Grieving parents condemn mindless bureaucracy crippling war veterans.
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald 8 hours ago.
'No one seems to care': Veterans' Affairs 'killed my son' say ex-soldier's parents
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NFI Selected to Provide Logistics for Wreaths Across America
NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, has announced a partnership with Wreaths Across America (WAA), a non-profit whose mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each December with the placement of veterans’ wreaths on every marker at Arlington National Cemetery, and at more than 1,300 military cemeteries nationwide.
Cherry Hill, N.J. (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, has announced a partnership with Wreaths Across America (WAA), a non-profit whose mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each December with the placement of veterans’ wreaths on every marker at Arlington National Cemetery, and at more than 1,300 military cemeteries nationwide. Through its brokerage service, NFI will manage the transportation of more than 1.6 million wreaths to be laid on the headstones of United States veterans.
"With NFI managing the logistics, the sky is the limit. They will help make the entire operation more efficient,” said Debbie Sparks, Director Corporate Development and Community Relations, Wreaths Across America. "This relationship is going to enable us to grow exponentially to meet [our founder] Morrill Worcester’s vision to one day place a wreath on every veteran’s headstone."
NFI will be managing carrier onboarding, load confirmations, distributing final bills of lading, tracking deliveries, and managing deliveries to the ceremony locations.
“The partnership with Wreaths Across America combines NFI’s purpose driven culture with its industry expertise in a way that honors those who have served and protected our country,” said David Broering, NFI’s Senior Vice President of Integrated Solutions. “Veterans and their families connect to every aspect of NFI’s business and as a supporter and employer of veterans, we are grateful for the opportunity to give back through one of NFI’s supply chain offerings.”
NFI’s management of the transportation will be completed with the support of FourKites, a supply chain visibility platform that tracks shipments, which helps NFI proactively manages exceptions. This will give volunteers and communities precise information on the arrival of the wreaths.
“We’re honored to be tracking the truckloads of wreaths with NFI as they move across the country, providing GPS updates and automated alerts every 15 minutes so that communities and volunteers know precisely when each convoy will arrive,” said Matt Elenjickal, CEO and Co-founder of FourKites. “We’re also excited to have the opportunity to share real-time convoy location updates with the world through a tracking website that will be available to the public.”
NFI’s brokerage and transportation management operations have grown exponentially, providing diverse, multi-modal capabilities to companies in industries such as retail, food, beverage, apparel, and consumer packaged goods. With a hands-on customer service approach and a carrier of base of more than 25,000, NFI provides consistent capacity and reliable service to its customers and carriers. NFI’s suite of supply chain solutions also includes dedicated transportation, warehousing, intermodal, global logistics, and commercial real estate.
Click here to learn more about Wreaths Across America.
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About NFI -- NFI is a fully integrated supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $1.3 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 8,400 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates more than 33.5 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Its company-owned fleet consists of over 2,400 tractors and 8,300 trailers, operated by more than 2,600 company drivers and 325 owner operators. Its business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing, intermodal, brokerage, transportation management, global logistics, and real estate services. For more information about NFI, visit http://www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.
About Wreaths Across America -- Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at more than 1,300 veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
About FourKites -- FourKites is the real-time supply chain visibility platform that Fortune 500 companies and 3PLs trust to track shipments and proactively manage exceptions. Using a proprietary predictive algorithm to calculate shipment arrival times, FourKites enables customers to lower their operating costs, improve on-time performance, and strengthen their end-customer relationships. Using FourKites, blue-chip shippers and 3PLs can share the same, real-time shipping location and status information from more than four million GPS/ELD devices. FourKites tracks and consolidates data across modes – including ocean, rail, parcel, and over-the-road (OTR), with both truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) – into a unified platform with complete enterprise functionality. Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.
Cherry Hill, N.J. (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
NFI, a leading supply chain solutions provider, has announced a partnership with Wreaths Across America (WAA), a non-profit whose mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each December with the placement of veterans’ wreaths on every marker at Arlington National Cemetery, and at more than 1,300 military cemeteries nationwide. Through its brokerage service, NFI will manage the transportation of more than 1.6 million wreaths to be laid on the headstones of United States veterans.
"With NFI managing the logistics, the sky is the limit. They will help make the entire operation more efficient,” said Debbie Sparks, Director Corporate Development and Community Relations, Wreaths Across America. "This relationship is going to enable us to grow exponentially to meet [our founder] Morrill Worcester’s vision to one day place a wreath on every veteran’s headstone."
NFI will be managing carrier onboarding, load confirmations, distributing final bills of lading, tracking deliveries, and managing deliveries to the ceremony locations.
“The partnership with Wreaths Across America combines NFI’s purpose driven culture with its industry expertise in a way that honors those who have served and protected our country,” said David Broering, NFI’s Senior Vice President of Integrated Solutions. “Veterans and their families connect to every aspect of NFI’s business and as a supporter and employer of veterans, we are grateful for the opportunity to give back through one of NFI’s supply chain offerings.”
NFI’s management of the transportation will be completed with the support of FourKites, a supply chain visibility platform that tracks shipments, which helps NFI proactively manages exceptions. This will give volunteers and communities precise information on the arrival of the wreaths.
“We’re honored to be tracking the truckloads of wreaths with NFI as they move across the country, providing GPS updates and automated alerts every 15 minutes so that communities and volunteers know precisely when each convoy will arrive,” said Matt Elenjickal, CEO and Co-founder of FourKites. “We’re also excited to have the opportunity to share real-time convoy location updates with the world through a tracking website that will be available to the public.”
NFI’s brokerage and transportation management operations have grown exponentially, providing diverse, multi-modal capabilities to companies in industries such as retail, food, beverage, apparel, and consumer packaged goods. With a hands-on customer service approach and a carrier of base of more than 25,000, NFI provides consistent capacity and reliable service to its customers and carriers. NFI’s suite of supply chain solutions also includes dedicated transportation, warehousing, intermodal, global logistics, and commercial real estate.
Click here to learn more about Wreaths Across America.
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About NFI -- NFI is a fully integrated supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. Privately held by the Brown family since its inception in 1932, NFI generates more than $1.3 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 8,400 associates. NFI owns facilities globally and operates more than 33.5 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Its company-owned fleet consists of over 2,400 tractors and 8,300 trailers, operated by more than 2,600 company drivers and 325 owner operators. Its business lines include dedicated transportation, warehousing, intermodal, brokerage, transportation management, global logistics, and real estate services. For more information about NFI, visit http://www.nfiindustries.com or call 1-877-NFI-3777.
About Wreaths Across America -- Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at more than 1,300 veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond. For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
About FourKites -- FourKites is the real-time supply chain visibility platform that Fortune 500 companies and 3PLs trust to track shipments and proactively manage exceptions. Using a proprietary predictive algorithm to calculate shipment arrival times, FourKites enables customers to lower their operating costs, improve on-time performance, and strengthen their end-customer relationships. Using FourKites, blue-chip shippers and 3PLs can share the same, real-time shipping location and status information from more than four million GPS/ELD devices. FourKites tracks and consolidates data across modes – including ocean, rail, parcel, and over-the-road (OTR), with both truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) – into a unified platform with complete enterprise functionality. Reported by PRWeb 7 hours ago.
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Chalkwell United get onside to support The Sick Children’s Trust
Tuesday 22 August, 2017A local football team have selected The Sick Children’s Trust as their charity partner this season as thanks for supporting a team member’s family after the birth of his second son in 2010.
The Sunday League team, who play in the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League, kicked off their fundraising challenge with a charity raffle at the team’s annual presentation evening, scoring over £1,100 for The Sick Children’s Trust.
Over the course of the next season, Chalkwell United hope to raise hundreds of pounds for the charity as thanks for supporting player Ian Cowen and his wife Louise with free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation over 40 miles from home when their son, Lewie, required lifesaving surgery at just one day old.
Louise’s 20 week scan showed that her unborn baby had a rare condition called exomphalos which meant his bowels were protruding through a hole in his abdomen and were inside a sac. Doctors warned the couple that it was likely their son would require emergency surgery immediately after birth.
