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Meet the Winner of the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Humane, the country's first national humane organization, unveiled the winner of the 13th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards. Maverick, a 150-pound European Blue Great Dane in the Therapy Dogs category—which is sponsored by The Brady Hunter Foundation—has clutched the coveted title. The American Humane Hero Dog Awards is a nationwide competition that searches for and recognizes America's standout dogs in five categories: Therapy Dogs; Service and Guide Dogs; Military Dogs; Law Enforcement and First Responder Dogs; and Shelter Dogs.

Key Points: 
  • Congratulations to America's New Top Dog: Therapy Dog Maverick
    WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, American Humane , the country's first national humane organization, unveiled the winner of the 13th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards .
  • "We are so excited to name Maverick as American Humane's 2023 Hero Dog, a distinction that is well-deserved for him and his handler Kelly," said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane.
  • "The American Humane Hero Dog Awards celebrate America's often unsung heroes," said philanthropist and platinum presenting sponsor Lois Pope.
  • Without them, the 2023 American Humane Hero Dog Awards would not be possible.

Luminary Labs awarded BARDA contract to launch Project NextGen vaccine innovation prize competitions

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luminary Labs, a leader in accelerating innovation on behalf of the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, today announced its partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Luminary Labs will design, promote, and administer two prize competitions in support of Project NextGen's goal to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and enabling technologies.

Key Points: 
  • Luminary Labs will design, promote, and administer two prize competitions in support of Project NextGen's goal to accelerate the development of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and enabling technologies.
  • The two international prize competitions will focus on:
    Catalyzing the development of patch-based vaccine delivery technologies with an emphasis on the collection of clinical evidence with a path toward regulatory approval and commercialization.
  • The prize competition is expected to launch in 2024, with up to $50 million in prizes.
  • "We are honored to partner with BARDA to reimagine vaccine delivery technology and help our nation prepare for known and unknown threats."

System Pavers Honors Decorated Veteran With a New Outdoor Living Space

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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System Pavers, the nation’s number one outdoor living design and installation company, is the exclusive outdoor renovation partner for the Texas series episode of Military Makeover w/ Montel Williams.

Key Points: 
  • System Pavers, the nation’s number one outdoor living design and installation company, is the exclusive outdoor renovation partner for the Texas series episode of Military Makeover w/ Montel Williams.
  • By offering our services to help transform Carlos’ outdoor living space, we thank him for his service.
  • Through this partnership, System Pavers transformed Carlos’ outdoor living space at his home in Arlington, Texas with a built-in fire pit, paver patio, pergola, and an outdoor kitchen.
  • The latest season of Military Makeover featuring Carlos and System Pavers premiers November 10 on the Lifetime Network.

Spencer Johnson Joins Birdon as Ship Design Director

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Saturday, September 2, 2023
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DENVER , Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spencer Johnson has joined Birdon as the Ship Design Director building on his extensive career in shipbuilding, Naval Architecture and Engineering.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER , Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spencer Johnson has joined Birdon as the Ship Design Director building on his extensive career in shipbuilding, Naval Architecture and Engineering.
  • "Spencer's background leading large ship design and construction projects make him a great fit for Birdon's team," said Birdon President Rob Scott.
  • "Spencer's extensive leadership and engineering experience will help Birdon grow its ship design team of structural engineers, naval architects, and designers charged with building some of the nation's most important ships."
  • "Birdon is a leader in providing innovative design solutions," said Spencer Johnson.

Maui's deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Others were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after going into the ocean to escape the flames.

Key Points: 
  • Others were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after going into the ocean to escape the flames.
  • Fires were still burning on Aug. 10, both in Maui’s tourist-filled west coast and farther inland, as well as on the Big Island of Hawaii.
  • Dry grasses and strong winds, influenced by Hurricane Dora passing far to the south, heightened the fire risk.
  • That number – people directly exposed to wildfires – more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, my team’s recent research shows.
  • Instead, three-quarters of this trend was driven by intense fires growing out of control and encroaching on existing communities.

What climate change has to do with wildfires

    • Recent research on California’s fires found that almost all of the increase in that state’s burned area in recent decades was due to anthropogenic climate change – meaning climate change caused by human activities.
    • Our new research looked beyond just the area burned and asked: Where were people exposed to wildfires, and why?

Where wildfire exposure was highest

    • If you picture wildfire photos taken from a plane, fires generally burn in patches rather than as a wall of flame.
    • Three-quarters of the 125% increase in exposure was due to fires increasingly encroaching on existing communities.
    • In California, the state with the most people exposed to fires, several wildfire catastrophes hit communities that had existed long before 2000.

What communities can do to lower the risk

    • How much these fires grow and how intense they become depends largely on warming trends.
    • But communities will also have to adapt to more wildfires.
    • Developing community-level wildfire response plans, reducing human ignitions of wildfires and improving zoning and building codes can help prevent fires from becoming destructive.

Deadly wildfires burn across Maui – it’s a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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The U.S. Coast Guard rescued several people from waters off Lahaina who were trying to escape the smoke and flames.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Coast Guard rescued several people from waters off Lahaina who were trying to escape the smoke and flames.
  • Fires have become an increasing risk in many areas of the U.S. that people once considered safe.
  • That number – people directly exposed to wildfires – more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, my team’s recent research shows.
  • Instead, three-quarters of this trend was driven by intense fires growing out of control and encroaching on existing communities.

What climate change has to do with wildfires

    • Recent research on California’s fires found that almost all of the increase in that state’s burned area in recent decades was due to anthropogenic climate change – meaning climate change caused by human activities.
    • Our new research looked beyond just the area burned and asked: Where were people exposed to wildfires, and why?

