LAS VEGAS (AP) — “Pawn Stars” patriarch, Richard Benjamin Harrison, who was known as “The Old Man,” has died at age 77. Gold & Silver Pawn’s Facebook page posted Monday that Harrison was surrounded by “loving family” this past weekend and died peacefully. The post said that fans would remember Harrison as a “sometimes grumpy […]
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This US airport to become the first to screen all international flyers with biometric technology
Orlando International Airport has become the first US airport to commit to processing all international flyers using facial recognition technology.
Just in time for peak summer travel season, the Florida airport has installed a biometric entry-exit system that will process all arriving and departing international travelers with the facial recognition process which takes about two seconds and has a 99 percent matching rate. The aim of the program is to streamline and speed up customs and immigration lines.
During the process, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency compares the photographs of travelers with those already on file in the Department of Homeland Security. Cameras are installed at an airline or airport departure gate. Currently, the biometric technology is being tested at exits for 13 major airports across the US. It is also being used for arrival processing at 10 locations.
Test airports include Miami, Atlanta, New York JFK, San Diego, Houston (Intercontinental and Hobby), Washington Dulles, Las Vegas, Chicago O'Hare, and Preclearance locations in Aruba, Abu Dhabi, and Ireland (Shannon and Dublin).
Participating airlines include Delta, JetBlue, British Airways, Lufthansa and Air New Zealand. Last year, British Airways rolled out facial recognition technology for domestic flights at Heathrow Terminal 5.
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Just in time for peak summer travel season, the Florida airport has installed a biometric entry-exit system that will process all arriving and departing international travelers with the facial recognition process which takes about two seconds and has a 99 percent matching rate. The aim of the program is to streamline and speed up customs and immigration lines.
During the process, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency compares the photographs of travelers with those already on file in the Department of Homeland Security. Cameras are installed at an airline or airport departure gate. Currently, the biometric technology is being tested at exits for 13 major airports across the US. It is also being used for arrival processing at 10 locations.
Test airports include Miami, Atlanta, New York JFK, San Diego, Houston (Intercontinental and Hobby), Washington Dulles, Las Vegas, Chicago O'Hare, and Preclearance locations in Aruba, Abu Dhabi, and Ireland (Shannon and Dublin).
Participating airlines include Delta, JetBlue, British Airways, Lufthansa and Air New Zealand. Last year, British Airways rolled out facial recognition technology for domestic flights at Heathrow Terminal 5.
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The Venetian Macao Earns Macao's First-Ever Platinum-Level Macao Green Hotel Award
7 other hotels at Sands China properties with Gold awardsMACAO, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venetian^®Macao has been awarded the Macao Green Hotel Platinum Award, the first and only hotel in Macao to earn the new top designation of platinum, which was introduced in the latest edition of the awards.The Venetian Macao has been awarded a Macao Green Hotel Platinum Award, the first and only hotel in Macao to earn the new top designation of platinum, which was introduced in the latest edition of the awards; while five other hotels at Sands China properties maintain Gold designations from previous years’ awards: Sands® Macao; The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central; Conrad Macao, Cotai Central; Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central; and Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central.
Award criteria met by the integrated resort include showing evidence of year-on-year waste reduction; availability of electric vehicle parking spaces and charging stations for staff and guests; establishing an eco-friendly mattress replacement programme; monitoring the environmental performance of shuttle buses, including turning off idling engines; establishing a management plan for reducing food waste; and carrying out regular carbon audits to identify areas for improvement.
The Parisian Macao - newly eligible after opening in September 2016 - received its first award, in the Gold category, as did the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip.
Five other hotels at Sands China properties maintain Gold designations from previous years' awards: Sands^®Macao; The St. Regis Macao, Cotai Central; Conrad Macao, Cotai Central; Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central; and Holiday Inn Macao Cotai Central.
"Sands China is truly honoured by this distinction," said Mark McWhinnie, the company's senior vice president of resort operations and development. "Our company continues to develop and implement innovations as part of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability strategy of our parent company, Las Vegas Sands Corp. This strategy has helped Sands China remain at the forefront of sustainable operations in our industry, while continuing to further reduce our impact on the environment."
Examples of Sands China's application of the Sands ECO360 strategy at its properties include the company's ongoing efforts on resource conservation. Energy-saving LED lights and the optimization of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems saved a total of 21 million kWh of electricity in 2017 - enough to power more than 50,000 households for one month.
The company reports annually to the Carbon Footprint Repository for Listed Companies in Hong Kong, and reports to the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Climate Change programme, with an external auditor verifying the company's greenhouse gas emissions. Sands China utilises food waste digesters at all its properties, and has been able to continue decreasing the waste generated per guestroom, even with annual increases in guest visitation. And back-of-house programmes like the Clean Plate Challenge have been successful in decreasing food waste.
Started in 2007, the Macao Green Hotel Award is organised by the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) in collaboration with the Macao Government Tourism Office. The award was launched to raise the awareness of the importance of environmental management in Macao's hotel industry and to commend those hotels which have adopted environmental measures.
*About **Sands China Ltd. *
Sands China Ltd. (HKEx: 1928, Sands China or the Company) is a Cayman Islands registered company and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio is comprised of The Venetian^®Macao, The Plaza^®Macao, Sands^® Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands^®Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's integrated resorts contain a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at the Cotai Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre and the Sands Cotai Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).
For more information, please visit www.sandschinaltd.com.
*Media contacts:*
Corporate Communications, Venetian Macau Limited
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo
Josie Ho
Tel: +853 8118 2024
Email: josie.ho@sands.com.mo
Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20180626/2173007-1 Reported by PR Newswire Asia 13 hours ago.
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Garrett Kennedy’s bat, Ross Detwiler’s arm pace Rainiers to 6-1 victory over Las Vegas
Ross Detwiler limited the 51s to just two hits and one run in 71/3 innings. He had nine strikeouts.
Reported by Seattle Times 11 hours ago.
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Merchandise USA Expects Record Sales Of Closeout, Overstock And Surplus Inventory At Upcoming ASD Market Week In Las Vegas
With strong internet sales and high demand for closeouts from their brick and mortar customer base, Merchandise USA is expecting big things from the August 2018 ASD Market Week.
CHICAGO (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
Merchandise USA is preparing for the upcoming ASD Show in Las Vegas by bringing in as many new closeout deals as possible. The company has been in business more than 33 years, and they specialize in buying and selling discontinued, closeout, overstock and excess inventory of all consumer categories. This includes toys, housewares, giftware, home accents, stationery, crafts, handbags, apparel, kitchenware, luggage, sporting goods, and much more.
The company's president, Jay Lazar, founded his company in the living room of his parents house, while he was still attending college. "What can I say? I was highly motivated and had a fire in my belly that wouldn't quit", said Lazar. "For me it was as if I had something to prove and I was itching to get started. There is no doubt, I had unbelievable drive at an early age".
It seems to have paid off. Lazar's organization has become a leading buyer for all kinds of surplus, closeout, excess and overstock inventory. They buy from importers, distributors and pretty much any other kind of company interested in liquidating old inventory. What do they do with all this stuff you might ask? They sell it. And lots of it. To discount stores, supermarkets, drug chains, thrift store operators, dollar stores, on-line resellers, auctions, etc. And their distribution runs deep throughout all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and Central America.
As the global economy continues to expand, it just stands to reason that there will be more and more closeouts around to feed Merchandise USA's growing buying appetite. Cancelled orders, liquidations, slow moving products, missed sales quotas, and errors in production are only a few of the many reasons a company like Merchandise USA can do well in today's marketplace.
So if you are interested in buying closeouts or liquidating inventory be sure to see Merchandise USA at the upcoming ASD Market Week in Las Vegas, booth #SU-811. You can also visit their website http://www.merchandiseusa.com or reach them at (888) 757-0060 for more details. And just in case you can't make it to Vegas, they also have closeout showrooms in Chicago and Miami. Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.
CHICAGO (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
Merchandise USA is preparing for the upcoming ASD Show in Las Vegas by bringing in as many new closeout deals as possible. The company has been in business more than 33 years, and they specialize in buying and selling discontinued, closeout, overstock and excess inventory of all consumer categories. This includes toys, housewares, giftware, home accents, stationery, crafts, handbags, apparel, kitchenware, luggage, sporting goods, and much more.
The company's president, Jay Lazar, founded his company in the living room of his parents house, while he was still attending college. "What can I say? I was highly motivated and had a fire in my belly that wouldn't quit", said Lazar. "For me it was as if I had something to prove and I was itching to get started. There is no doubt, I had unbelievable drive at an early age".
It seems to have paid off. Lazar's organization has become a leading buyer for all kinds of surplus, closeout, excess and overstock inventory. They buy from importers, distributors and pretty much any other kind of company interested in liquidating old inventory. What do they do with all this stuff you might ask? They sell it. And lots of it. To discount stores, supermarkets, drug chains, thrift store operators, dollar stores, on-line resellers, auctions, etc. And their distribution runs deep throughout all of the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and Central America.
As the global economy continues to expand, it just stands to reason that there will be more and more closeouts around to feed Merchandise USA's growing buying appetite. Cancelled orders, liquidations, slow moving products, missed sales quotas, and errors in production are only a few of the many reasons a company like Merchandise USA can do well in today's marketplace.
So if you are interested in buying closeouts or liquidating inventory be sure to see Merchandise USA at the upcoming ASD Market Week in Las Vegas, booth #SU-811. You can also visit their website http://www.merchandiseusa.com or reach them at (888) 757-0060 for more details. And just in case you can't make it to Vegas, they also have closeout showrooms in Chicago and Miami. Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.
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Patient Balances After Insurance Continue to Increase in 2018, Driving Bad Debt and Uncompensated Care
New TransUnion Healthcare analysis examines patient bad debt
CHICAGO, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The challenge posed to hospitals by patient balances after insurance (PBAI) has continued to grow, according to a new TransUnion Healthcare (NYSE:TRU) analysis. The analysis revealed that PBAI rose from 8.0% of the total bill responsibility in Q1 2012 to 12.2% in Q1 2017. Specifically, commercially insured patients experienced a PBAI increase of 67% from $467 to $781.
