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Careaga Plastic Surgery Continues Partnership With Exclusive Haute Beauty Network

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Dr. Careaga holds a rare double board certification in plastic surgery. With the experience of over 8,000 successful operations performed, Dr. Careaga knows beauty and what his patients want.

“I don’t believe in cookie-cutter surgery. Each patient has a different body and face style and different goals in mind. By actively involving them in the process, I can consistently deliver the best possible result.” – Daniel Careaga, M.D.

PAUL DURAND, M.D.

Dr. Paul D. Durand is a Cleveland Clinic-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in procedures of the face and body. Born in Miami and raised in Peru, he obtained all his medical education and training in the United States. Dr. Durand has maintained close ties to his hometown of Lima, which inspired a passion for international mission work in South America, completing his seventh cleft surgery mission trip last year.

Dr. Durand completed a fellowship in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, considered the top program in the nation for cosmetic surgery. Since then, Dr. Durand has gained extensive recognition in both plastic and reconstructive surgery and has presented and published on numerous topics, including invitations to lecture and perform live surgical demonstrations in Latin America and Asia.

Dr. Durand is licensed to practice in the states of Florida, Texas, and Ohio.

REANA MYERS, MMS, PA-C

Reana Myers is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in aesthetic medicine. She was born in Tirana, Albania, and moved to the United States when she was young. After obtaining a master’s degree in medical science from Nova Southeastern University in 2007, Reana started her career in cardiovascular medicine before transitioning into the field of plastic surgery. She has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Reana’s professional interests include injectables such as Botox and Dysport, as well as facial fillers such as Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse, etc. She is skilled and knowledgeable in various other non-surgical treatments such as CO2, fractional, IPL, SculpSure lasers, microneedling, PRP, sclerotherapy, and weight loss. Reana is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is licensed to practice and prescribe in the State of Florida.

“There is beauty in everyone. That is why my goal is to enhance your beauty naturally and safely.” – Reana Myers, PA-C, MMS

WHY CHOOSE CAREAGA PLASTIC SURGERY?

Careaga Plastic Surgery is a state-of-the-art facility that has gained a reputation for being a phenomenal plastic surgery and medspa practice that utilizes the latest and most innovative technology in the industry. This modern facility specializes in a variety of procedures such as breast augmentation, breast lift, body contouring, tummy tuck, and non-surgical procedures, making Careaga Plastic Surgery the best place to start your beauty journey.

Careaga Plastic Surgery, where safety meets luxury, holds the coveted Gold Seal from the Joint Commission (JCAHO). Dr. Careaga has been voted among the top five plastic surgeons in Florida by his patients and peers for five years in a row. Careaga Plastic Surgery is where patients go to be their own masterpiece!

Learn more about Careaga Plastic Surgery by visiting: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/member/careaga-plastic-surgery/

ABOUT HAUTE BEAUTY NETWORK:

Haute Beauty is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living. As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and reconstructive treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.

For more about Haute Beauty, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

Media Contact

Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected], https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

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Your Gateway to Trustworthy Veteran-Owned Businesses

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We proudly announce our mission to make quick and easy connections between customers or clients and the vast network of reliable, veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. And why wouldn’t we? Veterans are globally revered for their discipline, trustworthiness, and unwavering commitment.

VeteranTrust.com debuts as the premier online directory to streamline the process of connecting people who need specific services with a veteran-owned business that can get the job done. Our platform is tailored to spotlight these businesses, making it straightforward and simple to discover services in areas like Home, Auto, and a variety of other capacities, diverse products, and much more.

Each business listing on our platform is comprehensive, giving you all the details you need to contact each store, vendor, or service provider. We list everything from phone numbers and physical location to websites and email addresses.

We’ve all been there – trudging through endless reviews, facing a barrage of calls from aggressive sales representatives. Say goodbye to that hassle. With VeteranTrust.com, users are empowered with trusted referrals and the information needed to make a connection now. Why? Because we believe in the unparalleled integrity of veterans.

At its core, VeteranTrust.com is more than just a directory – it’s a movement. A movement to bolster veteran-owned businesses and to encourage the public to place their trust in these companies, just as we trusted these veterans to protect our nation. And it’s not just about helping customers make informed decisions about people they hire. VeteranTrust.com also allows us to give back to those who made sacrifices for all of us by propelling them towards post-military success.

