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Martial Arts Museum to Honor Legacy of Dennis Ichikawa

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 (NewMediaWire) - January 21, 2016 - Burbank, CA – On January 23, the Martial Arts History Museum will be honoring one of the icons of the martial arts industry, Dennis Ichikawa. Ichikawa was one of the early pioneers of bringing the Korean art of Tang Soo Do into the public eye as he opened a variety of schools in the Southern California area. The two-hour ceremony will take place at 4 pm at the Martial Arts History Museum in Burbank, CA.

Ichikawa, an instructor of the Chuck Norris System, has produced over 900 students who have reached the level of black belt. A former tournament forms and pointfighting competitor, he began his martial arts career in 1970. In 1974, along with Harold Gross, Ichikawa opened his first school in Tarzana, CA.

Dennis Ichikawa's two schools have had a major impact on the community. Through various children's programs, he has inspired young kids to reach new goals and gain confidence and creativity.

“The martial arts can do a lot for young children. It's not about violence, but it enables you to become more confident so you don't have to resort to violence. It creates goal-oriented frames of mind to inspire young people to continue studying to reach a new belt level. It's always wonderful to know how to defend yourself, especially in today's society, but not having to use it is even better,” notes museum president Michael Matsuda.

January 23 is dedicated as Dennis Ichikawa Day at the Museum. Filled with friends, students and more, the Museum features a two-hour presentation of the life of Ichikawa and encourages all those who have trained and learned from him, to pay their respects.

“We are not getting any younger, and so many from our community are passing away. Don't let the opportunity to say a final thank you pass you by. Take the time, fly in for the event, if you have studied or if Ichikawa has made an impact on your life, you need to be here,” adds Matsuda.

The event will take place at the Museum at 4 pm. Address is 2319 W. Magnolia Blvd., Bubank, CA 91506. For info, visit Mamuseum.com. Cost is only $10.


Registration now open for the 10th annual Clinical Trial Logistics Conference and Exhibition

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SMi reports (2016.01.20 – London): Registration is now live for the 10th Clinical Trial Logistics on 23-24 May at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK

LONDON  - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 21, 2016 -  SMi Group proudly presents the 10th Clinical Trial Logistics Conference and Exhibition in London.

According to recent market research the clinical trial supplies industry is expected to reach $1.2Billion by 2020*, with the logistics and distribution services segment accounting for the largest share of the market. This rapid market growth is aligned with a significant change in the regulatory landscape with the implementation of Annex 15 of the Good Manufacturing Practice in Autumn 2015. Moreover, as the New EU Clinical Trials Regulation nears execution, all parties in the clinical supply chain are sure to be affected.

SMi’s 10th Annual Clinical Trial Logistics event provides the perfect platform to raise and discuss the challenges associated with these changes featuring key updates from the MHRA and insights from leading pharmaceutical companies including Daiichi Sankyo, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, Norgine, Lundbeck, Takeda, etc. Visit the event website for more information at http://www.clinical-trial-logistics.com/EIN

Key topics will explore the logistical challenges in emerging markets; the latest innovations made on maintaining temperature in shipment; the visibility in the supply chain to fight counterfeiting; cost-reduction; maintaining a successful contractor relationship; and integration of forecasting and supply planning to an efficient clinical supply chain.

FEATURED EXPERT SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
• Graham McNaughton, Pharmaceutical Assessor, MHRA
• Elisabetta Carli, Head, Operations Clinical Vaccines Management, GlaxoSmithKline
• Tony Moult, Director, Clinical Supplies Ooperations, Daiichi Sankyo
• Geoffroy Bessaud, AVP, Anti-Counterfeiting Coordination, Sanofi
• Dawn Padfield, Director of Pharmaceutical Development and Clinical Supply, Norgine
• Elodie Fontaine, Clinical Trial Lead, Lundbeck
• Jasmine Hellwig, Senior Comparator Specialist, Merck Sharpe and Dohme
• Abdulkareem Ghanayem, Clinical Trial Operations Project Manager, Takeda, and many more.

For a full list of speakers and topics, visit http://www.clinical-trial-logistics.com/EIN

Lead Sponsor – FedEx.

For sponsorship inquiries, contact Alia Malick at +44 (0) 7827 6168 or email amalick@smi-online.co.uk

For delegate/group registration, contact Fateja Begum at +44 (0) 20 7827 6184 or email fbegum@smi-online.co.uk

10th Annual Clinical Trial Logistics Conference and Exhibition
London, UK
18-19 May 2016
http://www.clinical-trial-logistics.com/EIN

*Source: http://goo.gl/pB8DsA

About SMi Group:

Established since 1993, the SMi Group is a global event-production company that specializes in Business-to-Business Conferences, Workshops, Masterclasses and online Communities. We create and deliver events in the Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities, Finance and Pharmaceutical industries. We pride ourselves on having access to the world’s most forward thinking opinion leaders and visionaries, allowing us to bring our communities together to Learn, Engage, Share and Network. More information can be found at http://www.smi-online.co.uk


Honey de Gracia
SMi Group Ltd
+44 (0)20 7827 6102

UPMC chooses PathXL for Digital Pathology Education

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PathXL software to provide UPMC with an end to end solution for institution wide digital pathology education program

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND  - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 21, 2016 -  PathXL is proud to have been selected by UPMC (Pittsburgh, USA) as the software provider for digital pathology training and examinations across the institution.

