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Friday, May 18, 2018

New Book Says Listening to Children Will Fix Our Broken Schools

Listen to the Children: How empowering students can fix our broken schools provides an important point-of-view on de-colonizing today's ailing educational system, and healing it through love, attachment, and emotional safety in the classroom.

Author Stacy Pulice, Ph.D., has written an essential new guide to reforming our schools: Listen to the Children is already among the top 10 books on Amazon under "Education & teaching/Reform and Policy/Charter Schools."

Today's educational system is broken, an archaic process based on a colonization that is both dulling and ineffective. Sadly, teachers, administrators, and parents are asked to buy into this colonizing model by a compulsory government school system.

In this must-read book, Pulice implores us to tap into the creative souls of children, listen to them, and acknowledge that students and teachers alike are suffering. Listen to the Children shows that if we approach educating our children from a life- and soul-affirming place, they will thrive. Click here.

Pulice's research within schools has the potential to powerfully impact and improve the education of children in America, and around the world. Listen to the Children argues persuasively that healing will be found through an educational system that focuses on the development of the whole child, one that allows for attachment, relationship, and love in education, factors known to be primary in the developing child. Read all the latest news.

Pulice will be reading and discussing her book 3-4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Tecolote Book Shop in Montecito, CA, and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Chaucer's Bookstore in Santa Barbara, CA.

Interested readers can purchase Listen to the Children at booksellers everywhere, and online at Amazon and Weeping Willow Books.

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ICTS International N.V. Announces Financial Results F/Y/E December 31, 2017 - Shows Strong Growth In All Parameters

International, N.V. ("ICTS") announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017. Revenue for the 2017 year was $297,682,000 as compared to $255,576,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016. Gross profit for the 2017 year was $43,673,000 compared to $32,649,000 for the year 2016. Net income for the 2017 year was $5,770,000 or $0.28 per share compared to $2,342,000 or $0.20 per share for the calendar year 2016. Read latest news here.

Mr. Menachem Atzmon, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated: "I am very pleased with management's strategic and operational leadership of the Company which has led to these positive results. ". Read this for more information.

About ICTS International N.V.

ICTS specializes in the development and implementation of innovative security concepts and solutions designed to meet the needs of a variety of industries, mainly aviation transportation, border control and sensitive facilities. ICTS International benefits from over two decades of expertise and international operational experience in transportation security, with a particular emphasis on high-risk environments, passenger processing transactions and the integration of security services to provide a comprehensive security solution. The company also offers a wide variety of customized training programs, tailored procedures and a wide range of security consulting services. The company has developed and implemented unique technological solutions, based on its comprehensive approach to security, designed to enhance the level of security, while accelerating the security check process. For more information, visit http://www.icts-int.com. Read all the related news.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding the Company's business strategy and future plans of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, both general and specific to the matters discussed in this press release. These and other important factors, including those mentioned in various Securities and Exchange Commission filings made periodically by the Company, may cause the Company's actual results and performance to differ materially from the future results and performance expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to provide public updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statements made herein to reflect changes in the Company's expectations or future events.

Contact:

ICTS International NV
Alon Raich +31 20 347.10.77
mail@ictsinternational.com

whiskerDocs® Announces Pet Initiative with Careington International Corporation

whiskerDocs®, the leading provider of telehealth support for pet parents, is pleased to announce their new joint initiative with Careington, a top provider of health and wellness discount programs in both the U.S. and the UK.
The trend to provide pet-friendly work places and benefits is gaining momentum in the United States largely because, more often than not, pets are considered family. Offering pet insurance and pet care services is an ideal way to establish work places as pet-friendly.

"Most pet owners contact us trying to determine whether their pet needs immediate attention," says Trevor Page, president and co-founder of whiskerDocs. "They're contacting us to find out if they have to take time off work to deal with a health concern related to their four-legged family member. Our data shows that nearly 80% of the issues that come up do not require urgent veterinary intervention. This makes the pet owner happier, keeping employees at work, reducing anxiety and stress for both the pet parent and the pet. In short, 10 minutes with whiskerDocs can save hours of time at an emergency clinic. And that's good for everyone." Read related news here.

