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Health: Mental Health

MemoryCare.com Names the Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care in Pensacola, FL

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PENSACOLA, Fla. (PRWEB)

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Pensacola, Florida. The guide identifies 7 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Pensacola, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Pensacola, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Pensacola, FL, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/pensacola-fl-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pensacola, FL (in alphabetical order)

Asbury Place

Phone: (850) 495-3920

Address: 4916 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32506

Web: https://asburyplace.business.site/

Homestead Village of Pensacola

Phone: (850) 941-5000

Address: 7830 Pine Forest Rd., Pensacola, FL 32526

Web: hvpensacola.com

The Arbors of Gulf Breeze

Phone: (850) 367-7593

Address: 50 Joachim Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

Web: arborsofgulfbreeze.com

The Beacon at Gulf Breeze

Phone: (850) 972-0525

Address: 4410 Gulf Breeze Pkwy., Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Web: thebeaconseniorliving.com

The Blake at Pensacola

Phone: (850) 476-1010

Address: 428 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503

Web: blakeliving.com

The Waterford at Creekside

Phone: (844) 305-9250

Address: 9015 University Pkwy., Pensacola, FL 32514

Web: https://www.capitalsenior.com/thewaterfordatcreekside/

YourLife of Pensacola Memory Care

Phone: (850) 203-4053

Address: 8601 N. Davis Hwy., Pensacola, FL 32514

Web: https://www.yourlifesl.com/communities/yourlife-pensacola/

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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Business: Insurance

Car Insurance Guide 2020 – Who Pays The Cheapest Car Insurance?

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“Drivers who are in their 40s and 50s are seen as more responsible on the roads and they are less likely to file car insurance claims. For these reasons, car insurance providers are charging them with the lowest car insurance premiums”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains which drivers pay the cheapest car insurance rates.

For more info and free auto insurance quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/drivers-of-what-age-groups-pay-the-least-on-car-insurance/

One very important factor used by car insurance companies to determine their customers’ car insurance premiums is the age of the customers. People in their 40s and 50s are usually paying the lowest insurance rates. Drivers from those age groups are considered to be among the safest and most experienced drivers on the road. Also, they file fewer claims than older or younger drivers. After the age of 25, the car insurance premiums will begin to drop and they will start to rise once again once the drivers enter their 70s.

Besides age, the next major factors can affect the price of insurance:


  • Gender. Young male drivers will pay more on their premiums compared to young female drivers because they are more likely to file an auto insurance claim. On the other hand, male drivers who are in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are filing fewer claims than female drivers from the same age groups and for this reason, they will pay less on car insurance.

  • Driving record. Drivers who have multiple traffic violations will pay more on insurance premiums than drivers with a clean driving record. Car insurance claims, speeding, at-fault accidents and other traffic violations can increase the price of insurance.

  • Address. Drivers who live in areas with higher rates of accidents, insurance claims, car thefts, or vandalism will be charged extra on their car insurance premiums.

  • Vehicle value. An $80,000 vehicle will cost more to repair than a $15,000 vehicle, and this is the reason why expensive vehicles cost more to insure.

  • Safety rating. Safer vehicles are cheaper to insure. Passengers of a safe vehicle are less likely to suffer severe injuries in a collision and that means the insurer will save money on medical bills.

  • Mileage. The annual mileage is one of the most important factors analyzed by the insurers to determine the insurance rates. Drivers who use their cars to commute to work will pay more on their insurance. Car insurance companies consider that persons who stay more on the roads are more likely to be involved in accidents.

  • Discounts. Drivers who are in their 40s and 50s can take advantage of several discounts such as bundling discounts and safe driving discounts.

