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MIAMI (PRWEB) DECEMBER 26, 2019

Endeavor Schools, a leading education management company, has expanded to the Charleston, South Carolina area with the acquisition of Children's Discovery Center in Mount Pleasant.

CDC has two campuses in the beautiful Charleston suburb and will continue to offer the community high-quality early education based on the Reggio Emilia method, a widely-renowned pedagogical philosophy that encourages to learn through self-expression and problem-solving.

CDC provides day programs for infants, toddlers and pre-kindergarten students that help develop their intellectual and social skills while fostering physical and emotional growth. For several years, CDC has been a top choice for Mount Pleasant families because of its team of highly-trained educators with vast experience in early childhood education.

In addition to a proven track record of educating students through the celebrated Reggio approach, CDC offers an age-appropriate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Math) curriculum that engages young minds and sparks creativity and ingenuity.

"CDC offers an innovative and exceptional education that prepares students for their academic future," said Paul DiObilda, the Chief Marketing Officer of Endeavor Schools. "Working together with CDC and its excellent teaching staff, we will continue to build on their longstanding success as the premier early childhood education center in the Charleston area."

In addition to its high-quality education, the CDC boasts two stunning campuses. The Venning Road location is in a beautiful 12,000 square foot building with museum-quality exhibits and a large outdoor play area. The Park West location has beautiful colonial revival architectural designs with innovative classrooms, including an interactive discovery room with a complete replica of Charleston's famous Ravenel Bridge.

"CDC's campuses are places where students love to be and that makes parents feel good about bringing their child there every morning," said Kelly Byrd, the Regional Director of Operations for Endeavor Schools. "We strongly believe an inspiring environment facilitates learning and CDC proves that to be true."

CDC is accepting applications for enrollment at Park West and there is a waitlist for Venning Road. For more information and to book a tour, visit https://www.childrensdiscoverycentersc.com/. You may also call CDC at Venning Road at (843) 388-6700, or call CDC at Park West at (843) 936-3099.

About Endeavor Schools

Endeavor Schools is a leading education management company with a family of unique, well-established private schools that serve as pillars to their respective communities in a growing number of markets across the US. Each school subscribes to proven, research-based curricula that is delivered by seasoned educators and is encouraged to embrace their own uniqueness and traditions. Endeavor Schools supports academic excellence by providing robust tools and resources to help each school thrive.

Founded in 2012, Endeavor Schools is headquartered in Miami, Florida. For more information, visit http://www.endeavorschools.com and follow the company on LinkedIn.




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 26, 2019

On Saturday evening, December 14, 2019, the 22nd Ballo di Savoia (Savoy Ball), the annual winter charity gala hosted by the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, returned to the elegant Metropolitan Club. The Savoy Foundation was delighted to welcome back His Royal Highness Prince Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy, Prince of Venice and Prince of Piedmont and his cousin His Royal Highness Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia, who were guests of honor for this occasion. The Ball was part of a four-day weekend of events organized by the American Delegation of Savoy Orders and the American Foundation of Savoy Orders, continuing the spirit and tradition of charitable giving and hospitaller care of the historic dynastic orders of knighthood and merit of the thousand-year Royal House of Savoy. More than 300 patrons, benefactors and guests attended the white-tie dinner-dance and raised funds in support of the Savoy Foundation's philanthropic mission - Chivalry for Children's Causes - and the event's primary beneficiary - The New York Foundling Summer Camp Program for inner city foster-care children. Prior to Saturday's evening Gala, a private reception for Patrons and Benefactors was held and a Welcome Reception on Friday evening, December 13 at the Lotos Club for guests attending the Savoy Ball.

At the Ball on Saturday, a highlight of the evening was the remarks by Prince Emmanuel Philibert who praised the achievements of the Savoy Foundation in the past 25 years. "It is so personally gratifying for me to witness how splendidly you are continuing the chivalric traditions of the Savoy Orders and how you have so creatively adapted and expanded – in the Western Hemisphere – my family's dedication to humanitarian causes over our 1000 year history. Compared to European countries, you are a young nation – but, your spirit of innovation, creativity and love for humanity sets a shining example that is recognized throughout the world...To the summer camp program of the New York Foundling – who we congratulate and applaud this evening – on the 150th Anniversary of their founding by the Sisters of Charity in 1869."

The Chairman of the Board Carl J. Morelli and President Joseph Sciame of the Savoy Foundation were proud to announce that the event was a record-breaking success! Funds raised would provide a summer camp experience for 150 children in the summer of 2020 where young people will have the opportunity to enjoy a vacation away from inner city streets and connect with nature, and enable them to bond with their peers, learn new skills, stay active and nurture their creativity. Bill Baccaglini, President and CEO of the Foundling, shared with the evening's guests his reflections on the Foundling's 150th anniversary and expressed his gratitude to the Savoy Foundation for the impact that the funds raised at the charity ball would have for more than 100 needy families: "Residing in some of New York City's most impoverished communities, our kids are given a chance they wouldn't otherwise have: the opportunity to experience the joys of summer camp, a rite of passage for most American children." He was proud to introduce a young man who participated in the summer camp program as a testimonial example of the impact of the program has had for children on welfare in its foster care system.

In addition to attending the Savoy Ball, the Prince, whose royal title is also Prince of Venice, attended the American Foundation of Savoy Orders' inaugural cocktail reception for the newly established Savoy Orders Youth Program in the United States, on the evening of Thursday, December 12, 2019. The event was jointly sponsored with Save Venice Inc. which raises funds to preserve the artistic heritage of Venice. The Prince and the Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy stand in solidarity with Venice, the city of his title, which has recently suffered the second worst flood in 50 years.

The Savoy Ball of New York continues a thousand-year tradition of goodwill and charitable giving through its Patrons, Benefactors and Sponsors: Platinum Benefactors: Cindy and Mark Pigott, KBE and Dr. Hideto Tomabechi; Silver Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pica II; Grand Patrons: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. McClory; Patrons: Ms. Vivian Cardia, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Desiderio, Esq., Mr. & Mrs. John Napoli, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP, and Mrs. and Mrs. George C. White; Benefactors: Louis Benza, Esq., Dr. Raymond Benza, Mr. and Mrs. Victor D. Cho, Mr. Richard Cuneo, Baroness Flavia Frati-Spagnola, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O. Mahoney, Nicholas Martini Foundation, Carl J. Morelli, Esq., Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pecora, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Viscogliosi; Sponsors: Anthony Cipriano, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Soloway, Dr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Somkuti, and Prof. Theodore H. Jacobsen. Other guests included Reverend Monsignor Robert T. Ritchie, Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Her Excellency Vicki Downey, Mrs. Christina Rose and Baroness Gabrielle von Langendorff.

Next year's Savoy Ball is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.

For more information on supporting the Savoy Foundation's Chivalry For Children's Causes, click here

CONTACT:
Larissa Van Duser, Executive Director, American Foundation of Savoy Orders
amsavoy@aol.com, +1 212 972 0495

ABOUT THE ROYAL HOUSE OF SAVOY
The Dynastic Orders of the Royal House of Savoy are among the oldest orders of Knighthood and Merit in the world. The Savoy Orders are headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and have 35 Delegations worldwide that support the Orders' ongoing charitable works. Their origins and their principles, traditions and humanitarian goals date back a thousand years. HRH Prince Victor Emmanuel of Savoy, Prince of Naples and Duke of Savoy, is Head of the House of Savoy and Grand Master of the Savoy Orders. Prince Emmanuel Philibert is his son and the hereditary crown Prince of Italy and currently serves as President of the Council of the Savoy Orders.

In 1946, when the Kingdom of Italy came to an end, the House of Savoy was Europe's oldest reigning dynasty. The heads of the House of Savoy had ruled, first as counts, then as dukes and finally as kings, for almost a thousand years. Descended in the direct male line from a tenth-century vassal of the Holy Roman Emperor, the Savoys ruled the Alpine state of Aosta, as well as Savoy, where they established their capital at Chambery. Their dominion was eventually extended to include Piedmont and other territories in what are now Italy, France and Switzerland. By the eighteenth century, the Savoys were kings of Sicily and then Sardinia, and it was under their aegis that the Italian states were united by 1871.

The Royal Family's heritage can be seen in castles and palaces, and in the beauty of the northwestern Italian city of Turin, the Savoys' magnificent capital in the heart of Piedmont in the 16th into the 19th centuries. The dynastic chivalric traditions of the Royal House of Savoy continue. The Order of the Annunciation and the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, two of the world's oldest knightly institutions, are still alive today, epitomizing the dynasty's medieval spirit while supporting very modern charitable works in Italy, Switzerland, France, Japan, the United States and elsewhere. Chivalry lives. Today, the House of Savoy remains one of the oldest royal dynasties.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION AND THE AMERICAN DELEGATION OF SAVOY ORDERS
Headquartered in New York City, the American Delegation of Savoy Orders, which includes the United States of America, is among the 35 delegations of the Savoy Orders located throughout Europe, the Americas and Japan.

The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Incorporated a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, has supported local, national, and international charities focusing on medical, educational, and humanitarian fields, including philanthropy for U.S. veterans, hospitals and relief agencies for children, the poor, sick and elderly. The Foundation is a Non-Governmental Organization in Roster Consultative Statues with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. In 2019, the Savoy Foundation launched a new charitable initiative - Chivalry for Children's Causes - a multi-year program assisting institutions and charitable organizations that provide aid to children and families in need, building stable, healthy families. The program is made possible thanks to generous support from the members and friends of the American Delegation of Savoy Orders.




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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 26, 2019

Tyson Zahner, Attract 100 Leads in 30 Days mastermind, recently marked the end of National Adoption Awareness month by invoking the continued importance of adoption during the holiday season. Zahner wrote, "Imagine being a child and watching others participate in holiday festivities—like Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas trees, light displays, shopping, New Years Eve celebrations, and simple things like baking cookies—but not having a loving family of your own. Imagine watching this from the outside. This is the reality for many tens of thousands of children in the foster care system across this country." Zahner pointed to the city of Philadelphia, where more than 5,000 children are currently in the foster care system. Zahner discussed the bleak statistics concerning the future of many of these children: "One out of every five of these children will become immediately homeless when they leave the foster care system. Only half will have gainful employment when they reach the age of 24." Zahner went on to also offer a message of hope, saying "children who are placed in loving families from the foster care system fare significantly better. I am thrilled to see what organizations like Bethany Christian Service are doing to help children find forever homes."

Zahner went on to highlight Bethany Christian Services, a charity working to place children with loving families that will help them to thrive. The charity has a major presence in Philadelphia, but it also operates in twenty-nine additional states. It has been working on behalf of children for more than seventy-five years. Chris Palusky, the president of Bethany Christian Services, writes "Our mission is to stand up for vulnerable children, refugees, and families around the world, because family holds an incredible power to connect us, lift us up, and transform lives." The organization offers family counseling resources, adoption and post-adoption resources, and foster care family resources. Zahner praised the organization and their contributions, and wrote, "They make a huge impact nationally...look them up. And if you can, donate or offer your time to further their efforts helping kids."

An adoptee into a loving family himself, Zahner issued a message of hope and empowerment for the holiday season, "My dream is that every child—the 5,000 in Philadelphia, and the tens upon tens of thousands throughout this country—can experience the same warmth during the holidays year after year. These children deserve a future of hope, and not one of unemployment, or trauma, or homelessness."

Tyson Zahner is a marketing guru, businessman, and the creator of the program Attract 100 Leads in 30 Days. His program allows entrepreneurs to generate better leads, to increase traffic, and to improve upon sales. Zahner owns a successful photography studio in Jackson, Missouri, which specializes in weddings and high school senior portraiture. Zahner lives in Missouri with is wife, Rachel, and their two children. He remains a tireless advocate for adoption and children in the foster care system and shares resources on his website, Tyson Zahner Co.

About Tyson Zahner
Tyson Zahner educates entrepreneurs through his course, Attract 100 Leads in 30 Days. The online program uses method of attraction based marketing to help business owners generate more leads, improve traffic, and ultimately increase sales. He is the owner of the photography studio, Tyson Zahner Photography. He resides in Missouri with his wife, Rachel, and their two children.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) DECEMBER 26, 2019

Making better money choices allows consumers to strengthen their finances and avoid debt. Financial mistakes here and there may seem innocent, but they can add up quickly and lead to bad habits and financial disaster. To help, national nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) explains five money mistakes consumers should avoid in the new year.

"Consumers make mistakes, but too many financial mistakes can have a large effect on your future," said Steve Trumble, President and CEO of American Consumer Credit Counseling. "Money mistakes can take a long time to correct. It's important to know what your mistakes are, like falling behind on payments or everyday credit card use, and how they can impact your ability to live a healthy financial life."

According to the Federal Reserve's Economic well-being report, 75 percent of consumers say they are doing okay financially or living comfortably. The report also found that 17 percent of consumers can't pay off their monthly bills in full, and 12 percent wouldn't be able to pay their next month's bill if they were faced with an unexpected expense of $400.

ACCC offers consumers five money mistakes they should avoid in 2020.

1. Late payments – By falling behind on payments, consumers create a cycle of debt that is difficult to pay off. Late payments also come with late fees or interest charges and can have a negative impact on a consumer's credit score.

2. Not making a budget – Not making a budget and sticking to it is a very common mistake consumers face. A budget allows consumers to see where their money is going each month and if there are areas where they can cut spending.

3. Abusing credit cards – Consumers abuse credit cards when they use them to cover their everyday expenses or to cover their budgeting shortfalls. Using credit cards can lead consumers to spend more than they can afford and rack up debt. With credit card debt comes interest charges.

4. Not setting financial goals – Consumers need to set financial goals so they have steps to work towards. Some goals may include saving for retirement, buying a home, or paying off loans.

5. Living paycheck to paycheck – When consumers live above their means and overspend, they are forced to survive too heavily on each paycheck. One missed paycheck can be disastrous.

About American Consumer Credit Counseling
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is a nonprofit credit counseling 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering consumers to achieve financial management through credit counseling, debt management, bankruptcy counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling and financial education concerning debt solutions. To help consumers reach their goal of debt relief, ACCC provides a range of free consumer personal finance resources on a variety of topics including budgeting, credit and debt management, student loan assistance, youth and money, homeownership, identity theft, senior living, and retirement. Consumers can use ACCC's worksheets, videos, calculators, and blog articles to make the best possible decisions regarding their financial future. ACCC holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). For more information or to access free financial education resources, log on to ConsumerCredit.com or visit http://www.consumercredit.com/financial-education.aspx



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AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 26, 2019

The first-ever National Conscience Month is being launched January 1, 2020 by The American Meditation Institute (AMI), an organization devoted to providing comprehensive training in Yoga Science—the world's oldest holistic mind/body medicine. With the mission of encouraging individuals across the nation to practice using their conscience as a guide, this month-long observance is vital education––especially for those burdened by stress, burnout, fear, anger and the general discontent that pervades our society.

New Year's Eve means the making of resolutions for millions of Americans. However, while stating a resolution can be easy, sticking to it often proves to be quite difficult. The challenge comes soon after the first of the year when old, unconscious habits kick back in, or we find we are not fully committed to the resolution–– and we lose our focus and will power. This year, National Conscience Month reminds us to use the inborn technology of our Conscience for creating and keeping personally meaningful and culturally beneficial resolutions.

The inspiration for National Conscience Month grew out of the Yoga Science "Law of Karma" which states simply that thoughts lead to words, actions and, eventually, to consequences. According to Leonard Perlmutter, AMI founder and originator of Conscience Month, "This law of cause and effect is as real and unavoidable as the Law of Gravity. Once we appreciate the mechanics of the "Law of Karma" (that thought precedes action, and action precedes consequence), we all can start experiencing the unimagined, profound benefits to be found in relying on the unerring wisdom of the Conscience as it guides the thoughts we choose to think, words we speak and actions we take."

National Conscience Month's (January 2020) campaign will:

Remind, educate and raise awareness about the value of using your conscience as a guide to making better decisions.

Build and activate a national movement that embraces the role of conscience-driven choices in experiencing more health, happiness and security, while creating more rewarding lives for our families, communities, states and nation.

Encourage individual actions through simple experiments that aid in increasing positivity, self-confidence, and self-reliance.

TWO SPECIAL EVENTS:

1. A free screening of the movie "Peaceful Warrior" to be followed by an engaging discussion about the importance of using your Conscience as your guide for a healthy, happy, and productive life. This two-part event will be presented at the Cohoes Music Hall, 58 Remsen Street, Cohoes, NY, on January 9, 2020 at 7 pm.

2. Four high school students from the Capital region in New York State will be awarded the first-ever National Conscience Month scholarships totaling $2,000. Recipients will be selected through original artistic creations inspired by the use or denial of the Conscience. Submissions will be accepted in four categories: Creative Writing; Visual Art (two-dimensional); Music or Song; and Video.

Public Service Announcement: "The Time is Now" https://youtu.be/zUJH4ge_320
Public Service Announcement: "MORE" https://youtu.be/yWFgxjXB8HA

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Leonard Perlmutter, originator of National Conscience Month and founder of The American Meditation Institute will be available for interviews. Contact Robert Washington for details.

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CHICAGO (PRWEB) DECEMBER 26, 2019

According to estimates from the Prevent Blindness report, "Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems," more than 3.2 million Americans ages 40 and over have glaucoma in the year 2020. The number is expected to increase as the population ages. Glaucoma, often referred to as the "The Sneak Thief of Sight," is a leading cause of vision loss that damages the optic nerve. Although symptoms may not be noticeable at first, glaucoma slowly diminishes peripheral vision (side vision), making activities such as driving increasingly difficult.

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and Prevent Blindness, the nation's oldest volunteer eye health and safety nonprofit organization, seeks to educate the public on the disease, including risk factors, types of glaucoma, treatment options and more. Prevent Blindness offers a dedicated web page providing patients and their caregivers with free information at https://www.preventblindness.org/glaucoma or its online resource, Living Well with Low Vision at https://lowvision.preventblindness.org.

More women than men have glaucoma. Risk factors for glaucoma also include:

Age- The older you are, the greater you are at risk (especially those more than 60 years old).

Race- African-Americans age 40 and over are 4-5 times more likely to have glaucoma than others. Hispanics are also at increased risk for glaucoma as they age. Those of Asian and Native American descent are at increased risk for angle closure glaucoma.

Family History- If you have a direct relative with glaucoma, you are more likely to get glaucoma. If you are diagnosed with glaucoma, strongly encourage your family members to get complete eye exams.

Medical History- You are at higher risk if you have a history of high pressure in the eyes, previous eye injury, long term steroid use, or are farsighted or nearsighted.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) also states that those with diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure, poor blood circulation or other health problems affecting the whole body are at increased risk of glaucoma.

"The year 2020 is an ideal reminder for all of us to make the resolution today to save our vision for tomorrow," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. "By detecting vision problems and treating them early, including those from glaucoma, we can help to avoid significant vision impairment."

The AAO's EyeCare America program provides eye care at no out-of-pocket cost to medically underserved seniors age 65 and older, and glaucoma exams to those at increased risk. For more information, visit https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america.

Allergan is supporting the efforts of Prevent Blindness in its public outreach efforts to protect vision from glaucoma. Allergan is a leading global pharmaceutical company with a more than 70-year heritage in eye care has launched over125 eye care products and invested billions of dollars in treatments for the most prevalent eye conditions including glaucoma, ocular surface disease, and retinal diseases such as diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. Recently, Allergan launched the My Glaucoma campaign which is designed to help people understand the burden of living with glaucoma and empower those with the disease and their caregivers to feel comfortable speaking with their doctor about a treatment regimen that fits their lifestyle. For more information, visit http://www.myglaucoma.com.

For more information on glaucoma, or other financial assistance programs, including Medicare coverage, please call Prevent Blindness at (800) 331-2020 or visit https://www.preventblindness.org/glaucoma.

About Prevent Blindness
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020. Or, visit us on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.



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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 27, 2019

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CINCINNATI (PRWEB) DECEMBER 27, 2019

At Work On Purpose (AWOP) is expanding its reach with the launch of the Institute, an initiative that will allow the growing community to further develop and advance citywide workplace ministries around the world.

Announced over dinner at 3z.net in Covington, Kentucky to a group of more than 90 Christian business owners and executives, the Institute will have several dimensions to continue to fuel the faith at work movement it supports.

With a vision to restore full Christian commitment and contribution to work, the AWOP Institute will focus on guiding Christian marketplace leaders to fully harness their organizations as platforms for advancing God's Kingdom throughout the marketplace.

"AWOP has become a citywide model for workplace ministry—a distinct model that is collaborative and very unique," said Chuck Proudfit, founder and president of AWOP and the Institute. "We've done something different here. Across church homes, denominations, zip codes and ministries—we have built a network across the city—and the nodes in that network are prototypes, and they are projects, and those faith-at-work expressions are happening all over our city," explained Proudfit.

"We now have an opportunity with the Institute to further mobilize working Christians to bring their Sunday faith to their Monday work," he said.

AWOP is a pioneer in the workplace ministry movement. The community has more than 10,000 members in the Cincinnati, Ohio area alone, though the growing community has reach around the world.

Food for the launch announcement was provided by Venice on Vine, a restaurant, catering company, and food truck, whose story was shared by Sister Judy Tensing. Tensing is co-founder of Venice on Vine.

Tensing explained how, for the last 35 years, Venice on Vine has helped adults overcome barriers to gaining employment. Those barriers can include generational poverty, lack of access to a quality education, addiction, or a history with the court systems.

Venice on Vine provides its workers with a sense of place and provides work skills development, she explained.

Tensing provided one of many examples, provided throughout the event, of AWOP community leaders and organizations making a difference in the city.

Several other executives, owners, and non-profit leaders shared their stories at the event, sparking conversation on cultural health and how the Institute will help them develop their leaders, steward their organizations, and impact the communities in which they work and live.

Julie Thomas, president of Priority Logistics Group and Priority Dispatch, talked about the power of expressing faith at work. She also shared how her organization treats workers with deep respect and care.

Kelly McCracken, president of Franciscan Media, talked about the value of content and information in helping to improve peoples' lives. "How can we really make an impact on people's lives? That's what I see really coming to life in the AWOP Institute," she said.

Tom Thatcher, director of the AWOP Institute, added how the new platform will encourage collaboration from diverse industries and sectors. "The Institute will create experiences that we can use to extend the scope of AWOP's message and reach, including partnering with other organizations such as schools, churches, and other marketplace ministries," he said.

Thatcher explained that this includes the "next generation" of leaders within local churches, business, education, and government.

Dan Kiley, Chairman of the Board at Arria NLG, also spoke at the event, emphasizing that the Institute will help to harness resources for the common good of every city it touches. "Our city needs it. Our state needs it, our country needs it, the world needs it. We need to come together, we need to share our blessings with each other, and we need to share our knowledge with each other," he said.

"The timing is now—and the Institute is here with the opportunity to impact generations of people," said Kiley.

About At Work On Purpose (AWOP)

At Work On Purpose is a pioneer in the workplace ministry movement, advancing citywide workplace ministry around the world. With offices in Mason and Blue Ash, Ohio, more than 10,000 individuals from the private, public, and social sectors are a part of the AWOP community in Greater Cincinnati alone, with thousands of others in the AWOP network globally.

To learn more about AWOP's innovative citywide workplace ministry model, AWOP Institute, or to find out how you can get involved, visit http://www.atworkonpurpose.org or call (800) 513-9580.



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MADRID (PRWEB) DECEMBER 28, 2019

EDT Partners (EDT) announces the acquisition of Danish-based consultancy firm COPUBLICA Education to continue its mission to help improve education through the effective use of innovation and technology.

EDT Partners is a global, purpose-driven consulting firm dedicated to the business of education. EDT helps edtech firms, publishers, NGOs, universities, and governments accelerate innovation pipelines, grow sustainably into new territories and consolidate plans for organic and inorganic expansion. With this acquisition, EDT is uniquely positioned to help even more stakeholders in markets worldwide.

EDT Partners and COPUBLICA Education share very similar values and missions. They have jointly been collaborating with hundreds of edtech providers, governments, publishers, universities, NGOs, and civic organizations over the past two years.

According to Pablo Langa, Founder and Managing Partner at EDT, "this is a natural next step in our relationship with COPUBLICA Education. We have successfully worked side-by-side for the last two years. This integration will allow us to become even more effective by leveraging a unique, world-class back-office backbone while multiplying our combined insights and reach".

The opportunity at the intersection of pedagogy, skills, technology, and business remains great. Especially at a time when agile, blended and online offerings have been normalized in the public and private sectors.

Brian Baptista, COPUBLICA Education's CEO "Since its founding year of 2017, COPUBLICA Education has had great traction. It has been three years of exceeding our profit expectations, and we tripled our revenue in this financial year compared to 2018. But when EDT Partners approached us with an offer, our conclusion was that EDT Partners could push our successful company even further"

Throughout 2020, EDT will endeavor to expand its thought-leadership activities in its core digital strategy and global competitiveness practices. Besides, the firm intends to offer new services to public and private education organizations in the area of impact and sustainable education efforts in close alignment with the 17 SDGs



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PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD (PRWEB) DECEMBER 28, 2019

PILLA MATH has just been released online. Its aim is to simplify the understanding of elementary and complex math concepts for students, teachers and homeschoolers.

PILLA MATH is a unique approach to the teaching of mathematics and hopes to make an invaluable contribution to arresting the decline and stagnation in the math performance of students across the globe. Using a series of animated lessons, students are expected to progress comfortably from the basics to advanced math topics. No PILLA MATH lesson is more than 5 minutes, without exception, be it elementary arithmetic or calculus. Visit https://www.pillamath.com

There is one homeschooling test case where PILLA MATH was used exclusively. It contributed to Adolphus Daniel Jr. attaining a perfect 800 score in the SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test at age 10, becoming the youngest person ever to do so. For the related history about Adolphus Daniel Jr., you may google, "9 year old banned from SAT" and visit https://www.facebook.com/TheDolphyProject/videos/1889076664710996/ for the conclusion.

PILLA MATH Phase 1 is the culmination of twelve (12) years of research and development of a solution which aims to effectively reduce the hardships encountered by many students and teachers of mathematics worldwide. Mathematics continues to be an insurmountable challenge to many globally, without exception. While mathematics performances in the US and UK have virtually remained stagnant over the past three decades, the better performing students from the Asian countries in particular, are being drilled to death with schools in South Korea, for example, remaining open from 8:00 am to 12 midnight.

PILLA Math is designed to help homeschoolers, teachers and students eliminate the challenges they are having with mathematics.

PILLA Math is a timely and potentially significant contribution to the advancement of not only mathematics but all the sciences by extension, and what is perceived to be a certain boost to the emerging global embrace of STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) curricula which cannot succeed in the absence of mathematical competence.



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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

As an emerging leader in personalized education, ROYBI will be demonstrating Roybi Robot, the first smart toy to teach languages and STEM skills. Roybi Robot is a revolutionary language learning, AI-powered robot designed for children ages 3-7 that uses play-based learning to teach a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, geography, and so much more. In the past year, Roybi Robot has earned many prestigious awards for its groundbreaking work in education, with recent successes including being featured on the cover of Time Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2019, being named as one of the world's most promising startups by CNBC, winning Pluralsight's Tech For Good Award, being shortlisted for the Reimagine Education AI Award, and selected as a 2020 Gratitude Fellow to accelerate its social impact commitments.

With over 500 lessons, songs, stories, and games, Roybi Robot provides an interactive way for children to learn that's tailored towards their interests and abilities. Using the innovative power of AI and machine learning, the device also gradually adjusts the content to fit the child's learning pace, providing a completely personalized education. Roybi Robot is conversational powered by cutting-edge voice recognition technology, encouraging children to become more confident communicators while practicing their speaking and listening skills. Parents can also engage during the learning process by following along with their child's progress on the compatible ROYBI app, which delivers daily personalized reports. Ultimately, Roybi Robot is opening up a new frontier in AI and education, establishing a strong learning foundation for children by adapting to their needs and leading them to a successful future.

Come visit us at CES, booth 50906 in Eureka Park, and learn more about how we're revolutionizing education for children everywhere and our upcoming AI advancements in voice recognition and personalized learning in early childhood education.

Contact
For further information or to book a meeting, please contact marketing@roybirobot.com or visit https://roybirobot.com/.



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SEQUIM, WASH. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

The SBIR Person of the Year honors an individual who has made extraordinary efforts and contributions to support, promote and help grow America's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

The year 2019 brought about more rapid change to the fundamentals of SBIR/STTR competition and support, than any in recent memory. This posed a great challenge for education and training, not only to the small business community, but to the network of independent SBIR service providers, state and local outreach organizations, and universities.

Brittany Sickler, Small Business Administration's (SBA) Senior Innovation Policy Advisor (SBIR/STTR), at SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation, has been leading a herculean "boots on the ground" effort for SBA's SBIR outreach programs to address these and other SBIR related changes.

In an environment of limited resources and small staff, Brittany has worked at 110% to manage and lead the SBA's SBIR Road Tours, which is a national outreach effort travelling to dozens of cities, connecting entrepreneurs and small businesses with SBIR program managers and staff. The tours included SBIR program presentations and the opportunity to meet "one-on-one" with agency program managers. One-on-one meetings with program managers are often analogous with herding cats. (Kudos should also be given to Brittany's boss, John Williams, who was one of the original designers of these SBIR outreach programs.)

In addition to this, Brittany also hosted and led telecons that were known as the "SBA SBIR Support Organization Monthly Calls". The goal was to share pertinent program information, highlight updates from agencies, showcase best practices from partners, and receive feedback on what's taking place around the country.

The participants included independent SBIR service providers, Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership awardees, Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC), Universities, Accelerators, Incubators, Women's Business Centers (WBC), and State Economic Development Offices.

In recognition of her exemplary hard work, dedication and vision, Ms. Brittany Sickler of the SBA's Office of Innovation and Technology is the SBIR Person of the Year for 2019.

More information and pictures are available at sbir.tv/poy/19poy.htm Information about the SBIR program can be found at sbir.gov



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

AllenComm, an innovative custom content company, has won nine awards for training courses in onboarding, compliance, and leadership development. AllenComm clients were honored to receive two silver Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards and seven Omni Awards. These nine new wins bring the 2019 award tally for AllenComm up to sixty. Collaboration between AllenComm and their clients results in innovative, scalable courses that positively impact business objectives and win awards year after year.

