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Greenberg Traurig’s John Voorhees, Christopher Bell Co-Authored ‘International Environmental Risk Management’ on Qualiware’s Top 52 Books of 2020

DENVER, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — International Environmental Risk Management – A Systems Approach (Second Edition), co-authored by Quest Environmental President <a target="_blank"…

DENVER, Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — International Environmental Risk Management – A Systems Approach (Second Edition), co-authored by Quest Environmental President Robert A. Woellner, and Greenberg Traurig shareholders John Voorhees and Christopher L. Bell, is among the 52 recommended books of 2020 from Qualiware, a consultancy provider and publication focused on enterprise architecture and business management solutions.

Published by CRC Press in August 2020, the book analyzes applications of ISO 14000 and environmental compliance systems, reflects ISO 14001, and provides a framework for businesses to manage environmental risk and implement environmental management systems – including environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) best practices. It covers enterprise risk management programs; compliance; anti-bribery; legal management systems; product stewardship; sustainability programs; the circular economy; and carbon footprint assessments.

Voorhees, with a 44-year legal career, brings experienced judgment and broad-ranging perspective to complex litigation matters and compliance counseling. He has deep experience in urgent areas of national focus, including environmental and healthcare issues broadly, and specifically in the context of critical infrastructure, including the rail industry and hospitals. Voorhees has served as a federal prosecutor in high-profile cases and represented Fortune 100 companies in high-stakes litigation and individuals in pro bono matters.

Bell represents clients in civil and criminal enforcement and investigations, litigation, compliance counseling, emergency incident response, and legislative and regulatory advocacy (including appellate challenges to rulemakings) under all major environmental, health, safety, and natural resource laws. His enforcement experience includes internal investigations, responding to grand jury investigations, and agency information requests, and negotiating consent, probation, and debarment agreements.

Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental Practice assists clients with issues under the environmental and natural resource laws affecting their businesses. Its attorneys assist with securing permits and approvals; negotiating and closing transactions; defending clients in enforcement actions; handling a broad range of environmental and toxic tort litigation; ensuring the understanding and satisfaction of regulatory requirements; preparing for and responding to emergencies; crafting approaches for legacy cleanup issues; and developing solutions for product regulation, market access, and environmental policy challenges. The team has a first-tier ranking in the «Environmental Law» and «Litigation — Environmental» categories in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2021 «Best Law Firms» report.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: www.gtlaw.com

Contact: Lourdes Brezo Martinez, +1 212.801.2131, martinezl@gtlaw.com

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Homeownership Slips Into Unaffordable Territory Across Majority Of U.S. In Fourth Quarter Of 2020

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — ATTOM Data Solutions, curator of the nation’s premier property database and first property data provider of Data-as-a-Service (DaaS), today released its fourth-quarter 2020 U.S. Home Affordability Report, showing that median home prices of single-family homes and condos in the fourth quarter of 2020 were less affordable than historical averages in 55 percent of counties with enough data to analyze, up from 43 percent a year ago and 33 percent three years ago. Yet rising wages and falling mortgage rates still helped keep median home prices close to affordable for average wage earners across the country.

The report determined affordability for average wage earners by calculating the amount of income needed to make monthly house payments — including mortgage, property taxes and insurance — on a median-priced home, assuming a $100,000 loan and a 28 percent maximum «front-end» debt-to-income ratio. That required income was then compared to annualized average weekly wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (see full methodology below, which has changed from earlier reports to account for higher down payments and two-worker households).

Compared to historical levels, 275 of the 499 counties analyzed in the fourth quarter of 2020, or 55 percent, were less affordable than past averages, up from 217 of the same group of counties in the fourth quarter of 2019 and 164 in the fourth quarter of 2017. The fallback came as continued spikes in median home prices of at least 10 percent over the past year in most of the country outpaced the impact of increasing wages and declining mortgage rates to historic lows. Those price increases occurred as the U.S. housing market kept booming despite economic troubles related to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

With prices rising faster than earnings, major home-ownership expenses consumed 29.6 percent of the average wage across the nation during the fourth quarter of 2020. That figure was up from 26.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 and was above the 28 percent benchmark lenders prefer for how much homeowners should spend on those major expenses – mortgage payments, insurance and property taxes. Those costs exceeded the benchmark in 59 percent of the counties included in the fourth-quarter 2020 report.

