Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Swivl, the Leading Self-Storage Ai Assistant, Integrates with Self Storage Manager to Enhance the Tenant Experience

Integration combines the AI chatbot and omnichannel experiences of the swivl platform with the property management capabilities of Self Storage Manager Austin, Texas, USA., June 21, 2022 - swivl, the leading conversational AI platform in Self Storage, is pleased to announce a new technology partnership with Self Storage Manager, Inc., the global leader in cloud-based property management software for storage operations of all sizes. Self Storage Operators can now Provide a Seamless Online Reservation and Account Management Experience. With an industry leading natural language processing model, swivl’s AI chatbot can answer hundreds of questions regarding different self storage topics. Furthermore, it offers leads landing on a storage website visibility into nearby facilities, the operator’s available inventory, prices, and available discounts. Designed for large and multi-facility self-storage operators, Self Storage Manager (“SSM”) offers features such as contactless rentals and payments, lead tracking and management, business intelligence and analytics and more. The integration combines the AI chatbot and omnichannel experiences of the swivl platform with the property management capabilities of SSM through an application programming interface (API), allowing operators to provide a seamless online reservation and account management experience to consumers. “Our goal is to find more ways to facilitate contactless transactions for self-storage operators by partnering with companies that offer advanced technology solutions. swivl’s integration with SSM demonstrates our willingness to work with the leading technology companies in the self-storage industry to easily integrate their applications with our property management software so that our mutual clients are able to leverage the best of breed technology solutions. This integration will allow SSM clients to increase revenue, improve customer service and reduce costs,” said Self Storage Manager, Inc.’s President, Rohan Shenoy. The integration allows swivl to take a consumer’s experience to the next level by updating lead information directly on the property management software, book a reservation, provide location specific available inventory and pricing, and aid in managing a customer’s account. All the while, operators can still rely on their Store Managers or Contact Center agents to provide the human touch with a simple transition to a live chat experience. “This is a highly anticipated integration among our mutual customers. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with the Self Storage Manager, Inc. team, as they’ve built such a top-notch product,” said Rodolfo Ramirez, Chief Operating Officer at swivl. “Now, operators can leverage the combined benefits of property-management and an always-available digital manager to increase their operational scale and reduce workload for site managers.” About swivl swivl augments operating teams to understand what works and automatically tune property-level decisions every day to attract ready-to-lease customers. Operators leverage swivl to power things like digital assistants, online self-service automation, website inventory recommendations, call center routing, and omnichannel experiences. swivl’s leading conversational AI platform averages an 80% automation rate, assisting 50,000 reservations across 2,500 Self Storage locations. For more information about swivl, please visit www.tryswivl.com

Harlequins Enigma Summer 2022 Music Releases at Bandcamp out Now Together with Stargazer 2 Refreshed Single at Bandcamp

vol. 1 through vol. 9 in the elements album compilation series at bandcamp are now released, together with stargazer 2 (refreshed) single. Bergen, Vestland, Norway., June 20, 2022 - All releases in the elements album compilation series are now out at bandcamp. Elements vol. 1 through vol. 9 can now be obtained there. Elements is about electronica, dance & newage in varied subgenres featuring some brilliant co-op’s & self produced material. The albums are spread over 9 volumes. Some of Harlequins enigma’s best work is collected into neat 10 tracks volumes, total 90 tracks in all. Harlequins enigma has not mainly been active since their last album from 2017 in growing young, & blows old hoot aestetics with these releases. Composers, as Åge & Sara Jensen are they dont’t have an intention to stand on stage. Fans will have to enjoy their work via downloads & streams. Old times have seen many sharp co-op’s & compilation albums via their distributors Zimbalam, Horus music & Cdbaby. Tangerine dream, Edgar froese, Vangelis, Klaus Schulze, Chick Corea, Sharien & others, have all been involved in Harlequins enigma’s music from a very early age. The time period go back since harlequins enigma was founded in 2008 in their 16bit debut years. Where they produced the td sound 1 & 2 series, catmint, & 3001 fm commune & other albums. Åge had hunger & sharp insight into 8 bit composing on the amiga platform for 7 years total, before their 16 bit debut. Harlequins enigma stands out in the crowded electronica scene. Led by Åge Riisnes & Sara jensen. The norvegians was in luck to have edgar & co. onboard, where åge met him & his son Jerome who functioned as mentors, along with Chick, Klaus & Vangelis. Harlequins enigma are saddened by all the deaths, & miss them all. Harlequins enigma’s crowded wonderful elements collection may fill the homes of old & new fans of electronic music, if they allow themself to go through the simple & also loaded material. Harlequins enigma’s simplicity works grew on them & pieces like gathering of stars & angel came to life, & blossomed. Listeners of Harlequins enigma’s music via Soundout & Reverbnation radio reviews, gave Åge insight into much love for their music with some great insightful critisism. Much of the higher score tracks from the soundout reviews, are included on the elements series. Zimbalam seize to exist in a few months time. The entire Harlequins enigma catalogue from zimbalam is as a result down permanently. Åge hints on some of the material still being active on bandcamp. Harlequins enigma send greetings to people involved, & wishes family, fans, friends well. Licenses for games, Youtube commercials, film etc., can be found & obtained via the Linktree link. About Harlequins Enigma Harlequins enigma originate from Bergen in Norway. They consist of 4 persons mainly, but Aage is in charge. The other co-members are Sara Jensen, Katie Leung & Elin Berge. They have been active since 2008 & have released numerous albums since their debut. The band is still active.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Roswell Park Researchers Identify New Treatment Target for Prostate Cancer

