LOS ALTOS, Calif. – Jan. 29, 2024 – PRLog — Silicon Valley’s Quest for Timeless Youth
In the thriving hub of innovation, Silicon Valley’s elite professionals find themselves at the forefront of technology, careers, and success.
Introducing Richard Haxton: The Pioneer of Nonsurgical Rejuvenation
Meet Richard Haxton, the unparalleled authority in the realm of nonsurgical rejuvenation, and the driving force behind Richard Haxton’s Transformational Skin Solutions of Los Altos – winner of Silicon Valley’s Best Treatment for Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation 2023.
Challenges of Aging in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s upper echelon face a unique set of challenges in their pursuit of timeless youth; the fast-paced tech-driven lifestyle, coupled with an aversion to invasive procedures, requires innovative, non-surgical anti-aging solutions.
The Philosophy of Non-Surgical Rejuvenation
As a trailblazing figure in the field, Haxton specializes in delivering results without the use of injectables or invasive techniques that align with the goals of those who want to look and feel forever young without surgery.
Transformative Results
“Maintaining youthful and rejuvenated skin is not just a matter of appearance—it’s a strategic advantage,” states Haxton, who has dedicated decades of pioneering work to create his proprietary non-surgical facelift.
Top 10 Anti-Aging Methods from Haxton’s (http://www.SkinByHaxton.com)
To embrace timeless youth, Haxton’s has these Top 10 Anti-Aging methods to share:
1. **Screen Time Mastery:** By managing screen time with blue light filters, one can counteract digital aging effects, sans surgery.
2. **Stress Reduction:** By embracing stress management techniques like mindfulness and meditation, one can reduce stress-related aging.
3. **Nutritional Wisdom:** By adhering to a balanced diet rich in proteins, healthy carbohydrates, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables, one can prolong a healthy and youthful appearance.
4. **Natural Rejuvenation’s Efficacy:** Harnesses the power of non-surgical rejuvenation to naturally restore facial youthfulness through Haxton’s programs.
5. **Sun Protection:** Vigilantly applying sunscreen to shield against the harmful effects of UV radiation.
6. **Air Quality Awareness:** Investing in air purifiers to counteract pervasive pollutants’ impact on skin health.
7. **Mindful Aging:** Incorporating practices for graceful aging by having an adequate program of not only exercise but quality rest.
8. **Hydration:** By drinking 8 – 10 glasses of water or non-caffeinated herbal teas, one can reduce the appearance of imperfections and wrinkles by up to 30%.
9. **Choose Cosmeceuticals over Cosmetics:** Cosmeceuticals are not sold over the counter and have medicinal purposes as a result of a HIGHER concentration of active ingredients unlike cosmetics that are merely 1% of active ingredients or less and can cost thousands of dollars with no results.
10. **Timeless Excellence:** Recognizing that an investment in anti-aging treatments is an investment in the quality of your life and keeping the essence of youth alive.
Visit Richard Haxton’s Transformational Skin Solutions
Explore these transformative methods at Richard Haxton’s Transformational Skin Solutions, located in Los Altos, California (http://www.SkinByHaxton.com).
AxessPointe Community Health Centers and Family & Community Services, Inc. Announce Merger to Streamline Access to Healthcare, Behavioral Health, and Social Services to Provide All-Encompassing Care
AKRON, Ohio – Jan. 27, 2024 – PRLog — AxessPointe Community Health Centers (http://axesspointe.org/) and Family & Community Services (https://fcsserves.org/) are thrilled to announce their merger, forming a dynamic partnership that enhances access to comprehensive healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and social services across Summit, Portage, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties. Effective January 1, 2024, this strategic collaboration aligns the organizations’ missions to provide high-quality healthcare and community support, fostering healthier and stronger communities.
The merger brings together AxessPointe, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive primary care to 20,000 patients annually regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, with Family & Community Services’, a social service organization that provides a wide range of community support programs that address homelessness and housing issues, transportation gaps, food insecurity, domestic violence, behavioral health and addiction, and gaps in care for youth, seniors, and veterans to over 200,000 individuals each year. Together, they will create a person-centered approach to health and well-being, ensuring that individuals receive the care they need, both medically and socially.
