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Lifestyle: Self Help

Japanese Goku Spa Offers Innovative Techniques To Help Americans Finally Get To Sleep

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Goku Spa in New York City

“We refer to Goku as the “ultimate sleep” spa because we exclusively focus on the scalp.” said Atsumi Kaneda. “Our techniques are designed to put in an individual in the most relaxed state possible to ensure they drift off into a peaceful slumber.”


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Japanese Goku Spa Offers Innovative Techniques To Help Americans Finally Get To Sleep

More than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis, according to a study in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Atsumi Kaneda, founder of US based Goku Spa (http://www.gokusleep.com) hopes to help reverse this trend.

“We refer to Goku as the “ultimate sleep” spa because we exclusively focus on the scalp.” said Atsumi Kaneda. “Our techniques are designed to put in an individual in the most relaxed state possible to ensure they drift off into a peaceful slumber.”

Kaneda founded Goku in 2008 in Japan after suffering from years of insomnia. Kaneda was constantly exhausted during the day as a result of poor quality sleep. Seeing that self-care in Japan was a growing trend, Kaneda sought to solve her own problem as well as bring that solution to others.

“Since there were no market for head massage, there were no books nor school for it. I had to invent it myself.” Said Kaneda. “I studied under various doctors, acupuncturists, and healers to gain knowledge and techniques about what induces maximum relaxation and puts the body in the optimal state for sleep .”

Kaneda created her special form of treatment called Zecchou Sleep (meaning “ultimate sleep”), which is done without water or oil. The technique is composed of twenty-one types of strokes. Pressure and direction using the fingers are applied to the scalp, facia, and muscles of the head. The therapists hands move slowly to lose the move the muscles of the head which result in more blood flow and circulation. Beneath the scalp are the large fascia and some thin muscles.

“The pressure slowly stimulates the parasympathetic nerves system, and leads the clients to wonderful sleep. This sleep is different from meditation or nighttime sleep, it is a new experience of a pleasurable dreamy land.” said Kaneda. “In addition the treatment, each Goku spa has visually soothing lights and music which can enhance the experience.”

Goku’s four locations in Japan have become so popular, that there are currently 498,721 people on the waiting list for appointments. In 2019, Kaneda opened her first Goku spa in the US rightfully so in New York which is known as “the city that never sleeps.”

“Our mission is to alleviate sleep difficulties and discomfort. We want to make insomniacs sleep. We want you to experience joyful and pleasurable sleep, and make your dreams more colorful. If Goku’s treatment and experiences can bring joy and relieve any pain you have during sleep, that is my greatest pleasure.” said Kaneda.

For more information about Goku spa, please call (929) 336-3088 and visit: https://www.gokusleep.com/

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NuLiv Science Debuts Zylaria™, an Ingredient for Sleep Quality & Mental Wellness

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It’s time to re-think sleep quality and mental wellness…That’s the direction we’re going with our awareness campaign. – Josh Beaty, marketing director


BREA, Calif. (PRWEB)

NuLiv Science, a leading developer of nutraceutical ingredients for the dietary supplement industry announced today the debut of its branded ingredient for sleep quality & mental wellness, Zylaria™.

The unique ingredient is developed from Xylaria nigripes, which is unique in that it belongs to a specific sub-genus of Xylaria that is exclusively hidden deep down in the dirt where lies nutritious, yet obscure fungi hidden within the nest of the Odontotermesformosanus termite. It contains high levels of an amino acid called gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA. GABA has been shown, in human clinical studies, to help regulate, support and promote relaxation and improve sleep quality.

“It’s time to re-think sleep quality and mental wellness” shared Josh Beaty, marketing director. “That’s the direction we’re going with our awareness campaign. We’d love to break through the stigma around mental health and the challenges that come with that like stress, anxiety, sleepless nights, and more. A restless mind is like a thief-in-the-night and we want to be part of the solution in providing an ingredient for brands to formulate with that addresses this ever-growing challenge among consumers”.