  • Coverage limits. Drivers who are in their 40s and 50s are likely to have higher coverage limits and additional insurance options. For these reasons, the price of insurance will be higher.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Business: Executives

Women in Technology (WIT) Expands Board with Appointment of Six New Directors

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WIT Welcomes New Board Members For 2020

“We are so pleased to welcome these talented women to the WIT Board. Each new Board member brings a unique set of skills and talents to the organization, and will help us as we evolve what WIT offers in 2020 and beyond,” said Patti Dismukes, WIT Board President.


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Women in Technology (WIT), an Atlanta-based non-profit organization committed to empowering girls and women to excel in STEAM from the classroom to the boardroom, today announced the addition of six new executives to the WIT Board:


  • Elizabeth Hoemeke, SVP, IT Strategy and Global Business Services, Elavon

  • Amy Vasquez, SVP, Strategic Accounts, 3Ci an MAU Company

  • Tracy Ariail, Vice President, Application and Architecture, Republic National Distribution Company (RNDC)

  • Emily Clay, Sr. Director, Product Management, The Home Depot

  • Robbin Jones, Sr. Global IT Product Leader, The Coca-Cola Company

  • Eileen H. Rumfelt, Member Attorney, Miller & Martin, PLLC

WIT’s new Directors join WIT’s existing Board of Directors:

  • Patti Dismukes, VP of Professional Services, HUNTER Technical, and WIT Board President

  • Tracy Garner, VP, AT&T (Retired), and WIT Board Chair

  • Nancy Cox, CEO, Boxford Wood Consulting, and WIT Board Vice-President

  • Mary Ellen Marcilliat-Falkner, EVP and Chief People Officer, Cox Media Group, and WIT Board Secretary

  • Shirl Stroeing, SVP and CIO, Paradies Lagardere, and WIT Board Treasurer

  • Dani Cushion, CMO, Cardlytics

  • Christina Critzer, SVP Head of Change & Transformation, Truist

  • Wendy Frazier, Director of Consumer Software Engineering, The Weather Company, an IBM Business

  • Monika Mueller, SVP, Consulting Services, Softensity

“We are so pleased to welcome these talented women to the WIT Board. Each new Board member brings a unique set of skills and talents to the organization, and will help us as we evolve what WIT offers in 2020 and beyond,” said Patti Dismukes, WIT Board President. “With these new leaders representing a diverse group of companies and backgrounds, the WIT Board will remain squarely focused on supporting WIT President and CEO Penny Collins and her team as they bring powerful STEAM-based programs and education to girls and women throughout Georgia.”

In 2019 alone, nearly 2,500 girls and young women and 14,000 women in careers were inspired, motivated, and supported in their pursuit of a STEAM career by WIT. We donated $180,000 in scholarships, and provided STEAM-based opportunities for girls and women to learn and grow. But with more than 35,000 new STEAM jobs opening each year, and a 4:1 ratio of men to women graduating in STEAM careers, there is still so much opportunity for us to make a difference.

About Women in Technology (WIT)

Women in Technology (WIT) empowers and educates women and girls about opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) by educating middle and high school girls, and young women in college, and by sharing the stories of successful professional women in STEAM. Our team of more than 300 volunteers delivers professional development and networking opportunities to our more than 3,000 professionals, and programs at no cost to more than 1,500 students. From the classroom to the boardroom, WIT is committed to bringing the best STEAM content and programming to women and girls in Georgia.

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Health: Addiction

Dylan Walker, founder of New Existence Recovery Centers, offers tips to those in recovery whose New Year’s resolutions include reconnecting with family

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“There is a light at the end of the tunnel if you are willing to work especially during the toughest times”. – Dylan Walker, Founder of New Existence Recovery


HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)

Let’s face it; the holidays were a stressful time, a time when the weaknesses in family dynamics came out strongly. Old family issues, rivalries, and secrets were revisited. It’s easy to understand why many folks prefer to duck out of the holidays altogether. For many of those coping with addiction and their families, the holidays posed additional stress for which there is no “cookie-cutter” solution.

