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Technology: Computer

Dot Foods Selects Logistyx Technologies to Optimize Parcel Shipping

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Logistyx and its unified integration with JDA offers the ideal solution for optimizing our parcel shipping and other direct-to-consumer fulfillment services to effectively meet the demands of rapid e-commerce growth.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Logistyx Technologies (https://logistyx.com/), the leader in transportation management for parcel shipping, today announced Dot Foods, the largest food industry redistributor in North America, has selected Logistyx’s SaaS-based solutions to grow and expand its current parcel shipping capabilities to provide higher levels of service for its customers including food industry manufacturers and distributors.

To better accommodate customer needs and accelerate parcel fulfillment and shipping operations as it ramps up its e-commerce capabilities, Dot Foods chose Logistyx TME to seamlessly integrate with its JDA warehouse management system (WMS). Adopting this joint solution provides Dot Foods with advanced shipping capabilities that support all major parcel shipping operations, including label execution, automated carrier selection, rate shopping and carrier compliance. The joint product offering connects Dot Foods with more than 8,500 global parcel carrier services, including low-cost regional and local operators.

“Dot Foods is committed to providing our customers with the best possible service,” said Troy Schenk, Product Manager – Warehouse at Dot Foods. “Logistyx and its unified integration with JDA offers the ideal solution for optimizing our parcel shipping and other direct-to-consumer fulfillment services to effectively meet the demands of rapid e-commerce growth. The joint solutions will provide greater functionality to increase productivity and ship to our customers more efficiently.”

Logistyx TME is a multi-carrier shipping solution that can be embedded within JDA WMS to support all transportation management functions directly within JDA. Logistyx streamlines execution with a unified, 100% carrier-compatible parcel shipping solution that operates across the enterprise. From address validation, planning, rating and routing, execution and tracking, the software provides the most advanced capabilities available to JDA WMS users.

“As parcel growth and the demand for Amazon-like capabilities continue to rise, more companies recognize the need for automated and scalable multi-carrier shipping solutions,” said Logistyx President Ken Fleming. “Implementing Logistyx with JDA WMS streamlines the parcel fulfillment process for companies like Dot Foods and optimizes workflow to accelerate delivery times and reduce spend to help successfully navigate these new market dynamics.”

About Logistyx Technologies:

Logistyx Technologies is the leader in Transportation Management for parcel shipping, providing an unmatched global multi-carrier network, predictive analytics and full visibility into customer deliveries. Its software boosts parcel shipping efficiencies and other business KPIs for many of the world’s top brands, manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers.

Earlier this year, Logistyx launched its flagship software, TME, the world’s first single engine specifically designed for parcel shipping. With more than 8,500 carrier service integrations globally, TME provides carrier compliance, predictive analytics and tracking on shipping from start to finish.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Logistyx Technologies also has U.S. offices in New York, Philadelphia, San Diego and St. Louis, and international offices in Canada, the Netherlands, the UK and Singapore. For more information, visit http://www.Logistyx.com.

About Dot Foods:

Dot Foods Inc. carries 131,000 products from 1,040 food industry manufacturers, making it the largest food industry redistributor in North America. Through Dot Transportation Inc., an affiliate of Dot Foods, the company distributes foodservice, convenience, retail and vending products to distributors in all 50 states and 39 countries. Dot Foods operates 11 U. S. distribution centers, which are located in Modesto, California; Vidalia, Georgia; Burley, Idaho; Mt. Sterling, Illinois; Cambridge City, Indiana; Williamsport, Maryland; Liverpool, New York; Ardmore, Oklahoma; Dyersburg, Tennessee; University Park, Illinois; and Bullhead City, Arizona. A 12th distribution center is under construction in Bear, Delaware. Dot Foods’ Canadian operations are in Toronto, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. For information, visit http://www.dotfoods.com.

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Technology: Electronics

Navitas and Baseus Deliver the World’s Smallest 65W 3-port Wall Charger

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The GaNFast 2C1A eliminates the need for three separate wall chargers by delivering three fast-charging outputs in a case size of only 3.2 x 3.5 x 7.5 cm (84 cc) and125 grams which is less than half the size & weight of older, slower silicon-based designs, creating the ultimate all-in-one charger


EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (PRWEB)

Navitas Semiconductor today announced its partnership with Baseus to introduce the “2C1A” 65W 3-port mobile wall charger with GaNFast (Gallium Nitride) power IC technology to achieve the world’s smallest and lightest portable form-factor.