70% of Americans, at least once a month, are not getting enough sleep to refresh them for the next day. A very unfortunate 11% of the population experiencing insufficient sleep every single night. It’s a real problem, one so large, that the CDC has declared the problem of insufficient sleep a public health epidemic.

“Sleep quality affects so many areas of our lives and we’re committed to providing solutions with Zylaria™ to help support the vital benefits of deep sleep”, said Beaty.

NuLiv Science specializes in the research and development of proprietary and clinically proven nutraceutical ingredients via traditional and scientific processes. Since 1997, the company has served industry sourcing and research needs with an emphasis on quality, efficacy, and dependable supply chain. AstraGin­®­­, ActiGin®, InnoSlim®, Verbasnol™, Astrion™, Zylaria™, and Organic CordycepsPrime™ are some of the company’s IP ingredients available in product formulas worldwide.

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Industry: Healthcare

Race for Relapsing Polychondritis’ Drive for Awareness Makes a Stop in Marquette this Week for A Symposium Exploring Autoimmune Diseases

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MARQUETTE, Mich. (PRWEB)

If you are one of the 50 million Americans who live with an autoimmune disease, you know that it can be challenging to get the answers you need. If you’re a medical professional, you know that educational resources about these diseases are limited. Whether it’s lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, relapsing polychondritis or one of the many other autoimmune diseases, not nearly enough is known about diagnosis and treatment.

NMU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, in conjunction with the Race for RP (Relapsing Polychondritis) present A Symposium Exploring Autoimmune Diseases, Friday, September 20, at Reynolds Recital Hall. This half-day session is free and open to the public. Experts will discuss the latest research, treatments and best practices for those living with an autoimmune disease. If you or someone you know have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from leaders in the field. If you are a medical professional, you can earn continuing medical educational credits.

“One of our main priorities at Race for RP is to make sure those impacted by these diseases have access to the latest information and best practices. This collaboration with the School of Nursing at NMU is a perfect opportunity to team up and increase awareness,” said David Bammert, President of the RP Foundation. “Health care professionals, nursing students and community members who may be living with these diseases will be able to engage with autoimmune specialists directly,” he added.

Featured speakers include Dr. Susan Manzi, Chair of the Allegheny Health Network Medicine Institute and Chair of the Lupus Foundation of America National Board of Directors; Dr. Joseph M. Ahearn, Chair of the Allegheny Health Network Autoimmunity Institute; and Dr. Emily Somers, specialist in epidemiology at the University of Michigan Schools of Medicine and Public Health.

A Symposium Exploring Autoimmune Diseases takes place Friday, September 20, 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Reynolds Recital Hall at NMU. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information visit, http://www.bit.ly/AutoimmunitySymposium

About Race for RP

Race for RP supports research, awareness programs, and quality care for those who are affected by relapsing polychondritis and related diseases. The Race for RP is driving awareness and accelerating research. For more information visit, http://www.raceforrp.org

About Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation

The Relapsing Polychondritis Foundation’s purpose is to increase awareness about relapsing polychondritis (RP), provide for those who are affected by RP, support research to advance a cure, and promote quality care for RP patients. For more information visit, http://www.polychondritis.org

About Relapsing Polychondritis

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is rare, debilitating and in some cases fatal autoimmune diseases which attacks the patient’s cartilage including the ears, nose, airways and joints, as well as the eyes, skin, heart valves and brain.

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Health: Psychology

New SEL Curriculum Directly Addresses the Key Skills for Student Emotional Regulation and Behavior Management

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The new KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum helps teachers improve student behavior and proactively teach emotional regulation

We identified a gap in the current SEL market and designed the KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum to help educators teach emotional regulation, which equips students with the foundational skills, strategies, and behaviors appropriate for a variety of situations and environments.


SUDBURY, Mass. (PRWEB)

The Connections Model has launched the KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum, a proactive social-emotional learning (SEL) program that helps teachers provide direct instruction on the essential skills students need for success in school and in life. Based on the latest brain research and the understanding that emotions drive behavior, the curriculum provides teachers with the tools to help learners identify, understand, and manage their emotions, which allows them to be in control of their behavior. The curriculum is for classroom instruction across grades K-6 and includes 26 lessons centered on targeted skills. Students learn to become their own emotional managers and teachers gain a classroom full of engaged and motivated students.

