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Anheuser-Busch, MADD, and Uber Partner with House of LaRose of Ohio to Encourage 21+ Fans to 'Decide to Ride' by Planning Ahead for Sober Rides on Game Days

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's leading brewer, Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest drunk driving victim services and advocacy nonprofit, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and ridesharing platform, Uber, are bringing their first-of-its-kind coalition to college communities this fall. As a part of the next phase of the Decide to Ride campaign, the coalition is teaming up with Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner House of LaRose to help combat drunk driving during the Kent State Golden Flashes' 2023 football season. 

Key Points: 
  • This joint effort will meet 21+ fans in the stands to raise awareness and promote road safety by providing educational and ridesharing opportunities, including some locally available discounts on Uber rides.
  • "Anheuser-Busch has been promoting a culture of responsible drinking for over a century, and we know there is still more to be done.
  • To ensure a future with more cheers for all, it's imperative that we help college football fans get home safely.
  • Ahead of the fall football season, we want to make it easy for everyone to Decide to Ride."

Lathrop GPM's Alex Porter Receives Emerging Leader of the Year from Turnaround Management Association

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Alex Porter, counsel in the firm's Financial Services Practice Group, has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Chicago/Midwest Chapter. The award is presented to a professional early in their turnaround and restructuring career and who has demonstrated exceptional involvement in the chapter and contributed to the turnaround industry.

Key Points: 
  • Lathrop GPM LLP attorney Alex Porter has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Chicago/Midwest Chapter.
  • Established in 1988, TMA is the most professionally diverse organization in the corporate restructuring, renewal, and corporate health space.
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Alex Porter, counsel in the firm's Financial Services Practice Group, has been named Emerging Leader of the Year by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Chicago/Midwest Chapter.
  • Members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, advisors, liquidators, consultants, as well as academic, government employees, and members of the judiciary.

IBM Furthers Commitment to Climate Action Through New Sustainability Projects and Free Training in Green and Technology Skills for Vulnerable Communities

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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A new set of environmental initiatives pioneering water solutions will be scaled through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to benefit local communities across the globe.

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  • A new set of environmental initiatives pioneering water solutions will be scaled through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to benefit local communities across the globe.
  • Simultaneously, a first-of-its-kind roadmap of sustainability skills courses, available for free through IBM SkillsBuild , will empower future climate action.
  • New IBM Sustainability Accelerator partners and projects:
    IBM is furthering its commitment to sustainable innovation with projects focused on water management solutions as part of its global social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator.
  • To help build this pipeline of sustainability talent, IBM SkillsBuild is providing free training that connects cutting edge technologies to ecology and climate change.

National Museum of Mexican Art Founder and President & CEO Carlos Tortolero to Retire

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Tortolero said the Museum's stability -- its foundation, robust Board of Trustees and strong and long-tenured staff -- make the time right for him to transition from the organization and pursue personal interests, including embracing a new role as a grandfather.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) announced today that President & CEO Carlos Tortolero will retire from the Museum he founded.
  • Tortolero will step down as President & CEO on December 31, 2023, after more than 40 years of leadership.
  • Tortolero organized a group of fellow educators and founded the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum in 1982, which opened its doors in 1987.
  • In 2006, the Museum's name changed to the National Museum of Mexican Art.

XJTLU researcher nominated for Gordon Bell Prize

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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SUZHOU, China, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nobel Prize" in international high-performance computing applications, the Gordon Bell Prize, recently released the finalists for this year.

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  • SUZHOU, China, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nobel Prize" in international high-performance computing applications, the Gordon Bell Prize, recently released the finalists for this year.
  • The annual prize is awarded for outstanding achievement and innovation in high-performance computing.
  • The winner of the Gordon Bell Prize will be announced in November in Denver at The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis.
  • The other five Gordon Bell Prize finalists are teams led by the University of Michigan, Pennsylvania State University, Royal Institute of Technology Sweden, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Saudi Arabia, and Harvard University, respectively.

XJTLU researcher nominated for Gordon Bell Prize

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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SUZHOU, China, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nobel Prize" in international high-performance computing applications, the Gordon Bell Prize, recently released the finalists for this year.

