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LOVELAND, Colo., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The 2020-21 school year will be like no other on record and presents many challenges for educators as they strive to provide high-quality, rigorous science instruction to students in both in-person and distance learning situations. In response, Penda Learning has added 850 new interactive science activities for grades 3­–10 aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Florida NGSSS, and Texas TEKS to their digital, game-based learning platform. Other product updates and integrations will support science instruction for English learners and students with disabilities and streamline access to the platform for both students and their teachers.

«It’s very likely that every school in the country will provide some form of digital learning this school year — whether blended or fully online,» said Brad Baird, President of Learning 2020, parent company of Penda Learning. «Penda Learning was designed to engage and motivate learners as well as facilitate independent learning. Our newest activities and latest updates make Penda an even more valuable resource to ensure continuity of learning with the uncertainty that we’re facing in the 2020-21 school year.»

During spring school closures many districts struggled with how to provide support and services to English learners and students with disabilities. Penda Learning’s integration of Immersive Reader, a Microsoft Learning Tool, into the platform makes all of Penda’s science activities accessible to learners of all abilities. In addition to providing translation of more than 60 languages, Immersive Reader enables text to be read out loud, breaks it into syllables, and increases spacing between lines and letters. It also offers text decoding solutions and other supports for students with word-reading difficulties such as dyslexia.

Whether learning in school or remotely, teachers, students and families juggle dozens of online learning platforms that all require unique usernames and passwords. This spring, many students and their caregivers were frustrated by the number of accounts they had to remember. Single Sign On (SSO) is a simple solution that Penda Learning now supports through integration with ClassLink, Clever, OAuth, and others. Penda Learning also now supports OneRoster for the secure and reliable transfer of student information between a district’s Student Information System (SIS) and the Penda platform. This will simplify and speed up the onboarding of teachers and students into Penda.

Another enhancement to Penda Learning is Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI) 1.3 Advantage support which enables seamless integration between Penda Learning and a district’s Learning Management System (LMS). Teachers can assign Penda activities in the LMS and students can access them directly within the LMS platform rather than having to exit and login to Penda. As students complete assignments, their Penda scores are automatically added to the LMS gradebook. This integration reduces teachers’ workload and helps students stay focused on learning.

According to Mr. Baird, «School districts realized this spring that robust technology solutions are essential to providing effective distance instruction but not every digital learning platform has the built-in tools to make access and use simple and easy for teachers, students and their families. Our world-class developers looked at the issues educators faced this spring and have enhanced Penda Learning so that it is as convenient, easy to use and flexible as possible.»

Learn more about how Penda Learning can support a return to learning and ensure rigorous science instruction wherever students are learning, visit www.pendalearning.com.

About Learning 2020
Learning 2020, parent company to Penda Learning, is dedicated to identifying pressing, unfilled needs within the K-12 education market and developing technology solutions that solve these challenges in innovative and cost-effective ways that will positively impact teaching and learning. Formed in early 2019 by Brad Baird and Bill Tudor, experienced education technology entrepreneurs, Learning 2020’s current focus is on ensuring all students have access to high quality science and math instruction whether learning at home or in school.  www.pendalearning.com

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DUBLIN, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «Weapon Mounts Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Mount Type; Platform; Mode of Operation» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The Weapon mounts market was valued at US$ 1, 026.0 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 1, 727.0 billion by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2020 to 2027. The stimulating demand for remote weapon stations and increasing military expenditureare some of the key driving factors for global weapon mounts market. Moreover, accentuating adoption of armored vehiclesis anticipated to drive the growth of weapon mounts market during the forecast period.

However, stability issues and heavy weight of solider portable mountsmay hinder the growth of the market. The growth in asymmetric warfare is propelling the military forces to opt for easy and convenient traversing capability. Owing to this, the demand for armored personnel carriers (APC) and light armored vehicles (LAV) is continuously up surging in the current scenario. The demand for easy maneuverability and increasing military budgets year on year has been reflecting increased attraction for armored vehicles among the military forces.

