Friday 20 November 2020

Argus Broker Affiliates Announce Sale of Minnesota Self Storage Facility

Tom Flannigan and Alex Ihrke of KW Commercial Minneapolis, broker affiliates of Argus Self Storage Advisors, represented the Seller and procured the Buyer for the sale of Dakota Mini Storage in Hastings, MN. [PR.com]

Offer.Monster - New CPA Offer Directory and Search Tool

Delta Flip has recently launched its new CPA offer directory and search tool - https://Offer.Monster. Offer Monster lists CPA, CPI, Pay per Call, CPC, and affiliate offers and provides a way to filter and search offers. The website is created to be as user-friendly as possible: fast, uncluttered, and easy to navigate. Networks and advertisers can have their offers listed for free. By offering free listings, Offer [PR.com]

Midas Hospitality Holds Ribbon Cutting for Element Hotel

Midtown property is St. Louis' first Element by Westin. [PR.com]

Drew Gerard Wins Telgian Engineering & Consulting Top Gun Award

Fire protection, life safety and security industry leader Telgian recently announced the recipients of the company’s annual Top Gun Awards. The winner for the Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC) business unit was Drew Gerard. Although the Top Gun Awards recognize top performing company sales for the year, “Drew Gerard does not just ‘make sales’,” explains Telgian Executive Chairman [PR.com]

Configurator for DoorBird IP Intercoms

Create customized IP video door stations online. [PR.com]

StoneFly Inc. Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to StoneFly cloud storage to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies. [PR.com]

Discover Innovative learning Journey Virtually at LED Expo Thailand + LIGHT ASEAN 2020

LED Expo Thailand + LIGHT ASEAN 2020, ASEAN’s largest virtual show on LED technology and lighting solutions has launched its 2020 edition today for its three-day show from 18th to 20th November 2020. The Virtual Exhibition is on-going live presently. MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and IMPACT Exhibition Management Co. Ltd., the organizers of the LED Expo Thailand + Light ASEAN 2020, collaterally decked all preparations [PR.com]

Global Restaurant Chain Saved £1.25M in Food Stock in Three Days with IoT Sensors

Disruptive Technologies tiny sensors coupled with Infogrid’s AI platform saved money and food during the UK’s first Covid-19 lockdown when nobody else could be there. [PR.com]

Softline with the Highest Number of New SMB Customers Among Kaspersky Lab Partners in 2019

Softline has received an award from Kaspersky Lab in the category Leader for the Number of SMB customers in 2019. [PR.com]

Northern VA Home Additions Contractor Lists Top Custom Home Additions

Dirt Connections, a Northern Virginia home additions contractor, recently released a blog listing out top home additions to consider. The article focuses on giving readers tips on some of the most popular home additions they have seen from clients and elsewhere. [PR.com]

Upcity.com Lists Biz4Solutions Amongst Top 10 App Development Companies in Dallas

Upcity.com, a reputed online portal known for finding the best software solution providers across the globe, has announced its list of 10 best mobile app development companies based in Dallas for the year 2020. In this list, Biz4solutions has made its place and ranked 9th among the countless competitors worldwide. Biz4solutions is a preferred technology partner of several start-ups, small, medium,or large enterprises. [PR.com]

SDMC Collaborates with Google for Quick Deployment of Hybrid Android TV Devices

SDMC is adopting Google’s common Broadcast Stack, to help pay-TV operators to deploy solutions faster and at scale across hybrid Android TV devices. [PR.com]

CapitaLand Secures First Three Green Loans in India Totalling INR17 Billion for Its Business Park Developments in Chennai, Gurgaon and Pune

CapitaLand has secured its first three green loans in India, totalling INR17 billion (S$323 million) from DBS Bank India Limited (DBS) and the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited India (HSBC India). The three green loans mark CapitaLand’s first foray in sustainable finance in India. Proceeds from the green loans will be used to finance the development of its green-certified International Tech Parks in [PR.com]

Histria Books Announces the Release of Duty, Honor, Country: The Life of Arthur MacArthur, Jr. by A.K. Brackob

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of Duty, Honor, Country: The Life of Arthur MacArthur, Jr. by A.K. Brackob. The book is published by Vita Histria, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to academic publishing. On September 15, 1906, Arthur MacArthur Jr. became the twelfth man in the history of the United States Army to be awarded the rank of Lieutenant General, the highest rank in the Army up to that [PR.com]

WooPlus™, the Dating App for Curvy People, Reaching 5 Million Members, Adds the German Language to Continue Strong Growth Trajectory

WooPlus™, the dating app for curvy people, announces that it is now available in the German Language, to help more curvy German enjoy dating and find love. Since its launch, WooPlus has grown to 5 million members globally and is experiencing remarkable growth around the world. It is seeing an especially huge organic rise from Germany recently by more than 110% MoM, has become one of the fastest-growing dating apps [PR.com]

Fine-Art Photographer Korbin Bielski Launches New Website

Featuring vintage signs, 1920s hotels, and breathtaking topography throughout Southern California, fine-art photography Korbin Bielski's work is now featured on KorbinBielski.com. [PR.com]

Keepsake Storage, Powells Point, North Carolina, Sold by Midcoast Properties, Inc.

