Alcoholics Anonymous: A Letter to the Media About Anonymity

And a thank you from the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous for continued cooperation

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — From time to time we reach out to our friends in the media to thank them for helping us observe our long-standing tradition of anonymity for members of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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And a thank you from the General Service Office of Alcoholics Anonymous for continued cooperation

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — From time to time we reach out to our friends in the media to thank them for helping us observe our long-standing tradition of anonymity for members of Alcoholics Anonymous.

First, we’d like to express our thanks. From the beginning of A.A. over 85 years ago, we’ve recognized that word-of-mouth is not enough to carry the A.A. program’s message of hope and recovery to the many people still suffering from alcoholism. We’ve needed help — and the media has been a vital part of this effort. Today we estimate that there are more than 2 million successfully recovering members of Alcoholics Anonymous in more than 180 countries, and much of this growth can be attributed to the willingness of journalists and media professionals around the world to take an interest in our Fellowship.

Second, we invite your ongoing cooperation in maintaining the anonymity of A.A. members. The principle of anonymity is at the core of our Fellowship. Those who are reluctant to seek our help often overcome their fear if they are confident that their anonymity will be respected. In addition, and perhaps less understood, our tradition of anonymity acts as a healthy guardrail for A.A. members, reminding us that we are a program of principles, not personalities, and that no individual A.A. member acts as a spokesperson of our Fellowship.

If an A.A. member is identified in the media, we ask that you please use first names only (e.g., Sofia M. or Ben T.) and that you not use images in which members’ faces may be recognized. This helps to provide members with the security that anonymity can bring.

Again, we thank you for your continued cooperation — in helping to carry our message to those in need of it and for helping keep the focus on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous rather than any personalities.

If you would like to know more about A.A. you are welcome to visit the «Press/Media» section of aa.org. We hope you will take a moment to watch a brief video on why anonymity remains a vital principle in Alcoholics Anonymous. Our Fellowship does not comment on matters of public controversy, but we are happy to provide information about A.A. to anyone who seeks it.

Sincerely,
Public Information Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous
Contact: publicinfo@aa.org 
www.aa.org 

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Una carta a los Medios de Comunicación acerca del anonimato

NEW YORK, 28 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nos dirigimos periódicamente a nuestros amigos de los medios de comunicación públicos para agradecerles por ayudarnos a observar nuestra tradición de anonimato de los miembros de Alcohólicos Anónimos.

Primero, queremos…

NEW YORK, 28 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nos dirigimos periódicamente a nuestros amigos de los medios de comunicación públicos para agradecerles por ayudarnos a observar nuestra tradición de anonimato de los miembros de Alcohólicos Anónimos.

Primero, queremos expresarles nuestro profundo agradecimiento. Desde el comienzo de A.A. hace más de 85 años, sus miembros se han dado cuenta de que la transmisión de palabra no era en sí misma suficiente para llevar el mensaje de esperanza y recuperación del programa a las muchas personas que aún sufren del alcoholismo. Necesitamos ayuda. Los medios de comunicación públicos han desempeñado un papel vital en nuestros esfuerzos. Hoy día calculamos que hay más de dos millones de miembros de Alcohólicos Anónimos que se recuperan con éxito en más de 180 países. Gran parte de este desarrollo se puede atribuir a la buena voluntad de los periodistas y profesionales mediáticos de todas partes del mundo que se han interesado en nuestra Comunidad

Segundo, les pedimos respetuosamente que sigan cooperando con nosotros para proteger el anonimato de los miembros de A.A. El principio de anonimato es de fundamental importancia para nuestra Comunidad. Los que dudan en buscar nuestra ayuda pueden superar sus temores si están seguros de que se respetará su anonimato. Además, y tal vez menos entendido, nuestra tradición de anonimato sirve para recordar a nuestros miembros que el nuestro es un programa de principios y no de personalidades, y que ningún miembro individual de A.A. puede pretender ser portavoz o líder de nuestra Comunidad.

Si se identifica a una persona como miembro de A.A. en los medios de comunicación, les pedimos que hagan el favor de utilizar sólo el nombre sin apellidos (por ejemplo, Roberto S. o Alicia F.) y que no utilicen fotografías u otras imágenes electrónicas en las que se puedan reconocer las caras de los miembros.  Así los miembros pueden contar con la seguridad que el anonimato les ofrece.

