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Technology: Electronics

EyeGuide, a leader in objective, affordable eye tracking for improved wellness, granted patent for visual attention testing without calibration

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EyeGuide is poised to deliver Focus to the market as the most affordable, mobile, and fast eye tracking platform for ocular motor testing–Pat Carney, CEO


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

EyeGuide, a leader in affordable, effective eye tracking solutions since 2011, announces today a key patent granted from the United States Patent and Trade Office. Patent 10,398,301 grants EyeGuide IP for performing a visual attention test on a patient without calibrating pupil position of the patient.

“This is a critical next step in eye tracking technology, and something we’ve been building toward for a number of years,” said Dr. Brian Still, Founder and Chief Science Officer for EyeGuide. “Most eye tracking systems require lengthy calibration processes. They are also further reliant on bulky hardware, so in most cases it just isn’t possible for them to deliver reliable eye tracking test results in environments, such as on the sidelines of sporting events, where speed, and mobility, are of paramount importance. Our intention with Focus is to change all this, making objective, actionable eye tracking testing available anywhere, at any time. Our new patent adds to a rich portfolio of IP that will allow us to do that.”

Presently, EyeGuide is bringing to market Focus, a complete hardware and software solution that employs a 10-second visual attention test to assess fatigue and other wellness issues. Built on validated science, refined through more than 12,000 user tests, Focus is highly mobile, easy to deploy and test in any setting. Further, it is coupled with an Apple iPad to optimize the user experience, and it makes use of the “calibrationless” IP protected in this new patent to generate results faster than any competitor offering.

Dr. Catherine Ronaghan, a board certified surgeon and associate professor at TTUHSC, led a team that conducted 61 visual tracking tests of 21 surgeons using EyeGuide’s Focus system. Surgical participants were tested at the beginning and end of both 12-hour and 24-hour shifts, and then results were compared.

Ronaghan’s team learned that there was almost no change in visual attention for surgeons tested before and at the end of a 12-hour shift, even when that shift occurred overnight. However, visual attention dropped significantly after a 24-hour stretch of work, suggesting the possibility that fatigue, due to the longer time on-call, may be a cause of visual attention impairment.

“We saw in our study’s population a drop of almost two full grades, -1.8 (SD 1.6) after 24-hour in-house trauma and acute care surgery call,” according to Ronaghan. “That’s significant,” she continues, “and for obvious reasons. Visual attention is critical for surgical effectiveness.”

Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike, Chair of the Department of Surgery at TTUHSC, notes that Dr. Ronaghan’s trial study is part of an ongoing departmental effort to investigate how to provide the best patient outcomes, while preserving the wellness of surgeons and other healthcare providers. All trauma and emergency general surgery surgeons in the department have now transitioned to 12-hour shifts instead of the traditional 24 hours, although the 24-hour model remains the standard at most trauma centers across the country. Anecdotally, the surgeons report improved well-being since the transition last year, lending credence to the findings from Dr. Ronaghan’s study.

“EyeGuide is poised to deliver Focus to the market as the most affordable, mobile, and fast eye tracking platform for ocular motor testing,” said Pat Carney, CEO. “Right now we see Focus as an ideal solution for a wide range of users to rely on for understanding how fatigue impacts performance in work or play. Focus is also a great tool for charting overall wellness, even improving visual attention.”

EyeGuide Inc, based in Philadelphia, PA USA, is the maker of Focus, a SOFAST™ (Simple, Objective, Fast, Affordable, Status Tracking) tool intended to replace the finger test for ocular motor function. Focus captures 1200 data points on eye movement in just 10 seconds, enabling you to capture, chart, and analyze objective data to better understand your overall wellness. For more information, contact Patrick Carney, EyeGuide CEO.

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National Experts Call on the American Public to Recognize Public Health Crisis and Take Action During National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

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You can save a life!

Our growing Survivor Network is a testament to the fact that immediate bystander CPR and defibrillation greatly increases the likelihood of survival from sudden cardiac arrest.


PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)

October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a public health crisis. It strikes 1,000 people each day in the U.S. alone. Thousands of lives could be saved each year if more people understood the critical importance of bystander intervention with CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation urges the public to take some simple steps to be prepared.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. Usually, there is no warning. It strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens. When SCA happens, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally. They may gasp or shake as if having a seizure. SCA leads to death in minutes if the person does not get help right away. Survival depends on people nearby calling 911, starting CPR, and using an AED as soon as possible.

