Flag Ranch event to feature musician Dave Tate, local artists and wineries Flag Ranch, a local non-profit focused on elevating the plight of horses, today announced its first fundraising event in its new home in Paso Robles. Flag Ranch is a horse + human collaboratory that takes in and cares for horses who would otherwise be euthanized while offering people opportunities for personal and professional growth through immersive experiences with the horses.
PASO ROBLES, Calif., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Flag Ranch, a local non-profit focused on elevating the plight of horses, today announced its first fundraising event in its new home in Paso Robles. Flag Ranch is a horse + human collaboratory that takes in and cares for horses who would otherwise be euthanized while offering people opportunities for personal and professional growth through immersive experiences with the horses.
The Pole Barn Benefit Concert will be held on their 50-acre property where the current herd of 50+ horses roam freely. The expansive pole barn will eventually be re-imagined as a gathering place for all kinds of activities from small group experiences, to an educational kitchen for culinary medicine classes, to film screenings and more – all amongst the horses!
Event Details Thursday, October 5, 6pm-9pm Tickets: $150 per person, available at flagranch.org/upcomingevents through September 20 Contact: Kimberly Carlisle, 650-868-7245, [email protected]
This event kicks off Flag Ranch’s fundraising campaign by featuring the beautiful voice and music of Dave Tate, the work of several local artists including sculptor Abigail Belknap and watercolorist Jenna Hutton and delicious plant-based pairings (with Pasta by Etto) from Pair With Chef Rachel and five fine wineries: Bristols (cider), Maha/Villa Creek, Maddox Meadery, The Royal Nonesuch Farm and Tribeca Wine Collective.
All proceeds benefit Flag Ranch and are partially tax-deductible. Kimberly Carlisle, Co-Founder and Executive Director, says, “We are loving our new home and thrilled to open our gates to our wonderful Paso Robles and SLO county community. In order for us to offer immersive and profound experiences with horses to more people, we need to build more inviting facilities. This benefit concert will be our first big step in doing so.”
In addition to providing a safe, natural and loving home for its animals, the ranch offers individuals, families, groups and teams the opportunity to interact with the horses to explore self-awareness and empowerment, develop creativity and intuition, and study their exemplary teamwork and leadership. All experiences take place on the ground; no prior horse experience is needed. For more information, visit flagranch.org.
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Added Justin Dent, national director of pharmacy operations for AvevoRx, “Adding CUVITRU to our portfolio of treatment options helps address the needs of a patient population that requires or benefits from receiving treatments subcutaneously. Meeting and supporting patients where they are, to maximize their comfort, safety, and effectiveness, remain our top priorities.”
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“Jim has a wealth of experience building successful software systems across many industries,” said Stephen Ezell, CEO of Truly Free. “His expertise will play a critical role in advancing our digital platform to bring more eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning products into the homes of families everywhere.”
Jim’s previous work experience includes seven years at Myriad Genetics, where he built high-throughput bioinformatics systems to support genetic predisposition testing and DNA fingerprinting used to support FBI criminal investigations and identify the remains of 9/11 victims. He also served as Chief Technology Officer at Bitt, a digital currency management system, to deliver the world’s first successful blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency systems, providing digital fiat currency to citizens of multiple nations.
“I admire Stephen’s tremendous vision for the company,” said Jim Martin, CTO of Truly Free. “Stephen has built an entire community of families looking to free themselves from toxic chemicals and harmful products. I’m excited to join the engineering team to elevate Truly Free’s digital capabilities to connect more consumers with family-safe brands.”
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Tim Conkle, The 20’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, has long felt the need for streamlined and effective authentication tools, and is thrilled to see one of his ideas come to full maturity.
“It’s an honor to receive this patent, a testament to our top-notch engineering team’s dedication in redefining security standards,” commented Conkle. “Cyber defense isn’t just about technology. It’s about a mindset of resilience and adaptability. ‘User Management System for Computing Support’ is a huge milestone for our organization, but make no mistake – our focus is firmly on the future, and on continuing to innovate and adapt to keep our clients safe in a highly dynamic digital landscape.”
