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MTV Entertainment Studios and Active Minds announce national campaign "A.S.K." to address critical youth mental health challenge

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Mardi, octobre 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Entertainment Studios (MTVE) has partnered with leading young adult mental health non-profit Active Minds to spearhead an innovative mental health campaign this fall that empowers youth and young adults to simply and effectively help people in their lives through emotional challenges. Called A.S.K. - an acronym for Acknowledge, Support, and Keep-In-Touch - the new highly memorable, multi-media campaign will roll out via digital-first marketing and at key cultural events and on campuses nationwide this fall, combining Active Minds' two decades of expertise championing peer-to-peer mental health programs for youth and young adults with the global platform of MTVE's Mental Health is Health initiative.

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  • MTV research finds that young people want to support their friends, but nearly 70% do not feel prepared to do so.
  • "MTV Entertainment is committed to driving meaningful change in youth mental health through powerful storytelling, insights, and tools that move people from awareness toward action," said Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
  • "We are excited to partner with Active Minds to recruit an army of peer health allies to empower young people to support their friends, families and communities."
  • "I am thrilled to continue working with MTVE and Active Minds, two organizations that value the mental health and well being of marginalized youth and young adults," said Morgann Noble, youth advisor.

Top Shelf Nutrition Continues its Retail Push With Growing Health and Athletic Product Lines

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Jeudi, octobre 5, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Shelf Nutrition is a supplement label devoted to helping Americans tap into proper nutrition and an active lifestyle. The company started with two passionate health fanatics, Nick Giovannetti and Connor Hair, who created their own unique supplement formulations right in their dorm room at Florida State University. The co-founders' passion for health and fitness quickly grew into a supplement label that became widespread across their home state. Top Shelf Nutrition initially featured a popular pre-workout formula, followed by superfood and immune support products for everyday health and wellness.

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  • The Florida-based Sports Nutrition Brand Is Rapidly Growing Its Product Offerings as It Continues to Expand Its Retail Presence Across the U.S.
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Shelf Nutrition is a supplement label devoted to helping Americans tap into proper nutrition and an active lifestyle.
  • The co-founders' passion for health and fitness quickly grew into a supplement label that became widespread across their home state.
  • Top Shelf Nutrition initially featured a popular pre-workout formula, followed by superfood and immune support products for everyday health and wellness.
  • More recently, Top Shelf Nutrition has expanded beyond the borders of the Sunshine State, landing key brick-and-mortar retail accounts and establishing a healthy flow of e-commerce sales across the country.

Lightbody® Welcomes Registered Dietitian Ashley Crowl to Health & Science Advisory Board

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Mercredi, octobre 4, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightbody, the innovator of the world's only Digital Wellness supplements for modern lifestyles, announced the addition of Ashley Crowl R.D. to the company's Health & Science Advisory Board. Lightbody CEO and co-founder Kylen Ribeiro said that Crowl's extensive background in Nutrition Education and Clinical Nutrition will be insightful and valuable as the company continues to innovate and pioneer the digital wellness category.

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  • to the company's Health & Science Advisory Board.
  • "We are so excited that Ashley will be lending her expertise to our advisory board," said Ribeiro.
  • "Her impressive credentials as a dietitian and quality assurance expert will be beneficial as we expand our health and wellness footprint in the industry."
  • In addition to a healthy diet, she believes supplementation is necessary for overall health and to address any nutritional gaps.

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY AGREES TO ADD WOMEN'S LACROSSE TEAM, DEVELOP GENDER EQUITY PLAN, AND COMPLY WITH TITLE IX

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Mardi, octobre 3, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida State University has agreed to add a varsity women's lacrosse team, develop a gender equity plan, and bring its intercollegiate athletic program into compliance with Title IX to avoid a threatened class action sex discrimination lawsuit by members of its women's club lacrosse team. The school will also change its requirements for students and others seeking new varsity teams.

Key Points: 
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal civil rights law, prohibits sex discrimination by any educational institution receiving federal funds.
  • "This is a great victory for the women at FSU and all who care about Title IX and gender equity in sports," said Bailey Glasser's Arthur Bryant, lead counsel for the women and Title IX team leader.
  • "We are proud to represent the courageous women on the club lacrosse team, who decided to stand up and fight.
  • We are the leading law firm using Title IX to win gender equity – equal participation opportunities, athletic financial aid, and treatment – for student-athletes across the country.

Female animals teach each other to choose unusual males – new research

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Mardi, octobre 3, 2023

A new study suggests that female animals learn from other females to prefer distinctive males as mates.

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  • A new study suggests that female animals learn from other females to prefer distinctive males as mates.
  • These traits have evolved to enhance an animal’s chance of attracting a mate, rather than to enhance survival ability.
  • Historically, scientists focused on the interactions between males and often ignored the way females shaped evolution.
  • In terms of looks, the males with the largest
    cheek pads or flanges are most appealing to female orangutans, whereas males with the longest “swords” drive female swordtail fish wild.

