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Get Ready to Soak Up Some Vitamin Sea With Holland America Line’s 2021-2022 Caribbean Cruise Season That Includes New Rotterdam

SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Beyond the balmy breezes and crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the vibrant cultures of the islands await to be discovered on a Holland America Line cruise during the 2021-2022 season. Ranging from seven to 21 days, guests will have their pick of six of the line’s premium, mid-sized ships — including Rotterdam in its debut season in the Caribbean —…

SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Beyond the balmy breezes and crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the vibrant cultures of the islands await to be discovered on a Holland America Line cruise during the 2021-2022 season. Ranging from seven to 21 days, guests will have their pick of six of the line’s premium, mid-sized ships — including Rotterdam in its debut season in the Caribbean — all conveniently sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Holland America Line’s vast offerings between October 2021 and April 2022 feature three- to 14-day itineraries to the eastern, western and southern regions of the Caribbean, including sailings that spend a day discovering the Panama Canal. In addition to Rotterdam, guests can choose a Caribbean cruise on Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Volendam and one holiday sailing on Zaandam.

Half Moon Cay: Best Private Island & Highest Rated Caribbean Port
All of the itineraries include a call at Half Moon Cay, affording guests more opportunities to experience Holland America Line’s award-winning private Bahamian island. Both Porthole Cruise Magazine and Travel Weekly readers have named Half Moon Cay the industry’s Best Private Island, and it is Holland America Line’s highest-rated Caribbean port call by its guests. This quintessential and quaint sanctuary has evolved into a playground for cruise guests and features the finest beaches in the Caribbean; a natural 700-acre lagoon; two-story villas and private cabanas; delicious dining venues like Lobster Shack; a children’s waterpark; and a variety of fun-filled shore excursions for nature lovers, adventurous travelers and explorers.

Maiden Season in the Caribbean for Rotterdam
Holland America Line’s newest ship kicks off the Caribbean season with three- and four-day samplers. The four-day departs Nov. 3 and calls at Half Moon Cay and Key West Florida, and the three-day departs Nov. 7 and calls at Half Moon Cay. With the most varied options of the season, Rotterdam will then sail a series of cruises that include tropical, western, eastern and southern itineraries ranging from six to 11 days.

Holland America Line’s ships explore the treasures of the Caribbean on a variety of routes:

Bahamas Sampler:

Ports: Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas
Length: Three, four or five days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam

Eastern Caribbean:

Ports: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; Half Moon Cay
Length: Seven days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Western Caribbean:

Ports: Combination of Belize City, Belize; Falmouth and Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; Half Moon Cay, Nassau
Length: Seven or eight days
Ships: Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Southern Caribbean:

Ports: Combination of Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Bridgetown, Barbados; Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curaçao; Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Castries, Saint Lucia; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe; Saint Georges, Grenada; Port-of-Spain, Trinidad; Half Moon Cay, San Juan, St. Thomas
Length: Seven, nine, 10, 11 or 14 days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, Volendam, Zaandam

Tropical Caribbean:

Ports: Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay,
Length: Six or seven days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Partial Panama Canal:

Ports: Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Aruba, Curaçao, Half Moon Cay, Panama Canal partial transit (Gatun Lake/scenic cruising)
Length: 10 or 11 days
Ship: Eurodam

Combine Back-to-Back Cruises for Longer Collectors’ Voyages
Many of the cruises can be extended into Collectors’ Voyages to create the ultimate Caribbean exploration with more economical fares than if booking the cruises individually. Ranging from 13 to 21 days, these longer journeys combine nonrepeating, back-to-back itineraries, allowing guests to span more than one Caribbean region and enjoy the ultimate island-hopping journey.

Celebrate the Season with a Festive Holiday Cruise
Travelers who like to get away for the winter holidays have nine holiday sailings to choose from that range from seven to 14 days; Holiday Collectors’ Voyage extend up to 21 days.

During holiday cruises, guests can take part in a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, enjoy caroling and sing-alongs, participate in Hanukkah celebrations, indulge in traditional holiday meals with all the trimmings and a special Royal Dutch High Tea with fanciful holiday cookies and pastries. Kids will delight in a visit from Santa Claus and holiday-themed crafts. The New Year’s Eve sailings are the ideal setting to ring in a new year, featuring a festive holiday ball with a Champagne toast.

Delve Deeper Into Caribbean Life
Throughout each cruise, EXC programming brings the Caribbean’s local traditions, culinary tastes and cultural experiences to life. Guests who want to learn more about the region can attend an EXC Talk on topics ranging from «The Caribbean Spirit: The Story of Rum» to «The Deep Blue: Life Below the Water’s Edge.» Foodies can head to a Port to Table cooking demonstration, cooking class or themed mixology class featuring local fare, or participate in an exclusive culinary-themed shore excursion in partnership with FOOD & WINE magazine showcasing the region’s food scene from a local perspective.