AllenComm clients won silver Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology awards. PGA TOUR won the silver Best Advance in Mobile Technology for their ShotLink Volunteer Training that helps volunteers improve their score-keeping accuracy on the golf course using mobile devices. A national beauty products brand took home the silver Best Advance in Onboarding Technology for Counter University a training platform that makes it easy for Beautycounter consultants to personalize their training on-the-go.

A panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts and executives evaluated the Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards entries based upon the product's breakthrough innovation, uniqueness, how it solves a problem or meets a need, and the benefits customers can expect as a result of using it.

"Winners of Excellence in Technology Awards are at the forefront of technology innovation. Our program evaluates not just the solution itself, but the benefit to the human capital management function, the business, and the customer. That is the ultimate differentiator – whether the technology has a positive business impact. Technology Award winners pass that test with flying colors," said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and head of the awards program.

Four AllenComm clients won seven Omni Awards for their training solution websites. Pearson K12 Learning won a gold Omni Award in the Educational Website category for a groundbreaking U.S. History course called Project Imagine accessible online. Interactive compliance courses for HSS and Infusion Nurses Society each won two silver Omni Awards in the Educational and Health & Fitness categories respectively. The Center for Practice Innovations from the New York State Psychiatric Institute won two bronze Omni Awards in the Educational and Health & Fitness categories for their digital learning experience for mental healthcare practitioners.

According to the Omni Award judging panel, a high level of production value is required to receive an Omni Award since more than 70% of all entrants do not receive an award of distinction.

"We're honored to have partnered with some of the most innovative companies in the world to create learning solutions that are at the forefront of training design and technology innovation," said Ron Zamir, CEO of AllenComm. "These awards confirm our commitment to continue creating scalable learning solutions that transform individual learner potential into lasting organizational change."

About AllenComm
AllenComm is a leading custom training solutions provider. For over 35 years, AllenComm has partnered with Fortune 500 companies to create and scale unique, innovative learning solutions that make an impact. Teams that excel at course creation, instructional design, and learning technologies give AllenComm the ability to meet the needs and objectives of their clients. Such prowess wins more than 40 awards year after year. Go to http://www.allencomm.com to learn more.

About Brandon Hall Group
With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is the most well-known and established research organization in the performance improvement industry. Brandon Hall Group conducts research that drives performance and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results. They have an extensive repository of thought leadership, research and expertise in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Human Resources. For more information about the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards click here.

About OMNI Awards
The Omni Awards recognize outstanding achievements in film/video, web, and mobile media. Entries for this award come from all 50 United States and over 47 countries.



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OAK BROOK, ILL. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency nursing spectrum, today announced its 2020-2021 board of directors and recognized long-time outgoing board member Mary Whelan for her decade of service.

BCEN's board members, who will begin their volunteer, two-year terms on January 1, 2020, are:    

Chairperson: Kyle Madigan, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN, CMTE, director, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Advanced Response Team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire

This September, Madigan was appointed by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao to DOT's Air Ambulance and Patient Billing (AAPB) Advisory Committee as the representative of nurses. The 13-member committee advises the Secretary about issues relating to air ambulance services and patient billing.

Chairperson-elect: Rebecca Steinmann, MS, APN, RN-BC, CPEN, CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CCNS, FAEN, nursing professional development practitioner in the Emergency Care Center at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Secretary/Treasurer: Steven P. Talbot, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, trauma program manager and operations administrator manager at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center in Houston, Texas

Immediate Past Chairperson: Lorie Ledford, MSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, CTRN, TCRN, CCRN, chief flight nurse with Alia MedFlight in Phoenix, Arizona

Members-at-large:

Sean M. Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT, director, Trauma, Transport and Emergency Services, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware

Julie Ruddy, BS, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, staff RN, Emergency Trauma Center, Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, Abington, Pennsylvania

Andrew Veitch, BSN, RN, CCRN, CFRN, CTRN, operating room nurse, Stanford Health Care, and Legal Nurse Consultant, Palo Alto, California

Allen Wolfe, MSN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, CCRN, CMTE, director of clinical education/critical care clinical specialist, Air Methods Corporation, Greenwood Village, Colorado

Public Representative: Robert Corrao, CEO, LAC Group, Los Angeles, California

BCEN Executive Director Janie Schumaker, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC, who also serves on the board, recognized outgoing board member Mary Whelan, MSN, RN, CEN: "Mary is a steadfast advocate for nurses and for greater recognition of those who support nursing and specialty certification. During her decade of exceptional service on BCEN's board, she has insisted on high quality, robust products from BCEN and her deep belief in a good customer service experience is evidenced in BCEN's focus on continuous customer improvement."

Whelan, who is director of emergency services of Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, first earned her Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) in 1992. Before and during her tenure on BCEN's board of directors, Mary has been a strong contributor to the CEN exam as an item writer and as a member and chairperson of the CEN exam construction and review committee.

More details and photos of BCEN's board of directors are available at https://bcen.org/board-of-directors/

About BCEN
Founded in 1980, the independent, nonprofit Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) develops robust certification exams fostering empowered nurses across the emergency spectrum who contribute noticeably to patient care, safety and outcomes. Over 54,000 BCEN board certifications are currently held by registered nurses (RNs) who specialize in emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, pediatric emergency and trauma nursing. BCEN offers the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certifications. The CEN, CFRN, CPEN, and TCRN certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), the only accrediting body specifically for nursing certifications. Learn more at bcen.org. Follow BCEN on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.



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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Ohio State School for the Blind Band is the only blind marching band in the world. It will also be the lead band in the Outback Bowl New Year's Eve Parade in Tampa Tuesday night and will be part of a massed band performance at half time of the Outback Bowl game on January 1st in Raymond James Stadium.

The nationally recognized band is known for their ability to entertain and inspire. The members, in grades 7-12, come from all over the state of Ohio and are guided by community volunteers from various walks of life.

"We are excited to host this group of talented young people as part of our halftime show and New Year's Eve Parade," noted Outback Bowl President/CEO Jim McVay. "It is a great opportunity to showcase their abilities on a big stage."

The band was formed in 2005 when now retired director Carol Agler added Marching Band to support the Ohio School for the Deaf Football program. OSSBMB performs their half-time drills at area high schools and in band festivals. They regularly march as the lead band in the Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Parade and the Circleville Pumpkin Show.

The band has been honored numerous times with resolutions from the Ohio Senate for advancing the rights of people with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community.

The Outback Bowl celebrates its 34th game this year and will be played on January 1st at 1:00 PM ET in Raymond James Stadium. Tickets to the game are available through Ticketmaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com. For additional information or special ticket packages, contact the Outback Bowl office at (813) 874-2695.

For more information on Outback Bowl events, area hotels, restaurants and attractions, visit the Outback Bowl online at http://www.outbackbowl.com.

ABOUT THE OUTBACK BOWL:
The Outback Bowl attracts local fans and visitors from more than 40 states each year for the game and week of events while generating tens-of-millions of dollars in exposure for the region. The Bowl boasts the longest title sponsor in bowl game history, with Outback Steakhouse celebrating its 25th year with the game. The Bowl has contributed over $155 million to universities over its history and is estimated to have generated more than $1 billion in economic impact for the Tampa Bay area over this time. It has also contributed more than $1.5 million to area charities since 2016 and has committed to paying an additional $39 million to universities and donating at least $3 million more to charities through the 2026 game.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

James Lamb, the Executive Director of the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC), announced today that his 15,000 member 501(c)(6) non-profit transportation industry trade group has launched a new effort to defund the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency within the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT).

In a December 26, 2019 open letter to the Hon. Roger F. Wicker, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Hon Peter A. DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, on which, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao was copied, SBTC lambasted the FMCSA and alleged they were knowingly and recklessly delaying essential motor carrier safety enforcement funds to the states for three years in a row in violation of Federal Law.

In the letter, Lamb states:

"I write to you today representing more than 15,000 truckers and motor carriers operating in interstate commerce to ask that your committees please consider defunding and replacing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) due to failure to faithfully execute its mandate, dereliction of duty, negligent and reckless disregard for public safety, failure to abide by Congressional directives, failure to reduce large truck fatalities, general incompetence, repeated violations of Federal Law and political corruption. We offer the following information for your review and consideration."

Although Lamb offers 25 reasons for Congress to defund, he focuses on a chronic FMCSA practice of withholding safety enforcement funds from the states as the central reason to disband the agency, which has a $284 million annual operating budget:

"VIOLATION OF 49 U.S. Code § 14504a:
More disturbingly, we pointed out on December 23, 2019 to the Secretary of Transportation how –despite their mission to "reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses" for three straight years now, FMCSA has unlawfully interfered with and delayed the collection and distribution of motor carrier safety funds for use by the states to, ironically, reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses... by unreasonably stretching out rulemaking to set the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees contrary to law:

We write to you today because your Department is charged with the responsibility under the UCR Act (49 U.S. Code § 14504a.) of setting UCR fees and your Department's delays for three years straight in processing the UCR Board's proposals for fees have caused --and continue to cause –industry-wide chaos and confusion.

Indeed, for three consecutive years now, the annual UCR program has unreasonably commenced late due to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ("FMCSA") extended rulemaking conducted contrary to Federal
law, which states you are required to set UCR fees for the upcoming year within 90 days of receiving the Board's fee recommendations.

Although the UCR Agreement required the Board to open the 2018 UCR renewal period on October 1st, 2017, FMCSA rulemaking effectively caused the program to open late in January of 2018. Similarly, the 2019 UCR renewal period opened in late December 2018. And while we have no idea when FMCSA will release the final fee rule that is currently pending for the 2020 UCR renewal period, many stakeholders expect this will happen in late December or early January again.

We cannot fathom how or why the FMCSA would think it is ok to knowingly deprive the states of safety funds critical to achieving motor carrier safety. We note the FMCSA has known --or should have known-- since 2007 that such prolonger delays have a devasting (sic) impact on the states ability to improve motor carrier safety. It appears these bureaucrats simply do not care."

Lamb notes that the Government Office of Accountability frowned on such delays more than a decade ago when it stated in a report to Congress:

"Some state officials told us that the delay in implementation has hindered their ability to acquire revenues, and thus regulate motor carriers and improve safety. Twenty five of 28 states that responded to our survey indicated that a delay in implementing the unified carrier fee system hindered their ability to acquire revenues, and 22 states indicated that this was a great or very great hindrance. Since the Single State Registration System expired and no new system took its place, states that collected fees under Single State Registration System have not yet been able to collect these fees during 2007. If implementation of the unified    carrier fee system is not completed by the end of 2007, FMCSA officials said it is unlikely that states could recoup fees not collected to date. In addition, 23 of 28 states reported that the delay hindered their ability to regulate motor carriers, and 13 states indicated that this was a great or very great hindrance. For example, Washington state officials reported that it had to scale back its transportation regulation, such as safety audits of commercial motor vehicles, drivers, and companies, by approximately 20 percent. Finally, 19 of 28 states reported that the delay hindered their ability to improve safety programs, and 9 states indicated that this was a great or very great hindrance. Moreover, further delay could jeopardize safety and enforcement programs in certain states. For example, Michigan reported that if replacement funding is not secured by July 1, 2007, its entire enforcement program, including the federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program, will likely shutdown."

Lamb also further suggests the agency has failed in its mission to improve motor carrier safety at the Federal level:

"As you also know from our October 23, 2019 letter to you, on October 22, 2019 the USDOT's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), released highway crash fatality data for 2018...

Although NHTSA's release title was intended to highlight a general decrease in highway fatalities, large truck fatalities increased yet again 0.9% in 2018. This is on top of an increase of at least 4.9% in 2017, the year the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate went into effect. We note that USDOT previous reported that truck fatalities for 2017 had increased 9% and that the Department has now removed from this statistic some pick-up trucks from the large truck category, which, when combined with a trailer, still constitute commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 lbs, calling into question whether they are trying to skew the results to achieve a lower increase in fatality percentage. In any event, this is now a 30-year high. Large truck occupants have not died at this rate since 1988. This is abysmal and the Secretary should not be applauding this failure.

We note the FMCSA promised drivers they would achieve a safer working environment for commercial vehicle operators after the onset of ELDs. In fact, on their website https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/electronic-logging-devices, FMCSA purports "The electronic logging device (ELD) rule – congressionally mandated as a part of MAP-21 – is intended to help create a safer work environment for drivers... (emphasis added)". This turned out to be absolutely untrue. The agency has failed to appreciate and acknowledge these statistics and will not conclude their implementation of the ELD mandate was an appalling failure. We contend the agency is captured by
"Big Trucking" and the true purpose of ELDs was not to improve safety as they purported to Congress and the public... but to drive up the costs of small business owners in an illegitimate, anti-competitive attack on owner-operators in collusion with larger carriers.

FMCSA has therefore failed to improve motor carrier safety."

The SBTC today launched a new website dedicate to the cause--http://www.defundfmcsa.com, which hosts the letter and an industry poll designed to determine support for the call to defund.

SBTC's lobbyist, Laurence Socci, advised Lamb on Friday that there were already signs of support among fiscal conservatives in Congress to do away with the agency. Lamb's letter is being distributed to the House and Senate Appropriations committees today.

SBTC has proposed that Congress and the President create a new independent regulatory commission to replace the FMCSA, which Lamb says has been "captured" by large carriers at the expense of the smaller players in the industry and that creating a new agency is the only way to ensure reform.

SBTC is encouraging motor carriers and truckers to use the hashtag #DefundFMCSA to show support for the campaign. An ongoing straw poll run over the weekend currently shows that more than 90% of respondents agree with SBTC that it is time to "sunset" the FMCSA. FMCSA was established as a separate administration within the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC and employs more than 1,000 people in all 50 States and the District of Columbia. It replaced the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC), which was dissolved by Congress in 1996. SBTC is essentially calling for a return to an ICC-like regulatory scheme to regulate interstate commerce.

Lamb points to how the USDOT Inspector General has opened 4 audits into FMCSA's business practices in the past 14 months. "Where there is smoke, there is usually fire," Lamb said. "As of 2020, it's been 25 years since Congress acted to dissolve the ICC. With a 30 year high in large truck occupant fatalities on our nation's highways, it appears that was a mistake. FMCSA has clearly failed. We therefore call on Congress to take action to fix the motor carrier safety problem in the interest of public safety," Lamb added.

"This delay may also cause truck drivers to refuse to drive in interstate commerce starting on January 1, 2020 because they cannot comply with 2020 UCR to avoid administrative notices of violation that carry civil penalties, civil fines, and/or arrest by law enforcement, thereby adversely affecting interstate commerce," Lamb said.

According to the SBTC website, "(t)he SBTC is a network of over 15,000 transportation professionals, associations, and industry suppliers that is on the front lines when it comes to issues that affect transportation professionals operating small businesses. We seek to promote and protect the interests of small businesses in the transportation industry. SBTC encourages ethical business practices and support teamwork, cooperation, transparency, and partnerships among truckers, carriers, brokers, and shippers who seek to do business with the utmost integrity. SBTC is a Florida non-profit corporation with IRS 501(c)(6) exempt status with offices in Washington, DC. It also operates through the domain http://www.truckers.com."



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DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

A study published today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine indicates that treating cryptoglandular perianal fistula with autologous adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) is safe and can in fact promote long-term and sustained healing. This condition affects about two out of every 10,000 people per year — most often, young men — according to the National Institutes of Health. While most patients can be treated successfully with surgery, there is a a high rate of recurrence and frequent side effects such as fecal incontinence and, thus, impaired quality of life.

This new study, led by Damian García-Olmo, M.D., and Mariano García-Arranz, Ph.D., of the Instituto de investigación Sanitaria-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, was a follow-up to previous studies conducted by the same team. "Seventeen years ago, we began to explore the use of ASCs as a treatment option for patients with complex perianal fistula, hypothesizing that the ASCs' immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory capabilities could contribute to the healing process," Dr. García-Arranz said. "In phase I and II studies, the use of autologous ASCs was proven to be safe for the treatment of fistulas having both a cryptoglandular and Crohn origin. However, a phase III clinical trial we conducted to study cryptoglandular fistula using autologous ASCs failed to find an advantage of the intervention over the control group, possibly owing to issues related to the use of the cell product and trial design."

This latest study aimed to determine the efficacy of autologous ASCs for the treatment of cryptoglandular complex perianal fistula and to correct the design errors of the previous phase III trial (most of which were related to the manipulation of the cell product and poor selection of patients).

The multicenter, randomized, single-blinded clinical trial was conducted in six institutions from the Spanish Cell Therapy Network (TerCel), a national collaborative translational research organization. Included were 57 patients, 44 of whom were categorized as belonging to the "intent to treat" group. Of these, 23 patients received 100 million ASCs plus intralesional fibrin glue; a second group (21 people) received fibrin glue only, both after a deeper curettage of the fistula tracks and closure of internal openings.

Unlike previous studies, in this study the ASCs were expanded using human platelet lysate in the culture media, which may have the advantage of avoiding the use of animal-derived factors, the researchers said.

After one year of follow-up, no differences were found between patients receiving cells and those of the control group. But at the two-year follow-up, a significant change was observed: Seven of the cured patients from the control group showed recurrence, as compared to only one patient from the cell group.

"Hence, the final results indicate that upon long-term evaluation, twice as many patients treated using autologous ASCs plus fibrin glue had a fully cured fistula, in comparison with fibrin glue alone (50 percent ASC group versus 26 percent control group)," Dr. García-Arranz said.

"However," cautioned Dr. García-Olmo, "the treatment only seems to provide an advantage over a good surgical protocol at two years after treatment, and then the results are similar to what we saw in previous clinical trials using autologous mesenchymal stem cells."

"These results show that use of autologous mesenchymal stem cells treatment for complex perianal fistula can be a safe adjunct to surgery, providing valuable information that deserves further study," said Anthony Atala, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of STEM CELLS Translational Medicine and director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

The full article, "Autologous adipose-derived stem cells for the treatment of complex cryptoglandular perianal fistula: A randomized clinical trial with a long-term follow-up," can be accessed at https://stemcellsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sctm.19-0271.

About STEM CELLS Translational Medicine: STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), co-published by AlphaMed Press and Wiley, is a monthly peer-reviewed publication dedicated to significantly advancing the clinical utilization of stem cell molecular and cellular biology. By bridging stem cell research and clinical trials, SCTM will help move applications of these critical investigations closer to accepted best practices. SCTM is the official journal partner of Regenerative Medicine Foundation.

About AlphaMed Press: Established in 1983, AlphaMed Press with offices in Durham, NC, San Francisco, CA, and Belfast, Northern Ireland, publishes two other internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals: STEM CELLS (http://www.stemcells.com), celebrating its 37th year, is the world's first journal devoted to this fast paced field of research. The Oncologist (http://www.theoncologist.com), also a monthly peer-reviewed publication, entering its 24th year, is devoted to community and hospital-based oncologists and physicians entrusted with cancer patient care. All three journals are premier periodicals with globally recognized editorial boards dedicated to advancing knowledge and education in their focused disciplines.

About Wiley: Wiley, a global company, helps people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our online scientific, technical, medical and scholarly journals, combined with our digital learning, assessment and certification solutions, help universities, learned societies, businesses, governments and individuals increase the academic and professional impact of their work. For more than 200 years, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The company's website can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com.

About Regenerative Medicine Foundation (RMF): The non-profit Regenerative Medicine Foundation fosters strategic collaborations to accelerate the development of regenerative medicine to improve health and deliver cures. RMF pursues its mission by producing its flagship World Stem Cell Summit, honouring leaders through the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Action Awards, and promoting educational initiatives.



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FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

The 19th Annual International Stock and Bond Show in Herndon, Virginia will have thousands of historical and artistic stock and bond certificates, autographs, paper money, coins, old documents, and much more. The show will have dealers from all over the world and is always one of the best stock and bond shows. The show is managed by the world famous, Bob Schell.

The location of the show is the Crowne Plaza Hotel near Dulles Airport at 2200 Centerville Road and located just 21 miles from Washington DC (call 800-227-6963). The show starts on Friday, January 24th to Saturday, January 25th, 2020. The show hours are from 9am to 6pm on Friday and from 9am to 4pm on Saturday.

Dealers attending the show will include Bob Kerstein CPA -Scripophily.com / OldCompany.com /RM-Smythe.com, Chris LaBarre -George LaBarre Galleries, Tom Lareau, K. Clifford Priest, Ted Robinson -Frost & Robinson, Bob Schell -Bob Schell Enterprises, Robin Majlak - Herzgn and Co., Larry Schuffman, Bob Schwartz -Archives International, David Strebe -Paper Collectibles, Scott Winslow -Scott J, Winslow & Associates, Larry Falater, Hollins Certificates, Inc. and others.

Bob Kerstein of OldCompany.com/ RM Smythe Stock Research Service will once again be offering a free old stock certificate research services ($39.95 Value) to anyone who brings in a certificate to his booth and wants to know what happened to the company. In addition, He will also be offering free assessments of stock and bond certificates as to their collectability and value.

The International Bond & Share Society will be represented by Chairman/Marketing/Deputy Webmaster – Martin Zanke, USA Chapter, President & Treasurer – Max D. Hensley, Public Relations Director – Bob Kerstein, Webmaster – Tim Welo, and Membership Secretary, Robin Majlak.

The International Bond & Share Society (IBSS for short) is an association of people interested in scripophily. The society was founded in 1978 as a non-profit organization with the aim to promote, encourage and develop all aspects of scripophily. The IBSS has members all over the world and is funded exclusively by the members. The society publishes the Scripophily Magazine three times a year

The Society is led by volunteers for the benefit of its Members, who have a mutual interest in educating, collecting and sharing information of bond, stock and share certificates and company histories. The Society shall provide a platform to interact with the academic community, museums, members and the general public to share the knowledge and history of these financial documents. The Society welcomes new and old collectors in its efforts to promote the hobby of scripophily for generations to come.

You can join the IBSS at Membership or sign up at the show.

*Membership includes access to all of the online resources available to members only: an online forum with collectors and dealers where you can contact experts to answer questions about your old stocks and bonds and build relationships, see galleries of rare and beautiful scripophily pieces, and news about the society.

*Subscription to our "SCRIPOPHILY" magazine with free ads for collectors (3 issues per year).

*A paper directory of scripophily dealers and collectors.

*Information about auctions and scripophily websites.

*Contact information with professional old stock certificate research services to determine if your certificates have redeemable value.

*Online and print opportunities for publishing your favorite scripophily subjects.

*Most importantly, making connections with other people who share your interests.

Your membership in the IBSS will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the hobby. The IBSS website is located at http://www.scripophily.org. The 1 year membership fee is $32.

Scripophily (scrip-ah-fil-ly) is the name of the hobby of collecting old stock and bond certificates. Certificate values range from a few dollars to more than $500,000 for the most unique and rare items. Tens of thousands of scripophily buyers worldwide include casual collectors, corporate archives, business executives, museums and serious collectors. Due to the computer age, more and more stock and bonds are issued electronically which means fewer paper certificates are being issued. As a result, demand for paper certificates is increasing while supply is decreasing.

Scripophily has had items on loan for display in museums around the world. Scripophily has been featured on Bloomberg, Fairfax Times, CNBC, USA Today, Associated Press, Reuters, Nightline, Today Show, Baltimore Sun, and Washington Post and in many other media publications.

For more information on Scripophily please visit https://www.scripophily.com, https://scripophily.org, https://www.oldcompany.com, https://www.scripophily.net, https://rm-smythe.com, or call 1-703-787-3552

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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

Coach DiTomasso has been the head coach for the Elmhurst men's soccer team for 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to youth campers during the summer time.

These soccer camps offer a great opportunity to improve before the soccer season. The instruction focuses on functional training, attacking, supporting play, decision making, shooting, defending, small-sided games, 11v11, and creativity.

At camp, Coach DiTomasso and his staff's goal is to teach players to find their full potential and push themselves to be the best player and teammate. Michael, who's son attended camp last year, confirms that this happens. He says, "We loved the intense workouts, the classroom time and all of the social activities. My son really connected with the coaching staff."

The 2020 sessions are available for boys and girls, of all abilities. The all skills camps June 19-21 and July 5-8 are for soccer players ages 8-18. The Attacker and Goal Keeper session from July 17 to July 19 also caters to these ages. The summer concludes with the Premier ID Camp July 24-26 which is designed for high school players only.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in learning more can visit Nike Soccer Camps at http://www.ussportscamps.com/soccer.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

Coach DiTomasso has been the head coach for the Elmhurst men's soccer team for 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge to youth campers during the summer time.

These soccer camps offer a great opportunity to improve before the soccer season. The instruction focuses on functional training, attacking, supporting play, decision making, shooting, defending, small-sided games, 11v11, and creativity.

At camp, Coach DiTomasso and his staff's goal is to teach players to find their full potential and push themselves to be the best player and teammate. Michael, who's son attended camp last year, confirms that this happens. He says, "We loved the intense workouts, the classroom time and all of the social activities. My son really connected with the coaching staff."

The 2020 sessions are available for boys and girls, of all abilities. The all skills camps June 19-21 and July 5-8 are for soccer players ages 8-18. The Attacker and Goal Keeper session from July 17 to July 19 also caters to these ages. The summer concludes with the Premier ID Camp July 24-26 which is designed for high school players only.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in learning more can visit Nike Soccer Camps at http://www.ussportscamps.com/soccer.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.



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GRANTS PASS, ORE. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

Air Date: 23 December 2019

Guest: Ilene K. Gipson, M.D. (Boston, Massachusetts), Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, https://www.schepens.harvard.edu/womens-eye-healthorg/collabs-and-strategic-partnerships/womens-eye-healthorg.html

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/119558/encore-dry-eye-syndrome-among-women-us-high-school-students-building-wells-in-india

"We must be proactive about water and water education," says talk radio host Sharon Kleyne, "because without water there is no life." Kleyne, host of the internationally 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 on VoiceAmerica and produced by Rose Hong, founder and director of Global Dragon TV in Washington, D.C., is also concerned about the rise of dry eye disease caused by water evaporation among women.

Dr. Ilene K. Gipson, M.D., internationally decorated Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, agrees with Kleyne that better water education and ocular health education is essential to finding answers to dry eye disease among women. "Dry eye is primarily a post-menopausal disease in women," says Gipson, recipient of a MERIT Award from the National Eye Institute and the Friedenwald Award given annually at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting to honor the outstanding research of senior scientists in the basic or clinical sciences as applied to ophthalmology. "Like the upper GI system or any other system of the body," says Gipson, "the eyes are a little system that is so complex. When any part of it goes awry, then you get the symptoms of dry eye."

"We need more education," insists Kleyne. "The moment a baby is born, a lifelong natural evaporation process begins. So does the need to learn throughout life abut steps that must be taken to ensure good health. You must drink eight-to-ten glasses of water every day," Kleyne continues. You must get lots of sleep and eat a diet that is right for you. You must learn to breathe with the planet and the universe, and you must perform moderate exercise every day. Doing these things mean you are being proactive about your health."

Gipson, who holds the U.S. Patent Mucin 5AC measurement concurs. "We must learn beyond the old bromides about carrots being good for your eyes and remembering to sit far enough away from the television. People need more information. For instance, too many people have no idea than you can get melanoma of the eye."

Kleyne teaches that dry eye and other diseases can be managed better with an improved understand of how dry eye and body water evaporation work. "We need that education!" Kleyne repeats.

"The thing we want to get out there," says Gipson, is an attitude about taking care of our whole body. We need to think and act in terms of a holistic process for the entire system. Think about that in terms of getting messages out. We need to stop thinking so much just in terms of heart disease, diabetes or breast cancer, but in holistic terms of the entire body together." 

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If you would like to listen to the program featuring award-winning Harvard Ophthalmology Professor, Ilene K. Gipson, M.D., and educator and evaporative dry eye researcher Sharon Kleyne during which they discuss dry eye disease in women, blindness, body water evaporation, education, new water technology, dry eye and relief of dry eye with Nature's Tears EyeMist, you may do so by following this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/119558/encore-dry-eye-syndrome-among-women-us-high-school-students-building-wells-in-india

If you wish to see a brief educational film that demonstrates the application of the new Dry Eye Solution technology Nature's Tears EyeMist, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0gOr8TB45U



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OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

As Americans prepare to ring in the new year, the stock market is near record highs, unemployment is near record lows and the country is experiencing the longest economic expansion in history. But will it continue after the ball drops and into 2020?

To answer that question, Express Employment Professionals today released the results of a survey of businesses on their outlook for 2020, and respondents generally are optimistic about the year ahead.

The 585 business leaders in the survey were asked, "Looking ahead to the next three months, do you anticipate your business will trend up, stay the same or trend down?"

42% said trend up

44% said stay the same

13% said trend down

This shows consistency with an August 2019 Express survey, in which 40% of respondents said their "current employment market" is "trending up," 49% said "staying the same," and 11% said trending down.

They were also asked whether they expect the country to enter a recession in the next two years. Only 14% expected a recession before the end of 2020, and 46% don't expect one at all.

1% expect a recession within 3 months

3% expect a recession within 3 to 6 months

12% expect a recession in 6 months to 1 year

18% expect a recession in 1 to 2 years

20% expect a recession in 2 years

46% do not foresee the country entering into another recession

Respondents also have a generally positive outlook for wages with 45% saying wages will increase at their companies over the next six months and 54% saying they will stay the same. Nineteen percent expect benefit increases in the next year.

"I feel good about 2020. I see no signs of the economy softening," said Chris Ashcraft, an Express franchise owner in Mobile, Alabama. "I see the market staying tight for talent."

Daniel Morgan, an Express franchise owner in another part of the state, is feeling even more enthusiastic.

"I am more positive and bullish going into 2020 than when we were going into 2019," said the Birmingham franchise owner. "The economy seems is still going strong. Last year at this time, there seemed to be a pause or hesitancy around the possibility of continued growth."

Tracy Underwood, Regional Manager for Express offices in Oklahoma, also shares the positivity.

"I feel our region will hit an all-time high," she said. "We are positioned better than we ever have been. If there are any issues, it would only be because it's an election year."

In New England, Windsor, Connecticut, franchise owner Dwight Hahn is equally eager to ring in the new year. He says he's "looking forward to 2020."

"We are seeing an uptick already," he said. "2019 was extremely flat for us, but now things seem to be turning around."

"Not long ago, the conventional wisdom said that 2020 would be the 'Year of the Recession.' But from all indicators, it looks like 2020 could turn out to be a year of stability, if not strong growth," said Bill Stoller, the CEO of Express. "As in any economy, surprises are always possible. But as 2019 comes to an end, business leaders are ready to welcome 2020."

