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GSR Brands Beats Challenges of Early 2020 With Success and Looks Ahead to More Expansion

CINCINNATI, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — While the phrase «uncertain times» is now well-worn in reference to the COVID-19 outbreak and its economic effects, one thing that has proven certain is GSR Brands’ ability to not just survive but thrive.

«We have met and surpassed last year’s numbers in the Cincinnati market,» says GSR Brands president and CEO Roger David. «We had a good first quarter that was above our 2019 numbers,…

CINCINNATI, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — While the phrase «uncertain times» is now well-worn in reference to the COVID-19 outbreak and its economic effects, one thing that has proven certain is GSR Brands’ ability to not just survive but thrive.

«We have met and surpassed last year’s numbers in the Cincinnati market,» says GSR Brands president and CEO Roger David. «We had a good first quarter that was above our 2019 numbers, despite the dramatic impact of COVID-19, as the State of Ohio issued shutdowns on March 15,» David says.

«Prior to the shutdown, our sales were up 9.7 percent above 2019. From March 15 through the month of April, we went from 9+ percent to -0.5 percent. This was the major impact of COVID-19. But, then, from March 3, 2020, through June 21, 2020, we have bounced back and are now back up, surpassing last year’s sales by 6.6 percent.»

David attributes the success to paying close attention to consumer attitudes and behaviors along the way and modifying marketing and operations to match. The overall goal, which GSR Brands achieved, was to build consumer trust around safety and protection in both of the GSR Brands: Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee.

During the shelter-in-place period, Gold Star Chili drove off-premise dining through drive-through and carry-out sales as well as third-party and online ordering.

New Developments

Expansion of GSR Brands restaurants continues in earnest.

Q2 saw Gold Star Chili’s successful remodel of its Springdale, Ohio, location to the brand’s new G5 prototype. Five more remodels are slated for Q3, toward a goal of 13 total G5-revamped locations in 2020.

Tom & Chee will open a Pittsburgh location and ink an area development agreement with an Oklahoma City franchisee in Q3.

Across Gold Star Chili and Tom & Chee, GSR Brands looks to add five new franchisees by close of 2020.

Increasing Marketing Reach

As mentioned above, Q1 and Q2 witnessed GSR Brands’ deft navigation of the COVID-19 climate to achieve stellar sales, owing in no small part to adjustments in effectively marketing its drive-through and curbside offerings.

In Q2, GSR Brands struck a partnership with 919 Marketing to lead franchise development and brand awareness initiatives for both of GSR’s restaurant brands in the U.S. and expansion — reaching qualified single- and multi-unit franchisees across the country. 919 Marketing also will expand brand awareness to attract consumers to both restaurant concepts.

In Q3, GSR brands will onboard a new creative agency as well.

For more information about Gold Star Chili franchising, visit http://www.goldstarchilifranchise.com.

For more information about Tom & Chee franchising, visit http://www.tomandcheefranchise.com.

About Gold Star Chili

Gold Star Chili, founded over 50 years ago, has developed an enormous following in the Cincinnati, Ohio, metropolitan area, serving comfort food with family-style hospitality. The brand stands poised to break out of its Cincinnati stronghold and expand across the Midwest, with its new streamlined menu, updated restaurant design, and a proven business model that allows our franchisees to thrive for decades.

To learn more about Gold Star Chili, visit http://www.goldstarchili.com.

For more information about Gold Star Chili franchising, visit http://www.goldstarchilifranchise.com.

About Tom & Chee

Tom & Chee has risen from humble origins to one of the rising stars in the $23 billion sandwich industry. In 2009, the first Tom & Chee location literally popped up in a tent near the ice-skating rink in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, during the winter holidays. Since then, Tom & Chee has become a nationally-recognized brand after appearing on Shark Tank and growing to more than 12 locations in seven states.

To learn more about Tom & Chee, visit http://www.tomandchee.com.

For more information about Tom & Chee franchising, visit http://www.tomandcheefranchise.com.

 

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CNX Releases 2019 Corporate Responsibility Report

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) today announced the release of its annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The report details Company execution against the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Core Option and outlines activities and initiatives undertaken during the past year toward the Company’s comprehensive corporate responsibility goals.

CNX President and Chief Executive Officer Nick DeIuliis commented, «With a…

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) today announced the release of its annual Corporate Responsibility Report. The report details Company execution against the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Core Option and outlines activities and initiatives undertaken during the past year toward the Company’s comprehensive corporate responsibility goals.