Take Advantage of View and Verandah Offer
Book by Feb. 28, 2021, and take advantage of the ‘View & Verandah’ offer that includes stateroom upgrades, free beverages, one-night specialty dining, 10% off shore excursions and more. Savings with the «View and Verandah» Big Event is valued at up to $3,800 per stateroom, depending on length of cruise and category booked. Caribbean cruise pricing starts at $699 per person, double occupancy, for a seven-day sailing. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional.

For more information, contact a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog.  Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:  CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will join the fleet in July 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line’s ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line’s esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs.

In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently assessing enhanced health and safety protocols and how they may impact future cruises. Actual offerings may vary from what is displayed. Stay updated on current Travel Advisories and Health & Safety protocols.

CONTACT:

Erik Elvejord

PHONE:

800-637-5029, 206-626-9890

EMAIL:

pr@hollandamerica.com

 

 

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Get Ready to Soak Up Some Vitamin Sea With Holland America Line’s 2021-2022 Caribbean Cruise Season That Includes New Rotterdam

SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Beyond the balmy breezes and crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the vibrant cultures of the islands await to be discovered on a Holland America Line cruise during the 2021-2022 season. Ranging from seven to 21 days, guests will have their pick of six of the line’s premium, mid-sized ships — including Rotterdam in its debut season in the Caribbean —…

SEATTLE, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Beyond the balmy breezes and crystalline waters of the Caribbean, the vibrant cultures of the islands await to be discovered on a Holland America Line cruise during the 2021-2022 season. Ranging from seven to 21 days, guests will have their pick of six of the line’s premium, mid-sized ships — including Rotterdam in its debut season in the Caribbean — all conveniently sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Holland America Line’s vast offerings between October 2021 and April 2022 feature three- to 14-day itineraries to the eastern, western and southern regions of the Caribbean, including sailings that spend a day discovering the Panama Canal. In addition to Rotterdam, guests can choose a Caribbean cruise on Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Volendam and one holiday sailing on Zaandam.

Half Moon Cay: Best Private Island & Highest Rated Caribbean Port
All of the itineraries include a call at Half Moon Cay, affording guests more opportunities to experience Holland America Line’s award-winning private Bahamian island. Both Porthole Cruise Magazine and Travel Weekly readers have named Half Moon Cay the industry’s Best Private Island, and it is Holland America Line’s highest-rated Caribbean port call by its guests. This quintessential and quaint sanctuary has evolved into a playground for cruise guests and features the finest beaches in the Caribbean; a natural 700-acre lagoon; two-story villas and private cabanas; delicious dining venues like Lobster Shack; a children’s waterpark; and a variety of fun-filled shore excursions for nature lovers, adventurous travelers and explorers.

Maiden Season in the Caribbean for Rotterdam
Holland America Line’s newest ship kicks off the Caribbean season with three- and four-day samplers. The four-day departs Nov. 3 and calls at Half Moon Cay and Key West Florida, and the three-day departs Nov. 7 and calls at Half Moon Cay. With the most varied options of the season, Rotterdam will then sail a series of cruises that include tropical, western, eastern and southern itineraries ranging from six to 11 days.

Holland America Line’s ships explore the treasures of the Caribbean on a variety of routes:

Bahamas Sampler:

Ports: Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Bahamas
Length: Three, four or five days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam

Eastern Caribbean:

Ports: Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos; San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; Half Moon Cay
Length: Seven days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Western Caribbean:

Ports: Combination of Belize City, Belize; Falmouth and Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; Half Moon Cay, Nassau
Length: Seven or eight days
Ships: Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Southern Caribbean:

Ports: Combination of Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Bridgetown, Barbados; Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curaçao; Philipsburg, Sint Maarten; Fort-de-France, Martinique; Castries, Saint Lucia; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe; Saint Georges, Grenada; Port-of-Spain, Trinidad; Half Moon Cay, San Juan, St. Thomas
Length: Seven, nine, 10, 11 or 14 days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam, Volendam, Zaandam

Tropical Caribbean:

Ports: Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay,
Length: Six or seven days
Ships: Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam

Partial Panama Canal:

Ports: Cartagena, Colombia; Colon, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; Aruba, Curaçao, Half Moon Cay, Panama Canal partial transit (Gatun Lake/scenic cruising)
Length: 10 or 11 days
Ship: Eurodam

Combine Back-to-Back Cruises for Longer Collectors’ Voyages
Many of the cruises can be extended into Collectors’ Voyages to create the ultimate Caribbean exploration with more economical fares than if booking the cruises individually. Ranging from 13 to 21 days, these longer journeys combine nonrepeating, back-to-back itineraries, allowing guests to span more than one Caribbean region and enjoy the ultimate island-hopping journey.

Celebrate the Season with a Festive Holiday Cruise
Travelers who like to get away for the winter holidays have nine holiday sailings to choose from that range from seven to 14 days; Holiday Collectors’ Voyage extend up to 21 days.

