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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI), an ESS Company, is proud to announce a new partnership with Wilson County Schools in Tennessee. Real-time online instruction has been implemented into an 8th-grade Algebra 1 class at Carroll Oakland Elementary for the 2019-2020 school year.

"It's been a good program for the students," said Amy Tucker, classroom facilitator. "From what I see in the classroom, it's given them what they need and allowed them to feel a little more independent in their studies."

Carroll Oakland Elementary is a K-8 school that has been limited in classes they can offer due to a lack of staffing. Because of this, principal Jason Dunn previously had to put students in an algebra class they may not have all been ready for. Resultantly, his 8th-grade math scores were hurting.

To reverse course, Dunn turned to PLI for a teacher to connect online with his algebra students through live video instruction. This has allowed him the opportunity to become competitive with grade 6-8 middle schools, meet student needs from where they are and appropriately place them in the right class. Now, his testing scores are back on track and improving.

"Our last benchmark, 100% of our kids were projected to be on track and master our end-of-year course," Dunn said. "It's very effective. You can compare that to schools that actually have the algebra course with the instructor in the room. We are right on track with them and, in a lot of cases, doing better than they are."

Dunn and Tucker also praised the company's weekly communication in ensuring the needs of Carroll Oakland Elementary are being met.

"They try to see if there are any issues before there are issues," Tucker said.

Without a teacher directly in the classroom, Dunn said that the communication between the teacher and the students is built into the system unlike in a traditional classroom. With a class size of 13, they said the students and online teacher have a comradery with each other.

"I know the students very much love their teacher," Dunn said. "I know that a couple of them got her a Christmas gift and they all signed it and sent it over to her."

Perseverance and persistence through difficulty is the biggest lesson Dunn hopes to instill in his students. With the latest success of the benchmark, Tucker said the students have a lot of pride in what they are doing.

"The other day at my staffing meeting they were like: 'What would you be able to do without Proximity Learning?' I said I'd panic," Dunn said. "Because it's been such a success for us. Watching them grow, watching them be competitive with their counterparts at other schools and giving me that flexibility has just been tremendous."

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 online classrooms, and the reputation as a flexible learning solution to both public and private school districts. Written by Christina Peebles. Learn more at 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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YORBA LINDA, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

LabRoots, the leading scientific social networking website offering premier, interactive virtual events and webinars, is bringing together thousands of cannabis industry leaders, research scientists, manufacturers, medical professionals and academia from all around the word. The online, free Cannabis Sciences Virtual Event will promote research and collaboration to support the rapidly developing industry, while offering knowledge of emerging topics, current innovations, and policy issues in the landscape today.

The scientific program highlighting more than 20 renowned expert speakers including three keynote deliveries, and an informative parent panel sharing "Current Challenges Facing Parents Using Cannabis in Pediatric Conditions" will comprise the agenda with thought-provoking lectures and discussions.

Featured important sessions on Medical Cannabis: Therapeutic Updates, Quality Control, Regulatory Landscape – Beyond the US, Evolving Laboratory Landscape, Hemp Science and Testing, and the Advancement in Cultivation and Extraction Methods and Technology will be explored as the conference highlights the science, challenges and technology updates behind the ever-changing cannabis market.

Cannabis Sciences 2020 continues to build upon the successes of prior events and returns with in-depth educational contributions kicking off with several keynote addresses, first by Dr. Debra Kimless, Medical Director, ForwardGro sharing steps needed to conduct clinical trials in a highly challenging and federally illegal environment and understanding how clinical trials validate cannabis. Closely following, Dr. James Eaves, Professor at Laval University examines how the cannabis market is driving the development of intelligent farming and the future of agriculture. Rounding out the talks, the "Contemporary Healer's Responsible Conversation" introduced by Dr. Jeffrey Block, Founder, Nurturing Nature Group and Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provides a significant, comprehensive discovery of endogenous cannabinoid receptors indicating the efficacy of medical cannabis for the treatment of pain.

Additional notable speakers focus on areas such as the implications of certified seed for the industrial hemp and cannabis industries, vaping risks and product safety, challenges to starting a new cannabis lab, risk and economic tradeoffs related to the cannabis drying process, and the role of LIMS in automating in-house testing workflow and managing QC samples, naming a few.

"This year's event marks our 3rd in a continuing series on the evolving field of Cannabis in industry, science and medicine. We are grateful to our group of thought leaders and medical experts for their willingness to share their insights and practical experience in the Medical Cannabis space," said Kenton Crowley, Pharm.D., Planning Committee Chairman.

"We are excited and pleased that so many influential leaders from the Cannabis industry are committed to our agenda," said Tracy Salcido, Vice President of LabRoots. "The breadth of expertise and leadership represented during Cannabis 2020 will allow for unprecedented insights into the dynamic cannabis space, while furthering LabRoots' commitment of offering insightful discussions and unique networking opportunities."

Produced on LabRoots' robust platform, this interactive environment with exhibit and poster halls, and networking lounge allows attendees to connect seamlessly across all desktop and mobile devices. As an approved provider of continuing education programs, by attending this event, Continuing Education credit (1 per presentation) can be earned for a maximum of 20 credits.

For more information or to register for the event, click here. Participants can follow the conversation online by using #LRcannabis.

About LabRoots
LabRoots is the leading scientific social networking website, and primary source for scientific trending news and premier educational virtual events and webinars and more. Contributing to the advancement of science through content sharing capabilities, LabRoots is a powerful advocate in amplifying global networks and communities. Founded in 2008, LabRoots emphasizes digital innovation in scientific collaboration and learning. Offering more than articles and webcasts that go beyond the mundane and explore the latest discoveries in the world of science, LabRoots users can stay atop their field by gaining continuing education credits from a wide range of topics through their participation in the webinars and virtual events.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

Paid family and medical leave (PFML) is a challenge for today's HR professionals to manage and regulations vary from state to state. There are programs now in effect in five states, with three more in progress. How many more programs will be enacted in 2020?

To help HR professionals and business owners better understand the legislative changes at the state level, United Benefit Advisors (UBA), in conjunction with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, will host a webinar — "Paid Family and Medical Leave – Coming Soon to a State Near You" — on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Join this session:

For a look at state and federal PFML legislative activity in 2020

To understand the trends, common features, and important differences among these job-protected, paid leaves

For a primer on the most recent state PFML laws – the ones you need to know about now

To get practical tips on the benefits choices employers need to make and how to grapple with the PFML laws successfully

To receive complimentary access to the webinar, enter code UBA5000 when registering.

Webinar participants receive 1 HR (General) recertification credit hour toward aPHR, aPHRi, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

About the Presenter
Marti Cardi, Esq, Vice President, Product Compliance for Matrix Absence Management, ensures that Matrix's leave management, disability, and accommodations services are offered in compliance with the scores of state and federal laws that govern the industry. A nationally known speaker and author, Marti appears frequently at industry conferences, presenting to employer and consultant audiences on topics related to absence, productivity, and compliance. She is the founder, lead author, and executive editor of Matrix Radar, an industry blog bringing commentary and clarity to employers and absence and benefits professionals nationwide.

Marti began her career in management-side employment law in private practice in Denver and as in-house employment counsel for national companies. She has now been in the absence management industry for nine years. Marti received her J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.

About Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Reliance Standard) is a leading insurance carrier specializing in innovative and flexible employee benefits solutions including disability income and group term life insurance, a suite of voluntary (employee paid) coverage options and fully integrated absence management. Reliance Standard markets these solutions through independent brokers and agents to employers of all sizes. Reliance Standard began its centennial year in 2006. Together with sister companies Matrix Absence Management, Inc., and Safety National Casualty Corporation, Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company is a leader in managing all aspects of employee absence to enhance the productivity of its clients. Our asset accumulation business emphasizes individual annuity products.
For more information, visit http://www.reliancestandard.com

About United Benefit Advisors
United Benefit Advisors (UBA) is the nation's leading independent employee benefits advisory organization with more than 200 offices throughout the United States, Canada, England and Ireland. UBA empowers more than 2,000 Partners to both maintain their individuality and pool their expertise, insight, and market presence to provide best-in-class services and solutions. Employers, advisors and industry-related organizations interested in obtaining powerful results from the shared wisdom of our Partners should visit http://www.ubabenefits.com.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

Paid family and medical leave (PFML) is a challenge for today's HR professionals to manage and regulations vary from state to state. There are programs now in effect in five states, with three more in progress. How many more programs will be enacted in 2020?

To help HR professionals and business owners better understand the legislative changes at the state level, United Benefit Advisors (UBA), in conjunction with Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, will host a webinar — "Paid Family and Medical Leave – Coming Soon to a State Near You" — on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Join this session:

For a look at state and federal PFML legislative activity in 2020

To understand the trends, common features, and important differences among these job-protected, paid leaves

For a primer on the most recent state PFML laws – the ones you need to know about now

To get practical tips on the benefits choices employers need to make and how to grapple with the PFML laws successfully

To receive complimentary access to the webinar, enter code UBA5000 when registering.

Webinar participants receive 1 HR (General) recertification credit hour toward aPHR, aPHRi, PHR, PHRca, SPHR, GPHR, PHRi and SPHRi recertification through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

About the Presenter
Marti Cardi, Esq, Vice President, Product Compliance for Matrix Absence Management, ensures that Matrix's leave management, disability, and accommodations services are offered in compliance with the scores of state and federal laws that govern the industry. A nationally known speaker and author, Marti appears frequently at industry conferences, presenting to employer and consultant audiences on topics related to absence, productivity, and compliance. She is the founder, lead author, and executive editor of Matrix Radar, an industry blog bringing commentary and clarity to employers and absence and benefits professionals nationwide.

Marti began her career in management-side employment law in private practice in Denver and as in-house employment counsel for national companies. She has now been in the absence management industry for nine years. Marti received her J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law.

About Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company
Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (Reliance Standard) is a leading insurance carrier specializing in innovative and flexible employee benefits solutions including disability income and group term life insurance, a suite of voluntary (employee paid) coverage options and fully integrated absence management. Reliance Standard markets these solutions through independent brokers and agents to employers of all sizes. Reliance Standard began its centennial year in 2006. Together with sister companies Matrix Absence Management, Inc., and Safety National Casualty Corporation, Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company is a leader in managing all aspects of employee absence to enhance the productivity of its clients. Our asset accumulation business emphasizes individual annuity products.
For more information, visit http://www.reliancestandard.com

About United Benefit Advisors
United Benefit Advisors (UBA) is the nation's leading independent employee benefits advisory organization with more than 200 offices throughout the United States, Canada, England and Ireland. UBA empowers more than 2,000 Partners to both maintain their individuality and pool their expertise, insight, and market presence to provide best-in-class services and solutions. Employers, advisors and industry-related organizations interested in obtaining powerful results from the shared wisdom of our Partners should visit http://www.ubabenefits.com.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 19, 2020

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2020 Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellows.

This year's cohort of 25 diverse humanities and social sciences scholars is the largest in the program's 21-year history, a testament to the aspirational and creative culture represented by humanities and related social sciences scholars across the country. Each of these fellows has shown exceptional dedication to advancing their fields though ambitious and groundbreaking scholarly research.

Burkhardt Fellowship recipients are recently tenured academics who will each receive a $95,000 stipend and a $7,500 research budget to support large-scale, multi-year humanities and social sciences research projects. The program is made possible by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

"Even in a time of great uncertainty, we want to take a moment to recognize the strength and value of this important scholarly community," said Joy Connolly, ACLS President. "The breadth and depth of the 25 research projects chosen for this fellowship are excellent examples of the power of humanistic scholarship to illuminate human endeavor across time and space — tackling both long-standing questions in philosophy, history, and critical interpretation and the wicked problems facing our world today. The beauty of the Burkhardt program has been its ability to provide a generation of brilliant minds with the room, resources, and ideal scholarly communities to 'think big' about ways to respond to social challenges and contribute to deeper understanding and positive change in our world."

Projects by selected 2020 Burkhardt Fellows include:

"A Nation at Risk: Private Insurance and the Law in Modern America," examining the legal history of private insurance across the twentieth century. The insurance industry has acquired authority under law by presenting a lens of objectivity, but also obscuring how ideas of familial, gender, and race difference shape insurance practices and impact the healthcare system, thus deepening socio-economic inequalities (Deborah Dinner, Associate Professor, Law, Emory University)

"Minstrelsy-Vaudeville-Cinema: American Popular Culture and Racialized Performance in Early Film," which traces the development of tropes, themes, and practices in minstrelsy to reveal the depth and complexity of minstrel performance and its influence on American cinema. (Allyson Nadia Field, Associate Professor, Cinema and Media Studies, University of Chicago)

"Becoming 'Vulgar': Caste Domination and Normative Sexuality in Modern India," an analysis of how Indians of various castes and classes have attempted to manage social danger and moral disorder by targeting "vulgar" Dalit ("Untouchable") women, with divergent methods of sexual violence and social and political control. (Shailaja Paik, Associate Professor, History, University of Cincinnati)

"Navigating Social Values in Science: A Project in Political Philosophy of Science." Although many think of science as an "objective" or "value-free" endeavor, doing good science requires making value judgments. This project develops a framework to help scientists make those value judgments while keeping concepts like democratic legitimacy and accountability central and giving the public an important role in the process. (Scott Andrew Schroeder, Associate Professor, Philosophy, Claremont McKenna College)

See the full list of 2020 Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellows here.

This year marks the final competition for this fellowship, which has supported nearly 275 scholars with close to $30 million in funding since 1999. In addition, the Burkhardt Residential Fellows program has been powered by strong partnerships, including 13 residential research centers – the Library of Congress, National Humanities Center, and the Huntington Library among them – which provide access to incomparable intellectual networks.

"Fellowship is about building community – in this case, an intellectual community that both challenges and supports its members," noted D. Bradford Hunt, Vice President for Research and Academic Programs at the Newberry Library in Chicago, another long-time program partner. "The dozen Burkhardt Residential Fellows ensconced at the Newberry over the past two decades brought lively research agendas and generous collegiality to our fellowship table. We are grateful to the ACLS Burkhardt program for supporting our community building efforts."

The 2020 Burkhardt Fellows follow in the footsteps of past recipients including Katherine Bergeron (2001), president of Connecticut College; Christopher S. Celenza (2003), dean of Georgetown College at Georgetown University; and Jennifer Summit (2006), provost of San Francisco State University.

The fellowships are named for the late Frederick Burkhardt, president of ACLS from 1957-74, whose decades of work on The Correspondence of Charles Darwin constitute a signal example of dedication to a demanding and ambitious scholarly enterprise.

For more information about ACLS Fellowship and Grant Programs, including application criteria and deadlines, visit http://www.acls.org/Programs.

About the American Council of Learned Societies
Formed in 1919, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 75 scholarly organizations. As the preeminent representative of American scholarship in the humanities and related social sciences, ACLS holds a core belief that knowledge is a public good. As such, ACLS strives to promote the circulation of humanistic knowledge throughout society. In addition to stewarding and representing its member organizations, ACLS employs its $140 million endowment and $35 million annual operating budget to support scholarship in the humanities and social sciences and to advocate for the centrality of the humanities in the modern world.



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TORONTO (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Join featured speakers Dr. Simone Sharma, Strategic Lead-Translational Analytics at PerkinElmer Informatics and Dr. Ying (Sherry) Li, Associate Director, Translational Medicine IT Business Partner at Bristol-Myers Squibb, for a live session taking place on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11am EDT (3pm GMT/UK).

A successful biomarker-driven clinical trial depends on optimal patient stratification. This is increasingly being restricted by the growing complexity, diversity and sheer size of translational medicine data. Empowering translational scientists to explore and analyze translational and clinical datasets for successful biomarker discovery is fraught with challenges. Furthermore, organizations need to establish best practices that adhere to FAIR guidelines for data management and data stewardship.

The presentation features a case study of BMS successfully integrating PerkinElmer Signals Translational whilst keeping the focus on FAIR guiding principles:

Findable: A collaborative framework for effective sharing of data, analytics and insights

Accessible: Universal data access for effective cross-study analysis of translational research and clinical data

Interoperable: Flexible yet robust information model that ensures harmonization of datasets for cross-study analysis

Repeatable: Establish best practices by creating and sharing repeatable analytics protocols (Powered by TIBCO Spotfire) to test and adapt hypotheses across the organization

The webinar will be suitable for Translational/ Biomarker Scientists and IT personnel as well as individuals with the following job titles:

Precision Medicine Group Leaders/Scientists

Translational Research Group Leaders/Scientists

Biomarker Programme Leaders/Scientist

Translational R&D IT Leaders

Bioinformatics Groups/Scientists

For more information or to register for this free presentation, visit PerkinElmer Signals Translational: All is FAIR in Biomarker Discovery and Patient Stratification.

ABOUT XTALKS

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

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/



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NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

The Principal of Denmark's Kaospilot, Christer Windeløv-Lidzélius, tells C.M. Rubin, founder of CMRubinWorld, that his learning organization was created in response to youth unemployment. Kaospilot is an alternative business school located in Aarhus Denmark which accepts national and international students aged 21 and up. He explains the school was created because "the educational sector was in need of new takes on education." KaosPilot also sought to answer the big picture question: "What motivates people to learn, to create and to lead?"

The school's pedagogical approaches include learning by doing and reflective practice. Students have "a shared place where they can cultivate their dreams and skills," says Windeløv-Lidzélius. Students are not selected based on grades but on their "experiences, motivations and eagerness to contribute to a shared learning space."

School culture is about a community of engaged learners with all stakeholders learning together and from each other. Windeløv-Lidzélius says a big challenge has been finding the right balance: "the balance between the individual learning journey and the team, the balance between culture and structure, the balance between experimentation and doing what we know works."

Read the full article here

Christer Windeløv-Lidzélius, Principal and CEO of KaosPilot, has been described as the "disruptor of education." He has presented on Ted Talk. His 15+ years of work is focused on innovative leadership strategy. UNESCO, Fast Company, Monocle, BusinessWeek and others recognise his ever-learning model which challenges traditional education by encouraging cutting-edge leadership and entrepreneurship.

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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TAMPA, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

During the past four hurricane seasons, the Florida based hurricane prediction organization Global Weather Oscillations Inc. (GWO) (http://www.globalweatheroscillations.com) - consistently predicted months in advance the landfall locations of all 9 hurricanes that made United States landfalls during the period 2016 through 2019.

Professor David Dilley - senior research scientist for GWO, says several favorable meteorological and climatological factors are in place to produce another above average hurricane season this year (2020), and during next year's 2021 season which will likely be similar to the very destructive and severe 2004 hurricane season. Some of the factors include a 72-year ClimatePulse Hurricane Landfall Enhancement Cycle - coupled with the continuance of above normal warm Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico water temperatures - and the lack of either a moderate or strong El Niño to subdue the hurricane seasons.

The historical long-term average for hurricane seasons shows that a season typically averages about 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2-3 major hurricanes (category 3 to 5). But, due to the Enhanced ClimatePulse Cycle and warm ocean waters during the past four years (2016 through 2019), the average for this time period rose to 16 named storms – 8 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes.

Research by Professor Dilley indicates that the now occurring enhanced landfall cycle returns every 72-years and coincides with recurring 72-year warm ocean cycles and global warming cycles. Past cycles occurred in the 1940s to early 1950s, and in the 1880s. All three cycles since the late 1800s saw an increase in hurricane landfalls and destructive storms. Professor Dilley says that these enhanced hurricane landfall cycles are induced by naturally occurring interactions between the earth-moon-sun, and GWO utilizes these interactions in our proprietary ClimatePulse Technology Prediction Models – and this is what separates GWO from other organizations.

Professor Dilley's Atlantic Basin Predictions for The Upcoming 2020 Hurricane Season.
The Enhanced ClimatePulse Landfall Cycle will continue during the upcoming 2020 season – as will the continuance of above normal ocean water temperatures and the lack of a moderate to strong El Niño. Professor Dilley's prediction calls for another above average Atlantic Basin hurricane season this year (2020) - with 16 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 to 4 major hurricanes. The United States can expect 5 named storms to make landfall, with 2 or 3 hurricane landfalls – one of which will likely be a major category 3 hurricane. The preliminary outlook for next year (2021) looks even grimmer – with 20 named storms, 11 hurricanes, 6 major hurricanes. In addition, the United States will likely have 4 to 5 hurricane landfalls in 2021 – with 3 being major (category 3-5) hurricanes.

GWO stresses that the predicted number of named storms for a hurricane season by an agency does not really matter all that much. What does matter is How Many Will Make Landfall, and Where They Will Occur - and this is where GWO comes into play.

GWO issues detailed predictions 6-months in advance for zones in the United States and the Lesser Antilles. GWO correctly predicted the location of the last 9 hurricanes to make U.S. landfall, and because GWO already knows where the 2020 hurricane landfalls will occur - our special weekly Interactive Outlook and Tracking Webinars (http://www.globalweatheroscillations.com) provide enhanced readiness eight to 14 days prior to landfall – and give attendees the ability to ask questions during the webinars. GWO's zone predictions coupled with our interactive tracking webinars predicted the true path and landfalls for Category 4 Hurricane Irma in 2017, Category 5 Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Dorian staying east of Florida and hitting North Carolina in 2019.

You can sign up here globalweatheroscillations.com to attend one of GWO's free outlook and get acquainted Webinars conducted during late March into May. More information is available on our web sites at GlobalWeatherOscillations.com, or GlobalWeatherCycles.com

Global Weather Oscillations officially partnered with the International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA) in 2017. The IHPA (inthpa.com) is the only professional association comprised of hurricane protection manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and associates dedicated to the protection of life and property from the devastation associated with hurricanes.



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CAMPBELL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Clarity Consultants, a leading provider of consultants for the training and development industry, announced today that they have won Best of Staffing Talent Award for the second straight year for providing superior service to their candidates. The award is presented in concert with CareerBuilder, Indeed and Glassdoor. ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their candidates.

Clarity prides itself on matching the right consultants to the right opportunity. They received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 out of 10 from nearly 80% of their placed job candidates, significantly higher than the industry's average of 45%.

"Our company works hard every day to provide world-class, project-based opportunities for training professionals. It is an honor to be acknowledged for our dedication." Clarity Consultants' President and CEO, Herb Tieger said.

"Now more than ever, it is important for staffing firms to deliver consistently remarkable experiences to the clients and talent they work with," said ClearlyRated's CEO Eric Gregg. "This year's Best of Staffing winners have shown their commitment to exceptional service, committing to not only measuring satisfaction, but taking action on the feedback. I couldn't be more proud to showcase these industry leaders alongside feedback from their actual clients and candidates on ClearlyRated.com and applaud them for their commitment to making improvements at their respective firms!"

About Clarity Consultants
Clarity Consultants is a learning and development talent solutions company, specializing in instructional design. For over a quarter century, organizations have turned to Clarity to staff their mission critical projects with elite talent. Our global network of over 35,000 highly skilled consultants offers deep knowledge, low management overhead, and flexibility to scale according to an organization's unique needs. Our experts work with clients on a project basis, supplementing the talents of their internal staff until goals are achieved, ensuring project success.

About ClearlyRated
Rooted in satisfaction research for professional service firms, ClearlyRated utilizes a Net Promoter Score survey program to help professional service firms measure their service experience, build online reputation, and differentiate on service quality. Learn more at https://www.clearlyrated.com/solutions/.

About Best of Staffing
ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Award is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients and job candidates. Award winners are showcased by city and area of expertise on ClearlyRated.com – an online business directory that helps buyers of professional services find service leaders and vet prospective firms – based exclusively on validated client and talent ratings and testimonials.



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LUMBERTON, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Interstate Connecting Components (ICC), a division of Heilind Mil-Aero and a leading distributor of military and aerospace connectors and accessories, will be exhibiting at this year's Sea-Air-Space exposition in National Harbor, Maryland. The event is organized by the Navy League and is the largest maritime exposition in the United States.

At the show, ICC will feature a diverse range of cutting-edge military-aerospace products, including backshells, relays, naval connectors and connector accessories from leading manufacturers like Amphenol Aerospace, Amphenol Pcd, Bel Fuse/Cinch Connectivity Solutions and TE Connectivity.

"As one of the leading suppliers of mil-aero interconnects to defense contractors and commercial manufacturers, ICC is excited to exhibit at Sea-Air-Space again this year," said Scott Jacobs, Vice President, Interstate Connecting Components. "We look forward to discussing how our diverse selection of interconnect technologies can benefit attendees."

Interstate Connecting Components works with customers of all sizes, supporting original equipment manufacturers, prime defense contractors and subcontractors. It will have representatives at booth #1557 for the duration of the exhibit, which will be held April 6 through 8 at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

About Interstate Connecting Components (ICC)
A division of Heilind Electronics, North America's largest interconnect distributor, Interstate Connecting Components (http://www.connecticc.com) is an AS9100D-certified value-added distributor for the entire spectrum of electronic connectors, fiber optic connectors, backshells, tools, identification solutions and connector contacts. ICC specializes in the military-aerospace market and offers T'DA 2-day assembly on 26482, 26500, 5015, D38999, M28840, M83513 and many other MIL-SPEC connector lines. Follow ICC on Facebook at facebook.com/connecticc and on Twitter at twitter.com/connecticc.



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

How are career advancement, leadership, and job search changing? What do professionals need to know to increase the longevity and success of their careers?

Career Thought Leaders Consortium (CTL) answers these questions and more in an annual white paper that reports trends in the careers industry. Based on insights gathered from industry professionals in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S., these trends are critical information for career practitioners – career coaches and counselors, resume writers, college career services staff, personal branding strategists, and government/nonprofit service providers – who guide clients in career management, leadership development, and job search.

This year, experts discussed how seven megatrends are changing the careers landscape, including:

Older workers persisting in the workforce,

Diversity conversations heating up within organizations,

Generation Z entering the workplace,

Artificial intelligence and other technologies changing the workplace and job search,

Remote work expanding as a common practice in many industries globally,

Positive psychology and wellbeing becoming commonplace in corporate and coaching conversations, and

Emotional intelligence growing in importance for hiring and succession planning decisions.

The insights into the latest trends originate annually from the Career Thought Leaders event entitled Career Jam: Where Experts Forecast The New & The Next. Career Jam participants include a diverse group of professionals who work on the front lines of the employment industry. Their insights – based on daily interactions with job seekers and hiring authorities worldwide – reveal dynamic changes in the way we work today, and the way we'll work tomorrow.

Marie Zimenoff, CEO of Career Thought Leaders (CTL), has evolved the event in recent years to focus on the impact global trends have on the careers industry and was among the career professionals who brainstormed the ideas, trends, and best practices shared in the report. "CTL convenes career professionals to keep them abreast of trends and best practices in the dynamic careers industry," said Zimenoff. "Career Jam challenges practitioners to look to the future and revolutionize their approach as career advancement becomes more complex in the new global economy."

About Career Thought Leaders (CTL):
The mission of Career Thought Leaders Consortium, an international think tank, is to advance and professionalize the careers industry by improving career management, leadership development, and career agility of professionals worldwide. CTL brings together experts from every sector and function within the industry, sharing best practices among those in workforce, college, primary/secondary school, corporate, and private practice to raise the bar for career services internationally. To learn more about Career Jam and download the 2020 Career Industry Trends White Paper, visit https://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/careerjam.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Fears surrounding the spread of Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) have sparked increased engagement with digital health in pregnant women looking for the latest updates on the virus. Babyscripts, the leading virtual care company for managing obstetrics, teamed up with clinical partner George Washington Medical Faculty Associates (GW-MFA) to disseminate relevant information about COVID-19 to new and expecting mothers. Mothers have engaged with the education at a rate of 98%, a stat that confirms how much mothers value real-time updates from their trusted provider.

Medical and product teams at Babyscripts and GW-MFA compiled a new resource complete with clear and concise recommendations and references to provide information on the virus and guidance on how to prevent its spread, and uploaded it to the mobile app for immediate patient access. The COVID-19 custom campaign from GW-MFA and Babyscripts limits the opportunity for disinformation, giving patients access to secure and accurate information directly from their trusted care provider in real-time. With new outbreaks and fresh information around the virus presenting every day, a dynamic and secure vehicle for communicating new advisories immediately to pregnant patients has proven essential.

