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The Hermitage Hotel Announces New Restaurant Partnership With Renowned Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hermitage Hotel today announced a newly forged partnership with internationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur and culinary innovator Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who will oversee the direction of all culinary operations at the hotel. Celebrated for his Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, Vongerichten will introduce fresh, compelling and sophisticated culinary experiences for a new generation of…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hermitage Hotel today announced a newly forged partnership with internationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur and culinary innovator Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who will oversee the direction of all culinary operations at the hotel. Celebrated for his Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, Vongerichten will introduce fresh, compelling and sophisticated culinary experiences for a new generation of Nashvillians and guests. The centerpiece of the partnership will be a new destination restaurant and café at The Hermitage. Construction is underway, and the new venues will make their debut in the fall of 2021.

«As I look ahead to my Nashville debut, I could not have asked for a more fitting locale than the city’s exquisite Grand Dame, The Hermitage Hotel,» said Vongerichten. «I am inspired by the bounty of the American South and look forward to honoring the recipes, flavors and traditions of the region, while also presenting a global perspective at this beloved and iconic Music City landmark.»

One of the world’s most notable culinary talents, Vongerichten is admired for his acumen as a chef, tastemaker and visionary, responsible for 39 acclaimed restaurants in New York City, Miami, London, Paris, Shanghai and other gateway cities around the world. From concept, menu and interior design, to staff training and guest experience, Vongerichten is thoroughly involved in the development of the culinary program at The Hermitage Hotel, which began with his visit to Nashville in 2020.

«We can imagine no greater complement to The Hermitage Hotel than to welcome the inimitable Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten to lead our culinary program,» said co-owners Robert and Molly Hardie. «As we usher in a new era, we are delighted that Jean-Georges has chosen The Hermitage to serve as his Nashville presence. We look forward to welcoming guests new and old to experience Jean-Georges’ distinguished culinary stylings at The Hermitage Hotel.»

Vongerichten’s new restaurant at The Hermitage will welcome guests with elevated, yet approachable cuisine showcasing the abundance of Tennessee’s regional produce, some of which will be sourced from the hotel’s own Garden at Glen Leven. His menu will be inspired by the seasonal ingredients and culinary traditions of the South and will incorporate his signature plant-based offerings and oven-fired pizzas. Vongerichten will also oversee all food and beverage concepts for weddings, meetings and other high-profile events at The Hermitage.

Setting the perfect stage for elevated new cuisine, the Hermitage’s restaurant will undergo a modern design update from Thomas Juul-Hansen, including a brand new, state-of-the-art kitchen visible from the dining room. The design mastermind behind Vongerichten’s restaurants has conceived a glamorous, yet understated restaurant and bar space that will introduce timeless warmth and ambiance. Juul-Hansen will utilize a simple palette of natural materials – metal, wood, leather and stone – and dramatic lighting from the world-renowned Hervé Descottes of L’Observatoire International designed to uplift the restaurant’s iconic arched ceiling. All furnishings, from the mother-of-pearl pendant lamps to the seating, tables and curved banquettes, will be entirely bespoke to The Hermitage Hotel and crafted specifically for the space.

A new, expanded restaurant entrance will be directly accessible from Sixth Avenue, underscoring the establishment as a dining destination unto itself. Tucked into an adjacent space of the hotel, a charming new café will make its debut under Vongerichten’s direction. The light-filled space with casually elegant indoor and outdoor seating will evolve throughout the course of the day, serving as a coffee bar with an array of pastries in morning, shifting to offer casual take-away fare mid-day before ultimately serving as a wine bar with small bites and curated cocktails in the evening. As a final flourish, Juul-Hansen has designed a counterpart to The Hermitage’s iconic Art Deco men’s restroom: a glamorous, pink marble ladies’ room that promises to be equally photo-worthy.

«I am elated to share the news of our partnership with the celebrated Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten,» said Dee Patel, managing director of The Hermitage Hotel. «As a long-time admirer of Jean-Georges’ culinary skill, I am thrilled to watch him create a new, world-class dining experience at The Hermitage Hotel. It is sure to be unlike any that Nashville has ever seen.»

Known as Nashville’s original million-dollar property, The Hermitage Hotel is a timeless icon of refined Southern hospitality and best-in-class, five-star service. To learn more about The Hermitage Hotel, please visit TheHermitageHotel.com or follow the hotel on Instagram and Facebook.

