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health and fitness

Life Fitness and Gravity Labs, Inc. Launch Brand Awareness Campaign Introducing the All-New Life Fitness Connect

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The new Life Fitness Connect offers consumers the comprehensive, connected fitness experience they want and expect and allows us to be a part of even more people’s fitness journeys, on and off our machines.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Gravity Labs, Inc., a creative advertising firm uniquely blending the best attributes of brand and digital agencies to get its clients Further Faster® today, announces the launch of a new campaign for Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, that showcases all-new major upgrades and redesigns to Life Fitness Connect, the Life Fitness mobile app.

The newly designed and updated Life Fitness Connect app is a revolutionary training experience that helps you reach your goals with one-of-a-kind capabilities, including on-demand classes, connectivity to most Life Fitness and Cybex machines, and Adaptive Audio Coaching workouts.

The Gravity Labs team created an advertising campaign to help Life Fitness drive global awareness of the relaunch of Life Fitness Connect and to highlight some of the key upgrades and features. The campaign encourages consumers to “Step Into A New World of Fitness,” showing that Life Fitness Connect is more than just an app, it’s a ‘portal’ to a better you. Gravity Labs uses this ‘portal’ to show people what awaits them on the other side, which is a seamless workout experience catered to each individual’s needs.

“Life Fitness is an iconic brand that has been in the fitness industry for decades and whose equipment has touched the lives of millions of consumers at gyms and homes around the world. This campaign showcases the amazing new features of Life Fitness Connect that help to enhance the workout experience on and off its equipment. Having seen a massive uptick in online fitness, it was a natural decision for Life Fitness to invest its time and resources in upgrading its mobile app offering,” said Davin Power, President, Gravity Labs, Inc.

The campaign video highlights the key features of Life Fitness Connect, including connectivity to compatible Life Fitness and Cybex equipment, a content library with hundreds of audio and video workouts, as well as in-workout audio coaching that adapts to your biometric data. The campaign will be released by Life Fitness to a global audience, including the United States, Japan, Australia, and more.

“After years of disruption in the fitness category centered on online offerings, only amplified by the pandemic, Life Fitness was looking to match its digital offering with its unmatched in-person offering, which has resulted in a complete overhaul of Life Fitness Connect from a design and content perspective. The new Life Fitness Connect offers consumers the comprehensive, connected fitness experience they want and expect and allows us to be a part of even more people’s fitness journeys, on and off our machines,” said Anthony Radek, Sr. Director of Consoles and Connected Fitness, Life Fitness.

The app and campaign have been released and will be rolled out the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

To learn more about Life Fitness visit http://www.lifefitness.com, or the Life Fitness Connect app visit https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life-fitness-connect/id610127644.

To learn more about Gravity Labs, Inc., please visit http://www.gravitylabsinc.com.

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AONN+ Joins Organizations in Letter to Congress on Passage of DIVERSE Trials Act

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CRANBURY, N.J. (PRWEB)

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) joined many organizations in writing to Congress and urging the passage of DIVERSE Trials Act, a bipartisan bill that will help ensure more patients—regardless of their race, economic means, or geographic location—have a chance to enroll in clinical trials.

Clinical drug and treatment trials are key to advancing new standards of care that can improve survival and quality of life for people with cancer. To be successful, clinical trials must enroll participants who are adequate in number and diversified in demographics.

However, some demographic groups have been underrepresented in the clinical trials process; such groups include certain racial and ethnic groups, older adults, rural residents, and those with limited incomes.

Introduced in both the House and Senate, the Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act would help increase diversity in clinical trials and make it easier for all people with cancer to participate in clinical trials by reducing their barriers to enrollment. Relevant provisions in the DIVERSE Trials Act include:


  • permits individuals to receive financial support for non-medical costs associated with their participation in clinical trials

  • allows trial sponsors to provide individuals with the technology necessary for them to participate remotely in clinical trials

  • requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance on decentralized clinical trials to improve demographic diversity

The AONN+ Policy and Advocacy Committee has applied the navigation voice, support, and signature to the DIVERSE Trials Act. AONN+ leaders believe patient navigation is an inside track for increasing clinical trial participation as navigators have been shown to:

  • address misconceptions that start in the community concerning clinical trials

  • augment logistics of getting to a cancer center with trials

  • introduce clinical trials at an earlier stage of care to increase patient receptivity to participate

  • use cultural competence to remove barriers to trial acceptance

  • form a synergistic relationship between research staff and nurse navigators to raise trial awareness to patients

The DIVERSE Trials Act was sponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez and Tim Scott, and Reps. Raul Ruiz and Larry Buschon.