"When I saw the email notification with the FAQs come through on the virus, I was relieved because until I received the notification through Babyscripts, I didn't know whether I should be concerned," said Miki Smith, a pregnant patient at GW-MFA who is in her second trimester. "There is a lot of misinformation out there. Given the evolving situation, it was helpful to get a consolidated position from my medical group: here is what to do and here is the actual risk. I could have gone to the CDC website and searched, but it felt better to get something from the medical team that I'm already getting care from."

Babyscripts will mount similar campaigns for all of their health system partners surrounding the Coronavirus to ensure that all patients have access to timely and relevant information around current advisories and staying healthy while pregnant. Working with their medical community, Babyscripts has drafted a general resource to be launched in the Babyscripts app that will be customizable by practice. The resource can be modified at any time by the provider, to ensure that patients are receiving the most up-to-date information.

"At times of crisis like this, access to accurate information is key for reducing anxiety and panic," said Juan Pablo Segura, President and Co-founder of Babyscripts. "There's a lot of conflicting information floating around on the internet, and pregnant women are especially vulnerable because they're in a unique situation that complicates their normal responses to things like virus-protection. Mobile health gives us the critical ability to communicate to these patients in real-time and answer their questions."

Babyscripts provides a virtual care solution for obstetrics that allows healthcare providers to deliver a new model of prenatal and postpartum care. Through a mobile app and remote monitoring experiences, the Babyscripts solution enables earlier risk detection and intervention, driving improved outcomes and increasing patient engagement and satisfaction. With Babyscripts' seamless integration, providers can automate certain aspects of care to streamline workflow, improve patient outcomes, and increase practice reimbursement.

About Babyscripts
Babyscripts is a company delivering a new model for prenatal and postpartum care that is transforming the way expectant mothers use technology to work with their healthcare providers. We've spent the last six years delivering the most-implemented mobile clinical solution for remote monitoring in pregnancy, with the mission to eliminate maternal mortality and improve access to care for all mothers. For more information on our virtual care solution and to request a demo, visit http://www.babyscripts.com.



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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

On Wednesday, Express Employment Professionals will release a new national survey of U.S. employees detailing education in America and its success in preparing the next generation for the workforce.

The survey, conducted by Harris Poll, reveals 80% of workers say the education system has failed to evolve to meet the needs of the workforce and examines what skills are necessary for today's careers and those of the future. This also includes how much education employees use daily at work and the need for continual learning opportunities.

The Harris Poll also dives into the value of a college education and the need for real-life job experience in education. Highlighting one of the hottest issues for the 2020 presidential election, the survey details who respondents think should pay for college and which generations worked while attending school to pay for their education.

"With an eye on the future, it's time for educators, businesses and policymakers to come to the table and discuss where gaps exist in education and how to collaborate to bridge them," said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express. "We recognize that teachers and professors do the best they can with the resources they are given, and we want to make sure their efforts are not in vain."

If you would like to obtain an advance copy of the survey results or arrange an interview with Express CEO Bill Stoller to discuss this topic, please contact Sheena Karami, Director of Corporate Communications and PR, at (405) 717-5966.

About Bill Stoller
William H. "Bill" Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the international staffing company has more
than 825 franchises in the U.S., Canada and South Africa, and beginning in 2020 will expand to Australia and New Zealand. Since its inception, Express has put more than 8 million people to work worldwide.

About Express Employment Professionals
At Express Employment Professionals, we're in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, our international network of franchises offer localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve, employing 552,000 people across North America in 2019. For more information, visit http://www.expresspros.com.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Strive Trips international are specifically designed to give high school student-athletes an opportunity for a real-life, community-based learning experience. Runners are invited to participate in three-week programs offered to Peru or Kenya.

Strive Trips: Kenya runs from July 15-August 4 and Strive Trips: Peru, July 17-August 6.

Explore the Sacred Valley, plunge in natural thermal hot springs, and end the journey exploring Machu Picchu. Strive Peru participants can add a one-week Spanish immersion program before their trip.

To Kenya, settle into life in the Rift Valley, stay in the High-Altitude Training Center, visit the Giraffe Sanctuary and wrap up the trip with a safari in the Masai Mara.

"We are so excited about working with Strive Trips. Imagine the opportunity while in high school to go to Machu Picchu or on a safari with other kids your age. Helping in the community, exploring the local sites, living with locals and can train each day. Added bonuses are the end of each program's adventure. What a dream!" says Jan O'Connor, EVP, US Sports Camps.

The programs foster a respect for the people, history and cultures present while also allowing athletes of any ability the opportunity to train. Staffed by professional coaches, athletes and seasoned traveler's, we not only understand what it takes to train at an elite level, but we ensure that each participant has a unique and meaningful experience.

The programs are coed, open to high school participants, with a group limit of 18. All ability levels are welcome, not limited to those with running experience. Prepare for 35-40 hours of community service while on the trips.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in learning more can visit Nike Running Camps.

About US Sports Camps

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



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Set to direct the Nike Field Hockey Camp at the University of St. Joseph, an all skills program, is the Bluejays' Head Field Hockey Coach, Karen Nell.

This camp will be the first field hockey camp for the Bluejays as they recently instated field hockey for the upcoming 20-21 season. While this will be Nell's first camp at the university, Nell has a long history with the sport after serving 13 years as Head Coach of the New Fairfield High School team and attended Boston College as a player. This summer new summer camp will be a high point for the field hockey team as they start their inaugural season in the fall.

"Karen and her staff are an excellent addition and we are thrilled to be offering a new camp program in Connecticut," exclaimed Liz Tellez, Sports Manager of Nike Field Hockey Camps. "This is a great opportunity to grow the game and introduce a new sport to more players in the Hartford area."

The All Skills field hockey camp in West Hartford will be open to girls of all ability levels. Over the course of three days, players will be able to train under Nell and her expert staff by undergoing drills that will help them learn the necessary tools to succeed in the sport. The camp program is designed to be an all-encompassing experience where campers can participate in position-specific training, gameplay, and mental toughness training.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in the program can visit Nike Field Hockey Camps 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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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2020

Poet and teacher Taylor Mali still remembers the metaphor and poem that a student crafted for herself from a list of words he had written on the blackboard.

My father is a broken mirror,
which is to say he's always been
hard to handle without cutting yourself.
He's been shattered into a thousand pieces,
but in every one I can still recognize
my own reflection.

That poem written in 2017 convinced Mali that he needed to invent some sort of game or activity to quickly generate thousands of unique metaphors. "I wanted to replicate her experience for others without having to waste valuable time writing lists of words on the board or talking about the different parts of speech that make up a metaphor."

Fast forward three years and Metaphor Dice is what he came up with, a writing prompt dice game, which is available on Amazon and was recently featured on the NPR podcast How I Built This. There are now two editions, the original 12-dice Starter Set, and a 9-dice expansion set which is nicknamed the "Erudition Edition" because of its slightly more challenging vocabulary (see below).

Underling both sets of dice is the understanding that metaphors are really just equations between nouns, adjectives, and objects. "Every human culture that has ever lived has developed some kind of metaphorical language to help us talk about and understand the big ideas in our life," Mali says. We comprehend difficult ideas by comparing them to smaller objects. Metaphors essentially say, "Pretend this concept is equal to this thing. What is Death? Death is a flawed miracle!"

Hailed by teachers as "a game changer for teaching creative writing," Metaphor Dice have found their way into classrooms. Even teachers and schools who cannot afford the dice have been able to receive a set as a result of the generosity of ordinary people. Anyone who visits the Metaphor Dice website has the opportunity to buy a set for a teacher they do not know. To date, almost 1,000 sets have been sent out this way.

CRAVEN vs. FECKLESS
After the success of the first set in 2018, Mali decided that the next step should be an expansion set containing slightly bigger and more challenging words. "I have a lot of followers who are teachers just like me," Mali says. "And I guess they just wanted to make the process a little more of a learning experience." Not every word will send you to the dictionary, however, "because that would quickly kill the joy of rolling dice and feel more like homework. Some are big vocabulary words, but the rest are just quirky and wonderful."

What about you? If you rolled the following metaphor, "My family is an obstinate junkyard," what would you write next? What treasures have you found among the scrap? What are the hours of operation? And what dog wanders the fence line each night by moonlight?



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FREDERICKSBURG, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Selling Power is pleased to announce it has released its 2020 list of the Top AI Solutions for Sales. This is the second year Selling Power has produced and published this list.

The number of applications for AI in sales continues to grow and has powerful implications for improving sales growth, increasing sales performance, and empowering sales teams to become more efficient and effective at generating leads.

Business Leaders Have Faith in AI for Sales
A Boston Consulting Group and MIT Sloan Management Review study, Reshaping Business With Artificial Intelligence, showed the faith many B2B sales leaders have placed in sales technology powered by AI. Among those surveyed, 83% said AI is a strategic priority, 84% believe AI will offer a competitive advantage, and 75% say AI will allow them to grow into new markets.

Key Ways AI Sales Technology Helps B2B Sales Teams

Increase Leads
According to Harvard Business Review, companies using AI for sales were able to increase their leads by more than 50%, reduce call time by 60-70%, and realize cost reductions of 40-60%.

Save on Administrative Time
CSO Insights has found that up to 36% of a salesperson's work week is spent in meetings and accomplishing administrative tasks. Gartner says AI, if deployed correctly, can automate almost half of the administrative tasks to which salespeople devote time each week.

Create More Accurate Sales Forecasts
The CSO Insights 2017 World-Class Sales Practices Study showed that the win rate of forecasted deals is 46.9% (less than half). And, according to Aberdeen Group, companies that have accurate sales forecasts are 10% more likely to grow their revenue year-over-year and 7% more likely to achieve their sales quotas. Sales technology tools enabled by AI help sales teams solve many of the conventional problems that typically lead to inaccurate sales forecasts.

Selling Power magazine founder and publisher Gerhard Gschwandtner says the explosion of AI tools for sales teams will be a game changer for B2B teams that are early to adopt.

"AI for sales has powerful potential to solve some of the most persistent challenges that have dogged B2B selling for years," says Gschwandtner. "We created this list to help sales leaders identify the right tool to onboard so they can start creating highly efficient and much more competitive sales organizations."

To see the solutions featured on the Selling Power Top AI Solutions for Sales in 2020, visit https://bit.ly/38sj69l.

About Selling Power
In addition to Selling Power, the leading digital magazine for sales managers and sales VPs since 1981, Personal Selling Power, Inc., produces the Sales Management Digest and Daily Boost of Positivity online newsletters (https://www.sellingpower.com/newsletters), as well as a series of five-minute videos featuring interviews with top executives. Selling Power is a regular media sponsor of the Sales 3.0 Conference (http://www.sales30conf.com), which is attended by more than 1,000 sales leaders each year.

About Gerhard Gschwandtner
Gerhard Gschwandtner is the founder and CEO of Selling Power, a multi-channel media company that produces the award-winning Selling Power magazine and Selling Power TV, a daily video interview series on sales success. He is the author of 17 books on the subjects of sales, management, and motivation and has been featured in more than 500 video interviews with sales and marketing leaders. Most recently, he has collaborated with world-renowned coaches and psychologists to create the Peak Performance Mindset workshop (http://www.mindsetscience.com) to help salespeople become high achievers personally and professionally



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Terry Hoyle, AIA, LEED AP, has joined Pfluger Architects as Director of the firm's new Dallas-Fort Worth office. A graduate of Louisiana Tech University, Hoyle has been an architect serving the Dallas-Fort Worth educational communities since 1990. His experience and passion for educational architecture make him a perfect fit for Pfluger, a firm that has worked with k-12 and higher education clients since 1973.

"Terry has led teams that have created exceptional designs and has established himself as an innovator and creative problem solver," said Brad Pfluger, President, and CEO of Pfluger Architects. "He is already proving to be a valued team member."

Pfluger's focus on sustainable design principles and practices dovetails with Hoyle's background. He led the team that designed the first net-zero elementary school in Texas. He has also published articles on sustainable design and green building practices.

Hoyle has a passion for outdoor pursuits—particularly hiking, skiing, and white-water rafting. He and his wife, a residential contractor, live in Dallas and have one son, a sophomore at SMU.

About Pfluger
Founded in Austin, Texas in 1973, Pfluger Architects plans and designs educational facilities that engage and inspire. With offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio, Pfluger has completed more than 450 projects totaling more than $1 billion in the last five years alone. Pfluger is committed to the responsible use and management of energy and natural resources by recommending locally sourced products and efficient building systems that meet client needs and budgets.


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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Retirees (and others) looking for ways to generate funds from home would be wise to consider teaching English online, where the primary qualification is simply having native English skills. It's a skill that can help fund a comfortable lifestyle—and it can pay from anywhere there's an internet connection. Qualified people need not have a teaching degree or any specialized qualifications beyond their native English skills.

"There has never been a better time to turn your English skills into an online income," says Kary Vannice, creator of Speak English and Get Paid, a course that explores the many earning paths open to English speakers, and host of a new Earn-with-English Online Masterclass. "The United Nations recently reported that more than 290 million students in 13 countries have had their regular in-class studies disrupted due to the coronavirus. Almost all of these students are now taking classes online. Major online English teaching companies are on a hiring spree to fill the demand.

"But it's not just the coronavirus that makes now a great time to teach English online," says Vannice. Even before this outbreak, there weren't enough English teachers to satisfy demand around the world. English is the language of the Internet—and the reach of the internet keeps expanding. A growing middle class worldwide is driving greater urbanization which, in turn, creates more demand for English skills as well. And the ability to speak English has been equated to higher pay. So the demand is significant. And now—more than ever—it's being met by native English speakers online.

"The e-learning sector is one of the world's fastest growing industries, slated to become a $65 billion-dollar industry by 2023," says Vannice. "You have a virtual 'perfect storm' of opportunity just waiting to be cashed in on. With a laptop, a speedy internet connection, and a little know-how, you can be set up in a matter of weeks to be earning online from the comfort of your own home."

"Many of these opportunities allow you to determine your own work hours, what type of students you work with, and how much or how little you work every week," Vannice explains. "Some employers even prefer to hire teachers with no prior teaching experience, so they can train them how to teach their way, using their learning materials. With so much opportunity, there really is something for everyone."

The editors at International Living argue that with many Americans already concerned their next egg might not hold out through retirement—even before the recent market crash—it makes good sense to have an income plan in place. Ideally, it's one that allows a person to earn from anywhere, in the hours they prefer, from right there at home, and without a long ramp-up time or lots of specialized qualifications. Teaching English online checks all those boxes.

"While the income from teaching English isn't enough to get rich, it's certainly adequate to sustain a life abroad," says Dan Carpenter, who lives with his family today in Panama.

"We quickly found ourselves embracing the slower pace of life, the Spanish language, and the interesting people that we met from all over the world. Because our English students are on the other side of the world, we teach very early in the morning (usually 4:30 a.m.). By 8 a.m., we are done teaching for the day, and ready to have fun with our kids."

That flexibility is attractive—and it comes built in, no matter if a person's home base is Hays, Kansas or Barcelona, Spain. "I've created my own schedule, teaching from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., Monday to Friday," says Tess Bercan, based in Costa Rica. "I earn about $1,000 a month doing this. However, you can earn up to $2,000 or more if you open up your availability. For me, this schedule is ideal. By 8 a.m., I'm done with my day, and I spend the rest of my time at the beach and meeting friends.

"Imagine opening a program similar to Skype on your laptop," Bercan says. "On it, you meet your students through video conference and teach them simple English for about 25 minutes. This is exactly what teaching online looks like."

More information, Your Guide to Teaching English Overseas for Fun and Profit can be found here: What Do You Need to Teach English Online?

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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

A recent report from the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) claims a chain of benefits will purportedly follow if the current cap on voucher enrollment for the state of Wisconsin is increased. It describes a "ripple effect of economic benefits that will reverberate throughout the state."

William J. Mathis, Managing Director of the National Education Policy Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, reviewed Ripple Effect: How Expanding School Choice Programs Can Lead to More College Graduates and a Stronger Economy. He found a "failing of logic" in how this ripple effect would actually occur.

The report presumes a causal chain of: raising the voucher cap from 4% to 20% → more voucher students in K-12 schools → higher graduation rates from college → higher lifetime earnings → more consumer spending → increased state and local taxes collected. The resulting benefits to Wisconsin are asserted to be $3.2 billion over 20 years. The final three steps are based on solid research, although the specific numbers are in some dispute. That is, when students graduate from college, they will have higher average incomes and will spend more, and pay more taxes, over their lifetimes. The numbers get complicated, however, when we start to consider factors like job market opportunities that can accommodate the increased percentage of college graduates.

The real problem with the analysis, however, lies in the first two steps. As Mathis explains, these steps are highly speculative and are based on very skimpy evidence.

First, raising voucher cap may not drive much of an increase in voucher students, since less than one percent of Wisconsin's districts currently reach the 4% voucher cap. That is, there appears to be very little demand-side need for the voucher-growth initiative. Even more troubling is the report's reliance on one problematic study for its key argument that voucher use leads to a specific determined increase in graduation rates from four-year colleges (a 38% increase).

Adding to these problems, the trumpeted dollar figure in the report literally doesn't add up. Lifting the voucher cap, readers are told, will generate a $3.2 billion increase in consumer spending and personal gains. But the figures presented in the report come up exactly $91 million short of $3.2 billion. This is undoubtedly just arithmetic carelessness (and it's not clear which figures are the source of the error), but does further undermine one's faith in the research.

In addition to Mathis' explanation that the report's causal links are weakly explained and lacking in support, he points to other prominent unaddressed issues: social stratification, inequitable selection effects, the cost of running two school systems, and the effects of the vouchers on learning. For all of these reasons, Mathis explains, the report offers no assistance to policymakers or others.

Find the review, by William J. Mathis, at:
https://nepc.colorado.edu/thinktank/ripple-effect

Find Ripple Effect: How Expanding School Choice Programs Can Lead to More College Graduates and a Stronger Economy, written by Will Flanders and published by the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, at:
http://www.will-law.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/will-ripple-effect-v3.pdf

NEPC Reviews (http://thinktankreview.org) provide the public, policymakers, and the press with timely, academically sound reviews of selected publications. NEPC Reviews are made possible in part by support provided by the Great Lakes Center for Education Research and Practice: http://www.greatlakescenter.org

The National Education Policy Center (NEPC), a university research center housed at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education, produces and disseminates high-quality, peer-reviewed research to inform education policy discussions. Visit us at: https://nepc.colorado.edu



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CRANSTON, R.I. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce their participation in the upcoming SMTA Dallas Expo and Tech Forum taking place on March 24, 2020 at the Plano Event Center in Plano, TX. AIM Solder will highlight its REL electronic solders.

REL22 is an award-winning, high reliability alloy developed to address reliability and production quality issues common to similar multi-element alloys. Both internal and customer testing has proven that REL22 improves product survival in extreme thermal exposure operating environments such as under-hood automotive, avionics/aerospace and LED lighting. REL61 is ideally suited for industries which require a cost effective alternative to SAC305 with no loss of processing performance or durability. REL61 provides significant advantages over other no-low silver alloys by offering better flow characteristics at lower temperatures, thus reducing PCB damage and assembly costs.

To discover all of AIM's products and services, visit the company at the SMTA Dallas Chapter Expo and Tech Forum in stand # 200 for more information and to speak with one of AIM's knowledgeable staff members.

About AIM
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service and training. For more information about AIM, visit http://www.aimsolder.com.



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OMAHA, NEB. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak in addition to the seasonal flu. It reports the flu vaccines for this year have been updated to better match circulating flu viruses and offers information to help protect your family from respiratory diseases, such as the flu and coronavirus, on its website. The Maids, armed with the muscle of Mr. Clean, offers these tips to cut down on the spread of germs in your home to aid in keeping your family happy and healthy.

Get a flu shot. According to the CDC, this is still the strongest defense against the influenza virus, and it's not too late.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home when you are sick.

Wash your hands frequently with warm soapy water. Scrub for at least 20 seconds. Have young children? Have them sing the ABCs while they scrub for a fun way to pass the time. Carry hand sanitizer with you for those times you can't wash with soap and water.

Regularly properly disinfect commonly touched surfaces in your home such as phones, doorknobs, remotes, and light switches on a regular basis. Germs can live on surfaces for up to 48 hours.

Wash items such as towels and bedding regularly with hot water to kill germs. If someone in the home is sick, be sure to wash these items before they are shared.

If someone in your home has been ill, it's a good idea to give your whole house a deep scrubbing, making sure to disinfect all hard surfaces where germs might live.

The Maids, the exclusive cleaning partner of Mr. Clean, uses its proprietary, Healthy Touch Deep Cleaning System to ensure a healthy cleaning process and provide the families we service with the cleanest, healthiest living environment possible. The Healthy Touch cleaning system is a 22-step process that combines healthy cleaning products and strict attention to detail. This along with our HEPA filtered back pack vacuums leave our customer's homes clean and healthy.

Let The Maids help your family fight illnesses and schedule a deep cleaning for your home. For more information, and to find the office nearest you, visit http://www.maids.com.

About The Maids:
Exclusive partner of Mr. Clean and known for its 22-Step Healthy Touch Deep Cleaning System, The Maids is the only franchised residential cleaning service to clean for health, combining environmentally preferable cleaning supplies and state-of-the-art equipment with a methodical process to maintain the healthiest living environment possible for families. Trust your home to the team that's trusted by Mr. Clean. Visit The Maids (http://www.maids.com) for more information.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) and Medical Optometry of America (MOA), the first national optometric brand in the country focused on medical eye care, announced today that they have entered into a unique collaboration with the goal of providing new graduates and residents exposure to medical optometry through an innovative practice model.

"As the optometry field changes and new practice models emerge, we strongly believe that as an educational institution we need to provide students with a diversity of experiences in clinical environments that best prepares them for tomorrow's optometry," states Howard Purcell, OD, NECO President and CEO. "Working with MOA, not only do we offer more options for graduates, NECO will also have early insight into emerging practice models."

"Our profession is undergoing tremendous transformation with significant financial pressures from a growing number of non-traditional competitors. At the same time, the aging population is accelerating demand for medical eye care and yet most patients and their primary physicians don't know they can access this level of care from Optometric Clinicians. These dynamics represent an opportunity and I believe the collaboration between NECO and MOA offers tremendous upside potential for NECO graduates and the Optometric Profession as a whole," states Jim Thimons, OD and MOA's Chief Medical Officer.

For NECO, the affiliation creates opportunities for post-graduate training and practice in medical optometry at MOA's sites. Together, the organizations will also explore the potential of developing a digital education platform to expand high quality continuing education programs for optometrists throughout the country.

Optometrists entering the field today can opt to work in a variety of different practice models that were rarely seen just a decade ago. Today, optometrists can practice in a multitude of settings, from private practice to national retail companies to startups. The change is not without notice. Representatives from every sector of the eye care industry gathered in November at the New England College of Optometry to share expertise and discuss the evolving nature of eye care and the implications for how optometric education and the optometric profession can benefit from working together in unique partnerships.

About Medical Optometry America
Medical Optometry America (MOA) is a marketing and management company created to catalyze change in the optometric profession by providing a turnkey system for forward-thinking optometrists to shift more completely to a sustainable medical model. The first national optometric brand in the country focused on medical eye care, MOA provides independent optometrists the opportunity to participate in a brand and practice management system that stands for exceptional medical eye care and inspires consumer confidence and demand for those services. Practices joining the MOA System will be positioned for future growth, with the marketing muscle to stay competitive in a rapidly changing environment. Visit http://www.medodamerica.com to learn more.

About New England College of Optometry
New England College of Optometry is an independent graduate college of optometry that educates students for careers in eye care delivery, research and education. Founded in 1894, NECO is the oldest continuously operating school of optometry in the country and was the first to develop a network of clinical affiliations for clinical training. We challenge students to think creatively about vision and sight and to contribute to the future of the field. In doing so, we provide quality optometric care to more than 150,000 individuals annually and serve the community through a network of health care organizations and access to vision screenings. http://www.neco.edu



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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

VirtualPBX announced today that it has received the 2020 Product of the Year Award from TMC and Internet Telephony Magazine.

This receipt marks VirtualPBX's fourth consecutive Product of the Year win for its Dash Business Phone System, which has gone through significant development in every year since 2017. The award represents not just the consistency of the phone system but for its innovation and ability to adapt to a changing marketplace.

"It's amazing to see our string of Product of the Year wins stacked next to one another," said VirtualPBX COO Lon Baker. "We've done an incredible job, and I'm sure we'll continue to do great work in the coming years."

Baker was quick to mention the VirtualPBX team as the driving force behind this success.

"It's not just our Dash Phone System that deserves this award. It's all the people on our team who put in the time and energy to make the platform what it has become. This includes our engineers who build and maintain the code, our customer support and sales reps who offer guidance and advice to customers, our marketing team that spreads the word of our development, the partners who work hard to support our efforts, and the management that pulls it all together."

The VirtualPBX Dash Phone System is continually being updated with new features. Recent additions to the platform include upgrades to the Web Phone and its syncing capabilities with ACD Queues and a redesign of its Dashboard to more prominently feature Do Not Disturb functionality.

VirtualPBX customers are brought into the fold early with beta tests, like Zapier Integration. Furthermore, there are a handful of features in development like SMS text messaging and Call Center capability that were created in response to customer demand.

Rich Tehrani, the CEO of TMC, noted the importance of customers in his comment to all of this year's award recipients:

"Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award. The recipients represent leaders within the VoIP and IP Communications industries and have demonstrated innovation and excellence. We look forward to seeing their future successes and continued leadership driving new solutions for their customers."

This represents VirtualPBX's sentiments exactly for what it hopes to achieve in the communications market. Customers should have access to powerful tools that make their business operations more effective and more efficient. They can achieve these goals with the VirtualPBX Business Phone System.

About VirtualPBX

VirtualPBX develops a powerful, affordable VoIP Phone System for businesses of all sizes. Enjoy professional features like Auto Attendant, Ring Groups, Zapier Integration, and full-featured Web Phone with every plan. Upgrade to Call Recording, External Storage, and more as needed. VirtualPBX supports office phones and personal devices, including business smartphones in its nation-wide 4G LTE network. Award-winning SIP Trunking and networking services are also available from this San Jose-based business of more than 20 years market experience.

VirtualPBX Contact:
Rachel Anderson, Vice President of Design & Marketing
888.825.0800 Ext. 339
Rachel.Anderson [at] VirtualPBX.com

About INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine

INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the IP Communications Authority since 1998. Beginning with the first issue, INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space.

About TMC

Through education, industry news, live events and social influence, global buyers rely on TMC's content-driven marketplaces to make purchase decisions and navigate markets. Leading vendors turn to TMC for unparalleled branding, thought leadership and lead generation opportunities.



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INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

TouchPoint One, the leading provider of performance optimization solutions for contact centers, announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Acuity a 2020 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award winner. The 2020 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award highlights products that enable their clients to meet and exceed the expectations of their customers. Acuity is distinguished for its impressive feature-set and the latest enhancements to its Sidekick agent-coaching, A-GAME performance gamification, Collaborative Performance Review, and Automated Compliance features.

"Acuity is the performance optimization platform of choice for large contact centers genuinely committed to empowering their workforce," said Greg Salvato, CEO of TouchPoint One. "TouchPoint One is fixated on reimagining how analytics, and business process and user experience design can transform contact center performance management to enable better decision making, workforce engagement, and process execution for every employee. We are sincerely grateful to TMC for recognizing TouchPoint One and the Acuity Performance Optimization Platform with the 2020 CUSTOMER Magazine Product of the Year Award."

Founded on the TouchPoint One Performance Optimization Model, Acuity continuously assimilates disparate systems data to establish a complete and dynamic performance management intelligence framework that serves as the foundation for a suite of modular business features. Acuity's primary components include; role-based dashboards, balanced scorecards, gamification, messaging, analytics, reporting, agent coaching, performance-based pay, incentive and reward, performance review and appraisal, and quality and compliance monitoring. Acuity is a hosted Software-as-a-Service featuring award-winning gamification, user experience design, and data visualization techniques. Each Acuity implementation is custom-configured and tailored to fit the needs of each specific client.

"On behalf of both TMC and CUSTOMER magazine, it is my pleasure to honor TouchPoint One with a 2020 Product of the Year Award," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. "Its Acuity solution has proven deserving of this elite status, and I look forward to continued innovation from TouchPoint One in 2020 and beyond."

The 2020 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award recognizes vendors that are advancing the call center, CRM and teleservices industries one solution at a time. The award highlights products that enable their clients to meet and exceed the expectations of their customers.