About the Survey
In December 2019, Express Employment Professionals surveyed 585 business owners, decision makers, and human resource professionals about the overall national hiring trends in the market today and how their business is impacted.

If you would like to arrange for an interview with Bill Stoller to discuss this topic, please contact Sheena Karami, Director of Corporate Communications and PR, at (405) 717-5966.

About Bill Stoller
William H. "Bill" Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the international staffing company has more than 800 franchises in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Since its inception, Express has put more than 7.7 million people to work worldwide.

About Express Employment Professionals
Express Employment Professionals puts people to work. It generated $3.56 billion in sales and employed a record 566,000 people in 2018. Its long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually. For more information, visit ExpressPros.com.



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ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Marstudio launched Washington Adventist University's new website. Their new site is designed to be highly compliant and easily navigable, all while providing enough depth and insight into the robust curriculum they offer.

This project was a massive undertaking, requiring the integration of multiple external, stand-alone websites to form a comprehensive, robust website. The challenges that were presented to us included making sure the site was easily navigable and compliant. To address each of these issues, we employed a methodic approach, collaborating with WAU stakeholders on the site arch, info arch, wireframes, and design processes.

Marstudio has been designing and developing websites for many years. Each site is specifically designed to cater towards your audience and your needs, allowing for a more effective web presence. We are proud to see this project come to fruition and are excited for WAU's future. If you would like to contact us, call us at 1-866-411-MARS.



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BATTLE CREEK, MICH. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 30, 2019

Hondo Carpenter Ministries has announced the release of their most recent infographic: How to Teach Children About Prayer. The infographic provides information about the importance of teaching children about prayer.

With this infographic, Hondo Carpenter Ministries informs people what prayer is and explains the importance of prayer in everyday life. The infographic also explains some of the times people should pray which include during a crisis, to show gratitude, and when guidance is needed.

"Our mission is to lead people into a fully-devoted relationship with Jesus Christ by loving people, cultivating community, and inspiring hope based completely on the Bible which is 100% truth." said Minister Hondo S. Carpenter. "While man invented religion and it is a failure, God's way is a personal relationship and that has proven successful for thousands of years!"

If you want to learn more about teaching your children about prayer, check out the infographic here.

About Hondo Carpenter Ministries:

Hondo Carpenter Ministries is a unique ministry that provides spiritual advising, daily devotionals, and online prayer requests. Hondo Carpenter is an ordained minister who has served as a youth pastor, a senior pastor and has given speeches around the globe. Hondo Ministries believes in fostering a personal relationship with Jesus and is open to people from all walks of life.



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DENVER (PRWEB) DECEMBER 31, 2019

Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and CollegeInvest announced the launch of First Step, a new program that gives every child born or adopted in the State of Colorado, beginning on January 1, 2020, a $100 contribution to their CollegeInvest 529 college savings account. The program will be funded and administered by CollegeInvest without the expense of any taxpayer dollars.

First Step was created as a catalyst to help Colorado families save for their children's postsecondary education, nurture aspirations for higher education and develop essential financial literacy skills. CollegeInvest is Colorado's not-for-profit state agency charged with helping working families prepare for the cost of postsecondary education and reduce student loan debt, especially for lower- and middle-income families.

In announcing the launch of First Step, Angela Baier, CollegeInvest's CEO, commented, "Every dollar saved counts when it comes to paying for education, and First Step will help Colorado families get their college savings plans off to a strong start, right from the beginning. Opening a CollegeInvest 529 college savings account for a child at birth allows more time for savings to accumulate and interest to accrue. And, we know that having a college savings account has significant impact on the development of college-bound identity, especially among children of limited opportunity."

The legislation was passed with bipartisan support and signed into law by Colorado Governor Jared Polis in May 2019.

"My administration is committed to investing in education, and focused on driving down costs. CollegeInvest is a critical tool to help parents and guardians save for their child's education. This new law will incentivize the use of these tools by providing birth or adoptive parents with $100 to kick start their child's savings," said Governor Polis. "We know that students with some college savings from low and middle-income families are three times more likely to enroll in college and four times more likely to graduate than those without a 529 plan. I appreciate the support of Representative Herod, Senator Fenberg, Speaker Becker and other state legislators as well as their efforts to get this important bill passed."

Dr. Angie Paccione, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education added, "The vast majority of Colorado's future jobs require an education beyond high school. This early investment ensures our students have a head start in saving for that future. By knocking down yet another barrier, we ensure more students reap the benefits of a postsecondary credential."

State Representative, Leslie Herod, the primary sponsor of the legislation commented, "I am so proud to have sponsored this exciting opportunity for Colorado. First Step makes a down payment on the future of our state with an early investment in the education of our next generation. Along with CollegeInvest's Matching Grant and 529 Scholarship programs for lower to middle-income families—both of which are also privately funded–Colorado is taking bold steps to break down the financial barriers that limit educational equity."

The co-sponsor of the legislation, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg, added "As tuition rates increase, we have to ensure we're setting our students up to thrive when it's time for college. That means focusing on economic security to set them up for success, and this bill helps to put that in motion. Giving children and families a strong start with a dedicated college fund they can grow throughout school accelerates their path to higher education."

Based on the principle that saving for higher education is a vastly more effective strategy than borrowing, contributing to CollegeInvest 529 college savings accounts can cut the cost of college nearly in half by implementing the simple principle of earning interest through long-term savings, rather than paying interest on student loans.

"The crushing financial burden of student loan debt is a real threat to Colorado's economic sustainability," added Colorado State Treasurer, Dave Young, "Saving is the best way to avoid costly student loans, and with the added benefit of a State income tax deduction, CollegeInvest offers the most effective tools for Colorado's hard working families to maximize their savings. First Step will be a huge asset for families to get started with a long-term plan."

The one-time First Step contribution is available for all children born or adopted in the State of Colorado starting on January 1, 2020. Parents or legal guardians of newborns or newly adopted children can find more information online by visiting https://www.collegeinvest.org/first-step.

About CollegeInvest
CollegeInvest is Colorado's foremost resource designed specifically to help break down the financial barriers to attaining a higher education or vocational training. By providing expert information, easy-to-use planning tools, and an exceptionally diverse menu of tax advantaged college savings plans, CollegeInvest works to help Coloradans maximize their potential to save for college. CollegeInvest currently represents $8.8 billion in savings, the majority of which are held by Colorado residents. Money saved in a CollegeInvest 529 savings plan can be used at any public or private college, university, community college or vocational school, anywhere in the country. For more information, visit https://www.collegeinvest.org or call 1-800-448-2424, or contact your financial advisor.



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BLACKSBURG, VA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 31, 2019

Given the current climate of the beef industry, the need to explore alternative strategies for feeding and marketing should be a primary consideration for producers. The Knowledge Center is pleased to offer this event for producers to hear from panelists about current practices and opportunities that they are imploring to diversify their own operations and those of the producers they work with.

Participants will hear from four industry panelists during the program, which include beef producers and industry professionals alike: Jason Wisecarver, Farm Credit Crop Insurance Specialist; Gabe Pent, Shenandoah Valley AREC Superintendent; Jeannie Layton-Dudding, Giles County Animal Science Extension Agent; and Callie Carson, Carson Family Farm.

Each speaker will provide an overview of their operation and share their expertise, followed by questions from participants. The speakers are prepared to share insight on alternative feeding techniques, ways to mitigate risk through insurance and LRPs, as well as alternative marketing options. The panelists are not only knowledgeable on these topics, but also imploring these strategies on their own beef operations.

Dinner will be served from 5-6pm with our program beginning at 6pm. The free event will be held at the Alphin-Stuart Livestock Arena located at 500 Plantation Road, Blacksburg, VA.

To register and reserve your seat and meal go to https://navigatingthebeefindustryknowledgecenter.eventbrite.com or contact Sarah Scyphers, KnowledgeCenter@FCVirginais.com or 276-628-5291 x1525.



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PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) DECEMBER 31, 2019

Call-Push-Shock, a social media campaign designed to encourage bystander action in cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, is becoming a national public health movement. Results of the initiative, co-sponsored by Parent Heart Watch and the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and grounded in research by global consumer research firm, StrataVerve, were presented at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit in Seattle earlier this month.

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a national public health crisis. About 1,000 people suffer SCA outside hospital settings every day in the U.S. On average, only in one in 10 victims survives. Those who survive invariably received immediate CPR and quick treatment with a defibrillator.

The Call-Push-Shock initiative was developed in response to an appeal from the Institute of Medicine (IOM), now the National Academy of Medicine, urging collaboration among stakeholders to help improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest. The purpose of the campaign is to motivate bystanders to call 911, give CPR, and use AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to help save lives threatened by sudden cardiac arrest. One of the ways to help improve survival, according to the IOM, is for organizations to speak in one voice with consistent messaging aimed at increasing rates of bystander intervention with CPR and use of AEDs.

The Call-Push-Shock campaign is grounded in research conducted for the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation by global consumer research firm, StrataVerve, focused on public awareness, understanding, and messaging that resonates with laypersons. "Extrapolating our research results with CARES (Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival) data indicates about 14% more lives could be saved annually if we implement this strategy to clear confusion," said Jennifer Chap, principal at StrataVerve. "Understanding drives action."

The following definition was tested among consumers and is recommended for all to use: "Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. It strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens. When SCA happens, the person collapses and doesn't respond or breathe normally. They may gasp or shake as if having a seizure. SCA leads to death in minutes if the person doesn't get help right away. Survival depends on people nearby calling 911, starting CPR, and using an AED (if available) as soon as possible."

The campaign was launched in June 2018. Assets include a landing page, Call-Push-Shock.org, and a user-friendly toolkit that features the consumer-tested definition (above), an infographic, images created for Facebook and Twitter, videos of "man-in-the street" interviews, and a social media calendar with suggested posts. Assets are available in English and Spanish.

By October 2018, there were 20 co-partners. By early December 2019, there were 35 co-partners. By the end of December, another 15 organizations had expressed interest in joining the campaign.

"We are thrilled that so many stakeholders are joining the Call-Push-Shock movement," said Mary Newman, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation president. "We believe that if we speak in one voice across all of our platforms, we can dramatically improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest."

Martha Lopez-Anderson, Parent Heart Watch executive director, agrees. "We welcome other organizations to join the Call-Push-Shock movement. By using consistent messaging about sudden cardiac arrest, we can save thousands of lives each year."

To join the national movement, reach out to: contact@callpushshock.org.

About the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a national community benefit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and saving lives. Bystander intervention can triple the chance of survival and we work to promote this message.

About Parent Heart Watch
Parent Heart Watch (PHW) is the only national organization focused solely on protecting youth from sudden cardiac arrest and preventable sudden cardiac death. PHW leads and empowers others by educating and advocating for change. PHW is comprised of parents and who have been personally touched by sudden cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death and other passionate advocates who put their time and effort into preventing SCA/SCD in the young throughout their communities.

About StrataVerve
StrataVerve is a strategic marketing and research firm with expertise in consumer insights, product development and brand strategy across multiple categories. The StrataVerve difference is an integrated, analytic decision-driven approach that turns research findings into consumer action.




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FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 31, 2019

Scripophily.com, the Internet's largest buyer and seller of collectible stock and bond certificates is celebrating 140 years of continuous old stock research service and 24 years on the Internet. Scripophily.com opened its virtual doors in 1996 with a mission to use the Internet to transform the hobby of collecting stock and bond certificates as the fastest, easiest, and most enjoyable shopping experience possible. While our customer base and product offerings have grown considerably since our early days, we still maintain our founding commitment to customer satisfaction and the delivery of an educational product and an enjoyable shopping experience.

To show our appreciation to our loyal customers, we are offering a 20% discount on our already discounted prices. To receive the discount, simply enter "stocks7" in the coupon code field when checking out online.

Scripophily (scrip-ah-fil-ly) is the name of the hobby of collecting old stock and bond certificates. Certificate values range from a few dollars to more than $500,000 for the most unique and rare items. Tens of thousands of scripophily buyers worldwide include casual collectors, corporate archives, business executives, museums and serious collectors. Due to the computer age, more and more stock and bonds are issued electronically which means fewer paper certificates are being issued. As a result, demand for paper certificates is increasing while supply is decreasing.

Scripophily.com has had items on loan for display in museums around the world. Scripophily has been featured on CNBC, USA Today, Bloomberg, Associated Press, Reuters, Nightline, Today Show, Baltimore Sun, and Washington Post and in many other media publications. Scripophily.com offers the World's #1 old stock research service at OldCompany.com and offers high resolution scans for publications. Scripophily.com has over 16,500 selections on its website.

Scripophily.com/RM Smythe, Old Company Research Service, founding member of the Old Stock Exchange, is the publisher to all material published by the Marvyn Scudders Manuals, the Robert D. Fisher Manuals, R.M. Smythe Stock Research Service, and the Herzog & Co., Inc. obsolete research services. The research services have been performed continuously for since 1880. Our company is the leading provider of authentic stock and bond certificates, autographs, and old company stock research services.

Scripophily.com and Old Company Research Services was founded by Bob Kerstein. Bob is a CPA and CGMA, and has more than 40 years of senior management CFO experience in the Cellular, Cable TV, Satellite, Internet, Professional Sports and Entertainment Industries. Bob designed and implement the first NBA and NHL team websites while working as Chief Information Officer working for the Vancouver Canucks and Vancouver Grizzlies in 1995.
Bob is also the President of the Professional Scripophily Traders Association (PSTA) and co-founder of ScripophilyUSA,com, and Management Committee Member and Public Relations Director for the International Bond and Share Society.

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TUKWILA, WASH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Dimension Law Group is showing their dedication to supporting their fellow women and community through a scholarship. The $1000 scholarship is aimed at college and university students and is designed to get women to reflect on their potential in the world of business, prompting them to describe the business they would create with $1 million. The Dimension Law Group Women in Business Scholarship was designed by the firm's female leadership to help raise women up.

Dimension Law Group is one of the premier multi-practice firms located in Tukwila, WA, serving the area with counsel on real estate, estate planning, and business law. As a small, female-run business, they understand the challenges that can face women in the business world, but they also understand the difference a little encouragement can make.

The scholarship is open for submissions starting January 1st, 2020 and closes April 1st, 2020, giving applicants a three month window to submit their essays.

In order to qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

Be a woman
Be enrolled in, or accepted for the upcoming at, an accredited college or university, with verification of such
Write one 750-1000 word essay
Provide applicants full name and contact information
Provide a current academic transcript
Only provide one submission per applicant

For submissions to be accepted they must be sent to synthia@dimensionlaw.com by April 1st, 2020. Applicants are encouraged to think big and discuss the full potential of their conceptual business, including its impact and the reasons the business is worth being passionate about.

About Dimension Law Group:

Dimension Law Group is made up of a dedicated team of attorneys trained in real estate, estate planning, and business law. They are passionate about helping small businesses, supporting local families, and bettering their community through hard work and compassion. Their excellent legal service helps them maintain long-term relationships with their clients, helping them achieve their goals and protect their assets.



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LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Distracted driving is a rapidly increasing cause for driving fatalities in America, which is why Dixie Law Group is promoting their scholarship aimed at ending texting and driving. Applicants for the scholarship are to paint their cars (with washable car paint) to send the message that texting and driving is not okay.

Dixie Law Group is home to some of the leading car accident attorneys in Louisville. Every day they see the disastrous effects of texting and driving, and are motivated to make a difference.

This is why Dixie designed the Paint Away Texting and Driving scholarship, aimed at all students and leaning away from the traditional essay-writing required in many scholarships. Dixie believes that responsible driving is accessible to everyone, no matter their academic record, beyond being enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university.

The submission period opens January 1st, 2020, and closes April 1st, 2020.

To qualify for Dixie's scholarship, applicants must:

1) Provide proof of enrollment in, or acceptance for the upcoming year, an accredited university or college (to be verified upon winner selection)
2) Paint an anti-texting and driving message on their or a consenting car owner's car
3) Post a photo of themselves with their cars on Facebook with the hashtag #donttextanddrive and tag @dixielawgroup

Only submit one application per applicant

The winner will receive $1000 to go towards their education and will be chosen two weeks after the closing deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to get creative with their designs without compromising driver visibility and safety.

About Dixie Law Group:

The Dixie Law Group, PSC, is a personal injury law firm with two offices, one in the south end of Louisville on Dixie Highway and the other in Bullitt County. The Dixie Law Group is not a volume TV firm. They carefully select the cases they accept because they devote the proper amount of time and energy that each case deserves. They take cases ranging from car accidents, truck accidents, and premises liability. Clients represented by the Dixie Law Group get to know their lawyer on a personal level. The lawyers utilize their experience in the courtroom to challenge the insurance companies to attain full justice for their clients.

LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Distracted driving is a rapidly increasing cause for driving fatalities in America, which is why Dixie Law Group is promoting their scholarship aimed at ending texting and driving. Applicants for the scholarship are to paint their cars (with washable car paint) to send the message that texting and driving is not okay.

Dixie Law Group is home to some of the leading car accident attorneys in Louisville. Every day they see the disastrous effects of texting and driving, and are motivated to make a difference.

This is why Dixie designed the Paint Away Texting and Driving scholarship, aimed at all students and leaning away from the traditional essay-writing required in many scholarships. Dixie believes that responsible driving is accessible to everyone, no matter their academic record, beyond being enrolled in or accepted into an accredited college or university.

The submission period opens January 1st, 2020, and closes April 1st, 2020.

To qualify for Dixie's scholarship, applicants must:

1) Provide proof of enrollment in, or acceptance for the upcoming year, an accredited university or college (to be verified upon winner selection)
2) Paint an anti-texting and driving message on their or a consenting car owner's car
3) Post a photo of themselves with their cars on Facebook with the hashtag #donttextanddrive and tag @dixielawgroup

Only submit one application per applicant

The winner will receive $1000 to go towards their education and will be chosen two weeks after the closing deadline.

Applicants are encouraged to get creative with their designs without compromising driver visibility and safety.

About Dixie Law Group:

The Dixie Law Group, PSC, is a personal injury law firm with two offices, one in the south end of Louisville on Dixie Highway and the other in Bullitt County. The Dixie Law Group is not a volume TV firm. They carefully select the cases they accept because they devote the proper amount of time and energy that each case deserves. They take cases ranging from car accidents, truck accidents, and premises liability. Clients represented by the Dixie Law Group get to know their lawyer on a personal level. The lawyers utilize their experience in the courtroom to challenge the insurance companies to attain full justice for their clients.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that presents the main factors used to determine a person's car insurance rates.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, check http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/factors-that-influence-your-car-insurance-risk-profile/

Auto insurance is a risk-based business and companies want to limit the risk of paying too many compensations. Insurers rely heavily on statistics, carefully analyze a series of factors and rate persons using insurability scores. Find out the top influential factors and get free car insurance quotes online from http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com.

    The policyholder's driving history. Insurance companies require for any potential client to disclose at what age they've got their license. A person with 3 or more years of experience behind the wheel is considered experienced. Online questionnaires will ask about the driver's license or permit status (valid/active or suspended). Next, the client will be asked to answer if he or she committed any traffic violation in the past 3-5 years or were involved in an accident. Drivers with multiple claims in a relatively short period of time are considered high-risk, even if they were not at-fault.

    The car's exact model. Insurance companies ask about the car make and model, plus body-type (trim), in order to get statistical data about price, numbers of accidents with that model involved and car theft frequency. Furthermore, insurers will take into consideration time depreciation and calculate the current value.

    An existing coverage history. Online questionnaires always ask if the user is currently insured. Depending on the answer, the questionnaire may ask about the current provider, how long he/she has been with it and the last liability coverage. Companies want to figure out how likely is for a person to switch the companies during mid-term or after 1 coverage period. These persons are usually considered high-risk and are either avoided or charged more by standard carriers. Companies also check for a history of coverage lapses.

    Marital status. On average, married people get better rates when compared with single people with similar ages, backgrounds, and vehicles. Married people are seen as more responsible. Being divorced or separated will increase costs.

    Education. Education plays an important role in getting better rates and persons with at least a college degree are also seen as more responsible and able to focus on the driving task ahead. Students with good grades can opt for a discount.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains how online car insurance quotes can help clients compare prices.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/can-online-quotes-help-you-with-rates-comparison/

Online auto insurance quotes are a great price comparison tool and clients should use them to find better coverage. Comparing prices, just like shopping for anything else, will help drivers scan the market and find the best offers. Websites like http://compare-autoinsurance.org offer multiple quotes in a single search page.

    Quotes will help drivers compare prices from multiple companies for the same product. Each company has its own algorithms and rules for determining premiums. So, the same type of coverage might be more expensive when bought from a certain company. Furthermore, some companies specialize in insuring certain categories of drivers, like high-risk drivers or professional categories, like active and former military personnel. They may offer cheaper premiums when compared with other standard carriers.

    Online quotes will help drivers understand if they still benefit of competitive rates. If a driver gets 10 quotes and all evaluate the average price around a central value, but the current premiums are far too high, then the driver should talk with the current provider.

    Online quotes will help compare rates and get the best coverage. The golden rule of price comparison is to use the exact same data and make the same exact selections. If the client does not add an extra option on all places where he gets quotes, there will be significant price differences.

    Using a brokerage website provides multiple results on a single webpage. Brokerage websites filter results based on the data provided by the user. They display prices and providers on a single results page.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains how to get the best online auto insurance estimates and save money.

For more info and free online auto insurance quotes, check https://compare-autoinsurance.org/short-list-tips-getting-best-auto-insurance-quotes-online/

Online car insurance quotes can be obtained from various sources. Clients can choose to visit an insurer's website or a brokerage website and ask for quotes. For each option there are pros and cons. Clients interested in brokerage websites can get multiple quotes just by visiting and filling in the form found at http://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

There are several factors that will help drivers obtain useful quotes:

    Use realistic estimates and honest info when requesting online quotes. The accuracy of the quote is strictly dependent on the quality of provided info. Drivers should always keep relevant sources of info nearby. In this way, they can double-check if they add correct data. Also, provide realistic annual mileage when asked by forms.

    Pay atention to all details asked by online forms. It is not a good idea to rush things when filling in important forms. The risk of missing important factors or checking the wrong box is pretty high. Keep in mind that every row is important and it can potentially save or cost more money. If the question or several terms are not clearly understood, check online for definition or call an agent.

    Use brokerage websites to get multiple quotes and compare prices. Do not limit to a single quote or a single website. Shop around on as many websites as possible. Then, compare prices. Just make sure to compare prices for exactly the same product

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/.




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

AFuzion's new "Intermediate DO-254 Training Course" is now available to private companies worldwide. AFuzion's DO-254 Basic Training has been provided to 4,350 avionics hardware engineers from 300+ aerospace companies worldwide on five continents. Now, AFuzion's best-in-class avionics development and certification training is available to more advanced hardware developers or prior AFuzion Basic DO-254 Training courses. Click Here for Details on AFuzion's Intermediate DO-254 Training course.

For engineers with less experience needing to do a little advanced reading on avionics hardware development and certification for added DO-254 Information, AFuzion's DO-254 Introduction free whitepaper is available here:

Since DO-254 was released ten years ago, the knowledge of software hardware development processes, techniques, and strategies for safety-critical hardware has vastly changed and in some cases improved. However, there is a large gap between understanding the real intent of DO-254 certification and the minimalist words in the Book. Just as commercial hardware development techniques have advanced, so has the world of aviation hardware development and certification. This Intermediate DO-254 training will provide important knowledge for attendees to rise to, understand, and apply those advancements and new hardware certification requirements for FAA, EASA and worldwide certification agencies. This Intermediate DO-254 training is intended for persons with basic familiarity of DO-254, DO-178, or safety-critical standards. It can be combined to follow the preceding basic DO-254 course. The developer/teacher is the principal founder of two of the world's largest avionics consulting companies and the principal author of several of the world's most popular publications on DO-254: Vance Hilderman has taught over 11,000 avionics engineers and managers worldwide, including FAA and EASA officials, and engineers from 95 of the world's largest 100 aviation companies: more than all the competitor's current trainers in the world, combined.

AFuzion's training has been provided to over 23,000 aviation engineers from 1,000 companies in 30 countries; more than all other trainers in the world combined. Brief summary below; contact us for more free information.

KEY FEATURES of AFuzion's DO254 Training Course and D0-254 Classes:

Quick refresher on basic DO-254 and "how" DO-254 is applied to advanced avionics
Understanding CAST-27 and AC 20-152 and related EASA certification requirements
Understanding actual hardware DO-254 requirements with actual case study
Advanced analysis, element analysis, and structural coverage for hardware logic
Actual hardware PHAC review checklist walkthrough
Actual hardware HWPA ("quality assurance") review checklist walkthrough
Representative SOI audits for Hardware – what are they for #1, 2, 3, and 4
Hardware Requirements Validation – what is involved
Applying DO-254 to Military AND Commercial usage; differences between EASA & FAA
Understanding advanced DO-254 mistakes and best practices to avoid them element analysis/coverage
Controlling engineering cost/risks with DO-254 Requirements, Design, and Logic
Understanding and applying AMC 20-152A, CAST-27, and EASA-CM-SWCEH-001 for avionics hardware development per ED-80 and DO-254
Advanced DO-254 for COTS IP, FPGA's, and SOC's; sample HW Rqmts & Standards Walkthrough with applied AFuzion DO-254 Checklist




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PHOENIX (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

For the eighth year in a row, Arizona Federal Credit Union's Board of Directors declared a year-end payout as part of the credit union's Plus Payouts program. The $6 million distribution for 2019 brings the total amount paid to the credit union's members to more than $42 million since the program's inception in 2012.

"As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, we share excess earnings with our member-owners when the credit union performs well," said Ronald Westad, Arizona Federal president and CEO. "Those members who actively use our services and contribute to our success reap the rewards."

To qualify for a Plus Payout, members had to have an active Checking Plus Account as of December 31, 2019. In return, members with a qualifying loan or credit card account received a partial refund of any interest they paid in 2019. Accountholders with funds on deposit, received a year-end bonus dividend.

To learn more about Plus Payouts and membership at Arizona Federal, visit ArizonaFederal.org/Plus.

About Arizona Federal Credit Union
Arizona Federal is a $1.9 billion not-for-profit, local cooperative providing financial services and expertise to more than 130,000 member/owners. Founded in 1936, the credit union empowers members to take hold of their financial future through the delivery of leading-edge self-service tools and mobile apps, competitive rates on loans and deposits, robust home loan solutions, small business services and commercial loans, identity protection services, and annual member payouts when the cooperative does well. Arizona Federal has 16 locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area. Deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. For more information: ArizonaFederal.org.



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SAN MATEO, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

NEA members who make a pledge to "Keep on Course" can enter to win a new Jeep Compass* from California Casualty.

Educators lead extremely busy lives, but the worst time to multi-task or let the mind wander is when they are behind the wheel. From smartphones to navigation devices, new technology is a dangerous temptation for drivers to take their eyes off the road. Tending to passengers, eating or drinking or checking one's appearance are also risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that 3,100 people each year lose their life in a motor vehicle crash involving distracted driving.

NEA MB and the NEA Auto & Home Insurance Program provider, California Casualty, are working hard to end dangerous habits behind the wheel. California Casualty is rewarding NEA members who make a promise to drive safely with the chance to win a new Jeep Compass. All it takes is a visit to http://www.winajeepcompass.com/NEA before October 4, 2020.

"Your safety is important to us," said California Casualty Sr. Vice President Mike McCormick. "We appreciate everything you do and we know that your commitment extends beyond school to your home and family."

Life is hectic enough without the after-effect of a car crash. K-12 educators that are NEA members can join the drive to "Keep on Course" and be entered to win at http://www.winajeepcompass.com/NEA. The campaign will run from January 1, 2020 through October 4, 2020. The winner will be announced in October or November.

Educators can take the safe driving effort into their classrooms with the free evidence-based materials from Impact Teen Drivers at http://www.impactteendrivers.org.

California Casualty has been serving the needs of educators since 1951 and is the only auto and home insurance company to earn the trust and endorsement of the NEA. As a result, NEA members qualify for exceptional rates, deductibles waived for vandalism or collisions to your vehicle parked at school, holiday or summer skip payment plans and free Identity Defense protection – exclusive benefits not available to the general public. Learn how to save by getting a quote at http://www.neamb.com/autohome, or by calling 1.800.800.9410.

*Jeep is not a participating partner in or sponsor of this contest.



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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

APNA is seeking abstract proposals for both podium and poster presentations that address all levels of psychiatric-mental health nursing administration, education, practice, and research. The APNA 34th Annual Conference will deliver hundreds of evidence-based presentations to 1800+ registered and advanced practice nurses. Nurses from varied backgrounds are encouraged to share their initiatives, practice innovations, clinical expertise, and more by submitting an abstract online by March 2nd at 11:59 pm Eastern.

The conference theme celebrates Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses: Proud Partners on the Journey to Whole Health, paying tribute to the nurse-patient relationship so integral to psychiatric-mental health nursing. APNA President Sattaria (Tari) Dilks, RN, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, says, "The partnership developed between psychiatric-mental health nurses and individuals, whether it is patients, families, communities, or other professionals, promotes positive outcomes and can be life-changing. I invite my colleagues to see this open call for abstracts as an opportunity to talk about how this partnership approach supports the whole health of our patients and communities and to demonstrate their pride by sharing their innovations and expertise."

All abstracts will undergo peer review by the APNA Scholarly Review Committee and notifications of acceptance status will be made by April 8th. Suggested topics for abstract submissions include but are not limited to:

Addictions / Substance Use

Health Care Administration

Advanced Practice Nursing

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Complimentary & Alternative Therapy

Cultural Issues in Health Care

Emergency/Disaster Preparedness

Emergency Departments

eTools / Electronic Health Records

Forensic

Graduate Nursing Education

Inpatient Care

Integrated Physical & Mental Health Care

International

Leadership

LGBTQIA+ Issues

Men's Health

Military Mental Health / Issues Related to Returning Service Members

Older Adults

Outpatient Care

Pharmacology / Prescribing

Private Practice

Policy

Psychotherapy

Recovery

Nursing Research

Nursing Professional Development

RN-PMH Practice

Safety

Undergraduate Nursing Education

Violence Prevention

Women's Health

Many options are available to organizations interested in participating in the APNA 34th Annual Conference, including industry-sponsored symposia, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, promotional product theaters, and exhibits in the Exhibit Hall. Visit http://www.apna.org/AnnualConference for more information.

