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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

Solid Hardwood with a Modern Touch in New Weaver Pagosa Living Room Set

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The Pagosa Living Room Set combines metal, glass and solid hardwood to create a modern, sturdy and eye-catching collection.

The Pagosa Living Room Set doesn’t look like the typical Amish Furniture so it enhances the furniture style and design options for our clients.


SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. (PRWEB)

The newly introduced Pagosa Living Room Set gives today’s home and apartment owners the opportunity to furnish their living rooms with solid hardwood furniture that has a modern flair. The set is available from Weaver Furniture Sales of Shipshewana, Indiana. LeRoy D. Weaver, a Weaver Furniture Sales owner states, “the Pagosa Living Room Set doesn’t look like the typical Amish Furniture so it enhances the furniture style and design options for our clients.”

In creating the Pagosa Living Room set, Amish designers and cabinetmakers combined solid hardwood, metal, glass and upholstery to create a modern design. The collection includes a coffee table, sofa table, end tables and a loveseat.

Each table is built on a powder coated grey metal base topped with 1 3/8-inch solid hardwood with a live edge. A 1/4-inch tempered glass insert in the coffee table and end table adds a stylish touch. A solid hardwood top without glass insert is also available. In addition, a 3/4-inch-thick solid lower shelf in each table provides excellent display space for books, magazines and décor items. Homeowners will find the set visually appealing from every angle.

The loveseat is made from solid hardwood. It includes high-quality 3-inch-high coil springs and 7-inch reversible cushions. So the loveseat is as comfortable as it’s elegant and long-lasting.

Weaver Furniture Sales can supply the pieces finished or unfinished. In addition, the Pagosa Living Room Set is fully customizable. Custom options include the wood specie, stain/varnish plus the fabric or leather.

Customers can be assured that the Pagosa Living Room Set is built to last. Experienced Amish men handcraft each piece in the Pagosa Living Room collection. The artisans use quality regional hardwoods, such as oak, maple, cherry and hickory. As a result, the pieces are incredibly sturdy, durable and heirloom-quality.

For the past two decades, Amish furniture enthusiasts have been coming to Weaver Furniture Sales in search of fine Amish furniture. Now the Pagosa Living Room Set gives additional incentive to visit Weaver Furniture Sales.

About Weaver Furniture Sales:

Weaver Furniture Sales was established in 1989 in Shipshewana, Indiana. An Amish, family-owned furniture business, Weaver offers a full line of solid wood, Amish furniture at affordable prices. And Weaver caters to both residential and commercial customers. The company features Shaker, Mission and Traditional styles. As part of their client services, Weaver provides furniture design consultation services, custom furniture options, furniture quotes, layaway options and various delivery alternatives for residences and businesses in the United States.

LeRoy and Ida Weaver own and operate Weaver Furniture Sales. They began with a 1,500 square foot showroom, which has been expanded to more than 20,000 square feet. Previously, they owned and managed LeWana Dairy Farm, where they milked cows and raised corn and hay.

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Business: Insurance

Branded Prepaid Cards Take Up Residence with Growing Number of Online Insurers to Speed Home and Other Insurance Claim Payments, According to Axiom Prepaid Holdings

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“Insurance was the next logical industry for white label prepaid cards. With the card programs we build for insurance clients, they know the cards they issue to their own customers will be accepted by most vendors, are fraud-protected, can be used at ATMs and don’t require a trip to the bank.”


MILAN (PRWEB)

A prepaid card without a logo would be like a billboard without an advertiser. With prepaid cards continuing to grow at a dramatic rate year-over-year, online insurance companies are becoming the latest business sector to jump on the bandwagon to speed claim payments, reduce costs, boost brand reputation, and add value to their service offerings, according to experts from Axiom Prepaid Holdings, a global provider of end-to-end payment solutions that include Mastercard® and Visa® prepaid cards.