Today, only 1 in 10 victims survives. But when bystanders give CPR and use an AED at the scene, as many as 5 in 10 victims survive. And, since sudden cardiac arrest most often occurs at home, laypersons will most likely be called upon to help save the life of a loved one.

Here’s what everyone needs to know:

Survival from SCA depends on the quick actions of people nearby who call 911, start CPR and use an AED to restart the heart. Specifically, they should:

  • Recognize sudden cardiac arrest. If a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, assume it is SCA.

  • Call 911 and follow dispatcher instructions.

  • Start CPR. Push hard and fast on the center of the chest at a rate of 100-120 beats per minute (e.g., to the tune of “Baby Shark” or “Staying Alive”).

  • Use the nearest AED as quickly as possible to restart the heart.


“Our growing Survivor Network is a testament to the fact that immediate bystander CPR and defibrillation greatly increases the likelihood of survival from sudden cardiac arrest,” said Mary Newman, MS, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation president. “And, since most cardiac arrests occur in the home, taking time to learn CPR and how to use an AED could mean the difference between life and death for a loved one.”

About the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a national community benefit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and saving lives. Programs include the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Network, an online community that provides peer support and opportunities for survivors and loved ones to participate in awareness, advocacy, and research initiatives. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a proud co-sponsor of the CallPushShock movement. For more information, resources and access to national experts, visit https://www.sca-aware.org.

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Industry: Healthcare

Visikol Expands Image Analysis as a Service Capabilities

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At Visikol we have assisted many pharma and biotech companies with making sense of large multi-dimensional data sets and extracting key quantitative metrics


WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. (PRWEB)

Imaging data sets are generated through drug discovery research projects using a wide-range of imaging modalities such as optical projection tomography, optical coherence tomography, echocardiogram, light sheet microscopy, MRI and X-ray CT. While many research groups have the capability to generate these data sets inhouse, a lot of research groups struggle with transforming these large and sometimes noisy data sets into actionable insights that allow them to make more informed decisions during the drug discovery process.

“At Visikol, we have assisted many pharma and biotech companies with making sense of large multi-dimensional data sets and extracting key quantitative metrics. We find that most off-the-shelf image analysis platforms are limited in their flexibility and a lot of research groups reach out to us when they need help with building customized image analysis solutions,” described Visikol Chief Science Officer Dr. Tom Villani.

To start an image analysis project with Visikol, Clients discuss with the Visikol project team the types of end-points they are interested in and the details of their specific research question. Clients will then send along a hard drive of data or upload files to Visikol’s secure cloud-based file sharing platform. From this data, Visikol can apply its 3Screen™ image analysis tools which are a suite of digital pathology algorithms designed for use with both two-dimensional and three-dimensional image data sets. These tools are ultimately used to transform the data sets provided by Clients into actionable insights that allow Clients to make more informed decisions during the drug discovery processes.

“Over the last few years, we have worked with Clients on projects ranging from analyzing 40-plex multiplex slide data sets and processing thousands of in vivo optical coherence retina imaging data sets to identifying novel image-based biomarkers such as in our recent work with Enzyvant Therapeutics,” described Visikol Director of Imaging Services Dr. Graeme Gardner. While there are many digital pathology companies in the marketplace today offering services as well as off-the-shelf digital pathology solutions, Visikol has become a leader in this space through its expertise with multi-dimensional datasets, on-demand custom software development and image analysis software validation and clinical deployment.

About Visikol

Visikol is a CRO focused on advanced drug discovery that is leading the fields of bio-imaging, bioinformatics and image analysis. We conduct end-to-end drug discovery services that include both 2D and 3D in vitro models and assays, 3D whole mount tissue imaging, digital pathology and custom drug discovery projects. Visikol offers a portfolio of drug discovery services ranging from 2D and 3D cell culture model and assay development to in vitro screening, animal tissue histology and automated image processing. The focus of these services is to transform tissues into images and ultimately into quantitative data sets that can be mined for actionable insights that help our Clients make more informed decisions during the drug discovery process. Additionally, Visikol manufactures and sells a suite of tissue clearing reagents and 3D immuno-labeling kits. These products allow researchers to easily and rapidly image whole tissues and 3D cell culture models in 3D instead of traditional 2D sectioning. For more information about Visikol or its services, please visit our website at visikol.com.

