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University Kia and Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill-Carrboro Join Forces

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- University Kia and Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill-Carrboro are joining forces to help feed the elderly and homebound in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. With the generous donation of a New 2019 Kia Soul by University Kia, Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill-Carrboro will be able to continue to provide hot, nutritious meals and personal visits to more than 180 recipients in the Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and southern Orange County areas who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

"We are so grateful for University Kia's partnership and their generous donation of a KIA Soul," said Rachel Sobel Bearman, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill-Carrboro. "CHCMOW is dependent on our amazing army of volunteers and our giving community to be able to bring food and a human connection to the elderly and homebound. With this donation University KIA is helping to not only bring attention to often isolated and forgotten members of our community, but joy and recognition to our volunteers."

University Kia, currently located in the heart of Durham, will be moving to a new location closer to the Chapel Hill area in the next few months.

"With our store moving closer to Chapel Hill, we decided to partner with Meals on Wheels," said University Kia's General Manager, Aric Swanger. "We were able to donate the New 2019 Kia Soul to the program and we even had it custom vinyl wrapped so that it would stand out when people see it on the street. We are hoping that this raises awareness for the good that Meals on Wheels is doing for the Chapel Hill and Carrboro communities. We also could not have done this venture without the help of WCHL radio in Chapel Hill, which is promoting the University Kia Meals on Wheels Soul."

For more information on Meals on Wheels Chapel Hill-Carrboro or to volunteer, please visit https://www.chcmow.org.

For more information on University Kia, please visit https://universitykiaofdurham.com.

University Auto Group has been serving the Triangle for over 30 years. Since inception, University Kia has made its mission to provide outstanding customer service and to create a one-of-a-kind car buying experience. In an industry that is ever-changing, University Kia remains committed its customers, staff, and communities it serves.

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Byte Back Wins CDN $1 Million TD Grant for Expansion

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, TD announced Byte Back as one of 10 recipients of the inaugural TD Ready Challenge grants. Each recipient organization will receive CDN $1 million (USD $775,000) to help them scale innovative solutions aimed at preparing North Americans for the economy of the future.

With a focus on financial security, the recipients of this year's Challenge will apply the grants to solutions they have designed to help workers transform their existing skills and build new ones and help reduce barriers to STEM training for underrepresented groups to open doors for individuals who have the greatest risk of falling behind due to rapid technological advancement.

Byte Back is a Washington, D.C.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects communities with inclusive tech training and pathways into living-wage careers. With the CDN $1 million investment, Byte Back will expand into Baltimore in 2019 and begin to fully explore a national expansion. This is the first time in 21 years that the nonprofit has expanded outside the Washington, D.C. region.

The technology skills gap Byte Back addresses isn't unique to its home region. In the U.S., 28 million adults are living in poverty. Since 2002, the U.S. economy has lost 28 million low tech jobs that have disappeared or now require medium and high tech skills. Byte Back provides a unique solution for adults who haven't had the opportunity to use technology in their careers.

"The changing workplace presents new opportunities for a prosperous economy, but we must grow in ways that allow everyone a chance to succeed," says Bharat Masrani, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, TD Bank Group. "Fortunately, there is no shortage of innovative ideas to support greater income stability - ideas that can open doors and help people feel more confident in the future."

With this investment from TD, Byte Back will train at least 72 people in Baltimore in the first year and set the stage for the organization's national expansion.

"Thousands of adults are still struggling to succeed in the digital economy, and we cannot leave them behind. They deserve education opportunities, they deserve to fully participate in a digital world, and they deserve living-wage careers," said Elizabeth Lindsey, executive director of Byte Back. "We're really dreaming now about what it looks like for our impact to expand to hundreds and thousands more people across the country."

About the TD Ready Challenge:

Acting as a springboard for social innovation, TD established the TD Ready Challenge to identify and support scalable solutions to a specific issue identified within The Ready Commitment. In its inaugural year, the issue of focus for the TD Ready Challenge was helping to increase income stability and encouraged non-for-profit organizations across North America that are working on innovative solutions to help increase income stability and help improve the skills people will need for the economy of the future. In total, TD granted $10 million (CDN) under the 2018 Challenge.

From over 200 submissions, TD shortlisted 15 semi-finalists who presented their solutions on September 7, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario.

