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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Nationally Recognized Pavement Management Expert Magdy Mikhail Joins AgileAssets

AgileAssets Inc., a leading provider of transportation asset lifecycle management solutions, has announced that Magdy Mikhail, Ph.D., P.E., formerly of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), has joined the software company. At AgileAssets, Mikhail will apply his decades of industry leadership to help other states, as well as cities and counties, benefit from his deep expertise in successfully managing road networks and improving agency operations.

While Director of Pavement Management at TxDOT, Mikhail led the department to modernize its business processes, analytics, and pavement management methods using AgileAssets® Pavement Analyst™, an enterprise pavement lifecycle management solution. TxDOT currently uses AgileAssets Pavement Analyst to manage and maintain the nation's largest state-owned road network—about 200,000 lane miles. As a result, TxDOT saves an estimated $20 million to $40 million per year in taxpayer funding while improving the condition, safety, and performance of its vast highway network. TxDOT achieves additional cost reductions and operational efficiencies using AgileAssets® Maintenance Manager™, an enterprise maintenance management solution that streamlines field work and asset inspections for smarter scheduling, data collection, and reporting.

"Magdy brings a deep understanding of transportation agency challenges from an engineering, asset management, and government stakeholder perspective," said John Perreault, Vice President of Sales at AgileAssets. "Drawing on the success he built at TxDOT, he will be able to share how other agencies can adopt strategies and solutions to save time, money, and lives using advanced analytics to make better-informed decisions."

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"I am excited for this opportunity to continue to advance the transportation industry," said Mikhail. "After many years as a very satisfied AgileAssets customer, I want to leverage what I learned at TxDOT to help other agencies achieve similar success and savings—no matter the size of their road network." He added, "I know from experience that implementing an AgileAssets solution can help an agency optimize funds, meet performance goals, and improve short- and long-term planning." Read latest news here.

During his tenure at TxDOT, Mikhail oversaw the use of AgileAssets® Pavement Analyst™ to implement automated pavement data collection, develop asset management plans to meet FAST Act requirements, and optimize available pavement management funds to create effective 4-year plans.

Mikhail remains an active leader in the transportation research community at the national level. He chairs the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Surface Properties and Vehicle Interaction and is a member of TRB's Standing Committee on Pavement Management Systems.

About AgileAssets
AgileAssets is a leading global provider of SaaS and mobile solutions for transportation asset lifecycle management. From advanced analytics and strategic decision-making to day-to-day maintenance operations, AgileAssets solutions help cities, counties, states, and countries worldwide deliver safer, more reliable road networks and achieve the highest return on infrastructure investments. More info here.

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Gallaudet University Receives $4.6 Million Grant for a Research Center to Improve Technology Accessibility and Usability for People Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Gallaudet University announced today that its Technology Access Program has received a $4.6 million grant for a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH-RERC) to support its ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility, usability and performance of 21st century technologies for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The new five-year grant was awarded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, under the Administration for Community Living at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The DHH-RERC, one of 23 nationwide RERCs, is led by Gallaudet University's Technology Access Program (TAP) and includes partnerships with the American Institutes for Research (AIR), the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), the University of Colorado-Boulder, the University of Iowa and the University of Minnesota.

"On behalf of the entire DHH-RERC team, I want to express how excited we are to have been awarded this substantial grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research," said Dr. Christian Vogler, principal investigator for the DHH-RERC and Director of the Technology Access Program at Gallaudet University. "We are in the middle of a communication and computing revolution. There are so many amazing opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing consumers to completely change the way they communicate, use technology, and access services. This new funding will be absolutely critical to making these changes happen, under deaf and hard of hearing leadership."

"Our partners bring exceptional talent and creativity to the planned research and development program the DHH-RERC will undertake," added Linda Kozma-Spytek, co-principal investigator for the DHH-RERC and Senior Research Audiologist in TAP. "This coupled with our long-standing cooperation with deaf and hard of hearing consumer organizations ideally positions us to address new challenges with technology access and tap the potential made possible through advances in computing, while remaining firmly user-centered." Read all the latest news.

The $4.6 million grant will support six research and development projects focused on the intersection of technology and disability that can have immediate positive impact on people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Collectively, the six projects will cover pressing needs relevant to the vast spectrum of the deaf and hard of hearing communities, including:

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About DHH-RERC

The DHH-RERC mission is to support consumers in adopting 21st century technologies: changing how they use technology and services, helping them to take control of their communication, and ultimately achieving greater access in all aspects of their lives through research, development and knowledge translation activities. The center is led by the Technology Access Program at Gallaudet University and has been funded since 2019. The current center succeeded the previous RERC on Improving the Accessibility, Usability, and Performance of Technology for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, which also was led by Gallaudet University's Technology Access Program from 2014-2019.

