LONG BEACH, Calif. - January 4, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
Nicolette, Inc., a digital health pioneer focused on patient education and data tools, today announced the US Patent and Trademark Office has issued a new patent (No.11,432,720). The patent protects Nicolette's NicoBoard technology, specifically the transformation of a patient's raw health data from their electronic health record (EHR) into easy-to-use tools such as tailored education content, natural-language insights, interactive visuals, and action prompts.
"From ideation to prototype to thousands of successful user experiences, our team has executed well by building tech that puts the patient at the center of care," says Phil Martie, co-founder and CEO at Nicolette. "This patent is an acknowledgment that we are the first to transform data in a truly patient-centric way, delivering it as an integrated part of healthcare."
Seth Brickman, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, adds, "The ability to transform a patient's raw health data into something that helps them and improves outcomes is what drives the Nicolette team. This patent recognizes the impact NicoBoard has on people's lives."
Nicolette's technology will continue to focus on NICU patients through 2023, with its first expansion to new inpatient departments near the end of the year. The patent extends to these new areas of growth.
INCHEON, South Korea - January 4, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
Incheon of South Korea is known for Incheon international airport, but it is also a great city for K-tour. Popular Korean content such as K-drama 'Squid Game' from Netflix, K-movie 'Decision to Leave' - which was appreciated by Cannes Film Festival - BTS's music video 'Permission to Dance', and much other K content was filmed there. Incheon is filled with internationally beloved K-tour locations and it would be a shame to miss out on all the fun.
Incheon is an attractive tourist destination for K-tour. In order to make a visit more comfortable and easy, Incheon Tourism Organization is providing 'Incheon Easy' application for domestic and international tourists.
▶ A smart application for your comfortable and easy travel in Incheon, 'Incheon Easy'. Incheon's travel elements and smart technology are combined into 'Incheon Easy'. It functions diversely and provides smart travel for everyone. 'Audio Guide', 'AI Recommend Pass', and 'Smart Coupon' are 3 functions that can be useful especially for international tourists, therefore highly recommended.
① Audio guide, the travel is music to your ears. The audio guide of 'Incheon Easy' is a function that assists travel with rich stories without an actual guide. It guides travelers through Incheon's main tourist sights such as Chinatown, Open Port, Hongyemun and Sinpo street, Sinpo International Market, etc. Also, themed audio guide lets you time travel from Incheon station to Open Port by accomplishing missions. 'Incheon Easy' is provided in different languages such as English, Chinese, and Japanese and with the audio guide, travel can be richer and merrier, even if traveling alone.
② AI Recommend Pass. Travel recommendation to your taste. The 'AI Recommend Pass' of 'Incheon Easy' should be used to suit one's taste when traveling Incheon. By answering the AI survey, it recommends tourist attractions and itineraries that are suitable for the traveler. The completed itinerary is provided in the forms of MY PASS map and a guidebook. The guidebook also provides opening hours and phone numbers of recommended tourist sights so that one can easily inquire and make a reservation.
③ Smart Coupon, full of discount benefits. Other recommended features. Smart coupons provided by 'Incheon Easy' is a 'lifehack' that can't be overlooked. There are from 5~10% discount coupons to free coupons for various restaurants, cafes, and activities that can help with travel expenses and enrich travel.
Through the app, the traveler can also reserve and pay for different rides such as Incheon City Tour bus, Wolmi Sea train, etc. If there is any inconvenience due to language barriers, Incheon recommends using 1330Text chat. It is provided in different languages.
For those who would like to enjoy their travel free from a conventional group tour and be smart, 'Incheon Easy' would be a great alternative that could save expenses and time. 'Incheon Easy' is receiving positive reviews from its users; "It was convenient to download the travel information beforehand and save nearby restaurants and cafes according to my plan.", "I had a fulfilling trip by using recommended itinerary, self-storage, vouchers, etc."
Since South Korea is reopening its doors to tourists, Incheon is an attractive tourist destination for foreign tourists who are planning a K-tour. If you are planning on visiting Korea and Incheon, 'Incheon Easy' app is highly recommended for comfortable and easy travel.