During holiday cruises, guests can take part in a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, enjoy caroling and sing-alongs, participate in Hanukkah celebrations, indulge in traditional holiday meals with all the trimmings and a special Royal Dutch High Tea with fanciful holiday cookies and pastries. Kids will delight in a visit from Santa Claus and holiday-themed crafts. The New Year’s Eve sailings are the ideal setting to ring in a new year, featuring a festive holiday ball with a Champagne toast.

Delve Deeper Into Caribbean Life
Throughout each cruise, EXC programming brings the Caribbean’s local traditions, culinary tastes and cultural experiences to life. Guests who want to learn more about the region can attend an EXC Talk on topics ranging from «The Caribbean Spirit: The Story of Rum» to «The Deep Blue: Life Below the Water’s Edge.» Foodies can head to a Port to Table cooking demonstration, cooking class or themed mixology class featuring local fare, or participate in an exclusive culinary-themed shore excursion in partnership with FOOD & WINE magazine showcasing the region’s food scene from a local perspective.

Take Advantage of View and Verandah Offer
Book by Feb. 28, 2021, and take advantage of the ‘View & Verandah’ offer that includes stateroom upgrades, free beverages, one-night specialty dining, 10% off shore excursions and more. Savings with the «View and Verandah» Big Event is valued at up to $3,800 per stateroom, depending on length of cruise and category booked. Caribbean cruise pricing starts at $699 per person, double occupancy, for a seven-day sailing. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional.

For more information, contact a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.

Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog.  Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:  CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon more than 70 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits more than 470 ports in 98 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, is under construction and will join the fleet in July 2021.

The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line’s ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line’s esteemed Culinary Council, comprising world-famous chefs.

In light of COVID-19, Holland America Line is currently assessing enhanced health and safety protocols and how they may impact future cruises. Actual offerings may vary from what is displayed. Stay updated on current Travel Advisories and Health & Safety protocols.

CONTACT:

Erik Elvejord

PHONE:

800-637-5029, 206-626-9890

EMAIL:

pr@hollandamerica.com

 

 

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Surge Copper reanuda la perforación en Ootsa y amplía el programa de perforación

VANCOUVER, BC, 11 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) («Surge» o la «Compañía») se complace en anunciar que la perforación se ha reanudado en el proyecto Ootsa 100% propiedad de la Compañía en British Columbia después de un descanso de vacaciones planeado, y se han añadido un mínimo de 5.000 metros de perforación adicional al programa de invierno para un total de al menos 15.000 metros. El aumento sigue estando bien financiado con aproximadamente 6,3 millones…

VANCOUVER, BC, 11 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Surge Copper Corp. (TSXV: SURG) («Surge» o la «Compañía») se complace en anunciar que la perforación se ha reanudado en el proyecto Ootsa 100% propiedad de la Compañía en British Columbia después de un descanso de vacaciones planeado, y se han añadido un mínimo de 5.000 metros de perforación adicional al programa de invierno para un total de al menos 15.000 metros. El aumento sigue estando bien financiado con aproximadamente 6,3 millones de dólares en el tesoro.

Lo más destacado

  • El actual programa de perforación en Ootsa se ha ampliado en un mínimo de 5.000 metros, con perforación adicional para centrarse en la expansión de los recursos en el yacimiento de West Seel, donde los resultados recientes del hoyo S20-219 entregaron el hoyo mineralizado continuo más largo en la historia del proyecto Ootsa, intersecando 0,42% CuEq1 a más de 1.013 metros de la superficie de roca, terminando en mineralización, e incluyendo 0,60% CuEq sobre 422 metros
  • Los ensayos están pendientes en seis hoyos terminados, más la parte inferior del hoyo S20-218 que apuntaba a una anomalía de carga en el muro de la falla este adyacente al depósito de East Seel
  • Permitir que los procedimientos iniciados para el acceso y el trabajo de mejora de la infraestructura en el proyecto Berg antes del primer programa de exploración de Surge comiencen más tarde en 2021

Leif Nilsson, consejero delegado, comentó: «La actividad de exploración en el proyecto Ootsa se reactivó en octubre de 2020 con un programa inicial de 10.000 metros diseñado tanto para ampliar los límites de los recursos conocidos como para probar múltiples nuevos objetivos geofísicos a lo largo de Seel Trend. Dada la calidad de los resultados iniciales, estamos entusiasmados hasta ahora de estar expandiendo este programa de inversión y esperando ansiosamente resultados adicionales en la perforación objetivo.«

Actualización del Programa de Exploración de Ootsa

Actualmente hay dos simulacros en funcionamiento en el proyecto Ootsa enfocados en expandir el gran recurso de cobre-oro-molibdeno-plata en el yacimiento de West Seel y probar objetivos de exploración a lo largo de Seel Trend. El actual programa de perforación comenzó en octubre de 2020, y hasta la fecha se han perforado 7.750 metros de núcleo con ocho hoyos completados y dos hoyos adicionales en curso.  Todo el núcleo de la perforación se ha registrado, muestreado y enviado para su ensayo.  Los resultados del ensayo para la parte superior del hoyo S20-218 y todo el hoyo S20-219 han sido recibidos y publicados (ver comunicados de prensa de fecha 26 de noviembre de 2020 y 14 de diciembre de 2020). Los resultados de todos los demás hoyos están pendientes.

