DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA issued the following news release: LONDON Technology leaders and channel businesses can gain valuable insights on how to upskill and grow their tech talent during the 2024 CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference presented by CompTIA, the nonprofit trade association and leading IT certification provider for the industry and its workforce. The annual conference, happening 21-22 Oct. in London, gives IT businesses oppor  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following statement on Sept. 30, 2024, by President and CEO Rick Pollack: * * * The AHA is pleased that Johnson & Johnson has decided to cease implementation of its 340B rebate proposal, which would have harmed patients and 340B providers. We are especially appreciative of HRSA's efforts to convince J&J to put an end to this unlawful proposal and those members of Congress who demonstrated their firm support of the 340B   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Today, September 30, marks 28 years since the passage of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996 (IIRIRA), a law that advanced the criminalization of immigration and immigrant families. Alianza Americas, a network of organizations led by Latin American and Caribbean immigrants throug  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: Alianza Americas, a network of organizations led by immigrants of Latin American and Caribbean origin throughout the United States, rejects President Biden's final rule that further restricts access to asylum at the southern border. "This rule continues to deny the human right to seek asylum to persons trying to enter the U.S. through th  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following news release: October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Alianza Americas, a network of organizations led by Latin American and Caribbean immigrants throughout the United States, believes in promoting and incentivizing employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has made signific  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- Alianza Americas, a transnational advocacy network of Latin American migrant-led organizations, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Alianza Americas, a network of 58 organizations representing thousands of migrants from Latin America and the Caribbean in the United States, salutes Ms. Claudia Sheinbaum on her historic inauguration as the first female President of Mexico. This milestone victory not only marks a significant moment for gender equalit  more

DARIEN, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine issued the following news release: A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals the significant impact of daytime sleepiness on the daily lives of Americans, with nearly eight in 10 (82%) respondents reporting that it negatively impacts at least one area of their life. In addition, half (54%) of Americans believe they usually get too little sleep. "Daytime sleepiness is more than just an inconvenien  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The American Institute of Steel Construction issued the following news release: Ronnie Medlock, PE, of High Steel Structures, LLC, has been selected to receive the American Institute of Steel Construction's 2025 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award for his contributions to the Federal Highway Administration's Bridge Welding Reference Manual. "Simply put, Ronnie Medlock is an icon within the bridge fabrication and construction world, and the impact of his contributions to  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 -- The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America issued the following agency statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * In a perfect garden, created by God for the sake of humanity, evil entered in the form of deception and lies. Christians refer to this story, found in the biblical book of Genesis, as the fall of humanity. This foray into human sin began when Adam and Eve, the first humans created in the image of God, were deceived. Humans have contended with the powers of decep  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: More than 100 events nationwide join to spark local support for libraries, civic engagement On the heels of Banned Books Week 2024 (Sept. 22-28), the American Library Association (ALA) and the ALA-founded Unite Against Book Bans campaign are joining some of the nation's largest and smallest library systems to celebrate America's libraries, safeguard the freedom to read and enc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) announced today the winners of the 2024 IBEX Innovation Awards Program. The program is managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI). The judges selected 13 Innovation Award winners and 5 honorable mentions from over 80 entries submitt  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release: * * * 52% of cyber professionals feel that their budget is underfunded * * * London-Cybersecurity teams are under strain, as 61% of European cybersecurity professionals say that their organisation's cybersecurity team is understaffed, and over half (52%) believe that their organisation's cybersecurity budget is underfunded. That's according to new research from IS  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The Journal of Marketing, a part of the American Marketing Association, issued the following news release: Researchers from University of Kentucky, Arizona State University, and Pennsylvania University published a new Journal of Marketing article that explores scenarios where people take on an ambassador role to support a cause and how that affects the ambassador's subsequent prosocial behavior. The study, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing, is titled  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The principles of "slow librarianship"--which prioritizes reflection, collaboration, solidarity, and valuing all kinds of contributions--can also support deeper and more sustained learning and understanding. "A Slow Approach to Visual Literacy in Higher Education: Lesson Plans for Critical Discernment," published by ALA Neal-Schuman, emphasizes the importance of attenti  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Oct. 2 (TNSres) -- The Information Systems Audit and Control Association issued the following news release: * * * Meanwhile, job openings are declining, and 38 percent of companies are experiencing more cyberattacks * * * Sixty-six percent of cybersecurity professionals say their role is more stressful now than it was five years ago, according to the newly released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report (http://www.isaca.org/state-of-cybersecurity-2024?utm_source=isa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is pleased to announce Saeed Jones as the closing keynote speaker for the ACRL 2025 Conference, "Democratizing Knowledge, Access, and Opportunities," to be held April 2-5, 2025, in Minneapolis and online. Jones is an essential author as well as a powerful voice in the world of literary activism, and his writing o  more

DEERFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- The World Evangelical Alliance issued the following news on Sept. 29, 2024: The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) welcomes the adoption of the United Nations Pact for the Future on 22 September 2024. This document is the culmination of months of negotiations and represents a reaffirmation of the role of the UN in peacebuilding, promotion of human rights and global development. The WEA is pleased to see the role of faith communities is affirmed in the Pact for the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Today, the NMMA inducted two industry veterans into the NMMA Hall of Fame, its most prestigious honor. Steve Potts, founder and CEO of Scout Boats and Mark Schwabero, retired Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation, were presented with the 2024 NMMA Hall of Fame Award during the sold-out International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) Industry Breakfast  more