This trend led to an 88% increase in total hospital revenue attributed to PBAI over the 5-year period. The analysis was released today at the 2018 Healthcare Financial Management Association's (HFMA) Annual conference in Las Vegas.
As costs continue to rise for patients, uncompensated care – a combination of bad debt and charity care – is also rising. According to the American Hospital Association's 2017 Hospital Fact Sheet, uncompensated care increased by $2.6 billion dollars in 2016, the first increase in three years. The continued trend of increased PBAI has amplified bad debt exposure to providers, thus significantly contributing to the rise in uncompensated care.“It is becoming clear that patient balances after insurance is a major factor in increases in uncompensated care at the macro level,” said Jonathan Wiik, author of ‘Healthcare Revolution: The Patient is the New Payer’ and principal for healthcare strategy at TransUnion Healthcare. “Higher out-of-pocket-costs from cost sharing have made patients responsible for an increasing percentage of the bill. Most patients simply cannot afford that^1, and hospitals need to make sure they’re actively engaging their patients to ensure they have funding mechanisms for the care needed. Tools like propensity to pay, charity scoring and others can help differentiate a patient’s willingness or ability to pay.”
Turning to Medicare, according to data from the Healthcare Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), the analysis indicated that Medicare Bad Debt, which is the result of Medicare patients not paying their deductibles and co-insurance, increased from $3.14B in 2012 to $3.69B in 2016, a 17% increase. The trend indicates that hospitals continue to experience reimbursement pressure that can be tied directly to the increase in patient responsibility.
“Unpaid medical debt continues to pose challenges and the rise in uncompensated care further reflects the importance of implementing new solutions to prevent revenue leakage, which ultimately provides a better patient financial experience,” said John Yount, vice president for Healthcare. “A solution to address Medicare Bad Debt reimbursement is another critical component in a hospital’s toolkit to ensure they’re managing to the increased PBAI. The recent acquisition of Healthcare Payment Specialists by TransUnion Healthcare reinforces our commitment to investment in solutions that assist providers in protecting their earned revenue.”
Healthcare Payment Specialists (HPS) helps healthcare providers maximize Medicare reimbursement by focusing on payment areas where superior technology and deep domain expertise can drive significant improvements, including:
· Medicare Bad Debt (MBD): Automates the MBD review process to help hospitals accurately and efficiently identify bad debts that are reimbursable
· Medicare Disproportionate Share (DSH): Helps hospitals serving low-income populations maximize their DSH reimbursement by integrating multiple data sources to identify DSH-eligible patients and patient days
HPS also has complementary solutions to TransUnion Healthcare in the areas of Transfer Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) and Indirect Medical Education/Shadow Billing.
Wiik will be signing copies of his book at HFMA Annual on Tuesday, June 26^th at 11 a.m. PT at the HPS booth #1022. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.
Click here for additional information on managing uncompensated care throughout the entire revenue cycle.
^1 Federal Reserve Study. https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20170519a.htm
*About TransUnion Healthcare*
TransUnion Healthcare, a wholly owned subsidiary of credit and information management company TransUnion, is a trusted provider of Revenue Protection™ solutions that help providers collect more cash up front and throughout the revenue cycle, and identify and maximize reimbursement opportunities to reduce bad debt. By leveraging our data assets, market-leading revenue cycle management technologies, and deep insights into consumer financial behavior, our partners are better enabled to reduce uncompensated care, engage patients early and improve cash flow. www.transunionhealthcare.com
*About TransUnion (NYSE:TRU)
*Information is a powerful thing. At TransUnion, we realize that. We are dedicated to finding innovative ways information can be used to help individuals make better and smarter decisions. We help uncover unique stories, trends and insights behind each data point, using historical information as well as alternative data sources. This allows a variety of markets and businesses to better manage risk and consumers to better manage their credit, personal information and identity. Today, TransUnion has a global presence in more than 30 countries and a leading presence in several international markets across North America, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Through the power of information, TransUnion is working to build stronger economies and families and safer communities worldwide. We call this Information for Good. http://www.transunion.com/business
*Contact* Dave Blumberg
TransUnion
*E-mail* dblumberg@transunion.com
*Telephone* 312-972-6646 Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.
CHICAGO, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The challenge posed to hospitals by patient balances after insurance (PBAI) has continued to grow, according to a new TransUnion Healthcare (NYSE:TRU) analysis. The analysis revealed that PBAI rose from 8.0% of the total bill responsibility in Q1 2012 to 12.2% in Q1 2017. Specifically, commercially insured patients experienced a PBAI increase of 67% from $467 to $781.
This trend led to an 88% increase in total hospital revenue attributed to PBAI over the 5-year period. The analysis was released today at the 2018 Healthcare Financial Management Association's (HFMA) Annual conference in Las Vegas.
As costs continue to rise for patients, uncompensated care – a combination of bad debt and charity care – is also rising. According to the American Hospital Association's 2017 Hospital Fact Sheet, uncompensated care increased by $2.6 billion dollars in 2016, the first increase in three years. The continued trend of increased PBAI has amplified bad debt exposure to providers, thus significantly contributing to the rise in uncompensated care.“It is becoming clear that patient balances after insurance is a major factor in increases in uncompensated care at the macro level,” said Jonathan Wiik, author of ‘Healthcare Revolution: The Patient is the New Payer’ and principal for healthcare strategy at TransUnion Healthcare. “Higher out-of-pocket-costs from cost sharing have made patients responsible for an increasing percentage of the bill. Most patients simply cannot afford that^1, and hospitals need to make sure they’re actively engaging their patients to ensure they have funding mechanisms for the care needed. Tools like propensity to pay, charity scoring and others can help differentiate a patient’s willingness or ability to pay.”
Turning to Medicare, according to data from the Healthcare Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), the analysis indicated that Medicare Bad Debt, which is the result of Medicare patients not paying their deductibles and co-insurance, increased from $3.14B in 2012 to $3.69B in 2016, a 17% increase. The trend indicates that hospitals continue to experience reimbursement pressure that can be tied directly to the increase in patient responsibility.
“Unpaid medical debt continues to pose challenges and the rise in uncompensated care further reflects the importance of implementing new solutions to prevent revenue leakage, which ultimately provides a better patient financial experience,” said John Yount, vice president for Healthcare. “A solution to address Medicare Bad Debt reimbursement is another critical component in a hospital’s toolkit to ensure they’re managing to the increased PBAI. The recent acquisition of Healthcare Payment Specialists by TransUnion Healthcare reinforces our commitment to investment in solutions that assist providers in protecting their earned revenue.”
Healthcare Payment Specialists (HPS) helps healthcare providers maximize Medicare reimbursement by focusing on payment areas where superior technology and deep domain expertise can drive significant improvements, including:
· Medicare Bad Debt (MBD): Automates the MBD review process to help hospitals accurately and efficiently identify bad debts that are reimbursable
· Medicare Disproportionate Share (DSH): Helps hospitals serving low-income populations maximize their DSH reimbursement by integrating multiple data sources to identify DSH-eligible patients and patient days
HPS also has complementary solutions to TransUnion Healthcare in the areas of Transfer Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) and Indirect Medical Education/Shadow Billing.
Wiik will be signing copies of his book at HFMA Annual on Tuesday, June 26^th at 11 a.m. PT at the HPS booth #1022. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.
Click here for additional information on managing uncompensated care throughout the entire revenue cycle.
^1 Federal Reserve Study. https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20170519a.htm
*About TransUnion Healthcare*
TransUnion Healthcare, a wholly owned subsidiary of credit and information management company TransUnion, is a trusted provider of Revenue Protection™ solutions that help providers collect more cash up front and throughout the revenue cycle, and identify and maximize reimbursement opportunities to reduce bad debt. By leveraging our data assets, market-leading revenue cycle management technologies, and deep insights into consumer financial behavior, our partners are better enabled to reduce uncompensated care, engage patients early and improve cash flow. www.transunionhealthcare.com
*About TransUnion (NYSE:TRU)
*Information is a powerful thing. At TransUnion, we realize that. We are dedicated to finding innovative ways information can be used to help individuals make better and smarter decisions. We help uncover unique stories, trends and insights behind each data point, using historical information as well as alternative data sources. This allows a variety of markets and businesses to better manage risk and consumers to better manage their credit, personal information and identity. Today, TransUnion has a global presence in more than 30 countries and a leading presence in several international markets across North America, Africa, Latin America and Asia. Through the power of information, TransUnion is working to build stronger economies and families and safer communities worldwide. We call this Information for Good. http://www.transunion.com/business
*Contact* Dave Blumberg
TransUnion
*E-mail* dblumberg@transunion.com
*Telephone* 312-972-6646 Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.
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Mortgage Broker and Lender located in Las Vegas
A loan officer working for a local Las Vegas Mortgage Broker, offers Conventional and FHA Loans.
LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
David Ghazaryan is a Loan Officer working for Lone Mortgage, a Mortgage Broker and Lender located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has served the community for over 12 years, assisting clients with their home loan needs, including refinancing and obtaining financing for purchasing a new home.
David Ghazaryan is a loan officer with a Las Vegas Mortgage Broker and lender and is pleased to announce he is offering conventional and FHA loans for first-time homebuyers. He endeavors to provide Las Vegas residents with his expertise and savvy to help them to make sound home finance decisions.
Ghazaryan moved to Las Vegas in 2003 and has served the community as a Loan Officer since 2005. He takes tremendous pride in facilitating the homebuying process for his clients and advising them through every step of the way. In addition to Conventional and FHA Loans, he is offering Jumbo Loans, VA Loans, FHA 203 Rehab Loans, Stated Income Loans, and USDA Loans. He encourages homebuyers to seek a loan officer that will be an ideal fit and a loan product that suits your situation and needs. With his more than 12 years of experience, Ghazaryan specializes in personalized mortgage solutions, low rates, and quality service.
Honesty and integrity first—take care of your clients and they will take care of you, he said. “I don’t think of myself as a loan officer, I look at myself as a coach. We do keep in-touch to make sure that you are on track for your financial freedom.”
Ghazaryan works closely with Las Vegas banks, mortgage wholesalers, and private lenders every day. After years in the Mortgage business, he is seeking to provide simple, sound home loan solutions and a better overall experience for the customer. He advises his clients to be mindful of their tax bracket and overall investment strategy, and encourages them to be forward-thinking about their home and financial situation.