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The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is a national professional membership organization committed to the practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing and wellness promotion, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. APNA's membership is inclusive of all psychiatric-mental health registered nurses including associate degree, baccalaureate, advanced practice (comprised of clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners), and nurse scientists and academicians (PhD). APNA serves as a resource for psychiatric-mental health nurses to engage in networking, education, and the dissemination of research.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.



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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

StaffingHub, the staffing industry's leading source for executive insights, announced that it is now streaming content from its inaugural StaffingHub Live event, which took place this fall. The new StaffingHub Live 2019 Content Hub features Ted-style talks from industry leaders like Mary Lucas of Supplemental Health Care and Jason Lander of Medical Solutions. It also streams two engaging industry panels, featuring Joyce Russell of The Adecco Group US Foundation, Joel Leege of Randstad Technologies US, and other thought leaders.

StaffingHub also announced dates for their second event, which will again be hosted in Boulder, Colorado, this fall on September 28-30. Super early bird rates are available through January 3 and early bird rates are available through March 31.

In a survey of last year's attendees, over 85% plan to join StaffingHub Live in 2020. One staffing executive described the event as an "intimate gathering of industry experts and veterans that fosters great one-on-one interaction on best practices to grow your business." Another said, "Phenomenal event – truly, one of the best I have had the fortune of attending."

Last year's inaugural event brought together staffing executives to take in the talks and conversations that are now streaming.

Keynote Mary Lucas of Supplemental Health Care gave a moving opening session about what she learned from her father and from a lifetime spent in the staffing industry. She talks about the importance of making genuine connections and shares her recipe for 'Comeback Sauce.'

"The essence of comeback sauce is: make a lasting impression," says Lucas. "When you leave someone, make sure they're a little better off because of their connection with you. And if you can do that, they'll come back. You'll build a legacy of people who want to work with you." After her keynote, Lucas signed copies of the book her talk was based on, Lunchmeat & Life Lessons: Sharing a Butcher's Wisdom.

During the popular How to Scale Your Business: Hiring & Promoting panel, Jeff Bowling of The Delta Companies, Jeff Harris of the ettain group, Joel Leege of Randstad Technologies US, Lisa Maxwell of Gerard Stewart, and Joyce Russell of Adecco Group US Foundation gave a master class on growth strategies.

Participants took a break from learning to give back at the charity dinner, which was a fundraiser for Team Rubicon, a nonprofit that taps the skills of experienced military veterans to rapidly deploy emergency response teams to areas in need. Lead singer of The Samples, Sean Kelly, took the stage to perform a moving set -- he even got attendees to sing along with him.

And in the rousing closing keynote, Jake Wood, Founder of Team Rubicon, delved into the deep questions that drive true leaders.

Wood frames his talk around a quote from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, who said: "Out of every one hundred men that go into battle, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are nothing more than sheep, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back." He drills into how to be the One and how to find and lead the Nine.

"We're still running on the energy of StaffingHub Live earlier this year and can't wait for 2020," said Caitlin Delohery, Editor in Chief of StaffingHub. "Our first event was a success, and we are looking forward to building on that momentum."

To keep the event intimate, StaffingHub Live is invite-only. Staffing executives interested in attending can request an invite on the event website.



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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Fresh from his sold-out Fall 2019 biomimetic dentistry classes in London and Beverly Hills, Dr. Matt Nejad, leading expert and educator in cosmetic and biomimetic dentistry, is expanding his education and training offerings with a rebrand as The Nejad Institute with a new website at http://www.nejadinstitute.com.

Dentists from around the world attend Dr. Nejad's sold-out classes to learn how to treat damaged, broken and decayed teeth and return them to their original strength, function, esthetics and biomechanical properties. His students gain advanced clinical and practice skills that provide them with an invaluable competitive advantage.

"I am excited to respond to the increased demand for my biomimetic training by offering more courses across the U.S. for 2020. Rebranding to The Nejad Institute is the next step in my vision for providing the highest caliber training and establishing a research-based educational institute for advanced study. Attendees will learn how the biomimetic approach greatly reduces complications caused by traditional dental techniques, and how to save teeth from additional treatments and more invasive options," says Nejad. "The biomimetic approach is the future of dentistry, and more clinicians want to provide their patients with this highest level of dentistry. I'm honored to be able to teach it and help advance the quality of dental care."

Dr. Nejad's 2020 class schedule is as follows:

Miami, FL: May 1 and May 2-3

Manhattan, NY: May 29 and May 30-31

Irvine, CA: June 25-28

Chicago, IL: August 7, August 8-9

San Jose, CA: September 25, September 26-27

Irvine, CA: December 3-6

The Nejad Institute currently educates dentists from around the globe in biomimetic restorative dentistry and biomimetic esthetic dentistry. It will soon be adding occlusion and design training. Dr. Nejad is also incorporating mentorship programs and an annual symposium for dentists who have previously completed his training.

The Nejad Institute's vision is to provide education, training and research in the biomimetic approach and prepare clinicians to confidently implement the knowledge and techniques in their practices. Biomimetic dentistry offers patients the tangible benefits of keeping their natural teeth as long as possible while avoiding unnecessary root canals and other invasive procedures. More and more patients are realizing the benefits of this approach and demand has, therefore, been increasing steadily.

Although some dental institutes have incorporated biomimetic dentistry, most clinicians in practice have had almost no exposure to the updated biomimetic science and techniques.

Dr. Nejad's biomimetic approach shows how, through extremely strong adhesive bonds, teeth can be restored. He emphasizes preserving intact tooth structure and pulp vitality and creating adhesive restorations that mimic natural teeth in strength, function and biomechanical properties. This is in sharp contrast to traditional prosthodontic retention and stabilization form.

More about Dr. Nejad:

Dr. Matt Nejad is a renowned biomimetic dentist and speaker with an upscale practice in Beverly Hills, CA. His practice offers a full range of cosmetic and general dental care services. Dr. Nejad is well-known for providing superior cosmetic dental treatments and for his knowledge as a leading expert in biomimetic dentistry.

Dr. Matt Nejad graduated from the USC School of Dentistry, receiving recognition for earning the most clinical experience in prosthodontics, cosmetic and advanced reconstructive cases. He completed a comprehensive esthetic and biomimetic training program with Dr. Pascal Magne, a world leader in these fields. Dr. Nejad has been lecturing and teaching training courses in biomimetic dentistry since 2012.

For more information about Dr. Matt Nejad and his biomimetic courses, please visit nejadinstitute.com.




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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Nike Volleyball Camp at Truman State University will be run by the Women's Head Volleyball Coach, Ben Briney, and will offer players the opportunity to train in a set position for the duration of camp.

Last summer was the first season of the Nike Volleyball Camp at Truman State and proved to be very popular, bringing in almost 60 players. Girls from across the Midwest States came to master their fundamentals and get better in the offseason.

When asked about her daughter's experience at the Missouri volleyball camp, parent Sara H. exclaimed, "My daughter has been to numerous volleyball, basketball, and soccer camps throughout the years, and she complimented on the time well spent, and that the level of competition was the best she's experienced of any sport camp."

Another parent stated, "She got great feedback on how to improve her passing and hitting. She has learned better ways to pass which has really helped her!"

Such feedback prompted Siera Love, VP of Nike Volleyball Camps to add on a new and unique camp session for summer 2020. "We are very fortunate to have Ben in our Nike Volleyball Camps family. He did such an amazing job this past summer that we wanted to give more players the opportunity to train with him. A position specialty camp allows these girls to not only work on their specific position but also have them learn valuable tips from collegiate level athletes."

The new program is for girls, ages 13-18, and will follow right after the All Skills volleyball camp, allowing players to maximize the training experience. During the position specialty camp, players will choose from hitter, setter, and libero, and undergo specialized training from Briney and his volleyball staff.

Players, Coaches, and Parents interested in the program can visit Nike Volleyball Camps at http://www.ussportscamps.com/volleyball or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Ann Mahoney of AMC's The Walking Dead hosts two technique based acting class workshops for aspiring young talent in the arts and theatre program, including a book signing, at Azusa Pacific University January 10, 2020.

In an intimate setting, Ann Mahoney goes in-depth behind acting techniques utilizing her book, SLAP! Courage for the On-Camera Actor. The workshops are as follows:

Acting for Camera Workshop:

If you want to book more acting work, you need to understand the three most significant challenges facing on-camera actors when they audition. In this workshop, we will help you define your type, and then we will delve into the three challenge areas. We will practice both the art of the live audition and discover how to make your self-taped auditions stand out.

Suzuki Method of Actor Training Workshop:

The Suzuki Method of Actor Training, as developed by Tadashi Suzuki, is a holistic approach to mind, body, spirit, and voice training. Through the rigorous physical and vocal exercises, the actor's innate instinctual, or base animalistic energy, is awakened. The lower body moves powerfully, while the upper body remains free, causing the core to engage and balance the two. Deep attention to breath control and focus bring out the courageous nature that is essential to the actor being successful in the field.

Mahoney says, "I look forward to working with the young talent at APU, beginning the year with the opportunity to enrich the acting careers of the next generation is all I can ask for. I can't wait to get boots on the ground and begin the nationwide workshop tour!"

For bookings and availability, please contact Anna at anna@ovationpr.net.

About Ann Mahoney: Catching the acting bug at just four years old, she has since trail-blazed the way developing an impressive and extensive filmography. She is recognized for her role as Olivia in The Walking Dead has also played roles in films such as Bad Moms (2016), Sun Records (2017), 99 Homes (2014), Logan Lucky (2017), and The True Don Quixote (2018).



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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 02, 2020

Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), a leading IT and data management research and consulting firm, today announced it will host a webinar titled "Profiting from the Digital Shift: Time Series Databases as Value Creation Engines," featuring John Santaferraro, research director of business intelligence and data warehousing at EMA, and Tim Hall, vice president of products at InfluxData.

In the digital world, leading organizations are already managing transactions in nanoseconds, engaging customers or employees in real-time, and delivering flawless services powered by networks of machines and sensors. Digital innovation moves at a pace difficult to understand. It has already gone through three very significant shifts, from applications to engagement to intelligence.

To make the most of these shifts, time series databases provide new capabilities to replace the inefficiencies of legacy systems. With a time series database, developers can deploy modern applications without limitations in time, geography, and scale.

During this webinar, Santaferraro and Hall will discuss the value organizations will realize with a time series database, including:

How time series databases eliminate barriers in time, geography, and scale

How developers can easily deploy modern, time-sensitive applications

How stakeholders can engage customers with responsive intelligence

How modern applications create value and competitive advantage

The webinar is Wednesday, January 15 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. Registration is available at http://info.enterprisemanagement.com/profiting-from-the-digital-shift-webinar-pr.

About EMA
Founded in 1996, EMA is a leading industry analyst firm that specializes in providing deep insight across the full spectrum of IT and data management technologies. EMA analysts leverage a unique combination of practical experience, insight into industry best practices and in-depth knowledge of current and planned vendor solutions to help their clients achieve their goals. Learn more about EMA research, analysis and consulting services for enterprise line of business users, IT professionals and IT vendors at http://www.enterprisemanagement.com.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

American actor, Laurence Fishburne, is well-known for his performances in Hollywood hits like "Boyz in the Hood" and the "John Wick" series. While most know him for the movies he takes part in, he is also the host of the educational TV show "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne. The show explores a vast range of topics to educate its viewers about many issues taking place in the world today. An upcoming episode will delve into the medical field. The segment will discuss the importance of preventing skin cancer.

In the U.S., skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Approximately 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. Medical researchers estimate nonmelanoma skin cancer, which includes squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, affects over 3 million Americans annually.

The sun plays a vital role in the health of living things, and avoiding too much exposure is a difficult task. From taking a dog on a walk, to running out to retrieve the mail, the sun is not simple to avoid. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends various steps to aid in the prevention of skin cancer. Some of these tips include avoiding tanning and using an SPF sunscreen daily.

Skin cancer is dangerous and can be deadly. Industry professionals are seeking out more ways to prevent people from getting the disease, as well as ways to treat it. In the new episode coming to "Behind The Scenes" medical experts will further discuss the methods of prevention and the treatments available.

"Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is an attentively examined educational TV program before broadcast to a larger viewing audience. The show has accepted several awards for its efforts in public television.



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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

TopConsumerReviews.com recently gave their best-in-class 5 star rating to Transparent Language, a top-ranked source of online Latin lessons.

In our global economy, it surprises many people to learn that hundreds of thousands of students spend time studying a "dead" language: namely, Latin. Given that it's no longer spoken anywhere in the world, why is it still such a popular language to learn? Latin is considered foundational across a broad spectrum of disciplines. From mathematics to medicine, from English to theology, Latin has made its impact on the vocabulary of almost everything a person could study. Latin lessons are also commonly used to help boost high schoolers' SAT scores. However, despite the many valid reasons for learning Latin, an increasing number of high schools and universities are dropping the language from their available courses. That's why online Latin lessons are growing in popularity: students can access high-quality instruction from the convenience of home (or even on-the-go through online dashboards and mobile apps), on their own schedule.

"Transparent Language is frequently at the top of our list when it comes to language learning, and their Latin lessons are our program of choice," affirmed Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. "Whether you're completely new to studying Latin, or already have some experience, you can easily improve your knowledge with Transparent's go-at-your-own-pace approach. There's no need to spend time completing lessons that you've already mastered: these Latin lessons let you move freely from one topic to another, according to your current level of fluency or study goals. And, Transparent Language gives you the ultimate in risk-free language learning: you can try everything they have to offer at no cost for 14 days. Plus, if you become a subscriber and decide to cancel for any reason, you can request a refund. There's just no other source of Latin lessons online that is as effective and affordable as Transparent Language, and so it is our pleasure to give them another first-place ranking in 2020."

To find out more about Transparent Language and other Latin lessons, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Latin lessons category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/latin-lessons/.

About Transparent Language
Transparent Language leverages their expertise in technology and in the research and practice of language learning and teaching to build unique capabilities for use by US Government agencies and organizations, as well as hundreds of public libraries, thousands of schools, and millions of individuals. As a company, they care about all languages, regardless of commercial value. They believe that language technology needs to work for all courses and curricula, not just a few courses. It needs to benefit not only individuals, but entire programs. They believe that great language technology not only changes the user experience; it transforms the economics, logistics, and reliability of language learning.

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Latin Lessons to Passports and Travel Insurance, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.



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TORONTO (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place. Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field.

Visit http://www.xtalks.com to see our upcoming webinars:

CLINICAL OPERATIONS

January 23 – The Benefits of a Seamless IRT and EDC Integration in Clinical Trial Execution

January 23 – Building a Clinical Trials Website for Multiple Audiences: How a Leading Sponsor Educates the Public, Engages Patients & Informs HCPs

January 30 – Sponsor Oversight Responsibilities for IRT: Proactive Management that Meets Regulatory Scrutiny

FOOD

January 28 – Regulatory Considerations for Probiotic Path-to-Market

PHARMACEUTICAL

January 21 – Optimizing Spray Drying Strategies for Commercial Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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://www.xtalks.com.



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LONDON (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

ScreenPoint Medical's Scientists who developed the Transpara AI decision support system which helps radiologists to identify potential breast cancers earlier and faster, say a new international study by Google Health and Imperial College, London, supports the findings of radiologists already using the Transpara system in 15 countries, including Hungary, Turkey, the USA and France.

The new study, published in the journal Nature, showed that AI could perform at least as well or better than specialist breast radiologists.

The incidence of breast cancer is increasing worldwide due to environmental, diet and lifestyle changes but increasingly, countries are reporting a shortage of radiologists. In the UK and some other countries, every mammogram is read by two specialist radiologists. However, this is expensive and elsewhere often radiologists work alone. In the US for example, 60% of radiologists reading mammograms are general radiologists.

It is believed that overall up to 25% of breast cancers are missed but the earlier a cancer is discovered and the earlier a patient can be treated, the greater the chance that she will survive the cancer.

"As academics we set out to try and reduce the death toll from breast cancer, to help radiologists work more efficiently and also to reduce the number of women who were being needlessly recalled for often invasive and painful treatments," said Professor Prof Nico Karssemeijer CEO and co-founder of ScreenPoint Medical, the company that produces the Transpara system.

Transpara, which is compatible with the major manufacturer's mammography and PACS systems, is trained on over 1 million images from over 10 countries and 20 respected institutions. "Apart from published research, we have real time evidence, clinical experience of radiologists across Europe and elsewhere, that Transpara is improving their effectiveness. From the studies, using Transpara concurrently is shown to improve the performance of radiologists irrespective of their experience. The system's unique Exam Score means women at higher risk of breast cancer can be immediately prioritised for recall and those with a low score can have their minds put at rest much faster. Independent peer reviewed publications have already shown that Transpara performs as well as a Radiologist(1,2), helps to improve accuracy(1) and has the potential to reduce workload(3)."

Professor Sir Michael Brady from Oxford, and also co-founder of ScreenPoint, said all women should be able to access the same high levels of care. "Transpara can remove the chance of a 'postcode lottery' where standards of care vary widely."

In the UK, Transpara is being assessed in several locations but radiologists in Europe, who have been using the system for some time, say Transpara has brought major benefits to their breast care practices.

"If Transpara marks something that is visible, I can check it immediately with ultrasound to become more certain about the need for biopsy. As a decision support tool, Transpara increases your confidence and saves time too, enabling our patients to learn the results of their scans faster than before," says Professor Levent Celik, Principal of Radiologica in Istanbul who uses Transpara in daily practice.

Dr Hajer Jerraya, Associate Radiologist at the Artois Radiologie in Arras, France says, "I can no longer work without Transpara. The tool is very good at detection and increases my diagnostic confidence."

The final word from ScreenPoint co-founder Professor Sir Michael Brady in Oxford: "Women everywhere should have the same quality of care – the best that's available. We are a company dedicated to addressing the needs of women regarding breast care and we are going to continue to work to help reduce the terrible toll from breast cancer!"

1. Rodríguez-Ruiz A, Krupinski E, Mordang J-J, Schilling K, Heywang-Köbrunner SH, Sechopoulos I, et al. "Detection of Breast Cancer with Mammography: Effect of an Artificial Intelligence Support System". Radiology (2018)

2. Rodriguez-Ruiz A, Lång K, Gubern-Merida A, Broeders M, Gennaro G, Clauser P, et al. "Stand-Alone Artificial Intelligence for Breast Cancer Detection in Mammography: Comparison With 101 Radiologists" JNCI (2019)

3. Rodriguez-Ruiz A, Lång K, Gubern-Merida A, Teuwen J, Mireille Broeders, et al. "Can we reduce the workload of mammographic screening by automatic identification of normal exams with artificial intelligence? A feasibility study". European Radiology (2019)



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MIDDLETOWN, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

Wireless Zone, a Verizon authorized retailer and the nation's largest wireless retail franchise, recently donated $25,000 to No Kid Hungry through its philanthropic Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving. The check presentation took place on December 3, 2019. No Kid Hungry is one of the Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving's core charities—groups supported annually that are selected for their service of all Wireless Zone communities.

Founded in 1984, No Kid Hungry is a leading children's organization that strives to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world and ensuring that all children get the healthy food they need every day to thrive.

According to the organization's website, more than 11 million children in the United States live in households which don't have enough food for every family member to lead a healthy life. Through programs that are proven to work, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs such as school breakfast and afterschool meals as well as summer meals and food skills education.

"Every community has children that don't get enough to eat; for many, the meals they get at school is all they have. No Kid Hungry works with schools and other organizations to provide additional sources of food and connect families to local resources to ensure children focus on learning, and we know this donation will help a lot of children." said Shelley Nemic, Programs Manager and Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving Board Member.

Through the support of its patrons and dedicated Wireless Zone franchisees, the Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving is able to aid various programs put on by No Kids Hungry including research, advocacy and providing meals for hungry children.

The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving allows for franchisees to participate in other system wide events including the annual Backpack Giveaway to local schools. Franchisees collect funds throughout the year in order to purchase new backpacks stocked with necessary school supplies for children in need. In 2019, Wireless Zone's third annual Backpack Giveaway gave out an estimated 70,000 backpacks to children in need all across the country. More information about the Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving and its charity partners can be found at https://wirelesszone.com/foundation/.

About No Kid Hungry:
No child should go hungry in America. But 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger through effective programs that provide kids with the food they need. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization working to end hunger and poverty. Join us at NoKidHungry.org

About Wireless Zone:
Founded in 1988 as ""The Car Phone Store"", the Wireless Zone system has become the nation's largest wireless retail franchisor and was ranked the No. 1 franchise in its category by Entrepreneur magazine. Each store is independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services. The Wireless Zone system has been honored with Verizon's "Best Customer Service" award for five consecutive years and is franchised and operated by Wireless Zone LLC. For more information, visit http://www.wirelesszone.com.

About The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving:
The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving was founded in 2003 after identifying a need and desire to give back to our communities. Today the Foundation raises a substantial amount of money to support a large number of local charities and causes in the communities in which we do business. We also have time-honored relationships with our national charities including Make-A-Wish, Autism Speaks, Children's Tumor Foundation and St. Jude's as well as No Kid Hungry, Best Friends Animal Rescue, Homes for our Troops and Sandy Hook Promise



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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

Creating realistic digital humans for real-time 3D animation is now possible with Reallusion's new Digital Human Shader. A complete set of shaders for skin, eyes, teeth, and hair are available, along with SSS (Sub -Surface Scattering) and Micro Normal updates for iClone 7.7 and 3D character creation tool Character Creator 3.2 for fast, real-time rendering for images and live performances.

With the latest iClone and Character Creator (CC) updates, designers can one-click convert PBR assets into digital human shaders. Artists utilizing professional assets such as Texturingxyz, and digital sculpting and texturing tools like ZBrush and Substance Painter can now see their characters animated directly in iClone.

Official trailer video:
https://youtu.be/ajse-n5Fs_M

Digital Human Skin Shader

SSS (Subsurface Scattering)

In Character Creator 3.2 and iClone 7.7, users can produce realistic human skin utilizing realtime SSS features and adjusting SSS effects for character head and body skin, making them slightly translucent during less direct reflection.

Micro Normal

iClone and Character Creator apply Micro Normal technology for fine skin details when viewed up close, and less detail when viewed from further away.

Digital Human Eye Shader

The Eye Shader is designed to bring realistic real-time rendering of an eye model, exposing aesthetic control over each of the biological parts of the eye. Artists can achieve multiple human eye variations by using image masks and parametric sliders for pupil, iris, limbus, and sclera. SSS can be used to adjust moisture and light transmission effects through the eyeballs.

Digital Human Teeth, Gums, Tongue Shader

Included are full controls over Brightness, Desaturation, Roughness, and Specular by overall setting or by specific area. Adjustable AO masking to conceal over-lit inner teeth and tongue are also available. Mirco Normals can be applied with adjusted strength and tiling, and SSS can be used to adjust light transmission effects.

Digital Human Hair Shader

Hair shader simulates the reflection of light from hair with anisotropic specularity, while also calculating the light refraction, and the light scatter between hair strands. Users can define the direction of the hair flow, set the base color strength, transmission value, specular strength, and secondary specular strength.

Enhanced Lighting for Digital Humans

Work in Spotlight and Point Light with the adjustable light shapes including Tube and Rectangle, or import custom patterns for the preferred shape. Not only do they improve the eye reflection for more natural human looks, but they also effectively soften the light and shadow to achieve more realistic scenes.

Compatible with Industry Character Design Pipeline

The Digital Human Shader benefits artists who wish to quickly animate realistic CG humans made from custom models. Several successful samples include converting Unreal's Mike Seymour 3D scan model to Character Creator by using Wrap3, importing 3D sculpted Javier Bardem by ZBrush prodige Hossein Diba, and animating 3D characters made from one photo using the Character Creator 3 Headshot plugin.

Once your character is applied with proper light settings, the CC/iClone Digital Human Shader gives CG characters unprecedented skin details, realistic eye reflections, believable teeth, and healthier-looking hair, which can be realtime animated through iClone's iPhone facial mocap.

Learn more about Character Creator 3.2: https://www.reallusion.com/character-creator/digital-human-shader.html

Learn more about iClone 7.7 update: https://forum.reallusion.com/426901/




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CYPRESS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

Dr. Michael Allison, professor in Trident University International's (Trident) Glenn R. Jones College of Business, presented research at the 2019 Logistics Officers Association Symposium, which was held in October in Oklahoma City.

"F-35 BOLT/LIT: Blended Operational Lightning Technician/Lightning Integrated Technician," presented with Mr. Mike Miles, explores a new approach to maintenance manning that breaks down the old paradigm of strictly hierarchical responsibilities and creates a new construct where mechanics are cross-utilized and placed into small tail teams to better support the F-35 and the small footprint it will employ to fight future wars.  Two fighter units are in the early stages of fielding this new construct and this presentation serves as an update to the broader Armed Forces logistics and maintenance communities.

"The F-35 fighter aircraft maintenance support concept is currently in a reevaluation stage," states Dr. Allison. "As the U.S. Air Force's newest fifth-generation aircraft matures, support innovations are necessary to ensure success during future conflicts."

The Logistics Officers Association Symposium is an annual conference designed to bring together logistics, acquisition, and technology professionals from the Department of Defense, defense industry, and academia. The theme of 2019's Symposium was "Increasing Lethality Today, Readiness for Tomorrow's Fight," which gave leaders in the logistics field an opportunity to collaborate and work towards solutions to the challenges facing those in the contemporary global defense environment.

Dr. Allison has served in the U.S. Armed Forces for over 35 years. He joined Trident in 2003, and currently instructs in the Glenn R. Jones College of Business. His areas of expertise include information overload and anxiety, quality and process improvement, production sciences, ethics, high performing teams, and leadership.

In January 2019, he published the article, "Bend, Don't Break: Optimizing a Resilient Supply Chain" in Exceptional Release, a quarterly journal published by the Logistics Officers Association. Dr. Allison and his co-authors examined logistical concerns faced within military combat situations and how supply chains can cost-effectively support warfighters in the future.

Dr. Allison earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Touro University International. He holds three master's degrees – in strategic studies, political and military affairs, and logistics management, and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

About Trident University
Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is an online postsecondary university serving adult learners. Trident uses the EdActive learning approach, which employs case-based learning in an online setting to teach real-world relevant critical thinking skills to enhance the lives and education of students. Trident offers quality associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs and certificates, led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees. Trident is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has more than 22,000 with a military affiliation. The University has received multiple acknowledgements from Military Times and Military Advanced Education & Transition for their dedication to military-affiliated students. Visit http://www.trident.edu, Trident's Facebook page, or call at (855) 290-0290 to learn more about Trident's wide range of educational options.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

Founded in 1963, McCracken boys and girl's basketball camps have been helping young athletes get better for decades and make new friends. This year they will be hosting camp at nine different locations, all led by Todd German, the director of McCracken Camps and a McCracken veteran with 40 plus years of coaching experience.

When asked about summer 2020, Todd German said, "We are entering our 58th summer and I could not be more excited. We are an instructional camp that teaches players how to play the game correctly and how to succeed on their own. It is apparent that our campers are getting that message and putting what they've learned to good use. Many of the same outstanding staff have committed to working again this summer and I look forward to another great camp season with US Sports Camps."

No matter which location campers attend, the two long-stated goals of McCracken Basketball Camps are always to have fun and to learn to become the best player that he or she can possibly be. The entire staff stands behind the idea that offering positive encouragement when teaching basketball is imperative to improving a young player's confidence and long-term interest in the sport.

When asked to describe her daughter's experience at camp, one mother said, "My daughter definitely increased her basketball skills and knowledge, but it was so much more. She was able to grow as a person, a leader, and a young lady. I cannot say enough about what these camps do for her. She grows in so many each year she attends, thank you so much."

Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help individual players become valuable team members.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in McCracken Basketball Camps can visit http://www.mccrackencamps.com or call 1-800-645-3226 or email mccracken@ussportscamps.com.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is the world's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 03, 2020

Directing Nike Baseball Camp at Western Oregon University will be Western Oregon Head Coach Kellen Walker accompanied by his coaching staff. Camp will be held on campus at Western Oregon, in Polk County.

2020 is Coach Kellen Walker's eighth year at the helm for the Wolves. Coach Walker has enjoyed a successful run during his time in Monmouth, winning 30 games in 2019 and most recently winning the GNAC Tournament Title in 2018. Walker's Wolves have won 3 total regular season GNAC championships and four GNAC Tournament titles. Western Oregon also had four players drafted in 2019.

This five-day camp will be held Monday, July 6th through Friday, July 10th, running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Campers of all levels will have the opportunity to improve their hitting, fielding, throwing skills and in-game situations. Campers get to train daily on WOU Baseball Field, home of the NCAA Division II Wolves. Every facet of the game is covered with an emphasis on fundamentals to help players become valuable team members. At each location, campers are broken into groups with other players of similar age, abilities and goals.

"This camp will offer players the opportunity to team up with an amazing coaching staff for a full week of camp. Each player will get the chance to refine their skills and see what it takes to play at the next level." Says Josh Scriven, a Manager of Nike Baseball Camps. "We're really excited to be offering this camp with Coach Walker, and the great facilities at Western Oregon University. The camp is sure to be a summer highlight for many young athletes."

Players, coaches, and parents interested in Nike Baseball Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/baseball or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement



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WATERLOO, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 05, 2020

Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction (CR3), a radon reduction advocacy 501c3 nonprofit organization serving the radon and lung cancer community, today announced the initiation of a focus on Radon Environmental's "Bark Side of Radon" endeavor by tying it to their "Teachers for Radon Reduction" campaign to test all schools in the U.S. for radon gas. This program will introduce a new stimulus and encouragement to testing for radioactive radon gas exposure in residences and promote mitigation to reduce elevated levels of this carcinogen. Through this effort, CR3 will awaken pet owners and veterinarians to an influencer that will advance pet and human health.

According to a 2015 Harris poll, more than three in five Americans (62%) have at least one pet in their household, with ownership highest among the two youngest generations tested (65% among Millennials, 71% among Gen X).

With radon being the second leading cause of lung cancer and number one among non-smokers, radon awareness is increasing strong initiatives by organizations fighting to improve lung cancer survival, health and indoor air quality which are critical for success. CR3's advocacy channel has increased over the past 24 months. Members are joining because of their own experiences with cancer and radon and are eager to share their experiences and knowledge about the danger of radioactive radon gas exposure as they advocate for legislation and increased testing in areas where children are spending most of their time.