Visit the TouchPoint One web site to learn more about the features and benefits of Acuity or to schedule a demo.

TMC's CUSTOMER Magazine
Since 1982, CUSTOMER magazine has been the voice of the call/contact center, CRM, and teleservices industries. CUSTOMER has helped the industry germinate, grow, mature and prosper, and has served as the leading publication in helping these industries that have had such a positive impact on the world economy to continue to thrive. Please visit http://www.customer.tmcnet.com.

About TouchPoint One
TouchPoint One is the leading provider of performance optimization solutions for contact centers. The Company's Acuity product is a full-featured employee engagement and performance management platform that enables improved decision making, talent development, and process execution at every operational level. TouchPoint One customer contact solutions deliver the compelling benefits of gamification, balanced scorecards, employee dashboards, and advanced performance management through innovative design and complete, functional alignment with business processes and strategies. http://www.touchpointone.com

TouchPoint One, Acuity, A-GAME, and Sidekick are registered trademarks of TouchPoint One, LLC. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners. 2020 TouchPoint One, LLC. All rights reserved.



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PHOENIX (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

CampusLogic, higher education's leading student financial success platform, today announced the release of an in-depth data report, Leveling Up for Student Financial Success: Student Sentiment Regarding Financial Decisions in Higher Education. Completed in conjunction with Gallup, this report highlights the data behind student decisions throughout their higher education journeys as they relate to their experiences with financial aid. Read the entire report here.

"Our research found that almost 75% of students say a fragmented financial aid process affected their academic performance. We need to stop talking about student retention and academic achievement as if they are somehow disconnected from the student financial aid experience," commented Gregg Scoresby, CampusLogic CEO. "It is quite clear that every college president interested in student retention should have a student financial success plan at their institution. Student financial success should be a strategic imperative at every school."

CampusLogic is purpose-driven and focused on its mission to help schools change lives—a mission that is linked to every step in the student higher education journey. In its latest data report, the company evaluated responses from more than 25,000 U.S. adults who are either higher education alumni or report having some college but no degree. Both respondents and alumni answer crucial questions regarding issues they faced when funding their education, as well as how those issues affected the outcome of their higher education experiences.

Among other impactful data points, nearly three out of four respondents indicated a cumbersome financial aid process negatively affected their academic performance—leaving them more focused on how to pay for school rather than on the academic training they were pursuing. The report details factors that affect students at the crucial junctures of planning, funding, and completing their education. Key insights show that difficulty with the financial aid process affects student decisions regarding where to enroll and their persistence in degree programs—and students who do not complete worry about the affordability of their institutions.

Participants in the study confirm that stress from a variety of sources often leaves them feeling as if their only recourse is to drop out of school completely—contributing to the growing debt-without-a-degree crisis. Alumni and non-completers detail what they truly need from higher education institutions and answer the following questions in this revealing report:

What are the main causes of financial stress for students?

Does the financial aid process impact academic success?

How are different racial groups impacted differently by financial aid?

"We've long known that financing plays a stressful role in students' lives. Data like this helps us comprehensively explore—for the very first time—the points and magnitude of where that stress occurs over the long journey between shopping for a college or program and paying off the last loan dollar," said Carlo Salerno, CampusLogic VP of Research. Along with the new data, this report offers actionable steps that schools can take to empower student financial success, and therefore, drive higher retention and completion rates.

About CampusLogic   

CampusLogic helps schools change lives by delivering the first—and only—Student Financial Success platform that incorporates a net price calculator, complete scholarship management, personalized digital communications, simplified financial aid verification, 24x7 multilingual virtual advising, tuition and scholarship crowdfunding, and integrated data visualizations. Over 500 schools across the  country use CampusLogic to provide their students with an easy, mobile, and personalized experience to simplify the financial success journey, resulting in increased enrollment,  better informed borrowing, and improved retention. CampusLogic annually hosts EmpowerED, a conference dedicated to providing student financial success professionals with access to industry trends, best practices, and networking opportunities with like-minded colleagues. For more information, visit campuslogic.com.    

Media Contact   
Allison Duquette  
Chief Revenue Officer, CampusLogic   
Allison.duquette@campuslogic.com



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DUBLIN (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

The data, which describes usage patterns across US K–12 learning products since 2012, comes from assessment solutions provider Learnosity, whose technology boasts 14.8 million monthly active users.

Informed by data derived from their millions of users, the company has created a short video to illustrate the race between tech giants for classroom dominance in the US over the last 8 years. The resulting bar chart shows one company clearly outmanoeuvring its rivals.

"Before we looked at the data, we already knew about the meteoric rise of Chromebooks since their introduction in 2011 – but their sheer dominance in the schools market is astounding to see," said Gavin Cooney, Learnosity CEO. "As of a year ago, Google said that 30 million Chromebooks were used in education, and our data suggests that Google continues to absolutely crush it. Equally remarkable is how quickly Windows has died as the dominant operating system in education."

The factors behind Chromebook's success include:
-Lower-cost devices.
-An ecosystem of free tech (with apps like Google Classroom, Slides and Keep).
-No local storage as it's cloud-based.

If you're building an assessment product, it's invaluable to know the most (and least) commonly used operating systems when functionality testing for the majority of users.

"Just make sure you build for Chromebooks (including offline) when building an education product," said Cooney. "Incidentally, we're seeing usage of Internet Explorer plummet to 0.24%, so you're probably safe to save the expense and finally scratch it off the list of browsers you test on."

About Learnosity

Learnosity is an edtech company specializing in assessment solutions with offices in Sydney, New York, LA, and Dublin. Offering a suite of flexible authoring, assessment, and analytics APIs, Learnosity enables organizations from a wide range of sectors to easily incorporate powerful assessment capabilities into any digital product, allowing clients to dramatically reduce their development cycles and time-to-market while availing of innovative, industry-leading software.

For enquiries or information, please contact: marketing(at)learnosity(dot)com.



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MCLEAN, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

As a leading provider of mobile Internet connectivity and devices for students and workers, Kajeet is reacting quickly to an influx of demand for its remote connectivity solutions from both education and enterprise customers.

"We're definitely seeing increased activity as schools and businesses ramp up their contingency planning," says Michael Flood, VP of Strategy at Kajeet. "While schools are facing the possibility of extended closures, it's important to keep in mind that many students don't have Internet access at home or share a computer with others in the same household. Our solutions address both challenges about safe connectivity for students and the need for Chromebooks for education. For enterprise customers, the concerns are much the same. Our hotspots and mobile devices give customers the ability to maintain productivity levels in case employees need to work from home."

Kajeet offers mobility solutions including wireless data plans, hotspots, Chromebooks, and a management portal that allows complete visibility and management of connected devices, the ability to pool and transfer data on multiple networks, and block unnecessary websites and applications.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Robert R. Kane III, a shareholder in the West Palm Beach office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A., has been appointed chair of the Best Buddies Advisory Board in Palm Beach. Kane has been a member of the board since 2017.

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), according to its website.

"I was attracted to Best Buddies years ago when I learned of the group's mission and activities to enrich the lives of youth and adults with and without IDD," Kane said. "I am excited to continue to work with my fellow board members to grow the footprint of Best Buddies' representation in the community and address the underemployment of individuals with IDD. We hope that many in our community will join us at our upcoming Best Buddies Friendship Walk on May 16."

The Beach Best Buddies Friendship Walk: West Palm Beach will take place in from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 16 at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. The goal of the Friendship Walk is to raise awareness for inclusion, friendship, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for people with IDD. All funds raised in support of the walk go towards funding local Best Buddies programs.

At Greenberg Traurig, Kane is a member of the firm's Litigation Practice and focuses on general litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction defects, and products liability with a focus on medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Kane also represents real estate developers, commercial property owners, shopping centers, high-net-worth individuals, and a wide-variety of businesses through contract issues, state and federal regulatory claims, turnover disputes, land disputes, employment disputes, and business torts. Since 2014, Kane has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Florida Super Lawyers. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Kane was a student-athlete at the University of Florida where he obtained both his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees and was part of two college football national championship teams.

About Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice: Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice includes a team of more than 600 attorneys. The firm's trial lawyers regularly appear in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as in appellate courts before international arbitration panels. They work closely with in-house counsel to develop a strategy that best fits a litigation cost and proficiency model appropriate to the client's unique needs and goals.



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LONDON (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Learning Technologies Group plc (LTG), a global leader in the high-growth workplace learning and talent industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire all intellectual property and assets relating to Blackboard's Open LMS platform for $31.7 million (less some customary purchase price adjustments). Following completion of the transaction, Open LMS will be invested in as a standalone brand within LTG's portfolio of best-in-class businesses.

The addition of Open LMS offers significant synergies across the Group's portfolio of businesses, enhancing LTG's current offering of learning platforms and meeting the needs of existing clients seeking open-source solutions. LTG will commit dedicated resources to Open LMS as a unique operation, encouraging organic and synergistic growth. Under a partnership agreement, LTG is to resell Blackboard products integrating with Open LMS.

The largest commercial Moodle¹ provider in the world, Open LMS is deployed globally across dozens of countries and is supported by a global team of eLearning and technology experts. Led by learning technology leader and Moodle expert, Phill Miller, Open LMS will form the foundation for a consolidation strategy, supporting further value-add within LTG and the Moodle community.

The acquisition of Open LMS is a significant step towards LTG's ambition to achieve a strong foothold in the Moodle market. LTG's proven ability to support the continuing growth of acquired businesses will be enhanced by opportunities to cross-sell other LTG brands.

LTG Chief Executive, Jonathan Satchell, commented, "I am delighted to welcome Open LMS into the Group. We are excited, not only by the introduction of the Open LMS product into our portfolio, but by the addition of the talented workforce transferring into the Group under Phill's leadership. I am keen to see how we can further develop the capability afforded by this acquisition in the coming weeks and months."

LTG Chief Innovation and Product Officer, Tim Martin, to whom Open LMS will report, added, "We believe organisations' learning platform needs vary wildly, and we intend to serve organisations in all geographies and with all manner of requirements. From high-consequence situations, where PeopleFluent is a great fit, to educational and governmental agencies, where Open LMS serves, we believe we have the coverage to meet our clients' needs, rather than to have them accommodate our offerings. We're particularly excited about our ability to serve the mid-market with a complete SaaS offering via Open LMS."

With financial and leadership investment from LTG, Open LMS is expected to drive innovation around the Moodle platform, creating unique functionality for its clients by evolving Moodle and integrating with other market-leading LTG products. Clients will be supported in creating a holistic solution for instruction and learning needs. LTG remains committed to student data privacy as it does with its other learning-related products and services.

Open LMS Managing Director, Phill Miller, who will remain with the business under LTG ownership, commented, "We're continuing to see the distinction between education and corporate training disappear, and the global Moodle community is a reflection of that trend. With its 'buy and grow' strategy of investment, LTG is the perfect partner to help us grow by continuously creating a better experience for clients. LTG's global scale and success in supporting its participating businesses will fit well with our local and regional presence and expertise. I'm excited to connect with many of our clients over the next several weeks and months to share our plans and get feedback on the next set of innovations we plan to build."

About Learning Technologies Group
Learning Technologies Group is a leader in the high-growth workplace e-learning and talent management industries. The Group offers end-to-end learning and talent management solutions ranging from strategic consultancy, through a range of content and platform solutions to analytical insights that enable corporate and government clients to close the gap between current and future workforce capability.

LTG is listed on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (LTG.L) and headquartered in London. The Group has offices in Europe, the United States, Asia-Pacific and South America.



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MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Zach Lamppa and Tom Chorske, the Hockey Dads proudly announced today they have broken three hockey-related World Records.

Proudly sponsored by Gray Duck Spirits, the Hockey Dads are on a mission to remind us all that hockey should be fun and positive. The newest records set recently include the World Record for the longest goal of 315 feet (Chorske), the longest backhand pass of 305 feet (Lamppa) and the longest save by a six year old of 320 feet (Judd Lamppa).

"These are benchmarks we set to inspire hockey players of all ages to try and achieve great things while making it fun and positive," said Zach Lamppa, Founder and World Record Holder of the Hockey Dads. "We want this to become a movement to let people, especially kids, find the fun in perfecting their hockey skills."

In November of 2018 Lamppa and Chorske, a Minnesota Hockey Legend set the World Record for longest hockey pass of 904 feet on the pristine early ice of Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. Lamppa who grew up in Virginia, MN, and now resides in Detroit Lakes, MN said that record was just the start.

"Now that a few records have been set we are looking forward to seeing youth hockey players, moms, dads and even grandparents take aim at these numbers," said Lamppa. "Records are made to be broken and we want to provide an avenue for lovers of hockey to make their mark."

The Hockey Dads are encouraging players of all ages from all over the world to try their hand at breaking these recently set records and submit their video to the Hockey Dads website. Sponsor partners Gray Duck Spirts and The Minnesotan, a lifestyle apparel company will team up to recognize any new world record submitted.   

"For both players and parents. It's all about having a positive attitude in the game of hockey," said Lamppa. "There are so many pressures we all face. The pressure of making a team, the pressure of getting ice time and the pressure of winning games. We want to create something that is simply about getting on the ice as a family and just find the simple enjoyment of the game."

Attention Editors and Show Producers:
If you have any interest in booking an interview with these Hockey Dads and Guinness Recordholders please contact publicist Robb Leer at 612.701.0608 or Robbl@leercommunication.com, he can make coordinating and scheduling easy and hassle free.



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AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

The nation's only comprehensive training in Yoga Science and meditation as holistic mind/body medicine will be taught at The American Meditation Institute's (AMI) 32 credit hour CME conference October 20-24, 2020 at the Wyndhurst Manor & Club Resort at Miraval in Lenox, Massachusetts. Entitled The Heart and Science of Yoga, this 12th annual event is accredited through the American Medical Association and American Nurses Association, and is designed to help identify, prevent and relieve stress and burnout experienced by physicians and healthcare professionals in dealing with the extraordinary demands created by today's medical culture and the coronavirus epidemic.

According to the annual "National Physician Burnout, Depression & Suicide Report" recently published in Medscape Report the rate of burnout among physicians has remained high over the past few years. This is troubling given that an average of 69% of physicians across all generations report that burnout has a moderate to severe impact their lives. The fallout from burnout symptoms follows physicians into their personal lives as well. Approximately 73% of physicians say burnout has an impact on their relationships.

The dedication, enthusiasm, and teaching methodology of the entire AMI faculty create a dynamic and interactive course for their students. Each faculty member is committed to the advancement and training of Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine. This year's faculty includes Leonard Perlmutter, AMI founder and conference director; Michael Greger MD, founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and internationally recognized speaker and best-selling author; Sat Bir Singh Khalsa PhD, Director of Research for the Kundalini Research Institute, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Anthony Santilli MD, board-certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Jesse Ritvo MD, Assistant Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatry, University of Vermont Health Center; Renee Rodriguez-Goodemote MD, Medical Director of the Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center; Joshua Zamer MD, Medical Director for Addiction Medicine at Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center and Chairman of the Department of Family Practice; Anita Burock-Stotts MD, board certified in Internal Medicine; Janine Pardo MD, board-certified Internist emphasizing Preventive Care, and founder of the Weston Internal Medicine and Wellness Center in Weston, MA; Gustavo Grodnitzky PhD, Chair of the AMI Psychological Education Committee; Kristin Kaelber, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Cleveland, Ohio; Jenness Cortez Perlmutter, faculty member of The American Meditation Institute, and Lee Albert, NMT, acclaimed neuromuscular therapist and gentle yoga instructor.

As part of its ongoing effort to redress the physician burnout issue, The American Meditation Institute in 2009 conducted a retrospective case study of participants who previously completed "The Heart and Science of Yoga" curriculum. The findings included these positive, reproducible, long-term health-promoting changes: significant reductions in stress and fear, decreased anxiety and depression, lowered blood pressure, lowered heart rate, improved restorative sleep, improved energy levels, increased creative capacity, diminishment of migraine headaches, elimination of irritable bowel syndrome, enhanced happiness and optimism, reduced cholesterol levels, diminished or extinguished acute and chronic pain, weight loss and increased breathing capacity.

According to AMI founder and conference director Leonard Perlmutter, "The interface of lifestyle, inflammation and allostatic load is where meaningful change can happen. The more consistently the therapeutic practices of Yoga Science are incorporated into the daily lives of physicians and other healthcare professionals, the better equipped they will be to redefine every "problem" as simply a situation that they are confident to deal with."

Keyvan Hariri MD, board certified in Family Medicine in Manhattan Beach California and a "Heart and Science of Yoga" conference alumni. In his final evaluation he wrote, "This curriculum has been transformational, inspiring and self-empowering. I highly recommend this conference to every healthcare practitioner."

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About the American Meditation Institute
The American Meditation Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to the teaching and practice of Yoga Science, meditation and its allied disciplines as mind/body medicine. In its holistic approach to wellness, AMI combines the healing arts of the East with the practicality of modern Western science. The American Meditation Institute offers a wide variety of classes, retreats, and teacher training programs. AMI also publishes "Transformation" a quarterly journal of meditation as holistic mind/body medicine. Call 518.674.8714 for a mail or email subscription.

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RADFORD, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Radford University celebrated the grand reopening of Reed Hall and Curie Hall following a three-year, $33 million renovation. CannonDesign was the prime architect and laboratory planner, while Waller, Todd & Sadler, a Woolpert Company, provided architecture and interior design services for the project. Planning began in 2016 and incorporated 94,840 square feet of classrooms, labs, offices, collaborative space and research facilities.

Reed Hall, constructed in 1939, and Curie Hall, built in 1971, were transformed to serve the current and future needs of faculty and students at the Artis College of Science and Technology. At the ribbon-cutting event, Radford University President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., said he looks forward to the expanded possibilities for collaboration this renovation brings.

"I cannot wait to see the amazing discoveries that will be made by our faculty and students in this state-of-the-art facility, designed for learning and research," said Hemphill, adding that this collaboration is "a defining characteristic for Radford University and the Highlander experience."

The facility supports several university science departments and includes an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Center, a Geohazards and Unmanned Systems Research Center, a Geology Maker Lab, a Tree Ring Lab, GIS Center, a Virtual Reality Lab, the Artis Cybersecurity Training and Education Lab, a greenhouse and dedicated housing for the school's Scanning Tunnel Microscope.

Woolpert Architect and Practice Leader Stelios Xystros said the buildings were redesigned to support the modern needs of students and the Artis College's evolving curriculum.

"Universities have to plan for the next step in education and provide the environment that will best promote and further students' needs. This is especially true in the rapidly developing fields of science and technology," Xystros said. "Radford has made an extremely sound investment in the school and its students, who now have the opportunity to help move the world forward. We are honored to support the vision of Radford and the university community that has been overwhelmingly supportive of this project."

CannonDesign Architect and Vice President Stephen Stinnette remarked on how the renovated facility reflects on the past, while looking toward the future.

"This 21st-century academic science facility restores the historic Reed Hall as the primary entrance to the Artis College of Science and Technology, while providing modern, light-filled collaboration space inserted seamlessly into the void between the two buildings," Stinnette said. "With the university's mission emphasizing excellence in teaching, scholarship and a vision toward the future, this project provides state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories that will serve Radford University well for many years to come."

About Waller, Todd & Sadler, a Woolpert Company
Waller, Todd & Sadler, a Woolpert Company, offers architecture, planning, interior design and LEED services to both public and private sector clients. It is a testimony to the firm's professional abilities and commitment to customer service that approximately 90 percent of Waller, Todd & Sadler's work is from repeat clients. Woolpert is the fastest-growing architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm in the country and is ranked 93rd among ENR's Top 500 Design Firms. For over 100 years and 30 offices in North America, the firm serves federal, state and local governments; private and public companies and universities; energy and transportation departments; and the U.S. Armed Forces. For more information, visit woolpert.com.

About CannonDesign
CannonDesign is an integrated design firm that leverages the heart, passion and intelligence of our more than 1,000 creative thinkers to develop solutions for some of the greatest challenges facing our clients and society. Whether designing for equity in education, accessible healthcare, inclusive communities, new scientific discoveries or the "next big idea" in business, we partner with organizations to help them improve human life. Our ability to help organizations realize life-centered outcomes is one of the reasons Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world. For more information, please visit http://www.cannondesign.com.



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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is leading a national effort to recover forgotten and little-known literature by women authors in digital environments. With the support of a $50,000 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, SIUE's Jessica DeSpain, PhD, is leading a team of 20 collaborators from across the country in the project: Society for the Study of American Women Writers (SSAWW) Recovery Hub.

"We are through the moon to receive support from the NEH for this important work," said DeSpain, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature, and co-director of the SIUE Interdisciplinary Research and Informatics Scholarship (IRIS) Center. "This collaboration involves a series of planning activities that will create a network of scholars to surface works by women writers through digital methods, and also provide support, mentorship and peer-review services for women in the digital humanities."

"Feminist scholars have been doing this recovery work in scholarly publications and classrooms for decades, with authors such as Zora Neale Hurston, Harriet Jacobs and María de Burton reappearing in print and digital publications," DeSpain added.

The Hub will operate as a mechanism for pooled funding bids and offer hands-on consultation to navigate project management, quality control, sustainability and peer review in order to increase the quantity and quality of recovery projects on American women authors.

The long list of expert project contributors includes two institutional collaborators. The Center for Digital Research in the Humanities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, led by Emily Rau, will design an online editorial environment for scholars to work on editing and publishing texts together. Additionally, Kristen Lillvis of Marshall University will design a collaboration space for students and teachers to talk about projects in the hub as a part of their course work.

"All of the projects will be linked to and showcased on a site hosted at SIUE's IRIS Center that includes a back-end collaboration area for peer review, and a front-facing cross-institutional pedagogical forum for classrooms across the country to discuss linked projects," DeSpain explained.

According to DeSpain, services offered through the SIUE IRIS Center will include:

Human consultation: The project team will build a network of paid consultants with content expertise and digital humanities experience to help scholars plan for project management, hosting, digitization, acquisition and fair use.

Audience: The Hub will automatically reach broader audiences, because it will be linked to SSAWW and Legacy, the society's official journal.

Project cultivation: Many digital humanities practitioners do not have access to service space or technicians on their campuses. Each year, the Hub will accept up to five projects that will receive extensive consultation, hosting and the promise of long-term management.

Peer review: The project team will work with Legacy and SSAWW to envision a process grounded in feminist theory, including open peer review that emphasizes one-on-one guidance at all stages, and encourages scholars to build upon and cite the work of feminist scholars.

The NEH-funded project began in February and will run for two years. To learn more about this project and the SIUE IRIS Center, call 618-650-2667 or visit iris.siue.edu.

Central to SIUE's exceptional and comprehensive education, the College of Arts and Sciences offers degree programs in the natural sciences, humanities, arts, social sciences, and communications. The College touches the lives of all SIUE students helping them explore diverse ideas and experiences, while learning to think and live as fulfilled, productive members of the global community. Study abroad, service-learning, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities better prepare SIUE students not only to succeed in our region's workplaces, but also to become valuable leaders who make important contributions to our communities.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Synagro Technologies Inc., the preeminent provider of biosolids and residuals solutions services in North America, is pleased to announce its participation in the 2020 South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 15 to 18, 2020, at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Join us inside the Convention Center at Booth 432 to learn about the many ways Synagro can assist you with biosolids, residuals and organic feedstocks management. From thermal drying and composting to digester cleaning, when it comes to biosolids and residuals, our mission is to be the most trusted provider of resource recovery solutions. We help our customers identify their needs and the solutions that are best tailored to most economically address those needs.

"We are pleased to be exhibiting at SCEC in Myrtle Beach this year, and to be showcasing our full line of services," announced Pam Racey, vice president, Business Development, Synagro. "Be sure to stop by our booth to meet the Synagro Solutions team and learn more about us."

About Synagro
Founded in 1986, Synagro Technologies, Inc. works to turn waste into worth by helping more than 600 municipal and industrial water and wastewater facilities in North America move toward safer, cleaner and more environmentally beneficial practices. For some, it's simply cleaning the water supply. For others, it's much more – we partner with them to process their waste for compost or energy pellets, creating healthy soil and sequestering carbon in the process. As the largest recycler of organic by-products in North America, we're trusted because we remove risks while keeping the logistics clean. Because we have the most experienced team in the industry, we can offer tailored solutions that ensure no waste goes to waste. Much of our work isn't pretty. But a greener world emerging from a cleaner one – worth coming from waste – and we think that's pretty beautiful. Visit synagro.com to learn more.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

What's the most demoralizing time to be let down by your Spanish language app? When you try to have a genuine, real world conversation with a native Spanish speaker, but you can't understand them. Today, Lupa is here to change that. Lupa is a new mobile language app designed for people who want to really communicate with native Spanish speakers. Released by Radio Ambulante, NPR's award-winning Spanish language journalism podcast, in partnership with the Silicon Valley ed-tech company Jiveworld, the app marries compelling editorial content with breakthrough language learning technology.

Lupa is a subscription app for intermediate level Spanish language learners who want to achieve fluency, but haven't been able to elsewhere. Lupa is radically different because it's not about learning to speak Spanish — it's about understanding Spanish. Lupa starts from the premise that if you can't understand native Spanish speakers, you won't have real conversations, no matter how much vocabulary you've memorized. That's why the app focuses on helping people understand Spanish as it's really spoken in authentic settings instead of rote learning drills in artificial scenarios.

"Lupa is a tool serving many purposes. Not only will it help Spanish learners get closer to fluency, but they will also learn about Latin America through our prize-winning stories. On top of that we hope the app will provide a new revenue stream, which will allow us to launch new podcasts in Spanish with the same sophistication as Radio Ambulante," said Carolina Guerrero, co-founder and CEO of Radio Ambulante, which is often called "This Latin American Life."

Lupa is informed by research which emphasizes that listening is critical to achieving true language proficiency. The app immerses users in Radio Ambulante's deeply reported stories about the life, people and cultures of Latin America, an experience unlike any other language app. And it supports users with an array of tools to keep up at their own pace, including full transcription that can be selectively redacted, real time English translations, and user-controlled playback speeds.

"True fluency develops from listening to and reading a language in authentic settings, not from speaking and repetitive drills that take place in artificial scenarios," said Jiveworld co-founder Daniel Raynaud. "Some language learning systems are great if you're a beginner, but they only get you part way, far short of your destination. With Lupa, we want to take you the rest of the journey, to real-world fluency, and along the path you get to experience the real Latin America with these amazing stories."

Raynaud's own experience is part of the Lupa story. He moved to Colombia in 2016 sure that hours spent studying Spanish had prepared him to understand native speakers. Instead, like so many others, whether abroad or at home, he found his lessons didn't translate to the real world.

"I could ask the question, but couldn't always understand the answer. I couldn't confidently answer the phone, or watch a movie, or hang out with the locals in a meaningful social way," Raynaud said.

Lupa offers a path to a much more rewarding experience. Early users have greeted the app with avid, near unanimous enthusiasm, calling attention to its unique content, features and design.

Lupa is available for both iOS and Android; a free trial is offered as are monthly ($10/mo) and annual ($99/year) subscriptions. Student and classroom pricing is also available. To check out Lupa free, download and try it here. You can find a Lupa fact sheet and more information here.

RADIO AMBULANTE is a narrative podcast that tells uniquely Latin American stories in Spanish with the aim of bringing the quality of longform print journalism to the radio. The podcast had more than 5 million downloads in 2019. It was founded by Carolina Guerrero, a media entrepreneur who was a JSK Journalism Fellow at Stanford University, and Daniel Alarcón, a contributing writer at the New Yorker, and novelist whose books have been translated into more than 15 languages. Daniel also teaches at Columbia University's Journalism School. Radio Ambulante has won the 2014 Gabriel García Márquez Award for Innovation in Journalism, the 2017 Third Coast/Richard H. Driehaus Best Foreign Language Documentary Award, and the 2020 iHeartRadio award for best podcast in Spanish.

JIVEWORLD, SPC (Social Purpose Corporation) was founded in 2018 by tech entrepreneurs Daniel Raynaud and Joseph Elliott. Joseph, based in San Francisco, started his first tech company there in the mid 90s, at the birth of the internet. They started working together in 2000, and later co-founded Thumbjive, an early innovator in mobile software. Daniel, now in Austin, has a love of languages arising from a life working (and performing music) across five continents. Joseph is a serial entrepreneur and Jiveworld embodies the principles of long term ownership and sustainable capitalism that have been a leitmotif throughout his career. Jiveworld's mission is to remove cultural barriers by promoting second-language fluency.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Eddie Zaratsian, owner of Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design, has released his long-awaited online masterclass to the public, aiming to share his design expertise with both upcoming and well-seasoned fellow industry professionals. The course strives to be both educational and collaborative, lending actionable takeaways to give attendees the tools to craft beautiful, signature experiences for clients.

