Peachjar’s innovative communication tool recognized by San Diego’s top executives.

San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

Peachjar, the leading digital flyer management system for schools, was named one of San Diego Venture Group's Cool Companies. The award recognizes growing San Diego technology companies that provide innovative products and services. Peachjar was selected from a group of over 160 candidates.

"I've never seen an EdTech company grow so fast," stated Mike Krenn, president of San Diego Venture Group. “Peachjar has a unique solution with enormous potential. They represent San Diego innovation at its best."

Peachjar will join other Cool Companies at the Annual Venture Summit where CEO’s will have the opportunity to present to a large group of venture capitalists. Past Cool Companies have included successful ventures such as MOGL, Take Lessons, Embarke and EcoATM.

“We are honored to be named one of San Diego’s Cool Companies,” stated Mike Durham, Founder & CEO of Peachjar. “Peachjar is revolutionizing the way parents receive information from their school, and we’re excited to see this system being embraced by millions of parents across the U.S. and Canada.”

About Peachjar:
Peachjar was founded in 2011 in response to the billions of paper flyers being carried home from schools each year in children’s backpacks. The company has helped schools across North America improve their school-to-home communication by delivering eflyers directly to parents. Check out Peachjar’s one-minute animatic to learn more

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The event, "Democracy and the Humanities," will feature lectures and presentations by renowned scholars from across the country who will engage in the ongoing national conversation on the importance of the humanities in education and in America

Baltimore, Md. (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

Loyola University Maryland will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) with a two-day symposium Sept. 25-26, 2015, featuring lectures and presentations by renowned scholars from across the country.

The event, Democracy and the Humanities, is part of an ongoing national conversation on the importance of the humanities in education and in America. Speakers and breakout session panelists will explore why the humanities were relevant when NEH was created in 1965 and why the humanities continue to be relevant, if not more so, today.

“At Loyola, the humanities play an essential role in our preparation of students to be leaders capable of the critical thinking and deep discernment required in a world faced with increasingly complex sociopolitical issues,” said Paul Lukacs, Ph.D., associate professor of English.

Lukacs is organizing the symposium with support from Loyola’s Center for the Humanities, Messina, and the office of academic affairs. He approached NEH about hosting an anniversary event at Loyola and recommended the Democracy in the Humanities theme.

“We’re thrilled to join with Loyola in celebrating NEH’s 50-year legacy of promoting excellence in the humanities,” said NEH Chairman William Adams, Ph.D. “The subject of this symposium could not be more relevant to the work of the National Endowment for the Humanities, which was founded with the conviction—outlined in our enabling legislation—that ‘democracy demands wisdom.’ We at NEH are extremely proud of our history of helping create the cultural capital that undergirds this country’s democracy. And we welcome opportunities such as this to discuss the ways in which the humanities can help us address some of the most pressing issues of our time.”

Adams and Duke University President Richard Brodhead, Ph.D., are among the symposium’s featured speakers, and individual session discussions will be led by scholars from public and private colleges and universities and representatives from national higher education organizations. Sessions will offer a comprehensive analysis of how the humanities interact with technology, globalization, political discourse, and a diverse range of other contemporary topics.

“The contributions and value of humanities disciplines extend far beyond Loyola,” said Lukacs. “The humanities answer questions that are critically important to a functioning democracy, to a society where citizens make judgments that result in policy. What do citizens need to know to ensure those policies are just and effective? What skills should those citizens have? What knowledge should they possess?”

There are more than a dozen disciplines in the humanities, including history, philosophy, ethics, theology, and literature. Many are an integral part of Loyola’s liberal arts core.

NEH is an independent federal agency and one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States, making more than $100 million in grants and awards each year. NEH grants help strengthen teaching and learning in schools and colleges, preserve and provide access to cultural and educational resources, facilitate scholarship and research, and create and advance opportunities for lifelong learning. Loyola has received substantial NEH grants for its honors program, Center for the Humanities, and, most recently, Messina.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. A full schedule of symposium events and registration details are available online at loyola.edu/join-us/democracy-humanities.

About Loyola University Maryland:
Established in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit comprehensive university comprising Loyola College, its school of arts and sciences; the Sellinger School of Business and Management; and the School of Education. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students from across the country and around the world.

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CPAmerica International expands their Regional Accounting & Auditing Boot Camp Program to their members as staff-level training continues to be in high demand.

Gainesville, Fla. (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

CPAmerica International expands their Regional Accounting & Auditing Boot Camp Program to their members as staff-level training continues to be in high demand.

The Boot Camp Program satisfies a two-fold purpose for member firms by providing required staff-level training and the opportunity for staff to begin building those invaluable relationships among their CPAmerica peers.

