Mes: febrero 2021

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, 10 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Con el objetivo de repartir más sonrisas en 2021, Acceptance Insurance está viviendo su misión corporativa. A través del lanzamiento de su sorteo «Get A Smile, Give A Smile», el equipo de Acceptance ayudará a los trabajadores que enfrentan las incertidumbres de la vida al ofrecerles a 85 de ellas la oportunidad de ganar hasta $5,000, a la vez que donarán $50,000 a organizaciones benéficas que lo necesiten.

El objetivo general de este sorteo es que las personas vivan la visión de servicio de Acceptance: Cuidarse unos a otros. Larry Willeford, presidente y director de operaciones de Acceptance Insurance, afirmó: «En un año tan complejo para muchos, Acceptance está entusiasmada en poder marcar una diferencia tangible en las vidas de las personas y dentro de las comunidades donde prestamos servicios».

Los ganadores recibirán una tarjeta de regalo Visa y podrán destinar una donación a organizaciones benéficas que personifiquen el espíritu de «Cuidarse unos a otros«: la Cruz Roja Americana, Feeding America, La Humane Society of the United States, Wounded Warrior Project, Hábitat para la Humanidad o Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. «Específicamente durante el año pasado, más familias han acudido a los bancos de alimentos como nunca antes, han aumentado las adopciones de mascotas y el bienestar mental ha sufrido enormemente. Entonces, ya sea si ofrecen cuidado compasivo para aquellos que lo necesitan, luchan contra la crueldad y el abandono o alimentan a familias con hambre, Acceptance se compromete a acompañar a estas maravillosas organizaciones que están generando un gran impacto», expresó Willeford.

Desde ahora hasta el 16 de abril de 2021, los participantes pueden ingresar a las agencias locales de Acceptance Insurance o visitar www.acceptance.com/smile. Con un importante obsequio de $100,000, se seleccionarán 85 ganadores de las presentaciones realizadas en todos los mercados de Acceptance Insurance de los Estados Unidos. Se otorgarán cinco grandes premios de $10,000 cada uno, de los cuales $5,000 se entregarán al ganador y Acceptance donará $5,000, en nombre del ganador, a una de las organizaciones benéficas asociadas. Además de los principales premios, también se entregarán 10 premios de $2,000 cada uno, 20 premios de $1,000 y 50 premios de $200. Estos también incluyen tarjetas de regalo Visa para el ganador, con una donación de Acceptance a una organización benéfica asociada.

Para obtener más información sobre el sorteo «Get a Smile, Give a Smile» o para participar, visite www.acceptance.com/smile.

Acerca de Acceptance Insurance
Acceptance Insurance (FACO) es una agencia de seguros omnicanal y una compañía de seguros que opera en 15 estados en 338 sucursales comerciales. Su equipo de más de 1,300 empleados se enfoca en desarrollar relaciones a largo plazo con clientes históricamente marginados, y con aquellos que prefieren programas de pago más flexibles y una mayor tolerancia al riesgo. La participación de la comunidad local, apoyada por una sólida mensajería digital en plataformas propias o adquiridas, le brinda a cada agencia un ambiente local y los recursos de una aseguradora institucional.

La tecnología que impulsa su departamento de reclamos y los valores que conforman la cultura de Acceptance cumplen su misión: ayudar apasionadamente a los trabajadores a manejar las incertidumbres de la vida. Este compromiso con el servicio se demuestra en su clasificación A+ de Better Business Bureau.

Puede encontrar más información en línea en www.acceptance.com.

Contacto de prensa:
Samantha Pyle
(615) 987-3300
samantha@greenapplestrategy.com

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced that the University of Redlands, along with several other organizations, will participate in the state’s newest program to battle the devastating effects of climate change. This program – California Climate Action Corps – is a key part of California’s comprehensive climate strategy and deploys trained volunteers statewide to support climate action projects in communities across California.

As the only university selected to participate in the inaugural launch of the program, the University of Redlands welcomed three fellows to campus in late January to assist in developing a plan specific to Redlands.

«From fires and smoke to record high temperatures, nearly every Californian has been impacted in some way by climate change. Even with the bold climate policies our state has enacted, we must — and can — do more at every level,» Newsom said. «No state has mobilized and organized citizen climate action at scale. California’s Climate Action Corps not only aims to do that but to serve as inspiration for similar action across the country and globe.»

The University of Redlands’ fellows will spend the next eight months launching a new urban forest program through the University’s Office of Community Service Learning. By utilizing the Sustainable University of Redlands Farm (SURF) land, the fellows will plan and establish a nursery to grow trees and then work with U of R students and the local Roots and Shoots chapter to distribute them throughout the community.

«Public service and civic engagement are key pillars of the University of Redlands mission,» said Tony Mueller, director of Community Service Learning. «As participants in this statewide program, we have the opportunity to create a local program that will not only benefit our community but may become a model for other communities as well. Through this project, we hope to inspire students and the community to take ownership in reversing the harmful effects of climate change in our local neighborhoods and across California.»