"One of my biggest passions lies in inspiring and educating others," says Zaratsian. "Creating a course that allows me to share what I've learned in an industry that has given so much to me was extremely important. My team and I worked tirelessly to make sure the masterclass delivers on its promises of being a worthy, invaluable investment, and we're so thrilled to see it finally come to life!"

At the helm of the many offerings within the masterclass, Eddie's mission is to pull back the curtain of the luxury floral design world, providing a step-by-step process to demonstrate how he made a name for himself – and how others can, too. This includes a number of modules ranging from (but not limited to) marketing your business to target your ideal client, the creative process complete with design fundamentals, and real business templates with proven success.

"I wanted to make sure that the curriculum was accessible for any skill level but with a fixed focus on those aspiring to attract high-end clientele," adds Zaratsian. "For some, this means starting at the ground-level, but for others, this could mean leveling up within an established business. The masterclass caters to everyone, and there's no shortage of takeaways."

Registration and pricing for Eddie Zaratsian Masterclass: The Business of Luxury Floral and Event Design can be accessed here.

About Eddie Zaratsian, Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design
Eddie Zaratsian is the visionary behind Eddie Zaratsian Lifestyle and Design, a full-service event design and production studio based in Los Angeles, California. With over 25 years of experience, Eddie's creativity and passion is evident in every aspect of his work, and his ability to imagine and actualize events is unparalleled. Named as one of the top five international florists by the London Financial Times, Zaratsian has built a reputation as a visionary artist, and his work has been celebrated and featured by Martha Stewart, Harper's Bazaar, Grace Ormonde, E! News and Glamour, among others. Now, through guest lectures and classes globally, as well as private workshops in his spectacular LA Design Studio, Eddie generously shares his extensive business, design and floral expertise.



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KIRKLAND, WASH. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Online degrees present an opportunity for career advancement and increased financial stability, but they can also result in piles of debt. Knowing the return on investment of a specific degree and major before making a decision is key to evading insurmountable debt. To help people make this decision, Optimal (formerly SR Education Group), published their 2020 Best Value Colleges rankings on Guide to Online Schools for 121 programs. The rankings are based on degree-level and program-specific tuition rates and PayScale salary data.

The methodology for the rankings incorporates a return on investment formula to show accredited programs with the best value. Since the cost and return of a college can significantly vary by the degree, tuition rates and salary numbers are specific to degree-level and major. All tuition rates were manually researched on official school websites in order to ensure accuracy. Salary figures were reported by PayScale and reflect earnings of students 10 or more years after graduation. In order to select the best options for value in each major, Optimal researched over 78,000 online programs.

"Our goal is to show data that is difficult to find elsewhere," said CEO Sung Rhee. "With this launch, Guide to Online Schools shows students what they can reasonably expect to make in salary 10 years after graduating from a particular program. We want people to know how their education choices can measurably impact their financial futures."

For students who would like to find online accredited degrees with the lowest cost, Optimal is also releasing its 2020 Most Affordable Online Colleges on OnlineU. These 152 program rankings highlight schools making an effort to provide an economical option for prospective students.

Some of the programs with the best return on investment include information technology, engineering, and marketing. The top-ranked school for information technology is SUNY at Albany, boasting a median mid-career salary of $184,700 with a low tuition rate of $10,590.

About Optimal
Optimal helps prospective students make informed, data-driven decisions to improve their collegiate experience and their post-college careers. The company provides over 85,000 in-depth student reviews and college rankings for every major based on alumni salaries and manually researched tuitions. Optimal's tools and services provide accessible and transparent financial data regarding cost and earning potential that give students educational paths that lead them to success, without burdening them with insurmountable debt. http://www.optimal.com



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

This announcement comes after a sellout first camp season at the Nike Volleyball Camp at Gettysburg College where over 100 girls and boys received collegiate level training by the Gettysburg coaching staff.

When asked about her daughter's experience at the camp last summer, parent Kristin stated "We thought the camp was well organized and the facilities were great. The program and structure itself were very good and the coaches were friendly and supportive."

Another parent claimed her "daughter had nothing but great things to say about the head coach, assistants, the quality of training, how much she learned, and great one-on-one time with the staff."

This new elite volleyball camp is designed for the experienced athlete who is looking to play at the collegiate level. Under Leah Bernier, Gettysburg College Head Volleyball Coach, players undergo an intensive and challenging program that will stress advanced techniques at a more competitive level. A unique aspect to the new camp is that campers will participate in a Q&A session with the coaches and current players to talk about their experience in the recruiting process as well as the daily life as a collegiate athlete.

The Nike Volleyball Camp at Gettysburg College will still continue to host its All Skills program, however, campers wanting to maximize their experience will now be able to link the all skills and elite camp together. This means more training and more time to work with the college-level coaching staff.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in camps can visit Nike Volleyball Camps 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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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 10, 2020

Located in the town of Wingate, North Carolina, the Nike Girls Basketball Camp at Wingate University offers overnight and day options for girls to receive collegiate-style instructions with Wingate Women's Basketball staff and players.

2020 marks the 13th summer that Nike Basketball Camps is returning to Wingate University and the 8th summer with Wingate University Head Coach Ann Hancock at the helm. Since joining on at Wingate in the 2011-12 season, Hancock has led her collegiate team to six straight NCAA Tournament appearances and created a loyal following throughout her camps.

"We are thrilled to return to Wingate University this summer with Coach Hancock and her staff." Brent Koonce, Sr. Vice President of US Sports Camps emphasized "Wingate is a camper favorite every year and the girls attending will receive top notch instruction."

This girl only camp is geared towards beginner to advanced players looking to build on fundamentals and refine their skills in a fun and high-energy environment. Campers can attend as day campers or for the full camp experience they can attend as overnight campers.

Players, Coaches, and Parents interested in these camps can visit Nike Basketball Camps or call 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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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Schools across North America are temporarily closing (or preparing to close), due to the Coronavirus pandemic that is seemingly affecting cities by the second. Schools are scrambling to find creative and relevant ways to keep students on-track and engaged as they learn from home.

Torah Live is stepping up and helping administrators by offering a free premium user account for all Jewish day schools and children in North America. The Torah Live premium membership includes access to all videos, games, quizzes and certificates of course completion. 8 schools have already taken advantage of this offer and signed their students up for free accounts.

"We recognize that continuing to impart Jewish studies and Torah study during this difficult time can be extremely challenging for schools and communities," Torah Live founder and director Rabbi Dan Roth said. "We're looking at this as an all hands on deck moment. The tech-team is working to ensure we can handle the influx, and we are hard at work getting the word out to parents. We want to help parents and educators get through this tough time as smoothly as possible."

Communities and schools of any size are eligible for these accounts, which will be given in 60-day increments. If your school would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please email: yisroel@torahlive.com for more information and to register.

Your school will receive a unique landing page and access code for your students, advice and direction on distributing this information to your students, and assistance in using TorahLive.com to suit your school's specific needs.



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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Sphero, the industry leader in edtech programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools, has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

The list honors the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today's fast-changing world. This year's MIC list features 434 businesses from 39 countries.

"We are honored to be recognized and included within this distinguished list of leading companies," said Paul Berberian, Sphero's CEO. "Innovation is at the core of our business, and this acknowledgment emphasizes the mission we live every day: to inspire the creators of tomorrow."

Over the past 18 months, the Sphero team has engineered and brought to market several undeniably cool STEAM-based products, including BOLT, Mini Activity Kit, Mini Soccer and RVR, the go-anywhere, do-anything, programmable robot.

Sphero also recently acquired littleBits, the company known for creating electronic building blocks that teach the basics of STEAM and circuitry through play-based learning activities. Through this acquisition, Sphero became the largest player in the market. With a comprehensive offering of hardware, software, curriculum, and professional development, it is positioned to continue to shape the $150 billion education technology industry.

Fast Company's editors and writers sought out the most groundbreaking businesses on the planet and across myriad industries. They also judged nominations received through their application process.

The World's Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company's signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. It provides both a snapshot and a road map for the future of innovation across the most dynamic sectors of the economy.

"At a time of increasing global volatility, this year's list showcases the resilience and optimism of businesses across the world. These companies are applying creativity to solve challenges within their industries and far beyond," said Fast Company senior editor Amy Farley, who oversaw the issue with deputy editor David Lidsky.

Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies issue (March/April 2020) is now available online at fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2020, as well as in app form via iTunes and on newsstands beginning March 17, 2020. The hashtag is #FCMostInnovative.

ABOUT SPHERO:
Sphero inspires the creators of tomorrow through undeniably cool, programmable robots, electronic building blocks, and educational tools that transform the way kids learn and create through coding, science, music, and the arts. Sphero goes #BeyondCode and drives kids to turn their imagination into reality. The skills students unlock through play-based learning prepare them to thrive, no matter what subject or career they pursue. Based in Boulder, CO, Sphero has become the #1 STEAM-based learning solutions company, loved by millions of parents, kids and educators worldwide. Learn more at http://www.sphero.com.

ABOUT FAST COMPANY
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Since 2011, Fast Company has received some of the most prestigious editorial and design accolades, including the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) National Magazine Award for "Magazine of the Year," Adweek's Hot List for "Hottest Business Publication," and six gold medals and 10 silver medals from the Society of Publication Designers. The editor-in-chief is Stephanie Mehta and the publisher is Amanda Smith. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at http://www.fastcompany.com.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Intellectual property generally includes patent rights, copyright rights, trademark and servicemark rights, and trade secrets. The foundation of intellectual property law is the protection of exclusive rights afforded to original works and invention. These rights can be significantly impacted by bankruptcy proceedings. This webinar examines some of these key issues including the perfection of security interests in intellectual property, the protection of certain intellectual property licenses and lack of protection for other types of intellectual property, the relief available to licensors, as well special issues regarding assignment of licenses in bankruptcy proceedings.

To learn more and register, click here.

The webinar will be available on-demand after its premiere. As with every Financial Poise Webinar, it will be an engaging and plain English conversation designed to entertain as it teaches.

About Financial Poise –

Financial Poise has one mission: to provide reliable plain English business, financial and legal education to investors, private business owners and executives, and their respective trusted advisors. Financial Poise content is created by seasoned, respected experts who are invited to join our Faculty only after being recommended by current Faculty Members. Our editorial staff then works to make sure all content is easily digestible. Financial Poise is a meritocracy; nobody can "buy" their way into the Financial Poise Faculty. Start learning today at https://www.financialpoise.com/



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SUFFERN, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Students from across the Hudson Valley filled the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern March 6 to learn about diverse careers in the construction and building trades and the advantages of apprenticeship training. Union representatives and private-sector companies worked with the teens to take part in hands-on skill-building demonstrations such as welding, carpentry and soldering.

Hosted by the Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc. (CIC) and the Building Contractors Association of Westchester & Mid-Hudson, Inc. (BCA), Construction Career Day is designed to reinvigorate the industry's labor force with young talent. The event is marking its 21st year of supporting tomorrow's workforce.

"Apprenticeships offer youths an opportunity to learn critical skills in the trades and prepare them to land good-paying jobs right in their communities," said Matthew Pepe, executive director of the CIC and BCA. "We're expecting to see significant investments in infrastructure at the federal level, which will mean even more opportunities for growth in our region's building and construction industries. We're proud to be a part of this important effort to strengthen our workforce, invest in our communities and benefit our overall economy."

Rockland County Executive Ed Day praised the program. "I am proud to again be here hosting Construction Career Day," he said. "All too often, schools put value on college and don't put good value on the trades. The trades offer a tremendous option for our young people."

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt, R-99th District, described the trades as "the backbone of the middle class." "Now, more than ever, we need to ensure young New Yorkers benefit from the trades," Schmitt said. "This offers our youth a way to really have that perfect 'American Dream' life."

Also in attendance were Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, representatives of Sens. David Carlucci, D-38th District, and James Skoufis, D- 39th District, and other local leaders who applauded the initiative.

In the building and construction trades, registered apprenticeship programs provide participants with a high-quality, portable and nationally recognized credential that certifies occupational proficiency in the construction industry. Programs follow a "learn-while-you-earn" model, as participants obtain wages that are graduated upward as the apprentice accumulates greater skills and experience on the job. Students looking to qualify for bona fide apprenticeship opportunities will be expected to have a high school diploma or equivalent GED. There are more than 20 trades represented among the building and construction trade unions. For information about apprenticeship programs and job opportunities, visit https://cicbca.org/resources/. For information about CIC, visit http://www.cicnys.org or call Matthew Pepe, 914-631-6070, matthew@cicnys.org.

About CIC and BCA
The Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley, Inc. is a professional trade organization, representing more than 600 contractors, suppliers, consultants and other professionals who service the construction and building industries. The CIC maintains day-to-day contact with local and state government officials who own and manage much of the region's infrastructure and institutional facilities.

The Building Contractors Association of Westchester & Mid-Hudson, Inc. provides fast, reliable information to its members on virtually every subject related to building construction. Its primary mission is to improve conditions by negotiating labor agreements with local trades; lobbying local, state and federal governments to secure capital spending and beneficial laws; dispersing information about public and private bid lettings and awards; educating industry members on the latest requirements of laws, rules and regulations affecting daily operations; and providing networking opportunities for members.

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Photo 1129: Lucy Redzeposki of the Building Contractors Association of Westchester & The Mid-Hudson, Inc., in Tarrytown, N.Y., speaks with students at the 21st annual Hudson Valley Construction Career Day expo March 6 at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, N.Y.

Photo 1167: Aidan Joyce-Borg, left, of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 21 of Peekskill, N.Y., and Maggie Almonte, a counselor at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Joyce-Borg is a former BOCES student.

Photo 1175: Michelle Polhamus, second from right, counselor at Beacon High School, and Devin Declerk, right, of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 21 of Peekskill, N.Y., with students from Beacon High School in Beacon, N.Y.

Photo 1184: Jeff Black, center, OSHA instructor and shop steward at Laborers Local 60 Union in Hawthorne, N.Y., demonstrates a "confined space rescue" with Carmel High School senior Donny Burke as a fellow student looks on.

Photo 1191: James Nester, right, of SMART Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 of Brewster, N.Y., shows Southern Westchester BOCES students how to cut metal sheeting.

Photo 1202: Mason Cantamessa, left, journeyman at the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 of Queens, N.Y., demonstrates masonry skills with a student from Rochambeau Alternative High School in White Plains, N.Y.

Photo 1298: From left: Rockland County Executive Ed Day; Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano; Matthew Pepe of the Building Contractors Association; Assemblyman Colin Schmitt (R-99th District); and Legislative Director Elijah Reichlin-Melnick for New York State Sen. James Skoufis (D-38th D), at the 21st annual Hudson Valley Construction Career Day expo March 6 at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, N.Y.

Photo 1310: Adrian Hernandez, right, of Heavy Construction Laborers Local 60 of Hawthorne, N.Y., demonstrates a jackhammer with students from Rochambeau Alternative High School in White Plains, N.Y.




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TRACY, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

On the 5th of January Garrett Jackson owner of Soloadspro released an online digital marketing course aimed at teaching young entrepreneurs and existing social media marketing agency owners on how to build and implement a pay per call agency step by step. Since its release, it has already gained an audience of over 2000 students and several 5-star reviews on Udemy. Students can choose to take this course both on the udemy website and soloadspro.com.

So, what is pay per call? "Pay Per Call is a more efficient way of bringing an agency's clients leads or better yet LIVE phone calls from people that need help right away," says Garrett Jackson, owner of Soloadspro. "I found that many traditional social media marketing agencies can benefit more from charging clients per call weekly instead of charging a retainer once a month," says Garrett Jackson.

The concept of pay per call isn't new but somewhat overlooked. Building webpages and growing a like count are often the focus of many agencies. But this does not always bring actual leads for their clients. Soloadspro.com aims to work together with other pay per call agencies to build a community for those seeking to be digital nomads and social marketing agency owners, so they can inform themselves on how to benefit from this business model.

In the near future, voice search will become the primary method people will use to search for things on the internet. Over 50% of all searches will be voice searches this year, according to Quoracreative, which is all the more reason to learn about pay per call, which is based around Google Call ads that are also triggered by searches done via voice on Google. If you, as an agency owner, want to give your client the path of least resistance when it comes to lead generation, then Pay Per Call is a new skill you will want to add to your arsenal.


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BRISTOL, PA. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Dunmore announced today that Thomas S. Rimel, Jr. has been chosen as the new president. Prior to his new role, Rimel held the Chief Operating Officer position with Dunmore since 2017. With over 20 years of industry and leadership experience, he is well positioned to lead the evolution and growth of the organization.

Rimel attended the University of Maryland where he earned a B.S. In Chemical Engineering and later earned an M.B.A. from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. He started his career working in technical and commercial roles for companies such as DuPont, International Paper, and Adhesives Research, Inc. Since joining Dunmore, Rimel has held leadership roles in sales, operations, and research and development (R&D). Rimel has played an integral role in the strategy and execution of sales growth in new markets, manufacturing improvements, and strategic acquisitions.

Rimel's cross functional experience at Dunmore in combination with new tools brought in by parent company Steel Partners will be invaluable for the future of the organization. Dunmore's sustained success has come from the company's strong partnerships, emphasis on product development, process capabilities, and operational efficiencies. Rimel's new leadership of Dunmore will continue to build on this foundation to ensure the future success of the organization.

Rimel said, "It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead the organization. I have the utmost respect for my colleagues past and present that have built a solid organization and taught me so much. I look forward to leading the continued improvements in all aspects of our business and growing more valuable to our customers."

About DUNMORE
Dunmore is a global manufacturer of engineered coated and laminated films and foils with manufacturing facilities in the U.S and Germany. Dunmore offers film conversion services such as coating, metalizing and laminating along with contract film manufacturing and custom film product development. Dunmore produces coated film (https://www.dunmore.com/products/coated-films.html), metallized film and laminated film substrates for the aircraft, spacecraft, photovoltaic, graphic arts, packaging, insulation, and electronics industries. Dunmore is a Steel Partners company, and is ISO 9001:2015 and OSHA VPP Star certified. For complete information on Dunmore's products, services and industries served, please visit https://www.dunmore.com.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Mixed Roots Foundation is proud to announce its new partnership with Actress, Comedian, Author and Philanthropist, Tiffany Haddish and the She Ready Foundation where they will team up for Mixed Roots Foundation's 9th season signature of MLB 'Adoptee Night' sporting events that will take place during May for National Foster Care Month. This year's lineup will include kicking off National Foster Care Month with the 2nd Annual New York Yankees again on Tuesday, May 5th, and for the first time hosting the 8th Annual Minnesota Twins (Monday May 18th) and 6th Annual San Francisco Giants (Tuesday, May 19th) in May, and will close out May and its MLB 'Adoptee Night' season with Tiffany Haddish throwing out the First Pitch at the 8th Annual Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Since Mixed Roots Foundation's inaugural 'Adoptee Night' in 2012 with the San Francisco Giants, 'Adoptee Night' to date has expanded nationwide and has sponsored over 11,000 adopted, foster youth and their families to attend their first MLB baseball game. In its 9th season this year, Mixed Roots Foundation, Tiffany Haddish along with the She Ready Foundation will continue this special night to those touched by adoption and foster care and will provide a special opportunity for attendees to learn about adoption and foster care resources in the greater community and just having fun with those who are like them.

"I am so honored and excited to partner with Mixed Roots Foundation and participate in their Los Angeles Dodgers 'Adoptee Night' where I will be throwing out the First Pitch for the first time at an MLB game", said Tiffany Haddish, Actress, Comedian, Author and Founder of She Ready Foundation. "I grew up in foster care here in Los Angeles, so along with my home team and a cause that is very close to my heart - I look forward to seeing all the smiles on the kids faces at the game...I am proud that I can be a voice for these youth and hope through the She Ready Foundation, we can make a positive impact and let these kids know they are not alone."

In addition to partnering with Tiffany and the She Ready Foundation, Mixed Roots Foundation will also partner with several other individuals, local businesses and organizations in the greater community to assist in the recruitment of mixed, adopted, foster youth and their families as well as help raise funds and reach the goal of sending 1,500 adopted and foster youth to attend their first MLB baseball game.                   

Mixed Roots Foundation and the She Ready Foundation will also host a pregame VIP reception at each of the games where individuals will have the chance to meet and greet special guests along with networking with valued community partners and sponsors. Official marketing and promotions of each game will be begin in early April 2020.

General tickets will cost $30 and VIP Tickets will cost in the range of $75 - $150 that will include a game ticket, food and beverage, VIP seating, rally towel, VIP Slap band and a chance to win various silent auction donated items.
A portion of ticket sales will benefit Mixed Roots Foundation and the She Ready Foundation that further supports mentoring and resources for adopted, foster youth and their families. To become a community partner or sponsor, please contact 213.725.8054 or email sponsor@mixedrootsfoundation.org. To donate or sponsor a kid for $25, visit crowdrise.com/mixedroots. To volunteer or learn more about the event, please email events@mixedrootsfoundation.org or visit mixedrootsfoundation.org for more information.   

About Tiffany Haddish
With multiple high-profile projects and buzzworthy appearances to her name, Tiffany Haddish has quickly established herself as one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers. She can currently be seen opposite Tracy Morgan on the TBS comedy series The Last O.G. and as host of Kids Say The Darndest Things on ABC. She will next star opposite Octavia Spencer in the Netflix limited series Self Made: Inspired By The Life of Madam C.J. Walker, set to debut on March 20. Her additional upcoming film and television projects include Down Under Cover (opposite Chris Hemsworth), Here Today (opposite Billy Crystal) and Bad Trip (opposite Lil Rel Howery). She also has a first-look deal with HBO for projects under her production company banner, She Ready Productions.

Haddish is perhaps best known for her breakout role in the smash comedy Girls Trip, where she appeared as the scene-stealing "Dina" alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Regina Hall. Her additional film and television work includes Like A Boss,The Kitchen, Between Two Ferns: The Movie, Tuca & Bertie, The Secret Life of Pets 2, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, The Angry Birds Movie 2, Night School, Nobody's Fool, The Oath, Uncle Drew, The Carmichael Show, Keanu, Real Husbands of Hollywood, and New Girl. Haddish was also an early stand out during her appearances on Def Comedy Jam, Who's Got Jokes, and Reality Bites. In June 2018, Haddish took the reins as the highly-anticipated host of the MTV Movie and TV Awards, a role that was met with critical acclaim and a significant ratings boost.

In addition to her acting work, Haddish continues to tour the country and perform to sold-out crowds. Her newest one-hour comedy special, Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah, debuted on Netflix in December 2019 to critical acclaim. She also served as host and executive producer of the Netflix stand-up comedy collection Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, a series of half-hour comedy specials that featured her friends and long-time comedic collaborators. Her first stand-up special, Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood, was released on Showtime in August 2017. Just three months after the special's release, Haddish made history by becoming the first black female stand-up comedian to host Saturday Night Live, a role that earned her the 2018 Emmy Award for "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series."

Haddish's first book, a memoir called The Last Black Unicorn, was released the following month. The book made the New York Times Best Sellers List and the subsequent audiobook, narrated by Haddish, was nominated for a 2019 Grammy Award for "Spoken Word Album."

Haddish's journey and life experiences have inspired her comedy and sense of humor both on and off the stage. While growing up in foster care in South Central Los Angeles, her excessive talking and imaginary friends prompted her increasingly-flustered social worker to steer her into stand-up comedy by enrolling her in the Laugh Factory's Comedy Camp, a place for at-risk and underprivileged children to transform negative energy into something positive. The experience was just the beginning of her comedy career. She currently lives in Los Angeles.   

About She Ready Foundation
She Ready Foundation's mission is to protect, provide resources and ensure normalcy for foster children through sponsorship, suitcases, mentoring, and counseling. The She Ready Foundation believes that foster children deserve an equal opportunity for a normal childhood. Founded by Tiffany Haddish, She has made it her goal to empower, support and encourage children living in the foster care system. She knows all too well what it's like to move from home to home in the middle of the night with all her belongings packed in garbage bags and feel like the world has forgotten about her. We are the voice of foster children suffering in silence. She Ready Foundation's philosophy is that "Every child that is removed from their parents deserves to have a suitcase, a safe place to lay their head, and platform to follow their dreams." To learn more, visit shereadyfoundation.org, Follow on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram @shereadyfoundation.

About Mixed Roots Foundation
Mixed Roots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization celebrating its 9 Year Anniversary based in Los Angeles, CA with regional offices in San Francisco, CA, Minneapolis, MN and New York, NY and serves as the first and only national / global multicultural foundation for adoptees and their families representative of the international, domestic, and foster care adoption experience and improves the lives of those touched by adoption and foster care by leveraging philanthropy and grassroots fundraising to support important post-adoption resources including mentoring, DNA testing and unique scholarships/grants for adoptees, foster youth and their families. For more info, visit mixedrootsfoundation.org, Follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @mixedroots.


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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Vubiz creates new Coronavirus Elearning Course for Free

Vubiz has created a new online course to help inform about the Coronavirus and prevent its spread. The new elearning course titled Coronavirus Preparedness for Employers and Employees is being offered at no charge on vubiz.com and gives you simple steps to stay healthy and prevent the spread of the disease. The course features the latest information the CDC, the WHO and CCOHS. Topics include: awareness about what the coronavirus is, signs and symptoms, transmission and how to prevent, how to care for patients at home and how to prepare the workplace.

This new course describes how to protect yourself at work and how to develop a workplace preparedness plan. The course also offers three strategies to prepare and protect your company.

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SHOREHAM, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe (TSCW) received a $750,000 Empire State Development (ESD) grant from the New York Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) 2019 Awards program. The award is designated for use in the renovation of Wardenclyffe, the last remaining laboratory of renowned inventor Nikola Tesla, into three unique attractions: a museum honoring Tesla and his legacy; a center for education and research; and an accelerator and technologist innovation program.

ESD grant programs provide $150 million of capital grant funding for the REDC Initiative. TSCW was selected based on its capacity to expand economic development and employment. Supporters on all levels endorsed TSCW for the grant, including New York Congressman Lee Zeldin who said, "The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe will create an array of opportunities that will spur job creation and revenue through tourism, educational opportunities, and science-based entities right in the heart of Long Island's Science Corridor. It's been an honor to support the center in its request for this critical funding, and I am excited to see their continued hard work come to fruition."

Wardenclyffe has a historic role in New York's economic development. In 1901 Tesla constructed a laboratory and 18-story transmitting tower in Shoreham, NY, to serve as a Radio City with a thriving community of skilled workers, families, businesses, and schools. Tesla chose Long Island due to its location on the eastern-most US where clear transmissions could be sent across the Atlantic. The area's topography also made it the site of the world's Cradle of Aviation which led to a flourishing aerospace industry, followed by global leaders in research and technology such as Cold Spring Harbor Lab and Brookhaven National Lab.

Wardenclyffe's importance to the area's technological history was noted by New York State Senator LaValle. "Throughout my career I have worked hard to bring together the many institutions of higher education and research that we are so fortunate to have in our region," said LaValle. "The Tesla Wardenclyffe project is a terrific asset to our local community and is a natural tie-in to Brookhaven National Laboratory, our regional colleges and universities, and our research facilities to the west. I am pleased to have played a role in securing this state funding that will help to preserve a valuable part of our history while at the same time teaching and supporting future generations of young scientists and researchers."

TSCW's economic potential came into the world spotlight in 2012 when the emerging non-profit launched a crowdfund that raised a record-breaking $1.3 million in 6 weeks from supporters in 108 countries. Since then, TSCW has raised almost $10 million of its $20 million goal and is now positioned to construct a Tesla museum and science center at Wardenclyffe. "ESD grant funds will be used for demolition of non-historic structures and renovation of Tesla's lab into a completely innovative and evolving museum and science center that will spur significant economic growth," states Marc Alessi, TSCW's Executive Director. "TSCW will create jobs at all levels, boost businesses, and drive future growth through an accelerator that will foster the next generation of technologists."