The GaNFast 2C1A eliminates the need for three separate wall chargers by delivering three fast-charging outputs in a case size of only 3.2 x 3.5 x 7.5 cm (84 cc) and125 grams which is less than half the size & weight of older, slower silicon-based designs, creating the ultimate all-in-one charger. To achieve optimal, simultaneous charging for a user’s laptop, tablet and smartphone, the 2C1A provides 65W of total power with 45W guaranteed from the USB-C port 1 and 20W shared across the USB-C port 2 and USB-A outputs.

“This is ‘Baseus 3.0’,” said Mr. Shiyou HE, Baseus’ founder and CEO. “The market has begun to redefine Baseus, and Baseus has begun to redefine itself. As the star product, the 2C1A GaN charger was launched based on Navitas’ GaNFast technology, which makes it the smallest three-port charger in the world. It is also the prime intention of Baseus to adhere to ‘practical aesthetics’, and constantly explore and expand. After the 2C1A’s product launch at Baseus’ Star New Product Conference, strong market and consumer support has highlighted Baseus’ concept of bringing real value to users. Baseus has the vision to work with partners to lead consumers into the GaN charging era!”

“Baseus’ focus on exploiting leading-edge technology to drive world-class end-user experience mirrors Navitas’ own strategy,” said Gene Sheridan, CEO of Navitas, adding “We thank Mr. He and the Baseus team for choosing the 2C1A charger as the first release at the Star New Product Conference, and we look forward to further collaboration”.

Robbie Chen, Product Director of Baseus, commented “The 2C1A GaN charger has received attention beyond expectation and we believe it will become one of the hot selling products of 2019. Baseus will confidently bring additional new GaN products to consumers.”

The 2C1A power adapter uses highly-integrated, speed-optimized, next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology that replaces old, slow discrete silicon components, and enables the adapter to utilize high-frequency, high-efficiency, soft-switching techniques to shrink the size, weight and cost of passive components and heatsinks. Navitas GaNFast power ICs enable a new generation of fast-charging mobile adapters for smartphones, tablets and laptops from 27W to 300W+.

About Navitas: Navitas Semiconductor Inc. is the world’s first and only GaN Power IC company, founded in 2014 and based in El Segundo, CA, USA. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with a combined 200 years of experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 200 patents among its founders. GaN power ICs monolithically integrate power, analog and logic circuits to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets.

About Baseus:

Founded in 2011, Baseus is a consumer electronic brand under Shenzhen Times Innovation Technology Co. Ltd., which integrates research and development, design, production and sales. Baseus is simplified from the brand slogan “Based on user”, which represents how the brand insists on thinking from the perspective of users. 8 years of growth has enabled Baseus to become a leading enterprise in China’s consumer electronics industry and always adhere to the design philosophy of design innovation and practical aesthetic, focusing on new technology and environmentally-friendly materials, while integrating fashion elements into the products.

Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor, Inc. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

The Arc Westchester Foundation Raises Nearly $440,000 at 16th Annual “A Matter of Taste”

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Members of The Arc Westchester Foundation with more than 20 culinary and beverage participants at “A Matter of Taste” on October 22 at the Glen Island Harbour Club. (Photo by: Eric Vitale Photography)


WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. (PRWEB)

The Arc Westchester Foundation, which raises public awareness and financial resources for The Arc Westchester’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, is pleased to announce that its 16th annual “A Matter of Taste” fundraiser was the largest in the Foundation’s history. More than 400 supporters attended the event, which took place on Tuesday, October 22 at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Nearly $440,000 was raised at this year’s event.

The evening featured delicious cuisine prepared by some of Westchester County’s finest chefs, accompanied by an assortment of fine wines, as well as a silent auction and IMPACT Gift/paddle raise. More than 20 culinary and beverage participants served attendees at this year’s event. For a full list, visit https://www.arcwestchester.org/amatteroftaste/restaurants-2/.

This year’s “A Matter of Taste” celebrated The Arc Westchester’s 70th anniversary of providing innovative programs and supports to individuals with I/DD and their families. During his remarks, Ruedi Laager, president of The Arc Westchester Foundation, honored the founding families who paved the way for the organization to grow and expand throughout its history.

