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Age Safe® America Partners with Touro University Nevada OT Doctoral Program

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist® certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum. The course provider, Age Safe America, LLC is an American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider for continuing education. The College curriculum review committee approved the Senior Home Safety Specialist® (SHSS) course for the advanced elective class Adults/Older Adults, with the first offering of the course having just begun. Third year OTD students who choose this area of practice for their capstone experience, can take the training as part of their off-site hours.

Key Points: 
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Touro University Nevada has chosen to add the highly recognized Senior Home Safety Specialist certification to their 2022 OT Doctoral Curriculum.
  • Touro University Nevada (TUN) is a private university in Henderson, Nevada.
  • Touro University Nevada was established to help address critical needs in health care and education, and as a resource for community service in Nevada.
  • The Touro University Nevada is the only accredited occupational therapy doctoral degree program in the state.

AFL Names Seneca Mullins President US Services

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Spligitty Fiber Optic Services, Inc. (Spligitty), a leading provider since 2005 of services for the design and construction of fiber optic networks, with a specialization in fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting, today announced that Seneca Mullins has been named President of AFL US Services, which now includes Spliggity, by America Fujikura Limited (AFL) President and CEO Jody Gallagher.

Key Points: 
  • Spligitty Fiber Optic Services, Inc. (Spligitty), a leading provider since 2005 of services for the design and construction of fiber optic networks, with a specialization in fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting, today announced that Seneca Mullins has been named President of AFL US Services, which now includes Spliggity, by America Fujikura Limited (AFL) President and CEO Jody Gallagher.
  • Mullins will continue to lead AFL owned service companies ITC, OTS, Beam, and AFL Enterprise.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220802005930/en/
    Seneca Mullins, President US Services for AFL, will lead Spligitty Fiber Optic Services.
  • I am honored to be named President of AFL US Services and chosen for this leadership role with the Spligitty team, said Seneca Mullins.

GE Healthcare releases next-generation premium fixed X-ray system to bring a ‘personal assistant’ to radiology departments

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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GE Healthcare released its most advanced fixed X-ray system yet, the next-generation Definium 656 HD .

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  • GE Healthcare released its most advanced fixed X-ray system yet, the next-generation Definium 656 HD .
  • At GE Healthcare we strive to provide meaningful technologies and solutions that can help our customers deliver the best possible patient care.
  • To learn more about the next generation Definium 656 HD system visit our website at: https://www.gehealthcare.com/products/radiography/fixed-rad-systems/defi... and book a demo.
  • GE Healthcare is the $17.7 billion healthcare business of GE (NYSE: GE).

Leslie Coolidge and Rob Costantino Join PetVivo Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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"We are thrilled to welcome Rob and Leslie to PetVivos Board of Directors said John Lai, Chief Executive Officer of PetVivo Holdings, Inc.

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  • "We are thrilled to welcome Rob and Leslie to PetVivos Board of Directors said John Lai, Chief Executive Officer of PetVivo Holdings, Inc.
  • Rob and Leslie bring a wealth of business and governance experience to our Company.
  • He is currently a part time financial consultant, investor and a current member of the Board of Directors of 4 Yamaha Motor Finance subsidiaries.
  • I am absolutely thrilled to be appointed to the PetVivo Board of Directors and cant wait to get to work with these visionary company leaders.

OTS, Caltrans Select Winner of ‘Get Off Your Apps’ Distracted Driving Video Contest

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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The winner of the Get Off Your Apps video contest is getting a big reward for their creativity in helping spread the message of the dangers of distracted driving.

Key Points: 
  • The winner of the Get Off Your Apps video contest is getting a big reward for their creativity in helping spread the message of the dangers of distracted driving.
  • The Get Off your Apps video contest encouraged Californians to create a video showing the dangers of distracted driving, and what they do to not drive distracted.
  • Not driving distracted and putting the phone away while behind the wheel is a behavior change every Californian must commit to.
  • Distracted driving is anything that takes your eyes or mind off the task of driving.