These semi-finalists were then judged in two rounds by a panel composed of TD executives and external subject matter experts, including Linda Nazareth, economist and trends expert, and Jennifer Tescher, president and CEO, Centre for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI). Ten finalists were then chosen by the panel at the close of the second round.

About Byte Back:

Byte Back connects communities with inclusive tech training and pathways into living-wage careers. For 21 years, its innovative training pathway has helped hundreds of graduates move from low tech skills to recognized certifications and into careers that use technology.

Byte Back's TD Ready Challenge Solution: Byte Back Ready - Proven Pathways to Economic Success
* Byte Back will scale its inclusive training pathway from the Washington, DC region into Baltimore, helping more people enter life-changing careers and fully participate in the digital economy.

Learn more about Byte Back at: https://byteback.org/

2018 TD Ready Challenge grantees include:
* ACCES Employment (Canada - Ontario): Women in Technology
o Recognizing emerging high-growth areas in STEM, ACCES Employment will provide immigrant women with training, employer connections and experiential learning to help secure and retain competitive employment in programming and cybersecurity, in collaboration with Seneca College.

* Canada Learning Code (Canada - Ontario): Unlocking the Power of Code - Digital Literacy Education for Adults
o This education initiative will offer hands-on, accessible learning experiences for mid-career individuals to increase their digital literacy and technological knowledge to thrive in a rapidly-changing job market, while acting as a bridge for adults interested in making a career shift into technology.

* Ecole des entrepreneurs de Quebec (Canada - Quebec): Previsio Software with Financial Literacy Training
o To address the challenge of financial forecasting for entrepreneurs as they evaluate the viability of their projects, this program will enhance capabilities and tools to help increase entrepreneurs' financial literacy and enable them to make strategic decisions based on business results.

* Immigrant Access Fund Canada (Canada - Alberta): Increasing Income Stability for Skilled Immigrants
o This program will increase income stability for newcomers with a program providing low-interest loans of up to $10,000 to skilled immigrants to fund the costs of training and recertification, while offering support and guidance to unlock participants' past education and experience.

* JEVS Human Services (US - Pennsylvania): JEVS-College for America - Greater Philadelphia Area
o A collaborative effort with Southern New Hampshire University's College for America (CfA), this initiative will address the inaccessibility of post-secondary education for those from low-income families by offering the opportunity for individuals to attend employer-driven degree programs, while providing direct access to living wage opportunities.

* Jobs for the Future (JFF) and Audacious Futures (Cross-Border - Massachusetts): Scaling AudaciousYou - the Google Maps for the Future of Work and Learning
o AudaciousYou, a personalized, research-backed, AI-powered upskilling/reskilling solution, will be scaled to help empower workers at risk from automation and a changing world of work to develop future-ready skills and connect to job opportunities by employing a holistic approach, including video and AI technologies.

* Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) (US - Pennsylvania): Creating Income Security through Technology-Based Workforce Development
o A partnership between PHMC and Homeworks N' Camden, a local nonprofit, this initiative will work with young adults to build towards a sustainable future by blending intensive coding with technology skills through a nationally-recognized workforce development curriculum.

* Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology (Canada - Ontario): TD-HELIX Transformation Initiative
o To tackle the challenge of reskilling mid-career professionals whose jobs might be impacted by changes in the labour market, the program will change their 'career DNA' and improve individuals' skills as creative thinkers, problem-solvers, communicators and collaborators.

* The WoodGreen Foundation (Canada - Ontario): Accelerating Possibilities - Creating Sustainable Pathways to Success in a Changing Landscape
o This initiative will bring together and scale four of WoodGreen's most successful advancement programs in an innovative accelerator program to position mid-career participants for financial stability and sustainable employment.

TD Ready Challenge is part of The Ready Commitment, a multi-year program targeting CDN $1 billion (US $775 million) in total by 2030 towards community giving.

To learn more about the grant recipients and the TD Ready Challenge, visit https://www.td.com/corporate-responsibility/ready-commitment/ready-challenge.jsp.

Additional details about The Ready Commitment can be found at https://www.td.com/corporate-responsibility/ready-commitment/index.jsp

About TD Bank Group:
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves more than 25 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(r), TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with approximately 12 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.3 trillion in assets on July 31, 2018. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges (NYSE:TD).

