ST. PAUL, MN – (NewMediaWire) – October 25, 2016 –  Solavore, LLC, a women-owned social enterprise committed to the manufacture and global distribution of 100% fuel-free, clean cooking technology, announced today that it was named one of the best privately-owned companies in America by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List. The Entrepreneur 360™ Ranking delivers the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. “Our annual evaluation offers a 360-degree analysis of the current private-business landscape,” explains Lisa Murray, Chief Insights Officer of Entrepreneur Media, Inc. “Top performers are determined by how well-rounded they are in four key areas: impact, innovation, growth and leadership. Entrepreneurship is a complex endeavor — this listing recognizes those who have mastered the challenge and are thriving this year.”This study forged by Entrepreneur, has been designed to provide a multidimensional view of entrepreneurship today, recognizing well-rounded, privately-held companies based on their impact, innovation, growth and leadership. Earlier this year Solavore received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center – Minnesota (WBDC-MN), a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). “We are very excited to be included on the 2016 Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List,” said Anne Patterson, CEO of Solavore, LLC. “It is a testament to the enthusiastic response that we have seen to our company since we converted it from a non-profit to a social enterprise. The Solavore Sport oven is a favorite among campers, preppers, bikers, boaters, backyard cooks, and those who aspire to a low carbon, solar powered lifestyle. Every Solavore Sport solar oven purchased in the developed world helps to fund a Solavore Sport somewhere in the developing world where an open fire is still the main kitchen appliance.”The benefits that Solavore Works, Solavore’s corporate social responsibility program, brings to communities in the developing world include:Respiratory health: freedom from common diseases such as pneumonia, which kills more women and children each year than malaria or AIDS The removal of one of the main causes of deforestation in the developing world Savings in energy expenditures, which can range up to 25-50% of a family’s budget Water pasteurization and food dehydration The ability for girls to attend school rather than spend their days collecting firewood with their mothers Increased income generation, enabling a woman to sell the food that she bakes or dehydrates in her solar ovenFounded by former tech industry senior executive, Anne Patterson, Solavore™ is the manufacturer of the Sport solar oven, a 100% renewable energy solar oven. A solar oven can be used in your back yard, on a boat or a camping trip to cook a broad range of delicious food including meat, poultry, vegetables, fish, slow cooked meals and baked goods, without using cooking fuel of any kind other than sunlight. It is also a big time saver because you can literally “set it and forget it” and in a few hours the food will be perfectly cooked when you return. Designed by engineers from 3M, the Solavore Sport is a virtually indestructible, retained-heat box-type solar oven made of rugged, durable, lightweight injection-molded nylon resin. Surround insulation and two-pot capacity enable unattended, family-size year-round cooking. The included water pasteurization indicator adds clean water to the Sport’s versatility, along with slow-cooking, baking, and de-hydrating. The Sport solar oven is an industry leader in price, performance, family-size capacity and rugged durability. By including women-owned businesses among their suppliers, corporations and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier/vendor diversity programs.About Solavore: Solavore is a women-owned social enterprise whose mission is to promote clean-cooking technology around the world. …
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Study Highlights: Air pollution was associated with blood vessel damage among young, healthy adults. These findings suggest that healthcare providers should consider the cardiovascular effects of air pollution on all patients, not just those who are ill or elderly. Embargoed until 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 (NewMediaWire) – October 25, 2016 – DALLAS – Fine particulate matter air pollution may be associated with blood vessel damage and inflammation among young, healthy adults, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal. “These results substantially expand our understanding about how air pollution contributes to cardiovascular disease by showing that exposure is associated with a cascade of adverse effects,” said C. Arden Pope, Ph.D., study lead author and Mary Lou Fulton Professor of Economics at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Air pollution is known to contribute to cardiovascular disease and related deaths. In 2004, the American Heart Association released a scientific statement, updated in 2010, warning of the risk and recommending that people talk to their doctor about avoiding exposure to air pollution specific to their area. What remained unclear, however, was how air pollution actually affects the blood vessels to increase the risk of disease. For this study, investigators analyzed the component of air pollution known as fine particulate matter (PM2.5) — the tiny pieces of solid or liquid pollution emitted from motor vehicles, factories, power plants, fires, and smoking. They found that periodic exposure to fine particulate matter was associated with several abnormal changes in the blood that are markers for cardiovascular disease. As air pollution rose, they found: small, micro-particles indicating cell injury and death significantly increased in number; levels of proteins that inhibit blood vessel growth increased; and proteins that signify blood-vessel inflammation also showed significant increases. “These findings suggest that living in a polluted environment could promote the development of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke more pervasively and at an earlier stage than previously thought,” said Aruni Bhatnagar, Ph.D., study co-author and professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. “Although we have known for some time that air pollution can trigger heart attacks or strokes in susceptible, high-risk individuals, the finding that it could also affect even seemingly healthy individuals suggests that increased levels of air pollution are of concern to all of us, not just the sick or the elderly.” Study participants included 72 healthy, nonsmoking, adults in Provo, Utah. Their average age was 23, most were white, and more than half were male. During the winters of 2013, 2014, and 2015, participants provided blood samples, which researchers then tested for markers of cardiovascular disease. Due to the unique weather and geographical features of Provo, they were able to evaluate these informative blood markers with various levels of air pollution. However, researchers noted that the third study year, 2015, was relatively unpolluted, which could have affected the results. Other co-authors are James P. McCracken, Ph.D.; Wesley Abplanalp, Ph.D.; Daniel J. Conklin, Ph.D.; and Timothy O’Toole, Ph.D. Author disclosures are on the manuscript. The National Institutes of Health funded the study. Additional Resources: Pollutant example photos are located in the right column of this release link http://newsroom.heart.org/news/air-pollution-linked-to-blood-vessel-damage-in-healthy-young-adults?preview=32e64ca8c246cc5ffaa8f1856d9be337 After Oct. 25, view the manuscript online. Household air pollution linked to higher risk of heart attacks, death High blood pressure linked to short-, long-term exposure to some air pollutants Follow AHA/ASA news on Twitter @HeartNews For updates and new science from the Circulation: Research journal follow @CircRES ### Statements and conclusions of study authors published …