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — While California has long been a leader in wildlife conservation and sustainable fishing operations, our crabbing industry continues to use antiquated trapping gear that needlessly kills or injures endangered whales and sea turtles. These crabbing operations deploy pots or traps with vertical lines that frequently entangle whales and other marine life. That’s why today, Assemblymember Rob Bonta, along with cosponsors Social Compassion in Legislation and The Center for Biological Diversity have introduced AB 534, The Whale Entanglement Prevention Act. This bill will require the California Dungeness crabbing community, and other trap fisheries, to use ropeless gear by November 1, 2025, effectively making California a leader in whale protection.

«California is a global leader in technology and innovation, yet we continue to crab with archaic technology that puts our cherished marine wildlife at risk,» said Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland). «As we move into the future, we can have both productive crabbing operations and oceans that are safe for whales and sea turtles. Whale-safe ropeless crabbing gear is already available; now we’re just implementing a deadline that crabbers can work with to make the necessary transition. That’s why I’ve authored this vital bill, which reaffirms California’s commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable crabbing operations, while also making the state a leader in crabbing technology that can be exported and used around the world.»

«It is heartbreaking to see so many whale entanglements happening off the coast of California. I have been documenting the entanglement issue and the fight to save whales by advocating that ropeless gear be adopted by the state trap fisheries,» said Leah Sturgis, Vice President of Wildlife Protection, Social Compassion in Legislation. «It’s unbelievable that we have tolerated the loss of so much marine life, in particular the endangered pacific blue whale, of which there are only a few thousand left. So many lives could be saved with the use of this technology.»

Due to changing ocean conditions, entanglements in commercial and recreational crabbing are harming California’s marine life, including threatened and endangered whales and sea turtles. When a whale gets tangled in crabbing gear, it often drowns because it cannot reach the surface to breathe. Entanglements also cause these animals to suffer painful injuries or die lingering deaths when ropes wrap through their mouths or around their tails and flippers, cutting into their flesh and bones, and impairing their ability to feed or swim.

Following several years of record-breaking numbers of entanglements reported off California, the Department of Fish and Wildlife recently enacted regulations to reduce the number of endangered blue whales, humpback whales, and leatherback sea turtles getting entangled in commercial Dungeness crabbing gear. However, the regulations have not eliminated entanglement risk and rely heavily on constant data collection and analysis to inform the implementation of potential risk-reduction measures. This may only trigger management actions after entanglements occur and rely on closures—including delaying the start of the season or ending it early—as the primary way to reduce risk which creates uncertainty for crabbers about where and when they’ll be able to crab.

«Whales and other marine life have long been exploited by humans, nearing the point of extinction,» said Judie Mancuso, CEO and founder of Social Compassion in Legislation. «It’s time we prioritize and protect our most magnificent ocean creatures and put whale entanglements in the past.»

Ropeless gear (also known as «pop-up» or «buoyless» gear) is the only way to eliminate entanglement risk while permitting crabbing to continue. The gear allows traps on the seafloor to be remotely called to the surface and removes the static vertical lines in the water column that entangle whales, sea turtles, and other animals. Specifically, the ropeless system—either a stowed rope and buoy or a lift bag—sits on the seafloor attached to trap and contains an acoustic modem and GPS that records its location. When fishers return to that location, a signal from a second paired modem on their boat using high-frequency sound waves triggers the buoy or a lift bag to come to the surface. The traps can then be hauled up using traditional crabbing practices.

Various types of ropeless crabbing gear are currently being tested in Canada and on the East and West Coasts of the United States, and such gear is used in a lobster fishery in Australia. California, already a global center for technological innovation, has an opportunity to play a leading role in promoting gear that will save whales, sea turtles, and other animals here and around the world. Given the fatal impacts of entanglements on a variety of marine species and the economic harm closures can cause on commercial crabbers, requiring the use of ropeless gear in all trap and pot fisheries managed by California should be required as soon as possible.

«Deadly entanglements of whales and sea turtles is a serious problem with a simple solution: ropeless crabbing gear,» said Kristen Monsell, Oceans Legal Director, Center for Biological Diversity. «California has been plagued by a rising number of horrific whale entanglements in recent years. Now we can lead the way in helping the crabbing industry convert to more humane new technologies and nurture an innovative new industry.»

AB 534 is Authored by:

Assemblymember Rob Bonta represents the 18th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro and is the Assistant Majority Leader. For more information on Assemblywoman Rob Bonta, visit https://a18.asmdc.org/.

AB 534 is Cosponsored by:

Social Compassion in Legislation’s (SCIL) mission is to save and protect animals in the wild, on the farm, and in homes through public policy advocacy in California and beyond. SCIL works closely with legislators to sponsor compassionate legislation and steer regulations that affect animals, as well as fight legislation that does harm. The non-profit partners with other organizations aligned with their values to amplify a voice for the voiceless. To learn more about SCIL and current legislations, please visit https://socialcompassioninlegislation.org/.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more than 1.7 million members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. For more information, please visit https://biologicaldiversity.org/.

