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Technology: Computer

Helios IP Announces DocketEngine™ Version 11 Update

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

Helios IP, a managed services company providing Intellectual Property operation solutions to law firms and corporations, today announced the latest release of its DocketEngine™ country law ruleset. The version 11 release achieves the significant milestone of surpassing 3,000 unique IP procedure rules and over 65,000 unique action and task outcomes. The DocketEngine™ supports patents, design, utility models, trademarks, and domains, for over 330 IP jurisdictions.

With this release, the DocketEngine solution introduces significant enhancements, with a focus on recent changes in Canada, Eurasia (EAPO), the Madrid Protocol (WIPO), Rwanda, and South Korea; as well as new trademark rules for Tanganyika and the Malaysian Component Regions.

In announcing the version 11 release, Robin Cali, Director of Country Law Operations at Helios IP, said, “This release represents our continued commitment to building the most comprehensive IP country law ruleset available on the market.” With the latest update being immediately available to DocketEngine™ subscribers, Cali continued, “ensuring access to the latest IP procedure changes is critical to our clients, and we are very pleased to offer immediate access to the important changes included in this release.”

An overview of the Country Law Update is included with this announcement.

About DocketEngine™

DocketEngine is the industry’s most comprehensive Intellectual Property country laws ruleset available. Comprised of over 3,000 unique IP procedure rules and over 65,000 unique action and task outcomes, the DocketEngine™ supports patents, design, utility models, trademarks, and domains, for over 330 IP jurisdictions. DocketEngine is available through the Helios Complete platform, or as a custom country rules service to IPMS vendors and in-house development through T-H Systems. More information can be found at https://www.heliosip.com/technology/docketmodule.html

About Helios IP

Helios IP provides IP operations support to law firms and corporations, including docketing, US filing, foreign filing, annuities, business analytics and financial management. Through its Helios Complete platform, powered by DocketEngine, clients access the industry’s only Microsoft-based solution that includes integration to Outlook, O365, Sharepoint, OneDrive and PowerBI. Visit http://www.heliosip.com to learn more about how Helios IP can help improve your IP Operations.

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Technology: Electronics

Robotic Skies Partners with SqwaQ to Advance Commercial Drone Operations BVLOS

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SqwaQ is the network on which all smart aircraft can fly while connected at up to 5500′ altitude


ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (PRWEB)

Robotic Skies Inc, the first and only global MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) network for commercial UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), and SqwaQ, a global SD-WAN network company offering a powerful new redundant comm-link that enables drones to fly unlimited-range BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), have signed an agreement that grants the Robotic Skies Service Center network access to distribute, retrofit, and provide field MRO services for SqwaQ communications equipment.

SqwaQ’s patented, postcard-sized communications modem aggregates the bandwidth of up to twelve individual 3G/4G/LTE connections. This powerful multi-redundant, massive throughput enables reliable drone command and control nationwide, with simultaneous streaming of pilot view cameras, as well as downward facing cameras and sensors.

Supporting live FPV (First-Person View) camera streaming nationwide, the SqwaQbox gives remote pilots the enhanced experience of flying with an onboard cockpit perspective, just like in manned aircraft, for increased situational awareness and safety. It can also validate pilot credentials, pre-flight aircraft registration, and FAA flight plan authorizations. SqwaQ can provision these custom data services on over 600 global cellular networks across 130 countries.

“SqwaQ is building the carrier-agnostic network on which all smart aircraft can fly connected up to 5500-feet altitude. Our agreement with Robotic Skies is an important part of this vision,” said Ted Lindsley, CEO of SqwaQ. “As our equipment and services proliferate worldwide, we need front end distribution partners who also have backend MRO service capabilities and an understanding of FAA/EASA/CASA rules and regulations. Robotic Skies has all of these, and we share the same long-range vision of where the industry is going BVLOS.”

SqwaQ’s global, flexible, and secure Mobile Virtual Network Operator solution will empower drones, air taxis, helicopters, and other aircraft to safely share the same airspace, transforming industries like pipeline monitoring, power line inspection, perimeter security, border patrol, e911 emergency response, broadcasting, and more.