Not just about looks

    • And, it’s not always the males that compete to be chosen by the females.
    • Male stalk-eyed flies choose females based on the distance between their eyes, and find wider eyespans more attractive.
    • Current theories of sexual selection involve animals choosing mates due to signs they have good genes– like a long, elaborate tail.

Rare sex appeal

    • Learning has also been shown in mate choice as females observing others with
      a male are more likely to choose that male themselves, or one with similar
      traits.
    • For example, if a female sees an experienced female with a bright coloured male, she might seek a brightly coloured mate too.
    • When females chose a more distinctive male, this caused the rare trait to become more common and, subsequently, less attractive.
    • But I now wonder what other people might see in him – is it those eyes, or that smile, or something completely different?

JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus Announce Celebration for Black Achievers

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Lundi, octobre 2, 2023

Deerfield Beach, Fla., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus announce the return of the Black Achievers Awards, formerly known as African-American Achievers.

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  • Deerfield Beach, Fla., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JM Family Enterprises, Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus announce the return of the Black Achievers Awards, formerly known as African-American Achievers.
  • She pushes her students to succeed, requiring a 3.5 grade point average to be a part of the team.
  • Each year, in recognition of the Achievers and their efforts to improve the quality of life in our community, JM Family and its subsidiaries Southeast Toyota Distributors and JM Lexus contributed $10,000 in each Achiever’s name to the South Florida charity(ies) of his or her choice.
  • This honor, which was named in memory of 1995 Black Achiever Jerome Edmund Gray, Esq., includes a four-year, need-based scholarship to Florida State University.

Season 11 of "START UP" To Air on PBS, World Channel & Create TV

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Vendredi, septembre 29, 2023

DETROIT, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Four-time Emmy® nominated docuseries START UP has announced its monumental 11th season, debuting this fall. START UP airs on PBS, and in national syndication (check local listings), as well as on The World Channel and Create TV. Episodes will also be available for streaming on PBS.org.

Key Points: 
  • START UP airs on PBS, and in national syndication (check local listings), as well as on The World Channel and Create TV.
  • "2023 is about realizing a new perspective on life and business," said Gary Bredow, host and writer of START UP.
  • Season 11 sponsors include Thryv, Spectrum Business, GoDaddy, Amazon, Florida State University, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Jaguar Land Rover.
  • Season 11 sponsor Thryv, a leading provider of software and services for small businesses, is showing its support for the small business community.

GateHouse Treatment Appoints New CEO

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Jeudi, septembre 28, 2023

NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GateHouse Treatment, a premier addiction and behavioral health service provider, proudly welcomes Theodore Bender, PhD, MBA, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Bender's exceptional background in clinical psychology, distinguished education, and remarkable track record in executive leadership make him the ideal leader for GateHouse Treatment.

Key Points: 
  • NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GateHouse Treatment, a premier addiction and behavioral health service provider, proudly welcomes Theodore Bender, PhD, MBA, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • Dr. Bender's exceptional background in clinical psychology, distinguished education, and remarkable track record in executive leadership make him the ideal leader for GateHouse Treatment.
  • As CEO of GateHouse, Dr. Bender spearheads the mission of providing top-tier addiction & behavioral health services.
  • As CEO of GateHouse, Dr. Bender spearheads the mission of providing top-tier addiction & behavioral health services.

Phillips Edison & Company Announces Appointment of Anthony “Tony” Terry to Board of Directors

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Lundi, septembre 25, 2023

Jeff Edison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PECO stated: “We are delighted to welcome Tony to PECO’s Board.

Key Points: 
  • Jeff Edison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PECO stated: “We are delighted to welcome Tony to PECO’s Board.
  • Mr. Terry works with the strategic council to develop financial and operational business strategies that maximize profitability and growth for VAC.
  • Mr. Terry has more than 26 years with VAC and extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational optimization and financial analysis.
  • Prior to VAC, Mr. Terry worked as a senior auditor at The Walt Disney Company and an audit senior at Arthur Andersen LLP.

Fraser Institute News Release: Hong Kong drops from #1 rank for the first time in history; Singapore takes top spot

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Mardi, septembre 19, 2023

The report measures the economic freedom of individuals—their ability to make their own economic decisions—by analyzing the policies and institutions of 165 jurisdictions.

Key Points: 
  • The report measures the economic freedom of individuals—their ability to make their own economic decisions—by analyzing the policies and institutions of 165 jurisdictions.
  • The policies examined include regulation, freedom to trade internationally, size of government, legal system and property rights, and sound monetary policy.
  • According to this year’s report, Hong Kong—for the first time in the history of this report—slipped from the top position.
  • Hong Kong's prosperity will likely suffer as a result,” said Matthew Mitchell, senior fellow at the Fraser Institute.