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KBR’s Sustainability Focus Demonstrated with Master Services Agreement for Carbon Recycling Technology Company LanzaTech

HOUSTON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a Master Services Agreement by LanzaTech to provide engineering services for their global carbon recycling technology projects.

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Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide basic engineering design services and technical support for LanzaTech’s projects in various locations. This work is expected to be performed over five years and will be led by KBR’s Wilmington, Delaware office with support from KBR’s global subject matter experts.

«We are excited and proud to take part in LanzaTech’s carbon capture projects and help build on their sustainable solutions to reduce, recycle and reuse carbon. This win is indicative of KBR’s commitment to sustainability and aligns with our robust sustainability action plan which includes reducing carbon footprints around the world,» said Jay Ibrahim, KBR President, Technology Solutions.

For many years, KBR has been an industry leader in energy transition, offering proprietary sustainable technologies and professional services to clients to support decarbonization.

About LanzaTech

Carbon recycling company, LanzaTech is a global leader in gas fermentation, making sustainable fuels and chemicals via biological conversion of waste carbon emissions, including industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g. municipal solid waste), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas. LanzaTech’s expertise in fermentation scale up, reactor design, machine learning and synthetic biology has enabled the company to commercialize its recycling process and demonstrate production of over 100 different chemicals. With global investors and partners, LanzaTech has a pipeline of commercial projects around the world and is working across the supply chain to provide novel circular solutions to mitigate carbon by producing consumer goods that would otherwise come from fresh fossil resources.

Founded in New Zealand, LanzaTech is based in Illinois, USA and employs more than 170 people, with locations in China, India and Europe.

Further information is available at www.lanzatech.com

About KBR

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long- term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

Visit www.kbr.com

Forward Looking Statement

The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding future financial performance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company’s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the significant adverse impacts on economic and market conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic; the company’s ability to respond to the challenges and business disruption presented by the COVID-19 pandemic; the recent dislocation of the global energy market; the company’s ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies relating to the streamlining of its Energy Solutions business; the company’s ability to manage its liquidity; the company’s ability to continue to generate anticipated levels of revenue, profits and cash flow from operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and any resulting economic downturn; the outcome of and the publicity surrounding audits and investigations by domestic and foreign government agencies and legislative bodies; potential adverse proceedings by such agencies and potential adverse results and consequences from such proceedings; the scope and enforceability of the company’s indemnities from its former parent; changes in capital spending by the company’s customers, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the company’s ability to obtain contracts from existing and new customers and perform under those contracts; structural changes in the industries in which the company operates; escalating costs associated with and the performance of fixed-fee projects and the company’s ability to control its cost under its contracts; claims negotiations and contract disputes with the company’s customers; changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas; protection of intellectual property rights; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements; compliance with laws related to income taxes; unsettled political conditions, war and the effects of terrorism; foreign operations and foreign exchange rates and controls; the development and installation of financial systems; increased competition for employees; the ability to successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; and operations of joint ventures, including joint ventures that are not controlled by the company.

KBR’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks, and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors that KBR has identified that may affect the business, results of operations and financial condition. Except as required by law, KBR undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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La más reciente obra publicada de la autora Ana Cristina Escobar, Un día a la vez, una pequeña guía que te ayudará a cambiar tu manera de ver las cosas para encontrar la paz y tranquilidad de tu alma de la mano de Dios

BELLFLOWER, California, 7 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Un día a la vez, escrito por la autora Ana Cristina Escobar, y publicado por la editorial Page Publishing, nos muestra un guía, narrada en primera persona y bajo las experiencias de la autora, donde sobresalen las luchas y pruebas que se presenta día a día en nuestras vidas, y de como podemos superarlas de la mano de Dios.

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Un día a la vez, es una obra escrita por la mano de la autora Ana Cristina Escobar, una escritora prominente nacida en la ciudad de Santa Ana, El Salvador. Cursó sus estudios en el colegio Medalla Milagrosa de ese país. Cristina es madre, conocedora de tres idiomas, actualmente estudia Nutrición y se dedica al mercadeo en esa misma área. Ha dedicado parte de su vida a elaborar escritos, por su pasión por el evangelismo y siendo conocedora de tantas historias, nace en su corazón el deseo de escribir este libro. Cristina, actualmente reside en EE. UU. y es parte activa en una Iglesia cristiana local en el área de Los Ángeles, California, congregación en la cual es servidora y maestra de jóvenes. Ha viajado a diferentes estados donde ha tenido el privilegio de poder extenderlo, es parte del ministerio que lleva ayuda a los más necesitados. Sus expectativas son muchas, ella piensa que los niños y los jóvenes son el futuro de un país en el cual debemos enfocarnos y ayudarlos a salir adelante. A ella le gusta mucho ser parte del cambio y es por eso que decidió compartir con otros lo que, en sabiduría y conocimiento ha recibido.