Where wildfire exposure was highest

    • If you picture wildfire photos taken from a plane, fires generally burn in patches rather than as a wall of flame.
    • Three-quarters of the 125% increase in exposure was due to fires increasingly encroaching on existing communities.
    • In California, the state with the most people exposed to fires, several wildfire catastrophes hit communities that had existed long before 2000.

What communities can do to lower the risk

    • How much these fires grow and how intense they become depends largely on warming trends.
    • But communities will also have to adapt to more wildfires.
    • Developing community-level wildfire response plans, reducing human ignitions of wildfires and improving zoning and building codes can help prevent fires from becoming destructive.

Deadly wildfires burn across Maui – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The U.S. Coast Guard rescued several people from waters off Lahaina who were trying to escape the smoke and flames.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Coast Guard rescued several people from waters off Lahaina who were trying to escape the smoke and flames.
  • Fires have become an increasing risk in many areas of the U.S. that people once considered safe.
  • That number – people directly exposed to wildfires – more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, my team’s recent research shows.
  • Instead, three-quarters of this trend was driven by intense fires growing out of control and encroaching on existing communities.

What climate change has to do with wildfires

    • Recent research on California’s fires found that almost all of the increase in that state’s burned area in recent decades was due to anthropogenic climate change – meaning climate change caused by human activities.
    • Our new research looked beyond just the area burned and asked: Where were people exposed to wildfires, and why?

Where wildfire exposure was highest

    • If you picture wildfire photos taken from a plane, fires generally burn in patches rather than as a wall of flame.
    • Three-quarters of the 125% increase in exposure was due to fires increasingly encroaching on existing communities.
    • In California, the state with the most people exposed to fires, several wildfire catastrophes hit communities that had existed long before 2000.

What communities can do to lower the risk

    • How much these fires grow and how intense they become depends largely on warming trends.
    • But communities will also have to adapt to more wildfires.
    • Developing community-level wildfire response plans, reducing human ignitions of wildfires and improving zoning and building codes can help prevent fires from becoming destructive.

Maui wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
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The U.S. Coast Guard rescued several people from the waters off Lahaina who were trying to escape the smoke and flames.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Coast Guard rescued several people from the waters off Lahaina who were trying to escape the smoke and flames.
  • Fires have become an increasing risk in many areas of the U.S. that people once considered safe.
  • That number – people directly exposed to wildfires – more than doubled from 2000 to 2019, my team’s recent research shows.
  • Instead, three-quarters of this trend was driven by intense fires growing out of control and encroaching on existing communities.

What climate change has to do with wildfires

    • Recent research on California’s fires found that almost all of the increase in that state’s burned area in recent decades was due to anthropogenic climate change – meaning climate change caused by human activities.
    • Our new research looked beyond just the area burned and asked: Where were people exposed to wildfires, and why?

Where wildfire exposure was highest

    • If you picture wildfire photos taken from a plane, fires generally burn in patches rather than as a wall of flame.
    • Three-quarters of the 125% increase in exposure was due to fires increasingly encroaching on existing communities.
    • In California, the state with the most people exposed to fires, several wildfire catastrophes hit communities that had existed long before 2000.

What communities can do to lower the risk

    • Studies have shown that even in conservative scenarios, the amount of area that burns in Western wildfires is projected to grow in the next few decades.
    • Communities will have to both adapt to more wildfires and take steps to mitigate the impact.

Girl Scouts of the USA Hosts 56th National Convention, Phenom By Girl Scouts, Bringing Together Nearly 10,000 Attendees

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, held its 56th triennial National Girl Scout Convention at Walt Disney World Resort® in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Phenom By Girl Scouts took place over the course of three days, July 20–22, 2023. Phenom attendees engaged with Girl Scouts, troop leaders, caregivers, volunteers, and some of the most influential women in the world to support the enrichment of Girl Scouts' journeys. The mega event provided attendees with unforgettable experiences as they gained inspiration, tools to empower themselves, and the know-how to lead change in their communities. This event was open to all, including Girl Scout members, non-members, alums, and families.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, held its 56th triennial National Girl Scout Convention at Walt Disney World Resort® in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
  • Phenom By Girl Scouts took place over the course of three days, July 20–22, 2023.
  • Phenom attendees engaged with Girl Scouts, troop leaders, caregivers, volunteers, and some of the most influential women in the world to support the enrichment of Girl Scouts' journeys.
  • To learn more about the 2023 Girl Scout Convention sponsors, visit Girl Scouts of the USA's website .

Birdon Announces Major Subcontracts for Waterways Commerce Cutter Program

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Birdon America, Inc. announced it has awarded the first wave of major subcontracts in support of Birdon's $1.187 billion contract to design and build 27 Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCC) for the U.S. Coast Guard. This announcement follows a successful initial Program Management Review (PMR), the first major milestone of the WCC program.

Key Points: 
  • First tranche of major subcontracts, additional announcements coming soon
    NEW ORLEANS, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Birdon America, Inc. announced it has awarded the first wave of major subcontracts in support of Birdon's $1.187 billion contract to design and build 27 Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCC) for the U.S. Coast Guard.
  • This announcement follows a successful initial Program Management Review (PMR) , the first major milestone of the WCC program.
  • Our team and the local community are excited about the award of the interior joiner contract for the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) vessels.
  • Rob Scott, President of Birdon America, Inc., said, "Birdon is moving full speed ahead with executing the WCC Program.