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Dilated Cardiomyopathy Foundation Announces the Launch of the Genetic CardioMYopathy Awareness Consortium (GCAC)

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Dilated Cardiomyopathy Foundation Announces the Launch of the Genetic CardioMYopathy Awareness Consortium (GCAC)
GCAC aims to raise awareness about the impact of genetic testing in diagnosing and treating genetic cardiomyopathy

The Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Foundation is proud to announce the official launch of the Genetic CardioMYopathy Awareness Consortium (GCAC). Created in partnership with eight U.S.-based cardiomyopathy patient groups, the GCAC was formed to raise awareness about the role genetic testing plays in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic cardiomyopathy and help connect more people with affordable, accessible genetic testing.

"Genetic testing can truly save lives," said Greg Ruf, President of the DCM Foundation Board of Directors. "By understanding your risk for genetic cardiomyopathy, you can not only protect yourself by working with your cardiologist to manage your condition, but also protect your family who may have the same genetic mutation." 

Close to half of all cardiomyopathy cases have some type of genetic basis or are inherited but only a very small percentage of diagnosed cardiomyopathy patients are ever asked to get genetically tested by their cardiologists even though their governing organizations recommend genetic testing. 

From first sitting down with a genetic counselor to understand the testing process and your results to sharing those results with your family, the GCAC website provides step-by-step support to make sure patients feel informed and empowered during the genetic testing process. To learn more, please visit geneticcardiomyopathy.org.

You should consider getting genetic testing if:

  1. You have been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and it was not caused by heart attack or coronary artery disease;
  2. Someone in your immediate family has been diagnosed or tested positive for inherited cardiomyopathy; 
  3. Or one or more close relatives (especially younger than 40 years old) has died unexpectedly from cardiac arrest or heart attack with no sign of heart disease.

In addition to the DCM Foundation, other patient-partner organizations supporting the GCAC include: the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN), the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation, Global Heart Hub, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association, Heart Brothers Foundation, Mended Hearts, SADS Foundation, Team Titin and WomenHeart. 

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About the Dilated Cardiomyopathy Foundation

Launched in 2017, the DCM Foundation provides hope and support to patients and families with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) through research, advocacy and education. The DCM Foundation is dedicated to helping patients and their families by providing educational resources about DCM and genetic testing. For more information, visit dcmfoundation.org.

Contact Information:
Greg Ruf
President, Board of Directors DCM Foundation
[email protected]


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Greener Grass With Less Work: Mountain View Seeds Unveils New Nationwide Line of A-LIST Approved Grass Seed Products

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Greener Grass With Less Work: Mountain View Seeds Unveils New Nationwide Line of A-LIST Approved Grass Seed Products
New A-LIST Approved Grass Seed Products Available Everywhere

Mountain View Seeds, a global leader in home lawn technology, is releasing a new line of A-LIST-approved grass seed products available nationwide. These revolutionary new products offer homeowners and lawn enthusiasts a broad range of solutions for both new seedings and existing lawns. Mountain View Seeds' professional-grade grass seed outperforms the leading brand in NTEP turf quality scores for a beautiful, greener lawn that is healthier and more durable. Mountain View Seeds is guaranteed to grow and produces a thicker, heat and drought-resistant lawn with less fertilizer, less water and less mowing. Each product is blended with a specific use in mind.

A-LIST REGIONAL MIXES

A-LIST approved Northeast, Midwest, Ohio State, and Pennsylvania State mixes have been carefully crafted using university NTEP data and are specifically designed to thrive in their respective regions. These mixes require less fertilizer, less water, and less pesticides, making them not only easy to maintain but also better for the environment.

In addition to their practical benefits, A-LIST-approved turf grasses are also part of the Mountain View Seeds mission to preserve the natural environment. Mountain View Seeds believes that a beautiful lawn can coexist with a healthy ecosystem, and the A-LIST regional mixes are a reflection of that commitment. Mountain View Seeds has developed a grass seed mix that is perfect for home lawns in the Northeast, Midwest, Ohio or Pennsylvania. Choose an A-LIST-approved blend and experience the beauty and sustainability of Mountain View Seeds.