La autora de esta maravillosa obra literaria, Ana Cristina Escobar, nos habla un poco acerca de la misma: «Este libro está enfocado en comprender por qué hay mucho sufrimiento o diversas situaciones en la vida que pueden ser menos dolorosas, pero que por vivir afanados no nos damos cuenta de que, aunque no lo vemos existe; está ahí para nosotros, para todos. Alguien que nos puede cambiar el panorama y de hacer ver lo importante que es vivir Un día a la vez. Cuantas veces hemos escuchado ‘Estoy haciendo estos planes a futuro’ y, lastimosamente, no se llegan a completar porque estas personas ya partieron. He escuchado testimonios en los hospitales donde las personas lo que más lamentan es no haber disfrutado a su familia; personas que están en una silla de ruedas y desean dar un paseo por un parque y no lo pueden hacer, pero cuando pudieron por el afán no lo hicieron; personas que ahorraron mucho dinero, pero que, lastimosamente, les llegó una enfermedad y ahí se les fueron todos sus ahorros. Son historias que duelen en alma y corazón, y así puedo comentarte muchas historias. Con este libro quiero invitarte a que lo intentes. En lo personal no hubo manera de llegar a este punto de tranquilidad y paz en mi corazón, sin la guía de las escrituras y del Espíritu Santo y es por eso que está basado en el mismo, no hubo manera de entender todo lo que en mi vida había pasado si no fue hasta que, poco a poco, me fue llevando al conocimiento y esa sabiduría que solo viene de Él por medio de sus escrituras. Lo más importante y que por este motivo y propósito nació este libro es hacerte la pregunta: ¿Ya entregaste tu vida a Jesucristo? Es el único camino para llegar al Padre (Juan 14) y es la única manera de vivir Un día a la vez».

Publicada por la editorial Page Publishing, la obra de la autora Ana Cristina Escobar, Un día a la vez, nos muestra un guía, narrada en primera persona y bajo las experiencias de la autora, donde sobresalen las luchas y pruebas que se presenta día a día en nuestras vidas, y de cómo podemos superarlas de la mano de Dios.

Para las personas que gustan de la lectura de historias realizadas con una narración real, donde las experiencias dejan un mensaje de inspiración para la superación personal; pueden hacerlo a través de la lectura de este libro comprando Un día a la vez en cualquier librería, o en las tiendas en línea de Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play o Barnes and Noble.

Para información adicional o cualquier consulta pueden contactar a Page Publishing, a través del siguiente número: 866-315-2708.

Page Publishing es una editorial tradicional que presta todo tipo de servicios, maneja todos los temas intrínsecos involucrados en la publicación de los libros de sus autores incluyendo la distribución en las tiendas minoristas más grandes del mundo y la generación de las regalías. Page Publishing sabe que los autores necesitan ser libres para crear, no atados a un negocio complicado con temas como la conversión de libros en línea, establecer cuentas de ventas, seguros, impuestos y temas similares. Sus autores pueden dejar atrás estos temas tan tediosos, complejos y que representan una pérdida de tiempo para ellos, y enfocarse en su pasión; escribir y crear. Aprende más en www.pagepublishing.com.

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El nuevo libro de Julia M. Brignoni, Dios y yo ¡Mis experiencias espirituales!, está compuesto de maravillosos testimonios que relatan un hermoso caminar con Dios.

ORLANDO, Fla., 7 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El reciente lanzamiento del libro Dios y yo ¡Mis experiencias espirituales!, por Julia M. Brignoni de la editorial Page Publishing, es una increíble recopilación de testimonios y experiencias personales de la autora experimentadas durante su caminar con Dios.

