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Science: Biology

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Bruce Bursten Honored for Distinguished Service in Field of Inorganic Chemistry

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Bruce Bursten, chemistry and biochemistry professor at WPI.

Bruce Bursten, chemistry and biochemistry professor at WPI.

“We are very proud when our faculty are nationally recognized for their contributions, and grateful that the American Chemical Society saw fit to recognize our distinguished colleague.”-Jean King, Peterson Family Dean of Arts and Sciences at WPI


WORCESTER, Mass. (PRWEB)

Bruce Bursten, a chemistry and biochemistry professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), has been named by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to receive the 2020 ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry.

The annual award recognizes individuals who have advanced inorganic chemistry by significant service and outstanding research. The award cites Bursten “for distinguished contributions to inorganic chemistry as an outstanding researcher in inorganic electronic structure and bonding, inspirational teacher and author, and forward-thinking leader.”

Bursten will receive the award in March at the ACS National Meeting in Philadelphia. The event will include a symposium in his honor.

“I am deeply humbled to receive this award from the American Chemical Society,” Bursten said. “To be selected to receive this award by peers within my discipline is a very special honor to me. I am grateful to my students and colleagues who have given me such a rich and satisfying career in chemistry.”

Bursten’s research centers on the correlation of theoretical and experimental electronic structural data with the bonding and reactivity patterns of metal-containing molecules. He is the author or co-author of more than 160 research papers, and he has presented more than 200 research seminars at universities other than WPI, national laboratories, and companies. He is also a co-author of one of the leading textbooks in college general chemistry, currently in its 14th edition.

Bursten is a former provost of WPI. He has served as chairman of the ACS Division of Inorganic Chemistry, as president of ACS, and as chairman of the chemistry division of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). His honors include a Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Teacher-Scholar Award, an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship, the Spiers Medal and Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom, and the Morley Medal of the Cleveland Section of the ACS. He has also received the Catalyst Award, a teaching honor, from the American Chemistry Council. He is a fellow of AAAS and ACS.

Bursten received a bachelor of science in chemistry, with honors, from the University of Chicago in 1974, and a PhD in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1978.

“We congratulate Dr. Bursten for his tremendous contribution to the field of inorganic chemistry,” said Jean King, Peterson Family Dean of Arts and Sciences at WPI. “We are very proud when our faculty are nationally recognized for their contributions, and grateful that the American Chemical Society saw fit to recognize our distinguished colleague.”

About Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI, the global leader in project-based learning, is a distinctive, top-tier technological university founded in 1865 on the principle that students learn most effectively by applying the theory learned in the classroom to the practice of solving real-world problems. Recognized by the National Academy of Engineering with the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education, WPI’s pioneering project-based curriculum engages undergraduates in solving important scientific, technological, and societal problems throughout their education and at more than 50 project centers around the world. WPI offers more than 50 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs across 14 academic departments in science, engineering, technology, business, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. Its faculty and students pursue groundbreaking research to meet ongoing challenges in health and biotechnology; robotics and the internet of things; advanced materials and manufacturing; cyber, data, and security systems; learning science; and more. http://www.wpi.edu

Contact:

Alison Duffy

Director of Strategic Communications

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts

508-831-6656; 508-340-5040 (cell)

amduffy@wpi.edu

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Technology: Computer

Technology Integration Group Achieves VMware Master Services Competency in Data Center Virtualization

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“ This achievement shows customers that partners like TIG are dedicated, invested and have validated expertise in advanced VMware technologies,” said Jenni Flinders, vice president and worldwide channel chief, VMWare


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

Global Solution Provider, Technology Integration Group (TIG), announced that it has successfully achieved the Data Center Virtualization VMware Master Services Competency. This competency demonstrates that TIG is committed to helping organizations accelerate their digital transformations by leveraging their validated services delivery capabilities around advanced VMware technologies.

“I am proud of our team for achieving this Master Services Competency from VMware. It validates our strong technology partnership with VMWare and continues our trusted confidence with customers,” said Bruce Geier, CEO of Technology Integration Group. “TIG joins a select group of companies that have earned this distinction, and we are committed to helping our client’s scale, secure and manage cloud infrastructure and applications without the unnecessary complexities.”

