Wildly Popular YouTube Design Duo, Mr. Kate, Launches Home Furniture Line with Dorel Home for #CreativeWeirdos Everywhere

Furniture launch marks an exciting next step for this joyful husband-and-wife brand

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Calling all Creative Weirdos! Mr. Kate is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever furniture line.

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Furniture launch marks an exciting next step for this joyful husband-and-wife brand

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Calling all Creative Weirdos! Mr. Kate is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever furniture line.

Headed by the powerhouse husband-and-wife team of Kate Albrecht and Joey Zehr, Mr. Kate is known for its jaw-dropping home makeovers and interior design tutorials that celebrate creativity and personal style. The brand’s wildly popular YouTube Channel boasts four million subscribers with 500+ million total video views and is the top interior design channel on the platform.

Exactly 10 years after its debut as a lifestyle/DIY blog, Mr. Kate (repped by A3 Artists Agency) is celebrating its newest venture — a furniture line designed with leading manufacturer, Dorel Home, the home furnishings division of Dorel Industries Inc., (TSX: DII.B; DII.A), to help dwellers unleash their inner ‘Creative Weirdos’ and add a splash (or two…or three) of color at a mainstream price.

«We couldn’t be more excited to partner with Mr. Kate on the launch of its inaugural furniture line,» said Claudia Grundman, Senior Brand Director of Dorel Home. «Kate and Joey embody the joy of interior design and it’s been a thrill to work with them on bringing their unique and versatile pieces to life.»

The initial collection features metal and upholstered beds, accent chairs, futons, and sofa-sectionals for anyone, from design enthusiasts to DIY novices, who are looking to brighten their home and channel new energy into their living space.

«This furniture line is an expression of who we are as designers and a true representation of our ‘Because, Why Not?’ philosophy to embrace your creative freedom and not overthink it too much,» said Kate Albrecht, Designer, Author and Founder of Mr. Kate. «No matter your style or space, our collection is designed to make you feel authentically at home.»

Mr. Kate furniture is being carried by top e-commerce retailers, including Wayfair, Walmart, Amazon, Overstock and more coming soon. All Mr. Kate products are designed with the brand’s core principle at heart: providing the necessary tools to create unique, multifunctional, and stylish surroundings.

The Mr. Kate furniture line includes a range of functional pieces and decorative accents to suit any design aesthetic, from minimalist to mid-century modern. Its pieces are available in luxurious fabrics such as linen and velvet and come in a variety of colorways, including gray, blush, mustard, tan, green, and teal. The affordable price range runs from $229.99 to $629.99 USD.

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ABOUT MR. KATE
Mr. Kate is an online community for Creative Weirdos! Led by the joyful husband-and-wife duo of Kate Albrecht and Joey Zehr, Mr. Kate’s jaw-dropping home makeovers and DIY design tutorials have taken the Internet by storm. The brand’s wildly popular YouTube Channel is the most popular channel of its kind on the platform, boasting four million subscribers with 500+ million total video views. As a result of their online success, Kate and Joey also have a best-selling book, appeared on an HGTV special and are Webby, Streamy, and Shorty Award nominees and winners. The pair has been gratefully acknowledged by the city of Los Angeles and the city of Compton for their charitable contributions to underprivileged communities. Through their palpable energy and love of design, Kate and Joey inspire #creativeweirdos everywhere to live the «Because, Why Not?» lifestyle.

ABOUT 1MILK2SUGARS
1Milk2Sugars is an award-winning agency specializing in influencer relations, digital marketing and media relations. Priya Chopra, founded 1M2S in 2012 and has expanded its reach to include offices in Montreal, Toronto and New York. Proudly recognized as a Forbes-accredited agency and one of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by the Growth List, 1M2S has an esteemed portfolio of top international brands like NIVEA, L’Oréal, Coppertone and Centrum. For more information about 1M2S, please visit: www.1Milk2Sugars.com and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest buzz.

ABOUT DOREL INDUSTRIES
Dorel Industries Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a global organization, operating three distinct businesses in juvenile products, bicycles, and home products. Dorel’s strength lies in the diversity, innovation, and quality of its products, as well as the superiority of its brands. Dorel Juvenile’s powerfully branded products include global brands Maxi-Cosi, Quinny, and Tiny Love, complemented by regional brands such as Safety 1st, Bébé Confort, Costco, and Infanti. Dorel Sports brands include Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Caloi, and IronHorse. Dorel Home, with its comprehensive e-commerce platform, markets a wide assortment of domestically produced and imported furniture. Dorel has annual sales of US$2.6 billion and employs approximately 900 people in facilities located in twenty-five countries worldwide.