Midcoast Properties, Inc. announces the sale of Keepsake Storage, located in Powells Point, North Carolina. [PR.com]

Hoboken Hospitality Alliance Presents Fetchstr.com & Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to Help Hoboken Restaurants Survive

HoHA Provides New Business and Relief Services to Support the New Jersey Restaurant Community During Second Wave of COVID Pandemic [PR.com]

Mr Dhruv Galgotia Plans Grand Entry in Health Care Sector with Investment of 1200 Crores

Net Worth of Dhruv Galgotia rises to 3000 Crore as he enters HealthCare sector after being a leader in the education sector. [PR.com]

Thursday 19 November 2020

Study evaluates new World Health Organization Labor Care Guide for maternity care providers

The World Health Organization developed the new Labour Care Guide to support clinicians in providing good quality, women-centred care during labour and childbirth. In a study published in Birth, researchers evaluated the usability, feasibility, and acceptability of the new Labour Care Guide for maternity care providers in six countries.

WHO Guideline Development Group advises against use of remdesivir for COVID-19

The antiviral drug remdesivir is not suggested for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, regardless of how severely ill they are, because there is currently no evidence that it improves survival or the need for ventilation, say a WHO Guideline Development Group (GDG) panel of international experts in The BMJ today.

December vaccine rollout possible, BioNTech CEO says

BioNTech co-founder Ugur Sahin said on Thursday the frontrunner COVID-19 vaccine his German firm is developing with Pfizer could be rolled out before the year is over in the United States or Europe.

Loveforce International Issues a Driver’s License for Convenient Lovers Who Want to Drive Through an Open Sky

Loveforce International issues three new music singles and hosts an e-book giveaway in honor of them. [PR.com]

The New England Center for Children Announces CEO Leadership Succession Plan

Leader in Autism Education Prepares for Future of Growth and Excellence. [PR.com]

MTS Management Group's Ed Roman Releases iPhone Edited Music Video

The iTunes chart-topper from Canada edited his latest music video on an iPhone 8. The single is from his forthcoming album, “A Recipe For Perpetual Spring.” [PR.com]

Acosta Cares Volunteers Plant Trees with KIB, Parks Department Group Adds 25 Trees to West Library Grounds

Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) planned for 2020 to be the “Year of the Tree” in Irving. With the help of numerous corporate sponsors, dedicated volunteers, and the Parks Arbor Team, KIB made its goal a reality. The latest tree planting event took ran Nov. 10 at West Irving Library. The event included employees from Acosta Marketing/Mosaic Sales Solutions through its “Acosta Cares” outreach program. [PR.com]

SimplyCast, ICTC, Dalhousie University, and Department of Labour and Advanced Education Partner to Offer 30 Co-Op Work Terms

SimplyCast has partnered with Dalhousie University, the Information and Communications Technology Council, and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education to offer local students co-op work terms. This partnership will provide up to 30 students paid co-op work terms this winter term to provide valuable work experience. SimplyCast is excited to work with the community partners to support students during the [PR.com]

Private Placement Markets Opens Its Pension Fund – Global Alternative Investment Advisory Division

Private Placement Markets today announced that it has opened its Pension Fund – Global Alternative Investment Advisory Division in Los Angeles. [PR.com]

Sponsor Boeing Presentation Released for the Virtual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference in Two Weeks

SMi Group Reports: Senior representatives from Boeing are set to give a joint presentation at the Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling Conference in December. [PR.com]

Secardeo Offers Auto Enrollment for Web Servers with Public and Private CAs

Secardeo GmbH releases certACME for the auto-enrollment of SSL/TLS certificates. [PR.com]

PC Guard Software Copy Protection System 06.00.0730 Has Been Released

SOFPRO - Software Protection Labs has released new update for their software copy protection and licensing solution for Windows, .NET Framework and .NET Core Windows applications. [PR.com]

Innomaint CMMS Participates in NASSCOM's NASTech 2020 Event

InnoMaint is glad to participate in NASSCOM’s first edition of NASTech event which is focused around the theme of "Ride the TIDE." [PR.com]

We Three Announces Brand New 2020 Remix of "Heaven's Not Far"

Palawan Productions announces a brand new 2020 Remix of "Heaven's Not Far." [PR.com]

First Defence Face Masks Now Producing Canadian-Made Medical Masks in Calgary, Alberta

Calgary-based mask company; First Defence Face Masks are pleased to announce the launch of their fully-certified Canadian-Made Medical Face Masks. The recent expansion of their Canadian product line will bring over 150 jobs to Canadians and have an economic benefit of over $7.5 million dollars in salaries. [PR.com]

Gulf Winds International Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Houston Chronicle