Below is the 2015-2016 A&A Boot Camp 1 & 2 schedule:

•     2015 Midwest A&A Boot Camp 2 (Levels 3-5): at CPAmerica host firm Mueller & Co., LLP in Elgin, Ill. on Wednesday, October 28, 2015
•     2015 Southeast A&A Boot Camp 1 (Levels 1 & 2): at CPAmerica host firm Coulter & Justus, P.C. in Knoxville, Tenn., on Monday, December 1, 2015
•     2016 Central Mountain A&A Boot Camp 1 (Levels 1 & 2): at CPAmerica host firm Maxwell Locke in Ritter LLP & Austin, Texas, on Tuesday, January 19, 2016

“Boot Camp 1 is great opportunity to send professionals with one to two years of experience to a learning environment that only uses the AICPA Auditing Standards as the methodology to build an audit from client acceptance to issuance of the audit report,” said Art Winstead, A&A director of CPAmerica. “Boot Camp 2 is designed for professionals with 3-5 years, with emphasis on audit efficiency, reporting and required auditor communications. The classroom approach will use an actual audit client and related audit engagement. Attendees will be exposed to the thought process of what is really important with respect to this engagement, how to report the result of the engagement and how to communicate those results and findings.”

Qualified staff may attend Boot Camps 1 and 2 in the region of their choice. The goal is to let members maximize their time and resources while getting the training that they need.

Each meeting offers eight CPE hours and includes a networking dinner the night before.

To register for Boot Camp 1 or 2, please visit: http://www.cpamerica.org/News-Events.

About CPAmerica International:
CPAmerica International is an accounting association of independent, CPA firms that provides practice management support, continuing education, marketing, online services and other programs for the improvement of its member firms. As a member of Crowe Horwath International, the association has more than 670 offices worldwide, and combined firm revenues of the alliance of more than $3 billion. Learn more about CPAmerica on the CPAmerica blog, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Third-year Stetson Law student Brandon Williams used a study abroad experience to land a job as a summer associate at a law firm in Madrid, Spain.

GULFPORT, Fla. (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

Third-year Stetson Law student Brandon Williams is spending his summer as an associate at a law firm in Madrid, Spain. The 26-year-old turned a Stetson study abroad experience into a springboard for a summer associate position at the Avego Abogados law firm in Spain.

While working in a different country can pose cultural and language barriers, Williams said that the law firm made him feel welcome. He described the connections he made while working in Madrid as the greatest reward of the experience.

“When I arrived, I was welcomed into the law firm as a long lost family member,” Williams said. “Everyone here was so helpful and generous and did everything to make sure my stay in Madrid was perfect.”

A J.D. student in Stetson’s international concentration program, Williams is helping to draft contracts, assist with litigations, and translate and brief corporate documents and field projects while working at the law firm in Madrid.

“Ultimately, with my degree, in the short-term, I want to either return to Avego next year or take a job at an international firm here in Madrid,” said Williams. “My long-term plan is to finish my career as in-house counsel or general counsel at a company or large corporation like HSN.”

Williams is a St. Petersburg native who also serves as a role model for youth in the area. Williams mentors middle and high school students about how to avoid the school-to-prison-pipeline. He also works with the Tampa Bay Academy of Hope, counseling youth on expungement of juvenile records. He is a member of the Street Law program at Stetson and is part of a team of Stetson students helping to build a piece of legislation to improve contemporary expunction laws that govern the expungement of juvenile records.

The Stetson Law student previously attended the University of Central Florida and the Center for Advanced Technologies at Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg.

Stetson Law offers study abroad opportunities for students in the Cayman Islands, Cuba, England, the Netherlands, and Spain.

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On-the-go Support for Protection and Body Hydration*

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

Zaca Life has created Recovery Chewable supplements with Setria®Glutathione and Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine for people on the go. With no water needed, the refreshing berry-flavored tablets are the perfect travel companion.

“We created Zaca Recovery Chewable as a simple way to get the natural ingredients that may help with body detoxification, protection and hydration,” said Mark Aleks, Zaca co-founder. “Setria® and Sustamine® fit right into our philosophy of using only the finest, pure ingredients in our products. The unique combination of the ingredients fit together well for those on the go at work, traveling across country, or after a night out with friends.”

Recovery Chewable comes in to-go packets containing 4 tablets. The cornerstone ingredients are Setria® Glutathione for antioxidant protection, detoxification and immune fortification* and Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine for hydration and muscle recovery*. The supplement also contains Japanese Raisin and other natural ingredients.

Sertia® is a branded form of glutathione, an essential substance for three primary health benefits: promoting detoxification*, providing antioxidant protection*, and fortifying the immune system.* Setria® has been clinically studied and has over 800,000 published studies showing glutathione plays a central role in detoxifying the body and managing overall health*

Sustamine® - a dipeptide of glutamine, the most abundant single amino acid in the body – provides essential support during times when the body undergoes large amounts of stress.*
For more information about Recovery Chewable from Zaca Life, visit http://www.zacalife.com/products/recovery-chewable.

About Zaca Life
Zaca was founded in 2008 and inspired from a visit to the mile-high city of Denver. Brothers, Mark and James Aleks, moved from Massachusetts to Denver on a whim, little did they know they were about to come up with a mountain of an idea to keep up with the Colorado lifestyle. Mark and James stand behind their motto “Zaca is more than just a product, it’s a way of life.” For more information, visit http://www.zacalife.com.

