CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Riddle & Brantley, a prominent North Carolina law firm, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the nonprofit organization Lessons For Life Through Sports.
With a significant contribution of $14,000 to this initiative, Riddle & Brantley is helping to distribute sports-themed books to children throughout the community, free of charge. By putting these books into the hands of as many children as possible, they hope to inspire meaningful conversations, inspire young minds, and foster mental well-being.
Children who read are less likely to suffer the negative mental effects associated with excessive screen time.
As alumni of University of North Carolina, brothers/attorneys Dean Riddle and Gene Riddle met Lessons for Life founder Aaron Gard while he was serving as executive director of UNC School of Law’s Institute for Innovation. Both jumped at the chance to help Mr. Gard make a fundamental difference in the lives of local youth.
Lessons For Life Through Sports harnesses the universality of college athletics, a topic well-loved by kids, to teach positive life lessons about concepts such as inclusivity, diversity, and the value of teamwork. When told through the lens of sports, a topic most enjoy, kids are more likely to choose reading over activities that do not serve their mental or physical health.
Psychology tells us that reading fosters creativity and imagination which in turn enhances symbolic thinking, language development, and reasoning skills. Children who read with their parents tend to have reduced hyperactivity, aggression, and attention issues.
Screen time on the other hand tends to have the opposite effect with evidence of decreased concentration, reduced socialization, and compromised vocabulary development. Encouraging children to turn off their screens and read for just 15 minutes a day can mitigate the negative effects that technology and social media have on children’s mental health.
Riddle & Brantley is so proud to support this worthy cause and hopes that other North Carolina organizations will join the effort too. To support Lessons for Life Through Sports, please visit www.lessonsfor.org.
About Riddle & Brantley Riddle & Brantley is a personal injury law firm in North Carolina, dedicated to serving its clients with excellence and compassion. With a team of experienced attorneys, the firm focusses on victims of negligence, workers’ compensation claims, and Social Security disability law, providing legal assistance to individuals and families in need.
Twenty-Five Percent of Proceeds from Book Sales to Benefit Stonewall Community Foundation
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Community Spirit Vodka, the award-winning B Corp-certified brand that exists to celebrate and support community, has partnered with One Grand Books to curate a selection of books by queer authors in celebration and recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month. The collection of 20 novels, memoirs and histories that have helped shape the conversation around queer rights and aspirations was put together by One Grand Books, drawing on books originally chosen by some of its celebrated existing curators. Twenty-five percent of proceeds from the sale of books through this initiative will be donated to Stonewall Community Foundation in support of their efforts to strengthen the LGBTQ+ Community and Movement. The collection is now available at https://grandjournal.net/exploring-queer-voices-celebrating-lgbt-history-month-through-literature/.
Books featured on the list, in the Exploring Queer Voices section of One Grand Books, include Secret City by James Kirchick, Tales of the City by Armistead Taupin, Boy Erased by Garrard Conley, Plays, Prose Writings and Poems by Oscar Wilde, Nightwood by Djuna Barnes, Fairest by Meredith Talusan, Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin, The Beautiful Room is Empty by Edmund White, and more.
“LGBTQ+ History Month serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community throughout history,” shared Ashley Eldefri, Brand Ambassador, The Community Spirit Vodka. “The Community Spirit Vodka exists to celebrate the idea and importance of community, and to support and showcase community leaders. These authors, their works, and their contributions, should be celebrated every day.”
The Community Spirit Vodka is a certified B Corporation® (B Corp), in recognition of its high social and environmental performance, commitment to all stakeholders, and transparency in performance towards the high standards established by B Lab™, the nonprofit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. Since its founding, The Community Spirit Vodka has built a platform to celebrate and support organizations and individuals working to better their communities through education, fundraising and other forms of support.
LGBTQ+ History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the queer rights and related civil rights movements.
“One of the most profound ways to honor this month is by immersing ourselves in the works of queer authors,” shared Aaron Hicklin, Founder, One Grand Books. “These authors have not only shaped queer culture but have also provided invaluable insights into the social and political history of queer life over the last 125 years. We are proud to partner with The Community Spirit Vodka on this important initiative.”