Resultados clave recibidos hasta la fecha:

  • El hoyo S20-218 fue perforado en el depósito de East Seel y devolvió 176,1 metros de nivelación 0,72% equivalente de cobre (0,35% de cobre, 0,4 g/t de oro, 1,7 g/t de plata).
  • El hoyo S20-219 fue perforado en el depósito de West Seel y devolvió 422 metros de nivelación 0,60% equivalente de cobre (0,25% de cobre, 0,20 g/t de oro, 0,042% de molibdeno, 3,3 g/t de plata) en un radio de 1.013 metros con una calificación de 0,42% equivalente de cobre (0,20% de cobre, 0,13 g/t de oro, 0,025% de molibdeno, 2,9 g/t de plata).

Sobre la base de los sólidos resultados de perforación hasta la fecha, la Compañía ha ampliado el programa original de perforación de 10.000 metros en Ootsa a un mínimo de 15.000 metros para permitir a la Compañía perforar durante el invierno y realizar perforaciones suficientes para definir la extensión del gran depósito de West Seel. Se espera que el presupuesto para los 5.000 metros adicionales sea inferior a 1 millón de dólares.

Actualización del Proyecto Berg

La Compañía está preparando informes y buscando permisos finales para permitir la rehabilitación de la histórica vía de acceso a la zona de depósito de Berg. A la espera de la aprobación, se prevé que los trabajos en la carretera comiencen en julio, seguidos de un programa de perforación centrado en definir y ampliar las zonas de cobre de alta calidad cerca de la superficie en Berg. Se puede planificar una geofísica adicional después de una revisión adicional de la información histórica y podría integrarse con un programa regional que cubre tanto Ootsa como Berg.

Persona Cualificada

El Dr. Shane Ebert P.Geo., es la Persona Cualificada para el proyecto Ootsa según lo definido por el Instrumento Nacional 43-101 y ha aprobado la divulgación técnica contenida en este comunicado de prensa.

Acerca de Surge Copper Corp.

La compañía posee el 100% de los intereses de la propiedad Ootsa, proyecto de exploración en fase avanzada que contiene los depósitos de pórfido East Seel, West Seel y Ox situados de forma adyacente para la explotación abierta Huckleberry Copper Mine, propiedad de Imperial Metals. La propiedad Ootsa contiene explotaciones formadas por recursos compatibles NI 43-101 de cobre, oro, molibdeno y plata en las categorías evaluadas e indicadas. Hay 2 trabajos de perforación en el proyecto con la perforación centrada en definir el grado del depósito de West Seel y las pruebas de los nuevos objetivos junto a Seel Trend.

La Compañía también está ganando una participación del 70% en la propiedad Berg de Centerra Gold. Berg es un gran proyecto avanzado de exploración escénica ubicado a 28 km al noroeste de los yacimientos de Ootsa. Berg contiene una gran zona mineralizada de cobre-molibdeno-plata con recursos históricos. Combinadas, las propiedades adyacentes de Ootsa y Berg le dan a Surge una posición dominante en el distrito de Ootsa-Huckleberry-Berg y control sobre cuatro depósitos de pórfido avanzados.

En nombre del Consejo de Administración

 «Leif Nilsson«
Consejero delegado

Para más información, contactar con:
Teléfono: +1 604 416 2978 o +1 604 558 5847
info@surgecopper.com  
http://www.surgecopper.com  

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Este comunicado contiene declaraciones prospectivas, que están relacionadas con los eventos futuros. En algunos casos, se pueden identificar por las declaraciones de futuro con terminología como «podrá», «podría», «debería», «espera», «planea» o «anticipa» o la forma negativa de estos términos o de otra terminología comparable. Todas las declaraciones que sean diferentes de las declaraciones de hechos históricos, son declaraciones de futuro, e incluyen pero no se limitan, los planes de la compañía relacionados con la propiedad de Berg y la propiedad de Ootsa. Estas declaraciones solo hacen referencia a predicciones que implican riesgos conocidos y desconocidos, incertidumbres y otros factores que podrían causar que los resultados reales de la compañía, nivel de actividad, rendimiento o logros difieran materialmente de los resultados futuros. Estas incertidumbres y riesgos podrían incluir, entre otros, los resultados reales de las actividades de exploración de la compañía, que son diferentes a las que se esperan por medio del equipo administrativo, retrasos para conseguir o no conseguir los gobiernos necesarios u otras aprobaciones normativas o financieras, incapacidad de conseguir equipamiento de consecución y suministros para cantidades suficientes y a tiempo, roturas de equipamiento y mala meteorología. Aunque estas son declaraciones de futuro, y no se pueden realizar presunciones de lo que se basan, realizadas de buena fe y que reflejan los juicios actuales de la compañía en dirección a sus negocios, los resultados reales casi siempre van a variar, a menudo de forma material, de las estimaciones, predicciones, proyecciones, presunciones u otro rendimiento futuro sugerido. Excepto que sea necesario por la normativa aplicable, la Compañía no tiene la intención de actualizar ninguna declaración prospectiva para ajustar estas declaraciones a los resultados reales.

