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EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. (PRWEB) AUGUST 15, 2019

While student activity is quieter on campus through the summer months, faculty research continues full swing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This summer, the lab of Kyong Sup Yoon, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, was bustling with important activity as he hosted colleagues from South Korea's Dongguk University.

It marked the second of a three-summer visit during which Yoon and his graduate students are validating a newly developed Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) official non-animal testing method for the detection of hazardous chemicals, including endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The project is led by principal investigator Yooheon Park, PhD, of Dongguk University.

"Dr. Park is a food scientist, and I'm a toxicologist, making this collaboration a perfect fit," Yoon said. "Dr. Park is developing a non-animal screening method that uses cell cultures that are genetically transformed to detect chemicals by bioluminescence. My team is validating that method."

"The OECD has a set of strict rules for developing a new standardized method to detect environmental chemicals, including various EDCs," Park explained. "It is obvious that the method should be suitable for member countries to use and ensure test results can be shared without further treatments. Validation of a newly developed method, therefore, is an important part of the current project to gain international support and acceptance of the method that can be used for hazard identification and risk assessment."

"According to the OECD guidance, the validation should be done in a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or equivalent laboratory," Park added. "I strongly believe that Dr. Yoon's research team and his laboratory in the Department of Environmental Sciences are highly qualified and capable of validating our method."

While Yoon acknowledges this new model will likely not completely replace screening methods using animals, it is a noteworthy step toward reducing usage.

"The animal model is vital in any research field," Yoon said. "But, without putting effort to reduce the usage, we'll continuously be depending on this animal model for our medical or biological research. We want to show that certain things can be done in a standardized way, without using the animal model."

Park notes his research group is working with South Korea's National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation (NIFDS). Development of this new method aligns with Dongguk University's values as a Buddhist-affiliated university.

"My current research to develop a non-animal test method reflects one of the Buddhist teachings: Do no harm to all living creatures," Park said. "Once developed, our method, accompanied with a detailed Test Guideline, will be used by many government, industry, and independent laboratories to identify hazard and/or determine the safety of chemicals. This will promote the generation of dependable data for human and animal health, and environmental risk assessments"

Following next summer's completion of the validation process, Yoon and Park hope to pursue new projects that will produce synergic outputs through their institutional collaboration.

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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MIAMI (PRWEB) AUGUST 15, 2019

Today, Xodar launches on the crowd-finding site Kickstarter with hopes to raise USD $10,000 for their sustainable, 100% extra virgin olive oil.

Approximately 80% of Italian olive oil in the US market is fraudulent. The majority of consumers pay a premium price for oil that is poor quality, deliberately mislabeled, diluted, or even illegally bearing a 'Protected Designation of Origin' stamp. Xodar is on a mission to bring high-quality, authentic olive oil to the United States with their award-winning, single-origin 100% extra virgin olive oil.

Xodar has also committed to both sustainable operations and support for the local Adulusian community.

"In the 1950's my grandparents planted 846 olive trees in Jodar, Spain," explained founder Maite Dalila, "Three generations later, Xodar uses the same sustainable farming practices to produce high-quality EVOO. We remain committed to our community, using Xodar as a vehicle to reinvest in local farmers and support a volunteer-based animal shelter started by our family in 2008."

Visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/maitedalila/made-in-xodar to learn more about Xodar and support the company.

For media inquiries, including interviews with the founder, please contact Elysa Neumann at press(at)madeinxodar(dot)com.

Xodar delivers award-winning, certified single-origin extra virgin olive oil from Jodar, Spain to your doorstep. This family-owned-and-operated company uses generations-old sustainable farming techniques and gives back to the local community and animal shelter with every purchase. Learn more at madeinxodar.com.



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GUTTENBERG, N.J. (PRWEB) AUGUST 16, 2019

Norvergence, a US-based environmental NGO has received lots of praise for taking the global climate change fight to the international level. Recently, their work got published on 4 renowned websites such as Nation of Change, ESI Africa, The Environmental Blog.org and Environewsnigeria.com.

The published content contains in-depth research about issues like economic impacts of climate change (across the globe), environmental activists being killed globally, psychosocial and mental health impacts of climate change, impacts of climate change in Vietnam (case study) and how education helps to address climate change.

Apart from the above-mentioned websites, many other influential bloggers and content-sites have published various articles and blogs presented by http://norvergence.com/. Their team has also made videos and infographics depicting a number of environmental issues.

George Stacey, an environmentalist at Norvergence who is also the lead researcher and writer has shared his views regarding this achievement and how he and his team are working aggressively towards educating the general population about sustainable development.

"I personally don't consider it as an achievement. We all are losing our future and Norvergence is here to speak on behalf of the starving population across the globe and for the countless animals dying or losing their habitat. The bottom line is: no matter what, we have to reduce the use of fuel (of any kind) that powers our home, cars, and other businesses until we find another or alternative medium."

"We all are not afraid to tell the world that our non-sustainable approach will not only impact our future but the futures of all our children and grandchildren."

Read more about us here: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/norvergence

"We have to decide in what kind of world we want our children to grow up and under what circumstances." 
"When it comes to Norvergence LLC, I feel honored to be a part of this wonderful team. All my colleagues here are passionate about conserving Earth and their commitment towards the cause is appreciable."

"Right now, we have a lot of plans in our kitty that have to be executed well. Our team is planning to shoot some outdoor videos with locals that are interested in helping us in conserving the environment in any manner. We will also travel to different countries raising environmental issues and make short films on that."

About Norvergence

Norvergence is an NGO dedicated to fighting climate change by spreading awareness about it through different channels and among every section of society. Norvergence has a unique ability to appeal to and harness the skills of every generation in addressing climate change or global warming-related issues. Through advocacy and campaigning, Norvergence continues to change the lives of both human beings and animals.

http://norvergence.com/about-us/



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CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (PRWEB) AUGUST 16, 2019

Dero, a PlayCore company, and PlayCore's Center for Outreach, Research and Education (CORE) will be hosting a complimentary webinar on bike parking standards and installation on August 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. EST

Designed for biking advocates, architects, landscape architects, engineers, city planners, and recreation and park professionals, this one-hour webinar will address the growing need for bike storage facilities in communities, businesses, and residential properties. In addition, a fundamental approach to comprehensive bike parking standards and installation including information on how to select the right equipment and how to adequately preparing the space, will be covered.

The growth of bike use for transportation has increased significantly in the past decade and as a result, deliberate attention to bike parking is needed now more than ever. Bike storage facilities have become an integral part of new developments and are touted as a premium asset in commercial and residential properties. The Bike Parking Standards and Installation session provides the expertise to improve bike storage to meet the needs of both the developer and the end user.

"Bike parking isn't complicated." said Lou Fineberg, National Advocacy Accounts Manager for Dero. "But like anything without experience and knowledge, it's easy to get wrong. Our webinar enables participants to provide facilities that serve their end users well."

CEUs for a total of 1 Professional Development Hours (.1 IACET / 1 LU AIA/ 1 PDH LA CES), educational resources, and a Certificate of Completion will be provided by PlayCore's CORE.

Registration and information for this webinar and other events can be viewed at playcore.com/events.

The instructors of this learning event are employed by PlayCore and disclose interest in participants partnering with PlayCore on their play and recreation initiatives.

About PlayCore: 
PlayCore is a purpose driven Company committed to building stronger communities around the world by advancing play and recreation. The company infuses scholarly learning, through its Center for Outreach, Research, and Education, into its comprehensive family of brands. PlayCore combines best-in-class educational programming with the most comprehensive portfolio of play and recreation products and services to create tailored solutions that match the unique needs of each community served. Learn more at http://www.playcore.com.

About Dero: 
Since 1995, Dero has been supplying innovative bike parking and bicycle transit solutions to architects, contractors, municipalities, higher education, and parks and recreation. Its bike racks, repair stands and pumps, shelters, and lockers are high quality, thoughtfully designed, and secure. Dero also offers the award-winning Dero ZAP, an automatic system to track bike commuters. Dero, a PlayCore company, is located in Minneapolis and is proud to support biking locally and nationally. Dero is recognized as a Platinum level Bicycle Friendly Business℠ by the League of American Cyclists.



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HOUSTON (PRWEB) AUGUST 17, 2019

As a solid control equipment manufacturer, GN Solids Control is committed to supplying the qualified equipment and parts to all clients. Shaker screen is one of the most consumable parts used on the drilling mud shale shaker. Thousands of the screens are being used for each rig per year. In order to establish the contact between the screen users and qualified supplier and make the communication easier on enquiring the screen, GN released the shale shaker screen online shopping mall.

How to get in GN Screen Online Shopping Mall 
1.    Input "GN Screen Shopping Mall" in Google search, then you will find the link to GN Online Screen Shopping Mall, very easy.

How to send an inquiry of GN Screen 
1.    Register to get an GN Screen Online Shopping Mall account 
The register procedure is easy; it needs your unique email ID and password. Please make sure the information provided is correct so that the quote and product information would be sent accordingly. 
2.    Choose the Screen you need 
After getting into the Home page of GN Screen Online Shopping Mall, customer can find all the screens GN provides. Customer can choose the screen by what model, what API No, How many. Customer can put the selected items in to chart for check out or choose to continuously shopping in the mall. 
3.    Waiting for GN feedback 
Based on the inquiry from customer account, GN sales team will contact with customer to communicate about more details on the request to give the best proposal.

GN is now promoting the composite frame shaker screen; please go to GN website shaker screen page to download the latest screen catalog to learn more on GN screen. GN is able to supply the replacement screen for almost all the popular screen brands in the world market with reasonable price and top quality. GN advanced fabrication machine and technology ensures the quality of the screen.

GN composite frame screen is with below features 
1.    Automatic Robot welding of inner steel frame to ensure the quality and consistency 
2.    High quality fiber glass to improve the plastic quality and screen temperature resistance to 140 Degree Celsius. 
3.    Four-side tension of mesh during the heat-press process to minimize the gap between different screen layers to make the screen surface stronger. 
4.    Full API series wire mesh configurations are complying with the standard of API RP 13C. 
5.    Composite frame is covered by 100% new plastic with better rust resistance for long storage time.

GN Set New Division for Separation and Conveying 
With the feedback from market and the request of self-development, new division of GN Separation & Conveying is set to provide customers with separation and conveying solutions. Rely on rich experience in the decanter centrifuge, GN developed the new version decanters applied in other industries like environmental, beverage industry, waste water treatment and other industrial separation project. Accordingly, GN released a series conveying equipment like pumps and augers for feeding and collecting the material to and from the decanters.

To learn more on the GN Solids Control, please contact via below methods. 
Website：https://www.gnsolidscontrol.com 
Email: sales(at)gnsolidscontrol(dot)com



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BOCA RATON, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 16, 2019

Essentia, maker of the world's only natural memory foam mattresses, introduces the Essentia Crossover Tatami Hybrid mattress the first hybrid mattress to feature an exclusive comfort foam core featuring Essentia's patented natural memory foam. This is Essentia's first model to also feature a support system comprised of individually pocketed coils made of recycled steel.

Until this launch, Essentia has focused its technology exclusively on organic foam mattresses. Essentia's CEO & Founder, Jack Dell'Accio, shares the process of introducing the Essentia Crossover "With all the recent hype surrounding hybrid mattresses, we found it interesting that the addition of springs was an upgrade to most companies' foam mattress lineup while here at Essentia this addition would represent an entry level crossover model into our world of healthy sleep. I decided to take a deeper dive into the composition of a hybrid mattress to evaluate its value to Essentia customers," says Jack Dell'Accio, CEO and Founder of Essentia. "What I found was that many consumers hesitate to make the big change to an all-foam mattress as they have become accustomed to the bounce provided by the spring mattresses they slept on their whole lives. While a hybrid mattress offers much more support and comfort than a traditional spring mattress, I found that there was still room for improvement. As we make the best and healthiest memory foam mattresses, if we applied our same standards and quality components to a hybrid, we could easily create the best and healthiest hybrid mattress on the market. With the introduction of the Tatami Hybrid Crossover mattress we have created a universally appealing mattress, one that would be loved by dedicated spring mattress sleepers as well as someone transitioning to a healthier sleep alternative. The Tatami Hybrid is a true testament to Essentia continually evolving to offer best in class sleep options for everyone."

The Tatami Hybrid mattress also offers a cost-effective price point starting at $1999 for a queen size, making it the perfect entry into the world of Essentia healthy sleep. Essentia's R&D team has created a natural memory foam and latex core that harmoniously works with the individually pocketed spring ergonomic support to offer a familiar feel and motion while providing unsurpassed support and pressure relief not found in any other spring mattress or hybrid mattress.

For over 13 years, Essentia has built its healthy sleep empire always keeping the customers' health top of mind. Essentia manufactures products in its Canada based GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) and GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified organic facility, with store locations in New York, Chicago, Berkeley, Santa Monica, Denver, Boca Raton, Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Montreal. In addition to the Tatami Hybrid, the company offers unique pillows and 8 luxury foam mattresses along with other organic accessories.

Learn more about Essentia products, including the Tatami Hybrid mattress, here and find an Essentia store location near you here. The Tatami Hybrid will be featured in all Essentia stores in time for Labor Day weekend.

About Essentia 
Essentia is the world's only natural memory foam company. Its mattresses are free of harmful toxins, allergens, and off-gases found in synthetic mattresses so that customers can reap the full health benefits of sleep, without harming them or the environment. Essentia was founded on this mission of ensuring people achieve their best rest possible, wishing them a good night for a better day. Offering top of the line, innovative, healthy sleep solutions championed by pro athletes and health gurus alike, Essentia's patented natural memory foam and molding technology address comfort and health without compromise. You can find Essentia stores across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit http://www.myessentia.comand stay updated on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.



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MIAMI (PRWEB) AUGUST 18, 2019

Laurence Fishburne is a revered actor who has many awards under his belt and fans of all ages across the globe. His work spans genres and generations. On television, he has also put his skills to use as the host for "Behind the Scenes," a series that covers topics important to today's world and gives viewers information in a fair and balanced way. Featuring industry experts on myriad topics and sectors, the show is designed primarily as an educational vehicle for content about trends and important topics in the world. A new episode will be dedicated to the sustainable food movement and will feature experts within the category.

Today, people in most areas in the US have a wide variety of organic fresh and stored produce available to choose from. But do any of them really know where our food comes from? What happens before it gets to consumers? And most importantly, what impact does its production have on the environment? Important questions about organic produce and food practices will be answered in this episode, with guests who bring expertise in the field.

The award-winning "Behind the Scenes" with Laurence Fishburne will keep viewers informed so they can make wise choices when it comes to their food and other aspects of their lives as consumers.



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CHEYENNE, WYO. (PRWEB) AUGUST 19, 2019

Wyoming based Encore Green Environmental and Texas based Antelope Water Management announce they will work together to repurpose oilfield by-product water onto arid land for conservation, mitigation, soil health, agricultural improvement, and a healthy atmosphere.

The MOU was signed at the Permian Basin 2019 conference, sponsored by the Produced Water Society. The initial projects will be based in New Mexico, Texas, and Wyoming, the details to be announced shortly.

"At Antelope, our mission is to provide sustainable water solutions for the extractive industries, such as oil companies. We welcome the new relationship with Marvin at Encore Green Environmental to use the agriculture industry as a new solution to the produced water challenge brewing in the Permian Basin and elsewhere," says Dustin Brownlow, CEO, Antelope Water Management.

On a project by project basis, the two companies will enter into a joint venture relationship, bringing oil companies, landowners, environmentalists, and regulators together for the benefit of land stewardship and sustainability.

"There's really no better solution for the by-product water than agriculture. When you just add water to arid land, you create a chain reaction creating a total ecological solution. We're excited to partner with such a like-minded company as Antelope," says Marvin Nash, General Manager of Encore Green Environmental.

EGE's method, Conservation By-Design is a patent-pending process to test and clean produced water to match the specs of the soil for optimal vegetative growth. Increased growth leads to healthy soil, conservation goals, and reduces carbon in the air.

Encore Green Environmental is an agricultural company which transforms produced by-product water into agriculturally beneficial-use water. Our goal is stewardship of our lands. Visit EncoreGreenEnvironmental.com for more information.

Antelope Water Management partners with the oil & gas and mining industries to deliver water infrastructure, treatment, sourcing and disposal services. Our water solutions are tailored to meet the evolving environmental and economic challenges facing the extractive industries. Visit AntelopeWater.com for more information



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 19, 2019

Sneakers4Funds, the leading athletic shoe drive fundraising company in the nation, announced the hiring of Brian Perez. Perez will serve as Vice President, Sneakers4Funds. In his new position, joining the renowned brand, Perez will work closely with and report directly to Wayne Elsey, global social entrepreneur and philanthropist. Elsey is also the founder and CEO of Elsey Enterprises, and Sneakers4Funds is one of the independent companies in the portfolio of businesses.

Perez has extensive management experience with the United States Navy. Additionally, his experience also includes other service industry enterprises. Elsey said of the addition of Perez to the Sneakers4Funds team, "I'm exceptionally pleased that Brian is joining us. We spent three years perfecting the strategy and have proven the concept. Running retailers, marathons, races, and running clubs can help their communities and the planet in a positive and way with the sneakers of their supporters. No more throwing away or burning athletic shoes and destroying the environment. Now that we are the leader in the industry, we have an excellent addition with Brian. He'll lead the effort to educate companies, marathons, races, and clubs to rethink how they lead in their communities and the world. Brian's focus is to work more than 100 percent on continuing to dominate the industry with running retail stores, marathons, races, and running clubs. So, for all of us, this is an exciting time for our company and our work."

For more information on Sneakers4Funds, please visit http://www.sneakers4funds.com.

About Sneakers4Funds 
Sneakers4Funds is a division of Funds2Orgs. Sneakers4Funds partners with sports clubs, teams, marathons, mud runs, running retail stores and other groups in sneaker fundraising. Sneakers4Funds works with partners and helps them raise money in an easy, new, and innovate way. Additionally, Sneakers4Funds works globally in partnership with micro-entrepreneurs in developing nations. The footwear collected during Sneakers4Funds sneaker drives become inventory for micro-entrepreneurs seeking economic opportunity and sell the footwear in their local communities. Sneakers4Funds also offers partners and their local communities a socially responsible way to support a great cause.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) AUGUST 19, 2019

Well-established within their community, Team Fallico is honored to support these efforts in any way they can. Team Fallico is proud to sponsor the Park Ridge Friends of the Parks fundraiser, furthering the Wildwood Nature Center preschool program's Outdoor Nature Classroom build.

In a creative spin on their profession, Team Fallico will "list" lots within the build space available for a $10 tax-deductible donation. While a donation does not constitute a purchase of property, this creative take on fundraising will support the Outdoor Nature Classroom initiative.

An extension of the indoor classroom, this space will allow students a broad variety of learning experiences and opportunities to grow physically, cognitively, psychologically, and academically. The Outdoor Classroom will feature a garden, digging and climbing spaces, and performance area. The entire site will also be ADA accessible.

"Our goal is to raise $55,000 to build this amazing Outdoor Nature Classroom for the children of our community," said Craig Fallico, lead broker of Team Fallico, who was recently named as one of Chicago's Top Real Estate Agents by Chicago Magazine.

To donate directly, please visit https://www.prfriendsoftheparks.org/outdoor-nature-classroom.

As a sponsor of Project Purple's Vine St BBQ Competition, Team Fallico hopes to help the organization raise $40,000 to support its mission for a world without pancreatic cancer. Helping to improve the lives of patients, survivors, and their families, this unique event directly benefits Luther General Hospital's Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Held on Saturday, August 24, from 12-10 p.m. in the heart of Park Ridge in Hodges Park, guests can enjoy incredible food and entertainment while supporting a good cause.

Team Fallico invites you to stop by, grab a bite, and cast your vote for the best BBQ in the area.Donations are also accepted directly, please visit https://www.paypal.com/donate/token=Jcl7PatJRreKZx2uiqbH4SBLllFVYcxww5OgxGNZTSfPoRLjKDy8sh9VuZ05OJwXmFTqGG&country.x=US&locale.x=US.

About Craig Fallico, Team Fallico Real Estate, Dream Town Realty 
Craig Fallico holds membership in multiple real estate affinity organizations, such as the National, Illinois, and Chicago Associations of Realtors. Craig specializes in residential, investment/multi-family, condos, foreclosures, short sales, new construction and commercial/mixed use properties. Team Fallico has been featured in Chicago Agent Magazine for Who's Who in Chicago Real Estate and as Rising Star Selectee in Top Agent Magazine. For more information, please call 847-226-0834, or visit http://www.teamfallico.com/.

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CALISTOGA, CALIFORNIA (PRWEB) AUGUST 19, 2019

Larkmead Vineyards, celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2020, announced today the planting of a Research Block in preparation for the next 125 years of Napa Valley viticulture. The Research Block will be located at the Larkmead estate in Calistoga and will host several different grape varieties, clones, and rootstocks for trial purposes as Napa Valley's climate changes.

Founded in 1895, Larkmead has a long history of research and clonal trials. Dr. Harold Olmo of UC Davis, one of the most influential viticulturists of the 20th century, established a clonal station at the Larkmead estate in the 1940s, where he developed the widely-planted Cabernet Sauvignon clone FPS 02. Commonly known as the "Oakville selection," this clone was fundamental in establishing Cabernet Sauvignon as California's signature grape variety. However, with the reality of onset climate change, Larkmead is preparing for the future of viticulture by dedicating three acres of their 110-acre estate to plant grape varieties that could be better suited to increasing average temperatures.

"As stewards of this incredible estate, it is our responsibility to protect the land and preserve its ability to produce quality wines for future generations," said proprietor Cam Baker. "Today we continue to grow some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, but we are also preparing for tomorrow by establishing a Research Block on the estate." The Research Block is being spearheaded by lauded winemaker Dan Petroski and viticulturist Kelly Maher, and will be supervised by vineyard manager Nabor Camarena. The three-acre plot will be planted to multiple heritage varieties including Chenin Blanc, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel, alongside new world, Mediterranean varieties such as Aglianico, Tempranillo, and Touriga Nacional.

Winemaker Dan Petroski commented, "Climate change is very real and already affects vintners around the world. The fact is, Cabernet Sauvignon may no longer be well-suited to Napa Valley's climate in twenty to thirty years. As one of the world's top wine regions, we need to research and plan for inevitable warmer temperatures. Napa Valley will continue to lead the way in research and sustainability and we are carrying on the legacy of experimentation and trial here at Larkmead."

With its long and rich history, Larkmead has played a fundamental role in the transformation of Napa Valley into one of the preeminent wine regions in the world. First established in 1895, Larkmead Vineyards has been in the hands of the same family since 1948. Current proprietors Cam Baker and Kate Solari Baker have worked in recent years to fine-tune Larkmead's viticultural and cellar techniques to most accurately express the vineyard's voice. Winemaker Dan Petroski captures the nuance and complexity of the 110-acre site by vinifying small lots according to clonal selection and soil type. Petroski was named the San Francisco Chronicle's Winemaker of the Year in 2017.

The Research Block is Larkmead's next step in the estate's commitment to sustainable agriculture and biodiversity. "In order to determine the best path forward for the future and for our unique climate and terroir, we need to continue to experiment," said Viticulturist Kelly Maher. We're planning on testing different varieties, rootstocks, cover crops, and more. The goal is to have more biodiversity and climate resilient vineyards while continuing to produce better and better wines."

Beyond the Research Block, Larkmead will continue to lead the conversation surrounding climate change and its effects on the global wine industry through a series of events at the estate. Hosted by winemaker Dan Petroski, these "Salons at Larkmead" are discussion-based forums for fellow winemakers, industry leaders, and journalists shaping the narrative on climate change and wine.

About Larkmead - https://www.larkmead.com/ 
The historic Larkmead estate is one of the oldest family-owned establishments in Napa Valley. Originally founded in 1895, Larkmead is now under the stewardship of proprietors Cam Baker and Kate Solari Baker. Kate's parents, Larry and Polly Solari, purchased Larkmead in 1948. Kate spent her childhood in the valley, exploring a bygone Napa dominated by prune and walnut orchards, hayfields, cattle ranches, and acres of empty fields. Her parents were aware of Larkmead's storied past, and sought to honor its legacy, a philosophy they passed down to Kate and her husband. The Bakers have been the dynamic force behind Larkmead's transformation from a historic vineyard into a world-renowned wine estate. During the first 10 years of their ownership, they directed a complete replanting of the property, tailoring the selection of varieties, clones, and rootstock to suit the special characteristics of each individual block. In 2005, they built the first phase of a state-of-the-art winery on the property so that each vineyard block could have its own dedicated vinification tank. Designed by architect Howard Backen, an old family friend, the farmhouse and production facility are both classic and comfortable, providing a place for peaceful reflection away from a busy and demanding world. These days, Cam and Kate's children and grandchildren are often found at the estate, continuing the family tradition at Larkmead into its fourth generation.

About Colangelo & Partners - http://www.colangelopr.com/ 
Colangelo & Partners specializes in premium food, wine and spirits brands, and has long established relationships with the key press that drive these business categories and help determine the industry leaders. Agency principals have years of experience in retail and distribution as well as communications, a rare combination that gives Colangelo & Partners invaluable insights into consumer purchasing behavior. The agency focuses on 'closing the loop' between creative communications programs, distribution, promotion, publicity and the consumer in order to maximize the efficiency of its communications programs and deliver measurable results. Founded in 2006, Colangelo & Partners was honored as one of the year's top integrated communications firms at the 2013 Agency Elite Awards and for one of the best digital marketing campaigns at the 2014 Digital PR Awards.



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MADISON, WIS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 19, 2019

Singlewire Software, a leading emergency mass notification service provider, has received a 2019 New Product of the Year from Security Today magazine. The award program honors the outstanding product development achievements of security equipment manufacturers whose products are considered to be particularly noteworthy in their ability to improve security. Singlewire Software won for its InformaCast Fusion with Microsoft Teams solution in the Emergency Communication Systems category.

"I'm very pleased that many manufacturers take the time to share with us and our readers the products they have designed and brought to fruition," said Ralph C. Jensen, editor-in-chief of Security Today magazine. "Our world needs the technology and benefits from those people who are ever thinking about new ways to secure the world. There has never been a time in the history of mankind when security efforts are more needed than they are today."

InformaCast Fusion with Microsoft Teams is a mass notification solution that allows Teams users to trigger and receive InformaCast alerts from within the Teams interface. Teams users can initiate an InformaCast alert from Teams that is broadcast through Microsoft Teams, mobile phones, digital signage, and other connected devices. Following distribution, security team members will receive a prompt to join a Microsoft Teams channel to collaborate and follow up on the situation.

"With so many organizations using Microsoft Teams, we wanted to give them the ability to leverage it for safety purposes," said Pat Scheckel, executive vice president of product management and marketing for Singlewire Software. "The integration with our InformaCast mass notification system gives Teams users the ability to notify others about emergencies and manage ongoing situations, all without ever leaving Teams."

This is the second award Singlewire Software has won for InformaCast Fusion with Microsoft Teams. The tool previously won a Campus Safety BEST Award from Campus Safety Magazine.

Learn more about how InformaCast can help organizations enhance security and communication at http://www.singlewire.com/informacast.

About Singlewire Software 
Singlewire Software, based in Madison, Wis., is the developer of InformaCast, a leading software solution for fast and reliable emergency notifications. More than 7,000 organizations in over 50 countries use InformaCast for emergency mass notifications. Whether it's an active shooter, severe weather, or another crisis situation, InformaCast helps reach the right people, with the right information, to increase awareness, safety and security. To learn more, visit http://www.singlewire.com/informacast.



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JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 19, 2019

A new episode of Advancements with Ted Danson will broadcast Nationwide via CNBC on Saturday, August 24th @11:00am ET. Check your local listings for more information on this program.

Featuring Concept Agri-Tek's innovative ideas, the show will educate about leading state-of-the-art fertility concepts for the agriculture industry. The show will go behind-the-scenes to educate about how the Concept Agri-Tek Soil and Plant Nutrition Program is revolutionizing farming by bringing new technology to commercial agriculture fertilizers.

Examining the healing properties and benefits of CBD, this segment will take a look at Blacklands Botanicals. Going-behind-the-scenes, the Advancements team will uncover what makes the Blacklands of North Carolina ideal for cultivating.

Advancements will also take a look at Industrial Fabrics, Inc. (Industrial Fabrics) – a company dedicated to providing engineered, geosynthetic solutions and environmental products to the designer, owner, and contractor in the civil, industrial, and environmental industries. Audiences will learn how the company is using sustainable products to help preserve and support the environment.

Dedicated to empowering water professionals around the world to create, manage, and maintain water services, Innovyze creates software for the whole water cycle. In this segment, viewers will learn about Innovyze's water analytics solutions, and how they provide technology platforms to design, model, optimize, and manage water from source to outfall.

"We constantly strive to find content with a strong sustainable and environmental aspect. This episode is particularly full of game-changing ideas and solutions that are helping to provide a better tomorrow for our world," said Dustin Schwarz, senior producer for the series.

About Advancements and DMG Productions: 
The Advancements television series is an information-based educational program, targeting recent advances across a number of industries and economies. Featuring state-of-the-art solutions and important issues facing today's consumers and business professionals, Advancements focuses on cutting-edge developments, and brings this information to the public with the vision to enlighten about how technology and innovation continue to transform our world.

Backed by experts in various fields, and a team dedicated to education and advancement, DMG Productions consistently produces commercial-free, educational programming on which both viewers and networks depend.

For more information visit AdvancementsTV.com or call (866) 496-4065.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) AUGUST 20, 2019

To better serve their clients as they navigate a rapidly evolving industry, EMI Consulting has expanded their leadership team, launched a redesigned website, and refined their clean energy services.

Expanded Leadership 
Quinn Parker is joining the EMI team as Director and will work to connect the dots between evaluation results and implementation efforts. Parker comes to EMI with over 13 years of industry experience. She most recently held the position of Vice President, Content and Research, at the Association of Energy Services Professionals.

"We are thrilled to have Quinn join the EMI team," said Julie Rey, President of EMI. "Her diverse industry experience will add new dimension to our work and bring a broader view to our clients."

Parker will report directly to Rey.

New Website 
EMI has also launched a redesigned website in partnership with Seattle-based digital agency, Y-Designs.