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Business: Insurance

Insurance Businesses Welcome New Movers to Their Local Community with Welcome Wagon’s New Mover Marketing Programs

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Welcome Wagon’s New Mover Marketing Programs for Insurance Businesses

Welcome Wagon’s New Mover Marketing Programs for Insurance Businesses

“New homeowners establish more business relationships in the first year of their move than at any other time, which provides a great opportunity for insurance agents and agencies to reach out and introduce themselves,” said Steve Goodman, CEO and President of Welcome Wagon.


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)

National marketing company, Welcome Wagon, offers innovative solutions for local insurance businesses to increase their customer base and improve ROI by targeting new homeowners and movers via direct mail and digital marketing services.

With over 50% of new homeowners switching their insurance within their first year of moving, new movers will be in search of a trustworthy insurance company that can provide them with the right coverage for their families and needs. When moving to a new location, studies show that 72% of new movers will need to purchase insurance for a variety of products they didn’t need before.

Welcome Wagon’s new mover marketing strategy aims to build a mutually beneficial relationship between local insurance businesses and new movers. When a homeowner moves into their new neighborhood, Welcome Wagon delivers to their mailbox a high-quality Gift Book which includes a full page ad, listing their contact information as well as details about the services they provide. What further sets Welcome Wagon’s New Mover Marketing Program apart is the added benefit of category exclusivity, giving insurance businesses a substantial advantage over their competitors.

For insurance businesses that also want to greet new movers through the digital route, Welcome Wagon’s New Mover Email showcases an insurance business’s information along with a compelling invitation for the residents to contact them. By clicking on the insurance business’s listing, new movers are automatically directed to a landing page created just for their business, featuring their contact information as well as options to link directly to the business’s website and directions on how to get to their office.

“New homeowners establish more business relationships in the first year of their move than at any other time, which provides a great opportunity for insurance agents and agencies to reach out and introduce themselves,” said Steve Goodman, CEO and President of Welcome Wagon. “By reaching out to new homeowners upon move-in, local insurance businesses have the ability to grow their client base with residents who are in need of their expertise and services.”

Welcome Wagon’s direct mail and digital marketing services allows insurance companies to reach prospective customers before their competition does, which in the long run helps build strong relationships and a great sense of community.

More about Welcome Wagon

Welcome Wagon was created in 1928 to embody the spirit of warm hospitality and welcome. Now in their 91st year, Welcome Wagon continues this mission, helping to create lasting relationships between new movers and local businesses. Their goal is to assist people in saving money, growing their business, and helping the local economy prosper. For more information on Welcome Wagon, visit https://welcomewagon.com/.

For career opportunities, visit https://welcomewagon.com/careers/.

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Business: Executives

B2SMB Institute Announces Winners of 2019 Best2SMB Awards; Inducts 3 Brands into B2SMB Hall of Fame

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B2SMB Institute Best2SMB Awards 2019

We congratulate this inaugural class of Best2SMB awardees, who serve as instructive examples of what it means to be Best2SMB.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

The B2SMB Institute, the first professional organization focused on advancing excellence in the business-to-small-business (B2SMB) ecosystem, today announced the winners of the 2019 Best2SMB Awards. The awards, which showcase the best in B2SMB Products & Services, Innovation and Brands, were presented during a special awards luncheon today at the B2SMB Institute’s annual Global Conference in Chicago.

“The mission of the Best2SMB Awards is to identify and recognize companies that are solving genuine needs of small businesses, and doing it successfully, at scale,” said Dave Walker, CEO and Cofounder, B2SMB Institute. “We congratulate this inaugural class of Best2SMB awardees, who serve as instructive examples of what it means to be Best2SMB.”

A highly competitive field of nearly 30 submissions was narrowed to a dozen standout finalists, from which winners in each of three categories were determined. The B2SMB Institute is pleased to announce the following category winners of the 2019 Best2SMB Awards:


  • Zoho – Best2SMB Award for Product or Service Offering. Zoho is the operating system for business—a single online platform capable of running an entire business. With 45+ apps in nearly every major business category, including sales, marketing, customer support, accounting and back office operations, and an array of productivity and collaboration tools, Zoho is one of the world’s most prolific software companies.

