Local Travel Professional Earns Certification from The Travel Institute

Sarah Marshall, CTA®, of TravelAble in Naperville, recently earned the distinguished Certified Travel Associate, or CTA, designation from The Travel Institute, the travel industry’s benchmark for educational excellence and the only travel organization offering certification for travel professionals’ varying levels of expertise. TravelAble is one of a handful of disability-focused travel agencies nationwide.

Naperville, IL, 1 June 2020 -- Sarah Marshall, CTA®, of TravelAble in Naperville, recently earned the distinguished Certified Travel Associate, or CTA, designation from The Travel Institute, the travel industry’s benchmark for educational excellence and the only travel organization offering certification for travel professionals’ varying levels of expertise.

“Earning my elite certification status not only demonstrates my commitment to life-long learning, but also a commitment to my clients who will be better served because of my increased knowledge and skills,” said Marshall.

The Certified Travel Associate, CTA®, designation is awarded by The Travel Institute to travel professionals who complete a rigorous training program, including closed-book, proctor-administered testing, to demonstrate extensive industry knowledge and experience and the highest standards of travel professionalism. In addition, CTAs are required to fulfill stringent continuing education requirements each year.

Sarah Marshall has been a travel counselor for 2 years and has sent more than 75 clients on vacation experiences around the world. TravelAble specializes in custom designed accessible adventures for families and individuals. She was inspired to start TravelAble when her son was born in Israel in 2009 and had to spend 5 months in the NICU there. Learning the ropes of traveling with a child with medical needs and autism taught Marshall and her family a lot of lessons about what accessible travel really entails.

“Many potential travelers who meet with me have asked what accessible means,” explained Marshall. “Accessible to TravelAble means those tools, those destinations, those supports that you as a traveler need to access the vacation.” Marshall provides a lot of guidance through the planning process, as well as individualizing every vacation so it meets a traveler’s exact needs.

“We spend a lot of time building relationships with accessible travel providers on the ground in countries such as France, Italy, Costa Rica, Singapore, and so many more,” Marshall notes. “Whether you want a cruise or a bucket-list trip, we design the fully accessible vacation of your dreams.”

Marshall’s other professional recognitions include Certified Autism Travel Agent (IBCCES), Certified Leisure Travel Agent (TLN), as well as being a proud member of the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and the Family Travel Association (FTA).

To learn more about TravelAble and how Sarah Marshall can help with travel plans, call (630) 445-1144 or visit www.travelablevacations.com.

A collaborative industry effort created in 1964, The Travel Institute is the global leader in industry education and certification for travel professionals. Through innovative educational opportunities, professional certification programs, and customized learning solutions, The Travel Institute enables agent success by instilling a high standard of industry knowledge, professionalism, and excellence. Throughout North America, many successful agents and high-profile leaders credit their success to coursework from The Travel Institute.

About TravelAble:
TravelAble, otherwise known as the Marshall family, is a premier accessible travel agency serving the Chicagoland area as well as families nationwide! With many years experience living and traveling internationally with a medically-fragile child, we have experienced the challenges of traveling with disability. We take a family’s dreams for a vacation, along with a picture of the accommodations needed, and create a custom vacation that meets everyone’s expectations. Your family deserves an extraordinary travel adventure together, and TravelAble is here to make that happen.

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ATEN Launches Effortless One person Dual camera Video Production and Livestreaming Device Controlled by Smartphone or PC

UC3022 CAMLIVE™ PRO Provides Smooth Video Streaming Workflow for Dual-camera or Single-operator Setups

 

IRVINE, CA – June 16, 2020 – ATEN Technology, Inc., the technology leader and global manufacturer of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions, today launched during InfoComm Connected, its new video capture and mixer device designed to stream two 4K cameras seamlessly to a global audience with seamless transitions and extraordinary image quality. Part of ATEN’s growing portfolio of professional level content creation products, the UC3022 CAMLIVE PRO was introduced to fulfill the growing demand for video conferencing, live streaming, distance learning, and online worship by allowing users to publish and stream professional-level content that really stands out. 

