PortMiami And Carnival Cruise Line Break Ground On Terminal F, Future Home Of Carnival Celebration

MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Cruise Line and PortMiami today held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the state-of-the-art Terminal F which will serve as the homeport of Carnival Celebration, the line’s next Excel-class ship.  

MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Cruise Line and PortMiami today held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the state-of-the-art Terminal F which will serve as the homeport of Carnival Celebration, the line’s next Excel-class ship.  

Currently under construction in Finland, Carnival Celebration is set to debut in 2022, as part of the line’s 50th birthday festivities.  

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Carnival President Christine Duffy, along with county commissioners and construction partners, used ceremonial shovels to officially mark the beginning of construction on the expansive 471,000-square-foot facility which will be Carnival’s third terminal at the port and its largest in South Florida. 

Carnival Cruise Line got its start when the original «Fun Ship,» the TSS Mardi Gras, departed on its inaugural voyage from PortMiami in March 1972, starting a nearly 50-year relationship that has seen Carnival grow to become the World’s Most Popular Cruise Line and PortMiami earn the distinction as The Cruise Capital of the World. 

«I’m grateful to Carnival Cruise Line and Lemartec for their partnership with Miami-Dade County,» said Mayor Levine Cava. «Despite the global pandemic, today’s groundbreaking is another example of the growth happening at PortMiami – The Cruise Capital of the World – and how together, we can and we will continue to thrive.»

«We are proud of Carnival’s role in making Miami the cruise capital of the world, and today marks the continuation of an incredible 50-year partnership with PortMiami and Miami-Dade County. This expanded terminal built specifically for Carnival Celebration will make an incredible addition to the existing facilities at our largest embarkation port. My most sincere thanks to Mayor Levine Cava and all of the Miami-Dade officials who made this day possible,» said Duffy. 

«Both Lemartec and MasTec, like Carnival Cruise Line, are the classic American dream story, born in Miami. We are proud to have been chosen by PortMiami and Miami-Dade County to build this iconic terminal,» said Manny García-Tuñón, President of Lemartec Corporation, a MasTec Company, which is serving as the general contractor.

The terminal’s clean and open design by will allow for exceptional efficiency and flexibility to accommodate Carnival’s newest class of ships, maximizing use of technology to move guests through the embarkation process, providing a seamless boarding experience.

Carnival Celebration will offer a variety of innovations including an onboard roller coaster as well as a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system, part of Carnival Corporation’s «green cruising platform.» The ship will also offer a wide range of accommodation categories with 180 suites across 11 different categories, along with unique innovations created just for this vessel.

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Friendly Kia Promotes Fan-Favorite Kia Models and Incentive for Upcoming Big Game

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The NFL’s Big Game is coming to Raymond James Stadium and for the very first time one of the competing teams will be playing at its home stadium. Here in the Tampa Bay area, everyone is buzzing about the upcoming game and the feeling of celebration and cheer is in the air. With such a historic moment just days away, shoppers will find there’s no better time than now to get behind the wheel of a new Kia vehicle…

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The NFL’s Big Game is coming to Raymond James Stadium and for the very first time one of the competing teams will be playing at its home stadium. Here in the Tampa Bay area, everyone is buzzing about the upcoming game and the feeling of celebration and cheer is in the air. With such a historic moment just days away, shoppers will find there’s no better time than now to get behind the wheel of a new Kia vehicle from the Friendly Kia dealership.

Local drivers who are looking for a new vehicle to ride to the big game in will find the lineup of new Kia models at Friendly Kia fit the bill.

Friendly Kia has more than 300 new Kia vehicles in stock at the time of publication. Prospective buyers looking for a track-ready sports sedan will be drawn towards the range of 2021 Kia Stinger models in stock. The Stinger is capable of generating up to 365 horsepower and can launch from zero to 60 mpg in just 4.7 seconds.

The awarded 2021 Kia Sorento and 2021 Kia Telluride SUVs will appeal to the families of Tampa Bay looking for a full-size Kia option. The Sorento makes room for up to seven passengers and the Telluride makes room for eight.

Friendly Kia is hosting a variety of sales and incentives that will encourage shoppers to make the jump into a new Kia model. The dealership is offering customers a $300 Visa gift card with a qualifying new Kia lease or purchase as an added incentive.

Anyone can view the lineup of available models in the dealership’s showroom by visiting Friendly Kia online at friendlykia.com. Members of the dealership staff are available by phone to assist with any questions, 877-544-6706. Friendly Kia is located at 5819 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652 and is open seven days a week.

