“High-risk drivers can get better prices, but only if they use online quotes from multiple companies, including non-standard carriers”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that informs high-risk drivers that there are certain strategies which will help them get cheaper car insurance.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/tips-that-can-help-high-risk-drivers-get-affordable-car-insurance/

High-risk drivers should first identify the reason why they pay so much (if it is not obvious enough), then take action. Use the following tips to increase the chances of finding better coverage than the current one:

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      Look for specialized non-standard carriers. Many insurance companies, even the ones in the top, have subsidiaries or work with smaller companies that are specialized in dealing with high-risk drivers. Their insurance rates are usually lower than the ones offered by traditional carriers.
•     Compare online quotes. Even if a person is a high-risk driver, many insurance companies are still willing to provide coverage. Comparing online quotes will help drivers track the best insurance rates available for them.
•     Look for discounts. Many discounts are available for all drivers, high-risk included. Discounts for getting married, graduating a defense course, moving to a better neighborhood, and for installing safety devices will lower car insurance rates.
•     Drive a car that is cheap to insure. Look for cheap cars that come with installed safety devices. In that way the owner can save more on premiums.
•     Consider dropping coverage., When driving an old car that is worth less than the deductible, consider dropping the collision and comprehensive insurance.
•     Improve credit score. All states, except California, Hawaii, and Massachusetts use the credit score to calculate insurance rates. Improving the score will help the driver get better rates. One reason why a person may be considered “high-risk” is a poor credit scores.

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Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Modern Rebates Are More Popular Than Ever

As rebate innovations like digital, virtual and instant redemption evolve- consumers, retailers/resellers and brands will continue to benefit.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

With half of 2019 rebates fulfilled, The Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc. is seeing notable increases in rebate and spiff incentive payments. For the 12-month period ending June 30th, ACB reports a 57% increase over the previous year, attributing growth to several factors. Research studies conducted by ACB’s partner, Hawk Incentives, revealed gains in 2018 in consumer perception of rebates with 84% of surveyed consumers thinking that rebates offer great savings opportunities. Finding deeper value in rebates over other sales promotions and providing an opening to expand relationships with a brand, rebates continue to attract deal seekers and comparison shoppers.

“Brands and marketers have many promotional strategies in their marketing portfolio. Rebates are just one of the ways to engage customers. As innovations like digital, virtual and instant redemption evolve- consumers, retailers/resellers and brands will continue to benefit. ACB’s online incentives web platforms simplify the consumer experience. It’s a win-win for everyone.” John Portelli, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, ACB

Technology advances have increased the speed of rebate fulfillment and contribute to year over year growth. With the addition of digital rewards, rebate fulfillment can happen faster than ever. ACB’s online claim submission sites are designed to be mobile- first, offering a fast and easy experience on a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Advancements in digital and virtual payments and expansions in payment technology, will serve to continue the evolution of rebates which are forecasted to remain on this growth track well into 2020.

The Advertising Checking Bureau, Inc. (ACB) specializes in the development, management and analysis of channel marketing programs within the consumer and B2B marketplaces. For more information on ACB’s services covering Rebate and Sales Incentive Program Management, Co-op Advertising and Compliance Program Administration and Competitive Ad Tracking, please visit acbcoop.com or contact us at sales@acbcoop.com.

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Christie APS

“Our team recognizes the great value that Christie’s 3LCD laser projectors and large format displays can bring to end users in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.”

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

Christie® is pleased to announce that Acoustic & Lighting System (A&L) has been appointed the distributor of its 3LCD projectors and large format Secure Series LCD panels for the Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand markets.

Headquartered in Malaysia with nine physical premises catering to diversified markets, A&L has established itself as an industry leader in the distribution of professional sound, lighting and accessories solutions since its inception in 1994. With a well-trained and professional team comprising more than 200 employees stationed in four countries, the company is well-positioned to represent Christie in the distribution marketplace.

“We are excited about our partnership with Christie, which is known for high quality, innovative, and reliable visual solutions that have a track record of pushing technological boundaries,” said Eugene Yeo, General Manager, A&L. “Our team recognizes the great value that Christie’s 3LCD laser projectors and large format displays can bring to end users in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. We look forward to working closely with the Christie team to build a long and fruitful business relationship.”

