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Enel Green Power Brings Online Two New U.S. Wind Farms, Including Its Largest Renewable Plant in Operation Worldwide

BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Enel, through its US renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power North America, has begun operating a 199 MW expansion of the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County, Kansas, making the overall 599 MW facility the largest renewable plant owned by the Enel Group currently in operation worldwide. The 236.5 MW White Cloud wind farm also began operations in Nodaway County, Missouri. The two wind farms bring Enel’s total renewable capacity added in 2020 across the US and Canada to 865 MW. The investment in the construction of White Cloud amounts to around 380 million US dollars, while that of the Cimarron Bend expansion amounts to over 281 million US dollars.

«We are progressing at full speed towards a sustainable energy future,» said Salvatore Bernabei, Enel Green Power CEO. «In a challenging year across all sectors, our teams have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the achievement of our business goals while continuing to prioritize health and safety. These milestones further prove our track record in the development, construction and operation of high-quality generation assets, enabling the accomplishment of sustainability targets by us and our renewable energy offtakers.»

The start of operations at the Cimarron Bend expansion, on which construction began in the second quarter of 2020, further cements Enel Green Power’s status as the largest wind operator in Kansas by managed capacity. The overall 599 MW facility is expected to generate a total of more than 2.7 TWh per year, equivalent to avoiding around 1.7 million tons of CO2 emissions. Enel will sell the facility’s energy output through a 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Evergy, an investor-owned utility based in Kansas City (Missouri), and a 30 MW PPA with the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (MJMEUC), a joint action agency[1] of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA)[2].

White Cloud, on which construction began in summer 2019, is due to generate around 950 GWh annually while avoiding the emission of more than 621,000 tons of CO₂ per year. Enel Green Power North America signed a PPA with Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (AECI) in which the Springfield (Missouri)-based electric cooperative will purchase the entire energy output from the plant.

In Missouri, Enel also operates the 300 MW Rock Creek wind farm in Atchison County which sells its entire output to Evergy.

The construction process for Cimarron Bend and White Cloud followed Enel Green Power’s Sustainable Construction Site model, a collection of best practices aimed at minimizing the impact of plant construction on the environment. The Cimarron Bend construction site team adopted a recycling program and is set to be donating office supplies as well as equipment to local schools in need with the aim to extend the products’ useful lives alongside diverting them from landfills. The White Cloud operations and maintenance (O&M) building is a refurbished and repurposed space, an approach adopted to reduce the costs and environmental impact from construction of new O&M buildings.

In the final stages of construction, Enel closely monitored the emergent COVID-19 pandemic and responded to protect the health of its workers and the community. While abiding by the guidance of public officials, the company implemented strict travel guidelines and enhanced sanitation, as crews implemented safe working habits and physical distancing instructions. Furthermore, Enel North America announced over 1.3 million US dollars in contributions to relief efforts across the US and Canada.

Enel Green Power has three projects under construction in the United States: the 299 MW Aurora wind farm in North Dakota and two solar + storage projects in Texas: Lily (181 MW) as well as Azure Sky (284 MW). As part of the Enel Group’s three-year strategic plan announced in November, the company is planning to bring an additional 3 GW of renewable capacity online in North America by 2023.

Enel Green Power North America is a leading developer, long-term owner and operator of renewable energy plants in North America, with a presence in 18 US states and one Canadian province. The company operates over 70 plants with a managed capacity of over 6 GW powered by renewable wind, hydropower, geothermal and solar energy.

Enel Green Power, within the Enel Group, is dedicated to the development and operation of renewables across the world, with a presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Enel Green Power is a global leader in the green energy sector with an installed capacity of over 47 GW across a generation mix that includes wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower, and is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable power plants.

[1] Joint action agencies are used by municipal utilities with the aim to effectively supply reliable, safe and low-cost energy, alongside other services, to their communities.

[2] MPUA is a not-for-profit service organization representing municipally-owned utilities.

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LendingTree Holiday Spending Report Analyzes Last-Minute Shopper Trends

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LendingTree® analyzed data from over 29,000 anonymized transactions to track spending habits of last-minute holiday shoppers in the week leading up to Christmas in 2019 to better understand what last-minute shoppers where buying and how much they were spending. Additionally, LendingTree will update the report to reflect 2020 trends for last-minute shoppers this Holiday season once the data is available.

