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Greenberg Traurig’s Joseph Finan Recognized Among ‘Best of Big D: Heroes’

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Joseph Finan, patent agent in the

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Joseph Finan, patent agent in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been recognized in a special edition of D Magazine’s «Best of Big D: Heroes.» The publication typically showcases its annual «Best of Big D» issue with the best businesses and services Dallas has to offer. This year the magazine redirected its focus to showcase the Dallas community heroes, with over 900 submissions.

Finan was selected for this honor for giving his time, talents, and resources to join the grassroots effort in the 3-D printing community to help produce and deliver personal protective equipment during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Finan donated 1,215 cleanable, reusable, face shields and about 1,000 ear savers, which has a market value of about $12,000.

«I am honored to be recognized alongside such an impressive group of individuals,» Finan said. «Thank you to those who supported my endeavor. A special thanks to my Greenberg Traurig colleagues for financing a large portion of the project. Without their support, we wouldn’t have been nearly as successful.»

«Joe’s commitment and passion to helping others is reflected in both his legal work as a patent agent as well as his community involvement. We are incredibly proud of Joe and are grateful to have him as a member of our team,» said Joseph Coniglio, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Dallas office.

Finan helps companies protect their intellectual property by drafting patent applications, identifying patentable subject matter, and representing clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He knows how to apply the law under both pre-AIA and AIA and has experience with foreign filings and PCT applications. He has extensive knowledge of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure and is effective at using it to support positions in response to Office actions. Finan is also well-versed in claim interpretation and rejections under 112, as well as the causes and avoidance of critical defects in patent applications.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig, LLP and part of its history. With more than 130 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig, LLP has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm’s global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state’s future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has 2200 lawyers in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.

 

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World’s Fastest Gamer wins in real-world professional racing debut

–  James Baldwin continues success of the #GamerToRacer concept with victory in British GT Championship.

–  Teams with Michael O’Brien to score victory for Jenson Team Rocket RJN – the team co-owned by F1 champion, Jenson Button.

–  Season three of Engine Media’s World’s Fastest Gamer competition underway.

OULTON PARK,

–  James Baldwin continues success of the #GamerToRacer concept with victory in British GT Championship.

–  Teams with Michael O’Brien to score victory for Jenson Team Rocket RJN – the team co-owned by F1 champion, Jenson Button.

–  Season three of Engine Media’s World’s Fastest Gamer competition underway.

OULTON PARK, England , Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — British gamer James Baldwin has stunned the racing world by scoring victory in his first-ever real-world professional race yesterday.

Last October, Baldwin battled nine other gamers in a 10-day tour from Las Vegas through to California in a series of online and on-track racing tests to earn a real-world racing contract worth more than US$1 million in the Engine Media (TSX-V: GAME) (OTCQB: MLLLF) created competition.

The 22-year-old shocked the competition on Saturday when he recorded the fastest qualifying time – only to lose his fastest lap due to a track limits infraction. His second fastest lap was still fast enough to start from fourth on the grid aboard the McLaren 720S GT3 machine run by the team co-owned by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button.

Baldwin made a strong start from fourth on the grid and spent his 30-minute stint pushing hard for third place. The Jenson Team Rocket RJN team gained a position on the pit stop when Baldwin handed over the McLaren to teammate Michael O’Brien.

Resuming in third spot, O’Brien gained a position on track, and the duo then took the lead when a rival received a penalty forcing them to the pit lane.

Despite a late-race full-course-yellow, O’Brien held the lead to earn him and Baldwin an incredible victory.

Baldwin was one of several leading esports stars pre-selected for last year’s World’s Fastest Gamer finals. Other finalists included qualifiers from the Engine Media-owned Gear.Club mobile franchise. More than 45,000 qualifying attempts were made on the mobile platform last year.

«I thought all my dreams had come true when I won World’s Fastest Gamer, and my racing hero Juan Pablo Montoya handed me the trophy,» Baldwin said.

«278 days later to come to Oulton Park in the British GT championship and actually take victory is just incredible. We came so close to getting pole yesterday, but I was still thrilled to be fourth fastest.

«In the race, I was pushing hard for third but was keen to make sure I handed the car off to Michael clean without any damage. The team did a great job to gain us a position on the stop, Michael gained a position and then one of our rivals had a penalty.