Learn more about Byte Back:
Learn more at: https://byteback.org/

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Caption: Elizabeth Lindsey, Byte Back executive director, pitches for the TD Ready Challenge on September 25 in Toronto. Byte Back was one of over 200 applicants for the grant and is one of 10 $CDN 1 million winners.

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Realtor Kim Martin-Fisher Lists Ponte Vedra’s Highest Priced Home Known As ‘The Captain’s House – A Worldly Collection’

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- Kim Martin-Fisher has announced Ponte Vedra's best custom masterpiece estate. Situated ocean-front on one of the most private and sought-after beaches in the world, this spectacular custom masterpiece known as "The Captain's House, A Worldly Collection" is available for turnkey sale including all furnishings and high-end art pieces throughout.

Known for its signature architectural design and exceptional quality this distinguished home offers an unparalleled combination of superior finishes, high tech services, and amenities unlike any other offered in the Ponte Vedra area.

More information on 335 Ponte Vedra Blvd, can be found at: http://www.kimmartinfisher.com/featured-listings/nefmls/mls-912158-335_ponte_vedra_blvd_ponte_vedra_beach_fl_32082/

This exceptional anglo-carribean designed estate is just steps from Ponte Vedra Inn & Club situated on 100 feet of unobstructed oceanfront panoramic views. Boasting 11,500 sq. ft. of luxury living, this home was carefully designed and meticulously engineered by the talented William T. Baker. It is a home for the artistic connoisseur who appreciates a harmonious blend of traditional detailing and 21st century technology. Renowned interior designers Jim & Phoebe Howard created a mind-blowing voyage of your senses from the moment you enter this thoughtfully decorated home inspired by the colors of the ocean and sand.

This 7-bedroom, 7 bath, 2 half-bath spectacular property and residence are fastidiously maintained to flawless perfection, with luxurious A-Lister features while radiating a friendly tropical island feel. Inspired by custom homes in Charleston and 17th century homes of England, this mansion boasts unparalleled detail with no expense spared from the 10.5 inch reclaimed seamless heart-pine floors, to the handcrafted extensive crown moldings and wainscoting, to the Venetian glass chandeliers.

The formal living room's wall of windows open to soaring ocean views so captivating you will want to spend your days here relaxing in this sun-filled slice of heaven. Easily accommodate large dinner parties in an entertainer's dream dining room highlighted by a stunning Bob Christian custom painting. The practical, yet exquisite, large office has gorgeous custom cabinetry and striking polished cypress wood floors. Prepare your favorite meals in the beautiful professional chef's dream kitchen complete with top of the line commercial appliances, ample storage, and thick marble counters.

All 7 bedrooms that make up this masterpiece custom home are not only huge, but also unique, with stunning features like a domed ceiling guest bedroom and the noteworthy his and her master suite concept.

The one-of-a-kind cabana features the breathtaking commissioned Chihuly wall of sculptures inspired by the ocean's reef, magnificent mahogany doors and windows, and an antique mantel.

Live year-round in desirable climate bliss in this opulent solid concrete with layered stucco fortress situated oceanfront. Cool off in the boulevard-side sparkling pool surrounded by a large deck and enjoy the quintessential Ponte Vedra posh lifestyle. Glorious views from the home's multiple terraces and porches will certainly delight lovers of majestic ocean beauty. This home is an entertainer's dream as each space was designed to flow seamlessly into the next embodying its true connection to the ocean with its form and flow.

About Kim Martin-Fisher:

President's Premier Agent award winner, Kim Martin-Fisher, is not only listed in the top 1 percent Coldwell Banker Agents worldwide, but she is also Ponte Vedra's #1 Selling Agent with a whopping 105 million in sales for 2018 YTD. She is known for her unparalleled real estate marketing expertise and for her excellent professionalism providing top customer service. Kim is constantly on the forefront of implementing cutting edge strategies to get her client's listings mass exposure.

