% of blueberry and cherry pollination, while almond production is completely dependent on honey bees. But with the high mortality rates, there is great concern over the security of the world's food supply.

In a track session, sponsored by the Land, Water, and Environmental Section as well as the Specialty Crop Economics Section within the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association, four presentations will look into the honey production in the U.S., the demand for pollination services in almond production, how almond growers have adjusted production practices to decrease risk of pesticide exposure to colonies pollinating almonds, and Apiculture Rainfall Index Insurance, a relatively new insurance product offered by USDA RMA.

Co-organizer, Brittney Goodrich from Auburn University says "I hope people walk away knowing that the bee health issue is not as simple as banning all pesticides, which have often been vilified by the press. Honey bee health is a complex issue, and in order to come up with viable solutions we have to understand the underlying decisions of commercial beekeepers who manage most of the colonies in the U.S."

The session "The Evolution of the U.S. Beekeeping Industry – The Shift from Producing Honey to Providing Pollination Services amid Elevated Colony Loss" will be on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm in Room M107 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. If you are interested in attending the session, fill out the complimentary Media Registration. Or to set up an interview with any of the authors, please contact ascheetz(at)aaea.org in the AAEA Business Office. You can also learn more on our Annual Meeting Media Kit page.

About 1,400 participants are expected to attend the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting, which will take place on July 21-23 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.



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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

As part of its global growth strategy and vision, Gilbane Building Company is pleased to announce that Dan Gilbane has been appointed to senior vice president, director of strategic initiatives. This new role combines single-point executive responsibility for several growing entities including GRS, a disaster reconstruction services firm comprised of three companies; G.O. Construction Services, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary that provides jobsite safety, general labor, carpentry and final cleaning services; Gilbane's National Clients team; and the firm's Centers of Excellence focused on adding value for clients throughout the project lifecycle in multiple markets. In addition to these client-driven focus areas, Dan will have direct involvement with Gilbane's acquisition strategy.

As a fifth-generation Gilbane family member, Dan joined the company in 2005. He served in several management roles prior to becoming the senior vice president of the Southwest division where he was responsible for sales, marketing, operations and strategy with a focus on providing quality services and workmanship that promotes strong client relationships, customer satisfaction, repeat clients and new business growth.

"Dan's entrepreneurial focus combined with his experience in real estate, finance, and construction topped with his passion for building client relationships set the stage to invest in new ways to grow our business," said Michael McKelvy, president and CEO of Gilbane Building Company. "Our clients are asking for and require expanded service solutions to solve unexpected and complex problems as they implement their own growth strategies."

An active member of the Houston community, Dan serves on the boards of the YES Prep Public Schools, the Greater Houston Partnership, Houston Methodist's President's Leadership Council and the Associated General Contractors. He is active in the real estate community and is a member of the Urban Land Institute. He is serving as the 2019 Campaign Chair for the United Way of Greater Houston and is the executive sponsor for Gilbane's Hispanic employee resource group.

Dan holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Brown University and a MBA from Harvard Business School. He resides with his wife, Eleanor, and three children in Houston, Texas.

About Gilbane Building Company 
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, close-out and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1873 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has more than 45 office locations around the world. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

The Bureau of Reclamation is launching a new prize competition, Sub-seasonal Climate Forecast Rodeo II. It builds upon an earlier prize competition to advance temperature and precipitation forecasts for the three-to-four and five-to-six-week periods. Skillful sub-seasonal forecasting 15 to 45 days in the future has proven difficult because it bridges short-term forecasting, where initial conditions primarily determine upcoming weather, and long-term forecasting, where slowly varying factors such as sea surface temperatures and soil moisture become more important.

"While we learned a lot and saw an improvement in these sub-seasonal climate forecast in the first competition, more can be done," said Reclamation Science Advisor David Raff, PhD. "Advancements in forecasts will allow Reclamation and its partners make more informed water management decisions."

The contest consists of two parts, a marathon match beginning in July with solvers submitting a hindcast for a set period of historical temperature and precipitation data followed by a year-long series of data science sprints with solvers submitting forecasts every two weeks and scored against real-time forecasts.

Reclamation is continuing its partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Integrated Drought Information System for this competition. The competition is being managed by TopCoder and HeroX. You can learn more at:http://www.usbr.gov/research/challenges/forecastrodeo.html.

This prize competition supports the President's Memorandum on Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West through improving forecasts of water availability.

Since 2015, Reclamation has been conducting prize competitions to spur innovation by engaging a non-traditional, national solver community while also complementing traditional research in their design to target the most persistent science and technology challenges. It has awarded more than $1,000,000 in prizes and has launched 20 competitions. Please visit Reclamation's Water Prize Competition Center to learn more.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has announced that ratepayers will be facing sustained power outages as a precaution to prevent a recurrence of the many catastrophic and deadly wildfires that took place last year.

As noted by PG&E spokeswoman, Andrea Menniti, the outages will occur multiple times per year and affect thousands who are unequipped with a solar/generator package.

The announcement made by California's largest utility company has caused uproar among ratepayers with many questioning their means of generating power, and fortunately, Green Solar Technologies Founder, Nicki Zvik, is offering a solution.

As a direct response to the upcoming outages, Green Solar Technologies, a national solar company and licensed dealer of Generac generators, is poised to rapidly assist in the solar and generator installation process.

"Nobody should have to go without power because of the past mistakes of their utility company," states Zvik, "In addition to our top-of-the-line solar panels, we are also offering customers the option to install backup generators provided by Generac."

Due to the widespread threat of power outages, installing a generator in addition to solar is essential to maintaining a home's electricity. While solar is extremely effective, backup power could be needed depending on the capacity of the solar system installed, the needs of the individual household and the possible prolonged duration of power outages by the utility companies.

Nicki Zvik adds, "The solar energy generated by the solar panels can power the home while dedicated panels load power into a battery to power the home when the sun goes down. The generator can act as a backup if not enough solar power is generated. The combination is a one-two punch of efficiently and efficacy."

As stated on Generac's website, "A permanently installed Generac home backup generator protects your home automatically. It runs on natural gas or liquid propane (LP) fuel, and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit. A home backup generator delivers power directly to your home's electrical system, backing up your entire home or just the most essential items."

"Generac has rightfully earned their spot as the number one manufacturer of backup generators due to their innovative technology and devotion to customer satisfaction," notes Nicki Zvik, "and GST is proud to partner with such a company, especially with the current state of outage threats throughout California."

Nicki Zvik is the founder of Green Solar Technologies and Spectrum Properties LLC.



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Presented by Good360, All Hands and Hearts and OneStar Foundation, the first Resilient Response Regional Forum takes place in Houston today. The Forum, hosted at Mattress Firm's BEDquarters, is comprised of industry leaders who will share disaster recovery best practices and identify ways to implement a more resilient response to natural disasters. Resilient Response sheds light on the crucial and immediate need to adjust disaster giving behaviors among corporations to better support response and long-term recovery.

The Resilient Response Forum features working sessions with the objective of finding solutions and identifying specific steps to overcome common barriers in responding to natural disasters. Currently, 60% of unsolicited goods given after a disaster end up in landfills or otherwise go to waste, and 70% of giving occurs within the first two months after a disaster. Only 5% of giving is allocated to long-term reconstruction and recovery.

Good360 and All Hands and Hearts joined forces last year on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria to create the Resilient Response pledge to build stronger communities that can better withstand future disasters.

"It can take communities impacted by a disaster an average of five years to recover, and Resilient Response's six-point pledge outlines actions corporate partners can take to ensure a more effective response to natural disasters," said Howard Sherman, Good360's CEO. "With both the frequency and intensity of natural disasters on the rise around the globe, there's an urgent need for a more thoughtful approach to the way we respond and help impacted communities recover."

The Resilient Response Pledge is now also the basis of a highly visible Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action aimed at galvanizing support from more than two dozen companies who embrace and embody best practices in all phases of disaster-giving and recovery. Joining the Resilient Response pledge allows a company to demonstrate its commitment to its employees, customers, partners and the public and positions participating organizations as thought leaders in purposeful disaster-giving.

"With decades of disaster relief experience, we've ensured that donations fund our successful and impact-driven programs around the world," said David Campbell, Co-founder of All Hands and Hearts. "Through proactive planning and thoughtful giving, the Resilient Response pledge provides an essential roadmap for leaders in the private sector committed to assisting communities affected by natural disasters."

At the Forum, attendees will develop a non-profit version of the Resilient Response Pledge to further expand the impact an effective response to natural disasters has on communities during the recovery process.

The Resilient Response Forum's title sponsor is CITGO, with additional support from The UPS Foundation and the Good360 Disaster Recovery Council.

For more information about Resilient Response, visit https://good360.org/resilient-response/.

About Good360 
Good360's mission is to transform lives by providing hope, dignity and a sense of renewed possibility to individuals, families and communities impacted by disasters or other challenging life circumstances who, without us, would struggle to find that hope. As the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, we partner with socially responsible companies to source highly needed goods and distribute them through our network of diverse nonprofits that support people in need. Good360 has distributed more than $9 billion in donated goods around the world, helping its network of more than 75,000 prequalified nonprofits strengthen communities and improve the lives of millions. Good360 is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at https://www.good360.org.    

About All Hands and Hearts 
All Hands and Hearts is a volunteer-powered nonprofit that effectively and efficiently addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters around the globe. By listening to local people, and deploying our direct-impact model, we are able to rebuild safe, resilient schools, homes and other community infrastructure. Learn more at allhandsandhearts.org.



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CALGARY, ALBERTA (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

As reported by CBC on June 18, 2019, Canada declared a climate emergency in the House of Commons, but Friends of Science Society says this impetus comes from clinical psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon and not from climate scientists.

Numerous climate science experts, like Dr. Ross McKitrick, reject the theme of a 'climate emergency' as he writes in the Financial Post of June 21, 2019, entitled "Apocalyptic rhetoric about extreme weather keeps ramping up. But experts say there's no emergency." He earlier wrote an open letter about the "climate mob" effect on shutting down dissenting views.

McKitrick's evidence-based response is echoed by the testimony of Dr. Judith Curry to the US House of Representatives of June 25, 2019 on the topic of climate change and natural disasters.

As reported by the New York Times on March 6, 2019, psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon created a "Climate Emergency" program to mobilize people into compliance by using tactics like scaring people into panic mode to manipulate public opinion and behavior. A well-known claim by her suggests "Our house is on fire" as she writes in Medium, May 24, 2019.

This theme is frequently parroted by child climate activist Greta Thunberg, as at the World Economic Forum speech of Jan. 25, 2019. A New York Times story on - "The Other Kind of Climate Denialism" - of March 6, 2019, notes that the American Psychological Association (APA) studied climate denialism about human-caused global warming in 2008 and 2009, (also issuing a report).

Ironically, the APA study was a decade into the continuing ~20 years of stagnation of global warming, reported by the UN climate panel's 2013 report. Carbon dioxide levels continue to rise, but according to the December 2018 NASA GISS dataset, temperatures have declined 0.5°Celsius in the past three years, contrary to the theory of carbon dioxide as the control knob on human-caused warming.

Friends of Science Society condemns the Canadian federal government for attempting to scare people into climate policy compliance with cheap psychological tricks like 'climate emergency.' Friends of Science rejects the term 'denial' as a delusional, pejorative smear by psychologists who appear to be unaware of the complexities of climate science. As stated in "On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research (1995)" "Science has progressed through a uniquely productive marriage of human creativity and hard-nosed skepticism...." 
Science is about inquiry, not compliance.

Friends of Science says Canadian government policy should be open to free and democratic debate and based on sound evidence, not climate models (computer simulations). The Canadian federal government's "Canada's Changing Climate Report 2019" (CCCR2019) was rebutted by Friends of Science Society with "Climate Change Your Mind" of April 30, 2019.

In addition, Friends of Science Society calls for a review of foreign funded environmental groups in Canada, principally operating as the Tar Sands Campaign. These tax-subsidized, now wealthy groups have been using climate change 'apocalyptic' statements and extreme weather events as the umbrella cause to upset rational climate and energy policies, resulting in the destruction of Canadian jobs and the economy.

See these reports: 
LINK: blog.friendsofscience.org/2019/05/07/environmental-charities-a-compilation-of-reports-on-their-finances-power-and-implications-for-canada/

About

Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens who are celebrating its 16th year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2). 
Friends of Science Society 
P.O. Box 23167, Mission P.O. 
Calgary, Alberta 
Canada T2S 3B1 
Toll-free Telephone: 1-888-789-9597 
Web: friendsofscience.org 
E-mail: contact(at)friendsofscience(dot)org 
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KANSAS CITY, MO. (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Scent Thief announced that hunters can now go completely undetected by wild game using the company's epithelium-arresting spray that makes wind and wind direction a concern of the past.

Scent Thief's revolutionary technology relaxes the epithelium within the nasal cavity of wild game. This patent-pending formula prevents animals from picking up any scent, enabling hunters to choose vantage points based on the best and safest shot. Hunters can now enjoy more successful time in the field while aiding in better conservation.

"By turning the animal's nose off, hunters can now hunt from the area that offers the best shot, without concern for wind direction," said Scent Thief inventor, Russell Epperson.

"Scent Thief is completely natural and shuts down the noses of even mature deer and elk, while simultaneously calming the animals. They behave as if their surroundings are completely unimpeded, coming in much closer than usual to stands and blinds and in larger numbers," Epperson said.

Epperson invented Scent Thief originally to trap coyotes and realized he had created the right formula when he trapped and released the same coyote using the same trap five times in a five day period.

"The more the animal smells Scent Thief, the less they can smell anything else around them," said Royal Peterson, hunting guide with Missouri Hunting and Fishing Adventures.

"Using Scent Thief stops the wind from blowing your cover and actually turns the wind into your cover, it's perhaps the most significant thing to happen to hunting in years," Peterson said.

The Scent Thief product is available through a special promotion at http://www.neverwinded.comwhile supplies last. Scent Thief is also offering a chance to win a 5-Day Whitetail Hunt with hunting guide and outfitter, Perry Ross with Ross Trophy Outfitters. The promotion lasts until August 2019.

About Scent Thief

Scent Thief is an innovative, all-natural product that works by temporarily blocking an animal's ability to smell. It has been field tested and studied by two major universities. The science is proven: when an animal smells Scent Thief, they can't smell anything else. Scent Thief is patent-pending and revolutionizing the scent eliminating industry.



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VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

First Light Technologies has announced improvements to its PLB solar bollard that set a new performance standard for solar bollards. Central to this improvement is a completely redesigned optic that optimizes light control.

"We saw an opportunity to significantly improve upon what's possible for solar bollard lights," said First Light CEO Sean Bourquin. "Our custom-designed optic adds to the PLB's ability to provide great and reliable lighting along pathways without the need for electrical design, trenching for wires or ongoing electrical costs. This allows municipalities and organizations to provide great lighting to public spaces very cost effectively."

The full cut-off design more efficiently directs light to illuminate more of a pathway in front of a bollard while eliminating uplight, glare and minimizing backlight. Lumen output has been increased by 23% while the light uniformity has seen an incredible 540% improvement.

This improvement comes as the PLB is already a popular choice for a variety of outdoor applications because of its performance, reliability and significantly lower installation costs. This is why more municipalities and organizations across the country are choosing self-contained solar lighting.

About the PLB Series 
The self-contained, contemporary design of the PLB series bollard combines with high quality construction and unequaled solar powered performance to make it an excellent fit wherever quality lighting is required.

The PLB series incorporates First Light's Solar Lighting Controller (SLC) that allows the light to predictively adapt to its surroundings, providing a level of lighting performance and reliability unmatched in other solar products. This bollard is especially ideal for a variety of architectural and commercial pathway applications.

Delivering Continuous Improvement 
First Light has been pushing the limits of commercial solar lighting since 2009. Our mission is to make our solar lights the go-to option for outdoor lighting and are constantly pushing our product designs and technology forward to deliver better performance.

This was the motivation behind improving the PLB as well as our recent re-imagining of our SCL solar area light, our improvements to the IPL architectural solar light and the introduction of real-time based lighting profiles.

Learn more about our architectural solar lights.

About First Light Technologies 
First Light Technologies designs and manufactures commercial grade, self-contained solar lights. The company is dedicated to delivering the best pedestrian-scale solar lighting by constantly striving for better and simpler solutions. Founded in 2009, First Light has over 19,000 luminaires and bollards installed in more than 30 countries.

For more information, visit http://www.firstlighttechnologies.com.

Media Contact 
Scott Daly 
Marketing Manager 
sdaly(at)firstlighttechnologies(dot)com 
(250) 940-5191



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) JUNE 27, 2019

Synagro Technologies, Inc.,the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, today announced that it has been contracted to operate and maintain Windsor Biosolids Pelletization Facility (WBPF) owned by the City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada, effective June 1, 2019.

The 200-wet-tons-per-day biosolids management facility was originally placed into service in 1999. Synagro will be responsible for transportation of dewatered biosolids from Windsor's two wastewater treatment plants and for reliably processing those biosolids into a Class A fertilizer to be used throughout Southwest Ontario. WBPF will provide Windsor with a long-term, reliable, sustainable solution to its biosolids management needs.

"Synagro is excited to welcome Windsor as another Canadian partner into our portfolio of businesses in Ontario. The WBPF has a highly engaged, dedicated staff which will benefit from the additional drying facility experience and resources Synagro will bring to the project," said Pam Racey, vice president of project development, Synagro.

About Synagro 
Founded in 1986, Synagro Technologies, Inc. provides environmentally sustainable solutions for commercial and municipal organizations that generate organic by-products. Synagro consistently transforms industrial and municipal waste into environmentally friendly resources that benefit our communities. As the largest recycler of organic by-products in North America, Synagro uses best-in-class processes, from beneficial reuse to renewable energy, that adhere to the strictest of environmental regulations to provide compelling solutions for communities across the continent. Serving more than 600 municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities in the United States and Canada, Synagro's leading systems of organic by-product management services support municipalities of all sizes in saving money and meeting environmental regulations. Visit synagro.com to learn more.

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DENVER (PRWEB) JUNE 28, 2019

On Friday, June 7th, ACP hosted their 6th Annual Charity Golf with title sponsor, Konica Minolta. Over 130 people enjoyed participating in a silent auction and playing golf in the sunshine all to help raise funds for Warren Village – an organization whose mission is to ensure that low-income single-parent families can achieve sustainable, personal, and economic self-sufficiency.

"This is our 3rd year supporting Warren Village, one of my favorite organizations with whom to partner. Being our 6th year putting on this event, I am always grateful for our volunteers who work tirelessly for weeks to ensure that this event is a success. Of course, this event would not be possible without the support of our donors and sponsors, and on behalf of everyone at ACP, I would like to thank all of them for helping us raise funds for such an important cause." - Brad Knepper, ACP President & CEO

With the help of their sponsors and volunteers, ACP was able to raise $37,518.75 for Warren Village.

"Warren Village is honored and proud to be the beneficiary of the ACP Golf Tournament this year. The funds raised by ACP and its sponsors have a real and sustainable impact for the single parent families we serve as they work to move out of poverty. ACP exemplifies true corporate stewardship and community investment by orchestrating this event each year." -Ethan Hemming, Warren Village President & CEO

ACP would like to thank all of its sponsors who made this event possible and helped support Warren Village.