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U.S. News 2021 Best Hotels Rankings Names Acqualina Resort As #1 Best Resort in the Continental U.S.

MIAMI, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acqualina Resort & Residences, the Sunny Isles Beach iconic resort providing an ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle, has been recognized in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels rankings as the #1 Best Resort in…

MIAMI, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Acqualina Resort & Residences, the Sunny Isles Beach iconic resort providing an ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle, has been recognized in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels rankings as the #1 Best Resort in the Continental U.S.

«COVID-19 has challenged all of us and our team has worked very hard to consistently deliver five-star service to our guests ensuring they feel safe, relaxed and create wonderful memories together,» said Acqualina CEO and Partner Deborah Yager Fleming. «This award is a great testament to our continued efforts of exceeding expectations at every turn. It’s our mission to constantly do better at every level.»

Editors researched thousands of hotels, collected dozens of data points and used an unbiased approach to calculate the rankings. The 11th annual Best Hotels rankings evaluated more than 30,000 luxury properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. The methodology considers a hotel’s star rating and both expert and guest sentiment by collecting annual awards from distinguished travel publications and TripAdvisor user scores, the combination of which helps determine each hotel’s rank.

With its world-class restaurants, curated amenities and luxurious rooms and suites, Acqualina Resort provides an exclusive experience and ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle like no other. The gorgeous beachfront location features outdoor living room settings, three oceanfront swimming pools and cabanas where guests can make online reservations. Guests of the luxury Miami Beach resort can bask in the South Florida sun or spend the afternoon shaded by palm trees. The attentive Acqualina team will make sure every need is met. That includes everything from serving a delicious Mediterranean lunch on the beach to providing a delectable coconut or a cocktail where guests never need to leave the beach.

The ultra-luxury resort’s extensive safety measures include using innovative sanitation technology in all interior and exterior areas, including electrostatic disinfectant tools that combine EPA-approved chemicals with electrostatic molecules to sanitize all spaces ensuring that every area of the property has been effectively and regularly cleaned to the highest standard. This is in addition to the resort’s superior level of cleaning and hygienic protocols in place already, and frequent hand washing, use of gloves and face masks.

About Acqualina Resort & Residences
Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach. The lush grounds feature red couches set on Seashore Paspalum grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the al fresco Costa Grill and the new Ke-uH Japanese restaurant, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms and an innovative marine biology-based children’s program. A variety of lavish interior and exterior venues provide an ideal background for opulent weddings and memorable events. Acqualina Spa by ESPA, the first ESPA-branded spa in the United States, provides guests with an exquisite 20,000-square-foot, two-story tranquil sanctuary of excellence and relaxation. A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award.

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TSC Printronix Auto ID Announces the Largest Product Update Ever to Its Most Popular Industrial Printers and Print Engines

BREA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TSC Printronix Auto ID, a global leader in barcode label printing solutions, announces their largest product update yet, offering a range of advancements, including more secure and adaptable wireless connectivity options, enterprise mobility management capabilities, and better printhead management mechanisms to protect against incorrect or poor-quality labels.

Printers from each of the following families have been upgraded with new electronics:…

BREA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TSC Printronix Auto ID, a global leader in barcode label printing solutions, announces their largest product update yet, offering a range of advancements, including more secure and adaptable wireless connectivity options, enterprise mobility management capabilities, and better printhead management mechanisms to protect against incorrect or poor-quality labels.

Printers from each of the following families have been upgraded with new electronics: the MH Series performance industrial printers, the MX Series performance industrial printers, and the PEX Series industrial print engines. The printers received evolutionary upgrades to their operational performance. In the product update, TSC also launched two new industrial printers in the MH261 Series, the MH261T and MH361T 6-inch industrial thermal transfer printers. The performance models are ideal for printing applications in logistics, manufacturing, retail, distribution, healthcare, and much more.

The new and improved printers feature more powerful wireless connectivity options than their predecessors, including combination wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth® 4.2 modules designed for fast roaming and greater productivity. The upgraded connectivity features work well in Wi-Fi networks with multiple access points to ensure that no data is lost when roaming about a facility and crossing from one access point to another.

The upgraded printers include compatibility with SOTI Connect, an enterprise mobility management software for greater visibility into real-time data on the health and performance of entire fleets of printers. The SOTI Connect remote printer management platform gives users the power to manage and configure settings on thousands of printers from a single touchpoint from anywhere around the world.

