Category: Articles

Special Needs Children’s Book Helps Parents Talk To Kids About Kindness And Empathy

Stuart Mitchell

Helen Hipp, author of children’s book A Different Kind of Safari, recognized as one of the top ten autism books by Special Needs Book Review, and the Rosie and Friends adventure series, announced her second book in the series will be released on November 13, World Kindness Day.   A series written for ages four and up led by Rosie the pink Hippo, Rosie and Friends: One-Of-A-Kindness, is a value tale that helps children learn to appreciate themselves and others for their differences. Opening up conversation in a positive way, Hipp’s books offer…

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New App Can Help First Responders Save Stroke Patients’ Lives

Stuart Mitchell

The Get Ahead of Stroke campaign has debuted a new mobile app to help first responders quickly transport and triage patients to stroke centers equipped to treat severe strokes. The app, Stroke Scales for EMS, is uniquely designed to help first responders determine the severity of a stroke in emergency situations and, in cases of severe stroke, transport patients to neuroendovascular-ready stroke facilities. It includes five common stroke severity scales: LAMS, RACE, CPSSS, FAST-ED and VAN. “Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability nationwide. This app will help…

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Tesla installs Powerpack and Powerwall batteries at hospital in Puerto Rico

Stuart Mitchell

On October the 5th Elon Musk replied to someone asking if Tesla‘s solar powered technology could be used to help rebuild the power supply system in Puerto Riico, he replied: The Tesla team has done this for many smaller islands around the world, but there is no scalability limit, so it can be done for Puerto Rico too. Such a decision would be in the hands of the PR govt, PUC, any commercial stakeholders and, most importantly, the people of PR. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 5, 2017 This prompted …

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72andSunny and VML become the first 3% Certified Agencies

Stuart Mitchell

72andSunny and VML have become the first 3% Certified Agencies. In 2015, 3% announced the development of the Certification program which would help to further promote gender equality and inclusion at advertising/creative agencies. After conducting extensive research and surveying dozens of agencies of varying sizes, 3% developed a benchmarking platform which identified the current state of the industry and helps to inform the criteria and standards for where agencies should be to achieve certified status. VML and 72andSunny have met 3%’s proprietary FORE standards around: Female leadership; Opportunity for advancement;…

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Adobe Launches “Creativity’s Diversity Disconnect” study

Stuart Mitchell

Adobe launches its “Creativity’s Diversity Disconnect” study. The Study explores the unique barriers for women and people of color in their pursuit of a creative career. The survey queried 750 U.S. creative professionals online in August and September about their perceptions of diversity and experience in education and the workplace. Adobe also interviewed 10 U.S. creative professionals, educators and community leaders. The survey research was produced by Edelman Intelligence and the interview research by Weber Shandwick’s Tai Wingfield. The Findings Nearly nine in 10 creatives (87%) say a diverse workforce…

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