The expanded organization builds upon the existing infrastructure of both entities, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions to further strengthen the delivery of person-centered care. By integrating primary care, mental health support, substance abuse treatment, social services, and community outreach, the merged organization provides a continuum of care, addressing the interconnected aspects of each person’s social determinants of health.
The merger was made possible by the dedication and vision of the Board of Directors of both organizations, who worked together extensively over the past 18 months to deliberate and plan for the formal partnership. The newly merged board, comprised of members from each respective organization, will strive to formalize the new mission and vision of the merged entity. Staff of both AxessPointe and Family & Community Services also partnered to organize administrative functions and enhance the collaborative efforts between the two.
“Our merger marks an important milestone in our commitment to improving healthcare access for underserved populations,” said Dr. Demond Scott, MD, Chief Medical Officer of AxessPointe Community Health Centers. “Through this collaboration, we are uniting our expertise and resources to create a more robust and integrated healthcare system that will positively impact the lives of thousands of individuals and families in our communities.”
“We are excited to formally join forces and advance our shared vision of comprehensive healthcare and community support,” added Mark Frisone, who is the Executive Director of the new organization. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of AxessPointe Community Health Centers for the past three years and Family & Community Services for the past thirty and has a solid understanding of the benefits of integrating care provided by both agencies. “By merging together, we will be better equipped to address the complex needs of our communities and provide them with the resources and services they require to thrive.”
AxessPointe and Family & Community Services are committed to a smooth and seamless transition for employees, stakeholders, and, most importantly, those served by each organization, throughout the merger process. Both organizations have a long, positive history of working together and this merger formalizes their partnership. After January 1, 2024, each organization will continue to operate with their own identities, branding, and online presence, with their official tagline: Partners in Community Care.
With this unique merger, the two organizations are poised to make a transformative impact on healthcare and community well-being across their service area, maximizing their impact on regional healthcare delivery, improving patient outcomes, and addressing the diverse needs of the communities they serve. Together, they will forge new paths, create innovative solutions, and provide comprehensive care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities, improving health equity for all.
With a wide range of healthcare and social services, as well as employment, volunteer, and donation opportunities, there are a number of ways for the community to take part in this exciting new venture.
To learn more about each organization, visit axesspointe.org and fcsserves.org or follow them on Facebook at @AxessPointe (https://www.facebook.com/axesspointe) or @FCSserves (https://www.facebook.com/FCSserves).
Contact AxessPointe Community Health Centers and F&CS ***@fcsserves.org
“With a sound compared to the likes of Miles Davis, it is no wonder that Jean Caze has achieved such astounding success as a trumpet player. …” Carl Saunders.
Dranoff 2 Piano’s West African Beats
MIAMI – Jan. 26, 2024 – PRLog — Dranoff 2 Piano returns with its West African Beats performance series featuring Haitian American Trumpeter, Jean Caze, & Caribbean Jazz Band
“With a sound compared to the likes of Miles Davis, it is no wonder that Jean Caze has achieved such astounding success as a trumpet player. …” Carl Saunders.
Miami – January 26, 2024 – Dranoff 2 Piano presents West African Beats, an annual concert celebrating the soul of high art and music that was brought to the Americas. World renowned Haitian American trumpeter, Jean Caze, and internationally acclaimed Jazz ensemble led by Jazz piano greats Martin Bejerano and Jim Gasior. West African Beats is a contemporary inspiration of this exciting and important music and will be embodied and interpreted by a fast-rising star in the jazz world and representative of Haitian music and culture right here in Miami.
West African Beats
Sunday, February 11th at 5PM
Pre-concert talk at 4:30PM
Miami Beach Band Shell
7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
VIP $40 |General admission $25
| Students with ID $5 tickets at the door
Jean Caze has emerged as one of today’s most beautiful new voices in jazz. Jean has performed and recorded with Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Al Jarreau, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval, and George Duke. His Jazz and percussion band will be led by local Jazz greats Martin Bejerano and Jim Gasior as a piano duo at The Rhythm Foundation’s Miami Beach Bandshell.
Pre-concert talk at 4:30PM brings together Jean Caze, musicologist of the African diaspora Melvin Butler, and local Haitian community leaders for a discussion of the influence of West African song and dance on contemporary music and the spirit of the Haitian heritage in Jazz and popular music.