Dylan Walker, founder of New Existence recovery centers in Huntington Beach, California, and now four years sober, knows this very well, “I spent three years of Christmas holidays in recovery centers, missing family gatherings, leaving my parents the terrible task of explaining why I was not there. Sometimes I think it was harder on them than on me.” Dylan also takes it upon himself to work and support those in his recovery centers who will be missing holidays with their families. Last month he was supporting a woman and mother in particular who was struggling with being away from her family, “I reminded her that she was here for a reason, that the whole purpose here was to be reunited with her family, the right way, for the rest of their lives. I know what it’s like. There is a light at the end of the tunnel if you are willing to work especially during the toughest times.”

Below are some options to consider when reconnecting with family and friends, including birthdays and holidays:

1. Don’t take special occasions personally. In the end, they are “days” like any other. A reunion can be created at any time.

2. Don’t give a person coping with addiction a material item they could easily pawn or trade to feed their addiction.

3. If a person in recovery is coming to a family gathering, ask them how they feel about having people consume alcohol. If they are fine with it, share this with other family members, as having family members going into hiding to have a drink can make things awkward.

4. Make use of a 10 minute Skype, GoToMeeting or zoom call. This can be an ideal way to connect without incurring issues when being together in person. It’s a great way for family and friends to connect – a small amount of pressure to prevent a large number of secrets, lies and hurt.

5. Again, don’t take things personally. Often a person coping with addiction is not with you because they want to get better, and want to protect you. By seeing this a loving act it can be easier on everyone. It’s hard enough to be away from loved ones without feeling the additional responsibility of the pain you are causing them. This is ultimately about ending the pain altogether.

See the light at the end of the dark tunnel together. And remember Addict is not something you “are”; you are a person first, and then someone coping with an addiction. Happy New Year to you and yours from the New Existence Recovery Center Family.

About New Existence

New Existence Recovery (https://www.newexistencerecovery.com/) is designed to guide those struggling with alcohol and substance abuse toward a path of long-term sobriety. Their professionals provide the highest level of affordable personalized care to every client through compassion, commitment, and industry-proven educational techniques. For more information, please contact Dylan Walker at (253) 653-2243 or visit https://www.facebook.com/NewExistenceRecovery/

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https://www.instagram.com/newexistencerecovery/

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Largest Autism Sequencing Study to Date Identifies 102 Genes Associated With the Condition

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“This is a landmark study, both for its size and for the large international collaborative effort it required.” – Joseph Buxbaum, PhD, Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

In the largest genetic sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date, researchers have identified 102 genes associated with risk for autism. The study also shows significant progress towards teasing apart the genes associated with ASD from those associated with intellectual disability and developmental delay, conditions which often overlap. The study results are published online January 23 in the journal Cell.

For this study, an international team of researchers from more than 50 sites collected and analyzed more than 35,000 participant samples, including nearly 12,000 with ASD, the largest autism sequencing cohort to date. Using an enhanced analytic framework to integrate both rare, inherited genetic mutations and those occurring spontaneously when the egg or sperm are formed (de novo mutations), researchers identified the 102 genes associated with ASD risk. Of those genes, 49 were also associated with other developmental delays. The larger samples size of this study enabled the research team to increase the number of genes associated with ASD from 65 in 2015 to 102 today.

“This is a landmark study, both for its size and for the large international collaborative effort it required. With these identified genes we can begin to understand what brain changes underlie ASD and begin to consider novel treatment approaches,” said Joseph D. Buxbaum, PhD, Director of the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, and Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Obtaining such a large sample was made possible by the Autism Sequencing Consortium (ASC), an international group of scientists who share ASD samples and data. Co-founded by Dr. Buxbaum in 2010 and originally funded by the Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation and the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai, the ASC is now a multiple-Principal Investigator grant funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.    

In addition to identifying subsets of the 102 ASD-associated genes that have disruptive de novo variants more often in people with developmental delays or those with ASD, the researchers showed that ASD genes impact brain development or function and that both types of disruptions can result in autism. They also found that both major classes of nerve cells—excitatory neurons, which trigger a positive and activating change in the downstream neuronal membrane upon firing, and inhibitory neurons, which trigger a negative change upon firing—can be affected in autism.