Title Sponsor: Konica Minolta

Platinum Sponsor: Richie May

Gold Sponsors: Great America, Bryan Construction + MOA, Pear Workplaces, and DLL

Silver Sponsors: Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Colorado Rockies, ACDI – PaperCut, Enterprise, Printer Logic, PBR, RSI, Mitel, Mutual of Omaha, IMA, North Highland Consulting, Warren Village Board of Directors, Officscapes, and Lockton

Hole Sponsors: Demand Telemarketing, Muratec, Cushman Wakefield, Mike Ward Infinity, and SDR Ventures

About ACP 
ACP is devoted to helping businesses overcome everyday workplace challenges by providing the latest in office technology accompanied with an unparalleled experience in the office solutions industry. Their customer-centric business model ensures that organizations across our footprint receive our award-winning support and service, enabling them to maximize their efficiency and focus more on their core business.

About Warren Village 
Warren Village is focused on helping low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty to self-sufficiency and has served nearly 4,800 children and parents since 1974. Through its two-generation approach, Warren Village transforms parents' lives, improves children's futures and strengthens the community. The organization's holistic proven approach includes safe and affordable housing, parent services and advocacy, and early education and childcare. For more information about Warren Village, visit the website warrenvillage.org, or engage with the organization on Facebook, Twitter (@Warren_Village) and Instagram (@warren_village).



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APTOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 28, 2019

For 30 straight years, the Web of Life Field (WOLF) School has been teaching youth about science and nature through outdoor education programs that empower kids to return home with tools to strengthen their communities. Serving 4,000 school aged children per year, for 30 years, means WOLF outdoor education programs have reached 100,000 children.

Outdoor education and team building programs provide vital experiences for California's students. These programs are led by professionally-trained naturalists at stunning camps throughout California where students explore, discover, and learn through activities designed to encourage kids to develop leadership, communication skills, and cooperation. At camp, away from technological distractions, students have fun, explore the outdoors, sing songs, play active games and learn to live together in a community. This gives students the opportunity to make hands-on connections between classroom learning and the world around them in a safe and positive outdoor environment.

All WOLF School programs are in line with the California State Standards and support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Partnering with school teachers and other organizations, WOLF School is passionate about building respect, appreciation and stewardship.

Currently WOLF School brings its outdoor education programs to Monte Toyon Camp in Aptos, Camp Cazadero in Cazadero, Camp Tuolumne Trails by Yosemite, and Camp Arroyo in Livermore. "We want to provide outdoor experiences for as many people as possible in as many locations as possible." says Heather Butler, Director of WOLF School

WOLF School specializes in three different programs: First, the Outdoor Science School is a hands-on science education program set in the beautiful redwoods, beach, or in the Sierra pine forest. The students explore the concepts of Energy, Cycles, Change, Adaptations, Communities, Interdependence, and Diversity as they engage directly with the redwoods, tidepools, and other outdoor areas. Secondly, Personal Awareness Community Commitment (WOLF P.A.C.C.) Team Building program focuses on the students discovering the key to successful communication, responsibility, and personal growth. Students achieve this success through unique series of team building activities that summon positive choices, cooperation, and respect. Lastly, the California Living History program takes the students on a journey through California's history. Students learn about native peoples, our environment, the Gold Rush, and our natural resources through the eyes of immigrants, pioneers, Native Americans, and prospectors.

WOLF School also offers different seasonal camps which are available for children and families to attend and register for independently: Summer Nature Day Camp, Beginner and Advanced Level Backpacking Camp and Family Camp. Each camp is geared to provide a dynamic opportunity for WOLF's School's community to engage in the local ecology of Santa Cruz through a relaxed setting of fun and nature.

Teachers and parents can sign up to receive our WOLF School Newsletters to stay informed of upcoming programming or visit us at wolfschool.org or call (831) 684-0148. WOLF School is program provided by United Camps, Conferences & Retreats.



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PETALUMA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JUNE 28, 2019

United Camps, Conferences & Retreats (UCCR)has announced that during their 50th anniversary in 2020, sites will emphasize "Restorative Practices in Nature" to spotlight the natural settings UCCR manages where groups can stay, play, meet and eat...and relax.

In 2015, Stanford University conducted a study (published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science) which showed getting out into nature reduces risk for depression and anxiety while increasing cognitive function and memory. In Japan, for example, forest bathing called Shinrin-yoku, is becoming a more integral part of preventative health care and healing in Japanese medicine.

The many camp, conferences and retreat sites managed by UCCR are all located in natural settings. "We want to help our guests get out and enjoy nature by taking a walk or practicing quiet observation," says UCCR Director of Reservations & Communications Tina Heck. "We know through the studies that have been made in recent years, the many voices in literature, and, of course, our own practices, that spending time in nature helps reduce the stresses of everyday life and promotes well-being. I would venture to say it even inspires and awakens creativity," says Heck.

Beginning in January 2020, each UCCR site will be equipped with a Restorative Practices in Nature handbook for guests to utilize during their visit. "The guides will include simple activities such as Silent Observation, Wildlife Watching, Meditative Walking, and more. We hope our guests will take even a few minutes during their stay with us to go outside and walk or sit in nature in quiet and breathe, listen, relax."

The facilities managed by UCCR are all retreat centers or camps. Each one was built by a church denomination or non-profit organization which believed in the potential of nature to provide a peaceful, calming, and inspirational setting to its visitors. Some of the camp and retreat properties were established over 100 years ago. Most were developed in the mid twentieth century as churches responded to the wave of organized camping pursued by church members.

"We understand and appreciate that UCCR is coming full circle to celebrate our 50th anniversary as a non-profit organization by recognizing the essential perspective of these camp and retreat property owner groups who counted on nature's tranquility to provide the better part of their program," says Heck. "Today, the opportunity to put away our phones and computers and enjoy the simplicity of the wind fanning the trees, is truly calming the body, mind, and spirit, in the same way it did 50 years ago in these same places."

The Restorative Practices in Nature booklets will be available at all the UCCR locations beginning in January 2020. The UCCR sites are: Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center, Camp Arroyo, Camp Cazadero, Clover Woods Camp & Retreat Center, Community of the Great Commission, Craigville Retreat Center, Crystal Conference Center, Hartman Center, Jesuit Retreat Los Altos, Camp Lodestar, Monte Toyon, Pilgrim Pines Camp & Conference, and Templed Hills Camp & Conference Center.

UCCR manages camp, conference and retreat sites throughout the United States. They may be reached at 800-678-5102 or on the web at UCCR.org.




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WEST CHESTER, PA. (PRWEB) JUNE 28, 2019

Green Lawn Fertilizing and Green Pest Solutionswere featured on the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2019 Best Places to Work list. This is the first time in company history being featured on this prestigious list. The award goes to companies in the greater Philadelphia area who are dedicated to creating a positive work environment for employees.

"It's a great honor to be named a Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Our team members are essential to delivering our customers a superior experience, and we take great pride in cultivating an environment and culture for employees to thrive." says President/Owner Matt Jesson.

Green Lawn Fertilizing, in order to qualify for the Best Place to Work award, needed to get over 80 team members to complete the survey. Getting over half the company to take the survey could have proved challenging, but Green Lawn Fertilizing and Green Pest Solutions team members showed that they were eager to share their feedback and the company surpassed their survey quota with plenty of time to spare.

Winners were picked for four different staff sizes: 10-50 employees, 51-100 employees, 101-1000 employees and 1001+ employees. Green Lawn Fertilizing / Green Pest Solutions was one of the select 101-1000 employee winners. Other winners in this category include such Companies as Cancer Treatment Centers of America, The Goddard School and Safelite Auto Glass. Upon learning that the company was chosen as a winner Green Lawn Fertilizing's Director of Human Resources, Michael Heiner let all team members know how much they were appreciated.

"We believe this honor reflects our unwavering commitment to Servant Leadership as well as our core value of treating our team members with kindness, dignity and respect. We truly appreciate your vote of confidence and please know that we remain open to your feedback on how we can continue to be a Best Place to Work," says Director of Human Resources, Michael Heiner.

Philadelphia Business Journal is an award winning weekly paper and daily web site providing local business news to southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey since 1982. Philadelphia Business Journal is a division of American City Business Journals, the country's largest publisher of business publications.

Every year the Philadelphia Business Journal seeks out the top places to work across the entire greater Philadelphia region. For 2019 they accepted a record number of nominations from businesses located in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties earlier in the year, and then conducted a survey from April 22nd until May 24th. The survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, was sent to all employees from the nominated companies. Each nominee had to have at least half of their workforce complete the survey to be eligible. Employees were asked to rate their company on the following categories: 

Work environment

Personal growth

Professional development

People

Embracing change/new ideas

Green Pest Solutions and Green Lawn Fertilizing is an independent lawn and pest control company that was founded in 2004. Under the leadership of Matt Jesson, President and Owner of Green Lawn Fertilizing / Green Pest Solutions, the company has grown to over 170 team members and over 100 service vehicles in its fleet. They have a mission to become the leader in the lawn and pest industry by providing superior customer service. Over the last several years, highly reputable publications have taken notice of the company succeeding in that mission. For seven of the last eight years the company received the Inc. 5000 award for being recognized as one of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the America. In 2018, Green Pest Solutions was named "Best of Philly Earth-Friendly Exterminator" by Philadelphia Magazine and in 2017 they were named "Best Pest Control" by Philly.com. In 2017, the company received the "Customer Service Excellence" Award by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.



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POLK CITY, FLA. (PRWEB) JUNE 28, 2019

The activities will begin at 9 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Correct Craft and industry executives as well as local dignitaries. After the ribbon cutting, attendees will enjoy the cable park, face painting, a bounce house, and many more fun activities. Tantrums Dockside Grill, Elite Cable Park's restaurant with a spectacular lakeside view, will also be open with a wide variety of food.

Elite Cable Park will draw wakeboarding enthusiasts, professional competitors, and world-renowned competitions to Auburndale, Florida. The park situated on Lake Myrtle, a beautiful 76-acre freshwater lake, is staffed with experienced coaches offering lessons in wakeboarding, waterskiing, and other watersports of all skill levels. Like Aktion's other world-famous parks (Orlando Watersports Complex and Miami Watersports Complex), ECP provides Hyperlite equipment and will host events that feature the award-winning Nautique Boats.

Elite Cable Park is a part of the new USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation headquarters and training center that will be built at the city of Auburndale's $25 million Lake Myrtle Sports Complex. Elite Cable Park is a part of the new USA Water Sports Complex which will include the sport's National & International Halls of Fame, Museum, USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation and National Governing Body headquarters, rooftop garden and training center. USA-WWF Executive Director Tracy Mattes said "Adding these unique water sports aspects to the city of Auburndale's $25 million Lake Myrtle Sports Park will make it the only destination of its kind anywhere in the world."

Bill Yeargin, President and CEO of Correct Craft (owner of Aktion Parks) stated, "We are thrilled to open Elite Cable Park, Aktion Park's third watersports park and look forward to the incredible memories that will be made here. From first time riders to lifetime water sports enthusiasts, there will be no shortage of fun." Yeargin added, "We are also glad to partner with USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation and Lake Myrtle Sports Park in creating a space for world class athletic training. This park clearly fits nicely into our Correct Craft culture of 'Making Life Better.'"

Thank you for all the support. We are excited to announce Elite Cable Park's Grand Opening and hope to see you out there.

For more information, please visit http://www.elitecablepark.com



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GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM (PRWEB) JUNE 28, 2019

STS have been named the winners of the Partnership Award at the Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution Awards 2019 in Peterborough. The joint project with The Ice Co Storage & Logistics received industry-wide attention after Star's revolutionary Ethos energy management system advised the company on £100,000 per annum savings on electricity spend.

The Awards Presentation dinner took place on the first day of the Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution Show on 25th-26th June at the East of England Arena. Professionals from refrigeration and temperature controlled storage and distribution businesses across the UK were in attendance at the conference, taking advantage of networking opportunities and a top class program of speakers including some of Star Refrigeration's experts.

Anne Flanagan, Business Development Management at STS, said, "We're delighted to accept this award for our groundbreaking project installing Ethos for The Ice Co Storage & Logistics at their West Yorkshire distribution center. It is a great case study and example of just how much impact our plant optimization solution can have on existing refrigeration plants. The company has significantly reduced their annual energy spend and carbon footprint by following the system's targeted maintenance recommendations – and the customer now plans to roll out Ethos at their other plants across the UK to further mitigate energy costs."

Ethos is a completely unique concept, developed by Star Technical Solutions. The system has attracted a third industry award, highlighting its impact on the energy consumption of new and existing refrigeration plants.

The consultancy led energy management software plays an important role in helping end users understand the energy consumption of different parts of their plant and the cost implications of inefficiencies. Ethos identifies where savings can be made and makes recommendations, such as altering plant settings or making immediate maintenance regime changes.

Some recommendations may require capital investment for a bigger percentage loss in energy usage, but many proposals are simple control changes such as altering the condenser fan sequencing to deliver energy savings.

The award winning Ethos software has played a significant role in reducing the environmental impact of refrigeration plants. The partnership with The Ice Co Storage & Logistics has consequently reduced carbon emissions by 310 tons per year at just one of its sites, in addition to saving the customer over £100,000 annually on electricity. The company now plans to install Ethos at other distribution centers to further reduce their carbon footprint and help the industry towards a greener future.

Joanne Webster, Group Compliance Manager at The Ice Co Storage & Logistics said of the award, "We are happy to be used as an example of the fantastic savings that can be made through the quick and easy installation of Ethos – in both energy savings and carbon emissions. Many plant users know the system is probably not running as efficiently as it could, but Star Technical Solutions have the knowledge and experience to identify exactly where savings can be made, and many of which are with minor unnoticeable changes in system operation."

For more information about The TCS&D Awards or conference, go to: https://www.tcsdawards.com.

To find out more about Star Technical Solutions, visit http://www.star-ts.co.uk.

To find out more about Star Refrigeration, visit http://www.star-ref.co.uk.

About Star Technical Solutions 
Star Technical Solutions (STS) is the technical advisory service of Star Refrigeration, the UK's leading refrigeration engineering company.

STS operates independently of the rest of the business, with its team of full time technical staff bringing together wide ranging and expert knowledge of the refrigeration, HVAC and heat pump industries.



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LIMA, OHIO (PRWEB) JULY 01, 2019

Allied Environmental Services, Inc., one of the Great Lakes region's premier environmental and industrial services providers, recently announced the hire of Richard Wehrle as Project Manager for its Lima, Ohio location. Mr. Wehrle brings over 30 years of project management experience in industrial cleaning and environmental field services.

To accommodate increased customer demand resulting from a successful 2018, Allied Environmental Services, Inc (Allied) is expanding its professional project management staff. According to Allied CEO, Steve Carr, the addition of Mr. Wehrle will be instrumental to the company's growth. "Richard possesses decades of experience in conducting and managing environmental remediation and industrial cleaning projects in wide-ranging settings", stated Carr. "Richard has successfully completed projects both small and large all over the United States from the gulf coast to Alaska. His experience, knowledge and leadership will be a welcome addition to the Allied team", added Carr.

Mr. Wehrle comes to Allied after serving as Senior Project Manager of North Shore Environmental Construction of Germantown, WI. Mr. Wehrle's experience includes managing large-scale emergency spill response and remediation projects, and industrial cleaning/maintenanceprojects with specialization in landfill maintenance, hazmat remediation, and storage tank services.

About Allied Environmental Services, Inc.

Allied Environmental Services, Inc. (Allied) is an industrial maintenance and environmental field services firm headquartered in Lima, Ohio, with a full-service branch location in Buffalo, New York. Allied provides professional on-site services to private industry, government and military facilities, railroads, municipalities, schools, and hospitals throughout the Great Lakes region. Allied specializes in industrial cleaning, vacuum-truck and hydroblasting services, storage tank maintenance, hazardous materials management, industrial coatings application, asbestos and lead paint abatement, emergency spill response, contaminant remediation and site restoration, and underground storage tank closure.

For more information please visit Allied's website at http://www.alliedesi.com, or contact the main office at (800) 992-5781.



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OGDENSBURG, N.J. (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

Jean W. Griffith, a contributor to the Charles Scribner's Sons Encyclopedia of American Lives series, a college lecturer of history, and a published writer of historical editorials and social commentary, has completed his new book "Earth Day: America at the Environmental Crossroads": an investigation into the individuals behind the movements that forced the hand of the government to advocate to put an end to the declining environmental and human health of the United States.

"Polluted air, particularly in the country's urban areas, not only left an indelible impression in the minds of environmentalists, but it also threatened public health," Jean W. Griffith described the early days before the environmentalist movement truly took hold. "And clean water, taken for granted today by most Americans, is a subject, which describes the extent to which the country's waterways were part of a multibillion-dollar restoration project on the part of the states mandated by the federal government."

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Jean W. Griffith's explores the dangerous brinkmanship the United States played with the world around it as the prioritized profit over people—except for the brave and determined individuals featured in this book.

"I want readers to learn about the agents of change; those who rose to take their place in the pantheon of environmental history," the author said of his work. "This books looks at the herbicide contamination, the use of Agent Orange in Vietnam, the use of nuclear weapons and radioactive fallout and its impact on the environmental movement, and more in an attempt to capture the damage done to the Earth, and to highlight those whose efforts to improve the world's environmental conditions are still not fully realized."

To learn more about the past and present efforts to make the world a cleaner and healthier place, purchase"Earth Day: America at the Environmental Crossroads" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors' books, including distribution in the world's largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create - not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com. 



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JULY 01, 2019

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation announced that 13 states will utilize $29.1 million in grants from the WaterSMART Program to help communities conserve water.

"Existing water and hydropower resources are being strained as our infrastructure ages and population grows. The WaterSMART program provides critical support to western communities, helping to best conserve limited water resources," said Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt.

Forty-five projects will be funded based on two categories. In the first category, 28 projects from 11 states were selected to share $7.5 million with each project receiving up to $300,000 in federal funding and having a completion timeframe of less than two years. The second category consists of 17 projects from seven states, sharing $21.5 million. These projects are receiving up to $1.5 million in federal funding and will be completed within three years.

"These water and energy efficiency grants help increase hydropower production and contribute to water supply reliability in the western United States," said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. "WaterSMART is an opportunity for communities to use water more effectively and reduce risk for future water conflict."

Projects in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming were selected to receive grants. Examples of projects that are receiving funding include replacing unlined canals with pipe or a lining, installing flow measurement for real-time monitoring of water deliveries, advanced meters for residences that will help inform them about water use, or improving irrigation scheduling by installing moisture probes and irrigation system monitoring.

The Colorado River Indian Tribes in southwest Arizona will use $250,000 of federal funding with $250,000 of its own funding to modernize its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system to enable enhanced irrigation water control and management. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 10,000 acre-feet that is currently lost to operational spills and evaporation.

The Grand Valley Water Users Association, near Grand Junction, Colorado, will combine $178,884 in federal funding with $220,000 of its own funding to implement several improvements at Roller Dam to collect more accurate and reliable diversion and measurement information. The project is expected to save 4,000 acre-feet of water every year and will result in reduced diversions from the Colorado River, benefitting a critical stretch of river known as the 15 Mile Reach, which is designated a critical habitat for many fish species.