  • Alignable – Best2SMB Award for Innovation. With more than 4 million members, and millions of connections across more than 30,000 local communities, Alignable is the online network where small business owners across North America drive leads and prospects, generate referrals, land new business, build trusted relationships, and share great advice. Members use Alignable to get the industry answers they need, connect within their local business community or across the country, and increase buzz for their business.

  • Square – B2SMB Brand of the Year. Square, Inc. revolutionized payments in 2009 with Square Reader, making it possible for anyone to accept card payments using a smartphone or tablet. Today, the company builds tools to empower businesses and individuals to participate in the economy. Sellers use Square to reach buyers online and in-person, manage their business, and access financing. Restaurants use Caviar to offer diners delivery, group ordering, catering, and pickup. And individuals use Cash App to spend, send, and store money.

Three Brands Inducted into the B2SMB Hall of Fame

Also honored today, were three world-class B2SMB brands that were inducted into the B2SMB Hall of Fame. The B2SMB Institute is delighted to announce the following Hall of Fame inductees were selected for the long-term and significant impact each has made on the success of millions of small businesses around the world:

  • American Express, for its Small Business Saturday initiative, which has inspired us all to celebrate and discover small business

  • Dell, for empowering small businesses to use technology to grow their business

  • Intuit, for creating QuickBooks, its simple accounting software that enables SMBs to prosper

Independently Judged by B2SMB Institute’s SMB Influencers’ Circle

The 2019 Best2SMB Awards were judged by the B2SMB Institute’s SMB Influencers’ Circle, an independent council of journalists, bloggers, thought leaders and authors, who are recognized for their knowledge and understanding of SMB challenges and priorities:

  • Anita Campbell, CEO, Small Business Trends

  • Melinda Emerson, Consultant and Author, SmallBizLady

  • John Lawson, CEO, ColderICE Media

  • Rieva Lesonsky, CEO & President, GrowBiz Media and SmallBizDaily.com

  • Laurie McCabe, Consultant and Partner, SMB Group

  • Barry Moltz, Turnaround Consultant and Author, Getting Small Business Unstuck

  • Brian Moran, CEO, Small Business Edge

  • Ramon Ray, Founder and Publisher, Smart Hustle Magazine

  • Pamela Slim, Founder, K’É- Main Street Learning Lab

  • Steve Strauss, Senior Small Business Columnist, USA Today

  • Ivana Taylor, Publisher, DIY Marketers

For the full list of 2019 Best2SMB Awards finalists and winners, visit https://b2smbi.com/best2smb-awards/.

About the B2SMB Institute

The B2SMB Institute is the first professional organization focused on advancing excellence in the business-to-small-business ecosystem. B2SMB leaders, practitioners, brands and enterprises rely on the Institute for critical market intelligence resources, peer-to-peer networking, best-practice guidance and specialized skills development. The B2SMB Institute champions small-business-centric thinking and practice, with a focus on how to reach, engage, win, keep and grow SMB customers. The member-driven organization serves as a dynamic, daily destination to find, meet and network with B2SMB decision-makers who share common needs, challenges and goals. Visit https://b2smbi.com/ for details on resources, benefits and membership opportunities.

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Society: Christianity

Pastor Ronald A. Palmer’s newly released “With God As My Partner” is a real-life story that inspires everyone to accept God as their partner in everything

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“With God As My Partner: An Autobiography”: an inspiring memoir that talks about God’s calling to a person who has a vast faith and trust to Him. “With God As My Partner: An Autobiography” is the creation of published author Pastor Ronald A. Palmer, a hospital corpsman and surgical technician who spent a year in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. He answered the call of God to preach in April 1969 and to Pastor in 1971. He felt led to write this book to encourage others, especially those pastoring small churches.

Palmer writes, “In 1972, I felt impressed by the Lord to write a book about my life and ministry. He even gave me the title, With God As My Partner. I voiced my objection in prayer by ‘reminding’ Him that I had only been preaching for three years and pastoring for one. I had no experience in writing, but all I heard in return was, ‘Not now.’

