Latinas in Aviation Announces Shakar Soltani As #Pilotina Scholarship Recipient; Soltani receives $5,000 scholarship to continue studies in aviation, aerospace fields

NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fig Factor Media announced Shakar Soltani of Dallas as the winner of the inaugural #PILOTINA Scholarship. Valued at $5,000, the scholarship will help Soltani fulfill her educational dreams in building a career in the aviation and aerospace industries.

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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Fig Factor Media announced Shakar Soltani of Dallas as the winner of the inaugural #PILOTINA Scholarship. Valued at $5,000, the scholarship will help Soltani fulfill her educational dreams in building a career in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Proceeds from the bulk sales of «Latinas in Aviation,» an inspirational, nonfiction book presenting the stories of Latinas in this industry by Fig Factor Media, help fund the scholarship. Fig Factor CEO and Founder Jacqueline S. Ruiz said that the inspiration for her to create such a scholarship came from a chance meeting with Evelyn Miralles at the United Nations in New York. Miralles, the former chief principal engineer for the Virtual Reality Laboratory, an astronaut training facility at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, wrote the preface of «Latinas in Aviation.»

«I LOVE aviation because it has changed my life in so many ways and the passion that I feel for the industry leads me to create children’s books, products, the «Latinas in Aviation» book and the Latinas in Aviation Magazine,» said Ruiz, herself a licensed sports pilot. «I want to support young Latinas who want to enter the aviation and aerospace industries. I’m committed with all my heart to help them while I pursue my next license and ratings as a pilot.»

About 20 applicants entered the contest which was open to women ages 18 to 25 of Latin American origin or descent who live in the United States and are pursuing a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) degree and are seeking to enter the aerospace industry, or be pursuing aviation. Ten judges reviewed the submissions and chose Soltani.

In her essay, Soltani described how she developed a strong work ethic at a young age as she lived in a low-income household with her Iranian-born father, Mexican-born mother and five siblings. While earning a Bachelor of Arts in business administration in marketing from Texas Woman’s University, she was one of 132 selected from almost 10,000 applicants to participate in Southwest Airlines’ internship program. It was a rewarding experience as she developed critical thinking skills and learned how to collaborate and consult with the Southwest Corporate Sales team.

Soltani graduated in 2017. After her internship, she became a flight attendant for Spirit Airlines, and her love of aviation flourished. Her interest in becoming a pilot came from meeting one of the airline’s 68 women pilots who became a mentor and invited her to the 2019 Women in Aviation Conference. Soltani signed up for a discovery flight and never looked back. She has been active in 11 aviation organizations, volunteered for 16 career days, and has been a speaker.

There have been challenges and sorrows that put Soltani on an emotional rollercoaster ride of depression, anxiety, intimidation, and exhaustion. Last year, she lost two family members to COVID-19 and put her dream of completing her private pilot certification process on hold due to the expensive costs of aviation school. Working as a substitute teacher for the Dallas Independent School District, it will take Soltani many years to save up to attend aviation school. The scholarship came at the right time for her.

Receiving the scholarship check in her hands brought Soltani to tears because she knew she could resume her dreams of being a professional pilot and a role model of resilience and perseverance.

«It was so hard to overcome my depression and anxiety, but I did and it’s because of supporters like you,» Soltani explained. «People with my upbringing don’t normally do what I’m so lucky to do. I want to change that, and I know you all do too. I oftentimes wonder what I did to deserve this beautiful life I live. I’m so grateful.»

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Fig Factor Media Publishing is an international publishing company with a «beeping» heart. Fig Factor Media has helped many authors achieve and support their dream of impacting their communities in the United States, Mexico and Europe. Fig Factor Media is the official publisher of Today’s Inspired Latina. For information, visit http://www.figfactormedia.com. ###

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Local Chicago Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation Company Providing Sanitized Rides Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Despite the growing pandemic, locally-owned and operated transportation company BriteLift continues to provide wheelchair-accessible rides to patients all across the <span…

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Despite the growing pandemic, locally-owned and operated transportation company BriteLift continues to provide wheelchair-accessible rides to patients all across the Chicago Metropolitan Area and surrounding areas (also expanded to South-East Wisconsin).

