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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Griffyn Series lights up Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple

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The nightly 40-minute light and sound show which portrays Lord Krishna’s life as a symbol of tenderness, patience, compassion, and love, was inaugurated by Agra’s chief minister, Yogi Adityanath. This mesmerizing presentation was accomplished by eight Christie Griffyn 4K32-RGB pure laser projectors, meticulously installed and commissioned by Modern Stage Service, a renowned systems integrator recognized for numerous projection mapping projects across India. Its portfolio includes prominent landmarks such as the Old Fort in New Delhi and the Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh.

“Bringing the legend of Lord Krishna to life through the captivating fusion of light and sound has been an incredible journey,” said Kartik Wadhwa, director of Modern Stage Service. “We are delighted to partner with Christie to strategically deploy the Griffyn Series projectors in weatherproof enclosures at the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple for this highly anticipated son et lumière, which reaffirms our commitment to delivering awe-inspiring visual experiences at one of India’s most cherished landmarks.”

Rishubh Nayar, sales director for India, Enterprise, Christie, added, “This new light and sound show at the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling through projection technology, and we are honored to be a part of this iconic endeavor. The Griffyn Series projectors not only bring historical narratives to life, but also showcase the immense potential of visual artistry at this sacred site, enriching the spiritual and cultural experience for countless pilgrims and visitors.”

The selection of the Griffyn Series for this prestigious project was a natural choice, given its exceptional track record of illuminating large-scale monuments and venues across India, such as the Statue of Equality in Telangana and BAPS Sri Swaminarayan Mandir in Gondal. Known for its unparalleled image quality and superior performance, the Griffyn Series has consistently delivered impressive visuals that have left a lasting impact on audiences.

With lumen options ranging from 36,500 to 50,000, the all-in-one Griffyn Series is among the smallest, lightest, and brightest RGB pure laser projectors available. Equipped with Christie TruLife+™‥electronics platform for all-in connectivity and electronic color convergence (ECC) that allows for perfect color alignment, this 3DLP® projector series can produce greater than 98% of the Rec.2020 color space, resulting in richer and true-to-life colors. As well, the Griffyn Series comes with integrated Christie Twist ™ for warping and blending, and is compatible with Christie® Mystique™, automated camera-based alignment software solution that can quickly manage and maintain multi-projection systems.

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Tsung Yi Chan, Christie, + 65 6877 8793, [email protected], www.christiedigital.com 

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Society: Christianity

Alliance of Channel Women Announces Winners of 2023 LEAD Awards

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  • Tracy Hali, Vice President, Sales Operations at Intelisys
  • Holly Hunt, National Sales Director, Indirect Sales Channel at Comcast Business
  • Kathryn Rose, founder of channelWise

The Alliance of Channel Women’s LEAD Award is presented annually to exceptional female leaders in the technology channel. It celebrates women who are courageous, creative, collaborative, connected and confident in advancing channel careers. It also seeks to inspire other channel women to follow their lead.

“The LEAD Award honors influential women leaders in the tech channel,” said Cassie Jeppson, ACW President and Director of North America Operations and Strategy at Lenovo. “We recognize these amazing women with the LEAD Award for their inspiring leadership example within their companies, the channel and the community at large.”

Winners were selected by the ACW Board of Directors from nominations received from June 30-August 18, 2023, via an online application. Nominations came from third parties or candidates themselves. All applicants were required to demonstrate leadership and innovation in the channel as well as support, advocacy and mentorship of women in the channel.

About the Alliance of Channel Women
Founded in 2010, the Alliance of Channel Women is a not-for-profit organization of women in the indirect sales channel of the telecom and IT industry. The Alliance of Channel Women brings us together to empower and advance women’s careers and leadership roles in the technology channel through education, community, advocacy and opportunities for personal growth. To learn more and to become a member, please visit http://www.allianceofchannelwomen.org.

