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The University of Arizona Global Campus and MzeroA Announce Partnership

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) has announced a new academic partnership with in-flight training provider MzeroA that will offer students the opportunity to further their education in drone operations.

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«Expertise in drone operations is an important credential in many business sectors today,» said Dr. Craig Swenson, President of UAGC. «Through our educational partnership with MzeroA, we will help students and professionals as they work to achieve this qualification and expand their career options.»

Through this partnership, UAGC and MzeroA have developed five emphasis areas and a credit-bearing course at UAGC for students interested in drone operations and other flight-related topics. MzeroA provided the courseware and instructional support to design the drone pilot course.

The five emphases consist of three or four courses each. The emphases in the Forbes School of Business and Technology® include: Integrating Drones in a Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Drone and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Marketing, and Drone and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Entrepreneurship. Emphases in the College of Arts and Sciences include Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Criminal Justice Drone Pilot. Each emphasis consists of three or four courses and provides students with opportunities to enrich their education to broaden their career pathways, prepare for graduate study, or explore in greater depth an area different from their major.

Each emphasis includes a new three-credit drone course, AVI 200: Commercial Drone Pilot, which prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) exam in commercial drone operations. In this course, students explore FAA regulations to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System for purposes other than hobby and recreation, and learn about the FAA Part 107 UAS classification, certification, and operating rules.

MzeroA is the largest aviation flight trainer of manned and unmanned aircrafts, and has trained more than 60% of the licensed drone pilots in the United States. As a leading education provider of flight education, MzeroA offers non-college-credit online courses in aviation, including drone operator licensure.

«The drone emphases and AVI 200 course at UAGC are a perfect match for our students pursing drone operations as a career, or who may be transitioning within the job market while working toward a degree,» said Jason Schappert, founder of MzeroA.

On January 26, 2021, the Forbes School of Business and Technology® at the University of Arizona Global Campus and MZeroA are teaming together to present «The Drone Industry Experience.» Attendees will hear from five professional industry drone pilots with expertise spanning the following industries: forestry, cinematography, inspections and mapping, drone mapping software, and law enforcement. Jason Schappert, founder of MZeroA, the world’s leading source in flight training, will be the emcee for the event! Attendees will also receive details of the Forbes School of Business and Technology® AVI 200-Commercial Drone Pilot course and New Aviation Emphases offered at UAGC. More information is also available at discover.uagc.edu/MZeroA or by calling (855) 293-3721.

About University of Arizona Global Campus
The University of Arizona Global Campus («Global Campus» or «UAGC») is an independent university that is operated in affiliation with the University of Arizona. Global Campus is designed to provide flexible opportunities for working students from diverse backgrounds who seek to gain knowledge and skills that will help them to achieve their life and career goals. Global Campus builds on Ashford University’s promise of high-quality online learning, access and inclusivity and the University of Arizona’s mission as a land-grant institution focused on student success. Global Campus is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and is one of the nation’s most innovative online universities with approximately 35,000 students. UAGC offers more than 50 degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.

For more information, visit uagc.edu, www.facebook.com/UniversityOfArizonaGlobalCampus, or www.twitter.com/ UAZGlobalCampus.

About MzeroA
MzeroA is a professional flight training school in Florida which offers online training courses to ambitious individuals that want to get success in the aviation industry by becoming skilled pilots. The company offers different training packages to accommodate the specific needs of beginners and experienced aircraft riders to enhance their knowledge and skills to fly airplanes with utmost safety and focus. It offers live video tutorials for ground aircraft training and for in-flight operations.

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Norbord Obtains Final Court Approval of the Plan of Arrangement and West Fraser Obtains Conditional NYSE Listing Approval

VANCOUVER, BC and TORONTO, ON, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. («West Fraser«) (TSX: WFT) and Norbord Inc. («Norbord«) (TSX: OSB) (NYSE: OSB) today jointly announce that Norbord has obtained a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving the previously–announced plan of arrangement whereby West Fraser will acquire all of the outstanding common shares (the «Norbord Shares«) of Norbord (the «Transaction«). Pursuant to the Transaction, Norbord shareholders will receive 0.675 (the «Exchange Ratio«) of a West Fraser common share («West Fraser Share«) for each Norbord Share held.