Les volvemos a agradecer por su constante cooperación – por ayudarnos a llevar nuestro mensaje a quienes lo necesiten y mantener el enfoque en los principios de Alcohólicos Anónimos y no en las personalidades

Quienes deseen más información acerca de nuestra comunidad les invitamos a visitar la sección «Para los Prensa/Medios de Comunicación» en nuestro sitio web, aa.org.  Esperamos que puedan dedicar unos minutos a ver este corto video sobre: Por qué el anonimato sigue siendo un principio vital para A.A.  Si bien nuestra comunidad no hace comentarios sobre asuntos polémicos, estamos encantados de ofrecer información acerca de A.A. a todos los que la pidan.

Atentamente,
Comité de Información Pública de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Contacto: publicinfo@aa.org 
www.aa.org

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FUENTE Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Alcoholics Anonymous: A Letter to the Media About Anonymity

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — From time to time we reach out to our friends in the media to thank them for helping us observe our long-standing tradition of anonymity for members of Alcoholics Anonymous.

First, we’d like to express…

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — From time to time we reach out to our friends in the media to thank them for helping us observe our long-standing tradition of anonymity for members of Alcoholics Anonymous.

First, we’d like to express our thanks. From the beginning of A.A. over 85 years ago, we’ve recognized that word-of-mouth is not enough to carry the A.A. program’s message of hope and recovery to the many people still suffering from alcoholism. We’ve needed help — and the media has been a vital part of this effort. Today we estimate that there are more than 2 million successfully recovering members of Alcoholics Anonymous in more than 180 countries, and much of this growth can be attributed to the willingness of journalists and media professionals around the world to take an interest in our Fellowship.

Second, we invite your ongoing cooperation in maintaining the anonymity of A.A. members. The principle of anonymity is at the core of our Fellowship. Those who are reluctant to seek our help often overcome their fear if they are confident that their anonymity will be respected. In addition, and perhaps less understood, our tradition of anonymity acts as a healthy guardrail for A.A. members, reminding us that we are a program of principles, not personalities, and that no individual A.A. member acts as a spokesperson of our Fellowship.

If an A.A. member is identified in the media, we ask that you please use first names only (e.g., Sofia M. or Ben T.) and that you not use images in which members’ faces may be recognized. This helps to provide members with the security that anonymity can bring.

Again, we thank you for your continued cooperation — in helping to carry our message to those in need of it and for helping keep the focus on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous rather than any personalities.

If you would like to know more about A.A. you are welcome to visit the «Press/Media» section of aa.org. We hope you will take a moment to watch a brief video on why anonymity remains a vital principle in Alcoholics Anonymous. Our Fellowship does not comment on matters of public controversy, but we are happy to provide information about A.A. to anyone who seeks it.

Sincerely,
Public Information Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous
Contact: publicinfo@aa.org 
www.aa.org 

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SOURCE Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

Una carta a los Medios de Comunicación acerca del anonimato

NEW YORK, 28 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nos dirigimos periódicamente a nuestros amigos de los medios de comunicación públicos para agradecerles por ayudarnos a observar nuestra tradición de anonimato de los miembros de Alcohólicos Anónimos.

Primero, queremos…

NEW YORK, 28 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nos dirigimos periódicamente a nuestros amigos de los medios de comunicación públicos para agradecerles por ayudarnos a observar nuestra tradición de anonimato de los miembros de Alcohólicos Anónimos.

Primero, queremos expresarles nuestro profundo agradecimiento. Desde el comienzo de A.A. hace más de 85 años, sus miembros se han dado cuenta de que la transmisión de palabra no era en sí misma suficiente para llevar el mensaje de esperanza y recuperación del programa a las muchas personas que aún sufren del alcoholismo. Necesitamos ayuda. Los medios de comunicación públicos han desempeñado un papel vital en nuestros esfuerzos. Hoy día calculamos que hay más de dos millones de miembros de Alcohólicos Anónimos que se recuperan con éxito en más de 180 países. Gran parte de este desarrollo se puede atribuir a la buena voluntad de los periodistas y profesionales mediáticos de todas partes del mundo que se han interesado en nuestra Comunidad