For more information on this Act, please visit https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/s2706/text/is.

The full letter can be viewed here:

Dear Chairs Murray, Neal, and Pallone and Ranking Members Burr, Brady, and McMorris Rodgers:

The undersigned organizations represent millions of patients, health care providers, and advocates for health equity who are deeply committed to improving our science base through the adequate representation of underrepresented communities in vital medical research. We strongly support passage of the Diversifying Investigations Via Equitable Research Studies for Everyone (DIVERSE) Trials Act (H.R. 5030/S. 2706) and urge you to prioritize this bill in your Committees to ensure it is enacted into law this year. The DIVERSE Trials Act would make it easier for all patients to participate in clinical trials while removing barriers that are known to keep certain racial and ethnic groups, older adults, rural residents, and those with limited incomes from being appropriately represented. This legislation has earned bipartisan, bicameral support, takes a practical approach that will lead to near-term improvements, and entails little cost to taxpayers.

The three provisions of the DIVERSE Trials Act will result in more efficient, inclusive, and accessible research, which will benefit the health of all Americans:

First, the legislation would permit individuals to receive financial support for the non-medical costs associated with their participation in clinical trials, by creating a statutory safe harbor for clinical trial sponsors to use in reimbursing such costs. Today, clinical trial sponsors generally supply without charge the drug or technology being investigated while insurers generally cover the other treatment costs associated with a trial. Often, however, patients must pay non-medical costs associated with participating in a clinical trial—such as transportation to a trial site, lodging in another city, meals, and additional childcare. For many people, these costs are difficult to bear and may be the difference between saying “yes” or “no” to a clinical trial that could improve their own care and the care of others suffering from the same disease. For example, a recent study showed that patients making less than $50,000 a year are 30 percent less likely to enroll in a cancer clinical trial.1 Financial barriers are a major barrier for communities underrepresented in clinical trials resulting in trials that do not adequately represent the patient populations who are intended to use the treatments being studied. By clarifying that trial sponsors can financially support patients’ non-medical costs, the DIVERSE Trials Act can change this reality for the better.

Second, the DIVERSE Trials Act would allow trial sponsors to provide individuals with the technology necessary for them to participate remotely in clinical trials. Clinical trials almost always require participants to report their condition, symptoms, side effects, or other data on a regular basis and/or to have certain health indicators monitored by web-enabled technology. Some trials of new treatments consist entirely or substantially of such monitoring and so lend themselves to more comfortable and efficient remote participation. For this to work, however, participants must have access to technologies, such as portable computers, tablets, and software applications. This legislation would take the common-sense step of allowing sponsors to provide such technology to participants in a clinical trial. The benefits of this provision include eliminating a financial barrier to participation in clinical trials that are increasingly incorporating web-enabled technology and fostering the conduct of trials that utilize remote participation and include larger cohorts of underrepresented groups.

Finally, the legislation would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance on decentralized clinical trials. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for clinical trials in which patients could participate at or close to home, researchers have long endeavored to make clinical trials more convenient for participants. The decentralized approach could open the door to clinical trials for a much broader array of participants, such as those who live hours from a trial site or do not have the ability to make repeated visits to the trial site due to work or caregiving schedules. A significant hinderance to the conduct of decentralized trials has been the absence of clear guidance on the design, conduct, oversight, and other requirements of this research approach. Issuing guidance on the conduct of decentralized clinical trials is an urgent priority for patients, advocates, and health care researchers alike.

We stand at the cusp of a health care revolution—as breakthroughs in genetics, immunotherapy, systems biology, precision medicine, and other specialties lead to more effective treatments and even potential cures for many of the most intractable diseases. Clinical trials are the means by which such breakthroughs are shown to be effective and safe. Making clinical trials more efficient, inclusive, and accessible—as the DIVERSE Trials Act would do—means bringing the growing benefits of medicine and science closer to every American.

Please prioritize the DIVERSE Trials Act (H.R. 5030/ S. 2706) this year to ensure more patients—regardless of their race, ethnicity, economic means, or geographic location—have a chance to enroll in clinical trials.