Receipt of the final order follows receipt of the key regulatory approvals in respect of the Transaction and Norbord’s special meeting of shareholders held on January 19, 2021, where the Transaction was overwhelmingly approved by 99.33% of the votes cast by Norbord shareholders. West Fraser’s special meeting of shareholders also took place on January 19, 2021, where the issuance of West Fraser Shares in connection with the Transaction was approved by 99.99% of votes cast by West Fraser shareholders.

West Fraser and Norbord anticipate that the Transaction will close on February 1, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

Listing of West Fraser Shares on NYSE

West Fraser has also received clearance from the New York Stock Exchange («NYSE«) for the listing of the West Fraser Shares subject to satisfaction of customary listing conditions. The West Fraser Shares are expected to be listed on the NYSE shortly following closing under the stock symbol of «WFG», at which time the Norbord Shares will be delisted from the NYSE. West Fraser and Norbord plan to issue a further news release prior to closing confirming the NYSE listing and delisting dates when finalized.

The Norbord Shares are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange («TSX«) after markets close on February 2, 2021.

Termination of Norbord Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Norbord’s dividend reinvestment plan (the «DRIP«) will automatically terminate upon closing of the Transaction. All whole Norbord Shares held on behalf of participants under the DRIP will be entitled to West Fraser Shares in accordance with the Exchange Ratio upon closing of the Transaction. Entitlements to a fraction of a Norbord Share under the DRIP will be converted to cash and paid to participants in accordance with the terms of the DRIP. Participants who submit a valid letter of transmittal to AST Trust Company (Canada) for their Norbord Shares will also receive any West Fraser Shares they are entitled to in connection with their Norbord Shares held under the DRIP. Participants seeking further information with respect to their entitlements under the DRIP may contact the plan agent under the DRIP, AST Trust Company (Canada).

FOR MORE INFORMATION

West Fraser investors:
Chris Virostek, Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
(604) 895-2700

West Fraser media:
Tara Knight, Communications
(604) 895-2773

Norbord investors:
Robert B. Winslow, CFA, Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
(416) 777-4426
investors@norbord.com

Norbord media:
Heather Colpitts, Director, Corporate Affairs
(416) 643-8838
investors@norbord.com

WEST FRASER PROFILE

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and energy with facilities in western Canada and the southern United States. West Fraser Shares currently trade on the TSX under the symbol: «WFT».

NORBORD PROFILE

Norbord Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). In addition to OSB, Norbord manufactures particleboard, medium density fibreboard and related value-added products. Norbord has assets of approximately $2.1 billion and employs approximately 2,400 people at 17 plant locations (15 operating) in the United States, Canada and Europe. Norbord is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol «OSB».

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION

Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute «forward-looking information» within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things:

the satisfaction or waiver of all closing conditions to the Transaction;
the anticipated date of closing of the Transaction;
the listing of the West Fraser Shares on the NYSE; and
the delisting of the Norbord Shares from the TSX and the NYSE.

These forward-looking statements and information reflect West Fraser’s and Norbord’s current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by West Fraser and Norbord, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. West Fraser and Norbord caution readers that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and West Fraser and Norbord have made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements and information are the following:

the timing of, and ability to consummate, the Transaction;
the ability of West Fraser and Norbord to satisfy all conditions to the consummation of the Transaction on the proposed terms and timeline;
changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and
changes in applicable laws.

Certain of these factors are identified under the captions «Risk Factors Relating to the Arrangement and West Fraser» in the management information circular of West Fraser (the «West Fraser Circular«), dated December 15, 2020 and sent to West Fraser shareholders in connection with the Transaction and «Risks Relating to the Arrangement and the Combined Company» in the management information circular of Norbord (the «Norbord Circular«), and in West Fraser’s and Norbord’s most recent Annual Information Forms filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. See also the cautionary statements contained in the «Forward-Looking Statements» sections of the West Fraser Circular and the Norbord Circular, West Fraser’s 2019 Management’s Discussion and Analysis («MD&A«) dated February 11, 2020 and Q3 2020 MD&A dated October 26, 2020 and Norbord’s 2019 MD&A dated February 4, 2020 and Q3 2020 MD&A dated November 4, 2020. Although West Fraser and Norbord have attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management’s current views of the company’s near and longer term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. West Fraser and Norbord do not intend, nor do they assume any obligation, to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.