Segundo, les pedimos respetuosamente que sigan cooperando con nosotros para proteger el anonimato de los miembros de A.A. El principio de anonimato es de fundamental importancia para nuestra Comunidad. Los que dudan en buscar nuestra ayuda pueden superar sus temores si están seguros de que se respetará su anonimato. Además, y tal vez menos entendido, nuestra tradición de anonimato sirve para recordar a nuestros miembros que el nuestro es un programa de principios y no de personalidades, y que ningún miembro individual de A.A. puede pretender ser portavoz o líder de nuestra Comunidad.

Si se identifica a una persona como miembro de A.A. en los medios de comunicación, les pedimos que hagan el favor de utilizar sólo el nombre sin apellidos (por ejemplo, Roberto S. o Alicia F.) y que no utilicen fotografías u otras imágenes electrónicas en las que se puedan reconocer las caras de los miembros.  Así los miembros pueden contar con la seguridad que el anonimato les ofrece.

Les volvemos a agradecer por su constante cooperación – por ayudarnos a llevar nuestro mensaje a quienes lo necesiten y mantener el enfoque en los principios de Alcohólicos Anónimos y no en las personalidades

Quienes deseen más información acerca de nuestra comunidad les invitamos a visitar la sección «Para los Prensa/Medios de Comunicación» en nuestro sitio web, aa.org.  Esperamos que puedan dedicar unos minutos a ver este corto video sobre: Por qué el anonimato sigue siendo un principio vital para A.A.  Si bien nuestra comunidad no hace comentarios sobre asuntos polémicos, estamos encantados de ofrecer información acerca de A.A. a todos los que la pidan.

Atentamente,
Comité de Información Pública de Alcohólicos Anónimos
Contacto: publicinfo@aa.org 
www.aa.org

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FUENTE Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

CubiCasa presenta CubiCasa 2.0

CubiCasa presenta CubiCasa 2.0 con imágenes cuadradas totales, LiDAR y compatibilidad con el apoyo al diálogo

SAN JOSE, Calif., 28 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CubiCasa 2.0, la última versión de la tecnología de captura de interior móvil líder en el mercado, ya está disponible para todos los usuarios de CubiCasa como actualización gratuita. El lanzamiento cuenta con un set increíble de mejoras, incluyendo el cálculo de imágenes cuadradas total, compatibilidad LiDAR, etiquetado de salas en el…

CubiCasa presenta CubiCasa 2.0 con imágenes cuadradas totales, LiDAR y compatibilidad con el apoyo al diálogo

SAN JOSE, Calif., 28 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CubiCasa 2.0, la última versión de la tecnología de captura de interior móvil líder en el mercado, ya está disponible para todos los usuarios de CubiCasa como actualización gratuita. El lanzamiento cuenta con un set increíble de mejoras, incluyendo el cálculo de imágenes cuadradas total, compatibilidad LiDAR, etiquetado de salas en el sitio con reconocimiento de diálogo y numerosas características y mejoras nuevas más pequeñas. «Con la última actualización, CubiCasa sigue redefiniendo cómo los programas de suelo se capturan y crean en los dispositivos móviles. Nos tomamos en serio nuestra proposición de valor – la app de proposición de suelo más rápida», explicó el consejero delegado de CubiCasa, Harri Pesola, acerca del evento de lanzamiento virtual.

Cálculo de imágenes cuadradas totales
Desde que se llevó a cabo la introducción de CubiCasa Floor Plans en 2019, el cálculo de imágenes cuadradas totales ha sido una de las prestaciones más solicitadas. En la actualidad, con la ayuda de la tecnología LiDAR, todos los programas de suelo creados con los modelos iPhone 12 Pro, iPad 2020 Pro y en algunos dispositivos Android van a recibir programas de suelo con un cálculo de imagen cuadrada total añadido en las imágenes del programa de suelo.

Precisión mejorada y estabilidad
Los usuarios de CubiCasa con dispositivos LiDAR (modelos iPhone 12 Pro, iPad 2020 Pro y algunos dispositivos Android) verán una mejora de la precisión y estabilidad de escaneado tras la actualización. Nuestras pruebas más rigurosas indican una precisión de 3 veces formada por una precisión de evaluación absoluta y variación de la medida. Además, LiDAR proporciona un mejor posicionamiento del seguimiento, que por su parte mejora la estabilidad del escaneado.

