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Business: Executives

PechaKucha Names Chicago as U.S.-Based (Sweet) Home Headquarters

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

PechaKucha started 16 years ago by two acclaimed architects and is now a global phenomenon. Today, Sean Smyth, a digital marketing executive and former Groupon VP, is officially named Co-Founder, President & CEO of the global brand. Smyth is charged with leading the company’s global revenue growth and expansion.  

PechaKucha’s time-boxed visual framework is lauded by both speakers and audiences for its efficiency and punch. The famed ‘20 images x 20 seconds’ format – brainchild of Mark Dytham and Astrid Klein of Klein-Dytham Architecture in Tokyo – automatically advances slides after 20 seconds so each presentation only lasts 400 seconds. Verbal storytelling aided by images, rather than words, are the focus of each presentation. PechaKucha has gained worldwide traction among artists and creatives to share stories and concepts at social events called PechaKucha Nights, now in over 1200 global cities, since its 2003 inception.

“Because of their simplicity and efficiency, PechaKucha-powered presentations are in greater demand among global corporate enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions,” says Sean Smyth, PechaKucha CEO. “Our goal is to make it easier for any individual, professional, teacher or student to access PechaKucha’s licensing, software, and event management tools so storytelling can become essential to information-sharing and learning.”

Recently, Smyth held various marketing and business development leadership posts at Groupon. As an early Groupon employee, he launched new business verticals, scaled partner and affiliate marketing programs, and closed deals with some of the world’s most well-known brands including Apple, Disney, and Groupon’s biggest deal partner, Starbucks. Prior to Groupon, Smyth led strategic marketing and product development initiatives at events and entertainment company Metromix and Tribune Interactive. Smyth also serves as the current president for the Smart Bet Charity poker tournaments, raising over $1 million for local nonprofits offering tech, education, and entrepreneurial programs for Chicago students.

Under Smyth’s leadership thus far, PechaKucha has already received early seed investments totaling over $600,000 from angel investors and from Chicago-based Table XI Ventures to fund its initial technology build. Future capital investments will be used to expand the technology platform and supporting additional technical, sales and marketing staffing. PechaKucha now operates business from both Chicago and Tokyo. It currently employs seven people in both locations.

“Sean is leading PechaKucha into the future,” says Mark Dytham, PechaKucha Co-founder. “By enhancing PechaKucha’s platform with new capabilities, Sean is creating greater opportunities not only for professionals, teachers, and students who use it – but also supporting our global community of PechaKucha Night events.”

About PechaKucha: PechaKucha is the fastest-growing storytelling platform used by millions of people across the globe. Today, PechaKucha Nights are held in more than 1,200 cities in 137 countries. Schools, businesses and government agencies worldwide license PechaKucha’s “20 x 20” brand format to easily and quickly share information and present concepts. PechaKucha, which means “chit chat” in Japanese, is based in Chicago and Tokyo. Visit http://www.pechakucha.com to gain inspiration from 15,000+ PechaKucha stories.

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North Charleston, SC Dentist, Dr. Kevin Hogan, Treats Gum Disease and Enhances Smiles with Full Mouth Reconstruction

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Dr. Kevin Hogan, Dentist Serving North Charleston, SC

Dr. Kevin Hogan Restores Smiles in North Charleston, SC with Full Mouth Reconstructions

We can do wonderful things with porcelain veneers and orthodontics to give the patient the smile they are looking for.


North Charleston, SC (PRWEB)

Those who are experiencing severe oral problems that affect the health of their mouth, teeth and quality of life can now have their concerns corrected through full mouth reconstruction offered by renown dentist, Dr. Kevin Hogan. Those in and around North Charleston, SC who experience gum disease, tooth decay, missing teeth or TMJ disorder can visit Dr. Hogan and his team to have their concerns treated and their mouth restored. Offering full-service dental care, most patients can have all their treatments performed in-house and experience a drastically improved quality of life.

