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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Families honor military veterans on Memorial Day at cemetery
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Several events are happening across the country on this Memorial Day as families honor the men and women who have died while serving in the military. At the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, families gathered to honor fallen military service members and the sacrifices they made. 'It's the ultimate sacrifice, you know. And being a veteran myself and my wife, it's a lot,' said Brandon Kretchman, a military veteran. Man set on fire inside car crashes into front yard: MPD The Travis Manion Foundation, one of the nation's leading veteran service organizations, hosted The Honor Project, where over 2500 TMF volunteers at 60 cemeteries across the country gathered to place flags on each gravesite. 'People that have loved ones here that that aren't able to make it, they're able to send in their names, and we'll go be intentional and go visit their gravesite, place a token in and say their name and keep their memory alive,' said Neil Sheridan, TMF Volunteer Leader. The Honor Project initiative demonstrates to surviving families and battle buddies that their loved ones will not be forgotten. 'The deployments, the nuisances of families being separated, and going out and sacrificing for our freedoms. Again, it's the least we can do to be able to come out and just pay honor to everyone that came before us,' said Kretchman. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
23-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Travis Manion Foundation Set to Honor 10,000 Military Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend Through the Honor Project
Volunteers Expand Their Service to 60 National Cemeteries DOYLESTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / May 23, 2025 / Honoring the sacrifices of America's fallen military heroes, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) - one of the leading veteran service organizations in the country - is expanding its annual The Honor Project (THP) initiative to sixty cemeteries nationwide this year. Throughout Memorial Day Weekend, volunteers are set to visit thousands of our nation's fallen heroes, standing in for families and friends unable to visit their loved ones. Since its inception in 2021, The Honor Project has encouraged families of fallen service members and battle buddies to request a personal visit to their fallen hero. Throughout Memorial Day weekend, TMF volunteers across the country will personally visit and place American-made commemorative tokens at each hero's interment location to pay their respects - pausing to reflect on the sacrifices of those service members and preserve their legacies. During its inaugural year, TMF mobilized volunteers to visit 4,000 fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery. Now in its fifth year, The Honor Project has partnered with the National Cemetery Association to expand its reach to honor 10,000 fallen heroes, mobilizing volunteers in sixty locations across nearly thirty states including: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington state and Wisconsin. 'Each year during Memorial Day weekend, I am continually in awe of how our nation takes time to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of our fallen service members,' said Ryan Manion, CEO of Travis Manion Foundation. 'Five years ago, I could not have imagined that The Honor Project would have reached sixty cemeteries across the country. The exponential growth of this initiative is a testament to the strength and impact of the community we have built at TMF. It's our duty and obligation to honor the sacrifices of our nation's fallen heroes. These men and women gave their lives for a higher calling: to preserve America's freedom and to serve a purpose greater than themselves. As a nation, it's our responsibility to preserve their legacies, learn their stories, and say their names at America's most hallowed grounds.' Learn more about The Honor Project here. About Travis Manion Foundation: Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) unites communities to strengthen America's national character by empowering veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop and lead future generations. In 2007, 1stLt Travis Manion (USMC) was killed in Iraq while saving his wounded teammates. Today, Travis' legacy lives on in the words he spoke before leaving for his final deployment, 'If Not Me, Then Who...' Guided by this mantra, veterans continue their service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation's heroes lives on in the next generation. For more information, please visit # # # Media Contact: Ed Donovan -- Senior Director, Marketing & Communications at Travis Manion Foundation [email protected] (m) 610-220-1441 Contact InformationElizabeth Aucamp Director of Business Development (704) 249-1430 SOURCE: Travis Manion Foundation press release
Buzz Feed
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
