The Alfred Mann Foundation (AMF) today announced the first subject, a U.S. Marine, SSgt James Sides, as a recipient of its highly anticipated IMES System (implantable myoelectric sensor) – an experimental system that holds the promise of being the first minimally invasive, intuitive, multi-channel control system for prosthetics intended for long term use. The IMES System is currently being studied under the Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). AMF’s ongoing trial with injured veterans at the Walter Reed National Medical Military Center anticipates subjects intuitively operating three different prosthetic movements simultaneously: opening and closing the hand, rotating the wrist, and moving the thumb. Combining these three movements enables several grasps that are invaluable for performing everyday tasks.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65112-alfred-mann-foundation-u-s-marine-subject-fda-study-for-imes-system
With the airing of Super Bowl XLVIII, 20 Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) students became the first to have a hand in designing the opening animation for FOX Sports’ broadcast of the NFL’s annual championship game. A television event that likely will be one of the top 10 most-watched programs in history, the broadcast was expected to draw an audience of more than 100 million.
The opening animation of the broadcast was set in New York’s iconic Times Square, and brought the worlds of art and football together to capture the superior athleticism of NFL players. SCAD students helped create the concept and design for the animation using assets provided by FOX Sports and by fashioning new creative elements.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65185-savannah-college-art-design-scad-students-motion-graphics-fox-sports
This year Glen Grant is releasing an exceptionally rare edition, the Glen Grant 50 Year Old – a fitting tribute to the innovation and whisky craftsmanship woven into the legend of Glen Grant.
On 28 October 1963 a rather special cask was hand filled by a young man who, at the time, was unaware that this liquid gold would ultimately shape his destiny. It would slowly mature for 50 years until 25 November 2013, when it reached its zenith – a robust, full-bodied and perfectly balanced single malt of distinction.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65033-campari-glen-grant-50
PANDORA brings the joy and promise of spring to life with its new collection of hand-finished jewelry, featuring delicate butterflies, blooming flowers, and pretty pastels, as well as delightful new charms to celebrate special pastimes.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/65564-pandora-spring-launch-2014/
The con man known as David Walker didn't exactly volunteer, but OSS chief Wild Bill Donovan convinced him that serving his country and the cause of freedom by posing as German astrologer Peter Kepler was a better use of his time than going to prison for impersonating a Princeton University professor. His mission: use his skills in illusion, sleight of hand and deception to gain Heinrich Himmler's trust and persuade him to assassinate Adolph Hitler.
In action that takes him from Berlin to Paris to Cairo; from Hitler's Eagle Nest to Himmler's occult Wewelsburg Castle, Gary Kriss's The Zodiac Deception is a memorable debut, an unforgettable thrill ride through the dark heart of World War II Germany.
Find out more at http://us.macmillan.com/thezodiacdeception/GaryKriss
Affordable new cars have never been so cool, as detailed in this year’s list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000, hand–selected by the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. The redesigned Mazda3 is No. 1 for 2014, and it notably has been featured on KBB.com’s annual affordable ‘cool cars’ list every year of the vehicle’s 11–year existence.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7218051-kbb-10-coolest-new-cars-under-18k-2014/
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When a military service member is wounded or falls ill, their families may have to travel great distances in order to be on hand during lengthy recovery periods. While assisting in their loved one’s recovery efforts, the last thing family members need to worry about is figuring out a place to stay – and if lodging is even available. Hotels for Heros-- a unique program that provides hotel rooms for military families.
A level IV trauma center in Washington State has installed copper components throughout its facility as another way of reducing hospital-acquired infections and keeping their patients safe.
Pullman Regional Hospital has become an early adopter of antimicrobial copper after studies found that the age-old metal could continuously kill deadly bacteria.
Each year, 2 million people in the United States are diagnosed with a hospital-acquired infection and nearly 100,000 people die. These infections are caused by common bacteria such as E. coli, MRSA, C. diff, CRE and VRE.
“It is a very serious problem,” said Ed Harrich, the director of surgical services for Pullman Regional Hospital. “I think every hospital across the nation is doing everything they can to try to deal with it the best that they can. But there’s bioburden on everything and people aren’t good at hand washing and there’s cross-contamination everywhere you go.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7378651-copper-development-association-cda-pullman-regional-hospital-keep-patients-safe-antimicrobial-copper/
After revolutionizing the Human Capital Management software market with NFC and GPS based Attendance Management System, Ramco Systems has announced the launch of SMS based Employee Self Service (ESS). Designed and developed as part of Ramco’s Mobility offerings, this new feature will help ESS users of Ramco HCM to apply leave, raise queries and perform transactions, all via a text message. Organisations on the other hand can use this feature to send company-wide communication by SMS.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7414551-ramco-inclusive-computing-sms/
A New Year means a fresh start, so now’s the time to get healthier! Unfortunately, most people are going about it the wrong way: Research shows that 90 percent of people who make a New Year’s resolution eventually fail at it. A huge part of that is because people tend to choose a goal that’s too vague or unrealistic. Lifestyle expert and former senior health and nutrition expert at Shape Magazine Sharon Liao is on hand to share simple and attainable changes that make a big impact!
Here East, London’s home for making based at the former Press and Broadcast Centres on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, today launches a short promotional film to demonstrate its vision and reveal the spirit of invention and discovery that lies at the heart of Here East’s offer to the tech, creative and making communities.
Forty crew members, a six tonne, thirty foot technocrane, a 4K drone and one hand-crafted robot were commissioned specifically by Here East to launch its marketing strategy and to create the unique footage of this ground-breaking London 2012 legacy project. The film aims to capture the attention of those entrepreneurial, creative businesses looking to scale, as well as established companies seeking to become more entrepreneurial.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7422451-here-east-enlists-robots-drones/