This was the case when, within a matter of hours after being born at Southend University Hospital, Lewie was rushed to The Royal London Hospital for a lifesaving operation. 38 year old Mum of two, Louise says:
“Although we expected Lewie to need immediate treatment, nothing can prepare you for the shock of being separated from your baby straight after birth. I required major surgery and had to stay in Southend University Hospital, whilst my husband, Ian, drove to London.
“The drive to London from Southend takes two hours. Financially it was not feasible for Ian to stay in a hotel, but we knew that the four-hour round trip would have exhausted him. When The Sick Children’s Trust approached him and said they had a ‘Home from Home’ called Stevenson House, that we could have a room here, and not to worry about paying for a place to stay in London, we were so relieved. Ian didn’t want to leave Lewie under any circumstance and I was desperate to join him too. Knowing that we had somewhere to stay, so we could be together really gave us some peace of mind.
“We were supported at Stevenson House for the whole time Lewie was in hospital. Having a free ‘Home from Home’ meant that as soon as I was well enough I could be with Ian and my baby, and our older son James could stay too, meaning we could all be together. It really was a ‘Home from Home’ - there was a kitchen where we would cook home-made food, toys for James to play with, people to entertain him when we were preoccupied and nurses who could support us close by. And we were just minutes from Lewie’s hospital bedside the whole time.
“What The Sick Children’s Trust did for my family meant such a lot to us and had such a big impact at the time, especially for Ian when he was in London alone with Lewie and I was stuck in hospital back home, feeling guilty.
“Ian is now thrilled that the team he loves to play for have got behind the charity that supported all of us when we needed it most.”
Chalkwell United, which has been voted Club of the Year for two consecutive seasons, hope to raise as much money as possible for The Sick Children’s Trust. Top scorer Paul Baxter, who is in charge of fundraising for the team, says:
“I joined the team a couple of years ago and this season we have decided to make things more organised, focusing not only on the football, but also the social impact of the club. To choose The Sick Children’s Trust as our first charity seemed like a great idea because of how much they helped Ian’s family. Also, most of our members have families and so the idea of supporting a charity that is focused on keeping families together and helping with the recovery of sick children seemed like the best fit.
“The first fundraising event went well and we raised more than I had thought we would during the evening. I just hope that we can continue to raise money and awareness for The Sick Children’s Trust over the course of the next season.”
The Sick Children’s Trust runs ten ‘Homes from Home’ across the country, supporting families with seriously ill children in hospital. Although the accommodation is provided free of charge to families, it costs The Sick Children’s Trust £30 to support a family for one night. Community Fundraising Manager, Elisa Cappello-Dowd, says:
“We’re absolutely delighted to have been selected as Chalkwell United’s charity of the year and we’re so excited to hear all about what they have planned to raise money! They have got off to a great start with the recent raffle and the money will make a huge difference to us.
“As a charity, we rely entirely on voluntary donations to keep our ten ‘Homes from Home’ running, so with the money raised throughout the next season, we will be able to keep more families together when they have a seriously ill child in hospital.”
To find out more about Chalkwell United and their fundraising events see: https://www.facebook.com/ChalkwellUnited/
To donate to Chalkwell United and their chosen charity this season please see: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chalkwellutdraffle
* For more information regarding media usage, ownership and rights please contact The Sick Children's Trust.
Distributed by http://www.pressat.co.uk/ Reported by Pressat 6 hours ago.
The Sunday League team, who play in the Southend Borough Combination Veterans League, kicked off their fundraising challenge with a charity raffle at the team’s annual presentation evening, scoring over £1,100 for The Sick Children’s Trust.
Over the course of the next season, Chalkwell United hope to raise hundreds of pounds for the charity as thanks for supporting player Ian Cowen and his wife Louise with free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation over 40 miles from home when their son, Lewie, required lifesaving surgery at just one day old.
Louise’s 20 week scan showed that her unborn baby had a rare condition called exomphalos which meant his bowels were protruding through a hole in his abdomen and were inside a sac. Doctors warned the couple that it was likely their son would require emergency surgery immediately after birth.
This was the case when, within a matter of hours after being born at Southend University Hospital, Lewie was rushed to The Royal London Hospital for a lifesaving operation. 38 year old Mum of two, Louise says:
“Although we expected Lewie to need immediate treatment, nothing can prepare you for the shock of being separated from your baby straight after birth. I required major surgery and had to stay in Southend University Hospital, whilst my husband, Ian, drove to London.
“The drive to London from Southend takes two hours. Financially it was not feasible for Ian to stay in a hotel, but we knew that the four-hour round trip would have exhausted him. When The Sick Children’s Trust approached him and said they had a ‘Home from Home’ called Stevenson House, that we could have a room here, and not to worry about paying for a place to stay in London, we were so relieved. Ian didn’t want to leave Lewie under any circumstance and I was desperate to join him too. Knowing that we had somewhere to stay, so we could be together really gave us some peace of mind.
“We were supported at Stevenson House for the whole time Lewie was in hospital. Having a free ‘Home from Home’ meant that as soon as I was well enough I could be with Ian and my baby, and our older son James could stay too, meaning we could all be together. It really was a ‘Home from Home’ - there was a kitchen where we would cook home-made food, toys for James to play with, people to entertain him when we were preoccupied and nurses who could support us close by. And we were just minutes from Lewie’s hospital bedside the whole time.
“What The Sick Children’s Trust did for my family meant such a lot to us and had such a big impact at the time, especially for Ian when he was in London alone with Lewie and I was stuck in hospital back home, feeling guilty.
“Ian is now thrilled that the team he loves to play for have got behind the charity that supported all of us when we needed it most.”
Chalkwell United, which has been voted Club of the Year for two consecutive seasons, hope to raise as much money as possible for The Sick Children’s Trust. Top scorer Paul Baxter, who is in charge of fundraising for the team, says:
“I joined the team a couple of years ago and this season we have decided to make things more organised, focusing not only on the football, but also the social impact of the club. To choose The Sick Children’s Trust as our first charity seemed like a great idea because of how much they helped Ian’s family. Also, most of our members have families and so the idea of supporting a charity that is focused on keeping families together and helping with the recovery of sick children seemed like the best fit.
“The first fundraising event went well and we raised more than I had thought we would during the evening. I just hope that we can continue to raise money and awareness for The Sick Children’s Trust over the course of the next season.”
The Sick Children’s Trust runs ten ‘Homes from Home’ across the country, supporting families with seriously ill children in hospital. Although the accommodation is provided free of charge to families, it costs The Sick Children’s Trust £30 to support a family for one night. Community Fundraising Manager, Elisa Cappello-Dowd, says:
“We’re absolutely delighted to have been selected as Chalkwell United’s charity of the year and we’re so excited to hear all about what they have planned to raise money! They have got off to a great start with the recent raffle and the money will make a huge difference to us.
“As a charity, we rely entirely on voluntary donations to keep our ten ‘Homes from Home’ running, so with the money raised throughout the next season, we will be able to keep more families together when they have a seriously ill child in hospital.”
To find out more about Chalkwell United and their fundraising events see: https://www.facebook.com/ChalkwellUnited/
To donate to Chalkwell United and their chosen charity this season please see: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chalkwellutdraffle
* For more information regarding media usage, ownership and rights please contact The Sick Children's Trust.
Distributed by http://www.pressat.co.uk/ Reported by Pressat 6 hours ago.
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Email Aptitude Named #1 Email Agency of the 2017 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
Inc. magazine ranked Email Aptitude No. 1,037 overall on its 36th annual Inc. 5000
(PRWEB) August 22, 2017
Inc. magazine ranked Email Aptitude No. 1,037 overall on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment: its privately-held businesses.
The company provides ESP-Agnostic full-service email marketing management to fast-growth and enterprise brands and made its spot on the list by achieving 411.66% growth over the past three years.
"We are extremely proud of this incredible recognition," said Forest Bronzan, CEO of Email Aptitude, "Email Aptitude works tirelessly everyday to crush results for our amazing clients and to have that effort recognized is a tremendous honor.”
Additional placements breakdowns for Email Aptitude include:· #1 Fastest Growing Email Agency
· #6 Fastest Growing San Francisco Bay Area (Marketing and Advertising)
· #20 Fastest Growing San Francisco Bay Area (Self-Funded)
· #39 Fastest Growing San Francisco Bay Area (All Companies)
· #102 Fastest Growing Nationwide (Marketing and Advertising)
· #1,037 Fastest Growing Overall
“The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive,” says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them.”