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El equivalente de cobre («CuEq») se ha utilizado para expresar el contenido bruto in situ combinado de cobre, oro, molibdeno y plata sin ajustes para la recuperación. Se proporciona únicamente con fines ilustrativos y se calcula utilizando los siguientes supuestos de precios: US$3.00/lb cobre, US$1,800/oz oro, US$10/lb molibdeno y US$22/oz plata.

 

 

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Chiefs, Packers Predictably Big Home Favorites in NFL’s Divisional Round, According to TheLines

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Home teams have dominated the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, so it’s no surprise that the NFL’s two best teams over the course of the 2020-21 season are significant favorites heading into this weekend’s playoff games, according to TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports…

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Home teams have dominated the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, so it’s no surprise that the NFL’s two best teams over the course of the 2020-21 season are significant favorites heading into this weekend’s playoff games, according to TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting market.

In the last 13 years, home teams in the Divisional Round are 36-16 straight up, including 3-1 last season. That’s good news for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers, who both find themselves a touchdown or better favorites this weekend, as well as the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints.

Bettors, though, will have to be more diligent in deciding their picks. Underdogs are 27-24-1 against the spread over the last 13 years, even as favorites have gone 3-1 in each of the last two seasons. The Chiefs enter their game with the upstart Cleveland Browns as 10-point home favorites, while the Packers stand as 7-point favorites against the visiting Los Angeles Rams according to a consensus of the nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, PlaySugarHouse, BetMGM, Unibet, and William Hill. While the Bills and Saints enter the week as much narrower favorites.

«Unlike in the Wild Card round, the home teams in the Divisional Round are historically the best teams in the NFL that season,» said Brett Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com. «Even with the new playoff structure, the top four seeds will host this weekend. But picking a home favorite is never automatic, especially as the quality of teams improve as teams advance in the playoffs.»

The consensus point spreads for Divisional Round games, as of Monday, Jan. 11:

  • Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers (-7); over/under 46
  • Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills (-2.5); over/under 50
  • Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs (-10); over/under 55.5
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (-3); over/under 51.5

The current odds for remaining playoff teams to win Super Bowl LV as of Monday, Jan. 11 (with preseason odds):

  • Kansas City Chiefs +200 (+600)
  • Green Bay Packers +400 (+3100)
  • Buffalo Bills +600 (+2500)
  • New Orleans Saints +600 (+1200)
  • Baltimore Ravens +800 (+650)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers +900 (+1500)
  • Los Angeles Rams +2000 (+4000)
  • Cleveland Browns +2800 (+3400)

To access updated NFL playoff lines and Super Bowl odds, and for more analysis, visit TheLines.com/odds/nfl-playoffs.

About TheLines.com:
TheLines.com is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated sports betting in the United States. Affiliated with the PlayUSA.com Network, TheLines.com provides original daily reporting and offers player advocacy tools related to the advancement of safe, licensed, and legal online sports betting. Based in Las Vegas, the PlayUSA Network is independently owned and operated, with no affiliations to any casino — commercial, tribal, online, or otherwise.

Contact:
Zack Hall, DVA Advertising & PR, 541-389-2411, 288869@email4pr.com

 

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Hyundai Elantra Wins Prestigious 2021 North American Car of the Year™

Award caps strong year for Hyundai Motor North America and Elantra

– Dramatic four-door-coupe look comes to life with «Parametric Dynamics» design theme

– Segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

– Segment-first Hyundai Digital Key

– More than 50 MPG combined fuel EPA estimated economy rating on first-ever Elantra Hybrid

– Elantra N and Elantra N Line performance models added to the family

FOUNTAIN VALLEY,…

Award caps strong year for Hyundai Motor North America and Elantra

– Dramatic four-door-coupe look comes to life with «Parametric Dynamics» design theme

– Segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

– Segment-first Hyundai Digital Key

– More than 50 MPG combined fuel EPA estimated economy rating on first-ever Elantra Hybrid

– Elantra N and Elantra N Line performance models added to the family

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named winner of the 2021 North American Car of the Year award today by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) automotive media jury. This is the second time the Hyundai sedan has won Car of the Year (2012). Only two cars have won the award more than once (Chevrolet Corvette and Honda Civic) and this marks Hyundai’s third Car of the Year category win. The winner was announced during a virtual event. Images, b-roll footage, press releases and specifications for the 2021 Elantra can be found at https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/models/hyundai-elantra-2021-elantra.