"While we will continue to advocate for homeowners and landlords to test their properties for radon gas, getting entire communities involved to insure the safe and healthy environment for children in schools and day care facilities is a must," says Gloria Linnertz, Director of CR3. "By providing information to the schools and veterinarians, we hope to encourage children to inspire their parents to test their homes."

"There is a high frequency of radon campaigns being deployed for January's National Radon Action Month; however, the influence still remains somewhat low," stated Jackie Nixon, Director of Marketing for CR3. "We are thrilled to be chosen to implement such a positive and powerful initiative with Radon Environmental to bring such an important message to people and maybe save some lives."

Contact Information
Gloria Linnertz, Director
Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction
(618) 830-4660

Jacquelyn E. Nixon, Dir. Mktg & Communications
Publisher of CR3 News Magazine
Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction
(412) 961-1980

http://www.citizens4radonreduction.org
2020 Issue CR3 News Magazine: NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH
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ATLANTA (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

The PaymentsFirst Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Ashworth as the new President of PaymentsFirst effective January 1, 2020. This strategic transition plan, puts the wheels in motion for a very successful year with Peggy and Donna leading and working closely together throughout 2020 for the benefit of PaymentsFirst membership.

Donna is an accomplished leader as 2020 marks 30 years of payments and financial experience, including: President and CEO of the Tennessee Automated Clearing House Association (TACHA) for 25 years. Most recently, Donna served PaymentsFirst as the Executive Vice President of Risk and Compliance. In this role, she managed a team of experts in the performance of over 400 payment audits and risk assessments per year. As a well-known and respected payments industry expert, she has served on numerous Nacha committees and workgroups including: Nacha's Conference Planning Committee, the AAP Blue Ribbon Panel, the Board of Regents, the Faculty for The Payments Institute, the APRP Payments Risk Accreditation Oversight Panel and was selected to serve on Nacha's RMAG in 2020. Donna has led and participated in many other industry groups including roles in Center for Payments (formerly Regional Payments Associations Forum), the Federal Reserve Faster & Secure Payments Workgroups and the Faster Payments Council. Her contributions to the Payment Industry and our membership is far-reaching.    

"We are excited to welcome Donna as President," said Peggy Gachesa, Chief Executive Officer. "Donna is a proven leader with strong strategic objectives, payments expertise and strong core values. With her leadership and guidance, PaymentsFirst will continue to provide high quality services and relevant member benefits. As the payments industry continues to evolve and member needs continue to change, Donna's expertise, pro-active attitude and vision for the future will be a valuable asset.

PaymentsFirst also announced that Chad Frank, previously Senior Vice President, Risk and Compliance, will assume a new role as Executive Vice President, Risk and Compliance effective January 1, 2020. Chad has 16 years of financial and payments experience. Since joining PaymentsFirst in 2017, Chad has spearheaded major strategies and shifts with our risk and compliance products and services. Prior to PaymentsFirst, Chad worked for 13 years with SmartBank, actively working positions such as ACH Manager, Internal Audit Manager where he developed an Enterprise Risk Management foundation for the bank's risk platform, he also served as the Director of Deposit Operations. Chad is actively involved in industry workgroups and committees and currently serves on the Center for Payments Staff Development Group.

"Chad is clearly the best person to lead our Risk and Compliance team, he has the unanimous support from our Executive Management team and our Board," Peggy Gachesa said. "Our management team and Board took a thoughtful approach with consideration of our members, partners and employees ."

The PaymentsFirst Team looks forward to an exciting year beginning with the announced changes and sharp focus on our member services, resources and events. For more information, go to http://www.paymentsfirst.org.

About PaymentsFirst: PaymentsFirst is a non-profit Payments Association for Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and South Carolina. PaymentsFirst originated with a merger in 2015 with the Tennessee Automated Clearing House Association (TACHA), Georgia Automated Clearing House Association (GACHA), Alabama Automated Clearing House Association (ALACHA) and South Carolina Clearing House Association (SOCACHA). PaymentsFirst provides support, education and risk and compliance services to the financial and payments industry.

Contact info:
Name: Jennifer Stadler, CPP, Vice President Marketing, Strategy and Communications
Organization: PaymentsFirst
Company URL: http://www.paymentsfirst.org
Mailing Address: 2 Riverchase Office Plaza, Suite 111 Birmingham, Alabama 35244
Phone: 866-993-3753



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has awarded a $3,085,000 multi-year grant in support of Hope for Haiti in response to the organization's Haitian Solidarity Campaign. The campaign seeks to honor the people of Haiti and their resilience during a decade which saw the devastating impact of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Hurricane Matthew and the most recent wave of political and civil unrest. Funds from the grant will be primarily focused on improving access to quality healthcare, medication and dental services in Southern Haiti.

"We became involved with Hope for Haiti when the earthquake hit 10 years ago and wanted to help. We did our research on organizations working in Haiti and chose them for their intimate knowledge of the country, their boots on the ground and their efficient use of resources to maximize every dollar for those in need," said businesswoman Renee Parsons. "We've continued to partner with Hope for Haiti for all of these same reasons 10 years later. They are making a difference in the communities they serve and we've seen transformational change for the better over the last 10 years. We're proud to work with Hope for Haiti on these important initiatives now, and into the future."

Hope for Haiti's medical programs include managing a free-standing clinic, training and staffing community healthcare workers, operating mobile clinics that extend its reach into rural areas and collaborating with partner agencies to distribute donated medical equipment, medication and medical supplies. In addition to providing direct primary care and underwriting the cost of surgeries, Hope for Haiti is also addressing an increase in chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and malnutrition through both medical intervention and community health education. The organization has also increased its focus on women's health and services for girls in their partner communities in Southern Haiti.

"Hope for Haiti strives to provide the Haitian people with a pathway to a better life despite the numerous challenges that exist, such as the pronounced lack of medical care," said Hope for Haiti CEO Skyler Badenoch. "The success of our mission relies on generous donors like The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation and thanks to this grant, thousands of children, parents and grandparents will get desperately needed care that not only treats but prevents illness."

Hope for Haiti is the leading nonprofit focused on comprehensive poverty alleviation, healthcare and education in Southern Haiti. The organization has implemented an integrated model for development that has been proven to reduce poverty by working with community leaders in rural communities in five key program areas: education, healthcare, infrastructure, access to clean water and economic opportunity.

"Renee and I believe that healthcare is a basic human right," said businessman Bob Parsons. "Hope for Haiti is making it possible for even the most impoverished Haitians to receive medical treatment, essential medications and compassionate care."

Longtime supporters of Hope for Haiti, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation has committed more than $10 million to the organization since 2010 in support of disaster relief, education, healthcare and community development initiatives. Hope for Haiti has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is recognized as a Platinum Level partner by the GuideStar Exchange. To learn more, visit http://www.hopeforhaiti.com.

About Hope For Haiti:
Hope for Haiti is a Naples, Florida, based 501(c)(3) charitable organization with the mission to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children. Building upon 27 years of experience, Hope for Haiti works in five core program areas (Education, Healthcare, Water, Infrastructure and Economy) to connect, heal and empower communities in the Greater South of Haiti. Hope for Haiti is a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator and is a participant at the Platinum Level through the GuideStar Exchange, two leading independent evaluators recognizing the organization's transparency and careful stewardship of donor resources.

About The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation:
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers support to nonprofit organizations successfully working to empower, educate, nurture and nourish people during what is often the darkest time of their lives. Founded in 2012 by philanthropists and business leaders Bob and Renee Parsons to provide hope and life-changing assistance to the country's most vulnerable populations, The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation offers critical funding at critical times to those in need. The Foundation's giving is driven by the core belief that all people – regardless of race, religion, roots, economic status, sexual orientation or gender identity – deserve access to quality healthcare, education and a safe place to call home. Follow @WeDealInHope on social media or visit TBRPF.org to learn more about partner organizations and the important work being done in the community.



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HERNDON, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), is open for entries through March 16, 2020. One of the world's most prestigious and rigorous design competitions, IDEA kicks off its 40th year with a wide range of design categories, a jury of individuals from renowned design companies and educational institutions, and a new jury chair: Jonah Becker, IDSA, SVP of Design at FitBit.

"I am honored and excited to serve as jury chair of the 2020 IDEA program," says Becker. "I think IDEA is without question one of the premier award programs for our industry, and I think the evidence can be seen in the amazing people who are part of the jury. It's the caliber of the entrants. It's the rigor of the submission and review process. And ultimately, it's reflected in the quality of the work that's recognized by IDEA."

An accomplished industrial designer and leader of the ID, UX, UX Research, and Design Operations teams at FitBit, Becker previously served on the IDEA jury in 2012.

"I am very much looking forward to working for the jurors who will be serving in the second year of jury service, as well as being a key part of recruiting new jurors for the 2020 program," Becker declares. "I am deeply committed to increasing the visibility and participation in the 2020 program, as well as ensuring that it continues to reflect the best that our industry has to offer."

The IDEA 2020 jury features 40 experts from some of the world's largest brands, including Adobe, Apple, Casper, Samsung, Knoll, and Nike; major design studios, such as IDEO, Fjord, Newell Brands, Nichetto Studio, and McKinsey Design; and leading universities.

Originally founded to recognize exceptional achievement in industrial design, the IDEA program has since grown to highlight design in many connected disciplines. The IDEA 2020 categories are: Automotive & Transportation, Branding, Children's Products, Commercial & Industrial Products, Consumer Technology, Design Strategy, Digital Interaction, Environments, Home, Furniture & Lighting, Lifestyle & Accessories, Medical & Health, Office & Accessories, Outdoor & Gardens, Packaging, Service Design, Social Impact Design, Sports, Leisure & Recreation, and Student.

IDEA provides designers with the opportunity for worldwide recognition. Top winners are featured in INNOVATION magazine's Yearbook of Design Excellence and the IDEA Gallery. Winning IDEA products are entered into the permanent collection of The Henry Ford Museum, where they remain ever-present symbols of ingenuity and mastery of craft.

Each year, thousands of entries are submitted by design teams across the globe, making IDEA one of the largest and most widely anticipated annual awards programs in the world. IDEA set the benchmark for what a design award represents and has endured to become a career-defining catalyst for those talented enough to win.

In 2018, the IDEA trophies received a beautiful redesign with the help of fuseproject—the design studio founded by longtime IDSA member Yves Béhar. "For anyone who is a maker, who is building something, it's the ultimate achievement to win an IDEA," says Béhar. "IDEA is the award by designers, for designers. Fuseproject worked with IDSA to rebrand IDEA and redesign the trophy to reflect the evolving industry it celebrates."

Follow the journey of #IDSAIDEA 2020 @IDSA on Twitter; Industrial Designers Society of America on LinkedIn and Facebook; and @IDSAdesign on Instagram.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Carrie Green at carrieg@idsa.org.



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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

This spring, Kanuga hosts Elevate: Creation Care and Environmental Justice Conference from March 13 to March 15. Surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the conference is designed for those eager to honor their roles as stewards of creation.

"The Elevate Conference is a call to Episcopalians and other faith communities to take action in the environmental movement. As people of faith, we were created to be intimately involved and caring over creation in a relational and loving way," says Richmond Jones, Kanuga's Director of Formation Programs.    

The event is hosted in collaboration with The Episcopal Church Task Force for Care of Creation and Environmental Racism, Sewanee School of Theology, Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN), Episcopal Relief & Development, Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, and Episcopal Office of Government Relations.

Featured presenters include Rev. Melanie Mullen, the Episcopal Church's Director of Reconciliation, Justice & Creation Care; Michele L. Roberts, Coming Clean Inc. Director of Outreach and Co-Coordinator of the Environmental Justice Health Alliance; and Dr. Andrew Thompson, assistant professor of theological ethics, director of the Sewanee Ministry Collaborative, and director of the Alternative Clergy Training at Sewanee (ACTS) Program.

The conference offers participants a chance to interact with experts involved in environmental justice and creation care. The event includes panel discussions, worship services, nature hikes, group forums, and volunteer opportunities. Sessions are designed to equip guests with the tools necessary to positively impact their church and community.

The Elevate Conference was created as a way to respond to current issues affecting communities around the world. "Environmental issues like climate change and land use are absolutely urgent matters for people of faith today," says Andrew R. H. Thompson, Ph.D., director of the Sewanee Ministry Collaborative and director of the Alternative Clergy Training at Sewanee (ACTS) Program. "They are intimately connected to other issues of vital concern for faith communities such as racism, poverty, and social justice. That's why Kanuga's Elevate: Creation Care and Environmental Justice conference is so timely and important."

Cost for the conference starts $440 with lodging and meals at Kanuga included; commuter rates are also available. For more information and reservations, visit https://www.kanuga.org

For more information about the conference or Kanuga, please contact Melissa McGowan, Marketing Director, at mmcgowan@kanuga.org or 828-692-9136, ext. 2822.




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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is pleased to announce an exclusive interview with Terawatt that will take place on January 7th and air later in 2020.

Terawatt is an online marketplace that makes it easy to be great at your job. We host live-streamed group classes with talented career coaches to make career development easy & affordable.

Successful businesses are made by people who can expertly deploy "hard skills" and "soft skills" to propel a company's growth. Many e-learning companies offer classes that teach hard skills, technical knowledge and academic courses. Terawatt is unique in that we provide impactful soft skills courses in areas such as managing people, speaking with authority, creating meaningful negotiations and many more. While hard skills are essential to an employee's hire, soft skills are what propel individuals to get promoted and make them valuable, long-term contributors.

Terawatt is a key partner for ambitious companies looking to grow their talent from within. Research shows that companies who support employee career development rank highest in profitability, innovation and culture. The biggest companies in the world can afford to offer soft skills development internally, but for those companies looking to make a smaller commitment with the same impact, Terawatt offers an affordable way to upskill employees.

Terawatt will be attending the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 7 -10, 2020, networking with groups committed to using technology to increase workflow and invest in their workforce with reimbursable employee career development. On Tuesday, January 7, the Worldwide Business with kathy ireland crew will be filming at the Terawatt booth in the Sands Expo beginning at 12 PM PST. Attendees are encouraged to visit Terawatt during CES 2020 at:

Tech West
Eureka Park
Sands Expo
Level 1/Hall G
Booth 52948

Additionally, Founder & CEO, Francie Jain, will be speaking on Wednesday, January 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on a panel titled, "So, You Hired a Millennial." The panel will be moderated by John D. Stoll of The Wall Street Journal and will also include Alicia Hamden, Chief of Staff, Global Partnerships at EVERFI, and Charles Kergaravat, Head of International Marketing at Klaxoon.

For more information about Terawatt, visit goterawatt.com and tune in to Fox Business Network as sponsored content later this year. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland airs weekly on Sunday at 5:30pm EST (check your local listing for channel).

About Worldwide Business with kathy ireland
Worldwide Business with kathy ireland is a weekly half-hour show featuring global executives sharing their business insights and framing the opportunities shaping their industries. Hosted by a business mogul, Kathy Ireland interviews some of the brightest minds in business today. The show broadcasts on Fox Business Network as part of their sponsored content line up and internationally on Bloomberg Television. Worldwide Business with kathy ireland extends beyond the weekly on-air program with digital content delivered on various video platforms and across social media.

About Terawatt
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Terawatt hosts live, group courses taught by vetted & talented coaches. All participants are virtual, students split a coach's market rate, and every course is taught by an excellent coach committed to group learning.

Terawatt coaches instruct on their own expertise using our proprietary platform to maximize learning and retention. Studies have shown that live video is more engaging, and therefore better for learning than pre-recorded video. Terawatt takes it one step further by layering on research-based tools to maximize education, connection and immediate results.

Terawatt offers a wide range of courses to power change. Our expert coaches teach subjects as varied as career mapping, leadership development, time management, and many more. Don't see what you are looking for? Let us know—we'll build a class for you.

To learn more, visit http://www.goterawatt.com.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne has taken on many parts throughout the years but is also involved in educational television. In an upcoming episode of of Behind The Scenes Laurence Fishburne will introduce new content on sleep studies taking place to diagnose sleep apnea. The show is of the informational variety and reviews a broad spectrum of issues influencing people all over the globe.

It is estimated 22 million Americans suffer from moderate to severe sleep apnea. Roughly 26% of adults between the ages of 30-70 may have the sleep disorder. Sleep apnea makes a person repeatedly stop and begin breathing while asleep. The disease increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.

Medical experts are conducting studies to detect the disease to treat it properly. The studies include nocturnal polysomnography and home tests. Nocturnal polysomnography tests monitor the heart, brain and lung activity, leg and arm movements, breathing patterns, and blood oxygen levels while hooked up to a machine during sleep. Home tests measure the blood oxygen level, breathing and airflow patterns, and heart rate.

In the new episode of "Behind The Scenes," the show will interview sleep apnea experts about the tests utilized in the detection of the disease. They will also discuss how sleep apnea is impacting people worldwide.

The educational program "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is given a careful review before broadcast to a public audience. As an acknowledgment for its efforts, the show has received a multitude of awards.



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ROSEMONT, ILL. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), announces the winners of the 2019-2020 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. The winners are invited to the 2020 International Roofing Expo (IRE) in Dallas, Texas, where they will be recognized at the NRCA's Industry Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception, February 5, 2019, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Celebrating its 20th year, the MVP Awards program honors leadership in the field. Contractors nominate field workers including roofing crew workers, foremen or superintendents. Distributors and supplier firms may nominate warehouse employees, warehouse foremen, drivers or equipment operators. Individuals can be nominated for their outstanding on-the-job performance and workmanship or their philanthropic contributions outside the workplace. Since the program's inception 20 years ago, 674 employees have been nominated and 255 winners and finalists have been recognized.

2019-2020 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award Winners include:

Chris Bower – Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship
Superintendent
Exterior Solutions of Georgia, dba Bone Dry Roofing Company
Bogart, GA

Jimmy "Lefty" Cobb – Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship
Superintendent
Graham Roofing Incorporated
West Point, MS

Todd Dunlap – Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship; Other Noteworthy Contributions Outside the Workplace
Superintendent, Warehouse Foreman, Equipment Operator
Frost Roofing, Inc.
Wapakoneta, OH

Piotr Lis – Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship
Superintendent
KPost Company
Dallas, TX

Corey Morris – Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship
Foreman
Spann Roofing and Sheet Metal
Conway, SC

Heriberto Rodriquez – Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship
Superintendent
Exterior Solutions of Georgia, dba Bone Dry Roofing Company
Bogart, GA

Michael Ryan – Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship
Equipment Operator
OMG, Inc.
Agawam, MA

On Wednesday, February 5, during NRCA's Industry Awards Ceremony, one winner will be announced as Professional Roofing's Best of the Best, a recognition co-sponsored by OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Mass. and Professional Roofing magazine. Josh Kelly, Roofing Alliance President and Vice President of Product Development & Innovation at OMG stated, "The Roofing Alliance's MVP Task Force determines the Best of the Best Award winner after a thorough evaluation of MVP winners using criteria such as on-the-job safety, on-the-job performance, recruiting new workers, community service and other noteworthy contributions to determine the Best of the Best. We are very proud of all the winners and especially the past and future Best of the Best Award winners."

Previous Best of the Best Award winners include:
2008: Rodney Griffith, foreman, Centimark Corp., Pelham, Ala., and Teri Stallion, field superintendent, Innovative Roofing Group, Atlanta, Ga.
2009: Eugena Madeley, yard/receiving/truck driver, Gooding, Simpson & Mackes Inc., Ephrata, Pa.
2010: Richard Heilinger, service specialist, Gooding, Simpson & Mackes Inc., Ephrata, Pa.
2011: George Denton, superintendent, Supreme Roofing Systems Inc., Dallas, Texas
2012: David Baytosh, superintendent, Advanced Roofing Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
2013: Dan Pastore, superintendent, Upstate Roofing and Painting Inc., Rochester, N.Y.
2014: Ryan Watts, foreman for Jurin Roofing Services Inc., Quakertown, Pa.
2015: Scott Luck, foreman at CentiMark Corp., Canonsburg, Pa.
2016: Curtis Purvis, superintendent for Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Farmers Branch, Texas
2017: Narcisco Alarcon, superintendent, Antis Roofing + Waterproofing, Irvine, Calif.
2018: Alan Baird, foreman for Core Contractors Inc., Denver, Colo.
2019: Brandon Reese, foreman at Korellis Roofing, Hammond, Ind.

To learn more about the Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards, visit http://www.roofingalliance.net or contact Bennett Judson, the Roofing Alliance's executive director, at bjudson@nrca.net. To learn how to attend NRCA's Industry Awards Ceremony to see the Best of the Best Award presentation, visit http://www.theroofingexpo.com.

About the Roofing Alliance
The Roofing Alliance is committed to shaping the industry's future by funding education, research, scholarships and philanthropic initiatives, all for the purpose of securing the industry's future excellence. Composed of 170 members representing extraordinary leaders from the contracting, manufacturing, distribution and service provider communities, the Roofing Alliance has committed $13 million to enhance the performance and long-term viability of the industry and allocated more than $5 million to fund 48 research, education, technical and philanthropic programs and projects. Serving as the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), Roofing Alliance members are focused on giving back and supporting high-quality educational programs and ensuring timely and forward-thinking industry responses to major economic and technological issues. For more information about Roofing Alliance initiatives, visit http://www.roofingalliance.net.



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DAVIS, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

The global GRC membership took part in the ballot in November, and the result was that two new members of the Board were elected: Kelly Blake and Elisabeth de Jong.

They join two other members who have been re-elected to the Board of Directors: Ann Robertson Tait and Josh Nordquist.

The diverse membership of the Board of Directors reflects the mission of the GRC to represent the entire global geothermal community.

Will Pettitt, Executive Director of the GRC commented, "We congratulate the elected members of the Board on their success and welcome their talents and commitment. Our new board is 21 strong with 38% women. We continue to develop a diverse organization and strive for balanced gender representation. I look forward to working with the new Board on our transformative 2020 vision of increasing public awareness of geothermal energy across society."

Photos of the new Board of Directors can be seen on the GRC Website at https://geothermal.org/bod.html

As of December 2019, the membership of the GRC stands at just under 1,200 with representation from nearly 40 different countries. If you would like to connect with this global geothermal community please consider joining the GRC and enjoy all the benefits of our association. As a GRC member you can also run for election to the Board of Directors and serve on Board committees. More information can be found at https://geothermal.org/membership.html

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About the Geothermal Resources Council:

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) will be celebrating 50 years of service to the global geothermal energy community in 2022. The GRC is dedicated to advancing geothermal development around the world through education, research, and outreach. For more information, please visit http://www.geothermal.org.

Get your daily geothermal news at Global Geothermal News. Become a fan on Facebook. Join the geothermal community on LinkedIn. Follow GRC on Twitter [@GRC2001 and #GRCAM2020]. Check out GRC's YouTube Channel. See geothermal photos on GRC's Flicker page.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Envision today announced Envision Dallas as the new name for Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind. The rebranding formalizes a relationship initiated in 2018, when the Wichita, Kansas-based Envision added Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind to its growing family. With locations in 11 states, Envision is one of the country's largest employers of people with visual impairments. Envision's mission is to improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.

"We are proud to expand our geographic footprint and mission into the Dallas area to meet a growing need for low vision rehabilitation, programs, services and employment," said Michael Monteferrante, president and CEO of Envision. "We look forward to the evolution of Envision Dallas into an even more robust organization led by Executive Director David Stupay and to identifying additional opportunities to help people with vision loss nationwide."

Stupay, a veteran leader of multiple agencies in several states that help children and adults with developmental disabilities, was named as the new executive director on December 12.

Established in 1931, Envision Dallas currently serves 150,000 people in 11 North Texas counties who are blind or low vision. Since joining the Envision family, Envision Dallas has served an increasing number of people with vision loss through new initiatives and strategic leadership. In October, Envision Dallas announced it will become the new home of the American Foundation for the Blind Center on Vision Loss and Esther's Place, a specially designed model apartment that helps individuals who are blind or low vision learn to live more independently.

About Envision: Envision promotes advocacy and independence for those who are blind or low vision. Founded in 1933, Envision is one of the largest employers of individuals with vision loss in the nation. Headquartered in Wichita, Kan., Envision's mission is to improve the quality of life and provide inspiration and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research. For more information, visit http://www.envisionus.com.



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CARROLLTON, TEXAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

After leading the market as a top-rated online event platform, vFairs continues innovating to address pain points in the recruitment sector. vFairs has revamped its Job Board offering with a new look and feel, and brand new feature set designed to solve issues such as data entry that universities have historically struggled with.

When implementing a job board, universities and colleges have to assign resources to either chase down employers to keep updating their jobs or manually copy over the latest job listings and expire closed ones. For a number of organizations, this challenge becomes an obstacle in adopting job boards. However, vFairs aims to solve this with a unique solution.

With every job board instance, vFairs also offers a scraping service to automatically harvest job postings from career sites of partner employers and publish them on the job board. Universities simply indicate who their affiliated employers are or share consolidated Excel sheets, and vFairs takes care of the rest. This eliminates the typical hassle university representatives face and their work is reduced to minimal moderation tasks.

Here are other highlights of the vFairs job board platform:

The Job Board remains live throughout the year and isn't dependent on the core product (virtual job fairs). This expands opportunities for both employers and candidates to recruit and apply for positions all-round the year.

Job seekers can have access to job descriptions, save jobs, and apply with just a few clicks. They can also choose to set up alerts for upcoming jobs, eliminating their chance to miss out on an opportunity.

On the other hand, employers can advertise vacancies and access applications, not just for their posted jobs, but also for the entire resume database present on the job board.

"We understand that Career Services focus on facilitating the connecting between top employers and their student base but don't have the liberty to spare resources to drive a technological product and operations. We identified this problem time and time again with the several customers who conduct virtual job fairs for us and with our job board product, we aim to lay these obstacles to rest - once and for all," says Muhammad Younas, CEO at vFairs.

About vFairs: vFairs is a top-rated Virtual Event Platform that enables and equips organizers to make strong, valuable connections with their target audience. Ensuring their virtual event delivers the results that customers desire, vFairs has been succeeding in providing an alternative to physical events such as job fairs and career fairs to leading companies and universities like Nestle, T-Mobile, American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen College, Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE), University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and many others.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Cerebral Palsy Alliance Foundation (CPARF) is proud to announce the award of nearly $16,000 in funding to its 2019 Small-Grant Cohort. The winning grants fund critical researcher training, equipment, and travel to several underserved nations to help treat people with cerebral palsy (CP) and assist their families.

CPARF funds research that will change the lives of people with CP, a disability that affects 18 million people globally.

Each member of the 2019 Small-Grant Cohort advances CPARF's mission in a tailored way. A training grant will support Dr. Susanne Martin Herz of University of California, San Francisco, as she learns how to administer the General Movements Assessment to diagnose CP quickly and prescribe vital early intervention therapies. She will share her experience with pediatricians in low- and middle-income countries and guide US-based pediatricians, leading to earlier diagnosis and treatment.

A small equipment grant will enable Northeastern University's Dr. Danielle Levac to set up a mobile virtual reality (VR) lab to understand how children with CP learn new movement skills in VR, as well as how they can transfer these skills to real environments. The lab's mobility will help them reach more children than they ever have before.

CPARF's travel grants will take researchers to Malawi, Belize, and Zimbabwe. Katherine Herman and Juliette Schmidli of Otis College of Art and Design will teach caregivers in Malawi to use Appropriate Paper-Based Technology — affordable, templated, corrugated cardboard chairs that support children with CP so that they can sit upright, strengthen weakened muscles, and increase eye contact and social interaction as they observe their surroundings from a new perspective.

Dr. Margaret Cristofalo of Seattle University will visit the Children's Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) in Zimbabwe to study how caregivers experience raising children with developmental disabilities. She will identify ways to improve long-term outcomes for children with CP and strengthen quality of life for their families. She will support interventions for these children, ensure that their caregivers give appropriate, effective care, and help support research at the CRU.

Long Island University's Dr. Nia Mensah will lead occupational and physical therapy students as they treat children with disabilities on a life-changing spring break trip to Belize — a country with nearly 400,000 people that currently has no occupational therapists and only one physical therapist.

CPARF will announce its Large-Grant Cohort later this year.

CPARF'S MISSION
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation won't stop until people with CP can live pain-free, until they can live the lives they envision for themselves, and until they can express what's on their mind and be understood even when they can't communicate verbally. We won't stop until we can prevent CP in the first place. We won't stop until we find a cure. As the only organization in the world solely focused on CP research, CPARF is poised to reshape the disability landscape. We're poised to make breakthroughs. We are poised to change lives.

To learn more about CPARF's funded research projects, visit http://www.cparf.org or contact info@cparf.org.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Registration is open for two exciting medical toxicology events in March 2020 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

The first ACMT event is a one-day symposium on Thursday, March 12, 2020, 'Opioid Epidemic: Controversies and Creative Solutions.' This event will go beyond the basics and discuss big-picture approaches to the opioid epidemic. We will address novel, cutting edge, and controversial approaches, including safe-injection sites, mobile buprenorphine induction, urban greening, and others.

Featured presentations and experts for 'Opioid Epidemic: Controversies and Creative Solutions' include:
 
Overview of the Opioid Epidemic: New York City Perspective
Lewis Goldfrank, MD, FACMT, Herbert W. Adams Professor of Emergency Medicine at New York University-Bellevue Hospital
 
The New Neurobiology of Addiction and Implications for Innovative Treatment Solutions
Petros Levounis, MD, MA, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry at Rutgers New Jersey Medical Center
 
Point Counterpoint: We Should Curb Opioid Prescribing
Andrew Kolodny, MD, Senior Scientist, Institute for Behavioral Health; Co-Director of Opioid Policy Research, Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University
 
The symposium precedes the 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting.
Learn More and register for the 2020 Symposium.

The second ACMT event is the 18th Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday, March 13-Sunday, March 15. Since 2003, the ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) has provided an opportunity for specialists in the field of medical toxicology to gather together, network, and learn from the cutting-edge research of their peers. The event will elevate the field's discourse by featuring national and international authorities speaking on current practices in medical toxicology.

