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University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies Announces Winners of Inaugural President’s Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Research, Scholarship and Dissertation

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announced the winners of the inaugural President’s Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Research, Scholarship and Dissertation at its annual Knowledge Without Boundaries (KWB) Research Summit on October 13, 2023.

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  • The University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announced the winners of the inaugural President’s Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Research, Scholarship and Dissertation at its annual Knowledge Without Boundaries (KWB) Research Summit on October 13, 2023.
  • All winners and nominees were recognized a presentation of the awards by University of Phoenix President Chris Lynne.
  • “Supporting diversity and building inclusivity have always been guiding tenets of University of Phoenix,” states Lynne.
  • Eligibility for the Research and Scholarship awards was open across the University, and the category of Dissertation was open to doctoral students who successfully defended their dissertation within the past year.

Alignment Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan Named to U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage in North Carolina for Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C. and ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced that its North Carolina plan has been named a 2024 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage (MA) in the state by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C. and ORANGE, Calif., Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALHC) today announced that its North Carolina plan has been named a 2024 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage (MA) in the state by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year.
  • Alignment Health Plan is one of only three MA plans in North Carolina to earn the U.S. News “Best” rankings badge .
  • This recognition comes on the heels of Alignment’s North Carolina HMO achieving an overall 4.5- out of 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 2024.
  • “We are proud to be named a Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in North Carolina from U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year,” said Dawn Maroney, president, markets of Alignment Healthcare and CEO of Alignment Health Plan.

Aflac wins 2023 CSO50 Award from Foundry's CSO

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S.,1 was named a 2023 CSO50 Award honoree by CSO from Foundry (formerly IDG Communications) for championing security and risk management excellence.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S.,1 was named a 2023 CSO50 Award honoree by CSO from Foundry (formerly IDG Communications) for championing security and risk management excellence.
  • Aflac accepted its award at the CSO50 Conference + Awards at the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort in Fort McDowell, Arizona.
  • The award-winning Aflac security project "Feathers and Firewalls: Aflac's Zero Trust Approach" is designed to achieve increased security, simplified network architecture and cost savings.
  • Click here to view the winners of the 2023 CSO50 Awards and inductees into the CSO Hall of Fame, the most prestigious recognition for security organizations and individuals.

Famous Toastery Partners with NASCAR Cup Series Driver Michael McDowell to Drive Brand Awareness and Accelerate Business Growth

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Famous Toastery, the renowned better brunch franchise known for its "Famously Fresh" and simple-scratch menu, proudly announces its dynamic partnership with NASCAR Cup Series driver and 2021 Daytona 500 Champion, Michael McDowell.

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  • "Michael is a trusted and respected partner in NASCAR as well as in our community," said Mike Sebazco, President of Famous Toastery.
  • This partnership came about organically as Michael and his family frequently visit our Famous Toastery franchises."
  • "Breakfast at Famous Toastery has been a weekly staple in the McDowell family household for nearly a decade," said McDowell.
  • Don't miss any of this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series action as Michael McDowell and his No.

Julie Pine Joins Carson Group as Chief Legal Officer

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson Group, one of the fastest-growing financial services firms in the country, has hired Julie Pine as its Chief Legal Officer.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson Group, one of the fastest-growing financial services firms in the country, has hired Julie Pine as its Chief Legal Officer.
  • Pine brings a wealth of legal and leadership experience to Carson Group, making her the ideal candidate for this important role.
  • "Julie's impressive legal background and her dedication to community align perfectly with the values and goals of Carson Group," said Teri Shepherd, President of Carson Group.
  • Pine expressed her enthusiasm for joining Carson Group, saying, "I am honored to be a part of the Carson Group team and to work alongside a dynamic group of professionals who share my commitment to excellence.

Wartime hijinks, wilderness survivors and contemporary dance: what we're streaming this October

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Sunday, October 1, 2023
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If you’ve made your way through our September picks and are looking for something new, this month’s streaming picks have something for everyone. There is a classic romantic comedy, some British crime drama and even some contemporary dance. The weather might be turning, and the sun might be shining – but these picks will have you wanting to spend some more time on the couch. Yellowjackets season twoIn season one, a high-school girls’ soccer team survive a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness.

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If you’ve made your way through our September picks and are looking for something new, this month’s streaming picks have something for everyone. There is a classic romantic comedy, some British crime drama and even some contemporary dance. The weather might be turning, and the sun might be shining – but these picks will have you wanting to spend some more time on the couch.

Yellowjackets season two

    • In season one, a high-school girls’ soccer team survive a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness.
    • Season two introduces Lauren Ambrose and Elijah Wood to the cast.
    • Central to this season is the power Lottie (Courtney Eaton/Simone Kessell) has over the group.
    • – Stuart Richards

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The Way Home

    • The Way Home tells the story of three generations of women coming to terms with their trauma and how it has shaped their past and present.
    • If you enjoy Christmas movies where a pretty, white heterosexual woman returns home to be conveniently reunited with a lost love, then The Way Home is for you.
    • Ultimately, The Way Home is more enjoyable than the sum of its parts.

