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Altec Lansing Showcases New Xpedition 850 and Thunder Speakers at CES 2020 to Bolster Current Line of Pro Audio Products


Altec Lansing Showcases new Pro Audio Products at CES 2020

Altec Lansing Showcases new Pro Audio Products at CES 2020

These speakers are the perfect middle ground between our smaller party speakers and our pro audio selection – great for prosumers, people who want the highest quality sound without the bulk or investment of high-cost professional speakers.

As a part of their professional audio speaker line, Altec Lansing introduces the Xpedition 850 and Thunder to their growing line of speakers. The two are part of a hybrid series of pro audio style speakers with an accessible price point geared toward consumers and aspiring DJs. These two speakers are the perfect addition to any party or tailgate with beat-driven lights and high-quality, crisp, clear sound.

“These speakers are the perfect middle ground between our smaller party speakers and our pro audio selection – great for prosumers, people who want the highest quality sound without the bulk or investment of high-cost professional speakers,” said Ike S. Franco, CEO of Altec Lansing. “The Thunder and Xpedition are solutions to the need for the high-quality sound expected of pro audio equipment, blended with the fun features that have become a staple at sporting events, parties and outdoor functions.”

Key features of the Thunder and Xpedition 850 include:

Altec Lansing Thunder:

  • Rechargeable weather resistant PA speaker
  • Powerful 15″ subwoofer
  • Battery powered Bluetooth speaker
  • 500 watts of peak power
  • Proprietary simple front-facing control panel
  • Water resistant storage pocket
  • IPX4-rated- splash-proof
  • Beast Mode boosts the bass for even more sound
  • Link to a second Altec Thunder with True Wireless Bluetooth linking
  • Microphone and stand included
  • USB and FM radio playback
  • Trolley and wheels for ultimate in portability

Altec Lansing Xpedition 850:

  • Perfect portable party speaker- features built-in cup holders and bottle opener
  • Dual 8″ woofers and three 1″ tweeters
  • 420 watts of peak power
  • Built-in customizable party lights LED strobe lights that beat and sync to music
  • IP67 waterproof rating and designed to float with speakers out of the water
  • Beast Mode boosts the bass for even more sound
  • Play it horizontally or vertically
  • Link to a second Altec Xpedition 850 with Bluetooth pairing
  • Battery Life: Up to 24 hours of playtime

The new Altec Lansing Xpedition 850 and Thunder are available now for $399.99 and $349.88, respectively, along with the rest of Altec Lansing’s pro audio products with an MSRP ranging from $199.88 to $2,499.95. Visit the Altec Lansing booth at CES 2020 in Central Hall – 16029 to check the brand’s entire offering of audio products.

For more information on products from Altec Lansing, visit http://www.alteclansing.com.

About Altec Lansing

Since 1927, generations of music enthusiasts have recognized Altec Lansing as a premier brand that consistently delivers high quality and rich sound in a host of audio products including; headphones, earphones, Everything-Proof speakers, home and car audio, DJ speakers, turntables, mobile accessories, gaming accessories and more. Altec Lansing provides a seamless combination of beautiful design aesthetics and terrific sound to exceed every audiophile’s expectations. Those who know audio, know Altec Lansing. http://www.alteclansing.com / @alteclansingofficial

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United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Durham One Fund Now Accepting Donations to Support Durham Residents Displaced During McDougald Terrace Evacuation


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United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Durham One Fund will begin accepting donations to support Durham’s McDougald Terrace residents impacted by the high carbon monoxide levels and mold conditions.

United Way of the Greater Triangle announced today that the Durham One Fund will begin accepting donations to support the McDougald Terrace residents impacted by the high carbon monoxide levels and mold conditions reported within the housing authority complex last week. The organization is also immediately allocating nearly $53,000 of funds currently available through the Durham One Fund to provide $250 stipends that individuals and families who have been, or plan to be, evacuated can use to purchase food and other personal items.

