Toyota Sales Incentives Arrive at Earnhardt Toyota in January 2021

MESA, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — January may be the perfect month to find a brand-new Toyota car, truck or crossover that will fit your budget at Earnhardt Toyota. To help Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert area drivers find a Toyota to fit their budget, Earnhardt Toyota features affordable <a target="_blank"…

MESA, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — January may be the perfect month to find a brand-new Toyota car, truck or crossover that will fit your budget at Earnhardt Toyota. To help Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert area drivers find a Toyota to fit their budget, Earnhardt Toyota features affordable Toyota lease and finance incentives available to drivers who qualify via Toyota Financial Services.

Mesa-area drivers in search of family adventure may find that the 2021 Toyota RAV4 and 2021 Toyota 4Runner will fit the bill at Earnhardt Toyota. Versatile Toyota RAV4 LE compact crossovers are available for lease with a 36-month contract that includes $2,999 down and $219 per month. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid LE entries will save money at the dealership and the pump with a 36-month lease, $2,999 down and $239 per month. Toyota RAV4 finance incentives include a 0.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for 60 months. The trail-rated 2021 Toyota 4Runner is available for lease with a 39-month contract, $3,299 due at signing and $319 per month or is available to finance with 2.9% APR for 60 months.

Drivers in search of a hard-working pickup truck may fall in love with the 2021 Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck. The entry-level Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD Double Cab is available with a 39-month lease, $199 per month and an affordable $2,999 down payment. Toyota Tacoma finance incentives include 1.9% APR for 60 months. Popular 2021 Toyota Camry midsize sedans are an affordable option at Earnhardt Toyota with 1.9% APR for 60 months or a 39-month lease that includes $249 per month and $2,399 due at signing.

Car shoppers who are interested in the Toyota sales incentives available at Earnhardt Toyota can learn more online at http://www.earnhardttoyota.com. Those who prefer a more personal interaction can contact the dealership team directly by calling 480-807-9700.

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TurboTenant publishes its State of the Rental Industry Report

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TurboTenant, an all-in-one, free property management tool, published its industry analysis – The State of the Rental Industry Report:…

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TurboTenant, an all-in-one, free property management tool, published its industry analysis – The State of the Rental Industry Report: Rent Payment, Rent Pricing, and Communication Trends From 2020. This report is the compilation and breakdown of survey data from landlords and renters collected throughout 2020.

Read The State of the Rental Industry: Rent Payment, Rent Pricing, and Communication Trends from 2020

«Surveying our landlords and renters throughout 2020 was the best way for us to learn how they were being affected by the pandemic, eviction moratoriums, and lack of rent relief,» said Sarnen Steinbarth, TurboTenant’s Founder and CEO. «Identifying trends helped us to provide more value to our landlords by adapting our product and providing helpful resources during a difficult year.»

TurboTenant’s State of the Rental Industry Report Highlights
Surveys were sent to over 70,000 TurboTenant landlords and renters from April to December.

  • The percentage of landlords receiving full rent decreased throughout 2020, peaking in December with only 54% reporting they received full rent payments.
  • Independent landlords with 1-4 units received the most missed payments throughout the year.
  • Households making less than $50,000 annually were financially impacted the most, with only 69% reporting they made full rent payments in December.

TurboTenant and OTL Ventures, a long-time development partner, merged in May of 2020, doubling the size of TurboTenant and allowing them to accelerate product development.

«We believe a great rental process can make a huge difference in a tenant’s life which is why we empower landlords to create a fantastic rental experience,» said Seamus Nally, TurboTenant’s Chief Product Officer. «Now more than ever our landlords and renters need flexibility. We’ve launched online payments with the ability to accept rent via credit card, make partial payments, and add flexible payment plans to help both our renters and landlords get through these difficult financial times.»