Another factor gaining attraction of military forces towards armored vehicles is the capability to combat cross-border conflicts. The manufacturers of armored vehicles are integrating their vehicles with advanced technologies, including sensors, countermeasure systems, command and control systems (C2), weapon mounts, and fire control systems. Pertaining to the fact that the armored vehicles are capable of carrying machine guns, rocket launchers, the demand for weapon mounts on armored vehicles is accentuating rapidly, which is supporting the growth of weapon mounts market.

The market for weapon mounts is segmented into mount type, platform, mode of operation, and geography. Based on mount type, the weapon mounts market is segmented into static mount and non-static mount. In 2019, the non-static mount segment held the largest share of global weapon mounts market. Based on platform, the weapon mounts market is segmented into ground, naval, and airborne. Naval based platforms are expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. Based on mode of operation, the market is segmented into manned and remotely operated.

The manned segment contributed a substantial share in 2019 and remotely operated segment is projected to be the fastest growing mode of operation during the forecast period. Geographically, the market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM). North America held the major share of the market in 2019 and is expected to continue its dominance till 2027.

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• The key findings and recommendations highlight crucial progressive industry trends in the weapon mounts market, thereby allowing players to develop effective long term strategies.
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• Scrutinize in-depth global market trends and outlook coupled with the factors driving the market, as well as those hindering it.
• Enhance the decision-making process by understanding the strategies that underpin commercial interest with respect to mount type, platform and mode of operation

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.3.1 Weapon Mounts Market – By Mount Type
1.3.2 Weapon Mounts Market – By Platform
1.3.3 Weapon Mounts Market – By Mode of Operation
1.3.4 Weapon Mounts Market- By Region

2. Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology
3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research

4. Weapon Mounts Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.3 Threat to New Entrants
4.2.4 Threat to Substitutes
4.2.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis

5. Weapon Mounts Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Key Market Driver
5.1.1 Stimulating Demand for Remote Weapon Stations
5.1.2 Increasing Military Expenditure
5.2 Key Market Restraint
5.2.1 Stability Issues and Heavy Weight of Solider Portable Mounts
5.3 Key Market Opportunity
5.3.1 Accentuating Adoption of Armoured Vehicles
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Continuous Focus on Development of Robust Mounting Solutions
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

6. Weapon Mounts – Global Market Analysis
6.1 Overview
6.2 Weapon Mounts Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

7. Weapon Mounts Market Analysis – By Mount Type
7.1 Overview
7.2 Weapon Mounts Market, By Mount Type (2019 and 2027)
7.3 Static Mount
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Static Mount: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
7.4 Non-Static Mount
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Non-Static Mount: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

8. Weapon Mounts Market Analysis – By Platform
8.1 Overview
8.2 Weapon Mounts Market, By Platform (2019 and 2027)
8.3 Ground
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Ground: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.3.3 Vehicle-Mounted
8.3.3.1 Overview
8.3.3.2 Vehicle-Mounted: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.3.4 Fixed Installation
8.3.4.1 Overview
8.3.4.2 Fixed Installation: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.3.5 Dismounted Soldiers
8.3.5.1 Overview
8.3.5.2 Dismounted Soldiers: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4 Naval
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Naval: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4.3 Aircraft Carriers
8.4.3.1 Overview
8.4.3.2 Aircraft Carriers: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4.4 Destroyers
8.4.4.1 Overview
8.4.4.2 Destroyers: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4.5 Frigates
8.4.5.1 Overview
8.4.5.2 Frigates: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4.6 Corvettes
8.4.6.1 Overview
8.4.6.2 Corvettes: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.4.7 Offshore Patrol Vessels
8.4.7.1 Overview
8.4.7.2 Offshore Patrol Vessels: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.5 Airborne
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Airborne: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.5.3 Combat Aircraft
8.5.3.1 Overview
8.5.3.2 Combat Aircraft: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.5.4 Attack Helicopters
8.5.4.1 Overview
8.5.4.2 Attack Helicopters: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
8.5.5 Special Mission Aircraft
8.5.5.1 Overview
8.5.5.2 Special Mission Aircraft: Weapon Mounts Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