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LIJA, MALTA – (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) – October 25, 2016 — 365squared, a premier managed services provider to the mobile network operator (MNO) community, has today revealed that its two recently launched products, 365detect and 365detect+, have already received positive feedback from the MNO community, with successful results. A number of MNOs around the globe are now effectively monitoring SMS traffic terminating on their network without the need for additional resources. Both services have been launched with the aim of creating a non-intrusive way of monitoring SMS traffic whilst eliminating the need to install any equipment on a client’s network. Juniper Research recently reported that Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS revenue leakage will amount to $62 billion over the next six years, posing a significant problem for MNOs looking to increase their profits in order to compete with OTT messaging players. “The launch of 365detect and 365detect+ has opened a new door for mobile operators looking to monetise A2P SMS,” commented Roneel Prasad, Chief Commercial Officer, 365squared Limited. “The two new sophisticated monitoring tools are both having an overwhelming success on the market, providing our mobile operator clients with an around-the-clock non-intrusive and detailed monitoring functionality with the added layer of benefit that results in an enhanced subscriber experience.” 365detect offers the core components: Message Simulator, Reporting and Account Management and a 24×7 Helpdesk. 365detect+ offers these features plus advanced Traffic Analysis tools to monitor and analyse data from the MNO’s. This provides the mobile operator with a detailed understanding of traffic delivery through international and domestic routes, allowing them to configure the necessary controls on the network. The Message Simulator simulates test messages from various brands and SMS providers in order to familiarise the operator with the same SMS experience that the subscriber will receive. This functions by sending test messages from multiple global locations to determine how these messages are being sent to the subscriber and what path these messages take to reach the subscriber. These tests give operators vital information on how international and domestic SMS providers are delivering SMS traffic – including through unauthorised grey routes. These new tools also contain access to a 24×7 helpdesk to provide real-time reporting to the operator, along with account management assistance. Roneel continued: “We understand the A2P messaging business and the challenges mobile network operators face in securing and monetizing A2P traffic. We provide real-time analysis, keeping the mobile operator up to date with their network’s traffic patterns. We pride ourselves on being flexible and aim to help in many different ways, including monitoring and managing the SMS firewalls and traffic systems globally, assisting with spam and fraudulent messages and detection of SIM Box activity. 365squared has a skilled, experienced and international workforce. More details on both tools can be found on the website here or by e-mailing the team for a detailed discussion at: info@365squared.com. Alternatively, learn more about these products during WAS#4 in Dublin (31 October to 3 November 2016) by scheduling a meeting here.Chris Bianco 365squared Ltd. +35699475592
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Enrollment Call for TYE Class of 2017 FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN , U.S. – (EINPresswire via NewMediaWire) – October 25, 2016 — TiE Detroit, the Detroit Chapter of the global not-for-profit organization TiE – Talent, Ideas, Enterprise invites high school students to enroll in a life changing unique program. This program is open to very motivated students who want to learn about entrepreneurship though an intensive mentoring program, to become leaders and innovators of tomorrow. TiE Young Entrepreneurs is an exciting and challenging program designed to help high-school students develop business acumen and realize the rewards of entrepreneurship. TYE will accomplish this objective by offering training and mentoring program to selected high school students who learn about the challenges and rewards of becoming an entrepreneur. This 6 month long program encourages the youth to get involved in the value creation process by exposing them to the entrepreneurial mindset. Seasoned entrepreneurs and mentors coach high school children (grades 9-12) on a business-focused curriculum. Meetings will occur every Sunday, 12:00pm – 2 pm The program culminates to a global Business Plan Competition and nurtures creativity, self-confidence, leadership and overall development of the students.  Seats are limited. Application deadline – October 26, 2016 TiE Detroit’s TYE Class of 2017 will be joining high school students from around the world as teams from 19 other chapters from 4 continents around the globe launch the TYE 2012 program in their respective chapters. These locations will include 9 cities from the US and Canada (Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Carolinas, Seattle, San Diego, Vancouver and Washington DC), 6 cities from India (Delhi, Chennai, Jaipur, Hubli, Kolkata and Ahmedabad), Melbourne, Australia, and London, UK. TYE Detroit is in its sixth year of global existence. TYE 2017 participating high school students will devote their weekends for nearly four months to learn about entrepreneurship, business models, finance, marketing, law, leadership, and presentation skills. Winning regional teams from all 19 chapters will present their business plans to global judges in person. More than the intense competitive spirit, the interaction with team members from diverse locations is expected to build a community of budding entrepreneurs that stay connected through the prestigious TYE Alumni Network. For more information, email chapter coordinator Ms. Palki Grewal – palki.grewal@gmail.com About TiE TiE Inc. (The Indus Entrepreneurs) is the world’s largest not-for-profit organization promoting entrepreneurship, spread over 61 locations across 17 countries with a mission to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education is delivered to its more than 13,000 members worldwide.Ms. Palki Grewal TiE Detroit248-254-4043
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