The Mission Springs Water District, located in southern California, will combine $300,000 in federal funding with $3.4 million of its own funding to upgrade 12,967 residential water meters to advanced meters that help inform about leaks, breaks and other unusual use patterns. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 549 acre-feet, which will reduce the amount of water pumped from the Coachella Valley Groundwater Basin.

Some projects complement on-farm improvements that can be carried out with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service to accomplish coordinated water conservation improvements. A number of the projects selected today are expected to help make additional on-farm improvements possible in the future, including the West Cache Irrigation Company located in northern Utah. They will combine $400,000 in federal funding with $520,000 of their own funding to convert 2.25 miles of the earthen South Fields Canal to a pressurized pipeline. The project is expected to result in water savings of 1,222 acre-feet annually. Once completed, irrigators will be able to take advantage of the newly pressurized system to complete on-farm improvements, potentially funded by the NRCS through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program, such as converting from flood irrigation to more efficient sprinkler irrigation.

Learn more about all of the selected projects at http://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/weeg.

Through WaterSMART, Reclamation works cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply reliability through investments to modernize existing infrastructure and attention to local water conflicts. Visit http://www.usbr.gov/watersmart to learn more.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 01, 2019

Solar capacity and storage are escalating to new heights nationwide. In fact, for the first time, many regions are experiencing an overproduction of renewable energy, which has sparked conversation to whether or not production should be decreased.

The answer? Not only should solar production not be slowed, but it should actually increase.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologies, explains why an increase in solar energy would be beneficial, stating, "Much like traditional means of producing energy, solar energy can be stored and literally saved for a rainy day. But unlike fossil fuels, electricity created by solar is completely free of charge, and during times when the sun is shining less, the surplus of stored solar energy can be used to fill in the gaps rather than costly and environmentally destructive fossil fuels."

An article by Richard Perez and Kark R. Rabago published on Newsweek goes into detail about filling the "gaps" Zvik mentions. "Let's say the operator of a regional electricity grid needs X megawatt-hours/day to meet demand. Today the solar farms in that region can meet or exceed this demand only on days of the highest production, such as clear days in the summer. On other days, the production gaps are met by storage...By contrast, when the solar resource is oversized, that solar generator can meet the X MWh/day demand more days of the year and there are fewer gaps—hence there are fewer times that energy storage is need to fill the gaps."

Zvik also notes that city and state governments are steadily increasing the requirements of renewable energy used by utility companies. "Because so many cities and states either have or are in the works of creating renewable energy goals, primarily solar energy goals, increased solar energy production will give the regions a buffer," he shares. "Solar energy doesn't expire, so as long as there are the means of storing it, all of the energy absorbed can be used whenever it's needed, either due to prolonged poor weather conditions or greater solar requirements."

Additionally, an abundance of solar energy would mean a healthier environment, which is a plus in and of itself. But looking beyond just the surface-level benefits of creating and maintaining a healthier environment, there are financial benefits here, too.

"As a country, we spend exorbitant amounts of money trying to fix the damage we do to the environment by using fossil fuels," explains Nicki Zvik, "but the more solar we use, the less we need to spend in terms of damage control. It is for this reason and so many others that we need to not only create and store a bounty of solar energy, but we need to put what is now seen as an oversupply to use. Thankfully, our leaders are taking notice to solar energy's benefits and seem to be paving the way for a brighter and more prosperous future."

Nicki Zvik is the founder of Green Solar Technologies and Spectrum Properties LLC



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BOWLING GREEN, OHIO (PRWEB) JULY 01, 2019

Author, retired professor and avid outdoorsman Thomas R. Knox has published his comprehensive manual for a new generation of Northern/Central Michigan lakeshore property owners, many of whom grew up in urban environments, that offers a modern sketch of Twin Lakes and describes the historical context – geological, geographical, economic, military and social – in which it has previously existed.

In "Cheboygan Twin Lakes: Community in the Woods," Knox celebrates a vigilant community's success in protecting and monitoring Twin Lakes and implores posterity to adopt the same strong sense of stewardship toward the small kettle lakes that have allowed this region to flourish for many years. Knox's book also examines how the social composition and relationships of a lake's populations may be a key factor in the success or failure of lake management and preservation.

"The beauty of the lake, its unspoiled appearance and the community effort that went into preserving this 'gem' deserve to be noticed," Knox said. "This is an environment success story that really illustrates how individual people can have a big impact on protecting and preserving our planet. It shows that we don't need to rely on the government to care for these resources – We can and should do it ourselves."

Ultimately, "Cheboygan Twin Lakes" presents a thoughtful, realistic approach to sustainability and conservation by weighing the human impact on the environment and demonstrating the ways in which community engagement can continue to keep natural regions pristine as well as ecologically and environmentally sound.

"Cheboygan Twin Lakes: Community in the Woods"
By Thomas R. Knox 
ISBN: 978-1-7960-1062-6 (hardcover); 978-1-7960-1061-9 (softcover); 
978-1-7960-1063-3 (e-book) 
Available through Xlibris, Barnes & Noble and Amazon

About the author 
Thomas R. Knox is a retired Bowling Green State University history professor who taught at the university for more than 35 years. Knox's teaching and research specializations include British and Modern European history, World War I and local history, and he has authored several scholarly articles about late 18th- and early 19th-century England. Knox, who earned his doctorate degree from Yale University in 1969, has contributed to Past & Present, the Durham University Journal, Albion, the Journal of Cultural Geography and the Dictionary of National Biography. Prior to his career in academia, Knox served for four years as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force with a specialization in research. He has paddled, hiked, photographed and explored in the Northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for more than 40 years, has been a cottager in the woods of Northern Lower Michigan for 15 years and is a skilled canoeist and kayaker who has lived much of his life near oceans, rivers and lakes. Knox has been married to his wife for more than half a century, and he has two grown children. He currently resides in Bowling Green, Ohio. To learn more, please visit http://www.trknox.com.

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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

Multipure's most powerful and advanced drinking water system, the Aqualuxe water purifier, has become the first product to gain NSF certification for the reduction of PFOA, PFOS, and microcystin under NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for Health Effects.

This latest certification joins the Aqualuxe's already exceptional array of existing certifications: NSF/ANSI Standard 42 for chlorine, chloramine, particulate matter, and taste/odor reduction; NSF/ANSI Standard 53 for arsenic V, asbestos, chlordane, cyst, lead, mercury, MTBE, PCB, radon, toxaphene, and VOC reduction; NSF/ANSI Standard 401 for emerging compounds and incidental contaminants such as BPA, DEET, and pharmaceuticals; and NSF Standard P231 for the microbiological purification of bacteria, viruses, and live cysts.

NSF International had previously developed standards for PFOA/PFOS, and microcystin treatment, designated NSF Protocol P473: Drinking Water Treatment Units – PFOA and PFOS, and NSF Protocol P477: Drinking Water Treatment Units – Microcystin. While P473 requires the effective reduction of PFOA/PFOS to EPA-established health advisory levels of 70 parts per trillion (ppt), and P477 requires the reduction of microcystin to a level of 300 ppt or lower, both protocols are specific and limited in scope to those particular categories. As of May 2019, NSF has updated its existing NSF/ANSI Standard 53 (Health Effects) to include PFOA/PFOS/microcystin treatment. To be certified for NSF Standard 53 for PFOA/PFOS/microcystin treatment, a drinking water system must not only reduce the presence of PFOA/PFOS/microcystin to the P473 and P477 standards, but must also conform to the existing material and physical requirements of Standard 53.

Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) are chemicals that fall under the larger chemical grouping known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and perfluorochemicals (PFC). And while they are used in a variety of industrial processes and manufactured goods such as carpets, nonstick cookware, and furniture fabrics due to their utility in resisting water, grease, and stains, they have also been linked to negative health effects such as elevated cholesterol levels, hormone suppression, cancer, and decreased child immune system health.

Microcystin is the most common of the cyanotoxins – a group of chemical contaminants formed by blue-green algae. In the right conditions, exponential growth of this algae occurs during events known as harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs and ingestion or inhalation of microcystin can lead to severe liver damage, abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, and even pneumonia.

Multipure President Zachary Rice is justifiably proud of this latest product certification. "PFOAs and PFOSs have gained increasing concern and scrutiny due to their widespread presence as a groundwater contaminant, and microcystin is always a concern due to algae blooms. By becoming the first to earn NSF-certification for PFOA, PFOS, and microcystin under Standard 53, Multipure has shown that we are committed to leading the way for powerful, comprehensive, third-party-tested-and-verified drinking water treatment. We have earned our reputation over five decades for the trusted performance of our products and the quality of our resultant drinking water. With this latest certification, we continue to assure our customers that Multipure will afford you cleaner, healthier, tastier water for yourself and your family."

Founded in 1970, Multipure is an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of drinking water systems and compressed solid carbon block filters. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Multipure employs over 200 people, and is committed to being a company that provides the people of the world with the best quality drinking water at an affordable price. Multipure is a member of the Water Quality Association, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau.



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RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

As deadly hot weather has set records across Europe this week and temperatures continue to rise across the globe, doctors and researchers at Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer, are addressing the deadly risk of heatstroke.

Professor of Physiology Dr. Yoram Epstein and Research Physiologist Dr. Ran Yanovich of Sheba Medical Center's Heller Institute of Medical Research just published an article in The New England Journal of Medicine regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heatstroke – a condition that is all too often overlooked and misinterpreted.

Exertional heatstroke, brought on by strenuous activity, is usually seen in young, active people. On the other hand, classic heatstroke, associated with heat waves, is more common in the elderly and can become an epidemic during summer months.

Cooling and fluids are essential to treating heatstroke, and at times, intensive care is needed. However, the best route is prevention.

"Proactive steps should be taken to mitigate the risk of heatstroke. These include staying in air conditioning, using fans, taking cool showers and decreasing physical exertion. Heatstroke can be a life-threatening condition if it is not promptly recognized and effectively treated," said Dr. Yanovich. Dr. Ran Yanovich, who is also an IDF Major, works closely with the Israel Defense Forces, where he specializes in heatstroke in hot battlefield climates.

Other preventative measures include encouraging athletes not to over-exert themselves and addressing socioeconomic issues that augment risk.

But more research still needs to be done. Scientists want to learn more about genetic traits that might reduce a person's ability to cope with heat stress, search for new biomarkers that can better predict short and long-term outcomes of heatstroke and develop new treatments that can effectively control complications from this condition.

Dr. Yoram Epstein and Dr. Ran Yanovich of Sheba Medical Center are available for interviews. Contact Jodie Singer at 202-597-5477 or jodie@redbanyan.com.

About Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer 
Born together with Israel in 1948, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer is the largest and most comprehensive medical center in the Middle East. Sheba is the only medical center in Israel that combines an acute care hospital and a rehabilitation hospital on one campus, and it is at the forefront of medical treatments, patient care, research and education. As a university teaching hospital affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel-Aviv University, it welcomes people from all over the world indiscriminately. In 2019, Newsweek magazine named Sheba one of the top ten hospitals in the world. To learn more, visit: eng.sheba.co.il 



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SAN MARCOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

PATCH by Nutricare is trailblazing the wound care category globally as the world's first 100% compostable, natural and non-irritating bamboo bandage that solves a consumer problem for 25%+ of the population who have some sort of allergy, sensitivity or reaction to traditional wound care products.

"Nutricare's mission is to innovate the market through high quality, effective and robustly sustainable products that benefit both people and the planet, and we are very excited for the opportunity to offer PATCH as a solution for 1 out of 4 consumers in need of a natural bandage alternative in the US," said North American President of PATCH, Hammad Atassi.

PATCH is an Australian-based brand founded by James Dutton-- a father who was on a mission to create a natural wound care covering that wouldn't cause a reaction on his son's sensitive skin and was free of traditional latex and plastics.

PATCH strips are made with 100% certified organic bamboo fiber and free of plastics, latex, and silicon. They are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free and imbued with natural ingredients that are proven to soothe and assist with wound recovery. PATCH bandages are safe for all skin types and painless to remove. And once removed, PATCH is zero waste and can be discarded in your home compost bin.

PATCH offers the following SKUs:

PATCH Natural -- For everyday protection 
PATCH Coconut Oil Kids -- For kids who don't like ointments, but need more germ-fighting power than just a strip 
PATCH Aloe Vera -- For soothing and repairing burns, blisters, and minor abrasions 
PATCH Activated Charcoal -- For drawing out impurities

Starting in July 2019 select PATCH products will be available on the shelves of 3,116 CVS Pharmacy locations throughout the country.

PATCH can also be found at patchstrips.com, as well as Amazon, Grove Collaborative, Anthropologie and other select retailers nationwide.

For more information or media inquiries, Leah(at)teamchicexecs(dot)com.

About PATCH: 
PATCH is the first product to come out of the environmentally conscious Australian-based brand Nutricare. Their dedication to creating natural solutions to common health care items is empowering consumers to make healthier choices for their families and the world.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) JULY 03, 2019

David L.R. Stein, who worked for twenty years in the tech industry, has completed his new book "Climate-Change Hysteria": a gripping and potent exploration of how climatologists are embarrassed by the fact they haven't yet been able to model and accurately simulate some of the phenomena known to be forcing Earth's climate changes, and consequently, they appear to have adopted a strategy of claiming any effects on Earth's climate by such phenomena are insignificant by comparison to the effects of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

According to Stein, "Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence on which to base such a claim. With climatologists conspicuously unable to prove their AGW hypothesis, AGW demagogues are now desperately trying to change the subject. By branding nonbelievers as "climate deniers" and "science deniers," AGW demagogues are falsely claiming nonbelievers deny the well-established fact that Earth's climate changes over time. Nothing could be further from the truth. Such pathetic attempts to change the subject are nothing more, nor less, than the classic smokescreen strategy employed by demagogues whenever they're caught in lies of their own making. The real "climate deniers" are those who are so ignorant of our physical world they don't know the only thing constant about Earth's climate is that it is now, and always has been, constantly changing—and changing so chaotically the changes can be accurately described only as stochastic."

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, David L.R. Stein's irreverent work encourages an investigation into the constant climate changes that are far beyond any feeble human capability to stop. The author also states that humanity should focus on accommodating what it can't control rather than continuing to further inflame climate-change hysteria. To do otherwise, in Stein's opinion, would be just one more pathetic demonstration of human gullibility and ignorance.

Readers who wish to experience this gripping work can purchase "Climate-Change Hysteria" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors' books, including distribution in the world's largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create - not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

The 98th Meridian Foundation – a Texas-based nonprofit aimed at igniting high-level dialogue around the water, land and energy nexus – is publishing comments issued to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) imploring the federal agency to craft rules that encourage and promote alternative beneficial re-use of produced water, among other regulatory recommendations.

"Managing produced water is one of the most pressing issues currently facing the industry," said David Porter, Chairman and Founder of 98th Meridian Foundation. "As the industry and general public become more conscientious of water conservation and environmental concerns, regulators are going to need to do more to encourage alternative methods for managing this water while allowing innovation to flourish in the oil patch."

The incredible surge in oil and gas production over the last decade has led to a corresponding increase in the amount of produced water, which is an inevitable byproduct of producing an oil or natural gas well. While the most commonly employed management method is to dispose of the water using underground injection, the need to explore expanded uses of this water, both in and outside of the oilfield, will only continue to increase without bold, innovative solutions.

Identifying and investigating new approaches to existing challenges that fall within the intersection of water, energy and land is the goal and mission of Porter's 98th Meridian Foundation, which issued the comments in response to EPA's draft study, Study of Oil and Gas Extraction Wastewater Management Under the Clean Water Act, disseminated in May.

Specifically, the Foundation points to a 2015 pilot project in which the RRC partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and private companies to irrigate a cotton crop in Pecos, Texas using recycled produced water. Irrigating the crop with a blended mixture of groundwater and produced water resulted in no reduction of cotton yield or lint quality.

"Innovative solutions to re-using produced water, such as this, should be more widely explored and if proven safe, broadly accepted by regulatory agencies. Encouraging this type of activity through grants, permits or rule exemptions allows universities, NGOs, industry and government to conduct research and determine the appropriate maximum level of total dissolved solids (TDS), as well as other necessary requirements and standards for such re-usage."

Porter's organization also argues for state regulation of produced water versus federal oversight, especially discharges of produced water, as state regulators are much more familiar with and better understand unique geologic conditions, environmental factors and other relevant circumstances.

Additional recommendations include EPA tailoring standards for discharge from onshore oil and gas facilities based on the quality of water into which it is being discharged, instead of geographic relation to the 98th meridian.

As a former Commissioner on the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) – the regulatory body with primary jurisdiction over oil and gas and related industries in Texas – Porter has long been concerned about produced water management. After leaving the Commission in 2017, he launched the 98th Meridian Foundation, which issued its first white paper in March on this topic, titled Texas Disposal and Injection Well Regulation.

To read the complete comments issued to EPA, please visit the 98th Meridian Foundation's website here.

About 98th Meridian Foundation 
The 98th Meridian Foundation aims to lead a high-level dialogue around the land, energy and water nexus, and provide insightful recommendations to solving various interrelated issues. Visit http://www.98thmeridianfoundation.org for more information.



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

With fleet electrification moving from concept to deployment, Electriphi's fleet and energy management solutions are helping commercial fleets ease into this transition. The company has been chosen to showcase its solutions at this year's Commercial Vehicle Cleantech Challenge(CVCC) hosted in Denver, CO. The highly competitive process selects top finalists from a range of technology companies across the US and Canada.

The challenge is managed by Colorado Cleantech Industries Association and North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) in partnership with an internationally recognized team of industry leaders including Great Dane, UPS, Schneider Trucks, Kenworth, Xcel, Woodward, Toyota, Clean Cities, Rocky Mountain Institute, CALSTART and NREL.

Electriphi also announces industry leader Arno Harris is joining its advisory board. Harris brings over 25 years of experience in high tech and clean energy to the team, and will help accelerate the company's strategy and scale.

"The transition to electric fleets is inevitable, however there are many hurdles to overcome as the entire value chain is being disrupted," said Harris. "Electriphi's solutions help the transition and operational management as fleet managers look to electrification. I'm thrilled to be a part of this journey with Electriphi as they scale their solution set to a broad range of partner and customer segments."

"We're incredibly excited to have Arno join the team as an advisor and mentor," said Muffi Ghadiali, Co-founder and CEO of Electriphi. "His leadership, knowledge and insights in clean energy, electric mobility and scaling technology businesses will provide us with the right momentum as we enter our next phase of growth."

Electriphi provides a charging and operations management platform that saves energy costs and simplifies the transition to electric vehicle fleets. Upfront planning and smart energy management is very important for large scale vehicle electrification. To help with the transition, Electriphi recently released a free Fleet Planning Tool to demonstrate the impact of fleet electrification for customer's operational, fueling and capital costs. The tool runs analysis based on unique characteristics of each fleet and runs thousands of simulations to provide a customized report.

About the Company 
Electriphi, Inc. is based in San Francisco CA, with offices in San Jose and Bengaluru India. The leadership team (ex-Amazon, Tibco, ChargePoint, Versata, Sybase) brings deep industry expertise in EV charging infrastructure, grid-scale computing, enterprise data, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).