«I was so nervous waiting for the race to finish but just elated to end up with a win on debut. I spent a lot of time on the simulator to prepare for this weekend, and that paid off today.

«The team kept telling me all weekend to be patient, and that really paid off for us. I have been given this incredible opportunity, and there are a lot of eyes on me. Being a racing driver is all I have ever wanted to do, and World’s Fastest Gamer has now given me that chance – I’m just elated.»

Baldwin and O’Brien started 10th in the second one hour race today. An off-track excursion on the opening lap pushed O’Brien down to 12th, but O’Brien and Baldwin fought back strongly to cross the line in seventh place in a race heavily disrupted by a lengthy safety car period that stalled the duo’s forward progress.

«Last year we saw some incredible talent in the World’s Fastest Gamer finals and James’ debut win today again reiterates that there is a direct link between outright speed in esports racing and speed on the race track,» Engine Media co-CEO and World’s Fastest Gamer founder, Darren Cox said.

«The team behind World’s Fastest Gamer has seen some incredible gaming talent coming through in past years including two of the judges last year Jann Mardenborough (former GT Academy winner) and Rudy van Buren (winner of World’s Fastest Gamer season 1).

«However, we’ve never seen a gamer like this arrive in professional racing and win on debut. That is ground-breaking. This is not only a testament to the incredible talent that we unearthed in James but also a result of the advances in sim racing – the similarities between the cars in the game and cars on the track are getting closer and closer.

«We’re very excited to see what James can do in the rest of the British GT championship. He still has a massive learning curve ahead, but to nearly score the pole yesterday and now take a win – he has certainly made an incredible impression.»

Baldwin’s journey to becoming a World’s Fastest Gamer winner was showcased recently in the US on ESPN who debuted the six-part documentary series developed by Engine Media.

Engine’s motorsport media platform «The Race» has also showcased the World’s Fastest Gamer winner by securing the British GT Championship’s live streaming rights in 2020. Featuring websites, social media channels and YouTube for «The Race» and «WTF1» – Engine Media has established itself as a market leader for global motorsport content in 2020 with more than 50 million video views on YouTube alone.

The third season of World’s Fastest Gamer is now underway with mobile gamers having the chance to qualify by driving a virtual version of Baldwin’s McLaren 720S on the Gear.Club platform.

Developed by Engine Media’s Lyon, France-based game studio, Eden Games, the Gear.Club game is available on both the Apple iOS and Google Android platforms.

Baldwin’s next race for Jenson Team Rocket RJN will be held at Donington Park in the UK on August 15-16.

About Engine Media Holdings, Inc.

Engine Media is focused on accelerating new, live, immersive esports and interactive gaming experiences for consumers through its partnerships with traditional and emerging media companies. The company was formed through the combination of Torque Esports Corp., Frankly Inc., and WinView, Inc. and trades publicly under the ticker symbol (TSX-V: GAME) (OTCQB: MLLLF).  Engine Media will generate revenue through a combination of: direct-to-consumer and subscription fees; streaming technology and data SaaS-based offerings; programmatic advertising and sponsorships; as well as intellectual property licensing fees.  To date, the combined companies have clients comprised of more than 1,200 television, print and radio brands including CNN, ESPN, Discovery / Eurosport, Fox, Vice, Newsweek and Cumulus; dozens of gaming and technology companies including EA, Activision, Blizzard, Take2Interactive, Microsoft, Google, Twitch and Ubisoft; and have connectivity into hundreds of millions of homes around the world through their content, distribution and technology.

About Torque Esports
Torque Esports whose brands and businesses include UMG, Stream Hatchet, Eden Games, IDEAS + CARS, The-Race.com, WTF1 and Allinsports visit:www.torqueesport.com

About Frankly Media
Frankly and its wholly-owned subsidiary Frankly Media, LLC, provides a complete suite of solutions for streaming, VOD and advertising visit:www.franklymedia.com

About WinView
WinView is a Silicon Valley-based company, pioneering second-screen interactive TV which is pioneering mobile gaming and interactive second screen viewing through its ownership and licensing of intellectual property foundational patents visit:  www.winview.tv

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AARP Pennsylvania to Mobilize Older Voters Ahead of 2020 Elections

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, AARP Pennsylvania launched «Protect Voters 50+,» a comprehensive voter engagement campaign to support and protect Pennsylvanians age 50 and up as they vote in the 2020 elections. The campaign will provide information on where candidates stand on issues that matter to Pennsylvanians 50-plus and help them cast their votes safely from home or in-person.

