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Friday, November 8, 2019

“Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind” To Be Available in Audio Format

To mark the 45th year anniversary of the discovery of the most famous hominid fossil in the world, "Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind" is being released as an audiobook narrated by the author and her discoverer, Dr. Donald Johanson.

One of the most accomplished scholars of human origins, Johanson has produced some of the field's most groundbreaking discoveries, including the most widely known and thoroughly studied fossil of the 20th century, the 3.2-million-year-old "Lucy" skeleton.

The 20th century was peppered with important early-human fossil finds, but Johanson's 1974 discovery in Ethiopia that added a crucial link, prompting major revisions in our understanding of human evolution. "Lucy" possesses an intriguing mixture of ape-like features ( a projecting face and small brain) but also characteristics we consider human, such as upright walking, marking an important step on the path to Homo sapiens.

In the early 1970s the remote region of Ethiopia known as the Afar Triangle was terra incognita and its potential for illuminating our evolutionary past was unrecognized. In spite of the desolate and hostile nature of the area Johanson, with meager funding led an expedition to a site known as Hadar and began to unearth a treasure trove of fossils, including Lucy, that walked the planet some 3 to 4 million years ago. So revolutionary were these discoveries that the entire story of how we became human required substantial revision. Now some 45 years later we know more details of the vital picture of how humans came to be, but the general outlines of the human family tree proposed by Johanson's early work continue to form the core of that story.

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Johanson is committed to sharing and explaining his scientific discoveries to the general public. His efforts in this have reached across multiple media—including television, books, and his award-winning science website http://www.becominghuman.org, in addition to lecturing at universities, corporations, and public forums. Johanson is the founding director of the internationally respected Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University and is available for interview.

The audiobook is published through Blackstone Publishing, one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the U.S., and can be purchased at Audible. Read all the latest news.

Learn More About Johanson:

Co-author of 9 books his most recent books are:

Johanson, D.C. and Kate Wong. March 2009. Lucy's Legacy: The Quest for Human Origins. New York: Harmony Press.
Johanson, D.C. and B. Edgar. 2006. From Lucy to Language. New York: Simon and Schuster; 2nd Edition.

Some web sites:

TIME Interview
Lucy's Legacy: The Quest for Human Origins
Donald Johanson 1991 Academy of Achievement Award

"We cannot fully grasp who we are and where we are headed as a species until we have a more complete knowledge of our evolutionary roots." - Donald C. Johanson - paleoanthropologist

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Realtor Terry Rasmussen and Redemption Ridge Bring Hope to Survivors of Sexual Exploitation

According to the U.S. Department of State, more than 100,000 youth are at risk for trafficking into the sex industry in the United States annually. To support survivors of sex trafficking, Redemption Ridge is hosting its Christmas at the Ridge Dinner Extravaganza on Tuesday, December 3, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Grand Valley Ballroom, Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, OR.

The charity event will feature moving redemption stories, music, raffles, and a buffet dinner, all to benefit Redemption Ridge, which provides healing and restoration to female victims of commercial domestic sex trafficking in a safe and loving family environment in order to give them hope and a future.

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"Come out to support this worthy cause and help us bring hope and healing to survivors impacted by the devastating effects of sexual exploitation," said Rasmussen, principal broker of the Rasmussen Real Estate Group at John L. Scott Medford and president and chairman of the board of Redemption Ridge. "Attendees will be moved and inspired by powerful testimonies of the transformational healing taking place in the lives of young survivors of sex trafficking at our Grace House."

Redemption Ridge opened Grace House as a residential care facility for under aged, female victims of human trafficking and compound sexual abuse. The altruistic organization's mission is to create successful pathways to healing for female survivors of sexual exploitation through exceptional restorative services and safe homes.

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For ticket and/or sponsorship information about Christmas at the Ridge, please visit http://redemptionridge.org/christmas-at-the-ridge-2019/. To donate directly to Redemption Ridge, please visit https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=abfd1f.