Components of mitochondrial stress response could be key to overcoming resistant/recurrent prostate cancer Buffalo, New York, USA., June 16, 2022 - A team of researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, led by Dhyan Chandra, PhD , have uncovered evidence that could lead to the development of a new treatment option for patients with metastatic, resistant or recurrent prostate cancer. Their findings, published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation , suggest that mitochondrial unfolded protein response — a unique longevity function of mitochondria — could be a new target for the treatment and management of this patient population. The standard first-line approach for prostate cancer typically targets the main driver of the disease — the androgen receptor signaling axis. While current therapeutic agents initially reduce tumor burden, disease recurrence is likely and, for patients with a hormone-resistant phenotype, drugs that target the androgen receptor are ineffective. “Patients with hormone-refractive prostate cancer are typically treated with taxanes such as docetaxel or cabazitaxel, but outcomes are overwhelmingly poor in those with advanced disease, nearly all of whom will see their cancer return following initial treatment,” says Dr. Chandra, Associate Professor of Oncology in the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at Roswell Park. “There is an urgent need to identify and develop treatment modalities for prostate cancer that do not rely on targeting the androgen receptor signaling axis.” Dr. Chandra and his team found that two key components of the mitochondrial unfolded protein response (UPRmt) were necessary for the development of advanced prostate cancer. These included the heat shock protein 60 (HSP60), a mitochondrial chaperonin, and caseinolytic protease (ClpP), a mitochondrial protease. “The HSP60-mediated chaperonin system facilitates protein folding, whereas ClpP protease degrades unfolded protein to maintain mitochondrial protein homeostasis, which is critically required for cancer cell survival and growth,” explains Dr. Chandra, while noting that HSP60 acts as upstream regulator of ClpP and HSP60 interacts with ClpP. “This suggests that a drug that interferes with the interaction of HSP60 and ClpP will disrupt cancer cell survival and block the growth and progression of prostate cancer.” The researchers also identified a novel mitochondrial unfolded protein response inhibitor, DCEM1, that hampers HSP60’s interactions with ClpP in prostate cancer cells and tumors. In their preclinical studies, the authors show that this inhibition of HSP60-ClpP interaction impeded the development of resistant or aggressive disease. The study’s first author, Rahul Kumar, PhD , Research Associate at Roswell Park, discovered that using DCEM1 to disrupt the interactions between HSP60 and ClpP interferes with survival signaling and triggers metabolic stress, which results in the death of prostate cancer cells. The team demonstrates that targeting the HSP60-ClpP axis — which is unregulated in prostate cancer irrespective of androgen receptor status — is a promising therapeutic approach for this patient population. “This study provides strong evidence for developing a novel drug for the treatment of metastatic and resistant prostate cancer,” notes Dr. Chandra. “Since the current androgen deprivation and taxane-based therapies are not effective, these findings provide alternative treatment approaches for prostate cancer that do not rely on androgen receptor signaling axis.” This work was funded by grants from the National Cancer Institute (R01CA160685, R01CA246437, R01CA207757, R01CA234162, R01CA237027, R01CA240290 and P30CA016056) and American Cancer Society (MBG-21- 048-01-MBG and RSG-12-214-01–CCG), with additional support from donations to Roswell Park. About Roswell Park Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a community united by the drive to eliminate cancer’s grip on humanity by unlocking its secrets through personalized approaches and unleashing the healing power of hope. Founded by Dr. Roswell Park in 1898, it is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Upstate New York. Learn more at www.roswellpark.org, or contact us at 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or ASKRoswell@RoswellPark.org .