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«Thank you to all of the jurors. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the entire company, our Alabama and Ulsan plant employees who build Elantra and our dealers,» said José Muñoz, Global Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Company, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America and Hyundai Motor America. «Elantra is a symbol of our blend of dynamic design, advanced technology and great fuel economy. Elantra customers are going to experience all of the hard work and dedication that went into making this class-leading car.»

The jurors tested and evaluated more than 40 new vehicles before voting the top three cars, utility vehicles and trucks to be 2021 finalists. The Nissan Sentra and Genesis G80 were the other car finalists.

Now in their 28th year, the NACTOY awards are selected through a series of three separate votes by a diverse jury of automotive journalists from numerous outlets in the United States and Canada. Jurors evaluate the finalists based on segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

Founded in 1994, these awards are the longest-running new-vehicle awards not associated with a single publication, website, radio or television station. Because of the jurors’ independence, these awards are among the most respected in the industry. 

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Hyundai Elantra Wins Prestigious 2021 North American Car of the Year™

Award caps strong year for Hyundai Motor North America and Elantra

– Dramatic four-door-coupe look comes to life with «Parametric Dynamics» design theme

– Segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

– Segment-first Hyundai Digital Key

– More than 50 MPG combined fuel EPA estimated economy rating on first-ever Elantra Hybrid

– Elantra N and Elantra N Line performance models added to the family

FOUNTAIN VALLEY,…

Award caps strong year for Hyundai Motor North America and Elantra

– Dramatic four-door-coupe look comes to life with «Parametric Dynamics» design theme

– Segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™

– Segment-first Hyundai Digital Key

– More than 50 MPG combined fuel EPA estimated economy rating on first-ever Elantra Hybrid

– Elantra N and Elantra N Line performance models added to the family

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was named winner of the 2021 North American Car of the Year award today by the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) automotive media jury. This is the second time the Hyundai sedan has won Car of the Year (2012). Only two cars have won the award more than once (Chevrolet Corvette and Honda Civic) and this marks Hyundai’s third Car of the Year category win. The winner was announced during a virtual event. Images, b-roll footage, press releases and specifications for the 2021 Elantra can be found at https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/models/hyundai-elantra-2021-elantra.

Hyundai Elantra Wins Prestigious 2021 North American Car of the Year™

«Thank you to all of the jurors. I am honored to accept this award on behalf of the entire company, our Alabama and Ulsan plant employees who build Elantra and our dealers,» said José Muñoz, Global Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Company, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor North America and Hyundai Motor America. «Elantra is a symbol of our blend of dynamic design, advanced technology and great fuel economy. Elantra customers are going to experience all of the hard work and dedication that went into making this class-leading car.»

The jurors tested and evaluated more than 40 new vehicles before voting the top three cars, utility vehicles and trucks to be 2021 finalists. The Nissan Sentra and Genesis G80 were the other car finalists.

Now in their 28th year, the NACTOY awards are selected through a series of three separate votes by a diverse jury of automotive journalists from numerous outlets in the United States and Canada. Jurors evaluate the finalists based on segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar.

Founded in 1994, these awards are the longest-running new-vehicle awards not associated with a single publication, website, radio or television station. Because of the jurors’ independence, these awards are among the most respected in the industry. 

Hyundai Motor America
At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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Bechtel joins global alliance to protect communities from extreme heat

LONDON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bechtel joined the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance as the sole engineering and construction partner following an invitation from the <a target="_blank"…

LONDON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bechtel joined the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance as the sole engineering and construction partner following an invitation from the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center to help fight the impacts of rising temperatures and support urban preparedness against heat waves around the world.

Heat waves across the globe are hotter, more frequent, and longer lasting than ever before. Left unmitigated, extreme heat will impact every aspect of human life – from where and how we live, to the food we put on our tables and the structure of our economies.

As part of the Alliance, Bechtel will use its experience of designing resilience standards; developing guidelines supporting climate-proof construction standards; performing cost-benefit analyses of innovations that can make infrastructure more resilient; and collaborating with regional institutions to make existing infrastructure more robust and efficient to support projects that protect communities from extreme heat.

Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center Director, Kathy Baughman McLeod said:

«We are tremendously pleased to have Bechtel join the Alliance. Bechtel’s vast urban planning credentials along with its century-plus expertise in delivering public infrastructure will prove invaluable to the Alliance’s fight to protect lives and livelihoods from extreme urban heat with a focus on the most vulnerable people and communities.»

Tam Nguyen, Bechtel’s Manager for Sustainability who represents Bechtel on the Alliance said:

«Heat waves are one of the most dangerous weather hazards facing communities around the world and coping with them is more than a technical challenge; it’s also a human one, where vulnerable people tend to suffer the most. We’re pleased to join an expert alliance that is helping to find solutions, and contribute the lessons learned from our projects worldwide. Mitigation and adaption measures will positively impact the quality of infrastructure, the services it provides, and the health and well-being of people, enabling communities to tolerate extreme heat, as well as preventing heat rises in the first place.» 