He and his team monitor rates daily. Timing is a factor as rates fluctuate throughout the day. He compares his process to the global travel tech company Expedia, in that he seeks the best product for his clients and ensures competitive rates.
“We have a special software in place, and what we do is we compare three or four different mortgage products,” said Ghazaryan. ““We sometimes have to compete with other Las Vegas Mortgage Brokers, and it often comes down to rates and fees. But, it’s not just the lowest rate on a 30-year home loan, but why don’t we contrast it to the 7-year or the 5-year, or the 15-year with a much lower interest rate so you can be mortgage-free in fifteen years.”
On his website, https://www.mortgageratecalculator.loan/, he provides information, tools, calculators, and articles to help Las Vegas homebuyers stay updated on current mortgage rates and loan program changes. He makes it a priority to provide clients with reliable mortgage advice and educate them on all the loan options available.
For any home loan financing questions or other general inquiries in Las Vegas, you can contact Ghazaryan at (702) 829 0550 or in person at 5275 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113. https://www.bestmortgagebrokerlasvegas.com/ NMLS#148726 Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
LAS VEGAS (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
David Ghazaryan is a Loan Officer working for Lone Mortgage, a Mortgage Broker and Lender located in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has served the community for over 12 years, assisting clients with their home loan needs, including refinancing and obtaining financing for purchasing a new home.
David Ghazaryan is a loan officer with a Las Vegas Mortgage Broker and lender and is pleased to announce he is offering conventional and FHA loans for first-time homebuyers. He endeavors to provide Las Vegas residents with his expertise and savvy to help them to make sound home finance decisions.
Ghazaryan moved to Las Vegas in 2003 and has served the community as a Loan Officer since 2005. He takes tremendous pride in facilitating the homebuying process for his clients and advising them through every step of the way. In addition to Conventional and FHA Loans, he is offering Jumbo Loans, VA Loans, FHA 203 Rehab Loans, Stated Income Loans, and USDA Loans. He encourages homebuyers to seek a loan officer that will be an ideal fit and a loan product that suits your situation and needs. With his more than 12 years of experience, Ghazaryan specializes in personalized mortgage solutions, low rates, and quality service.
Honesty and integrity first—take care of your clients and they will take care of you, he said. “I don’t think of myself as a loan officer, I look at myself as a coach. We do keep in-touch to make sure that you are on track for your financial freedom.”
Ghazaryan works closely with Las Vegas banks, mortgage wholesalers, and private lenders every day. After years in the Mortgage business, he is seeking to provide simple, sound home loan solutions and a better overall experience for the customer. He advises his clients to be mindful of their tax bracket and overall investment strategy, and encourages them to be forward-thinking about their home and financial situation.
He and his team monitor rates daily. Timing is a factor as rates fluctuate throughout the day. He compares his process to the global travel tech company Expedia, in that he seeks the best product for his clients and ensures competitive rates.
“We have a special software in place, and what we do is we compare three or four different mortgage products,” said Ghazaryan. ““We sometimes have to compete with other Las Vegas Mortgage Brokers, and it often comes down to rates and fees. But, it’s not just the lowest rate on a 30-year home loan, but why don’t we contrast it to the 7-year or the 5-year, or the 15-year with a much lower interest rate so you can be mortgage-free in fifteen years.”
On his website, https://www.mortgageratecalculator.loan/, he provides information, tools, calculators, and articles to help Las Vegas homebuyers stay updated on current mortgage rates and loan program changes. He makes it a priority to provide clients with reliable mortgage advice and educate them on all the loan options available.
For any home loan financing questions or other general inquiries in Las Vegas, you can contact Ghazaryan at (702) 829 0550 or in person at 5275 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89113. https://www.bestmortgagebrokerlasvegas.com/ NMLS#148726 Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Attorney Michael Saunders Joins Dickinson Wright's Austin Office
Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Saunders has joined the firm's Austin office as Of Counsel.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Saunders has joined the firm’s Austin office as Of Counsel.
Michael Saunders has nearly a decade of experience in helping clients efficiently address challenging intellectual property cases, business disputes, and intellectual property-related transactions. He has represented and advised clients in patent and trade secret cases in state and federal courts, before the International Trade Commission, and on appeal at the Federal Circuit. He has also advised companies on the intellectual property and technology related aspects of major transactions. His matters have involved a variety of technologies, including computer hardware and software, electronics, financial systems, manufacturing and industrial equipment, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. During law school, Mr. Saunders externed for the Hon. Saundra Brown Armstrong, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of California.
Mr. Saunders has been recognized as a leader in his field by being repeatedly named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. He received his B.S. in information and computer science from the University of California, Irvine and his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
About Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dickinson Wright PLLC is a general practice business law firm with more than 475 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. Headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1878, the firm has 19 offices, including six in Michigan (Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw) and 12 other domestic offices in Austin and El Paso, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Lexington, Ky.; Nashville and Music Row, Tenn.; Las Vegas and Reno, Nev.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Silicon Valley, Calif.; and Washington, D.C. The firm’s Canadian office is located in Toronto.
Dickinson Wright offers our clients a distinctive combination of superb client service, exceptional quality, value for fees, industry expertise and business acumen. As one of the few law firms with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, Dickinson Wright has built state-of-the-art, independently-verified risk management controls and security processes for our commercial transactions. Dickinson Wright lawyers are known for delivering commercially-oriented advice on sophisticated transactions and have a remarkable record of wins in high-stakes litigation. Dickinson Wright lawyers are regularly cited for their expertise and experience by Chambers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other leading independent law firm evaluating organizations. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael Saunders has joined the firm’s Austin office as Of Counsel.
Michael Saunders has nearly a decade of experience in helping clients efficiently address challenging intellectual property cases, business disputes, and intellectual property-related transactions. He has represented and advised clients in patent and trade secret cases in state and federal courts, before the International Trade Commission, and on appeal at the Federal Circuit. He has also advised companies on the intellectual property and technology related aspects of major transactions. His matters have involved a variety of technologies, including computer hardware and software, electronics, financial systems, manufacturing and industrial equipment, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. During law school, Mr. Saunders externed for the Hon. Saundra Brown Armstrong, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of California.
Mr. Saunders has been recognized as a leader in his field by being repeatedly named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. He received his B.S. in information and computer science from the University of California, Irvine and his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
About Dickinson Wright PLLC
Dickinson Wright PLLC is a general practice business law firm with more than 475 attorneys among more than 40 practice areas and 16 industry groups. Headquartered in Detroit and founded in 1878, the firm has 19 offices, including six in Michigan (Detroit, Troy, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Saginaw) and 12 other domestic offices in Austin and El Paso, Texas; Columbus, Ohio; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Lexington, Ky.; Nashville and Music Row, Tenn.; Las Vegas and Reno, Nev.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Silicon Valley, Calif.; and Washington, D.C. The firm’s Canadian office is located in Toronto.
Dickinson Wright offers our clients a distinctive combination of superb client service, exceptional quality, value for fees, industry expertise and business acumen. As one of the few law firms with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification, Dickinson Wright has built state-of-the-art, independently-verified risk management controls and security processes for our commercial transactions. Dickinson Wright lawyers are known for delivering commercially-oriented advice on sophisticated transactions and have a remarkable record of wins in high-stakes litigation. Dickinson Wright lawyers are regularly cited for their expertise and experience by Chambers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other leading independent law firm evaluating organizations. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Jade Global Holdings Displays Exclusive Jade Jewelry at JCK 2018
Jade sales and promotion company introduced their JaedoTM luxury jade jewelry to the world
MIAMI, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jade Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:JADG), a company dedicated to establishing multiple global platforms and avenues for the promotion, sale and trading of jade collectibles and jade jewelry, announced today it successfully introduced its Jaedo^TM luxury jade jewelry to the world at JCK Las Vegas 2018, the leading jewelry expo in the United States.
Jade Global Holdings is making jade more accessible to all people globally. Prior to the Company’s entry into the global jade market, there had been no centralized market for the trading of jade and jade products. Jade Global Holdings plans to grow into a vertically integrated global company that will comprise international mining operations, jewelry design and manufacturing, retail operations, wholesale trade, global depository and an online trading platform.
“We were thrilled with the turnout we received at JCK Las Vegas. Reed Exhibitions, the organizer of the JCK show indicated to us that this year’s show had the highest attendance in the history of the show, and displayed more jewelry than ever before. We could not have possibly anticipated the amount of interest that was generated once word of our booth and our extremely rare jade pieces spread throughout the convention center. To accomplish this at such a heavily attended show is quite a feat. We featured a variety of “heirloom” quality jadeite and nephrite collectible jewelry, and buyers and collectors sought out our booth to see pieces that had never been shown to the public, nor had been outside of China before.” said Guoqiang “Gordon” Qian, CEO of Jade Global Holdings and lifelong jade collector. “Due to its global reach in the Jewelry industry, JCK Las Vegas allowed us to introduce our JAEDO™ luxury jewelry collection to jewelry buyers and devotees from around the world. By leveraging our extensive strategic collector relationships in Asia, we were able to amass a comprehensive product offering for our JCK Las Vegas 2018 exhibit. We were very happy to give our customers an extremely unique experience to see some of the finest museum quality ‘Imperial Jade’ in the world, right here in the USA.”
*About Jade Global Holdings*
Jade Global Holdings, Inc. was formed in March 2011 to engage in the wholesale and retail trade of jade and jade products through private clubs, stores and online trading platforms. For more information, please visit our website at www.jadeglobalholdings.com.
*Forward-Looking Statements*
This press release contains forward-looking statements, particularly as related to, among other things, the business plans of Jade Global Holdings, statements relating to goals, plans and projections regarding Jade Global Holdings' financial position and business strategy. The words or phrases "plans,""would be,""will allow,""intends to,""may result,""are expected to,""will continue,""anticipates,""expects,""estimate,""project,""indicate,""could,""potentially,""should,""believe,""think,""considers" or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements fall within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, involve known and unknown risks, a reliance on third parties for information, transactions or orders that may be cancelled, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in our industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include risks and uncertainties related to the fluctuation of local, regional, and global economic conditions, the performance of management and our employees, our ability to obtain financing, competition, general economic conditions and other factors that are detailed in our periodic reports and on documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement.