The Rosemont-based company says that they are doing all they can to assist in the growing fight to flatten the curve and slow down the rise of cases in the area, modifying their vehicles and facilities to cater to patients both positive of COVID-19 and patients suspected to be carrying the virus.

«About 30–35 cases a week», says BriteLift co-owner Steve Rapaport when asked about the number of passengers with suspected COVID-19 that they transport to and from local medical centers. Since wheelchair users may have underlying conditions and are at higher risk during the pandemic, safety and sanitation become more important than ever. At BriteLift, as part of their response to the pandemic, extra measures have been put in place to protect both drivers and passengers including plastic partitions, free supply of hand sanitizer and masks, high-standard disinfection of touchable surfaces after every ride, and thorough fogging sanitation.

The number of positive cases continues to rise in Illinois. Local health officials reported 3296 newly confirmed and probable cases on January 30, 2021, bringing the total number of known infections in the state alone to just over 1.13M and the statewide death toll to 21,253 since the early onset of the pandemic last year.

Igor Yavnoshan, a driver for BriteLift for over three years, shares his thoughts on driving professionally at this time saying that he understands the difficulties patients may go through and empathizes with his passengers as a major part of his job, especially those utilizing wheelchairs and mobility aids.

«It’s no different now. People still need healthcare today, maybe now more than ever,» says Yavnoshan. The 58-year-old began professionally driving in 2014. Yavnoshan has a personal connection to the disabled community. He was previously in a major car accident with his family that left him severely injured. After a successful surgery, he spent a month restricted to a wheelchair and going to rehabilitation, occasionally traveling from his home in Madison, Wisconsin to the local hospital. The experience in therapy, he recalled, was difficult and uncomfortable, having to be taken around in a wheelchair and eating with a straw because his jaw was wired shut. According to him, this event is a big influence on how he interacts with customers, and why he cares so much about their comfort as they ride with him. Yavnoshan, along with the other BriteLift drivers are specially trained and certified to provide extra assistance into buildings, helping passengers all the way into their destinations.

About BriteLift

Addressing the lack of transportation options for wheelchair users, BriteLift built their company on the foundation of giving wheelchair users back their freedom and independence through safe transportation. They have established a passionate team, as exemplified in Igor Yavnoshan, to make sure the disabled Chicago community is taken care of. According to them, the growing pandemic only strengthens their cause, giving them a newer sense of responsibility in their community.

For more information, call their 24/7 customer service at 847-792-1212, download the BriteLift App, or visit their website at BriteLift.com for reservations.

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WeatherTech’s Three Super Bowl Commercials Feature Made in America Focus

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WeatherTech, the leading manufacturer of premium automotive accessories, home and pet care products, will air three (two in-game, one 15 minutes prior to kickoff) new 30-second commercials during the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl LV, Feb. 7. This year marks the eighth time WeatherTech will advertise during the Big Game.

The first spot is titled «WeatherTech Family» and is scheduled to air in the second quarter of…

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — WeatherTech, the leading manufacturer of premium automotive accessories, home and pet care products, will air three (two in-game, one 15 minutes prior to kickoff) new 30-second commercials during the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl LV, Feb. 7. This year marks the eighth time WeatherTech will advertise during the Big Game.

The first spot is titled «WeatherTech Family» and is scheduled to air in the second quarter of the game. In the spot, WeatherTech employees speak straight from the heart, sharing their pride in what it means to make premium automotive accessories in America and be a part of such an amazing company.

«This year we wanted to get back to our Made in America message,» David MacNeil, founder and CEO said. «Who better to deliver that message than our employees right here in our own production facilities in Bolingbrook, Illinois

The second spot is titled «We Never Left,» and it features WeatherTech employees explaining that WeatherTech products don’t come from overseas, and WeatherTech «won’t be moving production back to the States, because the truth is … we never left.» This ad will run in the second half of the game. Both commercials were produced by Pinnacle Advertising, Schaumburg, Illinois, and filmed in WeatherTech’s Bolingbrook facilities.