White label prepaid cards bear the logo and name of a third party and have been proven to increase brand visibility with each swipe as well as build customer loyalty and even provide a revenue stream. In the insurance realm, the cards are gaining popularity as a means of streamlining processes and paying claims faster versus issuing check payments – especially in the cases of recurring payments and for payments to those without checking accounts. Insurers can now simply load payments to the customer’s card rather than issue multiple checks.

“Insurance was the next logical industry for white label prepaid cards to take hold,” said Steven Foster, CEO of Axiom Prepaid Holdings, which launched its White Label Program last year. “With the white label Mastercard® and Visa® prepaid card programs we create for insurance clients, they know that the cards they issue to their own customers will be accepted by most vendors, can be used at ATMs for cash withdrawals and do not necessitate a trip to the bank. And if a card is lost, fraud protection is assured.”

Axiom uses advanced digital tools to ensure its White Card Program experience is seamless for clients. Its operations team handles administration and provides a secure infrastructure for processing, reporting tools and integration of cardholder services to businesses’ existing applications and websites. Standard features of the programs include card-to-card payments, ATM access, direct deposit load, generated statements, 24/7 help, fraud protection, virtual card access and SMS/email alerts along with built-in compliance safeguards. Axiom likewise gets its clients’ programs up and running in as little as three months.

“There is a great deal of expertise that goes into running a white label program and we provide that. Our advanced digital tools, compliance expertise, and overall industry-leading knowledge of prepaid card programs allow insurers to keep their attention on operating their businesses while we make sure their brand is gaining continual traction and that their customers are satisfied with their cards,” said Nick Cloonen, Chief Compliance Officer, Axiom Prepaid Holdings. “We live in an increasingly cashless society and it stands to reason that the insurance arena can provide important support to its policyholders by utilizing prepaid cards to make the difficult times that often come along with an insurance claim a little easier.”

About Axiom Prepaid Holdings:

Axiom Prepaid Holdings was born of the desire of two entrepreneurial-minded banking industry veterans to turn the prepaid card model upside down. To make banking simple. To give consumers and businesses around the globe access to innovative, easy-to-use, digitally driven, fun, flexible and secure products and services. Today, Axiom has 9 offices and conducts business in 20 countries. Every day, the Axiom team strives to create 100% turnkey solutions to help cardholders gain economic freedoms and help businesses achieve growth and success. To learn more about Axiom Prepaid Holdings, please visit: http://www.axiompph.com.

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Business: Executives

Now Accepting Speaking Proposals for the 2020 Data Architecture Summit

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supremely practical conversations in all facets of the event – during the presentations, between the attendees, and on the product exhibit floor


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

DATAVERSITY Education, LLC opened the Call for Presentations for the fourth annual Data Architecture Summit (DAS), which will be held October 19-23, 2020, at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, Ill. Proposals must be received by March 13, 2020 in order to be considered. For more event details, visit http://dataarchitecturesummit.com.

The four-day event will feature a broad range of sessions on how to design and manage a modern data architecture, covering everything from data strategy and governance to analytics architecture, data modeling, graph database technologies, and new data management tools.

More than 400 industry professionals attended last year’s DAS conference, which featured “supremely practical conversations in all facets of the event – during the presentations, between the attendees, and on the product exhibit floor,” says DATAVERSITY CEO and Program Chair Tony Shaw. “It was architect-to-architect, talking business, technology, and data design.”

The conference committee seeks proposals for 60-minute conference sessions and panel discussions, five-minute “lightning” talks, three-hour tutorials and workshops, and full-day seminars that will take a more in-depth, hands-on approach. Speaker invitations will be sent beginning on April 13, 2020. Visit https://das2020.dataversity.net/cfp.cfm for a full list of guidelines, suggested topics, and deadlines.

About DATAVERSITY:

DATAVERSITY is a producer of educational resources for business and information technology professionals on the uses and management of data. Our team strives to provide high-quality content to the worldwide community of practitioners, experts, and developers who participate and benefit from our face-to-face hosted conferences, free online conferences, live webinars, white papers, online training, daily news, articles and blog posts, and much more. For more information, please visit http://www.dataversity.net.