About TurboTenant
TurboTenant helps independent landlords improve the investment performance of their properties by offering them access to online tools. Features include online rental applications, tenant screening, rental marketing, and online rent payments. TurboTenant is an Inc. 5000 company and all of its features empower landlords to create welcoming rental experiences through positive interactions with their tenants. Sign up at www.turbotenant.com/tenant-screening/

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Rockford Fosgate® Audio Showcased in New Polaris RZR® Trail and RZR® Trail S Vehicles

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is excited to announce that the new RZR Trail Ultimate and RZR Trail S Ultimate includes a factory installed Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 audio system integrated with…

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate (www.rockfordfosgate.com), the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, is excited to announce that the new RZR Trail Ultimate and RZR Trail S Ultimate includes a factory installed Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 audio system integrated with the vehicle’s Ride Command.

This Stage 2 audio system features 400-watts of power encased in an ultra-compact, highly efficient amplifier resulting in less impact on the vehicles electrical system. Couple that with a pair of specifically tuned 6.5-inch front speakers that are mounted in rugged, lightweight enclosures and you have the ultimate rider-centric audio experience.

«We are excited to expand on the existing partnership with RZR and the PRO XP line of Audio», commented Jake Braaten, VP of Business and Product Development.

For those riders who prefer to build their own sound, Polaris® offers several upgrades to choose the audio path that matches your vehicle. These options include rear speaker pods with can-mounted 6.5-inch 50-watt speakers or a 200-watt 10-inch subwoofer with enclosure. Both options can be added to the factory installed system on the Ultimate edition.

RZR Trail and RZR Trail S vehicles not equipped with factory installed Rockford Fosgate audio can also be upgraded using the Stage 1 PMX Audio Kit that adds an AM/FM/WB radio with Bluetooth® connectivity and 2.7-inch full color display along with 6.5-inch front speakers and enclosures. For even more sound add the 400-watt amplifier, 10-inch subwoofer system, and the rear speaker pods.

Polaris RZR® is a registered trademark of Polaris Inc.

For more information, please visit rockfordfosgate.com.

About Rockford Corporation
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market.  Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures its products under the brand Rockford Fosgate®.

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Carbly Partners with Auction EDGE, Integrates all Pipeline Auctions

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ambient Automotive has partnered with Auction Edge to integrate EDGE Pipeline auction run lists into their popular dealer software Carbly VIN Scanner. This advancement enables dealers to view complete Pipeline auction listings for over 165 auction locations across <span…

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ambient Automotive has partnered with Auction Edge to integrate EDGE Pipeline auction run lists into their popular dealer software Carbly VIN Scanner. This advancement enables dealers to view complete Pipeline auction listings for over 165 auction locations across the United States, bringing Carbly’s total coverage to over 260 auction houses.

Carbly dealers can now browse their favorite EDGE Pipeline auctions to source their preferred inventory, while reviewing comprehensive vehicle details, history, and appraisal data for retail, wholesale, and auction values – all in one place. Carbly also employs advanced analysis to summarize all vehicle information into a combined valuation dashboard to make quicker, data-driven decisions while in the lanes.

«This partnership unifies our common goal», said Scott Roth, CEO of Ambient Automotive. «Merging the technology to help dealers efficiently source inventory and accurately appraise vehicles with a data-driven model. It gives our users a major advantage in the marketplace.»

This convergence of pricing data and auction listings allows dealers to prepare for upcoming auctions, browse run lists, and appraise vehicles with seamlessly integrated data feeds. Dealers can select their preferred appraisal data, with options from Black Book, NADA, Manheim Market Report, Kelley Blue Book, Real Retail and more. Vehicle history can also be added into the Carbly environment, with CARFAX and AutoCheck fully integrated.

Dan Diedrich, CEO of Auction Edge, added: «Carbly’s user experience is one of the best in breed to meet dealers’ real time needs, and adding our inventory was a natural fit. We are excited to partner with Ambient on this integration, and others to come.»

EDGE Pipeline auction run lists are available now, free of charge, to all Carbly users.

About Carbly
Carbly was founded in 2017 with the goal of helping car dealers make informed, data-driven decisions regarding vehicle sourcing, valuation and inventory management. Blending world-class technology and user-centered design, the Carbly team has an established track record of building robust business solutions across numerous industries.

