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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The New American Eagle Banner Stand Combines Elegance with Durability
Testrite Visual, the value-driven and American manufacturing leader in visual merchandising hardware, announces the release of their new fixed width banner stand, The American Eagle. Available in four different widths and three different heights, The American Eagle Banner Stand will help you up your “wow” factor at your next trade show, grand opening, red carpet event, or gala. The Jumbo Pole Pocket crossbars [PR.com]
Original Orlando Tours' Michael Bradley Nominated for UCF Award
Tourism Executive Named Finalist for Integrated Business Excellence Award in Creativity [PR.com]
Culture Cre8ion is Delivering Inspiration and Positivity to Head Start Educators
Author and Motivational Speaker Niki Spears has been traveling the country, both in person and virtually, to spread positive energy and inspiration to Head Start Schools, educators, students and parents, encouraging them to transform the way that they think about their struggles and create their best lives. As a former Head Start parent, educator, principal, and change leader, Spears felt inspired to switch paths from [PR.com]
West Coast Self-Storage Highline Opens in Burien, Washington
West Coast Self-Storage today announced the opening of their newest storage facility in Burien, Washington. The business is named West Coast Self-Storage Highline and is located at 1625 SW 114th St near the corner of SW 114th St and 16th Ave SW. The facility was designed by Stephen Bourne of Site + Plan + Mix LLC, Seattle, WA, and was developed by Salmon Creek Self-Storage LLC. The self-storage property features 1000 [PR.com]
New Cornell Dubilier Long-Life Filter Capacitors Released by New Yorker Electronics
Designed for Harsh Environments, Cornell Dubilier’s New ALH AC-Rated Filter Capacitors offer 50% Greater Life Than Competitive Film Capacitors [PR.com]
New RDIq Fast Chargers Are Now Available Through New Yorker Electronics
Super Fast Chargers Can Restart a Phone with a Depleted Battery in 45 Seconds [PR.com]
AI Camera Processing Functionality Solutions Now Available from New Yorker Electronics
Advanced New Capabilities Enable AI-Equipped Cameras/Vision Solutions for Surveillance, Fleet Management, Smart City and Industrial Equipment Industries [PR.com]
Virtual Private Network Provider, VPN FORCE Debuts ForcePort, Its Independently - Developed Protocol
The new VPN protocol makes connections faster and more secure. [PR.com]
Small, Versatile and Extremely Fast GP4 Robot Expands Capability of GP-Series Line
Extremely fast for maximum throughput, the highly precise GP4 robot is equipped with a 4 kg payload for high-volume small component processing and is ideal for assembly, handling, machine tending and packaging applications. [PR.com]
Luke Ager Exclusive Speaker Interview Ahead of QinetiQ’s Webinar on Overwhelmed by Alerts? Prioritising and Rationalising Threat Notifications in the SOC
SMi Group Reports Luke Ager, Chief Technical Officer, Cyber Security at QinetiQ provides an exclusive interview ahead of the upcoming webinar on Overwhelmed by alerts? Prioritising and Rationalising Threat Notifications in the Security Operations Centre (SOC) taking place online on Monday 19 April 2021 at 1pm BST. [PR.com]
TVS Port O Call Network Adds Miami Based Dining Divas TV Show to Spring Schedule
This exciting food, entertainment, lifestyle show joins Undercover Jetsetter, Chef Roc, and Mari! as TVS First Look original programming on the TVS Port O Call Network Channel on the TVSTelevisionNetwork.Com service. [PR.com]
Infosec Named a Madison 2021 Top Workplace by Wisconsin State Journal
Cybersecurity educator’s rapid growth spawned by thriving workforce. [PR.com]
Blackwell Global Launches New Bahamas Entity with Flagship Turbo Account
The Blackwell Global Group, an industry leading brokerage company, is pleased to announce the official opening of its new Regulated Bahamas office. Blackwell Global Investments hopes that the addition of this regulated entity will allow the group to better serve its international client base and business partners interested in leveraged Forex and CFD trading solutions. [PR.com]
Divami Partners with Tech Network Summit for a Successful Fintech Online Conference
Divami Design Labs, the leading UX UI design agency from India, recently partnered with the Tech Network Summit to host a panel discussion and a keynote address on the rising challenges of the Fintech industry in the Indian continent. [PR.com]
Equal Business Opportunities in Recruitment: Funnelting is Changing the Industry
Netherlands, Funnelting Technologies B.V., (funnelting.com) a Dutch-based startup, reinvented the staffing industry. With two Software platforms, they are changing a 500 billion dollar industry. This to provide equal business opportunities between companies, recruiters, and jobseekers. The staffing industry is a very traditional industry. Since the financial crash back in 2009, the playing field in this gigantic market [PR.com]
PJSC MIKRON Highly Appreciated the Performance and Functionality of Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity Solution Proposed by Softline
Infosecurity, a Softline Company, implemented a pilot integrated information security project for PJSC MIKRON. As a result of joint efforts, the customer was able to choose the best security solution for their IT infrastructure and ensure significantly higher level of information security for the automated process control system. [PR.com]
Decimal Point Analytics Pvt. Ltd. Wins "Indian SME of the Year Award"
Decimal Point Analytics wins "Indian SME of the Year Award" at the Indo French Business Awards 2021 organized by IFCCI. [PR.com]
April Fools' Call: Dingtone Offers Free Way to Make Funny and Harmless Prank Calls
Making prank calls with Dingtone's free second number in the upcoming April Fool's Day can add exciting fireworks to your life, but everyone ought to make sure to keep it harmless and avoid offending others. [PR.com]
Y-Biologics & Pierre Fabre: Confirmation of Research Partnership in Oncology
Y-Biologics and Pierre Fabre confirm their research collaboration for the development of new immunotherapies in oncology. [PR.com]
Marine Online’s Platform – the Answer to Today’s Chartering Needs
Cacao Paramount Sdn Bhd posted their cargo bound for East Asia on Marine Online’s platform and received a matching vessel notification shortly after. [PR.com]
The Danish Insurance Company, GF Forsikring, Positions to Take the Lead with AI, Scaling Their Data Science Team and AI Initiatives Supported by 2021.AI
2021.AI is working with GF Forsikring, a leading Danish insurance provider, to deliver an AI platform to support GF Forsikring’s AI strategy to provide new and improved services to their members. The first AI model is ready to go into production in Q1 2021. [PR.com]
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Urban squirrels, how much are we disturbing you?
Human disturbance in urban environments makes some squirrels fail, but others perform better in novel problem-solving.
Scientists show technology can save people from shark bites
With shark bites increasing in countries like Australia—scientists say the use of personal electronic deterrents is an effective way to prevent future deaths and injuries which could save the lives of up to 1063 Australians along the coastline over the next 50 years.