The CAMLIVE PRO combines video capturing, mixing, encoding, and two-channel video source switching from HDMI cameras and a professional-level audio device. The product is compact and portable, taking away the hassle of heavy equipment and complex wiring. Additionally, with the intuitive Android and iOS app, users can work freely and wirelessly control their video stream while editing it in real-time from anywhere. Sources are automatically converted to clean looking USB video format in 720P or 1080P, which is sent to the user’s laptop or smartphone via USB. This helps live streams and events flow smoothly and stand out from other online content. 

“Whether its live streaming events, remote learning, onsite interviewing, house of worship streaming, professional live streaming, or gaming, the CAMLIVE PRO allows for full HD quality professional-level content creation. The device and its compact size will be useful to streamers and small-time video production crews who want professional, portable, streaming-capable equipment that is free of excessive wiring and complex system requirements,” said Aaron Johnson, senior product manager, ATEN Technology, Inc.

Key features:

  • Capture and transition– Mix and capture two non-HDCP 4K live videos at 1080P UVC format on a PC or mobile device via USB with seamless transitions.
  • Free ATEN OnAir Lite App for Androidor iOS– Control wirelessly, edit in real-time, and arrange multi-elements into the program mix with continuous feature updates.
  • Stream anywhere– Set up your camera gear and direct your show from any location; also supports real-time HDMI program video preview and audio mixing.
  • Easily identifiable chroma keys– easily change the background to make it look like you are anywhere.
  • Switch easily– Supports protected video switching for regular event usage.

Pricing and Availability:

ATEN’s UC3022 CAMLIVE PRO dual HDMI to USB-C UVC video capture solution will be available for purchase and shipping in mid-July, for $546.00 MSRP through ATEN’s distribution and reseller partners: http://www.aten.com/us/en/where-to-buy/.

The ATEN OnAir Lite App is available on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/onair-lite/id1483548366 and Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aten.uc3022.

For more information, product features and technical specifications, visit: https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/usb-&-thunderbolt/content-creation/uc3022/.

 

For more information about ATEN’s complete line of content creation solutions, visit: https://www.aten.com/global/en/products/usb-&-thunderbolt/content-creation/.

 

Visit ATEN’s virtual booth at InfoComm Connected: https://icc2020.mapyourshow.com/8_0/exhibitor/exhibitor-details.cfm?exhid=1057.

 

About ATEN Technology, Inc.

ATEN Technology, Inc. is the technology leader and global manufacturer of KVM and Pro AV connectivity solutions, and the U.S. subsidiary of ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979. A certified member of the HDBaseT Alliance, holding over 640 industry patents, ATEN offers integrated KVM, Professional Audio (Pro AV) and Intelligent Power solutions, across all industries including corporate, commercial, government, industrial, entertainment, educational and retail environments. 

A technology-first company, ATEN’s advanced ability to quickly develop customized solutions in KVM, Pro AV, PDUUSB and data communication lines allows the company to build products that connect, manage and optimize electronics based on customer need. ATEN’s comprehensive portfolio of innovative, reliable products is available worldwide, with local U.S support.

For more information, visit: www.aten.com/us/en/ and follow @ATENConnect on Twitter or on LinkedIn.

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Creative for a Cause Aims to Cultivate World Change through Story based Video

Boston, MA, Jun 17, 2020 -- Today, Viamark Video, a video production and video marketing company located south of Boston in Marshfield MA, announced the launch of Creative for a Cause, a new nonprofit-focused division that provides story-based video initiatives. The mission is to drive change through compelling story-sharing for the healthcare, nonprofit, cause-related, and NGO industries that make a difference in their respective communities.

Creative for a Cause founder Glenn Anderson says video combined with story-based advocacy has been an effective way for his clients to help their communities in the immediate sense while inspiring others to follow suit. “Our goal is to create both motivation and ongoing momentum through unique storytelling for our clients,” says Anderson. “We’ve been helping clients with their creative content and advertising for almost 20 years but are now hyper-focused on our true passion. We’re going all-in on healthcare, nonprofit and cause-related marketing.”

“Creative for A Cause is more than a catchphrase”, says Anderson. A longtime professional in the video production and video marketing industry, Anderson explained that wanting to help the community through cause-related storytelling is a passion rooted in a core belief that all of us have some unique way to help make the world a better place starting in our communities. “We want to inspire and motivate millions of people, and I believe it can be done by using story-based video content with a strong video distribution strategy.”

