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ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is helping kids keep doing while its in-store Kids Workshop classes are paused, donating more than 500,000 Kids Workshop kits over the past four months to more than 100 nonprofit organizations and schools across the country. Various organizations nationwide including Boys & Girls Club of America, ToolBank and YMCA received kits. The company will continue to donate kits until workshops resume in person.

To inspire young doers without leaving their homes, The Home Depot has also partnered with social media influencers to bring traditional Kids Workshop classes to life. New kids’ virtual projects are being added to the collection monthly to keep kids engaged.  In addition to the donation to nonprofit organizations, Kids Workshop kits are available for free in-store pickup on the first Saturday of each month. Some traditional Kids Workshop project kits, like the «Tool Bench» and the «Soccer Game» are available for purchase on www.homedepot.com. The new content for children is available at www.homedepot.com/c/kids.

«While our in-store classes are on hold, we’re thrilled to continue to support the next generation of doers through our nonprofit partners and online workshop programs,» said Ted Decker, executive vice president of merchandising at The Home Depot. «Home Depot Kids Workshops have been a staple of our brand since the program launched in 1997, giving more than 60 million children their first DIY experiences during that time.»

To share know-how with adults, The Home Depot has also launched free live-streaming workshops led by expert associates to help «doers get more done» without leaving their homes. The first series of virtual classes, «Homeowner 101» is aimed to equip new homeowners with the tools and knowledge they need to take on the projects and repairs that come with any house. The «Homeowner 101» series includes live-steaming courses in homeowner basics including «Homeowner 101: Systems,» «Homeowner 101: Indoor,» and «Homeowner 101: Outdoor.» Virtual classes on core DIY topics, like drywall repair, painting and tiling will be added this fall.

Additional on demand how-to videos are available for doers, both children and adults, on The Home Depot YouTube channel. Online video guides come in a variety of topics ranging from «How to Plant Flowers» to «How to Unclog a Toilet.»  You can find additional information about The Home Depot’s workshops at https://www.homedepot.com/workshops.  

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,293 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations today announces the 2021 Mazda CX-3 will arrive in dealerships next month, offering fans contemporary styling and engaging driving dynamics in a subcompact crossover. The CX-3 will continue to offer premium features as standard to stand out from the competition while providing a wide range of options for those looking for an ideal entryway into the Mazda family.

The 2021 Mazda CX-3 will continue to be offered in a Sport trim with the four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.0, rated to deliver up to 148 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. Equipped with standard front-wheel drive and paired with a quick-shifting Skyactiv-Drive six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode and Sport mode help create an engaging driving experience. For those looking to venture beyond the city, Mazda’s predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive is available on the CX-3.

Mazda CX-3 Sport is packaged with substances and style throughout. Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Active Driving Display and automatic climate control are standard features. The subcompact crossover is benefited by a seven-inch, full-color touchscreen display with Mazda Connect™, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio and a six-speaker audio system. These features can be safely accessed through the multi-function commander knob or steering wheel mounted controls. Other premium standard features include electronic parking brake with auto-hold feature, push button start, remote keyless illuminated entry system, power windows with one-touch automatic up/down feature for the driver side and cloth seats.

Helpful for navigating the busy city, the extensive suite of i-Activsense safety features are standard on the 2021 CX-3 Sport. For 2021, the Advanced Smart City Brake Support has been enhanced with Night Pedestrian Detection. Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function is helpful for extended drives or congested commutes. Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Control all join Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and a rearview camera are all standard safety features.

CX-3 Sport upholds modern styling for subcompact crossovers. Featuring all LED exterior lighting as standard, such as headlights, taillights and daytime running lights. To add function to form, the LED headlights have automatic on/off, a feature that has been enhanced for 2021, and automatic leveling capabilities. Rain-sensing windshield wipers provide continence and complement the rear window wiper. To bring the entire package together, the CX-3 is styled with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a roof spoiler, shark fin antenna, dual stainless-steel exhaust outlets and an understated black front grille design that brings greater depth and distinction.