“As educators ourselves, we understand that teachers know better than anyone that when kids are able to manage their behavior, they become engaged and enthusiastic learners. With this in mind, our goal as a company is to give teachers the right curriculum, classroom tools, and professional development to support them in helping students build the foundational skills for success,” said Lori Jackson, applied educational psychologist and co-founder of The Connections Model. “Our tools are grounded in current research, easy for both teachers and students to use, and are focused on the key social-emotional skills that all learners truly need. This new SEL curriculum, combined with teachers’ unique instructional expertise, will help all students experience positive growth and classroom success.”

In launching the Ready2Learn Curriculum, The Connections Model builds upon its KidConnect Classroom App, with the combination of curriculum and app creating a comprehensive SEL delivery system that features both proactive instruction and in-the-moment intervention. The app, which is available for the iPad, gives teachers the ability to intervene with individual students in the moment of a behavioral incident caused by emotional dysregulation. Using the app, the student works through a series of screens to identify the emotion that caused the behavior, understand it better, and adopt positive strategies to get back on track and ready to learn. Importantly, the student-driven app keeps students in the classroom and they can complete the intervention without disrupting peers.

“The combination of the KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum with the KidConnect Classroom App is a game changer,” said Steve Peck, middle school special education teacher and co-founder of The Connections Model. “Special educators know how important modifications are to their students, but tools and resources that help students make the appropriate emotional and behavioral adjustments, without stifling their learning or disrupting their classmates, have traditionally been hard to find. The KidConnect integrated solution changes the paradigm for special educators and all teachers focused on improving students’ emotional regulation. We’ve done the legwork for educators by developing this comprehensive curriculum, so they can focus on teaching and feel confident they will meet the needs of all learners.”

The Ready2Learn Curriculum is designed to integrate into educators’ everyday classroom routines, so students not only learn new skills but can apply and practice them. It adds the element of regular SEL instruction for the entire class, with an emphasis on emotional skill-building to improve each student’s ability to manage emotions and behaviors. This skill set will lay the foundation for students to achieve both self-awareness and social awareness, build healthy relationships, and make good decisions.

Behavior management is a key goal of the entire KidConnect program. The positive skill-building approach ensures that it is never punitive and always focused on growth and equitable learning opportunities for all students. The curriculum divides the process of healthy emotional regulation into four navigable units that include:

  • Building an emotional vocabulary by defining 16 common emotions and helping students reflect on past experiences to identify when certain feelings emerged across a variety of situations.

  • Making connections between emotions and behaviors. Students begin to build self-awareness and social awareness by working through a variety of group activities to practice identifying and controlling their reactions.

  • Learning strategies to manage emotions and, in turn, drive more positive behaviors. Students work with each other through a variety of situations to identify off-target behaviors and provide tactics to move toward healthy, on-target actions.

  • Practicing a variety of strategies and mindfulness techniques to help regulate emotions, increase self-esteem, and develop coping mechanisms that will help students gain control of their emotions and drive healthy behaviors in any circumstance.


Each of the four units are comprised of a variety of interactive, easy-to-use lesson plans and activities that provide the scope and sequence of emotional regulation to showcase the fluid relationship between each unit. To help facilitate this learning process, the KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum also includes instructions and guiding questions for students to create an Emotional Journal, where they can begin to record connections between their daily schedule and activities, along with the associated emotions and behaviors that occurred.

“We identified a gap in the current SEL market and designed the KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum to help educators teach emotional regulation, which equips students with the foundational skills, strategies, and behaviors appropriate for a variety of situations and environments,” said Jackson. “We know that emotions drive behavior. Only when students learn to identify, understand, and manage their emotions, will they be truly engaged in school and Ready2Learn.”