To find out more about the opportunity to own Ponte Vedra's most luxurious home, please view Kim Martin-Fisher's video of the property at: http://www.335pontevedraboulevard.com

Business name: Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty: Kim Martin-Fisher
Contact: Kim Martin-Fisher
Phone: 904.699.9993
URL: http://www.kimmartinfisher.com
Email: Kimmartinfisher@gmail.com
Address: 240 Ponte Vedra Park Dr. Suite 201, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

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American Veterans Center will Honor Mag Instrument at National Archives during the Annual Veterans Conference

ONTARIO, Calif. -- Ontario, Calif.-based Mag Instrument CEO Tony Maglica and the company will be recognized during the 21st Annual Conference at the National Archives Conference (NAC) on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018. The conference is part of the American Veterans Center's Annual three day veteran's conference. Mag Instrument is being recognized for its commitment and on-going support of the U.S. military for the past four decades.

The annual conference is attended a number of the U.S. Armed Services leaders and high-ranking Washington D.C. officials, as well as some 400 military cadets and midshipmen and Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) high school students from throughout the country. The award presentation will be held prior to luncheon and Tony Maglica, Jr. will receive the award on behalf of his father and the company.

"It will be an honor to be amongst such dedicated Americans who work tirelessly for the freedoms we enjoy," said Tony Maglica Jr. "Mag Instrument is committed to aiding our military troops and first responders with some of the finest lighting tools they use in ensuring our safety and liberty.

"These men and women are the lifeblood of the American way of life. We at Mag Instrument are grateful to be receiving this award but we are more honored to be able to help our troops in staying safe. We are indebted to each and every person in uniform."

In addition to receiving the award at the NAC, Maglica, Jr. will also be participating in the Sat., Oct. 27 culmination of the three day conference at the American Valor dinner "A Salute to Our Heroes." Maglica, Jr. will present an award to Commander Dean "Diz" Laird, the only 'Ace' pilot to have shot down both German and Japanese aircraft during WWII.

Mag Instrument is also making available a decorated American flag-engraved Maglite flashlight for the approximately 600 guests attending the American Valor black-tie dinner.

"The American Veterans Center is excited with our partnership with Mag Instrument, especially considering all they have done for our military, first responders, and veterans," said Tim Holbert, executive director of the American Veterans Center.

About Mag Instrument:

Mag Instrument Inc., manufacturer of the Maglite(R) flashlight, is proud to be a U.S.A. manufacturer. Each flashlight is a result of an obsession with fine engineering, craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Founder, owner and president Anthony Maglica has guided his company's growth from a one-man machine shop in 1955 to an enterprise that has proudly employed thousands of American workers since it produced its first flashlight in 1979.

For more information visit: https://maglite.com/.

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Hanagan Celebrates Publication of ‘Loveseed: The Template For Birthing a New World,’ at Nov. 17 Event

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Kathleen Hanagan, psychotherapist, priestess, and author, celebrates the publication of her first book "Loveseed: The Template For Birthing a New World" (ISBN: 978-1945586149) at a launch party held in her honor Nov. 17.

Learn more about Hanagan, "Loveseed: The Template For Birthing a New World," and the Loveseed template, at https://www.kathleenhanagan.com/loveseed-a-new-world/. The event, hosted by Sara Vandergroot, owner, Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga, is open to the public.

"Indigenous societies believe that we each possess original medicine, a kind of personal power, that is ours and ours alone," says Hanagan. "The greatest challenge of our lives is to find the seed of that power, our loveseed, and let it bloom."

During the event, Hanagan will read excerpts from the work. The elegantly rendered prose will be accompanied by Ahmad Nadimi, creator of the compact disc "Suite for Peace." Nadmi’s music is said to transport listeners to the secret dimensions of the soul. Additionally, Nancy Belmont (http://www.vessence.com/) will facilitate group interactions designed to engage attendees and activate their own Loveseed templates.

"Loveseed has the power to create a personal shift, a deep awakening for its readers," says Asandra, author of "Contact Your Spirit Guides."

Gary Stamper, Ph.D., and author of "Awakening the New Masculine: the Path of the Integral Warrior," agrees. "In a soul-crushing world screaming for depth, meaning and connection, this book has the power to reveal what breaks our heart and returns us to the path of our inspired, highest purpose," Stamper says.

A book-signing will also follow the reading, a continuation of the commitment to sharing of wisdom and community at the heart of Hanagan’s work.

