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Business Wire
14 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Sotereon.AI Appoints Jodie Brinkerhoff as Chief Strategy Officer to Accelerate Growth and Customer-Focused Innovation
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- the global leader in LiDAR perception and operational intelligence, today announced the strategic appointment of Jodie Brinkerhoff as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this new role, Brinkerhoff will lead strategy and market expansion—guiding industry partnerships and adoption of its AI-powered LiDAR perception platform across airports, smart cities, and critical infrastructure networks worldwide. Jodie has been a transformative leader in technology innovation deploying more than 100 projects at DFW, said Patrick Blattner, CEO and Founder of Share Brinkerhoff brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of innovation, technology, and complex operations. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Innovation at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where she helped build one of the industry's most lauded innovation teams. Under her leadership, the award-winning team launched over 100 programs ranging from AI-enabled operations to next-generation passenger experiences and sustainability programs. 'Jodie has been a transformative force in aviation and technology innovation,' said Patrick Blattner, CEO and Founder of 'Her unique ability to translate emerging technology into practical, scalable outcomes makes her a vital addition to our leadership team. Her joining also reinforces position as the category leader in LiDAR perception and intelligent infrastructure.' 'I'm thrilled to join the team at such a pivotal moment,' said Brinkerhoff. ' is addressing problems that airports, cities, and enterprises have grappled with for decades. What excites me most is the opportunity to create real solutions—enhancing safety, efficiency, and the passenger experience—while working alongside a team that shares a relentless focus on innovation and a commitment to help organizations build resiliency with data-driven decisions.' Brinkerhoff is widely recognized as a thought leader in innovation strategy and emerging technology, having previously held leadership roles at Mastercard and worked with many technology startups. She has served as a mentor, advisor, and advocate for women in tech and next-gen leadership development and was recently honored as a Top Woman in Technology by the Dallas Business Journal. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University in Maryland and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Francisco. Jodie is currently Vice Chair of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) committee on Facilities and Technical Services. She is a founding Advisory Board member of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Jim McNatt Institute for Logistics Research at the University of North Texas. This announcement comes as expands its leadership team and scales to meet growing demands across transportation, retail, entertainment, and smart city initiatives to help operators see, sense, and act with unprecedented precision. About is a privately held, 100% U.S.-based company delivering end-to-end AI-powered LiDAR perception solutions. Our flagship product, the Overwatch Platform, provides unmatched real-time situational awareness by fusing advanced LiDAR, AI, and telemetry into a unified system. Purpose-built for critical infrastructure, airports, transportation hubs, and high-security environments, Overwatch goes beyond basic analytics—offering actionable intelligence on movement patterns, safety risks, and operational bottlenecks. With a 100% U.S.-based software stack, is committed to delivering uncompromised accuracy, reliability, and service to partners who demand the future of perception—today.
Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jodie Sweetin is grateful for Full House association
Jodie Sweetin knows that she will be "forever" associated with Full House. The 43-year-old star was just five years old when she first played the character of Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series and appreciates the enduring impression that the part has left on fans. Jodie told People: "I will be Stephanie Tanner forever. And I've come to be really okay with that over the last 20 years." The actress reprised her role as Stephanie in the Netflix sequel series Fuller House, which aired on the streaming service from 2016 to 2020, and credits the show for reviving her career. Sweetin explained: "I kind of walked away from the business at some point in my late 20s and was working in other fields, and I was totally fine. I was happy. "I would've continued on that, but getting the chance to come back and do Fuller and bring Stephanie back to life was amazing and wonderful." She added: "It also gave me the opportunity to do other things because I think finally people were like, 'Oh, you're an adult now.'" Jodie pointed out that it can be difficult for child stars to branch out from their initial roles and described how actors like Jodie Foster and Dakota Fanning went through similar experiences. She said: "For a while, people only think that you're capable of the thing that they've come to see you as." Sweetin recently revealed that she frequently gets called 'Stephanie' by fans but is happy to be known for a part that has enabled her to enjoy a lengthy career in the industry. The Hollywood Darlings star said: "I get to do what I do and continue to do it 37, 38 years later because people fell in love with Stephanie. Like, I'm not mad at that." Away from Full House, Jodie has starred in Hallmark movies such as Finding Santa and The Heiress and the Handyman and is excited that her fans get to see her in different projects. She said: "Our fans have been so wonderful and followed us through our whole careers. "I have a really incredible fan base that's excited to see me do something different."