U.S. Securities Matters

None of the securities to be issued in connection with the Transaction have been or will be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the «U.S. Securities Act«), or any state securities laws. The West Fraser Shares to be issued in connection with the Transaction are anticipated to be issued in reliance upon available exemptions from such registration requirements pursuant to Section 3(a)(10) of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable exemptions under state securities laws. This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

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MoneyGram amplía los pagos digitales P2P en tiempo real con Visa Direct a través de su nueva alianza con Checkout.com

DALLAS, 22 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGI), una empresa líder en los pagos P2P y transferencias de dinero internacionales, anunció hoy la ampliación de su servicio de depósito para tarjetas de débito Visa en Europa. El lanzamiento de la ampliación se hizo en colaboración con Checkout.com, un importante proveedor de soluciones de pago globales, que utiliza Visa Direct, la plataforma de pagos «push» (iniciados por el usuario) en tiempo real de Visa. Actualmente, los clientes de MoneyGram pueden utilizar el sitio web de la empresa o una aplicación móvil de uso extendido para enviar dinero casi en tiempo real a los titulares de tarjetas de débito Visa a través de 575 operadores en 25 países de Europa.

«Nuestras alianzas estratégicas han permitido a MoneyGram crear la principal red mundial, y esta expansión constituye otro hito en nuestro objetivo de liderar la evolución de los pagos digitales P2P», señaló Alex Holmes, presidente y director ejecutivo de MoneyGram. «Sigue creciendo la demanda por parte del consumidor de soluciones de pago en tiempo real que se acrediten directamente a las cuentas bancarias y a las billeteras móviles. Por ello, nos entusiasma integrarnos con Checkout.com, una empresa fintech líder en el mercado, y seguir ampliando nuestra alianza con Visa Direct. Ya podemos observar una adhesión importante de los clientes y esperamos que el servicio contribuya a un fuerte crecimiento digital en el mercado europeo este año».

En 2019, MoneyGram fue la primera organización de la industria que hizo posible las transferencias internacionales desde los Estados Unidos a través de Visa Direct. Desde entonces, MoneyGram ha estrechado la relación ya consolidada con Visa y aprovechado las múltiples ventajas que el servicio aporta a sus clientes, como la velocidad, la comodidad, la asequibilidad y la variedad.

«Nos entusiasma asociarnos con MoneyGram y permitir a sus clientes la realización de pagos en tiempo real transparentes y de bajo costo, además de contribuir a alimentar el impulso de sus operaciones digitales P2P», señaló Guillaume Pousaz, director ejecutivo y fundador de Checkout.com. «Mientras Visa acelera la disponibilidad de Visa Direct a los comercios en Europa, Checkout.com se enorgullece de impulsar en la misma medida a empresas fintech y comercios, contribuyendo a liberar el potencial de los pagos internacionales, a través de nuestra plataforma Connected Payments basada en la nube.»

Este nuevo servicio constituye un gran hito para la industria de las remesas en Europa, uno de los mayores mercados de envío de dinero.

«Hoy más que nunca, los consumidores tienen la necesidad vital de acceder a modos rápidos, simples y seguros de transferir dinero al exterior para el sustento de sus familiares y amigos», señaló Nicky Alexander, director de Visa Direct para Europa. «Esperamos darle continuidad a nuestra relación actual con MoneyGram y lo haremos posible a través de pagos en tiempo real a más personas en todo el mundo».

Acerca de MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram es un líder global en pagos P2P y transferencias de dinero internacionales. Sus capacidades orientadas al consumidor permiten que familiares y amigos envíen dinero de manera rápida y económica en más de 200 países y territorios, y de estos, ya 89 pueden hacerlo por medios digitales.

MoneyGram aprovecha su moderna plataforma móvil de API y colabora con las principales marcas mundiales para atender a millones de personas todos los años a través de sus empresas abiertas al público y de sus empresas digitales dirigidas al consumidor.

Con una sólida cultura de innovación y un enfoque constante en el uso de tecnología para ofrecer la mejor experiencia a los clientes a nivel global, MoneyGram está liderando la evolución los de pagos digitales P2P.

Para obtener más información, visite moneygram.com y siga a @MoneyGram.