CNX President and Chief Executive Officer Nick DeIuliis commented, «With a deepening focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues by external stakeholders, we continue to highlight the internal, proactive measures we have and continue to adopt that have propelled our status as one of the most innovative and responsible companies in the E&P space. The 2019 CRR builds on our belief that a steadfast, relentless commitment to best-in-class safety and environmental compliance increases efficiencies, reduces costs, improves margins, and, ultimately, drives long-term intrinsic value per share. We heavily favor measurable, tangible performance metrics over abstract, aspirational goals.»

Following are key highlights included in the 2019 report:

  • Culture: Our safety culture is ingrained in every CNX employee and contractor. No job or activity is considered a success if we compromise the safety of our employees, service providers, neighbors, or environment. We are proud of achieving an Employee Total Recordable Incident Rate of zero in 2019 compared to the recently published OSHA industry average for oil and gas extraction of 0.8 in 2018. 
  • Stewardship: Continuously improving the efficiency of our business aligns with our vision to be a leader in environmental stewardship. A prime example is our results from the partnership with the Evolution Well Services frac fleet. Because of our exclusive focus on advanced electric frac technologies, we have driven efficiencies to new levels in terms of the length of time needed to complete a well which, in turn, has significantly reduced our measurable emissions, employee exposure hours, and noise pollution by utilizing the companies’ innovative technologies, powered directly from on-site natural gas. 
  • Performance: This report highlights how new technologies; innovative practices and a collaborative team drives the success of CNX. The team’s vision for excellence increases our ability to reach new heights both in the office and in the field. In 2019, CNX drilled the longest lateral in our history and implemented processes that allow for the team to increase efficiency.
  • Community: As one of America’s oldest and most storied energy companies, we greatly value the communities in which we have lived and operated for generations. The concentrated Appalachian footprint that we call home, and those communities within, have given us, in some cases, three and four generations of families who have been part of our team. In 2019, CNX was honored to receive the Corporate Citizen Award from the Pittsburgh Business Times in recognition of our numerous community contributions, many of which are highlighted in this report.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.cnx.com/responsibility

About CNX Resources Corporation
CNX Resources Corporation (NYSE: CNX) is one of the largest independent natural gas exploration, development and production companies, with operations centered in the major shale formations of the Appalachian basin. With the benefit of a more than 150-year legacy and a substantial asset base amassed over many generations, the company deploys an organic growth strategy focused on responsibly developing its resources in order to create long term value for its shareholders, employees and the communities where it operates. As of December 31, 2019, CNX had 8.43 trillion cubic feet equivalent of proved natural gas reserves. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor’s Midcap 400 Index. Additional information may be found at www.cnx.com.

 

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BorgWarner Enables High Performance, Eco-friendly Driving with Latest Integrated Drive Module for Ford Mustang Mach-E

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner announced today it is building a power-packed Integrated Drive Module (iDM) for Ford’s new all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. The iDM comes complete with a BorgWarner thermal-management system and gearbox integrated with a motor and power electronics from other suppliers, and showcases the company’s system integration expertise. 

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BorgWarner announced today it is building a power-packed Integrated Drive Module (iDM) for Ford’s new all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV. The iDM comes complete with a BorgWarner thermal-management system and gearbox integrated with a motor and power electronics from other suppliers, and showcases the company’s system integration expertise. 

«Our knowledge of system integration, paired with our gearing proficiency, allows us to design iDMs that are easy to assemble and operate as quietly as possible, which is even more important in electrified vehicles,» said Dr. Stefan Demmerle, President and General Manager, BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems. «Like the Mustang Mach-E, our iDMs are made to excite drivers craving an eco-friendly, thrilling ride, and we’re excited to once again partner with Ford, this time to deliver a high-quality, clean and efficient propulsion solution to the high-performance electrification market.» 

BorgWarner was able to capitalize on its experience with scalable and modular approaches to iDMs to deliver this customized drive module that met Ford’s stringent requirements. Different than other BorgWarner eGearDrive® units, the gearing incorporated within the iDM does not utilize parallel axis gearing, instead featuring a concentric design with outputs on the same axis as the electric motor, resulting in a more compact package. The company’s high-performing gearbox enables an efficient, smooth ride capable of handling 4,278 Nm of axle torque and input speeds up to 13,800 rpm. Additionally, BorgWarner designed and packaged an integrated park module, along with an efficient cooling and lubrication solution to provide optimal thermal-management to the whole iDM system, all within one compact assembly. Beyond its versatile architecture, the company’s iDM delivers a high level of integration, impressive system efficiency and optimal noise, vibration and harshness characteristics.

The iDM is being supplied to power the Mustang Mach-E’s rear-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. On the all-wheel-drive GT version, BorgWarner is supplying the secondary drive unit to power the front wheels as well. Start of production is slated to begin this year.

