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«DOGS! A SCIENCE TAIL» Exhibition to Premiere at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Aug. 14

DENVER, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The traveling exhibition «Dogs! A Science Tail» — premiering at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, Aug. 14 — offers a thrilling new interactive experience highlighting the dynamic bond between humans and dogs that enables guests to explore how dogs think and sense the world around them.

The exhibition is broken into four parts including:

  • The Incredible…

DENVER, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The traveling exhibition «Dogs! A Science Tail» — premiering at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, Aug. 14 — offers a thrilling new interactive experience highlighting the dynamic bond between humans and dogs that enables guests to explore how dogs think and sense the world around them.

The exhibition is broken into four parts including:

  • The Incredible Dog: Step into a dog’s world through playful, immersive activities where guests test their running pace against the top speeds of various breed and learn how dogs think and communicate.
  • Dogs and Humans, Together Forever:  Explore how dogs and humans live and work together through unique bonds that affect people and societies, test canine pop-culture knowledge in a  «Jeopawdy!» game show, and explore jobs for dogs as well as careers humans can do with dogs.
  • Tail as Old as Time: Discover the amazing origin story of dogs through roleplay as an archaeologist and analyze bones and DNA patterns to see how scientists study the effects of dog domestication.
  • Caring for Dogs: Explore the possibilities and responsibilities that come with bringing a dog into your life.

«So many of us — more than 60 million Americans — love our dogs,» said George Sparks, President & CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. «And we couldn’t imagine a more exciting, interactive way to explore and inspire a love of nature and science than through the eyes of our furry friends.»

«Dogs! A Science Tail» was created by the California Science Center with support from Annenberg Foundation and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. PetSmart Charities® is sponsoring the national tour. The exhibition is presented in Denver by Champion Petfoods.

Tickets are on sale now (for humans only) at dmns.org/dogstail. Timed tickets are required.

To complement the exhibition, the Museum will feature the award winning documentary «Superpower Dogs,» opening Monday, Aug. 17.

Visit dmns.org/dogspresskit for more information.

About the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal science education. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Media Contact
Maura O’Neal, maura.oneal@dmns.org, 303.507.6058

 

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La exhibición DOGS! A SCIENCE TAIL abre el 14 de agosto en el Denver Museum of Nature & Science

DENVER, 5 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La exhibición itinerante Dogs! A Science Tail (Perros: una mirada científica), que llega al Denver Museum of Nature & Science el viernes 14 de agosto, ofrece una novedosa y emocionante experiencia interactiva y destaca el vínculo dinámico entre humanos y perros. Los visitantes podrán explorar cómo los perros piensan y perciben el mundo que los rodea.

La exhibición está dividida en cuatro partes:

  • El perro…

DENVER, 5 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La exhibición itinerante Dogs! A Science Tail (Perros: una mirada científica), que llega al Denver Museum of Nature & Science el viernes 14 de agosto, ofrece una novedosa y emocionante experiencia interactiva y destaca el vínculo dinámico entre humanos y perros. Los visitantes podrán explorar cómo los perros piensan y perciben el mundo que los rodea.

La exhibición está dividida en cuatro partes:

  • El perro increíble: ingresa al mundo canino mediante actividades divertidas e inmersivas. Compara tu velocidad de carrera con las velocidades máximas que alcanzan diferentes razas, y aprende cómo piensan y se comunican los perros.
  • Perros y humanos, juntos para siempre: conoce cómo los perros y los humanos viven y trabajan juntos gracias a los lazos únicos que afectan a las personas y las sociedades, pon a prueba tus conocimientos de la cultura pop canina en el programa de entretenimiento Jeopawdy!, y descubre qué tipos de trabajo puede hacer un perro y qué ocupaciones los humanos pueden tener con los perros.
  • Una historia milenaria: conoce el fantástico relato de cómo surgieron los perros al asumir el papel de un arqueólogo en un juego de rol, y analiza huesos y patrones de ADN para ver cómo los científicos estudian los efectos de la domesticación.
  • El cuidado de los perros: explora las posibilidades y responsabilidades que implica tener un perro en tu vida.

