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Media Advisory: Glenroy, Inc. and Walex Products Company announce availability of industry-leading recyclable stand-up pouch for household products market

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cWorking with environmentally conscious brands like Walex is critical in our efforts to accelerate the circular economy ,\xe2\x80\x9d said Evan Arnold, Vice President of Business Development at Glenroy.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWorking with environmentally conscious brands like Walex is critical in our efforts to accelerate the circular economy ,\xe2\x80\x9d said Evan Arnold, Vice President of Business Development at Glenroy.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWith Bio-Active Septic Tank Treatment, we wanted to set the standard and lead by example to have industry-first recyclable packaging.
  • We look forward to moving our RV/Marine drop-in sanitation products into this recyclable packaging in the future.\xe2\x80\x9d\nWalex Products Company is an environmental odor control company based in coastal North Carolina.
  • For more information on Glenroy's sustainable flexible packaging solutions, visit www.glenroy.com or call (800) 824-1482.\n"

Marine Biology Research Grant To Fund Florida Southern College Study Of Environmental Impacts On Florida Stone Crabs

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

The research funding transferred to Florida Southern when Dr. Gravinese joined the College as an assistant professor of marine biology in August 2020.\nStudents in FSC\'s marine biology major work together with faculty on independent studies, research projects, and field expeditions, and all marine biology majors are required to design and implement their own original research project.

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  • The research funding transferred to Florida Southern when Dr. Gravinese joined the College as an assistant professor of marine biology in August 2020.\nStudents in FSC\'s marine biology major work together with faculty on independent studies, research projects, and field expeditions, and all marine biology majors are required to design and implement their own original research project.
  • During winter months, the crabs are pulled from the water and their claws are harvested.
  • This summer, the TBERF grant will support Gravinese and a group of eight FSC students to expand this work.
  • "\nFounded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state.

StormGeo to be acquired by Alfa Laval

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Monday, May 10, 2021

Alfa Laval is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and has a 138-year history of growth and visionary innovation, with 16,700 employees globally.The company serves the Food & Water, Energy and Marine industries.

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  • Alfa Laval is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and has a 138-year history of growth and visionary innovation, with 16,700 employees globally.The company serves the Food & Water, Energy and Marine industries.
  • StormGeo will become part of Alfa Laval\'s Marine Business Division.\n"The acquisition of StormGeo will be a strong addition to our toolbox of solutions that help our customers address the decarbonization challenge in the industry.
  • Furthermore, StormGeo fits excellently to our digital acceleration ambition, and we will use their digital and customer experience to level up our offerings and to get deeper experience in the digital space," said Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval.\n"Joining Alfa Laval, a world-leading industrial owner, benefits StormGeo by developing our business through increased geographic and technological expansion," said Sren Andersen, StormGeo CEO.
  • Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet.

Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Teams with Red Hat to Create Real-Time Machine Learning Platform to Digitize Grant Application and Payment Processing for Farmers

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Monday, April 26, 2021

The platform uses real-time machine learning (ML) capabilities, optical character recognition, text analytics and natural language processing to scan documents and images for sensitive information.

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  • The platform uses real-time machine learning (ML) capabilities, optical character recognition, text analytics and natural language processing to scan documents and images for sensitive information.
  • Now, DAFM can focus on reviewing grants and proactively discovering, designing, and applying new ML models to meet internal and customer needs.
  • With an open hybrid cloud foundation provided by Red Hat, DAFM has the flexibility of the cloud and the security of keeping data on-premises.
  • Red Hat has enabled us to get applications and features into production incredibly quickly compared to what we could deliver prior to introducing the platform, which means we\xe2\x80\x99re helping make sure that the Department\xe2\x80\x99s work will be able to serve Ireland\xe2\x80\x99s farmers for many years to come.\xe2\x80\x9d\n"

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at COD Virtual STEMCON

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

\xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99ve worked hard to make sure the event covers a wide variety of disciplines that will be interesting for everyone, whether they are passionate about a specific STEM field or are\xc2\xa0merely curious about STEM in general.\xe2\x80\x9d\nDemonstrations include Bokashi composting, the College\xe2\x80\x99s honeybee hives, mimicry in nature, the Bed of Nails physics demo and a sumo-bot battle hosted by the COD Engineering and Technology Club.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99ve worked hard to make sure the event covers a wide variety of disciplines that will be interesting for everyone, whether they are passionate about a specific STEM field or are\xc2\xa0merely curious about STEM in general.\xe2\x80\x9d\nDemonstrations include Bokashi composting, the College\xe2\x80\x99s honeybee hives, mimicry in nature, the Bed of Nails physics demo and a sumo-bot battle hosted by the COD Engineering and Technology Club.
  • The event also will include speakers discussing the physics of flight, predicting tornadoes, stick bomb kinetics and a demonstration by Fermilab\xe2\x80\x99s Mr.
  • Freeze, as well as virtual tours of on-campus spaces including the College\xe2\x80\x99s gaming lab and prairie restoration areas, and off-campus locations including the Nicor Technical Training Center.
  • He is host of the live science show Escape Lab, a part of PBS member station WGBH-TV Boston\xe2\x80\x99s Emerging Platforms Initiative.