UPMC is a leading, integrated healthcare provider and payor that is closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences. Over the years, it has developed a world-renowned pathology program led by a dedicated pathology informatics unit. With GE Healthcare, it has also created a digital pathology company Omnyx. PathXL’s educational software will add to UPMC’s existing digital pathology portfolio to support the dedicated teaching and training for pathology residents.

Using a combination of PathXL Tutor, Tablet Viewer and Online Test, individual professors and specific residents will have the ability to build their own digital pathology atlas, and manage interactive learning sessions both in group settings, and independently.

As UPMC joins the 40,000 users already accessing PathXL’s educational solutions, it will benefit from:

• Easy integration with existing infrastructure – PathXL software is designed to be compatible with the native image formats from all major scanner vendors, and the modern server based technology means it can be implemented quickly and easily within UPMC pathology informatics unit.

• A system designed specifically for generating educational content – combining virtual slides with a host of other media, UPMC is creating an exceptional digital pathology resource offering an unparalleled user experience, while having complete control over user’s access permission.

• Ability to harness modern technology – UPMC users will access the PathXL solution via standard web browsers using PCs, Macs, and tablets (iPads, Windows and Android) with no need for downloads or plugins – ensuring content is available whenever they need it, wherever they are.

John Durborow , Sales & Business Development Director, North America “ We are incredibly excited to be supplying UPMC with PathXL’s educational software package. In the coming months and years the ability to generate and distribute educational content quickly and easily will have a huge impact on the staff and the residents alike.”

About PathXL

PathXL is a global pioneer in the use of web-based solutions for digital pathology, and provides innovative software for use in drug discovery research, biomarker analysis and education. PathXL’s product for the automated identification and annotation of tumor tissue, TissueMark, was awarded the Frost and Sullivan 2014 European New Product Innovation Award for Automated Image Analysis for Digital Pathology.

Join our next webinar

Find out more about PathXL by join our next webinar on Education & Training, in this webinar we will explore what is needed to provide engaging content for students and trainees for your institution.

The webinar will take place on Thursday 18th February at 16:00 GMT & 16:00 EST. To register for this webinar please click here to select the time zone to suit you.

For Media enquiries please contact marketing@pathxl.com

Katie McKinley
PathXL
+44 2890 738 712

L-3 MAPPS to Upgrade Cernavod Simulator's DCC Emulation

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MONTREAL, QC, CANADA  - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 21, 2016 -  L-3 MAPPS announced today that it has won an order from Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A. (“SNN”), a Romanian-based state-owned utilities company, to upgrade the Cernavodă full scope simulator’s emulation of the plant Digital Control Computers (DCCs). DCC systems are used to monitor and control the major reactor and power plant functions at CANDU* nuclear power plants. The project will start immediately and the upgraded software is expected to be in service on the simulator in the first quarter of 2017.

“This project brings together our nuclear power plant simulation know-how and our experience in building the actual plant DCC hardware to provide a comprehensive emulation solution to SNN,” said Michael Chatlani, vice president of marketing & sales for L-3 MAPPS Power Systems and Simulation. “We are honored to continue our long-standing working relationship with SNN and to have another opportunity to demonstrate why L-3 MAPPS is the de facto maker of CANDU plant simulators.”

“SNN has worked with L-3 MAPPS since 1984 to develop the Cernavodă plant computers for Units 1 and 2 and the full scope operator training simulator,” said Ionel Bucur, director, CNE Cernavodă. “We are pleased to have long-lasting partnerships with reliable suppliers like L-3 MAPPS to ensure the continued safe operation of our generating assets.”

The current Linux-based DCC simulation on the Cernavodă full scope simulator emulates a single SSCI-125 computer’s instruction set and the handling of the input and output (I/O) devices managed by the DCC. The upgraded simulator will feature a dual-redundant DCC emulation on a Windows operating system with the SSCI-890 computer and related I/O. The DCC emulation is developed with L-3 MAPPS’ Orchid® Control System.

The DCC emulation supports standard DCC features, such as system switchover, failover and the ability to fail individual programs. It also includes advanced built-in debugging and monitoring tools for a better understanding of the behavior of the DCC executive programs. Additionally, the emulation supports all standard simulation commands, such as freeze, run, store and backtrack. The main control room display system is also reproduced, complete with soft DCC keyboards, enhancing the portability of the solution for engineering studies and classroom training.

Societatea Nationala Nuclearelectrica S.A. (“SNN”) operates the only nuclear power plant in Romania. The electricity annually generated by Cernavodă Units 1 and 2 represents approximately 18 percent of Romania’s overall electricity production. Units 1 and 2 have been in commercial operation since December 1996 and October 2007, respectively. Both units are 706 MWe CANDU units.

