Jessica's Press Releases: December 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

Award-Winning Pastelist Linda Gross Brown Closes Year Out With Honors and Exhibitions

In the short time since fall has begun Linda Gross Brown has won multiple honors for her work and has been accepted into various upcoming exhibitions. "Footsteps #7" was awarded the Chicago Pastel Painters' Award of Excellence at the 2018 Chicago Pastel Painters' Exhibition, "Treehaven #1" got an Honorable Mention at the Rejoice in Art! Juried Exhibition, and "Footsteps #16" got an Honorable mention in the Pastel Guild of Europe's Open Online Competition. "Footsteps #14" was accepted into both the 90th Grand National Exhibition of the American Artists Professional League and the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's 122nd Annual Open Exhibition. Click here to read the latest news.

Looking back on the year, "Sunset, Gulf of Mexico #2" was shown at the 2018 Great Lakes Pastel Society National Exhibition and "Footsteps #12" was shown at the 2018 Academy Center for the Arts Annual National Juried Exhibition. "Footsteps #16" won the Light/Shadow Award at the American Artists Profesional League's Annual Exhibition.

Later on in the year, "Footsteps #16" was shown at the American Artists Professional League's 2018 Celebrating the Spirit of America Show, while "Treehaven #1", "Snowtracks #1", and "Footsteps #5" were shown at Pastel en Périgord's 2018 International Pastel Show in France.

Continuing the "Footesteps" series successes, "Footsteps #12" won the Cheap Joe's Art Stuff Award at the Hudson Valey Art Association's Annual Exhibition, "Footsteps #16" was shown at the Allied Artists of America's 2018 Annual Exhibition where it won the Diane B. Berhard Silver Medal Award in Pastel and was also shown at the Degas Pastel Society's 17th Biennial National Exhibition, "Footsteps #15" was a finalist in the Artist's Magazine's 35th Annual Competition, and "Footsteps #7" along with "Footsteps #10" were accepted into the Chicago Pastel painters Seventh Biennial Member Juried Exhibition.

Additionally, "Treehaven #1" and "Tracks in the Sand" were shown at the Rejoice in Art! Juried Exhibition.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Releases Research on Marketing-Related Technology

EXHIBITOR magazine, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, has released the results of its 2018 Marketing Technology Survey, which queried exhibit and event professionals from nearly 200 companies on their experiences with and opinions of marketing-related technologies employed on the trade show floor and as part of their organizations' corporate events.

According to this year's survey results, 96 percent of respondents currently use technology to enhance their marketing efforts in some way, with 84 percent employing various technologies inside their trade show exhibits and 54 percent incorporating technology into their companies' corporate events. Compared to 2016, that marks a 5 percent increase in the number of companies using technology to enhance their exhibits; whereas, event usage has only increased 3 percentage points in the past two years.

Not surprisingly, the most notable increases in exhibit- and event-related technology usage since 2016 were seen in mobile apps, smartphones, geofencing, and virtual reality — each of which experienced growth rates of 50 percent or more. Growth also was reported for microsites, tablet PCs, touchscreens, augmented reality, digital signage, and streaming video. Meanwhile, Quick Response (QR) codes, projection, and virtual events have plateaued, with usage statistically unchanged since 2016.

"Survey results signal that RFID and audience response systems are poised for significant growth," said EXHIBITOR magazine's editor Travis Stanton. "Several respondents report actively considering incorporating those technologies into their 2019 exhibits and events."

Respondents who have used various technologies in the context of their exhibit- and event-marketing efforts indicate that those technologies have led to increases in booth traffic, brand awareness, and sales leads, as well as improved relationships with clients and enhanced staffer/attendee interactions at trade shows and events. And while fewer than a quarter of exhibit managers who have used technology to enhance their trade show exhibits proactively set measurable goals to gauge the effectiveness of those applications, the vast majority (72 percent) report that the technologies they used met or exceeded initial objectives.

"It's worth noting that a drop in tech usage occurred between 2014 and 2016, and today's metrics have essentially rebounded to the adoption and application rates measured in 2014," said Stanton. "The data also imply companies that are incorporating marketing-related technologies are dipping their toes deeper into the techno tidal pool than they were in the past, adopting and incorporating multiple technologies, as opposed to one or two applications at a time as the data indicate they were doing back in 2010."

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Full results from the 2018 Marketing Technology Survey will be published in the December issue of EXHIBITOR magazine, and the article is also available online.

About Exhibitor Media Group
The leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, Exhibitor Media Group publishes the award-winning EXHIBITOR magazine, a monthly publication featuring best practices in trade show marketing. EXHIBITOR's learning events include: EXHIBITORLIVE, the professional development conference for trade show and corporate event marketers; EXHIBITORFastTrak accelerated learning conferences; and EXHIBITOR eTrak, professional online learning. Exhibitor Media Group is also the founder and sponsor of CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer), the industry's only university-affiliated professional certification program. Learn more at http://www.ExhibitorOnline.com.