9. Weapon Mounts Market Analysis – By Mode of Operation
9.1 Overview
9.2 Weapon Mounts Market, By Mode of Operation (2019 and 2027)
9.3 Manned
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Manned: Weapon Mounts Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
9.4 Remotely Operated
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Remotely Operated: Weapon Mounts Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)

10. Weapon Mount Market – Geographic Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.2 North America: Weapon Mount Market
10.3 Europe: Weapon Mount Market
10.4 APAC: Weapon Mount Market
10.5 MEA: Weapon Mount Market
10.6 SAM: Weapon Mounts Market

11. Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak
11.1 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Weapon Mounts Market
11.1.1 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
11.1.2 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
11.1.3 Asia-Pacific: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
11.1.4 Middle East and Africa: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
11.1.5 South America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

12. Industry Landscape
12.1 Market Initiative

13. Company Profiles
13.1 AEI Systems Ltd
13.1.1 Key Facts
13.1.2 Business Description
13.1.3 Products and Services
13.1.4 Financial Overview
13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 CRSystems Inc.
13.3 Engine Engineering Company
13.4 FN HERSTAL
13.5 Troy Products
13.6 Leonardo
13.7 ISTEC SERVICES LTD
13.8 Military Systems Group, Inc.
13.9 TMIL-systems
13.10 WE Platt

14. Appendix

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TN Fireplace & Chimney, East Tennessee’s leading chimney care company and a proud supporter of Tennessee football, encourages homeowners in the area to maintain healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) by making sure their chimney air circulates properly and isn’t drawing outside dust, pollen, and other outside pollutants inside.

Air drawn in by the chimney can contribute to odors, allergies, mold, and poor performance of the fireplace or stove.

«This is a situation where energy efficiency can work against you,» said Josh Cate, owner of TN Fireplace & Chimney. «When air goes out of the chimney, it has to be replaced. Modern construction has advanced to the point that new homes are airtight, so the only route for replacement air to come in is down the chimney. When that happens, it can bring in particles and contaminants from outside as well as material that accumulates inside the chimney.»

Any accumulation in the chimney can also result in safety and performance issues, including back drafts and the buildup of a flammable material called creosote.

Cate recommends a professional inspection if you suspect your chimney is drawing down air that negatively affects your home’s indoor air quality. For immediate relief, open a window near the fireplace or stove or remove weatherstripping around doors and windows in that room.

«For a permanent solution, adding an exterior vent is one option,» Cate said. «Another is installing an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to the HVAC system. These are designed to maintain the right balance of air pressure and also filter outside air before it comes in, so most particles and irritants are eliminated. This is one of the most effective methods for improving and maintaining your home’s IAQ.»

For more information about TN Fireplace & Chimney or to schedule an appointment for inspection or cleaning, visit https://tnchimney.com.

About TN Fireplace & Chimney
TN Fireplace & Chimney, the leading chimney care company in East Tennessee and one of the fastest-growing chimney companies in the country, was founded in 2008 by Josh Cate to deliver industry-leading service based on technology, training and a full line of fireplace and chimney maintenance, repair, installation, cleaning and remodeling options. As a Tennessee-licensed contractor and a proud supporter of Tennessee athletics, TN Fireplace & Chimney deploys a team of highly trained technicians and advanced technology to provide the highest level of customer service throughout Knox, Anderson, Claiborne, Campbell, Morgan, Blount, Loudon, Sevier and Jefferson counties. For more information, visit https://tnchimney.com/.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CEOs from 27 of the largest employers in the New York area are launching the New York Jobs CEO Council. The new CEO-led, results-oriented coalition will collaborate with educational institutions, community organizations and nonprofits to hire skilled workers, meet employer needs and connect New Yorkers — with a focus on low-income and Black, Latinx and Asian communities — with the skills that they need for today’s and tomorrow’s workplace. The member organizations aim to hire 100,000 traditionally underserved New Yorkers by 2030, a goal which includes job opportunities and apprenticeships for 25,000 CUNY students.