«Owning a home in the United States slipped into the unaffordable zone for average workers across the nation in the fourth quarter as the numbers continued a year-long slide in the wrong direction. The latest housing market data shows the average worker unable to meet the 28 percent affordability guideline used by lenders,» said Todd Teta, chief product officer with ATTOM Data Solutions. «That’s happened as home prices have continued rising throughout 2020 and the housing market has remained remarkably resilient in the face of the brutal economic fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic. The future remains wholly uncertain and affordability could swing back into positive territory. But for now, things are going in the wrong direction for buyers.»

Among the 499 counties in the report, 203 (41 percent) had major home-ownership expenses on typical homes in the fourth quarter that were affordable for average local wage earners. The largest of those counties, based on the 28-percent guideline, were Cook County (Chicago), IL; Harris County (Houston), TX; Philadelphia County, PA; Hillsborough County (Tampa), FL and Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), OH.

The most populous of the 296 counties with unaffordable major expenses on median-priced homes for average earners in the fourth quarter of 2020 (53 percent of the counties analyzed) were Los Angeles County, CA; Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ; San Diego County, CA; Orange County, (outside Los Angeles), CA, and Miami-Dade County, FL.

Home prices up at least 10 percent in more than three quarters of country
Median home prices in the fourth quarter of 2020 were up by at least 10 percent from the fourth quarter of 2019 in 395, or 79 percent, of the 499 counties included in the report. Counties were included if they had a population of at least 100,000 and at least 50 single-family home and condo sales in the fourth quarter of 2020.

Among the 41 counties with a population of at least 1 million, the biggest year-over-year gains in median prices during the fourth quarter of 2020 were in Cook County (Chicago), IL (up 32 percent); Philadelphia County, PA (up 22 percent); Fulton County (Atlanta), GA (up 22 percent); Travis County (Austin), TX (up 20 percent) and Contra Costa County, CA (outside San Francisco) (up 19 percent).

Counties with a population of at least 1 million that had the smallest increases (or price declines) in the fourth quarter were Middlesex County, MA (outside Boston) (down 9 percent); New York County (Manhattan), NY (down 3 percent); Fairfax County, VA (outside Washington, DC) (up 3 percent); Queens County, NY (up 8 percent) and Montgomery County, MD (outside Washington, DC) (up 8 percent).

Price appreciation up more than wage growth in over 90 percent of markets
Home price appreciation outpaced average weekly wage growth in the fourth quarter of 2020 in 460 of the 499 counties analyzed in the report (92 percent), with the largest counties including Los Angeles County, CA; Cook County (Chicago), IL; Harris County (Houston), TX; Maricopa County (Phoenix), AZ, and San Diego County, CA.

Average annualized wage growth outpaced home price appreciation in the fourth quarter of 2020 in only 39 of the 499 counties in the report (8 percent), including New York County (Manhattan), NY; Middlesex County, MA (outside Boston); Fairfax County, VA (outside Washington, DC); Honolulu County, HI, and Hidalgo County (McAllen), TX.

Average wages needed to afford median-priced home exceed $75,000 in a quarter of markets
Annual wages of more than $75,000 were needed in the fourth quarter of 2020 to afford the typical home in 124, or 25 percent, of the 499 markets in the report.

The highest annual wages required to afford the typical home were in San Mateo County (outside San Francisco), CA ($282,117); New York County (Manhattan), NY ($297,010); San Francisco County, CA ($277,757); Marin County (outside San Francisco), CA ($270,893) and Santa Clara County (San Jose), CA ($250,700).

The lowest annual wages required to afford a median-priced home in the fourth quarter of 2020 were in Bibb County (Macon), GA ($19,188); St. Lawrence County, NY (north of Syracuse) ($23,742); Trumbull County, OH (outside Youngstown) ($24,023); Calhoun County, AL (east of Birmingham) ($24,151) and Allen County (Lima), OH ($24,285).

