Mes: diciembre 2020

La versatilidad de la carne de cerdo sobresale en esta temporada navideña en manos de la celebridad mexicana Ana Patricia Gámez

La familia, la cultura y la tradición toman protagonismo en la más reciente campaña de National Pork Board, que reúne deliciosas recetas con carne de cerdo para preparar en la Nochebuena

DES MOINES, Iowa, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  Aunque estas fiestas de fin de año serán diferentes, aún hay muchas formas sabrosas de celebrar, compartir amor y transmitir las tradiciones familiares hispanas a tus seres queridos de manera segura. Ana Patricia Gámez,la celebridad y…

La familia, la cultura y la tradición toman protagonismo en la más reciente campaña de National Pork Board, que reúne deliciosas recetas con carne de cerdo para preparar en la Nochebuena

DES MOINES, Iowa, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  Aunque estas fiestas de fin de año serán diferentes, aún hay muchas formas sabrosas de celebrar, compartir amor y transmitir las tradiciones familiares hispanas a tus seres queridos de manera segura. Ana Patricia Gámez,la celebridad y presentadora nacida en México, ha colaborado con National Pork Board para compartir alegría y deliciosas recetas como parte de su más reciente campaña Menú Urbano, donde se recopilan recetas tradicionales de tres ciudades importantes de influencia hispana en el país (Miami, Los Ángeles y El Paso), con el objetivo de celebrar culturas de todo el mundo y alentar a los latinos a disfrutar de la carne de cerdo de la manera más auténtica posible: como comida de la calle.

A través de Menú Urbano, Ana Patricia Gámez y tres personalidades influyentes conocedoras de la comida hispana ofrecen a los consumidores una experiencia virtual llena de sabor y de herencia cultural, al presentarles diferentes culturas, sabores y tradiciones por medio de comidas de la calle que pueden preparar en casa durante la temporada de fin de año. También se comparten recetas y consejos para ahorrar tiempo al recrear estos auténticos platos elaborados con carne de cerdo como: quesadillas de cerdo, hamburguesas de cochinita pibil y pozole de cerdo. 

«Dentro de la cultura hispana, el poder de la comida va más allá del sabor. Cocinamos para expresar amor, para mantener vivas nuestras tradiciones familiares y para recordar a personas y momentos especiales en nuestras vidas, especialmente durante las fiestas de fin de año», expresó Ana Patricia Gámez. «Las celebraciones serán diferentes este año, pero el amor y las conexiones con nuestra herencia cultural nunca cambiarán. Recrear las recetas con las que crecí, como mi plato de pozole de cerdo, en Nochebuena, es una de las formas en que estoy transmitiendo las tradiciones de mi familia a mis pequeños, y me estoy asegurando de que experimenten, a través de la comida, el mismo amor que siento por nuestra cultura».

La plataforma Pork Es Sabor se ha convertido en una fuente de inspiración que invita a los consumidores a probar una variedad de recetas de comida de la calle, elaboradas con carne de cerdo, de países latinoamericanos como México, Venezuela, El Salvador y Perú, entre otros. Al comenzar la temporada festiva, Pork Es Sabor continuará ofreciendo a los consumidores nuevas y atractivas maneras de disfrutar de la carne de cerdo mientras se preparan para esta época especial del año. Un estudio de National Pork Board reveló que el 62% de los hispanos prefieren platos que les recuerden sus propias tradiciones familiares. Para muchos hispanos que viven en los Estados Unidos, la carne de cerdo es la proteína esencial durante la temporada de fiestas.

«En National Pork Board sabemos que la carne de cerdo está profundamente arraigada en la herencia y la cultura latina. Es un ingrediente vital en recetas que se han transmitido de generación en generación. Las tradiciones son algo que mantenemos muy cerca, y este año tenemos una oportunidad diferente para mantener vivas estas deliciosas tradiciones. Ya sea que estés celebrando la Nochebuena de manera virtual, u ofreciendo tu plato tradicional con carne de cerdo a tus familiares, nuestra plataforma digital en español @PorkEsSabor proporciona una serie de recetas que pueden agregar sabor a una de las fiestas más importantes del año», afirmó el director sénior de marketing multicultural, José de Jesús.

Para agregar un plato memorable y lleno de sabor a la variedad de estas fiestas de fin de año, prueba cualquiera de estas recetas de calidad superior elaboradas con carne de cerdo, obtenidas de la campaña Menú Urbano, que los consumidores pueden recrear en casa:

Para mantenerte conectado con las últimas ideas de recetas y más de Menú Urbano,visita PorkEsSabor.com y síguenos en @PorkEsSabor en Instagram, Facebook, Twitter y YouTube. Únete a la conversación usando #MenuUrbano.