Printhead management has also been vastly improved across all of the upcoming models to feature active dot check and upgraded printhead mechanisms. The printhead mechanisms have the ability to check and report bad dots on the printhead in real-time. Users receive an alert to replace a faulty printhead in advance and avoid downtime across all of their upgraded TSC printer models.

The upgraded printheads now include a new feature to store printhead usage within the printhead mechanism. This allows users to have a clear indication of their printhead’s status and output level for an improved insight of printhead health and replacement status. The ability to capture printhead usage directly on the replaceable printhead mechanism makes the upgraded models an attractive option for customers looking to replace their existing printer models.

«We are continuously working to deliver the most up-to-date thermal printing technology to our customers,» said David Lundeen, VP of Marketing at TSC Printronix Auto ID. «Upgrades to modern wireless connectivity, adding compatibility to powerful enterprise mobility management platforms like SOTI Connect, and introducing better printhead management to protect against bad barcodes are all part of our commitment to our customers.»

Customers interested in upgrading their existing printer models now have the ability to do so with a wide range of options in this upgraded printer line-up. The new printer models bring unprecedented performance advancements to the market with high-value, competitive pricing options.

To learn more about the TSC Printronix Auto ID upgraded products, pricing information, and product availability, contact your TSC regional sales representative or our US Corporate Headquarters.

About TSC Printronix Auto ID
TSC Printronix Auto ID is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative thermal printing solutions. The company is comprised of two-industry-leading brands, TSC and Printronix Auto ID with over 65 years of combined industry experience, strong local sales engineering support, continuous investment in new product development and is capable of quickly adapting solutions to meet the needs of small business customers to Fortune 500 companies. TSC and Printronix Auto ID are proud members of the TSC Auto ID Technology Company family.

To learn more, visit TSC Auto ID at http://www.tscprinters.com and Printronix Auto ID at http://www.printronixautoid.com.

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Father and Son Team Form Legal Sports Gambling Business

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In years gone by a son would frequently graduate college and enter the family business – but the new era of legal sports betting changed that for 23-year-old Troy Paul.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In years gone by a son would frequently graduate college and enter the family business – but the new era of legal sports betting changed that for 23-year-old Troy Paul.

A 2020 business graduate from N.Y.U., Troy told his Dad «Legal sports betting is going to be huge!» Eleven states have embraced legalizing sports betting, and many others, including New York, about to join the multi-billion-dollar party, with the NBA, NFL also getting on board.

Troy’s father, Mark Paul, is perhaps an unusual Dad…as he is the #1 selling gambling author in the United States with his book The Greatest Gambling Story Ever Told soaring to #1 on Amazon Best Sellers. «At first I was skeptical we could compete with billion-dollar gambling companies, but Troy found a great niche opportunity in the ‘Affiliate’ business marketing model, and we launched Sports Gambling Guides, LLC.«

The firm provides avid sports fans with up to the minute articles and stats on players and teams that may lead to profitable betting situations, along with the real time odds from multiple online sports bookmakers, ensuring their clients get the best available odds. Having obtained eight sports gaming licenses/permits, they now receive fees for connecting sports bettors to legal on-line sports betting operators such as Draft Kings and Rush Street.

Troy utilizes all forms of social media marketing, with their Instagram quickly acquiring over 15,000 followers «What do men do in their time off? They watch sports, bet on sports, they live for sports,» says Troy, «and soon they will be legally betting on game day action via their cell phones. It’s an exciting time!»

Troy Paul may be the youngest licensed gambling executive in the United States.

Learn more about Sports Gambling Guides at sportsgamblingguides.com.
Twitter: @SGamblingGuides   Instagram: @SportsGamblingGuides

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Teen Driving School Relocates, Adds West Valley Location, & Offers Exclusive Promos

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DrivingMBA, the industry leader in driver education, has moved its Scottsdale location. The new site is located at 17787 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite A115 in Scottsdale. 

DrivingMBA has graduated over 15,000 students from the program since opening their doors over a decade ago and has become known as one of the Valley’s most comprehensive teen driver training programs. Research shows, motor vehicle crashes…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DrivingMBA, the industry leader in driver education, has moved its Scottsdale location. The new site is located at 17787 N. Perimeter Drive, Suite A115 in Scottsdale. 

DrivingMBA has graduated over 15,000 students from the program since opening their doors over a decade ago and has become known as one of the Valley’s most comprehensive teen driver training programs. Research shows, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death among teenagers in the U.S. and most of these fatal collisions occur within six months of a driver obtaining a license. That is why proper driver training is essential to keeping teens safe on Valley roads.