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Tyler Holt, Friendly Kia, 877-544-6706, tylerjholt@gmail.com

 

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FOX Bet, PokerStars & Stars Casino Launch with Highly Anticipated Suite of Sports Betting and Online Gaming Products in Michigan

PokerStars The World’s Largest Online Poker Product Becomes First to Launch in Michigan

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FOX Bet & PokerStars, the world’s largest and most popular online poker product, and Stars Casino today launch an incredible array of real money online gaming and betting brands in Michigan. From superior sports betting to poker, blackjack and much more, the in-app experience and…

PokerStars The World’s Largest Online Poker Product Becomes First to Launch in Michigan

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FOX Bet & PokerStars, the world’s largest and most popular online poker product, and Stars Casino today launch an incredible array of real money online gaming and betting brands in Michigan. From superior sports betting to poker, blackjack and much more, the in-app experience and shared wallet provides consumers with a variety of exciting ways to play and engage, revolutionizing the fan experience.

FOX Bet Sportsbook, PokerStars and Stars Casino launch in Michigan today

As the leading operator of online poker in Pennsylvania, PokerStars, grants Michiganders access to its world-class suite of industry-leading daily tournaments, its famed COOP (Championship of Online Poker) series and much more. PokerStars features superior technology, security and has become the first choice of players all over the world. From short, fast-paced online poker cash-games to major Sunday tournaments with large prizes, real and play money games are available around the clock on PokerStars’ safe and award-winning platform. In addition to paving the way with the world’s largest online poker site, FOX Bet Sportsbook and Stars Casino round out a powerful trifecta which will greatly enhance the sports, poker and online betting experience in Michigan.

«The key differentiators for us have always been our valued partnership with the FOX Corporation and the strength of our industry leading FOX Bet Super 6 product combined with the PokerStars business and we plan to lean into these unique assets as we launch in Michigan,» said Kip Levin, FOX Bet CEO. «Behind FOX Bet Sportsbook, PokerStars and Stars Casino, customers create one account for all three apps, unlocking a wide variety of exciting and entertaining options to supercharge the experience for our Michigan audience.»

FOX Bet Sportsbook offers traditional bets as well as in-play and futures betting opportunities, with a wide array of sports betting markets on a huge range of national and international events including NFL, NCAAF, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, and international golf, tennis and soccer.

FOX Bet Michigan is distinguished by its ability to provide fans with daily betting content and entertainment, developed through a first-of-its-kind national and local media and sports wagering partnership in the United States with FOX Sports. The online sportsbook brings fans closer to the games and teams they love through expert commentary and insights from some of the nation’s most celebrated sports commentators, while also offering engaging promotions and offers.

  • FOX Bet Live airing weekdays on FS1 offers insights, odds and the definitive national television source of all things sports betting. Michigan-centric editions of FOX Bet Live will continue to air across FOX 2 WJBK in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids and FOX 66 in Flint.
  • Integration of FOX Bet content with FOX 2 WJBK’s popular shows SportsWorks and Bracket Breakdown.

To celebrate the launch for new customers, FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering 10x your money if the Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers score a point for the Super Bowl (max bet $10, winnings paid in site credit). The trio of brands are also welcoming new customers in Michigan with an exclusive free $100 in site credit upon account creation. From there, customers can look forward to hundreds of ways to play, including exclusive promotions, enhanced prices, top offers, record-breaking tournaments and prize pools, a daily casino bonus, daily bet boosts and custom bets.

In addition to its real-money offerings, FOX Bet Super 6 is a free-to-play app where users make six predictions about what they think will happen in live games or events. FOX Bet Super 6 has been available nationwide (excluding Washington state) since its debut in September 2019 and boasts over 4 million players who collectively have won nearly $4 million since its launch.

Michigan players can access FOX Bet, PokerStars and Stars Casino to take advantage of the welcome offers and more by downloading the apps via Apple or Android devices.

By the Numbers…

FOX Bet Sportsbook:

  • Michigan marks the fourth state launch for FOX Bet, which is also available in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Colorado.
  • In similar fashion to its strong market share in Pennsylvania, FOX Bet Michigan will leverage poker and activate a strong local FOX presence in the state.

PokerStars & Stars Casino:

  • An entertaining array of poker tournaments from the largest poker site in the world, PokerStars as well as popular online casino offerings from StarsCasino.com.
  • While PokerStars has dealt more than 200 billion hands and hosted more than 1.85 billion poker tournaments globally, the brand connects customers to their local poker community of players & friends through app features like «home games.»

FOX Bet Super 6:

  • Since the return of sports at the end of July 2020, FOX Bet Super 6 boasts the most downloads in the free-to-play category of Sports Prediction Apps (includes Fantasy).
  • Nearly 1 million downloads nationally for the month of October 2020, with more downloads than the next 10 closest competitors combined.
  • Over 22,000 winners nationwide and more than 90 million contest entries since launch in September 2019.

The real-money brands have an agreement with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority («Odawa») for online betting and gaming market access in the State of Michigan.

21+ and present in MI. Terms apply. Gambling Problems?  Call 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI).

