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employee especially that of a politician should maintain otherwise the
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EMBARGO UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14:
Leadspace
Raises $21M Series C Funding to Fuel Growth, as AI Continues to Transform B2B
Sales & Marketing
•
B2B organizations, following in the footsteps of consumer brands, are
increasingly using big data and AI to drive more targeted relevant engagement
and faster growth
•
Leadspace's unique Audience Management Platform - combining data
management and predictive analytics - drives powerful results for leading B2B
customers such as Microsoft, Marketo and RingCentral
•
Series C funding led by Arrowroot Capital and JVP will support continued
AI product leadership and customer growth in US and
SAN
FRANCISCO, CA, December 19, 2017 -- Leadspace,
the first B2B Audience Management Platform for Marketing and Sales, today
announced it has raised $21 million in Series C funding, led by Arrowroot
Capital and existing investor Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP). Leadspace will
use the funding to support its rapid customer growth, continue to develop its
pioneering Audience Management Platform, and further entrench its position as
the only end-to-end data and predictive intelligence solution for B2B Marketing
and Sales. "We believe AI is revolutionizing B2B Sales and Marketing as
more and more companies are seeing the results," commented Matthew Safaii,
Managing Partner at Arrowroot Capital. "Leadspace has pioneered this space,
built an unrivaled platform and won an incredible list of customers. We
are excited to partner with the company on the next stage of its growth."
With the increase in Account Based Marketing coupled with traditional content
marketing, audiences are increasingly overwhelmed with marketing messages. It is
more critical than ever to engage B2B audiences with specific, relevant, aligned
and valued interactions. Leadspace's Audience Management Platform, with its
combination of unparalleled 3rd-party data sources and Artificial Intelligence
(AI), enables Marketing and Sales teams to precisely find and target ideal
customers, recommend how to best engage them, and enrich their internal
databases with a single, consistent source of truth. Over the last year,
customers such as Microsoft, Marketo, AppDynamics, HP Enterprise and N3 have
used Leadspace to transform their B2B Marketing efforts through data management
and AI. "Leadspace helps companies to empirically determine their best
accounts that have the highest propensity to buy, and identify key
micro-segments within verticals so that they can build highly targeted ABM
programs," commented Chandar Pattabhiram, CMO of Coupa and former CMO
Marketo. "It is essential to build these programs on a solid foundation of
data and analytics, and this is Leadspace's key strength."
Due
to an embargo breach
Due
to an embargo breach, the Leadspace news is public as of
Min
Wang, VP Digital Marketing at Brocade, agreed:
"Leadspace
is helping us build a highly-personalized, buyer-driven purchase process,"
said Wang. "By combining accurate, relevant data with tools like predictive
scoring, persona building and lead-to-account matching, we are developing a much
more relevant set of interactions for our prospects and customers."
The Series C funding round will support additional investment and innovation in
the
Leo
Fender's genius in the invention
Leo
Fender's genius in the invention of the electric guitar undoubtedly contributed
to the huge success of music giants like Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and so
many more! My name is Monica Foster and I am handling the publicity for Leo
Fender: The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World ― a remarkable book written
by Leo's wife Phyllis, co-authored with Randall Bell, Ph.D. An incredible read
for anyone interested in music or wanting to know more about this quirky, shy
genius, the book would be a great addition to anyone's gift-giving list this
holiday season. Please read the following release and let me know if I may
schedule an interview with Phyllis Fender, or let me know if I may forward a
review copy of the book. If you would like to run this story, I'd be happy to
send JPEGs of Phyllis and the book cover. Thank you. Monica
Foster, Senior Publicist, Ascot Media Group, Inc. Post Office
Philanthropist,
Motivational Speaker
Philanthropist,
Motivational Speaker, Burgeoning Entrepreneur and Trailblazing Rising National
Football League star, David Vernon Reader Jr. is a young man on an unrelenting
mission. This extraordinary young man applies the same tenacious spirit off the
field as he does on it in his quest to spread awareness of kidney disease
― a way of honoring his beloved father who died too soon at age 51 from
this debilitating disease. Please read the following press release and let
me know if I may schedule an interview with 'DJ' to discuss what he's doing to
educate others through his David Reader Sr. Foundation ― saving lives in
his father's memory. Thank you. Alvina Alston, CEO More Media LLC
201-618-7626 Cell 201-903-6599 Office MoreMediaHits@Gmail.com
12.23.17
You're
invited to experience life
You're
invited to experience life at the coldest and most isolated place on Earth —
from the warmth and comfort of your living room. One Day, One Night: Portraits
of the South Pole immerses readers in one couple's extraordinary journey as they
travel to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and adapt to the challenges of
living and working where the temperatures plunge to 100 below zero. Written by
scientist John Bird and composer Jennifer McCallum, One Day, One Night is an
honest, riveting account that juxtaposes world-class science with the
awe-inspiring natural wonders of
Houston,
TX, December 16, 2017 – David Vernon Reader Jr. or 'DJ' as he is called
among his adoring family, friends and fans, has made quite a name for himself in
only his second season in the NFL. As the replacement for five-time Pro Bowl
nose tackle Vince Wilfork, Reader, a starter for every game, has amassed 45
tackles, three for losses, one sack and the season isn't even over yet. Reader
is on a mission to make big plays off the field as well by spreading awareness
about kidney disease, a cause near and dear to his heart. His father, David
Reader Sr. died of kidney failure at the age of 51 nearly four years ago, the
summer before his junior year at
Voted
"PR with a Conscience" 12.23.17
The
Five Secrets:
1. Know
and love your gut
2. Exercise smarter, not harder
3. Balance and replenish your hormones
4. Fully embrace and process your feelings
5. Get the courage to connect
JJ
Flizanes is a Holistic Fitness and Lifestyle Coach, Empowerment Strategist,
author, and the host of "The Fit 2 Love Podcast." She is on a mission
to transform the meaning of the word "fitness" to include not just the
state of a person's physical body, but the emotional, mental and spiritual
states as well. She is the author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically,
Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and most
recently The Invisible Fitness Formula: 5 Secrets to Release Weight and End Body
Shame which is coupled with a robust online coaching program. She was named Best
Personal Trainer in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jblzTBpf5eA&feature=youtu.be .
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You're invited to experience life
You're
invited to experience life at the coldest and most isolated place on Earth —
from the warmth and comfort of your living room. One Day, One Night: Portraits
of the South Pole immerses readers in one couple's extraordinary journey as they
travel to the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and adapt to the challenges of
living and working where the temperatures plunge to 100 below zero. Written by
scientist John Bird and composer Jennifer McCallum, One Day, One Night is an
honest, riveting account that juxtaposes world-class science with the
awe-inspiring natural wonders of
Cymmetria wants to help companies legally hack back against attacks in progress.
Cymmetria wants
to help companies legally hack back against attacks in progress. Jonathan
Braverman, legal counsel of Cymmetria, has performed an in-depth analysis of the
U.S. Computer Fraud & Abuse Act (CFAA - which passed in 1986) and related
international computer fraud laws about how they should be interpreted today, as
part of the development of Cymmetria's new MazeHunter product. CEO Gadi
Evron can discuss the tech and the overall implications, while Jonathan can
analyze the black, white, and gray of potential scenarios. Please let me know
with whom you'd like to speak. The release is below. www.cymmetria.com
Thanks. Regards, Amy Kenigsberg
amy@k2-gc.com
Welcome to the Micki Jaynes Mysteries
Welcome to the Micki Jaynes Mysteries! Award-winning author Cynthia Drew has created a unique, inspiring character in art appraiser Micki Jaynes. Micki is dyslexic —she has difficulty reading words, letters and other symbols. Some might consider this a drawback, but Micki is able to see problems in ways others don't, and she's got a monumental problem to solve in the upcoming mystery, Sing for the Dead. A holy relic — thought to have been destroyed in the Smithsonian's Great Fire — is being used as a murder weapon. And it's up to Special Agent Jacques Pearce and Micki to assemble the pieces of the puzzle fast enough to stem the murderous tide. Please allow me to send you a complimentary copy of Sing for the Dead in consideration of a review, interview or feature. A practicing private investigator, Cynthia Drew makes a fascinating interview subject. Simply contact me to schedule an interview, and let me know if I may send a review copy of the book. If you would like to run this story I'd be happy to send you JPEGs of Drew and the book cover. Thank you. Kate Marlow Ascot Media Group, Inc. Post Office Box 2394 Friendswood, TX 77549 281.333.3507 Phone 832.569.5539 Fax news@ascotmedianews.com www.ascotmedia.com 10.28.17
It takes courage to pursue a dream
It
takes courage to pursue a dream ... no matter how tough the journey.
Barbra Streisand has been a show business staple for decades.