L-3 MAPPS has over 30 years of experience in pioneering technological advances in the marine automation field and over 40 years of experience in delivering high-fidelity power plant simulation to leading utilities worldwide. In addition, the company has more than four decades of expertise in supplying plant computer systems for Canadian heavy water reactors. L-3 MAPPS also provides targeted controls and simulation solutions to the space sector. To learn more about L-3 MAPPS, please visit the company’s website at www.L-3com.com/MAPPS.

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide and is a leading provider of a broad range of communication and electronic systems and products used on military and commercial platforms. L-3 is also a prime contractor in aerospace systems. The company expects 2015 sales of $10.4 billion, excluding National Security Solutions (NSS). To learn more about L-3, please visit the company’s website at www.L-3com.com.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to events or conditions or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “will,” “could” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-Looking Statements included in the company’s recent filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

* CANDU is a registered trademark of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, used under license by Candu Energy Inc., a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group. Orchid is a trademark of L-3 Communications MAPPS Inc. All other products are trademarks of their respective companies.


Sean Bradley
L-3 MAPPS
+1 514 787-4953

Intermountain Health Hub Helps Keeps Utah Healthy This Winter

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Mobile app feature notifies citizens of viral pathogens in their neighborhood

SALT LAKE CITY  - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 21, 2016 -  In time for flu season, take advantage of Intermountain Healthcare’s free mobile app, the “Intermountain Health Hub,” an all-in-one tool that makes managing healthcare easier. It gives users many different features designed to simplify their entire healthcare experience, including the ability to access their medical records while on the go.

A highlight of Health Hub, called GermWatch, gives doctors and patients nearly real-time information about diseases that are active in Utah communities. Users can find out how prevalent various germs are in Utah, and see how their activity level is trending. They can learn about symptoms, how germs are spread, treatments, vaccinations, and when to contact their doctor.

“Having information about what germs are going around helps providers stay alert for the illnesses caused by these germs,” said Per Gesteland, MD, an infectious disease specialist with Intermountain. “This awareness can improve diagnostic accuracy, which in turn makes it easier for them to provide the right treatment for patients.”

The GermWatch app includes the following features, among others:

• Information about outbreaks of common respiratory viruses—Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Parainfluenza Virus, Rhinovirus, etc. — and the conditions they cause.
• The effectiveness of specific antibiotics and their relative costs, to enable informed decision-making by physicians and the patients they’re treating.
• An interactive map of Utah with pathogen activity levels, as well as how to prevent and treat the diseases.
Intermountain Healthcare’s Health Hub app also allows patients to refill prescriptions, save their place in line at InstaCares, get first aid tips for common injuries, find the nearest clinic and pharmacy, and much more. Health Hub is available for free download from the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system based in Salt Lake City. Recognized for its excellent clinical care and low costs, Intermountain strives to help people live the healthiest lives possible. For more information, visit www.intermountainhealthcare.org.

Daron Cowley
Intermountain Healthcare
801-442-2834

Monaker Appoints New CFO and COO for Next Phase of Growth

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WESTON, FL - (NewMediaWire) - January 22, 2016 - Monaker Group (OTCQBMKGI), (the "Company") or ("Monaker"), a technology driven travel and digital marketing company, announced today that Mr. Omar Jimenez has joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), effective on January 21, 2016. Mr. Jimenez has over 33 years of CFO and Senior Executive experience in Public and Private Corporations ranging from start-ups to over $400 million in Revenues across Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate and Insurance Industries.

Mr. Jimenez has held a variety of senior financial management positions including CFO at EpiCenter Development, a real estate developer with combined projects amounting to $6 billion, and President & CFO at American Leisure Holdings, Inc., with listings on the NASDAQ and London Stock Exchange focusing on leisure and business travel, hospitality & hotels, call centers and real estate development. Mr. Jimenez also served as Director of Operations for US Installation Group, Inc., a selling and installation group for The Home Depot, and CFO and VP of Onyx Group, Inc., a conglomerate with 700 employees and annual revenues exceeding $400 million. 

"Omar is an accomplished leader with extensive financial, operational and business development experience," said William Kerby, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Monaker Group. "Omar's outstanding track record in the Travel & Hospitality industry and his experience with US Installation Group, EpiCenter Development, and American Leisure make him an ideal senior executive to fulfill our Company's current and future needs. We are excited to have Omar join us as we launch the much anticipated Next Trip platform and become a significant player in the Alternative Lodging space."

"Monaker Group's positioning and build of the Next Trip platform is impressive, and I look forward to working with the team for expected growth over the next several years," stated Mr. Omar Jimenez. "I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Bill and the management team that they have assembled at Monaker. I believe this Company is at the forefront of innovation with what we believe is the most comprehensive and advanced travel booking engine. I look forward to developing strategies with them to build sustained value for stakeholders."

Monaker Group also announced today the resignation of Adam Friedman, the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kerby added, "On behalf of the Company's Board of Directors, management team and employees, I want to thank Adam for his contributions, and effort building the infrastructure of Monaker Group." Mr. Friedman will assist the Company, as needed, to assure a smooth transition.

Mr. Jimenez is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and a Member of the AICPA and FICPA. Mr. Jimenez holds a B.B.A in Accounting and a B.B.A in Finance from the University of Miami and an M.B.A from Florida International University.