The Alliance has over 30 members including global cities impacted by extreme heat, from Melbourne to Mexico City, as well as disaster relief charities and experts in the fields of public health, climate change risk and disaster management. The Alliance’s vision is a world without heat-related deaths and loss of livelihoods.

Read more about how Bechtel and its customers are tackling extreme heat here.

About Bechtel:

Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.  

Bechtel serves the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com

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The Future of Stationary Energy Storage is Led by Policy and Renewables, Reports IDTechEx

BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electricity generation from renewable energies is growing on a daily basis and, to integrate their variable nature, energy storage systems are growing in parallel. IDTechEx have investigated the evolution of the energy storage market, forecasting its growth in the next ten years, in the new report: «Batteries for Stationary…

BOSTON, Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electricity generation from renewable energies is growing on a daily basis and, to integrate their variable nature, energy storage systems are growing in parallel. IDTechEx have investigated the evolution of the energy storage market, forecasting its growth in the next ten years, in the new report: «Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage 2021-2031«. 

IDTechEx’s forecasted battery installation breakdown by application. Source: IDTechEx, “Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage 2021-2031”

The evolving energy storage market is separated into two branches, Front-of-Meter (FTM) and Behind-the-Meter (BTM). The FTM sector is related to the operation of the electricity infrastructure; therefore, batteries are employed to maintain a smooth and continuous flow of electricity to the consumers. The BTM market instead is the customer side of the market; hence batteries are used by consumers to decrease electricity costs mainly.

The services provided by the batteries are similar most of the time, although on a different scale.

The report «Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage 2021-2031» aims to provide the reader with a clear picture of the current status of the development of these two branches in the main countries currently adopting battery storage systems. 

The future adoption of green policies will drive the adoption of renewable energies in both segments of the market, although other parameters like grid infrastructure and the energy sources adopted by countries (e.g. nuclear, coal, and lignite power plant) will play an important role in the adoption of energy storage systems. 

To better understand the future evolution of the energy storage market, IDTechEx performed an in-depth analysis of the main countries adopting energy storage systems (including the U.S., China, Japan, Australia, Germany, and others), investigating the latest policies in terms of renewable energy and energy storage, as well as interviewing leader companies in the field of energy storage, to understand the market approach and the possible effect of COVID-19.

The result of this analysis shows a similar but different scenario among the investigated countries. The renewable energy target, with the current status of the grid infrastructure, in consideration of the different types of energy sources adopted by the country, defined a specific scenario for every country. As well as the differences, a clear point has been identified: the stationary storage market is only in its early stages, from both technical and policy aspects.

For more information on this report, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/ses or for the full portfolio of Energy Storage research available from IDTechEx please visit www.IDTechEx.com/Research/ES.

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IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Subscription and Consultancy products, helping you profit from emerging technologies. For more information, contact research@IDTechEx.com or visit www.IDTechEx.com.

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Blue Shield of California Expands Collaboration with Dignity Health Hospitals to Make Billing and Payment Easier for Patients, Providers

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Shield of California announced the expansion across California of its innovative program designed to transform the medical payment system into a simple, transparent, and more immediate, retail-like experience for patients and medical providers.

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OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Shield of California announced the expansion across California of its innovative program designed to transform the medical payment system into a simple, transparent, and more immediate, retail-like experience for patients and medical providers.

Blue Shield has teamed up with CommonSpirit Health (which operates Dignity Health hospitals) and software startup OODA Health to introduce the high-tech program. The group is buoyed by initial, positive results – the process makes cost share payments more streamlined, which resulted in a 92 percent satisfaction rate from patients who used it. 

«Our goal is to make the medical billing process better so providers can focus on delivering care to patients that will improve their health and wellbeing,» said Shayna Schulz, senior vice president of transformation and operations at Blue Shield of California. «We are using the latest technologies and innovations to create a healthcare system that puts the people at the center of it. That is our mission as a nonprofit health plan: creating a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends, and sustainably affordable.»

The three organizations launched the «Member Payments» pilot program in September 2019 at two Dignity Health hospitals in Sacramento. The program, initially slated to run for 12 months, grew to include six hospitals by the end of that year.

Now, the program has expanded to 20 additional Dignity Health hospitals throughout California. For Blue Shield of California members who receive care at those facilities, they will experience a faster, more concise, and transparent billing process, including additional options on how they pay for their portion of the bill.

«We want to support our patients through the entirety of their medical journey so they can focus on their healing. This collaboration with Blue Shield of California and OODA does just that by using technology to make patient medical bills easier to understand,» said Steve Scharmann, vice president of revenue cycle at CommonSpirit Health. «An important part of caring for our patients is to ensure they have a seamless financial experience that is equal to the high-quality care they receive at our hospitals.»

The Member Payments program works this way:

  • Blue Shield of California members receive a consolidated, easy-to-read monthly medical bill from Blue Shield. The patient can choose a payment method for the amount owed – in full or in interest-free installments through their Flexible Spending Account card, credit card, check, or ACH direct deposit connection.
  • Participating healthcare providers receive help managing the financial responsibility owed by Blue Shield members, improving their financial performance, and reducing time spent on paperwork and tracking down unpaid bills.