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Health

2020 iaedp™ Symposium Promises Latest in Eating Disorder Treatments from Around the World

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“There is no other opportunity in the field of eating disorders that presents the leading authorities from around the world in research and treatment of eating disorders to generate greater understanding among healthcare professionals,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation.


PEKIN, Ill. (PRWEB)

The 34th annual iaedp™ (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) Symposium is just weeks away, and this year’s event continues the Symposium’s reputation for presenting the latest in new treatments and research concerning eating disorders. The conference takes place March 26 – 29 at the Omni at ChampionsGate in Orlando and showcases keynote speakers and workshops, the Exhibit Hall with continuous presentations and networking events and the ever-popular Core Courses needed for certification.

The winners of the iaedp™ “Imagine Me Beyond What You See” Body Image Art Competition also will be revealed with the five finalist entries spotlighted and the winner announced during the Symposium. This one-of-a-kind annual art competition is an awareness-through-art campaign.

“There is no other opportunity in the field of eating disorders that presents the leading authorities from around the world in research and treatment of eating disorders to generate greater understanding among healthcare professionals,” said Bonnie Harken, Managing Director at the iaedp™ Foundation. “At the iaedp™ Symposium, professionals in the field are able to experience the diversity of information and research in one place,” added Harken.                            

The hundreds of attendees from around the globe will experience four days of training sessions and instructive presentations. Highlights of the more than 70-offered sessions include: family involvement in eating disorders, the use of brain imagery, Spanish-only presentations, significance of therapeutic support, gender and body image, managed exercise and eating disorders and insights into a range of eating disorder treatments, among many other topics of research.     

Due to its extreme popularity, iaedp™ will once again offer its Core Courses onsite at the 2020 Symposium. With these courses, professionals who are new to the field or who do not specialize in eating disorders can receive a first-hand, comprehensive introduction to eating disorder treatment.

Registration information can be found at iaedp.com. Also available at registration is the iaedp™ Symposium mobile app that assists attendees to plan and participate in Symposium activities.

About the iaedp™ Foundation:

Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™ business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

The Presidents Council provides iaedp™ support and includes: Center for Change; Center for Hope of the Sierras; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Turning Tides Eating Disorder Treatment Center; Veritas Collaborative; Focus Treatment Centers; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Silver Hill Hospital and Walden Behavioral Care.

The 2020 iaedp™ Symposium is proud to announce Bronze Sponsors: ViaMar Health, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, Simple Practice, Transcend ED and Fairwinds Treatment Center.

More information about all aspects regarding iaedp™ and its 2020 Symposium can be found at iaedp.com.

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Legal / Law: Criminal Law

Greenberg Traurig Pro Bono Team Secures Full Exoneration for Wrongfully Convicted Man

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“As legal practitioners, there is no greater satisfaction than using your skills to change someone’s life. But to be able to help restore someone’s freedom after so much of it was lost behind bars brings a whole different level of professional and personal elation.” – Curtis B. Toll


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

What began as a representation to secure a new sentence swelled into a full-blown effort to exonerate a wrongfully-convicted incarcerated man. Theophalis Wilson tasted freedom on Tuesday, Jan. 21 after 28 years behind bars. This fresh start was made possible by hundreds of hours of pro bono legal work by Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas vacated Wilson’s 1993 triple homicide conviction after the defense team uncovered instances of prosecutorial misconduct, false witness testimony, ineffective assistance of counsel, and Brady violations. Judge Tracy Brandeis-Roman vacated the conviction, dismissed all charges, and ordered Wilson’s immediate release.

“We had an incredible day, unlike any I’ve ever experienced as a lawyer,” said Shareholder Brian T. Feeney, a litigator based in the Philadelphia office of the global law firm. “The Assistant District Attorney got choked up when she described the conviction as a gross miscarriage of justice. Judge Brandeis-Roman was emphatic as she rattled off the reasons why Theo should be exonerated. The people who love him and have been supporting him for all these years were gasping as the judge read her ruling from the bench. And then the judge said to Theo, ‘You are free go.’”

