Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Kansas Drivers Earn Discounts with DriveSafe Online® Certificate

Car insurance discounts available to eligible Kansas drivers who complete the online defensive driving course. [PR.com]

Impact of COVID-19 in Africa 'vastly underestimated' warn researchers

The impact of COVID-19 in Africa has been vastly underestimated, warn researchers in a study published by The BMJ today.

Should we criminalize those who spread misinformation about vaccines?

Concern is growing about the spread of false information about vaccines. But should we consider criminalising people who deliberately spread false information—or could this do more harm than good? Two experts debate the issue in The BMJ.

Deaths from food allergy rare and decreasing in the UK, finds study

Deaths from serious allergic reactions ("anaphylaxis") due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data had found. This is despite an increase in hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis over the same time.

Tuberculosis vaccine may protect newborns against other infectious diseases: study

The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) could protect newborns against a variety of common infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections, chest infections and diarrhoea, according to a new study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Most European countries ignore patients with severe mental illness in COVID-19 vaccine strategy

A survey by Europe's main psychiatric and mental health patient organizations shows that only 4 out of 20 European countries prioritize COVID vaccinations for individuals with severe mental disorders (such as psychosis and mood problems), despite a wealth of scientific evidence showing that these patients are amongst the most at risk. This is published today in the peer-reviewed journal Lancet Psychiatry.

Allegro Music Academy to Offer New Dance Classes

In collaboration with Natasha Barrera of Bachata Fuego, one of Sarasota's most distinguished institutions prepares all new kinds of dance classes. [PR.com]

Behavioral Economist Publishes White Paper on Pent-Up Demand in the Travel Industry

Sandra Thomas-Comenole, behavioral economist and award winning marketing professional, published a white paper entitled, "Are we experiencing pent-up demand in the travel industry?" Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the term "pent-up demand" has become the battle cry of the travel industry. Which leaves one to question whether pent-up demand exists in the travel industry, the factors that [PR.com]

TVS Select Network Adds Impact News, Chef Roc, Money TV, Insider Exclusive, and Zoomed in on WatchYour.TV Platform, Powered by Tulix

More than 100 new episodes of current programming is being added to the TVS Select Network, one of 36 TVSMicroChannels.Com on the streaming ad supported free to view post cable network service. [PR.com]

Delray Systems Signs Master Distributor Agreement with 3D Printer Manufacturer Omni3D

DELRAY Systems LLC announced today that it has signed a master distributor agreement with Omni3D Industrial 3D printer manufacturer located in Poland. [PR.com]

Midas Hospitality Names Minnesota Area Director of Sales

Jena Ahlman to manage overall sales for Brooklyn Park properties. [PR.com]

For the First Time Ever, Softline Was Recognized as the Best Industrial Design Solutions Partner of Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software, the world renowned developer of software products for industrial design, for the first time ever recognized Softline as the best partner in the EMEA region. [PR.com]

PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS Introduces YPortal App

YPortal APP: The city that travels with you. [PR.com]

New Book Offers Golden Nuggets to Help Entrepreneurs Make Better Decisions for Business Growth in Today's Economy

Chief Visionary and Author, Natasha E. Davis, Releases “25 Valuable Golden Nuggets to Start, Stabilize and Scale Any Business” on Amazon [PR.com]

Adtelligent Introduces Native Support for AMP Ads

Adtelligent is now offering native support for Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) integrations to help publishers with ad monetization. An ad technology company, Adtelligent, helps publishers get better yield using a holistic approach to supply and demand management. [PR.com]

Shufti Pro’s Reveals That Global Identity Fraud Increased 3.36% in 2020

Shufti Pro, a worldwide KYC and AML service provider empowered with cutting edge AI, recently published its 2020 Global Identity Fraud Report which unveiled that identity fraud increased by 3.36% in 2020. According to the report, account takeovers and identity thefts are the most common types of online frauds. United States citizens face 7-10% identity theft every year and 21% of them face it multiple times. 25,036 data [PR.com]

Speaker Line-Up for MilSatCom USA 2021 Announced

SMi Reports: the 5th annual MilSatCom USA conference will take place online as a virtual event on June 23rd – 24th, 2021. [PR.com]

eCom counters COVID-19’s Adverse Effects on Learning and Development

As COVID-19 continues to have a major effect on the UK’s economic activity – encouraging both remote working and remote learning - eCom Scotland is discovering a growing appetite among customers for ready-made eLearning materials. [PR.com]

Leading Demand Generation Company Switches to TEB Business Automation from Salesforce

TEBillion starts the year off remarkably by signing up a leading demand generation company based in India as part of its thriving customer network. The demand generation company was previously using Salesforce and made the switch to TEB business automation tools. The leading demand generation company had been using Salesforce for their demand generation. The company decided to move to TEB Salesforce for features and [PR.com]

OD Beach Rentals Joins Thomas Real Estate, Inc.

OD Beach Rentals, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., has merged with Thomas Real Estate, Inc., of North Myrtle Beach. The merger expands the services of the Thomas Beach Vacations division. [PR.com]

Midcoast Properties, Inc. Assists in the Sale of Storage Solutions, Lafayette, Georgia

Midcoast Properties, Inc. announces the sale of Storage Solutions, located in Lafayette, Georgia. [PR.com]

Rumpa Amornmarn, MD Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. and Will be Featured on the Back Cover of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine

Rumpa Amornmarn, MD of Kissimmee, Florida has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of radiation oncology. Dr. Amornmarn will be featured on the back cover of the Winter issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. These women are recognized for their achievements, credentials, [PR.com]

Surface Protection International Reveals Its New DoorWrap Door Protection for Builders

A new innovative door protection product designed to protect both sides of doors during the building process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dents and scratches, this product will protect doors during all phases of construction. [PR.com]

Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy Affordable Healthcare Efforts Viewed in Over 90 Countries: Biosimilar Technologies Get Attention

Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy (Paras Biopharma) is a Finland-based microbial biologics company which focuses on the development of technologies for biosimilars and biologics in an efficient manner. The overall objective of Paras Biopharma is to enable economical production and future availability of affordable medicines for unmet medical needs. [PR.com]

Sunny Beutler Named CEO of Sunrider International

Sunrider International, headquartered in Torrance, California, recently appointed Sunny Beutler as its new Chief Executive Officer. Beutler, the daughter of Drs. Tei-Fu and Oi-Lin Chen, brings more than fifteen years of executive-level experience with Sunrider. She has overseen the operations of Sunrider offices throughout Asia and Europe and held executive positions for the company’s Sunworld Dynasty™ Hotel [PR.com]

Converged Technology Professionals is Named a RingCentral Premier Partner

Converged Technology Professionals in Crystal Lake, Illinois, is named a RingCentral Premier Partner after an excellent year of global sales with enterprise clients in the financial, manufacturing, legal, government and education industries. [PR.com]