A centerpiece of the campaign will focus on providing information about voting…

HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, AARP Pennsylvania launched «Protect Voters 50+,» a comprehensive voter engagement campaign to support and protect Pennsylvanians age 50 and up as they vote in the 2020 elections. The campaign will provide information on where candidates stand on issues that matter to Pennsylvanians 50-plus and help them cast their votes safely from home or in-person.

A centerpiece of the campaign will focus on providing information about voting options in Pennsylvania this fall at aarp.org/PAvotes, the AARP Bulletin, direct mail, digital communications and paid media.

«This election season promises to be unlike any other – but one thing remains clear: If candidates want to win, they must listen to voters 50+,» said AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh. «We’ll be looking for candidates to explain how they plan to protect the health and financial security of 50+ Pennsylvanians and their families, especially during this pandemic.» 

The «Protect Voters 50+» campaign will provide people with the information they need about this year’s elections, including:

  • Video voters’ guides
  • Polling
  • Issue briefings 
  • Direct mail, text messaging, social media and paid media

AARP Pennsylvania will track key races and host tele-townhall events. Election information will be provided through a full-scale digital effort, including, aarp.org/election2020, AARP Now app, social media, and news alerts.

AARP has a proud 34-year history of non-partisan voter engagement and does not endorse or oppose candidates, nor does AARP make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. We encourage all Pennsylvanians to ask questions, so they understand where the candidates stand on important issues and make their own decisions on Election Day.

About AARP
AARP has 1.8 million members in Pennsylvania. Follow AARP Pennsylvania on Facebook at AARPPA and on Twitter @AARPPA.

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.

CONTACT:

Steve Gardner, AARP PA

(717) 319-5484 or Sgardner@aarp.org

 

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One In Four Children Living In Grandfamilies Are African American And African Americans Face Heightened Challenges Including Higher Rates Of Infection And Death From COVID-19

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — African American children are more likely to live in grandfamilies (aka grandparents and other relatives raising grandchildren, kinship care) than the general population of children.  These children are dramatically overrepresented both in kinship foster care and among grandfamilies who live outside the formal foster care system. 

Kinship care is an age-old and traditional practice in African American families and the higher number of African…

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — African American children are more likely to live in grandfamilies (aka grandparents and other relatives raising grandchildren, kinship care) than the general population of children.  These children are dramatically overrepresented both in kinship foster care and among grandfamilies who live outside the formal foster care system. 

Kinship care is an age-old and traditional practice in African American families and the higher number of African American grandfamilies reflect that strength.

«Grandfamily caregivers give children indelible roots and love that cannot be replicated outside the family,» said Donna Butts, Executive Director of Generations United. «Compared to children in foster care with non-relatives, children raised by relatives are more connected to their cultural identity, experience more stability, have better mental and behavioral health outcomes and a greater sense of belonging.»   

However, owing to historic and systemic inequities, there has been a lack of supports and services for African American grandfamilies, particularly those that are culturally appropriate and build on family strengths.  This absence of supports has become more apparent during the COVID-19 public health emergency that disproportionately impacts African Americans. The pandemic hits grandfamilies especially hard since many caregivers are older and at heightened risk of illness or death if exposed to the virus. They cannot separate themselves from the children they are raising who, without them, would be in foster care.   

Generations United’s new tool kit, funded by the W.K.Kellogg Foundation, provides essential information to help organizations better serve African American grandfamilies during this incredibly challenging time and into the future including:  

  • Practice and policy recommendations for addressing systemic racism and biases that limit existing supports to African American grandfamilies and the children they raise
  • Cultural context, including the effects of post-traumatic slave syndrome, intercultural beauty issues, and the importance of religion and spirituality
  • The benefits of preserving and restoring cultural identity and strategies for providing culturally appropriate services

Download the toolkit: https://bit.ly/RacialEquityToolkits 

Generations United partnered with A Second Chance Inc. on the initiative that informed this toolkit and released a parallel toolkit with the National Indian Child Welfare Association to help government agencies and nonprofits address systemic racism and better serve American Indian and Alaska Native grandfamilies in culturally appropriate ways.