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 10 through 12, in Palm Desert, CA.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Email Aptitude:
Email Aptitude is an award-winning, Inc. 5000 Fast-Growth Agency focused on email marketing strategy and full-service management. Comprised of top industry veterans and the new bright minds of email, Email Aptitude manages programs for some of the world's hottest fast-growth startups and global enterprise brands. http://www.emailaptitude.com/ Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.
(PRWEB) August 22, 2017
Inc. magazine ranked Email Aptitude No. 1,037 overall on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment: its privately-held businesses.
The company provides ESP-Agnostic full-service email marketing management to fast-growth and enterprise brands and made its spot on the list by achieving 411.66% growth over the past three years.
"We are extremely proud of this incredible recognition," said Forest Bronzan, CEO of Email Aptitude, "Email Aptitude works tirelessly everyday to crush results for our amazing clients and to have that effort recognized is a tremendous honor.”
Additional placements breakdowns for Email Aptitude include:· #1 Fastest Growing Email Agency
· #6 Fastest Growing San Francisco Bay Area (Marketing and Advertising)
· #20 Fastest Growing San Francisco Bay Area (Self-Funded)
· #39 Fastest Growing San Francisco Bay Area (All Companies)
· #102 Fastest Growing Nationwide (Marketing and Advertising)
· #1,037 Fastest Growing Overall
“The Inc. 5000 is the most persuasive evidence I know that the American Dream is still alive,” says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. “The founders and CEOs of the Inc. 5000 tell us they think determination, risk taking, and vision were the keys to their success, and I believe them.”
The annual Inc. 5000 event honoring all the companies on the list will be held from October 10 through 12, in Palm Desert, CA.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Email Aptitude:
Email Aptitude is an award-winning, Inc. 5000 Fast-Growth Agency focused on email marketing strategy and full-service management. Comprised of top industry veterans and the new bright minds of email, Email Aptitude manages programs for some of the world's hottest fast-growth startups and global enterprise brands. http://www.emailaptitude.com/ Reported by PRWeb 6 hours ago.
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Wounded Warriors to receive Cyber Eyez
The Jacksonville-based Wounded Warrior Project has announced a partnership with smart glasses manufacturer Vuzix Corporation and software company Cyber Timez to provide high-tech glasses to thousands of visually impaired veterans. The Cyber Eyez smart glasses use both AI and augmented reality to provide a wide range of vision services. The glasses can magnify images, read text in more than 100 languages, count money in hundreds of currencies, identify more than 16 billion objects, scan barcodes,…
Reported by bizjournals 5 hours ago.
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Leading Illinois Cancer Program to Leverage Patient Engagement Technology to Improve Patient Outcomes
Northwest Oncology & Hematology Selects Navigating Cancer Platform to Streamline Workflow and Increase Efficiency
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
Navigating Cancer and Northwest Oncology & Hematology (NWOH) are excited to announce their new partnership to implement Navigating Cancer’s technology platform.
NWOH is one of Illinois’ most respected and experienced cancer centers and has been serving patients with malignant diseases and blood disorders since 1978. Their physicians, nurses and staff are dedicated to providing coordinated, individualized care to patients. The practice also recently became one of the first pilot sites in the country to earn NCQA Oncology Medical Home Recognition and is participating in the Oncology Care Model. Positioned at the forefront of value-based cancer care, they recognized the need for a technology platform to maximize efficiency, improve performance and give patients an even better experience.
In addition to giving patients access to online tools like personalized education, registration and distress and depression screening, Navigating Cancer’s oncology-specific patient relationship management platform will allow NWOH’s care teams to triage patients in a more proactive and consistent way using the integrated standardized symptom pathways. “We are really excited about using this technology to move away from manual, paper-based processes to a digital system that is integrated into our workflow and allows us to deliver better care,” said Nina Arndt, NWOH’s Executive Director.
“Northwest Oncology is the kind of practice we really love to work with,” said Gena Cook, CEO of Navigating Cancer. “They are already delivering really high quality care and they recognize an opportunity to implement our solution to do even more for their patients.”
About Navigating Cancer
Navigating Cancer was founded in 2008 as the result of two healthcare and technology veterans coming together to fill a critical gap in oncology care: a better patient experience. Driven by a shared passion to leverage technology in the healthcare space, the co-founders set out to create the first patient-centered platform for oncology. Today, our Navigating Care platform supports over one million patients and thousands of cancer care providers nationwide to lower costs, improve patient satisfaction and drive better outcomes.
About Northwest Oncology & Hematology
Northwest Oncology & Hematology (NWOH) offers today’s most effective cancer treatment, as well as individual attention and personal dedication from doctors who foster confidence and hope. The practice’s team is comprised of expert cancer specialists who provide some of the most advanced, capable and compassionate cancer care in the region. NWOH continues a tradition of excellence with leading-edge cancer care capabilities, a team of experienced cancer professionals, a team approach to patient care and state-of-the-art facilities designed for comfort, hope and – most important of all – healing. Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
Navigating Cancer and Northwest Oncology & Hematology (NWOH) are excited to announce their new partnership to implement Navigating Cancer’s technology platform.
NWOH is one of Illinois’ most respected and experienced cancer centers and has been serving patients with malignant diseases and blood disorders since 1978. Their physicians, nurses and staff are dedicated to providing coordinated, individualized care to patients. The practice also recently became one of the first pilot sites in the country to earn NCQA Oncology Medical Home Recognition and is participating in the Oncology Care Model. Positioned at the forefront of value-based cancer care, they recognized the need for a technology platform to maximize efficiency, improve performance and give patients an even better experience.
In addition to giving patients access to online tools like personalized education, registration and distress and depression screening, Navigating Cancer’s oncology-specific patient relationship management platform will allow NWOH’s care teams to triage patients in a more proactive and consistent way using the integrated standardized symptom pathways. “We are really excited about using this technology to move away from manual, paper-based processes to a digital system that is integrated into our workflow and allows us to deliver better care,” said Nina Arndt, NWOH’s Executive Director.
“Northwest Oncology is the kind of practice we really love to work with,” said Gena Cook, CEO of Navigating Cancer. “They are already delivering really high quality care and they recognize an opportunity to implement our solution to do even more for their patients.”
About Navigating Cancer
Navigating Cancer was founded in 2008 as the result of two healthcare and technology veterans coming together to fill a critical gap in oncology care: a better patient experience. Driven by a shared passion to leverage technology in the healthcare space, the co-founders set out to create the first patient-centered platform for oncology. Today, our Navigating Care platform supports over one million patients and thousands of cancer care providers nationwide to lower costs, improve patient satisfaction and drive better outcomes.
About Northwest Oncology & Hematology
Northwest Oncology & Hematology (NWOH) offers today’s most effective cancer treatment, as well as individual attention and personal dedication from doctors who foster confidence and hope. The practice’s team is comprised of expert cancer specialists who provide some of the most advanced, capable and compassionate cancer care in the region. NWOH continues a tradition of excellence with leading-edge cancer care capabilities, a team of experienced cancer professionals, a team approach to patient care and state-of-the-art facilities designed for comfort, hope and – most important of all – healing. Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.
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Lexington Healing Arts Academy (LHAA) Announces Department of Veterans Affairs Approval of GI Bill Funds for Yoga Teacher Training Program
Eligible veterans can use their VA Benefits to cover the cost of attending LHAA’s 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program.
Lexington, KY (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
The Lexington Healing Arts Academy (LHAA) has received approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the use of GI Bill funds to pay for their Yoga Teacher Training Program. This means that eligible veterans and servicemembers can make use of this benefit as they pursue a career in teaching yoga.
The GI Bill was established to help veterans and servicemembers of the US military further their education. Some students make use of these benefits to acquire new skills and knowledge in order to advance their career within the military, while others prepare to enter a new field when their service comes to an end.
Yoga can be very beneficial to veterans and active duty military personnel, who may experience high levels of stress, be faced with job related physical injuries, and even suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Individuals who have turned to yoga for help managing these challenges have reported benefits such as:· reduced stress
· improved ability to connect emotionally
· improved sleep
· an overall feeling of well-being
The Yoga Teacher Training Program at LHAA is Licensed by the State Board of Propriety Education, Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), and registered with the Yoga Alliance. During the 200 hour program students explore all aspects of yoga: asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), yoga history, philosophy, ethics, yoga of sound, meditation, mindfulness, chakras, ayurveda, precise and safe alignment, business, and vast anatomy knowledge.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our Nation’s veterans,” said LHAA Executive Director Bill Booker. “They have given so much to our country, and benefits such as this are well deserved. Access to this funding can make the transition to a new career much easier, and we are thankful to be able to educate future members of this valuable and growing industry.”