MSRP² FOR THE 2021 MAZDA CX-3 IS AS FOLLOWS:

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is helping kids keep doing while its in-store Kids Workshop classes are paused, donating more than 500,000 Kids Workshop kits over the past four months to more than 100 nonprofit organizations and schools across the country. Various organizations nationwide including Boys & Girls Club of America, ToolBank and YMCA received kits. The company will continue to donate kits until workshops resume in person.

To inspire young doers without leaving their homes, The Home Depot has also partnered with social media influencers to bring traditional Kids Workshop classes to life. New kids’ virtual projects are being added to the collection monthly to keep kids engaged.  In addition to the donation to nonprofit organizations, Kids Workshop kits are available for free in-store pickup on the first Saturday of each month. Some traditional Kids Workshop project kits, like the «Tool Bench» and the «Soccer Game» are available for purchase on www.homedepot.com. The new content for children is available at www.homedepot.com/c/kids.

«While our in-store classes are on hold, we’re thrilled to continue to support the next generation of doers through our nonprofit partners and online workshop programs,» said Ted Decker, executive vice president of merchandising at The Home Depot. «Home Depot Kids Workshops have been a staple of our brand since the program launched in 1997, giving more than 60 million children their first DIY experiences during that time.»

To share know-how with adults, The Home Depot has also launched free live-streaming workshops led by expert associates to help «doers get more done» without leaving their homes. The first series of virtual classes, «Homeowner 101» is aimed to equip new homeowners with the tools and knowledge they need to take on the projects and repairs that come with any house. The «Homeowner 101» series includes live-steaming courses in homeowner basics including «Homeowner 101: Systems,» «Homeowner 101: Indoor,» and «Homeowner 101: Outdoor.» Virtual classes on core DIY topics, like drywall repair, painting and tiling will be added this fall.

Additional on demand how-to videos are available for doers, both children and adults, on The Home Depot YouTube channel. Online video guides come in a variety of topics ranging from «How to Plant Flowers» to «How to Unclog a Toilet.»  You can find additional information about The Home Depot’s workshops at https://www.homedepot.com/workshops.  

About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,293 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — OneTrust today announced the Irish DPC Cookies Fast Track Program, providing organizations with the resources needed to get up and running with cookie compliance before the Irish Data Protection Commission’s (DPC) October 5, 2020 deadline. These fast track resources will help organizations get same-day support and guidance to implement a cookie compliance solution according to DPC guidelines before the end of the grace period.

Fast track your Irish DPC cookies implementation today with OneTrust

In April 2020, the DPC published updated guidance on the use of cookies and tracking technologies following an examination of their use on a range of different websites. In this report, the DPC noted there will be an increase in enforcement against non-compliant businesses beginning on October 5, 2020. The DPC’s key focuses for non-compliance include setting cookies based on implied consent, marketing and analytics cookies, and the inability to change or withdraw consent.

With OneTrust’s Irish Cookies Fast Track Program, organizations can fast track their cookie compliance with same-day access to a range of resources. With the October 5 deadline quickly approaching, OneTrust’s program will allow organizations to easily create, customize and publish their cookie banner and preference center to capture valid consent for cookies and block cookies and trackers from being deployed until that consent is given.

OneTrust’s Irish DPC Cookies Fast Track Program offers customers same-day access to:

• Their OneTrust tenant
• Step-by-step implementation guides and a range of resources
• Implementation webinars and Q&A
• Pre-configured cookie banner & preference center templates
• 24/7 support

Fast track your Irish DPC cookies implementation today with OneTrust

«With the October 5 deadline fast approaching, we want to ensure our customers are ready and have the resources they need to be compliant with the DPC’s guidance on cookies and tracking technologies,» said Kabir Barday, OneTrust CEO and Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP). «With OneTrust’s Irish Cookies Fast Track Program, organizations can start their implementation same day and have access to key resources to implement a compliant program.»

Fast track your Irish DPC cookies implementation today with OneTrust. For additional information or to request a demo, visit OneTrust.com. 