The book release party lies at the center of an eventful month for Hanagan, known for her extraordinary vision and ability to facilitate transformation for herself and others. Launching "Loveseed" on Amazon Nov. 1, she also facilitates a month-long video master class series of "Conversations with Co-Creators of the New World," which expands on the themes from the book. Information on the free series is at https://www.kathleenhanagan.com/newworldpr.

Kathleen Hanagan, author of "Loveseed: The Template For Birthing a New World," will celebrate the launch of her book with a book reading and signing at Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga, at 2214 Mount Vernon Ave., on Nov. 17, 2018, 4-7 p.m.

Reserve advance copies at:
https://www.kathleenhanagan.com/loveseed-a-new-world/.

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The No. 1 Ramen restaurant in Japan MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU announces opening of its second North America location: in Seattle, WA

SEATTLE, Wash. -- The North America second location MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU Seattle is having a Grand Opening Special Event on Friday, November 9, 2018 in Capitol Hill, Seattle. Event Details: Ramen or Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen) is offered at a special price of $3/bowl on a first come first served basis.

The Event is starting at 5 p.m. and limited to 300 bowls.
Limit one bowl per purchase per customer and dine in only.

Day: Friday, November 9, 2018
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: 1510 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122.

To learn more about both of the MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU as well as our event, please visit: http://www.menyamusashi-seattle.us/

The restaurant will operate under regular business hours from November 10, 2018 onwards.

Restaurant Information:
Restaurant Name: MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU
Address: 1510 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 257-4289
Grand Opening: November 10, 2018
Regular Business Hours: MON-FRI 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. / SAT 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. / SUN 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Website: http://www.menyamusashi-seattle.us/
Fecebook: Menya Musashi Seattle - https://www.facebook.com/MenyaMusashiSeattle/
Instagram: menyamusashiseattle

About MENYA MUSASHI:

MENYA MUSASHI was founded by Takeshi Yamada in 1996. Similar to the world-renowned sword master Musashi Miyamoto who proclaimed "I practice many arts and abilities - all things with no teacher," founder Mr. Yamada self-taught himself the art of making Ramen and established this Ramen restaurant.

In respect of Musashi Miyamoto who created the unique two-sword style on his own, Mr. Yamada named his Ramen restaurant "MENYA MUSASHI."

MENYA MUSASHI currently has 14 restaurants in Japan, with overseas locations in Singapore, Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Ukraine. In July, 2018, the first North America location was opened in Los Angeles, Calif.

About NITEN ICHIRYU:

NITEN ICHIRYU is a style of classical Japanese swordsmanship conceived by Musashi Miyamoto during his later years, where a longer sword in the right hand and a shorter sword in the left hand are both used.

About NITEN ICHIRYU from MENYA MUSASHI:

The main menu of MENYA MUSASHI NITEN ICHIRYU follows the concept of "two-sword style", featuring two categories of Japanese food, Noodles (Ramen or Tsukemen) and Tonkatsu.

For each bowl of NITEN ICHIRYU Tsukemen and NITEN ICHIRYU Ramen, the noodles are topped with 2 large pieces of braised pork belly and Tonkatsu to create a feast in one bowl.

The noodle soup is a combination of both pork bone broth and seafood. Customers can choose from a regular soup or a lighter soup for Tsukemen. Vegetable Ramen will also be available after the official grand opening.

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The Pap Corps Receives $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge by The Yass Family

BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research has announced a $100,000 matching gift challenge by The Yass Family. This gift will be utilized to enhance the 2018 Dr. Kevin Berkowitz Memorial End of Year Giving Campaign, which will be directed towards melanoma research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Jerry Yass made this generous gift during the recent Pap Corps Presidents' Meeting at Boca West Country Club in honor of his late wife, Sybil, who died in 2001 from melanoma.

"We are tremendously grateful to Jerry Yass and his family for making this matching gift to us," said The Pap Corps' CEO David Bakelman. "Jerry is one of our most dedicated and generous Pap Corps members, and we are honored that his donation will encourage others to give during our critical end of year giving campaign."

Jerry Yass, an active member of the Boca Friends Chapter of The Pap Corps, moved the audience of over 400 during his emotional speech at the Presidents' Meeting when he read a poem he wrote about the challenges a family endures when a loved one is battling melanoma.