21 Things From Target To Basically Transform Your Backyard Into A 5-Star Resort
A floating beanbag chair and detachable ottoman set that's just as comfy and luxurious on the patio as it is in the pool. No air required! Plus, it's super soft, washable, and can be left outside. Promising review: "Incredible performance! This Sealander is so much better than I could have imagined! Uber comfy and it floats like a dream, too! It is my favorite piece of pool furniture and whoever designed it is a genius!" —Summer CrockettPrice: $359.99 (originally $449.99) A folding wicker side table perfect for when you're having cocktails and snacks in the yard. Plus, it folds up super compact if you wanna throw it in the trunk and bring it to the park or beach. Promising review: "Excellent patio table! We bought two for our patio to place together as one larger table or move to different spots as needed. Very attractive and solid. No glass top to worry about falling off or cracking. The legs fold up for easy storage. No assembly necessary! I highly recommend purchasing these attractive tables for your patio." —Palm Desert LadyPrice: $43.99 (originally $229.99) A stylish wooden chaise lounge destined to be your favorite nap spot this summer. Plus, it's foldable, and reviewers note how comfortable and weather-resistant it is. Promising review: "This is an awesome chaise! I usually don't write reviews, but love how comfortable it is with all the curves. I already had a cushion, so I have been using it on my deck. I'm very satisfied with the quality and comfort of this chaise! I've been looking for just the right one for a long time, and you can't beat the price! You just slide it out of the box and unfold!" —SharonPrice: $85.99+ (available in two colors) A cute outdoor throw pillow with a floral design in case your patio furniture is missing some accent pieces. It comes in a few different styles and is lightweight and comfortable! Promising reviews: "Very cute! Love the look and they have held up well on our front porch." —TMF"Great size and I love the design. Very comfortable to sit against and lightweight. Nice addition to our deck." —MeloPrice: $29.99 (originally $31.39; available in four styles and two sizes) An umbrella with built-in solar lights to lend a helping hand when the sun is doing the most *and* the least. The push-button tilt system makes it easy to adjust the angle, and the LED lights can run for 6–7 hours. Promising review: "I love this umbrella! The lights are great. It adds a great effect when we are sitting outside in the evenings. I purchased red which is the perfect color for our deck. The umbrella is well made and easy to tilt. Love the lights and the solar panel! We love this umbrella!" —Laura $84.99 (originally $190.99; available in 24 colors) An chic rattan-and-acacia wood outdoor dining set for when you wanna enjoy a meal with family and friends under the wide-open sky. Promising review: "I love the look and style of this patio set. The table is sturdy and the chairs are very comfortable and supportive." —Kylie KingsbergPrice: $369.99 (originally $979.99) A gorgeous fountain, because the sound of cascading water can be very soothing and make your time outside feel even more meditative. Promising review: "This is a winner! If there were six stars, I'd give them. Lightweight enough to move easily, but it looks very substantial (and attractive). The pump puts out good quantity of water so the splashing noise is a nice backdrop to conversation or quiet reading. The tank is large enough that it does not need refilling very often. I am very pleased!" —MarthaMPrice: $299.99 A super cute hammock chair you'll love hangin' around in. Price: $23.49 Or a cozy macramé swing that'll make you wanna grab a book and turn off your notifications for a few hours. The included mounting hardware can be securely fastened to wood or concrete. Promising review: "Beautiful swing! We've had it for almost a year, and it has held up very well. We ended up buying a second one!" —ShaylaPrice: $54.99 (originally $107.99) A set of solar-powered lights to illuminate your pathways for safety, and (if we're being honest) to show off your beautiful garden after dark. Promising review: "I've had them for a couple of weeks now and I love them. They are bright and they add a modern look. I am planning on buying my third set." —AnonymousPrice: $31.50 (originally $45) An ultra-luxurious day bed that's giving some serious cabana vibes. The little side tables for beverages, retractable canopy, and supremely comfy cushions make this thing truly ~chef's kiss~. Promising review: "The daybed is comfortable. I love watching TV and chit chatting on it. I enjoy being kicked back while listening to the birds chirp." —ReganPrice: $229.99+ (originally $709.99; available in four colors) An outdoor propane firepit table because nothing brings vacay vibes quite like hangin' out with loved ones around the fire. Make sure you stock up on marshmallows! Promising review: "Highly recommend! The price couldn't have been any better for this quality material, ease of assembly, consistent performance, and simple aesthetic. It comes with a cover and I like the propane