“These individuals and families already have enough to worry about without the added pressure of surviving a dangerous situation like this one. It’s imperative as a community that we have support structures in place to help our neighbors when they need it most and that’s exactly what the Durham One Fund was designed to do,” said Eric Guckian, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Triangle. “We are devastated for the people who have lost loved ones, are displaced from their homes, or are suffering from health-related conditions as a result of this situation and we are committed to providing the short-term and long-term support they need to stabilize and rebuild their lives in the days, months, and years following.”

Individuals can donate directly to the Durham One Fund online at https://unitedwaytriangle.org/durham-one-fund/

The Durham One Fund was created by United Way of the Greater Triangle – along with partners including Triangle Community Foundation, Durham County, City of Durham, Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Durham, Discover Durham, Upstream Works Collaborative, and other local nonprofit organizations – in response to April 2019’s gas explosion in Downtown Durham and has already distributed more than $160,000 to support those affected by that disaster. The fund’s goal is to provide short-term and long-term support that will help stabilize and re-build the lives of individuals and families impacted by loss, injury, displacement, disruption, and/or other impacts as a result of unforeseen disasters.

More than 170 families have been displaced from McDougald Terrace to surrounding hotels since Durham Housing Authority began evacuations on January 3. Another 40 families are currently on a waiting list to receive a hotel voucher.

Physical items including gently used clothing, shoes, and jackets as well as unopened toiletries, feminine products, baby formula and food, and non-perishable food items are greatly needed. Donations can be dropped off to the Durham Housing Authority at the T.A. Grady Recreation Center (531 Lakeland St., Durham, NC 27701).

United Way of the Greater Triangle will be working with Ashley Canady, President of McDougald Terrace Public Housing Council to identify and distribute the immediate $250 stipends to displaced residents.

If you are involved with a nonprofit or government entity that has experienced an unbudgeted or unforeseen increase in critical services as a result of the McDougald Terrace evacuation and would like to request Durham One Fund support, please contact Nick Allen, Chief Program Officer at United Way of the Greater Triangle, at nallen@unitedwaytriangle.org.

About United Way of the Greater Triangle:

United Way of the Greater Triangle’s mission is to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility through the power of partnerships, with support provided across four counties: Durham, Johnston, Orange, and Wake, NC. Through three impact focus areas – Cradle to Career, Healthy Families, and Equity in Leadership – United Way supports 84 nonprofit organizations doing the on-the-ground work needed to break the cycle of poverty. To learn more, visit http://www.unitedwaytriangle.org.

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Spas of America’s 100 Favorite Spas of 2019


Spa and wellness travel is not only about pampering and relaxation. Today, guests are exploring exciting new wellness experiences, dynamic spa-themed hotels and resorts, and rewarding multi-day/week spa retreats.

North America’s healthy passion for spa and wellness travel is alive and well, as illustrated by Spas of America’s annual list of the Top 100 Spas. The No. 1 spa and wellness travel website today unveiled its Top 100 Spas of 2019, based on unique page views and consumer choices on https://www.spasofamerica.com. The annual award provides insight into consumers’ favorite spas of the year.

The Top 100 Spas of 2019 list includes 76 spas from the United States, 18 spas from Canada, four from Mexico, and one each from The Bahamas and Jamaica. The No.1 spa for 2019 was the fitness and hiking-influenced Red Mountain Resort with its Sagestone Spa in St. George, Utah.

The most popular spa experience was the growing Health category, which includes Fitness, Health and Weight Loss, with a combined 16 spas. The health benefits of natural Mineral Hot Springs followed with 15 spas, tying the convenience and excitement of City spa experiences with 15. Mountain spas followed with 12 spas, Casino and Country with 10 each, Beach with seven, Ocean with six, Lake with four, Wine with three, and Desert with two spas.

“The North American spa and wellness industry continues to evolve,” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver. “Spa and wellness travel is not only about pampering and relaxation. Today, guests are exploring exciting new wellness experiences, dynamic spa-themed hotels and resorts, and rewarding multi-day/week spa retreats, contributing to lasting change in their lives.”