About Auction Edge
Auction Edge is the premier remarketing technology provider to independent auto auctions across the United States. Over 240 independently owned auctions managing over 4 million vehicles each year, utilize the Auction Edge platforms and marketplaces to operate efficiently, dominate locally, expand their reach globally and compete nationally. Founded in partnership and built for independent auctions, the fully integrated and innovative Auction Edge platforms include EDGE ASI, EDGE AuctionOS, EDGE Pipeline, EDGE Lookout, EDGE Simulcast and EDGE Multi-List. Together, the Auction Edge products deliver an unparalleled competitive advantage to independent auctions across the remarketing industry. Auction EDGE is headquartered in Seattle, WA. For more information visit http://www.auctionedge.com.

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Honda Aircraft Company Opens New Wing Production Facility

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has begun operations at its newly opened Wing Production and Service Parts Facility, located at the company’s world headquarters at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C. The new 83,100 square-foot facility is the latest addition to the 133-acre Honda Aircraft Company campus, and represents an additional investment of $24.3…

GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has begun operations at its newly opened Wing Production and Service Parts Facility, located at the company’s world headquarters at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, N.C. The new 83,100 square-foot facility is the latest addition to the 133-acre Honda Aircraft Company campus, and represents an additional investment of $24.3 million, bringing the total capital investment in its North Carolina facilities to more than $245 million. Honda Aircraft Company broke ground on the new facility in late July 2019 and completed construction in September 2020.

The Wing Production and Service Parts Facility will house a new wing assembly process for the HondaJet Elite, which is the fastest, farthest and highest-flying aircraft in its class. HondaJet wings are composed of an exterior skin made of machined one-piece aluminum alloys backed by alloy ribs to achieve a very smooth surface designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and structural rigidity. The new facility will enable the concurrent assembly of more wings, resulting in a major increase in production efficiency.

«Honda is a mobility technology company, and our newest facility further increases efficiency of assembly. It also will house more service parts to support the rapidly growing HondaJet fleet,» said Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company. «Since entering the market five years ago, the HondaJet has received a tremendous response from customers. This facility will enable us to continue to provide our growing global customer base with the highest level of customer support.»

The new facility includes a main wing assembly hangar, service parts warehouse for parts storage and distribution, paint booth, and office areas.

The HondaJet fleet is currently comprised of over 170 aircraft worldwide with more than 63,000 flight hours and an industry-leading dispatch reliability. Honda Aircraft Company’s sales and service footprint spans North America, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, China, the Middle East, India, and Japan.

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January Incentives at Downeast Toyota Highlight All-Wheel Drive and Certified Used Toyota Models

BREWER, Maine, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bangor-area car shoppers who are drawn to the Toyota brand may find the perfect financial fit at Downeast Toyota in January 2021. Finance incentives are available to qualified buyers who are approved via Toyota Financial Services and can be applied to select <a target="_blank"…

BREWER, Maine, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bangor-area car shoppers who are drawn to the Toyota brand may find the perfect financial fit at Downeast Toyota in January 2021. Finance incentives are available to qualified buyers who are approved via Toyota Financial Services and can be applied to select Toyota Certified Used Vehicles (TCUV) and brand-new Toyota models in inventory.

The Toyota Highlander is a popular option in the midsize SUV class that is dedicated to family adventures with seven- and eight-passenger variants. To help used car shoppers find a high-quality, pre-owned Toyota Highlander to fit their budget, Downeast Toyota will feature Toyota Certified Used Vehicle finance incentives in January. Certified Used Toyota Highlander models are available with a 0.99% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for 60 months. Current incentives are available until Feb. 2.

Winter has arrived in Maine and many car shoppers are in search of all-wheel drive options at Downeast Toyota. Families who have fallen in love with the 2021 Toyota Highlander will find affordable lease and finance incentives at Downeast Toyota in January. The Toyota Highlander LE AWD is available for lease with a 36-month contract, a $2,999 down payment and a $295 monthly payment. Drivers who prefer to finance the Toyota Highlander may be eligible for 1.9% APR for 60 months and 2.9% APR for 72 months.

