CAMPUS ADVANTAGE TAKES OVER TWO SAN MARCOS, TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING PROPERTIES

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Austin, Texas, March 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Campus Advantage®, a leader in student housing, providing property management, consulting, acquisitions, and development services, today announced the addition of two properties, located in San Marcos, Texas, to its portfolio of managed student housing properties. Located near Texas State University, The Edge and The Lodge bring 1,249 beds to Campus Advantage’s portfolio of managed student housing properties and will leverage the company’s successful management capabilities and services which result in a nearly 97% occupancy rate.

Campus Advantage was chosen to manage these properties due to its community-focused programs and experiences that inspire and equip residents to thrive in all areas of life. This includes the company’s highly regarded Students First® Experience platform, which is designed to ensure that residents who choose to live at Campus Advantage communities have more opportunities to achieve success both now and in the future, and which the owners felt would complement the current residence life programming at both communities.

“The selection of Campus Advantage as property manager for The Edge and The Lodge demonstrates the value of our expertise and time tested operations approach,” said Pam West, Vice President of Operations at Campus Advantage. “We look forward to providing the current and future residents of these properties with our rewarding living and learning experiences, as well as our first-class programming, operations excellence, and integrated marketing capabilities. We are also thrilled to expand our presence in the San Marcos market and add two more properties to our growing San Marcos portfolio.”

Built in 1998, The Edge is a 173 unit, 553-bed, garden-style property and is comprised of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans. The pet-friendly property includes a resort-style pool with water volleyball, 24-hour computer center, gaming room, dog park, sand volleyball court, full-size basketball court, 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor fireplace.

The Lodge, built in 2001, is a 258 unit, 696-bed, pet-friendly property and is comprised of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans. Amenities of the garden-style, gated community include a resort-style swimming pool, 24-hour state of the art fitness center, onsite nail and hair salon, internet cafe, basketball court, sand volleyball court, game room, picnic and barbecue grilling areas, 24-hour business center, coffee bar, study rooms, and on-site dog park.  

Catalyst, an Austin-based agency specializing in creative marketing for student and multifamily housing, will develop branding for the property, including website updates, SEO campaigns, SEM campaigns, and co-branded marketing materials.About Campus Advantage
Campus Advantage® is an Austin-based real estate firm fostering financially prosperous higher education student housing communities through its management, development, acquisition, and consulting services. Since its founding in 2003, Campus Advantage has been creating successful communities that provide rewarding living, learning, and career experiences, and as a result has become one of the fastest growing private student housing companies in the nation. The company’s asset acquisition and management strategies combined with its dedication to residence life and student development has made Campus Advantage the 6th largest student housing owner and the 7th largest manager in the United States. Learn more at www.campusadv.com.
*About Catalyst*
Catalyst is an award winning, full-service digital marketing and communications agency specializing in student and multifamily housing, commercial real estate, residential real estate developments, and retirement communities. The Austin-based agency's data-driven approach generates measurable results, and its clients therefore benefit from the highest returning resident ratio in their respective industries. Catalyst's in-house team provides its clients with integrated brand, marketing, design, and public relations services, leveraging the latest technology advances and Millennial communications strategies. Visit www.thelyst.com to learn more.

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Husband and Wife Franchise Team Gabriel and Maggie Leal Celebrate Three Years in Business as Minuteman Press Owners in Plano, Texas

March 20, 2018, 7:03 am

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PLANO, Texas, March 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gabriel and Maggie Leal own their *Minuteman Press design, marketing, and printing franchise* located at 3115 W. Parker Rd, Suite 390 in Plano, Texas. They are celebrating three years in business with Minuteman Press International, the world's largest and #1 rated marketing and printing franchise by Entrepreneur.*Welcome to Minuteman Press in Plano*

Gabriel and Maggie Leal know how to make an introduction that makes a lasting impression on their clients; it all starts *with their proactive approach to marketing their business*. Gabriel says, "Most people identify us as printing, and I am normally quick to tell them that we not only do printing but we also provide products and services such as professional graphic design, plastic printing, wall murals, floor graphics, promotional products, and more. We can produce anything you can put a name, image, or logo on. For example, we can produce everything a business needs for trade show displays, and one of our biggest clients just ordered 250 demonstration stands for an upcoming exhibition."