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Julia M. Brignoni, nació en enero de 1967, en la ciudad de Santurce, Puerto Rico. Realizó sus estudios universitarios en el Recinto de Ciencias Médicas para convertirse en Enfermera Generalista. En mayo del 2000, realizó un post grado en Oncología Médica en la Universidad Metropolitana. Comenzó a ejercer como enfermera en octubre del 1989, en el Hospital Universitario de Adultos. Mas tarde se traslada a la Unidad de Hematología y Oncología Médica por espacio de doce años. En agosto del 2004 se moviliza junto a su familia al estado de Florida. En abril del 2005 continúa su carrera de enfermera profesional en el Departamento de Salud del Condado Orange, donde labora fervientemente en el Área de Maternidad.

En su vida religiosa, Julia, fue nacida, criada, formada y desarrollada en el evangelio. Es un miembro activo y fiel en su organización religiosa en donde participa de muchos eventos. Y por la dirección de su Padre Celestial, escribe su primer libro titulado Dios y yo… mis experiencias espirituales. Ella es una mujer humilde, sencilla y muy alegre; que le gusta ayudar a su prójimo. Está totalmente entregada al servicio de Dios y su iglesia.

Dios y yo… mis experiencias espirituales, es un libro que representa la grandiosa experiencia que significa caminar junto a Dios. Estas hermosas historias han sido vividas por la gracia de Dios, desde su juventud hasta el más reciente y súper especial fragmento en su vida en el Campamento de Damas, en noviembre del 2018. Muchas veces se habla de convicciones religiosas, pero se carece de las vivencias espirituales, que son la fortaleza y confirmación de lo que se predica.

Brignoni nos dice: «Todas las experiencias de una u otra manera, impactarán tu vida. Adelante, confía, pues sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios»

Publicado por Page Publishing, el interesante libro de Julia M. Brignoni, Dios y yo… mis experiencias espirituales, es una gran obra cuyo contenido permitirá al lector por medio de testimonios confirmar la veracidad de Dios.

Para los lectores que deseen experimentar esta maravillosa experiencia, pueden hacerlo, a través de la lectura de este libro, concretando la compra de Dios y yo… mis experiencias espirituales, en cualquier tienda de libros, o en las tiendas en línea de Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play o Barnes and Noble.

Para información adicional o cualquier consulta pueden contactar a Page Publishing, a través del siguiente número: 866-315-2708.

Acerca de Page Publishing:

Page Publishing es una editorial tradicional, que presta todo tipo de servicios, maneja todos los temas intrínsecos involucrados en la publicación de los libros de sus autores incluyendo la distribución en las tiendas minoristas más grandes del mundo y la generación de las regalías. Page Publishing sabe que los autores necesitan ser libres para crear, no atados a un negocio complicado con temas como la conversión de libros en línea, establecer cuentas de ventas, seguros, impuestos y temas similares. Sus autores pueden dejar atrás estos temas tan tediosos, complejos y que representan una pérdida de tiempo para ellos, y enfocarse en su pasión; escribir y crear. Aprende más en www.pagepublishing.com

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Ara Partners Invests in Polar Sapphire

Industrial decarbonization-focused private equity firm backs manufacturer of high-purity alumina

TORONTO and HOUSTON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ara Partners, a private equity firm that specializes in industrial decarbonization investments, today announced that it has closed a controlling investment in Polar Sapphire («Polar Sapphire» or the «Company»). The investment will provide Polar Sapphire with immediate and future funding for its…

Industrial decarbonization-focused private equity firm backs manufacturer of high-purity alumina

Founded in Toronto in 2012, Polar Sapphire is a manufacturer of high-purity aluminum oxide («alumina» or «HPA»), which is a key input for lithium-ion batteries and sapphire applications. The Company’s innovative production process focuses on top-quality products at high yields, enabling customers to achieve greater value and lower total cost of ownership. Polar Sapphire is led by Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Nichol.

Together, Ara Partners and the Polar Sapphire management team will accelerate the Company’s expansion plans to meet end customer markets that are growing rapidly. Polar Sapphire is best positioned to capitalize on this opportunity using its proprietary manufacturing process to deliver an extremely high-quality product with significant carbon savings in manufacturing.

The investment in Polar Sapphire will facilitate construction of the Company’s first large-scale commercial factory, with 1,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) capacity. Polar Sapphire looks to leverage Ara Partners’ wealth of experience in scaling manufacturing operations and building sustainable businesses.

Polar Sapphire previously received investment and financial contributions from Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, MaRS IAF, ArcTern Ventures, and other cleantech focused private investors. In 2014, Polar Sapphire received a FedDev Ontario repayable contribution of $990,000 to expand its pilot production line in the Mississauga facility.