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Khali Henderson, Alliance of Channel Women, 480.848.6726, [email protected], www.allianceofchannelwomen.org

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Society: Social Services

Alliance of Channel Women Thanks Outstanding Volunteers with 2023 ACT Awards

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  • Madison Beedy, National Channel Manager at One Ring Networks and Member of the ACW Sponsorship Committee
  • Sommer Figone, Senior Manager, Marketing at RapidScale, a Cox Business Company, and Co-chair of the ACW Events Committee
  • Vicki Patten, Vice President of Channel at Ntirety and Member of the ACW Mentorship Committee
  • Alexie Teferi, Account Director II, Channel Development at Lumen and Co-chair of ACW Mentorship Committee

“ACW relies on member volunteers for ideas and energy to help drive our community programs,” said Cassie Jeppson, ACW President and Director of North America Operations and Strategy at Lenovo. “We thank our outstanding volunteers — Madison Beedy, Sommer Figone, Vicki Patten and Alexie Teferi — for going above and beyond in supporting this community-driven organization and contributing to its success.”

ACT Award winners are selected annually by the ACW Board of Directors based on nominations from ACW committee chairs.

About the Alliance of Channel Women
Founded in 2010, the Alliance of Channel Women is a not-for-profit organization of women in the indirect sales channel of the telecom and IT industry. The Alliance of Channel Women brings us together to empower and advance women’s careers and leadership roles in the technology channel through education, community, advocacy and opportunities for personal growth. To learn more and to become a member, please visit http://www.allianceofchannelwomen.org.

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Khali Henderson, Alliance of Channel Women, 480.848.6726, [email protected]m, www.allianceofchannelwomen.org

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Society: Christianity

Crowley Honored as Top Company for Women in Transportation

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“Being recognized as a top company for women is another testament to our dedication to creating an inclusive and empowering workplace where all can thrive. We appreciate the Women in Trucking Association,” said Chief People Officer Megan Davidson of Crowley. “We believe that inclusion and empowering every employee is not just a choice but a strategic imperative for growth and success.”

In 2022, Crowley took further steps to enhance its commitment to team members by creating a DE&I Strategic Plan that outlines the company’s aspirations for the equitable progression of diverse talent and sets goals for women and other underrepresented groups across leadership and the workforce. The company was also recently honored for its contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace with the Corporate Diversity Award by the U.S. Chapter of WISTA, the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association.

For more information about careers and programs at Crowley, visit http://www.crowley.com/careers.

About Crowley
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company serving commercial and government sectors with $3.4 billion in annual revenues, over 170 vessels mostly in the Jones Act fleet and approximately 7,000 employees around the world – employing more U.S. mariners than any other company. The Crowley enterprise has invested more than $3.2 billion in maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the global economy. As a global ship owner-operator and services provider with more than 130 years of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, the company serves customers in 36 nations and island territories through five business units: Crowley Logistics, Crowley Shipping, Crowley Government Solutions, Crowley Wind Services and Crowley Fuels. Additional information about Crowley, its business units and subsidiaries can be found at http://www.crowley.com.

Media Contact

David DeCamp, Crowley, 904-727-4263, [email protected], www.crowley.com 

Torey Vogel, Crowley, 904-726-4536, [email protected], www.crowley.com

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

FREE Academic, Health, and Character Education Lessons for Every Teacher in America

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The BE KIND Break is unique in its approach to helping teachers and parents simultaneously teach academic lessons while fostering essential life skills and values. Furthermore, schools participating in BE KIND programs report higher academic scores and improved behavior.

Nicole Henderson, Professional School Counselor at Dunne STEM Academy in Chicago, Illinois explains how the program improves relationship skills, “Given everything that our students have gone through during the pandemic and all of the social development that they have missed out on, they really needed a structured curriculum that was not only driven by current standards but also fun. What makes The Be Kind People Project unique is that it found a way to deliver the content to students while also keeping them involved, engaged and motivated.”

About The Be Kind People Project

Founded in 2011, The Be Kind People Project® is a public 501 (c) 3 non-profit dedicated to initiating positive social change in schools and providing a framework for youth that will improve academic achievement, interpersonal relationship skills, accountability, behavior, personal health and wellness, teacher appreciation, and the formation of enduring values. The Be Kind People Project has a vision of building a generation of respectful, responsible, healthy, and caring citizens and leaders. The organization has served over five million students and 250,000 teachers. To learn more about The Be Kind People Project and The BE KIND Break, visit https://thebekindpeopleproject.org/.