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National Pork Board tiene la responsabilidad de llevar a cabo investigaciones, información para el consumidor y proyectos de promoción financiados por Pork Checkoff y de comunicarse con los productores de carne porcina y con el público. El fondo Pork Checkoff tiene como fin financiar programas publicitarios a nivel nacional y estatal de información al consumidor, de mercadeo para los sectores minoristas y de servicios de alimentos, de promoción a la exportación, de mejora del producto, ciencia y tecnología, salud porcina, seguridad porcina y administración del medio ambiente. Durante las últimas cinco décadas, la industria porcina de los Estados Unidos ha cumplido su compromiso con la producción sostenible y ha logrado avances significativos en la reducción del impacto ambiental de la cría de cerdos. Mediante un fondo Pork Checkoff legislado a nivel nacional, los productores de carne porcina invierten $0.40 por cada $100 vendidos. Los importadores de los productos porcinos contribuyen con una cantidad similar basados en una fórmula específica. Para obtener información sobre los programas financiados por Checkoff, los productores de carne de cerdo pueden llamar a Pork Checkoff Service Center al (800) 456-7675 o visitar www.pork.org.  

 

 

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Goodyear And SafeAI Announce Tire Intelligence For Autonomous Heavy Equipment

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) and SafeAI, a pioneer in autonomous…

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) and SafeAI, a pioneer in autonomous heavy equipment, today announced a strategic relationship to incorporate tire intelligence into the programming of autonomous heavy equipment vehicles.

Through an integration with the SafeAI autonomous ecosystem, the companies will exchange site data to protect tire health, eliminate downtime and contribute to a smarter, safer standard for the construction industry. Tire intelligence from Goodyear’s TPMS Heavy Duty rim-mounted sensors will be deployed at an active construction site in Cupertino, Calif. 

With this collaboration, Goodyear will outfit a Caterpillar 725, retrofitted with SafeAI’s autonomous software, to capture pressure and temperature data and monitor overall tire health. These sensors can identify and communicate adverse conditions before they cause maintenance issues and derail a project.

Traditional construction and mining sites are rife with inefficiencies, fueled in large part by costly unplanned downtime rates as high as 20-30%, resulting in missed timelines and increased budget – and COVID-19 is exacerbating these challenges. Tire intelligence can help mitigate these challenges by identifying early or potential problems, such as underinflation, before they cause unexpected delays – bolstering efficiency, safety and return on investment. 

«No matter the vehicle – automobile, freight truck or dump truck – tire intelligence can help elevate safety, performance and efficiency,» said Chris Helsel, Goodyear senior vice president and chief technology officer. «Through our work with SafeAI, we will not only empower site operators with greater visibility and efficiency, but also gain invaluable performance data to inform our future innovation in autonomy and heavy equipment.» 

«Goodyear has been at the forefront of tire innovation for more than one hundred years. Today, we’re proud to join forces to take on a new frontier: tire intelligence for autonomous heavy equipment,» said Bibrajit Halder, founder & CEO at SafeAI. «At SafeAI, we strongly believe in a collaborative approach to deploying autonomy in construction and mining, at scale. We have purpose-built an interoperable autonomous technology that enables us to work with industry leaders like Goodyear and set the standard for autonomous heavy equipment.»

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

About SafeAI
SafeAI is an autonomous heavy equipment leader focused on advancing modern industry. SafeAI retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in mining and construction to serve a massive ecosystem of industry players with complex needs. By building a software platform with the most advanced, industry-specific AI, SafeAI enables equipment owners to transform existing machines into self-operating robotic assets. Obayashi Corp. and Foundamental have made strategic investments in SafeAI, and the company currently operates with Obayashi Corp in Cupertino, CA. SafeAI is based in Milpitas, CA. To learn more about SafeAI, visit https://safeai.ai/. 

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Ford Honors Carlex Glass America at 22nd Annual World Excellence Awards

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —

• Carlex Glass America’s Aftermarket Replacement Glass Division honored by Ford Motor Company with a World Excellence Award

  • Don Michelotti, President of Carlex Glass America: «It is truly an honor to be recognized as a valued supplier committed to excellence, quality, performance and delivery.»
  • Awards span categories, including sustainability, winning portfolio,…

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ —

• Carlex Glass America’s Aftermarket Replacement Glass Division honored by Ford Motor Company with a World Excellence Award

  • Don Michelotti, President of Carlex Glass America: «It is truly an honor to be recognized as a valued supplier committed to excellence, quality, performance and delivery.»
  • Awards span categories, including sustainability, winning portfolio, propulsion choices, autonomous technology, fitness, special recognition, diverse supplier of the year, supplier diversity development corporation of the year, gold and silver.

The Aftermarket Replacement Glass Division of Carlex Glass America was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 22nd annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Carlex was announced as a Ford World Excellence Awards FCSD Gold winner during Ford Motor Company’s virtual event on Oct. 30, 2020.

«I would like to thank Ford for their generosity in recognizing Carlex with this prestigious global award. It is an honor to be identified as a valued supplier committed to excellence, quality, performance and delivery,» said Don Michelotti, President of Carlex Glass America. «This award represents the dedication of the Carlex team that works hard to support and strengthen our relationship with Ford Motor Company.»

«Ford’s annual World Excellence Awards recognize our top-performing suppliers for their contributions to our success,» said Hau Thai-Tang, chief product platform and operations officer. «Congratulations to Carlex Glass America for being a recipient of this coveted award. Thank you for all that you do in support of Ford Motor Company.»

