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Davis College Receives Excellence in Cybersecurity Designation by the National Security Agency

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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"The multi-disciplinary approach that will be created by Davis College of Business & Technology will build crucial cybersecurity competencies for cybersecurity professionals who will serve the nation as future cybersecurity professionals," said Dr. Memee Joking, commandant of NSA's National Cryptologic University, which houses the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.

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  • "The multi-disciplinary approach that will be created by Davis College of Business & Technology will build crucial cybersecurity competencies for cybersecurity professionals who will serve the nation as future cybersecurity professionals," said Dr. Memee Joking, commandant of NSA's National Cryptologic University, which houses the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program.
  • "The CAE-CD designation is a validation of Davis College's commitment to excellence in cybersecurity education.
  • "Davis College is committed to meeting current and future workforce demands with excellence," said Dr. Mini Zeng, director of JU's Center for Cybersecurity.
  • The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program is managed by NSA's National Cryptologic School.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Names Mike Buresh 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) named Mike Buresh, Chief Meteorologist, Action News JAX - WJAX, WFOX as the 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year (NWP). This annual accolade acknowledges weather professionals who exhibit exemplary leadership in advocating for disaster safety and resilience.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes , Inc. (FLASH) named Mike Buresh, Chief Meteorologist, Action News JAX - WJAX, WFOX as the 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year (NWP).
  • The 2024 winner describes himself as not just a weather expert but a "weatherholic" whose lifelong passion for meteorology began in his early years in rural Iowa.
  • His career highlights include providing accurate warnings and tracking information for weather events, including tornadoes, waterspouts, floods, and local tropical cyclones.
  • We congratulate Mike and all of our outstanding 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year finalists who serve the public with unwavering excellence every day, especially during hurricane season."

Heffernan Financial Services Acquires First Coast Wealth Advisors

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers and Heffernan Financial Services entered the state of Florida with the acquisition of First Coast Wealth Advisors, located in St. Augustine.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers and Heffernan Financial Services entered the state of Florida with the acquisition of First Coast Wealth Advisors, located in St. Augustine.
  • Jeff Helms has worked in the financial services industry for nearly 40 years including multiple leadership positions before founding First Coast Wealth Advisors in 2003.
  • The First Coast Wealth Advisors team strategy is based on a financial planning foundation with consultative services including investment strategy, tax mitigation, wealth transfer, asset preservation and charitable planning.
  • "First Coast Wealth is excited to partner with Heffernan Financial Services.

Imaginative New Fiction is the Exciting Sequel to The Warrior Surprises Gog and Magog

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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PONTE VEDRA, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Timothy Runkel treats readers to the sequel of The Warrior Surprises Gog and Magog, a new book titled The Temple and Babylon Rise Again ($16.49, paperback, 9781662887529; $7.99, e-book, 9781662887536).

Key Points: 
  • PONTE VEDRA, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Timothy Runkel treats readers to the sequel of The Warrior Surprises Gog and Magog, a new book titled The Temple and Babylon Rise Again ($16.49, paperback, 9781662887529; $7.99, e-book, 9781662887536).
  • Unlike those who see only decline or revival ahead, I want to illustrate both dynamics.
  • I hope to challenge readers to glimpse how future events may begin sooner than they think.
  • At the same time, the New Science Institute in Babylon mesmerizes people with its technology enhanced mysticism.

SciBase initiates pilot with Bare Dermatology to advance skin cancer detection in Texas

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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STOCKHOLM, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SciBase Holding AB ("SciBase") [STO:SCIB], a leading developer of augmented intelligence-based solutions for skin disorders announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement with Bare Dermatology to pilot Nevisense in select locations in Texas.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SciBase Holding AB ("SciBase") [STO:SCIB], a leading developer of augmented intelligence-based solutions for skin disorders announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement with Bare Dermatology to pilot Nevisense in select locations in Texas.
  • Bare Dermatology is a dermatology practice group in the Greater Dallas area, with five offices and a team of nationally renowned dermatologists.
  • The agreement will provide Bare Dermatology with Nevisense, the only FDA-approved test for early melanoma detection at point-of-care.
  • We are pleased to collaborate with Bare Dermatology as we expand across the US to address the early detection of melanoma needs", said Pia Renaudin, appointed Chief Executive Officer of SciBase.

Mattamy Homes honored as a Best Place to Work in Florida's First Coast for the second consecutive year

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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The First Coast's Best Places to Work winners are chosen based on an employee-survey process conducted by Quantum Workplace.

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  • The First Coast's Best Places to Work winners are chosen based on an employee-survey process conducted by Quantum Workplace.
  • Once nominated, companies must meet a threshold in employee participation – a percentage that varies based upon the size of the company – to be eligible to be honored.
  • Companies receive the award because their organization received high marks in areas such as team effectiveness, trust with co-workers, manager effectiveness and work engagements.
  • Learn more about what it's like working at Mattamy Homes and our available opportunities on our Careers page.

Interim report: SciBase

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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Electrode sales volume increased by 17% and was 22,944 (19,580) units.

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  • Electrode sales volume increased by 17% and was 22,944 (19,580) units.
  • Repeat sales of electrodes to existing customers increased by 1%.
  • Overall sales increased by 36% (+24, before currency effects).
  • No events of significant nature have occurred after the end of the period.

CSX Commits $10 Million Donation to the University of Florida Graduate Center Project in Jacksonville

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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“We are proud to partner with the University of Florida and the City of Jacksonville on this ambitious project to establish a world-class graduate center in the city’s urban core,” said Joe Hinrichs, CSX president and chief executive officer.

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  • “We are proud to partner with the University of Florida and the City of Jacksonville on this ambitious project to establish a world-class graduate center in the city’s urban core,” said Joe Hinrichs, CSX president and chief executive officer.
  • Earlier this year, the University of Florida and local city leaders announced a partnership to explore creating a new graduate center in Jacksonville.
  • Our vision for this center is to leverage UF’s strengths in professional development and graduate education to future-proof Florida’s workforce.
  • We are thrilled to partner with the State of Florida, the City of Jacksonville, and pioneering companies like CSX to bring this to life.”

SciBase receives increased US Medicare fee schedules for the Nevisense melanoma test

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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The updated fee schedules are valid retroactively from 1stJanuary 2023 and are available on the MAC's respective webpages.

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  • The updated fee schedules are valid retroactively from 1stJanuary 2023 and are available on the MAC's respective webpages.
  • "We are very pleased with the new fee schedules and more importantly, the levels will be seen as appropriate by clinicians to support the expanded use of the Nevisense test for early melanoma detection at point of care.
  • For Medicare it can also result in savings due to earlier and more accurate melanoma detection.
  • This information is information that SciBase Holding AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

VERSATEX Building Products Announces 2023 Slate of Annual Sales-Team Promotions

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to VERSATEX sales and marketing VP Rick Kapres, "We've always believed in upward mobility within our ranks, so each year we look within to develop new sales management leaders."

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  • VERSATEX Building Products, a leading manufacturer of premium PVC trim for residential exteriors, this week disclosed the names and new titles of eight freshly promoted sales-team managers.
  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to VERSATEX sales and marketing VP Rick Kapres, "We've always believed in upward mobility within our ranks, so each year we look within to develop new sales management leaders."
  • Speaking from the VERSATEX Design Center at the company's Southwestern Pennsylvania manufacturing plant, Mr. Kapres extended his congratulations to:
    Matt Baumeister, now territory sales manager for Northeast Florida and Southern Georgia.
  • Josh Diaz, now regional sales manager for Western New England and Eastern New York.