DUBLIN, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The “Care Management Solutions – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global care management solutions market, valued at $13.2 billion in 2022, is projected to grow to $36.7 billion by 2030,…
World-class sushi! On 10/28 (Sat.), 10/29 (Sun.) the main stage will host an exciting Tuna Cutting Show performed by a chef from a famous Japanese Tuna Company. Traditional Japanese street foods such as Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Yakitori, Shaved ice, Ramen, Pork cutlet sandwiches, Taiyaki and many more will be available on site!
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Experience an environment similar to the famous maid cafIs of Akihabara with the festival’s very own pop-up! Not to mention a huge number of high-quality anime and cosplay booths, with all the figurines and anime goods you can imagine. And you won’t want to miss the coolest costumes of all at the live cosplay show on 10/22 (Sat).
FINAL Audition for US artists to debut in Japan hosted by RISING PRODUCTION in Japan on 10/28(Sat.) 6PM-7PM. Witness the birth of a new star! MC by Tamuken, and Yurisa.
Commentators: Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, Haruna Ai.
Featuring Japanese cultural exhibits, booths, and performances, including: a Taiko drum performance [Japanese drum], and Bon Odori [traditional dance]. Enjoy live performances by famous Japanese artists at the main stage! The traditional Japanese entertainment acts at the OC Japan fair are a Japanese Koto performance by Ms.
Yuki Yasuda,10/28 (Sat.), Kabuki style music by Fuji Japanese Music Ensemble 10/29 (Sun), and “Nihon Buyoh” (Traditional Japanese Dance) by Fujima Kan Ayano.
In addition to these, this year’s annual event will also feature popular Japanese food vendors and sake tastings. Many more booths of anime goods will be exhibited than in previous years! You are sure to find your favorite anime merchandise at the booths.
When/Where:
Date: October 27(Fri), 28(Sat), 29(Sun)
Time: 10/27 5:00pm~11:00pm, 10/28 12:00pm~10:00pm 10/29 10:00am~5:00pm
Venue: OC Fair & Event Center (88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626)
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DUBLIN, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As Day Zero Diagnostics Inc. (DZD) unveils its latest innovations at the 2023 ID Week conference, highlighting AI-driven solutions to combat antibiotic-resistant infections, there has never been a more pressing need for clear and comprehensive market…
DUBLIN, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — In light of recent announcements from Gov. Gavin Newsom to transform California’s mental health system, including funding for new treatment beds and support, the need for accurate and comprehensive information in the mental health sector has never…
Totara today announced that its owners have entered into a sale and purchase agreement with London headquartered growth equity investor Tenzing, under which Tenzing will acquire Totara group of companies. The operations and management of Totara will remain unchanged with Mark Ash continuing as Chief Executive Officer.
LONDON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Totara is the driving force behind talent development for thousands of customers, reaching an impressive user base of around 20 million individuals across 140 countries. The business employs over 100 people in offices in the UK, New Zealand and USA. Central to its success is Totara’s Talent Experience Platform (TXP), which consists of a powerful and flexible learning management system (Totara Learn) that orchestrates, delivers, and tracks formal or compliance training, a user-friendly learning experience platform (Totara Engage) for informal or social learning, and a performance management system (Totara Perform) providing personalised plans for learning and development. TXP is an all-in-one solution that meets mission-critical workplace learning and performance requirements. It is used by some of the world’s largest brands, including Sony, Samsung, Medtronic, Amazon Alexa and Toyota.
Totara’s unique selling point lies in its ability to provide a deeply personalised service with a tailored solution for each client. TXP’s highly configurable technology architecture allows its customers to adapt the software to their unique needs, systems and workflows. The majority of Totara’s sales come through a network of over 70 value-added partners who work with clients across the globe to design and configure the software, provide integrations and customisations, and provide other services such as learning content development. These tailor-made solutions position Totara strongly in regulated industries such as government and healthcare. Notably, Totara is the trusted platform for NHS trusts in the UK and federal agencies in the USA, where it has a growing direct-to-consumer sales team.
The global LMS market is experiencing strong growth as regulation drives mandatory training and as organisations continue to invest in the skill development of their employees. It is reportedly valued at approximately $17 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to grow at an impressive 20% CAGR from 2023-30. Totara has achieved consistent 30% annual recurring revenue growth for the last ten years, and Tenzing’s investment will support the business with further global expansion, a deeper focus on target sectors and continued expansion of Totara’s product and service proposition.
