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Therabody, Global Leader In Tech Wellness And Percussive Massage Therapy, Announces Settlement Of Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against HyperIce And AchedAway

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Therabody^™, formerly known as Theragun^®, the leader in tech wellness and percussive massage therapy, announced today that after aggressively enforcing its patent rights, it has reached settlement agreements with manufacturers and sellers of vibration…

In late 2019 and early 2020, Therabody filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States District Court of California against both HyperIce and Achedaway, seeking damages and an injunction to prevent the companies from selling any products infringing on Therabody’s patented technology. In its settlement with Achedaway, Achedaway agreed to cease and desist using, manufacturing, and selling the product with the massage device attachment that infringes Therabody’s pre-existing ‘260 Patent of its Dampener Attachment and payment of an undisclosed amount. Following the lawsuit with HyperIce, HyperIce is no longer selling a massage device having the attachment at issue in the lawsuit.

The companies are no longer selling the massage device attachment that infringes on Therabody’s ‘260 Patent of its Dampener Attachment. Therabody has received an undisclosed payment to settle the claims. Additional details of the settlements were not disclosed, however, they fully protect Therabody’s intellectual property (IP) and patented technology.

Additionally, Therabody filed two lawsuits for infringement of the company’s rights in its distinctive trade dress and other patents against defendants Complete Recovery, Revolution Hustle LLC, and Dezhou Create Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd. («Dezhou») in California federal court, and Golovan Ltd. also known as Kraftgun and Dezhou in Florida federal court.

«As the creators of the percussive massage therapy market, Therabody has continued to pioneer the industry with cutting edge technology. Therabody was the first in the industry to launch a smart percussive therapy device connecting to our mobile app via Bluetooth. We are committed to investing a significant amount of time and capital to science, research, development, and validating the efficacy of our devices and attachments. Companies who simply copy our intellectual property validate the effectiveness of our products, yet gain an unfair advantage by not having to invest in their own product development,» said Benjamin Nazarian, CEO of Therabody. «We will continue to defend our intellectual property rights at every turn and through every legal measure. We are pleased that both HyperIce and Achedaway have agreed to recognize our patents and cease the sale of the infringing attachments. We will continue to aggressively enforce our rights against other companies who infringe our intellectual property.»

As a global leader in percussive massage therapy, Therabody has developed numerous groundbreaking products and owns more than 110 granted and registered patents and designs worldwide reflecting its strength in research and product development. Most recently, Therabody was granted a U.S. utility patent that covers the company’s unique multi-grip handle which allows users to ergonomically reach more of their body than a hair dryer shaped device. For more than a decade, Therabody has pioneered and advanced the percussive massage therapy industry, edging out the competitive landscape, continuing to protect and defend its intellectual property as others seek to replicate and try to pilfer the years of dedication to science and research and development that Therabody has built and created.

Therabody has and will continue to take further legal actions to prevent others from selling any products infringing on its intellectual property. To date, Therabody has successfully removed more than 300 companies selling infringing products on Amazon and other retail sites.

ABOUT THERABODY
Theragun was created in 2008 and officially launched in 2016 by chiropractor Dr. Jason Wersland after suffering a life-altering injury. Building on over a decade of research and development, the brand’s gold standard Theragun Percussive Massage Therapy devices use proprietary state-of-the-art technology to effectively reduce muscle tension, accelerate recovery, and improve performance. Theragun is the most trusted percussive massage therapy device among professional sports teams, professional athletes, celebrities, world-renowned trainers, physical therapists, and people in more than 60 countries. In 2020, Theragun rebranded to Therabody, continuing its mission to provide natural wellness solutions through innovation in the percussive massage therapy space as well as launching its own U.S. grown and USDA Certified Organic CBD line, TheraOne. For more information on Therabody’s latest products and to stay up to date on company news, visit www.Therabody.com and follow the brand on social media via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The Therabody app is available for download for iOS on the Apple App Store and for Android on the Google Play Store.