Join us in this pioneering mission. When you choose to work with a veteran-owned business, you’re not just getting top-notch services – you’re backing the heroes who once stood on the frontlines for us. Make a difference through your daily choices. Choose trust. Choose VeteranTrust.com.

VeteranTrust is actively scheduling interviews ahead of Veterans Day, Nov 11th. For interviews and media info, contact [email protected]

Media Contact

Dale Sutcliffe, VeteranTrust.com, 1 888-343-1148, [email protected], https://www.veterantrust.com/

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Science: Biology

TBGA President John Barnes Welcomes AM Industry Veteran Dr. Richard Grylls

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Most recently, Dr. Grylls served as Chief Engineer for Additive Technology at Beehive Industries, where he was responsible for developing innovative metal AM processes and qualifying those products within critical industries. His exceptional contributions to the industry are reflected in his 23 U.S. patents, with another 2 applications pending, and 25 technical papers.

Dr. Grylls holds a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and Science of Materials from The University of Oxford and a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from The University of Birmingham, UK.

In his own words, Dr. Grylls said, “Metal additive manufacturing has reached a critical mass and a critical transition into full scale, affordable, qualified production. The developments that have driven the industry for the past twenty-five years have to show value to supply chains, systems performance, and affordability. In the Barnes Global Advisors, I see a group of people who are aligned in their vision to help organizations in their additive manufacturing journey, and I believe it’s the perfect place for me to be able to bring my experience to maximize the benefit to the AM community as we work together to drive value.”

TBGA President John Barnes expressed his enthusiasm about Dr. Grylls’ addition to the team, stating, “We are honored to welcome Dr. Richard Grylls to TBGA. My relationship with Richard goes back several years, having purchased an Optomec LENS system from his team over a decade ago. His wealth of knowledge and experience in metal additive manufacturing will undoubtedly strengthen both our technical and strategic capabilities to support our customers on their journey toward AM excellence.”

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Cynthia Rogers, The Barnes Global Advisors, 2342013884, [email protected], www.barnesglobaladvisors.com

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Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Announces 2023 Lift Program Awardees

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The LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program provides early career Native artists with professional development, marketing support, culturally appropriate evaluation, and a $10,000 award to develop and realize new projects. Support for burgeoning artists is critical in developing fresh voices and envisioning the future of our respective Native practices. In addition, LIFT encourages artists to uplift communities, advance positive social change, point courageously toward environmental sustainability, and foster communal meaning-making.

“These artists show courage and commitment to developing innovative artistic practices that strengthen communities and tell powerful stories to create connections, deepen understandings, and counteract historical injustices.” – Laura (Cales) Matalka (Chickasaw) Associate Director of Programs

Selected artists for the LIFT 2023 awards are as follows:

Film/Video

  • Alica “Sheyashi” Mteuzi (Black, Caddo, Cheyenne & Arapaho) – Narrative Film “BILA” is a sci-fi narrative set 50 years into the future.
  • Angelique Kalani Axelrode (Kānaka Maoli) – Performance “Kai Hali‘a” is a semi-autobiographical, live cinematic experience that incorporates interactive technology with digital and film footage, direct film animation, embodied movement and choreography, and generative animations spawned by movement.
  • Alana Tiikpuu (Nez Perce & Navajo) – Narrative Film “Goat Song” is a short film about a young Indigenous man who was adopted out of his family as a child and undergoes a spiritual transformation as he searches to reconnect with his community.

Multi-Disciplinary Arts

  • Tomantha Sylvester (Citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) – Theater “Kiindaash naa bndamwin webkaamgak – And so began the prophecy” is a site-specific theatre performance that explores the relationship between traditional Ojibwe cosmology and women from other ancient matriarchal societies.
  • Nanea Lum (Native Hawaiian) – Public Art “Nu’uanu Streaming” is a public art project that speaks directly to the issue of water diversion in Hawaiʻi’s post-contact society.
  • Golga Oscar (Yup’ik Nation – Kasigluk/Tununak) – Textiles

Oscar will create two forms of Yup’ik fancy parkas to share with community members and feature in fashion shows across North America.