The New York Jobs CEO Council will be led by Dr. Gail Mellow, who most recently served as President of LaGuardia Community College.

«Access to quality education and training for in-demand jobs is key to creating economic opportunity for youth and workers in New York,» said Dr. Mellow. «Our mission is to ensure people in New York’s most vulnerable communities can access the skills that they need to pursue promising career pathways and benefit from the city’s economic recovery.»

«The COVID crisis highlighted a sad societal truth: underserved communities too often pay the highest price, and as we work to build back better from this virus, New York is confronting this injustice head on,» Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said. «The new initiative will play an important role connecting underserved communities with career resources and access to New York’s world-class educational institutions, helping ensure economic prosperity is a dream anyone can realize, no matter their zip code.»

New York has the largest gross domestic product (GDP) of any Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the U.S. However, not all of the area’s residents are positioned to benefit from the city’s economy as it recovers from the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Even before the crisis, which has had a disproportionate impact on low-income Black, Latinx and Asian communities, unemployment in the Bronx was 85% higher than in Manhattan. At the same time, jobs in high demand have not been filled, with less than 400,000 unemployed workers but significantly more job openings in New York in 2018-2019.

By joining forces with local educational institutions, community organizations and nonprofits, the New York Jobs CEO Council members will use their collective resources, capital and network to scale proven employer solutions, build on successful models and share best practices to maximize the Jobs Council’s impact in creating pathways to stable careers for New Yorkers in low-income and diverse communities.

«The economic crisis brought on by COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on low-income communities of color, and our recovery starts with investing in them,» said Mayor Bill de Blasio. «I’m thankful the New York Jobs CEO Council is joining us to promote economic justice and provide opportunities for our City’s diverse workforce. Together, we will build back our economy fairer and stronger than ever before.»

The New York Jobs CEO Council’s co-chairs include: Jamie Dimon, CEO and Chairman, JPMorgan Chase; Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and CEO, EY; Arvind Krishna, CEO, IBM; Kevin Sneader, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company; and Julie Sweet, CEO, Accenture. Other initial members of the organization include: Ajay Banga, CEO, Mastercard; Jeff Bezos, Founder and CEO, Amazon; Michael Corbat, CEO, Citi; Steven J. Corwin, M.D., CEO, NewYork-Presbyterian; Kenneth Davis, M.D., President and CEO, Mount Sinai Health System; Brian Duperreault, CEO, AIG; Roger Ferguson, President and CEO, TIAA; Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman, BlackRock; Todd Gibbons, CEO, BNY Mellon; Peter Grauer, Chairman, Bloomberg L.P.; Meredith Kopit Levien, incoming President and CEO, The New York Times Company; John McAvoy, CEO, Con Edison; Brian Moynihan, CEO, Bank of America; Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft; Philip Ozuah, M.D., Ph.D., CEO, Montefiore Medicine; Sundar Pichai, CEO, Google; Charlie Scharf, CEO, Wells Fargo; David Solomon, Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs; Rob Speyer, President and CEO, Tishman Speyer; Stephen Squeri, Chairman and CEO, American Express; Craig Thompson, M.D., President and CEO, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; and Hans Vestberg, CEO, Verizon.

The New York Jobs CEO Council will seek opportunities to engage additional CEOs in order to broaden its membership and ensure that companies of all sizes are represented.

Goals and Partners
The initial goal of the New York Jobs CEO Council is to hire early-career New Yorkers from low-income and Black, Latinx and Asian communities into stable jobs that set them on long-term career pathways.

The New York Jobs CEO Council will collaborate with CUNY to support student learning and the development of in-demand career pathways. These efforts will help 25,000 students who face barriers to economic opportunity secure entry-level jobs, apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities with promising career trajectories at the New York Jobs CEO Council member companies.