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research Announces 10-year Anniversary

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research is celebrating a successful end to its 10th year in operation.

"The rigorous nature of clinical studies requires a superior patient experience, in order to maintain high retention and completion rates," says Dr. Vishaal Mehra, CEO of Artemis Institute for Clinical Research. "We started with one location, a couple of trials and a handful of loyal patient volunteers on October 22, 2008," added Dr. Mehra. "In 2018 alone, we are proud to have screened more than 800 study participants across our three locations."

A leader in Principal Investigator and Patient Focused clinical research, Artemis expanded to three sites in Southern California, covering multiple counties and serving varying populations. Offices are located in downtown San Diego (serving Central, Southern San Diego County and Baja California, Mexico), the City of San Marcos (serving the North County of San Diego), and the City of Riverside (serving the Inland Empire).

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Founded by Dr. Vishaal Mehra, Artemis enrolls patients in trials for psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine and women's health. "The scientific advances made possible by clinical research is what motivates our team of over 70 professionals to pursue the most challenging studies. We work to improve the efficacy of today's medical treatments."

For more information, please visit: https://artemis-research.com/.

About Artemis Institute for Clinical Research
Artemis Research is a leading Principal Investigator and Patient Focused clinical research company dedicated to advancing medical treatments through rigorous, process-driven trial management. Artemis specializes in Psychiatry/Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Women's Health initiatives. Established in 2008 by colleagues who bring more than 50 years of combined research experience, the Artemis team is committed to a more thoughtful and professional approach to conducting clinical trials. With multiple locations serving Southern California including San Diego, San Marcos and Riverside, each Artemis site is fully equipped to conduct complex clinical research trials on behalf of sponsors and study patients.

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Give Your Dog the Gift of Identity with Embark Vet in Mediaplanet’s “Pet Wellness” Campaign

This campaign is in partnership with industry leader Embark Vet, innovator of the leading DNA test for canine breed identification and health, that helps owners better understand and care for their dogs. Embark was founded to improve the lives of dogs of generations to come by collaborating with the best researchers and veterinarians worldwide to better dog health and wellness.

The print component of "Pet Wellness" was distributed within Thursday's edition of LA Times with a circulation of 261,000 copies and an estimated readership of 783,000. Its digital component was distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit http://www.modernwellnessguide.com/topic/pet-wellness

This campaign was made possible with the support of the ASPCA, American Kennel Club, Cesar Milan, Emma Kenney, Michelson Found Animals, American Humane, Manny the Frenchie, Lil BUB, Hamlet the Piggy, Embark Vet, Halo Pets, Canine Companions for Independence, Pet King Brands, Spectrum Brands, CBD Dog Heath, Zoetis, Whitebridge Pet Brands, and Ace Hotels.

About Mediaplanet
Mediaplanet is the leading independent publisher of content-marketing campaigns covering a variety of topics and industries. We turn consumer interest into action by providing readers with motivational editorial, pairing it with relevant advertisers, and distributing it within top newspapers and online platforms around the world.

About Embark
Embark is dedicated to the health of all dogs with the goal of ending preventable disease in canines. The dog DNA test currently looks at over 160 genetic health conditions, as well as over 250 breeds. For more information about embark or to find out how to test your own pup for his or her unique breed makeup, visit http://www.embarkvet.com

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Vendome Guide to St Barths – Celebrating the Island’s Unique and Enduring Appeal

WIMCO Villas announced today the publication of the 18th edition of The Vendôme Guide to St Barthelemy. The 137-page glossy magazine draws on well-known photographers and illustrators, and explores St. Barths through the eyes of a first time traveler, showcasing the beaches and restaurants that have made the island famous, as well as the bountiful array of private villas for rent.

"This issue is particularly special, as we were about to go to print last year when Hurricane Irma hit St. Barths," said Heather Warburton, Creative Director. "The residents of St. Barths, as well as loyal travelers helped the island rebound in remarkable speed, and we wanted to reflect that in this year's magazine."

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Within every issue, readers will find practical information such suggested activities, an island map, the best flight routes, and a note about WIMCO's concierge services, all written with a nod to the discerning traveler. Editor Ray Parish contributed heavily to the feature writing, while Quentin Warren provided copyrighting expertise. Both are well-acquainted with St. Barths and frequent partners. New to this issue, however, are collaborations between photographers and illustrators.

Jake Rosenberg, Creative Director from The Coveteur spent a week in St. Barths photographing two villas as well as island scenes with British model Penny Lane ("Life & Style", "Bon Temps"). Food writer and photographer Regan Baroni detailed the joys of cooking at home in "Dining Chez Vous", spending a week at Villa VUE in Colombier. Illustrator Ashley Begley provided whimsical island depictions and St. Barths motifs, while heralded Italian artist Emiliano Ponzi sketched the afterword of the magazine, a visual rumination on the difference a year makes.