About Generations United: www.gu.org

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Red Roof® Supports the Thurgood Marshall College Fund under its Room in Your Heart Purpose Campaign

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Red Roof welcomes The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) under the company’s Room in Your Heart umbrella campaign. The TMCF is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Named for the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, known for his support for education and equal rights for all, the TMCF offers merit and need-based scholarships to help talented students obtain an…

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Red Roof welcomes The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) under the company’s Room in Your Heart umbrella campaign. The TMCF is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Named for the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, known for his support for education and equal rights for all, the TMCF offers merit and need-based scholarships to help talented students obtain an affordable college education. 

Red Roof and its franchisees pledge to donate $25,000 to The Thurgood Marshall College Fund to support graduating seniors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through Red Roof’s Room in Your Heart Program. A percentage of all bookings made for stays from August 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 using code VP627809 will be donated to the fund.

«Doing good is a mandate at Red Roof. Room in Your Heart exemplifies our company’s deep commitment to causes that are near and dear to us,» says Andrew Alexander, President, Red Roof. «Corporate social responsibility, social giving and access to higher education are embedded in our culture as demonstrated not only through monetary donations and ongoing employee participation and volunteerism but also through Red Roof’s Learning Pathways Program. Thurgood Marshall was a beacon of unmitigated hope, fearless progress and incredible fortitude. Our company is proud to contribute to this Fund; our small way of helping to continue Justice Marshall’s vision.»

«TMCF is proud to partner with Red Roof to raise funds that will support graduating seniors at HBCUs through the Red Roof Room in Your Heart campaign,» says Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which represents 47 member-schools. «We applaud Red Roof and its franchisees for their commitment to higher education and dedication to seeing minority groups prosper.»

Since 2019, Red Roof®, the leader in upscale economy lodging, through its Room in Your Heart umbrella purpose program, has been giving back to charities across the country including those that assist and support first responders, and organizations that help children and pets. By raising awareness and encouraging consumer involvement and engagement, Red Roof has been able to make monetary donations and/or provide rooms to those most in need. 

About Red Roof®
Red Roof is an award-winning leader in the lodging industry with franchises, corporate managed and corporate owned properties, recognized for creating the innovative Upscale Economy® segment serving millions of guests each year. Known for obsessively listening to consumers, Red Roof offers travelers a consistently high-quality experience at an affordable price. With coast-to-coast locations, Red Roof has over 650 properties in the U.S. and has expanded internationally to Brazil, Canada and Japan. Whether business or leisure, short trips or extended stays, in the hearts of cities or on the road, Red Roof has a property for every traveler, delivering an enhanced experience at a value price. Red Roof is pet-friendly, as one well-behaved pet is welcome per room, nationwide, at no additional cost*. Ranging from economy to upper midscale, Red Roof’s portfolio of brands includes: Red Roof Inn® and Red Roof PLUS+®, allowing guests to Sleep Easy. Spend Less®. with enhanced amenities at a value price; The Red Collection®, a hyper-local soft brand in the Hearts of Cities You Love™; and Home Towne Studios by Red Roof®, offering guests A Brand New Way to Extended Stay™. Red Roof offers franchisees Genuine Relationships. Real Results. ® – a unique owner-operator experience establishing common ground with franchisees. To join Red Roof’s industry-leading loyalty program, RediRewards™, or for reservations, visit redroof.com or call 800.RED.ROOF.

*Pet accommodations policy may vary at some Home Towne Studios by Red Roof locations.

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Vertical Entertainment Announces Release Of ‘SWITCHED’

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vertical Entertainment announces the release of the new faith-based film SWITCHED, debuting on Digital and Video On Demand September 4 and coming to DVD October 6. From the production studios of Mustard Seed Entertainment and Weider Entertainment, SWITCHED features a cast including Miya Horcher (KILLER IN SUBURBIA, «The Rookie»), Madeleine…

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vertical Entertainment announces the release of the new faith-based film SWITCHED, debuting on Digital and Video On Demand September 4 and coming to DVD October 6. From the production studios of Mustard Seed Entertainment and Weider Entertainment, SWITCHED features a cast including Miya Horcher (KILLER IN SUBURBIA, «The Rookie»), Madeleine Byrne («Twenties»), John Schneider («The Dukes of Hazzard,» «Smallville»), Vanessa Merrell («Jane the Virgin,» LIKE A BOSS, THE STANDOFF), Laurine Price («American Crime Story,» «This Close»), Denise Richards (THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, STARSHIP TROOPERS) and Nicole Weider (CATCHING FAITH 2).

Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get «Switched.»

When Cassandra Evans and Katie Sharp wake up to discover they’ve switched bodies, the two girls must learn to appreciate both the blessings and struggles the other faces on a daily basis, in school and at home. Packed with life lessons of forgiveness, perspective, encouragement and understanding, SWITCHED will help teenagers who are searching for their worth in looks and popularity to find their true identity in Christ.

«SWITCHED has the power to change people’s lives and give perspective to students who are struggling with bullying and comparison in school,» says Executive Producer and Founder of Project Inspired, Nicole Weider. «I am so excited to see the ways this film will positively impact the lives of young women.»

Project Inspired will release bullying resources for students, in addition to companion materials for youth groups, churches and high schools to use alongside the film to teach students about the importance of loving one another.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SwitchedtheFilm and online at switchedmovie.com

About Vertical Entertainment
Vertical Entertainment is a global independent distributor that offers a unique combination of full-service marketing and sales services. Dedicated to providing highly-effective and collaborative solutions, Vertical leverages unparalleled relationships to maximize revenue across all streams. The marketing and sales expertise from Vertical’s seasoned team gives content partners a wealth of experience minus the studio costs.

Vertical won a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for Molly Shannon’s role in «Other People» and the film won a GLAAD Award for «Outstanding Film Limited Release» as well. Vertical also had four other Indie Spirit nominations – three more for «Other People» (Best Lead Actor for Jesse Plemons, and Best First Feature and Best First Screenplay for filmmaker Chris Kelly) and one for Best International Film for Babak Anvari’s «Under the Shadow,» which was also the official UK submission for the 2017 Oscars, in addition to winning one BAFTA Award and three British Independent Film Awards as well.

Upcoming Vertical releases include «Hard Kill» starring Bruce Willis and Jesse Metcalfe; «The Big Ugly» starring Ron Perlman, Vinnie Jones and Malcolm McDowell; and «Skylin3s», the third installment of the Skyline franchise. Other notable recent releases include «Yes, God, Yes» starring Natalia Dyer, Timothy Simons, and Alisha Boe; «Archive» starring Theo James and Stacy Martin; «A Nice Girl Like You» starring Lucy Hale, Jackie Cruz and Mindy Cohn;  «Inheritance» starring Lily Collins, Simon Pegg, Chace Crawford and Connie Nielsen; «Human Capital» starring Liev Schreiber, Marisa Tomei, Peter Saarsgard and Maya Hawke, «Code 8» starring Stephen Amell, Robbie Amell, and Sung Kang, «Can You Keep A Secret?» starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin and Laverne Cox, «American Woman» starring Sienna Miller, Aaron Paul and Christina Hendricks; «The Professor and the Madman» starring Mel Gibson, Sean Penn and Natalie Dormer «Drunk Parents» starring Alec Baldwin, Salma Hayek, Jim Gaffigan, Ben Platt and Joe Manganiello; «Lying and Stealing» starring Theo James and Emily Ratajkowski; Keith Behrman’s «Giant Little Ones» starring Josh Wiggins, Kyle Maclachlan, and Maria Bello; Rob Reiner’s «Shock and Awe» starring Woody Harrelson, James Marsden, Milla Jovovich, Jessica Biel, and Tommy Lee Jones; and Kevin Connolly’s «Gotti» starring John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Chris Mulkey.

About Mustard Seed Entertainment
Mustard Seed Entertainment was founded in 2014 by Alexandra Boylan, John K.D. Graham and Andrea Polnaszek with the mission to create visually stimulating films that honor Jesus and start conversations for their audiences. Mustard Seed’s films hold to Judeo-Christian values that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Past films include Catching Faith 1 & 2, and Wish For Christmas, which have been released globally. In 2018, Mustard Seed’s founders won the Kairos Pro Prize at the Movieguide Awards for the screenplay of «Switched.» Mustard Seed is currently in production of their latest film «The Inheritance.»