Media Contact

Lisa James, Gordon C. James Public Relations, 1 6026903957, [email protected], www.thebekindpeopleproject.org 

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

ICON’s World Children’s Day; access and inclusion for every child, upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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In this year’s event, expect to gain insights into ongoing regulatory initiatives that aim to promote diversity and inclusion within paediatric therapeutics development. Our distinguished speakers will also delve into the crucial realm of paediatric formulation development, ensuring that children across all age groups get access to safe and accurately dosed medicines, easing the burden on caregivers. Additionally, our expert speakers will address the challenges faced and offer strategies to expedite progress in this critical field of paediatric research.

Join us for this webinar and learn more about:

  •     Ongoing regulatory efforts to increase accessibility in paediatric therapeutics development
  •     Increasing awareness of the needs and effort behind providing access to safe and accurate dosage forms of medicines for every child
  •     How we can expedite drug development for children and their families to provide access to adapted medicines and innovative medicines

Join Mark Sorrentino, MD, Vice President, Centre for Paediatric Clinical Development, ICON; Dr. Martine Dehlinger-Kremer, PhD, MS, Vice President of Scientific Affairs, Pediatric Subject Matter Expert, Drug Development Solutions, ICON; Lynne Yao, MD, Director, Division of Paediatrics and Maternal Health (DPMH) in the Office of New Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA (Food and Drug Administration); Carlo Giaquinto, MD, President of Penta Foundation and Full Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Padua, Penta – Child Health Research; and Eric Zuckerman, DO, Board Chairman and founding board member, Paediatrics IBD Foundation, for the live webinar on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 10am EST (4pm CET/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit ICON’s World Children’s Day.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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Society: Social Services

Operation Homefront Relieves Holiday Financial Stress for Military Families through Nationwide Toy Drive with Dollar Tree

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“Our partnership with Operation Homefront is one of the many ways that our company champions our values of service and belonging.” said Jason Nordin, SVP, Chief of Stores, Dollar Tree. “By supporting the Holiday Toy Drive, Dollar Tree serves as a resource for providing toys to kids across the country – and it’s through our customers’ generosity that we’re able to ensure military families are cared for during the holiday season.”

“The holidays can be a very stressful time for many American families, but particularly so for our nation’s military families, many who may be far from loved ones and struggling to make ends meet,” said retired Brig. Gen. John I. Pray Jr., President & CEO of Operation Homefront. “The entire Operation Homefront family is extremely grateful that, for 17 consecutive years, our amazing Dollar Tree partners and their caring customers continue to express their gratitude through our annual Holiday Toy Drive program with the sole goal of helping this very special and deserving group of our fellow citizens in their time of need.”

Visit OperationHomefront.org/HolidayToys for more information about how to volunteer, sponsor, and donate toys or to register to receive toys at a distribution event.

About Operation Homefront: Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 85 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.

About Dollar Tree: Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operated 16,476 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of July 29, 2023. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company, visit http://www.DollarTree.com.

Media Contact

Erin Burgy, Operation Homefront, (469) 934-7131, [email protected], https://operationhomefront.org/

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Women In Trucking Association Names 2023 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation

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“Companies named to this prestigious list must demonstrate corporate attributes that are essential to any successful enterprise committed to gender diversity as part of their corporate strategy,” said Everett. “Qualifying companies to this list entails a two-step process. First, nominations by companies are carefully reviewed to ensure they meet a minimum threshold of qualifications. Then the final ballot of companies is voted on by individuals in the industry. This is the sixth year of this prestigious recognition program and it garnered a record number of more than 27,000 votes to identify and validate the final companies named to the list.”

The list is comprised of a diverse range of business sectors in the commercial freight transportation marketplace, including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers. These companies will be recognized at the upcoming WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo Nov. 5-8 in Dallas, Texas. Navistar is the sponsor of this year’s program.