This project is supported in part by grant number 90REGE0013, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. The dollar amount of federal funds awarded is $925,000 for the period of September 30, 2019 through September 30, 2020. The percentage of total cost of the project financed with federal funding is 91%. The percentage and dollar amount of the total costs funded by non-governmental sources is 9% at $90,973. Read this here.

About Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English.

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Gallaudet University
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The Durkin Agency
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Real Food Blends Launches 3rd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Magic

Real Food Blends, makers of 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes, and the company that started a real food revolution in the medical community, is excited to announce its 3rd Annual 12 Days of Holiday Magic. Each December, as a way to thank its customers and advocates for their overwhelming support, the company gives away dozens of cases of their meals and dozens of $50 Visa gift cards every day for 12 days. In addition, Real Food Blends donates 5% of their daily website sales to a different charity that is related to the tube feeding community each of the twelve days.

"Real Food Blends had another amazing year with significant growth in terms of sales and number of employees – beyond expanding as a company, we also continue to see dramatic improvements with insurance coverage for our meals, and thanks to our nationwide team and 115,000-person Facebook community, we're reaching more people than ever about the power of real food and nutritional variety," said Tony Bombacino, Co-Founder and President of Real Food Blends. "Our customers have supported us from the very beginning, spreading the word about our meals and guiding their medical teams toward understanding the benefits of a wide variety of real food. It's our honor to give back to them and highlight their stories through 12 Days of Holiday Magic each year."

Each day during the 12 Days of Holiday Magic:

Real Food Blends customers from across the country shared their stories for the Holiday Magic campaign, including Glen, a cancer survivor in California who was able to return to his love of hiking and traveling after switching to Real Food Blends, and Brittany in Kansas whose daughter went from sleeping most of the time to smiling and being more active with the help of RFB meals.

"Real Food Blends was originally inspired by our son, AJ, who has had a feeding tube for more than 8 years, but now it's stories from our customers from coast-to-coast that continue to inspire us," said Julie Bombacino, Co- Founder and CEO of Real Food Blends. "It's amazing to think that something that started with just our family has grown to impact tens of thousands of people across the entire country. Especially during the holidays, we want to take the time to share these stories that inspire all of us at Real Food Blends every day."

12 Days of Holiday Magic starts today and continues through December 23, 2019. More details can be found on the company's Facebook page, Facebook.com/RealFoodBlends and all the customer stories and general information can be found at RealFoodBlends.com/HolidayMagic. Read latest news here.

To learn more about Real Food Blends meals for people with feeding tubes, which feature 100% real food without any preservatives, corn syrup, soy, dairy, or nuts, visit RealFoodBlends.com.

ABOUT REAL FOOD BLENDS
Real Food Blends makes 100% real food meals for people with feeding tubes. Born from Julie and Tony Bombacino's love for their own tube-fed son and a belief that we all deserve real food and nutritional variety, the meals are free of corn syrup, preservatives, soy, dairy, and nuts, are shelf-stable, and covered by many insurance plans. With millions of meals sold, they are available nationwide through DMEs, medical supply and home infusion companies or direct via RealFoodBlends.com and Amazon.com.

Independent Recording Artist and Producer Sam Elliott (The IIIrd) Releases First Single "Thank You"

Louisville native and veteran music producer Sam Elliott – a.k.a The IIIrd – has released his brilliant debut single "Thank You." Be alert to the latest news.

Record producer Sam Elliott is finding that speaking the truth is the antidote to life's struggles. His brand new single, "Thank You," is a stark reminder of the ease at which distrust and unfaithfulness can find its way into the strongest relationships. The IIIrd sings, "Even though when times get rough, I never turned away. I was right there,'' we are given a front-row seat for one couple's realization that their relationship is irreparable. With a cameo by the University of Louisville anthem kingpin, BSIMM, this track takes the listener along for a soulful and multi-layered ride of unwavering love, pain, and ultimate heartbreak.

His continuing journey of artistry modeled after pure genuine connection and soulful R&B music is a vehemently earnest testimony to his strength as an artist and the song's message – one which will continue to resonate with his fan base, encouraged by his multifarious range of talents.

Speaking about the track, Elliott says: "I don't care if it's heartbreak if it's love, even a terrible event. It needs to be spoken about. My music won't be for everybody, but many will love it because it's simply good music. My music will be a pure reflection of me, filled with a mixture of blues, hip hop, and R&B."

Listen to "Thank You" here.

About The IIIrd:

Born and raised in the West End of Louisville, Sam Elliott began playing music when he was just six years old. He moved on to study Music Theory and became a fan of orchestral music. As a youth, Elliott embraced solitude, opting to spend his days reading, writing, and learning music at home rather than engaging with normal childhood shenanigans. He has composed and produced music across every genre - from Hip Hop and R&B, to Rock, Country, EDM, and Pop. In addition, he has worked with multiple artists and labels over the years at Interscope, Sony, DreamWorks, Bad Boy, and many more.

