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Crow Canyon Software Now a California Certified Small Business


As a Certified Small Business, Crow Canyon Software can help state, county, and city governments achieve higher levels of efficiency through the use of Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint collaboration platforms.

Crow Canyon Software is now a California Certified Small Business and qualifies for California’s Small Business Participation Program. This program sets a goal of using certified small businesses in at least 25 percent of the State’s overall annual contract dollars.

With this certification, Crow Canyon Software can more easily provide its robust Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365 applications to state, county, and city agencies. With a client list that already includes the Franchise Tax Board, the Department of Social Services, and CoveredCA, Crow Canyon is well-positioned to win more contracts as government agencies seek to meet their 25 percent “small business” goal.

Crow Canyon Software, headquartered in Benicia, CA, provides business process automation tools that help organizations achieve higher levels of efficiency and smoother overall functionality. By moving legacy and paper-based processes into Crow Canyon’s modern, mobile-friendly software, agencies can streamline operations and provide better service to the public.

Crow Canyon’s programs run in SharePoint on-premises and in Office 365. Its tools include over a dozen pre-built applications such as Help Desk, Asset Management, Contract Renewals, Purchasing, HR Requests, Onboarding, and more. These deliver ready-to-go functionality for the most common business needs.

In addition, Crow Canyon has developed its NITRO Studio, a unique forms and workflow solution for SharePoint and Office 365. NITRO Studio allows power users to create many kinds of business automation workflows. It comes with a comprehensive Forms Designer, Workflow Manager, Reporting tool, and many other components that are used to build business applications that suit specific needs.

NITRO Studio is also proving to be a reliable way to replace InfoPath forms, Access databases, Lotus Notes, and other legacy programs. It is also used extensively to automate activities that currently rely on paper forms and manual processing.

All of Crow Canyon’s applications as well as NITRO Studio run on SharePoint 2013, 2016, 2019, and Office 365. These tools are fully compatible with cloud and mobile technologies.

Contact sales@crowcanyon.com for more information.

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BenQ EW3280U Entertainment Monitor Raises the Bar with World’s First HDRi Immersion Technology


The technologies we developed expressly for these monitors make the Entertainment Series, especially the EW3280U, the finest platform for enjoying movies, gaming, and streaming content.

BenQ America Corp, global leader in digital lifestyle devices, unveiled today their new Entertainment display with intelligent optimization and audio that will change the landscape of computer monitors. Featuring the flagship 32-inch 4K EW3280U, the new model includes proprietary eye-care™ for viewer comfort and protection, as well as HDRi intelligence and world-class speakers.

“The 2020 Entertainment Series provides a one-of-a-kind experience for users, particularly with the new launch of the EW3280U,” says Steve Yang, director of BenQ America. “The technologies we developed expressly for these monitors make the Entertainment Series, especially the EW3280U, the finest platform for enjoying movies, gaming, and streaming content.”

The new EW3280U features BenQ’s proprietary HDRi intelligent technology that improves color performance, detail contrast, and image clarity. A built-in sensor detects ambient light levels and simultaneously assesses and adjusts on-screen images. This instant refinement delivers an unrivaled experience. Additionally, HDR10 compatibility supports flawless high dynamic range performance so viewers experience every detail of original content.

In order to elevate the entertainment experience, the EW3280U utilizes integrated 2.1 channel sound. The innovative, built-in treVolo speaker system incorporates a subwoofer for rich sound that surpasses many of the cumbersome external speakers that audiophiles turn to for quality audio. The EW3280U also includes a Digital Sound Processor (DSP) chip, for elite, customizable audio. Users can select from multiple sound modes for the content they are enjoying.

Entertainment Series viewers are protected by BenQ-exclusive eye-care. Brightness Intelligence Plus auto-adjusts screen brightness, color temperature, and clarity for the most comfortable viewing experience. Low Blue Light technology filters out harmful blue light. Finally, ZeroFlicker tech relieves eye strain by eliminating the 200+ flickers per second on conventional LCD screens.