Incheon Easy can be downloaded on Google Play and Apple Store for free. *Incheon Easy homepage https://m.incheoneasy.com
DEARBORN, Mich. - January 4, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
For the 17th consecutive year, DFCU Financial infuses dollars into local communities with its unprecedented Cash Back payout. Eligible members will receive $38.2 million this year for a total of more than $430 million paid back through the program since its inception. The 2023 payment—the credit union's own local stimulus package—is the largest in the program's history and was deposited into the accounts of more than 100,000 members, based on their total relationship with DFCU Financial.
"Our diversified business model and top-tier industry performance have allowed DFCU Financial to pay a significant dividend to our membership since 2006," said President & CEO Ryan Goldberg. "We are proud to share the income of our company with the members that contribute to its success. It is very encouraging to hear stories from members each year of how the Cash Back dividend makes a difference in their financial lives."
The payout to members is calculated based on each member's total relationship with DFCU Financial. Qualifying members receive a one-half percent (0.50%) Cash Back on their average yearly deposit AND loan balances—a key differentiator—with each eligible member receiving at least $50.
For example:
+ $150,000 Mortgage
+ $2,000 Savings
+ $1,000 Checking
+ $12,000 Auto Loan
+ $25,000 Home Equity Line of Credit
$190,000 Total Relationship
x 0.50% Cash Back
$950 deposited into member's account!
DFCU is the only financial institution in the nation to pay members an average of $20 million for the last 17 consecutive years. Goldberg points to the dividend as a significant differentiator between the $6 billion credit union and other financial institutions. "There is not another financial institution that offers what we offer," stressed Goldberg. "With our recent merger with First Citrus Bank in Tampa Bay, we look forward to infusing these payout dollars into those communities and supporting those members as well. We fully expect our new Florida members to benefit from our retail banking solutions, such as mortgages, consumer lending, and investment services."
The credit union continually reinvests in its membership with new branches and financial literacy education for all ages. DFCU Financial currently operates 27 full-service branches in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, and now six branches in the Tampa Bay area. All who live, work, go to school, or worship in Michigan or the Tampa Bay area are eligible for membership. For more information and to find out how you can join, call 888.336.2700 or visit dfcufinancial.com.
While the DFCU Financial Board of Directors intends to pay Cash Back every year, and has done so since 2006, Cash Back is not guaranteed and will depend on our financial performance and other factors. Annual Cash Back payments are limited to an aggregate of $10,000 for each tax-reported owner. The IRS requires that Cash Back for an IRA be paid to the same IRA account and that it be open when Cash Back is deposited. Cash Back to Business Banking members is subject to additional terms. Anyone who causes DFCU Financial a loss for any reason is not eligible for Cash Back.
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Peggy Richard
Director of Communications [email protected]
313-405-0711
DUBAI, Arab Emirates - January 4, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
PrayerTimeDubai.AE announces the release of its 2023 UAE and Dubai prayer time calendar. PrayerTimeDubai.AE is the best website in the UAE, with an automatic and authentic timetable that contains prayer times for Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi and all other cities in the UAE.
Muslims are required as one of the Five Pillars of Islam to perform Salat (prayer) five times a day. Islam is the official religion of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.
How many times do Muslims pray each day?
Salat (or prayers) are performed at the following times every day:
Fajr: dawn prayer
Dhuhr: midday prayer
Asr: late afternoon prayer
Maghrib: sunset prayer
Isha: evening prayer
Prayer times vary around the world, as they are calculated based on the position of the sun. At each prayer time, there is a set number of "rakat" or "rak'ah", prescribed movements and words must be performed.
Prayer Time Dubai is the official timetable and calendar in the UAE that calculates the exact prayer time in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai. You can check the prayer time today and daily for the following cities in the UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain.
The "Call to Prayer"
The prayer times, as detailed above, are made known by a Muezzin (caller), where "Adhan" is recited, usually from loudspeakers in a mosque. You will likely hear the call to prayer from most places in the city.
"Iqamah", the internal call for prayer, is performed 20 minutes after Adhan (25 minutes after Fajr and 5 minutes after Maghrib) to establish that prayers are about to start.
Midday prayers on a Friday ("Jumu'ah") are of particular importance as they are congregational prayers.
Lingoda, one of the top global online language schools, has launched a new brand campaign all about celebrating language wins. In a nutshell, a language win can be defined as any success - small or large - that a person experiences in their language learning journey. And whether that may be flawlessly ordering a coffee in German for the first time while on vacation in Berlin, or finally watching that Spanish-language Netflix show without subtitles, Lingoda's campaign seeks to transform those magical moments into a celebration of the wins that language learners experience every day.