placement so you don't have two pieces like other popular firepit models. There's no cording you have to watch for or trip over. It comes with black lava rocks which were easy to clean if needed (we got some marshmallow goop on a small area). Really happy with our purchase." —KmhvPrice: $139.99 (originally $299.99) A cozy egg chair with an incredibly thick and comfy cushion that just might be ~egg-zactly~ what your patio's missing. Price: $402.50 (originally $575.00) An outdoor bar table and chair set so you can take in the views while sippin' and snackin' on something delicious. Promising review: "In love with our new patio set. Super easy to assemble and it was put together in no time. It's very comfortable and sturdy." —Jessica MacDonaldPrice: $265.99 (originally $559.99) An outdoor ceiling fan with an LED light for when the weather is hot and the breeze is nowhere to be found. Your patio is sure to be the ~coolest~ in the neighborhood. Promising reviews: "Love this fan! Well built, quiet, and stable. The finish on the metal is very rich, and the fan blades are beautiful! Highly recommend this fan." —kelliew"They look beautiful and the air circulation is awesome!! Very, very happy with our fans." —ChristineMPrice: $449.99 A set of two outdoor ottomans, because sometimes you just wanna come home from work, put your feet up, and enjoy some peace and quiet out in the yard. Plus, the cushions are removable if you wanna use them as side tables instead! Price: $85.99 (originally $189.99; available in two colors) An acacia wood furniture set including a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and cushions — aka everything you need to have a very chill time out on your patio with your pals or fam. Promising review: "Looked into so many sets and so happy to have chosen this one! Perfect for our balcony space. Was easy to put together and the furniture is very comfortable and sturdy. Would highly recommend to anyone!" —LindaPrice: $299.99 (originally $789.99) A comfy outdoor floor cushion with a summer-y design that'll make you wanna cancel everything on your to-do list and bask in the sun all day long. It's water-resistant and UV coated, so you don't have to worry about it getting wet or fading in the sun, either!Price: $99 A curved or straight hardwood plank pathway so you and your guests can walk across the yard without getting your shoes all muddy. It'll also add a little extra dose of lake house charm to your outdoor space. Promising review (for the curved walkway): "Looks beautiful. Really enhances our gravel walkway when used with the straight pathways. Great product!" —loraPrice: $49.99 for the curved walkway (originally $69.99), $93.99 for the straight walkway (originally $149.99) A rolling bar cart that'll have you saying "charge it to my room" to no one in particular while you fix yourself another Manhattan and unwind in the fresh air after a long day. Price: $52.50 (originally $75) And finally, a set of outdoor rocking chairs with comfy cushions for all the rockers out there. Now you can lull yourself into a relaxed state while gazing at your aesthetically pleasing yard. Promising review: "I purchase this set for my front porch and it looks great! I was able to put it together by myself without any issues. It feels sturdy and appears to be good quality." —LCNPrice: $146.99 (originally $289.99)
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
‘Abandoning': Fury at workers compo change
A staggering 95 per cent of essential employees with workplace psychological injury would be 'abandoned' under controversial proposed changes to the NSW workers compensation system, unions say. The Minns government wants to overhaul the workers compensation system to tighten claims for psychological injury, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, saying the number of cases is growing and 'unsustainable'. But Unions NSW says the proposed changes would make it harder for essential workers, including firefighters and hospital staff, to be eligible to claim damages as a result of psychological injury in the workplace. Under the government's proposal, an employee with a permanent impairment for a psychological injury under 31 per cent would not receive compensation. For a physical injury, the threshold would stand at a lower 15 per cent. A survey of 10,000 essential workers released by the union in the wake of the proposed reforms found 83 per cent believed the changes would force injured colleagues back to work before it was safe, while 60 per cent said they had been exposed to trauma. 'We're talking about life and death decisions,' union secretary Mark Morey said. 'The government claims this is about financial sustainability, but their 30 per cent impairment threshold would abandon 95 per cent of psychologically injured workers – many of whom are already contemplating suicide.' NSW Unions Secretary Mark Morey said the reforms would 'abandon' many workers. NewsWire / Simon Bullard. Credit: News Corp Australia A NSW parliament inquiry will on Friday morning begin a hearing into the government's draft proposal. Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is expected to tell the hearing the upcoming state budget would report a $2.6bn writedown arising from the Treasury Managed Fund, the government's self-insurer. 'As the TMF continues to deteriorate, the pressure for cash injections grows,' Mr Mookhey has said. 'Since I became Treasurer, the government has authorised an additional $1.2bn in cash injections to keep the public insurer fully funded.' Mr Mookhey is expected to say previous Liberal treasurers Dominic Perrottet and Matt Kean had authorised an earlier $4.9bn injection, and that since 2018 the state government had borrowed $6.1bn so that the TMF's assets equalled its liabilities. 'I will not be authorising any further injections,' Mr Mookhey is expected to tell the hearing. 'Not until parliament decides its collective response to a scheme that most acknowledge is failing. 'Not when that money is coming at the expense of schools, hospitals or kids in need of out-of-home care. 'That choice is clear for me.' NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is determined to reduce the compensation system's burden on the government. Newswire/ Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia Administered by icare, the TMF is a self-insurance scheme created by the NSW government to insure its agencies' risks. As for the nominal insurer, the statutory body that steps in to provide workers' compensation to employees benefits when an employer is not insured, the picture Mr Mookhey is expected to paint on Friday morning is similarly dire. At the June 2024 valuation, the nominal insurer held 85 cents for every dollar it expected to pay in compensation and has since them only plunged further into debt. 'Absent reform, I expect the scheme to plunge further into deficit when the scheme is revalued in six weeks,' Mr Mookhey is expected to say. 'Fast deterioration has real implications for sustainability of the scheme. 'Workers get less. Businesses pay more. 'Put simply – you can have the best workers compensation scheme in the world on paper. If it has no money – it helps no one.' The NSW government previously said the current workplace health and safety and workers compensation laws were failing to both prevent psychological injury and to treat sufferers quickly so that they may be able to return to work. Only 50 per cent of workers with a psychological injury return to work within a year. That is compared to 95 per cent of workers with a physical injury under the current system, which the state government said spends seven times more on keeping an injured worker away from the workplace then it does on getting them healthy. The NSW government wants to reform the workers compensation scheme for state employees because of huge cost blowouts. NewsWire / James Gourley Credit: News Corp Australia Mr Morey said respondents had shared stories of prolonged battles with the compensation system after suffering psychological injury in the workplace, with some telling the union that they 'would not be alive today' if they had not received compensation. The union reported a Sydney firefighter having disclosed that he 'would have certainly taken my own life' had it not been for the compensation system, while another unnamed admin worker said they faced the risk of a 'mortgage collapse'. 'The system is already traumatic for injured workers who have to repeatedly prove they're suffering,' Mr Morey said of the changes. These changes would make that process virtually impossible for the vast majority of psychological injury claims. 'There's a better way forward that doesn't involve abandoning our essential workers. 'When 97 per cent of workers are begging for better mental health support instead of compensation cuts, the government needs to listen before it's too late.' Helplines More than 10,000 workers were surveyed by Unions NSW between April and May for the Cast Adrift report, with almost half employed in education, as well as staff working in health, transport, local government, and public and emergency services. Of those respondents, more than 96 per cent identified at least one psychological hazard, while about 30 per cent said they experienced workplace violence or a hazardous physical working environment, and 44 per cent said that they had experienced bullying, Unions NSW says workers who suffered bullying, sexual or racial harassment in the workplace would be required to go through a 'lengthy and expensive' court process to access treatment and support, further jeopardising the prospect of long-term care. The proposed reforms have also faced pushback from the legal sector, including the Australian Lawyers Alliance whose spokesman, Shane Butcher, in a statement said the draft bill 'drastically strips rights away from all workers' in NSW. 'The proposed reforms are significant and will impact all workers injured physically or psychologically in NSW,' Mr Butcher said. 'All workers will have a much harder time accessing the support they need to recover and return to work. 'That is the primary objective of our modern workers compensation system. Nothing in the bill addresses prevention. 