«For any family considering registering their teen for driver training, this is the time to do it. We learned early on that standard driving training isn’t enough to keep Valley teens safe on the roads,» said Maria Wojtczak, Chief Operating Officer at DrivingMBA. «Our mission is to save lives and we believe in the power of education and providing our students training and tools based on research and science to help them become competent, responsible and safe drivers for the rest of their lives. Our unique approach combines simulation with on-road lessons for a one-of-a-kind experience.» Wojtczak added.

DrivingMBA is opening a second facility to provide their award-winning drivers training to students in the Northwest Valley. The new location is located at Il Palazzo at Arrowhead Ranch, 5940 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite D210 in Glendale. A Grand Opening Special of 25% savings is being offered to the first 10 students that enroll in a package with 10 hours of on-road lessons. This includes the Drive Certification, Driving Fundamentals or Defensive Driving packages. Call (480) 948-1648 and mention code GRAND25 to register and receive the discount.

DrivingMBA also offers programs for Adult Drivers, Exceptional Learners and Fleet Drivers. For more information visit, https://drivingmba.com/ or call (480) 948-1648 to speak with an Enrollment Counselor.

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Worldwide E-Bike Industry to 2028 – by Products, Drive Mechanism, Application and Region

DUBLIN, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global E-Bike Market 2021-2028» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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DUBLIN, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global E-Bike Market 2021-2028» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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According to this report, the global e-bike market is anticipated to progress at a CAGR of 9.95% during the projected period of 2021-2028.

Factors such as government incentives and consumer preference towards e-bikes, are motivating the growth of the studied market during the forecast period. Additionally, the rise in usage of e-bikes for delivery purposes, coupled with e-bikes posing a solution for the rising fuel prices, are likely to offer multiple growth opportunities for the e-bike market.

However, problems pertaining to the distribution and high cost of e-bikes, are significant factors that weigh down the global market’s development.

The global e-bike market covers the Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa regions.

Globally, Europe is anticipated to become the fastest-growing market for e-bike during the years 2021-2028. In the region, citizens are opting for e-bikes as a mode of commute, and also as part of leisure activities. Moreover, these bikes are helping in solving region’s logistics problems as they are space-saving and eco-friendly. This further augments the adoption of e-bikes across the region.

Furthermore, in several parts of the European countries, e-bikes are considered to outsell the traditional bikes, owing to the growing inclination of consumers towards maintaining physical fitness. Additionally, the infrastructure for e-bikes has developed significantly in countries such as Germany, France, and Italy, among others. This further indicates the growing trend of e-bikes in the region’s countries, which is also expected to expand the e-bike market in Europe.

The well-known companies profiled in the e-bike market include Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co KG, Accell Group, Golden Wheel Group, Panasonic Corporation, LG Chem, Trek Bicycle Corporation, BMZ GmbH, Robert Bosch GmbH, Fuji-Ta Bicycle Co Ltd, Shimano Inc, Giant Manufacturing Co Ltd, Vanmoof, Riese & Mueller, Derby Cycle, Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle Co Ltd, QWIC, and Stromer.

Riese & Mueller is mainly involved in the manufacturing of e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and folding bikes. The company is shaping the future’s e-mobility products, representing application-oriented product development and innovated e-bike technology. Established in 1933, the company has its presence across the world, distributing its wide range of products through an exclusive specialist dealer network. It has its headquarter located in Germany.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Global E-Bike Market – Summary

2. Industry Outlook
2.1. Market Definition
2.2. Key Insights
2.2.1. Proper Bicycling Infrastructure & Better Battery Technology Key for E-Bike Market
2.2.2. Increase Affordability Due to E-Bike Sharing System
2.2.3. Trends of Using Cycling for Fitness Activity on Rise
2.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
2.3.1. Threat of New Entrants
2.3.2. Threat of Substitute
2.3.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
2.3.4. Bargaining Power of Buyers
2.3.5. Threat of Competitive Rivalry
2.4. Market Attractiveness Index
2.5. Vendor Scorecard
2.6. Market Drivers
2.6.1. Government Incentives Favoring Market Growth
2.6.2. Increased Prefernce for E-Bike Market
2.7. Market Restraints
2.7.1. High Cost of E-Bikes and Product Recalls
2.7.2. Problems Related to Distribution
2.8. Market Opportunities
2.8.1. Increased Usage of E-Bikes for Delivery Services
2.8.2. E-Bikes as a Solution to Rising Fuel Prices
2.9. Impact of Covid-19 on E-Bike Market

