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New Report Recommends National Framework to Strengthen Evidence on Effective Responses to Public Health Emergencies, Says Current Evidence Base Is Deficient

Research and funding priorities tend to shift from one disaster to the next, which has resulted in a sparse evidence base and hampers the nation’s ability to respond to public health emergencies in the most effective way, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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As SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolves, Genomic Data Should Be Collected Alongside Patient and Public Health Data, Says New Report

To better understand the evolution, transmission patterns, and disease progression of SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — genome sequence data should be integrated with patient clinical data and epidemiological data, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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National Academies to Seek Public Comment, Hold Listening Session on Draft Framework for Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine – Week of Aug. 31

A National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine committee tasked with developing an overarching framework to assist policymakers in planning for equitable allocation of a vaccine against COVID-19 will issue a discussion draft of the preliminary framework for public comment on Sept. 1.




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National Academies Release Draft Framework for Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine, Seek Public Comment

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today released for public comment a discussion draft of a preliminary framework to assist policymakers in planning for equitable allocation of a vaccine against COVID-19.




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Anthony Fauci Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Decades of Work Improving Public Health and Leadership in Shaping COVID-19 Pandemic Response

For his role as a leader of federal research and policy on infectious diseases and, in particular, for his deft, scientifically grounded leadership in shaping an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Academy of Medicine today announced Anthony S. Fauci is the recipient of the 2020 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care.




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To Adhere to Public Health Guidelines and Mitigate COVID-19, Officials Should Use Their Discretion to Minimize Incarceration, Says New Report

Where needed to adhere to public health guidelines and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, authorities should use their discretion to minimize incarceration in prisons and jails — and facilitate testing, quarantine, social supports, and individualized reentry plans for those released, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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National Academy of Sciences Enlists Gaming Community to Boost Public Understanding of COVID-19

LabX, a creative engagement outreach program of the National Academy of Sciences, announced the winners of a competition to create games designed to help build public understanding of COVID-19.




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COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Importance of Investment in Public Health - 2012 National Academies Report Has Lasting Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a harsh light on the consequences of chronic underinvestment in public health, and the limited recognition of its role. Unless there is a crisis, it is not always obvious that public health is “always on,” working quietly in the background on chronic disease prevention, vital statistics, sanitation, safe water, safe food, occupational diseases and injury, and infection control.




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Future of U.S. Science Policy, Legacy of Science - The Endless Frontier Discussed in New Publication

The National Academy of Sciences today released a new proceedings of a symposium that explored whether the modern research architecture that fuels U.S. innovation needs to be reconfigured to meet the challenges of our time.




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To Increase Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines, Decision-Makers Need to Showcase Public Support, Leverage Endorsements, Focus on Hesitant Individuals, and Engage Communities

Decision-makers leading COVID-19 vaccine rollouts need to begin communicating with the public immediately if they have not already — emphasizing public support for vaccinations, leveraging celebrity and community champion endorsements, and focusing on those who are skeptical or hesitant of the vaccines rather than firmly opposed — to ensure demand and promote uptake, says a new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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To Achieve Health Equity, Leverage Nurses and Increase Funding for School and Public Health Nursing, Says New Report

Nursing in the next 10 years will demand a larger, more diversified workforce prepared to provide care in different settings, to address the lasting effects of COVID-19, to break down structural racism and the root causes of poor health, and to respond to future public health emergencies, says a new report from the National Academy of Medicine.




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Systems for Providing Protection from Inhalation Hazards Should Extend to the Public and Broader Groups of Workers, Says New Report

The COVID-19 pandemic and more frequent wildfires have highlighted the need for respiratory protection for the public and all types of workers, including essential and gig economy workers. A new report recommends frameworks to ensure both groups receive timely access to appropriate respiratory protective devices and guidance on their effective use.




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New Publications Examine the Use of Procedural Justice to Address Sexual Harassment, Describe Innovative Policies to Stop ‘Passing the Harasser’

The Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education today released three new individually authored publications to serve as resources for higher education institutions as they work to prevent sexual harassment and mitigate the damage it causes.