Key Findings:

Sporting goods and toys were at the top of last-minute shoppers’ lists in 2019. On Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, the number of sporting goods and toy shoppers were 194% and 193% higher, respectively, than the monthly average.
Shoppers spent the most at outlet stores during the last-minute gift-buying rush. On Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, 2019, the average shopper spent $266 at outlet stores. Spending at jewelers and watchmakers was next, averaging $231 a purchase during the two-day period.
Compared to average spending in December 2019, florists saw the biggest spending increase among last-minute shoppers. The average spent at florists on Dec. 23 and 24 was $219, more than twice the usual December spend of $97.
The number of shoppers on Dec. 24 (a Tuesday) was up 20% compared to the other Tuesdays that month — the highest of any December day in 2019. Up next was Dec. 23 (a Monday), where the number of shoppers was up 10% compared to the other Mondays that month.

In an earlier survey, LendingTree found that while 25% of consumers already finished their holiday shopping as of October 2020, another 19% said that they typically wait until the last minute to shop. Additionally, nearly a third of consumers (31%) expect to go into holiday shopping debt this year. Among those who were laid off or furloughed because of the pandemic, 47% expect to go into holiday shopping debt compared to 18% of those who did not their income impacted this year.

For the full report and updated last-minute shopping data (which will be published after Christmas), please visit: https://www.lendingtree.com/debt-consolidation/lendingtree-holiday-spending-report/.

About LendingTree
LendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation’s leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search, and can choose the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring, customized recommendations to improve credit health, and notification when there are opportunities to save money. In short, LendingTree’s purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life’s meaningful moments through choice, education and support. LendingTree, LLC, is a subsidiary of LendingTree, Inc. For more information, go to www.lendingtree.com, dial 800-555-TREE, like our Facebook page and/or follow us on Twitter @LendingTree.

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La FDA toma medidas adicionales en la lucha contra el COVID-19 al emitir autorización de uso de emergencia para la segunda vacuna contra el COVID-19

SILVER SPRING, Md., 21 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hoy, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los EE.UU. (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) emitió una autorización de uso de emergencia (EUA, por sus siglas en inglés) para la segunda vacuna para la prevención de la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) causada por el síndrome respiratorio agudo severo coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, por sus siglas en inglés). La autorización de uso de emergencia permite que la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de…

«Con la disponibilidad de dos vacunas ahora para la prevención del COVID-19, la FDA ha tomado otro paso crucial en la lucha contra esta pandemia mundial que está causando un gran número de hospitalizaciones y muertes en los Estados Unidos cada día», dijo el comisionado de la FDA, el Dr. Stephen M. Hahn, M.D. «A través del proceso de revisión científica abierto y transparente de la FDA, se han autorizado dos vacunas contra el COVID-19 en un plazo de tiempo acelerado, mientras que se mantuvo las rigurosas normas de seguridad, eficacia y calidad de fabricación necesarias para respaldar la autorización de uso de emergencia que el pueblo estadounidense espera de la FDA. Estas normas y nuestro proceso de revisión, las mismas que hemos utilizado en la revisión de la primera vacuna contra el COVID-19 y que tenemos la intención de utilizar para cualquier otra vacuna contra el COVID-19, incluyeron la aportación de expertos científicos y de salud pública independientes, así como un análisis exhaustivo de los datos por parte del personal de carrera de la agencia».

La FDA ha determinado que la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna ha cumplido con los criterios reglamentarios para la emisión de una EUA. La totalidad de los datos disponibles proporcionan pruebas claras de que la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna puede ser eficaz para prevenir el COVID-19. Los datos también muestran que los beneficios conocidos y potenciales superan los riesgos conocidos y potenciales, lo que apoya la solicitud de la empresa de que la vacuna se utilice en personas de 18 años de edad y mayores. Al tomar esta determinación, la FDA puede asegurar al público y a la comunidad médica que ha llevado a cabo una evaluación exhaustiva de la información disponible sobre la seguridad, eficacia y calidad de fabricación.

La vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna contiene ARN mensajero (ARNm), que es material genético. La vacuna contiene un pequeño fragmento del ARNm del virus del SARS-CoV-2 que instruye a las células del cuerpo a que produzcan la característica proteína de «pico» del virus. Cuando una persona recibe esta vacuna, su cuerpo produce copias de la proteína de pico, la cual no causa enfermedad, pero desencadena que el sistema inmunológico aprenda a reaccionar de manera defensiva, produciendo una respuesta inmunológica contra el SARS-CoV-2.

«Guiados por la ciencia y los datos, el personal de carrera de la agencia determinó que los beneficios conocidos y potenciales de la vacuna superan claramente sus riesgos conocidos y potenciales, y aunque no es una aprobación de la FDA, se han cumplido las expectativas de la FDA descritas en nuestros documentos de orientación de junio y octubre», dijo el Dr. Peter Marks, M.D., PhD., director del Centro de Evaluación e Investigación Biológica de la FDA. «La autorización de hoy demuestra nuestro firme compromiso con la salud del pueblo estadounidense, con la garantía de que nuestros estándares científicos y la integridad de nuestro proceso de revisión se han mantenido. Este logro es otro testimonio de la dedicación de los científicos y médicos de carrera de la FDA, que han estado trabajando urgentemente para llevar a cabo evaluaciones completas y rigurosas de los datos presentados para las vacunas para prevenir el COVID-19″.

