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An Homage to Nature: THOMAS SABO launches the Spring/Summer Collections 2021

LAUF AN DER PEGNITZ, Germany, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — For its Spring/Summer 2021 Collections, THOMAS SABO draws inspiration from the richness of nature and presents jewellery designs that impress with their elaborate workmanship. The portfolio is as diverse as nature itself.

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THOMAS SABO combines elegant gold tones with deep green gemstones in its precisely handcrafted Heritage line. Expressive creations are also the focus of the Magic Garden line: a butterfly, richly decorated with stone embellishment, is the exclusive highlight piece and a statement piece for summery looks.

«The essence of this Collection lies in its connection with nature, the concentration on the essential,» says Thomas Sabo, Founder and Chairman of the company.

The Charming Collection also starts the season playfully. Delicate natural motifs decorate the trendy pieces of jewellery, which can be combined in numerous variations. With the motto «Go for Gold,» musician David Garrett is the face of the bold Rebel at heart Collection and presents THOMAS SABO icons with high-quality yellow gold plating.

The designs will be available worldwide from 15^thJanuary 2021 in THOMAS SABO stores, shop-in-shops, online at www.thomassabo.com and from selected partners.

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THOMAS SABO is a leading international jewellery company, offering its versatile designs through selective and high-quality multi-channel distribution. In addition to its core segment of elaborately handcrafted jewellery in 925 Sterling silver, THOMAS SABO has designed and distributed watches since 2009 and sunglasses since 2019. Founded in 1984 by Thomas Sabo in Germany, the company has over 3,100 points of sale worldwide, including around 260 shops and the online shop at www.thomassabo.com. THOMAS SABO has an international workforce of around 1,600 employees.

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Global and China Automotive Intelligent Cockpit Design Report 2020: User Experience-Centric Cockpit Scenario-Based Interaction Modes will Become Pervasive

DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global and China Automotive Intelligent Cockpit Design…

DUBLIN, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global and China Automotive Intelligent Cockpit Design Trend Report, 2020» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Center console integrated display designs from dual-screen and triple-screen to quint-screen display, for example, have been adopted by quite a few OEMs in 2020, besides the usual console and cluster designs.

Outperforming conventional ones in intelligence and comfort, intelligent cockpits provide more and more electronics in the vehicle and cater to user needs better. They are evolving apace alongside rapid advances in new intelligence technologies and new materials.

Automotive intelligent cockpit design will be headed in the directions below:

1. The Intelligent cockpit will bear richer versatility.

The upgrade of automotive electronics brings functional build-up of new products. Also, new features like driver monitor system (DMS), driving recorder, rear row entertainment display and co-pilot entertainment display enrich the intelligent cockpit.

What’s more, the use of intelligent surface and multiple sensors in a vehicle cockpit gives more scope for versatile cockpit design. For instance, a window is not only a shelter from wind and rain but also an information display. HUD, sunroof and seat material can be used for displaying vehicle and entertainment information.

2. Multi-channel, fused interaction will become a mainstay in human-vehicle interaction.

Apart from button, touch and voice, human-vehicle interaction modes like voice assistant, gesture recognition, fingerprint, sound localization, face recognition and holographic image have been found in vehicle models launched. For example, BMW Natural Interaction, a new interaction system planned to be available to new iNext in 2021, seamlessly integrates with voice and gesture control and gaze recognition, which allows the driver to choose what they want in the interaction system; the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class released in September 2020, features an upgraded gesture recognition capability that enables gesture control over center console, and recognition of face direction and body language via the in-vehicle camera to open the function as needed.

Safety should be first taken into account in the design of a simpler, easy-to-use vehicle cockpit which acts as a human-vehicle interaction interface. Hopefully, multi-channel, fused interaction modes involving fabrics interaction, window interaction, intelligent headlight interaction, iris recognition and lip-reading recognition are expected to be seen in intelligent vehicles, delivering an ever better user experience.

3. 3D, multiple screen, large-size display and diversified layout will provide the trends for intelligent cockpit display.

In an age of scenario-based interaction, cockpit layout no longer follows the same pattern. Center console integrated display designs from dual-screen and triple-screen to quint-screen display, for example, have been adopted by quite a few OEMs in 2020, besides the usual console and cluster designs. Moreover, new displays including control screen, co-pilot entertainment screen, rear row display and transparent A-pillar have also been deployed in cars in a new way. In 2019 NeZha U added a transparent A-pillar; a virtual rearview mirror is mounted on the door of 2020 Audi e-tron Sportback at the driver’s side. These new designs are far and away new highlights for new cars.

