The science of bionics helped the more than 1 million Americans with leg amputations take a giant step forward, as the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) revealed clinical applications for the world’s first thought-controlled bionic leg in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine. This innovative technology represents a significant milestone in the rapidly-growing field of bionics. Until now, only thought-controlled bionic arms were available to amputees.
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The Meta “Heart 2 Heart” campaign, created to encourage more family dialogue about heart health, enlisted Emmy award-winning talk show host Michael Strahan to help jumpstart conversations during National Heart Month in February and beyond. Meta, the #1 doctor and pharmacist recommended fiber brand, is proven to help lower cholesterol to promote heart health† when paired with a healthy diet.
In an effort to lead by example and put his professional talk show expertise to use in a fresh way, Strahan invited the cameras in to capture his own personal father-son heart conversation, including practical tips on how to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle. The “Heart 2 Heart” video, now available for viewing on YouTube, will also be featured at this weekend’s Dad 2.0 Summit in Washington D.C., where over 400 influential dad bloggers will discuss the “new normal” of fatherhood. As a father himself, Michael Strahan will speak at the conference alongside Dr. Charles Lambert, Preventative Cardiologist at Florida Hospital, to discuss his role as a dad, the male influences in his life that contributed to his success, and how he maintains a heart-healthy lifestyle amid a growing busy schedule.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7764251-meta-michael-strahan-heart-2-heart/
In the era of consumption upgrade in China, one fresh product e-commerce startup is growing rapidly. Missfresh started in 2014, and now receives over millions of orders per month, operating with an integral financing platform YiQiFin. Its growth is a typical example of how small and medium enterprises could be empowered by technologies.
The use of the Internet and new technologies is the future of small businesses that need to consolidate and survive in a world with constant changes, concluded by the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) meeting which just closed this November. This provides a clue to solve an international issue, known as the dilemma of SMEs.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7997451-creditease-boosting-sme-growth/
The National Restaurant Association’s groundbreaking Kids LiveWell program is celebrating its three-year anniversary this July, the association announced today. The voluntary program, which provides a growing selection of healthful children’s menu choices, has grown from 19 to 150 participating restaurant brands, representing more than 42,000 locations nationwide. The initiative includes quickservice and tableservice concepts among national companies, regional chains and independent restaurants, as well as theme parks, resorts and museums.
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China’s fastest-growing automaker, GAC Motor, has released two new SUVs onto the market, the 5-seat GS7 and the entry SUV GS3 in watertown Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, China where tradition embraces innovation. These two next-generation SUVs, which have inherited the excellent genes of the GAC Motor family, are poised to bolster the company’s already astounding growth and drive its plans for global expansion.
GAC Motor chose Wuzhen as the place to begin its redefinition of SUVs for young consumers because of the water town’s rich history, its status as a hotbed for high-tech and innovation, and because of its youthful, fashionable and forward-thinking vibes, which is in line with the targeted young consumers of the two new models. Since 2014, Wuzhen has been the home for the World Internet Conference, which attracts prominent internet figures from 120 countries.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8166551-gac-motor-gs7-gs3-launch/
New research by Johnson Controls, the global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, shows energy efficiency interest rose 116 percent globally since 2010, with those who set goals making the greatest strides in reducing energy use. Momentum is also growing for green-building certification and green-tenant space leasing although many cite a lack of funding and uncertainty over government reform as obstacles to investment.
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Gatesman, one of the fastest-growing, mid-size, privately owned agencies in the U.S., is increasing in size and revenue by nearly 50 percent with the acquisition of Noble Communications, an award-winning, 49-year-old marketing communications firm in the Midwest.
With the acquisition, Pittsburgh-based Gatesman grows to more than 125 employees and expands to two additional offices in Chicago and Springfield, Mo. The acquisition increases the agency’s depth of expertise in new and existing areas with combined talent from both organizations, and adds new and complementary capabilities to even better serve regional, national and international clients.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8131351-gatesman-acquires-nobel-communications/
Welcome to the personal blog, of Eric Corl, where he shares experiences from starting and growing businesses over the last 15 years. https://www.ericcorl.com was created to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners insight Corl gained because of his personal wins and losses.
Rescue One Financial offers debt management services to help people get back on track financially. We have just been named of the fastest growing companies in Southern California.
Brock Beauty, Inc.’s bestselling hair vitamin Hairfinity® has been helping women grow healthier hair for more than 10 years. This Mother’s Day, founder Tai Lawrence is giving the world an intimate look into the inspiration behind the product – her daughter Jasmine – in a two minute short film called “They Learn From You.”
In “They Learn From You,” Tai describes her hair journey and shares her experience raising her daughter. “I struggled with my hair growing up. All of the chemicals, products and heat styling really did a number on the health of my hair,” said Tai Lawrence Brock Beauty Founder and visionary behind Hairfinity. “Most women have a childhood experience that defines their relationship with their hair. I wanted my little girl to feel good about her healthy hair and not be concerned about whether it was long, short, curly, textured or straight. That’s why Hairfinity® was created.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7522951-brock-beauty-hairfinity-hair-supplement/
Habanos, S.A together with its exclusive Asia Pacific distributor “The Pacific Cigar Co, LTD” launches Trinidad La Trova (52 ring gauge x 166mm length), an innovative and exclusive production designed especially for the “La Casa del Habano” network of specialist stores.
Trinidad La Trova (52 ring gauge x 166mm length) is made "Totalmente a Mano con Tripa Larga" - Totally Handmade with Long Filler - and their leaves are specially selected from the Vuelta Abajo* region in Pinar del Río*, Cuba*, the best land in the world for growing tobacco. To manufacture this product, expert Cuban torcedores –cigar rollers– work painstakingly to create a meticulous and exquisite cigar that meets the expectations of the most discerning and demanding Habanos smokers.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8223951-trinidad-la-trova-habanos-presentation/
Ethicon* joins world-renowned experts in bariatric surgery to share the latest breakthroughs in science and innovation that are advancing surgery in the fight against obesity and metabolic diseases during ObesityWeek 2016, the combined annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS). Ethicon will highlight the growing body of research and evidence on the benefits of bariatric surgery, a new sleeve gastrectomy training module on the Touch Surgery app, and its comprehensive portfolio of bariatric surgery products aimed to improve patient outcomes.
“Ethicon’s mission is to lead the way in resolving the burden of obesity for both patients and healthcare systems by expanding access to care and demonstrating the critical value of treatment through research and evidence, while also enabling new technologies,” said Dr. Elliott Fegelman, Therapeutic Area Expert, Metabolics, Johnson & Johnson Innovation.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7965651-ethicon-bariatric-surgery-access-obesity-week-2016/