Gabriel continues, "When clients come into our lobby, we have everything on display: Retractable banners, business cards, plastic items, folders, paper bags. We try to make our lobby a representation of *the wide variety of products and services that we offer*, and our customers really respond favorably to this. They will tell us, 'I never knew you had so many different items you can produce.' A client who comes in looking for business cards will leave with several different quotes for orders for banners, pens, and many more items. It's amazing how they then pass along that information to others in the community."

*Journey to Entrepreneurship*

Gabriel Leal is a true leader. He began an impressive corporate career in his native Monterrey, Mexico and gathered respect and experience when he was transferred to Europe, receiving his Master’s degree along the way.  He explains, "My undergraduate degree is in finance and I worked for Fortune 500 Company Cemex for seven years in their strategic finance department. It was a great corporate career. Then, I achieved my Master's in International Relations and worked as a consultant for five years in D.C. as a liaison to Mexico and Latin America."

In spite of the prestige he earned as a white-collar executive and the perks that came along with it, there was a calling that would not be silenced as he was the product of three proud generations of printing industry experts back in Monterrey.

In fact, Gabriel's father still owns the printing company that his grandfather started and his siblings are dedicated print professionals.  Gabriel says, “My dad was so happy when he learned I was buying a Minuteman Press franchise.  At the time, I was the only family member who was not involved in the industry and I always wanted to own my own business.  I thought nothing could be better than getting into the same industry that had brought such success to my family in Mexico.  My wife Maggie is extremely skilled with accounting and we knew we could run our own business.  So, when we were living in Washington, D.C., we decided that moving closer to home and buying a printing franchise in Plano, Texas was the answer."

*Why own a Minuteman Press franchise?* Gabriel answers, "I simply asked myself, 'What do I like?' Then, I saw Minuteman Press was well-regarded *and a reasonable investment to buy a franchise*. When I focused on moving to Texas, I spoke with Dallas Regional Vice President Pete Scaglione, who was a huge help. The location in Plano was the perfect opportunity for us. I love the area. There are a lot of corporations, and Dallas and Plano are booming. I could see that we would be benefiting in a big way off a growing and booming economy."

Another big reason that Gabriel and Maggie wanted to own their own business was because they were raising a family, and *Minuteman Press is a family-friendly franchise*. Gabriel says, "We had two baby girls at the time, one was four and one was a year and a half. At that point, the family was young enough for us to move. This was a family decision. With the consultant job that I had in D.C., there was a really clear limit in terms of how far I could go. There was no way to move forward and so I thought it was time for that change."

*Benefits of Franchising with Minuteman Press*

Gabriel points out a few other reasons why buying a Minuteman Press franchise was appealing to him, saying, "I liked that everyone at Minuteman Press International seemed so nice, from the company representatives to the owners. When we were still in D.C., Regional Vice President Bob Heimbuch and the owners in that area were simply honest and open, letting me know that hard work pays off. I saw that the franchise system worked, the owners were happy, and that there was a general atmosphere of truthfulness and friendliness."

There was also an added incentive for Gabriel and Maggie to choose Minuteman Press. He says, "Also, at the end of the day, *Minuteman Press has a royalty cap* that caps royalties above a certain monthly sales level. That is a huge benefit."

On his journey from D.C. to Texas, Gabriel states, "The previous owner of the business wanted to sell the business. While I was training, Pete Scaglione and his team were here to help me every step of the way. The support I received the first two months was critical, and I'll never forget how they were there for me on the ground. They will help you with everything from customer service and pricing to so many other things."