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Pdf Xpansion Sdk 16 Offers New Einvoicing, Signature, Pdf/a & Viewer Features

soft Xpansion has released PDF Xpansion SDK 16 that comes with new features for eInvoicing, digital signatures, PDF/A and PDF viewer. Bochum, Germany., June 14, 2022 - soft Xpansion has released PDF Xpansion SDK 16. The latest version of its developer libraries for implementing classic PDF and PDF/A features (create, edit, display, convert between formats, export, import) as well as modern eInvoicing functionality (create, read, validate, visualize) in software applications. The release comes shortly after this year's FACTUR-X/ZUGFeRD Developer Days which took place on May 19 & 20. soft Xpansion also participated in this event. Two days were packed with technical lectures and exchange of views on eInvoicing, including information on the newest specification formats FACTUR-X/ZUGFeRD 2.2 and XRechnung 2.2. The practical relevance of the event was underlined by case studies on the use of ZUGFeRDor XRechnung in public administration (project of the city of Reutlingen) and in companies (Adolf Wuerth GmbH & Co. KG). The PDF Xpansion SDK 16 supports the two newest FACTUR-X/ZUGFeRD and XRechnung eInvoicing formats as well as all older specifications. In addition, the export of XRechnung in UN/CEFACT syntax as UBL syntax is now also possible. And there are more innovations, independent of the electronic invoices subject: PDFs can now be signed digitally with solutions offered by third-party providers or with own crypto providers. Last but not least, optimizations for the PDF viewer and for the PDF/A conversion features have been implemented. PDF XPANSION SDK 16 NEWS OVERVIEW Export of XRechnung in UN/CEFACT syntax as UBL syntax Support of XRechnung 2.1 and 2.2 Possibility to sign PDF documents using third-party or own crypto providers Viewer functionality improved Quality of PDF/A conversion improved DETAILS Detailed information is available on the PDF Xpansion SDK 16 product page. The page also offers access to a trial license that comes with a detailed product guide and an illustrative programming reference for developers. ABOUT SOFT XPANSION Since its foundation in 1995, soft Xpansion is a specialized software manufacturer with global activities. The product range includes solutions (powerful standard desktop software and apps, innovative software development kits, and flexible, individual programming) in the core areas PDF technology, content/document management and tools. The company looks back on more than 25 years of experience in the IT sector. The software development expertise covers all steps for standard applications and for individual projects - market and requirement analysis, conceptual design, development, implementation, support and advancements. The clients come from all over the world. soft Xpansion is headquartered in Bochum, Germany.

Monday, June 13, 2022

KD Veteran Medical Assessment Helps Veteran Gain VA Employability

A veteran who during his/her service years incurs an injury or disease is given the chance to claim VA disability benefits. Georgia, USA., June 14, 2022 - In the US or any other country, disabled veterans are entitled to the benefits and services which is a way of compensating for what they have lost. Although, nothing can compensate for what is lost but to help them lead an easy and healthy life the VA disability benefits are allotted to them. There are also cases when a veteran because of his/her disability is unable to continue with their service and takes early retirement or switch jobs. The VA under the VA compensation program also offers benefits for VA unemployability. If a person is a disabled veteran and can’t work because of the situation then KD Veteran medical assessment Veterans Medical Assessment is where one should head. The organization will guide on how to avail VA unemployability. Things To Know About VA Unemployability Veterans who are unable to work because of their disability can get a 100 percent disability rating. These veterans qualify for ‘individual unemployability’ which covers benefits similar to that of a 100 percent rated disabled veteran. To receive the VA disability claims one needs to file a claim. A veteran can pursue VA unemployability. It would be a special appeal and the veteran must be very careful with the process. Although, in most cases, such claims fail because of lack of evidence or because the required documents K&D Veterans re not sufficient. KD Veteran medical assessment one can claim VA unemployability with a maximum rating. K&D Veterans know how to make things work out in favor. The physician’s independent medical opinion and critical assessment of the veteran’s medical records can get maximum compensation rating for the veteran. Benefits Covered Under VA Unemployability The benefits that are covered under the VA individual unemployability are health care and compensation. The compensation includes payments that can help the veteran with his/her expenses. How much a person is going to get depends on the VA disability ratings. Moreover, health care for the lifetime also eases up the disabled veterans’ medical expenses. K&D Veterans Medical Assessment knows how to make a claim for VA unemployability. A trusted and most experienced entity in the industry. Just contact K&D Veterans Medical Assessment through the official K&D Veterans website. https://www.kdvma.com About KD Veteran medical assessment The benefits include the right to receive compensation and medical care for any disabling medical condition that was incurred or aggravated while in service. KD Veteran medical assessment also provides the compensation ratings that decide the category of VA disability benefits the veteran lies in. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be difficult for the veteran to obtain the earned benefits guaranteed by law, especially if the medical condition was from an aggravated injury.