"South Floridians need to be better educated about the risks of skin cancer, especially melanoma," said Linda Moses, President of The Pap Corps. "In addition to raising research funds, we hope this end of year giving campaign will raise awareness about prevention, the need for regular skin cancer screenings and the tremendous work doctors at Sylvester are doing to advance new treatments."

During the past 30 years melanoma rates have been on the rise. In 2018, it is estimated that 91,270 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, and that 9,320 will die from this form of skin cancer. Early detection and advanced treatments are critical to increasing survival rates. Sylvester offers a world-class melanoma surveillance and detection clinic, immunotherapy clinical trials, advanced expertise in immunohistochemistry and tumor markers. In addition, Sylvester is one of the few institutions to offer reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) which differentiates melanoma from less serious skin lesions.

Dr. Kevin Berkowitz, a generous supporter of The Pap Corps, established the first end of year matching campaign in 2014 and it now continues in his memory.

"Each year, we have focused our attention on a specific cancer for end of year giving," said Beverly Berkowitz, mother of Dr. Berkowitz and Vice President of The Pap Corps. "This concerted effort has united our members and brought attention to the tremendous influence The Pap Corps has to facilitate research at Sylvester. We encourage everyone to learn more about melanoma and to make a donation towards the creation of new lifesaving treatments."

About The Pap Corps:

Since its founding in 1952, The Pap Corps has donated more than $110 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, including a historic $50 million pledge in 2016 dedicating The Pap Corps Campus at Sylvester in Deerfield Beach. The Pap Corps derives its name from Dr. George Papanicolaou, a pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection, who introduced the world to the revolutionary 'Pap' test. A small group of women began the organization to support his efforts, and over the decades it has grown into an organization of over 20,000 men and women, in over 50 chapters, who raise funds to support all types of cancers.

For more information about the organization's history, fundraising initiatives and volunteer opportunities, please visit http://thepapcorps.org/.

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Aerospace and Aviation, Business, Free News Articles, Product Launches, Transportation

NEXT Future Transportation Inc. Introduces Smart Airport Solutions, Improves Passenger Experience

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ("NEXT"), a leading robotic vehicle company introduced its Smart Airport Solutions in response to calls for greater convenience, as well as improved operational efficiency and profitability for the industry.

With mounting operational pressures, airports face multiple challenges such as complex safety issues, limited operational resources, and low passenger satisfaction. Consequently, the contradiction between the rapid growth of air transportation volume and insufficient operational support capabilities is prominent. Improving passenger flow is a crucial area of focus as it means that airports can handle increasing traffic without sacrificing passenger experience.

NEXT's solution offers air travelers the convenience of completing a majority of the check in process during their commute to the airport. The solution is based on NEXT's patented modular vehicle platform, which allows individual pods to connect in motion and form a fleet. Once pods are connected, the internal space of the fleet is utilized similar to a buses or rail. While en route, various security technologies are applied in combination to ensure a layered approach to security.

NEXT's passenger authentication solution utilizes artificial intelligence, biometric and facial recognition to accelerate the check in process. A comprehensive range of detection systems screen passengers and their baggage.

"NEXT's new solution provides airports with an innovative platform to enhance the passenger experience. Airlines will value the simplified processes, reduced costs and increased customer satisfaction, while airports will profit from the improved use of existing infrastructure and better service," said Emmanuele Spera, CEO of NEXT.

With most airports serving as multi-modal transportation hubs for passengers and trade, the current challenge is to transform existing systems and processes to become more intelligent, interconnected and simple to use for all stakeholders. As part of NEXT's airport solution, its integrated data collection process will offer aviation stakeholders far greater insights into capacity planning, crowd-modeling, real-time staff requirements and security needs.

"We designed a frictionless door-to-airport passenger experience with the ambition to build a modular, human-centric, and environmentally-friendly solution based on the notion of processing travelers in a contactless manner. Delivering travelers fully credentialed to the airport helps remove the tension between passengers and airlines," said Tommaso Gecchelin, CTO of NEXT.

NEXT's new solution will become an essential marketing and promotional platform for airports.

