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New Cannabis Financial Technology Event Issues Call for Speakers for Inaugural WeedTechUS Conference in Chicago, August 24, 2020

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WeedTechUS takes place August 24th, 2020 and is a partner event to the Mobile Payments Conference, August 24th-26th at the Swisshotel In Chicago.

WeedTechUS 2020

“WeedTechUS will bring together the top cannabis fintech influencers and policy makers from across the country,” says Marla Ellerman, founder and vice-president of the cannabis financial technology event.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

WeedTechUS, a new, state of the art financial technology conference for the emerging cannabis, hemp and CBD industries is seeking expert speakers and thought leaders to join the influential lineup at the national fintech event taking place on Aug. 24, 2020 at the Swissotel in Chicago.

WeedTechUS2020 is presented by the long-standing team behind the Mobile Payments Conference (MPC) and serves as an ‘add on’ to their financial technology MPC event taking place Aug. 24 – 26, at the same venue.

For the first time ever, the two events join together influential experts and government relations policy makers from leading cannabis and mainstream financial technology companies in the alternative payment, billing, banking and financial, and mobile sectors.

“Payment and banking options are several of the most challenging aspects of doing business in the cannabis and hemp industries,” said founder and vice-president Marla Ellerman. “WeedTechUS will bring together the top cannabis fintech influencers and policy makers from across the country.” Ellerman is the publisher of Mobile Marketing & Technology magazine, and the executive director of the MPC event.

Fiscal compliance and regulation for cannabis companies, which varies by state, will be among the many hot topics at the event. From digital currencies to state-by-state regulations, attendees will learn about the latest developments in specialized payment technologies and other high-tech offerings for the fast emerging cannabis, hemp and CBD markets.

Industry leaders who are slated to participate include representatives from: Paid, Payfi, Star, Glenbrook Partners, GreenSheet, Level One Labs, MPC, Proven Media, Hypur and others.

The inaugural conference will include cannabis, hemp and CBD investor and stakeholder topics including:

Payment processing and cash management

High risk market banking trends

Financial technology investor outlook

Blockchain and crypto currency trends

Cannabis dispensary cash management

Mobile payment developments

Next generation security solutions

Fraud and consumer protections

Cash transportation management

Compliance essentials

Non-card payments, cardless cash and digital wallets

Federal and state regulation updates

Digital signage

Media outlets and journalists

“This is an essential conference for the emerging cannabis industry where financial compliance is not only required, but always evolving with an ever changing state and federal landscape,” said Kim Prince, co-founder and content director for the event. Prince is the CEO of Proven Media, a firm that was named among the Top 5 Most Powerful PR Firms by the Observer, and Starmakers by North Valley Magazine. Proven Media serves as the agency of record for the Marijuana Industry Trade Association (MITA-AZ).

Admission for the event begins at $150. For information, or to apply to become a WeedTechUS speaker, sponsor or exhibitor, visit weedtechus.com.

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ABOUT WEEDTECHUS:

WeedTechUS, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona is a national financial technology compliance and policy event serving the emerging cannabis, hemp and CBD marketplace in the United States and across the globe. WeedTechUS2020 takes place Monday, August 24th at the Swissotel in Chicago, Illinois. WeedTechUS is a partner event to the Mobile Payment Conference (MPC) event that takes place Monday, August 24th through Wednesday, August 26th at the same venue.

WeedTechUS was co-founded by Marla Ellerman and Kim Pravlis-Prince. Ellerman is the publisher of Mobile Marketing and Technology Magazine and executive director of MPC, (MPCEvent.com). Pravlis-Prince is the CEO of Proven Media, a specialized public relations firm serving the cannabis industry, named by the Observer to be among the nation’s Top 5 Most Powerful Cannabis PR Firms. For information, visit weedtechus.com.

MEDIA CONTACT

Neko Catanzaro, VP of Branding and Public Relations, Proven Media

Neko@provenmediaservices.com.

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Online Fitness Program Takes 1st Place Rating from TopConsumerReviews.com

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It is our pleasure to award this platform our highest ranking among Online Fitness Programs in 2020


OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (PRWEB)

TopConsumerReviews.com has awarded their highest five-star rating to Jillian Michaels, an award-winning fitness professional offering a world-class Online Fitness program.