Minuteman Press International recently held its World Expo in Orlando, Florida. Gabriel Leal was one of hundreds of Minuteman Press franchisees who attended the event that featured a full trade show, seminars, guest speakers, a gala awards dinner, and more. On this experience, Gabriel reflects, "The World Expo was great. Having that camaraderie between Minuteman Press franchise owners is really inspiring and people are genuinely respectful and willing to help each other out. The atmosphere and experience was even more rewarding than I expected. Meeting other owners and being able to network with them was priceless. Having that floor exhibition was huge. You get the discounts and the service from vendors, and it's a huge advantage."

*Growing the Business*

When it comes to growing the business, Gabriel and Maggie have a plan that makes perfect sense considering *they joined the #1 rated marketing and printing franchise* with a tried and proven business model. Gabriel explains, "A lot of our growth strategy has to do with following the Minuteman Press franchise playbook. We do direct marketing especially while doing deliveries. I do a lot of strategic planning and I enjoy talking to people. We attend networking events and are involved with the Chamber of Commerce. If people like you and you can help them, they will do business with you. We are active in the schools. Everywhere we go, everyone needs something we do."

As a result of their marketing efforts, Minuteman Press in Plano has gained a diverse group of clients. Gabriel explains, "We have so many different clients across so many different industries. Dallas is very diverse and we love helping everyone. One of our biggest clients is in the food service industry, and others are in recruiting. We work with doctors and dentists, alarm and security companies, pest control companies. It is all very gratifying."

For each entrepreneur, the rewards of owning a business are varied. For Gabriel Leal, it's all about taking ownership of his career path and passionately following in his family's footsteps: "I have to say that the biggest reward for me is having that peace of mind knowing that I am in control of my own destiny. It's not only the financial aspect, but knowing that my hard work is paying off. You can't get fired from your own company. My wife is also involved in the business, and I feel like we've come full circle thanks to Minuteman Press."

One key driver for any business *is being active and involved in the community*. Gabriel says, "We are a member of seven different organizations and community groups, including non-profits. One group I am proud to be associated with is the North Texas Latin American Physicians Association (NTLPA). The group does a lot including helping younger Hispanic medical professionals pursue their dreams. We do scholarship collections and I can be part of an organization where my dues go to a great cause. Being active with groups like NTLPA is personally rewarding and it has really helped our business."

*Advice for Others*

With a successful corporate career and three years in business under his belt, Gabriel Leal is the perfect person to ask for advice about pursuing the entrepreneurial dream. He shares, "I think that the most difficult thing is to stop being afraid of making the move. The most important obstacle to overcome is that sense of fear. As much research as you do, there is nothing like doing it yourself."

Gabriel concludes, "Be smart. Be prepared. If you have the financial capability and investment in hand, then plan really well, do the numbers, and make sure they work for you."

*Gabriel and Maggie Leal's Minuteman Press franchise is located at 3115 W. Parker Rd, Suite 390, Plano, Texas 75023. For more information, call 972-599-1204, email **plano@minutemanpress.com**, or visit their website: **www.plano.minutemanpress.com**

**Gabriel also co-owns a second Minuteman Press franchise in Dallas (Deep Ellum Area) located at 2542 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas 75226. Gabriel and his team can be reached there at 214-712-9600 or visit their website **www.deepellum.minutemanpress.com** for more information.*

*About Minuteman Press International*

Minuteman Press International is the number one rated business marketing and printing franchise that offers world class training and unparalleled ongoing local support. Started in 1973 by Roy Titus and his son Bob, Minuteman Press began franchising in 1975 and has grown to nearly 1,000 business service franchise locations worldwide including the U.S., Australia, Canada, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Minuteman Press is ranked #1 in category by Entrepreneur 26 times and 15 years in a row, including 2018. Franchise Business Review has also named Minuteman Press International to its 2018 Top Franchises and 2017 Top B2B Franchises lists *thanks to positive reviews from our owners*.

At Minuteman Press, *We Are The Modern Printing Industry*™ providing high quality products and services that meet the needs of today's business professionals and go way beyond ink on paper. Today, our centers offer innovative branding solutions and produce custom designs, promotional products, branded apparel, direct mail marketing, large format printing (banners and posters), signs and graphics, and much more. Prior experience is not necessary to own and operate a successful Minuteman Press franchise.

