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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) is pleased to announce that its first educational and networking event of the year will focus on one of the biggest trends impacting real estate today. Presented in conjunction with The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), PropTech 2020: Modernizing Real Estate Operations and Management will take place on Tues., Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m. at the University's Lincoln Center Campus.

Event attendees will discover the most influential technology for streamlined real estate operations, energy optimization, space and utilities management, liability management and enhanced occupancy experiences, and leave with a 2020 vision for the future.

The breakfast event will kick-off with a keynote address from Sonu Panda, CEO of Prescriptive Data, developers of the world's first operating system for the built environment. Following his remarks will be a thought-provoking panel moderated by Serge Reda, adjunct professor and chair of the Fordham REI Real Estate Development Curriculum Committee and Real Estate Development, Acquisitions & Due Diligence at Cedar Realty Trust. Reda will lead an inspiring discussion from some of the leading minds in this arena, including:

John Gilbert, COO/EVP, Rudin Management Company

Andrea Jang, COO, Ackman-Ziff

Laura Patel, Head of Strategic Accounts, Density, Inc.

Omri Stern, Founder & CEO, Jones

"PropTech is one of the most talked about topics in real estate and we are thrilled to partner with REBNY to host this important discussion," Anthony R. Davidson, PhD, MBA, dean of Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies. "We are bringing together some of the leading experts on this topic who will provide invaluable insights to the real estate professional in attendance."

PropTech 2020: Modernizing Real Estate Operations and Management will take place on Tues., Feb. 25, at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus (140 West 62nd Street, G76, New York, NY 10023). Registration for the event is $45. To register, visit http://www.fordham.edu/info/26670/real_estate_institute_events.

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ABOUT THE FORDHAM REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE
The Fordham Real Estate Institute (REI) currently offers a Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE), graduate certificates in real estate finance, development and construction management, and a comprehensive array of professional certificates in real estate and construction at its campuses in Manhattan and West Harrison, N.Y. Serving professionals and owners/investors of all stripes, the MSRE curriculum presents the essential elements of real estate finance, investment, development and management. The programs are developed and taught by leading industry practitioners and are centered on imparting real-world professional skill sets. Flexibility and convenience are program hallmarks as classes can be taken in-person, online, and at various paces. REI is a part of Fordham's School of Professional and Continuing Studies. For more information, visit http://www.fordham.edu/realestate.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Orsie Parker, a married mother of two who enjoys camping, fishing, and boating with her family on Lake San Antonio, has published her latest book "Rena": a heartwarming tale of love, family, and healing for a young girl who lost too much too soon.

Parker writes, "Rena is a little girl who lost her mother as a newborn baby in the 1930s. As we all can imagine, she faced many challenges growing up without the protection of a loving mother. As you read this story, you'll fall in love with Rena. She's just a little girl who needs love."
Published by Page Publishing, Orsie Parker's engrossing book is a gripping and potent story of loss, perseverance, and the limitless power of a father's love.
Readers who wish to experience this work can purchase "Rena" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

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

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors' books, including distribution in the world's largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create - not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page's accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues to focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

The agenda has been published for a joint Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) & Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) workshop on High-Temperature Well Cementing and Integrity.

The three day workshop will take place at the Wyndham San Diego Bay Hotel in downtown San Diego, California from March 30 to April 1.

Geothermal wells experience high temperatures at very shallow depths and are required to cement casing across the entire length of each casing string set in the well. The joint GRC/SPE workshop will enable both industries to share their experiences, technologies, technical procedures and best practices on this important aspect of well completion.

The session titles and speakers are as follows:

Opening Panel Session. Moderators: Louis Capuano Jr., and Todd Zahacy. Panelists: Steve Pye, Daniel Bour and Jeff Spence.

Session 1: The Function of Cement in Well Construction. Chairs: Susan Petty and Kyriacos Agapiou. Presenters: Daniel Bour, Jack Collender and Catalin Teodoriu.

Session 2: Slurry Blends. Chairs: Hamid Najafi and Jeff Spence. Presenters: Nicolas Droger, Rouzbeh Shahsavari, and Thomas J. Pisklak.

Session 3: HT/HP Cements. Chairs: Giorgia Bettin and Axel-Pierre Bois. Presenters: Martin Herriot, Abdelfattah Lamik, Arpita Bathija and Vidar Rygg.

Session 4: Placement Procedures. Chairs: Steve Pye and Ramon Viso. Presenters: Ralph Winmill, Rafael Hernandez and Simon Iremonger.

Session 5: Other Uses of Cement/Research and Development. Chairs: Marc Brennen and Mileva Radonjic. Presenters: Achang Mercy, Simon Iremonger and Carlos A. Fernandez.

Session 6: Problems and Solutions. Chairs: Bob Pilko and Catalin Teodoriu. Presenters: Stephen J. Bauer, Jarrett Wise, Ramadan Ahmed and Temitope Ajayi.

Session 7: What is Needed for Future Cement Blends and Cement Placement Technologies. Chairs: Mileva Radonjic and Daniel Bour. Presenters: Sai Vamsi Krishna Vissa, Arash Dahi Taleghani and Yunxing Lu.

Session 8: Case Histories and Past Experiences. Chairs: Pablo Gutierrez and Carlos Fernandez. Presenters: Andreas Ruch, William (Billy) Thomas, Kristin Kutchak and Afshin Ahmady.

Session 9: Conclusion. Moderator: Susan Petty. Panelists: Bob Pilko and Catalin Teodoriu.

Attendees can save $100 by registering before March 1. The cost for GRC and SPE members is $990 and for non-members of the associations, $1,090.

The complete agenda, speaker information, hotel reservations, registration and more, can be found on our new dedicated website at https://cement.mygeoenergynow.org.

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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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

The YMCA of San Diego County, the nation's largest Y association, announced Dr. Jennifer Winward has joined the organization's corporate board of directors. She will be a member of the Community Support Services committee.

"We are thrilled to add Jennifer to the Y board," said Baron Herdelin-Doherty, President & CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County. "She brings a depth of experience and insight that we believe will add significant value to the expansion of the Y's college readiness program, impacting teens throughout San Diego."

Winward is the Founder and CEO of Winward Academy, an award-winning, San Diego-based ed-tech company. She is also a renowned instructor at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a 20-year veteran of high school tutoring. Winward earned her Ph.D. with a dual emphasis in Neuroscience and Developmental Neuropsychology from UC San Diego. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude with highest distinction honors.

"I am honored to join the Y corporate board in San Diego and to support the Y's mission to be more than 'gym and swim," said Dr. Winward. "The Y is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful, measurable impact in our community, and I couldn't be more excited to work with the team to scale this impact."

Winward has been widely recognized for her academic success, published research, and service efforts with awards from the President of the United States, the California State Assembly, Rotary International, the Marin County School Administrator Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Science Foundation.

She was recently honored as San Diego's most influential education leader, as Top 40 Under 40 in San Diego, as Top 35 Under 35 nationally, and as a Top 5 Female Entrepreneur in IT. She is a sought-after thought leader and has been interviewed by national outlets like Forbes and Entrepreneur.

About the YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County is the largest Y Association in the nation serving nearly 500,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 5,500 people. Through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y unites men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body. Visit http://www.ymcasd.org to find your local YMCA or call (858) 292-YMCA (9622).

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

In just 10 years, millions of guests have experienced the universal power of music at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). Throughout 2020, MIM will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with family-friendly Signature Events, special anniversary celebrations, and Global Masters concerts.

Rated Phoenix's #1 attraction and ranked in the top 15 museums in the United States by TripAdvisor, MIM fosters appreciation of the world's diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul. Over the past 10 years, MIM has welcomed 2,750,000 museum guests, presented 1,800 concerts in the MIM Music Theater featuring musicians from around the globe, shared the world's diverse music and cultures with 450,000 K–12 school and youth tour participants, and preserved musical legacies and traditions with a collection of 8,100 instruments. Since its inception, MIM has aspired to be the "best museum ever"—somewhere that offers inspiring, interesting, entertaining, and fun experiences for everyone to enjoy regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, background, education, or income level.

"The human connection we share through music empowers us all, and MIM provides opportunities for everyone to be enriched by their experiences. We are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of MIM's positive impact on the community and the cultural treasure future generations will discover and enjoy," says April A. Salomon, MIM's executive director.

At any age, music has the power to inspire creativity, promote cultural understanding, and create community. As part of its 10th anniversary, MIM is launching Music Matters, a three-year, $10 million fundraising campaign that will help sustain and expand the museum's dynamic, hands-on educational programming, which provides a transformational experience for learners of all ages. The Music Matters campaign supports and strengthens current programs while allowing MIM to innovate and develop new offerings that shape a brighter future for all.

Join MIM for fun Signature Events throughout 2020 as well as anniversary celebrations in March and April filled with music and dance performances, engaging demonstrations, workshops, and more. Events include Experience Ireland on March 14 and 15; five consecutive Celebration Saturdays leading up to MIM's 10th anniversary exploring everything from the science of sound, to the tango, to jazz, and more on March 21 and 28 and April 4, 11, and 18; and MIM's 10th Anniversary Weekend on April 24, 25, and 26.

The Global Masters Concert Series will feature performances by artists spanning many genres and at the pinnacle of their craft in 2020. Each performance brings a unique perspective to the question of why music matters, helping us understand the deep connections we all have to music.

Music unites and empowers us all. As MIM moves into its next decade, the museum is committed to bringing together diverse groups to share common experiences, hear new perspectives, and better understand how we learn from each other to create music.

Anniversary Events and Concerts

Feb. 2020

Acoustic Hot Tuna with Special Guest Dick Boak | Feb. 14 & 15
From Jefferson Airplane to Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have forged a legendary place in popular American music. Dick Boak had a legendary career with Martin Guitars as the company's archivist, curator of its museum, and creator of the Martin Signature Guitar program.

Musical Icon: Ella Fitzgerald | Feb. 22 & 23
"Dream a little dream" while celebrating Ella Fitzgerald with tribute performances, a microphone craft, and documentary screenings showcasing the life of the "Queen of Jazz."

Lila Downs: Al Chile | Feb. 27 & 28
An iconic singer bridges traditions from the folk and ranchera music of Mexico and South America to North American folk, jazz, blues, and hip hop.

Mar. 2020

Cherish the Ladies | Mar. 14
Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Cherish the Ladies has shared timeless Irish traditions and good cheer with audiences worldwide.

Experience Ireland | Mar. 14 & 15
Soak in the music and culture of the Emerald Isle with live performances, an Irish-inspired lunch menu, and more family-friendly activities.

Celebration Saturday: The Tango | Mar. 21
Step into the cherished Argentine tradition of the tango through engaging activities that will prepare guests for a one-of-a-kind milonga social dance.

Charles Lloyd and Gerald Clayton | Mar. 24
A multigenerational collaboration between a jazz saxophone legend and Grammy-nominated pianist.

Celebration Saturday: The Science of Sound | Mar. 28
Learn about the deep ties between music and science with a STEM workshop and a guest lecture on the Stradivarius by Dr. Joseph Nagyvary.

Zakir Hussain | Mar. 31
Zakir Hussain is a classical tabla virtuoso and widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest musicians of our time.

Apr. 2020

Celebration Saturday: All That Jazz | Apr. 4
All jazz lovers are welcome to a screening of Jazz on a Summer's Day, a remastered concert film set at the star-studded Newport Jazz Festival of 1958.

Celebration Saturday: MIM Out Loud | Apr. 11
Discover rare instruments at MIM as they are brought to life with sound, including the self-playing Yamaha Disklavier, a visible organ, and others!

Kenny Endo Contemporary Ensemble with Abe Lagrimas, Jr. and Kaoru Watanabe | Apr. 12
A jazz percussionist and early innovator in Japanese taiko, Kenny Endo stretches the genre, incorporating influences like funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Hawaiian.

Playing For Change | Apr. 17 & 18
A unique fusion of influences and talents comes together to inspire and change the world through music.

Celebration Saturday: Playing For Change | Apr. 18
Discover the power of sharing music across cultures and make music alongside the internationally renowned members of the Playing For Change Band.

MIM's 10th Anniversary Weekend | Apr. 24, 25 & 26
Celebrate with three days of festive musical performances, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations celebrating the world's music and cultures.

The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of Loop 101). For general museum information and a full schedule of events, visit MIM.org or call 480.478.6000.

About MIM
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world's diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul. To learn more about MIM, visit MIM.org.

Find MIM on Facebook: Facebook.com/MIMphx; Twitter and Instagram: @MIMphx, #MIM10.

Media Contact
Raj Dayal, Media Relations Manager, MIM
Raj.Dayal@MIM.org
480.478.6065



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CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Eisenhower Fellowships will convene thought leaders from around world in Cartagena, Colombia next week to explore the Future of Education, a critical issue in every corner of the planet. This three-day global conference will look at how educational systems prepare young people for the future and how well they have adapted to the explosion in technology that has disrupted life, work and the status quo in every society.

From February 13 to 16, leaders from all fields in the diverse and influential global network of Eisenhower Fellows will join leading educational thinkers, high-tech innovators, business leaders, government officials and other prominent experts to address the challenges and opportunities ahead as governments and educators struggle to navigate the continuous rapid change that has transformed the very concept of learning and the future of work.

More than 50 experts, educators and entrepreneurs in the field of education will participate in big-picture plenary panel discussions and short, tightly focused talks that will take conference participants around the world with snapshots of current education trends from a cross-section of the 56 countries on six continents where Eisenhower Fellowships is active.

Set against the backdrop of Cartagena, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site on the Colombian Caribbean coast, EF will present the findings of a new global poll on the future of education in more than 20 countries. A new class of Eisenhower Fellowships Youth Leaders, 17 diverse, exceptional leaders from 15 countries between the ages of 18 and 25, will also attend.

Conference attendees will participate in the organization's new eLabs, interactive platforms for Fellows, sponsors and friends of the organization from around the world to present innovative projects advancing the Future of Education.

"With a rapidly changing landscape and increased access to a diversity of online platforms, we've seen a transformation in traditional approaches to education," said George de Lama, president of Eisenhower Fellowships. "I'm looking forward to hearing from experts in the field share their insights into the knowledge and skills the students of today and tomorrow will need to thrive and shape the world."

WHEN: FEBRUARY 13–16, 2020
WHERE: CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
WHO: More than 200 experts and leaders in the private, public and nonprofit sectors, including:

    Wendell Pritchett, the 30th provost of the University of Pennsylvania

    Freddy Vega, co-founder and CEO of online learning platform Platzi

    María Lourdes Dieck-Assad, vice president for hemispheric and global affairs at the University of Miami

    Arvind Gupta, founder of the Digital India Foundation

    Emiliana Vegas, co-director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution

    Rana Dajani, associate professor of biology & biotechnology at Hashemite University and the founder of We Love Reading

    Juan Luis Cebrián, president emeritus of El Pais

    Kathleen Kennedy, executive director of the Center for Collective Intelligence at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Juan Carlos Pinzón, president of ProBogota and former Colombian defense minister and ambassador to the United States

    Mark S. Wrighton, professor and chancellor emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis

    Pilvi Torsti, state secretary for Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland

    Gus Schmedlen, former vice president of Education Worldwide, Hewlett Packard

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Now in its 66th year and named for America's 34th president, Eisenhower Fellowships brings together innovative leaders from all fields from around the globe who tackle big challenges to better the world around them. Since 1953, more than 2,400 mid-career leaders from 115 countries have benefited from the unique, customized experience of an Eisenhower Fellowship.

Eisenhower Fellowships identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.



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SAN YSIDRO, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

The Border View Family YMCA and Winward Academy recently expanded their college readiness program beyond the classroom and onto local college campuses. As part of the program to improve college access and college readiness for Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, students at San Ysidro High School, they organized a campus crawl of local colleges including University of California, San Diego (UCSD), University of San Diego (USD) and San Diego State University (SDSU).

"Being ready for college certainly requires strong study skills and core competence in academics," said Winward Academy Founder and CEO Dr. Jennifer Winward. "But above and beyond those areas, students must also know what questions to ask - what resources exist to support them, what challenges current students overcame and how, and how to find a community in a new home on a college campus."

This campus crawl was designed to deliver exactly that exposure for San Ysidro youth.

To ensure students achieved a more meaningful experience, the campus crawl was designed to be more than a tour – it was about asking questions of current students, attending a professor's lecture and interacting with current students at the library, gym and common areas.

Jesse Magaña, a fourth-year student at USD, led a Q&A with the San Ysidro high school students. "Being able to share my journey as a first-generation student with the San Ysidro students allowed me to fulfill a promise I made to myself as I navigated higher education: to create space for younger generations to understand that they - as much as anyone else - deserve the space they occupy within the context of higher education."

"Central to our efforts to reach more adolescents and promote healthy youth development, the YMCA supports local schools that serve underrepresented youth by giving them access to resources and experiences that build skills and confidence for life," said Gaby Millan, Executive Director for the Border View Family YMCA. "Seeing the high school students participate in a college class, ask questions of college students and explore the college bookstores for t-shirts and notebooks reinforced the importance of this program."

The YMCA College Readiness Program is made possible through generous donations from City of San Diego Councilmember Vivian Moreno's office, San Diego Gas & Electric, South Bay Community Services and Winward Academy. The ultimate goal is to help AVID students embrace great study habits, build confidence and succeed in college and beyond.

"In many cases, AVID students will be first in their families to attend college," added Millan. "This program ensures they get the exposure and support they need to make informed decisions about post-high school pathways."

To support the YMCA College Readiness Program, please contact Gaby Millan at (619) 428-9622.

About the YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County is the second largest Y Association in the nation serving nearly 500,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 5,500 people. Through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y unites men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body. Visit http://www.ymcasd.org to find your local YMCA or call (858) 292-YMCA (9622).

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

In just 10 years, millions of guests have experienced the universal power of music at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). Throughout 2020, MIM will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with family-friendly Signature Events, special anniversary celebrations, and Global Masters concerts.

Rated Phoenix's #1 attraction and ranked in the top 15 museums in the United States by TripAdvisor, MIM fosters appreciation of the world's diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul. Over the past 10 years, MIM has welcomed 2,750,000 museum guests, presented 1,800 concerts in the MIM Music Theater featuring musicians from around the globe, shared the world's diverse music and cultures with 450,000 K–12 school and youth tour participants, and preserved musical legacies and traditions with a collection of 8,100 instruments. Since its inception, MIM has aspired to be the "best museum ever"—somewhere that offers inspiring, interesting, entertaining, and fun experiences for everyone to enjoy regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, background, education, or income level.

"The human connection we share through music empowers us all, and MIM provides opportunities for everyone to be enriched by their experiences. We are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of MIM's positive impact on the community and the cultural treasure future generations will discover and enjoy," says April A. Salomon, MIM's executive director.

At any age, music has the power to inspire creativity, promote cultural understanding, and create community. As part of its 10th anniversary, MIM is launching Music Matters, a three-year, $10 million fundraising campaign that will help sustain and expand the museum's dynamic, hands-on educational programming, which provides a transformational experience for learners of all ages. The Music Matters campaign supports and strengthens current programs while allowing MIM to innovate and develop new offerings that shape a brighter future for all.

Join MIM for fun Signature Events throughout 2020 as well as anniversary celebrations in March and April filled with music and dance performances, engaging demonstrations, workshops, and more. Events include Experience Ireland on March 14 and 15; five consecutive Celebration Saturdays leading up to MIM's 10th anniversary exploring everything from the science of sound, to the tango, to jazz, and more on March 21 and 28 and April 4, 11, and 18; and MIM's 10th Anniversary Weekend on April 24, 25, and 26.

The Global Masters Concert Series will feature performances by artists spanning many genres and at the pinnacle of their craft in 2020. Each performance brings a unique perspective to the question of why music matters, helping us understand the deep connections we all have to music.

Music unites and empowers us all. As MIM moves into its next decade, the museum is committed to bringing together diverse groups to share common experiences, hear new perspectives, and better understand how we learn from each other to create music.

Anniversary Events and Concerts

Feb. 2020

Acoustic Hot Tuna with Special Guest Dick Boak | Feb. 14 & 15
From Jefferson Airplane to Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have forged a legendary place in popular American music. Dick Boak had a legendary career with Martin Guitars as the company's archivist, curator of its museum, and creator of the Martin Signature Guitar program.

Musical Icon: Ella Fitzgerald | Feb. 22 & 23
"Dream a little dream" while celebrating Ella Fitzgerald with tribute performances, a microphone craft, and documentary screenings showcasing the life of the "Queen of Jazz."

Lila Downs: Al Chile | Feb. 27 & 28
An iconic singer bridges traditions from the folk and ranchera music of Mexico and South America to North American folk, jazz, blues, and hip hop.

Mar. 2020

Cherish the Ladies | Mar. 14
Celebrating their 35th anniversary, Cherish the Ladies has shared timeless Irish traditions and good cheer with audiences worldwide.

Experience Ireland | Mar. 14 & 15
Soak in the music and culture of the Emerald Isle with live performances, an Irish-inspired lunch menu, and more family-friendly activities.

Celebration Saturday: The Tango | Mar. 21
Step into the cherished Argentine tradition of the tango through engaging activities that will prepare guests for a one-of-a-kind milonga social dance.

Charles Lloyd and Gerald Clayton | Mar. 24
A multigenerational collaboration between a jazz saxophone legend and Grammy-nominated pianist.

Celebration Saturday: The Science of Sound | Mar. 28
Learn about the deep ties between music and science with a STEM workshop and a guest lecture on the Stradivarius by Dr. Joseph Nagyvary.

Zakir Hussain | Mar. 31
Zakir Hussain is a classical tabla virtuoso and widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest musicians of our time.

Apr. 2020

Celebration Saturday: All That Jazz | Apr. 4
All jazz lovers are welcome to a screening of Jazz on a Summer's Day, a remastered concert film set at the star-studded Newport Jazz Festival of 1958.

Celebration Saturday: MIM Out Loud | Apr. 11
Discover rare instruments at MIM as they are brought to life with sound, including the self-playing Yamaha Disklavier, a visible organ, and others!

Kenny Endo Contemporary Ensemble with Abe Lagrimas, Jr. and Kaoru Watanabe | Apr. 12
A jazz percussionist and early innovator in Japanese taiko, Kenny Endo stretches the genre, incorporating influences like funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban, and Hawaiian.

Playing For Change | Apr. 17 & 18
A unique fusion of influences and talents comes together to inspire and change the world through music.

Celebration Saturday: Playing For Change | Apr. 18
Discover the power of sharing music across cultures and make music alongside the internationally renowned members of the Playing For Change Band.

MIM's 10th Anniversary Weekend | Apr. 24, 25 & 26
Celebrate with three days of festive musical performances, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations celebrating the world's music and cultures.

The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of Loop 101). For general museum information and a full schedule of events, visit MIM.org or call 480.478.6000.

About MIM
The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) enriches our world by collecting, preserving, and making accessible an astonishing variety of musical instruments and performance videos from every country in the world. MIM offers guests a welcoming and fun experience, incomparable interactive technology, dynamic programming, and exceptional musical performances. MIM fosters appreciation of the world's diverse cultures by showing how we innovate, adapt, and learn from each other to create music—the language of the soul. To learn more about MIM, visit MIM.org.

Find MIM on Facebook: Facebook.com/MIMphx; Twitter and Instagram: @MIMphx, #MIM10.



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CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Eisenhower Fellowships will convene thought leaders from around world in Cartagena, Colombia next week to explore the Future of Education, a critical issue in every corner of the planet. This three-day global conference will look at how educational systems prepare young people for the future and how well they have adapted to the explosion in technology that has disrupted life, work and the status quo in every society.

From February 13 to 16, leaders from all fields in the diverse and influential global network of Eisenhower Fellows will join leading educational thinkers, high-tech innovators, business leaders, government officials and other prominent experts to address the challenges and opportunities ahead as governments and educators struggle to navigate the continuous rapid change that has transformed the very concept of learning and the future of work.

More than 50 experts, educators and entrepreneurs in the field of education will participate in big-picture plenary panel discussions and short, tightly focused talks that will take conference participants around the world with snapshots of current education trends from a cross-section of the 56 countries on six continents where Eisenhower Fellowships is active.

Set against the backdrop of Cartagena, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site on the Colombian Caribbean coast, EF will present the findings of a new global poll on the future of education in more than 20 countries. A new class of Eisenhower Fellowships Youth Leaders, 17 diverse, exceptional leaders from 15 countries between the ages of 18 and 25, will also attend.

Conference attendees will participate in the organization's new eLabs, interactive platforms for Fellows, sponsors and friends of the organization from around the world to present innovative projects advancing the Future of Education.

"With a rapidly changing landscape and increased access to a diversity of online platforms, we've seen a transformation in traditional approaches to education," said George de Lama, president of Eisenhower Fellowships. "I'm looking forward to hearing from experts in the field share their insights into the knowledge and skills the students of today and tomorrow will need to thrive and shape the world."

WHEN: FEBRUARY 13–16, 2020
WHERE: CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
WHO: More than 200 experts and leaders in the private, public and nonprofit sectors, including:

    Wendell Pritchett, the 30th provost of the University of Pennsylvania

    Freddy Vega, co-founder and CEO of online learning platform Platzi

    María Lourdes Dieck-Assad, vice president for hemispheric and global affairs at the University of Miami

    Arvind Gupta, founder of the Digital India Foundation

    Emiliana Vegas, co-director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution

    Rana Dajani, associate professor of biology & biotechnology at Hashemite University and the founder of We Love Reading

    Juan Luis Cebrián, president emeritus of El Pais

    Kathleen Kennedy, executive director of the Center for Collective Intelligence at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Juan Carlos Pinzón, president of ProBogota and former Colombian defense minister and ambassador to the United States

    Mark S. Wrighton, professor and chancellor emeritus of Washington University in St. Louis

    Pilvi Torsti, state secretary for Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland

    Gus Schmedlen, former vice president of Education Worldwide, Hewlett Packard

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Now in its 66th year and named for America's 34th president, Eisenhower Fellowships brings together innovative leaders from all fields from around the globe who tackle big challenges to better the world around them. Since 1953, more than 2,400 mid-career leaders from 115 countries have benefited from the unique, customized experience of an Eisenhower Fellowship.

Eisenhower Fellowships identifies, empowers and connects innovative leaders through a transformative fellowship experience and lifelong engagement in a global network of dynamic change agents committed to creating a world more peaceful, prosperous and just.



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MEADVILLE, PA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

"For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad": a well-crafted handbook designed for children of all ages allowing them to learn how to read as young as they are. "For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad" is the creation of published author Malik Muhammad, a man who became an entrepreneur at an early age. Later in his life, he went on to sell a variety of merchandise—clothes, shoes, and aromatic scents. Now, he is endeavoring to become an author.

Muhammad writes, "Children will read themselves into a wealth of words in a short period with the assistance of For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad. (And, of course, the live Mom and Dad). For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad will change the direction children approach their structure of reading because they will begin learning at the infant stage (of life). Succeeding is (easy), however, harder today more than ever because of all the complexities and distractions (phones and games) of the world. Children need the right habits as the foundation for learning. In 'For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad,' children will find the inspiring recipe for success (with words as infants) for becoming great readers and possible (capable of favorable development) great writers!"

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Malik Muhammad's new book shares a wonderful reading experience as he leaves some blank boxes on the last page to assess the learning progress of a child.

This book is a masterful craft filled with words accompanied by its meaning, allowing the readers, especially children, to learn and widen the scope of their lexis.

View a synopsis of "For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad" on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase "For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about "For You, Mom, and You Too, Dad," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.



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WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Counsel Financial is set to continue its long-time commitment to the American Association for Justice ("AAJ") as a Diamond Sponsor of its upcoming Winter Convention. The company will travel to New Orleans, LA for the conference, being held February 8-12 in the Riverside district. The Convention is a gathering of some of the nation's top plaintiffs' attorneys who converge to discuss the latest trends in litigation across numerous practice areas, participate in specialized continuing legal education programs and network with others engaged in similar cases.

Counsel Financial will host a panel discussion— Emerging Torts: Latest News from the Experts—on Sunday, February 9 at 12:30 pm, focused on latest developments in current litigation, along with considerations for incorporating those cases into a firm's portfolio. Attorneys seeking to expand their practice or build upon their existing caseload will get the opportunity to hear from top U.S. litigators on topics such as 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Zantac, Truvada, rideshare litigation, sex abuse cases and more. The program will conclude with an interactive Q&A session to further discuss specific areas of interest.

Paul Cody, President and CEO of Counsel Financial, states, "We are pleased to once again host a prominent panel of skilled litigators and believe that this discussion will be of great benefit to those in attendance. The American Association for Justice and its membership work tirelessly to strengthen our civil justice system and we're honored to support them in that effort."

Counsel Financial has been exclusively endorsed by AAJ for law firm financing since 2006. In addition to financial solutions, the company offers a multitude of consultative benefits to its clients, such as assistance with budgeting and financial analysis, portfolio valuation, industry insight and co-counsel introductions.

To learn more about all of the financial products available to plaintiffs' firms, visit booth K8 or Counsel Financial's Diamond Sponsor Boardroom (Durham, located in the Hilton New Orleans Riverside) during Convention to speak to a member of the team.

About Counsel Financial
Counsel Financial is the largest provider of working capital credit lines and other financial solutions to plaintiffs' attorneys in the industry, having loaned over $1.5 billion exclusively to plaintiffs' attorneys in its 20-year history. Counsel Financial sets the standard for innovation and flexibility in its loan offerings, structuring terms that are conducive to the unique demands of contingency-fee practices. Leveraging 200+ years of internal legal experience, Counsel Financial has financed the growth of firms in every area of plaintiffs' litigation, including personal injury, mass torts, class actions and labor and employment. The company is exclusively endorsed by multiple national and state trial organizations, including the American Association for Justice and The National Trial Lawyers.



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LAKELAND, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

For Andre Ripley '19, Facebook provides much more than a way to stay connected to friends and family.

The social media and technology company is giving him a chance at a lucrative career and success as a tech entrepreneur.

Ripley, who graduated from Florida Polytechnic University with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering, was awarded a $120,000 partnership deal with Facebook and Oculus VR to develop and run virtual reality gaming tournaments for the new Pistol Whip VR game. His company, Virtualities, will track elements such as players, prize money, teams, rules, and cheating.

"We negotiated with Facebook for probably four months and we finally closed the deal on New Year's Day," said Ripley, chief technology officer of the Salt Lake City, Utah, company. "That was a great start to the year."

Virtualities is hoping to land a $1 million deal with Facebook this spring.

"We have to launch our platform and meet all the requirements for Facebook and as long as we keep our platform running, we have a good chance of closing the million-dollar deal," Ripley said. "We're almost done and ahead of schedule right now."

Ripley said the traditional way of running gaming tournaments involves many people working on spreadsheets to track scores and other data.

"That's really outdated and hasn't been automated. Since the demand for esports is getting higher, we're trying to solve that with the Facebook deal," Ripley said.

The U.S Virgin Island native said that Virtualities ran a Beat Saber tournament last year with competitors from 78 countries.

"With the power of Facebook, I can't imagine how many people will compete in the Pistol Whip tournament, but we're prepared for anything," Ripley said. "I never expected to be funded by Facebook – my first round of funding was from my dad, who gave me $300 to develop a prototype for a box that does appraisals for diamonds."

In addition to his work with the growing tech start-up, Ripley also works with flight simulators as a software engineer at Collins Aerospace in Salt Lake City.

Ripley discovered his passion for entrepreneurship at Florida Poly after being encouraged to enter – and win – several entrepreneurship competitions throughout Central Florida and the state. This included a third-place victory in the 2018 Governor's Cup competition with his team's product, Insta-List – a product that captured, scanned, and listed items for digital selling in less than 10 seconds. His collegiate victories earned him 20,000 LinkedIn followers and a thirst to continue his efforts.

"The single best thing I've done was getting involved with the entrepreneurship program at Florida Poly because you don't even need to have the best idea or be completely thought through, you just have to try and get feedback," Ripley said.

"Even when I've failed it's like I've won because I got crucial feedback and I implemented it into the Facebook deal



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WORCESTER, MASS. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) today announced the creation of The Global School, and that the university is launching its search for the inaugural dean. The Global School builds upon the university's longstanding efforts to prepare students who are focused on science, engineering, and technology to have a significant impact on the major social, technological, ecological, and economic challenges facing people around the world. The WPI faculty voted in May 2019 to create The Global School, which will launch later in 2020.

"The National Academy of Engineering's Grand Challenges, the National Science Foundation's 10 Big Ideas, and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals make it clear that there is a pressing need for well-rounded STEM professionals to co-create successful solutions to great problems around the globe," said WPI President Laurie Leshin. "In fact, achieving these goals can only be accomplished by STEM-focused leaders and innovators who know how to work with local communities, organizations, and governments to co-create contextualized, successful, and sustainable solutions. Such important work requires STEM professionals who can navigate through—and engage with—the complexity and diversity inherent to the looming environmental crisis, climate change, global military conflicts, poverty and income inequality, and battles of racism, sexism, and human rights. With this new school, WPI aims to provide the kind of leadership that will improve the quality of life of people around the world."