"At WIMCO we tend to favor the softer side of luxury – that a stunning villa and thoughtful service offers a setting for memories and special moments with great friends and family. It was important to imbue that sense of delight, whimsy, and authentic snapshots of beauty throughout the magazine by way of these talented artists," Warburton adds.

In addition to a number of articles and pictorials, the magazine features over 60 pages of private villas for rent, and real estate listings. While WIMCO offers more than 370 villas on the island, varied in size, style and budget, the villa section aims to inspire guests to picture themselves at one of them through a collaged-style format.

After a quieter season in December 2017, St Barths will experience one of the busiest holiday seasons in recent years. Bolstered by a strong economy, guests are returning in droves for a number of reasons: the island's intimate size and sense of community, the depth of choice when it comes to dining, and a certain unencumbered sophistication that's akin to Europe in the summer. It's these remarkable qualities, too, that The Vendôme Guide aims to capture in this newest edition.

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The Vendôme Guide will be mailed to WIMCO's clients and will also be placed in every villa in St. Barths to delight clients vacationing there over the holidays. To obtain a copy of the magazine or to request more information about its contents please contact: HWarburton(at)wimco.com

About WIMCO Villas:

Founded in 1983, WIMCO Villas is the top villa rental and concierge service company on St. Barths. In addition, WIMCO offers high-end properties throughout the rest of the Caribbean and Europe, including Anguilla, Turks & Caicos, Tuscany and Mykonos. Featured in CondeNast Traveler, Forbes, Harpers Bazaar, GOOP, and The Today Show, WIMCO is known for its unparalleled personal concierge service and dedicated Villa Specialists who average 15 years of experience with the company.

To inquire about villas or learn more about WIMCO, visit wimco.com, @wimcovillas, or email info(at)wimco.com. To speak directly with someone, please call 1-888-749-8459.

JWRX Uses Micro Moments to Increase Content Marketing Reach

Content marketing was introduced as a marketing tool a few short years ago. In its early stages it was easy to get attention in a news style fashion using this concept.

In 2018 content marketing has gotten very busy and loud. Businesses are having a harder time being seen and heard. Content marketing worked well for awhile. Then social media channels began to dampen the reach. Consumers need to have content flash in front of them that they identify in micro moments that capture attention.

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That's why Jana Rowland and Jt Clough decided to merge their companies together to form JWRX.io and provide a real solution by simplifying the process as a team.

Rowland and Clough noticed a common theme with their marketing firm clients. Most were trying to be on any and all social media channels. Messages were too long and every message does not portray well on every channel. JWRX techniques go against what many marketing firms will direct their clients to do. Instead of being everywhere they've used micro moments on the right channels for each client, increasing reach with engagement.

JWRX.io is a Business Consulting and Marketing Content Firm that solves complex business problems by leveraging content and technology using micro moment concepts to capture people's attention. Clough has been in marketing since 1988, while Rowland was born in 1988. She's now been in the marketing world for the last 6 years while Clough has been marketing for 30 years as of May 2018. Follow their story on LinkedIn JWRX Business Page. Read all the latest news.

What these two dynamic women bring to the current marketing world is the combination of understanding how to market with transparency using tried and true methods while weaving the best of technology into how and why a marketing message is published. When it gets down to it, they are known to take the fluff out of what most big agencies will tell a company it needs and get down to the reality of how to capture attention to create real paying customers.

JWRX uses a simple formula to catch those moments with content that answer "I want to know" moments, "I want to go" moments, "I want to do" moments and "I want to buy" moments. They then take those moments and transfer them to a simple system any business from small to large can use to speak directly to their consumer.

JWRX is a Consulting Firm that helps our clients (action-takers) SOLVE Complex Business Problems by Leveraging Content and Technology. We help C-Level Executives to small business owners create authentic reach that converts to real customers.

Stay Safe During Winter Holidays - Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com Presents A New List Of Driving Tips

Statistics show that drivers are 22% more likely to be involved in a car collision around Christmas and New Year's Eve. The reasons are simple to understand: more cars on the roads and numerous flashy billboards. People lose focus, are impatient and susceptible to causing accidents. Drivers who want to avoid being involved in an accident should follow these tips:

Leave sufficient space between you and the vehicle in front: Usually, drivers should follow the "3-4 seconds", meaning that they should keep 3-4 seconds distance from the car ahead. However, during winter it is recommended to leave more room, especially when driving on roads that have not been fully defrosted. Keep this in mind when approaching a parking lot near a hypermarket/mall.

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Adjust the speed and driving style to the weather and road conditions: Speed limits are based on perfect road conditions. In winter driving conditions, going 65 mph on the highway is really risky. Reduce speed to a safer limit. Also, do not be stressed by a driver behind you who is tailgating or flashing his lights. Think of your safety first. If necessary, pull to the side of the road to let the driver pass.

Pay attention to traffic hazards around parking lots: Parking lots are more dangerous than one may think. Pay extra care to the surrounding traffic when parking near a mall or hypermarket. This time of the year malls and hypermarket are under assault by frantic shoppers. And not all of them are good drivers. Some of them may even be distracted by all sorts of billboards and TV screens.