Some of the company’s recent causes include The Guild for Human Services, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Sports Medicine, Bradford Health Services and Shields Healthcare. In April, Bradford Health (a drug and alcohol recovery center) posted a new “Welcome” video to their website and social media. That one video generated over 180 phone calls and 40 patients in just one month. “Those were all people in need of immediate help…and we can do so much more,” Anderson said. “This is just a drop in the proverbial bucket.”

To learn more, visit https://www.viamarkvideo.com/creative-for-a-cause/

About Creative for a Cause:
Creative for a Cause is an initiative of Viamark Video that cultivates collaborations and partnerships with healthcare practices, nonprofits, and cause-marketers in an effort to build effective video campaigns that accomplish life-changing and world-changing goals.

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WMO selects Wishtree on a two year contract basis

Wishtree Technologies LLP, a global IT services, consulting, and digital transformation organization, announced that World Meteorological Organisation has selected them for a technology-based project to work on OSCAR (Observing Systems Capability Analysis and Review Tool) tool.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 193 Member States and Territories. WMO is a specialized agency of the United Nations for meteorology (weather and climate), operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. It provides world leadership and expertise in international cooperation in the delivery and use of high quality, authoritative weather and climate, hydrological and related environmental services by its Members, for the improvement of the well-being of societies of all nations.

WMO selected Wishtree Technologies LLP for upgradation of its technology stack used under OSCAR, a resource developed in support of Earth Observation applications, studies, and global coordination. It contains quantitative user-defined requirements for observation of physical variables in application areas of WMO (i.e. related to weather, water, and climate). OSCAR also provides detailed information on all earth observation satellites and instruments and expert analyses of space-based capabilities. At present, around 80-90 space agencies use OSCAR. With technological solutions provided by Wishtree, OSCAR will be ready for continuous integration and continuous delivery. This will further open up doors to embed new technologies in the future.
Wishtree delivers technology-enabled business solutions that help global companies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. It is a process-centric organization with exceptional capabilities in the implementation of solutions for a variety of verticals and domains. They have customized the processes and engagement models to suit the needs of its clients. The combination of services and engineering expertise makes them a unique technology partner for its esteemed clients. A team of experts backs Wishtree, and they provide comprehensive implementation, support, and maintenance services to accelerate the return on investment.

Dilip Bagrecha, Partner, Wishtree Technologies LLP, said, “Wishtree is proud to add another UN agency to its respected list of clients in the UN ecosystem. With this new account in the form of WMO, we are excited to deepen our relationship with the UN agencies, especially in these times of crisis. WMO, as we all know, is at the forefront of meteorology data, which is extremely essential. Government and space agencies all over the world use project OSCAR. Wishtree is already working with eight UN agencies. We are excited to start our journey with WMO as our ninth UN agency and look forward to having a successful relationship with them. The contract with them is for two years and we look forward to providing technological solutions and assistance to them for the betterment of the world.”

Wishtree Technologies had earlier worked with The World Bank Group, UNDP, IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNESCO, WHO, 3ie, Global Development Network, Vodafone, Infosys, and Amdocs to name a few.

Ancient Resource Auctions June 27th Online Only Auction Features Rare Antiquities Ethnographic art

The catalog is online now, at LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com and the Ancient Resource Auctions dedicated bidding platform and apps for Android and Apple devices.

Montrose, CA, USA, Jun 17, 2020 -- A lovely Moche portrait vessel made between 100 BC and 500 AD, a Late Period Ptolemaic Egyptian bronze sarcophagus of a lizard, and a gorgeous Cypriot alabaster dish from the 4th or 5th century BC are a few expected top lots in Ancient Resource Auctions’ online-only Auction #85, a Summer Antiquities Discovery Sale slated for Saturday, June 27th.

“Our Summer Discovery Sale will feature a wonderful selection of authentic, museum quality and well-provenanced items from various cultures, as well as other ethnographic and antique items starting at great values,” said Gabriel Vandervort of Ancient Resource Auctions. “Also sold will be an array of antique and ancient-style reproduction pieces.”