4. «User experience»-centric cockpit scenario-based interaction modes will become pervasive.

For the in-vehicle scenario-based interaction modes, new models on the market deliver simple scenario interactions with smart configurations from voice and ambient light to smart seat and in-car cameras. Take Mercedes-Benz S-Class introduced in September 2020 as an example. The model’s active ambient lighting that enshrines 263 LEDs automatically projects a bright red animation as a warning throughout the cabin when necessary, and gives real-time lighting feedback when the driver controls the air-conditioning system and «Hey Mercedes» voice assistant. As new technologies mature and come into use, vehicle interior space will vary with scenarios to meet the users’ needs. And in-vehicle scenario modes (e.g., driving, rest and office) will change to build an intelligent, connected, flexible, comfortable personal interior space.

Additionally, the ever upgraded intelligent connectivity system enables the availability of such features as voice-activated shopping, WeChat vehicle version and Alipay applets onto vehicles. Scenario-based interactions between the inside and outside of vehicles make vehicles a third space.

5. The maturing new materials for intelligent surfaces will likely enable every surface with interaction ability.

In the Vision BMW i International EASE cockpit, the seats covered by 3D knitted fabric interactive materials allows for touch control over functions. Yanfeng Global Automotive Interior Systems Co., Ltd.’s XiM21 smart cockpit combines digital technology, lighting and physical materials to realize touch switch and create ambience. There are several optional surface materials such as crystal, wood grain and fabric. The touch switch applies pressure sensing technology to ensure safety. The display module is composed of fabric decorative surface and ambient light, differing from common physical buttons.

6. Touch feedback will be a key technology for higher level of safety.

Automotive HMI design follows the principle of lowering the level of driver’s distraction and making input and output of vehicle data more effective. As virtual touch buttons/switches find broader application in vehicles, touch feedback technology becomes a crucial way to improve safety. As start-ups such as Tanvas, Immersion, Boreas Technologies and Aito are deploying the technology, major tier-1 suppliers like Continental, Valeo and Bosch also race to make presence.

Bosch’s proprietary «NeoSense» touchscreen gives haptic feedback to users. With buttons on the screen touch as real ones, frequent users even don’t need to see the display to complete operation.

7. Software systems will play a key means to differentiate cockpits.

The android system has enriched IVI system scenarios and provides more personalized human-machine interfaces in efforts to make a rapider expansion in the automotive market, amid simultaneous iterations of software and hardware. To this end, vehicle software providers keep trying to sharpen their software tools and provide more efficient services for OEMs and suppliers. Based on useful functions, human-vehicle interaction interface design does not go into a rut. Some innovative UI designs like 3D vision, visualized, young, flat and card style designs have been found in new vehicles. Outperforming the conventional one in intelligence and comfort, an intelligent cockpit is born with the availability of more and more electronics in the vehicle and caters to the user’s needs better. It is evolving apace alongside rapid advances in new intelligence technologies and new materials.

Companies Mentioned

ThunderSoft
CANDERA
Neusoft
Valeo
Visteon
Covestro
Canatu
TactoTek
Yanfeng
Continental
Faurecia
Tanvas
Borea
TDK PowerHap
Continental
Bosch
Joyson Electronics

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Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Goes National with Coast-to-Coast Shipping

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Only a few months after their official launch – and well ahead of schedule due to high demand – Kitzuma Cycling Logistics will begin offering national coverage on January 25th with its fully-built, ready-to-ride bike shipping service.

After operating a successful pilot program in the eastern half of the country with a major multi-brand bike group, they’ll begin shipping nationwide next week with that client….

After operating a successful pilot program in the eastern half of the country with a major multi-brand bike group, they’ll begin shipping nationwide next week with that client. Another new client, a renowned bike brand based in Utah, is currently under a pilot program that will go national as well. On January 25th they’ll open national service to other potential clients across the country.

While delivering east of the Rockies over the last few months, much of that around the Southeast, where they’re headquartered, they’ve been steadily building the framework for a hub-and-spoke-based national network, and they’re ready to roll it out. A handful of major hubs spread across the country, working in conjunction with regional hubs that will ‘spoke’ out from there, will give Kitzuma efficient access nationwide.

«Starting next week, Kitzuma trucks can pick up a bike from a manufacturer’s dock in, say, California and deliver them through our network to a customer in Boston,» says Taylor Essick, Co-Founder/CEO. «And of course that works vice versa or anywhere in between. As we actively onboard new clients across the country, we’ll be ready to handle their needs no matter where they do business. And in most cases, the entire process takes a total of just 3-6 days at a similar cost to the big-name shippers.»

