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Special ceremony to be held April 5 B.J. Lawrence, national junior vice commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., and several VFW members from local Posts will join the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) at a special ceremony on April 5, to commence the restoration project of the POW/MIA Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Venice, Calif., and speak out against memorial desecration. The Venice memorial was recently vandalized for the second time in the past year, and restoration efforts will be extensive given the over 2,273 names which appear on the memorial. Reports of veterans memorials being defaced have been on the rise in recent years, and the VFW along with SPARC are calling on America to help preserve and protect these sacred monuments. "The VFW will not sit idle while the monuments honoring those who've fought and died for our freedom are blatantly disrespected," said Lawrence. "I'm pleased to join with SPARC to la...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 31, 2017) — VARGO®, a leading provider of material-handling system integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions for major e-commerce and distribution centers, will present two industry-critical seminars at the upcoming ProMat trade show April 3-6, 2017, at McCormick Place in Chicago. The first seminar, "Wholesale — The Next Frontier for Waveless," will be presented by a team of VARGO® experts. The seminar will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on April 3 in Theater E. Seminar attendees will learn about the unique business requirements of wholesale distribution. In wholesale distribution, the SKU distribution is not as random as with e-commerce, yet it does not have the visibility of point-of-sale data as retail. VARGO® experts will discuss alternative concepts, such as waveless, continuous flow processes, can result in more efficient fulfillment results. The second seminar — "E-commerce Put Wall ...

March 31, 2017 - 4:15pm PITTBURGH — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, today hosted Pittsburgh Innovates, an event highlighting the role of data-driven innovation in modernizing businesses and promoting economic growth, specifically in the Pittsburgh region. "Thanks to now and emerging technologies, data-driven innovation can be an asset for any company – not just technology companies. Using data has helped businesses in Pittsburgh and around the country harness technology, create jobs, and grow the economy," said Tim Day, senior vice president of the Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC). "As the tech industry continues to push the boundaries of how data can be used to spur innovation, we need to ensure that regulations on data usage are fair for businesses and consumers. We must be willing to adopt policies that allow technological advances to reach their full potential." "Pitts...

Friday, March 31, 2017 DEVENS, Mass. – April 2017 – Adaptive Optics Associates, Inc. (AOX), a Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) subsidiary, will introduce its new DynaDim™ PF1000 In-Motion Dimensional Pallet Scanner and ImageHub™ enterprise solution, at PROMAT 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, April 3-6, at booth S3092. The DynaDim Dimensioner ( www.northropgrumman.com/aox/DynaDim ) is the logistic industry's first in-motion travel lane dimensional scanner. The DynaDim Dimensioner measures freight while it is being transported by forklifts in the normal operational flow. It will enable shippers to audit nearly all freight in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) facilities and accurately measure each shipment. The DynaDim Dimensioner measures freight at +/- 1-inch accuracy while it is being transported by forklifts traveling at speeds up to 8 mph, in normal operational flow. The DynaDim Dimensioner empowers shippers to improve operational planning, manage margins, cost and reven...

VANCOUVER, BC – Mar. 31, 2017 – Sword Twin Studios' debut title, SkyKeepers, has launched today in North America for Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4 and globally on Steam. SkyKeepers is a 2D action platformer featuring the adventures of village chief, Tangi, and his son Pelagi, as they wield high level combo moves and teleportation to fight the forces that threaten their family, village and way of life. Check out more action in the launch trailer here. A story borne from studio lead Brant Stutheit's innate fears that come with the journey into fatherhood, SkyKeepers weaves together a colorful tale of life, loss, and acceptance. In SkyKeepers, Tangi and Pelagi fight their way through a fantasy world to save their fellow villagers and collect O'na to help restore and repair their once great SkyKeeper Village. As the village is revitalized, Tangi unlocks new attacks and skills allowing for unique, high-level fighting styles to evolve. SkyKeepers is available to...

The Florida Folklife Program and the City of Tarpon Springs will recognize 2017 Florida Folk Heritage Award recipient, William "Billy the Kid" Emerson, in a special ceremony hosted at the Tarpon Springs Heritage Museum on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. This ceremony which is free and open to the public, will recognize Mr. Emerson's lifelong contributions as a songwriter and producer, and will include a video presentation. "We invite the community to take part in celebrating Mr. Emerson's contributions and achievements," said Secretary Detzner. "His dedication to his craft and his lasting influence contribute to the rich musical and cultural heritage of Florida." William Emerson was born in Tarpon Springs in 1925, where he learned to play piano in church. Following in the footsteps of his uncle George Hannah, Emerson began performing publicly throughout the area. He joined the Navy in 1943, and after the war, resumed performing wi...