Arno Harris 
Mr Harris spent the last 25 years starting and growing successful businesses in high tech, clean energy and electric mobility. He now helps startups and growth companies to raise capital and achieve scale. Mr Harris previously founded Recurrent Energy, one of North America's largest solar project developers. He grew the company to $1.4B in GAAP revenue, raising over $400M of corporate financing and over $4B of project finance during his tenure as CEO.

Muffi Ghadiali 
Mr. Ghadiali is Founder and CEO of Electriphi, Inc a developer of EV fleet and energy management solutions. In his prior role, Mr. Ghadiali was Senior Director at ChargePoint and led product management for hardware and software for DC Fast Charging Solutions, focusing on high-speed DC charging infrastructure design and deployment. Mr. Ghadiali is an experienced product management leader, with previous roles at Amazon, OUYA, HP, and Synaptics. He is an adjunct lecturer at Stanford CSU and has received an MPhil in computer engineering.



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DELAND, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, continues to connect families with high-quality filtered water with the release of the Pelican Water Mobile app for iOS and Android.

The Pelican Water Mobile app is the realization of a mission — to create a cohesive user experience that combines customer service, mobile ordering, product maintenance, and practical water quality tools in one convenient location. Pelican Water Mobile is a complete tool to help customers monitor and improve home water quality while also connecting customers to discounts and deals.

When users set their location they will receive customized water quality alert notifications, including boil water alerts and notices of high contaminant levels which are issued by local municipalities. When using the Pelican Water Mobile app, users are the first to know about new product launches and unique promotional offers based on their region, water quality, and past purchases. Healthy lifestyle tips empower owners of Pelican products to constantly improve their water quality and efficiency in their home.

With the Pelican Water Mobile app, owners of Pelican systems can use NFC (Near Frequency Communication) technology to scan their systems using their mobile devices in order to quickly access DIY videos, FAQS, manuals, and product specifications for routine maintenance and troubleshooting. The app also enables users to order filter replacements and maintain system performance. Pelican Water provides a tailored experience by connecting users with live chat options to troubleshoot and order new products in real time.

The Pelican Water Mobile app also provides users with a variety of mobile payment options. Mobile payment options on the Pelican Water Mobile app include Google Pay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. Pelican Water Mobile is completely free to download — Pelican customers can get the app today on the Google Play Store and on the iOS App Store.

About Pelican Water Systems

PelicanWater.com is the official, factory-direct retail website for Pelican Water Systems, providing professional knowledge and leading technologies in whole house water filtration, countertop water filtration systems, UV bacteria disinfection systems, and salt-free water conditioning systems. Pelican Water's mission is to help families enjoy cleaner, safer, better tasting water in their homes in an environmentally friendly way. Pelican Water is also proud to offer under-counter reverse osmosis systems that are small enough for practical use in RVs and marine vessels. Acquired by Pentair in February 2019, Pelican Water continues to be a global market leader in salt-free water treatment technology. For more information about Pelican Water Systems, visit PelicanWater.com.

About Pentair

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water. Whether it's improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage the world's most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable Water Solutions. For Life.

Pentair had revenue in 2018 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 110 locations in 30 countries and 10,000 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn more, visit Pentair.com.



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LAWRENCE, KAN. (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

Chelonian Conservation and Biology – Due to increasing interest from the general public, more attention is being paid to wildlife conservation efforts such as wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, relocation and release (RRRR) programs. RRRR programs have become an integral part of veterinary medicine and its teachings, with some schools even maintaining wildlife hospitals. Although the RRRR efforts being made by wildlife rehabilitators are still considered controversial with respect to overall environmental impact, projects to obtain more tangible data are underway.

In an effort to track the success of RRRR programs, researchers from conservation institutions in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida published a study in the current issue of Chelonian Conservation and Biology that followed the progress of several different species of chelonians, specifically sea turtles. Currently, chelonians are considered some of the most vulnerable vertebrates with regard to extinction.

The researchers sent surveys to all 42 facilities in the United States involved with sea turtle rehabilitation. Of these, 34 facilities and one state agency responded by giving information about the number of turtles released before 1997, from 1997 to 2006 and from 2007 to 2016, as well as the number of turtles released with transponder tags and how many tagged turtles were re-encountered after release.

The researchers found that a total of 11,417 sea turtles were released up to 2016, with 8,836 having transponder tags. A total of 314 initial re-encounters and six second re-encounters were reported by 20 facilities. The number of re-encounters appeared proportional to the number of turtles released by each facility; Florida, Texas and North Carolina reported the largest numbers. The authors also found that 78% of re-encounters were with live sea turtles, and the majority of those were with stranded, sick or injured turtles. A total of 12 turtles were re-encountered during nesting events.

The results of this study have shown that more than 11,417 sea turtles were released from an RRRR program through 2016 and that their rehabilitation allowed for at least 12 turtles to participate in successful nesting (and repopulation) events. Although more than 11,000 sea turtles were not re-encountered, their fate cannot be assumed. Many of the turtles in the RRRR program were juveniles, who will not reach sexual maturity for many years; males typically never return to land; and females may choose to nest in remote locations or participate in nocturnal nesting. These factors provide valid reasons the turtles were not seen again. The researchers also found the number of responder tags increased from only one before 1997 to more than 8,000 since, leading to a better, broader way to track the turtles after RRRR programs.

Overall, the researchers found very encouraging results from this study as to the number of turtles successfully released from the RRRR program. They pointed out that although the number of responder tags has exponentially increased, there is no single identification method for the tags, so data are easily lost. Coordination of a single technology for these tags would aid in data capture immensely and increase the understanding of researchers and conservationists regarding the impact of RRRR programs.

Full text of the article, "A Summary of Sea Turtles Released from Rescue and Rehabilitation Programs in the United States, with Observations on Re-Encounters," Chelonian Conservation and Biology, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2019, is now available here: https://www.chelonianjournals.org/doi/full/10.2744/CCB-1335.1

About Chelonian Conservation and Biology 
Chelonian Conservation and Biology is a scientific international journal of turtle and tortoise research. Its objective is to share any aspects of research on turtles and tortoises. Of special interest are articles dealing with conservation biology, systematic relationships, chelonian diversity, geographic distribution, natural history, ecology, reproduction, morphology and natural variation, population status, husbandry, community conservation initiatives, and human exploitation or conservation management issues. For more information, please visit http://www.chelonian.org/ccb/.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

DuPont Biomaterials leveraged its footprint at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2019 in Denver, Colorado, to highlight its DuPont Sorona fiber stretch applications. From presenting to industry peers to an eye-catching acrobatic performance, the Sorona brand team highlighted how garments today no longer need spandex for athletic movement. Sorona fibers make an excellent replacement for spandex (or elastane), achieving long-lasting, mechanical stretch and recovery with a better-for-the-planet profile.

The brand demonstrated these capabilities first-hand through an on-the-ground activation, which featured two professional acrobats performing outside the Denver Convention Center and at the DuPont Sorona exhibit booth. The performers sported spandex-free active wear, including Australian brand Think Love Live's ethical yoga tights.

"Here at Think Love Live we are at the cutting edge of fashion technology. Our Serotonin shorts and Endorphin tights/leggings are made from 70 percent lyocell and 30 percent Sorona fibers for optimal comfort and stretch. We love the fact that Sorona fibers are bio-based, use lower dying temperatures and best of all are recyclable unlike bamboo or rayon," said Anna Crommelin, founder of Think Love Live. "Our Australian-designed yoga wear is inspired by our Gold Coast beaches, rainforests and the science that has gone into fabrics we use."

DuPont Biomaterials also leveraged its platform at Outdoor Retailer to speak to industry peers during a workshop about Sorona fibers for spandex replacement, highlighting how its fiber offering can be used as stand-alone elastane alternatives – ones that do not breakdown over time with heat, washing, UV rays, or chlorine exposure and are recyclable in any normal polyester recycling stream. With mechanical stretch and recyclability at its core, the Sorona brand is offering innovative solutions to this industrywide challenge.

"Whether incorporated into yoga tights or a luxury gown, Sorona fiber's versatility and mechanical, long-lasting stretch makes it an excellent replacement for spandex and we were thrilled to put these capabilities on display at Outdoor Retailer," said Renee Henze, Global Marketing Director for DuPont Biomaterials. "Not only is the Sorona brand better performing than elastane – it's better for the planet too."

During the Outdoor Retailer show, DuPont Sorona also debuted new knit fabrics from Epyllion Fabrics Limited, a denim fabric collection from Bhaskar and woven fabrics from Arvind. These fabrics utilize textured yarns to provide the fabrics optimal stretch performance. These fibers are 37 percent bio-based and can be used in a variety of applications, including seamless knitted t-shirts and other apparel, as well as knitted footwear.

For more information on DuPont Sorona and its stretch capabilities, visit http://sorona.com/apparel/sorona-for-spandex-replacement/.

About DuPont Biomaterials

DuPont Biomaterials brings innovations to global partners through the development of high performance, renewable materials. It does so through its novel bio-based solutions for industries as varied as packaging, food, cosmetics, apparel and carpeting, all facing the challenges of greening their supply chains and offering high performance, sustainable choices to their downstream customers. To learn more about DuPont Biomaterials, please visit http://biosciences.dupont.com/solutions/biomaterials/.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com/.

DuPont, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with , ℠ or are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.



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RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

LifeQuest World Corp. (OTC: LQWC), today announces that it has completed the acquisition of BioPipe Global Corp, a privately held New Jersey corporation. BioPipe's core focus is on decentralized sewage wastewater reclamation using eco-friendly and sustainable technology. The patented BioPipe is the only sludge free onsite sewage wastewater system that is also odor free, silent, scalable, cost-effective and requires very low maintenance. The treated water can be reused for irrigation and cleaning or simply discharged into the ground. There are 24 Biopipe plants currently running around the world. With this acquisition, LifeQuest is on its way to becoming a singular platform for innovative low-cost, low-maintenance, eco-friendly decentralized wastewater treatment systems.

The Company is currently pursuing several projects in Bangladesh, India, South Africa, Ethiopia and throughout the Middle East.

LifeQuest CEO, Max Khan states, "The world is seeking sustainable solutions through decentralized wastewater treatment which 'get back to nature' while using 21st century technologies. We feel that the innovative BioPipe can reduce water scarcity and alleviate pressures on groundwater and other natural water bodies. This is critically important for irrigation, especially in water stressed countries."

According to the World Bank, there will be a 40 percent global shortfall between supply and demand of water by 2030. And by 2025, approximately 1.8 billion people will be living in regions with absolute water scarcity.

LifeQuest World Corp. is a company seeking, and finding, opportunities to improve the supply of clean water for emerging and first-world nations. Clean water availability is a globally essential issue and critical to stopping the cycle of disease and sickness across the globe. BioPipe Global Corp is a wholly owned subsidiary of LQWC.

For more information, visit https://www.LifeQuestCorp.com and http://www.biopipe.co or email media@lifequestcorp.com.

The documents presented on (or directly accessible from) this page may contain forward-looking statements. These statements relate to current or future events or LifeQuest World Corp's future financial performance. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements to the effect that the Company or its management "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "plans" (and similar expressions) should be considered forward looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause LifeQuest World Corp. actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. LifeQuest World Corp. disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.



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MOUNT RAINIER, MD. (PRWEB) JULY 02, 2019

Nearly three hundred free-roaming cats have been sterilized and vaccinated by Alley Cat Rescue's international partnership to protect African Wildcats in South Africa. The project is protecting vulnerable populations of genetically pure African wildcats (AWCs) from hybridization by sterilizing free-roaming domestic and stray cats who live around their habitat in the Kruger National Park.

The effort, spearheaded by Alley Cat Rescue (ACR), is bringing South Africa-based rescue and cat advocacy groups together around a common goal. With the support of local veterinarians and scientists, domestic cats from the targeted border areas will receive health exams and rabies vaccinations, and will also be spayed or neutered. The park's borders in South Africa are where AWCs and domestic cats from nearby urban and settled areas can most often come into contact.

Safeguarding the genetic integrity of the wild cat is supported by Invasive Species Specialist, Dr. Llewellyn Foxcroft, who said: "Outside the park, one option is to try capture, neuter and return feral cats," Llewellyn explains, "The reasoning here is that if a cat is removed, another will fill its home range and thus the problem is not solved. However, by returning cats which cannot breed, the home range is maintained and other cats are naturally excluded from the territory." This approach is, however, resource intensive. ACR is working to build the infrastructure and revenue stream needed to ensure that the program will be ongoing.

ACR is following the advice of Dr. Foxcroft and using the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method to capture, treat, and then return the cats to their territory. TNR is widely practiced in the U.S. and abroad and is known as the safest and most humane way to manage populations of outdoor cats.

"The African wildcat is the ancestor of our domestic cats, the one who started our modern love affair with cats," said Louise Holton, President of Alley Cat Rescue and a native of South Africa. "Small wildcats around the world are threatened by numerous factors, including habitat loss, hunting and interbreeding. With so much environmental change happening, it's important we do everything in our power to protect biodiversity right now," Holton continued.

For the multi-year project, Alley Cat Rescue is spearheading the efforts in South Africa, as well as providing humane traps. The project has also received generous support from the Ayers Wild Cat Conservation Fund, a foundation run by Helaine and Jon Ayers. Jon Ayers is the CEO of IDEXX Laboratories, a multi-national company that produces products and services for various animal-related applications.

ACR is currently looking for additional pharmaceutical companies in South Africa, as well as cat food companies, to get involved and provide further support for the growing project. A similar strategy is taking place in Scotland to help the endangered Scottish Wildcat.

The African Wildcat lives throughout the continent of Africa and parts of Asia and the Middle East. It is currently listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, an international agreement among countries to protect threatened and endangered species. As with other Appendix II species, African Wildcats are not immediately threatened with extinction, but do need protection in order to ensure their survival.

About Alley Cat Rescue

ACR is an International nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of all cats: domestic, stray, abandoned, and feral. ACR advocates for humane, nonlethal control of feral cats. ACR has been awarded the Independent Charities of America's "Best in America" Seal of Approval, and its newsletter has won several awards from the Cat Writers' Association.

ACR's Guide to Managing Community Cats was also awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the CWA.




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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA (PRWEB) JULY 03, 2019

East Africa Fruits, an innovative social enterprise that supports smallholder farmers in Tanzania through the trade and marketing of fresh produce and grains, has recently been named a Certified B Corporation. The company joins a global community of almost 3,000 businesses working in 150 industries in more than 60 countries for this prestigious recognition.

Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. As consumers increasingly demand that businesses use their influence as a force for good, Certified B Corporations are at the forefront of purpose-driven entities that are finding sustainable solutions to some of the world's most pressing problems and redefining financial success in the global economy.

"Earning B Corp status is such a distinctive honor for our team," said Elia Timotheo, Founder and Managing Director of East Africa Fruits. "As a former field representative with the Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture, I am passionate about strengthening the communities of smallholder farmers in these communities through better production, processing, and distribution of produce throughout the region."

East Africa Fruits is a portfolio company of Beyond Capital, an impact investment fund that invests in seed-stage social enterprises that are marrying money with meaning to build a more inclusive economy. Beyond Capital invested in East Africa Fruits in 2017, inspired by the enterprise's measurable impact on the income of its client base and their communities. More than 1,180 smallholder farmers in Tanzania have increased incomes each year thanks to the efforts of East Africa Fruits.

"Elia and the team at East Africa Fruits impressed us immediately with their intentional and actionable plans to significantly reduce post-harvest losses through cold-chain logistics and produce value addition," said Eva Yazhari, Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Capital. "Being recognized as a Certified B Corporation further solidifies the enterprise's clear mission of not only bolstering smallholder farmers' incomes but by furthering the reach of their nutritious products throughout the region."

ABOUT BEYOND CAPITAL

Beyond Capital is an impact investment fund that invests in for-profit social enterprises throughout India and East Africa. The fund invests in businesses that are focused on greater access to health care, water, sanitation, and energy, as well as food security and financial inclusion, which can increase the quality of life and standard of living for consumers living at the bottom of the economic pyramid. Though the fund seeks market-rate financial returns, Beyond Capital is structured as a nonprofit, which permits the organization to emphasize fidelity to its social mission alongside its financial mandate.

Please visit http://www.beyondcapitalfund.org for more information.

ABOUT EAST AFRICA FRUITS

East Africa Fruits is a full-fledged distributor of fresh produce to restaurants, supermarkets, institutions, wholesalers, and the export market offering a range of high-quality conventional and organic produce grown by smallholder farmers from the rich soils of the highlands and coastal regions of Tanzania. The enterprise's innovative operations enable it to work hand-in-hand with smallholder farmers, supporting them with fair prices and readily prepared land. The East Africa Fruits business model focuses on eliminating post-harvest losses and impacting farmers by increasing their income and improving their livelihoods.

Please visit http://eafreshproduce.com/ for more information.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Mariam Luhambati 
East Africa Fruits 
mariam(at)eafreshproduce(dot)com

Mathilde Beniflah 
Beyond Capital 
mathilde(at)beyondcapitalfund(dot)org



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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (PRWEB) JULY 03, 2019

LDI Interiors, a leader in high performance, PVC-free faux leather upholstery, announces the addition of 29 new colors to the EnviroLeather California Collection. California, a classic, timeless leather grain with subtle embossing and a matte finish, is now available in 74 colors.

"Color is one of the most powerful tools an Interior Designer has to bring a space together and add their personal touch.", according to Josh Dame, President of LDI Interiors. "The long-term performance of EnviroLeather instills confidence in end users and the specifying community. With our extensive color line, the applications are endless."

The new color collection was inspired by current market color trends and in-depth evaluation of the color wheel to determine where there were color gaps within the collection. The 29 handpicked colors include both bright and subdued hues, soft pastels and a variety of neutral colorways to coordinate with almost any color palette.

The California Collection was created in line with LDI's goal of developing products that are more sustainable, less toxic and safer, without sacrificing performance. It contains no PVC, plasticizers, flame retardants, antimicrobial biocides, heavy metals, or perfluorochemicals (PFC's), Designers are able to achieve the high-end look of a real leather with a sustainable upholstery that addresses the environmental and health safety concerns associated with leather or vinyl (PVC) upholstery.

About LDI Interiors 
LDI Interiors develops products to reduce the use of toxic chemicals that have been linked to environmental and health safety concerns. The company develops long lasting product solutions for commercial interiors that improve indoor air quality without sacrificing performance. Utilizing our industry first award winning digital print process we offer an extensive collection of PVC-free upholstery print patterns to complement a package of solid and textured leather grains in over 100 color choices. By combining innovative design, outstanding durability, and a soft, luxurious feel we have redefined the way the industry views sustainable faux leather upholstery. Visit http://www.ldiinteriors.com or call 866-332-0700 for more information.

Contact: Jordan Blackman 
Tel: 866-332-0700 
Email: jblackman(at)ldiinteriors(dot)com



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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) JULY 03, 2019

For Southern Illinois University Edwardsville senior Emily Fulton, conducting research through fish sampling and archaeological excavation are experiential learning opportunities she couldn't let pass by.

Her curiosity toward analyzing how humans have used the river system over the last 2,000 years was shared by approximately 100 aspiring scientists and scholars from across the nation who applied to be among 10 undergraduates chosen to complete a competitive interdisciplinary field study on SIUE's campus and in nearby waterways.