About Setria®
Setria® Glutathione is a clinically studied form of glutathione that, when taken orally has been shown to replenish the body’s reserves, which may be depleted as a result of poor lifestyle choices, stress or natural aging. Called the “master antioxidant,” glutathione helps protect cells in the body from the damaging effects of oxidative stress and toxins. Setria® Glutathione is manufactured through a patented fermentation and patent pending for increasing natural killer (NK) cell activity, is pure, vegetarian and allergen-free. For more information on Setria®, visit http://setriaglutathione.com

About Sustamine®
Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine is a stable dipeptide of L-Alanine and L-Glutamine. Sustamine is more easily absorbed by the body than complex protein molecules. This makes Sustamine a highly effective ingredient for hydration, endurance and recovery.* Vegetarian, allergen-free and the only GRAS L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine, Sustamine is also tasteless, odorless, and stable in liquids.

Sustamine is an ingredient that works on multiple levels to help rehydrate the body and sustain energy levels during exertion. Sustamine combines L-Glutamine (the most important amino acid for stimulating muscle protein synthesis) and L-Arginine (an amino acid needed for rebuilding your body’s glycogen stores). Sustamine enhances performance and recovery in three primary ways. It helps:

• Replace lost electrolytes and fluids
• Repair damaged muscle proteins
• Refill the body’s energy stores

For more information on Sustamine, visit: http://www.sustamine.com.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

About Kyowa Hakko USA
Kyowa Hakko USA is the North American sales office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin® Citicoline, Lumistor® L-Hydroxyproline, Pantesin® Pantethine, Setria® Glutathione, as well as Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine. For more information visit http://www.kyowa-usa.com.

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Ken Cable, P.E., has joined Stanley Consultants as Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President. Stanley Consultants is a global consulting engineering firm with offices worldwide.

Muscatine, IA (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

Ken Cable, P.E., has joined Stanley Consultants as Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President. Stanley Consultants is a global consulting engineering firm with offices worldwide.

Cable will provide leadership in the company’s growth initiatives through the planning, development and execution of strategic plans; gathering and interpreting market intelligence; researching possible mergers and acquisitions; and promoting innovation companywide. As a member of the firm’s management team he will report directly to President and CEO Gayle Roberts. “Ken’s proven corporate strategic leadership in our industry makes him an outstanding addition to our team,” said Roberts.

Cable’s extensive background in strategic planning includes over 30 years of experience at a
large employee-owned consulting engineering firm where he led the development of global, geographic, market, and service strategies. He has a wide range of experience in multiple markets served by Stanley Consultants.

“Stanley Consultants’ long history, leadership team, exceptional staff, and a strong business portfolio were what excited me about this opportunity,” said Cable.

Cable is a licensed professional engineer, with an MBA from George State University and bachelors and masters degrees in civil engineering from the University of Tennessee.

About Stanley Consultants: Founded in 1913, Stanley Consultants is a global consulting engineering firm that provides program management, planning, engineering, environmental and construction services worldwide. Recognized for its commitment to client service and a passion to make a difference, Stanley Consultants brings global knowledge, experience and capabilities to serve clients in the energy, water, transportation and Federal markets. Since 1913, Stanley Consultants has successfully completed more than 25,000 engagements in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and in 110 countries. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit http://www.stanleyconsultants.com.

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President Obama’s plan for overhauling the guidelines for overtime pay has resulted in heavy speculation about how it may impact the economy as a whole. Bert Doerhoff offers insight about how small businesses can thrive during this change.

Jefferson City, Missouri (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

President Obama’s plan for overhauling the guidelines for overtime pay has resulted in heavy speculation about how it may impact the economy as a whole. Some argue that the changes will provide consumers with more money to spend, giving the economy a boost. Others say that the move will force employers to lay off workers and stifle the economy’s growth.

The new rules change the minimum threshold for required overtime pay from $23,660 to approximately $50,000. Experts estimate that 5 million workers and their employers will be impacted by the change.

The changes suggest that industries where the term “manager” is applied to a salaried employee in an effort to avoid paying overtime will be forced to restructure their organizations. For instance, a supervisor at a fast food restaurant may be earning $30,000, but working so many hours that their income averages far below minimum wage.

As a result of the new rules, employers may be required to begin offering overtime pay to an increased number of employees, or they may be forced to spread the work among more employees to avoid paying overtime rates to those working long hours.

Many employers will choose to increase the pay of their workers that receive an income near the threshold in order to avoid paying them overtime. For many workers, however, there will be a reduction in hours, and the resulting pay, in order to limit overtime pay.

Companies requiring a restructuring to minimize the impact of the new overtime rules will benefit from the advice of a qualified accountant, who can determine how best to reward employees and retain the best talent without minimizing profitability.

“The new rules will affect many of those employees and businesses that are right on the threshold of the new minimum income level. Any businesses that require advice in how to best structure their employees should give us a call and we can help them be both fair to their employees and also protect their business interests,” says Bert Doerhoff.

About Bert Doerhoff:

Bert Doerhoff CPA, Founder of AccuBiz, works closely with small business owners to minimize income tax and fill the gaps so the owner has more time to work on the customer centered core services. He can outsource all functions of their accounting department from bookkeeping thru CFO services. The CPA firm has multiple Quickbooks advisors to help clients maximize the benefits provided by their accounting system. Bert is co-author of Six Steps to Small Business Success available on Amazon.

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Columbia Forest Products' Appalachian Timber Manager Jim Sitts has been named the recipient of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation's 2015 "Forest Conservationist of the Year" Award.

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

Columbia Forest Products is pleased to announce that Jim Sitts, Appalachian Timber Manager, has been chosen to receive the 2015 Forest Conservationist of the Year award from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.