Honorees were recognized for achieving the highest levels of global excellence in categories, including:

  • Primary brand pillar awards in winning portfolio, propulsion choices, autonomous technology and connected services categories
  • Fitness awards for suppliers that most exemplify the framework’s principles, with an emphasis on quality, value and innovation
  • Special recognition for suppliers that deliver results exceeding expectations
  • Diverse supplier of the year and supplier diversity development corporation of the year for suppliers that excel in integrating diversity into their organization and business process
  • Sustainability supplier of the year for a supplier that improves the business environment
  • Gold and silver for supplier manufacturing sites demonstrating superior quality, delivery and cost performance throughout the year

Carlex Glass America – Aftermarket Replacement Glass Division (ARG)
The Carlex Aftermarket Replacement Glass Division operates a 500,000 sq. ft. distribution center ideally located in Lebanon, TN. The Carlex ARG Division distributes original equipment glass to Ford and its customers handling approximately 1,000,000 pieces of glass annually in addition to providing outstanding Customer Service, Supply Chain Management and Technical Support functions.

Carlex Glass America
Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Carlex Glass America, LLC is a premier global Tier 1 supplier of original equipment and replacement glass for the Original Equipment Manufacturers automakers and aftermarket industries. Carlex is a subsidiary of Central Glass Co., Ltd., of Japan.

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Linda Leonard, Carlex Glass America, +1 937-554-7544, lleonard@carlex.com

 

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Subaru Announces Pricing for 2021 WRX and WRX STI Performance Cars

CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2021 WRX and WRX STI, the brand’s iconic all-wheel drive performance vehicles. The WRX starts at an MSRP of $27,495 while the WRX STI, which features an exclusive 310-horsepower engine and advanced Driver Controlled Center Differential all-wheel drive, starts at $37,245. Both models begin arriving into Subaru retailers in <span…

CAMDEN, N.J., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2021 WRX and WRX STI, the brand’s iconic all-wheel drive performance vehicles. The WRX starts at an MSRP of $27,495 while the WRX STI, which features an exclusive 310-horsepower engine and advanced Driver Controlled Center Differential all-wheel drive, starts at $37,245. Both models begin arriving into Subaru retailers in March 2021.

For 2021, the WRX adds Keyless Access with Push-Button Start on the Premium model (the system was already standard on the WRX Limited). With its 268-hp, 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged BOXER engine, Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring, the WRX remains a performance and value standout among sport compacts. The WRX comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and offers an optional performance automatic transmission, the Sport Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) with manual shift modes.

The base WRX is well equipped with standard summer performance tires; remote keyless entry; automatic climate control; Incline Start Assist; 5.9-in. multi-function LCD; Multi-Mode Vehicle Dynamics Control; aluminum alloy pedal covers (including driver’s foot rest); dual USB ports; rear vision camera; and power door locks, side mirrors, and windows. For greater versatility, the WRX features roof rack mounting brackets.

The standard SUBARU STARLINK™ 6.5-inch Multimedia system features a 6.5-inch high-resolution touchscreen; smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay™, Android™ Auto and Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and audio streaming; AM/FM stereo; single-disc CD player, and SiriusXM® All Access Radio and Travel Link® (subscriptions required).

Priced from $30,045, the WRX Premium is designed to enrich the performance-driving experience, adding 18-inch alloy wheels in a dark gray finish; All-Weather Package that includes heated front seats and windshield wiper de-icer; fog lights; power moonroof; Welcome Lighting, and headlight auto on/off linked with windshield wiper operation. The Premium also features the SUBARU STARLINK™ 7-inch Multimedia Plus system which adds a 7-inch high-resolution touchscreen and voice activated controls for phone.

Both the 2021 WRX Premium and Limited with the optional Sport Lineartronic CVT feature SI-DRIVE and Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology. SI-DRIVE is a powertrain performance management system that allows the driver to tailor the vehicle’s driving characteristics by choosing from among three modes – Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp – using a switch on the steering wheel.

The award-winning Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology includes Pre-Collision Brake Assist, Pre-Collision Throttle Management, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle Start Alert (vehicle in front), Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Lane Departure Prevention.

The WRX Limited trim builds on the Premium trim’s content, adding a 10-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar adjustment, Steering Responsive LED headlights (low and high beam) and LED fog lights. Pricing on the WRX Limited starts at $32,095.

The WRX Limited offers an option package for $2,100 that adds the STARLINK 7-inch Multimedia Navigation system that includes the Harman Kardon® speaker system and also adds Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. When ordered in conjunction with the Sport Lineartronic CVT, the option package also adds Reverse Automatic Braking and High Beam Assist and is priced at $2,400.

2021 Subaru WRX STI

The Subaru WRX STI remains the brand’s ultimate performance model, powered by an exclusive 2.5-liter turbocharged BOXER engine producing 310 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque. The WRX STI brings rally-bred performance technology to the road with Multi-Mode Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring and Multi-Mode Vehicle Dynamics Control.

At $37,245, the 2021 WRX STI pricing begins at just $250 more than last year’s model. 

For 2021, the WRX STI again offers base and Limited trims. The base WRX STI model comes very well equipped with the All-Weather Package; Welcome Lighting; Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; SUBARU STARLINK™ 7-inch Multimedia Plus system; Steering Responsive LED headlights (low and high beam) with height adjustment controls; dual-zone automatic climate control, and dual USB ports. Like the WRX, the WRX STI also features roof rack mounting brackets.