Founded in 1865, WPI has been the pioneer and leader in project-based education since 1970 when, building upon its core philosophy of balancing theory and practice in education, the university adopted a revolutionary new undergraduate program known as the WPI Plan. The new approach replaced the traditional, rigidly prescribed engineering curriculum with a flexible and academically challenging program aimed at helping students learn how to learn by synthesizing classroom learning with high-impact, off-campus projects that solve real-world problems. In 1974, WPI launched a global component to its project-based curriculum and now sends approximately 80 percent of its students to more than 50 project centers around the world. At these centers, students work in teams to focus on issues such as energy, food, health, and urban sustainability. They gain hands-on experience in tackling real-world problems, develop an understanding of other cultures, and see how their lives and work can make a real impact.

Over the past 45 years, students, faculty members, and global partners have been collaborating to develop culturally appropriate solutions to local problems—most notably through faculty research and student project work. Over this same time span, WPI has fostered excellence in STEM education that links broader concerns of global development and humanitarian engineering, and community/global development and international and global studies. The Global School builds upon the university's expertise and partnerships in global project-based learning, and it will also leverage WPI expertise in the STEM disciplines, as faculty and students focus on defining problems and designing solutions to those problems in collaboration with partners—both local and global.

"The Global School will enhance WPI's impact as a leader and innovator in addressing great problems by creating a platform for realizing the university's long-held vision of building a true global polytechnic with a reach and an impact far beyond what has previously been possible," said WPI Provost Winston Soboyejo. "It creates a robust institutional framework for WPI's rapidly growing array of student- and faculty-driven global activities. We will develop hubs in Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, where faculty, staff, and students will collaborate with other academics, governments, NGOs, and local people for the purposes of learning, research, and project work—at all levels, and within contexts that are well informed by deep area knowledge and concern for social justice. When our students graduate, they will find their place in the workforce or create their own jobs using their exceptional skills and experience in such areas as policy development, data analytics, and management; infrastructure engineering, design, and construction; technical specialists across energy, water, agriculture, transport, logistics, and project management; business process re-engineering, project monitoring, and evaluation."

There is growing student interest in development studies, design, scientific innovation, and social entrepreneurship, and WPI faculty have been intentionally expanding their research expertise and teaching capacities in relevant fields and in integrative and area studies. The Global School will enhance opportunities for meaningful learning experiences, including global projects, at the graduate and undergraduate levels in areas including international development, global studies, economic sciences, science, technology, and policy; and environment and sustainability. It will prepare students to become STEM professionals who are focused on producing evidence-based approaches to meaningful, sustainable outcomes by teaching them how to make decisions informed by a wide range of geographic, cultural, political, and economic contexts. Specifically, faculty and students will use design thinking and process to develop solutions that support community needs and aspirations for better, self-determined, and dignified lives. This approach will provide even greater opportunities for students and faculty to have an impact at the international, national, regional, local, and household levels.

The proposed activities of The Global School will include global partnerships with a focus on real-world problem solving; world-class research that uses interdisciplinary approaches and area knowledge to develop socially conscious solutions to local/global problems; and an expansion of resources already on campus such as the Global Lab, a collaborative space where the WPI community, including visiting scholars, Artists- and Fellows-in-Residence, use multi-platform media to share the impact of their global work. In addition, The Global School will expand integrated undergraduate and graduate programs in areas of technical leadership, international/global engineering leadership, development and policy. These will include:

BS programs in international and global studies that weave WPI's first-year experience in problem solving with courses in area studies/global studies and global grand challenge programs, along with potentially new undergraduate certificate/minor programs in energy, water, food, global health, and STEM education.

MS and PhD programs in international and global studies (with a research-based option and a non-thesis option for working professionals) and short courses for working professionals and alumni. These graduate programs will build upon undergraduate programs in international development and global studies; society, technology and policy; and economic sciences, environment, and sustainability. Programs may be developed by faculty task forces—and will also benefit from WPI's existing expertise—in the areas of engineering, humanities and arts, and business.

A search committee composed of faculty, administration, and students will work closely with Isaacson Miller, a Boston-based search firm, to identify candidates for the dean position.

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI, the global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI's pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across 14 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. http://www.wpi.edu



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LOUISVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

It's a brand new year, and Thermex-Thermatron will be kicking it off at the 2020 MDM&M West Trade Show in Anaheim, CA. Starting February 11th, they will be hosting a booth at the trade show where they will be exhibiting the RF F10-25 which includes an automatic frontload shuttle and a PLC. RF sealing demonstrations will be taking place throughout the show.

The system is also equipped with an RF Switching Network that allows the generator to move through two cycles during one press closure at different variable power levels and different variable sealing times. An integrated switch is then incorporated at the press to switch the polarity of the sealing electrodes at the already preset power and time settings. The switching process occurs when the RF is off, thereby reducing arcing.

This innovative technique is used to achieve well-balanced seals when tubing is placed between two sheets of vinyl. In the medical field, this allows for bag outlines, tube insertions, and tear seals all to be achieved in one press closure.

The trade show begins February 11th and continues through February 13th. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, with the conference running from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. - 3p.m. Thursday. You can register for your free pass at: http://bit.ly/MDMWest2020Register

Thermex-Thermatron will have their equipment on display at Booth 3282.

DATE: February 11-13th
TIME: 10:00am
PLACE: Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802



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PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Commercial UAV Expo Americas and Commercial UAV Expo Europe have announced their Call for Speakers, inviting industry experts to submit abstracts on critical issues in the UAS industry by March 11, 2020.

Prospective speakers are invited to submit abstracts on UAS integration and operation related to these top industry segments for drone technology:

Construction

Energy & Utilities

Forestry & Agriculture

Infrastructure & Transportation

Mining & Aggregates

Public Safety & Emergency Services

Security

Surveying & Mapping

Commercial UAV Expo invites abstracts on the following topics:

Automation & Robotics

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Data Integration, Management & Analytics

Disruptive UAS Technologies & Emerging Applications

In-House Versus Outsourcing

Insurance

Regulation

Remote ID

Security & Counter-UAS

The Commercial UAV Expo carefully develops conference topics in cooperation with an Advisory Board of esteemed professionals, thoroughly vetting prospective speakers to ensure they are the best in their field. The goal of each show's conference is to provide outstanding, actionable information for industrial users involved with integrating or operating UAS, and to offer a glimpse of what's coming next for UAS.

"A major factor in accelerating drone technology integration is education," said Lisa Murray, Group Director at Diversified Communications, which produces the events. "End-users need to understand how and when drones can change the profitability and efficiency of their operations. We deliver focused content that addresses these issues and connects them with industry experts and first in class solutions providers to help them move forward. We screen submissions for the best and brightest and only the best content will make it onto the program."

Additional information and the abstract submission form can be found here for Commercial UAV Expo Americas and here for Commercial UAV Expo Europe.

About Commercial UAV Expo Americas

Commercial UAV Expo Americas, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation covering industries including Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. It takes place September 15-17, 2020 at the Paris Las Vegas. For more information, visit http://www.expouav.com.

About Commercial UAV Expo Europe

Commercial UAV Expo Europe is the leading international trade show and conference in Europe for the commercial drone market, taking place 1-3 December 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam. For its fourth edition, Commercial UAV Expo Europe will take place as part of Amsterdam Drone Week at what will be the largest and most important drone platform in Europe, attracting thousands of drone professionals from all over the world. For more information, visit http://www.expouav.com/europe.

Commercial UAV Expo Americas & Commercial UAV Expo Europe are produced by Diversified Communications' technology portfolio which also includes Commercial UAV News, GeoBusiness Show, International Lidar Technology Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, SPAR 3D.com, AECNext Technology Expo & Conference and AEC Next News. For information about exhibiting at Commercial UAV Expo contact Katherine Dow, Sales Manager, at kdow@divcom.com or +1.207-842-5497. For attending information, visit http://www.expouav.com or email info@expouav.com.



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DEARBORN, MICH. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Few are credited with spearheading a single design movement; Michael Graves, well known throughout the world for design excellence, led three. The Henry Ford and Michael Graves Design (MGD) announced today that the institution has acquired MGD's extensive product design archive as part of its permanent collection. The Henry Ford plans to create permanent and temporary exhibitions with the Michael Graves Archive, and in celebration of the acquisition, a selection of 21 artifacts is now on display inside Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

"In its entirety, the Michael Graves Design product archive tells a 39-year history of art, culture, and commerce, along with countless stories about the power of design," said Patricia Mooradian, president and CEO, The Henry Ford. "We are honored that the team chose The Henry Ford as the location to house this collection that shows that everyday products can be designed with both purpose and playfulness."

The Michael Graves Archive, consisting of finished products, models, prototypes and production samples spans the influential career of Michael Graves and the history of MGD. The 2,500+ object archive represents partnerships with Alessi, Target, Stryker, Disney, Steuben, Swid Powell, Sunar, Lenox, Dansk, Duravit, and Dornbracht, among others.

Michael Graves Design sought to find an influential cultural institution interested in becoming the permanent home of its comprehensive product archive. "We wanted to find a partner that would enable current and future generations to discover the positive impact design has on society and to celebrate the contribution to design history made by Michael Graves and our firm," said Rob Van Varick, Principal, MGD.

Donald Strum, Principal, MGD met Marc Greuther, Vice President, Historical Resources and Chief Curator of The Henry Ford at the IDEA awards jury, which convenes annually at the Museum in Dearborn. "During the judging, Marc was a tremendous host. I sincerely enjoyed our discussions, and I became enamored with the Henry Ford," said Strum. "During every break from judging, I explored their innumerable automobiles and artifacts, appreciating the diversity and importance of the collections."

In addition to many high-end client relationships, Michael Graves Design's revolutionary approach to common home products, known as "Art of the Everyday Object" solidified it as pioneers in the contemporary design industry. Debuted at Target in 1999, Michael Graves Design brought to market more than 2,000 products across 20 categories including kitchen electrics, gadgets, cleaning supplies, home décor, storage & organization, and more. The groundbreaking 15-year partnership with the retailer transformed mass merchandising strategy, elevated consumers expectations for design, made Target a design destination, and elevated design to the center of corporate strategy.

"I can't imagine a better home for our Archive than The Henry Ford," said Ben Wintner, Managing Principal, MGD. "From our timeless, iconic product designs with Alessi to our Design for All program with Target, Michael Graves products uniquely exemplify The Henry Ford's mission. We're thrilled to have this partnership."

"Michael Graves and his designers performed a kind of design alchemy, transforming often humble things—thousands of them—into objects of delight, humor, and elegance," said Marc Greuther, Vice President, Historical Resources and Chief Curator at The Henry Ford. "He showed that seeming near-opposites such as practicality, whimsy, affordability, decoration, and modernity could actually coexist—and move swiftly off the shelves of everyday retailers."

While The Henry Ford preserves its history, MGD looks to the future, with its recent appointment of Earthbound, a leading brand growth company, to expand the brand across categories and new retailers. MGD is excited to announce its new partnership with HDS Trading, which will debut on March 14 at the International Home + Housewares show in Chicago, bringing classic MGD designs and new items to retail once again.

About The Henry Ford
Located in Dearborn, Michigan, The Henry Ford, a globally-recognized destination, fosters inspiration and learning from hands-on encounters with artifacts that represent the most comprehensive collection anywhere focusing on innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness in America. Its unique venues include Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, Benson Ford Research Center and Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school. Together with its online presence at thehenryford.org, its national television programs, The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation and Did I Mention Invention? and other resources, The Henry Ford helps individuals of all kinds to unlock their potential and help shape a better future. The Henry Ford advanced its role as a catalyst for change in education with the acquisition of Invention Convention Worldwide, a growing affiliation of organizations dedicated to fostering innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in students, K-12. With this merger, The Henry Ford is now home to the Michigan Invention Convention and the Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, during which thousands of students from across the United States participate.

About Michael Graves Design
Founded in 1964 by legendary designer Michael Graves, MGD is a leading multidisciplinary design practice rooted in the values of humanism. Over the past 55 years, MGD has created iconic works of design and architecture, including the Alessi teakettle, the Michael Graves Design housewares collection for Target, and the Disney Dolphin and Swan hotels. Today, the MGD team has expanded its creative influence to include helping companies develop strategies for entering new markets, utilizing design to transform workplace culture, designing the largest statue in the world and even working to change the conversation on aging. This breadth of expertise enables a holistic, collaborative approach that leads to transformative results for clients and consumers. MGD is a widely recognized design leader including being listed by Fast Company as one of "The world's top 10 most innovative companies in design." For more information, visit http://www.michaelgraves.com



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DALTON, GA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

AstroTurf Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Green Living Services, a prominent installation specialist, of Las Vegas, Nevada to its vast nationwide network of synthetic turf distributors and installers. The addition of GLS marks a significant commitment in providing the absolute best in sales and service to AstroTurf customers in the state of Nevada.

"AstroTurf is honored to add Green Living Services to our distributor network", said Scott Franks, AstroTurf's Director of Distributor Development. GLS brings years of industry knowledge and local relationships, which coupled with AstroTurf's superior product lineup and exceptional customer service makes this partnership a perfect match. We look are looking forward to many years of growth and success with GLS!"

Taking Green Living's excellent knowledge base and reputation and pairing it with AstroTurf, the brand that started it all and is still an industry leader, means that the Nevada market is in store for the best of everything in the way of products, sales experience, expertise, and service.

"My partner, Ken Jackson, and I, are extremely excited about our distributorship with AstroTurf", said GLS Owner and Partner Harry Jackson. "Our company, Synthetic Turf Products of Nevada (DBA Green Living Services), has been in the turf business for over 20 years. During this time, we have installed millions of square feet of synthetic turf in various Football, Soccer, Lacrosse and Baseball fields. While we have been quite successful in the past, we have never been able to get the quality of products, the industry recognition, and branding that is associated with AstroTurf. As most of the world knows, AstroTurf has been in the Synthetic Turf business since day one and is the biggest, the best, and certainly the most experienced turf manufacturer in the business. We are honored to now be part of the AstroTurf family."

About AstroTurf
For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf has redefined the way the game is played. Now powered by SportGroup, the brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf and running track systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf's website at http://www.astroturf.com.




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DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Rare Disease Day, held the last day in February each year, is an annual observance, sponsored by The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives (rarediseaseday.org). The Balancing Act's "Behind The Mystery" rare disease series will be shining the light on Rare Disease Day by releasing educational videos starting February 19th leading up to Rare Disease Day on February 29th. These videos discuss the "why" behind the show and the over 85+ medical conditions they have covered. Plus, personal stories from patients, caregivers and the show's producers who know first-hand about rare disease diagnosis. http://bit.ly/BehindTheMysteryVideo

For the past eight years, Behind The Mystery has been bringing undiagnosed, misdiagnosed and complex medical conditions to the forefront by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies who are on a mission to educate the public, which should lead to earlier diagnosis, treatment and provide a community for people suffering from these disorders.

Starting February 19th, Behind The Mystery will roll out its Rare Disease Day educational campaign on their social channels: YouTube (@thebalancingact), Twitter (@balancingacttv), LinkedIn (@behindthemystery), Instagram (@balancingacttv), FB (@thebalancingactfans) #behindthemystery #rarediseaseday

Also, tune in to two new Behind The Mystery episodes airing in March on the Lifetime channel: March 16, Alport Syndrome, a rare, genetic, chronic kidney condition characterized by declining kidney function that could lead to end stage kidney disease, and; March 26, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), one of the rarest, and most disabling genetic condition that occurs when bone forms in muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue.

The Balancing Act's website (thebalancingact.com/rare) is a valuable 24/7 resource for patients and doctors who want to learn more about the over 85 featured rare and genetic diseases on Behind The Mystery. The show airs on Lifetime at 7:30am EST (check local listings).

"To be a patient advocate is to arm yourself with the latest research, knowledge and resources for the community and we've been able to touch the lives of millions of people through the 85 disease specific segments we've aired so far," says Carri Levy, Creator - Behind The Mystery: Rare and Genetic Series.

About The Balancing Act: The Balancing Act is a daily morning show created and produced by BrandStar that brings fresh ideas to today's modern woman to help balance and enrich her life every day. Now in its ninth season, The Balancing Act features everything from delicious recipes, style makeovers and dream getaways to parenting tips and the latest news in health and wealth. Tune in to The Balancing Act, America's premier half-hour show for women and about women, weekday mornings at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

A long-time location for summer camps, the University of Alabama is hosting two weeks of day and overnight camp led by the University's Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coaches, George Husack and Jenny Mainz.

Returning for the 17th year, the Nike Tennis Camp at the University of Alabama has provided hundreds of campers the necessary tools to take their tennis game to the next level. Individualized instruction from collegiate coaches coupled with supervised match play makes for a promising location for tennis players looking to fine-tune their skills and gain confidence before, during and after matches.

"We're honored to be able to continue to run tennis programs at such an iconic college," says Matt Kurlander, VP of Nike Tennis Camps. "The staff is constantly thinking of new ways to train, inspire and help individuals ultimately reach their tennis goals."

George Husack enters 2020 in his seventh year as the Head Men's Tennis Coach at the University of Alabama. Husack has made a point to instill a winning mentality with his team and has created a culture that not only inspires, but also encourages players to break out of their comfort zone. Most recently, in 2018, Husack led the Tide to the round of 16 in the NCAA Tournament after upsetting the No. 2 seed, Tulane.

Jenny Mainz is now in her 21st season as Head Coach of the Crimson Tide's Women's team. During her tenure, Mainz has taken the program to new heights and is the only coach in the program's history to take the Tide to six consecutive NCAA Championships. Recording a 0-21 record in her first year, Mainz has completely revamped the program and has turned it into one of the best in the country.

Nike Tennis Camps at the University of Alabama offer Day and Overnight camps for two sessions in 2020. Day Camp runs 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and includes lunch and afternoon match play. Programs are geared towards girls and boys of all ability levels, ages 9-18.

Parents and campers interested in the Nike Tennis Camp at the University of Alabama can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com. For more information, please call 1-800-645-3226 or email tennis@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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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Tresta, a leading virtual phone system provider, announces a partnership with Domi Station, a non-profit startup incubator and coworking space. With Domi Station housing and supporting startups and entrepreneurs in the Tallahassee area, Tresta will contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by serving as a business communication resource for Domi Station and its program participants.

Tresta launched in 2015, but the company has been in Tallahassee since 1990 serving thousands of businesses nationwide with various telecommunication services. Ultimately, the virtual phone system was built with the focus of simplifying and modernizing business communication by offering a flexible call routing platform for a low monthly cost and no contract.

Domi Station offers resources to members such as tailored entrepreneur education and mentoring, supporting entrepreneurs as they develop their startup ideas, launch, and scale their businesses. Domi strives to provide value-added services to its members so that they can focus on launching and growing.

For startups and entrepreneurs, communication platforms such as phone systems have traditionally been a costly investment requiring expensive hardware, setup, and support. On the other hand, utilizing a personal cell phone number for business purposes, or even carrying two mobile phones are not sustainable alternatives.

Virtual phone systems are the optimum choice for those who work on the go or in a coworking space, but still need separate business and personal lines. A virtual phone system like Tresta allows you to utilize a business phone number on the mobile device you already have.

The strategic partnership between Domi Station and Tresta began in late 2019, with Tresta offering all Domi Station's Gear Up graduates and Ascend participants 6-months complimentary service as they build and expand their ventures. Members will receive a business phone number and unlimited calling and texting in addition to all of Tresta's other powerful call management features so they can communicate efficiently with their network.

"We're really excited to partner with Domi Station and to get more involved in the local startup community here in Tallahassee. They do a lot to support entrepreneurs, and there's an obvious synergy between the work they do and how our virtual communication platform can grow with startups and entrepreneurs in our community." said Austin Davidson, President & CEO of Tresta.

"Our partnership with Tresta provides incredible value to our members who can leverage the platform as their virtual phone system. We also use Tresta at Domi and find it invaluable for our growing organization as it allows us to keep our ICT stack in the cloud while avoiding the complexity of a traditional PBX system," said Antonio Montoya, Executive Director, Domi Station

About Tresta
Tresta's virtual phone system provides unlimited calling and texting from anywhere on any device with an easy-to-use app. Offering local and toll-free business numbers and powerful call management features, the flexible platform provides businesses of all sizes with an easy way to set up a phone system that scales with them as they grow.

To learn more about Tresta, please visit: https://www.tresta.com/
Contact person: Jamie Lowary
Phone number: 850-383-7720
Email address: jamie.lowary@tresta.com

About Domi Station
Through their incubation programs, Domi Station offers entrepreneurs two paths to launch and scale their business: Gear Up and Ascend. The programs focus on offering flexible online content, in-person workshops, and industry mentors for entrepreneurs to validate, launch, and grow their companies. By utilizing powerful tools, content, and community, Domi Station creates a space where entrepreneurs have the resources to succeed.



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EAST HANOVER, N.J. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

A team of scientists at Kessler Foundation have proposed solutions to the challenges of conducting rehabilitation research. Their article, "Considerations of power and sample size in rehabilitation research," (doi: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2019.08.009 ) was e-published on October 23, 2019 by the International Journal of Psychophysiology. The authors are Olga Boukrina, PhD, research scientist in the Center for Stroke Rehabilitation Research, and N. Erkut Kucukboyaci, PhD, associate research scientist, and Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD, research scientist, in the Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research.

Link to abstract: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167876019304738
The challenges to conducting research in the field of medical rehabilitation are many. Inherent to the process of recruiting and conducting studies in people with disabilities are lower enrollment, higher costs, greater inter-individual variability, and lack of clarity regarding the application of standard measurement tools to these clinical populations.

According to the Kessler team, the challenges of rehabilitation research warrant a more nuanced approach to research design. The team acknowledges the impact that small sample size has on effect size, but suggests that this can be accommodated in rehabilitation research because benefits to small homogeneous groups of patients might outweigh statistical generalizability. They further propose that the reliability of results could be maximized even with small sample sizes by incorporating more trials per participant, conducting high-precision measurements, harnessing inter-individual variability, and validating statistical models within and across studies. Consideration of these design choices will be an essential step toward promoting transparency and encouraging the replication of findings with the potential to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Addressing the challenges of rehabilitation research requires creative thinking and innovative approaches to address the high variability. Meeting these challenges may fuel new advances in telemedicine, machine learning, and neuroimaging, with the potential to benefit all individuals.

Drs. Kucukboyaci and Dobryakova are former recipients of Switzer Research Fellowships awarded by the National Institute on Disability Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research.

About Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.



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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

EU-MDR: Are You Ready?
Part I: The Real Role of the Person Responsible for Regulatory Readiness & Compliance
An Exclusive Three-Part FDAnews Webinar Series
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The European Union is requiring medical device companies to appoint a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC). Get ready for EU-MDR's deadline in May.

Does one's organization have a change management processes in place to support the PRRC and ensure their success?

Join us for a webinar on Feb. 20 to get a better sense of what the PRRC does to supervise and control the change management process as well as the release of product onto the market.

Find out why a PRRC is required in the first place and what is the PRRC duties and responsibilities

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Prepare for the new PPRC requirement today!

This webinar is part one of a three-part online series on EU-MDR readiness. Save 25% by registering for the complete three-part series:

Part II: Tips for Assessing Your Readiness Prior to Notified Body Review
Thursday, March 26, 2020, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EDT

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Thursday, April 23, 2020, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EDT

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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

EU-MDR: Are You Ready?
Part I: The Real Role of the Person Responsible for Regulatory Readiness & Compliance
An Exclusive Three-Part FDAnews Webinar Series
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 • 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EST
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The European Union is requiring medical device companies to appoint a Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC). Get ready for EU-MDR's deadline in May.

Does one's organization have a change management processes in place to support the PRRC and ensure their success?

Join us for a webinar on Feb. 20 to get a better sense of what the PRRC does to supervise and control the change management process as well as the release of product onto the market.

Find out why a PRRC is required in the first place and what is the PRRC duties and responsibilities

Determine whether the PRRC is over or under qualified or unable to fulfil their duties due to tasks overload

Get a sense of the relationship between the PRRC and the strategy set for regulatory compliance

Discover how the processes of a medical device manufacturer and other economic operators should be planned in order to fulfil the requirements for a PRRC

Critically evaluate whether your corporate structure is ready to ensure supervision and control of products to achieve EU regulatory compliance

Familiarize yourself with the importance of organizational design to ensure the various roles participating in compliance are understood and coordinated

Prepare for the new PPRC requirement today!

This webinar is part one of a three-part online series on EU-MDR readiness. Save 25% by registering for the complete three-part series:

Part II: Tips for Assessing Your Readiness Prior to Notified Body Review
Thursday, March 26, 2020, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EDT

Part III: After May 2020, Ensuring Your Post-Market Surveillance Readiness via a Risk Management Framework
Thursday, April 23, 2020, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EDT

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BOSTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 05, 2020

Boston Children's Museum has announced the opening of a reimagined and redesigned PlaySpace, a permanent exhibit designed specifically to provide young children and their caregivers with a safe, comfortable environment for the play and exploration that is critical to physical and skills development.

Unique in size and scope, PlaySpace is a joyful and playful collection of developmentally appropriate experiences where kids may develop and practice their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. The exhibit is a staffed space within the Museum where very young children can explore in their own way and at their own pace secluded from the energy and excitement of older children.

"We are so proud to open this innovative, world-class exhibit. It is the culmination of 40 years of the Museum's learning and research about how children develop and grow. PlaySpace is more than what one would think of as an exhibit. It is an ongoing experiment in play and learning that is responding to an increasingly complex and challenging world, where the proliferation of media and the lack of unstructured playtime are increasingly the norm," said Carole Charnow, President and CEO of the Museum.

In 1978, Boston Children's Museum opened its original PlaySpace, the first exhibit created exclusively for very young children and their caregivers. The experiment was a huge success, becoming a national and international model for spaces for young children in museums. The exhibit has had four major renovations since then, the most recent in 2000. In 2016, the Museum launched the current initiative to reimagine and redesign the space, an extensive project that was informed by over 40 years of experience, current research on child development and early learning, and knowledge of the Museum's audience. The all-new PlaySpace is a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment where children ages 3 and under and their caregivers can wonder, explore, play, discover, and connect in a safe place built just for them.

A growing body of research, including that from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, shows that birth to 3 is a unique period that establishes a foundation for all future development and learning. In this critical time of life, rich experiences and supportive relationships with parents and caregivers play a major role in the healthy development of young children. In the reimagined PlaySpace, infants and toddlers can learn about themselves and the world around them; adults can learn about their young children and the importance of early experiences; and together adults and young children can build relationships and experience delight in playing together.

The New PlaySpace Experience
The new exhibit was developed and designed by the Museum's own team of creative professionals. It reflects the need for very young children to explore both independently and with their adults, take age-appropriate risks, engage in rich pretend play, experiment with and manipulate sensory materials, and climb, slide, jump, and crawl - all in a safe space built just for them. It encourages adults to relax, slow down, observe their children at play, and to discover and celebrate the new skills their children are developing.

Key experience areas of the exhibit include:

Adventure landscape - When children engage in physical play (also known as gross motor play), they develop important skills such as balancing, walking, climbing, jumping, rolling, sliding, and navigating through space - at their own pace and comfort level. Features of the adventure landscape include intersecting pathways, a wobbly bridge, a noodle obstacle course, net climber, and toddler-height hill.

Pretend Play - When children pretend, they learn about themselves and their surroundings, and develop strong communication skills. As they develop and grow, their play moves beyond everyday experiences to imagined scenarios. Pretend play activities include a child-size playhouse, a jeep with a truck bed, a forest that includes a cave, treetop walkway, birds' nest, fish tank, and a book nook where families can read together.

Train Table - While playing with trains, children build fine motor skills and spatial awareness as they push trains over bridges, through tunnels, and around the tracks. They engage in problem solving as they figure out how to get their train from here to there, and – when developmentally ready – enter into pretend worlds, exercising their imaginations.

Tot Lab - Young children explore the world with all of their senses. By getting messy with open-ended sensory materials that caregivers might be reluctant to try at home (water, play dough, paint, etc.), children discover both what materials can do and what they can do with those materials – promoting curiosity, and practicing focus, persistence, and problem solving.

Early STEAM Explorations - Children are naturally curious about how the world works, and having opportunities to explore natural phenomena allows them to develop and practice important skills and capacities, such as observing, exploring, persisting, and trying again. STEAM exploration components include a wind tunnel, air table, light table, light wall, and balls and tubes.

BabyScape - Infants and their caregivers have different needs than toddlers and benefit from a dedicated and protected space of their own. BabyScape is a shoes-off area with a welcoming entry and gate that separates it from the rest of PlaySpace and designates it as only for infants and their caregivers.

MIT PlayLab - Since 2008, Boston Children's Museum has teamed up with researchers from MIT's Early Childhood Cognition Lab to explore what young children understand and how their thinking and learning develops. By observing many children, researchers learn what infants and toddlers understand and how learning happens at different stages of development.

Visitor Amenities - kitchen, eating area, family bathroom, nursing room PlaySpace supports infants, toddlers, and their caregivers in unique ways – including basic amenities such as carefully designed bathrooms and areas for eating, feeding, and relaxing.

PlaySpace is generously supported by The Counts Family, Dr. Sonya Kurzweil, and Eve and Jon Rounds and was made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Mass Cultural Council, and MIT Early Childhood Cognition Lab.

For additional information, visit https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org

About Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. More information about Boston Children's Museum can be found at http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org. Become a fan of the Museum on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

Hours and Admission
The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays until 9:00 p.m. Adults, $18, children (1-15) and senior citizens, $18; children under 12 months and Museum members are always free. Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., all visitors $1.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Six Red Marbles (SRM) and Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) announce their partnership to develop courses. SRM will build four Masters in Information Technology Management online courses, creating engaging and immersive online program options for remote students.

"Six Red Marbles is excited about the opportunity to help Indiana Wesleyan University develop its new Masters in Information Technology Management program fully online," said Kelvin Bentley, Vice President of Learning Strategy of SRM. "Our company is excited to be partnering with a school like IWU that cares about providing its students with flexible access to its courses and programs. IWU students will gain access to online courses with deep learning experiences designed to help them become leaders in the evolving field of information technology."

"IWU looks forward to adding more technology degree offerings to our 90+ programs for online, adult learners, and a partnership with SRM allows us to deliver new high-quality offerings in a timely manner. We are firmly committed to providing affordable, flexible learning options that lead to great careers, and SRM is helping us accomplish our goals for new technology-related degrees or specializations to release every four to six months for the next two years," said Erin Crisp, AVP of Innovation of IWU.

SRM brings content development and digital expertise to the partnership, helping Indiana Wesleyan University reach its goal to provide state-of-the-art online courses for students. To learn more about the services available through this partnership, contact Six Red Marbles at http://www.sixredmarbles.com/contact-us.

About Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles (SRM) delivers high-quality educational programs at scale and has decades of experience developing custom materials and assessments that can align with any educational standard or framework. SRM has developed thousands of interactive learning programs for schools, publishers, universities, and more with the support of our global network of subject matter experts. A privately held company based in Boston, MA, SRM brings modern, innovative instructional design, content and curriculum development, project management, and publishing to preK–12, higher education, adult learning, and publishing markets around the world.

To learn more about the services available at Six Red Marbles, contact us at: http://www.sixredmarbles.com/contact-us

About Indiana Wesleyan University
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is a Christian comprehensive university of The Wesleyan Church that is committed to global liberal arts and professional education. The university system includes IWU–Marion, where about 3,000 students are enrolled in traditional programs on the main campus in Marion, Ind.; IWU–National & Global, which includes more than 9,000 adult learners throughout the world who study online or onsite at 14 education centers in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio; and Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, which offers a practical and student-centered approach for busy, working ministers. IWU's DeVoe School of Business, the School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Educational Leadership, the School of Service and Leadership, and the Division of Liberal Arts are all housed within the National & Global campus. More information is available at http://www.indwes.edu.




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BOSTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

MentorWorks Education Capital today announced an agreement to provide Income Share Agreement (ISA) funding for students participating in XR Terra's AR/VR training program.

XR Terra students will be able to take advantage of this new funding source to finance their AR/VR training program. Upon completion, students will begin repayment of the ISA if they meet a designated minimum income threshold. MentorWorks will also assist with wrap-around career development support, as well as access to employers.

As an alternative to traditional student loans, ISAs create a new means for students to finance their education at an affordable cost through the MentorWorks' ISA program. Rather than carrying many years of unmanageable private loan debt with high interest and no added value, students with an ISA only begin repayment if they secure a job above a minimum income level. The payments are an affordable and fixed percentage of their gross annual income for a fixed number of years. Combined with its leading career development and employer partnership programs, the MentorWorks' ISA program catalyzes access to education for U.S. domestic students and is particularly beneficial to those from lower income and underserved minority backgrounds.