“With the SqwaQ partnership, the Robotic Skies Service Center network can further expand services beyond maintenance and repair,” said Brad Hayden, Founder and CEO of Robotic Skies. “This is a great opportunity to help UAS operators evolve with new technology and get more out of their UAS investment by offering an upgrade path to safe BVLOS operations for more complex and demanding mission profiles.”

The SqwaQbox modem can be factory-installed or retrofitted to the existing commercial UAS fleet. Learn more at http://www.sqwaq.com.

About Robotic Skies Inc

Robotic Skies is a brokered global network of commercial UAS maintenance Service Centers. Founded in 2014, Robotic Skies has more than 175 independently owned and operated certified repair stations across more than 40 countries. The company’s comprehensive turnkey field service programs are designed to keep commercial UAS operations safe, affordable, and mission ready. Learn more at http://www.roboticskies.com.

About SqawQ

SqwaQ is a new SD-WAN and MVNO service provider focused on high-value mobile, Industrial IoT applications that demand reliable multi-redundant connectivity like aviation, telemedicine, oil and gas, and commercial construction. Founded in 2018, the company has more than a dozen patents issued and pending on its multi-redundant 3G/4G/LTE/5G communications router which is manufactured to rugged AS9100 and DO-160 specs in the USA. SqwaQ has wholesale bandwidth agreements with major cellular networks and can provision custom data services on over 600 cellular networks across 130 countries. Learn more at http://www.sqwaq.com.

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Shopping For A Better Health Or Drug Plan Could Save Hundreds of Dollars, Says The Senior Citizens League

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Mary Johnson
The Senior Citizens League Policy Analyst

“It’s very important to compare all your health and drug plan options to find your lowest-costing coverage,” Johnson says.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Making the effort to check health and prescription drug coverage during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, October 15th through December 7th, can pay off in significant savings for retirees, says The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). “The job does not have to be overwhelming,” says Mary Johnson, a Medicare and Social Security policy analyst for The Senior Citizens League. “Free one-on-one counseling is available in every area of the country to check coverage options and to switch to other health or drug plans when a better choice is available,” Johnson says. “Checking coverage is especially important since the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2020 is just 1.6 percent, and will only raise an average benefit of $1,460 by about $23 per month.

According to research by Johnson, prescription drug costs vary significantly between drug plans — by the hundreds or even thousands of dollars — even for common generics. Unlike other services, Medicare does not negotiate drug prices on behalf of beneficiaries. The plan with the lowest-priced drug can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars less than the highest cost plan for the very same drug. Yet the majority of Medicare beneficiaries rarely shop for their best drug plan during Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period. Consequently, Medicare beneficiaries in Part D and Medicare Advantage plans overpay for their prescription medications even though less expensive, high quality plan choices are available.

The drugs covered by each plan can vary dramatically, and plans frequently push drugs into a higher formulary tiers which are more expensive, unbeknownst to even the most conscientious consumers. “That can result in a drug price shock next year at the pharmacy counter, unless you nip that in the bud right now,” says Johnson.

Since the start of Medicare Part D in 2006, Johnson has volunteered to help friends, neighbors and family members compare Part D plans and switch to new plans when better choices are available. Doing so often results in substantial savings on drug prices —sometimes hundreds of dollars, lower premiums, and better access to brand and pricey drugs.

How should Medicare beneficiaries prepare for Open Enrollment? Here’s a checklist from The Senior Citizens League:

1.    Review: By now, people covered by Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plans should have received an Annual Notice of Changes for 2020 from their current plan. In addition to changes to the premiums, the notice will explain increases, if any, in the deductible, copayments and coinsurance. The notice will tell you where to find information about the pharmacies in the drug plan’s network, and it will refer to “the drug list” or plan formulary of covered drugs which usually can be found online or requested from the plan. “What the notice does not include is a list of the drugs you currently take, the tiers that your drugs will be on in 2020, whether coverage has been dropped for any of your drugs in 2020, or what those drugs will cost if co-insurance is charged,” Johnson says. “Plans will provide most of that information, but it requires calling your plan directly and speaking to someone who can estimate the cost of your drugs in 2020. Once you have this information, it’s very important to compare all your health and drug plan options to find your lowest-costing coverage,” Johnson says.