One Grand is a curated bookstore in which celebrated thinkers, writers, artists, and other creative minds share the ten books they would take to their metaphorical desert island, providing the audience a window into the minds of some of the world’s most engaging people. Books curated by One Grand for this LGBTQ+ History Month initiative were drawn from those lists developed by existing curators including Alan Cumming, Justin Vivian Bond, Alison Bechdel, Eileen Myles, Douglas Stuart, and more.
All books are now available for sale online and on a featured shelf in the Narrowsburg shop. Twenty-five percent of proceeds from the sale of each book will be donated to Stonewall Community Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. They strengthen the LGBTQ+ community and movement by making purposeful and values-based contributions via grants to dynamic organizations, initiatives, and leaders. In addition to proceeds from sales, The Community Spirit Vodka will make a donation to the organization, matching funds raised through this initiative.
“Stonewall Community Foundation is a great example of the power of community, and what we can achieve when we support and lift one another up,” added Eldefri. “We are pleased to help support their efforts.”
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About The Community Spirit Vodka A certified B Corp brand, The Community Spirit Vodka exists to bring people together, to celebrate what makes community special, and to support and showcase community leaders – from social changemakers to one’s neighborhood bartender. Like the blank canvas featured front and center on the bottle, The Community Spirit Vodka serves as a platform to spark conversations, amplify community voices, and highlight important causes.
The Community Spirit Vodka is crafted with 100% American corn and is 5x distilled, filtered with activated coconut carbon, and gluten-free/kosher. The Community Spirit Vodka is regularly recognized for its quality liquid, including most recently DOUBLE GOLD at John Barleycorn, GOLD at ASCOT Awards, and GOLD at TAG Global Spirits Awards. The Community Spirit Vodka was also honored by John Barleycorn with a Gold medal for Purpose.
About Casa Lumbre Born and based in Mexico, Casa Lumbre is a global spirits company that develops, produces, and incubates premium, award-winning spirits. Originally known for Mezcals, Liqueurs and Tequilas, Casa Lumbre continues to tap into its global values and perspective to expand beyond Mexican distillates.
The Aerospace & Defense Metal Bellows Market is likely to rise at a CAGR of 7.6% during 2023-2028, to reach US$ 308.8 million in 2028, states Stratview Research.
DETROIT, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Stratview Research, a global market research firm has launched a report on the Aerospace & Defense Metal Bellows Market which provides a comprehensive analysis of the global and regional industry forecast, current and emerging trends, segment analysis, and competitive landscape.
Segment Insights on the Aerospace & Defense Metal Bellows Market
The Aerospace & Defense Metal Bellows Market is segmented based on Product Type, Material Type, Joint Type, Platform Type, Application Type, and Region.
Based on product type – The aerospace & defense metal bellows market is segmented into edge-welded bellows, mechanically formed bellows and others. Edge-welded bellows are expected to remain the largest and fastest-growing product type in the market during the forecast period. Edge-welded bellows offer a wide range of operating temperatures, superior stroke capabilities, and more precise spring rates, making them suitable for a variety of applications where performance is critical.
Based on the material type – The market is segmented into titanium alloys, stainless steel alloys, nickel alloys, and others. Titanium alloy-based metal below is expected to remain the dominant as well as the fastest-growing material type in the market during the forecast period. Titanium alloy bellows provide many advantages, such as extremely lightweight construction, high strength, excellent price-performance ratio, and high corrosive fluid resistance. Also, the rising demand for lightweight construction, high-strength material, and good media compatibility drives the demand for titanium in the A&D industry. It is estimated that there would be a further increase in the penetration of titanium in the crucial sections (including metal bellows) of the latest aircraft programs.
Based on application Type– The market is segmented into airframe, engine, and others. The airframe is estimated to remain the most dominant application in the coming years. The engine also accounts for a reasonable share of the market. Key application areas of the engine are bleeding air ducts, drain systems, firewall seals, nacelle seals, and duct seals. Major material types used in engine applications are high-temperature titanium alloys, CRES, and nickel alloys.