«We are a small company compared to the others who advertise on Super Bowl Sunday,» MacNeil said. «When we shoot our ads, we produce multiple versions to take advantage of economies so we can run them throughout the year. When I viewed the edited commercials, I really felt both of these spots needed to be shown during the Super Bowl to deliver our message on the world’s biggest advertising stage.

«It is a pleasure to feature our hard-working employees again this year. Our diverse workforce is the backbone of the company. They take pride in what they do, and it shows in our end product. It is a pleasure to make them a part of our marketing campaigns to share their pride in workmanship with the Super Bowl audience.»

WeatherTech will air a third new 30-second commercial during the Pre-Kick segment of the Pre-Game Show. The spot titled «Super Mom» features four WeatherTech products: CupFone®, DeskFoneTM, MirrorFone and Tablet Holder. These products provide the best way to hold a mobile phone and tablet. The WeatherTech CupFone® secures your phone in your vehicle for easy hands-free use and viewing of GPS maps so drivers can focus on the road. The DeskFoneTM makes mobile phones easy to use while working at home, in the office or in the kitchen. MirrorFone and Tablet Holder are two brand new devices to further demonstrate how WeatherTech continues to provide products that help in everyday life.

«We are taking full advantage of the Super Bowl audience,» MacNeil explained. «There is no other opportunity that matches what the Super Bowl delivers in terms of audience for our products. We are investing in this opportunity as it has paid off for us the past seven years, that is why we have decided to run two in-game spots as well as another commercial in the pre-game show featuring our newest offerings.»

Super Bowl LV features the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. It will kick off at 6:30 p.m. (ET), Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida and will be televised on CBS.

WeatherTech «WeatherTech Family» Super Bowl Commercial 2021 –https://youtu.be/rF6Jjm5547k

WeatherTech «We Never Left» Super Bowl Commercial 2021 –https://youtu.be/R2Wkk-TDnRQ

WeatherTech «Super Mom: Super Bowl Commercial 2021-
https://youtu.be/o0o06JS-qgQ

About WeatherTech®
For decades, WeatherTech has delivered on its promise of quality and craftsmanship through a commitment to American-made auto, home and pet products. Globally renowned for its laser-measured FloorLiner™ and innovative CupFone®, the Bolingbook, IL headquartered company continues to push industry boundaries through superior design, engineering and international brand recognition. More information can be found at weathertech.com.

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Lear Named One of FORTUNE’S 2021 Most Admired Companies

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s «World’s Most Admired Companies» list for the fifth consecutive year.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, has been named to FORTUNE magazine’s «World’s Most Admired Companies» list for the fifth consecutive year.

Lear was awarded fourth place overall in the Motor Vehicle Parts category – the highest ranking for a U.S.-based automotive supplier.

«Receiving this accolade once again is a tremendous tribute to our diverse team and inclusive culture,» said Ray Scott, Lear President and CEO. «Their commitment to operational excellence, bringing innovative solutions to our customers and fostering an inclusive culture are the reasons for our success. We pride ourselves on working as a team, understanding our customers’ needs, supporting local communities and driving long-term profitable growth.»

In 2020, Lear took several actions to support these objectives, including:

  • Creating the Safe Work Playbook in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lear shared the 80-plus page document publicly to help other companies reestablish a workplace where employees feel comfortable performing their jobs safely, resulting in more than 35,000 downloads.
  • Adding production capacity to produce more than 10 million face masks for first responders, front line workers, non-profits, local communities and its employees.
  • Announcing several new environmental goals, including aspiring to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and planning to use 100% renewable energy at the company’s manufacturing facilities while reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Joining the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate responsibility initiative.
  • Being honored as a diversity-focused company by Corp! Magazine.
  • Receiving two J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction StudySM awards, sweeping the mass market car categories
  • Winning an Automotive News 2020 PACE Award for the innovative in-vehicle commerce platform Xevo Market.

In collaboration with global management consulting firm Korn Ferry, FORTUNE compiled its annual list after surveying 3,820 executives, directors, and analysts from 670 global companies in 52 industry groups about corporate reputation.