In Tunis, flamingos wade past waste in key Africa wetlands
Hundreds of flamingos wade past waste in the murky waters of the vast Sijoumi lagoon, a critical wetland in the heart of Tunisia's capital threatened by overexpansion.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-tunis-flamingos-wade-key-africa.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-tunis-flamingos-wade-key-africa.html
Disney+ has a $1 price increase taking effect Friday
It's official: Starting Friday, you'll be paying more for your Disney+ streaming subscription.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-disney-price-effect-friday.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-disney-price-effect-friday.html
Amazon faces new lawsuit alleging it fixed book prices
A proposed class-action lawsuit from a Seattle firm has added to the swarm of antitrust scrutiny gathering around Amazon.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-amazon-lawsuit-alleging-prices.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-amazon-lawsuit-alleging-prices.html
Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recovering
Evidence is mounting that Americans are eager to drive or fly somewhere after being mostly cooped up at home for a year.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-airport-crowds-airline-ticket-sales.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-airport-crowds-airline-ticket-sales.html
VW plans brand-name change to 'Voltswagen' in US
Volkswagen plans to change its brand name in the United States to "Voltswagen" as its shifts its production increasingly toward electric vehicles and tries to distance itself from an emissions cheating scandal.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-vw-brand-name-voltswagen.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-vw-brand-name-voltswagen.html
The truth about Christ lies in contradiction, philosopher finds
While the quest to explain how Christ can be both fully human and fully divine enjoys a long, fascinating history, Jc Beall, the O'Neill Family Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, believes that the quest should end.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-truth-christ-lies-contradiction-philosopher.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-truth-christ-lies-contradiction-philosopher.html
When parole, probation officers choose empathy, returns to jail decline
Heavy caseloads, job stress and biases can strain relations between parole and probation officers and their clients, upping offenders' likelihood of landing back behind bars.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-parole-probation-officers-empathy-decline.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-parole-probation-officers-empathy-decline.html
Scientists identify molecular pathway that helps moving cells avoid aimless wandering
Working with fruit flies, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have identified a new molecular pathway that helps steer moving cells in specific directions. The set of interconnected proteins and enzymes in the pathway act as steering and rudder components that drive cells toward an "intended" rather than random destination, they say.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-molecular-pathway-cells-aimless.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-molecular-pathway-cells-aimless.html
Maternal exposure to chemicals linked to autistic-like behaviours in children
A new study by Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences researchers—published today in the American Journal of Epidemiology—found correlations between increased expressions of autistic-like behaviors in pre-school aged children to gestational exposure to select environmental toxicants, including metals, pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), phthalates, and bisphenol-A (BPA).
Pureshowers.co.uk Introduce Into the Market a Brand-New Shower Filter Cartridge
PureShowers.co.uk design and develop a brand-new shower filter cartridge which incorporates a unique combination of filter mediums that provide higher levels of shower filtration and better water flow. [PR.com]
Leading PEO, INFINITI HR, Ranks 164 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the D.C. Metro Region
Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals: D.C. Metro list employed more than 120,000 people. [PR.com]
Dustin Rose Returns to Live Music at Aurora Colony Vineyards
After a year of COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines, recording artists like BentBeat's Dustin Rose are beginning to return to live venues across the Northwest. [PR.com]
Cal Coast Credit Union Voted Business of the Year in Financial Services Industry
California Coast Credit Union named 2020 Business of the Year in the financial industry by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce. [PR.com]
Pay for Your Kitchen Remodel with Bitcoin Using Award Winning Tridel Construction
Top Las Vegas contractor for residential remodeling and new additions, Tridel Construction is the foremost general contractor to accept payments via Bitcoin; Currently servicing Henderson, Summerlin and Las Vegas [PR.com]
The truth about Christ lies in contradiction, philosopher finds
While the quest to explain how Christ can be both fully human and fully divine enjoys a long, fascinating history, Jc Beall, the O'Neill Family Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, believes that the quest should end.
When parole, probation officers choose empathy, returns to jail decline
Heavy caseloads, job stress and biases can strain relations between parole and probation officers and their clients, upping offenders' likelihood of landing back behind bars.
New research finds majority of children with autism may be 'doing well'
One of the biggest longitudinal research studies of its kind in the world led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) suggests that positive outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more common than previously thought.
Your neighborhood may influence your COVID-19 risk
Markers of the pandemic's impact—testing rates, positivity ratio (cases among total tests), case rates by overall population and deaths—are clustered in neighborhoods, with low-income and predominantly minority communities experiencing worse outcomes than wealthier and predominantly white neighborhoods. The findings, part of the first research to look at comprehensive neighborhood-level data from March through September 2020 from three large U.S. cities—Chicago, New York and Philadelphia—were published today in Annals of Internal Medicine by researchers from Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health.
Scientists identify molecular pathway that helps moving cells avoid aimless wandering
Working with fruit flies, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have identified a new molecular pathway that helps steer moving cells in specific directions. The set of interconnected proteins and enzymes in the pathway act as steering and rudder components that drive cells toward an "intended" rather than random destination, they say.
Monday, March 29, 2021
Algorithm-generated music recommendations may be least accurate for hard rock listeners
Listeners of high-energy music such as hard rock and hip-hop may be given less accurate music recommendations by music recommender systems than listeners of other non-mainstream music, according to research published in the open access journal EPJ Data Science.
Algorithm-generated music recommendations may be least accurate for hard rock listeners
Listeners of high-energy music such as hard rock and hip-hop may be given less accurate music recommendations by music recommender systems than listeners of other non-mainstream music, according to research published in the open access journal EPJ Data Science.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-algorithm-generated-music-accurate-hard.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-algorithm-generated-music-accurate-hard.html
Researchers discover how animals grow their pointy body parts
An interdisciplinary team at Monash University discovered a new universal rule of biological growth that explains surprising similarities in the shapes of sharp structures across the tree of life, including teeth, horns, claws, beaks, animal shells, and even the thorns and prickles of plants.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-animals-pointy-body.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-animals-pointy-body.html
Researchers discover how animals grow their pointy body parts
An interdisciplinary team at Monash University discovered a new universal rule of biological growth that explains surprising similarities in the shapes of sharp structures across the tree of life, including teeth, horns, claws, beaks, animal shells, and even the thorns and prickles of plants.
'Premature' easing of COVID curbs boosts US cases, Fauci says
A recent plateau in new COVID-19 infections in the United States was likely linked to the "premature" easing of anti-virus efforts, top pandemic advisor Anthony Fauci said Sunday.
England resumes outdoor gatherings as COVID lockdown eases
England enters the second phase of its lockdown easing on Monday thanks to a successful vaccination drive, but the government is urging vigilance as another wave of coronavirus sweeps Europe.
Chinese streaming site Bilibili sinks on Hong Kong debut after $2.6 bn IPO
Video streaming site Bilibili sank on its first day trading on Hong Kong's stock exchange on Monday as investors fret over a global sell-off in Chinese tech shares.