Individuals interested in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 can lease a Toyota RAV4 LE AWD for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing and $229 per month with approval via Toyota Financial Services. Toyota RAV4 models are available with 1.9% APR for 60 months and 2.9% APR for 72 months.

Maine car shoppers who are interested in saving on new or used Toyota models in January 2021 can learn more about the sales incentives available at Downeast Toyota online at http://www.downeasttoyota.com. Potential owners interested in a more personal interaction can contact a member of the dealership sales team directly by calling 207-989-6400.

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Panasonic’s Residential Solar Products and Installer Program Reach More Homeowners in High Growth Solar Markets

­­­NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic Corporation of North America today announced 13 installers across the country have been promoted to the Elite and Premium tiers of its Residential Solar Installer Program. Not only will installers and homeowners gain access to the <a target="_blank"…

­­­NEWARK, N.J., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic Corporation of North America today announced 13 installers across the country have been promoted to the Elite and Premium tiers of its Residential Solar Installer Program. Not only will installers and homeowners gain access to the Panasonic Solar Modules portfolio, they will also receive access to the new high-efficiency Panasonic Solar EverVolt Modules, available beginning in February.

Homeowners in Arizona, Texas, Florida, Iowa and Indiana will be able to access Panasonic’s solar products and expertise from seven Elite Level installers, who will be the first in Panasonic’s network to gain access to new products and rebates, while enjoying preferred access to product availability and the best pricing:

  • AC/DC Solar in Brandon, Fla.
  • Advance Solar and Energy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
  • Energy Consultants Group in Anamosa, Iowa
  • Jefferson Electric, LLC in Indianapolis, Ind.
  • Wayne’s Solar in Ormond Beach, Fla.
  • Wells Solar in Austin, Texas
  • Sunbright Solar LLC, Tucson, Ariz.

Six additional installers in Florida, Texas and New Mexico will also offer homeowners Panasonic’s benefits as new Premium Level installers, with exclusive access to qualified sales leads, a library of cooperative marketing assets, training programs and a robust Installer Portal:

  • 512 Solar in Austin, Texas
  • Greenbelt Solar in Austin, Texas
  • IES Texas Solar in San Antonio, Texas
  • Organ Mountain Solar & Electric in Las Cruces, N.M.
  • Solar SME Inc. in Dallas, Texas
  • Bob Heinmiller Solar Solution in Orlando, Fla.

«It’s more important now than ever to have a strong presence in the fastest-growing solar markets in the U.S. In fact, Florida and Texas are the second and third hottest markets in solar growth in the country, behind only California. Compounded with homeowners’ urgency to take advantage of tax credits, more expert installers are needed to keep up with the demand,» said Mukesh Sethi, Director, Solar and Energy Storage, Panasonic Life Solutions Company of America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. «Panasonic is thrilled to welcome 13 new certified installers to our Elite and Premium Installer tiers to serve homeowners in Florida, Arizona, Texas, Iowa, Indiana and New Mexico

Introduced in 2016, the Panasonic Solar Residential Installer Program provides exclusive benefits and business opportunities to tiers of installers who meet certain qualifications, including Panasonic’s high standard of excellence. In addition to business-supporting perks, members of these exclusive tiers are able to pass on to consumers the benefits they receive, such as special pricing and preferred access to in-demand and new products. For more information for installers, visit: na.panasonic.com/us/solar/installer.

About Panasonic Corporation of North America     
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic Corporation of North America is committed to creating a better life and a better world by enabling its business-to-business customers through innovations in Sustainable Energy, Immersive Entertainment, Integrated Supply Chains and Mobility Solutions. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation. One of Interbrand’s Top 100 Best Global Brands of 2019, Panasonic is a leading technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic’s ideas and innovations at www.na.panasonic.com/us.