Additional details on the Yoga Teacher Training at LHAA can be found online at lexingtonhealingarts.com/ yoga-teacher-training/ Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
Lexington, KY (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
The Lexington Healing Arts Academy (LHAA) has received approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs for the use of GI Bill funds to pay for their Yoga Teacher Training Program. This means that eligible veterans and servicemembers can make use of this benefit as they pursue a career in teaching yoga.
The GI Bill was established to help veterans and servicemembers of the US military further their education. Some students make use of these benefits to acquire new skills and knowledge in order to advance their career within the military, while others prepare to enter a new field when their service comes to an end.
Yoga can be very beneficial to veterans and active duty military personnel, who may experience high levels of stress, be faced with job related physical injuries, and even suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. Individuals who have turned to yoga for help managing these challenges have reported benefits such as:· reduced stress
· improved ability to connect emotionally
· improved sleep
· an overall feeling of well-being
The Yoga Teacher Training Program at LHAA is Licensed by the State Board of Propriety Education, Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), and registered with the Yoga Alliance. During the 200 hour program students explore all aspects of yoga: asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), yoga history, philosophy, ethics, yoga of sound, meditation, mindfulness, chakras, ayurveda, precise and safe alignment, business, and vast anatomy knowledge.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for our Nation’s veterans,” said LHAA Executive Director Bill Booker. “They have given so much to our country, and benefits such as this are well deserved. Access to this funding can make the transition to a new career much easier, and we are thankful to be able to educate future members of this valuable and growing industry.”
Additional details on the Yoga Teacher Training at LHAA can be found online at lexingtonhealingarts.com/ yoga-teacher-training/ Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Bright Now! Dental Hosts Free Dental Day For Veterans
Bright Now! Dental is Partnering with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation to host a Day of Giving to Veterans in Olympia, WA on September 23rd
Olympia, WA (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
The affiliated offices of Bright Now! Dental are joining forces with the Smiles For Everyone Foundation to provide needed dental care to area veterans on Saturday September 23, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bright Now Dental office at 4210 Martin Way East in Olympia.
Bright Now! Dental volunteers from offices across the region will be on hand to ensure that the maximum number of veterans can be served. The team will be providing free exams and x-rays plus oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and extractions to veterans and their dependents. Call 360.350.6486 today to schedule your Free Dental Day appointment.
Bright Now! Dental is committed to supporting the communities in which they serve, and they know how difficult it can be for veterans to get access to affordable dental care. Lori Dowling, Office Manager at Bright Now! Dental in Olympia, has first-hand experience in navigating the complexities of the veteran’s healthcare system.
“I was a Dental Technician in the Army Reserves until I was injured in the line of duty,” shares Ms. Dowling. “I know only too well how difficult it can be for disabled vets to find the care they need which is why I am so thrilled to be hosting this event. I’m honored to work for a company whose leadership feels as strongly as I do about giving back to the community.”
Many Americans have limited or no insurance coverage for dental care. The current Veteran’s Affairs health care package does not include dental benefits leaving many veterans without the ability to afford care. That’s where the Smiles For Everyone Foundation comes in. Founded in 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation is committed to providing free dental care to those in need. The organization has delivered over 10,000 smiles and $7.5 million in donated dentistry around the world.
The volunteers hope to provide services to over 100 veterans as part of this year’s Free Dental Day. Interested veterans and their families should call early to reserve a spot. Please bring your Veteran’s ID, DD214 or military ID to the appointment. For more information and appointments call 360.350.6486 or visit the Bright Now Dental Veteran’s Dental Day Blog.
About Bright Now Dental
Bright Now! Dental provides general dentistry, children’s dentistry and specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at 177 locations across the U.S. Bright Now! Dental affiliated practices makes it easy and affordable for individuals and families to get the dental care they need with convenient locations, extended hours and same-day appointments. The Bright Now! Dental mission is to create healthier smiles by making dental visits easy and enjoyable. Learn more at http://www.brightnow.com
About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation
The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 12,000 smiles and $10.5 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.
Contacts:
Bright Now Dental
Jody Martin
PR(at)smilebrands.com
714.427.1299
Smiles For Everyone Foundation
Crystal Strait
crystal.strait(at)smilesforeveryone.org
714.824.5037 Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
Olympia, WA (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
The affiliated offices of Bright Now! Dental are joining forces with the Smiles For Everyone Foundation to provide needed dental care to area veterans on Saturday September 23, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bright Now Dental office at 4210 Martin Way East in Olympia.
Bright Now! Dental volunteers from offices across the region will be on hand to ensure that the maximum number of veterans can be served. The team will be providing free exams and x-rays plus oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings and extractions to veterans and their dependents. Call 360.350.6486 today to schedule your Free Dental Day appointment.
Bright Now! Dental is committed to supporting the communities in which they serve, and they know how difficult it can be for veterans to get access to affordable dental care. Lori Dowling, Office Manager at Bright Now! Dental in Olympia, has first-hand experience in navigating the complexities of the veteran’s healthcare system.
“I was a Dental Technician in the Army Reserves until I was injured in the line of duty,” shares Ms. Dowling. “I know only too well how difficult it can be for disabled vets to find the care they need which is why I am so thrilled to be hosting this event. I’m honored to work for a company whose leadership feels as strongly as I do about giving back to the community.”
Many Americans have limited or no insurance coverage for dental care. The current Veteran’s Affairs health care package does not include dental benefits leaving many veterans without the ability to afford care. That’s where the Smiles For Everyone Foundation comes in. Founded in 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation is committed to providing free dental care to those in need. The organization has delivered over 10,000 smiles and $7.5 million in donated dentistry around the world.
The volunteers hope to provide services to over 100 veterans as part of this year’s Free Dental Day. Interested veterans and their families should call early to reserve a spot. Please bring your Veteran’s ID, DD214 or military ID to the appointment. For more information and appointments call 360.350.6486 or visit the Bright Now Dental Veteran’s Dental Day Blog.
About Bright Now Dental
Bright Now! Dental provides general dentistry, children’s dentistry and specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at 177 locations across the U.S. Bright Now! Dental affiliated practices makes it easy and affordable for individuals and families to get the dental care they need with convenient locations, extended hours and same-day appointments. The Bright Now! Dental mission is to create healthier smiles by making dental visits easy and enjoyable. Learn more at http://www.brightnow.com
About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation
The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 12,000 smiles and $10.5 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.
Contacts:
Bright Now Dental
Jody Martin
PR(at)smilebrands.com
714.427.1299
Smiles For Everyone Foundation
Crystal Strait
crystal.strait(at)smilesforeveryone.org
714.824.5037 Reported by PRWeb 2 hours ago.
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Delegation pays final tribute to those who fought in Dieppe, France
A small crowd of veterans, dignitaries and invited guests marked a final, drenched ceremony in Ottawa today in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the raid on Dieppe in France.
Reported by CP24 2 hours ago.
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Canada's new astronauts take tips from veterans in space
Canada's two new astronaut recruits chat with the astronauts currently aboard the space station and speak publicly for the last time before dedicating themselves to two years of intensive basic training. Watch LIVE starting 12:45 p.m. ET.
Reported by CBC.ca 1 hour ago.
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Live Report: Sziget Festival 2017
Hungarian event toasts its 20th birthday in style...For one week every year in August a modestly sized Hungarian island on the Danube river becomes a living, breathing almost continuous party which brings various nationalities, musical genres, and even performance art from all over the world to celebrate ‘freedom’, whilst having a bloody good time in the process.
*Sziget festival* is no stranger to Clash itself however this would be the first time I had the chance to see what all the fuss was about, to find out why this event remains one of Europe’s biggest and most popular music gatherings. Before arriving I was told that this place attracts approximately 500,000 visitors every year, and even though Clash joins in on the Friday, two days after things kick off, its clear from the start the sheer volume of people this ‘Island of Freedom’ brings together, and eventually, why.