Media Contact:
ir@jadeglobalholdings.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.
MIAMI, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jade Global Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:JADG), a company dedicated to establishing multiple global platforms and avenues for the promotion, sale and trading of jade collectibles and jade jewelry, announced today it successfully introduced its Jaedo^TM luxury jade jewelry to the world at JCK Las Vegas 2018, the leading jewelry expo in the United States.
Jade Global Holdings is making jade more accessible to all people globally. Prior to the Company’s entry into the global jade market, there had been no centralized market for the trading of jade and jade products. Jade Global Holdings plans to grow into a vertically integrated global company that will comprise international mining operations, jewelry design and manufacturing, retail operations, wholesale trade, global depository and an online trading platform.
“We were thrilled with the turnout we received at JCK Las Vegas. Reed Exhibitions, the organizer of the JCK show indicated to us that this year’s show had the highest attendance in the history of the show, and displayed more jewelry than ever before. We could not have possibly anticipated the amount of interest that was generated once word of our booth and our extremely rare jade pieces spread throughout the convention center. To accomplish this at such a heavily attended show is quite a feat. We featured a variety of “heirloom” quality jadeite and nephrite collectible jewelry, and buyers and collectors sought out our booth to see pieces that had never been shown to the public, nor had been outside of China before.” said Guoqiang “Gordon” Qian, CEO of Jade Global Holdings and lifelong jade collector. “Due to its global reach in the Jewelry industry, JCK Las Vegas allowed us to introduce our JAEDO™ luxury jewelry collection to jewelry buyers and devotees from around the world. By leveraging our extensive strategic collector relationships in Asia, we were able to amass a comprehensive product offering for our JCK Las Vegas 2018 exhibit. We were very happy to give our customers an extremely unique experience to see some of the finest museum quality ‘Imperial Jade’ in the world, right here in the USA.”
*About Jade Global Holdings*
Jade Global Holdings, Inc. was formed in March 2011 to engage in the wholesale and retail trade of jade and jade products through private clubs, stores and online trading platforms. For more information, please visit our website at www.jadeglobalholdings.com.
*Forward-Looking Statements*
This press release contains forward-looking statements, particularly as related to, among other things, the business plans of Jade Global Holdings, statements relating to goals, plans and projections regarding Jade Global Holdings' financial position and business strategy. The words or phrases "plans,""would be,""will allow,""intends to,""may result,""are expected to,""will continue,""anticipates,""expects,""estimate,""project,""indicate,""could,""potentially,""should,""believe,""think,""considers" or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements fall within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, involve known and unknown risks, a reliance on third parties for information, transactions or orders that may be cancelled, and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or developments in our industry, to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include risks and uncertainties related to the fluctuation of local, regional, and global economic conditions, the performance of management and our employees, our ability to obtain financing, competition, general economic conditions and other factors that are detailed in our periodic reports and on documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements made herein are as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences, developments, unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statement.
Media Contact:
ir@jadeglobalholdings.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.
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2018 Black Hat USA Research: 74% of Security Professionals Suggest Privacy, Personal Identity Could be Impossible to Protect
New report dives into privacy, Facebook, politics, cryptocurrency, and what still isn’t being done in the industry to make necessary changes
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While consumers and businesses expand their use of social media and electronic services to record levels, many of America’s most knowledgeable security professionals don’t believe that individuals will be able to protect their privacy and online identity, even with precautionary measures and new regulations such as GDPR.These findings and more are outlined in Black Hat USA’s new research report entitled, Where Cybersecurity Stands. The report, compiled from the fourth installment of Black Hat’s Attendee Survey, includes critical industry intel directly from more than 300 top information security professionals. This year’s report delves into hot topics including the rise in concern over privacy issues, election hacking, U.S. Federal Government ability to handle cyber threats, nation state attacks, the buzz around cryptocurrency profit, and the belief that the nation’s critical infrastructure is still increasingly at risk.
Is Privacy a Lost Cause?
Now more than ever cybersecurity professionals are questioning the future of privacy and the safety of personal identity as a result of the recent Facebook investigation, development of GDPR and various data breach reports. Influenced by these factors, *only **26%* of respondents said they believe it will be possible for individuals to protect their online identity and privacy in the future - a frightening opinion as it comes from experts in the field, who in many cases are professionally tasked with protecting such data. They’ve also reconsidered their Facebook usage - with *55%* advising internal users and customers to rethink the data they are sharing on the platform, and *75%* confessing they are limiting their own use or avoiding it entirely.
InfoSec Community Weighs in on Politics
IT security professionals have very little confidence in the federal government’s ability to understand and respond to critical cybersecurity issues. *Only 13%* of respondents said they believe that Congress and the White House understand cyber threats and will take steps for future defenses. Respondents also cite foreign affairs as an issue - *71%* said that recent activity emanating from Russia, China, and North Korea has made U.S. enterprise data less secure. And with the upcoming elections in mind,* more than* *50%* believe that Russian cyber initiatives made a significant impact on the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Bitcoin, Malicious Hacking, Technology and More
This year’s report dives deeper into the inner thoughts of today’s cybersecurity professionals, as a result, additional key insights were brought to the surface. One topic was whether ethical hacking would be prevalent considering the rise of bug bounty programs – *nearly* *90%* still believe in the importance of coordinated disclosure, making it clear that hackers within the Black Hat community are still looking to help in the fight against cyber crime. Respondents were also asked to weigh in on all the craze around cryptocurrency, with *more than* *40%* expressing that they do not think that investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is a good idea. This is an interesting data point considering all of the recent buzz around profits being made through the practice. Professionals also raised a new concern around the effectiveness of technologies currently in use. Among a list of 18, only three technologies were cited as effective by security professionals – encryption, multifactor authentication tools and firewalls. Passwords, one of the most widely used technologies, were dubbed ineffective by *nearly 40%* of respondents.
Fear of Major National Critical Infrastructure Breach Still on the Rise*
*Last year, Black Hat reported that *60%* of security professionals expected a successful attack on U.S. critical infrastructure – that data point has risen *almost 10%* in 2018. Who do they think will likely be behind such an attack? *More than 40%* of those surveyed believe that the greatest threat is by a large nation-state such as Russia or China. The thought that such an attack will be successful, again, stems from the industry’s lack of confidence in the current administration - *only 15%* of respondents said they believe that U.S. government and private industry are adequately prepared to respond to a major breach of critical infrastructure.
Additional Key Findings
· Following the enactment of European GDPR privacy regulations, *30%* say they don’t know if their organizations are in compliance; another *26%* do not believe they are subject to GDPR
· Staying consistent over the past five years and across the U.S., Europe and Asia - *nearly 60%* believe they will have to respond to a major security breach in their own organization in the coming year; most still do not believe they have the staffing or budget to defend adequately against current and emerging threats.
*Download the Full Research Report
*Findings from the Black Hat community make it apparent that there are serious fears around privacy on both professional and personal levels. The report also calls for further action by the U.S. Government in order to secure confidence in the nation’s ability to protect itself from a range of anticipated attacks. To learn more about these findings and other reported intel, download a copy of Where Cybersecurity Stands, here: blackhat.com/latestintel/06262018-where-cybersecurity-stands.html
*Black Hat USA 2018: August 4-9, Las Vegas
*On the heels of these critical industry findings, Black Hat will bring together today’s most influential information security professionals and researchers at Black Hat USA 2018. The event will feature a robust educational program, unveiling critical vulnerabilities that affect widely used voting machines, mobile devices, cars, operating systems, critical infrastructure and more. The event will take place August 4-9 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. *For more information and to save $300 on your briefings pass by July 13, please visit: **blackhat.com/us-18/*
*Connect with Black Hat* (#BlackHat)
· *Twitter*
· *Facebook*
· *LinkedIn*
· *Flickr*
*Future Black Hat Dates and Events*
· *Black Hat Trainings 2018*, Chicago, IL, USA, October 22-23
· *Black Hat Europe 2018*, London, UK, December 3-6
· *Black Hat Asia 2019*, Singapore, March 26-29
*About Black Hat
*For more than 20 years, Black Hat has provided attendees with the very latest in information security research, development, and trends. These high-profile global events and trainings are driven by the needs of the security community, striving to bring together the best minds in the industry. Black Hat inspires professionals at all career levels, encouraging growth and collaboration among academia, world-class researchers, and leaders in the public and private sectors. Black Hat Briefings and Trainings are held annually in the United States, Europe and Asia. More information is available at: blackhat.com. Black Hat is organized by UBM, which in June 2018 combined with Informa PLC to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B Events organizer in the world.
To learn more and for the latest news and information, visit www.ubm.com and www.informa.com.
Media Contact:
Kimberly Samra
Black Hat PR
BlackHatPR@ubm.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While consumers and businesses expand their use of social media and electronic services to record levels, many of America’s most knowledgeable security professionals don’t believe that individuals will be able to protect their privacy and online identity, even with precautionary measures and new regulations such as GDPR.These findings and more are outlined in Black Hat USA’s new research report entitled, Where Cybersecurity Stands. The report, compiled from the fourth installment of Black Hat’s Attendee Survey, includes critical industry intel directly from more than 300 top information security professionals. This year’s report delves into hot topics including the rise in concern over privacy issues, election hacking, U.S. Federal Government ability to handle cyber threats, nation state attacks, the buzz around cryptocurrency profit, and the belief that the nation’s critical infrastructure is still increasingly at risk.
Is Privacy a Lost Cause?
Now more than ever cybersecurity professionals are questioning the future of privacy and the safety of personal identity as a result of the recent Facebook investigation, development of GDPR and various data breach reports. Influenced by these factors, *only **26%* of respondents said they believe it will be possible for individuals to protect their online identity and privacy in the future - a frightening opinion as it comes from experts in the field, who in many cases are professionally tasked with protecting such data. They’ve also reconsidered their Facebook usage - with *55%* advising internal users and customers to rethink the data they are sharing on the platform, and *75%* confessing they are limiting their own use or avoiding it entirely.