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SML Genetree recibe la autorización de uso de emergencia de la FDA para el kit de PCR Ezplex SARS-CoV-2 G

– SML Genetree recibe la autorización de uso de emergencia de la FDA para el kit de PCR Ezplex SARS-CoV-2 G en tiempo real con capacidad para agrupación de muestras   

SANTA CLARA, California, 14 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SML Genetree anunció hoy que ha recibido la autorización de uso de emergencia (AUE) de la FDA de EE.UU. para el uso de su kit Ezplex SARS-CoV-2 G, un test de diagnóstico molecular para la detección cualitativa de ARN de SARS-CoV-2 desde hisopos nasofaríngeos, hisopos orofaríngeos…

– SML Genetree recibe la autorización de uso de emergencia de la FDA para el kit de PCR Ezplex SARS-CoV-2 G en tiempo real con capacidad para agrupación de muestras   

SANTA CLARA, California, 14 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SML Genetree anunció hoy que ha recibido la autorización de uso de emergencia (AUE) de la FDA de EE.UU. para el uso de su kit Ezplex SARS-CoV-2 G, un test de diagnóstico molecular para la detección cualitativa de ARN de SARS-CoV-2 desde hisopos nasofaríngeos, hisopos orofaríngeos y especímenes de esputo así como para uso en especímenes de pacientes reagrupados con hasta cinco especímenes de hisopo respiratorio superior. Los especímenes deben ser recogidos por un proveedor de atención médica utilizando viales individuales en el medio de transporte.

El agrupamiento de muestras es una importante herramienta de salud pública porque permite que más personas realicen el test rápidamente utilizando menos recursos destinados a pruebas. Los test agrupados son más eficientes en áreas con baja prevalencia, es decir, donde se espera que la mayoría de los resultados sean negativos. «Ofreciendo un protocolo de agrupación, podemos ayudar a los laboratorios a cubrir la demanda para resultados de test molecular de alto volumen, precisos», dijo el consejero delegado de SML Genetree, Jihoon Ahn. «Estamos encantados de poder ofrecer el test Ezplex al mercado estadounidense».

El kit Ezplex SARS-CoV-2 G está diseñado para ofrecer resultados sensibles y precisos detectando dos regiones diferentes de virus SARS-CoV-2: los genes RdRP y N. Los resultados están disponibles en aproximadamente dos horas y media después de la extracción de ARN. El test está autorizado para uso en laboratorios en Estados Unidos certificados bajo las United States certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments de 1988 (CLIA), 42 U.S.C. §263a, para realizar test de alta complejidad.  

Para más información sobre el ensayo Ezplex CoV-2 G, visite: www.smlgenetree.com.

Acerca de SML Genetree

SML Genetree está reconocida como desarrollador líder de tecnologías moleculares multiplex y diagnósticos moleculares clínicos multiplex en Corea del sur. SML Genetree es una filial de  Samkwang Medical Laboratories (SML), uno de los mayores laboratorios comerciales de diagnóstico en Corea desde 1985. SML ha seguido ofreciendo resultados de diagnóstico en 3.000 instituciones médicas gubernamentales en Corea, incluyendo la Military Manpower Administration (MMA), hospitales universitarios e instituciones médicas locales. Para más información, visite www.smlgenetree.com.  

 

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection Redefines Telluride Luxury With Dynamic Public Space Transformation

TELLURIDE, Colo., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection today debuts a dramatic redesign, unveiling a luxuriously reimagined modern mountain resort in Telluride. Located at 10,540…

TELLURIDE, Colo., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection today debuts a dramatic redesign, unveiling a luxuriously reimagined modern mountain resort in Telluride. Located at 10,540 feet, the ski-in/ski-out mountain retreat features new social spaces, including Timber Room, a vibrant new indoor-outdoor après ski bar and lounge, which is poised to become the most sought-after gathering place in Telluride, a refreshed lobby and a new boutique. Complementing the redesign is a collection of engaging new guest experiences and amenities – from ice-climbing and other adrenaline-pumping outdoor pursuits, to restorative wellness offerings, including a new hydration bar. Madeline also introduces a new collaboration with Olympian Gus Kenworthy, who helped create the resort’s new Recovery Ski Lounge, offering a range of advanced post-workout therapies.

