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New Documentary “The Pitch” Reveals Unprecedented Healthcare Safety Innovation Using AI and VR Technology

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10–16), the trailer to the forthcoming documentary is now available to stream online.

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  • To celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10–16), the trailer to the forthcoming documentary is now available to stream online.
  • From Mike Eisenberg, the director of To Err Is Human: A Patient Safety Documentary (2018), The Pitch portrays some unique solutions to the current upsurge in medical errors.
  • Through expert interviews, recent technology breakthroughs, and one young innovator’s journey into the frontiers of medicine, The Pitch offers optimism for the future of patient safety.
  • The bill would create the National Patient Safety Board to advance safety improvements and innovations like those seen in the film.

Ave Maria Bond Fund Wins 2024 LSEG Lipper Awards

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc., the investment adviser to the Ave Maria Mutual Funds , today announced that its Ave Maria Bond Fund (NASDAQ: AVEFX) has been awarded 2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for the best A-rated corporate bond funds.

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  • Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc., the investment adviser to the Ave Maria Mutual Funds , today announced that its Ave Maria Bond Fund (NASDAQ: AVEFX) has been awarded 2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for the best A-rated corporate bond funds.
  • The award is for the 3-year (among 12 funds), 5-year (among 12 funds) and 10-year periods (among 11 funds) ended November 30, 2023.
  • “We are honored that Lipper has recognized the Ave Maria Bond Fund with these prestigious awards,” said George P. Schwartz, CFA, Executive Chairman of Schwartz Investment Counsel, Inc. “Winning awards for multiple time periods demonstrates the consistency of this fund.
  • Brandon Scheitler heads the fixed income team and has done an exceptional job as lead manager of this fund, while adhering to the moral screens our shareholders rely upon.”
    The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards are part of the Thomson Reuters Awards for Excellence, a global family of awards that honor funds and fund management firms that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers.

American Council of Learned Societies Names Recipients of 2024 ACLS Fellowships

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 ACLS Fellowships.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 ACLS Fellowships.
  • In 2024, the program will award more than $3.6 million to 60 exceptional early-career scholars selected from a pool of 1,100 applicants through a rigorous, multi-stage peer review process.
  • In the 2023-24 competition year, ACLS reserved these fellowships for early-career, untenured scholars.
  • ACLS Fellowships provide up to $60,000 to support scholars for six to twelve months of sustained research and writing.

Canyon Hills Community Church Takes Proactive Security Measures with ZeroEyes' AI Gun Detection Platform

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Veteran, Environment, Bible, ZOC, Intelligence, Bias, Religion, Safety, Security, Hostility, Justice minister, Risk management

PHILADELPHIA, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --- ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced today that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution will be deployed at Canyon Hills Community Church to protect its congregation against gun-related threats.

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  • Located in the suburbs thirty minutes north of Seattle, Canyon Hills Community Church is a non-denominational, elder-led, bible-teaching church founded in 1995.
  • As it continues to grow, Canyon Hills Community Church has expanded its security strategy to include ZeroEyes' proactive solution.
  • "Our commitment to creating a secure environment for worship and fellowship has never been stronger," said Jon Huff, Operations Director at Canyon Hills Community Church.
  • ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software layers onto existing digital security cameras.

Dr. Bill Winston Welcomed Thousands of Attendees and Awarded Nearly $20,000 to Entrepreneurs at 2024 Business & Leadership Conference

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, presented the 2024 Business & Leadership Conference (BLC) from March 22-23, where thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders gathered in-person and online, to equip themselves with business strategies and tools to create their own economies and dominate their industries. The free, two-day hybrid conference welcomed entrepreneurs, business, and faith leaders from around the world who were empowered to take the lead in areas of influence – business, government, religion, education, media, arts, entertainment, etc. – by receiving professional insights and the tools needed to bring their businesses to fruition.

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  • The free, two-day hybrid conference welcomed entrepreneurs, business, and faith leaders from around the world who were empowered to take the lead in areas of influence – business, government, religion, education, media, arts, entertainment, etc.
  • BLC was hosted by the nationally accredited Joseph Business School (JBS) , which celebrated 25 years this year.
  • Founded by Dr. Bill Winston, the school, which has a campus and online program, teaches business leaders and entrepreneurs how to excel in the marketplace using the practical and spiritual principles found in the Bible.
  • For more information or to view the 2024 speaking engagements, interviews and special events, please visit https://blc.billwinston.org , the JBS YouTube page , or https://jbs.edu/ .