“I went through life with many ‘experiences’ (both good and bad) piling up through the years. About four years ago, my wife said, ‘Ron, why don’t you write a book about your life and ministry?’ I didn’t have any good answer for her; and since she is my best friend, my closest confidant, and my dearest prayer partner, I gave it some serious thought. In the following year, I came in contact with three or four others who asked me the same thing. Because of this, I went to the Lord in sincere prayer, and He said, ‘Now is the time.’

“The book is not really in any chronological order but goes back and forth at times as I remember things. Again, the only way I could remember times, people, and names are with God as my partner. I was not striving to produce any item of ‘literary art,’ but something that could be shared with others what God has shared with me through the years. It has been an interesting journey, and I look forward to continuing it.

“When I gave the book its title, it was with a sense of humility, and not arrogance. I am well aware of the fact that the only way I (or anyone else) can ‘partner’ with God is by His grace, realizing that it is all for His glory.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Pastor Ronald A. Palmer’s new book is a fascinating read that allows the readers to accept Christ as their partner in conquering the challenges and journeys in life.

With this purpose, Palmer aims to inspire others through his experiences on how he answered God’s calling as a person.

View a synopsis of “With God As My Partner: An Autobiography” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “With God As My Partner: An Autobiography” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “With God As My Partner: An Autobiography,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Industry: Healthcare

LINET Receives Innovative Technology Contracts from Vizient for Intensive Care, Labor & Delivery, and Medical Surgical products

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“We are humbled and honored to have been awarded Innovative Technology contracts for these three products. This award from Vizient validates the level of clinical excellence LINET brings to the market,” said Colin Bain, President and CEO of LINET Americas.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)

LINET announced its Multicare ICU bed, AVE 2 Labor & Delivery bed and Eleganza 5 Med Surg bed have received Innovative Technology contracts from Vizient, Inc., the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country. The contract was based on a recommendation of these healthcare beds, intended for critical care, acute care, and labor and delivery environments, by hospital experts in these categories who serve on one of Vizient’s member-led councils.

Multicare, LINET’s intensive care bed, uses innovative technologies to create an ideal combination of clinical benefits for patients and staff – medical, nursing and therapy. Unique features support vital patient functions and provide excellent working conditions for staff to help minimize the risks associated with caring for high acuity patients. Innovative features include:


  • Programmable Automatic Lateral Therapy to treat pulmonary complications

  • Frame-based lateral tilt up to 30 degrees for easy patient repositioning

  • Passive leg raise capability to 38 degrees for sepsis protocol

  • Motorized patient transport with automatic fifth wheel and variable speeds to assist with movement of patients throughout the hospital

  • Automatic i-Brake system engages after 60 seconds to lock castors to help prevent patient falls

  • Ergoframe’s auto-contour position helps reduce patient migration to foot of bed and reduces pressure and shear on patient’s skin

  • Hands-free foot controls and one touch hand controls for easy product operation

AVE 2, LINET’s labor and delivery bed, has many features that make the birthing process easier for both the mother and the medical staff. Thanks to its broad range of accessories and positions, the patient has the ability to choose a delivery method that best suits her birthing plan. Innovative features include:

  • Integrated retractable foot section for quick bed reconfiguration during labor

  • Easy adjustments for siderail/headrail and leg sections

  • Tilting U-shape seat for better patient access

  • Independent motorized seat tilt for more position options

  • Multiple articulation positions available to best suit the mother

Eleganza 5, LINET’s acuity-adaptable bed, helps make routine nursing activities safer, easier and faster for enhanced nursing efficiency and better patient outcomes. Advanced features reduce the amount of stress and strain on caregivers while providing additional safety and comfort for patients. Innovative features include:

  • Frame-based lateral tilt up to 15 degrees for easier patient positioning and transfers

  • Ergoframe’s auto-contour position to reduce patient migration to foot of bed and reduce pressure and shear on patient’s skin

  • Built-in patient sit-to-stand assist for easier ingress/egress to assist with early patient ambulation

“We are humbled and honored to have been awarded Innovative Technology contracts for these three products. This award from Vizient validates the level of clinical excellence LINET brings to the market,” said Colin Bain, President and CEO of LINET Americas.

“Hospitals and providers are looking for innovations that offer unique and cumulative benefit over other products available on the market today. Our member council determined these technologies met the criteria to be awarded with the Innovative Technology contract. Congratulations to LINET on receiving this status,” said Debbie Archer, director of procurement and Vizient Innovative Technology Program leader.