Another debut feature in the EW3280U and the Entertainment series is ePaper mode which simulates physical and e-books with ideal contrast, brightness, and color temperature for comfortable reading. Eye Reminder lets users set alerts to take screen breaks. Additionally, Color Weakness mode compensates red and green on-screen colors for viewers with most types of color blindness.

Designed as the best streaming and gaming monitor, gamers will enjoy FreeSync for seamless play with the EW3280U. Other thoughtful features include a remote control, one-touch five-function navigation control on the display, and a convenient volume wheel. The slim bezel design makes them perfectly suited for multiple monitor setups.

The BenQ EW3280U monitor is now available for a retail price of $799.99. For additional information, visit https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/entertainment/ew3280u.html.

About BenQ America Corp.

The world-leading human technology and solutions provider, BenQ is aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives by designing products with a purpose. BenQ sells and markets innovative technology products, consumer electronics, computing, and communications devices. Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment N’ Quality to Life,” BenQ focuses on the aspects that matter to most people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare, and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, and enhance learning by providing people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, audio products, cloud consumer products, mobile communications, and lifestyle lighting. Because it matters. For more information about products and to purchase, visit http://www.benq.com.

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World’s Largest Biohacking Conference, Upgrade XP, Returns to Beverly Hills This March 27 – 29, 2020


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Beginning March 27, 2020, the 7th Annual Biohacking Conference, Upgrade XP, returns with a three-day event bringing thousands of health and wellness seekers together from around the globe.

Hosted by Upgrade Labs, Upgrade XP is the largest biohacking event in the world taking place over a three-day weekend where attendees can discover knowledge, inspiration and self-empowerment through leading-edge science and technologies. Hosted at the Beverly Hilton hotel and led by the world’s most disruptive industry experts, the weekend aims to transform the lives of attendees’ minds, bodies and souls.

The Upgrade XP conference merges educational and inspiring talks, fitness and exercise programming and access to some of the world’s newest wellness technologies. Not just a passive conference, Upgrade XP is a hands-on experience featuring a curated collection of invigorating morning workouts, educational keynotes, engaging panels and inspiring breakout sessions.

The roster of distinguished Upgrade XP keynote speakers includes: Dave Asprey, Naveen Jain, Vishen Lakhiani, BJ Fogg, Ph.D., Amy Purdy, Kyle Cease, Dr. Joseph Mercola, Catherine Hoke, Panache Desal, Jennifer Partridge, Jim Kwik, Dr. Harry Adelson, Dr. Amy Killen, Dr. Mark Atkinson, Dr. David Rabin and Dr. Daniel Stickler. In addition to keynote speakers, the weekend will feature expert panelists and inspirational speakers and educators hosting smaller breakout sessions as part of Upgrade U. The weekend will be emceed by Upgrade Labs’ Amanda McVey and national TV Journalist, Frank Elaridi. This year’s experts are leaders in their industries and will cover an array of topics from stem cells, sleep hacks, EMF’s and best mitigation techniques, relationships and sex and small changes that have huge impacts.

Highlights of the weekend are Upgrade XP’s Tech Playground and engaging experiential activations — all designed to push limits, overcome fears, and build community.

Activations include cold immersion tubs, Truth or Dare booth, community networking event hosted by Shaman Durek, a spiritual guide and gifted healer, and an ‘oxytocin choir’ proven to release oxytocin, the social bonding hormone.

Attendees will interact in the Tech Playground with the newest biohacking technologies from tech-assisted meditation devices to cryotherapy to DNA testing, and more. Upgrade XP has become a destination for companies and consumers to come together over their passion for health through technology, showcasing some of today’s hottest products along with the tech of tomorrow. This year, Hapbee will introduce its augmentative wearable which emulates normal molecular interactions in the body through small, specific magnetic fields, replicating feelings in the categories of: happy, alert, desire, relaxed, calm, and sleepy. Another tech highlight for the weekend includes WAVi’s innovative headset that allows in-depth brain research and assessment.