“We stand on the shoulders of giants,” he said. “They laid the foundation for everything that we do today, and we would not be able to support 2,000 individuals every day without all the hard work they put forth 70 years ago.”

The evening featured two awards of recognition: the Family Partner Award and the Corporate Partner Award.

The Family Partner Award was bestowed upon The Kurzer Family. Over the years, The Kurzer Family has created many points of contact with The Arc Westchester. Diane and Alan, along with his company Tradition Energy, are generous supporters of The Arc Westchester Foundation, and their daughter Stephanie has worked in The Arc Westchester’s Children School for many summers. Most importantly, Diane has served as a registered nurse for the organization’s Residential Department for more than 20 years, serving as a liaison between doctors, staff and family, as well as training staff.

“I feel very attached to the residents and staff members of the homes that I work with,” she said. “It’s important to find something in common with those that we support, whether a love of animals or music, as a way to bond with them. I am proud to work for The Arc Westchester and my family is truly honored by this recognition.”

The evening’s second honoree was Daniel Molino from Grassy Sprain Longterm Care, Inc., who received the Corporate Partner Award for more than his two-decade long partnership with The Arc Westchester. Daniel has been actively engaged with the organization for 24 years, with his company providing all of the medications needed for individuals living in The Arc Westchester’s residences. Fueled by his passion for this special population, he designed innovative blister packaging for daily medications, creating a system that is convenient, accurate and safe.

“I am humbled by this honor and thrilled to be here tonight on behalf of all of us at Grassy Sprain Longterm Care, Inc.,” he said. “My interactions with organizations like The Arc Westchester, who provide care and support for individuals with special needs and their families, is the most rewarding work of my pharmacy career.”

For more information on The Arc Westchester, visit http://www.arcwestchester.org.

About The Arc Westchester Foundation

The Arc Westchester Foundation’s mission is to increase public awareness and to raise financial support from the community, generating income through long-term investments, and making contributions to support services for people with developmental disabilities served by The Arc Westchester. Visit http://www.arcwestchester.org.

The Arc Westchester is a chapter of The Arc USA and The Arc New York.

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Gym Source Presents Free Optimal Age Fitness & Health Event

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Free Optimal Age Fitness & Health Event November 9 in Short Hills, NJ.

LEARN HOW TO SLOW THE AFFECTS OF AGING


SHORT HILLS, N.J. (PRWEB)

Gym Source will present an Optimal Age Health & Fitness information and training event November 9, 2019 10:00AM-4:00PM at 740 Morris Turnpike in Short Hills, NJ.

Each participant will receive a custom fitness profile and Optimizing Age plan of action from physiologist and educator Angela Santoni, PhD and celebrity trainer Danny Musico.

Optimizing Age is a concept developed by Angela Santoni, PhD. It considers the various systems of the human body that change as we age and how to address each system (muscle, heart, brain, bone) to achieve optimal health.

Optimal health is the highest possible physical, mental, and social state with the lowest risk of developing future diseases.

“Optimal Age asks that we throw away the idea of accepting age as a fixed state and take ownership of the controllable components of aging. It’s not about turning back a clock, but it’s also not about settling in,” Santoni explains. “It’s about understanding the changes in your body based on age, and targeting the areas you can improve through exercise and nutrition.”

Danny Musico, personal trainer to the stars, will lead participants through training techniques tailored to specific fitness goals and concerns. The event will feature several stations, with assessment tools, fitness information and nutritional advice at each location. Participants will learn what they can do to improve their health at every age.

About Angela Santoni:

Angela Santoni is an educator and researcher focused on effective wellness interventions and educational platforms. A twenty-year veteran in the wellness arena, she’s held positions with Equinox, Gym Source, Life Fitness, Cybex, True and Octane. She contributed to the first NCCA skill-based assessment standard in Personal Training for the Institute of Credentialing Excellence. She holds a BA in Exercise Science from Rutgers University, an MA in Exercise Science from Brooklyn College and a PhD from Northeastern University.