The recognition is part of the Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards program, honoring individuals and organizations that exemplify conservation activism in the state of North Carolina. The award will be presented to Sitts at the Annual Governor’s Awards Banquet on September 12, 2015 in Raleigh, NC.

Sitts is a 45-year veteran of the forest products industry and has been with Columbia Forest Products since 1981. He is a Registered Forester in the state of North Carolina and has earned the designation of Certified Forester through the Society of American Foresters.

In addition to his work as a forest conservationist, Sitts has served on the boards of organizations such as the Hardwood Federation, the Forestry Mutual Insurance Company and the National Woodland Owners Association. He holds degrees from Paul Smith’s College and North Carolina State University.

T. Edward Nickens, chairman of the NCWF Awards Committee, commented on Sitts’ selection for the Forest Conservationist of the Year award, stating, “Jim understands the perspectives of companies in the industry as well as the importance of good forest conservation practices. His deep knowledge and wide-ranging perspectives make his ideas and insights both realistic and achievable – and hence highly beneficial to furthering the habitat conservation and restoration goals of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation.”

About the North Carolina Wildlife Federation
Established in 1945, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s mission is to protect, conserve and restore wildlife and habitat in the state of North Carolina. The organization brings together citizens, outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, anglers, industry and government in the fulfillment of this mission.

NCWF policies, programs and activities are based on these principles: stewardship of natural resources; science-based decision-making; inclusivity of broad wildlife interests and perspectives; a non-partisan approach to policy, and partnering with organizations and individuals who share the Federation’s vision.

The North Carolina Wildlife Federation is affiliated with the National Wildlife Federation.

About Columbia Forest Products

Established in 1957, Columbia Forest Products has provided fine decorative hardwood plywood panels to the woodworking industry for nearly 60 years. Columbia’s decorative veneers and panels are used in high-quality cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.

As an employee stock owned manufacturing firm (ESOP), Columbia is committed to offering products with integrity, originating from responsibly managed forestlands and assembled with EPA award-winning PureBond® formaldehyde-free technology. All Columbia products are backed by exceptional customer service and technical support.

Website address: http://www.cfpwood.com.

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Serenity Palms honored Rocky Hudson, a resident of Palm Springs who recently passed away. A frequent speaker at AA meetings, Rocky is honored by Serenity Palms, whose "addiction graveyard" reminds us about the importance of living life while burying the addiction.

CATHERAL CITY, California (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

In a meaningful ritual intended to symbolize a final farewell to the chaos of substance abuse, clients at Serenity Palms Drug Addiction Treatment Center have created an addiction graveyard. Sharing this with the public comes at a unique time, as Palm Springs just lost one of its most beloved residents, Rocky Hudson. Hudson (1945-2015) fell in love with the desert when he moved from Redondo Beach to Palm Springs. During his time there, he was an avid speaker at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. Serenity Palms honors Hudson's legacy and the philosophy of living and dying sober. The power in living and dying sober is echoed in Serenity Palms "Addiction Graveyard," where addiction dies while the recovering addict goes on to live a sober life.

In a funeral ritual, they bury their addictions by writing eulogies to the wreckage of their pasts and then add decorative rocks as headstones. The rocks bear messages meaningful to each individual client and serve as reminders of leaving the past behind. The collection of various sizes of rocks creates a rainbow of colors in what otherwise can be a barren desert landscape, creating another layer of symbolism of light and hope. Clients paint their rocks with personal designs, such as a key or flower or sunburst. They add quotations and personal messages to share a part of their recovery story. Ceremonies at the addiction graveyard take place at the end of residential treatment, which is a rigorous therapeutic process of coming to grips with addiction and the toll it has taken on the lives of clients and their family members.

“Not only is it important for our clients to say goodbye to the past and keep their eyes on what lies ahead, it also is significant for them to have a visual reminder that the past is gone,” said Jim Gray, founder of Serenity Palms. “We encourage anyone who is recovering from addiction to live one day at a time in the present and to look forward to the future with hope. At the addiction graveyard, they are reminded that others have gone before and have paved the way. When they add their rocks to the graveyard, they add their stories to the communal story. It’s significant and meaningful.”

Drug and alcohol addiction treatment at Serenity Palms helps clients and their families understand that recovery is a grieving process in many ways. Individual and group therapy often uncovers painful incidents in the past that have never been resolved because drugs and alcohol have repressed the memories and emotions. Clients discover unresolved conflicts and negative thinking patterns that have led to their substance abuse.

“When the feelings arise, clients face them without numbing themselves,” Gray said. “They learn to deal with fears and regrets. It’s a process of letting go and experiencing the grief. They also are saying goodbye to a lifestyle that they have become accustomed to. They are afraid of losing friends and relationships. There is a lot of grieving in the work of recovery, so the graveyard is an appropriate symbol.”

About Serenity Palms:
Serenity Palms is one of three drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers in the United States and Canada that are part of the iRecover franchise, a highly successful program using iPad technology to enhance the recovery experience of participants. Serenity Palms, along with Serenity Ranch in Alberta, Canada, and Serenity on the Rock in Newfoundland, Canada, offer the same treatment philosophy. Four- and eight-week residential treatment at Serenity Palms involves 12-step recovery, family participation and various therapies specifically designed to meet individual needs. The use of iPads allows clients to access educational materials and resources at any time. Serenity Palms, located in Cathedral City, California, offers comfortable accommodations with a resort feel. Additional information can be found at http://serenitypalms.net.

