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Monday, October 21, 2019

Advocate Health Care is enrolling adults with Down syndrome for the first research study in the Down Syndrome Clinical Trials Network Supported by LuMind IDSC Foundation

On the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital campus, Park Ridge, Illinois, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center researchers are enrolling adults with Down Syndrome who are older than 25 in the Longitudinal Investigation for Enhancing Down Syndrome Research Study (LIFE-DSR). The goal of the study is to better understand the health issues people with Down syndrome face as they age, particularly their risk for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Read related news here.

"In spite of recent advances in medical care, adults with Down syndrome continue to face very significant challenges, including a markedly increased risk of Alzheimer disease," said Brian Chicoine, MD, site principal investigator for Advocate Health Care and cofounder and medical director for the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center. "We are excited to be participating in the LIFE-DSR study and hope that this work will lead to better treatments for older people with Down syndrome." Read all the latest news.

Diagnosing Alzheimer's is complex, particularly in people with Down syndrome. With no single test currently available, diagnosis is based on an individual's history, physical examination and cognitive testing. The LIFE-DSR study will observe adults with Down syndrome to validate tests of cognition and function designed specifically for adults with Down syndrome. The clinical trials network will also collect blood samples from all study participants to aid in the development of blood tests for Alzheimer disease.

The clinical trials network is sponsored by Alana Foundation and biopharmaceutical companies, AC Immune and Lundbeck with $3 million in initial funding. LuMind IDSC Foundation directs the clinical trials network. Through a research grant, Advocate received more than $300,000 from LuMind IDSC to participate as the first clinical trial site in Illinois.

"We believe that the clinical trials network will open up greater access to clinical research for people with Down syndrome and that is why LuMind IDSC is excited to be providing funding and leadership for the first study in the network, the LIFE-DSR study," said Hampus Hillerstrom, LuMind IDSC chief executive officer.

Researchers will enroll more than 270 adults with Down Syndrome older than 25 in the LIFE-DSR study nationwide and follow them for two years. Eligible study subjects must have a study partner, and both must provide consent to participate. Participants who enroll through Advocate Health Care will be compensated $50 for each completed visit (three total) and reimbursed for up to $50 for travel costs for visits.

"We're pleased to collaborate on this innovative trial designed for patients with Down syndrome," said Katie Wozniak, director of specialty research for Advocate Research Institute. "It is a privilege to serve this important community and to partner in efforts that may advance their future care and diagnostic testing."

To learn more about the LIFE DSR Study, contact Monika Kapinos at 847-723-2243 or LGH-LIFE-DSR@advocatehealth.com.

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Right Hand Foundation Launches to Support and Uplift Underserved Communities in Atlanta

Right Hand Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding families in unstable living conditions, launched last week in Atlanta to support underserved communities, specifically Atlanta-based single mothers and their children. Founded by Courtney Stewart, the manager of Grammy-nominated artist Khalid, Right Hand Foundation provides single mothers and children long-term housing, educational programs and the tools necessary to prepare them for lifelong success. In addition to housing, the foundation offers educational programs that include financial planning, workforce training, health and wellness training, and home transition support to help create a sustainable lifestyle for these women and their families.

Stewart is creating these "Right Hand havens" by purchasing properties in various Atlanta neighborhoods and revitalizing the houses, outfitting them with modern appliances and making them comfortable, rent-free homes for a family to use while they get back on their feet. The foundation's first property in Historic College Park was recently completed and its newest tenant has plans to move in soon. After some time there, the family will be moved to a property where they will pay minimal rent and eventually, with assistance from the Right Hand team, move on to housing that is within their means. More info here.

"Atlanta is my hometown and to see these communities really suffering was something that resonated with me and I felt the drive and need to assist however I could," says Stewart. "I have always enjoyed investing in the Atlanta community whether that's with my time or investing in properties. Revitalizing the houses and using them to help those that need it seemed like the logical solution to blend my passions of real estate and giving back to the community that I love. Right Hand Foundation is the first step in a long journey for these women, and through the holistic approach we take, we are enabling them to become self-sufficient members of the community."

Right Hand Foundation is not Stewart's first experience in philanthropy. He has been supporting local Atlanta shelters since 2015 and earlier this year helped Khalid launch his own foundation, The Great Khalid Foundation, an education and arts focused initiative for communities in need. Most recently, The Great Khalid Foundation and the Right Hand Foundation hosted a benefit concert in Khalid's hometown of El Paso, Texas, for the victims and families of the August 3 mass shooting. The concert, "Khalid & Friends: A Night for Suncity," raised $500,000 for the El Paso Community Fund. Click here to read the latest news.

