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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY: HOW TO CHECK FOR BEDBUGS

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bedbugs can make you itch just by thinking about them. These tiny, reddish-brown insects that feed on blood are notorious for infiltrating hotel rooms and luggage, hitchhiking their way back to a new home virtually undetected.

Key Points: 
  • Although bedbug bites are not usually dangerous, bedbugs can come home with you, infest your home, and cause a great deal of discomfort and anxiety.
  • If bedbugs are present in your home, you will likely find bites on your body.
  • There are fewer spots for bedbugs to hide in bathrooms, so you can check your room without worry.
  • These tips are demonstrated in " How to check for bedbugs ," a video posted to the AAD website and YouTube channel .

Diversified Maintenance Delivers Cheeriodicals to Hospitalized Children and Veterans

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

An enthusiastic team of approximately 100 employees from Diversified Maintenance partnered with Cheeriodicals to assemble and deliver care packages to hospitalized children and Veterans in Birmingham, AL.

Key Points: 
  • An enthusiastic team of approximately 100 employees from Diversified Maintenance partnered with Cheeriodicals to assemble and deliver care packages to hospitalized children and Veterans in Birmingham, AL.
  • The children’s Cheeriodicals gift boxes were designed to deliver a much-needed dose of cheer to hospitalized children.
  • The Veterans’ Cheeriodicals duffle bags were designed to lift the spirits of Veterans who have selflessly served our country.
  • “The combined efforts of the VA, Cheeriodicals, and Diversified Maintenance bring joy to our Veterans' faces when they visit our medical center,” Kukoyi noted.

TSA is prepared for a busy spring break travel season, expects travel volumes at nearly 6% above 2023

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As spring break travelers prepare for their vacation getaways, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is up for the challenge and is offering practical tips to help them plan for a smooth journey as they go through the security checkpoint and take to the skies. The busy peak spring break travel season begins around March 7 and continues through March 25.

Key Points: 
  • The busy peak spring break travel season begins around March 7 and continues through March 25.
  • "TSA screened a record number of passengers in 2023, and we expect that trend to continue this year," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
  • "So far in 2024, travel volumes are trending at nearly 6% above the same period in 2023.
  • For more information on how TSA is using facial recognition technology, see our TSA Facial Recognition Technology Fact Sheet .

Global Smart Airports Strategic Business Report 2024-2030: Terminal Side Segment Exhibiting Strong Growth - Next-Gen Airports to Transform Future Travel

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DUBLIN, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Smart Airports - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Smart Airports - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Smart airports are revolutionizing the travel experience by leveraging connected, intelligent, digitized, and personalized solutions, aiming to elevate passenger journeys to new heights.
  • Major technologies driving smart airports include security systems, biometrics, IoT, and data analytics, enabling a transformative travel experience.
  • The global market outlook for smart airports is promising, with developed regions leading the way in infrastructure upgrades and technology adoption.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Dispenser/Holder for Plastic Bags (SGM-262)

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Monday, February 19, 2024

My design would keep bags neat, organized, and easily accessible."

Key Points: 
  • My design would keep bags neat, organized, and easily accessible."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to keep plastic, reusable shopping bags in a readily available location when needed.
  • In doing so, it offers an alternative to placing a quantity of plastic bags inside a single bag or box.
  • 22-SGM-262, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Tag Accessory for Luggage (AAT-4474)

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to provide travelers with a simple and effective tag for identifying their luggage," said an inventor, from Atlanta, Ga., "so I invented the BAG TAG.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to provide travelers with a simple and effective tag for identifying their luggage," said an inventor, from Atlanta, Ga., "so I invented the BAG TAG.
  • My design ensures that your personal luggage stands out from others in the baggage claim area."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an easy-to-identify tag accessory for a piece of luggage.
  • In doing so, it could promote quick and easy luggage retrieval in a baggage claim area.

Harbor Lockers Unlocks First and Last Mile Delivery for Hyperlocal Logistics in Strategic Partnership with Ottonomy and its Ottobot Locker

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Harbor Lockers announces its strategic partnership with Ottonomy for its customized locker-on-robot, Ottobot Locker, partnership for last-mile delivery.

Key Points: 
  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Harbor Lockers announces its strategic partnership with Ottonomy for its customized locker-on-robot, Ottobot Locker, partnership for last-mile delivery.
  • "Harbor is focused on how lockers can innovate logistics and the future of customer experience with new services and applications," says Tad W. Jenkins, General Manager of Harbor Lockers.
  • Ottobot Locker seamlessly runs on the Harbor Locker's app ecosystem and brings a revolutionary dimension to fixed smart lockers.
  • Ottobot Locker will be on display at the Harbor Lockers booth at Manifest Las Vegas from February 5-7, 2024.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Newly Designed Dog Leash (RSJ-165)

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Monday, January 29, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I knew there could be a more refined version of a retractable leash.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I knew there could be a more refined version of a retractable leash.
  • My design would offer an improved alternative to traditional retractable leashes due to it being light weight and hands free."
  • The invention provides an improved design for a dog leash.
  • The invention features a hands-free ergonomic design that is easy to use and designed with comfort and breathability in mind, so it is ideal for dog owners.

2023 Year in Review: TSA highlights a year of innovation and improvements to security effectiveness, efficiency and the passenger experience

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Friday, January 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) marked another successful year in 2023, making significant strides to improve transportation security effectiveness, efficiency and enhance the aviation passenger experience.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) marked another successful year in 2023, making significant strides to improve transportation security effectiveness, efficiency and enhance the aviation passenger experience.
  • In 2023, TSA screened a record 858+ million passengers, an average of 2.4 million daily passengers at airport security checkpoints across the country.
  • As a result, TSA has seen a significant reduction in attrition and improvement in the ability to recruit for open positions.
  • Continued to purchase and deploy innovative checkpoint technologies that improve security effectiveness and efficiency, while enhancing the passenger experience.

TSA detects 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately 93% of these firearms were loaded. This total surpasses the previous year's record of 6,542 firearms stopped at checkpoints and represents the highest one-year total in TSA's history.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- During 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft.
  • "We are still seeing far too many firearms at TSA checkpoints, and what's particularly concerning is the amount of them loaded, presenting an unnecessary risk to everyone at the TSA checkpoint," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, which ended Dec. 31, Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) stopped 1,665 firearms at checkpoints.
  • The total represents an average of 18 firearms per day at TSA checkpoints, of which nearly 93% were loaded.