3. Global E-Bike Market Outlook – by Products
3.1. Pedelecs
3.2. Throttle on Demand
3.3. Scooter or Motorcycle

4. Global E-Bike Market Outlook – by Drive Mechanism
4.1. Hub Motor
4.2. Mid-Drive
4.3. Others

5. Global E-Bike Market Outlook – by Application
5.1. City/Urban
5.2. Trekking
5.3. Cargo

6. Global E-Bike Market – Regional Outlook
6.1. North America
6.1.1. Market by Products
6.1.2. Market by Drive Mechanism
6.1.3. Market by Application
6.1.4. Country Analysis
6.1.4.1. United States
6.1.4.2. Canada
6.2. Europe
6.2.1. Market by Products
6.2.2. Market by Drive Mechanism
6.2.3. Market by Application
6.2.4. Country Analysis
6.2.4.1. United Kingdom
6.2.4.2. Germany
6.2.4.3. France
6.2.4.4. Italy
6.2.4.5. Russia
6.2.4.6. Belgium
6.2.4.7. The Netherlands
6.2.4.8. Rest of Europe
6.3. Asia-Pacific
6.3.1. Market by Products
6.3.2. Market by Drive Mechanism
6.3.3. Market by Application
6.3.4. Country Analysis
6.3.4.1. China
6.3.4.2. Japan
6.3.4.3. India
6.3.4.4. South Korea
6.3.4.5. Indonesia
6.3.4.6. Thailand
6.3.4.7. Vietnam
6.3.4.8. Australia & New Zealand
6.3.4.9. Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4. Latin America
6.5. Middle East and Africa

7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Accell Group
7.2. BMZ GmbH
7.3. Brose Fahrzeugteile Se & Co Kg
7.4. Derby Cycle
7.5. Fuji-Ta Bicycle Co Ltd
7.6. Giant Manufacturing Co Ltd
7.7. Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle Co Ltd
7.8. LG Chem
7.9. Panasonic Corporation
7.10. Robert Bosch GmbH
7.11. Shimano Inc
7.12. Golden Wheel Group
7.13. Trek Bicycle Corporation
7.14. Qwic
7.15. Vanmoof
7.16. Stromer
7.17. Riese & Mueller

8. Methodology & Scope
8.1. Research Scope & Deliverables
8.2. Sources of Data
8.3. Research Methodology

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Focus Magazine Spotlights Naples Underground With Vincenzo Albertini

NAPLES, Italy, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A few years ago, Focus Magazine participated in an urban speleology expedition organized with the Naples Underground Association. Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea), lead by Founder and President Vincenzo Albertini, has been involved in exploring and conserving the subsoil of the city for years and has ensured that this geological feature still stands, functionally today. Here are some of the trinkets of knowledge that…

NAPLES, Italy, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A few years ago, Focus Magazine participated in an urban speleology expedition organized with the Naples Underground Association. Naples Underground (Napoli Sotterranea), lead by Founder and President Vincenzo Albertini, has been involved in exploring and conserving the subsoil of the city for years and has ensured that this geological feature still stands, functionally today. Here are some of the trinkets of knowledge that they picked up along the way.

From a geological perspective, Naples is one of a kind in the world as it is bedded on top of a thick layer of yellow tuff, which was the result of nearby volcanoes in Campi Flegrei, thousands of years ago. This eruption resulted in a cool, soft rock that proves easy to extract and manipulate. It was then in the fourth century BC that the Greeks founded the city of Neapolis and opened tuff quarries to procure blocks and materials suitable for building.

Under the expert lead of Vincenzo Albertini, Focus magazine explores the Naples of today, in particular that square between via della Sapienza, via dei Tribunali, San Biagio dei librai and corso Umberto, which rests on the old medieval city. They discovered that from an unassuming room, you can go down through a trap door into the Roman theater where Nero sang and played the lyre. Across from the nearby Piazza San Gaetano one can then make their way beneath the surface, into a system of galleries and cisterns from the Greek and Roman era. This finally leads to large rooms or bunkers that, during the last world war, were converted into air-raid shelters, complete with electricity.

Many tunnels in Naples were filled with the treasures of war, smuggled cigarettes and remains of criminal activity of old, however, just a few steps from Piazza San Gaetano, in the church of Purgatorio ad Arco, another unique adventure of mystery awaits, descending into the afterlife. Here one can find a large mass grave where, in a layer 50 feet deep, rest the remains of one and a half million people.

Since their visit, The Municipality of Naples has opened this mass grave to the public as a historical monument of compassion. Here, one can see 40 thousand skulls in a row, one on top of the other. It was here that the society found a sort of return to ancient religion as many people considered these skulls to be souls in purgatory which provided the assistance of ancestors, while they were still living.