A&L will offer the full range of Christie’s high-performance, powerful and affordable projection solutions comprising the laser-illuminated DS Series and APS Series.

A&L will offer Christie’s powerful and affordable APS (above) and DS series 3LCD laser projectors.

Michael Bosworth, Executive Director, Head of Enterprise for Asia Pacific, Christie, commented, “We are delighted to enter into a partnership with A&L, a respected player boasting over two decades of experience and a solid reputation of being one of the most reliable distributors of today’s most sought-after brands for lighting and sound equipment. The appointment of A&L as our distributor for 3LCD laser projectors and large format displays underscores our strong commitment to customers in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.”

The new association represents a seamless match between Christie’s visual solutions and the A&L’s specialty and expertise, which includes maintenance, installation, equipment testing, sales support and after-sales service of audio visual equipment.

For large format displays, A&L will carry Christie’s high-value Secure Series LCD panels

A&L will also carry Christie’s Secure series LCD panels.

A&L will offer the full range of Christie’s high-performance, powerful and affordable 3LCD projection solutions comprising the laser-illuminated ​DS Series and APS Series. For large format displays, A&L will carry Christie’s high-value Secure Series LCD panels ranging from 55 to 98-inch, designed specifically for secure-facility applications typically found in government, corporate and military environments. These include the TAA-compliant, non-RF Christie SUHD551-L, SUHD651-L, SUHD751-P, and SUHD861-P, as well as the upcoming 98-inch LCD display.

About Acoustic & Lighting System

A household brand name in the distribution of professional sound, lighting and accessories solutions, Acoustic & Lighting System (A&L) is an industry leader as well as a respected player with over two decades of experience. A&L has gained the reputation of being one of the most reliable distributors of today’s most sought-after brands for lighting, video and sound equipment. With strong corporate direction and precise positioning in the market, the company continues to expand its footprint as one of the key players in the Southeast Asian region. For more information, visit http://www.acousticlighting.com.

About Christie®

Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. is a global visual and audio technologies company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ushio Inc., Japan (JP: 6925). Christie revolutionized the movie industry with the launch of digital cinema projection, and since 1929 has embraced innovation and broken many technology barriers. From the world’s largest mega-events to the smallest applications, our technology—from advanced RGB pure laser and SDVoE technology to image processing and LED display solutions—empowers people to create the world’s best shared experiences. Visit http://www.christiedigital.com.

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MERISTEM, located outside of Sacramento, helps transition young adults on the autism spectrum to independent living, including college and career success.

“Meristem has recorded tremendous growth in its first five years of operation, and we look forward to watching more families benefit from the program’s innovative approach to education, training and empowerment.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

The Kelly Foundation awarded its 2019 Major Gift of $100,000 to MERISTEM, a non-profit program that uses experiential learning to help young adults on the autism spectrum become more socially and economically independent. The award constituted the Kelly Foundation’s largest single donation of the year and will be used to expand Meristem’s successful theater program, “Speak Up, Speak Out,” which uses improvisational performance techniques to empower students to participate in spontaneous conversation and a variety of social interactions. Funds from the grant will also be dedicated to the development of a series of parent education events, as well as bolstering Meristem’s independent living curriculum, which includes skill-building in financial literacy, cooking, cleaning and other pursuits.

“The Kelly Foundation is pleased to award this year’s Major Gift to Meristem as an investment in the expansion of its promising curriculum, which equips young adults on the autism spectrum with the skills to lead more independent lives,” said Shawn Kelly Devlin, President of the Kelly Foundation and Chairman of the Board of River City Bank. “Meristem has recorded tremendous growth in its first five years of operation, and we look forward to watching more families benefit from the program’s innovative approach to education, training and empowerment.”

TWEET THIS: The Kelly Foundation, in partnership with @RiverCityBank, awards its 2019 Major Gift of $100,000 to #Sacramento based @goMeristem a three-year program that equips young adults on the autism spectrum with skills for social and economic independence.

“Our staff was in the midst of a training session when we received the call from the Kelly Foundation, and we were over the moon when it became clear that we’d secured the grant,” said Edmund Knighton, President of Meristem. “Our students and their families have always been our top priority, and we’re excited to leverage these funds to expand our parent education and support services, which will keep parents apprised of their student’s progress while also connecting parents with one another in community. We’ll also use some of the grant monies to enhance our improvisational theater program, which helps students develop their spontaneous speaking skills and is our most popular course.”