DROUGHT DEFY

Mountain View Seeds Drought Defy mix has been developed to help maximize a lawn's performance while minimizing the need for excessive inputs. It is A-LIST approved, which means it has been tested by universities and the NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) to combine high-quality turf and low-input performance, to give added benefits such as reduced watering while needing less chemical and fertilizer inputs. This means a healthy, dark green lawn with less time, money and effort. Drought Defy uses top-rated Turf-type Tall Fescue to help prevent a common and frustrating occurrence, summer burnout. 

SUN & SHADE

This mix contains some of the best Turf-type Tall Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, and Perennial Ryegrass varieties on the market. It is A-LIST approved, which means it has been tested by universities and the NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) to combine high-quality turf and low-input performance, to give the added benefits of reduced watering and less chemical/fertilizer inputs.

STADIUM MIX

The same high-quality seed that's used on some of the country's elite professional and collegiate sports fields is now available to consumers. This mix contains some of the best-performing Kentucky Bluegrass cultivars on the market. Mountain View Seeds also added a pinch of Perennial Ryegrass to help as a nurse plant due to the slower germination of Kentucky Bluegrass. It is A-LIST approved, which means it has been tested by universities and the NTEP (National Turfgrass Evaluation Program) to combine high-quality turf and low-input performance for added benefits such as reduced watering while needing less chemical and fertilizer inputs.

All of the Mountain View Seeds products contain seed coated with the Watergard Nutrition Package (NP), which helps provide the seed with the nutrients it needs to get off to a healthy start while also helping to prevent the seed from drying out and failing to establish. Watergard NP provides the seed 2X the water retention to help create a safety net in case a day of watering is missed. 

Mountain View Seeds is proud to be farmer-owned. Being farmer-owned ensures that the high quality and performance standards the market demands are never compromised. So, whether it's an NFL, MLS, MLB or PGA groundskeeper or a homeowner, the same care and attention is placed on every pound of seed produced and sold. In their inaugural launch, customers can find this new professional quality seed in select Lowes, Blaines, Fleet Farm, Do-it-Best and Independent Garden Center locations across the Midwest and Northeast. Visit www.mvslawn.com for more information. Mountain View Seeds...We believe in Better.

Contact Information:
Jeremy Husen
Director of Marketing
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(503) 364-3353


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Aerial Vantage to Participate in Newchip’s Online Demo Week

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Aerial Vantage to Participate in Newchip’s Online Demo Week
The aerial imagery analytics company will present to potential investors as one of the top applicants accepted into the Newchip Accelerator program.

Aerial Vantage (aerialvantage.us) is pleased to announce participation in Newchip's Online Demo Week, March 27-31. The aerial imagery, software, and analytics company will be among over 100 startups presenting to potential investors through the Newchip Accelerator program. Aerial Vantage is raising a Seed Round of funding to support expansion of its operations to Michigan this year.

Newchip's renowned global accelerator program is designed to provide all the skills and tools seed-stage founders need to rapidly fund, build and scale their companies. Aerial Vantage was recently accepted into this highly competitive program and will successfully graduate next month.

Aerial Vantage will present on March 30 as part of the Data, Analytics, and Cybersecurity segment. Newchip's Online Demo Week is a free, online, event that will be live-streamed to investors, entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, students, academics, and community leaders worldwide.

"We are very excited to participate in the Newchip Online Demo Week," said Chris Brinton, Chair of the Board. "The Aerial Vantage team looks forward to sharing our vision of creating a more sustainable, efficient future for industries powered by cutting-edge AI technology and enabling customers to better utilize aerial data to meet their goals with thousands of investors worldwide. See you there!"