UW Music School Director Richard Karpen plays an electromagnetic piano called a Disklavier. Though he is shown performing on the keys, some of the music he'll play for the April 6 DXARTS Spring Concert will be performed hands-free, guided only by his brain waves, via the EEG. The Disklavier is an electromagnetic piano that — like the UW-created encephalophone recently reported on by the Seattle Times — is played by brain waves alone, with the performer hooked up to an electroencephalogram (EEG). UW audiences will get a look at, and listen to, this creative new technology in "Music of Today: The DXARTS Spring Concert," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in Meany Hall. This evening of all-digital music will include Richard Karpen, professor and director of the School of Music, performing a piece on the Disklavier called "Human Subject" hands-free, via an EEG. For the second piece in the program Karpen will be joined by School of Music professor emeritu...

Senate bills seek to increase digital entertainment jobs, improve budget predictability BATON ROUGE, La. — Enhancements for Louisiana's film program are being proposed to build on the state's traditional strength in film and TV activity and to emphasize sustainable, long-term investment in the state. The proposed improvements not only reaffirm Louisiana's standing as a leading U.S. film and television production destination, but also would strive to increase the number of permanent jobs in the digital entertainment sector. The plan would encourage more investment in full-time jobs via permanent operations in Louisiana while providing a more stable and competitive business environment. Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Chairman Sen. Jean-Paul "J.P." Morrell has authored a package of bills providing an innovative path to a smarter film program for Louisiana. The bills are designed to improve state budget predictability, provide an opportun...

(Los Angeles, CA) – I AM JAZZ, the GLAAD award-winning series returns to TLC for a third season on June 28 th at 9/8c. The series will follow 16-year-old Jazz, who is now at the crossroads of making the biggest decision of her life. As she looks to move forward with gender confirmation surgery, the decision is made more complicated with the news that her surgical options are more limited than previously thought. In addition to the drama and angst that comes with being a teenager, Jazz faces an increasingly hostile world of discrimination, hate speech, online bullying and an array of misconceptions associated with what it means to be transgender. Though a difficult road lies ahead, Jazz has the unwavering support of her parents, siblings and friends. Along with being a full-time student, Jazz devotes her time to being a transgender advocate, sharing her story with people across the country in an effort to educate and inspire others. She was named one of "The 25 Most ...

Friday, March 31, 2017 BOSTON--( )--With the explosive growth in e-commerce and a shrinking workforce, pressures have never been higher on warehouses to fulfill orders faster and more efficiently. To address these challenges, RightHand Robotics today introduced RightPick, a combined hardware and software solution that handles the key task of picking individual items, or "piece-picking." With RightPick, businesses are able to reduce the cost and improve the reliability of e-commerce order-fulfillment for pharmaceuticals, electronics, grocery, apparel, and countless other industries. As e-commerce continues to grow, the trend is away from bulk or pallet-load handling toward single SKUs and piecemeal items expands along with it. RightPick works in concert with all industry-leading robotic arms. The company will be demonstrating RightPick at ProMat 2017. The core competency of the RightPick solution is picking "pieces," individual items. As e-commerce co...

Friday, March 31, 2017 SAN JOSE, Calif.--( )--Fetch Robotics today announced the introduction of two new Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to its fleet: Freight500 and Freight1500. Both new robots, like the Freight predecessor, operate safely in commercial and industrial environments where they are deployed to automate the delivery of bulky and heavy loads. The company and the new robots will be at ProMat 2017 next week in Chicago, IL. ProMat runs from April 3-6 and Fetch can be found at Booth #N1024. In addition, Fetch Robotics CEO Melonee Wise will be discussing Warehouse Optimization With Mobile Robots on Wednesday, April 5 from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. in room N228 as part of Automate, the automation solutions event co-located with ProMat. On Monday, April 3 from 3:15 to 4:00 p.m., Melonee Wise will also be sharing the stage at ProMat's Autonomous Vehicles Theater with Velodyne to discuss how Fetch Robotics utilizes current sensor technology in its robots. AMRs from Fet...

