Passion and Purpose

CINCINNATI, OH – Passion and purpose are the cornerstones of the UI&U Master of Arts with a major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Graduate Certificate program.

Students enter the profession because they have a deep desire to help individuals recover and sustain the recovery of persons with mental and substance use disorders. Antwan McKenzie-Plez entered the program for that reason. “I am prepared to make a positive impact on lives. Union has given me the best training possible.”

“Our mission is to support every student as a future professional colleague in gaining counseling concepts and skills, but also encourage reflective personal growth,” said Rosalyn Y. Brown Beatty, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Director, Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling – Graduate Certificate Program.

Antwan agrees. “The self-knowledge I have acquired through my studies at Union allows me to be a better counselor. I just completed my internship and was hired by the company because of my excellent training.”

September is National Recovery Month and offers the opportunity to highlight the important work of the M.A. with a major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling – Graduate Certificate Program.

“The M.A. is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and led by scholar practitioners. Our accreditation ensures that students receive a curriculum based on the highest educational standards. CACREP is the accrediting body for master's and doctoral degree programs in counseling and its specialties offered by colleges and universities in the United States and the world,” said Dr. Brown Beatty. “Our counselor educators pride themselves on being able to teach the theories, techniques, and skills required to become a counselor using decades of combined counseling experience to adequately prepare students to become practitioners in the field of counseling and building connection to the broader counseling professional network,” said Dr. Brown Beatty.

The Union certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling is a fully online graduate certificate offered as a stand-alone program or embedded in the M.A. major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

“This program trains and prepares professionals for a career in counseling individuals with substances use and abuse problems,” said Dr. Brown Beatty. “The certificate can be completed in just one year. An alcohol and drug abuse counselor specializes in providing counseling and support to individuals and families experiencing problems with substance use or dependence. This may include individual, family or group counseling about the causes and effects of addiction support for families dealing with addiction, and/or referrals to treatment.”

A benefit only available to Union students is the fully online library. Access to the library is a service few universities can match. It provides access to a growing collection of more than 125,000 electronic full-text periodicals via 150+ online licensed research databases, available to students 24/7, 365 days a year.

In addition, career services leads students to employers looking for their skill set through the job alert network. The career counselor also offers resume and interview services to successfully market students to a rewarding career.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates a high growth rate for both occupations with a salary range of $39,000 to $65,680 for the mental health counselor field and a salary range of $39,600 to $73,050 for a drug and alcohol counselor.

“Union is known for transforming lives and communities. The UI&U Master of Arts with a major in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Graduate Certificate program offers the opportunity to enter a rewarding profession that makes measurable improvement in the quality of the lives of clients, families, and society,” said Dr. Brown Beatty.

About Union Institute & University

Union Institute & University is a non-profit, regionally accredited university specializing in providing quality higher education degrees for adults nationwide. Founded in 1964, Union’s academic programs and services are the result of more than five decades of identifying and refining ways to structure and deliver education to meet the needs of adults. Distinguished as the pioneer in adult education, Union perfected the concepts now common in higher education such as the hybrid model, a blend of online and traditional classroom instruction, interdisciplinary studies, and student centered education with socially relevant and applicable learning outcomes in its undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs.

The university is guided by its core mission to educate highly motivated adults who seek academic programs to engage, enlighten, and empower them to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.

Union is a national university with academic centers located in: Ohio, Florida, and California.

Watching an Embryo’s Neural Tube Close

First-in-Class Technology to Deliver Images of Birth Defect as it Happens

HOUSTON, Sept. 4 – In those precious weeks before a woman even realizes she’s pregnant, an embryo will have already developed a neural tube, a hollow structure made of cells which will eventually become the brain and spinal cord. Now, with $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health, UH professor of biomedical engineering Kirill Larin will tackle the evolutionary anomaly of why the neural tube closes in most embryos but remains open in others, leading to birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.