About FOX Bet 

FOX Bet is an online and mobile sports betting brand developed through a first-of-its-kind national media and sports wagering partnership in the United States with FOX Sports. The FOX Bet online and mobile sportsbook brings sports fans closer to the games they love by integrating regulated real-money sports wagering with interactive and content rich programming, including expert commentary and insights from some of the nation’s most celebrated sports commentators and analysts. 

About PokerStars

PokerStars operates the world’s largest online poker site, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other site.

Stars Casino is the online casino brand of PokerStars in Michigan and builds upon the strength of its sister brand, PokerStars, to offer casino players an unrivalled playing experience through a wide range of popular and specialist casino games, fantastic promotions and exclusive new products.  

FOX Bet, PokerStars and Stars Casino are ultimately owned by Flutter Entertainment plc (LSE: FLTR; EURONEXT: FLTR) a global sports-betting and gaming company and a constituent of the FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50.

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FOX Bet, PokerStars & Stars Casino Launch with Highly Anticipated Suite of Sports Betting and Online Gaming Products in Michigan

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FOX Bet & PokerStars, the world’s largest and most popular online poker product, and Stars Casino today launch an incredible array of real money online gaming and betting brands in Michigan. From superior sports betting to poker, blackjack and much more, the in-app experience and shared wallet provides consumers with a variety of exciting ways to play and engage, revolutionizing the fan experience.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FOX Bet & PokerStars, the world’s largest and most popular online poker product, and Stars Casino today launch an incredible array of real money online gaming and betting brands in Michigan. From superior sports betting to poker, blackjack and much more, the in-app experience and shared wallet provides consumers with a variety of exciting ways to play and engage, revolutionizing the fan experience.

As the leading operator of online poker in Pennsylvania, PokerStars, grants Michiganders access to its world-class suite of industry-leading daily tournaments, its famed COOP (Championship of Online Poker) series and much more. PokerStars features superior technology, security and has become the first choice of players all over the world. From short, fast-paced online poker cash-games to major Sunday tournaments with large prizes, real and play money games are available around the clock on PokerStars’ safe and award-winning platform. In addition to paving the way with the world’s largest online poker site, FOX Bet Sportsbook and Stars Casino round out a powerful trifecta which will greatly enhance the sports, poker and online betting experience in Michigan.

«The key differentiators for us have always been our valued partnership with the FOX Corporation and the strength of our industry leading FOX Bet Super 6 product combined with the PokerStars business and we plan to lean into these unique assets as we launch in Michigan,» said Kip Levin, FOX Bet CEO. «Behind FOX Bet Sportsbook, PokerStars and Stars Casino, customers create one account for all three apps, unlocking a wide variety of exciting and entertaining options to supercharge the experience for our Michigan audience.»

FOX Bet Sportsbook offers traditional bets as well as in-play and futures betting opportunities, with a wide array of sports betting markets on a huge range of national and international events including NFL, NCAAF, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, and international golf, tennis and soccer.

FOX Bet Michigan is distinguished by its ability to provide fans with daily betting content and entertainment, developed through a first-of-its-kind national and local media and sports wagering partnership in the United States with FOX Sports. The online sportsbook brings fans closer to the games and teams they love through expert commentary and insights from some of the nation’s most celebrated sports commentators, while also offering engaging promotions and offers.

  • FOX Bet Live airing weekdays on FS1 offers insights, odds and the definitive national television source of all things sports betting. Michigan-centric editions of FOX Bet Live will continue to air across FOX 2 WJBK in Detroit, FOX 17 in Grand Rapids and FOX 66 in Flint.
  • Integration of FOX Bet content with FOX 2 WJBK’s popular shows SportsWorks and Bracket Breakdown.

To celebrate the launch for new customers, FOX Bet Sportsbook is offering 10x your money if the Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers score a point for the Super Bowl (max bet $10, winnings paid in site credit). The trio of brands are also welcoming new customers in Michigan with an exclusive free $100 in site credit upon account creation. From there, customers can look forward to hundreds of ways to play, including exclusive promotions, enhanced prices, top offers, record-breaking tournaments and prize pools, a daily casino bonus, daily bet boosts and custom bets.

In addition to its real-money offerings, FOX Bet Super 6 is a free-to-play app where users make six predictions about what they think will happen in live games or events. FOX Bet Super 6 has been available nationwide (excluding Washington state) since its debut in September 2019 and boasts over 4 million players who collectively have won nearly $4 million since its launch.

Michigan players can access FOX Bet, PokerStars and Stars Casino to take advantage of the welcome offers and more by downloading the apps via Apple or Android devices.

By the Numbers…

FOX Bet Sportsbook:

  • Michigan marks the fourth state launch for FOX Bet, which is also available in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Colorado.
  • In similar fashion to its strong market share in Pennsylvania, FOX Bet Michigan will leverage poker and activate a strong local FOX presence in the state.