The original soundtrack and score to Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why is available on all digital service providers today via Interscope /Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company. Series soundtrack available HERE , and score available HERE . 13 Reasons Why premieres globally today on Netflix. Watch the series trailer http://interscoperecords.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d%3b.%3c6.CP%3f%402%3c0%3a035.LP%3f%40083%3a&RE=MC&RI=5242632&Preview=False&DistributionActionID=1888&Action=Follow+Link 13 Reasons Why (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack) includes a mix of classic '80s hits from Joy Division, The Cure, The Alarm and The Call, alongside recent tracks from up and coming artists The Japanese House, Sir Sly and Billie Eilish. Also featured, are four previously unreleased tracks, including Selena Gomez's cover of "Only You" by Yaz, and acoustic version of her hit, "Kill Em With Kindness", ...

31 MARCH 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Fresh off the heels of his recent release for his track "So Long", International Pop Artist Massari drops his latest song and video "Done Da Da" . Click here http://www.vevo.com/watch/DEUV71700184 to watch the video. The Lebanese-Canadian R&B/Pop singer Massari enlists sensual and seductive dancers in his music video, directed by Majik Films, to complement the cultural influences on the track. The new song is off his upcoming album, BEIRUT, which is set for release this summer via Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company. Billboard.com: Massari Debuts 'Done Da Da' Video, Talks Middle Eastern Roots & Forthcoming U.S. Debut 'Beirut' Produced by Daheala, Nasri, Danja Handz, Sad Money and Moon Willis, BEIRUT will inspire the worldwide music scene with a global and unique sound. The album combines both countless nuances of world influenced music as well as current acoustics. Ma...

March 31, 2017 These responsive websites convey what's unique about each school PITTSBURGH, PA Two websites Elliance created for their higher education clients recently earned top awards from the Interactive Media Awards (IMA). The Best in Class IMA in the University category was awarded for the redesign of University of Delaware Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics ( http://lerner.udel.edu/ ) website and for the redesign of The Catholic University of America ( http://www.cua.edu/ ) website. Each website is evaluated against five criteria; design, content, feature functionality, usability and standards compliance. The IMA received more than 6,100 entries from 52 countries. "We believe a website is a means of organizational transformation, which is why every detail matters to us," explains Abu Noaman, CEO of Elliance. "As brand stewards, we add to the prosperity our clients enjoy." Alfred Lerner College of Business acts as the most publ...

Feel the heat from data in the world's first data-driven sauna. By utilising excess heat from data centre servers together with the latest technology, sauna goers can muster up a good sweat when people all around the world are surfing the web, searching databases and using cloud services. The Finnish-Swedish company Tieto stays true to the legacy of the sauna tradition and never misses an opportunity to slip out of the costume and into the sauna. On April 1st, the company will inaugurate the world´s first data-driven saunas at their Nordic data centres in Stockholm, Helsinki and Stavanger. The sauna named AiSauna is launched in connection with Finland´s 100-year anniversary which is celebrated throughout the year 2017. "The amount of data stored and processed in our data centres increases rapidly. We now want to combine Finnish tradition, data from our Nordic customers and the latest technology to create something unique that contributes to a warmer soc...

AMSTERDAM – As hospitality companies conducting business in Europe prepare to make operational changes to conform with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Hospitality Financial and Technology Professional (HFTP®) has put together a team of experts to prepare supporting resources for the industry. Specifically, the association has recruited an advisory council to develop Hospitality Data Protection Officer (DPO) Guidelines along with a Hospitality Data Protection Officer certification program, with a release date of Summer 2017. A key requirement in the GDPR is that companies who handle large stores of sensitive personal information must assign a DPO, and it is estimated that this could open approximately 28,000 positions overall. Impacting both the finance and technology areas and with a required compliance date of May 25, 2018 for the GDPR, HFTP has deemed it critical to develop resources for hospitality technology operations which assist in installing ...

Friday, March 31, 2017 March 23, 2017 (Madison, WI)- Power Designers was the first to design and develop modular high frequency chargers and continues offering its customers power solutions. Power Designers Sibex now provides lithium ion batteries as part of your total material handling solution. The partnership between Power Designers Sibex and Romeo Power offers customers a complete lithium battery and charger package. The new PD LiTHIUM battery offers an efficient and productive power alternative, with extended run times and excellent charging capabilities. "Power Designers Sibex is looking for more advanced and efficient material handling solutions for its customers. Many of our customers require a reliable battery and charger combination." says Dan Crowley, Senior Vice President of Power Designers Sibex "The new PD LiTHIUM battery reinforces our commitment to our customers by offering a solution that is efficient and environmentally friendly." Wi...