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New Publication Explores How to Prioritize Investments in Infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico

The recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act presents a unique opportunity for the U.S. to improve its transportation, water, communication, and energy systems.




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Protecting the Public and Workers from Future Airborne Hazards - Next Steps

The COVID-19 pandemic, wildfires, and other hazards have highlighted major gaps in the nation’s system for ensuring timely access to respirators and masks for the public and for many workers. A recent report and two webinars examined ways to fill these gaps.




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National Academies’ Roundtable on Macroeconomics and Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities to Hold First Public Meeting on Jan. 23

A new roundtable will hold its first public meeting on Jan. 23 to discuss challenges associated with incorporating climate change into the macroeconomic analyses used for federal policymaking. The roundtable’s activities will inform a new White House interagency working group.




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Gaps in the Systems That Support NIH-Funded Research Using Nonhuman Primates Are Undermining U.S. Biomedical Research and Public Health Readiness, Says New Report

Research funded by NIH that uses nonhuman primates is critical to the nation’s ability to respond adequately to public health emergencies and carry out high-impact biomedical research, but gaps in the systems that support research using these animal models are undermining national health emergency readiness.




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How to choose a public cloud storage provider

A recent Gartner study offers some useful guidelines on how to choose an enterprise-level cloud storage provider. But don’t forget that providers need to work together effectively too.




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Indian Public Cloud services market to reach $24.2 billion by 2028: IDC

The PCS market includes infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Public Cloud adoption in India continued to rise as enterprises preferred public cloud services for their digital transformation initiatives, application modernization, and productivity enhancements.




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Publican Quality Bread defines artisan baking in Chicago

Some people place such a high emphasis on quality that they hang their shingle on it, like Publican Quality Bread has in Chicago. Just bite into any of the signature artisan breads the bakery distributes to restaurants throughout the city and you'll have all the personal experience you need to define quality bread for yourself.




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AMC expands grocery store popcorn lineup to Publix, Kroger, Amazon

Distribution expansion to Kroger and Publix more than doubles the national outlets where consumers can purchase AMC Theatres’ line of retail popcorn.




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Utz announces fan-favorite snack food lineup to be sold at Publix

Utz, On The Border Chips & Dips, Zapp's, and Golden Flake Snacks are now available at Publix stores.




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Givaudan publishes insights from Chef's Council 2019, announces new fat encapsulation technology for plant protein

Givaudan has published initial insights and the first commercial innovation inspired by the fifth savory edition of its global Chef’s Council event – The Protein Challenge.




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Hooters releases frozen chicken wings at Publix

Four products in bright Hooters orange packs are now available in over 1,300 Publix Super Markets nationwide.




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IAPMO publishes Installation Standard for Residential Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Systems

The 2021 USHGC is scheduled to be published in early 2021.




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IAPMO, Pace to publish UMC Chapter 17 as standalone document for Geothermal Energy Systems and Ambient Temperature Loops (ATL)

The document addresses the need for enforceable safety provisions for geothermal district ambient temperature loop systems.




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IAPMO solicits public comments on 2024 UPC, UMC

No comments will be accepted after the 5 p.m. PST deadline on Jan. 4, 2022. All public comments will be distributed to the technical committee members in March and reviewed at their meetings, May 2-5, 2022, in Anaheim, California.




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ASHRAE publishes Standard 241, Control of Infectious Aerosols

Standard 241 establishes minimum requirements to reduce the risk of airborne disease transmission, such as SARS-COV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, the flu virus and other pathogens in buildings like single and multi-family homes, offices, schools and healthcare facilities.




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IAPMO makes Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) available for public comment

The deadline to submit comments is Sept. 5.




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Applying the Water Demand Calculator: Public fixtures in multi-family buildings

The IAPMO Water Demand Calculator has faced challenges due to exclusions from its documentation and calculations, causing difficulties for engineers in luxury apartment buildings.