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Safe School-Reopening Strategies Also Include Physical Environment

ANDOVER, Minn., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Public health experts agree that opening safely isn’t just about managing personal protection guidelines; it’s also about providing a healthy and safe physical environment within the school building. So while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), education leaders and communities finalize safe reopening guidelines for students, teachers and staff; school districts across the country are focusing on the «health» of school buildings and…

According to Bruce Bomier, MPH, public health professional and board chair of Environmental Resource Council, a nonprofit that has been has been advising schools and other social and physical environments on health and safe-building procedures for almost 50 years, «The problem is, with constant heavy exposure burdens, the virus may represent a risk if the a school building’s environment is unhealthy. Having worked with hundreds of school properties regarding health concerns, we believe it is critical that reopening guidelines take air exchange and potential dilution of virus exposures into consideration. Our natural biologic defensive and immune systems are simply more effective when potential airborne toxins are diluted through an environment’s sensitive controls.»

While it is important for school districts to take direction from local, state and federal public health authorities, following are tips to help keep school buildings healthy and reduce COVID-19 risk:

1. Ventilation
Quality ventilation can reduce and often prevent droplets from spreading airborne. Servicing unit ventilators, sensitive adjustments to air filtering, structured cleaning of diffusers, and plans to respond to makeup air and air exchange as influenced by occupant density, must be incorporated into operational guidelines. Special consideration should be directed toward «factory styled,» enclosed schools constructed post-World War II with limited air exchange. Fortunately, many have been renovated, but not all.

2. Air Quality
Scheduled air-quality testing is important, especially with a focus on dilution ratios in highly occupied areas. This involves more than having the routine HVAC mechanical engineer work to model pre-COVID-19 standards; rather, the air-quality standards must be oriented to public health — always factoring in use and density patterns, along with air exchange and filtration considerations.

3. Lighting
There is significant research indicating that UV lighting may «break down» COVID-19, inhibiting its ability to contaminate. New technologies may allow for higher occupation of areas that have been exposed to ultraviolet lighting. While this option is still being studied, there is clear but preliminary meta-research indicating that the introduction of several variations of UV lighting will safeguard an enclosed environment. In general, improved lighting has been found important in the educational process in terms of both illumination and psychological effects. When possible, arrange classrooms to capture direct light from windows. In addition, use blue-enriched lighting in rooms for areas that don’t have windows.

4. Sanitization
Cleaning and sanitizing are different activities. Cleaning is primarily designed to remove food, dirt, human dander and other particles often found on surfaces in high-population density areas. Cleaning reduces bacteria, rendering the areas healthier. Sanitizing is focused on a level and separate type of hygiene that reduces virus-related disease. EPA- approved disinfectants will keep often-touched, smooth surfaces safer for prescribed periods of time — significantly reducing the potential for hand-to-mouth contact and consequent virus-related disease. Soft surfaces, such as carpets, curtains and some furniture, should also be cleaned with regularity. However, next to airborne exposures, smooth surfaces in common areas, such as doorknobs, restroom areas and railings, represent the greatest possibility of virus transmission and require extra sanitization.

«We must keep what’s touched and inhaled as free as possible from potential exposure to COVID-19, helping our natural protective and immune systems to do their jobs in less dangerous environments. In fact, we nicknamed our building hygiene-oriented recommendations ‘an environmental mask for school buildings’,» shared Bomier.

Additional COVID-19 resources and technical assistance are available for school districts by contacting Environmental Resource Council at ENVRC.org.

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The Ticktin Law Group Petitions Gov. DeSantis To Release Non-Violent Offender A Few Months Early From 15-Year Sentence As He Fears Catching COVID-19 Just As Florida Prison Boss Tests Positive

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Ticktin Law Group has officially urged Gov. Ron DeSantis to show clemency to a non-violent offender who has only seven months left to serve on a 15-year sentence while living in mortal fear of contracting COVID-19 from other prisoners. Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch was reported to be facing the highly infectious disease himself.

On behalf of the prisoner and author William Hawley, the law firm filed a writ of mandamus requesting the governor and The Florida Office of Executive Clemency to grant a commutation of sentence to release him a few months early so he won’t catch the virus becoming rampant among prison populations nationwide.

The writ filed in the Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County affirms Hawley is in constant fear for his life as prisoners around him fall ill. It cites Hawley as a model prisoner who throughout the course of serving this sentence has assisted Federal and State Government agencies on serious investigations and prosecutions of highly violent crimes.

«Why continue to hold a non-violent offender and highly skilled author to the last minute of his sentence when he has risked so much to help the criminal justice system to prosecute highly violent offenders at his own peril,» said Peter Ticktin, senior partner, The Ticktin Law Group, an author himself of What Makes Trump Tick.