About BorgWarner

BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) is a global product leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. With manufacturing and technical facilities in 67 locations in 19 countries, the company employs approximately 29,000 worldwide. For more information, please visit borgwarner.com.

The iDM comes complete with a BorgWarner gearbox integrated with a motor and power electronics from other suppliers, and showcases the company’s extensive knowledge of system integration.

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Back to School Blues: Perceptyx Finds Work Productivity Expected to Decline As More Schools Switch to Remote Learning

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Perceptyx, the leading employee listening and people analytics platform for enterprise organizations today released new data showing productivity for working parents is set to decline at the start of the school year, as the recent surge in COVID-19 cases has led to schools moving…

TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Perceptyx, the leading employee listening and people analytics platform for enterprise organizations today released new data showing productivity for working parents is set to decline at the start of the school year, as the recent surge in COVID-19 cases has led to schools moving to complete or part-time distance learning.

More than 60 percent of working parents believe that carrying out distance learning from home will place an extremely difficult burden on their family, while over half report they will be both distracted to either a «moderate» or «great» extent on days when their children are learning from home and that their work productivity will decline. Over 40 percent are also worried either a «moderate» or «great» extent about their job security due to their children learning from home.

Perceptyx previously reported a considerable increase in productivity and a decrease in the desire to return to the physical workplace near the end of May, just as the school year was coming to a close.

«Undoubtedly, school decisions will impact parents’ willingness and even ability to work in the physical workplace, leading to a potentially significant decline in productivity as work-at-home parents are once again forced to play the roles of employee, parent, and teacher during the workday,» said Brett Wells, Director of People Analytics at Perceptyx. «To mitigate the negative impact remote school can have, including the potential exodus of working parents, we recommend employers reevaluate their return-to-work strategies and leave policies, and consider adding new benefits to support employees and their new reality in any way they can.»

While school this fall will undoubtedly look different in every situation, the largest portion of parents are still uncertain about sending their children to a traditional classroom. Surprisingly, a quarter (26%) report they are not sending their kids back to school at all, while forty percent say it will depend on the school district’s plans. As of the end of July, 41 percent say their school district has not communicated a clearly defined return-to-school strategy.

When it comes to mothers and fathers, Perceptyx found that there was not a great disparity between roles when it came to distance learning having a negative effect. The data did find, however, that working mothers who are in senior leadership positions (e.g., executives/vice presidents) are most at risk of feeling the extra burden, pressure, and challenges that distance learning brings to their workday. They are more than 1.5 times more likely to report they do not intend to stay at their current employer for at least the next 12 months as compared to fathers.

«It is clear that for working mothers in senior leadership positions, we risk losing decades of progress towards breaking the «glass ceiling» because of the demands of distance learning,» Wells noted.

Working parents aren’t the only ones who will be impacted by remote learning this fall, as non-parent co-workers report that they are feeling the disruption even now before the return to school.

  • 39% of non-parents believe their co-workers who are parents are more distracted.
  • 29% of non-parents believe their co-workers who are parents are less productive.
  • 25% of non-parents say their workload has both increased and become more difficult to manage because of their co-workers who are parents.

Perceptyx also found that how an organization supports employees faced with distance learning plays a huge role in retaining these individuals. Ninety-two percent of employees who strongly agree their organization is providing the flexibility and support to work from home when children are at home intend to stay at the organization for at least the next 12 months. This drops to 66 percent for employees who do not agree their employers are providing flexibility and support.

«To adequately support working parents, organizations must be willing to consider cases at the individual level,» continued Wells. «Open and honest conversations are paramount, and a well-crafted employee listening and action plan can enable organizations to identify support areas that employees will value the most. Through these discussions and discoveries, organizations can create new ways forward.»

About Perceptyx
Since its founding in 2003, Perceptyx has been redefining the employee listening industry, delivering enterprise-level employee surveys and people analytics to more than 30% of the Fortune 100 today. With an unrivaled technology platform and a tailor-made, flexible approach, the Perceptyx technology makes it easy for managers, HR, or business leaders to discover insights deep within large and complex organizations, driving meaningful action to improve business outcomes. Driven by a deep intellectual curiosity and a culture of innovation, Perceptyx is challenging the status quo—to help people and organizations See The Way Forward.

 

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IEEE Security & Privacy and IEEE Software Magazines Win 2020 APEX Award of Excellence

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — IEEE Security & Privacy and IEEE…

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — IEEE Security & Privacy and IEEE Software, leading magazines in the computing industry published by the IEEE Computer Society, have each been awarded the APEX 2020 Award of Excellence in the «Magazines, Journals & Tabloids—Electronic» category.

