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AJC Statement on Impeachment of President Trump

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes today’s House passage of the impeachment resolution and reiterates our unqualified condemnation of the actions of President Donald J. Trump, which, by any measure, run counter to the democratic values we hold dear, and disqualify him from continuing to occupy the highest office in the land.

He has subverted the will of American voters by falsely alleging, without evidence, that the…

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes today’s House passage of the impeachment resolution and reiterates our unqualified condemnation of the actions of President Donald J. Trump, which, by any measure, run counter to the democratic values we hold dear, and disqualify him from continuing to occupy the highest office in the land.

He has subverted the will of American voters by falsely alleging, without evidence, that the November 2020 election was illegitimate, beset with fraud, and «stolen.» Beyond that, he has incited his followers to commit acts of insurrection which involved an assault on a sacred edifice and which resulted in chaos, injury, and death.

For these reasons, AJC calls upon those public officials charged with responsibility for addressing such conduct to utilize the available and appropriate means at their disposal to hold the President accountable for his conduct – politically, historically, and, if and where appropriate, in the courts. 

AJC always has, and always will, promote the strengthening of democratic values, fidelity to constitutional principles, and strict adherence to the rule of law.  No one who swears an oath to uphold the Constitution, and to protect our democracy from enemies foreign or domestic, should escape accountability when that sacred oath is violated.

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New Jersey Sports Finishes Year With All Time High $6,016,968,399 Wagering in 2020 on Sports Betting

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — World Sports Network Editor Ioana Romanasu states: «New Jersey was one of the first states to allow betting on sports and to fire up its local sports betting industry. By getting into the game early, sports betting in New Jersey has stolen the lead on other states and in turn built up a more mature sports betting sector.»

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ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — World Sports Network Editor Ioana Romanasu states: «New Jersey was one of the first states to allow betting on sports and to fire up its local sports betting industry. By getting into the game early, sports betting in New Jersey has stolen the lead on other states and in turn built up a more mature sports betting sector.»

With the momentum currently enjoyed by the New Jersey sports betting industry, is it likely that any other states have a chance of catching up? The likely answer is yes but not for a long time coming. Large powerhouse states like New York and California are still far behind when it comes to legalizing sports betting and even after that day does come they will face the challenges that establishing a new industry in their states entails. It is likely that may take some time, but when it does happen New Jersey’s state coffers will have been reaping the rewards for years.

Press contact: 
Gustave Seeberg
gustave.seeberg@wsn.com
Phone: +4526608652

 

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GO Car Wash, Accompanied by Bee Clean Car Wash, Donates $5,208 to Local San Antonio Charity, Ransomed Life

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In late August of 2020, GO Car Wash acquired eight Bee Clean Car Washes in San Antonio. Former Bee Clean owner, Bobby Nami, started his annual $2.00 Charity Towel event in 2019 where all Bee Clean locations would sell large microfiber towels for $2.00 with 100% of profits going to a local charity. Mr. Nami would let his customers…

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In late August of 2020, GO Car Wash acquired eight Bee Clean Car Washes in San Antonio. Former Bee Clean owner, Bobby Nami, started his annual $2.00 Charity Towel event in 2019 where all Bee Clean locations would sell large microfiber towels for $2.00 with 100% of profits going to a local charity. Mr. Nami would let his customers nominate and vote for their favorite charity on Facebook, later donating the profits to the most voted charity at the end of the year.
Knowing about the Charity Towel and the good it brings to the San Antonio community, GO Car Wash continued the support of the charity event. «Mr. Bobbi and his team set up a great way to not only give back to the community but to interact with them by letting members of the community choose the benefiting charity. And with us coming into a new market, there is no better way to introduce ourselves to the community than by getting involved in this event,» said Sal Belfonte, Marketing Director of GO Car Wash.

This year, GO Car Wash and Bee Clean Car Wash donated $5,208 to Ransomed Life. Ransomed Life helps sexually exploited youths and survivors of child sex trafficking by providing professional counseling and mentoring for exploited youth while also providing educational awareness to the community about child sex trafficking. «

GO Car Wash will do a check presentation the week of January 5th at their first GO branded site located at 715 Fillmore Dr., San Antonio, TX 78251. Although GO supplies free towels for customers to use at all their locations, they will continue to support the $2.00 Charity Towel in 2021 and continue to give back to the San Antonio community.