Sincerely,

CC:

The Honorable Robert Menendez

The Honorable Tim Scott

The Honorable Raul Ruiz

The Honorable Larry Bucshon

1. Unger, J. M., Gralow, J. R., Albain, K. S., Ramsey, S. D., & Hershman, D. L. (2016). Patient Income Level and Cancer Clinical Trial Participation: A Prospective Survey Study. JAMA Oncology, 2(1), 137–139. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaoncol.2015.3924

About the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators, Inc: http://www.aonnonline.org

The Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators, Inc (AONN+), is the largest national specialty organization dedicated to improving patient care and quality of life by defining, enhancing, and promoting the role of oncology nurse and patient navigators. The organization, which has more than 8900 members, was founded in 2009 to provide a network for all professionals involved and interested in patient navigation and survivorship care services in order to better manage the complexities of the cancer treatment process.

About the Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship: http://www.jons-online.com

The Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship (JONS) is the official publication of AONN+. JONS seeks to strengthen the role of nurse and patient navigators in cancer care by serving as a platform for these professionals to disseminate original research findings, exchange best practices, and find support for their growing community.

About CONQUER: the patient voice magazine: http://www.conquer-magazine.com

CONQUER: the patient voice magazine is the AONN+ premier forum for patients with cancer. CONQUER magazine features articles written by and for patients with cancer, survivors, nurse navigators, and other oncology team members. This magazine addresses the issues that patients, their family members, and caregivers face every day in an easy-to-read format. Issues include interviews with patients with cancer, information on access to care, and articles on lifestyle topics such as nutrition, stress management, personal finance, and legal and employer issues.

About The Lynx Group: http://www.thelynxgroup.com

The Lynx Group (TLG) is a premier medical communications and education company acutely focused on oncology and rare disease states. TLG specializes in market access to and with advanced practice providers, patients, and their caregivers. With more than 100 years of combined senior leadership experience, TLG continually creates award-winning medical education and cultivates strong relationships within proprietary brands serving patients and their caregivers, physicians, payers, nurses, pharmacists, navigators, and practice managers.

TLG has broad and deep experience in crafting custom, award-winning solutions for life science and biotech companies. Currently, TLG partners with more than 50 of the top pharma and biotech companies globally. TLG proudly serves as co-founder and association management company of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) and the Association for Value-Based Cancer Care (AVBCC).

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HoundGames Launches Most Accurate Dog Feeding Calculator Using RER Method

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“We wanted to create a more accurate dog feeding calculator, which also included mix-breed dogs, like our Cavoodle, Bobby,” said Geoff Boileau, cofounder of HoundGames. “We’re looking forward to helping dog owners with the sometimes vexing task of knowing how much to feed their dog.”


ADELAIDE, Australia (PRWEB)

Dog feeding calculators predominantly use the ideal weight of a dog to determine the required calories. The problem is mixed breed dogs have no ideal weight, and while in a perfect world all dogs of a breed are uniform in size, this just isn’t the case.

For example, let’s take two Border Collies. One is large for its breed, and one is small for its breed. If they were given the “ideal” calorie intake for their breed, one would not get enough kcals and one would get too many.

Instead, a more accurate measurement is achieved through using RER, or Resting Energy Requirement. RER is the amount of energy required to sustain the basic bodily functions of a dog, such as breathing, heart function, and brain function.

RER is calculated by using this formula found on the Ohio State University of Veterinarian Medical Science website: Take a dog’s weight. If it’s in lbs., then divide this number by 2.2046. This gives the weight of the dog in kilograms. This figure is then multiplied by the dog’s kg weight raised to the ¾ power by 70.

To then accurately calculate a dog’s Daily Energy Requirement (or DER) other factors are then considered.

For example, a puppy requires 3 X the RER to account for its growth rate. A neutered adult dog requires 1.6 X the Resting Energy Requirement. A working dog would also require a higher multiple of the RER.

This RER multiplied produces the kcals required to meet the DER for that specific dog and not their breed. Meaning, it’s not guesswork based on historical breed data or other outside factors. It’s based on the individual dog’s weight and accounts for their life situation.

After the RER has been multiplied (depending on the dog’s situation), a dog’s owner now has a kcal figure that represents their dog’s Daily Energy Requirement. This daily kcal requirement is then divided by the kcals per cup found on the back of kibble packaging.

The dog’s owner now knows how many cups of their purchased dog food are required to feed their dog for their energy requirement. HoundGames have made this calculation process simple by creating an easy-to-use dog feeding calculator.

After attaining the number of cups required to feed their dog, the owner would then monitor their dog’s weight and use a Body Condition Score chart to determine when their dog’s ideal weight has been met.