*To learn about Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and access over 80 testimonials and Minuteman Press franchise reviews, visit **www.minutemanpressfranchise.com** or call 1-800-645-3006 for more information.*

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the spr agency, a Scottsdale-based social media agency, has been ranked as one of Phoenix’s top 25 social media firms by the Phoenix Business Journal.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB) March 20, 2018

the spr agency, a Scottsdale-based social media agency, has been ranked as one of Phoenix’s top 25 social media firms by the Phoenix Business Journal.

The agency, which counts national homebuilders, premier master-planned communities, electronics manufacturers and healthcare companies as clients, sees 2018 as a year of considerable growth with social media becoming a primary focus for brand experience and brand advertising.

“The power of social media is undeniable,” said Christy Stevens, vice president of the spr agency. “We’re at a point in which it’s essential for companies to take big steps to build their presence and break through with strategic social media messaging that speaks to consumers.

“While we use all social media platforms that make sense for our clients, Facebook remains the most viable social media platform for companies to use in 2018. It’s a powerful player that returns astounding results when done well.”

The company was also named the No. 1 public relations agency in Arizona by Ranking Arizona in 2017.

Founded in 2008, the spr agency has garnered a reputation for creating and implementing successful digital marketing campaigns for some of today’s leading brands.

the spr agency is located at 6730 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 240, in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, please call (480) 648-1770 or visit https://thespragency.com/.

About the spr agency
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the spr agency provides full-service business marketing, public relations, digital marketing and social media services to a host of successful companies throughout the United States. Currently, the company works with clients in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. For more information about the spr agency, please visit https://thespragency.com/. Reported by PRWeb 9 minutes ago.

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CHICAGO (AP) — The Associated Press has named Tom Berman as regional news director for the central United States, a new position overseeing AP’s journalism and news operations across media formats in 14 states stretching from Texas to the upper Midwest. The appointment was announced Tuesday by Managing Editor Brian Carovillano. Berman will be based […] Reported by Seattle Times 14 seconds ago.

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The expanded partnership is part of SiteOne's continued effort to advance the role of technology in landscape and irrigation management.

ROSWELL, Ga. (PRWEB) March 20, 2018

SiteOne® Landscape Supply, the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States, announced that they have extended their partnership with HydroPoint Data Systems, a leader in smart water management solutions.

The expanded partnership enables SiteOne to add HydroPoint's WeatherTRAK and Baseline central irrigation control systems to a large selection of water management solutions now being offered in Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

"Expanding our relationship with HydroPoint is yet another way that we can contribute to our customers' success," said Brian Quill, Green Tech Category Manager at SiteOne Landscape Supply. "Our team appreciates HydroPoint's singular focus on advanced central irrigation control systems. That focus and superior technical support benefits our customers and all those who use these products to efficiently manage water."

The expanded partnership is part of SiteOne's continued effort to advance the role of technology in landscape and irrigation management.

"We're excited to be an integral part of SiteOne's cutting-edge water management toolkit," said Chris Spain, CEO of HydroPoint. "This expanded partnership will help both companies provide better solutions for our customers. It shows what's possible when two organization align on the core value of putting customers first."

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SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscape supplies in the United States and has a growing presence in Canada. Its customers are primarily residential and commercial landscape professionals who specialize in the design, installation and maintenance of lawns, gardens, golf courses, and other outdoor spaces. http://www.SiteOne.com Reported by PRWeb 1 minute ago.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Announces 2018 Dissertation Fellows

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The $10,000 fellowships are designed to support active Phi Kappa Phi members currently in the dissertation writing stage of doctoral study.

BATON ROUGE, La. (PRWEB) March 20, 2018

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, today announced the recipients of a 2018 Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship. The $10,000 fellowships are designed to support active Society members currently in the dissertation writing stage of doctoral study.

This year’s class of fellows represents a group of 10 students spanning a number of academic disciplines from science and technology to arts and humanities.