«Muchos de nosotros, de hecho, más de 60 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos, amamos a nuestros perros», dijo George Sparks, presidente y director ejecutivo del Denver Museum of Nature & Science. «Y no podemos imaginar otra manera más emocionante e interactiva para explorar e inspirar el amor por la naturaleza y la ciencia que a través de los ojos de nuestros amigos caninos».

La exhibición Dogs! A Science Tail (Perros: una mirada científica) fue creada por California Science Center, con el apoyo de Annenberg Foundation y Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. PetSmart Charities® es el patrocinador de la gira nacional. La exhibición es presentada en Denver por Champion Petfoods.

Las entradas ya están a la venta ahora (solo para humanos) en dmns.org/dogstail. Se requieren entradas con horario específico.

Para complementar la exhibición, el museo proyectará el galardonado documental Superpower Dogs, que se estrenará el lunes 17 de agosto.

Visitar dmns.org/dogspresskit para más información.

Acerca del Denver Museum of Nature & Science
El Denver Museum of Nature & Science es el principal recurso de la región de las Rocosas sobre educación científica informal. Se puede contactar con el museo mediante Facebook, Twitter e Instagram.

Contacto para medios de comunicación
Maura O’Neal, maura.oneal@dmns.org, 303.507.6058

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WestBred® Launches New Winter Wheat Lines

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — New WestBred® wheat varieties will offer growers an above-average combination of yield potential and protein, continuing to drive better-performing and higher-quality varieties for the U.S. wheat industry.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — New WestBred® wheat varieties will offer growers an above-average combination of yield potential and protein, continuing to drive better-performing and higher-quality varieties for the U.S. wheat industry.

Both WB4401 and WB4309 are new hard red winter varieties with key disease tolerances that will provide growers more options to help improve production and enhance profitability potential. Both varieties offer improved yield potential in their regional market fits.

Adapted for the Central Plains Region, WB4401 is a medium-maturing variety that offers excellent yield potential, test weight and end-use quality. WB4401 offers a strong disease tolerance package, including intermediate leaf and stripe rust tolerance, as well as good Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) tolerance. This line also offers excellent grazing potential and very good Hessian Fly tolerance.

Shaun Ohlde grew WB4401 on his farm in Palmer, Kansas, and was pleased with its performance on dryland acreage.

«WB4401 is a new variety that looks to be rock-solid with great yield potential,» said Ohlde. «It displays excellent tillering capacity for following soybeans and is an ideal maturity for our area. WB4401 provides us the complete disease package we need on our farm including fusarium head blight tolerance.»

Adapted for South Dakota and the southern half of North Dakota, WB4309 is a medium to early-maturing variety with the right balance of yield, protein and standability with very good test weight and milling and baking quality. WB4309 also offers a strong disease resistance package, including good Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) resistance and very good Yellow (Stripe) Rust resistance, and is broadly adapted for the Northern region.

Jim Klebsch planted WB4309 last fall into standing wheat stubble, and although his wheat crop suffered through a hard spring freeze, this new variety handled the stress and performed well on his farm in Redfield, S.D.

«We saw really good stands and saw zero lodging with WB4309,» said Klebsch. «It grew through some very tough conditions of several days in a row with temps in the 20s. Harvested in July, the yield was in the 82 to 83 bu/acre range and protein was about 13.4. So, for our environment, that is very good performance on dryland wheat. I could not find fault with this variety. It will be popular for planting for the 2021 season because it fits this region very well.»

WB4401 and WB4309 are available for planting for the 2021 crop season as certified seed only (CSO) varieties. Bred from new germplasm for higher yield and protein potential with stronge disease tolerance package and pest protection, these new varieties will be available in quality-tested planting seed. Interested growers should contact their WestBred technical product manager.

About WestBred
WestBred wheat provides seed suppliers and their growers access to the highest yield potential wheat seed, as well as testing, education, resources and experienced representatives to help maximize their yield potential.