Finally, Vicenzo Albertini leaves the Focus team with the closing explanation that, «It was in the First World War and then in the Second that, with so many missing … in the concentration camps, the custom of adopting a «cap ‘e mort» spread … The purpose was to communicate, through the skull of a stranger, with the soul of a loved one, to have news of him.»

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Service King Supports Local Communities with Vehicle and Monetary Donations in 2020

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Though 2020 presented many challenges, Service King Collision’s passion and drive to help others through the act of service remained steadfast.

Throughout the year, Service King repaired and donated 10 vehicles to recipients across the country through the…

RICHARDSON, Texas, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Though 2020 presented many challenges, Service King Collision’s passion and drive to help others through the act of service remained steadfast.

Throughout the year, Service King repaired and donated 10 vehicles to recipients across the country through the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides® program, in addition to donating funds to several nonprofit organizations across the country.

Recycled Rides is a unique community action initiative through which members of the NABC and others in the auto body repair industry unite with local nonprofit organizations to provide deserving individuals and families with the gift of a fully restored vehicle. Service King has consistently donated vehicles through the Recycled Rides program for more than 10 years.

«At Service King, we foster a culture of shared values, such as integrity, family and the calling to serve,» said Service King President Jeff McFadden. «I’m very proud of our team for the continued support of several nonprofits that have long-standing relationships with our locations systemwide. Through our involvement with the Recycled Rides Program and our various donations to charitable organizations, our hope is to consistently create real impact in the communities we call home.»

During the holidays, Service King teammates annually support multiple nonprofit organizations. To prioritize pandemic safety in the giving process, Service King maintained this commitment by funding the estimated value of items historically collected by its teammates each year. As a result, Service King contributed monetary donations to various charities nationwide throughout the holiday season. These include Alicia’s House, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Arizona’s Children Association, Cornerstone Ranch, Food Bank of the Rockies, Footprints of Fight, Interfaith Family Services, Project Hope Alliance, Second Harvest Food Bank, The Samaritan Inn, McKinney Roots, The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation and Soldiers’ Angels.

«The Samaritan Inn team is deeply thankful for Service King’s generous donation to our organization,» said Rick Crocker, Chief Executive Officer. «Even during a very challenging year for people across the globe, Service King never lost sight of its commitment to give back to the community. With support from their team and other partners, we are able to get that much closer to our mission of providing hope for the homeless by teaching self-sufficiency and the life skills needed to meet their needs, helping them gain dignity and independence.»

To learn more about Service King, visit serviceking.com.

About Service King Collision®

Service King Collision®, with more than 40 years of experience in the automotive repair industry, is a leading national operator of comprehensive, high-quality auto body collision repair facilities. The organization is consistently recognized for its commitment to customer satisfaction, quality workmanship and giving back to the industry through innovative training and recruiting initiatives. Service King traces its roots back to Dallas, Texas and founder Eddie Lennox who opened the very first Service King in 1976. Today, Service King operates locations in 24 states and the District of Columbia across the U.S.

For more information and to find a local Service King, visit serviceking.com and follow Service King on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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972-930-9933
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Toyota and Philabundance Help Alleviate Childhood Hunger in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, one in five people in Philadelphia were food-insecure. This number, which was already higher than the national average, has been heightened throughout the past year – and local children are among the most critical in-need, missing vital access to free food programs through school due to the pandemic’s impact. Philadelphia’s child food insecurity rate in 2020 is…

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, one in five people in Philadelphia were food-insecure. This number, which was already higher than the national average, has been heightened throughout the past year – and local children are among the most critical in-need, missing vital access to free food programs through school due to the pandemic’s impact. Philadelphia’s child food insecurity rate in 2020 is projected at over 32 percent, and the need to support the local childhood community has never been more important.

Philabundance (a hunger relief organization serving Greater Philadelphia and a member of Feeding America) is at the forefront of the fight against childhood food insecurity and needs assistance from the community, now more than ever. «For food banks across the country, much of the past year has been focused on adapting to meet the 60 percent increase in need that we’ve seen because of COVID,» explained Philabundance CEO Loree Jones. «With children remote learning due to the pandemic, many don’t have access to the school meals they depended on to get through the day. This made our BackPack Program aimed at feeding children more important than ever.»

Philabundance’s BackPack Program delivers much-needed free food for kids, providing three to five pounds of shelf-stable food (equating to 24 meals), per backpack. Altogether, this monthly food distribution provides over 30,000 kids and their families with access to nutritious food each month. And, every one of the more than 7,000 BackPacks Philabundance distributes each month also provides suggested recipes to further assist these families.