The auction is up and online now for pre-bidding. It will go live on auction day, July 27th at 9 am Pacific time and will continue throughout the day. Up for bid are around 325 lots of authentic Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Holy Land, Byzantine, Asian and Pre-Columbian antiquities, plus fine examples of ethnographic art – something for every level of collector.

The visually arresting Moche portrait vessel, 11 ½ inches tall, depicts a male with well-modeled features and a wrapped headdress. The eyes are well-formed and the features look as if they actually represent someone recognizable by those who knew him. This nice example of a distinguished pottery type unique to the Moche culture is expected to achieve $600-$800.

The Egyptian bronze sarcophagus for a lizard from the Late Period, Ptolemaic (circa 664-30 BC) is a nice example with good detail and carries a pre-sale estimate of $450-$700. The figure is associated with the creator god Atum and consists of a rectangular bronze box with a likeness of a lizard on top. The diminutive piece measures approximately 2 ½ inches by 1 ¼ inch by 1 inch.

The Cypriot alabaster dish from the 4th or 5th century BC is carved from attractive banded stone and features a rounded bottom and a wide, flat rim. It’s 3 ½ inches in diameter and comes with a cute little custom wire stand. A nearly identical example of the dish resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The one in the sale carries a pre-sale estimate of $600-$900.

A decorative antique necklace comprised of Islamic glass beads, mostly circa 8th-12th century AD, with the beads strung together with plated coin replicas, brass breads and wire (all probably early 20th century) is expected to bring $700-$1,000; while a Vera Cruz Remojades style figural whistle from Mexico, circa 300 BC-300 AD, 9 inches tall, with the figure shown standing with an elaborate headdress and costume and wearing a central ovoid pendant, should hit $300-$500.

Two ancient Egyptian lots have identical estimates of $600-$1,000. One is a Middle Kingdom alabaster jar, circa 2040-1802 BC, 5 ¼ inches tall, having an ovoid body with a narrow flat bottom and rounded rim. The other is a bronze striding figure of Amun from the Late Period, circa, 664-332 BC, depicted wearing a short skirt, a feathered headdress and a false beard. The 4 ¾ inch tall figure strides with the left foot forward, the left had grasping a staff that’s now lost.

A mounted set of five Near Eastern bronze arrow and spear points dating to around 1200-800 BC, each one well preserved with attractive mottled green patination, the group mounted in a nice custom metal base, should realize $450-$700. Also, a Near Eastern iron knife with a bronze handle from the 12th-14th century (or a little later), 14 inches in length, is estimated to gavel for $350-$500. The blade, reattached to the handle, is nicely preserved and has a stable oxide patina.

All lots may be viewed and bid on now, via Ancient Resource Auctions’ bidding platform, at bid.AncientResourceAuctions.com, and on its bidding apps for both Android and Apple devices. Bids can also be placed on Invaluable.com and LiveAuctioneers.com. A link to LiveAuctioneers is at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/170624_auction-85-summer-antiquities-discovery-sale/.

In addition to online bidding, phone and absentee bids will be accepted. When bidding this way, a 19.5 percent buyer’s premium will apply, versus a 24.5 percent premium when bidding online via LiveAuctioneers.com or Invaluable.com, and 20 percent via the Ancient Resource Auctions bidding platform and app.

Because of social distancing restrictions in Los Angeles and the COVID-19 health crisis, in-person meetings to preview items are difficult. However, Ancient Resource Auctions is happy to send additional photos and conduct detailed condition reports for interested bidders, as well as answer any and all questions. Call 818-425-9633 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To learn more about Ancient Resource Auctions and the Saturday, June 27th Summer Antiquities Discovery Sale, visit www.AncientResourceAuctions.com. Updates are posted often. For more information please call 818-425-9633; or send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Ancient Resource Auctions:
Ancient Resource Auctions is one of the few truly specialized auction houses as it pertains to handling rare antiquities. It is a small operation with a true passion and dedication for ancient history, with decades of combined experience working specifically with these items. Buyers can feel secure knowing we only offer genuine antiquities. Ancient Resource Auctions is always seeking quality ancient art and antiquities for future auctions. To inquire about consigning one piece or an entire collection, you may call 818-425-9633 or send an e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. All inquiries are confidential. To learn more about the company, visit www.ancientresourceauctions.com.

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