Friday, June 10, 2022

Verona Inspired Italian Now Serving Vegan Dishes

Verona-Inspired Italian strives to deliver cuisine that is fresh and uncomplicated, yet unique and refined Detroit, Michigan, USA., June 11, 2022 - Verona Inspired Italian at Cambria Hotel Shelby is proud to announce that award-winning Executive Chef, Salvatore Borgia, has created and rolled out several new Italian vegan dishes which are now available on the menu. Verona Inspired Italian offers modernized Italian favorites curated by Chef Salvatore Borgia that feature made from scratch Italian favorites as well as fresh craft cocktails that highlight the menu. Verona is the new hot spot in Shelby Township Michigan. Sam Borgia, Executive Chef of Verona Inspired Italian, shares a variety of Italian dishes from his restaurant located inside the Cambria Hotel in Shelby Township. The menu features homemade pastas, such as, the Giuseppes, and Spaghetti al Basilico; and specialty pizzas, including the Verona and the famous Truffle Mushroom as well as a selection of steaks and seafood dishes. The reviews from the vegan menu have been magnificent. Verona boosts an inspired Italian menu, craft cocktails, extensive wine selection and an amazing ambience. On Thursday’s, Verona entertains guests on their Veranda (patio) with a live Dj from 7-10pm. With thoughtfully chosen menu and locally sourced ingredients, Verona-Inspired Italian strives to deliver cuisine that is fresh and uncomplicated, yet unique and refined; honest and spirited food and drinks that nearby neighbors and out of town guests will remember not only as delicious, but also want to bring their loved ones back to experience for themselves. So linger over brunch with friends, flirt over one more glass of wine or share a dessert with someone special, because it’s time to vivi la bella vita in in Verona. For more information, please contact Element 22 Media Group: (248) 530-9199 About Verona Inspired Italian Located in the brand new Cambria Hotel Shelby Township – Detroit, Verona is a place of enjoyment and relaxation in an exclusive environment. Indulge in thoughtfully crafted menu with a lively cocktail and wine selection. Verona Inspired Italian located at: 50741 Corporate Dr, Shelby Twp, MI 48315 Inside the Cambria Hotel Shelby Township

Sunday, June 5, 2022

ACTO Bolsters Executive Management Team to Meet Significant US Commercial Growth

ACTO has appointed John Schultz as Chief Sales Officer to lead and rapidly expand the Sales team. Toronto, Canada., June 05, 2022 - ACTO, the only complete commercial learning platform for the life science industry, is strengthening its executive management team with two key additions to meet US demand. ACTO has seen significant growth in the US over the past 12 months, including a 118% increase in new annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the US, expansion of its US partner ecosystem with the addition Axiom, ERS, and Orchestral, and the advancement of its partnership with US-based Veeva Systems as a Silver Certified Veeva Technology Partner. In support of this accelerated growth in the US, ACTO has appointed John Schultz as Chief Sales Officer to lead and rapidly expand the Sales team. Based in Philadelphia, Mr. Schultz is responsible for driving ACTO’s go-to-market plan and managing the Company’s Sales and Alliance strategy. Mr. Schultz has over 20 years of experience and a strong track record of success in the global healthcare and life sciences technology sectors, including his significant contribution to revenue growth at IMS Health. “I have seen first-hand how technology can improve the way we educate and coach high-impact learners such as pharma sales reps and MSLs,” explains Mr. Schultz. “Having been involved in the life sciences industry for two decades, it is exciting to be a part of a dynamic organization that is propelling the continued evolution of commercial learning and development in life sciences. I feel strongly aligned with ACTO’s vision and look forward to helping the Company achieve success for years to come.” To further support this development, ACTO has named Alison Muller as Chief Marketing Officer. Ms. Muller is based in New York and is responsible for leading the Marketing team and directing the planning, development, and execution of ACTO’s brand, messaging, and demand generation initiatives. Ms. Muller brings over 25 years of corporate marketing experience, primarily in the business-to-business software space, and has led the Marketing function at multi-billion-dollar software companies, including Oracle, and Series A, B & C tech start-ups. “The role of technology in helping the life sciences industry keep pace with the speed of medical innovation has never been greater. The opportunity to join ACTO at this pivotal moment in the Company’s growth and success and be a part of transforming the way commercial learning and development is approached in pharma is very exciting. I am delighted to join this amazing team and to help take ACTO to the next level,” shared Ms. Muller. “I am extremely pleased that Alison and John have joined our ACTO team to support our rapid advancement. Their domain expertise, life sciences industry experience, and proven leadership are integral to ACTO’s continued success in helping global pharmaceutical and medical device companies improve commercial effectiveness with our unified omnichannel learning platform,” says Parth Khanna, CEO, ACTO, “With John and Alison, we are well-equipped to meet the demands of our next phase of growth.” About ACTO Global life science companies rely on ACTO’s AI-powered SaaS platform to transform their field teams’ learning journey and experience at scale. Commercial and clinical leaders leverage ACTO’s omnichannel learning platform to educate and engage learners through unified educational experiences across the care continuum. Building an ecosystem for life sciences, ACTO maintains a network of partnerships with content agencies, data providers, technology companies, and more. To learn more about ACTO, please visit acto.com.