APEX 2020, the 32nd Annual Awards for Publication Excellence, is an international competition that recognizes outstanding publications—from newsletters and magazines to annual reports, brochures, and websites.

IEEE Security & Privacy, November/ December 2019 Issue

«IEEE Security & Privacy strives to develop theme issues that are timely and of broad interest,» said IEEE Security & Privacy’s editor in chief David M. Nicol.  «The November/December 2019 issue was very successful, as the community’s interest in privacy is large.»

IEEE Security & Privacy’s November/December 2019 issue, entitled «GDPR: One Year In,» examines the impact of Europe’s massive overhaul of its privacy and data protection laws. Nearly a decade in the making, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect to great fanfare in May 2018 with the goal of returning control of personal data to individuals. Impacting every area of an economy marked by technological and data innovation—including finance, healthcare, retail, education, transportation, utilities, and scientific research—the GDPR carried immense promise but also many implementation challenges and interpretation complexities. This issue of IEEE Security & Privacy examines the reform’s effect on corporate and organizational data practices, particularly at the intersection of policy, law, and computer engineering.

Features include:

  • «Did App Privacy Improve after the GDPR?,» which analyzes app behavior before and after the GDPR’s implementation and shows that app privacy has moderately improved.
  • «The Security Implications of Data Subject Rights,» which explores how providing an individual with his or her personal information has the potential to reveal aspects of the entity’s underlying technical infrastructure and organizational processes—raising security concerns that need to be considered in fulfillment processes.
  • «The General Data Protection Regulation: From a Data Protection Authority’s (Technical) Perspective,» which discusses the technical challenges and open questions that persist for regulators one year later.
  • «The DAta Protection REgulation COmpliance Model,» which describes a model called DAPRECO that enables semiautomatic processing of GDPR legal text with the aim of helping controllers build GDPR-compliant systems and helping regulators check for compliance.

IEEE Software, September/October 2019 Issue

«Each issue of IEEE Software is the outcome of the dedicated work of our guest editors, column editors, authors, associate editors, and staff,» said IEEE Software‘s editor in chief Ipek Ozkaya. «The September/October 2019 ‘Sentiment and Emotion in Software Engineering’ issue is an exemplar issue demonstrating diversity of timely content that bridges research and practice.»

IEEE Software‘s September/October 2019 issue explores emotion. While this isn’t a topic that many associate with computers or software, this issue on «Sentiment and Emotion in Software Engineering» shows that emotion awareness contributes to better software products and software engineering workplaces. Software developer morale can help or hurt productivity and team collaboration, while sentiment-analysis software tools can improve product quality and customer service by detecting user emotions. This special issue aims to inspire new practices that leverage emotion awareness at the individual and organizational level in the software industry.

Features include:

  • «Release Early, Release Often, and Watch Your Users’ Emotions: Lessons from Emotional Patterns,» which uses sentiment analysis to gauge user reactions to app changes and recommends five strategies for retaining app users: continuously analyze feedback, frequently release small changes, prerelease changes to subsets, explain changes, and capture implicit feedback.
  • «Can a Machine Learn through Customer Sentiment?: A Cost-Aware Approach to Predict Support Ticket Escalations,» which aims to help software organizations improve customer satisfaction through a machine-learning approach to monitoring emotions in customer-support conversations.
  • «Comparing the Communication Tone and Responses of Users and Developers in Two R Mailing Lists: Measuring Positive and Negative Emails,» in which the authors analyze 10 years of emails between two teams to understand the different types of responses they generate.
  • «Perceptions of Gender Diversity’s Impact on Mood in Software Development Teams,» which examines how a team’s gender ratio affects workplace atmosphere, productivity, and team cohesion. 
  • «The Connection between Burnout and Personality Types in Software Developers,» in which the authors ask whether certain personality types (based on the five-factor model of personality) experience higher rates of burnout and stress in the workplace.

The APEX 2020 awards are based on excellence in graphic design, quality of editorial content, and the success of the entry—in the opinion of the judges—in conveying the message and achieving overall communications effectiveness.

With 1,183 entries evaluated in 100 categories, this year’s competition was especially intense. Ultimately, 476 Awards of Excellence were given to recognize exceptional entries. More information and the official results can be found at www.apexawards.com.

Visit https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazines to learn more about the IEEE Computer Society’s portfolio of peer-reviewed and award-winning magazines.

