San Francisco (June 14, 2017) — Skrite, the first app empowering users to create their own AR by leaving virtual messages in the sky, launched today—giving users the opportunity to ‘own the sky’. It is the the first app to offer user-generated AR in a space historically dominated by coders and developers—everyday users can use the app to create their own messages and explore others in the sky around them. “We wanted to bring AR to the people,” explained company CEO and co-founder Rishab Jain. “Casual users shouldn’t feel augmented reality is off-limits because it seems too complicated or inaccessible. With…
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June brings both Father’s Day and Men’s Health Month, making the timing perfect for adult children to have a talk with their aging dads to make sure they’re taking care of themselves and will be around for many more Father’s Days to come. “Men are notorious for skipping their annual checkups and sometimes need a little nudging to set up a doctor’s appointment,” says Pawan Grover, M.D., (www.inovospine.net) a surgeon and patient advocate. “But those checkups are very important because so many serious health problems can be headed off with a little preventive care.” Screenings and yearly physicals help to…
ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta University Center community and particularly the Morehouse College family are stunned following the sudden death of interim President William J. “Bill” Taggart Wednesday night. Taggart only officially took over the position in March following the early ouster of John S. Wilson three months before his contract expired at the end of June. The college had not release a statement concerning cause of death only one of condolences from the board of directors. One news outlet report that he suffered a brain aneurysm. “We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Interim President William J.…
WHITES CREEK, TN — The non-profit Family Foundation Fund (FFF), founded in 1993 is pleased to announce continuation of their premiere 5K Trail Race, followed by The Fatherhood Games at Fontanel. The FFF’s mission is to nurture fatherless boys into Christ-centered manhood and to inspire and equip men to be fathers who impact the destiny of the next generation. This year an-all day event is planned for Saturday, June 17 from 6AM (5K run registration opens) -1PM at Fontanel in Historic Whites Creek. The day will be packed full of fun and will begin with a 5K Run/Walk on a…
MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University’s president told the Board of Trustees Monday (June 5) that the institution remains committed to recruiting high-ability students and is on track for enrollment gains in the fall. President Sidney A. McPhee said MTSU responded to enrollment challenges posed by the Tennessee Promise, a state program offering free tuition for high school seniors to attend community colleges, by targeting top students across the state. Gains in applications and admissions from out-of-state recruiting, and higher numbers from Williamson and Rutherford counties, as well as East Tennessee, have offset declining or stagnant numbers from Memphis…
NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) –— Tennessee State University is putting more students to work this summer under Mayor Megan Barry’s Opportunity NOW program. A report from the mayor’s office shows that 51 TSU students applied for positions with the program, more than any other university or college in the Davidson County area. An initiative launched earlier this year by Mayor Barry, Opportunity NOW seeks to provide young people in Davidson County access to employment. Treasure Giddens, a senior chemistry major from Detroit, is one of the TSU student interns in the program this year. She will work as a…
NASHVILLE, TN —Fairfield M. B. Church, located on Dickerson Road in Goodlettsville, unveiled a significant sign to its apartment complex the church has owned for approximately 20 years. The 2-building, 8 unit apartments were named in honor of Deacon Ernest Jennings, who was a stalwart in the church and led the charge for the church to own these units. Before the move to Goodlettsville, the religious edifice of Fairfield was located at the corner of Fairfield and Fain streets in south Nashville, next door to the apartments. More than 20 members of the Jennings family were present for the special…
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited has a lot of “newness” going on, other than the “new car smell” brand new vehicles are known for. The engineers and designers working on Elantra made a lot of new upgrades such as greater use of high-strength steel to reduce body flex. In addition, they updated the rear suspension geometry and added insulation to the upper body plus the thicker front door and rear window glass. Front suspension and steering bushings were improved to reduce vibration. What you’ll notice is a serenely smooth yet responsive ride. Elantra is the only…
NASHVILLE, TN — At The Besties 2017, hosted by Best Buddies Tennessee, Nashville-based financial services company Advance Financial was presented with the Employer of the Year 2017 award for its support of and participation in the Best Buddies Jobs program. Advance Financial employee, and program participant, Jarrod Stahl was also presented with the Employee of the Year 2017 award. Advance Financial joined the Jobs Program in 2016 and created the records management specialist position for Jarrod. As a member of the finance department, he works daily on compiling Excel spreadsheets, managing records and completing quality assessment tasks. In his role…
NASHVILLE, TN — As part of its mission to advance education, Nashville-based financial services company Advance Financial gave $1,000 scholarship awards to 10 outstanding Middle Tennessee high school students at its 3rd Annual Scholarship Banquet. Student applications were judged on GPA, community involvement and persevering over hardships in their lives. As guest speaker during this year’s event, Randy Coffman, Riverdale Warriors coach, focused on the three things the students need to succeed in life – passion, a strong work ethic and commitment. Coffman recently became the first Tennessee coach to be named the Naismith High School Girls Coach of the…