The chassis performance hardware for WRX STI also includes 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels in black with machine finish; 245/35 R19 89W summer performance tires; and Brembo performance brakes using 6-piston front calipers and dual-piston rear calipers.

Black Ultrasuede® upholstery is featured throughout the WRX STI’s cabin, accented by red and black leather bolsters with red stitching for front and rear seats. The pedal covers are aluminum alloy, and the carpeted floor mats are embroidered with the STI logo. The flat-bottom leather-wrapped steering wheel integrates control switches for audio, cruise control and Bluetooth. Recaro® performance design front seats with 8-way power driver’s seat can be added as an option for $2,250.

The STI Limited is priced at $41,945 and adds an extensive suite of standard equipment including the Recaro front seats with 8-way power driver’s seat; 7-inch STARLINK Multimedia Navigation system with Harman Kardon amplifier and speakers; Blind-Spot Detection with Lane-Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; leather trimmed upholstery, and power moonroof. A low-profile lip spoiler for the trunk, replacing the high-profile wing, is also available at no cost on the STI Limited.

2021 SUBARU WRX

Model/Trim

Transmission

Applicable Option Code

MSRP

MSRP + destination
and delivery ($925)

WRX

6MT

01

$27,495

$28,420

WRX Premium

6MT

11

$30,045

$30,970

WRX Premium

CVT

13

$31,945

$32,870

WRX Limited

6MT

21, 22

$32,095

$33,020

WRX Limited

CVT

23, 24

$33,995

$34,920

2021 SUBARU WRX OPTION PACKAGES

CODE 01 Standard Model – WRX 6MT

N/A

CODE 11 Standard Model – WRX Premium 6MT

N/A

CODE 13 Standard Model – WRX Premium CVT

N/A

CODE 21 Standard Model – WRX Limited 6MT

N/A

CODE 22 Navigation system + Harman Kardon amplifier and speakers + Blind-Spot Detection/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

$2,100

CODE 23 Standard Model – WRX Limited CVT

N/A

CODE 24 Navigation system + Harman Kardon amplifier and speakers + Blind-Spot Detection/Rear Cross-Traffic Alert + Reverse Auto Brake + High Beam Assist

$2,400

2021 SUBARU WRX STI

Model/Trim

Transmission

Applicable Option Code

MSRP

MSRP + destination and delivery ($925)

WRX STI

6MT

02, 03

$37,245

$38,170

WRX STI Limited- Wing

6MT

21

$41,945

$42,870

WRX STI- Low Profile Trunk Spoiler

6MT

21

$41,945

$42,870

2021 SUBARU WRX STI OPTION PACKAGES

CODE 02 Standard Model – WRX STI

N/A

CODE 03 RECARO® front seats

$2,250

CODE 21 Standard Model – WRX STI Limited

N/A

Destination & Delivery is $925 and may vary in the following states: CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT. D&D is $1,075 for retailers in Alaska.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $165 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do.

For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

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Director, Corporate Communications

856.488.8615

dinfante@subaru.com

 

Jessica Tullman

Product Communications

310.352.4400

jtullman@subaru.com

 

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Product & Technology Communications      

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Indiana Sportsbooks Fueled by State’s Football Success to Reach $250 Million, According to PlayIndiana

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Indiana sportsbooks continued their torrid pace in November — surpassing $250 million in wagers in a month for the first time — as local bettors continued to put money on the state’s NFL and college football teams, according to analysts from

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Indiana sportsbooks continued their torrid pace in November — surpassing $250 million in wagers in a month for the first time — as local bettors continued to put money on the state’s NFL and college football teams, according to analysts from PlayIndiana.

«Indiana has largely managed to shrug off increased competition from its neighbors, which is a good sign for the future of the state’s industry,» said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayIndiana.com. «A lot has gone right in recent months to get Indiana to this new high point, but considering the challenges, it has been an impressive string of months.»

The state’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $251.4 million in bets in November, according to official reporting released Thursday. That marks the third consecutive month Indiana sportsbooks have set a state record for monthly handle, topping $230.9 million hit in October.

Wagering in November produced a record $25.3 million in adjusted gross revenue for the state’s operators, up 20% from the record $21.1 million set in October, and yielded $2.4 million in state taxes. Year over year, Indiana’s handle grew 70.7% from $147.3 million in November 2019 while gross revenue jumped 172.4% from $9.3 million.

«I think some of the worries that Indiana would slip as its neighbors legalized sports betting are calming,» said Jessica Welman, analyst for PlayIndiana.com. «The market in the Hoosier State is proving to be quite dynamic.»

One way the Hoosier State, the fifth-largest sports betting market in the U.S., has been able to improve is a boost in local football interest. Notre Dame and Indiana University are both among college football’s elite, and the Colts continue their drive toward the NFL playoffs. The result is a swell of football bets, hitting $113.5 million in November, a rise of 33.9% from $84.7 million in October and up 96.5% from $57.7 million in November 2019.

«There really isn’t any substitute in sports betting for a local team doing well, and Indiana is enjoying three at once,» Gouker said. «And with both college and NBA basketball returning, a sport that enjoys particular interest in Indiana compared with most other legal jurisdictions, December really sets up to be another jump forward.»