Evaluación de la FDA de los datos de seguridad disponibles

La vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna se administra en una serie de dos dosis, con un intervalo de un mes. Los datos de seguridad disponibles para apoyar la EUA incluyen un análisis de 30,351 participantes inscritos en un estudio en curso, aleatorio y controlado por placebo, realizado en los EE.UU. A estos participantes, 15,185 de los cuales recibieron la vacuna y 15,166 de los cuales recibieron un placebo salino, se les dio seguimiento durante una mediana de más de dos meses después de recibir la segunda dosis. Los efectos secundarios más comúnmente reportados, que típicamente duraron varios días, fueron dolor en el lugar de la inyección, cansancio, dolor de cabeza, dolor muscular, escalofríos, dolor en las articulaciones, ganglios linfáticos inflamados en el mismo brazo de la inyección, náuseas y vómitos, y fiebre. Cabe señalar que más personas experimentaron estos efectos secundarios después de la segunda dosis que después de la primera, por lo que es importante que los proveedores y los receptores de las vacunas esperen que pueda haber algunos efectos secundarios después de cualquiera de las dos dosis, pero aún más después de la segunda dosis.

Es obligatorio que ModernaTX, Inc. y los proveedores de vacunas informen lo siguiente al Sistema de notificación de eventos adversos de las vacunas (VAERS, por sus siglas en inglés) para la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna: todos los errores en la administración de la vacuna, eventos adversos graves, casos de Síndrome inflamatorio multisistémico (MIS, por sus siglas en inglés) y casos del COVID-19 que resulten en hospitalización o muerte.

Evaluación de la FDA de los datos de eficacia disponibles

Los datos sobre la eficacia en apoyo de la EUA incluyen un análisis de 28, 207 participantes en el estudio en curso, aleatorio y controlado por placebo, realizado en los EE.UU., que no tenían pruebas de infección por el SARS-CoV-2 antes de recibir la primera dosis de la vacuna. Entre esos participantes, 14,134 recibieron la vacuna y 14,073 recibieron un placebo. La vacuna tuvo una eficacia del 94.1% en la prevención de la enfermedad del COVID-19 entre estos participantes del ensayo clínico, con 11 casos del COVID-19 en el grupo de la vacuna y 185 en el grupo del placebo. En el momento del análisis de estos 196 casos del COVID-19, ninguno en el grupo de la vacuna y 30 en el grupo del placebo fueron clasificados como graves. Después de que el análisis de estos 196 casos se completó, se identificó un caso grave en el grupo de la vacuna y está esperando confirmación. En este momento, no se dispone de datos para determinar por cuánto tiempo la vacuna ofrecerá protección, ni hay pruebas de que la vacuna prevenga la transmisión del SARS-CoV-2 de una persona a otra.

El proceso de la EUA

Basándose en la determinación del secretario del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del 4 de febrero de 2020, de que existe una emergencia de salud pública con un potencial significativo de afectar a la seguridad nacional, o a la salud y seguridad de los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos que viven en el extranjero, y de que existen circunstancias que justifican la autorización del uso de emergencia de productos no aprobados, la FDA puede emitir una EUA para permitir que se utilicen en una emergencia productos médicos no aprobados o usos no aprobados de productos médicos aprobados para diagnosticar, tratar o prevenir el COVID-19 cuando no haya alternativas adecuadas, aprobadas y disponibles.

La emisión de una EUA es diferente a la aprobación (licencia) de la FDA de una vacuna. Al determinar si se emite una EUA para un producto, la FDA evalúa las pruebas disponibles y analiza cualquier riesgo conocido o potencial y cualquier beneficio conocido o potencial, y si la evaluación de beneficios y riesgos es favorable, el producto se pone a disposición durante la emergencia. Una vez que un fabricante presenta a la FDA una solicitud de EUA para una vacuna contra el COVID-19, la agencia evalúa la solicitud y determina si se cumplen los criterios reglamentarios pertinentes, teniendo en cuenta la totalidad de las pruebas científicas sobre la vacuna que están a disposición de la FDA.

La EUA también requiere que se pongan a disposición de los proveedores y los receptores de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna hojas informativas que proporcionen información importante, incluidas instrucciones de dosificación, e información sobre los beneficios y los riesgos de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna.