In tackling the redesign, Y-Designs aimed to create a living representation of EMI's brand, focusing on a clean, accessible, and informative interface.

"We were excited to support a client of EMI's caliber who also shared our core value of creating custom solutions," said Ryuhei Yokokawa, owner of Y-Designs. "With a minimalistic design approach, the new website offers greater functionality while engaging visitors."

This was a first venture into the energy space for Y-Designs. Prior work includes web projects in architecture, engineering, retail, non-profits, and startups.

New Service Offerings 
To create more individualized solutions for clients, EMI has also refined their service offerings.

The new website outlines four categories: Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification; Data and Analytics; Market Research; and Strategic Planning. Each category contains two to three offerings.

"We have bundled our best practices to help customers find what they're looking for," said Jeremy Kraft, Director at EMI. "We use these best practices as a starting point for understanding each client's unique needs, so that we can bring a solution that is tailormade."

About EMI Consulting 
EMI Consulting advises electric and gas utilities nationwide on business strategies related to new market opportunities, distributed and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and customer engagement. More information is available at http://www.emiconsulting.com.

Media Contact: Krys Buckenwolf | (206) 621-1160 | kbuckenwolf(at)emiconsulting(dot)com



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CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (PRWEB) AUGUST 20, 2019

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont), a world leader in biotechnology and the production of enzymes that aid in the more efficient production of conventional and cellulosic biofuels, today hosted United States Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa at its plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. During a tour and town hall with employees, Senator Ernst and DuPont leaders discussed the positive impact of strong national biofuels policy on America's farmers, on the environment, and on consumer choice at the pump.

"DuPont applauds Senator Ernst for her tireless advocacy on behalf of biofuels and for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)," said Troy Wilson, Global Business Director for DuPont Biorefineries. "DuPont's investments in new and advanced biofuel technologies support a strong rural and farm economy when backed by reliable biofuels policy. While we welcome the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent action to remove regulatory barriers to allow for year-round E15, it is critical that the agency also end the misuse of small refiner exemptions, which erodes demand for biofuels and ultimately hurts farmers, rural communities and consumers. We thank Senator Ernst for continuing to press the EPA to undo policies that threaten the integrity of the RFS."

"Iowa's economy continues to charge ahead because of innovative employers in our state like the DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences' production plant in Cedar Rapids," said Senator Joni Ernst. "I was pleased to hear directly from some of these employees during today's town hall about their work and what can be done at the federal level, and in cooperation with our state and local partners, to help make sure our economy continues to move in the right direction."

At its Cedar Rapids plant, DuPont manufactures a full product line of enzymatic and yeast solutions that allow for a higher conversion rate of starch to sugar, which creates greater yields in biofuel production and improves productivity for biofuels producers.

To learn more about DuPont's bioenergy offerings, visit http://biosciences.dupont.com/solutions/bioenergy/.

About DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences applies expert science to advance market-driven, healthy and sustainable solutions for the food, beverage, dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. We also use cutting-edge biotechnology across a range of markets to advance bio-based solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. We are innovative solvers who help our customers turn challenges into high-value business opportunities. For more information: http://www.dupontnutritionandhealth.com or http://www.biosciences.dupont.com

About DuPont

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

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



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LONDON (PRWEB) AUGUST 20, 2019

Star Refrigeration's Group Managing Director has been invited to present two papers at one of the world's most esteemed conferences in the cooling industry. The 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration is due to take place in Montreal from August 24th-30th, and Star Refrigeration will also take part in the exhibition to showcase its game-changing low charge ammonia refrigeration packages.

The anticipated event unites industry professionals, academics and engineers from all over the world to share ideas, network and present new industry developments. It is held every four years and the theme for the 2019 congress is 'Refrigeration for Human Health and Future Prosperity'. The event showcases the latest refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning technologies and research from prominent experts around the world. Papers and seminars will explore current issues such as energy efficiency, reducing global warming, protecting the Ozone layer and the effect on food supply.

Dr. Andy Pearson's first research paper is titled Energy Performance of Industrial Cold Store Facilities and is scheduled for Thursday August 29th, 2019, from 10:40 in room 524a. Using decades of experience, Dr. Pearson will outline factors affecting efficiency and pinpoint where improvements can be made for a more energy efficient and economically efficient cold store. The objective of this paper is to facilitate improvements in energy efficiency of cold stores and offer advice on ways in which store operators can track their energy performance, including methods of justifying additional expenditure on energy saving opportunities.

His second research paper, Continuous monitoring of energy performance in industrial refrigeration systems will be presented on August 30th, from 08:30 in room 520cf. It demonstrates improved methods of performance assessment of industrial refrigeration systems and identifies the main barriers which prevent operators from collecting meaningful data on energy performance. Finally, the paper proposes a series of guidelines for cost-effective ways to make better use of energy data.

Both seminars are closely linked with the International Congress of Refrigeration's theme of future prosperity and address the challenges the industry faces in terms of carbon reduction.

Dr. Pearson is no stranger to international conferences, having presented papers and award-winning research all over the world. He is a seasoned speaker at IIR events and in the past has presented in Beijing, Sydney and Washington DC to name a few.

Working for the company since 1986, Dr. Pearson has built up years of professional hands-on experience at Star Refrigeration, alongside an outstanding track record of industry achievements. He served as President of the Institute of Refrigeration from 2010-2013, Chairman of the British

Standards Institute committee on Refrigeration Safety (RHE/018), and on the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration from 2002-2008. He also represents BSI on the equivalent committees in CEN and ISO and has been lead author for UNEP's Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps Technical Options Committee since 2006. As an expert in his field Dr. Pearson was deeply involved in the development of the international standards EN378 and ISO5149. In 2016, he was named as an ASHRAE Fellow and contributes a popular monthly column to the ASHRAE Journal.

Dr. Andy Pearson said in advance of the event, "Attending conferences is one of the highlights of my job, and the IIR host some of the best in the world. I'm looking forward to travelling to Canada with my team to promote the highest level of excellence in the engineering community. Sharing knowledge and experience is absolutely vital for overcoming future industry challenges, and I hope my research will contribute meaningfully. Star's Group Sales and Marketing Director, Dr. Rob Lamb, will also be presenting a paper, and we're proud to have such a presence at the 25th ICR in Canada"

As part of the research Dr. Pearson will focus on ammonia and carbon dioxide systems, in which he is a recognised expert. The papers use specific industry examples of these types of cooling plant, discussing data from previous research and updating them for today's market.

One of Star Refrigeration's leading products is the low charge ammonia packaged chillers and freezers, which will be available to view in detail at the exhibition at Booth 409.

The 25th ICR takes place at The Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada, August 24th-30th 2019.

Find out more about the Congress and register to attend at: https://icr2019.org/.

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



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BOSTON (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

For the third consecutive year, BlueWave has been named to Inc. Magazine's list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. This is BlueWave's first ranking within the top 500, earning the company an exclusive feature within Inc.'s September issue.

BlueWave is ranked No. 487 overall on the list, also ranking No. 11 out of 78 energy companies on the list. BlueWave made the Inc. 5000 list for the first time in 2017 as America's No. 585th fastest growing private company, and again in 2018 in the No. 1449 spot. BlueWave has also been recognized in Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 for three consecutive years and was named Boston's No. 1 fastest growing private company in Massachusetts in 2019.

"We are honored to have been named to the Inc. 5000 list for a third consecutive year and to have made the Inc. 500 list for the first time in our company history," said Trevor Hardy, BlueWave CEO and Co-Founder. "This national recognition reflects the hard work and determination of our team, which has grown our company to what it is today, a best-in-class renewable energy company committed to making solar more accessible to everyone. Over the past year we've greatly expanded our community solar business, while continuing to develop some of the most innovative, ecologically-friendly solar projects in the country. We look forward to expanding into new markets through the end of this year."

The Inc. 5000 annual list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment—independent small businesses. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth between 2015 and 2018, with minimum revenue in 2015 of $100,000. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2015. They must to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of the 2019 deadline of December 31, 2018.

The companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 been competitive within their markets and, as a whole, this year's list shows staggering growth compared with prior years' lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years.

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success," says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. "There's no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities."

Companies within the Top 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue, available on newsstands August 20. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000. BlueWave's profile is available at https://www.inc.com/profile/bluewave-solar.

About BlueWave Solar:

BlueWave is on a mission to revolutionize energy with simple, powerful solar solutions. As a pioneering solar developer and leading community solar service provider, BlueWave has built more than 135 MW of solar projects to date and provides community solar access to thousands of customers. As built, these projects collectively generate enough solar energy to avoid roughly 137,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually. BlueWave's innovative community solar subscriptions make it possible for homeowners, renters, small business owners, municipalities, and commercial building operators to save money and to be part of the energy revolution. BlueWave's cutting-edge Switch Platform enables solar asset owners to conveniently manage their customers while giving those same customers an easily accessible online dashboard to sign up, manage their subscriptions, and review their account activity.

A certified B Corp, BlueWave has received national recognition for its work to protect the planet, including being named the Clean Energy Company of the Year in 2018 by the Northeast Clean Energy Council, a top impact company by Real Leaders Magazine, and a leading growth company by Inc. Magazine and the Boston Business Journal.

About Inc. Media

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 20,000,000 today. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.



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BOURNE, MASS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

As weather patterns are changing, it is more important than ever for researchers and growers to have a reliable system for recording and responding to climate conditions. Onset, a world leader in data loggers and weather stations, announced today the launch of the new low-cost, web-enabled HOBO MicroRX Station. With 4G cellular technology for wide coverage and compatibility with the latest mobile networks, and station-side alarms, including a new accumulated rainfall alarm, the MicroRX makes it easier than ever to get better insights by remotely accessing data and receiving real-time alerts of critical conditions.

The HOBO MicroRX Station, combined with Onset's research-grade plug-and-play environmental sensors, delivers data to the powerful cloud-based HOBOlink software, featuring easy-to-create custom dashboards and the ability to export data or set automated delivery. As a result—whether monitoring crops or conducting research in agriculture, forestry or ecology—growers and researchers can easily consolidate and share their data, as well as get timely information whenever and wherever they need it. Designed to withstand the harshest conditions, the tough, compact station also lets users choose between built-in solar power or battery power, making the MicroRX easy to mount, and deploy in either full sun or covered, secured locations.

"Researchers and growers have benefited from the proven performance of our HOBO environmental monitoring solutions to deliver the highest levels of accuracy, reliability, and performance," said Onset President, Jim Towey. "Now, with our HOBO MicroRX Station, users gain affordable flexibility and ease-of-use in their environmental monitoring for timely insights wherever and whenever they need them."

Key applications of the new HOBO MicroRX Station, include: 

Environmental research – rugged and reliable microclimate monitoring in harsh field conditions, includes access to users' data from anywhere

Agricultural research – field condition monitoring and data collection help save water, enhance crop quality, and increase yields

Commercial agriculture – critical field condition monitoring supports optimal irrigation, pest control, and harvest timing decisions

Water use tracking – optional water level sensors and integrated flow calculations enable automated water use tracking and alert notifications

Robust, Configurable HOBO MicroRX Station 
The HOBO MicroRX Station is a low-cost, cellular, web-enabled field monitoring solution. It features a compact size and rugged design to support long-term, reliable environmental monitoring, as well as configurable station-side alarms to provide immediate notification of critical conditions.

Onset makes it easy for customers to configure the stations to meet their specific needs. The core solution features the HOBO MicroRX Station, which offers user-selectable data plans and the ability to add up to five plug-and-play smart sensors for monitoring a range of environmental conditions. These research-grade environmental sensors measure a variety of parameters include rainfall, temperature, relative humidity, calculated evaporation, leaf wetness, soil temperature, light, photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), solar radiation, and wind speed and direction. Additionally, the MicroRX Station can be ordered with an Onset water level sensor that has the integrated ability to calculate flow for most common weirs and flumes.

Power options include user-replaceable AA lithium batteries or a built-in 1.7 W solar panel with rechargeable battery pack (for more power, an external 5 W solar panel can replace the built-in solar panel).

HOBOlink Cloud Software 
HOBOlink, Onset's web-enabled software platform, makes it easy to view data remotely and to manage the HOBO MicroRX Station and sensors. It features a customizable dashboard for instant visualization of current and historical data and enables users to set email or text alarm notifications when conditions reach user-set thresholds. Delivered as a cloud service, HOBOlink gives users instant access to site-specific climate data on any device, anywhere, anytime.

Pricing and Availability 
The HOBO MicroRX Station is available today, starting at $560. The annual cellular data service ranges in price, depending on the user's requirements.

For more information about the new HOBO MicroRX Station, visit /microrx.

About Onset 
Onset is a leading supplier of data loggers and monitoring solutions used to measure, record, and manage data for improving the environment and preserving the quality of temperature-sensitive products. Our award-winning HOBO data logger and weather station products are used around the world in a broad range of monitoring applications, from verifying the performance of green buildings and renewable energy systems to agricultural and coastal research. Based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Onset has been designing and manufacturing its products on site since the company's founding in 1981. Visit Onset on the web at http://www.onsetcomp.com.

MEDIA CONTACT 
Onset Media Relations 
508-743-3362 
media(at)onsetcomp(dot)com

READER CONTACT 
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HOUSTON (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

Industrial history and the environment are indelibly linked in High Island, Texas. Amidst a flat coastal plain just a few miles east of Galveston, a thirty-foot-high salt dome lends a surreal cast to all-but-abandoned oil derricks lining its perimeter. Despite appearances, the area holds a special appeal: in this post-industrial context, fresh water ponds welcome many migrating bird species making first landfall there after flights from the far-off Yucatan shore.

Four years ago, SWA Houston began working with Houston Audubon on a master plan to help the non-profit realize its goals of conservation, preservation, and creating bird habitat on High Island. The team came up with strategies to tie together various field stations and sanctuaries to mutually benefit birds and the public. Visitors will soon be invited to witness the spectacle at the Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary, with a bird's-eye-view of one the busiest birding destinations in the U.S. (high season is March through mid-May). The new Kathrine G. McGovern Canopy Walkway, a 700-foot-long elevated boardwalk that's up to 20-feet off the ground in places will suspend bird lovers within the low-, mid-, and high-level tree canopy environments inhabited by various bird species. A trail system below will be accessed from the walkway by two flights of stairs.

Natalia Beard, the SWA principal leading the effort, is pleased to point out her client's special requirements that will make the walkway unique. "Camouflage was an important consideration in our design," she explains. "The client asked that it not 'stand out' so we were careful not to disturb the birds and other wildlife. Designed to preserve and emphasize the existing heritage oak trees, the boardwalk is carefully woven among them and its materials allow for it to blend in with the surrounding vegetation." There's no metal decking because its reverberations are too loud for the birds. Support structures will need to be resilient to withstand the salt air and also hurricanes. Built-in ledges for photographers' cameras and artist-created informational signage will add educational interest and functionality. "The tree-top path reveals views of the lakes and rookeries on man-made islands, where birds are abundant year-round," says Beard. "There they can nest in relative safety from predators, providing a truly unique educational platform for children and people new to birding."

Beard's architectural counterpart on the project echoes her enthusiasm: Says principal Troy Schaum, of Houston-based SCHAUM/SHIEH, "The architecture is designed to be durable given the harsh climate. It will also help to create an identity for the location that makes the sanctuaries more inviting for the uninitiated that trek to this special Gulf Coast spot." SCHAUM/SHIEH is converting an old brick pump house on the property into a visitor center and also adding restrooms to the location.

The walkway is due to be complete and welcome its first visitors in time for the spring 2020 high birding season.

About SWA 
For 62 years, SWA has been creating a more livable world through its thoughtful landscape architecture and urban design practice. The firm currently works from eight studios and has amassed over 800 awards. For more information and/or imagery, contact Communications Manager Julie Eakin at jeakin(at)swagroup(dot)com; 212-734-6646.



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

Greg Christian brought two decades experience running a gourmet catering company to school food when he founded Beyond Green Partners in 2011. Beyond Green Partners operates a food service company that delivers more than 2,500 meals daily to pre-schools in the Chicago area and includes a consulting division that guides school and hospital institutions nation-wide to cook from scratch with local food under budget. The food service side serves as the learning laboratory for the consulting team. Beyond Green Partners refines practices in their learning laboratory to then teach other institutional food service operations from experience rather than theory. Beyond Green Partners knows the methods and tools work from their own operation.

The consulting division of Beyond Green Partners has worked with more than a dozen institutions across the continent including the Field Museum in Chicago, Aramark in Canada, private and public schools from New York to Hawaii, and now Lincoln Elementary School District in rural Illinois. Across the board, Beyond Green Partners helps schools save money while increasing fresh and local food, increasing participation, and decreasing waste with the intention of creating a more equitable food system. Less waste and more efficient kitchen operations allows schools to purchase higher quality ingredients with no additional expenses.

Beyond Green Partners recently added one day, one week, and two-week training programs to the company's service offering. The trainings cover leadership, culinary skills, kitchen systems such as waste management; production schedules and a "swarming" approach to food production; menu development to include student voice, local food availability, and cook skills; farm tours; food and agriculture education in the classroom; standardized recipes; and more.

Katie Nash, Associate Director of School Foods, at D.C. Central Kitchen participated in two days of training and shared, "The DC Central Kitchen team reported back that they had an incredible experience with some really exciting takeaways. I think I can speak for the entire team when I say that we left feeling energized and inspired going into this upcoming school year."    

School cooks report the teamwork and culinary skill development components of the training to be most effective. "Institutional cooks across the country have been serving food from boxes, cans, and packages. The training to cook from scratch is critical in being able to offer students healthy food that they want to eat" says Chef Greg Christian.

About Beyond Green Sustainable Food Partners 
Beyond Green is a consulting firm committed to developing a healthy, prosperous food system by implementing affordable, sustainable changes in institutional kitchens. We promote scratch-cooked foods, local sourcing, and zero-waste. Our model and services have been developed to provide sustainable food systems for our clients that save time and money, decrease labor costs, reduce ecological footprints, support local vendors and farmers, and promote social responsibility. Our cost-effective programs offer customizable and measurable strategies, third party monitoring, and are built to work within and improve upon the existing foodservice system. We are proud to have Beyond Green recognized as a B Corporation and USGBC Education Partner. To learn more about Beyond Green Partners, please visit http://www.beyondgreenpartners.com.



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CENTENNIAL, COLO. (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

South Suburban's Goodson Recreation Center furthered its commitment to improving patron experience by lowering pool chemical use with Clear Comfort's Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) pool and spa disinfection system. By incorporating this industry-leading technology, Goodson is able to save significant chemical expense dollars, simplify its water care protocol and improve the consistency of the swimming experience.

"We're very excited to be using a local Colorado technology to improve our facility's air and water quality," said Travis Toler, Aquatics Coordinator at the Goodson Recreation Center.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), improving air and water quality is one of the biggest challenges for swimming facilities. By adopting Clear Comfort's AOP pool system, the Goodson Recreation Center is demonstrating its dedication to protecting patrons' health, providing a better swimming experience and sustainably lowering its chemical consumption.

"Facilities like the Goodson Recreation Center are leading the way in putting patrons first. By focusing on the swimming experience, these facilities are making it easier and more accessible for people to have a healthy, safe form of exercise," said Steve Berens, CEO of Clear Comfort. "We are proud to be the cornerstone of transformational change for aquatics facilities and their communities."

Clear Comfort's AOP water disinfection systems work by producing hydroxyl radicals, which are potent and non-toxic compounds found in nature that are used to break down and destroy unwanted pollutants in water. Clear Comfort allows pool owners and aquatics facilities to improve air and water quality, safely reduce their pool chemical use and eliminate dangerous, chlorine-resistant microorganisms such as Cryptosporidium.

As the recreational water industry progresses, complete water solutions that safely lower the harmful effects of chemicals are becoming the high standard for aquatics facilities. Advanced technologies, like Clear Comfort's AOP, provide a more sustainable way for aquatics facilities to protect the health of their patrons, local communities and environment.

To learn more about Clear Comfort's AOP pool and spa disinfection systems, please visit clearcomfort.com/contact.

About Clear Comfort 
Clear Comfort manufactures and sells non-chlorine pool and spa water disinfection systems. Clear Comfort's patented hydroxyl-based advanced oxidation (AOP) technology provides the best swimming experience available with proven, effective and non-toxic treatment. With headquarters and manufacturing based in Colorado, Clear Comfort customers receive a sustainable, "Made in the USA" product. Clear Comfort is a proud Impact Driven company delivering healthy, ethical and sustainable solutions to the market. For more information about Clear Comfort, please visit clearcomfort.com.

About Goodson Recreation Center 
The Goodson Recreation Center is part of South Suburban's family of recreation centers and offers swimming, running, cycling, lifting and more to its local community. Located by the High Line Canal Trail and deKoevend Park in Centennial, Colorado, the facility provides a variety of classes, personal training, pottery classes, swimming lessons and more. For more information on the Goodson Recreation Center, please visit http://www.ssprd.org/Goodson-Recreation-Center



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QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

Ahead of Whale Shark Day on August 30, tour providers of the Mexican Caribbean have welcomed new government-mandated regulations to protect the largest fish in the world. Introduced by Mexico's National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP), the innovative new policies aim to safeguard these famous endangered creatures while preserving the magical appeal that attracts an increasing number of visitors to swim with the whale sharks each season from May to September.

"As scores of animal lovers discover this unique experience each year, the rising popularity of swimming with whale sharks effects a rising need to protect this special species," said Dario Flota Ocampo, director of Quintana Roo Tourism Board. "These new restrictions showcase our efforts to promote sustainable tourism practices to conserve the species for future generations."

Whale sharks are observed throughout the northern Quintana Roo coast in Holbox, Cancun and Isla Mujeres, where the gentle giants – which can reach up to 40 feet and weigh as much as 15 tons – migrate to feed on plankton and small fish each year. The Mexican Caribbean has the largest gathering of whale sharks in the world. Visitors can sustainably see the sharks on tours managed by trained experts including Eco Colors, which led area ecotourism with its first whale shark swims nearly 20 years ago and has partnered with leading organizations including World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and The Nature Conservancy. Eco Colors tours are led by marine biologists or naturalists, so swimmers receive expert guidance on their tour. In Isla Mujeres, which boasts the densest concentration of whale sharks, Ceviche Toursaverages five to 50 whale sharks on each excursion. Ceviche Tours guides photograph the whale sharks to contribute to worldwide sighting, tracking and photo identification efforts. Of course, the company also serves guests a fresh lunch of its namesake dish at the end of each tour.

Strict safety and sustainability guidelines include buddy-system swimming (maximum two people in the water at one time), no touching of whale sharks, a minimum six-feet distance policy, and no flash photography. No more than 10 people are allowed per boat.

Two hundred and fifty new compliant vessels have been introduced featuring propeller protectors sourced both locally and from the U.S. and Canada, which will prevent injury and accidents. The policies also limit the total number of divers to 80,000 visitors over the season. Visitors will be restricted to two dives per person rather than the average six. Under the region's notable ecotourism standards, this year the Whale Shark Reserve is for the first time managed under the Mexican Caribbean's Natural Protected Areas (ANP), insuring more than ever that dives will be done responsibly and sustainably.

About Quintana Roo

Part of the stunning Mexican Caribbean, the state of Quintana Roo is one of Mexico's top tourism producers including destinations both world-renowned and off-the-beaten-path. From Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen to Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Holbox, Tulum and Maya Ka'an, Quintana Roo is known for its idyllic landscape, diverse activities, unique cuisine and the incomparable beauty of its Mayan ruins. The destinations that makeup Quintana Roo have options for all kinds of travelers, from ultimate luxury in five-star resorts to close encounters with nature including swimming with whale sharks and cenote diving and international music, sporting, and gastronomic events.



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RICHMOND, VA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

employdrive, a leading provider of payroll and human capital management solutions for staffing companies, has landed on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies. Ranked No. 560, the company posted 794 percent revenue growth between 2015 and 2018.

"It is an honor to be named to the Inc. 5000 and to stand among so many other well-regarded firms both locally and around the country," says Jeff Jefferson, co-founder of employdrive. "We credit our rapid growth to our amazing customers playing in a strong and growing niche market: staffing. When they grow, we follow. employdrive knows staffing, and the results are proof."

Founded in 2014 by staffing veterans Jefferson and co-founder Sean Harrington, employdrive is the fastest-growing payroll outsourcing services firm in the nation, processing over $1 billion in staffing-industry payroll. The simple, comprehensive solution helps companies contain costs, reduces the time required to administer benefits, streamlines the ACA reporting process, and allows for employee self-service to meet the demands of today's workforce.

"We understand the challenges staffing companies face with payroll more than any of the big, national vendors. We stay flexible, always-on, and responsive to clients' needs as both a software provider and a trusted advisor to get the job done," Harrington says. "Payroll is one of the most complex components of operating a staffing firm, and the environment is only becoming more challenging. We have found that the most successful way to support this industry is to focus exclusively on the niche and deliver boutique-level service to each client."

"The companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success," says Inc. editor-in-chief James Ledbetter. "There's no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities."

The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring the companies on the list will be held Oct. 10-12, 2019, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. As always, speakers include some of the greatest innovators and business leaders of our generation.

About employdrive 
Serving as both a trusted adviser and solutions provider, employdrive addresses the many challenges staffing companies face with payroll and human capital management. Unlike national payroll providers, the employdrive solution integrates seamlessly into staffing companies to address their specific back-office needs, including payroll processing, benefits administration, robust reporting, ACA compliance, and better employee self-service. employdrive's founders have a combined 40 years of experience in the recruiting and staffing software industries. Prior to employdrive, the founders developed timeshEASY, the only staffing-specific software for timesheets, expenses, invoicing, commissions, and onboarding. TimeshEASY was acquired by Bullhorn in 2013.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology 
The 2019 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2015 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2015. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2015 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media 
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 20,000,000 today. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.



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LENA, WIS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

The EnozoPro converts ordinary tap water into a sanitizing spray capable of killing 99.9% of some of the most harmful germs and pathogens on hard surfaces including E. Coli, Salmonella, MRSA, Listeria and Legionella. It works as a cleaner, sanitizer and deodorizer and leaves behind no chemical residues. For more information, visit the product page at rovingblue.com

"At Enozo, our mission is to develop solutions to replace toxic chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing in industrial and home applications to revolutionize health and safety for all. We knew that Roving Blue is already a champion for products that harness 'The Power of EO3,' electrolytic ozone, which make products much safer to use than typical cheaply made ozone generators." - Wayne Liberman, CEO

About Enozo Technologies, Inc.:

Since 2010, when the company first took shape as Electrolytic Ozone, Inc., Enozo Technologies, Inc. has been utilizing the best-of-the-best in science, technology and experience to change the world for the better. The mission is to develop a solution to replace toxic chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing in industrial and home applications to revolutionize health and safety for all. Today, Enozo Technologies, Inc. is focused on harnessing that core mission combined with the power of nature to prevent future illness and death. For more information about Enozo Technologies, Inc., visit http://www.enozo.com.

About Roving Blue:

Roving Blue, Inc. an early stage Wisconsin company, manufactures the popular O-Pen pocket water purifier, reviewed in Backpacker Magazine earlier this year. They also manufacture other portable water purification systems that harness "The Power of EO3", electrolytic ozone, for use around the world. For more information about Roving Blue, visit http://www.rovingblue.com



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LONDON (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

Dr. Rob Lamb of Star Refrigeration will present papers alongside renowned professors and academics at one of the industry's most prominent conferences. The IIR International Congress of Refrigeration is due to take place in Montreal from August 24th -30th, bringing together engineers, technicians, and researchers from across the globe to share knowledge and technological developments.

The research paper, Experiences with selecting natural refrigerant solutions for small capacity industrial food production and temperature controlled storage applications, will be presented on August 27th 2019 from 08:30 to 10:10 in room 519a. It focuses on the phase down of global warming causing refrigerants and the opportunity this presents for natural refrigerants such as ammonia and carbon dioxide for small industrial refrigeration applications. Dr. Lamb will discuss refrigerant and system selection and key criteria including safety, energy efficiency, cooling capacity and capital cost. Examples will be provided for applications including product cooling using spiral freezers, temperature controlled storage for frozen and chilled warehouses, and cooling in food production facilities. Small capacity applications are defined as ranging from 60kW up to 300kW and temperatures from -40°C to +12°C. The use of ammonia and carbon dioxide in cascade is also discussed.

The IIR Congress is held every four years and the theme for this year is Refrigeration for Human Health and Future Prosperity. In addition to fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge, the event showcases the latest refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning technologies for the international community. Professionals across the world were invited to present new developments and research in all areas of refrigeration and sustainable building, and Dr. Lamb's paper was accepted as part of the Congress program. The chosen location of the 25th ICR is also significant, as it pays homage to the Montreal Protocol signed in 1987; a commitment to reduce the usage of CFCs and HFCs which deplete the o-zone layer and have high global warming potential (GWP).

Ahead of travelling to Canada for the event, Dr. Lamb said, "The IIR Congress is definitely a highlight for me and it is a great honour to be attending as a speaker on behalf of Star Refrigeration. A global gathering such as the International Congress of Refrigeration is crucial to help the industry grow together and join forces to overcome the many challenges which lie ahead.

"Our experience using natural refrigerants has been positive, and research supports the idea that they are highly effective for a number of applications – so I would really like to get this message across to as many refrigeration professionals as possible. From the UK to Canada, nations need to work together to fight climate change and natural refrigerants can make a real difference."

Dr. Lamb is an experienced speaker with a track record of award-winning research papers. He has travelled all over the world to share his industry knowledge. His current paper features real life examples of cooling plants Star Refrigeration have worked on, to demonstrate the viability of ammonia and CO2 in the specific industries of food production and temperature controlled storage.

In addition to being part of the conference program, Star Refrigeration will be exhibiting at Booth 409 and sponsoring the event.

The 25th ICR takes place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, situated in the downtown core, just a stones-throw from Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 24th-30th 2019.

Find out more about the Congress and register to attend at: http:// https://icr2019.org/.