But top-notch service is every bit as important as speed and coverage with Kitzuma. «What we offer takes the uncertainty of a middle man and shipping bikes in cardboard boxes out of the equation,» adds Essick. «Bikes are moved via our national fleet of specially equipped vans and trucks – all exclusively owned and operated by Kitzuma and its employees – so only Kitzuma personnel will ever handle the products. All bikes will be picked up fully built and will remain that way through final delivery.»

«Our dispatch team is in regular contact with recipients to coordinate delivery,» adds Co-Founder/COO Chris Cosgrove, «Additionally, our specially trained drivers communicate with recipients on delivery day, and they can even help individual consumers with final setup of the bike like seat height, suspension sag, and other basics. We’re thrilled to be able to offer our services to the handful of brands who were forward-thinking enough to be early adopters, and we’re confident others will follow suit soon based on the steady influx of inquiries from others across the country.»

Kitzuma’s model for shipping bikes, whether for B2B or B2C, is unique and entirely new in the industry: Traditionally a manufacturer must build up a new bike, break it down to box it up, then hand it off to a shipping company to deliver it via truck and/or air cargo. After all that the recipient must again unbox and rebuild the bike. Equally important is the transparency of the process; the crew is regularly in touch with the shipper and receiver to ensure the best experience.

«To go along with the overall white-glove service, our company has also invested heavily in building a technology platform to maximize efficiency, tracking, and communication between parties,» says Co-Founder and CITO Tony Eggers. «Everyone on both sides of the equation is kept in the delivery loop from start to finish.»

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About Kitzuma
We pick up bikes at the source and deliver them over-the-road directly to the consumer, whether you’re a brand, individual, local cycling club or team, or retailer. We can even provide logistical support for your demo event, including basic mechanic services if requested. Our specially equipped vans allow each bike to be individually racked and covered. We guarantee our customer’s bikes will arrive in perfect condition every time, on schedule, and immediately ready to ride! Learn more about us at https://www.kitzuma.com

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Free Online Fundraising Platform BetterWorld Helps Raise Nearly $100,000 to Increase Racial Diversity in Cycling

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BetterWorld, the leading disruptor in the nonprofit fundraising space, has successfully helped raise $97,147 to support EF Pro Cycling, Cannondale and USA Cycling’s recent campaign to establish cycling programs at Historically Black Colleges & Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities. The digital campaign, which recently closed, gave individuals the opportunity to win a bike ridden at the 2020 Giro d’Italia.

Thanks to December’s campaign through BetterWorld, USA Cycling will be able to increase racial diversity in cycling at the collegiate level and fuel positive change across the nation at this pivotal time. Inspired by St. Augustine’s University’s launch of the first HBCU cycling team, Cannondale and EF Pro Cycling recognized the opportunity to support diversity initiatives and take action with USA Cycling. The campaign engaged a total of 2,735 donors.

«It has been a privilege to work with USA Cycling on their campaign to increase racial diversity in cycling programs,» said Whit Hunter, co-founder and CEO of BetterWorld. «We look forward to continuing this partnership and supporting nonprofits everywhere in changing the world for the better.»

BetterWorld’s suite of easy-to-use, fully interconnected fundraising tools, allow nonprofits and individuals to raise critical donations for their communities and causes at no cost. The popular platform, known for its time-saving features, simple onboarding and excellent service, has swept across the nation this year, amassing over 10,000 new organizations in the past 10 months.

«BetterWorld’s platform proved to be easy to use and gave us full control to ensure compliance, and our supporters gave rave reviews on the experience!» Tim Johnson from USA Cycling said. «Cycling is a sport with a great history in the U.S. and with passionate members across the country. Rallying around this initiative showed what our community is all about.»

To learn more about BetterWorld, please visit www.betterworld.org.

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About BetterWorld:
BetterWorld is a cutting-edge, social impact venture built to support the individuals, businesses and nonprofits that serve and better our communities. Offering a suite of free, easy-to-use tools, BetterWorld simplifies the fundraising process, empowering nonprofits and individuals to maximize their impact through crowdfunding, auctions, ticketing, donations, and giveaways. With over 12,000 nonprofits using their platform, BetterWorld has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. For more information, visit: https://betterworld.org/ or follow on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram.