About IEEE Security & Privacy

IEEE Security & Privacy‘s primary objective is to stimulate and track advances in security, privacy, and dependability and present these advances in a form that can be useful to a broad cross-section of the professional community—ranging from academic researchers to industry practitioners. It provides articles with both a practical and research bent by the top thinkers in the field of security and privacy, along with case studies, surveys, tutorials, columns, and in-depth interviews for the information security industry. Learn more at https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/sp.  

About IEEE Software

IEEE Software is a bimonthly peer-reviewed magazine that offers pioneering ideas, expert analyses, and thoughtful insights for software professionals who need to keep up with rapid technology change. It’s the authority on translating software theory into practice. Learn more at https://www.computer.org/csdl/magazine/so.

About the IEEE Computer Society

The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s home for computer science, engineering, and technology. A global leader in providing access to computer science research, analysis, and information, the IEEE Computer Society offers a comprehensive array of unmatched products, services, and opportunities for individuals at all stages of their professional career. Known as the premier organization that empowers the people who drive technology, its unparalleled resources include international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, a unique digital library, standards, and training programs. Visit www.computer.org for more information.

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Sysmex-Inostics Colorectal Cancer Blood-Based OncoBEAMTM RAS CE-IVD Test Shows Concordance with Standard of Care Tissue-Based RAS Testing

BALTIMORE, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sysmex-Inostics, Inc., a global leader and pioneer in blood-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis for oncology, today announces the publication of a clinical study evaluating the performance of plasma RAS mutation testing with OncoBEAM RAS CRC as compared to standard of care tissue-based RAS testing in the United Kingdom (UK).

OncoBEAM RAS CRC is a CE-IVD test that uses BEAMing technology, an enhanced digital PCR…

BALTIMORE, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Sysmex-Inostics, Inc., a global leader and pioneer in blood-based circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis for oncology, today announces the publication of a clinical study evaluating the performance of plasma RAS mutation testing with OncoBEAM RAS CRC as compared to standard of care tissue-based RAS testing in the United Kingdom (UK).

OncoBEAM RAS CRC is a CE-IVD test that uses BEAMing technology, an enhanced digital PCR method optimized for high sensitivity blood-based mutation detection for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients. This is the first study of its kind in the UK with confirmatory testing performed across laboratories certified to run the OnocBEAM RAS CRC test. Investigators also utilized the highly sensitive nature of OncoBEAM testing to also explore the clinical value of detecting changes in plasma RAS mutation status in patients treated with anti-EGFR antibody therapy.

The overall percent agreement between the OncoBEAM assay and tissue-based testing for RAS mutations was 86.0% (86/100), with a 100% reproducibility of test results between three labs located in the UK, Germany, and Japan. This demonstrates that blood-based testing with an appropriate and well validated assay can serve as an alternative to tissue-based testing and can improve access to precision medicine globally.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths globally. Anti-EGFR monoclonal antibodies have demonstrated significant improvements in survival of patients with wild-type RAS tumors mCRC. However, tissue-based biomarker testing has been shown to present several challenges, such as tumor molecular heterogeneity, poor tissue quality, and logistical issues, which can contribute to delays in treatment initiation. Importantly, as patients undergo treatment with targeted therapies, insight into changing tumor molecular dynamics would require repeat tissue biopsies, which is not practical in routine clinical management. Since mCRC patients already undergo regular blood draws throughout treatment; testing with the OncoBEAM RAS assay can deliver valuable insights into tumor response.

The ability to draw serial blood samples and perform OncoBEAM ctDNA longitudinal analyses of RAS mutant allelic fraction (MAF) variation before and during anti-EGFR therapy provides opportunities to identify emerging RAS mutant clones early during treatment. This minimally invasive approach provides better visualization of treatment responses and failures, enabling personalized therapy approaches for mCRC patients, with the goal of improving outcomes. The lead and senior authors of the study, Dr. Theodora Germetaki and Dr. Mark Saunders, Department of Medical/Clinical Oncology, The Christie Hospital, Manchester, UK conclude: «We showed that 20% of patients showed a change in their RAS mutational status during treatment. These results demonstrate there is an opportunity to more precisely understand an individual patient’s tumor response using longitudinal plasma testing in order to establish new clinical decision points for the management of patients receiving EGFR inhibitor therapy.» Ongoing studies are exploring the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of OncoBEAM RAS testing to guide the management of anti-EGFR treatment in mCRC patients.

Overall, this study shows the value of an ultrasensitive OncoBEAM liquid biopsy RAS test in overcoming sampling bias associated with tissue biopsy to enable rapid turn-around time of molecular test results for more timely initiation of first-line treatment and early detection of RAS mediated resistance in patients receiving anti-EGFR therapy.