Neural Tube Defects (NTD) are the second most common structural birth defect in humans, affecting upwards of 500,000 pregnancies worldwide and approximately 2,400 pregnancies each year in the United States.

Together with Baylor College of Medicine professor Richard H. Finnell and Giuliano Scarcelli, assistant professor of bioengineering at University of Maryland, Larin will create new technology combining Brillouin spectroscopy and optical coherence tomography (OCT) to deliver 3D images of the mechanical factors at play when the neural tube closes and – in so many cases - when it does not.

Most commonly used to examine the retina, high-resolution OCT is an imaging technology that uses light waves to take cross-section pictures. Brillouin spectroscopy is a light scattering technology that will sense the stiffness of the tissue, which is critical to its success in closing. During malfunctions there are areas of low stiffness, so it is not folding together properly, Larin said.

“We will create this hybrid microscope putting these two powerful technologies together. OCT will image the development of the neural tube while at the same time, Brillouin spectroscopy will probe its mechanical properties. We will be imaging and sensing at the same time,” said Larin.

Finding out how mechanical properties controlling neural tube closure in developing embryos can be manipulated to ensure proper neural development is the first step to exploring treatment for the defect.

“If we find out what causes the tube to close, what is exactly happening, we can develop new drug treatments for at-risk embryos,” said Larin.

The work fills a significant data gap in understanding neural tube closure biomechanics.

“It’s still one of the great mysteries of life, no one on earth knows how this happens and that is really exciting to us,” said Larin, “because we will be the ones to find out.”

About the University of Houston

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in the country, UH is a federally designated Hispanic- and Asian-American-Serving institution with enrollment of more than 45,000 students.

How Seniors Can Truly Benefit from Low-Impact Workouts

Activity is vital at any life stage. It helps children develop correctly, keeps adults healthy and reduces the impact of old age in seniors. Elders that stay active can enjoy various benefits to their well-being, even from low-impact workouts.

Still, it isn’t always easy to keep motivated to work out, especially during these hot summer days. To avoid loss of motivation, seniors should always keep in mind how beneficial exercise can be for them. Let’s have a look at how seniors can genuinely benefit from low-impact workouts, as well as what the best low-impact workouts are.

Better Mental Health

Whichever form of exercise you choose, it’s sure to produce endorphins. Activities in nature will further increase the impact of the “feel good” hormone, ensuring you’ll feel satisfied and happy afterward. Nature walks or hikes, cycling, and yoga can serve you well in reducing bad moods and improve your overall mental health. Exercise has an exceptionally positive impact on insomnia and other sleeping problems, which are common in seniors.

Better Physical Health

Regular activity prevents or lowers the risk of many illnesses, and keeps your body strong and healthy. Working out improves our immune system, which is especially crucial for elders since they are more vulnerable to diseases. But low-impact workouts don’t only keep diseases at bay. They also reduce the risk of falling by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Even the most basic low-impact exercise like walking can help, as long as it’s done regularly.

More Social Engagement

One of the best things about exercise is that it doesn’t have to be a solitary activity. Like-minded seniors can get together for walks or hiking. Having company usually improves accountability as well, so you’ll be more motivated to keep up with your workout habits. Another right way to stay active while enjoying company, is signing up for dancing or a fitness class. By maintaining social ties, you’ll keep loneliness at bay as well.

Improved Brain Function

According to multiple studies, physical activity also has a positive influence on our cognitive function. Exercise improves and fine-tunes our motor skills, which in turn keeps our mind sharp. Active seniors are in less of a risk from dementia, regardless of whether they’ve always been active or not. What matters is that you stay physically active.

Best Low-Impact Exercises

Sometimes seniors can find the idea of exercise intimidating due to fear of falling or injury. It is precisely why low-impact workouts are recommended as they are relatively easy compared to full-blown workout routines. Walking is the easiest one to get into but provides a full-body workout. The same goes for swimming, which is considered to be one of the safest solutions for exercising when joint health is in question. Stretching and yoga are great for building flexibility and balance or maintaining them in old age. Alternatively, you might want to take up cycling, dancing or tai chi.