Media Contact

Ruby Katz, Social Compassion in Legislation, 212-882-1690, scil@rallypointms.com

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PUERTO RICO, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — People are yearning to be together again, therefore, KitchenAid has announced Honey as the 2021 Color of the Year. Through this color, with its warm hues with a golden and orange undertone, the brand intends to radiate positivity and warmth, reflected in its iconic Artisan stand mixer, which is ideal for experiencing the sweetness that is born from harmony. 

At a time when we are more connected than ever in the digital world and our dependence on connectivity is growing, fostering meaningful relationships has become a very complex task. Research shows that staying in touch with loved ones has become a priority for consumers.  When we get together in the kitchen and at the table, the interactions go beyond those of the digital world, and real human connections are established. Thus, Honey is a reminder that together we can strengthen our communities, promote harmony and allow the sweetness of humanity to shine through.

«Honey is not only a product that we use in international gastronomy recipes, it’s an invitation to connect with one another and a reminder that joy comes through unity. Through Honey, the brand is offering the world a new way of bonding over the creation of dishes, while adding an extra touch of quality to the kitchen,» explained Jonathan Bellante, Global Marketing Director at KitchenAid.

Thanks to Color of the Year, KitchenAid analyzes, interprets and, above all, radiates the cultural traits of its consumers through the power of color. In addition, the brand maintains its leadership among its consumers with this initiative that started in 1955 with its first color product.

«Honey is the result of exhaustive analysis of the world’s social and cultural situation, as at the KitchenAid Global Center of Design we have seen a growing community instinct to work together for the collective good. Also, the warm and attractive tones have dominated in various areas of life, therefore we see it everywhere, from the home to fashion,» concluded Jessica McConnell, director of Whirlpool Color, Finish & Material Design.

Kitchen lovers can also acquire the Honey stand mixer, as well as a wide range of household appliances such as high-performance blenders, processors and fridges, on the new online platform www.kitchenaid.pr, in order to make their shopping experience more enjoyable.

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About KitchenAid

Since the launch of its legendary mixer in 1919 and the first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built an iconic line of products designed for kitchen lovers. Today the KitchenAid® brand offers practically all the essentials for perfectly equipping a kitchen, with a collection that includes everything from mixers and blenders to fridges and wine fridges.

For more information on KitchenAid, visit: www.kitchenaid.pr

SOURCE KitchenAid

DALIAN, China, Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. («CBAK Energy,» or the «Company,» NASDAQ: CBAT), a leading lithium-ion battery manufacturer and electric energy solution provider, today announced that it closed a registered direct placement of approximately $70 million of its common stock, priced at the market under applicable Nasdaq rules with a price of $7.83 per share, and the concurrent private placement on February 10, 2021, as previously announced on February 8, 2021. The Company issued a total of 8,939,976 shares of common stock to certain institutional investors. The Company also issued Series A-1 Warrants to the investors to purchase a total of 4,469,988 shares of common stock and Series A-2 Warrants to purchase up to 2,234,992 shares of common stock, both of which were issued at an exercise price of $7.67 per share. Series A-1 Warrants and Series A-2 Warrants are exercisable for 42 months and 45 months, respectively, from the issue date. In addition, the Company issued Series B Warrants to the same investors to purchase a total of 4,469,988 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $7.83 per share, which are exercisable for 90 days from the issue date.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to further accelerate the Company’s business plan, repay some of its outstanding debts, and fund any additional working capital needs.

FT Global Capital, Inc. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

Bevilacqua PLLC acted as counsel to the Company and Schiff Hardin LLP acted as counsel to the placement agent in connection with the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

The common stock, Series A-2 Warrants and Series B Warrants were sold and issued pursuant to the Company’s effective shelf registration and base prospectus contained therein. The shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-250893) relating to this offering was filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the «SEC») on December 3, 2020. A prospectus supplement related to this offering was filed with the SEC on February 9, 2021 and is available at www.sec.gov. The Series A-1 Warrants were sold and issued in a concurrent private placement in reliance on an exemption from the registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act contained in Section 4(a)(2) thereof and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder.

For further details of this transaction, please see the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 9, 2021 which may be viewed at www.sec.gov. 

About CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBAT) is a leading high-tech enterprise engaged in the R&D, manufacture, and sales of high power lithium batteries. The application of its products and solutions covers such areas as electric vehicles, light electric vehicles, electric tools, transportation and energy storage. As the first lithium battery company in China listed in NASDAQ in 2006, CBAK Energy possesses China’s first production base specially engaged in power battery, and has multiple operating subsidiaries in both Dalian and Nanjing and a large-scale R&D and production base in Dalian.

For more information, please visit www.cbak.com.cn

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For More Information: 

CBAK Energy Technology, Inc.
Ms. Yuna Pei 
Phone: +86-0411-39185900
Email: IR@cbak.com.cn

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