“Through our genetic analyses, we discovered that it’s not just one major class of cells implicated in autism, but rather that many disruptions in brain development and in neuronal function can lead to autism. It’s critically important that families of children with and without autism participate in genetic studies because genetic discoveries are the primary means to understanding the molecular, cellular, and systems-level underpinnings of autism,” said Dr. Buxbaum. “We now have specific, powerful tools that help us understand those underpinnings, and new drugs will be developed based on our newfound understanding of the molecular bases of autism.”

About the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment

The Seaver Autism Center is one of the most recognized institutions of its kind in the world because of its ability to translate breakthroughs in the lab to clinical trials that bring cutting-edge treatment to individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated neurodevelopmental disorders. We offer compassionate care, including assessment and behavioral health services, to children and families, as well as educational and community outreach programs. Founded in 1993 and located at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, families come from around the world to seek our services and the expert counsel of our team of scientists, researchers and clinicians.

For more information, visit: http://www.seaverautismcenter.org, or find the Seaver Autism Center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City’s largest integrated delivery system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai’s vision is to produce the safest care, the highest quality, the highest satisfaction, the best access and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Health System includes approximately 7,480 primary and specialty care physicians; 11 joint-venture ambulatory surgery centers; more than 410 ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and 31 affiliated community health centers. The Icahn School of Medicine is one of three medical schools that have earned distinction by multiple indicators: ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Medical Schools”, aligned with a U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” Hospital, No. 12 in the nation for National Institutes of Health funding, and among the top 10 most innovative research institutions as ranked by the journal Nature in its Nature Innovation Index. This reflects a special level of excellence in education, clinical practice, and research. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” of top U.S. hospitals; it is one of the nation’s top 20 hospitals in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics in the 2019-2020 “Best Hospitals” issue. Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children’s Hospital also is ranked nationally in five out of ten pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked 12th nationally for Ophthalmology, Mount Sinai St. Lukes and Mount Sinai West are ranked 23rd nationally for Nephrology and 25th for Diabetes/Endocrinology, and Mount Sinai South Nassau is ranked 35th nationally for Urology. Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai South Nassau are ranked regionally.

For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Science: Biology

A Special Event on February 6th

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We are delighted to bring together this talented panel to share their perspectives on the challenges of bringing genome editing from the laboratory to the bedside to educate and support the diverse population of gene and cell therapy companies in the greater Philadelphia region.


WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB)

DelawareBio, a nonprofit trade organization with the mission of catalyzing growth in the state’s life-science industry, presents a panel discussion on gene editing that goes beyond CRISPR technology. To be held Thursday, February 6th from 1:30-5pm at the ChristianaCare John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, the event will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges expected in bringing genome editing from the laboratory to the patient bedside.

As a leading biotech developer and center for pharma/life sciences research under the Greater Philadelphia ‘Cellicon Valley’ innovation hub, Delaware continues to play a leading role in the advancement of CRISPR technology.

The First State has the only gene-editing institute in the country embedded in a community cancer center, currently using CRISPR tech in lung cancer research. Delaware also can boast that the patent-pending computer code used to ‘translate’ the groundbreaking gene-editing technology was developed by a Newark Charter high school junior.

“Delaware is the health laboratory of the country,” said Eric Kmiec, PH.D., Director, Gene Editing Institute of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute at ChristianaCare. “The state is a perfect testing ground because the population is representative of the general patient population across the county, a critical component of the development process. And the collaborative nature of our biotech industry allows for cross-pollination that would be more difficult elsewhere.”