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

About Star Refrigeration 
Star Refrigeration is the UK's leading industrial refrigeration engineering company. Founded in 1970, Star has been pioneering natural refrigeration and heating technology ever since, and the Star Refrigeration group of companies encompasses several brands including Star Frost and Star Renewable Energy.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

The Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign is proud to share it is partnering with STRT - a leader in the design and operation of living and working space for entrepreneurs and creatives - to design breakthrough live-work environments.

The Yazdani Studio has helped STRT create a new concept focused on the user experience of entrepreneurs and creatives that combines coliving, coworking and startup accelerator services into each property. The uniquely designed spaces are calibrated to foster creativity, collaboration and success.

"Imagine if you could take the elements of Silicon Valley that make entrepreneurs successful - creativity, passion, talent capital - and then make it accessible without having to move to the Bay Area," said STRT founder Troy D'Ambrosio.

"STRT creates a unique user experience for creatives and entrepreneurs through the building design, programming and resources that aim to provide access to this environment for entrepreneurs located anywhere." Added STRT co-founder and CEO Victor Gill.

Excited about the partnership and opportunity, Mehrdad Yazdani, director of the Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign shared, "Working with Troy, Victor and the STRT team to design these live/work concepts has been inspiring. They have a vision that will empower entrepreneurs and creative minds all over the country - and we're proud to be designing the living concepts critical to them achieving this vision."

The STRT Nodes the Yazdani team are designing merge coliving, coworking, accelerator services and capital under one roof, eliminating the need for the founding team to find these resources on their own. Each STRT Node will bring talented people together in one location - a mini-city shaping the future. Amenities within the STRT nodes will focus on the needs of today's entrepreneurs and be all-inclusive providing data services, cleaning, working space, meeting rooms and a café.

For Yazdani and D'Ambrosio, this STRT partnership is an opportunity to build on the success the duo has had empowering higher education entrepreneurship. Also the Director of the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the University of Utah, Troy worked with Mehrdad and CannonDesign to create Lassonde Studios - a breakthrough entrepreneurial education building that combines residences with a 20,000 sf innovation hangar where students live, learn and launch companies.

Opened just three years ago, Lassonde Studios has quintupled the number of annual student startups on campus, vaulted the university in key industry rankings and launched companies touching energy, sustainability, fashion, outdoor apparel and more. The building won the inaugural SXSWedu Learn X Design Award and has been profiled extensively by the New York Times, Fast Company, EdSurge, Architectural Digest, Entrepreneur and other key media.

"The STRT concept creates a town of entrepreneurs. A place where people live, eat, work and create together," added D'Ambrosio. "The result is more than the sum of its parts. Our goal is to take the STRT concept to 50 or more cities and bring access to entrepreneurs everywhere."

About Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign 
The Yazdani Studio of CannonDesign is a laboratory for exploration and experimentation in architecture. Established upon the reputation and leadership of award-winning designer Mehrdad Yazdani, the studio leverages the best attributes of a small design studio with the resources and reach of CannonDesign's global practice.

About STRT 
STRT, Inc, headquartered in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah is a leader in the coliving and coworking space. STRT designs and operates world class accommodations and experiences focused on entrepreneurs and creatives. Each STRT property, or STRT Node, brings all of the necessary resources together for entrepreneurs and creatives to succeed.

Create the Future.

Learn more at STRT.com



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MORGANTOWN, PA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 21, 2019

Never Bean Better, Inc. announces that "Bean", the company's celebrity Golden Retriever mascot from Morgantown, Pennsylvania, a lovable, socially popular, registered therapy dog, television actor, and canine spokes dog, landed a national calendar day on August 22 called Never Bean Better Day. The Registrar at National Day Calendar has declared Never Bean Better Day to be observed August 22 in perpetuity annually and encourages humans to learn a few dog tricks from their canine pals and take time to live in the moment during these dog days of summer.

"Never Bean Better Day is about sharing joy of life with delight, said Michelle Drager, Never Bean Better Day spokesperson and Bean's handler. "This fun day recognizes the unconditional love dogs bring to human lives, and encourages all of us to live in the moment," she explained. This year, also honors the 10th birthday of Bean, a canine cancer survivor, who eagerly spreads his "wuv" by improving the lives of those who need it most," she said.

Like Bean says, "share the "Bean Wuv" and do it generously, like dogs do, giving all their love with abandon in antics only canines know how to do. "Sometimes, they even have their own language, said Drager, as Bean does when crooning his over 75,000 social media followers with his infamous woo woo." Join in the fun and share the #beanwuv by using the hashtags #NeverBeanBetterDay or #neverbeanbetter and tag @neverbeanbetterwoowoo and @neverbeanbetter to wish Bean a happy 10th birthday, or to share your dog days of summer pup pictures with Bean and all of his fans on social media. Get out and fetch up some fun!

Don't have a dog? That's okay, Bean is everybody's dog! Follow the Never Bean Better tail on his social media pages and website at: http://www.neverbeanbetter.com or on Facebook: @neverbeanbetterwoowoo or Instagram: http://instagram.com/neverbeanbetter or Twitter: https://twitter.com/neverbeanbetter. "He's a virtual therapy dog," said Drager.

This busy CE-Woo and spokes dog of Never Bean Better, Inc. and his Beansters are also working like dogs on a number of entrepup-neurial opportunities in the info-tainment and edu-tainment industries. Plus, Bean has woo'd an opportunity to be an author of a series of books featuring Bean, as well as his canine pack and loved cartoon images. Bean has a giving paw, so he continues to grow his Toys that Teach Giving movement in helping to bring a buddy to all.

Newsflash - we are spilling the beans! You are hearing it first! A new pup is joining the Never Bean Better pack. According to Bean, "It's a dog's life, so live in the moment and stay tuned...woo woo."

THE INFAMOUS BEAN'S HISTORY 
Born in Morgantown, Pennsylvania on August 22, 2009, with the canine registered name, Neversink's Never Bean Better, and then residing in Columbia Falls, Montana for a few years and traveling North America before returning to his roots in Pennsylvania, this lovable Golden Retriever owned by Jim and Michelle Drager grew up to be an ambassador of love. He became a registered therapy dog at the young age of two through the observation of Berks County Therapy Dog Group and certification through Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Inc., headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He started making rounds as a young therapy dog for Penn State Health St. Joseph in Reading, Pennsylvania, and then spent three years serving as a comfort dog at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, Montana. He has traveled North America sharing his Bean wuv, as a canine celebrity spokes dog. Bean even ran for President, as a member of the Canine Party, while making a cross-country tour during the election in 2012. He has brought joy to so many sick and disadvantaged children, lonely elderly, and woo'd to raise funds for his less fortunate canine brethren. He has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and played a dog that sensed the paranormal on Animal Planet's television show, The Haunted. Most recently, he appeared on BCTV's show Dog Is Family, along with the illustrator of his cartoon character, Mark Grounard from Shillington, Pennsylvania. He is known around the globe for his woo woo. When you ask, Bean answers.



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FINDLAY, OHIO (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

g2 revolution's (g2's) recycling center in northern Ohio has been certified at the "Platinum" level for its sustainable practices by the Green Business Bureau (GBB). This is the highest of GBB's three tiers of sustainability certification and only 10 percent of companies seeking certification will achieve this status. Certified companies receive a digital GBB eco-label which links to a company profile outlining all green initiatives completed.

g2 has partnered with retail chains since 2008 to divert materials from landfill or incineration such as returned or damaged consumer chemical products and packaging. One major benefit to retailers is the reduction of hazardous waste generation as these materials are reused as-is or are recycled into Second Life products.

"This certification journey with the Green Business Bureau was an opportunity to align and document our core sustainability values within GBB's framework," explained Scott DeMuth, president of g2.

The sustainability team at g2 worked on and documented environmentally related initiatives totaling more than 400 points to qualify for the Platinum seal. Some of the largest completed initiatives included: 

Improving vehicle fleet fuel efficiency

Changing facility infrastructure and supplies

Performing a comprehensive solid waste assessment, including quantifying all outgoing waste streams

"To be seen as a legitimate recycler, you truly have to walk the sustainability talk," concluded DeMuth. "I'm proud to say we chose this route with the GBB to demonstrate our commitment."

About g2 revolution 
g2 revolution (g2) is a specialty recycling solutions company that creates innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for waste generated in the retail environment. g2 utilizes cost-effective recycling programs covering a variety of products and materials sold in public venues, as well as brick-and-mortar stores. g2 provides environmentally friendly and scalable solutions for everything from general waste to hazardous chemicals. Additional information is available at http://www.g2rev.com or (888) 411-6994.

Related Link 
g2 revolution Green Business Bureau Profile Page



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

Canada is one of the world's leaders in per capita production of garbage. Worse, it is also one of the laziest in terms of cleaning it up as landfill land is plentiful and cheaper than alternate options. However, as the Canadian population has become more sensitized to climate change and environmental impacts, more projects and programs have been created to divert waste and recycle used materials. Among these now is the Canadian group seeking to build a new RDF (Refuse-Derived-Fuel) processing plant in Quebec, with whom Capital Corp Merchant Banking is working to bring online.

Capital Corp's longstanding interests and experience in funding green technology projectsare set to contribute to the success of this project and contribute to Canada's overall endeavors in waste diversion and reuse.

The method by which this project is to be funded is the brainchild of Mr. Gilles Herard. Mr Herard is a seasoned merchant banker and has been in the banking industry for over 40 years. As Managing Director of Capital Corp Merchant Banking, Mr. Herard has become a leading figure in international middle-market project financing and engineers all funding structures for projects at Capital Corp. Mr Herard has received numerous awards for his work and other contributions including being appointed to the Presidential Business Commission, Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council, awarded Executive of the Year by the internationally acclaimed National Register's Who's Who, and having received the Senatorial Medal of Freedom, among many others.

About Capital Corp Merchant Banking: Capital Corp Merchant Banking offers quality Merchant Banking services for a variety of projects worldwide. Capital Corp Merchant Banking is solution-oriented and known for being the most flexible Funding Source on the Market in creating handcrafted investment structures to meet the needs of the different constituent groups in each individual transaction, including general project funding, equity funding, debt restructuring, and real estate development. For further information, please visit our website.



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EVANSTON, ILL. (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

At an unprecedented scale, researchers have now catalogued the array of surveillance tools that plants use to detect disease-causing microbes across an entire species.

Representing a major advance for plant biology, the findings have important implications for the management of dangerous crop diseases which represent significant threats to food security.

Like animals, plants rely on immune systems to help them respond to attack by pathogenic microbes such as bacteria and fungi. A crucial layer of the immune system is formed by proteins called Nucleotide-binding Leucine-rich Repeat receptors (NLRs), which work together in combinations to detect the ever-changing array of microbes in the environment.

Despite progress in understanding how these receptors work together, key questions remained; what is the full spectrum of NLRs produced by plants? How much variation in NLRs is there in a typical plant species? What range is needed for plants to protect themselves?

An international team supported by the 2Blades Foundation through a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation set out to piece together the NLR repertoire in the plant equivalent of the lab-rat, a mustard family species called Arabidopsis. The effort was carried out in the laboratories of Detlef Weigel, at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology in Germany, Jeffery Dangl, of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Jonathan Jones at The Sainsbury Laboratory in the United Kingdom. Researchers from the University of Bath, Colorado State University, and the Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (Barcelona) also contributed to the study, which is published today in the journal Cell.

The team sampled Arabidopsis plants, which come under attack by pathogens of all stripes, from populations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Using state-of-the-art sequencing technologies, they analyzed the genetic diversity of the plants' NLRs. They found, as anticipated, that NLR repertoires in plants differed between locations, likely due to different evolutionary pressures from regional pathogens. But the team was surprised to find an upper limit on NLR gene numbers across the species.

As Weigel described the findings, "While the diversity is perhaps more limited than anticipated, it is the mixing of genes that makes each individual uniquely resistant to a different spectrum of pathogens."

The study will also change the way researchers approach the subject in future, says Jones.

"One of the remarkable conclusions that emerge from this study is that so many populations need to be sequenced to define the full immune system repertoire of any plant," he said. "Gone are the days when a single reference sequence is sufficient to reveal the secrets of a species; it is now clear that we need to understand the genetic diversity of a species in order to understand its immune system."

The research has major implications for our understanding of agriculture and plant evolution. "This work will help drive new NLR receptor function discovery for developing disease-resistant crops and also guide the analysis of their evolution across the plant kingdom," said Dangl.

Coordination and support for the study was provided by the 2Blades Foundation, an international organization dedicated to understanding plant disease and advancing durable crop disease resistance. Through its programs, 2Blades has already demonstrated in field trials that protection against serious unmanaged diseases can be expanded in crops by introducing resistance genes from related plant species. The fundamental knowledge of NLRs from the study will further inform strategies in its on-going programs, as well as the field of plant-microbe interactions at large. This study was funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through Grant GBMF4725 to the 2Blades Foundation.

Original publication: DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2019.07.038

About 2Blades 
The 2Blades Foundation, based in Evanston, Illinois, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to the discovery, advancement, and delivery of durable disease resistance in crops. 2Blades establishes and manages development programs addressing significant unsolved crop disease problems in collaboration with leading research institutions around the world and at the 2Blades Group in The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich, UK. 2Blades manages a portfolio of specific traits and enabling technologies that it implements in its own programs and out-licenses for broad use. Visit the 2Blades website at http://www.2blades.org and follow 2Blades on twitter at @2blades.

About the Max Planck Society 
The Max Planck Society conduct basic research in the natural sciences, life sciences, and humanities. Since its foundation in 1948, eighteen Nobel laureates have emerged from its ranks. The Max Planck Society with its 86 Max Planck Institutes and facilities is the international flagship for German science, putting it on a par with the best and most prestigious research institutions worldwide. The more than 15,000 publications each year in internationally renowned scientific journals are proof of the outstanding research work conducted at Max Planck Institutes – and many of those articles are among the most-cited publications in the relevant field. Its self-concept of continuous renewal preserves the scope the Max Planck Society needs to react quickly to pioneering scientific developments.

About the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best value for academic quality in U.S. public higher education. Now in its third century, the University offers 74 bachelor's, 104 master's, 65 doctorate and seven professional degree programs through 14 schools including the College of Arts & Sciences. Every day, faculty, staff and students shape their teaching, research and public service to meet North Carolina's most pressing needs in every region and all 100 counties. Carolina's nearly 336,000 alumni live in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories and 164 countries. More than 178,000 live in North Carolina.

About HHMI 
HHMI plays an important role in advancing scientific research and education in the US. Its scientists, located across the country and around the world, have made important discoveries that advance both human health and our fundamental understanding of biology. The Institute also aims to transform science education into a creative, interdisciplinary endeavor that reflects the excitement of real research. HHMI's headquarters are located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.

About The Sainsbury Laboratory 
The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) is a world-leading research centre focusing on making fundamental discoveries about plants and how they interact with microbes. TSL not only provides fundamental biological insights into plant-pathogen interactions, but is also delivering novel, genomics-based, solutions which will significantly reduce losses from major diseases of food crops, especially in developing countries. TSL is an independent charitable company and receives strategic funding from the Gatsby Charitable Foundation with the balance coming from competitive grants and contracts from a range of public and private bodies, including the European Union (EU), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and commercial and charitable organisations http://www.tsl.ac.uk.

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Detlef Weigel, Director at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, at work with Arabidopsis specimens. 
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University of North Carolina 
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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

HazardHub, the nation's fastest-growing supplier of geospatial risk data, is excited to announce the release of the first of its kind "Do I Need Flood Insurance" tool, available immediately at HazardHub.com, under the Tools tab.

Dr. Brady Foust, Ph.D. – Chief Science Officer of HazardHub – says "Flooding is the number one disaster in the United States. We've spent much of the past three years creating as complete a data set as possible for flood risk. Looking at flood risk is a problem bigger than just FEMA maps. While we usually provide this data to the insurance industry, we also saw a huge need for consumers to have an easy-to-understand answer to the vexing issue of flood insurance. Our new "Do I Need Flood Insurance" tool provides answers based upon the user's property address."

The HazardHub flood data sets are comprised of three factors. The first is a comprehensive collection of FEMA digital flood zone data, which we regularly update and process into a national coverage file. The second is our custom Storm Surge inundation zones for the East coast of the US. The third is HazardHub's proprietary Flood model, built on HazardHub's national elevation database and national water polygon and line dataset. The combination of these three elements provides the very first tool that answers the flood insurance question.

As part of building its flood model, HazardHub also developed a national elevation database that also includes property slope and aspect. Along with the Flood tool, HazardHub has also released a free "What's My Elevation" tool that shows the ground elevation for any point in the United States.

John Siegman, HazardHub's CCA states, "HazardHub, in part, was started due to a flood event. We've always been frustrated that consumers and businesses have had such difficulty in answering questions around flood insurance. We wanted to fix that. This is especially true since more than one-third of flood losses come from areas outside of 100-year flood zones.

Theoretically, any location can suffer from flooding. Some locations are just more susceptible to flooding than others. We've chosen to develop a tool that provides simplified access to the power and sophistication of our massive flood resources. We hope that people use this free tool to have more informed discussions about flood insurance with their insurance agents.

Siegman adds, "Since releasing our first three widgets in April of 2018 - Distance to Coast, Distance to a Fire Hydrant, and Distance to a Fire Station - we've given away more than 300,000 free lookups. The insurance industry and those that it serves are clearly in need of this information. We clearly believe in providing it."

About HazardHub

HazardHub is your insurance policy against property risk.

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

The Bureau of Reclamation will provide a total of $16.98 million to five communities in California, Hawaii and Texas to help plan, design and construct congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects. Title XVI is part of Reclamation's WaterSMART Program that focuses on improving water conservation and helping water-resource managers across the West to make sound decisions about water use.

"The Title XVI program is successful in helping communities to look beyond the traditional surface or groundwater sources," said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. "This program allows communities to diversify their water supply—exploring water reuse, recycling and other techniques while improving efficiency and flexibility during water shortages."

This funding is only available to the sponsors of the 53 congressionally authorized Title XVI projects, provided that they have not reached their statutory federal funding ceiling. The five projects selected are expected to produce 130,316 acre-feet, or 42 billion gallons, of water annually. This is enough water to support more than 521,000 people each year. The selected projects are:

Padre Dam Municipal Water District, San Diego Area Water Reclamation Program, $778,002.75 
The Padre Dam Municipal Water District, which provides water, wastewater, recycled water and recreation services to 100,000 residents in the San Diego suburbs of Santee, El Cajon, Lakeside Flinn Springs, Harbison Canyon, Blossom Valley, Alpine, Dehesa and Crest—is implementing the Phase I Water Recycling Project. It includes the expansion of the Ray Stoyer Reclamation Facility, construction of a new advanced water purification facility, potable reuse conveyance pipelines, a product water pump station, and a biosolids digestion facility to offset energy demands of the project. It will create 3,900 acre-feet, or 127 million gallons, per year of potable water by capturing wastewater flows that would otherwise be discharged to the ocean.

City of San Diego, San Diego Area Water Reclamation Program, $10,361,379 
The San Diego Area Water Reclamation Program, part of the Pure Water Program, is a phased, multi-year program. By 2035 the program will make 93,000 acre-feet, or 30 billion gallons, of water available per year. This constitutes about 30% of the City of San Diego's water supply. This project will provide the city with a new reliable source of potable water and will reduce the amount of wastewater that is released into the ocean. The funding will be used to complete the final design of the project.

Rancho California Water District, Rancho California Water District Project, $1,727,960 
The Rancho California Water District, which provides water and wastewater services near Temecula/Rancho, California, will implement components of its Demineralization and Non-Potable Conversion Program. The funding will be used for the design, materials, and construction activities to convert 54 irrigation sites to accept non-potable recycled water. The funding will also support activities before construction of a small-scale recycled groundwater recharge facility. It is expected to save 18,400 acre-feet, or nearly 6 billion gallons, of water per year.

County of Hawaii, Hawaii Reclamation Projects, $614,468.68 
The County of Hawaii will conduct planning activities to evaluate upgrading the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plan to implement water recycling for landscape and recreation applications. It will involve the necessary improvements to the existing secondary treatment process so that the wastewater treatment plant can produce water suitable for reuse per state guidelines. The project is expected to result in recycled water deliveries of 2,016 acre-feet, or 6.5 million gallons, per year.

El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, El Paso Water Reclamation and Reuse Project, $3,500,000 
The El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, located in El Paso Texas, will construct an advanced water purification facility to treat wastewater for potable reuse. The treated water will be conveyed directly to the city's distribution system, making this facility the first large-scale, direct-to-distribution potable reuse project in the United States. The funding announced today will be used for a pilot facility and to complete preliminary, detailed and final design phases for the full-scale project. Once finished, the project will produce 13,000 acre-feet, or 4.2 billion gallons, per year.

To learn more about the Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program or view more detailed information about the projects selected, please visit http://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/title/.

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



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

California has been a leader in the U.S. solar industry from the beginning. As one of the only states to commit to a goal of becoming 100% green in the next few decades, California has remained an example for the rest of the country to follow. But they're not stopping there.

California recently launched the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing program or SOMAH for short.

Though solar is more affordable than ever, it has still been just out of reach to those living in multifamily buildings who may be unable to buy a home in order to install their own solar energy system. The goal of SOMAH is to lower utility bills for low-income families by installing solar panels on residential buildings with at least five units in disadvantaged communities.

In addition to powering each individual home, SOMAH also promises to power community areas like hallways and laundry areas, providing the most benefits and savings for lower-income families.

Nicki Zvik, Founder of Green Solar Technologiesand renewable energy advocate states, "SOMAH is an excellent effort by California to extend the benefits of solar energy to more than just homeowners. It's encouraging to see that our state realizes that a clean environment and the health of our people is of utmost importance and should be made a priority for all, not just those who can afford it."

But how exactly will SOMAH translate to lower utility bills?

According to Commercial Property Executive, "SOMAH utilizes virtual net metering, which allows a single system to offset multiple loads while crediting individual accounts for a share of solar generation."

Simply put, once the solar energy system is installed and turned on, families will see a significant, direct decrease in their monthly utility bill.The systems will be maintained by the property owners, making the process as simple as possible for the families who are benefiting.

So far, the program has received over 240 applications, which represents approximately $163 million in reserved funding and 74 MW of solar power. SOMAH will last for at least 10 years and will receive funding for up to $100 million per year.

"SOMAH is just one more way California is leading in the green energy movement and taking us one step closer to a cleaner, greener, and more affordable future," says Nicki Zvik.

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



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BOULDER, COLO. (PRWEB) AUGUST 22, 2019

Today, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) released a report which evaluates how mobility ecosystems are evolving in three fast changing markets: China, India, and the United States. By looking at how the role of policy, economics, infrastructure, and behavioral norms all shape the mobility transformations in these three countries, this report provides insights into how society can be proactive at shaping the future of mobility.

According to the Driving a Shared, Electric, Autonomous Mobility report, ensuring that rides in autonomous vehicles are both electrified and pooled can mitigate congestion and pollution issues in these countries' cities and provide reliable, low-cost mobility for a rapidly urbanizing society. The report found that if done in isolation of the needs of the electricity system, mass adoption of EVs could result in significant added costs. These costs could easily be avoided with intelligent and forward-looking planning processes.

"Looking at the changing markets in China, India, and the U.S will help inform us in enacting our goal of proactively shaping the future of Mobility," said Garrett Fitzgerald, manager at Rocky Mountain Institute."

By focusing on China, India, and the US, the report focused on countries that are aspiring or current leaders in vehicle manufacturing and intelligent mobility technologies. Since each of these countries is at a different stage of development in these emerging technologies, they have the opportunity to share learnings and adapt each other's frameworks to accelerate the global mobility transition.

The report proposed recommendations regarding electric vehicles, shared mobility, autonomous vehicles, and technology integration & co-development. Additional recommendations included: 

Adopting a uniform, national EV-sales mandate

Focusing finite EV subsidies on high-utilization vehicles

Establishing uniform, national guidelines around AV testing

Encouraging pooling and electrification of ride-hailing through tiered taxes and incentives

Vehicle electrification addresses pollution issues (noise, particulate matter, and carbon dioxide) and can enable a more flexible electric grid that integrates renewables, but electrifying vehicles creates a need for new charging infrastructure and does not help lessen congestion on its own. Autonomous vehicle technology has the long-term potential to truly disrupt the current mobility paradigm—but the result of that disruption may not benefit society equally and in fact could result in less equitable access, more congestion, and more pollution. Ensuring that rides in autonomous vehicles are both electrified and pooled can mitigate these congestion and pollution issues and provide reliable, low-cost mobility for a rapidly urbanizing society.

"Understanding how these countries like China and India are playing roles in shaping our global mobility future is the first step to ensuring we get the best mobility future possible," added Richard Li, associate at Rocky Mountain Institute.

About Rocky Mountain Institute 
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)—an independent nonprofit founded in 1982—transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. It engages businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the adoption of market-based solutions that cost-effectively shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. In 2014, RMI merged with Carbon War Room (CWR), whose business-led market interventions advance a low-carbon economy. The combined organization has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

Media Enquires please contact: 
Nick Steel, Manager - Media Relations, T: +1 347-574-0887, E: nsteel(at)rmi(dot)org

More information on RMI can be found at http://www.rmi.org or follow us on Twitter @RockyMtnInst



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JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 23, 2019

A new episode of American Farmer, the award-winning series that is currently in its 8th season on RFD-TV, will broadcast on Tuesday, August 27th at 8:30aET. Check your local listings for more information.

Soil plays a vital role in Agriculture today. It is responsible for feeding the growing global population and for producing fiber for clothing, feed for livestock, and even fuel for transportation. Watch to explore how advances in soil health practices are helping to improve water quality, increase resilience to drought and floods, and provide a better overall growing environment.

With a look at organic farming, this episode will explore how organic agriculture is working to improve the environment, and how by using natural growing practices and avoiding harmful chemicals we can advance our ecosystem, accelerate growth, provide better-tasting quality food, and improve the earth for years to come.

Learn how by better understanding the growers' needs, independent seed businesses are bridging-the-gap between today's American farmer and future innovation and technologies.

"Human activates are responsible for destroying ecosystems and the environment. It is our goal to educate the public about the best practices, people, and places dedicated to sustainable practices and to reversing the negative impacts we've made on the land we raise our crops and the air we breathe," said Chad Densen, production manager for the American Farmer series.

About American Farmer: 
American Farmer is a breakthrough program on a mission to showcase the latest advancements in agriculture and farming. From seed to harvest, livestock and more, our producers have traveled the country covering the people, places and issues impacting all areas of farm country.

American Farmer airs Tuesdays at 8:30am ET on RFD-TV. For more information, visit http://www.AmericanFarmerTV.com or call 866.496.4065.



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JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 23, 2019

As National Fire Prevention Awareness Week approaches (October 6-12, 2019), renowned restoration company Paul Davis offers fire safety and prevention tips to keep your family protected. Paul Davis has restored fire-damaged properties for more than 50 years.

Waking up in the middle of the night to a blaring smoke detector is terrifying but imagine looking out your window in the dark of night to see raging flames tearing toward your home. California is still reeling from the pain a year after massive wildfires burned almost half a million acres and killed a firefighter. With climate models suggesting dismal predictions that autumnal fires across the state will get more common as climate change wracks the state, Californians aren't alone in their fears of the devastation fire can wreak on a community. The fiery explosion that killed a firefighter and rocked the small Wisconsin town of Sun Prairie in July of 2018 is a reminder that fires can devastate even the smallest communities.

"Regardless of where you live, it's everyone's responsibility to ensure their family's safety in the event of a fire, said Leslie Anderson, Vice President of Training and Launch for Paul Davis. "And while fire safety tips may seem redundant, reminders are crucial because the devastating effects of fire are far too real for hundreds of families across the U.S. each year."

With more than 300 locations Paul Davis is a leading national provider of water, fire and mold damage cleanup and restoration services for residential and commercial properties. Paul Davis supports this year's fire safety campaign theme, "Not Every Hero Wears A Cape." The following five tips are recommended by Paul Davis to help minimize the risk of fire:

Prepare: Make sure your home has enough smoke alarms. Every bedroom should have a smoke alarm, and one should be installed outside of sleeping areas and near common living areas like the kitchen and foyer. Don't forget to test your smoke alarms every month. For the best protection, interconnect all smoke alarms so they all sound simultaneously when tested.

Plan: Know what to do when you hear the fire alarm sound. Design a fire escape plan for your home that includes two ways out of each room. Start by drawing a map of your home that includes safe routes that lead outside and talk to your loved ones to ensure they understand the plan. Encourage your family to practice an annual fire drill.

Minimize the risk: Nine out of 10 wildfires are started by humans, but people are at fault for most house fires. Cooking-related fires are blamed for nearly half of all home fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. If you're cooking, stay in the kitchen at all times. Turn off the stove, even if you have to leave for a short time. You should also avoid cooking while tired or under the influence of alcohol. Other suggestions to reduce fire risk include replacing traditional candles with LED versions and always turning off heat-producing devices like curling irons, hair straighteners and space heaters before leaving home and before bedtime.

Check your home: Scan your home for areas that could increase the risk of a fire. Old, worn-down cords can cause an electrical fire. Go through your house and check all your electrical cords for fraying or other signs of wear and tear and replace damaged cords right away. And don't overload electrical outlets. Only one high-wattage appliance should be plugged into each outlet at a given time.

Prevent: When choosing a home, check to see if it was built after 1976 and has the HUD label to certify it meets certain minimum safety standards. Think about reducing flammability inside and outside of the home by selecting flame-resistant designs and materials like tile, slate and asphalt, or Insulated Concrete Forms, which reportedly resist flames for up to four hours.

If a property has been impacted by smoke, soot or ash residential and commercial owners can call Paul Davis to handle property restoration needs. To get help 24/7 or to find the nearest Paul Davis office, visit PaulDavis.com or call 888-473-7669.



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SCOTTS VALLEY, CALIF. (PRWEB) AUGUST 23, 2019

IWL today announced its new Protocol Test Environment, PTE, to help software engineers become productive faster when testing network protocols for conformance, compliance, and robustness.

PTE incorporates the Robot Frameworkhttps://robotframework.org/ – a generic test automation framework for automated acceptance test-driven development. It is a keyword-driven testing framework that uses tabular test data syntax. The associated IWL Test Libraries are written in Python and extendable by users.