"XRTerra has an impressive and thoughtfully designed program in an area with strong employer demand, and we look forward to working with them as partners. We're thrilled to offer these terrific students the option of ISA financing combined with our career enhancement platform and network of career advisors and employer partners," said Karthik Krishnan, CEO and Co-founder of MentorWorks. "We have seen that the lack of financial and social capital inhibits education and career opportunities for students seeking additional training and skills. Students from underserved backgrounds have limited financial means and often lack the network and connections that can 'pick up the phone' to help them connect to the right folks to get a job. Our program addresses both parts of the problem, creating a comprehensive solution to the current student debt crisis."

"The use of immersive technologies like AR and VR is growing fast across all industries, from industrial manufacturing to healthcare and education, and there's a high demand for new talent. XR Terra's mission is to enable professionals from diverse backgrounds to become expert creators in AR and VR. With our partnership with MentorWorks, we are able to make the program more accessible and to empower a larger ecosystem of creators in immersive technologies." said Janet Kang, CEO and Co-Founder of XR Terra.

Interested students can compare an ISA to a private loan and start their XR Terra ISA application here: https://calculator.mentorworks.io/xrterra

About XR Terra

XR Terra was founded in 2019 in response to the growing need for a structured, outcome-focused training program to educate aspiring XR professionals. With a team of XR experts, edtech and worktech professionals and passionate entrepreneurs who believe in creating impactful learning models for the digital world.

To learn more about XR Terra visit: https://xrterra.com or reach out to XR Terra Co-Founder & CEO, Janet Kang at janet@xrterra.com.

About MentorWorks Education Capital

MentorWorks Education Capital provides Income Share Agreement (ISA) financing which enables students to complete their program without incurring up-front tuition costs. ISAs are an alternative to loans with which approved students will have their tuition paid and then will pay an affordable, fixed percentage of their future income for a fixed period of time, up to a maximum cap without incurring interest. Uniquely, MentorWorks also provides career development support, mentoring and access to employers.

To learn more about MentorWorks Education Capital visit: http://www.mentorworksedcap.com or reach out to MentorWorks Education Capital COO, Micha Sabovik at micha@mentorworksedcap.com. Follow MentorWorks Education Capital on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentorworksedcap/.



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ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today applauded a resolution ratified by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) at its October 2019 Board of Directors Meeting to prioritize advocacy for mandatory plant-based meals in prisons and options for plant-based meals in K-12 schools and hospitals.

The resolution noted the focus be consistent with the data-driven research regarding the health outcomes provided by plant-based meals and consistent with California legislation which passed a mandatory plant-based meal option for K- 12 schools and hospitals and mandated 100% plant-based meals in prisons to reduce the current recidivism rates.

"This is a major step forward to improve the health of specific populations most at-risk for chronic disease development caused by lifestyle choices," said ACLM Preside Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH, FACLM, DipABLM. "For minority populations most susceptible to chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, we believe this will make a real difference in closing health equity gaps, as research shows that this recommended dietary lifestyle is efficacious where prevention is concerned, as well as treatment of already existing disease."

The resolution also gave an implantation deadline that by the Fall 2021 school year, all K-12 schools, prisons and hospitals "will implement the plant-based meal options or 100% plant-based meal program and that the K-12 meal options shall include whole meal options and not just side-dish options for children, said meal plans shall include a high concentration of whole fruits and vegetables as grown."

Finally, the resolution stated that "all institutions shall provide plant-based meal education and/or demonstrations or tasters to identify the most tasteful and culturally relevant plant-based alternatives and recipes that replace animal products to ensure consumption by students, inmates and patients."

"We have already started to see signs of prevention-oriented policy with legislation in California requiring plant-based options in state-operated facilities and New York requiring plant-based options in hospitals," said Marsha-Gail Davis, MD, co-chair of ACLM's Community Engaged-Health Disparities Member Interest Group. "This decision on the part of the NAACP is a clear sign that the data supporting plant-based nutrition in the prevention of disease and the support of health and well-being is reaching policymakers who have the ability to make the greatest impact. As eloquently discussed in a new book by Dr. Anand Parekh, Prevention First, it is time to put prevention at the forefront of our health-related policies."

"The decision by the NAACP to promote delicious, culturally relevant plant-based meals is exciting and wonderful news," said Theresa Stone, MD, ACLM Board member and co-chair of ACLM's Community Engaged-Health Disparities Member Interest Group. "Since this historical organization's founding in 1909, the NAACP has been committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all persons. This strong effort will allow at-risk communities to embody life- enhancing behaviors that increase executive function, and reverse and prevent common chronic illnesses. The initiative comes at a great time given that 2019 Gallup polls revealed that populations of color reported eating 31 percent less meat in the past 12 months. The decrease in eating meat is 10 percent in non-blacks. Data from Gallup also show that Americans who earn less than $30,000 annually are almost twice as likely to have a plant-based dietary lifestyle as those who earn more than $75,000. We at ACLM are enthusiastic to follow the upcoming data from this resolution."

ABOUT THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE: ACLM is the medical professional association for those dedicated to the advancement and clinical practice of Lifestyle Medicine as the foundation of a transformed and sustainable health care system. Lifestyle Medicine involves the use of a whole food, plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connection as the primary therapeutic modality to prevent, treat, and, oftentimes, reverse the lifestyle-related, chronic disease that's all too prevalent. ACLM addresses the need for quality education and certification. It supports its members in their individual practices and collective desire to domestically and globally promote Lifestyle Medicine as the first treatment option, as opposed to a first option of treating symptoms and consequences with expensive, ever-increasing quantities of pills and procedures. Join today at http://www.lifestylemedicine.org.




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Major League Hacking (MLH), the global student hacker community empowering the next generation of programmers and entrepreneurs, published the first annual MLH Top 50 List recognizing some of the world's most impactful young technologists.

The honorees were chosen from more than 100,000 participants at MLH hackathons, workshops, and other community events in the past academic year. More than 20 experts evaluated the nominees based on the impact they made, their innovation in technology and education, and their leadership of hacker communities.

"We are thrilled to recognize the rising stars within the MLH community," said Mike Swift, CEO and Co-Founder of MLH. "The MLH Top 50 represents a diverse and innovative group of student leaders that are paving the way for the next generation of developers. They have made an immense impact on the world, and we can't wait to see what they do next."

The recipients range in age from 17-30 years old and hail from 14 countries including USA, Vietnam, Mexico, Lithuania, Australia, among others. The hackers featured on MLH's Top 50 List are leading the charge in bringing hacker communities and educational resources to underserved populations around the world.

Here are a few testimonials from some of the MLH Top 50 recipients from around the globe:

"Because of the hacker community and my feeling of inspiration, I was motivated to take up an opportunity to impact my immediate community of women and fellow hackers by hosting the first women-centric hackathon at my school. In fact, I really believe that experience opened my eyes to what a community could really do for people that just needed one opportunity to show themselves that they really belong in the hacker space." - Emily Huang, 22, Rowland Heights, California, University of California, Riverside, Rose Hacks

"My friends and I created our own hackathon community which has over 10,000+ people. In a country with such an unstable economy, it's exciting to have created an ecosystem where hackers, entrepreneurs, students, and mentors alike can come together to help each other." - Aleksandr Malyshev, 25, Moscow, Russia, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russian Hackers

"When I talked to other hackers and organizers from all over North America, I was always rather jealous of the sheer number of hackathons in their areas. In Vancouver, we don't have nearly as many so one of my main goals for the year was to serve our local hacker community better by offering them more chances to hack! " - Zoe Fox, 23, Melbourne, Australia, University of British Columbia, nwPlus

"After a wildly inspiring summer in San Francisco interning at GitHub, I interrupted my degree to become a full-time nomad and work remotely in the business side of tech. In the last five months, I created a YouTube channel, started investing, incorporated a company (that I called UwU, Inc. — making it the world's most expensive UwU), launched a resume review business and joined an NGO to teach teenagers web development in Panama." - Elena Lape. 23, Vilnius, Lithuania, University of Edinburgh, Hack the Burgh

The MLH Top 50 represents the next generation of technology leaders, who work tirelessly to take their life-changing experiences as members of MLH's community and share them with the world. Through MLH's educational hackathons, technical workshops, and other community events students have the opportunity to build their network, learn new skills outside of the classroom, and make an impact that stretches far beyond their school.

To view the full list of the MLH Top 50 student hackers or for more information, please visit: https://top.mlh.io/.

About Major League Hacking
Founded in 2013, Major League Hacking (MLH) is the global student hacker community and a Public Benefit Corporation that empowers the next generation of technology leaders and entrepreneurs with free, out-of-the-box workshops and events covering today's most relevant technology. Each year, MLH facilitates over 1,200 weekend-long invention competitions (hackathons), MLH Localhost technical workshops, and Local Hack Day developer conferences that foster community growth and teach computer science skills to more than 100,000 students around the world. For more information please visit: https://mlh.io/



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BOSTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

NRCCUA, an educational data science and research organization that is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACT, announced today the lineup of industry luminaries slated to participate in Eduventures Summit 2020 in Boston. The annual event is hosted by NRCCUA's Eduventures research division and presenting partner Strada Education Network. This year's featured keynotes include social justice leader and advocate Bryan Stevenson, preeminent chef and humanitarian José Andrés, President of the University of Massachusetts System Marty Meehan, and Yale Professor of Psychology Laurie Santos. Presidential historians Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham will round out the program together with a fireside chat discussing leadership in turbulent times. Eduventures Summit will take place June 3-5, 2020 at the InterContinental Boston Waterfront Hotel.

The mission of Eduventures Summit is to inform, educate, and inspire higher education leaders—from both public and private non-profit institutions—by equipping them with tangible ideas and best practices so they can improve in a wide array of areas spanning recruitment, program innovation, and student success. The evergreen program theme, Higher Ed Remastered, captures both the timeless qualities of higher education and the need for innovative models.

The annual invitation-only event provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for higher education leaders, and the partners who serve them, to come together to network, share best practices, and engage in meaningful discussion about the future of higher education.

Confirmed keynote speakers include:

José Andrés, Chef, Restaurateur, Humanitarian – José is a culinary innovator and exemplary business leader who inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision and diverse projects aimed at making the world a better place through the power of food.

Doris Kearns Goodwin, World-renowned Presidential Historian, Public Speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author – Doris is the author of seven critically acclaimed and The New York Times bestselling books, including The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism (November 2013) and Leadership in Turbulent Times (September 2018). Goodwin's Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln served as the basis for Steven Spielberg's hit film Lincoln and was awarded the prestigious Lincoln Prize, the inaugural Book Prize for American History, and the Lincoln Leadership Prize. Doris will offer context for our current political climate showing how today's leaders can learn from the past.

Jon Meacham, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author – Jon is one of America's most prominent public intellectuals. A frequent contributor to TIME and The New York Times Book Review, Meacham is a highly sought-after commentator, regularly appearing on CNN and MSNBC. Known as a skilled orator with a depth of knowledge about politics, religion, and current affairs, Meacham brings historical context to the issues and events impacting our daily lives.

Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts System – The 27th president and the first undergraduate alumnus to lead the five-campus University of Massachusetts system. A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, he was elected to the presidency after eight successful years as chancellor of his alma mater, UMass Lowell, during which he led the university to top-tier national status, improving its performance in every sphere of activity, including enrollment, student success, fundraising and auxiliary revenue generation. Under his leadership as President. UMass has set new records in enrollment, research expenditures, financial aid funding, and economic impact.

Laurie Santos, Head of Silliman College and Professor of Psychology, Yale University and Host of The Happiness Lab Podcast – Laurie's goal is to positively influence the culture of Yale University by teaching happiness and well-being. A psychologist, she is an expert on human cognition, its origins, and the evolutionary biases that influence our all-too imperfect life choices. She is also knowledgeable in how behavioral change through positive psychology can lead to a happy and fulfilling life.

Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) – Bryan is a widely acclaimed public interest lawyer who has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. Under his leadership, EJI has won major legal challenges eliminating excessive and unfair sentencing, exonerating innocent death row prisoners, confronting abuse of the incarcerated and the mentally ill, and aiding children prosecuted as adults. Just Mercy, the legal drama starring Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan, is based on his life and book of the same name.

In addition to keynote speakers, the Eduventures principal analysts will present new research and proprietary market data on key higher education trends. The Eduventures research team will showcase Annual Innovation Award program winners, honoring higher education institutions, companies and other organizations that share Eduventures' vision for a responsive and innovative higher education sector.

"Eduventures Summit 2020 promises to deliver the most thought-provoking and compelling content yet, with an impressive array of mainstage headliners, featured speakers, proprietary research, and networking events that make up our exclusive program for higher education leaders," said Patrick Vogt, CEO of NRCCUA. "Additionally, our esteemed keynote speakers will initiate meaningful conversations and inspire industry-wide action as they explore topics such as leadership, social justice, and the current state of higher education. As in the past, our agenda highlights our collective mission to increase equity and access so every student can achieve educational and career success. Our keynote speakers will emphasize the opportunities afforded by a higher education system that is available to all."

To view the preliminary conference program, visit https://encoura.org/resources/eduventures-summit/eduventures-summit-2020/.

About NRCCUA
The National Research Center for College and University Admissions (NRCCUA), a wholly owned subsidiary of ACT, is an educational data science and research organization serving over 2,000 member institutions comprised of public and private colleges and universities across the nation. Since 1972, NRCCUA has been a leading provider of data, technology, and programs serving students, high school educators, colleges and universities from its offices in Lee's Summit, MO, Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Austin, TX. These solutions represent the link between students making important life decisions and those providing the resources and information they need to succeed in their post-secondary educations and careers. With the launch of Encoura Data Lab, the company now combines data science, advanced analytics, Eduventures research, predictive modeling and omnichannel enrollment services in one platform to enable institutions to make real-time strategic and operational decisions to meet their unique enrollment goals and create the highest probability of student success. For more information, visit https://encoura.org.

About Strada Education Network
Strada Education Network is a national social impact organization dedicated to improving lives by forging clearer and more purposeful pathways between education and employment. The Network engages partners across education, nonprofits, business and government to focus relentlessly on students' success throughout all phases of their working lives. Together, we address critical college to career challenges through strategic philanthropy, research and insights, and mission-aligned affiliates. Learn more at stradaeducation.org.



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APTOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Ship Smart Inc., a California-based packing and shipping company that specializes in shipping small amounts of household goods, art & high value items, has announced the winners of their scholarship program. Aimed at benefiting students attending colleges, universities, and schools, the program, named 'The Ship Smart Scholarship' is now underway for Spring 2020 and is free to apply.

The Ship Smart Scholarship has four awards. The first award is for $1000, the second is for $500, while the third and fourth awards are worth $300 each.

"There was a small amount of applicants this semester," said Matt from Ship Smart Inc, "If you applied you won. Those are great odds!"

Congratulations to the Spring 2020 Winners.

#1 - $1000 – Macro and Micro Transportation by Qichen Deng

#2 - $500 – Shipping Antiques And Heirlooms by Caitlin Schmidt

The application window is open For Fall 2020 between now and April 4, 2020. All students with a GPA of 3.0 and above are eligible to apply, regardless of their age. Students of truck-driving schools and logistics programs are also allowed to apply. To join, click on this link: The Ship Smart Scholarship and fill out the scholarship form. The essay/article should talk about small moves, shipping furniture, antiques, electronics, artwork, packing, or any of the services that the company deals in. The scholarship committee will pick a winner on April 11th 2020.

Ship Smart Inc. awards these scholarships bi-annually and the financial reward will be sent directly to the school. Ship Smart hopes it can help students with learning materials, books, tuition, etc. Hopefully this program will encourage others to embrace the giving spirit and launch other worthy causes. Please contact the company directly via the details provided below.

About the company:
Ship Smart Inc. is a moving company specializing in moving furniture, artwork, antiques, office furniture, and other goods that are too small for the typical moving companies. With over 20 years under their belt, Ship Smart is a leading force in small moves and has over 300 locations in the US and beyond.



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DENVER (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Boulder SEO Marketing, a provider of affordable SEO packages and full-service digital marketing solutions to companies around the globe, announced today that its founder and president would present a talk entitled Global Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence: Are You Missing the Boat? on March 19, 2020, at 12:10 pm Pacific Time at XTM LIVE Silicon Valley. This year's Translation Technology Power Summit is taking place in Redwood City, California. Additional information and registration are available by visiting https://xtm.cloud/live/silicon-valley-2020/program/.

Organized and hosted by XTM International, a software development company that specializes in translation software and technology, XTM LIVE Silicon Valley provides its participants with an excellent opportunity to connect with globalization, localization, and translation industry professionals from international enterprises. Conference attendees with learn best practices and valuable insights into the latest advancements in translation technology. The two-day event also features round-table discussions and workshops.

In his talk, Boulder SEO Marketing founder Chris Raulf highlights how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA) are already impacting our lives and how this trend is starting to affect global digital marketing.

Chris notes, "We are still in the early stages of AI, but already, many manual and monotonous tasks now get executed by bots." He concludes: "Over the next decade, various industries will be severely impacted by advancements in AI. Global and multilingual digital marketing will see dramatic changes as experts predict that the communication industry will be one of the most affected sectors."

The two-day conference provides a forum for intense learning and knowledge sharing in a highly motivated atmosphere. Industry insiders and newcomers meet to get the pulse of the localization industry through engaging discussions, riveting presentations, and information-packed training sessions.

About Boulder SEO Marketing
Since 2009, our international SEO company has grown into a full-service digital marketing agency. We now assist local, national, and international customers with all of their search engine optimization, pay-per-click, social media, content marketing, web design, and video creation needs. We take pride in working with ambitious businesses around the world who are looking to boost sales from their online marketing efforts.



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HYDERBAD, INDIA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

CommLab India, a leading provider of rapid eLearning solutions in the global market and an industry leader in eLearning development announces the launch of its webinar on the basics of 'Learning Analytics'.

Organizations that realize the value of data and the insights that it can offer on employee learning and the impact of training are at the forefront of learning analytics implementation. For many others, this is a new technology and they're yet to gain a proper understanding of what learning analytics is and its application in measuring training effectiveness.

This webinar aims to familiarize participants with the fundamentals of learning analytics and guides them toward measuring the effectiveness of training solutions using data-driven insights.

For organizations that are just getting started with learning analytics, this webinar could be instrumental in laying the foundation for learning analytics implementation. For those who are interested, this webinar is to be held on Feb 20th, 2020 at 11:00 am EST for a duration of 1 hour. The speakers are Ms. Barsha Chetia, a senior content writer and editor with CommLab India and Mr. R.K.Prasad, CEO and Co-Founder of CommLab India.

Registrations for this webinar can be completed using this link.

This webinar is planned to give participants an overview of learning analytics and get them started on the right path to implement learning analytics. This webinar will cover the following aspects:

An introduction to learning analytics
The role of the LMS in its implementation
It's application in training evaluation (with reference to the Kirkpatrick's model)
It's role in increasing ROI of training
CommLab India, by way of its experience and expertise in developing eLearning solutions is well aware that its customers are looking for effective ways to measure the value and ROI of training. This webinar is an attempt to help L&D professionals gain clarity on the potential offered by learning analytics and begin implementing it without exceeding training budget.

To start with, this webinar sheds some light on the option of leveraging the LMS as a good tool to implement learning analytics. The LMS is extremely useful when it comes to data collection, but not utilizing this data to take the right action for training improvement puts organizations at a disadvantage.

"Learning analytics continues to intrigue L& professionals and as part of our increased focus on educating our customers and professionals from the L&D fraternity alike, we think our webinar on 'Learning Analytics' will prove to be extremely useful to those who'd like to gain fundamental knowledge on learning analytics." – said Dr. Ayesha Habeeb Omer, COO and Co-Founder, CommLab India.

About CommLab India:
CommLab India is the most sought-after global leader for its rapid eLearning solutions. The company has 100 International customers in 30+ countries. It has been adjudged winner of the Silver Award among the top eLearning content development companies for 2019 by eLearning Industry.

With our formidable authoring tools expertise and decades of experience in corporate training and instructional design, we offer rapid eLearning solutions for speed, scale and value with any authoring tool:

ILT material conversion into instructionally sound, visually appealing, engaging eLearning curriculums and other digital learning formats.

Legacy Course Conversions from Flash or any other authoring tool to HTML5, even if you do not have source files.

eLearning Translation of English eLearning course into 35 international languages – both text and audio.




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WELCH, W.V. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI), an ESS Company, is proud to announce an expansion of services with McDowell County Schools in West Virginia. The partnership began at the start of the 2019-2020 school year with Mount View High School. Starting this semester, PLI will be providing three additional eighth-grade English Language Arts (ELA) classes at Mount View Middle School with a real-time certified online teacher, delivered via live instruction.

Because of the district's remote location, it can be very difficult to recruit and retain qualified teachers and substitutes. Before partnering with PLI, one of the district's ELA teaching positions had been vacant for two years.

"It was breaking our hearts," associate superintendent Dr. Barker said. "We had students and parents that were just so worried about the kids getting content, about their grades, and about getting the high school credit."

The district has used online classes before, but the format was not working well for the success of their students. Dr. Barker said that the learning was very impersonal - the students would just "get online, watch the video, take a test."

When McDowell County Schools was introduced to PLI, they found an innovative opportunity to meet the needs of their students while engaging them with a better online learning experience.

"We saw that this model is more personalized because you have a teacher," Dr. Barker said. "They use your textbook, they use your standards, and there is that face-to-face communication two or three times a week depending on what you choose."

Students are able to do much more with PLI than just go online and take tests. They interact and build relationships with highly-qualified and certified teachers streamed live into their classrooms each day, giving them the necessary tools to foster future success.

"For our students who already struggle with feeling belonged because [of the] turnover of teachers, we put so much effort into trying to help them have a good experience with online learning," Dr. Barker said. "Because many times they have no other option."

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/.

About ESS: Established in 2000, ESS is a leading national provider of managed solutions in PreK-12 education. It recruits, hires, trains, places, and manages qualified substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff for school districts in 27 states throughout the United States. Each day, the organization fills more than 15,500 daily, long-term, and permanent school assignments for more than 700 district partners serving over 2.5 million students. For more information, call (877) 983-2244 or visit ESS.com.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

ALBION SC, a national leader in the development, advancement and placement of elite competitive soccer players, and Winward Academy, a national leader in learning programs for high school students to prepare for math class, ACT/SAT college entrance exams and college applications, have announced a partnership to support ALBION SC students achieve their potential as athletes and as students.

"For ALBION SC to remain the top soccer club in America, we need to ensure that we are innovating and exposing our players and families to resources and tools for academic growth and success," shared ALBION SC CEO Noah Gins. "We're thrilled that Winward Academy can provide that academic support."

The reality is that student athletes, especially those at a highly competitive level, face additional challenges with balancing their academics with practice, travel and tournaments. They need to be well-informed and supported throughout all aspects of the process - both inside the classroom and outside the classroom.

"Winward Academy is thrilled to support ALBION SC families," shared Winward Academy founder and CEO Dr. Jennifer Winward. "It's an honor to present to the players and their parents and to answer their questions about the academic side of being a student-athlete."

ALBION SC and Winward Academy are dedicated to reaching students and getting them the support and information they need for a successful path to college. "We host formal events with professional panels and even sit on the field to do Q&A after practice," said Michal-Lynn O'Kelley, Placement Director for Albion SC. "We need to reach the players wherever and whenever we can. It's the best way to ensure they have the tools and information to maximize their success. And Winward Academy is an excellent resource for families to learn more about the importance of academics not only for college recruiting but also for life."

Families can visit http://www.albionsoccer.org to learn more about ALBION SC's commitment to supporting students to gain college admissions, college scholarships and placement on professional teams.

About ALBION Soccer Club (ALBION SC)

The mission of ALBION SC is to develop successful, well-rounded individuals who exhibit good sportsmanship, ethical and moral behavior and good citizenship. We aim to leverage the challenges and life lessons of striving for excellence in competitive soccer into molding young people to understand the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and hard work while fostering an environment that allows players to reach their full potential and love for the game. For more information about ALBION SC, contact Wayne Crowe at info@albionsoccer.org or 858-200-7992.

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.



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PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

MaiaLearning, Inc. - providing career and college planning tools for students and counselors - and Winward Academy - offering tailored learning programs for high school students in mathematics and all topics on the ACT and SAT college entrance exams - have announced the integration of their platforms. The result is an enhanced MaiaLearning platform with everything students and counselors need to study, organize, track, and collaborate to help students reach their dream colleges and careers.

Winward Academy has introduced its platform into charter schools, private and public high schools and to individual students with well-documented student success. With its extensive video lesson library and 7,000+ practice questions, Winward Academy's platform is unique in incorporating 40 years of education research on techniques to maximize learning. It offers personalized ACT, SAT, math and college preparation courses for students and has produced unprecedented improvement in student scores.

Winward Academy's platform includes a Mistake Bank that automatically saves students' mistakes for them to redo; a way for students to write themselves problem-solving hints on questions they miss and then turn those hints into customized study guides; and supportive feedback on every answer, both correct and incorrect.

The MaiaLearning – Winward partnership allows MaiaLearning to provide enhanced capabilities for students pursuing college dreams. In the multi-billion dollar college preparation and planning market, the partnership stands out in completeness of offering and in documented success for students.

MaiaLearning CEO Satish Mirle says, "We are very excited to offer Winward Academy college test preparation to MaiaLearning schools and students. We believe this capability will be attractive to prospects and client schools alike."

Educators can visit maialearning.com to explore the software or request a demonstration of the integrated platform.

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About MaiaLearning, Inc.

MaiaLearning, Inc., founded in 2008, provides students with an all-inclusive guide for their college and career paths, and enables educators to track their progress. The cloud-based MaiaLearning software helps create interactive learning communities among more than a million students, counselors, teachers, and parents in 60 countries. For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Philip Roybal at (408) 782-4244, or phil(at)maialearning(dot)com.

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.



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ATLANTA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

The only event dedicated to helping marketing, communications, and social media professionals innovatively leverage social media to drive business, The Social Shake-Up in Atlanta May 12-14, is sharing details on its three keynote speakers, James Gregson, Head of Social Studio for LEGO, Leah Feygin, Head of U.S. Creator Content Solutions, Twitter Arthouse for Twitter, and Amber Mac, President of AmberMac Media, Bestselling Author and Regular Host and Business Expert for CNN, CBS, and CTV. They will be joining the three-day event to share their insights on brand building, storytelling, and crafting social media messaging with over 1000 marketers at this year's Social Shake-Up.

"I'm really excited about The Social Shake-Up speaker lineup this May. From the digital mastermind behind #SephoraSquad to the communications leader who handled messaging throughout the devastating California wildfires, this event is jam-packed with case studies and tactics for any marketer or communicator looking to expand their toolset." said Sophie Maerowitz, senior content manager of The Social Shake-Up."

Feygin and Mac are set to take the stage Wednesday, May 13 for the morning and afternoon sessions respectively with Gregson set to follow on Thursday, May 14 adding to the roster of sessions set to take place over the course of three days.

In addition to our keynoters, attendees of this year's Social Shake-Up will be able to hear from brand professionals, including Vice President of Content Strategy for Sephora, Emily Berlind, Lead Design Strategist for Nike, Tim Degner, and Social and Influencer Communications Lead, Global Markets for IBM, Brandi Boatner. These speakers join the list of over 60 other speakers from brands like Paypal, Microsoft, and Walmart, all of whom are prepared to discuss how redefining the ways we interact with social media for business can impact the future of brands as well as social media's impact on nonprofit mission effectiveness.

The movers and shakers of the industry come to the 2020 Show to keep pace with the ever-changing medium that is social media. By pushing brand leaders out of their comfort zones, the leading social marketing show prepares attendees to implement social media marketing principles to "shake up" sales and customer engagement. Provocative conversations are abounding through sessions like Tactics for Multicultural Campaigns That Don't Miss the Mark, How Not to Get Sued on Social Media, How to Get GIFs Right on Social, and When Brands Take a Stand.

The 2020 Show will be held at the Marriott Marquis Atlanta and attendees can take advantage of a discounted room rate of $209 per night. The discounted room rate expires on April 24.

About The Social Shake-Up:
The Social Shake-Up is the leading conference for brand and agency communicators seeking to evolve and reinvigorate their approach to social media. From visual storytelling and partnering with influencers, to proving ROI and crafting organizational policies, the Social Shake-Up brings together the brightest minds in social media to share best practices and case studies for tying social media to business results. From large and small brands, to nonprofit and professional associations, to the social media platforms at the forefront of the industry, The Social Shake-Up speaker roster reflects a diverse mix of organizations and businesses. After three days of interactive workshops, networking, keynote presentations and fireside chats, attendees will return to their desks with a wealth of strategies and creative ideas to revamp, rethink and improve the social strategies at their organizations. For more information, visit http://www.socialshakeupshow.com.



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SAN YSIDRO, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

On Saturday February 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Winward Academy and the Border View Family YMCA will host hundreds of San Ysidro teens for a college readiness workshop in the Performing Arts Center at San Ysidro High School (SYHS).

Many students attending SYHS will be the first in their families to go to college, which research suggests will place them with additional challenges in applying to, accessing and completing postsecondary education. In the San Ysidro community, only 15.3% of residents ages 25 and older have a Bachelor's degree, compared with 37% at the county level.

"To create equitable opportunities for accessing college, college readiness support is crucial," said Border View Family YMCA Executive Director Gaby Millan. "Our Y is committed to fulfilling this community need, and we're thankful for our partnership with Winward Academy to fill these gaps."

The college readiness workshop will be led by Dr. Jennifer Winward, the founder and CEO of Winward Academy. Students will review the differences between the ACT and SAT, learn test taking strategies and tips for success and complete practice questions in the most frequently tested English and Math concepts.

"Winward Academy is thrilled to support San Ysidro High School students to provide critical information about college and career readiness," shared Dr. Winward.

"The reality is that students in northern and central San Diego have access to resources like Winward Academy that aren't likely available to families in southeast San Diego," shared Marko Gutierrez, a SYHS teacher. "It means a lot that Winward Academy is making sure all teens in our community have access to critical information that shapes their decision making and opens doors for their futures."

For the YMCA and Winward Academy, college readiness as a means to combat poverty is a cause worth fighting for. "Youth in this area need support with college readiness as a means to lift them out of poverty and help them achieve their full potential," Millan added.

To learn more about the YMCA of San Diego County's efforts to promote college access and college readiness in the community, please contact Gaby Millan at (619) 428-9622.

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About the YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County is the largest Y Association in the nation serving nearly 500,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 5,500 people. Through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y unites men, women and children - regardless of age, income or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body. Visit http://www.ymcasd.org to find your local YMCA or call (858) 292-YMCA (9622).

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

The newly announced Data Science course conducted by data scientist Robin Xu who graduated from Columbia University, can help students to learn hands-on skills from 0 to 1, and open the gate of job opportunities for people who want to pursue a six-digit salary position. In addition to current ET popular professional development courses like tour guide license course, public school teaching assistant certification course, web front end development, SIE, CFA, the new course will become part of the Empire Training Core Curriculum.

The Data Science course is based on python and includes web crawling, data processing, machine learning, and data visualization. For people who want to step into the world of data, it is the perfect gateway to enter. Teacher Xu, the headteacher of the course, has years of experience in data science and is one of the best entrepreneurs in the data field who has participated in several startups worth millions of dollars. Xu said, "it is the best time to get involved with data science, and we want you to know how the world works right now. The average data scientist salary is $113,436, and you can be part of it."

Sometimes, it is difficult for new immigrants and international students to land a perfect job. New immigrants might have a language barrel, so the job market information is slightly unconnected with them; other than that, most job positions require fluent spoken and written English. For international students, it is a different story. International students are often well performed at school, but they are limited to few opportunities outside class to develop their on-site practical skills, which as a result could lead to a blank resume if compared with local students. To resolve the dilemma, Empire Training serves as a bridge that connects between immigrants and the mainstream work community. It makes immigrants better adapt to the local environment, and the international students more competitive.

The best courses for immigrants are:

Tour Guide license course
It helps you to become a certified New York City licensed tour guide. The job does not need advanced level English because it is mainly facing the Chinese tourist market. It is also a quick way to accumulate a fortune in the summer season. The shortboard of a tour guide job is usually it does not have additional benefit from the government.
Income: A+
Benefit: C
Potential: B
Overall: B+

Public Schools Teaching Assistant Course
To become a teacher in the states will require perfect English and a college degree, but for teaching assistants, it doesn't. A high school diploma is enough as the bilingual assistant is always in shortage; people who can speak Chinese and English are always popular in the market. It can bring steady income and great benefit therefore it is potentially a good career path.
Income: B
Benefit: A
Potential: A
Overall: A

The best courses for international students are

Web Front end course
Taught by the former engineer from Goldman Sachs, the course offers an essential guide to learn HTML, CSS, javascript. By the end of the course, the student can build and maintain a website by themselves. It gives the student plenty of opportunities to practice the skills, and students also could have job referrers to Fortune 500.
Income：A
Benefit: B
Potential: A
Overall: A

SIE & CFA
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) are the most important certifications for the people who want to get into the Finance industry. SIE for front-end positions, CFA for backend positions. For the student who passed the course and got their certification, Empire Training will directly connect them to private equity firms, where they can continue to rise and shine in the industry.
Income：A
Benefit: A
Potential: A
Overall: A

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

About Empire Training
Founded in 2015 in New York by Ivy League graduates from Harvard and Columbia University, Empire Training (ET) is an education company that focuses on professional development. Empire Training serves as a bridge that connects immigrants and the mainstream work community. It makes immigrants better adapt to the local environment, and the international students more competitive. Since 2015, ET has helped more than 1000 students achieve their American dream in different fields.