Gene-Editing Technology Panel Discussion

DelawareBio, a nonprofit trade organization with the mission of catalyzing growth in the state’s life-science industry, is presenting a panel discussion on gene editing that goes beyond CRISPR technology. To be held Thursday, February 6th from 1:30-5pm at the ChristianaCare John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, the event will provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges expected in bringing genome editing from the laboratory to the patient bedside.

Registration is required. To sign up, visit delawarebio.org. Last day to register is Thursday, January 30th.

”We are delighted to bring together this talented panel to share their perspectives on the challenges of bringing genome editing from the laboratory to the bedside to educate and support the diverse population of gene and cell therapy companies in the greater Philadelphia region,” said DelawareBio President Helen Stimson.

Formed in early 2006 as Delaware BioScience Association, DelawareBio has brought together pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, agricultural biotech and chemical companies, research and testing companies, hospitals and medical institutions, and other organizations and related service companies, with the shared goal of expanding the state’s vibrant science economy.

Event Information

Attendees of the February 6th event will…

  • Hear from leading experts on the science behind genome editing and challenges in IP landscapes

  • Get an update on the latest genome editing discoveries and ChristianaCare’s CRISPR lung cancer research initiative

  • Learn what is happening at NIST to set industry standards, and about anticipated challenges from a public policy perspective

  • Gain a high-level overview on product development strategies to ensure plans are scientifically sound and meet regulatory expectations and clinical objectives.

Moderated by Maiken Scott, host of WHYY’s The Pulse, a national health and science radio show and podcast, panel members include Eric Kmiec, PH.D, Director, Gene Editing Institute of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute at ChristianaCare; Samantha Maragh, PH.D., Leader, Genome Editing Program, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology); Maritza McIntyre, PH.D., President, Advanced Therapies Partners, LLC; Robert Oakes, Esquire, Principal, Fish & Richardson, and Cartier Esham, Executive Vice President, Emerging Companies, of Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO).

For further information, contact Jamie Pedrick, Marketing Manager, Delaware BioScience Association at jamie.pedrick@delawarebio.org or 302.635.0445.

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Society: Christianity

‘A Week Away’ Star Kevin Quinn Joins Megawatt Winter Jam Lineup

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Kevin Quinn

“The scale of Winter Jam is beyond anything I could’ve ever expected,” Quinn shares. “I’m so thrilled to be on stage representing a film which I’ve put both my heart and soul into bringing to life, as well as doing its lead character justice.”


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

Christian music’s premiere multi-artist annual outing, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, welcomes acclaimed actor and recording artist Kevin Quinn to its 2020 lineup. Star of the highly anticipated “A Week Away: The Musical,” Quinn treats Winter Jam audiences to a medley of songs from the summer camp-themed film, which is slated for release later this year.

Helmed by GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter and Winter Jam fan favorite Crowder, the tour is highlighted by a worship set from international chart-toppers Hillsong Young & Free in 25 cities, with renowned worshippers Passion and acclaimed pastor/author/speaker and Passion Movement founder Louie Giglio featured on all other dates. Winter Jam 2020 also showcases Reach Records hip-hop recording artist and producer Andy Mineo; Dove Award-winning pop hitmakers Building 429; GRAMMY®-nominated rockers RED; Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter Austin French; GRAMMY®-nominated Winter Jam creators and tour hosts, NewSong; and Dare2Share speakers Greg Stier and Zane Black.

Additionally, the PreJam opening set features 2019 New Artist of the Year Dove Award nominee Riley Clemmons and singer/songwriter and evangelist Ballenger, as well as emerging hip-hop recording artist Zauntee.

“The scale of Winter Jam is beyond anything I could’ve ever expected,” Quinn shares. “I’m so thrilled to be on stage representing a film which I’ve put both my heart and soul into bringing to life, as well as doing its lead character justice. I sincerely hope ‘A Week Away’ changes people’s lives, similarly to the way it did mine. With Winter Jam’s immense influence and amazing audiences, I think we’ll be able to accomplish just that.”