“A full mouth reconstruction is when a patient has severely destroyed their teeth over a period of years, and they come in to have their bite and teeth restored to former function. A good candidate for a full mouth reconstruction is anyone who doesn’t like their smile,” says Dr. Hogan. “We can do wonderful things with porcelain veneers and orthodontics to give the patient the smile they are looking for.”

In order to restore the mouth to proper health and beauty, Dr. Hogan offers full mouth restoration services designed to each patient’s unique needs and goals. During a consultation appointment, Dr. Hogan evaluates the teeth, gums and jaw for issues of decay, gum disease, bite concerns or problems that may develop in the future. A treatment plan is then created to correct the problem areas and can include one or more of the following treatments:

  • Porcelain veneers

  • Dental crowns

  • Invisalign® clear braces

  • Teeth whitening

  • Dental implants

Oral concerns such as gum disease and tooth decay have systemic effects, causing bacteria to spread throughout the body. These oral issues have been linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke and Alzheimer’s. By improving oral health and function, Dr. Hogan provides patients with improvement to their overall health as well.

Dr. Hogan also offers patients soothing sedation dentistry to help overcome anxiety, fear and discomfort. Sedation allows patients to receive multiple procedures during one sitting, making treatment quicker and more efficient overall. Once treatment is complete, patients can enjoy a more attractive smile and experience fully functioning teeth again.

Those interested in enhancing the health and appearance of their mouth through dental implants, gum disease treatment or full mouth reconstruction in or around North Charleston, SC are invited to connect with Dr. Hogan. To schedule a consultation at his Mt. Pleasant, SC office, contact the office by calling 843-216-0908 or by visiting their website at http://www.smilesbyhogan.com.

About the Dentist

Dr. Kevin Hogan is a general dentist providing individualized care for patients in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Dr. Hogan is a graduate of the Indiana University School of Dentistry and has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education courses to stay contemporary with the latest dental technologies. In addition, he has also completed coursework with the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation and has lectured at the University of North Carolina, Emory University, the Saginaw Valley University and AUA-American University of Antigua on head and neck anatomy and oral pathology. Dr. Hogan is a member of the American Dental Association, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics, Academy of Laser Dentistry, International Association of Physiologic Aesthetics, Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry, DOCS (the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation), International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the South Carolina Dental Association. He is also a past member of the American Straight Wire Orthodontic Association, Maxillofacial Orthopedic Growth and Development, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Functional Orthodontic Society. He and his team are dedicated to providing exceptional oral care to patients through personalized treatment plans. To learn more about the services offered by Dr. Hogan, please visit his website at http://www.smilesbyhogan.com or call 843-216-0908.

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Online Custom Sports Socks Company Prepares to Be Knee-High in Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts

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We find that October is a busy month because there are so many wonderful schools, associations, and other community organizations and charities that are focused on fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness.


AMARILLO, Texas (PRWEB)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, turning cities and states pink everywhere. Elite Sports Socks is pleased to announce that it supports Breast Cancer Awareness through its line of custom sports socks, which are often used to raise funds for this cause.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every year in America, from October 1 through October 31. It is an international health campaign that major breast cancer charities organize each October. This campaign is geared toward both increasing awareness of the disease and raising funds. Breast Cancer fundraising efforts typically support research to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure breast cancer. Part of the awareness component is to educate people about the disease and the importance of early screening.

While the list of fundraising ideas is endless, creating custom socks that can be branded with a logo, special colors, and tailored text can be a great way to support breast cancer awareness and to raise funds for a great cause.

“We find that October is a busy month because there are so many wonderful schools, associations, and other community organizations and charities that are focused on fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness,” Louis Louw, founder of Elite Sports Socks said. “Whether it’s kids raising money for school or adults in associations that want to make fundraising a little more fun, custom sports socks are a great option. They promote team spirit but also community togetherness. People love the options to customize the socks as they see fit and usually get really creative with how they design them. It’s a fun, engaging way to raise money for a great cause.”

Many teams, schools, associations, and organizations come to Elite Sports Socks in October each year to purchase socks at a low cost. They are able to submit a mock-up design to customize these socks and also have the benefit of receiving a detailed marketing plan to make any fundraising effort a success. The organizations can then sell these to other members of their own organization or of the community at large for $5-$8 more than their purchase price.