InfoSec Community Weighs in on Politics
IT security professionals have very little confidence in the federal government’s ability to understand and respond to critical cybersecurity issues. *Only 13%* of respondents said they believe that Congress and the White House understand cyber threats and will take steps for future defenses. Respondents also cite foreign affairs as an issue - *71%* said that recent activity emanating from Russia, China, and North Korea has made U.S. enterprise data less secure. And with the upcoming elections in mind,* more than* *50%* believe that Russian cyber initiatives made a significant impact on the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Bitcoin, Malicious Hacking, Technology and More
This year’s report dives deeper into the inner thoughts of today’s cybersecurity professionals, as a result, additional key insights were brought to the surface. One topic was whether ethical hacking would be prevalent considering the rise of bug bounty programs – *nearly* *90%* still believe in the importance of coordinated disclosure, making it clear that hackers within the Black Hat community are still looking to help in the fight against cyber crime. Respondents were also asked to weigh in on all the craze around cryptocurrency, with *more than* *40%* expressing that they do not think that investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is a good idea. This is an interesting data point considering all of the recent buzz around profits being made through the practice. Professionals also raised a new concern around the effectiveness of technologies currently in use. Among a list of 18, only three technologies were cited as effective by security professionals – encryption, multifactor authentication tools and firewalls. Passwords, one of the most widely used technologies, were dubbed ineffective by *nearly 40%* of respondents.
Fear of Major National Critical Infrastructure Breach Still on the Rise*
*Last year, Black Hat reported that *60%* of security professionals expected a successful attack on U.S. critical infrastructure – that data point has risen *almost 10%* in 2018. Who do they think will likely be behind such an attack? *More than 40%* of those surveyed believe that the greatest threat is by a large nation-state such as Russia or China. The thought that such an attack will be successful, again, stems from the industry’s lack of confidence in the current administration - *only 15%* of respondents said they believe that U.S. government and private industry are adequately prepared to respond to a major breach of critical infrastructure.
Additional Key Findings
· Following the enactment of European GDPR privacy regulations, *30%* say they don’t know if their organizations are in compliance; another *26%* do not believe they are subject to GDPR
· Staying consistent over the past five years and across the U.S., Europe and Asia - *nearly 60%* believe they will have to respond to a major security breach in their own organization in the coming year; most still do not believe they have the staffing or budget to defend adequately against current and emerging threats.
*Download the Full Research Report
*Findings from the Black Hat community make it apparent that there are serious fears around privacy on both professional and personal levels. The report also calls for further action by the U.S. Government in order to secure confidence in the nation’s ability to protect itself from a range of anticipated attacks. To learn more about these findings and other reported intel, download a copy of Where Cybersecurity Stands, here: blackhat.com/latestintel/06262018-where-cybersecurity-stands.html
*Black Hat USA 2018: August 4-9, Las Vegas
*On the heels of these critical industry findings, Black Hat will bring together today’s most influential information security professionals and researchers at Black Hat USA 2018. The event will feature a robust educational program, unveiling critical vulnerabilities that affect widely used voting machines, mobile devices, cars, operating systems, critical infrastructure and more. The event will take place August 4-9 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. *For more information and to save $300 on your briefings pass by July 13, please visit: **blackhat.com/us-18/*
*Connect with Black Hat* (#BlackHat)
· *Twitter*
· *Facebook*
· *LinkedIn*
· *Flickr*
*Future Black Hat Dates and Events*
· *Black Hat Trainings 2018*, Chicago, IL, USA, October 22-23
· *Black Hat Europe 2018*, London, UK, December 3-6
· *Black Hat Asia 2019*, Singapore, March 26-29
*About Black Hat
*For more than 20 years, Black Hat has provided attendees with the very latest in information security research, development, and trends. These high-profile global events and trainings are driven by the needs of the security community, striving to bring together the best minds in the industry. Black Hat inspires professionals at all career levels, encouraging growth and collaboration among academia, world-class researchers, and leaders in the public and private sectors. Black Hat Briefings and Trainings are held annually in the United States, Europe and Asia. More information is available at: blackhat.com. Black Hat is organized by UBM, which in June 2018 combined with Informa PLC to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B Events organizer in the world.
To learn more and for the latest news and information, visit www.ubm.com and www.informa.com.
Media Contact:
Kimberly Samra
Black Hat PR
BlackHatPR@ubm.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 5 hours ago.
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Ferguson, Missouri, Police Focus on Non-Lethal Policing by Introducing BolaWrap 100 to Media
*LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / June 26, 2018 / *Wrap Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: WRTC), an innovator of modern policing solutions, reported continued strong media attention focusing on the Company's innovative BolaWrap 100 solution for remote restraint. Many law enforcement agencies are inviting media to attend product partnership kickoffs as part of their commitment to less lethal policing. The Company's most recent demonstration to the Ferguson Police Department was attended by a variety of television, radio and print media. Highlights include:
· *Fox2Now (KTVI St. Louis) - *Local police get demonstration of new non-lethal restraining device* *- Television news report featuring Mike Rothans, spokesperson for Wrap Technologies and interviews with Ferguson Police Chief Delrish Moss and Redditt Hudson, vice president of civil rights advocacy at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.
· *5 On Your Side (KSDK St. Louis)* - Ferguson police test 'non-lethal' device - Television news report focused on mental health issues in policing with interviews with Chief Moss and Reverend Starsky Wilson, former co-chair of the Ferguson Commission dealing with racial issues.
· *News 4 (KMOV St. Louis)* - Ferguson police demonstrate non-lethal tool to deal with combative subjects - Television news report focused on the potential to utilize the BolaWrap 100 as a creative tool for law enforcement to restrain uncooperative or mentally ill suspects, with interviews featuring Ferguson Police Chief Delrish Moss and Mike Rothans, spokesperson for Wrap Technologies.
· *News Radio 1120AM** **(KMOX St. Louis)* - Bola Wrap Gives Police Officers Non-Lethal Option - Radio news report discusses the history, innovation and potential objections of the BolaWrap 100. Interviews consisted of Ferguson Police Chief Delrish Moss and Mike Rothans, spokesperson for Wrap Technologies.
"We are pleased that our innovative product is in the forefront as organizations focus on less lethal policing especially dealing with mental crisis events," said David Norris, President of Wrap Technologies. "Our aim is to be more humane and socially conscious as we make encounters more effective and less dangerous to law enforcement and the public. We are engaging selected high-profile agencies, such as Ferguson, as we refine the BolaWrap 100 solution."
The patented hand-held BolaWrap 100 was inspired by law enforcement professionals. The product is designed to safely and effectively control encounters by remotely wrapping a subject's legs limiting the need for potentially injurious less lethal or lethal force.
For information on the Company please visit www.wraptechnologies.com. Examples of recent media coverage are available as links under the "Media" tab of the website.
*About Wrap Technologies (OTCQB: WRTC)*
Wrap Technologies is an innovator of modern policing solutions. Wrap Technology premiered its hand-held BolaWrap™ 100 remote restraint solution at the International Association of Police Chiefs (IACP) October 2017 international conference. In December 2017 the Company completed a self-underwritten IPO and trades on the OTCQB Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies.
BolaWrap is a patented, hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar® tether to entangle an individual at a range of 10-25 feet. Developed by award winning inventor Elwood Norris, the small but powerful BolaWrap assists law enforcement to safely and effectively control encounters.
*Trademark Information:* BolaWrap is a trademark of Wrap Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
*Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements - Safe Harbor Statement*
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's overall business, total addressable market and expectations regarding future sales and expenses. Words such as "expect,""anticipate,""should,""believe,""target,""project,""goals,""estimate,""potential,""predict,""may,""will,""could,""intend," variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the company's control. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the Company's ability to manufacture and produce product for its customers; the Company's ability to develop sales for its new product solution; the acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company's product solution; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the ability to obtain patents and defend IP against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors included in the Company's most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.
*WRAP TECHNOLOGIES' CONTACT:*
David Norris
800-583-2652, Ext #504
david@wraptechnologies.com
* SOURCE: *Wrap Technologies, Inc. Reported by Accesswire 5 hours ago.
· *Fox2Now (KTVI St. Louis) - *Local police get demonstration of new non-lethal restraining device* *- Television news report featuring Mike Rothans, spokesperson for Wrap Technologies and interviews with Ferguson Police Chief Delrish Moss and Redditt Hudson, vice president of civil rights advocacy at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.
· *5 On Your Side (KSDK St. Louis)* - Ferguson police test 'non-lethal' device - Television news report focused on mental health issues in policing with interviews with Chief Moss and Reverend Starsky Wilson, former co-chair of the Ferguson Commission dealing with racial issues.
· *News 4 (KMOV St. Louis)* - Ferguson police demonstrate non-lethal tool to deal with combative subjects - Television news report focused on the potential to utilize the BolaWrap 100 as a creative tool for law enforcement to restrain uncooperative or mentally ill suspects, with interviews featuring Ferguson Police Chief Delrish Moss and Mike Rothans, spokesperson for Wrap Technologies.
· *News Radio 1120AM** **(KMOX St. Louis)* - Bola Wrap Gives Police Officers Non-Lethal Option - Radio news report discusses the history, innovation and potential objections of the BolaWrap 100. Interviews consisted of Ferguson Police Chief Delrish Moss and Mike Rothans, spokesperson for Wrap Technologies.
"We are pleased that our innovative product is in the forefront as organizations focus on less lethal policing especially dealing with mental crisis events," said David Norris, President of Wrap Technologies. "Our aim is to be more humane and socially conscious as we make encounters more effective and less dangerous to law enforcement and the public. We are engaging selected high-profile agencies, such as Ferguson, as we refine the BolaWrap 100 solution."
The patented hand-held BolaWrap 100 was inspired by law enforcement professionals. The product is designed to safely and effectively control encounters by remotely wrapping a subject's legs limiting the need for potentially injurious less lethal or lethal force.
For information on the Company please visit www.wraptechnologies.com. Examples of recent media coverage are available as links under the "Media" tab of the website.
*About Wrap Technologies (OTCQB: WRTC)*
Wrap Technologies is an innovator of modern policing solutions. Wrap Technology premiered its hand-held BolaWrap™ 100 remote restraint solution at the International Association of Police Chiefs (IACP) October 2017 international conference. In December 2017 the Company completed a self-underwritten IPO and trades on the OTCQB Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies.
