SEOUL, South Korea, Oct 29 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- 2019 Seoul International Buddhism Expo (BEXPO) will be held at the Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention (SETEC) from November 14th to 17th.
‘PAUSE: Breathe in, Breathe out’ is the tagline of BEXPO 2019. This year, 488 booths have been registered by 331 companies from home and oversea. The estimated visitors would be more than 70,000.
The exhibition consists of three halls. The 1st hall, ‘Joy of Practice – Daily Meditation' will be the exhibition that introduces new meditation trends using mobile applications in the age of technology.
'Joy of Art - The 7th Buddha Art Festival (BAF)’ will be held in the 2nd hall, where visitors can appreciate Buddhist art from a variety of perspectives and see artworks from traditional to modern styles, such as paintings, statues, and Dancheong.
In 3rd Hall, ‘the Joy of Daily Life’ has a special interior proposal. It is an interior design and product exhibition where you can explore decorating options of your own meditation room so that you can concentrate on your inner self after a busy day.
On 15th, Being With Dying (BWD) will be introduced for the first time in Korea. You can learn how to connect and care for yourself and others with the basic wisdom of death. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) will be held on 16th to take care of yourself with warm awareness. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) will be held on 17th to focus on each moment and control the stress.
The ‘Seoul Relax Week’ program introduces spaces and classes where you can relax your body and mind in Seoul including Bongeunsa Temple. You will find various relaxing spaces and programs such as meditation, yoga, counseling, movement, music, vegetarianism, and temple stay.
Hong Seung-do, Secretary General of the Buddhism Expo (BEXPO), said, "the spiritual cultural heritage and method of practicing Korean Buddhism, like meditation, is one of the best mental and cultural gems that Korea can present to the world. This year's expo will play a key role in leading the spiritual culture of the world."
For more information on the 2019 Seoul International Buddhism Expo, please visit http://en.bexpo.kr/.
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Contact
Seoul International Buddhism Expo Secretariat
Planning and Operations – Mind design
Bomi Yoon +82-2-2231-2011
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Source : Seoul International Buddhism Expo Secretariat
Saturday, November 2, 2019
Virgin Pulse boosts global innovation to engage worldwide members
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25-- Virgin Pulse, a health and well-being software provider has significantly expanded and enhanced its global capabilities to support members in over 190 countries.
Recent advances underscoring its global leadership include the company’s strategic partnership with Workplace Options, the world’s largest integrated employee support and work-life services provider.
The partnership, the first of its kind in the employee well-being market, ensures that Virgin Pulse global members have around-the-clock access to the digital tools and human support to build healthy habits and lifestyles.
Through this partnership, members can engage in wellness and lifestyle improvement coaching, including weight management, nutrition, tobacco cessation, physical activity and stress management, in local languages at countries Virgin Pulse serves.
Clients can also access to an integrated, multi-lingual Employee Assistance Program, allowing them to further localise the well-being experience for their global employees.
The company also enhanced Global Health Risk Assessment and rewards structure, expanded currency and fulfillment options as well as announced Virgin Pulse GO, a biannual turnkey global event.
More details at https://www.virginpulse.com/
-- BERNAMA
Recent advances underscoring its global leadership include the company’s strategic partnership with Workplace Options, the world’s largest integrated employee support and work-life services provider.
The partnership, the first of its kind in the employee well-being market, ensures that Virgin Pulse global members have around-the-clock access to the digital tools and human support to build healthy habits and lifestyles.
Through this partnership, members can engage in wellness and lifestyle improvement coaching, including weight management, nutrition, tobacco cessation, physical activity and stress management, in local languages at countries Virgin Pulse serves.
Clients can also access to an integrated, multi-lingual Employee Assistance Program, allowing them to further localise the well-being experience for their global employees.
The company also enhanced Global Health Risk Assessment and rewards structure, expanded currency and fulfillment options as well as announced Virgin Pulse GO, a biannual turnkey global event.
More details at https://www.virginpulse.com/
-- BERNAMA
Ally secures US$15 million funding led by Tiger Global Management
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 -- Ally, a leading objectives and key results (OKR) solutions provider has raised a US$15 million Series B funding round, led by Tiger Global Management LLC. (US$1 = RM4.19)
The funding will further accelerate Ally’s investment in global sales and marketing, expand the product offering and enhance professional services.
New York-based investment firm, Tiger Global Management is known for investing in strategic, innovative companies such as Facebook, Flipkart, Slack and Stripe.
Previous investors, Accel, Vulcan Capital and Founders Co-op also participated in this round.
In the last three months, Ally has added over 100 new customers and doubled the number of its employees.
Ally helps startups and large enterprises to accelerate business performance through alignment, agility and transparency to match the fast-paced needs of their evolving markets.