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Point-of-use water disinfection: a necessary public health solution

Point-of-use (POU) water disinfection isn't just about public health; it's also an essential engineering strategy in modern water systems, tackling waterborne diseases by ensuring safe drinking water directly at the point of consumption.




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BNP Media's Plumbing & Mechanical Media Group receives award for publication excellence

The APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. 




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Adams Hudson: The value of publicity

Working with the media can help boost your company image.




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OSHA's proposed worker heat protection rule now open for public comment

OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process.




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Publication date set for new global safety standard

A highly anticipated global standard aimed at creating safer workplaces everywhere will be published on March 12, according to the Switzerland-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that spearheaded the five-year development process with support from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Companies can purchase a hard copy of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems from ASSE beginning the week of the standard’s publication.




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AHA: President’s proposal to eliminate FDA tobacco oversight risks public health

“We strongly oppose the administration’s proposal to create a separate government agency to oversee tobacco products. This unfortunately comes from an administration that has repeatedly placed the needs of the tobacco industry on equal footing with public health.




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Litigation over toxic chemicals is spearheaded by public sympathy for ‘heroes’

Toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune creates ripple effect on OHS practice of tracking harmful exposure.




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OSHA seeks public input to gather diverse perspectives and expertise

Together with a Biden-Harris administration interagency effort, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings on Oct. 27, 2021.




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ASSP publishes third edition of Safety Professionals Handbook

ASSP recently published the third edition of the “Safety Professionals Handbook,” its flagship book that helps safety professionals expand their knowledge, advance their careers and improve safety at work.




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The E-bike Market in US Grew in Popularity due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, as more Citizens are Opting to Rent E-bikes Rather than Taking Public Transportation

Florida based online store offer rentals and Sales of high-quality E-bikes and E-Motorcycles to help commuters travel safely during the pandemic




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International Artist Publishing LLC (USA) Announces New Podcast Now Streaming – The American Art Collective

www.internationalartist.com * www.americanartcollector.com * www.westernartcollector.com * www.nativeamericanartmagazine.com * www.americanfineartmagazine.com




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International Artist Publishing LLC (USA): Native American Art Magazine names Michael Clawson as Executive Editor

www.internationalartist.com * www.americanartcollector.com * www.westernartcollector.com www.nativeamericanartmagazine.com * www.americanfineartmagazine.com




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International Artist Publishing names Rochelle Belsito as Executive Editor of Three Titles

www.internationalartist.com * www.americanartcollector.com * www.westernartcollector.com www.nativeamericanartmagazine.com * www.americanfineartmagazine.com




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Randy D. Gibson, MA, for Excellence in Public Relations

Mr. Randy D. Gibson, MA, is lauded for his distinguished tenure as the principal and executive owner at RDG Communications LLC




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DC area Film Producers Screen the Award-winning Documentary "Imagining the Indian" in Kansas City on 1/18 and Lawrence on 1/20 – Free and Open to Public

Imagining the Indian explores the impact that stereotyping and marginalization of Native history have had on Native people. It chronicles the long social movement to eliminate mascoting. KC area interviews are included in the documentary.




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Beverly Hills Publishing™ leads the publishing industry with a High-end 360-publishing experience to release books within 90 days

Beverly Hills Publishing™ Andréa Albright is helping evolve the publishing industry with a 90-day strategy to release books.




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Sabrina Ann Frontino, International Published Model and Boutique Owner Official Sponsor for Valley Wide All Stars Little League Baseball Team

"Valley Wide All Stars little league is an incredible community of coaches, parents and kids who are passionate for baseball," said Frontino. "I am happy to support such a great organization in my community."




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Chia Unveils The AI-powered Revolutionary Image Generation Platform "SENSEI CODE" for Online Publishers

SENSEI CODE enables online publishers to save, organize, and share content creations while exploring a vast collection of publicly shared images for business. Additionally, all images created using SENSEI CODE are commercially usable.