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Expanded Screening Coverage Can Reduce Needless Deaths Colorectal cancer deaths are declining, but shocking regional, racial and ethnic disparities remain. According to the American Cancer Society, Latinos in the United States are more likely to die from colorectal cancer than those in many Central and South American countries, and death rates among Black men and women are 40% higher than their white counterparts. Rural residents are also far more likely to die from this often-preventable disease than those in urban areas. Much of this is due to lack of screening.

(AI) continues to transform the United States and the world. To promote and inform rapid advancements in AI and maintain America’s global competitiveness, the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a nonprofit and nonpartisan initiative with a goal of making recommendations to strengthen America's long-term competitiveness in AI, announces the AI+ Summit Series.

The series kicks off with the topic of energy. The AI + Energy Summit, scheduled for September 26, 2024, in Washington, D.C., will bring together policy makers, energy industry leaders, top government and academic energy researchers, and technologists to address the challenges of AI’s energy consumption and develop solutions for a resilient and abundant energy future. The event also aims to address the implications of AI and energy for national security and promote partnerships between AI and energy stakeholders.

AI and other emerging technologies can help the United States take the lead in energy areas including maximizing energy efficiencies, discovering new materials, and enabling new forms of power generation. AI also has a role to play in overcoming energy challenges. The Department of Energy (DOE) already uses AI in several areas including advanced computing, emergency response, environmental modeling, climate forecasting, and materials research.

SCSP’s recent “Action Plan for U.S. Leadership in Next-Generation Energy,” raises many issues related to AI and energy, including recommendations for the government to bring America forward. The AI+ Energy Summit will highlight these and other issues, and promote collaboration to solve problems. The stakes are high; if the U.S. falls short on energy, American adversaries could gain the upper hand in AI leadership, according to SCSP experts.

Visit scsp.ai to learn more about the AI+Energy Summit and the SCSP’s Next-Generation Energy Action Plan.

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NYC usually celebrates St. Patrick's Day with tours, parties, and pub crawls, all with alcohol binge drinking.

The Sober St. Patrick's Day ® Foundation, Inc. celebrates the day booze-free. This allows everyone of all ages to join in the fun. They aim to "Reclaim the Day" by celebrating the richness of Ireland's culture and the historical influence of St. Patrick's. 

Join them at the 13th ANNUAL SOBER ST. PATRICK'S DAY® GRAND CELEBRATION on Saturday, March 16th, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm at the Church of the Epiphany, 373 Second Ave, between ​21st. & 22nd street, downstairs in the Parish Hall. 

Expect the best Irish entertainment with performances by All-Ireland Champion Musicians & Award Winning Dancers: Donny Golden's School of Irish Dance, Brian Conway, Jerry O'Sullivan, Seagda Coyle, Brendan Dolan, Fiona Conway Fogarty, and surprise guests.

Everyone is invited, Irish or not. Bring friends or the entire family to the celebration and enjoy Irish step-dancing, music, food, books, and the true essence of St. Patrick's Day with complimentary beverages and light supper.

Get tickets here.

Send an email to  [email protected] for any ticket or sponsorship queries about the Sober St. Patrick's Day NYC 2024 Celebration.

(Beni Ancheta, NewsUSA Reporter) - Experience the beauty of Downtown San Pedro with style, extra fun, nostalgia, ease, comfort, and transportation savings with their iconic free Red Car Trolley service. 

The Hop On/ Hop Off Red Car Trolley operates every weekend, Friday, and the first Thursday of the month, which takes visitors through the waterfront and downtown area.

During weekends, it operates from 12 pm to 6 pm with a trolley every 30 minutes at the Maritime Museum - a short walk to the Fish Market, Battleship IOWA, Historic Downtown San Pedro, 7th and Pacific, Port Town Brewery, CRAFTED, and Brouwerij West Brewery. The trolley makes additional stops at the Cabrillo Beach and DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton during the summers.