Online betting generated 85%, or $213.7 million, of November’s handle, increasing the share of all bets from 83.6% in October. DraftKings/Ameristar Casino continued its dominance of the digital market, increasing its bets to $95.2 million in November from $90.5 million in October even as gross receipts dipped to $7 million. FanDuel/Blue Chip Casino was second with $64.2 million in wagers and $7.7 million in gross receipts.

Retail sportsbooks took in $37.7 million in November wagers, down slightly from $37.9 million in October. Once dominated by sportsbooks nearest Chicago, retail sportsbooks were led in November by Hollywood Lawrenceburg ($11.6 million in handle), nearest Cincinnati.

«Chicago is still an important market for sportsbooks near the border, but the combination of Illinois’ sports-betting expansion and the pandemic has challenged the retail market,» Welman said. «As a whole, though, growth in online betting has more than made up for any slowdown in the retail market. And Indiana made last-minute protocol changes to keep casinos open while properties in surrounding states shut down, which has helped the industry.»

For more information, visit PlayIndiana.com/revenue.

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Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, SKELEC and Leclanché Commence Construction of Caribbean’s Largest Solar Generation and Storage System

– Innovative, fully integrated solar photovoltaic generation and lithium-ion battery energy storage system, will displace 30-35% of the islands’ diesel-generated baseload power

– Sustainable microgrid system to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 740,000 metric tons over 20 years

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis and YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The…

– Innovative, fully integrated solar photovoltaic generation and lithium-ion battery energy storage system, will displace 30-35% of the islands’ diesel-generated baseload power

– Sustainable microgrid system to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 740,000 metric tons over 20 years

BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis and YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, the state-owned St. Kitts Electric Company (SKELEC) and Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN) today broke ground on a landmark solar generation and storage project that will provide between 30-35% of St. Kitts baseload energy needs for the next 20-25 years while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 740,000 metric tons.

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The $70 million microgrid project is being built by Leclanché, one of the world’s leading energy storage companies, which will serve as the prime engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor.   Leclanché will provide a turnkey solar plus storage solution together with its main subcontractor Grupotec, headquartered in Valencia, Spain, an experienced engineering and construction firm and leader in the photovoltaic energy sector. Leclanché will own and operate the facility under its strategic build, own and operate model through its SOLEC Power Ltd subsidiary with partner Solrid Ltd.

Construction and start-up will take approximately 18 months. The project consists of a fully integrated 35.7 MW solar photovoltaic system (solar field) and a 14.8 MW / 45.7 MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system (BESS) utilizing Leclanché’s proprietary energy management system software. Upon completion, the St. Kitts project will be the largest solar generation and energy storage system in the Caribbean and a model for other island nations worldwide. In its first year of operation, the system will generate approximately 61,300 MWh of electricity with a 41,500 metric ton reduction of CO2 emissions.

«Today’s groundbreaking marks a significant milestone for our citizens, tourist economy, our broader business community and indeed the entire Caribbean region, despite the delays caused by COVID-19,» said Dr. Honorable Timothy Harris, St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister. «This visionary project will help secure our energy independence, provide long-term price stability and reduce our reliance on diesel fuel.»

«The amount of carbon dioxide emissions we will reduce – nearly three quarters of a million metric tons over 20 years – is a significant demonstration of our strong policy for clean, renewable energy. We invite our Caribbean neighbors – and island communities around the world – to consider joining us in a commitment to a sustainable energy future for our children and generations to come,» said Harris.

Very Beneficial Use of Government-owned Land:
The project is being built in St. Kitts’ Basseterre Valley on a 102-acre plot of government-owned land adjacent to the current SKELEC power station and next to the thriving capital city of Basseterre, the heart of the country’s economic region.

The land, which was once used for sugar cane production but has been idle for years, was leased to Leclanché by the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis under a 20-year agreement with an automatic five-year renewal. Environmental Impact Assessment and geotechnical analysis were successfully completed in 2019, demonstrating the renewable energy project will bring a positive impact to the Basseterre Valley. 

Novel «No Capital Outlay» Arrangement with St. Kitts
«SKELEC has been working closely with Leclanché for nearly two years now developing a state-of-the-art and highly sustainable energy production and storage system to serve our citizens,» said Honorable Shawn Richards, Deputy Prime Minister Public Infrastructure, Post and Urban Development. «St. Kitts residents will enjoy energy price stability for a generation while benefitting from cleaner air and water.»

«We set out to create a model solar energy production and storage system here for SKELEC that generates long-term financial and environmental benefits for the utility and its customers without SKELEC having to make a costly up-front investment,» said Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché. «Together, we have designed a system whose construction and ongoing energy production will be paid for over time from the sale of clean and reliable solar energy. We are pleased to have accomplished both objectives while developing a project financeable by well-established institutional investors.»

Clean, renewable energy produced from the solar + storage project will be sold to SKELEC under a 20-year power purchase agreement at flat rate over that entire period which is designed to provide a significant long-term savings to the projected diesel generation costs. 

How the Solar Generation and Storage System Works
Currently, tankers deliver diesel fuel to St. Kitts on a weekly basis, and the fuel is then burned in generators to produce all the nation’s electricity. This expensive process contributes to local pollution and global warming (each gallon of diesel generates 22 pounds of CO2 when burned). The solar and storage project should reduce diesel use by 30-35%, saving money and the environment.