And to help language learners get a jump start on their language wins for 2023, Lingoda is offering 30% off the first month of classes to new students throughout the month of January.
Lingoda's in-house team of experts designed the curriculum in such a way that students start building conversational confidence from day one - as this is one of the most difficult hurdles of learning a new language. The focus of each class is to get students speaking as much, and as soon, as possible. With plenty of time to practice in immersive online classes, Lingoda students will feel confident to go out into the real world and rack up endless language wins. In fact, 95% of language students say that they speak more confidently after learning with Lingoda.
The pace at which language wins will occur can also be determined by every student individually. The learning intensity is entirely up to the student as Lingoda classes are available 24/7 to fit anyone's schedule at every level.
And with all Lingoda teachers vetted and hand-picked by an internal team of current and former language teachers, Lingoda ensures a high-quality experience in each class that will guide all Lingoda students to their next language win.
"We know that learning a language is hard. So when you have those moments of 'success' it all becomes worth it. For our learners, a winning moment can come in all sizes - small, big or great," says Dominic Rowell, Lingoda CEO. "When you learn with Lingoda, there's no end to what you can accomplish. We don't stop at the first win and neither should you. It's all about progression, ambition and success. And with Lingoda, you can be confident that we have the expertise to help you achieve all those winning moments."
ABOUT LINGODA
Lingoda is one of the top online language schools. Founded in Berlin, Germany, in 2013, we provide convenient and accessible online language courses in German, English, Business English, French and Spanish to over 100,000 students worldwide. With almost 550,000 classes available per year and accessible 24/7, our mission is to build bridges around the world through language learning.
Enhance Sleep Quality With Hecaray Nelf's Contactless, Accurate Sleep Tracker
SHANGHAI, China - January 4, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
Hecaray Nelf is proud to present one of the most cutting-edge sleep-aid solutions in the world at CES, revolutionizing how sleep trackers measure sleep by being specific and touchless, providing the optimal customized sleep solutions to thousands of people they need. As a leading sleep solution provider that can precisely track the sleep cycle and offers meaningful sleep solutions to enhance people's quality of life - will be exhibited at North Hall (No. 8066), CES in Las Vegas, which starts from Jan. 5 through until Jan. 8.
Sleep is a tricky friend these days - with 30 percent of adults in America not getting enough sleep, stress may overtake the body when people don't get enough sleep. With the Hecaray Nelf Sleep Tracking Monitor and App - recording the whole night's sleep, detecting the sleep stages, and analyzing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and heart rate variability (HRV) - Nelf will use the monitored data to understand people's sleep patterns and provide an intelligent solution to improve their sleep quality by emitting special sounds and light in optimal time.
Hecaray Nelf monitors the heart rate variability (HRV), breaths per minute, as well as motion while people sleep - anything that could affect the statistics. After monitoring all of this information, Nelf identifies whether or not users are about to go into light or deep sleep and then recommends a remedy according to what it knows about sleep situations.
It's been proven time and time again that these other products - common competitors such as wearables and contact-based sleep tech - are just plain bad for accuracy. They're based on the false premise of wearing something when users sleep, which doesn't sound comfortable either. In opposition, Hecaray Nelf can provide a hospital-level sleep report, which people can get to know about the signs of Sleep Apnea at home without having to go through painful PSG tests in hospitals or clinics.
Hecaray Nelf features various sounding programs, such as a library of white noise, which has been verified by scientific research to enhance sleep. It also features an intelligent 2-stage wakeup alarm to help people wake up without morning grogginess, or lights that control how much melatonin people produce at night and dawn - all three working together in order to provide users with better quality sleep.
Hecaray is an intelligent sleep all-in-one sleep solution for a better quality of life through its product. With Hecaray's sleep-tracking technology, users will be able to track their own personal data and increase their overall well-being by receiving the optimal sleep solutions tailored by Hecaray. For more information about Hecaray Nelf, click here.
The exciting new partnership will include a soon-to-be-released capsule collection of fresh and vibrant pickleball clothing designed by the brand and Jardim
Lucky In Love is proud to announce a partnership with pickleball player Simone Jardim, a national champion with a passion for sharing her love of the game with others.
