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Edgewell Announces Global Disposable Razor Portfolio Made with up to 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Handles

SHELTON, Conn., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE: EPC) today announced that, as part of its Sustainable Care 2030 strategy, its global portfolio of men’s and women’s disposable razors – including Schick® Xtreme 3® men’s1 and Skintimate® three…

SHELTON, Conn., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE: EPC) today announced that, as part of its Sustainable Care 2030 strategy, its global portfolio of men’s and women’s disposable razors – including Schick® Xtreme 3® men’s1 and Skintimate® three blade women’s razors – now has handles made with up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The Company also launched its new U.S. program to encourage the recycling of its disposable razors and to provide an alternative to curbside recycling programs, which typically do not accept razors.

By incorporating recycled materials into its products and packaging, Edgewell is offering consumers a more environmentally conscious alternative than before without having to compromise on price or performance. By changing the materials, products and packaging with which the razors are made, consumers can feel even better about purchasing the Xtreme® and Skintimate® products they love and trust. The cost of the product and quality of the shave will remain the same, but the environmental footprint will be reduced. 

To help consumers reduce the amount of waste they are sending to landfills, Edgewell’s new recycling program encourages consumers to package up their old razors by reusing materials already in their home, download a free return shipping label and send the razors back to the Company. Through a third-party partner, all returned Xtreme®, Skintimate® and Quattro® disposable razors will be recycled into new products.

«As a global leader in the personal care category, with respected household brands and products that our consumers use every day, we have a responsibility to minimize our environmental footprint,» said Anne-Sophie Gaget, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, Edgewell. «We are committed to using our brands as a force for good so that they may have a positive impact on society and our environment, and I am encouraged by the progress we have made so far. The recycling program and use of PCR plastic in our disposables is a milestone in our sustainability journey, and I look forward to partnering with our teams around the world to continually innovate and work toward a more sustainable future.»

Through these actions, Edgewell is delivering on its commitment to develop new products and packaging in support of the circular economy by using more recycled, renewable and recyclable materials, minimizing material usage, and reducing waste. Specifically, the company is targeting to reduce the virgin petroleum-based plastic content in all its disposable razor handles by 50% by 2030.

To learn more about Schick® Xtreme® and Skintimate® disposable razors and how to participate in Edgewell’s new U.S. recycling program, visit Schick.com, Skintimate.com, and EdgewellRecycling.com, respectively.

About Sustainable Care 2030
Edgewell’s Sustainable Care 2030 is the Company’s ambitious strategy that will enable it to sustain and grow its business while inspiring a world where the joy of caring for yourself is balanced with caring for our shared planet and society. Unveiled in 2020, Sustainable Care 2030 includes key commitments and targets across its brands, operations and supply chain, and workforce and communities. For more information, visit www.edgewell.com/sustainability.

About Edgewell Personal Care
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men’s and women’s shaving systems and disposable razors; Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®,  Jack Black®, and CREMO® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones™ moist wipes.  The Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 5,800 employees worldwide.i

i SCHICK, WILKINSON SWORD, EDGE, SKINTIMATE, STAYFREE, CAREFREE, O.B., BANANA BOAT, HAWAIIAN TROPIC, BULLDOG, JACK BLACK, CREMO and WET ONES and associated word marks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Edgewell Personal Care LLC (or an Edgewell affiliate company) in the United States and other countries throughout the world. PLAYTEX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries of Playtex Marketing Corporation and is used under license.

1 Schick® Xtreme 3® Sensitive™, Schick® Xtreme 3® Duo Comfort™, Schick® Xtreme 3® Pivot ball™, Schick® Xtreme 3® Sport™, Schick® Xtreme 3® Face & Body™ and Schick® Xtreme 3® Eco-Glide™ Disposable.

 

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Samantka Lanza, el éxito del la primavera «Miami» con Andrez Babii

MIAMI, 9 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amanates de la música están a punto de ser seducidos por una voz angelical y ardiente cuya pertenece a la bella y talentosa rubia llamada, Samantka.

MIAMI, 9 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amanates de la música están a punto de ser seducidos por una voz angelical y ardiente cuya pertenece a la bella y talentosa rubia llamada, Samantka.