Why are people turning to Online Fitness Programs in record numbers? The answers are as varied as the individuals themselves. Who can’t relate to the feeling of going to a popular gym and having no clue how to use the weight machines or what settings to enter on the treadmill? Many of today’s apps take away all of the guesswork, guiding users to the right strength routines and cardio workouts to match their current level of fitness and their wellness goals. For those who prefer to work out at home or on the trail, the perfect Online Fitness Program gives them a coach in their ear, videos on their tablet or right on their TV, completely eliminating the need for a gym membership while delivering the same results. With so many different resources available, there’s an ideal Online Fitness Program for every user, from beginner to expert.

“If you’re deciding on an Online Fitness Program, chances are good that you want an all-in-one resource for both exercise and nutrition. Jillian Michaels absolutely delivers,” affirmed Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. “Jillian has been a household name in the fitness industry for many years, but there’s nothing outdated about her My Fitness program. The app gives you everything you need to plan your meals with options ranging from omnivore to vegan, to track what you actually eat, and then complement your healthy eating habits with an effective fitness routine. There are more than 800 individual exercises in this Online Fitness Program, complete with videos to demonstrate each move step-by-step to make sure your form is perfect from the first rep. Best of all, a free 7-day trial lets you access every feature before deciding if a paid membership plan is right for you. There are many different paths to fitness, but if you want to start – or continue – your journey to wellness with a proven, affordable and easy-to-use system, My Fitness by Jillian Michaels should be at the top of your list. It is our pleasure to award this platform our highest ranking among Online Fitness Programs in 2020.”

To find out more about Jillian Michaels and other Online Fitness programs, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Online Fitness category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/online-fitness/.

About Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels is the foremost fitness expert in the world and a renowned life coach. Committed to helping people to be the best versions of themselves and to live their happiest and healthiest lives, Michaels has dominated the health and wellness space with hit television shows, extensively successful fitness DVDs, the foremost exercise streaming platform fitfusion.com, 8 New York Times best-selling books, an award-winning podcast, live speaking engagements, her App, My Fitness, that provides personal training and nutrition plans, popular social media channels and her personal website. Through her platforms, she has built an international community of followers 100 million + strong.

About TopConsumerReviews.com

TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Online Fitness Programs to Exercise Bikes and Keto Diets, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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Newly Patented Tech Implemented in MONET Anterior Cervical Fusion System

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CTL Amedica’s MONET Anterior Cervical Fusion System

Due to its fundamental application throughout the entire orthopedic fixation arena, screw blocking technology is one of the most competitive and intellectually protected areas of medical device development today.


DALLAS (PRWEB)

CTL Amedica Corporation has been granted an official patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a screw offset blocking mechanism, which has been thoughtfully designed for and implemented in the company’s newly released MONET™ Anterior Cervical Fusion System. CTL Amedica plans to implement the robust blocking mechanism in future cervical and lumbar plating systems. The US Patent for the offset blocking mechanism – number 10,543,101 – was issued Jan. 28, 2020.

“Cervical surgeries make up more than half of all spine surgeries worldwide, and integrated technologies continue to flourish throughout the entire orthopedic implant sector, so we’re particularly pleased to announce this new patent. The blocking technology can be utilized in current and future products and may have licensing possibilities down-the-road,” says Daniel Chon, CTL Amedica Corporation president and CEO. “Due to its fundamental application throughout the entire orthopedic fixation arena, screw blocking technology is one of the most competitive and intellectually protected areas of medical device development today. CTL Amedica’s newly patented technology is one of many core development investments our company is making, and is also a testament to our team’s determination and dedication to excellence.”

The cervical area refers to the seven vertebral segments in the spine that make up the neck and connect the brain to the spinal cord. The newly patented, offset screw blocking mechanism can be found in the FDA-cleared, integrated MONET™ Anterior Cervical Fusion System, which features both titanium and PEEK cage options. The MONET™ also features integrated, anterior plating options, including low-profile, four-screw configurations, as well as zero-profile, two-screw assemblies. These construct options provide surgeons with the true intra-operative flexibility required to accommodate each patient’s individual anatomy.