Gulf Winds International was recognized as a Top Workplace in Houston by the Houston Chronicle, reinforcing the company’s reputation as one of the most attractive and rewarding places to work. A solid corporate culture, empowered workforce, and compelling mission make Gulf Winds International a top employer in Houston. Awards are based on employee surveys from companies nominated for the award and analyzed by [PR.com]

SkySparc Hires AP2 / Virtusa Veteran to Lead WSS Services

SkySparc, an independent solutions provider, has appointed Henrik Crone, formerly chief technology officer at Swedish public pension fund AP2, to lead its Wallstreet Suite (WSS) practice. Crone will join SkySparc’s senior management team as Deputy CEO, and will have wide-ranging responsibilities across business development, sales and operations to further accelerate the firm’s growth and to develop its WSS services. [PR.com]

New Principled Technologies Studies Find That Compact Dell OptiPlex Desktops with Intel Core CPUs Outperformed Comparable Lenovo and HP Desktops with AMD Ryzen Pro CPUs

Principled Technologies (PT) ran performance, system responsiveness, productivity, and content creation comparisons on Dell OptiPlex compact desktops powered by Intel Core processors versus comparable Lenovo ThinkCentre M Series and HP ProDesk and EliteDesk desktops powered by AMD Ryzen PRO processors. [PR.com]

SI&A Confirms Alarming Trends in Distance Learning; Early Data on Chronic Absenteeism

The California Department of Education (CDE) reaches out to School Innovations & Achievement (SI&A) for an early analysis on chronic absenteeism. With over 10 years' experience in K-12 attendance management, SI&A is a leading provider of data trends and data analytics. SI&A's early data reveals attendance taking practices must be modified. [PR.com]

Wednesday 18 November 2020

Author and Entrepreneur Releases Book Series on Adjusting Workspace Leadership in a Modern World

Indigo River Publishing is proud to announce the release of the How (NOT) To guides, written by Mary Marshall and Kim Obbink, for aspiring and veteran leaders alike who are looking to enhance their leadership skills and find a way to thrive in the modern workplace. Mary Marshall’s career began when she ran a small, family-owned business and had her first chance to enhance her own leadership and management skills in [PR.com]

Saint Louis Closet Co. Donates to Mission: St. Louis

Mission: St. Louis has received a $3,732.23 donation from Saint Louis Closet Co. through the giveback effort, Closets for a Cause. Funds raised will assist the nonprofit’s workforce and education development programs, Beyond Jobs and Beyond School. The donation is a direct result of a percentage of gross sales made throughout October. So far in 2020, Saint Louis Closet Co. has donated $25,492.44 to multiple local [PR.com]

The 3rd Global Online Prayer Meeting to End COVID-19 Brought Together 23 Religions from 73 Countries Around the World

The November 15th 3rd prayer event to end COVID-19 saw a prayerful and hopeful audience of believers. [PR.com]

Katie’s Pizza to Donate 500 Frozen Pizzas Before Thanksgiving

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing their plans to give back ahead of Thanksgiving by donating 500 frozen pizzas, in one day, to five local area food banks. They will also host Giveback Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for Stella's Wish in Rock Hill through limited patio seating and curbside pickup. Indoor dining is closed until further notice due to new St. Louis County COVID-19 restrictions. With each [PR.com]

UK MoD and British Army to Present Key Briefings at Future Soldier Technology 2021

SMi Group Reports: Host nation speakers from the UK MoD and British Army will be briefing on key capability areas and programme updates at Future Soldier Technology 2021. [PR.com]

Hair Salon Takes Strong Measures to Sanitize Its Salon for Its Clients and Staff

New Concepts Hair Salon is going the extra mile to ensure its clients and staff are protected against COVID-19. By installing a special 100% organic, air and surface purification system that has been proven to kill the COVID-19 Coronavirus that is spreading throughout our country. The unit kills on contact with a 90% reduction in less than 4 mins, 99.99% in 15 min, and full kill in less than 45 min. The system is also [PR.com]

U.S. Administrator Claims Welcomes Two New Managers

U.S. Administrator Claims is excited to announce that Michael Goff has been promoted to Senior Director and will lead all claim operations. In addition to this promotion, the company has also hired Greg Whalen to be Director of General Liability and Property Claims. Formerly the Director of New Program at Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., Goff has over 15 years of experience management in insurance and product [PR.com]

RoboMarkets Becomes the "Best ECN Broker in Europe"

RoboMarkets, the company that provides services on global financial markets to clients from Europe, has received the "Best ECN Broker - Europe" award from the famous Global Brands Magazine. The magazine put a high value on RoboMarkets success on the European market and highlighted the company's achievements in the area of providing its clients with services using the ECN system. Global Brands Magazine holds [PR.com]

4th Small Scale LNG Summit Programme Announced by Wisdom Events

Future opportunities in Small Scale LNG to be discussed at Wisdom Events 4th virtual summit. [PR.com]