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About Aerial Vantage

Aerial Vantage, an aerial imagery, software, and analytics company headquartered in Washington, D.C., has a multi-faceted vision to lead the industry toward safe, efficient, and economically viable VLOS and BVLOS operations. Business capabilities include Accelerate, a UAS operations, and data management SaaS platform, advanced data analytics, and drone operations as a service.

About Newchip

Newchip is an online, global startup accelerator led by a world-class team of entrepreneurs and investors. It was designed to provide founders with the tools needed to rapidly fund, build, and scale. Since its inception in 2019, the equity-free, remote accelerator has enabled over 2,500 startups from 50+ countries to raise over $2.2 billion in funding with an estimated $9B portfolio. It has three distinct six-month accelerator programs based on company stage: Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A. Its vast network of global investors, strategic partners, and mentors guide companies from team building and prototype development to securing high-profile VC investment, corporate partnerships, and everything in-between. To learn more, visit https://launch.newchip.com/.

Contact Information:
Chris Brinton
Chair of the Board
[email protected]
(703) 980-3961

Tom Davis
Chief Operating Officer
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Equipped MD Inc. Announces Expansion of Product Offering With Mindray Ultrasound Systems

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Equipped MD Inc. Announces Expansion of Product Offering With Mindray Ultrasound Systems

Equipped MD Inc., a leading provider of medical equipment, is pleased to announce the expansion of its product offering to include Mindray ultrasound systems. With this new addition, Equipped MD is now able to provide customers with a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging solutions, including x-ray machines, c-arms, and ultrasound systems.

Mindray is a world-renowned manufacturer of medical equipment, known for its innovative and high-quality ultrasound systems. The addition of Mindray ultrasound systems to Equipped MD's product offering will allow healthcare providers to access cutting-edge technology that can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions.

"We are thrilled to offer Mindray ultrasound systems to our customers," said Equipped MD CEO Kristopher Derentz. "By expanding our product offering to include these state-of-the-art systems, we can provide healthcare providers with the tools they need to deliver the highest level of care to their patients."

Mindray ultrasound systems are designed to be user-friendly and versatile, making them suitable for use in a variety of clinical settings. These systems provide clear and detailed images that can aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, Mindray ultrasound systems are known for their durability and reliability, ensuring that healthcare providers can depend on them for years to come.

Equipped MD is committed to providing its customers with the latest technology and the highest level of customer service. With the addition of Mindray ultrasound systems to its product offering, Equipped MD is able to offer customers a wider range of diagnostic imaging solutions than ever before.

For more information about Equipped MD's ultrasound product offerings, please visit https://www.ultrasoundsmd.com.

About Equipped MD

Equipped MD is a leading provider of medical equipment, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging solutions, including X-ray systems, c-arms and ultrasound systems. With a commitment to providing the latest technology and the highest level of customer service, Equipped MD has become a trusted partner to healthcare providers nationwide.

Contact Information:
Kristopher Derentz
CEO
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833-838-8380


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OneMain Financial: Items That Can Be Used as Collateral for a Secured Loan

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OneMain Financial: Items That Can Be Used as Collateral for a Secured Loan

OneMain Financial: A secured loan is backed by collateral, an asset such as a car or a house. When a borrower pledges collateral, the risk to the lender is reduced, and it may be easier to get a loan than if the loan was unsecured. However, if the borrower fails to make payments for a secured loan, the lender can seize the collateral. Therefore, getting a secured loan is only wise when the borrower is confident they can repay it. 