According to Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker, "This grant provides the resources Tesla Science Center needs to continue to preserve the legacy of Nikola Tesla and provides residents with educational and recreational programming to learn about and be inspired by science and technology," said Legislator Anker. "I sincerely congratulate Tesla Science Center and look forward to what the organization will accomplish this year."

TSCW is a non-profit 501(c) organization with a mission to establish a global center at the site of Nikola Tesla's only remaining laboratory that will preserve, restore, and advance Tesla's legacy of invention and perseverance through education and innovation. For more information, contact TSCW at (631) 886-2632 or info@teslasciencecenter.org or go to http://www.teslasciencecenter.org.



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PASO ROBLES, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

A good DJ — a really good top of the line DJ — does much more than just play music. When you hire a DJ from Music Makers DJ Service in San Luis Obispo, you get a DJ who knows how to entertain your guests and keep the party moving, knows when it's time to speed things up or slow them down, knows the music, and can do double-duty as the master of ceremonies.

A professional DJ shows up in plenty of time to be set up and ready with your favorite background music before your guests arrive. The DJ is a critical player is setting the mood for your celebration and keeping just the right pace and mood from the beginning until the party winds down. Important characteristics of a very good DJ knows the music and artists, knows how to read a crowd and has stage presence.

Knows the music and the artists

It's one thing to have a music library with thousands of songs and another thing to be deeply familiar with the music. A good DJ is also a good party planner. When you meet with the DJ to choose the music one of the first signs you are working with a good DJ is the questions you are being asked. Questions can include everything from the kind of music you want, to background music and the age range of your guests.

To a good DJ, these questions are important because it helps the DJ make good music recommendations. A high school graduation party, for example, calls for one kind of music while dance music for a golden anniversary party attended by everyone from babies to great grandparents needs variety.

Knows how to read a crowd

There's more to a good DJ than just showing up and playing the music. Even though every set has a mix of fast and slow music, sometimes the energy of the crowd changes. A good DJ knows how to read the crowd and change the pace. He or she also knows how to engage your guests with a little banter to pick things up or slow them down. Basically, the DJ you want knows how to keep the party going so everyone has a great time and start slowing it down as "closing time" arrives.

Stage presence

A DJ often does double-duty as the master of ceremonies, introducing the guests of honor, announcing key-guests who are making toasts or announcing a change in activities. A solid stage presence helps engage guests in the activity of the moment. There is nothing like friendly laughter to put guests in the frame of mind to enjoy the party. A good DJ can help get everyone happy and relaxed, including the host and hostess.

A local presence

With over 5000 events under their belts, Music Makers DJ Service is in a unique position to help with some of the details of your party or wedding. Stuck for a local venue? Need some special lighting? Help with wedding planning? How about some fun entertainment? Consider a photo booth!

Why go through the stress of finding a venue, hiring a caterer, renting furnishings, and arranging for the music all by yourself? Music Makers DJ Service has a music library of nearly 100,000 songs, they know their music, can help suggest the best music for the event and guests, keep the party going and help you plan it all as well. Give Music Makers DJ Service a call today to get your party started!



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PASO ROBLES, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that a death happens in three out of every five fires in homes that do not have an alarm. Hansen Enterprises of Paso Robles has recently published a report to help residents and business owners choose the right smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Not only are smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms good safety common sense they are required by the State of California. California law requires that CO alarms and smoke alarms be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms on every level of the home, including basements. Smoke alarms are also required on every floor regardless of whether there is a bedroom. The NFPA also recommends that all alarms be interconnected as an additional safety feature. If an alarm detects smoke in one area of the home, all of the alarms ring and notify the entire household to evacuate.

A combination CO and fire alarm is an option rather than buying and installing separate CO and fire alarms. Smoke alarms, fire alarms and now CO alarms, are terms that are often used interchangeably, even though they detect entirely different substances.

Fire/smoke alarms work by detecting heat or smoke. CO alarms work by detecting a certain amount of carbon monoxide. A combination detector detects heat, smoke and CO without needing to install separate detectors. The fire alarm experts at Paso Robles' Hansen Enterprises are ready to help anyone choose the right detectors and connect the entire alarm system for the best protection.

Because it is odorless, colorless and tasteless, carbon monoxide is known as the "silent killer." It is a gas that comes from the incomplete burning of fuel including gasoline, wood, propane, or natural gas. Without enough ventilation, CO can build to deadly levels and it doesn't take much. Even small gas-powered tools can make the operator sick when operated without proper ventilation.

The Center for Disease Control reports that at least 430 people die every year from accidental CO poisoning and approximately 50,000 per year visit the ER due to accidental CO poisoning. Inhaling smoke can be just as deadly as inhaling CO. In fact, smoke contains CO, along with other chemicals that can be toxic.

Smoke detectors work by detecting smoke with either ionization or photoelectric technology. Ionization smoke alarms contain a small amount of radioactive material that creates an ionization chamber between two electrically charged plates. When smoke enters the chamber it disturbs the ionization process and triggers the alarm.

Photoelectric smoke alarms use a photoelectric sensor and a light source. Smoke crosses the path of the light beam, scattering the light, which sets off the alarm.

Combination smoke detectors utilize both technologies.

Carbon monoxide detectors work by sensing a certain amount of CO in the air.

Combination CO and smoke detectors use all three technologies.

There are a variety of options for getting the best protection and a free consultation and estimate from Hansen Enterprises is going to answer any questions as well as provide a solid understanding of which combination of protection is best for your home and how it's going to work.



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SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Attorney Benjamin Trotter is offering complimentary student loan debt lawsuit defense consultations to help anyone burdened by loans they cannot pay off.

Most people take out student loans with the best intentions; they anticipate their education leading to a stable income and a comfortable middle class lifestyle. Unfortunately, the rise in the cost of college has quickly outpaced wages, making it almost impossible for many Americans to pay their student loans.

With more loans going into default than ever, debt collectors are resorting to strong-arm tactics in order to collect. Lawsuits are one of the tools they use to intimidate individuals into paying even when extenuating circumstances like unemployment or illness are at play.

Debt collectors may not care why graduates are unable to pay their student loans, but Debt Legal Defense does. As part of their student loan relief and defense services, Trotter and his team are pleased to offer potential clients in South Texas, the Hill Country, and beyond free consultations to help them evaluate their options. Trotter offers his clients flexible meeting times, even before or after regular business hours, and he meets them wherever is most convenient––his office, their home, or even a local coffee shop.

As an attorney who had to pay his way through law school, Trotter is acutely aware of what it feels like to be under the burden of student loan debt. Should clients decide to hire Trotter and Debt Legal Defense after their consultation, he offers reasonable flat-rate fees and monthly payment plans to make his services affordable, and there are never any surprises or unexpected charges.

Clients of Debt Legal Defense praise Trotter's professionalism, but most of all, they're pleased with his results. Most lawsuits are resolved out of court for less than what is owed, allowing clients to move forward in establishing their careers without the yoke of student loan debt holding them back.

About Benjamin Trotter and Debt Legal Defense
Benjamin Trotter, Attorney at Law, P.C., has worked both for debt collection companies and consumers, giving him a unique perspective that serves his clients well as a debt defense attorney. Born and raised in Texas, Trotter founded his firm in 2015 in order to assist clients in debt lawsuits, with the goal of eliminating or reducing outstanding balances. In addition to running his own firm. Trotter is a Partner with The Rutherford Law Firm, PLLC. Learn more by visiting http://debtlegaldefense.com, calling Debt Legal Defense at 210-468-1008, or visiting the firm at 923 S. Alamo, Suite 2, San Antonio, TX 78205.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute (JSLI) and Rabbi Steve Blane continues to make history with its innovative approach to a virtual school. On March 1st it held it's second online reunion for alumni and students. JSLI classes are all online and alumni hail from North America, Europe, Australia, Israel and Japan making an in-face reunion costly and challenging for folks to attend.

Last year Rabbi Steve Blane, Founder and Dean, noted, "Why not an online reunion.? Virtual is the way of the future and has worked well for our to date 150+ ordained Rabbis and Cantors." Always a visionary Blane founded JSLI and the online synagogue, Sim Shalom, after serving in brick and mortar congregations for years. He realized the real unmet need in the Jewish world and developed JSLI as a pragmatic approach to training clergy to serve interfaith and unaffiliated Jews.

The afternoon included worship, time for sharing and networking as well as 5 well-crafted presentations: Rabbi Craig Mayers (Florida) presented "Al HaTorah: Great Jewish Torah Commentators Through the Ages" from a 2-part series he is offering to his congregation. Rabbi Craig is the consummate teacher and his congregation as well as students of JSLI always enjoy his pearls. Rabbi Steve (Dean and Founder of JSLI) presented How to Build a Website in 45 minutes. Rabbi Steve loves to share his knowledge about one of his favorite topics – the internet, online and websites! Rabbi Daniel Betzel (Ohio) presented "Professional Rabbinic Development--or--Semikhah was just the Beginning. How do we continue to grow as both Rabbis and individuals after Semikhah? Together we will explore how we can build on what we received from JSLI to advance our Leadership, Competency, and Professional Skills." Rabbi Daniel shared his struggles and successes as he continues to develop and grow his Rabbinate in the Diaspora aka Columbus, Ohio. Rabbi Jordania Goldberg (Nevada) presented "A Journey Through the Tree of Life for Self Care" that included information from her newly published book: KSTechnique: Healing the World One Person at a Time. Sara Shonfeld (New York) presented "Learning through Music and Rhythm, stories, dramatic play. How to engage children to enjoy learning about Judaism. "

Many attended for the entire afternoon revamping and revising their websites in the moment while others dropped in and out - another welcome feature of an online event. Rabbi Blane was pleased with the turnout as well as the reason some could not attend - they were busy working to "repair the world" Tikuun Olam in their communities.

ABOUT SIM SHALOM AND JSLI

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 Rabbis and students of this online community. For the High Holidays, Sim Shalom goes live at the Bitter End in NYC with jazz infused musical services.

Rabbi Blane is also the Founder and Director of the Jewish Spiritual Leader's Institute,
the online professional rabbinical program and a Founder of the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities (http://www.ujuc.org) which is based on the doctrine of Jewish Universalism.

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) MARCH 11, 2020

After Parkland, the documentary about the Parkland school tragedy and its aftermath, has opened in theaters nationwide. In a new interview with C.M. Rubin, the Founder of CMRubinWorld, the film's directors, Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman, discuss ways educators and learning organizations might use the film as a prompt and a resource to learn from the tragedy. "We hope that After Parkland can be screened in high schools, colleges and universities around the country and serve as a launchpad for conversations around gun violence, trauma and activism," say the filmmakers.

In the aftermath of the Parkland shooting, many community members became engaged in various forms of activism. The directors say After Parkland was not intended to further a political agenda. However, film festival audiences around the country were moved and inspired, and many believe that if After Parkland can't raise awareness on the need for meaningful change, then nothing can. The Directors hope their documentary, now available in theaters nationally, will have a major impact on this critical national problem. "We would be thrilled to see meaningful dialogue as an outcome of our film."

Read the full article here

Emily Taguchi and Jake Lefferman are ABC producers and the directors of the documentary After Parkland.

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 that are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world's leading thinkers.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

As the cannabis industry grows and professionalizes, especially in the U.S., issues surrounding how to effectively protect intellectual property within the industry are coming to the fore with increased frequency. And in an industry that (generally) remains illegal at the federal level, these issues can be fraught. In this episode, the panelists walk through Intellectual Property issues specific to the cannabis, hemp, and CBD industry, including how business can (and in some cases cannot) protect their brands, trademarks, and patents. We'll also discuss notable litigation in the space, and how businesses can best position themselves for success in the future.

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HONG KONG (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

In one single test and within approximately one hour, the System can identify 30 to 40 pathogens including seasonal influenza viruses, such as influenza A subtypes H1, H2 and H3, avian influenza viruses H5, H7 and H9, human respiratory syncytial virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and 2019-nCoV. Leveraging the current polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology, the system is fully automated from sample nucleic acid extraction and amplification, to signal detection and analysis. The System adopts patent-pending microfluidic and biochemical technologies that achieve ultra-sensitive detection (down to 5 gene copies) and simultaneous differentiation of various pathogens with extremely high specificity. It is also user-friendly, with manual handling not being required throughout the testing process.

"Early and accurate detection of pathogens could contribute to effective and efficient disease control and management, and prevent spreading of any contagious pathogens. It benefits the patients as well because timely therapy can then be applied to prevent complications. The existing challenge is that we lack full panel POCT technologies for early and on-site diagnosis, which should ideally be capable of differentiating between different pathogens at the same time. This newly-developed system could be a practical solution," said Professor Lau.

PolyU and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have established the Respiratory Virus Research Foundation ("the Foundation") in 2015 and have since then been working on various innovative technologies to tackle existing and emerging respiratory infectious diseases. The Foundation has fostered various collaborations, including those on vaccine and rapid diagnostics respectively. The former is led by HKU Professor Yuen Kwok-yung, Henry Fok Professor in Infectious Diseases, Chair Professor of Infectious Diseases from the Department of Microbiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine; the latter is led by PolyU Professor Terence Lau Lok-ting, Director of Innovation and Technology Development and Adjunct Professor at the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology.

Ir. Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong, Vice President (Research Development), Deputy President and Provost designate of PolyU said, "In this difficult and challenging time that Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, and even the global community is encountering, it is important that the research community can quickly pool their expertise and resources to develop practical solutions. The PolyU-HKU partnership is a prime example of effective coupling of multidisciplinary innovation and translation."

The research team for this project is led by PolyU Professor Terence Lau Lok-ting and supported by HKU Professor Yuen Kwok-yung. Through collaborative efforts, the team has spent the past four years to develop the System. In the past year, the team has optimised the System and conducted trials on different clinical samples. In the midst of the 2019-nCoV outbreak, the team has also conducted tests on clinical samples using the system.

Professor Yuen commented, "The System's versatility and capability will provide for comprehensive monitoring during disease outbreaks or routine surveillance. It will become a crucial technology for ensuring the effective control of infectious diseases, medical diagnosis, and treatment."

"This fully automated, quantitative rapid diagnostic platform possesses a proprietary technology which overcomes limitations of existing technologies by ensuring sensitivity – and hence significantly enhancing the reliability of test results. Most importantly, our innovation can substantially reduce the cost of the microfluidic cartridge manufacturing thus making it feasible for wide adoption. It is ready for mass-scale production," added Professor Lau.

The research team has received indispensable support from a local biotechnology company Avalon Biomedical Management Ltd for this project. "We are honoured to be able to participate in this project and are delighted to see this important milestone in the collaboration between Professor Lau and Professor Yuen. We believe this advanced point-of-care diagnostic system can revolutionize the current diagnostic paradigm and provide a powerful tool to fight against infectious diseases," said Dr Manson Fok, Chairman of the Board of the company, Executive & Trust Committee member of Macau Henry Fok Foundation and Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Macau University of Science and Technology.

Humankind's modern day battles against epidemics remain a major challenge and it is vital that we keep learning from the past and equipping ourselves with the best technologies available. Towards this end the research team will continue to urgently focus on developments to ensure the system's robustness and cost-effectiveness, and to collaborate with relevant parties on clinical trials, regulatory approvals, and frontline applications of this POCT system.

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BRONX, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Monroe College, a national leader in educating urban and international students, today announced that on-campus classes have been transitioned to the online learning format for at least the next two weeks.

While there are no reported cases of coronavirus at Monroe, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution. It impacts all undergraduate and graduate classes held on the College's Bronx and New Rochelle campuses, as well as those offered through Jumpstart, its credit-bearing early college program held on Saturdays for local high school juniors and seniors.

President Marc Jerome explained the decision in an email to the College community early this afternoon, which is shared below:

"Dear College Community:

Over the last few days, senior administrators have talked with countless students, their parents, faculty, and staff regarding coronavirus. Although there are no reported cases on campus, there remains considerable anxiety and concern among all of us, which is completely understandable.

In light of this, and in keeping with increased calls for social distancing, we are suspending on-campus classes as of 2:30 pm today, March 11th. Classes scheduled for this evening, tomorrow, and Friday are canceled.

On-campus classes will resume in the online format starting this Saturday morning, March 14th.

Classes transitioning to the online format will meet at the same day and time as they are scheduled on campus. That means students in Monday/Wednesday classes that meet at 10:20 am, for example, must be logged in and ready for their online class at that time.

We will continue online academic instruction at least through classes on Saturday, March 28th.

The College will continue to monitor the situation closely. Please continue to check your College email and our website for updates and other important announcements.

We will share more detailed information later today on how this temporary change in operations impacts other College activities and events.

Separate communications with specific instructions will be sent to all students and housing students."

Additional information of interest to the College community:

The College retained an outside company last week to provide heightened cleaning and sanitization services on our Bronx and New Rochelle campuses. This work will continue in the weeks ahead out of an abundance of caution.

While the College is encouraging housing students to vacate the dormitories, they are not required to do so. Dining services will be available for students who remain on campus.

On-campus academic support centers, such as tutoring spaces, computer labs and libraries, will remain open.

Administrative and staff offices will remain open.

ABOUT MONROE COLLEGE

Founded in 1933, Monroe College is a recognized leader in urban and international education. The College is proud of its innovative programs to increase college access, affordability, and completion outcomes, especially among first-generation students. The strength of its warm, supportive culture is reflected in the personal connections fostered among students, faculty, and staff.

Monroe educates close to 8,000 students each year, offering Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs from campuses in the Bronx, New Rochelle, and St. Lucia. Many of the College's degree programs may also be pursued online.

Programs are offered through seven academic schools, including the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Business and Accounting, Criminal Justice, Education, Hospitality Management and the Culinary Institute of New York (CINY), Information Technology, and Nursing, as well as through King Graduate School. Liberal arts and continuing education programs are also available. For more information and admissions criteria, please visit http://www.monroecollege.edu.



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ROLLING MEADOWS, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Model legislation developed by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association has been enacted in Washington, D.C., and ensures students can possess and utilize sunscreen in school without a physician's note or prescription. The legislation was signed by Mayor Muriel Bowser and passed the mandatory Congressional review period.

Provisions that protect students from damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays while outdoors at school or school-related activities, also known as SUNucate, was championed by Councilmembers Mary Cheh and David Grosso. Students in the District of Columbia will now be able to protect themselves from skin cancer in time for spring and summer school activities.

"I'm pleased that students in our nation's capital now have increased access to sunscreen and can start practicing sun-safe behavior from an early age," ASDSA President Marc D. Brown, MD, said. "Sunscreen is one of the easiest and most effective tools we have to protect ourselves from dangerous UV rays. I hope other states follow the District's lead and pass this important legislation."

The need for SUNucate arose after concerns from dermatologic surgeons that students were required to bring a note or a prescription from a physician in order to use sunscreen at school due to its classification as an over-the-counter drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Preventive Services Task Force both show that children should have access to sunscreen and other sun-protective measures in order to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

ASDSA worked with its coalition partners to pass this legislation, along with the Medical Society of the District of Columbia and the Washington, D.C. Dermatological Society. To learn more about SUNucate, visit http://asds.net/SUNucate.



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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Three not-for-profit organizations in the financial services industry have come together to create the Financial Security Alliance. The new partnership will answer several industry challenges including raising the level of financial literacy in American households, as well as raising awareness of career options in financial services. The new consumer-focused website of http://www.financialsecurityalliance.org will house the work of the Alliance. The new Alliance is governed by a steering committee that includes two industry representatives from each partner organization.

"NAILBA represents independent brokerage distribution, but who knows brokerage as a career option?" stated Dan LaBert, CEO. "Our members love what they do and faced with the number of people retiring from the industry, we need to cultivate the next generation of brokers. We joined the Financial Security Alliance to help shine light on an area of the financial services industry that is not well understood." The majority of NAILBA's membership works in a business-to-business model making it hard for consumers to understand brokerage as a career option. "We needed to put real faces to independent brokerage so that consumers understand how we work. I'm delighted to announce that Jim Sorebo, SVP Sales, Highland Capital Brokerage and Raymond Phillips of The Brokers Source will represent NAILBA for the Alliance."

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is the professional association to 25,000 insurance and financial service professionals who do interact every day with consumers. "Our members are constantly delivering financial education to clients and are always telling people what a great career it is," stated Kevin Mayeux, CEO. "What the Alliance and http://www.financialsecurityalliance.org does for NAIFA is give us a way to aggregate all of the work we're already doing in communities and package it up in a way that all Americans can use. NAIFA has been improving the financial security of Americans in a private, one-to-one manner for 130 years. This new initiative allows us to provide financial literacy education to any consumer and have it delivered face-to-face or virtually by a trusted financial services professional." NAIFA named Paul Dougherty, State Farm, and Larry Holzberg of Wealth Advisory Group to serve on the Alliance's steering committee.

Life Happens is a nonprofit dedicated to educating consumers about the importance of life insurance and other related products for sound financial planning. The popular Life Insurance Needs Calculator and educational materials that Life Happens produces and distributes through its online Life Happens Pro platform are widely used by NAIFA members in their insurance and financial planning work with clients and prospects. Life Happens may be best known for creating and coordinating September's Life Insurance Awareness Month, in which they engage celebrity spokespeople who relate their own stories to the value of life insurance. In recent years, Life Happens has expanded past insurance to include educating consumers on annuities. "We joined the Alliance because consumer education is core to our mission. We saw an opportunity to contribute our content to more consumers while highlighting the profession as a career choice," explained Fasia Stafford, President and CEO of Life Happens. "I'm delighted to announce that two past NAIFA chairs, Tom Currey and Cliff Wilson, will represent Life Happens to the Alliance."

"The new steering committee of the Financial Security Alliance is composed of good people dedicating their time to do good work," explained Mayeux. "It's a prime example of how producers that belong to their professional association or support non-profit organizations through volunteerism help to elevate the profession each day. We're grateful for their commitment and excited to come together for this worthy cause."

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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

As the world grapples with the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has developed a new course, conducted remotely, to address in real time how global business and financial uncertainty can be managed in the wake of such dramatic events.

The six-week, half-credit course is titled "Epidemics, Natural Disasters, and Geopolitics: Managing Global Business and Financial Uncertainty." It begins March 25, 2020 after an extended spring break resulting from the University's recent announcement that courses will move to remote instruction to limit the effects of the coronavirus. Students will join the course via livestream. Over 450 students from across the University have already expressed interest and pre-registered.

"There are significant business lessons to be learned from the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, and Wharton is at the forefront of sharing valuable insights and creating a community to exchange ideas," said Wharton Dean Geoff Garrett. "This is a teachable moment for the global academic community, and this course is just one example of how Wharton is coming together to provide support during a time of heightened anxiety and ambiguity."

Course lesson titles include "Leading amid Unpredictable Rapidly Changing Events with Contested Facts," "Financial Market Reactions to the Coronavirus and Disaster Risk," "Emotional Contagion and Epidemics," "U.S.-China Relations after the Trade Wars and the Coronavirus" and more.

The course has been developed by Management Professor Mauro Guillen, who will join other distinguished Wharton faculty including Sigal Barsade, Mohamed El-Erian, Zeke Emanuel, Geoff Garrett, Martine Haas, Sarah Light, Carolyn Kousky, Howard Kunreuther, John Paul MacDuffie, Barbara Mellers, Katy Milkman, Jeremy Siegel, Beth Simmons and Kent Smetters as course lecturers.

"We are proud to launch this course as it draws directly from the current geopolitical climate and will offer students insights into this crisis and all types of high-risk events," said Prof. Guillen. "I'm thrilled to take part in this course which was developed very quickly and through the generous support of professors and staff who understand the urgency."

For more information on how the University of Pennsylvania is responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, visit the Penn Coronavirus website.

About the Wharton School
Founded in 1881 as the world's first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With a faculty of more than 235 renowned professors, Wharton has 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 99,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. For more information, visit http://www.wharton.upenn.edu.



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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

As college and university faculty look to offer more assignments online due to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, Triseum is helping them get a jump start. Triseum's ARTé academic video games allow students to continue progressing through their art history studies online via an engaging and results-driven learning experience.

"No doubt these are stressful times. There is an immediate need for quality online content so that the education process keeps moving forward, while keeping everyone's health a priority," said André Thomas, CEO of Triseum and director of the LIVE Lab at Texas A&M. "As faculty are asked to increase online content quickly, they don't need the added pressure that can come with finding, integrating and tracking digital offerings. Our games are easy to access and intuitive to play. Student scores are automatically generated based on targeted learning outcomes, easing logistics for faculty."

At a recent press briefing, Nancy Messonnier, the director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, stated that, "many people in the United States will at some point in time either this year or next be exposed to this virus." With no clear end in sight and in an effort to offset fees, Triseum is offering its games at cost through Summer 2021.

Triseum's games provide a simple way for faculty to engage students and inspire learning. The games feature new grading functionality, providing scores in an easy-to-use format so instructors can add them to their grade books. Scores are based on students' progress in the game and the learning objectives they achieve. Additionally, Triseum is developing integrations with college and university administrative systems to further ease accessibility, payments and more.

Led by Thomas, who also teaches game design, game development and interactive graphics techniques, the Triseum team worked closely with students and faculty at Texas A&M's LIVE Lab to create the ARTé game series, mimicking the quality of entertainment video games with learning design principles at the core. Colleges and universities around the world, including schools such as Arizona State University, are using Triseum's ARTé games to engage students in interactive content.

Triseum's ARTé franchise immerses students in history. Award winning ARTé: Mecenas focuses on the Italian Renaissance where students commission works of art as a Medici banker. In a research study, ARTé: Mecenas boosted knowledge gain by nearly 25 percent. Additionally, ARTé: Lumière recreates 19th century Paris centered around impressionist, realist and other modernist artists; and ARTé: Hemut spans ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, artworks and architecture.

For more information, please contact info@triseum.com.

About Triseum
Triseum grew out of the LIVE Lab in the Department of Visualization in the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University. Education will always remain at the heart of this learning company. Partnering with industry experts in gaming and instructional design, Triseum creates entertainment quality, immersive learning games for foundational subjects where high school and higher education students face challenges with engagement, course completion and success. Delivering world-class digital experiences that profoundly impact students while maintaining strict learning efficacy backed by rigorous research, Triseum's bold curiosity means pushing the boundaries of what educational games are all about. For more information, please visit https://triseum.com/.


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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Care Oncology, a UK-based company, announced today that it is expanding its telemedicine services to accommodate an influx of patients wishing to add the COC Protocol to their current treatments.

"We've seen a doubling of the number of patients seeking to add the COC Protocol to their standard treatments for cancer," says Jason Butcher, Director of Operations, US and Canada. "Part of the increase is undoubtedly due to a series of ongoing trials and a recent clinical review that validated our treatment data (see Video). Another part is our unique telemedicine services that we provide our patients who are on the protocol."

According to the company website (http://www.careoncology.com), COC Protocol is an adjunct therapy that attacks the metabolic weaknesses in cancer cells and may enhance standard cancer treatments effectiveness. The protocol incorporates a combination of well-known medications used for the treatment diabetes, coronary heart disease, and inflammation.

All patient-provider interaction is done online with US-based physicians who are trained to administer the protocol. Patients are screened for conditions that may prevent them from safely using the protocol. Once approved for the protocol, direct interaction with Care Oncology physicians is facilitated via an online conferencing system. Often, the medications can be sent to the patient via the mail or picked up from a local pharmacy.

"Thanks to the telemedicine model, this unique treatment is accessible to anyone who wants it," says Butcher. "We skip the need for in-person visits with a physician because patients are already under the care of an oncologist. We provide added care while they're using the COC Protocol so that we maximize its effects to make standard-of-care treatments more effective."

ABOUT THE COC PROTOCOL
The COC Protocol was developed by sister organization, Care Oncology Clinic, based in London, UK. Patented by the clinic in the UK, the COC Protocol is an adjunctive cancer treatment that is designed to work with standard-of-care cancer treatment. In one published study, the COC Protocol doubled survivability for patients suffering from Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Patients that showed improvement received both the protocol and standard-of-care cancer treatment (chemo, radiotherapies). Care Oncology US has clinics and offices in the US and offers the protocol for all forms of cancer to US and Canadian patients.

According to Butcher, COC Protocol is not a form of targeted therapy nor is it intended to replace standard of care. "Our researchers called it 'adjunctive therapy' because the protocol is used in conjunction with standard-of-care therapies (genetic, chemo, radiation)," he says.