The publication, titled «Blood-based RAS mutation testing: concordance with tissue-based RAS testing and mutational changes on progression,» was published in Future Oncology July 27, 2020, by Theodora Germetaki, et al. https://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/10.2217/FON-2020-0523.

About Sysmex Inostics

Sysmex Inostics, a subsidiary of Sysmex Corporation, is a molecular diagnostic company that is a pioneer in blood-based cell-free tumor DNA (ctDNA) mutation detection in oncology utilizing highly sensitive technologies such as OncoBEAMTM (digital PCR) and SafeSEQ (NGS). These technologies were initially developed by experts at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine over a decade ago and this deep expertise in ctDNA analysis extends to the core of Sysmex Inostics’ capabilities for technology development and implementation.

With more than 10 years’ of experience in liquid biopsy Sysmex Inostics is a trusted partner to leading pharmaceutical companies, advancing their efforts to bring the most effective personalized cancer therapies to global markets, from discovery through companion diagnostics.

Sysmex Inostics’ OncoBEAMTM and SafeSEQ services are readily available to support clinical trials and research in oncology. In addition, OncoBEAMTM tests are available through a CLIA-certified laboratory for routine clinical analysis as well as distributed kit products in the EU.

Sysmex Inostics’ European headquarters for research & development GCP laboratory testing are located in Hamburg Germany; Sysmex Inostics’ US headquarters and CLIA-certified and GCP Clinical Laboratory is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

For more information refer to www.sysmex-inostics.com or email info@sysmex-inostics.com.

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Kwikbit’s 60 GHz Wireless Deployed by State of California’s Department of Education in Covid-19 Fight

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With Covid-19 putting increasing pressure on parents and educators to come up with viable solutions for supporting distance learning, Minneapolis based Kwikbit Inc., today announced that it was partnering with the State of California’s Department of Education to bring broadband access to low income communities in the Corning Unified School District. Kwikbit Inc., a world…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. and MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With Covid-19 putting increasing pressure on parents and educators to come up with viable solutions for supporting distance learning, Minneapolis based Kwikbit Inc., today announced that it was partnering with the State of California’s Department of Education to bring broadband access to low income communities in the Corning Unified School District. Kwikbit Inc., a world leader in 60GHz wireless will be extending Internet access from the district’s schools to neighborhood multifamily housing complexes. 

«Kwikbit is stepping up to serve students and families in Corning, and we applaud Kwikbit’s efforts to bridge the digital divide in California,» said the California Governor’s Office.

«The lack of internet access in these communities is quite severe. It really shows the digital divide that we have in this country, and needless to say makes it difficult for educators to do their jobs in these trying times. The problem has to be solved quickly and at a reasonable price. Traditional approaches, such as fiber and cable are either too expensive, or too slow,» said Joe Costello, CEO of Kwikbit.

«The digital divide is real in Corning and as such, the need for scalable and affordable technology solutions is pronounced. We are very pleased to support a pilot around this promising technology,» said Corning Superintendent Rick Fitzpatrick. Corning’s technology director Matt Jardin added, «the performance and ease of install is remarkable, this is a very impressive solution.» 

Kwikbit’s multi-gigabit scalable wireless network solution brings fiber-like performance at small fraction of the cost and time to deploy. 

«Kwikbit’s solution is a technological breakthrough and the underlying economics are essential to address the digital divide,» said Lawrence Alioto, Senior Advisor to Kwikbit. «The core challenges for widespread high-speed connectivity are cost, time to deploy, and disruption. Kwikbit’s solution addresses all three,» Alioto went on to say.

About Kwikbit:
Kwikbit (kwikbit.com) is a wireless technology company based in Minneapolis, MN. Kwikbit’s specialized 60 GHz millimeter wave radios driven by their cloud and edge automation tools enable the rapid deployment of multi-gigabit wireless networks when and where they’re needed. Twitter:  @kwikbit  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kwikbit

 

 

 

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Lost Dogs and Cats Located With the Use of Texas Based GPS Tracking Technology

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — San Antonio’s SATX Technologies announced recently that three more pets were recovered via the use of its Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. This marks more than 50 pet recoveries that have been reported to the company’s customer service department in the last year. Originally selling

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — San Antonio’s SATX Technologies announced recently that three more pets were recovered via the use of its Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. This marks more than 50 pet recoveries that have been reported to the company’s customer service department in the last year. Originally selling magnetic GPS Trackers, the company added pet trackers to their product line about 3 years ago.

Not all recoveries are reported, and some lost pet situations are more serious than others, but it nonetheless marks a milestone for the company and its SATX GPS trackers.

