Journey

New report highlights mental health challenges facing women veterans

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DAV’s report, Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness , is the most comprehensive assessment of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rates of suicide among women veterans and how the system charged with their mental health care—the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—can and must do better.

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  • DAV’s report, Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness , is the most comprehensive assessment of the unique factors contributing to the staggering rates of suicide among women veterans and how the system charged with their mental health care—the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)—can and must do better.
  • Gaps in mental health care: DAV’s report reveals the need to improve access to mental health care that accounts for the unique risk factors women veterans face, improve suicide prevention efforts among women veterans, and invest in further research and data collection that proportionally represents women veterans.
  • Understanding: The impact of reproductive health life stages on mental health and suicide risk among women veterans is woefully understudied and not well defined.
  • Women Veterans: The Journey to Mental Wellness is DAV’s third report focused on the unique experiences and needs of women veterans.

Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Adjusted operating margin was 5.2% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 7.0% in the fourth quarter last year.

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  • Adjusted operating margin was 5.2% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 and 7.0% in the fourth quarter last year.
  • The effective tax rate for the quarter was 43.0% in Fiscal 2024 compared to 19.1% in the fourth quarter last year.
  • GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $20.3 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 compared to $39.2 million in the fourth quarter last year.
  • Total debt at the end of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 was $34.7 million compared with $44.9 million at the end of last year’s fourth quarter.

Journey Health and Lifestyle Brands Announces Appointment of Adam Karp as Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Journey Health & Lifestyle Brands (“Journey”, or the “Company”), a Virginia-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of direct-to-consumer (DTC) premium, branded products for seniors, today announced the appointment of Adam Karp as Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of Journey’s Board of Directors.

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  • Journey Health & Lifestyle Brands (“Journey”, or the “Company”), a Virginia-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of direct-to-consumer (DTC) premium, branded products for seniors, today announced the appointment of Adam Karp as Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of Journey’s Board of Directors.
  • Adam has more than 20 years of experience as an executive and entrepreneur in the consumer and healthcare industries, with a focus on direct-to-consumer businesses.
  • "The Peloton team is incredibly excited to bring Adam onboard,” said Ted Lundberg, Co-Founder of Peloton Equity and board member at Journey.
  • “We are excited to work alongside Adam to help Journey become a category leader within this huge market opportunity.”

THE MACALLAN CELEBRATES 200 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WITH EXCLUSIVE TASTING EXPERIENCE AT BCLIQUOR AND ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASES

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

A mature character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits and a natural rich gold colour.

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  • A mature character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits and a natural rich gold colour.
  • Tickets for the tasting event are available for $150 at the 39th & Cambie BCLIQUOR customer service counter at 5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver.
  • BCLIQUOR will offer customers a rare chance to purchase The Macallan Red Collection 40 Years Old and The Macallan Red Collection 78 Years Old.
  • For more information about The Macallan, including its 200th anniversary celebrations, and to join The Macallan Society, visit www.TheMacallan.com .

Xtalks Announces its Life Science Webinar Calendar for March 2024

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Friday, March 1, 2024

TORONTO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place! Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!

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  • TORONTO, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries.
  • Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place!
  • Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!
  • Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries.

ANTA and Kyrie Irving Celebrate the Launch of ANTA KAI 1

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTA proudly announces the global launch of the ANTA KAI 1, the first addition to Kyrie Irving's signature line of basketball footwear.  This isn't just another sneaker release; it's a cultural mosaic curated by illustrious Black Footwear Design Director Jared Subawon, whose six-year tenure at ANTA has been marked by sneaker drops that resonate deeply and push the boundaries of design.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ANTA proudly announces the global launch of the ANTA KAI 1 , the first addition to Kyrie Irving's signature line of basketball footwear.
  • The ANTA KAI 1 is a celebration of this commitment and a step forward in sneaker culture that emphasizes the power of inclusive storytelling through design.
  • The ANTA KAI 1 sneaker speaks volumes, serving as a conduit for Kyrie's "Enlightened Warrior" ethos.
  • With the ANTA KAI 1 launch, ANTA and Kyrie invite athletes, artists, creators, and sneakerheads to experience a shoe that is not just an athletic tool but a narrative piece—a fusion of tradition, performance, and cutting-edge design.

LA ART Show Wraps Up Another Successful Year and Announces 2025 Dates

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

LA Art Show presented another spectacular international lineup with over 100 exhibitors from countries including the Philippines, Italy, Israel, Peru, and South Korea.