PDF Print For more information, contact Neil Liu, Senior Director
T: 347-366-0686
E: Info@teachempire.com
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ATLANTA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Atlanta-based Wellness Within Your Walls (WWYW) and its founder, Jillian Pritchard Cooke, experienced a successful Design and Construction Week, the residential building and design industry's largest annual gathering. Held January 21 to 23, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cooke taught two educational sessions, presented multiple awards related to healthy living and innovation, gained a new company sponsor and announced the first WWYW-certified home.

"We are so proud of the opportunities we had during Design and Construction Week 2020, which combines the International Builders' Show and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Showcase in Las Vegas," said Cooke. "Our company made great strides in promoting the benefit of healthy living beyond the construction process, while also growing recognition for our certification program."

Wellness Within Your Walls' mission is to connect designers, homeowners and builders with healthy, eco-sensitive products and strategies that result in beautiful, sustainable and non-toxic living environments. WWYW's 10-step holistic approach, known as the Healthy Living System, results in a legacy of health, harmony and sustainability inside a homeowner's residence.

WWYW offers a certification program for people, places, products and programs. The certification program connects consumers with companies and products searching for a healthier living environment, and provides both a tremendous knowledge base and clear, marketable differentiation once certified. WWYW was proud to present the first Wellness Within Your Walls Certified Home last week in Las Vegas. This home focuses on a holistic design approach and low toxin interiors. The Chōwa Living in Balance House by Woodside Homes, chosen as the 2020 BUILDER Chōwa Concept Home, was designed to appeal to a new generation of buyers focused on spending their money in ethical ways, including sustainability. Everything in this home was sustainably sourced, with any waste becoming part of a recycling program. Chōwa, the Japanese philosophy of "the spirit of partnership and life balance," is the perfect representation of WWYW's goals.

During Design and Construction Week, Cooke had the opportunity to present two educational sessions with fellow industry experts. As part of the International Builders' Show, Cooke presented a session titled Creating the Healthier Homes Your Customers Want at a Price They Can Afford. This session analyzed how builders in affordable, custom and production market segments achieved the right balance of sustainability, healthy practices and features to incorporate cost-effective systems to match the market's expectations while also maintaining high-quality construction. Cooke's Kitchen and Bath Industry Showcase session, Increase Profitability by Designing for Wellness, shared how to create kitchens and baths that are not only attractive and functional but that also promote wellness, resulting in a healthier (and safer) home for clients – and a healthier bottom line.

Cooke was also honored to be the presenter of the National Association of Home Builders' Global Innovation Awards, which awards the most innovative projects, products and services disrupting the global residential building industry. She appeared at IBS Live and presented the exhibitor's products that won the Global Innovation Award from the floor, which highlighted the most innovative international products being exhibited at this year's show.

Finally, Cooke is proud to partner with Aprilaire, the new presenting sponsor for WWYW. Aprilaire provides healthy air products, such as humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air purifiers and more. Aprilaire recently entered into a new partnership with the American Lung Association. Aprilaire is the National Climb Partner for Healthy Air, which raises funds to support research, education and patient programs to help the millions of Americans impacted by asthma, COPD, lung cancer, air pollution and other lung diseases through stair-climbing adventures.

To learn more about Wellness Within Your Walls' education and certification, and its mission to create healthier living environments, visit http://www.wellnesswithinyourwalls.com.

ABOUT WELLNESS WITHIN YOUR WALLS
Wellness Within Your Walls is the solution to affordable, accountable, and achievable healthier interior environments. We serve as the bridge between consumers and the building and design communities with a primary goal of providing education on building and designing healthier interior environments. For more information, visit http://www.wellnesswithinyourwalls.com.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Aspire Design Tour, the traveling symposium created specifically for design industry professionals, is coming to Miami, Florida on February 6, 2020. The event will be hosted by BoConcept, the global leader in the design of bold, stylish furniture, at its Coral Gables franchise location from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. BoConcept Coral Gables is located at 342 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 1110 in Coral Gables, Florida, 33146.

"BoConcept is a global brand with 300 locations worldwide, and we are proud of our Coral Gables store to gain the opportunity to host the Aspire Design Tour. This national event brings together people from all over the country who have a true appreciation for fine home design," said BoConcept Director of U.S. Marketing Steen Knigge. "It is truly an honor to be part of such a major design event and we look forward to bringing high profile designers into our store."

Aspire Design Tour offers a combination of cutting-edge education and networking events to design professionals and design enthusiasts across the country. Collaborating with both regional and national fine home design and furnishing brands, Aspire Design Tour delivers unique and fully complementary programming featuring prominent and highly published designers, lifestyle experts and influencers. From panel discussions and CEU courses to consumer incentives, Aspire Design Tour offers something special for everyone seeking the sublime in living.

This year's topic for the Miami event is titled "Managing Client Expectations." The speakers include Michael Wolk of Michael Wolk Design, Chris Cawley of Christopher Cawley Landscape Architecture, Billy Ceglia of Billy Ceglia Design, Thomas Divero of Dunagan Diverio and Sharon Gilkey of Montanna Design.

The panel of distinguished designers will discuss why understanding and managing client expectations is critical to the success of design projects and businesses. The speakers will explain why establishing a mutual and realistic understanding of the entire design process, including budgets and timelines, will build trust and positive designer-client relationships. The experts will share their strategies to best handle the process for alignment from contract to communications.

"Being a locally-owned franchise, we at BoConcept feel strongly about getting involved in the communities in which we live and work, and Aspire Design Tour is a great way to have a presence at an amazing event in our own backyard of Miami," said BoConcept Coral Gables store manager Kore Knudtoft. "Aspire Design Tour is a key fashion industry event and BoConcept is a go-to place for stylish, bold and functional design."

BoConcept was originally founded in Denmark in 1952 and began franchising in Paris in 1993. Today, BoConcept boasts a franchise footprint of more than 300 locations in 65 countries. The brand continues to expand the business and aims to reach 600 stores globally.

About ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME
Aspire Design and Home is the seeker and storyteller of the sublime in living. Presenting exceptional in-person experiences worldwide is purposefully and passionately woven into the very fabric of our mission. Because connecting directly with our community enables us to further discover as well as celebrate the sublime in living. To that end, we produce meaningful live events that enlighten and encourage the creative spirit within us all.

About BoConcept
Since opening its first franchise in Paris in 1993, BoConcept has become a global leader in the design of bold, stylish furniture, boasting nearly 300 locations in 65 countries around the world. Founded in Denmark in 1952, BoConcept differentiates itself by offering premium quality, modern designs that elevate interior spaces to achieve their full potential. The company remains focused on creating functional furniture for the urban consumer through partnerships with the world's leading interior designers. Backed by a proven global concept and strong franchise support system, BoConcept's 15 U.S. locations include a flagship store, which opened in December 2017 on New York City's famed Madison Avenue. For more information please visit http://www.boconcept.com. To inquire about franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.boconcept.com/en-us/boconcept/franchise.                            




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SEATTLE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Apex Learning, a recognized leader in online learning for secondary education, was honored by the Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence for an outstanding education technology product used in a school or district. Apex Learning Technology Courses were recognized for preparing students for the future at Wautoma High School in Wautoma, Wisconsin.

Apex Learning Technology Courses empower students to go beyond being tech users to becoming tech creators. Students use industry-standard tools to complete projects in coding, design and animation such as developing an iOS or Android app, creating a 3D video game, or designing a fashion collection.

"Students taking the Technology Courses in our district are using problem-solving and critical thinking skills—competencies that are important in preparing students for the future and are applicable to any career, whether it's in technology or not," said Wautoma High School Principal Jennifer Johnson. "It's extremely important for our school to offer this type of technology, and it's not easy for rural districts to have access to curriculum that uses industry-standard publishing tools and also provides teacher support along the way. We want our students to be well-versed in the technology requirements of the future as they go off into the world—whatever their career choices may be."

The Technology Courses include support from online experts to ensure students can successfully complete their coursework and projects. This gives districts the opportunity to offer technology courses to students even if they don't have teachers with expertise in the industry-standard tools.

"This recognition from Tech & Learning affirms the unique experience the Technology Courses provides for students to explore new skills using industry-standard tools that engage them in project-based learning; students are gaining experience that could benefit future career opportunities or post-secondary areas of study," said Jean Sharp, Chief Academic Officer, Apex Learning. "Schools and districts, like Wautoma High School, see the opportunity to utilize technology courses to provide their students with access to technology instruction that prepares them for the rapidly evolving technology they will be using in the future."

Apex Learning Technology Courses were recognized at a reception at TCEA on Wednesday, February 5.

"For 40 years, Tech & Learning has reported how edtech products are improving teaching and learning," said Christine Weiser, Tech & learning Group Publisher. "Our 2019 Awards of Excellence focuses on stand-out products that are both unique in the K-12 market and also help schools solve specific problems."

For more details about these Technology Courses, visit: https://www.apexlearning.com/technology-courses.

About Apex Learning

An industry leader with deep expertise in digital curriculum, Apex Learning works closely with school districts across the country to implement proven solutions that increase on-time graduation rates and create opportunities for student success in school and beyond. The company is driven by the understanding that supporting the needs of all students – from struggling to accelerated – strengthens schools and creates stronger communities, brighter futures and a more equitable world. Apex Learning is accredited by AdvancED and its courses are approved for National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility. Apex Learning, where opportunity thrives. For more information, visit http://www.apexlearning.com




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ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

The dedicated team behind the nonprofit, Inclusive Education Project, launched a new section of their organization titled Affirmative Immigration, earlier this month.

Leading the charge as head of the new section is Victoria Lucero, Esq. along with Co-Founders and Executive Directors Vickie Brett, Esq. and Amanda Selogie Esq. The goal of Affirmative Immigration is to proactively help family members achieve lawful status before any removal proceedings are initiated by the federal government.

The Affirmative Immigration services will include:

Family Based Petitions

U-Visa

T-Visa

VAWA Petitions

Affirmative Asylum Petitions

Citizenship Certificates and Naturalization

"On top of the expense, the immigration system is complex and navigating the process alone can be daunting," says a representative from IEP. "By offering low-cost legal services, the Inclusive Education Project will help families navigate the complex immigration system and find the best path towards lawful status."

The Affirmative Immigration services are currently located in Orange County, California and Albuquerque, New Mexico however, representatives will accept clients all over the state of New Mexico and California.

Previously, the Inclusive Education Project primarily provided services to families of children living with a various unique needs and disabilities to ensure they have equal access to an appropriate education. Now, with the additional launch of immigration services, IEP aims to make a stronger impact and social change to ultimately create a more inclusive world.

For more information please visit Inclusive Education Project at https://www.inclusiveeducationproject.org/ or follow along on social media @inclusiveeducationproject



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RESTON, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) congratulates music educator Mickey Smith Jr. on being honored with the prestigious 2020 Music Educator AwardTM. The honor presented by The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Museum is well-deserved. Mickey is a member of NAfME and the Louisiana Music Educators Association (LMEA). This is the seventh year the Music Educator Award has been presented, and all seven years the winners have been members of NAfME: Kent Knappenberger (2014); Jared Cassedy (2015); Phillip Riggs (2016); Keith Hancock (2017); Melissa Salguero (2018); and now Jeffery Redding (2019); and now Mickey Smith Jr. (2020).

Mickey Smith Jr. is the Director of Bands at Maplewood Middle School in Sulphur, Louisiana. He is also the author of a children's book The Adventures of Little Mickey: Keep on Going. In an interview last year with NAfME, Smith said, "I grew up in a forgotten community, and music was my opportunity to be the first in my family to go to college and travel the world. Music was my open door, so I wanted to open the door for others to discover their 'sound.'" Describing the impact of music education on students, Smith said, "I believe music is still an essential element. It is a key component to what it means to be human. In a time where schools, industries, and economies are looking for forward-thinking individuals with the capacity to problem-solve, interpret data, and still communicate, empathize, and synergize, music remains that uniquely essential element that does all that and more for those who understand it [music]. Music opens up an entirely new dimension of understanding."

Talking about his students recently on "CBS This Morning," Smith said, "Sometimes I sit down in the chair with them because I always want to be cognizant of 'what did it feel like to be 12?' I believe that if I am familiar with that, I can connect with them more. And that's really what it's all about: connection."

NAfME congratulates Mickey Smith Jr. on this distinguished recognition. Under his direction, the students of Maplewood Middle School have experienced the significant benefits of music education and the joy of making music each day. Smith's dedication to the difference music education can make in his students' lives is exemplary. He is an outstanding member of NAfME, and we applaud his accomplishments.

Mickey Smith Jr. was acknowledged on the GRAMMY Award broadcast Sunday, January 26, 2020.

As the GRAMMY Museum describes, the Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (kindergarten through college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools.

In this seventh year of the award, nine of the 10 finalists for the Music Educator Award are members of NAfME. All of these teachers' positive impact on their students' lives and tireless advocacy for music education are invaluable in U.S. education today. Nominations for the 2021 Music Educator Award are being accepted through March 15, and teacher applications need to be completed by March 31: http://www.grammymusicteacher.com.

National Association for Music Education, among the world's largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. With more than 60,000 members teaching millions of students nationwide, the organization is the national voice for music education in the United States.

Follow NAfME on Twitter (twitter.com/nafme) and on Facebook (facebook.com/nafme).
For additional information, contact Catherina Hurlburt at catherinah@nafme.org or 571-323-3395.




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CYPRESS, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Trident University International (Trident) has been named to Washington Monthly's 2019 National University Rankings, placing at #80. Regionally, Trident comes in at #13 for "Best Bang for the Buck" in the western region of the U.S.

Washington Monthly's National University Rankings consist of four-year institutions that award a significant number of doctoral degrees.

Trident performed particularly well in the social mobility category at #12 on the National University Rankings list. The factors contributing to the total social mobility score include graduation rate, the affordability of an institution, and the financial success of graduates.

Washington Monthly has ranked colleges and universities since 2005 based on what they do for the country – and their respective graduates. Institutions on the National University Rankings list are measured in three equally- weighted areas: social mobility, research, and the promotion of public service.

"We pride ourselves on offering a quality education that students can afford," states Travis Allen, President & CEO, Trident. "Since Washington Monthly ranks schools based on attributes that are consistent with Trident's mission and values, this is a powerful reminder that we're succeeding in preparing students for success after graduation."

Trident opened its doors in 1998 with its Ph.D. in Business Administration program. The University currently offers six online doctoral-level degrees as well as a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Completion program.

The methodology and full dataset for Washington Monthly's 2019 National University Rankings are available online. Data used in this survey was culled from publicly available sources, such as Bureau of Labor Statistics, IPEDS, and the U.S. Department of Education.

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 over 22,000 alumni 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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SOUTHPORT, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Health Naturals has announced the release of their newest informational guide: A guide to How the Brain Works. From physical characteristics that map out weight, length, and color to an in-depth look at how our neurons fire and communicate, this guide explains many of the systems and pathways that allow our brain to power how we think.

"If the human body were a machine, the brain would be the computerized system that receives input and controls what all the other parts do." says a spokesperson from Health Naturals. "Although it can be divided into multiple sections, they all function as one whole. All areas rely on others to perform both complicated and simple tasks."

With a look at the four lobes, the cerebrum, and the brain stem, this is an all-purpose guide that can explain form and function to someone unfamiliar with the human body's central processor. Additionally, this provides an intuitive look at how all facets of the brain work in coordination to power the central nervous and peripheral nervous system.

To learn more about How the Brain Works, visit Health Naturals here.

About Health Naturals:

For over 15 years, Health Naturals has been an exclusive premium quality supplier of natural health supplements and nootropics.



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MISSOULA, M.T. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

VIM & VIGR has announced the release of their newest infographic: An Athlete's Guide to Compression Wear. Highlighting both the benefits and the effects of compression wear on athletic performance, this guide is an all-encompassing resource for those interested in using compression wear to improve athletic performance.

Compression legwear assists in athletic preparation and recovery by helping increase blood circulation and helping to remove lactic acid from muscles. The infographic covers a wide range of popular compression products, from socks and sleeves to shirts and bodysuits.

Sports that utilize compression wear include, but are not limited to, running, football, basketball, swimming, soccer, hockey, and high intensity training. Many extreme sports use it as well.

Some of the benefits of compression wear are increased blood circulation, decreased swelling, and lowered risk of deep-vein thrombosis.

To learn about the Athlete's Guide to Compression Wear, visit the VIM & VIGR website here.

About VIM & VIGR:

Weaving style and quality into therapeutic threads, VIM & VIGR products are designer socks with health benefits, designed with you in mind. Founded in 2013, our team is committed to creating superior products because we have seen the results firsthand. After discovering the need for compression socks - to relieve achiness or fight fatigue - we were completely underwhelmed by the quality and style options. We set out to create a compression sock that helps people from all walks of life experience everyday wellness.



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ROSEMONT, ILL. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), proudly announces this year's winners of the Construction Management Student Competition, the Best of the Best Award and the Gold Circle Award winners who were recognized at NRCA's Industry Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception held February 5, 2020.

Student Competition
The five finalist teams gave oral presentations as the final stage of the sixth annual Roofing Alliance Construction Management Student Competition. The teams presented their proposals for installing a new roof system on the Ford Center, the practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys, which was originally installed by KPost Roofing & Waterproofing to a panel of roofing industry experts. The oral presentation scores were combined with the teams' written proposal scores to determine the winning team.

The Roofing Alliance is proud to announce Texas A&M University as the winning school and Samuel Short of Auburn University as the Best Individual Presenter.

Best of the Best Award
In its 20th year, winners of the Most Valuable Player award winners were recognized, and the Best of the Best winner was announced. The Best of the Best award is an honor co-sponsored by OMG Roofing Products, Agawam, Mass. and Professional Roofing magazine. Todd Dunlap who was an MVP Winner of Outstanding On-the-Job Performance and Workmanship and a Finalist for Other Noteworthy Contributions Outside the Work Place was named the Best of the Best Winner.

Todd is a superintendent, warehouse operator, foreman and equipment operator with Frost Roofing, Wapakoneta, Ohio. Since his first day on the job, Todd has demonstrated exemplary performance with an eagerness to learn and the ability to master assignments and tasks. His commitment to always lead by example, while continually embracing sensitivity and passion for those around him has earned him complete respect and total trust of the entire Frost Roofing organization and all those that the company serves.

Helping others is a priority for Todd and over the holidays, he opens his home to those who have nowhere else to go, treating everyone like family. Todd lives his life to serve others and he strives to help his coworkers wherever he can to help their days go just a little smoother.

Gold Circle Award
The Roofing Alliance and NRCA members are encouraged every year to submit their best work in order to win a Gold Circle award in the following two categories: Outstanding Workmanship and Innovative Solutions; and Safety Preparedness and Performance. More than 99 winning companies have been recognized for their achievements since the award's inception. This year's Gold Circle Award winners for outstanding contributions and unique roofing-related jobs and services are:

Outstanding Workmanship and Innovative Solutions

Chadwick Technology Pty. Ltd., Killarney Heights, NSW, Australia for the Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal, United Arab Emirates

The Durable Slate Co., Columbus, Ohio for Steeple Square, Dubuque, Iowa

Safety Preparedness and Performance Winner

CFE Inc., Elmira, New York for Kellogg's Florence, Phase I, Florence, Kentucky

For more information on the Roofing Alliance and all the awards and award winners, visit http://www.roofingalliance.net or contact Bennett Judson at bjudson@nrca.net.

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 171 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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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

MK Decision (MK), a financial technology (fintech) company on a mission to make lending simple, has been selected for the 2020 Startup Grind Global Conference, powered by Google for Startups, held on February 11-12th in Silicon Valley, CA. Out of over 4,000 applicants from 133 countries, MK was one of 323 startups chosen for the program as it will be introducing its leading credit card origination system to over 1,100 community banks nationwide in 2020. Founder and CEO Har Rai Khalsa and Chief Revenue Officer Jon BenAmoz will showcase MK's online deposit account opening and loan origination solutions to over 10,000 attendees alongside startups from over 35 industries.

"We're honored to join Startup Grind's esteemed network and connect with the fantastic fintechs, financial institutions (FI), VC firms, and angel investors that will be in attendance at the conference," said Khalsa. "We're looking to build long-term relationships and successful partnerships that help shape the future of the financial services ecosystem at a global scale."

"The prospect of partnering with FIs in the online deposit account creation and loan origination space, one which has not been enhanced in decades, is thrilling," said BenAmoz. "MK is at the forefront of innovation. Exhibiting our cutting edge lending platform to this audience will introduce new opportunities to show we're a powerhouse that FIs and other organizations should collaborate with."

MK supports traditional FIs' transition into the digital age by improving the banking experience for both lenders and borrowers. With MK's online customer acquisition channels, automated credit decisioning, identity verification through credit bureau integrations, and core processor configurations, FIs are equipped to plug and play any solution they need.

Startup Grind's community of 3M people provides strong, promising startups, such as MK, the ability to network and further develop top-notch services. The result is a community of entrepreneurs, creatives, and technologists that work together to exceed in this great industry.

For more information about MK, visit http://www.mkdecision.com. To connect with MK at Startup Grind's 2020 Global Conference, email Jon BenAmoz at jonathan.benamoz@mkdecision.com.

About MK Decision
MK Decision is a financial technology company founded in 2015 on a mission to make lending simple. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, MK helps community financial institutions gain a competitive advantage through simple, beautiful customer experiences and streamlined lender workflows. MK's complete platform for digital lending offers modern marketing, fraud prevention, decisioning, and loan origination products. The MK lending platform supports a variety of loan products including credit cards, online deposit account opening, and consumer, commercial, small business, and indirect loans. To learn more about MK, please visit http://www.mkdecision.com.

About Startup Grind
Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting 3,500,000 founders in more than 600 chapters globally. Founded in Silicon Valley, we nurture startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations such as Google for Startups. Our local monthly events feature successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Startup Grind also hosts two flagship conferences annually — the Global Conference and Europe Conference. To date, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs find mentorship, connect to partners and hires, pursue funding, and reach new users. Learn more at StartupGrind.com.



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DALTON, GA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

AstroTurf Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Rocky Mountain Turf Solutions Inc, a prominent installation specialist, of Pueblo, CO to its vast nationwide network of synthetic turf distributors and installers. The addition of Rocky Mountain marks a significant commitment in providing the absolute best in sales and service to AstroTurf customers in the state of Colorado and New Mexico.

"AstroTurf is very selective about who it chooses to be its partner", said Scott Franks, AstroTurf's Director of Distributor Development. "In Rocky Mountain Turf Solutions, we have found a partner whose goals line up very well with our company's high standards. Together, we look forward to being able to provide our customers in Colorado with the very best in product, service, and performance."

Taking Rocky Mountain Turf Solutions acumen and pairing it with AstroTurf, the brand that started it all and is still an industry leader, means that the Colorado market is in store for the best of everything – products, sales experience, construction expertise, and service.

"Rocky Mountain Turf Solutions, INC is excited to be a part of the long history and evolving landscape of sports playing surface that AstroTurf founded, developed and continues to advance," said RMTS Co-owner Kent Hartman. "We thank AstroTurf for the opportunity to become their partner and look forward to building a lasting relationship with the world-renowned industry leader. We believe the unparalleled combination of AstroTurf's products and RMTS's construction services will provide our customers with the highest quality playing fields."

About AstroTurf
For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf has redefined the way the game is played. Now powered by SportGroup, the brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf and running track systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf's website at http://www.astroturf.com.




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LUBBOCK, TEXAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Nevah Walker, along with more than 40 other fifth graders from Wolffarth Elementary School, had a lesson in what it is like to walk in the shoes of a medical student.

"I thought I wanted to be a firefighter, but I didn't know you could do so much as a doctor," Walker said. "We learned that when you eat it goes down to your intestines, where your body makes saliva. The best part was getting to work with the mannequins and the ultrasound."

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Student National Medical Association (SNMA) hosted Walker and her classmates for the Doctors for a Day Mini Camp in efforts to inspire and inform the elementary students to experience a day in the life of a medical student. Briget Hyde, SNMA president and second-year TTUHSC medical student, said the organization created the event as an interactive and fun way to expose students to the field of medicine.

"Doctors for a Day gives the students opportunities to discover medicine in an engaging environment but most importantly, our hope is the experience will cultivate a student's interest in medicine as a potential career path," Hyde said.

Students received a hands-on experience at the TTUHSC F. Marie Hall SimLife Center by diagnosing patients with different medical scenarios, working with ultrasound equipment to learn how they are used by physicians, working with simulation mannequins in the simulation lab and seeing an emergency simulation act. Hyde said it is important to start sowing the seeds of higher education at these early and pivotal stages.

"We want to get students thinking about medicine as early as elementary school, especially underserved and underrepresented minorities," Hyde said. "Many students never may have imagined they too can go into this profession. When minority students see medical students who look like them in white coats, our hope is that the students will walk away knowing they too can become a doctor. The experience is invaluable and immeasurable."

Fifth grader Jakobe Deleon agreed Doctors for a Day was eye opening and fun. When asked what was the best part of the day, he responded, "All of it!"

To download video of Doctors for a Day (without graphics/titles), click here.
Video includes interview with Briget Hyde, TTUHSC medical student, and Alayshiah Saenz, fifth grader from Wolffarth Elementary School.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Global revenues for Mobile Learning products and services will more than double by 2025 according to a new market report by Metaari called "The 2020-2025 Worldwide Mobile Learning Market". The global Mobile Learning market reached $18.3 billion in 2020. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Mobile Learning is a robust 18.5% and worldwide revenues for Mobile Learning products and services will surge to well over $42 billion by 2025.

This report includes five-year revenue forecasts for eight buying segments, seven international regions, and for 61 countries within those regions. They are the top-buying countries in the world.

The US will be the top buying country across the forecast period. In the 2020 market, China was the second-largest buying country. By 2025, Indonesia will be the second-largest buying country followed by India. China will drop to fourth place. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Mobile Learning in the US is 20.6%. In contrast, the growth rate in China is 5.4%. For a variety of socio-economic reasons (particularly regulatory uncertainty), revenues for Mobile Learning in China will start to decline in the 2023-2024 timeframe.

The report has 512 pages, 96 tables, and 13 charts. The organizational site license for the report can be purchased for $5,250.00 USD. Elearning! Magazine is the exclusive reseller of Metaari's 2020-2025 Worldwide Mobile Learning Market report.

The free Executive Overview and purchasing information can be found here:

http://www.2elearning.com/research/

In the current market, the corporate segment accounts for the vast majority of revenues. This segment has a very high growth rate at 17.9% and revenues will more than double by 2025. The spike in revenues in the corporate segment is due to the high demand for pre-employment assessment apps, field-based performance support, remote expertise apps, and mobile business simulations. Federal government agencies across the planet will be the second-largest buyers by 2025.

"The global Mobile Learning market is being driven by a tailwind of catalysts including the roll out of very fast 5G wireless networks, next-generation location-based technology, smartphone-enabled virtual reality, mobile augmented reality, and AI-based apps," adds Adkins. "The rollout of commercial 5G networks is having a dramatic impact on the Mobile Learning market; 5G is essentially a fundamentally new delivery platform."

There are four sections in this report: a detailed analysis of the market catalysts, a demand-side analysis by eight buying segments, a demand-side analysis by region (including a detailed forecast for the top-buying countries in that region), and a supply-side analysis by four products and services types. It also includes a breakout by nine distinct types of content.

"It is often said that 2G enabled voice communication, 3G enabled web access, and 4G made the app economy possible," comments Adkins. "5G is now touted as being the foundation of the new Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure and the lynchpin of the so-called fourth industrial revolution (4IR). 5G essentially replaces the app economy of 4G with a stream economy. 5G is already having a dramatic impact on the Mobile Learning market."

There are eight Mobile Learning buying segments analyzed in this report: consumers, three academic sub-segments (preschools, primary schools, and secondary schools), higher education institutions, federal government agencies, state & local government agencies, and corporations & businesses.

Over 1,500 suppliers operating across the globe are cited in this report to help suppliers identify domestic partners, distributors, resellers, and potential merger and acquisition (M&A) targets in specific regions and countries. This is the most comprehensive global Mobile Learning market forecast report ever published.

About Metaari
Metaari (formerly Ambient Insight) is an ethics-based quantitative market research firm that identifies revenue opportunities for advanced learning technology suppliers. We track the learning technology markets in 126 countries. We have the most complete view of the international learning technology market in the industry. Metaari focusses solely on advanced learning technology research on products that utilize psychometrics, neuroscience, location-based learning (location intelligence), game mechanics, robotics, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 06, 2020

Held on the beautiful campus in Oberlin, OH, campers stay in the dorms, train, and experience the life of a typical collegiate athlete. In order to prepare for the upcoming XC season, campers will train on some of same trails used by Oberlin's team. Nike Cross Country Camp at Oberlin College will run from July 19-23, 2020.

"We are so happy to be hosting our Nike Running Camp for the eleventh year! It's a credit to our partner at US Sports Camps and to our staff of how well be take such a diverse group of kids - from some of the best runners in the Midwest to kids who are just beginning in the sport - and teach them so much in the five days we have them. Running together, learning together, eating and playing together I am amazed each year how quickly and how deeply they become a team," says Ray Appenheimer, who is his in 16th season as the Director of Track and Field and Cross Country at Oberlin College. During his tenure, Appenheimer has built Oberlin's track and field and XC programs into perennial powers in the nation, region and the North Coast Athletic Conference.

The curriculum consists of educational lectures given by coaches on topics such as pre-season training, injury prevention, nutrition, strength training, and recovery. The camp is coed, open to any and all athletes, overnight and day campers, ages 10-18. All ability levels are invited, those with the desire to train smarter, work hard and to have fun.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in learning more can visit Nike Running Camps at http://www.ussportscamps.com/running 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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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

At a meeting held on January 31, 2020, the Board of Regents of the American College of Tax Counsel elected a new slate of officers to serve the College commencing March 1, 2020.

The College also elected the following 14 new Fellows into its ranks:

Anson H. Asbury, Asbury Law Firm, Decatur, GA; Elizabeth J. Atkinson, Whiteford Taylor Preston LLP, Richmond, VA; Neil Barr, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York, NY; James W. Dawson, Jr., Miles & Stockbridge, P.C., Baltimore, MD, Michael A. Guariglia, McCarter & English, LLP, Newark, NJ; Shu-Yi Oei, Boston College Law School, Newton, MA; John W. Porter, Baker Botts LLP, Houston, TX; Adria S. Price, Price & Associates, LLC, Santa Claus, IN; Michel R. Stein, Hochman Salkin Toscher Perez, P.C., Beverly Hills, CA; Krishna Vallabhaneni, U. S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Tax Policy, Washington, DC: Michael A. Villa, Jr., Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman, LLP, Dallas, TX; Steven L. Walker, Law Offices of Steven L. Walker, PLC, San Jose, CA; Mary L. Wood, Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman LLP, Dallas, TX; and Brett York, U. S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Tax Policy, Washington, DC.

The College previously welcomed the following 12 new Fellows into its ranks at its October 4, 2019 meeting:

Sahel A. Assar, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, Washington, DC; Edward J. "Ted" Bernert, Baker & Hostetler LLP, Columbus, OH; Michael J. Feder, Wellington Management Group, LLC, Boston, MA; Elliot G. Freier, Irell & Manella LLP, Los Angeles, CA; Milton B. Hyman, Irell & Manella LLP, Los Angeles, CA; David L. Keligian, Brown & Streza LLP, Irvine, CA; Kathleen J. Lach, Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, Chicago, IL; Eileen Marshall, Cooley, LLP, Washington, DC; Annette Nellen, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA; Lisa E. Perkins, Green & Sklarz, LLC, New Haven, CT; Doug Sigel, Ryan Law Firm, LLC, Austin, TX, and Shelby L. Wilson, Green & Sklarz, LLC, New Haven, CT.

New Regents and Officers Elected

Newly elected Regents of the College include Janette M. Lohman, Thompson Coburn LLP, St. Louis, MO, and Lisa M. Zarlenga, Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Washington, DC.

Current Regents re-elected for a second term include Jonathan B. Forman, The University of Oklahoma College of Law, Norman, OK; Robb A. Longman, Longman & Van Grack, LLC, Bethesda, MD; Scott D. Michel, Caplin & Drysdale, Chartered, Washington, DC; and W. Robert Pope, Jr., Pope Law, PLLC, Nashville, TN.

Continuing Regents include Alice G. Abreu, Temple University Beasley School of Law, Philadelphia, PA; Frank Agostino, Agostino & Associates, P.C., Hackensack, NJ; John P. Barrie, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, New York, NY; Larry A. Campagna, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry, P.C., Houston, TX; Julie A. Divola, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, San Francisco, CA; Jenny L. Johnson Ware, Johnson Moore LLC, Chicago, IL; Stephen R. Looney, Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A., Orlando, FL; Ameek A. Ponda, Sullivan & Worcester LLP, Boston, MA, and Bahar A. Schippel, Snell & Wilmer, LLP, Phoenix, AZ.