Snap lockdown ordered in Australia's Brisbane after virus outbreak
More than two million people in Brisbane were ordered into a three-day lockdown Monday after a cluster of coronavirus cases was detected in Australia's third-biggest city.
WHO report says animals likely source of COVID
A joint WHO-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario and that a lab leak is "extremely unlikely," according to a draft copy obtained by The Associated Press.
China cuts taxes to spur semiconductor development
China announced tax breaks Monday to spur growth of its semiconductor industry following U.S. sanctions that alarmed the ruling Communist Party by cutting off access to American processor chips for tech giant Huawei and some other companies.
SolarWinds hack got emails of top DHS officials
Suspected Russian hackers gained access to email accounts belonging to the Trump administration's head of the Department of Homeland Security and members of the department's cybersecurity staff whose jobs included hunting threats from foreign countries, The Associated Press has learned.
Merkel urges errant German states to stick to virus plan
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday pleaded with Germany's 16 federal states to stop straying from agreed pandemic measures, with her CDU party's ratings plummeting as the country stumbles in its virus response.
Vote count to begin in Amazon union drive
Votes are set to be counted Tuesday on whether to create the first Amazon union in the United States, at a warehouse in Alabama, after a historic, five months-long David vs Goliath campaign.
More exercise, fewer screens: New Australian guidelines for kids in OSHC
Groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia has delivered world-first national-level guidelines to better inform children's physical activity and screen time in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC).
Machine learning helps spot gait problems in individuals with multiple sclerosis
Monitoring the progression of multiple sclerosis-related gait issues can be challenging in adults over 50 years old, requiring a clinician to differentiate between problems related to MS and other age-related issues. To address this problem, researchers are integrating gait data and machine learning to advance the tools used to monitor and predict disease progression.
One in five Colorado high school students has access to firearms
Twenty percent of high school students have easy access to a handgun, according to a new study from the Colorado School of Public Health on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Noninfluenza viruses have rates of illness, death similar to flu
Noninfluenza respiratory viral infections (NIRV) are associated with illness and death rates similar to influenza in hospitalized adults, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Racial diversity within a church is associated with higher average attendance over time
United Methodist churches—whether the congregation is white or not—have higher attendance when located within white neighborhoods. But racial diversity within a church is associated with higher average attendance over time, according to a new study.
Carried with the wind: Mass migration of Larch Budmoth to the Russian High Arctic
Arctic habitats have fascinated biologists for centuries. Their species-poor insect faunas, however, provide little reward for entomologists—scientists who study insects—to justify spending several weeks or even months in the hostile environments of tundra or polar deserts. As a result, data on insects from the High Arctic islands are often based on occasional collecting and remain scarce.
Racial diversity within a church is associated with higher average attendance over time
United Methodist churches—whether the congregation is white or not—have higher attendance when located within white neighborhoods. But racial diversity within a church is associated with higher average attendance over time, according to a new study.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-racial-diversity-church-higher-average.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-racial-diversity-church-higher-average.html
Carried with the wind: Mass migration of Larch Budmoth to the Russian High Arctic
Arctic habitats have fascinated biologists for centuries. Their species-poor insect faunas, however, provide little reward for entomologists—scientists who study insects—to justify spending several weeks or even months in the hostile environments of tundra or polar deserts. As a result, data on insects from the High Arctic islands are often based on occasional collecting and remain scarce.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-mass-migration-larch-budmoth-russian.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-mass-migration-larch-budmoth-russian.html
Scientists identify virus-cell interaction that may explain COVID-19's high infection rate
Bioengineering researchers at Lehigh University have identified a previously unknown interaction between receptors in human cells and the spike, or "S," protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This new information could aid in the development of new strategies to block SARS-CoV-2 entry into human cells.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-virus-cell-interaction-covid-high.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-virus-cell-interaction-covid-high.html
Forests on caffeine: coffee waste can boost forest recovery
A new study finds that coffee pulp, a waste product of coffee production, can be used to speed up tropical forest recovery on post agricultural land. The findings are published in the British Ecological Society journal Ecological Solutions and Evidence.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-forests-caffeine-coffee-boost-forest.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-forests-caffeine-coffee-boost-forest.html
The Latest Blog Post by Raman Kuppuswamy, the Content Creator
Raman Kuppuswamy, a content creator, says that he has released yet another post on his blog Career Ascension Ladder. The title of the post is "A Few Urgent Tips to Grow in Your Career." The content creator adds that he believes that the tips provided in his new post will help struggling employees who are not able to achieve the growth they have been aiming at. [PR.com]
Teen Eco-Influencer Samantha Torres Joins ABC News Radio to Discuss #MeatlessMonday
Teen eco-influencer Samantha Torres joined ABC News Radio’s Aaron Michael Sanchez to discuss the #MeatlessMonday movement that she and other global citizens are promoting to improve the health of our planet - one meatless meal at a time. The high school junior, who was named the 2020 Student Leader of the Year by global environmental nonprofit Grades of Green shared with listeners the importance of plant-based [PR.com]
Scientists identify virus-cell interaction that may explain COVID-19's high infection rate
Bioengineering researchers at Lehigh University have identified a previously unknown interaction between receptors in human cells and the spike, or "S," protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This new information could aid in the development of new strategies to block SARS-CoV-2 entry into human cells.
Forests on caffeine: coffee waste can boost forest recovery
A new study finds that coffee pulp, a waste product of coffee production, can be used to speed up tropical forest recovery on post agricultural land. The findings are published in the British Ecological Society journal Ecological Solutions and Evidence.
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Virus fight stalls in early hot spots New York, New Jersey
A year after becoming a global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, New York and New Jersey are back atop the list of U.S. states with the highest rates of infection.
UK eases lockdown but nervously eyes European virus surge
Britain is taking another small step out of lockdown as it looks nervously at a new virus surge inundating its European neighbors.
Taste and smell gone forever? The anguish of COVID survivors
Three days after testing positive for COVID-19, "everything tasted like cardboard," recalls 38-year-old Elizabeth Medina, who lost her sense of taste and smell at the start of the pandemic. A year later, she fears she will never get them back.
Mexico's real COVID-19 death toll now stands at over 321,000
Mexico's government acknowledged Saturday that the country's true death toll from the coronavirus pandemic now stands above 321,000, almost 60% more than the official test-confirmed number of 201,429.
Paris doctors warn of catastrophic overload of virus cases
Critical care doctors in Paris say surging coronavirus infections could soon overwhelm their ability to care for the sick in the French capital's hospitals, possibly forcing them to choose which patients they have the resources to treat.
French COVID jabs will catch up with Britain 'in a few weeks': Macron
France will have caught up with Britain on the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 "in a few weeks", President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview Sunday amid a row with Britain over vaccine access.