The 2018 Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellows are:· Elizabeth Michelle Bevan, University of Alabama at Birmingham
· Derek N. Boetcher, University of Florida
· Julia Cosacchi, Fordham University
· Blair Flicker, The University of Texas at Dallas
· Malinee Neelamegam, University of South Florida
· Michael Nevradakis, The University of Texas at Austin
· Alexandra E. Nielsen, Portland State University
· Vinit C. Shanbhag, University of Missouri
· Morgan F. Smith, Texas A&M University
· Kandis Wright, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

“Phi Kappa Phi has long been known for supporting graduate students at the beginning of their studies, but only recently have we introduced support at the end of their programs,” said Society Executive Director, Dr. Mary Todd. “Crossing that ABD line is critical to a successful academic or professional career. We are delighted to offer dissertation fellowships to assist Phi Kappa Phi members in reaching the finish line of their doctoral programs.”

The recipients were selected based on a number of criteria including how the fellowship will contribute to the completion of the dissertation, the significance of original research, and endorsement by the dissertation chair. Each fellow will receive $10,000 to apply toward 12 months of dissertation writing.

Established in 2014, the dissertation fellowships are part of the Society’s robust award programs, which give $1.4 million each biennium to outstanding students and members through study abroad grants, graduate fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.

To learn more about the Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship Program and this year’s recipients, please visit http://www.phikappaphi.org/dissertation.

About Phi Kappa Phi

Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually. The Society has chapters on more than 300 select colleges and universities in North America and the Philippines. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society's mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." For more information, visit http://www.phikappaphi.org. Reported by PRWeb 1 minute ago.

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Securonix Expands Field Operations and Strengthens Sales Team with Industry Veterans

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ADDISON, Texas, March 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Securonix, the market leader in big data security analytics and user and entity behavior analytics, further expanded its team of sales veterans today with the announcement of one key promotion and three new executive hires.“Securonix is attracting the best in the cybersecurity business,” said Securonix CEO Sachin Nayyar. “We’re innovating new capabilities that are revolutionizing security, redefining what can be done with big data analytics and inventing new machine learning capabilities that solve critical security problems. People want to join our movement. Frankly, we can’t grow fast enough.”

Chris Ostertag has taken on broader responsibility at Securonix, leading business development and pre-sales as part of an overall integrated field operations and revenue generation strategy. Chris joined Securonix in 2016 as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and has a track record for building sales teams at multiple high-growth startups including Skipjaq (machine learning for website performance), AlertEnterprise (identity access management), and SailPoint Technologies (identity and access management).

Andrew Vallila joins Securonix as Vice President of Sales for the North America. Andrew is an industry veteran who has led solution-oriented sales teams to revenue growth and customer success, including roles at One Identity (identity and access management), Oracle, and Sun Microsystems.

Jim Burroughs joins Securonix as Vice President of Mid-Market Sales. Jim specializes in successfully building and leading sales organizations for growth-oriented software companies and has a proven track record in both enterprise and mid-market sales management positions. He has spent most of his career building highly successful startup companies including Stackify, Nolio (acquired by CA Technologies), and Onaro (acquired by NetApp).

Robert Ramsden-Board joins Securonix as Vice President for EMEA. Securonix has seen 400 percent year-over-year growth internationally and will add fuel to the fire with this key addition to the international team. Robert joins Securonix from Splunk and specializes in disrupting the conventional ways people look at and use data. Prior to Splunk, Robert spent several years with Symantec growing their EMEA business.

In the last few months Securonix has been recognized by major analyst firms for its cutting-edge security solutions, industry leadership, and maturity in the security analytics space. Gartner added Securonix to the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management, bypassing the niche quadrant and placing Securonix as a visionary. Gartner also gave Securonix its highest ranking for User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA). Forrester named Securonix a “strong performer” in its 2017 Forrester Wave for Security Analytics Report. With these additions to the team, Securonix will be able to continue to rapidly increase growth and help SOC analysts and incident response teams fight hackers with cutting edge cybersecurity solutions.