Barbra Streisand has been a show business staple for decades. While we all know Barbra the star, how well do we know Barbra the woman? The newest in Dr. Alma Bond's 'On the Couch' series, Barbra Streisand: On the Couch is a well-researched biography that spans Barbra's life from early childhood to present day. Combining true facts from biographies with her own professional background in psychology, Dr. Bond provides a unique glimpse into this iconic figure's remarkable life and work. I would like to send a copy of the book in consideration of an interview or review from you. Published at the same time as Barbra's own, long-awaited memoir, Bond's Barbra Streisand: On the Couch is an essential companion―a sensitive, objective, pitch-perfect opportunity to look behind the voice and image and fully understand and appreciate Barbra the human being. Please read the following release and let me know if I may schedule an interview with Dr. Bond, or forward a review copy of the book. If you would like to run this story I'd be happy to send you JPEGs of the author and book cover. Thank you. Christopher Pence, Ascot Media Group, Inc. Post Office Box 2394 Friendswood, TX 77549 281.333.3507 Phone 832.569.5539 Fax news@ascotmedianews.com www.ascotmedia.com 10.28.17
Not sure what to get the coworker
Not sure what to get the coworker you got in the office gift exchange? Or that person on your list who just doesn't like anything? Look no further than the rugged Aquatune 5712 from Yatra. Music is the universal gift. Whether a fan of the classic Christmas tunes or a hardcore rocker, there is something for everyone. The Aquatune 5712 makes it easy to bring your favorite songs along with you no matter where life goes. The most compact in the Aquatune line of bluetooth speakers, the 5712 is designed to pump out up to 10 hours of dynamic sound. Waterproof, shockproof, and built to float, the speaker can be used on land or sea. Whether bringing along on a trip to the park, blasting some tunes at the beach, or simply needing some accompaniment in the shower, the 5712 will become your new favorite companion. The speaker can be found online at www.shopyatra.com, Amazon, and retailers nationwide. For additional information, please visit www.shopyatra.com or contact janie@veteranpr.com. Warmly, Janie Thomas Veteran PR E. Janie@veteranpr.com www.veteranpr.com 10.28
I wanted to follow up with some additional findings
I wanted to follow up with some additional findings released today from the Global Business Monitor study undertaken by international financing provider, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). According to this year’s study, Canadian SMEs admit they’ve suffered from bad debt over the past year, while many struggle to collect payments from customers on time stalling cashflow. The study also shows that Canadian SMEs cite high interest rates as the greatest difficulty to accessing external finance. While many Canadian SME’s expect business growth, they still face ongoing challenges: 48 percent of Canadian SMEs say that collecting payments from customers on time tends to be the most problematic aspect of managing their cashflow. 31 percent say hey’ve suffered bad debt over the past year with an average write-off of $49,000 CAD. 55 percent cite high interest rates as the greatest difficulty to accessing external finance. Below is a news release with more information. Let us know if you’d be interested in speaking with President at BFS Canada, Calum Williamson to gain more insight into these findings and how Canadian SMEs are handling these challenges. Best, Whitney 10.28.17
Just following up on the below to see
Just
following up on the below to see if you’d be interested in speaking with President
at BFS Canada, Calum Williamson about the new Global
Business Monitor study to discuss the challenges Canadian SMEs are
facing and their expected business growth. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best, Whitney Norris Sent:
How's
this for fun?
How's
this for fun? You've heard of Grumpy Cat right? The internet's popular celebrity
sourpuss. Can YOUR pet make Grumpy Cat smile? You can if your pet stars with
Grumpy Cat in a new personalized storybook. "Grumpy Cat in Petlandia"
is a unique new personalized storybook that teams your pet with everyone's
favorite sourpuss in a grumpy roadtrip adventure. The folks at Petlandia - www.petlandia.com –
have now teamed up with the world's greatest living grump to let any cat or dog
take a roadtrip across Petlandia with Grumpy Cat – and co-star together in a
new custom-made, hand-illustrated, 36-page storybook called "[Your Pet]
meets Grumpy Cat in Petlandia" http://bit.ly/PetlandiaGrumpyCat
Using this simple online tool, you can create an adorable lookalike of your pet
in just a few clicks. Fun, funny and a unique gift for kids and adults. Can I
get you a media access sample to make your own storybook, forward photos,
arrange an interview or help in any way further? I look forward to hearing from
you soon. Todd Brabender 785.842.8909 10.28.17
Here
is a fun and timely feature topic for you.
Here
is a fun and timely feature topic for you. The info below details a unique
decoration method for bathrooms called Toilet Tattoos now being sold in
Here
is a feature I can help you easily put together.
Here
is a feature I can help you easily put together. When it comes to the benefits
of massage, there are some basic massage kits on the market, but until now none
that really teach people how to relieve pain effectively. The new "SPABALL
Massage Kit" offers a way to provide a unique and effective therapeutic
massage at home. The key? There are no other massage kits that offer relief with
the unique pressure and nuance of golf balls and the patented SPABALL. SPABALL
Massage Kit - http://spaball.com/
The kit includes the easy to understand instructional guidance, a SPABALL, a
golf ball and an instructional DVD of veteran massage therapist Heather Karr,
LMT sharing techniques she uses with her own private clients and on herself for
effective therapeutic self-massage. Can we get you a sample kit, photos, arrange
an interview or help in any way further? Look forward to doing all I can to help
make your job as easy as possible. Thnx! Todd Brabender, todd@spreadthenewspr.com
785.842.8909 10.28.17
Social media has changed
Social
media has changed the way companies advertise their goods and services. At a
symposium held at a wholesalers/retailers convention in late spring of this
year, the subject shifted to a growing populace of social networkers whose sites
have garnered followers in the hundreds of thousands to the millions. The
question: Can these armies of followers be motivated by their
"Generals" to become consumers? If yes, can the effectiveness be
quantified? To find out, a consortium of companies organized a SNAG (Social
Network Army Generals) contest which launched on
Thank you. Brandy Malcolm, Ascot Media Group, Inc. Post Office Box 2394
Friendswood, TX 77549 (281) 333-3507 Phone
(832) 569-5539 Fax news@ascotmedianews.com
www.ascotmedia.com 10.20.17
As
you start to plan for your holiday stories, I wanted to give you a quick
reminder about Gumdrop by
Goodshop in case it fits into any story you are doing. It's the browser
add-on which automatically puts in the best coupons at checkout for
more than 40,000 stores -- which means shoppers no longer need to search
for coupons online! In addition, a portion of what you spend is donated to your
favorite cause for free. To date, shoppers have saved more than $100
million and raised more than $12 million for causes. You can find logos
and video here. I can also provide tips for the following stories if
any interest you: 1. Apps for the holidays -- Apps that
help you save big on shopping 2. Tips and Tricks -- How
to save big on shopping this season 3. Apps to survive
the holidays -- The top apps to help you survive this holiday
season. 4. Giving Back - Ways to do good this holiday
season for free Thanks so much! I can be reached any time at
the contact info below. JJ Ramberg Goodshop jj.ramberg@goodshop.com
917 459 9915 10.20.17
Place
des Arts invites you to a media briefing to unveil the programming of
its major international multidisciplinary event Printemps nordique. You
will be able to have a direct exchange with Mr. Marc Blondeau, President
and CEO of Place des Arts and Ms. Clothilde Cardinal, Director of Programming.
return
to
Now
that we are just a few days away from StarChefs 12th Annual International
Chefs Congress taking place in
The hustle and bustle of the holidays cutting into your workout routine? Adding extra calories with holiday treats? Don't panic! Sworkit has got you covered! The holiday season is a busy one. Exercise can often fall to the bottom of your priority list with all the shopping and gatherings to attend. Sworkit, the revolutionary fitness app makes it easy to get in a quick, yet effective workout in the midst of the busyness. The free app allows you to choose how much time you have and the area of focus you want your workout to revolve around. It then compiles several easy to follow yet challenging exercises to meet your fitness goals. It's like having a personal trainer at your fingertips. The premium version of the app provides a new first-of-its-kind feature with their Workout Builder. The Workout Builder gives users the power to filter their workouts by difficulty, category, stance, impact level, and focus area, along with the ability to share their workouts with others. Users are able to build new workouts, customize and save existing workouts, and even import workouts from other programs. A free 7-day trial of Sworkit Premium is available. Interested in learning more? Contact Janie at janie@veteranpr.com or visit http://sworkit.com/ Warmly, Janie Thomas, Veteran PR E. Janie@veteranpr.com www.veteranpr.com 10.20.17
Irish
Studies at Concordia Weekly
Newsletter
LAUNCH
OF CONCORDIA'S IRISH STUDIES PODCAST
The
Concordia Irish Studies lecture series is now available on podcast. Join
us to hear our 2017 lecture series of Irish writers, academics, politicians and
public intellectuals. The first lecture, now available, is by Kevin
Whelan, Director of the Keough-Naughton Notre Dame Centre in
You can
subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and GooglePlay.
Soundcloud
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iTunes:
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Google
Play Podcasts:
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Since
1991, Irish Studies at
UPCOMING FREE
& PUBLIC EVENTS PRESENTED BY THE
PERFORMANCE
BY SEÁN TYRRELL
WHAT:
Celebrated Irish singer and songwriter Seán Tyrrell will perform Message
of Peace, a musical presentation on the life of Irish poet, journalist and
political activist John Boyle O'Reilly
WHEN:
WHERE:
Fr. McEntee Reading Room, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001.01 (10th floor)
Seán
Tyrrell sings and plays the guitar, mandocello and banjo, and first became known
in
AWARD-WINNING
PLAYWRIGHT MARINA CARR
WHAT:
Writers Read event with award-winning playwright Marina Carr –
reading followed by a conversation with Prof. Emer O'Toole, Assistant Professor
of Irish Performance Studies
WHEN:
WHERE:
Marina
Carr's works consist of 13 plays including two for children, between 1989 and
2007. In 2015, the Opera Theatre Company toured
MONTREAL
IRISH NEWS (Click here for more details)
Roundtable
- Entre le national et la transnational: les Rébellions de 1837-38
Grosse-Île:
The Musical
Comhrá
Montreal - Fall session of Irish language classes for the public
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Geohistory Interactive Online Map
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UPCOMING FREE
& PUBLIC EVENTS PRESENTED BY THE
PERFORMANCE
BY SEÁN TYRRELL
WHAT:
Celebrated Irish singer and songwriter Seán Tyrrell will perform Message
of Peace, a musical presentation on the life of Irish poet, journalist and
political activist John Boyle O'Reilly
WHEN:
WHERE:
Fr. McEntee Reading Room, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, Room 1001.01 (10th floor)
Seán
Tyrrell sings and plays the guitar, mandocello and banjo, and first became known
in
AWARD-WINNING
PLAYWRIGHT MARINA CARR
WHAT:
Writers Read event with award-winning playwright Marina Carr –
reading followed by a conversation with Prof. Emer O'Toole, Assistant Professor
of Irish Performance Studies
WHEN:
WHERE:
Marina
Carr's works consist of 13 plays including two for children, between 1989 and
2007. In 2015, the Opera Theatre Company toured
MONTREAL
IRISH NEWS (Click here for more details)
Grosse-Île:
The Musical
Comhrá
Montreal - Fall session of Irish language classes for the public
Celtic
Harmonies International Festival (Eastern Townships)
MPO's
Geohistory Interactive Online Map
School
of Irish Studies, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest, H 1001
Montréal (Québec)
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Adjointe de
direction · Assistant to the Principal
École des études irlandaises ·
Ligne
Roset’s latest 2017 collection
Ligne
Roset’s latest 2017 collection is available in-stores locally at Ligne Roset -
197
Cover
1 and Cover 2, designed by Marie Christine Dorner, utilize an
automated sewing robot to create intricate stitching and tufting patterns. The
upholstery freely floats atop an all-foam base. Cover 1 (left) is a modern take
on a chesterfield. Cover 2 (right) offers a ‘lighter’ version with a very
different geometric, more contemporary design. Lines intersect effortlessly to
create squares, diamonds, and stripes. Both are available in sofa and loveseat
styles.