As we look at different parts of the diaspora and the music, culture, and the population from Haiti that is in Miami today, we can look at the history of Haiti as an island and creator of art and culture, but also how it has been transported and somewhat transformed by the new diaspora in Miami.
Jean Caze and ensemble are going to blow the roof off of the bandshell The audience will enjoy, share history, and dance to Haitian music in Miami today.
West African Beats series was originated by Dranoff 2 Piano with the support of the Funding Arts Network’s AWARE grant in celebration of FAN’s 25th year of philanthropy in Miami and created by Dranoff 2 Piano’s Artistic Director, Martin Bejerano.
Tickets are available online at www.Dranoff2Piano.org
About Dranoff
Recognized by critics and music lovers for presenting top duo piano artists from around the world, Dranoff 2 Piano champions the highest quality music from classical to contemporary, through the art form of 2 pianos, widening the lens of great art across heritage and time. For 38 years, the Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation has been the world’s leading champion of two piano repertoires and artistry. Dranoff discovers, promotes, and awards honors to top professional duo piano artists through its competition, commissions, and presentations of duo piano concerts in Miami and prestigious concert venues in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Dranoff 2 Piano is one of the leading commissioners of top classical and Jazz composers today including John Corigliano, William Bolcom, Gabriela Lena Frank and 2023 world premiere of Chucho Valdés. The Dranoff promotes awareness in a new generation of students of the transformational power of music and the arts through its multi-disciplinary, educational, and inspirational concert program, PIANO SLAM.
About the Artists
Jean Caze has emerged as one of today’s most beautiful new voices in jazz. Jean’s experience includes having performed with stellar legendary artists such as: Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, Mariah Carey, Al Jarreau, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval and George Duke just to name a few. A millennial jazz and world music artist, trumpeter Jean Caze is the definition of a true global artist. His unique style and playing provides his audience with a musical experience unlike any, in jazz past or present. a Yamaha performing artist. his second album, “Amédé” where he seamlessly combined his Haitian roots with his American Jazz education and upbringing. Jean has received abundant praise from critics, peers and jazz enthusiasts alike that have taken to Jean’s lyrical tone and tasteful ideas. Jean Caze has been hailed a “True Improviser” and even compared to Miles Davis by fellow legendary trumpet player, composer and music educator Carl Saunders. “With a sound compared to the likes of Miles Davis, it is no wonder that Jean Caze has achieved such astounding success as a trumpet player”. New York Times writer, Nate Chinen wrote – “Strong, and unexpectedly diverse, Mr. Caze confidently evoked Miles Davis on a pensive ballad, “Old Folks,” and a brisk anthem, “My Shining Hour.”
Martin Bejerano is an acclaimed pianist and composer and has performed/recorded with numerous jazz luminaries including his 20 year association with GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award-winning drummer Roy Haynes, Christian McBride Band, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Ignacio Berroa, Ron Carter, Russell Malone, Dafnis Prieto, Roxana Amed, Brian Lynch,, Adam Nussbaum, John Faddis, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Strickland He is featured on over 25 recordings, including the GRAMMY nominated Fountain of Youth with the Roy Haynes Quartet, and Roxana Amed’s Latin GRAMMY nominated album Ontology. “Editor’s Choice was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY award. Currently, Martin heads the Jazz Piano Studio at the acclaimed Frost School of Music, University of Miami, serving as Artistic Director for the world-renown Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation.
Jim Gasior is a distinguished international touring pianist, jazz educator, and arranger based in South Florida. He has performed and/or recorded with international pop artists and groups – Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Alih Jey, Chayanne, Jose Feliciano, Little Richard, Michael Bolton, Smokey Robinson, as well as jazz artists – Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, Terell Stafford, Patti Austin, John Fedchock, Duffy Jackson, Jason Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Robin Eubanks, Jeremy Pelt, Jay Leonhart and the Jaco Pastorius Reunion Big Band. Jim performs regularly in South Florida with Wendy Pedersen, Ed Calle, The Fernando Ulibarri Quartet, Melton Mustafa, and others. Jim is the Associate Professor of Jazz and Instrumental Studies at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida where he serves as the director of the national award-winning NWSA High School Jazz Ensemble. His students regularly receive top honors and recognition such as Downbeat Student Music Awards, GRAMMY High School Jazz Band, and admission into the nation’s top college jazz programs.