BLOOMINGTON, Ill.--( )-- Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FTR) announced that it has made enhanced broadband service available to an additional 7,000 households in Illinois. Frontier is leveraging the FCC's Connect America Fund (CAF) program to bring broadband to approximately 4,000 households in CAF-eligible census blocks while expanding its overall service and reach to approximately 3,000 more households throughout Illinois. "Through ongoing network investments, Frontier is providing broadband and faster speeds to residents in our Illinois service areas," Greg Stephens, Frontier Senior Vice President, Operations said. "We have been aggressively deploying and upgrading our broadband service and look forward to serving more residents." The deployments are made possible through a combination of Frontier's capital investment and the CAF. The FCC established the CAF in 2011 to facilitate broadband deployment to the millions of Americans living in ...

ATLANTA, March 31, 2017 ( ) -- Numerex Corp (NASDAQ:NMRX), a leading provider of enterprise solutions enabling the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced their partnership with Software Tech Enterprises, Inc (STE), a provider of Information Technology (IT) services to Federal, State and local government agencies. This partnership will provide satellite tracking systems to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), enabling real-time visibility to high value assets like critical equipment and materials for disaster relief assistance. These asset tracking solutions allow logistics managers to track and manage tens of thousands of assets in the field, especially in times of little or no cellular service and connectivity. FEMA, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is the nation's preeminent emergency management agency. The Numerex and STE program allows FEMA to maintain continuous visibility throughout the disaster supply chain which includes FE...

CAMPBELL, CA - (March 31, 2017) – Magento Commerce, the worldwide leader in cloud commerce, today announced industry-leading personalization provider Nosto as a Premier Technology Partner. The premier-level partnership recognizes Partners with best-in-class solutions that together with Magento Commerce Cloud deliver a more seamless experience for our customers and help them drive commerce innovation. Together, Magento and Nosto deliver multi-channel personalization that allows merchants to analyze customer behavior and deliver automated, personalized recommendations on their sites, across social channels, and in email communications. Modern commerce is pushing today's brands to seek new ways of meeting the ever-changing and increasingly mobile demands of consumers. Nosto helps their customers anticipate consumer needs quickly, cost effectively, and at scale. The partnership of Magento and Nosto will enable merchants to more seamlessly leverage their behavioral data to...

ARMONK, NY - 31 Mar 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new service on Bluemix, IBM's developer platform, which allows developers who are not security experts to easily build third-party security authentication into their apps. The new service, Bluemix App ID, allows users to login with existing social media credentials, such as Facebook or Google, while saving the developer the time and effort typically required to configure this additional security layer. It also helps developers to manage data around each specific person using their app, allowing them to more easily build personalized experiences for users. App owners typically want to increase app registrations and ongoing usage by giving their user base a trustworthy security model, which ideally doesn't force them to create new credentials. Enabling users to access an app with online social credentials they are already familiar with gives them a smoother experience, while minimizing password fatigue. ...

SHANGHAI – March 31, 2017 – PolyOne today announced the Chinese launch of non-phthalate Wilflex™ EPIC™ Rio, a new color mixing system for screen-printing textile inks. The EPIC Rio system is designed using the latest pigment technology and formulated for optimum color strength, wet-on-wet printing and low temperature cure. EPIC Rio inks are PANTONE® approved, with an extended color range of 18 single pigment finished ink mixing components, which balance color accuracy, vibrancy and opacity for peak press performance and color design. Unlike water-based inks, plastisol-based EPIC Rio ink does not dry in screens during production, and can also be left in screens overnight, saving printers' time on clean-up and set-up during shift changes. Wet-on-wet capabilities help eliminate expensive flash units; as a result, the inks require fewer print heads to execute multiple color designs. In addition, designers can add more colors to their graphics without using larger scr...