Leclanché’s fully integrated system consists of three core components: the solar field, battery storage system and energy management system software.

The solar panels collect sunlight that is converted into electricity. The solar project on St. Kitts will be oversized, allowing a portion of that electricity to meet current electric demand on the island, and the remainder to charge the large-scale battery storage system to meet island demand after the sun sets. The battery system will also improve grid stability and serve as a back-up in case one of the diesel generators fails.

The batteries will be housed in 14 custom-designed enclosures near the main SKELEC power station and adjacent to the solar field. Additional equipment such as inverters, transformers and protection devices will ensure that the electricity from the new project is reliable and safe.

Leclanché’s energy management system software integrates all the different components of the system and coordinates the delivery of electricity to the grid according to SKELEC’s requirements. Once completed in the first half of 2022, the solar and storage system will replace over four million gallons of diesel per year, and the battery system will enable the remaining diesel generators to operate more efficiently.

For more information, write to info@leclanche.com or visit www.leclanche.com.

About Leclanché
Headquartered in Switzerland, Leclanché SA is a leading provider of high-quality energy storage solutions designed to accelerate our progress towards a clean energy future. Leclanché’s history and heritage is rooted in over 100 years of battery and energy storage innovation and the Company is a trusted provider of energy storage solutions globally. This coupled with the Company’s culture of German engineering and Swiss precision and quality, continues to make Leclanché the partner of choice for both disruptors, established companies and governments who are pioneering positive changes in how energy is produced, distributed and consumed around the world. The energy transition is being driven primarily by changes in the management of our electricity networks and the electrification of transport, and these two end markets form the backbone of our strategy and business model. Leclanché is at the heart of the convergence of the electrification of transport and the changes in the distribution network. Leclanché is the only listed pure play energy storage company in the world, organised along three business units: stationary storage solutions, e-Transport solutions and specialty batteries systems. Leclanché is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX: LECN).

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Debates clave para la capital del diseño mundial Chongqing en la ceremonia de apertura de YDIF

CHONGQING, China, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Una noticia de iChongqing:

El Yuelai International Design Forum abrió en la Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City en la nueva zona de Liangjiang de Chongqing el 8 de diciembre de 2020.

 

<img id="prnejpgc8aeleft" title="The opening ceremony of the Yuelai International Design Forum was held in Chongqing on December 8th, 2020."…

CHONGQING, China, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Una noticia de iChongqing:

El Yuelai International Design Forum abrió en la Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City en la nueva zona de Liangjiang de Chongqing el 8 de diciembre de 2020.

 

The opening ceremony of the Yuelai International Design Forum was held in Chongqing on December 8th, 2020.

 

Más de 400 invitados de Italia, Estados Unidos, Alemania, Francia, Suiza, Irlanda y otros países se unieron a expertos de organizaciones e instituciones internacionales de diseño para discutir el desarrollo futuro para el empoderamiento de las mejoras industriales.

Una serie de foros se basaron en los temas de la innovación industrial impulsada por el diseño, el diseño + las ciencias de la vida y los valores de la industria remodelados a través del diseño.

Los debates exploraron la conexión entre el diseño y las ciencias de la vida, y cómo la optimización industrial junto con un nuevo modelo de desarrollo de alta calidad puede impulsar la actualización de la industria tradicional.

Marco Ricci presentó el origen y la singularidad del diseño italiano a través de ejemplos pasados de casos, seguido de los orígenes históricos del diseño y la fabricación original en Italia.

Stefano Piontini hizo hincapié en la importancia de una filosofía holística, donde los diseñadores deben ser capaces de expresar historias a través de sus obras.

La Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City espera proporcionar la fuerza motriz mientras Chongqing se esfuerza por convertirse en una capital de diseño de clase mundial.

Los últimos avances en este esfuerzo se exhiben en la Exposición de Logros, que incluye las múltiples industrias de electrónica, IA, aeroespacial, fabricación, Internet, automóviles y equipos médicos.

Participarán empresas líderes en la industria como Huawei, Ziguang, Changan Automobile y BOE, ya que el número total de expositores ha alcanzado ya más de 30.

El área del suelo abarca unos 5.000 metros cuadrados, donde los visitantes pueden ver exposiciones de la última tecnología y logros de fabricación en Chongqing, lo que destaca el poder de la innovación del diseño y las tendencias líderes.

Para el año 2025, Chongqing se convertirá en una base para el cultivo del talento de diseño, un punto focal donde las empresas de diseño se agrupan, un centro de exhibición para productos de diseño, la fuente para lanzamientos de información de diseño y una base de producción donde se fabrican diseños sobresalientes.

La nueva zona de Liangjiang se ha posicionado como el área central del diseño industrial dentro de la Yuelai International Exhibition City, con el objetivo de formar un distrito con múltiples parques industriales. Se estima que la industria manufacturera dentro de la nueva zona de Liangjiang alcanzará la escala de billones de yuanes para 2035.

https://www.ichongqing.info/2020/12/08/golden-keys-discussed-for-chongqing-world-design-capital-at-ydif-opening-ceremony/

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Debates clave para la capital del diseño mundial Chongqing en la ceremonia de apertura de YDIF

CHONGQING, China, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Una noticia de iChongqing:

El Yuelai International Design Forum abrió en la Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City en la nueva zona de Liangjiang de Chongqing el 8 de diciembre de 2020.