Arriving after things started meant Clash was unable to witness the likes of *Pink* (hmm), *Biffy Clyro* (seen 'em) and *Jamie Cullum *(I’ll survive), however I did get there in time to put some travel sickness to one side, and catch the tail end of an unsurprisingly commanding PJ Harvey set over on the sites main stage. There was then time for a quick wander around in the gathering Danube dusk before seeing another UK artist well known to our ensemble of journalists from the UK. One knows exactly what to expect with Kasabian and true enough, their swagger, bounce and plethora of electric anthems, old and new, stood out for those of us with a taste for indie guitar rock.
The great success of this festival for the punter is that nothing is crammed; there’s so much going on over the course of the week that one can quite happily pin point their own personal favs, and in the meantime stumble across any number of random performances. These kind of discoveries could be had in particular over on the Classical, Opera and Jazz stage which brought together types of entertainment rarely found on many other main stream music festivals. One minute we were experiencing the legacy of Hungarian composers such as Kodály Zoltán, and the next we were back to reacquaint ourselves with Manchester veterans The Courteeners, who were majestic in reminding us that we’re "not 19 forever".
The theme of ‘whatever takes your fancy’ continued throughout weekend with the stark contrast of US punk old boys *Bad Religion* and then *Iggy Azalea*, in place for the late cancellation of Rita Ora. I'm no expert on the latter but judging by the waves of people who gathered for the energetic set it appeared there was indeed "mo bounce in the muthafuckin house".
Back on more familiar territory, on Sunday it was the turn of *White Lies* to get us going again after one two many buckets (of booze) the previous night. Energy laden electro pop numbers like 'Take it out on me' had me feeling human again before retiring for a needed seat in the VIP area to recollect some thoughts of all that had passed before we had the chance to take in more synth with the arrival of'Hurts' who did their best in soothing some of the Saturday night casualties among the group. Or though maybe they were just nice to look at.
Through into Monday it was another case of 'The Brits are coming' with the likes of *George Erza*, *Glass Animals* and *Two Door Cinema Club* taking centre stage however it would be a Canadian who surprisingly, for me at least, would be one of the festival highlights. Mac DeMarco may come across slightly safe for some tastes, at times straying into Jack Johnson territory, however his set on the smaller OTP Bank stage was exactly what we needed; a bright and upbeat set which recalled images of Daniel Johnson on one of his more lucid days.
As the festival nearer ever closer to the end it was soon time for *alt-J*, who with their breezy, bluesy beats provided ideal visuals and sounds against the late afternoon sun. There was just time to sample some remixes of Snoop Dogg and 'Wonderwall' with the official 'end show' extravaganza, led by Belgian/ Greek DJ due Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, who performed against a firework backdrop that would put a North Korean leader worship exercise to shame.
For me, though, the excitement had been slowly bubbling with the prospect of revisiting one of finest bands of our generation. *Interpol *recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of their debut album 'Turn on the bright lights' and signed off Szignet 2017 with a blistering set of classics which made us almost forgive them for their last few middling albums.
With a mixture of fan favourites from their classic debut, as well songs from 'Antics' and 'Our Love To Admire', Interpol brought Sziget 2017 to a tremendous end and offered another dimension to a festival which was already chock full. Sziget 2018? Lets see what else they can pull out the hat.
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Words: *Ray Jackson*
**B*uy Clash Magazine* Reported by Clash 14 minutes ago.
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Afghanistan vets reassured by Trump reversing calls for exit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Many veterans who have fought in America’s longest war say it’s reassuring that President Donald Trump reversed his past calls for a speedy exit from Afghanistan because they don’t want the sacrifices they’ve made to be in vain. Trump recommitted the U.S. to the 16-year-old war in a national address Monday. […]
Reported by Seattle Times 4 minutes ago.
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AccentCare Inc.’s Mississippi Hospice Care Offices Recognized for Highest Industry Standards
Mississippi hospice care provider, Sta-Home, an AccentCare, Inc. company, has been accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP).
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
Mississippi hospice care provider, Sta-Home, an AccentCare, Inc. company, has been accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP). This demonstrates that Sta-Home meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards for hospice services. Through rigorous evaluation, CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and long-term viability.
Sta-Home’s four hospice locations in Mississippi, along with AccentCare’s nine other hospice locations in Texas, California, Tennessee and Colorado, are all CHAP accredited. Sta-Home was acquired by AccentCare in March of this year.
“We are proud to add our Mississippi hospice locations to our list of CHAP-accredited offices,” said AccentCare CEO Steve Rodgers. “AccentCare has maintained this accreditation since 2013, a testament to the high quality of compassionate care that our organization delivers to patients.”
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit accreditor for community-based healthcare organizations. Through “deeming authority” granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), CHAP has the regulatory authority to survey agencies providing home health, hospice and home medical equipment services to determine whether they meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation and CMS Quality Standards.
AccentCare, Inc. is a nationwide leader in post-acute health care as well as specialized care management prior to acute episodes. Its wide variety of innovative services ranges from personal, non-medical care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice and care management.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, AccentCare has 145 locations across 11 states with regional brands including AccentCare, AccentCare of New York, Alliance For Health, Guardian Home Health & Hospice, Sta-Home, Texas Home Health and Texas Home Health Group. AccentCare has over 30 regional strategic partnerships with major health systems, physician groups and insurance companies.
With a mission to deliver consistently exceptional care for its expanding list of clients/patients and their families, AccentCare’s 20,000 compassionate professionals are committed to improving the quality of living for 89,000 individuals each year. Its approach to care consistently exceeds the industry in unplanned re-hospitalizations, faster starts of care and quality performance. Among its distinctions, AccentCare has an overall 4.1 quality star rating for all established home health agencies (sites owned, operated or acquired before March 30, 2017), with many holding HomeCare Elite distinctions. All its hospice locations are CHAP accredited, many having designations from the We Honor Veterans program.
For more information, visit accentcare.com. Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 22, 2017
Mississippi hospice care provider, Sta-Home, an AccentCare, Inc. company, has been accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program, Inc. (CHAP). This demonstrates that Sta-Home meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards for hospice services. Through rigorous evaluation, CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and long-term viability.
Sta-Home’s four hospice locations in Mississippi, along with AccentCare’s nine other hospice locations in Texas, California, Tennessee and Colorado, are all CHAP accredited. Sta-Home was acquired by AccentCare in March of this year.
“We are proud to add our Mississippi hospice locations to our list of CHAP-accredited offices,” said AccentCare CEO Steve Rodgers. “AccentCare has maintained this accreditation since 2013, a testament to the high quality of compassionate care that our organization delivers to patients.”
CHAP is an independent, nonprofit accreditor for community-based healthcare organizations. Through “deeming authority” granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), CHAP has the regulatory authority to survey agencies providing home health, hospice and home medical equipment services to determine whether they meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation and CMS Quality Standards.
AccentCare, Inc. is a nationwide leader in post-acute health care as well as specialized care management prior to acute episodes. Its wide variety of innovative services ranges from personal, non-medical care to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice and care management.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, AccentCare has 145 locations across 11 states with regional brands including AccentCare, AccentCare of New York, Alliance For Health, Guardian Home Health & Hospice, Sta-Home, Texas Home Health and Texas Home Health Group. AccentCare has over 30 regional strategic partnerships with major health systems, physician groups and insurance companies.
With a mission to deliver consistently exceptional care for its expanding list of clients/patients and their families, AccentCare’s 20,000 compassionate professionals are committed to improving the quality of living for 89,000 individuals each year. Its approach to care consistently exceeds the industry in unplanned re-hospitalizations, faster starts of care and quality performance. Among its distinctions, AccentCare has an overall 4.1 quality star rating for all established home health agencies (sites owned, operated or acquired before March 30, 2017), with many holding HomeCare Elite distinctions. All its hospice locations are CHAP accredited, many having designations from the We Honor Veterans program.
For more information, visit accentcare.com. Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.
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Delegation pays final tribute to those who fought in Dieppe, France
A small crowd of veterans, dignitaries and invited guests marked a final, drenched ceremony in Ottawa Tuesday in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the raid on Dieppe in France.
Reported by TheSpec.com 17 hours ago.