Deactivate cruise control. Deactivate cruise control when driving on a road covered with ice or snow. If the vehicle loses traction on a patch of ice, cruise control will accelerate to try to maintain speed. In many cases, the driver will lose control and the car will collide with another vehicle or a structure.

Inspect the car before driving. Make sure that the battery is not near-depletion, the tires have a consistent thread and the liquids are at acceptable levels. Also, check if all lights are working properly. More info here.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. Read news here.

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TiedIn Media Launches Redesigned Website For Social Life Magazine

Long Island marketing agency, TiedIn Media recently launched a redesigned website for Premier Luxury Publication, Social Life Magazine. This magazine aimed at an elite crowd of the Hamptons needed a look that communicated this message of luxury and affluence.

The newly designed website is just as simple and clean as the previous design, but with an updated design and added visual interest. Clean, organized, and bright are the words that come to mind when navigating throughout the website, a site visitor can easily access posts on any of the high-end celebrities that have been highlighted in the articles or scroll to see more featured articles. The navigation guides visitors to articles of different categories and showcases event photos as well as a calendar of events. Overall, the newly design website communicates the desired message to their target audience in a way that is improved and more effective. Read all the related news.

More about Social Life Magazine: Social Life magazine is the premier luxury publication for the Hamptons, celebrating 16 years in print. Their content — luxury lifestyle on local, national, and international levels — targets high net worth and high-income individuals who summer on the East End of Long Island. Printed on top-quality paper stock with seamless binding, the composition of the magazine itself mirrors the affluent market in which it is distributed. Luxury consumers turn to Social Life to peruse upscale content, the most exclusive event photos in society, read in-depth interviews with celebrities, and review sophisticated fashion editorial. By captivating our readership through unparalleled luxury content, they have established ourselves as the must read magazine for the affluent readers in the Hamptons and Manhattan.

More about TiedIn Media: As a marketing agency, TiedIn Media believes in connectivity. Connectivity is what drives the bond between business and customer; it can only be achieved by creating a brand that people can relate to or a brand that is "tied in". TiedIn Media works with clients to gain the deepest understanding of the business, thus defining a brand's essence. TiedIn Media gives the brand a look, a feel, a voice, and a story, which ultimately ties a business and its customers together.

Saturday, December 29, 2018

Space Probe Delivers ‘A Message from the Neighbours’ in New Science Fiction Novella

Earth's radio telescopes detect a message from intelligent life, in Vincent J. Hyde's new science fiction, "A Message from the Neighbours" (published by Balboa Press). As a spaceship approaches, Director of Space Research Joseph Samuels wonders: are these aliens friend or foe? The book is available for purchase at: https://www.amazon.com/Message-Neighbours-Vincent-J-Hyde-ebook/dp/B07JYL8DC6. Click here.

A space probe from another galaxy is heading toward the Earth's solar system. Two unarmed astronauts are sent to intercept the space probe one light year from the solar system. When the space probe connects with the shuttle, the space probe's occupant, a robot called Interface, gives the astronauts a visual recording that he explains is the "Message from the Neighbours." Once the astronauts return to Earth, the message plays. It turns out that the message, delivered by Interface's image, is a description of the status of the neighbours star system some 300,000 years ago. Click here to read the latest news.

Hyde hopes that his book pushes readers to consider that "Intelligent life elsewhere in the universe may not necessarily be aggressive and violent if one believes in a Creator."

About the Author
Vincent J. Hyde was born in September 1954 in Calcutta, India. While living in Calcutta he studied in Saint Xavier's College. He migrated to Sydney, Australia, in February 1970. While living in Sydney, he completed his secondary education at Marcellin College and Merrylands High School, where he obtained his higher school certificate in 1973. He completed the electrical engineering degree course at the University of New South Wales in 1979. He earned a postgraduate diploma in illumination design at the University of Sydney in 1983. He worked as an electrical engineer at the NSW Public Works from 1979 to 2014 and retired from active engineering duties in 2014. Since 2014 he has been writing to continue his professional development. He has written two books published by Balboa Press: "Heaven and Earth" and "A Journey from Dust to Consciousness." He is a current member of the Institution of Engineers Australia, a retired Chartered Professional Engineer.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter. Read news here.

Learn and Play Montessori Announces New Blog Posts for Four Top-rated Fremont Preschools that Provide Quality Learning Opportunities

Learn and Play Montessori, a provider of four top-rated preschools in Fremont, California, at https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/, is proud to announce new blog posts on key information for 2019 for its Fremont preschool locations. Parents living around the Fremont area can use the new posts to review child care, preschool, or even kindergarten opportunities to help prepare young children for lifelong learning. Parents may expect to find a quality preschool school teaching the Montessori method close to the East Bay city of Fremont, California.