Most organizations that utilize custom sport socks as a breast cancer awareness fundraising tool report that they sell themselves. These specially-designed socks raise the spirits of everyone they touch and subsequently, raise money for those in the community who need it most. Once one person is seen wearing tailor-made socks, the rest of the community wants to jump on board as well, making it a self-sustaining effort.

“It really is exciting to see the ripple effect that this type of fundraising effort can have once people get really into it,” Louw said. “We’ve had customers report back to us that choosing custom sports socks as their fundraising tool blew the doors off of their initial fundraising goals.”

For more information or to place an order for your custom sports socks, visit Elite Sports Socks.

About Elite Sport Socks

Today Elite Sport Socks is a company full of sock fanatics. We’re so glad you found us and we’re thrilled to help you make your own socks.

Over the past five years, we have served hundreds of organizations and produced over 100,000 pairs of socks per year. We continue to improve our products and give customers the best possible service. Whether you have a ready-made design or would like us to help you make your own socks, we can deliver socks that will put a smile on your face.

We’re here to help you get the socks that will bring fun and unity to your team, school, or community. Please contact us with any questions you may have so we can partner today for your socks!

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Technology: Computer

Panorama Consulting Group Releases 2020 Analysis of SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and Infor

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SAP vs. Oracle vs. Microsoft vs. Infor

One of the most interesting findings was the types of business initiatives organizations included in their digital strategies. Enterprise asset management (EAM) functionality was by far the most popular among Infor customers.


GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (PRWEB)

The digital business transformation and ERP consulting firm, Panorama Consulting Group, recently released an independent report relevant to organizations evaluating ERP software. The report reveals the selection and implementation decisions of organizations implementing SAP, Oracle, Microsoft or Infor ERP systems.

“One of the most interesting findings was the types of business initiatives organizations included in their digital strategies,” said Chris Devault, Director of Industry Relations at Panorama. “Enterprise asset management (EAM) functionality was by far the most popular among Infor customers.”

The report also discusses digital business transformation and analyzes which vendors’ customers are more apt to pursue this type of initiative as opposed to an ERP implementation. The data revealed that more than half of Microsoft customers categorized their initiative as a digital business transformation. This was not true for the other vendors’ customers, the majority of whom used technology for digital optimization rather than transformation.

“At this year’s Inforum conference, Infor mentioned that the majority of their projects are actually digital optimizations,” said Devault. “Digital optimization focuses on optimizing existing processes and improving business models as opposed to creating new business models.”

About Clash of the Titans 2020

Panorama Consulting Group developed Clash of the Titans 2020 to compare SAP, Oracle, Microsoft and Infor. The report can be downloaded here: https://www.panorama-consulting.com/resource-center/clash-of-the-titans-2020-sap-vs-oracle-vs-microsoft-dynamics-vs-infor/

About Panorama Consulting Group

Panorama Consulting Group is an independent, niche consulting firm specializing in business transformation and ERP system implementations for mid- to large-sized private- and public-sector organizations worldwide. One-hundred percent technology agnostic and independent of vendor affiliation, Panorama offers a phased, top-down strategic alignment approach and a bottom-up tactical approach, enabling each client to achieve its unique business transformation objectives by transforming its people, processes and technology. Panorama’s services include ERP Selection, ERP Implementation, ERP Contract Negotiation, ERP University, Digital Strategy, Technology Assessment, Change Management, Human Capital Management, Business Process Management, M&A Integration, Turnaround Analysis, Crisis Management, Financial Restructuring, Operational Restructuring, Project Auditing & Recovery and Software Expert Witness Testimony. Learn more at https://www.panorama-consulting.com/.

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Technology: Electronics

Yamaha Names Dale Ramirez as Marketing Specialist for Winds & Strings

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“Dale brings with him a wealth of marketing knowledge and project management experience. He’ll be immediately able to build on a strong foundation created during his internship with us last year. It’s a pleasure to have him back on our team,” said Brian Petterson, senior manager of Winds & Strings.


