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New Trends in Veterinary Medicine for 2024 Include Groundbreaking Treatments for America's Most Popular Pets: Cats, Frenchies and Bearded Dragons

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakthrough drugs that can save the lives of thousands of diabetic cats, new approaches to help veterinarians and pet owners recognize and treat illnesses unique to French bulldogs, and how to better care for bearded dragons, America's most popular pet reptile, are just a sample of the more than 800 continuing education sessions that will be offered at the 41st annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX). Presented by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), VMX is the largest global veterinary conference and sets the direction each year for the $104 billion animal health industry. This forum for the latest advances and innovations in animal health will be held January 13 -17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

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  • This forum for the latest advances and innovations in animal health will be held January 13 -17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
  • "The global conference attracts the most distinguished veterinary leaders who will share and teach exciting breakthroughs taking place today across the industry.
  • VMX 2024 will look at new medications, many designed specifically for animals, and how technology is transforming how we diagnose and treat animals.
  • It's a very exciting and promising time to be in veterinary medicine."

International Code Council’s 2023 Annual Conference and Expo to Kick Off in St. Louis, Missouri

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

St. Louis, Missouri, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Code Council will host its Annual Conference and Expo at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, from October 8-11, 2023.

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  • St. Louis, Missouri, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Code Council will host its Annual Conference and Expo at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri, from October 8-11, 2023.
  • The Annual Business Meeting will take place on Monday, October 9, and will include updates from Code Council leadership on business initiatives for 2023 and beyond.
  • The Code Council assembled experts from across the organization and building industry to host insightful sessions on important topics such as plumbing, A2Ls and resilience.
  • Visit here for more information and use the hashtag #ICCAC2023 to join the conversation on social media.

Maxon to Celebrate Creative Innovation at NAB Show 2023

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers and visual effects artists, have announced the speaker lineup and schedule for their upcoming presence at NAB 2023 from April 15-19. Following their latest 2023 Spring Release, which saw a huge number of updates across the entire Maxon One product line, NAB offers the first opportunity for attendees to see these latest developments with real-world demonstrations and workflow best practices shared by industry professionals. This also includes notable product highlights from previous updates, such as the addition of Pyro into the Cinema 4D toolkit and the integration of Redshift with ZBrush. The Maxon showcase can be found in the North Hall, booth N2627.

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  • The Maxon showcase can be found in the North Hall, booth N2627 .
  • "Maxon is thrilled to be returning to NAB with exciting new product updates, supported by an impressive line-up of talented motion graphics artists with experience across a variety of fields and projects," says Maxon CEO, David McGavran.
  • As always, NAB is an incredible opportunity for our community of artists and visual effects professionals to come together and exchange a wealth of ideas."
  • Press are invited to book a one-on-one briefing and demonstration with a Maxon representative to learn more about the company's tools and solutions for digital artists.

Batman and Wizard Of Oz Prop Replicas Make Collector's Dream Come True

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

NEW YORK, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop-Culture aficionados are ecstatic to have an opportunity to add "grail" items to their collections thanks to Paragon FX Group. Dorothy's ruby slippers and the 1966 Batman's Bat-radio are two of the most recent museum quality items offered by the collective of artisans.

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  • Dorothy's ruby slippers and the 1966 Batman's Bat-radio are two of the most recent museum quality items offered by the collective of artisans.
  • Many screen used props are far outside the reach of most collectors, while the picture perfect recreations from Paragon FX Group are accessible for fans.
  • Every sequin, every gem, even the orange felt on the soles has been recreated by their team of prop makers and engineers.
  • The Bat-radio, as seen on the 1966 Batman series, is instantly recognizable by fans and has also been lovingly recreated by ParagonFxGroup.com.

SiliCon with Adam Savage Unveils Dates for the Bay Area’s 2023 “Comic Con + Maker Con”

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

SiliCon with Adam Savage , the Bay Area’s largest Comic Con and Maker Con, is returning for two fun-filled days in 2023 on October 14-15 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

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  • SiliCon with Adam Savage , the Bay Area’s largest Comic Con and Maker Con, is returning for two fun-filled days in 2023 on October 14-15 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
  • Adam Savage, former co-host of MythBusters, returns as the Creative Director of SiliCon and is excited to bring his passion and expertise to the family-friendly event.
  • "SiliCon is a unique comic con experience that brings together the best in tech, science and pop culture," said Savage.
  • We can't wait to see our fans and welcome them back to the Bay Area for SiliCon 2023."

