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Epoch Times
3 days ago
- General
- Epoch Times
Edward Penfield: The Father of the American Poster
Edward Penfield (1866–1925) was born shortly after the Civil War in Brooklyn, New York. His father, Josiah, was a bookkeeper and, later, a merchant. His uncle, Henry, owned an engraving studio just a few blocks from where Josiah worked. The proximity was apparently enough to leave an impression on young Penfield. It was the artist, rather than the merchant, whom he would emulate. The Art Students League (ASL) of New York was founded in 1875, when Penfield was just a child. The school quickly became a prominent site for blooming artists and remains one to this day. By the time Penfield reached his early 20s, he began attending classes, where he studied under the renowned artist, George de Forest Brush, who was known for his Native American art. Getting Noticed
Winnipeg Free Press
05-07-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Bond between brain docs led to crucial breakthroughs
Since the early 1990s, the charitable organization Historica Canada has produced over 100 'Historical Minutes,' video tributes to important Canadians across many fields and specialties. One vignette, about Dr. Wilder Penfield, dramatically shows his discovery of the area in a patient's brain which triggers the smell of burnt toast and signals her seizures. Dr. Penfield is credited with this game-changing advance in neurological surgery and treatment. Quebec Globe and Mail correspondent Eric Andrew-Gee begins his excellent first book with this moment, determining to expand the record, telling the detailed story of the Montreal Neurological Institute — The Neuro — and the close relationship between 'the Chief,' Penfield, and his colleague and friend 'the Boss,' William Cone. Mackenzie Lad photo Eric Andrew-Gee Andrew-Gee's intricately researched and plotted paean to these surgical pioneers reads like a novel. It traces Cone and Penfield's decades of investigation, exploration and treatment of problems with humanity's most complicated and mysterious organ. The two met at Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, finding 'a remarkable amount in common: they were both fatherless Midwesterners from medical families with dreams of transforming neurosurgery.' Collaborating in learning various aspects of the art — not yet a science — from practitioners around the world, Penfield and Cone eventually gain international fame. Penfield is hired by Montreal's Royal Victoria Hospital, on the condition they hire Cone as well. The development of their differing styles and areas of study, and the inevitable conflicts which their friendship covers, make for fascinating reading. Information about hospital conditions, and specific advances and inventions, as well as insight into the politics and culture of 20th-century Quebec intersperse the narrative. Andrew-Gee likens the pair to the 'two solitudes' of Hugh MacLennan's novel of the same name about language and relationships in Quebec and to the two halves of the brain. Penfield, known for intricate study of what different parts of the brain do, was the head of the Institute, focusing on memory and the effects and relief of epilepsy. More generally, he searched for the human mind residing in the physical brain. Cone was intent on patient care, from prepping to surgery to follow-up. He was obsessed with sterility (his father had died of typhoid fever caught from tainted water) and kept unhealthy hours on the job, all to the benefit of others. As in the 'Historical Minute,' Penfield was the face of the operation, publishing and receiving accolades for the work which they shared. 'Fortunately for the harmony of the institute,' notes Andrew-Gee, 'Cone didn't care about credit.' Cone was happiest when busy, and thrived when he served with the Canadian military medical corps at Hackwood, an English estate vacated by its baronial owner for the war effort. Cone, 'no longer Penfield's subordinate,' now led 'a hospital twice as big as The Neuro in the thick of history's most decisive conflict — and he was excelling.' Reunited in Montreal later in the war, the two continued to new heights in the treatment of brain injuries and illnesses, to international acclaim for Penfield. The Mind Mappers Andrew-Gee describes Cone's increasing symptoms of alienation, while still maintaining a breakneck schedule and his closeness to Penfield. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. Readers today will recognize clear signs of clinical depression, noticed but ignored at the time — ironically, in that centre of near-miraculous neurological discovery and development. After the much-foreshadowed tragic end of the collaboration, Andrew-Gee includes multiple tributes to Cone which demonstrate that 'he had shown… what it means to be a good doctor.' This chronicle of the friendship between Penfield and Cone demonstrates how relationships should work, acknowledging issues and weaknesses, while celebrating the positive and productive results of altruism and decency. Bill Rambo is a mostly retired teacher who lives in Landmark.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