«Having lifted generations of low-income New Yorkers into the middle class and beyond, CUNY’s singular academic quality and affordability set it apart as perhaps the most potent engine of social and economic advancement in the United States,» said Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Chancellor, City University of New York. «Because of our vast reach and unparalleled ability to scale educational opportunities — from short-term certificates to doctoral degrees — CUNY is ideally positioned to prepare large numbers of diverse, adept New Yorkers to take advantage of the extraordinary opportunity that the New York Jobs CEO Council initiative represents. We look forward to working with many of the largest employers in the City in applying theoretical learning to real-world contexts and building on CUNY’s historic mission of high-quality education and service to underserved students and immigrant communities.»

In addition, to help more New Yorkers access modern youth apprenticeship opportunities, the New York Jobs CEO Council will adopt the CareerWise NY model of apprenticeship. CareerWise NY is an initiative that was incubated by nonprofit organization HERE to HERE and will now be established as an independent nonprofit. 

«Our student interns and apprentices are motivated by doing ‘work that matters’ in a real-world setting and as part of a team. For them, this is the ideal way to acquire critical workplace skills and begin building a network. Employers are often surprised by how quickly they learn and are able to contribute. That’s why we are excited about the launch of the New York Jobs CEO Council,» said Abby Jo Sigal, Founding CEO of HERE to HERE. «For HERE to HERE, it is the fruition of an enormous amount of work over the past two years to help establish and help incubate the business council as well as CareerWise New York. The new Jobs Council will bring the opportunities for work-based learning to many more students. It’s a great investment in New York’s future and economic recovery and promises to be life changing for many of the students we work with in the Bronx and throughout the city.»

The New York Jobs CEO Council will also partner with organizations such as HERE to HERE and the New York City Department of Education to help scale relevant programs. Over time, the Jobs Council will seek to foster partnerships with additional educational institutions, community organizations and nonprofits.

In the future, the New York Jobs CEO Council will broaden the scope of its work to further expand its efforts to connect young people with in-demand jobs and support mid-career and transitioning workers.

More information about the Jobs Council’s goals and partners can be found here.

Leadership and Governance
Dr. Gail Mellow will serve as Executive Director of the New York Jobs CEO Council. Dr. Mellow most recently served as President of LaGuardia Community College, where she developed and executed the College’s strategy that increased credit enrollment, graduation rates and dramatically expanded workforce development programs. Stanford University research ranks LaGuardia among the top five community colleges in creating social mobility for its students.  

Dr. Mellow has more than 30 years of experience in higher education. She is a nationally recognized leader on the changing landscape of higher education and strategies for moving low-income students into the middle class. Her leadership catalyzed collaboration between business and education resulting in thousands of new jobs and more profitable companies in New York City. Frequently appointed to national commissions on education and the workplace, she is also an active scholar with more than 20 books and articles.

More information on the Jobs Council’s leadership and governance structure can be found here.

About the New York Jobs CEO Council
The New York Jobs CEO Council is a results-oriented coalition of CEOs whose companies are collaborating to create a new talent pipeline that meets New York employers’ evolving needs, and to provide New Yorkers from low-income and diverse communities with the skills and resources they need for the future of work. The organization supports the development, testing, implementation and scaling of innovative and successful solutions that can prepare residents, especially those in communities that lack access to economic opportunity, for the rapidly     evolving needs and demands of the workplace. The New York Jobs CEO Council companies aim to hire 100,000 New York residents by 2030, including 25,000 CUNY students.

Quotes from the Job Council’s Co-Chairs
«Many New Yorkers are stuck in low-paying jobs that could be lost in the future or are struggling to navigate the labor market as the COVID-19 crisis has further exacerbated the economic inequities in the city. As companies with a long-standing commitment to the New York area and its residents, we are using our collective power to prepare the city’s workforce with the skills of the future and helping New Yorkers who have been left behind get a foot in the door.» –  Jamie Dimon, CEO and Chairman, JPMorgan Chase