About Weider Entertainment:
Founded by Nicole Weider, Weider Entertainment collaborates with other successful directors, producers and screenwriters to produce films offering a message of family, faith and purpose. Through each project, the ultimate mission is to glorify God. Nicole previously worked as a teen model and established the popular brand Project Inspired, encompassing the largest online community of young, female Christians. Nicole is passionate about inspiring others and is a devoted wife and mother.

About Project Inspired:
Project Inspired is a vibrant community of girls, young ladies and successful women. Founded and launched by producer, actress, model and author Nicole Weider, Project Inspired is a safe place to find clear, inspiring and positive messages of hope, victory and promise in a culture where it can sometimes be tough to navigate relationships, Christian-living and social media. Drawing from her own experience and Project Inspired’s community of contributors, we want you to know that no one journeys alone. Get all the latest inspiring Christian content from Project Inspired at projectinspired.com

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Wearable Technology Redesigned with Increased Sensitivity and Enhanced Sensors to Improve Early Radiation Detection for First Responders

TEWKSBURY, Mass., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — For first responders, particularly those in the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) fields, the ability to assess a scene quickly and take action to determine if harmful elements, such as radiation, are present is necessary to protecting people on-site and providing proper management of a situation.

To address this critical need, Thermo Fisher Scientific upgraded its Thermo Scientific RadEye PRD4/PRD-ER4 personal…

TEWKSBURY, Mass., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — For first responders, particularly those in the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) fields, the ability to assess a scene quickly and take action to determine if harmful elements, such as radiation, are present is necessary to protecting people on-site and providing proper management of a situation.

To address this critical need, Thermo Fisher Scientific upgraded its Thermo Scientific RadEye PRD4/PRD-ER4 personal radiation detector. New capabilities significantly enhance the ability to detect harmful levels of radiation, providing first responders, CBRNE responders and military personnel with the ability to quickly and accurately make informed decisions regarding safety at the scene of operation. The combination of sensitive Cessium Iodide (CsI) detectors and Natural Background Rejection (NBR) in a single instrument reduces nuisance alarms, improves detection response times, increases reach back data quality and minimizes time spent on non-threat events.

«Public safety professionals are often the first ones on the scene of an emergency where potentially hazardous materials are present. The ability to quickly and accurately assess a situation is invaluable. It allows for more effective situational awareness, and prevents others from being put in harm’s way,» said Erica Hirsch, vice president and general manager of the Field and Safety Instruments business at Thermo Fisher Scientific. «The new RadEye PRD4/PRD-ER4 is an essential upgrade to the RadEye suite of personal radiation detectors. And its easy-to-use form factor makes it a go-to resource for professionals regardless of skill level.»

The RadEye PRD4/PRD-ER4 can be easily calibrated in the field, enabling users to optimize the instruments based on their current environment. This mitigates downtime and the requirement for extra stock to accommodate costly turn-in and replacement. The instrument features a simple user interface and large screen which enables reliable analysis regardless of user skill level and expertise.

For more information on Thermo Scientific’s RadEye PRD4/PRD-ER4, please visit www.thermofisher.com/radeyeprd4

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $25 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 75,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

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It’s Back! A New Series Of ‘NYCWFF at Home’ Returns On Tuesday, August 4 With Live Virtual Cooking Classes From The Country’s Most Celebrated Chefs And Culinary Personalities

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) announced today the return of

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) announced today the return of NYCWFF at Home brought to you by Bank of America with a new all-star lineup featuring beloved chefs and culinary personalities from across the nation. The live virtual cooking and educational series is back by popular demand after its debut in early May. With interactive Q&As, the classes allow for open dialog and connection between fans, chefs and culinary talent while also giving viewers a taste of what’s in store for the 13th annual Festival beginning on October 8, 2020. NYCWFF at Home begins on August 4th and airs weekly every Tuesday and Thursday at 6PM EST at NYCWFF.org/atHome.