BolaWrap is a patented, hand-held remote restraint device that discharges an eight-foot bola style Kevlar® tether to entangle an individual at a range of 10-25 feet. Developed by award winning inventor Elwood Norris, the small but powerful BolaWrap assists law enforcement to safely and effectively control encounters.
*Trademark Information:* BolaWrap is a trademark of Wrap Technologies, Inc. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
*Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements - Safe Harbor Statement*
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to statements regarding the Company's overall business, total addressable market and expectations regarding future sales and expenses. Words such as "expect,""anticipate,""should,""believe,""target,""project,""goals,""estimate,""potential,""predict,""may,""will,""could,""intend," variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond the company's control. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: the Company's ability to manufacture and produce product for its customers; the Company's ability to develop sales for its new product solution; the acceptance of existing and future products; the availability of funding to continue to finance operations; the complexity, expense and time associated with sales to law enforcement and government entities; the lengthy evaluation and sales cycle for the Company's product solution; product defects; litigation risks from alleged product-related injuries; risks of government regulations; the ability to obtain patents and defend IP against competitors; the impact of competitive products and solutions; and the Company's ability to maintain and enhance its brand, as well as other risk factors included in the Company's most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.
*WRAP TECHNOLOGIES' CONTACT:*
David Norris
800-583-2652, Ext #504
david@wraptechnologies.com
* SOURCE: *Wrap Technologies, Inc. Reported by Accesswire 5 hours ago.
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US home prices march upward as buyers fight over low supply
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices rose in April from a year earlier, lifted by bidding wars in many cities where would-be buyers compete for a sparse supply of homes. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index moved up 6.6 percent from a year earlier, led by outsize gains in Seattle, Las Vegas and San Francisco. All three cities showed double-digit gains. Prices rose even as home sales fell and mortgage rates rose. Sales of existing homes dropped in April and May and are now running 3 percent below their year-ago level. Fewer homes are available — the supply has fallen 6.1 percent in the past year — and they are selling quickly. And mortgage rates reached a seven-year high of 4.
Reported by SeattlePI.com 4 hours ago.
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ABC Interviews Michael Rotkin CEO/Founder of UniversityLoveConnection on College Dating
Released through Business Wire
Las Vegas Nevada , June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Rotkin, CEO and founder of UniversityLoveConnection.com, a college datingsuper website, says that since the recession began, he has seen traffic to his Web site increase five to tenfold. Rotkin said the Web site, which is designed for college students, has more than 50,000 college student users.
“Online dating and personals are estimated to increase from $900 million in 2007 to $1.9 billion in 2012, according to JupiterResearch. Online dating is becoming more widely used by college students”
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Although many industries are downsizing during the recession, the online dating industry appears ready to thrive, says the CEO of UniversityLoveConnection.com
“Online dating and personals are estimated to increase from $900 million in 2007 to $1.9 billion in 2012, according to JupiterResearch. Online dating is becoming more widely used by college students,” says Rotkin.
Rotkin does not charge students to use the online dating service and believes that’s one of the reasons the number of users has increased. “You can get to know a lot about the person before you actually go on a date, so then you know whether you have stuff in common or not,” Rotkin said. If users don’t have much in common, they can decide to forgo a date and save money they would have otherwise spent.
Even those who didn’t use online dating sites while in college are turning to it after they graduate. Lotfi Sariahmed, a 2008 Syracuse University graduate, created an online profile in January. Although he hopes to meet someone on the site, he admits that he still feels awkward using it.
“There’s a stigma attached to dating sites because if you’re doing that it means you’re socially maladjusted or something’s wrong with you in some way,” Sariahmed said from Syracuse University.
For students who are shy, Michael Rotkin said, online dating could be a better approach than a face-to-face bar scene. “I think it’s great that somebody can just go on and meet another student and leave them a message and say ‘Hey, let’s meet on campus tomorrow. When do you have class?’ It’s very convenient and they’re in their own environment too, even at the student union on campus for a coffee.”
Online dating sites are just one of the ways young adults are looking for love on the Web. Social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook can’t compare to what UniversityloveConnection provides, which is a college student and college alumni platform for dating.
CONTACT: http://www.universityloveconnection.com is a DBA of SEOChampion.com
info@universityloveconnection.com for advertising-investor information
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UniversityLoveConnection
Michael Rotkin, 702-772-9357 Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.
Las Vegas Nevada , June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michael Rotkin, CEO and founder of UniversityLoveConnection.com, a college datingsuper website, says that since the recession began, he has seen traffic to his Web site increase five to tenfold. Rotkin said the Web site, which is designed for college students, has more than 50,000 college student users.
“Online dating and personals are estimated to increase from $900 million in 2007 to $1.9 billion in 2012, according to JupiterResearch. Online dating is becoming more widely used by college students”
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Although many industries are downsizing during the recession, the online dating industry appears ready to thrive, says the CEO of UniversityLoveConnection.com
“Online dating and personals are estimated to increase from $900 million in 2007 to $1.9 billion in 2012, according to JupiterResearch. Online dating is becoming more widely used by college students,” says Rotkin.
Rotkin does not charge students to use the online dating service and believes that’s one of the reasons the number of users has increased. “You can get to know a lot about the person before you actually go on a date, so then you know whether you have stuff in common or not,” Rotkin said. If users don’t have much in common, they can decide to forgo a date and save money they would have otherwise spent.
Even those who didn’t use online dating sites while in college are turning to it after they graduate. Lotfi Sariahmed, a 2008 Syracuse University graduate, created an online profile in January. Although he hopes to meet someone on the site, he admits that he still feels awkward using it.
“There’s a stigma attached to dating sites because if you’re doing that it means you’re socially maladjusted or something’s wrong with you in some way,” Sariahmed said from Syracuse University.
For students who are shy, Michael Rotkin said, online dating could be a better approach than a face-to-face bar scene. “I think it’s great that somebody can just go on and meet another student and leave them a message and say ‘Hey, let’s meet on campus tomorrow. When do you have class?’ It’s very convenient and they’re in their own environment too, even at the student union on campus for a coffee.”
Online dating sites are just one of the ways young adults are looking for love on the Web. Social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook can’t compare to what UniversityloveConnection provides, which is a college student and college alumni platform for dating.
CONTACT: http://www.universityloveconnection.com is a DBA of SEOChampion.com
info@universityloveconnection.com for advertising-investor information
Contacts
UniversityLoveConnection
Michael Rotkin, 702-772-9357 Reported by GlobeNewswire 4 hours ago.
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New HFMA Chair Kevin Brennan and Other Directors Take Office
Las Vegas, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) today inducted Kevin Brennan, FHFMA, CPA, into office as Chair of its Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 term during HFMA’s annual conference in Las Vegas. His term began on June 1, 2018.
For 23 years, Brennan served as the executive vice president of finance and CFO of Geisinger in Danville, Pennsylvania, a $7 billion physician-led, integrated health services organization known for innovation, and consisting of hospitals, a large physician group practice, three health insurance companies and a medical school, operating primarily in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Before Brennan’s tenure with Geisinger, he served as a CFO with other large health systems and tertiary care hospitals.
Brennan, the longest-serving CFO in Geisinger’s 103-year history and having earned the health system numerous honors for financial leadership, will retire on June 30, 2018. On July 1, he will join SunStone Consulting, a firm that specializes in assisting clients with reimbursement, regulatory, revenue integrity, and strategic solutions.
A member of HFMA since 1981, Brennan was an active member of HFMA’s Large System CFO Council and Value Steering Group. He previously served on the Principles and Practices Board and the Patient Transparency Task Force and was a board member of HFMA’s Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter. Brennan holds an MBA in healthcare administration and a Bachelor of Science in business administration, both from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
In his role as the chief elected officer of HFMA, Brennan will lead the 37,000-member association during another year of transformative change. His theme: “Imagine Tomorrow,” which is focused on finding innovative ways to achieve the Triple Aim by improving access, quality, and cost. Brennan will also be responsible for providing overall direction to the Association by actions such as establishing policies, appointing key leaders, planning educational programs, and representing the Association at various events.
“With his experience at one of the nation’s most innovative and consumer-centered integrated delivery networks, Kevin brings invaluable perspectives and insights to HFMA,” said HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA. “As the pace of change continues to accelerate, Kevin is the right leader at the right time.” Other new HFMA Board officers for 2018-2019 include Chair-elect Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA, chief financial officer at OSF Healthcare in Peoria, Illinois; and Secretary-Treasurer Tammie L. Galindez, MHA, CHFP, associate vice president, practice management, value-based care, for Conifer Health Systems in Frisco, Texas.
Additionally, three newly elected members joined the HFMA Board for a three-year term ending in 2021. They are:
· James L. Heffernan, FHFMA, senior vice president of finance and treasurer, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Boston
· Cindy Price, FHFMA, CEO, Houston Shared Services Center, Parallon Business Performance Group, Houston
· Mimi Taylor, chief information officer and vice president of information technology, Baptist Health of South Florida, Miami
*About HFMA*
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the nation's premier membership organization for healthcare finance leaders. HFMA builds and supports coalitions with other healthcare associations and industry groups to achieve consensus on solutions for the challenges the U.S. healthcare system faces today. Working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, HFMA identifies gaps throughout the healthcare delivery system and bridges them through the establishment and sharing of knowledge and best practices. We help healthcare stakeholders achieve optimal results by creating and providing education, analysis, and practical tools and solutions. Our mission is to lead the financial management of health care.
CONTACT: Karen Thomas
Healthcare Financial Management Association
708-492-3377
kthomas@hfma.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
For 23 years, Brennan served as the executive vice president of finance and CFO of Geisinger in Danville, Pennsylvania, a $7 billion physician-led, integrated health services organization known for innovation, and consisting of hospitals, a large physician group practice, three health insurance companies and a medical school, operating primarily in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Before Brennan’s tenure with Geisinger, he served as a CFO with other large health systems and tertiary care hospitals.
Brennan, the longest-serving CFO in Geisinger’s 103-year history and having earned the health system numerous honors for financial leadership, will retire on June 30, 2018. On July 1, he will join SunStone Consulting, a firm that specializes in assisting clients with reimbursement, regulatory, revenue integrity, and strategic solutions.