About Monaker Group: 
Monaker Group is a technology driven travel and digital marketing company. Core to the Company's services are key elements including technology, an extensive film library, media distribution, trusted brands and established partnerships that enhance product offerings and reach. Consumers are quickly adopting video for researching and educating themselves prior to purchases, and Monaker has carefully amassed video content, media distribution, key industry relationships and a prestigious Travel Brand as cornerstones for the development and successful deployment of core-technology on both proprietary and partnership platforms. Monaker recently launched its Video Tour Guides ("VTG") and customized video rich travel itinerary offerings, and will launch a new travel platform in early 2016. The new Travel Platform will include enhanced video, language conversion, and dynamic booking capabilities, all working together to assist the consumer in their decision and purchasing process. The platform is a combination of proprietary and licensed technology, connecting and searching both large travel suppliers and, perishing and alternative lodging inventories for the benefit of consumers and stakeholders. 

Safe Harbor Statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning the plans and expectations of Monaker Group, Inc. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this press release due to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are out of our control. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, or the expectations of future growth may not be realized. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and Monaker Group, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by the "Risk Factors" and other cautionary statements included in Monaker Group, Inc.'s annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended February 28, 2015 which has been filed with the SEC and is available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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Team TieTechnology to Participate in Support of Ride 2 Recovery's Veteran Rehabilitation Programs Honor Ride

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TieTechnology is teaming up to participate in support of Ride 2 Recovery’s Veteran Honor Ride to help veterans across the country

TAMPA, Fla.  - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 19, 2016 -  The TieTechnology team is lending its support to Ride 2 Recovery, a charitable organization serving over 10,000 military service veterans across the United States. The technology firm and enterprise business solution provider believes strongly in supporting the men and women who served their country with honor and distinction, sacrificing so much in trying circumstances.

Ride 2 Recovery hosts a number of fundraising events every year to further its mission to provide support in many forms to those who have worn the uniform. Part of the organization’s aim is to facilitate communication and support between veterans. The charity helps to foster synergy between veterans, allowing them to serve and help one another.

Founded on cycling programs and activities, Ride 2 Recovery hosts rides ranging from 10 to 100 miles, putting an emphasis on veterans who need to recover from traumatic injuries. Bicyclists of all skill levels are encouraged to attend, or anyone can donate to the cause. Injured veterans are also strongly encouraged to participate and may do so for free. The entire public is welcome to show their respect.

There are 19.6 million military veterans living in the country, according to the United States Census Bureau. Ride 2 Recovery is proud to do its part to serve a portion of the population and support these men and women with its unique approach to making the road to recovery one that is both challenging and rewarding. Cycling gives wounded and injured veterans the opportunity to overcome obstacles, helping them to improve both physically and psychologically.

The results from Ride 2 Recovery’s Project Hero program are remarkable. Of all veteran participants, a full 55 percent report less or no need for prescription drugs. Many participants report an increased ability to perform day-to-day activities with less or little pain. In addition, veteran participants in Ride 2 Recovery’s Project Hero program report faster recovery times from conditions or injuries. What’s more, participants also state the program effectiveness in reducing pain and improving sleep. Many members report an overall improvement in their general health, fitness, and wellness.

Donations are welcome and individuals are encouraged to attend the event, to provide support and awareness for its purpose.

More information about Ride 2 Recovery's Veteran Rehabilitation Programs Honor Ride, visit www.ride2recovery.com, phone 818-888-7091 extension 106, or, send an email to honorrideinfo@ride2recovery.com.

About TieTechnology VoIP Business Phone Services

VoIP Business Phone Services is the unified communications division of TieTechnology, LLC. that provides the highest quality telecommunications and engineering consulting services within the telecommunications industry at the most competitive rates. Businesses need high speed internet and reliable phone connections to stay ahead of their competitors and fulfill all client expectations. Companies that operate internationally need robust phone and internet systems like business voip business satellite, p2p (point to point), VPN (virtual private network) and much more. The mission of TieTechnology VoIP Business Phone Services’ is to provide affordable and high quality services for business users who want reliable business fixed wireless, business Ethernet, and business phone services. The telecommunications engineering and consulting services can be accessed online at: http://www.voip-businessphoneservices.com.

Don Anderson
TieTechnology
8138560223

WHITE SQUARE INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING FESTIVAL OPENS NEW SEASON

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WHITE SQUARE INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING FESTIVAL

MINSK, BELARUS   - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 21, 2016 -  White Square is the festival of creativity, one of the major events in advertising industry of Eastern Europe, annually held in Belarus. On April 14-16 in Minsk it will be held for the eighth time.Festival positions the idea to promote business through creativity and value creativity as an important component of business success.

Corporate identity of the festival annually changes emphasizing current challenges of time. LEVEL UP! – is what festival’s slogan says this year offering all the participants to reach a higher level of professional thinking.

The festival consists of two main parts – competition of entries and business forum for the exchange of experience and innovations in the industry of marketing and communications.