SecureBridge 9.4 Supports the SMTP/SMTPS Protocols

Devart announced an update for SecureBridge. The new version now supports the SMTP and SMTPS protocols for electronic mail transmission. [PR.com]

Eureka Digital is Signing an Agreement with WHO and Egyptian MOH

Eureka Digital, the well-known digital marketing agency focused on healthcare field, has just signed an agreement with WHO and Egyptian Ministry of Health to launch one of the biggest anti-tobacco campaigns in Egypt. The burden of tobacco consumption rates in Egypt are among the highest in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and worldwide. Recent studies showed that almost one quarter (22.8%) of Egyptians are current [PR.com]

Just Two Weeks to Go Until the 2020 Energy from Waste Conference

The annual Energy from Waste conference will take place in just two weeks’ time, on 1st – 2nd December on SMi Group’s Virtual Conference Platform. [PR.com]

RAMPF Tooling Solutions Enters Nordic Markets

Sales partnership with model-materials expert MODELCO based in Stockholm, Sweden. [PR.com]

Histria Books Announces the Release of "Rescued from ISIS Terror" by Firas Jumaah and Charlotta Turner

Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of Rescued from ISIS Terror: How a University Professor Organized a Commando Mission to Rescue Her Doctoral Student from ISIS-Controlled Iraq by Firas Jumaah and Charlotta Turner. The book is published by Gaudium Publishing, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding works of non-fiction in a variety of fields. In the summer of 2014, Firas Jumaah was working [PR.com]

Keller Manufacturing Co. Announces Signed Agreement to Purchase TA Logistics, Inc.

Keller Manufacturing (ticker symbol KMFI) today announces that it has signed a purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding stock of TA Logistics Inc. [PR.com]

HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Acute Care Services

North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Brooke Nelson, RN to director of acute care services. Nelson will oversee the acute care units at the hospital including the Medical/Surgical unit and the Orthopaedic/Trauma unit. Nelson is a familiar HealthONE colleague having been Manager of the Medical/Cardiology Unit at Swedish Medical Center for the past four years. In that role, Nelson lowered [PR.com]

SANS Inc. New LIVE Language Lab On-Demand™ Instructional Platform Supports World Language Teaching

SANS Inc. Software and Network Solutions is now delivering its new LIVE Language Lab On-Demand, online language teaching platform, to world language programs at schools around the country. LIVE Language Lab supports synchronous language classes in-person, remote, or in blended learning models. [PR.com]

Tuesday 17 November 2020

Breakthrough in childhood brain cancer will save lives

A scientific breakthrough has enabled experts to predict relapse in a common childhood cancer and means doctors can tailor treatment for each individual child and improve prognosis.

Tesla will be added to the benchmark S&P 500 index Dec. 21

Tesla will be added to the S&P 500 index on Dec. 21. Based on its market value Monday, the electric car maker would be one of the top 10 companies in the benchmark index upon entry.

Henderson island fossils reveal new Polynesian sandpiper species

Fossil bones collected in the early 1990s on Henderson Island, part of the Pitcairn Group, have revealed a new species of Polynesian sandpiper.

Quantum tunneling pushes the limits of self-powered sensors

Shantanu Chakrabartty's laboratory has been working to create sensors that can run on the least amount of energy. His lab has been so successful at building smaller and more efficient sensors, that they've run into a roadblock in the form of a fundamental law of physics.

Teeth grinding and facial pain increase due to coronavirus stress and anxiety

The stress and anxiety experienced by the general population during Israel's first lockdown brought about a significant rise in orofacial and jaw pain, as well as jaw-clenching in the daytime and teeth-grinding at night, according to a new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU).

A change of heart—new drug for HCM reduces heart mass

For the first time, a medication has impacted heart muscle thickness and function for patients with the most common inherited heart condition, rather than simply addressing their symptoms.

SCORED and SOLOIST trials add to evidence for treating diabetes with SGLT2 inhibitors

Less than a decade ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved drugs for treating type 2 diabetes in an entirely new way. Since that time, evidence in favor of the use of sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors has been mounting, with studies showing better blood glucose control, cardiovascular benefits, weight loss and more for patients with diabetes taking SGLT2 inhibitors. Now, two large clinical trials, conducted by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital and sponsored by Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, add new evidence about the benefits for patients with diabetes and chronic kidney disease as well as those with diabetes and recent worsening heart failure. In these two paired trials, teams of investigators led by Brigham cardiologist Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, evaluated sotagliflozin, a drug that inhibits SGLT2 and SGLT1. Results of the trials are both published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented by Bhatt simultaneously at the Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Sessions of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.

Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of "Sonny’s Circus Dream" by Jen Malone

Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of Sonny’s Circus Dream – a children’s book written by Jen Malone and illustrated by Tom Burchell. [PR.com]

Study shows geographic shift in U.S. social mobility

Dylan Connor's father worked as a house painter while his mother tended to their home and family, one that included six boys. Neither of his parents finished high school, but they built a future for their children that included their success. This may sound like a story made in America.