“VMware is pleased to recognize TIG for achieving Data Center Virtualization Master Services Competency. This achievement shows customers that partners like TIG are dedicated, invested and have validated expertise in advanced VMware technologies,” said Jenni Flinders, vice president and worldwide channel chief, VMware. “We value TIG as a VMware partner, and appreciate their efforts in achieving this VMware distinction as they work to increase their service delivery capabilities.”

VMware Master Services Competencies are designed to help partners demonstrate customer-centric solutions and technical proficiency, with proven success and expertise in a specialized area of business. These competencies also allow partners to differentiate in five specific solution areas.

VMware partners can achieve VMware Master Services Competencies in:

  • Cloud Management and Automation – Designates expertise in delivery of VMware Cloud Management and Automation solutions and services with deep understanding and execution of cloud management design principles and methodologies.

  • Data Center Virtualization – Designates expertise in delivery of VMware vSphere environments and digital infrastructure services with deep understanding of and execution in Data Center Virtualization design principles and methodologies.

  • Digital Workspace – Designates partner organizational expertise to design, deliver and support the ongoing management of customer apps, data and virtual desktop solutions whether on-premise or cloud delivered. Achieving this competency validates partners’ deep understanding and execution on VMware Horizon and VMware Workspace ONE end-user computing solutions.

  • Network Virtualization – Designates expertise in the delivery of VMware NSX environments and services with deployment and optimization of NSX environment capabilities.

  • VMware Cloud on AWS – Designates expertise in the deployment of an integrated cloud solution that delivers an on-demand service enabling customers to run applications across a VMware Cloud Infrastructure environment with access to a broad range of AWS services.


VMware, vSphere, Workspace ONE, Horizon, and NSX are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.

About TIG

TIG is a premier full-service IT Solutions Provider with 38 years of experience providing end-to-end technology and IT infrastructure solutions in 70 countries. In addition to the company’s headquarters in San Diego, TIG has 22 offices located in Albuquerque, Atlanta, Denver, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Irvine, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Livermore, Los Angeles, Pensacola, Philadelphia, Portland, Richmond, Sacramento, San Antonio, Seattle, Tampa, Ottawa & Toronto Canada and Shanghai China. For more information visit http://www.tig.com

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Technology: Electronics

Aveo Systems’ Mira Connect 10 Brings Easy Control to AV System Users

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“By making control intuitive, eliminating multiple equipment-specific controllers, and putting the control system in the most convenient location for users, our new form factors make it easier for people to use their collaboration rooms.”


MARIETTA, Ga. (PRWEB)

Aveo Systems has announced the availability of Mira Connect 10, a touch display and integrated control system for users of audio-visual equipment. Mira Connect 10 offers the same extensive functionality as Aveo Systems’ original Mira Connect, adding new options for tabletop, on-wall, or in-wall installations.

Mira Connect 10 provides simple setup and ease of use in collaboration rooms of all kinds, allowing one-touch dialing from calendar invitations, display and projector management, video switching, volume and mute controls, camera controls, management of Zoom Rooms, and much more. No other control system or remote device is needed in the room. As with current Mira Connect products, the Mira Connect 10 does not require any programming for setup and works seamlessly with a broad range of collaboration products.

Powered by a PoE connection or external power supply, Mira Connect 10 has a 10-inch touch display with tempered glass and a stylish, high-quality ABS plastic enclosure. The tabletop model includes an articulating stand where users can adjust the height and viewing angle. On-wall mounting is achieved with a standard 75 x 75 mm VESA mount; for in-wall installations, a metal backbox, adapter plate and trim ring are available from Aveo Systems.

Mira Connect 10 is configured in minutes using Mira Portal, Aveo Systems’ cloud management platform. Using Mira Portal, room equipment is selected from drop-down menus, and the user interface is built automatically as equipment in the room is added and options enabled. The user interface remains consistent and intuitive from room to room regardless of equipment.

“End users are frustrated with traditional, expensive control systems with complex user interfaces. Mira Connect and the new Mira Connect 10 directly solve this pain point and provide intuitive and easy user experiences for rooms of all sizes,” said Craig Richardson, Aveo Systems CEO. “By making control intuitive, eliminating multiple equipment-specific controllers, and putting the control system in the most convenient location for users, our new form factors make it easier for people to use their collaboration rooms.”

Mira Connect and Mira Connect 10 support products and services from a large range of vendors including Zoom, Poly, Biamp, Shure, QSC, Symetrix, ClearOne, Cisco, Hall Research, Panasonic, Extron, Sharp, LG, Samsung, Bose, FSR, NEC, Sony and many more; Microsoft Office 365 calendar integration is supported as are user contact directories.