Amédée is
a sofa and armchair combination, designed around a lumbar support which is
quilted and stitched just like the bucket seats of the finest Italian
automobiles. Designed by Marie Christine Dorner, the armchair is available with
swiveling base, and a footstool is offered for when it’s time to relax.
Evangelos
Vasileiou is revisiting the 1950s with his Humphrey armchair.
Accompanied by its footrest, it becomes a chaise lounge. The seat appears to
float in the air, suspended from a slim, elegant steel frame. 10.05.17
High
end dreaming – bedroom introductions
In Ultime,
Philippe Nigro has designed a bed which is very welcoming in appearance. The
headboard and frame are covered in foam, successfully achieving the feat of
being generous, soft, welcoming and very comfortable.
The Entrèves collection,
designed by Marie Christine Dorner, includes a nightstand and dresser. The
dresser features push-catch drawers while the nightstand features open shelves.
The design allows for great flexibility in terms of positioning. Multiple pieces
can be arranged to create a number of configurations to best fit any space.
Creative
lighting introductions
The Asola pendant
light was inspired by the 70s and 80s. The design features a series of
perforated steel cylinders nestled inside one another. The Mold pendant
light is made from concrete poured into a mold. The shape highlights negative
space.
The Cinétique floor
lamp features an articulated counterbalance system, which makes it possible to
have a multitude of positions and orientations of the light source. The Spok floor
lamp can be extended in order to adjust the height. 10.05.17
Danny
Marsh is no criminal.
Danny
Marsh is no criminal. But bad luck has thrust him into one of
My
name is Susan and I'm a music publicist
My
name is Susan and I'm a music publicist. I'm working with
The
Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU)
The
Economist Intelligence Unit (The EIU) is releasing a new report: Third-Party
Risks: The cyber dimension which
has found that corporate treasury is a top target for cyber-criminals. This
report is based on a survey of senior corporate treasurers across 19 different
sectors. The report highlights the various cyber risks and threats that are
posed by the involvement of third-parties and how corporate treasures are
mitigating these risks. The survey higlighted several risks to businesses:
Contagion risks can emerge from sectors with lower dual testing approaches. If
companies do not have an in-house process, it may not only expose them but also
their clients to unnecessary risks. Third parties that do not comply with
changes in financial regulations may lose customer loyalty. Please find the
press release below, it also includes a link to the report. Feel free to contact
me at: nidhikohli@economist.com
for an interview with the editor. Thank you. Nidhi Kohli, Senior Manager,
Marketing, The Economist Group, E: nidhikohli@economist.com,
T: +91 124 4028 92 10.05.17
THE TOURNÉE DU CINÉMA QUÉBÉCOIS IS BACK ON THE ROAD FOR A 14th SEASON!
Montreal, Wednesday, September
27, 2017 - The Tournée du cinéma québécois,in collaboration
with Radio-Canada, is pleased to announce a new season on the road,
showcasing Quebec's films across Canada in 2017-18. Because most of the
country's francophone communities lack regular access to Quebec-made movies on
the big screen, the Tournée will continue to enhance the programming of
existing festivals and enrich the cultural offerings available to
francophone communities by promoting
FOR MOVIE LOVERS OF ALL AGES
Starting on October 6, the Tournée du cinéma québécois hits the road to start its 2017-18 tour, which will include stops in Halifax, Prince Edward Island, Iqaluit, Moncton, Orléans, St. John's, Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg and more. In addition to screenings for the general public, the Tournée will also present special cinematic experiences for young people through its program of activities in French-language schools. These activities are aimed at helping students develop their analytical and critical thinking skills, encouraging curiosity, and underscoring the importance of culture in education through workshops, debates, screenings with commentary, mentorship and master classes.
FIRST STOPS:
The Tournée du cinéma québécois is very proud to contribute to this year's edition of Cinéfranco!During the event, the city's francophone and francophile movie fans will have the chance to see:
9 le film by Claude Brie, Érik Canuel, Jean-Philippe Duval, Marc Labrèche, Micheline Lanctôt, Luc Picard, Stéphane E. Roy, Éric Tessier and Ricardo Trogi, with director and actor Stéphane E. Roy in attendance
Les 3 p'tits cochons 2 by Jean-François Pouliot.
Several short films will also be shown at a Wapikoni Program screening. The films on the program reflect the passion of the First Nations filmmakers who made them.
Next,
the Tournée will present the
Le Cyclotron by Olivier Asselin, with the director in attendance
(Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography, Whistler International Film Festival 2016);
Le fils de Jeanby Philippe Lioret
(Iris for Best Actor, César for Best Supporting Actor - Gabriel Arcand);
C'est le cœur qui meurt en dernierby Alexis Durand Brault;
Et au pire, on se mariera by Léa Pool;
De père en flic 2by Émile Gaudreault;
Le Rois mongols by Luc Picard
(Prix du public, Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec and Closing Film, Cinémental 2017).
THE TOURNÉE'S IMPACT
On
its 28,800 km journey in the 2016-17 season, the Tournée's team presented more
than 75 filmsand invited more than 20
Full schedule and details atquebeccinema.ca. Get all the latest news from the Tournée du cinéma québécois: #TOURNEEQCC
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Employers
complain that graduates are not ready for work.
The Global Teacher Bloggers are pioneers and innovators in fields such as technology integration, mathematics coaching, special needs education, science instruction, and gender equity. C.M. Rubin Founder of CMRubinWorld asked them to reflect on these questions: Do you believe curriculum needs to be more relevant for a 21st century world? If you had the power to change the school curriculum, what would you change?
"We
need to develop a generation of critical thinkers, collaborators, communicators,
environmentalists and ethical IT users," writes Rashmi Kathuria in
Monsanto is now using NRGene's technology
Monsanto
is now using NRGene's technology to analyze its vast store of breeding data to
accelerate seed development. The detailed trait information will allow for the
creation of more productive seeds even for microclimates, which
can have a major impact toward reducing world hunger. Dr. Tom Osborn, molecular
breeding technology director for Monsanto, and Gil Ronen, CEO of NRGene,
are available to discuss the activities. The release is below.
Thanks. Regards, Amy Kenigsberg, K2 Global Communications, amy@k2-gc.com,
www.k2-gc.com
tel: +972-9-794-1681 (+2
GMT) U.S. :
+1-913-440-4072 mobile: +972-524-761-341
10.03.17
NRGENE'S GENOMIC ANALYSIS PROJECT WITH MONSANTO ADVANCES
NRGene's
has integrated and delivered Monsanto's genomic and breeding data into the
GenoMAGICTM platform for molecular breeding evaluations.
Danny Marsh is no criminal.
Danny
Marsh is no criminal. But bad luck has thrust him into one of
Attitudes regarding the legalization of marijuana
Attitudes
regarding the legalization of marijuana still differ. Sober since 1996, Ben Cort
joined the drug policy conversation at the national level 5 years ago after
having spent a decade inside the drug and alcohol addiction treatment field.
Today, this speaker, author and expert on marijuana/drug issues, is a respected
consultant to the industry as well as several NFL teams; questioning the notion
that industrialization is the key to safe, regulated products. His
soon-to-be-released book, Weed, Inc: The Truth About THC, the Pot Lobby, and the
Commercial Marijuana Industry, challenges popular opinions on this subject, and
his passion on the intersection of recovery and public policy makes him a
frequent guest in the media. I would like to send a copy of Weed, Inc., in
consideration of an interview or review from you. Please read the release below
and let me know if I may schedule an interview, or forward a review copy of the
book. If you'd like to run this story, I'd be happy to send you JPEGs of
the author and book cover. Thank you. Kim Weiss Director of Communications HCI
Books, The Life Issues Publisher 3201 SW 15 Street Deerfield Beach, FL
33442 800.851.9100 ext. 9212 kim.weiss@hcibooks.com www.hcibooks.com/trade
10.03.17
Make sure your host game is strong this holiday season
Make
sure your host game is strong this holiday season with the delightful scents
from Oojra's line
of oil reed diffusers. Playing
holiday host can be stressful. From prepping food, to setting the atmosphere,
there is a lot to consider. Oojra wants to relieve some of your holiday hosting
stress with their amazing line of oil reed diffusers. Oojra's
scents will transport you and your guests to a whole new world. Looking for a
calm, sunny aroma? Try their French
Justice Centre appears before Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage to testify re: Charter impact of M-103
jcameron@jccf.ca or (403) 909-3404
10.03.17
Education
Minister ignores
The vast majority of parents do not engage in abusive behaviour that would
justify the withholding of information regarding the education of their child.
Parents have the right to choose the kind of education their child receives,
including extracurricular activities, and the right to be informed regarding
what their child is learning inside of and outside of the classroom, and what
extracurricular activities their child is involved with. The foregoing is made
clear by the Alberta Bill of Rights, the Alberta Family Law Act, the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights, and the rulings of the Supreme Court of Canada and other Canadian
courts. For more information, contact John Carpay: jcarpay@jccf.ca or 403-619-8014
10.03.17
Announcing the schedule for the 21stJournées de la Culture
CULTURE FOR ME, IS... SO MUCH HISTORY TO SHARE!