The research experience caters toward first-generation college students and is hosted at SIUE in collaboration with the Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It's the final summer of a three-year program funded by a $287,690 National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant awarded to the two institutions.

"Our primary goal is to prepare undergraduates for success as graduate students, in employment and as future scientists," said Carol Colaninno, PhD, principal investigator (PI) of the program and research assistant professor in the SIUE STEM Center. "The students are engaging in field archaeology and long-term fish monitoring programs, and learning methodologies and theoretical perspectives that bridge archaeological and ecological concepts."

According to co-PI John Chick, PhD, director of the Great Rivers Field Station in Alton, "Working on a project like this gives students a much greater feel for actual research. A typical field class is great for learning sampling techniques, but it doesn't allow students to experience the day-to-day consistency in sampling methodology or the setup and breakdown at the start and end of each day. The students involved in this program will leave with an excellent understanding of what a standardized monitoring or research program is and how it operates."

For SIUE's Fulton, of Canton, this summer research opportunity perfectly enhances her studies as a biology major, specializing in ecology, environment and evolutionary science.

"I was intrigued by this REU, because it involves researching the Anthropocene, which is the new geological time period we're said to be in. It's literally the time of humans," she explained. "I want to know exactly how we're influencing fish populations. It's incredible to be able to get this hands-on experience on SIUE's campus, a place that's so familiar to me."

Roland Sanchez is a sophomore at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. His primary interest falls on the archeology side of the REU, but he understands the value of the interdisciplinary learning opportunity.

"I've always been obsessed with history, so being able to handle the actual artifacts people created, destroyed and lost is amazing," Sanchez explained. "Because I'm earning this experience, I'm already getting prepared for field school and a variety of graduate schools. Taking learning outside the classroom and practicing how to clean scrap, shovel skim and excavate features at SIUE's archeological site is incredibly valuable to my future."

The REU program also offers student and career development sessions, including a panel on job search strategies and applying to graduate school, an "ask a professor anything" event and more.

Senior personnel involved in the collaborative project include Corey Ragsdale, PhD, assistant professor and Julie Zimmermann, PhD, professor, both in the SIUE Department of Anthropology; Andrew Casper, PhD, of the Shed Aquarium; Sergiusz Czesney, PhD, director of the Lake Michigan Biological Station; and James Lamer, PhD, site manager of Western Illinois University's Kibbe Field Station.

During the eight-week program, all 10 participants will complete an original research contribution. Their work will be featured during the REU Symposium being held from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, July 25 in the Morris University Center's Mississippi Room. The symposium is open to the public.

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for STEM Research, Education and Outreach comprises an independent group of researchers and educators, innovating ways to engage students and the public in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Within the SIUE Graduate School, the Center brings together research faculty, graduate students and practitioners to conduct education research. The Center contributes educational expertise to SIUE undergraduate classes and provides professional development for K-12 teachers. The Center boasts a significant library of equipment and resources, which are available for loan at no cost to campus and regional instructors. For more information, visit siue.edu/stem or contact STEM Center Director Sharon Locke at (618) 650-3065 or stemcenter@siue.edu.

The mission of the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS), part of the University of Illinois' Prairie Research Institute, is to investigate and document the biological resources of Illinois and other areas, and to acquire and provide natural history information that can be used to promote the common understanding, conservation and management of these resources. For more information, visit inhs.illinois.edu.



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GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) JULY 04, 2019

Date aired: July 1st, 2019

Guest: Tony Phillips, Director, Media Connections and Creative Ideas, Melbourne, Australia

"How do you attract people who want to be healthy and disciplined to join my global Health Olympics?"

That is the question talk radio host Sharon Kleyne recently asked special guest Australian Tony Phillips on her nationally syndicated radio program, The Sharon Kleyne Hour Water Life Science/Nature's Pharma, The Power of Water & Your Health sponsored by Nature's Tears EyeMist and Nature's Mist Face of the Water on VoiceAmerica.

Phillips, the Director of Media Connections and Creative Ideas based in Melbourne, Australia and the legendary former CMO of News Corp, who was once an eager exchange student in the U.S., is one of the most famous and respected marketers in the world. Phillips has held senior positions with some of Australia's top brands and has orchestrated many of the most effective advertising campaigns of recent years in Australia. Perhaps more than any other marketer, Phillips has brought the Up Top to the Down Under.

Phillips had much to say in response to Kleyne's query. "You have to encourage people and provide information," said Phillips. "You must offer people small-step goals and individual plans. Give people achievable goals. Convince people it is their idea, that it's something they want to do. You can't preach to people because that will turn them off. Don't preach—engage."

"It's a promotion. It's always a promotion," said Kleyne, also the founder and director of research at Bio Logic Aqua Research Water Life Science in Oregon. "How can we get people excited about the Health Olympics and excited to be a vain person? Vain people value their lives if you educate them, if you show them how the Health Olympics teaches them to discipline themselves for better health."

"It's always desirable to turn a negative into a positive," Phillips cautioned. "Instead of vanity, how about using the term personal pride? You can't tell people what to do. You don't want to make them feel guilty. Education about the Health Olympics must be fun and entertaining."

Citing the massive growth platform, Instagram, Phillips stressed the importance of learning to make use of a fragmented media. Phillips encourages motivating through encouragement, building appropriate channels and gathering partners. Celebrity endorsements and friends talking to friends create peer influence. Tapping into a major retailer would also grow the Sharon Kleyne Health Olympics brand.

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If you would like to listen to the talk radio program featuring Tony Phillips and the Health Olympics creator Sharon Kleyne as they discuss the Health Olympics, marketing, branding, education and making people vain about their health, please follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/115958/health-education-for-the-health-olympics



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CALGARY, ALBERTA (PRWEB) JULY 04, 2019

As reported by Italia Oggi of July 03, 2019, one hundred Italian scientists have signed a petition that the human-caused (anthropic/anthropogenic) "global warming theory is just an ideological lie that shows the subjugation of science to politics," while in Canada the Globe and Mail op-ed of July 02, 2019, entitled "The climate plan we've been waiting for" lauds the Sustainable Finance Panel reportthat jumps on the sinking ship of climate action, says Friends of Science Society.

Italia Oggi reported about the scientists, "After a careful historical analysis of the climate changes recorded over the centuries, they say it is scientifically unrealistic to attribute to humans the responsibility for the warming observed for the last century until today. Therefore, the predicted alarm is not credible, since it is founded on models whose results are in contradiction with the experimental data."

The Italian petition and signatories have been posted on the Friends of Science blog.

These statements bring into question recent Canadian court rulings on the contested carbon tax. A Globe and Mail op-ed by law professor Janis Sarra, published July 02, 2019, makes claims about extreme weather and climate catastrophe. Such claims are refuted by the Italian scientists' statement, thus no deep emissions cuts are necessary at all.

At the 2018 Porto Basic Climate Conference, Professor Nicola Scafetta of the University of Naples Federico II, presented a study illustrating the influence of periodicity in planetary movements/orbital conjunctions and climate variability on earth. Scafetta's work shows that the sun has a major effect on climate and the climate sensitivity upper limit is 1.5 deg. Celsius. VIDEO: youtu.be/F20tsr2n1YM

A new report by Robert Lyman, entitled "The Ontario Government Climate Legacy," published June 28, 2019, gives fair warning of the crushing financial consequences of 'green schemes' such as those advocated for by the Canadian Expert Panel on Sustainable Growth.

As Robert Lyman notes, "Ontario's disastrous electricity policy has been publicized and commented on extensively by many sources, so this is not news. What is news is to lay the blame squarely at the door of its climate policy motivation, and, perhaps, to remind people of how high the bill has been – $9 billion for poor contracting practices, $133 billion in global adjustment fees from 2015 to 2032 (at least 20 per cent of which relates to renewables), $3.6 billion to build the "smart grid and smart meters", up to $55 billion in deferred costs that will hit future ratepayers, and 75,000 lost industrial jobs. That is quite the tally for zero global environmental benefit."

Friends of Science Society issued a report critical of the Expert Panel and of David Suzuki Foundation's "Net Zero" plans, entitled "Shocking Reality," issued June 19, 2019. The simplistic, Utopian view that electrification and decarbonization are the way forward are shown to be a path to economic and energy catastrophe.

As outlined in Adam Harmes book "Unseen Power: How Mutual Funds Threaten the Political and Economic Wealth of Nations" of 2001, it appears that 'expert' panels on sustainability are more engaged with mutual fund investors and green crony subsidy plans than they are with climate science experts.

Friends of Science Society's report of May 1, 2019, rebuts the Canadian federal government's climate report (CCCR2019) with "Climate Change Your Mind."

About

Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens who are celebrating its 16th year of offering climate science insights. After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2). 
Friends of Science Society 
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Toll-free Telephone: 1-888-789-9597 
Web: friendsofscience.org 
E-mail: contact(at)friendsofscience(dot)org 
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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JULY 05, 2019

The Los Angeles employment law attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP,filed a lawsuit against Stations Service, Inc., alleging the company violated Labor Code § 2699, et seq. seeking penalties for DEFENDANT's alleged violation of California Labor Code §§ 201, 202, 203, 204, 210, 226(a), 226.7, 510, 512, 1194, 1197,1 197.1, 1198, 2802 and the applicable Wage Order. The lawsuit against Stations Service, Inc., is currently pending in the Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2019-01077086-CU-OE-CXC. To read a copy of the Complaint, please click here.

The lawsuit filed against Stations Service, Inc., alleges DEFENDANT consistently failed to provide enough labor hours to accomplish all the job tasks that DEFENDANT expected PLAINTIFF and AGGRIEVED EMPLOYEES to complete on a daily and/or weekly basis. As a result, the PLAINTIFF and other AGGRIEVED EMPLOYEES forfeited minimum wage and overtime compensation by regularly working without their time being accurately recorded and without compensation at the applicable minimum wage and overtime rates.

Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that during the PAGA PERIOD, PLAINTIFF and other AGGRIEVED EMPLOYEES were also required from time to time to work in excess of four (4) hours without being provided ten (10) minute rest periods. Also, PLAINTIFF and other AGGRIEVED EMPLOYEES were from time to time allegedly unable to take thirty (30) minute off duty meal breaks and were not fully relieved of duty for their meal periods. California labor laws require an employer to provide an employee required to perform work for more than five (5) hours during a shift with, a thirty (30) minute uninterrupted meal break prior to the end of the employee's fifth (5th) hour of work and a second uninterrupted meal break when employees are required to work ten (10) hours.

For more information about the class action lawsuit against Stations Service, Inc., call (800) 568-8020 to speak to an experienced California employment attorney today.

Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP is a labor law firm with law offices located in San Diego County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, Santa Clara County, Orange County and San Francisco County. The firm has a statewide practice of representing employees on a contingency basis for violations involving unpaid wages, overtime pay, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and other types of illegal workplace conduct.

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 07, 2019

Successful actor and philanthropist Laurence Fishburne is set to host another episode of "Information Matrix," in which he will be introducing a piece about sustainability initiatives for municipalities large and small. This segment will highlight the difficulties cities face in making the most of available resources while looking out for the best interests of the environment, along with possible solutions and practical suggestions for implementing them.

Fiscal shortfalls and aging infrastructure pose challenges for municipalities in providing necessary services and encouraging commerce while minimizing their carbon footprint. Over the past few years, climate change has come to the forefront of public consciousness, galvanizing grass-roots and government-led efforts to reverse the course of this trend, or at least prevent it from becoming more severe. Manufacturing, agriculture, and other activities can compromise air and water quality, posing threats to human health and the well-being of vegetation and wildlife.

"Green" initiatives allow cities to adopt long-term plans and best practices for sustainability. Municipalities can approach this from many angles, creating eco-friendly policies concerning land use, water conservation, green infrastructure, and emissions. Spearheading programs aimed at recycling and limiting the use of synthetic chemicals can go a long way toward protecting the well-being of communities for generations to come.

The "Information Matrix" series, featuring Laurence Fishburne, is always carefully reviewed before being released for broadcasting. Because of its high-quality content, this program is highly-acclaimed, receiving awards and recognition across the nation and around the world. 



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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 08, 2019

The largest seismic event to hit the Southern California region in over 20 years rattled Los Angeles and surrounding communities with shaking that lasted over 30 seconds.

This was the first wide-scale test of earthquake early warning in a large seismic event and Early Warning Labs was able to successfully deliver warnings of 50+ seconds before the shaking was felt.

"This was the big test we have been preparing for the last 5 years. We are fortunate the earthquake was not closer to Los Angeles or another metropolitan area, the outcome would have been deadly. I'm proud of our team and our partner the USGS for working relentlessly getting the early warning system ready for this exact scenario. It's bittersweet really, you never want to see a large earthquake happen, but it's a great feeling to know our system works as designed and is ready to save lives." - Josh Bashioum Early Warning Labs Founder

"The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System and its over 50 partners in California, Oregon, and Washington continue to improve the delivery of ShakeAlerts to people and automated systems. Our first commercial license partner Early Warning Labs (EWL), has been a USGS partner since 2014 and they like other partners have worked in close coordination with us to implement solutions in many sectors including healthcare, schools, transportation systems, and in public buildings. EWL has also worked with us to develop and improve appropriate education and training so public safety is maximized." - Dr. Robert M. de Groot, USGS ShakeAlert Project Coordinator

July 4 - 6.4 Magnitude Quake

It was a wild 4th of July for residents near and around Ridgecrest, CA as a magnitude 6.4 earthquake hit at 10:33 am. Shaking was felt over a wide area spanning from Northern California to Phoenix and Las Vegas.

Early Warning Labs earthquake early warning system (powered by USGS ShakeAlert) functioned properly, stayed online, and was able to deliver alerts to both our commercial clients and mobile app users. EWL was the only commercially licensed USGS partner to successfully deliver early warnings during this recent shaking sequence.

Commercial Warning Delivered

Our shaking intensity threshold settings triggered two commercial responses in Los Angeles. Shaking was forecasted at an intensity 3 for a wide area of Los Angeles (weak to light shaking) with a ~50-second warning before the shaking started. An audio alert was played to all two-way radios and select PA systems at the corporate campus of a Los Angeles area customer. This specific installation protects over 50,000 individuals on any given day. An alarm was also triggered at a pilot Los Angeles County fire station along with our mechanical trigger to automatically open the fire station doors.

Firefighters were able to begin pulling the fire trucks out of the station before the shaking started.

Mobile App Warnings

Many of our QuakeAlert mobile app beta users were alerted with an intensity of 3 or higher (meaning they would experience noticeable shaking). Seconds of warning time varied between 27 and 48 seconds depending on the user's location.

July 5 - 7.1 Magnitude Quake

Just 37 hours later at 8:19 pm a magnitude 7.1 earthquake shook the same area around Ridgecrest, CA and was felt as far away as San Francisco, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and even Southern Utah. This earthquake was 11 times larger than the event on July 4th.

The Early Warning Labs system functioned and delivered alerts properly to clients across Southern California.

Commercial Warning Delivered

The shaking intensity threshold triggered our commercial response again at the same corporate campus and LA County Fire Station. Shaking intensity was projected at an intensity 3 (weak to light shaking) with a 50-second warning before the shaking started. As before, an audio alert was played to all two-way radios and select PA systems and the alarm at fire station along with our mechanical trigger opened the fire station doors.

Firefighters were able to begin pulling the fire trucks out of the station before the shaking started.

Mobile App Warnings

Many of our QuakeAlert mobile app beta users were alerted with an intensity of 3 or higher. Seconds of warning time varied between 27 and 48 seconds depending on the user's location.

About Early Warning Labs and Earthquake Early Warning 
Early Warning Labs is the first and only official USGS ShakeAlert commercially licensed partner and has built a proprietary consumer and enterprise SaaS platform using the USGS ShakeAlert data feed. The USGS ShakeAlert System works by detecting an earthquake, and issuing a ShakeAlert which includes information about estimated shaking, Early Warning Labs delivers this ShakeAlert data and creates customized proprietary alerts that include calculated expected time and intensity of the shaking at each individual app user or commercial client location.

Early Warning Labs delivers this ShakeAlert and allows for automated actions to take place on-site including the automation of mechanical interfaces and public audio alerts. These actions are currently used in a wide variety of situations including opening fire station doors, sending alerts out to hospital staff, alerting students to drop, cover and hold, and many more.



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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) JULY 08, 2019

Industrial Scientific, a global leader in connected sensing technology, is pleased to announce that it has signed and closed on a definitive agreement to acquire SAFER Systems, headquartered in Westlake Village, California.

SAFER Systems is a global leader in real-time plume modeling and mitigation solutions for the chemical, oil & gas, and transportation industries. Their next-generation, cloud-based platform integrates gas and meteorological sensor data in real time to provide organizations with the intelligence needed to confidently prepare for, and respond to, incidents. SAFER Systems serves customers in 23 countries.

The acquisition adds SAFER Systems' capabilities in hazard analysis and risk assessment to Industrial Scientific's core functionality in connected sensing and predictive analytics to deliver impactful solutions across customers and industries.

"Industrial Scientific is making significant investments to provide customers with a more holistic and real-time view of their safety programs," said Raghu Arunachalam, SVP and general manager of digital solutions at Industrial Scientific. "We are excited by the opportunity to integrate SAFER Systems' real-time modeling tools with our iNet platform to enable customers to rapidly respond to incidents."

"This transaction is the critical next step toward offering customers solutions that simplify, automate, and integrate existing safety systems to save lives and protect communities," said Eric Fishman, president of SAFER Systems. "It allows us to draw on the strength and reach of Industrial Scientific to deliver real-time solutions as-a-service."

ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION 
As a global leader in connected sensing technology, Industrial Scientific provides gas detection products, services, and software to keep workers safe in hazardous environments. To date, the company supports 3,000 iNet customers and monitors 350,000 devices across 13,000 sites. Established in 1985, and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Industrial Scientific has 800 global employees across 21 countries committed to preserving human life and eliminating death on the job by the year 2050. Industrial Scientific is also the parent company to Predictive Solutions Corporation (http://www.predictivesolutions.com). For more information, visit http://www.indsci.com.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

Synthetik Applied Technologies has been awarded an AI for Earth grant from Microsoft to help further our efforts in improving the sustainability of the global aquaculture industry by protecting endangered marine species from deadly entanglement events at offshore facilities.

Working directly with NOAA (the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), Synthetik's revolutionary DeepSeaVision-AI system uses a suite of modern sensors to observe areas in and around marine aquaculture facilities. This sensor data is processed using advanced computer vision and machine learning-based methods, and when an endangered marine animal is detected, a warning system is triggered to prevent entanglement. This breakthrough technology also reduces investment and operating risks associated with offshore aquaculture by streamlining the lengthy permitting process and preventing deadly entanglement events that may prove catastrophic for the operator and the wider aquaculture industry.

The Synthetik team has been developing AI and Machine Learning models for DARPA and the Department of Defense for nearly a decade and has been working directly with NOAA, to develop a 'NOAA-approved' and permit-ready monitoring system.

"We are hugely excited to join the AI for Earth Community, and look forward to leveraging state-of-the-art technology to help secure the future of the most endangered marine species whilst supporting a sustainable offshore aquaculture industry that will play a critical roll in feeding future generations," said Synthetik's CEO, Peter Vonk.