Traditional Arts

  • Kyle “Hokona” Kootswatewa (Hopi) – Textiles/Weaving

Kootswatewa’s project will revitalize the ancestral Puebloan technique of yucca cordage weaving.

Visual Arts

  • Ayuthea LaPier (Hanis Coos, Blackfeet, Tlingit [Chookeneidi Clan], Metis) – Mixed Media

“Land Back : Fire Back” is a visual storytelling of Pacific Northwest Indigenous fire-practitioners’ Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) that will open conversations around the meaning of land rematriation and land defense.

  • Mikaela Shafer (Hopi, Coyote Clan) – Mixed Media

“Down Road 264” is a journey of memories and healing in a matrilineal culture through a collection of mixed media art and poetry.

  • Zoë Urness (Tlingit Alaskan Native) – Photography

“The Eternal Village and the Chilkat River” is a photographic exploration that examines the symbiotic relationship the Chilkat Tlingit Village of Klukwan has had with the Chilkat River for thousands of years.

  • Kanani Miyamoto (Hawaiian) – Mixed Media

“Weaving Angels” will be an immersive installation combining printmaking, woven materials and carved wood blocks that will serve as a symbol of community, cultural survival, and resistance against assimilation.

  • Jared Andreas (Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians) – Painting

“Illuminated” will consist of twelve large-scale oil portraits of tribal members from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.

Other Disciplines

  • Agalisiga “chuj” Mackey (Cherokee Nation) – Music/Performance “ᏳᏩᏒᎢ ᎤᎾᏤᎵ (Yuwasv Unatseli)” will be a country-folk album entirely written, sung, and performed in the Cherokee language.
  • Ashley Young (Tlingit) – Music/Composition Young will write, perform, record, release, and promote a 3-6 track EP. Their process of lyric-writing will involve research and collaboration with fellow Lingít language leaners and teachers.
  • Kalikopuanoheaokalani Aiu (Kanak ʻŌiwi & Of many Islands and Seas) – Dance/Choreography

A collaborative multimedia performance that will center Native Hawaiian and Filipino Indigenous methodologies and concepts.

NACF is grateful to the Maxwell | Hanrahan Foundation, and The Rasmuson Foundation for their support of the LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists program.

About the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation’s mission is to advance equity and cultural knowledge, focusing on the power of arts and collaboration to strengthen Native communities and promote positive social change with American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples in the United States. To learn more about the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, visit www.nativeartsandcultures.org.

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Mandy Yeahpau, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, 1 9714174836, [email protected], https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org

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Science: Biology

wine2wine Business Forum showcases five never-seen-before Tasting Sessions focused on demystifying the dizzying world of wine scores

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The second Tasting Session takes place Monday afternoon, taking a look at the role tasting plays in the journey to becoming a Master of Wine. Italy’s two Masters of Wine, Gabriele Gorelli MW and Andrea Lonardi MW, share the story of their infamous partnership. Participants will discover the alchemy of their friendship, the strength of their study system and see them live and in person, tasting and evaluating wines to MW standard as participants taste along with them.

Tuesday morning sees Tasting Session 3 led by Jeff Porter IWA and Danielle Callegari, with a focus on the Wine Enthusiast philosophy of evaluating wines from many unusual angles. Their combined knowledge of Italian wines, how to score them and how to communicate them in ways that are meaningful to professionals and consumers alike will light the way for this informative look at wine tasting.

Tasting Session 4 takes the audience to the heart of Bordeaux, with Decanter Magazine’s Premium Editor and Bordeaux Correspondent, Georgie Hindle DipWSET leading a tasting of three wines that give an overview of Bordeaux’s Right Bank for those who want to know more about this famous region but don’t know where to start.

The final Tasting Session will be held Tuesday afternoon, with America’s VinePair smashing old school barriers to understanding wine scores. Co-Founder Josh Malin and Tasting Director Keith Beavers, along with Managing Editor Tim McKirdy and Assistant Editor Hannah Staab, explain how they approach tastings and reviews from a new perspective. VinePair has become an advocate for of-the-moment young producers and emerging regions. The audience shares a live tasting demonstration of their fresh, new school take on the tasting and scoring process.