About USA Cycling:
USA Cycling champions the rider development programs, grassroots participation efforts and world class athlete performances essential to the continued growth of cycling in America, made possible by thousands of rider members across the county. If you enjoy being on two wheels, you belong here.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group’s «The National Desk» To Premiere Monday, January 18

BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) («Sinclair») is excited to announce that its original news program, «The National Desk,» will premiere this Monday, January 18. The National Desk will air weekday mornings across the country and will be available on 68 Sinclair stations, including all Sinclair’s MY and CW Network channels, on STIRR, Sinclair’s free OTT streaming platform, and across Sinclair’s news websites.

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The National Desk will be hosted by award-winning anchor Jan Jeffcoat, who will provide audiences with commentary-free news coverage from both a local and national perspective. Leveraging Sinclair’s expansive local news footprint, The National Desk will elevate some of the most important stories occurring in cities and towns across the country. «This is an opportunity to bring national conversations back to a local level,» said Jeffcoat. «We understand the soul of the stories and communities in which we operate.»

With reporters inhabiting the communities they cover, the network has access to real stories from the perspectives of those they affect directly. The goal of The National Desk is to leverage these assets into a single news program for a national audience. The program also will supplement expansive local coverage by bringing the most important national headlines to audiences.

Cayle Thompson will join The National Desk as a live desk anchor, working alongside Jeffcoat from Sinclair’s Washington D.C. newsroom.

«Stories that will be national news tomorrow are emanating from smaller local communities today,» said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of News at Sinclair Broadcast Group. «The National Desk will provide Americans with the news they want to hear in a timely and accurate fashion. Our coverage highlights stories that represent the heart of America – we’re here to provide context rather than commentary.»

Be sure to tune in on January 18^th starting at 6am ET for the latest in local and national news. Check your local listings for stations carrying The National Desk.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 23 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 190 television stations in 88 markets; is a leading local news provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information, which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

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The Latest in Anti-Pollution Skin Care from DermaConcepts

MASHPEE, Mass., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DermaConcepts™, the exclusive U.S. Distributor of Environ® Skincare, is excited to announce the launch of the new Focus Care Comfort+ Anti-Pollution Spritz and Anti-Pollution Masque. Born from extensive scientific research and the constant pursuit of developing best-in-class skincare, the two new Anti-Pollution innovations are formulated with highly intelligent ingredient combinations that offer the benefits of complete protection against the harmful…

Life has changed, but the world hasn’t stopped. Living the new normal is pressurized, and consumers are time deprived, constantly connected to digital devices and exposed to high levels of stress. The harmful effects of numerous indoor and outdoor pollutants are on the rise and are scientifically shown to cause significant damage to the skin.

Vehicle fumes, cigarette smoke, particular matter, heavy metals, harmful chemicals and other pollutants in combination with UV blue light and infrared irradiation is known to induce oxidative stress and a destructive chain of free radicals, leading to increased signs of skin sensitivity, premature skin aging, skin discoloration, dryness, dullness and roughness. Luckily, however, Environ’s powerful approach builds on the brand’s pioneering skincare philosophy of vitamin A combined with targeted solutions to future-proof the appearance of skin to help combat such harmful effects.

Environ Focus Care Comfort+ Anti-Pollution Masque
Experience the purifying effects of Environ’s new multi-functional charcoal masque, formulated with Japanese charcoal and special botanicals to help absorb pollutant impurities, normalize and hydrate the appearance of skin, leaving it feeling revitalized and smooth.

Environ Focus Care Comfort+ Anti-Pollution Spritz
This lightweight, invisible breathable shield offers the benefits of complete protection with a scientifically perfected blend of Anti-Pollution ingredients and high potency antioxidants to help counteract the harmful effects of pollution.

Benefits of the ingredients:
– Lightweight, invisible breathable shield
– Rebalances the effects of skin microbiome
– Blue light free radical defense
– Strengthens the benefits of the skin’s resistance
– Supports a healthy-looking skin barrier

Ingredient Focus:
Scientific research has shown that
– POLLUSTOP® assists to form a physical surface barrier to help protect the skin against the effects of atmospheric, UV and urban pollution.
– ACTIBIOME® is a scientifically advanced ingredient complex that assists to rebalance the effects of the biodiversity and homeostatis of the skin’s microbiome.
– HIGH POTENCY VITAMIN C COMBINED WITH A SPECIALIZED PLANT EXTRACT assists to counteract the effects of free radicals induced by blue light.
– A highly CONCENTRATED PHYTONUTRIENT PLANT EXTRACT is scientifically shown to deactivate pollution’s effects and enhances the benefits of the skin’s resistance to pollutants.
– NIACINAMIDE is a powerful antioxidant, which assists to repair and protect the effect of the skin barrier from past and future damage.