Types of collateral  

  • The several types of collateral borrowers can use for a secured personal loan include: 
  • Houses 
  • Cars 
  • Boats 
  • Cash in savings accounts 
  • Cash in a certificate of deposit (CD) 
  • Stocks and bonds 
  • Fine art, jewelry, precious metals, antiques, and collectibles 

Pros of a secured loan 

A secured loan that's tied to collateral has some benefits, including: 

  • Easier to qualify for a loan: If a consumer has no credit or bad credit, it may be easier to obtain a loan if collateral is available. Also, since pledging collateral can reduce lender risk, the loan amount may be more than if no collateral was available. 
  • Lower interest rate: A secured loan may have a lower interest rate than an unsecured loan.  
  • May improve credit: If the borrower makes on-time payments, they may be able to establish credit or improve their current credit history because most lenders will report the borrower's payment history to the three major credit bureaus. 

Cons of a secured loan 

While a loan secured by collateral may have some benefits, drawbacks may include the following:  

  • Collateral is required: A secured loan is not an option unless the borrower has collateral. This may be a house, car, boat, or anything else of value that's acceptable to the lender. 
  • Collateral can be forfeited: If the borrower defaults on a secured loan, the lender will have the right to seize the collateral.  
  • Potential use restrictions: Many lenders are flexible with how the borrower may use the proceeds of a secured loan. Some lenders, however, are strict and will not allow the loan to be used for purposes like education costs or gambling. 

What to know before signing a loan agreement 

Not all secured loans are created equal. Before the consumer signs on the dotted line, they should research to learn about all available loan options. Before moving forward with a loan, it's important that the consumer understands and accepts conditions like these: 

  • Interest rate 
  • Fees 
  • Repayment schedule 
  • Monthly payments 
  • Whether there are penalties for an early payoff 
  • Payment flexibility in the event of financial hardship 

The Bottom Line 

Secured loans are an option for consumers with something of value to pledge as collateral and believe they can repay the loan in full and on time. Before committing to this type of loan, it's in the consumer's best interest to shop around and compare various lenders and their products.  

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review

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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Review

PLOT: A thief and his team find themselves on an epic quest, one putting him in search of his daughter. Monsters, mayhem, and more ensue – with a healthy dose of humor.

REVIEW: In this year of sequels, we have something a little different but very familiar to many. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, directed by John Francis Daley (who you may remember from Freaks & Geeks) and Jonathan Goldstein, is another big-screen adaptation of the popular interactive game. The last time a D&D movie played in the cinema was the less-than-stellar 2000 feature starring Justin Whalin and Jeremy Irons, which made little of an impression. It certainly didn’t meet the expectations of critics or audiences. At all. The upcoming film stars Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez as Edgin and Holga, hapless thieves on a desperate journey. Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Rege-Jean Page, and Hugh Grant join the two in this light-hearted – and really fun – action adventure.

Edgin (Pine) and Holga (Rodriguez) are partners in crime. Once upon a time, they were part of a lively group of thieves who worked together, but the two found that their old pal Forge (Grant) had betrayed them in a big way. The two make for a daring prison escape and attempt to go after Edgin’s daughter Kira (Chloe Coleman), whom Forge has convinced that her father abandoned her for treasures. Instead of just watching over the girl, Forge has conned his way into power, yet only for his greedy intent. In hopes of taking sweet revenge on the villain, Edgin convinces Simon (Smith), Doric (Lillis), and Xenk (Page) – all with character traits familiar to D&D players – to ride out and rescue Kira, plus take all the riches they can from the crooked Forge.

My experience with D&D is quite limited, but it’s impossible not to go into this film wondering how well the filmmakers capture the magic of the game. While they continually say imagination can be far more vivid than a movie adaptation, the latest feature satisfactorily brings the game’s energy to cinematic life. And for a just over two-hour flick, it stays within its welcome. The pacing and the energy run throughout, making for an engaging watch. Even still, the editing and some sequences don’t fully work. I seem to remember a moment or two where I was wondering what the hell just happened in terms of cuts. It was occasionally messy, but that can sometimes work regarding the spirit of this story.