BUENA PARK, Calif. (PRWEB)

Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Dale Ramirez has joined the company as the marketing specialist for its Winds & Strings department. He reports directly to Brian Petterson, senior manager of Winds & Strings.

In his new role, Ramirez’s core responsibilities include partnering with marketing managers to identify, develop, and execute marketing efforts that support their departmental goals, driving projects forward as a project manager on the team and planning tactical initiatives to market to target audiences.

Ramirez first joined Yamaha as a wind instruments intern in 2018. During the three-month internship, Ramirez provided Yamaha with marketing and sales support for its world-class winds products.

Prior to working at Yamaha, Ramirez was the marketing coordinator at Hoffman Southwest, a water infrastructure corporation headquartered in Mission Viejo, California. During his time there, he managed projects for all media initiatives, website overhauls and tradeshow involvement, as well as introduced content marketing framework, paid social campaigns and paid search campaigns to the company.

“Dale brings with him a wealth of marketing knowledge and project management experience. He’ll be immediately able to build on a strong foundation created during his internship with us last year,” says Petterson. “It’s a pleasure to have him back on our team.”

Ramirez earned his bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Arizona State University (ASU) and studied saxophone under Dr. Christopher Creviston. Throughout college, he participated in several wind ensembles, including ASU’s world-famous Sun Devil Marching Band, where he spent a year as alto saxophone rank leader and three years as drum major; as well as the ASU Saxophone Choir, two saxophone quartets, the ASU Wind Ensemble, Jazz Repertory Band and Pep Band. Earlier this year, Ramirez became a member of MenAlive, a men’s chorus located in Orange County, singing bass.

The Yamaha Winds & Strings department is responsible for marketing, sales, and research and development for wind and string instruments and associated accessory products. In addition, it focuses attention on education initiatives for school music programs throughout the United States.

For more information on Yamaha Corporation of America, please visit http://4wrd.it/YAMAHAUSA

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About Yamaha

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

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Semper Fi Fund Serves as Largest Charity Partner 8 Years Running

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“All of us at the Fund are humbled and inspired by the athletes who choose to represent and support the Fund by raising money for our critical mission, as well as all the staff and volunteers who support them. It’s always a weekend to remember!” – Karen Guenther, President, CEO, and Founder


QUANTICO, Va. (PRWEB)

With the 44th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, this weekend, the Semper Fi Fund is anticipating bringing its largest charity partner team ever to “The People’s Marathon.” The event marks 8 years of the Semper Fi Fund (SFF) being the Marathon’s largest charity partner, with more than 750 athletes.

“The Marine Corps Marathon is always one of the highlights of the year for all of us at the Fund,” said Karen Guenther, President, CEO and Founder of the Semper Fi Fund. “Last year, we had more than 400 Community Athletes, and we raised over $500,000 in support of our mission. We’re hoping to exceed that at this year’s event! All of us at the Fund are humbled and inspired by the athletes who choose to represent and support the Fund by raising money for our critical mission, as well as all the staff and volunteers who support them. It’s always a weekend to remember!”

Team Semper Fi (TSF), the Semper Fi Fund’s adaptive sports program for wounded, ill and injured Service members, will also have its largest showing to date at the 44th Marine Corps Marathon, embodying the team’s motto “Recovery Through Sport.” TSF will have 10 athletes running the MCM 50K, 80 running the full marathon, 23 hand-cyclists, and 31 athletes running their first marathon. Rob Jones, a USMC veteran, motivational speaker, Paralympic athlete, and candidate for the VA 10th Congressional District 2020 election will be running the 50K for Team Semper FI.

The weekend includes a pre-race pasta dinner, which this year will be hosted by actor J.W. Cortes, known to television viewers as Detective Alvarez in Gotham and Agent Suarez in The Blacklist.