Vizient represents a diverse membership base that includes academic medical centers, pediatric facilities, community hospitals, integrated health delivery networks and non-acute health care providers and represents approximately $100 billion in annual purchasing volume. Through its Innovative Technology Program, Vizient works with member-led councils and task forces to review potentially innovative products. If it is determined that a product is innovative, Vizient may award a contract outside of the competitive bid cycle.

LINET Founded in 1990, LINET is an international leader in healthcare technology with patient beds installed in over 100 countries. Considered one of the most dynamic companies in the healthcare field, LINET offers a new and unique approach to the hospital bed market. LINET manufacturers innovative beds for the ICU and Medical-Surgical, Labor & Delivery, One-Day Care, and Long-Term Care environments that promote patient and nurse safety, facilitate early mobilization, assist in better adherence to turning schedules, improve pain management and help reduce infection rates. The company’s U.S. headquarters is based in Charlotte, NC. Please visit http://www.linetamericas.com for more information.

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Business: Insurance

A New Article Explains How Accurate Car Insurance Quotes Online Really Are

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“Car insurance quotes can be really accurate. But you must offer accurate info, first!”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Carinsuranceplan.org has released a new blog post that explains how drivers can get accurate quotes and save car insurance money

Drivers rely on quotes to take important decisions and plan their available budget. So, it is of utmost importance to get as accurate as possible quotes. But should drivers rely on online quotes? This blog spot explains more. Also, drivers can get free car insurance quotes from https://carinsuranceplan.org/how-accurate-is-a-car-insurance-quote/


  • Quotes can be really accurate. Although they are approximations, they can predict the final price with great accuracy, when the submit form is used properly. And online quotes tend to have a high degree of accuracy. The reason is simple: data is sent and received between user and an insurer’s database with extreme speed.

  • However, the accuracy of the quotes depends on the info provided. As drivers can hear many times, quotes are as accurate and they let them be. This means that if a person wants really accurate quotes, he or she must provide accurate info. Providing a wrong car model or a wrong ZIP code will make the prices differ from the actual costs.

  • Keep relevant documents nearby when searching for online quotes. This includes documents for the car, driving license, ZIP code. They will make sure that the provided data is offered with higher accuracy.

  • Offer accurate annual mileage estimates. Online questionnaires will ask about how many miles are driven per year by the customer. They will ask an approximation, offering several range options. Choose the one that approximates better the actual mileage.


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

For more information, please visit http://carinsuranceplan.org.

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Business: Executives

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Releases Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces List

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“We are so pleased to see a growing number of employers recognize the importance of supporting families formed through adoption,” said Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.


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Annual survey of employers reveals increased investment in adoption benefits

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption released its 13th annual Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list recognizing organizations with the most robust adoption benefit programs. The list compares financial reimbursement and paid leave offered to employees who adopt, based on a survey of organizations across the United States. The Foundation partnered with RTI International, an independent, nonprofit research institute, to conduct this year’s survey.

More than 25 years ago, Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s® and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, led an initiative advocating for better adoption benefits in the workplace. The Foundation has carried that legacy forward through its signature Adoption-Friendly Workplace program and 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list.

The 2019 list includes a diverse group of organizations, with three to nearly 350,000 employees, representing 23 industries. On average, employers that completed the survey offer $9,362 in financial reimbursement, which is up 1.2% from 2018. The average amount of paid leave was 7.4 weeks, up 1.3% from last year’s list.

“We are so pleased to see a growing number of employers recognize the importance of supporting families formed through adoption,” said Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Foundation. “Congratulations to all the organizations on this year’s list, and thank you for sharing our belief that every child deserves a permanent home and loving family.”

NVIDIA is atop the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list for the second year in a row. The Santa Clara, CA-based artificial intelligence company offers all full- and part-time employees unlimited financial aid to cover the cost of an adoption. NVIDIA also provides up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave to women and men welcoming an adopted child into their home.

“NVIDIA recognizes that families are built in many ways, but they all share the common bond of love. We are excited to be recognized by the Foundation for the second year in a row. Our commitment to employees and their families is core to who we are,” said Beau Davidson, Vice President of Employee Experience at NVIDIA.