The 42-city tour kicked-off January 10 at Jacksonville, Florida’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena and is slated to hit Chicago’s Sears Centre Arena; State Farm Arena in Atlanta; Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena; Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena; Kansas City, Missouri’s Sprint Center; and PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, among numerous other leading venues around the country, before concluding March 29 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland.

Hallmarked annually by its musical diversity, central focus on the Gospel, and a “no ticket required”/$15 donation at the door, Winter Jam is produced by Premier Productions and sponsored in part by Holt International, Liberty University, “A Week Away: The Musical” and Destiny Rescue.

About Kevin Quinn

In addition to his leading role in the forthcoming motion picture “A Week Away: The Musical,” which also co-stars Bailee Madison and Sherri Shepherd, Kevin Quinn was featured in Disney Channel’s original series “Bunk’d,” as well as the network’s 2016 original movie “Adventures in Babysitting.” Among other roles, he made a 2014 guest turn on NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” and is set to appear in the upcoming Adam Sandler film “Hubie Halloween.” Quinn’s debut EP, Edge of the World—an unapologetic nod to ‘80s “heartthrob” pop— releases in March.

About Winter Jam

Created and hosted by one of Christian music’s most influential bands, NewSong, the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular exploded from a single show in 1995 to become the genre’s benchmark tour. Throughout two decades, the tour has regularly ranked among Pollstar’s top first quarter outings. Showcasing the best and brightest in Christian music, Winter Jam provides a powerful platform for the Gospel in major arenas nationwide.

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Technology: Computer

Ivey Engineering Awards $1,000 Scholarship to York College of Pennsylvania Sophomore Gregory Moser

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Gregory Moser is Ivey Engineering's sixth winner of the bi-annual essay scholarship contest.

Gregory Moser

I believe goal setting is extremely important. I want to help people reach their financial goals for retirement and saving for college. It would be rewarding to help open people’s eyes to the investment opportunities available.


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Ivey Engineering, Inc., (IEI), an engineering consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Gregory Moser of New Freedom, Pennsylvania, is the winner of the winter 2019 bi-annual scholarship essay contest. He is currently a sophomore at York College of Pennsylvania and is majoring in finance.

“Thank you so much for informing me of this terrific news and helping me to advance my education,” says Moser, after finding out he won the scholarship.

Moser chose the finance field due to his interest in investing and money management.

“I find great satisfaction in helping people and organizations meet their financial goals through proper money management,” he says.

Moser competed with more than 100 other college students from the United States and Canada. Applicants were tasked to write an 800- to 1,000-word essay on one of three topics and were judged for creativity and originality. Moser’s winning essay discusses the pros and cons of buying a tankless water heater. He mentions that two advantages of a tankless water heater are longevity and energy efficiency.

“Most tankless water heaters have a life expectancy of about 20 years, which is nearly double that of traditional tank water heaters, which only last 10 to 15 years,” Moser explains in his essay. “Aside from their high life expectancy, tankless water heaters are also much more energy efficient than tank-based water heaters, as they use roughly 30 to 50 percent less power than their counterparts,” he says.

“Gregory’s essay is well written and backed up with supporting information,” says Scott Friesen, president of IEI. “Based on the quality of his essay, you know Gregory spent considerable time doing research on the subject,” he says.

Moser sees himself in the future graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree in finance and working for a company that rewards him both financially and personally.

“I believe goal setting is extremely important,” Moser says. “I want to help people reach their financial goals for retirement and saving for college. It would be rewarding to help open people’s eyes to the investment opportunities available.”

“We’re impressed with Gregory’s motivation and outlook for the future,” Friesen says. “We know the value of a college education and wish the best for Gregory as he pursues his goals.”

Any potential or current college or university undergraduate student within the United States or Canada is able to apply for the scholarship. The next deadline for essay submissions is May 1, 2020. For contest requirements or for more information about the scholarship, visit IEI’s scholarship web page.