“We are excited to learn about achieving Spas of America’s No. 1 spa for 2019,” says Tracey Welsh, general manager of Red Mountain Resort. “Our team has strived hard to create personal experiences for our guests and inspire wellness through adventure at our beautiful Southwestern Utah resort. We look forward to welcoming guests to our unique fitness and hiking experience in beautiful St. George, Utah.”

Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas of 2019

1.    Red Mountain Resort, St. George, Utah

2.    Skaná, The Spa at Turning Stone Resort, Verona, New York

3.    Aspira Spa, The Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

4.    New Life Hiking Spa, Killington, Vermont

5.    Spa Shiki at the Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark, Missouri

6.    Feathers Spa at the Peabody Hotel Memphis, Tennessee

7.    The Spa at the Joule, Dallas, Texas

8.    Spa at Grand National, Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, Opelika, Alabama

9.    The Spa at Ross Bridge, Birmingham, Alabama

10.    Spa Walden, Walden Inn & Spa, Walden, Ohio

11.    The Spa at Cliff House, Cape Neddick, Maine

12.    The Spa at French Lick, French Lick, Indiana

13.    Remède Spa, St. Regis, Mexico City, Mexico

14.    Soul Spa, The Westin Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi

15.    Crystal Spa, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Thompsonville, Michigan

16.    Grotto Spa, Tigh-Na-Mara Spa Resort, Parksville, British Columbia

17.    The Spa at The Shoals, Florence, Alabama

18.    The Greenbrier Spa, White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

19.    The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania

20.    Miraj Hammam Toronto, Shangri-La Toronto, Ontario

21.    Springs Eternal Spa, Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford, Pennsylvania

22.    Immerse Spa, MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit, Michigan

23.    The Spa at White Oaks Resort, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

24.    The Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente, Rancho Mirage, California

25.    The Spa at The Omni Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia

26.    Deerfield Health Retreat & Spa, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

27.    Spa Eastman, Eastman, Quebec

28.    Roosevelt Baths & Spa at Gideon Putnam Resort, Saratoga Springs, New York

29.    The Spa at Beau Rivage, Biloxi, Mississippi

30.    Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, San Luis Obispo, California

31.    Trillium Spa at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania

32.    Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Miami Beach, Florida

33.    Bamford Haybarn Spa, 1 Hotel, Brooklyn, New York

34.    Pala Spa, Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California

35.    Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, Blue Mountains, Ontario