Below is a list of participating chefs and talent for NYCWFF At Home brought to you by Bank of America, including dates:

  • August 4: Shakshouka and Zhoug with James Beard Award-winning chef Alon Shaya
  • August 6: Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Potato Salad with renowned chef Art Smith
  • August 13: Heirloom Tomato & Tofu Salad and Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Couscous with celebrity chef, restaurateur and television personality Ming Tsai  
  • August 18: James Beard-nominated chef and television host on Just Eats JJ Johnson
  • August 25: Surf n’ Turf with Shake Shack’s Culinary Director Mark Rosati and Executive Chef John Karangis  
  • August 27: Greek Cinnamon Stewed Chicken, Koto Kapama and Orzo with Asiago Cheese with celebrated chef, author, restaurateur, philanthropist and FIRST-ever female «Iron Chef» Cat Cora 
  • September 15: Top Chef master and creator of Mexico–One Plate at a Time Rick Bayless
  • September 22: Dumplings with Executive Chef and Top Chef competitor Nyesha Arrington
  • September 24: Legendary food pioneer, chef and restaurateur Alice Waters & daughter Fanny Singer
  • September 29: Chef, TV personality and author Melba Wilson
  • October 6: James Beard Award winner and Top Chef Stephanie Izard 
  • Israeli-English chef, restaurateur, and food writer Yotam Ottolenghi (Date TBD)
  • With more to come!

 «As a Festival, our goal has always been to support the hospitality community and the great work of our charity partners, No Kid Hungry® and Food Bank For New York City,» said Lee Brian Schrager, Founder and Director, NYCWFF. «The NYCWFF at Home series does just that while also connecting our fans to the country’s most renowned chefs and culinary personalities for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The response from both fans and talent was so incredible the first go-around, we immediately knew we had to bring it back!»

Hosts will broadcast live from the comfort of their homes and connect with participants during the interactive cooking demonstrations and question and answer sessions. Each virtual class is powered by Zoom and priced at $25 with proceeds supporting the Festival mission to EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER. Specific dates for the series, along with additional guest hosts, will be announced on NYCWFF.org/atHome.

SAVE THE DATE: NYCWFF will return to celebrate its 13th anniversary from October 8-11, 2020. The Festival may look and feel different but its commitment to EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER. and serve as a valuable resource to the culinary and hospitality communities remains the same. The signature Culinary Demonstrations will be back virtually and highlight the fan-favorite Food Network & Cooking Channel personalities, an Intimate Dinner Series will feature a diverse lineup of restaurants grouped by neighborhood which will open the door for more meaningful connections between restaurants and consumers, and an Online Auction will focus on unique wine tasting packages! Be sure to mark your calendars and stay up to date all year long by following @NYCWFF/#NYCWFF on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

About the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One

The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One is hosted by and benefits the No Kid Hungry® campaign and Food Bank For New York City, with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds helping fight hunger. The Festival has raised more than $13.5 million to date for these hunger-relief organizations.  Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the exclusive provider of wine and spirits at the Festival.  In September 2018, BizBash named the Festival the #3 Food & Restaurant Industry event in the United States for the sixth year in a row.  More information on the Festival can be found at nycwff.org.

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iHerb Announces Major Enhancement to iHerb’s Popular Rewards Program

PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global health and beauty e-commerce leader iHerb is revamping its Rewards Program to deliver better returns to loyal customers and those they refer to experience iHerb’s superior line of products delivered at superior prices with superior service.

PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Global health and beauty e-commerce leader iHerb is revamping its Rewards Program to deliver better returns to loyal customers and those they refer to experience iHerb’s superior line of products delivered at superior prices with superior service.

Now iHerb customers who refer friends, family, colleagues, and anyone else to purchase products from iHerb will receive a US $5 bonus for each order placed, and those they refer will receive a five percent discount on each order.

«We are committed to our mission of offering our customers earth’s best selection of available natural products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience,» says iHerb President Emun Zabihi. «We believe this change combined with iHerb’s global presence will make our Rewards program one of the most attractive and profitable programs for Social Media influencers all over the world.»

iHerb deeply values our loyal customers who share our commitment to delivering the highest quality products at the most competitive prices, and we want to reward both them and those they refer to us in meaningful ways. Changes to our Rewards Program allows us to do that.

iHerb has invested extensively in offering the best overall value in the world for more than 30,000 quality brand name natural products, shipped directly from our state of the art climate controlled facilities. Our expanded Rewards Program further demonstrates iHerb’s commitment to quality, customer experience, and delivering health and wellness products safely to where our customers live and work.

