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Spark Education Launches Its First In-Person Learning Center in the United States

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Education ("Spark" or "the Company"), one of the world's largest providers of small-group online classes for K-12 education, opened its first in-person learning center in the United States at 200 Broadway, Millbrae, California.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spark Education ("Spark" or "the Company"), one of the world's largest providers of small-group online classes for K-12 education, opened its first in-person learning center in the United States at 200 Broadway, Millbrae, California.
  • Most in our community place family values as a top priority and we're thankful that Spark Education is here today.
  • The Millbrae Spark Education Learning Center, joins close to 1000 locations featuring Spark Education Group's interactive learning programs around the world including in Canada, Singapore, and China.
  • Tom Dai, head of Spark Education's U.S. learning centers, said, "Our mission is to spark passion for learning and to ignite lifelong growth.

23andMe Launches Total Health™, its Comprehensive, Prevention-Based Health Membership

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe), a leading genetic health and biopharmaceutical company, today launched 23andMe+ Total Health, its new, comprehensive prevention-based health membership that provides clinical grade exome sequencing, biannual blood testing, and unprecedented access to genetics-based clinical care.

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  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe), a leading genetic health and biopharmaceutical company, today launched 23andMe+ Total Health, its new, comprehensive prevention-based health membership that provides clinical grade exome sequencing, biannual blood testing, and unprecedented access to genetics-based clinical care.
  • Members of Total Health will also receive all the reports and features offered in the Company’s existing 23andMe+ Premium Membership .
  • As part of Total Health, members will gain access to all the premium reports and features delivered through 23andMe+ Premium.
  • The 23andMe+ Total Health membership will cost $99 per month, billed in a one-time annual payment of $1,188.

Certn Acquires Trustmatic to Expand Its Identity Verification Services

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Certn , a global leader in background screening trusted by over 20,000 teams and some of the world’s biggest brands, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Trustmatic , a Europe-based remote identity verification company.

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  • Certn , a global leader in background screening trusted by over 20,000 teams and some of the world’s biggest brands, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Trustmatic , a Europe-based remote identity verification company.
  • This strategic move solidifies Certn's position as a global leader in screening and identity verification technology and enhances its ability to meet the KYC needs of its growing customer base.
  • Trustmatic's leading identity verification technology consists of identity document reading and authentication, face liveness detection, and biometrics.
  • Joining forces with Certn is the next step on our mission of providing the world’s most secure and easy-to-use identity verification solution technology.”
    Digital identity verification plays a key role in enabling digital transformation by helping organizations and their users to establish trust with each other automatically.

Leading Independent Research Firm Recognizes Siteimprove as a Strong Performer in Digital Accessibility Platforms Evaluation

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

"It's an honor and a privilege to be included in the first-ever Forrester Wave™ on Digital Accessibility Platforms," said Izabela Misiorny, CMO of Siteimprove.

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  • "It's an honor and a privilege to be included in the first-ever Forrester Wave™ on Digital Accessibility Platforms," said Izabela Misiorny, CMO of Siteimprove.
  • Siteimprove also offers extensive training opportunities through Siteimprove Frontier, workshops webinars, and events to educate teams on accessibility.
  • By partnering with Siteimprove, businesses can enhance their online presence and reach a broader audience while prioritizing accessibility measures.
  • A complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave™: Digital Accessibility Platforms, Q4 2023 is available for download from Siteimprove .

Farmer sentiment rises as producers report improved financial conditions on their farms

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The modest improvement in farmer sentiment resulted from farmers' improved perspective on current conditions on their farms as well as their expectations for the future.

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  • The modest improvement in farmer sentiment resulted from farmers' improved perspective on current conditions on their farms as well as their expectations for the future.
  • The Index of Current Conditions rose 3 points to 101 while the Index of Future Expectations rose 5 points to 114.
  • Farmers' more optimistic view of their farms' financial situation was reflected in the Farm Financial Performance Index, which rose 6 points in October compared to September.
  • Despite the perception that financial conditions were stronger than a month earlier, the Farm Capital Investment Index fell 4 points in October to a reading of 35.