ModernaTX, Inc. ha presentado un plan de farmacovigilancia a la FDA para monitorear la seguridad de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna. El plan de farmacovigilancia incluye un plan para completar el seguimiento de la seguridad a largo plazo para los participantes inscritos en los ensayos clínicos en curso. El plan de farmacovigilancia también incluye otras actividades destinadas a monitorear el perfil de seguridad de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna y asegurar que cualquier preocupación sobre la seguridad sea identificada y evaluada de manera oportuna.

La FDA también espera que los fabricantes cuyas vacunas contra el COVID-19 están autorizadas en virtud de una EUA continúen sus ensayos clínicos para obtener información adicional sobre la seguridad y eficacia, y obtener la aprobación (licencia).

La EUA para la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna se otorgó a ModernaTX, Inc. La EUA será efectiva hasta que se termine la declaración de que existen circunstancias que justifican la autorización del uso de emergencia de medicamentos y productos biológicos para la prevención y el tratamiento del COVID-19, y podrá ser revisada o revocada si se determina que la EUA ya no cumple los criterios reglamentarios para su emisión.

Recursos adicionales:

Contacto para los medios de comunicación: Oficina de Asuntos de los Medios de Comunicación de la FDA, 301-796-4540

Consultas del consumidor: correo electrónico o 888-INFO-FDA

La FDA, una agencia que es parte del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos, protege la salud pública al asegurar la seguridad, eficacia y protección de los medicamentos humanos y veterinarios, vacunas y otros productos biológicos para el uso humano, y los dispositivos médicos. La agencia también es responsable de la seguridad del suministro de alimentos, cosméticos, suplementos alimenticios, y de los productos que emiten radiación electrónica, y de regular los productos de tabaco.

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Estudio revela incremento histórico en la popularidad de la pesca y la navegación en 2020

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, 21 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Debido a que el COVID-19 ha transformado los hábitos recreativos de los estadounidenses, un nuevo estudio de la Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) encontró que la pesca y la navegación han recibido millones de principiantes, y también antiguos participantes que han retomado estas actividades. En particular se vieron incrementos en participantes no tradicionales, lo que evidencia que la popularidad de estas actividades ha crecido entre audiencias nuevas.

Bajo el título Who’s On Board: Keeping New Anglers & Boaters Hooked (Quién está a bordo: Manteniendo el interés de los nuevos pescadores y navegantes), el estudio da una mirada integral a los principiantes en el agua y a cómo el COVID-19 está impactando el futuro de la recreación al aire libre en los Estados Unidos. Este estudio fue adelantado por RBFF para apoyar su marca Vamos a Pescar.

«Sin duda, el distanciamiento social ha hecho que muchas de nuestras actividades rutinarias de recreo no se puedan hacer, sin embargo, este también hizo que muchos de nosotros descubriéramos nuevas formas de disfrutar el tiempo libre y practicáramos el autocuidado durante la pandemia», comentó Stephanie Vatalaro, vicepresidente senior de Marketing y Comunicaciones de RBFF. «Con tanta incertidumbre que ha traído 2020, la pesca y la navegación ofrecen una serie de beneficios que incluyen paz y relajación, tiempo de calidad con la familia y los seres queridos, e incluso el efecto tranquilizante de la naturaleza».

Entre los hallazgos más destacados del informe se incluyen:

Durante el verano de 2020, millones de estadounidenses se iniciaron o retornaron a la pesca y la navegación.
Los nuevos pescadores y navegantes son más jóvenes, urbanos y diversos. También están muy conectados socialmente.
Entre las razones comunes para iniciarse en estas actividades se encuentran vacaciones y planes de verano cancelados, horarios más flexibles al trabajar desde casa e inspiración por familiares y amigos.
Los nuevos pescadores superaron una serie de barreras como la inexperiencia, la falta de equipos y no tener compañeros de pesca.
Entre los beneficios que más han disfrutado las personas en la pesca y la navegación están la tranquilidad de la naturaleza, el disfrute y el bienestar mental.
La gran mayoría de principiantes planea seguir pescando y navegando. El 94 % de los navegantes y el 90 % de los pescadores indicaron deseos de continuar en el futuro.
Los motivos personales para seguir participando en estas actividades incluyen tres elementos fundamentales de la pesca y la navegación: la conexión social con seres queridos, el reto y la conexión con la naturaleza que estas actividades ofrecen.

«La pesca y la navegación son actividades que pueden beneficiar a cualquier persona, sin importar su edad ni su nivel de actividad», comentó Vatalaro. «Con esto en mente, no sorprende que 9 de cada 10 principiantes mencione que desea seguir participando en el futuro, lo que permite ver cómo la pesca y la navegación seguirán aportando para ayudar al bienestar mental de los estadounidenses en el largo plazo. Juntos, los nuevos pescadores y navegantes de los Estados Unidos ayudan a que estas actividades crezcan como elementos vibrantes de la tradición de vida al aire libre estadounidense por los años venideros».