About Danny Musico:

Musico is a former Olympic Boxing team member, former Golden Gloves Champion and a two-time Professional World Super MiddleWeight Boxing Champion. He regularly trains elite athletes and is considered Hollywood’s #1 celebrity trainer and has worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Sylvester Stallone, Justin Bieber, Toby Maguire, Carrie Underwood, Hillary Swank and the cast of Entourage. He is an on-air commentator for ESPN, HBO & USA Networks and provides gym development services for hospitality, resort, and commercial properties.

About Gym Source:

Gym Source is the nation’s oldest and largest specialty distributor of fitness equipment. The company has 33 retail locations from Florida to New Hampshire and offers a full range of fitness products including treadmills, strength training equipment, bikes and ellipticals both for commercial and home use. The company takes great pride in its reputation as America’s #1 fitness equipment expert and its exceptional post-sale installation and customer service. Gym Source has made over 2 million fitness equipment deliveries to its nearly 400,000 customers.

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Industry: Healthcare

PDC Launches New Ident-Alert™ Color Coded Wraps for Identifying Special Risk Patient Conditions

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Ident-Alert Wraps allow providers to identify special risk patients on a single wristband for improved patient comfort.

“…patients are complaining of too many wristbands. PDC has developed an all-in-one solution that works with any laser or thermal wristband and provides better visibility and security than what’s on the market today,”


VALENCIA, Calif. (PRWEB)

PDC, a global leader of innovative identification and patient safety solutions, announced today it has added Ident-Alert™ Wraps to its extensive patient identification offering for hospitals and healthcare providers. The average inpatient wears three wristbands, which can cause discomfort and interfere with IV access. Ident-Alert™ Wraps allow providers using traditional alert wristbands to reduce patient wristbands by 50% or more by consolidating multiple alerts onto one wristband for improved patient comfort and IV access.

Ident-Alert™ color coded wraps meet the national standardization guidelines that are endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and provide highly visible, color coded alerts with easy-to-read text. The wraps are compatible with all laser and thermal wristbands and feature a patent-pending wrap-around design and strong tamper-evident adhesive to keep alerts securely in place on patient’s main admit wristband. Alert wraps come on a roll in a compact dispenser box (3” x 3” X 1-1/4”) for easy storage and access and fit neatly on a shelf, desktop, or cart. Ident-Alert Wraps are available in the nationally standardized colors which include: red for “Allergy,” yellow for “Fall Risk,” green for “No Latex,” purple for “DNR,” and pink for “Limb Alert.”

“Many providers who use traditional alert wristbands have been looking for a better way to identify patients with special risks because patients are complaining of too many wristbands. PDC has developed an all-in-one solution that works with any laser or thermal wristband and provides better visibility and security than what’s on the market today,” said Owen Rooney Marketing Manager, Patient Identification for PDC. “Ident-Alert™ Wraps have been welcomed by nursing units and patients because they are more comfortable and don’t get in the way of IV placement.”

Ident-Alert™ Wraps are packaged in boxes of 250 wraps. Convenient pre-printed guides on the wraps help providers align the wraps for easy placements on main admit wristbands. Providers can also customize the wraps to meet their organization’s unique needs by using different colors or printing different text or icons. Ident-Alert™ is manufactured by PDC. For more information about Ident-Alert™ Wraps, please visit http://www.pdchealthcare.com/identalertwraps.

About PDC

PDC is a global leader and innovative manufacturer of identification products and patient safety solutions with more than 60 years of experience serving healthcare, government, education, entertainment, events, hospitality, and other business and non-profit organizations. With an unmatched breadth of identification products, distinctive quality, and service accessibility, PDC is the premier source for solutions that provide superior value and enable organizations to operate with greater efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

PDC is proud to be a part of Brady Corporation, (NYSE:BRC), an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect people, products and places.

For more information, visit pdchealthcare.com.

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

New PROPER ROMANCE® Novel Releasing October, Glass Slippers Ever After & Me, a Modern, Re-imagined Cinderella Story

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Glass Slippers, Ever After and Me by Julie Wright.

“We hear from readers and reviewers that the PROPER ROMANCE® books are ‘heart-pounding romances.”


SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB)

PROPER ROMANCE®, Shadow Mountain Publishing’s series of sweet romance novels now totals 28, including the recently released contemporary romance, Glass Slippers Ever After and Me by Julie Wright, a modern, re-imagined Cinderella story, which was released on October 21, 2019. The romance series features many love stories, that refrain from swearing and steer clear of descriptive sexual content; but for anyone who loves a good Hallmark movie, they’ll enjoy this sweet romance!