For more complex life situations, such as an overweight, neutered adult working dog, a visit to a veterinarian is recommended for tailored professional advice. However, for the majority of dogs, the HoundGames RER dog feeding calculator can make a complex task easy and give a good ballpark starting point for feeding dogs.

https://www.houndgames.com/dog-feeding-calculator-guide/

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California Attorney Ken Rosenfeld Gets Attempted Murder Charges Dismissed in Stabbing Case

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Sacramento and Bay Area Criminal Lawyer Ken Rosenfeld Tackles the Toughest of Legal Matters | Mental Health, White-collar crime, Juvenile Defense

Aggressive California Criminal Defense Attorney
Kenneth Rosenfeld

I was looking at spending the rest of my life in prison and you stopped that from happening. Thank you for saving my life.


STOCKTON, Calif. (PRWEB)

The Rosenfeld Law Firm announced today that attempted murder charges filed against its client in Case #CR-2020-9424 in San Joaquin County Superior Court were dismissed as a result of California criminal defense attorney Ken Rosenfeld’s negotiated plea agreement.

According to court documents, the case allegedly involved Mr. Perez stabbing a man multiple times in the neck and face with a knife. Charged with attempted murder with a knife and several other offenses, Mr. Perez faced the possibility of a sentence of 50 years to life in prison. In the plea agreement negotiated by Rosenfeld, Mr. Perez pled to assault with weapon, which led to the dismissal of the attempted murder with premeditation charges. Ultimately, the negotiation resulted in a 9-year total sentence for Mr. Perez.

“We’re pleased at the outcome, and my client was extremely grateful,” said Rosenfeld. “He said to me, ‘I was looking at spending the rest of my life in prison and you stopped that from happening. Thank you for saving my life.’”

About The Rosenfeld Law Firm

With offices in Sacramento and San Jose, The Rosenfeld Law Firm provides aggressive defense of a wide range of high-profile criminal defense cases. California criminal defense attorney Ken Rosenfeld defends such cases as first-degree murder and sex offense cases, and also provides DUI defense. In addition to mental health criminal defense, The Rosenfeld Law Firm also practices federal criminal defense and juvenile defense, as well as appellate law and prison law. As a skilled criminal law commentator, Rosenfeld makes regular appearances on KTXL TV and FOX40’s Ask An Attorney. Rosenfeld was named 2020 Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. For more information, please contact Ken Rosenfeld directly at (916) 447-2070, or visit http://www.therosenfeldlawfirm.com.

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Clear Comfort Cares Program Joins GivingTuesday With Donations To Two Deserving Non-Profits

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Clear Comfort Care Program GivingTuesday

This donation will have a lasting impact on our growth and meaningful efforts to help children with complex medical conditions experience joy, relaxation and overall well being through hydrotherapy and pediatric palliative aquatics.


LOUISVILLE, Colo. (PRWEB)

In honor of GivingTuesday, the Clear Comfort Cares Program is doubling its AOP sanitation system donations to two deserving organizations that use pools or spas as tools to help, heal or teach members in its community. The Omaha Home for Boys’ (OHB) and George Mark Children’s House are each receiving a Clear Comfort AOP water treatment system to provide a healthier, cleaner and more enjoyable swimming environment. To nominate a facility for the February 2022 giveaway, please visit clearcomfort.com/cares-program.

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of radical generosity to transform communities and the world. GivingTuesday takes place on November 30, 2021.

Quality Care Recognized

George Mark Children’s House, located in San Leandro, California, focuses on quality of life and continuity of care for children with illnesses that modern healthcare cannot yet cure, or for those who have chronic medical conditions.

“We are proud to be able to contribute to the amazing work done by the George Mark Children’s House. Their use of water therapy to aid patients is exemplary,” said Steve Berens, CEO at Clear Comfort. “Our team is touched to be able to help in this way to serve these children and their families.”

The George Mark model of pediatric palliative care strives to achieve greater well-being and quality of life for children and their families. The organization makes a substantial difference in the lives of the children and families they serve, at significantly less cost than that of an acute care hospital facility.

“We are honored to be a selected recipient of the Clear Comfort Cares Program AOP donation,” said Linda Ashcraft-Hudak, CEO of the George Mark Children’s House. “This donation will have a lasting impact on our growth and meaningful efforts to help children with complex medical conditions experience joy, relaxation and overall well being through hydrotherapy and pediatric palliative aquatics.”

The Clear Comfort Advanced Oxidation (AOP) pool system donation will help the George Mark Children’s House’s aquatic therapy reduce harmful chloramine exposure. With this donation, the George Mark Children’s House’s children and staff can enjoy fresh-feeling, odorless water with up to 50 percent less chlorine and other harmful chemicals.