Every year the festival gathers the representatives of more than 25 countries of Europe and the CIS. Over 1,000 entries participate in the contests. Over 700 accredited delegates including both international and local clients and brightest representatives of European professional creative community – in business forum.

Business and educational program of White Square festival is the synthesis of modern international experience and new trends in the sphere of communication that includes more than 60 master classes and seminars held by ad professionals.

The competition program of White Square covers all spheres of advertising and includes 5 main contest categories: creative, branding, marketing, digital, social advertising.

There are 5 main jury categories: Creative Jury,Design Jury, Marketing Jury, Digital Jury, Social Advertising Jury. Grand Prix of the Festival is chosen by Grand jury that consists of the chairmen of all jury categories.

The jury of White Square are the persons with world recognition in advertising, rich experience of judging at prestigious international ad festivals and the holders of numerous industrial awards, including Cannes Lions.

The submission of entries to the 8th festival is already opened. More detailed information about the festival and participation rules is provided on official website adfest.by.

Viktoriya Trukhan
White Square Festival
+375172174161


LiveHive Expands Sales Acceleration Platform with Powerful New Prospecting and Qualification Capabilities

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Boosts Sales Team Effectiveness with “LiveClip” Email Prospecting and Click-to-Call Tools Delivered on a Single, Unified Platform

SAN JOSE, Calif.  - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 20, 2016 -  LiveHive, Inc., the industry’s most comprehensive sales acceleration platform, today announced that it has expanded its award-winning platform with new capabilities to meet growing customer demand. To boost sales team effectiveness, LiveHive has unveiled powerful new prospecting and qualification functionality – all seamlessly delivered on a single, unified sales acceleration platform.

LiveHive’s new capabilities include: “LiveClip,” a tool that lets sales teams instantly capture prospect email addresses from any company website or LinkedIn and email to them with a single click; and new calling functionality for LiveHive SmartPath email scheduling, including click-to-call, voicemail, and live calling scripts, to speed the qualification process and drive more consistent sales messaging and performance.

“In what Forrester calls a ‘digitally-enabled B2B selling model,’ sales people face new pressures. At the same time, they’re also being asked to produce more,” said Suresh Balasubramanian, CEO of LiveHive, Inc. “With the introduction of LiveClip and our enhanced SmartPath email and call scheduling, we’re making it easier for sales teams to achieve their goals by driving prospecting and qualification from a single platform 100% integrated with existing CRM and marketing automation systems.”

LiveHive customers have already been able to prioritize sales outreach and follow-up with LIveHive – increasing their quality connects up to 35%. With the new capabilities, LiveHive helps sales organizations gain even greater efficiencies to speed prospecting and qualification processes and engage with the right contacts sooner.

New LiveHive Functionality: LiveClip, Click-to-Call, Voicemail and Live Calling Scripts

Unproductive prospecting can consume up 50% of a sales rep’s time. With built-in intelligence, LiveClip improves sales prospecting by letting sales teams instantly extract professional email addresses straight from a website or LinkedIn and email to them.

Using LiveClip, sales organizations can:

Reduce wasted sales time spent looking for prospect contact data
Increase prospecting effectiveness with more accurate information and single click emailing
Drive more sales by zooming in on prospects faster
LiveHive today also strengthened its LiveHive SmartPath email scheduling, raising the quality of rep interactions and making reps more effective with the integration of:

Click-to-call capabilities – letting sales reps make outbound calls with a single click directly from their email client
Voicemail and live calling scripts – to speed rep training and onboarding, and ensure consistent messaging across the team with pre-set scripts
With drag and drop simplicity, LiveHive SmartPath email and call scheduling empowers sales teams to advance prospect engagement with intelligent outreach, while giving sales managers visibility into team behaviors, processes, and opportunities at every stage of the sales cycle.

All of LiveHive’s new capabilities are included as part of the LiveHive sales acceleration platform and available at the end of January. LiveHive is priced at $79.99 per month for an annual subscription. Sales organizations can request a demo of LiveHive’s sales acceleration platform at www.livehive.com.

About LiveHive

Headquartered in San Jose, California, LiveHive, Inc. delivers a complete sales acceleration platform that empowers sales leaders with deep buyer-based engagement analytic insights into the effectiveness of their team’s sales efforts. With LiveHive’s comprehensive analytics, sales organizations can personalize and automate their follow-up to get more time in the day to focus on building sales relationships and accelerating sales.

LiveHive helps sales leaders get insight into reps’ email, calling and follow-up activity, ramp up new reps to full productivity faster, and ensure consistent messaging across the organization, empowering them to build a successful repeatable sales process. LiveHive’s SmartPath automated email and call scheduling, and award-winning engagement analytics let sales reps focus on core selling activity and sales leaders quickly understand the effectiveness of their sales teams’ efforts. For more information, visit www.livehive.com and follow @LiveHive.

Media Contact: 
Jennifer Lignum
650-814-2727 (cell)
408-453-6000 (office)
jennifer@livehive.com

"THINKLIGHT: A new dimension" theme to be explored at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2016

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Innovative lighting-related equipment, components, technologies and applications in one integrated platform

HONG KONG - (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) - January 21, 2016 -  The 21st edition of the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, the most influential and comprehensive lighting and LED event in Asia, is set to take place from 9 – 12 June 2016. Once again, the event will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China.