For more information on Mira Connect and the Mira Portal cloud management system, visit https://aveosystems.com.

Zoom, Poly, Biamp, Shure, QSC, Symetrix, ClearOne, Cisco, Hall Research, Panasonic, Extron, Sharp, LG, Samsung, Bose, FSR, NEC, Sony and Microsoft are trademarks of their respective companies.

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health and fitness

NPE partners with Nimbl to provide accounting and financial services to gym and studio owners

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“This partnership empowers our clients with the services and information they need to make good business decisions every month.”


SANTA MONICA, Calif and SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

Fitness business education company NPE and small business accounting services company Nimbl have announced a partnership today where Nimbl becomes a preferred provider to NPE clients for accounting and financial services in the U.S. and Canada.

“Running a small business is hard. Keeping track of all your accounting and financial reports is critical for success and most small business owners lack the time and skills needed to get this right,” said NPE CEO Sean Greeley.

“This partnership empowers our clients with the services and information they need to make good business decisions every month.” said Greeley. “Nimbl services will provide fitness studio owners insights and keep them organized–with negotiated special pricing on behalf of our clients.”

Many gym owners have limited-to-no access to their own books when they engage outside accounting, finance, and bookkeeping services. They find it difficult to find key financial data, have trouble accessing important financial data and documents, and unfortunately, often face outside vendors who are late in their reporting.

Nimbl accounting services will provide bookkeeping, taxes, payroll, and cash flow forecasting for gym owners. There’s also a “books cleanup” service available, where Nimbl will organize and clean up past transactions… even if you’ve neglected this area of your business for years.

Fitness business owners will have access to their own account manager, instead of being on their own as with many software providers.

“We love enabling entrepreneurship, and we strive to partner with companies with a similar mission. NPE helps fitness professionals and business owners to grow to the next level. It makes sense that we would partner with a company that shares our same passion for creating success,” said Nimbl Co-Founder & President Shane Rowley.

To learn more, NPE members can get a complimentary consultation at https://trustnimbl.com/

About Nimbl

Nimbl is a leading pioneer in the cloud accounting industry. We see enabling entrepreneurship as our way of making a positive impact on the world.

As a fitness business owner you have a lot on your plate, including employees to manage, memberships to sell, and programs to develop. Accounting shouldn’t be one of those things fighting for your attention.

Nimbl provides scalable accounting services to fit the needs of any fitness entrepreneur. You could spend countless hours handling your own accounting, or you could focus on your business. Let our expert team handle your bookkeeping, payroll, bills, monthly reports, tax returns, and more for you.

With Nimbl you get a full, experienced accounting team for a fraction of the cost of a single bookkeeper.

About NPE

NPE is the leading business education and coaching company for fitness entrepreneurs to increase their profit, revenue, and happiness.

We teach you (the race car driver) everything needed to build a high-performance race car (your business) and lead a powerful pit crew (your team) so you can win championships year-over-year and hit your goals.

The fitness industry is littered with quick-fix sales and marketing programs that can permanently damage your reputation, brand, and business. At NPE, we take a different approach. Through the NPE 5 CORE DISCIPLINES™ we relentlessly focus on increasing profitability, revenue, and happiness with your fitness business to create long-term success.

We empower fitness professionals and business owners to grow their business and create the life they want.

Since 2006, we’ve helped over 45,000+ fitness entrepreneurs in 96+ countries grow to the next level. We’ve been listed 8x on the Inc 500/5000 list of fastest growing companies, and we’re a global team with offices in Los Angeles, London, and Sydney.

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Industry: Healthcare

Center for Vein Restoration Hosts World-Class Clinical Convention, VISION2020, in the Washington, DC Metro Area

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As long as we all continue to play our game with our ‘why’ in mind that we are going to continue to do the best for our patients everything else will follow.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), the nation’s largest physician-lead vein center and a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of venous insufficiency, hosted their annual Clinical Convention at the Fairview Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. The Convention, entitled VISION2020, was held from January 10 through 12 and drew a crowd of over 280 physicians, CVR employees, and partners from across the field of venous and lymphatic medicine. The event more than tripled its attendance over the 2019 convention.

