NATP Advocates for Tax Professionals in Conversations With Intuit, Leading to Change in Ad Campaign
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 17:17 EDT
The National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) is pleased to share a positive outcome following discussions with Intuit regarding their recent "tax break up" ad campaign. The ad, which encouraged taxpayers to leave their professional tax preparers in favor of TurboTax experts, raised concerns among tax professionals. After hearing feedback from NATP and the broader tax community, Intuit has agreed to discontinue the ad and is making changes, which are expected to be completed by the end of October. NATP took the initiative to represent the interests of tax professionals, emphasizing the invaluable role they play in serving their clients with personalized advice and expert knowledge. NATP communicated to Intuit that the original campaign sent the wrong message about the valuable relationships built between a taxpayer and their tax preparer, and we are encouraged by Intuit's responsiveness. "We're glad that Intuit heard our concerns an
Southeastern Printing Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Capping A Century of Excellence
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 11:54 EDT
Southeastern Printing, a premier South Florida omni-channel marketing and brand management company, announces its achievement of HITRUST r2 Certification. This milestone coincides with the company's centennial celebration, marking 100 years of innovation in commercial printing and data-driven marketing solutions.
2024 American Marketing Association Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 09:00 EDT
2024 American Marketing Association Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education Driving Innovation in Higher Education November 10-13 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada Chicago, IL- The American Marketing Association (AMA) is hosting the 2024 Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education in Las Vegas, NV, November 10-13, 2024. This year's event will include peer reviewed content, interactive workshops, solution providers, and several networking opportunities. We will be exploring a variety of topics such as improving the customer experience, leveraging AI, addressing the enrollment cliff, building community and amplifying student voices. "This ev
Industry Leaders to Address Blue-Collar Workforce Shortage at AMPP Western Conference Panel
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 09:00 EDT
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, will host a pivotal session during its Nov. 4-6, 2024, AMPP Western Conference, titled "Empowering Blue-Collar Trades through Workforce Development," on Nov. 5, 2024, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. PST in San Diego, Calif. This timely panel, moderated by workforce development expert Courtney Culpepper, will feature leading voices from the labor and defense sectors as they share strategies to address the urgent need for skilled workers in the submarine industrial base. The Department of Defense (DoD) faces a critical challenge: balancing the recapitalization of its sea-based nuclear deterrent while building new attack submarines. This task requires tens of thousands of workers skilled in multiple industrial trades. However, this workforce's current and projected shortages pose significant risks to national security
SGS explores plastic recycling to reduce pollution
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:56 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring plastic pollution and innovative recycling solutions. Plastic production continues to rise, from around 2.3 million tons in 1950 to a predicted 800 million tons by 2050. This places a heavy toll on the environment in terms of resource use and chemical pollution. Governments around the world are starting to respond through legislation and new technologies around recycling are helping to reduce the reliance on virgin plastics. SGS's Consumer Compact article looks at the problems associated with plastic production and waste. It considers the innovations that are being made around recycling and the solutions offered by SGS to help forward-thinking businesses who are committed to sustainability. Read the original Consumer Compact article, '
Tax Fraud Spikes due to Data Leak
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:50 EDT
In August, a data breach in the National Public Data exposed about 272 million Social Security and Tax ID numbers. With this highly-sensitive information now on the dark web, a great deal of harm can happen - including the filing of fraudulent returns. Imagine a client files their tax return only to find out that somebody else beat them to it and filed the return on their behalf - and intercepted a falsified tax refund. If this happens, it can take years for the IRS to investigate and unravel the situation. There are other issues as well. A client's Social Security number could be used by someone seeking a credit card, mortgage, bank loan, employment under their name or the victim's name. Now imagine if the client's child were eight years old and someone gained access to their Social Security number. There could be years of trouble before the client catches it. Fraudsters can also u
SGS explains how bluesign certification empowers greener fashion choices
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:44 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article looking at the issues around sustainability and making sustainable purchasing choices when buying clothes. Demand for sustainable clothing is increasing, with a predicted 1.4 percentage point increase between 2023 and 2026. However, the proliferation of claims and labels can make it challenging for consumers to find products that are genuinely sustainable. The bluesign® PRODUCT label shows a product adheres to the highest safety standards, meets minimum requirements for environmental and human impact, and is made using responsibly-sourced materials. It can be used on a variety of products, from clothing to home textiles, and even tents. SGS's Consumer Compact article looks at the industry barriers to sustainability and explains the robust criteria for bluesign® PRODUCT certification and why it means c
SGS highlights the importance of trusted antiviral product testing