A SPECIAL SONG FOR YOUR SCHOOL WITH LES SŒURS BOULAY
On
Friday, September 29th,
THE TREASURE HUNT CONTINUES!
Towns
and the general public are invited to hunt for thousands of
"pride-winning" jewels all across the province. Cities, towns and RCMs
will select their top 20 cultural treasures and in doing so,
collectively help to carve out the virtual route of
LES RECETTES DE FAMILLE: THE JOURNÉES IS SEEKING LOCAL FLAVOURS!
Grandma's
recipes, Native influences, mixed cuisine, unbelievable stories, well-kept
secrets... The Journées de la Culture invites everyone to submit
their traditional recipes, family stories and archival photos. The resulting
hodgepodge will be amassed in a book of a hundred or so recipes, complete with
anecdotes and historical facts. Recipes, stories and photos may submitted until
CULTURALLY DIGITAL!
The
DANSONS MONTRÉAL: REMIX THE WORLD WITH GARDY FURY!
Part
of
Société
de la Place des Arts and the Fondation de la Place des Arts, Dansons
Montréal invites one and all to dance! On the Esplanade, ten groups from
here but representing countries all around the world (
Saturday,
September 30th from
(In case of rain, the event will take place in the Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme)
J'AIME #MONPATRIMOINE IN HIGH SCHOOLS
High school teachers are invited to educate teenagers on the importance and diversity of the cultural heritage surrounding them with J'aime #MonPatrimoine. On Friday, September 29th, thousands of students will be able to share their "likes" in words and in photos on social networks. Along with being published on the Journées de la Culture website, their contributions can also be seen, read and shared on Twitter and Instagram under the hashtag #MonPatrimoine. Bryan Perro, Simon Boulerice, Valérie Roberts, Klô Pelgag, Biz and India Desjardins have kindly agreed to join in the fun and will be sharing their own words and images as well! Upon registration; Friday, September 29th journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/jaime-mon-patrimoine
#ATELIER1903: FOR CITIZENS OF ALL AGES
On
Saturday, September 30th, from
JOURNÉES
DE LA CULTURE HACKATHON IN
Back
for a third consecutive year, the Journées de la Culture Hackathon will
be held exclusively in regional communities this time around. For three days,
locals are invited to put their heads together with individuals from the
cultural and digital worlds in
September 29th and October 1st. Information: journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/hackathons
D-CODE FOR 9- TO 12-YEAR-OLDS!
D-Code is
a digital activity created especially for 9- to 12-year-olds. Young people will
learn how to code on Scratch to create an animation based on archival images
that showcases the cultural heritage of four
WORKSHOP FAIR: VIRTUAL REALITY, FRAME BY FRAME ANIMATION, 3D PRINTING & D-CODE
This workshop fair will take place at the Brossard Georgette-Lepage Library on September 30thand October 1st. The public will have a chance to visit the Fab Lab and participate in four workshops that explore various facets of using digital technology to showcase cultural heritage: virtual reality, frame by frame animation, 3D printing and coding (D-Code).
Information: www.facebook.com/events/315575655585700/
VIRTUAL
REALITY: MORE THAN 10 FILMS BEING SCREENED IN
More
than ten virtual reality projects by as many talented creators will be
presented to the public. Consider it a VIP pass to what is still a relatively
inaccessible technology! Some of the creators will also be on hand to meet
visitors and discuss their artistic approach to this new platform. Projects will
be presented in Montreal
, Brossard
, Saguenay , Trois-Rivières, Rouyn-Noranda,
Sherbrooke ,
Shawinigan and
Rimouski . See
you from September 29th to October 1stin various locations across
OH LA LAB!
Everyone is invited to a special afternoon brainstorming session on overcoming the obstacles impeding the democratization of contemporary art and the use of digital technology to make culture more accessible. To stimulate reflection, the session will include creative and experimental activities such as visits to the workshops of multidisciplinary artists, an introduction to new technologies, virtual reality painting classes and idea-triggering games. The event is open to all, so bring your friends and family! Sunday, October 1st starting at noon at Livart (3980 rue Saint-Denis , Montreal ) http://www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/activite/22080/oh-la-lab
The entire schedule at your fingertips
The journeesdelaculture.qc.ca website makes it easy to plan your schedule and itinerary. Throughout the Journées weekend, visit our Facebook page (facebook.com/journeesdelaculture) and subscribe to our Twitter feed (@Les_Journees) for ideas and chances to share your "likes": #Jdelaculture, #HackCultureQC, #Treasures,#Atelier1903 and #MyHeritage.
OUR
PARTNERS
The
21st edition of the Journées de la Culture benefits from the
unwavering support of its long-time partners, the Ministère de la Culture et
des Communications du Québec and Hydro-Québec. Its affiliated partners, La
Coop fédérée and
Combining digital technology and cultural heritage, the Journées' special programming is part of the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications' Quebec Digital Culture Plan. We graciously thank Bell, our digital partner, the Caisse de la culture, Action patrimoine and the Conseil québécois du patrimoine vivant, as well as the Société de la Place des Arts, Society for the Celebrations of Montréal's 375th Anniversary, the Fondation de la Place des Arts, the City of Brossard, the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT), Le Moulin à Cie and La Fabrique. And last but not least, our collaborators: Le Livart, MontVR, the National Film Board (NFB), École Branchée, Hugo, Le Récit, Episode Agency, Kids code Jeunesse, Mouvement Art Mobile, Techno Culture Club, Double Corde Montréal and Folklore.
About the Journées de la Culture
Each
year on the last Friday in September and during the following two days, arts and
culture take centre stage during this massive popular festival held in more than
400 towns and villages from one end of
Amid
the influx of appx that help users boost their own bank accounts in a myriad of
creative ways,
below are a few notables that can help folks pocket some cold hard cash for the
holiday season. Interviews and byline with art available by request. Interest
here as I hope? - Anne
7 Appsto Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays (and Beyond)
App
Money Copyright ChrisGorgio.jpg" v:shapes="_x0000_s1030">Amid
the holiday season where budgets feel squeezed and pinched to the max, there's
help in the form of cash-inducing apps! To help make the gift giving
gauntlet easier on the bank account, here are 7 apps that could help you earn a
few extra bucks this season...and have some fun and even get healthy in the
process!
1. Foap
If you have a penchant for photography and for getting paid, this is the perfect
app for you. You can snap and upload photos from your smartphone and sell them
through Foap Missions to global brands like Nivea, Bank of America, Volvo Group,
Absolut Vodka, Air Aisa and Pepsi. Foap also distributes your snaps through
partners like Getty Images to help increase revenue potential.
2. TaskRabbit
Get in on the gig economy and become a "Tasker" so you can make money
at things that you're good at or just inclined to do like shuttling kids around,
wrapping gifts, caring for pets, hanging pictures, pulling weeds, assembling
furniture and products, shopping or anything else that suits your fancy. Set
your own rate and availability and then use your skills and free time to boost
finances.
3. HealthyWage
If you've been wanting to lose some weight, here's an opportunity to lose weight
and gain cash. With HealthyWage, you can actually win money for shedding those
unwanted pounds. They have weight loss challenges starting all the time that run
from
4. SwagBucks
Okay, it's not cash, but gift cards can go a long way too! Take surveys, watch
videos, search the web, and shop all of your favorite online stores–all while
earning gift cards. The cards range from $5 to $100 and are offered for shopping
with Amazon, PayPal, Target, Walmart and more!
5. Offer-Up
It's essentially a yard sale in your pocket! Snap a picture, name your price and
wait for the offers to come in. Their website says, "With a single snap,
you can take a photo of an item and instantly circulate it to people
nearby." No more setting up or sitting out in the hot sun for hours, hoping
someone shows up and is interested in what you have to offer. Offer-up brings
targeted interests right to your door!
6. AirBnB
Have some extra space to spare? Put that extra bedroom to good use and host
tourists or the traveling biz exec crowd and earn some cash! Just renting out
one unused room in your home can earn you multiple hundreds of dollars! All
right from your phone.
7. YouTube
Still a tried and true source of extra scratch. You know that wicked cute video
of your cat falling asleep and rolling off the edge of the bed? That could earn
you some cash! Payouts vary, and YouTube can be somewhat vague about how much
you can earn, but they don't call them "YouTube stars" for nothing!
Find your niche, grab a selfie-stick and you're in business.
These are just some examples, so get creative! There's cash to be had, all
starting from the palm of your hand!
Freelance writer and two-time fitness champion, Merilee Kern, is a wellness
industry veteran, consumer health advocate and influential media voice. Her
ground-breaking, award-winning "Kids Making Healthy Choices"
Smartphone APP for children, parents/caregivers and educators (available on
iTunes) is based on her award-winning, illustrated fictional children's book,
"Making Healthy Choices – A Story to Inspire Fit, Weight-Wise Kids."
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Please let me know if you would like to connect for an interview on this topic
as I would be delighted to facilitate. Contact: Michelle Barbara
858-577-0206 10.03.17
A Free Public Conference on the topic:
It's Time to speak about Free Public Transportation
By Guest Speaker
Professor & author Jason Prince
On the eve of the Montréal municipal elections Free Public Transportation is an urgent political issue.Professor
Jason Prince, an urban planner, has two decades of experience in local economic development, pedestrian-oriented planning, and non-profit
housing development. He will speak about his new book: "Free Public Transportation, And Why We Don't Pay to Ride Elevators." The book provides a groundbreaking outline of the history, efforts and prospects of contemporary free public transportation programs and shows how similar initiatives could provide the backbone of an equitable and ecological Montréal. Prince, argues: "We don't pay for elevators, do we? And rightly so. The very idea is preposterous. Yet the public transit system plays the same role in the city, only sideways, »" So, who should pay?Join us for an exciting evening of information and discussion and bring your friends too.