Spearheading research and development efforts were Luke Glover (Director of R&D) and Sage Driskell (Assistant Director of R&D). The novel authentication framework culminating from these efforts gives organizations and individuals a powerful method for repelling social engineering attacks, which continue to wreak havoc in both the public and private sectors.
The 20 looked to Holzer Patel Drennan, a distinguished intellectual property and business law firm based in Denver, CO, for expert legal counsel during the patent application process.
About ID 20/20
ID 20/20 software is a verification tool developed to stop social engineering by creating an easy, painless process to verify who’s on the other end of the line. Most solutions to stop social engineering are invasive or complicated for users. ID 20/20 software makes the process nearly completely transparent to the end user. It takes less than a minute on average to protect you and your client from social engineering. To learn more, visit id2020.net
About The 20 MSP
The 20 MSP has been helping businesses succeed through better technology since 1986. As a leading provider of managed IT services, The 20 MSP serves hundreds of businesses nationwide, providing each one with white glove service, secure and streamlined IT infrastructure, and 24/7/365 support. We believe in building lasting relationships with clients founded on trust, communication, and the delivery of high-value services for a fair and predictable price. Our clients’ success is our success, and we are committed to helping each and every organization we serve leverage technology to secure a competitive advantage and achieve new growth. To learn more, visit the20msp.com
The study involved 620 diverse volunteers across the United States who were randomly assigned to take the placebo or one of two formulations of MDSleep containing federally legal limits of cannabinoids and other botanical ingredients. One MDSleep formulation contained lower amounts of THC per serving (.35 mg) and higher amounts of GABA and botanical oils, hops oil, and valerian oil. The second formulation contained higher amounts of THC per serving (.85 mg) and lower amounts of GABA, valerian, and hops oil, while the other botanicals (CBD, CBN, and L-Theanine) were in the same amounts as the first formulation.
Main Study Findings
When compared to placebo, MDSleep’s formulation with lower THC and higher amounts of select botanicals was shown to improve reported sleep quality, feelings of anxiety, stress, and overall well-being, with no serious side effects. When compared to placebo, this formulation showed:
A significant improvement in sleep quality (measured by the rate of mean change in the PROMIS™ Sleep Disturbance 8a score)
While not statistically significant, 57.3% of participants experienced a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in their sleep quality relative to 42.2% of participants in the placebo group. (Note: A score reduction of one-half the standard deviation of the baseline score is considered a MCID).
A significant improvement in feelings of anxiety (measured by the rate of change in PROMIS™ Anxiety 4a score)
A significant improvement in feelings of stress (measured by the rate of change in the PROMIS™ Stress 4a score)
A significant improvement in well-being (measured by the rate of mean change in the World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-being index score)
There were no serious side effects reported in any study group and no significant differences in side effects between either MDSleep product group and the placebo.
This formulation of lower THC and higher select botanicals was clinically shown to:
Improve sleep disturbance (sleep quality)
Enhance sleep onset
Support restful and healthy sleep
Improve feeling well-rested upon waking
Reduce feelings of anxiety and stress
Promote well-being
The formulation with higher cannabinoids and lower amounts of select botanicals did not show significant differences in any of these measures.
“Our commitment to medical-grade botanical formulations is reflected in the results of this study, which shows how precision dosing of multiple ingredients (polypharmacology) makes a significant difference in clinical effectiveness. We are thrilled that the medical community can now proudly recommend a clinically proven sleep aid that is backed by the scientific rigor we expect as practitioners,” shared Dr. Babak Larian, MD, FACS; Co-Founder of MDbio – The Doctors Brand™.
Receiving statistical clinical significance in one category, let alone four categories, proves that MDbio’s unicorn approach to formulation and commitment to patient outcomes is not only a highly effective method, but creates a new baseline for what is acceptable in the supplement industry.
Dr. Emily Pauli, PharmD, Chief Research Officer of Radicle Science™, explained, “This study suggests that lower levels of THC in combination with CBD, CBN, and higher levels of GABA and GABA-elevating botanical oils from valerian and hops, may improve sleep quality. While further exploration is necessary, this research supports the idea of synergism between botanical compounds, allowing for variable amounts of them without additional side effects. It highlights the importance of methodical formulation development and testing through rigorous clinical trials such as Radicle Rest.”