About OneTrust 
OneTrust is the #1 most widely used technology platform to help organizations be more trusted, and operationalize privacy, security, data governance, and compliance programs. More than 6,000 customers, including half of the Fortune 500, use OneTrust to build integrated programs that comply with the CCPA, GDPR, LGPD, PDPA, ISO27001, and hundreds of the world’s privacy, security, and compliance frameworks.

The OneTrust platform is powered by the OneTrust Athena™ AI and robotic automation engine, and our offerings include:  

• OneTrust Privacy – Privacy Management Software 
• OneTrust PreferenceChoice™ – Consent and Preference Management Software 
• OneTrust Vendorpedia™ – Third-Party Risk Management Software and Cyber Risk Exchange 
• OneTrust GRC – Integrated Risk Management Software 
• OneTrust DataDiscovery™ – AI-Powered Discovery and Classification 
• OneTrust DataGovernance – Governance and Metadata Management 
• OneTrust Ethics – Compliance and Ethics Software 
• OneTrust DataGuidance™ – Regulatory Research Software 

To learn more, visit OneTrust.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. 

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — SCAN Health Plan^®, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, today announced the first phase launch of artificial intelligence (AI) based predictive models designed to improve health outcomes and inform benefit and service design. This implementation will improve SCAN’s ability to identify high-needs members and provide tailored interventions to help avoid or reduce hospitalizations.

«At SCAN our goal is to support our members at every stage of their journey and utilizing advanced technology, such as AI, enables us to do so on a much more proactive basis,» said Josh Goode, SCAN chief information officer. «As our members’ needs evolve, the KenSci platform allows us to better interpret the needs behind the data so that we can respond with programs and services to help keep them healthy and independent.»

As a part of the first phase implementation, SCAN and KenSci, a system of intelligence for healthcare, have launched explainable AI models for healthcare, enabling SCAN to identify members at risk of Hospitalization for Potentially Preventable Complications* (HPC) as well as those eligible for Nursing Facility Level of Care (NFLOC). The platform provides SCAN with insights, proactively identifying members potentially at risk for specific disease states allowing for early interventions. In addition, SCAN is using machine learning (ML) techniques that are routine across consumer applications but new to healthcare in helping identify gaps in care to improve the management of chronic conditions.

«The volume and veracity of data opens up immense possibilities for healthcare organizations to transform the way they support their plan members,» said Samir Manjure, co-founder & CEO, KenSci. «We are excited to work with SCAN and appreciate their expertise in developing these tools to meet the needs of seniors. Together, there is tremendous opportunity to impact the health of older adults.»

«Data is a critical asset in modern healthcare and harnessing it appropriately provides invaluable insight,» said Moon Leung, SCAN senior vice president and chief informatics officer. «By leveraging KenSci’s AI expertise, we believe we can utilize our data to improve health outcomes and quality of life for many of our members.»

^*HPC measure is based on National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) HEDIS® technical specifications. For more details, please visit ncqa.org

About SCAN Health Plan
SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 220,000 members in California. Since its founding in 1977, SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent. Independence at Home, a SCAN community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers. SCAN also offers education programs, community funding, volunteer opportunities and other community services throughout our California service area. To learn more, visit scanhealthplan.com or facebook.com/scanhealthplan or follow us on Twitter @scanhealthplan.

About KenSci
KenSci’s machine learning powered risk prediction platform helps healthcare providers and payers intervene early by identifying clinical, financial and operational risk to save costs and lives. KenSci’s platform is engineered to ingest, transform and integrate healthcare data across clinical, claims, and patient generated sources. With a library of pre-built models and modular solutions, KenSci’s machine learning platform to integrates into existing workflows allowing health systems to better identify utilization, variation and improve hospital operations. With Explainable AI models for healthcare, KenSci is making risk-based prediction more efficient and accountable.

KenSci was incubated at University of Washington’s Center for Data Science at UW Tacoma and designed on the cloud with help from Microsoft’s Azure4Research grant program. KenSci is headquartered in Seattle, with offices in Singapore and Hyderabad. For more information, visit www.kensci.com.