Best Teen Book, 2023: Winner, Readers' Choice Award: "Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse" by Aurora M. Winter

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The Readers' Choice 5-star review praised the coming-of-age book for being a "fun, fantastic, fast-paced, fantasy adventure, well-executed by Winter."

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  • The Readers' Choice 5-star review praised the coming-of-age book for being a "fun, fantastic, fast-paced, fantasy adventure, well-executed by Winter."
  • Literary Titan's 5-star review stated, "Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse by Aurora Winter is a captivating tale that follows the enthralling journey of siblings Ana and Zackary through a wonderous and magical Multiverse.
  • 'Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse' is a book parents and grandparents can confidently give to tween and teen readers—or enjoy reading themselves," shared Aurora.
  • The first book in the "Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse" series by Aurora M. Winter is available now, and the next two books will be released soon on Kickstarter.

AMETEK Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is proud to release its 2023 Sustainability Report that summarizes the meaningful progress towards the company's shared purpose of making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality.

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  • BERWYN, Pa., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is proud to release its 2023 Sustainability Report that summarizes the meaningful progress towards the company's shared purpose of making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality.
  • The biannual report provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements that make up AMETEK's approach to sustainability — upholding sound governance, protecting our environment, investing in our people, partnering with our communities, and driving sustainable product solutions.
  • "AMETEK continues to make significant progress toward our sustainability goals thanks to the tremendous contributions and efforts of our employees around the world," said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Learn more by reading the full AMETEK 2023 Sustainability Report here: www.ametek.com/who-we-are/sustainability .

U.S. News & World Report Unveils the 2024 Best Places to Retire Rankings

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States. This year's list evaluated the country's 150 most populous metropolitan areas based on how well they meet Americans' expectations for retirement, with measures including Affordability, Health Care, Desirability, Retiree Taxes, Job Market and Overall Happiness. The results are three new places in the top five.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the 2024 Best Places to Retire in the United States.
  • This is why Pennsylvania dominated the Best Places to Retire ranking's top positions, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the list."
  • The 2024 ranking's adjustments made for affordability and retiree taxes allowed Winston-Salem, North Carolina , to soar 19 spots to No.
  • Affordability is the most heavily weighted of the six factors in the 2024 Best Places to Retire methodology , which also includes happiness, health care quality, retiree taxes, desirability and job market ratings.

Committee for Children Joins Forces with Aperture Education to Integrate Assessments and Curriculum to Build Social-Emotional Skills

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CHARLOTTE N.C. , Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aperture Education, a Riverside Insights company and the leading provider of social-emotional skills assessment and intervention solutions, and Committee for Children, the leading provider of social-emotional curriculum programs in the U.S., announced today that they will partner to offer four co-developed assessments to support schools in demonstrating the impact of evidence-based social and emotional programs.

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  • By having integrated assessment and curriculum tools, educators can gain valuable insights from reliable, real-time data about instructional effectiveness and the impact of SEL curriculum on students.
  • "As schools introduce social-emotional learning into their curriculum, it's imperative to show how these investments translate into improved outcomes for their students.
  • Years of evidence show how Second Step improves critical life skills and mental wellbeing," said Riverside Insights CEO Vivek Kartha.
  • "We are proud to collaborate with the Committee for Children and contribute to improving student outcomes by aligning our gold standard DESSA assessments with their world-class curriculum."

RSNA 2023 SPOTLIGHT: SECTRA EMPOWERS IMPROVED WORK-LIFE BALANCE FOR RADIOLOGISTS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Marie Ekström Trägårdh, President of Sectra Imaging IT Solutions, says, "Radiologists today face increasing workloads and the risk of burnout.

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  • Marie Ekström Trägårdh, President of Sectra Imaging IT Solutions, says, "Radiologists today face increasing workloads and the risk of burnout.
  • While we may be unable to decrease the number of imaging studies or increase the number of radiologists, our technology can enhance workflow efficiency and improve work-life balance.
  • The latest features of the diagnostic application, Sectra IDS7, enhance the visualization of current and prior studies, increasing productivity for radiologists.
  • Pre-schedule a demo/meeting with Sectra at RSNA 2023>>