Ultimately, staying active is one of the best ways to ensure a good quality of life even if you’re well into your senior years. And if you’re experiencing any orthopaedic problems, professionals at Florida Orthopaedic Institute are here to help. Schedule an appointment today to start feeling better tomorrow.

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Ampersand Invests in Management Buyout of Clinical Immunology Provider NEOMED-LABS from the NEOMED Institute

LAVAL, QC and WELLESLEY, MA, Sept. 4, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Ampersand Capital Partners, together with the management team of NEOMED-LABS and the NEOMED Institute, announced today that Ampersand has partnered with management in the acquisition of NEOMED-LABS from its not-for-profit founder and parent, the NEOMED Institute.

Logo: NEOMED-LABS Inc. (CNW Group/NEOMED-LABS Inc.)

NEOMED-LABS is a leading provider of clinical immunology laboratory services for biologics drug development, with extensive experience supporting the development of novel vaccines. Formed in April 2015 as a spin-out from GSK's Clinical Laboratory Services unit, NEOMED-LABS has built on its world-renowned expertise in clinical immunology to form partnerships with many of the top 10 global vaccine developers, innovative biotechnology companies, and prestigious governmental and non-governmental organizations. Ampersand's investment positions NEOMED-LABS to pursue both organic and acquisition-related growth initiatives, including expansion into adjacent markets and geographies as well as to continue to expand its presence in Quebec.

"After a successful spin-out from GSK and strong business performance during its first three years of operation, this investment from Ampersand will help NEOMED-LABS achieve the next level in its evolution and support the growing needs of our customers," said Benoit Bouche, President and Chief Executive Officer of NEOMED-LABS. "We are extremely pleased to enter into this new partnership with Ampersand, given their unique experience in helping laboratory-based pharmaceutical services companies like NEOMED-LABS grow. Their strategic insights will undoubtfully help us continue fueling our rapid growth trajectory, broaden our customer base and pursue our international expansion."

"We are excited to partner with Benoit Bouche and his team at NEOMED-LABS" stated Eric Lev, Partner at Ampersand. "We believe NEOMED-LABS has tremendous potential in the clinical immunology field. Our goal is to actively support management to build the company into the world class leader of immunology-related assay development and clinical trial laboratory services."

Donald Olds, President and CEO of the NEOMED Institute added: "I am very pleased with the closing of this strategic transaction. The NEOMED Institute formed NEOMED-LABS in 2015 to preserve over 50 high paying R&D positions in Quebec and we have accomplished our mission. This transaction positions NEOMED-LABS for future success through access to new capital and the international network and expertise of Ampersand. I am highly confident that this new partnership will lead to significant future business and employment growth for the benefit of the Quebec and Canadian life sciences industry, which is a core objective of the NEOMED Institute."

ABOUT NEOMED-LABS

NEOMED-LABS is a leading, independent, pure player in the immunology field whose team of experts and state of the art BSL2 labs were instrumental in the development, qualification, and validation of more than 30 assays supporting the FDA filing of 10 marketed vaccines whose cumulative sales is around $3bn. Our unrivaled expertise in immunotools engineering and stability testing, as well as our capacity of 200k results per year on our immunochemistry, virology, and bacteriology automated platforms are devoted to personalized services and fast track method validation.

For more information, please visit: www.neomedlabs.com

ABOUT AMPERSAND CAPITAL PARTNERS

Founded in 1988, Ampersand is a middle market private equity firm dedicated to growth-oriented investments in the healthcare sector. With offices in Boston and Amsterdam, Ampersand leverages its unique blend of private equity and operating experience to build value and drive superior long-term performance alongside its portfolio company management teams. Ampersand has helped build numerous market-leading companies across each of our core healthcare sectors, including Brammer Bio, Confluent Medical, Genewiz, Genoptix, Talecris Biotherapeutics and Viracor-IBT Laboratories.