As a leader in ladies' fashion activewear, Lucky In Love is excited to see the unprecedented growth of pickleball across the country. As the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. between 2019 and 2021, pickleball introduced the country to a new class of star players, including Jardim.
Jardim is the only pro open player to date to have won gold in singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles in all three major tournaments: Nationals, the U.S. Open, and the Tournament of Champions. The former head coach of Michigan State's women's tennis team, Jardim quickly parlayed an interest in pickleball into a winning career - and the rest is history. She currently runs Simone Jardim Pickleball Camps, a multi-day experience in Naples, Florida, for all pickleball skill levels. Students can get direct instruction from Jardim and her pro team.
Lucky In Love is proud to step into the game behind Jardim and looks forward to collaborating with Jardim on a new capsule collection of innovative, functional, and court-ready pickleball apparel. Jardim shares the brand's passion for fun and fashion and is sure to bring an exciting perspective to Lucky In Love's growing selection of women's pickleball outfits. "This is an exciting time for pickleball players and fans, and I'm thrilled to collaborate with Lucky In Love for what should be a successful and cherished collection," says Jardim.
"The partnership between Lucky In Love and Jardim is just the latest in the brand's growing commitment to meeting the needs of active women and girls who don't want to sacrifice personal style for prowess on the court," says Founder and Creative Director Brad Singer. Visit their website to view Lucky In Love's complete line of pickleball, tennis, and golf apparel and to stay up to date on the release of the new collaborative collection between Lucky In Love and Jardim.
About Lucky in Love
Lucky in Love is a family-owned tennis and golf apparel brand with five generations of experience in the sports apparel market. Based in Florida, Lucky in Love offers fashion-forward designs and fresh releases every month, all to help players look and feel their best both on and off the court. For more information, follow Lucky in Love on Instagram at @shopluckyinlove and @luckyinlovekids and TikTok at @luckyinloveshop, or visit www.shopluckyinlove.com.
Contact Information:
Andrea Cherniak
Director of Sales & Marketing at Lucky in Love [email protected]
Isabella Valle-Riestra
Marketing Assistant at Lucky in Love [email protected]
Northwestern Mutual: When jobseekers receive an offer from a potential employer, it may feel like they've finally made it to the finish line. But candidates still have the opportunity to ask questions and find out if the offer is a good fit for them. This is the time to negotiate pay and other benefits and understand how the new offer compares to a current job or other offers. Keep reading for three essential questions to ask when evaluating a job offer.
What benefits are included in the offer?
A hiring manager or recruiter may provide some indication of the benefits early in the interviewing process, but once an offer is on the table, candidates have an opportunity to ask more specific questions. Employees can take the opportunity to ask about things like health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible hours. The employer may also offer other benefits like upskilling and training (short online courses or even fully funded degree programs), remote work options, and more.
How much vacation time or sick time does the company offer?
Candidates may want to ask about leave policies, including vacation days, sick leave, and company policies regarding sabbaticals and parental leave. This is valuable information to have, and knowing the company offers a two-month sabbatical after three years or generous parental leave may make the offer much more attractive. At the same time, the leave policy may not always be a dealbreaker — there may be instances when it is balanced out by other benefits. For example, a candidate may hesitate to accept an offer from a company that includes fewer vacation days than their current job. But the company may offer flexible working hours or a hybrid working setup that lets employees work from home for some days of the week, which would certainly sweeten the deal. Ultimately, candidates should look for a model that works best for their needs.
How was the salary calculated?
This question, in conjunction with others, can let candidates know where they stand as far as pay negotiations are concerned. If the salary is the standard pay for the position being offered, that may be an indication that there may not be room for negotiating (though it may still make sense to ask). On the other hand, if the salary is based on the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, and skillset, then the candidate may make a case for a better salary based on their own research regarding the industry standard or even best-in-market pay for that role.
Key takeaways
Candidates should bear in mind that negotiation is part of the process, so there's no need to be intimidated. Before negotiating a salary, conducting some research to back up salary expectations is crucial. It's important to clearly communicate your requirements and be straightforward throughout the process. It can also help to be flexible about minor details if the overall package meets expectations.
Contact Information:
Don Klein
Assistant Director - Field & National Grassroots Public Relations [email protected]
1-800-323-7033
New Aquaillumination Blade in multiple sizes and mounting options for saltwater and freshwater aquariums
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - January 4, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
Aperture Pet & Life, the integrated company for some of the largest brands in the aquatics industry, including Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine and AquaIllumination, is pleased to announce the newest light addition to their highly innovative line up of some of the most trusted products by aquarists around the world.