Etiquetado de habitaciones en el sitio con reconocimiento de diálogo
Todos los usuarios de iOS y Android disponen de acceso a las nuevas características de etiquetado de reconocimiento de diálogo que permiten a los usuarios etiquetar habitaciones al tiempo que realiza el escaneado. La pantalla de escaneado de la CubiCasa App cuenta con un botón de micrófono que hace que la grabación de las etiquetas de las habitaciones sea súper sencillas. Esto reducirá de forma drástica la necesidad de disponer de Quick Edit o de llevar a cabo las solicitudes de arreglo de tipo post-delivery.

5 temas hermosos para programas de suelo
Los anteriores usuarios de CubiCasa han conseguido disponer la personalización del color del suelo y la pared de los programas de suelo. Con 2.0, presentamos 5 nuevos temas de programa suelo en el catálogo de temas; Elegante, Escala de grises, Huella dactilar, tonos Tierra y espacio Húmedo. Y no hay que preocuparse, cuentas además con la impresionante opción para personalizar al completo los estilos de programa de suelo utilizando CubiCasa Exporter API.

Iluminación adaptativa para dispositivos iOS
Desde el principio, los espacios oscuros, como las salas de almacenamiento y sus áticos, han sido complicados de escanear, pudiendo necesitar de una fuente de iluminación externa para conseguir el éxito en el escaneado. La nueva prestación New Adaptive Lighting se conectará de forma automática con el flash integrado en los dispositivos iOS en espacios oscuros. Ya no hay que temer nunca más a la oscuridad.

Acerca de CubiCasa
CubiCasa es líder de mercado en captura de interior móvil y es famosa por su app de programa de suelo rápido y sencillo de usar en App Store y Google Play Store. CubiCasa proporciona tecnología para profesionales inmobiliarios y tiene como finalidad llevar los programas de suelo a cada una de las listas inmobiliarias.

 

 

Tom Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP® Interviewed by HFM Week for COVID-19 Analysis Article

TAVARES, Fla., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ruggie Wealth Management Founder and CEO Thomas H. Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP® was recently chosen to be interviewed by HFM Global for an article on what COVID-19 disruptions mean for investors’ operations and investments, and what strategies they’re eyeing.

HFM Week’s Sasha Federenko wrote the analysis piece for the publication which provides industry news and insights to the global hedge…

TAVARES, Fla., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ruggie Wealth Management Founder and CEO Thomas H. Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP® was recently chosen to be interviewed by HFM Global for an article on what COVID-19 disruptions mean for investors’ operations and investments, and what strategies they’re eyeing.

HFM Week’s Sasha Federenko wrote the analysis piece for the publication which provides industry news and insights to the global hedge fund community. The publication features information on fund launches, research, investor updates, and informed industry analysis.

The article pursued insights into what strategies investors are eyeing, what they’re looking to allocate now and what they’re holding off on.

«COVID-19 has fast-tracked what I thought the future of investment will look like. The pandemic has accelerated the arrival of the future investment landscape, creating new winners and losers,» said Ruggie, who in 2020 was named to Barron’s Top 1200 Advisors for the eighth time and to the 2020 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors’ list which spotlights the top-performing advisors across the country.

«We’re eyeing long/short equity hedge funds to complement some of our clients’ portfolios with diversifiers. I don’t want to use only a small handful of managers. I’m looking for a proven track record as a stock picker to perform in good and bad markets. We’ve entered an era when stock pickers are going to outperform indexes,» said Ruggie. «We have started significantly changing our view of what investments need to look like going forward.»

With three offices in Central Florida, Ruggie Wealth Management has been providing financial services for more than 25 years to individual and corporate clients, as well as to a select group of endowments and foundations. As the flagship company of independent RIA RWM Asset Management, Ruggie Wealth offers a broad range of services and products to help clients pursue their financial goals. In 2016, Ruggie started Destiny Family Office to provide sophisticated financial and related concierge services to highly successful individuals and multi-generational high-net-worth clients.