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Research Shows Campaigns to Ban Fracking are Widespread

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 30, 2015

The National Center for Policy Analysis today launched a new map that tracks hydraulic fracturing or “frac[k]ing” bans, restrictions and other government action hostile to this revolutionary technique used to enhance U.S. oil and gas production. This map will be an ongoing project that tracks the status of federal, state, and local efforts to restrict fracking across the United States.

“Fracking bans and prohibitive fracking regulations are a threat to this country’s economic recovery and superpower status,” says NCPA Executive Vice President/COO Jacki Pick. “Enhanced energy production through fracking can help the U.S. revive its economy with unprecedented growth, greatly reduce the national debt and trade deficit, and insure that we maintain our influence on the world stage.”

Fracking, combined with advances in horizontal drilling, is how the United States became a top natural gas and oil producer in just the past few years.

Pick details the importance of fracking in a new video: https://youtu.be/g09FQca1Fvw

“Campaigns to ban fracking too often are based on questionable research, and are progressively choking development in exchange for illusory benefit,” says Pick. While many Americans have heard of isolated anti-frac campaigns, few are aware of the hundreds of successful anti-frac[k]ing efforts that have swept the nation. This map gives a comprehensive view of that activism and the full breadth of the threat it poses to our economy and energy security. The NCPA will continue to update this map over time as new anti-frac restrictions crop up around the country.

See the fracking map at: http://www.ncpa.org/fracmap/

The National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, established in 1983. We bring together the best and brightest minds to tackle the country's most difficult public policy problems — in health care, taxes, retirement, education, energy and the environment. Visit our website today for more information.

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Wharfedale Technologies Inc. (WFT), a leading professional IT services consulting firm specializing in cloud system infrastructure integration and operational management services for enterprise customers, today announced the successful delivery of one of the largest SAP HANA® tailored data center integration (TDI) implementation for a government agency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Princeton, New Jersey (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

Wharfedale Technologies (WFT) today announces the successful implementation of one of the largest SAP HANA tailored data center implementations, performed on converged infrastructure, as part of a SAP greenfield implementation, for a Saudi Arabian government agency.

This customer’s SAP HANA system landscape is comprised of nine production and thirty-eight non-production systems. Working directly with the technical owners, WFT has conducted the following activities:

•     performed overall design for their SAP HANA landscape based on the SAP HANA storage requirements following vendor specific best practices for HANA
•     built SAP HANA database server using TDI methodology
•     configured HANA database servers
•     validated key performance indicators for production HANA databases
•     Implemented and validated HANA backup solution with Networker
•     Implemented and validated SAP HANA Disaster Recovery solution

WFT has multiple specialists who are certified in SAP HANA technology, in performing installations, and helping customers by designing and deploying high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions for SAP HANA tailored data center integration.

Leveraging its deep infrastructure and SAP application knowledge, WFT carried out the SAP HANA TDI implementation in an industry record time. The results of this implementation has enabled this government agency to take advantage of the in-memory technology that lets users explore and analyze all transactional and analytical data in real time from virtually any data source.

“We have seen lots of interest from customers who want to take advantage of leveraging existing hardware and software,” commented Rajeev Menon, vice president of SAP Practice, WFT. “Depending on the hardware used to deploy SAP HANA, Wharfedale has the skill set to deploy data-protection, disaster-tolerance and high-availability solutions for deployments of SAP HANA leveraging shared enterprise storage in the SAP HANA tailored data center integration deployment model. Wharfedale has also implemented proof-of-concept projects for scale-up and scale-out deployments of SAP HANA.”

About Wharfedale Technologies Inc.
Wharfedale Technologies Inc. (WFT Cloud) is a leading technology consulting firm specializing in infrastructure integrations and services for SAP® solutions, as well as private/public/hybrid cloud solutions. As an SAP-certified provider of cloud and hosting services, Wharfedale also offers solutions around high availability, disaster recovery, advanced sizing for virtualization, backup/recovery integration, systems refresh automation and landscape optimization.

For more information on Wharfedale Technologies and WFT Cloud services, please visit http://www.WFTCloud.com or call us at (888) 533-3113.

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Biotech Company for Alzheimer’s Cure Now… not Care

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

BioViva USA, Inc. (“BioViva”), a to-clinic gene therapy company based in Seattle, WA is rapidly transforming the way we treat aging diseases.

BioViva announces it has begun a fundraiser through Maximum Life Foundation (“MaxLife”) to use a promising gene therapy to treat patients with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and find a cure. MaxLife will grant 100% of the money raised to BioViva to help bring pioneering gene therapy to cure this disease and make AD a thing of the past.

Despite years of research and billions of dollars, there is still no cure for AD, and there are multiple negative side effects of approved medications. Many current approaches focus on consequences alone, but BioViva’s gene therapy could offer a cure.