IWL has implemented PTE on its popular TCP/IP Test Suite. Clients may use the traditional interface or the new PTE web-based user interface.

"New software engineers prefer a web-based user interface; that's what they know," explained Chris Wellens, President & CEO. "These engineers use our TCP/IP Test Suite to find network protocol bugs, not to learn an interface. With PTE, the user interface is just like the web apps they know, so they can zero in on the real job – finding bugs – and not learning a tool. They may also use the Command Line Interface."

The new PTE interface for the TCP/IP Test Suite offer many enhanced features such as more detailed test reporting and retaining results for multiple test runs.

Current customers who wish to upgrade to the new PTE TCP/IP Test Suite software should contact IWL for a special offer.

About IWL 
IWL creates products and solutions for DevOps teams to test and deploy apps and devices in the cloud, the internet, and mobile networks. Our network emulation products https://iwl.com/network-emulation mimic the types of conditions an app or device would encounter on a real-world network. Our protocol testing products https://iwl.com/network-protocol-testing test apps and devices for conformance and robustness to industry standards.

KMAX, Maxwell, SilverCreek, and InterWorking Labs are registered trademarks of InterWorking Labs, Inc. dba IWL.



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ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) AUGUST 24, 2019

Nearly 20 percent of all current U.S. jobs require science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills or training, and that will only increase over time. The Doe Run Company (Doe Run) continues to support essential STEM curriculum throughout southeast Missouri schools to prepare current students for the future.

This summer, Doe Run has pledged more than $15,000 to local schools that have implemented STEM programs within elementary and middle schools. The funding will help enhance curriculum, as well as assist in buying new equipment for hands-on learning.

"Today's mining and metal working jobs use a lot of technology – from drones, digital data collection and sensor technologies to complex data analysis and reporting systems. We believe by investing in our local students, we can inspire the future leaders of our company and our industry to embrace the STEM technologies needed for our growth," said Sharon Gietl, vice president – information technology and human resources at Doe Run. "We also see this as an investment in our local community, where many of our employees live and where their children attend school. High quality education programs will help keep southeast Missouri a desirable place to live, work and raise a family."

This marks the third year Doe Run has supported Project Lead The Way (PLTW) at Valley R-VI High School in Caledonia. Doe Run pledged $7,000 this year, bringing the total donation to $23,000. PLTW provides STEM curriculum focused on project-based learning to prepare students for STEM careers and to solve real world problems in a collaborative environment. Over a three-year period, 242 students in grades 7-12 participated in PLTW at Valley R-VI.

"This curriculum is making a difference in our students' lives and helping them learn about career opportunities that they had not considered before," said Trina Pritchett, Valley R-VI high school science teacher and PLTW gateway instructor. "Many of these students have graduated and chosen to study a profession that they learned about through PLTW."

Doe Run also pledged $8,000 to Bunker Elementary to buy new equipment for students and faculty, including lab materials, teacher training, robotics, and more. At North Wood R-VI in Salem, Doe Run also helped fund STEM kits to be used in the middle school program. The kits enable students in grades 5-8 to plan and carry out scientific investigations, analyze and interpret data, and use mathematics and computational thinking.

STEM skills are the foundation for many career opportunities in science, engineering and mining across the region. There will be an estimated 3.5 million jobs in STEM-related fields by 2025. Fostering an early interest in STEM learning is critical to filling these roles for the next generation.

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



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RENO, NEV. (PRWEB) AUGUST 24, 2019

UC Won, LLC announced today that it has filed a Petition for Declaratory Order with the Public Utility Commission of Nevada, asking the Commission to determine that UC Won's solar augmented geothermal energy technology could be used to serve a specific end-use customer in Nevada without state regulation.

Mark Hauenstein, managing partner at UC Won, said, "With all of the changes lately to Nevada's energy policy, we felt it was important to ask the Commission for permission to develop this technology with a full understanding of what we are trying to accomplish: a carbon free 24 / 7 dedicated, redundant power to one customer with no outside connections to the existing electrical grid. Data Centers and Cryptominers have shown great interest in this innovation because it allows them to grow without any impact to the environment, the existing grid, or Nevada's utility ratepayers."

Curt Ledford, attorney for UC Won with the law firm Davison Van Cleve, said, "I am truly proud to be a part of what UC Won is doing here in Nevada. They have created a product that customers in the energy market have been asking for – directly sourced 100% renewable energy that is operational 24 hours a day. This is bigger than renewable energy credits. This resource doesn't require any back-up from fossil fuels. This product allows a customer to connect itself to a renewable energy system, grown here in Nevada, and then directly source that green energy for all of their operations, day and night. It's game changing."    

According to the filing with the Commission, UC Won is asking for a determination that its energy project is not a "public utility" under Nevada law if it serves only one customer with renewable energy, and therefore not subject to regulation by the Commission. State regulation gives the Commission 180 total days to make a decision on UC Won's request.

UC Won,LLC is a Nevada Limited Liability Company, founded in 2012 to create and manage a portfolio of intellectual properties focused on energy related technologies that are aligned with long term sustainable environmental goals.

RenewGeo (renewgeo.com) represents the proprietary process called Solar Augmented Geothermal Energy where solar heat is stored in the ground to create 24 / 7 sustainable geothermal produced electrical power.

Geothermally produced electricity is among the few methods that provides a continuous and reliable source of clean, carbon free power. RenewGeo is the only known technology that has the potential to take solar heat to create power from large scale, in-ground thermal storage.



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CAZADERO, CALIF. (PRWEB) AUGUST 24, 2019

"We have many types of groups stay with us for a true camp experience," says site director Melissa Sorrick. "We host school groups, music groups, adult retreat groups as small as ten people and as large as 180. As we begin moving into fall, we want to support people to experience the great outdoors in every season, not just summer," Sorrick says.

With two incentives that run from Fall of 2019 through Spring of 2020, Camp Cazadero hopes to inspire group leaders to bring their groups to book a stay and enjoy the 1000 acre property that has much to offer.

The first special includes 5 meals and 2 nights lodging for $135 per person. Groups have the option to stay in either Redwood Lodge or the Cabins. Redwood Lodge requires a minimum group size of 15 and sleeps up to 26 people. The Cabins minimum group size is 20 and accommodates over a 140 people. This is a great deal for people looking for a facility to host their group in an outdoor setting.

The second special offer is brand new this season. This special also includes 5 meals plus 2 nights stay with us for $160 per person. Lodging is offered in the Redwood Lodge and includes sheets for the bed, a blanket, pillow and towel. This special is for adult groups only. Both specials run from October 1, 2019 through February 28, 2020.

In addition to lodging and meal service, Camp Cazadero has a large meadow for groups to utilize as well as a low ropes course, basketball, baseball, volleyball, a seasonal pool and plenty of hiking trails with one leading to a waterfall. The property is home to redwoods, madrones, firs, and oak trees and available for groups starting at just 10 people up to 180. Camp Cazadero is located northwest of Santa Rosa in the rolling hills north of the Russian River and 20 minutes from Goat Rock.

"It is hard to put into words how experiences like I see our customers have at Camp Cazadero impact their lives. I want everyone to see and enjoy what I love about this area and am wanting to share the great outdoors with as many people as possible." says Sorrick.

To learn more about Camp Cazadero visit uccr.org/cazadero or call 800-678-5102 for more information.

Camp Cazadero is managed by United Camps, Conferences & Retreats.



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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

Sirius Signal, LLC, designers and engineers of the award-winning SOS Distress Light, best known for its US Coast Guard approved electronic visual distress signal devices, is excited for the next phase of its marine product development and distribution. This includes the upcoming launch of its dual color eVDSD model C-1002 device and the updated C-1003 model, both of which will be manufactured and distributed exclusively by Sirius Signal.

"New SOS eVDSD models C-1002 and C-1003 are currently undergoing testing and certification. This new direction will allow us to more closely manage our retail and distribution opportunities as these next-generation products roll out," said CEO, Anthony Covelli.

Sirius Signal announces that, as part of this roll out, Sirius Signal will no longer license its technology, and will be the sole manager of all distribution and retailer partnerships. "We thank the Weems & Plath team for the work they put into helping us with our patented SOS Distress Light over the years and we are looking forward to this next step in our business," said Covelli. With the expiration of Sirius Signal's patent license agreement with Weems & Plath, Sirius Signal will be the sole manufacturer of its patented SOS Distress Lights.

Ever-focused on development, Sirius Signals' future generations of its product line will focus on increasing visibility, communications and enhancing the functionality of its devices for recreational boaters in the US. In addition to purchasing through retailers, customers can purchase Sirius Signal products online.

To receive a catalog, learn more about purchasing Sirius Signal products or carrying these products as a retailer, visit us at https://siriussignal.com or call 888.526.0005.



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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

The Sustainable Campus Index (http://aashe.link/2019-SCI-PRWeb), an annual publication by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) (https://stars.aashe.org/). The report also highlights innovative and high-impact initiatives from institutions that submitted STARS reports in the most recent calendar year.

Institutions that achieved the top spot overall according to institution type include: 

Associate Colleges - Nova Scotia Community College

Baccalaureate Institutions - Colby College

Master's Institutions - Thompson Rivers University

Doctoral Institutions - Stanford University

Institutions that achieved the top spot in each sustainability topic area are listed below. The full list of top performers is provided in the report.

Air & Climate - Colby College and Université Laval (tie)

Buildings - University of California, Merced

Campus Engagement - Berea College

Coordination & Planning - Thompson Rivers University and University of Alberta (tie)

Curriculum - Northland College

Diversity & Affordability - Stanford University

Energy - Thompson Rivers University

Food & Dining - University of Winnipeg

Grounds - Cascadia College and Chatham University (tie)

Investment & Finance - University College Cork - National University of Ireland

Public Engagement - Colorado State University

Purchasing - Dalhousie University

Research - Binghamton University; Florida State University; University of California, Irvine; University of California, Merced; University of California, San Diego (tie)

Transportation - Columbia University

Waste - New Mexico State University

Water - Colorado College, San Francisco State University, University of Connecticut (tie)

Wellbeing & Work - The American College of Greece

"The institutions being recognized as top performers in this year's Sustainable Campus Index exemplify the leadership higher education institutions are showing in addressing sustainability challenges," said AASHE's Executive Director, Meghan Fay Zahniser.

STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework developed by AASHE for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. With over 900 participating institutions, STARS is the leading tool for measuring higher education sustainability performance. 164 reports were submitted in the most recent calendar year, resulting in a 27 percent increase over the previous year and a fifth consecutive year of growth. All reports are publicly accessible on the STARS website (https://stars.aashe.org/).

About AASHE 
AASHE empowers higher education administrators, faculty, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders. We work with and for higher education to ensure that our world's future leaders are motivated and equipped to solve sustainability challenges. For more information, visit http://www.aashe.org. Follow AASHE on Facebook and Twitter.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) AUGUST 27, 2019

Am Roberts, a Brooklyn-born retired mechanical engineer who has penned a number of literary works, has completed his new book "Things (from Another World)": a spellbinding novel weaving science, nature, and extraterrestrial life into a fast-paced and suspenseful adventure.

Roberts writes, "Above the Arctic Circle, in the National Wildlife Refuge, Geologists Mike and Christine Barnes, have been preparing subterranean maps of the strata beneath the coastal plain. Along with their two assistants and another couple, friends who are wildlife photographers, they experience the shock wave of a nearby impact to the earth's surface which they believe to be a meteor. Isolated from the outside world by an early winter storm, they prepare to investigate the following morning. Joined by three Rangers from NORAD who are accompanied by a scientist and his assistant from SETI, they travel together to the impact site. NORAD believes it to be a foreign aircraft shot down over Alaskan skies. SETI believes it is a UFO. What they find involves them in a life and death struggle with an enemy who knows no human boundaries."

Published by New York City-based Page Publishing, Am Roberts's engrossing book is must-read for science fiction fans.

Readers who wish to experience this enthralling work can purchase "Things (from Another World)" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

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

About Page Publishing:

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



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SOMERSET, WIS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

Schwing Bioset, Inc. (SBI) is once again exhibiting at the 2019 WEFTEC Technical Expo in Chicago on September 23-25. Please be sure to stop by booth (#2307) while on the exhibit floor to see equipment in person, check out product videos, and learn about how Schwing Bioset helps water and wastewater treatment plants. This year the company will be showcasing several pieces of equipment.

Schwing Bioset is your complete solids handling provider, offering the widest range of high-performance screw presses, one of which will be displayed on the WEFTEC floor. The company's screw press offers dewatering for those needing a cost effective, durable, efficient dewatering to reduce their volume of biosolids.

Schwing Bioset will also be displaying its Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) filtration systems that utilize hollow fiber membranes and help eliminate fouling. The units are customizable for new applications or drop in replacements are available for existing membranes.

Nutrient Recovery is becoming increasingly important and our phosphate management technology, offered under license from NuReSys, that recovers orthophosphate in the form of struvite, will also be on display.

Other equipment on display will be a sliding frame, biosolids piston pump, and a Bioset reactor. The Bioset system is configurable to produce either Class A or B Biosolids, while each unit in the system is completely customizable to fit each plant.

Featured in the Technology Center will be Fluid Bed Dryers, Container Wagons, SBI Solutions, and material hauling services. Struvite and fertilizer material samples will also be displayed.

"As always, we are looking forward to WEFTEC 2019. This is the perfect place to showcase the quality of our equipment and its unique and specific features that separate us from other options in the market," said Chuck Wanstrom, Director of New Business Development.

The SBI team members attending the show include Executives, Regional Sales Managers, Service and Aftermarket Department personnel, and more. The company will also be joined by members of its partner companies, including Revinu, NuReSys, Econity, and The Andersons, Inc. If you would like to meet with any of these team members, please contact Schwing Bioset to put you in touch with the appropriate person to assist with your needs.

Be sure to follow the Schwing Bioset, Inc. social media sites to see what the company is up to at the show. In the meantime, read about its MBR's, Nutrient Management, Dewatering Equipment, Piston Pumps, Bioset Process, and other products here, and then stop by booth 2307 to learn more! You can also visit the conference website to view the event details, an expo map, a list of exhibitors, and more: http://www.weftec.org.

The Schwing Bioset team is excited to see you at WEFTEC 2019!

About Schwing Bioset, Inc.

For more than 30 years, Schwing Bioset, Inc. has been helping wastewater treatment plants, mines, and industrial users by engineering solids handling solutions. Schwing Bioset's custom-engineered solutions can be found in over a thousand facilities across North America and around the world.

Our products include, among others, sludge, industrial, and tunnel piston pumps, screw presses, nutrient removal and management, membrane bioreactors, sliding frame and push floor silos, fluid bed drying products, Bioset process for Class A Biosolids, container wagons, and screw conveyors. We also offer on-site demos, spare parts and equipment maintenance services, and training.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

As the height of the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, it's time to make sure you're ready.

Year after year, many people are stunned at how tropical storms and hurricanes can upend their lives for months, and sometimes even years. Even in the U.S.'s most vulnerable coastal states, residents and businesses underestimate their risk, have insufficient insurance coverage, and operate without an evacuation plan.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/AP80yr7nc0E

In 2018, extensive property damage was caused by Hurricanes Michael (Alabama, Florida, and Georgia) and Florence (the Carolinas) while 2017's Hurricanes Harvey (Texas, Louisiana) and Irma (Florida) remain vivid memories for those who were impacted by them, too.

During the nationwide media tour, the I.I.I.'s insurance and meteorological experts discussed: 

Whether the number of natural disasters are increasing – or if it just seems that way

How home and business owners best prepare for the 2019 hurricane season

The biggest lessons learned from the hurricanes that struck the U.S. in 2017 and 2018

The most important things for people to understand about their insurance coverage before a storm comes

The affordable measures home and business owners can take to reduce their vulnerability to storm damage

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WILMINGTON, MASS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

Heilind Electronics, a leading distributor of electronic components, has added All Sensors Corporation (an Amphenol Company), a leading manufacturer of high-accuracy MEMS piezoresistive low and ultra-low pressure sensors and pressure transducers.

As an authorized distributor of All Sensors products, Heilind expands its growing portfolio of sensor products to include pressure sensors, with emphasis on low pressure sensors for medical and industrial applications. Products range from 0.25 inH2O to 150 PSI.

All Sensors pressure sensors are specially designed for low and ultra-low pressure measurement, high accuracy and repeatability. Core competencies such as low pressure, high accuracy and innovative technologies have made these sensors very reliable in multiple applications.

"As Amphenol continues to build its strong sensor portfolio, we at Heilind are very excited to have access to the All Sensors line," said Glen MacGibbon, Vice President of Business Development - Sensors, Heilind Electronics. "Our extended portfolio of low pressure, high accuracy MEMS sensors enables us to offer more configurations and options to our customers."

Applications for these sensors are vast, with the products offering superior performance in low pressure, high accuracy environments such as hospital and portable ventilators, oxygen concentrators, blood pressure equipment, ventilator and fan control, energy conservation, building monitoring systems and more.

To view our full product portfolio, visit Heilind's website for more information on All Sensors pressure sensors.

About Heilind Electronics

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About All Sensors

All Sensors Corporation is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of MEMS piezoresistive ultra-low pressure sensors. All Sensors' product line is notable for its high accuracy and repeatability. The sensors are particularly suited for low and ultra-low pressure applications for flow measurement and control. Pressure ranges are available as low as 0.25 inH2O and as high as 150 PSI. Custom port fittings and various package options are available, as well as customizable pressure ranges and performance values. For more information, please visit allsensors.com.



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TORONTO (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

Watch "One Giant Farm" premiere on Medium.com

The things that Les Stroud shows us in the gorgeous – but frequently graphic – clip for "One Giant Farm" aren't always easy to see. That, Stroud might argue, is the whole point: we need to have an honest conversation about the fate of our oceans, and when we do, we're going to have to face some troubling truths. He's been ringing the alarm about the degradation of the planet's ecosystems in songs that are hard-rocking and powerful. It's all been part of the same lifelong effort to entertain, inform, and educate – and not always in that order.

"One Giant Farm" – the single from the upcoming Mother Earth album – is thunderously impressive. Everything about the track is undeniable, and that includes Stroud's wearily pugnacious vocals, the stinging guitar solos, and the song's powerful message. The planet, Stroud argues, is more than just a hunting ground for humans: its creatures deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Legendary rock-and-roll guitarist Slash was so moved by the mission that – wanting to help bring awareness – he played guitar on the track.

As every responsible Earth citizen knows, the oceans are being polluted and overfished at a remarkable and unsustainable rate. The "One Giant Farm" clip – which was directed by Les Stroud himself – shows us the dreadful consequences of our runaway appetites. He takes us aboard fishing boats where the intelligent, charismatic animals of the sea are slaughtered without compassion, and shows us red tides of carnage where hunting proceeds unchecked. Always the teacher, Stroud flashes facts in bold white lettering underneath this footage – facts that are almost as unsettling as the images of sharks shorn of their fins and cruelly cast back into the water. But Stroud is no defeatist. The "One Giant Farm" clip also celebrates organizations and individuals who are fighting to save the oceans, including Dolphin Project and Sharkwater Foundation documentary filmmaker Rob Stewart, and Sea Shepherd. To that list of champions of the sea, Stroud can add his name. Stroud has put in the effort to raise consciousness. Now, we hope only that his warning is heeded.

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HOUSTON (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

iland, an industry-leading provider of secure application and data protection cloud services built on proven VMware technology, today announced it has achieved VMware Cloud Verified status.

The Cloud Verified badge signals to customers that iland offers a service running on top of the complete VMware Cloud infrastructure. Through Cloud Verified partner services, customers attain access to the full set of VMware Cloud Infrastructure capabilities including integration and interoperability, cost optimization and flexibility.

"The iland secure cloud platform integrates with VMware-based services for a proven and familiar experience across our DRaaS, IaaS and BaaS services," said iland Senior Vice President Dante Orsini. "We have worked closely with VMware for years to help thousands of joint customers feel confident about protecting their data and applications in the cloud."

"Partners that are VMware Cloud Verified provide organizations with complete and advanced VMware Cloud technologies, along with interoperability across clouds for greater advantage for their customers' businesses," said Geoff Thompson, vice president, worldwide cloud provider sales, VMware. "Cloud Verified services delivered by VMware Cloud Providers can provide the efficiency, agility, and reliability inherent in cloud computing. We look forward to supporting iland as it empowers organizations with a simple and flexible path to the cloud."

VMware's global network of more than 4,000 VMware Cloud Providers leverage VMware's consistent cloud infrastructure to offer a wide array of services, provide geographic and industry specialization, and help customers meet complex regulatory requirements. Cloud Providers operating under the VMware Cloud Provider Program deliver individually tailored cloud solutions and services in more than 120 countries.

For information on how to become a Cloud Verified partner, please visit: https://www.vmware.com/partners/service-provider/vmware-cloud-verified-logo.html.

About iland 
iland is a global cloud service provider of secure and compliant hosting for infrastructure (IaaS), disaster recovery (DRaaS), and backup as a service (BaaS). They are recognized by industry analysts as a leader in disaster recovery. The award-winning iland Secure Cloud Console natively combines deep layered security, predictive analytics, and compliance to deliver unmatched visibility and ease of management for all of iland's cloud services. Headquartered in Houston, Texas and London, UK, iland delivers cloud services from its data centers throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Learn more at http://www.iland.com.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) AUGUST 26, 2019

Ethics matter. Whether in business or in politics, the environment or emerging technologies, we manage ethical challenges on a daily basis. On most days, we take these challenges as they come. On October 16, we will take steps to put our principles into action.

Launched by Carnegie Council in 2014, Global Ethics Day is an opportunity for institutions to hold events on or around this day to explore the essential role of ethics, and how we can strive to make the world, quite simply, better.

How can you get involved and spread the word?

Organize an activity such as a lecture, panel, debate, film screening, or environmental clean-up. Popular topics include ethics in business, protecting the environment, ethics in the classroom, personal values, democracy, and human rights.

To get started, visit GlobalEthicsDay.org to find ideas for activities, access free online material about ethics, and to download Global Ethics Day posters and logos. We encourage you to share your #GlobalEthicsDay2019 activities on the Global Ethics Day website and on social media.

Please let us know if you're planning to be involved in Global Ethics Day 2019. You can use this form to sign up and share your ideas, experiences, and photos with us. If you have questions or prefer to contact us via email, please write to bpickett@cceia.org.

So don't miss out this year. Make sure your voice is heard. Help make Global Ethics Day a day that inspires, challenges, educates, and encourages all of us to make our world a more ethical place.

Together, let's work to make ethics matter.

ABOUT CARNEGIE COUNCIL 
Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1914, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is an educational, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that produces lectures, publications, and multimedia materials on the ethical challenges of living in a globalized world. For more, go to carnegiecouncil.org.



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OAKLAND, CALIF. (PRWEB) AUGUST 27, 2019

TOYCYCLE, the mission-centered startup that helps families earn value from outgrown toys and baby gear, will launch its online store via Product Hunt, Tuesday August 27. Thrift-oriented shoppers can now access quality preowned products as easy as buying new.

"What parent hasn't struggled with the mountain of toys and gear a newborn necessitates?" asked Rhonda Collins, Founder of TOYCYCLE. "The cost is extraordinary–new families can spend $10-12K in the first year–and then your child outgrows everything so quickly, you're left with the problem of what to do with it all. Parents don't have time for this. I figured there must be a way to give them a break. Our full-service consignment solution does that."

Full-service consignment means that for sellers TOYCYCLE picks up your stuff and then handles the rest. For buyers, all products are inspected, cleaned, vetted and backed by a Customer Satisfaction guarantee.

Today's announcement underscores TOYCYCLE founder Rhonda Collins' commitment to convenience and security in shopping for preowned products. TOYCYCLE's online store allows shoppers to select from a wide variety of quality, fully vetted merchandise and take advantage of the same e-commerce conveniences that buyers of new products enjoy.

The store launches with products for infants through school-age kids, in multiple categories: clothing, strollers, baby carriers, highchairs, puzzles, games, and building sets among others.

"We're thrilled at the quantity and quality of items local Bay Area parents are choosing to consign with us," says Collins. There is so much great used gear. With the incredible convenience we're offering our customers, there's no need to buy new. We see the fashion resale industry booming. Why not toys and gear? It just makes sense."

TOYCYCLE's consignment service is available in the San Francisco Bay Area where they are headquartered. Families in Alameda, Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, Orinda, Lafayette and Walnut Creek can take advantage of local pick-up which is currently free.

Shoppers locally and nationwide enjoy access to the great selection of toys and baby gear on offer. And in support of their mission the company is committed to a low-carbon, low-waste footprint using minimal, recyclable or compostable packaging and shipping materials.

"Consumer habits are changing. That's inevitable," Collins says. "Awareness of what mass consumption is doing to our planet is increasing and consumers want better choices that don't destroy the earth. Reuse is a really important piece of that equation and our goal is to make buying used as convenient as buying new."

TOYCYCLE started as a locally organized peer-2-peer toy swapping platform 18 months ago. During that time the company's founding team learned that the majority of families need a full-service solution to solve the problem of toy and gear cost, clutter and waste. They pivoted to full-service consignment in July 2019.

For more info or to chat contact: rhonda(at)toycycle(dot)co – 510-390-0064



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KOH SAMUI, THAILAND (PRWEB) AUGUST 27, 2019

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Samahita Retreat embodies the quality of a homemore so than a commercial resort, emphasizing not just a personal healthy approach but one that cares for the planet with their sustainable practices and commitments:

No Plastic 
With a ban on single-use plastics including bottles and bags, Samahita offers their guests alternatives such as paper straws, aluminum drinking bottles, water refill stations, paper bags and local banana leaves for food take out, fabric shopping bags, ceramic shower bottles and recycled wood coverings and furniture.

Recycling 
Best efforts are made at the center to compost any leftover food, and to recycle any other forms of trash. Guests clear their own plates at the recycling center, and therefore participate in taking care of waste and going green.

Water Usage 
Part of Samahita's water supply is sourced from their own eco-conscious wells on the property, while Samahita guests are encouraged to be highly conscious of their water usage, including shower time and the benefits of cooler showers. Since its opening, Samahita has never offered single-use plastic water bottles and provides complimentary Berkey water filter stations throughout the property.

Beach Cleans 
As well as cleaning their beachfront on a daily basis Samahita organises weekly beach cleans with their guests, not only to improve our immediate environment but to bring people together and spread awareness of the problem.

Eco-Friendly Buildings 
Samahita's eco-friendly buildings make use of cross-ventilation of air, natural lighting, rainwater harvesting as well as structured brick-work that minimizes both energy and sound loss. Rooms have no TVs therefore reduce EMF and come with a low-flush water-saving toilet and bathroom fixtures and bio-sustainable complimentary toiletries.

Local, Healthy Food 
Samahita offers natural homemade food that is unprocessed, with local and organic ingredients as much as possible, and a well-balanced mix of ingredients. To keep it healthy in today's modern food environment there is also no sugar, no iodized salt, no MSG or related products in their food, and only the use of stable and healthy oils and fats.

Why Eco-Conscious? 
Samahita Retreat wants their guests to feel good about their low impact, and about being part of a movement to take care of the environment, even while on vacation. Management also believe that the responsibility of the environmental crisis is on all businesses, large or small -- that we can all have an impact on positive change.

As a small business with a big heart Samahita commits to continuing to do its part by looking for ways to lead in eco-business, to care, and to educate.



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BOISE, IDAHO AND BENGALURU, INDIA (PRWEB) AUGUST 27, 2019

PRECO Electronics is proud to announce Mr. Debabrata Datta, mining head and consultant at Larsen & Toubro India, as the recipient of the 2019 International Safety Leadership Award. The past Excellence in Safety Awards have garnered so many international submissions, PRECO recognized the importance of presenting an award to an international safety leader separately. In honoring those who educate and take action to improve safety on and off the worksite, PRECO commends and supports the significant difference safety leaders like Datta make across the globe.

Datta has been in the mining industry for over 35 years, positioned at the forefront of mine safety in India throughout his career. An exceptionally demanding task when dealing with those who have been working in the mining industry, an especially dangerous environment, littered with incidents. The International Safety Leadership Award recognizes Datta for his instrumental role in helping mines throughout India recognize the value of safety and the impact it has on the lives of others.

"Mr. Datta emphasizes the need for more companies to take an active role in bringing about safety compliance in their operations as it reduces costs to the company," Nate Jensen, PRECO's International Sales Representative said. "Using safety improvements to lower accidents, and health and insurance claims, Datta's efforts show that compliance leads to better outcomes for the entire organization. His progressive mindset continuously puts safety at the forefront of mining businesses, where it matters most."

After gaining two decades of experience in management with L&T, Datta joined their cement division as head of mining and process improvement of mine and plant. Today, Datta consults with L&T as well as other companies on effective safety strategies. Introducing various techniques, Datta helps reframe the safety perception. Leading companies to see improving safety as the mechanism through which people can work more freely and with confidence, and not solely as an expense.

At L&T, Datta has led countless mining projects, working on continuous improvement activities in all varieties of open casting. Datta has spent his career within the mining industry, bringing his passion for safety with him. Datta now consults for mining applications and supports the team and safety throughout the process.

PRECO appreciates the growing participation and nominations for the award. It is an honor to be among outstanding safety leaders such as our nominees and to hear from those who support and recognize their hard work and dedication to safety. For more information, please contact Reyna Clow at rclow(at)preco(dot)com, or visit our website.

About the International Safety Leadership Award

As a leader in safety, PRECO Electronics established the International Safety Leadership Award to honor safety professionals for their initiative and commitment to the advancement of safety within their community, business or industry. The International Safety Leadership Award honors those with exceptional proofs of innovation, leadership, vision, and best practices in safety within heavy-duty industries.

The International Safety Leadership Award annually recognizes an individual that demonstrates excellence in advancing best safety practices throughout the community, business or industry by continuously going above and beyond to integrate, innovate, and educate others to inspire change and improve safety internationally.

Award Criteria 

Initiative: The nominee demonstrates leadership, initiates open discussions, introduces programs, and gives voice to safety concerns within the industry, community, or business.

Involvement: The nominee takes an active role in industry associations, community safety programs, and/or business/legislative policy changes to advance safety.

Innovative: The nominee is creative and imaginative; introduces new ideas and suggestions to move safety into the forefront of the community, legislature, business or industry they serve.