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About The Hermitage Hotel
Set in the heart of Downtown Nashville, The Hermitage Hotel is the city’s original million-dollar property, home to a rich history deeply rooted in the spirit of the region. The cherished National Historic Landmark stands as a timeless icon of refined Southern hospitality, featuring 122 luxurious guest rooms and suites and distinctive Beaux Arts architecture. The Hermitage Hotel is committed to the preservation of local heritage, demonstrated by their partnership with The Land Trust for Tennessee. Since 2008, the hotel has raised over $1,000,000 to support the conservation of over 85,000 acres, comprised of scenic trails, state parks and urban spaces. On a two-acre plot at nearby Glen Leven Farm, The Hermitage Hotel cultivates an heirloom period garden, growing produce to be utilized in seasonal cuisine. For more information, please visit TheHermitageHotel.com.

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Martha Dickerson | Anna Hubbard
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hermitagehotel@murphyobrien.com
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Leading Ocean Scientists to Advise, Evaluate Running Tide’s Ocean-Based Climate Solution

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ocean Visions has convened a panel of experts from leading ocean-research and academic institutions to work with Running Tide to further evaluate and advise on Running Tide’s ocean-based climate solution that uses kelp for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The proposed solution…

PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ocean Visions has convened a panel of experts from leading ocean-research and academic institutions to work with Running Tide to further evaluate and advise on Running Tide’s ocean-based climate solution that uses kelp for carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The proposed solution has potential for gigaton-scale sequestration, a leap towards maintaining liveable conditions on Earth.

«Ocean Visions involvement is critical to our mission at Running Tide,» says Marty Odlin, Running Tide CEO and Founder. «Collaborations between academia and our team will expedite our goal of removing carbon dioxide on the gigaton scale in the coming years.»

Running Tide’s world class design, engineering, and ocean science teams will be working directly with this independent panel of scientific experts to improve the quality and integrity of Running Tide’s data gathering and analysis efforts.

Running Tide’s proprietary systems accelerate the natural process of seaweed sinking to the deep ocean, acting as a safe and permanent geological carbon sink. Running Tide is seeding microfarms of kelp, a macroalgae, in a number of onshore and offshore experiments. Proven expertise in ocean safe materials engineering and robust machine learning models allow Running Tide to avoid negative secondary ecological impacts and determine where the microfarms sink to maximize sequestered carbon. Using the power of the sun, ocean currents, and gravity, Running Tide promises to be the most efficient carbon capture system in the world.

The panel identified by Ocean Visions, convened under a partnership with Grantham Environmental Trust to advance ocean-based climate solutions, will serve as independent advisors to Running Tide, providing both scientific and technical advice. The assembled team will evaluate Running Tide innovations, advise on methods of field testing, and support impact analysis and optimization. Ocean Visions’ independent evaluation of experiment results will provide external verification of outcomes. Ocean Visions and Running Tide share a common interest to expedite the testing of this kelp solution to determine its role in the fight and reversal of climate change.

About Ocean Visions Inc.
Ocean Visions is a non-profit organization whose mission is to transform science and engineering into ocean solutions. Ocean Visions works to identify, evaluate, develop, test, demonstrate and ultimately deploy equitable, durable, and scalable solutions to the ocean’s most pressing environmental challenges.

About Running Tide Technologies, Inc.
Running Tide, a Portland, Maine-based startup, is developing new hardware and software technologies that harness the power of the ocean to fight climate change. Running Tide is targeting three critical areas: reimagining sustainable food systems by increasing access to ultra-healthy proteins, restoring ecosystems up and down the coast, and sequestering large volumes of excess carbon from the atmosphere and oceans using kelp.

Media Contacts:
Justine Simon, Project Executive, Running Tide (justine@runningtide.com)
Brad Ack, Executive Director, Ocean Visions (brad.ack@oceanvisions.org)

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Noted African American developers advance plans for Angels Landing, a twin-tower hotel project in the heart of downtown L.A.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two acclaimed African American developers – Victor MacFarlane of MacFarlane Partners and R. Donahue Peebles of The Peebles Corporation – are doubling-down on their multi-million-dollar effort to bring thousands of new jobs and economic benefits to the nation’s second-largest city as development partners of <a target="_blank"…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Two acclaimed African American developers – Victor MacFarlane of MacFarlane Partners and R. Donahue Peebles of The Peebles Corporation – are doubling-down on their multi-million-dollar effort to bring thousands of new jobs and economic benefits to the nation’s second-largest city as development partners of Angels Landing, their $2 billion twin-tower luxury hotel project in downtown L.A.’s Bunker Hill neighborhood.