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AxiomSL Makes Strategic Business Development Hire In Asia-Pacific
SINGAPORE, HONG KONG, SYDNEY, Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AxiomSL, the global leader in regulatory reporting, data and risk management solutions, announced the appointment of David Wormald as its Asia-Pacific (APAC) Regional Sales Director. Based in Hong Kong, David will be responsible for the firm's sales and business development activities in APAC.
David has more than 25 years of industry experience including his most recent role at Thomson Reuters Financial and Risk division as APAC Regional Sales Director for Enterprise Content & Capabilities. Prior to Thomson Reuters, he was the Regional Sales Manager for NYSE Technologies and APAC Head of Business Development for Broadridge in Hong Kong. David will join the senior leadership team at AxiomSL and report into APAC CEO, Peter Tierney, based in Singapore.
Welcoming David to the firm, Peter Tierney said, "As we continue to expand in APAC, we see great value in bringing on-board industry veterans like David. In addition to Singapore, and Australia, we are seeing increasing demand from Hong Kong and the North Asian market and aim to better serve our clients within this region with David being based in Hong Kong. David has spent a large part of his career holding senior leadership roles in APAC delivering successful go-to-market strategies in his previous roles. We look forward to having him drive our growing client base and steering our business to the next level."
"2016 was a good year for our business and we expect to continue this success in 2017. We announced the appointment of a Country Manager in Australia earlier in the year and with David's arrival, we are continuing to expand our ability to support the growth of our APAC customer base." says Peter.
Commenting on his appointment David added, "I am delighted to be joining AxiomSL during this exciting phase of growth. I am encouraged to see that financial institutions in APAC are recognising the importance of systemic and strategic solutions when it comes to regulatory compliance reporting instead of opting for tactical and short-term fixes. Reporting mandates such as FATCA/CRS, MAS 610 and BCBS 239 will be part of banks' daily operations for the next 5-10 years. Firms should take the opportunity to look at longer term goals by considering the benefits of tackling regulatory compliance as a strategic data management function. I'm excited to be joining the team and am looking forward to engaging with our clients, partners and prospects across APAC."
*Notes to the Editor:*David Wormald
*David Wormald
**APAC Regional Sales Director*
David is responsible for the creation and execution of AxiomSL's go-to-market strategy for APAC. Based in Hong Kong, he oversees a team that includes account management, marketing, sales as well as pre-sales functions.
With over 25 years of experience in the financial services space, David has worked in North America and Europe but has spent more than half of his career in APAC holding key roles within business development, project management/operations and client management functions.
Before joining AxiomSL, David was with Thomson Reuters as APAC Regional Sales Director for Enterprise Content & Capabilities providing both financial and risk related solutions to clients. Prior to that, he was the Regional Sales Manager for NYSE Technologies and the APAC Head of Business Development for Broadridge in Hong Kong. His expertise lies in developing effective go-to-market strategies whilst fostering a team with the talent and skill set to execute them successfully across multiple countries.
Press contacts:
Prisita Menon
Josephine Chia
Cognito
AxiomSL
AxiomSL.Asia@cognitomedia.com
jchia@axiomsl.com
+65-6221-7310
+65-3159-1055 Ext. 648
About AxiomSL:
AxiomSL is the leading global provider of regulatory reporting, data and risk management solutions for financial services firms, including banks, broker dealers, asset managers and insurance companies. Its unique enterprise data management (EDM) platform delivers data lineage, risk aggregation, analytics, workflow automation, validation and audit functionality.
The AxiomSL platform for change seamlessly integrates clients' source data from disparate systems and geographical locations without forcing data conversion. It enriches and validates the data, and runs it through risk and regulatory calculations to produce both internal and external reports. The platform supports disclosures in multiple formats, including XBRL. The unparalleled transparency offered by the high-performance platform gives users the ability to drill down on their data to any level of granularity.
AxiomSL's platform supports compliance with a wide range of global and local regulations, including the Dodd- Frank Act -- CCAR, Basel III capital and liquidity requirements, IFRS 9/CECL, FATCA/CRS, EMIR, FDSF, BCBS 239, Solvency II, AIFMD, central bank disclosures, and both market and credit risk management requirements. The enterprise-wide approach offered by AxiomSL enables clients to leverage their existing data and risk management infrastructure, and reduces implementation costs, time to market and complexity.
AxiomSL was awarded The Asian Banker's 2016 "Best Compliance Risk Technology Implementation of the Year" as well as "Best Implementation at a Sell-side Firm" for the second year running for the 2017 Sell-side Technology Awards. It was voted Best Reporting System Provider in the 2015 Waters Rankings and was highlighted as a 'Category Leader' by Chartis Research in its 2015 Sell-side Risk Management Technology report. The company's work has also been recognized through a number of other accolades, including success in the Best Reporting Initiative category of the American Financial Technology Awards and in the Customer Satisfaction section of the Chartis RiskTech100 rankings.
www.axiomsl.com
Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20170727/1908256-1 Reported by PR Newswire Asia 16 hours ago.
David has more than 25 years of industry experience including his most recent role at Thomson Reuters Financial and Risk division as APAC Regional Sales Director for Enterprise Content & Capabilities. Prior to Thomson Reuters, he was the Regional Sales Manager for NYSE Technologies and APAC Head of Business Development for Broadridge in Hong Kong. David will join the senior leadership team at AxiomSL and report into APAC CEO, Peter Tierney, based in Singapore.
Welcoming David to the firm, Peter Tierney said, "As we continue to expand in APAC, we see great value in bringing on-board industry veterans like David. In addition to Singapore, and Australia, we are seeing increasing demand from Hong Kong and the North Asian market and aim to better serve our clients within this region with David being based in Hong Kong. David has spent a large part of his career holding senior leadership roles in APAC delivering successful go-to-market strategies in his previous roles. We look forward to having him drive our growing client base and steering our business to the next level."
"2016 was a good year for our business and we expect to continue this success in 2017. We announced the appointment of a Country Manager in Australia earlier in the year and with David's arrival, we are continuing to expand our ability to support the growth of our APAC customer base." says Peter.
Commenting on his appointment David added, "I am delighted to be joining AxiomSL during this exciting phase of growth. I am encouraged to see that financial institutions in APAC are recognising the importance of systemic and strategic solutions when it comes to regulatory compliance reporting instead of opting for tactical and short-term fixes. Reporting mandates such as FATCA/CRS, MAS 610 and BCBS 239 will be part of banks' daily operations for the next 5-10 years. Firms should take the opportunity to look at longer term goals by considering the benefits of tackling regulatory compliance as a strategic data management function. I'm excited to be joining the team and am looking forward to engaging with our clients, partners and prospects across APAC."
*Notes to the Editor:*David Wormald
*David Wormald
**APAC Regional Sales Director*
David is responsible for the creation and execution of AxiomSL's go-to-market strategy for APAC. Based in Hong Kong, he oversees a team that includes account management, marketing, sales as well as pre-sales functions.
With over 25 years of experience in the financial services space, David has worked in North America and Europe but has spent more than half of his career in APAC holding key roles within business development, project management/operations and client management functions.
Before joining AxiomSL, David was with Thomson Reuters as APAC Regional Sales Director for Enterprise Content & Capabilities providing both financial and risk related solutions to clients. Prior to that, he was the Regional Sales Manager for NYSE Technologies and the APAC Head of Business Development for Broadridge in Hong Kong. His expertise lies in developing effective go-to-market strategies whilst fostering a team with the talent and skill set to execute them successfully across multiple countries.
Press contacts:
Prisita Menon
Josephine Chia
Cognito
AxiomSL
AxiomSL.Asia@cognitomedia.com
jchia@axiomsl.com
+65-6221-7310
+65-3159-1055 Ext. 648
About AxiomSL:
AxiomSL is the leading global provider of regulatory reporting, data and risk management solutions for financial services firms, including banks, broker dealers, asset managers and insurance companies. Its unique enterprise data management (EDM) platform delivers data lineage, risk aggregation, analytics, workflow automation, validation and audit functionality.
The AxiomSL platform for change seamlessly integrates clients' source data from disparate systems and geographical locations without forcing data conversion. It enriches and validates the data, and runs it through risk and regulatory calculations to produce both internal and external reports. The platform supports disclosures in multiple formats, including XBRL. The unparalleled transparency offered by the high-performance platform gives users the ability to drill down on their data to any level of granularity.