On Fridays, it stops at the Farmer's Market at 6th & Mesa, 7th St and Pacific, CRAFTED and Brouwerij West, Tranis Dockside Restaurant, and the Maritime Museum every 25 minutes from 10:30 pm to 3 pm.

Every Thursday, the trolley operates with stops at the Maritime Museum, Historic Downtown, Warner Grand Theatre, and 8th and Pacific St - Watercolor Society every 30 minutes from 6 pm to 9 pm.

Visit https://sptrolley.com/ for more details on the trolley schedule and routes. 

Whether you are a tourist or a local wanting a one-of-a-kind weekend getaway, let the Red Car Trolley guide you in exploring the charms and wonders of LA Waterfront and Downtown San Pedro.

(Beni Ancheta, NewsUSA Reporter) - Dance and collage? Who would think you could do both at the same time!? 

Sarah Rodenhouse, founder and facilitator of MovedLA , and Julia Walck, a local collage Artist, collaborate in bringing Groove and Glue, a one-of-a-kind avenue to express your creativity through dynamic body movements and the art of collaging. 

Artsy and groovers are invited to mark their calendars and experience an exhilarating morning of fun and creativity on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Frogtown Creative (Red Studio) at 2934 Gilroy St. LA, 90039.

Expect 45 minutes of sweating on the dance floor. Groove and let loose with fun, freeing, and easy-to-follow body movements without anyone judging. To follow is a newbie-friendly 2-hour collage time using vintage magazines from the 1940s to the 1980s. 

This fun and unique event can only accommodate a maximum of 15 people. Registration is $85 with Mimosas, drinks, and snacks on the house. No need to bring art materials except a bag to keep the masterwork safe later. 

Grab one or two of the limited spots here. Bring a friend, and bring YOU. 

Sarah Rodenhouse is a certified Pilates instructor through the Physical Mind Institute. Aside from being the founder of MovedLA, she is also a Founder and Co-Artistic Director of  MashUp Contemporary Dance Company, a non-profit all-female contemporary company.

Julia Walck is a graphic designer and collage Artist based in Los Angeles, California. She is into vibrant colors, fun, and vintage aesthetics.

(Beni Ancheta, NewsUSA Reporter) - The Stapleton branch of the New York Library at 132 Canal St. will host a FREE Vocational and Trade Fair on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 12 PM to 3:30 PM EDT. 

This fair promises opportunities for everyone eager to have a career in vocation, trade, and civil service regardless of their competency level and educational background.

Attending this fair is a unique opportunity, a must-attend, for job-seekers and career-changers aiming to learn new skills. They have gathered employers who offer a myriad of job and training opportunities in relation to trade and vocation.

Moreover, this fair will allow attendees to engage with hiring managers and trade schools, giving them networking opportunities and on-the-spot interviews. 

There is no charge to join the fair. Attend, explore, and unlock your big break. Reserve your spot here. 

For employers, please call Kelly Yim, Library Manager at 718-727-0427.

(NewsUSA) - Weight loss drugs are proving to have serious side effects, and they are not a long-term solution.  When the injections stop, the weight loss stops. But who wants to go back to dieting?

Laurel Mellin, PhD, a health psychologist, nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author, is the founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT).   She has written a new book, 1-2-3 JOY! to show readers why the missing link in treating obesity is to switch off the stress causing the cascade of internal chemicals that increase appetite, causes cravings, and blocks weight loss. Using the skills of EBT, they can lose weight naturally.

Dr. Mellin says, “I wrote 1-2-3 JOY! because of the increased use of weight loss drugs, as they have serious side effects including nausea, muscle wasting, stomach paralysis, and increased risk of kidney, pancreas, and thyroid problems. I wanted more people to have a healthy alternative to these weight loss drugs and diets.”

“I developed EBT initially as a young faculty member at the University of California San Francisco, in part because I personally understood the frustration of being out of control of my eating and finding that the current methods didn’t help me. The tools I developed were effective, but it was not until two decades later that my collaborators and I realized why they worked: they were switching off the stress response, which controls the chemicals – cortisol, dopamine, and insulin – that cause overeating and weight gain.”