MacFarlane and Peebles are majority-owner principals of Angels Landing Partners, LLC, the development partnership responsible for conceiving, designing, building, and operating Angels Landing. The partnership was officially selected by L.A. City officials at the conclusion of the city’s competitive bid process in 2017. Their partnership’s intentions are firmly focused on completing construction of Angels Landing before elite athletes, sports officials and tourists worldwide converge in L.A. for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games.

Victor B. MacFarlane, chairman and CEO, MacFarlane Partners said, «Angels Landing aligns well with many of the projects we have built in the past 30 years throughout the U.S., including two residential developments recently completed near Pershing Square.»

«The foundation of our business has always been to strengthen communities where we do business,» Mr. MacFarlane said. «We believe we can help communities prosper. We know Angels Landing will have a significant positive impact on L.A.’s economy. The ripple effect of Angels Landing’s substantial economic and employment activity will reverberate throughout L.A. County by providing good-paying union jobs to construct our hotel project and extensive career opportunities when the project is completed, and its hotels are open to the public. We have spent more than $10 million to move our project forward. We’re not letting the coronavirus pandemic slow us down. We anticipate our project entitlement this year,» he added.

Angels Landing is comprised of two towers, each anchored by its own five-star hotel. In addition to the hotels, the development will feature an expansive modern urban park – known as Angels Landing Plaza – designed to serve as a pedestrian-centered, transit-adjacent, open space environment in the heart of downtown L.A.

R. Donahue Peebles, Chairman and CEO, The Peebles Corporation said, «Equity and inclusion are bedrock principles at the Peebles Corporation. My success is predicated on opportunities I received because of those two important tenets. I have built an impressive collection of commercial and residential projects in New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and other U.S. cities.»

«In each city, I’ve been most excited about using my influence to empower Black-owned, Latino-owned, and women-owned business leaders. My company works diligently to help minority-owned enterprises grow their businesses through procurement contracts established through our development projects,» Mr. Peebles said.

According to an analysis prepared by BJH Advisors, LLC., more than 8,300 new jobs will be created during Angels Landing’s project design and construction. The New York City-based firm’s report estimates Angels Landing would additionally create more than 800 permanent jobs in downtown L.A. An estimated 500 jobs would be created by vendors in the L.A. County region providing good and services to the two luxury hotels.

In addition to new job creation, the BJH Advisors analysis projects Angels Landing would give L.A.’s local economy a $1.6 billion boost and contribute $731 million to local worker’s earnings during its construction. The project would generate as estimated 12 million in recurring tax revenues and $2.4 million annually in local property tax revenues, according to the report.

«With Angels Landing, the transformative impact of empowerment and economic inclusion will be felt by an array of businesses, including Latino- and Asian-owned businesses. We have committed to a goal of 30% M/WBE contracting across the board for our project. We’re raising the bar for economic inclusion for development projects in Los Angeles,» Mr. Peebles added.

Angels Landing Plaza will frame the angular, multi-level Bunker Hill site as a publicly accessible, privately managed park amenity, establishing it as a vibrant, inviting, and treasured locale for L.A.’s downtown neighborhood residents, weekday commuters, nightlife seekers, tourists, and hotel guests. L.A.’s historic Angel’s Flight funicular will operate on its hillside-climbing route contiguous to the Angels Landing development.

«With our commitment to Angels Landing, we are committing to the future of downtown Los Angeles. Despite the millions of dollars expended so far to keep our project on-track, and notwithstanding the strong pandemic-induced recessionary pressures on L.A.’s economy, we continue to push hard to make our plans for Angels Landing a reality. Having recently completed our Park Fifth apartment complex, a two-building development adjacent to Pershing Square, Angels Landing represents our continued faith in the economic future of downtown Los Angeles,» Mr. MacFarlane said.

Mr. Peebles said, «2020 was a trying year for nearly every sector in the business world. And the first three quarters of 2021 may be equally challenging. But we’ve faced big challenges in the past and always managed to prevail. The success of our development businesses is a testament to our drive and commitment to build projects that improve the quality of life in the communities where they’re built.»

Mr. MacFarlane said, «The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been significant this year. Some of those negative economic impacts, such as lagging job growth, are projected to extend well into 2021. But pessimistic economic indicators and projections have not shaken our resolve to build Angels Landing. We’re making our investment to create new jobs for L.A. area residents. We’re confident Angels Landing will help the L.A. economy rebound and gain strength. Angels Landing will create thousands of jobs that will result in millions of dollars circulating throughout the L.A. region providing a needed boost to small businesses.»