Donate to Ransomed Life: https://www.ransomedlifetexas.org/donate

Media Contact
Sal Belfonte
Sal.m.Belfonte@GOcarwash.com
GOcarwash.com

Media Contact

Bill Derwin, Go Car Wash, +1 303-304-1986, bill.derwin@gocarwash.com

Chris Anderson, GO Car Wash, (312)785-6788, chris.andersen@gocarwash.com

 

SOURCE Go Car Wash

Supermicro Showcases Industry’s Best and Greenest Cloud Gaming, Video Streaming Workstations and Server Infrastructure Delivering Exceptional TCO and TCE Savings at All-Virtual CES

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server and storage technology and green computing, today is showcasing the industry’s most advanced, best, greenest cloud gaming, video streaming, workstations and server infrastructure. In addition, Supermicro has released details on a breakthrough cloud gaming, content streaming multi-node, multi-GPU platform.     

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server and storage technology and green computing, today is showcasing the industry’s most advanced, best, greenest cloud gaming, video streaming, workstations and server infrastructure. In addition, Supermicro has released details on a breakthrough cloud gaming, content streaming multi-node, multi-GPU platform.     

«Supermicro supports the growing demand for higher performance workstation and desktop systems supported by the most advanced processors and energy-efficient systems to deliver ultimate performance and user experience,» said Charles Liang, president and CEO, Supermicro. «Our systems, including the new GPU platform, are designed to support the most challenging requirements of cloud gaming and high-end compute-intensive applications across multiple industries.»

New Multi-Node/Multi-GPU Platform

The multi-node system delivers up to 10% TCO savings utilizing shared power and cooling. The new 2U 2-node energy-efficient, resource-saving system is designed with up to 64 cores and 128 PCIe 4.0 lanes with three double-width PCIe 4.0 GPUs or six single-width PCIe GPUs at full speed per node.

It is ideal for multi-instance high-end cloud gaming and many other compute-intensive data center applications. Equipped with Supermicro’s advanced I/O Module (AIOM) for fast and flexible networking capabilities, the system can also process massive dataflow for demanding AI/ML applications, deep learning training, and inferencing.

The unique multi-GPU node design allows excellent serviceability, unlike existing products in the market. The two-node drawers in the 2U system can be pulled out for easy serviceability thanks to the shared power and cooling resources. This unique design and the accessibility to the GPUs lowers the cost of maintenance and upgrades for demanding GPU accelerated applications such as cloud gaming that typically require sustaining high-power usage and frequent maintenance. 

Supermicro Server/System Infrastructure

Supermicro’s portfolio includes supporting Intel’s recently announced 11th Gen Intel® Core series (codenamed Tiger Lake) solutions and (codenamed Rocket Lake) motherboards. Also, Supermicro’s IoT and embedded servers to support the rapid growth of connected devices and new applications Supermicro’s portfolio includes server-quality workstation and desktop systems supporting the latest Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors plus multiple NVIDIA GPUs to boost productivity and creativity for professional artists, designers, and engineers. Also, Supermicro’s market-proven SuperBlade® server solutions supporting enterprise environments.

With Cloud Gaming on the rise, our SuperBlade offers the most powerful and cost-effective gaming platform packed with 40 GPUs in an 8U space. It can support the most demanding online games in the world at higher frame rates. The same 8U enclosure can also support 20 Xeon Scalable processors and next-generation Xeon Scalable processor-based servers.

Supermicro workstations are optimized for applications requiring powerful compute and graphics capabilities, boasting real server-level features, including hot-swap storage bays, IPMI, and redundant Titanium-level power supplies. Options include single-and dual-processor configurations so customers can optimize their system for demanding graphical and engineering application requirements. Supermicro workstations have both air and water-cooled options to support peak computing performance.

Supermicro brings server processing and cloud-based solutions to the edge, leveraging advanced product design to provide flexible low-power, ultra-reliable computing, and partnering with forward-thinking software platform partners to build complete solutions for an array of significant vertical markets.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (Nasdaq: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Enterprise Data Center, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Edge Computing Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its «We Keep IT Green®» initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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Royal Caribbean Launches New Adventures From Barbados

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean International will for the first time call Barbados «home» next winter, offering travelers fresh ways to experience the southern Caribbean on <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean International will for the first time call Barbados «home» next winter, offering travelers fresh ways to experience the southern Caribbean on Grandeur of the Seas. Three distinct 7- and 14-night itineraries will each feature a unique lineup of bucket-list destinations – including three new ports of call in the islands of Tobago, Trinidad and St. Vincent. Showcasing the natural beauty and cultures of the region, weeklong sailings will island hop to a different destination every day or offer late-night stays in the famed ABC islands – Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao. Grandeur’s longer escapes will tout an overnight stay in Aruba coupled with visits to Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, among others.