The newly-elected Officers of the College are Peter J. Connors, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, New York, NY, President; Caroline D. Ciraolo, Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP, Washington, DC, Vice President; and Armando Gomez, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Washington, DC, Secretary-Treasurer. C. Wells Hall III, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Charlotte, NC, will continue as a member of the Board of Regents in his capacity as Past President of the College.

The College congratulates its new Fellows as well as its new and continuing Regents and Officers.

About the American College of Tax Counsel

The American College of Tax Counsel is a professional association of tax attorneys composed of tax lawyers in private practice along with those teaching tax law in law schools and those working in federal or state revenue agencies. Members of the College, known as Fellows, are elected to membership after receiving a peer nomination and successfully passing an evaluation of their candidacy. The College is currently comprised of approximately 700 Fellows. The College is governed by a 19-member Board of Regents, including the four members of the Executive Committee and one Regent elected from each federal judicial circuit, along with two Regents serving at-large. The College fulfills important functions regarding the nation's tax system by providing recommendations to Congress and the IRS on improving federal tax laws and administration and by filing "friend of the court" briefs in selected tax cases.



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

The American Tax Policy Institute announces that The American Tax Policy Institute and Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center are hosting a joint conference on Tuesday, February 18, at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C. The subject of the conference is Taxes and the Future of Philanthropy and will address how changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 affect charitable giving, among other topics.

The conference, jointly organized with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, will feature speakers drawn from universities and law schools, government agencies, law firms, accounting firms, research institutes, and popular journals.

Purpose of the Conference
Recent tax law changes have changed how everyday taxpayers and the country's wealthiest approach charitable donations. How should the philanthropic sector respond to these challenges to maintain and increase widespread support from charitable givers? What do tax accountants and taxation lawyers need to know as they advise and represent charitable organizations and donors in this shifting legal and societal landscape? These questions and others will be explored in a keynote address and panel of experts offering a diverse set of voices and opinions.

How to Attend
The event is being held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Urban Institute, 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024. Check-in and breakfast begin at 9:00 a.m. Attendance is free, but registration is required to attend.

Learn more by visiting https://www.taxpolicycenter.org/event/taxes-and-future-philanthropy.

Register by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taxes-and-the-future-of-philanthropy-registration-92204838153.

Join the Conversation
A webcast will be streamed live during the event and made available afterward on the event page. The online audience can submit questions to panelists by emailing events@urban.org. We also encourage online and in-person attendees to join the conversation on Twitter by using the hashtag #LiveAtUrban. Registration is not required to view the webcast.

About ATPI
The American Tax Policy Institute is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that supports, promotes and facilitates nonpartisan scholarly research, analysis and discussion of tax policy issues in the U.S. at the federal, state and local levels, as well as internationally. Trustees and members of the Institute include some of the leading experts on taxation from the fields of law, accounting and economics. The Institute supports scholarship in law, accounting and economics that will aid policymakers and administrators and improve our tax system. ATPI additionally provides support through financial and development assistance for roundtable discussions and conferences on tax policy issues.



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DANVILLE, KY. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Milton C. Moreland, provost and vice president of academic affairs at Rhodes College, has been selected to serve as the 21st president of Centre College. A respected scholar of religion and an accomplished archaeologist, Moreland will begin his term on July 1, 2020.

He will succeed John A. Roush, whose 22-year presidency is notable for its breadth of institutional transformation at a time of significant change in American higher education.

"I have long followed Centre's remarkable trajectory and its well-deserved status as one of the nation's best liberal arts colleges," Moreland said.

"It will be a significant privilege to serve in this leadership role," he added, "and I look forward to working with the entire campus community to continue the College's focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community that prepares young people for citizenship and leadership in an increasingly complex and challenging world."

Moreland emerged as the unanimous choice of the 18-member search committee comprised of trustees, faculty, staff and a student representative, including many Centre alumni, after an extensive national search.

"Centre was fortunate to have a very deep and impressive candidate pool for this exciting leadership opportunity," according to Mark E. Nunnelly '80, who chairs the Centre College Board of Trustees and oversaw the presidential search.

Nunnelly emphasized that the exhaustive process attracted a diverse representation of candidates from all walks of life.

"The qualifications of those interested in leading Centre into its third century of service," he added, "is testament to the important place Centre has assumed in American higher education ever since its founding in 1819."

A native of Boise, Idaho, Moreland earned his undergraduate degree in history with honors from the University of Memphis, where his mentor, Dr. Marcus Orr, introduced him to the joy of studying ancient texts, languages and artifacts. Moreland wrote his honors thesis on the Nag Hammadi Library, a set of early Christian texts discovered in Egypt in 1945. He continued his study of archaeology, ancient history and religion at the Claremont Graduate University in California, where he earned his MA and Ph.D. degrees.

His scholarly work appears in leading journals and focuses on the New Testament and early Christianity. Moreland has also edited several books, including Between Text and Artifact: Integrating Archaeology into Biblical Studies Teaching.

Since 2014, Moreland has served as the chief academic officer at Rhodes, a private liberal arts college in Memphis that, like Centre, is consistently ranked among the best in the nation. He first joined the Rhodes campus community in 2003 as an assistant professor of religious studies and was promoted to associate and full professor, serving as the R.A. Webb Professor of Religious Studies.

During that time, Moreland directed the Rhodes Institute of Regional Studies; was the founding director of the Lynne and Henry Turley Memphis Center; and chaired the program in archaeology. Outside of the classroom, his field work with students has involved travel to sites in Jordan, Turkey, Greece and Germany, including collaboration with the Duke University Field School in Galilee, Israel. Moreland was also on the senior staff of the Sepphoris Regional Archaeological Project in Galilee for over 20 years.

After arriving at Rhodes, Moreland also founded and chaired an interdisciplinary program in archaeology and began an archaeological field school in west Tennessee. He directed the excavation of sites connected to 19th-century enslavement at the Ames Plantation and concurrently shifted his scholarship to encompass studies of American slavery, racism, and systemic and institutionalized discrimination.

Moreland will begin his presidency at Centre during a time of unparalleled institutional strength.

Besides elevating its national profile, Roush's legacy will be marked by success in achieving his vision of Centre as a place of "high achievement and high opportunity," as well as transforming campus facilities.

Under Roush's leadership, Centre expanded its enrollment by nearly 50 percent, nearly tripled its endowment (thanks to two successful capital campaigns) and strengthened its academic profile, all while increasing the diversity of the student body, including growth of its underrepresented, first-generation and international populations.

He and First Lady Susie Roush are beloved by the Centre community, with approximately half of living alumni having studied and graduated during their long and enduring tenure.

Search committee members were very enthusiastic about Moreland's selection.

Life Trustee J. David Grissom '60, who chaired Centre's Board of Trustees for more than 20 years, was focused on finding a candidate whose strong academic background was complemented by a visionary outlook also suited to addressing the anticipated challenging environment for student recruitment.

"Milton sees the current and near future not as a series of what he called 'headwinds' to hold us back," observed Grissom, "but as opportunities to move us forward. I am confident he has all the skills necessary to accomplish this."

Board Secretary Crit Luallen '74 agreed.

"Milton Moreland is the right person at the right time to lead Centre College," she said. "He is deeply rooted in the liberal arts tradition, yet he is realistic about the challenges facing institutions like Centre and brings creative, visionary ideas that will help Centre adapt to a changing world while protecting all that is best about our past."

These talents come naturally to Moreland, according to Trustee Benjamin Beaton '03, and for good reason.

"Like so many Centre alumni," observed Beaton, "it was clear that Milton had a transformational intellectual experience as an undergraduate, which drives his love of learning to this day."

Beaton described Moreland as "equal parts teacher and leader—a big thinker whose vision for the liberal arts in America flows from the magic that happens in and outside of the classroom."

Indeed, during his 27-year teaching career, Moreland has been committed to the teacher-scholar model that is one of Centre's central hallmarks.

This classroom experience impressed search committee member John Wilson, a longtime Centre mathematics professor who currently serves as faculty president.

"I am most encouraged by the fact that Dr. Moreland has spent almost his entire career in teaching and college administrative positions at a school much like Centre," said Wilson. "He understands the challenges and the advantages offered in the highly residential liberal arts setting."

Wilson is confident that his colleagues will be pleased that the new president is a true academic who knows firsthand what it means to be a faculty member. "He will be a strong leader of the faculty, able to listen to concerns and present solutions," concluded Wilson.

An important part of that strength, observed Andrea Abrams, an associate professor of anthropology who also serves as Centre's chief diversity officer, is Moreland's demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.

"Dr. Moreland's experience at Rhodes mirrors the journey we have been on," she said. "As such, his success in increasing diversity among their faculty and creating inclusive dialogue around these topics on their campus will be immensely helpful to us here at Centre."

Abrams added that she believes Moreland's "warmth, approachability and humor will ease the transition to a new era of leadership."

Moreland also impressed Henry Snyder, a Centre senior who represented his classmates on the search committee in his role as student body president. He called Moreland "a strategic thinker, an inclusive leader and exceptional communicator."

"Throughout the search process," said Snyder of Moreland, "it became clear that he has a wealth of experience working with and supporting students of all backgrounds in and out of the classroom."

Snyder added that Moreland "demonstrated a keen awareness of student priorities by addressing matters such as the importance of diversity in our community and the continued need for innovation in resources supporting student health and wellbeing."

A recent $900,000 grant Moreland helped secure from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, for instance, supports the type of awareness to which Snyder alluded. Titled "Building a Culture of Health Equity, Human Flourishing, and Well-Being through the Public Humanities," it is one of four Mellon grants totaling $2.35 million that Moreland has been involved in securing to support research, scholarship and innovation.

Additional grants also support the continuing work being accomplished by the Memphis Center, which Moreland has helped flourish by working with a team to secure support totaling $7.5 million from local and national foundations, particularly an endowment gift from Lynne and Henry Turley, for whom the center is now named.

In fact, Moreland's shift to administrative work began with his work as founding director of the Memphis Center, whose central mission is to connect Rhodes to its regional community, helping constituents better understand the relevance of a broad liberal arts education in the 21st century.

The interdisciplinary center provides support annually for engaged learning through courses, projects, communities of practice, workshops and events for approximately 300 students and 25 faculty.

It illustrates Moreland's fundamental belief in the importance of what he calls a "purpose-driven" education.

"One of my key goals as president of Centre College," emphasized Moreland, "is to assure that our graduates go out into the world with a sense of purpose and meaning, combined with the needed confidence to positively impact their communities and the world."

Equally, he said, "Centre graduates should be prepared to maneuver through a complicated world and an unknown future, grounded through an education that prepares them for what we don't know is even coming."

Moreland will be joined by his wife, Dina, a native of Chesterfield, Indiana, and a former national champion racquetball player who competed on the USA team. She attended the University of Memphis, completing her bachelor's and master's degrees in gerontology and educational studies, and began her career as a pharmaceutical salesperson in Southern California, while enjoying touring as a professional racquetball player in the 1990's. Since 2003, she has been an elementary school teacher in Memphis.

The Morelands have two grown children. Marcus, a 2016 graduate of Rhodes College, works as a manager for a logistics company in Memphis, and Micah is graduating this spring with a major in international studies and minor in Asian studies from Rhodes. Both of their sons were student-athletes, Marcus in baseball and Micah in football.

When they take residence in Craik House, the longtime residence of Centre presidents and their families, Milton and Dina will be accompanied by a rescue dog named Blue.

The Centre community will have its first opportunity to meet President-elect Moreland and his family at an All-Campus Assembly in Newlin Hall at the Norton Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 6 at 7 p.m., which will be followed by a public reception.



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FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Coptic Orphans is awarded the much coveted 4-star rating for its ninth consecutive time. Charity Navigator recognizes Coptic Orphans for demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. This is Charity Navigator's highest possible rating and indicates that Coptic Orphans adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.

"Only 3% of charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have received at least 9 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Coptic Orphans outperforms most other charities in America," says Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator about the significance of this rating. "This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Coptic Orphans apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness."

Forbes, Business Week, and Kiplinger's Financial Magazine, among others, have profiled and celebrated Charity Navigator's unique method of applying data-driven analysis to the charitable sector. Charity Navigator evaluates ten times more charities than its nearest competitor and currently attracts more visitors to its website than all other charity rating groups combined, thus making them the leading charity evaluator in America.

"Charity Navigator's decision to award Coptic Orphans these four stars, nine times in a row, shows that we deeply value our supporters' contributions, and that we use them carefully and transparently," said Coptic Orphans founder and executive director, Nermien Riad.

"Coptic Orphans is committed to being the organization where donors can have the most impact in Egypt for every dollar they donate," said Riad. "Because of that, we hold ourselves to rigorous standards of financial management which has earned us all of our 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator."

Coptic Orphans is an award-winning international Christian development organization that unlocks the God-given potential of vulnerable children in Egypt, and so equips them to break the cycle of poverty and become change-makers in their communities. Coptic Orphans works through grassroots partners and volunteer networks to strengthen local communities for sustainable impact. Since 1988, Coptic Orphans has transformed the lives of over 55,000 children in Egypt. To learn more, visit http://www.copticorphans.org.

Charity Navigator is the largest charity evaluator in America and its website attracts more visitors than all other charity rating groups combined. The organization helps guide intelligent giving by evaluating the Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency of more than 8,000 charities. Charity Navigator accepts no advertising or donations from the organizations it evaluates, ensuring unbiased evaluations, nor does it charge the public for this trusted data. As a result, Charity Navigator, a 501 (c) (3) public charity itself, depends on support from individuals, corporations and foundations that believe it provides a much-needed service to America's charitable givers. Charity Navigator, can be reached directly by telephone at (201) 818-1288, or by mail at 139 Harristown Road, Suite 101, Glen Rock, N.J., 07452. http://www.charitynavigator.org.



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PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) recently issued new training standards that require helping professionals to meet a baseline of new educational regulations and standards. This has had a significant impact on healthcare professionals and organizations serving individuals with autism and other special needs.

ABA Business Growth, a world-wide leader in training development, recruiting and consulting services for ABA organizations, has acted quickly to develop training program options that help ensure organizations and their clinical teams are able to meet the necessary new standards so there are no gaps in service delivery.

WHAT DOES THE NEW MANDATE MEAN FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS AND BEHAVIOR TECHS IN PENNSYLVANIA?

Many PA practitioners are now required to complete an initial 30-hour training, under PA DHS regulations 5240.73 & 5240.83. If you are a Behavior Tech and have limited to no experience in the field, you are required to obtain an additional 24-hours of training within 6-months of your hire.

ABA BUSINESS GROWTH OFFERS SEVERAL OPTIONS TO HELP MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS

A 30-hour Training Package for Clinical Directors and Behavior Analysts with NO experience (non BCBA)

A 20-hour Training Package for Clinical Directors and Behavior Analysts with experience (non BCBA)

A 30-Hour Training Package for BHTs and Behavior Techs

Learn more about the training offerings at http://www.aba-businessgrowth.com/pa-training

ABA Business Growth is focused on helping to support healthcare providers and helping professionals serving individuals with autism and other special needs. They are committed to staying current on all of the latest research, standards and regulations in the field. The result of this commitment is the ongoing development and delivery of programs and services that support and enhance the work of those dedicated to providing care and treatment that makes a lasting impact.

For more information about ABA Business Growth services, visit the ABA Business Growth website at https://aba-businessgrowth.com.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

The actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Laurence Fishburne is well-known throughout the world for his many talents. The award-winning star is lending his diverse skills as host to the educational show "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne. "Behind The Scenes" acts as a teaching tool and explores a wide range of subjects that impact people across the country. An upcoming episode will delve into advancements in the medical field. The new episode will feature new treatments for Arthritis.

In the U.S., 23% of all adults have arthritis. Roughly 24 million adults have limited activities due to arthritis, and more than 1 in 4 adults with the disease suffer from severe joint pain. Treatment for arthritis generally includes rest, physical or occupational therapy, drugs, exercise, and occasionally surgery to amend joint damage. In the past, arthritis often led to disability, deformed joints, and death. However, advancements in modern medicine and new uses of current drugs are changing the way arthritis is treated.

Medical professionals are administering several treatment options, some of which include using drugs that slow down the development of the disease alongside nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or corticosteroids. Another type of drug used by modern doctors focuses on targeting specific points of the immune system.

Arthritis is a troublesome disease for both the sufferer and their loved ones. With the advancements taking place in modern technology, Arthritis does not have to be as burdensome as it once was. In the new episode coming to "Behind The Scenes," medical researchers will divulge the strides industry professionals are making in Arthritis treatment.

"Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is a high-quality TV program. The show has received multiple Tellys for its efforts.



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WINTER SPRINGS, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Sportzcast, an international leader in real-time scoreboard data integrations, announces their recent partnership with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Sportzcast will be the sole provider of fully-automated video livestreaming of the 2020 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic Tournament Presented by Rawlings, held at Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, FL, February 7 – 9, 2020.

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association is the professional growth organization for fastpitch softball coaches of all levels. The 2020 field features 15 collegiate programs, 10 of which participated in the 2019 postseason, and the United States Women's National Team. Also featured on the field is the 2019 Women's College World Series participant Minnesota, along with Kentucky and Ole Miss. Missouri and Louisville were regional finalists, while Auburn, Illinois, Mississippi State and Notre Dame qualified for regionals. The final postseason team from 2019 is Liberty, which took part in the Championship round of the NISC.

Sportzcast will be providing all equipment necessary for this tournament to run completely automated from up to six livestreams on all six playing fields throughout the duration of the event. There will be a total of 40 games played in the tournament and Sportzcast will be providing the livestream and Scorebug that reflects the live score of each game, including the NFCA official tournament logo and any NFCA sponsors. The livestream can also be viewed via the NFCA tournament page online at: https://nfca.org/pages/nfca-d1-leadoff-classic-tournament-central

The opportunity to live stream is a first of its kind for the NFCA to have the ability to feature live softball action for fans to watch from their own streaming device around the globe. Founder and CEO of Sportzcast Mike Connell stated, "We are honored that the NFCA selected Sportzcast because of our ability to totally automate game productions including live scoreboard overlays. We are strong supporters of their purpose, core values and vision. Over the years I have watched this organization grow to be a true resource for players and coaches at all levels from youth through high school, college and international. NFCA is unique in that they focus on education both on the field and off. We are proud to be part of an organization that supports their coaches with strong continuing education programs that will have a positive effect on player development."

Sportzcast, headquartered in Central Florida, is an international leader in the development of real-time scoreboard data integrations. Their technology allows for real-time game data to be distributed from any scoreboard type in both indoor and outdoor venues. They specialize in all sporting events including basketball, football, baseball, softball, swimming, soccer for high school, college and professional.

Through Sportzcast's ScoreLink and ScoreHub hardware devices coupled with their software solutions, clients can produce completely custom video graphic overlays from their scoreboards to feature team logos, sponsor logos, player headshots and stats and much more. The score portion is automatically updated live from the venue scoreboard system. With Sportzcast's solutions, clients can also provide real-time sports data and graphic overlays on their own websites, YouTube channel and integrate with their other social media platforms.

Connell added, "Our solutions are a real game changer for athletic directors, coaches, players and sports information directors at all levels. Now any scoreboard, even older legacy versions can distribute scores directly to broadcasts. The capability to add sponsor logos adds a whole new revenue stream for our clients and our ability to interact with their social media platforms makes for a really dynamic end user experience for those who cannot attend a game in person."

Sportzcast is a proud member of the Sports Video Group (SVG) and will host a booth at the upcoming NAB show in Las Vegas, NV April 18th – 22nd. Show attendees can visit Sportzcast at booth # SL4711.

Sportzcast works with hundreds of college institutions across the United States as well as high schools, production companies, professional teams and leagues and college conferences to provide their scoreboard solutions. Their corporate office is located at 1511 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32798. For more information visit online at https://www.scorecasts.net/ or call 321-888-3800.



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ANNAPOLIS, MD. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

METAvivor Research and Support Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to funding research for Stage IV metastatic breast cancer (MBC), announces six additional grant awards, bringing the 2019 grant award total to $6,200,000. The research grants will enhance the understanding of metastatic breast cancer, help improve current treatments and develop greatly needed therapeutic options to combat this complicated disease.

Metastatic breast cancer (also known as Stage IV or advanced stage cancer) is the spread of breast cancer to other parts of the body -- most commonly to the bones, liver, lungs and/or brain. Approximately 30% of breast cancer patients metastasize, with the mean survival after diagnosis being 33 months. In the US, only 2-5% of all cancer research funds are dedicated to Stage IV cancer research – yet 98% of all breast cancer deaths are caused by a metastasis.

"When we announced our grants in December, we were thrilled to have our largest grant award total since METAvivor's founding. Once we totaled our end of the year donations for research, we were able to award an additional six grants bringing this year's research award total to 38 grants and a grand total of $6.2 million" said Michael Kovarik, the new President of METAvivor's Board of Directors "We are humbled that our supporters have helped us exceed our goal for funding stage IV metastatic breast cancer in 2019 and we look forward to an even higher amount of awarded grants in 2020."

The additional METAvivor grant awards are Translational Research Grants, targeted at career metastasis researchers with a total award of up to $200,000 per grant for 2019.

"Research is our number one priority. It is imperative we increase research funding for stage IV metastatic breast cancer so that we can find life extending treatments. We continue to lose 114 people every day to metastatic breast cancer." Said Kovarik. "The hope is that the vital research that is being funded will help fulfill the promise to transform metastatic breast cancer from a terminal disease into a chronic, manageable condition." METAvivor sends a hearty thank you to the donors, fundraisers, research partners, sponsors and the breast cancer community for helping exceed the research goal for 2019.

THE SIX ADDITIONAL METASTATIC RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS:

METAVIVOR TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS

Nancy Lin, MD - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - Overcoming Treatment Resistance in Breast Cancer Brain Metastases

Bolin Liu, MD - Department of Genetics Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center School of Medicine Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - IGF-2 in Herceptin refractory HER2-positive breast cancer

Paul Lockman, PhD - West Virginia University -Timing of radiotherapy and chemotherapy to improve drug effect in brain metastases of breast cancer

Presented by 2019 NYFW + #Cancerland in memory of Champagne Joy - Deepali Sachdev, BSc,MSc, PhD Regents University - Development of natural killer cell based tri-specific killer engagers (TriKEs) as novel immunotherapy for metastatic breast cancer

Robert Weinberg, PhD Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research - Mechanisms of Acquired Adaptation of Disseminated Breast Cancer Cells

Fei Xing, PhD Wake Forest University Treating breast cancer brain metastasis with immune checkpoint inhibitor and c-Met targeting agent

ABOUT METAVIVOR
METAvivor Research and Support Inc. is an Annapolis-based, 501(c)(3), volunteer-led, non-profit organization founded by metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients in 2009. The organization's main focus is to fund critical research that will lead to advances in treatment options, quality of life and survival for patients diagnosed with MBC. Since 2009, METAvivor has awarded 106 research grants totaling $13.6 million. METAvivor is the only national organization with a peer-reviewed grant program aimed at exclusively funding MBC research, and 100% of all donations go to fund research.

METAvivor also raises awareness of MBC, provides support for people living with this disease, and offers opportunities for others to help make a difference for the metastatic community. METAvivor has gained a rapidly growing following within the breast cancer community and has become a leader in its field.

Visit us at http://www.metavivor.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

A recent investment has allowed Volute to make good on its honed vision of an ecosystem to bridge executive development and applied workflow knowledge. Volute's flagship product gives executive development providers new workflow learning delivery options. This approach differs from conventional training in that it is designed to help employees solve problems within the flow of work without hindering productivity.

"We enable the recreation of conditions familiar to the learner in a simulated environment," explains Michael Croft, Founder and Creative Director of Volute. "A key part of our mission is to see how closely we can emulate specific business conditions to empower learners to apply what they learn to these conditions and also to challenges they have not yet faced."

Organizations are transforming rapidly, and Chief Learning Officers are starting to focus on developing the skills that enable employees to acquire new skills. They're also creating training portfolios that align to the current career tracks as well as what the 'future of work' might be in their organization.

"There is a persistent gap between what happens in structured learning and in the workplace," says Enrique Shadah, head of Venture Relations at MIT LinQ Catalyst, founder of the Expert Collective Cooperative, and former Associate Director of Workforce Learning at MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab. "I often hear CLOs struggle to address the issue of creating relevant learning experiences comprised of high-fidelity simulations of the work environment. Volute is doing just that and I'm excited to be a part of it."

CLO's are also cultivating communities of practice to foster knowledge sharing among employees and to enable influencers and experts to coach and mentor others. "By enabling a digital community, expertise can permeate to all reaches of the organization, and can do so quickly." says Croft. "We're currently working on tying these influencers to channels where their insights are fed through FAQs and natural language queries and even AI, to provide performance support as employees do their jobs. These communities dovetail with training to enable efficient problem-solving in the flow of work."

Volute's patented technology helps executive learners visualize the 'future of work' as they engage with new learning methods. "Navigating the learning process is valuable in and of itself, separate from the topics the process delivers," says Croft. "Understanding how to navigate and perform within a modern, digital ecosystem is a skill every leader should have. Emphasizing digital thinking helps leaders convey the culture and skills necessary for digital transformation, which is already happening or inevitable."

To support the mindset required for modern enterprise leadership and the executive development that supports it, Volute has developed graphical learning pathways that can be fashioned to reflect specific workflows. "Executive development providers can emulate their clients' environment in a visual way, so learners see something relevant." Croft continues, "Volute connects the formal training, workflow simulations, content assimilation and communities of practice into an ecosystem that puts the learner at the center. With this multi-faceted perspective, learners can better understand their role within the entire process and how to apply the learning, which is much more likely to have the desired business impact."




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CYPRESS, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Starting this April, Trident University International (Trident) will begin offering its new Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) program. This is the University's sixth doctoral-level program and second within its College of Health and Human Services.

The goal of this program is to help health administrators prepare to pursue opportunities in this fast-growing and quickly-changing field. Impacted by regulatory and legal policy, political and social trends, and technological innovations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of medical and health services manager will see growth of 18% from 2018 to 2028.

"The healthcare industry is experiencing remarkable growth and has an increased need for highly-skilled, seasoned professionals," states Dr. Ryan Dwight, Director of Trident's DHA program. "With an emphasis on applied research, this rigorous program is designed to provide graduates with the tools needed to lead at the highest organizational levels."

Students in this online doctoral program will be trained to critically evaluate research, and the political, social, and legal climates of modern healthcare administration. Successful graduates will have an expert-level understanding of applied research, and an understanding of how this information can be used to effectively lead health organizations in ethical, social, legally, financially, and culturally responsible ways.

The DHA program culminates in a Doctoral Study Project that graduates must successfully defend. The project is a comprehensive study using applied research methods to investigate an area of healthcare administration that is of interest to the student.

Like other Trident programs, the DHA program is stackable. This allows graduates from Trident's Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) or Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) programs the option of applying up to 16 credits towards the DHA program. Students who have successfully obtained a health-related graduate degree from another regionally accredited institution may also be eligible to transfer up to 16 credits into this new program.

Courses that can be transferred into the DHA program include Health Care Finance, Health Care Law, Regulations, and Ethics, Healthcare Delivery Systems, and Health Equity.

Enrollment is now open for Trident's Doctor of Health Administration program. Instruction begins on April 13.

[Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers,
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm. Conditions in your area may vary.]

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, 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 alumni 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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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Mount Sinai St. Luke's hospital will now operate under the name Mount Sinai Morningside, reinforcing the hospital's integral role as part of the world-renowned Mount Sinai Health System and the primary provider of health care to the 148,000 residents of West Harlem, including Morningside Heights.

The new name was approved by Mount Sinai Health System's Boards of Trustees, the New York State Department of Health, and the New York Secretary of State. The change becomes effective immediately.

"This new name not only reaffirms our 124-year legacy of serving the communities constituting West Harlem, including Morningside Heights, but also our commitment to delivering technologically advanced Mount Sinai-level care to our patients, who are increasingly coming to us from all five boroughs, Westchester, New Jersey, and even internationally," said Arthur A. Gianelli, President of Mount Sinai Morningside and Chief Transformation Officer for the Mount Sinai Health System. "We have undergone a transformation that positions Mount Sinai Morningside as an integral part of the Mount Sinai Health System. Our patients now have convenient access to a vast network of world-renowned physicians and cutting-edge medical care."

"Mount Sinai Morningside has grown into a top-tier health care facility that serves as this region's gateway to the Mount Sinai Health System, expanding access for Upper Manhattan, New Jersey, Yonkers, Westchester, and surrounding areas," said Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and CEO of the Mount Sinai Health System. "The hospital's rebranding and transformation efforts reaffirm our commitment to setting standards for excellence and innovation in health care through technically advanced and groundbreaking procedures, equipment, and research that result in better outcomes for our patients."

Mount Sinai Morningside's transformation is the result of hundreds of millions of dollars in investments in clinical services, facilities, equipment, and information technology. Physicians with international reputations have been recruited, and a number of international clinical trials have been launched at Mount Sinai Morningside. Centers of excellence have been established in cardiology and cardiac surgery; diabetes, endocrinology and bariatric surgery; geriatrics; and trauma services. Numerous investments have been made to upgrade Mount Sinai Morningside, including the installation of new clinical equipment, the introduction of a state-of-the-art electronic medical record (EMR) system, acquisition of best-in-class surgical robotic technology, and the construction of a soon-to-open inpatient unit with all private rooms.

Mount Sinai Morningside has opened a new Ambulatory Care Center at 114th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The Ambulatory Care Center includes outpatient exam space for a variety of clinical specialties, an imaging center, a cancer and non-cancer infusion suite, and numerous diagnostic and procedural centers. Primary care services are now available in a new space at 91st Street and Columbus Avenue, as well as at 147th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in the Sugar Hill community.

The James P. Jones Daily Management and Incident Command Center was unveiled in 2018, launching Mount Sinai Morningside into a new era of technologically advanced hospital operations. The Command Center leverages the hospital's EMR system, using data science to provide descriptive and predictive information to decision-makers so that they can deploy resources to deliver the safest and most efficient care possible. The Command Center also facilitates rapid and comprehensive responses to emergency situations inside and outside the hospital. The Center was the first of its kind in the Mount Sinai Health System and is one of a select few in the country.

Mount Sinai Morningside has earned a number of important designations. Two of its clinical services—diabetes/endocrinology and nephrology—are ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Mount Sinai Morningside operates one of just two Trauma Centers certified by the American College of Surgeons located north of 60th Street in Manhattan. It has secured accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Geriatric Emergency Department and by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement as an Age Friendly Health System. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded Mount Sinai Morningside a 4 out of 5 star rating for safety, quality, and patient experience. And the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society just granted Mount Sinai Morningside its highest rating (Stage 7) for the adoption and utilization of its EMR. Only 7 percent of hospitals across the country have achieved this designation.

"Our community's capacity to thrive and the enduring connections between West Harlem families is affirmed by the evolution of care found through this hospital," remarked Jennifer Beisser, Executive Director of Morningside Area Alliance. "As one of our Alliance's founders, we applaud the hospital's continued investment in our unique community."

About Mount Sinai Morningside
Mount Sinai Morningside, a 495-bed acute care hospital with a 174-year history in New York City, is the principal health care provider for the communities located in West Harlem, including Morningside Heights, and it operates one of Manhattan's few certified Trauma Centers. One of eight hospitals in the Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Morningside enjoys an outstanding clinical reputation in cardiology and cardiac surgery as well as many other medical specialties, including internal medicine, cancer, geriatrics, trauma, diabetes care, bariatric surgery, and vascular disease. Mount Sinai Morningside is a full-service, technologically advanced, and nationally recognized hospital, and has an ambulatory platform that extends throughout Upper Manhattan. Its connection to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai provides access to world-class clinical care and research in a hospital known for its compassion, sensitivity, and commitment to delivering the safest care and best experience to all of its patients.

About the Mount Sinai Health System
The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai is a national and international source of unrivaled education, translational research and discovery, and collaborative clinical leadership ensuring that we deliver the highest quality care—from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians and features a robust and continually expanding network of multispecialty services, including more than 400 ambulatory practice locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the Top 20 Best Hospitals in the country and the Icahn School of Medicine as one of the Top 20 Best Medical Schools in country. Mount Sinai Health System hospitals are consistently ranked regionally by specialty and our physicians in the top 1% of all physicians nationally by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Salt Lake Community College's Grand Theatre presents the hilarious musical theater parody, "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)," running Backstage at the Grand, Feb. 13 – March 7, 2020. Seating is limited.

Having received multiple award nominations, "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)" tells the story of June, an ingenue struggling to pay rent, plagued by her evil landlord, encouraged by her wise neighbor and potentially saved by the leading man. A cast of 10 actors jump between variations of five settings and delightful musicals, each written in distinctive styles of different composers—from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. It's a hilarious parody of musical theater.