Majority of housing markets less affordable than historic averages
Among the 499 counties analyzed in the report, 275 (55 percent) were less affordable in the fourth quarter of 2020 than their historic affordability averages, up from 43 percent of the same group of counties in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Counties with at least 1 million people that were less affordable than their historic averages (indexes below 100 are considered less affordable compared to their historic averages) included Dallas County, TX (index of 83); Travis County (Austin), TX (84); Tarrant County (Fort Worth), TX (85); Oakland County, MI (outside Detroit) (85) and Philadelphia County, PA (86).

Among counties with at least 1 million people, those where the affordability indexes declined the most from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the fourth quarter of 2020 were Cook County (Chicago), IL (index down 16 percent); Philadelphia County, PA (down 9 percent); Fulton County (Atlanta), GA (down 8 percent); Travis County (Austin), TX (down 7 percent) and Cuyahoga County (Cleveland), OH (down 7 percent).

Number of markets more affordable than historic averages declines
Among the 499 counties in the report, 224 (45 percent) were more affordable than their historic affordability averages in the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 57 percent in the fourth quarter of last year.

Counties with a population greater than 1 million that were more affordable than their historic averages (indexes of more than 100 are considered more affordable compared to their historic averages) include Middlesex County, MA (outside Boston) (index of 138); New York County (Manhattan), NY (130); Montgomery County, MD (outside Washington, D.C.) (121); Fairfax County, VA (outside Washington, D.C.) (117) and King County (Seattle), WA (107).

Counties with the best affordability indexes in the fourth quarter of 2020 were Richmond County (Staten Island), NY (index of 143); Bristol County, MA (outside Providence, RI) (142); Onslow County (Jacksonville), NC (141) and Middlesex County, MA (outside Boston) (138).

The largest improvements in affordability indexes from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the fourth quarter of 2020 were in Richmond County (Staten Island), NY (up 35 percent); Terrebonne Parish (Houma), LA (up 29 percent); Middlesex County, MA (outside Boston) (up 23 percent); Essex County, MA (outside Boston) (up 18 percent) and New York County (Manhattan), NY (up 17 percent).

Report Methodology
The ATTOM Data Solutions U.S. Home Affordability Index analyzes median home prices derived from publicly recorded sales deed data collected by ATTOM Data Solutions and average wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 499 U.S. counties with a combined population of 232.4 million. The affordability index is based on the percentage of average wages needed to pay for major expenses on a median-priced home with a 30-year fixed rate mortgage and a $100,000 loan. Those expenses include property taxes, home insurance, mortgage payments and mortgage insurance. Average 30-year fixed interest rates from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey were used to calculate the monthly house payments.

The report determined affordability for average wage earners by calculating the amount of income needed for major home ownership expenses on a median-priced home, assuming a $100,000 loan and a 28 percent maximum «front-end» debt-to-income ratio. For instance, the nationwide median home price of $297,200 in the fourth quarter of 2020 required an annual gross income of $64,447, based on a $100,000 loan and monthly expenses not exceeding the 28 percent barrier — meaning households would not be spending more than 28 percent of their income on mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance. That required income is more than the $64,447 average wage nationwide based on the most recent average weekly wage data available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, making a median-priced home nationwide unaffordable for an average household with two wage earners.

About ATTOM Data Solutions
ATTOM Data Solutions provides premium property data to power products that improve transparency, innovation, efficiency and disruption in a data-driven economy. ATTOM multi-sources property tax, deed, mortgage, foreclosure, environmental risk, natural hazard, and neighborhood data for more than 155 million U.S. residential and commercial properties covering 99 percent of the nation’s population. A rigorous data management process involving more than 20 steps validates, standardizes and enhances the data collected by ATTOM, assigning each property record with a persistent, unique ID — the ATTOM ID. The 20TB ATTOM Data Warehouse fuels innovation in many industries including mortgage, real estate, insurance, marketing, government and more through flexible data delivery solutions that include bulk file licenses, property data APIs, real estate market trends, marketing lists, match & append and introducing the first property data delivery solution, a cloud-based data platform that streamlines data management – Data-as-a-Service (DaaS).