«We don’t really expect feedback from our clients in regards to how well our pet trackers are working, but it’s definitely great to hear from them and to know they’re happy with our products,» says Ryan Birdsell, founder and owner of SATX Technologies. «We realize that pets are an important part of most families, but they do have a tendency to wander off on occasion. And finding them in those instances is exactly what our SATX GPS trackers are designed to do.»

The American Humane Association estimates that a staggering 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen every year in the United States, meaning that approximately one in three pets will be lost at some point in their life.

Fifteen percent of these pets are later recovered due to the use of either microchips or GPS devices.

There are several ways to protect your pets and keep them safe, but none better than SATX GPS trackers. Available for both dogs and cats, these popular devices come in a few different forms and are available for purchase online. SATX also sells a magnetic GPS tracker which can be applied to horse trailers which happens to also be on the rise for theft.

In addition, the magnetic GPS tracker can be fitted inside a special harness for cattle herd, which also helps with theft recovery. 

«If you have an animal that is a beloved part of your family, spending a few dollars to ensure their safety is certainly money well spent,» says Birdsell, while disclosing that many SATX Technologies clients have admitted the same, particularly after their pets have been recovered. «Imagine never having to worry again about finding your dog or cat in the case of a theft or other emergency.»

Real-time SATX GPS trackers offer unlimited range and global positioning, utilizing an internal SIM card to broadcast your pet’s location at all times.

They allow you to locate your pet anywhere and at any time, and are the most popular option in terms of GPS pet trackers.

There’s plenty more information on these popular devices available online, giving pet owners the ability to easily research and learn about GPS technology before making any type of purchase.

SATX Technologies was founded in 2014 and specializes in high-tech gadgetry and magnetic GPS trackers, which are used for many purposes. These include tracking vehicles and other high ticket items, but they can also be used to protect young children and even elderly members of the family who may be vulnerable for various reasons.

Source: https://thenewsfront.com/lost-dogs-and-cats-located-with-the-use-of-texas-based-gps-tracking-technology/

Contact Person: Ryan
Company: SATX Technologies
Address: 6923 W Loop 1604 N. Suite 123B
San Antonio TX 78254
United States
Contact Number: +1 210-899-1033
Email: sales@satxtechnologies.com 
Website: https://satxtechnologies.com  

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Sleepwear re-engineered for better rest – introducing the Equilibrium Sleep Set

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The secret to good sleep is temperature regulation. Learning from the science of sleep, the team at restlab has engineered the Equilibrium Sleep Set — technical sleepwear to help deliver the perfect night’s rest.

To achieve the best in performance and comfort, the Equilibrium is made with re-engineered silk. Using an in-house process, restlab developed a fabric with a highly breathable weave but is also a low conductor of heat. As a result, the…

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The secret to good sleep is temperature regulation. Learning from the science of sleep, the team at restlab has engineered the Equilibrium Sleep Set — technical sleepwear to help deliver the perfect night’s rest.

To achieve the best in performance and comfort, the Equilibrium is made with re-engineered silk. Using an in-house process, restlab developed a fabric with a highly breathable weave but is also a low conductor of heat. As a result, the Equilibrium provides ventilation, but also helps trap just the right amount of body heat as the wearer’s temperature drops through the night — creating the perfect micro-climate for sleep.

The Equilibrium has also addressed the impracticalities of silk to deliver not just performance and comfort, but also to meet the lifestyle demands of the modern man and woman. Unlike most delicate silk garments, the Equilibrium’s re-engineered silk is machine washable. It’s also enhanced with stretch so it doesn’t restrict movement both in and out of bed. Lastly, it’s engineered with a matte finish — without the shine common to silk fabric — for a modern and gender-neutral look.

The Equilibrium was initially launched in March as a Kickstarter campaign but was quickly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the odds were against the team, the Equilibrium ultimately had a small but successful campaign thanks to the support of the Kickstarter community.

Today, restlab is launching the Equilibrium to the general public on its own website – http://www.therestlab.com. Customers can pre-order the Equilibrium at 36% off the normal retail price until the end of August 2020.

About restlab
Sleep is critical to our overall health and well-being. But in today’s modern, high-stress society, it often takes the backseat. restlab was founded with the vision of helping people improve their wellbeing through better rest.

Ben and Shirley, the co-founders of restlab, met while developing and launching new products for Fortune 500 companies. Burned out and sleep deprived, they wanted to channel their energy toward creating meaningful products that could help others like them slow down and truly rest. They began work on restlab in 2018, relying on their own savings, angel investors, and grassroots fundraising to get their venture off the ground.