A period of questions and discussion will follow his talk.
Date:
Place:
Time:
N.
B. We usually meet second Wednesday of each month, to tackle a different
political issue, at
Veuillez distribuer cette annonce dans vos réseaux. Merci beaucoup.
Action Citoyenne
Une organisation altermondialiste
"Un autre monde est possible"
Free
Speech Victory:
Free
Enterprise Project Stymies Teamsters' Effort to Pressure FedEx to Defund
Pro-Business, Free Enterprise Group
Memphis, TN/Washington, DC - At today's annual meeting of FedEx
Corporation investors, the National Center for Public Policy Research's Free
Enterprise Project (FEP) helped defeat a liberal, anti-free speech
shareholder resolution put forward by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters
and Investor Voice as part of leftist efforts to defund free-market
organizations. "Today is a good day for free speech and freedom of
association," said National Center General Counsel and FEP Director Justin
Danhof, Esq., who represented the organization at today's FedEx shareholder
meeting. "Organizations such as the Teamsters and Investor Voice
present themselves as innocent advocates seeking greater corporate transparency.
Today, however, we pierced that veil and made sure FedEx investors knew
these groups are part of a multi-billion-dollar liberal effort to defund
pro-business, conservative organizations. After we told the investors the
truth, they soundly rejected the proposal."
At the meeting, Danhof stated:
Today,
the Teamsters and Investor Voice are attempting to conscript FedEx's
shareholders into their efforts to defund and silence the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) – groups that
seek to improve
The proponents claim that FedEx's relationships with ALEC and the Chamber of Commerce expose the company to reputational risk. Considering that the proponents and their allies regularly smear the pro-business positions promoted by ALEC and the Chamber, this is a circular argument with no basis in fact. The Chamber and ALEC seek to promote a fair economic environment devoid of excessive government regulation and onerous corporate taxation. Such an environment would help, not harm, FedEx.
Danhof concluded:
Proposal seven holds no relevance for the company or its investors. The proponents are simply trying to use us to censor those that they cannot otherwise censor because our Constitution protects free speech. Don't let this liberal network silence free speech by dictating FedEx's business relationships. Please vote no on proposal number seven.
A copy of Danhof's full statement at today's meeting, as prepared for delivery, is availablehere. The audio of Danhof's statement at today's meeting is available here.
Prior
to today's meeting, the
"We may have scored a victory today, but much more needs to be done to
protect free enterprise advocates from leftist assaults," noted Danhof.
"Liberal organizations, representing hundreds of billions in assets,
annually spend untold sums to try and convince corporate
Launched in 2007, the
This
is the twenty-first shareholder meeting FEP has participated in during the 2017
shareholder season.
FEP activity this year has been covered by media outlets such as the New
York Times,Washington Post, USA Today, Variety, the Associated Press,
Bloomberg, Drudge Report, Business Insider, National Public Radio and SiriusXM.
FEP's work was also featured inWall Street Journal writer Kimberley
Strassel's 2016 book The
Intimidation Game: How the Left is Silencing Free Speech (Hachette Book
Group).
The
Free
Enterprise Project Has Repeatedly Warned CEOs
That Playing
Politics is Pricey
Washington , DC
- The
politicization of professional sports, starkly apparent to all after several
players took a knee during the playing of the National Anthem last weekend, is
an issue the
"Many Americans are shocked and appalled to see so many players - and even entire teams – showing disrespect for our nation by not participating in the National Anthem and presentation of our flag. Several of these players are undoubtedly encouraged because they have been cheered on by the likes of ESPN and Nike," said National Center Vice President David W. Almasi. "If this continues, it's at further risk to professional football's fan support and viewership. As it affects the NFL, it will also impact the companies enabling it. We've confronted Nike, ESPN and others about their radicalism, so they can't say they weren't warned when the backlash hurts their bottom line."
FEP representatives use shareholder meetings to question corporate leaders about their overt support for left-wing causes that can put their companies at both a reputational risk with consumers as well as create workplace environments that can demand groupthink and might endanger the careers of those with differing views. FEP has participated in 21 different shareholder meetings in 2017 - and over 100 since 2014 - in defense of the free market and the principles of free speech and free expression that guided America's founding.
Just last week, FEP criticized Nike at its shareholder meeting for failing to address whether its conservative and libertarian employees are safe from workplace retribution for personal political beliefs. FEP cited Nike CEO Mark Parker's staff memo opposing the Trump Administration's January executive order on immigration and travel that referenced "our values" and that "we don't support" the policy as a company. Nike investor relations staff would not allow FEP's full question to be asked at the September 21 shareholder meeting, and Parker would only say he was "proud" of the company's positions and "we value the opinions of all of our employees." In light of high-profile dismissals of employees at other companies for their personal political beliefs, Parker did not address if those "valued" opinions would be protected at Nike.
Since the shareholder meeting, and in the wake of the many incidents of kneeling at NFL games, Nike issued a statement saying the company "supports athletes and their right to freedom of expression on issues that are of great importance to our society." Nike currently makes all NFL uniforms.
FEP also addressed liberal bias at ESPN at the Disney shareholder meeting in March. CEO Bob Iger, angered at the suggestion of bias at the network, called FEP's assertions "completely exaggerated." Yet the network later instituted new rules for on-air commentary and social media. After host Jemele Hill recently called President Donald Trump a white supremacist in a tweet, ESPN President John Skipper sent out a memo to staff to remind them that "ESPN is about sports" and "not a political organization."
This
past Monday, ESPN ran nearly constant
coverage and commentary about the kneeling at NFL games and
President Trump's reaction to it – most of it critical of the President
FEP is the only organization that has taken up the issue of bias directly with
the CEOs of Nike and of ESPN's parent company, Disney. Others are content to sit
on the sidelines and complain about these issues while we take our concerns
right to the top. As a long-term investor, FEP knows that rampant
anti-conservative bias is not a winning corporate strategy," said National
Center General Counsel and FEP Director Justin
Danhof, Esq."Corporations often take liberal positions to try
and appeal to millennials and curry favor with the mainstream media. In the same
way, many companies take conservatives for granted because right-wing folk tend
to avoid protests and boycotts. There is ample evidence, however, that this
corporate strategy is no longer working.
"For example, after Target threw its support behind open-bathroom policies that allow grown men to use the same store facilities as young girls, millions of conservative Christians boycotted and the company's stock plummeted," noted Danhof. "After Starbucks came out against President Trump's initial executive order on immigration and travel, Business Insider reported that the company's brand had 'taken a beating.' And ESPN is bleeding viewers, with strong evidence suggesting its rampant liberal bias is to blame. The company's support for its employee who calls the President a 'white supremacist' and its wall-to-wall Trump-bashing will only ensure more people change the channel from the once-great sports network."
Almasi added: "When it comes to sports reporting and athletic apparel, people have lots of choices. Half of American voters supported President Trump and probably support his policies today. When they discover that ESPN and Nike are stoking the protests against him, their preferences as a consumer will likely be affected. Both companies are already posting losses. They are now doubling-down on stupid."
Launched
in 2007, the
FEP activity this year has been covered by media outlets such as the New
York Times,Washington Post, USA Today, Variety, the Associated Press,
Bloomberg, Drudge Report, Business Insider, National Public Radio and SiriusXM.
FEP's work was also featured inWall Street Journal writer Kimberley
Strassel's 2016 book The
Intimidation Game: How the Left is Silencing Free Speech (Hachette
Book Group).
The
Black Conservatives Say Players Kneel and Protest at Their Peril
NFL's Indulgence of Radical Politics Sends Divisive Message, Drives Away Fans
Washington, DC - With the high likelihood of continued instances of professional football players "taking a knee" while the National Anthem is played during this week's NFL games, members of the Project 21 black leadership network are warning that continued protests lacking clear intentions are hurting the sport's reputation as well as the well-being of its sponsors.
While fans who have been polled by the media do not necessarily want players fired over their protests, overwhelming majorities want professional athletes to stand respectfullyduring the playing of the National Anthem. Past protests have been cited as a key factorin fans no longer watching games.
In a commentary published on the Fox News Channel website, Project 21 Co-ChairmanStacy Washington wrote that millionaire athletes protesting without a specific goal are testing the dwindling patience of the American people.
"The NFL has a choice to make, and it's an easy one: political activism or sports. The American people will only tolerate one of those so they had best choose wisely," said Washington, a syndicated talk radio host on the American Family Radio and Urban Family Talk networks and U.S. Air Force veteran who served in an honor guard unit at military funerals. "There are ways to sway a community; defiling a national symbol associated with honor, service, sacrifice and bravery isn't one of them. If the NFL continues to indulge the players, declining ratings and lower attendance at games will become the norm. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the team owners must man up: choose the fans by ending the protests."
Anger over the players' protests has trickled down to other businesses that make money through their affiliation with the NFL. Fans are reportedly buying less team merchandiseand not going to games (and thus not buying concessions). Bars are refusing to broadcastgames. And, in a move that could be costly to the NFL, DirecTV has let some customers cancel their premium "Sunday Ticket" game packages. Sponsor boycotts are also being organized.
"We live in a free country where people have a right to free speech. Having said that, there's a responsibility to use it wisely," said Project 21 member Darryn "Dutch" Martin, a former federal diplomatic official and motivational speaker. "I believe Colin Kaepernick and other NFL players have a right to kneel when the National Anthem is played. But the flip-side to this coin is that fans don't have a duty to spend their hard-earned money on the NFL if they feel our country is being disrespected in any way - even by a peaceful protest such as kneeling during the National Anthem. Furthermore, team owners who are fully aware of the financial ramifications shouldn't be obligated to hire players such as Kaepernick. There's a time and a place for everything. Professional sports should be a politics-free affair."