2024 Inaugural is sold-out and registration closed
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jan. 25, 2024 – PRLog — The San Jose Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the recipients of the Community Impact Awards: Business of the Year: Adobe; Non-Profit of the Year: Breakthrough Silicon Valley; Business Executive of the Year: Thang Do; Leadership San Jose Alumni of the Year: Chris Wilder. These awards recognize the innovative and impactful endeavors of businesses and organizations that have been instrumental in shaping the economic landscape of our city. The awards are given as part of the formal program at this evening’s 2024 Inaugural, a signature Chamber event.
“Each of our award recipients represent the best that San Jose has to offer,” said Leah Toeniskoetter, Chamber president & ceo. “At the heart of our community is a network of energizing, dedicated individuals and businesses that strive to make San Jose a better place to live and work. Today, we are proud to honor the impactful work of these great leaders.”
Business of the Year: Adobe With the opening of the company’s 18-story Founders Tower in March 2023, Adobe’s has firmly established its San Jose headquarters by doubling its office space. As one of Silicon Valley’s largest employers, Adobe continues to grow its local workforce, and the company eventually plans to employ 7,000 people in Downtown San Jose. Adobe continually supports local nonprofits and was ranked #6 on Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2023 list of Corporate Philanthropists. Most recently, The San José Public Art Program in association with Adobe, commissioned the creation of hand-forged artwork for the loading dock at Adobe’s new Almaden Tower.
Non-Profit of the Year: Breakthrough Silicon Valley Breakthrough Silicon Valley (BTSV) is a college pathway program that prepares highly motivated students from under-resourced communities to become first-generation college graduates and the next generation of leaders, educators, and advocates for equity. Working in the Silicon Valley since 2002, Breakthrough elevates communities by providing the tools and support systems students and families need to build a road to college and beyond, reaching more than five hundred students and forty young educators every year. Of the 2,100+ students served by Breakthrough so far, 99% of graduates have enrolled in college. Looking ahead, Breakthrough’s Vision 2025 initiative aims to bolster its peer-mentorship approach, extend its impact, and crystallize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the DNA of the organization.
Business Executive of the Year: Thang Do A vigorous advocate for Downtown San Jose, nationally-recognized architect, and Vietnamese American community leader, Thang Do led Aedis Architects—a San Jose-based architectural firm specializing in the design of educational institutions—for thirty years. He designed and assisted in the building of the Vietnamese American Service Center in Little Saigon. Do later purchased a historic building, which was rebuilt into an urban food hall in SoFA Market and created a hub of activity in our downtown arts district. Do served as cofounder of PIVOT, San Jose planning commissioner, and as a board member of SPUR.
Leadership San Jose Alumni of the Year: Chris Wilder Chris Wilder’s 40-year career in the public benefit sector began as a consumer activist (Fund for Public Interest Research, 1990-1996), running the Vanished Children’s Alliance (1996-1999), a national missing children’s agency, leading City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley – the nation’s premiere AmeriCorps program (1999-2003), then joining the VMC Foundation where he served the public health community for 18 years as Executive Director, bringing in more than $100 million for Santa Clara County’s public healthcare system. In 2008, he was a driving force behind the campaign for Measure A, which generated $840 million to build VMC’s Sobrato Pavilion, as well as a Downtown San Jose health center. After suffering from a stroke in 2021 and subsequently retiring, his impact on the community continues as he proudly serves on the boards of NorCal SCI and the Stroke Awareness Foundation.
About the San Jose Chamber of Commerce Serving the San Jose metro region as the leading voice of business since 1886, the San Jose Chamber of Commerce is one of the oldest and most respected chambers on the West Coast. A catalyst for business growth and development, the Chamber is a convener of leaders and influencers, a champion for a stronger economy, and focused on strengthening the quality of life in one of the most significant regions in the world. The Chamber is committed to building a board and membership that is value-based, diverse, and participatory. To learn more, visit https://sjchamber.com/.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Jan. 25, 2024 – PRLog — L-Tron is pleased to announce the release of a desktop software update for the patented OSCR360 system. Software update version 2024.199.0 is now live and available to all OSCR360 users. Current OSCR360 users will be prompted to install the update upon login. All new OSCR360 units will ship with version 199.
OSCR360 Desktop Software Version 2024.199.0 includes the following new features:
– Users can update their OSCR360 Tablet via the desktop software.