«We are excited to grow our longstanding partnership with Barbados and introduce Bridgetown as Royal Caribbean’s newest home port. Sailing from the heart of the Windward Islands unlocks new memorable vacations to share with family and friends in breathtaking places, such as Grenada, St. Lucia, and now St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago,» said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. «The pink-sand beaches and unexpected adventures across Barbados also make it an ideal destination for our guests to experience even more of the Caribbean charm and culture before or after their cruise.»    

«After the year the industry and region have had, this is a shining light to look forward to this coming winter season. We have wanted to see for some time more homeporting operations from Barbados, the incorporation of pre- and post-stay vacations which expose cruisers to the best Barbados has to offer and at a regional level, the development of new itineraries that elevates the cruise experience throughout the Caribbean,» said Senator the Hon. Lisa Cummins, Minister of Tourism and International Transport for Barbados. «So, we are extremely pleased to extend the welcome mat for Grandeur of the Seas to Barbados. We are looking forward to displaying our Bajan hospitality, wide range of accommodations, rich culture, diversity of experiences, world class cuisine, unique attractions, and especially want to share the warmth of the Barbadian people. These are the things that keep visitors coming back for more!»

Barbados is known for its rich history and celebrated for its kind and hospitable people – a defining Bajan trait passed on for almost 400 years and still strong today. Adventure-seekers looking to discover the Bajan island vibe will have diverse experiences to choose from across the country’s 11 parishes – a mix of coastal, rural and urban neighborhoods, some sophisticated and luxurious, others immersive and based in nature. Spanning 166 square miles between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the island affectionately known as «Little England» is chock-full of natural and cultural heritage to satisfy wanderlust of all types.

Royal Caribbean’s new 2021-22 winter cruises from Bridgetown, Barbados open for sale today. The itineraries depart on Sundays and ports of call for each are:

  • 7-night Southern Caribbean Island Hop: Departing Bridgetown, Barbados (new) and visiting Scarborough, Tobago (new); Port of Spain, Trinidad (new); St. George’s, Grenada; Kingstown, St. Vincent (new); Roseau, Dominica; and Castries, St. Lucia
  • 7-night Southern Caribbean Adventure: Departing Bridgetown, Barbados (new) and visiting St. George’s, Grenada; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstad, Curacao; and Port of Spain, Trinidad (new)
  • 14-night Ultimate Caribbean: Departing Bridgetown, Barbados (new) and visiting St. George’s, Grenada; Kingstown, St. Vincent (new); Kralendijk, Bonaire; Oranjestad, Aruba (overnight); Willemstad, Curacao; Port of Spain, Trinidad (new); Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

Royal Caribbean’s inaugural season sailing from Barbados adds even more variety to the cruise line’s current 2021-22 winter season. New departure ports and destinations will bring a breadth of fresh experiences for travelers to make the most of their highly anticipated vacations.

About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International has been delivering innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel featuring the latest technology and guest experiences for today’s adventurous traveler. The cruise line continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to more than 270 destinations in 72 countries on six continents, including Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in the Perfect Day Island Collection. Royal Caribbean has also been voted «Best Cruise Line Overall» for 18 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards.

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.

Royal Caribbean International is applying the recommendations of its Healthy Sail Panel of public health and scientific experts to provide a safer and healthier cruise vacation on all of its sailings. Health and safety protocols, regional travel restrictions and clearance to visit ports of call, are subject to change based on ongoing evaluation, public health standards, and government requirements. U.S. cruises and guests: For more information on the latest health and travel alerts, U.S. government travel advisories, please visit www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates or consult travel advisories, warnings or recommendations relating to cruise travel on applicable government websites.  

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Covanta Holding Corporation Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Earnings Conference Call To Be Held On February 19, 2021

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE:CVA) («Covanta» or the «Company») will host a conference call at 8:30 AM (Eastern) on Friday, February 19, 2021 to discuss its fourth quarter and full year results.

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MORRISTOWN, N.J., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE:CVA) («Covanta» or the «Company») will host a conference call at 8:30 AM (Eastern) on Friday, February 19, 2021 to discuss its fourth quarter and full year results.