Mark Ash, CEO at Totara commented: “At Totara, our mission is to enable our customers to create high-performance workplaces by transforming how organisations understand, measure, and improve talent development. With Tenzing’s strategic investment, we’re poised to scale our impact on the global stage, offering highly customisable solutions that drive innovation and growth for our clients. Together, we’ll continue to shape the future of workplace learning and development, making it more personalised, effective, and accessible than ever before.”
Carl Lavin, Investment Lead at Tenzing, added: “We are hugely excited to partner with Mark, the Totara team and Totara’s partners to help the business reach the summit of its potential. We believe that Totara’s unique, highly configurable product offering, global footprint and ambitious management team provide the basis for strong growth in the coming years”.
Tim Cooper from Five V Capital said “The transaction represents a remarkable milestone for Totara, especially for its founder, Richard Wyles. We are delighted with the outcome and the success Totara has achieved to date. Tenzing’s investment aligns with Totara’s growth trajectory and is an exciting opportunity for the business to execute on its ambitions.”
Totara is one of seventeen businesses within the Tenzing portfolio. Tenzing was advised on the investment by Osborne Clarke (Legal), EY (Buyside), EYP (Commercial), Deloitte (Financial), Baringa (Product) and Intechnica (Technology).
Totara was advised by DLA Piper (Legal), Houlihan Lokey (MA), PwC (Financial – Tax) and CTO Labs (Technology).
About Tenzing:
As a private equity investor in high-growth UK and European SMEs valued between £10m and £200m, Tenzing works with niche market leaders and challenger businesses – ones that can transform themselves and disrupt the market in which they operate. Named after Tenzing Norgay, the Nepalese mountaineer who guided Sir Edmund Hillary in the first-ever ascent of Mount Everest, his story represents the firm’s drive to support its portfolio businesses in reaching the summit of their ambitions, each and every time.
About Five V Capital:
Five V Capital, a certified B Corporation, is a private equity and venture capital fund manager based in Sydney with over $1.5 billion of funds under management. Five V’s unique investment approach is underpinned by a philosophy of alignment and is reflected in the Five V Capital team being the largest investors across its funds. This alignment between team, investors, partners and management teams is a key component of Five V’s success.
Five V Capital’s current portfolio includes some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading companies, including Biopak, Sea to Summit, Orikan, 4Cabling, Automic Group, Mantel Group, Education Perfect, Openway Food Co., Penten and APP Group. For more information, please visit http://www.fivevcapital.com.
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Jules Engel, Totara, 01273 964014, [email protected], www.totara.com
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“RCU understands the importance of fostering the well-being of our youth, connecting them with the environment, and providing the freedom of transportation,” said Brett Martinez, President and CEO of Redwood Credit Union. “In addition to helping kids, an event like this inspires our team members. It’s an opportunity to bring everyone together for a purpose that elevates our connection with each other and our communities.”
Eleven nonprofit partners in five North Bay counties and San Francisco selected the children to receive the bikes. Representatives from Specialized, where RCU purchased the bikes, other bike clubs, and the Trope Group were onsite to ensure quality bike-building and also helped transport the bikes.
The 11 nonprofit partners include:
“Kids have a lot of screen time these days—whether it’s their computer, phone, or television—and it all adds up to a lot of sedentary time,” said Martinez. “We’re hoping these bikes inspire kids to be more active, refresh their minds, and explore their communities. We want them to feel excited, valued, and invested in with this gift.”
About Redwood Credit Union
Founded in 1950, Redwood Credit Union is a full-service financial institution providing personal and business banking to consumers and businesses in the North Bay and San Francisco. With a mission to passionately serve the best interests of its Members, team members, and communities, RCU delivers many ways for its Members to save and build money through checking and savings accounts, auto and home loans, credit cards, digital banking, business services, commercial and SBA lending, and more. Wealth management and investment services are available through CUSO Financial Services L.P., and insurance and auto-purchasing services are also offered through RCU Services Group (RCU’s wholly owned subsidiary). RCU has more than $8 billion in assets and serves more than 445,000 members with full-service branches from San Francisco to Ukiah. For more information, call 1 (800) 479-7928, visit redwoodcu.org, or follow RCU on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for news and updates.
