CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Dental finds an overwhelming majority of U.S. adults value dental insurance in supporting overall wellness, according to the recently released 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions…
The WillowTree team was motivated to create a better solution, and the result was Vocable AAC. With subtle head movements, users control a cursor on a smartphone or tablet to type letters or select custom phrases from personalized categories. This enabled accessible communication for individuals affected by conditions such as MS, ALS, stroke, autism, and spinal cord injuries, as well as intubated hospital patients, but users still had to navigate the entire alphabet to respond. In 2021, Vocable won a Webby Award for “Experimental & Innovation Apps,” but the team did not rest on these laurels.
Today, the Vocable AAC app takes a quantum leap forward. The new Smart Assist feature actually listens to caregivers and gives the user likely response options based on generative AI natural language models. The integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT allows the app to retain conversational context, enhance predictive pattern detection, and bolster semantic understanding of a caregiver’s speech. In lay terms, this means the application now acts as a translator between caregivers and non-verbal individuals, who can communicate more naturally by pointing to AI-generated responses.
To better illustrate why this is so powerful, imagine a caregiver asking a non-verbal user, “What would you like for dinner?”
Andrew Carter, Staff Software Engineer at WillowTree, emphasizes the transformative quality of Vocable AAC’s new integration: “ChatGPT is a conversational interface, it’s literally made for this. It understands an entire conversation’s history, providing better AI-generated responses for the non-verbal user to select.”
Response from users has shown the life-changing potential of this free app:
This significant update from WillowTree is only a glimpse into the future of voice technology. Coming in October 2023, Hachette will publish WillowTree’s President Tobias Dengel’s book, The Sound of the Future: The Coming Age of Voice Technology, illustrating how voice technology is set to revolutionize life and business — much like the internet revolution in the ’90s and mobile computing a decade later.
With Vocable AAC, WillowTree continues to give a voice to millions and remind us all of our shared human connections. For more information, visit: https://www.willowtreeapps.com/case-studies/vocable
About WillowTree
WillowTree, a TELUS International Company, is a digital experience consultancy partnering with the world’s most admired brands to tackle their thorniest challenges. The company designs and builds mobile apps and websites, launches personalized and automated marketing campaigns, and does it all with the latest in Generative AI and machine learning. WillowTree staffs small, elite teams to minimize the time from idea to code and concept to campaign — all with a relentless focus on ROI. WillowTree’s client roster spans industries and the Fortune 500, including T-Mobile, Marriott, Allianz, Dexcom, PepsiCo, FOX Sports, Synchrony, Domino’s, and Manulife. Founded in 2008, WillowTree has a team of 1,000+ strategists, designers, engineers, and data scientists across 13 global studios. Discover more about WillowTree and its suite of services at www.willowtreeapps.com.
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The report discusses how age is highly consequential to wealth; As individuals age, earnings rise and assets have more time to appreciate. Collectively, Latinos are significantly younger than the general population. Education is also highly correlated with income; In 2019, Latinos with a college degree had a median income 79.5 percent greater than those without. Education also provides exposure to wealth-building principles.
Latinos who own a home have a median net worth that is, on average, 27.4 times that of renters. The connection between homeownership and wealth is especially consequential for Latinos, who hold 54.1 percent of their total wealth in real estate. The Urban Institute estimates that 70% of homeownership growth in America over the next 20 years will come from Hispanic homebuyers.
“Latinos are just beginning to age into their prime earning and investing years, and as they continue to age and become more educated, their economic impact will undoubtedly grow,” said Sara Rodriguez, Hispanic Wealth Project Chairperson. She added, “Supporting the growth of Hispanic wealth will ensure both the financial stability of Hispanic individuals and families and the greater prosperity of the U.S. economy.”
Latinos are starting businesses at almost twice the rate of their non-Hispanic white counterparts, and Latino-owned employer firms are growing their revenue and number of employees more quickly. There are now more than 375,000 Latino-owned employer businesses in the U.S. Self-employed Hispanic households have, on average, 5 times the median net worth of households that are employed by others.
Diversification of assets is critical to wealth building and, in addition to non-financial assets like home and business equity, financial assets are also highly correlated with net worth. Latino families who own non-cash financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts, have a median net worth that is, on average, 10.6 times that of families who do not. The potential for growth in this area is substantial, because currently only 41.5 percent of Hispanic households invest in any form of non-cash financial asset, and only 25.5 percent own a retirement account.
“Implementing recommendations centered on the three wealth-building pillars—homeownership, business ownership, and financial assets—will expedite wealth accumulation within the Latino community,” said Gary Acosta Co-Founder & CEO of NAHREP.
Part two of this report, scheduled for release in late fall 2023, will analyze updated household wealth data from the Federal Reserve, assess progress toward HWP goals, and explore the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on Latino net worth.