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Atlanta Gas Light Launches ‘Do Your Part’ Safe Digging Campaign

ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Atlanta Gas Light launches the Do Your Part campaign, an effort aimed at reminding contractors and the public the importance of calling 811 for digging projects large and small. A utility line is damaged once every three minutes nationwide during excavation projects, but most of these accidents are preventable if lines are marked before digging begins.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Atlanta Gas Light launches the Do Your Part campaign, an effort aimed at reminding contractors and the public the importance of calling 811 for digging projects large and small. A utility line is damaged once every three minutes nationwide during excavation projects, but most of these accidents are preventable if lines are marked before digging begins.

Land excavation for fiber installations, new buildings, yard projects, home renovations and any other digging project requires calling 811 before construction or digging begins. Through the Do Your Part campaign, Atlanta Gas Light is encouraging professionals and do-it-yourselfers to be responsible members of their community before they break ground.

«The importance of calling 811 before digging cannot be overstated. Through the Do Your Part campaign, we’re reminding people why it’s so critical to have lines marked before starting outdoor work,» said Emeka Igwilo, vice president of operations support. «Calling 811 and following safe digging practices are simple actions excavators and homeowners can take to ensure safety within their community. They’re free and easy and will save time and money by avoiding damages.»

From April 1 to July 16 of this year, there have been 245 projects with no 811 calls. Of these 245 no-call projects, 173 have been from construction companies. The Do Your Part campaign is aimed at reminding contractors and construction crews to call 811 before work begins so that their projects can remain on time and on budget while reducing inconveniences to the public like traffic jams, service interruptions, and damaged lines.

Calls can be placed to Georgia 811 up to 10 days in advance of a digging project. By contacting 811, callers will make an appointment over the phone for an onsite visit where professionals identify and mark utility lines free of charge. 

The Do Your Part campaign will feature a new webpage, digital and radio ads, and mural art across the Atlanta metro area.

To learn more about the Do Your Part campaign and safe digging in Georgia, visit www.atlantagaslight.com/safety/call-811-before-you-dig.

About Atlanta Gas Light
Atlanta Gas Light is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Atlanta Gas Light provides natural gas delivery service to more than 1.6 million customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information, visit atlantagaslight.com and southerncompanygas.com.

About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 700,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines, asset management for natural gas wholesale customers and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

 

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«DOGS! A SCIENCE TAIL» Exhibition to Premiere at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Aug. 14

DENVER, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The traveling exhibition «Dogs! A Science Tail» — premiering at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, Aug. 14 — offers a thrilling new interactive experience highlighting the dynamic bond between humans and dogs that enables guests to explore how dogs think and sense the world around them.

DENVER, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The traveling exhibition «Dogs! A Science Tail» — premiering at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, Aug. 14 — offers a thrilling new interactive experience highlighting the dynamic bond between humans and dogs that enables guests to explore how dogs think and sense the world around them.

The exhibition is broken into four parts including:

  • The Incredible Dog: Step into a dog’s world through playful, immersive activities where guests test their running pace against the top speeds of various breed and learn how dogs think and communicate.
  • Dogs and Humans, Together Forever:  Explore how dogs and humans live and work together through unique bonds that affect people and societies, test canine pop-culture knowledge in a  «Jeopawdy!» game show, and explore jobs for dogs as well as careers humans can do with dogs.
  • Tail as Old as Time: Discover the amazing origin story of dogs through roleplay as an archaeologist and analyze bones and DNA patterns to see how scientists study the effects of dog domestication.
  • Caring for Dogs: Explore the possibilities and responsibilities that come with bringing a dog into your life.

«So many of us — more than 60 million Americans — love our dogs,» said George Sparks, President & CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. «And we couldn’t imagine a more exciting, interactive way to explore and inspire a love of nature and science than through the eyes of our furry friends.»

«Dogs! A Science Tail» was created by the California Science Center with support from Annenberg Foundation and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. PetSmart Charities® is sponsoring the national tour. The exhibition is presented in Denver by Champion Petfoods.