36.    Sunrise Springs Spa Resort, Santa Fe, New Mexico

37.    Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, Colorado

38.    The Spa at Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, Idaho

39.    Healing Waters Spa, Saratoga Resort and Spa, Saratoga, Wyoming

40.    Hibiscus Spa & Salon, Westin Las Vegas, Nevada

41.    Sole’renity Spa at the Artesian Hotel, Sulphur, Oklahoma

42.    Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan

43.    Espiritu Spa, Costa Baja Resort, La Paz, Mexico

44.    The Marsh, Minnetonka, Minnesota

45.    The Spa at Ritz Carlton, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

46.    Turtle Cove Spa, Mountain Harbor Resort, Mount Ida, Arkansas

47.    Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, British Columbia

48.    The Spa at Stowe Mountain Lodge, Stowe, Vermont

49.    The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge, Park City, Utah

50.    Relache Spa Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas

51.    Spa Terre, The Josie Hotel, Rossland, British Columbia

52.    Healing Springs Spa, Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, British Columbia

53.    Golden Door, San Marcos, California

54.    Drift Spa, Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, Ucluelet, British Columbia

55.    Movara Fitness Resort, St. George, Utah

56.    Miraj Hammam Spa, Vancouver, British Columbia

57.    Palazoo Bontadosi Hotel & Spa, Montefalco, Italy

58.    Hippocrates Health Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida

59.    Remède Spa, St. Regis, Atlanta, Georgia

60.    Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas

61.    Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa, Minnesota

62.    Jewel Grande Resort & Spa, Montego Bay, Jamaica

63.    Spa Mandalay, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

64.    The Spring Resort and Spa, Desert Hot Springs, California

65.    The Spa at Wine & Roses, Lodi, California

66.    Eforea Spa, Hilton Sedona Resort Bell Rock, Sedona, Arizona

67.    The Spa at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta

68.    Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, Jalisco, Mexico

69.    Spa of the Rockies, Glenwood, Colorado

70.    Pacific Mist Spa, Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa, Courtenay, British Columbia

71.    Luna Spa at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona

72.    The Ritz Carlton Spa, Bachelor Gulch Spa, Avon, Colorado

73.    Woodlands Spa, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, Pennsylvania

74.    Stillwater Spa, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Incline Village, Nevada

75.    ESPA at Baha Mar, Grand Hyatt, Nassau, The Bahamas

76.    Aarna Spa, Pasea Hotel & Spa, Huntington Beach, California

77.    Spa Without Walls, The Fairmont Orchid, Kohala Coast, Hawaii

78.    Boathouse Spa and Baths, Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia

79.    The Bathhouse Spa, Delano Las Vegas, Nevada

80.    Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Corona, California

81.    Health Club & Spa at Fairmont Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

82.    Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico

83.    Carson Hot Springs Bath House, Carson, Washington

84.    Exhale Spa Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey

85.    Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs, Ojo Caliente, New Mexico

86.    Auberge Spa Hotel Jerome, Aspen, Colorado

87.    Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, Elora, Ontario

88.    Mii Amo, A Destination Spa at Enchantment Resort, Sedona, Arizona

89.    The Spa at Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe, Victoria, British Columbia

90.    Spa Khakara, Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii

91.    The Spa at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta

92.    Ste. Anne’s Spa, Grafton, Ontario

93.    Healing Arts Center & Spa, Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito, California

94.    Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills, Plymouth, Massachusetts

95.    Mynd Spa & Salon, The Willard InterContinental, Washington, District of Columbia

96.    Hilton Head Health, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

97.    Tree Spa at Hidden Pond, Kennebunkport, Maine

98.    Solace Spa & Salon, Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana

99.    The Spa at Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid, New York

100.    Spa La Vie at Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, Louisiana

Source: Google Analytics, January 1–December 31, 2019. Rankings are determined by unique page views of global spa and wellness travel consumers who visit Spas of America throughout the year. The Top 100 Spas of 2019 comprises the top 10% of all spa listings on http://www.spasofamerica.com.

Liberty IT Solutions Awarded $4M System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) Operability Enhancement Services Task Order


Liberty IT Solutions LLC, which specializes in Health Information Technology, has been awarded a four-year (12-month Base Period plus three 12-month Option Periods) Task Order (TO) to enhance operability of the System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

SCCM is the VA’s central patching tool for all updates to endpoints enterprise-wide. Continued SCCM system health is vital to VA’s ability to deliver up-to-date services across the country. Under this TO, Liberty, along with its partner ManTech International Corporation, will support the SCCM hardware/software and updates needed to maintain this system health. This also includes support for VA field offices to enable staff to efficiently troubleshoot problems and conduct maintenance activities.

Liberty CEO, Bill Greene, says of the win: “Enhancing the operability of the System Center Configuration Manager is an important task that Liberty is looking forward to working on with VA. We are excited to continue to modernize SCCM, in keeping with our commitment to the future of Health IT and a higher standard of service for Veterans.”

As the number of endpoints continues to rapidly expand and diversify, Liberty will also work to modernize the system, incorporating innovative technologies and project management approaches that will enhance cloud and mobile capabilities on SCCM. These efforts will ensure that SCCM can continue to support care for Veterans now and as their needs develop into the future.

About Liberty

Liberty IT Solutions delivers transformative services and support to multiple government agencies across a diverse portfolio of Health IT projects. Our team believes that lines of code can change lives and is driven to enable that to happen more often, more securely and more efficiently.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Liberty IT Solutions at 571.356.9627 or email at transformation@libertyits.com.

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Car Insurance Tips 2020 – How To Purchase Coverage Online


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“Online car insurance quotes allow customers to make an educated choice and customize offers. In this way, you can choose how much you are willing to pay for coverage”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post explaining how to purchase car insurance online, in a faster and more effective way.