NAHREP and The Hispanic Wealth Project remain steadfast in their commitment to empowering the Hispanic community through financial education and opportunities for wealth creation.
About NAHREP:
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®), a nonprofit 501(c)6 trade association, is dedicated to advancing sustainable homeownership for the Hispanic community in America. NAHREP has a network of over 40,000 real estate professionals and 100 local chapters nationwide, hosting several national events per year and publishing multiple industry cornerstone reports annually and multimedia content. Join us in advocating for policies that grow sustainable Latino homeownership, read our 2023 policy priorities here.
About the Hispanic Wealth Project:
The Hispanic Wealth Project (HWP), a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, is committed to empowering Latinos to fully participate and prosper in the U.S. economy through education, small business development and sustainable homeownership.
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Orlando Camargo, NAHREP, 6197194800, [email protected], https://nahrep.org
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“We are extremely proud of what we do and grateful for our recognition, under the category of machining technology, as a Top Shop”, said Robert Kufner, SDP/SI President and CEO. “As a manufacturer of high-precision gears and mechanical components, we understand the importance of new technology and the benefits it provides. Because of this, we invest heavily each year in the latest CNC equipment, automation, and tools available, ensuring our customers receive the high-quality components they rely on.”
“Congratulations to the team at Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument upon qualifying as a 2023 Modern Machine Shop Top Shop,” said Bryce Ellis, vice president of Metalworking Media. “The Top Shops vetting process is stringent, and being selected is a testament to your diligent efforts and invaluable impact on the industry.”
Hundreds of shops participate in Top Shops annually, resulting in a wealth of data and statistics that prove invaluable for discovering and assessing areas for growth and improvement, including machining technology, performance and practices, business strategy, and human resources.
About Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument (SDP/SI) a Designatronics company
Established 1950 as a comprehensive source for small mechanical and electromechanical components, SDP/SI concentrates on the design and manufacture of precision gears, high-performing mechanical components, and customized solutions for motion control and small power transmission applications. Components are manufactured and assembled to world-class-quality levels in Hicksville, New York. ISO 9001 + AS9100 certified. Product specifications, 3D CAD models, technical information and 24/7 shopping are available at http://www.sdp-si.com
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WUXI, China, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — September 25th, 2023, BioCity Biopharma and AstraZeneca signed an agreement to collaborate on a Phase Ib/II clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of BioCity’s BC3402, a monoclonal antibody (mAb) targeting the T cell immunoglobulin…
“Pharmacies have become the face of neighborhood health and wellness, as more than 90% of Americans live within five miles of a retail pharmacy,” said Steven C. Anderson, FASAE, CAE, IOM, President & Chief Executive Officer of NACDS. “We are honored to work alongside our campaign collaborators to build healthy communities. This is part of an NACDS health and wellness innovation platform that can be viewed as ‘pharmacy plus’ – leveraging the total store for the total person. A poll conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by NACDS September 9 to 11 found that more than 8-in-10 Americans support a role for pharmacists in helping patients understand their nutritional choices – so that is powerful trust to build on.”
The campaign website, NourishMyHealth.org, will serve as the campaign hub for information and resources from the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association®, and the American Heart Association. It will also feature the Healthy Food Guide and a five-question food and nutrition security survey from the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University through a digital platform hosted by Higi, a health engagement company.
“The link between diet and cancer is often overlooked,” said Laura Makaroff, senior vice president of cancer prevention at the American Cancer Society. “An estimated four to five percent of cancer cases can be attributed to a poor diet. A healthy diet can reduce the risk of several types of cancer and improve overall quality of life.”
“Healthy living can lower an individual’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes and can help those living with diabetes better manage the condition,” said Charles “Chuck” Henderson, chief executive officer of the ADA. “By helping people understand what foods are healthy and nutritious, we can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases and lower the risk of people developing complications from diabetes.”
“A heart-healthy dietary pattern can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions,” said Mitchell S.V. Elkind, M.D., M.S., FAHA, chief clinical science officer of the American Heart Association and a tenured professor of neurology and epidemiology at Columbia University. “Our hope is to educate more people about how to lead a healthier life by making healthier food choices, and managing their risk factors for heart disease, including high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity.”
“We are at an all-hands-on-deck moment to increase awareness of our national crisis of diet-related diseases, help Americans make healthier food choices, and introduce sensible policies to make nourishing food available and affordable for all,” said Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, a cardiologist and Director of the Food is Medicine Institute. “Pharmacies are often trusted sources of information and embedded within their communities and can be important catalysts to help achieve these crucial goals.”
Currently, more than 10 chain pharmacy companies have indicated their intent to participate at select locations through the end of the year, leveraging scheduled wellness events, immunization clinics, and American Diabetes Month in November.
To learn more about the “Nourish My Health Campaign,” visit http://www.NourishMyHealth.org.
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Kathleen Bashur, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, (703) 837-4367, [email protected], https://www.nacds.org
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“We created an easy way to match one’s needs with specific cannabinoids and products,” she said.