At the fair’s upcoming edition, participants can expect the forward-thinking theme, “THINKLIGHT: A new dimension”, to take centre stage and promote out-of-the-box thinking to manage shifting market dynamics. Presently, lighting is being used for purposes beyond those of basic illumination such as detecting occupancy, adjusting to different moods, conserving energy and optimising operation via remote controls. The functions of lighting greatly increase when combined with intelligent motion or ambient light sensors and integrated into programmable networks.

Referencing the 2016 show’s theme, Ms Lucia Wong, Deputy General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Ltd, expressed: “In the Internet Plus era, the lighting industry is evolving with opportunities abound. Smart lighting has become a vital element in IoT-enabled homes as lighting plays a larger role in appliances, heating systems and metering. Such advancements in lighting technologies not only serve to enhance functionality and efficiency, but also to enable diversified applications to optimise living comfort. Perseverance, exploration and interaction are key factors to sector development and we must continue to work closely with the lighting community to explore and unveil the next industry breakthrough. The fair continues to be a trusted platform for showcasing innovative technologies and encouraging industry players to think unconventionally from technical, market and design perspectives.”

Innovative lighting-related equipment, components, technologies and applications in one integrated platform

The event’s extensive product category coverage is unrivalled in terms of depth and breadth. As an integrated platform, the one-stop solutions exhibition facilitates sourcing by not only fostering business collaboration between exhibitors, but also by consolidating lighting-related equipment, components, technologies and applications into one location for buyers.

Influenced by the Industry 4.0 revolution, industrial lighting and LED plants are adopting increasingly automated manufacturing production processes. As such, more intelligent machinery is in demand. Related solutions to be displayed at the fair include:

Equipment & Component
- Simulation, inspection, measurement, testing and evaluation equipment
- Lighting accessories and electronic components
- Components for LED packages (Wafers, phosphor, sealing materials, substrates)

The fair also aims to help industry players in the LED arena remain competitive in a challenging general lighting market. To do so, they must improve efficacy, reduce costs and increase colour consistency. Related exhibits this year include:

LED Technology
- LED chips
- LED packaging
- Power supply and ICs (LED drivers, driver ICs, converters)
- LED modules and light engines

Furthermore, various lighting solution exhibits will focus on the trending market topics of sustainability, quality of lights and smart controls. Related solutions to be showcased include:

Lighting Application
- Residential lighting
- Commercial lighting (Retail, office, hospitality, industrial)
- Architectural lighting
- Urban lighting
- Transport lighting
- Electric lights

The Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition, along with the concurrently held Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology, is headed by the biennial Light + Building event, which will take place from 13 – 18 March 2016 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Messe Frankfurt also offers a series of other light and building technology events worldwide, including the Shanghai International Lighting Fair, BIEL Light + Building in Argentina, Light Middle East in the United Arab Emirates, Interlight Moscow powered by Light + Building in Russia, Light India, the LED Expo New Delhi, and the LED Expo Mumbai in India.

For more information regarding the shows, please visit www.light.messefrankfurt.com.cn or email light@china.messefrankfurt.com.

For more information on Light + Building shows worldwide, please visit www.light-building.com/brand.

Background information on Messe Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt is one of the world’s leading trade fair organisers, generating around €645* million in sales and employing 2,297* people. The Messe Frankfurt Group has a global network of 29 subsidiaries and 57 international Sales Partners, allowing it to serve its customers on location in more than 160 countries. Messe Frankfurt events take place at more than 40 locations around the globe. In 2015, Messe Frankfurt organised 132* trade fairs, of which more than half took place outside Germany.

Comprising an area of 592,127 square metres, Messe Frankfurt’s exhibition grounds are home to ten exhibition halls. The company also operates two congress centres. The historic Festhalle, one of the most popular venues in Germany, plays host to events of all kinds. Messe Frankfurt is publicly owned, with the City of Frankfurt holding 60 percent and the State of Hesse 40 percent.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.messefrankfurt.com.

*Preliminary figures for 2015

Marissa Cho
Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd
+852 2238 9941

Museum Launches Newest Publication, the Martial Arts Hall of Fame Volume 2

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(NewMediaWire) - January 22, 2016 - Burbank, CA – The hall of fame, any hall of fame, serves as a special tribute to those honored individuals who have made a significant and historic impact on society. Reserved for those select, gallant pioneers who have overcome all odds and have become champions, founders and legends. This week the Martial Arts History Museum is proud to release their second volume of a four-part series highlighting those significant achievers who have been inducted into the arts' most prestigious club.

The “Martial Arts History Museum's Hall of Fame: Volume 2” features the next four years 2003 – 2006, Volume One covered the years 1999 – 2002. Forty-four trailblazers are highlighted with six pages dedicated to their accomplishments in this 300-page collector's book.

“The Museum's Hall of Fame is unlike any other in the industry. Considered by the Museum as the official hall of fame for the martial arts community, it is the hardest hall to get into, as it should be,” says Museum president Michael Matsuda. “These series of books are the first printed listing of the hall of fame for the martial arts industry. It is not laced with biographies, rather, it reveals why each individual was inducted into the Museum's Hall of Fame and what they did to change history for the better.”