About PRECO Electronics

PRECO believes those responsible for medium and heavy-duty equipment around the world have a desire to keep the people and property around them safe and free from harm. We design, engineer, and manufacture blind spot collision warning systems optimized for on and off-road equipment. With a history of innovation, our safety systems are engineered for unparalleled performance - regardless of the environment - and designed to integrate with future safety technologies. Our customers perform with greater confidence and peace of mind knowing they are able to mitigate incidents and save lives.

For more information on PRECO's heavy-duty vehicle collision mitigation technology, please visit http://www.preco.com.



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SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) AUGUST 27, 2019

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, is expanding its in-home services to San Antonio, Texas, and the nearby areas of Selma, Helotes, Von Ormy, New Braunfels, and La Vernia. Pelican Water will allow consumers to schedule a consultation from certified water expert with a simple phone call. Pelican Water in-home water consultants arrive in a mobile retail center that includes everything necessary to test and treat all varieties of home drinking water — a mini showroom, a water test station, and a selection of Pelican Water products to address water quality needs.

Ensuring your home has cleaner, better-tasting water has never been simpler — say goodbye to expensive plumbers, DIY projects, and the process of ordering online. Pelican Water experts match every home's unique needs to the best no-waste, no-salt, customized water filtration system.

San Antonio drinking water originates as groundwater from the Edwards, Carrizo and Trinity aquifers, and in some neighborhoods the water source is surface water from Canyon Lake. San Antonio currently observes Stage 2 drought watering restrictions — with a general lack of quality drinking water, it's more important than ever to ensure contaminants and water quality issues are addressed in the home.

San Antonio families and homeowners with water quality issues or concerns can now call and schedule a free in-home consultation. All Pelican Water in-home consultations are backed by a 90-day labor guarantee, and all installations are performed with white glove service. For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pelican Water in-home services page.

About Pelican Water Systems

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

About Pentair

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

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



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LAKELAND, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 27, 2019

Draken International, the leading provider of 4th generation tactical flight services, supported the Air National Guard's (ANG) large force training exercise "Northern Lightning" earlier this month at Volk Field in Wisconsin. From August 12-23, the company deployed four L-159 "Honey Badger" aircraft responsible for fulfilling the role of the adversary to provide realistic threat replication, also known as "red air." The annual exercise was facilitated by one of the ANG's premier Combat Readiness Training Centers located in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin.

Awarded the ANG Adversary Air Support (AAS) contract in November 2017, Draken is in its second year as the principal red air for all major combat readiness training exercises throughout the United States. Equipped with electronic attack pods, radars, and GPS training pods, Draken's L-159s flew 100% of the contracted missions in support of Northern Lightning.

Draken's presence as red air allowed 4th and 5th generation fighter aircraft from various squadrons throughout the ANG to be contested while executing complex mission scenarios. Roles performed by F-22s, F-35s, F-16s, and F-18s included air-to-air as well as air-ground missions. This level of training was further enhanced by simulated airborne and ground-based threats resulting in a very realistic training environment that a majority of the visiting units do not have access to at their home bases.

Michael "Frosty" Shepherd, Draken Deployed Detachment Commander, stated, "The quality of the training we strive to provide our warfighters must be of the highest caliber. The ANG has dedicated considerable resources for these types of exercises, and we owe it to the aircrews to ensure we provide them a service that includes a reliable, credible, and challenging adversary. With the advancement of 5th generation technology, our military is going to need more and more red air aircraft replicating threats that they may face in future conflicts, and Draken is proud to fulfill that need for our armed forces."

About Draken International 
Based in Lakeland, Florida, Draken International has set a new standard in tactical flight support. The aircraft are used to support various types of military training objectives around the globe, providing a tremendous cost savings over the use of traditional military fighter assets. For additional information, visit http://www.drakenintl.com.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) AUGUST 27, 2019

Falcon Structures, a manufacturer of container-based structures, unveiled their new waterborne paint system to improve environmental impact. This paint system will be used as an outer coat to the modified container structures and includes a new epoxy primer and full acrylic topcoat. As water-based paints, they act as a friendly alternative to more commonly used oil-based paints, used for projects of a similar caliber. These new paints dry as the water in the mixtures evaporate, where oil-based paints release a higher volume of harmful chemicals that damage the atmosphere.

"We take great pride in the fact that we have been benefitting the environment for 16 years by repurposing shipping containers. I am eager to take this next step by providing a more environmentally friendly paint option," said CEO and co-founder, Stephen Shang.

The state of Texas strictly regulates companies that release VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Traditional oil-based paints emit more VOCs than water-based paints, making oil-based paints more harmful to the environment and thus regulated to limit the negative impact to air quality. By taking a more mindful approach to painting, Falcon is seeing additional benefits.

With this new paint system, Falcon will minimize harmful emissions while also speeding up their production process. Additionally, after a series of tests, these paints have proven to be high performing sealants that will protect the containers as an outer coating.

"I'm glad we are moving to a higher performance coating system that is significantly better for the environment. We have completed the necessary testing and we are confident that this will be a good paint system moving forward," said Executive VP of Products and co-founder, Brian Dieringer.

Falcon Structures plans to make the water-based paint a key topic at the upcoming Greenbuild Expoin Atlanta, Georgia, November 20th - 22nd. You can stop by to learn more at booth #933.

About Falcon Structures

Falcon Structures repurposes ISO shipping containers into durable, mobile, and secure structures. Products include climate-controlled storage, offices, living quarters, industrial shelters, and code compliant modules for container buildings. Their solutions can travel, adapt, and grow with projects regardless of industry.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) AUGUST 28, 2019

A new report from from the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performanceshows that the real estate industry has made significant progress over the past 10 years in reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption while increasing asset value. The Greenprint Center, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, comprises an alliance of the world's leading real estate owners, investors, and financial institutions who are committed to improving environmental performance across the global market.

Volume 10 of the Greenprint Performance Report, which measures and tracks the performance of 8,916 properties owned by Greenprint's members, demonstrates a 10-year improvement of 17 percent in energy use intensity, which is the annual energy consumption divided by gross floor area. The report also finds that Greenprint members are still on track to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030.

"For the past ten years Greenprint has worked with the real estate investment community to help expand and improve upon sustainability best practices within the commercial real estate sector," said Daniel M. Cashdan, president, HFF Securities (a JLL Company) and chairman of The Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance, which houses the Greenprint Center. "As the race against climate change's various impacts on our cities picks up, the focus of global fiduciaries has become sharpened. Greenprint, as part of our Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance, exists to serve as a resource hub for investors across the globe."

This year, Greenprint members identified three trends that are pushing real estate companies to stay innovative and continue integrating sustainability into their core business. These trends are: 

A move towards a circular economy: To fully address the environmental impact of buildings, real estate must move towards a circular economy where waste of materials is minimized. This includes incorporating a "reduce, reuse, recycle" mindset for building materials.

Intensification of climate legislation that sets building performance standards: In the absence of federal guidance, more than 30 major cities—from San Francisco to Atlanta—have set energy benchmarking policies for buildings. Cities are also beginning to set minimum performance standards that become more stringent over time.

Heightened investor pressure on ESG initiatives: Investors are asking real estate owners and asset managers for more information on their real estate funds' environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs. Many investors now see ESG initiatives as material to long-term investment returns and work with asset managers to balance ESG and financial returns.

The report reflects the results of hundreds of projects and best practices Greenprint members have undertaken to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Examples include:

Green leasing for multifamily housing: Greenprint member GID Investment Advisers, a multifamily real estate developer, investor and operator with properties across the United States, incorporated a "green lease addendum" into all master lease forms. These addendums include agreements that residents of the properties will use the apartment in a manner that will conform with sustainability practices, including using water-based paints, limiting the use of products known to be harmful to the environment, and allowing the property to set controls on thermostats to avoid freezing pipes and mold growth.

Net zero energy investments: In 2018, Greenprint members reported investments of over $2.5 million in renewable energy technologies which helps support buildings on their path to aspiring for net zero energy (NZE). Last year, Morgan Creek Ventures, a mid-sized Colorado-based developer, completed Boulder Commons, one of the first multi-tenant buildings aspiring to achieve NZE. The estimated energy use of the project is about 70% less than the average building in Boulder. Compared to traditional office buildings in the city, the project registered an annual energy savings of $146,000. Morgan Creek Ventures gives each tenant an energy budget and offsets excessive energy usage with renewable energy credits.

High efficiency water fixtures: Cities and asset owners around the world continue to grapple with saving water. In 2018, Greenprint members reported over $2.23 million in water efficiency investments. Clarion Partners, which holds $50 billion in total assets and has 55 hotel properties consisting of 8,000 guest rooms, has been a leader in looking at ways to reduce water usage. The company has installed water efficient toilets, faucet aerators and showerheads that have reduced the consumption of water, while saving money and not impacting the guest experience.

The number of properties included in this year's report has risen by 12 percent from last year, as Greenprint continues to expand both its membership and the building data collected from members. The portfolio has also grown by 15 percent in terms of floor area, and now includes over 190 million square meters (over 2 billion square feet) of office, multifamily, industrial retail, and hotel property. The 8,900-plus buildings in the portfolio are located across 32 countries. Greenprint members hold over $750 billion (€674 billion) of real estate assets under management, which is almost 4 percent of the value of high-quality commercial properties globally.

"For the past 10 years, Greenprint members have led the way in making demonstrable and meaningful action to create high-efficiency buildings," said ULI Global Chief Executive Officer W. Edward Walter. "Greenprint demonstrates how owners and developers can be part of the solution to combat climate change, and the results that Greenprint members have achieved over the past decade are inspiring a broader movement within the real estate sector to improve building performance."

The data used in the report was submitted to the Greenprint Center by its members and affiliated partners. Greenprint's real estate members currently include BlackRock; Boston Properties; CalPERS; CenterPoint Properties; Clarion Partners; CommonWealth Partners; DWS; GID; GLL Real Estate Partners; Granite Properties; Heitman; The Howard Hughes Corporation; Jamestown Properties; Jones Lang LaSalle; Kilroy Realty; LaSalle Investment Management; LendLease Americas; Morgan Creek Ventures LLC; Parkway Properties; PGIM Real Estate; Prologis; Rudin Management Company, Inc.; Savanna; SL Green; Sonae Sierra; Tishman Speyer; The Net Group; and Zurich Alternative Asset Management.

To arrange an interview with a Greenprint representative, contact Trish Riggs at 202-679-4557; trisha.riggs@uli.org.

NOTE TO EDITORS AND REPORTERS: The Greenprint Center will be hosting events celebrating its 10 year anniversary during ULI's Fall Meeting, scheduled from September 18-21 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. To register for the Fall Meeting, click here, or for more information, please contact Trish Riggs, trisha.riggs@uli.org, 202-679-4557; or Justin Arnold, justin.arnold@uli.org, 202-448-8717.

About the ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

The ULI Greenprint Center's mission is to lead the global real estate industry towards improved environmental performance, focusing on energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. Greenprint is a member-driven organization that achieves its goals through measurement, action and education. Through measurement, benchmarking, knowledge sharing, and the implementation of best practices, Greenprint and its members strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030. Greenprint is a research center within the ULI Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance, which also oversees ULI's Urban Resilience Program and the Building Healthy Places initiative. For additional information, visit uli.org/greenprint.

About the Urban Land Institute

The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the institute has more than 45,000 members worldwide representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines. For more information on ULI, please visit uli.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) AUGUST 28, 2019

Solar Wars follows the saga of the American solar industry and its leaders who fight for the future of our energy during a time of escalating concerns about climate change, cyber security, and energy independence. Through in-depth interviews with industry innovators, economists, and journalists. Solar Wars examines events that have transformed the world. From the OPEC oil embargo in the 1970s, to policy changes, to international relations, import tariffs, and industrial espionage, Solar Wars sheds light on developments that are transforming the world's means of producing and consuming energy, and explores new developments that could introduce a fundamental change in the energy industries. The film seeks to answer the ultimate question: "Who is keeping our lights on?"

Solar Wars is set for release in 2020.

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WILMINGTON, N.C. (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019

CIJ Holdings, Inc. – a North Carolina Cannabis holding company – and EcoTEK Industries, Inc. – a North Carolina bio-based carbon fiber alternative solution company – have entered into an agreement in which CIJ will acquire a strategic percentage of newly formed EcoTEK Industries, Inc., a Delaware C corp. This acquisition comes after EcoTEK Industries, Inc. agrees to consolidate its patents under a more attractive business structure for investment and growth. CIJ will provide business development and improve the company's performance by leveraging the new partnership to form more stable long-term outlooks for hemp fiber producers accelerating market production of EcoTEK industries flagship patented Hemp prosthetics.

"EcoTEK makes an exceptional product from hemp and we wanted to engage them in a way that allows for the company to professionally grow and advance that patented technology into larger markets." Said Matthew Dula, CEO of CIJ Holdings, Inc. "We will connect fiber farmers with a company producing a sustainable and in-demand product that can replace traditional carbon fiber and plastics amplifying the green footprint behind prosthetics."

EcoTEK Industries, Inc. looks to continue developing hemp-based carbon fiber replacements for consumables that would benefit from having an eco-based alternative as well as working with university partners to conduct valuable testing, data compilation, and refinement of its current patent-based products.

About CIJ Holdings, Inc.

CIJ Holdings, Inc. is a Cannabis company that focuses on the federally legal commodity of Hemp based out of Wilmington, North Carolina. CIJ looks to create value for its customers by leveraging horizontal and vertical divisions and holdings within the Hemp industry providing value added along the supply chain.

About EcoTEK Industries, Inc.

EcoTEK Industries, Inc. has patented an alternative process around the use of eco-materials for the manufacturing of custom devices or products that are traditionally carbon, fiber glass, plastic or man-made, using natural and renewable materials. This proprietary technology creates a tremendous cost benefit when compared to conventional methods. Focusing on prosthetics as a way to give back and take advantage of our teams' professional experiences, we are combining the newly emerging opportunity of hemp with our patented technology.



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ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019

Dolores D. Glass 
1-866-373-5663 X 7651, 727-422-8854 
Dolores.glass(at)weareflood.com

Hurricane Dorian is predicted to strengthen in the coming days, and nearly all models suggest Florida residents should be prepared for heavy rains and storm surge. As this weather system approaches the southeastern US coast, Wright Flood stands ready to assist policyholders, agents, and the public with flood recovery assistance and information at wrightfloodadvice.org.

Below is a brief reminder of the various ways for Wright Flood policyholders to open a new claim by internet, by chatbot, by text, and by telephone quickly and efficiently.

Open a Claim Online at WrightFlood.com

1.    Access the Customer login as a Guest 
2.    Input your 14-digit policy number and the zip code of your insured property 
3.    Complete the questions about your flooding event 
4.    Receive a Claim number, the Adjusting Company name and phone number assigned to your claim 
5.    Access additional linked information to guide your next steps 
6.    Claims will respond in 48 hours

Open a Claim with CLOE the Claims Bot: 
1.    Visit wrightflood.com, or wrightfloodadvice.org
2.    Click on the Open a claim chatbot icon on the bottom right-hand side of the page 
3.    Authenticate your account via a series of simple questions 
4.    Answer the questions that CLOE asks about your situation 
5.    At the end of the process, you will be given a claim number, adjuster information, and advice on next steps 
6.    Claims will respond in 48 hours

Open a Claim by Text:

1.    Text CLAIM to 727-777-7066 
2.    You can utilize either your policy number or property address 
3.    Respond via text to six questions 
4.    Receive a confirmation response via text with additional tips; your adjuster will be in touch 
5.    Within 24 hours you will receive a return text with your claim number included 
6.    Claims will respond in 48 hours

Open a Claim by Telephone: 
1.    Dial 1-800-725-9472 
2.    Follow prompt #4 "Report a new claim" 
3.    A Wright Flood teammate will assist you to open your claim 
4.    Provide your name, property address and/or your policy number to identify your policy 
5.    Receive Claim number, adjusting company and phone number, and advice on next steps

Open a Claim by Cell Phone:

1.    Dial **FLOOD or **35663     
2.    Follow prompt #4 "Report a new claim" 
3.    A Wright Flood teammate will assist you to open your claim 
4.    Provide your name, property address and/or your policy number to identify your policy 
5.    Receive Claim number, adjusting company and phone number, and advice on next steps. For use with cell phones only. Verizon's VoLTE users may not have this access.

For additional information you may also visit http://www.wrightflood.com/claims or http://www.wrightfloodadvice.org; call the claims department at 1-800-725-9472; or email floodclaims(at)weareflood.com.

About Wright Flood:                                                             
Wright Flood provides federal flood insurance, excess flood coverage and private flood alternatives along with leading industry expertise, earning an A- (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best. As the largest flood provider in the nation, Wright Flood takes pride in user-friendly technology, exceptional claims reputation and providing the service that clients deserve. We 



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PASO ROBLES, CALIF. (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019

Springtime weeds quickly become a nuisance to gardeners, farmers, and anyone trying to keep the sprouting vegetation under control. Central Coast Propane of Paso Robles has a solution to herbicides, hoeing, tilling and hand pulling and has published a report about the benefits of using flaming for weed control.

The benefits of flaming for weed control

Weed control using specially designed propane torch technology is an accepted practice for small properties and agriculture. Flame weeding kills unwanted weeds by passing a flame over weeds to heat the plant tissue just enough to kill the plant and the root. Flame weeding is a viable alternative to herbicides for organic farmers and for those who want to reduce their herbicide use.

In California, weed flaming is used by homeowners, vineyards, orchards, row farms, and to eliminate invasive weeds in wildlands. Weed flaming is used throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

The University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program recommends flaming as one of the methods for eliminating weeds before planting crops. The California Invasive Plant Council has launched a project, "Flaming: A new tool for wildland weed management" that has been funded by the California Department of Food and Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service.

How weed flaming works

The flame heats the air over the weeds to around 2000° F and sears the plant rather than burning it. The flame doesn't actually touch the plant but hovers a couple of inches above the plant for a second or two. The heat ruptures plant cells causing the plant to die and is highly effective on broadleaf weeds that can quickly invade crops and land. Some grassy weeds may need more than one application. Flaming is most effective when new sprouts are under three or four inches tall.

Flaming is most effective when new sprouts are under three or four inches tall. Weed flaming can be used in weather conditions that prohibit spraying. Because the technique is non-toxic, farmers can return to their fields immediately, or even continue working a safe distance from the heat. Weed flaming can be done during rain or immediately after.

Getting the right equipment for the job

Weed flaming equipment is available for the homeowner and small property management, and for gardens, vineyards, orchards, and row crops. The single flame model is most popular for killing weeds in sidewalks, driveways and home and small property fence lines.

For agriculture, a propane tank is mounted on a trailer and the propane flows through pipes to the flame tips. Flaming trailers come with two and up to eight tips that are configured for working in orchards, vineyards, row crops, alfalfa fields, potato fields and a variety of other crops.

The experts at Central Coast Propane can help in selecting the right equipment for the job. Central Coast Propane carries single torches for small jobs and works closely with one of the leading weed flaming equipment manufacturers.

Financial incentives for agriculture

The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is offering financial assistance to help farmers and ranchers purchase propane-fueled farm equipment, including weed flaming equipment.

To apply, click here to download information from PERC or call Central Coast Propane.

Safety

Weed flaming is a cost-effective, safe and non-toxic method for controlling weeds, especially invasive broadleaf weeds. As with any compressed gas and flame, safety precautions are wise. 

Refill the propane tank according to the instructions.

Follow all of the safety precautions that come with the equipment

Don't use flaming around dry grass.

The best time to flame weeds is in the cooler, wetter times of the year

Don't flame poison oak or other poisonous plants.

Keep a fire extinguisher or water supply close in case of an emergency.

According to the Propane industry website, propane flame weeding is up to 90-percent as effective as herbicides without hazardous exposure. Propane-powered vehicles, including farm equipment, produce up to 25-percent fewer greenhouse gases and up to 60-percent less carbon monoxide than gasoline-powered vehicles. Propane is much more efficient and less expensive than electricity for heating homes, commercial and agricultural buildings.

Central Coast Propane has been supplying propane for homes, businesses, and agriculture on the Central Coast since 1992. The services include bulk gas delivery, propane tank, and underground gas line installation, propane fuel and autogas services, and agricultural and winery services including weed flaming consultation.

Central Coast Propane 
6260 Monterey Rd 
Paso Robles, CA 93446 
(805) 237-1001

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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019

Pelican Water Systems, now a part of Pentair, is expanding its services to Austin, Texas, and surrounding communities like Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, and San Marcos. Pelican Water will offer its exclusive in-home services that enable homeowners to arrange for a factory-approved, certified consultant and installer to come directly to them with a simple phone call.

The mobile retail center includes a water test station, mini showroom, inventory and more to service all water quality needs effectively. Pelican Water experts install the ideal no-waste, no-salt, customized water filtration system for a consumers' needs with white glove service.

The public drinking water in Austin originates from Colorado River surface water, making droughts and intense rainstorms highly impactful on the overall water quality in the area. With the right system for their needs homeowners can be less concerned about potential water contamination.

Austin families and homeowners concerned about their overall water quality or about specific issues like water hardness or lead contamination can schedule a free in-home consultation with a Pelican Water professional. Backed by a 90-day labor guarantee, in-home consultations make it easier to have better-tasting water—no more online orders, DIY projects, or expensive plumbers.

For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pelican Water in-home services page.

About Pelican Water Systems

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

About Pentair

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

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



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019

Growth Energy, the world's largest ethanol trade association, and GasBuddy, the leading app and website used by millions of drivers to find the best price for fuel, have teamed on a brand new initiative to include Unleaded 88, a more affordable fuel option newly available to drivers year-round, on the GasBuddy platform. Recently, Emily Skor, CEO of GasBuddy and Patrick DeHaan, Head Petroleum Analyst at GasBuddy, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/geFZZrOQi28

GasBuddy is a smartphone app and website used by millions of drivers every month to avoid paying full price for fuel. It is the world's largest database of real-time, crowdsourced gas price data covering more than 150,000 North American gas stations.

This new partnership allows GasBuddy's app users access to a comprehensive database of Unleaded 88 fuel at more than 1,800 retail locations around the country. Additionally, Growth Energy and GasBuddy will launch an advertising campaign within the app to promote the benefits of the fuel to consumers in terms of value for their wallets, their engines, and the environment.

Today, Kwik Trip, Sheetz, Casey's General Store, Cumberland Farms, Thorntons, Kum & Go, RaceTrac, QuikTrip, Rutter's, Minnoco, Protec Fuel, Murphy USA, Family Express, Royal Farms, Pump & Pantry, and Bosselmans offer Unleaded 88 at more than 1,800 locations across 31 states.

For more information on Unleaded 88, head to UNL88.com or download the GasBuddy App and select UNL88.

About Emily Skor: 
Emily Skor joined Growth Energy as CEO in May 2016. She leads the country's premiere ethanol trade association, representing 100 producers, 93associate companiesand ethanol supporters around the country who work to bring consumers cleaner burning, more affordable fuel choices at the pump.

About Patrick DeHaan: 
Patrick has been covering petroleum and refined products prices and trends for over fifteen years. He has contributed and written for US News & World Report, CSP, a convenience store publication, and provides expertise on all things fuel-related to millions of GasBuddy users. He is quoted regularly in both U.S. and international periodicals and news broadcasts, providing expertise and background especially during market volatility and disruptions.

About YourUpdateTV: 
YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019

Over the past 40 years the costs of solar have drastically decreased, with the most substantial decreases occurring in the last decade due to considerable advancements in solar technology. Now, owing to a surprising new discovery, the cost of solar may drop even further.

After only five years, researchers at Lund University and Uppsala University in Sweden and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark created a new iron (Fe) molecule that acts as a photocatalyst in solar panels to generate electricity.

According to an article published on Science Daily, the iron molecule has "the ability to capture and utilise the energy of solar light for a sufficiently long time for it to react with another molecule." This property is a critical factor in converting absorbed light into electricity. The article continues, "The new iron molecule also has the ability to glow long enough to enable researchers to see iron-based light with the naked eye at room temperature for the first time."

Because iron is abundant - making up six percent of the Earth's crust - it is significantly cheaper than other metals currently used in solar panels. Noble metals used in solar panels include osmium, ruthenium, and iridium, all of which are rare and therefore very expensive. The use of these metals (and other metals like these) is crucial in solar energy systems as they make it possible for the panels to absorb and retain light from the sun's rays for a sufficient period of time to convert the light to electricity. The new iron-based molecule now promises a cheaper alternative to the rare metals.

Nicki Zvik, founder of Green Solar Technologiesstates, "GST is thrilled to hear about the discovery of the new iron molecule. We are hopeful for a future where solar is the primary source of energy production, and we believe any advancements that can make solar more affordable while maintaining efficiency will bring us closer to that goal."

The number of solar panel installations and accordingly the solar energy generated continues to rise at near-exponential rates. Advances in solar technology that improve the efficiency of solar energy production or reduce its cost are important catalysts to this trend, making this new iron molecule an exciting and very promising discovery.

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



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WOKINGHAM, U.K. (PRWEB) AUGUST 29, 2019

Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab (BLI), the world's leading independent evaluator of document imaging hardware, software, and services, today announced the winners of its BLI PaceSetter awards in Sustainability. These awards recognize the document imaging OEMs that are the best at supporting and advancing environmental improvements and initiatives.

The winners for 2019–2020, based on research conducted for the Western European market, are:

Epson Europe B.V. 
BLI PaceSetter 2019–2020 in Sustainability: Office Technology

HP Inc. 
BLI PaceSetter 2019–2020 in Sustainability: Programs

"Increasingly, companies understand the importance of choosing suppliers and business partners that prioritize sustainability efforts," said George Mikolay, Associate Director of Copiers/Production at Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab. "Not only are these partners making real efforts to reduce their own environmental footprint, but they're also inspiring and enabling clients to operate in more eco-friendly ways. Our PaceSetter award winners have demonstrated their commitment to preserving the planet through thoughtful operational and technological improvements."

For this study, Keypoint Intelligence invited all leading document imaging OEMs to complete an exhaustive questionnaire detailing their environmental efforts and programs in a range of sustainability areas, including business operations, products, recycling, and goal tracking. Participating OEMs were also asked to make key personnel available for in-depth interviews with the Keypoint Intelligence analyst team to give a more complete picture of their sustainability strategies. After gathering this data, analysts used a proprietary rating scale to determine the PaceSetter award winners.

Epson Innovation Evident In Its Sustainable Office Technology 
In the document imaging industry in Western Europe, Epson stands above the rest in developing sustainable office technology. The company's products contribute to a waste-less society and circular economy through its range of printers, scanners, and TCO-certified projectors. Furthermore, Epson has put forth significant efforts to educate staff and resellers across EMEA on this value proposition.

"Epson continues to innovate with technologies like RIPS (Replaceable Ink Pack System), the PaperLab automated papermaking system, and long-lasting light sources on screen projectors," said Deborah Hawkins, Associate Director at Keypoint Intelligence - InfoTrends. "The company also shines for its environment-focused 'Make the Switch' and 'Advantage Inkjet' advertising campaigns, as well as participation in working groups and advocacy projects at national and European levels."

HP Leads The Industry In Programs That Foster Sustainability 
"As a basis for these initiatives, HP applies the concept of sustainability to the areas of the planet, people's lives, and communities," Mikolay said. "For example, within its planet pillar, HP has implemented programs for using renewable electricity, reusing likely ocean-bound plastic in its products, and minimizing or eliminating deforestation associated with product packaging."

Its product takeback and recycling programs through retail partners are another differentiator; with people and communities, HP recognizes that plastic and other forms of pollution are environmental justice issues disproportionately impacting poor and marginalized communities. This has led to educational programs reaching millions of students and adult learners.

About Keypoint Intelligence - Buyers Lab 
Keypoint Intelligence is a one-stop shop for the digital imaging industry. With our unparalleled tools and unmatched depth of knowledge, we cut through the noise of data to offer clients the unbiased insights and responsive tools they need in those mission-critical moments that define their products and empower their sales.

For over 50 years, Buyers Lab has been the global document imaging industry's resource for unbiased and reliable information, test data, and competitive selling tools. What started out as a consumer-based publication about office equipment has become an all-encompassing industry resource. In a landscape that's ever evolving, we change with it.

About Buyers Lab PaceSetter Awards 
Based on exhaustive questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and a proprietary rating scale, Buyers Lab PaceSetter awards recognize those document imaging OEMs that have shown market leadership in a variety of categories, including with technologies, services, and key vertical markets.

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MIAMI (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2019

Hurricane Dorian is on its way to Florida, with weathermen foretelling that it will be a serious storm, possibly a Category 3 status, and warning Florida residents of 'hazardous conditions' ahead. South Florida based Orthopedic Surgeon and hand and upper extremity specialist and founder of OrthoNOW walk-in Orthopedic Clinics, Dr. Alejandro Badia shares concerns for the community. He warns of potential injuries to joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, from the storm itself and from preparation for the storm.

He offers the following tips for injury prevention and treatment: 

Safely install shutters: Plan ahead of the storm, work with a partner for installation, wear heavy gloves to avoid injury to the hands, and allow time to complete the job before the storm.

Be careful in protecting your spine and shoulders while moving furniture and other items in advance of the storm.

If you do get injured with a strain or sprain, or suspect a fracture, apply ice if you have it. Keep the limb stable and free from movement.

Prepare a temporary splint using common items such as thin boards, magazines, or cardboard. Wrap with a bandage or tape until you can get urgent care.

Always stay indoors during a hurricane. Strong winds send objects flying, so stay away from windows.

Use extra caution on ladders in storm preparation to avoid falls.

If the task seems too risky, it probably is. Remember not to place the value of property higher than the value of your personal wellbeing.

Dr. Badia advises that if you do get hurt in what you consider a non-life-threatening way, that you avoid the emergency room which can take hours, be costly and pull ER personnel from treating more life-threatening conditions such as heart attacks, and seek medical help from a walk-in clinic first.

"As always, our mission is to help people in time of need," adds Dr. Badia. When an event such as a hurricane takes place, there are many injuries that happen before, during and after the storm; injuries such as cuts and bruises, broken bones, sprains and strains become very common. If you have sustained an injury to the foot, ankle, knee, hip, wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder and/or spine it's strongly recommended to avoid ERs altogether.