Hawley wrote Dursturbed, a book about alleged serial killer, multimillionaire Robert Durst, soon to go on trial for murder in California and Hawley believes his book could shed light on Durst’s depravity. A model inmate, he regularly consults his Warden on prison and inmate safety and is taking classes at a top university.

The writ seeks to compel Gov. DeSantis to resume holding hearings regarding requests for commutation of sentences or clemency or show why these hearings are not going forward when the pandemic puts many prisoners in jeopardy.

Petitioner Hawley is a Florida resident serving a Florida Criminal Sentence. His petition affirms Gov. DeSantis has executive clemency power pursuant to the state constitution and oversees Florida Department of Executive Clemency.

The writ questions why the governor is not acting to release a non-violent offender just a few months early to avoid contracting the killer virus.

Media contact: Tom Madden 561-702-4999; tmadden@transmediagroup.com.

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Tautachrome (OTC: TTCM) Gains Additional Patent Protections for its ARknet Platform with a New Augmented Reality Communities Patent Filing

ORO VALLEY, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tautachrome (OTC: TTCM), the developer of the ARknet platform, today announced the strengthening of the licensing agreement for the platform with the addition of a new provisional patent, «System and Method for Creating Geo-Located Augmented Reality Communities.» This provisional patent was officially filed with the US Patent Office on Friday, July 31^st, 2020. This filing allows for additional claims to be added…

The ARknet social platform uses a multitude of geo-located 3D augmented reality objects across a single navigable network. The user-created 3D objects are anchored in the physical world around the user and are accessible and interactable using ARknet’s Summon and Teleport features. While the patent application claims cannot currently be discussed in detail, Tautachrome has said the expanded visual experience and related interaction with 3D objects taught in this new patent application will first appear and be available in the MainSt.Shopping branded business center inside the ARknet platform.

Jordan Gray, ARknet’s platform architect with over 20 years of experience in digital ecosystems development, said today, «The digital communities created in the early years of social media that still persist today are largely unchanged. We are reimagining a more intelligent, private, and useful all-in-one user-centric mobile and wearable assistive technology to help people and teams of people as they go about their daily activities.»

Dr. Jon N. Leonard, Tautachrome’s CEO and a holder of numerous patents, said today, «I’m a great believer in the value afforded by strong patent protection, and I’m convinced that the patent claims we are laying down here in this provisional patent will set the course for how communities will better be able to organize, collaborate, and facilitate easier transactions in commerce using augmented reality in the future.»

Tautachrome currently owns five granted US Patents for its KlickZie imagery technology and will continue to pursue internal IP development. Tautachrome will also continue to strengthen its core technology position, license agreements, development partnerships, and strategic intellectual property acquisitions as such actions will further protect its patent and IP portfolio.

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About Tautachrome, Inc: Tautachrome, Inc. (OTC:TTCM) is an emerging growth company in the Internet applications space. The company has licenses, revolutionary patents, and patents pending in augmented reality, smartphone image authentication, and imagery-based social networking. The company is leveraging these technologies to develop privacy and security-based applications for global business and personal use.

Tautachrome, Inc. posts important information and updates through tweets from the official company twitter page https://twitter.com/Tautachrome_inc

Forward-Looking Statements: Statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions, risks of managing growth, governmental regulatory risks, technology development risks, schedule slippage risks, and political and other business risks. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph and the risks and other factors detailed in Tautachrome’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tautachrome undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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Brazil leverages breakthroughs in technology, productivity and safety to lead global agriculture and livestock market amid COVID-19

BRASÍLIA, Brazil, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Apex-Brasil (the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), together with its partners from the private sector, today shared critical insights outlining the country’s upward trajectory in agriculture and livestock production, despite recent challenges predicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A series of seven factsheets highlights Brazil’s continued advancements in agricultural technology, productivity and safety, which have positioned the…

These factsheets come out at a pivotal moment when the global agriculture market has been severely impacted by COVID-19. In fact, there’s mounting evidence that suggests that an estimated 265 million people could face acute food insecurity by 2020 – up from an estimate of 136 million people prior to the pandemic. However, despite these alarming trends, Brazil’s agricultural growth is showing no signs of slowing down. According to IPEA (the Ministry of Economy’s Institute of Applied Economic Analysis), Brazil’s agricultural sector is estimated to grow by 2.5% this year, with some private sector analysts estimating it could reach as high as 3%.