«We are thrilled to welcome guests, homeowners and neighbors to our revitalized resort with its modern approach to luxury mountain living,» said Bryan Woody, general manager, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection. «In this panoramic alpine setting, we have created one-of-a-kind experiences that celebrate the best ski mountain in the U.S. It has been a sincere pleasure to work with the passionate Auberge team, the design visionaries at Rose Ink Workshop, our talented culinary team, our friend Gus Kenworthy and our local community of artisans to transform Madeline and solidify its position as one of the top mountain resorts in the world.»

Miami-based interior design team, Rose Ink Workshop, led Madeline’s redesign, creating a modern look that offers a chic, yet approachable respite from Telluride’s active outdoor lifestyle. The new design envelops guests in a luxurious and welcoming year-round mountain environment with a distinct connection to Telluride’s mountain heritage and culture.

Introducing Timber Room
Anchored by a commanding double-sided fireplace, the newly debuted Timber Room, which opens today, blends chalet vibes with modern elements. Designed for couples and larger groups of friends, the social heart of the resort features cozy lounges for two and chic booths punctuated by mountain landscapes. An ornate oak bar inspired by folkloric alpine design is a nod to jet-setting ski destinations such as Magève and Gstaad. Timber Room’s outdoor space leads into Reflection Plaza, the most picturesque setting in Telluride, where guests can keep warm under sheepskin blankets and nestle next to a fire pit overlooking Mountain Village’s beloved ice rink.

Bustling après-ski festivities commence daily at Timber Room at 3:00 p.m., followed by Executive Chef Bill Greenwood’s ceremonial Alphorn serenade at 3:30 pm at Reflection Plaza, signaling across the mountain that it’s time to gather and exchange stories from the day’s adventures over creative cocktails, warming beverages and innovative dishes. Timber Room’s menu is refined, celebratory and designed to be shared. It complements the spirit of the mountainscape and begins with shareable «Graze» plates such as Duck Terrine Toast and the signature Timber Room Baked Potato with crème fraîche and caviar, followed by «Feast» plates, or larger family style dishes including Rocky Mountain Elk with local huckleberry jus. Dishes are presented on custom serving boards made by local artisan Matt Downer using native hardwoods and local slate, while marbled ceramic vessels hand-shaped by Telluride-based ceramicist Tara Carter and a custom collection of ceramic share plates made by LGS Studio beautifully bring the cuisine to life.

Timber Room’s cocktail menu showcases modern interpretations of classic libations with mountain touches such as blue spruce-infused syrup and slow-drip spiced bourbon, along with signature toasty cocktails perfect for fireside après. Guests can explore the interplay between fire and ice with smoky cocktails on the rocks, such as the New Fashioned or Eve in Eden, contrasted with the steaming TNT, the perfect marriage of Telluride Whiskey, Montenegro and Steaming Bean Telluride coffee, shaken cream and fresh grated nutmeg. Adventurous groups can opt for tableside leather bota bags brimming with Timber Room’s house blend of vin chaud for spirited imbibing.

Culinary offerings from Chef Greenwood are also available at Black Iron Kitchen + Bar, where guests are greeted with an inviting «come as you are» atmosphere, indoor-outdoor seating, entertainment and Chef’s fully transformed menu, including the impressive 32 oz. Wagyu Dry Aged Bone In Ribeye that’s sure to satisfy after a day full of adventure. The new Great Room offers endless ways to indulge in life’s simple pleasures with classic board games such as backgammon and mancala, along with a brand-new hydration station. Here, a rotating mix of hydration options will not only quench thirst, but also help acclimate guests to Telluride’s high altitude. Surrounded by the soaring peaks of the San Juan Mountains, the outdoor Sky Terrace beckons guests with its year-round heated pool and two hot tubs, refreshments, daily Alpine s’mores and unbeatable photo opportunities.