UNA NUEVA ESTRELLA MUSICAL PRONTO ALUMBRARA A MIAMI

La nativa de la ciudad Chicago, esta estrenando su nuevo sencillo, Miami, nombrado por la ciudad que ahora llama su hogar. Colloborando con otro residente de Miami, el rapero, escritor y productor, Andrez Babbii. El sencillo de regatón del dúo dinámico infunde la fresca y ardiente voz de Samantka con un rítmo contagioso que motivará muchos a bailar. — escúchalo AQUI.

El disco novato de Samantka estrena una variedad de sonidos cómo la cantante no favora ningún generó particular si no muchos. Su oído ecléctico incluye sonidos de los generos diferente cómo la música clásica, la música extranjera en particular rusa, alemán y Latino, Hip Hop, Independiente, Grime y Contemporánea. Samankta admite que su talento de cantar es un don que descubrió a la temprana edad. «Desde que yo era niña, leyendo, escribiendo y la música eran mis pasiones y cuando llego el tiempo para yo escoger mi propio camino, escoge la música,» dijo Samantka. La mayoría de sus canciones en su disco novato para la disquera East y West Entertainment son de las experiencias personales de la cantante y de sus seres queridos.

La colaboración de Samantka con el artista discográfico platino, Andrez Babbii se puede definir cómo un modo de pasar la antorcha. El residente de Miami de descendencia Ecuatoriana, Babbii, llego al ambiente musical en el 2018 cuando se junto con el difunto rapero, XXXTentación. Sú primer sencillo se mantuvo por siete semanas en la listas de éxitos musicales y recibo mas de 300 millón de  transmisión de música mundial. Desde eso, Babbii ha realizado sencillos que han recibido más de 2 millón de miradas en el canal de YouTube y 2.5 millónes de tranmisiónes través de toda plataforma del Internet.  

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También poniendo su talento musical en el sencillo Miami es el productor y escritor de gran influencia, Fresh Kid Cue quién fue nominado para un Latin Grammy.

La mayor de tres hermanos, Samantka, de 20 años, busca alcanzar muchos objetivos ambiciosos. Su enorme energía de alcanzar sus sueños también incluyen realizer su educación universitaria en estudiar leyes y psicólogia.

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Michigan Chamber of Commerce Denounces Governor’s Veto On Significant COVID-19 Business Relief

LANSING, Mich., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In response to Governor Whitmer’s line-item veto of key provisions in the Legislature’s supplemental budget, the Michigan Chamber voiced frustration that the Governor rejected support for businesses that were forced by government to shut down and/or operate under strict limitations that have severely limited their ability to operate.

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LANSING, Mich., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In response to Governor Whitmer’s line-item veto of key provisions in the Legislature’s supplemental budget, the Michigan Chamber voiced frustration that the Governor rejected support for businesses that were forced by government to shut down and/or operate under strict limitations that have severely limited their ability to operate.

The Governor’s line-item vetoes included $300 million in direct financial relief for businesses most adversely impacted by the MI Department of Health and Human Services’ Epidemic Orders and $150 million in funding to help stabilize the Unemployment Trust Fund («Fund») due to massive fraud perpetuated by the gross mismanagement of the Unemployment Insurance Agency.

«House Republicans led the charge on a comprehensive, thoughtful and significant COVID-19 business relief plan that would have helped the businesses that have experienced the greatest hardships during this pandemic,» said Dan Papineau, Director of Tax Policy and Regulatory Affairs.  «If government forces a business to close or significantly impacts their ability to operate, then government must put forward fair and meaningful financial relief.

«We support the bipartisan COVID-19 relief package sent to the Governor and are disappointed with the line-item vetoes,» Papineau continued.  «For the third time, Governor Whitmer has vetoed relief to help struggling businesses cover their property tax bills.  Businesses forced to close for almost an entire year are obviously going to have a hard time paying property taxes to local governments.  This legislation would have alleviated a huge financial burden on struggling businesses while ensuring our local governments receive the resources they need at such a critical time,» said Papineau.

Local governments are already facing hardships through dramatic losses in local income tax revenue as well as economic activity by way of foot traffic in their local downtowns.  The Michigan Chamber is leading the effort to help head off this problem by creating the Reopen Now, Reopen Safely Coalition.

The Governor also vetoed funding that would help stabilize the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, the fund that pays benefits to claimants.