Dr. Badia's network of OrthoNOW clinics will be open throughout the storm to help treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries to hands, arms, shoulders, legs and more. Moreover, if you can't get to a clinic and need medical advice on an orthopedic issue, Dr. Badia suggests utilizing its telehealth service at OrthoNOWLive.com where support services will be made available at half price for people affected by the storm or storm preparations.

Bio: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic. He is a member the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a specialist in treating all problems related to the hand and upper extremity including trauma, sports injury, joint reconstruction, nerve injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. OrthoNOWcare.comand drbadia.com.



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(PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2019

Summer season moves swiftly as groups roll in and out of Pilgrim Pines Camp & Conference Center. Often the facility hosts groups booked back to back. As one group leaves the entire campus is reset with fresh food and given a clean shine. As the camp's Site Director Connie Clark says, "My staff and I do everything we can to ensure that our guests feel welcome, including being mindful about our guests' dietary needs."

As many facilities are no longer offering meal service, Pilgrim Pines Camp & Conference Center not only continues to offer home-cooked buffet style meals, but also focuses on providing meals for guests that have special dietary requirements. "We host groups ranging in size from 10 to 262 people looking for accommodations, though our average group size is 150 people." Clark says.

In an interview with Amna Hussain, a recent guest of Pilgrim Pines Camp & Conference, she shares her groups appreciation for the facility accommodating requests. Hussain sits on the board of the Yaseen Educational Foundation and notes how difficult it can be to find a retreat center that will accommodate her group's dietary needs and who are open to all types of groups the way Pilgrim Pines is. "We had a great time, the accommodations are super, and everyone went out of their way to make our stay wonderful," says Hussain.

The southern California camp offers pre-arranged free tours and to encourage new business, Site Director Connie Clark is offering a plate of fresh baked cookies upon arrival to new groups who book between October 1, 2019 and February 28, 2020.

Pilgrim Pines Camp & Conference Center is open year-round and offers lots of lodging options, recreational options including a swimming pool, basketball court, a walking labyrinth and more. Meal Service is available along with multiple meeting areas with both indoor and outdoor options.

For more information visit: uccr.org/pilgrim or call reservations at 800-678-5102



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BOURNE, MASS. (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2019

Onset, a world leader in data loggers, today announced the release of the new MX Gateway, a device that communicates to Onset HOBO data loggers using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and then automatically transmits logger data through the internet to Onset's cloud-based HOBOlink software platform.

The MX Gateway is ideal for customers looking for remote access to data from Onset's BLE-enabled HOBO MX series loggers for monitoring indoor environments such as office buildings, residential settings, warehouses, indoor grow facilities, server rooms, museums, and more.

In combination with HOBOlink, the MX Gateway gives users the ability to view and manage all of their BLE logger data and easily configure alerts such as out-of-range measurements, low-battery warnings, and stopped or missing loggers. Users can also use HOBOlink to export data, set automated data delivery, and create custom dashboards for data visualization.

"The MX Gateway connects HOBO MX data loggers to the cloud for the first time," said Onset product manager, Scott Ellis. "With near real-time measurements available in the HOBOlink dashboard, customers can always check in to see how their loggers are working, instead of waiting weeks or months to offload data. This makes the MX Gateway a valuable component to indoor monitoring applications, whether using already-deployed or brand-new HOBO MX loggers."

Simple Setup, Near Real-Time Streaming, and Consolidated Visibility 
The MX Gateway is the newest addition to the HOBO MX family of monitoring products which use BLE communications to view and manage data.

Setup is easy. Just create an account at HOBOlink.com and connect the MX Gateway to Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Next, configure the MX series data loggers through the free HOBOmobile app. Then, position the loggers within 100 feet of the MX Gateway. Measurements from the connected data loggers will begin streaming in near real-time. With unlimited cloud storage in HOBOlink, users can see all their HOBO MX data loggers in one place.

The MX Gateway is compatible with HOBO MX data loggers for measuring temperature, relative humidity, dew point, carbon dioxide, and light intensity. More compatible data loggers and additional measurements will be added in upcoming months.

To learn more about the MX Gateway, visit /mx-gateway.

About Onset: 
Onset is a leading supplier of data loggers and monitoring solutions used to measure, record, and manage data for improving the environment and preserving the quality of temperature-sensitive products. Based on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Onset has been designing and manufacturing its products on site since the company's founding in 1981. Visit Onset on the web at onsetcomp.com.

Media Contact 
Onset Media Relations 
508-743-3362 
media(at)onsetcomp(dot)com

Reader Contact 
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2019

Day for Tomorrow, a parallel to Earth Day or "People Day" will launch September 22 with events at the Mall in Washington, DC around the country and the world. People with disabilities, the elderly, and on the frontline are disproportionately impacted during disasters and are ignored with respect to climate change. Day for Tomorrow focuses on climate justice and taking action now in community. People are encouraged to join the gathering in DC or meet their neighbors on this day in order to know those next door who have disabilities or are elderly so they can assist them in a disaster. Individuals are encouraged to learn about the climate emergency and take action by not driving, eating vegetarian or turning off the lights for some or all of the day. Communities can hold educational events or other activities in order to promote climate justice.

Day for Tomorrow is necessary because people with disabilities are actively impacted now by climate change. Persons with spinal cord disorders cannot control their body temperature and are forced to stay indoors during extreme heat or cold. During disasters, persons with disabilities and the elderly are most vulnerable, being unable to go to shelters with wheelchairs or personal care assistants. Inadequate accommodations are also available for persons with head injuries and autism who cannot tolerate large open areas with many people.

Marcalee and Craig Alexander left their jobs as a rehabilitation physician and psychologist to launch Day for Tomorrow. Thus far, since June, they have walked from Canada to Atlantic city, evaluating roads for sidewalks, searching for persons with visible disabilities and visiting cities to have some parts underwater by 2060. "We have only seen 11 people in wheelchairs on the road. Sidewalks are only there in towns and in front of commercial establishments. We need to change this as the US moves forward in to conquer the climate emergency. More walking will help American's physical and mental health".

The Alexander's overall goal is to bring attention to the issues of persons with disabilities pertaining to climate change and extreme weather. They have spoken at medical schools and facilitated community events such as a climate justice walk in New York. Their next stops are Atlantic City, Brigantine, Ventor City, Margate City and Ocean City, all deemed to be partly underwater by 2060 by the Wall Street Journal. Next, they are walking to Philadelphia where there will be a walk/roll from Sidney Kimmel Medical College to Love Park on September 8th.

"The earth will always be here, albeit uninhabitable. During this sixth mass extinction, we need to be concerned about people, especially those with disabilities, the elderly and others on the front line. Every person needs to take action as individuals and in community to be prepared for disasters such as hurricanes or floods. The climate emergency is a human justice issue that we need to address now."

"The face of the climate change in the US must change from Polar Bears and people from other countries to include people in our communities of all ages, colors and abilities. The climate crisis is here and your grandmothers and neighbors. If you do not have a disability now, you are likely to have one in 20-30 years when the impact of climate change is worse. This is everyone's problem and we all need to get our heads out of the sand and work to conquer it. Come join us on Day for Tomorrow and take action"

For further information contact, Marcalee Alexander at canadatokeywest@gmail.com or 775-343-9322. 
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NEW YORK (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2019

Spotify, the world's largest global streaming platform, recently revealed their most streamed songs of summer 2019. Recently, Spotify Trends Expert, Shanon Cook, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss the results.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/f6jkTqPRDVg

The most streamed global song of summer 2019 is "Senorita" the collaboration between Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello, which was streamed more than 565 million times, and has been atop Spotify's Global Top 50 chart for eight straight weeks. Here is the full list:

1.    "Senorita" – Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes 
2.    "I Don't Care (with Justin Bieber)" – Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber 
3.    "bad guy" – Billie Eilish 
4.    "Old Town Road – Remix" – Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus 
5.    "Callaita" – Bad Bunny, Tainy

In the US, the most-streamed song of the summer comes from breakout rapper Lil Tecca. His track "Ransom" shot to the top of Spotify's US Top 50 chart three weeks ago, and since then, Lil Tecca's audience has grown from 12 million monthly listeners to more than 20 million on Spotify. Here is the full list of the top streamed songs in the U.S:

1.    "Ransom" – Lil Tecca 
2.    "Senorita" – Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes 
3.    "Truth Hurts" – Lizzo 
4.    "Money In The Grave (Drake ft. Rick Ross)" – Drake, Rick Ross 
5.    "bad guy" – Billie Eilish

Relive the sound of summer 2019 by streaming the top 20 on Spotify's Songs of the Summer playlist.

ABOUT SHANON: 
Shanon Cook is the Spotify trends expert for TV, radio and online and formerly a CNN music and entertainment reporter. During her career she's interviewed many of the world's top entertainers, including Sting, Annie Lennox, Kanye West, Paul Rudd, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Claire Danes, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Duran Duran, Mariah Carey, Harry Connick Jr. and Yo-Yo Ma. For more than ten years her reports have broadcast worldwide in more than 200 countries on CNN International and in the U.S. on CNN and HLN. Shanon has also contributed to BBC America and Billboard Magazine, and written extensively for CNN.com.

ABOUT SPOTIFY: 
Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 50 million tracks. Our dream is to make all the world's music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever you are. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends.

Spotify is now available in 79 markets globally with more than 230 million active users*, and over 108 million paying subscribers**.

Since its launch in Sweden in 2008, Spotify has driven more than US$13bn to rights holders. Spotify is the biggest and most successful music streaming service of its kind globally. http://www.spotify.com

About YourUpdateTV: 
YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2019

The Bureau of Reclamation is awarding $3.4 million to 19 tribes across the western United States for technical assistance as they develop, manage, and protect their water and related resources. The funding is being made available through Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes Program.

"This funding provides the opportunity for Reclamation and the tribes to collaborate in finding the most effective and efficient ways to improve water reliability for these tribal communities," said Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman.

The funding will be provided to the tribes as grants or cooperative agreements. The nineteen projects selected are:

Arizona 

Hopi Tribe, develop georeferenced base maps of community water systems, $200,000

Quechan Indian Tribe, Tonawanda Lateral Structure Replacement, $171,346

Yavapai-Apache Tribe, domestic water system infrastructure and repair, $200,000

California 

Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, Singley Hill well production and treatment facilities, $200,000

Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, water supply well completion, $98,746

Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria, baseline stream monitoring and planning, $200,000

Calusa Community Council, community water system improvements, $200,000

La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, drinking water supply improvements, $65,299

Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe, assess threats to drinking water supply, $181,980

Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Ackerman Creek environmental streamflow conservation projects, $194,303

Quartz Valley Indian Community, water resource management model, $159,022

Round Valley Indian Tribes, groundwater model for basin-wide groundwater management plan, $200,000

Idaho 

Coeur D'Alene Tribe, water quality monitoring and assessment of Lake Coeur D'Alene, $195,979

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, irrigation project surface water management program, $200,000

Oklahoma 

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, process improvements for failing water treatment plants in Choctaw Territory, $197,637

Osage Nation, water system assessment project, $199,973

Oregon 

Klamath Tribes, Sprague River watershed nutrient assessment, $96,168

Washington 

Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Upper Snoqualmie River resilient water corridor management plan, $199,995

Stillaquamish Tribe of Indians of Washington, water resources program development, $200,000

The Native American and International Affairs Office in the Commissioner's Office serves as the central coordination point for the Native American Affairs Program and lead for policy guidance for Native American issues in Reclamation. To learn more, please visit http://www.usbr.gov/native.



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MANASSAS, VA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 30, 2019

Unique Carpet & Floor in Manassas, Virginia announced that they have added Dream Weaver's PureColor line of solution-dyed carpets to their inventory.

"We are excited about the advantages this product line has to offer our customers," said store manager Nasser Tarahomi. "Not only does the PureColor line offer superior durability, stain resistance, and color retention, it is also manufactured using far less resources, which makes it a more environmentally friendly product than many other options."

The PureColor Line is manufactured using solution-dyeing, a method in which synthetic fibers are given their color before being spun out into usable material. The colors run throughout every part of the fiber, like in the orange color of a carrot, so it never washes out, fades in the sunlight, or rubs off with wear and tear. Solution-dyed fiber is also more resistant to stains, including wine, coffee, and tomato sauce, due to the color saturation already present. Another factor in its stain resistance is cationic technology, which produces fibers with far fewer dye sites, or microscopic pits on the surface. Fibers with less pitted surfaces stain less.

Engineered Floors says that PureColor Fiber products are environmentally friendly. In fact, they are produced using 30% less energy, 87% less water, and 42% lower emissions than how they were previously produced.

The Dream Weaver PureColor Fiber line carpets all come with PureBac, a backing material developed by Engineered Floors. It is lightweight, flexible, easy to cut, and contains no latex. Floor Trends Magazine reported earlier this year that "PureBac offers flexibility and dimensional stability, along with an industry first 10-year anti-delamination warranty." Because it is made with Ultra-Fresh antimicrobial additives, PureBac inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria, and fungus.

Unique Carpet and Floor believes that the light weight and flexibility of this line of carpet will make it attractive to customers at their Manassas showroom. It is designed so that 150 square feet – enough for a midsize room – can fold up small enough to be carried by one adult and fit easily into a car trunk.

"We wanted to carry the PureColor and PureBac materials because they are cutting edge in their field," said Tarahomini. "With Unique Carpet and Floor's mission to offer its customers the highest quality in flooring, it made perfect sense to carry this product in our store. "

About Dream Weaver 
Dream Weaver, the manufacturer of PureColor and PureBac is a brand of Engineered Floors, LLC. located in Dalton, Ga, who has been working to develop innovative carpet technologies since 2010. They manufacture all of their carpets in one of the largest production plants in the United States.

About Unique Carpet & Floor 
Unique Carpet & Floor is a flooring store in Manassas carrying a variety of carpet, laminate, luxury vinyl flooring, and most national hardwood products and hardwood refinishing, as well as granite countertops for bath and kitchen. They have served Manassas, Fairfax, Gainesville, Centerville, Aldie, Haymarket, Reston, and the surrounding region for 25 years. To learn more, go to their website or call (703) 369-1600.



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WILLIAMSBURG, VA. (PRWEB) AUGUST 31, 2019

Infrasense conducted a non-destructive survey and report on the main travel lanes of 7.6-miles of residential road in Williamsburg, VA. The project provided the client with tabular and graphical datasets plotted at a 5-ft interval along the centerline of each travel lane, with each point linked to precise GPS coordinates. These datasets paint a clear picture of how the asphalt wearing surface and underlying base layers change in thickness along the length of each road. The survey was conducted at driving speed with no closures, no disruption to traffic, and zero impact to the integrity of the road.

The GPR data collection system was made up of a 1 GHz horn antenna and a SIR 30 control unit, both manufactured by GSSI in Nashua, NH. The final report included a quantitative summary of average layer depths in each lane, along with visual plots showing the sub-surface strata along the length of the section.

The GPR pavement surveys are carried out according to ASTM D4748-10. The resulting data shows a cross-sectional slice of the pavement strata at various offsets. Each slice includes the surface, and any material change in the first few feet below the surface.

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



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BAR HARBOR, MAINE (PRWEB) AUGUST 31, 2019

In the July of 2019, Infrasense performed both a ground-coupled and air-launched GPR survey along the full extents of a stone carriage road in Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine. The thickness survey was carried out during daytime hours with minimal disruption to the road's foot-traffic. The ground coupled survey implemented a 900-MHz antenna and SIR-4000 control unit manufactured by GSSI, Inc. of Nashua, NH. Three lateral offsets were scanned down the length of the 7-mile road. Similarly, the air launched survey implemented the SIR-4000 control unit with a 1-GHz antenna.

The use of two different Ground Penetrating Radar technologies gave Infrasense engineers a more well-rounded picture of the sub-surface strata along the road. The results included layer thickness plots showing the depth changes of the 2 layers of stones and top layer of crushed stone dust comprising the carriage road.

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



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SINGAPORE (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Jon Ornolfsson, one of Asia's leading energy lawyers, has joined the firm as a partner in its global Project Finance Group. Mr. Ornolfsson is a highly regarded practitioner who brings more than a decade of experience advising market-leading multinational and Asian clients on energy and infrastructure projects around the world. He has been practicing in Asia since 2007 and will split his time between Morrison & Foerster's Singapore and Tokyo offices. Mr. Ornolfsson is the latest partner to join the firm's Project Finance Group, following the arrival of Tessa Davis in Singapore earlier this year.

Mr. Ornolfsson is internationally recognized for his work on large-scale, cross-border energy and infrastructure matters. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, project development, and project finance in the energy sector, including LNG-to-power, renewables, and oil and gas. Before coming to Singapore in 2013, Mr. Ornolfsson practiced in Tokyo for several years and has extensive experience advising leading Japanese trading houses and energy companies on transactional matters, including inbound and outbound strategic energy and natural resources investments. He also regularly represents other prominent project developers and sponsors, as well as a number of Asian host government entities.

"Jon is an exceptional lawyer whose arrival adds even greater strength to our rapidly growing project finance team in Asia," said Eric Piesner, firmwide managing partner for Asia and co-managing partner of Morrison & Foerster's Singapore office. "Jon's notable experience in the projects space, both in Singapore and Japan, further strengthens our group's capabilities in LNG, gas-to-power, renewables, and mining. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm."

Mr. Ornolfsson brings to Morrison & Foerster deep international experience, having practiced in London, Milan, and Dubai prior to practicing in Tokyo and Singapore. He has advised on many of the highest-profile energy transactions across Asia-Pacific in recent years, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Mr. Ornolfsson has been named by IFLR1000 and Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a highly regarded practitioner for project development in Singapore and a leading lawyer for oil and gas M&A, respectively

"I was drawn to Morrison & Foerster for a number of reasons, including the firm's outstanding reputation in Asia as one of the premier international law firms," said Mr. Ornolfsson. "I am excited to join the firm's talented global project finance team and to help further expand our capabilities and experience in jurisdictions that are essential to supporting our energy and infrastructure clients with their business objectives."

Mr. Ornolfsson is the sixth partner to join Morrison & Foerster in Asia this year. In addition to Mr. Ornolfsson and Ms. Davis, the firm has welcomed antitrust and investigations partner Daiske Yoshidain Tokyo, capital markets partner Ke Huang in Hong Kong, and corporate partners Ruomu Li and Lucy (Qiong) Lu in Shanghai and Beijing, respectively.

ABOUT MOFO 
Morrison & Foerster is a global firm of exceptional credentials. We collaborate across a global network of 17 offices located in key technology and financial centers in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, investment banks, and Fortune 100, technology, and life sciences companies. We also represent investment funds and startup companies. Our lawyers are committed to achieving innovative and business-minded results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. The firm also has a long history of commitment to the community through providing pro bono legal services, including litigating for civil rights and civil liberties, improving public education for children below the poverty line, advocating for veterans, promoting international human rights, winning asylum for the persecuted, and safeguarding the environment.



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SAN DIEGO, CALIF. AND NEW YORK, N.Y. (PRWEB)SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

Sara Anzinger has joined Measurabl, the world's most widely adopted ESG software platform for commercial real estate, to lead its Capital Markets division, which will help its customers leverage ESG data to obtain superior financing terms, better manage ESG-driven credit risk, and identify sustainable investment opportunities.

The move comes as investors, lenders, and other financial stakeholders clamor for rigorous disclosure of ESG (environmental, social, governance) performance and are increasingly willing to reward those who demonstrate superior performance while penalizing those who fail to disclose, or perform poorly.

Anzinger was most recently Director of Sustainable Finance at credit ratings agency, Fitch, and previously Managing Director of Real Estate Debt & Fixed Income at GRESB, a real estate benchmarking organization.

Measurabl operates the world's most widely adopted software platform to measure, benchmark, and disclose the ESG performance of commercial real estate. The company is working with leading real estate owners, lenders, and ratings agencies to create a more accurate and convenient way to track, benchmark, and share ESG data so it can be applied to lending and investment underwriting and due diligence at scale.

"Organizations are doing incredible work on ESG, but are unable to unlock that value because they can't easily share timely, accurate ESG data with their lending and investment partners," said Measurabl's CEO and Founder, Matt Ellis. "On the reverse side, lenders and other financial services providers don't have a scalable way to integrate ESG into loan underwriting and deal monitoring over time. Sara's sustainable finance expertise paired with our platform's global scale and data quality assurance processes uniquely position her to solve this challenge."

Sara drove the development and implementation of Fitch's sustainable finance initiative in the Americas, resulting in a first-of-its-kind transparency enhancement (ESG Relevance Scores) that shows how ESG issues impact individual credit ratings. Before her work with Fitch, Sara started GRESB's Debt Assessment, which sought to understand the ESG performance of lenders and how ESG data could be applied to lending decision-making.

"The market wants to integrate ESG data into both debt and equity underwriting to make more objective and informed decisions about capital allocation," said Anzinger. "I look forward to helping our customers and their capital partners add value through ESG consideration."

The move comes just as the Business Roundtable, the leading consortium of major American companies, has redefined the purpose of business to serve stakeholders beyond shareholders alone. ESG criteria will be the yardstick for how well businesses are performing on this expanded mandate.

Measurabl will base its ESG Capital Markets operations out of a new office in Amsterdam, complementing existing satellites in New York and London.

About Measurabl 
Measurabl is the world's most widely adopted ESG software for commercial real estate. In excess of 8 billion square feet of commercial property valued over USD $2 trillion across 70 countries use Measurabl to measure, manage, and disclose environmental, social and governance performance. ESG data is used to improve building operations, comply with government regulation, and access capital markets. Learn more at http://www.measurabl.com



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BOSTON (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

For its second year, Alcoa Foundation selected eight Alcoa employees to study the sustainability and the effects of climate change in Andorra with Earthwatch Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting citizens with scientists to conduct conservation research worldwide. Called Alcoa Earthwatch Fellows, these individuals are part of a unique professional development program that Alcoa Foundation has run with Earthwatch since 2003. The fellows will work alongside researchers on Earthwatch's Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees expedition from September 7-13 and will help to measure how climate change and human encroachment are impacting mountain ecosystems, building on the important body of work that the 2018 class of Earthwatch Fellows contributed to last year.

While in the field, the fellows will collect data, help to identify and measure key alpine species, monitor camera traps, track biodiversity, collect tree growth data, and survey how snow is impacting vegetation. They will also participate in facilitated learning sessions that will support a post-fielding sustainable action plan in their workplace or community.

During these sessions, the fellows learn about the science behind climate change and how their individual and collective actions can impact our environment. Each fellow then develops their own project that engages their peers and community members in sustainability initiatives. Fellows also lead volunteering events that benefit their local environment as well as present to their community on their experience in the field.

After returning from this experience, past fellows have gone on to develop and improve recycling programs, implemented waste reduction systems, and established wildlife conservation and education projects. Alcoa Technical Specialist Donna Herum, a 2018 fellow from Indiana, developed a supplier packaging reduction plan to decrease waste. She was able to get one of the largest suppliers to begin delivering some shipments in reusable containers instead of cardboard boxes, leading to a reduction of more than four boxes per week, averaging a reduction of more than 250 boxes per year.

"The trip gave me a renewed energy to not only change aspects of my lifestyle, but to support other environmental initiatives, try to pass on what I have learned, and lead others by example," Donna said of her experience. "The trip also gave me renewed respect for my fellow Alcoans, who worked with and supported me through this experience. Regardless of differences in our businesses, backgrounds and countries, we can work together for a common goal."

This year's fellows include: Stefan Arason (Production worker; Iceland), Caitlin Bayliss (Health and Safety Consultant; Australia), Simon Bilsbury (Process Operator; Australia), Manuela Guisasola (Laboratory Manager; Spain), Maude Lauzon (Deschambault ABS Manager; Canada), Károly Pásztor (PMO Lead; Hungary), Irae Silva (Junior Process Engineer; Brazil), and James Wesdock (Global Health Director; Pittsburgh, PA, United States).

"Year after year, we are told from returning Alcoa Earthwatch Fellows that this once-in-a-lifetime experience has helped to shape a renewed perspective on their roles as employees and citizens of their respective communities," said Rosa Garcia Pineiro, VP, Sustainability and Alcoa Foundation President. "Alcoa Foundation is proud to reinforce the message that the investment of time and resources in sustainability research is a valuable and necessary one through our partnership with the Earthwatch Institute."

Since the program's inception in 2003, 290 Alcoa employees from 24 countries have contributed more than 14,000 hours of research, which Earthwatch uses to inform sustainable solutions.

"Through this partnership with the Alcoa Foundation, our scientists are able to collect the massive amount of data necessary to inform environmental policy," said Scott Kania, CEO, Earthwatch Institute. "On top of that, Alcoa employees bring their skills and experiences back to their communities and workplaces, furthering the impact of the program and bringing home that message of sustainability and conservation."

To learn more about this partnership, visit Alcoa's website: https://www.alcoa.com/foundation/en/partnerships-programs/earthwatch-fellowship-program.asp

About Earthwatch

Earthwatch is an international nonprofit organization that connects citizens with scientists to improve the health and sustainability of the planet. Since its founding in 1971, Earthwatch has empowered more than 100,000 volunteers from all walks of life to join leading scientists on field research expeditions that tackle critical environmental challenges around the globe – from climate change to ocean health to human-wildlife conflict. Earthwatch works with all sectors of society, including corporations, teachers, students, community leaders, zoos and aquaria, and more. For more information about Earthwatch, visit earthwatch.org.

About Alcoa Foundation

Alcoa Foundation's predecessor, currently known as Legacy Alcoa Foundation (and formerly known as Alcoa Foundation), was founded in 1952 as one of the few endowed corporate foundations in the United States. As a result of the separation of Alcoa Inc. into Alcoa Corporation and Arconic Inc. in November 2016, two new foundations were formed, into which the assets of Legacy Alcoa Foundation were transferred. One of the newly formed foundations, known now as Alcoa Foundation, is the foundation associated with Alcoa Corporation. Today, Alcoa Foundation invests where Alcoa Corporation has a presence, providing grants that contribute to environmental excellence around the world, particularly in the areas of biodiversity conservation and climate change research. Learn more at alcoafoundation.com and follow @AlcoaFoundation on Twitter.



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SINGAPORE (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Jon Ornolfsson, one of Asia's leading energy lawyers, has joined the firm as a partner in its global Project Finance Group. Mr. Ornolfsson is a highly regarded practitioner who brings more than a decade of experience advising market-leading multinational and Asian clients on energy and infrastructure projects around the world. He has been practicing in Asia since 2007 and will split his time between Morrison & Foerster's Singapore and Tokyo offices. Mr. Ornolfsson is the latest partner to join the firm's Project Finance Group, following the arrival of Tessa Davis in Singapore earlier this year.

Mr. Ornolfsson is internationally recognized for his work on large-scale, cross-border energy and infrastructure matters. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, project development, and project finance in the energy sector, including LNG-to-power, renewables, and oil and gas. Before coming to Singapore in 2013, Mr. Ornolfsson practiced in Tokyo for several years and has extensive experience advising leading Japanese trading houses and energy companies on transactional matters, including inbound and outbound strategic energy and natural resources investments. He also regularly represents other prominent project developers and sponsors, as well as a number of Asian host government entities.

"Jon is an exceptional lawyer whose arrival adds even greater strength to our rapidly growing project finance team in Asia," said Eric Piesner, firmwide managing partner for Asia and co-managing partner of Morrison & Foerster's Singapore office. "Jon's notable experience in the projects space, both in Singapore and Japan, further strengthens our group's capabilities in LNG, gas-to-power, renewables, and mining. We are delighted to welcome him to the firm."

Mr. Ornolfsson brings to Morrison & Foerster deep international experience, having practiced in London, Milan, and Dubai prior to practicing in Tokyo and Singapore. He has advised on many of the highest-profile energy transactions across Asia-Pacific in recent years, including in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Mr. Ornolfsson has been named by IFLR1000 and Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a highly regarded practitioner for project development in Singapore and a leading lawyer for oil and gas M&A, respectively

"I was drawn to Morrison & Foerster for a number of reasons, including the firm's outstanding reputation in Asia as one of the premier international law firms," said Mr. Ornolfsson. "I am excited to join the firm's talented global project finance team and to help further expand our capabilities and experience in jurisdictions that are essential to supporting our energy and infrastructure clients with their business objectives."

Mr. Ornolfsson is the sixth partner to join Morrison & Foerster in Asia this year. In addition to Mr. Ornolfsson and Ms. Davis, the firm has welcomed antitrust and investigations partner Daiske Yoshidain Tokyo, capital markets partner Ke Huang in Hong Kong, and corporate partners Ruomu Li and Lucy (Qiong) Lu in Shanghai and Beijing, respectively.

ABOUT MOFO 
Morrison & Foerster is a global firm of exceptional credentials. We collaborate across a global network of 17 offices located in key technology and financial centers in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Our clients include some of the largest financial institutions, investment banks, and Fortune 100, technology, and life sciences companies. We also represent investment funds and startup companies. Our lawyers are committed to achieving innovative and business-minded results for our clients, while preserving the differences that make us stronger. The firm also has a long history of commitment to the community through providing pro bono legal services, including litigating for civil rights and civil liberties, improving public education for children below the poverty line, advocating for veterans, promoting international human rights, winning asylum for the persecuted, and safeguarding the environment.



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SAN DIEGO, CALIF. AND NEW YORK, N.Y. (PRWEB)SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

Sara Anzinger has joined Measurabl, the world's most widely adopted ESG software platform for commercial real estate, to lead its Capital Markets division, which will help its customers leverage ESG data to obtain superior financing terms, better manage ESG-driven credit risk, and identify sustainable investment opportunities.

The move comes as investors, lenders, and other financial stakeholders clamor for rigorous disclosure of ESG (environmental, social, governance) performance and are increasingly willing to reward those who demonstrate superior performance while penalizing those who fail to disclose, or perform poorly.

Anzinger was most recently Director of Sustainable Finance at credit ratings agency, Fitch, and previously Managing Director of Real Estate Debt & Fixed Income at GRESB, a real estate benchmarking organization.