Three Companies Offering Edge Technologies for Digital-First Operations Named IDC Innovators

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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International Data Corporation ( IDC ) today published an IDC Innovators report profiling three vendors offering solutions to streamline edge deployments and data collection at the edge.

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  • International Data Corporation ( IDC ) today published an IDC Innovators report profiling three vendors offering solutions to streamline edge deployments and data collection at the edge.
  • The vendors profiled in this IDC Innovators research are acutely aware of the challenges organizations face, and have developed technologies to make edge data collection easier and more secure," said Jennifer Cooke , research director, Edge Strategies at IDC.
  • The report, IDC Innovators: Edge Technologies for Digital-First Operations, 2022 (IDC #US46021820), profiles three companies that offer edge technologies for digital-first operations.
  • IDC INNOVATOR and IDC INNOVATORS are trademarks of International Data Group, Inc.
    For more information about IDC Innovators research, please contact Jen Melker at [email protected] .

George Mason University Publishes New Report on The Value of The Consortia Model to the Defense Acquisition Ecosystem

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.

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  • Key findings: The Consortia Model promotes innovation, expands the industrial base, and accelerates acquisition
    FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Mason University Center for Government Contracting today released a new research report examining the value of the consortia model to the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process.
  • The report "The Power of Many: Leveraging Consortia to Promote Innovation, Expand the Defense Industrial Base, and Accelerate Acquisition" is co-authored by George Mason University Center for Government Contracting Senior Fellow Stephanie Halcrow, and Moshe Schwartz, President of Etherton & Associates.
  • "The data paints a clear picture that the consortia modelplays a vital and growing role in the defense innovation ecosystem,"said report co-author Stephanie Halcrow.
  • "Most significantly, consortia create a space for government-industry collaboration and bring the value of nontraditional contractors and small businesses to the table.

OTS, Caltrans Release New “Slow the Fast Down” Education Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Dangers and Consequences of Speeding

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Initially launched in late 2020, this years Slow the Fast Down campaign features two new videos on digital platforms and audio messages on radio and streaming services.

Key Points: 
  • Initially launched in late 2020, this years Slow the Fast Down campaign features two new videos on digital platforms and audio messages on radio and streaming services.
  • One emphasizes that all drivers should follow the limit, and demonstrates how speeding is the fastest way to a ticket, crash, or even death.
  • Called Speeding Wrecks Lives, the campaign will complement the OTS and Caltrans initiative, focusing on the dangers and consequences of speeding.
  • To view the new OTS and Caltrans Slow the Fast Down PSA, click here .

CAPA Joins the Fight Against CA SB 930 - Senator Wiener and Assemblymember Haney's Dangerous 4 a.m. Bar Bill

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice is welcoming the participation of the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) and state legislators in opposing passage of a bill that is the fifth attempt since 2013 to extend alcohol hours of service in California. Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) "gutted and amended" SB 930, a bill originally relating to housing which passed the Senate in May. SB 930 is now a bill in the Assembly that has nothing to do with housing but would allow 7 cities in California to extend alcohol sales in bars and restaurants to 4 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) "gutted and amended" SB 930 , a bill originally relating to housing which passed the Senate in May.
  • SB 930 is no different, it is public policy at its worst."
  • Last call timeswhat the scientific literature calls "trading hours"are a backbone of maintaining alcohol as a safe and legal product.
  • Alcohol Justice and CAPA are urging concerned Californians to oppose SB 930 by Texting JUSTICE to 313131.

Deadline for OTS and Caltrans’ ‘Get Off Your Apps’ Video Contest Extended to July 4

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have extended the deadline for the Get Off Your Apps distracted driving video contest to July 4.

Key Points: 
  • The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have extended the deadline for the Get Off Your Apps distracted driving video contest to July 4.
  • Distracted driving is anything that takes ones eyes, hands or mind away from the task of driving.
  • Nearly a million crashes occur each year nationwide as a result of distracted driving, said Caltrans Acting Director Steven Keck.
  • This contest is a great opportunity for Californians to share their outlook on distracted driving and how it can be prevented.