To donate to George Mark Children’s House, please visit: georgemark.salsalabs.org/donate.

A Chance for a Better Future

The Omaha Home for Boys’ (OHB) is also a winner of the Clear Comfort Cares Program, recognizing OHB’s efforts to help youth and families overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. With the Clear Comfort Advanced Oxidation (AOP) pool system donation, the OHB community can enjoy the best, healthiest, freshest swimming environment for lessons, exercise and enjoyment.

“Strengthening the community with skills that will help them lead independent lives is incredibly important,” said Berens. “We are excited to be able to recognize the Omaha Home for Boys and honored to partner with the Aqua-Chem team to improve their swimming experience.”

“We are proud to be a part of recognizing the Omaha Home for Boys with this award. We are happy to be donating our services to such a worthy cause,” said Scott Holtmeyer, President of Aqua-Chem, Inc. “The Clear Comfort AOP system will greatly assist with their aquatic programs and allow more youth and families to learn to swim in the healthiest possible pool water.”

The OHB is a staple of its community working to transform and save lives through programs focused on education, employment, substance abuse, life skills, health and wellness, and beyond. The OHB’s recreation center assists its important mission by providing swim lessons and hosting a swim team and swim school. The Clear Comfort AOP system will allow staff to focus on expanding their programs and services with reduced system maintenance and simplified water care.

Additionally, to honor the OHB’s efforts to provide its community with opportunities to grow, learn and succeed, Aqua-Chem, Inc., a commercial pool service provider, has generously agreed to donate its services to install the Clear Comfort AOP system at the OHB.

If you would like to learn more about OHB or make a donation, please visit ohb.org/donate.

The Giving Continues

In honor of GivingTuesday, Clear Comfort has called for another round of nominations. During the season of giving, Clear Comfort will give back at a community level to help another facility or organization deliver the best water and air quality to its community.

Clear Comfort Cares Program nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. To be considered for the next round in February 2022, please nominate your facility by January 31, 2022. Anyone is invited to nominate a deserving aquatic facility at clearcomfort.com/cares-program.

The nominated aquatics facility or organization’s aquatic programs must be specifically designed to use water as a tool for physical health, safety, rehabilitating or healing its community members. The Clear Comfort AOP system donation is meant to enhance the quality of the water in which these special aquatics programs will be provided.

A Team Effort

With Clear Comfort’s award-winning AOP, the winning aquatic facility or organization can provide swimmers and staff with the best, freshest and healthiest water and air quality with up to 90 percent reduction of harmful disinfection by-products. In addition, Clear Comfort’s AOP is third-party proven to safely reduce toxic chemical use and eliminate dangerous, chlorine-resistant microorganisms such as Cryptosporidium.

The Clear Comfort Cares Program donation will include everything needed for a simple and complete AOP system installation. Clear Comfort will work with local service providers to help minimize installation costs. Clear Comfort’s network of top-notch service companies will have the opportunity to nominate their customers’ facility as long as they contribute the installation services as part of their nomination.

To nominate an aquatic facility or to learn more, please visit clearcomfort.com/cares-program.

About Clear Comfort

Clear Comfort manufactures and sells pool and spa water disinfection systems to enhance recreational water treatment. Clear Comfort’s award-winning patented hydroxyl-based Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) technology provides the best swimming experience available with proven, effective and non-toxic treatment. With headquarters and manufacturing based in Colorado, Clear Comfort customers receive a sustainable, “Made in the USA” product. Clear Comfort is a proud Impact Driven™ company delivering healthy, ethical and sustainable solutions to the market. Clear Comfort systems are trusted in leading recreation centers, universities, resorts, water parks, YMCAs, hotels, spas, professional sports teams, homes and more nationwide. For more information about Clear Comfort, please visit clearcomfort.com.

About GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to come together to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. To learn more about GivingTuesday, please visit givingtuesday.org.

About George Mark Children’s House

George Mark Children’s House (GMCH), located in San Leandro, is the Center of Excellence in Pediatric Palliative Care in the U.S. The organization provides life affirming care for children with illnesses that modern health care cannot yet cure, or for those who have complex medical conditions. George Mark bridges the gap between hospital and home, offering safe, excellent medical care in the comfort and warmth of a home-like setting for patients who do not need the resources of a full children’s hospital. George Mark services, including respite care, transitional care, end of life care, and bereavement support, are all offered at no charge to medically eligible children and their families. As the first freestanding pediatric palliative care house in the U.S., George Mark has served more than one thousand children since opening in 2004. George Mark has been recognized for its excellence in providing all-encompassing care when a family’s need is at its greatest. While the hallmark of care at George Mark is that families never see a bill, it is also the organization’s challenge to raise funds through private donations and foundation grants to provide services. Learn more at http://www.georgemark.org.