The convention kicked off with a clinical dinner session provided by Dr. Mark Melin and sponsored by Tactile Medical. It was followed by a Recognition Ceremony for outstanding CVR physicians and employees across the company. Receiving this year’s President’s Award was CVR Chief Medical Officer, Khanh Nguyen, for his unparalleled service to CVR.

VISION2020 had two main sessions on the Saturday program. Physicians attended a clinical program, which began with a breakfast session, sponsored by Varithena and provided by Dr. Kathleen Gibson. The day-long agenda that followed covered topics ranging from management of pelvic venous congestion to the use most effective of compression stockings, from providing wound care in venous disease to findings involving superficial venous disease. All doctors in attendance will receive 15-CME credits for participating in the program.

There was also a business session on Saturday focused on the professional development of CVR employees and rolling out additional process efficiencies. As one of the sessions focused on, from the front desk staff to the sales team and beyond, everyone in the business has “something to bring to the table.”

The theme of entire meeting was centered around “vision.” Sanjiv Lakhanpal, MD, FACS, 2019 Glassdoor Top CEO award winner and well-known former Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon, was a visionary in 2007 when he chose to start Center for Vein Restoration with a single clinic in southern Maryland.

“This is where your CVR is today,” Dr. Lakhanpal explained during his Saturday keynote address. “We have 84 locations… We have more than 500 full-time staff members, 64 physicians and, in the last year, the Center for Vein Restoration saw 40,000 new patients and completed more than 200,000 patient interactions. That is more than the population of some small countries in the world.”

Dr. Lakhanpal then went on to explain his vision proceeding into 2025. The humble leader assured the crowd these lofty goals were possible because the dedication of each and every person in the room, and because CVR has its sights sets on the big picture.

“It is the why that changes your finite game to an infinite game. A finite game is when someone says, ‘I’m going to score the goal,’ and an infinite game is when someone says, ‘I’m going to play the game really well.’ The goals will come,” said Lakhanpal. “As long as we all continue to play our game with our ‘why’ in mind that we are going to continue to do the best for our patients everything else will follow.”

On Saturday evening, Dr. Lakhanpal honored another visionary with the Lakhanpal Vein Foundation’s Sushruta Award: Dean Bender, the executive director of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS). Because of the work of AVLS and the Foundation for Venous and Lymphatic Disease, and the research of organizations like CVR, the field of venous and lymphatic medicine can continue to advance and serve patients more effectively.

Medi USA, a partner of CVR which will be engaging in some exciting new initiatives in 2020, sponsored the Saturday night dinner, where Dr. Bryan Groleau spoke on advancements in compression technology. The evening ended with a CVR Lip Sync Battle, where regional teams joined forces to put on the strongest performances possible. The energy during the contest was intense, and the camaraderie in the room was evident.

As Dr. Lakhanpal stated during his keynote, “our brand is our legacy, and our legacy is family.”

Additional Information:

ABOUT VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY

Venous insufficiency, the cause of significant suffering due to the sequelae of venous hypertension, most commonly arises as achy, tired and heavy legs. It may or may not be associated with varicose veins, spider veins or skin changes including venous ulcerations and indiscriminately affects between 30–40 million Americans. Numerous factors including age, weight, prolonged sitting or standing, genetics or a history of DVT (blood clots) can increase the risk of developing this common and often underdiagnosed disorder. Treatment options have evolved to an array of minimally invasive procedures in an office setting.

ABOUT CENTER FOR VEIN RESTORATION

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is the largest physician-led practice treating vein disease in the country. Having performed its first procedure in 2007 under President and CEO Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, Center for Vein Restoration has since become nationally recognized as the clinical leader in treating chronic venous insufficiency. With 80 centers and growing, CVR has over 500 employees and conducts over 150,000 patient interactions annually. To learn more about CVR and its mission, visit http://www.centerforvein.com or by phone at 1-800-FIX-LEGS.

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Business: Insurance

Vermont’s captive insurance industry releases 2019 licensing figures

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MONTPELIER, Vermont (PRWEB)

The State of Vermont licensed 22 new captive insurance companies in 2019, according to data released by the Vermont Department of Economic Development. The new licenses were made up of 14 pure captives, four sponsored captives, two risk retention groups (RRGs), one special purpose financial insurer and one industrial insured captive. Following a year of continued growth, Vermont is now home to 585 captives, consisting of 559 active and 26 dormant captive insurance companies.