Am I

    • The dancers are all in black with only their feet, arms and faces visible, accentuating the shapes made by their upper bodies.
    • The backdrop is a wall of golden white light bulbs, which light in different patterns: at times a pixelated digital screen, other times an exploding sun.
    • They move through sequences using silver rods to produce line drawings in two dimensions, then three-dimensional clusters and networks.

While the Men Are Away

    • Well-meaning Gwen falls instantly for Frankie; the intense Esther is soon exchanging meaningful looks with Robert.
    • The costumes and production design have a soft-focus, Women’s Weekly glamour – a far cry from rationing and making do.
    • While the Men Are Away is a fantasy of queer visibility and acceptance, but the uneven script, churning plot and the often-didactic tone undermine its ambitions.

Annika season two

    • Neon (New Zealand); season one is available in Australia on iView and BritBox The second season of offbeat BBC police procedural Annika stands apart in a genre that usually veers towards silliness or misanthropy.
    • Season one followed the establishment of Glasgow’s specialist Maritime Homicide Unit, a small and unflappable team, which spends its time fishing bodies out of Scottish waterways and solving odd coastal crimes.
    • This is all while Annika navigated the prickly relationship with her teen daughter Morgan.

Chase Buchanan Irish Pensions Expert, Sheds Light on the Standard Fund Threshold Calculation

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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Chase Buchanan's Irish pensions specialist, Malcolm McDowell, has recommended all Irish pension savers, and non-residents with Irish retirement products, review their tax positions if they are approaching, or likely to reach, the €2 million Standard Fund Threshold calculation (SFT).

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  • Chase Buchanan's Irish pensions specialist, Malcolm McDowell, has recommended all Irish pension savers, and non-residents with Irish retirement products, review their tax positions if they are approaching, or likely to reach, the €2 million Standard Fund Threshold calculation (SFT).
  • The SFT is a level above which Irish pension fund holders are exposed to additional taxation.
  • While the Standard Fund Threshold calculation only applies to higher-value pension funds, the tax levies assigned are substantial, and can be mitigated with support from a suitably experienced and licenced financial adviser.
  • Effective tax rates on pension savings above the SFT can exceed 70%, with only the residual post-tax proportion of pension assets above the SFT threshold accessible by the fund holder.

September's Top 10 Celebrity Real Estate News: Gisele Bündchen, Jessica Simpson & Howard Hughes

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- September's Top 10 Celebrity Real Estate News

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  • Gisele Bündchen, Jessica Simpson & Howard Hughes made real estate news in September.
  • Top 10 Celebrity Real Estate News is featured at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
  • Gisele Bündchen is the new owner of a 7.5-acre equestrian ranch in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
  • Howard Hughes was a brilliant entrepreneur whose interests included aviation, film production, and real estate.

TODAY, STARS SHINE ON GLOBAL PET ADOPTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN - REMEMBER ME THURSDAY®

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Helen Woodward Animal Center invites animal-lovers everywhere to participate in the global campaign Remember Me Thursday® (RMT), a worldwide pet adoption awareness movement now in its 11th year. Honored on the fourth Thursday of September, the campaign asks pet-lovers, celebrities and animal rescue groups to create an unstoppable, integrated voice for homeless pets. A global avalanche of social media buzz will shine a light on the millions of orphan animals still awaiting adoption and encourage communities to opt to adopt and reduce the over one million homeless pets euthanized each year. Helen Woodward Animal Center invites the public to join Remember Me Thursday®, TODAY, September 28 and #ShineALight on pet adoption. 

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  • RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Helen Woodward Animal Center invites animal-lovers everywhere to participate in the global campaign Remember Me Thursday® (RMT), a worldwide pet adoption awareness movement now in its 11th year.
  • Honored on the fourth Thursday of September, the campaign asks pet-lovers, celebrities and animal rescue groups to create an unstoppable, integrated voice for homeless pets.
  • Helen Woodward Animal Center invites the public to join Remember Me Thursday®, TODAY, September 28 and #ShineALight on pet adoption.
  • Notable personalities, professional athletes, pet behaviorists and social media pet stars have signed on as "luminaries," committing to share their thoughts on pet adoption in videos and via their social media accounts throughout the campaign.

Vizient Report on Chronic Kidney Disease Finds Wide Variation in Rate of Screening Among Patient Populations Affecting Outcomes

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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Additionally, there is a growing body of clinical literature on differences in treatment outcomes when social determinants of health are factored in.

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  • Additionally, there is a growing body of clinical literature on differences in treatment outcomes when social determinants of health are factored in.
  • “Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 35 million adults, and the CDC reports as many as 9 out of 10 people with CKD do not even know they have it.
  • The Vizient Vulnerability Index was utilized to identify community-level variation in outcomes related to CKD.
  • Information from this study can also lead to further analysis in use of medications that can improve patient outcomes.”