Featured presentations for the 2020 ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting include:

Moral Toxicology: Where is the Line? 
Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, Director, Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine

World Trade Center Health Program: Toxicological Implications 
Michael Crane, MD, MPH, Medical Director World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence at Mount Sinai Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at Mount Sinai

UK Novichok Attack
Simon Thomas, MD, Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Newcastle University and NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle, UK; and
Stevan Emmett, MBChB, D.Phil, Principal Medical Officer and Senior Clinical Fellow, Defense Science and Technology Laboratory, UK

Exposomics: Environmental Effects on Health, Life & Disease
Robert O. Wright, MD, MPH, Professor and Ethel H Wise Chair, Department of Environmental Medicine & Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai

Doing Harm: Examining the Drugs Used in Sexual Assault
Ann Arens, MD, Medical Toxicologist, Emergency Medicine Physician; Hennepin Healthcare, Minnesota Poison Control System

Learn more and register for the 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting.
*Early Bird discounts for both events expire on January 31, 2020.

The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional, nonprofit association of physicians with recognized expertise and board certification in medical toxicology. Our members specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. ACMT members work in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership.




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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

The World Health Organization has declared infertility a global public health issue; according to WHO, over 10% of women in a stable relationship of five years or longer, worldwide, have tried unsuccessfully to conceive a baby and carry it to term.1 "Infertility is a global problem, affecting both men and women of all races, countries, and sexual orientations. It is also, however, intensely personal to those who are struggling with it," says Dr. Mark P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE, Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center, and Professor, University of Central Florida College of Medicine. "Infertility is devastating, and the process of diagnosis and treatment can be both frustrating and extremely confusing."

In addition to being a nationally recognized expert in his field, Dr. Trolice is a former infertility patient with five adopted children. Based on his professional and personal experience, he has created a guidebook to help infertility patients and their families understand their options and navigate the complexities of their particular situation. Written in clear and understandable language for the layperson, The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility: Discovering Your Reproductive Potential and Maximizing Your Odds of Having a Baby will be published January 7th 2020 by Harvard Common Press/Quarto.

In mapping out an infertility patient's journey, The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility explains the most optimal time of life to conceive, the right time to see a fertility specialist, evidence-based diagnostic tests and treatment, and alternative family building: egg/sperm donors, surrogacy, and adoption. Dr. Trolice also deals candidly with the potential conflict of physicians' interests due to high priced technologic treatments and recommends patients be their own advocates while proceeding with caution.

A major factor in declining fertility rates, both in the U.S. and worldwide, is the fact that more women are delaying having children compared with those women from a generation or two ago. Peak fertility occurs before age 30, and then begins to decline: by half at age 35, and half again at 40. This does not, however, mean that childbearing by older women is out of the question. In The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility, Dr. Trolice relates the experience of one of his patients who became, at 46, the oldest woman in the U.S. (at the time) to deliver a baby using her own eggs through IVF.

"Children," says Dr. Trolice, "are also the hope of every couple or individual seeking to reproduce and also the prayers from those affected with infertility. Both as a doctor and as one who has personally struggled with infertility, I understand that while treatment encourages that hope, it causes anxiety and uncertainty as well. That is why I have made it my mission in The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility—as well as in my practice and my entire professional life—to optimize the experience and maximize the success of every patient challenged to build a family."

"The Fertility Doctors Guide to Overcoming Infertility" Discovering your Reproductive Potential and Maximizing Your Odds of Having a Baby" is a non-fiction infertility book written by Mark P. Trolice, MD, FACOG, FACS, FACE; Director, Fertility CARE: The IVF Center Professor, UCF College of Medicine. This book is to be used as a companion guide through every step of an individual's infertility journey—a guide that explains the most optimal time to conceive, advises the right time for an evaluation by a fertility specialist, recommends evidence-based diagnostic testing and treatment including IVF, and discusses alternative family building such as egg/sperm donation, surrogacy, and adoption. Buy the book on Amazon or visit Dr. Trolice via his professional website http://drmarktrolice.com

About Dr. Mark P. Trolice
Mark P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE, is the Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center. He also serves as Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando and as Medical Director of the Egg Donor Program at Cryos International, the world's largest sperm donor bank. Dr. Trolice is double Board-certified in OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinology/infertility (REI), and he is a Fellow of the American Colleges of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), Surgeons (FACS), and Endocrinology (FACE). Dr. Trolice is a member of The RESOLVE Physicians Council and is a recipient of the Advocacy Leadership Award by The National PCOS Association. Dr. Trolice is also an accomplished author with his 2019 book release of "The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility: Discovering Your Reproductive Potential and Maximizing Your Odds of Having a Baby".
http://drmarktrolice.com.

1.    "Infertility is a global public health issue," World Health Organization, 2019.

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

R3 Stem Cell is now offering access to all regenerative training courses for only $1975. The access, known as the R3 Annual Membership, is available 24/7 and includes all the stem cell and exosome courses.

For several years, R3 Stem Cell has been offering first rate regenerative medicine training courses in person. For the online regenerative training courses, R3 assembled all of the presentations and procedures into top notch online courses so providers can experience them in the comfort of their own home or office anytime.

According to R3 CEO David Greene, MD, MBA, "The courses offer info on stem cells and Exosomes that is immediately useful in practice. Whether it's how to perform a procedure, how the regenerative biologics work or how to obtain patients and convert them, it's all in the courses! We also offer completion certificates for the courses which are great for framing or to help with malpractice carriers."

Overall, there are over 50 presentation and procedure videos. The comprehensive stem cell course includes procedure videos showing all types of joint and soft tissue injections, along with infusion protocols, nebulizer and intranasal methods too. There are also presentations on exosomes and stem cell biologics along with the latest methods for patient acquisition and lead conversion.

The providers performing the procedures are regenerative experts who have performed hundreds of cases. The procedures in the videos include real patients receiving real biologics. The courses do not have to be completed in the same setting, but providers can come and go at will.

Also, the courses may also be purchased individually as well if desired. This includes the Comprehensive Online Stem Cell Training Course, the Online Regenerative Aesthetics Course and others.

In addition, those who sign up for the Annual Membership will receive 20% off any in person training course during the year. To sign up for the course, visit https://online.stemcelltrainingcourse.org/annual-membership/ or simply call (844) GET-STEM for more information.




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YPSILANTI, MICH. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

GameAbove, a group of dedicated Eastern Michigan University alumni with various academic and professional backgrounds, continues to support all aspects of the institution with a recent $1 million contribution to the new Student-Athlete Performance Center.

The contribution was made in honor of the late Brian Clouse, a standout offensive lineman for the EMU football team in the 1980s and longtime member of the greater Ypslianti community who passed away in June 2019. The main entrance of the new athletic center is called the Clouse Family Atrium, a 1,288-square-foot welcome room that displays the championship success of Eastern Michigan athletics throughout its history, including the 1987 conference championship season and California Bowl win during Brian's final year of college football. The new Center also includes the Brian Clouse Players' Lounge, a space that allows football student-athletes to study, and bond with teammates.

"GameAbove is proud to join the many supporters who have provided funding and continue to contribute to the outstanding athletic program at Eastern Michigan. The new training facility is a wonderful and much-needed addition," said Denis Wolcott, spokesperson for GameAbove. "We're especially pleased to recognize Brian, who was a very giving, unselfish and gentle individual as well as an outstanding college athlete."

"Brian was a loving and caring father, husband, son and brother who touched family and friends in many positive ways. His is a legacy of compassion, support and giving back to his community. We know this honor will serve his memory and legacy for future generations," said Brian's wife, Jill.

The Student-Athlete Performance Center, which debuted last August, is a 63,000-square-foot, two-story structure that houses the sports medicine, performance and equipment operations areas. Additionally, the facility has locker rooms, coaches' offices, and meeting spaces for the football team, while also including a new video board inside Rynearson Stadium.

"Eastern Michigan University wants to thank GameAbove and the many other private donors who have contributed to this very advanced and well-designed student-athlete training facility," said EMU Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee. "Honoring Brian with this gift leaves a lasting highlight to an outstanding college football player and a reminder to future athletes about the importance of character and giving back to your community."

Over the past few months, GameAbove has donated more than $12.5 million to academic, athletic and supportive programs at Eastern Michigan University. Previously announced gifts of $3.5 million to EMU include the "GameAbove, Faculty First" initiative to support faculty development and the "Student Matters Most" grant to assist the academic and program needs of current and future students. The student initiatve focuses on providing financial resources for learning clubs, intramural sports, student government and student organization priorities, as well as solutions for student homelessness and housing insecurity, among other near-term needs.

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About The GameAbove
At The GameAbove, our primary focus is to help shape, inspire and support the current and future students of Eastern Michigan University by reaching new heights in learning through transformation and inspiration in the educational experience. Together, we will strive for that next level of success with a GameAbove all others. The GameAbove family of organizations will also help improve the higher education experience by exploring and supporting the use of innovative financial models to sustain universities, creative giving within the community, enhancing the campus environment, elevating athletics and promoting pioneering academic programs. http://www.gameabove.com

About Eastern Michigan University
Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves nearly 18,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and, its graduate school. EMU is regularly recognized by national publications for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website.



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BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

ABCT, the Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut, today announced the second cohort of emerging biosciences ventures invited to participate in the annual program. Twelve ventures will participate in the 6.5-month-long program that features business education to develop fundable business plans and a professional network. All startups will receive an entrepreneur coach, access to active business professionals and support with preparation to pitch to investors.

The selected startups were chosen following an extensive screening process. Expert scientists, active investors and business strategists rated the ventures based on metrics such as the strength of the team, uniqueness of insights into the problems they are solving and their capacity to revolutionize the life sciences industry.

The 2020 ABCT cohort participants and ventures include:

Abhijit Patel (Yale): Binary Genomics aims to develop and commercialize a blood test to enable early cancer detection via tumor- derived DNA signatures in the circulation.

Chad Bouton (Independent): Neuvotion technology treats those living with paralysis and movement disorders through AI-driven neurostimulation that modulates specific nerve and muscle targets to restore functional movement.

David Rowe (UConn): Cloud based generation and analysis of biologically meaningful fluorescent histological signals from mineralized tissue to assess regenerative, therapeutic and genetic challenges affecting the skeletal system.

Elizabeth Cusack (Independent): RBK Biotech has developed a nutritional product optimized for cancer care aimed at preventing and alleviating cancer related nutritional crisis and metabolically rooted treatment side effects.

Henry Smilowitz (UConn): Iodine nanoparticles that enhance radiotherapy useful in better treating brain tumors and other cancers.

Jayme Coates (Independent): Lactation Innovations Manoula is a non- invasive medical grade sensor that accurately detects the quantity of breast milk during breastfeeding to reduce prevalence of hypernatremic dehydration.

Lawrence Silbart (Independent): Bandage Products LLC Therapeutic produces advanced wound care products using non-toxic biodegradable microneedles to 'heal skin wounds and infections from the inside out.

Mark Roser (Independent): Results Group has developed a passive ankle-foot exoskeleton that inserts a spring in parallel to the Achilles tendon to improve propulsion and plantar off-loading.

Mrinal Kumar (Independent): OnTrack Rehabilitation stimulates patient balance and vision to drive faster, safer, concussion recovery.

Triantafyllos Tafas (Independent): QCDx develops a novel liquid biopsy to deliver precision cancer diagnosis via early cancer detection, monitoring of treatment efficacy, and surveillance for disease recurrence.

Thomas Wilson (Independent): Interact Medical delivering the clinical benefits of patient-matched implants and innovative 3D- printable materials to more patients through a focused, expedited service.

Yaw Ofuso Ansong Jr. (University of New Haven): Kova is building an AI-backed medical diagnostic platform that makes the diagnosis of sickle cell and other blood diseases cheaper, on-demand and more efficient.

Members of last year's cohort have since accomplished a number of important milestones. Choukri Ben Mamoun of ELIV5 was awarded 2nd place in the Yale Innovation Summit pitch competition, won the Yale Pitchfest and was awarded an Small Business Innovation Research grant (SBIR). Qi Zhao of Enrich Therapeutics won an SBIR and moved into BioCT's Innovation Commons incubator in Groton. Tom Wenchell of RevMedica closed the company's seed round. Jeremy Wiygul of Pelex won 2nd place at the Weill Cornell Pitch Competition and closed his company's seed round. Ludmila Kvochina of MIDA/Vanessa Research advanced her diagnostic and started clinical trials.

For more information on these ventures and their successes, read the Impact Report for ABCT 2019 found at ABCT.co.

ABCT also announced the addition of Tom Gerson, resident of Old Saybrook to its team. Tom serves as Head of Coaching.

ABCT is initiated by CTNext and supported by Marcum LLP, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC, Kaneka, Pfizer, Shipman and Goodwin, Wiggin and Dana, and AON.

About ABCT
ABCT is a competitive-entry, six-month-long program that helps emerging bioscience ventures grow by providing entrepreneurship education and business networking to access global funders and prospective team members. ABCT supports the development of Connecticut as a hub of bioscience invention and commercialization by harnessing the creativity and ambition present in the state's academic institutions, spinouts from established institutions and serial entrepreneurs. Through its Pitch to Build Your Venture events, it connects talent to start-ups. Through ABCT CE events it supports entrepreneurs with education and networks critical to start successful bioscience-based businesses. For more information, visit http://www.abct.co.

About Design Technologies
Design Technologies helps build emergent intellectual property (IP)–focused ventures and founded ELabNYC, the successful biosciences pre-accelerator program in New York City for research institution spinouts. ELabNYC ventures have raised over $400M, including Yiviva, a Yale spinout from Yung-Chi Cheng's lab, Landos Therapeutics, Cresilon, Histowiz and Carespeak (OptimizeRx).



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) has created a new consulting service focused on supporting higher education business, finance, and administrative operations and services.

NACUBO's approach to consulting will help institutions to grow net revenue, build capacity, identify pragmatic solutions, and conduct operational assessments that focus on action and effectiveness. With a team of consultants, NACUBO is poised to deliver customized solutions in the following areas:

Sustainable business models

Operational assessments

Executive coaching and professional development

Data analytics

President and board support

Financial assessment and the ecosystem of higher education

Mergers and partnerships

Custom-built revenue growth

"The time is right for NACUBO to offer tailored business expertise to colleges and universities," said NACUBO President and CEO Susan Whealler Johnston. "Our new service will put customized consulting within reach for institutions of all sizes and will help them to continue to deliver high-quality postsecondary education to students."

The consulting service is open to all colleges and universities. Discounted pricing will be offered to NACUBO member institutions.

"As the premier association for higher education financial management, NACUBO has a unique and vital role to play in preserving the sustainability of our institutions," said Lynn Valenter, vice chancellor for finance and operations at Washington State University Vancouver and chair of the NACUBO board of directors. "This new consulting service will help to ensure that institutions have access to the financial expertise members have indicated they need to succeed."

For more information on consulting, please contact Jim Hundrieser, NACUBO vice president for consulting services, at consulting@nacubo.org. For media inquiries, please contact Katy McCreary, senior manager of public relations, at kmccreary@nacubo.org.

About NACUBO
The National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) is a membership organization representing more than 1,900 colleges and universities across the country. The association's mission is to advance the economic vitality, business practices, and support of higher education institutions in pursuit of their missions.



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RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Halfpricesoft.com has just announced ezPaycheck payroll software bundle version is extended for Amazon customers through January 31, 2020. Employers can begin processing end of year payroll and forms with 2019 version and then continue on with the 2020 year processing, seamlessly.

"ezPaycheck 2019-2020 bundle version has been extended until January 31st, 2020 for Amazon for customer convenience," said Dr. Ge, Founder of Halfpricesoft.com.

Business owners and Human Resource staff are invited to visit https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp and download ezPaycheck for up to 30 days with no cost or obligation. (Please note: TRIAL appears on checks and forms until the purchased license key is entered).

Features available in ezPaycheck payroll software are:

Updated tax tables for all 50 states, Washington D.C., and federal taxes

Three popular printing formats: check-in-middle, check-on-bottom or check-on-top

Print Forms W2, W3, 940 and 941 (Copy A W2 and W3 Required)

Masks employee Social Security numbers on check stubs for security purposes

Flexibility for special tax deduction needs

Auto-fill data feature

Assign multiple pay rates to employees for varying shifts, assignments or projects.

Data import/export feature to use ezPaycheck data with other applications

Multi-user network versions available:

Priced at $99 per computer, per calendar year ( 2019-2020 bundle version is available at a discounted cost for the month of January), To start the no obligation 30-day test drive today, please visit https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp.

About halfpricesoft.com
Halfpricesoft.com is a leading provider of small business software, including online and desktop payroll software, online employee attendance tracking software, accounting software, in-house business and personal check printing software, W2, software,
1099 software, Accounting software, 1095 form software and ezACH direct deposit software. Software from halfpricesoft.com is trusted by thousands of customers and will help small business owners simplify payroll processing and streamline business management.



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CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

From King Bowser and Aesop's tireless tortoise to the brothers Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello and Raphael, literature and pop culture are awash with famous turtles. In the real world, however, these shelled reptiles are often overlooked, despite their ecological value and a global decline in turtle populations.

"I always say that turtles are under-studied, under-represented and under-appreciated, despite the important role they play," says Dr. Josh Ennen, an aquatic conservation biologist at the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute. "I have a strong respect for turtles, and I'm deeply appreciative of their resilience."

Turtles are textbook examples of so-called "living fossils," predating dinosaurs and outlasting the calamity that wiped them out. Despite a history of indomitably surviving whatever nature can throw at them, turtles now face threats such as habitat loss and unsustainable trafficking that have made them the planet's most-imperiled group of vertebrates.

In light of these threats, turtles could definitely use a bit more attention. Fortunately, there are nearly enough species of turtles — 360 — to celebrate a new one every day for an entire year.

That's exactly what the Tennessee Aquarium and a variety of zoological institutions and conservation organizations plan to do in 2020. This ensemble of turtle care experts and fans is officially declaring 2020 to be "The Year of the Turtle."

This yearlong turtle bonanza will comprise a wide range of turtle-y awesome updates and additions to the Aquarium visitor experience as well as training a bigger spotlight on the work being done by conservation groups to study and safeguard turtles around the world.

Since opening its doors in May 1992, the Aquarium has always been a steadfast champion of chelonians and is home to the largest collection of freshwater turtles in North America. Turtles can be found in many of the Aquarium's habitats, and the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute is at the forefront of conservation efforts to study and protect turtle species, especially in the turtle-rich environs of the Southeast.

"At the global scale, the Tennessee Aquarium is one of the premiere places for turtle conservation and research," Ennen says. "From hatching out some of the rarest species on the planet to international research projects where we're figuring out how we can best conserve turtle species, we have turtles covered at all levels. I think that's what makes this place so special and unique."

During 2020, the Aquarium will leverage its turtle expertise to show guests why these reptiles are not only amazing animals but also increasingly in need of help. The shell-ebration comprises a variety of activities and educational outreach, including:

The Turtle Trail — As they wind their way from the mountains to the sea in the River Journey building, guests will find a string of themed "trail blazes" that offer interesting insights about many turtle species on display that might otherwise have been overlooked.

Turtle Odyssey 3D — On Feb. 13, the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater will begin screening this all-new, giant-screen film. The production focuses on the epic journey undertaken by Green Sea Turtles hatchlings and scientific efforts to save this majestic species from extinction. This journey "through the eyes of a turtle" features narration by Academy Award-winner and turtle conservation champion Russell Crowe.

Turtles of the World — On March 1, guests will be able to explore a completely refreshed and expanded gallery focused on highlighting turtle diversity with particular emphasis on turtle "hotspots" in Southeast Asia and the Southeastern United States. The gallery features several new exhibits, a variety of kid-friendly interactive games and a working turtle nursery where guests can observe scientists caring for turtle hatchlings.

Despite their dissimilar appearance, turtles and humans lifespans follow similar courses, from their life expectancy to the age at which they reach sexual maturity. Unfortunately, the general decline of turtles worldwide is largely the result of human activity, says Dave Collins, the Aquarium's director of forests and animal behavior.

"The international trade in turtles, particularly into Asia, is extremely heavy, but the biggest challenge they face is having a safe place to live," Collins says. "As human communities expand, the threats to turtles continue to grow as well. Turtles need a safe place to live for 20, 30, 40 — even 100 — years. Once their environment has been disrupted, their populations are frequently severely impacted or even lost."

But, he adds, the Year of the Turtle celebration will offer opportunities to show people the incredible diversity of turtles around the world and highlight the important roles they play in environments much closer to home.

"One of the most important roles the Aquarium has always played and will continue to play this year is bringing awareness of turtles to the public," Collins says. "We help to make people like turtles more when they come here and see the diversity of turtles we have on exhibit. That's a big part of getting people to care."

Learn more about The Tennessee Aquarium's Year of the Turtle online.



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BURLINGTON, KY. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Passionately written and filled with memorable characters, Susan Troutt's "Caleb and Shallow" continues her legacy of providing books for young readers that are filled with both humor and heart. For her 9th publication, Troutt felt inspired to write this story after her 8-year old grandson came up with names for the characters. From there, the story of 12-year old Caleb and a golden retriever named Shallow came to life.

After experiencing a tragic loss and a broken leg, Caleb is going through big changes when Shallow, a stray dog, suddenly appears in his life. Caleb and his grandmother learn how to tackle challenges they face, including Shallow's new role as house pet. The chapter book's story is told in the voices of both Caleb and Shallow, and readers can expect a heartwarming tale that will resonate with anyone who has been through hard times.

Written with elementary and middle school readers in mind, Troutt hopes readers will feel inspired by the relationship between boy and dog and their ability to help each other grow.

"Even though one may feel alone in this world, there is someone out there just waiting to be a friend," the author said. "The first step is always the hardest but reaching out to someone pays off in the end."

"Caleb and Shallow" delivers a touching story that truly showcases the power of perseverance and friendship. This book makes the perfect gift for young readers and they can expect more stories from Troutt in the near future. Learn more about her previous works at http://www.susantroutt.com.

"Caleb and Shallow"
By Susan Troutt
ISBN: 9781728322636 (softcover); 9781728322629 (electronic)
Available at the AuthorHouse Online Bookstore, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author
Kentucky author Susan Troutt began her writing career as a teenage guest columnist for The Shively News, a local Louisville, Kentucky newspaper. Her alma mater, Louisville's Valley High School, welcomed her as the 5th female and the 42nd inductee into the school's Hall of Fame for her contribution to the world of literature and education. She has devoted her life to helping children appreciate good literature and thus began writing children's books. Her publications include the hilarious "Jake" series (The How-to Joke, Jake the Detective, The Math Problem, and Who Are You Calling Little Shrimpy?) and the realistic fiction series, "Tales from the Granite Countertop" (The Child Pirate, Pirates to the End, Not as It Seems, The Missing Persons List, and Caleb and Shallow). As a retired elementary teacher and former Boone County Teacher of the Year, her writing workshops encourage students to appreciate reading and discover the magic of words. She is also the chairperson of Indiana's WordWrites Guild.

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ANGEL FIRE, N.M. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

A continuation of the growing Hickory Doc's Series, "Doc, Willie, and The Pack" shares a new story that will appeal to the reader's love of adventure, animals and the outdoors. Fans of the series will encounter familiar faces from previous books as they follow Willie the Crow while he tries to join the dog pack and accompany them into their home. Willie's hilarious attempts to gain access to the house will charm young readers and create a conversation about the importance of inclusion.

With past books in the series winning top literary awards, this addition continues the series' tradition of offering learning experiences, humorous situations and memorable illustrations. A Kirkus Reviewer praised the series, calling it "a sweet slice of rural American canine life."

Like the books that came before it, this new book also contains educational elements that make it a great fit for classrooms. Harkey has a passion for inspiring the younger generation to fall in love with reading and extensive volunteer experience reading the books in her series to local students.

"These hunting dogs jump off the page and come to life through Linda's tales of their adventures as they face challenges in life," said Cindy Carr, a second-grade teacher who opened up her classroom to the author. "Linda's stories engaged our students in the lives of these dogs, sparking great discussions and learning activities about character development, sequencing, and elements of the story."

"Doc, Willie, and The Pack" will entertain readers and shed a light on the importance of friendship and the value of kindness. With more books to be released, teachers and families alike will certainly enjoy the series' continuous focus on helping children develop stronger reading skills and an appreciation of what the outdoors has to offer.

"Doc, Willie, and The Pack: Secrets, Gifts, Family (A Hickory Doc's Tale)"
By Linda Harkey
ISBN: 978-1-4808-8048-1 (softcover); 978-1-4808-8047-4 (electronic); 978-1-4808-8049-8 (hardcover)
Available at the Archway Publishing Online Bookstore, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author
Linda Harkey is a children's book author, hunting dog owner and former teacher. Graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Business Education, her work as a docent at several local museums writing curriculum for elementary-aged children contributed to the creation of this series. Featured in Story Monsters Ink, OKC Pets Magazine, Tulsa Pets Magazine and American Kennel Club Gazette, she has plans to continue to share her passion for writing and publish more books. She has two children, three grandchildren and her bunch of loving dogs (who are featured in the series). She lives with her husband, Michael, in New Mexico where she volunteers her time in local classrooms promoting children literacy. To learn more, please visit http://www.harkeybooks.com.

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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

Dr. Amir HagShenas of Silicon Valley Smile Solutions has recently invested in a new Carestream intraoral scanner to help educate patients on their oral health when they seek restorative dentistry, such as full mouth dental implants, in San Jose, CA. An intraoral scanner is a handheld digital device that captures images of the teeth and bite structure and simultaneously displays them on a screen to be viewed by both Dr. HagShenas and the patient. The ability to see what the doctor sees helps patients more fully and comfortably understand their current oral health and the procedures needed.

The Carestream intraoral camera is an advanced piece of technology that makes capturing detailed digital images fast and easy. Patients no longer need to experience goopy, gag-inducing impressions, as the intraoral scanner is a minimally invasive handheld device. Images are captured instantly and displayed on a monitor visible to both the dentist and the patient. This makes treatment planning and workflow significantly more streamlined. By using the Carestream intraoral scanner, Dr. HagShenas and his patients gain many benefits, including:

Real-time view of teeth

Accurate digital image captures

No goopy, gag-inducing impressions

Quick results

Better patient education

Improved treatment planning

Patient education is important to Dr. HagShenas. He wants to assure that patients have a clear understanding of restorative dentistry procedures, oral concerns and what can be improved. When patients are able to see exactly what the doctor sees during their impressions, they more fully understand the extent of their oral health. Dr. Hagshenas is then able to better explain patient needs and treatment methods, as well as stress the importance of proper oral healthcare routines.

The Carestream intraoral scanner is often used for those who need full mouth dental implants to replace an entire mouth of missing or failing teeth. Both a functional and restorative dentistry solution, full mouth dental implants utilize as few as four implants to secure a lifelike arch of teeth to the jaw. This treatment allows patients to enjoy the benefits of a fully functional and aesthetic smile. The Carestream intraoral scanner helps Dr. HagShenas discover the areas of the jaw with the most bone to support the dental implants, in order to provide the most accurate and longest lasting results.

Those in need of restorative dentistry in San Jose, CA who are looking to return to an ideal smile are encouraged to connect with Dr. HagShenas. To schedule an appointment at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions, call the office at 408-377-5134 or visit the website at http://www.svsmilesolutions.com.

About the Dentist

Silicon Valley Smile Solutions offers full-service dentistry in San Jose, CA. Dr. Amir HagShenas has been practicing dentistry for nearly 30 years. Dr. HagShenas received his doctorate in dental surgery degree from the University of Minnesota, where he has since been honored with the Irwin A. Epstein Award for Excellence in Endodontics, among other numerous accomplishments. Every year, Dr. HagShenas completes many hours of continuing education in implant and surgical dentistry, far above the requirements mandated by the Dental State Board of California. His motive: "I am committed to help my patients to receive the very best in dentistry." Dr. HagShenas and his team at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest dental technologies in order to provide the highest quality of care for patients undergoing treatments like full arch dental implants. Skilled in numerous areas of dental treatments, Dr. HagShenas is particularly passionate about providing long-lasting, full arch dental implant treatments that are, in many cases, available in just one office visit. It is Dr. HagShenas' goal to form lasting connections with every patient built on trust, partnership, and compassion. To learn more about Dr. HagShenas and the services offered at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions visit http://www.svsmilesolutions.com or call 408-377-5134 to schedule a consultation.




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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

China's NMPA (CFDA):
Latest Regulatory Updates with QMS-PMS Focus
An FDAnews Webinar
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST
https://www.fdanews.com/chinanpma

China is the second-largest medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) industry market globally. It is the only market with a 20 percent annual growth rate year after year.

Stay up to speed on the hundreds of new regulations introduced by China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) — formally known as the China Food and Drug Administration.

What are the strategic factors to consider during the reform before submission?

Join us on Jan. 21 and get up to speed on the regulatory reform in China that impacts the medical device and IVD industry.

During the webinar, attendees will:

Determine how to leverage a legal agent in China to increase compliance by understanding their roles and responsibilities

Discover how to assess and determine the new piloted MAH system by understanding its MAH qualification requirements and responsibilities

Familiarize oneself with how to leverage overseas QMS for China operations by understanding China GMP regulations and Chinese culture differences

Find out how to comply with required adverse events (AE) and serious adverse events (SAE) reports, including how to differentiate between AE and SAE and when to report

Join us for clarity on China's regulatory reforms impacting the medical device and IVD industry.

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An FDAnews Webinar
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. EST
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MEDFORD, MASS. AND SOMERVILLE, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 06, 2020

EconoFact, a non-profit media initiative published by the Murrow Center for a Digital World at The Fletcher School at Tufts University, is pleased to announce that it was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The grant will be administered by Tufts University, and will help to expand the scope, exposure and distribution of its non-partisan economic analyses.

EconoFact has assembled a network of more than 90 economists across the United States to contribute their expertise on timely economic policy issues, ranging from education and immigration to criminal justice and climate change. EconoFact shares this expertise through written memos, videos, and its Data Point series of compelling statistics to make the information and ideas accessible to a general audience. Since its inception in January 2017, EconoFact has achieved more than one million page views, developing a strong following among researchers, academics, government analysts and the media. In this respect, EconoFact aligns with the Sloan Foundation's mission by serving as a resource for thought leaders, as well as the wider public, who want access to informed, expert opinion without a political slant.

"Through the leadership of Professor Michael Klein, EconoFact has demonstrated how collaboration in our community can have real-world impact on important policy discussions," said Rachel Kyte, Dean of The Fletcher School. "We are excited to have the opportunity to expand this effort thanks to the generosity of the Sloan Foundation."