“It’s great to see another strong year of growth for Vermont’s captive insurance industry,” said Governor Scott. “Captive insurance plays an important role in our efforts to grow the economy and make our state more affordable and we remain committed to Vermont’s gold standard reputation as a captive domicile.”

The new captives were licensed in healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, insurance, transportation, technology, construction and professional services. New and notable companies include Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, KPMG LLP, University of Vermont Health Network Inc., Stamford Health, RELX Inc., and Fortive Corporation. Six of Vermont’s 22 new captives were redomestications from other jurisdictions—including New York (3), Bermuda (2) and Switzerland (1).

“Vermont’s 2019 licensing activity in many ways reflected the changing insurance environment,” said Ian Davis, Director of Financial Services. “We licensed nine new captives in the fourth quarter alone and, given the hardening market, we expect the momentum to continue on into 2020.”

“As we have seen over the last few years, there continues to be growing interest in sponsored captive programs from small and mid-sized companies,” said Dave Provost, Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance. “When you factor in the four new sponsored captives, Vermont is now home to 37 cell facilities housing well over 200 cells, and the concept is only becoming more popular.”

“Sponsored companies provide an efficient alternative solution for many businesses,” added Sandy Bigglestone, Director of Captive Insurance. “Additionally, it is very common for one cell owner to move from a sponsored company to its own pure captive insurance company, demonstrating that protected cells can offer space to incubate the owner’s need to have greater control over its insurance operations.”

“Vermont’s world-class regulatory framework and service provider network continues to be key determinants in attracting new business to the state,” said Rich Smith, President of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA). “The stability, knowledge and experience of Vermont’s captive industry is simply unmatched.”

Vermont has licensed a total of 1,159 captive insurance companies since 1981 and remains, by far, the largest U.S. domicile for captive insurance and third largest in the world. With an active pipeline of prospective new captive insurance companies already underway for 2020, the state expects continued growth in the coming year.

Captive insurance is a regulated form of self-insurance that has existed since the 1960s and has been a part of the Vermont insurance industry since 1981 when Vermont passed the Special Insurer Act. Captive insurance companies are formed by companies or groups of companies as a form of alternative insurance to better manage their own risk. Captives are commonly used for corporate lines of insurance such as property, general liability, products liability, or professional liability.

For more information on Vermont’s captive insurance industry, visit http://www.vermontcaptive.com, call Ian Davis at 802-828-5232 or email ian.davis@vermont.gov.

The Department of Economic Development operates within the Agency of Commerce and Community Development, whose mission is to help Vermonters improve their quality of life and build strong communities.

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Health

NanoFUSE Biologics Names Renowned Surgeon Dr. Answorth Allen to Its Growing Scientific Advisory Board

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“Dr. Allen is widely recognized as one of the top Sports Medicine surgeons and we are excited to welcome him as the latest member to our team and our designated leading Board expert for Sports Medicine.”


BOSTON (PRWEB)

NanoFUSE Biologics is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Answorth Allen to its Scientific Advisory Board. NanoFUSE Biologics offers a biologically enhanced synthetic therapeutic, which is the only FDA-cleared bioactive glass and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) combined medical device.

President of NanoFUSE Biologics, Jake Lubinski, said, “As we assemble the NanoFUSE Scientific Advisory Board, we are looking for the top physicians in every discipline of orthopedics. Dr. Allen is recognized as one of the top Sports Medicine surgeons and brings extensive experience with not just biologics, but with how those biologics are used to best care for patients. We are excited to welcome Dr. Allen as the latest member to our team and our designated leading Board expert for Sports Medicine.”

Dr Allen noted, “I am honored to be part of the Scientific Advisory Board for NanoFUSE. As sports medicine and orthopedic surgery continues to evolve into less invasive surgery it will be critical for surgeons to have biologic materials such as NanoFUSE that help us achieve fusion faster with consistently successful results”

Dr. Answorth Allen is an attending orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, specializing in shoulder, knee, and elbow surgery, and an associate professor of clinical orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.

Dr. Allen received his MD degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed his orthopedic residency at the New York Orthopedic Hospital and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, and a spine surgery fellowship at University of Pittsburgh. He is a team orthopedist for the New York Knicks basketball team and a former team physician for the New York Mets. He is also a Team Physician for USA Basketball. In addition, Dr. Allen is an orthopedic consultant for the West Indies Cricket Board of Control. He is the former team physician for the Long Island Rough Riders soccer team.

