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SDI Presence Expands IT Managed Services Footprint in California

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
ERP, MSP, CSMFO, Enterprise asset management, Fire, City, EAM, LMS, CIO, Government, Quality of life, Acquisition, Conference, SDI, MBE, Minority business enterprise, Organization, Police, Wheels (California), Education, Microsoft 365, SVP

CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SDI Presence LLC (SDI), an IT managed services provider (MSP) and certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with Corporate Plus designation from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), announces the expansion of its managed services in California, marked by the acquisition of three new clients.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SDI Presence LLC (SDI), an IT managed services provider (MSP) and certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with Corporate Plus designation from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), announces the expansion of its managed services in California, marked by the acquisition of three new clients.
  • At the city of San Marino, SDI will be providing managed services covering all city departments, including Police and Fire, along with virtual CIO services as part of the contract.
  • SDI will be implementing managed services for the city of Laverne, including virtual CIO, to supplement the existing IT staff—covering all city departments, including Police and Fire.
  • Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) is contracted with SDI for a managed services contract with potential for cloud projects.

Residential Fires Continue to Cause Injury and Endanger Lives

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Nitrogen, Electronics, Phosphorus, Safety, NFPA, Fire, Transport

CALIFON, N.J., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association North America (pinfa-NA) announces a new series of short videos to inform the public of the role of flame retardant-containing materials used for fire safety in buildings, transportation, electrical and electronics. This animated video series, named LearnFRmaterials, addresses public safety, flame retardant technology and human & environmental health topics.

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  • This animated video series, named LearnFRmaterials, addresses public safety, flame retardant technology and human & environmental health topics.
  • One focus of pinfa-NA's educational campaign concerns residential fire protection.
  • According to a 2023 NFPA Research Report entitled Home Structure Fires concerning the 5-year span 2016-2020; "U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 343,100 home structure fires per year.
  • These fires caused an annual average of 2,610 civilian deaths, 11,090 civilian fire injuries and $7.6 billion in direct property damage.

Disposable vape ban: local communities voiced their concerns – and the government has listened

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Community, Neugraben-Fischbek, Legislation, Research, Social media, City, Fire, Frustration, University, Government, Public, Environment, Climate change, Movement, Herbal cigarette, Doctor of Philosophy, Mercedes Villalba, MP, Organic, Parent, Abertay University

Having seen some of the vape litter picking videos I had made which went viral, she asked to come along and see the problem for herself.

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  • Having seen some of the vape litter picking videos I had made which went viral, she asked to come along and see the problem for herself.
  • Armed with bin bags and litter pickers, we set off around the University of Dundee campus in search of discarded disposable vapes.
  • Community engagement, including my vape hunt litter picks, and grassroots action have played a crucial role in driving this change.

Community is key

  • My PhD at Abertay University and the University of Dundee investigates the links between climate resilience, nature-based solutions, and community engagement.
  • My research has been running in parallel with the vape campaign, and I’ve had firsthand experience of the importance of local voices and community action.
  • Collaboration with local community groups to find solutions is beginning to catch on after recent research has shown that multiple benefits are possible when working together.

Waking up to e-waste

  • As a climate change activist, I couldn’t sit back and do nothing.
  • That frustration led to the launch of the #BanDisposableVapes social media awareness campaign, then 16 months later, a proposed legislative change.
  • In May 2023, I spent a Thursday evening emailing every single councillor in Scotland about the need to ban disposable vapes.

Grassroots innovation

  • Throughout this campaign, I’ve seen countless examples of successful grassroots action.
  • Parents and teachers have united to discuss solutions to youth vaping.
  • Youth groups including the Eco Youth Club in Scalloway, Shetland have voiced their concerns to their councillors.
  • Yes, we need businesses and governments to shift the system, but individuals have significant influence too.


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ServiceTrade is Recognized as Category Leader Across Gartner Digital Market Brands for the Third Consecutive Year

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Fire, History, Mechanical, Software, HVAC, Electrical contractor, Field service management, Software Advice, FrontRunner, ShortList, Online shopping

Gartner’s Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp evaluate customer satisfaction, reviews, and digital research metrics to evaluate solutions and inform customers’ buying decisions.

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  • Gartner’s Capterra, Software Advice, and GetApp evaluate customer satisfaction, reviews, and digital research metrics to evaluate solutions and inform customers’ buying decisions.
  • ServiceTrade was awarded a perfect 5.0 designation by Capterra, making it the highest-rated, non-residential platform for HVAC in 2023.
  • I have personally used three other automated dispatching software programs, and this one is by far the best I have used.
  • Billy Marshall, ServiceTrade CEO, commented: “Helping our customers achieve top business results and higher productivity has been our goal from the start.

FAT Brands Foundation Awards Over $250,000 to Local Non-Profits in 2023

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Organization, Food, FAT, Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Health, Education, Fire, Life, Tourism

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., a leading global franchising company that owns restaurant brands including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s, and 13 other concepts, is pleased to announce the impact FAT Brands Foundation had in its local communities during its first year of giving. In 2023, over $250,000 was awarded to 43 local non-profits across 19 states and Washington D.C.