"Whether you're a musical theatre buff, or just someone who enjoys theater once in a while, you'll laugh at this show as it pays homage to some of the greatest musical theater writers and composers by lovingly needling and roasting them," said Seth Miller, artistic and executive director of The Grand Theatre.

The production, which is directed and choreographed by Jim Christian, is rated PG-13 for adult themes and language. Performances are scheduled 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets range from $12 – $23 and can be purchased at 801-957-3322 or http://www.grandtheatrecompany.com. The Grand Theatre offers discounts for groups, military/veterans, SLCC students and employees, junior high and high school students and others.

The 1,100-seat Grand Theatre is located at Salt Lake Community College's historic South City Campus, home of the innovative Center for Arts and Media at 1575 S. State St., Salt Lake City. The theater's Depression-era charm incorporates the latest lighting and sound technologies. It's an official screening venue for the Sundance Film Festival and hosts award-winning theater, dance productions and concerts that attract arts enthusiasts from along the Wasatch Front.



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LONDON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG) has been recognised on the 2020 Fosway 9-Grid as a Strategic Leader in Digital Learning. This is the fourth year that LTG has appeared as a Strategic Leader on the Fosway 9-Grid.

As Europe's #1 HR industry analyst, the Fosway 9-Grid recognises Strategic Leaders like LTG for constantly developing and delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs of global organisations. Strategic Leaders must demonstrate strong market performance and customer advocacy.

Recent innovation and strategic solutions and services for LTG's learning and talent customers worldwide, include:

Launching Instilled, an easy-to-use, structured corporate Learning Experience Platform (LXP), based on in-Group expertise and capabilities from Gomo, Rustici Software and Watershed

Launching LEO Learning's Transformation Model, which provides L&D and business leaders with a cohesive model that drives learning transformation strategy

Publishing the white paper 'A Human Framework for Reskilling: How 5 Seismic Forces Are Driving the Reinvention of Learning & Talent' aimed at helping executive, HR, and L&D leaders align on the shared goal of reskilling the workforce to close the gap between current and future capability

David Wilson, CEO of Fosway, said: "The combined strength of LTG's offering spans the full range of digital learning today. Its continued growth and track record along with its commitment to innovation see it recognised once again as a Strategic Leader."

Piers Lea, LTG's Chief Strategy Officer, added: "This Strategic Leader recognition by Fosway validates our aim of helping to skill the global workforce in the most effective, efficient ways possible through innovative learning solutions and technology. We continue our effort to work collaboratively with our customers to deliver evidence-based learning experiences that improve business outcomes."

As a market leader in the high-growth workplace learning and talent industry, LTG's businesses offer end-to-end software solutions and services to some of the world's leading organisations, including Caterpillar, AT&T, L'Oréal, Jaguar Land Rover, Shell, Virgin, PwC, Barclays, Visa, Mars, Valvoline, BBC, Yum! Brands, Honda and the World Health Organization.

The 2020 Fosway 9-Grid for Digital Learning can be accessed here.

LTG companies, LEO Learning, PeopleFluent, Instilled, Gomo, Rustici Software and Watershed, will be on stand J10 at Learning Technologies 2020, Europe's largest Learning & Development conference and expo taking place in London on 12 and 13 February 2020.

About LTG
Learning Technologies Group is a global leader in workplace learning and talent. Working as a strategic partner, we deliver a unique mix of products and services to help clients close the gap between current and future workforce capability.

We serve enterprise clients in rapidly changing industries, where market differentiation hinges on building a skilled, agile, and energised workforce. That is, we help them put the best people in the right roles, becoming the best they can be.

Our companies connect clients with unparalleled depth in talent management solutions, learning content, and learning technologies—from enterprise platforms to personalised and immersive learning experiences. Our products are best-of-breed, with ever-developing rich data visualisation and insights so clients can connect L&D and talent decisions to business outcomes. Clients trust our experts to listen hard and think creatively, tailoring each solution to their context and culture and putting learning at the heart of talent strategy.

Since 2016, we have earned over 60 industry awards. Highly ranked by Gartner, IDC, Bersin, Deloitte, Brandon Hall, Fosway, and Aragon Research, LTG products and services are used by more than 2,700 clients, reaching 25 million employees in over 200 countries.

For more, visit ltgplc.com.

About the Fosway 9-Grid
Fosway Group is Europe's #1 HR Industry Analyst. The Fosway 9-Grid provides a unique assessment of the principal learning and talent supply options available to organisations in EMEA. Now in its sixth year, the analysis is based on extensive independent research and insights from Fosway's Corporate Research Network of over 150 customer organisations, including BP, HSBC, PwC, RBS, Sanofi, Shell and Vodafone.



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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

enrollmentFUEL is pleased to announce the company's first Boat Day celebration on February 10, 2020. On this day, the company will give all associates a day off, encouraging them to take time to try something new.

February 10 marks the anniversary of when Mike Wesner founded enrollmentFUEL in 2014. That step was the culminating step in a journey that began in earnest when Mike heard a sermon in a country church about Jesus encouraging Peter, his disciple, to have the faith to step out of the boat and walk on water with him.

Mike Wesner said, "When I heard this message, I wanted to start a Student Search company. But there were many unknowns and I felt uncertain. Hearing the sermon gave me the encouragement I needed to step out of my boat and move forward with enrollmentFUEL. As a result, my team and I have created an innovative company that cares deeply about our clients and has the expertise to help institutions grow enrollment. Our Boat Day celebration is about encouraging others to do what we all must do – step outside our boat to try something new as the catalyst for a transformative journey."



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 07, 2020

This summer Nike Tennis Camps will have over 100 different locations in over 30 states, for both juniors and adults.

Nike Tennis Camps offers junior tennis camps for ages 5-18 and adult tennis camps for ages 18 and older. Summer camps run during the month of May through the end of August. Camps offer half day, full day, extended day and overnight options with different programs including All Skills, Tournament Training and High School (varies by location). Camps are directed by NCAA college coaches, elite high school coaches or professional coaches in the area. Campers train alongside other motivated tennis players.

Nike Junior Tennis Camps locations available: AL: Birmingham, Tuscaloosa AR: Fayetteville AZ: Sedona CA: Aliso Viejo, Berkeley, Carpinteria, Claremont, Irvine, Malibu, Rancho Mirage, Rolling Hills Estates, San Anselmo, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Stanford, Tahoe City CO: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Vail DC: Washington DE: Bethany Beach FL: Key Largo, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Winter Park GA: Athens, Atlanta HI: Honolulu ID: Sun Valley IL: Champaign, Elmhurst IN: Indianapolis LA: New Orleans MA: Acton, Amherst, Cambridge/Boston, Concord, Milton MD: Baltimore, Salisbury MI: East Lansing MN: Minneapolis MO: St. Louis NC: Charlotte, Durham NH: Wolfeboro NJ: Lawrenceville NY: Brewster, Hamilton, Long Island, Stony Brook OH: Cincinnati, Cleveland, Granville, Toledo OK: Norman OR: Corvallis, Portland RI: Newport SC: Greenville TN: Nashville TX: Denton, Georgetown UT: Cottonwood Heights VA: Charlottesville, Norfolk, Wintergreen WA: Seattle, Spokane WI: Beaver Dam, Kenosha

Nike Adult Tennis Camps locations available: AZ: Sedona CA: Aliso Viejo, Claremont, Malibu, Ojai, Pebble Beach, Rancho Mirage, Rolling Hills Estates, Santa Cruz, Stanford, Tahoe City DE: Bethany Beach HI: Honolulu ID: Sun Valley MA: Amherst, South Hadley MI: Midland OR: Corvallis RI: Rumford TN: Murfreesboro, Nashville TX: Denton VA: Wintergreen WA: Seattle

"Nike Tennis Camps provide campers the opportunity to train with top notch coaches around the nation," says Wendy Shpiz, Vice President of US Sports Camps. "Our program directors provide an exceptional camp experience, enabling each tennis player to build confidence and improve their skills through a mix of drills and spirited competition."

Campers are grouped by age and ability levels, with the sole mission to improve their game while having serious fun. With different camp options and programs across the country, there is a camp for everyone.

Campers, parents and coaches interested in receiving more information regarding 2019 Nike Tennis Camps can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/tennis or call at 1-800-645-3226.

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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GREENVILLE, S.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 08, 2020

The American Academy of Thermology (AAT), which is the premiere organization in North America for the scientific development, healthcare training and clinical application of scientific medical infrared imaging, has announced the date for its 2020 Annual Meeting & Scientific Session. It will take place on September 12-13, at the Emory University Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

There will be a Physician's Medical Thermology Interpretation pre-course on Friday, September 11th, also at the Emory University Conference Center.

This is the second year that the AAT will be holding its Annual Meeting & Scientific Session in Atlanta. Last year's meeting was a big success. The Physician's Medical Thermology Interpretation pre-course and the Scientific Session were well attended and everyone enjoyed the venue. The high marks given prompted the AAT to retain the venue for its 2020 session.

The 2-day event will feature a keynote address, multiple workshops and case studies, and opportunities for networking at a special "Meet and Mingle" reception on the evening of September 12th. In addition, on Friday, September 11th, there will be a special health and fitness seminar following the completion of the Physician's Interpretation pre-course.

All activities are being planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Application for CME is pending.

"We are excited about holding our 2020 Annual Meeting & Scientific Session at Atlanta's Emory University Conference Center, which is an outstanding facility," commented Jeffrey J. Lefko, Executive Director of the AAT.

More information on the AAT's 2019 Annual Meeting & Scientific Session, along with accommodation discounts for AAT members and non-members, will be published in the coming weeks at http://annualmeeting.aathermology.org.

For additional information, interview requests or media inquiries, visit http://aathermology.org/contact, email info(at)aathermology(dot)org or call (864) 236-1073.

About the American Academy of Thermology

Founded in 1971, The American Academy of Thermology (AAT) is the premiere organization in North America for the scientific development, health care training and clinical application of medical infrared imaging. The AAT provides a forum for those who have interest in medically-related conditions that involve the autonomic nervous, peripheral vascular and immuno-inflammatory systems. The organization also holds annual conferences for the presentation of scientific and professional papers, and serves as the voice of its members in medical practice, health care finance, legislative and regulatory related matters.



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GLASGOW, U.K. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 08, 2020

Star will be sponsoring the Centre for Engineering Education & Development (Ceed) Industry Awards taking place on Thursday 20th February at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel. Following on from last year's successful event, the Awards Dinner will celebrate the achievements of both well-established and start-up businesses and individuals from across the country.

In a nod to its pioneering work within the sector, Star will be sponsoring the award for 'Low Carbon & Energy', for which Star and its renewable heating business, Star Renewable Energy, has received numerous top industry awards in recognition of its dedication toward implementing initiatives that will support Scotland in reaching its target of net-zero emissions by 2045.

Renowned Scottish broadcaster Shereen Nanjiani will be hosting the high profile event which is expected to welcome more than 500 attendees from across a range of industry sectors.

Dave Pearson, Director of Star Renewable Energy and Chairman of the Board at CeeD commented, "Star is delighted to be a sponsor of the Low Carbon and Energy category at the CeeD Industry Awards. It is vital for us to recognise the work done by organisations as they come up with innovative ways to secure a better future for us all, and we wish all of the nominees the best of luck."

Alongside Star, other sponsors include Smartcrowds, Skills Development Scotland, Robertson, Zero Waste Scotland, and Alexander Dennis.

CeeD itself is a fusion of organisations, all of which are dedicated to help one another improve their operational performance. This is achieved by collaboration and through sharing experience, expertise, best-practice and knowledge.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2020

The feeling of losing a loved one, particularly a child – regardless of how that person leaves this earth – has an everlasting impact on those who survive; the irreplaceable loss challenges survivors in ways they never thought possible.

In Gerald Appelstein's case, it took many years of reflection for the Manhattan and Mahwah, NJ-based philanthropist to determine the optimal way of celebrating the life of his late son, Jason, who lost his mental health and drug addiction battle to suicide 12 years ago. In collaboration with the AFSP, Mr. Appelstein will host the first annual "Tribute to Jason" (and too many others lost to suicide) program, which will take place on March 14 at the New York Live Arts Theatre. The event will aim to raise suicide awareness while celebrating the beauty of life through numerous special dance performances.

"The whole point of the evening is to save a life," says Mr. Appelstein regarding his upcoming fundraiser that has already sold out the 184-seat venue. "If we can save just one life, or if we can ease the pain of those who've had to endure from the loss of one, then we have accomplished all we can hope for."

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - New York City Chapter Area Director Amy Monahan has expressed her pride in partnering with the "Tribute to Jason" benefit as it aligns with "our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide," she says. Five to six suicide deaths occur in the United States every hour, about the same horrific rate of those we are losing in the opioid crisis. Monahan says the organization's important work "would not be possible without events like this. We are thrilled to partner with NYC's thriving Arts community. Together we can create a world without suicide."

The evening of commemorate events, led by the master of ceremonies and Executive Director of the NYC Dance Alliance Joe Lanteri, will feature choreography by a myriad of renowned dance companies, including Complexions, Parsons Dance, BalletX and Buglisi Dance Theater. Rising stars Alison Cook Beatty Dance, Arch Ballet, Jody Oberfelder Projects, and Kymera Dance are also scheduled to perform. The evening also features the world premiere of up-and-coming choreographer Alison Machabee's "If I Had One More Day." Twenty of Montclair State University's dance majors and Z Artists Group top cast of pre-professionals round out the program.

"Dance is such a transformational art; the form and the beauty of it and the combination of movement with music can be so spiritually captivating and emotionally engaging," Appelstein says. "I hope that the planned poignant evening will give our audience a welcome temporary respite."

In addition to the predominant dance aspect of the evening, Phantom of the Opera alumn Jeff Keller, the first American to be cast as the Phantom, will be singing Eric Clapton's iconic Tears in Heaven, bringing his Broadway baritone to this evening's thematically connected ballad.

"When you have someone who's lost to suicide, the damage is persistent and pervasive," Appelstein says. "We do not solve big societal problems like suicide prevention in quiet dimly lit basement halls, awash in shameful whispers. No, we must walk together out of the darkness. The Tribute to Jason is the first of hopefully many new 'dance' steps forward."

According to the AFSP, Appelstein has understated his evening's impact.

"Due in part to the successful, brave idea by a man who lost his son to suicide, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be able to continue its lifesaving works in NYC," Monahan says.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2020

AFuzion, the world's largest provider of aviation and avionics development services and training, has launched multiple worldwide training sessions. AFuzion has trained over 24,000 engineers worldwide, which is more than all worldwide competitors combined. AFuzion's trainning classes cover the following topics plus many more:

- DO-178C training,

- DO-254 Training,

- ARP4754A training, and

- DO-326A training

AFuzion's training classes will be held in the USA, France, China, Australia, Spain, Korea, and Italy. For course descriptions, see here:

Since 1989, AFuzion's engineers comprised the world's largest aviation, avionics and certification training services: 23,000 aviation engineers trained – more than all other competitors COMBINED.

Say's AFuzion's Jack Jones: "AFuzion is the only company permanently chosen by the world's largest conferences, including:

Society of Aerospace Engineers (SAE)

Digital Avionics Systems Conference (IEEE DASC)

Electronics Valley

Aerospace Tech Week

+20 government entities associated with FAA, EASA, CAAC, TC, INTA, and Military agencies.

Over 50 public courses each year worldwide (more than all competitors combined) including: DO-178C Training: Avionics Software, DO-254 Training: Avionics Hardware, ARP4754A Training: Aircraft & Avionics Systems, and DO-326A Training: Aviation Cyber-Security.

AFuzion's engineers literally "wrote the book" and our engineers' publications are in use by 95% of the world's avionics companies to achieve FAA certification and EASA certification. AFuzion also provides onsite private training to over 75 companies each year worldwide, and this includes free customization for your specific needs and unlimited attendees, often at no added cost.

Training attendees receive access to the world's largest and most proprietary collection of technical safety-critical whitepapers developed by engineering experts with decades of collective experience. See here for a list of AFuzion's technical whitepapers: Click here to download free AFuzion Technical papers



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DENVER (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2020

Kim A. Gorgens, Ph.D., ABPP is a Professor of Psychophysiology, Clinical Neuropsychology and Psychology of Criminal Behavior at the University of Denver. Since 2013, Dr. Gorgens and The Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC) have conducted neuropsychological screenings on individuals in county jails and have determined that 50-80% of the inmates in Denver County Jails have traumatic brain injuries.

Over a two-year period, her graduate students assessed 80 inmates in the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center in Denver, which houses arrestees as they await sentencing. The findings from the pilot study were staggering, ninety-six percent of inmates screened had suffered moderate or severe brain trauma, and almost all the females who underwent the TBI screening had brain injuries.

The program continued to screen inmates in the Denver County Jail, and one of the inmates tested happened to be AYBOS Marketing co-founder Marchell Taylor. The story of Taylor and The Rebuild Your Mind Initiative have both been in the news lately, but at the heart of the story is Dr. Gorgens' research. Relating her existing research on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and Chronic traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in sports to incarceration and recidivism seems unlikely. However, had Gorgens never looked into the criminal justice system, who knows what the story may have been for Taylor.

These injuries going unidentified and untreated often lead to poor executive functioning in the prefrontal cortex, repeated criminal behavior, high incarceration and recidivism rates. AYBOS Marketing is dedicated to shedding light on these illnesses in the courts and the news. AYBOS is running an aggressive mental health initiative in the "Rebuild Your Mind Challenge" (RYM). RYM was developed by AYBOS Marketing to take an aggressive approach in identifying, destigmatizing and treating Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and Mental Health Disorders in three targeted areas in the State of Colorado. The challenge is inspired by the findings of Gorgens and her colleagues in an effort to make Colorado the most efficient trauma-informed, trauma-conscious and trauma-responsive state.

AYBOS is also currently the principle grant investigators for a grant to fund the Rebuild Your Mind Initiative, as well as drafters of a new neuropsychological/ psychological Bill that will advance the efforts of Dr. Kim Gorgens and the BIAC's work. The Bill calls for providing neuropsychological screenings on certain class felonies and individuals with multiple convictions, including those inmates that are currently in the Colorado Dept. of Corrections. AYBOS goal is to target and identify not just the mental health disorder, but the neuropsychological disorder and treat it as well.

The new Neuropsychological and Mental Health Bill will assist the neuropsychological/ mental health community in targeting the prison population and parolees that may have slipped through the cracks of Dr. Kim Gorgens and The BIAC due to funding and resources.

Upon receipt of the Bill and the Rebuild Your Mind Challenge summary, Dr. Gorgens reached out to AYBOS to have the first patient of her students, Taylor, come back and give a Trauma-informed workshop. This workshop represented the full circle from Gorgens research & treatment, to the treatment's success in one of its subjects. Taylor and AYBOS Business Director C. A. Shively gave an hour plus brief on what the trauma looks like on the other side of testing. See the workshop following:

https://zoom.us/recording/play/OfzpBkYWXbaczev96JO8zobzmr9BLXIBkWcddKFfrGzqspt2bt_m7xSAZVBIPdii

For Gorgens to see Taylor come full circle after such a set of traumatic circumstances brings her to tears during the workshop. The passion she has for her work can be seen by the genuine attentiveness paid to Taylor and Shively throughout the entire presentation. The real jewel of the day was Dr. Gorgens accepting the Rebuild Your Mind Challenge herself. Though many professionals have been apprehensive to get on camera and discuss their mental health experiences, Gorgens dives right in and holds no punches. Following is Dr. Gorgens Rebuild Your Mind Challenge Video:



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DENVER (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2020

Clarence Moses-EL allowed AYBOS to capture his former attorney Jennifer Sullivan- Hendricks talking about his judicial trauma of serving over 28 years of wrongful incarceration (Moses-EL was acquitted in 2016). AYBOS Communication Director calls it a "A travesty of justice yet a necessary evil". The travesty is in the compounded judicial trauma, destruction of evidence, inhumane treatment and disregard for his basic human rights. Most disturbing is that the prosecutorial misconduct, blatant abuse of power and direct violation of his Constitutional Rights originate from the Colorado State Judiciary System.

Moses-EL, born in Baltimore Maryland, decided to move to Colorado to give his wife and family a chance at a better life. In 1987, he was wrongfully convicted of a brutal rape, and it all came to a terrifying halt. From 1987 until 2016, Moses-EL experienced judicial trauma that caused near death events while unjustly incarcerated for the next 28 years. These blatant judicial misconducts and inhumane judicial actions would change him, his wife and children's lives forever. The story of Moses-EL has been in the news and the narrative has been covered extensively, but there's another side to the story.

What most people do not fully understand is how Moses-EL mentally freed some of the worst inmates of their own destructive states of mind. He encouraged them to become law abiding, educated citizens, including AYBOS Marketing business developers. Moses-EL changed a significant number of offenders' lives while incarcerated. His fraternal brotherhood demanded excellence out of its members. He would not only hold members accountable, but also inspired the best out of every offender he encountered. Moses-El says that he told hundreds of CDOC offenders "Come all of you heavy laden in your contemporary problems, and I will give you rest."

One of these individuals was AYBOS Marketing Communication Director Marchell Taylor-Bey. Taylor-Bey took a special interest in the Moorish Science Temple of America (MST of A) in 2000. He was accepted under the guidance and curriculum that Moses-EL introduced and proclaimed his nationality as a Moorish-American under The MST of A soon after.

AYBOS has crafted the Moses of Our Time Initiative to promote how the Moorish Science Temple of America reformed some of the worst of individuals. Gang members, lifers and individuals who lost hope in themselves could find refuge in the MST of A. Thousands of inmates seeking guidance for a better way of thinking found a platform for change in Moses-EL's teachings.

Upon chartering, the MST of A became one of the most effective programs in the correctional facilities. The MST of A embodies both an educational tool and platform for individuals incarcerated to connect to. The program helps individuals understand their worth in themselves, the value in their family and community, including the correctional community. The MST of A helps build character with the principles of Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom and Justice that the world of production recognizes as human capital. The goal and mission of the Moorish Science Temple of America is to uplift fallen humanity and Moses-EL did just that on a mass level while incarcerated.

This lawfully chartered organization helps educate individuals in the areas of: Brain health, Mental Health, Nationality, Constitutional Law, History, Social Science, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Self-Awareness and Character Building. In Taylor- Bey's on words "It allows individuals to see themselves through the greatness of their own history and provides a curriculum that shows the possibilities of man."

Clarence Moses-EL was added to the National Registry of Exonerations in 2017, yet still experiences travesties of justice and constitutional encroachment based on his belief in his defense. While no amount of money can suffice for the years of incarceration Moses-EL spent, due justice is still imperative in his case. Moses-EL's attorneys, Johnson & Klein, secured a successful acquittal in 2016 as expected in his innocence. However, the legal remedy accrued from a 28-year wrongful sentence and the near-death experiences that accompanied it call for more than just an acquittal.

A fortunate turn is in Moses-EL's work in the lawfully chartered Moorish Science Temple of America. MST of A was developed for the uplifting of fallen humanity, and Moses-EL's efforts are paying off huge with AYBOS Marketing. The MST of A is where AYBOS Marketing's Taylor-Bey and C. A. Shively were both inspired to study and learn business. These studies led to the formation of the AYBOS Organization and ultimately the Rebuild Your Mind Challenge and Initiative.

Moses-ELs efforts are most prevalent in Colorado prisons as The Moorish Science Temple of America continues to grow, while his efforts with AYBOS are taking shape through The Rebuild Your Mind Challenge. Watch the full video of Moses-EL's RYM Challenge video as he challenges someone we all should challenge, watch the video here: https://youtu.be/LlK7z3jpQzA

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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

R3 Medical Training announced it is now registering for its next Comprehensive Stem Cell Training Course March 13-14th, 2020 in Las Vegas. The course is hands on involving real patients and stem cell biologics, with every attendee receiving a free procedure too.

For the past few years, the Comprehensive Stem Cell Training Course has received rave reviews from attendees, who love the hands on nature of the course. CME credit options are available, and procedures include joint and spine injections, IV procedures, intranasal and nebulizer as well.

Said R3 Medical Training CEO David Greene, MD, MBA "The immersive experience with the R3 training provides a new skill set that is immediately useful in practice. We focus on experiences with real patients, so providers learn the skills and retain them unbelievably well!"

The patients at the Course are predominantly selected through the R3 Heroes Program and include military veterans, first responders and teachers. Anyone can nominate a Hero (even themselves) for a free regenerative procedure.

Not only do attendees learn all about allograft biologics such as umbilical cord tissue, R3 has also added in adipose stem cell training. This includes SVT, which is regulated by the FDA under its minimal manipulation guidelines.

Added Dr. David Greene, "Adipose stem cell training is something we've been looking at for a long time, and now that SVT is available and FDA compliant it was a no brainer. Some patients want an autograft procedure, so our training includes the SVT adipose procedure which overall takes less than an hour for providers!"

Each attendee receives a free regenerative procedure included with registration. This allows providers to empathize with patients on a whole new level. Attendees receive training in an informal setting with immense access to the expert trainers.

R3 Medical Training has also added an MSK Ultrasound Injection Training Course, as many providers desire a focused, hands on experience for proficiency. That course is being held the day before the Comprehensive Stem Cell Course on March 11th, 2020.

To register for the training, visit the website or simply call (888) 988-6343 today as spots are limited.



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WATERLOO, IOWA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Piper Freestone, a young lady from Minburn, Iowa, is a Senior education major at the University of Northern Iowa. She is also a gifted actress that leads a very talented cast in a new romantic comedy "The Moving On Phase," an independent film set in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa directed by Don Tjernagel.

"We really searched to find someone to play the lead in this," stated Matt Lee Ingebritson, Executive Producer. "We called the theater programs at three local universities and was told that none of their students had any interest in acting in film. We also tried to get actresses from the local community theaters, but we did not hear back from any of them."

The producers ended up casting someone from a previous film that they had procured. Piper Freestone was cast based on a small role that she played in their last feature film "Love Struck Sick." Freestone was a first-time actress with no former training or experience in the craft. The producers decided to take a chance on her in the new movie based on the way she performed her small scene in "Love Struck Sick."

"Piper was one of the most pleasant surprises as we filmed The Moving On Phase," stated Skott Green, who is one of the cinematographers and wrote the score and much of the soundtrack for the film. "Piper is a natural actress and she should definitely pursue other film roles. She is very believable in this movie and I think people will relate to her character."

"I had never been a lead in anything before and really had no experience," stated Freestone. "I had heard that Don is pretty intimidating. I got there on my first day and it was so low key and Don was nothing but helpful! He was fun to work with and did everything to make everyone feel comfortable."

Tjernagel and crew were recently surprised when "The Moving On Phase" won the prestigious "Best Romantic Comedy" award in the Los Angeles Film Awards competition.

"The Moving On Phase" will have its premier night open to the public at the Marcus Crossroads Cinema in Waterloo, Iowa on Thursday, February 13th at 7:00pm.



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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The U.S. Department of Defense officially added EC-Council's Certified Network Defender (CND) Certification (https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-network-defender-cnd/) in four of its workforce categories. This is the result of nearly 2 years of independent review, job role assessment, and vetting by the Department of Defense Information Assurance groups. The DoD workforce categories that now list the Certified Network Defender are Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT I), IAT Level II (IAT II), Information Assurance Manager Level I (IAM I), and Cybersecurity Service Provider Infrastructure Support (CSSP-IS).

As the Network Security industry continues to grow, so does the skills-gap, with over 130,000 Network Security jobs listed on LinkedIn alone. According to a technology staffing agency Robert Half, the average annual salary of Network Security Engineers in the U.S. is $150,000. Recognizing the dire need for skilled, job-ready network defenders, the DoD added CND to their approved list of baseline certifications. This is a testament to the rigor and quality of the CND program.

EC-Council currently holds approvals in a variety of other categories, with its Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), and Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) programs.

While best known for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, EC-Council designed the CND program to target defensive cyber operations, also known as "Blue-Teaming." This certification is designed to teach IT professionals how to defend IT Systems against attacks through best practices, hardening of the network, and a complete understanding of what cybercriminals are capable of.

"CND is the right blend of networking, IT, IA, and cybersecurity knowledge for anyone operating in a computing environment of any sort with administrative credentials. CND is the missing link in the IT profession today, creating a perfect bridge between IT and cyber by equipping network administrators and network operators with the skills needed to contribute to more secure organizations overall," says Steven Graham, Sr. Vice President, EC-Council Global.

"The recognized DoD roles were previously filled by associations like CompTIA that focus on entry level certifications, but this is the first time that the Pentagon has recognized a pure Blue Team network defense course that is designed specifically for network defenders. Defense teams now have options that dig deeper into the cybersecurity skills required to fill these roles in the Department of Defense far more efficiently than ever before," said Jay Bavisi, CEO of EC-Council Group.

About Certified Network Defender (CND):
CND (https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-network-defender-cnd/) is a skills-based, lab-intensive program based on a job-task analysis and cybersecurity education framework presented by the National Initiative of Cybersecurity Education (NICE). CND Training and certification is available online through EC-Council's iClass (eLearning division), as well as through EC-Council's expansive partner network, delivering training at over 700 locations in more than 140 countries. CND is also widely used by many top colleges and universities in their computer science and cybersecurity programs, offering students cutting edge education options in cybersecurity, as well as stackable credentials.

About EC-Council
EC-Council's sole purpose is to build and refine the cybersecurity profession, globally. EC-Council helps individuals, organizations, educators, and governments address global workforce problems through the development of world-class cybersecurity education programs and their corresponding certifications and provides cybersecurity services to many of the largest organizations in the world.

Trusted by 7 of the Fortune 10, 47 of the Fortune 100, the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, NATO, and over 2000 of the best universities, colleges, and training companies, EC-Council programs have proliferated in over 140 Countries and have set the bar in cybersecurity education.

Best known for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) program, EC-Council has equipped over 230,000 information-age soldiers with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to fight and win against their black hat adversaries. EC-Council builds individual and team/organization cyber capabilities through the CEH Program and a variety of other cyber programs including Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), Certified Network Defender (CND), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA), Certified Incident Handler (CIH), as well as the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).

EC-Council is an ANSI 17024 accredited organization and has earned recognition by the DoD under Directive 8140/8570, in the UK by the GCHQ, CREST, and a variety of other authoritative bodies that influence the entire profession. Founded in 2001, EC-Council employs over 400 people worldwide with 10 global offices in the USA, UK, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Indonesia. Its US offices are in Albuquerque, NM, and Tampa, FL.



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DENVER (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Swanson Rink today announced it has made a $25,000 donation to the University of Colorado as part of its commemoration of 70 years in the engineering business. This contribution will support scholarship funding for students pursuing degrees in the university's College of Engineering and Applied Science. Founded in Denver in 1949 by Al Swanson and Fred Rink, Swanson Rink provides mechanical and electrical design and commissioning services for data centers, airports and corporate developments.

"We're proud of our history and legacy, and we wanted to celebrate this success by reinvesting in the engineering talent pipeline," said Gary Orazio, P.E., president of Swanson Rink. "Engineers have a tremendous impact on our communities, and we're looking forward to helping support advancements in the thinking and skills needed for the next 70 years," he added. The endowment will help fund scholarships for CU Boulder students pursuing their degree in engineering sciences.

Swanson Rink is a recognized market leader in data center engineering, designing the power and cooling to ensure seamless data center operations supporting the global digital infrastructure. The firm has worked for some of the largest hyperscale data center clients in the U.S, having designed more than 200 megawatts of data center projects during the last three years.

The firm has also created a niche market providing design for some of the world's largest and most iconic airports. Swanson Rink has provided baggage handling design at more than 60 airports around the world, including recent projects at Las Vegas and Los Angeles International Airports. The firm also has a major contract with the Transportation Security Administration, providing security checkpoint design for nearly every airport within the United States.

Swanson Rink has provided engineering for many notable projects in Denver, including Davita's Corporate Headquarters, Xcel Energy's Regional Headquarters at 1800 Larimer, and the 16th and Chestnut office tower as well as The Denver Pavilions and Cherry Creek Mall.

Swanson Rink remains a boutique engineering firm in an era of mega design firm mergers and acquisitions. The firm's focus on mechanical and electrical engineering is supported by experts in fire protection/life safety, telecom and security, as well as baggage handling systems design.

"We wouldn't be as successful as we are without the dedication of our employees, the trust placed in us by our clients, and all of the collaborative efforts of the many partners we've worked with during the past 70 years," said Orazio. "We're excited by our continued growth and the opportunity to invest in the next generation of engineering excellence," he added.

About Swanson Rink: Swanson Rink is headquartered in Denver with a satellite office in Phoenix, providing engineering for mission critical data centers, aviation and corporate clients around the world. For more information, please visit https://swansonrink.com/



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

What: On Friday, February 21, 2020, 26 Bright Star Schools high school students from across Los Angeles will pitch apps they've developed to solve community challenges around sports and recreation through a mentorship program with BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV) with support from the LA Kings, at the BCGDV offices in Manhattan Beach.

The Bright Star students, the majority of whom are growing up in under-resourced communities, have been working with individual BCGDV mentors to learn design thinking, market research, app design, and more since fall 2019 and have also learned from LA Kings staff about the business of sports.