A member of HFMA since 1981, Brennan was an active member of HFMA’s Large System CFO Council and Value Steering Group. He previously served on the Principles and Practices Board and the Patient Transparency Task Force and was a board member of HFMA’s Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter. Brennan holds an MBA in healthcare administration and a Bachelor of Science in business administration, both from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
In his role as the chief elected officer of HFMA, Brennan will lead the 37,000-member association during another year of transformative change. His theme: “Imagine Tomorrow,” which is focused on finding innovative ways to achieve the Triple Aim by improving access, quality, and cost. Brennan will also be responsible for providing overall direction to the Association by actions such as establishing policies, appointing key leaders, planning educational programs, and representing the Association at various events.
“With his experience at one of the nation’s most innovative and consumer-centered integrated delivery networks, Kevin brings invaluable perspectives and insights to HFMA,” said HFMA President and CEO Joseph J. Fifer, FHFMA, CPA. “As the pace of change continues to accelerate, Kevin is the right leader at the right time.” Other new HFMA Board officers for 2018-2019 include Chair-elect Michael M. Allen, FHFMA, CPA, chief financial officer at OSF Healthcare in Peoria, Illinois; and Secretary-Treasurer Tammie L. Galindez, MHA, CHFP, associate vice president, practice management, value-based care, for Conifer Health Systems in Frisco, Texas.
Additionally, three newly elected members joined the HFMA Board for a three-year term ending in 2021. They are:
· James L. Heffernan, FHFMA, senior vice president of finance and treasurer, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Boston
· Cindy Price, FHFMA, CEO, Houston Shared Services Center, Parallon Business Performance Group, Houston
· Mimi Taylor, chief information officer and vice president of information technology, Baptist Health of South Florida, Miami
*About HFMA*
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the nation's premier membership organization for healthcare finance leaders. HFMA builds and supports coalitions with other healthcare associations and industry groups to achieve consensus on solutions for the challenges the U.S. healthcare system faces today. Working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, HFMA identifies gaps throughout the healthcare delivery system and bridges them through the establishment and sharing of knowledge and best practices. We help healthcare stakeholders achieve optimal results by creating and providing education, analysis, and practical tools and solutions. Our mission is to lead the financial management of health care.
CONTACT: Karen Thomas
Healthcare Financial Management Association
708-492-3377
kthomas@hfma.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
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HFMA’s Iowa Chapter Receives Award for Sustained Excellence
Las Vegas, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) awarded its highest chapter honor—the Robert M. Shelton Award—to the Iowa Chapter during HFMA’s annual conference in Las Vegas on June 25. The award is given annually in recognition of five years of sustained excellence.
“The Iowa Chapter has been in the top tier of chapters nationwide for several years,” said HFMA Chair Kevin Brennan, FHFMA, CPA. “Iowa members report exceptionally high satisfaction with the chapter’s ability to provide connections to others in the field via educational and networking opportunities. Congratulations to the Iowa chapter on a job well done.”
Brennan presented the award to Iowa Chapter past presidents Deanna Gray, FHFMA, CRCS; I/P, Area Vice President, Specialty Sales, Change Healthcare; Chad Tysdahl, Senior Managing Consultant, BKD; Kara Dunham, FHFMA; Darren R. Osten, FHFMA, CPA, Partner, Seim Johnson, LLP; and Shawn Steffen, Senior Director of Revenue Cycle, Mercy—Cedar Rapids.
The Chapter has earned a total of 32 awards over the past five years, including education, certification, and membership awards as well as 16 Yerger awards for innovation, education, collaboration, improvement, and member communications, including single- and multiple-chapter entries. In addition, they maintained an average of 25.1 education hours per member for the past five years. An average of 17.4 percent of members were certified.
The Iowa Chapter, which has 413 members, previously received the Shelton Award in 2004.
Winners of the Shelton Award demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas tracked by HFMA, including quality and variety in educational programs, growth in membership, and other areas. The winner is selected by a five-member committee appointed each year by the HFMA Chair.
*About HFMA*
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the nation's premier membership organization for healthcare finance leaders. HFMA builds and supports coalitions with other healthcare associations and industry groups to achieve consensus on solutions for the challenges the U.S. healthcare system faces today. Working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, HFMA identifies gaps throughout the healthcare delivery system and bridges them through the establishment and sharing of knowledge and best practices. The Association helps healthcare stakeholders achieve optimal results by creating and providing education, analysis, and practical tools and solutions. Its mission is to lead the financial management of health care.
CONTACT: Karen Thomas
Healthcare Financial Management Association
708-492-3377
kthomas@hfma.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
“The Iowa Chapter has been in the top tier of chapters nationwide for several years,” said HFMA Chair Kevin Brennan, FHFMA, CPA. “Iowa members report exceptionally high satisfaction with the chapter’s ability to provide connections to others in the field via educational and networking opportunities. Congratulations to the Iowa chapter on a job well done.”
Brennan presented the award to Iowa Chapter past presidents Deanna Gray, FHFMA, CRCS; I/P, Area Vice President, Specialty Sales, Change Healthcare; Chad Tysdahl, Senior Managing Consultant, BKD; Kara Dunham, FHFMA; Darren R. Osten, FHFMA, CPA, Partner, Seim Johnson, LLP; and Shawn Steffen, Senior Director of Revenue Cycle, Mercy—Cedar Rapids.
The Chapter has earned a total of 32 awards over the past five years, including education, certification, and membership awards as well as 16 Yerger awards for innovation, education, collaboration, improvement, and member communications, including single- and multiple-chapter entries. In addition, they maintained an average of 25.1 education hours per member for the past five years. An average of 17.4 percent of members were certified.
The Iowa Chapter, which has 413 members, previously received the Shelton Award in 2004.
Winners of the Shelton Award demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas tracked by HFMA, including quality and variety in educational programs, growth in membership, and other areas. The winner is selected by a five-member committee appointed each year by the HFMA Chair.
*About HFMA*
The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) is the nation's premier membership organization for healthcare finance leaders. HFMA builds and supports coalitions with other healthcare associations and industry groups to achieve consensus on solutions for the challenges the U.S. healthcare system faces today. Working with a broad cross-section of stakeholders, HFMA identifies gaps throughout the healthcare delivery system and bridges them through the establishment and sharing of knowledge and best practices. The Association helps healthcare stakeholders achieve optimal results by creating and providing education, analysis, and practical tools and solutions. Its mission is to lead the financial management of health care.
CONTACT: Karen Thomas
Healthcare Financial Management Association
708-492-3377
kthomas@hfma.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.
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'Jersey Shore' star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's ex-girlfriend arrested in Las Vegas fight, cops and lawyer say
"Jersey Shore" reality star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's ex-girlfriend is facing a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after a weekend fight between the two, police say.
Reported by Newsday 2 hours ago.
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Optii Solutions Targets $4 Million in Expansion Funding to Optimize Hotel Housekeeping
In a round led by Thayer Ventures, Kinetic Ventures and NextGen Ventures Partners, the intelligent housekeeping platform will expand operations in the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
Optii Solutions, whose innovative housekeeping optimization platform helps hotels achieve efficiencies and cost savings while transforming the role of the housekeeper on property, announced today an approximate $4 million new round of funding led by Thayer Ventures, Kinetic Ventures and NextGen Venture Partners. HOF Capital and Select Venture Partners, which are existing investors, also participated in the round.
Optii Solutions plans to use the new capital to further expand its U.S. operations, expand sales and marketing activities, build out the company’s product portfolio, and expand customer support functions. Optii Solutions has grown rapidly over the past several years, finding success in hotels worldwide with its improved approach to optimizing housekeeping functions. The Optii platform is currently in place at more than 24,000 hotel rooms globally, with significant room for growth in the dense U.S. hotel market.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Optii Solutions at a pivotal time for the hospitality industry, particularly as they enhance their offerings with technology solutions,” said Jeff Jackson, Managing Director of Thayer Ventures. “Nothing is more on the mind of owners and brands than the future of the industry’s labor force, including housekeeping. Optii Solutions is revolutionizing how hotels manage their housekeeping operations, achieving efficiencies in operations and transforming the role of the housekeeper at the same time. We’re looking forward to further enhancing the company’s growth with financial, operational and business development support.”
Integrating seamlessly with hotels’ operational software programs, Optii Solutions enables hotels to optimize their housekeeping management, achieving measurable improvements while significantly reducing operational costs. Using a patented optimization engine, Optii is able to accurately create real-time workforce deployment schedules capable of reducing direct labor costs by eight to 18%.
“Optii Solutions provides intelligent housekeeping management technology that helps hotels around the world increase productivity, decrease labor costs and improve guest experiences,” says Ray Pawlikowski, Chief Executive Officer of Optii Solutions. “We’re eager to begin helping even more hotels across the nation revolutionize their housekeeping operations with this new round of funding and support from our partners.”
About Optii Solutions
Optii Solutions provides cloud-based software for hotels focused exclusively on automating and optimizing hospitality housekeeping and maintenance functions for realized efficiency. Optii Solutions increases staff productivity by 10-20%, reduces staff turnover by 40%, and produces a 80% reduction in queues. Clients include some of the largest hospitality brands, including Las Vegas Sands, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Intercontinental Hotel Group, and Sodexo. Headquartered in Austin, TX, USA, Optii Solutions has offices in Australia, Hong Kong and Europe. Learn more at http://www.optiisolutions.com.
About Thayer Ventures
Based in San Francisco, Thayer Ventures (Thayer) invests in early-stage technology companies that focus on the travel, hospitality and transportation industries. Thayer’s objective is to provide portfolio companies with unequaled counsel, strategic insights and industry connections that drive significant revenue and enable sustainable growth.
About Kinetic Ventures
Kinetic Ventures is a leading venture capital investor in high growth, industry defining companies. For over three decades, they have partnered with outstanding entrepreneurs to build world-class enterprises.
About NextGen Venture Partners
NextGen Venture Partners is an early stage venture capital firm, featuring the most extensive, connected network of venture partners in the industry. NextGen powers founders through a wide network of founders and innovation executives, which brings unprecedented depth and breadth of expertise and connections. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) June 26, 2018
Optii Solutions, whose innovative housekeeping optimization platform helps hotels achieve efficiencies and cost savings while transforming the role of the housekeeper on property, announced today an approximate $4 million new round of funding led by Thayer Ventures, Kinetic Ventures and NextGen Venture Partners. HOF Capital and Select Venture Partners, which are existing investors, also participated in the round.