Cannabinoids may help limit secondary damage of TBIs

In the hours and days after a traumatic brain injury, inflammation inside the brain can accelerate to the point that more brain damage occurs, says a scientist working to better understand the acceleration and whether interventions like cannabinoids can improve patient outcomes.

Pesticides commonly used as flea treatments for pets are contaminating English rivers

Researchers at the University of Sussex have found widespread contamination of English rivers with two neurotoxic pesticides commonly used in veterinary flea products: fipronil and the neonicotinoid imidacloprid. The concentrations found often far exceeded accepted safe limits.

Trial shows drug effective in 96% of patients with recurrent pericarditis

Cleveland Clinic researchers leading a global clinical trial have found that rilonacept, an FDA approved drug for other inflammatory diseases, resolved acute pericarditis episodes and reduced risk of pericarditis recurrence. The study was published today in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions.

Changes to the brain's reward system may drive overeating in mice

A combination of innate differences and diet-induced changes to the reward system may predispose some mice to overeat, according to research recently published in JNeurosci.

Exercised over nothing: Masks don't impair lung function during physical activity

Wearing a facemask helps limit the spread of COVID-19 by reducing respiratory droplets and aerosols spewed into the air when people breathe, talk, laugh, sneeze or cough. But the physical barrier created by masks has prompted concerns that they might impair the cardiopulmonary system by making it harder to breathe, by altering the flow of inhaled oxygen and exhaled carbon dioxide and by increasing dyspnea—a medical term that describe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, especially during physical activity.

US agricultural water use declining for most crops and livestock production

Climate change and a growing world population require efficient use of natural resources. Water is a crucial component in food production, and water management strategies are needed to support worldwide changes in food consumption and dietary patterns.

People who purchased firearms during pandemic more likely to be suicidal

People who purchase a firearm during the pandemic are more likely to be suicidal than other firearm owners, according to a Rutgers study.

A Handwritten "Thank You" from the CEO? At Vitamin Delivery Startup TurningLeafVITA Every Order Counts.

Putting a personal touch on each order is something that TurningLeafVITA.com founder, Dr. Nina Everson, takes seriously. New customers are often surprised to find a handwritten thank you note included with their vitamin order. [PR.com]

Preemie System Wins German Design Award for Its Preemie Sensor in the Category of Medical, Rehabilitation and Health Care

Preemie sensor is a small, portable device created for neonatologists, nurses, and human milk bank professionals to analyse milk for its nutritional value, spoilage and safety. [PR.com]

"Beware the Temptation to do Popular Workouts - Exercising the Wise Way" is the Latest Video Raman Kuppuswamy, the Content Creator and YouTuber Has Released

Raman Kuppuswamy, a content creator as well as YouTuber, says he has released yet another video entitled "Beware the Temptation to Do Popular Workouts - Exercising the Wise Way" on his YouTube channel "Cordially Yours - Health & Fitness." Raman expresses his anguish that people are unwisely opting for popular workouts that may not suit them and this causes pains and injuries to them. He has created this video to caution [PR.com]

Millionaire Life Strategy Offers the Perfect Gift to Kickstart 2021

The Millionaire Life Strategy™ LinkedIn as a Sales Page training is a game-changer for entrepreneurs and tech gurus wanting to launch a business or take theirs to the next level. How to convert a free tool into a client attracting generator and build your business and brand. [PR.com]

Michael Terence Publishing Announce the Release of "The Reinecke Diary" by Terence James

Michael Terence Publishing is excited to announce the release of The Reinecke Diary – a thriller by Terence James. [PR.com]

Monday 16 November 2020

Permanent night shift workers at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma

Shift workers, especially those working permanent night shift rotas, may be at heightened risk of moderate to severe asthma, suggests research published online in the journal Thorax.

Design and market sexbots for older adults with disabilities, argues ethicist

The sexbot industry should include older adults with disabilities in the design and marketing of its products, to support their emotional health and wellbeing and help counter ageism and stereotyping, argues an ethicist in the Journal of Medical Ethics.

Sharp rise in sedentary time among newly retired women evident 2+ years later

The sharp rise of more than 20 minutes a day in average sedentary time among newly retired women seems to be maintained 2 or more years later, reveals research published online in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine.

Venezuela to buy 10 million doses of Russian COVID-19 vaccine

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Sunday that his government has agreed to buy 10 million doses of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19.

Hurricane Iota closing in on storm-battered Central America

Hurricane Iota is forecast to strengthen to an "extremely dangerous" Category Four by the time it makes landfall in Central America on Monday, the US National Hurricane Center warned, two weeks after powerful storm Eta devastated much of the region and left more than 200 people dead or missing.

US adds 1 million COVID cases in less than a week

The US surpassed 11 million coronavirus cases Sunday, adding one million new cases in less than a week, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Algeria enforces fresh virus restrictions

Algeria imposed new coronavirus restrictions Sunday, closing sport and cultural centres as well as beaches after a spike in infections.