“This year’s annual Biohacking conference is going to be even more exciting offering new technologies never before seen,” said Upgrade Labs’ CEO, Martin Tobias. “More than just a three-day conference, Upgrade XP creates a weekend of curated experiences aimed at fostering self-improvement and self-wellness amongst a community of equals all looking to maximize human potential and live their best lives.”

With only a limited number of tickets available, the 7th Annual Biohacking Conference: Upgrade XP will be an intimate event, upgraded by key sponsors Doceres Clinics, Kryo Inc., Dry Farm Wines, Imperia Caviar, Pulse Centers Inc, and the official water sponsor, Ophora. All attendees will be treated to daily seated luncheons, unique morning workouts, and exclusive biohacking swag to take home, with additional perks offered to Preferred and VIP attendees throughout the three-day conference.

Tickets start at $1799 and can be purchased here: https://xp2020.upgradelabs.com/page/1408143/register

Ticket Prices:

  • General Admission: $1,799
  • Preferred Admission: $2,999
  • VIP Admission: $4,299

Upgrade XP Conference Location:

The Beverly Hilton

9876 Wilshire Boulevard

Beverly Hills, CA 90210, US

For more information on details for each admission package or to purchase your tickets visit xp.upgradelabs.com.

About Upgrade Labs

Upgrade Labs launched its first location in Santa Monica, CA in 2017. The brainchild of Bulletproof founder, Dave Asprey and Labs CEO Martin Tobias, Upgrade Labs is the world’s first Biohacking Health and Fitness facility which utilizes technology to help members reach their highest level of physical, cognitive and cellular performance through unique training and wellness programs. Upgrade Labs’ data-driven technology uses measurable and trackable results, all driven by science with the goal of optimizing one’s overall health. These onsite technologies work together to optimize multiple biomarkers, which show lower levels of inflammation, improved cognitive function, quickened muscle growth and optimized hormone levels. Services include personal, physical and cognitive training, as well as a collection of wellness treatments aimed at improving overall recovery and mobility. Membership packages are available and include a tailored selection of services. Additionally, guests are able to come in and purchase individual wellness treatments or access singular programs. Upgrade Labs has two locations with the original location in Santa Monica, CA and its newest location at Beverly Hilton Hotel. http://www.upgradelabs.com

Ziegler Closes $109 Million Series 2019 Bonds For St. Ann’s Community Project


“This project provides us the flexibility to streamline our financial strategy and remain focused on offering seniors exceptional housing and health services,” stated, Dennis P. Kant, Senior Vice President & CFO of St. Ann’s Community.

Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the St. Ann’s Community Project $108,825,000 Series 2019 Tax-Exempt Fixed Rate Bonds.

St. Ann’s of Greater Rochester (St. Ann’s Community) is a senior housing and health services provider that is the parent company to four residential and long-term care affiliates in the Rochester, NY area. Additionally, St. Ann’s Community partially owns and owns communities outside the Obligated Group.

St. Ann’s Community began a campus-wide master plan in 2015 to continue to reposition itself in a manner to best serve their residents. Phase I (complete) included the relocation of 34 post-acute rehabilitation beds from its Wegman Care Center to the 9th floor of St. Ann’s Home, the largest of their skilled nursing facilities. Phase II (the “Project”) will involve the renovation of St. Ann’s Home floors 3-8 and will result in a net reduction of 96 beds.