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Luggage Store Packs Up Another 5-Star Rating from Top Consumer Reviews

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TopConsumerReviews.com once again awarded their highest five-star rating to eBags, a trusted name among retailers that sell Luggage.

Luggage is a catch-all term used to describe everything a person could need for traveling with their belongings: ranging from compact backpacks to large hard-sided cases and everything in between. Shoppers’ preferences for luggage are influenced by many factors; someone traveling Europe on a budget would need very different gear than someone who frequently flies for short business trips, for example. Plus, there’s the style factor to consider: brightly-colored suitcases are less likely to be accidentally taken by another traveler, some people really enjoy having luggage made by high-end brands, and so on. Regardless of the type or style of luggage, a customer’s best bet is to begin the search online. With many more options to choose from, all from the convenience of home, the internet makes it quick and easy — fun, even! — to find the right luggage for every circumstance.

«For over two decades, eBags has been one of the top names in the online luggage industry,» according to Brian Dolezal of TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC. «You’d have a hard time finding another retailer with nearly four million customer reviews and 35 million bags sold. At the same time, their online shopping experience is smooth and doesn’t overwhelm, despite having so many suitcases, carry-ons and other luggage to choose from. We found that eBags’ pricing is extremely competitive, even more so when you factor in the regular discounts and promotions they offer, as well as their free shipping on all orders over $49. eBags is our favorite online destination for buying luggage of all types, and we’re pleased to once again give this retailer our highest recommendation in 2020.»

To find out more about eBags and other Luggage Stores, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Luggage category of TopConsumerReviews.com at https://www.topconsumerreviews.com/best-luggage-stores/.

About eBags
eBags was founded in 1998 for one simple reason: to create better travel experiences, no matter the journey.. With more than 20 years in the industry, the company has received more than 3 million reviews over more than 35 million bags shipped. Acquired by Samsonite in 2017, eBags continues to be 100% devoted to maintaining their customers’ momentum through excellent customer service and top-quality merchandise.

About TopConsumerReviews.com
TopConsumerReviews.com, LLC is a leading provider of reviews and rankings for thousands of consumer products and services. From Luggage Stores to Travel Insurance and Expedited Passports, TopConsumerReviews.com delivers in-depth product evaluations in order to make purchasing decisions easier.

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Remsen Technologies Announces Agreement to Acquire Maid Sailors

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Remsen Technologies LLC («Remsen Tech») today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maid Sailors and its affiliates («Maid Sailors») for $10,000,000. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021.

Headquartered in New York City, Maid Sailors is a leading professional home cleaning and <a target="_blank"…

Headquartered in New York City, Maid Sailors is a leading professional home cleaning and office cleaning service with operations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Florida. Maid Sailors was founded by entrepreneurs Edwin Urrutia and Kevin Urrutia in 2014 as an on-demand home cleaning service in New York City and quickly expanded into multiple markets.

«We are excited about the support provided by Remsen Tech’s ownership, expertise, and resources,» said a spokesperson from Maid Sailors. «We look forward to continuing to serve our customers through exceptional service and excellent customer support. With this transaction, we will be even better positioned to deliver services to help customers maintain healthy and clean lifestyles by leveraging the scale, technology, and efficient leadership of Remsen Technologies.»

Whether you need a one-time clean or a recurring cleaning service, Maid Sailors sends a trusted cleaner with the promise of 100% customer satisfaction. Maid Sailors has one of the strictest and most exhaustive hiring processes in the industry. Successful cleaners must pass background checks, training exams, and have a solid track record of cleaning expertise.

About Maid Sailors

Maid Sailors is a top-rated cleaning service. We service all homes, apartments, and offices in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Boston, Chicago, and Miami. We pride ourselves on our excellent work ethic and professionalism. Our cleaners are reliable, trustworthy, and always ready to work. We keep great client relations and provide superior customer service. The company is headquartered in New York City.