*About Securonix*
Securonix, the leader in Security Analytics, uses the power of Hadoop and machine learning technology to radically transform enterprise security with actionable intelligence. Our purpose-built UEBA and next-gen SIEM platforms consume, enrich and analyze massive volumes of data in real-time to detect and prioritize the highest risk threats to organizations. Using out of the box content, Securonix detects insider threat, cyber threat, cloud and fraud attacks automatically and accurately. Visit us at https://www.securonix.com.

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Loci, an intellectual property platform, sponsors GMG Racing’s 2016 Pirelli World Challenge GT Cup Champion, Alec Udell, at this weekend’s Pirelli World Challenge 2018 event held in Austin, Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) March 21, 2018

Loci, an IP research and exchange platform, is breaking down the barriers to innovation with blockchain technology. Their product, LOCIsearch, is a powerful and proprietary tool that inventors use to invent, stake, and sell their intellectual property.

John Wise, a former automotive engineer and current CEO of Loci, developed the ideas behind LOCIsearch directly from his experiences in the racing industry. As an automotive engineer, he and his colleagues were developing innovative new products at a rapid pace. In some cases, products went from ideation to prototype to testing in a single day; but very few of these products were getting patented due to of the convoluted and expensive patent research process. Wise created Loci to encourage and support entrepreneurs to take the steps necessary to give their inventions a chance to come to life.

This weekend, Wise gets to relive the passion that started it all, by having his company, Loci, partner with GMG Racing for the 2018 Pirelli World Challenge Grand Prix of Texas, taking place at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. GMG Racing’s professional driver, 22-year-old Alec Udell, is back after winning the 2016 Pirelli World Challenge GT Cup Championship. He’ll be taking the turns in a Loci sponsored Porsche 911 GT3 R on March 24-25.

Wise says, "Alec’s an impressive guy who is a hell of a driver. He represents the people we're focused on collaborating with because he's an aspiring engineer and innovator."

Loci hopes to bring LOCIsearch to the racing world; an industry where the DIY IP research and staking platform has great potential to change the way innovation happens. LOCIsearch allows inventors to discover whether their idea is novel, stake that idea on the blockchain, and lastly, sell their idea to others, if desired.

Loci invites everyone to tune in to the race using the hashtag, #LOCIporsche, and looks forward to announcing more exciting partnerships in the future.

For media inquiries, please contact Jesse Lucas at Melrose PR Jesse(at)melrosepr(dot)com or call (310) 260-7901.

About Loci
Loci, a platform for intellectual property discovery, creation, and exchange, is built on patented technology nearly a decade in the making. The company uses a combination of intuitive user interfaces, machine learning, and blockchain technology to optimize this process. Loci has an established market presence with its proprietary IP platform, LOCIsearch, and has its own expansive IP portfolio. Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

National Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award Recognizes Juan Diaz – Environmental Services Lead, Cohen Children’s Medical Center/Northwell Health®

March 21, 2018, 6:06 am

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UMF Corporation’s Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award acknowledges invaluable contributions of environmental services personnel nationwide

CHICAGO (PRWEB) March 21, 2018

Juan Diaz, a lead member of the Environmental Services (ES) team at Cohen Children’s Medical Center (CCMC), New Hyde Park, NY, has been named the 2017 recipient of the national Hygiene Specialist® Excellence award sponsored by UMF Corporation, a developer of high-performance infection-prevention products.

Diaz was nominated for the award by Assistant Director of Environmental Services Vasilios J. Apostolou CHESP, T-CHEST. Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a part of Northwell Health, is the largest provider of healthcare for children in New York. Northwell Health is one of the nation’s largest health systems.

The Hygiene Specialist Excellence award is in its ninth year. It was established by UMF Corporation to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of the unsung, everyday heroes staffing ES departments across the country, according to George Clarke, CEO of UMF Corporation.