2.    Gather and write legibly: Gather all of the drugs you currently take and carefully make a list, printing the name of the drug, dosage, quantity taken per day, and quantity required per month. Do this for each drug taken. Make sure your writing is legible. Type it into a Word document and print it out if possible. Keep this list on file where you can find it easily. Not only will you need it to compare drug plans, it’s handy to take with you on each visit to your doctor.

3.    Get free, unbiased assistance from a Medicare counselor: You can get great help from a local Medicare benefit counselor who provides free one-on-one counseling through State Health Insurance Programs (SHIPs). Local contact information can be found at: https://www.shiptacenter.org. Call and make appointment now, because Open Enrollment will take more time than usual this year. The Medicare Drug Plan Finder comparison tool which counselors use to compare drug plans and estimate costs has recently been re-designed. “It’s likely to take longer than usual to sort through plans and determine the best choice for clients while all of us are learning how to use the new system,” Johnson says.

4.    Narrow your choices and contact the prospective drug plans directly to confirm details: Once you have picked out three or so plans that look like your best bets, contact the plans directly to confirm the details. This includes coverage of all your drugs, estimated co-pays and co-insurance, which pharmacies participate and other questions you may have.

5.    Switch plans by going through the Medicare website: It’s better to switch plans through the Medicare website than trying to do so directly with the insurer. This way Medicare will make sure your previous plan unenrolls you by the end of the year and your new coverage begins on January 1, 2020 with the new plan. Your SHIP Medicare benefits counselor can help you do this.

To learn more, visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org.

With 1.2 million supporters, The Senior Citizens League is one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seniors’ groups. Its mission is to promote and assist members and supporters, to educate and alert senior citizens about their rights and freedoms as U.S. Citizens, and to protect and defend the benefits senior citizens have earned and paid for. The Senior Citizens League is a proud affiliate of The Retired Enlisted Association. Visit http://www.SeniorsLeague.org for more information.

JOURNALIST: Analysis and table illustrating wide variation in drug costs – https://seniorsleague.org/assets/Part-D-Drug-Price-Variance-Report.pdf

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Industry: Healthcare

HMP’s Journal of Clinical Pathways and Association of Community Cancer Centers Announce Collaboration

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The alliance will not only allow us to offer more value to our readers through a greater breadth of information on ACCC activities and research, but will also increase ACCC’s visibility and impact in the oncology and value-based care fields.


MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)

HMP, a leader in health care events and education, today announced that its peer-reviewed publication, Journal of Clinical Pathways®, has formed a strategic partnership with the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), a leading education and advocacy organization for the cancer care community.

Through this alliance, readers of the journal will benefit greatly from regular columns from ACCC and its membership on topics such as multidisciplinary approaches to care delivery, reimbursement issues, trends in cancer care, the evolving practice of oncology pharmacy, and integrating new technologies and therapies into practice. In addition, ACCC will gain significant reach to more value-based cancer care decision-makers through the journal’s robust print and digital distribution channels.

“We are very pleased to collaborate with ACCC,” said Kara A. Rosania, MSc, Senior Editorial Director, Oncology and Managed Markets Divisions, HMP. “The alliance will not only allow us to offer more value to our readers through a greater breadth of information on ACCC activities and research, but will also increase ACCC’s visibility and impact in the oncology and value-based care fields.”

ACCC has added Linda Frisk, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers (Chandler, AZ), and member of the leadership team for the National Community Oncology Dispensing Association Inc., to the journal’s editorial advisory board. Dr. Frisk will provide the journal with expert guidance on the changing landscape of value-based cancer care and reimbursement models.

“ACCC is pleased to collaborate with Journal of Clinical Pathways to advance the critical conversation on defining and demonstrating value in cancer care and to help promote innovative strategies to accomplish this,” said Leigh Boehmer, PharmD, BCOP, Medical Director, ACCC. “Through this partnership, we aim to increase our reach to value-based oncology care decision-makers and reduce current health system silos that can hinder innovative collaborations aimed at providing high-quality oncology services to patients.”