“I’m honored to be joining my brothers and sisters at the 44th Marine Corps Marathon,” said Cortes, who in 2017 ran both the 10k event in the Marine Corps Marathon and the New York City Marathon, both in support of the Semper Fi Fund. “I’m proud to be lending my support to the Fund, which is doing amazing work in providing assistance to those who have given, and continue to give, so much to us.”

The keynote speaker for the Semper Fi Fund’s annual pasta dinner will be General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. General Dunford served as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President. He also served as the 36th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 2010 – 2012, the 32nd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from October 2010 – December 2012 and was the Commander of the International Security Assistance Force & US Forces Afghanistan from February 2013 to August 2014.

Miss D.C. for America 2019, Megan Eunpu, will also be running the MCM 10K. With her charity, Operation XYZ, Megan will be running the MCM 10K, and is hoping to raise over $2,500 for the Semper Fi Fund as well as Service members and their families. The Semper Fi Fund is honored to be the first non-profit to receive Operation WYZ’s support.

“The Semper Fi Fund has already done so much for injured Veterans, and their Families,” said Eunpu. “having a charity to run in support of fuels the fire even more! That is why I created Operation XYZ and am so proud to support the Semper Fi Fund for the first operation.”

The Marine Corps Marathon is the largest marathon in the world that doesn’t offer prize money, instead choosing to celebrate the honor, courage and commitment of all finishers. Over the years, it’s become known as “the best marathon for beginners.” SFF has 78 community athletes running their first marathon this year.

Those wishing to join the Fund October 27 can register online by visiting http://www.semperfifund.org/marine-corps-marathon-2019.

For press information and to arrange interviews with J.W. Cortes, Megan Eunpu, or any of the athletes running for the Semper Fi Fund, please contact John Schiavi, Semper Fi Fund, at john.schiavi@semperfifund.org or 781-354-6826

About the Semper Fi Fund

The Semper Fi Fund provides urgently needed resources and lifetime support for post-9/11 combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Case Managers from the Fund work one-on-one with service members and veterans to understand and support their individual needs right now and throughout their lifetimes. The Fund keeps its overhead extremely low in order to have the greatest impact on the lives of service members and veterans and has been awarded the highest ratings from watchdog groups: A+ from CharityWatch (one of only two veteran nonprofits to receive this rating last year), eight consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator (an achievement attained by only 3% of rated charities) and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. Learn more at http://www.semperfifund.org.

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Industry: Healthcare

Vaping Linked to Infertility; Fertility Expert Weighs In

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Fertility CARE (Center of Assisted Reproduction and Endocrinology): The IVF Center provides patient-centered, evidence-based, and individual customized reproductive care in a comfortable and compassionate setting.

Dr. Mark Trolice underscores the harmful effects of vaping on fertility.

“There is a misconception that e-cigarettes are safe to use during pregnancy. Anyone on their fertility journey should avoid the use of nicotine altogether.”


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

A study recently published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that women who use e-cigarettes may face difficulties in becoming pregnant, and that exposure to vaping could cause permanent health complications for the fetus [1]. Dr. Mark Trolice, Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center, notes that smoking regular cigarettes is already contraindicated for women seeking to become pregnant, and that vaping should be as well. “E-cigarettes are probably just as harmful to pregnancy and fertility as traditional cigarettes because they both have similar amounts of nicotine,” Dr. Trolice said. “There is a misconception that e-cigarettes are safe to use during pregnancy. Anyone on their fertility journey should avoid the use of nicotine altogether.”

In the new study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, mice were exposed to smoke from electronic cigarettes five times a week. This smoke exposure equaled the amount of smoke inhalation received by people who smoke e-cigarettes regularly. After four months of testing, researchers found that the exposed mice experienced what were described as significant delays in pregnancy and implantation [2].

Implantation, notes Dr. Trolice, is the first stage of pregnancy when the embryo adheres to the wall of the uterus and begins receiving oxygen and nutrients from the mother. The director of the new study indicated that while more research is needed, it seems likely that e-cigarette exposure in utero can cause lifelong changes to the fetal DNA and to fetal immune cardiovascular and nervous systems in mice [3].