A press release reporting Covanta’s fourth quarter results will be issued after the market closes on February 18, 2021 and will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website.

The conference call will begin with prepared remarks, which will be followed by a question and answer session. To participate on the live call, please dial 1-888-317-6003 (US) or 1-412-317-6061 (international) approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call and enter the passcode 3286737. The conference call will also be webcast live from the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website. A presentation will be made available during the call and will be found in the Investor Relations section of the Covanta website at www.covanta.com.

An archived webcast will be available two hours after the end of the conference call and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Covanta website at www.covanta.com.

About Covanta
Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta’s modern Waste-to-Energy facilities safely convert approximately 21 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle 500,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today’s most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit covanta.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute «forward-looking» statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the «Securities Act»), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the «Exchange Act»), the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the «PSLRA») or in releases made by the Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC»), all as may be amended from time to time. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Covanta Holding Corporation, its subsidiaries and joint ventures or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements.  For additional information see the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements in the Company’s 10-K, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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GreenPrint Earns Impact Award from Sustainable Business Magazine Real Leaders

ATLANTA, Jan 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPrint, an environmental technology company, was today awarded a place on Real Leaders magazine’s 2021 list of the Top 150 Impact Companies. For a second year in a row, GreenPrint was recognized for its turnkey solutions that help companies across the United States and Europe build and market programs to offset carbon emissions, plastic waste, and water usage. GreenPrint joins…

ATLANTA, Jan 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPrint, an environmental technology company, was today awarded a place on Real Leaders magazine’s 2021 list of the Top 150 Impact Companies. For a second year in a row, GreenPrint was recognized for its turnkey solutions that help companies across the United States and Europe build and market programs to offset carbon emissions, plastic waste, and water usage. GreenPrint joins multinational, environmentally aware companies such as Unilever, Tesla, and Patagonia on the Real Leaders list.

The Top Impact Companies Award is given to businesses that demonstrate that markets can be a force for good – those that have a track record of real growth and manifest positive impact through their business strategy and everyday practices. Winning companies are selected based on the intersection of their size, growth, and sustainability commitments.

«This award is especially meaningful because it aligns with GreenPrint’s long-standing belief that sustainability is good business,» said Pete Davis, Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPrint. «Our programs have been proven to drive increased customer loyalty and brand affinity, demonstrating that economic growth and environmental awareness can go hand in hand. We’re honored to receive this award, and to be included alongside such a prestigious group of forward-thinking brands,»

Since 2010, Real Leaders has been highlighting the achievements of organizations paving the way in environmental impact and social change.

About GreenPrint
GreenPrint facilitates The Giant Company’s Reduced Emissions Program. GreenPrint is a global environmental technology company, offers sustainability as a service with patent-protected programs that deliver environmental impact and bottom-line results. An Inc. 5000 company and a member of 1% Percent for the Planet, GreenPrint’s turnkey offerings help companies meet sustainability goals while increasing brand value and customer loyalty – making it easy for businesses to do well by doing good. GreenPrint, A Public Benefit Corporation, is on pace to offset over 30 million metric tons of carbon by 2025.

CONTACT:
GreenPrint
Michele Koch
470-788-0718
michele@greenprintcorp.com

CONTACT:
Prosek Partners
Dennis Joyce
203-803-6425
djoyce@prosek.com

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El mundo vislumbra la eliminación de la peste ovina y caprina para 2030

El mundo vislumbra la eliminación de la peste ovina y caprina para 2030

El mundo vislumbra la eliminación de la peste ovina y caprina para 2030

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NUEVA YORK, 13 January…



El mundo vislumbra la eliminación de la peste ovina y caprina para 2030

El mundo vislumbra la eliminación de la peste ovina y caprina para 2030

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NUEVA YORK, 13 January 2021

NUEVA YORK, 13 January 2021 / PRN Africa / — El número de brotes de peste de los pequeños rumiantes, también conocida como peste ovina y caprina, se redujo en dos tercios en los últimos años en todo el mundo, informó este miércoles la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).

Según la FAO, el hito demuestra el compromiso de la comunidad internacional para combatir la enfermedad altamente contagiosa y da esperanzas de alcanzar el objetivo de erradicarla a nivel mundial para 2030.