About Journal of Clinical Pathways

Founded in 2015, Journal of Clinical Pathways captures the shift in health care away from a fee-for-service system and toward a value-based care delivery and reimbursement model. The move towards value-based medicine combined with innovations in big data has brought clinical pathways to the forefront as a means to drive precision and optimization of care for patients. Journal of Clinical Pathways addresses the potential of clinical pathways to address rising health care costs, mitigate patient risk, reduce variability, and achieve better, more predictable clinical outcomes. In this unique publication, physicians, payers, and health care executives share methods, insights, and results of projects to design, implement, evaluate, and update clinical pathways in their organizations. Journal of Clinical Pathways is specifically positioned to address the design and implementation of value-based care approaches; the use of clinical and real-world evidence to drive treatment decision-making; and the early learnings and experiences of managed care professionals and health care organizations as they implement new models for achieving high-value care. To learn more, visit journalofclinicalpathways.com.

About HMP

HMP is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical – and is a multichannel leader in healthcare events and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include Consultant360, the year-round, award-winning platform relied upon by primary care providers and other specialists; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

About the Association of Community Cancer Centers

The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) is the leading education and advocacy organization for the cancer care community. Founded in 1974, ACCC is a powerful network of 25,000 multidisciplinary practitioners from 2,100 hospitals and practices nationwide. As advances in cancer screening and diagnosis, treatment options, and care delivery models continue to evolve, so does ACCC, adapting its resources to meet the changing needs of the entire oncology care team. For more information, visit accc-cancer.org.

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Dalton Pharma Services is recognized for a fourth consecutive year as a Great Place to Work in Canada.

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The Dalton core values of People, Integrity and Excellence anchor our team and provide the cultural core that allows us to consistently deliver positive customer experiences.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Dalton Pharma Services, a leading North-American contract drug manufacturing organization, today announced that it has been re-certified for a 4th consecutive year as a Great Place to Work® in Canada.

The Great Place to Work® Institute recognizes exceptional Canadian Organizations after a comprehensive independent analysis. This certification is based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an anonymous survey about the workplace experience.

“As a customer-focused and employee-driven organization, Dalton is proud to have been recognized as a Great Place to Work again this year. The hard work that we, as a team, put into creating & maintaining a culture of high performance, high trust, high engagement and overall well being for our employees is a key success factor in delivering to our clients. The Dalton core values of People, Integrity and Excellence anchor our team and provide the cultural core that allows us to consistently deliver positive customer experiences.” said Mr. Peter Pekos, our CEO.

Earlier this year, Dalton was also recognized as the Top 20 Best Workplaces™ in Healthcare, Canada 2019. Dalton is a team of innovators deeply committed to the goal of creating a healthier world through the development and manufacture of medicines and drugs.

About Dalton Pharma Services:

Dalton Pharma Services is a leading North American cGMP pharmaceutical organization providing integrated drug discovery, development and manufacturing services. We are FDA inspected and Health Canada approved and bring over 30 years of experience to every project. We deliver fully integrated solutions with an emphasis on speed, flexibility and quality. Our integrated services (drug discovery, formulation and process development, custom synthesis, cGMP sterile fill/finish of liquids and powders, cGMP API manufacturing and/or dosage form manufacturing and Accelerated Stability Testing) all at one location helps us to be adaptable, flexible and cost-effective.

To learn more about our history and capabilities, please visit http://www.dalton.com.

About Great Place to Work:

GPTW is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, GPTW recognizes the world’s Best Workplaces in a series of national lists including those published by Fortune magazine (USA) and The Globe & Mail (Canada). Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures.

Follow GPTW online at http://www.greatplacetowork.ca and on Twitter at @GPTW_Canada

Peter Pekos

CEO

Dalton Pharma Services

349 Wildcat Road

Toronto, Ontario

Tel: 416-661-2102

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DrBicuspid.com signs content development and co-marketing agreement with IgniteDDS and IgniteDA

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We’re pleased to be partnering with IgniteDDS and IgniteDA as we strive to make DrBicuspid.com the premier news and education resource for dental professionals.


ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB)

Dental portal DrBicuspid.com, part of Science and Medicine Group, has signed a content development and co-marketing agreement with dental education firms IgniteDA and IgniteDDS. As part of the new collaboration, Kevin Henry of IgniteDA will join DrBicuspid.com as editor in chief. In addition, David Rice, DDS, of IgniteDDS will serve as DrBicuspid.com’s clinical editor.