“When the Martial Arts History Museum's Hall of Fame arrived, it instantly distinguished itself from the crowd,” notes martial arts historian John Corcoran.

The hall of fame is considered as the epitome of a person's career. It is something that serves as a tribute for their sacrifice and pays honor to their undeniable accomplishments.

“Volume 1 became our best selling item for the Museum. Volume 2 is a wonderful addition and a real collector's item for any martial artists. It's wonderful to know who our pioneers are, but more significant to learn what they did to change our lives for the better,” adds Matsuda.

The Hall of Fame Volume 2 covers the lives of Billy Blanks, Howard Jackson, Kathy Long, Gerald Okamura, Cecil Peoples, Chan Pui, Lilly Rodriguez, Bill Ryusaki, Donnie Williams, Doc Fai Wong, Art Camacho, Sonny Chiba, Joe Corley, Stephen Hayes, Sho Kosugi, Michael Matsuda, Hidy Ochiai, Steven Seagal, Kou Sze, Arnold Urquidez, Byong Yu, John Corcoran, Graciella Casillas, S. Henry Cho, Michael DePasquale Sr., Jim Harrison, Ted LucayLucay, Chuck Merriman, Carrie Ogawa-Wong, Blinky Rodriguez, Steve Sanders Muhammad, Allen Steen, Joe Hyams, Cacoy Canete, Ted Wong, Wally Jay, Buck Sam Kong, Brendan Lai, Lily Lau, Miyamoto Musashi, Toshishiro Obata, Ark Y. Wong, Wen Mei Yu and Fariborz Azhakh.

The Museum's Hall of Fame Volume 2 can be purchased on Amazon:
LINK: http://www.amazon.com/MARTIAL-ARTS-HISTORY-MUSEUM-Hall/dp/1523261935/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1453410304&sr=8-1&keywords=martial+arts+hall+of+fame

The Museum's Hall of Fame Volume 1 can also be purchased on Amazon:
LINK: http://www.amazon.com/MARTIAL-ARTS-HISTORY-MUSEUM-Hall/dp/1497409209/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=61LqKwnZX-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=0SW363Z70BGGTNGYD390

Or visiting the Museum's website at www.Mamuseum.com.

The Martial Arts History Museum is a non-profit organization and is fully supported by donations and memberships. The Museum is located at 2319 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506. Mamuseum.com. (818) 478-1722.

Multimedia Platforms' Senior Management Team Relocates to Los Angeles in Advance of WiRLD Launch

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CEO Bobby Blair to Be Inducted Into the GLBT Hall of Fame Class of 2015 on February 20, 2016

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - (NewMediaWire) - January 22, 2016 - Multimedia Platforms Inc. (OTCQBMMPW) ("MMPW" or the "Company"), the only publicly traded LGBT media company, today announced that it is re-locating their headquarters to Los Angeles, California in conjunction with the launch of the WiRLD Digital Hub in February 2016; registration is now open at www.WiRLD.com.

"We are very excited to join the WiRLD development and marketing team, which will have us all headquartered in Los Angeles to oversee and support the rollout of WiRLD. Additionally, we have begun expanding our streaming video production, sales and customer service support," commented, Bobby Blair, Chief Executive Officer of Multimedia Platforms. "WiRLD has been a primary focus of Multimedia Platforms' mission to connect the LGBT global community and provide unprecedented opportunities for both members and advertisers alike. With our beta launch rapidly approaching next month, it is critical that our executive team, developers and WiRLD staff are together to ensure the timely and efficient launch."

"WiRLD is providing the LGBT community entertainment and content on one destination for the first time ever on this scale. In the second quarter 2016, we will be rolling out a powerful lineup of media programs, including web series and live on demand events, along with our Streaming Video Network platform that is designed to connect with our global LGBT community and build a loyal following," commented Michael Turner, President of Media Ventures & Digital Media.

Additionally, CEO, Bobby Blair, will be inducted into the GLBT Hall of Fame Class of 2015 on February 20, 2016.

About Multimedia Platforms:

Multimedia Platforms Inc. ("MMPW") is an industry-leading multimedia, technology and publishing company that delivers content and advertising to one of the most sought-after demographics in the world, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) population. MMPW's top brands include Frontiers magazine, Florida Agenda, FunMaps, Guy magazine and Next magazine representing approximately 7.5 million readers and 4+ million unique online visitors, annually.

MMPW's WiRLD digital hub features a global newsstand, global business directory, community LGBT network, a first of the kind rewards program and an online entertainment network to launch during the second quarter of 2016. WiRLD is scheduled for beta launch in February 2016. 

For more information please visit www.multimediaplatformsinc.comwww.WiRLD.com, or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mmpworldwideinc

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InspireMD Aligns Operations and Leadership Team, Appoints Isaac Blech as Vice Chairman of the Board

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Enhances Commercial and Development Execution, Reduces Operating Cost Structure, Strengthens Board of Directors

BOSTON, MA - (NewMediaWire) - January 22, 2016 -  InspireMD, Inc. (NYSE MKTNSPR) ("InspireMD" or the "Company"), a leader in embolic prevention systems (EPS), neurovascular devices and thrombus management technologies, announced today plans to align its operations and leadership with focus on its largest commercial markets in line with the continued execution of its carotid and neurovascular strategy which was launched in mid 2015. 