For more information visit www.dermaconcepts.com
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About DermaConcepts™
DermaConcepts is a United States distributor of aesthetic products, professional training programs, and the exclusive U.S. distributor of Environ Skin Care, offering best-in-class and first to market skin care products and technology. Founded in 1994 by Rob and Carol Trow, the company is proud to offer product lines which are world leaders in science-based and results- oriented skin care. In addition to exclusive distributorships, DermaConcepts offers industry leading education, training, and marketing support with an innovative business model for physicians, med spas, and wellness centers.

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Hard Rock Hotels® Partners With Historic London, Ontario Property With Plans For New Hotel Development

LONDON, ON, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock Hotels today announced plans to locate a new property in London, Ontario, as the iconic global brand continues to expand its reach with another world-class hotel and entertainment venue in North America. Working in tandem with managing partners at Dora Hotel Company and The Cribbage Group, Hard Rock will transform the historic site of the former Kellogg’s Canada Factory into a unique location that brings the brand’s world-renowned music and entertainment offerings to the region. Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario will greatly complement existing tourist activities in the region and create a wide variety of educational, cultural and historical experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Located at 100 Kellogg Lane, the planned 353-room hotel will be completed in two phases, with an initial 163-room opening planned for late 2022 and final site completion in 2025. Embracing historical aspects of this site, the design will embody luxury industrial elements that preserve the original atmosphere and charm of the site. This includes the original courtyard that is highlighted by a building developed by Albert Khan, widely acknowledged as the foremost industrial architect of his time and the «Architect of Detroit.»

«We are thrilled to partner with the Dora Hotel Company and The Cribbage Group on this project, bringing Hard Rock’s world-class entertainment experiences to an already-bustling area in Ontario,» said Todd Hricko, SVP of Hotel Development at Hard Rock International. «This property will provide a multitude of local attractions and unique on-property activities sure to create lasting memories for all who visit.»

«Signing the agreement for the creation of Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario is the beginning of what is sure to be an extraordinary partnership between The Dora Hotel Company, Hard Rock International, The Cribbage Group and the city of London,» said Tim Dora, President of The Dora Hotel Company. «We are excited to begin work on this property and bring to life the unparalleled energy of Hard Rock. There is no doubt this hotel will be a game changer for Canadians and those traveling from around the globe to Ontario for this Hard Rock Hotel experience.»

Located on the property are a plethora of delicious restaurants and fun attractions for guests of all ages. The property features the future home of London Children’s Museum, the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, the highest indoor ropes course in North America, 145-foot ziplines, a 75-foot freefall and more than 20,000 square feet of trampoline park at The Factory, as well as food and beverage offerings such as Powerhouse Brewery, Paradigm Spirits Co., The Canteen and The Club House. Close in proximity to the hotel are local attractions such as Budweiser Gardens, RBC Place London and other sports and entertainment facilities.

The hotel will feature Hard Rock’s signature amenities such as The Sound of Your Stay^® program, a three-part offering that gets guests in the groove with an in-room Crosley vinyl player delivered to their door, a Heritage guitar delivery complete with amp and headphones for jam sessions and a choice of carefully curated playlists that are available for guests to stream or download. Other signature Hard Rock amenities on-property include Body Rock^® Fitness, a cutting-edge workout with innovative training systems just steps away from all rooms, and The Rock Spa^®, which welcomes guests to treat themselves to rest and relaxation in various forms.

Through music appreciation and an imaginative environment, Hard Rock Hotels delivers products for the varied aspects of life – work, play and personal sanctuary. For more information or to book a stay at any of the Hard Rock Hotel properties, please visit www.hardrockhotels.com.

About Hard Rock Hotels^®
Hard Rock Hotels is an award-winning internationally recognized leader in the hospitality industry – offering world-class entertainment, contemporary designs, incomparable service and one-of-a-kind brand amenities, catering to modern travelers who seek a reprieve from traditional, predictable properties. Driven by integrity, philanthropy and unparalleled guest experiences, the brand adorns 33 distinctive hotels in the world’s most enviable destinations. Hard Rock Hotels continue to provide amazing live music, dining options that make guests’ taste buds sing, head-to-toe wellness services and many more amenities, all while practicing social distance guidelines and adhering to SAFE+ SOUND protocols. For more information on Hard Rock Hotels, please visit www.hardrockhotels.com.