The Foundation also ranks employers by size, industry, best paid leave and foster care benefits. Additionally, a new impact list recognizes organizations with more than 1,000 employees that provide the largest overall financial benefits for adoption and have the capacity to reach the greatest number of people. Target Corporation ranked first on the 2019 impact list.

The Wendy’s Company has been designated with Forever Family emeritus status after being atop the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list for many years. “One of Wendy’s core values is ‘Do the Right Thing.’ Our founder Dave Thomas was adopted, and he strongly believed that offering adoption benefits is simply the right thing to do for your employees,” said Todd Penegor, President & CEO of The Wendy’s Company and Vice Chair of the Foundation’s board of trustees. “Wendy’s is proud to be one of the companies leading the way with robust adoption benefits, and we are thrilled to see NVIDIA top the list for a second year.”

View the complete 2019 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list and other adoption resources for employers at http://www.davethomasfoundation.org/AFW.

About the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a national nonprofit public charity dedicated exclusively to finding permanent homes for the nearly 155,000 children waiting to be adopted in North America’s foster care systems. Created by Wendy’s® founder Dave Thomas, who was adopted, the Foundation implements evidence-based, results-driven national service programs, foster care adoption awareness campaigns and innovative grantmaking. Learn more at davethomasfoundation.org.

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Industry: Healthcare

Acubalance Wellness Centre Voted Best of Vancouver Acupuncture, Naturopathic and Integrative Health Clinic

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Deemed “fertility innovators,” Acubalance is one of Canada’s leading natural fertility clinics and internationally known for a ground-breaking approach in treating infertility and pregnancy.


VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)

Acubalance Wellness Centre is deeply honoured to have been voted Vancouver’s best Acupuncture, Naturopathic and Integrative Health Clinic in the Georgia Straight 2019 Best of Vancouver awards. Deemed “fertility innovators,” Acubalance is one of Canada’s leading natural fertility clinics and internationally known for a ground-breaking approach in treating infertility and pregnancy.

“This is our 14th year being voted the Best of Vancouver for Acupuncture, Naturopathy and integrative medicine,” says Dr Lorne Brown, founder and clinical director of Acubalance. “And we are thrilled at also being recognized as Vancouver’s top Naturopathic and Integrative Health Clinic as well. Our practitioners are all highly trained and are dedicated to providing the best patient experience and outcomes.”

Acubalance has been renowned for a number of firsts in natural fertility care. As an innovator in integrative fertility treatment, Dr Brown pioneered the use of on-site acupuncture treatment in fertility clinics for IVF in British Columbia and now works closely with Olive Fertility Centre. “We want to extend our congratulations to Olive Fertility for being voted Best Fertility Clinic of Vancouver.”

Acubalance has also been the first clinic in British Columbia to introduce the use of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for fertility. This clinically-tested treatment uses “cold” laser to stimulate blood flow to the reproductive organs and enhance cellular energy production. LLLT is particularly promising for couples coping with age-related reproductive problems. Clinical evidence has also shown LLLT to be effective for pain and injury.

Known world-wide for his work as an educator and advocate for integrative fertility care, Dr Brown was the first Canadian to become a board-certified Fellow and to serve on the board of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM).

In 2015 Dr Brown founded and co-chaired the world’s first Integrative Fertility Symposium (IFS) in Vancouver, Canada. This was the first conference of its kind in the world to bring together reproductive endocrinologists and natural fertility practitioners, and he will be chairing the 6th IFS in April 2020.

Acubalance and Olive Fertility Centre will be offering a free, interactive information seminar Wednesday October 16th, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at Olive Fertility Centre.

Trying to Conceive?

Maximize your chances of a successful pregnancy

Join Fertility Experts Dr Niamh Tallon MD and Lorne Brown Dr TCM. Learn about the most effective fertility treatments and natural ways to optimize your fertility to help you conceive.

Free Seminar Wednesday October 16th 6:30 to 8:30

Olive Fertility Centre 4th Floor

400 East Tower, 555 West 12 Ave, Vancouver

To register, call 604.678.8600 or go to acubalance.ca

Acubalance Wellness Centre is Vancouver British Columbia’s leading natural fertility clinic. It is internationally known for treating infertility and pregnancy support, as well as fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances and unwanted weight gain. Our integrated approach incorporates research-based and time-tested treatments with Chinese medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy and functional medicine.

For more information or interviews contact Mairi Campbell mairi.campbell@telus.net

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