Careington is now offering whiskerDocs, the leading 24/7 pet hotline providing instant, real-time access to veterinary experts as part of an extraordinary suite of products and services.

About whiskerDocs: Headquartered in Skokie, IL, whiskerDocs supports close to 1 million pet parents throughout North America, offering telephone support, email, mobile messaging and live chat services. Since 2011, whiskerDocs has been providing advice to pet parents for behavior, emergency, wellness care, training, and questions about symptoms. Visit whiskerdocs.com to learn more.

About Careington:
Since 1979, Careington International Corporation has provided affordable, money-saving solutions to members in the U.S. and is the first company to bring discount dental and vision programs to the U.K. Dedicated to improving access to affordable care, Careington's non-insurance discount plans can be marketed as stand-alone products or can complement more traditional insurance options to deliver savings for under-insured or uninsured individuals. Careington provides innovative, money-saving health and wellness solutions to more than 15 million members. For further information on our products and services, on-site administration and custom marketing solutions, visit http://www.careington.com.

ICTS International N.V. Announces Financial Results F/Y/E December 31, 2017 - Shows Strong Growth In All Parameters

Mr. Menachem Atzmon, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated: "I am very pleased with management's strategic and operational leadership of the Company which has led to these positive results. ".

About ICTS International N.V.

Contact:

ICTS International NV
Alon Raich +31 20 347.10.77
mail@ictsinternational.com

Frederick Arts Council Adds New Board Member; Elects Paula Rubin-Wexler Secretary

The Frederick Arts Council announces that Dr. Peter Kremers has been added to its board of directors, and board member Paula Rubin-Wexler has been elected Secretary of the organization dedicated to advancing and investing in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for Frederick County. Read news here.

Dr. Peter Kremers is a graduate of Duke University and The University of Wisconsin Medical School. His postgraduate education included residency and fellowships in radiology and interventional radiology in Boston and Georgetown. He is the current director of Breast Imaging and Breast Intervention for Frederick Memorial Regional Health System. An interest in water-gardening, beginning with a small water garden at his home, evolved into his role as co-founder and chairman of Color on the Creek, a large public water garden in Frederick. He also conceived and co-founded Sailing Through the Winter Solstice, a sister organization that brightens the Carroll Creek Linear Park during the winter months. Dr. Kremers appreciates the positive role that public art, in varied form, can play in enhancing and enriching our lives. Be alert to read related news.

Paula Rubin-Wexler has been a member of the FAC board since May of 2017 and has since been very active with the organization. Her election to the position of Secretary comes after former Secretary Frank Goldstein had to recuse himself due to illness. Paula is a former New York City advertising professional and is now a local award-winning artist. Solo and group exhibits include TAG/The Artists Gallery, The Delaplaine Arts Center, Artique Underground at Volt, and she was recently featured in a show at the Blue Streak Gallery in Wilmington, Delaware. She has served on other boards including The American Advertising Federation, The Yellow Barn Studio, The DC Ad Club, and more, and her work is in private and public collections, nationally and internationally.

"Both Ms. Rubin-Wexler and Dr. Kremers have demonstrated their commitment to our mission through their work in the community," said Will Randall, President of the Frederick Arts Council. "We look forward to continuing to benefit from their leadership in matters of arts and culture within our growing organization."

About the Frederick Arts Council
The Frederick Arts Council invests in a vibrant and cohesive arts community for the people of Frederick County. The organization fosters an environment where the arts flourish in the community through grants and scholarships, arts advocacy, and links to essential resources. FAC is responsible for large-scale programming such as the Frederick Festival of the Arts, Art in the Park, and Frederick County's Arts in Education grants.For more information about the Frederick Arts Council, visit http://www.frederickartscouncil.org.