As a Realtor, Terry Rasmussen listens to serve his clients' desires as he works to satisfy their home selling and/or buying needs. His extensive experience in residential real estate translates to the client's comfort and confidence as they move through the sale transaction.

About Terry Rasmussen, Rasmussen Real Estate Group
Terry Rasmussen works with both buyers and sellers. The Rasmussen Real Estate Group with John L. Scott Real Estate is comprised of a team of experienced buyer's agents, lenders, escrow personnel and home inspectors that assure you that every detail of your transaction will be treated with the expertise you deserve. For more information, please call (541) 734-5245, or visit https://www.therasmussengroup.com/. The office is located at 871 Medford Center,
Medford, OR 97504. Read latest news here.

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Dog Portrait Project Helps People with Dementia and Their Families Honor Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with Doggies for Dementia Photographs

Doggies for Dementia is a program that raises awareness for Alzheimer's Disease and gifts special photo sessions to those impacted by Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The program founder, Carmen Davailus recognized the power of images to change the world after witnessing the isolation, loneliness, and stigma of dementia.

Photo Shoot Media Availability Interview Opportunities: Photographer Carmen Davailus (Buck), 95-year-old Carol Joyce Burns who has Dementia, Carol's family and caregivers

Interview Opportunities: Photographer Carmen Davailus (Buck), 95-year-old Carol Joyce Burns who has Dementia, Carol's family and caregivers

Photo/Video Opportunities: Premier of video/slideshow of Carol and her family's session in the theater (surprise for Carol)

Date: November 15, 2019

Time: 3:30 pm

Free Doggies for Dementia Photo Shoots Provide Comfort and Ease Loneliness
Photographer Carmen Davailus Buck combines pet therapy and portrait therapy to bring peace to people who have dementia and their families. "A professional portrait of a loved one gives families something special to hold on to as they cope with a devastating illness," she said. Davailus, a Texas native, has traveled all over the country to do these free portrait sessions. She noted, "My goal is to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and other dementia diagnoses everywhere in America."

While portraits capture precious memories, it can be uncomfortable or unnerving for someone with Alzheimer's Disease to sit for a photo shoot, especially with a photographer they don't know. Carmen removes roadblocks by inviting dogs into the portrait sessions. "This allows me to capture people in natural and spontaneous situations," said Davailus. "A dog brings out their personalities in such a beautiful way that the portraits often move families to tears. They become treasured family keepsakes." Davailus became passionate about helping people with Alzheimer's Disease during four decades as a nurse practitioner. She noticed many patients and their families suffered from loneliness and isolation and wanted to find a way to bring them some joy. She knows that families dealing with dementia are often financially strapped. So, she never charges for her Doggies and Dementia portraits. She noted, "The program is designed to gift the family photos and an experience that they wouldn't normally have." Read all the latest news.

Community Support Needed to Continue the Program: The photographer relies on corporate sponsorships to offset the costs involved. So far, she has worked with skincare company Rodan and Fields and The Legacy at Georgetown Senior Living Center. "It's a wonderful opportunity to help an individual and to help raise awareness for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias," she said.

About Carmen Davailus (Buck): Carmen Davailus Buck is an Austin-based photographer and former nurse practitioner who has extensive experience supporting people who have Alzheimer's Disease. During four decades working in healthcare, she helped thousands of people who had dementia. They inspired her to write her award-winning book, Just See Me – Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia.

MixComm Secures $8.6M in New Financing to Accelerate Millimeter Wave Development

MixComm, an innovative millimeter wave pioneer with breakthrough 5G performance, today announced it has secured $8.6M in Series B funding led by existing investor, Kairos Ventures. These funds will be used to accelerate staffing and the introduction of its millimeter wave products.

