Working together and connecting as a community to “Safeguard and Improve Your Environment” was the theme of the International Day of Happiness open house at the Church of Scientology in Seattle Seattle, Washington, United States, 16th Apr 2024 – Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness in March as a way to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. In 2015, the UN launched the “17 Sustainable Development Goals” which seek to “end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet” – three key aspects that lead to well-being and happiness. At their Seattle open house and community forum, the Church of Scientology stressed supporting these goals by safeguarding and improving the environment through local community ...

–News Direct– Imugene Ltd (ASX:IMU) managing director and CEO Leslie Chong sits down with Proactives Jonathan Jackson to discuss the strategic partnership the company has formed with Kincell Bio, LLC that involves the sale of Imugene's Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) compliant cell therapy manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This agreement is set to bolster both companies' positions in the immunocellular therapy market.Kincell Bio will acquire the facility with a total investment of up to US$6 million, which includes upfront and milestone-driven payments over the next three years. This acquisition will enable Kincell Bio to expand its manufacturing capacity and continue providing high-quality development and manufacturing support.As part of the deal, Imuge...

–News Direct– Benchmark International Facilitated The Transaction Of Deluxe Plumbing & Heating To HomeX Services Group Deluxe Plumbing and Heating has served the Bethlehem and Allentown area of PA since 1984. Since its inception, the Deluxe teams core mission has been providing worry-free plumbing, electrical, and HVAC services to the family of customers, day or night. This commitment to service, shared by HomeX Services Group, reassures our customers that excellent service will continue to be a priority. Growing from a team of three to forty-five team members is a sense of pride for the organization and displays their deep commitment to the community. Their passion for teamwork, family, and culture has been integral to the success and growth of the organization. This is an excit...

–News Direct– Clarified Precision Medicine, the only company that provides oncologists with prioritized therapy options via a combination of algorithmic testing and physician oversight, announced that it closed on its seed round of $1.2 million led by Avestria Ventures, with participation from Joyance Partners, both early-stage funds focused on improving health. The company also named Rajni Natesan, MD, MBA as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Natesan is an experienced executive and medical doctor with an extensive background scaling startups at the intersection of healthcare and technology, with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Clarified Precision Medicine is offering the right technology at the right time, Dr. Natesan said. Im excited to guide Clarified throug...

–News Direct– Lions International leaders met with members of Congress as part of Lions Day on Capitol Hill. The event was designed to raise awareness of Lions Clubs International and the contributions Lions are making in communities throughout the United States and around the globe. There are more than 260,000 Lions across the United States that are changing the world every day by serving local and global communities where its needed most, said Lions International President Dr. Patti Hill. Lions International is a non-partisan, non-government organization, which is calling upon members of Congress to provide support for several proposed initiatives designed to preserve our environment and agricultural lands. Lions International supports several global causes including those related to...

–News Direct– Kapiolani Community College and the Culinary Institute of the Pacific today announced a collaboration with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the worlds premier culinary college, on a new workforce and professional development program. The program, designed for both professional chefs and people aspiring to join the foodservice and hospitality workforce, will offer in-depth, weeklong courses highlighting the cuisines of the Pacific Rim, Asia, Latin America, along with other global, plant-forward cuisines, contemporary garde manger, and more. Phase one of this program will launch early fall, with eight to 12 one-week-long programs taking place over the next year. The program kicks off September 16-20. Chef Roy Yamaguchi "The collaboration between the Culinary In...

–News Direct– TruChoice Financial Group, LLC (TruChoice), one of the largest distributors of insurance products in the financial services industry, has become Great Place To Work-Certified for the second year in a row. We are absolutely thrilled to once again become Great Place To Work-Certified. At TruChoice, employees are the heart and soul of our organization, and their experience is our top priority, said Scott Wheeler, Chief Marketing Officer of TruChoice. This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication and hard work of our team, and it reaffirms that efforts to prioritize employees' well-being and satisfaction have been successful. Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, brings more than 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help ...

–News Direct– Financial Gravity Companies, Inc. (OTC: FGCO), a leading provider of innovative financial services solutions, is excited to welcome Kaili Winters back to Financial Gravity as our Chief Compliance Officer and Strategy Implementation Lead Kaili Winters brings a wealth of experience in the financial services industry to Financial Gravity. She specializes in helping ensure regulatory adherence and risk management. Kaili navigates complex regulatory landscapes with precision, helping ensure that her firm and clients remain compliant with ever-evolving regulations. She is adept at developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures, conducting audits, and providing training to help ensure a culture of compliance throughout the organization. Kaili's dedication t...

–News Direct– The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) continues its pattern of lining the pockets of top executives while slashing the pay for line-level union workers nationwide. While top BOP executives, administrators, and wardens enjoy significant bonuses, line-level public safety union workers continue to bear the brunt of indiscriminate pay cuts and slashed retention pay programs. At FCI Thomson (IL), line-level workers were informed just before Christmas 2023 that their 25% retention pay would be slashed. Meanwhile failed wardens and other management staff would receive $14,000 – $30,000 in bonuses and compensation. A FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) revealed these bonuses were paid out in 2023 while the retention pay was cut at FCI Thomson: Former FCI Thomson Warden Thomas Bergami receive...

–News Direct– PathAI, a global leader in AI-powered pathology, today announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud at Bio-IT World Conference & Expo to help biopharma companies and anatomic pathology (AP) labs accelerate the adoption of AI and digital pathology. PathAIs AISight1 Intelligent Image Management System (IMS) is an AI-native IMS that seamlessly blends PathAI and third-party algorithms into a single laboratory workflow and image analysis platform, providing researchers and pathologists direct access to powerful biomarker quantification tools that have the potential to increase lab operational efficiency and aid in disease staging and scoring. PathAI will leverage Google Clouds infrastructure to bring AISight to more biopharma companies and AP labs worldwide, enab...