Medications used in the COC Protocol have been in use for more than 20 years and are safe, even with all types of current cancer treatments. The medications have been repurposed because they have been found to be effective in interfering with the metabolic processes that are common in all cancer cells, regardless of their tissue of origin.

"The drugs in the COC Protocol have an established safety profile and significant population-based data suggesting they may improve outcomes when combined with standard of care," says Butcher. "The medications in the protocol target the dis-regulated metabolism of cancer cells, a feature that is common to all types of cancer."
For more information, visit http://www.careoncology.com Or call 800-392-1353.

Care Oncology operates in the United States and has a clinic in the UK. Clinical offices are located at 40 Harley Street, London, W1G 9PP.


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PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

CONCEPT, the Continuing & Professional Studies Division of Palo Alto University, announced that registration is now open for the 2020 Summer Training Institute. This program will feature five days of mix-and-match workshops led by internationally recognized experts in Police and Public Safety Psychology from June 15-19, 2020.

Mental health professionals planning to add a police and public safety specialty to their practice or who are working toward becoming board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in the Police and Public Safety Psychology (PPSP) specialty will benefit from exposure to evidence-based training on best practices, relevant research outcomes and clinical applications. In addition, this opportunity will strengthen attendees' knowledge, skill set and expertise and serve to elevate their practice.

Throughout the week, attendees will dive deep into the following topics during these workshops: Evaluations of Police Suitability and Fitness for Duty, Foundational and Functional Competencies in PPSP, Ethical Dilemmas and Complex Relationships in PPSP and much more. The experts leading these workshops boast notable accolades and are engaging presenters and leaders in the field. "This will be the perfect opportunity for individuals who are looking to grow and expand their practice with comprehensive professional training," said Patricia Zapf, vice president for Continuing and Professional Studies and Founder of CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University. "[We] are immensely excited to host the Summer Training Institute in conjunction with the American Board of Police & Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP), and look forward to equipping attendees with the tools they need by disseminating knowledge directly from the field's most notable experts."

For those who cannot travel to join the workshops in person at the San Francisco Bay Area location, virtual attendance is available via ZOOM and electronic copies of all online training program materials will be distributed.

Interested parties can register for this event online individually or as a group. Individuals registering for all five days can receive $250 off their registration with the promo code PPSPWEEK. For more information, call 650-433-3899 or visit our Summer Training Institute page here. To learn more about CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University, visit the campus at 1791 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at Palo Alto University offers post-graduate training programs for mental health and allied professionals and continuing education as approved sponsors by APA, CPA, ASWB, and NBCC. These programs cover a variety of topics, including criminal forensic mental health and training for correctional professionals. With offerings both online and in-person, training can be completed on a personalized schedule and at a tailored pace.



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ARLINGTON, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation is supporting additional efforts to help Minnesota patients confront high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes by leveraging pharmacists to help them manage their medications, in conjunction with researchers at the University of Minnesota and the University of North Carolina. The Foundation has announced that it is providing matching funds to a program designed to build on the prior success of medication management by further evaluating its results, including the feasibility and sustainability of enhancing its accessibility for patients throughout the nation.

As part of a highly collaborative program, the NACDS Foundation initiated a grant agreement with the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. The University of North Carolina Eshelman Institute for Innovation also is providing funding, as is the Minnesota Department of Health in partnership with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Thirteen community pharmacy organizations are enrolled in the project, with over 130 store locations participating. An integrated healthcare organization in Minnesota also is collaborating in the program.

"Medication management strategies provided by community pharmacists have demonstrated effectiveness in improving patients' medication use, improving their health, and reducing overall healthcare costs," said NACDS Foundation President Kathleen Jaeger. "The NACDS Foundation is committed to advancing innovative care models that hold promise for public health and that create unique partnerships that can be replicated and scaled to help even more patients across the United States. This initiative is an ideal example of this commitment in action and we are thrilled more patients can further benefit from these care interventions."

"Pharmacists will be working with patients and other members of their health care team to support improvement of health by optimizing the use of their medications," said Jason Varin, an assistant professor in the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and a community pharmacist. "Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services can improve overall patient health outcomes by ensuring that medications provide the most benefit, potentially decrease the overall costs of care and improve patients' health care experiences. By encouraging patients to engage with their local pharmacist, we are hoping more conversations between patient and pharmacist will center around the best way to manage and improve their health."

The lead researchers from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy and the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy will evaluate the results of the program to provide additional insights about the effects of medication management on decreasing blood pressure among patients with hypertension, helping patients become tobacco-free, and reducing blood sugar among patients with diabetes.

The partnering organizations note that some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in healthcare relate to ensuring that patients are prescribed optimal medications for their unique needs, that patients are able to take them as prescribed, and that the medications are safe and effective. About 30 percent of prescriptions are never filled and about half of medications for chronic diseases are not taken as prescribed. This is estimated to cause the deaths of about 125,000 people every year and at least one in ten hospital admissions. In more than 90 percent of visits, pharmacists providing MTM services identify at least one opportunity to improve a patient's medication regimen.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found participation in MTM doubled the number of patients who had blood pressure under control compared to patients who had usual care. The study found that the average patient who participated in MTM had approximately $1,300 less in healthcare costs than patients who did not receive MTM.


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DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

The Alabama State Department of Education will report Lexile and Quantile student measures, beginning with the spring 2021 administration of the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP).

MetaMetrics, developer of the Lexile Framework for Reading and the Quantile Framework for Mathematics, today announced Alabama joins a growing number of states providing teachers measures that link assessment to reading and math instruction.

The Lexile and Quantile Frameworks place both the student and instructional material on the same scale to match the learner with reading and math resources at his/her ability level. When students receive Lexile and Quantile measures from a state assessment, their test scores become more actionable, allowing teachers and parents to connect assessment to instruction.

"At the Alabama State Department of Education, we are committed to ensuring that all students not only graduate from high school but are also equipped for success during the next phase of their lifelong journey," said Elisabeth Davis, Ed.D., Assistant State Superintendent of Education for Student Learning. "By reporting Lexile and Quantile measures from our new state assessment program (ACAP), we are providing all schools statewide with powerful tools and career planning resources to accelerate and individualize student achievement."

Alabama educators will have free access to the premium version of the Lexile & Quantile Hub, an online platform that ties the student's measures directly to learning and planning resources. Featured on the Hub are the Lexile and Quantile Growth Planners, tools to help Alabama meet its ambitious goal of ensuring all students graduate ready for success in college and careers.

"Our goal is to ensure every child in our state has every opportunity to thrive," said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey. "This new partnership with Lexile and Quantile promises to be a valued resource in furthering student achievement and career-readiness. Alabama educators will now have access to additional data-driven resources, to further the overall effectiveness of classroom engagement and student learning. Creating valuable partnerships like this, ensures Alabama achieves generations of student success."

With the Growth Planners, students, teachers and parents can forecast growth toward college and career readiness, identify the reading and math demands needed for entry into hundreds of careers, and explore job market data at the national and regional levels.

The Growth Planners' data-driven career planning features are powered by the world's leading providers of job market data and analytics, Burning Glass and O*NET.

"It is exciting to collaborate with the Alabama Department of Education to help state educators leverage Lexile and Quantile measures to better understand students' individual learning needs," said Malbert Smith, CEO and co-founder of MetaMetrics. "Every year, more than half of all U.S. students receive Lexile and Quantile measures."

MetaMetrics is an education technology organization that offers scientifically valid, universal scales for measuring reading and listening (Lexile) and math (Quantile) with plans to develop measures for oral reading fluency and writing. The Lexile and Quantile Frameworks measure student ability and the complexity of the content they encounter. For more information, visit metametricsinc.com.



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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Tynker, the world's leading K-12 creative coding platform, today announced that they are offering free Tynker School licenses to all K-12 schools worldwide that may be impacted by health-related closures related to the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). School systems in impacted regions have announced that their schools will close as a preventative health measure to control the spread of the virus, impacting students, families and educators in many countries around the world.

"Our mission is to enable kids to learn how to create and code in a fun and engaging way, so naturally we are very concerned about the impact of coronavirus-related school closures on students and educators. We'd like to do our part to help by enabling classroom learning to continue in a virtual manner," said Krishna Vedati, co-founder and CEO of Tynker.

"Our platform is highly intuitive and easy to use so schools should have no problem getting their Tynker virtual classrooms and lesson planning up and running in no time," continued Vedati. "Since Tynker's courses also integrate coding into core subjects, teachers can also supplement ongoing remote classes in English, Mathematics, Science, and even Social Studies. At this time we would also like to thank our existing premium Tynker School subscribers, without whom this offer of support to all impacted schools would not be possible."

Tynker has committed to contribute millions of dollars worth of free Tynker School software licenses to support impacted schools to ensure that student learning can continue remotely on iPADs or virtually any computer with a web browser. Educators and students will have access to the complete Tynker School PreK-12 curriculum, including Tynker Junior for early learners; introductory and intermediate programming courses; and interest-based courses such as micro:bit, Lego WeDo, and drone programming. All public and private schools are eligible and can apply to get full access to the entire Tynker School curriculum and platform at no cost through May 2020 or until their school reopens.

To date, over 600 schools in 43 countries and across 42 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia have signed up to take advantage of this offer.

Tynker is also offering free web-based professional development programs for educators to help them grow their knowledge of coding to implement the most cutting edge PreK-12 Computer Science curriculum available today. Tynker will be running a series of webinars to train educators on how to use Tynker in a remote learning environment; educators can visit the Tynker School training page for details and schedules.

To date, over 60 million children from over 150 countries have enjoyed learning how to create and code on Tynker's platform.

About Tynker
Tynker empowers kids of all ages to become Makers by enabling them to develop coding skills to design, develop, and power animations, games, toys, smart devices and more. The company's award-winning platform helps to engage students at home, at school, and on the go, so they develop the critical thinking, reasoning and programming skills that turn them into the Makers of today and tomorrow. Tynker's highly successful STEM teaching platform has been used by one in three U.S. K-8 schools, 90,000 schools globally and over 60 million kids across 150 countries. Tynker's partners include some of the world's most respected brands including Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mattel, PBS, Lego, NASA and more. Tynker is accessible from any computer with an Internet browser, as well as via the Tynker and Tynker Junior mobile apps, and offers both a free and paid subscription option. For more information, visit http://www.tynker.com.



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BETHESDA, MD. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

"Schools have been using Sworkit for years, but a few weeks ago we started getting reports of how Sworkit is helping educators mitigate Coronavirus disruptions," states Sworkit's CEO, Gregory Coleman. He goes on to say, "English-speaking schools on indefinite lockdown in China and other parts of Asia were starting to tell us how their students and faculty were using Sworkit to stay in shape and to get out the excess energy while being confined to their homes."

Although Sworkit's fitness app was originally designed for adults looking to work out at home, in 2018, Sworkit started providing its paid subscription program, including content filmed with and for children, to schools at no cost through its Sworkit Youth Initiative. Within 18 months of launch, nearly 4,500 schools in 49 states and 30 countries signed up for the program, making it available to over 3,700,000 students worldwide.

In the last week, Sworkit has been actively communicating with schools in California and the state of Washington, to include some in the Greater Seattle area. Joe Bisignano, Director of PE, Health and Wellness at a school in Seattle, WA states, "As a school, we have been charged with figuring out ways to teach remotely in the event that we have to close the school. We are trying to figure out how Sworkit might be part of that plan."

Bisignano goes on to share more about the challenges teachers are facing, "As we look at having students out of the building and away from school, one of our big fears is that their overall health will suffer in our attempt to keep them from getting sick. We need to be able to give them options that bring motivation, structure, purpose, and accountability. Based on what we have seen with students using the app at school we are optimistic that for some of our students – Sworkit checks most, if not all of those boxes." That school is also planning on recommending that students work out for 30 minutes each day or 60 minutes every other day.

"This is a scenario we never imagined. We started the Sworkit Youth Initiative to empower teachers and give them a tool to make fitness fun and accessible to students. To see things rapidly evolve like this shows how important connected fitness is in 2020 and how the productive use of technology can not only improve lives but also mitigate disruptions to it", Sworkit's Greg Coleman says.

A statement by another educator at school in China sums up the response of many educators and parents. He states, "What your company has done for our children and staff will not be forgotten."

For teachers, coaches, and educators looking to learn more and to make Sworkit part of their potential shutdown planning, please visit https://sworkit.com/youth-initiative

For parents looking to learn more about how they can access Sworkit workouts at home, please visit https://sworkit.com

About Sworkit

Founded in 2012, Sworkit is a digital fitness company based out of Bethesda, MD providing at-home and on-the-go workouts and personalized plans to help users improve their health and fitness levels. With a custom combination of strength, cardio, yoga, and stretching workouts, Sworkit helps millions of monthly users work out on their own time and at their own pace.

Sworkit is ranked as a leader in app stores and was voted #1 by the University of Florida in a study of fitness apps using the standards of the American College of Sports Medicine.

For more information, please visit https://sworkit.com.

About the Sworkit Youth Initiative

In August of 2018, Sworkit launched the Sworkit Youth Initiative (SYI) to make age-appropriate workouts and fitness education readily available and relatable to children of all ages, regardless of their fitness level or socioeconomic status. The company started providing its paid subscription program, including content filmed with and for children, to schools at no cost. Within 18 months of launch, nearly 4,500 schools in 49 states and 30 countries signed up for the program, making it available to over 3,700,000 students worldwide. These schools have been using Sworkit to supplement their physical education programs to great success.



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CAPE MAY, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

The Smith System advanced classroom and behind-the-wheel training program teaches safe driving practices using The Smith5Keys, a method proven to reduce risks on the road. Each driver learns through a series of behind-the-wheel experiences and by observing an instructor-narrated drive that demonstrates unique techniques to navigate through traffic. By experiencing real-world traffic scenarios, drivers are better able to replicate these skills while on the job.

As a result of the new partnership, eDriving's PSG clients benefit from a special pricing plan, and have the ability to exchange seats in the course with other eDriving PSG clients to minimize cancellation fees. Class completions can be recorded, together with eLearning and FICO Safe Driving Scores, in clients' Virtual Risk Manager (VRM) programs. Clients also have the ability to open additional classes based on student location, including remote areas.

"We are pleased to be partnering with eDriving's innovative PSG Alliance to elevate scheduling flexibility and enhance the ROI of behind-the-wheel training," said Tony Douglas, CEO of Smith System Inc. "The cancellation fee protection opportunity is a win-win in our collective commitment to improving road safety."

eDriving's PSG clients completing a Smith System course receive a study guide to reinforce what they have learned and motivate them to keep practicing the techniques, along with a written evaluation of their driving strengths and weaknesses, recommended drill skills to focus on improvement opportunities, a certificate of completion and three months' free subscription to the Mentor by eDriving smartphone-based driver safety program to support continued driving focus and improvement.

"Our comprehensive driver risk management program enables organizations around the world to identify and reduce driver risk," said Ed Dubens, CEO/ Founder of eDriving. "Supporting our clients to access behind-the-wheel training that helps drivers see, think and act their way through various driving environments, challenges and changes that exist, regardless of where they travel or the vehicles they operate, complements our program perfectly."

Media Contact
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julie.farmer@edriving.com

About eDriving
eDriving helps organizations to reduce collisions, injuries, license violations and total cost of fleet ownership through a patented driver risk management program.

Mentor by eDriving is a smartphone-based solution that collects and analyzes driver behaviors most predictive of crash risk and helps remediate risky behavior by providing engaging, interactive micro training modules delivered directly to the driver in the smartphone app. As part of a broader risk management platform, Virtual Risk Manager, eDriving provides organizations with everything they need to establish safety as a strategic imperative, and support drivers and managers as they strive to create a crash-free culture.

eDriving is the driver risk management partner of choice for many of the world's largest organizations, supporting over 1,000,000 drivers in 96 countries. Over the past 25 years, eDriving's research-validated programs have been recognized with over 90 awards around the world.

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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

The Nike Tennis Camp at Hofstra University will be led by Hofstra's Men's and Women's Head Tennis Coach, Jason Pasion, and the rest of his experienced staff. Programs run in June and August and are tailored to accommodate young tennis players of all skill levels in a fun, positive environment.

Coach Pasion, now in his fourth season as Head Coach of Hofstra's Men's and Women's tennis teams, brings a "win-first" mentality to the Nike Tennis Camps. Last May, Coach Pasion was named Long Island Coach of the Year by the United States Tennis Association. In 2018, only Pasion's second season with The Pride, the men's program went 13-8 and was one win shy of the program record.

"My staff and I look forward to partnering with Nike Tennis Camps," says Pasion. "Obviously, I love coaching at a collegiate level, but I am equally excited this year about getting the chance to inspire some youth tennis players in New York."

Pasion is passionate about growing and developing youth tennis players in the Long Island area. He has created a curriculum filled with technical and fundamental instruction, perfectly designed for players of all skill levels, beginner to advanced. For the week of August 17-21, campers can register for a Tournament Training style camp geared towards advanced level players. Camp will not only consist of individualized training from Division I coaches but will also teach and emphasize winning strategies coupled with mental toughness. Additionally, campers have the opportunity to sign up for a USTA sanctioned tournament for the weekend following camp.

The Nike Tennis Camp at Hofstra University is set to run 3 weeks of day camp for the 2020 season. Camp runs Monday-Friday and is designed for players of all ability levels, with one of the weeks focusing on a tournament style training course.

Parents and Campers interested in these camps can visit Nike Tennis Camps or call 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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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Raspberry Golf Academy (RGA) has agreed to operate summer junior golf camps in Virginia under the Nike Junior Golf Camp banner across their properties beginning in 2020. The relationship between RGA and US Sports Camps (USSC) aims to provide golfing families with greater access to quality instruction and summer opportunities.

"Raspberry Golf Academy is a highly reputable organization and we are thrilled to be working with them to manage and grow their junior camp operations," states National Director of Nike Junior Golf Camps, Nicholas Brunner. "Starting this summer, we will implement the Nike Camp model across their courses which enables us to streamline their junior camp offerings, ultimately leading to an enhanced experience for participants and the host facilities."

US Sports Camps, the nation's largest provider of sports camps, will support the RGA camp operations via their marketing expertise, administration, customer service and other support services. The programs will continue to utilize existing RGA staff on-site, keeping the style and philosophy of their respective instructors, while integrating the Nike Camp framework. The two companies will work in conjunction with the common goal of increasing participation in the sport and exposing juniors to experienced instructors.

"I am proud to announce the new partnership between Raspberry Golf Academy and Nike Junior Golf Camps. We are extremely excited to host fun, all ability level Nike camps at our RGM club locations in the Northern Virginia market," says Raspberry Golf Academy Founder and Director, Patrick McGuire.

Programs range from half day camps, which include instruction on all facets of the game, to full day camps where players also receive afternoon course play with staff. All aspects of the game are addressed during the camp session; putting, chipping, pitching, full swing, strategy, rules, and etiquette. Campers participate in drills, skills challenges, and other fun games throughout the week. Ages range from 6-16 (depending on the camp type) and the programs are coed and open to players of all skill levels and interests.

Find the complete list of RGA Nike Junior Golf Camp locations below:

Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club, Leesburg, VA, Nike Junior Golf Camps, Raspberry Falls Golf Club

Bull Run Golf Club, Haymarket, VA, Nike Junior Golf Camps, Bull Run Golf Club

Virginia Golf Center, Clifton, VA, Nike Junior Golf Camps, Virginia Golf Center

Old Hickory Golf Club, Woodbridge, VA, Nike Junior Golf Camps, Old Hickory Golf Club

About Nike Junior Golf Camps

Nike Junior Golf Camps (NGJC) is a division of US Sports Camps, Inc., America's largest sports camp network. NGJC offers junior overnight and day camps, advanced player camps and short-game camps at over 200 locations nationwide. Since 1994, more than 200,000 junior golfers have participated in the camps. To explore a variety of camp options and locations please visit the official website for Nike Junior Golf Camps.

About Raspberry Golf Academy

The Raspberry Golf Academy was founded in 2007 at the Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club, Leesburg, VA. Since that time, the school has grown with locations at many of the best semi-private facilities in the Northern Virginia, Southern Pennsylvania, and Phoenix areas.



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FALLS CHURCH, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

EU-MDR: Are You Ready?
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Thursday, March 26, 2020 • 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. EDT
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Get ready for EU-MDR's deadline in May.

How current is the product labeling on one's website? Is your unique device identification (UDI) uploaded to the European database on medical devices (EUDAMED)?

The new EU-MDR is designed to increase safety by making products more readily traceable and one will need to have the right strategies in place.

Join us for a webinar on March 26 for assessing attendees readiness prior to a notified body review:

Implement strategies to review technical documentation to ensure regulatory requirements and the general safety and performance requirements (GSPR) are addressed

Understand how a product review is undertaken by a notified body

Learn how to insert a new symbol on the label on instructions use (IFUs) that are being published — for the first time — in electronic rather than in paper form

Discover what additional symbols must be included relating to device reprocessing and safety

Find out what specific details of the organization's EC representatives' symbol, name, and address must be provided on the label

Make sure the right strategies are in place for regulatory compliance with the rigorous EU-MDR mandates!

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

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LOS ALTOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 11, 2020

Otter.ai shared today that their Otter Voice Meeting Notes platform is being used by teleworkers and businesses to capture and share online and in-person business meeting notes and conversations, as business travel is limited and employees are working from home. Otter uses AI to generate rich searchable notes for business meetings and presentations.The Otter app works on web and mobile and can be used in conjunction with any video collaboration system including Blue Jeans, Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, and Zoom.

"Businesses have prioritized the safety of their employees and asked their teams to telework, cancel corporate events and non-essential business travel and tradeshow and conference attendance," said Sam Liang, CEO and co-founder of Otter.ai. "With Otter, enterprises' commitment to remote work and virtual meetings extends to rich notes that may be searched, shared, and annotated. We are excited to see leading global technology, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial and professional services firms embrace Otter Voice Meeting Notes as a core component of their collaboration infrastructure."

Otter Voice Meeting Notes is an AI-powered platform that transcribes voice to text in real time and generates rich notes for meetings, in-person, remote, live or pre-recorded conversations or presentations. By capturing spoken words accurately and making valuable information easily searchable and shareable, Otter helps business professionals work remotely, stay focused, save time, and collaborate more effectively.

Otter for Teams is an enterprise-ready product that is accessible via a web or mobile application and incorporates real-time shareable transcription, team-based account management and provisioning, reporting, and additional security via two-factor authentication. In addition, Teams includes group functionality including calendar integration, collaborative annotation and commenting, collaborative highlighting, shared speaker tagging, and custom vocabulary which enables businesses to add proper names, product names, or industry specific acronyms to their accounts so these will be automatically recognized by Otter.

Otter.ai built its own proprietary stack, including automated speech recognition, speaker separation (diarization) and identification, word synchronization, and summarization, that powers Otter. Otter generates smart notes that sync audio, text and images. Users can search, play, edit, organize, and share conversations from any device via the Otter app.

View Otter pricing plans and features.

See a Demo of Otter for Teams , check out the Quick Start Guide, or download Otter Voice Meeting Notes now on iOS or Android.

About Otter.ai
Otter.ai creates award-winning technologies and products that make valuable information from voice conversations instantly accessible and actionable. The Otter Voice Meeting Notes app uses proprietary artificial intelligence to generate shareable, searchable, rich notes in real-time that combine audio, transcription, speaker identification, inline photos, and key phrases. Otter for Teams, the enterprise offering, adds centralized billing, advanced collaboration, additional security, administration, and reporting. Otter.ai is backed by the first investors at Google, Tesla, DeepMind, and Facebook. Its team includes top engineering and research talent from Google, Alibaba, Facebook, Uber, and Nuance. Download Otter Voice Meeting Notes for ioS and Android, or visit us on the web at otter.ai.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Kandon Unlimited, Inc. is pleased to announce that the seven-book Kathryn the Grape Affirmation Series and 10-book Kathryn the Grape Let's Read Together Series have earned the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. This is an incredible honor, as this national awards program evaluates, recognizes, and promotes the best family-friendly products and services on the market.

This recognition includes all seven Kathryn the Grape Affirmation Series books: Kathryn the Grape's Magical Wand, Kathryn the Grape's Colorful Journey, Kathryn the Grape's Piece of Love, Kathryn the Grape's Kindness Confetti, Kathryn the Grape's Unique Compass, Kathryn the Grape's Grateful Garden, and Kathryn the Grape's Joyful Adventure. It also honors the 10-book Kathryn the Grape Let's Read Together Series: My Treasure Box with Tools of Love, I Am Happy Being Me, Alphabet Train, Five Little Monkeys, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old MacDonald, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Wheels on the Bus, Three Little Kittens, and You Are My Sunshine.

These awards place both Kathryn the Grape book series' among the best in family-friendly media products. The Mom's Choice Awards evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

"Our aim is to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services," explained Dawn Matheson, executive director of the Mom's Choice Awards. "We have a passion to help families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality and a great value."

Kathryn Cloward, creator of Kathryn the Grape, is grateful to receive these awards from such a respected awards program that's focused on family-friend media.

"It's been a long journey to get here and I am proud of what's been accomplished so far," Cloward said. "Last year, I relaunched Kathryn the Grape with all new books. I introduced a younger version of my character in the Kathryn the Grape Let's Read Together Series to relate to younger children. Then, as children grow and develop, Kathryn the Grape does, too, in the all new Kathryn the Grape Affirmation Series. I released 26 new books in 2019, including black and white coloring book versions of the Affirmation Series. It's been a busy time, and there won't be any slowing down. My purpose is to create and share heart-centered media for children and adults, and it's full speed ahead to keep doing this purposeful work as I have two more books and a new music CD releasing in May."

About Kandon Unlimited
Kandon Unlimited, Inc., is the parent company of Kathryn the Grape, the only mom-created, produced and published independent heart-centered mindful media series of its kind. Children and adults benefit from the social and emotional learning tools and growth mindset life lessons shared in Kathryn the Grape's award-winning books, award-winning music, videos and more. All books and songs are created and written by Kathryn Cloward, and are independently published and distributed by Kandon Unlimited. Learn more at http://www.kathrynthegrape.com.



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VANCOUVER, B.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

2020 is an exciting milestone for Erickson Coaching International as the company celebrates 40 years of pioneering coach training across the globe. Over this time, they are proud to have built a robust global network of more than 45,000 graduate coaches in over 85 countries.

Established in 1980, Erickson's accredited coach training includes the world-renowned The Art & Science of Coaching, as well as transformational life coaching courses Expanding Emotional Intelligence, The Art & Science of Mindfulness, Coaching Competencies for Leaders, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and the first Eco-Health program.

As the first coach training institution to bring true learner-centred, virtual programs to the market, Erickson is able to offer online, in person or a blended learning to both the professional coaching and corporate markets.

"Erickson Coaching International is a trailblazer! We have become 'big' in terms of what a coach training company can be. The coaching arm of the world is just developing now, and we have already had a large effect on the growth of the coaching movement. We are now planning to have a much bigger effect; I am confident that we will continue to be on the leading edge of coaching development."

– Marilyn Atkinson, President & Founder, Erickson Coaching International

As Erickson celebrates 40 years of pioneering the coach training industry, they continue to innovate Solution-Focused human development in their mission to change the world, one conversation at a time.

For more information on Erickson Coaching International and their pioneering coach training please visit https://www.erickson.edu.



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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

The MASIE Center and Learning CONSORTIUM have announced a free, 2-hour, interactive virtual session on "Social Distance Learning - Agility in the Pandemic", taking place on Monday, March 16 from 2 PM to 4 PM Eastern time. Elliott Masie will host the session, focusing on how we transform our designs for continual learning in this time.

Masie and a selection of Chief Learning Officers and Learning Designers will lead this free, interactive exploration of how we adapt content, context, and collaboration for workplace learning - at a time of "social distance". They will explore design models and how to make the "e" in eLearning reflect a time of "Emergency" - with engaging, "everywhere", effective, and evolving learning models.

Please reserve spaces for your team here: https://masie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WXMdeRvsSZy4ddZy77Tfyw

Masie, CEO of The MASIE Center and Chair of the Learning CONSORTIUM, announced the webinar and shared that "100% of the focus of The MASIE Center and our Learning CONSORTIUM will now be dealing with the impact of the Pandemic on our businesses, colleagues, and learning roles."