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Redwood Credit Union Public Relations Department, Redwood Credit Union, 707-576-5224, [email protected], www.redwoodcu.org
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Next Gen Diagnostics announced that its Israeli subsidiary, Next Gen Diagnostics Israel, Ltd., will open a pathogen sequencing and bioinformatics laboratory in the Laboratory Wing of Sheba Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the Middle East, to provide all hospitals and researchers in Israel access to low cost bacterial whole genome sequencing (WGS) and pathogen bioinformatics.
Next Gen Diagnostics CEO Paul Rhodes Announces Plan to for NGD’s subsidiary, Next Gen Diagnostics, Israel, Ltd., to Open Lab at Sheba Hospital in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Next Gen Diagnostics announced that its Israeli subsidiary, Next Gen Diagnostics Israel, Ltd., will open a pathogen sequencing and bioinformatics laboratory in the Laboratory Wing of Sheba Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the Middle East, to provide all hospitals and researchers in Israel access to low cost bacterial whole genome sequencing (WGS) and pathogen bioinformatics, both to support the use of WGS to detect transmission of infection and for diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) research.
By combining NGD’s proprietary microfluidic sample preparation system with its automated pathogen bioinformatics pipeline NGD Israel will offer the level of rapid turnaround and low cost enabling, for the first time in Israel, the use of pathogen WGS to detect the transmission of drug resistant infection that can be so costly, in extended stays as well as lost lives. These technology advantages enable overnight WGS and automatic analysis to detect transmission, for less than the cost of PCR panels.
In addition to enabling a new and uniquely powerful means of infection control, bacterial WGS is increasingly recognized as the future of diagnostics, providing selection of effective antibiotic that is more accurate than the in vitro tests that are the standard of care. In a recent report [1] of its machine learning models, NGD’s WGS-based diagnostic system determined the resistance of E. coli to cefepime more accurately than in vitro tests, including for highly drug resistant E. coli for which cefepime is most needed.
“NGD is proud to announce this expansion to Israel, and to offer its important service, to be based at centrally located Sheba hospital, to all hospitals in that country,” said Paul A. Rhodes, Ph.D., founder and CEO. “We have the technology to offer this service to detect transmission on an overnight basis, at low cost, enabling existing infection control teams to rapidly intervene and curtail nascent outbreaks, at great savings whether measured in cost to the payer or in the case of AMR infection too often in the lives of patients. NGD has developed, validated [1,2,3] and put in use the field’s most advanced, accurate and fully automated transmission detection and antibiotic resistance prediction systems,” Rhodes continued, “with the entire array of information provided to users in an intuitive web-based interface that is automatically populated overnight with the information generated from each sequencing run.”
NGD is able to offer a complete bacterial WGS service, including extraction, library preparation,
sequencing and bioinformatics at a price below PCR panels because of the combined cost advantages of its fully automated pathogen bioinformatics and its proprietary microfluidic sample preparation system. This proprietary system enables library preparation for up to 48 distinct strains to be processed in a disposable the size of a single plate, in a fully automated fashion. An instrument the size of a desktop computer replaces the dining table-sized robots used to automate sample preparation in competing services, with microfluidic reaction chambers less than a uL in volume enabling reduction in the consumption of costly reagents, greatly reducing sample preparation costs.
“NGD’s bioinformatic system was applied at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge in tandem with prospective sequencing to detect transmission and guide intervention, where it was documented to have stopped an outbreak [2],” noted Dr. Rhodes. “Prospective sequencing is now, for the first time, practical as the new paradigm for the detection of transmission and prevention of outbreak in hospitals, where transmission of drug resistant infection is a source of enormous cost, both financial, to the payers, and human, measured in needless mortality.”
“We are excited to see NGD’s systems coming to Israel, where we know we have a great need for new technologies for infection control,” said Dr. Sharon Amit, Medical Director of the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory at Sheba Medical Center. “The availability of low cost and rapid sequencing along with automated bioinformatic tools will also open avenues for research into the drug resistant pathogens that are increasingly common in clinics here and worldwide.”
