Dr. Jennifer Walden is One of the Best in Texas

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In July of this year, Texas Monthly, an Austin publication that chronicles contemporary life among the elite in Texas, continued its tradition of identifying and honoring the best of the best in the medical field. Nine Austin Regional Clinic physicians representing six specialties were selected and honored with the title of Texas Super Doctor. These nine super stars because of their experience and expertise and the high quality of care they provide their patients have earned the respect and recognition of their peers for the year 2015.

40,000 medical professionals in Texas participate in the selection of the state’s top doctors. Each doctor nominates one or more doctors other than himself by answering one telling and very astute question: “If you needed medical care in one of the following specialties, which doctor would you choose?” Selected by Key Professional Media, Inc. and the publishers of Texas Monthly, the selection of the top doctors is also based on an evaluative review of the nominated doctors’ years of experience, board certification, hospital appointments, fellowships, professional activities, academic achievements and positions, publications, and honors and awards.

One winner of this year’s coveted award is Dr. Jennifer Walden. Dr. Walden, a board certified plastic surgeon, is a local girl who did good. Born in Austin to parents who were also medical professionals, Dr. Walden early on was destined for greatness. Also honored this year by Harper’s Bazaar as one of America’s Best Beauty Surgeons, Jennifer Walden a graduate of Anderson High School was an all state soccer player, an honor graduate of the University of Texas Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, and Salutatorian of her graduating class at the University of Texas Medical Branch.

After completing her residency training, Dr. Walden moved to New York to pursue her special interest in aesthetic surgery. She honed her skills there for over eight years before returning home to be close to family. A philanthropist, a scholar, and a mom Dr. Walden has made a difference in lives the world over because of her compassion and her skills as a surgeon.

To be a top doctor in Texas is no small feat. These physicians embody the expertise, dedication, and skills that are hallmarks of a good doctor. Dr. Walden and others like her promote health and well-being through a comprehensive and personalized approach to health care that is satisfying to the soul.

Goettl Air Conditioning Gives Advice to Pets in the Heat

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Goettl Air Conditioning recently provided tips for keeping your pets safe during the hot summer months if you live in the warmer areas of the country. The tips include:

  • Don’t let your dogs walk on the pavement if it is too hot. Concrete and other surfaces can hotter than you think. Your pets paws can be damaged if not protected. Vets say if you can’t stand to keep the back of your hand on the pavement for 10 seconds without it getting too hot, then it will be too hot for your dog. Walk your dog in the early morning or later in the evening.
  • Your dog or cat can become sunburned if they are outside for too long. This is especially true if they have lighter colored fur and shorter hair. Ask your vet for a pet safe sunscreen to put on their nose and ears to keep them from being burnt and don’t let them be outside for very long.
  • Obviously your pets will need access to fresh, cool water at all times, whether inside or outside. They do not sweat like humans and are more suspectiible to overheating.
  • Kiddy pools are a great way to help your dog stay cool in the summertime and have play time.
  • Be careful of leaking anti-freeze from cars in garages. Cars over heat in the summer and anti-freeze is as dangerous for pets as it is for humans.

Goettl Air Conditioning has been in business since 1939. They started out in the deserts of Phoenix, and have been providing cooling systems to residents in the hot, timid area ever since. They have expanded their reach to include, Tucson, Southern California and Las Vegas. They really understand how to fight the heat.

Their technicians are trained to provide the highest quality service available. They are thoroughly tested before being hired and they continue to learn about new technologies as they come about. Goettl was purchased by Ken Goodrich in 2013. The company has been expanding its reach to include new areas. They continue the high-quality service and product offerings that the company has been known for since its beginning.

Philanthropist Betsy DeVos

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Elizabeth DeVos, or Betsy as she is known by, is and has been a great leader in her field of work. Offering her services in many areas such as business, politics, and education, Betsy has worked her way through obstacles to fight for her community and people in general. Being a proud philanthropist, Betsy has devoted her precious time and money to give others the opportunity to succeed. This, in turn, has made her an obvious people pleaser and beloved wherever she sets foot. With that said, let’s take a look at the background of Elizabeth “Betsey” DeVos to see what influences she had that turned her into a devoted Philanthropist.

Family Background:

Born in Holland, Michigan into a Christian household, the kind-hearted values that you find in Betsey today were ingrained in her at a very early age. Growing up as a member of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, she was taught morals and values that have helped her become and advocate for many people of many situations. It is easy to why she is so generous, having been brought up under such devout lessons. Follow Betsy DeVos on twitter.com

Later on in her life, her husband would become yet another positive influence for her. Betsey and her husband Richard DeVos Jr., a billionaire and former Republican nominee for governor of Michigan, together formed the perfect team. The two have garnered many accomplishments and successes, quickly becoming one of the wealthiest, yet, most humble families in the United States. Along with this success, also came their philanthropy work. Between the two of them, they have blessed many people with organizations such as, The Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation, as well as many other charitable donations.