For more information, please visit: www.ampersandcapital.com

ABOUT THE NEOMED INSTITUTE

The NEOMED Institute is a successful and innovative Canadian not-for-profit R&D organization whose mission is to enable and accelerate the commercialization of life science discoveries. NEOMED Institute operates two complementary and integrated divisions: NEOMED Therapeutics in-licenses promising scientific discoveries from Canadian university centres and research institutes and then funds and develops these programs to stages that are attractive for partnering or stand-alone financing; and NEOMED Innovation Centre operates a world-class life sciences ecosystem in Montreal, Quebec hosting 30 life sciences companies employing over 350 people who operate in our two state-of-the-art R&D centres. The NEOMED Institute is funded by pharmaceutical partners, Quebec's Ministry of the Economy of Science and Innovation, and the Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada.

For more information, please visit: www.neomed.ca

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Baxter announces Health Canada approval of OLIMEL 7.6% high protein Parenteral Nutrition formulations

Highest protein and lowest glucose formulation among Parenteral Nutrition (PN) products (with or without electrolytes) available in a standardized, triple-chamber bag^1,2,3,4
New PN formulation will help meet needs of high stress patients who require more protein and are often impacted by hyperglycemia
OLIMEL 7.6% and 7.6% E are the latest additions to Baxter's olive oil-based parenteral nutrition portfolio

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 4, 2018 /CNW/ - Baxter Canada, a leader in nutrition therapy, today announced Health Canada approval of OLIMEL 7.6% and OLIMEL 7.6% E (amino acids, dextrose, lipids with/without electrolytes, injectable emulsion) for parenteral nutrition for adults when oral or enteral nutrition is impossible, insufficient or contraindicated. These OLIMEL 7.6% nutrition solutions are the latest additions to the company's olive oil-based parenteral nutrition portfolio. As a ready-to-use solution, OLIMEL 7.6% (with or without electrolytes) is designed to meet the needs of high-risk patients by combining the highest protein with the lowest glucose formulation available in a standardized, triple-chamber bag.

Baxter announces Health Canada approval of OLIMEL 7.6% high protein Parenteral Nutrition formulations (CNW Group/Baxter Corporation)

Critically-ill patients and those who have major surgery may require parenteral nutrition, which may be necessary when a patient cannot get adequate nutrients orally or through tube feeding. Most of these patients receive less than half of the protein that is recommended for more than 10 days in the ICU⁵. While recent studies show that higher protein treatments were associated with lower mortality rates in the ICU^6,7 giving patients more protein with ready-to-use products can have the unintended consequence of increasing their intake of glucose and potentially lead to overfeeding.

"Through our focus on innovation, Baxter is able to bring OLIMEL 7.6% and OLIMEL 7.6% E, our latest parenteral nutrition products, to Canadian hospitals," said James Teaff, Business Unit Head, Hospital Products. "Clinicians now have two new nutritional solutions to help their adult patients reach their protein targets, regain their health sooner and minimize hospital stays."

Baxter's latest OLIMEL 7.6% formulations provide clinicians new options for treating critically-ill patients, as they include:

76g of protein (amino acid) per liter, designed to deliver protein targets in lower fluid volumes.
Only 73g of glucose per liter which helps reduce the risk of hyperglycemia.
Olive oil-based lipid emulsions that may preserve immune function ^8,9,10,11,12.

The use of high protein regimens and olive oil-based lipid emulsions are supported by ASPEN guidelines.

Consult the OLIMEL product monograph at: http://www.baxter.ca/en_CA/assets/downloads/monographs/OLIMEL_EN.pdf
for contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse reactions, interactions, dosing, and conditions of clinical use. The product monograph is also available through the Baxter medical department.