About iHerb: iHerb is one of the largest US-based e-commerce retailers offering 30,000 products from 1,200 top brands to millions of customers around the world. iHerb ships directly from GMP certified, state-of-the-art climate controlled warehouses to customers in over 150 countries. Since 1996, iHerb has continued to innovate in bringing the highest quality products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient customer experience. https://www.iherb.com/

 

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El Kia Seltos 2021 nombrado de las 10 mejores experiencias de usuario de Wards

IRVINE, California, 3 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Kia Seltos 2021 figura en la lista de las 10 mejores experiencias de usuario de Wards para 2020. La lista premia las pantallas táctiles, los controles de voz, la conectividad y las características de tecnología de ayuda al conductor que sobresalen, así como la facilidad de uso en general.

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IRVINE, California, 3 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Kia Seltos 2021 figura en la lista de las 10 mejores experiencias de usuario de Wards para 2020. La lista premia las pantallas táctiles, los controles de voz, la conectividad y las características de tecnología de ayuda al conductor que sobresalen, así como la facilidad de uso en general.

El Kia Seltos 2021 figura en la lista de las 10 mejores experiencias de usuario de Wards

«El galardón de las 10 mejores experiencias de usuario de Wards refleja la dedicación de Kia a la creación de una experiencia inspiradora tanto para los conductores como los pasajeros», declaró Sean Yoon, presidente y CEO de Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. «El Seltos es el compañero perfecto para conducir a diario por la ciudad o aventurarse en la naturaleza el fin de semana».

En su quinta edición, el concurso de las 10 mejores experiencias de usuario de Wards se centra en la experiencia del usuario: cómo el conductor interactúa con el vehículo, y cuán fáciles e intuitivos son los controles del vehículo para el conductor. Con su pantalla táctil de alta resolución de 10.25 pulgadas disponible, el Seltos ofrece radio satelital, telemática UVO, navegación y sistema de información con pantalla dividida, en una posición elevada en el panel de instrumentos que otorga excelente facilidad de acceso. Otras características disponibles que los consumidores conocedores de tecnología buscan son la conectividad con múltiples dispositivos Bluetooth1, la carga inalámbrica de teléfonos inteligentes, hasta tres puertos USB y la disponibilidad de Apple CarPlay2 y Android Auto3. Se trata de apenas el último galardón que se suma a la larga lista de premios recibidos por la completa gama de SUV capaces y robustos de Kia.

«El jurado de las 10 mejores experiencias de usuario de Wards realmente disfrutó sentarse en el Kia Seltos 2021, un vehículo en su primer año cuyos diseñadores y desarrolladores combinaron una fórmula acertada desde el principio», expresó Dave Zoia, director ejecutivo de Contenido de Wards Intelligence. «Seltos es un CUV compacto y económico con un ambiente juvenil que incluye luces ambientales que vibran al compás de la música. El impresionante sistema de información y entretenimiento clasifica fácilmente entre los mejores de la industria, y las tecnologías de ayuda al conductor tienen un buen desempeño».

Acerca de Kia Motors America 

Con sede corporativa en Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continúa encabezando las encuestas de calidad y es reconocida como una de las 100 mejores marcas globales. Kia es el «socio automotor oficial» de la NBA y ofrece una gama completa de vehículos que se venden a través de una red de casi 800 concesionarios en Estados Unidos, incluidos automóviles y SUV orgullosamente ensamblados en West Point, Georgia.*

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*El Telluride, el Sorento y el K5 se ensamblan en Estados Unidos a partir de piezas originadas en Estados Unidos y otros países del mundo.

1 La marca denominativa y los logos Bluetooth® son marcas comerciales registradas propiedad de Bluetooth SIG Inc., y cualquier uso de semejantes marcas por parte de Kia se hace de conformidad con una licencia. Se requiere un dispositivo habilitado para Bluetooth® si se desea utilizar la tecnología inalámbrica Bluetooth®.
2 Apple CarPlay™ es una marca comercial de Apple Inc. Requiere un dispositivo Apple compatible, que se vende por separado. Apple CarPlay™ funciona con el servicio de datos móviles de su teléfono inteligente. Se aplican tarifas de planes de datos.
3 La interfaz de usuario de vehículo es un producto de Google y se aplican sus términos y declaraciones de privacidad. Requiere la aplicación Android Auto, que se encuentra en Google Play, y un teléfono inteligente compatible Android que ejecute Android™ 5.0 Lollipop o una versión más actualizada. Se aplican tarifas de planes de datos. Android Auto es una marca comercial de Google LLC.

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