Who’s On Board forma parte de la campaña Vamos a Pescar Get On Board, una iniciativa de servicio público a nivel nacional para difundir los beneficios para la salud y el bienestar de las actividades de pesca y navegación en tiempos de distanciamiento social. El informe completo y recursos multimedia están disponibles para descarga en www.TakeMeFishing.org/WhosOnBoard. Otros recursos del sitio web incluyen guías introductorias para iniciarse en la pesca y la navegación, un mapa interactivo de sitios para ir a pescar y novedades en accesos al agua para ayudar a los participantes a recrearse responsablemente.

Acerca de Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)
RBFF es una organización sin fines de lucro cuya misión es aumentar la participación en la pesca y la navegación recreativas, protegiendo y restaurando los recursos naturales acuáticos del país. La iniciativa 60 en 60 de la RBFF pretende atraer 60 millones de pescadores al deporte para finales de 2021. Para ayudar a reclutar, retener y reactivar participantes, la RBFF desarrolló las galardonadas campañas Take Me Fishing™ y Vamos A Pescar™ para crear consciencia sobre la navegación, la pesca y la conservación, y educar a las personas acerca de los beneficios de participar en estas actividades. Los sitios web de la campaña ofrecen videos introductorios y un mapa interactivo por estados que les permite a los visitantes encontrar sitios locales de navegación y pesca, para ayudar a los navegantes y pescadores de todas las edades y niveles de experiencia a aprender, planear y equiparse para un día exitoso en el agua. La RBFF también ofrece a los actores involucrados de la industria una serie de herramientas entre las que se encuentran un aplicativo para licencias de pesca y registro de botes para conectar a sus clientes con la información que necesitan a tan solo un clic, al igual que un mapa de sitios de pesca y navegación para ayudarle a sus clientes a descubrir sitios cerca de ellos.

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Richmond Dental and Medical Introduces Reusable Level 1 Isolation Gowns

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond has unveiled a reusable isolation gown to meet demands for personal protective equipment (PPE)….

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond has unveiled a reusable isolation gown to meet demands for personal protective equipment (PPE). The gown fabric, a 65/35% polyester/cotton blend, is made in the USA (cut/sewn in Mexico or Nicaragua). This reusable AAMI PB70 Barrier Protection Level 1 Isolation gown has been authorized by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for use as PPE in healthcare settings.

Rising healthcare costs, increased awareness of infectious disease, and the coronavirus pandemic are driving the demand for healthcare PPE. PPE is critical in protecting healthcare workers and preventing hospital-associated infections (HAIs).

Compared to disposable PPE gowns, Richmond’s reusable Level 1 Isolation gowns are:

More economical, <$0.30 per wear (@100 home launderings)
Eco-friendlier
More reliable in regards to supply chain
Softer and more comfortable

Richmond’s non-surgical gowns are AAMI Level 1certified. With more than 52 percent of isolation gowns from global suppliers failing to meet U.S. standards, it is essential to purchase PPE from a reputable company. ECRI Institute, a patient safety organization, warned that purchasing gowns, which do not meet AAMI/ANSI standards may put healthcare employees at risk.

«We’re excited to better serve healthcare workers in a time of great need,» stated Brad Fekete, EVP of Sales & Marketing at Richmond Dental and Medical. «With so much strain placed on the health sector right now, the last thing companies should have to worry about is whether or not their supplier is reliable. Richmond is a supplier that you can trust, with a 125 year reputation for quality.»

The reusable Level 1 isolation gown can be laundered 100 times in a home washer or 25 times at a commercial laundry. This Kimono-style garment, with elastic sleeve ends containing natural rubber latex, is not effective for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19, but has received EUA from the FDA due to PPE shortages.

For pricing, availability, or to request a fabric swatch, please visit our website.

About Richmond Dental and Medical
Since 1895, Richmond Dental & Medical has been manufacturing quality, single-use dental and medical products, as well as infection control dispensers. Richmond leverages the power and advantages of vertical integration with its raw material supplier. To learn more, visit www.RichmondDentalandMedical.net.

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Fengate announces structured equity investment in 250 megawatt wind project

HOUSTON, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Fengate Asset Management («Fengate») is pleased to announce financial close on its acquisition of a majority interest in the Amadeus 250 megawatt wind project in Kent, Fisher and Stonewall counties, Texas, that recently reached commercial operation and tax equity funding from BHE Renewables.

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Amadeus was developed and constructed by BayWa r.e. Wind, LLC («BayWa»), a leading developer of U.S. wind projects. BayWa will continue to own a minority interest in Amadeus and provide ongoing asset management services. Amadeus utilizes proven GE wind turbines with GE providing a long-term services agreement and operates with a long-term energy hedge.