Angels Landing Partners, LLC | AT-A-GLANCE

MacFarlane Partners – Victor MacFarlane – macfarlanepartners.com
MacFarlane Partners has provided real estate investment management services to institutional investors via commingled funds and separate accounts since 1987. MacFarlane Partners has managed real estate separate accounts on behalf of more than 25 institutional investors, including the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the pension plans of AT&T, General Motors, United Technologies and Verizon. MacFarlane Partners focuses exclusively on investments that promote smart growth, urban revitalization and sustainability in urban and high-density suburban submarkets of select «Gateway Cities» within the United States with the objective to achieve investment success while making a difference in the communities in which we invest.

MacFarlane Partners | Development Project Portfolio (Partial):
Park Fifth, a 24-story, transit adjacent downtown L.A. high-rise consisting of 347 rental apartments, 360-degree-view rooftop deck and 5,300 square feet of retail space. Trademark, a seven-story, transit adjacent residential building with 313 rental apartments, 14,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard and street-level retail space across from L.A.’s historic Pershing Square. Legacy at Westwood, a multifamily residential property developed on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. South Bay Galleria, a Redondo Beach, Calif., regional mall. 1100 Wilshire, an office high-rise in downtown Los Angeles that was converted to residential use. Ladera Center, a neighborhood shopping center in the Ladera Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Metropolitan Lofts, a rental apartment community built in downtown Los Angeles. Wilshire Vermont Station, a mixed-use community built atop a subway station along the Mid-Wilshire Corridor of Los Angeles. The Hotel & Residences at L.A. Live, a 54-story high-rise built adjacent to the Staples Center and the LA Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles.

The Peebles Corporation – Don Peebles – peeblescorp.com
The Peebles Corporation is a privately held national real estate investment and development company specializing in residential, hospitality, retail and mixed-use commercial properties. The company has corporate offices in New York City, Miami, and Washington D.C. Founded in 1983 by Don Peebles, the company has become an industry leader with a portfolio of active and completed developments totaling more than 10 million square feet and $8 billion in the gateway cities of New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Charlotte, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Through construction excellence, sustainable practices, historic preservation and innovative design, every project is strategically selected to achieve transformative results for the company and community.

Peebles Corp. | Development Project Portfolio (Partial):
Brooklyn Village (Charlotte, NC) a 3,000,000 square-foot mixed-use (apartments, hotels, office space and ground level retail) public-private partnership with Mecklenburg County. Viola Back Bay (Boston, MA) a 400,000 square-foot landmark mixed-use (condominiums, 175-room boutique lifestyle hotel, retail and community space) public-private partnership with MassDOT. 108 Leonard Street (New York City, NY) a 400,000 square-foot (landmark luxury condominiums, parking facility and 15,000 square-foot community space) public-private partnership with the NYCEDC. 1801 Vine Street (Philadelphia, PA) a 250,000 square-foot (200-room landmark hotel and historic neo-classical courthouse preservation) public-private partnership with PAID. SLS Hotel and Residences (Washington, D.C.) a 50,000 square-foot (175-room luxury hotel and residences) public-private partnership with DMPED. The Royal Palm Hotel (Miami Beach, FL) a 350,000 square-foot (17-story, twin tower hotel preservation with new construction) public private partnership with City of Miami Beach. The Residences at The Bath Club (Miami Beach, FL) a 675,000 square-foot (107-unit condominium tower plus six ocean-front villas with amenities comparable to a 5-star hotel). Courtyard by Marriott Convention Center (Washington, D.C.) a 135,000 square-foot (188-room ornate landmark hotel built within a restored circa 1891 bank building near Smithsonian Mall).

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Navistar Shares Vision Of Opportunity For Service Technicians

LISLE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) and its International® dealer network are building momentum through their TECH EmPOWERment initiative, which is supplying accredited technical schools with valuable training equipment, real-world advisory counsel and insights into the opportunities available to aspiring technicians.

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LISLE, Ill., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) and its International® dealer network are building momentum through their TECH EmPOWERment initiative, which is supplying accredited technical schools with valuable training equipment, real-world advisory counsel and insights into the opportunities available to aspiring technicians.

The program’s new website, www.internationaltrucks.com/support/tech-empowerment, shares valuable information on the great career opportunities available to service technicians in the transportation industry. The site provides information on becoming a technician; applying to dealership jobs; dealer/school partnerships; and military recruitment placement, including the company’s Service Allies initiative.

«We’re excited about the accelerating pace of equipment donations and other support that Navistar and our dealer network are providing to qualified technical schools nationwide,» said Ana Salcido, manager, Technician Recruitment, Navistar. «This new website complements that support with useful information aimed at those entering the workforce, showcasing the opportunities and benefits of this profession.»