Where: BCG Digital Ventures, 1240 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

When: Friday, February 21, 2020. Schedule is as follows:

9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: Breakout Pitches in 3 Rooms
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Final Pitches
11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Voting and Awards Ceremony
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Closing Ceremonies

Who: 26 high school students from Bright Star's three high schools in three communities -- Bright Star Secondary Charter Academy in South Los Angeles, Rise Kohyang High School in Koreatown, and Valor Academy High School in the San Fernando Valley -- are participating. BCGDV staff and LA Kings representatives including Daryl Evans, Jonathan Lowe, and Francisco Rivera will serve as judges.

About Bright Star Schools

In nine, tuition-free public charter schools across three communities in Los Angeles (West Adams/Baldwin Village, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley), Bright Star Schools' 3,000+ students experience rigorous academics, inclusive education, social-emotional support and rich life opportunities beyond the classroom from transitional kindergarten through 12th grade and up to six years of higher education support.

More information is available at http://www.brightstarschools.org.

About BCG Digital Ventures

BCG Digital Ventures is a corporate innovation, incubation, and investment firm. They invent, launch, scale, and invest in industry-changing new businesses with the world's most influential companies. Their diverse, multidisciplinary team of entrepreneurs, operators, and investors work cross-functionally, rapidly moving from paper to product to business in less than 12 months. Founded in 2014 as a subsidiary of Boston Consulting Group, they have Innovation Centers and satellite locations in four continents and continue to expand their footprint across the globe.

For further media coverage and thought leadership, visit http://www.medium.com/bcg-digital-ventures.

About the LA Kings

The LA Kings hockey franchise, with two Stanley Cup Championships and three overall trips to the Stanley Cup Final, began play in 1967-68 after the NHL expanded from six to 12 teams in 1966. For more than 50 years the Kings have been committed to bringing excitement, passion and Stanley Cup glory to Southern California, delighting our deeply loyal fan base by being a leader in incredible events and employing many of the greatest players in NHL history. In addition, the legacy of the Kings is an ultimate first-class commitment both to our fans and our partners with an unmatched pledge to improving our community.

Visit the Kings online at http://www.lakings.com, follow us on Twitter @LAKings and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/LAKings. For media information visit http://www.lakings.com/media and for all Kings ticket information call 1.888.KINGS.LA.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

DeLLiVR, a one-of-a kind event designed to provide the ultimate practical, hands-on training for production and post-production professionals on how to create VR/AR/360 content, will be held in Singapore from June 10-11, 2020. The two-day conference will be co-located with BroadcastAsia which is part of ConnecTechAsia - Asia's Leading Infocomm Media and Technology event held in APAC's digital and Innovation hub.

The conference agenda consists of two tracks featuring a keynote by Dell, two full days of power sessions, a 360 video production field workshop, case studies, and best practices by industry visionaries. The speaker line-up features well-known VR industry experts, such as Al Caudullo, Immersive Guru & Storyteller, who is also the Program Manager for DeLLiVR Singapore, and Chris Bobotis from Adobe. Nick Harauz, an Adobe Certified Trainer, will be leading on the 360 hands-on field workshop.

As immersive media becomes increasingly important for a growing number of fields, so does the need for qualified professionals who can help organizations integrate VR into their workflow — DeLLiVR is the only industry event where attendees can get hands-on training from industry experts.

"Many of us by now have become familiar with immersive media and the way it's being implemented in various industries," says Ben Kozuch, President of Future Media Conferences. "We see a great need for advanced technical training for those who decided to get into immersive media and looking for best practices. The DelliVR agenda is ideal."

"At ConnecTechAsia we see growing demand for VR/AR/360 solutions among the event's attendees. In fact, the ongoing deployment of 5G technologies in parallel with the migration of computing power to the cloud– some of the key topics discussed and at our event - are fast bridging the gap between the VR/AR/360 vision and the new actionable realities that are being created. This is the perfect timeframe to launch DeLLiVR in Singapore," says Ivan Ferrari, Event Director for ConnecTechAsia from organizer Informa Markets.

The two-Day Pass is $695 along with a 1-Day Pass, $495, and a Workshop Pass at $595. Each of these passes gives attendees access to the Keynote, Program Sessions, and the Field Workshop.

To learn more about this conference, visit http://www.dellivrconference.com.

About Future Media Concepts, LLC.
Established in 1994, Future Media Concepts Conferences (FMC) is the nation's premier digital media training organization providing manufacturer-authorized training in digital video and film editing, motion graphics, web design and development, sound design, 3D animation, desktop publishing, architectural and mechanical design, Mac IT, and mobile apps development.

Future Media Concepts Conferences is a leading producer of education-rich conferences, many of which take place at today's leading electronic entertainment trade shows. Some of our events include Editors Retreat, Adobe Video World, and Post|Production World at NAB Show in Las Vegas, New York and Shanghai. For a complete list of conferences, visit http://www.fmctraining.com/conferences.



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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 11, 2020

T1V is excited to unveil its HubVC collaboration board to the international market at Integrated Systems Europe. HubVC is designed to complement its flagship product, ThinkHub, while offering a lower-cost, more simplistic solution for the meeting room experience.

HubVC is a simple collaboration board designed to do the three most essential things for any meeting: wireless screen sharing, video conferencing, and whiteboarding. HubVC can do all of these things simultaneously - meaning users can share their device screen, annotate and whiteboard, and chat to remote participants via video conference all at the same time, on the same board. HubVC consolidates this fragmented experience for the meeting room, making it easier than ever to visually collaborate on a shared surface that can support the core functions of any meeting. What's more, HubVC supports a variety of video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams - so users can seamlessly switch between these systems within the same collaboration board.

"In our second year at ISE, we are thrilled to share HubVC with the ISE audience - our latest innovation for meeting rooms..." says Adam Loritsch, T1V EVP of Sales and Marketing. He continues, "We've made a simple, intuitive product for the small meeting rooms and huddle spaces of the enterprise, and that increases room utilization since it's not dedicated to a single video conferencing platform, but can support many different VC options. We're confident the ISE audience will be impressed with what they see."

T1V's core collaboration solution, ThinkHub, will also be on display at ISE20. ThinkHub enters the show with its latest feature upgrades, including video conferencing integration with Microsoft Teams (joining Zoom, Webex, BlueJeans, and Skype For Business). Whether giving a presentation, running a brainstorming session, strategizing, or trying to bring your team together on a shared project - ThinkHub collaboration software allows you to engage with your peers and cultivate exceptional work in real-time, while saving time. ThinkHub is Built for BYOD (bring your own device) to support the many devices, programs, and platforms of today's meeting environments. For real-time, room-to-room collaboration for geographically dispersed teams, T1V will also be showcasing its ThinkHub MultiSite technology at ISE.

Also on exhibit will be ThinkHub xCanvas, an add-on enhancement to the core ThinkHub solution, designed to extend the ThinkHub experience beyond a single display to multiple displays dispersed throughout a room. Imagine a room where you have a display on every wall, with the ability to place content anywhere in the room via touch or mobile device. The xCanvas also features snap grids, so once a content asset is dragged to the drop zone, the asset will snap into place at that grid's largest size and resolution. Displays can be touch or non-touch; non-touch displays will be controlled solely via mobile devices.

T1V invites you to experience HubVC, ThinkHub, ThinkHub MultiSite, and ThinkHub xCanvas for in-person demos at Integrated Systems Europe, stand 14-M120.

About T1V

T1V is a visual collaboration company specializing in multitouch, multiuser software for enterprise and education markets. The company's collaboration platform includes ThinkHub multitouch collaboration for global teams, HubVC BYOD whiteboarding and video conferencing, and AirConnect mobile app - all working cohesively to support a seamless, intuitive user experience for both in-room and remote participants.

T1V's suite of collaboration software represents total meeting room solutions that replace much of the hardware we equate meeting room technology with today.

T1V ThinkHub Connect active learning technology is designed to support a variety of teaching and learning styles, from traditional lecture to team problem solving and group-based work. The solution also supports collaboration amongst students located at off-site locations and allows easy content sharing between remote locations.

All T1V solutions are Built for BYOD (bring your own device) to support the many devices, programs, and platforms of today's meeting and learning environments. T1V is a leading innovator in large-scale, interactive software technology, with seven issued patents in collaboration and active learning software.

To learn more visit t1v.com.



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

When it comes to financial literacy in America, there's good news and there's bad news. On the negative side, research conducted last year by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority found 63 percent of Americans are financially illiterate. Meaning, they lack the basic skills to reconcile their bank accounts, pay their bills on time, pay off debt and plan for the future. The better news is that white label programs offered by organizations like Axiom Prepaid Holdings are helping to remedy the problem. Afterall, prepaid cards are shown to facilitate effective money management.

"Our white label programs were created to help our clients to put their name and logo on prepaid cards that they can then offer to their own customers. Financial institutions are one of the market segments that are fast adopting the programs and earning loyal customers as result," explained Steven Foster, president, Axiom.

"With white label prepaid card programs, responsible financial institutions are taking leadership roles in helping students, young adults and their parents address the knowledge gaps that are negatively impacting their financial futures," he added. Our "Mastercard and Visa prepaid cards are an ideal means of doing that and, at the same time, the financial institutions themselves are improving their brand reputations. All in all, prepaid cards are a win-win for everyone involved."

Prepaid cards help young people gain experience in making transactions at merchants and ATMs, spend tracking and budgeting - while eliminating the risk of overdraws. The cards are typically available via app, eliminating the potential for a lost or stolen card. Peer-to-peer transfers, bill paying, a rewards program and direct deposit round out some of the standard features of a typical prepaid card. Built-in fraud protections also work to the user's advantage. And for the financial institutions, not only does their brand get visibility every time a card with their name and logo is swiped or tapped, they reap the long-term revenue return that comes from improved customer retention with parents while at the same time earning a whole new generation of customers.

Axiom designs the cards for the financial institutions it works with, handles all the necessary compliance and regulatory approvals to get the cards to market, and manages all or some of the program administration based on client preference. Its advanced digital platforms comprise administrative portals, API connections and secure encryption for sign-ups, KYC, sponsor banks, call centers and fulfillment centers.

"The main mission of our business is to offer prepaid programs that make banking easier for everyone everywhere. So, it's very rewarding to see so the positive effects of white label programs in addressing financial literacy," asserted Steve, Urry, Chair, Axiom. "From the perspective of Axiom, as an end-to-end payment solutions provider it's also great to see our clients that are financial institutions seeing value on the business end too."

About Axiom Prepaid Holdings:
Axiom Prepaid Holdings was born of the desire of two entrepreneurial-minded banking industry veterans to turn the prepaid card model upside down. To make banking simple. To give consumers and businesses around the globe access to innovative, easy-to-use, digitally driven, fun, flexible and secure products and services. Today, Axiom has 9 offices and conducts business in 20 countries. Every day, the Axiom team strives to create 100% turnkey solutions to help cardholders gain economic freedoms and help businesses achieve growth and success. To learn more about Axiom Prepaid Holdings, please visit: http://www.axiompph.com



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The national movement to elevate transformative leaders in education just entered a new chapter as education innovator Rodney Thomas begins a new journey leading program strategy as Vice President of National Programs at the Surge Institute. The role is critical in continuing to ensure sustainability for the Surge Institute's current Surge Fellowship and Surge Academy sites as well as laying the programmatic groundwork for future expansion. The organization is thrilled to be adding to the phenomenal energy and heart of the Surge team to continue to drive impact and elevate leaders of color who are dedicated to serving the nation's youth.

Rodney joins the Surge Institute with vast experience in the education, private and nonprofit sectors, most recently serving as a Senior Associate at the National Equity Project where he was responsible for designing and providing unique leadership and organizational development solutions that focused on technical, relational, social, and cultural aspects of complex change efforts focused on educational equity.

He began his career as an 8th grade teacher in Chicago Public Schools where he was honored as Teacher of the Year. After spending several years in the classroom, Rodney transitioned into the private sector and worked for companies such as Accenture, Motorola, and Unilever, with a focus on organizational development and design, executive coaching, change management and leadership development. Rodney later returned to Chicago Public Schools and was responsible for several large-scale projects from the implementation of Freshman On Track to the co-creation of The Chicago Leadership Collaborative, a principal training and support program.

"I'm most excited about having the opportunity to work with the amazing leaders who make up the Surge Institute," said Thomas. In his new role, Rodney will set and execute the vision and direction for the content of the Surge Fellowship and Academy programs across all regions; he will design Surge core curriculum and work with regional program staff to ensure high-fidelity implementation. The role will also have a strong focus on introducing new, innovative program opportunities beyond the Surge Fellowship and Surge Academy, driving the Surge Institute into the future of what's next within the fields of executive leadership and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Thomas continued, "In my career, I have never had the experience of working in an organization that's comprised of all leaders of color, that's pretty powerful! As VP of National Programs, I'm also excited to play a part in co-designing the fellowship experience for Surge Fellows and see the impact of building leadership capacity for leaders of color across the US. Over the last few years, Surge has created a movement across the educational landscape and I'm super excited to be a member of this very special community."

"Rodney has been a featured speaker for our Fellowship programming for a number of years and his unique blend of enthusiasm, deep expertise, humility, and unwavering commitment to the elevation and excellence of people of color make him an ideal formal addition to our team," said Surge Institute Founder & President Carmita Semaan. "Rodney dreams big when he thinks about the future of Surge. And he pairs that passion for innovation and ingenuity with a keen appreciation for the systems, processes, and structures required to help us get there with high fidelity. The future of the Surge Institute has never been brighter and that future will inevitably be illuminated even further with this wonderful addition to our team."

The Surge Institute is blessed to welcome Rodney Thomas to the team and looks forward to connecting and working to introduce the next facet of transformative executive leadership programming for emerging leaders of color.

About the Surge Institute:

The Surge Institute was established in 2014 with a simple but important mission to develop and elevate leaders of color who create transformative change for children, families, and communities. Founded by Carmita Semaan in 2014, the organization's signature program, the Surge Fellowship, was designed to empower emerging diverse leaders to change the landscape of education by providing them with a unique, authentic leadership development experience.

To learn more about The Surge Institute, please visit: https://www.surgeinstitute.org/



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Leading social and emotional learning (SEL) provider Conscious Discipline will host a two-day workshop in Orlando, Fla. on February 29-March 1. The workshop, titled Conscious Discipline (SEL) for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), will feature Conscious Discipline founder and SEL pioneer Dr. Becky Bailey, Conscious Discipline Master Instructor Kim Jackson, and The Autism Project's Director of Programs Cheryl Cotter, who is also a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor.

Conscious Discipline is a trauma-responsive, comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) provider that combines evidence-based practices in SEL, school climate, classroom management and self-regulation. The Autism Project is a collaboration of parents, professionals and community members who provide quality resources and education to children with ASD, their families and other adults who work with them.

"Social and emotional learning is critical to the success of children with autism," said author, educator and Conscious Discipline founder Dr. Becky Bailey. "It supports children in connecting with others, developing social skills, and managing their emotions so they can problem-solve, learn and thrive socially and academically."

The two-day workshop is intended for educators and administrators of all ages, special education teachers, school counselors, school psychologists and social workers seeking strategies for effectively supporting children with ASD. Attendees will build a better understanding of brain development as it relates to autism and will learn best practices that create the structure, safety and connection that students with ASD need to learn and succeed.

"It's been eye-opening to us how impactful Conscious Discipline is to people on the spectrum through connection, even the most non-verbal children. Together, we've been able to impact the lives of so many people," said The Autism Project's Executive Director Joanne Quinn.

Individuals interested in attending the February workshop can register on the Conscious Discipline website: https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/event/conscious-discipline-sel-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/.

About Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline provides a comprehensive, trauma-informed social and emotional learning program that is based on current brain research, child development information and developmentally appropriate practices. All aspects of Conscious Discipline focus on creating a safe, connected environment for children to learn and practice the skills needed for healthy social, emotional and academic development. Conscious Discipline methodology has been recognized by SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), and it was named a national model for character education by the Florida State Legislature. Research shows that Conscious Discipline decreases aggression, impulsivity and hyperactivity while creating a positive environment in the school or home. In schools, Conscious Discipline has been shown to decrease discipline referrals while increasing teaching time and academic achievement. Learn more at http://www.consciousdiscipline.com.

About The Autism Project
The Autism Project is a "Hub of Hope" that connects people with a spectrum of needs to the available resources and education that support independent and purposeful lives. Founded in 1997, it is a unique collaboration of parents, professionals and community members who provide quality support, training and programming that is accessible to all children and adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and those who work with them. They offer training, consultations, workshops, social skills groups, and other resources for children, families and educators. The nonprofit organization also works to support individuals with other disabilities and with communication, social-emotional and regulation challenges in Rhode Island and beyond. Learn more at http://www.theautismproject.org.



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ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Terry Savage, a Westat Vice President in the Public Health and Epidemiology Practice, has been elected president of the Society for Health Communication for 2020. Ms. Savage leads Westat's Health Communications Group where she and her team develop and implement award-winning, research-driven Federal social marketing campaigns and health education programs that increase knowledge, inform attitudes, and change health behaviors.

"In Terry, we have found a leader with deep and rich experience in research-driven health communications and social marketing efforts that have made a difference in the lives of millions of Americans. We look forward to working with her to support our members and chart a path forward for the Society, as an important means to advance the field," said Tony Foleno, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Evaluation at the Ad Council, outgoing president of the Society.

Ms. Savage will work closely with the Society's leadership team to grow the organization, offer additional resources and services to members, and explore new and innovative ways to show the impact of health communication. Ms. Savage is also committed to helping the Society bridge the gaps between public health, health care, digital health, academia, and the research communities.

"Westat congratulates Terry on this honor and recognition of her accomplishments in health communications to raise awareness on health issues and promote healthy behaviors," notes Scott Royal, Westat's President. "Her election reflects Westat's continuing commitment to improving lives through research and communications."

About Westat (http://www.westat.com)

Westat provides innovative professional services support to clients in addressing challenges to improve outcomes in health, education, social policy, and transportation. We are dedicated to improving lives through research.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

My Plates has debuted two new Texas A&M license plate designs for Aggies across Texas to enjoy. Both new designs have been developed in conjunction with the University and both proudly feature the Texas A&M official logo with different background colors and slogans.

The first plate proudly features the traditional Aggie Maroon background with the famous "Gig'em Aggies" slogan. This design has the flexibility to allow up to seven alpha-numeric letters on the plate. Most plates in Texas only allow up to six, so the flexibility of this extra letter allows fans to say more with seven.

The second plate features a striking black background with a larger A&M logo and the university's "Home of the 12th Man" trademark. This design allows up to six alpha-numeric characters on the plate. The black design has been selected to allow Aggies another option to color-compliment their vehicles while still proudly showing their Aggie pride.

According to My Plates, the top five most popular specialty plate designs in Texas all feature a black background with white lettering. "The black background looks cool and distinctive and matches well with every vehicle color" said Steve Farrar, President of My Plates.

Texas A&M is already the number one selling official trademark plate brand within the My Plates program. Texas A&M outsells all others including the Dallas Cowboys, the Houston Texans, the San Antonio Spurs and all other college brands including the University of Texas. Aggies leading the way is nothing new, with Texas A&M having held the top spot for College/Sports plates in the My Plates program since they first launched in 2010.

"We believe the introduction of the black background in conjunction with the Aggie Maroon plate will truly resonate with our former students and fans. Aggies love the university and its traditions, and we hope they'll show off their Aggie pride with these two new designs" said Kyle Pope, Texas A&M's Director of Collegiate Licensing and Brand Development.

Aside from representing the university, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the two new designs benefit Texas A&M University and scholarships.

These new Maroon and Black designs will be available to purchase February 10, 2020.

Aggies who wish to be one of the first to order these designs may do so at https://www.myplates.com/aggieplates or visit https://aggieplates.tamu.edu. Both A&M plate designs start as low as only $50/year when purchased annually or as little as $35/year when purchased for a 5-year term.

Since November 2009, Texans have purchased more than 450,000 My Plates, putting more than $80M in the general revenue fund, which helps pay for services for all Texans.



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Karen Huntsman and the Huntsman family have announced that nominations for the 2020 Huntsman Education Awards are now open. Every year, the Huntsman Awards Committee encourages students, classroom parents, colleagues and supervisors to nominate the state's most talented public teachers, administrators, volunteers or special education teachers. All public schools and districts throughout the state of Utah are invited to participate. Nominations are due Friday, March 20, 2020.

Six teachers (two each from elementary, middle and high schools), three administrators (one each from elementary, middle and high schools), one special education teacher and one volunteer are selected to receive $10,000 each in honor of their direct positive impact on the lives and education of Utah's public school children.

"We started recognizing public educators in 1993 simply to express our appreciation and gratitude for the significant impact they have on our children and in our neighborhoods," says Karen Huntsman. Hopefully, these awards can affirm to those who really make a difference in the lives of others that they are valued and needed. Our public teachers, administrators, and volunteers are true pillars in our communities — and we are honored to celebrate their influence."

To learn more and to submit a nomination, visit https://www.huntsmaneducationawards.com/ and follow them on Facebook.

ABOUT THE HUNTSMAN EDUCATION AWARDS:

Since 1993, the Huntsman Education Awards, previously known as the Huntsman Awards for Excellence in Education, have rewarded bright and capable individuals working in Utah's public schools. By celebrating these individuals, the awards seek to inspire current educators and to rekindle interest in the teaching profession among young people. Every year, eleven winners are selected in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Utah's public school system and each receives a crystal obelisk and $10,000, donated by the Huntsman family.



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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

A graduate of Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute and member of the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities, Rabbi Jordania Goldberg spreads her vision of peace. From co officiating at High Holiday services in Greece to the publication of her new book she continues her efforts of repairing the world (Tikun Olam.)

In January, Rabbi Jordania opened iPath Counseling where she will be conducting virtual care counseling as well as published her book, "KSTechnique, Helping Heal the World One Person at a Time." KST is a culmination of Rabbi Jordania's life work. It is an effective healing modality that is based on traditional Kabbalah. Endorsements from Rabbi Steven Blane, Daniel C. Matt and Susanna Adamovic, MFT, describe the book well and more information will be available at kstechnique.com.

This past year Rabbi Jordania co-led High Holy Day services at Etz Hayyim Synagogue in Crete, Greece. Her two days of Rosh Hashanah services ended up being eight days of services that went through Sukkoth. During the High Holiday season, two of her photographs were incorporated into an art show at Etz Hayyim. The show celebrated the 20 year rededication of Etz Hayyim following its destruction during WWII.

Rabbi Jordania is proud to be a part of Etz Hayyim since it directly mirrors the values or both JSLI and UJUC. Rabbi Jordania is an example of how the UJUC community of rabbis are helping express the diversity of Universalism in Judaism today.

"Rabbi Jordania Goldberg has created a new healing modality utilizing energy healing, framed through the wisdom of Kabbalistic concepts. In this book she shares KST (Kabbalah Somatic Technique) with the world. It is Rabbi Goldberg's mission to heal the world one person at a time, and in this book she explains the way she uses kabbalah, physical technique and energy to yield a very powerful roadmap towards holistic healing-that of mind, body and spirit. One can only be grateful for her insight, passion and dedication. May KST yield great success for Rabbi Jordania and the world!" -Rabbi Steven Blane, Sim Shalom Jewish Universalist Synagogue

ABOUT SIM SHALOM, JSLI AND UJUC

Sim Shalom is an interactive online Jewish Universalist synagogue which is liberal in thought and traditional in liturgy. Created in 2009 by Rabbi Steven Blane on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Sim Shalom offers a means of connecting the unconnected. Rabbi Blane leads accessible and short Shabbat services every Friday night using a virtual interface and additionally Sim Shalom provides online education programs, conversion and life-cycle ceremonies along with weeknight services at 7:00PM EST led by other Rabbis.

Rabbi Blane is also the founder and director of the Jewish Spiritual Leader's Institute, http://www.jsli.net, the online professional rabbinical program and co-founder of the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities.

Sim Shalom, a non profit 501 (3) tax-exempt organization, nurtures a Jewish connection through its mission of innovative services, creative education and dynamic outreach to the global community.

For more information visit http://www.simshalom.com or call 201-338-0165.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

In a new interview with C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, Head of Marketing from Norwegian based Kahoot, Sean D'Arcy, discusses the future of game-based learning in classrooms.

Using digital game-based learning is on the rise in schools and learning organizations globally. Kahoot! currently has over 2 billion players, according to D'Arcy - including teachers, students, parents, and even corporate users. With over 60 million interactive games, the platform has developed the nickname, "The Netflix of Education."

"Technology is becoming more and more important in 21st century classrooms, where students can learn from anywhere at any time and have access to the world's information," says D'Arcy. He believes that while traditional classrooms will continue to exist in the future, "they will be supported with the use of interactive and social learning environments so that they can accommodate all kinds of learners and make learning a fun, gamified experience."

Read the full article here

Kahoot is a game-based learning platform that makes it easy to create, share and play fun learning games or trivia quizzes. Kahoot! is used in a variety of settings: in K-12 and university classrooms, corporate offices, social settings, and major sporting and cultural events. In 2018, Kahoot! had over one billion participating players in more than 200 countries. Launched in 2013, the company is headquartered in Norway with offices in the US and the UK.

CMRubinWorld's award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century learning, offering a diverse range of innovative ideas which are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world's leading thinkers.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Trump administration today released its fiscal year 2021 budget request, which proposes a $5.6 billion cut to Department of Education programs. The $66.6 billion funding request amounts to a 7.8% decrease compared to what was enacted in fiscal year (FY) 2020, and includes alarming cuts to several student aid programs, including eliminating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant programs, and eliminating subsidized student loans. However, the budget also includes support to allow incarcerated individuals to have access to the Pell Grant, at an estimated cost of $10 million in the first year.

Notably, the budget also included several policy proposals for which NASFAA has advocated, such as allowing financial aid professionals the flexibility to set lower loan limits and require annual loan counseling in certain nondiscriminatory situations, and bringing independent oversight to the Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), to ensure accountability for taxpayers, transparency for policymakers, and collaboration for stakeholders. The proposal also calls for limits to the amount that can be borrowed by graduate students and parents — ideas that NAFSAA has also explored in recent years.

NASFAA is particularly encouraged by the department's focus on ensuring FSA, a performance-based organization (PBO), runs as efficiently and effectively as possible. It's been over 20 years since FSA was designated a PBO, and while NASFAA supports continued private sector flexibilities that were originally provided the organization, the time has long since come for a governance overhaul that would increase accountability and transparency.

"The spending cuts in the president's proposed budget would devastate student access and success in postsecondary education, and should continue to be rejected outright by Congress, as has been done in previous years," said NASFAA President Justin Draeger. "But this year's budget also puts forth several ideas worthy of further consideration, such as giving financial aid administrators the authority to limit student loans in certain circumstances, allowing incarcerated individuals the opportunity to receive federal aid to pursue higher education, and bringing much-needed oversight to the Office of Federal Student Aid. We are intrigued by proposed changes to borrowing limits and look forward to future conversations on those topics. We look forward to working with Congress and the Administration on those ideas, while disregarding the short-sighted cuts to vital student aid programs."

To request an interview with a NASFAA spokesperson on President Trump's budget proposal or NASFAA's policy priorities for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, please email Allie Arcese at arcesea@nasfaa.org or call (202) 785-6954.

About NASFAA
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents more than 28,000 financial aid professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities, and career schools across the country. NASFAA member institutions serve nine out of every 10 undergraduates in the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the only national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis, and training for financial aid administrators. For more information, visit http://www.nasfaa.org.



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RESTON, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

This year, six award-winning conductors will lead the National Association for Music Education's (NAfME) premier All-National Honor Ensembles (ANHE) in Orlando, Florida. NAfME is pleased to announce the return of both the Modern Band and Guitar Ensembles to the ANHE program.

The nation's top high school musicians will audition for the opportunity to rehearse and perform in a one-of-a-kind national music honors program. The students must first compete at their local, district, and state level to become eligible for this distinguished honor. On November 5–8, these exceptional musicians will gather at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando to showcase their expert musicianship and perform a gala concert celebrating music education and the arts.

The All-National Honor Ensembles consist of a concert band, symphony orchestra, mixed choir, jazz ensemble, guitar ensemble, and modern band ensemble, now in its second year. The concert band and symphony orchestra will each have approximately 120 instrumentalists, the jazz ensemble 20 instrumentalists, the mixed choir approximately 240 vocalists, the guitar ensemble 60 guitarists, and the modern band ensemble 20 musicians. Eligible students have qualified for their state-level honor ensemble program and competed against top students for a spot in these national honor ensembles. As many states do not have an All-State Guitar Ensemble, students who participate in their school's guitar ensemble program are permitted to apply for the All-National Guitar Ensemble. Similarly, as many schools do not have modern band ensembles, students are permitted to apply for All-National Modern Band if they are sponsored by a NAfME member. The audition deadline is May 1, 2020, at 11:59 PM Eastern time.

Ensemble members will perform under the direction of six of the most prominent conductors in the United States.

Rodney Dorsey, Professor of Music at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, will lead the 2020 All-National Concert Band. Dorsey is the conductor of the internationally recognized Indiana Wind Ensemble and guides all aspects of the graduate wind conducting program. Past positions have included Director of Bands at the University of Oregon, Associate Director of Bands at the University of Michigan, Associate Professor of Music at DePaul University, and Director of Athletic Bands at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music. Dorsey also taught public school for eight years in Florida and Georgia. He is an active guest conductor having led intercollegiate, all-state, and regional honors bands around the country. International engagements include Hungary, Canada and Bulgaria. An active advocate for the composition of new wind repertoire, Dorsey has been involved in a number of commissioning projects that include the following composers; Andrea Reinkemeyer, Steven Mackey, D. J. Sparr, Anthony Barfield, Stacy Garrop, Andrew Rindfleisch, and John Mackey. Read more about Rodney Dorsey.

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, Orchestra Director at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Music Director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony, will lead the 2020 All-National Symphony Orchestra. He guest conducted orchestras such as the Muncie Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, La Crosse Symphony, and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. With the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, he has participated in the educational outreach project, "Arts across Minnesota" granted by the Minnesota State Arts Board, to have residency in a high school; he led a 'side by side rehearsal' and gave a concert. Yasuda's contagious enthusiasm and dedication to education has made him an icon of music in Eau Claire and surrounding communities. His expertise and joyful approach to music that allows him to work successfully with the musicians of the Chippewa Valley Symphony, Grand Teton Music Festival, and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra has allowed him to reach out to aspiring young musicians as well. Read more about Nobuyoshi Yasuda.

Frances Fonza is the Director of Worship and Arts at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland, and teaches at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC. She will lead the 2020 All-National Mixed Choir. Fonza taught choral music at the middle school and high school levels in Kentucky for several years. Additionally, she served as Assistant Professor of Music Education and Director of Choral Activities at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. Her responsibilities included teaching music education courses, aural skills, choral conducting, supervising music education interns, and directing the Wittenberg choirs. Choirs under her direction have participated in state, regional, and national music festivals. Fonza is an active singer, clinician, and adjudicator. A frequent guest conductor, she has conducted several honor, public school, and church choirs. Read more about Frances Fonza.

Todd Stoll will lead the 2020 All-National Jazz Ensemble. Stoll has taught young musicians at every level, from elementary school through college. His impact on public music education can be seen in his legacy at central Ohio's Westerville City Schools, where he served for 18 years as music teacher and for 10 years as music curriculum coordinator. He has also served as Ohio's president of the International Association of Jazz Educators and the inaugural chair of jazz events for the Ohio Music Education Association. In 2011, Stoll became the Vice President of Education at Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) in New York City, which continues to afford him the opportunity to bring jazz education programs to thousands of people of all ages and socioeconomic levels. Since he joined the organization, JALC has produced more than 10,000 education events in the United States and around the world. Stoll holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from Miami University. He currently serves on the boards of the Jazz Education Network where he is President; the New York City chapter of Most Valuable Kids; and the NAfME Music Education Policy Roundtable. Read more about Todd Stoll.

Chuck Hulihan, Assistant Department Chair for Performing Arts at Glendale Community College (GCC), will lead the 2020 All-National Guitar Ensemble. Hulihan has enjoyed a career over the past three decades as a guitarist, educator, conductor, narrator, arts administrator, and as a classical music radio host. His work as a conductor has included more than 120 concerts directing the GCC Guitar Ensembles and includes leading large orchestras comprising students from high school, college, and guitar society ensembles. He is the Director of the Guitar Foundation of America's Youth Guitar Orchestra, Community Guitar Orchestra, and Guitar Summit. He contributes to the field of music education as a conference clinician and presenter and serves as Western Division Representative for the National Association for Music Education's Innovations Council, as ex-officio Guitar Chair for the Arizona Music Educators Association, and as an active board member of the Grand Canyon and Phoenix Guitar Societies. Read more about Chuck Hulihan.