Dr. Jeff Chen, MD, Cofounder/CEO of Radicle Science™ shared, “Also notable is that neither formulation contained melatonin, which has recently received national concern for dangerous lack of accuracy. In many other countries like England, melatonin requires a prescription, while in other countries like Japan, melatonin is banned. Thus it is particularly important that Americans have non-melatonin sleep aids that are clinically effective, and MDSleep is now a proven new option for the sleep market.”
This is just the beginning for MDbio – The Doctors Brand™. MDbio enters the market perfectly positioned to disrupt both the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical spaces by displacing many formulations that either have significant side effects or no clinical efficacy. Their commitment to a scientific approach to validate formulations introduces a new standard for the supplement industry where consumers won’t have to choose between harsh side effects and non-effective products.
With clinical trials currently underway for other MDbio products and a robust formulation pipeline that includes non-hemp botanical variations, we can expect to see more from this emerging leader in the very near future.
About MDbio – The Doctors Brand™: MDbio – The Doctors Brand™ was founded by four renowned medical doctors committed to providing therapeutic alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs. MDbio provides medical-grade, patient-tested plant-based medicine products that are unique in the industry for their innovation, quality, and scientific rigor. Targeting ailments such as poor sleep, stress/anxiety, pain, and weakened immune system, MDbio products naturally restore balance and promote healing to maximize overall health and wellbeing in patients. Founders of MDbio include:Kiarash Michel, MD; Babak Larian, MD, FACS; Siamak Tabib, MD and Kamran Jamshidinia, DPM, FACFAS. To learn more, please visit mdbiowellness.com.
About Radicle Science™: Radicle Science™ is history’s first Proof-as-a-Service company, enabling non-prescription health and wellness products to clinically prove their true effects beyond placebo. The B-corp offers non-pharmaceutical products the first easy path to generate first-of-its-kind clinical evidence across diverse conditions and populations at unprecedented affordability, speed, and scale. Radicle’s transformative approach democratizes access to clinical trials and can finally close the “proof gap” between non-prescription wellness products and pharmaceutical drugs. To learn more, please visit radiclescience.com
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Fellows will develop solutions for the most urgent challenges facing young Indians under 30, such as public health, sustainability, the future of the workforce, digital disruption, and gender equality.
NEW DELHI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The United Nations Foundation (UN Foundation) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW, India) today announced the Next Generation India Fellowship on the sidelines of India’s G20 presidency. The Fellowship is an opportunity for young Indian thinkers and leaders to gain first-hand experience in understanding and solving the world’s most pressing challenges.
The Next Generation India Fellowship — part of the UN Foundation’s Our Future Agenda programme and CEEW’s focus on building careers in public policy — is specifically designed to unlock original, maverick, and substantive ideas from the youth of India for a sustainable future.
“The Next Generation India Fellowship is not just about learning, it is about transforming global leadership and impact,” shared Elizabeth Cousens, President and CEO of the UN Foundation. “The Fellows will have the chance to engage with and learn from global leaders, policymakers, and influencers, gaining insight and contributing their ideas into key processes that shape world affairs.”
Spanning two years, the Fellowship will foster honest conversations about the ‘One Future’ theme of the G20 presidency, build consensus around a ‘future agenda’ for young Indians, and explore options for investing in their generation and protecting the needs and rights of future generations.
The Fellowship will also provide an opportunity to strengthen youth-led and youth-focused networks and platforms, and contribute towards institution building. It will provide a platform for the Fellows during India’s G20 presidency, the SDG Summit, and the Summit of the Future to communicate their proposals, advocate for key asks, share models for inspiration and action, and forge collaborations between countries of the Global North and the Global South.
“These exceptional individuals will be at the forefront of championing the cause of 21st-century multilateralism, driving forward a vision of collaboration, inclusivity, progress and sustainability – for all,” stated Dr Arunabha Ghosh, Chief Executive Officer of CEEW. “It aims to provide young Indian changemakers a global platform to voice their ideas and influence key discussions across international organisations.”