VelocityEHS Launches New "PSIF" AI to Identify the Next Serious Injury or Fatality Before It Happens
CHICAGO, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VelocityEHS, the global leader in EHS solutions and the pioneer in applying practical AI to workplace safety, today announced the release of AI PSIF Insights, a new feature within the company's award-winning Incident Management solution on the VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform. The feature leverages machine learning (ML) to uncover high risks companies carry forward hidden in 'near miss' and other "minor" events, also known as Potential Serious Injuries and Fatalities (PSIFs) before they lead to life-altering harm. 'EHS professionals have a professional and ethical responsibility to use AI and machine learning to reduce the risk of serious injuries and fatalities,' said Dr. Julia Penfield, Vice President of Research & Machine Learning at VelocityEHS. 'AI PSIF Insights is built to put advanced risk detection into the hands of safety teams, regardless of their size or digital maturity. It helps them identify the most critical risks earlier, so they can act before harm occurs,' added Penfield. By analyzing incident and near miss reports, AI PSIF Insights identifies the potential for temporary and permanent disabilities, amputations, fatalities, and other severe outcomes without requiring any changes to workflows or additional forms. It automatically flags PSIF incidents and provides clear reasoning. Safety teams stay in control through human-in-the-loop validation, ensuring trust, transparency, and compliance. A Smarter, Faster Way to Surface Serious Risk Serious incidents seem to happen without warning, but the signs are often buried in incident or near miss reports when the underlying root causes are not identified or addressed. AI PSIF Insights surfaces those signals by: Evaluating the quality of incident descriptions and offering instant, tailored suggestions to enhance the completeness, clarity, and actionable details of your documentation Automatically analyzing incident reports to identify those with high potential for serious outcomes and send out automated notifications Standardizing detection across sites and teams, improving safety performance and reporting accuracy Enabling companies to focus their resources and investigations on risks hidden in minor incidents and near-misses with the highest potential for serious harm Reducing manual triage time by 30–50% and freeing safety teams to focus on prevention instead of paperwork 'This is not just a new release, it's a shift in how safety gets done: helping EHS professionals get ahead of risk and act earlier, before harm happens,' said Matt Airhart, CEO of VelocityEHS. 'Too often, serious injuries happen while safety teams are still trying to uncover hidden risks. AI PSIF Insights surfaces those risks sooner—no hoops to jump through, no new processes to learn, no additional set up, and no added cost.' No Extra Cost. No Extra Burden. No Excuses. AI PSIF Insights is especially valuable for mid-sized enterprise organizations in safety-critical industries, such as manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals where near misses are common and consequences can be severe. The feature is available to all current and new Incident Management customers on the Accelerate Platform as part of their existing agreement. AI PSIF Insights is part of a broader VelocityEHS initiative to bring the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence to frontline EHS workflows. Other Velocity Features with Embedded ML/AI Include: 3D Motion Capture (Industrial Ergonomics) Ingredient Indexing (Chemical Management) Automated review of Certificates of Insurance and OSHA Logs (Contractor Safety) Groundbreaking AI-Embedded Feature Launches Coming in 2025 Include: Ergonomics Assessments for Hands (Industrial Ergonomics) Job Safety Analysis Hazard and Control Recommendations (Operational Risk) Hazard Type, Root Causes & Corrective Action Recommendations (Safety) Collectively, these tools empower organizations to improve regulatory compliance and enhance safety culture across