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Captain Planet Foundation Raises Over $650,000 at Annual Gala while Honoring Environmental Heroes Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg

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Sunday, March 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to be changemakers for the environment, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental honorees Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg.

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  • ATLANTA, March 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Captain Planet Foundation , the global non-profit dedicated to empowering youth to be changemakers for the environment, held their annual Gala at Flourish Atlanta and recognized environmental honorees Xiye Bastida and Louie Schwartzberg.
  • The benefit raised more than $650,000 to support the Foundation’s worldwide educational programming and grant-making efforts to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet.
  • During his acceptance speech, Schwartzberg remarked, “I believe that the battleground today is a battleground for attention.
  • To learn more about Captain Planet Foundation, please visit www.CaptainPlanetFoundation.org

HII Celebrates 200 Graduates of The Newport News Shipbuilding Apprentice School

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Saturday, March 18, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted commencement exercises today, celebrating 200 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS).
  • "Newport News Shipbuilding graduates: You build America, you run America, you are the backbone of America, and we are so proud of you,” Youngkin said.
  • “As Governor of Virginia, it's never been clearer that the road to American exceptionalism runs right through your classrooms and dry docks.
  • The Apprentice School accepts more than 200 apprentices per year.

With the March 15 Entity Filing Deadline Approaching, Businesses Could Save Up to 50% on Entity Tax Prep with Block Advisors

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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This applies to businesses filing as an S Corporation, partnership, and multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships and S Corporations.

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  • This applies to businesses filing as an S Corporation, partnership, and multi-member LLCs taxed as partnerships and S Corporations.
  • March 15 is also the deadline to file an S Corporation and partnership tax extension using Form 7004 .
  • “With the March 15 deadline approaching, Block Advisors has certified small business tax pros ready to help small business owners file this year’s taxes, as well as plan a tax strategy for the future,” said Jamil Khan, Chief Strategy and Small Business Officer at H&R Block.
  • In addition to tax preparation services to help business owners get every dollar they deserve, Block Advisors also provides payroll, bookkeeping, and business formation services.

Recommendations by Expert Consensus Panel Relating to Risk-Stratification Tests and Tools for Use in Cutaneous Melanoma Have Been Adopted as an Official Policy Recommendation of the National Society for Cutaneous Medicine

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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The report provides usage guidelines and a framework for clinicians to integrate GEP testing into their CM patient management.

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  • The report provides usage guidelines and a framework for clinicians to integrate GEP testing into their CM patient management.
  • Additionally, the consensus report endorses Castle’s DecisionDx®-Melanoma GEP risk stratification test as offering more utility than other existing CM GEP assays or nomograms, supported by extensive, evidence-driven data in current literature.
  • The panel reviewed 32 studies published between 2019 through 2022 assessing the use of GEP testing in CM prognosis.
  • Each of the recommendations was given a strength “A,” “B,” or “C” according to Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT) criteria.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges Daniel E. Setters as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel E. Setters is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field.

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  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Daniel E. Setters is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the Tax Preparation field.
  • He studied accounting at Parkman College and became an Accredited Business Accountant with the National Society of Public Accountants.
  • Mr. Setters has served as the president of Accounting Tax Plus Solutions, Inc. for more than 20 years.
  • Mr. Setters is a member of the board of directors for the Independent Accountants Association of Illinois and is also a member of the National Society of Public Accountants.

Myriad Genetics Applauds New Expanded Carrier Screening Practice Guidelines from NSGC

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. , (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced its support for the first evidence-based expanded carrier screening (ECS) practice guidelines for reproductive risk assessment published by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) in the Journal of Genetic Counseling.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, March 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. , (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced its support for the first evidence-based expanded carrier screening (ECS) practice guidelines for reproductive risk assessment published by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) in the Journal of Genetic Counseling.
  • Myriad’s Dale Muzzey, chief scientific officer; Katie Johansen Taber, VP, clinical product research and partnerships; and Gabriel Lazarin, VP of Medical Affairs for Women’s Health, share their perspectives on the impact of the guidelines in the video below and on Myriad’s YouTube channel.

Natera Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Generated total revenues of $217.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $173.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 25.6%.

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  • Generated total revenues of $217.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $173.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 25.6%.
  • Processed approximately 559,700 tests in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to approximately 438,800 tests processed in the fourth quarter of 2021, an increase of 27.6%.
  • Natera had lower margins in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter 2021 primarily due to increased labor and overhead costs driven by volume growth and customer support.
  • Weighted average shares outstanding were approximately 104.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to 94.8 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

GEICO Renews Support of NSCS Members Through DEI-Focused Scholarship Program

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars(NSCS) and GEICO announced today the renewal of a diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused scholarship program available exclusively to NSCS members to assist students in achieving their higher education goals. Through this program, GEICO is proud to offer 12 different scholarships that will help 35 NSCS members pay for their education.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) and GEICO announced today the renewal of a diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused scholarship program available exclusively to NSCS members to assist students in achieving their higher education goals.
  • Through this program, GEICO is proud to offer 12 different scholarships that will help 35 NSCS members pay for their education.
  • "We are very excited about GEICO's increased commitment to NSCS members through their scholarship program," said Stephen Loflin, Founder of NSCS.
  • In addition to the financial support, the recognition that comes with being selected as a GEICO scholarship recipient or GEICO Changemaker reinforces the academic and personal success our members have achieved, and we can't thank GEICO enough for their support."

Danny Bartlett is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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BROOKFIELD, Mo., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Danny Bartlett is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in the Medical Field.

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  • BROOKFIELD, Mo., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Danny Bartlett is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Healthcare Provider in the Medical Field.
  • Mr. Bartlett obtained certification in radiologic technology from Hillyard Technical Center and is a registered Technologist in computed tomography (CT) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
  • According to Mr. Bartlett, he is focused on the provision of top-quality images to diagnose illness and contribute to patient wellness.
  • Mr. Bartlett is a member of the board of directors of the North Central Missouri YMCA and member of the radiology advisory board of North Central Missouri College.

University of Phoenix Hosts Social Roots Mental Health Summit Fostering Community, Belonging for Students

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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University of Phoenix recently hosted the Social Roots, LLC event “ATTITUDE: A Mental Health Summit for African American Women 2023” at the University campus in Phoenix, January 14–15, 2023.

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  • University of Phoenix recently hosted the Social Roots, LLC event “ATTITUDE: A Mental Health Summit for African American Women 2023” at the University campus in Phoenix, January 14–15, 2023.
  • The event was co-sponsored by the University of Phoenix chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).
  • “The Social Roots mental health summit provided attendees an opportunity to examine generational trauma, mental health topics and come together to share stories and resources in a supportive and open environment,” Director of Student Diversity & Inclusion Tondra Richardson shares.
  • “I had such a wonderful time while attending the 2023 Social Roots Summit,” shares University of Phoenix student Rahimah Phillips.