«As a life-long New York area resident, I have seen the vast evolution of the job market in our area, but in recent years the changes have been swifter and more detrimental to those in low-income communities. The pandemic has exacerbated this trend. We must do more to make sure that the region is a place for all to thrive. The NY Jobs Council will help all New Yorkers get the training and skills they need to move up the economic ladder.» – Carmine Di Sibio, Global Chairman and CEO, EY

«The Jobs Council will create much-needed economic opportunities for New Yorkers in diverse and underserved communities. With COVID-19 amplifying existing social inequities, we are stepping up to boost social mobility by broadening access to skills, training and jobs. This will not only help companies tap into fresh new talent but also ensure that people of all backgrounds can reap the fruits of the city’s economic recovery and thrive in a fast-changing job market.» – Arvind Krishna, CEO, IBM

«Our research estimates that more jobs in the metro New York area are at risk from COVID-19 than anywhere else in the U.S. The pandemic is accelerating trends that were already reshaping the future of work, particularly for underserved communities and other vulnerable segments of the population. Our analysis also shows that giving people the right training, skills and support can have significant impact on their livelihoods, and we are proud to help the Jobs Council build a more resilient, inclusive workforce for all New Yorkers that can serve as a model for other communities.» –  Kevin Sneader, Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company

«We look forward to working with our New York Jobs CEO Council partners to help advance equality and create opportunities for underserved New Yorkers. Now more than ever, professional apprenticeship and work-based learning programs play a critical role in closing the skills gap, helping people become job-ready for the roles of the future, and providing the support they need to realize their full potential.» – Julie Sweet, Chief Executive Officer, Accenture

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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Transformational mindset and success coach Leisse Wilcox (http://leissewilcox.com) is launching her first book, To Call Myself Beloved: a Story of Hope, Healing, and Coming Home, on Aug. 11, 2020, on Amazon.com. Wilcox is also celebrating the release with a Virtual Launch Party on Aug. 11; to celebrate with Leisse Wilcox, join the virtual party. 

Equal parts self-help, memoir, and cozied up on the couch talking to a trusted friend, To Call Myself Beloved details Leisse’s process of overcoming childhood trauma, divorce, and breast cancer, and how it has led her to find clarity in what she wants, confidence in who she is, and the courage to stay true to both — and, specifically, how other women can, too.

In her book, Leisse describes how she combines the wisdom of her lived experience together with strategic self-development techniques to help women transform their dark, heavy, uncomfortable, and scary experiences into something beautiful, light, golden, and uniquely their own through a unique process she calls Emotional Alchemy. Leisse has been featured in Forbes, TEDx, Elephant Journal, NPR, Thrive Global, ABC 7, Medium, the Toronto Star, and more.

«This is the book I wish had existed when I was going through the process of waking up my own life,» states author Leisse Wilcox. «I’m proud to be able to share my lived experience through a lot of adversity and have it become a catalyst for positive change for other women. This book will change your life.» 

To Call Myself Beloved is published by YGT Mama, a boutique publishing house for mission-driven women.

For more information on Leisse Wilcox, contact heather@publicityforgood.com.

About Leisse Wilcox

Leisse Wilcox is a transformational mindset + success coach who is changing the global conversation on emotional health and self-love. 

Featured in Forbes, ABC, Elephant Journal, the Toronto Star, and Thrive Global, Leisse’s intention is to guide people to come home to themselves, giving them permission to live authentically. 

A passionate (and TEDx) speaker, dynamic thought leader, author, NLP practitioner, top podcast host, cancer survivor, mom of three, and taco enthusiast, her entire experience has been about coming home to her truest self and to call herself «beloved,» knowing intimately that changing the world starts by making the changes we want to see within ourselves first. 

Catch the author of «To Call Myself Beloved: a Story of Hope, Healing, and Coming Home» on Season 2 of Amazon Prime’s The Social Movement and contact her via LeisseWilcox.com for online courses and to work privately with her.