In 2012, Shadow Mountain editor, Heidi Gordon knew she had a bestseller in her hands with the first Proper Romance®. “We want to make a statement with the release of Edenbrooke, because it was different from most other books in the romance genre. It was blush-worthy but not a ‘hide the cover’ novel. Our research told us that a sizeable audience of young and older readers was looking for clean romance they could enjoy. Thus was born, the Proper Romance® series.”

Since that time, Shadow Mountain has published with seven authors with even more room to grow. “It’s a growing category for us,” noted Gordon. “We hear from readers and reviewers that the PROPER ROMANCE® books are ‘heart-pounding romances,’ page turners, and must-reads for all romantics.” Many titles have received rave reviews from Publishers Weekly, Foreword Reviews, and Romantic Times, among others, including this starred review from Booklist about Glass Slippers Ever After and Me, “This sweet, heartfelt tale of authentic characters facing intriguing challenges is at once very romantic and charmingly chaste.”

Five other Proper Romance® novels were released earlier in 2019. Two novels published this year by Sarah M. Eden included the Western Romance, Healing Hearts, and a Victorian Romance titled The Lady and the Highwayman. Josi S. Kilpack’s Regency Romance novel, was released in May, titled Daisies and Devotion, and Nancy Campbell Allen’s third Steampunk romance, The Lady in the Coppergate Tower, was released in August. And finally a Historical Romance, by Ilima Todd A Song for the Stars, which is inspired by a true story and set in the Hawaiian Islands, was released in April.

Shadow Mountain frequently runs giveaways of Advanced Reader Copies of these novels on their social Facebook and Instagram pages, both @properromanceseries. For anyone looking for a series of sweet romances to escape in, journey to http://www.ProperRomance.com to find your favorite romance sub-genre and get swept away in smart, entertaining romance novels both mother and daughter can enjoy.

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Business: Insurance

A New Article Explains Why Some Car Models are Cheaper To Insure

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“Your car’s model and trim will influence how much you pay for coverage”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Carinsuranceshoppingsource.com has launched a new blog post that explains why some car models benefit of cheaper auto insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://carinsuranceshoppingsource.com/what-factors-lowers-the-insurance-rates-on-some-car-models/

When purchasing auto insurance, the vehicle’s model and features play a pivotal role. The exact sub-model will influence how much the owner has to pay. When determining premiums, insurance companies take into consideration the following aspects;


  • The retail price of the car. Usually, luxury, exotic, collectible and classic cars are expensive to buy and have higher premiums. Cars that are cheap to purchase have lower insurance rates.

  • The cost of repairs. Cars that are expensive to repair will make the owner pay more. If there are very few replacement parts, the insurers will want to compensate for this scarcity.

  • Type of car. Family vehicles are more likely driven by responsible parents who consider safety to be a top priority. These cars tend to be equipped with multiple safety devices and are also in high-demand, with numerous spare parts available.

  • Safety devices. Sophisticated safety devices and crash avoidance features installed on different car models, can lower their insurance rates. However, if those safety devices and features are too expensive to repair, it can increase the cost of the premium, instead of lowering.

  • Engine size and power. Cars with big, powerful engines are more expensive to insure. Also, they tend to be more expensive to repair.

  • Fuel economy. Fuel efficient car models are cheaper to insure. Small engine cars or hybrid models are usually driven by drivers that respect the speed limits and are less likely to cause accidents.

  • Theft rates. How often a car model is stolen can have an impact on car policy rates. Some models are targeted by thieves more often, so insurers will probably charge a higher premium on those models.

  • Accident statistics. Some car models are statistically involved in more accidents than other models, and thus their owners pay higher car policies.

For more details and free auto insurance quotes, visit https://carinsuranceshoppingsource.com/

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

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Business: Executives

Innovator in Youth Transportation, HopSkipDrive, Announces New Safety Advisory Board

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

HopSkipDrive, the safe and innovative transportation solution for schools and families, today announced the launch of the HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Board. Comprised of industry leaders in the youth transportation space, this committee will be a strategic addition as HopSkipDrive continues to advance its safety leadership.