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 08:34 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring key standards for the quality and safety of antiviral products and the benefits of rigorous testing. The article looks at the significant changes in the way we live our lives following COVID-19, which brought greater awareness of the dangers of infectious disease. As the world has emerged from the pandemic, there is still a great demand for products offering protection. Consumers want to know that these products are effective and safe. Exploring the wide range of possible vectors for infection and the methods used to try to prevent it, the article also explains how consumer trust can be gained through stringent testing against recognized benchmarks. Methodologies described include testing against common standards such as EN 14476, ISO 18184: 2019 and ISO 21702:2019, as well as the additional brand recognition benefits
Voters Have Not Given Up With Labour Despite Its Poor Start, New Poll Suggests
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 05:36 EDT
How do people feel 100 days after the General Election which saw a landslide victory for The Labour Party? Polling by Thinks Insight & Strategy shows net optimism among the public has fallen to -35, down from -7 in the days immediately following the 4 July election. Among people who voted Labour in July, net optimism has fallen from +41 to -11. The poll also suggests most people who voted Labour in July believe the Government can turn things around despite being disappointed by the party's first months in power. Adam Payne's full Politics Home article is available here. You can hear more an
Global and Local Experts to Explore Sustainable Future of Polyurethane Materials at Singapore Event
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 19:05 EDT
UTECH Southeast Asia Polyurethanes Exhibition & Conference 13-14 November The UTECH Southeast Asia polyurethanes conference and exhibition is taking place at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 13-14 November 2024. Sustainability and market opportunities in the polyurethanes sector in Southeast Asia are among the event's key themes. As one of the most effective thermal insulation materials, polyurethane offers huge unrealised potential to reduce the energy used to heat and cool buildings. Once seen as harder to recycle than other polymer-based materials, commercially viable innovations are emerging for the mechanical and chemical recycling of polyurethanes. With rising CO2 emissions being the fundamental driver of global warming, many companies are using CO2 to produce new raw materials for polyurethane. Bio-based polyols derived from natural raw materials including soy
Mikki Cichocki Talks About School Board Achievements On Inland Empire Alive
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 16:00 EDT
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.- Mikki Cichocki, board member of the San Bernardino City Unified School District, discusses her long tenure with San Bernardino schools, her family's long legacy of teaching, and her priorities for students and campuses. Watch the interview at: https://youtu.be/4vAfc7EbLTU?si=x2-BwQy64pfDKt6m "All San Bernardino education community members, including parents, must have their voices heard. Decisions about funding and setting priorities need to be aired and discussed openly to reach a consensus on actions to take," Cichocki said. Cichocki's interest in education can be traced back to her parents, both teachers in San Bernardino. She grew up in the area and attended public schools until the 10th grade
American Advertising Federation of the Inland Empire Announces New Leadership
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 15:34 EDT
REDLANDS, CALIF. - The American Advertising Federation of the Inland Empire (AAF-IE) has elected new leadership and set its agenda for the new fiscal year, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Longtime board member and chair of the annual awards competition, Mark Landon, chaired the board retreat hosted by Hyatt-Ward Advertising of Redlands under the stewardship of incoming President John McCarthy. The September 29 meeting kicked off at 9:00 a.m. and ran until 4:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization suffered a serious decline in membership, as some of its individual and company members lost clients. This caused some companies to close down, and individual members suffered drastic cuts in their fee income. Entry fees for the annual awards competition, which declined in entries, nonetheless kept the
The Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency Kicks Off in Scenic Southwest Virginia
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 12:29 EDT
The Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro Residency is set to officially launch for the 2025-2026 academic year at Oak Hill Academy in the picturesque mountains of Southwest Virginia. This unique program combines world-class Paris Saint-Germain player development with a top-tier U.S. boarding school experience in a supportive and safe environment. In partnership with Oak Hill Academy, the PSG Academy Pro Residency will cater to talented soccer players, both boys and girls born between 2008 and 2012. The program focuses on developing high-potential athletes through proprietary training methodology, daily practice, and competitive opportunities, all while ensuring academic success. The Paris Saint-Germain Academy Pro is the only program in the U.S. that provides an authentic PSG training center experience from France. It brings PSG's world-class expertise and excellence to the U.S., utilizing the latest advancements in the club's cutting-edge meth
SGS Summarizes Strengthened EU Specifications for HBCDD Under the POP Recast Regulation
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 10:46 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published details of revised hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) specifications under the European Union's (EU) persistent organic pollutants legislation, the POP Recast Regulation (EU) 2019/1021. HBCDD is a flame retardant found in many consumer items, including upholstery and textiles, as well as in electric and electronic equipment. The EU Commission's Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2555 of March 21, 2024, published on September 27, 2024, revises the POP Recast Regulation, amending the requirements for HBCDD. The new law will become effective on October 17, 2024. SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulations that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 148.24 provides a useful table detailing exemptions included in Regulation (EU) 2024/2555. Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the origin