1 Reported in Humphries et al, Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2023
2 Reported in Brown et al, Journal of Clinical Microbiology 2019
3 Reported in Raven et al, mSphere 2022
About Next Gen Diagnostics
NGD, founded by Dr. Paul A. Rhodes along with Sanger Institute group leaders in Cambridge, has built and validated world-leading automation of pathogen bioinformatics enabling high throughput low cost clinical use of WGS. In addition, NGD holds the exclusive rights to a unique microfluidic sample preparation system for clinical and commercial applications of pathogen WGS. NGD offers a high volume turn-key sequencing services to enable detection of transmission in hospitals, and is working with leading collaborators in the US, Europe and Israel to be among the first to bring WGS-based regulated diagnostics to patient care. NGD is based in the US, with subsidiaries based in Cambridge, UK and in Israel.
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As a long-standing supporter of various conferences and events, iClassPro understands the numerous learning experiences within the gymnastics industry, swimming industry, cheer industry, and related areas.The company is proud to support organizations such as USA Gymnastics, the GymnasticsAssociation of Texas, the US Swim School Association, Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia, the Canadian Swim School Alliance, the US All-Star Federation, Jeff Metzger’s Small Business BootCamp, and many others that provide industry-leading continuing education.
iClassPro CEO & Founder Chris McNabb stated, “We are thrilled to introduce our iClassPro EducationSponsorship Program, as it perfectly aligns with our commitment to customer success. We hope to have a positive impact on as many people as we can, creating opportunities and ensuring our customers have access to quality education they deserve.”
For further information on this initiative and updates, please follow iClassPro on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
About iClassPro
Founded in 2008 by CEO Chris McNabb, iClassPro is a software company that researches, develops, and supports specialized business management software used by children’s activity centers worldwide. Inspired by McNabb’s own needs and visions as a gymnastics business owner, iClassPro’s core values center around teamwork, ownership, excellence, and service, with the ultimate goal of helping activity center staff grow and manage their operations efficiently, allowing them to spend more time doing what they’re passionate about. iClassPro includes a full suite of features for children’s activity centers, including various booking options, customer management, secure payment processing, skill tracking, attendance, and more. Learn more at www.iclasspro.com.
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“The upcoming year will shepherd in two milestones for our networks. TV One will turn 20 and CLEO TV turns 5. As we approach these anniversaries in January, we are introducing exciting, new programming we hope will thrill current viewers and capture the attention of new viewers as well. TV One continues to represent the best of Black entertainment and culture with a diverse offering of both new and nostalgic programming – for us by us.” Michelle Rice, President of TV One and CLEO TV states.
“Throughout the year, TV One and CLEO TV uniquely celebrates holidays and cultural moments that are significant to our communities through thematic programming, special events and partnership opportunities. Cultural moments include Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Mother’s Day, Black Music Month, Juneteenth, Black Business Month, Father’s Day, Back to School, Black Business Month, National Girlfriends Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, Homecoming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Kwanzaa. We continue to increase our investment in digital and social content to drive cross-platform engagement and cultural conversations that amplify our brand and content across O&O platforms.”
Each quarter, TV One and CLEO TV uniquely celebrate holidays and cultural moments that are significant in Black and multicultural communities through thematic programming, special events and partnership opportunities. The network’s continued investment in digital programming ensures brand awareness and cultural conversations enhance exposure, resulting in sustained success across the board.
Below is a highlight of the TV One’s new, original programming:
“URBAN ONE HONORS”
Urban One Honors is the company’s annual, star-studded tentpole created by legendary Urban One, Inc. founder, Cathy Hughes, Approaching its sixth year, Urban One Honors pays homage to individuals and organizations whose work significantly impacts society and culture.
“THE AL SHARPTON STORY” (WT)
For decades, Reverend Al Sharpton has dedicated his life to the fight for justice and equality as an internationally renowned civil rights leader, politician, minister and founder of the National Action Network. From his humble Brooklyn roots to his emergence as a powerful grassroots activist, Sharpton survived an all-out media assault and even near death experience to become a passionate agent of change and one of the greatest Civil Rights figures in history.
“RAISING FAME”
Hosted by Lucille O’Neal (mother of Shaquille O’Neal) and Sonya Curry (mother of Stephen and Seth Curry), this new series gets candid stories from families who raised some of today’s biggest superstars. Through the personal lens of parents and extended family who guided these extraordinary individuals, RAISING FAME takes a look back at their individual roads to stardom. This season features appearances by Nicki Minaj and her mother, Magic Johnson and his mother, Lil’ Nas X and his father, Billy Porter and his mother, Usher and his mother, and Patrick Mahomes with his father.