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Kovels’ Price Guide Helps Staff Dreams Come True

Christmas is a time when "wishes come true" and in honor of that sentiment, the staff at Kovels.com would like to share its own holiday wish list. The guidelines were simple: What would they want as a gift if money was no object? Staff members used Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2020 as their own "wish book." The all-new 52nd edition features 16,000 prices, 2,500 photographs, 500 factory marks to identify and date antiques, as well as a special new section – "Collecting Trends: Iconic Designers of Twentieth-Century Furniture." Their comments and the selling prices for their choices are included for reading pleasure! Grab a cup of hot chocolate, a Kovels' price guide, and start dreaming. Read related news now.

Terry Kovel:
"Many years ago, I saw a Martin Escher (1898-1972) print of birds and fish that seemed to change on the page. I was fascinated at the whole idea of a tessellation picture that kept changing perspective. When I started teaching math, I saw more prints, often called "impossible drawings," and I searched for an original print. But the $100 price was too much for my budget. The prints got more popular and the prices got higher. The Escher print in the Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2020 is the birds and fish. It is now $37,500 so, once again, I didn't buy it. It's just one of the things I have always wanted and didn't buy that got more costly each year, even though we always say, If you like it, buy it." Price: $37,500

Kim Kovel:
"My choice is the 1930 Muncie Rombic vase, matte blue over green glaze. It would look perfect with flowers in my breakfast room. I like the geometric shape and that it is from Muncie, Indiana, where my uncle and cousins lived." Price: $420

Gay, the "mother of Kovels' annual price guide":
"I would love a Shirley Temple doll. I always wanted one as a child, but they were too expensive, so I got a substitute doll at Christmas." Price: $3,335

Susan, editor, Kovels On Antiques & Collectibles newsletter:
"I love the color blue and ever since reading our stories on bottle collecting, I've been obsessed with antique and vintage blue bottles. I love this blue flask from 1848-1855." Price: $4,800

Janet, Kovels' graphic designer:
"A paperweight, glass with flower bouquets by Ysart. I love colored glass and have always been fascinated by glass paperweights, their intricate detail, and the level of skill involved in the making of them." Price: $448

Cherrie, copy editor:
"I've always liked pie safes because of the punched-tin panels. I can think of lots of uses for them today for items in the kitchen, bathroom or bedroom." Price: $4,388

Liz, associate editor:
"An Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair caught my eye. It fuses sleek anatomical design with comfort. I would give it to my daughter, who is putting together an apartment. It is a great, comfortable statement-y piece." Price: $1,750

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Beverly, editorial contributor:
"I picked a Squash blossom necklace. I love to wear turquoise jewelry." Price: $5,843

Mozella, editorial contributor:
"A Ladybug pendant with rubies and pearls is my selection. I can use all the luck I can get!" Price: $4,375

Renee, editorial contributor:
"A Tiffany lamp. I have an antique table that belonged to my grandmother. This would look great on it." Price: $14,760

Jacquie, accounting:
"I loved the Creamware Coffee Pot, c.1790, from England. It has a beautiful molded spout and acorn knob. It is an elegant way to serve coffee – even tea! – and impress my guests." Price: $1,476

Hamsy, Kovels' marketing expert:
"A Danish Modern chair designed by Finn Juhl (1912-1989) caught my eye. I love the clean modern design so much and the color of the wood. I bought replicas, similar designs, for my dining table chairs." Price: $5000 Continue reading.

And what would make a better gift for a collector or would-be collector than the book itself – Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2020! Available at local bookstores and Kovels.com.

Terry Kovel is America's foremost authority on antiques and collectibles. She is the well-known columnist and author of more than 100 books on antiques and collecting. Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2020 is now available at Kovels.com and local bookstores. This all-new 52nd edition of Kovels' popular annual price guide features 16,000 prices, 500 marks, and more than 2,500 photos, larger than ever before, of items in 700+ categories most sought-after by collectors. Terry Kovel will discuss antiques and collectibles topics with accredited media. Photographs are available. Contact pr(at)kovels(dot)com. Read this for more information.

About Kovels.com
Kovels.com, created by Terry Kovel and her daughter, Kim Kovel, provides collectors and researchers with up-to-date and accurate information on antiques and collectibles. The company was founded in 1953 by Terry Kovel and her late husband, Ralph. Since then, the Kovels have written some of America's most popular books and articles about antiques, including the best-selling annual Kovels' Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide. The website, Kovels.com, online since 1998, offers readers more than a million prices, auction reports, buyers' and identification guides, and a marks dictionary. It also includes a free weekly email, Kovels Komments, that gives readers a bird's-eye view of the market through the latest news, readers' questions and answers, and much more.