The site includes statistics and information about this career path, as well as testimonials from service managers, instructors and service technicians. The site also offers recent graduates and qualified technicians the opportunity to search and apply directly for open service positions throughout the International® truck and IC Bus® dealer networks.

On top of the new website, Salcido cited the accelerating pace of dealer equipment donations to participating technical schools in recent months. During the fourth quarter of Navistar’s 2020 fiscal year, donations were made to four educational institutions:

«In all, nine institutions received donations during fiscal 2020,» Salcido said.

During the first quarter of the company’s 2021 fiscal year, donations have already been made to 10 institutions, including:

Building on this commitment to technical schools, Salcido cited the importance of getting the word out to a new generation of technicians and potential technicians.

«Our Navistar 4.0 business strategy includes a strong commitment to customer uptime, and we know that having skilled technicians in the service department is a key component of that uptime promise,» Salcido said. «The new TECH EmPOWERment site will drive more recruitment to the company’s dealer network, educating prospective technicians about the benefits of working at any of over 700 International® truck and IC Bus® dealer locations.»

Visit www.InternationalTrucks.com/dealernetwork to find a nearby dealer.

About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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The Home Depot presentará teleconferencia de resultados para el cuarto trimestre y el año fiscal 2020 este 23 de febrero

ATLANTA, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, el minorista especializado en reformas para el hogar más grande del mundo, anunció hoy que presentará su teleconferencia de resultados para el cuarto trimestre y año fiscal 2020 este martes, 23 de febrero a las 9:00 a. m., hora del este.

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ATLANTA, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, el minorista especializado en reformas para el hogar más grande del mundo, anunció hoy que presentará su teleconferencia de resultados para el cuarto trimestre y año fiscal 2020 este martes, 23 de febrero a las 9:00 a. m., hora del este.

La transmisión virtual estará disponible a través de http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations en el ícono «Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call». La grabación de la transmisión virtual quedará en archivo y estará disponible aproximadamente desde el mediodía del 23 de febrero.

The Home Depot es el minorista especializado en reformas para el hogar más grande del mundo, con 2,296 tiendas minoristas en los 50 estados, el Distrito de Columbia, Puerto Rico, las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos, Guam, 10 provincias canadienses y México. En el año fiscal 2019, The Home Depot registró ventas por $110,200 millones y ganancias por $11,200 millones. La compañía emplea a más de 400,000 asociados. Las acciones de The Home Depot se negocian en la Bolsa de Nueva York (NYSE: HD) y están incluidas en el promedio industrial Dow Jones y el índice Standard & Poor’s 500.

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Beware of Parked Debts on Your Credit Report

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Your credit report isn’t a parking lot, but that doesn’t stop dishonest collection agencies from treating it like one. Some collection agencies quietly place accounts on your credit report, giving you no warning, hoping you won’t notice until you’re in the middle of a major loan or job application. Under pressure, you’re more likely to pay up without question, so the debt doesn’t keep you from closing on your home, purchasing your car, or getting the…

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Your credit report isn’t a parking lot, but that doesn’t stop dishonest collection agencies from treating it like one. Some collection agencies quietly place accounts on your credit report, giving you no warning, hoping you won’t notice until you’re in the middle of a major loan or job application. Under pressure, you’re more likely to pay up without question, so the debt doesn’t keep you from closing on your home, purchasing your car, or getting the job. Here’s what you need to know about debt parking, from myFICO.

For more loan and credit education, visit myFICO’s blog at https://www.myfico.com/credit-education/blog

Parked debts may not be legitimate, and you could be paying for a debt that’s not yours, has already been paid, is outside the legally collectible time period, or is inflated beyond what you originally owed.

Just how bad is debt parking? The Federal Trade Commission recently took action against a debt collection agency that placed close to $100 million worth of fake or questionable accounts onto consumer credit reports and collected more than $24 million. This tactic, known as «debt parking,» violates debt collection and credit reporting laws.

Debt parking isn’t new. In 2014, the National Consumer Law Center recommended some ways the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) could help consumers deal with this unfair collection practice. The recent FTC action is the first of its kind but hopefully not the last.

Signs a Debt Has Been Parked on Your Credit Report

Since debt parking involves collectors covertly placing debts on your credit report, catching this sneaky tactic means being more diligent about monitoring your credit. An unexpected drop in your FICO® Score may be the first clue that a debt has been added to your credit report, especially if you’ve been making your monthly payments on time and you haven’t taken on any new debts. Collection accounts have a big impact on your credit, and your FICO Score can tumble if a new one is added to your credit report.