Acerca de Checkout.com
Checkout.com permite que los negocios se adapten, innoven y prosperen con la plataforma Connected Payments™ que merecen. La tecnología de la empresa permite la fluidez de los pagos. Las soluciones flexibles, los informes detallados y los conocimientos instantáneos ayudan a las empresas globales a lanzar sus productos nuevos en mercados nuevos, y a crear una experiencia excepcional para el cliente. Ofrecen los pagos más rápidos y seguros en más de 150 monedas, con servicios de pago dentro del país, filtros antifraudes y reportes de primer nivel, a través de una sola API. Y aceptan todas las principales tarjetas de débito y crédito internacionales, además de otros métodos locales de pago de uso extendido. Checkout.com se creó en 2012 y actualmente cuenta con un equipo de 1000 personas en 17 oficinas distribuidas en todo el mundo, ofreciendo experiencia local donde se requiera. Obtenga más información en www.checkout.com

Contacto con los medios de MoneyGram:
Media@MoneyGram.com

Contacto con los medios de Checkout.com:
PR@Checkout.com

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PM Hotel Group Hotels Light the Night Amber to Support National Covid Memorial

CHEVY CHASE, Md., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PM Hotel Group hotels from coast to coast adjusted their exterior light to glow amber on Tuesday evening to support the National Covid Memorial installed by the Presidential Inaugural Committee on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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At 5:30 PM every hotel in the PM Hotel Group portfolio from New York City to Portland, OR, accompanied iconic buildings across the United States to light the night amber in honor of the 400,000 Americans who have been lost to Covid.

«Every American has been impacted by the pandemic. Honoring the lost family, friends, team members and neighbors is part of who we are as a company. By working together to support this campaign, our hotels became part of something bigger,» said Joseph Bojanowski, President of PM Hotel Group. «It’s important to remember the impact we can have when we band together to promote issues that affect each of us and our communities.»

In addition to glowing amber, each hotel shared the moment with guests. At the Hilton Baltimore|BWI hotel guests were invited to participate by lighting a candle or ringing a hotel bell during the evening vigil.

PM Hotel Group develops and delivers memorable guest experiences and is committed to travelers’ health and wellness. We are committed to ensuring Peace of Mind and have created our signature program Peace of Mind by PM Hotel Group to enhance guest confidence during this time when circumstances require greater vigilance to cleanliness and safety. At PM Hotel Group, our team is passionate about the art of hospitality, now more than ever.

About PM Hotel Group
A Top-15 hotel management company, PM Hotel Group has over two decades of experience building relationships with brands, partners, and third-party hotel owners. We have participated in the development and acquisition of more than $3 billion in premium-branded and independent hotel properties across the United States. As an operator, PM Hotel Group is committed to its core values of respect- for one another, our guests and the planet. We manage with a dedication to sustainability, a tradition of teamwork and a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. At PM Hotel Group we know that our people are our greatest resource. By focusing on our associates and the communities in which we work, we deliver strong performance for our owners. Learn more at pmhotelgroup.com

MEDIA CONTACT
Jennifer Diamond Haber
JHaber@pmhotelgroup.com
301.957.0012

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Angeion Group: Plazos extendidos para el acuerdo de demanda colectiva sobre refrigeradores

FILADELFIA, 22 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — En septiembre de 2020, las partes del litigio que involucraban ciertos refrigeradores LG anunciaron un acuerdo de demanda colectiva. Los detalles relacionados con el acuerdo, incluida una descripción detallada del acuerdo e instrucciones sobre cómo enviar un formulario de reclamo, se encuentran en www.LGFridgeSettlement.com. El Distrito de Nueva Jersey otorgó ahora la aprobación final del acuerdo en Bentley, et al. v. LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., No. 2:19-cv-13554-MCA-MAH (D.N.J.) y el administrador del acuerdo, Angeion Group, LLC, aceptan actualmente los formularios de reclamo.

La fecha límite extendida para presentar reclamos de compensación en efectivo por eventos de enfriamiento pasados es el 5 de febrero de 2021 .

El acuerdo se aplica a los propietarios de ciertos modelos de refrigeradores LG fabricados entre el 1 de enero de 2014 y el 31 de diciembre de 2017 y resuelve las reclamaciones de que los refrigeradores experimentan eventos de no refrigeración y con respecto a la garantía y el servicio de reparación de LG. LG Electronics niega las acusaciones, pero aceptó el acuerdo en el interés de la satisfacción del cliente y para evitar mayores costos de litigio.

Los consumidores pueden visitar el sitio web del acuerdo, www.LGFridgeSettlement.com o llamar al número gratuito del acuerdo de LG: (855) 918-4661, para obtener más detalles sobre el acuerdo, pero deben presentar su reclamo relativo a pérdidas pasadas a más tardar el 5 de febrero de 2021. El sitio web del acuerdo incluye la lista de modelos de refrigeradores LG cubiertos por el acuerdo, todas las fechas y plazos relevantes, acceso a los documentos judiciales relevantes y respuestas a las preguntas frecuentes.