«During the height of the pandemic the Unemployment Insurance Agency decided fraud detection wasn’t a priority and turned off its fraud detection software thereby saddling job providers with a huge tax burden to cover governmental mismanagement,» said Wendy Block, Vice President of Business Advocacy and Member Engagement.  «As a direct result of Agency willfully ignoring fraud, more than $800 million in fraudulent unemployment claims were paid to criminal claimants.»

«Unemployment insurance is 100% employer financed and the financial support Governor Whitmer vetoed would have covered fraudulent claims that struggling Michigan businesses will have to now pay for,» continued Block.  «Business in an already weak position should not be left paying for questionable decisions and mistakes by government.»

The Michigan Chamber is a statewide business organization that represents approximately 5,000 employers, trade associations and local chambers of commerce. The Chamber represents businesses of every size and type in all 83 counties of the state. It was established in 1959 to be an advocate for Michigan job providers in the legislative, political and legal process.  www.michamber.com

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Last Prisoner Project Calls on President Biden to Grant Clemency to Federal Cannabis Prisoners

NEW YORK, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Last Prisoner Project has launched ‘A Time To Heal,’ an advocacy campaign calling on President Biden to leverage his clemency power to commute the sentences of thousands of people unjustifiably incarcerated due to federal marijuana-related violations. The advocacy organization is also encouraging the President to issue grants to the tens of thousands more still struggling because of the collateral consequences of a federal cannabis conviction.  

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NEW YORK, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Last Prisoner Project has launched ‘A Time To Heal,’ an advocacy campaign calling on President Biden to leverage his clemency power to commute the sentences of thousands of people unjustifiably incarcerated due to federal marijuana-related violations. The advocacy organization is also encouraging the President to issue grants to the tens of thousands more still struggling because of the collateral consequences of a federal cannabis conviction.  

«President Biden himself has acknowledged that ‘nobody should be in jail for a nonviolent crime’. We’re encouraging him to turn his words into action and use the most immediate tool at his disposal to provide this desperately-needed relief.» – LPP Director of Strategic Initiatives, Natalie Papillion

The campaign — which features the stories of the Last Prisoner Project’s still-incarcerated constituents — lays out a detailed framework for implementing these grants. Drawing inspiration from past mass clemency efforts, The Last Prisoner Project’s plan urges President Biden to issue an executive order impaneling a «Presidential Clemency Board» to review the cases of the tens of thousands of Americans with federal marijuana-related convictions. This approach mirrors President Ford’s successful drive to grant clemency to over 14,000 violators of the Selective Service Act in the 1970s. 

«On the campaign trail, President Biden admitted that his past support of unduly punitive drug policies was a mistake that he wants to make amends for. As President, he can begin to right some of those wrongs with the simple stroke of a pen. In the interest of healing the nation, and ‘rooting out systemic racism from our laws, our policies, our institutions, and our hearts,’ President Biden must grant clemency to those incarcerated on federal cannabis charges,» Papillion added. 

The Last Prisoner Project’s efforts come alongside a groundswell of public support for reimagining the clemency power, which in recent decades has transformed from a quotidian Presidential responsibility to a powerful symbol of inequities in America’s justice system. 

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The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cannabis-related criminal justice reform. As the United States moves away from the criminalization of cannabis, giving rise to a major new industry, there remains the fundamental injustice inflicted upon those who have suffered under America’s unjust policy of cannabis prohibition. Through intervention, advocacy and awareness campaigns, the Last Prisoner Project works to redress the past and continuing harms of these inhumane and ineffective laws and policies. Visit www.lastprisonerproject.org or text FREEDOM to 24365 to donate and learn more.

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XPRIZE y Cognizant desvelan los ganadores del desafío «Respuesta a la pandemia» para reactivar las economías en todo el mundo

LOS ÁNGELES, 9 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — XPRIZE, referencia mundial en diseñar y poner en marcha concursos que incentivan a resolver los grandes desafíos de la humanidad, junto con

LOS ÁNGELES, 9 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — XPRIZE, referencia mundial en diseñar y poner en marcha concursos que incentivan a resolver los grandes desafíos de la humanidad, junto con Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), una de las compañías de servicios profesionales tecnológicos y outsourcing líder del mundo, anuncia los ganadores del desafío «Respuesta a la pandemia» dotado con 500.000 dólares. El concurso, de cuatro meses de duración y alcance mundial, ha sido diseñado para aprovechar el poder de los datos y la inteligencia artificial con el objetivo de dotar a los responsables políticos, autoridades sanitarias y líderes empresariales del conocimiento y la guía necesarios para implementar medidas de seguridad pública que ayuden a mantener abiertas las economías locales al tiempo que minimizan los brotes del virus hasta que las vacunas se generalicen. Se espera que los responsables utilicen los resultados, las metodologías y la tecnología del desafío como referencia para minimizar posible brotes, ahora y en el futuro.