The new light series, Aquaillumination Blade, is the most versatile light ever launched under the EcoTech house of brands. Designed as a strip light. Blade can be paired with other lights and mounted in infinite configurations to best meet aquariums of all sizes and needs. This allows aquarists to choose the right size and spectrum for their tank by using Blade as a standalone light, through mixing and matching multiple Blades or by pairing with other lights already over their aquarium.
Blade is available in four different spectrums:
Refugium: horticultural-based spectrum designed for growing green plants
Grow: marine spectrum mix that is designed around maximizing output in the photosynthetic peaks used by Coral to grow and produce nutrients
Glow: marine spectrum mix that is designed to maximize fluorescence in coral
Freshwater: spectrum designed to maximize output for freshwater aquariums and/or house plants
"We couldn't be more pleased with our new Blade light lineup. We firmly believe that this is by far the most versatile aquarium lighting solution we have ever made, if not the most flexible lighting platform available to hobbyists, period," said Patrick Clasen, President of EcoTech. "Using Blades alone, in multiples, as a Grow and Glow mix, as a supplement to Hydra or Radion pendant lights or over their freshwater tanks, opens up a world of possibility."
Blade lights have on-light control and full control and programmable scheduling capabilities through the AquaIllumination MyAI or the Mobius app, both available in the Apple App store or from Google Play.
The Blade light is available in 7 sizes for Grow, Glow and Freshwater: 12.1in(30.74cm), 21.1in(53.59cm), 30.1in(76.45cm), 39.1in(99.31cm), 48.1in(122.17cm), 57.1in(145.03cm), 66.1in(167.89cm). The Refugium is available in 12.1in(30.74cm).
For more information or to purchase Blade, retailers can reach out to their Aperture sales representative or visit the Aperture wholesale portal. Aquarists can purchase Blade at their favorite local fish store or online retailer.
About Aperture
Aperture is a leading online retailer, manufacturer and distributor of products and solutions in over 50 countries through an integrated platform, which includes the industry's leading online marketplace for saltwater aquarists, world-class products for the success of saltwater, freshwater and reptile and amphibian ecosystems and habitats, distribution operations, sales professionals and one of the pet industry's largest YouTube platforms, with over 400,000 subscribers and 110 million views. Through its banner brands Bulk Reef Supply, Neptune Systems, EcoTech Marine, Aquaillumination, Leap Habitats and others, the company offers its customers the products and resources they need to create thriving ecosystems. For more information, visit www.apetlife.com
Contact Information:
Jay Sperandio
Vice President, Marketing [email protected]
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - January 4, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
January is known as "Divorce Month," and many unsuspecting fathers are not ready for the worst-case scenario. Studies show that women initiate divorces as much as 69% of the time, and the Dads' Resource Center helps to prepare single fathers for the possibility that access to their children may be in jeopardy if their separation turns contentious.
"Most fathers assume that custody of children will work out in a reasonable manner," said Dads' Resource Center Executive Director Jeffrey Steiner. "That is not always the case, and with the way court, county, and human service systems tend to work against fathers, they can very quickly find themselves in a deep hole that is nearly impossible to get out of, which most hurts their children."
With potential barriers such as these ahead of them, newly separated fathers should:
Trust their gut - While most fathers are deferential to the children's mother, if their intuition is telling them she is making business decisions, they should resign themselves to doing what they believe is in the best interests of the children.
Consider staying in the family home - If the decision of custody of children is placed into the hands of the court, a judge is very likely to grant an initial order to keep custody as it currently exists. This will then be the baseline moving forward. Unless absolutely necessary, don't move out before there is a court order.
Find good legal counsel - Understand there are good, average, and bad attorneys. The costs for contested custody battles can skyrocket very quickly, and many fathers find themselves out of money with no resolution to their situation.
Be Your Best - Anything can be used against a parent if a custody battle is contentious. Think and act accordingly.
Founded by AccuWeather Founder and CEO Dr. Joel N. Myers, Dads' Resource Center is the leading advocate for single fathers. DRC believes that father absence is a major factor in nearly every social issue our country faces and that all able and willing dads should be allowed to uphold their sacred responsibility as fathers.