Tickets are on sale now (for humans only) at dmns.org/dogstail. Timed tickets are required.

To complement the exhibition, the Museum will feature the award winning documentary «Superpower Dogs,» opening Monday, Aug. 17.

Visit dmns.org/dogspresskit for more information.

About the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal science education. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Media Contact
Maura O’Neal, maura.oneal@dmns.org, 303.507.6058

 

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Glancy Prongay & Murray Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Kingold Jewelry, Inc. (KGJI)

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP («GPM») reminds investors of the upcoming August 31, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Kingold Jewelry, Inc. …

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP («GPM») reminds investors of the upcoming August 31, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of Kingold Jewelry, Inc.  («Kingold» or «the Company») (NASDAQ: KGJI) securities between March 15, 2018 and June 28, 2020, inclusive (the «Class Period»).

If you suffered a loss on your Kingold investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you can submit your contact information at https://www.glancylaw.com/cases/kingold-jewelry-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.

On June 29, 2020, multiple news outlets reported that Kingold may have used counterfeit gold as collateral to secure loans from more than a dozen Chinese financial institutions.

On this news, Kingold’s share price fell $0.27 per share, or more than 24%, to close at $0.85 per share on June 29, 2020, thereby injuring investors.

The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Kingold used fake gold as collateral to fraudulently secure loans; (2) that consequently, the Company would face creditor lawsuits and be delisted from the Shanghai Gold Exchange; and (3) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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If you purchased or otherwise acquired Kingold securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than August 31, 2020 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com.  If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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Quebec Export of Electricity to the United States – The moment of truth for Pessamit and Wemotaci First Nations

QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – The Canadian Innu First Nation of Pessamit and the Atikamekw First Nation of Wemotaci (Province of Quebec) are joining forces to put an end to the stranglehold of the Quebec government and Hydro-Québec on their traditional territories. They mean to obtain compensation for production facilities, reservoirs and transmission lines set up without their consent by…

QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – The Canadian Innu First Nation of Pessamit and the Atikamekw First Nation of Wemotaci (Province of Quebec) are joining forces to put an end to the stranglehold of the Quebec government and Hydro-Québec on their traditional territories. They mean to obtain compensation for production facilities, reservoirs and transmission lines set up without their consent by threatening to derail a project to run a high-voltage transmission line through Maine to Massachusetts.

Currently, 36% of the total hydroelectric power installed by Hydro-Québec comes from Innu, Atikamekw and Anishnabeg traditional territories, protected by ancestral and treaty rights that have never been respected. In total, 33 production structures, 130 dams and dikes, 10,400 km2 of reservoirs, tens of thousands of kilometres of transmission, distribution and road lines have been illegally installed. These facilities continue to be operated by Hydro-Québec in violation of the rights recognized by the Constitution Act of 1982 and the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court of Canada.

At the Cost of Others
For nearly a century, six Innu, Atikamekw and Anishnabeg communities have borne the brunt of successive hydroelectric developments that have allowed Quebec to industrialize and the majority of its citizens to access a better quality of life. Conversely, these successive and massive hydroelectric developments on their traditional territories have never translated into a better quality of life for the members of the communities most directly and negatively impacted. Quite the contrary! All internationally recognized well-being indicators are largely unfavourable for them compared to the entire population of Quebec and are comparable to those of third world countries.

A Suspended Sentence
The most recent legal episode in the Quebec government’s crusade to evade the ancestral rights of the First Nations ended in 1996. The Supreme Court of Canada then definitively put an end to Quebec’s claims that First Nations had no ancestral rights over the territory of the province. The illegitimate position of the government of Quebec nevertheless gave it enough time to de facto dispossess First Nations of their traditional territories. This rejection in the Supreme Court did not, however, convince Quebec to apply the necessary corrective measures. Since then, successive provincial governments have embarked on a strategy of perpetually delaying enforcement of the Supreme Court ruling. In doing so, Quebec scandalously self-awarded itself a suspended sentence.