2 states announce new virus restrictions as US cases hit 11M

Michigan and Washington on Sunday joined several other states in announcing renewed efforts to combat the coronavirus as more than 11 million cases of COVID-19 have now been reported in the United States—with the most recent million coming in less than a week—and as many Americans prepare to observe a Thanksgiving holiday marked by the pandemic.

Pandemic pushes steep drop in foreign college students

Just two semesters short of earning a cybersecurity master's degree in the U.S., Sai Naini is stuck in India, unsure what his future holds.

Korean Air to take over troubled Asiana Airlines for $1.6 bn

South Korean flag-carrier Korean Air said Monday it will buy out its smaller troubled rival Asiana Airlines in a $1.6 billion deal as it looks to consolidate with the coronavirus pandemic sending shockwaves through the global aviation sector.

Pharmacy dropboxes can help improve proper drug disposal, study finds

Proper disposal of leftover medications can prevent overdoses and protect waterways from becoming polluted by pharmaceuticals. Drug take-back boxes are a safe and secure way to dispose of unwanted medications, but a new Portland State University study shows awareness of these dropboxes as well as knowledge about risks of improper disposal remain low.

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

In a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoing illnesses or conditions, ranging from allergies to obesity. The findings appear in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Former piece of Pacific Ocean floor imaged deep beneath China

In a study that gives new meaning to the term "rock bottom," seismic researchers have discovered the underside of a rocky slab of Earth's surface layer, or lithosphere, that has been pulled more than 400 miles beneath northeastern China by the process of tectonic subduction.

New ALS guideline establishes national standard for managing neurodegenerative disease

The first Canadian guideline for the care and management of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—Lou Gehrig's disease—recommends a patient-focused approach, with attention to holistic and emotional aspects of well-being.

Glagoslav Publications is to Publish a Ukrainian Crime Novel by Andriy Kokotiukha, the Lawyer from Lychakiv Street

Summary: At the beginning of the twentieth century, 1908, a young Kyivan, Klym Koshovy miraculously flies the coop and escapes from persecution by tsarist police to Lviv. However, even here he is arrested – near the corpse of a well-known local lawyer, Yevhen Soyka. The deceased had dubious friends and powerful enemies in the city. Suicide or murder? The search for truth leads Koshovy through the dark labyrinths of [PR.com]

MuLondon Becomes Certified B Corporation

Skin Care Company MuLondon now a Certified B Corporation, Using Business as a Force for Good [PR.com]

Inszone Insurance Services Announces Entry Into Utah Market with the Acquisition of ISU Wiseman Insurance

Utah Becomes the Fourth State with a Physical Presence for Inszone Insurance [PR.com]

SpaceX launches four astronauts to ISS

Four astronauts were successfully launched on the SpaceX Crew Dragon "Resilience" to the International Space Station on Sunday, the first of what the US hopes will be many routine missions following a successful test flight in late spring.

Sunday 15 November 2020

Austria plans 'mass tests' to help exit virus lockdown

Austria is planning "mass testing" for coronavirus to help a chart a way out of the second lockdown coming into force next week, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said on Sunday.

BioNTech scientist: Vaccine could halve virus transmission

One of the scientists behind the experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer said Sunday that he was confident that it could halve the transmission of the virus, resulting in a "dramatic" curb of the virus' spread.

Lyft's Zimmer talks future of workplace, electric vehicles

Lyft scored a major victory when California voters passed Proposition 22, allowing app-based companies to treat drivers as contractors instead of employees and saving the company from what many anticipated would be crippling expenses.

SpaceX aims for night crew launch, Musk sidelined by virus

SpaceX aimed for a Sunday night launch of four astronauts to the International Space Station, although the prospects of good weather were just 50-50 and its leader was sidelined by COVID-19.

Cable failures endanger renowned Puerto Rico radio telescope

Giant, aging cables that support one of the world's largest single-dish radio telescopes are slowly unraveling in this U.S. territory, pushing an observatory renowned for its key role in astronomical discoveries to the brink of collapse.

Patients taking statins experience similar side effects from dummy pills

People taking dummy pills and statins experienced similar side effects in a new study.

A novel monoclonal antibody therapy cuts LDL cholesterol by half in a high-risk patient population

The investigational drug evinacumab reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol—the so-called "bad" cholesterol—by 50 percent in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia whose condition is resistant to standard treatments, a phase 2 study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai and other global academic sites has found. Results from the study sponsored by Regeneron, are being presented as "late breaking science" at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2020 on Sunday, November 15, and simultaneously published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Go (over) easy on the eggs: 'Egg-cess' consumption linked to diabetes

Scrambled, poached or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg might not be all they're cracked up to be as new research from the University of South Australia shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes.