For more info and free car insurance quote online, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/5-tips-buying-car-insurance-online/

Insurance companies recommend drivers to use online car insurance quotes, compare prices and after that, purchase coverage online. Making online transactions is time-effective and more convenient for both the buyer and the insurance company. For a faster and easier shopping experience, a person should follow the next tips:


  • Keep the car and the current coverage documents nearby. In order to purchase car insurance, clients must provide first a series of information regarding driving history, car details, and personal info. While some details are easy to fill in, for some info, like the car’s exact model, body type, number of cylinders or VIN number, some documents will be really useful.
  • Visit the state’s Department of Insurance website for a basic view of the local insurance market. Also, each state has different legislation regarding auto insurance. The local Department of Insurance provides the necessary info. Drivers should know more about the minimum state requirement, laws involving totaled or stolen cars, usage of credit score in premium’s determination and so on.
  • Compare car insurance quotes from multiple websites. It is recommended to get as many quotes as possible before buying coverage. To get in touch with multiple insurance companies selling in a particular area, use a brokerage website. The user will get filtered results that match his selections and vehicle, then he can sort them by price.
  • Use correct info when requesting quotes or purchasing coverage. A client’s honesty is crucial for any insurance company. Naturally, they will check if the info provided online matches with the real data. Hiding recent traffic violations is no use since the insurance companies will investigate with authorities. Lying or hiding information is considered fraud and it is punishable by law.
  • Simulate various coverage options. Insurance websites allow customers to fully customize their coverage options. They can select coverage limits, deductibles, apply for various offers (for example apply to Snapshot monitoring programs) and even customize when to pay the premiums and how. Online tools then will calculate the price and will display it. Simulating various coverage options will help drivers design the coverage they want,


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

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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Syniti Welcomes Industry Veteran & Data Thought Leader Chris Knerr as Chief Digital Officer


Syniti formerly BackOffice Associates

Kevin Campbell, Syniti CEO said, “Chris is a powerhouse whose proven success, background and experience will help accelerate our data strategy and analytics organization and offerings. He will be a critical strategic growth driver for the organization.”

Syniti, formerly BackOffice Associates, today announced that industry veteran and data thought leader Chris Knerr, CEO and co-founder of Mareana, has been named Syniti’s Chief Digital Officer.

As Syniti scales in growth, Chris will lead the expansion of Syniti’s Data Strategy practice and Unstructured Data/Analytics offerings globally — both serve as key strategic elements of Syniti’s global strategy.

“I am thrilled to be joining Syniti at this critical inflection point in our growth,” said Chris Knerr, Chief Digital Officer. “We have an incredible opportunity to bring even more value to our customers in their Data Journey through strategy, analytics, and an industry-leading, holistic approach to Data. A robust Digital Strategy depends on Data Strategy and execution, and we’re uniquely positioned through our world-class software and services to deliver on that business value.”

Kevin Campbell, Syniti CEO said, “Chris is a powerhouse whose proven success, background and experience will help accelerate our data strategy and analytics organization and offerings. He brings a unique, holistic perspective to data-focused business transformation. As a former Fortune 50 Client Executive Sponsor for large-scale data migrations at Johnson & Johnson, as well as a Syniti alliance partner who has co-sold significant Syniti software and services, he will be a critical strategic growth driver for the organization.”

Most recently, Chris was CEO of Mareana, a high-growth enterprise software tech start-up and management consulting company, which he founded to help clients monetize unstructured data and improve business analytics outcomes using AI and machine learning.

Prior to founding Mareana, Chris was a senior leader at Johnson & Johnson and led strategy, governance, and execution for a massive global portfolio of technology-enabled enterprise programs across the Consumer, Med Device and Pharma businesses, including a high investment 10-year SAP transformation, as well as Johnson & Johnson’s largest commercial contracting transformation. As a transformational leader, Chris also helped established Centers of Excellence for Enterprise Master Data Management, Global Supply Chain, Global Finance, North America Distribution & Customer Service, and North America Commercial Contracting.

He holds a BA in Philosophy from Columbia University and an MBA from Cornell University. Chris serves on the boards of several tech companies and non-profits, and guest lectures at Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management.