Project
21 member Nadra
Enzi, a community anti-crime activist in
"We need civil discourse," said Project 21 member Jerome Danner, host of the "Thinking It Through" podcast. "It is my utmost desire that our most famous athletes and Commander-in-Chief would set an example by engaging in thoughtful conversation. Rather than impulsively stating our opinions about emotional issues, careful introspection should be taken and considerate perspectives shared. Protests are not necessarily wrong, and neither is having an opinion about them. To move forward as a unified nation, however, we should proceed in a thoughtful and courteous manner uncharacteristic of the times."
To
book an interview with a member of Project 21 about this or other nonpartisan
issues affecting black
Project
21, a leading voice of black conservatives for 25 years, is sponsored by theNational
Center for Public Policy Research. Its members have been
quoted, interviewed or published over 40,000 times since the program was created
in 1992. Contributions to
the
Founded
in 1982, the
Amid
our stressful, over-scheduled lives and with the frenzied holiday runaround
season nearly
here, I'm hoping to interest you in covering what is a debilitating problem for
millions: excessive sweating. Throngs of people are sweating bullets in their
daily lives, with problem perspiration particularly devastating in social, work
and other environments where "keeping your cool" is the name of
the game and "image is everything." While many attempt to hide it and
suffer in silence, the impacts of dramatic sweating in the presence of
strangers, peers, loved ones, and other associates can cause severe
embarrassment, stress, anxiety, and other emotional issues--and even undermine
one's success. Even when people are alone, excessive sweating takes a heavy
toll—adversely impacting self-esteem, productivity and overall state-of-mind
in a myriad of ways.
I would love to connect you with a "sweat scholar"--an expert from the
International Hyperhidrosis Society (www.SweatHelp.org) who can offer advice on
topics like how to know if excessive sweating is situational vs. or more series,
how to better control "street sweat," debunking common myths, etc.
Some preliminary information follows, also available as a byline article with
art. Interest here as I hope?
Signs Excessive Sweating is Serious vs. Situational
Falsehoods and Facts Debunking Myths, Clarifying Confusion Around Problem Perspiration; Surprising Statistics Exemplify the Extent to Which People Struggle with Sweat-Related Issues
As people go about their daily lives at home, work, in social circles and elsewhere, there's a common but hidden scourge: excessive sweating. In fact, a national survey conducted by the International Hyperhidrosis Society (www.SweatHelp.org) — the scholars of sweat — shows multiple millions suffer from extreme, uncomfortable, embarrassing, debilitating, and emotionally-devastating sweating. This type of sweating is a serious medical condition known as hyperhidrosis and nearly 367 million people of all ages struggle with it on their hands, feet, face, underarms, or body.
Hyperhidrosis
can be devastating. While many people attempt to hide their sweating problems
and suffer in silence, the impacts are often hard to cover up. Dramatic sweating
in the presence of peers at work, or in extracurricular or social environments,
can cause severe embarrassment, stress, anxiety, and other emotional issues.
Even when people are alone, hyperhidrosis often takes a heavy toll—adversely
impacting one's productivity in a myriad of ways, both personally and
professionally.
People with hyperhidrosis struggle with disproportionate and random sweating
that may drench clothing and footwear, damage technology tools, make exercising
and playing sports impossible, promote hiding and isolation behaviors, degrade
self-esteem, and even prompt bullying. The holistic effect on life—marital,
social and otherwise—is thus profound. In fact, research published in Archives
of Dermatological Research indicates that the majority of those with
excessive sweating confirm the condition has negative impacts on their social
life and well-being as well as their emotional and mental health. Given its
extreme impacts, some do seek medical attention. It seems women are more
proactive in their attempts to medically rectify the issue amid aScience Daily report
that "females are far more likely to discuss their [hyperhidrosis]
condition with a health care professional."
Lisa J Pieretti, Executive Director of IHhS, notes, "The pressures of
dealing with a 'sweating problem' around peers can be catastrophic to
self-esteem and more. Too often, people become anxious about going to work,
socializing with friends, or being out in public in general. But when those with
hyperhidrosis receive support, understanding, and appropriate treatment, their
lives can be dramatically changed."To that point, IHhS co-founder Dr. David
Pariser urges that, while hyperhidrosis is the number one dermatological disease
in terms of negatively affecting a person's quality-of-life, it's also number
one in having the most positive impact when treated. "When hyperhidrosis is
caught early, a person's life can be transformed for the better in a multitude
of ways," he says.
With that in mind, the first step toward providing solutions for those people
who sweat excessively is to bust some common myths and misconceptions with facts
from the experts at the IHhS, including these:
Myth:
Sweaty people are nervous or have hygiene issues.
Truth: The average person has
Myth: If you're sweating a lot during exercise, it means you're out of shape.
Truth: If you find yourself sweating a lot during exercise, don't blame it
on being out of shape. Research shows that physically fit people actually sweat
more and start sweating sooner during exercise that those who are less fit.
Why? Because when you achieve greater physical fitness, you can exercise at a
higher level, which generates more heat, which causes you to sweat more.
Another factor is how acclimated you are to your environment – for instance,
if you're used to training in hot weather, your body will sweat more and sooner
during exercise because it's become effective at knowing when sweat needs to
"kick in" and start cooling you down. If, however, you sweat
excessively and uncontrollably (significantly more than what seems
"normal" as a reaction to exercise or heat), you may actually have
hyperhidrosis.
Myth: You can sweat out toxins... like that happy hour hangover.
Truth: Sweat is basically water, sodium chloride, and
potassium—regardless of what you ate or drank yesterday. And sweating
does not rid your body of "toxins" — you have your kidneys, liver,
lungs, and digestive system for that. Besides, sweat glands reside in your skin
and aren't connected to the waste-elimination systems in your body. Want
to help your body get rid of "bad" stuff? Eat well, stay hydrated,
and exercise to keep your organs functioning properly. Sorry, no shortcuts.
Myth: All sweat is the same and all sweat stinks.
Truth: There are actually two types of sweat glands that each
produce their own type of sweat: eccrine and apocrine sweat. Eccrine sweat is
an odorless, clear fluid that helps the body to control its temperature by
promoting heat loss through evaporation. It's mostly made up of water and salt. Apocrine
sweat, on the other hand, is "stress" sweat and apocrine glands are
found mostly in the armpits and genital region (near dense pockets of hair
follicles.) Apocrine sweat is a thick fluid that's initially odorless, but
doesn't evaporate as quickly as eccrine sweat and can develop an odor when it
combines with normal bacteria on the surface of the skin. The odor produced is
that characteristic potent smell we often call "body odor." Fortunately
for those of us with stressful jobs, there are ways to manage stress sweat (and
the resultant odor). Antiperspirants are the first step and fortunately work on
both types of sweat. For stress related odor, make sure you're using a
deodorant, too.
Myth: Night sweats are a "female" problem.
Truth: Night sweats can be serious and they aren't just something
that affects menopausal women. According to Dr. Dee Anna Glaser, President and
Founding Member of the International Hyperhidrosis Society as well as Professor
and Vice Chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Saint Louis University
School of Medicine, night sweats can be significant and shouldn't be
disregarded – no matter your age or gender. Drenching night sweats, she says,
or any changes in your pattern of sweating should to be evaluated by a
physician. Medical conditions with sweating symptoms can include serious
infections, cancer, low blood sugar, hormone disorders (not simply the hormonal
changes of menopause), and neurologic conditions. Medications may also cause
night sweats. It's important to talk to your doctor about night sweating,
especially if the night sweats are accompanied by a fever or other symptoms
such as unexplained weight loss. Maybe menopause is the culprit, but certainly
new night sweating should be discussed with your physician. One thing you don't
need to worry about – hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). The medical
condition hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating when awake, not asleep.
Myth: Hyperhidrosis is "just" a summer thing, or it's at least worse
during the hot summer months.
Truth: Research from the IHhS also shows that profuse sweating is not
simply dictated by the time of year. The majority of patients in one survey
indicated that their sweating bothers them equally, no matter the season.
Myth: Excessive sweating is only a sweat problem.
Truth: Excessive sweating can contribute to a number of other problems way
beyond the realm of wetness. Emotional problems such as depression, anxiety,
embarrassment, and isolation are common. Practical problems with gripping
objects and using touch-screen technology are also a frequent issue. But did
you ever consider the effects sweating could have on sunburns, wrinkles, and
skin cancer risk? If you sweat excessively – you'll need to reapply your
sunscreen more often because, you got it, you're sweating it off and not
getting its protective benefits for nearly as long.
Myth: People will grow out of hyperhidrosis.
Truth: Contrary to popular belief, research shows that hyperhidrosis does
not go away or decrease with age. In fact, in one recent IHhS study, 88% of
respondents said their excessive sweating had gotten worse or stayed the same
over time. This was consistent across all the different age groups, from
youngsters to older adults.
Myth: Sweat is to blame for stains on your clothes.
Truth: Not true; ironically it's actually your antiperspirant combined with
your sweat that leads to staining. Apply your antiperspirant at night to help
avoid this. As a bonus, your antiperspirant will actually work better, too.
Myth: Antiperspirants are for underarms only and, like caffeine, are best used
in the morning.
Truth: Think outside the pits! You can glide, stick, spray, and roll-on
nearly anywhere that sweating is a problem (picture hands, feet, face, back,
chest, and even groin.) Be smart and talk to your dermatologist first
before applying an antiperspirant to sensitive areas and test new products on
small areas of skin first. Luckily there are antiperspirant brands like Certain
Dri—one of the most effective that can be purchased without a
prescription—that are specifically developed to help those who suffer from
excessive sweating. Of special note, use your antiperspirant in the evening as
well as in the morning. Sweat production is at its lowest at night, giving
the active ingredients in antiperspirants a time overnight to get into your
pores and block perspiration when the sun comes up and you really get moving.