La peste es una enfermedad vírica caracterizada por fiebre, llagas, diarrea y neumonía, y puede ser letal para los animales, con una tasa de mortalidad de entre 30% y 70%, pero no infecta a los humanos. Sin embargo, si tiene efectos importantes en las personas ya que socava la seguridad alimentaria y los medios de vida.

De acuerdo con datos de la Organización, en 2019 se registraron un poco más de 1200 brotes mundiales de la enfermedad en comparación con más de 3500 en 2015. La disminución se atribuye al impacto de las campañas de vacunación en 50 países apoyadas por la FAO. En solo doce de estos países se vacunaron más de 300 millones de cabras y ovejas entre 2015 y 2018.

Los más afectados

La región de Asia (75%) y la de África (24%) fueron las más afectadas por brotes de la peste ovina y caprina entre 2015 y 2019. Casi la mitad del total de brotes en este período ocurrieron en solo cinco países.

La enfermedad, identificada por primera vez en Côte d’Ivoire en la década de 1940, se ha extendido a un ritmo alarmante a más de 70 países, y de no ser controlada podría infectar hasta al 80% de los 2500 millones de pequeños rumiantes del mundo, ejerciendo una enorme presión sobre la población más vulnerable del mundo.

Aproximadamente 300 millones de familias dependen de los pequeños rumiantes, como ovejas y cabras, como fuente de alimento e ingresos, y corren el riesgo de perder sus medios de vida si no se mantiene a raya la enfermedad. También se estima que la peste actualmente causa pérdidas económicas de hasta 2100 millones de dólares al año.

La peste también ha infectado a camellos, ganado, búfalos de agua y una variedad de especies silvestres, desde el búfalo africano hasta el antílope saiga en Asia.

El camino hacia la erradicación y sus desafíos

En 2015, la comunidad internacional estableció el objetivo de erradicar la enfermedad para 2030. Desde entonces, la FAO y la Organización Mundial de Sanidad Animal (OIE) han desarrollado e implementado una estrategia global de control y erradicación.

«Erradicar la enfermedad es posible y esencial para poner fin a la pobreza y el hambre. No solo salvaría a una valiosa fuente de alimentos e ingresos para muchas personas vulnerables, sino que también evitaría la migración de familias enteras, un riesgo al que se enfrentan cuando se destruyen sus medios de vida. Un mundo libre de peste también significará más seguridad y empoderamiento para las mujeres rurales, ya que a menudo son las responsables de cuidar el ganado”, explicó en un comunicado Maria Helena Semedo, directora general adjunta de la FAO.

«Si bien los brotes han disminuido significativamente en los últimos años, el alcance de la infección del virus de la peste de los pequeños rumiantes sigue siendo amplio y es necesario hacer más para combatir la enfermedad», agregó el coordinador del Programa de Erradicación de la Peste y veterinario de la FAO, Felix Njeumi.

La escasez de vacunas, el movimiento de ganado y los desafíos logísticos para realizar las vacunaciones siguen siendo los principales obstáculos para la prevención y el control del padecimiento. El costo de una dosis de vacuna representa alrededor de un octavo del costo de la administración de la vacuna.

Asimismo, el almacenamiento de las vacunas, que necesitan de una cadena de frío, es otro desafío para entregarlas en las regiones tropicales y subtropicales que carecen de esta tecnología.

Hasta mayo de 2020, 58 países y una región de Namibia han sido reconocidos como libres de la enfermedad. Rusia y Lesotho fueron los últimos que se agregaron a la lista el año pasado. Unos 21 países, que no han tenido casos nuevos durante cinco años consecutivos pueden preparar su documentación para ser certificados como libres de la peste.

Para alcanzar ese estatus, las naciones pasan por un proceso minucioso de cuatro etapas (evaluación, control, erradicación y monitoreo) apoyado por la FAO y la OIE.

SOURCE Centro de Noticias ONU

NUEVA YORK, 13 January 2021 / PRN Africa / — El número de brotes de peste de los pequeños rumiantes, también conocida como peste ovina y caprina, se redujo en dos tercios en los últimos años en todo el mundo, informó este miércoles la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO).

Según la FAO, el hito demuestra el compromiso de la comunidad internacional para combatir la enfermedad altamente contagiosa y da esperanzas de alcanzar el objetivo de erradicarla a nivel mundial para 2030.

La peste es una enfermedad vírica caracterizada por fiebre, llagas, diarrea y neumonía, y puede ser letal para los animales, con una tasa de mortalidad de entre 30% y 70%, pero no infecta a los humanos. Sin embargo, si tiene efectos importantes en las personas ya que socava la seguridad alimentaria y los medios de vida.