Prior to COVID-19, Philabundance’s BackPack Program was facilitated through local schools, with children looking forward to the array of food and snacks they received monthly. Due to COVID-19 and shifting to remote learning, Philabundance pivoted the program to serve students through its agency network of food pantries, community centers and more. The 24 sites that will distribute the BackPacks are located in zip codes with some of the highest rates of food insecurity in Greater Philadelphia.

To help Philabundance provide Philadelphia children and their families with these nutritious meals, Toyota, its local Toyota Dealers and many business partners across Greater Philadelphia have come together under a new donation drive and media campaign, branded Lil’ Abundance, that will both raise awareness for children’s food insecurity and fund two-months-worth of free food to kids and their families through Philabundance’s BackPack Program.

«Every year, Toyota and the Dealers are deeply humbled by the chance to join with our local business partners to help Philabundance fight hunger here in the Delaware Valley. There are a lot of things people should be, and ‘hungry’ is just not one of them,» said Paul Muller, president of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association (comprised of 25 dealerships in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware). «This year, especially, the need was clear to help Philabundance with their programs to support local children and their families facing hunger during unconscionable – and in many ways, unprecedented – challenges. Toyota and about two dozen of our local business partners came together to create and launch the first-ever Lil’ Abundance campaign to ‘help feed lil’ mouths.'»

Through the Lil’ Abundance campaign, Toyota, the Tri-State Toyota Dealers and local business partners have come together to enable Philabundance with the ability to provide meals to children and their families – all distributed safely and socially-distanced, given the current circumstances stemming from COVID-19. In total, Toyota and its partners’ Lil’ Abundance campaign efforts will provide Philabundance with two full months of BackPack Program funding, providing free food for kids and more than 345,000 meals.

«Toyota and our local Dealers have always made it our mission to give back to the community,» said Ben Pyle, general manager of Toyota’s Central Atlantic Region, which includes Pennsylvania and Delaware. «Working with Philabundance again this year gives us the chance to support local families in an incredibly impactful way during such a challenging time. We’re happy to support this important cause and bring relief to our neighbors in need.»

Similar to the annual «Toyota Tundra Food Drives,» the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association, along with both Toyota Motor North America and Toyota Financial Services, joined forces with more than 20 of the Dealers’ local business partners (including television/cable outlets, radio stations, local print and outdoor companies, and Philadelphia’s professional sports organizations) to collectively create and contribute to the Lil’ Abundance campaign in support of the important ongoing food distributions Philabundance’s BackPack Program provides to children and their families.

«As the local Toyota Dealers living and working in our communities, we’ve been blown away by the support from our media and professional sports partners to come together and help our friends at Philabundance truly make a difference in people’s lives,» said Paul Muller. «The past year has served as a stark reminder of the food insecurity within our communities, and it’s more important than ever that we work together to put an end to childhood hunger in Philadelphia and continue to find meaningful opportunities to give back to those who need it most right now.»

«We’re extremely proud of the effort and the incredible impact Lil’ Abundance will have. We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Philabundance, which year after year has given Toyota and our Dealers such meaningful opportunities to make a positive difference within local communities,» added Briana Nelson, general manager of Toyota’s New York Region, which includes southern New Jersey. «It’s been an honor to come together again this year on Lil’ Abundance to fight hunger and provide healthy and nutritious meals to children and families in-need across our region, especially now when this support needed more than ever.»

The Lil’ Abundance campaign efforts have enabled Philabundance’s BackPack Program efforts in January-February 2021. However, there remains another 10 months of the calendar year when Philabundance needs support from businesses and individuals across Greater Philadelphia’s communities to help food insecure children and their families.

«Instead of just canceling the annual Haul Away Hunger event, Toyota and their partners pivoted with us to help serve one of our most vulnerable populations: children. No child should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from, and thanks to Toyota and its partners, thousands of kids across Philadelphia won’t have to,» added Loree Jones. «We hope other individuals and organizations can be inspired to help us on our mission to end childhood hunger, for good.»

To find out how you can help aid hunger relief through Lil’ Abundance and beyond, text DONATEFOOD to 44321 or visit www.philabundance.org. Join the conversation on social media with the hashtags #beethunger and #ToyotaLilAbundance, and tag @toyotausa and @philabundance on Instagram. For those seeking food assistance immediately, please call 1-800-5-HUNGRY or visit Philabundance’s website: www.philabundance.org/find-food.