Measurabl operates the world's most widely adopted software platform to measure, benchmark, and disclose the ESG performance of commercial real estate. The company is working with leading real estate owners, lenders, and ratings agencies to create a more accurate and convenient way to track, benchmark, and share ESG data so it can be applied to lending and investment underwriting and due diligence at scale.

"Organizations are doing incredible work on ESG, but are unable to unlock that value because they can't easily share timely, accurate ESG data with their lending and investment partners," said Measurabl's CEO and Founder, Matt Ellis. "On the reverse side, lenders and other financial services providers don't have a scalable way to integrate ESG into loan underwriting and deal monitoring over time. Sara's sustainable finance expertise paired with our platform's global scale and data quality assurance processes uniquely position her to solve this challenge."

Sara drove the development and implementation of Fitch's sustainable finance initiative in the Americas, resulting in a first-of-its-kind transparency enhancement (ESG Relevance Scores) that shows how ESG issues impact individual credit ratings. Before her work with Fitch, Sara started GRESB's Debt Assessment, which sought to understand the ESG performance of lenders and how ESG data could be applied to lending decision-making.

"The market wants to integrate ESG data into both debt and equity underwriting to make more objective and informed decisions about capital allocation," said Anzinger. "I look forward to helping our customers and their capital partners add value through ESG consideration."

The move comes just as the Business Roundtable, the leading consortium of major American companies, has redefined the purpose of business to serve stakeholders beyond shareholders alone. ESG criteria will be the yardstick for how well businesses are performing on this expanded mandate.

Measurabl will base its ESG Capital Markets operations out of a new office in Amsterdam, complementing existing satellites in New York and London.

About Measurabl 
Measurabl is the world's most widely adopted ESG software for commercial real estate. In excess of 8 billion square feet of commercial property valued over USD $2 trillion across 70 countries use Measurabl to measure, manage, and disclose environmental, social and governance performance. ESG data is used to improve building operations, comply with government regulation, and access capital markets. Learn more at http://www.measurabl.com.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

For its second year, Alcoa Foundation selected eight Alcoa employees to study the sustainability and the effects of climate change in Andorra with Earthwatch Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting citizens with scientists to conduct conservation research worldwide. Called Alcoa Earthwatch Fellows, these individuals are part of a unique professional development program that Alcoa Foundation has run with Earthwatch since 2003. The fellows will work alongside researchers on Earthwatch's Wildlife in the Changing Andorran Pyrenees expedition from September 7-13 and will help to measure how climate change and human encroachment are impacting mountain ecosystems, building on the important body of work that the 2018 class of Earthwatch Fellows contributed to last year.

While in the field, the fellows will collect data, help to identify and measure key alpine species, monitor camera traps, track biodiversity, collect tree growth data, and survey how snow is impacting vegetation. They will also participate in facilitated learning sessions that will support a post-fielding sustainable action plan in their workplace or community.

During these sessions, the fellows learn about the science behind climate change and how their individual and collective actions can impact our environment. Each fellow then develops their own project that engages their peers and community members in sustainability initiatives. Fellows also lead volunteering events that benefit their local environment as well as present to their community on their experience in the field.

After returning from this experience, past fellows have gone on to develop and improve recycling programs, implemented waste reduction systems, and established wildlife conservation and education projects. Alcoa Technical Specialist Donna Herum, a 2018 fellow from Indiana, developed a supplier packaging reduction plan to decrease waste. She was able to get one of the largest suppliers to begin delivering some shipments in reusable containers instead of cardboard boxes, leading to a reduction of more than four boxes per week, averaging a reduction of more than 250 boxes per year.

"The trip gave me a renewed energy to not only change aspects of my lifestyle, but to support other environmental initiatives, try to pass on what I have learned, and lead others by example," Donna said of her experience. "The trip also gave me renewed respect for my fellow Alcoans, who worked with and supported me through this experience. Regardless of differences in our businesses, backgrounds and countries, we can work together for a common goal."

This year's fellows include: Stefan Arason (Production worker; Iceland), Caitlin Bayliss (Health and Safety Consultant; Australia), Simon Bilsbury (Process Operator; Australia), Manuela Guisasola (Laboratory Manager; Spain), Maude Lauzon (Deschambault ABS Manager; Canada), Károly Pásztor (PMO Lead; Hungary), Irae Silva (Junior Process Engineer; Brazil), and James Wesdock (Global Health Director; Pittsburgh, PA, United States).

"Year after year, we are told from returning Alcoa Earthwatch Fellows that this once-in-a-lifetime experience has helped to shape a renewed perspective on their roles as employees and citizens of their respective communities," said Rosa Garcia Pineiro, VP, Sustainability and Alcoa Foundation President. "Alcoa Foundation is proud to reinforce the message that the investment of time and resources in sustainability research is a valuable and necessary one through our partnership with the Earthwatch Institute."

Since the program's inception in 2003, 290 Alcoa employees from 24 countries have contributed more than 14,000 hours of research, which Earthwatch uses to inform sustainable solutions.

"Through this partnership with the Alcoa Foundation, our scientists are able to collect the massive amount of data necessary to inform environmental policy," said Scott Kania, CEO, Earthwatch Institute. "On top of that, Alcoa employees bring their skills and experiences back to their communities and workplaces, furthering the impact of the program and bringing home that message of sustainability and conservation."

To learn more about this partnership, visit Alcoa's website: https://www.alcoa.com/foundation/en/partnerships-programs/earthwatch-fellowship-program.asp

About Earthwatch

Earthwatch is an international nonprofit organization that connects citizens with scientists to improve the health and sustainability of the planet. Since its founding in 1971, Earthwatch has empowered more than 100,000 volunteers from all walks of life to join leading scientists on field research expeditions that tackle critical environmental challenges around the globe – from climate change to ocean health to human-wildlife conflict. Earthwatch works with all sectors of society, including corporations, teachers, students, community leaders, zoos and aquaria, and more. For more information about Earthwatch, visit earthwatch.org.

About Alcoa Foundation

Alcoa Foundation's predecessor, currently known as Legacy Alcoa Foundation (and formerly known as Alcoa Foundation), was founded in 1952 as one of the few endowed corporate foundations in the United States. As a result of the separation of Alcoa Inc. into Alcoa Corporation and Arconic Inc. in November 2016, two new foundations were formed, into which the assets of Legacy Alcoa Foundation were transferred. One of the newly formed foundations, known now as Alcoa Foundation, is the foundation associated with Alcoa Corporation. Today, Alcoa Foundation invests where Alcoa Corporation has a presence, providing grants that contribute to environmental excellence around the world, particularly in the areas of biodiversity conservation and climate change research. Learn more at alcoafoundation.com and follow @AlcoaFoundation on Twitter.



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WASHINGTON (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) is launching a campaign to benefit families in the Bahamas who were affected by Hurricane Dorian. All contributions made will support the recovery and reconstruction of affected communities in the Bahamas.

PADF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, affiliated with the Organization of American States (OAS). Since 1962, PADF has responded to many of the most severe disasters in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the June 2018 Guatemalan Volcano Eruption, the September 2017 Mexico Earthquakes, and Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Donations may be made at: http://www.padf.org/hurricane-dorian

"Everyone can lend a hand in this time of need," said Katie Taylor, Executive Director at PADF. "We must stand in solidarity with hurricane victims and their families. Families must acquire means to recover their normal lives and build back what was lost in the tragic disaster."

PADF is currently only accepting financial donations to support the rapid delivery of needed goods to those in greatest need.

About PADF 
The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) seeks to create a just, peaceful, and prosperous hemisphere where every person has the opportunity to thrive – by promoting human development, strengthening democracy and governance, advancing justice and security, and fostering resilience. We include and empower marginalized groups, women, youth, LGBTI, Afro and indigenous people, and migrants. We partner with and enable civil society, governments, and the private sector for the greater good of the region. Join us! http://www.padf.org



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WATERLOO, ILL. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction (CR3) Director, Gloria Linnertz announced the formation of "Teachers for Radon Reduction" a platform for teachers, parents, education advocates, industry leaders, and legislators to rally for the testing of radon in every school in America.

CR3 members, teachers, and parents will gather together for this project to bring about strong awareness that a potential problem could exist in their local schools. This coalition is proud to support our educators, senators, and representatives as they work toward enacting legislation requiring radon testing in all schools and mitigating those where levels are high.

"The time is now," says Gloria, "and it is up to all of us to protect the future of our children—our future generations—from this radioactive gas exposure which can result in lung cancer. We cannot afford to ignore the hazard of radon exposure of our children and increase their risk of lung cancer."

Radon is the second leading cause of Lung Cancer, as stated by the Surgeon General. Over 21,000 people die from radon-related lung cancer each year. Approximately 80% of the people don't find out until their lung cancer is in stage 3 or stage 4!

"We are pushing for early detection!" Gloria said. "CR3 is committed to strengthening our public schools by asking our teachers and parents to join the fight for the early detection of radon. Pennsylvania Rep. Timothy Briggs [D] submitted PA House Bill 1057, which basically states that all PA schools should be tested and the results given to the parents within 90 days. Pennsylvania is one of the states with some of the highest levels of radon in the country, and this effort shows their concern for the health and welfare of their children."

"The September special edition of CR3 News Magazine: Radon In Schools will highlight radon school concerns, teachers testimonies, and legislative actions," says Jackie Nixon. "We are going to provide substance to our awareness by publishing a periodical that best illustrates the seriousness of this matter."

Join "Teachers for Radon Reduction". Call, write, and visit your legislators to tell them a law must be enacted to protect our children.

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

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

http://www.citizens4radonreduction.org 
2019 Sept Issue CR3 News Magazine: RADON IN SCHOOLS 
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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has announced awards honoring the best and brightest of the global geothermal energy community.

The GRC is a non-profit educational association dedicated to the promotion of geothermal technologies around the world and these prestigious awards have been a highlight of the annual calendar for the past five decades.

The GRC will present the Aidlin, Pioneer, Henry J. Ramey Jr., Ben Holt and Geothermal Special Achievement awards at the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo in Palm Springs, California, September 15-18.

The recipients of these awards have a lifetime of achievement in the geothermal academic, scientific and commercial communities. The GRC Awards recognizes the contributions of these individuals to educational institutions and the geothermal community around the world.

This year's award winners are: 

Joseph W. Aidlin Award - Maria C. Richards: For transcendent service as Board President in supporting the Geothermal Resources Council Staff and guiding the Board during a time of expansion.

Geothermal Pioneer Award - Leland "Roy" Mink: For 40 years of outstanding leadership, creative vision, and strategic planning for the advancement of geothermal resources and for being a mentor to the next generation.

Henry J. Ramey Jr. Award - Dennis Kaspereit: For unstinting devotion to innovative reservoir engineering and detailed modeling; leading to near-term reservoir management improvements, lowered field development and maintenance costs, and accurate predictions of long-term reservoir performance.

Ben Holt Award - Dr. William Harvey: For his significant contribution to geothermal engineering and more importantly, sharing this knowledge and passion with his many students and fellow engineers.

Geothermal Special Achievement Awards

Recognizes special or outstanding achievements in any aspect of geothermal energy development and related areas:

Vincent J. Signorotti – For 39 years of gracious dedication to the growth and development of geothermal projects through the acquisition, packaging, leasing and financing of real property and mineral rights.

Bruce Levy (Posthumously) – For his lifelong passion for power generation, the development of new power plants, and his love of all the wonderful, diverse personalities in the geothermal industry.

For more information about the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California, USA, visit http://www.geothermal.org or call (530) 758-2360.

About the Geothermal Resources Council:

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

Get your daily geothermal news at Global Geothermal News. Become a fan on Facebook. Follow GRC on Twitter [@GRC2001 and #GRCAM2019]. Join the geothermal community on LinkedIn. Check out GRC's YouTube Channel. See geothermal photos on GRC's Flicker page.



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GLENVIEW, ILL. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

The National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP℠) is announcing a REM Online Workshop which will take place from September 26th, 2019 to October 24th, 2019. Designed to prepare attendees for the REM Registered Environmental Manager Certification Examination, this online workshop allows busy professionals to receive classroom-style instruction from the comfort of their homes or offices.

Taking place over a five-week period, the REM Online Workshop will host a single review session each week to familiarize attendees with required topics for becoming a certified environment professional. These include the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), and more. Registrants will receive a copy of the workshop's PowerPoint slides and a computerized examination at an off-site testing center. Attendees must purchase the REM Printed Study Guide separately.

Considered the highest professional certification by the NREP℠, a Registered Environmental Manager certification designates professionals capable of managing major environmental health and safety projects and programs. These projects may include, but are not limited to: 

environmental auditing

hazardous materials management and transportation

environmental real estate assessment

A widely recognized designation, the Registered Environmental Manger certification has received recognition from organizations and agencies such as the U.S. Postal Service, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service; Resolution Trust Corporation, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Energy, Amtrak, State of Alabama, and more.

Professionals desiring Registered Environmental Manager certification must have a bachelor's degree in an environmentally related discipline. This may include physical, biological, and health sciences, engineering and environmental majors, and other related fields of study. Applicants should also have a minimum of five years of direct work in the fields of environmental engineering, health, science, or management. Professionals may substitute three years of approved work experience for one year of academic education.

Since 1987, the National Registry of Environmental Professionals has provided credentialing for those desiring to work in the environmental fields. An accrediting nonprofit, NREP℠ is the largest organization in its field and is recognized by governmental bodies such as the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Its more than 15,000 members regularly demonstrate the highest professional aptitude and hold to impeccable ethical standards.

The application fee for the REM Online Workshop is $150.00, and the workshop fee is $495.00. Applicants may purchase a printed or electronic copy of the study materials for $300.00 or both for $350.00. An exam retake will cost $100.00. Registration closes on September 10th, 2019. To learn more, please visit our website (http://www.nrep.org), call us at (224) 277–8594, or email us at customerservice@nrep.org.



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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

There is no denying that Earth is getting warmer. Climate change has been coined by many as the current greatest threat to the human race. Because of this and many other reasons, solar energy has climbed to new heights over the past few decades as it has become incredibly more efficient and exponentially more affordable. But while there has been an increasing push for solar energy as well as other alternatives to fossil fuels, the very thing we are trying to avoid (devastating climate change) could be hindering our progression.

Green Solar Technologies Founder, Nicki Zvik, explains, "Since solar energy systems run on sunlight, many people don't realize that solar panels can actually be less efficient in extreme heat, which is why we tend to encourage people to install systems even during the winter months. With that said, the hotter our environment gets as a result of climate change, the less efficient solar panels could become. And hypothetically speaking, if we are unable to reverse the effects of climate change with renewable energy before it gets too hot, solar energy could be out of reach for many areas of the world."

Photovoltaics researcher, Ian Marius Peters, is quoted in an online Grist article by Linda Poon where he goes in-depth discussing the details of the recent findings and explaining the outcome of a mere one percent decline in solar energy generation.

The article reads, "A 1 percent drop in solar energy generation per panel might not seem like much, but if you take into account all the panels across the globe, it adds up. Forecasting solar energy demand is tricky, says Peters, but consider the assumption that solar will supply at least 50 percent of energy demand by 2100, and that by then, there will be billions of solar panels with a total installed photovoltaic capacity of some 20 terawatts. Just 1 percent of that could be enough to meet the energy demand of an entire country. 'A small effect on something huge can still have an appreciable impact,' Peters says."

The article continues quoting MIT researcher, Tonio Buonassisi, regarding the effect this could have on the economy, stating, "In the short run, the reductions will affect the solar energy market. 'Economic margins will remain low,' Buonassisi says. 'If you deprive a solar panel of 1 percent of energy generation, and let's say you drop from 3 percent [profit margin] to 2 percent, that's a 33 percent drop in your net revenue, so it makes a really big deal.'"

But can this potential downfall be prevented? Nicki Zvik believes it can.

"At the rates solar energy is going, I and the rest of GST are confident that we can win in the race against global warming," shares Zvik. "Solar energy is beginning to dominate fossil fuels in a way we didn't know would be possible so quickly. And with the push for the Green New Deal as well as the global push of the green energy movement, there shouldn't be need for concern. As long as we continue to spread the word regarding the importance of solar energy, and as long as people continue to receive that message the way they have been for years now, I believe we will be able to stop climate change before it stops us."

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



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CHICAGO (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

Skyway Concession Company LLC (SCC), operators of the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge (Chicago Skyway), now offers a customer loyalty program to reward motorists who regularly choose to take the Skyway, Chicago's shortcut to and from Indiana.

Two-axle vehicle customers with an EZ-Pass or I-Pass who register for the loyalty program can earn rewards like birthday bonuses and discounted tolls. Registration is free at http://www.chicagoskyway.org and there is no commitment—cancel at any time.

Monthly Trip Reward: 
If you take the Skyway more than five times a month using your transponder, you earn discount rewards on future Skyway trips paid with your EZ-Pass or I-Pass. The more you use the Chicago Skyway, the more you benefit. Customers must be enrolled in the Loyalty program to participate.

Birthday Reward: 
Enjoy a birthday bonus the month of your birthday and receive 50% off one roundtrip! Join the Chicago Skyway Loyalty Program at least one month before your birthday, make sure you enter the day and month of your birthday in your account profile and use your EZ-Pass or I-Pass on the Skyway. Instead of the full toll rate, your transponder will only be charged 50% for one eastbound and one westbound trip during your birthday month—additional trips will be charged regular rates.

Registration is fast and easy. Go to http://www.Chicagoskyway.org and click on the banner to join today and start earning rewards while you save time, miles and traffic headaches by traveling Chicago's Shortcut—The Chicago Skyway. For questions or more details, call (312) 552 7101 or email to loyaltyprogram@chicagoskyway.org .

About the Chicago Skyway: Built by the City of Chicago in 1958, the Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge is a 7.8-mile-long toll road that connects the Indiana Toll Road to the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago's South Side. The main feature of the Skyway is a 1⁄2-mile-long steel truss bridge, known as the "High Bridge." The bridge itself spans the Calumet River and Calumet Harbor, a major harbor for industrial ships – its main span extends 650 feet long and provides for 125 feet of vertical clearance. 
The City of Chicago maintained and operated the Chicago Skyway until January 2005 when Skyway Concession Company assumed those responsibilities pursuant to a 99-year lease. The lease agreement between Skyway and the City of Chicago was the first privatization of an existing toll road in the United States.



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SCHERTZ, TEXAS (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 03, 2019

The Crossvine is pleased to announce that the Schertz-area master-planned community recently took home the prestigious star awards from the Texas Association of Builders (TAB) for Best Community, 200 Acres or Less. They also won two Summit Awards from the Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA) for Best Sales Brochure and Best Landscape Design / Subdivision Entrance.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by such incredible industry organizations for all the thought and planning that's gone into developing The Crossvine, and to be in the company of these other builders, developers and industry leaders from across the state," said Chris Price, President of Schertz 1518 Ltd, the developer for The Crossvine community. "To see our efforts reflected in these awards gives me a great sense of pride and accomplishment. We look forward to the future growth and development of this community and the continued partnership of the City of Schertz."

Since breaking ground in 2013, The Crossvine has grown to be an important part of the Schertz landscape. The Crossvine development team has worked closely with the City of Schertz to create a neighborhood that values community, attention to detail, meaningful design, and the use of high-quality materials. From the organic sales brochure made with special embossed paper, to the custom-designed book covers of classic novels that are produced and donated to local libraries every year, to the beautiful two-foot-thick cave stone walls that define the development's entrances, The Crossvine is committed to investing time and resources to make a thoughtful impact for their residents and the community of Schertz, TX.

Upon completion, The Crossvine will include single-family homes, garden homes, townhomes, multi-family clusters, and independent and assisted living facilities, alongside planned commercial areas. As a master-planned community, The Crossvine is purposefully designed to meet the long-term needs of its residents, with community-focused amenities sprinkled throughout the neighborhood, such as pocket parks and greenspaces, amenity centers with pools and gathering spaces, 12 miles of trails, and multiple lending libraries.

In 2019, work is underway on the next two phases of 185 single-family homes within The Crossvine and construction is moving along at Fire Station #3, the city's newest Fire / EMS facility which will serve the growing southern Schertz community from its future location at The Crossvine. The developer is excited to kick-off building Schertz' first true garden homes early next year.

For more information about The Crossvine, visit their website: http://www.thecrossvine.com/.

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ABOUT THE CROSSVINE 
Located in Schertz, Texas, just northeast of San Antonio, The Crossvine is a 540+ acre mixed-use, master-planned community. The Crossvine is envisioned as a vibrant, diverse neighborhood appealing to people in various stages of life: professionals, young families, empty-nesters and retirees. Residential development at The Crossvine will include traditional single-family homes, garden homes, townhomes, multi-family clusters, and independent and assisted living facilities, alongside commercial areas comprised of neighborhood services, retail, municipal, and potential medical uses. The project's developer has worked closely with the City of Schertz to create a community that fits in with the area's rural setting while responding to its need for responsible growth.

ABOUT THE STAR AWARDS 
The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) launched the Star Awards program to showcase the outstanding work of home builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales and marketing professionals, and industry leaders. It remains the only prestigious statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. With more than 100 categories to choose from and hundreds of entries each year, it is an inspiring accomplishment to be recognized as the best in Texas.

ABOUT THE SUMMIT AWARDS 
The Summit Awards were created in 1985 by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association. The prestigious Summit Award is given to builder, remodeler, developer and associate members who have achieved excellence in the home building industry. There are 117 types of entries for members to enter that include Promotional, Product and Personal Achievement categories.

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LINKS & RESOURCES 
http://www.thecrossvine.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/TheCrossvine 
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HOUSTON (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019


Experience Energy, the leading resource for diverse talent, careers, and culture in the energy industry, announces the finalists in the annual GRIT Awards and Best Energy Workplaces.

The GRIT Awards, sponsored by Medallia and Gapingvoid, were created to recognize women leaders in energy, and the men who advocate for their progress. Nearly 200 nominations poured in from across the world from oil and gas, utilities, and alternative energy companies, academia and non-government organizations. Best Energy Workplaces were added in 2019 with the aim of recognizing energy employers of choice. The program will be October 10, 2019 in Houston, Texas and portions will be broadcast online.

The event will feature keynote speaker and White House Champion for Change, Haben Girma, the first deaf-blind graduate of Harvard Law. Haben believes disability is an opportunity for innovation. She travels the world teaching the benefits of choosing inclusion and has been featured in the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, People, The Wall Street Journal, and the Today Show.

The program will also include five-time member of the U.S. Adaptive Water Ski Team, Mike Royal with Occidental Petroleum, Rich Jahr, Chief Customer Officer of Air Liquide, Kristine Bird, Vice President of Human Resources, Nalco Champion, Eduard Erbiceanu Head of Energy for Sodexo Energy & Resources, and D&I strategist Arquella Hargrove.

The 2019 finalists include: 

Melody Bechberger, Geologist, ConocoPhillips

Karen Blackburn, GCBU Asset Integrity, Project Quality & Technical Safety Supervisor, ConocoPhillips

Bethany Clarkson-Morgan, Upstream Assurance Lead, BP

Vicki Codd, Marketing Director, NES Global Talent

Karen David-Green, Senior Vice President Stakeholder Engagement, Chief Marketing Officer, Weatherford International

Tana Deshayes, Advisor to SVP of Human Resources, Marathon Oil Company

Shanta Eaden, Director, IT PMO and Diversity Lead, Weatherford International

Emily Fisher, Geologist, Aera Energy

Kelly Fortner, Country PSL Operations Manager - India, Halliburton

Chloe Grabowski, Assistant Project Manager - Process Engineer, HDR Engineering, Inc.

Paul Greenwood, Project Executive HR, ExxonMobil

Carrie Hackenberger, Operations Manager, American Petroleum Council

Johanna Haggstrom, Director of Technology, Halliburton

Christine Harris, Associate Vice President/Regulatory Compliance Practice Leader, HDR Engineering, Inc

Sonia Hernandez-Cordon, Principal Geologist, Equinor

Kimberly Hill, Director, Land and Commercial Services, Marathon Oil Corporation

Tina Hunton, Analytics Innovation Project Manager, ConocoPhillips

Valentina Kretzschmar, Director, Wood Mackenzie

Monica Krishnan, Technology Manager, Chevron

Josh Lowrey, Chief Executive Officer, Galtway Industries

Michele Mendoza, Executive Assistant, Worley

Victoria Parisi, Senior Staff Petroleum Geochemist, Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Christine Piela Cox, Geologist, BP

Tiffany Polak, Development Director, Marathon Oil Corporation

Manika Prasad, Professor, Colorado School of Mines

Ramon Quintero, Senior HSE Advisor, ConocoPhillips

Diana Ramberansingh, IT Manager - Enterprise Application Services, ConocoPhillips

David Reid, Chief Marketing Officer, National Oilwell Varco

Sarah Renko, Production Operations Control Center Supervisor, Marathon Oil Corporation

Amy Rhodes, Greater Kuparuk Area Light Oil Development Supervisor, ConocoPhillips

Emeliana Rice-Oxley, Vice President, Exploration, Upstream, PETRONAS

James Scheel, Sr. VP Northeast Gathering & Processing, Williams Companies

Georgina Scorer, Director, Unconventional Reservoirs Excellence, ConocoPhillips

Tracie Slone, Vice President Global Supply Chain, Marathon Oil Company

Melissa Sowell, Manager, Community Relations, Halliburton

Kirsten Torr, FERS Houston CoE Manager, Halliburton

Mishu Ullah, Managing Consultant, NES Global Talent

Tina Unachukwu, Director, Baker Hughes, a GE Company

Bill Way, Chief Executive Officer, Southwestern Energy

Best Workplaces Finalists

Aera Energy

Choice! Energy Management

Crestwood Equity Partners

FTP Power LLC dba SPower

The Global Edge Consultants LLC

Liquid Power Specialty Products, Inc.

Halliburton

Marathon Oil Company

Southwestern Energy

Sunnova Energy Corporation

Teams

BOLD: Black Organization for Leadership & Development, TechnipFMC

Diversity Network of Alaska (DNA) - ConocoPhillips

The Colorado Petroleum Council

e.DOT T, Equinor

Geoscience WIN, ExxonMobil

LGBT + Allies ERG, Aera Energy

Oil & Gas Trafficking Advocacy Group (OTAG)

Marathon Oil Women's Group

She Persisted, University of Utah Energy

The Wise Network Australia

Winners are selected through a blind application review by six external judges and will be announced live on October 10, 2019. To view the full agenda, support or attend, visit here for more information.

"We believe it's important to recognize those who embrace growth and innovation as the industry undergoes a massive transformation. It is time the energy industry and our people socialize the great work we do in service for modern society," said  Katie Mehnert, founder and CEO of Experience Energy, a division of Pink Petro.

About Experience Energy: 

Experience Energy is the leading resource for diverse talent, careers, and culture in industry. Made with love by Pink Petro, Experience Energy is obsessed with building inclusive workforces and helping candidates connect to meaningful careers. Both brands have a unique digital reach globally in oil and natural gas, power and utilities, LNG, renewables, and nuclear. To experience energy, visit http://www.experience.energy



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PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Arden – South Florida's first "Agrihood" – was recently honored with the 2019 Grand Aurora "Master-Planned Community of the Year" Award, placing the extraordinary community at the epicenter of what the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has found to be a nationwide trend. Developed by industry leader Freehold Communities, Arden has set the standard for healthier, sustainable living-focused amenities with its lush, sprawling farm and stunning centrally located barn.

Arden's innovative expansive farm is developed and maintained by two experienced, full-time farm directors. An amenity for the whole family, Arden's residents all share in the harvest of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs grown year-round. Residents can also take classes in the barn and volunteer to help plant and tend the community's crops. The farm and garden offer families the opportunity to learn about the full spectrum of food production and healthy living.

"After being selected as the 2019 Grand Aurora 'Master-Planned Community of the Year' recently, we understand, more than ever before, that Arden is the community of the future with its centrally-located barn and unmatched farm-to-table living," said Andrew Smith, Division President of Freehold Communities. "South Florida's first 'Agrihood," Arden is setting the standard for master-planned communities in the state and across the country with innovative amenities focused on health, wellness and sustainability."

Arden was honored with the prestigious "Master-Planned Community of the Year" award at the Southeast Building Conference's (SEBC) 40th Annual Aurora Awards, a premier design competition that recognizes the region's finest residential and commercial industry companies. Affiliated directly with the respected National Association of Homebuilders, SEBC's Aurora Awards are hosted by the Florida Homebuilders Association.

Boasting over 20 miles of carefully-mapped scenic walking, hiking and biking trails nestled around sparkling Arden Lake, Arden also offers a large, gorgeous Lakehouse with resort-style pools, a spacious fitness center, an on-demand Wellbeats exercise studio, and other state-of-the-art equipment.

Arden provides the ultimate in Florida living for its residents with nearly every homesite backing up to a park, greenway or nature trail. Located in the heart of popular Palm Beach County, FL, Arden is close to the state's renowned white sand beaches, major thoroughfares, including Florida's Turnpike and I-95, and world-class restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues.

For more information, please visit http://www.ArdenFL.com or call (561) 461-5501.

About Arden

Master-planned by the visionary development team of Freehold Communities, Arden was brought to life by an impressive collection of top-quality homebuilders, including Ryan Homes, Lennar, and Kenco Communities. It features more than 20 innovative floor plans in a wide range of sizes, styles, and designs. Located at 660 Arden Lake Way, Wellington, FL 33470, Arden is just minutes from A-rated schools, top hospitals, five-star restaurants, and the state's leading equestrian sports venues. To learn more about Arden's award-winning community, homes, and amenities, visit http://www.ardenfl.com.

About Freehold Communities

Freehold Communities, headquartered in Boston, MA, is currently developing approximately 10,000 residential lots in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida and California. Freehold creates Vital Communities that embrace healthy living, engagement, connectivity, stewardship and distinctive home design. As it evaluates opportunities, the company focuses on the right planning, the right properties and the right partners. Beginning with comprehensive research to gain insight into the unique needs, trends and preferences in the local market, Freehold carefully considers each property to determine how to best maintain its beauty and character to create a Vital Community by partnering with quality, creative builders who share Freehold's philosophy of offering niche solutions and unique, timeless designs.



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BIRMINGHAM, ALA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

The Birmingham corporate campus for Diversified Maintenance underwent large-scale expansion to facilitate the company's future growth plans in the region. This initiative has been led by Construction Manager, David Bright, who ensured that the office maintains seamless functional abilities while supporting Diversified's corporate culture.