Logos Technologies Successfully Tests WAMI Sensor on RQ-21A Blackjack

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Friday, April 23, 2021

b'Logos Technologies LLC announced today that it successfully flew its wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) sensor aboard an RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aircraft at a test range in Boardman, Oregon.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • b'Logos Technologies LLC announced today that it successfully flew its wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) sensor aboard an RQ-21A Blackjack unmanned aircraft at a test range in Boardman, Oregon.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210423005108/en/\nBlackKite-I sensor housed in the payload bay of the Insitu Integrator.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)\nThe two-week-long test\xe2\x80\x94which included preparatory groundwork in Bingen, Washington\xe2\x80\x94comes on the heels of a $5.3 million contract the U.S.
  • Naval Air Systems Command had recently awarded to Logos, to develop more WAMI sensors for Navy and Marine users.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are very excited by our recent test aboard the RQ-21A Blackjack,\xe2\x80\x9d said Doug Rombough , VP for Business Development at Logos Technologies.

Dan Rodimer Releases 'Heart-wrenching' Campaign Ad Highlighting 'Uncovered' Murders on Texas Border, Releases Angel Act

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b'MANSFIELD, Texas, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Republican Big Dan Rodimer, running for Texas\'s Congressional District 6 (TX-06), released a "heart wrenching" campaign ad highlighting the stories of Angel Moms on the southern border.

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  • b'MANSFIELD, Texas, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Republican Big Dan Rodimer, running for Texas\'s Congressional District 6 (TX-06), released a "heart wrenching" campaign ad highlighting the stories of Angel Moms on the southern border.
  • After meeting the Angel Moms at our southern border, I want to call it the Angel Act," said Dan Rodimer.\nRodimer proposes the Angel Act in the video as the solution to the border crisis.
  • We will call in The Angel Act," says Dan Rodimer.\nSarah adds, "[i]f our government won\'t help us, we must help ourselves.
  • "\n"I will make America Texas again," Rodimer says to end the video.\nThe Rodimer campaign is holding a free wrestling-themed event called "Wrestle for Your Rights."

National Press Club to highlight three major cases on World Press Freedom Day, May 3

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Monday, April 5, 2021

WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club (NPC) will host a virtual event on May 3 World Press Freedom Day - highlighting the cases of three journalists who need our help: Maria Ressa, Austin Tice, and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Press Club (NPC) will host a virtual event on May 3 World Press Freedom Day - highlighting the cases of three journalists who need our help: Maria Ressa, Austin Tice, and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto.
  • All three journalists - Ressa, Tice, and Gutierrez-Soto - are past recipients of the Club's John Aubuchon Award the NPC's highest honor for press freedom.
  • Registration is free, however donations are encouraged, and will support the National Press Club's ongoing press freedom efforts and activities including offsetting costs of programs like this one.
  • PRESS CONTACT: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; [email protected] , (202) 662-7561
    View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-press-club-to-highlight...

Melody Lynd, MD, MBA, MPH, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, April 2, 2021

At her practice Melody Lynd, Inc., she is dedicated to improving the confidence of her patients by ensuring satisfactory results for each individual.

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  • At her practice Melody Lynd, Inc., she is dedicated to improving the confidence of her patients by ensuring satisfactory results for each individual.
  • In addition to her practice, Dr. Lynd proudly served in the United States Navy as a CDR Commander.
  • She recently served as a Battalion Surgeon and Office in Charge to H&S 2/23, 4th MARDIV, which is a Marine unit.
  • When she is not practicing medicine, Dr. Lynd enjoys yoga, working out, and going to the beach in her spare time.

Rollick Launches the Recreation Industry's First Digital Retailing Solution

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

AUSTIN,Texas, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rollick, the leading relationship marketing technology provider for the Marine, Powersports, and RV industries, announced today the launch of its industry-first digital retailing solution, RollickDR, geared towards transforming how dealers and manufacturers engage with consumers online.

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  • AUSTIN,Texas, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rollick, the leading relationship marketing technology provider for the Marine, Powersports, and RV industries, announced today the launch of its industry-first digital retailing solution, RollickDR, geared towards transforming how dealers and manufacturers engage with consumers online.
  • Our digital retailing solution provides a consolidated tool to help consumers gather detailed transaction information about a potential purchase and when ready, provide all of the researched information to the dealer," said Bernie Brenner, Chief Executive Officer at Rollick.
  • "Our pilot dealers have experienced increases in lead volume, lead quality, and most importantly, customer satisfaction with the experience at the dealership."
  • In addition to the Powersports industry, Rollick is in the process of expanding the pilot program to marine and RV dealers nationwide.