These findings, says Dr. Trolice, come on the heels of a series of recent announcements of a mysterious and potentially fatal respiratory illness tied to vaping. As of mid-October, U.S. health officials had confirmed 33 deaths and 1,479 confirmed and probable cases so far. Kroger Company, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Walmart Inc. have said they would stop selling e-cigarettes in their stores, and the Chinese ecommerce firm Alibaba Group has announced that it will stop selling e-cigarette components in the United States [4].

“The journey to fertility,” says Dr. Trolice, “can be stressful, particularly for those who experience difficulty in conceiving. It is recommended to engage in healthy stress reduction activities such as exercise, yoga, and meditation – vaping is not one of them.”

“I strongly urge everyone—particularly those who might desire future childbearing—to stay away from vaping,” said Dr. Trolice. “It is a momentary fad that could ruin both your health, your opportunity to naturally conceive in the future and the health of your baby.”

About Fertility CARE: The IVF Center

Fertility CARE (Center of Assisted Reproduction and Endocrinology): The IVF Center provides patient-centered, evidence-based, and individual customized reproductive care in a comfortable and compassionate setting. Established in 2003 by Dr. Mark P. Trolice who is the founder, director as well as author of The Fertility Doctor’s Guide to Overcoming Infertility, This Central Florida IVF clinic consistently earns high patient ratings in online reviews is one of a select clinics in the country to offer both male and female testing, evaluation, treatment and psychological counselingi. Today, the practice encompasses the Center for Male Infertility, headed by a fellowship-trained male reproductive specialist; the Mind/Body Institute, overseen by a licensed clinical reproductive psychologist; and the IVF Laboratory of Central Florida, led by a Board-certified high complexity laboratory director. Fertility CARE – The IVF Center offers a comprehensive range of infertility tests and treatment options as well as genetic testing, egg freezing with fertility preservation, egg donation, embryo cryopreservation, gestational carrier and other services. For full details, visit http://TheIVFCenter.com.

About Dr. Mark P. Trolice

Mark P. Trolice, M.D., is the founder and Director of Fertility CARE – The IVF Center. He also serves as Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando and Medical Director of the Egg Donor Program at Cryos International, the world’s largest sperm donor bank. Dr. Trolice is Board-certified in OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), and he is a Fellow of the American Colleges of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), Surgeons (FACS), and Endocrinology (FACE). Renowned as Orlando’s most successful fertility specialist, Dr. Trolice and his wife battled infertility for over 10 years before adopting their children. This journey gave him unique insights into patients’ struggles and is included in his forthcoming book on infertility from Harvard Common Press. Dr. Trolice is a sought-after expert with dozens of broadcast and print appearances in addition to national acclaim as one of America’s Top Doctors® and repeat recipient of the American Medical Association’s “Physician’s Recognition Award”. In January 2019, he launched his “Fertility Health” podcast interviewing nationally renowned experts on vital topics in reproductive medicine. Learn why he has earned the trust of patients and physicians alike: http://marktrolicemd.com.

1.    Wetendorf, et al. “E-Cigarette Exposure Delays Implantation and Causes Reduced Weight Gain in Female Offspring Exposed In Utero.” OUP Academic, Oxford University Press, 5 Sept. 2019

2.    Fox, Eleanor Goulding, “The first evidence is emerging that vaping may negatively impact fertility,” Insider, September 13, 2019.

3.    Rosenfeld, Jordan, “Can vaping impair fertility?”, Medical Economics, October 7, 2019.

4.    Mulcahy, Lisa, “Need Another Reason To Stop Vaping? It May Keep You From Getting Pregnant,” Parade, September 12, 2019.