Greenberg Traurig took the case in 2017 initially to pursue resentencing for Wilson, whose sentence of life without parole was rendered unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court’s Miller v. Alabama decision, in which the Court ruled it unconstitutional to sentence minors to mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole. Wilson was 17 years old when the crimes were committed.

“We were pretty discouraged for the first year and a half of representation. We were getting nowhere with our request for resentencing, since we were told Theo had to give up his innocence claims before pursuing his Miller (resentencing) claims,” said Labor & Employment Shareholder Kelly Dobbs Bunting, also of Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office and a co-lead for Wilson’s defense. “And of course, Theo didn’t want to do that. I admire his tenacity in the face of what seemed at times to be overwhelming odds.”

After persuading the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office’s Conviction Integrity Unit to review the case, the Greenberg Traurig team partnered with the nonprofit public interest law firm Phillips Black in late 2018. Together, the defense team scoured the Commonwealth’s entire 42,000-page file. They uncovered and presented evidence to persuade the district attorney’s office and Brandeis-Roman that Wilson’s conviction could not stand.

“An innocent man was robbed of nearly 30 years of his life, the chance to have a career, and a family as a result of a complete breakdown of the justice system,” said Jennifer Merrigan, of Phillips Black. “Today Theo Wilson has a new opportunity and we are so grateful to have worked with the tenacious team at Greenberg Traurig to help that become a reality. As a nonprofit, we rely on committed pro bono lawyers and staff at firms like Greenberg Traurig so we can fight injustice, as was the case here with Theo.”

Beyond Bunting and Feeney, a team of lawyers and business staff from across Greenberg Traurig supported this victory. That roster includes Associates Kathleen M. Kline (PHL-Environmental), Adam Roseman (PHL-Labor & Employment), Christiana L. Signs (PHL-Labor & Employment), Gareth R. Hall (LON-Litigation), Robert Hill (PHX-Litigation), Alicia R. Intriago (SAC-Litigation), Charles Shin (NY-Litigation), Margaret K. Ukwu (NY-IP/Tech), Michael R. Hogue (SFO-Litigation), Addiped Cheng (LON-Litigation); Robert W. Rubenstein, a Philadelphia-based Labor & Employment practice group attorney; Stephen J. Stanley, a Philadelphia-based paralegal for the Litigation practice and second-year law student at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law; and Barbara Pinto, a Philadelphia office administrative assistant working with Feeney and Bunting.

“As legal practitioners, there is no greater satisfaction than using your skills to change someone’s life. But to be able to help restore someone’s freedom after so much of it was lost behind bars brings a whole different level of professional and personal elation,” said Curtis B. Toll, managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office. “We are incredibly proud of our team, both the lawyers and staff in the Philadelphia office, and our colleagues across the firm who worked collaboratively to make this victory possible.”

“The Wilson matter is demonstrative of Greenberg Traurig’s ongoing commitment to a legal footprint that includes robust offerings tailored specifically to underserved individuals and communities,” said Shareholder Caroline J. Heller, Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Pro Bono program. “The chance to remedy to great injustice is, fundamentally, why we become lawyers. And on this day, our colleagues exemplified advocacy at its finest.”

About Greenberg Traurig Philadelphia: Founded in 1997, Greenberg Traurig’s Philadelphia office is home to some 50 attorneys whose practices include Real Estate, Public Finance, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Environmental, Government Law & Policy, Restructuring & Bankruptcy, White Collar Defense & Special Investigations, Corporate & Securities, Intellectual Property, Immigration & Compliance, Investment Regulation, and Tax. The Philadelphia office represents clients in the manufacturing, health care, real estate, energy, financial, and insurance industries, state and local governments, professional service, and energy firms and individuals.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Pro Bono Program: Greenberg Traurig lawyers across the firm provide pro bono legal services to the indigent and working poor, as well as to numerous civic and charitable organizations dedicated to assisting them. The firm focuses its resources on specialized and interrelated issues including civil rights and affirmative action, anti-human trafficking, family law matters, criminal appeals, immigration and political asylum, housing, and homelessness.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2,100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.



