Author: Sophia Rodriguez
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A decades-long effort continues as a Rochester plastic surgeon and his team fly to Peru to give children new smiles. Dr. Vito Quatela is a double board certified plastic surgeon in Rochester. He is also the founder of the HUGS “Help Us Give Smiles” Foundation. Since 2002, Dr. Cuatella and his team have selected countries with “neighborhoods” for children born with facial deformities and traveled there to make a difference in their lives. Ta. “In less than a week, they start seeing mistakes on the side of their head, closing their eyes, and smiling more. I…
key insightsThe significant ownership of Helloworld Travel by retail investors indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy.Top 9 shareholders own 51% of the company Insider ownership in Helloworld Travel is 15%To understand who actually controls Helloworld Travel Limited (ASX:HLO), it's important to understand the ownership structure of the business. We can see that retail investors hold the majority, holding 48% of the company's shares. In other words, the group will receive the maximum benefit (or maximum loss) from its investment in the company.Meanwhile, private companies account for 27% of the company's shareholders.Let's dig deeper…
usa news by Lauren Elkies Schramm issued April 13, 2024, 5:13 PM ET One barge remains missing. Washington Post (via Getty Images) The city of Pittsburgh announced that more than 20 barges were let loose in Pittsburgh and floated “uncontrolled” down the Ohio River. Around 11:25 p.m. Friday, 26 barges escaped from the facility near Peggy's Harbor, a marina on the north bank of the Ohio River, U.S. Coast Guard spokesman Eyob Mills told the Post. Twenty-three of the ships were loaded with dry cargo such as coal, but three were empty. There were no reports of injuries or pollution,…
Marijuana's popularity has grown rapidly in recent years. Marijuana is now legal for adult use in 24 states, and thanks to the efforts of NORML and MPP, many more states have decriminalized it or made it legal for medical use. Cannabis enthusiasts may want to factor in whether their rental is cannabis-friendly as a consideration for their next vacation when making travel plans. Just in time for his annual April 20th celebration, the analyst he scrutinized vacation rental data numbers and reviews from Airbnb and marijuana-friendly lodging rental site Bud and Breakfast. . Read the full report at upgradedpoints.com.…
Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, Florida, announced it has achieved Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) for excellence in medical travel services.This is Nicklaus Children's Hospital's second GHA Excellence designation, and this honor affirms the hospital's commitment to providing the highest quality care to pediatric patients. With more than 70 years of history, Nicklaus Children's Hospital is widely known for its commitment to pediatric care and boasts a 307-bed facility dedicated to the unique medical needs of children. The hospital said its dedication to excellence is evident through its numerous specialty programs, which have consistently ranked among the best in the nation…
No, it's not too early to start thinking about summer vacations in 2024. Then start thinking about smart travel strategies to get there without losing all your money (or your heart). That's what Catherine Knoll does. She has booked a two-week adventure to Europe in July. It begins with a marathon flight from Honolulu to Zurich, where she will speak at a conference. Then she hopscotches across Europe to Vienna and then to the Olympics. She plans to stay in Nantes, France to watch a soccer game, Lille to watch a basketball game, and Paris to watch gymnastics, boxing, and…
Editor's note: This page is a summary of news about the Israel-Hamas war for Thursday, April 11th. For the latest news on the Middle East conflict, check out our Friday, April 12th article.The U.S. State Department on Thursday issued a red alert for its personnel and their families in Israel, restricting their access amid growing concerns of an Iranian attack.”Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. government employees and their families are restricted from personal travel outside of the greater Tel Aviv area (including Herzliya, Netanya, and Yihudah), Jerusalem, and Beersheba until further notice.” A warning will be displayed. “U.S.…
(NerdWallet) – Traveling means facing numerous problems that our seemingly advanced civilization would have solved by now. Are overhead bins really the best way to store carry-on luggage? Is a lockbox the safest way to transfer your Airbnb keys? And for national security reasons, U.S. airports still use them Do I have to take off my shoes? But one grievance persists and has even caught the attention of the Biden administration. That means it remains nearly impossible to compare real prices between travel products. The buzzword surrounding this is “junk fees,” but the fees themselves are only part of the…
Jaelyn Cheney partnered with law firm to encourage people to sue Ozempic She criticized the drug as “the go-to solution for deliberate weight loss.” Plus-size influencer came under fire for demanding an empty seat on a plane Plus-size travel influencer Jaelyn Cheney has slammed weight loss drug Ozempic, partnering with a law firm to encourage people to sue the company. Cheney slammed drugs in a sponsored post on TikTok, accusing them of being fueled by “marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements.””Originally developed to manage diabetes, it has since become the go-to solution for deliberate weight loss,” she said, adding that anyone…
Plus-size travel influencer Jaelyn Cheney has slammed weight loss drug Ozempic, partnering with a law firm to encourage people to sue the company. Cheney slammed drugs in a sponsored post on TikTok, accusing them of being fueled by “marketing campaigns and celebrity endorsements.””Originally developed to manage diabetes, it has since become the go-to solution for deliberate weight loss,” she said, adding that anyone who suffered side effects will receive financial compensation. He argued that he might have a right.The influencer said she is partnering with Coalition Law to encourage people to sue Ozempic and similar companies.Her comments come months after…