«For more than 40 years, Brazil has worked to establish itself as one of the main global players in farming and sustainability,» said Sergio Segovia, President of Apex-Brasil. «Through longstanding investments in both small and large-scale agricultural innovation, we’ve been able to tap into the entrepreneurial spirit of Brazilian farmers across the country, recording significant productivity gains while ensuring quality of our crops and livestock. As you’ll see from Apex-Brasil’s newly released factsheets, our evolution in the agricultural sector is just beginning. I’m confident that our leadership in this area will continue to flourish in years to come.»

The following key stats from the factsheets highlight the storied history of Brazil’s agricultural successes, as well as set the stage for the country’s international market growth both now and in the future:

Leveraging scientific innovation to increase agricultural yields:

Brazil’s focus on pioneering scientific innovation in soil chemistry, crop management and more have been decisive for its agriculture and livestock growth. For example, when compared to harvests from 1976/77, Brazil’s grain production increased by 414% in 2018/19, with total productivity increasing by 205%.
Innovation in biotechnology and nutrition has made it possible for Brazilian farmers to promote greater weight gain in chickens in a proportionally smaller amount of time. As a result, it’s estimated that Brazil produced 13.17 tons of chicken meat in 2018/2019 – 32% of which was used for export.

Prioritizing food safety to become a trusted international partner:

Brazil continues to be a leader in livestock safety, with more than 180 countries trusting Brazilian livestock products for export. By implementing a comprehensive sanitary inspection processes, including lab examinations of animal products, veterinary auditing visits and the surveillance of all exported plants, Brazil has been free of several OIE-monitored diseases, reinforcing its commitment to providing the highest-quality meat for export and domestic consumption.
Since 1992, Brazil has eradicated cattle-borne foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the country. Through its National Program to Eradicate Foot-and-mouth Disease, the country has progressively maintained disease-free zones in an effort to ensure international trust in Brazilian meat exports.

Increasing productivity by maximizing the efficiency of existing resources:

At present, Brazil currently accounts for 8% of world exports for agricultural products. Looking to the future, however, Brazil’s agricultural and livestock productivity is estimated to grow at rates well above the world’s average.
To ensure efficiency across the country’s 64 million hectares of cultivatable land, approximately 28% of all agricultural areas planted with grains and pulses in Brazil are used for a second harvest each year – aiding in the country’s overall productivity. For example, in 2020, the IBGE (the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) estimates that the second harvest will produce 70 million metric tons of maize, compared to 26.6 million metric tons produced in the first harvest.
By integrating pork and poultry supply chains, Brazil has been able to produce 25.5 million tons of beef, pork and chicken over the last year alone. In fact, it’s estimated that integration strategies have reduced the amount of capital investment required of Brazilian farmers by 7.2% – contributing to overall productivity gains.

To read more about the state of Brazil’s agricultural industry, please visit http://www.apexbrasil.com.br/en/agriculture to access and download Apex-Brasil’s recently released factsheets.

To learn more about Apex-Brasil, please visit: http://www.apexbrasil.com.br/en/home.

About Apex-Brasil

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad, and to attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. Apex-Brasil carries out diversified commercial promotion actions and works with public and private actors to develop the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country at large. Together with Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG), Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (Abiec), Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), Brazilian Agriculture And Livestock Confederation (CNA), Brazilian Rural Society (SRB) and Association of Sugarcane Industry (UNICA), Apex-Brasil works to educate and encourage sustainable agriculture practices in Brazil.

Media Contacts
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lilian.leao@apexbrasil.com.br
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Daniel Wollman, CEO, Gumley Haft, Takes Action For New York Co-ops And Condos

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the head of Gumley Haft, a New York property management firm, Daniel Wollman, CEO, is involved in thousands of people’s lives. He guides boards of co-ops and condos throughout the city on matters that effect residents of New York apartment buildings. With apartments ranging from over $500,000 to millions of dollars, Wollman’s company manages some of the most valuable and prestigious real estate in the country.

So just what is property management?

«Action is what property management is all about,» says Wollman, in typically energetic fashion. «Scheduling preventive maintenance each season. Projecting operating budgets and capital improvements. Hiring and firing staff. And, of course, planning for the safety of residents and employees in emergencies, such as in the Covid pandemic we are experiencing.»