AI for Earth is a $50 million, 5-year program that brings the full advantage of Microsoft technology to those working to solve global environmental challenges in the key focus areas of climate, agriculture, water and biodiversity. Through grants that provide access to cloud and AI tools, opportunities for education and training on AI and investments in innovative, scalable solutions, AI for Earth works to advance sustainability across the globe.

Synthetik is one of the newest organizations to be recognized by Microsoft for its impact and potential and will join a growing number of AI for Earth grantees worldwide.

Learn more:

Synthetik Applied Technologies: https://www.synthetik-technologies.com/synthetik_blog/synthetik-applied-technologies-receives-ai-for-earth-grant-from-microsoft

Microsoft AI for Earth: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/aiforearth



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BARRIE, ONTARIO (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

Infrasense completed a 3-day, non-destructive pavement thickness survey of 2,055 local roads, totaling 320 miles of data, collected at 10 scans per meter, in the City of Barrie, Ontario. The survey provided the client with pavement thickness data along the centerline of each road. Pavement layer thickness reports were provided to StreetScan, who was contracted by the City of Barrie to provide a comprehensive assessment of their entire road network. StreetScan conducted a parallel surface condition survey and assisted Infrasense by providing optimized routes on a GPS device to minimize dead-heading during data collection. The GPR survey was conducted at driving speed by a 2-person Infrasense team with no closures, no disruption to traffic, and zero impact to the integrity of the road.

The GPR data collection system included a single 2 GHz horn antenna and a SIR-30 control unit, both manufactured by GSSI in the United States. The survey results included the layer thickness values in spreadsheet format along with stationing and GPS coordinates.

The GPR pavement surveys are carried out according to ASTM D4748-10. The resulting data shows a cross-sectional slice of the pavement strata at various offsets. Each slice includes the surface, and any material change in the first few feet below the surface. Resulting pavement thickness data were displayed to the City of Barrie in Streetlogix, StreetScan's web-based GIS software.

About Infrasense, Inc. 
Since 1987, Infrasense, Inc. has applied advanced technologies to address the most difficult challenges in subsurface scanning. Infrasense engineers extract critical information using non-destructive methods from a diverse range of structures. In addition to providing ongoing subsurface evaluation services to clients across the country, the firm has also conducted numerous research programs to advance the field of subsurface detection and nondestructive evaluation. To learn more about Infrasense and the services we provide, visit our website: 
http://www.infrasense.com




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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

Climate change has the potential to impact agricultural producers in several ways. Some of these are causes will be more obvious. The New York Senate, for example, has set a goal for themselves of 100% reduction in anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050, with at least a 40% reduction by 2030. This will impact agricultural producers in the region as they work to incorporate any subsequent compliance measures. Other impacts may be more gradual and more difficult to discern, such as adapting production strategies to a changed physical environment.

In the session, "Climate Impact on Agricultural Production" happening at the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting, four AAEA members will dive deeper into some of these issues, including weather shocks and crop abandonment, the impact of warming temperatures on sorghum production, and the impacts of climate change on wine attributes and prices and also on alfalfa yields in the Rio Grande Valley via impacts on snowpack.

Moderator of the session, Steven Ramsey from New Mexico State University says, "I hope people walk away from this session with an appreciation for both the diversity, complexity, and nuances in the agriculture-climate relationship and also for the past and present research that attempts to bring this relationship into focus."

About 1,400 participants are expected to attend the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting, which will take place on July 21-23 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

If you are interested in attending the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA or simply set up an interview with any of the authors, please contact Allison Scheetz in the AAEA Business Office. You can also learn more on our Annual Meeting Media Kit page.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices and the online open access publication series Applied Economics Teaching Resources. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.



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MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation today announced the addition of Medal of Honor recipient Retired U.S. Army Colonel Jack Jacobs to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Colonel Jacobs will play a leadership role in the creation of a permanent home to honor America's bravest heroes.

Joe Daniels, CEO of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, said, "Throughout his professional and personal life, Colonel Jacobs has embodied the love of country, leadership qualities and American values that distinguish our Medal of Honor recipients. We look forward to creating a museum experience that inspires this strength of character in all who visit."

The Congressional Medal of Honor is our nation's highest military decoration. Since the first medal was presented in 1863, 3,524 Medals of Honor have been awarded.

"It is a great privilege to have Colonel Jacobs join our Board of Directors," said Peter Stent, Chairman of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation. "We are very grateful for his commitment to helping us build a national museum and monument that will pay tribute to the best and bravest who have served our country."

"I am extremely proud to be part of this important mission," said Colonel Jacobs. "We need to build a National Medal of Honor Museum to remind us that bravery and compassion lie deep within all of us and that patriotism is something that can bring us together."

The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation recently announced that it has narrowed its national search for its new home to two cities - Denver, Colorado, and Arlington, Texas. The search, launched last October, has the goal of ensuring the newly created museum will have the highest impact on the largest number of people possible. It will culminate with the final city selection this September. The Foundation also plans to build the first-ever monument in Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to the 3,505 Medal of Honor recipients.

Background on Colonel Jacobs is below.

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Jack Jacobs was born in Brooklyn, New York. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Rutgers University and entered the U.S. Army in 1966 as a Second Lieutenant through the ROTC program. He served as a platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division, executive officer of an infantry battalion in the 7th Infantry Division and commanded the 4th Battalion 10th Infantry in Panama. A member of the faculty of the US Military Academy, Jacobs taught international relations and comparative politics, and he was a member of the faculty of the National War College in Washington, DC.

He was in Vietnam twice, both times as an advisor to Vietnamese infantry battalions, earning three Bronze Stars, two Silver Stars and the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest combat decoration. Jacobs retired as a Colonel in 1987.

He was a founder and Chief Operating Officer of AutoFinance Group Inc, one of the firms to pioneer the securitization of debt instruments; the firm was subsequently sold to Key Bank. He was a Managing Director of Bankers Trust, where he ran foreign exchange options worldwide and was a partner in the institutional hedge fund business. Jacobs subsequently founded a similar business for Lehman Brothers and retired again in 1995 to pursue investments.

He is a principal of The Fitzroy Group, a firm that specializes in the development of residential real estate in London and invests both for its own account and in joint ventures with other institutions, and he is the Director of Veterans' Advancement at the New York Film Academy. He serves on a number of charitable boards of directors and is a Director Emeritus of the World War II Museum.

Jacobs holds the Melcher Chair of Humanities and Public Affairs at the US Military Academy and is an on-air analyst for NBC News, where he was a member of the team that produced the 2011 Murrow Award-winning Nightly News segment "Iraq: The Long Way Out." Colonel Jacobs is also the co-author of the memoir, If Not Now, When?, published by Penguin and winner of the Colby Award. His second work of non-fiction is Basic, was released by St. Martin's Press in 2012.

About the National Medal of Honor Museum 
The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is a non-profit educational organization established to preserve and present the stories of the nation's Medal of Honor recipients. The Museum aims to showcase acts of valor, share real-life examples of patriotism, leadership and courage and inspire current and future generations. Visitors will come to understand the meaning and price of freedom—and appreciate the virtue of putting service above self. For more information, visit mohmuseum.org.



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INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

Encamp, the world's first Environmental, Health, and Safety Compliance Cloud software platform, today announced the completion of a $1 million extended seed funding round. New participants in the round were High Alpha Capital and Allos Ventures, along with existing investor, Ade Olonoh.

Unlike traditional compliance software that simply stores data, Encamp's software platform provides actionable reporting and intuitive workflow tools to manage environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance activity across the enterprise. Since going to market in August 2018, over 150 companies have used Encamp to inject transparency in their operations, manage facility data, submit environmental compliance reporting and provide a modern compliance process for their EHS teams.

"Encamp is bringing an innovative software solution to environmental compliance, helping companies, large and small, better manage the complex environmental filing and compliance landscape," said Allos Ventures Managing Director, David Kerr. "We're thrilled to be investing in Luke and the Encamp team. They bring excellent experience to address the challenges companies face in maintaining their compliance and filing needs."

By combining a powerfully simple data management system with proprietary EHS compliance reporting automation software, Encamp is reimagining how companies understand, track, and ensure EHS compliance across the enterprise. This prevents mistakes, violations, and accidents that happen when communication and clarity breaks down across EHS teams.

"The compliance tools that most companies rely on were not built for the modern business world of today", said Luke Jacobs, Encamp co-founder and CEO. "We are living in a world where constant regulatory and technological changes are putting pressure on companies to better monitor and report on their environmental impact and EHS compliance. Providing a tool that makes these complex processes easier to understand, manage, and automate is transformative to how companies are ensuring they are compliant and that government standards are being met."

"The Encamp team is rewriting the book on environmental management and compliance. They have built a smart, software-based solution for an industry largely served by antiquated tools. The time is right for a new, digital solution and Encamp is well positioned to lead the change," said Mike Fitzgerald, Partner at High Alpha.

This round of seed funding will help accelerate Encamp's product vision, as well as increase sales and marketing efforts. "We are excited to add the support and expertise of these well known institutional investors as we continue with our mission to revolutionize how the industry achieves operational EHS excellence across the enterprise," said Luke Jacobs, Encamp CEO and co-founder.

To date, Encamp has raised $2.1M in total financing.

This announcement follows Encamps recent Tech Startup of the Year award at the 2019 Techpoint Mira Awards. To learn more about Encamp, visit http://www.encamphq.com.

About Encamp 
Encamp is on a mission to create a world where good for business is good for the environment. By making the most complicated environmental reporting tasks fast, simple, and accurate, Encamp is reimagining environmental compliance, data management, and risk-minimization for modern companies.



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BURLINGTON, WAS. (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

Sonofresco has announced that the company is offering free shipping on all varieties of its premium green coffee beans. The promotion is a part of the company's 4th of July Special to celebrate Independence Day. The promotion will continue throughout the entire month of July and ends on July 31st at 11:59 p.m.

Sonofresco is a premier supplier of quality tools for independent coffee businesses. They offer coffee roasting equipment that is designed to fit in with any level of roasting experience. All Sonofresco coffee roasting equipment is also designed and assembled in the U.S.

In addition to coffee roasting equipment and accessories, Sonofesco provides Specialty Grade green coffee beans from the top growing regions of the world. These high quality Specialty Grade green coffee beans are available in organic, single origin, multi certs, fair trade, and Sonofresco Signature Blend options. Customers can purchase single origins, custom blends, fair trades and other bean variety in 20 lb or 50 lb boxes.

The 4th of July Special promotion is available now and customers can receive shipping on any variety of green coffee beans that they purchase. However, the promotion is not valid on subscriptions. All Sonofresco coffee bean orders are shipped in double wall, poly lined boxes which helps to ensure that they remain undamaged during shipping and also helps to extend the product's shelf life.

Coffee orders are available for same day shipping as long as the order has been received by 1:00 PT on a business day. Any order that is placed after 1:00 PT or on a weekend or holiday will be shipped the following business day.

The offer is currently live as of July 4, 2019 and customers can place orders for green coffee bean products via the Sonofresco website. For qualifying orders, the free shipping discount is automatically applied at checkout. To find out more about the Sonofresco July 4th Special promotion, as well as the product options that are available for shipping, the company has requested that customers visit the online store for more details.

About Sonofresco: Based in Burlington, Washington, Sonofresco is a premier supplier of coffee roasters and roasting accessories. They also offer several varieties of coffee beans, with variety pack options that can be customized and shipped to order. The company was founded by Jerry and Carol Whitfield, a husband and wife team. All Sonofresco coffee roasters are proudly designed and built in the United States. The company's specialty grade green coffee beans come from top growing regions around the world including Indonesia, Africa, and Central America. For more information about the products available from Sonofresco, visit sonofresco.com. 



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SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

CopperTree Analytics, the worldwide leader in building data and energy analytics software, was announced the winner of the Better Tomorrow 2025 Partner of the Year Award for Sustainable Facility Management by our partner Sodexo, one of the world's largest food services and facilities management companies. The annual awards recognize and celebrate top vendor partners demonstrating exemplary dedication and accomplishments through their partnership.

CopperTree Analytics was selected based on their overall outstanding contributions and their alignment with Sodexo's Six Dimensions of Quality of Life – physical environment, health and wellness, social interaction, recognition, ease and personal growth as the ultimate drivers of human performance – as well as Sodexo's Better Tomorrow 2025 Corporate Responsibility Roadmap.

"At CopperTree, we work hard to ensure that our services make a sustainable impact for our clients and the planet at large by enabling facility teams to decrease their buildings' energy expenditures by up to 25%," said Keith La Rose, Director of Sales & Marketing at CopperTree Analytics. "According to the U.S. Green Buildings Council, buildings account for approximately 39% of the CO2 emissions and 70% of the electricity load in the United States alone each year. Because of this, our industry, and large facility management providers like Sodexo, have an opportunity to make a huge impact on the environment given the right tools and focus. It is wonderful to be working in partnership with Sodexo, who truly embody the spirit of sustainability as evidenced through their many programs focused on making the world a better, more livable place."

"Sodexo's Vendor Partner Award Program recognizes the contributions of companies like CopperTree Analytics whose efforts play a vital role to support Sodexo's roadmap to sustainability," said Eric Jouane, VP Facility Management Platform in North America. "Sodexo's energy experts, building operators, sustainability leaders, and professional engineers offer a complete, integrated approach to energy conservation customized to meet the unique objectives of each client."

"CopperTree's Kaizen analytics software allows us to pinpoint areas within our clients' facilities that are consuming more energy than necessary, (and as evidenced by a recent case study at Northwest Nazarene University) saving on average 20-23% of a building's total energy consumption, which leads to a drastic reduction in CO2 emissions. By reducing one electrical unit at our clients' facilities using Kaizen, we can reduce the need to produce three units on the electrical generation side. The software also features a powerful Energy Information System (EIS), which allows energy performance and savings to be calculated and communicated. This increases the focus on sustainability for us and our clients," said Bill Kerr, Vice President of Energy Services at Sodexo.

About Sodexo North America

Sodexo North America is headquartered in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and is part of a global, Fortune 500 company with a presence in 80 countries. Sodexo is a leading provider of integrated food, facilities management and other services that enhance organizational performance, contribute to local communities and improve quality of life for millions of customers in corporate, education, healthcare, senior living, sports and leisure, government and other environments daily. The company employs 150,000 people at 13,000 sites in all 50 U.S. states and Canada and indirectly supports tens of thousands of jobs through its annual purchases of $9.2 billion in goods and services from small to large American businesses. Sodexo is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion and safety while upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility and ethical business conduct. In support of local communities across the U.S., the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has contributed close to $32 million over the past 20 years to help feed children in America impacted by hunger. To learn more about Sodexo, visit us.sodexo.com and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

About CopperTree Analytics

CopperTree is the leader in building and energy data analytics for the built environment. The company was formed as a response to the growing demand for building energy management services and improved maintenance procedure requirements in buildings. CopperTree Analytics delivers building data and energy analytics software to many markets throughout the world, including healthcare, higher education, commercial real estate and government agencies. CopperTree assists their clients by helping to create operational efficiencies, reduce their buildings' energy consumption, and enhance their bottom lines.

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ARLINGTON, VA. (PRWEB) JULY 09, 2019

Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is pleased to announce a two-year funding commitment from the Walton Family Foundation. The grant will support initiatives that ultimately educate consumers about sustainable seafood, ensuring delicious meals that are healthy for them and the health of the oceans. Through work with retailers and health influencers, customers will be better equipped to ask the right questions and know how to purchase sustainable seafood. The grant also supports the expansion of SNP's Little Seafoodiesdigital communications campaign, which encourages parents to serve more sustainable seafood to their children for lifelong health benefits.

These activities support Walton Family Foundation's approach to grantmaking, which focuses on making an impact to improve lives today that lasts to benefit future generations.

"We appreciate the Walton Family Foundation's support in helping Seafood Nutrition Partnership's longer-term goal to increase demand for sustainable seafood by the general American public and building lifelong seafood consumers," said Seafood Nutrition Partnership President Linda Cornish.

"Linda and Seafood Nutrition Partnership have built the critical message around the value of sustainable seafood for human health with the health and nutrition community," said Teresa Ish, Oceans Initiative Program Officer at Walton Family Foundation. SNP's work links the foundation's environmental commitment to educating consumers and benefiting families.

The Walton Family Foundation believes fishing can be the sustainability success story of the 21st century. SNP's new grant will help reach that vision through collaboration with organizations including: Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Environmental Defense Fund, FishWise, FishChoice, Marine Stewardship Council, Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

About the Walton Family Foundation 
The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. The children and grandchildren of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We work in three areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in our home region of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. To learn more, visit waltonfamilyfoundation.org.

About Seafood Nutrition Partnership 
Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is a national non-profit with a mission to inspire a healthier America by empowering seafood consumption as part of a balanced diet. SNP is addressing the country's public health crisis through education programs that inspire Americans to incorporate more seafood and omega-3s into their diets for improved health as per USDA/HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the American Heart Association, and many other leading health organizations. For more information, visit seafoodnutrition.org or follow @Seafood4Health and #Seafood2xWk on social media.



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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

In response to the historic floods and the State of Emergency Declaration issued in Nebraska and Kansas, Great Plains-UMC volunteers in mission and disaster recovery are using a powerful and intelligent tool: their smartphones.

The volunteers are employing a time-saving mobile app called Fulcrum, a software-as-a-service platform that is offered at no cost for humanitarian and disaster-recovery efforts under the umbrella of Fulcrum Community. Fulcrum Community is a crowdsourced data collection solution created by Spatial Networks that allows disaster-relief teams to transform paper forms into mobile apps that can be used on any smart device. Using Fulcrum, volunteer organizations are able to remotely capture and share critical information and communicate between team members in real-time or near real-time — even in areas with no cellular or internet service.

Residents of Kansas and Nebraska are recovering from heavy flooding, which affected more than 81 counties in Nebraska and several regions in Kansas. With Fulcrum, volunteers will be able to respond faster and more efficiently, communicating in real-time, which prevents duplication in property visits and faster recoveries in the areas hardest hit. Most importantly, teams will be able to secure families and personal property and relocate families into safer housing smarter and faster.

At Spatial Networks, we understand that the most effective tool in disaster response is intel, which is why we created Fulcrum Community. Fulcrum Community deployments during Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria taught us that our platform saves lives if we're there when a disaster strikes. Recently, we have responded to flooding in Arkansas, earthquakes in California, cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique and fires and subsequent flooding in the hills of Santa Barbara County, California.

Fulcrum is a cloud-based mobile data collection platform that enables organizations to work faster, improve communication, and gain valuable insights into field operations. Used as a standalone location-based data collection platform or integrated with existing services such as GIS and asset management systems, the platform provides ground truth that puts data into actionable, meaningful context. More than 121,000 users across 51,700 organizations in 180 countries have collected over 147 million survey records with Fulcrum.

Visit fulcrumapp.com/community to learn more about Fulcrum Community and the Fulcrum Ready campaign.

About Spatial Networks 
Founded in 2000, Spatial Networks enables organizations to identify opportunities, reduce uncertainty, and mitigate risk by leveraging geography and geographical information systems, including the mobile data collection platform Fulcrum. Spatial Networks, which was named one of the 100 Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay for 2019 by the Tampa Bay Times, is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, but employs remote staff across the United States. The company also utilizes vast global network of geospatial professionals to obtain the most accurate, timely, and relevant data for its clients.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

The star from film and TV has also given his acting talents to the world of educational television as Laurence Fishburne hosts "Behind The Scenes." This informative show seeks to shine a light on the many issues facing modern society today. One of the most recent episodes focused on climate change. There are numerous tools being developed to monitor its progression which "Behind The Scenes" discusses.