AxiomSL's platform supports compliance with a wide range of global and local regulations, including the Dodd- Frank Act -- CCAR, Basel III capital and liquidity requirements, IFRS 9/CECL, FATCA/CRS, EMIR, FDSF, BCBS 239, Solvency II, AIFMD, central bank disclosures, and both market and credit risk management requirements. The enterprise-wide approach offered by AxiomSL enables clients to leverage their existing data and risk management infrastructure, and reduces implementation costs, time to market and complexity.
AxiomSL was awarded The Asian Banker's 2016 "Best Compliance Risk Technology Implementation of the Year" as well as "Best Implementation at a Sell-side Firm" for the second year running for the 2017 Sell-side Technology Awards. It was voted Best Reporting System Provider in the 2015 Waters Rankings and was highlighted as a 'Category Leader' by Chartis Research in its 2015 Sell-side Risk Management Technology report. The company's work has also been recognized through a number of other accolades, including success in the Best Reporting Initiative category of the American Financial Technology Awards and in the Customer Satisfaction section of the Chartis RiskTech100 rankings.
www.axiomsl.com
Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20170727/1908256-1 Reported by PR Newswire Asia 16 hours ago.
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Homeless vets tell of being traumatized by sex assault
Homeless women veterans tell horrific stories of sexual assault at the hands of their male comrades and superiors as well as the subsequent post-traumatic stress that impairs their lives.
Reported by MailOnline 12 hours ago.
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From soldier to therapist, Martin Webster is helping veterans with post traumatic stress disorder
Martin Webster lost is job, marriage and home
Reported by Cornish Guardian 6 hours ago.
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Pentagon Denounces American Nazis While Arming Ukrainian Nazis
Authored by Finian Cunningham via The Strategic Culture Foundation,
In the wake of violent protests involving white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in the US, *the Pentagon’s top military brass issued unprecedented condemnations of «racists and extremists».* One veterans spokesman said: «Anyone waving a Nazi flag must be rooted out of our society».
What makes *the Pentagon’s response to Swastika-flag-waving American Nazis rather bizarre* is that this week the US Defense Secretary, General James Mattis, is reportedly traveling to Ukraine where he is to *sign over shipments of lethal weapons to the armed forces of the Kiev regime*. That regime *openly glorifies Ukrainian regiments that collaborated with the Nazi Third Reich during the World War Two.*
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Mattis, the top Pentagon official, is *due to authorize the transfer of $50 million-worth of military gear to the Kiev regime. *This will mark the first official delivery of lethal equipment from the US. Previous military aid to Ukraine was reportedly «non-lethal». Among the inventory Mattis is signing over are Javelin anti-tank missiles.
*Modern-day regiments under the control of the Kiev regime, such as the Azov Battalion, publicly self-identify with Nazi-collaborating descendants and former pro-Nazi Ukrainian leaders like Stefan Bandera. *This Neo-Nazi ideology of the Kiev-run military is a central impetus in why these forces have waged a three-year war on the ethnic Russian population of the breakaway Donbas region in Eastern Ukraine. The latter refuses to recognize the legitimacy of the Kiev regime which seized power in February 2014 in a coup d’état against an elected government. The American CIA backed that violent coup.
Political and financial support from Washington and the European Union has underpinned the Kiev regime led by the dubiously elected President Petro Poroshenko. This is in spite of the fact that the Kiev regime continues to wage a war on the people of Donbas in violation of a peace deal – the Minsk Accord – brokered by Russia and the EU in 2015. Western governments and media accuse Russia of sponsoring the breakaway Donbas republics and their militia, and of infiltrating its troops into the region. Russia denies direct military involvement, but is believed to be supporting the self-declared Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk.
*The Pentagon’s supply of weaponry to Kiev forces will no doubt embolden their regiments to step up violations of the truce which was supposed to be implemented under the Minsk Accord. *Hundreds of breaches are reported on a weekly basis in which towns and villages in Donestk and Lugansk come under fire from heavy artillery. Alexander Zakharchenko, the leader of the Donetsk People’s Republic, has recently remarked that his defense forces «are not fighting Ukrainians, but rather Banderites» – that is, Neo-Nazi militia who adulate their Third Reich hero Stefan Bandera for assisting the German SS exterminate thousands of fellow Ukrainians deemed to be «sub-human».
The *American military support for the Kiev regime and its Neo-Nazi death squads attacking the people of Donbas is a monumental contradiction* to what the US Joint Chiefs of Staff were declaring last week about extremists on American soil.
All five of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and National Guard – issued public condemnations of the violence perpetrated by assorted white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in the state of Virginia. The latter groups were protesting the proposed removal of American Civil War statues commemorating Confederate military leaders like Robert E Lee. Counter-demonstrators claim the statues are icons of racial prejudice and white supremacy. Many of the pro-Confederate protesters were carrying Nazi flags and other fascist icons. In a deadly incident in Charlottesville, Virginia, a suspected Neo-Nazi man rammed his car into a crowd killing a woman.
US President Donald Trump came under intense public criticism for being slow to condemn the violence and for appearing to lay blame on both sides, thereby equating Neo-Nazis with anti-fascist protesters.
Prominent news media organizations, like the Washington Post, New York Times and CNN, ran editorial comments lambasting Trump for his equivocal position, which allegedly afforded the Neo-Nazi groups a degree of legitimacy. CNN ran the headline: «Trump is who we feared he was».
A New York Times oped piece declared: «The Test of Nazism That Trump Failed». Adding: «There can be no ‘two sides’. If the president is not against Hitlerism, he is for it».
*The Washington Post editorial board said that Trump had «brought the international image of the US into disrepute».*
Then there were numerous resignations by business CEOs from White House consultative panels, again in protest over Trump’s alleged association with racists and bigots. Even though to be fair to the president he did explicitly condemn such groups.
*The national controversy appeared to be catharsis for politicians, media, business leaders and public alike in which it was proclaimed that «America is not like that» – meaning, not a supporter of Nazis and fascsim. In almost ritualistic fashion, the evils of racism, fascism, white supremacy and Nazism were exorcised from the body politic – or at least supposedly exorcised.*
Joining in the catharsis were the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The New York Times reported: «In an unusually public move, the nation’s top military leaders, who typically try to steer clear of social controversy, have come out strongly against racism and extremism in the wake of violent protests over the weekend. Five of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, representing the Navy, the Marines, the Army, the Air Force and the National Guard, posted messages on social media condemning hatred and Neo-Nazis, saying that the extremist violence in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday went against the military’s core values».
As the NY Times noted, the public condemnations by the Pentagon top brass were an extraordinary rebuke to President Trump who, as titular Commander-in-Chief, is their superior.
Its report also quoted Charles E Schmidt, the national commander of the American Legion, who said: «Americans fought fascism and crushed the Nazis in World War Two, and anyone who waves a Nazi flag on our soil is, by very definition, anti-American. The disgusting displays of hatred and bigotry on display in Charlottesville dishonor all veterans who fought and died to stamp out fascism».
*The public outpouring is classic American cognitive dissonance. *Condemning Nazis at home while at the same time arming Nazis abroad. How does Nazism at home offend «our core values» when «our core values» involve politically, financially and militarily supporting Nazis in Ukraine?
*To be sure, there is a long history of such American support for Nazis in Ukraine going back to the end of World War Two, when the Pentagon and CIA covertly backed the Gehlen Organization of former Third Reich General Reinhard Gehlen and his Ukrainian Nazi partisans in their sabotage operations against the Soviet Union.*
In explaining American cognitive dissonance there are* at least two factors.*
*One is the lack of US media reporting on what is actually going on in Ukraine. *How can so many ordinary Americans be alarmed by Neo-Nazis at home while seemingly insouciant about the same kind of fascists in Ukraine? That disconnect is due to ignorance, owing to the lack of US media coverage about what is really happening in Ukraine. US media seem more concerned to report claims that Russia is the culprit for destabilizing Ukraine. Which is all part of the ongoing Russophobia in the US media distorting the reality of international relations.
*A second factor for American cognitive dissonance is that the outpouring of condemnation of white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in the US by many public figures is simply a cynical PR exercise.* Of course, the hate-filled mobs with Nazi regalia in Virginia and other US states are damaging the «American brand» of supposed liberal democracy in the eyes of the world. Therefore the imagery must be swiftly expunged from public view with vigorous condemnations. But the cynical disingenuousness is betrayed by the fact that the US is arming and bankrolling the same hate-filled Nazis in Ukraine.