Critica PPE Gains Agreement to Represent American Made Surface Wipes
US Manufacturer, Simpli Brand Company Signs Agreement to Help Get America Back to Work and Back to School [PR.com]
Prospect Home Finance Partners with LeagueSide
Prospect Home Finance, a leader in the mortgage industry, is happy to announce they will have the honor to partner with LeagueSide. LeagueSide operates a specialized marketing service that connects brands to their target markets through youth and local sports sponsorships. LeagueSide is effective for brands and provides much-needed funding to youth sports leagues. The company is tying ordinary marketing and social [PR.com]
DE&S, UK MoD and CTA International to Present on the Integration of CTAS on the British Army's Ajax at Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems 2021
SMi Group Reports: Senior representatives from the DE&S, UK MoD and CTA International are set to speak at the virtual event in June. [PR.com]
Private Placement Equity Markets Now "Steve Muehler – Equity Capital Markets"
Steve Muehler today announced that the “Private Placement Equity Market” has been renamed to “Steve Muehler – Equity Capital Markets.” [PR.com]
Tier5 Reports Rs. 7 Cr. Revenue in Last Financial Year
Kolkata based software company achieved this feat within five years since inception [PR.com]
US DoD to Present Several Key Briefings at SMi’s 2nd Future Soldier Technology USA 2021
SMi Group Reports: Key US DoD briefings on new, disruptive soldier technology are to feature at the 2nd Annual Future Soldier Technology USA Virtual Conference, taking place on June 8th and 9th, 2021. [PR.com]
German Army to Discuss How They’re Modernising German Armoured Vehicles at Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe 2021
SMi Group Reports: Brigadier General Frank Pieper, Chief Digital Officer for Land Forces, German Army, will be presenting on digitisation and modernisation programmes for German armoured vehicles. [PR.com]
New Children's Book Teaches Kids About Friendship, Empathy and Problem-Solving
Best friends Flossy the cat and Pebbles the Dane prove that dogs and cats really can be friends, despite their differences. [PR.com]
AppJetty Launches Flare Theme Builder for Magento
AppJetty has launched Flare Theme Builder with the aim of enabling them to reduce the hassle of Magento store owners in building their sites from scratch. [PR.com]
Pink Paws Launches Its New Branch Store at Kasba
Pink Paws, the all-in-one pet care store in Kolkata, launches its branch store at Kasba. Read this press release to get some more pieces of valuable information. [PR.com]
Commericent Announces Partnership with Plus+ to Further Specialize in CRM, BI, and Business Solutions
Commercient and Plus+ look to improve client interactions and infrastructure capabilities. Plus+ is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, and has been working with clients to achieve their goals through transformative solutions for over 20 years. [PR.com]
Marine Online’s Platform Offers Shipowners Direct Access to Marine Services
ADK Maritime Pte Ltd enlisted the help of Marine Online for their vessel’s safety-related works to be carried out in China. [PR.com]
2021 Recruitment Outlook and COVID-19's Impact on Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals in Singapore
Insights from Ethos BeathChapman’s survey of over 200 mid to senior level Supply Chain and Procurement professionals in Singapore and Southeast Asia. [PR.com]
AIEDC and GENESIS-A.I. Signed an MOU Cooperation Agreement, The 2 Companies Are on the Equity Crowdfunding Platform NetCapital.com
The Parties will coordinate their efforts as it relates to common goals in the field of Research and Development Work related to Artificial Intelligence, as well as - Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). [PR.com]
Henderson Franklin’s IP Group to Discuss Intellectual Property Concepts That Drive Business to Collier County Trial Lawyers
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Attorneys Edward Livingston, Mark Nieds and Luca Hickman will present a virtual CLE for the Collier County Bar Association’s Civil Trial Lawyers Section on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. The session, “Competitive Advantage: Understanding Key Intellectual Property Concepts that Drive Business,” will provide an [PR.com]
Enterprise Knowledge Graph Foundation and Knowledge Graph Conference Launch Joint Global Survey on the State of the Knowledge Graph Industry
The Enterprise Knowledge Graph Foundation (EKGF) and the Knowledge Graph Conference (KGC) are partnering to conduct the first comprehensive global survey about the size, nature, and direction of the knowledge graph industry. The survey asks for candid views about adoption maturity, use case drivers, and organizational requirements. Responses will be anonymized and kept strictly confidential. This survey, which takes [PR.com]
DC Web Fest 9 Celebrates the Best of Industry and Indie Content Virtually
Set for April 9-11, the invitation-only event will have industry and indie works that feature writers and actors from Saturday Night Live, a documentary on the D.C. government that features D.C.'s Mayor Bowser, HBO and Netflix screeners, works featuring a Cannes award winner and presence from all over the globe. [PR.com]
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Dial Up Earth Day Festivities by Partying with Paint and Sip Live on Earth Day 2021
Join Paint and Sip Live in supporting environmental non-profit Earth Matter NY. [PR.com]
"Ready to Love" (Season 3) Cast Member & Health Guru Tony Stubbs Jumps Into the Vitamin Supplement Biz
We are Created to be Strong, Healthy, & Self-Healing. [PR.com]
Invite from Jim Polarine and Geeta Singh, Co-Chairs to Join Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast Virtual Conference
SMi Group Reports: Co-Chairs, Jim Polarine and Geeta Singh at SMi’s 4th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast Virtual Conference invite microbiologists to join this June 2021. [PR.com]
Scottsdale Philharmonic Resumes Concerts, Schedules Auditions for Its Youth Orchestra in May
The Scottsdale Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to announce its first concert in 2021. The premier spring concert is on Sunday, May 2, 4 p.m., at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Scottsdale Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will hold auditions for its Youth Orchestra in May and October. “All of our musicians are excited to be able to safely resume our rehearsals and performances,” says Joy [PR.com]
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Addresses Health Qualification Issues
Consumers can get important information on health conditions that may be acceptable when applying for long-term care insurance. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance consumers want to avoid being declined for coverage due to existing or prior health issues. [PR.com]
WHISHWORKS Named UK Partner of the Year 2021 by MuleSoft
WHISHWORKS today announced it has been named UK Partner of the Year 2021 by MuleSoft, provider of the world’s #1 integration and API platform. [PR.com]
Church of Scientology Nashville Continues to Encourage Safety Measures Against COVID-19
The Churches of Scientology Disaster Response are known for helping communities during times of emergency. [PR.com]
Private Placement Debt Markets is Now “Steve Muehler – Debt Capital Markets”
Steve Muehler today announced that the “Private Placement Debt Market” has been renamed to “Steve Muehler – Debt Capital Markets.” [PR.com]
Drug-Free Tennessee Plans Virtual Awareness Campaign for World Health Day 2021
Drug-Free Tennessee is planning a virtual awareness campaign for World Health Day this April 2021. [PR.com]
Easily Integrate SAP Business One and Magento with INSYNC's iPaaS Solution – APPSeCONNECT
A deep dive into how APPSeCONNECT is streamlining the integration process SAP Business One and Magento. [PR.com]
NATO and Eastern European Nations Discuss Enhancing International Rotary Collaboration at Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe 2021
SMi Group Reports: Four expert speakers will be speaking on the topic of the importance of international rotary collaboration at the virtual event in May. [PR.com]
Tyto Athene Awarded $31 Million Contract Supporting U.S. Fleet Cyber Command Consolidated Cryptologic Program, Defense Cryptologic Program, & Tactical Cryptologic Program
Tyto Athene was awarded a $31 million contract providing technical direction, engineering, installation and maintenance of electronic systems for the Consolidated Cryptologic Program, Defense Cryptologic Program and Tactical Cryptologic Program in support of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command. [PR.com]