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"Fremont is a large city, and that means more parents with specific demands for their young children," explained Harpreet Grewal, director of Learn and Play Montessori. "Our new Fremont informational posts highlight all four Montessori preschools in the area. Posts for each location will tell parents exactly what they can expect." More info here.

Bay Area parents and interested persons can review the new page and posts for Fremont preschools at https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/blog/if-you-are-looking-for-montessori-schools-learn-and-play-montessori-has-four-in-fremont-california/. Montessori preschool locations in Fremont include the following neighborhoods: Irvington, Niles, Peralta, and Maple. Commute-friendly daycare can help parents find the right child care either close to home or near a work location. To learn more about the Niles, Fremont preschool, please visit https://www.learnandplaymontessori.com/niles-fremont.php. It should be noted that the location is on the border with Union City, making it a popular choice for residents looking for the best Union City preschools as well.

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FOUR FREMONT PRESCHOOLS SCORE HIGH FOR PARENT SATISFACTION AND EASY TRIPS ACROSS TOWN

Here is background on this release. The amount of time East Bay parents spend commuting could depend on the location of a desired child care facility. A top daycare in a smaller-sized city might mean a five-minute drop-off and pick up schedule. If a family lives in a larger town, the best daycare option could be twenty minutes away. Longer drive times can impact parent commute schedules. If the goal is to find Fremont preschools with a Montessori curriculum, several locations in one city can be advantageous.

Parents searching for quality childcare (including preschool or kindergartent options) in a Montessori environment can find four locations in the city of Fremont. Niles, Maple, Peralta, and Irvington locations provide the award-winning Montessori method for children ages two to six years old. An easy pit stop to a nearby campus can cut drive time for working parents. Indeed, less time on the road could result in more time with the family after work. For these reasons, Learn and Play Montessori has announced a new listing of blog posts for four Fremont preschools.

ABOUT LEARN AND PLAY MONTESSORI

Learn and Play Montessori aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Whether parents are looking for a Montessori School in Danville, a Blackhawk preschool or a top-rated Montessori School in Dublin / San Ramon, Learn and Play has a campus for their child or children. Bay Area parents searching for Walnut Creek preschool options could find the right fit in Danville. All schools use the famed Montessori method, offering programs from childcare to daycare, preschool to kindergarten, in not only Danville, Fremont, Dublin or San Ramon but also in nearby towns such as Alamo, Blackhawk, Diablo or San Ramon on the I-680 corridor as well as Walnut Creek.

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The Harbour Agency Joins the “100-Day Challenge” and Adopts Ambitious Goal

The 100-Day Challenge includes homeless youth providers, advocates, researchers, government agencies, philanthropists and young people uniting behind a common goal:

LIA TODAY 2019 Article Submission Guidelines Have Been Released

The Laser Institute of America's (LIA) bimonthly newsletter, LIA TODAY, has released its 2019 Guest Article Guidelines. LIA TODAY is a digital publication with a rich history of promoting the latest in laser materials processing, safety, medical applications, research and development, history, and business.

With the industry's constant growth, thousands of scientists, manufacturers, vendors, and end users of lasers and photonics are searching for all things innovative in the field. In order to meet this surge in demand, LIA is seeking newsworthy content that covers challenges and innovations in the field of photonic materials processing, laser safety, and laser market trends.

Topics and industries of interest include energy storage, aerospace, DoD non-aerospace, automotive, medical devices and biotechnology, microelectronics and integrated circuit fabrication, Internet of Things, and research and development. Read latest news here.

"Authors interested in contributing to the LIA TODAY should review the guest article guidelines and contact LIA," says Liliana Caldero, an editor of the publication.

The latest November/December 2018 issue of the LIA TODAY encapsulates LIA's 50th anniversary celebrations, a record-breaking ICALEO, through to articles on nano-scale and micro-scale 3D bio-printing. This, as well as all previous issues, can be read online via the official website.

To learn more or to submit to the LIA TODAY, please see the full 2019 Guest Article Guidelines.

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Friday, December 28, 2018

Collaborative VR Experience that Generates Leads at Trade Show Innovated by Design Center