The best part of this adaptation is the cast of merry thieves. Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriquez are delightful together. Every single scene with the two brings on the fun. Pine’s goofy leading man who constantly relies on his far more capable Rodriguez works in spades. And it certainly helps that Ms. Rodriguez is so utterly convincing when kicking big guys’ asses. Her fight sequences are terrific, and Mr. Pine’s comic relief during them is also a blast. These two are so good; I’d love to see another film on their chemistry alone.

In addition to Pine and Rodriquez, the remaining Dungeons & Dragons cast members are incredibly engaging. Hugh Grant should play more villains after his brilliant work in Paddington 2 and this. The actor is charismatic in this type of role. Grant portrays the very definition of a smooth criminal with a little smug humor. In addition, the trio of talent that joins Edgin and Holga are all delightful. Rege-Jean Page, Justice Smith, and Sophia Lillis beautifully round out the merry band of thieves. All the actors are terrific here as they deal with each other and the fantastical world they are in. And Rege-Jean Page is one of the most charismatic fellas you’ll see on-screen this year.

The magical element of D&D is all here. The creatures on-screen all represent the magic beasts that players worldwide should be familiar with. It also helps that the effects are impressive enough, especially considering the humorous element. It’s hard to bring this kind of humor into a period adventure without risking being shlocky or overtly silly. Yet both Daley and Goldstein seem to understand the nature of Dungeons & Dragons. The fantasy and comedic elements are impressive enough to hope this film may lead to a refreshing new franchise.

Dungeons & Dragons is far more fun than I’d anticipated. And while it may not be perfect, the excellent cast and the charming script make it one of the most cheerful early surprises of 2023. It’s funny, adventurous, entertaining, and does a good enough job of creating a world worthy of revisiting in a sequel. I wonder if those who make D&D a massive part of their lives will respond even more to the film. Watching Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, and the rest of this cast made this a pleasant moviegoing experience. It’s the kind of flick where you can enjoy popcorn and soda with a little fantasy-driven action, humor, and even a bit of sweetness on the big screen before you, thanks to this lively cast and script.

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Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/dungeons-dragons-honor-among-thieves-review/

Spectral MD Announces U.S. Burn AI Clinical Training Study Enrollment Completion

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Spectral MD Announces U.S. Burn AI Clinical Training Study Enrollment Completion
Successful completion of clinical study enrollment paves way for next phase of BARDA funding. Data used to finalize DeepView AI®-Burn algorithm.

Spectral MD Holdings, Ltd. (AIM: SMD), a predictive analytics company with proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and optical technology for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in wound care, announces the completion of enrollment for its U.S. Burn AI Training Study ("Training Study") supported by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

The Company is using the data collected from adult and pediatric subjects enrolled in the study to finalize the DeepView AI®-Burn algorithm and make sample size determinations for its U.S. Burn AI Validation Study ("Validation Study"), which is expected to start in H2 2023.

The Training Study was performed across 11 leading burn centers in the U.S. and was expanded in August 2022 with BARDA's support to include additional pediatric sites and U.S. Emergency Departments ("EDs"). Enrollment completion fulfills this phase of the Company's contractual requirements with BARDA. The Company is aligning its efforts to complete the necessary requirements for the upcoming Validation Study.

The Validation Study will generate an independent dataset with subjects enrolled across different U.S. study sites from the Training Study. This is a requirement for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove bias from the results ahead of the Company's DeepView AI®-Burn FDA regulatory submission, planned in 2024.

Wensheng Fan, Chief Executive Officer of Spectral MD, stated: "The completion of enrollment in our Burn AI Training Study represents a significant milestone for Spectral MD, as it meets our contractual obligations with BARDA, paving the way for the final stage of clinical development for DeepView AI®-Burn. With BARDA's invaluable support, we anticipate initiating our Burn AI Validation Study in the second half of 2023, and we remain committed to our partnership to deliver a non-invasive imaging platform for the U.S. government that enables physicians to accurately and instantaneously assess the severity of burns in mass-casualty events."