Myth: Antiperspirants can cause breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease
Truth: According to the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Cancer
Foundation, National Cancer Institute, BreastCancer.org, and the Alzheimer's
Association, there are no strong scientific studies reporting a statistical
association between antiperspirant use and breast cancer risk or Alzheimer's
risk. If you're concerned about breast cancer or Alzheimer's, you don't need to
ditch your antiperspirants – focus instead on having regular health
screenings, avoiding alcohol, exercising regularly, eating a nutritious and
balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, staying mentally and socially
involved, and protecting yourself from head injuries.
Myth: Excessive sweating is less debilitating than other skin conditions people
have to deal with.
Truth: According to Dr. Pariser, hyperhidrosis has the greatest impact of
any dermatological disease. In fact, various investigations show the impact of
hyperhidrosis on quality-of-life is equal or greater than that of in-patient
psoriasis, severe acne, Darier disease, Hailey-Hailey disease, vitiligo, and
chronic pruritus.
The extreme level of sweat production experienced with hyperhidrosis can
disrupt all aspects of a woman's life, from relationships, recreational
activities, and self-image to overall emotional well-being. But it doesn't have
to be this way. There are helpful resources available to help people with
hyperhidrosis to not just "know sweat," but to also achieve a more
comfortable, fruitful and happier life.
Author bio for byline publishing: Branding and consumer product trends
pundit Merilee Kern, MBA is a wellness industry veteran, health advocate and
influential media voice. Her ground-breaking, award-winning "Kids Making
Healthy Choices" Smartphone APP for children, parents/caregivers and
educators (iTunes) is based on her award-winning, illustrated fictional
children's book, "Making Healthy Choices – A Story to Inspire Fit,
Weight-Wise Kids" (Amazon). She may be reached online
atwww.TheLuxeList.com. Follow her on Twitter here: http://twitter.com/LuxeListEditor and
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With the frenzied, pressure-packed holiday runaround season nearly here, hoping to interest you in covering how to deal with "stress sweat" and/or ways to know if excessive sweating is situational vs. a more series medical condition called hyperhidrosis, which can affect hands, feet, face, underarms, or elsewhere on the body. Millions are sweating bullets in their daily lives, with problem perspiration particularly devastating in social and work environments where "keeping your cool" is the name of the game and "image is everything." But, no matter where we are (at home, work, school, play or elsewhere), stress sweat stinks! Below is a handy list from registered nurse, health educator and "sweat scholar" Angela Ballard. Interest here as I hope?
6 Ways to Control Stress Sweat
Stress is bad enough on its own. Unfortunately for most of us, however, stress usually also brings with it stress sweat, which tends to be particularly stinky, staining, and embarrassing.
Given
that there are two to four million sweat glands distributed all over our bodies
and that stressful situations are seemingly ubiquitous in modern life, trying to
avoid stress sweat might seem like a futile endeavor – but (thankfully) it
isn't. There are simple ways you can control stress sweat even when the @#%S is
hitting the fan.
But first, what makes stress sweat different from exercise- and heat-induced
sweat?
The majority of the sweat glands in our skin are "eccrine" sweat
glands. These glands are responsible for most of our heat-related and
exercise-related sweating and secrete an odorless, clear fluid (made mostly of
water and salt) to help control temperature by promoting heat loss through
evaporation. Eccrine glands are found in large numbers on the soles of the feet,
the palms, the forehead, cheeks, and in the armpits.
Dreaded "stress" sweat, on the other hand, comes primarily from
another type of sweat gland called an "apocrine" gland. Apocrine
glands are found mostly in the armpits and genital region (but there are some on
the scalp, too) and exist near dense pockets of hair follicles. They produce a
thick fluid that they empty into the hair follicle just before it opens onto the
skin surface.
While apocrine sweat is initially odorless, it doesn't evaporate as quickly as
eccrine sweat and can develop an odor when it combines with bacteria that
normally inhabits the surface of our the skin. The odor has that characteristic
smell that we often call "body odor." While it may smell, stress/apocrine
sweat doesn't actually produce that much wetness–at least not like the amount
caused by eccrine sweat.
When the body is reacting to an emotion, like anxiety, stress or excitement,
apocrine sweat is released from apocrine glands. Something interesting about
stress sweat is that it's immediate, whereas exercise or heat-related sweat can
take longer to kick-in.
Scientists aren't sure why apocrine glands produce odor beyond the process
described above, but there might be an evolutionary and protective reason behind
it. Animals tend to emit an odor when they're stressed, too. That odor acts as a
signal to peers that something dangerous or scary is going on and they should
react accordingly. If this theory is true, it makes sense that stress sweat
would be immediate and not delayed. Note that stressful situations will also
increase eccrine sweating, but it's not as immediate or as pungent.
While most of us recognize that stress sweat is a "thing," we usually
just suffer through it. This is a shame because there are ways to help control
stress sweat and doing so can, in turn, make life a whole lot less stressful:
Big picture: manage your stress and learn how to control it to prevent or limit stress sweating in the first place. Think mindfulness, meditation, and life balance, and when you've figured that out, please let me know.
Use an antiperspirant to prevent sweat-related wetness. Antiperspirants work on both types of sweat glands. Apply at night for best effectiveness. At bedtime you're typically sweating the least, which gives antiperspirants' active ingredients time overnight to form the superficial plugs (that help limit sweating) before you start sweating again in the morning. If you apply antiperspirant when you are already sweating, your sweat will just wash away the product before it can start to work. And, yes, you can use antiperspirants on other body areas besides your underarms. Just test it on a small spot first to make sure it doesn't cause irritation–especially on sensitive parts. As always, talk to your doctor or dermatologist about any concerns.
No luck with the regular stuff? Try a stronger antiperspirant like Certain Dri, which is actually formulated for those suffering from extreme, clinical sweating—a condition called hyperhidrosis.
Also use a deodorant to fight stress sweat odor–or use a combination antiperspirant and deodorant for convenience and cost savings.
Trim and groom your hair where apocrine sweat and odor is a problem. This won't limit the sweating, but it can help your antiperspirant and deodorant reach your skin more thoroughly and, therefore, do their jobs more effectively. Trimming hair also prevents sweat and oil from hanging around and cuts down on the surface areas on which bacteria and sweat can react (remember, it's that reaction that leads to body odor.)
There are other, more sophisticated treatments to stop sweating and the odor linked to it, too. One such innovation is the medical device miraDry, which studies show reduces body odor by destroying sweat glands and hair follicles via microwaves. You need to go to a doctor's office for the miraDry treatment, but the results are permanent and will stop sweating, odor and hair growth in the treated area.
While
stress may be unavoidable, we can alter our reactions to it for calmer, sweeter
days.
Author bio for byline publishing: Angela Ballard is a registered nurse
and health educator with the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHhS), the
only independent, non-profit, global organization committed to helping improve
quality-of-life for hyperhidrosis sufferers through support; public awareness;
up-to-date, balanced treatment information; advocacy; research; healthcare
provider education; and helpful products. Learn more and get involved at
www.SweatHelp.org. IHhS thanks its sponsors Clarion Brands (makers of Certain
Dri) and Dermira for their support ofhyperhidrosis research, education, support,
and advocacy efforts.
Interest in connecting with Angela as I hope? Stephanie Fisher, Publicist 858-577-0206
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The bilingual ceremony presented by Richardson GMP, featured extraordinary tributes and live performances from sought after Canadian artists and personalities including, Arkells, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Damien Robitaille, Daniel Lavoie, Don Ross, Eh440, Élage Diouf, Elisapie, France D'Amour, Florence K, Hawksley Workman, Jessica Mitchell, Julie Payette, k.d. lang, Lisa LeBlanc, Randy Bachman, Ruth B., Tom Power, William Prince, Whitehorse andYann Perreau.
With electrifying performances and emotional tributes the evening began with Hawksley Workman's rendition of Bruce Cockburn's "Silver Wheels" and Blackie and the Rodeo Kings' stirring performance of "If I Had a Rocket Launcher". Following a performance of "Up Where We Belong" by eh440, Buffy-Sainte Marie inducted Bruce Cockburn with a poignant tribute. Don Ross was joined by Damien Robitaille for a performance of Beau Dommage's "Les blues d'la la Métropole", before the band was inducted by Governor General-designate Julie Payette.
Florence
K and France D'Amour paid tribute to Stéphane Venne with
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The 2017 Induction Ceremony also marked the first year of The Slaight Music Emerging Songwriter Award. Sponsored by Slaight Music, the Award honours one Anglophone and one Francophone songwriter who are on an upward trajectory in their career. This year, Jessie Reyez (Anglophone) and Charlotte Cardin (Francophone) were announced at the ceremony as the winners of this year's Awards.
The Induction Ceremony was livestreamed at CBCMusic.ca and on CBC Music's Facebook and YouTube pages. CBC also will broadcast portions of the show on CBC Radio One, CBC Radio 2's Canada Live and CBC Music's FIRST PLAY LIVE on CBC TV. Highlights from this year's Induction Ceremony will also be uploaded to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame YouTube channel.
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AND MUSICOUNTS CELEBRATE THE
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"The Slaight Family starting with my father Allan have always appreciated the benefits music education provides young minds," said Gary Slaight, President and CEO of The Slaight Family Foundation. "We are extremely proud to support Musicounts Band Aid Program and it's initiative to put much needed musical instruments into school music programs."
After unveiling $10,000 worth of new instruments and participating in intimate music workshops with students, multi-platinum JUNO Award-winners, Hedley, showed their support for the importance of music education. The Vancouver-based band commemorated the occasion with an acoustic performance of several hit songs, ahead of their forthcoming album CAGELESS, out September 29.
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Accomplished music artist and Canadian media personality Kim Stockwood, was the event's
host and highlighted MusiCounts' ongoing commitment to making music accessible to
Canadian
youth. David Krygier-Baum,
2016-2017 The Slaight Family Foundation MusiCounts Band Aid Program Recipient Schools
St.
Andrew Catholic Elementary School,
St.