The agreement unites two of the fastest-growing players in the market for dental education. DrBicuspid.com offers online news and educational opportunities, such as online continuing education and its recently launched Dental Exam board review study feature, for dentists and other dental professionals. Meanwhile, IgniteDDS and IgniteDA offer targeted events and resources designed to help dentists and dental team members make the transition from student to clinician — and beyond.

“We’re pleased to be partnering with IgniteDDS and IgniteDA as we strive to make DrBicuspid.com the premier news and education resource for dental professionals,” said Craig Overpeck, CEO of Science and Medicine Group. “Combining resources will enable each of us to leverage our strengths and give dental professionals the tools they need to succeed in the rapidly changing world of dentistry.”

“IgniteDDS is dedicated to helping dentists make the most of their careers, and this partnership with DrBicuspid.com will help us expand that vision even further,” Rice said. “We’re excited about the potential that this alliance brings.”

“Over the past 12 years, DrBicuspid.com has developed a reputation for publishing high-quality content on dentistry,” Henry said. “As editor in chief, I look forward to continuing that tradition, while taking the website to new directions. The best is yet to come!”

About DrBicuspid.com

DrBicuspid.com is a division of Science and Medicine Group, which supports companies seeking to commercialize the rapidly changing marketplace at the intersection of science, medicine, and technology. DrBicuspid.com offers original feature articles, daily news, and educational information designed for today’s dental professionals and dental team members.

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Business: Insurance

Atascadero Auto Insurance Agent Releases A Summary Of California Auto Insurance Laws

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Opting for the minimum required by law might keep the cop with the ticket book away, but may leave you open to risk from insufficient coverage.


PASO ROBLES, Calif. (PRWEB)

California requires drivers to be insured, but the laws can be confusing. John Donovan and his team at the John Donovan State Farm Agency, providing auto insurance in Atascadero, help provide a clear understanding of what is required by the State and the selection of coverages that fits their exposures.

This information is not legal advice. If you have been cited or arrested for any violation of California vehicle code or insurance laws, contact an attorney for legal advice.

Even though California law defines the minimum coverage, nearly everyone has circumstances that require insurance coverage that is more than the minimum. Property owners, business owners, individuals who drive thousands of miles for any reason, and household members driving the family car are examples that may require more than minimum coverage.

The California minimum auto liability insurance is: :


  • Bodily injury liability, which applies to injuries you cause. The requirements are $15,000 for the death or injury of one person or $30,000 for the death or injury of two or more people.

  • Property damage liability that pays a minimum of $5,000 for damage you cause to another vehicle or property.

Other kinds of minimum coverage include:

  • Uninsured and Under-insured Motorist coverage protects you in the event of an accident with an uninsured or under-insured driver.

  • Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury paying for injuries to you and passengers.

  • Uninsured Motorist Property Damage paying up $3,500 for damage to your car.

  • Medical Payments Coverage for the cost of medical expenses you or your passengers.

  • Physical Damage Coverage when your vehicle is damaged by another vehicle or something like a deer, tree, rocks, guardrails, a building or a person.

  • Comprehensive covers damage to your car caused by something other than a collision. For example fire, theft, or vandalism.

  • Collision and Comprehensive coverage providing compensation based on the market value of your vehicle.

  • Endorsements and Riders insurance covers equipment such as CD players, navigation systems and cell phones that are permanently installed, towing and road service, and reimbursement for car rental during repairs to yours.

Trying to figure out coverage can be exhausting. Opting for the minimum required by law might keep the cop with the ticket book away, but may leave you open to risk from insufficient coverage. Owning property, investments, a business, or earning a high income exposes you to being sued. Sufficient insurance is protection against these risks.

Your Atascadero auto insurance agent is the best option for protection. It’s worth the time to meet with a qualified and experienced insurance agent. In some cases, the minimum auto insurance required by law is enough for now. But, as life moves along, things change and it is well worth the time to be prepared in advance.

State Farm Insurance has a number of insurance programs to help protect you, your family and your assets, including auto, property insurance, and life insurance. The agents at the John Donovan Agency are ready with the guidance to help protect you and your family’s future.