EconoFact's contributors, several of whom have served in policy positions such as chief economists in the U.S. Treasury and Labor Departments, as well as in leading roles in academia, are not financially compensated. They choose to participate in the initiative out of a sense of civic responsibility and a desire for civic engagement.

"We founded EconoFact on the premise that there is both a need, and a desire, for quality, non-partisan resources that inform the public about the most important economic issues of our time," said Prof. Klein, EconoFact's Founder and Executive Editor. "We are pleased with the response to our efforts, and look forward to continuing to grow this initiative with the help of our generous supporters."

To learn more about EconoFact, visit http://www.econofact.org.

About EconoFact
EconoFact bridges the economic policy divide by publishing non-partisan, fact-based analyses by leading researchers across the U.S. on timely economic policy issues. The memos aim to provide context and background information for understanding the key economic debates of our time. Founded in 2017, EconoFact is published by the Edward R. Murrow Center for a Digital World at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. More information can be found at http://www.econofact.org.

About The Fletcher School
The Fletcher School at Tufts University is the oldest graduate school of international affairs in the U.S., working to solve the world's most pressing challenges through a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to research and education. Since 1933, The Fletcher School has prepared the world's leaders to become innovative problem-solvers in government, business, and non-governmental organizations with strategic cross-sector networks. Through our ongoing commitment and rigorous approach to advancing world knowledge through research and scholarship, The Fletcher School at Tufts University continues to inform and build bridges to meaningful global solutions.

Follow The Fletcher School at Tufts University on Twitter (@FletcherSchool), Instagram (@thefletcherschool), Facebook (@fletcherschool) and LinkedIn (Tufts University – The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy), or visit our website (http://www.fletcher.tufts.edu) to stay updated on our news and events.  

About the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation is a not-for-profit, mission-driven grant making institution dedicated to improving the welfare of all through the advancement of scientific knowledge. Founded in 1934 by industrialist Alfred P. Sloan Jr., the Foundation disburses approximately $80 million in grants each year in three broad areas: direct support of research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics; initiatives to increase the quality and diversity of scientific institutions; and efforts to enhance and deepen public engagement with science and scientists. The Foundation strives to be guided in all its actions by the values of the scientific enterprise: impartiality, empiricism, curiosity, rigor, and the conviction that a reasoned, systematic understanding of the forces of nature and society, when applied inventively and wisely, can lead to a better world for all. Learn more at sloan.org.

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GRANDVIEW, MO. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

U.S. Toy / Constructive Playthings, since 1953, a third-generation family-owned manufacturer and distributor of playthings that are both educational and fun, has announced two new appointments to its executive team.

Bill Bordegon, an accomplished sales and marketing executive and toy veteran, will help guide U.S. Toy Company's sales and marketing efforts, including developing strategies to further expand the company's distribution across broad and diversified specialty brick & mortar retailers and help strengthen its marketing initiatives and product development.

Bordegon was the national sales manager of Toysmith where he was credited with helping the company significantly grow its sales and distribution and increasing the company's presence and market share. Also, as the director of sales & marketing for Orb, he helped the company expand its distribution and leadership position in the market and helped diversify its craft and STEM activities lines – resulting in significant annual increases in sales. Additionally, Bordegon has served on the board of directors for the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) as chairman and secretary. Bordegon entered the toy business in 1994 and was the executive vice president for a division of Marvel.

Doug Bordegon has been added to the executive team as the vice president of sales & marketing for both the Constructive Playthings Division and U.S. Toy Commercial Division. Doug is an accomplished sales and marketing executive. He brings 11 years of senior sales and marketing success with leading companies including Whirlpool and Sprint. He is also co-founder/owner of Borda Productions, a leading company in the Midwest for music festivals and live entertainment.

"Doug and Bill are well-respected and talented executives and we are extremely fortunate to now have them on our management team," said Seth Freiden, CEO/Owner, U.S. Toy Company. "Additionally, their wealth of experience in all facets of marketing including building brands, product development, licensing and integrated merchandising and promotional programs will help us continue to expand and grow our business throughout the world."

"I am excited to be joining the U.S. Toy and Constructive Playthings team, a family-owned company that is known for its broad selection of quality products and its excellent customer service. We will be aggressively growing our business in the early childhood education markets and with specialty toy retailers," said Doug Bordegon.

About U.S. Toy Company
U.S. Toy has been family owned and operated with pride since 1953. We are celebrating our 67th year of taking care of our customers and providing quality products – these are the family principles that are passed generation-to-generation. Our products are sold around the world to the early education market, specialty toy retailers, museums, zoos, aquariums, national parks, gift stores, craft, hobby, attractions, and theme parks. The company offers a broad selection of over 1,900 kid-favorite products in attractive packaging and displays for specialty retailers; and 3,700 products developed by teachers for teachers and the early childhood education centers.

Contact
U.S. Toy Company
Doug Bordegon
Vice President Sale & Marketing
(913) 461-6452
dbordegon@ustoy.com

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

The Ultimate Listing Machine Prospecting Playbook has proven to be a key blueprint for prospecting success among real estate agents across the country. The company is pleased to make the playbook more widely available; it's in paperback and Kindle formats.

"I'm very excited to release the Ultimate Listing Machine Prospecting Playbook," said Isaiah Colton, CEO of RAP Success Systems and author of the playbook. "Agents have been asking our team to make these strategies and tools available in a comprehensive format for their teams. Busy brokers and agents who want to access these powerful and effective prospecting strategies can now get the step-by-step guide directly on Amazon." To learn more and access the playbook directly on Amazon, visit https://www.amazon.com/dp/1699246785/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_3xM-Db8VSJASC. If you are interested in complete access to all training and coaching resources from RAPSS, you will want the ULM Master Class. Learn more about the Master Class here: https://www.ultimatelistingmachine.com/optin33818977

This course was inspired by elite marketers, sales professionals, and mega agents around the country.

The ULM Playbook is part one of a series that gives residential real estate agents the critical insights, strategies, and tools to overcome one of the biggest problems in the industry, low lead conversion. In an increasingly competitive real estate industry where we are seeing more educated home buyers and home sellers; and technology companies now becoming the agents' new competition, prospecting and lead conversion systems are more critical than ever before.

Real estate brokers, agents, and teams must master the best practices of prospecting and conversion to survive and thrive. The industry is preaching lead generation, and it's feeding on agents' desire for opportunities while glossing over the skills required to convert. The Ultimate Listing Machine Prospecting Playbook takes a deep dive into the first step an agent must master to overcome those obstacles.

Isaiah Colton brings many years of experience in sales himself and now shares the success factors he's learned with other sales professionals so they can master their craft. Isaiah partnered with Ron Mazza and Patrick Fenton, premier real estate sales coaches, to enrich the insights and strategies offered through the Ultimate Listing Machine resources.

ABOUT RAP SUCCESS SYSTEMS
RAP Success Systems builds powerful, simple, and easy-to-use platforms to help real estate agents and brokers convert more leads and generate more revenue. The company's mission is to combine innovative solutions and modern technology to help real estate agents and brokers achieve their goals. https://www.rapsuccess.com/



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MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Training from the BACK of the Room (TBR) is an accelerated learning model created by Sharon Bowman that is based on brain science. These interactive, informative and unforgettable learning experiences will enable any teacher, coach, trainer or facilitator to take their programs to the next level.

In the 2-day TBR Practitioner class, learners never sit long! They actively experience and collect dozens of interactive instructional strategies that can be used with any topic and any group of learners. Participants will discover six powerful learning principles based on the best of brain science, then apply these principles every time they train, teach, or coach others.

"Our team has always received positive comments about the interactive nature of our training courses," noted CEO, Angela Johnson. "Training from the BACK of the Room goes hand-in-hand with agile values and principles which will not only enhance existing offerings but enables us to serve a new segment of educators and facilitators."
Creator, Sharon Bowman adds, "The TBR concepts and strategies will help you become a better teacher, trainer, instructor, or coach, regardless of the topics you teach or the learning environments you teach in: classrooms or training rooms, computer-based or blended learning."

This public training will be led by Angela Johnson April 29 & 30, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN. Creator, Sharon Bowman, will be on hand for a book signing at the end of the course.

To learn more about this workshop, please visit:

https://coleadteam.ticketspice.com/training-from-the-back-of-the-room-april-2020

About Collaborative Leadership Team: Collaborative Leadership Team (CoLeadTeam) is a consultancy that subscribes to the values and principles in the Agile Manifesto to guide business agility. CoLeadTeam provides a unique combination of Certified Training, Coaching, Customized Training and Assessments. We focus on optimizing Individuals and Teams, improving their ability to deliver valuable, working product. For more information on our service offerings, please visit our website https://www.collaborativeleadershipteam.com/ or send an email to angela@coleadteam.com



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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Health economist, industry advisor and author Jane Sarasohn-Kahn takes the stage today at the 53rd Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020) in Las Vegas, Nevada, to talk about the digital evolution of today's health consumer.

In her new book, HealthConsuming: From Health Consumer to Health Citizen, Sarasohn-Kahn describes the Amazon-"priming" of health consumers and tracks the growing expectations of consumer experience levels tied to digital tools and devices. Digital connections enable virtual care, telehealth and self-care, increasingly outside of bricks-and-mortar hospitals and doctors' offices.

At CES 2020 today, "I will focus on the growing opportunity for digital health found throughout the show," says Sarasohn-Kahn, "from the connected car for health and wellness to the washing machine that bolsters social health for kids in schools. I'll discuss the internet of healthy things at home, like food making in kitchens, beds that promote good sleep, and smart mirrors that go beyond health trackers in watches and phones."

Sarasohn-Kahn says her book is a call to action to expand peoples' access to quality health care while ensuring privacy and security protections for all citizens. Her talk will be featured at CES 2020 Gary's Book Club on the Consumer Technology Association's Grand Lobby Stage today at 11:30 a.m. PST.

Sarasohn-Kahn founded the Health Populi blog in 2007 and is a long-time advisor to health/care ecosystem stakeholders. She has been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Economists in the World, a Top Twitter Account to Follow in Digital Health, and one of 40 Healthcare Transformers.



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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Nexton, the most innovative community in South Carolina, and its developer, Newland, announced renewed support for Nexton Elementary School's pioneering education programs. The developer is joined by Seamon Whiteside + Associates and J.H. Hiers Construction as top contributors to this year's initiative: Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a technology education curriculum.

PLTW's Launch Program immerses kindergarten through fifth-grade students in hands-on activities and projects that build upon each other and relate to the world around them. The program creates an integrated learning experience, blending computer science, engineering and biomedical science.

Since Nexton Elementary opened in 2015, Nexton's developer has led successful fundraising initiatives annually to ensure the community's students are prepared for higher learning and future professions through state-of-the-art programming and technology.

"Our school's technology and curriculum would not be where it is today without the continuous support of the Nexton community," said Nexton Elementary Principal Tina Hoots. "Our school has grown tremendously in the last four years and our students have greatly benefited from the generous support of our business partners."

During the 2015-2016 school year, the Nexton community and the school's additional business partners provided each student with an iPads or Chromebook to support the educational movement towards "one-to-one" technology adoption, making Nexton Elementary the first school in Berkeley County to be a 100-percent Personalized Digital Learning School.

The following year, the private funding from Nexton's initiatives secured a part-time technology coach to provide teachers professional development training including virtual learning, Google for education, the flipped classroom approach and digital citizenship lessons.

"Our community's business partners want to ensure Nexton Elementary continues to lead the way in incorporating the latest techniques to achieve educational success," said Nexton Vice President and General Manager Brent Gibadlo. "We believe Project Lead the Way provides them with the resources necessary to do so."

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About Nexton

Nexton is owned by a business entity of North America Sekisui House, LLC (NASH), and is developed by Newland. NASH and Newland share a deep commitment to sustainable development practices and apply these core values to the vision, planning, and development of their projects. Nexton is one of more than 20 assets the NASHNewland partnership owns and manages together across the US. newlandco.com | nashcommunities.com



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Athena, California's premier advocate for professional women in STEM, announces the appointment of three new board directors in addition to the slate of officers and di-rectors for 2020.

"These individuals bring a wealth of talent and expertise in their fields and will be tremendous assets as we execute on Athena's mission to advance 1 million women in STEM by 2030," said Liz Gasser, Athena's Board Chair.

Claire Weston, CEO of Reveal Biosciences, Sara Zaknoen, MD, Founder of Zed Strategic Consulting and Ruchika Rastogi, Director of Corporate Strategy and Planning at Illumina are the three newly elected directors, effective January 1, 2020.

"As the voice of women in STEM, it's imperative that we continue to bring a diverse set of talents and perspectives onto our board," said Holly Smithson, CEO, Athena. "These executives are accomplished physicians, entrepreneurs and corporate strategists that complement our distinguished board as we move into this new decade of action."

Athena's 2020 Board of Directors includes:
Board Officers
Chair: Liz Gasser, Managing Partner | High Camp Ventures
Treasurer: Grace Chui-Miller, CFO | Correlation Ventures
Secretary: Holly Smithson, CEO | Athena
Athena's At-Large Board of Directors
Dr. Kara Bortone, Senior Director, Sourcing & Portfolio Management | Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS
Jennifer Brown, Managing Director | EY
Rashmi Char, Vice President, Engineering | Qualcomm
Michele Comtois, Principal | Marsh & McLennan Agency
Jaye Connolly-LaBelle, Chairman & CEO | RippleNami Inc.
Shaye Exner, Senior Director | Biocom
Dr. Katherine Kantardjieff, Dean, College of Science & Mathematics | CSU San Marcos
Bridget Kimball, Vice President & Chief Architect, Consumer Group | Intuit
Ruchika Rastogi, Director of Corporate Strategy and Planning | Illumina
Dr. Catherine Schnabel, Chief Scientific Officer | Biotheranostics
Jean Stadwiser, Partner | KPMG
Revathi Subramanian, Managing Director & Global Data Science Executive | Accen-ture
Claire Weston, CEO | Reveal Biosciences
Charity Williams, Associate | Cooley
Lee Wills, Head of Talent Acquisition & Culture | Sony North America
Sara Zaknoen, Founder | Zed Strategic Consulting

ABOUT ATHENA
Athena is a women's empowerment organization that fast tracks women in STEM through leadership development. In transforming female scientists and technologists into corporate leaders, the goal is to widen the bridge and empower 1 million women leading in STEM by 2030. Its 20+ year history of advancing women in one of the na-tion's leading STEM hubs marks Athena as the premier women's empowerment advo-cate. For more information visit athenasd.org and follow @athenasandiego



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Xcel Energy is confirmed as the host utility for the 22nd annual ELECTRIC POWER Conference & Exhibition, which convenes at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, April 14–17.

The ELECTRIC POWER Conference & Exhibition is the only event serving the power generation industry year-round, providing real-world, actionable content and case studies in print, online, and in person. It is the go-to event for power sector stakeholders and decision-makers to gain a clear picture of the unfolding energy transition, understand all the changes that are reshaping the sector, and recognize how to better prepare their facilities and infrastructure for what lies ahead.

With the dramatic changes that have occurred across the global power sector in the past few years, it's more important than ever to convene with peers to discuss the ongoing transformation of power generation, and how rapid changes necessitate new market designs and new business models. ELECTRIC POWER will do just that with its focus on enabling technologies, operations and maintenance, system design, and business management.

"We recognize the changes occurring across the industry and have updated our exhibits as well as revamped and diversified our conference program to cut through the noise and bring to the forefront key issues, transformative technologies, and crucial insights on current trends and future market conditions impacting power generation," stated John Rockwell, ELECTRIC POWER Show Director. "Plus, we're very excited to be in Denver for the first-time, welcoming Xcel Energy as our Host Utility."

"As a local energy provider and a nationally recognized leader in using advanced technologies, we are pleased to welcome our industry colleagues to Denver," said Kent Larson, Xcel Energy Executive Vice President and Group President, Operations. "Coming together to network and engage with one another allows us to share best practices and collectively shape the future of our energy system."

To complement the learning environment, attendees will also have an opportunity to visit companies showcasing proven equipment, breakthrough technologies, and required services that provide the solutions needed to make power generation facilities and infrastructure ready to transition with the evolving power generation industry at the ELECTRIC POWER Exhibition. The exhibition takes place April 15–16, also at the Colorado Convention Center.

Full conference details and registration information are now available. Make plans today for you and your entire team to join ELECTRIC POWER and host utility Xcel Energy in Denver this April for our 22nd annual event.

Who We Are
Established in 1998, ELECTRIC POWER Conference & Exhibition is an event supporting power generation. We believe in the education, training, and development of power professionals, power plant employees, students, and solution providers to continue to advance this sector of the industry. With the support of POWER magazine, an advisory board comprised of individuals from all facets of power generation, and leading industry experts, our conference is known in the industry as the best place to meet, network, and gain knowledge and insights on the pressing issues affecting power generation while staying current on regulations, policies, safety, and best practices in an ever-changing industry.

About POWER magazine
POWER, the single global resource for print, media, and events in the power and energy industry, was established in 1882 and is the only industry publication that addresses all power generation, and related technologies and fuels, utilized throughout the world, providing news and information for this increasingly complex sector. The POWER brand is dedicated to providing its global audience with exclusive analyses of the latest trends, best practices, and insight on power generation and related projects through several platforms, including print, digital, and in-person events. POWER equips generation professionals and those who support them with the resources they need to make informed decisions that power the future.




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BOSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

WEGO Health announced today that it has partnered with World Congress for the third year in a row to sponsor the WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards at the 8th Annual Patient Congress in Philadelphia.

The WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards honors top pharma companies that demonstrate outstanding innovation in patient collaboration to drive improved adherence, engagement and health outcomes. It is the only awards program in which winners are nominated and voted on by patients themselves. Winners will be announced at the World Congress Patient Congress in Philadelphia, April 6-7, 2020.

The WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards recognizes exemplary pharma programs in five categories. Winners will be honored with a Bronze, Silver or Gold award, with a total of 15 honorees. This year's awards categories are:

Best Use of Social Media to Engage Patients

Most Authentic Use of Patients in a Marketing Campaign

Most Valuable Patient Support or Access Program

Most Effective Collaboration with an Advocacy Organization

Champion for Patient Collaboration

"WEGO Health and World Congress share a commitment to recognizing pharma companies that treat patients as true collaborators," said WEGO Health CEO Jack Barrette. "The fact that patient leaders are determining who will earn these coveted awards makes this program all the more meaningful."

Nominations are open from January 6 through February 14, 2020. WEGO Health will notify finalists on February 18, 2020, with judging by a panel of patient leaders to take place from March 2 through March 13, 2020. Members of the WEGO Health Patient Leader Advisory Board will comprise this year's judging panel. All are previous winners of the annual WEGO Health Awards.

For more information about the WEGO Health Patient-Choice Awards and to submit a nomination, please visit https://hello.wegohealth.com/patient-choice-awards-2020.

About WEGO Health
WEGO Health combines the power of consumer insights and patient-driven content with the science of influencer marketing to deliver unparalleled ROI for the world's most innovative life sciences companies. Founded in 2007, WEGO Health facilitates collaboration between healthcare companies and a network of more than 100,000 patient advocates, thought leaders and influencers across chronic, complex and rare health conditions. For more information, visit http://www.wegohealth.com.

About World Congress
World Congress is a people-focused company. At our national conferences, leading experts and like-minded professionals gather to share in-depth information and the latest innovations, creating memorable events that generate game-changing opportunities. For more than 20 years, World Congress has been a leader in producing and delivering exceptional conference experiences for senior-level executives from health care, life sciences, employer/wellness, and legal organizations. World Congress events connect the greatest minds in their respective industries to disrupt the status quo and make an impact on their industry, company, and career. For a list of upcoming events, visit http://www.worldcongress.com/events/

About The Patient Congress
The Patient Congress is a 3-Summit event focused on incorporating the patient voice across the entire product lifecycle. Attendees will examine the pieces integral to the patient journey of both small and broad patient populations, including patient access, adherence, and advocacy. With more than 250+ industry leaders representing life sciences companies, pharmacies, health plans, provider organizations, patient groups, and patient leaders, attendees will learn innovative and collaborative ways to improve access and health outcomes for patients. Join us this year to develop your organization's patient-centric strategy from drug development through commercialization, to break down internal silos, and to improve patients' lives across the entire continuum of care. For more information, visit http://www.worldcongress.com/events/patientcongress20/



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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Last year, the Google Assistant unveiled its real-time translation technology, interpreter mode, helping staff carry on conversations with customers speaking foreign languages. To extend upon this experience, Volara is partnering with the Assistant to launch a new full service solution so businesses can better serve and communicate with their foreign language speaking customers.

The new solution, which runs on the Google Nest Hub, benefited from successful pilots in 2019 at Dream Downtown New York City, Caesars Las Vegas, and Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, among other locations. It is now being deployed at leading businesses across industries.

At the Consumer Electronics Show earlier today, Jeremy Balkin, Head of Innovation at HSBC USA said, "As the world's leading international bank HSBC is committed to serving clients from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. We search the world for the best innovations and technologies to help our people serve customers when, where and how they choose, and the partnership with Volara and Google fulfils that promise with real-time voice-based translation into 29 languages. We think this gives us the opportunity to deliver the best possible first impression and customer experience in the industry."

Dream Hotel Group CEO Jay Stein had this to say: "At Dream Hotels, delivering a frictionless experience for all guests remains a top priority. Thanks to the voice assistant solution provided by Volara and the Google Assistant, we are successfully facilitating highly accurate, multilingual interactions with travelers from across the globe. Even those with the most unique accents and distinct colloquialisms are having more fulfilling conversations with staff about the property, our check-in and billing processes, services and amenities, and things to do around town. By offering real-time voice translation from Volara and the Google Assistant at the Registration and Concierge desks, Dream Downtown has significantly raised the bar on hospitality."

Delaware North, a global food service and hospitality company, is next to deploy the solution. "As a global hospitality and entertainment company serving millions of guests in stadiums, airports, casinos, hotels, and restaurants, Delaware North strives to delight guests by creating the world's best experiences," said Joe Rembold, Innovation Architect for Delaware North. "We look forward to piloting the translation service at select airport and sports venue concessions."

Volara CEO David Berger said businesses can now roll out the technological red carpet for customers speaking 29 different languages. "With millions of travelers frequenting establishments in locations where their native language is not widely spoken, businesses – from hotels to retailers, restaurants, stadiums, and airports – have long recognized they need to do more to serve these valuable customers," Berger said. "This new solution enables businesses to scale their unique brand of service to guests from many cultures, geographies, and language backgrounds."

The Google Assistant's interpreter mode technology is now available to businesses across the globe.

The return on investment (ROI) is measurable as the hassle-free solution enables businesses to:

Attract Customers from Around the World

Drive Revenue from International Customers

Serve Customers in Their Own Language

Generate Positive Online Reviews in Multiple Languages

Modernize the Customer Experience

Customers and staff can use the Google Assistant's interpreter mode to translate any of the following 29 languages:

Arabic

Czech

Danish

Dutch

English

Filipino (Tagalog)

Finnish

French

German

Greek

Hindi

Hungarian

Indonesian

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Mandarin

Norwegian

Polish

Portuguese

Romanian

Russian

Slovak

Spanish

Swedish

Thai

Turkish

Ukrainian

Vietnamese

When ordering the solution from Volara and the Google Assistant, the business receives:

1 Live Enterprise Grade Google Nest Hub (with additional devices available for a fee)

1 Spare Google Nest Hub

Live Translation into 29 Languages

Custom Image Pre-set on Home Screen

Devices Pre-Provisioned to Businesses WiFi

Staff Training and Retraining on Demand

Device Status Monitoring

Device and Software Updates

Device Loss Mitigation Protection

24/7 Support Via Email and Phone

No Long-Term Commitments

A Press Release Announcing the Business is Ready for Customers from Diverse Cultural and Language Backgrounds

About Volara
Volara is THE provider of custom voice-based solutions for the enterprise. It's the anchor partner for the Google Assistant's full-service interpreter mode translation solution. Volara's proprietary software creates a business tool atop the leading smart speakers and natural language processing platforms. Volara's hassle free implementation and support ensures seamless execution of voice assistant solutions. Volara's proven best practices ensure high utilization rates and an optimal customer experience that creates personal and remarkable engagement. Volara is the largest manager of voice assistant solution in the enterprise today and over five million people have used voiced-based solutions powered by Volara. To learn more about Volara's launch of the Google Assistant's interpreter mode for the enterprise, go to https://translatortechnologies.com/.



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BOXBOROUGH, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

altE Store, the leading distributor of solar panels and solar power products in the Northeast, announced the 2020 altE Solar Installer Conference will be held February 25-26, 2020, at the Devens Common Center in Devens, MA. An additional day of 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) update training will be offered preceding the conference on February 24. Early Bird pricing is available until Friday January 17. To purchase tickets, visit the Conference's Eventbrite page. For detailed breakout session information, visit altE's event page.

The two-day main conference will feature some of the most successful and innovative manufacturers in the renewable energy industry, showcasing their products and solutions in the exhibit hall. The conference will also have an extensive offering of training seminars in a warm and friendly setting - focused on providing solar installers the opportunity to see new products and earn NABCEP Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). Between trainings, there will be opportunities to network with other solar professionals, and with representatives from the solar industry's leading vendors and manufacturers.

altE CEO Sascha Deri said, "We get really excited each year because this conference is a great way to bring the solar installer community together physically, share ideas, get the latest on code requirements for each state and learn about the latest solar product developments. You can be new to the field or have 30, 40 years of experience, everyone learns something at this conference."

Sponsors include Schneider Electric, OutBack Power, MidNite Solar, Sol-Ark, Blue Sky Energy, Simpliphi Power, Crown Battery, Trojan Battery, Q Cells, and Victron Energy. They and other manufacturers will be exhibiting at this year's conference. In addition to solar installers and electrical inspectors from across the Northeast, past attendees have traveled from as far away as the Caribbean, California and even Japan.

The 2020 altE Solar Installer Conference will be held at the Devens Common Center in Devens, MA, just an hour from Boston. The Center is conveniently located off I-495, at 31 Andrews Parkway, Devens, MA 01434. altE has secured special pricing for selected rooms within the Center, at the Hilton Garden Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Conference attendees are responsible for making their own reservations directly with the hotels and can get these discounted rates by mentioning "alternative energy" during booking.

About altE Store

Founded in 1999, altE, Inc. has catered to customers on every continent of the globe. altE fulfills its motto, "Making Renewable Do-able," by offering cost-competitive, high-quality renewable energy products and educational services to a broad spectrum of the public, wholesalers, and professional solar installers. altE's headquarters is located at 330 Codman Hill Road in Boxborough, Massachusetts. For more information visit their website at https://www.altestore.com/store/ or contact Toll Free (877) 878-4060.



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COLUMBUS, OHIO (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Nerddais Tutoring is pleased to announce the commencement of private 1-1 tutor placement services premiering in Central Ohio area. The service focusses on identifying suitable local tutors and placing them with families in need of them. Among the various methods already available on the market, Nerddais Tutoring has chosen to pursue private in-home tutoring as the best method they believe will have the biggest impact.

Nerddais Tutoring employs a proximal-pairing mechanism to find a suitable private tutor for one-on-one tutoring in the family's local area. By limiting the distance tutors must travel to your home, they spend less time commuting and more time attending to your child's private tutoring needs. The result is that tutors will be less fatigued and less likely to be destructed during tutoring. The proximal-pairing mechanism is bound to be of benefit to your child. Nerddais Tutoring's goal is to identify a qualified and experienced private tutor with to handle the educational needs of your child in the private setting of your home. They will lessen your work in finding the right private tutor for your child.

Families that choose to work with Nerddais Tutoring can benefit in the following ways:

Tutor vetting. The company has stringent tutor qualification requirements aimed at landing highly qualified tutors.

Diagnostic assessment tests. Their approach is holistic. In most cases, they first expose your child to a diagnostic test in the area of concern prior to tutoring

Convenience. They will handle most of the backend functions such as managing contracts, payments, scheduling, among others so that you and the tutor focus on tutoring.

According to Nerddais Tutoring's Central Ohio Area Manager Naftali (aka Dr. O), "We are a tutor placement agency working to identify qualified and enthusiastic tutors and paring them with families needing their services. Whether it is homework help or catching up on a school subject, we will identify the best tutors to work with your family. We carefully go through all submitted resumes to identify individuals meeting the criteria we have identified for success in tutoring. We then use our proprietary proximal pairing mechanism to connect the right tutors with families. This method balances the interest of both tutors and learners; ensuring tutors arrive for tutoring sessions fresh and ready to assist the student while keeping a tab on the cost. Our mission is to pair qualified tutors to local families with the aim of leading learners to the best possible educational outcomes, boosting the learners' self-esteem and confidence to learn, and, tapping tutors' educational skills and experience to enhance the child's education". Nerddais Tutoring's Ohio operations ensures it utilizes the local school curriculums for tutoring. To better serve Ohio residents, Nerddais Tutoring also leverages Tutoring Ohio where Ohio tutors can find more information.

Nerddais Tutoring uses a three-step system in engaging new families in need of tutoring services. They call their simple engage, match, and deploy system meant to understand your needs, get you the best resource, and schedule.

*If you are looking for a tutor to handle the tutoring needs of your child, look no further. Visit Nerddais Tutoring for more information*

About the Company:

Nerddais Tutoring (https://nerddais.com) connects local tutors with families for tutoring. Based out of Central Ohio area. we identify suitable local tutoring resources using our proprietary proximal pairing mechanism. Founded in 2019, our mission is to link you with the best resource with the experience and skills needed to help enhance the education of your child and help transform them to lifelong learners.

Media Contact:

Contact Person Name: Dr. Naftali Opembe
Company: Nerddais
Telephone: +1.614.707.7001
Email: n.opembe@nerddais.com
Location: Columbus, OH, USA



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MEMPHIS, TENN. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI) is excited to announce a new partnership with Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS). Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, PLI is providing Fayette-Ware High School, East Junior High, and West Junior High Schools with real-time live instruction teachers for 7th to 12th grade.

Across the three schools, 36 classes have been transformed into online education courses with the implementation of 18 certified online live instructors from PLI. Hundreds of Fayette County students are now receiving instruction from highly qualified online teachers.

Dr. Marlon D. King, FCPS superintendent, chose PLI as an opportunity to be innovative while increasing college readiness in his rural public schools. Online live instruction allows students to experience and interact more with technology during their k-12 schooling and, as a result, become stronger and better prepared for higher education.