About Syniti

Syniti, formerly BackOffice Associates, was founded in 1996 to solve business’ complex data challenges, bringing synergy between data and business, delivering confidence and progress along clients’ business transformation journey. Through a combination of unique data expertise, services, and intelligent software leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, we help clients manage their data journey from data conversion to data quality, data archival and replication, master data management, analytics, information governance, and data strategy. Syniti is a portfolio company of private equity firm BridgeGrowth Partners LLC.

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Tampa General Hospital Improves Digital Patient Access with Odoro Platform


TGH partners with Odoro to deliver Digital Patient Access

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“Our patients are asking for a robust ability to find the right provider at a time when it’s convenient for them. We are excited to partner with Odoro, because we think it will allow our patients to easily schedule their care” -Jason Swoboda, TGH

Odoro, a leader in digital patient access solutions, today announced a new partnership with Tampa General Hospital (TGH), a recognized world-class hospital. TGH will adopt the Odoro digital platform, which gives patients fast and convenient online and self-scheduling 24/7 through multiple channels. The new partnership enables TGH to take its patient-centric approach to a new level with a mobile scheduling system that maximizes patient access and operational efficiency.

Harnessing Odoro’s comprehensive and innovative platform, TGH can optimally match patients with the right provider for improved patient satisfaction and retention, while reducing rates of cancellations and no-shows. Patients with smartphones, tablets or computers will find the platform easy to use, but less tech-savvy patients also can enjoy fast and easy access to appointments through Odoro’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution.

“Our patients are asking for a robust ability to find the right provider at a time when it’s convenient for them. We are excited to partner with Odoro, because we think it will allow our patients to easily schedule their care,” said Jason Swoboda, Associate Director of Emerging Technologies and Health Innovation at Tampa General Hospital. “Our patients expect to find and book appointments with the right provider quickly and easily with no waiting. Odoro’s innovative platform enables Tampa to deliver a patient-centric experience.”

TGH selected the Odoro solution for its capabilities to create fully customizable digital scheduling workflows that consider complex business logic and patient-provider preferences. Seamlessly integrated into Tampa’s website, Odoro’s matching algorithm, Schedlogic™, allows patients to easily find their optimal provider instantly 24/7. Accessible through Tampa’s website on any mobile/tablet device, the new real-time solution will also streamline the intake process and improve referrals management to further enhance patient engagement, while also driving operational efficiency.

“With patients now acting like consumers when choosing their providers, delivering a seamless digital front door experience is now even more critical than ever for health care organizations,” said Ohad Ranen, Odoro CEO. “We are therefore delighted to partner with Tampa to deliver a complete experience that makes finding, scheduling and accessing the right provider, easy, convenient and quick – much like shopping on Amazon.”

About Tampa General Hospital

Tampa General Hospital, a 1007-bed non-profit academic medical center, delivers world-class care as the region’s only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. It is one of the nation’s busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With five medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center and its 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to an 82-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital’s footprint includes 14 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Care and 15 outpatient Radiology Centers. Tampa Bay residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General Hospital is first in the state to open a command center in partnership with GE Healthcare. For more information, go to http://www.tgh.org.

About Odoro

Odoro is a leader in digital patient access solutions that support health systems to implement digital strategies that dramatically improve the front door experience. Taking into account patient-provider preferences and business logic, Odoro uniquely enables full customization and rapid implementation of health system’s very complex patient access workflows. Powered by its smart matching algorithm, SchedLogic™, Odoro ensures patients are rapidly matched with the right care provider at the right time for improved patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Using Odoro’s suite of digital solutions, health systems can now deliver comprehensive patient self-scheduling, streamline intake and enhance referrals management across enterprise-wide points of access. To learn more, please visit: http://www.odoro.com

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Entry-Level Flex 10B Rugged Windows Tablet Introduced, Providing Value to Enterprises


MobileDemand xTablet Flex 10B

MobileDemand Flex 10B Windows tablet

Our goal with the new Flex 10B is to provide reliable, cost-effective tablets to our customers so they can realize productivity improvements, even with basic needs.