In order to ensure the right tenants find homes, Stewart is partnering closely with local nonprofits to find families who are a good fit for the program. Through an application process, the tenants will be referred to Right Hand Foundation and begin receiving the assistance they need. On October 10, in conjunction with Homelessness Awareness Day, the foundation hosted a private launch event in honor of their first long-term housing project being completed with notable attendees including Senate candidate Teresa Tomlinson, R&B musician Bobby V, and Linda Wolfe of The Great Khalid Foundation, among others. Photos and interviews are available upon request.

ABOUT RIGHT HAND FOUNDATION:
Right Hand Foundation provides single mothers and children with long-term housing, educational programs and infrastructure to prepare them for independent sustainability. Taking this holistic approach to supporting families in unstable living conditions is critical to preventing homelessness and putting families on a path to thrive. Right Hand Foundation works in underserved communities to uplift and guide future generations. The Foundation plans to build Right Hand "Havens" in communities throughout the country.

ABOUT COURTNEY STEWART:
As founder of Right Hand Management Group and Right Hand Foundation and co-founder of Keep Cool Records, Courtney Stewart leverages a 360-degree approach to all aspects of his business and philanthropy. By sharing a similar spirit and vision to his clients and the causes he supports, the artist manager, record label executive, and humanitarian maximizes every opportunity for success from all angles. This ability to align with artists and collaborate closely not only fostered the breakout of five-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated superstar Khalid, but it also cemented Stewart among the industry's future leaders recognized on Billboard's prestigious "40 Under 40" and named as one of Variety Magazines 2018's Hitmakers.

SnugVPN Launches Beta Program with 6 Months Free Service

There are a lot of VPN services available on the market, but not many offer six months of free service. That's the incredible offer from a newly-launched provider called SnugVPN. To assist the company in their beta testing phase, new users are invited to sign up with the service to receive six months free service, in exchange for noting any bugs and offering general feedback before it opens wide to paying customers. SnugVPN is available for the Mac and Windows as well as iOS and Android platforms via the App Store and Google Play. Anyone interested in becoming a beta tester is encouraged to visit http://www.SnugVPN.com.

Based in Panama City, Panama, SnugVPN offers military-grade 256-bit encryption and a strict no-logging policy to give their customers complete anonymity on the world wide web. There are no bandwidth limitations – SnugVPN includes unlimited data transfer, unlimited P2P and anonymous torrenting, as well as an internet kill switch (coming soon) to ensure user's data will never be exposed without VPN protection. Confidently use any public Wi-Fi network knowing that nobody can intercept your traffic or spy on your internet activities.

With SnugVPN, users can break free from censorship whether it is from their home country, employers or university. With initially starting with 9 locations and eventually growing to a presence in 49 countries, SnugVPN ensures that all users can stay anonymous and access the full web wherever they are.

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"We invite you to register for our beta program," said a SnugVPN's spokesperson "You will get unlimited access to our premium VPN network with zero bandwidth restrictions. Beta users will be granted a free six month access pass in exchange for simply providing us with feedback. Tell us what you like, what you don't like. Please report any bugs that you find. And of course – tell your friends to register as well!" Click here.

Anyone interested in becoming a SnugVPN beta tester should visit their website and provide their email address. The company will contact them with account information once their application has been selected. Please keep in mind that the selection process may take some time. Also note that as a beta version, not all features are fully implemented and will be added over time in rapid fashion, along with more servers and country locations throughout the beta testing period.

For more information and to register as a potential beta tester, please visit http://www.SnugVPN.com.

KnowBe4 Finds Email Subject Lines Focused on Security-Minded End Users are Effective

KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, revealed the results of its Q3 2019 top-clicked phishing report. More info here.

The results found that simulated phishing tests with an urgent message to check a password immediately were most effective, with 43% of users falling for it. Social media messages are another area of concern when it comes to phishing. Within the same report, KnowBe4's top-clicked social media email subjects reveal that LinkedIn messages are the most popular at 48%, followed by Facebook at 37%.

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"As cybersecurity threats persist, more and more end users are becoming security minded," said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. "They have a vested interest in protecting their online lives, so a message that sounds urgent related to their password can entice someone to click. The bad guys are always looking for clever ways to trick end users, so they need to remain vigilant."

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Rounding out its quarterly reviews, in Q3 2019, KnowBe4 examined tens of thousands of email subject lines from simulated phishing tests. The organization also examined 'in-the-wild' email subject lines that show actual emails users received and reported to their IT departments as suspicious. The results are below.

The Top 10 Most-Clicked General Email Subject Lines Globally for Q3 2019 include:

*Capitalization and spelling are as they were in the phishing test subject line.

**Email subject lines are a combination of both simulated phishing templates created by KnowBe4 for clients, and custom tests designed by KnowBe4 customers.