In order to attract the most diverse and inclusive audience of wine professionals, a special offer is now available for those interested in taking part in the Forum. Tickets are available for purchase on the event’s website, and they include a limited Early Bird offer for purchasing the ticket at a discounted price. The offer is valid until October 2nd.

To purchase tickets and explore more about the wine2wine Business Forum 2023, please visit the official website at https://liveshop.vinitaly.com/en/products/ticket-wine2wine-business-forum-2023/.

About: About: wine2wine Business Forum is a dynamic international wine industry forum organized by Veronafiere and held annually in Verona, Italy, since 2014. wine2wine Business Forum 2023 will take place on November 13th and 14th at the Palaexpo in Veronafiere, Verona. The event is a key reference point for wine producers and wine professionals eager to develop and grow their wine business worldwide. wine2wine Business Forum provides unique opportunities to share ideas on the most important issues facing the rapidly evolving wine industry and to connect with wine professionals and experts. The forum takes place over two days and features keynote sessions, seminars, and interactive workshops which aim to equip participants with practical tools to improve their business. Speakers are renowned experts in their field and among the brightest minds in the wine world from Italy and abroad. Additional information is available at http://www.wine2wine.net or by emailing [email protected].

Media Contact
wine2wine Business Forum Media Team, Just Do The Work, 0458101447, [email protected], https://wine2wine.net/?lang=en

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Georgia Spa Company to Award Hot Tub to a Deserving Military Veteran

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Georgia Spa Company, through its Gives Back program, will award a Hot Tub for a Hero to a deserving military veteran.

AUBURN, Ga., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Georgia Spa Company, through its Gives Back program, will award a Hot Tub for a Hero to a deserving military veteran.

Our nation’s veterans secure our freedoms and liberties, and Georgia Spa Company is forever thankful to all veterans for their service, dedication, and valor. Through Hot Tub for a Hero, Georgia Spa Company will recognize one exemplary military veteran with their very own hot tub!

Nominations are being accepted now through September 29. Do you know a deserving military veteran? Tell us about them by clicking here or visiting www.georgiaspacompany.com and looking for the Hot Tub for a Hero nomination link at the top of the homepage.

Launched in June 2018, the Georgia Spa Gives Back program allows Georgia Spa to help others in our community. Each quarter, the Gives Back program selects a charity or cause to support with a portion of proceeds from that quarter’s sales. Additionally, the Hot Tub for a Hero program awards a hot tub to a deserving military veteran or public safety worker each year:

Hot Tub for a Hero is also made possible through support from partnerships with Hot Spring Spas, Gravitt Electric and Spain & Sons Construction. Gravitt Electric will provide standard electrical installation while Spain & Sons will pour a concrete pad or brace an existing deck for up to $1,000 value for the winner.

Media Contact

Tanner Tedeschi, Georgia Spa Company, 1 4702380063, [email protected], www.georgiaspacompany.com

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Science: Biology

dscout Earns Leader Status in G2’s Fall 2023 Report, with an Impressive 92% of Users Recommending the Company for User Research

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In the Fall 2023 Report, dscout received an astounding 92% recommendation rate from users who found immense value in the platform. One user raved, “I love that dscout enables me to do research efficiently with a high-quality panel. Responses are always thoughtful and enthusiastic. I sincerely appreciate the wonderful service team that helps launch missions and provides thoughtful suggestions throughout the process. Another user emphasized the pivotal role dscout plays in their research endeavors, stating, “Dscout is an indispensable tool for researchers.”

“We are truly honored to be recognized as a Leader in G2’s Fall 2023 Report,” says Jaymie Wahlen, VP of Customer Experience & Research at dscout. “For years, customers have shared that we’d become a trusted partner in their work—it’s exciting to continue seeing feedback through this channel. We look forward to hearing more from customers who inspire us to deliver the best possible platform and services for their research goals.”

dscout’s VP of Product, Jonathan Fairman, also noted, “At dscout, customer feedback is a fundamental guide in our journey towards continuous improvement. Our users’ insights and experiences are the driving force behind our product evolution – this is evident in our recent launch of usability testing, a feature that was both highly-requested by and created in close partnership with our customers.”

dscout’s customer research platform empowers organizations to gain rich insights into their customers’ experiences, behaviors, and preferences. By leveraging mobile ethnography, video diaries, and real-time feedback, dscout facilitates data-driven decision-making and empowers organizations to keep the customer at the center of their work.

