Wednesday 17 February 2021

Kansas Drivers Earn Discounts with DriveSafe Online® Certificate

Car insurance discounts available to eligible Kansas drivers who complete the online defensive driving course. [PR.com]

Impact of COVID-19 in Africa 'vastly underestimated' warn researchers

The impact of COVID-19 in Africa has been vastly underestimated, warn researchers in a study published by The BMJ today.

Should we criminalize those who spread misinformation about vaccines?

Concern is growing about the spread of false information about vaccines. But should we consider criminalising people who deliberately spread false information—or could this do more harm than good? Two experts debate the issue in The BMJ.

Deaths from food allergy rare and decreasing in the UK, finds study

Deaths from serious allergic reactions ("anaphylaxis") due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data had found. This is despite an increase in hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis over the same time.

Tuberculosis vaccine may protect newborns against other infectious diseases: study

The tuberculosis (TB) vaccine Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) could protect newborns against a variety of common infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections, chest infections and diarrhoea, according to a new study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Most European countries ignore patients with severe mental illness in COVID-19 vaccine strategy

A survey by Europe's main psychiatric and mental health patient organizations shows that only 4 out of 20 European countries prioritize COVID vaccinations for individuals with severe mental disorders (such as psychosis and mood problems), despite a wealth of scientific evidence showing that these patients are amongst the most at risk. This is published today in the peer-reviewed journal Lancet Psychiatry.

Iman Zekri Receives the Florida Bar Journal’s Excellence in Writing Award

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Iman Zekri is the recipient of the 2020 Florida Bar Journal Excellence in Writing Award. Members of The Florida Bar Journal’s Editorial Board nominate outstanding submissions based on substance, style, and quality of writing and research. Zekri’s article, “Respectfully Dissenting: How Dissenting Opinions Shape the Law and Impact [PR.com]

Litigation Expert Michael Corso Provides Comment on Proposed Business Valuation Guidelines

The law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Florida litigation expert Michael J. Corso was asked to provide comment to the proposed revision to the International Glossary of Business Valuation Terms. He shared concerns that the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) proposed “standard of care” revisions for a business valuation accountant might [PR.com]

Allegro Music Academy to Offer New Dance Classes

In collaboration with Natasha Barrera of Bachata Fuego, one of Sarasota's most distinguished institutions prepares all new kinds of dance classes. [PR.com]

Behavioral Economist Publishes White Paper on Pent-Up Demand in the Travel Industry

Sandra Thomas-Comenole, behavioral economist and award winning marketing professional, published a white paper entitled, "Are we experiencing pent-up demand in the travel industry?" Almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and the term "pent-up demand" has become the battle cry of the travel industry. Which leaves one to question whether pent-up demand exists in the travel industry, the factors that [PR.com]

TVS Select Network Adds Impact News, Chef Roc, Money TV, Insider Exclusive, and Zoomed in on WatchYour.TV Platform, Powered by Tulix

More than 100 new episodes of current programming is being added to the TVS Select Network, one of 36 TVSMicroChannels.Com on the streaming ad supported free to view post cable network service. [PR.com]

Delray Systems Signs Master Distributor Agreement with 3D Printer Manufacturer Omni3D

DELRAY Systems LLC announced today that it has signed a master distributor agreement with Omni3D Industrial 3D printer manufacturer located in Poland. [PR.com]

Midas Hospitality Names Minnesota Area Director of Sales

Jena Ahlman to manage overall sales for Brooklyn Park properties. [PR.com]

For the First Time Ever, Softline Was Recognized as the Best Industrial Design Solutions Partner of Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software, the world renowned developer of software products for industrial design, for the first time ever recognized Softline as the best partner in the EMEA region. [PR.com]

PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS Introduces YPortal App

YPortal APP: The city that travels with you. [PR.com]

New Book Offers Golden Nuggets to Help Entrepreneurs Make Better Decisions for Business Growth in Today's Economy

Chief Visionary and Author, Natasha E. Davis, Releases “25 Valuable Golden Nuggets to Start, Stabilize and Scale Any Business” on Amazon [PR.com]

Adtelligent Introduces Native Support for AMP Ads

Adtelligent is now offering native support for Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) integrations to help publishers with ad monetization. An ad technology company, Adtelligent, helps publishers get better yield using a holistic approach to supply and demand management. [PR.com]

Shufti Pro’s Reveals That Global Identity Fraud Increased 3.36% in 2020

Shufti Pro, a worldwide KYC and AML service provider empowered with cutting edge AI, recently published its 2020 Global Identity Fraud Report which unveiled that identity fraud increased by 3.36% in 2020. According to the report, account takeovers and identity thefts are the most common types of online frauds. United States citizens face 7-10% identity theft every year and 21% of them face it multiple times. 25,036 data [PR.com]

Speaker Line-Up for MilSatCom USA 2021 Announced

SMi Reports: the 5th annual MilSatCom USA conference will take place online as a virtual event on June 23rd – 24th, 2021. [PR.com]