About Polar Sapphire

Polar Sapphire has developed a breakthrough process for manufacturing the world’s highest-purity and lowest-cost High Purity Alumina (HPA). HPA is a critical input for green technologies such as LEDs, lithium-ion battery separators used in electric vehicles, semiconductors, plasma displays, lasers and many others. Polar Sapphire has a low-emission process compared with the incumbent process, which is highly toxic to local environments. The Company currently operates a commercial facility in Toronto, Canada. For more information on Polar Sapphire, visit www.polarsapphire.com.

About Ara Partners

Ara Partners is a private equity firm specializing in industrial decarbonization investments. Ara Partners invests in the industrial & manufacturing, chemicals & materials, energy efficiency & green fuels and food & agriculture sectors, seeking to build businesses that are focused on sustainability and ESG principles. For more information on Ara Partners, please visit www.arapartners.com.

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Realtor.com® December Housing Report: Number of Homes for Sale Hits an All-Time Low

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The number of homes for sale in the U.S. reached an all-time low in December, dipping below 700,000 for the first time as buyers remained active throughout the holiday season, according to realtor.com^®‘s Monthly Housing Trends Report released today. Due to unusually strong demand, home prices were up double digits compared to last year, however, the median listing price came down to $340,000 from a summer high of $350,000.

«The shortage of homes for sale has been an ongoing issue for the last couple of years, but in December the combination of the holiday inventory slowdown and the pandemic buying trend caused it to dip to its lowest level in history,» said realtor.com^® Chief Economist, Danielle Hale. «Looking forward, we could see new lows in the next couple of months as buyers remain relatively active, but a surge of new COVID cases may slow the number of sellers entering the market. Newly listed properties have shown mixed trends. While December’s data points to possible relief on the horizon, this figure has been impacted the most in areas with large COVID surges, and consistent improvement will be key in order to get out of this extreme shortage. We eventually expect to see improvements in the supply of homes for sale, especially in the second half of the year. Until then, finding a home will continue to be a top challenge for buyers across all price ranges.»

The number of homes for sale reached a historic low as buyer demand remained strong

Nationally, the number of homes for sale was down 39.6%, amounting to 449,000 fewer homes for sale than last December.
Newly listed homes were only down 0.8% compared to last year, a substantial improvement from November when new listings were down 8.7%. Western (+30.8%) and Northeastern larger markets (+15.0%) are seeing the strongest improvements with more new listings hitting the market, while the Midwest (+0.2%) and South (-4.0%) lagged behind.
The West’s surge in newly listed homes is primarily attributed to San Jose, Calif. (+123.8%) and San Francisco (+98.9%), which saw far more new listings this December compared to 2019.
The metros with the largest declines in new listings compared to last year included:

Nashville, Tenn. (-19.9%);
Memphis, Tenn. (-18.5%); and
Charlotte, N.C. (-16.0%).

Home prices continued to grow at double-digits

The median listing price grew 13.4% year-over-year, to $340,000 in December. This is a slight step back from its peak of $350,000.
While prices increased nationwide, the largest gains were seen in the Northeast (+12.2%), followed by the West (+10.4%), Midwest (+8.6%) and South (+6.7%).
Within the nation’s 50 largest metros, prices increased by 8.8%, nearly the same as last month.
The metros which had the largest gains in prices included:

Austin, Texas (+20.0%),
Riverside–San Bernardino, Calif (+17.2%), and
New Orleans (+16.8%).

Minneapolis (-1.6%) was the only metro to see price declines.

Homes continued to sell rapidly during holiday season

Homes sold in 66 days on average in December, which is 13 days faster than last year.
Within the nation’s 50 largest metros, homes sold even faster, spending only 56 days on average on market.
The metros where homes sold the fastest compared to last year included:

Virginia Beach, Va. (-28 days);
Hartford, Conn. (-23 days); and
Louisville, Ky. (-23 days).

The four metros where homes sold more slowly compared to last included:

San Diego (+6 days);
Miami (+5 days);
Buffalo, N.Y. (+3 days); and
New York (+2 days).