Tony Sauza is the Los Angeles County Regional Program Director, where he supports teachers in developing their Modern Band programs across the Southern California area. Sauza will lead the 2020 All-National Honor Modern Band. Before joining the staff of Little Kids Rock, he taught secondary music in Los Angeles for eight years. Sauza received his bachelor's degree from UCLA in Ethnomusicology while minoring in Chicana/o Studies. He then earned his California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Music in 2010 and his masters degree in Afro-Latin Music from California State University Los Angeles in 2012. Sauza is a multi-instrumentalist and has been playing guitar for more than twenty years. He currently performs locally and nationally with his cumbia project, Viento Callejero, along with guest appearances and collaborations with international artists. Read more about Tony Sauza.

Read more about the NAfME 2020 All-National Honor Ensembles, guest conductor biographies, and how students may audition by visiting: nafme.org/ANHE and follow #ANHE2020.

National Association for Music Education, among the world's largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. With more than 60,000 members teaching millions of students nationwide, the organization is the national voice for music education in the United States.

Jazz at Lincoln Center The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for Jazz through performance, education and advocacy. We believe Jazz is a metaphor for Democracy. Because jazz is improvisational, it celebrates personal freedom and encourages individual expression. Because jazz is swinging, it dedicates that freedom to finding and maintaining common ground with others. Because jazz is rooted in the blues, it inspires us to face adversity with persistent optimism.

Little Kids Rock transforms lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in our schools. Our network of thousands of K–12 teachers across 45 states leads a national movement that brings innovative and inclusive music education to students. Using genres including rock, pop, Latin, and rap, the Little Kids Rock program empowers teachers to build music programs as diverse as the kids they serve. Students see themselves reflected in their classes, which strengthens their connection to their school, their peers, and their community. Little Kids Rock also donates necessary instruments and curriculum, meeting a key need of many school music programs. The world of music expands through innovation. Little Kids Rock ensures that music education does as well. More than 500,000 kids currently participate in Little Kids Rock programs nationwide. Since 2002, the organization has reached more than 1,000,000 students with highly inclusive and culturally relevant music education.

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RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Soter Technologies, the company that created FlySense the first and most widely adopted vape and bullying detection and alert system in the world for schools, has announced a new strategic partnership with CrisisGo. CrisisGo is a Saint Louis, MO-based developer of emergency communications technology for schools, cities, and law enforcement. The first deployment of the combined technology is garnering rave reviews from schools in the state of Kentucky.

CrisisGo is the only incident management platform that coordinates alerts, messages and notifications through communication and Internet of Things (IoT) devices across and within first responders, school safety and security teams, teachers and staff and the entire education community. With CrisisGo's technology, all incidents of student vaping and bullying detected by FlySense are immediately reported to school administrators or personnel.

The CrisisGo app brings together all the FlySense platform's alerts from its environmental sensors that detect vaping and sound anomalies that may indicate bullying or fighting. Sensors are placed in bathrooms and other locations where cameras are not permitted. Combined technology allows school administrators to quickly receive, respond, manage and track these events.

"Our partnership with CrisisGo gives school administrators what they have been asking for – a robust application which offers emergency notification capabilities along with student health and safety alerts combined with complete incident management functionality. FlySense integrates seamlessly with the CrisisGo app and software, saving time and resources," said Derek Peterson, Founder and CEO of Soter Technologies. "I am confident that this partnership will allow both companies to bring our technologies to existing clients as well as open new markets."

"Students are facing unprecedented threats of violence and bullying along with health risks associated with vaping. School administrators need streamlined communications tools during emergencies and for the detection and response to vaping and bullying incidents. FlySense fully integrates with our technology, giving clients and school administrators the new and powerful tools, they need to prevent, prepare and respond to these incidents," said Chris Buecksler, VP of Marketing of CrisisGo. "Both companies are committed to enhancing the safety and security of schools and protecting students. This partnership will create opportunities for growth in our current markets and new verticals."

"I've been in the Information and Education Technology field for 20 years. I can't stress enough the importance of systems being integrated, especially with respect to authentication and/or alerts and communication. Our administrators today are bombarded with communications from every angle, 24/7. Email, web chat, video chat, texting, mobile app notifications, etc. I feel their pain everyday as sorting through all the communications is difficult and time consuming. We wanted to streamline the vaping/noise detection alerts from FlySense into the CrisisGo tool which our staff members are already using. This is one less app or tool the admins have to keep track of. Student safety and security alerts can remain all in one place," said Dale Weaver, CIO/Director of Technology for Paducah, Kentucky Schools.

FlySense 2.75 supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi and includes an advanced algorithm to identify and detect the dangerous Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that are present when vape devices are used. These advanced algorithms can detect flavored vape, THC Vape and Nicotine Vape. The device also includes Dynamic Vaping Signature (DVS) technology, a new third-party application interface, Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) remote updates, an external camera relay port and a redesigned mobile application. This technology allows schools to connect sensors directly into video management systems (VMS). When vaping, fighting or bullying is detected, cameras located near bathrooms can be turn on, aiding in the identification of students involved.

With the CrisisGo platform safety staff, first responders, and personnel can use the CrisisGo app to respond quicker by setting off an alert or panic button, access critical emergency plans with or without internet connectivity, exchange specific communication from the organization's safety personnel or first responders, and submit a quick incident report or tip to the administration or management team.

To learn more about Soter Technologies and FlySense, visit http://www.sotertechnologies.com.
To learn more about CrisisGo and its technology, visit https://www.crisisgo.com

About Soter Technologies
Ronkonkoma, New York-based Soter Technologies is committed to protecting the health and well-being of students and the public with advanced technology and creative solutions. Using advanced sensor and software technology, Soter Technologies develops and delivers innovative solutions for environmental intelligence – to make the world a safer place, from schools to enterprises to public spaces. Taking a holistic approach to safety and security, Soter provides technology tools to detect and deter without invading privacy. The company was founded as Digital Fly in 2015 – focused on social media awareness. The company is the first in the world to introduce a vape and bullying detection and alert system for schools - FlySense Vaping & Elevated Sound Detector. The company's technology has been embraced by schools across the united states and around the world. The Soter name is inspired by Greek mythology wherein Soter is the personification of safety, deliverance, and preservation from harm. For more information about the company, its services and products visit: http://www.sotertechnologies.com

About Crisis Go
CrisisGo is the premier safety and incident management platform that aligns emergency notifications and communication across and within multiple agencies. First responders, safety and security teams, organizations and staff and their communities trust the platform to rapidly respond to incidents, notify people based on roles in real time and facilitate recovery faster. CrisisGo is highly secure as demonstrated by its approved inclusion in the App Catalog for FirstNet, and reliability is demonstrated as an AWS Advanced Technology Partner. The OpenAPI enables easy integration with IoT devices and virtually all communication systems and channels, creating robust, comprehensive safety networks for virtually any organization. CrisisGo's digital safety tools have been chosen by over 16,000 schools and organizations.
For more information visit: https://www.crisisgo.com



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SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Digital Defense, Inc. announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Rosanna Pellegrino, SVP sales and business development at Digital Defense, Inc., to its 2020 list of Channel Chiefs. This annual list recognizes the top vendor executives who continually demonstrate exemplary leadership, influence, innovation, and growth for the IT channel.

Pellegrino brings more than 30 years of experience within IT Security, professional services, product strategy and technology integrations to Digital Defense where she is responsible for all sales and channel development, strategic alliances and global market coverage. Pellegrino joined Digital Defense in 2017 to transform its sales and partner strategy in order to further drive company growth. Prior to Digital Defense, she also led global business development for iSight Partners and RedSeal Networks, establishing technology and go-to-market partnerships with McAfee, Symantec, Palo Alto, Cisco and others.

"In addition to the 200% channel sales revenue growth, Rosanna's leadership and strategy have been instrumental in helping us cultivate and grow key partnerships. Successful collaborations with leading security brands like Amazon Web Services, Attivo, Cisco, McAfee, Microsoft, Palo Alto, and others are examples of Rosanna's success," said Larry Hurtado, CEO of Digital Defense, Inc. "The emphasis on driving integrated solutions built to improve information security programs and working with partners to provide value-add to their customers has been a key reason our revenues from partners have contributed so heavily to our own record growth."

Over the last year, Digital Defense has created an easy to do business with channel program that allows partners a path to success. Channel partners get a dedicated account team and technical account managers that can work with customer requests, tools that enable the ability for quick creation of proposals and quotes on the fly, and deal protection (to register new deals for increased margins and on renewals for their customer base).

Visit Digital Defense (Booth #N6378) at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, CA on February 24-28, 2020 to learn more about our channel program.

Goals are to increase joint revenue opportunities, but also ensure that partners are supported and can take advantage of Frontline.Cloud, the company's vulnerability and threat management platform, as well as strategic technology integrations, to provide a holistic solution to their customers. The ability to understand how Frontline fits into an enterprise's ecosystems will allow partners a strategic advantage. They not only will be able to position Frontline, but also how it fits into the overall workflow of the customer environment thus reinforcing their expertise and value to the customer.

"When Emtec evaluated Cyber vulnerability management platforms for inclusion in our broad cyber risk management solution portfolio, I was initially drawn to Digital Defense based upon the long-standing track record, technical superiority, and client trust that was built over the past 20 years," said Doug Goodall, managing director at Emtec. "When introduced to Rosanna's strategy and operational plan for supporting Digital Defense's technology market partners it made my decision even easier. She and her team have been outstanding in their support of our market strategy, serving our mutual client's needs, sales team responsiveness, technical teams' collaboration and training, and above all – trust and integrity. Rosanna is a perfect role model for the CRN Channel Chiefs recognition."

CRN's 2020 Channel Chiefs list honors the distinguished leaders who have influenced the IT channel with cutting-edge strategies and partnerships.

The 2020 Channel Chiefs have shown outstanding commitment, an ability to lead, and a passion for progress within the channel through their partner programs. The Channel Chief honorees were chosen by the CRN editorial staff for their dedication, industry prestige, and exceptional accomplishments in driving the channel agenda and evangelizing the importance of channel partnerships.

"The IT channel is undergoing constant evolution to meet customer demands and changing business environments," said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. "CRN's Channel Chiefs work tirelessly, leading the industry forward through superior partner programs and strategies with a focus on helping solution providers transform and grow. Our team here at The Channel Company congratulates these outstanding individuals for their dedication to the channel."

CRN's 2020 Channel Chiefs list will be featured in the February 2020 issue of CRN Magazine and online at http://www.crn.com/ChannelChiefs.

About Digital Defense
Serving clients across numerous industries, Digital Defense's innovative and leading-edge technology helps organizations safeguard sensitive data and eases the burdens associated with information security. Frontline.Cloud, the original Security SaaS platform, delivers unparalleled accuracy and efficiencies through multiple systems including Frontline Vulnerability Manager (Frontline VM), Frontline Web Application Scanning (Frontline WAS), Frontline Active Threat Sweep (Frontline ATS) and Frontline Pen Test, while SecurED, the company's security awareness training, promotes employees' security-minded behavior. The Digital Defense Frontline suite of products, underpinned by patented technology and complemented with superior service and support, are highly-regarded by industry experts, as illustrated by the company's designation as 2018 Global Vulnerability Management Customer Value Leadership Award, #10 ranking in Black Book Market Research's list of Compliance & Risk Management Solutions, five-star review in SC Magazine, and CRN 5-Star rating.

Contact Digital Defense at 888-273-1412; visit http://www.digitaldefense.com, our blog, LinkedIn, or follow @Digital_Defense on Twitter.

About The Channel Company
The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers and end users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequalled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. http://www.thechannelcompany.com

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APPLETON, WIS. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Verdict was first published in 1978. Since its inception, there have been 11 editors and Kristen will be the 12th. She will be only the third female editor and will serve alongside co-editor Kelly Centofanit, marking the first time in The Verdict's history that the publication will be edited by a team of women lawyers. Kristen's dedication and involvement with WAJ allows her to maintain a critical working knowledge of legislative changes and proposed legislation that affect her clients' rights.

After earning her Juris Doctor degree from Marquette University Law School in 2010, Kristen joined Herrling Clark Law Firm in 2010 as an Associate Attorney, and she was named a Partner/Shareholder in 2016. Her practice areas are focused on personal injury litigation; however, she also handles municipal prosecution for a local municipality.

Kristen has been recognized on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers "Rising Star" list for several consecutive years and she was also named to the "Top 40 Under 40" list by the National Trial Lawyers organization in 2014. In addition, Kristen was recognized in the Wisconsin Law Journal's as one of the "2016 Women in the Law" honorees. She is also actively involved in the Wisconsin Association for Justice (formerly the Wisconsin Association of Trial Lawyers).

About Herrling Clark
With more nationally board certified trial attorneys located in northeast Wisconsin than any other law firm, Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd. handles Personal Injury; Family Law; Wills, Trusts and Probate; and Business law matters.

The accomplished lawyers at Herrling Clark have held prominent positions in various state legal organizations, appeared as regular guests on local radio programs, and hosted a local legal education television program. They have also authored articles in various renowned legal publications. The firm is skilled in the latest technology and is well-versed in recent changes to case law. Their knowledgeable attorneys are prepared to handle the most complex legal matters to achieve the most favorable outcomes for their clients.

To learn more about Herrling Clark, visit https://www.herrlingclark.com/ or call 920-739-7366 to schedule a consultation.



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CINCINNATI (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

iPatientCare, a pioneer in cloud-based ambulatory EHR, revenue cycle management services, integrated practice management, and patient engagement solutions witnessed fruitful connections at Arab Health 2020, held at the end of January in Dubai. At the four-day-long conference, iPatientCare strengthened its network and relationships with healthcare organizations seeking partnerships, as well as entrepreneurs and investors in an effort to drive toward a strong foothold in the MENA Region.

The 45th edition of Arab Health, middle-east's second largest healthcare event attracted a total of 4,150 exhibitors worldwide and provided a unique and professional industry communication platform for 87,654 visitors from more than 150 countries and regions, helping industry professionals to conduct industry exchanges, get the latest information, and meet people from all over the world.

"The opportunities in MENA region are vast, and events like Arab Health provides a forum to connect, collaborate and co-create to improve patient outcomes using healthcare technology. With all efforts focused on empowering healthcare organizations drive digital transformation, iPatientCare's aim is to support healthcare organizations in the region deploy advanced healthcare IT systems to enhance patient experience and improve healthcare outcomes. We look forward to continuing to forge great relations with new customers across the Middle East and beyond." said Udayan Mandavia, Chief Growth Officer, iPatientCare/AssureCare.

Mr Mandavia said potential distributors he spoke with at Arab Health were interested in telehealth solutions and integrated hospital management system to curb staffing costs and enhance patient safety — much the same as in the U.S. He further stated that the trade mission provided an ideal opportunity to learn about Abu Dabhi's as well as Dubai's fast-growing healthcare market and discuss partnership opportunities with UAE counterparts.

While iPatientCare already has a presence across the US, Canada and in the Asia Pacific, it is expanding further, with a Dubai-based office opening this year to ramp up the operations in the region.

About iPatientCare
iPatientCare is a full suite of innovative healthcare products and value-added services that help physician offices, rural health clinics, and community/federally qualified health centers (CHC/FQHC) nationwide in improving the health of their patients, enhancing patient care through care management/coordination/analytics, and reducing costs of care delivery.

The awards-winning EHR, integrated practice solutions and value-added services, such as, the revenue cycle enhancement and quality improvement consulting, provide everything you need to control your practice operations, increase revenues, and provide better patient care.

The iPatientCare EHR - version 18.0, has received 2015 Edition ONC Health IT certification by Drummond Group, an Office of the National Coordinator-Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB), in accordance with the applicable eligible professional certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Full certification details can be found at the ONC Certified Health IT Product List.

As part of its MACRA-ready solutions, iPatientCare has been recognized as a qualified MACRA-MIPS registry by CMS, and has a distinguished credit of being selected as a preferred EHR and medical billing software by more than 70,000 users nationwide, numerous hospitals/health systems, federally funded regional extension centers, and in the past by the US Army and NASA Space Medicine.

Visit https://www.iPatientCare.com for more information.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Directing Nike Baseball Camp at the University of Southern California will be former professional player and current USC Assistant Coach, Bobby Andrews. He will be accompanied by current USC coaches plus former and current players. The camps will be held on campus at the state-of-the-art Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, California.

The Trojans' baseball program has had unrivaled success having won a total of 12 National Championships. They have also made 21 appearances at the College World Series and sent more players to the big leagues than any other school, with a total of 114 major-leaguers.

The Trojans look to enter a new era of success under Head Coach Jason Gill who took the reins in June of 2019. Coach Gill has College World Series experience as a player and as a coach, making trips to Omaha on four occasions. With over two decades of coaching experience, Gill is known as an outstanding recruiter and developer of talent. While at LMU, he saw 31 players selected in the MLB Draft. Gill has also recently Ted Silva from University of Nebraska and Bobby Andrews from LMU to his coaching staff at USC.

Coach Andrews will be serving as the Nike Baseball Camp Director. Andrews served as an assistant coach to Gill at LMU, where they took the team to its first postseason appearance in 19 years. Before coaching, Andrews had a very successful playing career, including a national championship while playing at Cal State Fullerton. Coach Andrews was then drafted by the Baltimore Orioles and went on to play for them for four years, appearing in 327 games.

At camp, ballplayers of all abilities will team up with the Trojans and get to play on the world-class Dedeaux Field. Campers will receive focused training from USC's experienced coaching staff, which is made up of current coaches, current and former professional ballplayers, and current and former Trojans. Campers will work on fine-tuning their techniques to improve their hitting, pitching, catching, infield, outfield base-running and team defense. The coaching staff will use a positive coaching approach to raise the confidence and overall level of play, while taking pride in making the camp sessions fun and having each camper leave a better ballplayer.

The Nike Baseball Camp at the University of Southern California will run six camp sessions over the summer. Each camp will run for four consecutive days, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with an option of extended care from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Camp dates are as follows:

June 29th – July 2nd-

July 6th – July 9th

July 20th – July 23rd

July 27th – July 30th

August 10th – August 13th

August 17th – August 20th

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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LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 11, 2020

R3 Medical Training is now enrolling for its PDO Thread Lift Training Course scheduled for March 11-12th, 2020 in Las Vegas. The training consists of thread lift placement on real patients for the face, abdomen and other areas as well. Call (888) 988-6343 to register.

PDO thread lifts represent an excellent alternative currently for nonoperative facelift. The procedures are safe, quick and with the latest thread lift technology very effective. R3 Medical Training utilizes threads from PDO Max, which are FDA cleared with over 10 different styles.

For the thread lift certification training, attendees will learn who is a good candidate, how to decide placement and then perform the procedures with expert certified trainers.

According to R3 Medical Training CEO David Greene, MD, MBA, "It's hard to learn thread lift techniques from videos, as there are quite a few nuances. Not only do attendees learn how to make decisions, but also get to perform them on real patients! The immersive experience really hits home with the new skill set, and providers will be able to immediately implement threads in practice!"

Attendees routinely rave about R3 Medical Training's setup, as there are no cadavers or models. Only real patients are brought in, and it's been memorable for attendees.

In addition to the live procedures, attendees also receive amazing show specials for thread packages. The savings pay for the course, as attendees also receive a free procedure too.

Added Dr. Greene, "There is no better thread lift training experience. In addition to performing threads on real patients, attendees also can have a procedure in addition to working with regenerative biologics too. Don't settle on an inferior course that just talks about threads and doesn't allow for hands on. It's critical!"

Currently, the PDO Thread Lift Certification Course is included as part of the R3 Regenerative Aesthetics Course. This means that attendees not only get certified in PDO Thread Lifts, but also learn regenerative aesthetic techniques for hair restoration, facial rejuvenation and also sexual health. The stem cell hair restoration training course is an amazing addition to one's practice, as it works great and saves cost compared to a hair transplant.

To find out more about the PDO Thread Lift training course and the regenerative aesthetics, visit the website http://r3medicaltraining.com/ and call (888) 988-6343.



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NORTH PALM BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 11, 2020

VantagePoint Performance, the only research-led agile sales coaching, consulting and training company in the world, announced today that Curvature selected VantagePoint's Agile Sales & Coaching System to develop and enhance the skills of their sellers and front-line sales managers.

With a history dating back 30 years and 1.25M devices under support, Curvature transforms how companies manage, maintain and upgrade equipment and support for multi-vendor, multinational networks and data centers. They are committed to helping companies across the globe extend their asset lifecycle, decrease capital expenditures and free IT teams from the burden of daily support tasks and costly manufacturer constraints.

"Curvature is a partner to more than 15,000 organizations globally. Our mission is to give them the flexibility they deserve so that they can focus on what really matters—growth and digital transformation." Said Rodolfo Piedra, VP and General Manager, Americas. "We operate in a highly competitive market and we felt that VantagePoint's modern approach to selling and coaching—centered around recognizing the buying situation—made the most sense for our organization."

When a multi-year study at the Florida State University Sales Institute set out to answer the question, "What is the best sales methodology?", they made a stunning discovery: no sales methodology works best. Regardless of company size, industry, geography or any other factor, a single sales methodology consistently led to lower performance and failed the reps who used it in roughly 3 out of 4 selling situations. VantagePoint's Agile Sales & Coaching System was created to solve this problem. It allows organizations to become agile – easily able to understand each buying situation and quickly apply the sales strategy proven to win most often in each situation.

"We are grateful to add Curvature, a global innovator in IT solutions for world-class organizations, to our list of wonderful customers. We look forward to working with the Curvature team to provide sales agility, situational insight and training for their team of sellers and sales managers." said Joe Terry, CEO of VantagePoint. "By partnering with VantagePoint, Curvature will learn situational fluency—the ability to recognize unique buying situations and run the best sales play for each situation. This will help them maximize the buyer experience, move buyers through the funnel more effectively and ultimately optimize the performance of their sales organization."

VantagePoint's revolutionary Agile Sales & Coaching System leverages a simple approach:
(1) Situational Intelligence Backed by Buying Situation Science
(2) Sales Play and Playbook Development
(3) Training, Reinforcement and Measurement
(4) Sales Management and Coaching Practices

About Curvature
As the global leader in independent IT support, products and services, Curvature is transforming how companies manage, maintain and upgrade equipment and support for multi-vendor, multinational networks and data centers. At a time of competing IT priorities and digital transformations, companies need to be nimble, efficient and smart in how they invest in IT and business innovation. A strategic partner with more than 15,000 organizations globally, Curvature specializes in delivering 24×7 global technical support, advanced hardware replacement and complete lifecycle management of networking and data center equipment under one global contract from locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.curvature.com.

About VantagePoint Performance
VantagePoint is the only agile sales performance company delivering diagnostic-based training and consulting solutions—all grounded in the latest academic-led, agile sales research. The VantagePoint proprietary Agile Sales & Coaching System includes an agile diagnostic that identifies the behaviors and unique situations your sales managers and salespeople face in the customer's journey. Leveraging your company data, you will know the behaviors and strategies your high-performing managers and sellers use to win in each specific selling situation. With VantagePoint, you will equip all your managers and sellers to be situationally fluent, to execute each unique interaction in the buyer's journey like your top-performers. Our mission is your performance; we are VantagePoint Performance and we are agile to the core! To learn more visit http://www.vantagepointperformance.com



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DELAND, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Stetson University's new health and science facility will bear the names of two longtime Stetson supporters, Cici and Hyatt Brown, in honor of their generosity and support. The move was unanimously approved by the university's Board of Trustees at its February meeting on Stetson's College of Law campus in Gulfport.

The Cici & Hyatt Brown Hall for Health and Innovation is in the planning stage, along with the renovation of Stetson's current science facility, Sage Hall. Provost Noel Painter, PhD, and Elizabeth Skomp, PhD, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, updated trustees on the progress of design and construction plans.

"It is encouraging to me to see how the building process has sparked broad conversation about how we build and renovate spaces that we need at Stetson to advance excellent education for our students," said Painter. "Consistent with the original vision for the building, Cici and Hyatt Brown Hall will foster interdisciplinary collaboration in health, and bring the vision of creating innovation in health and science to the benefit of the greater Daytona Beach-Orlando community."

During the meeting, the university Board of Trustees, with members of the College of Law Board of Overseers in attendance, announced the establishment of the "Dr. Wendy B. Libby Scholarship" in honor of retiring president Libby. Recipients will be Stetson law students who have an undergraduate degree from the historic campus in DeLand, and a devotion and commitment to social justice. The Board of Trustees, Board of Overseers, advisory boards for the School of Music, School of Business Administration and College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the Alumni Board raised more than $100,000 to establish the scholarship and fundraising is continuing.

Other actions were approved and announced at the meeting, as well:

At the university's Facilities Management Committee meeting, Stetson University CFO and EVP Bob Huth officially announced the sale of the university's facility in Celebration, Florida. Further information will be issued in the near future. The impact on students will be minimal since most classes at that location have already been moved to the DeLand campus and the remaining few will continue at Celebration until the end of the spring semester.

The Finance Committee and overall board also approved changes to graduate tuition and fees in the 2020-2021 academic year. The graduate School of Business Administration increased various MBA programs' costs approximately 5%, and the College of Arts and Sciences reduced its Educational Leadership program cost by 3.4%. Changes for the College of Law will be announced in the coming weeks.

The board approved the nominations of two alumni to receive honorary degrees at this year's commencement ceremonies: Trustee Emeritus Nestor de Armas, a 1973 graduate of Stetson, will receive an Honorary Doctorate at the undergraduate commencement ceremony in DeLand. The College of Law will be making an announcement soon on its selection of a recipient of its Honorary Doctor of Laws.

About Stetson University
Founded in 1883, Stetson University is the oldest private university in Central Florida. Stetson focuses on intense learning experiences in a supportive community that allows students to develop their voice in a connected, inclusive environment. Stetson University ranks No. 5 on U.S. News & World Report's 2019 list of Best Regional Universities (South), and has been recognized as one of The Princeton Review's 385 Best Colleges, 2020 edition. Stay connected with Stetson on social media.



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GENEVA, OHIO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 11, 2020

SPIRE, the world class Ohio-based, mega-sports complex specializing in long term training and education programming for student athletes in multiple sports, has engaged Olympic champion Ryan Lochte to serve as International Swim Ambassador for the SPIRE Swim Academy and all SPIRE camp/club training and recreation aquatic programs and events.

Ryan Lochte is well known as one of the most decorated Olympic athletes of all time. In addition to conducting clinics and engaging with the student athletes at SPIRE, and serving as its industry spokesperson, Lochte will work closely with the SPIRE team on a complete strategy for building/developing its long term athletic development approach to swim training for athletes of all ages and ability levels.

"I've dedicated my life to the sport of swimming and have seen everything in terms of training programs and facilities" said Lochte. "But SPIRE is special. And the potential to build something totally unique at SPIRE from a training and development perspective intrigues me. I'm fortunate to be involved, and I look forward to helping SPIRE Swim make a major impact on our sport, both in and out of the pool!"

SPIRE, the largest indoor sports complex in North America, is a one-of-a-kind campus that features 750,000 sq ft of indoor training and competition facilities. It houses 6 basketball courts or 12 volleyball courts, 2 full-sized soccer/lacrosse/football turf fields, an 8-lane, 300-meter synthetic track with a separate field event area, extensive seating, and viewing areas, concession stands, food court, banquet complex, and multiple home and away locker rooms. In addition, the world class facility boasts an 8-lane, 400-meter polyurethane outdoor track with multiple field event areas, seating for 10,000, and a lighted, full-sized football/soccer/lacrosse field.

SPIRE'S swim complex features a 10-lane, 50-meter Olympic size pool with 2 moveable bulkheads, a 1x3-meter diving area, a 25-yard recreation pool, 4 therapeutic pools to support training and rehab activities, and full locker room facilities. Its world-class Athletic Performance Training Center services not only SPIRE swimmers, but SPIRE athletes from club, camp and academy training programs in every sport featured on campus.

SPIRE is under new ownership/leadership, after having been purchased in December 2019 by Axxella, LLC a Baltimore, Maryland-based investment firm helmed by Blue Ocean President & CEO Jonathan Ehrenfeld. "Our intent is to take SPIRE to a higher level across all of our athletic training/academic education, tournament and special event programming" said Ehrenfeld. "In order to accomplish this objective, we are engaging with industry leaders and influencers in many different niches. Ryan Lochte is a champion at the highest level of his sport. His swimming prowess, his competitive fire and his sport specific knowledge are all incredible. He's demonstrated that he's dedicated to helping us build the entire SPIRE Swim program into a one-of-a-kind experience...and we are proud and excited to have him on board."

SPIRE is also highly regarded as a host of local, regional, national and international events across all its sports. In swimming alone, SPIRE has been successfully hosting local, regional and sectional meets as well as USA Swimming, Big East and Atlantic 10 Championships, and more, for over 10 years.

About SPIRE Institute
Constructed on 177 acres of expansive land, at 750,000 square feet, SPIRE IA is among the largest and best-equipped indoor sports facilities in North America. SPIRE Academy serves as a national/international college preparatory academy for high school and postgraduate athletes. It provides physical, mental and nutritional performance training as well as sports-specific training/competition programming in swimming, track and field, basketball and e-sports. SPIRE'S experienced coaching staff conducts academy, camp, club and skill development programs in all of these sports; and it offers exceptional league play in soccer and volleyball. SPIRE also hosts countless sport competitions including those organized by the NCAA, the Big East, the Big Ten, and the Atlantic 10 conferences. Spire has also hosted Olympic trials and world championship qualifiers.

About Ryan Lochte
Ryan Steven Lochte is an American competitive swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist. Lochte's 12 Olympic medals make him the second-most decorated Olympian, along with Natalie Coughlin, Dara Torres, and Jenny Thompson. He currently holds the world record in the 200-meter individual medley. As part of the American teams, he also holds the world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle and 4x100-meter freestyle relay. Ryan is currently training for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo, Japan.

About Axxella
Founded in 2018, Axxella was born with the purpose to expand upon already established assembly of service businesses. These businesses have expanded from nurturing the specific needs of those organizations to providing goods and services to many third-party partners. In addition, Axxella has partnered and/or acquired businesses that have complimented the strengths of the legacy companies.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The United States Census Bureau, the government agency responsible for population data collection, and Peachjar, the digital flyer management solution that connects K-12 families to critical school and community resources, today announced a partnership to educate communities about the upcoming Census. The Census Bureau will disseminate informative digital flyers to all Peachjar schools, which schools can review and approve for distribution to families. Community organizations and local Census staff that are promoting Census education and events can also use Peachjar to distribute digital flyers for free.

The partnership raises awareness of the 2020 Census, explains how population counting works and conveys the importance of participation, especially for young children since they are historically undercounted. Census participation is critical for securing the proper resources to support every student's success. Altogether, data collected from the 2020 Census will impact the distribution of more than $800 billion in federal funding, including education funds that are critical for economically disadvantaged families.

"What we're seeing at our nation's schools is a steadily growing population, and with that growth comes an increased need for academic and life provisions," said Victoria Glasier, chief of the Statistics in Schools program at U.S. Census Bureau. "It is imperative that each student and family member is accounted for. Responding to the Census helps your community get its fair share of funding. We're grateful to have Peachjar as a partner in our effort to educate communities about the importance of being counted."

Using Peachjar's unique position in 15,000 schools, the U.S. Census Bureau will be able to reach the 10 million parents currently receiving digital school messages with the facts and resources they need to make an informed decision about Census participation for their family. The Census Bureau will provide flyers to schools in up to four languages to accommodate students and families from diverse backgrounds, including those of who are English Language Learners.

"We view Census education as central to our mission and responsibility to our community," said Steve Flores, Ph.D., superintendent of schools at Round Rock Independent School District. "This partnership makes it simple for our schools to share accurate, valuable Census information with families and community constituents. This is an indispensable community service."

According to a Census report, the resources affected by Census results include Title I grants that serve more than 24 million students from low-income families, special education grants and National School Lunch Program provisions. The same data will impact academic decisions about class size, professional development for teachers and preschool program access, as well as decisions about family support including nutrition resources like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and assistance with living needs like housing and food.

"It's important to us that students are able to gain access to adequate resources in school and life so that they can focus on learning and personal growth," said Mike Durham, CEO of Peachjar. "This partnership is a strategic fit for our organization because it represents what we believe is a moral imperative: striving to ensure that every student has the resources they need to thrive in school and in life."

Peachjar is offering expedited onboarding for schools seeking to distribute Census information to their communities ahead of Census Day on April 1. For more information, visit http://www.peachjar.com/census.

About United States Census Bureau
The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The 2020 Census will count everyone who lives in the U.S. as of April 1, 2020 (Census Day). Census statistics are used to determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives and to inform how billions of dollars in federal funds will be allocated by state, local, and federal lawmakers every year for the next 10 years. Beginning in mid-March, households can respond online, by phone or by mail. For more information, visit the Census Bureau website: https://2020census.gov/en.

About Peachjar
Peachjar unites schools, parents and communities in a joint mission to elevate student outcomes. Its cloud-based communication platform improves and streamlines school-to-home and community-to-school-to-home communication by distributing critical information and resources directly to parents as interactive digital flyers. On average, each school saves 740 hours in labor and 84,000 sheets of paper annually. More than 750 school districts, 27,000 community organizations and 10 million parents in 43 states rely on Peachjar to deliver resources critical to student achievement and social emotional health. Learn more at http://www.peachjar.com.



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