Proceeds of the Series 2019 Bonds were used by St. Ann’s Community, together with other available funds to, (1) fund costs of the Project, (2) fund Capitalized Interest, (3) refund the outstanding indebtedness of the Obligated Group, (4) fund the termination of existing swaps, (5) fund a Debt Service Reserve Fund, and (6) pay for certain costs of issuance incurred during the financing. The Series 2019 Bonds are non-rated and were issued through the Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation with an aggregate yield to maturity of 4.297% on the entire issue. Ziegler was able to secure aggressive call provisions on behalf of St. Ann’s Community, with the bonds callable in 6-years at a price of 103% declining to par in 9-years.

“This project provides us the flexibility to streamline our financial strategy and remain focused on offering seniors exceptional housing and health services,” stated, Dennis P. Kant, Senior Vice President & CFO of St. Ann’s Community. “We are well positioned in a competitive market to address changing expectations of seniors and their families, while staying committed to our mission of delivering quality care and service to the most important people on earth.”

Ziegler is one of the nation’s leading underwriters of financing for not-for-profit senior living providers. Ziegler offers creative, tailored solutions to its senior living clientele, including investment banking, financial risk management, merger and acquisition services, seed capital, FHA/HUD, capital and strategic planning as well as senior living research, education, and communication.

For more information about Ziegler, please visit us at http://www.ziegler.com.

About Ziegler:

Ziegler is a privately held, national boutique investment bank, capital markets and proprietary investments firm. We have a unique focus on healthcare, senior living and education sectors, as well as general municipal and structured finance. Headquartered in Chicago with regional and branch offices throughout the U.S., Ziegler provides its clients with capital raising, strategic advisory services, fixed income sales & trading and research. To learn more, visit http://www.ziegler.com.

Certain comments in this news release represent forward-looking statements made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This client’s experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients, nor is it indicative of future performance or success. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, in particular, the overall financial health of the securities industry, the strength of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy and the municipal securities marketplace, the ability of the Company to underwrite and distribute securities, the market value of mutual fund portfolios and separate account portfolios advised by the Company, the volume of sales by its retail brokers, the outcome of pending litigation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified employees.

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Distinguished Programs Promotes West Coast-based Jack Madsen


Jack Madsen, regional sales executive with Distinguished Programs.

Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the promotion of the company’s longtime employee Jack Madsen to the role of regional sales executive. Madsen has more than two decades of experience as a sales professional, with more than 10 of those years in insurance.

“Jack’s reputation and significant background in sales make him a valuable asset to the team. He strives to provide constructive collaboration with clients to ensure they are satisfied with their products,” noted Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs. “His experience with our products and services, along with his notable sales record have impressed many of us at Distinguished Programs.”

In his new role, Madsen will consult with retail agents and brokers across all of Distinguished Programs’ insurance products and services, covering the Pacific Northwest, including Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii.

Prior to his role with Distinguished Programs, Madsen worked as a sales executive for Fulcrum Insurance Programs, which specialized in serving the insurance needs of the hospitality, habitational and commercial real estate markets. Fulcrum Insurance was acquired by Distinguished Programs in 2015.

Madsen earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Washington State University. He is based in Seattle.

About Distinguished Programs

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural & Historic Properties and Hospitality & Restaurants. Property and liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished Programs’ high limit umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its areas of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. http://www.distinguished.com.

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WindTalker Announces Rich Powers has Joined its CyberSecurity Software Team


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WindTalker’s Cybersecurity platform is a must-have for law firms and legal departments of all sizes.

WindTalker, Inc. today announced that industry veteran Rich Powers has joined the company as Director of Legal Sales. In his new role, Mr. Powers will lead direct sales efforts and support the company’s reseller and Legal Consultant Partner channels. He brings three decades of proven success in the legal vertical, including most recently at Upland Software’s AccuRoute and the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA).

“WindTalker is delighted that Rich is joining our team,” said Doug Martinez, Executive Vice President of WindTalker. “With his experience in the marketplace and his dedication to WindTalker’s unrivaled content security platform, we know he will quickly become a product champion.”

“WindTalker’s Cybersecurity platform is a must-have for law firms and legal departments of all sizes,” said Rich Powers. “The opportunity to help legal professionals protect their sensitive content is one I just could not pass up.”