RWM Asset Management has mapped out a growth strategy to align with a like-minded group of leading financial innovators who share a deep industry knowledge, vast network of specialized services, demonstrated investment strategies and abiding passion for serving clients. In January 2021, KCG Investment Advisory Services, LLC, in Savannah, GA joined the RWM Asset Management brand family.

For more information, visit RuggieWealth.com or call 352-343-2700.

Listing in any publication is not a guarantee of future investment success. These recognitions should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. Barron’s rankings are based on factors including assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory record, quality of practice and philanthropic work. Forbes rankings are based on quality of practice, telephone and in-person interviews, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations and quantitative criteria.

Investment advisory services offered through RWM Asset Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.

CONTACT:      
Thomas H. Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®
844.357.1120
290270@email4pr.com

MEDIA CONTACT:  
Sheryl Garelick
VP, PRfect Creative
352.255.9731
290270@email4pr.com

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SinglePoint Inc. Strengthens Balance Sheet with Elimination of Convertible Secured Note Agreement

PHOENIX, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SinglePoint Inc. (OTC: SING) («SinglePoint» or the «Company»), a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions, announced today that the Company…

PHOENIX, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SinglePoint Inc. (OTC: SING) («SinglePoint» or the «Company»), a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions, announced today that the Company has settled the remaining balance of the Convertible Secured Note Agreements with Iliad Trading Company and UAHC Ventures which eliminates all external debt conversions. The elimination of the remaining balance removes future conversions under the Note and removes all derivative (toxic) debt from the Company’s Balance Sheet.

«We are committed to increasing shareholder value and actively implementing and executing on the right steps we believe will drive value. Paying off the entirety of our external debt significantly improves our balance sheet and positions the Company to more quickly meet the requirements for uplisting to a national exchange. With the elimination of all external debt, we are poised to access future expansion opportunities and drive additional growth in alternative energy and solar centric solutions in 2021 and beyond,» commented Wil Ralston President.  «We would like to thank Iliad and UAHC for their strategic support of SinglePoint over the years.»

As the company continues to improve its balance sheet, management believes it will open up the Company to accretive growth capital that will enable SinglePoint to facilitate additional acquisitions in the solar and renewable energy sector that meet our intended criteria of having a historical revenue base, operational profitability that will continue to expand our national solar footprint in residential solar and small commercial.  We are committed to building the leading national solar network. 

The solar energy market is experiencing exponential growing demand and is expected to reach $223 billion by 2026.  It is estimated that less than 4% of the residential solar addressable market in the domestic U.S. market currently has a solar system installed. In the past few years, the cost of residential rooftop solar has dramatically decreased giving homeowners who wish to be sustainable and to decrease their reliance on the existing domestic energy infrastructure an economic benefit that makes sense.  With its initial focus in solar energy, the Company is building a foundation for future expansion opportunities including energy storage, charge points for electric vehicles and solar as a subscription.

About SinglePoint Inc.
SinglePoint Inc. is a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions to consumers and small commercial businesses. SinglePoint is committed to building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional model. For more information, visit the Company’s website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the Company, the spin off of nonenergy related assets, qualification for a national exchange, and future expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

Technical complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Investor Contact:

JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
833-475-8247
SING@jtcir.com

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Advisory – Boralex will Release its 2020 Fourth Quarter Financial Results on February 25

MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Boralex Inc. («Boralex» or «the Corporation») announces that the release of the 2020 Fourth quarter results will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 10 a.m.

Financial analysts and investors are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results will be presented.

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MONTREAL, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Boralex Inc. («Boralex» or «the Corporation») announces that the release of the 2020 Fourth quarter results will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 10 a.m.

Financial analysts and investors are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results will be presented.

Date and time:

Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 10 a.m. ET

Dial-in numbers:

1-888-231-8191 or 647-427-7450

Media and other interested individuals are invited to listen to the conference and view a presentation which will be broadcasted live and on a deferred basis on the Boralex website at www.boralex.com. A full replay will also be available by dialing toll free at 1-855-859-2056 until March 4, 2021. The access code is 7219518, followed by the pound sign (#).

The financial information will be released through a press release and on Boralex’s website on February 25, 2021, at 7 a.m.