Metros With the Largest Increase in New Listings

Metro	New Listing Count YoY	Median Listing Price YoY	Median Listing Price	Median Days on Market Y-Y	Median Days on Market	Active Listing Count YoY
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif.	123.8%	9.9%	$1,181,556	-16	43	16.3%
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif.	98.9%	10.9%	$995,050	-6	52	28.0%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Mass.-N.H.	50.9%	10.0%	$649,050	-15	61	-25.2%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Va.-Md.-Wash.,Va.	38.4%	5.8%	$497,495	-15	48	-30.6%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, Calif.	35.7%	13.9%	$999,050	-11	65	-14.1%
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash.	28.9%	7.8%	$627,500	-13	50	-35.6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, Va.-N.C.	27.2%	1.5%	$308,500	-28	43	-44.7%
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, Calif.	26.9%	10.9%	$549,050	-18	44	-46.1%
New York-Newark-Jersey City, N.Y.-N.J.-Pa.	21.6%	13.6%	$626,550	2	85	-2.5%
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minn.-Wis.	20.4%	-1.6%	$344,300	-10	52	-31.5%
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Conn.	16.0%	9.1%	$299,950	-23	54	-33.1%
Providence-Warwick, R.I.-Mass.	13.1%	8.0%	$399,500	-20	53	-51.9%
San Diego-Carlsbad, Calif.	12.1%	10.8%	$797,050	6	61	-20.6%
Louisville/Jefferson County, Ky.-Ind.	11.9%	1.0%	$239,950	-23	42	-45.3%
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Ore.-Wash.	11.8%	9.0%	$511,527	-16	55	-48.2%
Richmond, Va.	11.4%	13.1%	$362,000	-12	55	-45.8%
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, Nev.	10.0%	6.6%	$340,049	-11	51	-18.5%
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa.-N.J.-Del.-Md.	8.7%	13.4%	$327,050	-14	61	-39.7%
Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, N.Y.	4.3%	8.7%	$206,389	3	74	-47.7%
Raleigh, N.C.	4.3%	6.3%	$385,235	-18	51	-52.0%
Kansas City, Mo.-Kan.	3.9%	8.3%	$325,050	-19	57	-46.3%
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, Ind.	3.3%	3.2%	$263,750	-18	52	-45.9%
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md.	3.2%	5.0%	$325,050	-17	53	-51.2%
St. Louis, Mo.-Ill.	2.4%	8.7%	$231,500	-14	68	-38.7%
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif.	2.1%	17.2%	$475,050	-15	51	-56.5%
New Orleans-Metairie, La.	0.9%	16.8%	$325,050	-11	69	-38.8%
Columbus, Ohio	0.0%	11.4%	$306,250	-16	49	-49.2%
Birmingham-Hoover, Ala.	0.0%	2.7%	$256,800	-18	63	-35.2%
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Ill.-Ind.-Wis.	-0.8%	9.3%	$327,025	-10	59	-33.8%
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fla.	-1.3%	0.7%	$320,050	-4	65	-24.0%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Fla.	-1.9%	1.0%	$409,050	5	93	-20.6%
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz.	-2.7%	10.2%	$412,551	-13	42	-49.5%
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas	-3.5%	9.9%	$329,750	-12	57	-33.5%
Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio	-6.0%	9.5%	$197,000	-15	58	-47.3%
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.	-6.2%	8.3%	$299,950	-12	53	-46.3%
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wis.	-7.0%	4.9%	$289,950	-11	55	-41.7%
Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind.	-8.2%	15.4%	$299,950	-11	55	-43.8%
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colo.	-9.2%	7.0%	$532,550	-5	55	-53.6%
Austin-Round Rock, Texas	-9.9%	20.0%	$420,000	-11	56	-55.9%
San Antonio-New Braunfels, Texas	-9.9%	3.7%	$295,300	-12	57	-45.6%
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas	-10.5%	5.5%	$354,045	-13	52	-51.9%
Pittsburgh, Pa.	-10.8%	N/A	$239,500	-14	72	-40.2%
Oklahoma City, Okla.	-12.8%	4.9%	$262,300	-9	53	-42.9%
Jacksonville, Fla.	-13.5%	1.0%	$313,540	-15	58	-49.7%
Rochester, N.Y.	-13.6%	16.3%	$232,500	-12	50	-48.0%
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Mich	-14.1%	11.8%	$251,550	-11	51	-48.4%
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Ga.	-14.9%	10.6%	$349,950	-11	53	-49.3%
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, N.C.-S.C.	-16.0%	6.9%	$362,803	-15	52	-50.2%
Memphis, Tenn.-Miss.-Ark.	-18.5%	8.1%	$252,045	-16	52	-52.0%
Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, Tenn.	-19.9%	7.8%	$396,420	-10	37	-48.9%

*Some data for Pittsburgh has been excluded due to data quality.