The arms dealing trip by Pentagon boss James Mattis to the Neo-Nazis in Ukraine this week is the reality check on what the Washington establishment and the American military-industrial complex really think about Nazism and extremists.
*We could also add to the list the American arms dealing to fundamentalist regimes like Saudi Arabia and the covert arming of head-chopping Wahhabi terrorists. All of them are welcome clients for American militarism, in the service of US hegemonic world dominance.*
Official US condemnation of Nazis, fascists and extremists is just American public relations rhetoric. *Evidently, the condemnation has no credibility in terms of objective reality.* Reported by Zero Hedge 9 hours ago.
In the wake of violent protests involving white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in the US, *the Pentagon’s top military brass issued unprecedented condemnations of «racists and extremists».* One veterans spokesman said: «Anyone waving a Nazi flag must be rooted out of our society».
What makes *the Pentagon’s response to Swastika-flag-waving American Nazis rather bizarre* is that this week the US Defense Secretary, General James Mattis, is reportedly traveling to Ukraine where he is to *sign over shipments of lethal weapons to the armed forces of the Kiev regime*. That regime *openly glorifies Ukrainian regiments that collaborated with the Nazi Third Reich during the World War Two.*
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Mattis, the top Pentagon official, is *due to authorize the transfer of $50 million-worth of military gear to the Kiev regime. *This will mark the first official delivery of lethal equipment from the US. Previous military aid to Ukraine was reportedly «non-lethal». Among the inventory Mattis is signing over are Javelin anti-tank missiles.
*Modern-day regiments under the control of the Kiev regime, such as the Azov Battalion, publicly self-identify with Nazi-collaborating descendants and former pro-Nazi Ukrainian leaders like Stefan Bandera. *This Neo-Nazi ideology of the Kiev-run military is a central impetus in why these forces have waged a three-year war on the ethnic Russian population of the breakaway Donbas region in Eastern Ukraine. The latter refuses to recognize the legitimacy of the Kiev regime which seized power in February 2014 in a coup d’état against an elected government. The American CIA backed that violent coup.
Political and financial support from Washington and the European Union has underpinned the Kiev regime led by the dubiously elected President Petro Poroshenko. This is in spite of the fact that the Kiev regime continues to wage a war on the people of Donbas in violation of a peace deal – the Minsk Accord – brokered by Russia and the EU in 2015. Western governments and media accuse Russia of sponsoring the breakaway Donbas republics and their militia, and of infiltrating its troops into the region. Russia denies direct military involvement, but is believed to be supporting the self-declared Republics of Donetsk and Lugansk.
*The Pentagon’s supply of weaponry to Kiev forces will no doubt embolden their regiments to step up violations of the truce which was supposed to be implemented under the Minsk Accord. *Hundreds of breaches are reported on a weekly basis in which towns and villages in Donestk and Lugansk come under fire from heavy artillery. Alexander Zakharchenko, the leader of the Donetsk People’s Republic, has recently remarked that his defense forces «are not fighting Ukrainians, but rather Banderites» – that is, Neo-Nazi militia who adulate their Third Reich hero Stefan Bandera for assisting the German SS exterminate thousands of fellow Ukrainians deemed to be «sub-human».
The *American military support for the Kiev regime and its Neo-Nazi death squads attacking the people of Donbas is a monumental contradiction* to what the US Joint Chiefs of Staff were declaring last week about extremists on American soil.
All five of the Joint Chiefs of Staff – the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and National Guard – issued public condemnations of the violence perpetrated by assorted white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in the state of Virginia. The latter groups were protesting the proposed removal of American Civil War statues commemorating Confederate military leaders like Robert E Lee. Counter-demonstrators claim the statues are icons of racial prejudice and white supremacy. Many of the pro-Confederate protesters were carrying Nazi flags and other fascist icons. In a deadly incident in Charlottesville, Virginia, a suspected Neo-Nazi man rammed his car into a crowd killing a woman.
US President Donald Trump came under intense public criticism for being slow to condemn the violence and for appearing to lay blame on both sides, thereby equating Neo-Nazis with anti-fascist protesters.
Prominent news media organizations, like the Washington Post, New York Times and CNN, ran editorial comments lambasting Trump for his equivocal position, which allegedly afforded the Neo-Nazi groups a degree of legitimacy. CNN ran the headline: «Trump is who we feared he was».
A New York Times oped piece declared: «The Test of Nazism That Trump Failed». Adding: «There can be no ‘two sides’. If the president is not against Hitlerism, he is for it».
*The Washington Post editorial board said that Trump had «brought the international image of the US into disrepute».*
Then there were numerous resignations by business CEOs from White House consultative panels, again in protest over Trump’s alleged association with racists and bigots. Even though to be fair to the president he did explicitly condemn such groups.
*The national controversy appeared to be catharsis for politicians, media, business leaders and public alike in which it was proclaimed that «America is not like that» – meaning, not a supporter of Nazis and fascsim. In almost ritualistic fashion, the evils of racism, fascism, white supremacy and Nazism were exorcised from the body politic – or at least supposedly exorcised.*
Joining in the catharsis were the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The New York Times reported: «In an unusually public move, the nation’s top military leaders, who typically try to steer clear of social controversy, have come out strongly against racism and extremism in the wake of violent protests over the weekend. Five of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, representing the Navy, the Marines, the Army, the Air Force and the National Guard, posted messages on social media condemning hatred and Neo-Nazis, saying that the extremist violence in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday went against the military’s core values».
As the NY Times noted, the public condemnations by the Pentagon top brass were an extraordinary rebuke to President Trump who, as titular Commander-in-Chief, is their superior.
Its report also quoted Charles E Schmidt, the national commander of the American Legion, who said: «Americans fought fascism and crushed the Nazis in World War Two, and anyone who waves a Nazi flag on our soil is, by very definition, anti-American. The disgusting displays of hatred and bigotry on display in Charlottesville dishonor all veterans who fought and died to stamp out fascism».
*The public outpouring is classic American cognitive dissonance. *Condemning Nazis at home while at the same time arming Nazis abroad. How does Nazism at home offend «our core values» when «our core values» involve politically, financially and militarily supporting Nazis in Ukraine?
*To be sure, there is a long history of such American support for Nazis in Ukraine going back to the end of World War Two, when the Pentagon and CIA covertly backed the Gehlen Organization of former Third Reich General Reinhard Gehlen and his Ukrainian Nazi partisans in their sabotage operations against the Soviet Union.*
In explaining American cognitive dissonance there are* at least two factors.*
*One is the lack of US media reporting on what is actually going on in Ukraine. *How can so many ordinary Americans be alarmed by Neo-Nazis at home while seemingly insouciant about the same kind of fascists in Ukraine? That disconnect is due to ignorance, owing to the lack of US media coverage about what is really happening in Ukraine. US media seem more concerned to report claims that Russia is the culprit for destabilizing Ukraine. Which is all part of the ongoing Russophobia in the US media distorting the reality of international relations.
*A second factor for American cognitive dissonance is that the outpouring of condemnation of white supremacists and Neo-Nazis in the US by many public figures is simply a cynical PR exercise.* Of course, the hate-filled mobs with Nazi regalia in Virginia and other US states are damaging the «American brand» of supposed liberal democracy in the eyes of the world. Therefore the imagery must be swiftly expunged from public view with vigorous condemnations. But the cynical disingenuousness is betrayed by the fact that the US is arming and bankrolling the same hate-filled Nazis in Ukraine.
The arms dealing trip by Pentagon boss James Mattis to the Neo-Nazis in Ukraine this week is the reality check on what the Washington establishment and the American military-industrial complex really think about Nazism and extremists.
*We could also add to the list the American arms dealing to fundamentalist regimes like Saudi Arabia and the covert arming of head-chopping Wahhabi terrorists. All of them are welcome clients for American militarism, in the service of US hegemonic world dominance.*
Official US condemnation of Nazis, fascists and extremists is just American public relations rhetoric. *Evidently, the condemnation has no credibility in terms of objective reality.* Reported by Zero Hedge 9 hours ago.
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