More Philanthropy and Work History:

As the current United States Secretary of Education, it is made clear how much hard work and effort was put in by Betsey to achieve that title. Having graduated from a Christian high school and Calvin College, where she earned a degree, Betsey learned what it takes to be a successful businesswoman and generous philanthropist. So much so, that her list of great work is quite extensive.

From the Prince Foundation and the Dick & Betsy DeVos Family Foundation to working as a chairperson for the Acton Institute, Betsey Devos continues to provide many people with hope and opportunity. What helped her land her role as secratery of education was her long list of educational based philanthropy work. From voicing her stance on school choice, to establishing school voucherstarts, working in the Detroit charter school system and grading system, as well ass providing other scholarships and rewards, it is needless to say but, Betsey cares about the future leaders of the United States.

Read more: http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2017/06/ex-british_pm_david_cameron_pr.html

Generosity comes easy:

For Betsy, it does not hurt her to give back like it might to others. She was brought up a giver, a trait that few people in this world have and, have a hard time developing. Having donated to millions of people, it safe to assume that Betsy has earned the right to brag and boast about it, yet she chooses to stay humble and work to make a change in the world. Through her philanthropy and kind heart, Betsey is an inspiration and a role model to many.

Top Doctors in the State of Texas

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Top physicians are hard to find today but there are characteristics a top doctor will exhibit to their patients and the public. Those traits are professionalism, empathy, patience, stays abreast of new findings, research, and theories, not squeamish, and hard-working. No matter what part of the world these doctors may be they are all expected to have these traits if they are a top doctors. In the state of Texas there are a countless number of top doctors. These top doctors are the ones other doctors seek out for their own medical treatment. In a research and nomination process conducted by Key Professional Media Inc., thirteen University of Texas Medical Branch physicians were chosen by a group of other physicians as outstanding practicing doctors in Texas.

The physicians chosen are among the 2.5 percent of doctors of all active Texas physicians named to the Rising Stars list. These doctors represent top Texas doctors who have been fully licensed for 10 years or less in more than 30 specialties. More than 40,000 physicians were asked to nominate one or more doctors based on one question “If you needed medical care, which doctor would you choose?”

One of the names which would come to mind to most physicians in Texas when asked the previous question would be recently voted Texas Super Doctor, Dr. Jennifer Walden. Dr. Walden was recognized in the December 2014 issue of Texas Monthly as a Super Doctor in the state of Texas. Dr. Walden is a board certified plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas, her hometown. She specializes in cosmetic, or aesthetic, plastic surgery of the body, face, and breast. Dr. Walden provides exceptional personalized care with precision and first class artistry suited for the cosmetic needs of all of her patients both men and women.

Before returning home to Austin, Texas, Dr. Walden had a thriving practice in Manhattan, NY from 2004 until 2011. Her decision to return home to Austin was based on her choice to start a family. Dr. Walden had twin boys and chose to return home so her children could grow up surrounded by family as she did. With the help of her mother, nannies, and other family members, Dr. Walden was able to effectually reestablish her business in less than three years. Her practice grew beyond her expectations. Today, Dr. Walden gives life changing advice to women pursuing careers in medicine and business.
To know more visit @ www.youtube.com/user/drjwald

Information and Available Opportunities

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The CEO and President of the NexBank Capital Inc., Mr. John Holt, was recently in a meeting where they were striving to restore the community banking. The people who attended the seminar saw how stakeholders could compete while enhancing innovation in the banking sector. It was held on November 7th of 2016.

In The Annual Strategic Opportunities and M and A Conference, the bankers and the leadership in the various financial institutions united to exchange ideas on how they could get openings. Opportunities would lead to inventions in the industry that will again get to solve the problems that are faced by the community. People who were present saw the how they could plan using the M and A. Strategies could also be created from organic development and branching.

The firm, NexBank Capital, is a banking giant that gives the clients services using their departments; Commercial Banking, Mortgage Banking and Institution Services. They have personal and exclusive services that are going to meet the needs of their clients. The company serves other financial institutions, enterprises and businesses.

NexBank has a net worth of more than $5.3 billion. Apart from the services that we had named before, they also offer commercial facilities to the realtors and mortgages. Led by James Dondero, his team that is in the leadership positions are the core strength behind the success of the company. They all are very experienced in whatever they do having impeccable talents that are demonstrated by the exclusive services.

