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GENYOUth AND TASTE OF THE NFL INCREASE ACCESS TO 148 MILLION SCHOOL MEALS, FOSTERING NUTRITION SECURITY AMONG STUDENTS NATIONWIDE

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth, the national nonprofit organization founded by America's dairy farmers and the NFL to help ensure students are well-nourished and active to be their best selves, announced today that the collective impact of the 2024 Taste of the NFL philanthropic event totaled $2.0 million. These funds, the largest raised by a Taste of the NFL event since its founding in 1992, will benefit 1,000 schools and 550,000 students by increasing access to 148 million school meals to foster nutrition security among students in all 32 NFL club markets. As a result, GENYOUth is inviting school nutrition professionals to apply for Equipment Grants at educator.fuelup.org/opportunities through April 9, 2024.

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These funds, the largest raised by a Taste of the NFL event since its founding in 1992, will benefit 1,000 schools and 550,000 students by increasing access to 148 million school meals to foster nutrition security among students in all 32 NFL club markets.
As a result, GENYOUth is inviting school nutrition professionals to apply for Equipment Grants at educator.fuelup.org/opportunities through April 9, 2024.
"School meals are a critical lifeline for millions of students, and for many the only source of good nutrition they may receive on some days.
"We are grateful for the support of our Taste of the NFL sponsors, the NFL and our End Student Hunger partners.

EY names Shawn Smith as Americas FSO Leader

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has named Shawn Smith Americas Financial Services Organization (FSO) Leader.

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NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has named Shawn Smith Americas Financial Services Organization (FSO) Leader.
In this role, Smith will be responsible for leading the 14,000-person FSO business and driving growth across the financial services sector.
Smith currently serves as Americas FSO Tax Managing Partner and will succeed Janet Truncale , who has been named EY Global Chair and CEO-elect.
Shawn brings more than 30 years of experience at EY and in the financial services industry, serving in a variety of leadership positions throughout the organization globally and within FSO.

Smith + Howard Announces Addition of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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ATLANTA, Ga., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based tax, accounting, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role. Dauer will focus on the expansion of the Smith + Howard Family of Companies through the identification of new service lines and markets, as well as the development of strategic relationships.

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Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based tax, accounting, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role.
ATLANTA, Ga., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith + Howard, a leading Atlanta-based tax, accounting, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marty Dauer as Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role.
Dauer will focus on the expansion of the Smith + Howard Family of Companies through the identification of new service lines and markets, as well as the development of strategic relationships.
"The addition of Marty Dauer to our team adds deep knowledge and experience in areas critical to the future expansion of our business," said Sean Taylor, CEO of Smith + Howard, when announcing Dauer's appointment.

Australia's Fastest Growing Beauty Brand, MCoBeauty, Expands to the US Market in Kroger Stores

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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With a commitment to delivering high-quality products at accessible price points ($30 or less), MCoBeauty embodies the ethos of believable, achievable beauty.

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With a commitment to delivering high-quality products at accessible price points ($30 or less), MCoBeauty embodies the ethos of believable, achievable beauty.
The US launch will see MCoBeauty introduce its extensive range of products at Kroger's Family of Stores, including Kroger, Fred Myer, Ralphs, and Smith's, as well as online at MCoBeauty.com.
"We are thrilled to bring MCoBeauty to the US market, offering American consumers access to our innovative and affordable beauty solutions," said Shelley Sullivan , Founder of MCoBeauty.
To learn more about MCoBeauty and stay updated on new launches, events, and partnerships, visit MCoBeauty.com or follow @mcobeauty on social media.

Greenberg Traurig Attorney Recognized on Billboard's 2024 Women in Music List

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LL P Shareholder, Charmaine D. Smith was recognized on Billboard's 2024 "Women in Music List." The annual list honors a diverse group of accomplished female executives from various industry sectors, celebrating their notable achievements over the past year.

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Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder, Charmaine D. Smith was recognized on Billboard's 2024 "Women in Music List."
The annual list honors a diverse group of accomplished female executives from various industry sectors, celebrating their notable achievements over the past year.
ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LL P Shareholder, Charmaine D. Smith was recognized on Billboard's 2024 "Women in Music List."
The annual list honors a diverse group of accomplished female executives from various industry sectors, celebrating their notable achievements over the past year.

Smith Names Ray Castaneda Vice President of Operations and Quality, NA and EMEA

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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HOUSTON, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Ray Castaneda to the position of Vice President of Operations and Quality, NA and EMEA. In this role, Ray will lead the company's operational activities and strategy at its distribution centers in Houston and Amsterdam and support the growth and development of the department's workforce.

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HOUSTON, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith , a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces the appointment of Ray Castaneda to the position of Vice President of Operations and Quality, NA and EMEA.
My goal is to continue to move our operational efforts forward, with a focus on automation, paperless processes, and robotics.
"It has been almost 25 years since my first day at Smith, and I am honored to be in the position I am in today," said Ray.
In that role, Ray was instrumental in building and developing the company's first counterfeit-detection lab from the ground up.