Mary’s Center’s President and CEO Announces Departure
Maria Gomez Will Leave a Thriving Organization in the DC Region after 33 years. [PR.com]
Tweaking Technologies Introduces StopAllAds Browser Extension for Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Edge users can now use StopAllAds Browser Extension to block intrusive ads. [PR.com]
New Book Out: "Peter Pike and the Revenge of the Romanovs" by Neal W. Fandek
The third book in the exciting and thought-provoking Peter Pike series, "Peter Pike and the Revenge of the Romanovs," is here. [PR.com]
Krystopia: A Puzzle Journey - the Visually Stunning Puzzle Adventure Game, Out Now on Nintendo Switch
GodSpeed Games partners with Antler Interactive to bring the visually stunning puzzle adventure game, Krystopia: A Puzzle Journey on Nintendo Switch. [PR.com]
Fastyle Provides Tips on How to Lose Weight in Quarantine
Health experts at Fastyle, a popular health & fitness app providing science-backed guides to intermittent fasting, suggest people raise awareness of weight gain during the pandemic and provide diet tips. [PR.com]
Main Line Family Lawyer Sarinia Feinman Interviewed on RVN TV’s “Financial Planning Explained”
Family lawyer Sarinia Feinman was interviewed by Mike Menninger on his show “Financial Planning Explained.” [PR.com]
Kareem Chef Halwa Recalled
Kareem Mart recalls “Halva” because of possible health risks. Kareem Mart of Garden City, MI, is recalling its 1 lb. and 2 lb. Kareem Chef brand “Halva,” “Halva with Pistachio,” and “Halva with Chocolate” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail [PR.com]
Metro Safety Training Offers Red Cross Certified Emergency First Aid Training with CPR/AED Level C Valid for 3 Years
The renowned training school offers first aid training and workplace safety courses with accredited certifications in British Columbia. [PR.com]
Best Faith-Based Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 24th Annual WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best faith-based Websites in the world as part of their 25th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including all religious denominations websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for advertising [PR.com]
Sky Ridge Medical Center Acquires Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), a Minimally Invasive Surgical Option for Brain Surgery
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive robotically controlled laser thermotherapy that uses MRI guided laser light to ablate (destroy) unwanted tissue in the brain where the lesion, or abnormal tissue, originates. Unlike traditional brain surgery, a procedure with this system does not require a large incision. Instead, a neurosurgeon creates a small hole in the skull, about the diameter of a [PR.com]
Principled Technologies Finds That Running VMware Tanzu on a VMware vSphere 7.0 & Dell EMC PowerEdge Server Solution Can Provide Centralized Container Management Features
In a new report, Principled Technologies (PT) describes their experience deploying and managing containers with VMware Tanzu in a VMware vSphere 7.0 Update 1 environment running on Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd servers. [PR.com]
Friday, March 26, 2021
Bizdata’s eZintegrations Platform Streamlines Human Capital Integration Solutions for Corporations
Bizdata Inc., the global cloud solutions and integrations company announced a series of new use-case-driven integration designed to strengthen HR management across the entire employee lifecycle. [PR.com]
Inspect Point Expert Becomes Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) Mentor to John Jay College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Inspect Point cofounder and fire protection expert, Drew Slocum, is a mentor to colleges to encourage students to pursue careers in fire protection and life safety. There is a need for people in this important and rewarding field. [PR.com]
Infosec Study: NICE Framework Adoption Drives 57% Increase in Cybersecurity Recruiting Satisfaction
Study Shows How Enterprise IT Leaders Clarify Cybersecurity Roles and Drive Hiring Success [PR.com]
GeoComm Releases Software Application Aimed at Empowering GIS Data Users and Data Maintainers
GeoComm, a leading provider of Public Safety Location Intelligence®, announces the release of GeoComm Contributor an application designed specifically for achieving Public Safety Grade GIS Data. By improving workflows and collaboration, GeoComm Contributor empowers a wide range of local GIS data authorities to overcome day-to-day GIS maintenance workflow challenges with a consistent method to submit updates. [PR.com]
Dunlap Industries, Inc. Made in Tennessee Manufacturers Spotlight
The University of Tennessee’s Center for Industrial Service’s “Made In Tennessee” program, which spotlights manufacturers in the state of Tennessee, recently highlighted Dunlap Industries. The video is narrated by the President of Dunlap Industries Inc., Robert Kwasnik. He shares some of Dunlap Industries history over the last 50+ years ago and explains how Dunlap has diversified to serve their [PR.com]
Avant Healthcare Professionals Recognized on Inc. Magazine List of the 250 Fastest-Growing Florida Businesses
Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced it has been named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 250 fastest-growing Florida businesses for 2021. [PR.com]
New Introduction - DIRAK/FDB Panel Fittings Flush Surface, Stainless Steel Compression Latches
FDB introduce a pair of flush-mounted compression latches made of stainless steel with different housing lengths, one with a fixed but exchangeable cam, the other with tool-less adjustment using a knurled wheel. [PR.com]
New Fantasy Novel Full of Magic, Machines, and Adventure in the Old West to be Released by 5310 Publishing
A new dystopian fantasy from Sara Bushway will be released in June. Honey Beaumont is the first dystopian fiction from 5310 Publishing, and Sara's debut novel. [PR.com]
Jatheon Technologies Publishes Education Compliance Checklist for Electronic Records
Jatheon Technologies Inc., a tech company specializing in large scale data archiving for compliance and ediscovery, has compiled a checklist for electronic record retention and management intended for educational institutions, primarily in the United States. [PR.com]
New Locking Solutions Guide for Commercial Vehicles from EMKA
EMKA announce updated guidance at the www.emka.co.uk website for design and production engineers working in the Commercial Vehicle industry. [PR.com]
Mayaland Hotels and Resorts Endorse RateTiger for Online Distribution
The Mexican hospitality group witnesses increase in occupancy & online revenue. [PR.com]
Military Space USA 2021 to Host US DoD Panel Discussion on "Delivering the Next Generation of Space Leaders"
The 2nd annual Military Space USA conference will feature a panel discussion with US Space Force and US Air Force representatives on training and education within the US space enterprise. [PR.com]
Fastyle App Saw Rapid Growth Due to the Impact of Quarantine Weight Gain
Globally, 35.82% of people reported that they had gained weight during the pandemic. And along with it, Fastyle App saw a rapid growth in subscribers. [PR.com]
Conference Chair for MilSatCom USA 2021 Has Released an Official Invitation Letter
Mr Alula Berhane, CEO, ABB International Consulting, LLC, has invited military, government and industry experts within SATCOM to attend MilSatCom USA 2021. [PR.com]
UK DIT Joins Forces with Nigeria’s Mining Community with Online Trade Show
The UK Department of International Trade (UK DIT) has announced their partnership with the organisers of Nigeria Mining Week, for the launch of an exciting digital trade show, the Alternative Mining Equipment Trade Show, aiming to drive collaboration between the UK and Nigeria for the development of mining activities. Despite the recent challenges to the industry globally, the interest in Nigeria’s mining future [PR.com]
Alcineo Achieves American Express ExpressPay Certification for Its SoftPOS SDK
The certification of SoftPOS SDK validates the software based payment application embedded into Android smartphones or tablets enabling ExpressPay transactions. The softPOS technology integrates contactless smartcard payment functionality to software-based environment eliminating the hardware constraints. [PR.com]
Tysons Corner Immigration Law Firm Educates on What to Bring to a K1 Visa Interview
Johnson & Masumi, PC, a Tysons Corner, VA immigration law firm, recently released a blog that explains the crucial documents you need to bring to a K1 Visa interview. The new article focuses on helping those seeking K1 visas understand what is needed for approval. [PR.com]