 

<img id="prnejpgc8aeleft" title="The opening ceremony of the Yuelai International Design Forum was held in Chongqing on December 8th, 2020."…

CHONGQING, China, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Una noticia de iChongqing:

El Yuelai International Design Forum abrió en la Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City en la nueva zona de Liangjiang de Chongqing el 8 de diciembre de 2020.

 

The opening ceremony of the Yuelai International Design Forum was held in Chongqing on December 8th, 2020.

 

Más de 400 invitados de Italia, Estados Unidos, Alemania, Francia, Suiza, Irlanda y otros países se unieron a expertos de organizaciones e instituciones internacionales de diseño para discutir el desarrollo futuro para el empoderamiento de las mejoras industriales.

Una serie de foros se basaron en los temas de la innovación industrial impulsada por el diseño, el diseño + las ciencias de la vida y los valores de la industria remodelados a través del diseño.

Los debates exploraron la conexión entre el diseño y las ciencias de la vida, y cómo la optimización industrial junto con un nuevo modelo de desarrollo de alta calidad puede impulsar la actualización de la industria tradicional.

Marco Ricci presentó el origen y la singularidad del diseño italiano a través de ejemplos pasados de casos, seguido de los orígenes históricos del diseño y la fabricación original en Italia.

Stefano Piontini hizo hincapié en la importancia de una filosofía holística, donde los diseñadores deben ser capaces de expresar historias a través de sus obras.

La Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City espera proporcionar la fuerza motriz mientras Chongqing se esfuerza por convertirse en una capital de diseño de clase mundial.

Los últimos avances en este esfuerzo se exhiben en la Exposición de Logros, que incluye las múltiples industrias de electrónica, IA, aeroespacial, fabricación, Internet, automóviles y equipos médicos.

Participarán empresas líderes en la industria como Huawei, Ziguang, Changan Automobile y BOE, ya que el número total de expositores ha alcanzado ya más de 30.

El área del suelo abarca unos 5.000 metros cuadrados, donde los visitantes pueden ver exposiciones de la última tecnología y logros de fabricación en Chongqing, lo que destaca el poder de la innovación del diseño y las tendencias líderes.

Para el año 2025, Chongqing se convertirá en una base para el cultivo del talento de diseño, un punto focal donde las empresas de diseño se agrupan, un centro de exhibición para productos de diseño, la fuente para lanzamientos de información de diseño y una base de producción donde se fabrican diseños sobresalientes.

La nueva zona de Liangjiang se ha posicionado como el área central del diseño industrial dentro de la Yuelai International Exhibition City, con el objetivo de formar un distrito con múltiples parques industriales. Se estima que la industria manufacturera dentro de la nueva zona de Liangjiang alcanzará la escala de billones de yuanes para 2035.

https://www.ichongqing.info/2020/12/08/golden-keys-discussed-for-chongqing-world-design-capital-at-ydif-opening-ceremony/

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Debates clave para la capital del diseño mundial Chongqing en la ceremonia de apertura de YDIF

CHONGQING, China, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Una noticia de iChongqing:

El Yuelai International Design Forum abrió en la Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City en la nueva zona de Liangjiang de Chongqing el 8 de diciembre de 2020.

 

<img id="prnejpgc8aeleft" title="The opening ceremony of the Yuelai International Design Forum was held in Chongqing on December 8th, 2020."…

CHONGQING, China, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Una noticia de iChongqing:

El Yuelai International Design Forum abrió en la Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City en la nueva zona de Liangjiang de Chongqing el 8 de diciembre de 2020.

 

The opening ceremony of the Yuelai International Design Forum was held in Chongqing on December 8th, 2020.

 

Más de 400 invitados de Italia, Estados Unidos, Alemania, Francia, Suiza, Irlanda y otros países se unieron a expertos de organizaciones e instituciones internacionales de diseño para discutir el desarrollo futuro para el empoderamiento de las mejoras industriales.

Una serie de foros se basaron en los temas de la innovación industrial impulsada por el diseño, el diseño + las ciencias de la vida y los valores de la industria remodelados a través del diseño.

Los debates exploraron la conexión entre el diseño y las ciencias de la vida, y cómo la optimización industrial junto con un nuevo modelo de desarrollo de alta calidad puede impulsar la actualización de la industria tradicional.

Marco Ricci presentó el origen y la singularidad del diseño italiano a través de ejemplos pasados de casos, seguido de los orígenes históricos del diseño y la fabricación original en Italia.

Stefano Piontini hizo hincapié en la importancia de una filosofía holística, donde los diseñadores deben ser capaces de expresar historias a través de sus obras.

La Yuelai International Convention and Exhibition City espera proporcionar la fuerza motriz mientras Chongqing se esfuerza por convertirse en una capital de diseño de clase mundial.

Los últimos avances en este esfuerzo se exhiben en la Exposición de Logros, que incluye las múltiples industrias de electrónica, IA, aeroespacial, fabricación, Internet, automóviles y equipos médicos.

Participarán empresas líderes en la industria como Huawei, Ziguang, Changan Automobile y BOE, ya que el número total de expositores ha alcanzado ya más de 30.