"The growing inclination of personalized passenger services is generating abundant opportunities for partnerships. NEXT is focused on collaborating with aviation stakeholders who are exceptionally committed to being at the forefront of the industry," said Sven Hackmann, EVP of NEXT.

ABOUT NEXT:

NEXT Future Transportation, Inc. is a mass transportation and goods movement startup that is developing a patented modular, autonomous, electric vehicle fleet and the supporting operating system required to bring the systems and services to market at scale. Learn more: http://www.next-future-mobility.com/.

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$125M in Telecom Refunds and 25 Years later with Auditel Inc. Telecom Expense Management Company

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Auditel Inc. of Florida celebrates 25 years in business. Barbara Clements founded Auditel in February of 1993. "I'm often asked how Auditel started and changed over the years."

In the early 90's, I was in the long-distance business, and one of our clients was Gooding's Supermarkets, a Florida-based grocery store chain. While reviewing their telecom bills, I noticed they weren't billed usages for 30 phone lines. The telecom vendor thought the phone lines were in use, but I could find none of the normal usages on any bills for the past 10 years, so I requested a site visit.

The Service Provider and the vendor spent the entire day trying to locate the 30 lines. Turns out the lines had never been delivered to the site, and had been billing for the past 10 years! We obtained a refund back to the service established date, plus interest. It was a sizable refund, and I knew right then that I was on to something. I started Auditel and haven't looked back.

Gooding's hired Auditel to oversee their telecom department, and the bank branches inside the supermarkets used our telecom audit services, and the journey began. I enjoyed finding mistakes in the phone and data billings, and there were a lot of errors in our client's bills. The news traveled quickly and we began getting requests for telecom audits for clients like Florida Hospital, Rotech Medical, Sears Pest Control, Airgas, 1st National Bank, Rent a Center, the Orlando Sentinel, Pier1Imports, among others. It was truly amazing to be working with Fortune 500 Companies in our first years of business.

As we expanded, I developed a telecom training curriculum that brought IT Managers, telecom analysts, and accounts payable the telecom expense management tools and process to analyze Service Providers taxes, surcharges, fees, contracts, and USOC codes. With our GSA schedule we trained several divisions of the U.S. Marines, and The National Weather Service. Then GMAC Insurance, Southern Company, RentWay, EchoStar (now Dish Networks) and many more of our clients can't be named due to confidentiality and NDA.

We recently performed telecom expense management services for a client with current TEM provider. After two other firms independently conducted the telecom audit they couldn't find any telecom refunds or savings. The client asked us to perform the same audit, within 3 weeks we delivered findings of over $350K in refunds plus monthly savings, with no change of Service Provider, and no upfront costs. Auditel contingency TEM services deliver unbiased results.

What started out as a question about a Gooding's phone bill ended up starting the foundations of Auditel. Now thanks to our clients, for 25 years we've delivered telecom audits, inventory management, telecom training, and contingency based telecom expense management.

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Spodak Dental Group Provided Military Veterans and Their Families with $17,000 of Free Dental Care During Freedom Day USA 2018

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -- Spodak Dental Group ("SDG") recently provided complimentary dental services to the men and women of the US Armed Forces and their family members as part of the Sixth Annual Freedom Day USA. In total, 32 patients were treated at no cost during the event.

"Freedom Day USA is a national 'thank you' movement for the members of our military and their immediate families, and veterans, and is a very meaningful day for me and my team," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist and National Committee Member for Freedom Day USA. "It is an honor to take care of our military members by providing them and their families with exceptional dental care, allowing them to have one less worry while they are away serving our country."

The year, Freedom Day USA was held nationwide on Thursday, October 11, 2018. In honor of this day, Spodak Dental Group provided veterans, active military members and their families with more than $17,000 in total dental work, including free cleanings, exams, fillings, X-rays, treatment for tooth pain, and extractions.

Dr. Craig Spodak, who sits on the National Committee for Freedom Day USA 2018, and his team have participated in Freedom Day USA since its inception. They were the only business in Delray Beach that participated in the event.

About Spodak Dental Group:

Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, is a comprehensive dental destination providing all general and specialty services in one convenient, state-of-the-art, LEED Gold Certified facility. The team of General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Prosthodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Anesthesiologists are uniquely equipped to treat all dental health needs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call (561) 498-0050 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com/ for more information.

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