The effectiveness of EBT is backed by scientific research, with studies of the method’s effectiveness published in peer-reviewed journals showing improvements in weight, blood pressure, anxiety, and depression. Obesity researcher John Foreyt states, “EBT is the first method to show lasting weight loss after treatment ends.” Already, more than 500,000 people have used EBT.

Dr. Mellin states, "The silver lining of the weight loss drug frenzy is that it validated that chemicals drive overeating. EBT is a drug-free method for switching off those chemicals to make weight loss easier and more lasting without the negative side effects. For those who are using weight loss drugs,  the EBT skills can help them wean off the drugs.”

The EBT tools are easily integrated into daily life. Use them before eating or when stressed to switch off those chemicals.  Over time, they retrain the emotional brain's neural pathways to make peace with food and promote lasting weight loss.

Dr. Mellin states, "That freedom from eating and weight issues is life-changing, returning people to their natural state of joy so they can focus on living a life of joy and purpose.  That is why I want everyone to have these skills.”

Her new book, 1-2-3 Joy!, is now available on Amazon.

(NewsUSA) - “Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.”

From closing multimillion-dollar licensing deals with IBM and Microsoft, to the Ironman World Championship, to ultramarathons and summit expeditions, serial entrepreneur Steven Pivnik knows how to go the distance.

To some, picking up endurance sports as you approach your 40th birthday with zero athletic background may seem like a cry for help. But for Steven, it was a transformative journey of self-discovery and pushing personal boundaries to uncover the untapped potential within all of us. He documents his story in the newly released book, Built to Finish (Greenleaf Book Group).

Steven’s inspiring journey as a successful tech entrepreneur and accomplished triathlete and marathon runner is a shining example that you are built to finish regardless of your starting point or previous experiences.

As an entrepreneur, you’ve poured everything into building your business from the ground up. Where others doubted your ability or vision, you persisted. You took risks, made sacrifices, and faced countless obstacles. But now you’ve made it.

Your business is thriving and reaching new heights. What’s next?

Sharing his remarkable story as a college dropout turned tech entrepreneur turned triathlete turned international keynote speaker and best-selling author, Steven guides attendees on an unforgettable exploration of what it means to be “built to finish.”

In Built to Finish, Steven outlines his entrepreneurial journey in the IT marketplace, from failed startups to multimillion-dollar success. He hilariously recounts the ups and downs, wins and losses, and personal breakthroughs experienced on the summits of some of the tallest mountains in the world.

With a blend of humor and vulnerability, Steven shares the valuable lessons he learned along the way and provides practical guidance for entrepreneurs who want to go the distance in business and in life.

“For entrepreneurs,” Steven says, “or anyone wanting to lead an epic life, the focus isn’t on just starting or finishing. It’s about finishing what you started.”

Through international speaking events, 1:1 advisory services, and his newly released book, Steven coaches entrepreneurs through the mindset and practical steps necessary to achieve a successful exit, one of the seven summits (yes he’s done several), compete in an Ironman championship, or any other challenge they set their sights on.

Regardless of the endeavor – planning, perseverance, execution, pivots, setbacks, and endurance are key milestones to reaching the finish line. Now grab your running shoes and gear up for a transformative journey with Steven Pivnik. He can speak at your next event.

Steven’s blend of practical business advice and inspirational storytelling leaves audiences energized and motivated to go the distance in business and in life.

“A lot of business books teach the why of improvement, but few get into the how,” says Shawn Rhodes, keynote speaker, and author of Bulletproof Selling. “Anyone who knows about elite athletes knows they must be focused on the how, and that’s what Built to Finish delivers.”

Built to Finish is available on Amazon - https://bit.ly/477H9ss --   and other popular retail outlets where books are sold.

To learn more, visit https://stevenpivnik.com.