In an ever-evolving research landscape, dscout plays a vital role in helping companies connect with customers on a deeper level, adapt to changing market dynamics, and make informed decisions that drive growth.

To explore how dscout’s customer research platform can transform your user research efforts and experience why 92% of users recommend it, please visit dscout.com to find out more.

About dscout

dscout is a leader in experience research, enabling the world’s most innovative companies to unlock human insight at scale. Recently named as a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Experience Research Platforms, dscout’s flexible remote research technology platform allows organizations to handpick research participants, field a multitude of moderated and unmoderated methodologies, accelerate analysis, and create impactful, media-rich research deliverables. Learn more at dscout.com.

For media inquiries, please contact: Kate Johnson, dscout’s VP of Marketing, [email protected]

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Kate Johnson, dscout, 1 (937) 660-0856, [email protected], dscout.com

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Science: Biology

CIQ Begins Rollout of Ascender Infrastructure Automation Installers for All Kubernetes Platforms, Offering ‘Zero to Automation’ in Minutes

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Made generally available in July, Ascender leverages open source Ansible AWX and includes a full suite of turn-key, supported, open source Ansible playbooks created and maintained by CIQ. Ascender governs the automation of Rocky Linux management at scale as well as workloads, networking, devices, public clouds and other infrastructure at an enterprise level. With this rollout, CIQ is responding to community demand by simplifying the deployment of an automation platform, ensuring accessibility for a broader audience. As always, CIQ is available to help clients with larger and/or supported deployments.

“Our goal for Ascender is to lower the barrier to entry for infrastructure automation by making it possible for operators to automate their enterprise infrastructure on any platform in minutes, whether they are Kubernetes experts or have never even used Linux,” said Greg Sowell, principal solutions engineer at CIQ. “Today, you can go to GitHub and automatically deploy the Ascender installer on an Enterprise Linux system via Kubernetes, without having to sort through all the prerequisites and with clear documentation to guide you through the process, if you need it. This will include an installer for Amazon EKS, and we’ll continue to roll out automated Ascender deployments for every platform our customers need. We want to enable everyone to run Ascender wherever they want and minimize their time to value.”

With Ascender, a single administrator can apply complex patches, security hardening standards or other changes to a fleet of servers or other devices—with the click of a button or an API call. Ascender also provides a built-in reporting capability to track patching and current state for Rocky Linux and Windows servers. Ascender’s web-based GUI and REST API allow for easy consumption of automation by end-users who have varying levels of technical expertise and responsibilities. In addition, audit logs and access controls prevent unintended changes and production downtimes as well as help maintain compliance.

“If you’re running automation at scale from the command line with Ansible, you have little control,” adds Sowell. “Plus, it can be difficult to track changes, such as who has done what and when, capture any failures and successes, or implement least-privilege access. Ascender does all that for you. And whereas other automation platforms charge by the number of devices, Ascender offers a price point that is much more amenable to customers running automation at scale, so there’s no more counting nodes.”

*Availability*
The Ascender installer is available now at the Ascender Installer Github repository, along with simple instructions to walk users through an install. Users can add Ascender to an existing Kubernetes cluster or automatically set up a new one.

CIQ has tested the Ascender Installer on K3s, the lightweight Kubernetes distribution fully certified by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), and will soon support more Kubernetes flavors, starting with Amazon EKS.

*About CIQ*
CIQ builds secure, reliable and open infrastructure solutions at scale, with dedicated world-class support for a range of performance intensive computing and enterprise technologies. From the base operating system, through containers, orchestration, provisioning, computing and up to cloud applications, CIQ works with every part of the technology stack enabling organizations to focus on their core competencies, driving business-transforming innovation. CIQ is the founding support and services partner of Rocky Linux and the creator of the next generation federated computing stack. For more information, please visit ciq.com.

Media Contact

Cristin Connelly Zegers, Cathey Communications for CIQ, +1 404-931-6752, [email protected], www.ciq.com

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