The OSCR360 system includes both a Capture Kit and Desktop Software. Users will now be able to control OSCR360 tablet updates through their Desktop Software.
– Users will be able to adjust the transparency of each POI (Point of Interest). POIs allow users to link digital evidence, such as photos, audio, video files, and documents, directly to a 360-degree OSCR image. This indicates where digital evidence was discovered during an investigation and provides additional context to the scene.
– Users will be able to view all advanced mode meta-data within the software. Advanced mode gives photographers the option to manually adjust the OSCR360 camera settings, such as aperture settings, exposure, and white balance. Now, this meta-date can be easily viewed within the OSCR360 desktop software.
More about OSCR360
The OSCR360 system was created for crime, crash (https://www.l-tron.com/OSCR360-crash-reconstruction), and fire investigation (https://www.l-tron.com/oscr360-arson-investigation) and prosecution, as well as for emergency preparedness and public safety training.
At the scene, the user-friendly OSCR360 system captures, stores, and organizes comprehensive 360-degree spherical images. Then, using the desktop software, investigators and prosecutors incorporate each piece of digital evidence into the 360-degree images, creating a powerful virtual walkthrough of the scene.
By keeping their maintenance plans up-to-date, OSCR360 users can access regular software updates and receive uninterrupted access to L-Tron’s support team, day or night. OSCR360 was built, and continues to be updated, by L-Tron’s in-house team of software developers and product engineers. New and improved features of OSCR360 reflect the combined voices of public safety customers nationwide.
About L-Tron
Established in 1975, L-Tron specializes in world-class data capture hardware and software for the public sector, healthcare, field mobility, and manufacturing industries. OSCR360 was developed in-house by L-Tron’s team of engineers, who collaborated closely with investigators, prosecutors, and jurors to develop the patented system. Our mission is to understand your workflow challenges and collaborate with you to find a cost-effective solution to optimize your efficiency. We’re pleasant, proactive, and passionate about providing service and product excellence. Your success is our purpose!
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Jan. 25, 2024 – PRLog — The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Azzopardi, LCSW as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC), effective March 1st, 2024. She will be taking over for the current Executive Director Mary Jo Buchanan, who is retiring as of March 31st, 2024.
Victoria is a mission driven professional, who has been with OPC as the Director of Clinical Operations since 2006. She has extensive experience in the NJ Children’s System of Care, as well as experience in care management, intensive in-home therapy, and as the Residential Team Leader with Value Options (currently PeformCare). She also has served as faculty liaison for students and supervisors with Adelphi University and as a Field Placement Supervisor. She has overseen the incredible growth of Ocean’s Care Management Organization (CMO), led the Care Management Department in achieving CARF accreditation, and successfully led Ocean Partnership through the unification process with Youth Case Management Services.
Victoria has her Masters of Direct Clinical Practice in Social Work and her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Rutgers University. She is a NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has her Clinical Supervision Certification, and is a Nurtured Heart Certified Trainer. Victoria is also very active in the Ocean County community, serving on the County’s Overdose Fatality Review Committee, Children in Court, the Juvenile Justice Detention Alternative Committee, as well as many other County and state-wide associations.
“I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to step into the role of CEO at OPC—an agency that holds a special place in my heart, and whose mission resonates with my core values,” Azzopardi said. ” I eagerly anticipate this extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with our dedicated staff, engage with our esteemed Board, and strengthen our partnerships within the community.
“Together, we will continue to serve the 1,100 youth and their families in Ocean County who need our support the most. I am genuinely excited about the journey ahead and the positive impact we can create together.”
For more information about Ocean Partnership for Children, please visit www.oceanpartnership.org.
About Ocean Partnership for Children Inc. Founded in 2005, Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) is Ocean County’s Care Management Organization (CMO). Its mission is to enhance the well being of youth and their families through natural and community supports. OPC provides care coordination services for Ocean County youth up the age of 21 years who have mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental challenges. OPC strives to keep children and adolescents at home, in school, and in the community by connecting them to resources that meet their unique needs and help them achieve their goals.
OPC is a non-profit organization available at no cost to all youth and families in Ocean County who meet the eligibility criteria of the New Jersey Children’s System of care. To learn more, visit https://www.oceanpartnership.org or www.oceanresourcenet.org.