5G has great potential but is challenged by the robustness of millimeter wave signals, the cost of deployment and power required. MixComm addresses these challenges with millimeter wave solutions offering industry leading output power and energy efficiency. Founded in 2017, MixComm has quickly leveraged many years of research and technology development at Columbia University combined with a very experienced management team.

"This new financing round reinforces our belief that MixComm will play a leading role in 5G by addressing the challenges standing in the way of its profitable deployment and adoption", said Mike Noonen, CEO of MixComm. "We are thrilled with the support of our partner Kairos Ventures and the response to our millimeter wave technology and products."

"mmWave 5G is at a critical juncture, with new technologies required for successful deployments over the next couple of years", said Dr. Harish Krishnaswamy, MixComm CTO and co-founder. "Kairos has been our partner on this journey over the past couple of years and we look forward to this exciting next phase."

"Kairos Ventures is thrilled to continue to support MixComm as they provide a critical enabling technology for the 5G revolution," said Dr. Travis Blake, the Kairos Principal for Physical Sciences and MixComm Board Member. "We firmly believe that this exceptional team will deliver results that will change the world."

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About MixComm Inc.
MixComm, based in Chatham, N.J., is a fabless semiconductor company developing transformative solutions for emerging wireless applications and markets. MixComm was co-founded in 2017 by Dr. Harish Krishnaswamy of Columbia University's Engineering School and Frank Lane, formerly Senior Director at Flarion Technologies and Vice-President of Technology for Qualcomm. The company's technology is based on breakthroughs from Dr. Krishnaswamy's CoSMIC lab at Columbia University and is funded by Kairos Ventures. The founding team has a proven track record in RF Integrated Circuit research and development and in commercializing cutting-edge RF silicon at both startup and large semiconductor companies. Read news here.

About Kairos Ventures
Kairos Ventures invests in groundbreaking innovations, patents, and early-stage ventures originating from the top scientific minds. Through partnerships with select US universities and research labs, Kairos seeks patented ideas from scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs and nurtures those ideas to build companies that have the promise to deliver a remarkable impact on our world while generating outsized returns for our LPs. Read latest news here.

Dog Portrait Project Helps People with Dementia and Their Families Honor Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with Doggies for Dementia Photographs

Photo Shoot Media Availability Interview Opportunities: Photographer Carmen Davailus (Buck), 95-year-old Carol Joyce Burns who has Dementia, Carol's family and caregivers

Interview Opportunities: Photographer Carmen Davailus (Buck), 95-year-old Carol Joyce Burns who has Dementia, Carol's family and caregivers

Photo/Video Opportunities: Premier of video/slideshow of Carol and her family's session in the theater (surprise for Carol)

Date: November 15, 2019

Time: 3:30 pm

How Pet Therapy Changed One Man’s Life and Career -- Navy Vet’s dog inspired the brand, Beast & Buckle

There's a special bond between dogs and their human caretakers that goes beyond companionship and loyalty. For one dog owner turned entrepreneur, the one-of-a-kind relationship was so heartfelt, it saved his life.

"Without Clark, I don't know if I'd still be here. The pain of my father's suicide and my own battle with depression took a huge toll on me, one with which I constantly and severely struggled. Clark gave me a new lease on life - I had a reason to wake up every day and smile. He is that important to me and that impactful on my life."

Stew Anderson is the "human" co-founder of Beast & Buckle along with his "furry four-legged" co-founder, a French bulldog named Clark. For Anderson, this business venture wouldn't be possible without Clark. Their unshakeable bond began before creating the dog accessory line.

In 2016, Anderson's world turned upside-down when his father passed away. The next year plunged him into a deep depression. Looking for ways to help him lift his spirits, his mother and sister suggested he get a dog. Although Anderson was always a dog lover, he didn't have many opportunities in the past to own one with his time in the Navy followed by jobs involving travel.

His sister first introduced him to Clark through his puppy photo, and Anderson knew right away that the little gray Frenchie was the best friend for whom he'd been searching. Meeting and bringing Clark home turned out to the best life decision that even changed his whole career trajectory to design Beast & Buckle's flagship harness collection.