Denver SEO Agency Quantum Marketing Solutions Announces Expanded Digital Marketing Services

Denver based search engine optimization (SEO) agency, Quantum Marketing Solutions, is expanding its service offerings, making it a one-stop shop for digital marketing solutions for business in the Denver Colorado metro area. The company expansion came as a continued commitment to providing all of the digital marketing needs of its clients. Comprised of a team of savvy, cutting-edge staff, Quantum Marketing Solutions, has [PR.com]

TVS Silver Screen.com Movie Channel Bundle Adds Classic, Drive-in, Horror, Film Noir, Nostalgia, and Western Classic Movies to WatchYour.TV Platform

TVS Movies are ad supported and free to view on six TVS 24/7 streaming post cable networks. Each channel has added several major classic movies for viewing on TVS Television Network.com. [PR.com]

Jackrabbit Technologies Helps Rise Against Hunger Provide Food to Countries Around the World

A group of Jackrabbit employees gathered at Rise Against Hunger’s Charlotte warehouse to package meals for local delivery. Jackrabbit’s hands-on contributions to feeding those around the world struggling with hunger results in 5,000 packaged meals. [PR.com]

MTP Cable Assemblies for High Density Fiber Optic Networks & LAN Applications

MTP cable assemblies are used to support high density fiber optic network installations. [PR.com]

World’s Biggest Motivational YouTube Network Launches Mindset App

A successful group of YouTube entrepreneurs has been quietly testing their next big bet: Mindset App. With a combined following of over ten million YouTube subscribers, the founders behind YouTube’s largest motivational media network believe the time for their mass-market unveil is now. “Given our success on YouTube, my partners and I knew that motivational content was a service people wanted,” explains [PR.com]

EMKA Address Planning of Hardware Component Supply for Post Brexit in 2021

EMKA address planning of hardware component supply for post Brexit in 2021 – how to minimise problems and maximise benefits. [PR.com]

Panel Discussion on COVID-19: How Has the RNA Industry Adapted to Beat the Pandemic

SMi Reports: The 2021 conference is set to explore the latest developments in RNA delivery agents and RNA-based therapeutics. [PR.com]

United® Real Estate Announces Vice President of Franchise Development, Tyler Anderson

Anderson Will Help Lead Effort to Double Number of Agents in Next 12 Months [PR.com]

Sri Lanka to Streamline Businesses with TEB Automation Tools

TEBillion is delighted to announce that its business automation tools will soon be made available in Sri Lanka as the company anticipates the signing channel partner agreements with leading technology solutions providers in the region. TEBillion channel team is actively seeking channel partners with proven track record in Sri Lanka, TEB's dedicated team is aiming ta grow a robust presence in the region working closely [PR.com]

Disruptive Technologies Launches Tiny Wireless Humidity Sensor

After many requests and successful testing and piloting, the humidity sensor is available to the mass market, and ready to scale. [PR.com]

CloudSEK Bags Cybersecurity Award at NASSCOM Emerge 50 2020

CloudSEK’s AI- powered digital risk monitoring platform XVigil was recognized as India’s top cybersecurity solution at NASSCOM’s 2020 Emerge 50 Awards Ceremony. [PR.com]

The Australia Connection: Africa Mining Forum Explores How Aussies View Continent’s Mining Potential

The upcoming Africa Mining Forum will shine a spotlight on the “Africa-Australia mining connection” and look at what prospective investors are looking for. “Inspiration and aspiration,” is the answer of the moderator of the session, Duncan Harris, who is the President of the Australia Africa Chamber of Commerce. “There are opportunities aplenty across all commodities, including the rise and [PR.com]

Eskom CEO Answers Tough Questions on First Day of Digital African Utility Week on 24 November

During this year’s opening session of the Digital African Utility Week and POWERGEN Africa on 24 November, Eskom CEO André de Ruyter will open up about his time so far at South Africa’s state utility, his plans to achieve financial and operational stability for the organisation, the future of coal in the sector and how he wants to attract private sector investment in order to pivot to renewable energy. [PR.com]

Raman Kuppuswamy, the Content Creator and YouTuber, Has Released a New Video "How to Lead a Ceaselessly Healthy Lifestyle"

Raman Kuppuswamy who is a content creator and a YouTuber has released his next video "How to Leade a Ceaselessly Healthy Lifestyle" on his YouTube channel "Cordially Yours - Health & Fitness." Raman says that his new video will help people to consistently maintain good health so that they need not lose or waste their days due to ill-health. [PR.com]

Shero Comics Spreads Cheer on Black Friday with New Comic Book Release, Squad Goals

E-Book to be released exclusively on Amazon Kindle Friday, November 27, 2020. [PR.com]

Friday 13 November 2020

Nearly one in five parents of food-allergic children are bullied

Parents of children with food allergies find their children are often bullied by classmates, as well as parents of other children and teachers. A new study being presented at this year's virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows that nearly one in five parents of food-allergic kids are the target of bullying by a multitude of sources.

Food allergies take a greater emotional toll on Asian families

Studies have shown that food allergies negatively affect the quality of life of those who suffer with them. A new study being presented at this year's virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting reveals the impact on food allergy quality of life (FAQOL) for Asian patients and their parents is significantly higher than for other races.