Pintuck & Purl to Host First-Ever 'BERNINA By the Sea' Event

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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NEWCASTLE, N.H., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pintuck & Purl, the authorized BERNINA dealer, is elated to announce their first-ever BERNINA by the Sea event. The event is set to take place Thursday, March 14th through Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at the historic Wentworth by the Sea. BERNINA by the Sea aims to foster community and education among BERNINA enthusiasts and sewists alike while providing a unique opportunity to expand knowledge and techniques on a variety of BERNINA machines.

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NEWCASTLE, N.H., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pintuck & Purl, the authorized BERNINA dealer, is elated to announce their first-ever BERNINA by the Sea event.
The event is set to take place Thursday, March 14th through Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at the historic Wentworth by the Sea.
Maggie Smith, owner of Pintuck & Purl and host of BERNINA by the Sea, is thrilled to welcome guests to this thrilling event.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Pintuck & Purl's BERNINA by the Sea page or contact Pintuck & Purl at (603) 418-7157 or [email protected] .

Lumio Welcomes Andrew Walton as New CEO

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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LEHI, Utah, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumio, the preeminent leader in personalized renewable energy, announced today that Andrew Walton has joined the company as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. Brendan Smith will transition from COO to President. This announcement comes on the heels of a recent influx of $40 million in venture capital to help the company fulfill its mission to return the power of energy to homeowners.

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Walton Brings Wealth of Solar Expertise from SnapNrack, Sunrun, Vivint Solar and Beyond
LEHI, Utah, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumio , the preeminent leader in personalized renewable energy, announced today that Andrew Walton has joined the company as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors.
Together, Walton and Smith represent over 30 years of combined experience in the solar and power industries, a foundation that will fortify Lumio's continued growth and customer-centric approach.
Before his time at SNR Solar, Walton led the Affiliate Partner program at Sunrun, where he helped drive meaningful growth and oversaw the installation of 250MW of solar projects.
Additionally, Walton built the External Fulfillment program at Sunrun and managed key partnerships with Costco, Home Depot and more.

Smith Executives Named Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know 2024

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith, a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces that Jennifer Kabbara, President, Americas, and Art Figueroa, Chief Operating Officer, have been named among the winners of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Pros to Know award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The award acknowledges the diligent work of supply chain executives who guided their companies and people to success throughout their careers.

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HOUSTON, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smith , a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces that Jennifer Kabbara, President, Americas, and Art Figueroa, Chief Operating Officer, have been named among the winners of the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Pros to Know award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
The award acknowledges the diligent work of supply chain executives who guided their companies and people to success throughout their careers.
"Congratulations to Jennifer and Art on this recognition from Supply & Demand Chain Executive," said Marc Barnhill, Chief Executive Officer at Smith and 2022 Pros to Know honoree .
Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Global Operations before being named to his current position of Chief Operating Officer last month.

Why cocaine is considered performance-enhancing for athletes, and why it matters when the athlete took it

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Last year a Melbourne Demons player, Joel Smith, and two Sydney Swans AFLW players were caught with cocaine.

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Last year a Melbourne Demons player, Joel Smith, and two Sydney Swans AFLW players were caught with cocaine.
So how is cocaine considered performance enhancing, and why does it matter when they took it?

What is cocaine and is it performance enhancing?

Once consumed, cocaine increases the level of a chemical in the brain called dopamine – a messenger molecular that is associated with pleasure and reward.
A surge in dopamine is responsible for feelings of euphoria, heightened energy, and alertness, which makes cocaine highly sought-after for recreational purposes.
When used during sport, cocaine is considered to have performance enhancing effects and is prohibited under the World Anti-Doping Code and listed under the Substances of Abuse Category.

Recreational (out of competition) vs performancing-enhancing (in-competition) use

As a result, instead of a ban from competing, the court gave them 12-month conditional release orders, with no convictions recorded.
Under the AFL’s anti-doping code, a finding of using cocaine for performance enhancement could come with a four-year ban.
If he was found to have used it for only recreational purposes, not on game day, the ban would instead just be one or three months.

Can urine testing determine when someone took cocaine?

Intact cocaine can remain detectable in urine for periods up to 15 days, and BZE can be detectable up to 25 days.
To determine the date of cocaine use, the concentration of intact drug in the athlete’s urine, and possibly the BZE concentration, need to be considered.
But there are fundamental flaws in making these comparisons to determine when an athlete took cocaine.

Why is cocaine still considered performance-enhancing?

While it’s unlikely an athlete can genuinely get an athletic edge on their rivals by taking cocaine, it is still on Sports Integrity Australia’s Prohibited List because “all prohibited substances are added to the Prohibited List because they meet two of the three following criteria”:
Athletes really are risking a lot for minimal (if any) athletic reward when they take cocaine – not just the health risks, but the possibility of getting caught with a substance that is extremely unlikely to improve their on-field performances.
Nial Wheate has previously appeared as an expert witness for an athlete accused by Sport Integrity Australia of in-competition cocaine use. Shoohb Alassadi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.