Respondents ranked the reputations of companies based on nine factors, including management and leadership quality, product and service quality, innovation, social responsibility, global competitiveness and value as a long-term investment.

About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Our diverse team of talented employees in 39 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 166 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com, or follow us on Twitter @LearCorporation.

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Global Airport Passenger Flow Market Report 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Will Accelerate Digital Transformation Projects Related to Passenger Experience, With Self-Service Becoming a Priority

DUBLIN, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Airport Passenger…

DUBLIN, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Airport Passenger Flow Market 2020 – Managing Passenger Traffic Amidst Infrastructure Constraints is Driving Growth» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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Passenger flow management includes digital solutions that airports use to ensure a seamless passenger experience across touchpoints, reduce wait times, and increase dwell times to improve airports’ non-aeronautical revenue.

Airports had been experiencing an increase in passenger traffic until the COVID-19 pandemic roiled the travel industry. The pandemic will accelerate digital transformation projects related to passenger experience, with self-service becoming a priority. Airports’ spending capacity declined in 2020 because of travel restrictions in place around the world; private airports that tended to be early adopters of passenger flow management solutions were among those most affected.

Regulations focused on passenger data security and integrity will be a challenge for the development and implementation of passenger flow management solutions. Internet of Things technologies will drive market growth, but a concern is that the implementation of sensors on a large scale increases the number of entry points for cyberattacks that could disrupt airport operations.

The majority of solution providers in the market are small companies. The market is still in a nascent stage, even though major Tier I private airports have had some sort of rudimentary passenger flow solutions in-house for some time. Integration of solutions into legacy airport information technology infrastructure will be a complex task, so partnering with mature airport technology vendors will help solution providers in this process and allow them to gain entry to multiple airports.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Strategic Imperatives

  • Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
  • The Strategic Imperative
  • The Impact of the Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the Airport Information Technology Market
  • Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine

2. Executive Summary

  • Key Findings
  • CEO’s Perspective

3. Growth Opportunity Analysis

  • Scope of Analysis
  • Roles and Responsibilities in Airport Passenger Flow Management
  • Stakeholder Roles in Airport Passenger Flow Management Ecosystem
  • Market Segmentation
  • Passenger Queue Management
  • Passenger Detection and Tracking Management
  • Mobility and Location-based Service Platforms
  • Key Competitors
  • Growth Metrics
  • Growth Drivers
  • Growth Driver Analysis
  • Growth Restraints
  • Growth Restraint Analysis
  • Forecast Considerations
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast Discussion
  • Revenue Forecast by Industry Vertical
  • Revenue Forecast Analysis by Industry Vertical
  • Revenue Forecast by Region
  • Revenue Forecast by Region Discussion
  • Revenue Share
  • Competitive Factors and Assessment
  • Competitive Environment

4. COVID-19 – Impact of the Pandemic

  • Prolonged Crises will Lead to High Levels of Uncertainty Restricting Travel and Global Economy Strength
  • Stakeholders Aim to Reduce Physical Contact at All Touchpoints
  • COVID-19 Impact on Airports – Future Outlook

5. Market Trends

  • Growing Demand Leading to Infrastructure Constraint
  • Digitalization of Airports
  • Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

6. Technology Trends

  • Internet of Things will Play a Major Role in Tracking Passenger Clusters in a Post-COVID-19 World
  • Passenger Self-Service Eliminating Queues and Ensuring Contactless Experience across Touchpoints
  • Cybersecurity
  • Blockchain Single Source of Identity for Passenger will Enhance Security and Passenger Processing
  • 5G Communication will Escalate Internet of Things and Self-Service Capabilities
  • Case Studies – Key Technologies

7. Vendor Profiles

  • Vendors are Pursuing Deals to Strengthen Product Portfolios
  • Competitor Profile – Veovo
  • Competitor Profile – SITA
  • Competitor Profile – Xovis
  • Competitor Profile – Foxstream

8. Growth Opportunity Analysis, North America

  • Growth Metrics
  • Revenue Forecast
  • Revenue Forecast by Vertical

9. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Europe

10. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Asia-Pacific

11. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Middle East

12. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Latin America

13. Growth Opportunity Universe

  • Growth Opportunity 1 – Focus on Passenger Flow Automation
  • Growth Opportunity 2 – Focus on Data Sharing and Cybersecurity Capabilities