Marking 30 years as the leader of Gumley Haft, Wollman has helped solve thousands of problems for boards, unit owners and shareholders. «We don’t consider any matter trivial,» asserts Wollman, who gets to his office at 7:15 a.m. dressed in jeans for quiet time to work on finances or talk to board presidents, then meets a contractor on a roof at 8:00 a.m.

«Our job is to communicate with people about their issues and needs,» states Wollman. «People respond when they understand all aspects of a problem. Solutions spring from taking action. A change, a compromise, even a restriction, leads to effectively resolving problems related to a building, or an individual.»

From renovation of lobbies and hallways, to compliance with continually updated New York City local laws regarding elevators to fire safety, Wollman oversees a team that handles buildings from uptown to downtown, from the Upper West Side to the Upper East Side, Kips Bay, Gramercy Park, the Village to Tribeca.

«We’ve worked with New York City co-op and condo boards for 30 years,» ruminates Wollman, at his huge desk, piled with papers, two computer screens, several phones, and coffee. «Every day, we solve issues unique to the New York resident that could range from the routine, to more complex problems that may be new to even us.»

Contact Gayle Goodman, Director of Communications, 646-200-8207, ggoodman@gumleyhaft.com.

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IDTechEx: Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, What Their Future Looks Like

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are considered by the most, as two competing technologies. Although both technologies power an electric motor, they have different properties and each of them is well suited for some uses more than others.

BEVs market is increasing, with the major automotive companies, like BMW, and Mercedes, starting to introduce into the market an increasing number of electric battery vehicles, in parallel to the main BEVs company like Tesla, and Toyota. FCEVs on the other hand are still at the demonstration stage.

In April 2019 Daimler stepped back from the development of the GLC F-Cell, after many years of investigation of fuel cells technologies. Besides this decision, Daimler did not completely abandon the hydrogen powertrain, but mostly shifted its focus to a different application. In fact, a collaboration with Volvo to develop fuel cell heavy-duty vehicles will possibly begin in September 2020, which will define a new chapter for the hydrogen technologies.

Although the FCEVs have not reached large scale production, the long-term plan adopted by several countries is to implement the adoption of FCEVs among other applications. The idea is to develop a hydrogen network, which aims the adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier in different sectors. In other words, the development of the so-called hydrogen economy.

As analyzed in the new IDTechEx report, «The Hydrogen Economy, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production Methods«, many countries are already involved in the development of a hydrogen economy. The necessity of the hydrogen economy is driven by the requirement of reducing pollutant emissions while achieving a higher energy independence. Within the different sectors addressed by hydrogen economies, the automotive sector is one of the first to be developed. Countries like Germany and Japan have already installed a considerable number of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), besides promoting the adoption of hydrogen technologies.

The main reason behind this choice is to reduce the cost of hydrogen. A large-scale adoption of FCEVs, and hydrogen, would facilitate the adoption of hydrogen and related applications.

As explained in the hydrogen economy report released by IDTechEx, many countries are involved in this process and is likely that others will join to boost the adoption of green resources and fulfilling the Paris Agreement adopted by several nations.

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

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

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Award-Winning Respect My Vote! Campaign Re-Launches for 2020 Election

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hip Hop Caucus, the political arm of Hip Hop, is re-launching their Respect My Vote! non-partisan campaign just in time for the 2020 election. Respect My Vote! is the longest running, most successful Hip Hop voter mobilization campaign. This year, the 2020 campaign is focused on ensuring communities are able to vote amidst the COVID-19 crisis, returning citizens exercise their right to vote, and young people are inspired…

People can register to vote and sign up to vote by mail at www.respectmyvote.com, and join the campaign by pledging to vote, signing up to volunteer in their communities, and spreading the word through their personal social media platforms. The Respect My Vote! campaign initially launched in 2008 and over the years received participation from influential voices in Hip Hop culture such as T.I., 2 Chainz, Keke Palmer, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Simmons and Amber Rose amongst many others.

«2020 is the year of truth. There has never been a more critical time than now for young Black, Indigenous and People of Color to vote,» said Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., the President and Founder of Hip Hop Caucus. «Respect My Vote! engages the Hip Hop community because the power of our cultural expression is a force that we must also bring to the polls. We will not let our democracy be threatened, the Hip Hop community will vote this November.»