WindTalker’s unique capability to simultaneously classify, encrypt, redact, and track sensitive content in documents, reduces the need to parse and manage multiple documents to protect sensitive information from unauthorized recipients or unauthorized disclosure. By applying protection inside the document, WindTalker can support multi-level classification and provide access to different audiences, which is the definition of “Differential Sharing,” in each document. Once the data is protected, remains so throughout its entire lifecycle until it is declassified or destroyed.

WindTalker is exhibiting at Legalweek 2019. Visit Booth 3200 to learn more.

About WindTalker, Inc.

WindTalker, Inc. developed the groundbreaking WindTalker cloud-based document security platform for legal, healthcare, military/government, and other organizations that depend on confidential information to be securely shared with third parties. WindTalker’s patented technology provides one central place to manage document, data and content security. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Cumming, Georgia. For more information, visit WindTaker or follow WindTalker on Twitter @WindTalkerInc or LinkedIn.

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Intolerance Lab Expands their Testing Portfolio


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Intolerance Lab, the leading provider of intolerance testing in England, today announced a significant expansion in the types of tests they offer. The company has already established itself as a frontrunner for testing food tolerances against 700+ items. They have received an overwhelming response for their services and are now venturing into new tests that further add to the value they can deliver to their customers.

The reputed company is now going to offer testing for e-numbers, food additives and vitamin deficiencies.

Food intolerances impact up to 8% of children and 2% of adults in the UK. There are 2 million people who have been diagnosed with a food allergy in the country alone. Unfortunately, there is no cure for these allergies. Intolerance Lab is helping these patients to quickly identify their condition and create strict diet plans to tackle their issue. The new tests announced by the company work towards the unified goal of helping British people live a more comfortable and healthier life.

Vitamin deficiency is an even bigger issue facing the UK. For instance, a recent national survey revealed that as many as 1 in every 5 individuals in the UK suffer from a Vitamin D deficiency. Similarly, a high 50.7% of the UK families are now known to consume ultra-processed food leading to increased levels of food additives in the body. In the wake of these findings and customer feedback, Intolerance Labs has turned its attention on the spike in the unhealthy food consumption practices in the country. Their new series of tests are designed to make people aware of the substances they are consuming on a daily basis through their food and the impact it may have on their health.

According to David Hall, “We are constantly striving to offer better services to our customers at affordable rates. We are proud to be in a position where we can make a difference in the everyday life of a Brit and allow them to live a healthier and more fulfilling life.”

With its new repertoire of tests, Intolerance Labs will now be able to generate extensive reports that will empower their clients to make better lifestyle choices and strengthen their future health.

About Intolerance Lab: Intolerance Labs provides testing services to help people better understand and optimize their diet. The company is headquartered in the Viking Industrial Park in Jarrow, England. The company specializes in testing for food and non-food intolerance, e-numbers, and vitamin deficiencies in people. For more information, please visit http://www.intolerancelab.co.uk/. For product information or business inquiries, please contact david@intolerancelab.co.uk

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) – The Future Of Real Estate


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With its technologically intelligent, data-driven and human-powered approach, TruConnectRE.Com provides the realtor with advanced software to manage and track the leads provided. – TruConnect Real Estate

Artificial intelligence is here and there are no signs of it slowing down. From countering credit card fraud to recommending shows on Netflix, the explosive growth of AI started in 2010. According to a survey conducted by PwC, 63% of people agree that AI will help solve complicated problems that have infested societies today, and 59% acknowledge that AI will serve in helping people live more fulfilling lives. With its potential to revolutionize and render more efficiency, Artificial intelligence is infiltrating the real estate industry very quickly.

Searching for a new home can be overwhelming. Today, there are real estate portals that recommend properties touching characteristics such as the area, price, number of rooms, square footage, etc, more often than not, displaying far more information than homebuyers need. On the other hand, we have realtors. Without the help of AI, the agent has to go through the glacial process of marketing, gathering leads, finding the right buyer and then following up.