Los formularios de reclamo están disponibles y pueden enviarse a www.LGFridgeSettlement.com o por correo electrónico a Info@LGFridgeSettlement.com o por correo postal a LG Fridge Settlement, Attn: Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor visite www.LGFridgeSettlement.com o comuníquese con:

Daniel Girard, Esq.	Shanon J. Carson, Esq.
Girard Sharp, LLP	Berger Montague PC
601 California Street, Ste 1400	1818 Market Street, Suite 3600
San Francisco, CA 94108	Philadelphia, PA 19103
Teléfono: (415) 981-4800	Teléfono: (215) 875-4656
Correo electrónico: LGFridge@girardsharp.com	Correo electrónico: LGSettlement@bm.net

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8 Women in Sustainability to Know in 2021

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There has been an influx of consumers who want to know where their products come from and their impact on the planet. Check out this list of phenomenal sustainability experts from Pagne PR.

Valerie Gilday, Première Classe…

Valerie Gilday, Première Classe Skincare

Valerie’s philosophy behind skincare begins with utilizing clinically-proven ingredients and high-performance super-fruits. She is determined to preserve peoples’ skin and the environment from toxicities while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through their supply chain, while shifting even more of their production locally.

Vicki Wallis, The Fashion Business Coach

Vicki is on a mission to help start-up designers achieve their dream while providing them with sustainable knowledge and training. From choosing and sourcing sustainable fabrics to working with the manufacturer, Vicki is coaching and creating a new generation of accountable designers. «Every person on earth wears clothes. If you can influence how they are made, you can have a massive impact!»

Chelsy Christina, Mindful Goods

Chelsy is on a mission to make low waste living accessible to everyone. She not only shares sustainability tips on her TikTok account, but she also founded Mindful Goods to provide zero waste solutions to the everyday products we use.

Flavia Citron, Neon Bars

Flavia created a plant-based eco-friendly option for your daily soap bar. «We would like individuals to rediscover the benefits of soap bars in combining environmental awareness with quality. Soap bars are more economical, practical, and produce less waste.» There is no need to give up luxury to be a conscious person!

Heather Jiang, Allegorie

Can you make a bag out of recycled fruit? Yes! Heather did just that with a team dedicated to reducing their environmental footprint. «I want to redefine luxury leather accessories by providing more sustainable options for consumers, to drive the food system change, and to support better work conditions for the fashion manufacturing workers.»

Jennifer Harper, Cheekbone Beauty

Jennifer Harper has BIG goals at Cheekbone Beauty, a high quality, cruelty-free beauty company. By 2023, Cheekbone aims to eliminate single-use plastic, provide refill options and biodegradable packaging while using raw ingredients from plant or bio-based sources. «We can’t exist to make profit anymore. We need to create products that are reducing our impact on earth.»

Jodie Breau, Dental Lace

At Jodie’s company, Dental Lace, her team creates sustainable refillable dental floss with a well-designed zero waste container. «I love hearing from our customers. I’m reminded that there are people who care about the planet. Our customers inspire me to create better products.» Now you can floss guilt free!

Patty Maganis, Eco Gloves

Did you know that it takes the standard plastic glove 500+ years to degrade in a landfill? Patty created a product that is environmentally friendly and effective with her premium compostable gloves. «With concerns of climate change, people really want sustainable and earth-friendly options. It’s what the world needs right now, especially as we see the rise in protective single-use products during this pandemic.»

Media Contact

Lauren@pagnepr.com

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National Federation of the Blind Applauds the Introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act in the House

BALTIMORE, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The National Federation of the Blind, the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans, applauds the introduction of the Access Technology Affordability Act (ATAA) (H.R. 431) in the United States House of Representatives by Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Chairman Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) and Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA-16). This legislation removes an employment barrier commonly experienced by blind Americans who cannot afford the high cost of access technology by creating a refundable tax credit in the amount of $2,000 to be used over a three-year period to offset the cost of these technologies.

Mark A. Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, said: «My wife, my two daughters, and I are all blind, and the children’s technology needs will increase as they complete their education and start their careers. My family is not unique; blind people across the nation face this challenge, and this legislation will provide critical assistance. We thank and commend Chairman Thompson and Representative Kelly for continuing to be champions for this act, which will help give blind people the technology they need to live the lives they want.»