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The Trade Group Named One of Dallas-Fort Worth 2020 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

The Trade Group, an award winning, event marketing and creative design firm, is pleased to announce that it has once again been named a Dallas-Fort Worth Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for 2020. This is the fourth consecutive year The Trade Group has been selected for this recognition. The company has also been named as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation® in 2017 and 2018 (decision on 2019 honorees is currently pending).

In order to achieve recognition as a local Best and Brightest company, organizations must display excellence in several categories. These include communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and others.

For Chris Stone, President and CEO of The Trade Group, creating an environment where employees can learn, grow and be celebrated for their contributions has been a top priority since the company opened its doors in 1986. For that reason, he takes the Best and Brightest recognition very seriously. Read related news now.

"It's easy for a company to throw around terms like work-life balance, employee education, engagement, etc. However, to be recognized as a company that puts said terms into action and creates a positive, rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive is truly an honor," Stone says.

Stone is also the first person to credit The Trade Group's employees for the company's success. As he explains, "We wouldn't be where we are today without our employees' hard work, creativity and dedication. While we are incredibly honored and humbled to be recognized as one of DFW's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, it is our employees who are ultimately responsible for earning this award."

To learn more about The Trade Group's services and solutions for trade shows, experiential activations and other live events, visit http://www.tradegroup.com or call 800-343-2005 to speak with a sales consultant.

ABOUT THE TRADE GROUP
The Trade Group is an award winning, full-service event marketing and creative design firm, specializing in trade shows, esports events and activations, corporate events, brand activations, retail merchandising, commercial graphics and experiential solutions. Since 1986, the company's team of live event, design and engineering experts has helped thousands of clients amplify their brands and successfully navigate a wide range of events and experiences. Clients rely on The Trade Group for: event ideation, creation and production; esports expertise; exhibit design and fabrication; graphic design and production; strategic marketing solutions; technology integration and more.

Introducing Cause an Affect: A Podcast Featuring Interviews with Inspiring Oregon Entrepreneurs

Ryan Buchanan, CEO of Thesis, an award-winning digital agency, introduces Cause an Affect (http://www.causeanaffectpodcast.com), a podcast that explores the human stories from entrepreneurs who affect positive change in their communities in Oregon.

The Cause an Affect podcast features candid interviews with CEOs and founders of some of Oregon's best-known brands, including Dutch Bros., Tillamook, barre3, and Salt & Straw. The podcast is aimed at helping fellow entrepreneurs and business community members get an inside look at what drives the leaders of some of the region's most admired and successful businesses. Host Ryan Buchanan dives deep with his guests into the formative experiences that helped shape who they are today and the stories of their pathways to leadership. A common thread shared by the guests on Cause an Affect is their shared values around the importance of equity, taking action and leveraging their roles to make an impact.

"The community of entrepreneurs and creative minds in the Pacific Northwest is unlike any other and this podcast is a way of bringing them together," says Buchanan. "By lifting the layers and learning how their lives and values were shaped, we hope to inspire other leaders and make a positive, collective impact in our communities."

The most recent episode features Tyrone Poole, founder of OneApp. Poole shares stories about going from the top of his firefighter class to homeless a year later to now a successful software entrepreneur, working to make a dent in Portland's homeless crisis. Other recent guests include Patrick Criteser, CEO of Tillamook, who talks with Buchanan about privilege, race, and gender, and Monica Enand, founder of Zapproved, who talks about how growing up in an Indian-American family influenced her journey.

About the Host
Cause an Affect is hosted by Ryan Buchanan, founder and CEO of Thesis and cofounder of Emerging Leaders, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing pathways to leadership for Portland professionals of color from college to the C-suite. Buchanan was also recently President of Entrepreneurs Organization - Portland, and is on the Executive Committee of the Board of Friends of the Children. He has been recognized as one of the Portland Business Journal's "Forty under 40," and named by Oregon Business magazine as one of the 50 Great Leaders for Oregon.

To listen and subscribe to the podcast, visit http://www.causeanaffectpodcast.com. If you'd like to suggest or be considered as a guest, please contact ryan@thesis.agency.

About Thesis
Founded in 2002, Thesis, formerly eROI, is an award-winning, full-service digital agency specializing in email marketing, strategy, web design, development, and social media. Thesis offers account planning, performance management and relationship management, as well as brand, campaign, content, social, and digital channel strategy. The agency crafts compelling digital experiences with a strong strategic focus and deep expertise across the digital landscape to help partners connect with their audience in meaningful ways. For more information, please visit https://thesis.agency/.