PokerStars & Stars Casino:

  • An entertaining array of poker tournaments from the largest poker site in the world, PokerStars as well as popular online casino offerings from StarsCasino.com.
  • While PokerStars has dealt more than 200 billion hands and hosted more than 1.85 billion poker tournaments globally, the brand connects customers to their local poker community of players & friends through app features like «home games.»

FOX Bet Super 6:

  • Since the return of sports at the end of July 2020, FOX Bet Super 6 boasts the most downloads in the free-to-play category of Sports Prediction Apps (includes Fantasy).
  • Nearly 1 million downloads nationally for the month of October 2020, with more downloads than the next 10 closest competitors combined.
  • Over 22,000 winners nationwide and more than 90 million contest entries since launch in September 2019.

The real-money brands have an agreement with the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Gaming Authority («Odawa») for online betting and gaming market access in the State of Michigan.

21+ and present in MI. Terms apply. Gambling Problems?  Call 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI).

About FOX Bet 

FOX Bet is an online and mobile sports betting brand developed through a first-of-its-kind national media and sports wagering partnership in the United States with FOX Sports. The FOX Bet online and mobile sportsbook brings sports fans closer to the games they love by integrating regulated real-money sports wagering with interactive and content rich programming, including expert commentary and insights from some of the nation’s most celebrated sports commentators and analysts. 

About PokerStars

PokerStars operates the world’s largest online poker site, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other site.

Stars Casino is the online casino brand of PokerStars in Michigan and builds upon the strength of its sister brand, PokerStars, to offer casino players an unrivalled playing experience through a wide range of popular and specialist casino games, fantastic promotions and exclusive new products.  

FOX Bet, PokerStars and Stars Casino are ultimately owned by Flutter Entertainment plc (LSE: FLTR; EURONEXT: FLTR) a global sports-betting and gaming company and a constituent of the FTSE 100 and Euro Stoxx 50.

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Stericycle, Inc. Resolves EPA Investigation in Utah

Company will pay civil penalty and provide funds to local school district to purchase new, efficient school buses to reduce pollution and protect the environment

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Stericycle, Inc. today announced it has entered into a settlement…

Company will pay civil penalty and provide funds to local school district to purchase new, efficient school buses to reduce pollution and protect the environment

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Stericycle, Inc. today announced it has entered into a settlement agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to settle a civil investigation into alleged air emission exceedances at its North Salt Lake, Utah, incineration facility that occurred more than seven years ago between September 2012 and May 2013.

As part of the settlement, Stericycle will contribute $2 million to support a Supplemental Environmental Project to replace older, higher-emitting school buses in the Davis County School District and will pay a civil penalty of $600,000 to the United States government. Since vehicles are one of the leading causes of air pollution, the Supplemental Environmental Project will improve air quality in the area and aligns with Stericycle’s core purpose of protecting people, promoting health and safeguarding the environment.

The settlement with EPA follows an administrative settlement with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, which conducted its own investigation into the alleged exceedances and issued a Notice of Violation in 2014, the first and only citation for an emissions violation experienced in the facility’s history.

Stericycle previously elected to cease incineration operations at the facility and relocate to a more suitable site. While incineration will cease in July 2022, this site will continue to be owned and operated by Stericycle as a collection and transportation facility.

Since 2014, the company has implemented a number of improvements at the facility, including new air pollution control equipment that has lowered emission levels beyond the already stringent limits for Hospital, Medical, Infectious Waste Incinerators. Results from two separate, independent Utah Department of Health studies have demonstrated that emissions from the facility present no health risk to the surrounding community.

Stericycle, under new leadership, has aggressively pursued improvements to its compliance program over the past several years across the entire company, including significant investments in team member training programs, new facility equipment, the development of expanded standard operating procedures, internal and external auditing programs, and other tools for environmental compliance management.

Stericycle is thankful that this matter has been concluded and looks forward to continuing to support the healthcare community in the greater Salt Lake region.

About Stericycle
Stericycle, Inc., (Nasdaq: SRCL) is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people, promotes health and safeguards the environment. Stericycle serves customers in the U.S. and 17 countries with solutions for regulated waste and compliance services, secure information destruction and patient engagement. For more information about Stericycle, please visit www.stericycle.com.

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Southwest Airlines Named A Best Place To Work For LGBTQ Equality For Seventh Consecutive Year

DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has, once again, received a rating of 100 from the <a target="_blank"…

DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that it has, once again, received a rating of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, designating the airline as being a «Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.» The Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.  

«Southwest Airlines has a nearly 50-year history of putting People first and this designation reflects that focus,» said Ellen Torbert, Southwest’s Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion. «Being named a ‘Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality’ demonstrates our continuous efforts to put Employees first, offer excellent benefits, and positively impact the LGBTQ community.» 

Southwest Airlines has a history of giving back to the LGBTQ community and is proud of the continued community partnerships it has with organizations that are working hard to make a positive difference in the lives of the LGBTQ community.