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Sports Uganda Helping Make the Dream of Sports a Reality

A simple thing like a football or rugby ball that people take for granted in the UK is a rarity in Uganda for children and young people wanting to play sports. Therefore, these donations will impact whole communities and provide young people with the opportunity to display their skills and come together through sport. London, England, UK, June 2, 2022 - Sports Uganda is delighted to have received multiple sacks of sports kit donations from Southampton FC Academy Network and Salisbury Rugby Football Club. The kit is destined for Uganda in support of the Satellite Primary Schools Programme benefiting hard to reach communities in 5 districts (Kumi, Iganga, Mukono, Gulu and Adjumani). Andrew Byekwaso, CEO of Sports Uganda Ltd UK, personally delivered the sports gear to Regional Express at Southampton Docks where he was met by Neil Curran (MD). Regional Express has generously donated the freight forwarding costs for the sports kits to be delivered to Uganda. Andrew Byekwaso says “Sports Uganda is hugely thankful to Neil at Regional Express, Andy Eisentrager, the Coach at Bath and North Somerset RTC and Southampton FC, Richard Larcombe, President Salisbury RFC, Jason Yarwood, Youth Development Officer, Salisbury RFC and Georgina Hillman from Sambecketts Ltd who have been instrumental in bringing this together and have donated all their time and resources free of charge. A simple thing like a football or rugby ball that we take for granted here in the UK is a rarity in Uganda for children and young people wanting to play sports. Therefore, these donations will impact whole communities and provide young people with the opportunity to display their skills and come together through sport.” Jason Yarwood, Youth Development Officer, Salisbury RFC says “Developing children’s rugby and making it as accessible as possible is a passion of mine. Salisbury RFC Board fully support the drive to make Rugby accessible for all. It is a great pleasure to donate equipment to the Sports Uganda cause. It is good that equipment we have used will get a second lease of life. We wish the Ugandan drive to make sport central to the way of life all the best for the future.” Andy Eisentrager, the Coach at Bath and North Somerset RTC and Southampton FC, says “I thank God that He is using me in a world that is desperately in need of love – we all need to look at ways to accomplish this! Sometimes it’s just a smile for someone who needs one” According to Sports Uganda, ‘the state of sports infrastructure in all parts of Uganda is either dead or in a dire state. Sports personalities that have risen through the ranks to win accolades at the national, regional, and international level have either been self-made or through an “accidental” revelation to the sporting administration of the country and the specific districts they hail from.’ Neil Curran (MD) of Regional Express says, “We are very happy to help Andrew and this fantastic cause. We look forward to hearing more about the progress of Sports Uganda in helping bring children’s dreams of participating in competitive sports to a reality.” To help support the Sports Uganda initiative, please donate at https://sportsuganda.org/ About Sports Uganda Sports Uganda aims to provide a National Sports Development Program for Uganda. The proposed program will provide young people with an opportunity to display their skills and allow national federations and talent scouts to gain a broader picture of the wide amount of untapped talent in Uganda. The mission of Sports Uganda is to drive Uganda into the competitive world of sports, games, and recreation as a united and transformed sector. The vision of Sports Uganda is to create an integrated system that increases participation in sports activities throughout Uganda.