“We need to increase awareness of all the unheralded professionals that are so critical in the battle against preventable hospital associated infections (pHAIs),” Clarke said. “Chief among these are Hygiene Specialists like Juan Diaz, who serve as the first line of defense in providing safe environments in hospitals and long-term care facilities.”

Diaz’s job is to lead a team of ES staff in providing a clinically clean, safe environment for patients, visitors and staff by minimizing the dangers posed by the spread of the numerous superbugs that are responsible for pHAIs.

Commenting on his nomination of Diaz, Apostolou said, “This is a timely occasion to be recognizing Juan for his service – he is celebrating his 10th year with us. And every day, he has gone above and beyond, consistently performing at the highest levels in the way he processes an area so that it is clinically clean, which, in turn, instills the confidence of our patients, their families, his co-workers and anyone who interacts with him. Juan embodies the Northwell Health core values: caring, excellence, innovation and integrity.”

As a member of the ES team, Diaz participated in UMF Corporation’s Hygiene Specialist In-Service Training program that includes learning best practices for effective infection prevention, in-service education and effective hygiene management in patient rooms and all other areas of CCMC.

The Hygiene Specialist Award includes a one-week vacation for two to South Beach, Florida.

Signaling Out the Hygiene Specialist: The ‘Secret Weapon’ in Reducing, Preventing HAIs

In a 2016 TEDx Talk, Texas State University clinical microbiologist Rodney E. Rohde, PhD distinguished Hygiene Specialists as among one of the most important, “behind-the-scenes” professions in combatting HAIs and superbugs in healthcare systems and the community at large.

“My mission and passion is to overcome” the lack of knowledge of the unheralded professions so critical in the battle against antibiotic resistant superbugs – through communication, awareness and education,” Dr. Rohde told a TEDx audience.

His TEDx talk is not the first time Dr. Rhode has spoken in support of his “everyday heroes.” In a 2014 article, “A Secret Weapon for Preventing HAIs,” he wrote that ES comprises the “first-line-of-defense, specialists whose training has included learning best practices for effective infection prevention, on-going in-service education and effective hygiene management in patient rooms and all other areas of the hospital.”

The HAI Scourge

According to Clarke, though mostly preventable, HAIs like Clostridium difficile (C. diff) and Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can, and do occur in all types of patient and extended care settings. He noted that, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), on any given day, about one in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection.

Leading health systems like Northwell Health have zero tolerance for HAIs. According to its website, Northwell Health has received recognition at the national level from the National Patient Safety Foundation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of Healthcare Quality and the Critical Care Societies Collaboration and at the state level from the Health Care Association of New York State (HANYS). “Our goal is to eliminate infections that arise following admission to the hospital,” the hospital says.

“Enlightened management at facilities like these and CCMC/Northwell Health has recognized the importance of ES as part of an enterprise-wide multimodal intervention plan to combat these infections,” Clarke said. “Clearly, these dedicated individuals are invaluable and deserve recognition.”

About UMF Corporation
Innovators and specialists in environmental hygiene, UMF Corporation delivers advanced, patented antimicrobial technology with industry-leading PerfectCLEAN® products, education, training, motivation and support. The company, headquartered in the Chicago area, is the only U.S. company that designs, engineers and manufactures high-performance fibers and accessories to help its customers meet tough new challenges in public health and safety. Visit http://www.perfectclean.com

About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 23 hospitals, more than 650 outpatient facilities and nearly 15,000 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 66,000 employees – 15,000-plus nurses and 4,000 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

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Impact Selector and Probe Announce Strategic Expansion of I-Wheel Product Line

March 21, 2018, 6:06 am

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It is with great excitement that Probe Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“Probe”) and Impact Selector International, LLC (“Impact Selector” or “ISI”) announce the expansion of their relationship establishing Impact Selector as the exclusive supplier of I-Wheel Conveyance Optimization solutions. For the last several years, ISI and Probe have collaborated to offer commercial alternatives for I-Wheel technology and this expansion will facilitate the most efficient delivery to our customers.