About Boralex

Boralex develops, builds and operates renewable energy power facilities in Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. A leader in the Canadian market and France’s largest independent producer of onshore wind power, the Corporation is recognized for its solid experience in optimizing its asset base in four power generation types — wind, hydroelectric, thermal, and solar. Boralex ensures sustained growth by leveraging the expertise and diversification developed for the past 30 years. Boralex’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLX. More information is available at www.boralex.com or www.sedar.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Carnival Corporation Again Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality

MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced that for the fifth…

MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), designating the company as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

In total, Carnival Corporation has been recognized a total of eight times in the annual HRC Foundation CEI report, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. As the educational arm of the largest civil rights organization in the U.S., HRC Foundation is working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people.

«As a company with employees from nearly 150 countries, we fully embrace the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and we are committed to promoting a positive and empowering corporate culture for all of our shipboard and shoreside employees,» said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation. «We believe that proactively building a diverse and inclusive workforce is not only the right way to operate, but it is also a business imperative that provides a competitive advantage. Our commitment to diversity of thinking across the organization fosters new perspectives and approaches to reaching our goals and drives continuous innovation that helps us better serve our guests and consistently exceed their expectations for an excellent vacation experience.»

In its 19th year, the CEI evaluates U.S.-based companies and top law firms based on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars including non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility.

«From the previously unimaginable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, to a long overdue reckoning with racial injustice, 2020 was an unprecedented year. Yet, many businesses across the nation stepped up and continued to prioritize and champion LGBTQ equality,» said Alphonso David, president of the Human Rights Campaign. «This year has shown us that tools like the CEI are crucial in the work to increase equity and inclusion in the workplace, but also that companies must breathe life into these policies and practices in real and tangible ways. Thank you to the companies that understand protecting their LGBTQ employees and consumers from discrimination is not just the right thing to do—but the best business decision.»

The sustained recognition from HRC over a multi-year period builds on recent recognitions Carnival Corporation has earned for its companywide operations and dedication to diversity and inclusion. In January 2020, the company was named for the second consecutive year as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes, along with being named to the media company’s annual listing of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2020. Most recently, Carnival Corporation was recognized for its commitment to corporate social responsibility leadership by Newsweek on its second annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2021 and was named a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner honoring the best 100 U.S. places to work, in addition to being named to 3BL Media’s listing of 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2020.

As part of its broader corporate strategy that includes the company’s top priorities of compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of its guests, crew members and communities it visits, Carnival Corporation fully embraces and values diversity and inclusion, a commitment that permeates every aspect of operations across the company and its nine cruise line brands.

The company’s commitment is reflected in the diversity of its workforce, leadership and guests, and through its companywide sustainability goals for building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in addition to its ongoing record of supporting diversity, equity and inclusion around the world. This includes being actively engaged in supporting efforts by OUTBermuda and other LGBTQ community organizations to advocate for the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in Bermuda. Additionally, in 2020 Carnival Corporation was among the first companies to join the United Nations’ Standards of Conduct for Business, a global campaign seeking to tackle discrimination against LGBTI people in the workplace and society.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world’s largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world’s leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.

Additional information can be found on www.carnival.com, www.princess.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.seabourn.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.costacruise.com, www.aida.de, www.pocruises.com and www.cunard.com.

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CleanSpark’s GridFabric Completes OpenADR Certification for EV Charging Company, KIGT

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), («CleanSpark, or the Company»), an advanced software and controls technology solutions company focused on solving modern energy challenges, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GridFabric has completed the process of OpenADR certification for KIGT, Inc. KIGT is an electric vehicle (EV) charging, software and technology company focusing on charging stations and related software for commercial, fleet, and…

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CleanSpark, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK), («CleanSpark, or the Company»), an advanced software and controls technology solutions company focused on solving modern energy challenges, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, GridFabric has completed the process of OpenADR certification for KIGT, Inc. KIGT is an electric vehicle (EV) charging, software and technology company focusing on charging stations and related software for commercial, fleet, and residential vehicles.

CleanSpark’s EV Charging Solutions Set to Deploy Across California, Hawaii.