MobileDemand, provider of rugged productivity enhancing mobility systems to firstline workers, today announced the xTablet Flex 10B, its third-generation Flex 10 rugged Windows®-based tablet. Built upon the foundation of its proven rugged predecessors in the Flex 10 series, the Flex 10B feature-rich tablet has the latest power and performance upgrades to help users maximize workforce efficiencies. With this launch, MobileDemand is enabling businesses to protect their investment and improve their bottom line with a budget-friendly industrial tablet.

MobileDemand offers the most extensive line of rugged tablets to find the right tablet for the job. Finding a tablet that can best fit the variety of mobile firstline worker needs may include a very basic, entry-level tablet like the new Flex 10B rugged tablet.

Weighing just two pounds, the Flex 10B packs portable performance into a durable 10.1-inch tablet. Set apart from consumer grade devices with its rugged exterior (passing military grade MIL-STD 810G drop test from 4 feet to concrete) and scratch-resistant screen protector, the Flex 10B can withstand accidents on the job to greatly extend the life of the tablet. The xTablet comes with an upgraded Intel Celeron Quad Core processor, the latest Windows 10 Pro operating system, 4G RAM memory and 128 GB storage for all day performance and productivity.

The Flex 10B is equipped with front- and rear-facing cameras, a long-lasting battery, a briefcase handle and back hand strap so mobile workers can utilize the flexibility and portability of a mobile device. The xTablet features Bluetooth and upgraded Wi-Fi. An optional keyboard converts the tablet into a fully functional touchscreen 2:1 style laptop. The new short snap plate for the patented quick release mounting system offers unlimited mounting options in any environment.

“We’re pleased to introduce the latest generation Flex 10B to enhance our growing and industry-leading line of rugged Windows devices,” says Matt Miller, President and founder of MobileDemand. “Our goal with the new Flex 10B is to provide reliable, cost-effective tablets to our customers so they can realize productivity improvements, even with basic needs.”

MobileDemand’s ever-expanding line of rugged tablets and cases are engineered to excel across a broad spectrum of industries and enterprise applications with high uptime. The entry-level Flex 10B meets basic needs of deploying tablets in the hands of firstline workers with basic touch screen, connectivity, ruggedness, carrying and mounting options. Similarly, the recently introduced Flex 10A with Android is the same form factor and basic features, only with Android instead of Windows. MobileDemand also offers an extensive line of ever-growing features and functionality to meet the needs of any given customer. These features include barcode scanning, mobile cellular connectivity, payment systems (MSRs, EMV readers), IP rated sealing, full docking system and hot swappable batteries.

About MobileDemand

Offering a broad family of devices, MobileDemand is a one-stop shop for powerful, all-weather rugged tablets with Microsoft Windows or Android, and rugged cases for Microsoft Surface and Apple iPad. xTablet ruggedized devices are the ideal tools for improving productivity and mobile worker decision making. With a portfolio of ten patents, MobileDemand is an innovator in mobile device productivity to industries such as retail, manufacturing, warehousing, field service, transportation, and healthcare as well as military and other public sectors. Tablets start at only $495. Additional information available at http://www.RuggedTabletPC.com.

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run to remember over $20,000


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wear blue co-founder Lisa Hallett and her son

“By supporting wear blue: run to remember’s Gold Star Race Program, and broader mission, Staypineapple is proving a powerful partner in empowering our nation’s families of fallen military heroes.”

Staypineapple is thrilled to present wear blue: run to remember with a gift of $23,932. During the month of November, all 10 Staypineapple hotels across the country participated in donating $1.00 from every occupied room to the wear blue: run to remember Gold Star Race and Gold Star Youth Mentorship programs with the end goal of reaching $20,000.