Sand in the Gears
According to Chiefs René Simon of Pessamit and François Néashit of Wemotaci: «The First Nations directly affected by the odious regime imposed by Quebec with the complicity of the government of Canada, now have an important lever capable of establishing the rule of law, right where state brutality has always prevailed. Now is the time for our two communities to put up a concerted resistance to what is morally, legally and constitutionally indefensible! We intend to come down directly on the revenues that the government and Hydro-Québec expect to generate with their project to run a high-voltage line with a capacity of 1200 MW through the northeast of the United States.» It should be remembered in this regard that Hydro-Québec has a significant energy surplus that cannot be absorbed by internal consumption. From a business standpoint, then, it’s no wonder that the crown corporation is looking to improve its performance by selling power in the northeastern US. In this context, the weakening of the profit objective imposed by the state-owned company in its five-year 2020 to 2024 plan ($16.1 billion) could have the consequence of encouraging Quebec to review its position regarding First Nations.

The Route Through Maine
Hydro-Québec’s intentions in the United States are far from being unanimously supported there. In 2018, when Hydro-Québec was awarded the contract to deliver 9.45 TWh of energy to Massachusetts via the Northern Pass transmission line that was to cross New Hampshire from North to South, the Innu First Nation of Pessamit closely coordinated its action with regulatory bodies and American opponents of this project. Pessamit then assumed a leading role with the American media and various non-Native and Native American political bodies. In July 2019, after having exhausted all its legal options, the promoter saw its project definitively rejected by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. Pessamit was instrumental in the termination of Northern Pass. After this resounding and still very recent failure, Hydro-Québec is now banking on the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project to honour its contract with Massachusetts. The state-owned company plans to run its electricity through Maine instead of New Hampshire, in order to reach Massachusetts. But history could repeat itself.

What We Are Demanding
Our First Nations cannot allow Hydro-Québec to financially benefit from our heritage without openly taking part in the debate in Maine about NECEC. After a century of denial on the part of the Quebec government, our communities have an unexpected opportunity to see our rights on their ancestral territories respected. We will resolutely seize this opportunity to force the settlement that has always been denied. The government of Quebec and Hydro-Québec have never had and still do not have the moral and constitutional legitimacy to operate 33 of the 63 hydroelectric production structures since they have never consulted and compensated the First Nations concerned. They have even less right to sell electricity in the United States when 13,200 MW, or 36% of the installed capacity in Quebec out of a total of 36,700 MW, has been usurped from the said First Nations. And if the government turns a deaf ear, Pessamit and Wemotaci will do their utmost to derail the project and ensure a resounding NO to NECEC!

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NASA Awards STTR Research Grant To Geisel Software And UNLV For Robot Simulation Platform for Source Search and Mapping

WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Geisel Software, a Massachusetts-based custom software development firm, and University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) are pleased to announce they have been awarded a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The award will support the development of a solution that will allow for collaborative…

WORCESTER, Mass., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Geisel Software, a Massachusetts-based custom software development firm, and University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) are pleased to announce they have been awarded a Phase I Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The award will support the development of a solution that will allow for collaborative mobility and manipulation in a heterogeneous robotic environment.

The research is critically important to solving problems such as mapping, localization, atmospheric transmission spectroscopy, electromagnetic radiation detection of all kinds, seismic and other planetary sensing, and more. Woosoon Yim, Ph.D. and professor of mechanical engineering in UNLV’s Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering, will serve as principal investigator and his team at UNLV will work in tandem with Geisel Software’s engineers to address the complex issues inherent in swarming applications.

«Geisel Software is honored to be selected for this Phase I STTR in cooperation with UNLV,» commented Brian Geisel, Chief Executive Officer at Geisel Software.  «We’re excited to be working with such a well-regarded university that’s committed to serving minority and underrepresented students. This STTR will give students an opportunity to grow not only in the initial phase as students, but also through the eventual productization phase as engineers.»