The KidConnect Ready2Learn Curriculum addresses the fundamental skills for learning: the ability to be present and engaged. It enables all students, from high achievers to those with severe behavioral challenges, to develop the relevant social and emotional skills necessary for long-term success in the classroom and beyond. For more information, contact David Jackson, dave@connectionsmodel.com.

About The Connections Model

The Connections Model is an education technology company whose KidConnect app and curriculum help students develop emotional regulation, the necessary foundation for all learning. Founded by a school psychologist and special education teacher, the company’s real world-proven classroom approach teaches students to identify, understand, and manage their emotions and behaviors so they become Ready2Learn. Learn more at https://www.teachemotionalregulation.com/

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Health: Mental Health

New Support Group for Parents after Death of Unborn or Newborn Child

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Creating a support group is a good place to start a group to help others affected by this kind of loss.


BETHLEHEM, Pa. (PRWEB)

September 2019 – The death of an unborn child is an experience no parent should have to endure. The shocking and unfortunate reality is this happens in 25 percent of pregnancies. Couples find various paths to coping and healing following their nightmare.

When JR and Jena Kushnir’s unborn daughter, Madison Claire, passed away due to an umbilical cord accident just days before her due date, Valentine’s Day in 2018, the couple cried, slipped into shock, put away the baby clothes and toys meant for their daughter and searched for solace and hope from professionals and families like themselves.

They also encouraged St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where JR works in medical simulation, and where Madison Claire was delivered, to establish a support group for grieving parents. The hospital’s perinatal and infant loss resources did not include formal services for supporting parents who leave the hospital empty handed and broken hearted.

“We wanted to work with St. Luke’s to make positive changes in Madison’s memory,” JR said.

He sent the hospital president an email, saying, “Creating a support group is a good place to start a group to help others affected by this kind of loss.”

The president “called me that same day to express her sympathy and tell me that the hospital would form a group,” JR recalled. A social worker/therapist was hired to moderate the group, and just months later, the first meeting of the hospital’s Perinatal and Infant Loss Support Group convened in one of the conference rooms at the Anderson (Bethlehem Township) campus. The support group meets monthly.

The sharing and caring that takes place at their monthly meetings has brought the Kushnirs comfort and close to other couples and families that have suffered similar loss. Some of them come and talk the entire time, while others just sit and listen, JR says. “There’s not one way to grieve,” he says. “But helping others helped us to heal.”

So much so that they felt ready to try to start a family again. On May 29, 2019, Charlotte Rose, their “Rainbow Baby,” joined JR and Jena. “She was born at 37 weeks, and that was 37 weeks of anxiety,” says the proud dad of two.

“We soak up every second we can with Charlotte,” says JR. “We always tell her about how she was handpicked for Earth by her big sister, and that in her brief life, Madison made such positive changes.”

Media Contact:

Sam Kennedy, Corporate Communications Director, 484-526-4134, samuel.kennedy@sluhn.org

About St. Luke’s

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 15,000 employees providing services at 10 hospitals and 300 outpatient sites. With annual net revenue greater than $2 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. Dedicated to advancing medical education, St. Luke’s is the preeminent teaching hospital in central-eastern Pennsylvania. In partnership with Temple University, St. Luke’s created the Lehigh Valley’s first and only regional medical school campus. It also operates the nation’s longest continuously operating School of Nursing, established in 1884, and 34 fully accredited graduate medical educational programs with 263 residents and fellows. St. Luke’s is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system with Medicare’s five- and four-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. St. Luke’s is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. In 2019, three of IBM Watson Health’s 100 Top Hospitals were St. Luke’s hospitals. St. Luke’s University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from IBM Watson Health seven times total and five years in a row. St. Luke’s has also been cited by IBM Watson Health as a 50 Top Cardiovascular Program. Utilizing the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system for both inpatient and outpatient services, the Network is a multi-year recipient of the Most Wired award recognizing the breadth of the SLUHN’s information technology applications such as telehealth, online scheduling and online pricing information. St. Luke’s is also recognized as one of the state’s lowest cost providers.