About the Omaha Home for Boys

The Omaha Home for Boys (OHB) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian 501(c)(3) charitable organization providing treatment and care to more than 1,300 youth, young adults, children and families each year regardless of race, religion or ability to pay. OHB’s mission is to support and strengthen youth, young adults and families through services that inspire and equip them to lead independent, productive lives. To learn more about the OHB, please visit ohb.org.

About Aqua-Chem Inc.

Since 1995 Aqua-Chem Inc has been providing top-quality water filtration and disinfection products for the industrial, recreational, and municipal water markets in Nebraska and Iowa. Our highly trained and certified staff has over 30 years of experience in providing excellent water treatment solutions.

Society: Christianity

Sim Shalom, the original online synagogue, celebrates Thanksgiving with friends

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Rabbi Deborah McKenzie of Maryland called gratitude “a renewable energy source.”


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Rabbi Steve Blane and Sim Shalom online, the pioneer of streaming of Jewish worship services, offered a rich service overflowing with thanks and gratitude in honor of Thanksgiving. Joining him online on Friday, November 26th were four JSLI ordained Rabbis and a Presbyterian minister friend of Blane.

Rabbi Dan Betzel of Ohio spoke about the connection of Thanksgiving and Chanukah which began on Sunday, November 28th. The message of Rabbi Misha Ben David of Texas, was that “If you can’t be grateful be gracious.” Rabbi Nancy Landsman of Illinois read a poem entitled “Be Thankful.” Rabbi Deborah McKenzie of Maryland called gratitude a renewable energy source. Rabbi McKenzie offers the evening service each Monday for Sim Shalom.

Pastor Robert Brashear suggested that gratitude is a daily practice and sang an old hymn from 1864 titled “For the Beauty of the Earth.”

Rabbi Steve and Sim Shalom offer Shabbat services each Friday night. He celebrates other Festivals and High Holidays with his online community throughout the year. His service in honor of Chanukah is Friday, December 3rd.

To view the Thanksgiving service visit the Sim Shalom You Tube channel. The link to the service is here.

ABOUT JSLI AND SIM SHALOM

Sim Shalom is an interactive online Jewish Universalist synagogue which is liberal in thought and traditional in liturgy. Created in 2009 by Rabbi Steven Blane on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Sim Shalom offers a means of connecting the unconnected. Rabbi Blane leads accessible and short Shabbat services every Friday night using a virtual interface and additionally Sim Shalom provides online education programs, Jazz concerts, conversion and life-cycle ceremonies along with weeknight services at 7:00PM EST led by Rabbis and students of this online community.

Rabbi Blane is also the founder and director of the Jewish Spiritual Leaders’ Institute, http://www.jsli.net, the online professional rabbinical program and of the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities, http://www.ujuc.org.

Sim Shalom, a non profit 501 © (3) tax-exempt organization, nurtures a Jewish connection through its mission of innovative services, creative education and dynamic outreach to the global community. For more information visit http://www.simshalom.com or call 201-338-0165.

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Penetron Stops Bacteria-Generated Acid Attacks in Kansas City

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Penetron’s antimicrobial admixture provides crucial long-term protection from MIC. Our new admixture will ensure the needed durability to the new Wolcott WWTP and minimize the need for future repairs of the concrete structures.


EAST SETAUKET, N.Y. (PRWEB)

The $22 million expansion and upgrade of the Wolcott wastewater treatment infrastructure in Kansas City, Kansas was completed in November 2021. Penetron’s antimicrobial admixture was specified to ensure the durability of concrete elements exposed to aggressive acids generated by bacteria commonly found in sewer systems.

“Due to the region’s continued population growth and the need to meet increasingly stringent regulatory guidelines for effluent quality, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City had to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment plants with expanded capacity – and improved treatment technology,” explains Christopher Chen, Director of The Penetron Group.

The expansion of the Wolcott Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) implemented the AquaNereda® aerobic granular sludge treatment process, a sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment technology. Based on the unique characteristics of granular biomass, it uses the robust structure of granules to withstand fluctuations in chemical spikes, load, salt, pH, and toxic shocks. No secondary clarifiers, selectors, separate compartments, or return sludge pumping stations are required, as the biological treatment is accomplished in a single, effective aeration step.