Celebrity racer Paul Gerrard aka "American Stig" to join Orbis Brakes booth at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

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Friday, August 12, 2022

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis Brakes has announced that professional racecar driver, author, and television celebrity Paul Gerrard will be making a booth appearance and co-awarding the Orbis Brakes Stellar Performance in Braking Awards at the 2022 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17- 20 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

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  • SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbis Brakes has announced that professional racecar driver, author, and television celebrity Paul Gerrard will be making a booth appearance and co-awarding the Orbis Brakes Stellar Performance in Braking Awards at the 2022 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17- 20 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
  • Garrard is also the author of the bestselling book Optimum Drive, detailing the technique of great drivers.
  • Garrard joins racing colleague Tim Moser, Orbis Brakes' Validation Director, in judging and co-awarding the Orbis Brakes Stellar Performance in Braking Award, to be given to a deserving driver in the four-day Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
  • Orbis Brakes is marking its first sponsorship appearance as Preferred Brake of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.

Faith and Health Communities Come Together to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

DETROIT, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this week, hundreds of local residents attended the Community Health & Wellness Fair at Faith Redemption Center COGIC in Detroit.

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  • DETROIT, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Earlier this week, hundreds of local residents attended the Community Health & Wellness Fair at Faith Redemption Center COGIC in Detroit.
  • On Sunday, July 17, organizers at Faith Redemption Church and Meridian of Michigan welcomed over 225 people to the community health fair, as part of an ongoing partnership between the health plan and faith community.
  • This partnership with Meridian gives us leverage to have a greater and lasting impact for the good of all."
  • Over 15 community resources and vendors attended the event, including the Detroit Health Department which provided COVID-19 tests and vaccines, childhood immunizations and other health screenings to attendees.

SiliCon with Adam Savage Announces Expanded Hands-On Maker Opportunities and Family Ticket Packs Discounted up to 33 Percent

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

This years SiliCon features a tremendous variety of workshops and instructions for a fun-filled weekend of speed-build challenges, skill-building maker workshops, and cosplay design contests.

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  • This years SiliCon features a tremendous variety of workshops and instructions for a fun-filled weekend of speed-build challenges, skill-building maker workshops, and cosplay design contests.
  • To learn more about all of the Maker activities, go to: www.siliconsj.com/makerverse
    SiliCon with Adam Savage is offering its first-ever Family Fun Packs, offering up to a 33 percent discount on ticket prices for a family of four!
  • Pricing for Family Fun Packs for a family of four starts at $100 for a Saturday Family Pass, $80 for a Sunday Family Pass, and $160 for a 2-Day Family Pass.
  • Special thanks to SiliCon with Adam Savage sponsors: Amazon Alexa, Blick Art Materials, Digi-Key, Surebonder, Itemfarm, Print Bed, Raspberry Pi and SKS Props.

SiliCon with Adam Savage Announces New Celebrities, Makers, Artists and Authors to its August 2022 Two-Day Lineup with Much More to Come, including Details Around NASA Panels

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

SiliCon with Adam Savage , Silicon Valleys largest Comic Con and Maker Con, has announced additional celebrities and special guests.

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  • SiliCon with Adam Savage , Silicon Valleys largest Comic Con and Maker Con, has announced additional celebrities and special guests.
  • All weekend long, there will be panels with award-winning authors and artists, children's and adult cosplay contests, build challenges, a full hall of vendors and more!
  • SiliCon with Adam Savage attendees may purchase a special group rate of $139 US per night at the Marriott San Jose.
  • SiliCon with Adam Savage thanks this years sponsors: Amazon Alexa, Blick Art Materials, Itemfarm, Print Bed, Raspberry Pi and SKS Props.

XSOLIS Grows Payer Network by 111% and Hospital Partnerships by 44% to Strengthen Its Payer-Provider Collaboration Network

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- XSOLIS, the artificial intelligence (AI) company solving operational challenges in healthcare for both providers and payers, announced today that it has grown its payer network by 111% and its hospital partnerships by 44% in the last year. Payers and providers are leveraging XSOLIS' flagship CORTEX® platform for real-time machine learning and predictive intelligence to automate case reviews, creating an objective determination of medical necessity that aligns operational decisions across healthcare.

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  • The growth of XSOLIS' payer-provider network since announcing $75 million in private equity funding in June 2021 underscores the industry's increased demand for automating administrative areas of healthcare and improving payer-provider communication.
  • On Monday, May 2, at 12:45 p.m. CT, Michelle Allen, director of case management at Hillcrest HealthCare System will present a session at the XSOLIS booth #301, "MythBusters: Provider | Payer Edition."
  • To learn about additional opportunities to connect with XSOLIS at the ACMA 2022 National conference, visit www.xsolis.com/acma-nat-2022/ .
  • Learn more about XSOLIS' utilization management technology, denials management consulting and physician advisor services at https://www.xsolis.com .