The Cannabinoid Quiz asks three questions:
Quiz takers receive their results and a coupon code for a free packet of THC Mood Gummies ($25 value).
Unlike CBD quizzes which only select CBD products by type or strength, Rare Cannabinoid Company’s quiz shows the specific cannabinoid or combination of cannabinoids with the most potential benefits given the user’s answers. Quiz takers can look up more information on those cannabinoids and find links to articles and scientific studies on them.
Then, based on their needs, chosen amount of THC content, and product type, quiz takers are matched with cannabinoid oils, gummies, or topicals.
For example, if someone takes the cannabinoid quiz and says:
Their results show:
Recommended Cannabinoids THCV (for appetite suppression and energy) and CBDV (for sociability, memory, and tranquility)
Products selected for them are: pure THCV tincture, THCV CBD, extra strength THCV gummies with CBD, and CBDV distillate.
“You can also take the quiz multiple times to target different needs. You might find you can use CBG products for soreness after exercise, CBDA or THC Mood Gummies for occasional nausea, and CBN gummies for sleep at night,” said the spokesperson.
Quiz takers will need to enter their email address to receive results and their coupon code for a free packet of 10 THC Mood Gummies.
Mood Gummies each contain 5mg delta-9-THC or relaxation as well as high levels of CBC cannabinoid for improved mood and CBD for calm, balance, and the entourage effect.
Mood Gummies ship to all locations within the United States. No purchase required. However, customers will need to pay shipping fees or spend $75+ for free shipping.
Rare Cannabinoid Company grew out of Hawaiian Choice, a luxury Hawaiian CBD brand established in 2017. The company offers the largest selection of naturally occurring rare cannabinoid oils and gummies as well as Hawaiian CBD products, Pet CBD, and hemp-derived delta-9-THC gummies. Products can be found in hundreds of stores across the United States, Asia, and South America. Brick-and-mortar stores can visit wholesale website Wellness Orders to learn more about stocking both Rare Cannabinoid Company and Hawaiian Choice products.
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Jennifer Carlile, Rare Cannabinoid Company, +18087621313, [email protected], www.rarecannabinoidco.com
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1. NEO-
NEO was previously known as Antshares. Founded in 2014 by Erik Zhang and Da HongFei, it is an open-source decentralized blockchain. There are two native NEO coins, NEO and NEO Gas. It helps in smart contract development and enables digital assets. NEO is not a mineable cryptocurrency.
It is estimated that NEO will have around 100 million coins. Out of which 50 million will be available for cross investments, contingencies, and developers. However, users can buy NEO on exchanges such as PayBito. NEO is intentionally created to grant voting rights and ownership. It will also have market value.
2. EGLD-
The former name of EGLD was MultiversX. It was founded in 2017 by Lucian Todea and two brothers Lucian Mincu and Benjamin. It is a blockchain platform and is known for concentrating on apps and enterprise solutions. The main Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is its ability to manage a large number of transactions.
ELGD (Electronic Gold) coin is the main product of MultiversX. Users pay the coin as transaction fees. It also enables exchanges between the platform’s users. Governance token is another crucial feature of ELGD. The ELGD coin supply is limited and it starts at 20,000,000.
3. APT-
Aptos (APT) is a blockchain and is considered to be scalable, safe, and upgradable. Its blockchain was developed by the Diem blockchain developers. Numerous protocols of APT are considered to be scalable, dependable, and safe. Aptos uses the Move language for programming. It has many security features. Aptos has a modular approach to transaction processing. It is hyper-efficient compared to other blockchain systems.
APT is intentionally created for high levels of scalability. It has parallel processing and horizontal scalability. The APT token is interoperable. It often uses a standard implementation that makes interoperability easier. The focus is on allowing liquidity by having fungible, semi-fungible, and non-fungible tokens.
Raj Chowdhury, the PayBito chief states that “the bearish situation in the crypto market will not discourage crypto traders. More traders are investing in popular cryptocurrencies at lower prices. There are diverse trading scopes for those who facilitate new coins.”
About PayBito:
PayBito is an online platform for launching a crypto business in Crypto Trading, Brokerage, Payments, Tokenization, ICO, and banking. The platform is designed and managed by a team with rich experience in Banking security systems, Cryptocurrency trading, and Blockchain technology. It is available in the web version as well as in iOS and Android stores. PayBito services include white label cryptocurrency exchange, white-label payment gateway, exchange affiliate, and coin listing. PayBito offers some of the best rates and top-notch security in the crypto world.
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Coleen Facete, Hashcash Digest, +14159662907, [email protected]
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ –The personalized nutrition market size is expected to grow by USD 6.47 billion from 2022 to 2027. In addition, the growth momentum of the market will progress at a CAGR of 10.94% during the forecast period, according to Technavio. The growing…