Meeting Growth Projections for Years

The construction of the Wolcott WWTP expansion was carried out in two phases. Initially, a new two million gallon/day (2 MGD) plant was built, with improvements designed to enable expansion to 4 MGD in a follow-up phase over the next 10 years, with a maximum possible capacity of 18 MGD. The plant improvements in the initial phase allowed treatment of average day flows from both the existing Plant 20 and Pump Station 50 service areas, which will meet the projected growth expected over the next several years.

“The project required a robust solution to protect the concrete elements of the new WWTP, which would be exposed to the destructive effects of microbially-induced corrosion (MIC) commonly encountered in sewage systems,” adds Christopher Chen. “Penetron proposed adding our antimicrobial admixture to the concrete mix to prevent MIC from taking place.”

Stopping Microbial-Induced Corrosion (MIC)

Penetron’s local Technical Sales Representative assisted the concrete ready-mix supplier with test batches to ensure the concrete mix met the stringent design specifications.

Penetron’s antimicrobial admixture provides concrete with the much-needed protection from microbial-induced corrosion (MIC), a little-known problem that causes widespread damage to wastewater and sewage-related concrete structures. Concrete sewage systems deteriorate rapidly when hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) found in raw sewage is converted into biogenic sulfuric acid (H2SO4) by thiobacillus bacteria, which causes severe concrete deterioration known as MIC. Penetron’s antimicrobial concrete admixture uses an electro-physical mechanism to destroy the cell-walls of the acid-producing thiobacillus bacteria. Eliminating the bacterial growth on and in the concrete stops the formation of biogenic sulfuric acid. Once the formation of the acid is stopped, MIC cannot take place.

Antimicrobial Protection is Permanent

Added to the concrete mix during batching, much like the well-known PENETRON ADMIX waterproofing admixture, the antimicrobial admixture becomes part of the concrete matrix and is leach resistant. The effectiveness of the antimicrobial admixture is not lessened by repeated contact with bacteria.

“Penetron’s antimicrobial admixture provides crucial long-term protection from MIC,” adds Christopher Chen. “Our new admixture will ensure the needed durability to the new Wolcott WWTP and minimize the need for future repairs of the concrete structures.”

The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing, concrete repairs, and floor preparation systems. The Group operates through a global network, offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices, representatives, and distribution channels.

For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions, please visit penetron.com or Facebook.com/ThePenetronGroup, email CRDept@penetron.com, or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700.

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Slone Partners Places Jonathan Birchall as Chief Commercial Officer at PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals

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PhaseBio

“Jonathan Birchall is a respected leader with a history of building highly successful commercial operations at dynamic biotech and pharmaceutical companies,” said Slone Partners Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Leslie Loveless.


SOUTH RIDING, Va. (PRWEB)

Slone Partners, a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare companies, has announced the placement of Jonathan Birchall as Chief Commercial Officer at PhaseBio Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapies for cardiopulmonary diseases.

Birchall has more than 25 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry where he has built and led commercial teams in the United States and the United Kingdom. He joins PhaseBio after 12 years at Genentech where he most recently served as Vice President and U.S. Head of the company’s thrombolytics franchise. Prior to that role, Birchall was Lifecycle Leader for the company’s global launch of Kadcyla® and also served as Marketing Director and National Sales Director in the respiratory franchise. Before joining Genentech, Birchall worked for 15 years at Sanofi Aventis, initially serving as a sales representative in the U.K. before taking on numerous commercial roles with increasing responsibility including Global Marketing Director, and ultimately serving as Business Unit Head in the U.K.

“Jonathan Birchall is a respected leader with a history of building highly successful commercial operations at dynamic biotech and pharmaceutical companies,” said Slone Partners Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Leslie Loveless. “He brings tremendous vision, experience, and knowledge to PhaseBio, and he will be a valuable addition to the leadership team.”

“Jonathan brings to PhaseBio deep commercial expertise in the critical-care setting, which he gained through his leadership of the thrombolytics franchise at Genentech,” said Jonathan P. Mow, Chief Executive Officer of PhaseBio. “With his background and track record of success, Jonathan has the experience necessary to lead our commercial organization and joins us at a pivotal time in PhaseBio’s evolution as we begin preparing to launch bentracimab in the United States, should it be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).”

Birchall studied in the U.K., earning his Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Nottingham Trent University and his Master of Science (MSc) at the University of Salford. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The Open University.