(PRWEB) March 21, 2018

“With the recent merger of Hunter and Probe, Probe has continued to focus on expanding its portfolio in our quest toward achieving global recognition as industry leaders in cased hole and reservoir monitoring solutions. Although I-Wheel is complementary to our strategy and tool offering, we feel that ISI’s focus on conveyance is a perfect fit for the I-Wheel. Such an arrangement will primarily benefit Probe customers by providing additional options and support for more comprehensive conveyance solutions,” said Federico Casavantes, CEO of Probe.

“As the market evolves and ISI continues to implement its Intelligent Conveyance Technology offering, we are thrilled to be the exclusive provider of I-Wheel. ISI will be increasing our available inventory and including I-Wheel as an integral part of our tool configuration and conveyance support recommendations and analysis. I-Wheels, along with Roller Bogies, will provide our clients multiple solutions tailored to their specific needs, job parameters and well conditions. ISI will begin manufacturing I-Wheels, of all sizes to be available within our fleet, along with taking over all on-going support and maintenance of the I-Wheels currently in the market.” said David Lane President and CEO of ISI.

ISI and Probe look forward to continuing our collaboration and service offering of I-Wheel. All future inquiries of I-Wheel product line, including any maintenance, re-certification, parts, or I-Wheel sizes, fit, availability, or technical materials should be directed to:

Ross White, P.Eng.
9933 Regal Row
Houston, Texas, 77040 U.S.A.
Telephone: +1-281-809-2527
Mobile: +1-832-980-1744
Email: rwhite@impactselector.com

About ISI: Impact Selector is the most reliable provider of conveyance technology solutions that mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and improve safety for customers working in the oil & gas industry worldwide. http://www.impactselector.com

About Probe: Established in 1994, Probe is widely acknowledged as a leading specialist cased hole logging and reservoir monitoring technology supplier to oilfield services companies around the world. Headquartered in Houston, Probe operates from its technology and support centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, and offers additional support through an extensive network of global representatives. For more information on Probe and its product portfolio, visit probe1.com Reported by PRWeb 1 hour ago.

Uber starts a perks program for its trucking app

March 21, 2018, 6:11 am

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Uber is launching a perks program for Uber Freight, the company’s app that lets truckers easily book loads. It’s called Uber Freight Plus, and it offers truckers different discounts and opportunities depending on how much they drive with the service.

As long as drivers haul one load per month with Uber Freight, they’ll be eligible for an Uber Freight Plus “fuel card.” They can use that card to save 20 cents per gallon off the retail price of gas at TA/Petro truck stops, as well as 15 cents per gallon at specific locations in California, Texas, and Illinois of Roady’s, a network of independent chain of truck stops. Uber Freight Plus members will also be able to use the card to save up to 30 percent on Goodyear tires.

Once drivers haul... Reported by The Verge 1 hour ago.

Austin serial bombing suspect may have other devices 'out there,' cops uncover 'treasure trove of information'

March 21, 2018, 6:34 am

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Authorities boasted of uncovering a "treasure trove of information" about the dead 24-year-old man identified as being behind the string of bombings that rocked Austin, Texas this month -- but officials warned other explosives may still be out there, and other collaborators may be on the loose. Reported by FOXNews.com 49 minutes ago.

Police: Suspected Austin bomber dead a day after FedEx blast put corporate world on defense

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Update: Austin Police Department reports the suspected serial bomber, an unnamed 24-year-old white male, killed himself in an explosion as police closed in on him early Wednesday. The Texas Tribune reports the suspect was being approached by police at a Round Rock hotel at the time. Law enforcement officials caution that the suspect could have set additional bombs before his death and urge people to remain vigilant about anything suspicious. Commuters should avoid I-35; the highway and southbound… Reported by bizjournals 30 minutes ago.

Texas bombing suspect blows himself up as police close in: officials

March 21, 2018, 6:49 am

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PFLUGERVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - An unemployed 24-year-old man suspected of a three-week bombing campaign in Texas that killed two people and injured five others blew himself up on the side of a highway as police closed in on him early Wednesday, authorities said. Reported by Reuters India 34 minutes ago.