Dr. Jeffrey Carter, Chief Medical Consultant, and National Principal Investigator for the Training Study, said: "Today's milestone represents another exciting step forward as we advance the development of the DeepView™ technology for burn wound healing assessment. We successfully reached study enrollment completion on schedule, in our largest clinical trial to date, reflecting the high interest from patients and physicians in a 'Day One' burn wound healing assessment."

Currently, there are only 250 burn surgeons in the U.S., or 0.3% of the 84,000 members of the American College of Surgeons. The decline in burn experts, education, and experience has left large regions of the U.S. without the ability to accurately assess burn wound healing or burn wound size, resulting in unnecessary transfers from EDs to burn centers and unnecessary days in the hospital while surgeons reassess burn wounds for surgery. DeepView™ uniquely addresses these challenges by aiding clinicians in accurately assessing burn wound healing potential on 'Day One'. DeepView AI®-Burn currently has a wound healing diagnostic accuracy of 92%, significantly above physician clinical judgment accuracy of between 50-75%.

This project has been supported in whole or in part with federal funds from the Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response; Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), under contract number 75A50119C00033.  

For further information, please contact: [email protected]

About Spectral MD:                                                                  

We are a dedicated team of forward-thinkers striving to revolutionize the management of wound care by "Seeing the Unknown"® with our DeepView® Wound Imaging System.

www.spectralmd.com

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Caspar’s ChatGPT Integration Empowers Nurses with Interpretable Health Insights

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Caspar’s ChatGPT Integration Empowers Nurses with Interpretable Health Insights
Nurses can access relevant information at their fingertips, enabling faster and more accurate health issue identification


Caspar ChatGPT Integration

Caspar ChatGPT Integration

Caspar, the leader in non-intrusive in-home sensing technology, has integrated ChatGPT, an AI-powered conversational platform, to enhance the caregiving experience for nurses and residents.

With ChatGPT's parsing of information from the Internet, nurses can access relevant information at their fingertips. However, a recent study by Alkaissi and McFarlane[1] highlighted that without proper context, ChatGPT's output could be misinterpreted or irrelevant.

This is where Caspar comes in. "Caspar's generative AI has access to 24/7 in-home data with which it builds a model for minute-by-minute behavioral predictions about residents, summarized in the form of alerts and observations for nurses and caregivers," says Corey Gates, VP of Engineering at Caspar. "When linked with ChatGPT's input layer, pertinent context is provided, enabling faster and more accurate issue identification."

The system is now available with the Caspar Care App on iOS, Android, and the Web. Using this seamless interface, nurses are providing better care to residents and improving their quality of life. With Caspar, caregivers are detecting issues related to sleep, restlessness, fall, etc. "Physicians and caregivers create interventions based on data and revise care plans," says Lee Ann Bailey-Clayton, Director of Health Services, The Forest at Duke.

"Caspar is excited to integrate ChatGPT and bring the conversational platform to the forefront of senior caregiving," says Ashutosh Saxena, CEO and co-founder of Caspar. "We believe that our combined technologies will help caregivers provide the best possible care for residents."

To learn more about this innovative solution and deploy it in your community, contact Caspar today.

[1] Alkaissi and McFarlane. "Artificial hallucinations in ChatGPT: implications in scientific writing." Cureus 15.2 (2023).

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The House Across the Lake: Paul Feig might direct Riley Sager thriller for Netflix

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The House Across the Lake: Paul Feig might direct Riley Sager thriller for Netflix

Paul Feig is producing and might direct an adaptation of author Riley Sager’s thriller novel The House Across the Lake for Netflix

Paul Feig is still waiting for Universal to give him the chance to make his monster movie Dark Army, a project that was first announced back in 2019. But while he waits, he’s keeping and busy, and Deadline reports that he might have just found his next directing gig. A film adaptation of the Riley Sager thriller novel The House Across the Lake (pick up a copy HERE) is set up at the Netflix streaming service, with Feig and Laura Fischer producing for Feigco and Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti, and Mike McGrath producing for Berlanti-Schechter Films – and it’s said that Feig is considering directing the film himself.