 

El equipo español VALENCIA IA4COVID19, coordinado por la Dra. Nuria Oliver, Comisaria de la Presidencia de la Generalitat Valenciana, y J. Alberto Conejero, Director del Departamento de Matemáticas Aplicadas de la Universitat Politècnica de València, ha obtenido el primer puesto. El segundo lugar ha sido para JSI vs COVID (Ljubljana, Eslovenia), liderado por Mitja Lustrek, Head of the Ambient Intelligence Group at the Jozef Stefan Institute, que ya participó en Qualcomm Tricorder XPRIZE. Estos equipos de alto rendimiento han sido seleccionados entre 48 finalistas de 17 países. Ambos se repartirán a partes iguales la cuantía del premio, aunque los jueces han decidido distinguir al equipo VALENCIA IA4COVID19 como primer clasificado por la calidad de sus presentaciones. En total, más de 100 equipos de todo el mundo participaron en el desafío.

El desafío «Respuesta a la pandemia» insta a los equipos a desarrollar sistemas de IA basados en los datos capaces de predecir de forma precisa las tasas de transmisión del COVID-19 y prescribir medidas de intervención y mitigación que, tras ser probadas en escenarios «hipotéticos», demuestren reducir el ratio así como los impactos negativos en la economía. Los modelos ganadores se pondrán a disposición de los responsables políticos, líderes empresariales y autoridades sanitarias de todo el mundo cuando evalúen estrategias para reabrir de forma segura y reactivar la economía.

«Es un placer anunciar los ganadores del desafío «Respuesta a la pandemia». Agradecemos el apoyo de Cognizant durante todo el concurso», afirma Amir Banifatemi, Chief Innovation and Growth Officer de XPRIZE. «Este mes hace un año del inicio del brote del COVID-19 a nivel mundial y desde entonces hemos buscado diferentes formas en que XPRIZE pudiera ayudar a identificar y acelerar posibles soluciones a la COVID-19, así como estrategias para mantener a las personas a salvo mientras se mitiga la vuelta a la normalidad. Nuestra esperanza ahora es que la metodología y la tecnología que se han identificado en este desafío se implementen en los planes de respuesta de los gobiernos locales en todo el mundo, utilizando la inteligencia artificial para proteger mejor a todos, desde los más vulnerables hasta los trabajadores esenciales, frente a futuras pandemias.»

«Aplaudimos la capacidad y dedicación de los dos equipos ganadores del desafío «Respuesta a la pandemia», VALENCIA IA4COVID19 y JSI vs COVID, y damos las gracias a todos lo que han participado en este desafío», declara Brian Humphries, CEO de Cognizant. «Es increíble lo que puede ocurrir cuando trabajan juntas mentes brillantes en la ciencia de los datos, la programación informática, el aprendizaje profundo y la epidemiología. Sus modelos de IA basados en los datos ayudarán a los responsables políticos y autoridades sanitarias a reactivar las economías de forma segura y aprender cómo aprovechar estas tecnologías para hacer frente a futuras crisis de salud pública».

Los modelos de IA de los participantes han sido evaluados por un jurado independiente formado por académicos, especialistas en respuesta a pandemias, expertos de IA y epidemiólogos, entre otros. Los dos equipos ganadores del premio han conseguido crear modelos eficaces y cumplir con los criterios del jurado, entre los que se incluyen tanto métricas cuantitativas como factores cualitativos como:

  • Factibilidad y Usabilidad de los modelos en el mundo real;
  • Inclusiva y Equidad, que evalúa cómo los modelos tienen en cuenta determinados grupos vulnerables,
  • Contribuciones colaborativas que premia equipos que desarrollan modelos de código abierto o que aporten datos y modelos para el éxito compartido de todos,
  • Innovación, que considera si los equipos crean formas innovadoras de ampliar el alcance del desafío.