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham girl, 10, has charity haircut in memory of grandma
A mother has said she is "immensely proud" of her 10-year-old daughter, who shaved her hair to raise hundreds of pounds for from Cotteridge in Birmingham, said Emma was inspired to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support after losing her grandmother to said the pair of them had been "very close" and the idea for the head shave came when she saw a Macmillan advert on the haircut took place on Saturday and Emma said: "It was 25% scary and nervous, but 100% amazing, because I loved doing it." Jodie said she was also able to save her daughter's hair to give to the Little Princess Trust, so it could be made into wigs for children who had lost their hair due to cancer grandmother died the day after the 10-year-old's birthday and Jodie said she was keen to do something in her she brought up the idea of the head shave, she said: "I let her think about it for a couple of weeks."But Emma was determined, so Jodie said she researched how to cut the hair herself and then and save it, so it could be used by the Little Princess said her daughter was "absolutely ecstatic" to have raised more than £400 and was asking if she could take part in a charity abseil said she had only been expecting to raise a quarter of said she thought the other children at her school would be "quite pleased" to see her new haircut. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Parents of autistic children join forces in Shropshire
A group of parents with neurodiverse children have joined forces to support each other and fight for their education amid long delays for help in average wait time in the county to be assessed for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that unlocks more support is 31 weeks but one parent told the BBC she had been waiting more than two years. Organiser Joanne Ralphs, whose son is autistic, said the system was "failing our children" and families were being "left to struggle alone". "Someone needs to listen to our voices," she Council said it was determined to improve services. The parents held their first meeting at Micky Millers Playbarn in Craven Arms on 2 attendee, Kim, said her non-verbal son was joining a mainstream class of 30 children in September with one teaching assistant because of delays getting an EHCP. She accused Shropshire Council of a "massive string of failings". Jodie, who has two primary-aged autistic children, said she had waited more than two years to get EHCPs for them. One of her sons has been out of school since November said getting help was like "pulling teeth". An EHCP is a document which ensures a child with special educational needs (SEN) gets the right help through Council said it recognised the wait time was too long and said it had "committed to reducing this through the improvements to the EHCP team and additional capacity".There are currently more than 3,000 under-25s with an EHCP in the Shropshire Council area, with an extra 527 waiting to be authority added that of these, 14 primary and secondary-age children did not currently have a school place. More case workers Shropshire Council's cabinet last week agreed a new strategy for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP).The authority said four more case workers were being recruited, with more in the future. It also said a new framework had been put in place which would hold them to portfolio holder for children and educational services, councillor Andy Hall, admitted some expectations had not been met or dealt with in a timely he added the recently-elected Liberal Democrat administration was determined to be open, transparent and improve services - despite its financial problems. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
How to make £5k in extra cash for summer from earning from your sun lounger to getting paid to water plants
YOU can avoid the summer holiday pinch with these easy ways to earn extra money. Most can be done from home and you can even involve your kids. 5 You can currently earn £1,000 from side-hustles tax free, and this will rise to £3,000 from next April. Here, Mel Hunter reports success stories and reveals how you can cash in by doing a few extra jobs. Archie, 8, made £3k from a market stall MAKE money with your kids — and teach them about managing finances at the same time. Selling old toys, handmade crafts or even lemonade can be a fun way to earn money. 5 Eight-year-old Archie from Market Harborough, Leics, has made more than £3,000 since setting up his own market stall, alongside regular traders 18 months ago. He set up his first stall in Harborough Market in March last year, selling old toys. Now he flogs games he and his friends no longer want to keep, too. He uses his profits to buy jewellery, fidget toys, sweets and keyrings to resell. Mum Jodie, 45, a digital marketing manager, says: 'He still does normal eight-year-old things, like spending time with friends and playing football, but alongside that he's beginning a profitable side hustle. It's amazing.' Archie keeps track of his money via his GoHenry account, a financial app and card for kids. How a 'Car Sitter' Is Saving New Yorkers From Costly Parking Fines Cash in on demand for seasonal items HAVE a clearout and flog in-demand seasonal items. Online marketplace Gumtree says listings for items such as barbecues, lawnmowers, hoses, and garden furniture sets soar over summer. We've spotted used lawnmowers for £20 and garden hose reels for £30. Sell spring and summer clothes on sites like Vinted or Depop, and kids games on eBay. Professional organiser Karen Powell, dubbed The Organising Lady, said: 'Wash, iron and display clothes on hangers, before taking pictures. 