“IN THE KITCHEN WITH TAMAR & EVELYN BRAXTON” (WT)
Join mother-daughter duo Tamar and Evelyn Braxton as they celebrate the holidays in style! From Christmas to Easter, Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving, no matter what holiday you’re celebrating, this special has something for everyone. Get ready to whip up some mouth-watering dishes as Tamar and Ms. Evelyn share their delicious family recipes straight from the kitchen. From succulent main courses to delectable desserts, you’ll be sure to find something to satisfy all of your holiday cravings.
“COLLAB”
Hosted by the world’s greatest entertainer and Hip Hop icon Doug E. Fresh, this innovative new music series features an undiscovered artist being paired with a legendary R&B or Hip Hop icon as the audience witnesses the creative process unfold. From the recording studio creating a new track, to the stage performing it live for the first time, COLLAB seeks to help emerging artists break into the music business while providing the established artists with their next hit record.
ABOUT TV ONE NETWORKS
TV One Networks is the hub of black culture and entertainment with a broad offering of original programming and classic series, serving both diverse audiences for TV One and CLEO TV. Launched in January 2004, TV One currently serves 44 million households and CLEO TV, launched in January 2019, is the sister network with a 41 million household reach. Each network has a unique audience that serves viewers with fan favorites from TV One such as Unsung, Uncensored, Fatal Attraction, Payback, Tough Love: Atlanta, Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story and Urban One Honors. While, CLEO TV, a lifestyle and entertainment network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color, delivers content that uplifts and inspires today’s modern-day woman. Viewers of CLEO TV can expect award-winning content in both original and acquired series including Boss Girl’s Guide, Culture Kitchen, New Soul Kitchen, Just Eats with Chef JJ, Global Gourmet, Living By Design, Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix and All Things Adrienne House to Home. Both networks are solely owned by Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc. [NASDAQ: UONE and UONEK, http://www.urban1.com , the largest African-American owned and operated multi-media company.
MEDIA CONTACT
Megan Mason
TV One PR
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Hyatt entities were negligent in that they failed to use reasonable care to keep the Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta in a safe condition, which would have prevented Nico’s tragic death, the complaint alleges.
According to the complaint (Case number: ’23CV1838 BAS AHG), “On the morning of October 11, 2021, James Carter and his almost two-year-old son Nico walked from their hotel room to the elevator bay area. James watched as Nico walked up to what appeared to be a balcony area with safety glass panels near the elevators. Then suddenly, Nico vanished. James quickly realized to his horror that the area was not protected by safety glass panels. On that day, at that moment, Nico fell nine stories to his death.”
The complaint further alleges the “defendant claimed it is the perfect spot for ‘family fun,’ and that the Hyatt Ziva puts ‘safety first.’ The Carters believed the defendants’ representations.” Furthermore, the complaint alleges, “the Hyatt Ziva website reassured them stating “safety first, well-being always.”
Francavilla added, “Instead, the Carters lost their only child – the most tragic and painful loss a parent can endure. The pain is even more severe when the death is so easily preventable as it was here.”
The child’s parents, Duboshina and Carter, say their goal is to seek justice for their son Nico and prevent future tragedies.
“I remember how happy we were to plan a family trip to such a beautiful and family-oriented resort,” Duboshina said. “Nico was almost two years old, and we had also been planning his birthday celebration for when we returned from our trip. Instead, we had to plan his funeral. They shouldn’t have to make coffins so small, and no parent should have to bury a child. I don’t know how I survived, but I know I buried a part of myself alongside my son.”
In a joint statement, Nico Carter’s parents said “Nico’s death was senseless and completely avoidable. We want justice for our son. We relied upon Hyatt for its safety and want Hyatt to take responsibility for its conduct. We hope that through this lawsuit nothing like this ever happens again at any resort or hotel, and that the hospitality industry feels the gravity of what senseless mistakes and carelessness can cause.”
Case number: ’23CV1838 BAS AHG
San Diego Federal Court
All claims are alleged in the complaint.
About CaseyGerry
Headquartered at 110 Laurel St. in the Banker’s Hill neighborhood of San Diego, CaseyGerry was established in 1947 and is the oldest plaintiffs’ law firm in San Diego. The firm’s attorneys practice in numerous areas, including serious personal injury, automobile, maritime, trucking, aviation, product liability, sexual abuse and class actions. For more information, visit www.caseygerry.com.
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