En la página web de XPRIZE, se pueden consultar todos los criterios de evaluación y las directrices del desafío.

VALENCIA IA4COVID19 ha colaborado con el gobierno valenciano desde marzo del pasado año para utilizar la ciencia de los datos en la lucha contra el COVID-19. El modelo ganador del equipo predijo con éxito la evolución de la pandemia gracias al uso de la IA y de la ciencia de datos.  JSI vs COVID trabajó para desarrollar predictores precisos de las infecciones por el COVID-19 utilizando una combinación de un modelo epidemiológico SEIR y aprendizaje automático. Durante el desafío, ambos equipos aspiraban a conseguir modelos más exactos para predecir la evolución del COVID-19 que pudieran utilizarse en sus respectivos países.

Además de los ganadores, ocho equipos más han recibido menciones honoríficas y obtendrán cada uno 3.000 dólares en créditos AWS para servicios cloud y de computación, cortesía de AWS, partner del desafío. Los equipos son:

  • metis2020 (Los Ángeles, Calif., US)
  • mvsm (Berlín, Alemania)
  • CoronaSurveys (Madrid, España)
  • Nixtamal AI (Ciudad de México, México)
  • Shanvi (San Diego, Calif., US)
  • Kangaroos (Ultimo, Australia)
  • ADVANCE4COVID (Rochester, NY, US)
  • Nebraska team (Omaha, Nebr., US)

Todo los equipos que han participado en el desafío «Respuesta a la Pandemia» han utilizado Evolutionary AI™ de Cognizant como premisa de partida, y han construido sus modelos utilizando los datos recopilados por el rastreador de respuestas gubernamentales COVID-19 de Oxford (con sede en la Blavatnik School of Government de la Universidad de Oxford). El desafío se lanzó en noviembre de 2020, articulado en dos fases:

  • Fase 1, terminó en enero de 2021: los participantes analizaron los datos locales de COVID-19, las estrategias de intervención existentes y las políticas de mitigación comunes para desarrollar y probar modelos predictivos capaces de anticipar los picos de infección global.
  • Fase 2, finalizó en febrero 2021: los equipos desarrollaron un modelo «prescriptor», que pudiera sugerir planes de intervención reales para la reapertura de las economías mientras se minimiza el número de casos COVID y el coste del despliegue de los planes de intervención.

Para facilitar el despliegue de las soluciones propuestas, se ofreció servicios cloud y de computación de AWS de manera gratuita a los equipos.

La pandemia del COVID-19 ha provocado un aluvión de medidas políticas y sociales sin precedentes. El desafío «Respuesta a la pandemia» utiliza la tecnología de IA más avanzada, junto con algunas de las mentes más brillantes en el campo de la ciencia de los datos, la programación informática y el aprendizaje automático, entre otros, para poner en marcha nuevas estrategias para reabrir de manera eficaz las sociedades y reactivar las economías de manera segura para todos, así como probar escenarios en los que se podrían aplicar en el futuro.

De a cara al futuro, XPRIZE y Cognizant, junto con la Unión Internacional de Telecomunicationes (ITU, por sus siglas en inglés), quieren ampliar estos esfuerzos más allá de la competición para crea una plataforma pública y un ecosistema que fomente el uso de los datos y la IA, a la vez que posibilita la aportación de expertos y líderes de opinión de la comunidad global de salud pública. Pronto se ofrecerá más información sobre esta plataforma. Instamos que las personas interesadas en unirse y contribuir a esta iniciativa se pongan en contacto con XPRIZE a través del correo electrónico pandemicresponse@xprize.org.

Descubre más sobre el desafío en este vídeo 

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XPRIZE es una organización sin ánimo de lucro501(c)(3), líder en el diseño y la puesta en marcha de concursos innovadores para resolver grandes desafíos de la humanidad. Algunas de sus iniciativas son XPRIZE Carbon Removal (dotado con 100 millones de dólares), NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE (dotado con 20 millones de dólares), XPRIZE Rainforest (dotado con 10 millones de dólares), ANA Avatar XPRIZE (dotado con 10 millones de dólares), Rapid COVID Testing (dotado con 6 millones de dólares), IBM Watson AI XPRIZE (dotado con 5 millones de dólares), Rapid Reskilling (dotado con 5 millones de dólares) y el desafío «Respuesta a la Pandemia», con un premio que asciende a 500.000 dólares. Para más información, visita xprize.org.