«Fengate is very pleased with the acquisition of this wind project and we look forward to our ongoing strategic partnership with BayWa,» said Greg Calhoun, Managing Director, Infrastructure Investments, Fengate. «This acquisition closely follows our announcement of commercial operation for our Weaver wind project in Maine so it is an exciting time of expansion in contracted U.S. renewable energy for our investors and our firm.»

«We would like to thank Fengate for its commitment to our Amadeus wind project. The structure we have found with Fengate allows us to accomplish various corporate goals and we very much look forward to be working with Fengate on our largest wind project built to date,» adds Florian Zerhusen, CEO of BayWa r.e. Wind, LLC.

Fengate is managing this investment on behalf of the Fengate Core Infrastructure Fund III and its affiliated entities, including an investment fund owned by LiUNA’s Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada.

About Fengate
Fengate is a leading alternative investment manager focused on infrastructure, private equity and real estate strategies. With offices in Toronto and Oakville, Ontario, and Houston, Texas, Fengate is one of the most active real asset investors in North America and the firm has been investing in infrastructure across North America since 2006. Learn more at www.fengate.com.

About BayWa r.e. Wind LLC

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California Governor Urged to Adopt Alternative to Bulldozing Ballona Wetlands

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — An alliance of environmentalists, conservationists, biologists and Los Angeles neighbors urge Governor Gavin Newsom not to take a wrecking ball to LA’s last coastal wetlands. Appalled over a controversial plan to bulldoze the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, Defend Ballona Wetlands proposes an alternative plan that will achieve the stated goals of genuine «restoration» and «public…

Restoration Not Destruction

The Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve in Playa del Rey is home to 1,700 species of wildlife and flora, including threatened and endangered species. Owls, egrets, foxes, skunks, pelicans, herons and many other species call it home. Ballona is a crucial landing spot for migratory birds.

https://defendballonawetlands.org/threatened-wildlife/

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has proposed a plan (Options, 1, 2, and 3) that would bulldoze over most of this fragile ecological reserve, about 640 acres or a square mile. It would cost 250 million public dollars and last more than nine years. This plan is falsely described as a restoration. In fact, if carried out, the department would obliterate the very animal and plant species it is charged to protect.

A Kinder Option: Gentle Restoration, Option 4

Opponents of this counterfeit restoration are now offering a detailed 20-point alternative plan. This Gentle Restoration plan, which would fall under Option 4, would avoid the extermination of fragile wildlife at a time when wildfires and developments are destroying habitats across California. The plan would offer mindful public access and foster native species of wildlife and plants.

Instead of a new 300-car parking structure, which is in the bulldozing plan, the Gentle Restoration would make effective use of many existing public parking lots near the Ballona Wetlands.

The alternative plan would: upgrade existing wetlands trails, create educational tours with kiosks showing the rich history of the indigenous people, create trash removal and beautification teams, create tree and plant nurseries, and organize teams of specialists to foster support for endangered species and recover additional species that were historically at Ballona.

Governor Newsom has called for nature-based solutions in the midst of a climate crisis. The Gentle Restoration, Option 4, is that nature-based solution, at a fraction of the cost. Wrecking balls are 20th century. Mindful public access and gentle restoration is the 21st century solution.

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Online Betting Continues to Grow as Regulators Reappraise Their Efforts

NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — More and more states are launching online betting businesses as the legal infrastructure and public opinion have turned in favor of such services. Next year, major markets such as Michigan will join numerous others as online sports betting becomes legal. However, all operators and platform providers, including popular ones like DraftKings and FanDuel, must still earn final licensing approval from the state before launching services. To illustrate just how popular the online sports betting is in states where the market can already operate, New Jersey recorded USD 803.1 Million in bets on sports in the month of October, setting the national record for the third month in a row, according to the state’s Division of Gambling Enforcement. Furthermore, according to a report by Mlive, Michigan’s commercial casinos also lost millions when they were forced to close from March 16^th through Aug. 5^th, before reopening at 15% capacity. As such, launching online wagering could provide an immediate boost for casinos. FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS), Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN), Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN), DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG), Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD).

This year’s election also further reinforces the industry. Three states had measures on the ballot to legalize sports betting: Maryland, Louisiana and South Dakota. All voted yes. Overall, there are now 19 states as well as Washington D.C. where sports betting services are currently operational, according to the American Gaming Association. Besides the election results, another factor most significant to the boost of the sports betting segment is attributed to the usage of smartphones, which have easy user interfaces and can be used at anytime and anywhere. According to a report by the Associated Press, companies like DraftKings are making serious strides in developing easy-to-use systems available to the public through partnerships with sports leagues. For example, The National Basketball Association and DraftKings had announced a multiyear partnership that makes DraftKings an authorized sports betting operator of the league.

FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (OTC: FUNFF) (CSE: FANS) announced last week that, «its partner, GameCo LLC («GameCo»), a Las Vegas based pioneer in Video Game Gambling™, has entered into a partnership with US Bookmaking and Sky Ute Casino to establish the first dedicated esports sportsbook in the United States. Wholly owned subsidiary Askott Entertainment will supply its iGaming platform, Chameleon, as part of a fully integrated esports betting solution.

Through GameCo’s partnership with Sky Ute Casino and US Bookmaking, FansUnite will be the first iGaming solutions provider to receive significant exposure in the U.S. esports betting market.

As previously announced on September 2nd, 2020, FansUnite entered into a partnership with GameCo to establish a fully integrated turnkey esports betting solution for online casinos and sportsbooks in the United States. Under the agreement with GameCo and Sky Ute Casino, Askott Entertainment’s Chameleon iGaming Platform will form the basis of GameCo’s esports betting offering alongside GRID’s data platform and 10Star’s odds feed and risk management services, resulting in an esports sportsbook with extensive and broad-ranging services that are geared towards the younger demographic of online gamblers.

«We are delighted to be part of the first-ever real money esports sportsbook in the U.S. as it represents a major milestone for FansUnite and the entire betting community globally,» said Scott Burton, CEO of FansUnite Entertainment. «Entering the U.S. market has always been part of our growth roadmap and partnering with GameCo in September represented a channel for us to introduce our leading B2B esports betting solution to a sizable and growing market. This latest customer win has exceeded our own expectations and validates our technology, strategy, and legitimacy of our organization. With our first casino customer now in hand, we are eager to continue our collaboration with GameCo, GRID, and 10 Star to establish a larger presence in the U.S. market.»

Blaine Graboyes, Co-Founder and CEO of GameCo added, «This marks a new era for GameCo as we will be the frontrunners in capturing revenue from an untouched segment in the U.S. online casino market. We require the most innovative technology that will provide a strong backbone for our betting systems and we are pleased that FansUnite is able to fulfill that need with the Chameleon iGaming solutions.»

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Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) designs, develops, and operates integrated resorts. The company’s Wynn Palace segment operates 424,000 sq. ft. of casino space with 323 table games, 1,011 slot machines, private gaming salons, and sky casinos. In recent years the Company also partnered with sports betting operators. For example, earlier in 2018, Wynn announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with BetBull Limited («BetBull»), a Europe-based digital sports betting operator, to pursue sports betting opportunities in the emerging U.S. market. The strategic partnership will position both parties to capitalize on the developing U.S. opportunity by combining Wynn Resort’s nationally recognized brand with BetBull’s digital sports betting operations capabilities and technology. In conjunction with the formation of the strategic partnership, Wynn Resorts will make a minority equity investment in BetBull. Wynn Resorts will own 22.5% of BetBull on a fully-diluted basis upon closing of the investment which will occur in due course subject to customary closing conditions. Moelis & Company LLC acted as financial advisor to Wynn Resorts.

Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) announced last month that it expects to open its first retail-branded Barstool Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk, subject to any final regulatory approvals. «We are very excited to be opening the first Barstool Sportsbook in the country at Ameristar Black Hawk,» said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National Gaming. «This will be the first of many new retail locations for Barstool Sportsbooks at our casinos nationwide. Each will incorporate several features that reflect the spirit of the Barstool Sports brand, resulting in unique sports betting experiences that we expect our customers will thoroughly enjoy.» Penn National will offer a state-of-the-art sports betting experience at Ameristar Black Hawk, including sports betting kiosks and ticket writer stations that will support thousands of sports betting options for its customers.

DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) announced earlier this month a new deal, making the sports technology and entertainment company the exclusive Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner, as well as an Official Sports Betting and iGaming Partner of the NBA team. In addition to access to Pistons trademarks and logos, the deal includes DraftKings-branded courtside LED signage and in-game basket pad branding. The agreement comes as DraftKings prepares to launch mobile sports betting and online gaming in the state of Michigan, pending licensure and the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals. «As our first professional team activation in the state of Michigan, we are thrilled to join forces with the Detroit Pistons ahead of our pending market introduction,» said Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business Officer, DraftKings. «This deal deepens our relationship with a prominent local team to facilitate more immersive fan experiences, both for Michiganders familiar with regulated gaming products as well as newcomers to the space.»

Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and FanDuel Group reported back in August the debut of the FanDuel Par-A-Dice Sportsbook in the state of Illinois. Sports bettors across the state of Illinois now have access to FanDuel’s industry-leading online and mobile sports-betting platform, with wagering options available in professional football, basketball, baseball, hockey and more. Additionally, FanDuel will operate a retail sportsbook located at Boyd Gaming’s Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria, Illinois, pending regulatory approval. Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming, said: «Given the tremendous success of our existing FanDuel Sportsbooks, we are confident that the FanDuel Par-A-Dice Sportsbook will quickly become Illinois sports bettors’ mobile app of choice. We are excited for the opportunity to offer both mobile and retail sports betting in one of the most populous states in the country, as we continue to expand our strategic partnership with FanDuel Group.»

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Omni Cultural TV Fest in Partnership with NATPE and S.T.R.E.A.M. Global Innovations Make History with 14-Hour Avatar-Populated 3-D Live Stream Experience

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Omni Cultural TV Fest (OCTVF) and S.T.R.E.A.M. Global…

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Omni Cultural TV Fest (OCTVF) and S.T.R.E.A.M. Global Innovations joined forces on Dec. 8 on a groundbreaking avatar-populated virtual festival.

The Second Annual OCTVF was hosted in partnership with NATPE (The National Association of Television Program Executives) and S.T.R.E.A.M. Global Innovations, a non-profit educational organization that supports underserved communities. The all-day expo featured back-to-back panels, screenings, an award show and after-party in an interactive virtual world with personalized avatars.

«This year’s OCTVF was epic! Not even a pandemic could keep us from showcasing the new talent that we discovered,» said Cindy Cowan, Festival Co-Founder. «S.T.R.E.A.M. provided us with a superior virtual networking experience and our avatars allowed us to meet each other, participate in panels and the award show — and dance the night away!»

At the after-party, guests mingled with Kool from Kool and The Gang and Hanna El Bayeh, and danced to performances by Sandra G. and James Maslow. Vicki Barbolak («America’s Got Talent») hosted the award show.

The event was designed to connect a diverse group of filmmakers and creatives with buyers, distributors, studios and networks in a socially-distanced environment. Participants from around the world gave the event enthusiastic reviews.

«It was amazing! I actually watched for 14 hours straight in my pajamas,» said Adeline Ferro, Executive Producer of «Mambochella,» (Official Selection/Documentary). «The panels were superb, the screenings and award show were exciting, and the party made me feel like I had gone out for the first time since the pandemic.»

Geoff Silverman, Partner at The Cartel Agency was one of many executives who made successful connections. He commented, «I found all the creative talent to be fresh, diverse and ground breaking new voices. In fact, I am now in representation talks with a few of these fantastic creators.»

The festival had over 1,200 log-ins, with 196 guests interacting and navigating their avatar for the entire 14-hour day.

«These are impressive numbers and we were very honored to have been the official platform for this much needed event that connects the dots between thriving creators and their possibilities. This event made history for us both!» said Nikia Richards, co-founder of S.T.R.E.A.M. Global Innovations.

The Winners of the Second Annual OCTVF Awards are:

Best Foreign Language – «Dia De las Carpas» by Joāo Dall’Stella
Best Animation – «Fantomville» by Glaudius Studios, Puerto Rico
Best Documentary – «What War» by Parvez Satter
Best Scripted Comedy – «Winfield Historical Times» by Julia S. Cowle
Best Comedy Special – «America’s Funniest Teen» by Corey Craig

Short Web Series – «Hialeah» by Director David A Vargas
Best Talk Show – «Trend Talk» by Bel Hernandez and Naibe Reynoso
Film or Shorts – «Rosie» by Destry Alyn Spielberg & «Overkill» by Alex Montilla
TV Scripted Drama – «Variable» by Chris Valenziano and Maurice Whitfield
Best Unscripted or Reality – «First Week Out» by Isaac Fuentes

Industry professionals were honored for their contributions to diversity and inclusion:

The Pioneer Award to DL Hughley
The Legacy Award to Shari Belafonte
The Visionary award to Maurice Fadida
The International Icon Award to Guy Ecker
The Circle of Excellence Award to Yancey Arias
Trailbazer to Emily Tosta

Anannke Entertainment, Maverick Entertainment, Serquet Productions, DG CINE, Dominican Republic Film Commission, Hispanic Star, Latin Heat, TV MAS, Prensario Internacional, and El Nuevo Diario were among supporting sponsors.

Submissions are now open for Omni Cultural TV Fest 2021 at:
www.OmniCulturalTvFest.com
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«No matter what, we will make it happen for our filmmakers,» said Kiki Melendez, CEO of Latin Hollywood Films and Founder of OCTVF. «We are grateful to have found a new way to bring us together.»

For more information on S.T.R.E.A.M. Global Innovations or to check out their innovative platform, visit streamglobal.org

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