SUWANEE, Ga., March 31, 2017 / / --ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced the retirement of Ronald M. Coppock, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Customer Operations – effective May 31, 2017. ARRIS_International_plc_Ronald_M_Copp Coppock, who has been with ARRIS for 26 years, plans to dedicate his time and focus in retirement to a number of personal, charitable interests – including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Board, the National Incarceration Association, and the Auburn University Alumni Association. ARRIS CEO Bruce McClelland, expressed his appreciation for Coppock's contributions to the company: "ARRIS's deep customer relationships and our globally recognized brand are testaments to Ron's vision and leadership in cultivating strategic partnerships and opportunities around the world. Ron has made an indelible impact and continues to inspire the People of ARRIS; and he will bring his passion and influence to the next phas...

DETROIT April 3, 2017 – Henry Ford Health System is pleased to announce it has received nearly $2 million in grant funding from the William Davidson Foundation to support and advance its innovations unit. Over the next two years, Henry Ford Innovations will receive $1.3 million to support its core programs and up to $675,000 to help build its new Global Technology Development Program. Henry Ford Innovations is responsible for leveraging the health system's intellectual property to improve the efficiency, quality, and cost of healthcare both locally and globally. Its programs include commercialization of new technology, corporate collaborations, education and training of healthcare innovators, and global licensing including the health system's "know-how" for the development of new hospitals overseas. In addition to supporting these core programs, the William Davidson Foundation grant will help fund the new Global Technology Development Program, designed t...

SEATTLE--( )-- The greatest challenge for home sellers this year is finding another home to buy, according to a survey by Redfin ( www.redfin.com ), the next-generation real estate brokerage In a March survey of more than 800 Redfin real estate agents, 65.6 percent said that low inventory was the greatest challenge for sellers in their markets. "It's a seller's market, but the catch is, most sellers need to buy as well," said Eileen Lorway, a Redfin real estate agent in the Boston area. "This is a conversation I have with many clients at our first meeting. We discuss options like 'seller to find suitable housing' contingencies for the sale contract, 'purchase contingent on sale of current home' options for the buy offer, rental options, stay-with-family options and bridge loans. Sellers who are buying need to think outside the box a little bit. It's not easy, but we often do end up closing on sale and purchase on the same day....

Pittsburgh, PA – March 31, 2017 – GrapeCity, a component solution provider in the Microsoft Visual Studio Partner Ecosystem and Visual Studio 2017 Sim-Ship Partner, has been listed as the number two publisher overall in 2017 by ComponentSource. ComponentSource, a marketplace for reusable software components, also recognized GrapeCity for its significant number of top-selling products on its annual listing. The GrapeCity products that are ranked the highest in the best-seller list include ActiveReports, Spread Studio, ComponentOne Studio WinForms Edition, ComponentOne Studio ActiveX Edition, and ComponentOne Ultimate. Publisher and product ranking are determined by ComponentSource's actual product sales numbers. "We are pleased to offer GrapeCity's wide array of controls and data analysis tools that save developers time and money while assuring a functional and beautiful end result," said Sam Patterson, ComponentSource CEO. "GrapeCity's number tw...

Department of Justice U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York Defendant Diverted Over $800,000 in Revenue From Former Employer and Failed to Pay Over $250,000 in Federal Tax Due An eight-count indictment was unsealed today in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York charging Edward Ambrosino with wire fraud, tax evasion, making and subscribing to false corporate tax returns, and failing to file a return or pay tax. The indictment was returned under seal by a federal grand jury sitting in Central Islip, New York on March 28, 2017. Ambrosino was arrested this morning and will be arraigned this afternoon before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York. The charges were announced by Bridget M. Rohde, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, William F. Sweeney, Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office ...

FBI Philadelphia Public Affairs Specialist Carrie Adamowski A Norman Rockwell painting stolen more than 40 years ago has been recovered, announced Michael Harpster, special agent in charge of the FBI's Philadelphia Division, and Timothy Carpenter, supervisory special agent with the FBI's Art Crime Team. The painting was returned to the Grant family this morning, at a presentation in Philadelphia; it was one of several items taken from the family's Cherry Hill, New Jersey home during a June 30, 1976 break-in. The piece, which dates to 1919, has been known by various titles through the years, including Taking a Break , Lazybones, and Boy Asleep with Hoe . It is oil on canvas, approximately 25 inches by 28 ½ inches, and was featured on the cover of the September 6, 1919 edition of the Saturday Evening Post . FBI art crime agents were able to recover the painting with the cooperation of an individual who wishes to remain anonymous. This individual is not ...