CTL Amedica Corporation is a forward-thinking medical device design, development and manufacturing company. CTL Amedica maintains a Texas-based headquarters and in-house manufacturing facility, along with a Pennsylvania-based R&D Center of Excellence. A leader in the medical device technology and biomaterials space, CTL Amedica provides a full line of cervical, thoracic and lumbar fusion and fixations products. In addition, it is the world’s exclusive provider of silicon nitride spine products. Silicon nitride demonstrates unique bacteriostatic properties, provides superior imaging across all modalities and promotes an enhanced osteogenic response. For more information, visit https://www.ctlamedica.com/.

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New Counseling Practice Open in Bethesda, MD: Flexible Appointment Options Available

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BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB)

Thriveworks, a national counseling chain with 100+ offices, is now open in Bethesda, MD.

Clients can schedule appointments that are convenient for them, as they can choose from daytime, evening, and even weekend appointments. In addition, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans, allows cancellations up until 23.5-hours before one’s appointment, and offers online counseling opportunities.

Thriveworks prides itself on being a premium counseling practice and partnering with only exceptional providers. Heidi Faust, Chief Compliance Officer at Thriveworks, says “being selective in the clinicians Thriveworks hires ensures that clients have the best experience possible in therapy.”

Thriveworks offers various mental health services, including individual therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, life coaching, therapy for depression, and more. Normal hours of operations are: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-9:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

About Thriveworks:

The ultimate mission at Thriveworks is to help people live happy, successful lives. Thriveworks believes that anyone can find value in working with a skilled, caring counselor or life coach.

For more information, call (240) 513-3093 or visit https://thriveworks.com/bethesda-counseling/

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Appointments Available in the Evenings and on the Weekends

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Thriveworks, a counseling practice with 100+ offices across the US, is now open in Sterling Heights, MI.

Clients can set up appointments that best fit their schedules, as they can schedule a session during daytime and evening hours, as well as on the weekends. Additionally, they can cancel or reschedule up until 23.5-hours before their appointment.

Thriveworks is a premium counseling practice that prides itself on partnering with only the best of the best mental health professionals. Heidi Faust, Chief Compliance Officer at Thriveworks, says “being selective ensures that clients have the very best experience possible in counseling or therapy.”

Thriveworks offers a multitude of mental health services, including individual therapy, marriage counseling, life coaching, family therapy, therapy for depression, and more. Normal hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-9:00pm and Saturday-Sunday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

About Thriveworks:

The main mission at Thriveworks is to help people live happy and successful lives. Thriveworks believes that everyone can benefit from working with a skilled and caring counselor, therapist, or life coach.

For more information, call (586) 238-4265 or visit https://thriveworks.com/sterling-heights-counseling/

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26-Year-Old Takes on 59 Billion Dollar Gut Health Category and is Welcomed by Whole Foods Market for National Launch

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“We seek to educate individuals and encourage them to join the Nouri mission and take a proactive approach to their personal gut health.” Caroline Beckman, CEO / Founder, Nouri


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Inspired by her own battle with immunodeficiency, CEO and Founder of Nouri, Caroline Beckman, has made it her mission to deliver gut health solutions that empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their health. Today, Nouri announced that Whole Foods Market shares and supports this mission, as the newest Nouri Probiotics are now available nationwide at Whole Foods locations.

Today, over one billion people worldwide are suffering from gut-related diseases. This problem costs America more than $136 billion dollars a year to treat, more than heart disease, trauma, or mental illness. According to a national survey, 74% of the population is living with gut ailments and only half ever report them to their doctors.

Tackling such a large-scale issue and entering an already crowded category is inspiring for Beckman, a 26-year-old former Vice President at Suja Juice. “Nouri is dedicated to two core elements that set us apart and ensure we deliver results to our consumers: science-backed solutions and transparent labeling,” said Beckman. Consumers believe they can manage their health by taking vitamins and supplements, but probiotics can be most effective for addressing gut health and Nouri exists to fill that space within the rapidly growing gut health market.

Beckman adds, “Like Whole Foods, it is the mission of Nouri to offer high-quality products with superior standards which guide all aspects of our business. We seek to educate individuals and encourage them to join the Nouri mission and take a proactive approach to their personal gut health.”