He pointed to the Coronavirus & Learning Project collaboration site with updates, reports, resources, and briefings from The MASIE Center, i4cp, Marshall Goldsmith Coaches, and other resources. Go to http://readiness.masie.com to join this conversation.

Masie also introduced the hashtag #LearningSTRONG to reflect the key role that Learning will play in helping our organizations and employees adapt to these changes.

Please go to http://readiness.masie.com for more information.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Helping to close out International Women's Day, Mediaplanet today announces the launch of this March's edition of "Women in Technology." This campaign will advocate for gender inclusivity within the technology field.

This campaign highlights different areas women can pursue within the technology field, such as financial technology, computer science, marketing, and aerospace. The campaign also discusses the importance of finding mentors within the field in order to have someone to look up to and receive career guidance from. It offers advice to women seeking to enter the tech workforce and to women currently holding positions within the tech industry, showcasing the support and resources they can access to advance their careers.

Television host, businesswoman, and media CEO Maria Menounos graces the cover of the print publication. Menounos represents a woman breaking gender stereotypes in the field. In this campaign, she discusses how she overcame challenges in her career and gives advice to young women entrepreneurs who are entering the technology or media fields.

The print component of "Women in Technology" is distributed within today's edition of USA Today in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Chicago markets, with a circulation of approximately 200,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally, through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit EducationAndCareerNews.com.

This campaign was made possible with the support of DailyPay, Drexel University, Pratt & Whitney, Progress, Raytheon, Rice University, Scientific Games, Simmons University, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and WizRocket.

About Mediaplanet
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.



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SCHAUMBURG, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Strategic Mobility Group, LLC (SMG3), a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, successfully concluded another Modex show on Thursday, March 12th. The trusted Android consultants had two booths featuring live product demos, booth tours, Android OS migration discussions, and information regarding the latest enterprise mobility solutions & trends.

As the speed of manufacturing, supply chain and transportation operations continues to accelerate, the future of our industry depends on today's forward-thinking decisions. From illuminating education to next-generation technology and equipment in action, MODEX lets you see what's coming — and take advantage of it to power your supply chain with endless possibilities for years to come.

"We had a fantastic show and I want to personally thank everyone who stopped by either of our booths this year", said President and CEO of SMG3, Nancy Gorski. "Our objective at Modex is to capture the ambiance that clients will experience when working with SMG3, and this was successfully portrayed to this year's attendees".

SMG3 also discussed solutions for the modern warehouse environment and asset traceability.

"We believe our industry is at a turning point with the emergence of new technologies and modernized solutions. SMG3's commitment is to continue our leading support for the migration to Android, while further expanding our current solutions portfolio.

SMG3 concurrently hosted a livestream due to the cancellation of HIMSS which can be accessed here: https://smg3rx.com/himss-2020-virtual-booth.

About SMG3
Strategic Mobility Group (SMG3) was founded by Nancy Gorski, Nico Genet, and Eric Holmes as an innovative technology provider that designs and integrates mobile solutions for enterprises. We consult companies on how to operate more efficiently through the use of mobile hardware, software, professional services, and support. It is our job to keep businesses up-to-date on the latest technology and provide them with innovative solutions that will maximize efficiency both inside the four walls and out. One of the best parts is, unlike other mobile technology providers, SMG3 supports our customers with a suite of services: site surveys and evaluations, custom device configurations, staging/kitting, training, technical support, and more. Helping businesses improve operational efficiencies and ROI is why many of the Fortune 500 companies choose SMG3 to manage their enterprise mobility needs. Learn more about us at: http://www.strategicmobility.com.


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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

American actor, producer, and playwright, Laurence Fishburne, is the host of the educational program "In Depth". The show interviews experts about a wide array of topics to educate its viewing audience about issues taking place in the world today. A new episode will plunge into the medical field by discussing personalized integrative medicine.

Integrative medicine differs from standard medical treatment. This type of care takes a patient-focused approach. Putting the patient first means taking time to get to know the patient and taking into consideration their beliefs and values in regards to their health. Conventional medicine focuses primarily on the disease, whereas integrative medicine takes into account a patient's emotional, physical, spiritual, mental, and environment.

Often western medicine misinterprets symptoms as diseases, whereas integrative medicine works to treat the underlying causes for an individual's symptoms. Research shows there is a connection between the immune system and brain and a person's emotional state and disease. Integrative medicine uses laboratory and genetic testing to determine the appropriate route of treatment for a patient's needs. This approach uses treatments that encourage the body's healing process by removing barriers to healing and providing the body with what it requires to achieve optimal health. The least invasive procedures, which include natural evidence-based, are used first instead of more severe options when appropriate.

The upcoming episode on "In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne will further explore patient-focused care and personalized integrative medicine.

"In Depth" with Laurence Fishburne is carefully reviewed before broadcast. The informational program has accepted several accolades.

   

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Windsor facilities across California and Arizona are carefully monitoring the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are employing multiple strategies to limit the possible spread of the virus. Many of these steps are the same as those the facilities use every day to detect and prevent the spread of other respiratory viruses. They are also closely following the recently released guidelines published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Some of the specific steps being taken are:

a) Posting signs at the entrance instructing visitors not to enter if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection.
b) Advising employees to stay home if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection.
c) Assessing residents' symptoms of respiratory infection upon admission to the facility and implementing appropriate infection prevention procedures for incoming symptomatic residents.
d) Residents with fever or acute respiratory infections will be restricted to their rooms.
e) Communicating regularly with local and state public health sources regarding the disease and its spread.
f) Supporting hand and respiratory hygiene, as well as cough etiquette by resident, visitors and employees. This includes: (i) ensuring employees clean their hands according to CDC guidelines; (ii) increasing the availability and use of alcohol based hand rubs; (iii) making sure tissues are available and sinks are well stocked with soap and paper towels for hand washing,
g) Increasing their stock of personal protective equipment.

"Windsor facilities are committed to providing the safest possible environment to their residents, visitors and employees and will continue to implement best practices," says Heidi Capela, Vice President of Clinical Services. "We will continue to remain in contact with federal, state and local authorities to ensure they stay abreast of all relevant developments."

About Windsor:
Windsor care centers provide short-term and long-term healthcare, rehabilitation services and assisted living communities throughout California and Arizona. Windsor facilities employ professionals that provide nursing, therapeutic, sub-acute and rehabilitation care to over 4,000 patients daily.



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SCIO, OREGON (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year at Willamette Connections Academy (WillCA), the tuition-free online public charter school serving students in grades K-12 from across Oregon, is now open. The virtual school started last fall under a charter with the Scio School District and will see the first seniors graduate this June.

"Willamette Connections Academy started its inaugural year with the motto 'We Will Grow, We Will Serve, We Will Explore'," said Principal Chris Long. "Our students and staff have grown in knowledge, learned from each other, and explored the wonderful world of digital learning."

Willamette Connections Academy is a tuition-free, online K-12 public school that students can attend from home or wherever there is an Internet connection. Dedicated Oregon-certified teachers keep students on track with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards while also nurturing a love of learning. The school also provides many opportunities for students to socialize through in-person field trips as well as online clubs and activities.

"In addition to assisting students academically through a personalized learning program, we offer resources to create a well-rounded student," added Long. "Our common goal with parents is to ensure children are successful in school and in life."

"This has been an exciting first year for everyone at Willamette Connections Academy," said Tim Hyre, Willamette Connections Academy School Board President. "I'm so proud of our teachers and staff for getting this brand new school off the ground and helping so many students who were seeking a different choice for their learning needs; I can't wait to see what happens in year two."

Families choose Willamette Connections Academy for a variety of reasons. For example, their student may not be thriving academically in a traditional school setting, or they may need a safer learning environment due to bullying concerns. Many Learning Coaches, usually parents, appreciate the virtual school format since it gives them a front-row seat to their child's education journey. Other parents enjoy the flexible online school schedule because it allows them to spend more time together as a family.

Willamette Connections Academy is offering free informational webinars over the next several weeks for families who are interested in learning more about the virtual education program. For a complete schedule and to sign up for one of the informational webinars please visit the website.

To learn more about the online program call 888-478-9474, visit the school's website or check out Willamette Connections Academy's Facebook page.

About Willamette Connections Academy

Willamette Connections Academy (WillCA) is a statewide tuition-free, full-time, public virtual charter school. The school is authorized by the Scio School District and is overseen by its own governing board and school leader. The school utilizes the nationally recognized Connections Academy program, combining Oregon-certified teachers, a high-quality curriculum, technology tools, electives, clubs and community experiences to create a safe, supportive environment for families seeking a personalized, flexible approach to education. For more information, call 888-478-9474 or visit the school's website.



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NASHVILLE, TENN. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Advance Financial, an award-winning, Nashville-based fintech company, is now accepting applications through March 30 for its 6th Annual Advancing Education Scholarship program. Scholarships are available to high school seniors at accredited Tennessee schools who reside in a county served by Advance Financial. The students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and plan to attend a two- to four-year institution in the United States as an undergraduate.

The $1,000 awards are provided to cover part of the students' college expenses for the fall semester of their freshman year. Over the past five years, the company has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors in Tennessee through the Advance Financial Foundation.

"There are so many bright young students across the state who have promising futures ahead of them. We want to help those students and give them a strong start in their academic endeavors," said Shantrelle Johnson, VP of corporate citizenship for Advance Financial. "We welcome all students who are working towards higher education to apply for a scholarship."

Applications are judged based on students' academic activities, honors, goals, community involvement and the ability to persevere in life. To fund the scholarship program, Advance Financial collects donations in all of its stores across Tennessee and matches the donations dollar-for-dollar through the Advance Financial Foundation.

The Advancing Education program is part of Advance Financial's deep-rooted commitment to education. The company supports and funds a variety of educational initiatives, focusing on programs that improve the quality of education for preschool, grade school and high school students, as well as those that make college more accessible to high school graduates.

Interested students can apply by visiting https://www.af247.com/about/community-involvement/scholarship-form

About Advance Financial
Founded in 1996, Advance Financial is a leading fintech company based in Nashville, Tennessee. With more than 100 stores in Tennessee and online services in 13 states, Advance Financial provides cash loans and other services, 24/7/365. Recent recognitions include 2019 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies (8 straight years); A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau; Nashville's 4th fastest growing company (2019, Nashville Business Journal); Forbes Best Employers for New Graduates (2018); and, Indeed Top-Ranked Workplace for Compensation/Benefits (2019). Advance Financial is the second largest family-owned company headquartered in Nashville (2019, Nashville Business Journal). For more, visit http://www.af247.com.



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BLOOMINGTON, ILL. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Gaggle announced that districts using the full Gaggle Safety Management solution will receive web filter safety integration as well as Gaggle's SpeakUp for Safety tipline at no additional cost, starting July 1. Prior to this announcement, each of these services cost an additional $2 per student. This expansion of services is part of Gaggle's ongoing mission to support schools and districts by providing the best student safety solution available.

Gaggle works with web filtering platforms to create an integrated digital safety solution that helps districts protect students both on and off campus. As a result, our Gaggle Safety Management solution works with most web filters, including ContentKeeper, iBoss, Palo Alto Networks, LineWize, and others.

Gaggle's first partner was ContentKeeper Technologies. "Student safety is essential, and a cross-platform solution is the right way to approach cybersecurity," said ContentKeeper Director of Sales David Lemmon. "To be proactive, school districts must have a solution that can detect threats sourced from all device platforms and web browsers. The combination of a web filter, such as ContentKeeper, and the Gaggle safety solution provides a district with the most powerful and failsafe student safety available."

Systems Engineer Lara Humphries at Ascension Public Schools in Louisiana has seen firsthand how the Gaggle-ContentKeeper partnership has helped individuals in her district. One instance involved a student who was diagnosed with a mental health issue. After going through treatment, his psychologist and parents thought it was time to take him off his medicine. "Within a few weeks of that happening, he started to look for self-harm information through some internet searches, and we got the phone call from Gaggle," said Humphries. The technology department alerted the school and they were able to investigate, contacting the parents and counselor so that the student received the extra intervention he needed before being completely removed from his medicine.

The SpeakUp for Safety tipline creates an environment where students have an easy and confidential way to voice concerns without feeling as though they will get themselves or their peers in trouble. Unlike statewide tip systems, which go directly to law enforcement, information sent to our SpeakUp safety tipline is immediately reviewed and easily verified, allowing school administrators to decide how to best take action with their students.

"SpeakUp for Safety helps Milford Public Schools be proactive keeping our schools and students safe. The 24/7 human touch that Gaggle provides differentiates its safety tipline from other solutions," said Kevin McIntyre, Ed.D., the superintendent of Milford Public Schools in Massachusetts.

Gaggle is the pioneer in helping school districts manage student safety on school-provided collaboration platforms. By combining technology and trained safety experts, Gaggle provides real-time analysis of students' email accounts and the content they are creating on their school's digital tools; in particular, Google G Suite for Education and Microsoft Office 365.

"Gaggle continues to innovate and provide new ways to help keep students safe," said Gaggle founder and CEO Jeff Patterson. "By offering our partners a wider student safety net, we can provide school districts with greater support to proactively identify those who are struggling."

About Gaggle | http://www.gaggle.net

Since 1999, Gaggle has been the leader in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology. Using a powerful combination of both artificial intelligence and trained safety experts, the safety solution proactively assists districts 24/7/365 in the prevention of student suicide, bullying, inappropriate behaviors, school violence, and other harmful situations. Most importantly, Gaggle continues to help hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives, while also protecting their liability. In the 2018–19 academic year, Gaggle helped districts save the lives of more than 700 students who were planning or actually attempting suicide. For more information, visit http://www.gaggle.net and follow Gaggle on Twitter at @Gaggle_K12.



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SHELTON, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Building on its recent launch of MDR ConnectED Cloud, MDR, a division of Dun & Bradstreet, today announced the MDR ConnectED Reach platform, its next generation digital marketing campaign deployment tool. Now available to early adopters, MDR ConnectED Reach aligns the company's trusted data with innovative and modern services and tools for managing and creating successful email, social media and digital marketing campaigns.

MDR's ConnectED Cloud, announced December 2019, is a revolutionary e-commerce platform that provides customers instant access to high quality education data, tools and services. Designed to drive increased performance for sales and marketing leaders, MDR ConnectED Cloud provides unparalleled access to education institution data, personnel contact information and valuable firmographics as well as the ability to create targeted audiences at the click of a button.

Now with the MDR ConnectED Reach platform, MDR customers will be able to quickly and easily access, manage and use their MDR ConnectED Cloud lists, MDR custom audiences and add their own lists and develop campaign creative using drag and drop tools. The MDR ConnectED Reach platform is a sophisticated tool that provides customers with access to all of their campaign assets in one place on the cloud where they can store assets and develop and reuse templates, eliminating the need for additional support. Education marketers can select the audience that they want to reach, create marketing content, design ads and emails, manage their campaign and see their results all in one easy-to-use location.

"Education marketers tell us that targeted email campaigns are the most successful way to reach their intended audiences and generate new business," said MDR General Manager Steve Palm. "We are continuing to build on the MDR ConnectED Cloud platform with MDR ConnectED Reach to provide them with state-of-the art tools for developing and implementing their account-based sales and marketing strategies. With our growing suite of tools and services, education marketers have access to the industry's most trusted data combined with innovative tools to ensure positive ROI from their marketing campaigns."

As the premier sales and marketing data and integrated marketing services organization in the U.S. education market, MDR continues to invest in technology providing customers an advantage and access to unmatched data quality, coverage, speed and connectivity. MDR's on-staff expert researchers make daily updates to verify more than 7 million teacher names each year, resulting in 93 percent accuracy of contact names and 99 percent accuracy of school names, as validated by Concentrix (formerly Convergys), a leading provider of information management services.

About MDR
MDR connects enterprises to the education community with innovative data driven solutions that accelerate marketing and sales success. For more than 50 years, MDR has provided insights and structure to the complexities of the education marketplace through unique institution and personnel data and analytics. Innovative tools, unparalleled services and deep market knowledge speed customers go-to-market strategies while delivering critical database hygiene, structure and linkage to support modern CRM, Marketing Automation and ERP connectivity. MDR's marketing services range from content development and marketing agency services to data-driven social and digital advertising solutions. MDR's recent innovations include AcceleratedData, MDR Visitor Intelligence, MDR CloudSync, MDR's ConnectED Cloud, and the number one media brand for educators, WeAreTeachers. For more information, visit http://www.mdreducation.com.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

The Howard University School of Business (HUSB), whose MBA has ranked #1 Greatest Resource for Minority Students for 16 consecutive years, announced its partnership with Noodle Partners to launch an Online MBA and invest in the growth of its online Executive MBA (EMBA). HUSB will enhance its globally recognized programs by implementing a flexible online format with the goal of expanding accessibility to the University's high-quality learning environment and close-knit community. Both the Online MBA and the EMBA are now accepting applications for the summer 2020 term.

"The School of Business is committed to continuing our legacy of providing superior business education to minority students and diversifying the global workforce," said Barron H. Harvey, dean of the School of Business. "We chose to work with Noodle Partners because of their innovative approach, commitment to efficiency, and transparent practices. With their help, we have broadened our capacity to meet students wherever they are in their careers—and in the world—and we could not be more excited."

Howard University School of Business, the only HBCU ranked Best Business School by Bloomberg Businessweek, collaborated with Noodle Partners, the fastest-growing online program manager, to further the University's mission of preparing the next generation of global business leaders. HUSB will focus on leveraging this new partnership to better meet the needs of their current online students, while increasing accessibility to unique and diverse student populations across the country.

"For the last 50 years the School of Business has been a leader in global business education," Harvey continued. "Our MBA and executive education programs provide training to diverse business leaders who not only lead in their industries and a variety of sectors, but who also champion the creation of more diverse and culturally aware businesses that can better serve diverse populations."

This marks the first HBCU partner for Noodle Partners, which has already contributed to the changing demographics of graduate degree programs nationally and internationally. Fifty percent of graduate students in Noodle Partners programs are from underrepresented ethnic groups— a full 16 percentage points higher than the national average.

"We admire Howard's commitment to academic excellence, service to the global community, and continued leadership in education. Most notably, HUSB's dedication to preparing and fostering a strong community of business leaders," said John Katzman, CEO of Noodle Partners. "These flexible online programs significantly increase access to Howard's business school, mobilizing an entirely new range of qualified candidates from across the country and around the world."

Howard University School of Business— which is commemorating its 50th anniversary— has a long reputation of cultivating the top managers and executives in business, government, and nonprofit organizations globally; it was the first business school in D.C. to be AACSB accredited. Howard University is the only HBCU to be ranked in the top 100 on U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list.

Students in the Online MBA will learn to lead, manage, train, network and work with people of culturally diverse backgrounds in a globally socio-economic business environment. Now equipped with even more efficient program management tools, the Online EMBA will continue to prepare experienced business professionals for high-level leadership positions throughout the business world, focusing on executive readiness and strategic thinking.

"The online Executive MBA program has proven to be a great success in past years, helping to propel students to another level in their careers," said Kim Wells, Howard's director of Executive Education Programs. "Taking this step to expand and improve online management of the program speaks to our commitment to providing the best possible experience for our students."

About Howard University School of Business

Howard University has been offering management and business education since 1870. Coveted accreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International has been consistently awarded to the Howard School of Business. In fact, it became the first in Washington, D.C. to achieve that world-recognized distinction. While today's students benefit from the tradition of excellence that has long set Howard University apart, they also profit from the Business School's continuous efforts to update its programs to prepare students to meet the complex challenges of the global marketplace.

About Noodle Partners

Founded by a team of education and technology veterans, Noodle Partners creates innovative online and hybrid programs while improving traditional classroom models. Noodle Partners has the capability to work with universities on every aspect of building a certificate or degree program that they choose—marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement—and provides a high level of fit and finish. For more information, visit noodle-partners.com or follow us on Twitter @Noodle_Partners or LinkedIn.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

One of Hollywood's most talented stars, Laurence Fishburne (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Fishburne) is the host of the educational show "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne. The program explores a wide array of subjects from advances in education to developments in technology. A new episode to be aired will take a look into recently developed technology that will allow scientists to track climate changes accurately.

The oil and gas industry produces a large amount of methane that is contributing to climate change. Reducing these emissions is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to slow down global warming. Until recently, there was no way to measure the amount of methane coming from oil and gas usage. New developments in technology are providing ways to measure methane emissions.

One of the new developments will allow researchers to track emissions from space. Soon, a satellite will continuously and precisely measure and map methane emissions nearly anywhere on the globe. This technology will make it possible to see the gas emissions in locations where they are currently difficult to track. The goal of this project is to help citizens and companies in multiple countries to identify reduction opportunities and measure progress over time.

Climate change is a serious threat to the health of the planet, but it does not have to remain to be. With the aid of technology, humanity can help prevent future damage. The upcoming episode of "Behind The Scenes" will provide additional insight into the emerging technologies aiding in the close observation of climate change.

The educational public TV program "Behind The Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne is carefully given inspection before broadcast. "Behind The Scenes" has accepted several awards for its undertakings.



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RICHMOND, VA. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Tableau Software, the leader in visual analytics, on February 26, 2020, awarded Icimo Analytics, by Cherry Bekaert the 2019 Partner of the Year for the Americas - Creating Customers for Life Award.

Tableau Software hosts the Partner Executive Kick-Off meeting annually at Tableau headquarters in Seattle, WA and provides partner awards recognizing excellent performance and significant achievements for its partners across the U.S., Canada and Latin America during 2019 across ten categories.

"Tableau's ecosystem of partners plays a crucial role in accelerating our mission to help customers see and understand data, by using their unique expertise to help customers solve their toughest data challenges," said Stan de Boisset, Vice President of Americas Partners at Tableau. "We're excited to recognize our partners across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America for their insight and innovation in helping our customers build successful, data-driven organizations."

"We are truly honored to be recognized for two consecutive years for this award by Tableau," said Bryce Gartner, Principal, Client Experience at Icimo Analytics by Cherry Bekaert. "Exceeding expectations, delivering innovation and earning our client's trust is our driving mission. We are incredibly fortunate to work with exceptional clients and partners."

In addition to being awarded the 2018 and 2019 Tableau Creating Customers for Life partner award, Icimo Analytics also received Tableau's Reseller of the Year for North and South America in 2016.

About Icimo Analytics by Cherry Bekaert
Icimo Analytics by Cherry Bekaert is a business intelligence firm providing analytical services and training in Tableau and Alteryx. Cherry Bekaert LLP is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, providing guidance and support to help clients move forward to reach their organizational goals.

About Tableau
Tableau helps people see and understand data. Tableau's self-service analytics platform empowers people of any skill level to work with data. From individuals and non-profits to government agencies and the Fortune 500, tens of thousands of customers around the world use Tableau to get rapid insights and make impactful, data-driven decisions. See how Tableau can help you by downloading the free trial at http://www.tableau.com/trial



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IPSWICH, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

For the second time, EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has been ranked the number one e-book platform provider out of 46 e-book platforms assessed in the 2020 ASPIREverified Accessibility Audit with the first-ever perfect score of 100 percent. This honor recognizes an organization's commitment to improving the content and communication of its accessibility statements in order to provide full transparency to customers and end-users.

ASPIREverified is the first verification service for accessibility statements in the publishing industry. This service helps create a transparent environment for content by reviewing, scoring, and verifying the accessibility statements of top publishers and vendors. Their efforts aim to promote accessibility by encouraging publishers and platform providers to supply clear communications to customers and to continue to improve transparency surrounding their products. In the 2019 ASPIREverified audit, EBSCO received a Gold score of 85 percent. EBSCO has proven its dedication to improving the user experience by not only increasing its score by 15 percentage points, but also by becoming the first platform or publisher to achieve a maximum.

EBSCO Information Services Director of Product Management for EBSCO eBooks Kara Kroes Li says this ranking reflects EBSCO's continued commitment to improving the user experience of EBSCO products. "Being the first platform provider to receive a perfect score on the ASPIRElist shows our dedication to accessibility and to the inclusion of all users, regardless of ability. The ASPIRE project helped us understand the importance of clear and comprehensive accessibility documentation, which saves students' time and improves their experience with our products. Inclusion in this audit also provides us insights that we can use to further improve the accessibility of EBSCO eBooks. We are grateful to our partners at ASPIRE for moving the industry forward through this valuable project."

In addition to participating in the ASPIRE audit, EBSCO recently unveiled a series of enhancements, new capabilities and interface designs that will be delivered over the coming year and beyond that will improve the user experience. The roadmap highlights the efforts EBSCO is making to ensure products are not only usable but also accessible to every user, keeping their unique needs in mind. With the help of EBSCO's partners, W3C and The Carroll Center for Blind, EBSCO has been able to conduct user research and perform on-site testing that ensures the advancement toward WCAG 2.1AA compliance.

EBSCO Information Services Senior Vice President of User Experience and Product Management Tim Lull says as EBSCO is working toward platform enhancements that have accessibility at their core, this designation is a sign that the company is moving in the right direction. "The ASPIREverified audit results are a great indicator that focusing on the user experience and factoring accessibility into all development projects is the way to go, and as the EBSCO platform evolves we expect even more improvements that will positively impact the experience of all users."

EBSCO eBooks offers access to the world's finest collection of e-book content and is fully integrated with EBSCOhost and EBSCO Discovery Service. In addition to thousands of DRM-free titles, EBSCO eBooks offers more than 1,500,000 high-quality e-books and 100,000 audiobooks from more than 1,500 major academic publishers and university presses from around the world.

For more information about EBSCO eBooks, please visit: https://www.ebscohost.com/ebooks.

About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries. EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) provides each institution with a comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries, including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, and clinical decisions tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals & books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 1,500,000 e-books. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: http://www.ebsco.com. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries, Inc., a family owned company since 1944.



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ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Cloud Girls, a Next-Gen Tech Think Tank, is pleased to announce its new leadership for 2020 as it enters its 10th year. The not-for-profit organization named new board directors and co-chairs across key areas of focus, including finance, philanthropy, membership, communications, operations, strategy and brand, community and events. The group also created a new Work Group for platform and infrastructure. The changes support the organization's expanded vision as it evolves in its role to inspire and empower women as thought leaders in the evolving cloud and next-generation technology space.

Cloud Girls welcomes the addition of two new directors:

Tatiana Sebby, enterprise account executive for 8x8, as chair of Event Planning

Natalia Botti, national channel manager at CloudGenix, as chair of Membership

"Cloud Girls is excited to bring new directors to its board," said Cloud Girls Co-founder Jo Peterson, vice president of cloud services for Clarify360. "It's great to see our organization's succession planning at work. Both Natalia and Tatiana have been significant contributors to Cloud Girls either as co-chairs or as active members, and we're excited to promote them each to the role of director to drive our organization forward."

Returning board members include:

Jess Bryar, global account manager for Masergy, chair of Operations

Khali Henderson, senior partner for BuzzTheory, chair of Brand & Strategy

Angela Hogaboom, founder and CEO of Ocular Privacy, Security and Technology, chair of Philanthropy

Michelle Hyde, president and founder of Hyde Group, chair of Finance

Amy Kramer, senior engagement manager, global enterprise solutions for NTT America, chair of Community

Tamara Prazak, director of channel strategy and marketing for AppGate, chair of Communications

Raj Varma, Vice President of Alliances at Xoriant, in the new role of chair of Platform and Infrastructure

Co-chairs named for 2020 include:

Lorraine Bassett, Worldwide Public Sector principal technical business development lead for AWS IoT, co-chair of Philanthropy

Allison Bergamo, director of partner education at Pax8, co-chair of Brand & Strategy

Marcia Dempster, national channel manager at Armor Cloud Security, co-chair of Event Planning

Stephanie Minasian, account manager for Epson America, co-chair of Community

Jo Peterson, vice president of cloud services for Clarify 360, co-chair of Brand & Strategy

Lacy Rondon, regional partner leader at Rackspace, co-chair of Membership

Michelle Ruyle, vice president of digital transformation for Intelisys, co-chair of Operations

Jeanine Sicinski, partner experience manager at RapidScale, co-chair of Communications

Cloud Girls thanks the following members, who have completed their terms on the Cloud Girls' Board of Directors:

Kedra Simm, director of channel business development for Ciena, chair of Events

Laura Romero, director, global solution partners and programs for Plex Systems, chair of Membership

Ally Murtlow, national account manager- North American Channels at 8x8, co-chair of Event Planning

Leigh Ann Campbell, business development director, cloud and managed services at Quest software, co-chair of Membership

Additionally, Cloud Girls has an Advisory Board, which acts strategically to advance the organization and provide guidance to the board. Advisory board members:

Jo Peterson, vice president of cloud services for Clarify 360

Tina Gravel, senior vice president for AppGate

Michelle Hyde, CEO for Hyde Group

Rokeya Jones, senior director, Azure cloud for Microsoft

Lisa Noon, managing director, certified chief architect, Deloitte

Michelle Ruyle, vice president of digital transformation for Intelisys

About Cloud Girls
Founded in 2011, Cloud Girls is vendor-neutral, not-for-profit community of female technology advocates dedicated to educating themselves, their organizations and customers about the vast and dynamic cloud ecosystem. By exploring emerging market and technical trends, advocating best practices and building community, Cloud Girls is fostering female thought leaders in next-generation technology. For more information, visit http://www.cloudgirls.org.