The Safety Advisory Board will support HopSkipDrive with guidance and recommendations on policies, processes and technology as HopSkipDrive innovates on safety and launches new safety features for HopSkipDrive riders, CareDrivers and motorists at large.

HopSkipDrive CEO Joanna McFarland says, “Safety is the biggest priority in our business and is firmly entrenched in everything we do, from how we vet CareDrivers to how we safely monitor rides in real time. The Safety Advisory Board is key to our mission, and I’m excited to bring together such experienced transportation and safety leaders. I look forward to productive dialogue and actionable results.”

Board Member Denis Gallagher, former Chairman and CEO for Student Transportation of America, says, “As someone who has dedicated my career to safe student transportation, I am honored to join the HopSkipDrive Safety Advisory Board and work with such accomplished peers. We can’t wait to start collaborating on new, transformative safety initiatives.”

HopSkipDrive welcomes the following Board members:

Denis J. Gallagher

Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Student Transportation of America

Denis Gallagher has over 43 years of experience as a respected entrepreneur and leader in the passenger transportation industry. He established Student Transportation of America in 1997, making his the third generation in his family to found and lead a transportation company. Under his enduring leadership, STA grew into the 3rd largest U.S.-based school bus company with more than 16,000 vehicles in its fleet. Denis Gallagher also serves on the Board of Directors of HopSkipDrive.

Steve A. Simmons III

President-Elect, National Association of Pupil Transportation

Before joining the National Association of Pupil Transportation, Steve Simmons served as Director of Transportation for Columbus City Schools, where he cultivated a reputation among his peers as a safety-focused leader. During his 11-year tenure as Director, he repeatedly implemented new technology to make buses safer, such as installing GPS hardware and cameras on every bus in his fleet.

Lisa Robinson

Senior Program Manager, National Safety Council

In her role with the National Safety Council, Lisa Robinson is the subject matter expert in the area of Safety on the Road, working with public and private organizations to address preventable motor vehicle crashes. She is also an experienced public speaker with more than 20 years of expertise in successfully addressing behavior change.

Torine Creppy

President, Safe Kids Worldwide

Torine Creppy is the president of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global nonprofit dedicated to protecting kids from preventable injuries. For more than 20 years, Ms. Creppy has worked with funders, legislators and community leaders around the world to develop and implement strategic initiatives, create meaningful partnerships and change behavior. Under her leadership, the Safe Kids Buckle Up® program has evolved into the most comprehensive child passenger safety program in the world and the Safe Kids Walk this Way® pedestrian safety program has reached more that 17 million children in 10 countries. She led a blue-ribbon panel and convened a consortium to ensure children are considered as autonomous vehicles are being developed. She is a passionate advocate on the Hill and in the media on vehicular heatstroke prevention. Ms. Creppy is a member of the American Public Health Association, the National Urban League, NAACP, the National Head Start Association and Leadership Greater Washington.

Diana Hollander

Retiring Director of Transportation, Nevada Department of Education

In her role at the Nevada Department of Education, Diana Hollander has supported school districts for 24 years, helping transportation teams navigate complex federal, state, and local regulations to get students to school safely and on time. She served on the Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board and the Nevada Executive Committee on Traffic Safety where she promoted student safety in all modes of transportation. She won the Peter J. Grandolfo Award in Excellence in 2019. A fierce champion for women in student transportation leadership roles, she is also a past president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS).

Learn more about HopSkipDrive’s commitment to safety by visiting http://www.hopskipdrive.com. Schools can learn how to partner with HopSkipDrive by emailing partnerships@hopskipdrive.com.

Connect with HopSkipDrive on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About HopSkipDrive

Designed by protective moms, driven by caregivers, and trusted by schools coast-to-coast, HopSkipDrive is the innovator in providing safe, dependable youth transportation for schools, districts, non-profits, government agencies, and families. HopSkipDrive’s advanced technology platform and industry-leading operational expertise provide flexibility and visibility, while helping kids reach their full potential.

Since 2014, HopSkipDrive has expanded to seven states and 12 major markets, partnered with more than 170 schools and districts and driven more than 1 million trips to schools.

HopSkipDrive is a venture capital-backed company, raising $27 million to date. HopSkipDrive shares investors with household brands such as Airbnb, Pinterest, Bird and Ring.