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  • Brands Inc. , a leading global franchising company that owns restaurant brands including Johnny Rockets, Fatburger, Round Table Pizza, Twin Peaks, Fazoli’s, and 13 other concepts, is pleased to announce the impact FAT Brands Foundation had in its local communities during its first year of giving.
  • “We are proud of not only getting the foundation off the ground in 2023, but also doubling down on our commitment to serve by providing funding and physical volunteers for boots-on-the-ground work in various FAT Brands’ communities,” said Jessica Wiederhorn, President of FAT Brands Foundation.
  • For organizations interested in applying for a grant, for those interested in donating to the foundation or to view the 2023 FAT Brands Foundation Impact Report, please visit www.fatbrands.com/foundation .
  • For more information on FAT Brands Foundation, visit www.fatbrands.com/foundation .

Hagens Berman Asks Federal Judge to Inform Owners: Pacifica Hybrid Minivans Still at Risk of Spontaneous Fire Post-Recall

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Family, Death, Trauma, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Life, Communication, Risk, Software, District court, Airbnb, Hagens Berman, Safety, FCA, Motion, Action Replay, Fire

If you own or lease a 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, find out your rights.

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  • If you own or lease a 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, find out your rights.
  • “We are asking the court to take immediate action to protect vehicle owners from the grave risks of this defect,” said Steve Berman, managing partner of Hagens Berman and the attorney leading the lawsuit.
  • The recall notice does not inform owners that their vehicle still remains at risk of spontaneous fire, even once they have had the software update.
  • But lawsuits take time, and people need this crucial information before it’s too late.”

REV Group, Inc. to Exit School and Transit Bus Manufacturing and Reorganize Into Two Reporting Segments; Announces a Special Cash Dividend

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, General Automotive, Automotive, Emergency, ABL, Fire, ENC, History, Commercial, CNG, Sale, Acquisition, Recreation, EV, Webcast, Internet, Collins Industries, REV Group, ENC (company), REVG, El Dorado, Growth, Bank

“We have a long and successful history with Collins that dates back to the initial acquisition that started REV Group.

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  • “We have a long and successful history with Collins that dates back to the initial acquisition that started REV Group.
  • I would like to thank the Collins team members for their contributions to REV Group and wish them continued success,” stated Mark Skonieczny, President and CEO of REV Group.
  • REV Group will be reorganized into two reporting segments beginning with its first quarter fiscal 2024 results.
  • An audio replay of the call and related question and answer session will be available for 12 months at this website.

T-Mobile Strengthens Hawaii and Washington Nonprofit Organizations with $50,000 in Donations

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Monday, January 29, 2024
Philanthropy, Technology, Other Philanthropy, Telecommunications, Mobile, Wireless, 5G, Foundation, Maker, HQ, Homelessness, Student, TMUS, UN, Yakama Indian Reservation, Food, Hope, Multimedia, Hunger, Housing, T-Mobile, COVID, Pacific Northwest, Investment, Development director, COVID 19, Dignity, Tablet, Organization, Digital divide, Internet, Education, Fire

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to two Hawaii and three Washington nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.

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  • T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a donation totaling $50,000 to two Hawaii and three Washington nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in their communities.
  • The organizations — Ferndale Food Bank, Generating Hope, Habitat for Humanity Seattle–King & Kittitas Counties (SKKC), Maui Food Bank and the Maui Strong Foundation — each received $10,000.
  • T-Mobile and these five organizations are all better for their outstanding efforts.”
    Here’s a closer look at how T-Mobile's donations are making a difference.
  • These donations underscore T-Mobile’s ongoing commitment to making a difference in communities throughout Hawaii and Washington.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Marble, Pennsylvania

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Credit, ALL, Risk management, News, AM Best, Fire

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Marble, Pennsylvania (Farmers Mutual) (Marble, PA).

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  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Marble, Pennsylvania (Farmers Mutual) (Marble, PA).
  • The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect Farmers Mutual’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
  • Overall, Farmers Mutual’s risk management capabilities are considered to be appropriate for its complexity of business and overall risk profile.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Keller Rohrback L.L.P.: Portland Jury Awards $85M Judgment to 9 Victims of Labor Day 2020 Fires in First PacifiCorp Damage Phase Trials

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Class Action Lawsuit, Professional Services, Legal, Livestock, Wildfire, World War II, Berkshire Hathaway, Trauma, Multnomah County Circuit Court, Survivor, Chicken, Camp, History, PacifiCorp, Court, Keller Rohrback, Labour, Fire, Silviculture

A jury in Portland, Oregon awarded approximately $84 million in compensation from PacifiCorp to nine survivors of the fires that swept across Oregon on Labor Day 2020.

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  • A jury in Portland, Oregon awarded approximately $84 million in compensation from PacifiCorp to nine survivors of the fires that swept across Oregon on Labor Day 2020.
  • Through three days of testimony, the victims of the Labor Day Fire recounted the horrific stories of fleeing the fires and the losses they suffered.
  • “We are committed to getting as much compensation as possible for Labor Day fire survivors as expeditiously as possible.
  • We thank the jury for holding PacifiCorp accountable,” said Cody Berne , lead trial attorney for Stoll Berne in the case.