Its product is based on the OKR framework, an operating model for running agile businesses popularised by Google and other industry leaders.
Ally’s customers include fast-growing startups and large enterprises such as Slack, Remitly, DoorDash, UrbanClap, Nike and InVision. More details at https://www.ally.io/
-- BERNAMA
The funding will further accelerate Ally’s investment in global sales and marketing, expand the product offering and enhance professional services.
New York-based investment firm, Tiger Global Management is known for investing in strategic, innovative companies such as Facebook, Flipkart, Slack and Stripe.
Previous investors, Accel, Vulcan Capital and Founders Co-op also participated in this round.
In the last three months, Ally has added over 100 new customers and doubled the number of its employees.
Ally helps startups and large enterprises to accelerate business performance through alignment, agility and transparency to match the fast-paced needs of their evolving markets.
Its product is based on the OKR framework, an operating model for running agile businesses popularised by Google and other industry leaders.
Ally’s customers include fast-growing startups and large enterprises such as Slack, Remitly, DoorDash, UrbanClap, Nike and InVision. More details at https://www.ally.io/
-- BERNAMA
Friday, November 1, 2019
OmniScan® X3 flaw detector elevates phased array standard
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 -- The new OmniScan X3 flaw detector is raising the portable phased array ultrasonic testing standard with innovations, improving entire inspection workflow.
The comprehensive onboard scan plan tool enables users to visualise the inspection, helping reduce the risk of errors.
Setting up for a job is faster and more efficient while total focusing method images collected via full matrix capture give users more confidence in their decision-making.
The setup is faster with improved calibration tools and support for simultaneous probe and beam set configuration, onboard dual linear, matrix and dual matrix array creation and automatic wedge verification.
Certified IP65 dust proof and water resistant, the instrument has the reliability and ease of use that OmniScan flaw detectors are known for, combined with high-quality images that help make interpreting flaws more obvious.
The OmniScan X3 flaw detector makes analysis and reporting faster, both onboard the instrument and on a PC.
More information about the OmniScan flaw detectors, visit www.olympus-ims.com
-- BERNAMA
The comprehensive onboard scan plan tool enables users to visualise the inspection, helping reduce the risk of errors.
Setting up for a job is faster and more efficient while total focusing method images collected via full matrix capture give users more confidence in their decision-making.
The setup is faster with improved calibration tools and support for simultaneous probe and beam set configuration, onboard dual linear, matrix and dual matrix array creation and automatic wedge verification.
Certified IP65 dust proof and water resistant, the instrument has the reliability and ease of use that OmniScan flaw detectors are known for, combined with high-quality images that help make interpreting flaws more obvious.
The OmniScan X3 flaw detector makes analysis and reporting faster, both onboard the instrument and on a PC.
More information about the OmniScan flaw detectors, visit www.olympus-ims.com
-- BERNAMA
NTT Com recognised Operator of the Year at World Communication Awards 2019
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the information and communications technology (ICT) solutions business within the NTT Group, has been named Operator of the Year at the World Communication Awards 2019 in London.
NTT Com has bagged the award for the sixth time. The award recognises that a provider demonstrated the service improvement, revenue growth, cultural change and transformation initiatives.
Launched in 1999 by Total Telecom, World Communication Awards recognises excellence amongst global telecom operators and individuals. A panel of telecom experts has selected winners in 25 categories.
According to the judges, NTT Com has strongly shown that it has been helping customers to digitally transform through its software defined solutions and managed services, and collaboration/partnering with IT giants.
The company has been shortlisted in four categories, namely, Operator of the Year, The Innovation Award - Operator, Woman in Telecoms Award and Best Wholesale Operator.
NTT Com solves the world’s technology challenges by helping enterprises overcome complexity and risk in their ICT environments with managed IT infrastructure solutions. More information at https://www.ntt.com.
-- BERNAMA
NTT Com has bagged the award for the sixth time. The award recognises that a provider demonstrated the service improvement, revenue growth, cultural change and transformation initiatives.
Launched in 1999 by Total Telecom, World Communication Awards recognises excellence amongst global telecom operators and individuals. A panel of telecom experts has selected winners in 25 categories.
According to the judges, NTT Com has strongly shown that it has been helping customers to digitally transform through its software defined solutions and managed services, and collaboration/partnering with IT giants.
The company has been shortlisted in four categories, namely, Operator of the Year, The Innovation Award - Operator, Woman in Telecoms Award and Best Wholesale Operator.
NTT Com solves the world’s technology challenges by helping enterprises overcome complexity and risk in their ICT environments with managed IT infrastructure solutions. More information at https://www.ntt.com.