'These reforms will dump NSW workers who have suffered a psychological injury due to their work out of the workers compensation scheme.' The NSW government has pledged to reform the workers compensation system. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia The Law Society of NSW president Jennifer Bell also said that while she recognised the workers compensation scheme was under pressure and in need of reform, the proposed changes risked stripping the rights of 'some of the community's most vulnerable'. 'There's no doubt the sustainability of the current scheme needs addressing, but that should not be at the cost of those people who have sustained serious and debilitating psychological injuries on the job,' Ms Ball said. 'The proposed increase of the 'whole person impairment' (WPI) threshold to 31 per cent will conceivably exclude nearly all workers with psychological injury from making a claim. 'To reach 31 per cent WPI, a person would need to demonstrate they're unable to live alone, care for dependants, or to function in society.' The Law Society will instead propose a compromise at Friday's hearing, namely changing the WPI threshold to 21 per cent which Ms Bell said would 'ensure that many workers generally recognised by community standards as being severely impacted by mental ill-health would be able to make a claim'. The hearing begins at 8.30am.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Data Integrity and Document Management Training Course: Latest MHRA Data Integrity Guide and EMA TMF Guidelines (ONLINE EVENT: July 14, 2025)
Dublin, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Data Integrity and Document Management Training Course" training has been added to offering. This concise course covers the background to data integrity, why it is important and how its requirements affect both paper-based and computer-based systems. Document management and data integrity are a key focus of regulatory inspections, with both EU and FDA inspectors increasingly observing violations during GxP inspections. It has become a critical issue in document governance and regulators expect staff working in GxP roles to have been trained in this important area. Ensuring data integrity is an important component of the pharma industry's responsibility to guarantee the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs. Violations relating to document management and data integrity have led to numerous regulatory actions, in- cluding warning letters and critical inspection findings. To address these concerns, the FDA, EMA, MHRA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have all recently published data integrity guidelines. The programme will include discussion of the latest MHRA data integrity guide and EMA TMF guideline that should be considered by organisations involved in any aspect of the GxP pharmaceutical lifecycle (GCP, GMP, GLP and GvP). You will gain an understanding of the requirements for ensuring data integrity, review data integrity inspection findings, and get practical advice on defining and implementing an appropriate data governance process for compliance with data integrity requirements. Benefits of attending: Understand the importance of data integrity and good document practice Ensure you are compliant with the new EU trial master file (TMF) guideline Be aware of key regulations and guidelines Discuss QMS considerations for data integrity and document management Review document management and data integrity inspections to facilitate regulatory compliance Consider the requirements for document management and data integrity governance to prevent data integrity breaches This course is part of the GxP (Good x Practice) training course collection, which feature a variety of topic areas to ensure you comply with the regulations and quality guidelines. Certification: CPD: 6 hours for your records Certificate of completion Who Should Attend: Clinical trials Manufacturing Quality assurance/quality control Compliance Pharmacovigilance Key Topics Covered: Principles of data integrity and good documentation practice What is data integrity? Why is data integrity important? ALCOA principles Good documentation practice including paper and electronic records Data integrity regulations and guidelines MHRA/WHO/FDA/EMA/PICS/ICH GCP R2 data integrity guidelines Group review and discussion of some key regulated documents including the latest MHRA data integrity guide Document management and data integrity inspection findings MHRA, EMA findings, EU non-compliance reports FDA findings Group discussion on inspection findings QMS considerations for Data integrity and documentation What are the elements of QMS for data integrity? Risk management considerations Data governance Discussion of participants experience and best practice for QMS and data governance Data integrity for computer systems Computer system validation considerations What is expected for compliance for GxP systems? Discussion of document and data integrity issues Data integrity and digital signatures Certified copies/true copies Managing and preventing data integrity breaches For more information about this training visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