De acuerdo con datos de la Organización, en 2019 se registraron un poco más de 1200 brotes mundiales de la enfermedad en comparación con más de 3500 en 2015. La disminución se atribuye al impacto de las campañas de vacunación en 50 países apoyadas por la FAO. En solo doce de estos países se vacunaron más de 300 millones de cabras y ovejas entre 2015 y 2018.

Los más afectados

La región de Asia (75%) y la de África (24%) fueron las más afectadas por brotes de la peste ovina y caprina entre 2015 y 2019. Casi la mitad del total de brotes en este período ocurrieron en solo cinco países.

La enfermedad, identificada por primera vez en Côte d’Ivoire en la década de 1940, se ha extendido a un ritmo alarmante a más de 70 países, y de no ser controlada podría infectar hasta al 80% de los 2500 millones de pequeños rumiantes del mundo, ejerciendo una enorme presión sobre la población más vulnerable del mundo.

Aproximadamente 300 millones de familias dependen de los pequeños rumiantes, como ovejas y cabras, como fuente de alimento e ingresos, y corren el riesgo de perder sus medios de vida si no se mantiene a raya la enfermedad. También se estima que la peste actualmente causa pérdidas económicas de hasta 2100 millones de dólares al año.

La peste también ha infectado a camellos, ganado, búfalos de agua y una variedad de especies silvestres, desde el búfalo africano hasta el antílope saiga en Asia.

El camino hacia la erradicación y sus desafíos

En 2015, la comunidad internacional estableció el objetivo de erradicar la enfermedad para 2030. Desde entonces, la FAO y la Organización Mundial de Sanidad Animal (OIE) han desarrollado e implementado una estrategia global de control y erradicación.

«Erradicar la enfermedad es posible y esencial para poner fin a la pobreza y el hambre. No solo salvaría a una valiosa fuente de alimentos e ingresos para muchas personas vulnerables, sino que también evitaría la migración de familias enteras, un riesgo al que se enfrentan cuando se destruyen sus medios de vida. Un mundo libre de peste también significará más seguridad y empoderamiento para las mujeres rurales, ya que a menudo son las responsables de cuidar el ganado”, explicó en un comunicado Maria Helena Semedo, directora general adjunta de la FAO.

«Si bien los brotes han disminuido significativamente en los últimos años, el alcance de la infección del virus de la peste de los pequeños rumiantes sigue siendo amplio y es necesario hacer más para combatir la enfermedad», agregó el coordinador del Programa de Erradicación de la Peste y veterinario de la FAO, Felix Njeumi.

La escasez de vacunas, el movimiento de ganado y los desafíos logísticos para realizar las vacunaciones siguen siendo los principales obstáculos para la prevención y el control del padecimiento. El costo de una dosis de vacuna representa alrededor de un octavo del costo de la administración de la vacuna.

Asimismo, el almacenamiento de las vacunas, que necesitan de una cadena de frío, es otro desafío para entregarlas en las regiones tropicales y subtropicales que carecen de esta tecnología.

Hasta mayo de 2020, 58 países y una región de Namibia han sido reconocidos como libres de la enfermedad. Rusia y Lesotho fueron los últimos que se agregaron a la lista el año pasado. Unos 21 países, que no han tenido casos nuevos durante cinco años consecutivos pueden preparar su documentación para ser certificados como libres de la peste.

Para alcanzar ese estatus, las naciones pasan por un proceso minucioso de cuatro etapas (evaluación, control, erradicación y monitoreo) apoyado por la FAO y la OIE.

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Ideanomics Announces Its Sponsorship in NACFE, a Non-Profit Organization Focused on the North American Freight Industry

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) («Ideanomics» or the «Company») is pleased to announce its sponsorship in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). As…

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) («Ideanomics» or the «Company») is pleased to announce its sponsorship in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE). As Ideanomics prepares to launch its heavy truck and specialty electric vehicle unit, Medici Motor Works, in North America in 2021, it was imperative that the Company work with stakeholders and advocacy groups to understand the opportunities unique to the region.

NACFE is an unbiased, non-profit, organization that works with major stakeholders across North America’s freight industry. It works with fleet operators, manufacturers, shippers, software providers, governments, associations, etc., and its mission is to double freight efficiency and progress towards zero-emissions. NACFE conducts studies and uses data analysis to drive the development and adoption of efficiency-enhancing, environmentally beneficial, and cost-effective technologies, services, and methodologies. 