Climate Change and the Growing Threat 
Climate change has spent much of the past few decades in the spotlights as politicians and scientists have continued to debate its causes and effects. Meanwhile, scientists and researchers from all over the globe have been working hard to develop new tools to gather evidence showing the damage that climate change is causing. For example, new tools have been developed to monitor the changes in the ozone layer that have resulted from the excess deposition of carbon dioxide. In addition, tools are being developed that measure the balance of carbon dioxide between the air and the oceans. As excess carbon dioxide is deposited into the air, it also gets deposited into the oceans. This changes their pH and can threaten the animals living under the sea. It remains to be seen just how this will impact the environment in the future. All of this is discussed in an episode of "Behind The Scenes."

Recognized for Its Quality Programming 
"Behind The Scenes" is a show that has been recognized for its superior programming with numerous awards and accolades. It is carefully reviewed to ensure that it meets high standards prior to dissemination to national broadcasting partners for wider viewing



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CHERRY HILL, N.J. (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is pleased to announce that it has earned ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management Systems) certification and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) certification.

ISO 9001 is a quality management system standard that was developed by the International Organization for Standardization, which is an association of governmental and nongovernmental organizations from many countries. The ISO 9001 standard is utilized to certify quality management systems that focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction and the active involvement of both management and employees in a process-based approach.

Each member of a company wishing to attain ISO 9001 certification must be entirely dedicated to the pursuit of quality. The comprehensive system audits covered every aspect of operations.

ISO 14001 outlines the requirements of an environmental management system. This standard promotes a more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste to improve an organization's environmental performance. ISO 14001 assures that environmental impact is being evaluated and improved.

"UTRS is committed to continuously improving our performance for our customers," said UTRS Chief Operating Officer (COO) David Zalcmann. "These certifications reflect our dedication to the pursuit of quality and environmental mindfulness now and for years to come."

UTRS' core competencies include providing support to the Warfighter, digital solutions, aviation safety, programmatic support, civil engineering and corrosion control. To learn about the valuable services provided by UTRS, visit http://www.utrs.com.

About Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. 
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS) is, at its core, a technology firm that is fully committed to exceeding our clients' expectations by delivering the highest quality services on time and within budget. We provide a wide range of leading-edge engineering, information technology, scientific, management, and communications services to the public and private sectors. We support myriad programs across agencies ranging from big data analysis to rapid prototyping. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., UTRS has offices throughout the country to support our wide-ranging activities. As part of our total commitment to excellence, we have adopted a culture of thinking forward for our clients to meet ongoing and future requirements by utilizing technologies to anticipate and solve problems before they arise.



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DENVER (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

Trade shows and industry gatherings are great places to check in on the state of an industry, especially when dealing with a sector as fast-moving and vibrant as cannabis business. Entrepreneurs dealing in medical or recreational marijuana are invited to join Lightning Labels at one of several upcoming conventions, where they can see the value of custom cannabis labels up close.

July 22-24: NCIA 6th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo 2019 
The National Cannabis Industry Association's annual gathering is one of the preeminent events of its kind. This year's edition will be held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center from July 22-24. Lightning Labels will display its custom marijuana labels as one of the over 400 companies in the exhibition hall. In addition to browsing the expo floor, visitors to this conference can attend talks by more than 150 experts and make connections with the 10,000 other attendees.

Aug. 2-4: USA CBD Expo 
An interesting niche related to the cannabis industry involves CBD and hemp products, which fit into legal retail settings beyond traditional medical and recreational cannabis. The USA CBD expo, held in early August in Miami Beach, is a gathering for entrepreneurs in this sector to learn from one another and make vital connections with peers and suppliers. Lightning Labels personnel will demonstrate how custom CBD labels can make products look better on shelves while keeping them in compliance with ever-changing local and federal laws.

Aug. 8: Wine & Weed Symposium 
In California, a state that boasts a network of vineyards and a recreational cannabis industry, the Wine Industry Network will host the third annual Wine & Weed Symposium on Aug. 8. This gathering is designed to turn vintners and cannabis businesses into partners rather than rivals. Lightning Labels, which has spent years working with the wine and cannabis sectors, will have representatives present for the conference. The nearly 500 attendees can learn the value of great custom edibles labels, as well as the similarities and differences with wine labeling.

Aug. 17-18: CannaGrow Expo 
The CannaGrow Expo, held Aug. 17-18 in Palm Springs, California, is focused on the cultivation and extraction side of the cannabis industry. Lightning Labels will be among the over 125 exhibitors in the vendors hall, teaching growers the best practices of designing and printing custom warning labels and other essential pieces of cannabis packaging. The CannaGrow Expo is a great place to learn about the latest scientific breakthroughs in cannabis cultivation and make connections with other companies in this fast-expanding sector.

About Lightning Labels: 
Lightning Labels uses state-of-the-art printing technology to provide affordable, full-color custom labels and custom stickers of all shapes and sizes. From small orders for individuals to the bulk needs of big businesses, Lightning Labels is equipped to handle and fulfill custom label and sticker projects of all types. Best of all, like the name implies, Lightning Labels provides a quick turnaround for every customer's labeling needs. Uses for Lightning Labels' custom product labels and custom stickers include food packaging and organic food labels, wine and beverage labels, bath and body labels, and nutraceutical products, such as vitamins, essentials oils, and herbal remedies, as well as event stickers, adhesive window stickers and more. Lightning Labels strongly supports the development of environmentally friendly printing materials and carries Biostone, a green label material made from stone paper that is water resistant and inherently strong and durable. While operating as a high-tech printer, Lightning Labels prides itself on its personalized customer service. Lightning Labels provides one stop shopping for all custom label needs. For more information and to place orders online, visit LightningLabels.com. For the latest in packaging news and labeling promotional offers, find Lightning Labels on Twitter (@LightningLabels), Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and LinkedIn. 



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

In Arizona, approximately 132 people die every year from excessive heat. In Phoenix, the average temperature in July is 106 degrees. City officials refer to Code Red season as an "invisible, slow-moving crisis." This extreme heat is particularly punishing for the more vulnerable, such as seniors, those with disabilities, and the homeless. In order to help the homeless in Phoenix survive the blistering summer heat, Stan Abraham and John Vitale are asking for your help in raising money to buy this overlooked segment of the population water.

This fundraising effort is part of the Phoenix Rescue Mission's 7th Annual Code Red Water Drive, which takes place from June 15 to July 15. "Our goal is to raise $25,000 in total donations," said Stan. Added John, "By donating, you can actually save someone's life, as life on the streets during summer can be deadly."

According to the Arizona Emergency Information Network, most heat disorders strike when people spend too much time in the heat or overexert themselves. Older adults, young children, and people who are sick, overweight or have an underlying health condition are more susceptible to heat-related illness. The homeless are significantly affected.

The Stan Abraham and John Vitale Team from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties has helped collect 1,400,000 bottles of water for the homeless. They also helped lead their office to collect more than 13,000 bottles of water for the local homeless population.

To donate to the Stan Abraham and John Vitale Team Code:Red water drive, made payable to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, please visit their office at 16155 N. 83rd Avenue, Suite 140, Peoria, AZ 85382. Donations, which are deductible, will be doubled thanks to a matching grant. Each dollar donated equals 10 bottles of water, which doubles to 20 with the matching grant.

Stan has been a Phoenix Realtor since 2004. In 2008, John became his business partner, and a year later they became the top selling agents locally and in the top 1% of agents with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices nationwide.

About Stan Abraham & John Vitale Team, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties 
Stan and John work from the Northwest office of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona (BHHSAZ) with both buyers and sellers and relocation. BHHSAZ is one of the most trusted names in Arizona real estate, and is comprised of top-producing real estate professionals. For more information, please call Stan at (602) 618-0892, John at (602) 770-1087, or visit http://www.phxhomelist.com. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Arizona Properties is located at 16155 N. 83rd Avenue, Ste. 140, Peoria, AZ 85382; telephone 623-298-2200.

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RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

Canada's announcement of a single use plastic ban came as no surprise. The question hanging over the packaging industry is: How long will it be until states, such as California, follow suit? While the ban is directly aimed at straws and eating utensils, the ban must also affect single use plastic packages. The days of the see-through plastic package are numbered.

AVC Corporation, of Rancho Dominguez, CA, a leader in innovative packaging for the past 30 years, was proactive in creating sustainable packaging, being the choice of Fortune 1000 companies for their packaging innovations. With E-commerce dominating the retail package shipping business, and buyers indiscriminately toss all packaging material into the trash, a new concept was needed for packaging that can be quickly opened, recycled, and that was truly sustainable.

To answer the challenge, AVC announced its new 'TSP Packaging Concept.' The 'Totally Sustainable Package' eliminates the use of any plastic. The first of AVC's TSP packages for e-commerce was approved for both Amazon Frustration Free Package (FFP) and Ships in Own Container (SIOC) tiers. While Amazon requires a frustration free package (FFP) to be opened within 120 seconds, AVC's FFP package can be opened in only 15 seconds using nothing more than a butter knife. This package also satisfies Amazon's SIOC requirements.

E-commerce doesn't require fancy packaging or a clear opening for the product to be seen. E-commerce purchasers only want their package to arrive on time, be easily opened, and be recycled quickly. The TSP system is the answer to all the above, whether it is an Amazon FFP or SIOC package.

AVC however is not one dimensional. AVC's End2End Reverse Logistics Program solves a major commercial problem: customer returns. ERL enables manufacturers and distributors to create a sustainable and efficient chain with a one-stop solution to cut down the turnaround time of the reverse logistics flow. AVC has turned the 3PL concept into a 3PL+2 by adding 'return material refurbishing' and 'environmental packaging services.'

While Amazon has dedicated facilities, other retailers rely on the manufacturers and distributors to handle returns and excess inventory. Lack of the core competency and capacity in handling returns and excess inventory prevents manufacturers and distributors from realizing this hidden revenue. In many cases, excess inventory ends up in secondary markets that may potentially jeopardize brand image and sales channels.

The End 2 End program has customer returns sent directly to AVC's warehouse in Rancho Dominguez. AVC performs a visual inspection to determine the condition and refurbishment requirements and then goes one step beyond by disposing of bad products, refurbishing and repackaging products into for re-distribution and sales. AVC's in-house packaging design, corrugated, printing services, and thermoforming capabilities along with full 3PL services create a seamless flow while maintaining complete serial number control.

AVC is located in Rancho Dominguez California where all research and design is done. Having operations in China allows AVC to give its clients the best of both Chinese pricing on components with American design and know-how. 



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

Oceanites, a Washington DC based non-profit scientific, environmental, and educational organization today announced the release of its annual State Of Antarctic Penguins 2019 report (SOAP 2019) and a new initiative to create a worldwide penguin population database. The announcement followed an appearance by Ron Naveen, Oceanites' founder, before the staff of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, where he discussed what Antarctic penguins can teach us about adapting to climate change.

The new SOAP report comprehensively summarizes the population size and trends of Antarctica's five penguin species — Adélie, chinstrap, emperor, gentoo, and macaroni. It spotlights future challenges for Antarctic penguins as they adapt to changing temperatures in the region and helps guide policy in several critical areas for the 54 signatory countries of the Antarctic Treaty System.

The Antarctic penguins total at least 6.18 million breeding pairs nesting at 662 or more sites across the entire Antarctic continent. Using scientific data and satellite photo analyses, the annual SOAP reports assist a wide variety of Antarctic interests: governments, scientists, NGOs, and the private sector, including fishing and tourism operators, as well as concerned citizens throughout the world.

Oceanites continues to closely track the notable changes in the Antarctic Peninsula which has undergone a well-documented period of warming over the last six decades of +3˚ C. / 5˚ F. and in winter of +5˚ C. / 9˚ F. Over the past 60+ years in the vastly warmed region, gentoo populations have increased significantly; Adélie penguin populations in parts of this region have declined significantly; and chinstrap penguin populations have also declined — significantly at some locations.

The 2018/2019 field season was a notably unusual year on the Antarctic Peninsula, with deeper than usual snow on sites in the Gerlache Strait. Furthermore, mid-season visits (late January) found many colonies of gentoo penguins still sitting on eggs that should have hatched. At some sites it was clear that gentoos had either re-lain eggs, or had abandoned their nests.

Ron Naveen noted: "No question, penguins can teach us how to adapt to a warming climate. Will we be like Antarctic Peninsula gentoos and adapt, or will we falter as have Peninsula populations of Adélies and chinstraps? What drives these changes is critical. Is it food supply, nesting and breeding conditions, or diseases? Antarctica and its penguins are a window into our future."

Oceanites is also laying the groundwork for one of its most ambitious projects to date, an unprecedented, comprehensive database tracking the populations and population changes for all 18 of the world's penguin species. The driving force propelling this new initiative is Oceanites' board member, Grant Ferrier, founder of Environmental Business International. The plan is to leverage the success of Oceanites' SOAP reports and its comprehensive MAPPPD database for all five Antarctic penguin species. This new Global Penguin Database builds on Oceanites' international reputation counting and analyzing penguin population data, making these data and analyses freely available to everyone, and fostering independent research.

About Oceanites 
Oceanites, Inc. is a non-profit scientific, environmental, and educational organization founded in 1987. Oceanites has been driving science-based conservation under the Antarctic Treaty for more than two decades — and represents the world's only non-profit, publicly supported Antarctic research program. This quarter-century on the 'front lines' of climate change allows Oceanites to promote worldwide awareness regarding adaptation to climate change impacts. For additional information, visit Oceanites.org.



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MADISON, WIS. (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

DidCBDWork.com is the first website aimed at crowdsourcing an important question that's been sweeping the world for the past 18 months, does CBD actually work? It seems like depending on what you read, CBD is either a miracle cure or the latest online snake oil.

DidCBDWork.com instead aims to get testimonials of real CBD users, who are attempting to ease real conditions, to rate how effective it was for their situation. The site has an ambitious goal of gathering over 1 million real life field reports before the end of 2020.

The site targets individual conditions, each with a dedicated page. Here users can find out what the latest medical research states about the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) with their condition or illness and compare that with the benefits claimed by marketers of these products.

If they've already used CBD, DidCBDWork.com then asks users to compare their experience with the findings. Eventually, they will have a database of scores and experiences for each individual condition. This will help make some assessment as to the effectiveness of CBD for each one. These will be made public for transparency and helpfulness.

They've collected over 400 scientific articles on CBD, which makes finding relevant information a breeze. DidCBDWork.com encourages anyone with good, bad, or indifferent experiences with CBD to provide their account and help others on their journey.

To help build this heap of experiences, DidCBDWork.com will be rewarding the best user reviews each month, offering free CBD to users who liked it and Amazon vouchers to those who didn't.

They're also currently on the lookout for partnerships with bloggers or influencers, who may be suffering with a long-term condition, and may, or may not have not tried CBD yet. They're hoping these partnerships can help them connect with online communities of people suffering with individual conditions and canvas their experiences with CBD so far.

DidCBDWork.com and its users are here to find truth and CBD's actual effectiveness. Will it have the potential to change millions of lives, or will it just prove to be another supplement fashion trend?'

For more information or press inquiries about DidCBDWork.com, please contact 608-721-1111 or Team(at)DidCBDWork(dot)com



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SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

Tom Escher, President of Red and White Fleet, is setting out to change the maritime industry. Cars have seen a revolutionary change and he believes it's time for boats to follow suit. This is why Red and White Fleet utilized the SBA 504 Program to build the largest U.S. flagged, hybrid electric passenger vessel ever built.

The new 600-passenger vessel was christened Enhydra after the scientific name of the California sea otter. It is designed for sightseeing tours, with all three floors offering 360 degree views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. The vessel runs on a lithium-ion battery pack supported by generators – drastically reducing fuel consumption and its carbon footprint. When running in all electric mode, Enhydra emits no harmful exhaust emissions and has a much higher energy efficiency. The battery system is sufficient to meet the entire demand of the vessel's power needs while providing silent and emission-free operation.

Even for Red and White Fleet, one of San Francisco's oldest and most well-known companies, conventional loan terms were steep for their exciting new project. "This boat is going to be a game changer," states Escher. "It will be worth it, but building this revolutionary boat is an expensive undertaking. The SBA 504 Loan terms helped make this undertaking happen. Without the long term and low rate, it might not have been possible."

With the unique structure of the SBA 504 Program, Escher was able to complete construction with only 20 percent down. "Many atypical projects such as this one would require a down payment from a conventional lender as high as 40 percent," explains Kurt Chambliss, Executive Vice President of TMC Financing. "SBA 504 loans have three participants: a bank that provides a first mortgage, a certified development company, like TMC, that provides the SBA loan, and the small business owner who provides the down payment. Banks are willing to lend with better terms because their risk is reduced with the SBA backing."

The SBA 504 Program was created to help small businesses purchase fixed assets for their business. Most often, these loans are used to purchase real estate, however equipment falls under fixed assets that qualify for the program as well. The loans also cover construction and renovation costs so in this case, the 504 funds were used for the entire construction of the boat.

Family-owned Red and White Fleet has origins dating to 1892 when Thomas Crowley, the grandfather of current owner, Tom Escher, used his $80 savings to purchase a used Whitehall boat. Crowley, like other bay boatmen, transported miscellaneous goods in addition to professionals traveling across the bay. His business expanded quickly, soon growing his fleet to three Whitehalls and serving the ship traffic twenty-four hours a day.

During World War I, Crowley's vessels were used to carry goods between San Francisco, South America and Australia. Their passenger services also continued to flourish, relying strongly upon tourists' desires to view the city from the water along with the several historical battleships docked in the Bay. The company began offering its iconic Golden Gate Bay cruise 80 years ago during the Golden Gate International Exposition.

Today, Red and White Fleet is run by Escher, the grandson of Crowley, who started working on the company's first boat as a sweeper and mechanics helper. The company continues to specialize in sightseeing experiences and creating lasting positive memories of San Francisco.

"This was such an exciting project," states Chambliss. "We are thrilled we could help one of San Francisco's oldest running companies – and a fixture of the Bay – expand their fleet in such an environmentally conscious way. This is their first big step towards moving their fleet towards zero pollution and we're proud to have played a part in this great accomplishment."

About SBA 504 Real Estate Loans

The Small Business Administration 504 loan program allows small-business owners to finance commercial real estate and other fixed assets with long-term, below-market, fixed interest rates. SBA 504 loans can be used to finance the total project cost (TPC), which can include the purchase price, construction/renovations, equipment, soft costs and closing costs. A typical 504 loan project requires a down payment of only 10 percent of the TPC from the borrower, with the remaining amount split between a first mortgage provided by a commercial lender and a second mortgage provided by a certified development company (CDC). By enabling owners to keep their capital working to grow the business and create jobs, the 504 program provides businesses and communities long-term stability. Business owners can confirm they meet the qualifications for an SBA 504 loan by visiting the TMC Financing website.