SGS Summarizes Consultation on Designated List of PFOA-related Compounds for Japan
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 09:48 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a summary of Japan's consultation on the addition of 138 perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) related compounds as Class 1 Specified Chemical Substances under Cabinet Order No. 244. PFOAs are used widely in consumer items such as carpeting, upholstery, apparel and textiles, as well as in firefighting foams. The proposed list of PFOA-related compounds is expected to become effective on January 10, 2025. SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulations that may impact their business. SafeGuardS 147.24 provides further details of the proposed list of PFOA-related compounds. Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to the original SafeGuardS 147.24 for more details. SGS chemical testing SGS offers a comprehensive range of testing services to help man
Raquex Launches Exclusive Elite Quilted Padel Racket Cover
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 09:38 EDT
Padel fans can now keep their most vital bit of kit in premium condition on the go with the latest innovative product launch from racket sports specialists, Raquex. The exclusive design of the Raquex Elite Quilted Padel Racket Cover offers padel players a stylish, convenient and high-quality storage solution which couples functionality with a polished design. Made from faux-leather, the cover features a quilted exterior with slight padding on the sides, to ensure that the racket is well-protected from impact and damage. With its sleek, contemporary design, the Elite cover is perfectly sized to hold a single padel racket, and it also includes a convenient zipped interior pocket to securely store personal items such as a phone or wallet, without scratching or damaging the racket. Additionally, the cover comes with an adjus
SGS explores trust building for electronic equipment sustainability
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 09:08 EDT
SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published a Consumer Compact article exploring sustainability in today's consumer electronics. Companies like Samsung Display produce innovative products from resources and supply chains that are increasingly scrutinized for their environmental impact. This article highlights how partnering with SGS for hazardous substances assessment allowed Samsung Display to provide consumers with trusted labeling, demonstrating conformity with predefined standards for sustainability in their organic light-emitting diode (OLED) notebook displays. The results of the assessment enabled Samsung Display to demonstrate low levels of hazardous substances, heralding them "a great achievement in the development of our eco-friendly technology". Hazardous substances assessment (HAS) certification allowed them to display the SGS HAS Green Mark, one of several environmental certificat
Tech for good company named as first approved partner for specialist social work training
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 09:04 EDT
Press release October 2024 Tech for good company named as first approved partner for specialist social work training An award-winning Birmingham-based tech company has become the first provider to partner with the University of Birmingham and Sandwell Children's Trust (SCT) to host their immersive virtual reality training for social workers. Cornerstone VR, global pioneer of a VR-enabled behaviour-change programme for children's services, will offer the newly developed Research Informed Virtual Relationship-based Practice Training (RIVRT) - an innovative training solution for social care professionals - on its flagship VR platform. RIVRT was developed by the University of Birmingham and SCT after two years of ethnographic research, which closely followed social workers on home visits, in office environments and face-to-face supervision, providing real-world i
AMPP Introduces Cathodic Protection Field Techniques Course
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 09:00 EDT
The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), the global authority in materials protection and performance, has announced the launch of its newest educational program, Cathodic Protection (CP) Field Techniques. This two-day, immersive course introduces personnel to essential corrosion testing methods and real-world field techniques. Whether new to the corrosion industry or looking to enhance practical skills, this course offers a comprehensive foundation to begin or advance a career in CP. Participants will engage in classroom instruction and hands-on training in a controlled field setting. Topics covered include half-cell calibration checks, structure-to-electrolyte measurements, rectifier measurements, electrical isolation testing, and more. Students will gain confidence in corrosion data collection and testing techniques through this balanced mix of theory and practice. The course is tailored for a range of profess
The UK-Based Supplier Leading the Way in Weather-Resilient Logistics
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 05:21 EDT
The UK's recent experience with extreme weather events has underscored the critical need for businesses to adapt and prepare for future climate challenges. The transport and storage sector, in particular, has been significantly impacted, with companies facing disruptions due to flooding, storms, and supply chain interruptions. Midland Pallet Trucks, a leading supplier of pallet trucks and other manual handling equipment believes that businesses can proactively mitigate the risks posed by extreme weather through strategic planning and the adoption of innovative solutions. Their range of high-quality pallet trucks and pump trucks are designed to not only enhance operational efficiency but also to provide resilience in the face of adverse conditions. As many businesses across the country know, disruptions to supply chains can have far-reaching consequences. Extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfall and storms, can lead to road closures, da