For more information, visit https://maidsailors.com

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Colonial Toyota helps people understand the new 2021 Sienna hybrid minivan

Milford, Conn., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Toyota class of 2021 has really been one of the most exciting groups of vehicles in quite some time. By and large, the automaker has put a lot of effort in making its lineup more fuel-efficient overall. Not only has Toyota introduced a new hybrid crossover SUV, but they also reimagined one of its most popular platforms with a standard hybrid engine. If there has to be a headline about the story of the 2021 Toyota lineup, it would be the changes…

Every 2021 Toyota Sienna will be powered by a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that will make 245 net horsepower. When the 2021 Sienna is compared to the 2020 version, last year’s Sienna makes more horsepower. However, both versions of the popular Toyota minivan will be able to tow up to 5,000 pounds and both model years of the Sienna are available with all-wheel-drive.

While the 2021 Toyota Sienna is slightly smaller overall compared to the 2020 version, passengers in all three rows of the new model will retain excellent legroom dimensions. The driver and front passenger in the 2021 Toyota Sienna will have up to 40.3 inches to stretch their legs, leaving people in the second and third rows with 39.7 and 38.7 inches, respectively. In terms of cargo volume, a properly configured 2021 Sienna will make up to 101 cubic-feet available. This might be less than what the 2020 model offered, but it will still be plenty of room for hauling cargo.

Finally, Toyota continued to make the 2021 Sienna one of the most technologically advanced minivans in its class. Like the 2021 model, the new Toyota minivan will offer a smartphone-compatible infotainment system and a high-speed 4G LTE Wi-Fi hot spot on all trim grades.

Anyone can view the entire Colonial Toyota inventory by visiting the dealership’s website, http://www.colonialtoyotact.com. The showroom is located 470 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460. Customers can start the pre-ordering process for the 2021 Toyota Sienna today by calling, 203-403-6890.

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Approved Oil «Goes Green» with Bio-Fuel Products

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Approved Oil is proud to be a full-service energy provider, with a wide range of products and services to meet their heating needs.

As part of our commitment to expanding our ever-growing catalogue, we are excited to offer our customers a greener fuel option. Bio-Fuel is a renewable blend of biodiesel and traditional heating oil that is better for the environment, and creates fewer carbon emissions than natural gas. It burns cleaner, and is a safe,…

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Approved Oil is proud to be a full-service energy provider, with a wide range of products and services to meet their heating needs.

The raw materials used to produce biodiesel come from a wide range of feedstocks grown and processed in the USA. The growing Bio-Fuel market is responsible for $10 billion in economic impact and 200,000 American jobs.

Bio-fuel is less expensive than traditional heating oil, and is tax deductible up to $0.20 (twenty cents). Customers using bio-fuel also qualify for lower cost maintenance programs, and a clean heating fuel credit. New York state allows and annual tax credit of $0.01 (one cent) per gallon for each percentage of biodiesel included in the Bio-Fuel purchased. This equals a $0.06 ( 6 cent) credit for every gallon of B6 purchased, or a $0.20 (20 cent) credit for every gallon of B20.

New York mandate states that Bioheat® fuel purchased on or after January 1, 2017, must contain at least 6% biodiesel per gallon of Bioheat® to qualify for the credit.

Approved Oil is proud of offer a Bio-Fuel blend to fulfill each of our customers’ unique building or residence needs.

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https://approvedoil.com/residential-fuel-oil-services/heating-oil/

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K Street Group Reveals Co-Chair of K9 Operations at its K9 and Tactical Training Academy

LEBANON, N.J., Dec, 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The K Street Group is delighted to reveal Asa Anderson as Co-Chair of K9 Operations at its K9 and Tactical Training Academy opening in June of 2021 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

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Asa Anderson is the owner and head trainer of Anderson K9 Training, based in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Anderson attended Fairleigh Dickson University, where he earned both his Bachelor of Art and Master of Art degrees. Retired from the New Jersey State Police as a Lieutenant after 30 years of service, Anderson spent 17 of those years in the Canine Unit.