Knighton says the grant will be used for a variety of building improvements for Meristem’s theater program, including the addition of curtains and backdrops for the stage. Meristem’s staff also intends to bring performer Mickey Rowe, who was the first actor on the autistic spectrum to play an autistic role, back to the school to speak with students and parents about making a living and supporting a family. Rowe was the guest speaker at Meristem’s graduation ceremony in 2019, where he praised the theater program for its incorporation of improvisational techniques and for encouraging students to lead parts of the program. Within the theater program and other areas of the Meristem curricula, students have the opportunity to advance to positions of leadership and mentorship over time, sometimes to the point of leading full segments or even full classes.

The Meristem Method is based upon the principle of “doing to learn” (experiential learning). The five core areas of the curriculum are movement, land work, craftwork, independent living skills, and preparation to work, all accessed by real life experience. Students develop capacities and executive functioning through planning and executing tasks. Students may also apply their training in one of three social enterprises: the Meristem Model Bed and Breakfast, which is the only bed and breakfast in the country operated by young adults on the autism spectrum; the Meristem Herbal Products Company, which provides training in product creation, pricing, sales, packaging and shipping, marketing, website development, ecommerce and business reporting; and the Meristem Café and Bakery, which supplies an assortment of baked goods to the on-campus café and several offsite local businesses.

The Kelly Foundation supports health and human services, education, culture, environment and civic improvement through its funding. Each year, the Foundation provides approximately $400,000 in grants to organizations that support the Sacramento region. Since merging with the RCB Foundation in 2009, the Kelly Foundation, of which River City Bank remains a major contributor, focuses on giving back to the greater Sacramento region through charitable donations.

For more information about the Kelly Foundation, please visit KellyFoundationSacramento.org. For more information about Meristem, visit Meristem.pro.

About the Kelly Foundation

The Kelly Broadcasting Company’s KCRA-TV (Sacramento-Stockton-Modest, CA) went on the air on Sept. 5, 1955, and the owners of the Kelly Broadcasting Company established the Kelly Foundation in December 1988 as a formal vehicle for structuring charitable contributions. The Kelly family sold KCRA-TV in 1999 and have continued the Kelly Foundation ever since. In 2009, the River City Bank Foundation merged with the Kelly Foundation, and some executives of the Bank currently serve on the Foundation’s Board. Jon S. Kelly founded River City Bank and continues to support the Bank. His daughter, Shawn Kelly Devlin, currently serves as President and Chairman of the Board. The Kelly Foundation is an expression of the importance the Kelly family places on being a good neighbor and citizen in regions where they do business. For more information on the Kelly Foundation, please visit KellyFoundationSacramento.org or call (916) 978-4892.

About Meristem

MERISTEM, located outside of Sacramento, helps transition young adults on the autism spectrum to independent living, including college and career success. The Meristem Method uses experiential learning, and all coursework and activities incorporate hands-on, real-world experiences. Learn more at meristem.pro.

About River City Bank

Named one of Sacramento Business Journal’s “50 Fastest Growing Companies” for each of the past three years, River City Bank is the Sacramento region’s premier business bank with assets over $2.4 billion. River City Bank offers a comprehensive suite of banking services, including loans, deposits and cash management tools to the business, consumer and commercial real estate sectors. With tailored, executive-level service and a “Superior” financial rating from the nation’s leading independent bank-rating firm, Bauer Financial, River City Bank redefines the banking experience and every touch point that surrounds it. River City Bank is the largest, independent, locally-owned bank in the Sacramento region with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and a presence in Southern California. For additional information, please visit RiverCityBank.com or call (916) 567-2600. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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The Washington Hilton will be the site for the 2020 FSHD Connect and International Research Congress.

“Our conferences serve vital roles to ensure that all of our stakeholders are working together…to speed up the delivery of effective treatments to our families.” – Mark Stone, CEO

LEXINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

The FSHD Society announced today that its 27th annual International Research Congress (IRC) will be held on June 25-26, 2020, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. It will be followed on June 27-28 by FSHD Connect, the Society’s biennial global conference bringing together patients, family members, researchers and clinicians for two days of education, advocacy, and networking.