In 2017, the value of the real estate industry amounted to 134.3 billion U.S. dollars and has been forecast to expand to almost 200 billion U.S. dollars by 2022 ONLY if it manages to adapt to the fast-growing technology today. Thanks to PwC, it has been estimated that if the industry keeps up with Artificial Intelligence, it is predicted to add more than $15 trillion to the global GDP in the next decade. Now the question is, how many real estate industries are picking up the pace to contribute to the number?

To name some heavy hitters, Zillow and Realtor.com introduced models using AI that uncover a quality resource to collect and scour real estate leads, giving the realtor a head start on sales, recurrently filling their funnels with potential clients. Zillow’s model exhibits creativity but it charges an upfront fee, locking the agent in a contract whether they get to close a deal or not. On the contrary, OpCity (Owned by Realtor.com) offers a comparatively better business model where it charges agents upon a successful closing. However, the referral fee is 35-38% and the leads are not guaranteed. This unpredictability is a flaw. A more reliable, labor-saving Real Estate model? TruConnectRE.Com.

A trailblazer in administering technology and implementing Artificial intelligence, TruConnect Real Estate is eliminating the diffidence faced by other models. Here’s how.

With its effective lead generation system that uses both, inbound and outbound marketing to engage buyers, TruConnect tailors and manages marketing material for the realtor by establishing an all-in-one platform. Being completely invested in the agent’s gain, it not only provides them with solid leads but also offers a complete solution to the problems they’re facing. With its technologically intelligent, data-driven and human-powered approach, TruConnectRE.Com provides the realtor with advanced software to manage and track the leads provided. The cherry on top? TruConnectRE only charges the agent a 25% referral fee after a closing! Yes, that’s right. The referral is only paid once the lead provided to you has evolved!

This system frees up time for the realtor to focus on the latent buyer, closing 2 to 5 times the deals they ordinarily do. They are introduced to screened and potential clients and are left to form a relationship and come to arbitration.

With all eyes on Artificial Intelligence, it’s perceptible that this technology will largely impact the future of the real estate. It will be disruptive and will eliminate comfortable practices, but it will also save a vast amount of time and money when it comes to operational productivity and client assistance. Its ability to collect and analyze from an inflow of data is sure to make agents more efficient, brokers more decisive, and clients ultimately more empowered to experience the buying and selling process with a tap on the screens of their phones.

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DuPont Interconnect Solutions Introduces New Pyralux® and Riston® Products


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With the introduction of these newest products, we are demonstrating again our resolve to create novel solutions that meet the needs of our customers today and in the future.

DuPont Interconnect Solutions announced today that it is introducing several new products across its DuPont™ Pyralux® and Riston® product families to address a diverse set of needs for both the manufacture and performance of advanced electronics devices. DuPont will showcase these new products and many other innovations at the upcoming IPC APEX tradeshow in San Diego, California, Feb. 4-6, booth #4118.

“DuPont Interconnect Solutions is focused on helping our customers push performance boundaries, while also meeting complicated processing demands,” said Andy Kannurpatti, West Business Leader, DuPont Interconnect Solutions. “With the introduction of these newest products, we are demonstrating again our resolve to create novel solutions that meet the needs of our customers today and in the future.”

DuPont’s newest product innovations include:

● Pyralux® AG – an all-polyimide double sided copper clad laminate that is offered in both sheets and rolls with global availability and is ideal for use in high volume consumer, medical and automotive applications.

● Pyralux® GPL – an adhesive that is specifically formulated for high-speed, high-frequency flexible circuit applications; it has outstanding thermal resistance, peel strength and UV laser drilling process capability.

● Riston® DI3000 – multi-wavelength, dry-film photoresist for pattern plating on multi-layer boards. High adhesion and chemical resistance delivers yield by eliminating lifting and breakdown defects in copper, tin or gold.