The administrative panel is qualified with innovation, focus and popular services that are often refreshed to make the client feel secure with their finances. When the bank hires people, they look for the ones who are exceptional and can work hard to take the company higher. People of Texas like the services rendered by NexBank.

 

Betsy DeVos’ Battle for Education Reform Just Got Better

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My name is Betsy DeVos. I am the eleventh Education Secretary in the new cabinet constituted by the President, Donald Trump. I have been at the forefront of education reform in this country. I got into politics back in college, and I have never looked back. I have been in charge of political campaigns and party organizations for over thirty years. I have been elected as the Chairperson of the Republican Party in Michigan numerous times.

 

 

Politics is in our family. Dick DeVos, my husband, ran for the Governor of Michigan position in 2006. I adopt a solutions-based approach to business and politics. This enables me to find answers to social problems. I have also worked as the Chairperson of the Windquest Group. This is a private holding company that I co-founded with my husband in 1989. The firm has interests in manufacturing, clean energy, and technology.

 

 

My husband has served as the President of Amway as well as President of the famous Orlando Magic basketball team. I am an ardent advocate of reform. I pursue these goals through various non-profits. I have also served as the Chairperson of the Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation. This is an umbrella body that supports non-profits and other groups whose values are aligned with us.

 

 

As you can see, my leadership efforts speak for themselves. I have worked on the board of the DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center. I am also associated with Foundation for Excellence in Education as well as other organizations such as the Mars Hill Bible Church. I came into the spotlight as a firebrand advocate of reform in the education sector. I oversee the American Federation for Children.

 

 

I am increasingly optimistic about achieving policy change that offers parents a say in the education they provide their children. The education reform movement is gaining momentum. We are making tremendous headway in increasing public awareness on the matter. My family’s interest in education reform started at a local school. Before long, I was supporting low-income families through a scholarship fund.

 

 

I quickly realized I needed to do more. I joined national charities advocating for education reform. I was also instrumental in passing legislation supporting charter schools in Michigan in 1993. There are numerous families in the state looking for better education alternatives. In 2001, I embarked on advocating for education reform through the political leadership system and political action committees. My success informed the decision to scale the project to a national level.

 

 

I am passionate about giving. I have served on the Philanthropy Roundtable board. I have previously held leadership positions at various organizations. These include the Great Lakes Education Project, The Potter’s House School, ArtPrize and Alliance for School Choice. I am optimistic about the use of technology to create choice, improve participation in learning and create comprehensive global libraries.

 

 

Rocketship Continues Growth

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One of the most important jobs that a parent has is finding a good educational solution for their child’s education. Due to financial restraints in many areas of the country, public school systems are no longer able to provide the educational resources that are needed to help a student thrive. This is particularly true when it comes to students that are falling behind in the classroom. For many parents, a better option would be to attend a charter school.

Charter schools offer educational opportunities to students that are not often provided at public schools. Furthermore, they tend to have better funding from outside sources and can provide a more affordable rate than private schools. For those that are looking for a good charter school option, a good choice would be to consider Rocketship Education.

Rocketship Education is a growing brand of charter schools that now has locations in select markets all over the country. The concept of the school system was developed in the late 1990s by a group of teachers and public administrators that were looking for a better way to provide education to students. Due to the limitations available to the public school programs, the group decided to further pursue their concept and opened their first location in the San Francisco and Oakland area in 2007.

Since opening its first location, Rocketship Education has become one of the top awarded programs in the country. They have also seen a lot of expansion over the past 10 years. Today, the organization has 16 different schools that are located in California, Nashville, Milwaukee, and areas around Washington DC. Overall, the organization provides nearly 8,000 students from Pre K through 5th grade with education. While the resulting test scores and success ratios are encouraging, it has also focused heavily on low-income families. Today, more than 85% of students in the organization are considered low income.

 

David McDonald Looks After A Global Organization

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David McDonald states that the global companies today have become local. Hi runs an organization that is spread across the United States, besides Europe along with China. Hence there cannot be one specification that will suit all operations. This can be because government regulations are different everywhere, and so are the cultural nuances. There is a differing talent pool that can affect the operations of any company. Even the differing taste buds play a role in food industry in different geographical locations.

David McDonald OSI Group is the President of OSI Group. He says that his global network has people from all over the world. The global operations indicate that these can be scaled up in size. Next are the management teams that are local. These are sensitive as they have a deep understanding of the local nuances. So OSI Group is able to enjoy the global benefits besides the local efficiency too.

Read more: OSI Acquires UK’s Flagship Europe.

The company is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. The OSI Group is mainly in the food industry. It is a supplier of items like sausage links as well as beef patties. In addition, it is supplying other items like sandwiches along with pizza too. These are being supplied to the leading food service brands.