This shows why it’s so important to check your FICO Score regularly. A significant drop in your score is a sign to inspect your credit report closer for suspicious accounts. Without keeping track of your credit, you may not realize a fake collection account has been placed on your credit report until you apply for a mortgage, car loan, or job and your application is denied.

What Are Your Options?

Be cautious with all debt collection accounts, even if the debt seems familiar. Dig deeper to verify the debt belongs to you, that the amount is correct, that it’s within the timeframe for legal collection, and the collector has the right to collect on it.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act gives you the right to request this proof, in writing, from a debt collector. If the collector can’t cough up adequate proof of the debt, they must stop collecting on it. That includes listing the debt on your credit report.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives you the right to dispute inaccurate information that appears on your credit report. The reporting credit bureau is required to investigate the dispute and remove the account if the collection agency doesn’t verify the debt belongs to you.

In addition to monitoring your FICO® Score, check your credit reports from the three major credit bureaus before applying for a loan or job. This way, you can verify the information and clear up inaccuracies before you’re in the middle of the application process, where the stakes are much higher.

About myFICO
myFICO makes it easy to understand your credit with FICO® Scores, credit reports and alerts from all 3 bureaus. myFICO is the consumer division of FICO– get your FICO Scores from the people that make the FICO Scores.  For more information, visit https://www.myfico.com.

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Crowley and Watco Partner to Support Offshore Wind Energy

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Crowley and Watco are partnering to create a single-source terminal and supply chain management solution to support the emerging offshore wind industry.

With the growing…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Crowley and Watco are partnering to create a single-source terminal and supply chain management solution to support the emerging offshore wind industry.

With the growing number of wind projects planned for U.S. waters, the partnership brings together industry-leading project management and logistics experts who can provide a «one-stop-shop» for owners, operators, and local port authorities in support of the offshore wind industry.

«This partnership will provide turnkey services for the offshore wind industry in the area of terminal management,» said Lynda Patterson, senior vice president of Logistics, Watco. «Crowley and Watco will work together to leverage our respective expertise in logistics, project management, and energy support to create innovative solutions to meet full lifecycle project needs. «

Watco will use its skillset in onshore wind terminal management and ongoing relationships with OEMs to develop state-of-the-art terminal management offerings for the offshore wind industry. Watco and Crowley will collaborate to provide customized terminal design, project management, warehousing, logistics, supply chain management and equipment maintenance through their commercial expertise and curated supply chain networks.

Crowley will provide its offshore logistics offerings through the utilization of its Jones Act-compliant fleet of vessels, engineering services and cross-over expertise in oil and gas. This includes the design and operation of service operation vessels (SOVs), crew transfer vessels (CTVs), turbine maintenance, offshore substation repair and maintenance, and additional services necessary to sustain offshore wind energy operations.

«Crowley and Watco are partnering to deliver safe, reliable, comprehensive lifecycle services for the offshore wind sector,» said Jeff Andreini, vice president, New Energy division, Crowley. «We understand that wind power companies entering the U.S. market have big needs, including infrastructure and supply chain. We’ve engineered high performing equipment and logistics offerings to answer their needs, anchored by decades of experience to solve the challenges of both.»

Both Watco and Crowley are proud to be family-owned with uncompromising regard for safety, people, customers, and the environment.

About Crowley

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Crowley Holdings Inc. is the parent company of the 129-year-old Crowley Maritime Corporation, a privately-held, family- and employee-owned company that provides worldwide logistics, government, marine and energy solutions. Crowley operates with four business units: Crowley Logistics, a supply chain management division that includes logistics and ocean liner cargo transportation services; Crowley Shipping, which encompasses ownership, operations and management of conventional and dual fuel vessels, including tankers, container ships, multipurpose tugboats and barges; sustainable energy solutions for the emerging offshore wind and liquefied natural gas (LNG) sectors; engineering; project management; naval architecture and vessel construction management; Crowley Fuels, a fuel transportation, distribution and sales division in Alaska; and Crowley Solutions, which focuses on global government services and program management including, ship management, expeditionary logistics, technology solutions, energy solutions and freight transportation and logistics services. Additional information about Crowley, its subsidiaries and business units may be found at http://www.crowley.com.

About Watco

Watco Companies, LLC, is a leading transportation service and logistics company. Meeting customer needs on a day-to-day basis has enabled Watco to continually grow throughout our nearly 40-year history. Today, Watco provides transportation; material handling and warehousing; design and development; repair and custom projects for customers throughout North America and Australia. For more information, visit watco.com.