About Baxter Canada
Every day, millions of patients and caregivers rely on Baxter's leading portfolio of critical care, nutrition, renal, hospital and surgical products. For over 80 years, we've been operating at the critical intersection where innovations that save and sustain lives meet the healthcare providers who make it happen. With products, technologies and therapies available in more than 100 countries, Baxter's employees worldwide are now building upon the company's rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of transformative healthcare innovations. Baxter Canada and its nearly 1,000 employees are located primarily in Ontario at the Head Office, CIVA Admixing and Technical Services Centres in Mississauga, and in Alliston – where Baxter operates Canada's only large scale manufacturing plant producing life-sustaining intravenous and dialysis solutions. To learn more, visit www.baxter.ca and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Baxter and OLIMEL are registered trademarks of Baxter International Inc.

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Sunstar Supports Release of Chairside Guide on Prevention and Treatment of Oral Cancer

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - Sunstar is proud to announce the launch of Oral Cancer: Prevention and patient management, an FDI World Dental Federation chairside guide for oral health professionals. The guide is supported by Sunstar and aims to mitigate the effects of oral cancer by promoting comprehensive oral cancer screenings as an integral part of routine dental check-ups. It highlights the most common risk factors for oral cancer and underlines the importance of early diagnosis and treatment by providing practical solutions for the care pathway.

The guide was released today at the FDI World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina. "FDI recognizes that oral health professionals play an essential role in combatting oral cancer," said Dr Kathryn Kell, FDI President. "Oral cancer is among the 10 most common cancers worldwide, but oral health professionals can help diminish its effects through early detection and swift treatment action."

The chairside guide provides oral health professionals with concise, yet comprehensive, information about oral cancer prevention, risk factors and management, and also helps them navigate the clinical examination and diagnosis through a decision tree. It focuses on the most common sites of oral cancer: the tongue, the insides of the cheeks, and the floor of the mouth.

"At Sunstar, we constantly investigate the power of a holistic approach to health to prevent and treat life-threatening conditions as early as possible. This chairside guide is a great example of a tool that supports health professionals in their daily patient screenings. Dental check-ups can be the perfect setting for early detection of several diseases, providing a central prevention role to dental professionals," said Dr Marzia Massignani, Sr Manager of Scientific Affairs at Sunstar.

Survival rates for oral cancer can be improved through early detection. Therefore, it is essential that oral health professionals such as dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists and oral health therapists understand the importance of conducting a thorough oral screening examination for malignant and potentially malignant lesions as part of their routine clinical assessments, even in younger populations considered at lower risk for oral cancer. The chairside guide encourages and facilitates the integration of this examination into routine dental check-ups.

"About 500,000 new cases of oral and oropharyngeal cancers are diagnosed annually, three-quarters of which occur in the developing world," said Dr Ihsane Ben Yahya, FDI Council member and oral cancer expert. "FDI is committed to reducing the oral disease burden and improving oral health outcomes worldwide. By designing an informative tool to prevent,promptly detect and treat oral cancer, we act in line with our mission to lead the world to optimal oral health."

Oral Cancer: Prevention and patient management is available to consult and download on the Sunstar GUM website, and print copies in English and Spanish will be distributed at the FDI World Dental Congress at the Sunstar booth in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

About Sunstar

With an eye to the future, Sunstar's vision is to pioneer a new era of innovation, champion new invigorating partnerships, and speak to the heart of a new generation of global consumers. We strive to help people everywhere achieve better health and enhance their quality-of-life through our products and services. Based on our corporate motto "Always strive to help people everywhere achieve better health and enhance their quality-of-life", the Sunstar Group will continue to be attentive and responsive to the varied needs and expectations of our global consumers. http://www.sunstar.com/company/philosophy

About FDI World Dental Federation

FDI World Dental Federation is an international, membership-based organization that serves as the main representative body for more than 1 million dentists worldwide, active in some 200 National Dental Associations (NDAs) and specialist groups in close to 130 countries. FDI has a bold vision: to lead the world to optimal oral health. Speaking as the unified voice of dentistry, we collaborate closely with our members, oral health experts, allied health professionals, and industry partners alike to achieve this vision together. http://www.fdiworlddental.org; http://www.facebook.com/FDIWorldDentalFederation; http://www.twitter.com/fdiworlddental

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Hey Guys! What's new with Alicia?