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Business: Insurance

Benefit Strategy Review Available for Financial Consultants

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Utilizing Member Benefits

Now, more than ever, the Ethics Approved Program means something in this day and age when ethics is crucial. It is an integral part of our membership benefits…IARFC Trustee Chair and CEO, H. Stephen Bailey, MRFC®.


MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (PRWEB)

Being in line with the mission of an association is the most important consideration. The IARFC feels it is equally essential to determine if the benefits are right for the consultant. Many times benefits appear ordinary on the surface until they are explored more fully. The White paper explores such topics as Benefit Strategy, Timeliness, Designations, Credentials, Trademarks, Code of Ethics, Ethics Approved Status, Practice Management Tools, Branding, Publications, Visibility, Partner Programs, Social Media, Networking, Award Recognition, Insurance, Educational Programs, Leadership Positions, Give Back Opportunities, and International Recognition.

“We feel that the most valuable benefits that are obtainable to the members of the IARFC are the designations/credential,” observed Trustee Chair and CEO, H. Stephen Bailey, MRFC®. “The Association has gone to considerable time and expense to accredit the Master Register Financial Consultant (MRFC®) credential in order to stay relevant in our industry. This was in answer to member’s request which was more acceptable to their broker dealers.”

While not exactly a tangible product, adhering to an established Code of Ethics is a way of announcing to clients, prospects, and consumers that the consultant realizes a fiduciary responsibility. Qualifying those commitments is accomplished through the IARFC Ethics Approved Status where high standards are met for members and are under constant review. “When we first started this program, we didn’t realize the significance of this rating,” continued Bailey. “Now, more than ever, the program means something in this day and age when ethics is crucial. It is an integral part of our membership benefits.”

Visibility should not be overlooked. A financial services association provides opportunities to assume leadership positions, expand on financial topics through written articles, and distribute social media on a more widespread platform. Credibility is established though these connections to a well-established organization.

Complete descriptions of benefits can be found by going to the IARFC Store and downloading the White Paper.

For more information on the IARFC and all the benefits it has to offer visit http://www.iarfc.org.

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Business: Executives

Cash Industry Stakeholders to Gather in Chicago for the Secure Cash and Transport Association’s Seventh Annual Conference

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GLOBAL IMPACT 2019 SCTA CONFERENCE

Perhaps one of the most dramatic forces impacting our industry today is globalization; it is a reality that cannot be ignored and how we respond today will have a lasting impact on future success.


PURCELLVILLE, Va. (PRWEB)

The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA), a nonprofit group representing professionals in ATM servicing, cash handling and processing, transportation, and safekeeping of cash and coin throughout North America, is set to welcome more than 200 attendees to its seventh annual conference in Chicago on October 9-11, 2019.

The 2019 SCTA Conference will feature leading experts in the fields of cash-in-transit, banking, retail, security, cybersecurity, and cash servicing, covering a wide range of important issues that impact the cash industry. The theme for this year’s event is “Global Impact” and it features a keynote address from Josh Linkner, a five-time tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and New York Times best-selling author. Linkner will offer insight and strategies to address the increasing velocity of globalization in the cash industry.

Mark Lowers, President of the Secure Cash and Transport Association, comments, “Perhaps one of the most dramatic forces impacting our industry today is globalization; it is a reality that cannot be ignored and how we respond today will have a lasting impact on future success.” He continues, “We look forward to addressing this and many other important issues at this year’s conference.”

Joining Linkner is a deep lineup of industry thought leaders and experts who will deliver two action-packed days worth of insight, information, and discussion. The full agenda for the event can be found at scta.securetransportassociation.org/agenda.

The 2019 SCTA Conference is designed to support the Secure Cash & Transport Association’s overarching mission to protect, strengthen, and unite the cash-in-transit and cash servicing industries. Details about the event, registration information, and association membership details can be found at the event website at scta.securetransportassociation.org.