The Fellowship includes a diverse range of focus areas including public health, sustainable cities, new technologies, culture and communities, gender equality, future of the workforce, affordable and clean energy, and oceans. Fellows will gain a deeper understanding of policy making, strategic planning, and global diplomacy guided by the experience and mentorship of the UN Foundation, CEEW, and partner resources.
The partnership between the UN Foundation and CEEW provides an opportunity to recognise the potential of young minds and equip them with the skills, aptitude, and confidence needed to address present and future global challenges. It has been supported by Mr. Narayana Murthy and Mrs. Sudha Murty through a contribution made to CEEW directly in Indian rupees.
For 25 years, the UN Foundation has built novel innovations and partnerships to support the United Nations and help solve global problems at scale. As an independent charitable organization, the Foundation was created to work closely with the United Nations to address humanity’s greatest challenges and drive global progress. Learn more at http://www.unfoundation.org and http://www.ourfutureagenda.org.
About the Council on Energy, Environment and Water
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), based in India, is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. The Council uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – the use, reuse, and misuse of resources. It prides itself on the independence of its high-quality research, develops partnerships with public and private institutions, and engages with the wider public. In 2021, CEEW once again featured extensively across ten categories in the 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report. The Council has also been consistently ranked among the world’s top climate change think tanks. Follow us on Twitter @CEEWIndia for the latest updates.
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In recent years, more emphasis has been put on the importance of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace, but the tech industry, along with other STEM fields, still has a long way to go in becoming a more equitable workforce. In addition to the bias and discrimination that still exist, a lack of access to opportunity, support and networks within the tech field, racial wage gaps, poverty, systemic inequalities, and even disparities in reliable internet access are all barriers to entry for potentially talented individuals.
“The tech industry, which prides itself on agility, has failed to move the needle on workplace diversity in any substantial way. It’s important to create pathways for more diverse talent to get involved in tech. While tech training programs and bootcamps can help alleviate some barriers by potentially costing less and being quicker than the typical four-year degree, many can still be expensive and do not adequately target underrepresented groups for recruitment,” said CEO of Humantelligence, Juan Betancourt.
As one of the most awarded Hispanic tech founders of 2022-23, Juan launched Humantelligence in 2016, taking a new approach to one-to-one and team communication, collaboration and inclusion. Humantelligence’s Smarter Collaboration is now an AI-driven technology designed to increase human connection and make work feel more human. Humantelligence’s fast growth and potential to scale into a unicorn was the reason why Endeavor.org accepted Humantelligence into its accelerator program, ScaleUp.
In addition to its ease of use, quick implementation, and ability to optimize collaboration for remote and hybrid teams, Humantelligence uses generative AI to surface personalized communication insights in the tools organizations use every day: Microsoft Teams®, Outlook®, Gmail®, Zoom®, Webex®, Slack® and calendars. Every email is optimized, and every meeting can be more productive — leading to better individual, team, and leader performance.
Humantelligence is used by Fortune 500 companies, including Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, BASF, UnitedHealthcare Group, Accenture and Honda, to improve team performance and communication, foster inclusion and belonging, and drive meeting effectiveness — while maximizing investment in their current communication tools.
“If our economy is to thrive and innovation is to grow, we need increased representation on the top floor, in upper management. For that to happen, we have to determine the conditions that enable such inclusion—the patterns and characteristics that make success possible. That means starting learning programs in elementary schools, building mentorship programs across communities that serve to empower Hispanics and other minorities to advance their career opportunities, holding companies to their diversity goals, and building workplace technology that actually enables the inclusion and belonging of everyone.”
It’s important to remember this during Hispanic Heritage month and throughout the year because it will take all of us—corporate leaders, investors, innovators, and citizens—working together to shape a more inclusive, diverse, and better-performing society.
Humantelligence is a collaboration tool that uses generative AI to deliver personalized insights for better one-to-one & team communication and collaboration, surfaced in the communication tools you use every day: Microsoft Teams®, Outlook®, Gmail®, Zoom®, Webex®, Slack® & Calendars. It enables better human connection among employees, and as a result, companies can optimize productivity while reducing turnover and building engaged, high-performing teams. To learn more, visit humantelligence.com.
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