14. The Last Word

  • The Last Word – Three Big Predictions

15. Next Steps

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UberJets app lands this year’s high flyers to the Big Game

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In 2021 consumers have the freedom to order, reserve, or buy anything with a click of a button. Buying has never been more transparent through the utilization of app technology. For this week’s big game travelers can book a hotel, purchase game tickets, and any game day experience all using an app; it only makes sense that one can order a private aircraft to get to the Big game with an app. UberJets puts the power in the palm of your hand to reserve a <span…

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In 2021 consumers have the freedom to order, reserve, or buy anything with a click of a button. Buying has never been more transparent through the utilization of app technology. For this week’s big game travelers can book a hotel, purchase game tickets, and any game day experience all using an app; it only makes sense that one can order a private aircraft to get to the Big game with an app. UberJets puts the power in the palm of your hand to reserve a $40 million aircraft as easy as ordering a pizza with today’s launch of its Virtual Hangar.

It’s a multi-tier platform that allows the jet set or infrequent private flyers the ability to select the exact year, make, and model aircraft always at a single leg pricing. «The companies Fly Fee-lessly model featuring the new Virtual Hangar has attracted tens of thousands of interested private flyers this year,» says Greg Frost, UberJets EVP global partnerships.

Private flyers’ needs are ever-changing, and they value freedom and flexibility today more than ever. It should be simple to book a private jet in today’s booming technology market, but sadly that is not the case with legacy private jet services. Thankfully, UberJets has introduced its Virtual Hangar to give their Let’s Jet app users a wide variety of aircraft options at different price points to give private flyers the freedom to choose the best option for their particular mission. It has never been easier booking a private aircraft using UberJets technology. Unlike jet share programs, jet cards, and fractional ownership, an UberJets Passholder is in complete control of their travel plans, giving them the simplicity of booking on the industry’s most advanced aircraft and technology platform.

About UberJets:
UberJets, founded in 2017, pioneered an innovative, pay-as-you-fly technology Annual Pass model. Inspired by the needs of the modern traveler, UberJets provides 24/7 access to charter services with unparalleled flexibility. While many in private aviation remain fixated on antiquated processes and procedures, UberJets leverages cloud-based machine learning to provide an industry-leading web/app framework. Our technology-driven operating system allows flyers live access to a wide variety of aircraft options, granting freedom to choose the exact year, make and model that serves their mission with the best in market price point. For more information, please visit www.flyuberjets.com.

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The Cellars Are Closed, But The Libraries Are Open

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wine Road, a destination marketing association of wineries and lodgings in Northern Sonoma County, invites visitors to Wine Country to experience a weekend tasting discovering library wines at participating wineries, March…

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Wine Road, a destination marketing association of wineries and lodgings in Northern Sonoma County, invites visitors to Wine Country to experience a weekend tasting discovering library wines at participating wineries, March 6 and 7.  Along with hard-to-find wines, visitors can enjoy all Sonoma County has to offer: gorgeous scenery, amazing weather and world class food and wine. 

Traditionally the first weekend of March is Wine Road’s annual Barrel Tasting weekend. This year because Sonoma County COVID-19 regulations will not allow visitors to gather in the cellars for barrel samples, Wine Road wineries are offering visitors a unique opportunity to meet winemakers and winery owners and taste their favorite wines, pulled from their library. Library wines are portions of vintages held back by wineries to re-released years after their debut.

«The safety of our guests is our number one priority. Realistically, due to statewide COVID19 restrictions, we will not be able to have large groups of people indoors by the first weekend of March to hold our annual Barrel Tasting event,» says Beth Costa, Executive Director of Wine Road. «However, we still wanted to commemorate the weekend that has been a 44-year tradition in Sonoma County by having our member wineries unite to offer visitors something special – in this case – rare library wines.»