Habitat for Humanity works to create equitable, inclusive communities across the U.S. through annual Home is the Key campaign

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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ATLANTA, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 11, 1968, days after the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., Congress passed the monumental Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, or nationality. The landmark bill gave potential homeowners – particularly Black Americans – hope that they could achieve the American Dream of purchasing and owning a home of their own.

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  • Habitat for Humanity knows that a decent, affordable home is the key to stability, well-being, and intergenerational wealth.
  • Today, Habitat for Humanity is kicking off its eighth annual Home is the Key cause marketing campaign to help unlock equitable homeownership and build inclusive communities across the U.S.
  • As part of the Home is the Key campaign, Habitat for Humanity and Habitat LA are partnering to hold several in-person builds in Los Angeles.
  • People can support the Home is the Key campaign by donating online and by purchasing select products that send a portion of the proceeds back to Habitat.

Bridging Cultures: Boao Forum's Sub-Forum on Religious Harmony Sparks Global Buddhist Dialogue

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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QIONGHAI, China, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations took place at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 by March 29.

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  • QIONGHAI, China, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations took place at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 by March 29.
  • The Minister of Religious Affairs of Cambodia, Chay Borin, attended the event as a special guest.
  • Let us remain steadfast in promoting harmonious development and cooperation between the East and the West as we move forward."
  • He highlighted the positive impact of Buddhist principles such as compassion, peace, the Middle Way, and consummate interfusion in addressing the shared challenges humanity faces today.

Gale Primary Sources Release Four New Archives Devoted to Contributions from Underrecognized Communities

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Human sexuality, Culture, World War II, Organization, Documentation, Urbanization, Human, Biophysical environment, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Anglo-French Wars, Education, Religion, History, Research, Internet, Social media, Climate, GPS, Collection, Record, Student, Workflow, National archives, Refugee, Forestry, Environmental history, Disability, Identity, Gale (publisher), Archive, Teaching, DEI, Mining, Toy

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale, part of Cengage Group, is continuing its support of academic initiatives in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with the release of four new archives on the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) platform. These archives unlock perspectives on interdisciplinary subjects, including the histories of LGBTQ+ communities in North America, the treatment of disabilities in society, refugeeism and relief work during the Cold War period and the environmental impact of colonial policies in Africa and Asia – all topics that represent some of the fastest-growing areas of research and teaching. Making accessible the often unheard voices of those who lived it, these unique collections enable researchers and students to break past barriers, gain new insights and make key connections between past events and their influence on the world we live in today.

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  • These new archives drive exploration of different perspectives by connecting researchers and students to primary sources that create a culture of discovery and understanding."
  • These new archives are available on the Gale Primary Sources platform, enabling cross-archival searching to help users make new connections across topics.
  • This allows researchers to apply natural language processing tools across thousands of documents from Gale Primary Sources and perform a variety of textual analyses.
  • For more information or to request a trial, visit the Gale Primary Sources web page .

The Religious Sub-forum of BFA 2024 to Feature the First Roundtable Thought Event

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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QIONGHAI, China, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations at the Boao Forum for Asia 2024 ("BFA 2024") is set to feature its first ever roundtable discussion on March 29th.

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  • QIONGHAI, China, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations at the Boao Forum for Asia 2024 ("BFA 2024") is set to feature its first ever roundtable discussion on March 29th.
  • At the media conference, YIN SHUN highlighted the remarkable achievements of the past years.
  • The Buddhist Association of China has proudly hosted eight Boao Religious Sub-Forums, eight South China Sea Buddhist Roundtables, and the "Overseas Spreading and Influence of Chinese Chan Culture - Dahongshan Forum".
  • Since its inception in 2015, the religious sub-forum of BFA has completed eight sessions, attracting a distinctive lineup of esteemed guests representing many of the world's religions, Nobel laureates, nationally recognized scholars, and leading journalists.

The Religious Sub-forum of BFA 2024 to Feature the First Roundtable Thought Event

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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QIONGHAI, China, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations at the Boao Forum for Asia 2024 ("BFA 2024") is set to feature its first ever roundtable discussion on March 29th.

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  • QIONGHAI, China, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sub-forum on Religious Harmony and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations at the Boao Forum for Asia 2024 ("BFA 2024") is set to feature its first ever roundtable discussion on March 29th.
  • The event sought to promote mutual learning between world religions and civilizations of the East and West through the "Boao Dialogue".
  • HARADA MITSUNORI commented, "I feel optimistic about future cultural exchanges between Buddhist communities in China and Japan, fostering bridges of understanding and camaraderie between our two nations."
  • The Buddhist Association of China has proudly hosted eight Boao Religious Sub-Forums, eight South China Sea Buddhist Roundtables, and the "Overseas Spreading and Influence of Chinese Chan Culture - Dahongshan Forum".