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Enjoy Amazing K-Contents Online

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MCST (Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; Minister: Park Yang-woo) and VKC (Visit Korea Committee) will host the «Korea Grand Sale 2021,» a culture & tourism festival for foreigners, from January 14 to February 28, 2021.

Korea Grand Sale is a representative shopping tourism festival that provides attractive tourism contents and shopping benefits to attract foreign tourists…

Korea Grand Sale is a representative shopping tourism festival that provides attractive tourism contents and shopping benefits to attract foreign tourists during the off-season of tourism in winter. This festival will be specially held online in 2021 due to the COVID-19 situation.

A variety of programs are offered: ▲Online cultural tours around Korea wherein people can experience and purchase Korean cultural content in a contactless way; ▲Special Online Shopping Promotion wherein discounts are offered for items of K-beauty, K-food, and K-fashion, which are popular among foreign tourists; and ▲Share your Korea, a social media campaign with a hashtag designed to grab the attention of foreigners and encourage them to participate on social media as well as on the Internet.

Enjoy online tours, don’t miss out on E-Class

To begin with, Hallyu star Eric Nam will act as a guide for the Korea Grand Sale and tell stories about the festival. His introduction of K-Pop, K-Beauty, K-Fashion, K-Food, and K-Heritage will be made into a video and broadcast on YouTube and tvN Asia channel. In addition to simply introducing Korean tourism, online classes will also be offered. It will provide foreign tourists the opportunities to learn about K-content (Korean food, K-POP, Korean beauty, Korean language, etc.) and experience Korean culture firsthand from the experts in each field. Discount coupons will be also given away for those who join programs to make their online tour experience even more enjoyable.

Have fun shopping even from outside Korea: Online Shopping Promotion

Shopping benefits will be provided as well. Korea Grand Sale will open an «Online Shopping Promotion» so that foreigners living outside of Korea can readily purchase popular Korean items on the Internet. A variety of goods including K-Beauty items, Korean food, and K-Pop merchandise that are gaining popularity around the world will be sold at up to 60% discount. In particular, joint promotion with G-market, 11street, and other E-commerce platforms will make the shopping experience more convenient. Furthermore, ‘Korea travel voucher events’ will be organized for customers who bought goods during the special sale to encourage them to visit Korea.

Korean Tourism Product Purchasing promotion

There will also be a Korean tourism product purchasing promotion as a collaboration with the tourism industry, one of the hardest hit by COVID-19. A range of travel-related companies providing service related to flights, accommodations, and cultural activities will offer a variety of promotions: special offers for flights to Korea, early bird promotion, up to 80% and extra 8% discount on major hotels, provincial tourism products, and special discounts for activities related to Korea culture and performances. These promotions are intended to encourage foreigners to choose Korea as the first travel destination after the pandemic.

Sharing «my Korea», a social media campaign

As a social media campaign for foreigners, «#Share_Your_Korea» will take place for 46 days. It aims to let travelers around the world recall the memory of their last trip to Korea by uploading «their Korea, their K-content» on social media with the hashtag, attract attention to Korea, and consequently make people look forward to traveling to Korea.

Along with this, Korea Experience Program will take place in collaboration with KOCIS (Korean Culture and Information Service). Foreign influencers living in Korea will join this program to promote the charm of Korea overseas.

In cooperation with Google Korea, held a global digital marketing education program for companies and local businesses participating in the Korea Grand Sale 2021. Moreover, to actively promote this online Korea Grand Sale abroad, advertisements and marketing were strengthened through international networks of private enterprises such as cash card companies, airlines, duty-free stores, Korea Tourism Organization, and KOTRA and their related organizations.

MCST and VKC will promote Korea as a shopping tourism destination with Korea Grand Sale as a steppingstone and further enhance Korea’s reputation as a travel destination by attracting a lot of foreign tourists after COVID-19.

The 2021 Korea Grand Sale, which will be opened with the online concert of K-pop idol singer ‘OH MY GIRL’, will be held for 46 days from Jan. 14. For further information, please visit the official website of the Korea Grand Sale. (en.koreagrandsale.co.kr)

Korea Grand Sale is a culture & tourism festival for foreigners featuring a combination of shopping, tourism, and Hallyu content. First held to overcome the off-season of the tour industry, the Korea Grand Sale is a promotion for inbound tourism that offers discounts and customer incentives for not only shopping but also flights, accommodations, cultural activities, beauty, food, entertainment, and others. This year’s Korea Grand Sale 2021 will be held online due to the COVID-19 situation with upgraded online/contactless content.