ABOUT SLONE PARTNERS

Slone Partners delivers the leaders who build amazing and diverse life sciences and healthcare organizations – People Are Our Science®. Founded in 2000, Slone Partners specializes in delivering world-class C-suite leadership, executive, and upper management talent to the most promising and established biotech, diagnostics, research tools, healthcare, precision medicine, CRO, and laboratory services companies. With national and global clients, Slone Partners uniquely and precisely provides an array of executive search and advisory services, including diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy, to innovative life sciences and healthcare companies. To learn more about Slone Partners’ value proposition and processes, visit http://www.slonepartners.com or call 888.784.3422.

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For the 4th Year, PFI Advisors Announces its Participation in #GivingTuesday

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

PFI Advisors announced today that for the fourth year in a row, the firm will again participate in the important #GivingTuesday campaign. For any RIA that purchases an annual subscription to The COO Society between now and year end, PFI Advisors will donate all proceeds to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles donation page of Layla Paige Sonnen. The COO Society is an online learning platform built for RIA operations professionals. The platform’s courses provide relevant information for RIAs of all sizes and helps them hone the skills needed to effectively run their business and drive growth in a profitable fashion. Each course includes several recorded virtual consultations with founder and CEO, Matt Sonnen, as well as outside interviews with industry consultants and centers of influence who provide real-world application of the course content.

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many plan for their holiday and end-of-year giving. PFI Advisors has always highlighted charities close to its team members’ hearts. The Sonnen family became especially attached to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles when their daughter, Layla Paige, suffered a seizure at 6 months old and spent the next 22 months battling a brain disorder under the care of CHLA. Layla ultimately succumbed to her condition on July 8, 2017, but the Sonnen and PFI family continue to look for ways to give back to the organization that holds such a special place in their hearts.

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About PFI Advisors

PFI Advisors (“Promoting Financial Independence”) was founded in 2015 with the following mission in mind:

To further evolve the RIA industry from a collection of practices to businesses, and to be a continued voice in validating the industry as a legitimate landing spot for billion-dollar teams and their clients.

PFI Advisors is an operational consulting firm that supports the unique back office, technology, and operational needs of RIAs in growth mode. PFI Advisors conducts Technology Assessments, manages Technology Conversions, and provides M&A Preparation and Integration Services to RIAs seeking growth support. The firm announced the launch of COO Resource in January 2018, an ongoing retainer-based service in which RIAs and their Chief Operating Officers can leverage the knowledge and expertise of PFI.

Through its popular podcast The COO Roundtable and newly released digital consulting platform The COO Society, PFI Advisors strives to educate the RIA industry on how to build more impactful and profitable enterprises.

About Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a nonprofit institution that provides pediatric health care and helps our patients more than half a million times each year in a setting designed just for their needs. Our history began in 1901 in a small house on the corner of Alpine and Castelar Streets (now Hill St. in Chinatown) and today our medical experts offer more than 350 pediatric specialty programs and services to meet the needs of our patients.

CHLA is a provider of more than $384 million in community benefits annually to children and families. As the first pediatric hospital in Southern California, CHLA relies on the generosity of philanthropists in the community to support compassionate patient care, leading-edge education of the caregivers of tomorrow and innovative research efforts that impact children at our hospital and around the world.

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Never Give Up—It’s Where You Finish That Counts” is an inspiring argument for working towards one’s goals

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“It’s Never Too Late: Never Give Up—It’s Where You Finish That Counts”: an empowering exploration of pushing oneself to fulfill God’s intended plans. “It’s Never Too Late: Never Give Up—It’s Where You Finish That Counts” is the creation of published author Rubye Graham-Emerson, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who recently earned Doctorates of Christian Counseling from International College of Ministry (ICM).

Graham-Emerson shares, “Anyone and everyone can find an excuse to not fulfill the dreams they have for their lives. But an excuse is just a postponement of what you really can and should accomplish. Everyone has a purpose. The reason you are here on earth may differ from the reason I am here. But we can both fulfill the unique purpose God has planned for us. It’s never too late to discover that and accomplish it. Through personal testimonies, It’s Never Too Late will encourage and motivate you to fulfill your own dreams.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Rubye Graham-Emerson’s new book is a powerfully engaging argument for striving for excellence.

With testimonies and thoughtful reflection, Graham-Emerson shares an encouraging and motivating exploration of mankind’s desire to pursue hopes and dreams.

Consumers can purchase “It’s Never Too Late: Never Give Up—It’s Where You Finish That Counts” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “It’s Never Too Late: Never Give Up—It’s Where You Finish That Counts,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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