This is NOT an event, as there are no tickets, wristbands, or logo glasses, but each winery will require a reservation in advance, and they will each charge their regular tasing fee. All safety protocols required of wineries will be in place at each winery: outdoor seating, social distancing, and masks required until seated. The only difference will be that wineries will serve a library wine with a flight of current wines.

Click on the program link at the Wine Road website to see a list of participating wineries, which currently include favorites such as Moshin Vineyards, Dutton Estate, GC Lurton Vineyards, Baldassari Wines, West Wines and Balletto Vineyards. (Winery list will be complete by February 22nd).  Wine Road hopes to be able to host a scaled down, modified version of their annual Barrel Tasting event in May of 2021 if conditions allow.

To plan your next trip, please visit: www.wineroad.com. For additional information, or to request a free map, call 707-433-4335 or via e-mail at info@wineroad.com, or visit the Wine Road on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Naples Underground Introduces «Le Sorelle Bandiera» – The Hidden Neapolitan Gastronomical Gem

NAPLES, Italy, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Italy is known for being the epicenter of charm and magic where layers of historic beauty superimpose on each other to form a panorama of culture that is still alive and palpable today. More specifically there exists a special province in Italy which is known globally for its great feats in gastronomy.

Zooming closer in on the map, it can be found near Piazza San Gaetano, the ancient agora of Neapolis, the point at…

NAPLES, Italy, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Italy is known for being the epicenter of charm and magic where layers of historic beauty superimpose on each other to form a panorama of culture that is still alive and palpable today. More specifically there exists a special province in Italy which is known globally for its great feats in gastronomy.

Zooming closer in on the map, it can be found near Piazza San Gaetano, the ancient agora of Neapolis, the point at which history converges, all within excavations under the nearby basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore. The pizzeria Le Sorelle Bandiera is located right in the space of the ancient Roman theater – a convergence unlike any other!

It is here in the midst of all this cheer and historical wonder that lies Le Sorelle Bandiera, a pizzeria built into the body of the basilica of San Paolo Maggiore which still stands from the eighth century, on the remains of the temple of the Dioscuri. Even the positioning of the modern-day pizzeria marvel, places it in the centre of magical history, spectacular scenery and gastronomic practices that bring the meals of yesteryear into every bit of the present day.

Le Sorelle Bandiera is just one of the genius incarnations of speleologist Vincenzo Albertini, president of the Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) Association. Not only did he incorporate culinary heritage to honor the history of the landscape into the food, he took the time to furnish the restaurant in the undeniable artistic themes of eighteenth-century Naples.

On entry, it is clear that Vincenzo Albertini and the team at Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea) created this unique pizzeria from their overwhelming wealth of knowledge of the history and culture of Naples, and chose to take it a step further by elevating the details with refined taste, paying special homage to the world upon which it stands, both literally and figuratively.

Beyond the world that you’re now transported into, the pizza serves as the crowning ingredient, adding an additional layer of uniqueness to this entire experience. Albertini and his team went to great lengths to ensure that the pizza being served, came along with as much historical honesty as the ambiance. The pizza goes through extensive preparation, as the dough is left to leaven for 24 – 48 hours in special Neapolitan yellow tuff chambers, after which they are then cooked in ovens made of the same material. In addition to this one-of-a-kind environment in which the pizzas are prepared, further underground in some of the gardens, additional ingredients are also grown to supply an organic, flavor-packed culinary experience unlike any other.

La Sorelle Bandiera is located in via Cinquesanti 33 Naples and boasts of quite a spacious floor plan of over 300 square meters with seating for just around 200, making it the perfect pit stop to enjoy a true slice of Neapolitan life.

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Premier Smart City, Peachtree Corners, Launches Test Vehicle For Use by Public to Research and Test Mobility Technology

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Peachtree Corners – the nation’s first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – today announced the addition of a mobility research and test vehicle designed to help companies and organizations develop and prove out new advanced mobility and…

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Peachtree Corners – the nation’s first smart city environment powered by real-world infrastructure and next-generation connectivity – today announced the addition of a mobility research and test vehicle designed to help companies and organizations develop and prove out new advanced mobility and autonomous technologies in a living laboratory environment. The Ford Edge-based test vehicle is equipped with Level 3 autonomous capabilities on an open-source platform – differentiated from other test vehicles that either only test within closed courses or are limited to a host company’s proprietary platform.