Improvements of AD symptoms and the recovery of normal brain functions have been demonstrated in-vivo in mouse experiments, and in-vitro in human cell experiments through the rejuvenation of microglia (the brain’s first line of defense against infection) and neurons and stimulating mitochondrial function using the telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT) protein.

In recent studies, Alzheimer’s symptoms were found in brain images in people as young as 20. By the time of diagnosis, up to 40% of the brain can be damaged. “If we can prove a benefit to patients that have no other option now, we can potentially treat Alzheimer’s Disease in people before these symptoms arise, creating real preventative medicine at the cellular level,” states BioViva’s CEO Elizabeth Parrish. “If successful this treatment could potentially be used on other neurodegenerative diseases.”

BioViva is developing labs and partner clinics worldwide. With a world class Scientific Advisory Board including George Church, a professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School; George Martin, Director Emeritus of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Washington; and the recent addition of Avi Roy an Oxford based Biogerontologist as Chief Scientific Officer, we are ready to push forward into practical solutions. BioViva has the mandate of the scientific community to move forward and treat diseases with no previous cure.

BioViva’s unique difference is treating the cellular degeneration caused by aging as the root cause of most major diseases. Studies have proven aging is the leading risk factor for many life threatening diseases including Alzheimer's.

“This technology has the ability to reverse the age related dysfunction in cells and tissues and the damage it causes. It could halt many of the big age associated killers in industrialized countries’” states Parrish. Compassionate care helps patients with no other option get access to experimental therapies that may benefit both themselves and society as a whole.

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Bert Doerhoff, CPA, of Aura Wealth Advisors, announces that the financial behaviors of Greece, leading to the recent and ongoing crisis, provide cautionary information for the average investor. While the current crisis has been resolved, austerity measures are more severe than expected, and the president faces dissatisfaction from citizens.

Jefferson City, Missouri (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

While the Greek financial crisis may have little bearing on individual investors in the United States (illustrated in the fact that the total worth of all Greek companies is a fraction of Apple’s worth, for instance), there are lessons that can be learned from witnessing a country’s financial failure.

Whether an investor is a country, a business or an individual, there are certain rules that always apply for financial health. Borrowing funds to make an investment, for instance, is a risky choice. Failing to diversify investments in a variety of markets and types of investments is also a decision that will invite risk.

An aversion to paying taxes is common, too, whether the entity is an individual, business or country. While it is always advisable to employ strategies to optimize the tax burden on any entity, it is also important to pay the taxes once the amount has been determined and the deadline is near.

Depending on an individual’s investment portfolio, the crisis in Greece may feel far away or alarmingly close to home. However, when it comes to sound financial management, there are practices that protect the investments and others that expose them to unnecessary risk in order to achieve short-term gains.

“The situation in Greece may have little effect on any of us in the United States, but the lessons learned apply to any individual or company that wants to protect its investments. We work with situations every day in which a person is managing their own mini version of Greece, and we work with them to insulate their assets from risk and grow their wealth with proven strategies,” says Bert Doerhoff.

About Bert Doerhoff:

Bert Doerhoff CPA, the founder of Aura Wealth Advisors, is a fee based investment advisor who works with families and small business owners to help them protect and grow wealth for life. He designs comprehensive tailored investment solutions with strategic defensive investment approaches that retain growth potential. Guided by the fiduciary standards he works with clients to build a legacy and deliver ever increasing cash flow in retirement that will protect their lifestyle from the effects of inflation.

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Modern Bungalow Features Two 40-Foot Decks with 16-Foot Windows, Blending Indoor And Outdoor Living Space. Fortis Aluminum Deck Boards Were Chosen for Their Marine-Grade Resistance to Salt Water and Harsh Weather Conditions

Hood Canal, WA (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

Dennis Carkonen was a custom homebuilder for over 25 years. When he retired in 2011 to build his own waterfront home on Washington’s Hood Canal, he designed a modern bungalow with two 40-foot balconies and 16-foot windows that allow for panoramic views of the canal. Carkonen said he put as much thought into the design and aesthetics of his balconies as he did into the inside living spaces of his home because it was important to have a seamless incorporation of inside and outside living spaces.

Mr. Carkonen said he was initially interested in Fortis Aluminum Decking because of its ability to withstand exposure to salt water conditions. "Because the house is so close to the water, I needed a material for my decks that could withstand exposure to salt water. I chose Fortis primarily because of its salt water rating." Mr. Carkonen also added, “I was very impressed by the Wahoo Decks sales team. Since I am so far away, it was important to me to find a company I could trust. They were able to assure me of the quality of the product, make helpful suggestions, and answer all of my questions.”

About Fortis Aluminum Deck Boards
Fortis is a long-lasting, low-maintenance, waterproof decking, and non-slip surface that can withstand extremely harsh conditions while providing safety and durability. The 8” aluminum board naturally stays cooler to the touch compared to other traditional decking planks. Fortis is environmentally friendly and made of approximately 50% recycled aluminum.

About Wahoo Decks
Headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia, Wahoo Decks is a leading manufacturer of award-winning outdoor products. Wahoo products have been engineered to be low-maintenance and more resistant to natural elements than traditional decking products. Wahoo Decks offers AridDek, a waterproof aluminum decking product and Fortis, a non-watertight aluminum deck board. Additionally, Wahoo Decks, offers DryJoist and DryJoistEZ, a waterproof and structural aluminum joist system, Wahoo Rail, a complete line of aluminum railing kits, and Wahoo Complete, an all-in-one pre-fabricated aluminum balcony product. For more information about Wahoo Decks, visit http://www.WahooDecks.com.