«NACFE takes a holistic approach to electric vehicle (EV) adoption and brings together important and influential companies in the freight industry,» said Ideanomics CEO Alf Poor. «Our participation in NACFE will enable us to better understand the North American market at both a local and national level and, with this knowledge, improve the development and growth of our businesses in the EV space, which includes our MEG division, Medici Motor Works, and WAVE.»

«In 2018, NACFE launched efforts to help Guide Emerging Technologies and have published eight reports now on electric trucks,» said Mike Roeth, NACFE Executive Director. «A very rewarding result is getting to know many new entrants into the NA truck market, including companies such as Ideanomics, who offer a perspective across the spectrum of challenges in moving to zero emissions, including commercial vehicles and associated rebate programs, financing, and charging solutions.»

About Ideanomics
Ideanomics is a global company focused on the convergence of financial services and industries experiencing technological disruption. Our Mobile Energy Global (MEG) division is a service provider that facilitates the adoption of electric vehicles by commercial fleet operators through offering vehicle procurement, finance and leasing, and energy management solutions under our innovative sales to financing to charging (S2F2C) business model. Ideanomics Capital is focused on disruptive fintech solutions for the financial services industry. Together, MEG and Ideanomics Capital provide our global customers and partners with leading technologies and services designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability, and our shareholders with the opportunity to participate in high-potential, growth industries.

The company is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in Beijing, Hangzhou, and Qingdao, and operations in the U.S., China, Ukraine, and Malaysia.

About NACFE
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) works to drive the development and adoption of efficiency enhancing, environmentally beneficial, and cost-effective technologies, services, and operational practices in the movement of goods across North America. NACFE provides independent, unbiased research, including Confidence Reports on available technologies and Guidance Reports on emerging ones, which highlight the benefits and consequences of each, and deliver decision-making tools for fleets, manufacturers, and others. NACFE partners with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) on a variety of projects including the Run on Less fuel efficiency demonstration series, electric trucks, emissions reductions, and low-carbon supply chains.

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North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)
Mike Roeth, Executive Director
mike.roeth@nacfe.org

Ideanomics,Inc.
Tony Sklar, SVP of Investor Relations
1441 Broadway, Suite 5116 New York, NY 10018
ir@ideanomics.com

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Blue Knob Auto Sales Takes a Different Approach to Automobile Sales

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When it comes to having a different car-buying experience, Blue Knob Auto Sales brings originality to the table. Since the dealership opened its doors in November 1997, Blue Knob Auto Sales has listened to customer suggestions on how the dealership can improve business. Many of these have been implemented with the goal of making car-buying easier and less stressful for the customer.

Unlike many dealerships…

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — When it comes to having a different car-buying experience, Blue Knob Auto Sales brings originality to the table. Since the dealership opened its doors in November 1997, Blue Knob Auto Sales has listened to customer suggestions on how the dealership can improve business. Many of these have been implemented with the goal of making car-buying easier and less stressful for the customer.

Unlike many dealerships Blue Knob Auto Sales includes the year, mileage, price and other pertinent information directly on the vehicle so customers do not have to go into the dealership to learn more. This goes hand-in-hand with a no salesman on the lot strategy. Blue Knob Auto Sales wants customers to not feel rushed as they peruse the lot. Individuals that have located a car they are interested in can go into the dealership and a representative can assist them from there.

Customers can enjoy low car prices at Blue Knob Auto Sales all year round. Realizing the dealership can sell more vehicles if the prices are more reasonable, Blue Knob Auto Sales provides low prices on used inventory. Blue Knob Auto Sales also has a no negotiation policy to make car-buying easier.

Being a used car dealership, Blue Knob Auto Sales is able to carry all makes and models on the lot. This allows individuals to choose from a wide array of vehicles until they find the one that suits their needs and budget. Whether customers are interested in a luxury vehicle such as a Lexus or an economy car like a Nissan, Blue Knob Auto Sales accommodates every type of driver.

Individuals who would like more information on what Blue Knob Auto Sales has to offer can visit the dealership at https://www.blueknobauto.com or call 814-695-1387. This dealership is located at 2860 Route 764 in Duncansville. Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Media Contact

Aaron Hobaugh, Blue Knob Auto Sales, 814-695-1387, ahobaugh@blueknobauto.com

 

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