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UNION, N.J., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Bed Bath & Beyond^® the experts on college living, launches College from Home, a shopping experience dedicated to helping parents and college students redesign their childhood bedrooms as remote learning spaces for the fall semester. As the destination for college, Bed Bath & Beyond will provide expert tips for creating remote learning spaces with the new College from Home website section. In partnership with sister brand Decorist, an online interior design service, the College from Home section will offer free design tips, curated assortments and inspiration for students to create functional learning spaces at home. Whether students are studying on campus, living in an apartment or studying at home, Bed Bath & Beyond is here to help by offering value-driven products, solutions and a College Savings Pass.

With the uncertainty of how exactly the COVID-19 pandemic will impact college and university campuses, many schools are opting for virtual college courses this fall. As a result, many students will be living at home in their childhood bedrooms instead of campus dormitories. Shopping for and decorating a dorm room is a rite of passage for college-bound students and College from Home provides inspiration to design a stylish and functional bedroom that feels like college.

«As the college destination for countless students across the country, whether studying at home or on campus, we know this fall won’t bring the typical college experience every student looks forward to,» says Joe Hartsig, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Bed Bath & Beyond. «College from Home brings the dorm experience to life for students by showcasing essential product solutions, paired with design inspiration to turn their childhood bedrooms and work spaces into functional spaces for remote learning.»

Starting today, the College from Home section will feature virtual learning and study at home dorm essentials including lap desks, organization tools, accessories, and bedding to transform childhood bedrooms into dreamy dorm spaces. The design team at Decorist created three room examples to help inspire for students to create authentic spaces including:

• Chill Camp Vibes: a natural and rustic vibe, with muted colors and outdoorsy elements for a camping-out feel
• Low-Key Bohemian: bright and cozy, with vintage-inspired pieces and cool modern touches
• Modern Glam: pink and gold with plenty of plush, fluffy accents that come together for a mature, chic look

«College students are adjusting to a new learning environment this year. In July, we saw searches on our site up more than 200% for desks and office chairs compared to the same period last year. They need design guidance and inspiration to create a conducive space —whether they’re living at home or on campus. With that in mind, and along with insights from current students, we designed these spaces to set students up for academic success, as well as to be cozy, comfortable, and personal,» said Cindy Davis, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer of Bed Bath & Beyond and President of Decorist.

«In our survey of college students, about seven in ten students¹ say decorating their dorm is important to them, and their dorm decor is an expression of self. Students shared they seek to create a space to feel ‘at home’ which is our core brand purpose and what we want to help them achieve with these inspirational designs.»

To create an upgraded dorm-inspired bedroom at home, Decorist provides help with a style quiz or the option to collaborate with a Decorist designer. It also provides several tips for students and their parents to consider before shopping:

• Create a Cohesive Look: Before shopping, students should think about the look they want to go for and get inspired!
• Take a Seat: Comfortable, back-friendly seating options are essential for studying and learning remotely, while a comfortable chair and ottoman will make reading and study breaks cozier.
• Brighten Up: Don’t forget to include adequate lighting and even consider lamps with a USB port to keep devices charged and ready to go.
• Express Yourself: Artwork and décor will not only make a space stand out, but also acts as a virtual backdrop for video classes
• Make It Comfy: While having a dedicated study space is important, it’s equally as important to have a comfortable bed and relaxation corner to relax from studying and get a good night’s rest
• Sleep in Style: As the main focal point of a bedroom, bedding is a key place to showcase style through pillows, throws, and even curtains.
• Get Organized: With the childhood bedroom acting as a space to learn and relax, organizing textbooks and paperwork on bookcases or in filing cabinets will help keep students on track and everything in its place.
• Fuel Up: Even though the kitchen may be a short walk away, having a small refrigerator or a personal coffee maker will help keep students fueled while studying.

For college this season, students and parents can take advantage of many services including newly introduced 2-hour Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store (BOPIS) and contactless Curbside Pickup services, to make the college shopping experience as safe and easy as possible. A newly created Healthy Living assortment also offers essentials for those students returning to campus living, including face masks, thermometers, and cleaning supplies. Customers receive great value when they sign up for the College Savings Pass and receive 20% off their entire purchase every time they shop on made-to-last items, with unlimited use in-store or online through September 30, 2020. Standard coupon exclusions apply. Sign up at www.bedbathandbeyond.com/CSP.