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

The results of the 2021 CEI showcase how 1,142 U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies. Southwest’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

ABOUT HRC
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 56,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure and business markets. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami, Palm Springs, Calif., Steamboat Springs, and Montrose (Telluride), Colo. In 2021, Southwest will begin service to both Chicago (O’Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton on Feb. 14; both Savannah/Hilton Head and Colorado Springs on March 11; both Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif. on April 12; Fresno, Calif. on April 25; and Jackson, Miss., on June 6.

The carrier issued its Southwest® Promise in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, and face covering requirements for Customers and Employees. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at Southwest.com/Promise.  

Southwest coined Transfarency® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply. 

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship. 

Book Southwest Airlines’ low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA. 

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Global and China Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market Report 2020: Intelligent Cockpit, HMI, Smart Surface, Ambient Lighting, Smart Haptic Feedback Technology, Interaction

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DUBLIN, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global and China Commercial Vehicle Telematics Industry Report, 2020» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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Center console integrated display designs from dual-screen and triple-screen to quint-screen display, for example, have been adopted by quite a few OEMs in 2020, besides the usual console and cluster designs.

Outperforming the conventional one in intelligence and comfort, the intelligent cockpit is born with the availability of more and more electronics in the vehicle and caters to the user’s needs better. It is evolving apace alongside rapid advances in new intelligence technologies and new materials.

It is analytically judged from major suppliers and their cockpits configured to new models as well as the cockpit configuration of concept cars launched in recent years that automotive intelligent cockpit design will be headed in the directions below:

1. Intelligent cockpit will bear richer versatilities.

The upgrade of automotive electronics brings functional build-up of new products. Also, new features like driver monitor system (DMS), driving recorder, rear row entertainment display and co-pilot entertainment display enrich the intelligent cockpit.

What’s more, the use of intelligent surface and multiple sensors in the vehicle cockpit gives more scope to versatile cockpit design. For instance, a window is not only a shelter from wind and rain but also an information display. HUD, sunroof and seat material can be used for displaying vehicle and entertainment information.

2. Multi-channel, fused interaction will become a mainstay in human-vehicle interaction.

Apart from button, touch and voice, human-vehicle interaction modes like voice assistant, gesture recognition, fingerprint, sound localization, face recognition and holographic image have been found in vehicle models launched. For example, BMW Natural Interaction, a new interaction system planned to be available to new iNext in 2021, seamlessly integrates with voice and gesture control and gaze recognition, which allows the driver to choose what they want in the interaction system; all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class released in September 2020, features an upgraded gesture recognition capability that enables gesture control over center console, and recognition of face direction and body language via the in-vehicle camera to open the function as needed.

3. 3D, multiple screen, large-size display and diversified layout will hold the trends for intelligent cockpit display.

In an age of scenario-based interaction, cockpit layout no longer follows the same pattern. Center console integrated display designs from dual-screen and triple-screen to quint-screen display, for example, have been adopted by quite a few OEMs in 2020, besides usual console and cluster designs. Moreover, new displays including control screen, co-pilot entertainment screen, rear row display and transparent A-pillar have also been deployed in cars in a new way.

4. «User experience»-centric cockpit scenario-based interaction modes will become pervasive.

For in-vehicle scenario-based interaction modes, new models on the market deliver simple scenario interactions with smart configurations from voice and ambient light to smart seat and in-car cameras. Take Mercedes-Benz S-Class introduced in September 2020 as an example. The model’s active ambient lighting that enshrines 263 LEDs automatically projects a bright red animation as a warning throughout the cabin when necessary, and gives real-time lighting feedback when the driver controls the air-conditioning system and «Hey Mercedes» voice assistant.

Additionally, the ever upgraded intelligent connectivity system enables availability of such features as voice-activated shopping, WeChat vehicle version and Alipay applets onto vehicles. Scenario-based interactions between the inside and outside of vehicles make vehicles a third space.

5. The maturing new materials for intelligent surfaces will likely enable every surface with interaction ability.

In the Vision BMW i International EASE cockpit, the seats covered by 3D knitted fabric interactive materials allows for touch control over functions. Yanfeng Global Automotive Interior Systems Co., Ltd.’s XiM21 smart cockpit combines digital technology, lighting and physical materials to realize touch switch and create ambience. There are several optional surface materials such as crystal, wood grain and fabric. The touch switch applies pressure sensing technology to ensure safety.

6. Touch feedback will be a key technology for higher level of safety.

Automotive HMI design follows the principle of lowering the level of driver’s distraction and making input and output of vehicle data more effective. As virtual touch buttons/switches find broader application in vehicles, touch feedback technology becomes a crucial way to improve safety. As start-ups such as Tanvas, Immersion, Boreas Technologies and Aito are deploying the technology, major tier-1 suppliers like Continental, Valeo and Bosch also race to make presence.

Bosch’s proprietary «NeoSense» touchscreen gives haptic feedback to users. With buttons on the screen touch as real ones, frequent users even don’t need to see the display to complete operation.