Design Center recently designed and developed a collaborative VR (virtual reality) project for a major institutional cleaning products company, designed to draw booth visitors and generate leads at an international event for the world's largest cleaning-related organizations.
This was the second VR project for this long-term client. This time, the goal was to attract attention and deliver quality leads.
"We were looking for an exciting way to drive traffic to our booth and create engagement; keep it low-key, interactive and still imprint our message," the client said. "The VR experience needed to educate players about our products in an engaging way and be more than just a fun game."
Design Center President Ken Haus said, "This was a challenge, but we don't shy away from challenges. We simply don't have a shortage of in-house skills. This makes Design Center nimble, and proactive."
Design Center had already been internally innovating and testing a collaborative VR experience that had the potential to revolutionize VR—essentially enabling the person with the headset to be aided by an assistant with a tablet. This project was Design Center's second collaborative project for a client.
By combining users in a virtual space with users on mobile devices, Design Center's collaborative VR innovation creates an integrated experience that is more inclusive than traditional VR. The connected approach allows for real-time collaboration through shared goals, complimentary skills and tandem exercises that are more engaging and more impactful.
"Not everyone is going to want to put on a headset," Haus said. "By creating a collaborative experience, we can get around that."
To fully leverage the VR project, Design Center created a leader board that not only kept track of scores, but allowed the client to gather leads at the event.
"People liked the competitive aspect," Haus said. "They would come back multiple times because it was a fun experience that people wanted to play. It created the pull the client was looking for. Players walked away with a better understanding of their products and, in some cases, becoming an excellent lead."
The end result was that, in addition to the crowds observing the action, over 300 people participated in the VR experience at the booth.
"This is a major tradeshow for us that we attend every year," the client said. "Because of the VR experience that Design Center created, this year we had good conversations, got a lot of hot leads and had a much better conversion rate than we had last year."
As with most of the products Design Center develops, the client will be able to reconfigure the platform for other projects—including mobile applications. "We will probably build off this project next year for the same event," the client said. "But in the meantime, we will also use it for our regional shows. There's just no question that there has been and will continue to be a big pay off from this project. I definitely would recommend Design Center and I already have."

Founded in 1969, leading software designer and developer Design Center turns strategic insights into reality through app development, virtual reality solutions, custom software and more. Rooted in design and energized by digital, Design Center creates engaging, long-term solutions that streamline business and spark conversation. The company's user-experience-focused approach to design, development and implementation produces solutions that deliver value and profitability for clients. Among the company's value adds is AppKits, a proprietary application management engine, that ensures the company's solutions perform at the highest level. Design Center serves some of the world's largest organizations from their headquarters in centrally located St. Paul, Minn. To contact Design Center call 651-699-6500 or visit http://designcenterideas.com/. Review project information and client references at: https://clutch.co/profile/design-center. More info here.

SBIR Person of the Year, 2018 - Mr. Craig Owens of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

The SBIR Person of the Year honors an individual who has made extraordinary efforts and contributions to promote and help grow America's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

How do you bring large prime defense contractors and small businesses together for the good of the war fighter? Just ask Craig Owens, SBIR Program Manager at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.

In the complex environment of DoD SBIR, small businesses looking to win DoD SBIR awards often have to integrate their developments to work on weapons platforms that were designed by large DoD prime contractors. Owens brings clarity to the small businesses via friendly but frank discussions on how to approach, work, and partner with primes such as Lockheed. Read here.

Owens is a requested speaker/presenter at all major SBIR events, and also participates in outreach to underserved communities where his efforts range from train the trainers to outreach and guidance to talented but underserved small businesses such as woman owned, 8(a) minority owned, veteran owned and others.

The SBIR community knows they can always depend on Owens to help, and are grateful to Lockheed Martin for that support. Owens recently received the 2018 Champion of Small Business Technology Commercialization Award from the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC) in honor of his contributions to SBIR. Be alert to the latest news.

In recognition of his exemplary hard work, dedication and vision, Mr. Craig Owens of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the SBIR Person of the Year for 2018. More information and pictures are available at https://sbir.tv/poy/18poy.htm

TV News Alert: Behind-the-Scenes and Live Times Square New Year's Eve Event Coverage

BEHIND-THE-SCENES, PRE-EVENT COVERAGE OF TIMES SQUARE 2019

Pre-New Year's Eve footage featuring the arrival and installation of the "2019" numerals atop of One Times Square; the assembly and lighting of the New Year's Eve Ball; Good Riddance Day; Confetti Test; and other preparations.

Pre-event coverage will be available via download, featuring 16 x 9 HD broadcast quality video, B-Roll footage (encoded as H.264), broadcast and web quality pre-packaged EPKs, photos and press releases.

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Live coverage of the Times Square New Year's Eve festivities with exclusive panoramic views from proprietary camera locations with the ambient and natural sounds of the revelers. Highlights include the lighting and raising of the New Year's Eve Ball at 6 p.m. EST, hourly countdowns, activities engaging the revelers, AP's year-in-review video, live musical performances by 2019 GRAMMY Award Nominee Bebe Rexha ("Meant to Be," "Me, Myself & I", "I'm a Mess" and John Lennon's "Imagine") and alt-pop band lovelytheband ("broken," "these are my friends" and "maybe, i'm afraid"), a performance by Southern California dance crew The Lab, a Military Salute medley by the USO Show Troupe and well-known journalists representing the Committee to Protect Journalists will join the Mayor of New York City to push the Waterford Crystal button that signals the Ball Drop. This clean, uninterrupted feed will be provided free of charge to media organizations around the world on a non-exclusive basis solely for their use in creating television programming relating to the event. Additional information, including a schedule of events and talent is available at: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/new-years-eve/index.aspx. Be alert to the latest news.