As a growing company, Diversified Maintenance focused on expanding the Birmingham office to meet its goals for space utilization optimization. The office now incorporates more private workspaces for individual-focused work, conference rooms to facilitate collaborative work and meetings, and formal meeting rooms with necessary facilities and equipment. In addition to the variety of workspaces incorporated in the office layout, separate areas are dedicated for new employee recruitment and selection process.

The company's footprint in Alabama is spread across four locations – Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, and Birmingham. However, the Birmingham office serves as the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Division Headquarters with a versatile set of responsibilities.

"Alabama is a dynamic state with great potential for both, established and emerging businesses. Since our Alabama based office in Birmingham has been our C&I headquarter for decades, Diversified has invested in its expansion to provide greater capacity necessary to better perform leadership functions and maintain superior customer support." said Keith McAlpin, President of the Commercial and Industrial Division at Diversified Maintenance.

The state's reputation for its business-friendly policies combined with a low cost business environment makes it a good choice for the company to build a strong presence to influence and engage with new and existing customers from a wide range of industries.

About Diversified Maintenance 
Diversified Maintenance has been providing client-focused, quality maintenance solutions to facilities across the United States for over 45 years. For more information, visit http://www.diversifiedm.com



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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC (RCCB), a law firm offering a distinctive combination of practical business acumen, legal expertise and entrepreneurial passion, is pleased to announce that Partner Marc E. Hirschfield has been included in the Litigation – Bankruptcy section of the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Marc has now received this honor for the third consecutive year.

Hirschfield resides in the firm's New York City office. His practice focuses on bankruptcy, business restructuring, creditors' rights, litigation and debt finance. Hirschfield is also a member of the firm's Litigation, International, and Corporate & Business Groups. He is a court-certified mediator and is appointed to mediation panels formed by the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Delaware and for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.

"We are delighted by Marc's return to the 2020 Best Lawyers list," said Managing Partner John E. Royer, Jr. "Marc's name on the list is a public acknowledgement reflective of what his colleagues and clients have long said of his experience and dedication."

"Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 with the purpose of highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession. After three decades, we are proud to continue to serve as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals worldwide," says CEO Phillip Greer.

Lawyers included on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

About Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC 
RCCB empowers your ambition. We are attorneys who think and act like entrepreneurs and business people. We combine sophisticated, cost-effective legal counseling with the type of sound practical judgment that comes from hands-on business experience. We encourage entrepreneurial approaches and creative thinking, while maintaining the utmost in integrity and responsiveness. RCCB understands and delivers the advice that companies, business executives and investors, as well as individuals and their families, need to realize their hopes and goals. From offices in the Greater Philadelphia area and New York, RCCB serves clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Additional information about Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld is available at http://www.rccblaw.com.



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BOSTON (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Mass STEM Hub, a program of the One8 Foundation, today announced the official launch of the STEM Week Challenge in partnership with Project Lead The Way (PLTW), the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and TD Garden. Registration is open for the STEM Week Challenge, which is free and open to all K-12 schools in the Commonwealth.

The STEM Week Challenge, brought to you by PLTW and Mass STEM Hub, takes place Oct. 21 through Oct. 25 during Mass STEM Week, a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities. The challenge features a curriculum developed by PLTW, the innovative PreK-12 activity, project and problem-based learning program, in conjunction with MassDEP and TD Garden. Centering around the theme of 'zero waste,' students will apply their classroom STEM experience to the real world.

"It is crucial that all students in the Commonwealth have the ability to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to solve a real-world problem. This zero-waste STEM Week Challenge will give students a sense of accomplishment in doing just that, and we are thankful for Mass STEM Hub and Project Lead The Way for providing this opportunity during STEM Week," Governor Charlie Baker said.

"In Massachusetts, we are working hard to get more young people interested in STEM fields. The STEM Week Challenge offered by Project Lead The Way and Mass STEM Hub is an exciting opportunity for teachers to give their students insight and experience into what it could be like to be a STEM professional," Lt. Governor Karyn Polito said.

"The STEM Week Challenge is an opportunity for teachers across the Commonwealth to help students apply learning to real-world problems," said PLTW President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Vince Bertram. "The challenge is designed to actively engage students as they solve real-world problems that organizations like TD Garden and MassDEP currently face."

All students will tackle the challenge of achieving zero waste, with curriculum experiences for each grade span to solve real problems such as food waste, microplastics, solar energy and e-waste. The 10-hour PLTW experience will consist of standards-aligned activities, projects, and problems where students will use knowledge and skills to tackle real-world challenges, culminating in a final project on zero waste. Students will have the opportunity to connect with STEM industry professionals throughout the week and present their projects at a showcase on Friday, Oct. 25 in Boston.

"I'm excited to see my students participate in the STEM Week Challenge," said Keith Michon, teacher at Kuss Middle School in Fall River, Mass. and PLTW participant. "Seeing how engaged they are with STEM throughout the year, this is a great opportunity for my colleagues to incorporate applied learning in their classrooms and provide their students with an awesome STEM Week experience. The skills taught in STEM lay the foundation for students' success in the real world, and the solutions our students will come up with during the STEM Week Challenge will no doubt have a positive influence in the future."

Made possible with a grant from the One8 Foundation and partnership with PLTW, the curriculum, training and resources are free and available to all K-12 schools in Massachusetts. Trainings for educators run from Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 at locations in Boston, Worcester, Lowell and Westfield. Registration opened Sept. 3 and runs through Sept. 18. Only one educator per participating school is required to attend trainings. Registration is open here.

For more information please visit http://www.stemweekchallenge.org.

About Mass STEM Hub 
Mass STEM Hub is a program of the One8 Foundation and its mission is to provide schools with access to and support for the next level of STEM education that engages students and prepares them to succeed in a rapidly changing, high tech world. Mass STEM Hub has helped scale Project Lead The Way's K-12 curriculum in engineering, computer science and biomedical science to over 35,000 students in Massachusetts enabling students to learn how to take theory to practice with real world problem solving. Visit http://www.mass-stemhub.org to learn more.

About PLTW 
Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a mission-driven organization that is transforming the learning experience for millions of PreK-12 students and thousands of teachers across the U.S. PLTW empowers students to develop in-demand, transportable knowledge and skills through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. PLTW's teacher training and resources support teachers as they engage their students in real-world learning. Approximately 11,500 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer PLTW programs. For more information on Project Lead The Way, visit pltw.org.

Mass STEM Hub Press Contact: 
Kaileigh Higgins 
Matter Communications on behalf of Mass STEM Hub 
617-874-5827 
MassSTEMHub(at)matternow.com

PLTW Press Contact: 
Lauren McConnell 
Director of Media Relations 
317-694-9123 
lcurtis(at)pltw.org



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Today LevelTen Energy, an end-to-end renewable energy procurement platform, released LevelTen's Performance Monitoring. This new feature provides instant access to all of the critical environmental, economic and energy production data that corporate managers need to effectively monitor and manage one or more PPAs. The software includes a dashboard of comprehensive performance metrics: 

Environmental Data: How many renewable energy certificates (RECs) the company has received and is expected to receive, and the emissions impact of the project (based on the Environmental Protection Agency's AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool, or AVERT). Performance Monitoring taps into the same data feeds that developers use to monitor how many megawatt hours of energy each wind turbine or solar panel is producing, which is used to calculate these metrics.

Economic Data: Historical and forecasted settlement cash flow and net present value (NPV). LevelTen customizes each dashboard based on the price and terms of the corporation's PPA and has direct access to regional energy market data. This means that the software can instantly calculate how much the corporation will owe - or receive - at the settlement period, as well as the current and forecasted NPV.

Energy Production Data: The number of megawatt hours of renewable energy generated and sold by the project, and how many megawatt hours the project is expected to produce in the future. This data enables managers to calculate the corporation's renewable energy usage and determine if the PPA was an effective hedge by comparing the corporation's energy costs to the settlement cash flow.

In addition to providing a historical look at key performance metrics, Performance Monitoring is directly connected to the latest forward market curves, which means managers can see how a PPA is expected to perform for any given metric. This enables all internal stakeholders to take action (if needed) to reach their goals and manage their budgets. For example, if the renewable energy project has produced more RECs than expected, the sustainability team can adjust their targets accordingly.

"Before LevelTen's Performance Monitoring, corporations had to compile and analyze spreadsheets of data from multiple sources to understand how a PPA is performing; a time-consuming process that left little time to take action if needed," said Andrew Bishop, Director of Product at LevelTen Energy. "LevelTen's team of software developers, data analysts and energy industry veterans worked together to bring this process to the cloud. By providing instant access to a comprehensive dashboard of performance data, we're giving corporations the tools they need to more effectively manage their PPAs."

If a corporation has more than one PPA on the books, Performance Monitoring will compile data from all of the PPAs into a single portfolio view. This enables management to see how the corporation's overall portfolio of investments is performing, and how it could be improved with future investments.

In addition to Performance Monitoring, LevelTen Energy offers a variety of related services, including invoice monitoring for settlement payments, REC certification and retirement, and ongoing contract monitoring to ensure compliance among all parties.

For more information on Performance Monitoring, visit the LevelTen Blog.

About LevelTen Energy 
LevelTen Energy is a renewable energy procurement platform that reduces the cost, complexity, and risk of renewable energy power purchase agreements through analytics, aggregation, and process best practices. Founded in 2016, LevelTen Energy is located in Seattle.



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Global offshore drilling was a $79.53 billion market in 2017 and is expected to reach $152.5 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Offshore drilling is a mechanically held procedure where a well is bored below the seabed. It is normally done in order to see the sights for and consequently take out petroleum that lie in rock that are formed under the seabed. Generally, it represents penetrating exercises on the mainland rack anyway the term can likewise be connected to boring in lakes, inshore waters and inland oceans.

The low-risk offshore drilling project is slated for commencement of drilling activities later in 2019-2020. The funding will help in the acquisition of the targeted service contract, development, and production, ensuring as well full engineering and compliance with the appropriate governmental authorities.

Directional Drilling is estimated to lead the market during the forecast period, the dynamic factor for this is the drop in oil prices which motivated companies to increase the production from basins with proven oil reserves. By Geography, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to be the high in this market during the forecast period. Latest discoveries of oil & gas in the offshore basins in East Asia, Australia region, and China Sea and high demand from China and India are likely to force the in this market. That demand will lead to promote exploration and production in the region, with the ever-rising demand for oil and gas in that region the market is expected to achieve high growth. Key projects in Southeast Asia are expected to contribute about 223 thousand barrels of oil per day (mbd) of global crude production and about 8.1 cubic feet per day (bcfd) of global gas production in 2025.

The method by which this project is to be funded is the brainchild of Mr Gilles Herard. Mr Herard is a seasoned merchant banker and has been in the banking industry for over 40 years. As Managing Director of Capital Corp Merchant Banking, Mr Herard has become a leading figure in international middle-market project financing and engineers all funding structures for projects at Capital Corp. Mr Herard has received numerous awards for his work and other contributions including being appointed to the Presidential Business Commission, Honorary Co-Chairman of the Business Advisory Council, awarded Executive of the Year by the internationally acclaimed National Register's Who's Who, and having received the Senatorial Medal of Freedom, among many others.

About Capital Corp Merchant Banking: Capital Corp Merchant Banking offers quality Merchant Banking services for a variety of projects worldwide. Capital Corp Merchant Banking is solution-oriented and known for being the most flexible Funding Source on the Market in creating handcrafted investment structures to meet the needs of the different constituent groups in each individual transaction, including general project funding, equity funding, debt restructuring, and real estate development. For further information, please visit our website.



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FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

A2LA is pleased to announce the accreditation of Legend Technical Services, Inc. to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for industrial hemp testing. Legend Technical Services is based in St. Paul, Minnesota and is currently the only cannabis testing laboratory accredited in the state. Legend Technical Services is not only accredited for medical cannabis testing, but they are currently performing all industrial hemp testing for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

"Our A2LA accreditation has opened up many new opportunities for us to expand our testing capabilities, including industrial hemp", said Carissa Prekker, Business Development Specialist of Legend Technical Services. "We pride ourselves in being the preferred testing laboratory for the Minnesota Industrial Hemp Pilot Program (IHPP) and for offering these services to other industrial hemp growers and processors. In doing so, we have built strong relationships throughout Minnesota with other hemp businesses." Gregg Schiltz, Laboratory Director of Global Organic Distro stated, "As a company, we want to be as transparent as possible. Having an accredited lab like Legend Technical Services, gives us the ability to be completely forthcoming with consumers. It's good to know that we can rely on them for precise and accurate data that defends the quality and integrity of our products."

"Legend Technical Services has been an A2LA customer since 2009 and is very well respected in Minnesota," said Trace McInturff, Vice President of Accreditation Services. "As the only hemp testing laboratory recognized by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, we are proud they have chosen to expand their A2LA accreditation to include hemp testing. We are also very proud to add yet another state to the ever-growing list of states that are relying upon A2LA as their accreditation body."

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

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

About Legend Technical Services 
Legend Technical Services, Inc. is an independent third-party ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory that maintains technical proficiency and demonstrates competency in chemical testing to provide reliable, legally defensible analytical and consulting services to a wide variety of clientele.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Today, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) announced the release of the first comprehensive transportation electrification strategy developed by a municipal utility in the United States, titled Seattle City Light: Transportation Electrification Strategy.

"This report creates a roadmap for Seattle City Light both to enable and respond to this rapidly changing market, ensuring that Seattle remains a global leader in reducing carbon emissions," said Lynn Daniels, Manager at Rocky Mountain Institute.

Building on RMI's earlier reports, From Gas to Grid, which explored the role of utilities in building out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources, which identified how utilities can capture the benefits of EVs, this report identifies key actions for Seattle City Light to take to expand its market presence and strategic vision as electric vehicle adoption scales.

Seattle is already a leader in this space, with its "Drive Clean Seattle" initiative, which aims to improve access to EV charging stations and prioritize publicly available charging to enable shared mobility and fleet electrification. Actions include the provision of 20 direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) that Seattle City Light is already deploying in areas underserved by private-sector charging networks.

But with battery pack costs expected to fall to an average $150 per kilowatt-hour this year, it will soon be economically advantageous for numerous market segments to switch to electric vehicles. Seattle City Light knew that it would need to start preparing for a surge in electricity demand on its system, so it partnered with RMI to assess the demand that transportation electrification would impose on its system.

RMI identified several state- and citywide efforts that will continue to drive strong demand for vehicle charging infrastructure in Seattle: 

Washington state's passenger vehicle market continues to see strong growth, with the share of EVs having increased 31% from 2016 to 2017. To support this, private charging developers, with support from the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Seattle Department of Transportation, are investing heavily in EV charging stations.

Seattle's major public transit agency, King County Metro (Metro), has established a goal to fully electrify its fleet of more than 1,400 buses by 2040. To date, Metro operates 11 all-electric buses and plans to procure 120 more by 2020.

In 2017, the Port of Seattle (the Port) established a strategic objective to be the greenest, most efficient port in North America, including carbon neutrality by 2050 on both direct and indirect sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Supporting this effort, the Port has implemented a Clean Truck program, as a partner in the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

The City of Seattle has set an ambitious target of 30% EV adoption, along with a commitment to a fossil-fuel-free municipal fleet, both by 2030.

Recently passed state legislation (HB 2042) extended a tax credit for electric vehicles, enabled utilities to invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, provided funding for electric car sharing in low-income communities, provided grants for transit agencies to transition to electric buses, and funded additional fast charging stations across the state.

The City has committed to environmental equity through its Race and Social Justice Initiative, including a particular focus on transportation equity. As a city department, City Light has deepened its focus on historically marginalized communities and racial equity in its decision-making process.

The report's key recommendations for Seattle City Light include: 

Invest in charging infrastructure, including utility-owned DCFCs and grid upgrades needed to support private-sector DCFC networks, to make fast charging available to all residents.

Support deployment of nonutility-owned DCFCs for ridesharing drivers and for residents of multiunit dwellings and underserved communities.

Provide incentives and technical expertise for installing Level 2 chargers at residences and workplaces.

Explore and pilot electricity rates that make electric transportation cost-competitive with transportation by conventional vehicles, and that make it possible to operate profitable private-sector DCFC networks.

Improve customer service to offer streamlined and transparent interconnection and service upgrade processes for new charging stations.

Develop digital content to help customers make informed decisions about buying EVs.

Establish standards to encourage "smart charging" during low-cost hours and to support the use of EVs as flexible grid assets.

Prepare for heavy-duty electrification, and support the electrification needs of partner agencies such as Metro and the Port, by offering responsive rates, incentives, grid infrastructure, technology demonstration and siting analysis.

Prepare to support urban fleet and freight operators and develop packaged charging solutions, including financing, make-ready investments, smart charging and incentives for charging depots.

"Investing in charging infrastructure and proactively engaging with fleet and transit customers are two of the most important ways that City Light can accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in Seattle. We're very proud to help lead the way to cleaner air, lower transportation costs and more equitable access to transportation in our city," said Brendan O'Donnell, Manager of Planning, Strategy and Analytics at Seattle City Light, who led the strategy project.

Learn more about RMI's work on transportation electrification HERE.

Media inquiries please contact:

Nick Steel, Media Relations Manager, nsteel(at)rmi(dot)org t: +1 347-574-0887

Notes to Editors

About Rocky Mountain Institute:

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)—an independent nonprofit founded in 1982—transforms global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future. It engages businesses, communities, institutions, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the adoption of market-based solutions that cost-effectively shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. RMI has offices in Basalt and Boulder, Colorado; New York City; the San Francisco Bay Area; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.

More information on RMI can be found at http://www.rmi.org or follow us on Twitter @RockyMtnInst.



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SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 05, 2019

What if you could build karma using technology? Thanks to the launch of a new product, you can. Developed by Karma Payments, Instant Karma is a donation collection device for credit card and mobile pay transactions. It reinvents how organizations receive, and givers gift, donations.

This new tool is tailored for nonprofits, offering the lowest cost and highest-quality service possible. Instant Karma can be used anytime, anywhere to promote feel-good opportunities. It is portable, user-friendly (no attendant needed), and replaces cash/check donation boxes.

Small enough to be handheld, the standard device welcomes custom branding, accepts multiple donation amounts (the only equipment of its kind with this capability), and uses the 4G cellular network or LAN connection for payment processing. No service? No problem. The device can store up to 3000 transactions offline, processing them once a mobile connection is restored. Instant Karma's full potential is revealed when paired with a customized monitor that presents a dynamic multimedia experience to inspire and engage benefactors.

"Nonprofit champions can make in-person donations with greater ease, security, and more convenience than traditional cash contributions," says Chris Fleisch, co-founder and vice president, business development. "People like to donate when they've been emotionally affected; Instant Karma invites instant philanthropy."

Positive results: Instant Karma's tap your card option has raised the average one-time donation amount by 150 percent in pilot programs.

Safety first: All transactions are fully encrypted at the time of donation, and the device is completely tamper-proof.

Instant Karma provides comprehensive data to track annual donation totals, giving cycles (what goes around, comes around), and most profitable locations. Merchant services and user-education programs streamline operations, helping nonprofit organizations achieve their unique missions.

Three weatherproof Instant Karma models may be purchased, leased monthly, or rented per event: 

Tabletop: Designed for use in a fixed location; beneficial in brick and mortar institutions.

Mobile: Accepts donations on-the-go, complete with an eight hour battery; advantageous for festivals and fundraisers.

Integrated: Connects with a custom-built monitor for a virtual, interactive display; valuable for creating impressive donation results.

All models are easy-to-use: No login or lengthy setup, simply power on and it is ready to accept funds.

"We are thrilled with our Instant Karma donation station," says Kate McChesney, director, Park Silly Sunday Market. "The self-serve kiosk is an easy way for market-goers to show us their appreciation, ensuring we'll stay not for profit, just for fun."

Instant Karma terminals accept donations from all Visa and MasterCard debit or credit cards, American Express, Discover Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

About Karma Payments 
Karma Payments' mission is to "Make a Positive and Lasting Impact in the World" by providing secure, purpose-driven, and innovative payment solutions for nonprofit partners, saving expensive processing fees. For more information about Karma Payments, their products, and services visit KarmaPayments.com or contact a nonprofit specialist at support(at)KarmaPayments(dot)com.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Today, Pease Park Conservancy is pleased to announce that Ty Haney, Founder, and CEO of Austin-based activewear brand Outdoor Voices, will be the keynote speaker for the Conservancy's 11th annual fall fundraiser "Past, Present, Pease." The event will take place on Thursday, November 7th at the Austin Central Library, and will celebrate a year of exciting developments for the Conservancy and for Pease Park, including the upcoming groundbreaking of the 10-acre Kingsbury Commons project, and the initial implementation of the award-winning Pease Park Master Plan.

"One of the things that I love most about Austin is how much room there is to play and be active, Pease Park being one of the most essential places where that comes to life," said Haney, Founder, and CEO of Outdoor Voices. "As the Resource for Recreation, it's our responsibility to partner with people, causes, and organizations that help us provide access to our community. I am so excited to be the keynote speaker for Past, Present, Pease and be involved with an organization whose mission to support Austin's natural elements for future generations so closely aligns with Outdoor Voices' mission to Get the World Moving."

At the event, hundreds of Pease Park supporters, civic leaders, influencers, neighbors and friends will come together at Austin's Central Library to celebrate another year of success and support of Austin's first and oldest public park. Guests will enjoy cocktails, great food, live music and much more, including an exclusive update on the latest news about the Kingsbury Commons project.

This year's event follows many exciting developments for the Conservancy and Pease Park that have happened over the past year, including: 

The hiring of Pease Park Conservancy's Director of Projects and Programming, Chuck Smith, who is developing new programs and community-based initiatives to continue to draw people into and enjoy Pease Park

Efforts to develop an interpretive master plan to highlight key cultural and natural histories within Pease Park, as well as recommendations for sharing those stories with the greater public

Collaboration with the City of Austin and the Watershed Protection Department to identify and implement efforts for addressing the Shoal Creek landslide within Pease Park

Ongoing efforts to revitalize and enhance Kingsbury Commons, which is slated to break ground later this year.

"This has been a banner year for Pease Park and for the Conservancy," said Heath Riddles, CEO of Pease Park Conservancy. "We are thrilled to have the participation and support of Ty Haney and Outdoor Voices at this year's fall fundraiser. Their mission of infusing play and movement into everyday life perfectly aligns with our vision for the future of Pease Park – as a place where everyone can play, run, explore, discover and feel at home."

For more information about Pease Park, and the Conservancy's efforts visit http://www.peasepark.org. For event-specific information, and to purchase tickets: https://pastpresentpease.org/

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About Pease Park and Pease Park Conservancy 
Pease Park Conservancy was formed in 2008 and works to restore, enhance and maintain Pease Park, Austin's oldest public park and an iconic green space. Unfolding across 84 acres, Pease Park is a series of connected greenspaces running along Lamar Boulevard from West 15th to West 31st Streets, providing residents and visitors alike with an intimate, yet sprawling, natural amenity. Owned by the City of Austin, Pease Park is a public district park maintained, operated and programmed by Pease Park Conservancy, in partnership with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.

About Ty Haney, Founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices 
As the Founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices, Ty Haney is on a mission to Get the World Moving. A graduate of Parsons School of Design in New York City, Haney grew up in Boulder, Colo., where spending time outdoors and doing all kinds of activities is a natural part of life. Haney believes that Doing Things — freeing fitness from performance and focusing on moving your body and having fun with friends — is the surest, most important, way to a happy and healthy life. Outdoor Voices is building The Resource for Recreation through a global community of Recreationalists that bring Doing Things to life daily and versatile product that makes you feel strong and makes it easy to participate. Outdoor Voices believes in bringing play back into everyday life and continues to grow as the next great activewear brand with retail locations across the country. Haney has been named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business, Forbes' 30 Under 30, VOGUE's Vanguards Young Entrepreneurs, and WWD's 40 of Tomorrow.



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PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 04, 2019

Today, the Business Intelligence Group announced the winners in the 2019 Sales and Marketing Technology Awards program, also known as "The Sammys". The Sammys recognize the technologies and organizations helping to solve the challenges companies have connecting and collaborating with prospects and customers.

"The evolution of sales and marketing technologies is accelerating as our daily purchasing routines change," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer, Business Intelligence Group. "We are so proud to reward and recognize all of our inaugural Sammy winners, as they provide the leadership and vision needed to help companies educate and connect with customers."

The 2019 Sammy Award winners are:

Organization of the Year

Small Company 

Contentstack

KBMax

LiveSafe

Medium-Sized Company 

MediaRadar,Inc.

Sidecar

Viseven Group

Large Company 

Fiserv, Inc.

Vivial

Product of the Year

Small Company 

Bigtincan Hub

Chorus.ai

HTM Phone App

Methodify by Delvinia

MSIGHTS Inc.

The Urban Village Project Landing Page by SPACE10

Medium-Sized Company 

360insights

Altify

Conversica

Eargo

Infutor ID Max

Pricefx

Seismic

Sendoso

Large Company 

Concentrix Marketing Solutions

Concentrix Analytics and Consulting Solutions

LOCALiQ (Part of USA TODAY NETWORK)

Valassis Consumer Graph

The Business Intelligence Group also announced that nominations for The BIG Awards for Business are due September 13th. Billed as the original open source awards program, the BIG Awards for Business was first launched in 2012 and rewards companies, their products and their people in all major verticals. To download a nomination guide, visit https://www.bintelligence.com/big-awards-for-business.

About Business Intelligence Group 
The Business Intelligence Group was founded with the mission of recognizing true talent and superior performance in the business world. Unlike other industry award programs, business executives—those with experience and knowledge—judge the programs. The organization's proprietary and unique scoring system selectively measures performance across multiple business domains and then rewards those companies whose achievements stand above those of their peers.



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MIAMI, OKLA. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 05, 2019

Following the theme of "Prepared, Not Scared," the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has designated September as National Preparedness Month. With parts of the East Coast still under threat from Hurricane Dorian, and increased storm activity currently in the Atlantic Ocean, this specially-designated month serves as a time when families and businesses should take steps to plan for emergencies, natural disasters and extreme weather situations.

"Being prepared for any unfortunate situation can save valuable time and resources when an actual emergency occurs," says Daniel Marshall, vice president of marketing and business development with Scepter. "From a homeowners' perspective, one of the worst situations that can occur is losing power during a storm or widespread outage.

"Having filled fuel containers safely ready for an emergency can help power generators and lanterns. And, if chain saws or other tools are needed to remove debris after a storm, it's important to have fuel ready to power that equipment."

Marshall recommends homeowners take time during National Preparedness Month to make sure their fuel containers are in good shape and filled. Fuel stored for more than six months should be safely discarded, because its components can deteriorate.

For those homeowners needing new or additional containers, investing in easy-to-use ScepterTM SmartControlTM fuel containers is a smart move. Available in one-, two- and five-gallon gas, kerosene and diesel sizes, the durable SmartControl containers can be filled and safely stored in garages and sheds.

Safety First: Selecting a Smart Fuel Container

The innovative spout design of SmartControl makes it easier than ever to fuel equipment. The spout provides a clean, fast, and hassle-free pour and helps save gas for where it's needed by eliminating messy spills. The user-controlled flow valve with its flame mitigation device (FMD) makes it effortless and safe to direct the amount of fuel being dispensed. And, because the container stores with the spout on, hands always stay clean.

With a single motion, the user simply presses the lever up to unlock the child safety feature with the palm of the hand, and then squeezes the large button. This first squeeze is done when upright to vent the container. Then, place the nozzle over the tank and squeeze again to pour just the right amount of fuel.

"When preparing for a disaster it's important to educate children on what they should and should not do in an emergency," says Marshall. "For safety sake, children should never be allowed to help fuel generators or equipment --- and they should be taught this from an early age.

"While children may wish to help, pouring or being near fuel is not appropriate. That's a key reason why we added the child safety feature to the SmartControl container... to prevent young hands from operating our fuel containers."

Tips for planning for a variety of situations from extreme heat to hurricanes to storm surge can be found at https://www.ready.gov/.

Recognized by This Old House magazine as a "Top 20 Best New Product of 2019" in the Lawn & Garden category, SmartControl containers are also the recipient of the "Best in Class" Award at the 2018 National Hardware Show. Constructed in the U.S.A. of durable and safe high-density polyethylene, SmartControl containers can be found throughout the U.S. in The Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's, AutoZone, Pep Boys, Target and Northern Tool + Equipment stores. Visit http://www.scepter.com for more information.

NOTE: Media interested in reviewing the SmartControl gas container should contact Kathy Ziprik at ZiprikPR(at)gmail(dot)com.



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PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 05, 2019

- 1st Place: Salton Sea Infrared, by Janet Harvey, Ladenburg, Germany. Click to view: https://flic.kr/p/2gSohLu 

2nd Place: Cathedral, by Fabio Sartori, Massa Marittima (Grosseto), Italy. Click to view: https://flic.kr/p/2gSnwYJ

3rd Place: Powered By Light, by Thomas Ratouis, Reykjavik, Iceland. Click to view: https://flic.kr/p/2gSnuti

Honorable Mention: Geothermal Drilling, by Vilhjálmur Guðmundsson, Reykjavik, Iceland. Click to view: https://flic.kr/p/2gSofRx

Honorable Mention (For excellent representation of the community and its utilization of geothermal): The famous "cozido" cooked by geothermal heat, by Jose Manuel Vaz Velho Barbosa, Marques, Lisbon, Portugal. Click to view: https://flic.kr/p/2gSojv6

All the entries can be seen on the GRC Flicker website at https://flic.kr/s/aHsmFV3MDy and will be on display at the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo being held at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California, USA from September 15 –18. The theme for this year's meeting is Geothermal: Green Energy for the Long Run.

For more information about the GRC Annual Meeting & Expo, visit http://www.geothermal.orgor call (530) 758-2360.

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About the Geothermal Resources Council:

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

Get your daily geothermal news at Global Geothermal News. Become a fan on Facebook. Follow GRC on Twitter [@GRC2001 and #GRCAM2019]. Join the geothermal community on LinkedIn. Check out GRC's YouTube Channel. See geothermal photos on GRC's Flicker page.

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