About TMC Financing

TMC Financing is the No. 1 CDC in Northern California and has ranked in the top five CDCs nationwide for two decades. During the past 35 years, TMC has provided over $9 billion in financing for more than 5,000 businesses throughout California and Nevada. For more information on SBA 504 loans and the local businesses they support, visit tmcfinancing.com.



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WILMINGTON, DEL. (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

DuPont Clean Technologies (DuPont) has been awarded contracts to supply Shenghong Petrochemical Group Co., Limited (Shenghong) with a STRATCO alkylation technology license, engineering, and proprietary equipment. Shenghong is undertaking a project to design and construct a new alkylation unit as part of its grassroots petrochemical and refining facility with crude oil capacity of 16 million mtpa (320,000 bpsd) located in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China. The STRATCO alkylation unit at the Shenghong Petrochemical and Refining facility will be designed to produce 440 kmta (10,987 bpsd) of alkylate product.

The STRATCO alkylation unit will enable the Shenghong Petrochemical and Refining facility to generate low-sulfur, high-octane, low-Rvp alkylate, with zero olefins, that meets the criteria of upcoming China VI standards which will take effect prior to the startup of the Shenghong facility in 2021.

"DuPont looks forward to working with Shenghong on this exciting, new opportunity, as the company sets out to build a world-leading petrochemical industry park," says Kevin Bockwinkel, Global Licensing Business Manager, STRATCO alkylation technology. "We were very pleased an alkylation unit had been included in the complex configuration as Shenghong is looking for the most efficient way to make high quality fuels in its cutting-edge crude-to-chemicals plant. DuPont has a rich history of providing technology that enables customers to produce high quality alkylate, with high octane value and zero olefins or aromatics, in an extremely reliable and energy efficient way. We look forward to continuing to develop the relationship between DuPont and Shenghong – one that will last the lifetime of the alkylation unit."

STRATCO alkylation technology is the established global leader in the industry with over 100 units licensed worldwide and more than 33,300 kmta (850,000 bpsd) of installed capacity. STRATCO alkylation technology is a sulfuric acid catalyzed process that converts low-value olefins into high-value alkylate, a key desirable component for clean fuel. With currently operating units dating back as far as 80 years, the STRATCO alkylation technology is a highly effective, reliable solution for producing clean-burning fuel with high octane, low Rvp, low sulfur and zero olefins.

About DuPont Clean Technologies

The Clean Technologies division of DuPont is a global leader in process technology licensing & engineering, offering critical process equipment, products and services that enable an array of industrial markets, including phosphate fertilizer, non-ferrous metals, oil refining, petrochemicals and chemicals, to minimize their environmental impact. We provide extensive global expertise across our portfolio of offerings in key applications – MECS sulfuric acid production, STRATCO alkylation, BELCO wet scrubbing, and IsoTherming hydroprocessing. We are dedicated to helping our customers produce high-quality products used in everyday life in the safest, most environmentally-sound way possible, with a vision to make the world a better place by creating clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes. We make everyday life better, safer, cleaner. http://www.cleantechnologies.dupont.com.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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EL CAJON, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 10, 2019

Voted for having "Best Sandwich" by the Ventura County Reporter, Urbane Cafe is opening its newest cafe in El Cajon, located at 120 Fletcher Parkway Road, El Cajon, on Friday, July 12th at 11:00 am. The El Cajon location will become the 18th family-owned cafe in Southern California. To celebrate its opening, Urbane Cafe will host days of special giveaways, fundraisers, and complimentary meals starting Thursday, July 11th at 11:30am. Guest may sign up for a special invitation to the event on Eventbrite by searching Urbane Café in El Cajon.

Before it officially opens its doors, Urbane Cafe plans to match funds donated by patrons supporting the St Madeleine Sophie's Center & Rock Church during the Pre-Grand Opening Fundraiser on July 11th at either 11:30am – 1:30pm or 5pm-7pm. 
Tom Holt, the owner and founder of Urbane Cafe, stated, "Giving back to our local communities and being socially responsible is a major, foundational pillar that has supported our Urbane Cafe brand from the very first opening of Urbane Cafe 16 years ago. It is important for our staff to connect with our guests and to care about our community in the very same way we care about the preparation of our hearty, fresh, focaccia sandwiches and generous, healthy salads and bowls."

The two pre-events will lead up to the official grand opening on Friday July 12th where the first 25 guests in line, at 11am & 5pm, will receive a free meal and a chance to spin our wheel for special giveaways. On Thursday, July 18th, Urbane Cafe will provide complimentary meals for all our hard-working law enforcement, firefighters and veterans. Finally, on Friday, July 19th, local neighbors possessing a golden ticket will receive a complimentary meal. Local businesses be on the lookout for our Urbane team who will randomly be passing out golden tickets! Also follow us on social media to come join the celebrations!

Schedule of events:

Thursday, July 11th,11:30am – 1:30pm 
PRE-GRAND OPENING – VIP PARTY – PARTENERED WITH ST. 
MADELEINE SOPHIE'S CENTER 
Local residents and Urbane fans sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urbanecafe-vip-el-cajon-opening-party-tickets-64449653649 . Allow us to spoil you with a handcrafted sandwich or farm-fresh salad, craft sodas, house made lemonades and delicious freshly baked cookies while giving back to the community. St.

Madeleine Sophie's Center educates and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Check out our Facebook Events page @UrbaneCafe for more details.

Thursday, July 11th, 5pm – 7pm 
PRE-GRAND OPENING – VIP PARTY- PARTNERED WITH THE ROCK 
CHURCH

In 2000, with the leading of God, Pastor Miles started the Rock Church in San Diego. It is now one of the largest and fastest growing churches in America with 18,000 people attending one of four Sunday services across five campuses in addition to online streaming, microsites, radio and TV. The Rock Church has a K-12 academy, an orphanage in Haiti, involved in numerous evangelical outreach efforts around the world and holds many city-wide events in San Diego including Toys for Joy, an annual Christmas events where thousands of toys and clothes are given away.

Friday, July 12th, 11:00am – 9:00pm 
URBANE CAFE'S OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING 
First 25 guests in line at 11am and 5pm will receive a free meal and get the chance to spin our prize wheel. The entire day will be filled with giveaways and treats!

Thursday, July 18th, 11:00am – 9:00pm 
SERVICE GIVE BACK DAY 
As a way to thank our local civil service personnel, all of our well-deserving, hardworking Law Enforcement, Fire personnel and Veterans will dine free. ID required.

Friday, July 19th, 11:00am – 9:00pm 
LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS DAY – Local Urbane Cafe neighbors will randomly receive menus the week before opening. Lucky winners will find a golden ticket inside the menu. Those possessing a golden ticket will receive a complimentary meal on this day. Guests must present their golden ticket to redeem their reward.

Urbane Cafe would be delighted to have their local community members join them for one of these fun, worthwhile events. For more information about their opening events or questions about Urbane Cafe, please visit https://urbanecafe.com, contact Christi Christian at Christi@urbanecafe.com, or call (805) 648.2500.

Event Location: 
Urbane Cafe 
120 Fletcher Pkwy 
El Cajon, Ca 92020

Social: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UrbaneCafeElCajon 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UrbaneCafe 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/UrbaneCafe/

ABOUT URBANE CAFE 
Known for its fresh fire-baked focaccia breads, hand-carved meats and hearty salads, Urbane Cafe is a consistent favorite on Yelp, Google, TripAdvisor and other restaurant review websites. Popular with health-and-budget-conscious customers for 16 years, Urbane Cafe is a lunch and dinner destination for families and business people who want a fast, fresh, affordable meal. The lunch and dinner menu at each Urbane Cafe restaurant features fresh, healthy sandwiches and salads served in a warm, inviting setting. Catering and Take-Out are also popular. Though the restaurants span from Southern California to the Central Coast, owner Tom Holt retains a close, hands-on role in every aspect of the business, ensuring that standards of quality are consistent throughout the chain.

URBANE CAFE HISTORY 
It all started in 2003 when owner Tom Holt realized there was a missing niche in the Ventura restaurant scene. He wanted a great sandwich and salad – something different, while still being dedicated to delicious tasting food. He understood that every great sandwich starts with the freshest of bread, so he designed the cafe around a hearth oven. Working with his friend Pete, they came up with a bread recipe that was soft, delicious and baked fresh, right in front of your eyes. It didn't stop there though, he created a menu centered around locally sourced ingredients, juicy-roasted meats, and crafted sauces to give each creation its own unique flavor. Urbane Cafe loves being the place where friends, family and communities gather to celebrate and make memories over delicious food. Our passion is to have our guests walk out happy every time and keep them coming back for more.



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DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

Florida's Spiny Lobster Sport Season ("mini season") is only two weeks away. The annual two-day event, which will take place on July 24 and 25, is eagerly anticipated by divers each year and draws participants from throughout the Southeast and beyond. While it's a fun, challenging and tasty experience for most, more than 20 divers have lost their lives during mini season in the last decade.

Through analysis of these tragic deaths, researchers at Divers Alert Network (DAN) have identified the most relevant contributing factors and most important safety practices for divers participating in the annual event. These tips probably won't surprise you, but sometimes the most basic precautions are the most likely to save a life. If you're planning to hunt for lobsters this mini season, keep the following in mind: 

    Check your air often! It's easy to become distracted and ignore your air supply. Running out of gas is extremely dangerous, so keep an eye on it, and return to the surface with plenty in reserve.

    Stay close to your buddy. A dive buddy can provide an alternate air source in an emergency and help free you from entanglement.

    Be aware of your limitations. Between 20 and 30 percent of dive fatalities are caused by heart attacks. Make an honest and thorough assessment of your fitness before you get in the water. Consider your ability to perform a long surface swim against a strong current if needed.

    Plan your dive and dive your plan. Pay close attention to current, depth, marine life, entry and exit points, and overhead boat traffic.

"The best thing you can do to avoid incidents during mini season is to remember the fundamentals of safe diving," said Bill Ziefle, DAN president and CEO. "The 2018 mini season was a great success in that no divers lost their lives, and it would be fantastic to see that repeated in 2019. Of course, DAN is here to help any divers who need us."

For more tips for a safe mini season, visit DAN.org/Lobster.

For up-to-date information about lobster mini season regulations, go to My FWC.com/Fishing/Saltwater/Recreational/Lobster.

About DAN: The world's most recognized and respected dive safety organization, Divers Alert Network (DAN) has remained committed to the safety and well-being of divers for 39 years. The organization's research, medical services and global-response initiatives create an extensive network that supports divers with vital services such as injury prevention, safety and educational programs as well as lifesaving evacuations. Every year, hundreds of thousands of divers around the world look to DAN as their dive safety organization. Join the DAN community or learn more at DAN.org.

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For more information, call Brian Harper at +1 (919) 684-2948 x1271, or email him at bharper(at)dan.org.



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SAN MARCOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

Internationally-recognized Hunter Industries on Thursday hosted a smart water use educational event at their San Marcos facility in honor of Smart Irrigation Month. Attendees included representatives from the San Diego County Water Authority; water use experts from municipalities statewide; San Diego-area business leaders; and North County elected officials, including Mayor Matt Hall of Carlsbad, Mayor Rebecca Jones of San Marcos and Mayor Paul McNamara of Escondido.

The event consisted of an educational luncheon and facilities tour highlighting how southern California communities can water their lawns, flowers and fields more efficiently. Hunter Industries, a member of the Irrigation Association, has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other national and international organizations for its social responsibility and commitment to water efficiency. Examples of Hunter's innovative smart sprinkler products, including the runoff resistant MP Rotator and smart irrigation controllers, were available for demonstration.

"We may not currently be in a drought, but saving water is crucial to the future of our state," said Gene Smith, President of Hunter Industries' Landscape Irrigation and Lighting division. "We at Hunter are proud of our commitment to designing water-wise products, promoting irrigation best practices, and educating our partners, customers and community members about water-use issues and green infrastructure."

"Our deepest thanks go to all elected officials, business leaders, and municipal representatives who took the time to attend today. Hunter Industries looks forward to working with all members of our community to ensure that no water is wasted,' said Smith.

During the event, Mayor Rebecca Jones of San Marcos issued an official proclamation declaring July as Smart Irrigation Month in San Marcos.

About Hunter Industries

Hunter Industries is a global manufacturer of products for the irrigation, outdoor lighting, dispensing technology, and custom manufacturing sectors. Founded in 1981, the family-owned company offers a complete spectrum of water-efficient solutions for residential, commercial, agricultural, and golf course irrigation systems. Hunter's core mission will always remain the same: to produce innovative products of the highest quality and back them with unwavering customer support.



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SILVER SPRING, MD. (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

Today, The Tower Companies and Prospect Solar, LLC announced that Blair House, located at 8201 16th Street in Silver Spring, Md., flipped the switch on a newly installed solar photovoltaic (PV) system. The project is the largest solar PV rooftop system on a multi-family building in Montgomery County, and will contribute to county's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2035. The Tower Companies partnered with Prospect Solar with the goal to inspire the real estate industry to play an active role in fighting climate change by investing in on-site renewable energy.

Prospect Solar, a Virginia-based, full-service solar provider, designed and installed the 122 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system for The Tower Companies ("Tower"), a privately held and family-owned green building leader that has both owned and managed Blair House since it was built in 1962. The 375,000 SF, 310-unit, 12-story multi-family building is LEED Gold Certified under Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance. The building is also ENERGY STAR Certified with a score of 91, which means that its energy performance is in the top 9 percent of similar buildings nationwide.

"Investing in clean energy and more resilient real estate is not only good for the environment, but it's also good for business," said Eugenia Gregorio, Tower's Vice President of Strategy and Sustainability. "This investment will yield a 100 percent guaranteed payback in the first year with positive cash flow for at least 20 years to follow. On-site solar installations like the Blair House project demonstrate a clear business case for renewable energy and what is possible with an enthusiastic team that is committed to addressing our climate emergency head on."    

The new solar PV system features 265 modules from U.S.-based manufacture SunPower, with an estimated annual production of more than 150,000kWh, or 12 percent of the total building energy demand. That's enough electricity to power 75 apartments and is equivalent to the amount of carbon offset by 125 acres of U.S. forests in one year. Tower chose to purchase the system in lieu of a power purchase agreement, and anticipates a payback of approximately one year—a powerful model for other real estate owners to consider.

"The solar industry went from producing 4% of the nation's new electricity generating capacity in 2010 to 51% in 2019. A lot of this growth can be attributed to utility scale installations, but recently more local real estate developers are realizing the benefits," said Prospect Solar's Vice President Andrew Skinner. "Installing a solar array on a 1960's high rise building is just another great example of Tower's leadership, proving that building owners can improve their bottom line while meeting their sustainability goals."

The project will contribute to Montgomery County's Zero Carbon Goal, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035. According to the Generation Attribute Tracking System (GATS), there are more than 9,850 PV systems registered with the Renewable Portfolio Standard Program in Montgomery County. That translates to approximately 192 MW of PV capacity.

"Tower is a model real estate developer. Tower's commitment to renewable energy, demonstrated by this new solar power installation at Blair House, is a great example of how the private sector can help reduce our country's—and the region's—carbon footprint," said Montgomery County Council member Tom Hucker, who represents Silver Spring and chairs the council's Transportation and Environment Committee. "The council declared a climate emergency in December 2017, and if we're going to meet this existential threat, we need everyone to step up like Tower has."

According to The Tower Companies' Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report, the company has reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over 45 percent since 2010 through capital improvements and efficient operations. Since 2008, Tower has supported renewable energy projects through strategic purchases and on-site solar PV arrays to offset 100 percent of their portfolio's carbon footprint. The company's first on-site solar PV project was in 2014, when it completed the largest installation in Washington, D.C. on a Class A commercial office building. Tower plans to expand their on-site renewable energy portfolio with an estimated 2MW in the pipeline.

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About The Tower Companies: For three generations, the family-owned Tower Companies has maintained a commitment to responsible development and continues to envision a world where buildings inspire and enrich the lives of their occupants and create positive social change. The sustainable building leader owns, develops, and manages over 6 million square feet in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area consisting of office buildings, office parks, lifestyle centers, regional malls, eco-progressive live-work-play communities and hotels, with an additional 13 million square feet in the development pipeline. In 2004, The Tower Companies was the first in the United States to achieve LEED certification at a multi-family community, Blair Towns, and since then, 95 percent of their commercial and multi-family residential properties have achieved LEED certification and 80 percent are ENERGY STAR certified. In addition, Tower publicly reports their portfolio's carbon footprint to The Climate Registry and offsets 100 percent of GHG emissions by supporting renewable energy projects in North America. Through a partnership with the Department of Energy, the Tower Companies pledged to reduce energy and water consumption 20 percent by 2020, then surpassed those targets in 2017. The Tower Companies is an international authority in the industry and has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and energy independence by numerous national organizations and federal agencies, including the U.S. Green Building Council, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and more.

About Prospect Solar: Prospect Solar, LLC was established in 2010 as the professional's choice for design-build solar photovoltaic energy system installation. They draw from the construction industry experiences of their sister company, Prospect Waterproofing Company. A foundation of more than 20 years of roofing and waterproofing expertise allows Prospect Solar to provide clients with exceptional quality and value. Prospect Solar's turnkey service is as sustainable as their business model, and continual investments in solar training, certifications, and oversight ensure the safest possible installations. Prospect's services include engineering, economic analysis, financing, monitoring, and custom installations.



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CLEVELAND (PRWEB) JULY 11, 2019

Garland's first ever fluid-applied seamless membrane, LiquiTec, forms a virtually impenetrable surface over aged modified bitumen, metal and single-ply roof systems, adding years of waterproofing protection. Unlike common aromatic polyurethane coatings that chalk and degrade when exposed to UV, LiquiTec is an aliphatic polyurea coating system with a tightly bonded molecular structure that provides strength and durability similar to truck bed liners. LiquiTec is built to protect roof surfaces from damage caused by hail, foot traffic, wind scour and other impact.

LiquiTec fully and partially reinforced systems exhibit extremely high tensile strength and remain flexible at temperatures down to -60°F (-51°C), which helps keep the coating from cracking or becoming brittle to ensure a complete watertight seal and long-term waterproofing protection. In addition to its strength, LiquiTec contains zero VOCs and is extremely low odor to allow roof work to be completed with minimal or no disruption at sensitive locations like schools, hospitals and other structures where people are present.

This two-component product also undergoes a chemical cure process, rather than a moisture cure, so it cures quickly and with less disruption from weather, allowing for faster installation and waterproofing protection.

"LiquiTec is the answer to so many of our customers' waterproofing needs. Its unique formulation, strength and flexibility provides the right amount of toughness combined with superior waterproofing protection," said Ed Buczek, Garland's senior product manager of roof coatings. "And to top it off, the fact that it is extremely low odor, highly flexible, resistant to fungi and chemically cured allows it to be installed nearly anywhere and perform in the most extreme environments."

The Garland Company, Inc. is one of the worldwide leaders of quality, high-performance roofing and building envelope solutions for the commercial, industrial and institutional markets. For over 120 years, Garland has continually developed unique product and service offerings that have raised the bar of performance while exceeding the individual needs of customers throughout the world. Today, our network of over 220 local building envelope professionals is ideally positioned throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom to provide quality building envelope solutions for single and multi-property facilities. The Garland Company Inc., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company.

For more information, visit http://www.garlandco.com or call 800.321.9336 to be connected with your local Garland representative.



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