Media Contact

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Sheremetyevo Is One of the World’s Most Customer-Oriented Airports in the World During the Pandemic: Airports Council International

MOSCOW, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has been one of the world’s most customer-oriented airports during the pandemic, according to the <a target="_blank"…

MOSCOW, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport has been one of the world’s most customer-oriented airports during the pandemic, according to the Airports Council International (ACI). ACI has included Sheremetyevo in its Voice of the Customer list, which recognizes 140 airports worldwide that have made significant efforts to gather passenger feedback through the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) programme to help them better understand and respond to their customers’ needs and concerns during the pandemic.  

«The Voice of the Customer recognition celebrates the commitment of airports that continued listening to passengers and adapting processes and procedures to meet changing expectations of customer experience in response to COVID-19,» said ACI World CEO Luis Felipe de Oliveira. «As our industry works towards recovery, airports that listen to – and prioritize the needs and expectations of – customers will be better-placed to respond. ACI’s ASQ program gives airports the tools, objective measurement and benchmarking, for airports to gather information on the needs and expectations of customers and help drive their performance in response.»

ACI experts cited Sheremetyevo Airport for effectively conducting surveys among passengers on satisfaction with the quality of services during 2020 and responding promptly by introducing new services in the context of anti-epidemic restrictions.

«The recognition from ACI is a testament to the work that we have done to ensure passenger safety and comfort at Sheremetyevo over the last year. From the implementation and redesign of all of our terminals, the passenger is always at the forefront of our minds. We strive to provide a best-in-class experience for anyone passing through SVO,» stated Sheremetyevo Chairman of the Board of Directors Alexander Ponomarenko.  

In the second quarter of 2020, Sheremetyevo became the only airport in Europe with passenger traffic of more than 40 million in 2019 to continue to participate in the ASQ ACI research program. Participation in this program allowed the airport to obtain objective data on passenger satisfaction with the quality of airport services.

ACI’s Airport Service Quality (ASQ) provides airports with a 360-degree view of customer service management through a unique set of solutions. ACI helps nearly 400 airports around the world improve their customer experience by providing Community members with data based on proven experience at other airports, market research, management, and customer experience management.

Sheremetyevo Airport is among the TOP-5 airport hubs in Europe, the largest Russian airport in terms of passenger and cargo traffic. In 2020, the airport served 19 million 784 thousand passengers.

Sheremetyevo is the best airport in terms of quality of services in Europe, the absolute world leader in punctuality of flights, the recipient of the highest 5-star Skytrax rating.

You can find additional information at http://www.svo.aero.

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Beverage bag-in-box now recycle-ready with Liquibox innovation

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following the recent launch of Liquipure™, a new portfolio of sustainable flexible packaging, Liquibox introduces Liquipure ultra: a recycle-ready bag-in-box bag specially designed for medium to high barrier applications. The campaign tagline, «Sustainably Simple» emphasizes the environmental benefits associated with mono-material flexible packaging.

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RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following the recent launch of Liquipure™, a new portfolio of sustainable flexible packaging, Liquibox introduces Liquipure ultra: a recycle-ready bag-in-box bag specially designed for medium to high barrier applications. The campaign tagline, «Sustainably Simple» emphasizes the environmental benefits associated with mono-material flexible packaging.

Liquibox launches Liquipure™ ultra – a mono-material bag-in-box solution for post-mix, juice, water and other liquids.

For decades, products such as post-mix syrups, boxed water and boxed oils required multi-material laminates with nylon or metallized polyester for barrier strength, but the complicated structure makes the packaging extremely difficult to recycle. Liquibox’s new recycle-ready packaging uses advanced resin technology that is ultra-strong to provide reliable product protection, and yet sustainably simple, as the company calls it, to meet recyclability guidelines.

Driven by their company purpose to create a more sustainable future and bring new innovation to the market, Liquibox designed bag-in-box film that would meet guidelines set out by the most influential voices in sustainable packaging such as the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, CEFLEX, and the Association of Plastics Recyclers. Liquipure ultra not only improves recyclability – the mono-material structure also offers other sustainability benefits such as a 22% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional beverage bag-in-box bags.

The revolutionary packaging also checks the box for performance, as Liquipure ultra boasts a higher barrier than alternative nylon structures, allowing customers to extend the shelf life of their products. It meets the mechanical performance standards for beverage bag-in-box packaging, making it ideal for retail, food service or e-commerce use.

Liquipure ultra has already been successfully introduced into the post-mix syrup market, and Liquibox is currently working with customers to offer Liquipure ultra for higher-barrier applications such as wine, juice, and aseptic foods. At this time, Liquipure ultra is available in the U.S. and will reach European customers early in 2021.