When investigating 'in-the-wild' email subject lines, KnowBe4 found the most common throughout Q3 2019 included:

*Capitalization and spelling are as they were in the phishing test subject line.

**In-the-wild email subject lines represent actual emails users received and reported to their IT departments as suspicious. They are not simulated phishing test emails.

For more information on KnowBe4, visit http://www.knowbe4.com.

About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 28,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4's Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.

Number 161 on the 2019 Inc. 500 list, #34 on 2018 Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and #2 in Cybersecurity Ventures Cybersecurity 500. KnowBe4 is headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida with European offices in England, the Netherlands, Germany and offices in Brazil, Australia, Japan, South Africa and Singapore.

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City of Peekskill and FUJIFILM Announce Take a Peek: Peekskill Printlife Photo Exhibition

The City of Peekskill and FUJIFILM North America Corporation have announced an open call for photos as part of their Take a Peek: Peekskill Printlife Photo Exhibition. Those who live and/or work in Peekskill are invited to submit their favorite photo highlighting the City for a chance to win a FUJIFILM INSTAX Mini 9 instant camera and be featured in the fall photo exhibit at the Peekskill Central Firehouse Community Room.

Submissions for the Take a Peek: Peekskill Printlife Photo Exhibition are being accepted through Thursday, November 14 via an online form at: https://bit.ly/2mWao0T. Up to one hundred photos will be selected for display from the eligible entries. Twenty prize winners will also be randomly chosen from all eligible entries to win one of the instant cameras valued at $69.95.

"The Take a Peek: Peekskill Printlife Photo Exhibition will showcase what drives our beautiful, diverse city — its people and businesses," said Mayor Andre Rainey. "We are thrilled to partner with Fujifilm in this exciting venture and look forward to a beautiful display this November depicting the many facets of Peekskill." Read here.

The photo exhibition is the first partnership between the City of Peekskill and the Westchester County-headquartered FUJIFILM North America Corporation. In addition to providing the instant camera prizes, FUJIFILM will also bring the 100 winning images to life as 8x10 premium mounted prints.

"When viewing an image-maker's creation, we learn what is important to them," said Tetsuya Iwasaki, President & CEO of FUJIFILM North America Corporation and President of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation. "In this instance, as part of the Peekskill Printlife Photo Exhibition, all of the images share a common importance; celebrating the City of Peekskill. As a proud Westchester-based organization, we are excited to help celebrate what makes Westchester exceptional, and Peekskill is an important part of that."

All photo submissions must be the original work of the entrant and showcase an aspect of Peekskill. Images should be high resolution (300 DPI) and in JPG, PNG or GIF format with a preferred aspect ratio of 8x10. Only one photo may accompany each Sweepstakes Registration and Entry Form with a maximum of two entries per person.

An unveiling event, open to the public, will take place on Thursday, December 12 at 10:00am in the Peekskill Central Firehouse Community Room (1141 Main Street in Peekskill). Sweepstakes rules and photo submission requirements are available at https://bit.ly/2MuFgzK. For more information and the latest updates, follow the City of Peekskill on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/PeekskillGov.

The City of Peekskill is located at 840 Main Street in Peekskill, N.Y., and can be reached at 914-737-3400 or by visiting http://www.cityofpeekskill.com.

About the City of Peekskill
The City of Peekskill is a thriving, historic community located on the banks of the Hudson River. Just under one hour north of New York City, Peekskill is culturally and economically vibrant with abundant natural resources due to its location on the river and at the gateway to the Hudson Highlands. The City's pedestrian-friendly downtown is buzzing with an array of dining and entertainment establishments. Offering artist lofts, studios, galleries and museums, Peekskill is home to a growing arts community and has no shortage of arts activities. The waterfront, with over three miles of continuous parkland, is a regional destination with a variety of active and passive recreation, as well as breathtaking views of the Hudson River. For more information, visit http://www.cityofpeekskill.com.

About FUJIFILM North America Corporation
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation consists of five operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: instant cameras and film, photographic paper; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products; film; and one-time-use cameras; and also markets motion picture archival film and on-set color management solutions to the motion picture, broadcast and production industries. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the graphic printing industry, including offset plates and supplies, digital printing equipment and large format printers and ink. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars. The Industrial Division and Corporate New Business Development Division deliver products derived from Fujifilm's core technologies. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. sells and markets a range of FUJIFILM products and services. For more information, please visit http://www.fujifilmusa.com/northamerica, go to http://www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to http://www.facebook.com/FujifilmNorthAmerica to Like Fujifilm on Facebook. To receive news and information direct from Fujifilm via RSS, subscribe at http://www.fujifilmusa.com/rss.

FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings cutting edge solutions to a broad range of global industries by leveraging its depth of knowledge and fundamental technologies developed in its relentless pursuit of innovation. Its proprietary core technologies contribute to the various fields including healthcare, graphic systems, highly functional materials, optical devices, digital imaging and document products. These products and services are based on its extensive portfolio of chemical, mechanical, optical, electronic and imaging technologies. For the year ended March 31, 2019, the company had global revenues of $22 billion, at an exchange rate of 111 yen to the dollar. Fujifilm is committed to responsible environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit: http://www.fujifilmholdings.com.

MultiTech Reinforces Commitment to Private LTE with First CBRS Industrial IoT Devices for OnGo™ Networks; Speaks on Economics of Industrial IoT at MWC Los Angeles

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MultiTech Reinforces Commitment to Private LTE with First CBRS Industrial IoT Devices for OnGo™ Networks; Speaks on the Economics of Industrial IoT at MWC Los Angeles

WHAT: Display and presentation highlight commitment to expanding support for new technologies, including CBRS Private LTE for OnGo Networks.

WHERE: Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: October 21-24, 2019
Speaker Presentation
Sara Brown, Vice President of Marketing, will address "Economics of Enterprise and Industrial IoT" at IoT 101: Digital Transformation University, October 23 at 9:45 a.m. at 403A, Concourse Level 2. Click here for more information.

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Product Display
The MultiConnect® eCell CBRS Ethernet Bridge, MultiConnect® rCell 600 Industrial CBRS Router and MultiConnect® microCell CBRS USB Dongle will all be on display at the OnGo Pavilion, West Hall, Stand 5002.

Last month, MultiTech announced the availability of a new, FCC- authorized cellular to Ethernet CBRS bridge, supporting initial commercial deployments of OnGo CBRS networks and an industrial CBRS router. Click here for release. These devices are to be the first of a broader portfolio of Private LTE devices supporting CBRS and other dedicated LTE bands around the globe in a choice of form factors that respond to the exploding demand for robust asset connectivity within industrial and enterprise applications. These solutions, as well as others from CBRS Alliance members will be on display highlighting the breadth and depth of the OnGo ecosystem.

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Other Demos:

Infosys will be showcasing live 4K streaming over CBRS using the MultiTech eCell CBRS to Ethernet bridge to deliver remote assistive support to guide. This is part of Infosys Live enterprise and smart workspaces solutions leveraging augmented reality to provide remote expertise locally, without physical presence. See it in the South Hall, Stand 1214.

JMA will be highlighting multiple CBRS use cases and solutions over its high capacity OnGo certified systems in Stand1946 in South Hall. MultiTech eCells will enable CBRS connectivity for sports and entertainment portable voice headsets and connecting Smart Venue digital displays.

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Penn State Smart Campus Summit, Tuesday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Place, State College: Gregg Zastrow, Senior Marketing Communications Manager on Learning from Smart Cities: Aligning Stakeholders to Optimize Smart Campus Value.

IoT Korea Exhibition & International Conference 2019, October 23-25, Coex, Seoul in Booth #A130: Conduit® IP67 Base Station with LoRaWAN® certified end nodes, will be showcased in a live demonstration with Yokogawa's Sushi Sensor Solution.

MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress, Thursday, October 24 at 1:40 p.m. at Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa in San Diego, CA: Sara Brown, Vice President of Marketing will moderate a panel on Revolutionizing the IoT Market and Demand Generation for Sensors with LPWAN on behalf of the LoRa Alliance.

Arrow Tech Expo 2019, Thursday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m. at Stonegate Conference Center, 2401 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169: Steven Loving, Regional Sales Manager and Dawn Rogers, Distribution Sales Manager will present on The Power of Intelligence at the Edge.

About MultiTech
MultiTech designs, develops and manufactures communications equipment for the industrial internet of things – connecting physical assets to business processes to deliver enhanced value. Our commitment to quality and service excellence means you can count on MultiTech products and people to address your needs, while our history of innovation ensures you can stay ahead of the latest technology with a partner who will be there for the life of your solution. Visit http://www.multitech.com for more information.

MultiTech Press Contact: Jennifer Costello - Phone: +1 781-715-4870, Email: Jennifer.Costello@multitech.com On site at Mobile World Congress –Sara Brown – Phone: +1 919– 699-7093, Email: Sara.Brown@multitech.com

MultiTech Reinforces Commitment to Private LTE with First CBRS Industrial IoT Devices for OnGo™ Networks; Speaks on Economics of Industrial IoT at MWC Los Angeles

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MultiTech Reinforces Commitment to Private LTE with First CBRS Industrial IoT Devices for OnGo™ Networks; Speaks on the Economics of Industrial IoT at MWC Los Angeles

WHAT: Display and presentation highlight commitment to expanding support for new technologies, including CBRS Private LTE for OnGo Networks.

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