● Riston® DI5100 – optimum solution for the mSAP process. Made for smooth copper high adhesion on isolated resist lines, this film delivers the ultimate high density circuits made today.

● Riston® DI9200 – high density interconnect film for print and etch process. High resolution and adhesion, combined with excellent lamination conformation, ensures high yields. Fast photospeed at multiple LDI wavelengths ensures high productivity.

DuPont Interconnect Solutions brings a deep understanding of materials science to the printed circuit board (PCB) market. We provide materials that support all aspects of PCB manufacturing for many types of PCBs: single- or double-sided boards and flexible, rigid-flex, or rigid configurations.

As a market leader in flexible PCB laminates, dry film photoresists and high-reliability metallization, we allow our customers to push the design envelope and create products that perform faster and more reliably.

About DuPont Electronics & Imaging

DuPont Electronics & Imaging is a global supplier of materials and technologies serving the semiconductor, advanced chip packaging, circuit board, electronic and industrial finishing, display, and digital and flexographic printing industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies. More information about DuPont Electronics & Imaging can be found on our electronic solutions and advanced printing websites.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food, and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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23andMe Helping Customers Make Positive Changes to Their Health


A new survey of 23andMe’s Health + Ancestry customers conducted by M/A/R/C® Research found that more than three-quarters reported that after receiving their personalized genetic reports they made at least one positive change in their health behavior. Recently, 23andMe Genetics Trends Expert, Madeline Lynch, and customer Michelle Martinez, teamed with YourUpdateTV to discuss how genetic information can help customers be more proactive about their health.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/qTynVMDVcKY

Designed by 23andMe and M/A/R/C Research, researchers asked 23andMe Health + Ancestry customers about the overall impact of their 23andMe experience, regardless of their results. Among those who responded to the survey 76 percent said they made one or more healthy changes to their lifestyles. Of those who responded to the survey:


  • 55 percent reported healthier eating habits including eating more vegetables and cutting out sugar and fast food
  • 45 percent said they were exercising more
  • 42 percent said they were getting more sleep

Sleep, diet and exercise are key to good health, so understanding what might motivate people to make meaningful and positive changes is important.

For more information and to get started, visit 23andMe.com

Madeline Lynch:

Madeline Lynch is the Genetics Trends Expert at 23andMe. She serves as a subject matter expert and company spokesperson for media engagements, the analyst community, online communities, and the general public at large. Her responsibilities on the customer care team include providing input on prioritization and resolution of customer-facing issues and working directly with cross-functional teams to influence and support development of new and existing communications materials and messaging from the perspective of the customer. She holds a BA from University of California, Davis.

About Michelle Martinez:

Michelle Martinez is a 51-year-old lab assistant from Arlington, Texas. Michelle was inspired to order a 23andMe Health + Ancestry kit to help prepare for any potential genetic health risks, due to several serious health risks running in her family. When she opened her Genetic Weight wellness report, she saw that she is genetically predisposed to weigh less than average. She thought, “I’ve been denying my genetics and just falling into bad habits. I’m not being my best self.” That report, along with the knowledge of lifestyle and environmental factors that affect one’s health, inspired Michelle to make better lifestyle decisions like eating healthier. She has since lost more than 50 pounds, and gained confidence in being in her own skin. She believes that her weight loss journey is one of patience and acceptance with and of herself — no matter her size.

About 23andMe:

23andMe, Inc. is the leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the mission of the company is to help people access, understand and benefit from the human genome. The company was named by TIME as a “Genius Company” in 2018 and featured as Fast Company’s #2 Most Innovative Health Company in 2018. 23andMe has millions of customers worldwide, with more than 80 percent of customers consented to participate in research. 23andMe, Inc. is located in Sunnyvale, CA. More information is available at http://www.23andMe.com.

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

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