Mary Catholic Academy,
Schools who would like to apply for the MusiCounts Band Aid Program to receive instruments for their school music program should visit musicounts.ca for more details.
Hi-res images of the event can be found here. (Photo Credit: Barry Roden) For more information on MusiCounts please contact: Laura Steen Strut Entertainment laura@strutentertainment.com 416.300.9254
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For Immediate Release GRAND OPENING of new facility for West Chazy family-owned
business on October 8th D & D Meats reveals state-of-the-art building –
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Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe organizer shares big announcement for 2018 event
Cock-a-Doodle Shoe gains new distinction from the World Snow Shoe Federation (WSSF)
Plattsburgh, NY– 10/3/2017 – The annual snowshoe race we've all been crowing
about for the last 6 years has just earned an exciting new title as the WSSF
North American Showshoe Championship, a distinction that makes this
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for health of the environment and the enjoyment of the public. Since its start,
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Kids ½ mile Snow Shoe Scramble·
Junior 5K Championships· Open/Masters
10K Championship·
Currently, Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe is looking for local business sponsors to support
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Top 5 Ways Your Smart Home Can Help Take Care of Your Kids
Below
please Top 5 Ways Your Smart Home Can Help Take Care of Your Kids by
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5 Ways Your Smart Home Can Help Take Care of Your Kids
By Rafi Zauer, Head of Marketing at Essence - No matter how well you organize
yourself, life happens: it is not possible for any parent to watch their kids 24
hours a day. When they are young, even if you are at home you can't keep your
eyes on them all the time, and of course, at some point, when they get older,
they will have to stay home alone. But fear not, smart homes are here to help
you on the adventure of raising a family. Here are 5 ways a smart home can
help you take better care of your kids at all life stages, providing some much
needed peace of mind:
1- Baby monitoring
A connected home system equipped with a smart camera can double as a baby
monitoring solution. Thanks to motion detection technologies, the camera will
start recording the moment the baby begins to stir in the crib, sending
real-time video straight to your smartphone. You will also be able to
proactively request live images and see what the baby is up to at any time.
2- No more lost keys
In case your children come home from school while you are still at work, you
can be reassured, knowing that they won't need to be carrying around the house
keys anymore, with the risk of losing them —again — and save you
the security risk and the hazard in changing the lock. With the help of a smart
lock, all they will need to enter the house is a security code. And even if they
forget the code, you will be able to grant them access to the house from your
smartphone, unlocking the door for them.
3-
Keeping strangers away
As much as we warn
our kids to never open the door for strangers, we all know that children can be
too innocent and trusting. With a smart home solution you can receive an
immediate alert every time the door opens and use your camera to check who came
in. In case you see a stranger in the house and feel your children are in
danger, you can act immediately by contacting them, coming home or calling the
police when necessary.
4-
Being in the know
We want our
children to feel we trust them and give them a sense of independence as they
grow up, but we can't help it- we are just worried about them! With a smart home
solution, you can allow your children relative freedom, but still know at all
times what is going on at home. For example, you will always know at what time
your kids come home from school and make sure that they are safe, even if they
forget to give you a call when they arrive, as they were supposed to. Also, you
can use your camera to see what your children are doing when they are alone at
home- Are they doing their homework? Are they doing anything dangerous
like playing with fire? Are your precious teenagers having a house party while
you are on vacation?
With a smart home you will be in the know of what your children are doing at all
times and keep everything under control, without nagging them too much.
5
– Protect them from themselves
A person's home is
considered the safest place for him to be in, but it can also hold danger for
our kids who don't understand the consequences of their actions and tend to
stretch the boundaries. Ever went on a weekend trip and on your return
found the liquor cabinet suspiciously short of stock? As parents, sometimes we
have to protect our children from themselves. With a smart home solution, you
can install magnets and motion detectors on all the doors and drawers from which
you want to protect your kids, like a gun room or a medical cabinet. You can
create a rule to get a real-time alert when someone opens the door, creating a
log in your phone app. If you combine the sensors with a camera, you'll even be
able to see who it was.
These are just some ideas of how a smart home solution can help you take care of
your kids, but thanks to smart rules you can create many different scenarios to
suit your family's needs. For example, you can turn the lights on for your
little one if he got up at night to go to the bathroom or for your teenage
daughter when she comes home late at night without having to get out of bed, and
even turn them off for them if they forgot to do so. Also, by installing a
motion detector in the room, you'll be able to know if they are awake in the
morning, making sure they are not late for school. As you see, the possibilities
are endless! Rafi Zauer is Head of Marketing at Essence, providers of
intelligent end-to-end IoT platforms for service providers offering home
security, automation and senior care services. www.essence-grp.com
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I'm working with actress Gabrielle Union and NBA veteran Dwyane Wade's
I'm working with actress Gabrielle Union and NBA veteran Dwyane Wade's private chef, Richard Ingraham, as he prepares to launch his first cookbook tomorrow, Eating Well to Win. Focused on developing delicious, flavorful recipes — many of which include either a Southern, Creole, Italian or Asian flair — that also help his celebrity clientele reach their peak performance, I thought you might be interested in testing out some of the recipes from his cookbook or connecting with him directly for an interview. Would love to hear your initial thoughts on coordinating this opportunity. Digital copies of the cookbook are also available upon request. You can learn more about Chef Richard at www.chefrli.com. Best, Marissa Eigenbrood | Senior Publicist, SMITH PUBLICITY, INC. marissa@smithpublicity.com • 856-489-8654 x314 10.03.17
I just wanted to send you a quick email about your webpage
I just wanted to send you a quick email about your webpage, http://www.montrealtribune.com/science.technology.html. I've been referencing your page with my homeschooling group when we need good teen driving resources. So I just wanted to say thanks for all the help from all of us. :-) My daughter, Jess, also found a driving safety webpage that she thought you might find helpful, http://www.shearcomfort.com/teen-safety-drivers-seat.asp . Can you include this on your page? A friend of hers was in a car accident recently (not hurt, thankfully!), so she's very passionate about teaching her peers about staying safe while driving. If you have a minute, let me know what you think. Thanks again! Take care, Katelyn Chaney 10.03.17
50
Year Anniversary Party For Famed
Where: Winnie's
Pub / 1455-1459 Crescent Street, Montreal
, Quebec When: September 28th at 5:00 pm
Who: Authors Jules Morse & Meli Dez will launch their book "Disco
Fried" at Winnies Additional Information: In addition to
Jules & Meli's book signing, Winnies fifty year anniversary party will
feature live music and giveaways. "Disco Fried" takes place in
2018 event Cock-a-Doodle Shoe
Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe
organizer shares big announcement for 2018 event Cock-a-Doodle Shoe gains new
distinction from the World Snow Shoe Federation (WSSF) Plattsburgh, NY–
10/3/2017 – The annual snowshoe race we've all been crowing about for the last
6 years has just earned an exciting new title as the WSSF North American
Showshoe Championship, a distinction that makes this family-friendly race even
more attractive to eager, competitive snowshoers. But that doesn’t mean the
event's fun atmosphere isn’t still a top priority for Jeremy Drowne, the race
organizer and co-owner of Kinetic Running in Downtown Plattsburgh. Jeremy takes
great pride in this race because "it allows for all ages and abilities to
give snowshoeing a shot while showcasing and benefiting the beautiful New Land
Trust", a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to
developing and sustaining the property for health of the environment and the
enjoyment of the public. Since its start, Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe has seen tremendous
growth and its success will only continue to expand with this new title.
2018’s Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe race will include:
Kids ½ mile Snow Shoe Scramble· Junior 5K
Championships·
Open/Masters 10K Championship·
Currently, Cock-A-Doodle-Shoe is looking for local business sponsors to support
this community event. Interested? Reach out to Jeremy Drowne at 518.376.1809 or
cockadoodleshoe@gmail.com for more information. Stay tuned for more details and
online registration coming soon to cockadoodleshoe.com! ### About the Adirondack
Coast Visitors Bureau The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the
North Country Chamber of Commerce, was established in 1994 as the official
tourism promotion agency for the travel and tourism industry in
GRAND
OPENING of
GRAND OPENING of new facility for West Chazy family-owned business on October 8th D & D Meats reveals state-of-the-art building – one-of-a-kind in Clinton County ! Plattsburgh, NY– 9/02/2017
One
year and half a million dollars later, D & D Meats, a family-ownedand-operated
business in West Chazy, NY, will reveal the impressive expansion to their
multi-faceted business – a 2,650-square-foot, state-of-the-art meat production
and packaging facility – the only one of its kind in Clinton County. Shane
Dutil says “we are currently a USDA custom exempt facility with a license to
slaughter and process all domestic and wild game in house. This expansion has
been a difficult road, but we hope it will allow us to provide even better
products and services to the community in a more efficient and effective manner
– hopefully one day with that USDA stamp on it!” To celebrate the start of a
new journey, the Dutil’s are inviting all to join them for their Grand Opening
on October 8th from 9am-5pm at 8945 Route 22, West Chazy, NY! Customers of all
ages are invited to enjoy cotton candy, desserts, cappuccinos, maple treats made
from their very own Tappin’ and Sappin’ Sugarworks maple, and -- of course
-- samples upon samples of their different meats! FREE drawings for gift
baskets, gift certificates and more will be held throughout the event.
Experience everything you used to love and more! When: October 8, 2017 Where: D
& D Meats, 8945 Route 22, West Chazy, NY 12992 Time: 9am-5pm Follow D &
D Meats at facebook.com/ddmeatsprocessing for more event information or contact
Shane Dutil at jeezumcrowbeefproducts@yahoo.com. ### About D & D Meats This
family owned and operated business has grown to offer over 100 different
products made in-house from Tappin' and Sappin' Sugarworks and Jeezum Crow
Smokehouse, including smoked cheeses, wild game, smoked meats, beef jerky, maple
products of all kinds and lots more! Take a trip to
Exporting to Canada?
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