With this innovation, Liquibox is driving toward their broader commitment to deliver packaging that is ready for the future. The switch to mono-material packaging is a key step toward improving the state of flexible packaging that fits within new government regulations around the world. It also answers the demands of many customers striving to meet sustainable packaging commitments by 2025 or 2030. Liquibox is excited to share more information on their approach to sustainability in their first Sustainability report which will be released in March 2021.

To learn more about Liquipure ultra, please visit the Liquibox website:
https://www.liquibox.com/liquipure-ultra 

About Liquibox
Founded in 1961, Liquibox is a global leader in liquid packaging and dispensing—working in partnership with customers to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that achieve sustainable performance. In February 2020, Liquibox acquired DS Smith’s flexible packaging and Worldwide Dispensers that are now working as one across 20 locations powered by a global workforce of nearly 1,500 employees. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia (USA). For more information, please visit www.liquibox.com and www.linkedin.com/company/liquibox.

For more information, contact Anastasia Khodakova, Global Marketing Director, at akhodakova@liquibox.com

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La tableta Sonim RS80 SmartScanner ya está disponible en Norteamérica y Europa

Primera tableta totalmente resistente de Sonim maximiza la productividad en entornos laborales exigentes

AUSTIN, Texas, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) ha…

Primera tableta totalmente resistente de Sonim maximiza la productividad en entornos laborales exigentes

AUSTIN, Texas, 9 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) ha anunciado hoy la disponibilidad comercial de su tableta RS80 SmartScanner en Norteamérica y Europa. Diseñada para servir a los trabajadores de la industria, servicios de campo y seguridad pública en entornos de trabajo exigentes, la RS80 es la primera tableta totalmente resistente en unirse a la línea de poductos ultra-resistentes de Sonim.  

Sonim RS80 SmartScanner Tablet Now Available in North America and Europe

La Sonim RS80 es una tableta de ocho pulgadas con un escáner de código de barras integrado que incluye una pantalla táctil apta para guantes, batería por turnos de alta capacidad, resistencia al agua y polvo y una variedad de características adicionales y capacidades para maximizar su funcionalidad en el trabajo. La RS80 está creada para durar y puede reducir el coste total de propiedad (TCO) en comparación con las tabletas del consumidor como resultado de su durabilidad demostrada mientras también mejora la experiencia de escáner de código de barras para trabajadores de primera línea que quieren capturar rápidamente grandes cantidades de datos.  

«Sonim está encantado de expandir nuestra oferta resistente con una tableta resistente de grado empresarial para nuestros clientes que necesitan capacidades de escaneado eficientes así como acceso a aplicaciones empresariales», dijo John Graff, CMO de Sonim. «Al igual que nuestra familia de dispositivos portátiles ultra-resistentes, Sonim también ofrece una amplia selección de accesorios para aplicación y nuestro software de SonimWare para asegurar que los clientes pueden desplegar con éxito una solución de movilidad resistente completa».

Las principales características son:

  • Sistema operativo Android 10
  • Escáner de código de barras integrado capaz de un escaneado rápido y fiable
  • Conectividad 4G LTE de alto ancho de banda
  • Una garantía completa de dos años líder en la industria
  • Una batería multi-turnos de alta capacidad, líder en la industria  
  • Pantalla táctil apta para guantes
  • Resistente al agua, a prueba de polvo, caídas y resistente a productos químicos
  • Puede limpiarse e higienizarse con lejía, alcohol isopropílico, y otros desinfectantes como sea necesario para minimizar el riesgo de contaminación  
  • Admite SonimWare Enterprise Mobility Software, un completo conjunto de herramientas de software, aplicación y servicios que ayudan a mejorar la gestión y la productividad

La RS80 está disponible a través de los socios de distribución de Sonim: Crossover en Norteamérica, y Capestone en el Reino Unido y Europa. Para aprender más sobre la RS80, haga clic aquí.

Acerca de Sonim
Sonim Technologies es un proveedor estadounidense líder de soluciones de movildidad ultra-resistentes diseñadas específicamente para trabajadores implicados físicamente en sus entornos laborales, a menudo puestos de misión crítica. La solución de Sonim incluye teléfonos móviles ultra-resistentes, una serie de accesorios industriales y aplicaciones de datos y flujo de trabajo que están diseñados colectivamente para aumentar la productividad del trabajador, comunicación y seguridad en el sitio de trabajo. Visite https://sonimtech.com/.

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