7. Software system will play as a key means to differentiate cockpits.

Android system has enriched IVI system scenarios and provides more personalized human-machine interfaces in efforts to make a rapider expansion in the automotive market, amid simultaneous iterations of software and hardware. To this end, vehicle software providers keep trying to sharpen their software tools and provide more efficient services for OEMs and suppliers. Based on useful functions, human-vehicle interaction interface design does not go into a rut. Some innovative UI designs like 3D vision, visualized, young, flat and card style designs have been found in new vehicles.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Design Ideas and Trends of Automotive Intelligent Cockpit
1.1 Status Quo of Intelligent Cockpit Design and Layout
1.1.1 Overview of Automotive Intelligent Cockpit
1.1.2 Development Trends of Automotive Cockpit
1.1.3 Statistics of Cockpits Configured into Main New Vehicle Models, 2020
1.1.4 Cockpit Configurations of Vehicle Models
1.2 Design Trends of Automotive Intelligent Cockpit

2 Design Trends of Automotive Intelligent Cockpit Display
2.1 Cockpit Display Design
2.2 Design Trends of Cockpit Display

3 Design Trends of Human-Machine Interaction (HMI) for Automotive Intelligent Cockpit
3.1 Status Quo of Automotive Cockpit HMI Design
3.1.1 Overview of Automotive HMI
3.1.2 Development Course of Automotive HMI Modes
3.1.3 Main HMI Modes of Foreign and Chinese OEMs
3.1.4 Automotive HMI Design Approach
3.1.5 Automotive HMI Design Flow
3.1.6 Design and Development Workflow of Automotive HMI
3.1.7 Tools to Use in Automotive HMI Design
3.1.8 HMI Design Integration Software Tool of Main Companies
3.1.9 HMI Design Providers of Main OEMs
3.2 Design Trends of Cockpit HMI
3.3 Main Cockpit HMI Design Providers
3.3.1 ThunderSoft
3.3.2 CANDERA
3.3.2.1 CGI
3.3.2.2 CGI Studio
3.3.2.3 CGI Largely in Support of Software, Hardware and Ecosystem
3.3.2.4 Cases
3.3.3 Altia
3.3.4 Qt Design
3.3.5 EB HMI Development Platform
3.3.5.1 HMI Development Platform
3.3.5.2 Cases
3.3.6 Neusoft HMI Design
3.3.7 Valeo HMI Business
3.3.8 Visteon HMI Business
3.3.9 Bosch HMI
3.3.10 Faurecia HMI

4 Application and Design Trends of Automotive Smart Surface
4.1 Overview of Smart Surface Technology
4.1.1 Overview of Smart Surface
4.1.2 Features of Smart Surface Products
4.1.3 Main Components of Smart Surface
4.1.4 Smart Surface Technological Process
4.1.5 Smart Surface Industry Chain
4.1.6 Products of Main Smart Surface Suppliers
4.2 Design Trends of Smart Surface
4.3 Application Cases of Smart Surface
4.4 Main Providers of Smart Surface Technology Solutions
4.4.1 Covestro’s Smart Surface Solutions
4.4.1.1 Cases
4.4.2 Canatu
4.4.2.1 Smart Surface Solutions
4.4.2.2 3D Shaped Touch Coupled with Translucent Fabrics
4.4.2.3 3D Shaped Touch Transparent Control Switch
4.4.2.4 Cases
4.4.3 TactoTek’s Smart Surface Products
4.4.3.1 Smart Surface Technology
4.4.3.2 Main Automotive Partners and Customers
4.4.4 Yanfeng’s Smart Surface Technology
4.4.5 Continental’s Smart Surface Materials
4.4.6 Faurecia’s Smart Surface Technology

5 Application and Design Trends of Automotive Intelligent Cockpit Ambient Lighting
5.1 Interior Ambient Lighting Development
5.1.1 Overview of Automotive Ambient Lighting
5.1.2 Classification of Automotive Ambient Lighting
5.1.3 Composition of Automotive Ambient Lighting
5.1.4 Applications of Automotive Ambient Lighting
5.1.5 Interior Ambient Lighting Control Technology
5.1.6 Main Vehicle Body Network Architectures of Interior Ambient Lighting
5.1.7 Evolution of Interior Ambient Lighting
5.1.8 Interior Ambient Lighting Design Flow
5.1.9 Interior Ambient Lighting Industry Chain
5.2 Development Trends of Interior Ambient Lighting
5.3 Interaction Cases of Interior Ambient Lighting