Companies named to the 2023 “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” list are:

ADM Trucking
AFS Logistics
America’s Service Line
Ancora Education
ArcBest
Armstrong Transport Group
Arrive Logistics
Artur Express
Autumn Transport
Averitt
Bennett Family of Companies
Big M Transportation
Bob’s Discount Furniture
Boyle Transportation
Bridgestone Americas
Cardinal Logistics Management Corp.
Cargomatic
CarMax
Carter Express
Centerline Drivers
Clean Harbors
Covenant Logistics
Crowley
Cummins
Daimler Truck North America
Day & Ross
Dot Transportation
Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company
EASE Logistics
Echo Global Logistics
Epes Transport System
Estes Express Lines
Evans Network of Companies
Forward Air
Frito-Lay
Garner Trucking
GFL Environmental
Giltner Logistics
GLT Logistics
Grammer Logistics
Great Dane
Halvor Lines
Highway Transport
Hubtek
ISAAC Instruments
J.J. Keller & Associates
J.B. Hunt Transport
JX Enterprises
Kenworth Truck Co.
Kirsch Transportation Services
Knichel Logistics
Koch Companies
Landstar System
Leonard’s Express
LGT Transport
Marathon Petroleum Co.
Matheson
May Trucking Co.
Mercer Transportation Co.
Navistar
New West Truck Centres
Odyssey Logistics
Old Dominion Freight Line
ORBCOMM
Orica
Ovie Logistics Express
PACCAR
PACCAR Leasing Co.
PACCAR Parts
Palmer Trucks
Penske Transportation Solutions
Peterbilt Motors Co.
PGT Trucking
Pilot Company
Procede Software
Proficient Auto Transport
Quality Carriers
ReedTMS Logistics
Rihm Family Companies
Roehl Transport
RXO
Ryder System
S-2international
Saia LTL Freight
Savage
Schneider
Southwest International Trucks
Standard Logistics
Stericycle
Sunset Transportation
Sworkz
SWTO
The Erb Group of Companies
TRAC Intermodal
TRAFFIX
Transflo
TransForce
TransLand
Tri-National
Trimac Transportation
Trinity Logistics
Tucker Freight Lines
UPS
USAL
Valoroo
Venture Logistics
Volvo Group North America
Werner Enterprises
Wilson Logistics
WM
XPO
Zonar

About Women In Trucking Association, Inc.

Women In Trucking Association, Inc. is a nonprofit association established to encourage the employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. Membership is not limited to women, as 17 percent of its members are men who support the mission. Women In Trucking is supported by its members and the generosity of Gold Level Partners: Arrow Truck Sales, Bridgestone Americas, Daimler Truck North America, FedEx Freight, Great Dane, J.B. Hunt Transport, Michelin North America, Navistar International, Inc., PACCAR, Penske Transportation Solutions, Ryder System, Walmart, and WM. Follow WIT on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information, visit http://www.womenintrucking.org or call 888-464-9482.

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Courtney Bloom, Women In Trucking Association, 4057608464, [email protected], www.womenintrucking.org

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Assistance for American Indian and Alaska Native Producers to Apply for USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

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IAC is encouraging all Native producers to apply who believe they experienced discrimination by USDA-FSA loan programs before January 1, 2021. To facilitate the application process, USDA is offering multiple submission methods, including digital applications through an online portal, or traditional hardcopy submissions via mail or hand-delivery to regional processing centers, however, producers are strongly encouraged to use the online portal, when possible, to ensure a smooth and error-free submission process.

Due to the time-consuming nature of submitting an application, IAC is offering in-person events and virtual informational sessions for Native producers nationwide. “Applying for financial assistance is not just about securing support,” said Kari Jo Lawrence, IAC’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s about empowering Native producers and ensuring they are recognized for their contributions in agriculture.”

IAC will host a virtual information session on Tuesday October 31, 2023, at 3:00 pm CST. For more information about upcoming events and how to submit a DFAP application visit https://bit.ly/USDA-DFAP.

The Intertribal Agriculture Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1987 to pursue and promote the conservation, development, and use of land-based agricultural resources vital to the economic and social well-being of American Indian/Alaska Native peoples. To learn more about IAC, visit indianag.org.

Media Contact

Barbara soule, Intertribal Agriculture Council, 1 (406) 259-3525, [email protected], https://www.indianag.org/

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