IKS Health Announces Name Change to Clinical Solution Services
Capturing enhanced financial and clinical value for its clients, these name changes better represent the unity of IKS Health’s services. [PR.com]
MOXIE Solar Now SunPower Authorized Dealer
MOXIE today announced it will join forces with SunPower to sell all-in-one SunPower® solar panel and energy storage systems. The deal, signed by MOXIE CEO Jason Hall, leverages SunPower’s decades of technology development in renewable energy with MOXIE’s commitment to customer service and mission of leading the change to a sustainable world. SunPower currently boasts the most efficient photovoltaic panels [PR.com]
Be Strong International’s Marriage Matters Program to Host Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution Event
Uncertainty in employment and daily living, including food, has caused a great amount of stress on relationships, particularly marriages, during the pandemic. In response, Strong International’s new Marriage Matters program will host a Drive-Thru Community Fair and Food Distribution next month. The free event will take place on Friday, August 9, 2020, between 10 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the South Dade YMCA, 9355 SW [PR.com]
Be Strong International Awards Community Leaders at Charity Event
Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Madame Daniella Levine Cava, will be presenting eight community leaders with an award honoring their contributions during the pandemic at Be Strong International’s Spring Charity Event on Thursday, April 22. The invite-only event is intended to honor donors, sponsors, and other supporters, while also highlighting their services and programs that have positively affected parents and [PR.com]
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Measurable changes in brain activity during first few months of studying a new language
A study with first-time learners of Japanese has measured how brain activity changes after just a few months of studying a new language. The results show that acquiring a new language initially boosts brain activity, which then reduces as language skills improve.
New genetic clues point to new treatments for 'silent' stroke
Scientists have identified new genetic clues in people who've had small and often apparently 'silent' strokes that are difficult to treat and a major cause of vascular dementia, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and published in The Lancet Neurology.
Leaders and Disruptors Prepare to Share Their Secrets at the 2021 Customer Success Summit
The Customer Success Summit will arm delegates with the knowledge they need to build closer client relationships. Accessible from anywhere in the world, the summit will take place on May 18 and 19, 2021. [PR.com]
MusicSOL Launches Nationally with Online Music Lessons
MusicSOL launches online classes reaching over 10,000 families across the U.S. MusicSOL.net, the leading website for online music lessons, connecting teachers and students across the U.S. [PR.com]
New Childress Ink Client Patricia Broome Publishes Essays Featuring Her Asian Heritage, with Pieces Providing Hope and Inspiration
Sharing her connection and pride in her Asian-America heritage, author and Childress Ink client Patricia Broome shares hopeful words from the heart to educate and encourage readers. [PR.com]
Active Grow DLC Listed LoPro Max LED Grow Lights Video: Watch and Learn About Far-Red Wavelengths, High CRI Benefits and the PBAR Spectral Range
Watch the video for Active Grow's DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Listed LoPro Max LED Luminaires and learn about horticultural lighting concepts like the benefits of high CRI light, the impact of far-red wavelengths, the Emerson Effect and why the extended PBAR (280-800 nm) spectral range may be more useful for understanding lighting for plants than the traditional PAR (400-700 nm) spectral range. In addition, Active [PR.com]
MTS Management Group's The Impersonators Will Release Rock Opera Full Length This Friday
MTS' Tom Tikka and Antti Autio will release the Rock Opera concept album, “Life Of Grant” on Friday, March 26, 2021. [PR.com]
iGrafx Named Category Leader for Business Process Management and Workflow Management Software by GetApp
iGrafx listed as leader in Multiple categories based on user reviews by GetApp. [PR.com]
Watts Battery Selected to Present at the 2021 NREL Industry Growth Forum
One of 40 cleantech startups selected globally, Watts Battery will present its energy reservation system to potential investors and other cleantech industry stakeholder. Watts Battery has been selected to present its energy management system to investors and industry representatives at the 2021 NREL Industry Growth Forum (IGF) to be held virtually on April 20-22, 2021. [PR.com]
Top Workplace, Engel & Völkers Belleair, Presents 2020 Production Awards
Engel & Völkers Belleair Real Estate Advisors Receive Awards for 2020 Production [PR.com]
Southern Charm Farmhouse Introduces New Line of Soy Wax Candles
Southern Charm Farmhouse, a new provider of soy wax candles, is introducing a new product line for both wholesale and retail distribution. Founder and owners have created an amazing family of soy-based candles that stimulates the senses on contact. Simply light the candle and enjoy. [PR.com]
Commercient and Cloud Construction LLC, a Salesforce Partner, Are Proud to Announce Their Partnership
Commercient signs a new partnership with Cloud Construction LLC, a Salesforce Partner based in San Diego, California, USA, that provides services to improve businesses and that builds Salesforce projects. [PR.com]
Modern Campus Acquires Interactive Campus Map and Virtual Tour Provider Nucloud
Acquisition Highlights Company’s Commitment to Enable Higher Education Institutions to Deliver Massively Personalized Student Journeys That Drive High Student Engagement and Enrollment. [PR.com]
Operation Food Search Hosts Feast for Change Fundraiser
Farm-to-fork experience to benefit the nonprofit's hunger relief services. [PR.com]
Alpha Hale Consulting Launches Its New Start-Up Division
Alpha Hale Consulting are pleased to announce that they have launched a startup division within their boutique management consultancy. Services include a range of bespoke tailored services focussing on strategy consulting, business mentoring and advanced data analytics. [PR.com]
Introducing the Premier Music International Competition (PMIC) - an Innovative and Forward Thinking Online Music Competition
The COVID-19 pandemic is responsible for introducing social distancing, remote learning and also music festival and competition cancellations. We all know that musicians are facing incredible difficulties during these times but music students also face a struggle of a different kind, namely to show what they are capable of. A few of them can find comfort, happiness and success on social media, but many are left [PR.com]
NJCTS Announces Passing of Founder and Beloved Leader, Faith W. Rice
Rice was a pioneer in advocacy for individuals with Tourette Syndrome. [PR.com]
Principled Technologies Finds That Latest-Generation Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 Server Can Deliver More Raw IOPS Than Its Predecessor
In hands on testing at Principled Technologies (PT), the new Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 server delivered more input/output operations per second (IOPS) and disk bandwidth as well as lower latency in multiple input/output profiles than the previous-generation Dell EMC PowerEdge R640. [PR.com]
Florida-Based EdTech Startup Formed with Joint Venture Between Two European Technology Companies
MergingMinds International, Oneclick AG and Connect4Success AG join forces to launch EduPortle(TM). [PR.com]
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Frequent consumption of meals prepared away from home associated with an increased risk of death
Dining out is a popular activity worldwide, but there has been little research into its association with health outcomes. Investigators looked at the association between eating out and risk of death and concluded that eating out very frequently is significantly associated with an increased risk of all-cause death, which warrants further investigation. Their results appear in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Lawyers used sheepskin as anti-fraud device for hundreds of years to stop fraudsters pulling the woo
Medieval and early modern lawyers chose to write on sheepskin parchment because it helped prevent fraud, new analysis suggests.