Since 2008, this campaign has focused on long-term goals such as establishing voting as part of young people’s civic lifestyle and motivating young people to be voices and activists for justice, equity, and sustainability. The campaign is targeting states such as AL, CO, FL, GA, MI, MN, NC, NV, PA, TX, VA, and WI.

This year, the election season has been hit with its most notable obstacle, COVID-19 safety concerns. As a result, Hip Hop Caucus’ Respect My Vote! is prepared with response strategies to protect voters from voter suppression and is helping voters register for mail-in ballots in states where absentee voting is available. The campaign also educates the public on voter laws by state including ex-offenders’ right to vote, debunking the myth that if convicted of a felony, you permanently lose your right to vote.

For more information about the Respect My Vote! campaign, to sign up to volunteer, and to get informed voting laws by state, please visit www.respectmyvote.com.

About Hip Hop Caucus (www.hiphopcaucus.org)

Formed in 2004, the Hip Hop Caucus (HHC) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that leverages Hip Hop culture to encourage young people to participate in the democratic process. Through a collaborative leadership network, HHC addresses core issues affecting underserved communities. HHC programs and campaigns support solution-driven community organizing led by today’s young leaders.

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Average New-Vehicle Prices Up 2% Year-Over-Year in July 2020, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $38,378 in July 2020. New-vehicle…

«While up from last year, new-car transaction prices are finally starting to dip from last month,» said Steve Lind, vice president of operations for Kelley Blue Book. «This could be a result of supply shortages of highly contented, more desirable vehicles, which may cause some consumers to select second-choice trims. Shoppers’ aversion to luxury vehicles continues with prices down 1% from last month.»

Manufacturer	July 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	June 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	July 2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	Percent Change June 2020 to July 2020*	Percent Change July 2019 to July 2020*
American Honda (Acura, Honda)	$29,166	$29,432	$28,602	-0.9%	2.0%
Fiat Chrysler (Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, RAM)	$43,781	$43,741	$41,180	0.1%	6.3%
Ford Motor Company (Ford, Lincoln)	$44,134	$44,722	$41,402	-1.3%	6.6%
General Motors (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC)	$41,937	$41,687	$41,497	0.6%	1.1%
Hyundai Kia	$29,196	$29,629	$27,134	-1.5%	7.6%
Nissan North America (Nissan, INFINITI)	$31,474	$31,964	$28,896	-1.5%	8.9%
Subaru	$31,270	$31,038	$30,055	0.7%	4.0%
Toyota Motor Company (Lexus, Toyota)	$35,482	$35,988	$33,428	-1.4%	6.1%
Volkswagen Group (Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche)	$42,829	$42,415	$44,047	1.0%	-2.8%
Industry	$38,378	$38,851	$37,629	-1.2%	2.0%
*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

Non-luxury transaction prices are up nearly 4% year-over-year, likely the result of high SUV and truck sales. While many automakers have benefitted, momentum is slowing for several key manufacturers. Nissan North America and Hyundai Kia, which have been particularly strong in recent months and were up 8.9% and 7.6% year-over-year respectively, have dropped 1.5% from last month. Ford Motor Company also is down 1.3% from June 2020.

Supply and inventory will remain a challenge in high demand segments due to factory shutdowns in the spring and potential shutdowns before year-end. Used-car prices are still at record-breaking levels, and in some segments, there are models coming close to new-car prices, including sports cars. Performance trims of the Challenger and Mustang are reporting strong values, while the all-new mid-engine 2020 Corvette is currently bringing $15,000 over MSRP in the used market.