Key Points: 
  • SUZHOU, China, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nobel Prize" in international high-performance computing applications, the Gordon Bell Prize, recently released the finalists for this year.
  • The annual prize is awarded for outstanding achievement and innovation in high-performance computing.
  • The winner of the Gordon Bell Prize will be announced in November in Denver at The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis.
  • The other five Gordon Bell Prize finalists are teams led by the University of Michigan, Pennsylvania State University, Royal Institute of Technology Sweden, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Saudi Arabia, and Harvard University, respectively.

Equality Health Appoints Lawrence Green as Tennessee Market President to Deliver "Medicaid First" Value-Based Care Model to the State

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Equality Health equips participating independent PCPs with its proven value-based care platform -- including tools, technology and an activity-based financial model necessary to deliver enhanced services to vulnerable Medicaid members. Equality Health's care model, which aims to close care gaps, also augments care enablement with direct, community-based clinical services that extend the reach of PCPs into the places where the most clinically complex members live.

Key Points: 
  • Managed Care Executive with 30 Years of Experience at Nation's Largest Health Systems and Expertise in Creating Risk-Based Alternative Payment Models including Value-Based Care, Leads Team to Build-Out Equality Health in Tennessee
    NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Equality Health, a national leader in value-based care, today announced the appointment of Lawrence Green to the role of Tennessee Market President.
  • Equality Health equips participating independent PCPs with its proven value-based care platform -- including tools, technology and an activity-based financial model necessary to deliver enhanced services to vulnerable Medicaid members.
  • He has led managed healthcare initiatives at the largest health systems in the nation including at Ascension Health, Advocate Aurora Health, and HCA Healthcare.
  • Health plans interested in more details about Equality Health's comprehensive value-based care model can learn more at the health plan resource page .

McDermott Gall Wealth Management Joins Osaic

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Osaic, Inc. (Osaic), one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced the successful recruitment of McDermott Gall Wealth Management (McDermott Gall) of Chicago, IL. Founded by James McDermott and Matthew Gall, the former Raymond James & Associates practice joins the firm through GCG Advisory Partners (GCG).

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Osaic, Inc. (Osaic), one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies, announced the successful recruitment of McDermott Gall Wealth Management (McDermott Gall) of Chicago, IL.
  • Founded by James McDermott and Matthew Gall, the former Raymond James & Associates practice joins the firm through GCG Advisory Partners (GCG).
  • McDermott Gall employs a collaborative approach to assess, create, implement and manage highly customized strategies for clients.
  • "It's an honor to welcome McDermott Gall to Osaic," added Kristen Kimmell, Executive Vice President Business Development, Osaic.

RESEARCH INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES MAJOR STAFFING EXPANSION

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent addition of five senior research scientists and 40 research support staff members represents a near doubling in size of Chestnut Health Systems™' Lighthouse Institute (LI).  

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  • Sierra Castedo de Martell, Patrick Hibbard) and a new program director (Mr. Mark Campbell).
  • In all, the team is working on 25 research projects, all funded by the National Institutes of Health.
  • Lighthouse Institute was established 37 years ago by Bill White and has subsequently been led by Drs.
  • Institute staff have backgrounds and expertise in addictions, business, education, management information systems, psychology, public health, rehabilitation, research methods, statistics, and social work.

IGNITING HEALTH AND WELLNESS AT HOME

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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CRITTENDEN, Ky., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- We all know that sitting by a cozy fire can be relaxing, but did you ever think it could be the secret to aging better? Groundbreaking research now confirms that it can. Napoleon, a renowned manufacturer of fireplaces, joined forces with the University of Illinois and the University of Alabama to investigate the health benefits of fireplaces in our daily lives. We often associate fire with relaxation, and relaxed people are generally healthier. Napoleon aimed to explore the true impact of fire on our wellbeing.

Key Points: 
  • The research studies, presented in 2023, were in-person experiments that set out to explore the potential impact of fireplaces on health and wellbeing from various angles.
  • "Enrichment seeking is crucial for health and wellbeing," said Shannon Mejia, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Illinois.
  • "Adding fireplaces in the home, even in unconventional rooms, creates spaces that support relaxation, promote health, and foster a sense of wellbeing for the whole family."
  • To learn more about this research and its wellness impact, as well as to see the latest fireplace products and innovations, visit Napoleon.com or click here .