The Society is a patient-focused nonprofit organization that is accelerating the development of treatments for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a rare, genetic muscle-weakening condition that affects an estimated one million men, women, and children worldwide.

The IRC is the premier global platform for the discussion and dissemination of state-of-the-art research on FSHD. Researchers who have networked at this yearly gathering since 1994 have helped to drive fundamental discoveries, with a broad consensus on a “central hypothesis” of the genetic basis of FSHD, development of cellular and animal models, identification of therapeutic targets, and a proliferation of ideas for treating FSHD.

The biennial FSHD Connect is the world’s largest gathering of patients and families living with FSHD. Leading experts in FSHD clinical care, research, and drug development will share the latest knowledge and answer questions from attendees. There will be workshops to address a wide variety of patient and caregiver concerns. A much-anticipated highlight will be updates from biopharmaceutical companies that are conducting FSHD clinical trials.

“The FSHD International Research Congress and FSHD Connect serve vital roles to ensure that all of our stakeholders are working together, speaking with one voice, to speed up the delivery of effective treatments to our families,” said Mark Stone, President and CEO of the FSHD Society.

About the FSHD Society

The FSHD Society is the world’s largest research-focused patient organization for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), one of the most prevalent forms of muscular dystrophy. The Society has catalyzed major advancements and is accelerating the development of treatments and a cure to end the pain, disability, and suffering endured by one million people worldwide who live with FSHD. The FSHD Society has transformed the landscape for FSHD research and is committed to making sure that no one faces this disease alone. The Society offers a community of support, news, and information through its website at https://www.fshsociety.org.

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These treatments have been shown to be highly effective for some patients and have revolutionized oncology. However, many patients do not respond to immunotherapy, and it is critical to understand why.

RAMAT GAN, Israel (PRWEB)
September 10, 2019

Researchers at Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer and Tel Aviv University (TAU) have discovered why 60% of patients with metastatic melanoma – skin cancer that has spread to other parts of the body – do not respond to immunotherapy. Immunotherapy treatments use the body’s own immune system to control and eradicate cancer.

Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. More than 7,000 people will die from melanoma this year in the United States.

The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by Prof. Tami Geiger, Dr. Michal Harel and Prof. Gal Markel of TAU’s Sackler School of Medicine and Sheba’s Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.

“In recent years, a variety of cancer immunotherapy therapies have been used, therapies that strengthen the anti-cancer activity of the immune system,” explained Prof. Gal Markel, a senior oncologist and scientific director of the Ella Lemelbaum Institute at Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer.

“These treatments have been shown to be highly effective for some patients and have revolutionized oncology. However, many patients do not respond to immunotherapy, and it is critical to understand why,” added Markel.”

The scientists examined tumors taken from 116 patients using proteomics. In this new approach, also called “protein mapping,” researchers mapped thousands of proteins. They found differences in the metabolism, or energy production process, of the cancer cells in patients who responded to immunotherapy and those who did not.

In the study published in Cell earlier this month, researchers reported that the non-responding patients tended to have lower fatty acid metabolism, meaning that their enzymes broke down fat for energy at a slower rate.

“In our study, we identified a significant difference between melanoma patients who live years thanks to immunotherapy, and patients who are not at all affected by the treatment,” said Prof. Geiger, head of Tel Aviv University’s Proteomics Lab.

Due to these findings, oncologists now know to check the levels of fatty acid metabolism in their melanoma patients and advise those who have high levels to pursue immunotherapy. Researchers say it may also be possible to raise the levels of fatty acid metabolism in cancer cells with medication to make more patients receptive to immunotherapies. A follow-up study will focus on that area.

Sheba’s Prof Gal Markel is available for interviews on this key discovery and how it could change the treatment options for melanoma patients.

About Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer

Born together with Israel in 1948, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer is the largest and most comprehensive medical center in the Middle East. Sheba is the only medical center in Israel that combines an acute care hospital and a rehabilitation hospital on one campus, and it is at the forefront of medical treatments, patient care, research and education. As a university teaching hospital affiliated with the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel-Aviv University, it welcomes people from all over the world indiscriminately. In 2019, Newsweek magazine named Sheba one of the top ten hospitals in the world. To learn more, visit: eng.sheba.co.il.

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