El área del suelo abarca unos 5.000 metros cuadrados, donde los visitantes pueden ver exposiciones de la última tecnología y logros de fabricación en Chongqing, lo que destaca el poder de la innovación del diseño y las tendencias líderes.

Para el año 2025, Chongqing se convertirá en una base para el cultivo del talento de diseño, un punto focal donde las empresas de diseño se agrupan, un centro de exhibición para productos de diseño, la fuente para lanzamientos de información de diseño y una base de producción donde se fabrican diseños sobresalientes.

La nueva zona de Liangjiang se ha posicionado como el área central del diseño industrial dentro de la Yuelai International Exhibition City, con el objetivo de formar un distrito con múltiples parques industriales. Se estima que la industria manufacturera dentro de la nueva zona de Liangjiang alcanzará la escala de billones de yuanes para 2035.

https://www.ichongqing.info/2020/12/08/golden-keys-discussed-for-chongqing-world-design-capital-at-ydif-opening-ceremony/

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Changsha IFS and Disney present Fantasia Wonderland

CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Disney’s Fantasia, Changsha IFS and Disney join hands to present Fantasia Wonderland, a first-of-its-kind mall exhibition to debut in Central China. As the leader of innovative art, Changsha IFS has been bringing trendy and artistic collaborations to the city, and from 29 November to 31 December, Disney magic apprentices are summoned to the atrium at LG2 of Changsha IFS, bringing…

CHANGSHA, China, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of Disney’s Fantasia, Changsha IFS and Disney join hands to present Fantasia Wonderland, a first-of-its-kind mall exhibition to debut in Central China. As the leader of innovative art, Changsha IFS has been bringing trendy and artistic collaborations to the city, and from 29 November to 31 December, Disney magic apprentices are summoned to the atrium at LG2 of Changsha IFS, bringing festive melody and magic to the city’s landmark and unveiling a wonderful world full of original Fantasia paintings.

Changsha IFS and Disney present Fantasia Wonderland

Classic Disney Characters Appear in a Shiny and Magical Winter

To kick-off the 2020 winter season and the 80th anniversary of Disney’s Fantasia, Mickey, the world’s most beloved magic apprentice, has been appointed as Changsha IFS’s ambassador this season to give extraordinary blessings to all and bring an unprecedented winter fantasy to everyone in Changsha. During the opening ceremony on November 29, Ms. Zeng Yajing, Marketing Director of Changsha IFS, and a group of junior magicians from YATO took the stage to welcome guests and unveil Fantasia Wonderland.

First-of-its-kind Exhibition Debuted in Central China, Perfectly Restores and Transforms the Best Classic Scenes of the Film into an Immersive Experience

Fantasia Wonderland showcases the classic movie scenes from Fantasia. The exhibition begins with a full review of the film’s eight signature scenes, appreciating the beautiful blend of classical music and animation. It is followed by several photo-friendly installations infused with Fantasia elements like «Magic Hat,» «Magic Chair,» «Magic Pool» and «Magic Book,» offering an immersive and interactive experience for visitors to follow Sorcerer Mickey on a magical adventure. From the star-and-moon projection in «Magic Hat» to the sensory audio effect of «Magic Pool,» the interactive multimedia installations present realistic movie scenes with the combination of audio-visual and shadowing effect in three-dimensional atmosphere.

Explore Multi-Interactive Experiences and Enjoy Warm Festivities in the City

Come explore the magical space of Fantasia Wonderland and take photos with the various Fantasia 80th anniversary icons across the exhibition. Scanning the QR code of the icons to send the best wishes from Fantasia to family and friends. Visitors are also encouraged to take interactive photos with Sorcerer Mickey to record their special  memory.

ABOUT THE WHARF GROUP

The Wharf (Holdings) Limited was founded in 1886, with the mission of «Building for Tomorrow». The Group’s business also includes property investment and development, logistics, hotel, communication, media, entertainment, and public communication. Wharf is active in property development in mainland China. In addition to the Times Square project in Chongqing, Dalian, Shanghai, and Wuhan, International Finance Square (IFS) is becoming the flagship brand in mainland China, representing the group’s vision of the commercial complex that will excel in the future. IFS projects have been launched in the cities of Chengdu, Chongqing, Changsha, Suzhou, and Wuxi. IFS is joining Harbour City and Times Square to become one of the big names of the group with comparable importance, positioning and scale.

ABOUT Changsha IFS

Wholly owned by The Wharf Group, Changsha IFS, occupying an area of around 74,000 m², is located in Wuyi commercial district, the CBD of Changsha, adjacent to Huangxing Road and Jiefang West Road. The project offers over 1 million m² of integrated components, including a 250,000 m² world-class mall, two Grade-A office towers and a five-star hotel. IFS mall features a wide range of international fashion brands, lifestyle shops, fusion restaurants, entertainment venues and more, energizing the city with a one-stop shopping, dining and entertainment experience.

ABOUT Disney Fantasia

Fantasia is an animated film produced by The Walt Disney Company. It is the world’s first movie using stereo sound and premiered in the United States on November 13, 1940. Fantasia does not have a traditional movie plot, but a great combination of music and art for the first time. It is a step-by-step work in the history of animation film.

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