About the Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA)

The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA) is a non-profit association established in 2013 to represent the shared interests of professionals in ATM servicing, cash handling/processing, transportation, and safekeeping of cash and coin throughout North America. Founding members include Cash Connect-ATM Solutions by WSFS Bank, Coin Wrap, Inc., Davis Bancorp, Great American Insurance Group Fidelity/Crime Division, Griffin Incorporated, Loomis, Lowers Risk Group, Marshall & Sterling, Rochester Armored Car Company, Inc., U.S. Bank, and Willis Fine Art and Jewelry & Specie USA. Industry groups represented by the association include armored operators, insurance providers, truck builders, financial institutions, ATM cash providers, coin wrappers, security surveys and compliance providers, retailers, and loss adjusters.

Members of the Board of Directors for the Secure Cash & Transport Association include: President, Mark Lowers, CEO, Lowers Risk Group; Vice President, Antonio Palmiotto, Executive Chairman, FAJS, Willis of New York, Inc.; Secretary, Michael Gaul, EVP Marketing, Lowers Risk Group; Greg McKay, President, Griffin Inc.; Jason Kyd, VP Specie, Great American Insurance Group; Joseph Shea, President, Rochester Armored Car; J.R. Davis III, President, Davis Bancorp; Laura Jones, Senior VP, ATM & Debit Services, U.S. Bank; Randall Sheltra, SVP Risk Management, Loomis U.S.; Suzanne Ricci, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Cash Connect; Curtis Fox, Executive Director, Corporate Security, Garda Cash Logistics; Todd Worthey, VP, U.S. Risk Management, Brink’s, Inc.; and Jim Petit, President, G+D Currency Technology.

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Bel Mondo Beauty Announces Sheet Mask For Oncology Spa Services

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Finding the right sheet mask for my very special clients going through cancer treatment was extremely important to me.


LAUREL SPRINGS, N.J. (PRWEB)

Bel Mondo Beauty announced today the availability of a facial sheet mask tailored for skin care professionals who provide oncology spa services.

Developed in collaboration with Oncology Spa Solutions ® – a leader in oncology-care training for estheticians nationwide – Bel Mondo Beauty’s Moisture Renewal Mask is designed to help alleviate the extreme dryness and sensitivity associated with skin impacted by cancer-care treatments. The premium mask features Bel Mondo’s signature bio cellulose fabric, prized in medical aesthetics for its exceptional occlusive and hydrophilic properties.

Notably, Bel Mondo Beauty’s Moisture Renewal Mask is free from additives that potentially irritate compromised skin, including artificial fragrances, synthetic dyes, ethyl alcohols, paraben preservatives, silicon and petroleum-based surfactants, and mineral oils. The formula features six key active ingredients — Pentavitin, PRODEW 600, Green Caviar Sea Grape, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, and ECOCERT Chamomile – selected for their ability to replenish and attract moisture while calming skin.

Product Trails Conducted With 30 Oncology-Trained Estheticians

Prototypes of Bel Mondo’s Moisture Renewal Mask were evaluated by 30 oncology-trained estheticians, who tried the product directly and used it on clients who were undergoing or had recently completed cancer treatments. Eighty percent of those who evaluated the mask reported that it increased moisture levels and alleviated sensitivity significantly; zero instances of skin irritation were experienced.

Access to the estheticians who participated in the product evaluation was provided by Becky Kuehn, Founder and Director of Education of Oncology Spa Solutions. A Licensed Master Esthetician and Holistic Cancer Educator, Kuehn has provided esthetic services directly for cancer patients since 2009, and has trained 4,000 students in oncology esthetics since 2013 through her Life Changing Esthetics® coursework.

“Finding the right sheet mask for my very special clients going through cancer treatment was extremely important to me,” Kuehn stated. “As I was searching, Bel Mondo reached out and offered to formulate a bio cellulose mask with safe ingredients that could deliver the type of benefits I was looking for. This mask is a fabulous addition to any facial protocol when trying to calm, soothe, and hydrate skin.”

Availability Through Skin Care Professionals

Bel Mondo Beauty’s Moisture Renewal Mask will be sold only to skin care professionals. Estheticians can purchase products through Bel Mondo Beauty’s website after creating an account, and from Med Spa Distributors (Kingsland, Georgia).