5.    Reuters, “Factbox: U.S. Vaping-Related Deaths Rise to 33,” New York Times, October 17, 2019.

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Health: Mental Health

The 4th Annual Amber Waves of Grain Festival Benefiting Veterans Appoints Off-Road Driver Justin Peck as Grand Marshall and Co-MC

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100% of net proceeds will be donated to participating 501(c)3 veteran groups

The 4th Annual Amber Waves of Grain Craft Beer Festival Benefiting veterans

“I carry profound respect toward veterans and their selflessness serving our country. I will do whatever I can to support them through my verticals and voice. It is a privilege to participate in the Amber Waves of Grain Festival.” ~ Justin Peck #49


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

The All America Riders in partnership with the Blue Star Mothers (CA30) and Stone Church Brewing are gearing up for the 4th Annual Amber Waves of Grain Craft Beer Festival in support of American veterans on Nov. 2, 2019 from 12 PM to 4 PM at The Shops at Dos Lagos (located at 2780 Cabot Dr., Corona, CA 92883). California’s largest craft beer festival dedicated to those who have served will gift 100% of the proceeds from the event to the Riverside County veteran community. The Amber Waves of Grain committee is proud to announce champion Lucas Oil and Best in the Desert off-road driver and Mental Health Advocate, Justin Peck #49, as the Grand Marshall of this year’s festival. Justin Peck will co-MC alongside “The Marine of Comedy” Master Sergeant Kevin Davis and deliver an impromptu speech surrounding mental health.

Festival attendees will enjoy a craft beer garden featuring over 40 microbreweries and 4 homebrew clubs; UNLIMITED 4oz tastings with a commemorative festival pint glass; classic, vintage and current military cars and jeeps; military parade (12 PM-12:30 PM) w/ WWII Veterans, historical reenactment groups from the Revolutionary War to the Vietnam War, live music by the K-Tel All-Stars (singing your favorite 8-track songs from the 1970s), Justin Peck autograph signings, vendors, comedy, food trucks, and fun for the whole family.

Since 2016 the Amber Waves of Grain Festival has raised and distributed over $96,000 dollars to veteran support organizations such as Blue Star Mothers (CA30), All American Riders, American Legion, VFW, Marine Corps League, Cal-Vet, 4 Paws 4 Patriots Service Dogs, Southern California Wheelchair Veterans Association, Bob Hope USO, A New Start For Veterans, and many more. Funds have helped with the Christmas Dinner for Homeless Veterans, provided transportation and meals to homeless veterans, serve wounded members of the military who are attempting to return to civilian life with service dogs to provide both physical and emotional support, and to the Tadpole Foundation, who takes veterans to the high Eastern Sierras for hiking and kayaking to Montana for trout fishing and horseback riding, to name a few.

“I carry profound respect toward veterans and their selflessness serving our country. I will do whatever I can to support them through my verticals and voice. With over 30 percent of active duty and reserve military personnel deployed with mental health conditions requiring treatment – that’s approximately 730,000 men and women, less than 50 percent of returning vets receiving any mental health treatment at all, and 22 veterans dying by suicide every day, those statistics are alarming. It is a privilege to participate in the Amber Waves of Grain Festival.”         ~ Justin Peck

Tickets for the Amber Waves of Grain Festival can be purchased for $40 (general admission) and $100 (100 Patriots Who Care) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amber-waves-of-grain-craft-beer-festival-for-veterans-2019-tickets-69238501221?aff=ebdiglgoogleseo.

For more information on Amber Waves of Grain, visit amberwavesofgrain.org.

Stay Connected @Justin Peck49 or visit Justinpeck.com.

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Business: Insurance

Okuma Breaks New Ground with Industry-Leading Warranty Coverage for Machine Tools and Controls

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Okuma GENOS M460V-5AX

Our new standard warranty shows our customers we stand behind them and their decision to purchase an Okuma machine tool.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

Okuma America Corporation, a world leader in CNC machine tool manufacturing, announces new standard warranty programs for new machine tool purchases effective immediately. The new, standard warranty includes coverage for all Okuma core and high tech products as well as OSP and FANUC controls.