Society: Christianity

The Struggles of a Single Parent” shares a single mother’s unwavering faith throughout toils in life

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Naked but Not Afraid: The Struggles of a Single Parent”: a captivating memoir of the author’s life as a single parent who triumphs odds with the grace of God. “Naked but Not Afraid: The Struggles of a Single Parent” is the creation of published author Angela Jeffries, a missionary from Indiana, a teacher in Saipan, and a physical therapist assistant.

Jeffries shares, “Who is the author that dares to tell the naked truth about her less-than-perfect life as a Christian single parent? Angie was the shy younger sister who grew up in a Christian family in a small Midwestern town of approximately three thousand residents. She accepted the Holy Spirit into her life at the age of ten years old. Angie’s aspirations after high school were to marry a Christian man, have children, and settle down in her hometown, but instead, she attended college five hours away from home. Taken with homesickness, she returned to her hometown after a year and completed a teaching degree at a community college fifteen miles from home. How did God transform this small-town homebody with average intelligence into a missionary willing to serve God halfway around the world on a North Pacific island? But what caused her to settle for ungodly relationships upon her return home and equipped her to survive an abusive marriage? How did she manage financially on a thirty-two-hour-per-week income, as well as raise her daughter to love the Lord while fighting off the forces of evil? Angie prays the stories in the book will inspire you through difficult times as a single parent. She also believes the time management and budgeting tips will allow you to spend more time with your child(ren) and less at work and chores at home. Do not be afraid to disclose your naked truth to God in prayer. No one is too broken for His healing grace.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Angela Jeffries’s new book is proof of the Lord’s graciousness for people who seek Him, especially during times of despair that dampen the soul’s will to thrive.

Readers will follow a single mother as she painstakingly juggles between being a parent extraordinaire and a devoted physical therapist assistant rehabilitating the injured and sick.

View the synopsis of “Naked but Not Afraid: The Struggles of a Single Parent” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Naked but Not Afraid: The Struggles of a Single Parent” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Naked but Not Afraid: The Struggles of a Single Parent,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Computer

Koupon Partners with National Retail Solutions to Bring Digital Promotions to Independently Owned Convenience Stores

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This partnership marks an incredible turning point for the industry. Tapping into the expansive network of independent c-stores unlocks an entirely new audience for CPG brands – Brad Van Otterloo, CEO of Koupon


DALLAS (PRWEB)

Koupon, the leading promotion solution in small format retail, is announcing a partnership with National Retail Solutions, the leader in Point of Sale technology for independently owned convenience stores. This partnership will enable CPG brands in the Koupon Network to deliver promotions across NRS’ network of independently owned c-stores.

More than 100,000 c-stores are labeled as independent, which makes up more than two-thirds of the US market. Collectively, these stores present a massive opportunity. “Independently owned c-stores are responsible for a large portion of CPG sales, but the size and complexity of this market has inhibited CPG brands from launching digital marketing campaigns,” said Jacob Jonas, VP of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for NRS. “We’re incredibly excited to partner with Koupon to provide our retailers with impactful campaigns and streamline the distribution process for brands and retailers alike.”

The Koupon-NRS partnership signifies the growing importance of CPG brands and independent c-stores working together. By combining the collective buying power of thousands of independently owned c-stores, NRS provides brands with a seamless point of distribution. Brands in the Koupon Network can now easily launch campaigns across these retailers to drive awareness, expand reach, and close distribution gaps.

“This partnership marks an incredible turning point for the industry. Tapping into the expansive network of independent c-stores unlocks an entirely new audience for CPG brands,” said Brad Van Otterloo, CEO of Koupon. “Historically, the industry has lacked a solution to leverage the independent market. Koupon is thrilled to be working with NRS to close the gap between brands and independent c-stores, while driving sales and delivering value to shoppers.”