Bel Mondo will donate Moisture Renewal Masks to Oncology Spa Solutions to support its educational classes, and become one of the organization’s Mission Partners. It will also contribute a portion of revenue from its new product to SPOT-ON (Spa Professionals Oncology Trained, Oncology Navigators) – the first national association for oncology-trained spa professionals.

“Sheet masks have enjoyed explosive growth in the last five years, with most brands focusing on the traditional beauty consumer,” stated Lou Martelli, Bel Mondo Beauty President. “Our focus has been on the professional channel, and it ultimately led to a wonderful collaborative opportunity with Becky Kuehn and Oncology Spa Solutions. It feels good to be able to support those on the cancer journey in this small way.”

About Bel Mondo Beauty

Bel Mondo Beauty develops and markets premium-grade treatment masks, made exclusively with bio cellulose fabrics. Our distinctive product line is trusted by estheticians in the treatment rooms of the finest spas and medical spas. Visit http://www.belmondobeauty.com for more information, and follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BelMondoBeauty) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/BelMondoBeauty).

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Technology: Computer

RaGaPa Powers WiFi Monetization for Small and Medium Business Through Captive Portal Deployment

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“RaGaPa’s CaptiveXS is the leader in cloud-managed WiFi monetization and customer engagement space for venues of all sizes,” said Richard Jonker vice president of product line management at NETGEAR.


CUPERTINO, Calif. (PRWEB)

RaGaPa, a pioneer in the space of WiFi monetization and NETGEAR, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), a global networking company, announced today the launch of a joint solution allowing NETGEAR to provide integrated WiFi monetization and engagement features in its cloud management platform, NETGEAR Insight. The joint solution is named Instant Captive Portal, Powered by RaGaPa. Access points enabled with NETGEAR Insight will support this solution out of the box. NETGEAR entered into a technology licensing agreement with RaGaPa to leverage the rich functionality of CaptiveXS – WiFi engagement and monetization solution by RaGaPa.

With a strategic push to monetize all customer touchpoints, businesses are continually looking for opportunities to engage with their customers. Guest WiFi is an excellent avenue to execute some of the most innovative customer engagement campaigns. There are three critical aspects of active customer engagement over guest WiFi. First, the customer data acquisition and advanced analytics are vital when it comes to personalizing customer engagement over guest WiFi. Second, an intuitive and easy to use WiFi monetization solution is critical so that the SMBs can experiment with WiFi marketing campaigns without depending on IT. And finally, the solution should be manageable from a centralized cloud-hosted dashboard. NETGEAR noticed that RaGaPa’s CaptiveXS platform brings together these three critical aspects with simplicity to integrate within their easy-to-deploy cloud solution Insight.

“RaGaPa’s CaptiveXS is the leader in cloud-managed WiFi monetization and customer engagement space for venues of all sizes,” said Richard Jonker vice president of product line management at NETGEAR. “Together, we are providing our customers with a breakthrough technology to monetize their Guest WiFi. The key benefit of Instant Captive Portal Powered by RaGaPa is its unmatched ability for businesses to quickly configure and run WiFi marketing campaigns from NETGEAR Insight.”

Gagandeep Singh, co-founder, and CEO of RaGaPa stated, “It is fascinating to work with a partner like NETGEAR. Integration of CaptiveXS into NETGEAR Insight will help NETGEAR customers, especially SMBs, to quickly reap benefits from a full suite of WiFi monetization features. SMB customers are busy and therefore, an end-to-end, centralized cloud-based WiFi monetization solution, that is easy to manage and configure, helps SMBs save time and effort. We believe that the rich data analytics acquired from the venue’s guest WiFi could be a game-changer for our customers with this joint solution. With NETGEAR we are now looking to rapidly grow our global footprint.”

Instant Captive Portal Powered by RaGaPa is an advanced Captive Portal with multiple social login options, deep user analytics, vouchers support and a host of WiFi monetization features that include videos, display banners, payment system and user surveys.