The first of Nouri’s product family at Whole Foods includes: Digestive Health, Women’s Health, and Weight Health. Nouri’s first consumer product line delivers science-supported proprietary probiotic blends encapsulated within plant-based omegas 3,6, and 9 (Ahiflower oil). All capsules have a hint of orange taste.

All three Nouri products offer digestive and immune support with foundational probiotic strains. Additionally, each product has its own special focus and intended benefit. Digestive Health contains additional probiotic strains to further support digestion. Women’s Health, with its pink-hued capsules, features whole cranberry powder to support urinary tract health and probiotic strains to support vaginal health. Weight Health features a probiotic “superstrain,” Lactobacillus gasseri BNR-17, that supports healthy weight management.

Nouri probiotics are now available at all Whole Foods locations nationwide and online at https://dailynouri.com

About Nouri

Caroline Beckman launched Nouri to deliver gut health solutions that empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their health. With a dedication to science and transparency, Nouri continues to develop solutions that advance consumer health, starting within the gut and radiating outwards. Nouri is the first in the world to deliver a two-in-one capsule containing probiotics and plant-based omega oil. To read more about the company and products please email hello@dailynouri.com and visit https://dailynouri.com/

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Modality Solutions’ Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2015 Certified by Intertek

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Modality Solutions ISO 9001:2015

The scope of the Modality Solutions’ QMS certification covers consulting, design and engineering services and testing for supply chain logistics related to transport-sensitive food and drug products.

With our ISO 9001:2015 certification, our clients are confident in knowing the services we provide will meet or exceed the requirements of this internationally recognized quality management standard,” said Gary Hutchinson


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

Modality Solutions, a leading biopharmaceutical cold chain engineering firm, is pleased to announce it achieved its ISO 9001:2015 registration by certification body Intertek. Modality Solutions’ Quality Manager, Hannah Anderson, spearheaded the year-long process. In preparation for the audits, she reviewed and revised all existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and created ten new SOPs. Anderson trained staff on the new standards, conducted internal audits, and managed the Intertek audits at the Modality Solutions corporate office in Houston and the company’s Advantage Transport Simulation Laboratory™ in Bloomington, Indiana.

The scope of Modality Solutions’ ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification covers consulting, design and engineering services and testing for supply chain logistics related to transport-sensitive food and drug products.

According to the independent non-governmental international ISO organization, the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) is internationally recognized as the world’s leading quality management standard. It has been implemented by more than one million organizations in over 170 countries globally.

“It was a great experience to help Modality Solutions navigate and achieve ISO certification and a privilege to continue in my position to lead our quality objectives overall,” said Anderson. “Before achieving the certification, many clients requested on-site audits of our transportation simulation laboratory and quality management systems. With the certification, I think Modality Solutions will save our clients both time and money as we continue to build their confidence in our overall quality management approach. ISO 9001:2015 increases efficiency for our clients.”

ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a Quality Management System when an organization:

  • needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and applicable statutory as well as regulatory requirements

  • aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the assurance of conformity to customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.


“With our ISO 9001:2015 certification, our clients are confident in knowing the services we provide will meet or exceed the requirements of this internationally recognized quality management standard,” said Gary Hutchinson, President of Modality Solutions. “By demonstrating our ongoing commitment to our quality management systems, both GDP and ISO 9001:2015, we will continue to implement improvements towards increased efficiency and maximum client satisfaction.”

To learn more about Modality Solutions, visit https://www.modality-solutions.com.

About Modality Solutions, LLC

Founded in 2011, Modality Solutions, a leading biopharmaceutical cold chain engineering firm, specializes in integrating cold chain operations, developing transport validation strategies, supporting global regulatory applications, and supporting global clinical trial operations. By combining the best practices of process validation, systems qualification, and risk assessment, Modality Solutions has earned the reputation of ensuring regulatory compliance, product quality, and patient safety. As a 2019 Inc. 5000 company, Houston Business Journal Fast 100, Entrepreneur 360™, and Forbes Technology Council company, Modality Solutions’ team of engineers are experts at delivering cold chain thermal packaging design and qualification, conducting transport simulation testing with its Advantage Transport Simulation Laboratory™, and designing controlled-environment logistics solutions. For more information, visit https://www.modality-solutions.com.