The core product lineup carries a standard, three-year machine warranty and a five-year warranty on Okuma OSP controls. Core products include:

  • GENOS horizontal lathes

  • LB3000 EX II horizontal lathes

  • LB4000 EX II lathes

  • GENOS vertical machining centers

  • MB-4000H horizontal machining centers

  • MB-5000H horizontal machining centers


The high-tech product lineup carries a standard two-year machine warranty and a five-year warranty on Okuma OSP controls. High tech products include:

  • All non-core horizontal lathes

  • All vertical lathes

  • All non-core horizontal machining centers

  • All non-core vertical machining centers

  • All grinders

  • All double column machining centers


All FANUC controlled machines carry a two-year warranty for the machine and control. Warranties for Okuma products also include one year of labor coverage.

“Our mission at Okuma is to passionately pursue a customer for life. Our new standard warranty shows our customers we stand behind them and their decision to purchase an Okuma machine tool. We take pride in creating a customer experience that is unrivaled in the marketplace and one that includes taking care of our customers at every stage of their business cycle,” said Jim King, President and COO of Okuma.

For more information about Okuma America Corporation’s new standard warranty visit https://www.okuma.com/introducing-okumas-new-warranty-program. For more information about Jim King, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-king-000a1910/.

About Okuma America Corporation

Okuma America Corporation is the U.S.-based sales and service affiliate of Okuma Corporation, a world leader in CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools. The company was founded in 1898 in Nagoya, Japan, and is the industry’s only single-source provider of CNC machines, drives, motors, encoders, and spindles, all manufactured by Okuma. The company also designs its own CNC controls to integrate seamlessly with each machine tool’s functionality. In 2014 Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industry’s only centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content. Along with its extensive distribution network (largest in the Americas), and Partners in THINC network of enhanced manufacturing technologies, Okuma is committed to helping users gain competitive advantages through the open possibilities of machine tools today and into the future. For more information, visit https://www.okuma.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Raines International Furthers Team Growth and Capabilities, Adds Managing Director to Drive Innovation Work

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Raines International Inc., continuing its move to address the challenges facing organizations in the disruptive Digital era, has hired John J. Keller to lead its Innovation Practice and assist clients in identifying and bringing innovative, transformational leaders to their organizations.

A veteran recruiter and former journalist, Keller brings to Raines over two decades of search and advisory experience, recruiting transformational leaders to clients in the Technology, Telecommunications, Digital/Data, and Media industries. Keller foretold as a journalist the Tech-Digital revolution that is forcing companies and organizations today to reevaluate their strategies, leadership, finances, and structures to ensure sustained growth, value creation, and engagement.

“John is a true leader in executive search, and we are thrilled to have him as part of our team,” says Dan Smith, CEO of Raines International. “He is someone I’ve always admired, not only as an expert in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications space, but because of how he embraces what it truly means to be an advisor to his clients. It’s why global leaders have always turned to John for CEO, C-Suite, and Board leaders to guide them through eras of change, whether it be IPOs, bankruptcy, or rapid growth, and why he will be an invaluable asset for our clients.”

“I am very proud and excited to be joining Dan and the Raines team as they continue to scale Raines’s capabilities as a world-class client-focused search and leadership consulting business,” Keller says. “This era requires a fresh approach to client service and the examination of leadership. We find leaders who exhibit strong innovation competence; who can manage well not only in good times, but also in more challenging scenarios that demand a fresh context to ensure growth and value creation.”

Keller spent nearly a dozen years as a Senior Partner and Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart for which he helped to build the firm’s Tech, Media, and Telecommunications Practice, as well as its Assessment and business/leadership intelligence units. He also spent over a decade doing impactful TMT leadership and search and advisory work for Korn/Ferry, CTPartners, and others. Keller’s search career came after many years as an award-winning senior editor, investigative reporter, and television business journalist for The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, CNBC, and others.

About Raines:

Raines International Inc. is a premier Executive Search and Leadership Consulting firm with offices in New York City, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, and San Francisco. Since 1969, Raines International’s collaborative partnerships with its clients, global reach, and industry and functional leaders have allowed the firm to engage the world’s top talent to serve each client’s unique leadership needs. With expertise in all major industry sectors and functional areas, Raines International serves a client base including Fortune 1000, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Not-for-profits. Raines International is a longstanding member of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants. For more information, please visit http://www.rainesinternational.com.

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