Learn more about insurance requirements by contacting the John Donovan Agency, or visiting the California Department of Insurance.

John Donovan

8420 El Camino Real, Suite A

Atascadero, CA 93422

(805) 466-7744

This press release is by Paso Robles SEO and advertising company Access Publishing, 806 9th Street, #2D, Paso Robles, CA 93446, (805) 226-9890.

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Business: Executives

IfOnly Partners with Shania Kids Can to offer a Chance to Meet Shania Twain

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Shania Twain has had such an influence on generations of music listeners and her fans are going to love this. We’re excited to partner with her as she launches her Las Vegas residency and support her amazing charity.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

IfOnly, offering the greatest experiences for the greater good, has teamed up with Shania Twain with a sweepstakes opportunity for one lucky fan to join Shania at rehearsals for her new Las Vegas show, attend opening night show for Shania Twain “Let’s Go!” Las Vegas Residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and receive a custom Shania motorcycle from Count’s Kustoms.

The sweepstakes will close on November 21, 2019. The winner and a friend will receive:

  • Meet and greet with Shania Twain while attending the rehearsals for her new Las Vegas show

  • Join the cast of Count’s Kustoms for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Count’s Kustoms motorcycle shop and museum

  • Meet Shania at her opening night post-show party for a photo and reveal of Count’s Kustoms’ custom chopper

  • A custom Shania motorcycle from Count’s Kustoms

  • Two seats at VIP table with Count’s Kustoms’ cast with champagne service and stellar views for opening night

  • Hotel accommodations for two (2) at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for two (2) nights

  • Roundtrip airfare for two (2) from continental U.S. and Canada


Founded in 2012 with the purpose of unlocking access to extraordinary experiences for social good, IfOnly partners with local and world-class ‘luminaries’ who are experts in their field, celebrities or other noteworthy personalities, brands and charities, to offer extraordinary experiences across entertainment, culinary, music and more, with up to 80 percent of the funds going to an associated charity.

“Shania Twain has had such an influence on generations of music listeners and her fans are going to love this. We’re excited to partner with her as she launches her Las Vegas residency and support her amazing charity.” said John Boris, CEO of IfOnly.

“I am excited to be partnering with IfOnly to meet my fans and benefit a great cause. It will be a night to remember with lots of music, parties, and a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle.” said Shania Twain.

About IfOnly

IfOnly is the world’s premier consumer and B2B marketplace of extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. From top celebrity talent to local luminary artisans, chefs, guides, and experts, IfOnly offers access to the greatest experiences for the greater good—raising millions of dollars for over 200 charitable organizations. http://www.ifonly.com.

About The Shania Kids Can Charitable Foundation

Established in 2010 by Shania Twain, SKC provides services that promote positive change in children’s lives in time of crises and economic hardship. SKC provides children with one-on-one consultations, academic support and group activities, as well as nutritious snacks and meal programs where needed, all while in the safe, confidence-building environment that is the Shania Kids Can Clubhouse. For more information about Shania Kids Can, please visit: http://www.shaniakidscan.com

About Count’s Kustoms

Count’s Kustoms is a one-of-a-kind, world renowned hot rod and chopper customization and restoration shop located in the heart of Las Vegas and owned by Danny “The Count” Koker for nearly 20 years.

Metal on metal, mild to wild, the Count’s Team puts great pride and care into every one of their projects, no matter how big or small. Each project, vehicle or motorcycle, receives the same level of attention, fitting the particular tastes and desires of each client.

Count’s Kustoms is a one-stop shop for paint, upholstery, frame-up builds and service. Their custom hot rods and choppers exceed expectation with creativity and die-hard quality, not to mention incredible handling and ride-ability.

Some of Count’s clientele include Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Blandini, Dee Snider, UFC fighter Matt Hughes, BMX Pro Chad Kagy and artist Michael Goddard.

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Blue Sky Vision Welcomes Shane Rodgers as Vice President of Finance & Accounting

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“Shane’s proven track record of leading teams, driving growth, streamlining business operations, and increasing profit makes him a valuable addition to our team,” said Dan Shoemaker, President of Blue Sky Vision.


GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (PRWEB)

Blue Sky Vision, the largest and fastest-growing eye care group in Michigan, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Rodgers as Vice President of Finance & Accounting. Mr. Rodgers brings over 15 years of accounting and financial management leadership experience to his new role at Blue Sky Vision. Most recently, he served as Senior Group Controller at Patrick Industries, Inc. where he was actively involved in acquisitions and had financial responsibility for a significant number of Patrick’s brands.

“Shane’s proven track record of leading teams, driving growth, streamlining business operations, and increasing profit makes him a valuable addition to our team,” said Dan Shoemaker, President of Blue Sky Vision. “The knowledge and experience he brings will help our organization continue to grow while, at the same time, increase efficiencies.”

Previously, Mr. Rodgers served as Chief Financial Officer for Poly-Wood, LLC; he also served Zimmer Biomet where he had a number of progressing, finance-leadership roles. Mr. Rodgers earned both his Master of Science in Accounting and Bachelor in Business Administration from Western Michigan University.

About Blue Sky Vision

Blue Sky Vision is dedicated to providing world-class support to leading providers of eye care services. Blue Sky Vision was created in early 2017 and is a partnership among doctors, members of the leadership team, and Sterling Partners.

Our Purpose is to Lead the Way, Improve Sight, and Change Lives; our Vision is to be the model for unsurpassed patient experience, inspiring and empowering our team through innovation, dedication to excellence, and the creation of opportunity through growth.

To date, Blue Sky Vision partners include: Blue Sky Vision – Three Rivers; Optometrists of Lansing; VisionCare Associates; EyeCare Associates of Haslett, Sussex Vision Centers; Vitreo-Retinal Associates; Michigan Optical; Shoreline Vision; Walker Surgical Center; Lakeshore Eye; Surgical Care Center of Michigan; and Grand Rapids Ophthalmology.

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Society: Christianity

Robin D. Harrison’s newly released “Dancing for an Audience of One” is an edifying narrative on using one’s body and talent to worship God

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Dancing for an Audience of One”: a resounding account that delves into the spiritual essence of praise dancing and its purpose of bringing jubilation to God. “Dancing for an Audience of One” is the creation of published author Robin D. Harrison, a mother of three and a dance ministry mentor who teaches of praise dance or liturgical dance.

Harrison shares, “‘Dancing for an Audience of One’ will give insight to the praise dance minister and those who aspire to dance for the Lord—a greater understanding of who and why we dance. This book will teach and instruct on the principles of whom we dance for. The readers will get a better understanding of dancing for God and not for show. It is my conviction, and I hope that for many other praise dancers that this will be their conviction as well—that we are not entertainers, we are not performers, but we are dance ministers. We are here to reach souls for Christ through the ministry of dance! God is ultimately the reason why we dance; and when dancing for him, we should come with reverence and humility, knowing that he is to be lifted up and given the highest praise and worship during our ministering.

“It’s easy to lose focus when the enemy makes light of who and why we dance. No, you are not dancing for Mom or Dad. No, you are not dancing for Ma-Ma or even Pop-pop. You are not dancing for the coworker you invited or even for the pastor. You are dancing for God, the one who gave his life for you on the cross. All others are what I call beneficiaries and supporters, which are needed.

“However, keep focus on dancing for God first. This book you hold will reveal some things about the dance ministry that you may or may not have known, but after reading this book, you will be able to see some of the tricks that the enemy will play. You will have a better understanding of why you dance and whom you are dancing for. You will learn a few things even about yourself as a dance minister that we all have encountered at dance practice or outside of dance practice.

“Knowing our bodies are temples and are being used to speak to God and his people through movement is an awesome privilege. Dancing for God breaks strong holds, lifts spirits, encourages, rebukes, disciplines, touches hearts, and can make a difference between being lost and coming to the marvelous light.

“This book, although it was written with the dance minister in mind, reaches across ministries and can be helpful to any ministry within the church of Jesus Christ.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Robin D. Harrison’s new book is a tome of overwhelming significance, as it shed light to the uncommon form of worshiping God through one’s body movements.

This book is exemplary proof that there are many ways in which believers can show their gratitude and appreciation for the Lord’s goodness in their lives.

View the synopsis of “Dancing for an Audience of One” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Dancing for an Audience of One” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Dancing for an Audience of One,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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