  • Companies working on full autonomous driving systems, mapping, light detection/ranging (LiDAR), cameras/computer vision, radar, V2X systems and/or data/simulation are invited to Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners to test.
  • The test vehicle will be interacting with city-owned smart infrastructure, allowing technologies to be developed with real-world scenarios, including thousands of local residents who live, work and drive alongside the vehicle.
  • The test vehicle is equipped with a large rooftop rack, giving companies the ability to attach their own LiDAR and other sensors for testing. Engineers may easily access historical AV data directly from Ford’s autonomous vehicle dataset.
  • Invaluable data from the sensors and devices on the test vehicle, as well as across city infrastructure, is analyzed and made available to engineers through the city’s central control room – giving developers a unique advantage as they work to mature new technologies.

«There have been many mobility test vehicles introduced these past several years, but at Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, companies have the opportunity to develop new technologies on an open source mobility platform alongside other emerging solutions, while also leveraging actual smart infrastructure wholly owned by the city – not proprietary, closed platforms in closed track environments,» said Brandon Branham, chief technology officer and assistant city manager of Peachtree Corners. «The Ford Edge based test platform here operates in a living lab environment alongside residents that are walking and driving on the same public street. And we’re the first city in the world to insure a public roadway for both driven and driverless vehicle activity – giving companies a true advantage as they look to learn and improve their technologies before they ‘graduate’ and scale.»

«We’re proud to have delivered multiple smart city firsts to date, and the introduction of an open-source platform for mobility research and testing is yet another milestone – giving companies the ability to develop new technologies in an actual city – complete with obstacles and everyday challenges that autonomous machines need to learn how to face,» said Brian Johnson, city manager of Peachtree Corners. «We’ve already had successful long-term tests of autonomous shuttles, Ollie, transporting residents – and we are excited to have the opportunity to have a platform that will help move the world even closer to fulfilling the vision of fully autonomous vehicles operating safely in a city.»

For more information or to schedule a briefing with city leaders, contact Peachtree@GoDRIVEN360.com

About the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia
As the heart of what is being called #SiliconOrchard in the metro-Atlanta region, Peachtree Corners, Georgia is a vibrant municipality that’s home to more than 45,000 residents and an innovation hub that houses some of the world’s most disruptive technology companies. As the United States’ premiere smart city – powered by real-world connected infrastructure and 5G – Peachtree Corners serves as the model for how government and private industry can better collaborate to create a better future for society and business. From the world’s first deployment of teleoperated e-scooters to fully autonomous shuttles being utilized by actual residents, and from a solar roadway to the largest electric vehicle charging hub in the region, Peachtree Corners is where the most future-forward Internet of Things (IoT) and sustainable technologies come to life for the benefit of its people, and the world.

For more information, visit http://www.peachtreecornersga.gov.

About Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners
Curiosity Lab is a 5G-enabled autonomous vehicle and smart city living laboratory located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, a northern suburb of Atlanta. The centerpiece of the lab is a 1.5-mile test and demo track which provides a real-world environment to explore emerging technologies. Additional infrastructure includes a network operations center, smart poles, DSRC units, dedicated fiber and a 25,000 square foot tech incubator. Additional information can be found at www.curiositylabptc.com 

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Cabot Saint Lucia Reports Sales Success And Debuts New Oceanfront Offerings As Development Progresses

The Caribbean’s Most «Breathtaking» Master-Planned Resort Community Releases Phase Two of Real Estate Following Strong Launch and High Demand

TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announces the release of new real…

The Caribbean’s Most «Breathtaking» Master-Planned Resort Community Releases Phase Two of Real Estate Following Strong Launch and High Demand

TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announces the release of new real estate at Cabot Saint Lucia, nestled along the Saint Lucian hillside with striking views of the Caribbean Sea. After quietly launching its first phase of real estate in late 2020, land sales have exceeded $50 million. The second resort from the acclaimed Cabot brand is located on Point Hardy, a spectacular 375-acre peninsula at the northern tip of Saint Lucia. Situated along 1.5 miles of breathtaking coastline, the development will include a residential community with world-class amenities and a boutique resort anchored by a magnificent Coore & Crenshaw-designed golf course.