New Experiences
A new collection of experiences will immerse guests in Telluride’s rich scenic beauty and year-round adventures. Thrill-seekers can embark on a unique Telluride experience and climb Mystic Falls, an iconic Colorado waterfall, and use a Tyrolean Traverse to descend across a rocky gorge above the frozen falls. For adventure enthusiasts, a helicopter tour of the San Sophia ridgeline, traveling up to 13,000 feet, is available for an awe-inspiring look at the jagged peaks. After a day on the slopes, guests can retreat to Gus Kenworthy’s Recovery Ski Lounge, which features Hyperice, Normatec, and Hypervolt therapies, along with a cool-down playlist curated by Kenworthy himself.

Madeline’s unrivaled Mountain Village location provides guests with easy access to outdoor adventures – from alpine skiing, dog sledding and fly fishing in the winter, to hiking and stand-up paddle boarding on nearby alpine lakes in the summer. Guided activities and lessons are offered for guests of all ages. Off the slopes, wellness experiences include mindfulness sessions, classes with visiting masters and new signature spa treatments at Telluride’s most popular spa.

A New Sense of Arrival
The design and energy of the transformed Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection is felt from the moment guests arrive into a lobby that is both cozy and chic. Convivial seating areas mix vintage and custom furniture and a textured color palette that defines modern luxury in Telluride. Hotel guests are greeted by Adventure Guides, a team of local Telluride concierges who collectively represent more than 60 years of residency in town, and who hold the keys to all the best adventures, dining and entertainment available in the region.

Upon check-in, guests are offered seasonal Telluride Brewing company draft beer in Colorado-mined copper mugs, while kids enjoy Rocky Mountain sodas. A new retail boutique, created in collaboration with Sacred Thistle, sits off the lobby and offers a selection of beautifully handcrafted home goods, jewelry and unusual, earthy treasures. Additional items in the retail gallery include custom hats and a selection of books ranging from fine art photography to vintage and rare titles celebrating outdoor adventure in the Rocky Mountains.

To learn more about Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection and to book a stay, visit aubergeresorts.com/madeline.

About Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection is a stunning alpine resort in the historic town of Telluride, Colorado. The 83-room and 71-residence hotel blends Auberge’s distinctive flair for authentic and elevated experiences with the local flavor of the destination. Surrounded on three sides by the dramatic 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains, Madeline features both guest rooms and suites, as well as one- to four-bedroom residential condominiums that offer expansive Mountain Village views. Sophisticated amenities include the best ski-in/ski-out access in town; slope side Ski Valet; the 4,000-square-foot Sky Terrace featuring a heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tubs, fire pits and al fresco lounge; an alpine-inspired spa and salon; The Madeline Ice Rink and a personal training studio. Mountain dining options include signature restaurant Black Iron Kitchen + Bar, Timber Room featuring outdoor fire tables and an indoor/outdoor bar and Columbia Room, a private dining room. In January 2021, Madeline unveiled a dramatic redesign encompassing its public and social spaces.

For more information: aubergeresorts.com/madeline

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2020 Tied for Warmest Year on Record, NASA Analysis Shows

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2020 tied with 2016 as the warmest year on record, according to an analysis by NASA.

Continuing the planet’s long-term warming trend, the year’s globally averaged temperature was 1.84 degrees Fahrenheit (1.02 degrees Celsius) warmer than the baseline 1951-1980 mean, according to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. 2020 edged out 2016 by a very small amount, within the margin of error of the analysis, making the years effectively tied for the warmest year on record.

«The last seven years have been the warmest seven years on record, typifying the ongoing and dramatic warming trend,» said GISS Director Gavin Schmidt. «Whether one year is a record or not is not really that important – the important things are long-term trends. With these trends, and as the human impact on the climate increases, we have to expect that records will continue to be broken.»

A Warming, Changing World

Tracking global temperature trends provides a critical indicator of the impact of human activities – specifically, greenhouse gas emissions – on our planet. Earth’s average temperature has risen more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) since the late 19th century.

Rising temperatures are causing phenomena such as loss of sea ice and ice sheet mass, sea level rise, longer and more intense heat waves, and shifts in plant and animal habitats. Understanding such long-term climate trends is essential for the safety and quality of human life, allowing humans to adapt to the changing environment in ways such as planting different crops, managing our water resources and preparing for extreme weather events.