As part of the collaboration, Blue Shield of California also has implemented new technologies to reduce manual processes and work more efficiently to help create a more consumer-friendly experience for members and providers.

Seth Cohen, co-CEO and co-founder of OODA Health, added, «We are honored to grow this collaboration to help even more patients navigate their medical bills, especially during this turbulent time. And we’re proud to streamline administration and drive tangible results for our collaborators. This expansion further proves how innovative collaboration can catalyze transformation in healthcare.»

The Member Payment program is a first step toward real-time claims settlement that will make medical billing and payment more immediate and simpler. The effort is part of Blue Shield of California’s Health Reimagined initiative, a comprehensive effort to transform the healthcare system for all.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

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Save Schaumburg Wetlands – Stop Experior Transport from destroying Schaumburg wetlands

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan.11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Irving Park and Frontage Road in Schaumburg, IL, has 55 acres of wetland in agricultural use. Recently, residents have been informed that Village of Schaumburg entered into real estate contract with Experior Transport. They intend to build a gas station, trailer parking, warehouse, and truck and trailer repair station. It is said that this company also intends to erect a 140,000 square feet building for offices…

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan.11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Irving Park and Frontage Road in Schaumburg, IL, has 55 acres of wetland in agricultural use. Recently, residents have been informed that Village of Schaumburg entered into real estate contract with Experior Transport. They intend to build a gas station, trailer parking, warehouse, and truck and trailer repair station. It is said that this company also intends to erect a 140,000 square feet building for offices in addition to a parking lot for trucks.

By carrying out this massive development, property zoning will be altered. One resident stated that «the area we live in is unincorporated and is considered a residential area. The construction of this establishment would deprive our community of the very necessities that define a home, safety and comfort».

The air and the environs of Long Avenue in Schaumburg communities would now be at risk for air pollution. NCBI study show that air contamination levels are five to thirty times higher in gas stations located next to residential areas. Another study by Maher Soliman also detected that vehicle repair compounds could be possible cancer-causing agents because air pollution can occur from diesel engines idling for extended amounts of time, along with paint vapors and dust from vehicle body refinishing.

EPA study show that these types of material can settle on the establishment’s parking lots and other impervious surfaces and could stream down when it rains onto the residential properties close by. These polluting materials can exude harmful substances into people’s lungs, their land, and water.

Gas stations provide an abundance of air pollution. The California Air Resources Board’s publication Air Quality and Use Handbook: A Community Health Perspective recommends a minimum of 300-ft isolation between gas stations and other sensitive lands. Lands used for places of residence, schools, day-care centers, playgrounds, or medical facilities are all considered to be in the category of sensitive lands. California’s state is widely recognized as having some of the most effective air pollution control requirements in the nation. Considering this establishment’s proximity to Schaumburg residents, it must be moved elsewhere to meet this criterion.

Another resident stated that «Our community uses private well systems, and the chemicals from the underground tanks of gas could contaminate our water. We have already invested a lot of resources to keep our water clean. with a gas station, and a trucking station so close it will become more costly and more difficult to keep our water safe».

Vehicles driving in and being repaired may also provide discontent and damage to the hearing of these residents as air guns produce noise levels of 104 dBA, and if air chisels are used in body shops, they can emit 112 dBA. For every 3 dB above 85 dBA, the maximum exposure time is cut in half. This means that people cannot be exposed to its sound for protracted periods. People living next to to this massive development, exposed to these immense sound levels, may have challenges with their hearing.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children have no exposure above 120 dB to protect their ears, and adults also need to be excessively wary. Considering that there are many children in this community, the noise will be both equally irritating and detrimental.

Another point to note is that the wetland is home to many animals. The benefit of wetland to animals is food and habitat for fish and wildlife. The residents also pointed out coyotes, owls, bats, deer, snakes, turtles, and all kinds of birds living in that area. If this land were to be destroyed, where would they go? They would become a threat to the community.

A lot of the homes in this area have been recently bought, because of the outdoor space, nature and quietness of the area. If these commercial facilities are built so close to residential area, the homes’ value will fall drastically, because it’s unhealthy and not ideal to live next to a commercial business that produces harmful pollution day and night.

This is an injustice that must be prevented, considering it will be an immense disturbance to the residents and the lives of the entire neighborhood. When purchasing a house, people expects to live in a calm and quiet area, where after a long day of work, you can finally relax and enjoy the peace of your home with your family. If this gas station is established, along with other facilities, it will affect Long Avenue neighborhoods negatively and all residents will no longer have pleasure in recreational lives. This proposed plan to build a commercial trucking station is not only unnecessary, but it will also be perilous and bothersome.

The residents of Schaumburg love their community and want nothing but to enjoy their surroundings. If this big commercial enterprise comes, their safe haven faces the possibility of becoming non-existent.

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