Michelle Barnet, president of Staypineapple stated “We are so happy to have partnered with such an amazing organization. They have touched so many lives in such a positive way. Staypineapple is proud to honor those who serve our great country. We are so grateful for their service and sacrifice. Thank you for keeping us all safe.”

wear blue: run to remember is a running community that serves as a support network for those preparing for a deployment, living through a deployment, recovering from a deployment and healing from loss sustained during deployment. It is an all-inclusive community in which participants are never asked to raise money to run. wear blue: run to remember officially participates in major national races including the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon series, the Army Ten Miler, and the Marine Corps Marathon.

wear blue’s co-founder Lisa Hallet says, “By supporting wear blue: run to remember’s Gold Star Race Program, and broader mission, Staypineapple is proving a powerful partner in empowering our nation’s families of fallen military heroes. Staypineapple helps our surviving families know that they belong to a grateful nation and supportive community. wear blue is proud to work with Staypineapple and grateful for their generous support and commitment to our military and their families.”

About wear blue: run to remember

wear blue: run to remember is a national nonprofit running community that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military. wear blue: run to remember creates a support network for military members and their families; it bridges the gap between military and civilian communities and it creates a living memorial for our country’s fallen military members. wear blue: run to remember exists for the fallen, for the fighting and for the families.

About Staypineapple

Based in the Pacific Northwest, Staypineapple represents a brand of ten privately owned and managed hotels in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Portland, and San Diego. Focused on thoughtful service and design with an uncanny knack for anticipating needs, the brand wholeheartedly embraces the pineapple’s symbol of hospitality and joy. For more information, visit http://www.staypineapple.com or call 866-866-7977

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Lifecycle Biotechnologies Releases 2020 Company Prospectus


2020 Lifecycle Prospectus

This prospectus embodies our passion for continued learning, and we loaded it with valuable information.

Lifecycle Biotechnologies announces the release of its 2020 prospectus. The Lifecycle prospectus features not just part numbers like what can be found in most catalogs, but rather, insightful information into Lifecycle’s business, it’s manufacturing facilities, the industries it supports, and that is all linked to the impact it has on the global life science industry. The goal? To provide an intelligence system – accurate, real-time data, distributed broadly and quickly, and presented in detail so that the reader can see and react to patterns in deciding for themselves what to do. The prospectus is an informational story not just about how Lifecycle makes an impact with each and every product and how it helps its customer to gain efficiencies, current and new alike, but to showcase the scientific advancements each market is achieving.

“We started this approach with our 2019 catalog, a first for our company, but wanted to amplify the usability and value of it as we enter a new decade,” said Aaron Schieving, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Lifecycle Biotechnologies. “This prospectus embodies our passion for continued learning, and we loaded it with valuable information. I challenge you to go through it and not learn something new.”

A prospectus is a brochure or other document describing the major features, attractions, or services of a place, institution, or business to prospective patrons, clients, owners, or members. Lifecycle’s prospectus expands on this definition with the many third-party published articles, penned by the Lifecycle team it includes. For those new to Lifecycle, the prospectus welcomes you into its facilities and demonstrates the company’s commitment to truly making a difference. For those long-term partners of the company, the prospectus will allow you to experience the same personalized experience you are accustomed to, as well as allow you to learn about additional ways to expand your relationship and simplify your supply chain while working with the same company you have come to know and trust.

“We are excited to be able to share our prospectus. It is available for download on the homepage of our website (http://www.lifecyclebio.com). Simply scroll down and click the option to download,” said Schieving. “It will be well worth the few second it takes to get your copy. You can also e-mail us at info@lifecyclebio.com to get your copy.”

To learn more about Lifecycle Biotechnologies, the industries it serves, or to get your copy of the new 2020 prospectus, please contact Lifecycle Biotechnologies at info@lifecyclebio.com, 817.840.7855, or http://www.lifecyclebio.com.

Based in Ft. Worth, TX, Lifecycle Biotechnologies has served the life science industry for over 40 years. Lifecycle’s products are the beginning of the lifecycle of the lifesaving and life-enhancing medical products used globally today. As a leading life sciences tools and service supplier, Lifecycle fully understands the critical role its products play in many of the world’s leading pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biologics, diagnostics, cellular agriculture, cell- and tissue-based products, and many other medical products. While Lifecycle’s products aren’t used to diagnose, treat, or cure patients, without their contribution, none of this would be possible.

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