BUSINESS

It has been a while since I have touched base with a personal blog. A quick summary. I am now focusing my main work load to my online train it right clients. So if you are interested in competition prep, off season, transformation or diet/lifestyle online programming don't be afraid to contact me www.trainitright.com/contact I am taking on new clients right now. For more information on online training with me you can visit: www.trainitright.com/programs

ALICIAS COMPETITION PREP

No Alicia still doesn't have her pro card. After Arnolds I felt a tad defeated and it took me a while to get into the groove of prep for Toronto. Once I did I was in it to win it. I won my class and narrowly missed that elusive pro card in the Overall. It was heart breaking. Again it took me a while to get into the swing of things for prep for Vancouver. That was a show I should have never done. Financially, mentally, physically. Although we made some insane improvements to my legs I did not bring the conditioning that I know I am capable of. After returning from Vancouver some personal drama went on. I was under a lot of stress. My cortisol was ridiculously high. I know this because of my mental state, events that were happening and the fact I did not it like an @$$ hole but completely lost my conditioning. I decided not to do North Americans. A show immediately after Vancouver that I had my eyes on. I thought about doing the Amateur Olympia but again I want to bring my absolute best that I know I am capable. And this time I have something to prove. I also want to silence the "Alicia Bell haters." Having haters is fine by me. It means I am doing something right. But Im going after the Toronto October show with everything that I have to give! Lets do the damn thing people! Im in it to win it. I want to have people stop and be like WTF happened with Alicia she looks insane. And that is when I know I will be ready. If you want to keep more up to date with whats going on please go like and subscribe to my Youtube: www.youtube.com/trainitright The more people do things to hurt me the deeper my passion and drive gets to succeed! So thank you for all that you have done for me.

Thanks for your on going support guys!

Happy long weekend!

Young Woman's Powerful Story Encourages Others That They Can Turn A Bad Start In Life Into Something Positive

Raleigh, NC, August 31, 2018 ― Deja' was dealt a losing hand, and no one would have blamed her for simply accepting her fate. Her father died before she was born, and her mother chose drug addiction over her daughter. With loneliness consuming her, Deja' could have folded. Should have folded. But instead, she learned how to recycle her pain, and she began drawing from every source of positive influence that entered her life: a God-loving grandmother, a supportive godmother and a street-savvy godfather who taught her how to redirect her pain and survive in this world.

But the challenges just kept coming, and Deja' encountered countless betrayals and abuses along the way, which lead to an unhealthy marriage, and ultimately, a pattern of unhealthy relationships with men that lasted for several years. Aware that she is repeating a family cycle of poor choices, Deja' needs to rally what's left of her strength and determination to break that cycle. Will her fortitude be enough? Or will this final test break her spirit once and for all?

Overcoming the Hand You Were Dealt is the powerful new book from Kisha Taylor. Cultivated from her personal experience with abandonment, Overcoming weaves an authentic and captivating story of struggle, pain, hope and faith that culminates in a heartwarming climax of healing and restoration.

In addition to the book, Taylor's website, lifeunlimited1.com, enables her to continue her passion for women's emotional health, with courses that tap into the warrior in every woman, that cover abandonment issues and that help survivors understand why they act and feel the way they do. The website also houses inspirational items like T-shirts and mugs with messages of empowerment, and a blog with videos and messages of encouragement.

Author Kisha Taylor was born in Brooklyn, NY, and from a young age she learned how to navigate the real world of hard knocks. She attended Binghamton University and Baruch College, where she studied accounting and psychology. She became counsel to many, sharing principles on surviving abuse, overcoming life's challenges, healthy ways of handling personal mistakes and how to not surrender to self-defeat.