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VIA FIBER IN HD 1080i/59.94: Monday, December 31, 2018; 4 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST

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VIA SATELLITE IN HD 1080i/50: Monday, December 31, 2018; 11:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST (Tuesday, January 1, 2019; 0445-0515 GMT)

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Pinnacle Performance Institute Announces New Sales Training Paradigm, and New Website Launch with Plans for New Online Academy

Pinnacle Performance Institute has launched a new website, and lays the groundwork for an upcoming interactive training portal online, amidst a fast growing e-learning global market.

The newly designed website offers a secured, state-of-the-art platform that is easily accessible from any device, scalable, and interactive with all key social media platforms.

"We are thrilled about our new branding, and about our new website as a pathway to truly make a difference in a market that is way overdue for re-tooling, and a new pathway to our new client engagement model. Long before our inception in 2017, we knew that the market continues to evolve at a rapid pace, but the professionals that call on that market are not keeping pace. We saw this gap as a very tangible opportunity to bring to market new and dynamic ways of engage the key stakeholders in any client organization." Brad Guerreiro, Founder and CEO, said. "We believe the new website will allow visitors to discover the new Sales Training Paradigm, and how to receive world-class, 21st century sales training based on real, battle-tested experience, long before they ever step one foot in a client Pinnacle Sales Academy corporate event, or attend one of our 4-day sales training conference events.

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The online academy is under development and it will be accessible via a members area, where students can enroll in a self-paced, structured program of choice, with full access to video, audio, and a document library.

The website will be updated constantly with new videos, audio podcasts, event announcements, promotions, and more. Visitors are encouraged to explore the website and sign up for direct emails for the latest updates, tips, and special offers.

For more information about training by the Pinnacle Performance Institute, and Pinnacle Sales Academy, visit BradGuerreiro.com.

About Brad Guerreiro

Brad Guerreiro is the founder and CEO of the Pinnacle Performance Institute. The main focus targets actionable performance strategies and approaches to enable regular individuals, CEOs, sales forces, executives, and top athletes to break through current models of performance, and perceived limitations. Brad leverages over 25 years of global executive experience, and over $25 billion in business performance. For more information visit the website's About page. Be alert to read related news.

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Leading NYC Web Design Firms Receive Awards for December 2018 from 10 Best Design

10 Best Design is pleased to announce the winners of its Best NYC Web Design Firm awards for December 2016, with Ruckus Marketing, Blue Fountain Media and Fantasy being featured as the top three contenders.

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For the month of December 2018, the best web design firm was Ruckus Marketing with a rating of 98 percent. Blue Fountain Media came in second place as one of the best NYC web development firms, with a rating of 96 percent. This company is the second-largest firm on December's list of the best web design firms. Fantasy, a relatively new contender on 10 Best Design's lists of what could be the best NYC web development firm, finished in third place with a rating of 96 percent, just like Blue Fountain Media. Fantasy is a top web design agency that employs more than 250 people.

These latest rankings by 10 Best Design are important because of the impact that effective web design can have on businesses. Without websites that run smooth, store data securely, come off as appealing to visitors, and load quickly, businesses are prone to be left in the dark. Even though the substance of companies' output should matter more than the presentation of their sites and respective Rolodexes of web pages.

In today's day and age, considering that more people use the World Wide Web than ever before, it has never been more important to stick out online than competitors. Since online shopping, visiting Google and other review-hosting sites for reviews, and checking out what's said about companies or products on social media before buying them are all becoming more and more popular, successful businesses treat the management of their online presences more seriously than ever.

Unfortunately, simply having a great website is not good enough to win over customers from competitors and grow a company's respective market share. Quality web design must be paired with proper digital marketing to garner sufficient interaction from visitors and high-quality search engine optimization work to be found by web users in the first place. The best website in the world cannot go very far by itself. Only with the best help can web pages become the most popular in their respective lines of business.

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For this reason, 10 Best Design will likely always be in business. Less than two years ago, 10 Best Design started publishing lists of the best English-speaking search engine optimization, website design, and digital marketing firms across North America. In the past, potential clients of companies that provide web services would be forced to randomly choose from web-related service providers, make decisions based on word of mouth, or hope to find objective reviews somewhere on the Internet.

For more information about this month's winners, visit http://www.10bestdesign.com.

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FEED #1: LIVE NEW YEAR'S EVE COVERAGE OF TIMES SQUARE 2019

Live coverage of the Times Square New Year's Eve f estivities with exclusive panoramic views from proprietary camera locations with the ambient and natural sounds of the revelers. Highlights include the lighting and raising of the New Year's Eve Ball at 6 p.m. EST, hourly countdowns, activities engaging the revelers, AP's year-in-review video, live musical performances by 2019 GRAMMY Award Nominee Bebe Rexha ("Meant to Be," "Me, Myself & I", "I'm a Mess" and John Lennon's "Imagine") and alt-pop band lovelytheband ("broken," "these are my friends" and "maybe, i'm afraid"), a performance by Southern California dance crew The Lab, a Military Salute medley by the USO Show Troupe and well-known journalists representing the Committee to Protect Journalists will join the Mayor of New York City to push the Waterford Crystal button that signals the Ball Drop. This clean, uninterrupted feed will be provided free of charge to media organizations around the world on a non-exclusive basis solely for their use in creating television programming relating to the event. Additional information, including a schedule of events and talent is available at: http://www.timessquarenyc.org/events/new-years-eve/index.aspx.