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Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) es una de las empresas de servicios profesionales tecnológicos y de outsourcing líderes en el mundo, que transforma los modelos comerciales, operativos y tecnológicos de los clientes en la nueva era digital. Nuestro enfoque consultivo único en la industria ayuda a los clientes a visualizar, desarrollar y operar negocios más innovadores y eficientes. Con sede en Estados Unidos, Cognizant ocupa el puesto 194 de la lista Fortune 500 y figura constantemente ente las compañías más admiradas del mundo. Descubre cómo Cognizant ayuda a los clientes a lidiar con lo digital en www.cognizant.com o sigue @Cognizant.

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Samantka Launches, The Hit Of Spring «Miami» Featuring Andrez Babii

MIAMI, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There’s an angelic and sultry voice about to seduce music lovers into feeling a bit delirious after hearing it and it belongs to blonde-haired beauty, Samantka.

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MIAMI, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There’s an angelic and sultry voice about to seduce music lovers into feeling a bit delirious after hearing it and it belongs to blonde-haired beauty, Samantka.

A MUSICAL STAR IS RISING IN MIAMI

The Chicago native is releasing her hot new single and naming it after the City she now calls home, «Miami.» Teaming up with fellow Floridian-based rapper, songwriter, and producer Andrez Babbii, the dynamic duo’s reggaetón infused single lays the fresh and sultry voice of Samantka to rhythmic beats promising to drive many on their feet.
— listen HERE.

Samantka’s freshman album features an array of sounds, as the singer doesn’t favor just one particular genre of music. Her eclectic ear embraces an array of musical styles such as Classical Music, Foreign specifically Russian, German, and Latin, Hip-Hop, Indie, Grime, and Contemporary. She also acknowledges her talent for singing is a gift she discovered at an early age. According to Samantka, «Ever since I was a child, reading, writing, and music were my passions and once I was old enough to choose my path in life, I chose music.» Most of the songs on her freshman album for East and West Entertainment are from the singer’s past personal experiences and that of those close to her. 

Samantka’s collaboration with Platinum recording artist Andrez Babbii can best be defined as paying it forward. The Ecuadorian-born, Miami raised Babbii first hit the music scene in 2018 when he joined forces with late rapper XXXTentación. Their first single spent seven weeks on the charts and secured over 300 million streams worldwide. Since then, Babbii has continued to release singles and freestyles amassing over 2 million views on his Youtube Channel and 2.5 million streams across all platforms. 

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Also putting his musical talents on the single Miami is the highly influential producer and writer, Fresh Kid Cue who was nominated for a Latin Grammy.

The eldest of three siblings, 20-year old Samantka is setting the bar high. Her drive is evident not only in the pursuit of her dreams but also in her educational pursuits as she simultaneously studies Law and Psychology in college.

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Atlantic Packaging Joins the Alliance to End Plastic Waste

WILMINGTON, N.C., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Atlantic Packaging is proud to announce that they have joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (the Alliance), a non-profit organization committed to ending plastic waste in the environment. In their capacity as an Alliance member, Atlantic will be collaborating with over 80 member companies, project partners, allies and supporters around the world to address this global issue.  

The Alliance’s mission is to develop, accelerate and deploy…

WILMINGTON, N.C., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Atlantic Packaging is proud to announce that they have joined the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (the Alliance), a non-profit organization committed to ending plastic waste in the environment. In their capacity as an Alliance member, Atlantic will be collaborating with over 80 member companies, project partners, allies and supporters around the world to address this global issue.  

The Alliance’s mission is to develop, accelerate and deploy innovative and impactful solutions, engage communities around the world, and to catalyze investments.

The Alliance’s members represent the full range of the plastic value chain and are united in their drive and vision to end plastic waste in the environment. As a specialist in end-of-line packaging systems and materials as well as converted paperboard and corrugated solutions, Atlantic is connected up and down the supply chain and is well-positioned to help influence change.