She is most proud of the lives her journey has impacted, as well as the happiness, confidence and emotional health she now has, which enables her to be a testament of, "You can, if you just don't give up.”

To read more about Taylor, or to view her motivational videos, please visit: www.lifeunlimited1.com/blog, https://bit.ly/2uLrQWT, or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSfBxoyOLsk.

Overcoming the Hand You Were Dealt
Pendium publishing
Released: 2018
ISBN-10: 1944348409
ISBN-13: 978-1944348403
Available at www.lifeunlimited1.com, Amazon.com, and all other online outlets.

Flexitarian diet is on trend as nearly one-quarter of the global population follows a low meat diet, says GlobalData

Consumers are reducing the amount of meat in their daily consumption and are instead exploring niche areas of the human diet, including trying a different combination of culinary inputs, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

According to GlobalData’s 2017 Q1 global consumer survey, nearly one-quarter (23%) of the global population stated they follow a low meat diet when asked to describe their daily diet. This suggests that the flexitarian diet is on trend, proving to be the most popular diet among consumers globally.

IMAGE FOR PUBLICATION: Percentage of global consumers who are on the following diets

Charles Sissens, Consumer Analyst at GlobalData, says: “Brands within the FMCG community must take it upon themselves to cater for lower levels and/or less frequent meat consumption, and promote the direct benefits associated with a flexitarian diet. More importantly, brands should accommodate these changes by re-formulating new product development to include more plant-based inputs, including fruit, vegetables and nuts.”

Californian fast-food chain Plant Power offers consumers traditional meaty meals, such as burger and fries, albeit made 100% from plants. The company highlights their strong health appeal: entirely cholesterol free, 100% GMO free and nothing artificial.

Sissens concludes: “If leading chains such as McDonald’s and Burger King can mirror similar tactics, it will increase the availability of plant-based consumption, thus aligning to the growing trend.”

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About GlobalData

4,000 of the world’s largest companies, including over 70% of FTSE 100 and 60% of Fortune 100 companies, make more timely and better business decisions thanks to GlobalData’s unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, all in one platform. GlobalData’s mission is to help our clients decode the future to be more successful and innovative across a range of industries, including the healthcare, consumer, retail, financial, technology and professional services sectors.

Fashion Talks™ reveals full schedule at Toronto Fashion Week®

TORONTO, ON — The countdown is on as Toronto Fashion Week®, in collaboration with RE\SET™, is only days away. The three-day long event proudly shares an extended schedule for Fashion Talks™, taking place Sept. 4-6.

The live taping of the Fashion Talks™ podcast, hosted by Donna Bishop in the RE\SET™ Studio (upper level of Yorkville Village, 136 Yorkville Ave.) will see her chat with some of the most recognizable faces in fashion, film, television and photography to share their stories in an intimate studio setting. Guests will reveal insights, observations and historical moments on how fashion helps to shape the world in which we live in and how our world shapes fashion and the clothing we wear.

Kicking off Fashion Talks at Toronto Fashion Week on Sept. 4 is Elizabeth Peyton-Jones (fashion activist and founder of the Responsible Trust for Model s) about her work within the fashion and modelling industry to protect, educate and empower young models. On Sept. 5, starting at 2 PM, a double header will see Canada’s leading film and television costume designers from The Canadian Alliance of Film & Television Costume Arts & Design (CAFTCAD) discuss the process and power of custom design and the upcoming exhibit From Concept to Creation (Sept. 4-30 at Yorkville Village), followed by an engaging discussion with Caitlin Cronenberg and Jessica Ennis (photographer and production designer), about the power of fashion in their new book The Endings: Photographic Stories of Love, Loss, Heartbreak and Beginning Again.