Are the movements of tiny hairlike structures a key to our health?

Little is understood about how cilia, the tiny hairlike organelles that in humans are often the first lines of defense against pathogens in our lungs and respiratory tracks and even help push sperm along, move in coordination. New research from USC scholars identifies the mechanisms in play for cilia to work effectively and productively to push particles and fluid along, which is especially important given their critical role in health and in even ensuring reproduction.

Improved medical record management means better care during COVID-19 pandemic

Across the nation, top universities offer comprehensive health services to more than 20 million students in the form of primary, urgent and mental health care services. Management of medical records within student health centers is often outdated and unconnected to local health systems or the students' home health care providers, creating significant challenges to providing safe and consistent health care to students, especially in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Study reveals physical demands of two-hour marathon

Elite runners need a specific combination of physiological abilities to have any chance of running a sub-two-hour marathon, new research shows.

Clinical trial finds inhaled immune response protein increases odds of recovery for hospitalised COVID-19 patients

Hospitalised COVID-19 patients in the UK who received an inhaled form of interferon beta-1a (SNG001) were more likely to recover and less likely to develop severe symptoms than patients who received a placebo, according to a new clinical trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal. This is the first evidence published in a peer-reviewed medical journal that inhaled interferon beta-1a could lessen the clinical consequences of COVID-19 and serves as proof-of-concept that this treatment could help hospitalised patients recover, but further research is required.

Black and Hispanic children in the US have more severe eczema than white children

While research shows Black and Hispanic children suffer disproportionately with asthma, other allergic diseases have also been found to be more prevalent in those groups. A presentation at this year's virtual American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting reveals the disparities that exist for Black and Hispanic children when it comes to Atopic Dermatitis (AD), commonly known as eczema.

iPOP Alum Jacob Batalon Begins Prep for Spider-Man 3 Filming

Jacob Batalon, iPOP Alum, has begun prep for Spider-Man 3 which filming for is currently underway. [PR.com]

Madelaine Petsch to Star in New Podcast "The Shadow Diaries" from Studio 71

iPOP Alumni Madelaine Petsch is set to star in a new podcast from Studio 71 titled "The Shadow Diaries." [PR.com]

No Political Censorship on Giftapart Social Media

Giftapart provides full social media without political censorship and free of “fact checkers.” [PR.com]

Arizona’s 6th Congressional District Representative David Schweikert Meets with Grab The Axe Consulting and Members of the (NSBA) National Small Business Association

Arizona’s 6th Congressional District Representative David Schweikert meets with Grab The Axe Consulting and members of the (NSBA) National Small Business Association. [PR.com]

Woods Aitken Ranked in 2021 U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” List

Woods Aitken LLP is delighted to announce that the firm has been recognized both nationally and regionally in the 2021 edition of U.S. News-Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm received a total of 20 rankings, including a prestigious national ranking for Construction Law. In addition, Woods Aitken earned regional rankings in 14 practice areas across three markets. The rankings, by market, include: [PR.com]

Attorney William. W. Pollock Inducted Into American Board of Trial Advocates

Ragsdale Liggett partner William W. Pollock has been inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). [PR.com]

Redefining Bankruptcy Support: Randall S. Miller & Associates, in Partnership with US Default Management, Launches BKDirect

Combining legal knowledge and process expertise, BKDirect is a national automation-driven technology platform that reduces the risk of error and improves efficiencies in creating and filling certain bankruptcy documents. With data points mapping and a simple API, BKDirect auto-generates documents such as Proof of Claim, Notice of Payment Change, and transfer of claims, which are then forwarded to their team for attorney [PR.com]

Best Storage NW Opens in Sumner, Washington

Storage operation Best Storage NW announced today that it is now open. The business is located at 16290 Auto Lane just west of 166th Ave E along Hwy 410 in Sumner, Washington. Best Storage NW offers both indoor storage units and drive-up accessible units. The indoor units are heated and range in size from 5 x 5 to 10 x 25. These spaces are either on the ground floor or can be accessed via freight elevator. The drive-up [PR.com]

"Meandering Thoughts with Shree" Will Promote Your Products at a Lower Price This Festive Season

Make your products and services visible for lesser price and boost your sales. [PR.com]

South Eugene, Oregon Home Sold by Josh Sayre Keller Williams Realty

Josh Sayre of Keller Williams Realty Eugene & Springfield recently sold a house located at 2478 Panorama Dr., Eugene, OR 97405. This single-story home includes 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and was sold on October 6, 2020. [PR.com]

Thursday 12 November 2020

Accuracy of rapid COVID test may be lower than previously suggested

The accuracy of a rapid finger-prick antibody test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection, may be considerably lower than previously suggested, finds a study published by The BMJ.

Use of some contraceptives may temporarily delay a woman's fertility from resuming

Women who stop using some forms of contraception may have to wait up to eight months before their fertility returns, suggests research published online in The BMJ.