"I created Beast & Buckle products because I love my dog more than anything in the entire world," he said. "I wanted him to have something that was safe and comfortable and high-quality but I also really wanted something that would reflect his personality because he's such a fun little guy."

While few dog owners will embark on a journey like Anderson's, scientific studies are uncovering the multiple benefits animals have on humans. Evidence shows how pets can improve mental health and physical factors such as lower blood pressure.

Anderson is a shining example of how animal therapy has the power to transform. With his darkest days behind him, this co-founder is ready to empower others on two and four legs.

About: Beast & Buckle creates stylish and premium quality reversible dog harnesses, leashes and accessories for your four-legged friend. With designs to match the likes of any dog owner or occasion such as Donut, Mimosa, Baseball, Wine, Pizza and more, the core values of this brand are that dogs are on this planet to share love in the world with their human and vice versa. Beast & Buckle is committed to supporting the great organizations that help dogs and humans lead great lives through our "10% Promise." Every year, Beast & Buckle donates 10% of profits to charities supporting animals.

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Nourigen Labs Launches Innovative Product Line to Help Change the Way Women Age… From the Inside

Tampa-based natural products innovator, Nourigen Labs announced their commitment to helping women defy the clock with the launch of their latest dietary supplement breakthrough, AgelessLX®.

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AgelessLX® is a powerful combination of ingredients formulated exclusively for women. The product blends the 5x patented compound, Calcium HMB (a natural metabolite of the amino acid leucine) with biotin, horsetail extract, vitamins D3 and K2. These targeted, clinically tested ingredients were strategically and purposefully selected to improve the visible effects of aging. Be alert to read related news.

AgelessLX® supports the most common visible signs women face as they mature by increasing muscle strength, increasing fat loss, improving body composition, reducing fine facial lines and wrinkles, boosting energy and endurance, while promoting thicker, stronger hair and nails.

While AgelessLX® alone serves as a woman's main defense against the clock, Nourigen Labs coupled the product with a digital lifestyle program kit called the Ageless Transformations™ Health Reset Program. This companion program to the AgelessLX® dietary product provides crucial tools, education and a step-by-step roadmap to help women discover how beneficial changes in their nutrition, fitness, stress, sleep and relationships enhance their health in ways they can see and feel.

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This innovative, breakthrough program includes 60 distinct daily workouts, 3 unique nutrition plans, curated fitness equipment, and a private online community where women support one another through their shared program experiences. Led by an all-woman, expert clinical faculty, the online course integrates the latest scientific research on aging with deep clinical education to help women live vibrantly.

"Consumers spend a lot of money on nutritional supplements, and very few can say with confidence that their health has changed for the better as a result," says Nourigen Labs VP of Product Innovation, Michele Drielick. "We want to push the industry toward a new level of accountability for results that consumers can actually see, feel and measure."

Dr. Robert Sheeler a practicing physician and former Editor of the Mayo Clinic Health Letter assisted Nourigen Labs in the formulation of AgelessLX®. "The research behind AgelessLX® is extremely compelling, and I believe it's one of the few products in the anti-aging space that actually produces a noticeable effect", he says. "Combined with the targeted education program our team has developed around it, this has the potential to meaningfully impact the vitality of women across the US. I hope other natural product companies follow the example being set by Nourigen Labs – both in their commitment to research and to producing real results for consumers."

The AgelessLX® product and Ageless Transformations Health Reset Program are available at AgelessLX.com.

About Nourigen Labs
Nourigen Labs creates innovative and targeted nutritional solutions that are specially researched, formulated, developed and backed by the world's leading experts. This allows Nourigen to deliver safe and clinically effective formulations that empower consumers, physicians, dietitians/nutritionists and other medical professionals to provide the best possible health solutions for all phases of nutrition and healing.