For more information about our college offerings, visit www.bedbathandbeyond.com/shopforcollege. Customers can visit College from Home at www.bedbathandbeyond.com/collegefromhome.   

About Bed Bath & Beyond:
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and subsidiaries (the «Company») is an omnichannel retailer that makes it easy for our customers to feel at home. The Company sells a wide assortment of domestic merchandise and home furnishings. The Company also provides a variety of textile products, amenities and other goods to institutional customers in the hospitality, cruise line, healthcare and other industries. Additionally, the Company is a partner in a joint venture which operates retail stores in Mexico under the name Bed Bath & Beyond.

Bed Bath & Beyond operates websites at bedbathandbeyond.com, bedbathandbeyond.ca.

About Decorist:
Decorist is an online interior design company that makes decorating a home easy and affordable. Executed entirely online, Decorist’s roster of over 400 professional interior designers help beautifully design any room in the home, staying within a client’s style and budget. Decorist’s services makes ordering all of the components for a room easy and fast, at the best possible prices. And for customers not ready to start a full design project, they can consult Decorist’s Design Bar to have quick design questions answered by Decorist’s team of interior designers, completely free of charge. The company is a subsidiary of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. 

¹Source: Student Dorm Decor Study (May, 2020); online survey among a national sample of n=360 Gen Z Americans, ages 16-24, who lived in an on-campus dorm in the past two years and/or plan to live in an on-campus dorm in the next year.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the investigation linked high body mass index (BMI), an indicator of obesity, to changes in two brain areas, the prefrontal cortex and anterior insula. These regions play a key role in decision-making and behavior, with disruptions having previously been linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and overeating.

In their new study, publishing online August 11 in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, the investigators examined 197 groups of metabolically active nerve cells in the fetal brain. Using millions of computations, the study authors divided the groups into 16 meaningful subgroups based on over 19,000 possible connections between the groups of neurons. They found only two areas of the brain where their connections to each other were statistically strongly linked to the mother’s BMI.    

«Our findings affirm that a mother’s obesity may play a role in fetal brain development, which might explain some of the cognitive and metabolic health concerns seen in children born to mothers with higher BMI,» says Moriah Thomason, PhD, the Barakett Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health.

As obesity rates continue to soar in the United States, it is more important than ever to understand how the condition may impact early brain development, says Thomason, who is also an associate professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone.

Previous studies showing an association between obesity and brain development had mostly looked at cognitive function in children after birth. The new investigation is believed to be the first to measure changes in fetal brain activity in the womb, and as early as six months into pregnancy.

Thomason says this approach was designed to eliminate the potential influence of breast feeding and other environmental factors occurring after birth and to examine the earliest origins of negative effects of maternal BMI on the developing child’s brain.

For the investigation, the research team recruited 109 women with BMIs ranging from 25 to 47. (According to the National Institutes of Health, women are considered «overweight» if they have a BMI of 25 or higher and are «obese» if their BMI is 30 and higher.) The women were all between six and nine months’ pregnant.

The research team used MRI imaging to measure fetal brain activity and map patterns of communication between large numbers of brain cells clustered together in different regions of the brain. Then, they compared the study participants to identify differences in how groups of neurons communicate with each other based on BMI.

The investigators caution that their study was not designed to draw a direct line between the differences they found and ultimate cognitive or behavioral problems in children. The study only looked at fetal brain activity. But, Thomason says, they now plan to follow the participants’ children over time to determine whether the brain activity changes lead to ADHD, behavioral issues, and other health risks.

Funding for the study was provided by National Institutes of Health grants R01 MH110793, R34 DA050287, R01 MH122447, and R21 ES026022.

In addition to Thomason, other NYU researchers involved in the study included Carly Lenniger, BS. Megan Norr, BA, of the University of California Berkeley, served as the study lead author. Additional research support was provided by Jasmine Hect, BS, of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and Martijn van den Heuvel of VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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