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ProClip USA Releases New Tablet Holders for Microsoft Surface 3

Madison, WI (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

Mobile accessory and mounting solution distributor ProClip USA has announced new tablet mounting solutions for the Microsoft Surface 3.

ProClip worked together with Microsoft to design and manufacture these new holders under the Designed for Microsoft Surface program. This program allows ProClip early access to the tablets for product development.

Johan van Mierlo, Global Partner Development Manager at ProClip USA, says, “This partnership allows us to work directly with Microsoft to provide Surface holders that meet the needs of Microsoft customers.”

Microsoft tablets are popularly used in business settings due to the features available. By August, the Surface 3 will be running full Windows 10. Through select channels, such as CDW, there will be an added model with integrated LTE and 4G+ connectivity.

ProClip Microsoft Surface 3 Tablet Holders are custom fit to the exact dimensions of the Surface 3. They can be mounted to any wall, desk, flat surface or mounting bracket, such as a vehicle dashboard mount or pedestal mount. Tablet Holders are available with or without charging. Charging is offered as either USB cigarette plug adapter or hard wired charging for fixed installations. Locking holders are also available with spring lock for quick release and key lock for added security.

About ProClip USA

ProClip USA, Inc. is the exclusive North American distributor of ProClip retail, enterprise and in-vehicle mobile mounting solutions and accessories manufactured by Brodit AB. ProClip products are custom fit for virtually every vehicle model and handheld device available such as cell phones, tablets, MP3 players, navigation systems, satellite radios, two-way radios, barcode scanners and mobile computing.

Their secure and easy-to-install mounting solutions provide more enjoyable and safer driving experiences while keeping devices charged and within easy reach. To learn more, visit ProClipUSA.com.

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The 92nd Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase, hosted by Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), is underway at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, through August 1, 2015.

Cincinnati, Ohio (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

The 92nd Family Reunion & Motorhome Showcase, hosted by Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), is underway at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, through August 1, 2015.

“We are off to a great start with our members joining together for summer fun,” said Jerry Yeatts, FMCA executive director. “With outstanding weather and our members’ great attitudes, this is shaping up to be an excellent event for FMCA.”

Cincinnati-based FMCA, an international organization for people who own motorhomes, has welcomed approximately 1,400 motorhomes for the four-day convention.

Event highlights thus far include a motorhome showcase featuring the latest models; a RV-related product and service trade show of more than 300 booths; seminars conducted by RV experts; and nightly entertainment.

It’s not too late to attend! Although the convention is organized for FMCA members, the association also invites members of the public to attend and provides various admission options.

For those who wish to view only the motorhome exhibition, admission costs $7 per day; children 12 and under are admitted free with an accompanying adult, as are those with an active military ID. Those who would prefer to take in the exhibits and also attend seminars and entertainment may purchase a Daily Passport, which is available for $65 per person ($55 for FMCA members).

Public parking will be available at the John Nolen Gate, located off John Nolen Drive.

Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the use of self-contained, motorized recreation vehicles known as motorhomes. The association maintains its national headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently has nearly 75,000 active member families. FMCA offers its members a number of benefits, including a subscription to its monthly magazine, Family Motor Coaching; a medical evacuation and travel assistance program valued at $105 per family; group rates on a roadside assistance program and on motorhome and auto insurance; discounted rates for RV tours and caravans; and a tire purchasing program. Perhaps the most important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie and friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest of motorhome travel and recreation. The organization can be reached at (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622 and on the Web at FMCA.com.

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Patented lightning mast provides for protection, portability and rapid deployment.

Greenville, NC (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

LBA Technology, Inc. (LBA), a unit of LBA Group, Inc., announced that the U.S. Patent Office has granted a patent for a line of portable lightning masts designed, manufactured and marketed by LBA. These unique lightning masts, LBA’s PLP-series, offer effective, portable lightning protection. The PLP-Series is the first in the market to offer such functionality.

Its unique design allows an option for a specialized high mobility fly-away kit. These kits are extraordinarily portable with a case for one-person carry. The PLP-Series can be easily set up by two people in under an hour, yet will withstand wind in excess of 100 mph.

The PLP-series is also available in fixed base and non-penetrating roof mount configurations, as well as multiple mast catenary systems to 38 feet high.

These systems provide excellent options for lightning protection in mission critical situations where transportation, set-up and re-deployment are required and the protection of assets is paramount. Using lightning dissipation technology, the masts are designed to divert a large percentage of potential strokes, while complying with National Fire Protection Association standards for mast terminals.

Uses include providing protection for portable satellite systems, communication systems, ground mounted utility equipment, solar arrays, oil production, ammo, flammable storage sites, rooftop assets, and depot environments of various types. Various models of the PLP-series are in use by the U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, the oil industry, water authorities, and more.

“The LBA design team has been able to accomplish the creation of a very unique product and we are pleased this has been recognized with the granting of this patent,” LBA Business Development Specialist Byron Johnson said.

“We have options that allow for transport by nearly any means, including man pack, small planes, helicopters or even a small compartment in a satcomm trailer,” Johnson added.