Lawyers used sheepskin as anti-fraud device for hundreds of years to stop fraudsters pulling the woo
Medieval and early modern lawyers chose to write on sheepskin parchment because it helped prevent fraud, new analysis suggests.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-lawyers-sheepskin-anti-fraud-device-hundreds.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-lawyers-sheepskin-anti-fraud-device-hundreds.html
Miscarriage linked to increased risk of early death
Women who experience a miscarriage appear to be more likely to die prematurely (before age 70), particularly from cardiovascular disease, than women with all other pregnancy outcomes, suggests research published by The BMJ today.
Non-drug therapies as good as or better than drugs for treating depression in people with dementia
Non-drug therapies as good as or better than drugs for treating depression in people with dementia
Even small increases in nitrogen dioxide levels could be linked to heightened risk of heart and respiratory death
Even small increases in nitrogen dioxide levels in the air may be linked to increases in cardiovascular and respiratory deaths, according to research published by The BMJ today.
WholesaleItalianFood.com Launches New Website and Online Italian Food Marketplace
WholesaleItalianFood.com launches a new wholesale website and online marketplace that will deliver authentic, high quality Imported Italian foods to your home, restaurant, and/or business. The new upgraded WholesaleItalianFood.com website will offer registered business wholesale accounts, access to a specialized pallet program with reduced pricing, and discounted freight rates. “We are excited to make ordering [PR.com]
Susan K. Wehrley’s New Book, "The Women’s Leadership Handbook," Outlines 3 Steps to Elevate Women Leaders
As a Leadership Coach for over 30 years, Susan K. Wehrley owner of BIZremedies, witnessed firsthand how professional women struggled with taking the risk to speak up and make decisions, more than their male colleagues. That is why Wehrley wrote her 11th book called “Women’s Leadership Handbook," with just 3 steps: Awaken, Goal-Alignment & Pivot. [PR.com]
Girl Scouts Participate in Spring Break Service Project with Keep Irving Beautiful Troops 1810, 6458 Clean at Rock Island Trail
What do Irving Girl Scout Troops do during spring break? They find a way to be of service to the community. Members of Troops 6458 and 1810 joined with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) for a cleanup March 17 near the Rock Island Road Bike and Pedestrian Trail. The troops participated in a similar project earlier in this year and were excited to return for a second cleanup. The volunteers observed all safety guidelines by [PR.com]
Snyder Building Construction Completes Sonic Drive Thru Addition
Snyder Building Construction has completed the addition of a drive-thru and associated site improvements at the Sonic Drive-In location in Golden, Colorado. Guests now have the option to drive through or drive in at their South Golden Road location. “The drive-thru addition gives guests another option to limit contact for those wanting to dine with us,” says Dora Simonds, Sonic Drive-In franchisee. [PR.com]
Argus Broker Affiliate Announces Sale of New Missouri Self Storage Facility at Certificate of Occupancy
Larry Goldman, CCIM, of Goldman Investment Advisors, is pleased to announce the sale of Storage Sense in Lee’s Summit, Missouri (Kansas City Metro) for $8,200,000. The sale closed February 25th, 2021 and the facility sold to Dromedary CC, LLC. Storage Sense opened in February 2021, three weeks prior to the sale. Strickland Construction acted as the developer and design/builder of the project. Storage Sense sits on [PR.com]
Private Placement Markets Beings Its 144A Bond Funding Program for Real Estate Loans
Steve Muehler today announced that Private Placement Markets has begun its 144A Bond Funding Program for Commercial Real Estate Loans throughout the United States. [PR.com]
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Celebrates 30th Anniversary
St. Louis company is one of the region's largest family owned independent insurance agencies. [PR.com]
Saint Louis Closet Co. Gave Back to 12 Nonprofits Despite COVID-19
Saint Louis Closet Co. is announcing that they have donated a total of $38,918.23 to 12 local nonprofit organizations through their giveback effort, Closets for a Cause. This initiative has lasted for 12 months despite the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue throughout 2021. Each month, the designer, manufacturer, and installer of custom closets and organizational systems allocates a percentage of all sales to a charity [PR.com]
MTS Management Group's Izzie's Caravan Returns with New Music
"Blow The Lid" is the MTS blues rock band's first new release in more than 6 months. [PR.com]
Dubai Islamic Bank and Codebase Technologies Launch Roshan Digital Account App in Pakistan
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) announced the launch of its Roshan Digital Account platform, built in collaboration with global open API banking solution provider Codebase Technologies, to facilitate frictionless digital onboarding and seamless overseas banking and investing for non-resident Pakistanis. As an emerging market for FinTechs, customers in Pakistan are increasingly receptive to digital [PR.com]
Clearsense Secures $30 Million in New Funding to Fuel Growth as a Cutting-Edge Data Platform Technology
Clearsense, an advanced data management and analytics technology platform serving the healthcare industry, announced today it has closed $30 million in financing in partnership led by Health Catalyst Capital. Clearsense will use the new capital to build out its technology and advisory services to lead enterprise data strategies, empowering access to and value from data in ways that weren’t previously possible. [PR.com]
NAG Marine Partners with DASPOS International Inc. to Provide Cutting Edge Fire Prevention Technology
NAG Marine, Norfolk, Virginia, has partnered with DASPOS International Inc. in its mission to prevent engine room fires before they occur and bring ships and people back to port safely. NAG Marine will provide the DASPOS Fire Prevention System including the LAS -10 Detector and H-18 Hot Box Detector to the US Marine Market with a primary focus on ships of the US NAVY, Military Sealift Command, and US ARMY. [PR.com]
Rhonda M. Vetere Joins VETtoCEO Advisory Board
VETtoCEO proudly announces its newest Advisory Board Member, Rhonda M. Vetere. Rhonda is a seasoned C-Suite executive and passionate global leader in technology. She joins VETtoCEO in their quest to create the next population of veteran business owners. The daughter of a Vietnam Veteran and a staunch veteran advocate, she brings the energy, passion and business experience this noble cause deserves. “I am honored to [PR.com]
Pandemic and Brexit Prompt Surge in Online Learning and Assessment
Over the last year – faced with COVID-19 and Brexit among other issues - people have become a lot clearer about what matters to them and, therefore, their priorities in work and life. Lockdown has given people time to re-evaluate their lives and reassess their priorities. “At least, that’s what our customers – especially those in the public sector – have been telling us,” said Wendy [PR.com]