every level of their business. For more information about the AI PSIF Insights feature and how it fits into the company's broader AI strategy, visit About VelocityEHS Relied on by over 10 million users worldwide, VelocityEHS is the global leader in true SaaS enterprise EHS & Sustainability technology. The VelocityEHS Accelerate® Platform delivers best-in-class software solutions for Safety, Ergonomics, Chemical Management, and Operational Risk, along with advanced applications for Contractor Safety, Permit to Work, Environmental Compliance, and GHG Reporting. The VelocityEHS team includes more certified professionals in health, safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, sustainability, and applied AI than any other EHS software provider. Recognized as a Leader in the Verdantix 2025 Green Quadrant, VelocityEHS is committed to driving innovation and industry leadership. The company maintains SOC 2 Type II attestation for top-tier data security and privacy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, VelocityEHS operates offices in Ann Arbor, MI; Tampa, FL; Oakville, ON; London, UK; Perth, AUS; and Cork, IRL. 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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Penfield, Canandaigua boys advance to state semis
In a back-and-forth battle in the Class A Far West Regional, Penfield came out on top with a 12-10 win over Orchard Park of Section VI. Penfield jumped out to a 5-2 lead at the end of the first quarter and maintained the lead for an 8-5 advantage at the half. Outscoring the Patriots 3-2 in the third quarter, Orchard Park trailed 10-8 with a quarter remaining. A goal from Orchard Park's Owen Wright made it a one-goal game with seven minutes left to play. Penfield responded with a goal from Tyler Pavone to retake the two-goal lead. Less than a minute later, Orchard Park answered as Justin Relosky fired one in to make it an 11-10 game. Jake Maurer scored the crucial insurance goal for Penfield with three minutes remaining. From there, Mason Schembri kept Orchard Park out of the net to secure the victory. Maurer led the way for the Patriots with five goals. Brodie Joyce, Griffin Banister and Pavone each tallied two. Penfield (14-7) advances to the Class A state semifinal where it will face West Genesee of Section III on Wednesday, June 11th. A seven-goal first quarter from Canandaigua powered it to the 15-6 win over Lake Shore (VI) in the Class B Far West Regionals. The Gray Wolves dominated from the start, taking a 13-1 advantage into the half. They scored just two goals in the second, but the first-half performance was enough to keep them out front. Patrick Olvany led the way with three goals. Drew Williamee, Mike Belles, AJ Sterman and Ryan McKeegan each put up two in the win. Canandaigua (18-2) will play in the Class B state semifinal on Wednesday, June 11th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Victor wins fourth straight sectional title, Penfield takes home first in seven years
Class A Final: (1) Penfield 16, (3) Rush-Henrietta 9 Rush-Henrietta was able to keep it close throughout the first quarter, but a Penfield explosion in the second quarter would be too much for the Royal Comets to handle. Avery Fordham and Whitney Reynolds contributed two goals each in the second quarter to help push the Patriots to a 10-3 lead at the half. The two teams tied in the second half, but the early lead would help Penfield win the Class A Sectional title. Kate DeWald led the way with four goals and two assists for Rush-Henrietta. Penfield wins their first sectional title since 2018. They will now head to Clarence for the Class A state qualifier quarterfinals against Orchard Park. That game is scheduled for Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Rush-Henrietta finishes their season 12-6. Class B Finals: (1) Victor 11, (2) Pittsford 9 Julia Bruno scored three goals, including the one to stop a fourth quarter Pittsford comeback. Late in the third quarter, Allie Pisano whipped in a free position shot to give Victor a 10-5 lead. Pittsford rallied with four straight goals to cut the lead to 10-9. Two minutes later, Maia Pronti set up Bruno for the goal that would help the Blue Devils put the game away. With the win, Victor takes home their fourth straight Class B Sectional championship. Victor's Morgan Livingston contributed two goals and two assists. Allie Pisano added two goals of her own. Pronti dished out three assists. Victor will now play Clarence, the Section VI Class B champion. That game will be held in Clarence this Saturday at 2 p.m. Pittsford's season ends at 14-5. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