"What I thought with Proximity is that we have an opportunity to engage with someone who is content-rich and who is experienced," King said. "And I think our kids would gain greater access and opportunity to learn the standards that are needed for college and careers."

King said that access to high-quality teachers and a wide range of technology is made even more difficult in rural communities, which makes it important to engage the community when adapting to this change of learning. By utilizing PLI to close this gap, FCPS can become just as competitive as urban and suburban school districts.

"I don't have to worry about a student not having access to high-quality instruction every single day with Proximity. That gap is already closed," King said. "And so when we begin to close that gap, we're able to not only close the gap in providing high-quality instruction, but close the gap in student achievement, where students in [the rural] context can still be just as successful as students in the suburban context."

King also envisions PLI as an opportunity bigger than providing students with a teacher. "It's more than just filling a seat in the classroom or recruiting teachers," he said. "It's about providing, again, high quality, strong instruction for students so that they can be successful. And when you do that, you create a stronger academic landscape in your community."

In his decision to partner with Proximity, King emphasized the importance of two of his district's core principles — optimism and service.

For King, optimism means believing that he can supply FCPS kids with better opportunities, like PLI, so they can be successful. "We were very optimistic that we can provide our kids with the same level of instruction that suburban districts [can]," King said. "So if we didn't have the optimism, I don't think that we would have even explored this option for our students."

Regarding service, King said: "This is what this work is all about. This work is about serving children, serving the community, and, in that service, making sure that we're providing the right needs for students to have access to better life options."

About Proximity Learning Inc.: Proximity Learning Inc. is an Online Education Service company catering to students ranging from kindergarten to high school. Proximity Learning has served over 150 school districts and instructs over 50,000 students annually. Proximity Learning has been rated as one of the top K-12 online education services in the nation, boasting the highest quality teachers, most innovative virtual classrooms, and the reputation as a flexible learning solution to both public and private school districts. Written by Christina Peebles. Learn more: https://proxlearn.com



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GREENFIELD, IND. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Modernfold's new PureView Glass Wall System combines distinctive beauty with exceptionally easy, reliable operation. High-quality manufacturing from this trusted industry leader provides a robust solution for many architectural settings, including banks, offices, lobbies, interior storefronts, arena skyboxes and other commercial, institutional, and hospitality applications.

Every PureView Glass Wall System includes double-brush top and bottom seals for draft management, foot-operated face and end panel interconnecting floor bolts for maximum convenience and security. Combinations of straight, angled or segmented configurations are available to fit a variety of space division needs.

In addition to the base clear anodized aluminum rail finish, designers may also select from three additional anodized aluminum finish options. Designers also have the option to select from more than 170 RAL powder coat colors, enabling custom rail color selections to meet any design need.

The premium PureView Plus expression of the line features convertible panels for variable egress which can be placed anywhere in the panel run – and a clean profile wherever the convertible panel is situated. PureView Plus also features a concealed door closer in the top panel rail maintaining the slim profile of the PureView system. PureView also takes advantage of the preprogramming capabilities courtesy of Modernfold's Smart Track suspension technology.

"These glass partitions have been thought through down to the last detail," said Bryan Welch, Modernfold Managing Director. "PureView panels can be separated from or connected to others effortlessly, safely and quickly. Backed by Modernfold's expert service capabilities, these installations ensure many years of satisfaction."

For more information on the new PureView Glass Wall System and the many other beautiful and technically advanced Modernfold wall partition systems, please visit http://www.modernfold.com.

About Modernfold
For more than 95 years, Modernfold, Inc. has been the premier provider of products that enable optimal space utilization. Whether the primary requirement is acoustical control, versatile space management, energy savings, or daylighting, Modernfold's innovative product solutions assist and facilitate building management. Beginning in 1925, the company helped invent the movable wall industry. Its current product line continues that leadership.

In a wide range of installations, outstanding, highly flexible results are provided by Modernfold Operable Partitions, Movable Glass Walls, Acoustically rated Acousti-Clear Glass Wall systems, Acousti-Seal Encore, Acousti-Seal Encore Automated, Accordion Doors and ComfortDrive.

About dormakaba Group
Modernfold became part of the dormakaba Group in 2015; Skyfold in 2017. dormakaba Group offers innovative, reliable access, security, and space division solutions in corporate environments, hotels, shops, sports facilities, airports, and much more. dormakaba is one of the top three companies of access control and security solutions on the global market as well as one of the leading global companies in the space division industry.

With strong brands in its portfolio, dormakaba and its numerous cooperation partners are represented in over 130 countries worldwide. The company has over 150 years of experience as a trusted partner for products, solutions and services for access to buildings and rooms from a single source. dormakaba is listed at the SIX Swiss exchange, is headquartered in Rümlang (Zurich/Switzerland) and generated a turnover of over CHF 2.8 billion with more than 16,000 employees in financial year 2017/18.



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MILTON, GA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

Soriant, a consulting agency for healthcare and education industries, has recently launched a new website that showcases their portfolio of services on a platform that is easy to navigate with an upgraded, intuitive user friendly design.

Soriant's new website now has features that allow clients to effortlessly interact with support service subject matter experts. Capabilities include:

An RFP submission portal

An in-depth look at the portfolio of capabilities and offerings

Easier to read Success Stories and the value delivered to clients

Calculators to determine your financial opportunity by department

Access to industry knowledge, trends, and events

Erik Scott, CEO of Soriant, expressed his thoughts on the new website launch: "Our team has been working tirelessly to refresh our content into a usable platform for current and potential clients. We wanted to create an end user experience that gives instant access to educational content, expands upon our services and gives our readers a clear idea of what we can do for them."

Soriant's brand new site is live and ready to view. Users can experience the new layout and content for themselves at: https://soriantsolutions.com/.

About Soriant
Originally known as Soriant Healthcare, the company specializes in providing consulting services for hospitals, medical facilities, colleges, universities, and educational programs. The representatives at Soriant are subject matter experts that understand how to successfully cut out unnecessary expenses while increasing revenue.

Over 300 hospitals have saved a combined total of over half a billion dollars thanks to the consulting expertise of Soriant. The company's team prioritizes client satisfaction and savings and will explore every possible route to find the best course of action when it comes to meeting expectations, saving on costs and generating an increase in quality initiatives.




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BOSTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

The Online Learning Consortium (OLC), the leading professional organization devoted to advancing the quality of digital learning worldwide, today announced Mary Niemiec, Associate Vice President for Distance Education at the University of Nebraska, has been elected President of the OLC Board of Directors. Niemiec, who previously served as the board's Vice President, succeeds Eric E. Fredericksen, Ed.D., Associate Vice President for Online Learning and Associate Professor in Educational Leadership at the University of Rochester. The OLC Board also elected new Vice President Elizabeth Ciabocchi, Ed.D., Secretary Julia Parra, Ed.D., and Treasurer Frank Mayadas, Ph.D.. Their terms began on Jan. 1, 2020.

"I am delighted to welcome this outstanding group of online learning leaders as the new officers of OLC's board of directors," said Jennifer Mathes, Interim CEO of the Online Learning Consortium. "Their guidance will be instrumental in advancing OLC's strategic agenda. I also wish to thank Eric Fredericksen for his exceptional leadership and counsel during these past two years."

"OLC is the premier professional organization focused on quality digital teaching and learning," said Niemiec, who has served on the OLC board since 2016 and was also recognized by OLC among its 2011 class of Fellows. "I am excited for the opportunity to serve the OLC community, particularly during this important time in digital higher education."

Niemiec has worked in higher education for more than 20 years, primarily in the area of online and blended learning. She was the recipient of a grant from the Sloan Foundation in 2003 for a gathering of 30 faculty, administrators and researchers from the U.S. and Canada to begin exploration of the concept of blended learning and its strategic importance to higher education. She also served as conference chair for OLC's Blended Learning Workshop and Conference for eight years. Prior to joining the University of Nebraska in 2011, Niemiec held administrative positions in outreach, blended and online education at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Elizabeth (Liz) Ciabocchi was appointed Vice Provost for Digital Learning at St. John's University in Queens, NY, in early 2014, having served for the previous 12 years in the Office of Academic Affairs at Long Island University, most recently as Associate Vice President for Online Learning. She also served as Academic Dean, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York Campus (2001-2002), and as a faculty member and administrator at the New York College for Health Professions in Syosset, N.Y. (1993-2001). An active member of the OLC community, Dr. Ciabocchi holds an OLC Teaching Certificate (Administrative Track) and completed the OLC Institute for Engaged Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) in 2010. She was named an OLC Fellow in 2015.

Julia Parra is an assistant professor at New Mexico State University (NMSU) in the College of Education. She is the Director for NMSU's Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate Program and is the coordinator for the Learning Design & Technology programs. She has taught for OLC and is currently serving on the NMSU Online Taskforce which is working towards an online solution for its university and community college system.

A. Frank Mayadas, founding president of OLC, is a prominent education innovator in online learning and has served as a Senior Advisor to the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation since 2010, advising the Foundation on its continuing grants in the Anytime, Anyplace Learning Program. From 1992 to 2009, he served as a Program Director at the Foundation, helping craft the Foundation's grantmaking strategy in online learning, globalization, industry studies, and career choice in technical fields. Prior to the Sloan Foundation, Dr. Mayadas spent 27 years at IBM Corporation.

About Online Learning Consortium

The Online Learning Consortium (OLC) is a collaborative community of higher education leaders and innovators, dedicated to advancing quality digital teaching and learning experiences designed to reach and engage the modern learner – anyone, anywhere, anytime. OLC inspires innovation and quality through an extensive set of resources, including, best-practice publications, quality benchmarking, leading-edge instruction, community-driven conferences, practitioner-based and empirical research and expert guidance. The growing OLC community includes faculty members, administrators, trainers, instructional designers, and other learning professionals, as well as educational institutions, professional societies and corporate enterprises. Visit http://onlinelearningconsortium.org for more information.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

For women interested in either preserving their fertility through egg freezing, or couples or individuals seeking donor egg treatment as a family building option, Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) will host four live, educational events this January, continuing their commitment to reach and teach the community about available family planning options.

"Since more and more women are waiting longer to have children, the goal of our egg freezing events is to raise awareness about the advantages of egg freezing, and to remind women of the impact that age has on fertility. Not only does our fertility potential decline as we age, but the potential for miscarriages increases as well," says Anate Brauer, M.D., who will host an Egg Freezing Seminar on Thursday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m., where attendees will be entered into a raffle and one lucky attendee will receive $1,000 off a future egg freezing treatment cycle at SGF New York. "On the other hand, donor egg treatment is an option for those women who can carry a child but are unable to use their own eggs for conception. It's a path around infertility that has seen 8,000 SGF babies born, thus far." Dr. Brauer will also host a Donor Egg Seminar on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. Attendees will receive a complimentary physician consult and one lucky attendee will receive $1,000 off a future donor egg treatment at SGF New York. Both events are being held in SGF's Manhattan office in New York, NY.

Dr. Brauer is one of 13 physicians and experts who will host a live event this January where attendees will learn about the patient journey at SGF. January seminar and webinar topics include IVF, affording fertility care and what to expect under the care of a fertility specialist. All events conclude with a question and answer session, allowing attendees to get their questions answered by experts.

"Our events provide reliable and current information so attendees can take that next step of scheduling a fertility consultation," says Tomer Singer, M.D., who will be hosting a "What to Expect When You're Not Expecting" seminar in SGF's Manhattan office, on Tuesday, January 14, at 6:00 p.m. "Whether attending a live webinar online, or in-person at a seminar or fertility social, we want to make sure attendees walk away feeling informed and empowered." The fertility seminar is free and includes a complimentary physician consult that can be scheduled onsite.

While all SGF in-person and online events are complimentary, interested parties must register to attend by visiting the SGF calendar of events.

January Egg Freezing Seminars
January 8 | Atlanta, GA | Natalie Stentz, M.D.
January 16 | New York, NY | Anate Brauer, M.D.
January 29 | Arlington, VA | Susan Strellec, PA-C

January Donor Egg Seminar
January 23 | New York, NY | Anate Brauer, M.D.

January "What to Expect When You're Not Expecting" Seminars
January 7 | Richmond, VA | Erika Johnston-MacAnanny, M.D.
January 8 | Leesburg, VA | Naveed Khan, M.D.
January 14 | New York, NY | Tomer Singer, M.D.
January 30 | Bel Air, MD | Wende Allen, PA-C
January 30 | Washington, D.C. | Sandy Li, M.D.

January Fertility Socials (informational drop-ins hosted in casual, public venues)
January 16 | Waldorf, MD | Sunita Kulshrestha, M.D. and Gladys Wilkins, PA-C
January 22 | Woodbridge, VA | Brad Swelstad, M.D. and Rosalie Gunson, CRNP

January Fertility Webinars
January 16 | Getting Started | Wende Allen, PA-C
January 22 | Financial | Jennifer Cockburn and Maria Patswald, SGF Financial Services Team Leaders
January 29 | IVF | Jason Bromer, M.D.

If you are struggling to conceive, it may be time to see a fertility specialist. Contact the SGF New Patient Center at 1-877-971-7755 or complete a brief online form and get started on your path to parenthood.

To view SGF's growing library of free, on-demand webinars, E-books, and other education resources on topics such as endometriosis, PCOS, low-tech treatment options, weight and infertility, and much more, visit https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/resources/educational-resources.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 36 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

CCS Fundraising is pleased to announce the election of three executives to Partner. Miriam Droller (New York), Gary Hawkins (Dallas), and Lindsay Marciniak (Chicago) join 20 other accomplished Partners who oversee the firm's strategic activity and growth.

Having helped elevate the missions of some of the most important nonprofits of our time, these highly-accomplished individuals have demonstrated fundraising excellence and professionalism in their work across the healthcare, education, social & human services, religious, arts & culture, association, and environmental sectors. With this new designation, each will continue to provide skilled advice and exceptional service to the firm's clients, as well as spearhead leadership initiatives within the organization.

"Miriam, Gary, and Lindsay are instrumental leaders on their respective teams, respected mentors to their colleagues, and invaluable advisors to their clients," says Jonathan Kane, President, CCS Fundraising. "Their election to partnership level reflects our confidence in them, the future of CCS, and the outstanding organizations we serve."

Miriam Droller has planned and directed transformative projects for marquee institutions across multiple sectors. In addition to providing leadership to team members in New York, Miriam's exceptional work includes standout campaigns and capacity-building efforts for NYU School of Law, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, NYU Langone Medical Center, and the Public Theater, among others.

Gary Hawkins has managed some of the firm's most significant campaigns from the Pacific to the Southern United States. Based in Dallas, Gary's sector work includes religion, schools, social services, arts & culture, and conservation. Gary has directed and managed successful campaigns including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, McGill-Toolen High School, Nashville Public Radio, the Diocese of Honolulu, and the University of New Orleans.

Lindsay Marciniak manages projects and team members within the Central United States, helping her clients realize some of the largest gifts in their histories. Lindsay has led projects for clients across all sectors, including the Salvation Army, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Kiwanis International, Feeding America, the Detroit RiverFront Conservancy, and United Way of Greater Cleveland. Lindsay is also a lecturer at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Nonprofit Executive Education Programs and regularly presents on fundraising topics across the country.

About CCS Fundraising

CCS Fundraising is a strategic consulting firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Experts in campaign and development strategy, CCS employs a unique project staffing approach to plan and implement fundraising initiatives that help organizations make a bigger impact—locally, nationally, and globally. Headquartered in New York, with offices across the country and the world, CCS has empowered nonprofits to advance their most important causes for over 70 years.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

ConstructReach, a construction industry workforce development company, kicks off its 4-city "I Built This" tour at the Target located at 8900 S. Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles, California on April 14 and 15, 2020. High school students aged 16-18 years from neighboring school districts will gather to learn about the construction industry and participate in elements of the store's remodel. A photographer will be on hand to capture the students at work. Images of participants that represent the makeup of the surrounding community will be featured on the sales floor as tangible examples of success with the proud statement, "I built this!".

This is the first of a 4-city tour which will engage communities, students, teachers, and construction leaders in the following cities throughout 2020:

Los Angeles, California    April 14 and 15, 2020
Denver, Colorado        April/May
St. Louis, Missouri        July
Miami, Florida        September

"ConstructReach exists to increase the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities, connecting general contractors to interns and innovative internship curriculum, and creating content, experiences, and a ConstructReach social network to expose diverse populations to construction careers," said Paul Robinson, Founder and CEO of Construct Reach. "Fifty-three percent of skilled trade workers are over 46 and will be retiring. Plus, only 9.1% of construction workers are women, only 5.8% are African American, and only 1.9% are Asian. 'I Built This' introduces diverse students to construction opportunities to work towards changing those statistics."

By uniting general contractors, educators, brands, and students in a variety of meaningful ways to educate various stakeholders about the opportunities within construction, students, brands, and construction leaders gain unparalleled insights.

"The construction industry is in crisis right now. Thousands and thousands of good paying office and in-the-field jobs remain unfilled," said Mike Arasin, ConstructReach Advisory Council Member, ConstructReach client, and CEO of Fulcrum Construction, a nationwide retail commercial construction company. "Every day the crisis gets worse as the industry loses more of its workforce to retirement. The needs are critical and talented individuals, especially those from minority groups and women are in very high demand. ConstructReach is an industry-changing initiative focused on uniting all industry stakeholders for true change."

Students from the surrounding districts participate and Paul Robinson, Founder and CEO of ConstructReach, will provide an overview of the industry and discuss career opportunities. The general contractors involved in the Target remodels/builds will provide hands-on activities, a site tour, and the opportunity to contribute to the building by assisting with fixtures, flooring, painting, and wall framing.

The "I Built This" Campaign kicks off this unparalleled initiative fusing corporations, industry, and students. A workforce development initiative aimed at meeting the needs of all stakeholders, ConstructReach plans to transform the construction industry within the next decade. For more information or to interview Paul Robinson, please contact Allex Jesper at ajesper@arcoandassociates.com.

About ConstructReach
Founded in May 2018, ConstructReach is a construction industry workforce development initiative that seeks to increase the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities within construction, connecting general contractors to interns, employees, and internship curriculum, and creating content, experiences, and a social network to expose a diverse population to sustainable construction careers. Over half of the skilled construction labor force is nearing retirement age and fewer students, especially from diverse backgrounds, are pursuing a construction career. ConstructReach works with students, educators, high school counselors, large brands, and general contractors throughout the country to ensure they have the information and connections they need to facilitate the long-term longevity of a new, more diverse construction industry. ConstructReach started efforts with more than 100 general contractors throughout the United States, but is currently adding additional general contractors, and expanding brands to its network. For more, please visit constructreach.com.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

ConstructReach, a construction industry workforce development company, kicks off its 4-city "I Built This" tour at the Target located at 8900 S. Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles, California on April 14 and 15, 2020. High school students aged 16-18 years from neighboring school districts will gather to learn about the construction industry and participate in elements of the store's remodel. A photographer will be on hand to capture the students at work. Images of participants that represent the makeup of the surrounding community will be featured on the sales floor as tangible examples of success with the proud statement, "I built this!".

This is the first of a 4-city tour which will engage communities, students, teachers, and construction leaders in the following cities throughout 2020:

Los Angeles, California    April 14 and 15, 2020
Denver, Colorado        April/May
St. Louis, Missouri        July
Miami, Florida        September

"ConstructReach exists to increase the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities, connecting general contractors to interns and innovative internship curriculum, and creating content, experiences, and a ConstructReach social network to expose diverse populations to construction careers," said Paul Robinson, Founder and CEO of Construct Reach. "Fifty-three percent of skilled trade workers are over 46 and will be retiring. Plus, only 9.1% of construction workers are women, only 5.8% are African American, and only 1.9% are Asian. 'I Built This' introduces diverse students to construction opportunities to work towards changing those statistics."

By uniting general contractors, educators, brands, and students in a variety of meaningful ways to educate various stakeholders about the opportunities within construction, students, brands, and construction leaders gain unparalleled insights.

"The construction industry is in crisis right now. Thousands and thousands of good paying office and in-the-field jobs remain unfilled," said Mike Arasin, ConstructReach Advisory Council Member, ConstructReach client, and CEO of Fulcrum Construction, a nationwide retail commercial construction company. "Every day the crisis gets worse as the industry loses more of its workforce to retirement. The needs are critical and talented individuals, especially those from minority groups and women are in very high demand. ConstructReach is an industry-changing initiative focused on uniting all industry stakeholders for true change."

Students from the surrounding districts participate and Paul Robinson, Founder and CEO of ConstructReach, will provide an overview of the industry and discuss career opportunities. The general contractors involved in the Target remodels/builds will provide hands-on activities, a site tour, and the opportunity to contribute to the building by assisting with fixtures, flooring, painting, and wall framing.

The "I Built This" Campaign kicks off this unparalleled initiative fusing corporations, industry, and students. A workforce development initiative aimed at meeting the needs of all stakeholders, ConstructReach plans to transform the construction industry within the next decade. For more information or to interview Paul Robinson, please contact Allex Jesper at ajesper@arcoandassociates.com.

About ConstructReach
Founded in May 2018, ConstructReach is a construction industry workforce development initiative that seeks to increase the visibility of the construction industry by educating students about career opportunities within construction, connecting general contractors to interns, employees, and internship curriculum, and creating content, experiences, and a social network to expose a diverse population to sustainable construction careers. Over half of the skilled construction labor force is nearing retirement age and fewer students, especially from diverse backgrounds, are pursuing a construction career. ConstructReach works with students, educators, high school counselors, large brands, and general contractors throughout the country to ensure they have the information and connections they need to facilitate the long-term longevity of a new, more diverse construction industry. ConstructReach started efforts with more than 100 general contractors throughout the United States, but is currently adding additional general contractors, and expanding brands to its network. For more, please visit constructreach.com.



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OAK GROVE, KY. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

The Night Stalker Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of renowned writer and educator, MyLinh Shattan, to its Board of Directors effective immediately.

Night Stalkers are the Soldiers of the elite 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), the unit made famous by their depiction in the movie, "Blackhawk Down", and the Foundation is a non-profit organization providing support to that unit's current and former members and their families.

LTG (ret) Kevin Mangum, Chairman of the Night Stalker Foundation Board of Directors, said, "MyLinh brings an important new dimension to our Foundation's Board of Directors with her extensive experience in professional writing and podcast production coupled with her military service experience and other charitable efforts."

"I'm thrilled with the opportunity to join the Board of the Night Stalker Foundation where I can utilize my literary and military experience to help support the soldiers and families of the Regiment in a meaningful and impactful way," said Shatten.

She holds a Bachelor's degree from the US Military Academy at West Point, as well as an MBA from Florida Southern College and an MFA from Queens University.

More information on the Night Stalker Foundation can be found on the newly launched website at https://nightstalkerfoundation.com.



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SOUTHBOROUGH, MASS. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

The New England Center for Children (NECC), a global leader in education and research for children with autism, announced today a successful Legislators' Day on Dec. 13 in which six Massachusetts State Representatives visited NECC to learn about the unique needs of private special education schools, also known as Chapter 766 schools.

Attending the Legislators' Day were State Representatives Kate Hogan (D-3rd Middlesex District), Carmine Gentile (D-13th Middlesex District), Hannah Kane (R-11th Worcester District), David Muradian, Jr. (R-9th Worcester District), Legislative Aide Ben Kaplan for Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-8th Middlesex), and Legislative Aide Danillo Sena for Senator James Eldridge (D-Middlesex and Worcester Districts).

The Representatives observed NECC's transformative teaching, research and technology for children with autism. They received a tour, met with administrators, teachers and students, and learned about the funding issues of special needs schools from Elizabeth Becker, Executive Director of The Massachusetts Association of Chapter 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS).

Chapter 766 schools (referring to the Massachusetts law that guarantees the educational rights of children with special needs) are private special education schools for children whose educational needs are beyond what can be offered in their local public schools. Funding is provided by the State.

"It was important to me as a lawmaker to meet with New England Center for Children (NECC) students, faculty, and staff at their Legislators' Day and experience first-hand the inclusive learning environment they provide for students right here in our community," said Representative Kate Hogan (D-Stow). "NECC is a steward of the Commonwealth's commitment to reaching each and every student with educational excellence – working with passion and expertise to break down barriers to opportunity for exceptional learners and students living with autism."

"All of us at NECC are honored to host these Massachusetts state legislators. Special education and Chapter 766 schools must remain a priority for Massachusetts," said Vincent Strully, President and CEO of NECC. "With the State's support and the work of dedicated teachers and parents throughout Massachusetts, all of us can help transform the lives of children with special needs."

"It is always special to have Massachusetts state legislators take the time to visit our member schools," said Elizabeth Becker, Executive Director of The Massachusetts Association of Chapter 766 Approved Private Schools (MAAPS). "Meeting students and speaking with a few of the hundreds of employees about their experience at The New England Center for Children was incredibly meaningful. NECC has not only changed thousands of lives, it has changed the entire field of education around autism spectrum disorder. Massachusetts is lucky to be the founding site for this special school."

The legislators also learned about NECC's graduate-level teacher training program, which educates tomorrow's teachers in best practices that will benefit students in Massachusetts classrooms and beyond. NECC also partners with public schools in Massachusetts to provide classrooms that apply behavioral principles that mirror the structure and support often found only in private school settings. NECC consultants work with public schools to design effective solutions to improve student progress and increase independence.

About The New England Center for Children

The New England Center for Children (NECC) is an award-winning autism education center and research institute. Our community of teachers, researchers, and clinicians have transformed the lives of thousands of children with autism worldwide through education, research, and technology. The Center provides comprehensive services to maximize independence: home-based, day, and residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, the ACE ABA Software System (http://www.acenecc.org), teacher professional development, and research on educational best practices.

NECC is committed to staff professional development, partnering with local colleges to provide on-site graduate training and degrees at little to no cost to the NECC teacher. The result is a growing pool of exceptional teachers trained in best-in-class methodologies, whether they continue their careers at NECC or move on to public schools or private agencies. The New England Center for Children is based in Southborough, MA, and operates a center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Learn more at http://www.necc.org.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

The Nike Field Hockey Camp at Wagner College in Staten Island is set to run this upcoming summer. This brand-new location will be run by Division I Head Field Hockey Coach, Niki Miller, and will offer players a unique opportunity to train with elite-level coaches.

The Wagner College Seahawks just recently re-instated their field hockey program after 40+ years without the sport. Upon reinstatement, the Seahawks also built a brand-new state-of-the-art field hockey turf complex for the team to compete on. Miller was the first head coach of the reintroduced program and brought significant years of field hockey experience to the new team. As an NCAA Division I player herself, Miller knows what it takes to compete at the elite level. Finishing their 2019 season with a win at home, Miller is now turning her focus to a new field hockey camp. During the month of July, Miller will be running an all skills program for both boys and girls.

"We are very excited to be bringing Niki and Wagner College Field Hockey into the Nike Field Hockey Camps family," exclaims Liz Tellez, Sports Manager of Nike Field Hockey Camps. "We know her dedicated coaching staff will ensure players are provided the proper tools and instruction to work on the sport they love."

As an all skills program, campers of all abilities are welcome to join the camp and will experience drills that are designed to fit their own skill level. The New York field hockey camp will provide the players with a positive and supportive environment which will help them develop the necessary skills to succeed.

The camp comes with two options, an overnight or extended day/commuter option. During the overnight program, girls can experience what it is like to stay on campus, while the extended day option gives boys and girls the ability to train on campus and eat in the Wagner College dining facilities.

The Nike Field Hockey Camp at Wagner College will be a partner camp of USA Field Hockey and will be sanctioned to make referrals to the USAFH Futures program.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in the program can visit Nike Field Hockey Camps at http://www.ussportscamps.com/fieldhockey or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high-quality sports education and skill enhancement.



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MALVERN, PA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 07, 2020

HMP, a leader in healthcare events and education, announced today that the weekly podcast "Outspoken Oncology," produced by its peer-reviewed publication Journal of Clinical Pathways, received a Gold MarCom Award from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

The international creative competition recognizes outstanding achievement by professionals involved in the concept, direction, design, and production of marketing and communication materials and programs. The MarCom Awards competition is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected in the world. Judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talents exceed a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

The 2019 MarCom Awards competition received over 6,500 entries from 20 countries. The Gold Award designation is reserved for entries judged to exceed the high standards of the industry norm. Only 24% of 2019 entries met these expectations.

"It is an honor to be recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals," said Chadi Nabhan, MD, MBA, FACP, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Aptitude Health, and host of the Outspoken Oncology podcast. "I have always believed that patients stand to be best served when there is constant and healthy communication among care professionals across the care continuum. This award is a reflection of the emphasis the podcast places on transparent conversations and debates in order to challenge listener perspectives, generate further discussion, and ultimately enhance collaboration in the field."

Launched in February 2019, the Journal of Clinical Pathway's "Outspoken Oncology" podcast is dedicated to facilitating candid discussion among all stakeholders on the most pressing—and often controversial—topics in cancer care today. Episodes feature key opinion leaders in their field and cover topics such as artificial intelligence, next-generation sequencing, medication errors, shared-decision making, and disease-state-specific treatment challenges in oncology care.

Podcast episodes are published weekly on the Journal website as well as on iTunes and other popular podcast directories. For more information, visit outspokenoncology.com.

About Journal of Clinical Pathways
Founded in 2015, Journal of Clinical Pathways captures the shift in health care away from a fee-for-service system and toward a value-based care delivery and reimbursement model. The move toward value-based medicine combined with innovations in big data has brought clinical pathways to the forefront as a means to drive precision and optimization of care for patients. Journal of Clinical Pathways addresses the potential of clinical pathways to address rising health care costs, mitigate patient risk, reduce variability, and achieve better, more predictable clinical outcomes. In this unique publication, physicians, payers, and health care executives share methods, insights, and results of projects to design, implement, evaluate, and update clinical pathways in their organizations. Journal of Clinical Pathways is specifically positioned to address the design and implementation of value-based care approaches; the use of clinical and real-world evidence to drive treatment decision-making; and the early learnings and experiences of managed care professionals and health care organizations as they implement new models for achieving high-value care. To learn more, visit journalofclinicalpathways.com.

About HMP
HMP is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical – and is a multichannel leader in healthcare events and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include Consultant360, the year-round, award-winning platform relied upon by primary care providers and other specialists; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; EMS World Expo, North America's largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.



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