Key elements of the changes announced today include the recruitment of a new CEO, who will focus on the Company's immediate commercial and development activities in Europe in order to enhance operational efficiency and further improve the Company's cost structure. To ensure a smooth leadership transition, the Company's current CEO, Alan Milinazzo, has agreed to remain through the earlier of the appointment of the new CEO or June 30, 2016.

InspireMD also announced today that Isaac Blech joins the Company as Vice Chairman of the Board. Mr. Blech brings with him over 30 years of experience as a healthcare industry pioneer and investor, developing companies from early to profitable commercial stages, including multiple successful strategic acquisitions. Mr. Blech has an established record for shareholder value creation and has played a key role in some high profile company transformations within the life sciences sector.

Sol Barer, Chairman of the Board of InspireMD, commented, "We are very pleased to welcome Isaac Blech as Vice Chairman of InspireMD. Isaac's experience as an industry pioneer, taking new technologies from development to commercialization, will be instrumental as we continue with our efforts to introduce and develop markets that leverage our proprietary MicroNet™ technology. We also welcome Isaac's deep relationships and extensive professional network across multiple fields -- including the financial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device communities -- supporting our active efforts to validate our technology and capabilities." Dr. Barer continued, "Finally, we thank Alan Milinazzo for effectively taking the Company through its challenging transition. We are now well underway as we execute on our carotid and neurovascular strategy and look forward to announcing a new CEO who will focus the Company's present efforts towards Europe, the heart of our current commercial activities."

In connection with Mr. Blech's appointment, the Company agreed to award him options to acquire 780,000 shares of the Company's common stock on April 30, 2016, with vesting based on both time and the Company's achievement of milestones. Details of his board engagement are available in a Form 8-K filing along with an amendment to Mr. Milinazzo's employment agreement which should ensure a smooth executive leadership transition over the coming months.

About InspireMD, Inc.

InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary MGuard™ with MicroNet™ technology to make its products the industry standard for embolic protection and to provide a superior solution to the key clinical issues of current stenting in patients with a high risk of distal embolization, no reflow and major adverse cardiac events.

MGuard™ is CE Marked and not approved for sale in the U.S. by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at this time.

InspireMD intends to pursue applications of this MicroNet technology in coronary, carotid (CGuard™), neurovascular, and peripheral artery procedures. InspireMD's common stock is quoted on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol NSPR.

About CGuard™ EPS

The proprietary CGuard™ Embolic Prevention System (EPS) uses the same MicroNet™ technology featured on the MGuard™ and MGuard Prime™ coronary Embolic Protection Systems. The CGuard™ EPS is designed to prevent peri-procedural and late embolization by trapping potential emboli against the arterial wall while maintaining excellent perfusion to the external carotid artery and branch vessels.

MicroNet™ is a bio-stable mesh woven from a single strand of 20 micron Polyethylene Terephthalate.

CGuard™ EPS is CE Marked and not approved for sale in the U.S. by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at this time.

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    Email: craigs@inspiremd.com

Biotech Products Services & Research, Inc. Launches General Surgical Subsidiary

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Aimed to Increase Patient Referrals and Expand Product Marketing

BAY HARBOR ISLAND, FL - (NewMediaWire) - January 22, 2016 - Biotech Products Services & Research, Inc. (OTCQBBPSR) ("Biotech" or the "Company") is proud to announce the launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary, General Surgical Florida, Inc. ("General Surgical"). 

The team at General Surgical will work towards establishing sales distribution channels of regenerative products to hospitals, physicians and third party distributors. Specifically, General Surgical will be providing access to advanced regenerative medical technologies (e.g., adipocyte, bone marrow and placental regenerative tissues), and expanding education services to providers in the Company's referral network.

Albert Mitrani, Biotech's CEO, commented, "This new branch of Biotech, we believe, will increase the depth of the patient referral network in our associated Beyond Cells subsidiary, as well as set the stage for sales and distribution of future product lines. We look forward to providing further information about General Surgical as developments occur."

About Biotech Products Services & Research, Inc.

Biotech Products Services & Research Inc., a Nevada corporation, focuses on a lifestyle of health and wellness. Our vision is to be a vertically integrated company, which primarily provides a patient referral service for integrative cellular therapies. Biotech also markets cellular products to doctors and hospitals.

Biotech aims to be the leader in the industry of innovative cell-based therapeutic with our unique strategy which will guide a future of customized disease management. Biotech also sells women's fashion products through its Ethan New York subsidiary as part of our vertically integrated health and wellness vision.
For more information investors can visit www.bpsrhealth.com

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Management believes these forward-looking statements and the judgments upon which they are based to be reasonable, but they are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance, achievements or financial position to be materially different from any expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements are set forth in our Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC. Other information can be obtained at www.bpsrhealth.com

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