-- BERNAMA
THE MARY KAY FOUNDATION AWARDS $3.1 MILLION IN CANCER RESEARCH AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER GRANTS
DALLAS, Nov 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Mary Kay FoundationSM recently awarded over $3 million in cancer research and domestic violence shelter grants around the country. The Mary Kay Foundation was established in 1996 with the overarching purpose of eliminating cancers affecting women. In 2000, The Foundation expanded to include ending domestic violence as part of its mission.
100 domestic violence shelters across the country, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, have been awarded $20,000 each, totaling $2 million. The Foundation is committed to funding the life-saving work of women’s shelters, and the annual shelter grant program has helped finance critical needs including emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and legal aid. All of these resources support women and children as they seek refuge and relief on their journey to an abuse-free life.
While a majority of domestic violence shelter grant recipients use the unrestricted funds for necessary operating expenses, others will complete repairs and facility renovations or add programs and resources based on the unique needs of their shelter and the clients they serve. Margie’s Haven House in Heber Springs, Arkansas, for example, plans to use their grant on a vehicle to help transport their clients to safety. In Decatur/Macon County, Illinois, and four surrounding counties, Dove, Inc. funds will be applied to the expense of increasing security to the entrance of their shelter. The exterior shelter door will be replaced with a fiberglass door, and an interior wall and an additional door will be added at the reception area.
Nearly 400,000 women and their families will receive domestic violence support services and free resources through the 100 agencies awarded.
After reviewing more than 70 applications, The Mary Kay Foundation Research Review Committee awarded $100,000 grants to 11 cancer research institutions across the country, totaling $1.1 million. This year’s grant recipients include the following leading research institutions:
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Georgetown University
- Michigan State University
- University of California, San Francisco
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Utah
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Weill Cornell Medicine
“At The Mary Kay Foundation, we believe in helping women improve their circumstances and live their best lives,” said Michael Lunceford, President of The Mary Kay Foundation Board of Directors. “Our Foundation seeks to do that in two critical ways: fund breakthrough research in our mission to eliminate cancers affecting women, and provide resources to domestic violence shelters across the country so they can aid survivors.”
The Foundation’s 2019 cancer research grants will support many innovative studies. At Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Stefanie Avril is conducting groundbreaking research to harness the body’s immune system to eradicate breast cancer. At Georgetown University, Assistant Professor Dr. Cecil Han will utilize the grant to further her research on how changing metabolic pathways impacts the rapid growth and development of ovarian cancer cells in early stage. And at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. Priyanka Sharma will use her 15 years of experience to research efforts on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Novel Targeted Agents, Breast Cancer Genetics and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy with the hopes of finding successful treatments for some of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
“We’ve seen previous grants lead to innovative breakthroughs in the study of breast, uterine, cervical and ovarian cancers, and are excited to see the research contributions of this year’s recipients,” said Lunceford. “By continuing support for these scientists and institutions, we know we are continuing to better the lives of women everywhere.”
Over the course of more than two decades, The Mary Kay FoundationSM has awarded more than $80 million to women’s shelters and domestic violence service providers, as well as cancer research programs and related causes throughout the United States.
About The Mary Kay Foundation℠
Guided by Mary Kay Ash’s dream to enrich the lives of women everywhere, The Mary Kay FoundationSM raises and distributes funds to invest in breakthrough cancer research to find a cure for women-related cancers and ending domestic violence against women. Since 1996, The Mary Kay FoundationSM has contributed more than $80 million to organizations aligned with its two-fold mission. In addition, the Foundation supports awareness initiatives, community outreach programs, and advocates for legislation to ensure women are healthy and safe. Together, we can make the world better for women. To learn more about how to educate, advocate, volunteer and donate, and join life-saving work to support and empower women, visit marykayfoundation.org, find us on Facebook and Instagram, or follow us on Twitter.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35977
100 domestic violence shelters across the country, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, have been awarded $20,000 each, totaling $2 million. The Foundation is committed to funding the life-saving work of women’s shelters, and the annual shelter grant program has helped finance critical needs including emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and legal aid. All of these resources support women and children as they seek refuge and relief on their journey to an abuse-free life.
While a majority of domestic violence shelter grant recipients use the unrestricted funds for necessary operating expenses, others will complete repairs and facility renovations or add programs and resources based on the unique needs of their shelter and the clients they serve. Margie’s Haven House in Heber Springs, Arkansas, for example, plans to use their grant on a vehicle to help transport their clients to safety. In Decatur/Macon County, Illinois, and four surrounding counties, Dove, Inc. funds will be applied to the expense of increasing security to the entrance of their shelter. The exterior shelter door will be replaced with a fiberglass door, and an interior wall and an additional door will be added at the reception area.
Nearly 400,000 women and their families will receive domestic violence support services and free resources through the 100 agencies awarded.