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Aylin Cook

aylin@hopskipdrive.com

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Health

dicentra Global Certifications to Share Industry Leading Expertise on Cannabis Edibles at 2019 SQF Conference

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“Despite your position on the legality of cannabis, it’s the industry’s priority to ensure that these products are held to the same rigorous standards of consumption as other food products,” said Dejan Spasic, Director of Food Safety Quality, dicentra Global Certifications.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

dicentra Global Certifications (dicentra GC), an ISO 17065 accredited certification body, will be speaking on the panel discussion “Cannabis Edibles: Understanding the Risks and Regulations” at 2019 SQF Conference.

The panel will focus on the current risks and regulations of cannabis as a dietary supplement or food ingredient and how it will affect current and future SQF certified sites. Speakers will discuss how retailers, manufacturers, and food service companies will need to take note of the coming cannabis food regulations and the requirements for different geographic regions. Companies and sites need to be aware of the potential hazards and which control measures to apply.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to take part in this panel and proud to be an SQF stakeholder especially at a time when edibles are increasingly growing in popularity and acceptance throughout North America. It’s important that the industry is proactive with this new class of product. Despite your position on the legality of cannabis, it’s the industry’s priority to ensure that these products are held to the same rigorous standards of consumption as other food products. SQF is working to ensure that edibles containing cannabis will be safe for consumers,” said Dejan Spasic, Director of Food Safety Quality, dicentra Global Certifications.

Cannabis Edibles: Understanding the Risks and Regulations

Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Dejan Spasic, Director of Food Safety Quality, dicentra Global Certifications, will also be moderating a Knowledge Swap on “Processing of Manufactured Meats and Poultry” on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

SQF Conference is November 5-7, 2019 at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas. For more information, visit https://www.sqfi.com/2019-conference/.

To learn more about dicentra GC and our extensive list of regulatory services and certifications, visit http://www.dicentra.com or call 1-866-647-3279 to speak to one of our regulatory consultants directly.

About dicentra Global Certifications (dicentra GC)

dicentra GC is a division of dicentra, a contract research organization and professional consulting firm that specializes in addressing all matters related to safety, quality, and compliance for all product categories in the life sciences and food industries. dicentra has four divisions; Life Sciences, Food Safety & Quality, Global Certifications, and Clinical Trials. dicentra GC is ISO 17065 accredited by the America National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a certification body. Please note that dicentra GC does not provide certification services to any company that has received consulting services from dicentra in the last two years. dicentra is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and has an office in Guelph, Ontario. For more information, visit http://www.dicentra.com.

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Society: Christianity

Diane B. Townsend’s newly released book, “Power of Prayer”, is truly an effective tool that will draw one towards a more personal prayer relationship with God.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Power of Prayer: ‘When God’s Perfect Will Breaks Your Heart,’” is an inspiring manuscript of testimonies of prayers answered that will undoubtedly motivate its readers to develop a premeditated prayer life. This powerful devotional reveals the key to enduring and surviving the many life-altering storms that overwhelm us. This thought provoking book is the creation of published author Diane B. Townsend, a principal of Tallavana Christian School in Havana, Florida. She holds a master’s degree in Theological Studies and has spent almost four decades working in the area of higher education.

Townsend shares with her readers that “If you feel empty or in one of life’s storms that seem to get more turbulent with each passing day, then a rededication to prayer may be what is missing in your life. Prayer is the most powerful tool we have to connect with God. It is one of the first methods of communication we are taught, as a child, to talk with God. Most of us were taught to ask God to “take our soul” if we were to die before we woke. While many of us devote time to prayer, sadly, most of us never experience more than the surface of its power. Many never break through the heavenly realm where God reigns and the impossible happens.

This devotional encourages you to develop an intentional prayer life—-the kind that will cause God to perform mountain-moving miracles, increase your faith in prayer, fill your emptiness, and even help you see where God is taking you while in that storm.It is my prayer that you will be inspired to step out on a newfound faith in prayer, and join the many believers who are experiencing the ultimate joy of the power of prayer even when God’s perfect will breaks our heart.

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Diane B. Townsend’s new book is a motivating work that will encourage anyone to see through the darkness of struggles with the light of faith in prayer.

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