6 Application Trends of Automotive Smart Haptic Feedback Technology
6.1.1 Overview of Haptic Feedback Technology
6.1.2 Demand for Haptic Feedback Technology
6.1.3 Haptic Feedback Modes
6.1.4 Haptic Feedback Technology Industry Chain
6.1.5 Haptic Feedback Products of Main Providers
6.1.6 Haptic Feedback Products of Main Tier1 Suppliers
6.1.7 Main OEMs’ Application of Haptic Feedback Technology
6.1.8 Cases
6.2 Main Automotive Haptic Feedback Providers
6.2.1 Tanvas’ Versatile Surface Haptic Technology
6.2.2 Borea
6.2.2.1 Patented Haptic Feedback Technology
6.2.2.2 Automotive Haptic Feedback Products
6.2.3 TDK PowerHap
6.2.3.1 Brand-new Products
6.2.3.2 Product Planning
6.2.4 Continental’s Haptic Feedback Technology
6.2.4.1 Haptic Feedback Technology
6.2.4.2 Haptic Interaction Display
6.2.4.3 Morphing Control
6.2.5 Bosch’s Haptic Feedback Technology
6.2.6 Joyson Electronics’ Haptic Feedback Technology

7 Other Emerging Cockpit Interaction Technologies
7.1 Diversified Steering Wheel Designs
7.2 Car Audio
7.3 Intelligent Health Cockpit Layout

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More than 400 Bipartisan Mayors Now Signed on To Letter Calling for Action on Direct Fiscal Assistance for Cities

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — America’s mayors are using their voices to demand Congress finally take action to support cities by passing the fiscal relief for local governments included in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. A letter to Congress now has 402 signatures from mayors all across America, in cities big and small, and the number continues to climb. With Republican, Democrat and Independent mayors alike, the group represents the millions of Americans whose local governments…

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — America’s mayors are using their voices to demand Congress finally take action to support cities by passing the fiscal relief for local governments included in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. A letter to Congress now has 402 signatures from mayors all across America, in cities big and small, and the number continues to climb. With Republican, Democrat and Independent mayors alike, the group represents the millions of Americans whose local governments have been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The strength and depth of support is a reflection of just how dire the situation is in many cities, where local leaders are having to make painful budget decisions including layoffs, furloughs, and cuts to critical services. The full text of the letter is below and the 402 names supporting it can be found here.

Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McCarthy and Leader McConnell:

On behalf of The United States Conference of Mayors, we urge you to take immediate action on comprehensive coronavirus relief legislation, including providing direct fiscal assistance to all cities, which is long overdue. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan contains such assistance as part of an aggressive strategy to contain the virus, increase access to life-saving vaccines, and create a foundation for sustainable and inclusive recovery.

American cities and our essential workers have been serving at the frontlines of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for nearly a year. We have been charged with executing herculean public health efforts and an unprecedented emergency response. Despite immense fiscal pressure, your local government partners oversaw those efforts, while trying to maintain essential services and increase our internal capacity to provide support for residents and businesses who have been crippled by a tanking economy.

And yet, as the economic engines of our country, local governments will be relied upon to lead the long-term economic recovery our nation so desperately needs, even as, with few exceptions, cities have been largely left without direct federal assistance. The lack of adequate support has resulted in budget cuts, service reductions, and job losses. Sadly, nearly one million local government jobs have already been lost during the pandemic. Our essential workers deserve federal relief like any other sector.

The $350 billion in direct relief to state and local governments included in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan would allow cities to preserve critical public sector jobs and help drive our economic recovery. Providing direct, flexible aid to cities is the most efficient and immediate way to help families and their communities who have been suffering for far too long.

Furthermore, cities must be central to a deliberate strategy to accelerate vaccinations throughout the country. We support President Biden’s proposal to mount a national vaccination program and the provision of additional resources to cities to bolster our efforts to contain the spread of the virus.

Your quick action on President Biden’s plan is a crucial step to making meaningful progress in one of the most challenging moments in our country’s history. The United States Conference of Mayors is eager to work with Congress and the incoming Administration to meet this challenge. We encourage you to take up the President’s rescue plan as soon as possible in the 117th Congress.

About the United States Conference of Mayors — The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/usmayors, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/usmayors.

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WynnBET Announces Winner Of $50,000 Free Bet On The Big Game

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — WynnBET, the premier casino and sports betting app from the global leader in luxury hospitality, Wynn Resorts, congratulates Peter McEneaney of Bayonne, New Jersey, on being selected as the winner of the Big Game Experience, a special promotion created exclusively for WynnBET users in New Jersey.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — WynnBET, the premier casino and sports betting app from the global leader in luxury hospitality, Wynn Resorts, congratulates Peter McEneaney of Bayonne, New Jersey, on being selected as the winner of the Big Game Experience, a special promotion created exclusively for WynnBET users in New Jersey.

In addition to the massive $50,000 free wager on the Big Game, McEneaney and three of his family members will cheer on the teams live from Wynn Las Vegas during an action-packed three-night stay at the world’s largest Five-Star resort over Big Game weekend. «I have never won anything like this before – it’s really exciting to win such an amazing prize,» said McEneaney. «I can’t wait to watch the Big Game in Las Vegas and have $50,000 riding on it. I’ve never made a bet that big.»