Segment	July 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	June 2020 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	July 2019 Transaction Price (Avg.)*	Percent Change June 2020 to July 2020*	Percent Change July 2019 to July 2020*
Compact Car	$21,575	$21,652	$20,956	-0.4%	3.0%
Compact SUV/Crossover	$30,422	$30,563	$29,576	-0.5%	2.9%
Electric Vehicle	$46,119	$46,411	$47,011	-0.6%	-1.9%
Entry-level Luxury Car	$42,846	$43,240	$43,017	-0.9%	-0.4%
Full-size Car	$36,390	$36,530	$35,492	-0.4%	2.5%
Full-size Pickup Truck	$50,447	$50,413	$50,232	0.1%	0.4%
Full-size SUV/Crossover	$65,413	$64,040	$62,419	2.1%	4.8%
High Performance Car	$124,816	$123,224	$102,121	1.3%	22.2%
High-end Luxury Car	$83,850	$92,668	$100,062	-9.5%	-16.2%
Hybrid/Alternative Energy Car	$27,688	$27,713	$27,148	-0.1%	2.0%
Luxury Car	$59,959	$60,734	$59,733	-1.3%	0.4%
Luxury Compact SUV/Crossover	$46,842	$46,857	$46,527	0.0%	0.7%
Luxury Full-size SUV/Crossover	$89,930	$90,071	$89,428	-0.2%	0.6%
Luxury Mid-size SUV/Crossover	$60,073	$60,585	$59,361	-0.8%	1.2%
Luxury Subcompact SUV/Crossover	$39,341	$39,628	$39,709	-0.7%	-0.9%
Mid-size Car	$26,562	$26,524	$25,800	0.1%	3.0%
Mid-size Pickup Truck	$37,294	$37,878	$35,845	-1.5%	4.0%
Mid-size SUV/Crossover	$40,703	$40,827	$38,893	-0.3%	4.7%
Minivan	$36,568	$36,376	$35,904	0.5%	1.8%
Sports Car	$38,402	$38,300	$36,940	0.3%	4.0%
Subcompact Car	$17,412	$17,356	$16,638	0.3%	4.7%
Subcompact SUV/Crossover	$25,094	$25,214	$24,335	-0.5%	3.1%
Van	$37,545	$36,468	$36,383	3.0%	3.2%
Grand Total	$38,378	$38,851	$37,629	-1.2%	2.0%
*Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives

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Tufts Health Freedom Plan Offering Members New Way to Save on Prescription Drugs Through a Robust Online Tool

CONCORD, N.H., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tufts Health Freedom Plan is offering its members a new online tool to help them save on their prescription drugs. MyPrescription Shopper, powered by

CONCORD, N.H., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tufts Health Freedom Plan is offering its members a new online tool to help them save on their prescription drugs. MyPrescription Shopper, powered by Rx Savings Solutions, is a no cost, online tool designed to identify lower cost medications and provide savings opportunities to health plan members. MyPrescription Shopper is part of a suite of innovative digital tools and benefit programs designed to address the rising costs of health care for Tufts Health Freedom Plan members and employer groups.

«The price inflation of existing drugs on the market combined with the high cost of new therapies creates a barrier to care and can result in many members choosing to skip necessary medications,» said Gerri Vaughan, Tufts Health Freedom Plan president. «The goal of this tool is to quickly identify less expensive medications or pharmacies so our members can continue to get the care they need without the hassle of high prescription drug costs getting in the way of their health.»

MyPrescription Shopper provides more complete medication management including access to less expensive generics, alternate medications and dosage change opportunities specific to the health plan’s formulary, as well as personalized medication reports. This pharmacy savings tool also manages changes with the members’ physician to make selecting an alternate medication seamless and easy. MyPrescription Shopper offers lower cost options for both mail orders and in-store purchases and refills.

Accessible from the online Tufts Health Freedom Plan member portal, MyPrescription Shopper is the most recent addition to the company’s digital tools, which includes 24/7 access to Telehealth virtual health care, a robust mobile application and a treatment cost estimator tool, designed to enhance member experience and provide cost-saving opportunities to employers.

MyPrescription Shopper will be available to all fully-insured commercial members in August 2020.

About Tufts Health Freedom Plan

Tufts Health Freedom Plan offers innovative health plan options for employers and their employees and families. Touching 40,000 New Hampshire lives, it is a first of its kind joint venture in New Hampshire, formed by Tufts Health Plan and Granite Health, out of the shared commitment to coordinating care, achieving the best health outcomes for members and reducing health care costs over time.

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About Rx Savings Solutions
Rx Savings Solutions offers an innovative, patented engagement software system empowering employers and employees to be educated consumers of healthcare. Founded and operated by a team of pharmacists and software engineers, Rx Savings Solutions supports a collaborative, cost-saving solution for purchasing prescription drugs. Using the team’s clinical backgrounds, Rx Savings Solutions delivers proactive, personalized recommendations on ways to optimize therapies to members, while achieving proven savings results for employers, employees and health plans. Located in Kansas City, Rx Savings Solutions serves self-insured businesses, employer groups, health plans and their more than 6.5 million members nationwide. For more information, visit rxsavingssolutions.com or follow them on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Contact: Kathleen Makela
kathleen_makela@tufts-health.com
857-304-8293

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