About Ivey Engineering

IEI is an expert witness and building systems consulting firm in San Diego, California. Established in 1994, IEI services clients in over 40 states and in several Canadian provinces. IEI’s consultants have experience in the design, construction, service and repair of HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems, as well as energy efficiency related issues. To read more about Ivey Engineering and its consulting services, visit the company’s website.

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Technology: Electronics

ATN Launches A New Thermal Handheld Scanner That Takes The Frustration Out of Finding Game

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The OTS LT has been redesigned from top to bottom and now uses the new Obsidian LT Core and cutting-edge sensors for sharp, crisp images and extended range.


SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (PRWEB)

American Technologies Network (ATN), a leader in the tech optics industry has announced its OTS LT Series, the newest addition to the thermal HD monoculars family of smart thermal imaging optics. If there is one tool that every devoted hunter should have with them at all times during their excursions, it would unquestionably be ATN’s newly redesigned thermal handheld scanner. With this latest addition to a hunter’s kit, the search for game only gets raised to new heights that will no longer be daunting and time consuming.

The OTS LT has been redesigned from top to bottom and now uses the new Obsidian LT Core and cutting-edge sensors for sharp, crisp images and extended range. This thermal handheld scanner is lighter and has an exceedingly long lasting internal battery. Slim and ergonomic, it will fit perfectly in any hunter’s hand, that reduces the need to carry heavy equipment to search for the target.

The new battery uses a proprietary power management system that will keep users in the hunt all day and night, without the need to use single use batteries. This is the ultimate tool that maximizes field time searching for game without the need to worry about device failure. With this tool, recovery efforts will seem effortless and finding game will no longer be frustrating while always keeping the challenge alive. Not only that, search and recovery operations will also be quicker and more efficient.

ATN fully recognizes that the best part of hunting is the chase, and being able to find the desired target is key. Hunters are sure to up their game and add to the thrill by integrating the OTS LT series handheld thermal scanner into their next adventure.

ATN was founded in 1995, and today is the leading tech optics company that is revolutionizing the industry. Their products are perfect for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, military and law enforcement. To learn more about the OTS LT and ATN’s other products, visit http://www.atncorp.com or call 1- 800-910-2862 Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:30pm PST. You can also find ATN on Facebook, Youtube, and Instagram.

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Society: Social Services

FEI Presenting at the NATSAP 2020 Conference on using a Trauma-Informed Approach to Communication

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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

FEI Behavioral Health, a social enterprise with a 40-year history of providing programs and services that improve workforce resilience, is presenting at the NATSAP 2020 Conference.

NATSAP, The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, serves as an advocate and resource for organizations that devote themselves to society’s need for the effective care and education of struggling young people and their families.

The conference runs from February 5-7, 2020, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California. FEI Senior Director Terri Howard will present “Is the Way You’re Communicating Affecting Behavior?” on Friday, February 7, from 8:45-10 a.m.

Howard will discuss how using a trauma-informed approach to communication can encourage positive outcomes. Participants will explore how this approach can help them engage with young people in ways that support dignity and respect. Attendees will also participate in exercises surrounding listening and messaging and explore reactionary tools that help promote optimal results.

Howard is a corporate management executive with more than two decades of experience in organizational development. She has provided training and consultation for nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, the government and institutions of higher learning around the country. Her topics have included implicit bias, bullying and harassment, anger management, workplace violence prevention, leadership development and teamwork. Her relaxed style and informal approach create an engaging learning environment for participants.

For more information about the conference or FEI’s participation, please visit NATSAP’s 2020 Annual Conference.

FEI has a 40‐year history in enhancing workforce resiliency by offering a full spectrum of solutions, from employee assistance programs (EAPs) and organizational development to workplace violence prevention and crisis management. One of the most successful social enterprises in America, FEI was created by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, a national network of social sector organizations working to achieve its vision of a healthy and equitable society. Visit http://www.feinet.com for additional information.

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