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  • LA Art Show presented another spectacular international lineup with over 100 exhibitors from countries including the Philippines, Italy, Israel, Peru, and South Korea.
  • "LA Art Show is a one-stop destination for the public and collectors to view art work from all over the world as we continue our commitment to delivering the most comprehensive and international contemporary art experience possible," says Voyagis.
  • LA Art Show's educational platform, DIVERSEartLA, partnered with seven international art institutions to explore the intersection of memory and AI.
  • Mark your calendars for next year's 30th anniversary show at the LA Convention Center from February 19 to 23, 2025.

Zuleikha Mayat: South African author and activist who led a life of courage, compassion and integrity

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Few Indian South African women have achieved wider public recognition than author, human rights and cultural activist Zuleikha Mayat, who passed away on 2 February 2024.

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  • Few Indian South African women have achieved wider public recognition than author, human rights and cultural activist Zuleikha Mayat, who passed away on 2 February 2024.
  • An honorary doctorate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal was just one of many awards bestowed on her during a life that spanned almost 98 years.
  • I assisted her with her last book, and recently penned an e-book about her incredible life.

Early life

  • Her father was generous to poor people and drummed into her, she later reflected, that “others have a share in our incomes”.
  • For her “the Bounty of God is not just for a select few but must be shared” so that all “can benefit”.
  • Segregation (1910-1948), the precursor to apartheid, which legally entrenched racial classification and enforced segregation in all walks of life, meant separate schools for different “races” and the schools for whites would not enrol her.

A letter to the editor

  • An 18-year-old Mayat posted a letter signed “Miss Zuleikha Bismillah of Potchefstroom” to the newspaper Indian Views, which was published in Gujarati and English.
  • The editor was M.I.
  • He published the letter, in which she “argued for higher levels of education for girls” in a “style that revealed not only a principled passion concerning this matter but also her sharp wit”.
  • In 1954, aged 28, she invited friends to her small apartment in the coastal South African city of Durban.

A life of writing

  • Nanima’s Chest appeared in 1981 to promote the appreciation of traditional Indian textiles and clothing.
  • A Treasure Trove of Memories: A Reflection on the Experiences of the Peoples of Potchefstroom (1996) recounts growing up and life in her home town.
  • And at age 95 Mayat published The Odyssey of Crossing Oceans, an enthralling and expansive narrative by a consummate storyteller, which embodied some of her philosophy of life.

Justice and peace for all

  • Post-1994, when democratic elections were held for the first time in South Africa, Mayat continued her fight for equity and social justice.
  • She spoke out and marched against local and global injustices.


Saleem Badat receives funding from the National Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences.

Unity’s Support for Apple Vision Pro is Now in General Availability — Empowering Developers to Create Apps and Games in visionOS

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Unity’s flexible authoring workflows, robust XR tools, and cross-platform compatibility are now unlocked and available to developers eager to craft unique spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro.

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  • Unity’s flexible authoring workflows, robust XR tools, and cross-platform compatibility are now unlocked and available to developers eager to craft unique spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro.
  • Unity’s support for visionOS includes templates, samples, and other resources for developers to create games and apps that are immersive and seamlessly blend digital content with the physical world, using Unity’s PolySpatial technology.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240131979050/en/
    LEGO® Builder’s Journey, from Light Brick Studios, will be available on Apple Vision Pro on February 2, 2024.
  • Thanks to the support for visionOS, we have been able to tap into many of the features that make Apple Vision Pro such a unique platform.

LA Art Show's Cultural Platform "DIVERSEartLA" Announces Seven Participating Art Institutions

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LA Art Show's non-commercial platform, DIVERSEartLA, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 14–18. The program, which began in 2015 and is curated by Marisa Caichiolo, connects international and local art institutions to generate thoughtful dialogue through art. The 2024 program will showcase solo projects from seven top international art institutions, exploring the intersection of memory, humanity, and AI. Caichiolo says "The works invite us to consider the opportunities and challenges presented by AI while also raising ethical questions and the social implications of relying on AI as a tool for memory and identity."

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LA Art Show's non-commercial platform, DIVERSEartLA, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 14–18.
  • The program, which began in 2015 and is curated by Marisa Caichiolo, connects international and local art institutions to generate thoughtful dialogue through art.
  • The 2024 program will showcase solo projects from seven top international art institutions, exploring the intersection of memory, humanity, and AI.
  • Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) is proud to present Osceola Refetoff: "Repairing the Future," a multi-media exhibition focusing on global sea level rise.