 

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Creative Associates International is launching a specialized Center for Migration and Economic Stabilization to drive innovation and program responsiveness to this global phenomenon.

«Our launch is timely since the pandemic has generated new urgencies around migration,» says Creative President and CEO Leland Kruvant. «This Center will combine technical rigor and ingenuity with Creative’s on-the-ground programmatic experience to address the pressing challenges that lure migrants into risking it all.»

The Center for Migration and Economic Stabilization builds on Creative’s 2019 groundbreaking research on the drivers of migration from Central America’s Northern Triangle.  

Pablo Maldonado, Creative’s Chief Operating Officer, says those motivations to migrate North remain as present as ever and will combine with the effects of COVID-19 to generate a powerful impetus to migrate.

«Migration is connected and overlaps with other systemic challenges facing Central America, West Africa and elsewhere,» Maldonado says. «Unfortunately, long-standing development challenges will intersect with the economic hardship of COVID-19 to create a perfect storm for migration. We will see shifts in migration activity and trends, including changing attitudes, internal migration and relocations across borders all caused by the economic squeeze.»

The Center for Migration and Economic Stabilization will serve as a hub of thought leadership on the issue both as a cause and byproduct of other development challenges challenges. The Center has a pointed focus on serving the underserved, those who are not typically touched by more traditional economic development, including youth, women and those working in informal economies.

The Center will continue and expand on Creative’s earlier migration pursuits, including methodical data gathering to track migration and its drivers, demystification of popular migration beliefs that are not supported by evidence and, more broadly, the creation of programs that are material to the decision to migrate — mostly in the economic arena, Maldonado says. 

«The Center will help us stay at the forefront of understanding these issues and ultimately lead to better, locally focused programming to mitigate the causes of migration. It will be a much-needed resource for fresh thinking on migration,» Maldonado says. 

Thought leader, practitioner to direct the Center 

The Center for Migration and Economic Stabilization is led by noted expert Manuel Orozco, Ph.D., who joined Creative after more than 20 years at the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, D.C. 

Orozco, a recognized researcher and analyst of global migration flows, including remittances, will complement Creative’s technical expertise in economic growth, youth, education, governance, citizen security and more to enrich programming and identify opportunities to respond thoughtfully to migration.  

Most recently Senior Director of Remittances and Development at the Inter-American Dialogue, Orozco also led Creative’s 2019 study into the drivers of migration from Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Details may be seen at: https://www.saliendo-adelante.com 

«After getting to know Creative’s high-caliber work and its dedication to fully understanding the causes of migration, I’m honored by the opportunity to join the team and help Creative continue being a leader on this global topic,» Orozco says. «Through the Center, I hope to provide valuable insights to ensure that Creative’s programs help mitigate the causes of migration.»  

The need for additional expertise and leadership on migration became more urgent as COVID-19 spread across the globe, leaving already fragile communities reeling and indicating a major impact on migration patterns for years to come.  

«We know that COVID-19 will have a profound effect on migration,» Maldonado says. «With the creation of the Center for Migration and Economic Stabilization, we can meet this looming challenge and better serve communities and families grappling with the fallout of the pandemic.»  

Orozco will convene a panel on COVID-19 and remittances at this year’s virtual Central America Donors Forum. Click here for more information and to register.  

In addition to his new role at Creative, Orozco is a Senior Migration Fellow for the Center for International Development at Harvard University and Senior Migration and Remittances Advisor for the International Fund for Agricultural Development. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. in public administration and Latin American studies, and a B.A. in international relations from the National University of Costa Rica.

ABOUT CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL

Creative Associates International works with underserved communities by sharing expertise and experience in education, elections, economic growth, governance and transitions from conflict to peace.

Creative has grown to become one of the leaders among the U.S. private sector implementers of global development projects. Creative is minority owned and operated. 

To learn more about Creative Associates International, please visit: http://www.CreativeAssociatesInternational.com 

Contact: Michael J. Zamba, communications@creativedc.com

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