«Atlantic Packaging is leading the way through transparency and collaboration across the supply chain to create a sustainable future for our planet,» remarks Atlantic Packaging President, Wes Carter. «By joining the global efforts of the Alliance and committing to sustainability, we believe our industry can have a major impact on global pollution and climate change.

«We look forward to supporting this effort through our work in introducing recyclable and compostable packaging materials, as well as promoting and creating packaging efficiency, optimization and closed recycling systems throughout the supply chain.»

Atlantic is also committed to helping educate the marketplace about the importance of ending plastic waste, to making recycling and recyclable options available, and to implementing systems that will create a more circular economy. 

«The Alliance is pleased to welcome Atlantic Packaging into our ranks,» said Jacob Duer, President and CEO of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste. «Their expertise in sustainable packaging solutions and packaging efficiency will be a welcome addition to the Alliance as we try to develop more circular solutions with the aim of ending plastic waste in the environment.»

For more information, please visit www.endplasticwaste.org.

ABOUT ATLANTIC PACKAGING:

Atlantic Packaging is celebrating its 75th year as a privately held business that specializes in end-of-line packaging systems and materials as well as converted paperboard solutions. Atlantic’s focus on innovation and technology has made us a market leader for customers requiring sustainable packaging options, packaging equipment, high performance materials, warehousing, and distribution. Atlantic delivers these solutions daily to our customers in North and Central America. For more information, please visit www.atlanticpkg.com.

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Samantka Launches, The Hit Of Spring «Miami» Featuring Andrez Babii

MIAMI, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There’s an angelic and sultry voice about to seduce music lovers into feeling a bit delirious after hearing it and it belongs to blonde-haired beauty, Samantka.

MIAMI, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There’s an angelic and sultry voice about to seduce music lovers into feeling a bit delirious after hearing it and it belongs to blonde-haired beauty, Samantka.

The Chicago native is releasing her hot new single and naming it after the City she now calls home, «Miami.» Teaming up with fellow Floridian-based rapper, songwriter, and producer Andrez Babbii, the dynamic duo’s reggaetón infused single lays the fresh and sultry voice of Samantka to rhythmic beats promising to drive many on their feet.
— listen HERE.

Samantka’s freshman album features an array of sounds, as the singer doesn’t favor just one particular genre of music. Her eclectic ear embraces an array of musical styles such as Classical Music, Foreign specifically Russian, German, and Latin, Hip-Hop, Indie, Grime, and Contemporary. She also acknowledges her talent for singing is a gift she discovered at an early age. According to Samantka, «Ever since I was a child, reading, writing, and music were my passions and once I was old enough to choose my path in life, I chose music.» Most of the songs on her freshman album for East and West Entertainment are from the singer’s past personal experiences and that of those close to her. 

Samantka’s collaboration with Platinum recording artist Andrez Babbii can best be defined as paying it forward. The Ecuadorian-born, Miami raised Babbii first hit the music scene in 2018 when he joined forces with late rapper XXXTentación. Their first single spent seven weeks on the charts and secured over 300 million streams worldwide. Since then, Babbii has continued to release singles and freestyles amassing over 2 million views on his Youtube Channel and 2.5 million streams across all platforms. 

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Also putting his musical talents on the single Miami is the highly influential producer and writer, Fresh Kid Cue who was nominated for a Latin Grammy.

The eldest of three siblings, 20-year old Samantka is setting the bar high. Her drive is evident not only in the pursuit of her dreams but also in her educational pursuits as she simultaneously studies Law and Psychology in college.

«MIAMI» IS NOW ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS
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Ismael Cala convoca a Reto de Meditación gratis a través de la app «Escala Meditando»

Será entre el 15 y el 22 de marzo con el tema Elevando la autoestima.

MIAMI, 9 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El comunicador, autor y estratega Ismael Cala guiará entre el 15 y el 22 de marzo el primer reto de meditación de 2021 a través de la app «Escala Meditando»,…

Será entre el 15 y el 22 de marzo con el tema Elevando la autoestima.

MIAMI, 9 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El comunicador, autor y estratega Ismael Cala guiará entre el 15 y el 22 de marzo el primer reto de meditación de 2021 a través de la app «Escala Meditando», totalmente gratis, con el tema Elevando la autoestima.