Which Region Offers the Best Opportunity and Growth?
The report suggests that North America is expected to remain the largest market for aerospace & defense metal bellows during the forecast period. This growth is majorly attributed to the following –
This region has a presence of a large number of major OEMs and aerospace giants, such as Boeing, which make the region a growth engine of the aerospace industry.
Most of the aerospace & defense metal bellows suppliers have their presence in the region.
Likewise, the Asia-Pacific, a relatively small market, is likely to heal up at the fastest pace in the post-pandemic market scenario. The region’s market will be driven by a host of factors including an expected increase in the demand for commercial aircraft to support rising passenger traffic, the opening of assembly plants of Boeing and Airbus in China for B737, A320, A330, and A350 aircraft programs; upcoming indigenous commercial and regional aircraft (COMAC C919); rising aircraft fleet size; and increasing military expenditure by key countries such as China and India.
Aerospace & Defense Metal Bellows Market Drivers
Some of the key drivers listed in the report are given below.
A continuous rise in the use of metal bellows for various applications in the aerospace industry.
Increasing preference for metal bellows for high-temperature applications.
An expected rise in the production rate of the key aircraft programs.
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Top 10 Companies in the Aerospace & Defense Metal Bellows Market?
The market is highly populated with the presence of some local, regional, and global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the aerospace & defense metal bellows market.
Senior plc
AMETEK, Inc. (FMH Aerospace Corp.)
Eaton Corporation Plc
Meggitt PLC
Unison Industries, LLC
MW Industries
Smiths Group plc
EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KG
U.S. Bellows, Inc.
Enpro Industries
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The 12,114 sq.ft. new construction home sits on approximately 50 acres
MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Equity Union Luxury Properties congratulates Lilach Depas on her new listing at 573 Westlake Road in Malibu, California. This home is a private estate nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the bustling city that all of Los Angeles has to offer.
573 Westlake Road, Malibu – listed by Lilach Depas of Equity Union Real Estate and Adi Livyatan of Rodeo Realty.
Sitting on approximately 50 acres just minutes from Westlake Village and the Malibu Beaches, this self-sustaining masterpiece features a 2,800 sq.ft. primary bedroom and 3,600 sq.ft. infinity pool. The home resides on solid blue rock bedrock on 2 flat acres with 2 additional flat lots providing endless potential for the new owners. A helicopter pad, tennis courts, or event its own vineyard, the possibilities go on and on.
Designed and built by professional hillside developer, Nissim David Chai of Ofarit Development, Nissim purchased the property approximately 2 ½ years ago, with a 6-month design period included. As a result, this exquisite home now features the perfect blend of breathtaking panoramic views and serene privacy, perched high in the sky over Malibu.
Nissim was born in Israel from a family of builders, with his father being one of the biggest developers in his home country. After serving in the army, he entered into the building industry then came to the United States in 2000. He is known for building high-quality and luxury homes in the greater Los Angeles area.
Lilach Depas has an incredible career in real estate spanning over 10 years. She is a luxury specialist at Equity Union’s Woodland Hills branch, consistently in the top 5 individual agents in sales volume. She has a talent of helping her clients get the most value out of their properties, whether buying or selling. The property is co-listed by Adi Livyatan of Rodeo Realty.
The property will be held open today, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its first brokers open with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music and valet.
About Equity Union Luxury Properties: The independent brokerage has over 700 agents companywide and sells over $2 Billion in sales volume annually. It’s the fastest growing real estate brokerage in Southern California. Corporate operations for Equity Union are based in Sherman Oaks, with additional branches in LA’s Westside, the San Fernando Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley and Riverside County’s Coachella Valley.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Blueprint Prep and the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) announced a renewal of their partnership designed to increase diversity in the legal field. NBLSA pre-law members will have the opportunity to receive LSAT prep scholarships that include a free Blueprint LSAT course.
Only five percent of lawyers are Black. NBLSA is committed to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black and minority attorneys who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
“Our pre-law students benefit greatly from our partnerships with companies like Blueprint Test Prep. We must continue to increase the five percent of Black lawyers and that starts with pre-law students. We value our partnership and look forward to the year ahead,” said NBLSA National Chair & CEO, Jarrius Adams
Blueprint Test Prep, founded in 2005, is dedicated to helping students achieve life-changing LSAT scores through engaging and effective learning via the latest in AI technology, analytics, and video production.