Ranking the Records

A separate, independent analysis by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) concluded that 2020 was the second-warmest year in their record, behind 2016. NOAA scientists use much of the same raw temperature data in their analysis, but have a different baseline period (1901-2000) and methodology. Unlike NASA, NOAA also does not infer temperatures in polar regions lacking observations, which accounts for much of the difference between NASA and NOAA records.

Like all scientific data, these temperature findings contain a small amount of uncertainty – in this case, mainly due to changes in weather station locations and temperature measurement methods over time. The GISS temperature analysis (GISTEMP) is accurate to within 0.1 degrees Fahrenheit with a 95 percent confidence level for the most recent period.

Beyond a Global, Annual Average

While the long-term trend of warming continues, a variety of events and factors contribute to any particular year’s average temperature. Two separate events changed the amount of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface. The Australian bush fires during the first half of the year burned 46 million acres of land, releasing smoke and other particles more than 18 miles high in the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and likely cooling the atmosphere slightly. In contrast, global shutdowns related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reduced particulate air pollution in many areas, allowing more sunlight to reach the surface and producing a small but potentially significant warming effect. These shutdowns also appear to have reduced the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions last year, but overall CO2 concentrations continued to increase, and since warming is related to cumulative emissions, the overall amount of avoided warming will be minimal.

The largest source of year-to-year variability in global temperatures typically comes from the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a naturally occurring cycle of heat exchange between the ocean and atmosphere. While the year has ended in a negative (cool) phase of ENSO, it started in a slightly positive (warm) phase, which marginally increased the average overall temperature. The cooling influence from the negative phase is expected to have a larger influence on 2021 than 2020.

«The previous record warm year, 2016, received a significant boost from a strong El Nino. The lack of a similar assist from El Nino this year is evidence that the background climate continues to warm due to greenhouse gases,» Schmidt said.

The 2020 GISS values represent surface temperatures averaged over both the whole globe and the entire year. Local weather plays a role in regional temperature variations, so not every region on Earth experiences similar amounts of warming even in a record year. According to NOAA, parts of the continental United States experienced record high temperatures in 2020, while others did not.

In the long term, parts of the globe are also warming faster than others. Earth’s warming trends are most pronounced in the Arctic, which the GISTEMP analysis shows is warming more than three times as fast as the rest of the globe over the past 30 years, according to Schmidt. The loss of Arctic sea ice – whose annual minimum area is declining by about 13 percent per decade – makes the region less reflective, meaning more sunlight is absorbed by the oceans and temperatures rise further still. This phenomenon, known as Arctic amplification, is driving further sea ice loss, ice sheet melt and sea level rise, more intense Arctic fire seasons, and permafrost melt.

Land, Sea, Air and Space

NASA’s analysis incorporates surface temperature measurements from more than 26,000 weather stations and thousands of ship- and buoy-based observations of sea surface temperatures. These raw measurements are analyzed using an algorithm that considers the varied spacing of temperature stations around the globe and urban heating effects that could skew the conclusions if not taken into account. The result of these calculations is an estimate of the global average temperature difference from a baseline period of 1951 to 1980.

NASA measures Earth’s vital signs from land, air, and space with a fleet of satellites, as well as airborne and ground-based observation campaigns. The satellite surface temperature record from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument aboard NASA’s Aura satellite confirms the GISTEMP results of the past seven years being the warmest on record. Satellite measurements of air temperature, sea surface temperature, and sea levels, as well as other space-based observations, also reflect a warming, changing world. The agency develops new ways to observe and study Earth’s interconnected natural systems with long-term data records and computer analysis tools to better see how our planet is changing. NASA shares this unique knowledge with the global community and works with institutions in the United States and around the world that contribute to understanding and protecting our home planet.

NASA’s full surface temperature data set – and the complete methodology used to make the temperature calculation – are available at:

https://data.giss.nasa.gov/gistemp

GISS is a NASA laboratory managed by the Earth Sciences Division of the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The laboratory is affiliated with Columbia University’s Earth Institute and School of Engineering and Applied Science in New York.

For more information about NASA’s Earth science missions, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/earth

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