About RaGaPa Inc:

RaGaPa’s mission is to provide a secure and engaging WiFi experience. We have combined all the essential Wi-Fi services into a unified platform managed through a cloud based dashboard with our “CaptiveXS” Solution. With CaptiveXS, our out-of-the box monetization/security features help businesses of any size to provide a safe and engaging guest WiFi experience. The key CaptiveXS features include – Captive Portal with Social Login, Content Insertion, Content Filtering, IoT Discovery and Security, Deep User Analytics and User Management. For more info visit: http://CaptiveXS.com.

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Technology: Electronics

Hemisphere GNSS Introduces Next-Generation R620 GNSS Receiver

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“With its all-new design and feature set, the R620 GNSS receiver is Hemisphere’s offering to what the market desires ― smaller machine, lower cost, and less power,” said Miles Ware, Director of Marketing at Hemisphere


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Today, at the INTERGEO expo and conference in Stuttgart, Germany and the ION GNSS+ conference in Miami, FL, USA, Hemisphere GNSS introduces the next-generation R620 GNSS receiver, a compact, versatile, and full-featured positioning system. The wide range of functionality and ease-of-use built into the R620 makes it an ideal fit for a variety of land and marine applications requiring high-precision positioning.

The R620 GNSS receiver is a complete refresh of the previous version (R330) and includes an all-new low-profile ruggedized enclosure. With the flexibility and scalability offered within the R620 system, customers can start with sub-meter positioning accuracy and upgrade the receiver (through activations and subscriptions) to add functionality and improve performance capability to centimeter-level accuracy.

Powered by the all-new Vega™ series, the R620 GNSS receiver processes and supports over 1,100 channels and offers flexible and scalable simultaneous tracking of every modern and planned GNSS constellation and signal including GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou (including Phase 3), Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS, SBAS, and Atlas® L-band. The Vega series is powered by Hemisphere’s recently announced next-generation Lyra™ II digital ASIC, Aquila™ wideband RF ASIC, and Cygnus™ interference mitigation technology.

The R620 combines Hemisphere’s Athena™ GNSS engine and Atlas L-band correction technologies with status LEDs and a powerful WebUI. These features make the R620 easy to monitor, configure, and offer an unparalleled level of customer-friendly performance.

The R620 comes equipped with UHF (400 MHz and 900 MHz) radio, cellular modem, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, making wireless communications and connectivity easy to use. Ethernet (including Power over Ethernet), CAN, Serial, and USB also elevate the system’s capabilities.

“With its all-new design and feature set, the R620 GNSS receiver is Hemisphere’s offering to what the market desires ― smaller machine, lower cost, and less power,” said Miles Ware, director of marketing at Hemisphere, “the receiver boasts a feature- and performance-packed combination of greater performance, improved robustness, and excellent value.”

With Athena GNSS engine, the R620 provides best-in-class, centimeter-level RTK. Athena excels in virtually every environment where high-accuracy GNSS receivers can be used. Tested and proven, Athena’s performance with long baselines, in open-sky environments, under heavy canopy, and in geographic locations experiencing significant scintillation is nothing short of cutting-edge.

The R620 GNSS receiver is featured by Hemisphere at INTERGEO in Stuttgart, Germany from September 17 through 19, 2019 (hall 3, booth C3.030) and at ION GNSS+ in Miami, FL, USA from September 18 through 19, 2019 (booth 411).

About Hemisphere GNSS

Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. is an innovative high-tech company that designs and manufactures positioning and heading products, services, and technology for use in agriculture, construction & mining, marine, OEM, L-band correction service markets, and any application that requires high-precision positioning and heading. Hemisphere holds numerous patents and other intellectual property and sells globally with several leading products, service, and technology brands including Athena™, Atlas®, Crescent®, Eclipse™, Outback Guidance®, and Vector™ for high-precision applications. Hemisphere is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, USA, with offices located around the globe and is part of Beijing UniStrong Science & Technology Co., Ltd.

For more information, please contact:

Gabriel Grenier-Baird

Hemisphere GNSS

Phone: +1 (480) 348-6380

Email: press@hgnss.com

http://www.hgnss.com

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