 

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ABSTRAX Botanical Terpene Flavors Are Officially TTB Approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ABSTRAX, an industry leader in the study and production of cannabis and botanically-derived terpenes, has successfully passed the rigorous approval process set forth by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Now, ABSTRAX’s aroma and flavor-rich

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ABSTRAX, an industry leader in the study and production of cannabis and botanically-derived terpenes, has successfully passed the rigorous approval process set forth by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Now, ABSTRAX’s aroma and flavor-rich terpene blends can be used in cutting-edge alcoholic beverage formulations by brands seeking «functional» aromas and flavors for their products to enhance the consumer experience.

«This is an exciting moment for our team,» says T.J. Martin, Director of Research and Development at ABSTRAX. «We worked around the clock to make this happen, as the certification process is quite intensive.»

According to US regulations, the TTB is given the authority to tax alcohol and tobacco containing products. Thus, all alcohol containing beverages must have their formulations approved by the TTB, which means that all ingredients they use must also be approved in order for a beverage to be approved for sale domestically.

«We were thrilled to see our hard work pay off,» says Martin. «Now our cannabis inspired terpenes (all of which are THC, cannabis, and hemp-free) can be added to alcoholic beverages including beers, liquors, sparkling seltzers, mixed drinks, and, and more.»

For ABSTRAX, the TTB approval process worked as follows:

1. The team was required to submit all formulas to the TTB in order to be granted a submission account.

2. Once the account was granted, ABSTRAX was then able to submit its individual flavors for approval. The process required that specific rules and regulations surrounding naming conventions, ingredient usage levels, accepted ingredients, ingredient status (synthetic vs natural and what constitutes a natural designation) were carefully followed.

3. Once each sample was received, it was analyzed by the TTB’s beverage lab team, along with ABSTRAX’s application.

4. The TTB’s team then requested edits and provided comments on each formulation, and once all edits/comments were addressed, the samples and application were reviewed to determine if they met the TTB’s needs and requests.

5. When a flavor was approved, a Flavor Ingredient Data sheet was generated (aka FIDS) and was approved for use in alcoholic beverage applications.

ABSTRAX is now one of a few innovative terpene focused flavor houses in the world that offers one-of-a-kind TTB approved terpene flavorings and custom formulations including but not limited to; Gelato, Clementine, King Louie XIII, SFV OG, Gelato, Jack Herer, Master Kush, Mango, Strawberry Fruit, Mimosa, and Pineapple Express.

We are now working with a range of beverage companies including craft breweries and distilleries to develop custom flavor systems and complete beverage formulas using our terpenes as key ingredients to develop very unique and new functional beverage products. Our clients can now leverage our ingredients to create very dynamic beverages with more complex cannabis notes that were previously unachievable.

«We look forward to continuing our terpene research program and exploring the range of many benefits surrounding terpenes and their impact on flavor and aroma formulations. We can now design beer and alcohol beverages using specific dominant terpenes and more complex formulas to achieve positive benefits for the mood and body — to help achieve the ultimate beverage experience,» says Max Koby, CEO and Co-founder at ABSTRAX.

About ABSTRAX
Leveraging its proven background in cannabis research, ABSTRAX is the leader in the research, development, and production of botanically-derived and cannabis-inspired terpenes that create unforgettable sensorial experiences. Headquartered in California, the company owns and operates a state-of-the-art type 7 licensed research and manufacturing lab where it’s award-winning product developers and scientists leverage the most advanced strain analysis technology to extract and study aroma compounds via three-dimensional analysis, allowing for each and every compound within a plant to be named and studied. The company has partnered with many of the best cultivators in the industry to study their cannabis profiles and create the world’s most advanced terpene formulations. As a result of its efforts, ABSTRAX offers the largest terpene catalogue of the most popular strains – botanically-derived terpene blends and isolates native to cannabis. These ingredients, also known as functional flavors and aromas, are used in vapes, concentrates, edibles, beer, essential oils, fragrances, cosmetics, topicals, tinctures, alcohol, food and beverage, personal care, and more. The company works with internationally recognized brands and provides unparalleled cannabis research, innovation, and custom formulations to create products that engage and thrill consumers. ABSTRAX also devotes significant resources to developing the highest terpene standards and best practices in the industry. The company has developed a robust quality management system including Gas Chromatography analysis and molecular distillation of natural ingredients to achieve the highest purity standards. Investigating and ensuring that ingredients used in its own products, and products within its industry, are safe for consumption. The terpene industry is a rapidly growing segment of the global flavor and fragrance market, which is expected to grow to $35 billion by 2024. This market segment includes the cannabis, CBD, skincare, cosmetics, health and wellness, food and beverage industries. For more information, visit AbstraxTech.com.

 

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