After reviewing more than 70 applications, The Mary Kay Foundation Research Review Committee awarded $100,000 grants to 11 cancer research institutions across the country, totaling $1.1 million. This year’s grant recipients include the following leading research institutions:
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Georgetown University
- Michigan State University
- University of California, San Francisco
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Utah
- UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Weill Cornell Medicine
“At The Mary Kay Foundation, we believe in helping women improve their circumstances and live their best lives,” said Michael Lunceford, President of The Mary Kay Foundation Board of Directors. “Our Foundation seeks to do that in two critical ways: fund breakthrough research in our mission to eliminate cancers affecting women, and provide resources to domestic violence shelters across the country so they can aid survivors.”
The Foundation’s 2019 cancer research grants will support many innovative studies. At Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Stefanie Avril is conducting groundbreaking research to harness the body’s immune system to eradicate breast cancer. At Georgetown University, Assistant Professor Dr. Cecil Han will utilize the grant to further her research on how changing metabolic pathways impacts the rapid growth and development of ovarian cancer cells in early stage. And at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dr. Priyanka Sharma will use her 15 years of experience to research efforts on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Novel Targeted Agents, Breast Cancer Genetics and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy with the hopes of finding successful treatments for some of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
“We’ve seen previous grants lead to innovative breakthroughs in the study of breast, uterine, cervical and ovarian cancers, and are excited to see the research contributions of this year’s recipients,” said Lunceford. “By continuing support for these scientists and institutions, we know we are continuing to better the lives of women everywhere.”
Over the course of more than two decades, The Mary Kay FoundationSM has awarded more than $80 million to women’s shelters and domestic violence service providers, as well as cancer research programs and related causes throughout the United States.
About The Mary Kay Foundation℠
Guided by Mary Kay Ash’s dream to enrich the lives of women everywhere, The Mary Kay FoundationSM raises and distributes funds to invest in breakthrough cancer research to find a cure for women-related cancers and ending domestic violence against women. Since 1996, The Mary Kay FoundationSM has contributed more than $80 million to organizations aligned with its two-fold mission. In addition, the Foundation supports awareness initiatives, community outreach programs, and advocates for legislation to ensure women are healthy and safe. Together, we can make the world better for women. To learn more about how to educate, advocate, volunteer and donate, and join life-saving work to support and empower women, visit marykayfoundation.org, find us on Facebook and Instagram, or follow us on Twitter.
http://mrem.bernama.com/viewsm.php?idm=35977
Zynga, Alec Baldwin collaborate on ´Words With Friends´ 10th anniversary
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 -- Zynga Inc, a global leader in interactive entertainment has collaborated with Emmy Award-winning actor, producer and director, Alec Baldwin.
Baldwin, a long-time player of Zynga’s iconic mobile game, Words With Friends, joins the title’s ongoing 10th anniversary celebration with a promotional content campaign.
He also lent his signature wit and wry sensibility to humorous video vignettes that will be released over the next several months.
As part of the game’s anniversary celebration, players voted for ‘journey’ as their ‘word of the year’, a testament to the friendships and community in Words With Friends.
Zynga president (Publishing), Bernard Kim said: “Alec Baldwin not only partnered with us on this campaign, but was a true co-collaborator, from the early creative planning to shoot.
“He didn’t just bring his chops as an actor to set, he worked with our team to develop the concepts, hone the dialogue and be a true creative force for this content series.”
According to Baldwin, it is incredible to recollect his early days playing Words With Friends.
“From playing on sets between takes, with colleagues, filmmakers and crew, to now, with my daily matches with my father-in-law in Spain, the game has been a constant in my life over the past decade.”
To stay up to date on this campaign, follow https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends/, https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends and https://www.instagram.com/wordswithfriends/
-- BERNAMA
Baldwin, a long-time player of Zynga’s iconic mobile game, Words With Friends, joins the title’s ongoing 10th anniversary celebration with a promotional content campaign.
He also lent his signature wit and wry sensibility to humorous video vignettes that will be released over the next several months.
As part of the game’s anniversary celebration, players voted for ‘journey’ as their ‘word of the year’, a testament to the friendships and community in Words With Friends.
Zynga president (Publishing), Bernard Kim said: “Alec Baldwin not only partnered with us on this campaign, but was a true co-collaborator, from the early creative planning to shoot.
“He didn’t just bring his chops as an actor to set, he worked with our team to develop the concepts, hone the dialogue and be a true creative force for this content series.”
According to Baldwin, it is incredible to recollect his early days playing Words With Friends.
“From playing on sets between takes, with colleagues, filmmakers and crew, to now, with my daily matches with my father-in-law in Spain, the game has been a constant in my life over the past decade.”
To stay up to date on this campaign, follow https://www.facebook.com/WordsWithFriends/, https://twitter.com/WordsWFriends and https://www.instagram.com/wordswithfriends/
-- BERNAMA
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