About the National Federation of the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), headquartered in Baltimore, is the oldest and largest nationwide organization of blind Americans. Founded in 1940, the NFB consists of affiliates, chapters, and divisions in the fifty states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. The NFB defends the rights of blind people of all ages and provides information and support to families with blind children, older Americans who are losing vision, and more. We believe in the hopes and dreams of blind people and work together to transform them into reality. Learn more about our many programs and initiatives at www.nfb.org.

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Director of Public Relations
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, extension 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen@nfb.org

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Teamsters Hail Anti-Discrimination Orders Signed By President Biden

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters congratulate President Biden on his issuance of two executive orders yesterday that among other things ensure workers are protected on the job, no matter their race, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Adults should be able to earn a living and pursue a vocation knowing that they will not be fired, demoted or mistreated because of who they are or who they love. This union also recognizes that opportunities have not been equal for all Americans and that must be changed.

«After the last four years, it is essential workers understand they have the legal right to be who they are and not have it held against them,» said Marcus King, Director of the Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission. «For more than a century, the Teamsters have ensured its members have been paid and treated equally under their contracts. It’s time all hardworking Americans had the same assurances.»

From its earliest beginnings as a union, the Teamsters have fought for equity at work. And that continues today. Workers, whether they are in a union or not, deserve to be respected through equal treatment, equal pay and equal ability for advancement in employment.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and «like» us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Ted Gotsch, (703) 899-0869
tgotsch@teamster.org

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Los abogados de Association Law Group (ALG) Ben Solomon y Jeff Cooperman representan a las Mejores Torres de Lujo

MIAMI, 22 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Association Law Group (ALG) comenzó representando a algunas de las asociaciones de propietarios y condominios más afectados financieramente en el sur de Florida en la época de la Gran Recesión, pero ahora representa a algunas de las mejores torres de condominios de marcas de lujo jamás construidas. Entre otros clientes, ALG es la firma de abogados de edificios de lujo de ultra alta calidad como Four Seasons Surf Club, Ritz Residences Miami Beach, SLS Brickell, Jade Signature, Muse, Echo Brickell y Paramount Miami World Center, por mencionar algunos. El socio, Jeff Cooperman, también trabaja con las juntas directivas de torres de condominios, incluidas The Bond (1080 Brickell), Brickell Heights, SLS Lux, Elysee, 87 Park y Auberge Ft. Lauderdale.

«Brindamos un servicio altamente personalizado a nuestros clientes y tenemos un gran éxito en la gestión de asuntos legales complejos al trabajar en estrecha colaboración con las juntas y proporcionar orientación legal detallada, oportuna y estratégica. Trabajamos con una base de clientes que está acostumbrada a la atención y el servicio de prioridad y nuestra firma se esfuerza por superar las más altas expectativas con nuestro enfoque práctico», afirmó el Sr. Cooperman.

El socio gerente, Ben Solomon, también se desempeña como asesor legal de Panorama Tower (el edificio más alto de Florida con 85 pisos), Harborview en Fisher Island y el nuevo Ritz Carlton Residences en Sunny Isles.

«Nos especializamos en proyectos controlados por desarrolladores y, a menudo, nos involucramos en las etapas tempranas. Por lo general, las asociaciones necesitan ayuda legal adicional al principio cuando las operaciones comienzan y los propietarios se hacen cargo», comentó el Sr. Solomon.

ALG también representa a cientos de asociaciones de propietarios adicionales (incluidas muchas asociaciones principales) y condominios en calidad de asesores generales, con un enfoque particular en cobros y litigios. ALG ha recuperado más de $200 millones en evaluaciones y honorarios vencidos para clientes y ha manejado con éxito más de 20,000 casos de cobranza. La empresa difiere la mayoría de los honorarios y costos y los cobra al propietario responsable.

ALG también es un agente de títulos y maneja transacciones de bienes raíces residenciales y comerciales. Los socios de la firma han cerrado miles de millones de dólares en préstamos, transacciones y otros contratos para clientes.

ALG planea abrir una oficina legal construida recientemente en Brickell en el piso 52 de la Panorama Tower a finales de este año y tiene su segunda oficina en el área de Las Olas de Fort Lauderdale. Para obtener más información sobre ALG, por favor comuníquese con la firma escribiendo al correo info@ALG-Firm.com o visite www.ALG-FIRM.com.

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Los abogados de Association Law Group (ALG) Ben Solomon y Jeff Cooperman representan a las Mejores Torres de Lujo

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