“The feedback we’re receiving from retailers proves the value of this partnership. We are always looking for cutting edge solutions to help our retailers stand out from competitors, and our partnership with Koupon elevates our stores to a new level,” said Elie Katz, CEO of NRS.

About Koupon

Koupon provides c-store retailers and brands with the easiest way to connect and engage with shoppers to grow sales. Koupon works with brands to easily deploy personalized, channel-wide promotions, and helps retailers to secure additional brand trade spending and grow shopper engagement. Members of the Koupon Network – the leading c-store collaborative with 30 of the top 50 C-store retailers and over 70 brands – realize the benefit from Koupon’s unmatched channel reach, proprietary technology and data, and campaign management services. Since its founding in 2011, Koupon has delivered over 4 billion offers. To learn more, please visit http://www.kouponmedia.com.

About NRS

National Retail Solutions (NRS) is the leading point of sale (POS) provider for independently owned convenience, liquor and tobacco stores, with 8,000 stores nationwide actively using the system and over 35 million transactions per month across the network. The NRS network is rapidly growing, with hundreds of new merchants purchasing the NRS POS system every month. NRS offers CPG clients the ability to reach shoppers in independently owned stores via promotional offers and via digital out-of-home advertising on the POS’ high definition, customer-facing checkout screen. Through the POS hardware & software bundle and several associated retail services, NRS empowers independent retailers to modernize and compete. To learn more, please visit https://nrsplus.com/.

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Technology: Electronics

Smith to Host Hiring Open House at Its Austin Office

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As Smith grows and diversifies in the midst of Austin’s thriving tech scene, we are excited to find new and experienced sales representatives to join our office.


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and provider of custom supply chain services, today announces its upcoming hiring open house at its Austin location. Smith representatives will be on-hand to meet with local talent and discuss opportunities in the company’s Austin-based electronic component, solar, and ITAD sales departments.

“As Smith grows and diversifies in the midst of Austin’s thriving tech scene, we are excited to find new and experienced sales representatives to join our office,” said Ken Neusaenger, Smith’s Trading Manager in Austin.

As a family-owned business, Smith provides its employees with ample opportunities to make an impact in the technology industry while helping shape the company around them. The company nurtures a casual, people-first environment, offering a competitive benefits package and uncapped commissions for its salespeople. Smith’s Austin office overlooks the surrounding Hill Country and is within walking distance of numerous retail stores and restaurants, as well as an arboretum.

“We offer driven salespeople unlimited opportunities to build deals, customer relationships, and success,” said Patti Everitt, HR & Recruiting Manager at Smith. “Our team is looking forward to meeting motivated candidates filled with entrepreneurial spirit.”

WHAT: Hiring Open House

WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2020 – Tuesday, February 4, 2020 (10:30 AM to 3:00 PM)

WHERE: Arboretum Plaza One, 9442 Capital of Texas Highway North, Suite 900, Austin, TX 78759

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and directional drilling systems. In 16 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, with global annual sales of $1.66 billion. Smith is always moving: helping manufacturers navigate market shifts; customizing supply chain solutions; testing components using cutting-edge technology. The support of Smith’s flexible Intelligent DistributionTM model optimizes customers’ supply chains from beginning to end, including offering customized options for IT asset disposition that deliver maximum ROI, sustainability, and security. Smith’s testing and logistics hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam cover critical areas like quality management, counterfeit prevention, and environmental safety. Smith’s operations, purchasing, and sales worldwide are seamlessly integrated with the company’s global IT infrastructure, offering real-time, global inventory and logistics visibility. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks number nine among all global distributors. For more information, please visit https://www.smithweb.com or reach out to a Smith representative any time of day at +1 713.430.3000.hous

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Call for Nominations for the 2020 Ability Awards in Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Melwood, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit employers of individuals of differing abilities, is bringing together some of Washington’s top political, social, and business leaders to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

To honor the legacy of the ADA, Melwood is calling for nominations of outstanding employers, researchers, policymakers, organizations and individuals who are working to advance the field of employment for individuals of differing abilities and injured veterans. Nominate yourself or others. The judges panel includes key representatives from Marymount University, the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Dominion Energy, Prince George’s County, Kaiser Permanente, NFP | The Meltzer Group, and the Special Olympics.

Winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6:00pm at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased by clicking here here or at Melwood.org.

The Honorary Co-Host Committee for the 2020 Ability Awards includes nearly two dozen regional and national Congressional leaders championing companies and individuals at the forefront of the advancement and inclusion of people of differing abilities and injured veterans in the American workforce.

You can find more information about the awards criteria and eligibility requirements here.

The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2020. Please click here to submit your nomination or email questions to Kirsten Dillon at kdillon@melwood.org.

About Melwood

Melwood is one of the largest employers of people of differing abilities in the country and offers workforce solutions to private businesses and government agencies. Melwood currently employs more than 1,600 workers – nearly 1,000 of whom are people of differing abilities – while offering job placement, job training, life skills for independence, and support services to nearly 2,600 people each year in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit http://www.melwood.org.

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health and fitness

Natreon receives a US Patent on a plant-based Terminalia chebula extract

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Natreon is centered on the idea of ‘trusted science, naturally’ and our investment in clinical research demonstrates our commitment to this ideal. We are excited by the opportunities ahead as the market continues to seek botanical products backed by science


NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (PRWEB)

Natreon, a nutritional ingredient company, is proud to announce the grant of a U.S. Patent (US 10,500,240) on Terminalia chebula. This newly granted patent expands Natreon’s strong patent portfolio to a total of 24 active patents, as well as 40 published clinical trials.

The primary claim in this patent is, “a method of treating osteoarthritis in a mammal, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a Terminalia chebula extract comprising a hydrolyzable tannoid blend, said blend comprising about 8-25% by weight chebulagic acid based on the total weight of the extract and about 15-30% by weight chebulinic acid based on the total weight of the extract.” The secondary claim is “a method of reducing pain and inflammation in an individual with osteoarthritis in need thereof, comprising orally administering to the individual in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a Terminalia chebula extract comprising a hydrolyzable tannoid blend, said blend comprising about 8-25% by weight chebulagic acid based on the total weight of the extract and about 15-30% by weight chebulinic acid based on the total weight of the extract.” The published randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study tested 100 subjects with joint discomfort. Based on the information from which this patent has been issued, the results have shown a significant reduction in WOMAC, KSI, and VAS scores for pain and stiffness.

“Natreon is centered on the idea of ‘trusted science, naturally’ and our investment in clinical research demonstrates our commitment to this ideal. We are excited by the opportunities ahead as the market continues to seek botanical products backed by science”, says Bruce Brown, President of Natreon.

About Natreon:

Natreon is a leader in nutritional ingredient innovation, quality and research. Trusted by manufacturers for over 20 years, Natreon’s patented ingredients are derived from nature and founded on evidence-based Ayurveda. Committed to quality, its extracts are purified and standardized using proprietary process technology and controls that result in optimal levels of bioactive constituents. Natreon’s ingredients have been used in over 50 clinical trials that have supported 40 publications and 24 active patents. Natreon brings storied knowledge and expertise in botanical cultivation and extraction, and its ingredients are sustainably sourced through an integrated supply chain to ensure quality and potency. Natreon has its global headquarters in New Jersey and a state-of-the-art R&D facility in Kolkata, India. Natreon’s products include: Sensoril® ashwagandha, PrimaVie® shilajit, Capros® amla, Crominex®, AyuFlex®, Ayuric®, and introducing PhytoBGS®.For more information, visit: https://natreoninc.com/.

Contact:

Dr. Sanni Raju, CEO/Chairman or Bruce Brown, President

2-D Janine Place

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

732-296-1080

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