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Sting Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of ‘The Soul Cages’ with Digital-only Expanded Edition

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, A&M/UMe celebrates the 30^th Anniversary of Sting’s stirring third album, The Soul Cages, by releasing a digital-only expanded edition.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, A&M/UMe celebrates the 30^th Anniversary of Sting’s stirring third album, The Soul Cages, by releasing a digital-only expanded edition.

Originally released in January 1991, the Expanded Edition features the original nine-song Soul Cages album plus 13 bonus tracks that consist of remixes, extended mixes, and a pair of songs sung in Spanish and Italian incarnations. Seven of these bonus tracks have not been previously available for digital download or streaming.

The core nine-track song cycle for The Soul Cages centers around Sting’s deep sense of personal loss following his father’s passing. The balance of the album’s lyrical content embarks on a recurring seafaring motif in honor of his father’s lifetime lamentation about never becoming a sailor, one of his unrealized personal dreams. The opening track, the slow-churning «Island Of Souls,» follows a son’s reverie about his fervent wish to take his shipbuilding father somewhere, anywhere out on the water in order to get away from it all, while «Why Should I Cry For You» chronicles the arc of the narrator’s fragile inner resolve. The relatively jaunty nature of the hit single «All This Time» runs cleverly counter to its burial-at-sea narrative, as the majestic, moody album closer «When The Angels Fall» ruminates on Sting’s staunch Catholic upbringing and the long-term effects of familial spiritual beliefs.

In fact, the ongoing impact of the deeply entrenched subject matter comprising The Soul Cages would remain with Sting, the artist for decades to come. Ultimately, it fueled him to author the music and lyrics for his first stage musical, The Last Ship, which debuted in 2014 and focused on the rise and fall of the shipbuilding industry in his native England.

Produced by Sting and Hugh Padgham, The Soul Cages also marked the first occasion that longtime stage and studio collaborator, the acclaimed guitarist Dominic Miller, appeared on one of Sting’s albums. Other notable topline Soul Cages creative contributors include keyboardists David Sancious and the late Kenny Kirkland, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, and drummer Manu Katché. For his own part, Sting played bass, mandolin, and synthesizer on The Soul Cages, in addition to singing all of the album’s lead vocals.

The Soul Cages has been certified platinum by the RIAA, and it topped the album charts in five countries, including the U.K. and Canada, topping out at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200. The album’s lead single, «All This Time,» made a tremendous chart impact right out of the gate, ultimately reaching No. 5 on the U.S. Hot 100, No. 1 on both Mainstream Rock and Modern Rock, and No. 9 on Adult Contemporary. The title track, «The Soul Cages,» won a Grammy for Best Rock Song in 1992, and it climbed to No. 7 on Mainstream Rock and No. 9 on Modern Rock. The album’s other key singles were «Mad About You» and «Why Should I Cry For You.»

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STING: THE SOUL CAGES – EXPANDED EDITION [digital only]

Island Of Souls
All This Time
Mad About You
Jeremiah Blues (Part 1)
Why Should I Cry For You
Saint Agnes And The Burning Train
The Wild Wild Sea
The Soul Cages
When The Angels Fall
I Miss You Kate (Instrumental) [Bonus Track]
Come Down In Time [Bonus Track] *
Tempted (Live) [Bonus Track] *
Ne Me Quitte Pas (Live) [Bonus Track] *
Oo La La Hugh [Bonus Track] *
Mad About You (Original Remix) [Bonus Track] *
Mad About You (Remix Edit) [Bonus Track] *
Mad About You (12″ Remix) [Bonus Track] *
Mad About You (Italian Version) [Bonus Track]
Why Should I Cry For You (Spanish Version) [Bonus Track]
Why Should I Cry For You (Extended Mix) [Bonus Track]
The Soul Cages (Edit) [Bonus Track]
All This Time (Edit) [Bonus Track]

* Not Previously Available Digitally

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Solstice Raises $3.1M to Offer Affordable and Inclusive Renewable Energy to Households Across the United States

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Solstice Power Technologies, Inc. (https://solstice.us/), a software and customer management company dedicated to bringing affordable solar power to every household in America, has closed an oversubscribed $3.1 million funding round. The funding was led by Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures with additional investments from American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Schneider Electric Ventures, Next Wave Impact, Active Impact Investments, Powerhouse Ventures, Gratitude Railroad, H/L Ventures, SustainVC, Halcyon Angels, and prominent angel investors. The funding will be used to expand Solstice’s operations to additional states in 2021 following a year of unprecedented household impact and revenue growth for the company in which it quadrupled its revenue run rate. Initially, Solstice will focus on Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, New Jersey, with more states quickly following.