'With unwanted toys, put any unboxed bits in bags. Check you have all the pieces for kits or jigsaws. Mention any missing pieces when you list your item.' Gather old tech, like phones and tablets, wipe them clear of your details by backing up your information, removing linked accounts and restoring factory settings, and sell on sites like Music Magpie. A decent quality iPhone 14 can go for around £230. Use meal vouchers in hols FAMILIES spend an extra £300 on food over the summer, according to Iceland. Save money by taking your free school meal vouchers to bigger Iceland stores. Spend a minimum of £15 and get an extra £5 on your Iceland Bonus card. Use apps like HyperJar, Cheddar and JamDoughnut to buy supermarket gift cards and earn cashback. With Cheddar, buy a Tesco gift card worth any amount and get four per cent cashback. So if you buy a card for £100, you get £4 back. Do surveys on sun lounger MAKE money from your sofa or sun lounger by taking part in surveys or online focus groups. Companies like Angelfish Opinions, Saros or Research Opinions, can pay up to £100, often as an e-gift card. Your views on brands and experiences are valuable, and can help shape the future. At Angelfish Opinions, you can apply to be interviewed about eating out for a £70 e-gift card. And check out competitions sites, such as Latest Free Stuff and Magic Freebies. 'I move into my van and rent my house for £5k' RENT out your spare room, or even move out so others can move in, to make money. This is what Suzy Greenwood does. The PR manager, who also runs the Seaflowers guesthouse in Frogmore, Devon, makes around £5,000 from May to September by moving out of her home into a VW Caddy. She rents out her one-bed home — an annex attached to the riverside guesthouse — on Airbnb and makes about £300 a weekend after fees. Suzy, 39, said: 'Moving to the van means I can take advantage of the extra summer demand. I make about £300 a weekend after Airbnb fees and cleaning costs. 'Airbnb takes 20 per cent, so if I get a direct booking I split the benefit with guests, giving them a ten per cent discount.' Want to rent out a spare room? The Government's Rent A Room scheme lets you earn up to £7,500 per year tax-free. Or rent out your parking space with a platform such as YourParkingSpace or JustPark. JustPark hosts make an average of £320 a year. 'I made £100 in a week doing small jobs locally' YOU can be paid to water plants, mow the lawn or even look after pets. Check local Facebook groups and apps like Nextdoor and Airtasker to find adverts for small jobs. Airtasker reckons you could make up to £554 a month doing two gardening jobs a week. Jo Atwell, 38, from Peterborough, uses the Nextdoor app and does cleaning, gardening and runs errands for her older neighbour, earning about £12 an hour. She made £100 in her first week this summer, which will pay for a camping trip for her and daughter Reanna, 20. Jo said: 'I want- ed to take Reanna camping in Scotland and it's now possible thanks to the money I've earned via Nextdoor.' John Odiaka, 28, from Coventry, picks up seasonal work, doing removals and gardening via the casual jobs app Airtasker, which sees activity soar by nearly a third in the summer. 'At this time of year, I might do two or three jobs a day, earning up to £2,000 a month,' he said. Last summer, he made £5,000. BEST FIRMS FOR HAGGLING THE top firms to haggle with on bills have been revealed by MoneySaving Expert Martin Lewis – and you could save hundreds of pounds. The money saving website asked 5,000 readers if they got a discount on bills after haggling. 5 AA Breakdown ranked highest, with 87 per cent of customers negotiating better deals, followed by Virgin Media and RAC Breakdown, both at 84 per cent. Meanwhile Hastings Direct came with a 77 per cent success rate, Admiral and TalkTalk with 75 per cent, AA Insurance at 74 per cent, Green Flag at 73 per cent, and Sky Mobile and NOW at 72 per cent. The key to haggling success is knowing the market value of services and asking companies to match or beat it. Martin said: 'Breakdown cover, broadband and TV, mobile, and car and home insurance providers are the fab four. With all of them, the important first step is to benchmark a realistic quote you can ask them to match or beat. The aim of haggling in these sectors is all about keeping the exact service you have (or bettering it) and paying less. 'There's no point if you're within contract – you're trapped. So wait until you're no longer locked in.' Customers can make a note in their diary a month or two before a contract ends as you should be able to negotiate a good deal. You can use comparison sites such as MoneySupermarket or Comparethemarket to check out cheaper options. James Flanders QUICKER MOBILE COMPO MOBILE and broadband customers could resolve issues or get compensation more quickly under new rules being introduced by the telecoms regulator. Currently, anyone who complains but doesn't get a response or isn't happy with the answer must wait eight weeks before they can take the issue to an ombudsman. 5 However, Ofcom wants to reduce this time to six weeks and the change will come into play in April 2026. Rocio Concha, Which? director of policy and advocacy, described the move as 'positive'. She said: 'Recent Which? research found eight in ten suffered a connection issue with their broadband provider in the year to January 2025. 'Providers need to up their game so problems are resolved as quickly as possible.' Under current rules, if your supplier does not resolve the issue after eight weeks, you can take your case to one of two Alternative Dispute Resolution schemes. Customers can escalate issues to either the Communications Ombudsman or the Communications and Internet Services Adjudication Scheme. Resolving an issue through the ombudsman can lead to a simple apology, or you could be entitled to some compensation. If you are not happy with how your complaint has been resolved, you can switch providers. Laura McGuire