For more information on the patented PLP-Series and the wide variety of lightning protection solutions offered by LBA, visit http://www.lbagroup.com/products/lightning-protection-systems-for-towers-antennas-and-structures, or contact Byron Johnson, at Byron.johnson(at)lbagroup(dot)com, 252-757-0279.

Keep up with what’s going on at LBA by following the company on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/LBAGroup.

About LBA Group Inc.
LBA Group, Inc. has 50 years of experience in providing electromagnetic protection for industrial and telecommunications infrastructure assets. It is comprised of LBA Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer and integrator of radio frequency systems, lightning protection, and EMC equipment for broadcast, industrial, and government users worldwide; the professional technical consultancy Lawrence Behr Associates, Inc.; and LBA University, Inc. providing on-site and online professional training. The companies are based in Greenville, N.C., USA.

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Transfinder lands 100 new clients in first half, launches new product and increases Transfinder U offerings.

Schenectady, New York (PRWEB) July 31, 2015

Transfinder, a software company based in Schenectady, N.Y., achieved record revenue for the first half of 2015.

Total sales were up 16 percent year-over-year for the first six months ended June 30, 2015 compared with the same period in 2014. President and CEO Antonio Civitella said he expected Transfinder to beat last year’s record-revenue mark of $10.4 million.

“We know what our customers need and want and know how to deliver them efficiently and consistently,” Civitella said.

Transfinder started the year with back-to-back record-breaking quarter. First quarter 2015 revenue was up 20 percent compared with the first quarter of 2014. Second-quarter 2015 rose 4 percent compared with the same period last year. Civitella noted that the second quarter of 2014 had, at that time, been Transfinder’s biggest quarter.

Other highlights:

• 100 new customers, with more than 50 percent leaving competitors’ products for Transfinder;
• Release of the highly anticipated Routefinder Pro v12.0;
• Record attendance at its Annual Client Summit, which was held in Austin, Texas, in May, with more than 250 attendees, up from last year’s recording-breaking 210 who attended in Albany, New York.

Another significant source of revenue growth is the company’s three-day in-house training seminars called Transfinder University. The first in-house Transfinder University was held in July 2014, drawing 11 attendees. Three Transfinder University sessions were held in 2014 with a total of 35 transportation professionals in attendance.

During the first six months of 2015, five Transfinder University sessions have been held with a total of 69 people in attendance. The company’s first out-of-state Transfinder University is scheduled for September at the company’s new satellite office in Austin, Texas. Transfinder University will soon be offered every month.

Civitella said he was pleased by the results for the first six months of 2015, and expected to close 2015 strong.

“School budgets have eased a little bit, so schools have more money available to use on tools like ours that will ultimately pay for themselves and save districts money both in the short- and long-term,” Civitella said.

About Transfinder
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Schenectady, New York, Transfinder is a national leader in intelligent transportation systems, providing transportation management systems and services to school districts and adult care facilities. Transfinder, an Inc. magazine “fastest-growing company” for the past eight straight years, offers routing and scheduling solutions for optimal transportation logistics. For more information, visit http://www.transfinder.com.

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Open Out Recovery (http://www.openoutrecovery.com) is being launched as the first stand-along LGBTQ program in Florida to assist individuals in recovery for substance addiction.

Boynton Beach, Florida (PRWEB) August 01, 2015

Open Out National Outreach Coordinator Joyce Matera is excited about the launch of the program. Previously, Joyce spearheaded the creation of LAMBDA North, a community center and cultural hub in Lake Worth, FL. As a board member, Joyce (pictured) saw the clubhouse overflowing for its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community seeking recovery by providing a safe and comfortable place to gather such that recovery was possible.

“Moving to South Florida after thirty-two years in recovery, I felt the need for LGBTQ voices to be heard,” said Joyce at the recent opening. “With so many different traumas and stresses involved, programs that are LGBTQ-dedicated are proven to be more effective than those in the treatment landscape that simply ‘integrate’ LGBTQ services.”

Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that approximately 20-30% of those who identify as members of the LGBTQ community have issues with substance abuse in comparison to 9% of the general population.

“Successful recovery requires a client to feel comfortable expressing themselves,” said Dr. Liza Weiss, Clinical Director of Open Out Recovery. “Open Out creates an environment where clients can talk freely without fear of judgment from others.”

Open Out’s program utilizes evidence based practices to facilitate a holistic approach to healing that includes focusing on the physical, neurological, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual, that must be addressed. The treatment approach includes emphasis on sexual and gender identity, as well as programming focused on trauma therapy.

Open Out is the latest initiative from Aion Recovery (http://www.aionrecovery.com), a healthcare organization that builds treatment programs centered on peer-supportive communities. Peer-supportive treatment allows the therapists and therapy topics to be specialized to the clients, providing an individualized approach to group therapy.

Aion Recovery has also launched Invictus Retreat (http://www.invictusretreat.com), a male only treatment program, as well as Station House Retreat (http://www.stationhouseretreat.com), a first responder only program treating firefighters, police officers, veterans, EMTs, correctional officer, dispatchers, and other public safety workers.

For more information, please visit http://www.openoutrecovery.com, or email contact(at)openoutrecovery(dot)com

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