Media Contacts
Micholl Azenon
347-271-2869
Micholl.Azenon@toyota.com

Emily Whelahan
914-255-0969
Emily.Whelahan@allisonpr.com

About Philabundance

Philabundance is driving hunger from our communities today and working to end hunger for good. It distributes more than 50 million pounds annually through a network of 350 partners including food pantries, houses of worship, hospitals, schools, libraries and other service providers. Philabundance serves 135,000 people each week including children, seniors, college students, single parents and people who are working– a number that continues to grow due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Give now or learn more at Philabundance.org.

About Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association

The Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association (TDA) is comprised of 25 Toyota Dealers in the Greater Philadelphia market dedicated to providing customers in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Northwestern Delaware and Southern New Jersey communities with Toyota sales and service. The Tri-State TDA has an ongoing partnership with multiple community organizations and causes, including the association’s focus on hunger relief in the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys through initiatives such as the annual «Toyota Tundra Food Drives» in Philadelphia and Allentown and supporting the «Phans Feeding Families» initiative with the Philadelphia Phillies.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus our 1,800 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 47,000 in North America. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

Through its Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

 

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Maxim Integrated Unveils Industry’s First Data Acquisition System to Achieve ASIL-D Compliance for Voltage, Current, Temperature and Communication of a Battery Management System

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) can now deliver the highest level of safety for voltage, current, temperature and communication while also saving space and reducing solution cost, with the MAX17852 14-channel, high-voltage, ASIL-D data-acquisition system from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). Designed for integration within electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and other transportation…

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Designers of automotive battery management systems (BMS) can now deliver the highest level of safety for voltage, current, temperature and communication while also saving space and reducing solution cost, with the MAX17852 14-channel, high-voltage, ASIL-D data-acquisition system from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM). Designed for integration within electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and other transportation systems, the IC is ideal for smart junction box, 48V and other automotive battery systems which can see voltages up to 400V and beyond.   

OEMs and electric vehicle manufacturers require that all battery systems meet the highest safety requirements set by the ISO26262 guidelines. Through comprehensive diagnostics and a safety-driven architecture, Maxim Integrated designed and manufactured the MAX17852 to enable customers to design their systems to meet the highest ASIL-D standards for voltage, current, temperature and communication. The small, cost effective IC also offers the highest accuracy for delivering voltage, current and temperature data with tight time synchronization. It allows a typical cell voltage measurement of ±0.45mV at room temperature and a maximum of ±2mV error in a temperature range of 5 degrees to 40 degrees Celsius, enabling car OEMs to get the most mileage range out of their batteries. With a current sense amplifier capability of +/-300mV, and a gain setting up to 256 times and 0.3 percent current sense gain error, the MAX17852 provides the fastest, most accurate data for calculating power management, state of health and state of charge. The 14-channel battery data acquisition system integrates a current sense amplifier so that current information is acquired at the same time as cell voltage and temperature. The MAX17852 allows both hall effect sensor and shunt resistors to be used as sensing components.

Key Advantages

  • Highest Safety: ASIL-D rating for voltage, current, temperature and communication enhances safety
  • Highest Accuracy: Measurement accuracy with best current sense amplifier gain error to allow accurate, time-aligned current measurements to potentially boost mileage
  • Smaller Size: High integration enables up to 16 percent smaller size than a discrete solution to save board space
  • Lower Cost: Integrated current sense amplifier provides up to 20 percent cost savings
  • Versatility: The first device that can be adapted to many applications with voltage, current and temperature sensing

Commentary

  • «Enabling systems to achieve the highest level of safety (ASIL D) for a BMS system is really a must for consumers to feel safe in their electrified vehicles,» said Tamer Kira, executive director for the Automotive Business Unit at Maxim Integrated. «The MAX17852 is the fastest and most accurate in voltage, current and temperature measurements and that is why it is the first battery data acquisition system in the industry to achieve the highest safety rating for all the major components of a BMS system.»

Availability and Pricing

  • The MAX17852 is available at Maxim’s website for $7.52 (1000-up, FOB USA); also available from authorized distributors
  • The MAX17852EVKIT# evaluation kit is available for $250

About Maxim Integrated
Maxim Integrated, an engineer’s engineering company, exists to solve the designer’s toughest problems in order to empower design innovation. Our broad portfolio of high-performance semiconductors, combined with world-class tools and support, delivers essential analog solutions including efficient power, precision measurement, reliable connectivity and robust protection along with intelligent processing. Designers in application areas such as automotive, communications, consumer, data center, healthcare, industrial and IoT trust Maxim to help them quickly develop smaller, smarter and more secure designs. Learn more at https://www.maximintegrated.com

Contact:    

Gayle Bullock

408-464-2516

Gayle.Bullock@maximintegrated.com

 

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