«The challenges of the past several months have made our vision for Cabot Saint Lucia more relevant than ever,» said Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO and Co-founder of Cabot. «Our goal is to create a beautiful place for families to enjoy amid the incredible natural surroundings of Saint Lucia. We’re humbled by the overwhelming response to date and look forward to launching new real estate that meets the evolving needs of buyers today, including our first built product.»

Families seeking multi-generational homes in easy-to-access locales with bountiful outdoor spaces have fueled sales at Cabot Saint Lucia. Phase One lots sold at an average price point of over $2.1 million, with buyers coming predominantly from the U.S. and Canada. Tours have taken place both virtually and on property in Saint Lucia, following government-mandated safety protocols. In the face of travel restrictions, many people have bought site unseen, a testament to the excitement for the development.

Phase Two real estate is now available for sale, including an exclusive offering of premium lots with endless views of the sparkling turquoise sea and highly anticipated, beautifully-crafted townhomes perched on one of the site’s highest points. The landscape features tropical hillsides, sweeping meadows and coastal promontories along with striking elevation changes. Pricing for Phase Two ranges from $2 to $11 million.

The award-winning architect, Richard Hywel Evans of Studio RHE, is leading the design process. Design development of the residences includes planning for the possibilities of each day in paradise, from morning swims to family lunches and evenings under the stars. Sustainable materials have been carefully selected for a naturally modern design that enables the best of indoor-outdoor living so owners can seamlessly enjoy the idyllic Caribbean environment year-round.

Renowned golf course architects Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have been meticulous in design efforts for their first Caribbean golf course as they progress construction of Cabot Point, which is set to open in 2022. The team has completed shaping of more than half of the golf course and driving range. Special attention has been placed on preserving the local habitat by replanting existing cacti and native grasses.

«I have never been more excited about Cabot Saint Lucia,» said Bill Coore, Co-principal of Coore & Crenshaw. «Our primary goal is to ensure the playability and enjoyment aspects of the golf course complement the spectacular visuals of the site, where nine holes play along the ocean.  Seeing the creative work, construction and design coming together has been a ‘watershed moment’ for me, moving from potential to reality.»

Residents and guests will have exclusive access to world-class amenities and experiences curated specifically for the destination. Along with the show-stopping Coore & Crenshaw course, plans include boutique retail shops, multiple dining venues, comfort stations and a Cabot Spa. Outdoor activities will complete the experience with a full-service beach club, sports facility, including a state-of-the-art fitness center and tennis courts, and excursions with the Cabot Saint Lucia Explorers Team. 

Saint Lucia is open to visitors from all countries and continues to be a model for its responsible approach to managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The country was among the first in the Caribbean to reopen in 2020 and has maintained balanced travel protocols in order to keep the local community safe while also supporting the tourism industry.

About Cabot Saint Lucia:
As the second resort from the acclaimed developers of Cabot Cape Breton, Cabot Saint Lucia will offer a brand-new golf club, boutique resort and residential community located on a spectacular 375-acre peninsula in Saint Lucia. The property will feature a magnificent Coore & Crenshaw-designed 18-hole golf course and a stunning collection of residences ranging from hillside townhomes to expansive single-family homes and customizable beachfront lots. Cabot Saint Lucia broke ground on phase one of development in the summer of 2019. The Cabot Point golf course is set to open in 2022. For more information, visit www.cabotsaintlucia.com.

About Cabot:
Cabot is the developer and operator of a diverse collection of residential, resort, golf club and master-planned communities. The portfolio includes the award-winning Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, the Cabot Saint Lucia resort community in development on the northern tip of Saint Lucia and newly launched Cabot Revelstoke in British Columbia. Cabot continues to build upon a legacy of excellence in golf, luxury residential offerings and boutique resort lifestyle across each unique property, where owners and guests have exclusive access to destination specific experiences and an unparalleled quality of service. For more information, visit www.cabotlinks.com.

 

 

 

 

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