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DBT Foundational Workshop Scheduled for Clinicians August 31st

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Dr. Alec Miller of Cognitive Behavioral Consultants in White Plains and Manhattan will lead a DBT Foundational workshop.

Dr. Alec Miller of Cognitive Behavioral Consultants in White Plains and Manhattan.

The CBC team of professionals, led by Dr. Alec Miller, has a specialized expertise in DBT. Mental health professionals and students interested in building and deepening their understanding of CBT principles in practice are invited to attend this workshop.


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB)

DBT Foundational Workshop Scheduled for Clinicians:

The Five-Day Training provides participants with 35 CE Credit Hours

Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants will host a Five-Day Foundational Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) workshop with an Adolescent-Family Emphasis from August 31 through September 4, 2020 at the Schwartzberg Training Center at CBC, located at 1 North Broadway in White Plains, New York, thirty minutes north of Manhattan. This workshop is for clinicians and members of existing consultation teams in agencies and schools. Thirty five Continuing Education Credit Hours will be offered for this training to NY Social Workers and all Psychologists.

CBC has become the first—and only, to date—Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Program in New York State. The DBT- Linehan Board of Certification was formed to develop a comprehensive way to certify individual therapists in their competency to deliver DBT effectively and to certify programs that demonstrate their ability to deliver DBT programmatically with fidelity to the model as it has been researched.

Dr. Alec Miller co-developed DBT for multi-problem and self-harming adolescents which has been established as an evidence-based treatment for this population. Dr. Miller and his CBC colleagues will teach the theories, structure, and practice of the DBT model, including strategies for individual sessions, skills training groups, inter-session coaching, and the effective management of a consultation team. The instructors will utilize various teaching formats including didactics, videos, role-play demonstrations and participant exercises. Research has shown DBT with adolescents to be effective in reducing self-harm behaviors, depression, hopelessness, dropout from treatment, psychiatric hospitalization, substance use and interpersonal difficulties.

The training will cover a range of strategies, and participants will:

  • Understand the biosocial theory of borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation as well as how to assess multi-problem youth

  • Practice orientation and commitment strategies effective for teenagers and families

  • Learn the treatment structure and targets for multi-problem, high-risk adolescents

  • Learn the various change and acceptance strategies used in individual DBT

  • Become familiar with the adolescent-family dialectical dilemmas, dialectical thinking and acting and how to teach it to teens and parents

  • Understand how to create and maintain adolescent skills training groups with and without caregivers

  • Learn the DBT skills taught in Rathus & Miller’s DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents

CBC Co-Founder and DBT-Foundational Course Director Dr. Alec L. Miller is a clinical psychologist, teacher, researcher, author, and disseminator of evidence-based treatments to clinical and school settings worldwide. He has conducted federally funded clinical research and published extensively in DBT, including the three leading textbooks titled: Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents; DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents; and DBT Skills in Schools (DBT STEPS-A). He was also a lead trainer and co-investigator of the first randomized controlled trial of DBT with suicidal adolescents that was published in 2014. He has been internationally recognized and received awards for his teaching of clinicians about how to conduct DBT with adolescents and families.

The DBT Foundational will be taught by Dr. Miller and a highly skilled team of CBC instructors who bring the same commitment to science-based training and practice. The CBC team of professionals has a specialized expertise in DBT and stay up to date with the latest cutting-edge advances. CBC instructors provide training and consultation to professionals, consumers, schools, and agencies and treat clients with a range of psychological problems to help them reach their life goals.

Workshop registration and payment postmarked before July 27, 2020 is $1,400 or $1,200 for students. Group rates available upon request.

Mental health professionals and students interested in building and deepening their understanding of CBT principles in practice are invited to attend. Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants (CBC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CBC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants, SW CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board of Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0219.

For more information or to register for the workshop, http://cbc-psychology.com/events/five-day-cbt-foundational-1 Questions can be directed to 914-385-1150 or via email at training@cbc-psychology.com

About Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants, LLP

CBC is a clinical and training center comprised of internationally recognized mental health professionals have researched, pioneered, and are highly experienced in training and providing consultation to mental health professionals, as well as delivering cutting edge evidence-based treatments that help adults, adolescents, and children live more fulfilled lives. Founded in 2004 by Drs. Lata K. McGinn and Alec L. Miller, leaders in the fields of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, the CBC team provides a large array of Clinical and Wellness services to the public, provides Custom Designed Programs for schools, agencies, and businesses, and Continuing Education for Professionals in the field of psychology.