“We are proud to partner with NBLSA to make LSAT prep more accessible to underrepresented groups and give their members the best results while leveraging the latest technology,” said Blueprint Prep CEO, Matt Riley.
The partnership between NBLSA and Blueprint Test Prep is a step in the right direction to increase diversity in the legal field and create a more equitable future.
About Blueprint Prep Founded in 2005, Blueprint Prep is the leading platform for high-stakes test prep in the U.S., offering live and self-paced online courses, private tutoring, self-study materials, and application consulting services for pre-law, pre-med, and medical school students, as well as Qbanks, tutoring, and live study groups for residents, practicing physicians, PAs, and NPs via its recent acquisitions of Rosh Review and Sarah Michelle NP Reviews. Blueprint Prep leverages a unique approach that combines engaging video lectures, unparalleled expertise in content creation, the latest adaptive learning technology, and personalized study planning tools. Blueprint Prep has produced unrivaled results, including industry-leading score increases for its pre-law and pre-med students taking the LSAT and MCAT.
CARY, N.C., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Millennia (the “Company”), a leader in patient payment and patient engagement for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups, is excited to announce the grand opening of its Command Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The Command Center will be home to the employees who support the $4B in patient accounts that Millennia manages on behalf of its clients. This office demonstrates Millennia’s commitment to providing superior service to its clients while adding jobs in Nash County and the surrounding Raleigh area of North Carolina.
Millennia and representatives of Rocky Mount and Nash County, North Carolina, officially opened the Millennia Command Center. Along with our headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, the Command Center will be Millennia’s innovation hub, fueling our development of patient engagement technologies and solutions, while building a culture of excitement and collaboration. See how we celebrated this milestone in Millennia’s growth.
L to R: Robbie Davis, Chairman Nash County Board of Commissioners; Scott Sanner, CEO Millennia; Sarah Sanders, Manager for Rocky Mount Office, Millennia; Natalie Barber, Director of Service Operations, Millennia; Joshua Berman, COO, Millennia; Sandy Roberson, Mayor City of Rocky Mount
Millennia’s brand new, state-of-the-art Command Center will serve as the heart of Millennia’s employees, providing an energetic workspace that will support the Millennia client base across the country, while maintaining our commitment to our US-based focus when it comes to working with and speaking with patients. Alongside Millennia’s headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, the Command Center will also be Millennia’s innovation hub, fueling Millennia’s development of new patient engagement technologies and solutions, while building a culture of excitement and collaboration.
“At Millennia, we strive to create a culture of engagement – with our employees, our clients, and the patients we serve. The Command Center and our headquarters in Cary, North Carolina were designed with that culture in mind,” says Scott Sanner, Chief Executive Officer of Millennia. “We are excited to bring the Millennia Command Center to Rocky Mount and offer current and future employees the opportunity to serve our clients and their patients in an environment that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and teamwork.”
On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Scott Sanner was joined by Sandy Roberson, Mayor, City of Rocky Mount and Robbie Davis, Chairman, Nash County Board of Commissioners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Command Center. The ceremony included an exclusive tour of the facility and the opportunity to meet the employees who are continuing Millennia’s history of digital innovation and unrivaled service to our clients and their patients.
Millennia’s headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, is eight miles southeast of the Research Triangle Park (RTP), a hub of top tech and life sciences companies. Proximity to RTP allows Millennia to recruit top technical talent, as the business continues to expand.
About Millennia: Millennia is how healthcare providers engage with their patients – from patient intake to the final payment. It means a better experience for your patients and more revenue for your organization. Founded in 2012, Millennia provides technology-driven patient pay and engagement solutions for more than 1,700 provider locations in 43 states, supporting over 40 million patient interactions every year. Millennia supports clients across all care settings including acute care, post-acute, medical groups, and specialty practices. To learn more, visit Millenniapay.com.