«Space is a challenging experimentation environment and developing a realistic simulation platform for studying coordination and control of swarms of the ground and aerial vehicles is integral to safe space exploration,» said Yim. «Geisel Software has technical expertise in solving complex software challenges and experience building custom solutions for government organizations. This partnership builds off our combined strengths to help NASA achieve their exploration goals.»  

The STTR program is a highly competitive three-phase program that reserves a specific percentage of federal research and development funding to award to small businesses in partnership with nonprofit research institutions to move ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace, to foster high-tech economic development, and to address the technological needs of the federal government.

About Geisel Software, Inc.
Founded in 2011, Geisel Software, Inc. (http://geisel.software) is a Massachusetts-based custom software development firm. Geisel’s highly trained, innovative team creates elegantly designed, world-class web / cloud, mobile apps and embedded software for some of the most visionary hardware, software and security companies in the medical and robotics industries. Geisel Software is committed to understanding our customer’s business and clearly defining project parameters to deliver powerful, unique solutions that allow them to innovate, create and succeed. We serve federal and state government and commercial enterprises across the United States.

About UNLV
UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of more than 31,000 students and 3,900 faculty and staff that has earned the nation’s highest recognition for both research and community engagement from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diverse population and workforce, driving economic activity, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada. Learn more at unlv.edu.

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Lattof & Lattof, P.C. in Mobile, Alabama Launches New Website

MOBILE, Ala., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Personal injury law firm Lattof & Lattof, P.C. has launched a brand new website. The new state-of-the-art site was designed with user experience in mind. The site integrates numerous cutting-edge design elements meant to improve navigation for the user, such as drop-down menus, text accordions, and sliders.

The new site was designed to adapt to cellphones and tablets in addition to desktop computers and laptops. As consumers increasingly turn…

MOBILE, Ala., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Personal injury law firm Lattof & Lattof, P.C. has launched a brand new website. The new state-of-the-art site was designed with user experience in mind. The site integrates numerous cutting-edge design elements meant to improve navigation for the user, such as drop-down menus, text accordions, and sliders.

The new site was designed to adapt to cellphones and tablets in addition to desktop computers and laptops. As consumers increasingly turn to their mobile devices to find information and services on the web, offering a seamless mobile experience is more important than ever. Lattof & Lattof, P.C., hopes that the new site will result in an improved experience for their online visitors. Contact Lattof & Lattof, P.C. if you need the services of a personal injury lawyer in Mobile, AL.

About Lattof & Lattof, P.C.: 

Lattof & Lattof, P.C., is a premier personal injury law firm that has been defending Alabama injury victims since 1952. The founders Mitchell Lattof Sr. and Mitchell Lattof Jr. have over 100 years of combined experience and have recovered over $100 million in compensation for their clients. Part of the reason for the firm’s success is the attorneys’ dedication to each of their clients. 

Since opening their doors, they have helped over 10,000 clients. However, each client gets individual attention from both attorneys. When you hire Lattof & Lattof, P.C., you are not hiring a large corporation that will assign assistants and paralegals to your case. You are hiring Mitch Jr. and Mitch Sr., who will be able to assist you through the entire process. They will be there for you when you have questions and you can count on them taking the time to get to know you and understand your situation. 

Contact the Mobile personal injury lawyers at Lattof & Lattof, P.C., today for more information.

We handle all personal injury cases, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death claims, workers’ compensation claims, and more. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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Magical I Am™ Inc. Files Patent Application To Teach The Dyslexic To Read Successfully

ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Magical I Am™ Inc., developers of a game-based app to help dyslexic children with their learning to read challenges, today announced it has filed applications to secure United States and international patent rights for its innovative technology.

The patent application describes two of Magical I Am Inc.’s proprietary technologies, «Bindu M.E. Tech™» and «Adaptive Content Casting™», that will be in its initial app…

ATLANTA, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Magical I Am™ Inc., developers of a game-based app to help dyslexic children with their learning to read challenges, today announced it has filed applications to secure United States and international patent rights for its innovative technology.