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Soter Technologies Announces Partnership with CrisisGo

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School administrators need streamlined communications tools during emergencies and for the detection and response to vaping and bullying incidents


RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Soter Technologies, the company that created FlySense™ the first and most widely adopted vape and bullying detection and alert system in the world for schools, has announced a new strategic partnership with CrisisGo. CrisisGo is a Saint Louis, MO-based developer of emergency communications technology for schools, cities, and law enforcement. The first deployment of the combined technology is garnering rave reviews from schools in the state of Kentucky.

CrisisGo is the only incident management platform that coordinates alerts, messages and notifications through communication and Internet of Things (IoT) devices across and within first responders, school safety and security teams, teachers and staff and the entire education community. With CrisisGo’s technology, all incidents of student vaping and bullying detected by FlySense™ are immediately reported to school administrators or personnel.

The CrisisGo app brings together all the FlySense™ platform’s alerts from its environmental sensors that detect vaping and sound anomalies that may indicate bullying or fighting. Sensors are placed in bathrooms and other locations where cameras are not permitted. Combined technology allows school administrators to quickly receive, respond, manage and track these events.

“Our partnership with CrisisGo gives school administrators what they have been asking for – a robust application which offers emergency notification capabilities along with student health and safety alerts combined with complete incident management functionality. FlySense™ integrates seamlessly with the CrisisGo app and software, saving time and resources,” said Derek Peterson, Founder and CEO of Soter Technologies. “I am confident that this partnership will allow both companies to bring our technologies to existing clients as well as open new markets.”

“Students are facing unprecedented threats of violence and bullying along with health risks associated with vaping. School administrators need streamlined communications tools during emergencies and for the detection and response to vaping and bullying incidents. FlySense™ fully integrates with our technology, giving clients and school administrators the new and powerful tools, they need to prevent, prepare and respond to these incidents,” said Chris Buecksler, VP of Marketing of CrisisGo. “Both companies are committed to enhancing the safety and security of schools and protecting students. This partnership will create opportunities for growth in our current markets and new verticals.”

“I’ve been in the Information and Education Technology field for 20 years. I can’t stress enough the importance of systems being integrated, especially with respect to authentication and/or alerts and communication. Our administrators today are bombarded with communications from every angle, 24/7. Email, web chat, video chat, texting, mobile app notifications, etc. I feel their pain everyday as sorting through all the communications is difficult and time consuming. We wanted to streamline the vaping/noise detection alerts from FlySense™ into the CrisisGo tool which our staff members are already using. This is one less app or tool the admins have to keep track of. Student safety and security alerts can remain all in one place,” said Dale Weaver, CIO/Director of Technology for Paducah, Kentucky Schools.

FlySense™ 2.75 supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi and includes an advanced algorithm to identify and detect the dangerous Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that are present when vape devices are used. These advanced algorithms can detect flavored vape, THC Vape and Nicotine Vape. The device also includes Dynamic Vaping Signature (DVS) technology, a new third-party application interface, Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) remote updates, an external camera relay port and a redesigned mobile application. This technology allows schools to connect sensors directly into video management systems (VMS). When vaping, fighting or bullying is detected, cameras located near bathrooms can be turn on, aiding in the identification of students involved.

With the CrisisGo platform safety staff, first responders, and personnel can use the CrisisGo app to respond quicker by setting off an alert or panic button, access critical emergency plans with or without internet connectivity, exchange specific communication from the organization’s safety personnel or first responders, and submit a quick incident report or tip to the administration or management team.

To learn more about Soter Technologies and FlySense™, visit http://www.sotertechnologies.com.