«La autoestima es uno de los factores más relevantes para el bienestar personal, y una clave para relacionarnos con el entorno de una manera positiva. La confianza y el valor como ser humano es un recurso psicológico precioso. Un individuo sano puede resistir evaluaciones desagradables, tanto internas como externamente, y eso se llama autoestima», explicó Cala.

Los interesados en participar deben:

  1. Descargar en el celular la app «Escala Meditando» y registrarse. Los que ya la tienen, solo deben activar las notificaciones para recibir una alerta cuando esté disponible.
  2. Tras el registro, activar las notificaciones para recibir una alerta cuando esté disponible cada meditación.
  3. Los participantes dispondrán de 72 horas para completar el reto del día.
  4. La descarga y el registro en la app son totalmente gratuitos.
  5. «Escala Meditando» se encuentra disponible en Google Play y en Apple Store.

«La meditación busca lograr un estado de atención centralizada en un pensamiento o sentimiento. Es una herramienta de vida que disminuye los niveles de estrés y ansiedad, además de aliviar la tensión muscular y el insomnio», añadió Ismael Cala.

Las meditaciones del reto serán «El espejo – construyendo mi yo superior», «Mi cuerpo, mi templo – el reflejo de la belleza», «El círculo familiar – libérate y valórate», «Pertene-ser – la amistad», «Amor acompasado – al mismo latir», «Crecimiento laboral – mi mejor versión» y «Ser el cambio – un bien común».

Más información: https://www.appescalameditando.com/reto

ACERCA DE ISMAEL CALA

Estratega de vida y de negocios. Durante cinco años y medio presentó CALA en el prime time de CNN en Español. Empresario y emprendedor social. Autor de ocho bestsellers en temas de liderazgo, emprendimiento y desarrollo personal, incluyendo «El poder de escuchar» y «Despierta con Cala». Cala nació en Santiago de Cuba en 1969. Graduado del programa ejecutivo de la prestigiosa Singularity University en Silicon Valley (California). Formado personalmente con grandes maestros como Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Robin Sharma, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Joe Dispenza y John C. Maxwell, entre otros. Embajador del concepto de Felicidad Corporativa para América Latina. Es presidente y fundador de Cala Enterprises Corporation y de la Fundación Ismael Cala.

 

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Transition Finance Could Be A Path To Carbon Neutrality For The Largest Carbon-Emitting Industries, Report Says

NEW YORK, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Ratings believes transition finance, including issuance, could contribute up to $1 trillion per year to the economy as companies in hard-to-abate sectors, which were previously absent from the sustainable debt market, raise capital and use the proceeds for activities that help them reduce their carbon footprint.

According to our new report «Transition Finance: Finding A Path To Carbon Neutrality Via The Capital…

NEW YORK, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Global Ratings believes transition finance, including issuance, could contribute up to $1 trillion per year to the economy as companies in hard-to-abate sectors, which were previously absent from the sustainable debt market, raise capital and use the proceeds for activities that help them reduce their carbon footprint.

According to our new report «Transition Finance: Finding A Path To Carbon Neutrality Via The Capital Markets,» published today, as the transition to a net-zero economy gains traction we believe new sectors and issuers will enter the market, expanding the pool of investable sustainable financing and allowing investors to diversify their contribution to sustainability objectives.

«It has become clear that issuer and investor appetite for financing climate response and other environmental objectives is strong and accelerating, but achieving the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement and 2050 climate-neutrality goals will require significant capital investment in new processes and technologies that enable the decarbonization of high-carbon industries,» said sustainable finance analyst Lori Shapiro.

Transition finance provides a potential solution by enabling the largest carbon-emitting industries and companies to raise capital and use the proceeds for activities that help them reduce their carbon footprint.

«We expect transition finance will extend beyond the use-of-proceeds bond model to include sustainability-linked and other financial products, helping companies and countries scale up capital allocation to meet their net-zero emissions commitments,» Ms. Shapiro said.

We expect to see the transition label taking on a much wider scope and being used across various sectors and activities, ranging from entities making efficiency improvements to potential overhauls of entire business models. Ultimately, we believe the transition label will expand across a range of financial products that help scale up capital allocation for companies and countries able to demonstrate rigorous and achievable climate transition strategies. The challenge remains how this can be done quickly and efficiently while avoiding key downside risks, including green- or transition-washing.

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