The patent application describes two of Magical I Am Inc.’s proprietary technologies, «Bindu M.E. Tech™» and «Adaptive Content Casting™», that will be in its initial app release. The Bindu M.E. Tech enables the user to focus their «Mind’s Eye» (their inner viewing) on their «Bindu Point» (a point of perceptual focus) in order to stabilize consistent perception of two-dimensional words and symbols in their correct orientation and order – so, for example, the word «was» does not become the word «saw,» or the letter «p» does not become a «b» , «d», or «q». Adaptive Content Casting adjusts the pace and difficulty of the game to match the learning needs of the player. Both technologies provide first-of-its-kind tools for the dyslexic learner, teacher and parent.

Magical I Am utilizes an «edutainment» concept in conjunction with the Bindu M.E. Tech to master learning to read the abstract words and symbols which often cause reading disability symptoms. «As the player’s mastery of abstract words and symbols progresses, the occurrence of reading disability symptoms starts to fade,» said Magical I Am CEO, Bill Allen, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in 1963 and spent seven years in the mid-1990s as a facilitator for the Davis Dyslexia Correction program in Burlingame, CA.

«Using augmented reality technology, Bindu M.E. Tech puts the player in the shoes of their avatar in a way that has never before been done in any game,» said Allen. «As they make their way through the game, children are able to master words and meanings, progressing as they conquer each level of the game. Meanwhile, the Adaptive Content Casting technology monitors their efforts and adjusts the game according to each individual player’s capabilities and provides progress analytics that will be available to parents or teachers.»

Allen, a Georgia State University graduate, was a successful real estate agent in the Atlanta area. Prior to founding Magical I Am, Allen created and developed «The Learning to Read Program» with Marcia Hart, who now serves as educational content director of the company.

«As someone for whom dyslexia has gone from a reading and writing negative to a treasured gift, I know the devastating effects it can have, especially on children», said Allen. «I am keenly aware that traditional programs are very expensive and often out of reach for most families. In the United States, less than one percent of the dyslexic population can afford the dyslexia correction methodologies available today. Magical I Am will be absolutely affordable for 99 percent of the families who can’t afford the expensive dyslexia programs being offered today.»

The game-based app was developed by the team led by the company’s Principal Game Director Sunil Thankamushy, a longtime game industry veteran and UCLA film school graduate who has also worked for Dreamworks Interactive and Electronic Arts. As he puts the final touches on the app before its launch in the fall, Thankamushy said, «Demonstration sessions last year validated the core concepts of the game – a point verified by the parents of participants».    

«My daughter enjoyed the game; it was a positive experience for her,» said Sarah McAfee. «I think she was really engaged and into it.» Joe Pellizzari’s daughter had a similar experience, «She stayed engaged throughout the game; I think she found it interesting and it held her attention.»

«The content of the program was very good,» said Rachel Galotti. «My daughter liked the fact that it was a digital platform, which kids today respond to. She liked the rewards aspect and said it helped keep her interested in going from level to level. She had a lot of fun with the game.»

Alpha testing of Magical I Am is set to begin later this summer after more than 1,000 parents, reading-challenged children and special educations professionals from all 50 states registered to participate through a company-sponsored social media campaign.

In addition to Allen, Hart and Thankamushy, other key leaders of the company are veteran Atlanta entrepreneur, Eric Scharff, who serves as the chief operating officer. Prominent Atlanta marketing industry professional, Scott Marticke, serves as the chief marketing officer. Respected mortgage executive from a multigenerational family of professional educators, Tyler Johnson, serves as senior vice president, business development.

For more information on Magical I Am, please visit https://www.magicaliam.com/

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Magical I Am Inc., based in Marietta, Ga., is an educational software development company focusing on programs and tools to help dyslexic children with the reading challenges associated with their dyslexia. The company is developing Magical I Am™, a mobile app game that provides the fun of adventure while negotiating learning challenges that teach children to read abstract words and symbols.

 

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