This is a privately held organization. The company has 50 facilities. These are spread over in 17 countries. The company is looking forward to expansion of its operations in China.

According to Angel.co, the company has been operating in China for 20 years now. Along with the economy of China, even the presence of OSI Group is growing in the country. Presently there are eight factories that are operational. Two more facilities are also coming up. All this would make the OSI Group the largest poultry producer of the country.

David McDonald spoke about a new huge plant that will be coming up in the Henan province. It will look into food processing. There is another joint-venture with DOYOO Group. This is for creating DaOSI. It is an integrated plant for poultry operation. The Group has clients like McDonald’s, Yum, along with Starbucks, and Saizeriya, besides Papa John’s in this country.

Learn more about David McDonald: http://www.fundacity.com/david-mcdonald

Eric Lefkofsky believes that Tempus technology will be adopted by most oncologists

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Eric Lefkofksy has made a name for himself as one of the Chicago area’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. After having founded Groupon, an innovative company that uses the power of volume purchasing to get group discounts for people in disperse locations across the country, he went on to found a series of other highly successful companies. But then his wife was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer in 2013.

Over the course of the next year, Lefkofsky accompanied his wife to her medical appointments. He was distraught to find out that, often times, oncologists had less access to quality data than did truck drivers or salesmen. He was also surprised to discover the extent to which modern cancer treatments still take a one-size-fits-all approach. If companies like Amazon are capable of generating pages that are highly customized to a user’s preferences, why couldn’t oncology, with the billions and billions spent on it each year, do the same? He set out to research what the answers to those questions were.

Eventually, he came to the conclusion that no single package existed for oncological use that drew from all of the crucial sources of medical data and combined that data into a useful output. In 2016, Lefkofsy founded Tempus, a company dedicated to creating custom analytics for oncologists, enabling the most powerful information available to be put into the clinical setting, in real time.

Tempus makes use of many data sources, including electronic medical records and scientific research papers. But the most important source of the data that the Tempus system relies on is the human genome itself. Lefkofsky explains that the cost of sequencing a single person’s genome has dropped precipitously over the last 14 years. In the year 2003, when the first full human genome was sequenced, the cost was a whopping $100,000,000. Fast forward 14 years and that price tag has plummeted to just $5,000, a 20,000-fold decrease. Eric Lefkofksy projects that number will fall to just a couple hundred dollars in the coming decade.

At such low prices, it will become commonplace for people to have their genome sequenced. Tempus will make optimal use of this data.

Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny – Dedicated to his Research and Prolific Writing

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Over the course of the past thirty years, Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny has been striving towards contributing as much as possible in his lifetime to the fight against cancer. He has also been very dedicated to his research in the field of biogerontology or plainly put – the mechanisms of aging. Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny has been working towards finding a way to slow down and possibly even reverse the process of aging.

  1. Mikhail Blagosklonny put a start to his journey in the world of science and medicine in his home country of Russia. There, he was a student at a renowned institution called First Pavlov State Medical University. The famous school is located in the second largest city in Russia – St. Petersburg. Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny graduated from the First Pavlov with both a Ph. D. and an M.D. He majored in Experimental Medicine and Cardiology first, and then in Internal Medicine.

In 2002, Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny traveled to the United States of America. In New York City, Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny became a valued member of the New York Medical College where he taught Medicine for a few years. Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny wished to focus on conducting medical and scientific research, and that prompted him to join another institution that would be able to make it possible for him – the Ordway Research Institute. Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny was appointed to the position of senior scientists which he occupied for a few years as well. His research was sharply focused on the field of oncology. The research that Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny was able to conduct at the Ordway Research Institute, however, had a number of restraints. The Institute was not able to support any further research In search of more options; Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny moved on and took a position at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. As the name of the institution denotes, Roswell Park is specialized in the research of cancer. Visit classroomvoices.org to read more about Mikhail.

  1. Mikhail Blagosklonny has been doing research at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute from 2009, and he is still an integral part of the Institute. He has also been able to expand upon his research, and so he has been doing research in biogerontology as well as further his research of the many types of cancer. Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny is working with many esteemed researchers and scientists.

Along with his scientific and medical research, Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny has been devoted to his work as an editor and editor in chief. The professor has been an editor in chief of Oncotarget along with one of his colleagues from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He has also been an editor of Cell Cycle and Aging – two other online medical journals. Prof. Mikhail Blagosklonny has also written a plethora of articles and papers on a variety of medical and scientific topics. His written work amasses to more than a hundred pieces. Most of them encompass the topics of biogerontology and oncology and talk about his research up until that point and the overall progression and future of his research. Read more on templeofthecave.com