In the Canine Unit, Anderson was assigned as a Canine Handler, Canine Trainer, and Supervising Canine Trainer. He received his Canine Trainer’s Certification from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Criminal Justice, in Patrol Dog Service, Narcotics, Accelerant, Cadaver, and Explosive Scent Detection.

Anderson’s accomplishments in the field span far and wide. Notably, he developed, implemented, and coordinated the first New Jersey State Police Canine Patrol Training course, as the Head Canine Instructor Trainer. In addition, he has certified and in-serviced more than 1,000 police canine teams in Patrol Service, Narcotics Detection, Explosive, and Accelerant Detection. On top of this, Anderson serves as a member of the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), judging police canine teams to a national standard.

As an active member of the American Association of Dog Trainers, International Association of Canine Professionals, International Positive Dog Training Association, United States Police Canine Association, The North American Police Working Dog Association, and the American Kennel Club (Canine Good Citizen), Anderson is constantly learning and evolving. His training techniques are cutting-edge, operating on the philosophy that dog training should be humane, motivational, and suited for each individual dog. However, Anderson maintains the most important element of dog training is the animals have fun while learning.

Anderson’s passion for all canine breeds and joy of working with pet owners makes him the perfect fit for K Street’s K9 and Tactical Training Academy. The K Street Group is excited to welcome Asa Anderson aboard as his experience with and knowledge of K9s is unmatchable.

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Night of Lights OC Celebrates the New Year with PAW Patrol and a Salute to Community Heroes Night with FREE Admission for Healthcare and Frontline Workers

COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Winter Fest OC’s Night of Lights OC drive-thru experience will celebrate the New Year with special guests from PAW Patrol, and a salute to community heroes night on Jan. 10. Visitors can safely celebrate the new year with a mile-long drive featuring more than 1 million lights, winter scenery, special effects such as snow flurries and bubbles, and animated light shows and tunnels synchronized to either holiday favorites or rocking New Year’s music through the car radio. The magical and immersive winter wonderland drive-thru experience at the OC Fair & Event Center is open nightly through Jan. 10 with time sessions from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

«We are excited to end our Night of Lights OC run with a special thank you to our community heroes with healthcare and frontline workers,» said Mark Entner, executive producer of Night of Lights OC. «Their selfless efforts have been and continue to be truly amazing to get us all through this global pandemic. We couldn’t think of a better way to end our inaugural Night of Lights OC drive-thru experience than inviting them as our special guests on our last night on January 10th.»

PAW Patrol Special Guests
Families will be delighted to have the opportunity to see either Chase, Skye or Marshall at Night of Lights OC each night in January. One special PAW Patrol guest will be welcoming visitors while they safely drive through the Hall of Presents.

January 10th: Salute to Community Heroes with Healthcare and Frontline Workers
On Sunday, January 10, Night of Lights OC will honor local community heroes with healthcare and frontline workers. Eligible guests can use the online code «HERO» to register online for a limited number of FREE tickets for this special night. Guests must show relevant ID for onsite verification with their online ticket for Jan. 10.

Pre-Order and On-Site In-Car Food Treats
Seasonal favorite treats are available before entering the Night of Lights OC experience through pre-order when purchasing tickets. Hot cocoa, cinnamon sugar donuts, as well as Mom’s Bake Shoppe cookie buckets and brownies, tamales, ‘Family 4 Pack’ meals, and much more. Food is available to order online by 10 a.m. on the date of admission and can be picked up prior to entering the drive-thru experience in front of the Pacific Amphitheatre. Seasonal food favorites are also available on-site in front of the Pacific Amphitheatre as an option for drive-thru ordering and pick-up.

WHEN: Night of Lights OC continues every night now through Jan. 10. with time sessions from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626

TICKETS & PRICING: Entry to the event is through online ticket purchases only at NightOfLightsOC.com with limited reservations available per time session. Special New Year pricing is available on select days and times starting at $39.99 per vehicle (up to five people). Larger vehicle tickets (six to nine people) start at $59.99 on select nights. Vehicle height is limited to 8 feet or less, due to the light tunnels.