Whoever ends up directing The House Across the Lake will be bringing the following story to the screen: Casey Fletcher is a recently widowed actress trying to escape a streak of bad press. She retreats to the peace and quiet of her family’s lake house in Vermont. Armed with a pair of binoculars and several bottles of bourbon, she passes the time watching Tom and Katherine Royce, the glamorous couple living in the house across the lake. They make for good viewing — a tech innovator, Tom is rich, and a former model, Katherine is gorgeous. One day on the lake, Casey saves Katherine from drowning, and the two strike up a budding friendship. The more they get to know each other — and the longer Casey watches — it becomes clear that Katherine and Tom’s marriage isn’t as perfect as it appears. When Katherine suddenly vanishes, Casey becomes consumed with finding out what happened to her. In the process, she uncovers eerie, darker truths that turn a tale of voyeurism and suspicion into a story of guilt, obsession and how looks can be very deceiving.

I haven’t read Sager’s novel, but that sounds like a great set-up for a thriller to me. I look forward to seeing how this project is going to turn out – and I’m definitely going to be seeking out the book to read before the movie is released.

How does The House Across the Lake sound to you? Have you read the book, and if so, are you interested in seeing a movie based on it? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Feig’s previous directing credits include Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, Ghostbusters, A Simple Favor, Last Christmas, and The School for Good and Evil.

Originally published at https://www.joblo.com/the-house-across-the-lake-paul-feig/

The 2nd HTVRONT Fans Carnival is on Its Way

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The 2nd HTVRONT Fans Carnival is on Its Way
HTVRONT, the popular handicraft brand, will have its 2nd Fans Carnival Sale from April 6th-12th, 2023.

HTVRONT, as one of the most popular brands in the do-it-yourself industry, is going to embrace its second Fans Carnival coming in April 2023, together with its sister brand, LOKLIK. This event will last seven days, from April 6th to April 12th, offering their customers numerous great deals and limited pre-sale seats for the new cutting machine, LOKLIK Crafter.

Herman, the top executive of HTVRONT, said that "The increasing development of HTVRONT is tied closely to crafters' relentless pursuit of enthusiasm in life. And that's what powered us to keep going on and will go further."

Its products have attracted 10 million craft lovers from over 50 countries, and on this fifth anniversary, HTVRONT will link to a dozen of popular international shopping platforms and release a certain amount of mystery gifts for its friends.

In addition, various of HTVRONT's hit products, like heat transfer vinyl, adhesive vinyl, sublimation paper, and an abundance of tool accessories, will be packed in bundles with diverse colors and patterns. Users are allowed to magnify the innovation and possibilities in all kinds of creative activities. 

The executive also added that in this event, HTVRONT and LOKLIK, the new star of craft machine brands, will work together to bring a more worthwhile treat for craft lovers. The newest ultra-quiet cutting machine, LOKLIK Crafter, which had recently finished its crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo, one of the world's biggest crowdfunding stages, is set to go on sale at the Fans Carnival with an early-bird price.

This intelligent cutting machine is highly praised for its family-friendly noise-reducing technology, delivering its customers a soothing craft experience at home and even at night. Moreover, combined with its self-developed blade and selected step motor, LOKLIK Crafter is tested to be around 20% faster than its counterparts available on the market.

And from April 27th to 28th, 2023, these two innovative brands will meet their fans at GPX in Charlotte, US, showcasing their newest product, Mug Heat Press, and more.

HTVRONT, established on April 9th, 2018, focuses on providing user-friendly and better value-for-money products for craft lovers. During its five years of business striving to spread innovative culture and lifestyle worldwide, it has now completely realized the integration of self-research, production, and sales along with a robust business system that includes global supply chains, affiliated warehouses in different countries, an efficient logistics system, and an independent production workshop spanning over 12,000² meters.

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