NORTH AMERICAN FEED:

VIA FIBER IN HD 1080i/59.94: Monday, December 31, 2018; 4 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST

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VIA SATELLITE IN HD 1080i/50: Monday, December 31, 2018; 11:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST (Tuesday, January 1, 2019; 0445-0515 GMT)

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TV News Alert: Behind-the-Scenes and Live Times Square New Year's Eve Event Coverage

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FEED #1: LIVE NEW YEAR'S EVE COVERAGE OF TIMES SQUARE 2019

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VIA FIBER IN HD 1080i/59.94: Monday, December 31, 2018; 4 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST

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INTERNATIONAL FEED:

VIA SATELLITE IN HD 1080i/50: Monday, December 31, 2018; 11:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST (Tuesday, January 1, 2019; 0445-0515 GMT)

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Space Probe Delivers ‘A Message from the Neighbours’ in New Science Fiction Novella

Hyde hopes that his book pushes readers to consider that "Intelligent life elsewhere in the universe may not necessarily be aggressive and violent if one believes in a Creator."

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Best San Francisco Web Design Firm Awards Issued for December 2018 by 10 Best Design

10 Best Design has announced the most recent winners of its Best Web Design Firm awards for the San Francisco Bay Area, honoring EIGHT25MEDIA, KNI and Fluid. To claim a spot as a top San Francisco web design firm a company must achieve excellence in multiple categories.

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These awards are given by 10 Best Design to honor the top web design firms that are based in or near San Francisco. Each month web design firms are honored with these prestigious awards in an effort to spotlight companies that go above and beyond in their efforts to serve clients in many sectors.

This month's list of top San Francisco Web design firms includes Eight25Media. This firm has built more than 500 websites and is a certified Google Partner. The services provided by this full-service firm include mobile web design, UI design, and marketing to help clients reach a target audience.

Also highlighted on the list of award recipients is leading web design firm KNI. Kurt Noble, Inc. has established itself as one of the premier web design firms in San Francisco by providing superior design and excellent customer service. This firm is able to design and code advanced websites that create a positive environment for visitor engagement. Read news here.

Fluid is top web design firm as well as an award-winning agency that specializes in e-commerce website platforms. The company has been designing state-of-the-art websites for over 15 years. The goal at this firm is to bring retailers and customers together with interactive and responsive web design. Fluid employs a large team of talented professionals in all areas of web development.

This new monthly award from 10 Best Design was created to recognize excellence across the entire spectrum of web design. Factors that are considered are web design capabilities, customer service, and client retention. Each firm that is honored has been subjected to a complex selection process.

Those who are seeking web design in the San Francisco area can trust each of the winners of this award to deliver quality service and professionalism. Each firm honored takes great pride in its ability to help clients achieve a unique vision for websites that enhance brand recognition.

For more information about this month's winners, visit http://www.10bestdesign.com.
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TV News Alert: Behind-the-Scenes and Live Times Square New Year's Eve Event Coverage

BEHIND-THE-SCENES, PRE-EVENT COVERAGE OF TIMES SQUARE 2019

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FEED #1: LIVE NEW YEAR'S EVE COVERAGE OF TIMES SQUARE 2019

NORTH AMERICAN FEED:

VIA FIBER IN HD 1080i/59.94: Monday, December 31, 2018; 4 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST

VIA SATELLITE IN HD 1080i/59.94: Monday, December 31, 2018; 10:00 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST

INTERNATIONAL FEED:

VIA SATELLITE IN HD 1080i/50: Monday, December 31, 2018; 11:45 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. EST (Tuesday, January 1, 2019; 0445-0515 GMT)

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Does Saving Money at Walmart Really Help You Live Better?

"Save Money. Live Better."

In 2007, Walmart changed its slogan from "Always Low Prices, Always," to the one we know now "Save Money. Live Better." But, does the slogan hold true?

In a new article released in Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy (AEPP) "Do Walmart Supercenters Improve Food Security?" Charles Courtemanche from the University of Kentucky along with Art Carden, Xilin Zhou, Murugi Ndirangu, discover whether opening Walmart Supercenters closer to residents will improve the food security. Read this for more information.

Courtemanche says, "Previous research links Walmart Supercenters to higher obesity rates. Our study examines the other side of the coin: that the low food prices at Walmart can also lead to beneficial changes in eating habits by making it easier for families to afford enough food. In other words, Walmart's cheap food may enable some people to eat too much, but it also helps others to eat enough."

The article is available online for a limited time. If you are interested in setting up an interview with Charles Courtemanche, please contact Allison Scheetz in the AAEA Business Office.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org.

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