The full Big Game Experience prize package includes:

  • Complimentary $50,000 bet on the Big Game at the Wynn Las Vegas Race & Sports Book
  • Roundtrip flights from Newark to Las Vegas, with roundtrip ground transportation in Las Vegas
  • Luxury accommodations for three nights in the Wynn Fairway Villas, the resort’s deluxe guest suites overlooking the Wynn Golf Club
  • $200 resort credit per person, per day to enjoy the full array of Wynn’s Five-Star amenities

The Big Game Experience is the first of many major promotions WynnBET users in New Jersey can look forward to, with more to come as the app continues to expand in the state. With competitive odds and multiple bet types, WynnBET provides a bespoke in-app experience for mobile casino and sports betting enthusiasts of all skill levels. The intelligent design can move users from account setup to making an in-game sports wager or playing a round of blackjack with a live dealer within minutes. WynnBET is available for download on iOS and Android devices.

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WynnBET is the online gaming division of Wynn Resorts (Nasdaq: WYNN) offering a world-class collection of casino and sports betting apps for discerning players who understand the difference between placing a bet and experiencing a bet. WynnBET products are designed to digitally deliver the legendary service and guest experience Wynn Resorts is known for, backed by the Company’s trusted legacy as the world’s premier international casino operator.

WynnBET is anchored by its eponymous mobile sports and casino betting app providing one-of-a-kind experiences, unique social betting mechanics, and a high-quality user interface. Currently available in New Jersey, Colorado, and Michigan, WynnBET is poised for rapid expansion in 2021 with market access secured in eight states and several pending license applications in process. In October 2020, WynnBET became an Authorized Gaming Operator of NASCAR, with more partnerships to be announced. WynnBET was launched in 2020 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. For more information, visit WynnInteractive.com or WynnBET.com.

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Jim Ellis Chevrolet Helps Georgia Lottery Winner Source Sold-Out Dream Corvette

ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jim Ellis Chevrolet, a family-owned and operated car dealership in Atlanta, helped source a Corvette Stingray for Georgia lottery winner whose scratch-off earned him $250,000 in cash plus a new Corvette. Dennis Kahler struck big with the Georgia Lottery in December 2020 but ran into a predicament when…

ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Jim Ellis Chevrolet, a family-owned and operated car dealership in Atlanta, helped source a Corvette Stingray for Georgia lottery winner whose scratch-off earned him $250,000 in cash plus a new Corvette. Dennis Kahler struck big with the Georgia Lottery in December 2020 but ran into a predicament when lottery officials did not have a Corvette available for him. After Jim Ellis Chevrolet learned about Kahler’s issue, they decided to take matters into their own hands.

It’s a classic case of supply and demand. The all-new Corvette Stingray is one of the most in-demand cars on the market and many dealers do not have them in stock or are marking them up for tens of thousands of dollars over list price. Kahler, a former general sales manager at a car dealership, was on a mission to find his future Rapid Blue 2LT Z51 at a fair price. He approached different dealerships who offered him the Corvette but it either came with a price tag of $7,500 or more above MSRP or with a 9 to 12 month wait time.

Ralph Sorrentino, General Manager of Jim Ellis Chevrolet, learned about Kahler’s public search to source a Corvette at sticker price through a social media post that recently went viral. Ralph and the team at Jim Ellis Chevrolet were put into contact with Kahler and said they’d be happy to set him up with an order at sticker price for a Rapid Blue Stingray 2LT with the Z51 performance package.

When asked why the dealership was not charging over MSRP like other dealerships, Sorrentino stated, «At Jim Ellis, you can truly expect the best and we wouldn’t do that to our family members so we don’t do that to our customers. Treat everyone like family – it’s part of our company promise.»

Kahler appreciated the gesture and customer service so much that he decided to give the dealership more business. In fact, he traded in his 2019 Silverado RST for a 2021 Silverado just days after meeting with Sorrentino.
Chevrolet enthusiasts know that a preorder is a must-do if they wish to get behind the wheel of this elusive vehicle. Jim Ellis Chevrolet not only provided Kahler with the vehicle at a fair price but will also have it available for him to pick up at their showroom as early as March.

Sorrentino and the Jim Ellis Chevrolet team are honored to have helped Kahler with his mobility needs and gaining a new satisfied customer, was the perfect happy ending for all.

ABOUT JIM ELLIS CHEVROLET
At Jim Ellis Chevrolet, we’re proud to serve the drivers of Atlanta with some of the most popular vehicles around Georgia, and the country. We’re committed to giving drivers from across the Decatur GA, Norcross, Stone Mountain, Marietta and Lawrenceville GA region the best in customer service, with a topnotch selection of brand-new vehicles to choose from, as well as an extensive inventory of pre-owned car, truck and SUV. Plus, with our expert finance, service, and parts centers in house, we strive to be your one-stop dealership for all your automotive needs.

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