To learn more about CrisisGo and its technology, visit https://www.crisisgo.com

About Soter Technologies

Ronkonkoma, New York-based Soter Technologies is committed to protecting the health and well-being of students and the public with advanced technology and creative solutions. Using advanced sensor and software technology, Soter Technologies develops and delivers innovative solutions for environmental intelligence – to make the world a safer place, from schools to enterprises to public spaces. Taking a holistic approach to safety and security, Soter provides technology tools to detect and deter without invading privacy. The company was founded as Digital Fly™ in 2015 – focused on social media awareness. The company is the first in the world to introduce a vape and bullying detection and alert system for schools – FlySense™ Vaping & Elevated Sound Detector. The company’s technology has been embraced by schools across the united states and around the world. The Soter name is inspired by Greek mythology wherein Soter is the personification of safety, deliverance, and preservation from harm. For more information about the company, its services and products visit: http://www.sotertechnologies.com

About Crisis Go

CrisisGo is the premier safety and incident management platform that aligns emergency notifications and communication across and within multiple agencies. First responders, safety and security teams, organizations and staff and their communities trust the platform to rapidly respond to incidents, notify people based on roles in real time and facilitate recovery faster. CrisisGo is highly secure as demonstrated by its approved inclusion in the App Catalog for FirstNet, and reliability is demonstrated as an AWS Advanced Technology Partner. The OpenAPI enables easy integration with IoT devices and virtually all communication systems and channels, creating robust, comprehensive safety networks for virtually any organization. CrisisGo’s digital safety tools have been chosen by over 16,000 schools and organizations.

For more information visit: https://www.crisisgo.com

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Lower meat consumption a key to fighting global warming, according to Loma Linda University Health study

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Many other studies have clearly demonstrated the health advantages of vegetarian and vegan diets. This analysis confirms that switching to these types of diets are also significantly eco-friendly.


LOMA LINDA, Calif. (PRWEB)

A global transition to a vegetarian diet would have significant impacts in the battle against global warming and other environmental concerns, according to research conducted at Loma Linda University Health.

Food production has been identified as a major contributor to increased greenhouse gas emissions, consumes 70% of fresh water, and is responsible for 80% of the world’s deforestation. Improving agricultural technology and reducing food waste have been put forward as potential solutions to these environmental concerns. But Joan Sabaté, MD, DrPH, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Loma Linda University School of Public Health, found that changes in food choices and diet patterns would have a far greater positive effect on environmental sustainability.

Vegetarian Diets: Planetary Health and Its Alignment with Human Health is a meta-analysis of 49 published research studies that focused on the impact that vegetarian and vegan diets have on greenhouse gas emissions, and water and land use. When the data from the 49 studies was combined, Sabaté found that shifting from current dietary norms to ovolactovegetarian and vegan diets would reduce greenhouse gas levels an average of 35%, reduce land usage for food production by an average of 42%, and agricultural water usage by an average of 28%.

“Many other studies have clearly demonstrated the health advantages of vegetarian and vegan diets,” Sabaté said. “This analysis confirms that switching to these types of diets are also significantly eco-friendly as well.”

Sabaté directs the environmental nutrition research program at Loma Linda University School of Public Health. This program explores the interrelationships between the environmental and health impacts of food choices, and ultimately seeks to improve the sustainability, health and equity of food systems.

One early sign that people are increasing in their commitment to make dietary changes due to concerns about climate took place in earlier this year. By choosing to serve all vegan meals to hundreds of celebrities and guests, two major entertainment industry award shows — the Golden Globe Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards — increased public awareness and conversation about the link between sustainable agriculture and climate change.

While Sabaté says the field of sustainable diet and environmental impacts is still in its infancy, he has participated in a number of research studies that show clear connection between diet and climate factors. In 2017, he was part of a group that published a well-known study on the climate benefits of replacing meat in diets with beans. Sabaté and other researchers working in Loma Linda University Health’s environmental nutrition program have published more than 30 papers that examined the relationship between food choices, environmental sustainability and population health.

Sabaté says additional research is needed into how changes in agricultural approaches impact the environment in low- and middle-income countries. He also points to needed research comparing large-scale agricultural operations with small-operation family farms practices.

“In societies where daily meat consumption is the social norm, drastically reducing meat consumption is a major challenge,” Sabaté says. “In low- and middle-income countries, eliminating meat could adversely affect those populations’ already marginal nutritional status.

The paper was presented at the 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition in 2018, the premiere scientific conference on plant-based diets, which occurs every five years. The proceedings from the conference were recently published in a special edition of the journal Advances in Nutrition.

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