Old Trapper Smoked Products to Debut Two-Story Log Cabin and Fireplace Chimney at Sweets and Snacks Expo 2018 in Chicago

Old Trapper Smoked Products will be an exhibitor at the National Confectioners Association's Sweets & Snacks Expo May 22nd - 24th in Chicago, Illinois. Billed as a one-stop shop for convenience store buyers to find new snack products, stay ahead of market trends, and discover pre-trend products, the Sweets & Snacks Expo will bring more than 800 exhibitors displaying more than 2,000 products together in front of thousands of attendees over the event's three days. Read all the related news.

Elaborate New Display Will be a Showstopper
During the event, Old Trapper Smoked Products will reveal its new trade show display, which is an actual replica of the Old Trapper's forest cabin. Constructed of real Pacific Northwest timber, the imposing two-story display is designed to highlight the brand's authentic heritage and to dominate the showroom floor in the same way Old Trapper's products are driving growth in the meat snack category.

Expo attendees who visit the booth can sample Old Trapper products, preview branded display racks, get free Trapper swag, and watch clips of the Old Trapper's hilarious adventures on multiple ultra hi-def flat-screen monitors positioned throughout the booth, including one massive screen measuring more than 120 inches mounted on the display's exterior. Expo attendees will be able to locate the new booth with ease by looking for its smoking chimney stack towering over the sales floor, which also serves as an ingenious reminder of Old Trapper's delicious, real wood-smoked flavor.

Investing in Continued Growth
For Hans Evenson, Old Trapper's vice president of sales, the new high-profile booth signals the company's emergence as a high-level player in the consumer packaged goods market. Read related news here.

"Over the last five years, we've seen demand for our products explode exponentially in all corners of the country," Evenson said. "We're no longer content being the northwest's favorite jerky brand. Instead, we want to take our rightful place as the best beef jerky manufacturer in America. Our new booth is a symbol of this confidence and an investment that will help our retailers sell more of our product."

About Old Trapper Smoked Products
Old Trapper Smoked Products has produced its signature line of authentic handmade meat snacks from its headquarters in Forest Grove, Oregon since 1969. That 50 years of experience, complemented by continued investments in state-of-the-art processes, result in top-quality products that are distributed nationwide.

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Exciting Creative Announcements from Health & Wellness Agency Trajectory LLC

Two of the nation's leading healthcare industry awards competitions – The Aster Awards and Healthcare Marketing Awards – recognized Trajectory for its Total Integrated Advertising Campaign work.

The Aster Awards is the nation's most elite competition dedicated to recognizing the most talented healthcare marketing professionals for outstanding excellence in advertising, marketing and communications. Healthcare Marketing Awards is the oldest and largest healthcare advertising awards competition recognizing exceptional quality, creativity and message effectiveness. The competition garners over 4,000 entries each year.

Trajectory won a Silver Award from each competition for its Total Integrated Advertising Campaign for the launch of Pennsylvania-based Tower Health. The system-wide rebranding and relaunch to introduce TOWER HEALTH – formerly Reading Health System – followed the organization's acquisition of five CHS community hospitals. Continue reading.

Trajectory worked early on with leadership to plan and orchestrate system-wide brand direction, and internal and external launch. The culmination was the organization's award-winning integrated launch marketing campaign – RISING BOLDLY.

On a related front, Trajectory is excited to announce the hiring of industry veteran Jo Maggiore as VP, Creative Director. A native New Yorker, Jo has over 20 years of driving creative for clients across beauty, global CPG, healthcare/pharma and wellness & sport performance. Click here to read the latest news.

With experience spanning both client and agency, Jo began her agency career at a small but highly recognized NYC agency called Angotti Thomas Hedge. From there, her path to "bringing good things to good people on their path to living well" carried her to Ammirati & Puris, Ogilvy, Y&R and Droga5. Jo was most recently Creative/Digital Director at GNC. While there, she was responsible for strategic product positioning and creative campaign development through to production of all GNC's wellness integrated marketing initiatives. Randi Brody, Trajectory Co-President, said, "We expect Jo to bring tremendous new energy, vision, knowledge and leadership to both our collective team and our clients."

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