About NanoFUSE Biologics

NanoFUSE is a biologically enhanced synthetic therapeutic that combines osteoinductive DBM with the osteostimulative properties of bioactive glass. NanoFUSE is the only FDA-cleared combination of DBM and bioactive glass and is indicated for use in general orthopedic applications. NanoFUSE Biologics is a KICVentures portfolio company and is distributed by SpineFrontier.

About KICVentures

KICVentures is a private investment holding company founded by Harvard-trained Orthopedic Surgeon & Professor Dr. Kingsley R. Chin, who brings unique experience at the intersection of medicine, business and information technology. KICVentures is equipped with a strong advantage in identifying niche healthcare opportunities and has a proven track-record of building the most disruptive spine technology portfolio, including AxioMed, NanoFUSE and SpineFrontier. It has headquarters in Boston, MA.

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Society: Christianity

Connie Marchetti’s newly released “Resurrection Eggs” is a wonderful book that teaches the significance of Easter and God’s compassion for all

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Resurrection Eggs”: a heartwarming tale of the Christian Easter that magnifies the eternal love of God through Jesus Christ. “Resurrection Eggs” is the creation of published author Connie Marchetti, a teacher in a variety of different settings for more than twenty years.

Marchetti shares, “‘Resurrection Eggs’ is a brilliant book with interactive illustration that will delight children as they learn about the story of Easter and God’s infinite love!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Connie Marchetti’s new book is a wonderful tool for parents in instilling spiritual lessons to children that will guide them throughout their lives.

This book will allow children to understand the magnitude of the Lord’s love for them that will surely inspire them with grace and wisdom.

View the synopsis of “Resurrection Eggs” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Resurrection Eggs” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Resurrection Eggs,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Technology: Electronics

Yamaha Fractional Sized YVN Model 3 Violins Complete Award-Winning Family

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“For the educator, each YVN Model 3 in their program means consistency of sound and a well-crafted instrument in the hands of their young students at every stage of their growth,” says Ken Dattmore, strings marketing manager, Winds & Strings, Yamaha Corporation of America.


ANAHEIM, Calif. (PRWEB)

Yamaha today introduced the YVN Model 3 one-half and YVN Model 3 three-quarter violins—two fractional sizes of the company’s award-winning YVN Model 3 Violin.

The new models build upon the success of the original model, which earned a Best in Show award when it was first introduced at last year’s NAMM music products convention. The addition of the fractional sizes to the full size now completes the YVN Model 3 violin offering.

Nearly a decade ago, Yamaha challenged itself to manufacture a high quality, durable student violin with greater precision, while generating less waste in the process. At the same time, the violin had to have excellent playability and a warm, rich sound to inspire young musicians. The result of this rethinking process is the YVN family of violins, which break new ground in the manufacture of string instruments for developing players, academic music programs and the rental market.

Like the full-size violin, the YVN00312 and YVN00334 utilize next generation technology to provide an exceptional playing experience, particularly for young students with smaller hands and stature. Drawing upon advanced building methods first developed for Yamaha percussion and wind instruments, these violins are constructed with the tight tolerances normally associated with much more expensive, luthier-built models.

A proprietary graduated “press-formed” spruce top offers exceptional resonance and the patented three-layer construction of the tops and backs uses just one-third the amount of wood previously consumed. These improvements allow the violins to sing with the rich tone of a graduated carved instrument while maintaining student-proof durability for renters, and all at a family-friendly price for those ready to invest in a quality-starter instrument.

Computer-aided design makes the Model 3 family of violins easier to service than traditional string instruments. Each piece is as precise as the one before it, so repair and replacement are simple tasks, making it both faster and more cost-effective to keep the violin at peak performance — an important consideration in academic music programs.

“Yamaha launched YVN Model 3 last year as a student outfit that offered consistency, durability, eco-friendly construction and great sound,” says Ken Dattmore, strings marketing manager, Winds & Strings, Yamaha Corporation of America. “For the educator, each YVN Model 3 in their program means consistency of sound and a well-crafted instrument in the hands of their young students at every stage of their growth.”

Pricing and Availability

The Yamaha YVN Model 3 YVN00312 and YVN00334 include a bow and sturdy shaped ABS case (MSRP: $835.00) and are expected to ship in April 2020.