The clean energy industry is poised to experience exponential growth in 2021 as demand for climate solutions surge from governments, corporations, and civil society. Climate change is a top concern for many Americans and its mitigation requires massive clean energy expansion, yet 77 percent of American households cannot install rooftop solar power due to rented housing, the structure of their rooftop, the upfront cost, or access to financing. Solstice connects households and community organizations to «community solar»—shared solar farms that are installed in a centralized location where local residents can enroll in a portion for free, without any home installations, and enjoy guaranteed savings on their monthly utility bill.

«The benefits of renewables have mainly accrued to higher-income homeowners over the last several decades, and there has never been a more urgent time to democratize access to the green economy,» said Steph Speirs, Co-Founder and CEO. «Solstice has worked for years to put solar within reach of excluded households, and we are excited to partner with our investors to accelerate an equitable transition to clean energy.»

«We are pleased to renew our support to Solstice in its mission to both facilitate access to renewable electricity for all and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy. The company plays a key role in this ecosystem, as an effective orchestrator between the project developers and local energy consumers, but also with local business or community partners eager to promote clean energy,» said Edouard Bulteau, Principal at Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures.

One of the only companies in the solar industry co-founded and led by women of color, Solstice has generated demand for 111MW of clean energy across 25 community renewable projects in multiple states, with the total clean energy capacity from enrolled households, small businesses, and nonprofits representing the environmental equivalent of not burning 31 million pounds of coal. In addition, Solstice’s software manages the end-to-end customer experience for the life of the 20-year renewable energy project on behalf of developers and financiers, from customer enrollment to billing/crediting to ongoing customer engagement.

Building community trust is the motivating force for Solstice’s work. As part of its community partnership program, the company shares its revenues with local partners (such as municipalities, schools, employers, and houses of worship) that spread the word to their members about the benefits of green power. Since 2019, Solstice has donated more than $150,000 to these local community groups and individual Ambassadors in order to build clean energy wealth closer to home.

«We were excited to invest in Solstice because of their accomplished and exceptional leadership team. Community solar is a fast-growing category for great reasons—the cost of solar has plummeted, but rooftop is simply not possible for many people and this allows affordable energy to be delivered to exponentially more people,» said Mike Winterfield, Founder and Managing Partner of Active Impact Investments.

In owning the customer experience for community renewable energy projects, Solstice advocates for these projects to include more lower-income populations and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Among the chief barriers for participation in clean energy is the minimum FICO credit score qualification requirement of 680+ imposed by project financiers and/or developers in an effort to mitigate perceived payment default risk. Upon discovering that the traditional FICO standard excluded more than half the country from participating in solar, Solstice partnered with the Department of Energy to create the EnergyScore, an innovative and proprietary qualification standard that is simultaneously more accurate than FICO credit scores in predicting utility bill payments, as well as more inclusive of low-income Americans. The funding proceeds will expand the deployment of the EnergyScore to additional projects across the country, giving clean energy to households that would have otherwise been locked out of the market.

«Solstice is a mission-driven company that shares our desire to close equity gaps in America by making solar energy available to every American. Community solar saves consumers money on their current energy bills today while simultaneously building community resilience. Solstice knows how to deliver the power of the sun to underserved communities and we fully embrace that goal moving forward,» said John McIntyre, Managing Director of the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact Fund.

«Solstice is a shining example of the way we should be doing business in the U.S.» said SustainVC Managing Principal and Solstice board member Sky Lance. «Founded by women of color, Solstice is not only speeding the adoption of solar in the U.S., but they are pushing to get green energy into the hands of those that need it most.»

About Solstice Power Technologies
Solstice is dedicated to bringing affordable solar power to the 77% of Americans who cannot install a rooftop system. Community solar offers a solution, enabling residents to support local clean energy at no upfront cost and save money on their electric bill every year. Solstice offers customer solutions for the community solar industry–enrolling households and local organizations in shared projects, creating financing innovations that expand access to underserved Americans (the EnergyScore), and providing a frictionless subscriber management software platform for projects. To learn more about Solstice and community solar in your area, visit http://www.solstice.us or watch Emerson Collective’s recent short film on Solstice’s work at http://www.bit.ly/solsticefilm.

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