CONTACT: For more information, visit NightOfLightsOC.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @NightofLightsOC.

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Fannie Mae Releases November 2020 Monthly Summary

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fannie Mae’s (OTCQB: FNMA) November 2020 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae’s monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, serious delinquency rates, and loan modifications.

About Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae helps make the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and affordable rental housing possible for millions of Americans. We partner with lenders to create housing opportunities for families across the country. We are driving positive changes in housing finance to make the home buying process easier, while reducing costs and risk. To learn more, visit:
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Christmas Road Trips Down Compared to a Year Ago Though Many Americans Still Hit the Road, Arrivalist Data Shows

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Christmas road trip travel was down more than 25% this year, but more people traveled for this holiday than for Thanksgiving, which was down 35% compared to last year.

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Arrivalist’s Daily Travel Index shows that road trip volume over the Christmas holiday was 27.8% lower than during the same period in 2019. The only exception to the downturn was on Christmas Eve, which saw the same level of road trip departures as the same day last year.

«There was a brief period – on Christmas Eve – where we saw road trips reach 2019 levels, but it was short-lived and may have had more to do with Christmas Eve falling on a Thursday this year rather than on a Tuesday last year,» said Cree Lawson, Founder & CEO of Arrivalist.

Day by Day Fluctuations in Arrivalist’s Daily Travel Index

Arrivalist’s findings take the day-of-week changes between 2019 and 2020 into consideration. The periods compared were December 20, 2019 (Friday) to December 29, 2019 (Sunday) versus December 18, 2020 (Friday) to December 27, 2020 (Sunday). The data was compiled from road trips of 50 miles or more. Road trips of less than 50 miles and travel completed by plane are not included in the calculations. Arrivalist will continue releasing updates on holiday travel through the weekend at www.Arrivalist.com/Daily-Travel-Index.

Some States Nearly at 2019 Levels

Outside of Hawaii and Alaska, the contiguous states which stood out for having close to the same volume of road trips originating there in 2020 as 2019 included:

Florida (-10.3%)
South Dakota (-16.3%)
Louisiana (-17.7%)
North Dakota (-19.2%)
Oklahoma (-19.3%)
Colorado (-19.5%)
Montana (-19.5%)

Greatest Impact in the Northeast

Road trip activity varied greatly by state over the holiday. Nearly all states in the Northeast saw around half the road trip activity of the prior year. States with the greatest reduction in road trip activity included:

Vermont (-52.9%)
Connecticut (-44.8%)
New Hampshire (-43.1%)
Rhode Island (-42.7%)
Delaware (-42.6%)
Massachusetts (-41.9%)
Pennsylvania (-41.9%)

The Daily Travel Index was designed as a free online resource available on Arrivalist’s website to provide the travel industry with insights to help plot its path to recovery during the Covid-19 pandemic. Site visitors can view trends in travel year-over-year by origin market and by mileage bands. Additionally, a customized Daily Travel Index is available to clients, which allows them to compare activity in their market to a nationwide index.

How the Data is Calculated

Arrivalist’s methodology is based on a representative balanced panel of GPS signals representing road trips taken specifically in cars (excluding travel by air). A trip is measured as one where the user has traveled a minimum of 50 miles and spent a minimum of two hours at the destination. Commuter travel or other frequently repeated trips—i.e., cargo deliveries or other reoccurring activities—are excluded from the Daily Travel Index.

About Arrivalist

Arrivalist is the leading location intelligence platform in the travel industry. The company uses multiple location data sets to provide actionable insights on consumer behavior, competitive share, media effectiveness, and market trends. Over 200 travel marketers, including 100 cities, 40 U.S. states, and four of the top 10 U.S. theme parks, use these insights to inform media strategy, operations, and destination development. Arrivalist is headquartered in New York City, with offices in San Francisco and Toronto.

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