For more information, please visit the Yamaha Booth at the 2020 NAMM Show in the Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Marquis Ballroom, January 16-19, 2020, or https://yamaha.io/YVN

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About Yamaha

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) is the largest subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and offers a full line of award-winning musical instruments, sound reinforcement, commercial installation and home entertainment products to the U.S. market. Products include: Yamaha acoustic, digital and hybrid pianos, portable keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion products, synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio equipment, Steinberg recording products and NEXO commercial audio products, as well as AV receivers, amplifiers, MusicCast wireless multiroom audio systems, Blu-ray/CD players, earphones, headphones, home-theater-in-a-box systems, sound bars and its exclusive line of Digital Sound Projectors. YCA markets innovative, finely crafted technology and entertainment products and musical instruments targeted to the hobbyist, education, worship, music, professional audio installation and consumer markets.

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Industry: Healthcare

Strategic Radiology Builds North Carolina Presence with Addition of Gaston Radiology

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Richard Herring, MD, President, Gaston Radiology

Staying at the forefront of quality and innovation to provide the best level of patient care has always been our guiding principle. We are excited to work with other like-minded groups within the Strategic Radiology coalition to strengthen our clinical and business practices even further.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Gaston Radiology has joined Strategic Radiology, the third North Carolina practice to align with the leading coalition of independent radiology practices in the past year. Based in Gastonia, NC, the practice includes 18 radiologists.

“Gaston Radiology has all of the hallmarks of a Strategic Radiology practice,” said Arl Van Moore Jr, MD, FACR, CEO and chair, Strategic Radiology. “It is committed to quality radiology, service excellence, and local, independent radiology practice.”

Since 1949, Gaston Radiology has proudly served the needs of patients in and around Gaston county, part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. The practice includes fellowship-trained radiologists practicing the following subspecialties: cardiothoracic, abdominal, interventional, musculoskeletal, mammography, neuroradiology, and nuclear medicine.

Gaston Radiology provides 24/7/365 medical imaging services for CaroMont Health, a regional health system that includes a 435-bed hospital. The group practice also staffs two outpatient imaging centers equipped with advanced medical imaging technology and operates a mobile MRI.

“Staying at the forefront of quality and innovation to provide the best level of patient care has always been our guiding principle,” said Richard Herring MD, president, Gaston Radiology. “We are excited for the opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded groups within the Strategic Radiology coalition to strengthen our clinical and business practices even further.”

In addition to providing inpatient and outpatient imaging services, Gaston Radiology maintains high visibility in the community through sponsorship of many charitable organizations and events and is an active advocate for community health through its breast and lung cancer screening programs.

About Strategic Radiology

Strategic Radiology is a coalition of independent, private radiology practices, representing more than 1,100 radiologists. The coalition’s goal is to achieve higher quality patient care and more cost-efficient delivery of medical imaging through an integrated approach of shared data and best practices, interchanging clinical expertise, and consolidating certain practice expenses. It operates the nation’s only radiology-focused Patient Safety Organization listed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. http://www.StrategicRadiology.org.

SR Members:

  • Asheville Radiology Associates; Asheville, NC

  • Casper Medical Imaging and Outpatient Radiology; Casper, WY

  • Central Illinois Radiological Associates; Peoria, IL

  • Gaston Radiology, Gastonia, NC

  • The Hill Medical Corporation; Pasadena, CA

  • Huron Valley Radiology; Ann Arbor, MI

  • Inland Imaging; Spokane, WA

  • Mecklenburg Radiology Associates; Charlotte, NC

  • Medical Center Radiology Group; Orlando, FL

  • Minneapolis Radiology Associates; Minneapolis, MN

  • Modesto Radiological Medical Group (MRMG); Modesto, CA

  • Mountain Medical Physician Specialists; Salt Lake City, UT

  • Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates; Waterbury, CT

  • Northwest Radiology; Indianapolis, IN

  • Quantum Radiology; Atlanta, GA

  • Radiologic Medical Services; Iowa City, IA

  • Radiology Associates; Jeffersonville, IN

  • Radiology Associates of Macon; Macon, GA

  • Radiology Associates of North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

  • Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Tallahassee, FL

  • Rome Radiology Group; Rome, GA

  • Southeast Radiology, Ltd.; Glen Mills, PA

  • Tower Imaging Medical Group; Santa Monica, CA

  • United Imaging Consultants; Mission, KS

  • University Radiology; East Brunswick, NJ

  • X-Ray Consultants; South Bend, IN

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