About realtor.com^®Realtor.com® makes buying, selling, renting and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone. Realtor.com® pioneered the world of digital real estate more than 20 years ago, and today through its website and mobile apps is a trusted source for the information, tools and professional expertise that help people move confidently through every step of their home journey. Using proprietary data science and machine learning technology, realtor.com® pairs buyers and sellers with local agents in their market, helping take the guesswork out of buying and selling a home. For professionals, realtor.com® is a trusted provider of consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today’s on-demand world. Realtor.com® is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. under a perpetual license from the National Association of REALTORS®. For more information, visit realtor.com®.

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Papercast® e-paper displays help with public transport use in Abu Dhabi

LONDON and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Department of Transport Abu Dhabi (DoT) has installed Papercast solar powered e-paper passenger information screens at bus stops across the capital as part of its strategy to improve access to and utilisation of public transport.

Paper timetables have been replaced with e-paper signage at 175 bus stops in the city’s busiest locations and landmarks, following successful proof of…

Paper timetables have been replaced with e-paper signage at 175 bus stops in the city’s busiest locations and landmarks, following successful proof of concept in early 2019. The project was implemented by Energy International Papercast’s partner in the UAE, and includes a combination of 100x 13″ single e-paper and 75x 13″ double e-paper displays powered by 20W solar modules.

The UAE’s capital has seen tremendous growth in recent decades and the DoT has invested heavily to develop a modern transport network in Abu Dhabi. With the overall aim of reducing traffic growth and encouraging a shift to more sustainable modes of transport, the DoT has developed an integrated transport centre in the form of the DARB mobile app and website. Residents can easily plan their journeys with interactive tools and get real-time ETA updates on each mode of transport.

«Implementing a fast and reliable channel for providing real-time information to the public at bus stops was the next logical step for Abu Dhabi,» comments Mr. Aspi Kapadia, Vice President of Energy International. «The sunlight readable, solar powered e-paper displays from Papercast offered the most effective solution – without the need to pull power and data cables. Wirelessly connected to the Papercast content management system, the DoT is able to easily control the display content.»

Energy International provides SMART parking control systems and automated mass transit systems and has supported the DoT Abu Dhabi Parking Management Program for the last 10 years.

The unique attributes of e-paper make it ideal for outside use, with unbeatable screen visibility, even in direct sunlight. Couple this with wireless connectivity and exceptionally low power consumption, and Papercast displays can be continuously solar powered – no power or connectivity cables are required. This means Papercast is quick to install to an existing pole or shelter, while offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly display technology.

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Papercast’s next generation bus stop passenger information solution uses wireless solar powered e-paper displays, with a comprehensive content management system developed exclusively for public transport needs. The platform enables transport providers to effortlessly keep passengers informed on real-time and advance service information at bus stops in a clear and user-friendly format.

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Rehabilitation Equipment Market Revenue to Cross USD 31 Bn by 2026: Global Market Insights, Inc.

SELBYVILLE, Del., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest report «Rehabilitation Equipment Market by Product (Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Equipment, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Equipment, Neurological Rehabilitation Equipment), Regional Outlook, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2026», by Global Market Insights, Inc., the <a target="_blank"…

Growing incidences of musculoskeletal disorders will stimulate the demand for rehabilitation equipment. Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the major causes of disability worldwide. An increasing number of people suffering with amputation, tendon tears, back pain, osteoporosis, arthritis and repetitive stress injuries such as sprains, strains and joint dislocations is augmenting the adoption of rehabilitation therapy. As a result, healthcare providers are engaged in providing musculoskeletal rehabilitation programs such as vocational rehabilitation and occupational rehabilitation programs to address the patients requiring musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Therefore, the demand for rehabilitation equipment in order to allow hospital and home rehabilitation is significantly increasing.