Frontier Agriculture Partners with WHISHWORKS to Drive Innovation in Customer Experience
WHISHWORKS partnered with Frontier Agriculture to enhance their game-changing MyFarm farm management platform and become the go-to portal for all of Frontier’s digital services. [PR.com]
Infopro Learning Recognized as a Strategic Leader on Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning 2021
Infopro Learning retains position for the second time in a row as a Strategic Leader in 2021 Fosway 9-Grid™ report for digital learning. [PR.com]
Top 100 Registry Honors Kindra Deneau as Arizona’s Attorney of the Year for 2020
Featured in Top 100 Lawyers Magazine, Q3 & Q4 Edition, Kindra Deneau is a seasoned counselor, litigator, business owner, and mentor. [PR.com]
3Alpha LLC Helps Businesses Improve Their Efficiency Through Customized Outsourced Solutions
3Alpha LLC improves the efficiency of businesses across different channels such as data digitization and accounting. [PR.com]
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Light pollution drives increased risk of West Nile virus
Florida has experienced a relatively mild winter, which typically translates to more mosquitoes in the summer and more birds on which they can feast. If history repeats itself, it's likely there will be an uptick in West Nile virus cases this year, especially in the outer fringes of the suburbs where much of the nighttime illumination emanates from the skyglow of nearby cities.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-pollution-west-nile-virus.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-pollution-west-nile-virus.html
Light pollution drives increased risk of West Nile virus
Florida has experienced a relatively mild winter, which typically translates to more mosquitoes in the summer and more birds on which they can feast. If history repeats itself, it's likely there will be an uptick in West Nile virus cases this year, especially in the outer fringes of the suburbs where much of the nighttime illumination emanates from the skyglow of nearby cities.
Snappy evolution was behind the success of ancient crocodiles
New research led by the University of Bristol has revealed that crocodiles once flourished on land and in the oceans as a result of fast evolution.
Snappy evolution was behind the success of ancient crocodiles
New research led by the University of Bristol has revealed that crocodiles once flourished on land and in the oceans as a result of fast evolution.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-snappy-evolution-success-ancient-crocodiles.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-snappy-evolution-success-ancient-crocodiles.html
Individual SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody immunity lasts from days to decades
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Infectious Diseases Labs found that antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 wane at different rates, lasting for mere days in some individuals, while remaining present in others for decades. The study, published in The Lancet Microbe, shows that the severity of the infection could be a deciding factor in having longer-lasting antibodies. Individuals with low levels of neutralizing antibodies may still be protected from COVID-19 if they have a robust T-cell immunity.
Roche reports promising results from anti-COVID cocktail
Swiss pharma giant Roche announced Tuesday promising results from clinical trials of an anti-COVID cocktail developed with US biotech firm Regeneron.
Nintendo teams up with Pokemon Go creator for smartphone games
Japanese games giant Nintendo is teaming up with the US firm behind runaway hit Pokemon Go to develop augmented reality smartphone games, the two companies said Tuesday.
China's Baidu debuts in Hong Kong after $3.1 bn IPO
Chinese search engine Baidu debuted on Hong Kong's stock exchange Tuesday after raising $3.1 billion in its initial public offering, the latest mainland tech giant to flock to the financial hub.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-china-baidu-debuts-hong-kong.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-china-baidu-debuts-hong-kong.html
Nintendo teams up with Pokemon Go creator for smartphone games
Japanese games giant Nintendo is teaming up with the US firm behind runaway hit Pokemon Go to develop augmented reality smartphone games, the two companies said Tuesday.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-nintendo-teams-pokemon-creator-smartphone.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-nintendo-teams-pokemon-creator-smartphone.html
'Catastrophic' Australia floods prompt helicopter rescues
Military helicopters, jet skis and rubber boats were deployed to rescue people stranded by "catastrophic" floods along Australia's populous east coast Tuesday, with thousands of homes damaged.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-catastrophic-australia-prompt-helicopter.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-catastrophic-australia-prompt-helicopter.html
Facebook hit by French lawsuit over hate speech
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Facebook in France, saying the website breaks its own terms by failing to protect users against hate speech.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-facebook-french-lawsuit-speech.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-facebook-french-lawsuit-speech.html
US weather model upgraded to better forecast extreme events
The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards and downpours, as well as day-to-day weather.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-weather-extreme-events.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-weather-extreme-events.html
A leader's gender plays a role in local government sustainability policymaking
When it comes to local government, does the gender of a mayor or county executive matter in sustainability policymaking? Yes, but only in certain ways, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-leader-gender-role-local-sustainability.html
source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-leader-gender-role-local-sustainability.html
'Catastrophic' Australia floods prompt helicopter rescues
Military helicopters, jet skis and rubber boats were deployed to rescue people stranded by "catastrophic" floods along Australia's populous east coast Tuesday, with thousands of homes damaged.
AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated' data in US vaccine trials: regulator
AstraZeneca may have included out-of-date drug data in information provided during US trials for its COVID-19 vaccine, a regulator said late Monday, citing concerns from a monitoring board.
Facebook hit by French lawsuit over hate speech
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Facebook in France, saying the website breaks its own terms by failing to protect users against hate speech.
Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
US weather model upgraded to better forecast extreme events
The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards and downpours, as well as day-to-day weather.
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