At 2:30 PM on Sept. 6, Donna is joined by the cast of the new fashion competition series STITCHED, host and fashion model Kim Cloutier (@cloutierkim) and resident judges, style expert Joe Zee (@mrjoezee) and ELLE Canada’s Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Craft(@vanessacraft). Premiering Sept. 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Slice, STITCHED is the stylish competition series where skilled fashion designers match wits and stitches in an epic fashion throw-down, facing off in dramatic themed challenges. Rounding out the last day of Toronto Fashion Week, Dr. Alexandra Palmer (Nora E. Vaughan Senior Curator, Textiles and Costume at the Royal Ontario Museum) will speak to guests about the importance of fashion and textile collections for museums and for its visitors.

Check your inbox daily for updates on events happening from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 and for event recaps. Tickets are now on sale at TFW.to.

To RSVP to Fashion Talks™ or for more information about Toronto Fashion Week, please contact:
Kelly MacDonald, rock-it promotions, inc., at kelly@rockitpromo.com or 416.656.0707 ext. 129
Daliah Marsons, rock-it promotions, inc., at daliah@rockitpromo.com or 416.656.0707 ext. 109

Tuesday, September 4

3:00 PM | Fashion Talks | RE\SET™ Studio | Contact: hello@fashiontalks.ca
In Conversation with Fashion Activist Elizabeth Peyton-Jones, founder of the Responsible Trust for Models, an international organization dedicated to revolutionizing the modelling industry

Wednesday, September 5

2:00 PM | Fashion Talks | RE\SET™ Studio | Contact: hello@fashiontalks.ca
In Conversation with Canada’s leading film and television costume designers on the process and power of costume design.

3:00 PM | Fashion Talks | RE\SET™ Studio | Contact: hello@fashiontalks.ca
In Conversation with Caitlin Cronenberg and Jessica Ennis on the power of fashion in their book The Endings: Photographic Stories of Love, Loss, Heartbreak, and Beginning Again
*This Fashion Talks taping will be followed by a book signing with Cronenberg and Ennis

Thursday, September 6

2:30 PM | Fashion Talks | RE\SET™ Studio | Contact: hello@fashiontalks.ca
In Conversation with STITCHED cast, host and fashion model Kim Cloutier and resident judges, style expert Joe Zee and ELLE Canada’s Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Craft on how media content democratizes fashion

4:30 PM | Fashion Talks | RE\SET™ Studio | Contact: hello@fashiontalks.ca
In Conversation with Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Nora E. Vaughan Senior Curator, Textiles and Costume at the Royal Ontario Museum on the importance of Fashion and Textile collections for Museums and for its visitors. The ROM holds the largest collection of fashion and textiles in Canada and is the third largest in the world

ABOUT TORONTO FASHION WEEK®
Toronto Fashion Week®, an event showcasing fashion, art, music and culture takes place in Yorkville, Toronto’s revitalized and most prestigious luxury retail neighborhood. The bi-annual event hosts national and international designers, entertainers and the fashion community to create a touchpoint where fashion is embraced and celebrated. As the leading fashion event in Canada, Toronto Fashion Week creates a catalyst for media engagement, retail activity and global connectivity.

The founding partners are Yorkville Village, The Hazelton Hotel, Freed Developments and Hill & Gertner – an ownership group comprised of several of the country's top companies in real estate, development and luxury hospitality.

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ABOUT FASHION TALKS™
Fashion Talks™ is the podcast that observes the world through the lens of fashion. Founded in 2017, creator and host Donna Bishop interviews designers, stylists, academics, industry insiders and leaders outside of the fashion industry to reveal insights, observations, personal stories and historical moments on how fashion helps to shape the world we live in and how our world shapes fashion and the clothes we wear. Fashion Talks™ is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and to stream at fashiontalks.ca. While the majority of listeners are from Canada and the US, Fashion Talks boasts regular listeners from Japan, Germany, France, Italy and the UK. Proudly produced in partnership with CAFA, Fashion Talks™ strives to shine a spotlight on the cultural relevance of fashion while highlighting the rich expanse of the Canadian industry.
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