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The growing geriatric population coupled with the rising prevalence of chronic diseases will uplift the rehabilitation equipment market growth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 85% of the geriatric population suffers with at least one chronic health condition. Chronic conditions in elderly patients are associated with a functional impairment such as vision, hearing and physical impairment that results in an increased need for medical care, including, physical rehabilitation. As a result, the geriatric population is highly recommended to undergo rehabilitation therapy, thereby leading to an increased demand for rehabilitation equipment. Additionally, according to a published report, one in every three adults worldwide suffers with multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Rising incidences of chronic disorders such as obesity, cardiovascular disorders (CVD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) worldwide is stimulating the demand for rehabilitation equipment.

the cardiopulmonary rehabilitation equipment market valued at more than USD 2.5 billion in 2019, owing to the increasing prevalence of cardiac and pulmonary disorders due to acceptance of unhealthy lifestyles. Cardiorespiratory abnormalities are associated with shortness of breath that limits exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and with congestive heart failure (CHF). Thus, these patients are in constant need of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy. Patients suffering with cardiovascular disorders and high blood pressure require continuous monitoring. Thus, these patients are recommended to undergo cardiopulmonary rehabilitation therapy, thereby increasing the demand for rehabilitation equipment. Moreover, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) provides certified cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services that are leading to an increased demand for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation equipment.

The musculoskeletal segment in the rehabilitation equipment market exceeded USD 13.1 billion in 2019 led by its growing incidences of musculoskeletal disorders and sports injuries. Therefore, there is an increased demand for electrotherapy equipment and devices for musculoskeletal rehabilitation therapy. The growing number of accidents worldwide along with rising awareness about the importance of an active and healthy physique are some additional factors fueling the adoption of musculoskeletal rehabilitation therapy.

Brazil dominated the Latin American rehabilitation equipment market and accounted for over USD 424 million in 2019, propelled by improving healthcare infrastructure and rising healthcare expenditure. Patients in Brazil can seek physical therapy treatment without a physician referral in private physical therapy clinics. The Brazilian population is increasingly adopting rehabilitation therapy, thereby boosting the demand for rehabilitation equipment. According to the World Bank, public and private healthcare expenses in Brazil were 9.1% of total GDP, in 2018. In addition, the country is taking steps to remove inconvenient regulations for approval of clinical trials. As a result, there is an increase in demand and supply of rehabilitation products in Brazil. Companies are also forming joint ventures with Brazilian industries for packaging and assembling of rehabilitation equipment. Brazilian health insurance companies are responsible for paying 90% of the costs related to home care treatment, thereby impacting the acceptance of home rehabilitation therapy. Furthermore, in Brazil, the payment for healthcare, including physical therapy is funded by the government in the country.

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Some of the major players operating in the rehabilitation equipment market are OMRON Corporation, LifeWatch AG, Honeywell International, Inc., Philips, Halma plc, Bioness, Inc., St. Jude Medical, Inc., DJO Global and MicroPort Scientific Corporation among others. The major market leaders are consistently focusing on developing new rehabilitation products to expand their customer base. These notable companies are also focusing on expanding geographical presence and are consistently focusing on making investments.

Table of Contents (ToC) of the report:

Chapter 3 Rehabilitation Equipment Market Insights

3.1 Industry segmentation

3.2 Industry landscape, 2015 – 2026

3.3 Industry impact forces

3.3.1 Growth drivers

3.3.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges

3.4 Growth potential analysis

3.4.1 By product

3.5 COVID-19 impact analysis

3.6 Medical care

3.7 Porter’s analysis

3.8 Competitive landscape, 2019

3.8.1 Company matrix analysis

3.9 PESTEL analysis

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MRI Software explores the changing role of the modern property manager

LONDON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The remit of property managers has shifted significantly in recent years.

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LONDON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The remit of property managers has shifted significantly in recent years.

No longer is the discipline focused purely on the functional and operational aspects of running, maintaining and monetising a portfolio. As well as the actual bricks and mortar, property managers are now also responsible for wider business performance, creating communities in their buildings, the safety of those occupying properties and the deployment of property management technology to support their efforts.

Professionals in the field need a range of skills and qualifications across accounting, investment, marketing, customer experience, strategic leadership, IT and digital innovation and transformation. And as businesses look to return to offices, safety will be paramount. It will fall to property managers to deliver.

It all makes for a truly exciting time to be a property manager, with opportunities to excel in a number of different areas and to influence the business you work for at an executive level. But, it doesn’t come without its challenges.

In a recent on-demand virtual roundtable, hosted by Estates Gazette, MRI Software and other real estate industry experts discuss these trends and look at the ways in which property managers are driving change and shaping the future of the sector. The participants also explore some of the difficulties faced, and how technology, automation and digital communication can provide a platform for ongoing success.

In light of the current business climate and impacts of COVID-19, the conversation also focuses on the post-pandemic recovery and the tentative steps being taken to return to the workplace – or not, in some cases.