KIGT’s charging platform and proprietary software have now been added to the official list of OpenADR certified products. The list of entities having achieved certification, including KIGT, can be found at https://products.openadr.org/product/kigt-inc-kigt_ven/

KIGT, an Ontario, California based firm, was founded as a reseller of EV charging equipment more than a decade ago. The principals of the company identified a need within the electric vehicle sector for a more efficient, faster charging and affordable solution. The team at KIGT successfully launched a proprietary platform and began manufacturing their own products in 2014. This Open ADR certification will enable KIGT to enter new markets, participating alongside other, older EV charging companies in serving entities including major California Utilities and HECO (Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.).

We believe the electric vehicle market is poised for exponential growth. According to McKinsey & Company, «With consumer focus shifting towards sustainability, it is anticipated that expenditure on electric vehicles will double over the next 5 years.»

Paul Francis, Co-Founder of KIGT, said of the announcement, «OpenADR certification will be a key driver for our growth in 2021, allowing us to work with leading utilities’ demand response and incentive programs. GridFabric made the process easy, as we were able to become fully certified much quicker and at a significantly lower cost than attempting the certification process alone.»

Zach Bradford, CleanSpark’s President and Chief Executive Officer stated, «GridFabric’s Plaid product is one of the fastest ways for a company like KIGT to achieve full OpenADR certification across their platform. This process allows them to participate in utility load shifting programs, rapidly. Alternatively, the process of achieving certification without this program can result in months-long delays and substantial capital expenditures. This project is yet another successful deployment of GridFabric’s unique offering within the broader EV charging industry.» Adding, «GridFabric, has continued to expand its network of customers since its acquisition by CleanSpark in 2020. Following President Biden’s remarks this week committing to the replacement of the entire Federal fleet with electric vehicles, we believe the focus on rapid certification of EV charging systems is poised to accelerate over the course of the coming years.»  

Executive Chairman Matthew Schultz will also be speaking today, January 28th at 12pm Eastern at the RenMark Virtual Roadshow.  To view the live presentation, CLICK HERE.  A recording will be available on the Company investor website a few days after the presentation.

Parties interested in learning more about CleanSpark products and services are encouraged to inquire by contacting the Company directly at info@cleanspark.com or visiting the Company’s websites at www.cleanspark.com or www.gridfabric.io.

Investors are encouraged to contact the Company at ir@cleanspark.com or visiting the Company’s website at https://ir.cleanspark.com/

About CleanSpark:
CleanSpark, Inc., a Nevada corporation, is in the business of providing advanced software and controls technology solutions to solve modern energy challenges.  We have a suite of software solutions that provide end-to-end microgrid energy modeling, energy market communications, and energy management solutions.  Our offerings consist of intelligent energy monitoring and controls, intelligent microgrid design software, middleware communications protocols for the energy industry, energy system engineering, and software consulting services. 

Through its wholly owned subsidiary ATL Data Centers LLC, CleanSpark owns and operates a data center that provides customers with traditional on-site and cloud-based data center services. The Company also owns and operates a fleet of over 3,400 ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) Bitcoin miners producing over 200 PH/s in mining capacity. Capacity is expected to increase to over 300 PH/s in mining capacity in early 2021. CleanSpark plans to apply its technologies with a goal of mining bitcoins at the lowest energy prices in the United States. For more information, visit https://ATL-DATA.com

About KIGT Inc.
KIGT is an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Manufacturer that also creates the operating software. KIGT helps Plug-in Car Drivers save time and money by providing faster charging for home, workplace, public and fleet with software that makes it easier to manage fueling and energy expenses.  Learn more at https://kigtinc.com

Forward-Looking Statements:
CleanSpark cautions you that statements in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on CleanSpark’s current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by CleanSpark that any of our plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risk and uncertainties inherent in our business, including, without limitation: the successful deployment of energy solutions in the electric vehicle or other sectors, the fitness of our energy software and solutions for this particular application or market, the expectations of future revenue growth may not be realized, ongoing demand for our software products and related services, the impact of global pandemics (including COVID-19) on the demand for our products and services; and other risks described in our prior press releases and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading «Risk Factors» in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Contact – Investor Relations:
CleanSpark, Inc.
Investor Relations
(801)-244-4405

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