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LONDON (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

With millions of children around the world affected by school closures, teachers are turning to distance learning tools to continue instruction in the digital space. Alongside free classroom tools being offered such as Google Classroom, teachers are looking for ways to engage students and assess their performance while they are studying remotely.

Schools can now have unlimited access to hundreds of curriculum-aligned math activities on mangahigh.com, which teachers can assign to their students. Teachers can then monitor both students' effort and performance to ensure children are motivated and achieving in math. As part of this unlimited access, Mangahigh is also providing online training for any teachers who want to learn how to implement distance learning.

Mohit Midha, CEO of Mangahigh says: "We are aware of the strains being placed on teachers during these challenging times, and want to help support them in any way we can. By giving all schools free access to their own space on Mangahigh, we are hoping to help maintain the schools' sense of the community, while providing an element of fun to children in a time when they need it most."

To gain full access, schools need to sign up (no credit card needed) on the Mangahigh website to receive 60 days free access. If any schools need extensions on this, they can get in touch with Mangahigh who will work with them to support them further.

http://www.mangahigh.com/blog/free-access-schools-online-maths-coronavirus

What is Mangahigh:
Mangahigh is an engaging game-based learning platform for math and coding, helping students develop a conceptual understanding of key topics and building their confidence. Built by a team of education experts, Mangahigh supports teachers in providing a unique learning experience for each student through our AI algorithm and curriculum-aligned content.



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SAN MATEO, CALIF. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

California Casualty recently honored California's Distinguished Schools and the 2020 Teachers of the Year at separate gala events hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE).

California Casualty is the Presenting Sponsor of the California School Recognition Program that recognizes exemplary schools, teachers and classified school employees for achievement and advancing excellence in education.

"We appreciate the involvement and generous sponsorship of California Casualty, which supports the CDE so that we are able to recognize 2020 California Distinguished Schools, California Teachers of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year, and National Blue Ribbon Schools at recognition ceremonies," said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. "These awards are imperative because they highlight excellence in California education, provide a network to share best practices, and reward and recognize the hard-working educators, staff, and school communities that help all students."

At the Distinguished Schools event California Casualty Assistant Vice President Lisa Almeida greeted attendees and introduced State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. "All of us at California Casualty are proud to be a part of the California School Recognition Program. Celebrating the successes of our Distinguished and other school awardees is a true honor. We know how hard all of our educators are working to provide the very best learning experiences for our students and we want to applaud their extraordinary efforts" she said.

At the Teachers of the Year gala, Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Stephanie Gregson, California Casualty and the California Teachers Association showed their support for the five outstanding teachers that State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond described as incredible for their focus, drive, and determination to teach young people in California.

"The experience of both evenings was nothing less than magical" stated Debbie Harris, California Casualty's Vice President of Field Relations.

"We are honored to celebrate these exceptional educators in partnership with the California Department of Education, California Teachers Association and the Association of California School Administrators," said California Casualty CEO, Joe Volponi. "Their dedication and innovative leadership are an inspiration for all."

The entire list of 2020 California Distinguished Schools can be found at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/cs/awardees2020.asp

The announcement of the 2020 California Teachers of the Year is available at https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr19/yr19rel67.asp

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, California Casualty provides auto and home insurance to educators, firefighters, law enforcement and nurses across the country – American heroes who enhance their communities. Founded in 1914, California Casualty has been led by four generations of the Brown family. To learn more about California Casualty, or to request an auto insurance quote, please visit http://www.calcas.com or call 1.800.800.9410.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Join the Urban Assembly and Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ) and Yvette Clarke (NY) at a Congressional Briefing on March 27th, the inaugural International SEL Day. A panel of experts, community leaders, policy makers, and students will convene to discuss the significance of social-emotional learning in schools and communities. The Congressional Briefing will be held on March 27th at 11:30 am at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC.

Dr. Maurice Elias of the Social Emotional Character Development Lab at Rutgers University will join Kristen Hopkins of Dangers of the Minds, Heather Rieman of The Education Trust, and Ross Wiener of the Aspen Institute to discuss the ways in which social-emotional learning improves academic and professional outcomes, positively impacts behavior and social and emotional development and growth, and provides young people with the tools to be socially and economically mobile. Urban Assembly students Ariel Fernandez and Annaistasia Morris will give testimony on how social-emotional learning has helped them in school, at home, and in their communities.

Congresswoman Clarke has been a long-standing supporter of social-emotional learning, especially for students.

"Social emotional learning plays such a vital role in building communities. SEL competencies develop throughout one's lifespan, and they shape how we show up at work, in school, and in everyday life," says Congresswoman Clarke. "I believe in the power of SEL to empower young people to develop positive relationships, demonstrate empathy, and make responsible decisions."

A champion of education and advancing outcomes for young women, Congresswoman Watson Coleman asserts, "We live in a world where issues like online bullying, hate and bigotry, and disregard for the humanity of others in our communities have become commonplace, and it's holding us back. SEL provides tools for empathy, the skillset to direct emotions, and the capacity to find ways to collaborate — giving us a chance to come back together rather than be torn farther apart. It's critically important for our schools, our businesses, and the fabric of our American life."

Organized by the Urban Assembly and SEL4US, International SEL Day seeks to bring awareness to the ways in which communities can become stronger through social-emotional learning.

David Adams, Director of Social-Emotional Learning with the Urban Assembly, says, "As we look forward to 2020 and beyond, our future is bright. School systems across the country have embraced social-emotional learning, civics, and a renewed commitment to restoring the social contract between Americans. Those who have committed themselves to this work represent the vanguard who seek a higher purpose of education, one that prepares those who can build physical bridges as well as those who create the desire among our citizens for those bridges to be built."

Urban Assembly CEO Kristin Kearns Jordan, shares, "It is a fundamental responsibility of schools to support students' social-emotional development. It is by using these skills that students will learn to persist through challenges, navigate college and career, and re-center our country around the value of mutual respect."

The International SEL Day Congressional Briefing will be held on March 27th from 11:30am - 1pm at the 2168 Rayburn House Office Building (Gold Room), 45 Independence Avenue SW in Washington DC. Attendees should register at bit.ly/SELDayBriefing. The panel will be livestreamed on Twitter @UrbanAssembly for those not able to attend in person.

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About The Urban Assembly:

With a mission of advancing students' social and economic mobility by improving education, the Urban Assembly (UA) supports a network of 23 small, high-performing career-themed NYC schools. The UA provides school support in key areas to advance student growth: Academics (math and literacy), Leadership, College Access, Career Readiness, and Social-Emotional Development - as well as Postsecondary Success support in college and career for UA alumni. The UA engages hundreds of public, private and non-profit sector partners to increase educational opportunities and close the opportunity gap.



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CLEARWATER, FLA. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

easyMedicare.com (https://www.easymedicare.com), an affiliate of e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., published more than 100 Medicare resources in 2019. All of easyMedicare.com's educational resources are available at no cost.

The new Medicare resources published in 2019 include 100 instructional articles, six videos, a Medicare Annual Election Period toolkit, and a guide to Medicare and Turning 65. Article and video topics cover a wide range of Medicare concerns, including enrollment periods, benefit options, changes to Medicare, finding help with costs, dual eligibility for both Medicare and Medicaid plans, and healthcare options for working past the age of 65. The company expanded their educational efforts on social media as well, sharing articles and Medicare tips on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

In 2019, easyMedicare.com also launched the Medicare Online Enrollment Portal, where people can find, compare, and enroll in Medicare Advantage Plans fully online. This self service tool enables people to research and choose plans at a time and place that is convenient for them.

"Confusion about Medicare can have serious consequences, such as extra costs or gaps in coverage," says Anthony P. Solazzo, CEO of e-TeleQuote. "Making these resources available to the general public, using mediums and platforms on which people are comfortable accessing them, is a critical element in our mission to make navigating Medicare easier for everyone."

The Medicare resources created in 2019, as well as other resources, can be viewed at http://www.easymedicare.com.

About e-TeleQuote and easyMedicare.com
e-TeleQuote Insurance, Inc., the owner and operator of easyMedicare.com, is an independent digital insurance marketplace providing individuals the ability to purchase Medicare insurance from the comfort of their homes. The company diligently researches available plan options from multiple insurance carriers, helping people choose a plan that best suits their needs. e-TeleQuote provides personal consultation through experienced licensed Medicare advisors who suggest plan coverage options based on an individual's particular needs. The company has proudly served tens of thousands of people across the United States.



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NORWALK, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

The U.S. hospital market has been "in transition" for years. Predictions that strong regional systems would form across state lines are now a reality. Small community and rural hospitals are either finding partners in larger systems or are closing. Divestiture programs from some for-profit chains are winding down, resulting in lighter geographic footprints and new strategic focus.

In this webinar, we'll discuss the state of the hospital market now and headwinds that could affect M&A in the future, including upcoming surprise billing legislation, the Trump Administration's push for price transparency requirements and the fate of the Affordable Care Act's latest review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Lisa Phillips, Editorial Director of HealthcareMandA.com, will host a discussion with experts in the hospital industry, including Bobby Guy, Shareholder, Polsinelli, Chris Schoeplein, Vice President, Ponder & Co., and Patrick Pilch, Managing Director and National Leader, The BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence & Innovation. The group will cover a wide range of questions, including where are the opportunities in the U.S. hospital market today, what is the potential impact on the market if the ACA is repealed, which regional systems are still expanding and which are selling, and more.

All of our webinars are recorded, allowing you to watch at a later date even if you are unable to attend the event live. For more information, please visit https://products.levinassociates.com/downloads/2003web/ or call 203-846-6800



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WATERLOO, CANADA (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Maplesoft today announced a major new release of its flagship product, Maple, the powerful and easy to use mathematical software. Maple is used by mathematicians, educators, students, engineers, and scientists to analyze, explore, visualize, and solve math problems. The new release, Maple 2020, offers a vast collection of enhancements for both long-time customers and those who are using Maple for the very first time.

Maple 2020 delivers a more powerful math engine, new and improved tools for interactive problem solving, application development, student learning, document creation, and programming. Highlights include:

Greater problem solving abilities, with new algorithms and solving techniques in differential equations, calculus, abstract algebra, integral transforms, graph theory, physics, and other areas of math, science, and engineering, expanding the scope and types of problems Maple can solve.

Enhanced programming tools that help users find and fix problems in their own code.

Additional clickable math tools, improved tutors, and an expanded Student package designed to support teaching and learning linear algebra.

Enhanced signal processing abilities for the exploration of signals of all types, including data, image, and audio processing.

More flexibility and improved output for printing, export to PDF, and LaTeX export, making content easier to share and use outside of Maple.

Every year, thousands of customers launch Maple for the first time, so in addition to improvements that can benefit any Maple user, Maple 2020 also includes many new features specifically designed to help new users become productive faster than ever. Maple 2020 provides new, more easily accessible Getting Started resources that provide an efficient introduction to fundamental Maple concepts. Additional improvements include new warnings that help users avoid common beginner mistakes, and improved messages to help users diagnose and recover from errors more quickly when they do occur.

"Maple is used by all sorts of different people, from students taking their first steps in algebra and calculus, to teachers delivering engaging, effective lectures, researchers developing their own algorithms or solving cutting edge problems, engineers designing new technologies, and scientists learning more about how our world works," says Karishma Punwani, Director of Product Management at Maplesoft. "That's why Maple 2020 includes a huge range of improvements across the entire product, to support all those users. Whether you are using Maple for mathematical exploration, as a programming tool, to learn or teach mathematical concepts, to visualize behavior, to develop interactive applications, or write technical documents, Maple 2020 offers more mathematical power and improved tools to support you in your work."

Maple is available in several languages including French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese. A Japanese version of Maple 2020 will be available in a few weeks.

For more information about new features in Maple 2020, visit http://www.maplesoft.com/products/maple/new_features

About Maplesoft

Maplesoft has provided mathematics-based software solutions to educators, engineers, and researchers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for over 30 years. Maplesoft's flagship product, Maple, combines the world's most powerful mathematics engine with an interface that makes it extremely easy to analyze, explore, visualize, and solve mathematical problems. Building on this technology, the product line includes solutions for education and research, system simulation, calculation management, and systems engineering. In 2018, Maplesoft spun off its online education product line into a separate corporation, DigitalEd.

Maplesoft products provide modern, innovative solutions to meet today's technical challenges, from exploring math concepts on a smartphone to reducing development risk in complex engineering design projects. Maplesoft products and services are used by more than 8000 educational institutions, research labs, and companies, in over 90 countries.

Maplesoft is a subsidiary of Cybernet Systems Group. To learn more about Maplesoft, please visit http://www.maplesoft.com.



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PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Diversified Communications, producers of International Lidar Mapping Forum/Geo Week, announced on Tuesday, March 10 that it is postponing the event that was scheduled to take place on March 23-25, 2020 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington DC.

"Due to the magnitude of the unanticipated public health and safety issues posed by the rapidly escalating COVID-19 outbreaks and contagion, we have no choice but to postpone the upcoming edition of International Lidar Mapping Forum/Geo Week," said Bob Callahan, Group Vice President, Diversified Communications.

New 2020 dates and details will be available shortly and will be communicated via the website and other communications.

More details about the announcement can be found on the event's website at https://www.lidarmap.org/novel-coronavirus-update/.

About International Lidar Mapping Forum
International Lidar Mapping Forum (ILMF) is a technical conference & exhibition focused on airborne, terrestrial, and underwater lidar as well as emerging remote-sensing and data collection tools and technology used for applications including Asset Management, Civil Infrastructure, Coastal Zone Mapping, Emergency Services & Disaster Response, Land and Natural Resource Management, and Urban Modeling.

ILMF is part of a network of events and media for the global geospatial market organized by Diversified Communications, a leading organizer of conferences, trade shows, and online media with 15 years in the geospatial arena, including Commercial UAV Expo Americas, Commercial UAV Europe, Commercial UAV News, International Lidar Mapping Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, SPAR3D.com, AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference and AEC Next News. For more information, visit lidarmap.org.

About Geo Week
Geo Week is a multi-event collaboration including participation from International Lidar Mapping Forum, ASPRS Annual Conference, and MAPPS Federal Programs Conference to accomplish a year of geospatial business in just one week.

About Diversified Communications
Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 14 industries including food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit http://www.divcom.com.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging everyone to keep their St. Patrick's Day festivities safe by planning ahead for a non-drinking driver before leaving home.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), midnight to 5:59 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day and the following morning are extremely dangerous. In 2018, 62% of all traffic deaths between the hours of midnight and 5:59 a.m. on March 17 and the same six-hour period on March 18 involved a drunk driver.

"On a day when many plans are made around consuming alcohol, one thing to never leave to chance is making sure you have a safe, non-drinking driver to get you home safely," said MADD National President Helen Witty. "We want everyone to have fun, but stay safe by making a plan before heading out. After the first drink, your judgment is already impaired."

Nationwide, drunk driving killed 73 people in 2018 — 39 percent of all traffic fatalities — during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period from 6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. on March 18. From 2014 to 2018 during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period, 249 people died in drunk driving crashes.

Drunk driving is the leading killer on our roads and claimed the lives of 10,511 people in the United States in 2018. Every single one of those deaths is preventable. In addition, driving while impaired by other drugs — legal and illegal — causes devastating and preventable tragedies. With all the options today — rideshare apps, such as Uber, taxis, public transportation or family and friends who have not consumed alcohol — there's no excuse to drive while impaired.

About Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation's largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD has helped to save more than 390,000 lives, reduce drunk driving deaths by more than 50 percent and promote designating a non-drinking driver. MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving calls for law enforcement support, ignition interlocks for all offenders and advanced vehicle technology. MADD has provided supportive services to nearly one million drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local victim advocates and the 24-Hour Victim Help Line 1-877-MADD-HELP. Visit http://www.madd.org or call 1-877-ASK-MADD.



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NEW BRITAIN, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Charter Oak State College Completes Two Day Drill of Administrative Staff Remote Deployment

Ensures fully operability of online college during COVID-19 Crises

Charter Oak State College, (http://www.charteroak.edu), Connecticut's public online college, and a member of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system, has completed a two day test of its remote administrative opereations.

Since 1973 the College has been a distance learning provider and now offers Bachelors, Masters, Associates and Certificate programs online in a variety of fields including Health Care, Early Childhood Education, Public Safety, Cyber Security, Business and more. While students and faculty already take and teach courses online, the College's staff operations are based in New Britain and Newington, CT.

"Being able to remotely deploy our administrative staff to fully continue operations in any crises is a major undertaking and we have successfully completed our drill," said College President Ed Klonoski. "Our historically remote students and faculty are already two strong legs of our tripod. The remote deployment of our administrative staff was the third leg we needed to test."

In response to the COVID-19 health crises the College had taken the following steps last week and early this week to ensure operations:

The College President activated the College's Pandemic Continuity Plan

Contact information including phone numbers, email and a dedicated web page (http://www.charteroak.edu/updates) were provided to online students and faculty.

Should students or faculty or family members become ill the College prepared to extend deadlines for both course completion for students or extending course dates for faculty.

The College is planning for faculty backup in the event a faculty member is unable to continue teaching their course.

Following System Office guidance, the College has frozen all institutional out-of-state travel and events of persons over 100.

The College's Administrative Staff participated in a two day remote deployment test of its operations on March 10 & 11. As part of that drill the College:

Deployed technology (both hardware and software) to its administrative staff prior to the deployment.

It conducted technology trainings to support staff in making the move to an online work environment.

Instituted daily online check-ins of its remote staff which provided the management team with a real time view of its administrative capacity and operations.

Instituted remote Incident Command Team meetings to oversee its operations and ensure rapid decision making capabilities.

As part of its online structure the College continued to recruit, enroll, register, advise and teach students. It continued all business office functions including accounts payable and receivable. The Financial Aid office continued all operations including the distribution of financial aid to students.

Klonoski said, "This is a rapidly evolving situation but this drill provides us with the confidence we needed to be able to deploy our entire staff remotely should we need to make that decision."

Founded in 1973, Charter Oak State College (http://www.charteroak.edu) is Connecticut's public online college, offering associate and bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields including Health Information Management, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education and Business Administration. The College offers master's degrees in Health Care Administration and Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut's Board of Regents for Higher Education.



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BALTIMORE (PRWEB) MARCH 13, 2020

KMSI, a leading provider of innovative learning, performance and talent management solutions, today announced a special COVID 19 Urgent Personnel Training Program. In light of recent events and the potential need for many organizations to provide policy, preparedness and other time-sensitive training to a large number of personnel on an urgent basis, KMSI is offering the use of its KMxASP learning development and delivery service at a highly discounted price. This offer also includes courseware for Coronavirus preparedness that has been developed to address the needs of both employers and employees.

Through August 31, 2020, new customers can develop, deliver and manage training online to an unlimited number of personnel for $9,995 for up to 90 days. All setup fees are waived with his special offer.

"Included with this special offer is unlimited use of the course titled Coronavirus Preparedness for Employers and Employees provided by the award winning eLearning development team at Vubiz," said Jack Lee, CEO of KMSI.

KMx is an Advanced Distributed Learning Platform that provides integrated eLearning development, learning management, performance management, and learning content management in one easy to use solution. KMxASP provides an instance of KMx fully hosted as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution.

The special KMxASP instance will provide for user self-registration and/or customer batch registration. For a nominal fee, KMSI will integrate the KMxASP site with the customer's internal Single Sign-On (SSO) service. Branding of these KMxASP sites will be limited to the customer's logo and styles (fonts, colors, images, etc.). The site will include one KMx language pack (English, French, Chinese, etc.). Custom branding options and additional language packs are available at our standard prices.

The KMxASP site will provide for delivery of training to all contemporary desktop, laptop and mobile devices. Site launch and implementation will take less than 48 hours following customer commitment to the program. To learn more about this important program, please visit https://www.kmsi.com/KMxASPv10_covid19.htm

About KMSI
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative learning, performance and talent management solutions supporting millions of end-users at Fortune 2000 companies, associations and government agencies. KMSI's clients include many of the largest companies in the world, including retail chains, pharmaceuticals, manufacturers, technology companies, utilities, software companies, universities, insurance firms and financial institutions. Please visi http://www.kmsi.com to learn more.

About Vubiz:
Vubiz is an award-winning, leading eLearning provider offering unbeatable pricing, quality content and outstanding customer service. Vubiz has an impressive and diverse library of online courses in timely topics from Management/business skills to Health & Safety to Compliance. Vubiz can brand or customize content to meet client's needs and can develop any type of new custom content with a highly qualified team of instructional designers and multi-media staff. Vubiz courses are very user-friendly -- they require minimal bandwidth and do not require the complex Java setup and packaging process that others do. Vubiz services millions of learners through their network of clients at Fortune 2000 businesses, government and national associations. Visit http://www.vubiz.com for more information.



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DURHAM, N.C. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

In a new study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), researchers at the University of California, Davis and the Chinese Academy of Science demonstrate how induced pluripotent stem cells can provide a renewable supply of endothelial cells. These cells can then be genetically modified to produce high levels of a clotting protein that was used to successfully treat hemophilia A in mice.

Hemophilia A is a disorder in which the blood does not clot normally, causing people with the condition to bleed more than normal after an injury or surgery. In the most severe cases, this can lead to disability or death.

"The culprit behind hemophilia A is a protein called factor VIII (FVIII), which is responsible for blood clotting," explained Ping Zhou, Ph.D., of UC Davis' Stem Cell Program and co-lead investigator on the new study. "In hemophilia A patients, we find that this protein is either defective or missing altogether."

Currently the standard treatment for hemophilia A involves repeated infusions of recombinant FVIII proteins. However, this treatment has multiple challenges. Infusion of the FVIII protein can treat, but not cure the disease. Also, the treatments must be given two to three times a week, so long-term they can be inconvenient and pose a risk of infection. In addition, this treatment is extremely costly, with the median price being $98,334 annually, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Economics, and it is a lifelong expense. "Furthermore, bleeding episodes are still common even with factor replacement therapy due to the fluctuation of the infused FVIII levels," said Aijun Wang, Ph.D., of the UC Davis School of Medicine and the other lead investigator on the study.

Cell therapy is actively being studied as a potential alternative therapy for hemophilia A. Multiple cell types have been tested for the delivery of FVIII in vivo with promising results. However, some major challenges remain — mainly, finding a sufficient supply of the therapeutic cells and a way to sustain their engraftment.

In the study published in SCTM, the researchers explored endothelial cells (ECs) derived from hemophilia A patients' induced pluripotent stem cells (HA-iPSC-ECs) as a way to deliver FVIII.

"FVIII is primarily produced in ECs in a non-diseased human being, so this means that ECs hold great potential for development as a cell therapy for hemophilia A," Dr. Wang explained. "Also, since hemophilia A is a genetic disease, a child born with the disease needs to be treated early in life. Therefore, we assessed the engraftment of the HA-iPSC-ECs at the neonatal stage in comparison to the adult stage, an analysis not previously studied. Finally, we assessed the functionality of the human HA-iPSC-ECs in attenuating hemophilia."

To conduct their study, they collected cells from patients with hemophilia A, induced them to become induced pluripotent stem cells and then ECs and genetically modified the cells to express high levels of FVIII.

"Not only did the results produce an ample supply of ECs, but when we tested how the HA-iPSC-ECs affected mice with hemophilia A we found they were indeed capable of durable engraftment in both neonatal and adult animals. We also found that the FVIII in the cells functionally corrected or alleviated the animals' hemophilia A symptoms," Dr. Zhou said.

"As such, we believe that this study is a significant step forward in developing a cell therapy for hemophilia A, and that it provides proof-of concept that HA-iPSC-derived ECs can serve as an autologous cell factory to deliver FVIII for treating hemophilia A in adults and newborns, too."

"The findings emerging from this study are interesting and useful. The opportunity of using iPSCs as a source of factor VIII producing cells that have the potential to treat hemophilia A is appealing and needs to be explored further for a potential clinical application," said Anthony Atala, M.D., Editor-in-Chief of STEM CELLS Translational Medicine and director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

The full article, "Endothelial Cells Derived from Patients' Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells for Sustained FVIII Delivery and the Treatment of Hemophilia A," can be accessed at https://stemcellsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/sctm.19-0261.

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

About AlphaMed Press: Established in 1983, AlphaMed Press with offices in Durham, NC, San Francisco, CA, and Belfast, Northern Ireland, publishes two other internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals: STEM CELLS (http://www.stemcells.com), celebrating its 38th year, is the world's first journal devoted to this fast paced field of research. The Oncologist (http://www.theoncologist.com), also a monthly peer-reviewed publication, entering its 25th year, is devoted to community and hospital-based oncologists and physicians entrusted with cancer patient care. All three journals are premier periodicals with globally recognized editorial boards dedicated to advancing knowledge and education in their focused disciplines.

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

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



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HINGHAM, MASS. (PRWEB) MARCH 12, 2020

Wellness Workdays, a leading provider of corporate wellness programs, announces that 19 organizations achieved 2020 Best Wellness Employer gold certification: A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies; Brown University; Bryant University; Cape Cod Healthcare; City of Portland, Maine; EMD Serono, Rockland; Howell Laboratories; Jefferson County, CO; John Hancock Life Insurance Company; Maine State Department of Transportation; Maine Veterans' Homes; New Balance; Norway Savings Bank; Orlando Utilities Commission; Putnam Investments; South County Health; Symmons Industries; Systems Engineering, Inc. and Veissmann Manufacturing U.S. The Best Wellness Employer program, developed by Wellness Workdays in collaboration with experts from Harvard Medical School, recognizes the significant achievements of employers dedicated to improving employee health and well-being.

"Focusing on employee well-being is a key component of an organization's overall plan for a productive, top-performing workforce," said Debra Wein, founder and CEO of Wellness Workdays. "Employers that offer wellness programs that meet the rigorous evaluation standards for certification can validate their investment in well-being while building a stronger organization and becoming an employer of choice."

Of the more than 50 certifications awarded in 2020, which also include silver and bronze certifications, the 19 gold organizations met rigorous evaluation standards in the four key areas of assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation. Five of these organizations earned gold certification for each of the past three years – A.I.M. Mutual Insurance Companies, Brown University, Bryant University, the Orlando Utilities Commission and Putnam Investments – and six organization earned gold certification for each of the past two years – Cape Cod Healthcare, Maine Veterans' Homes, New Balance, Norway Savings Bank, Systems Engineering and Viessmann Manufacturing US. See the list of organizations that received 2020 Best Wellness Employer certifications.

Several of the Best Wellness Employers will be featured at Wellness Workdays' 7th Annual Emerging Trends in Wellness Conference on April 1-2. Recipients will share insights on best practices and provide real life examples of how to overcome challenges when starting and growing an employee wellness program.

About Wellness Workdays
Wellness Workdays is a Massachusetts company with offices in New York, Florida and Texas that designs and delivers corporate wellness programs to promote employee health, productivity and a culture of well-being. Our subsidiary, OMC Wellness, based in Portland, Maine, provides population health management solutions utilizing onsite health coaching and proprietary technology to sustain measurable outcomes. A Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise, we have earned industry recognition and best practices awards for our clients, which include New Balance, EMD Millipore, Putnam Investments, Cape Cod Healthcare, Brown University, Maine Department of Transportation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Rockland Trust, Titan America, Norway Savings Bank and Harvard Business School. For more information about Wellness Workdays, visit http://www.wellnessworkdays.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Learn more about the Best Wellness Employer certification program at http://www.bestwellnessemployer.com and join the conversation on Twitter #BestWellness2020.



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