About MRI Software

MRI Software is a leading provider of innovative real estate software applications and hosted solutions. MRI’s comprehensive and flexible technology platform coupled with an open and connected ecosystem meets the unique needs of real estate businesses – from property-level management and accounting to investment modelling and analytics for the global commercial and residential markets. A pioneer of the real estate software industry, MRI develops lasting client relationships based on nearly five decades of expertise and insight. Through leading solutions and a rich partner ecosystem, MRI gives organisations the freedom to transform the way communities live, work and play while elevating their business and gaining a competitive edge. For more information, please visit mrisoftware.com.

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National Press Club and Journalism Institute Leadership Deplore Violence at U.S. Capitol and Commend Reporters for Courageous Coverage

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The following is a joint statement on today’s violence at the U.S. Capital from National Press Club President Michael Freedman and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Angela Greiling Keane:

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We are distressed and deeply saddened by the violence at the U.S. Capitol today. Once again, readers, viewers and listeners are relying on reporters demonstrating courage and resolve in witnessing and reporting this attack on our democracy.

Journalists today are working under dangerous circumstances in and around the U.S. Capitol. We commend them for their bravery in working to get the news out during terrifying moments for them and the lawmakers and congressional staff they cover.

The National Press Club, founded in 1908, is The World’s Leading Professional Organization for Journalists™ with nearly 3,000 members worldwide. The Club is a strong voice for Press Freedom matters abroad and at home.

The National Press Club Journalism Institute is the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club and promotes a transparent global society through an independent and free press and equips journalists with modern tools to inspire civic engagement and inform the public.

Press Contact: Lindsay Underwood for the National Press Club; lunderwood@press.org, (202) 662-7561

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Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Ordinary Shares

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA) («Playa») today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 35,000,000 of its Ordinary Shares, consisting of 25,000,000 Ordinary Shares offered by Playa and 10,000,000 Ordinary Shares offered by a selling shareholder, at a public offering price of $5.00 per share. The offering is expected to result in gross proceeds to Playa of approximately $125.0 million (assuming no exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase 3,750,000 Ordinary Shares from Playa). The offering is expected to close on January 11, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Playa intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay the amount outstanding under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes. Playa will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Ordinary Shares by the selling shareholder, a fund affiliated with Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited.

Deutsche Bank Securities, BofA Securities, Citigroup and Nomura are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

The offering of these securities is being made pursuant to effective shelf registration statements that Playa previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectuses. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectuses relating to the offering and the final prospectus supplement, when available, may be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting: Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Attention: Prospectus Group, 60 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005-2836, Telephone: (800) 503-4611, Email: prospectus.cpdg@db.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. is a leading owner, operator and developer of all-inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations in popular vacation destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Playa owns and/or manages a total portfolio consisting of 21 resorts (8,172 rooms) located in Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. In Mexico, Playa owns and manages Hyatt Zilara Cancun, Hyatt Ziva Cancun, Panama Jack Resorts Cancun, Panama Jack Resorts Playa del Carmen, Hilton Playa del Carmen, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta and Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos. In Jamaica, Playa owns and manages Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa, Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa and Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa. In the Dominican Republic, Playa owns and manages the Hilton La Romana, Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana. Playa also owns four resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic that are managed by a third party and Playa manages the Sanctuary Cap Cana, in the Dominican Republic.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains «forward-looking statements,» as defined by federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect Playa’s current expectations and projections about future events at the time, and thus involve uncertainty and risk. The words «believe,» «expect,» «anticipate,» «will,» «could,» «would,» «should,» «may,» «plan,» «estimate,» «intend,» «predict,» «potential,» «continue,» and the negatives of these words and other similar expressions generally identify forward looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements, including the risks described under the sections entitled «Risk Factors» in Playa’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2020 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 4, 2020, as such factors may be updated from time to time in Playa’s periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this release and in Playa’s filings with the SEC. Currently, one of the most significant factors that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from our forward-looking statements is the adverse effects of the current COVID-19 pandemic on the financial condition, operating results and cash flows of Playa, the airlines that service the locations where Playa owns resorts, the short and longer-term demand for travel, the global economy and the local economies where Playa owns its resorts, and the financial markets. While forward-looking statements reflect Playa’s good faith beliefs, they are not guarantees of future performance. Playa disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, data or methods, future events or other changes after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to Playa (or to third parties making the forward-looking statements).

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