Optii Solutions plans to use the new capital to further expand its U.S. operations, expand sales and marketing activities, build out the company’s product portfolio, and expand customer support functions. Optii Solutions has grown rapidly over the past several years, finding success in hotels worldwide with its improved approach to optimizing housekeeping functions. The Optii platform is currently in place at more than 24,000 hotel rooms globally, with significant room for growth in the dense U.S. hotel market.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Optii Solutions at a pivotal time for the hospitality industry, particularly as they enhance their offerings with technology solutions,” said Jeff Jackson, Managing Director of Thayer Ventures. “Nothing is more on the mind of owners and brands than the future of the industry’s labor force, including housekeeping. Optii Solutions is revolutionizing how hotels manage their housekeeping operations, achieving efficiencies in operations and transforming the role of the housekeeper at the same time. We’re looking forward to further enhancing the company’s growth with financial, operational and business development support.”
Integrating seamlessly with hotels’ operational software programs, Optii Solutions enables hotels to optimize their housekeeping management, achieving measurable improvements while significantly reducing operational costs. Using a patented optimization engine, Optii is able to accurately create real-time workforce deployment schedules capable of reducing direct labor costs by eight to 18%.
“Optii Solutions provides intelligent housekeeping management technology that helps hotels around the world increase productivity, decrease labor costs and improve guest experiences,” says Ray Pawlikowski, Chief Executive Officer of Optii Solutions. “We’re eager to begin helping even more hotels across the nation revolutionize their housekeeping operations with this new round of funding and support from our partners.”
About Optii Solutions
Optii Solutions provides cloud-based software for hotels focused exclusively on automating and optimizing hospitality housekeeping and maintenance functions for realized efficiency. Optii Solutions increases staff productivity by 10-20%, reduces staff turnover by 40%, and produces a 80% reduction in queues. Clients include some of the largest hospitality brands, including Las Vegas Sands, Galaxy Entertainment Group, Intercontinental Hotel Group, and Sodexo. Headquartered in Austin, TX, USA, Optii Solutions has offices in Australia, Hong Kong and Europe. Learn more at http://www.optiisolutions.com.
About Thayer Ventures
Based in San Francisco, Thayer Ventures (Thayer) invests in early-stage technology companies that focus on the travel, hospitality and transportation industries. Thayer’s objective is to provide portfolio companies with unequaled counsel, strategic insights and industry connections that drive significant revenue and enable sustainable growth.
About Kinetic Ventures
Kinetic Ventures is a leading venture capital investor in high growth, industry defining companies. For over three decades, they have partnered with outstanding entrepreneurs to build world-class enterprises.
About NextGen Venture Partners
NextGen Venture Partners is an early stage venture capital firm, featuring the most extensive, connected network of venture partners in the industry. NextGen powers founders through a wide network of founders and innovation executives, which brings unprecedented depth and breadth of expertise and connections. Reported by PRWeb 3 hours ago.
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Resorts World Catskills deploys CDI’s GlobalSuite Advanced Casino Analytics Solution
LAS VEGAS, June 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casino Data Imaging today announced that Resort’s World Catskills, New York’s newest and largest integrated commercial casino resort with closest proximity to Manhattan, has deployed CDI’s GlobalSuite™ advanced visualization and analysis solution to further maximize product performance to over 2,150 gaming devices.As an all-season integrated resort destination, Resorts World Catskills features more than 100,000 square feet of Las Vegas style gaming including 2,150 slot machines and over 150 live table games. In addition to its expansive gaming area, the casino resort also includes 10 varied bar and restaurant experiences, a 332 all-suite hotel, which includes 27 premium accommodations consisting of garden suites, penthouse suites and two-story villas, the Crystal Life Spa, two fitness centers, and the 2,500 seat RW Epicenter. The exclusive third floor VIP gaming area is designed for top-tier players and features a private lounge.
“We were looking for the best possible technology solution for performance analytics as well as a strategic partner,” said Tim Yahn, Executive Director of Slot Operations at Resorts World Catskills. “GlobalSuite enables our team to have access to data in a format that is visual, interactive, and intuitive while allowing us to comprehend the patterns of what is occurring and the reasoning behind it. This, in turn, allows Resorts World Catskills to offer our guests the best gaming experience possible.”
Casino Data Imaging’s GlobalSuite provides gaming operators with casino gaming’s premier business intelligence suite. GlobalSuite delivers flexible dashboards, a broad range of reports, and a 2D / 3D modeled floor that integrates slots, tables, and players into a virtual gaming floor. CDI’s GlobalSuite™ advanced visualization and analysis capabilities are designed to meet a variety of user levels and assist decision makers in quickly monitoring, analyzing, and acting to improve floor performance.
“Resorts World Catskill’s selection of GlobalSuite™ is a great validation of CDI’s technology direction,” said Adam Winkler, CDI Senior Product Manager. “We are delighted with the expansion of our market share with multiple deployments in North America, Asia, and South America and look forward to partnering with the Resorts World Catskill’s team.”
*About Casino Data Imaging*
Founded in 2001, Casino Data Imaging provides casino industry-leading interactive visualization and analysis solutions empowering users with extraordinary access and insights to their data. CDI technology speaks directly to our ability to provide high performance solutions that are reliable, cost effective and easy to deploy. For more information, please visit the company’s website at http://www.CasinoDataImaging.com.
Contact:
Casino Data Imaging
George Levine
www.CasinoDataImaging.com
*About Resorts World Catskills*
Located in the heart of New York’s Catskill region, Resorts World Catskills offers guests unmatched experiences in excitement, entertainment, and luxury. The integrated casino resort includes an 18-story all-suite hotel and a casino and entertainment complex featuring 100,000 square feet of gaming action including 150 live Las-Vegas style table games, 2,150 state-of-the art slot machines, a poker room and private gaming salons. The casino resort destination also offers more than 10 varied bar and restaurant experiences, which includes an Italian steakhouse created by celebrity chef Scott Conant, and year-round live entertainment at the 2,500-seat RW Epicenter, casino bars and lounges. Upon completion, the hotel will feature 332 luxury suites, including 27 premium accommodations consisting of garden suites, penthouse suites and two-story villas. Additional hotel amenities includes the Crystal Life Spa, two indoor pools, and two fitness centers.
The destination resort in which Resorts World Catskills is located will also include an entertainment project providing additional entertainment, food and accommodations. In early 2019, a Rees Jones-redesigned golf course and The Kartrite Hotel and Indoor Waterpark will also be added to this destination resort.
Contact:
Resorts World Catskills
Charles A. Degliomini, 845-807-0001
Executive Vice President
cdegliomini@rwcatskills.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
“We were looking for the best possible technology solution for performance analytics as well as a strategic partner,” said Tim Yahn, Executive Director of Slot Operations at Resorts World Catskills. “GlobalSuite enables our team to have access to data in a format that is visual, interactive, and intuitive while allowing us to comprehend the patterns of what is occurring and the reasoning behind it. This, in turn, allows Resorts World Catskills to offer our guests the best gaming experience possible.”
Casino Data Imaging’s GlobalSuite provides gaming operators with casino gaming’s premier business intelligence suite. GlobalSuite delivers flexible dashboards, a broad range of reports, and a 2D / 3D modeled floor that integrates slots, tables, and players into a virtual gaming floor. CDI’s GlobalSuite™ advanced visualization and analysis capabilities are designed to meet a variety of user levels and assist decision makers in quickly monitoring, analyzing, and acting to improve floor performance.
“Resorts World Catskill’s selection of GlobalSuite™ is a great validation of CDI’s technology direction,” said Adam Winkler, CDI Senior Product Manager. “We are delighted with the expansion of our market share with multiple deployments in North America, Asia, and South America and look forward to partnering with the Resorts World Catskill’s team.”
*About Casino Data Imaging*
Founded in 2001, Casino Data Imaging provides casino industry-leading interactive visualization and analysis solutions empowering users with extraordinary access and insights to their data. CDI technology speaks directly to our ability to provide high performance solutions that are reliable, cost effective and easy to deploy. For more information, please visit the company’s website at http://www.CasinoDataImaging.com.
Contact:
Casino Data Imaging
George Levine
www.CasinoDataImaging.com
*About Resorts World Catskills*
Located in the heart of New York’s Catskill region, Resorts World Catskills offers guests unmatched experiences in excitement, entertainment, and luxury. The integrated casino resort includes an 18-story all-suite hotel and a casino and entertainment complex featuring 100,000 square feet of gaming action including 150 live Las-Vegas style table games, 2,150 state-of-the art slot machines, a poker room and private gaming salons. The casino resort destination also offers more than 10 varied bar and restaurant experiences, which includes an Italian steakhouse created by celebrity chef Scott Conant, and year-round live entertainment at the 2,500-seat RW Epicenter, casino bars and lounges. Upon completion, the hotel will feature 332 luxury suites, including 27 premium accommodations consisting of garden suites, penthouse suites and two-story villas. Additional hotel amenities includes the Crystal Life Spa, two indoor pools, and two fitness centers.
The destination resort in which Resorts World Catskills is located will also include an entertainment project providing additional entertainment, food and accommodations. In early 2019, a Rees Jones-redesigned golf course and The Kartrite Hotel and Indoor Waterpark will also be added to this destination resort.
Contact:
Resorts World Catskills
Charles A. Degliomini, 845-807-0001
Executive Vice President
cdegliomini@rwcatskills.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
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Wayne Newton Reacts to Burglaries at Las Vegas Home: 'I'm as Angry as One Could Imagine'
Wayne Newton has opened up about the string of burglaries that have taken place over the past few months at his Las Vegas home. Last night (June 25)...
Reported by Billboard.com 19 minutes ago.
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What Happens In Vegas Doesn't Stay In Vegas As Three Bachelorette Contestants Get Cut!
Becca Kufrin is weeding out the men vying for her affection on The Bachelorette! On this week's episode, ABC's leading lady took her suitors to Las Vegas where she participated in a one-on-one date with Colton, a two-on-one with Jordan and David, and a group date with the rest! So, how did it all go? We've got [...]
Reported by Perez Hilton 1 hour ago.
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