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BALTIMORE, Dec. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In 2020, American Substance Abuse Professionals, Inc. (ASAP) has seen a dramatic shift in the landscape of drug and alcohol testing violations for Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with an increase of 40% in violations. The first quarter of the year saw a significant increase as the FMCSA Clearinghouse kicked off, the second quarter saw a significant slump as random testing was down due to disruptions in the drug and alcohol testing chain because of the pandemic national emergency, then the year ended with a steady increase. However, the most intriguing statistic is the significant increase in the refusal to test at 60% for pre-employment and 44% for random.

Employee Consequences of Refusal to Test

A refusal to test has the same consequences of failing a drug test. The employee is immediately removed from safety-sensitive duty and then must go through the DOT return to duty process. The return to duty process requires the employee to meet with a qualified DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for an evaluation, successfully comply with the recommendations from the SAP, and then return for a final evaluation with the same SAP. Once the process is completed, the employee is still required to pass a DOT return to duty drug test before returning to safety-sensitive duty.

Employer Responsibility

When an employee or potential employee has a refusal to test or failed drug/alcohol test, it is the employer’s responsibility to supply the employee with a list of local qualified DOT SAPs. This is a requirement for the employer to stay compliant under DOT 49 CFR 40.287. Best practice recommends that a list constitutes more than one qualified local DOT SAP, which can be as few as two, but must contain names, addresses, and phone numbers. The employer cannot charge a fee for this list and may provide it themselves or through a C/TPA or other service agent, such as ASAP.

Maintaining safety on our highways is a prime responsibility for DOT FMCSA employers and employees. As an employer, a drug-free workplace increases productivity and decreases liability. For commercial drivers, maintaining a drug-free lifestyle increases safety on our highways. FMCSA CDL drivers and other safety sensitive employees are critical to our national transportation logistics and understanding essential information about DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations helps to keep our roads and drivers safe.

American Substance Abuse Professionals, Inc.® (ASAP) offers Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and substance abuse evaluation services to all employers with drug use employment policies and specializing in companies regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). ASAP services protect public and workplace safety while promoting treatment and recovery. Our success rate in returning employees back to work drug-free is 86%. Work safely. Visit http://www.go2asap.com for more information.

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Susan Reed, American Substance Abuse Professionals, Inc.®, +1 410-366-3899 Ext: 122, sreed@go2asap.com

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LUSAKA, Zambia, Dec. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — African Parks was honoured to receive the Field Marshal of Chad, President of the Republic, Head of State, Idriss Deby Itno in Zakouma National Park on December 10^th – 11^th.  The Presidential delegation, which included Ministers, Advisors and the Governor of Salamat, visited the park as part of an official tour of Salamat province. 

Zakouma National Park forms part of the Greater Zakouma Ecosystem, a network of connected reserves brought under an extended management agreement first initiated between the Government of the Republic of Chad and conservation non-profit African Parks in 2010. This unique Sudano-Sahelian landscape has since become a safe haven for wildlife, a source of benefits for people and an internationally regarded nature destination.

«We must salute the efforts made by Chadians and African Parks with funding from the European Union. Today, Zakouma National Park is rehabilitated… I appeal here to all Chadians to come and discover Zakouma National Park. This is their park. It is a national asset. It has biodiversity that exists nowhere else,» said the Field Marshal of Chad, President of the Republic, Head of State, Idriss Deby Itno.

During their visit to the park, the delegation participated in discussions with senior African Parks representatives, assessing key developments and future steps to ensure the delivery of long-term benefits for people and wildlife.

«The Chadian Government under the Field Marshal of Chad, President of the Republic, Head of State Idriss Deby Itno, has enacted visionary measures through our partnership to ensure the protection of Zakouma’s globally important ecosystem,» said African Parks’ CEO Peter Fearnhead. «We look forward to building on this progress with the Chadian Government as well as with our financial partners, enhancing its contributions to local communities and to national development.» 

Located between the Sahara Desert and the rainforest regions of Central Africa, Zakouma contains some of the most important populations of West and Central African wildlife. It is refuge to Chad’s largest population of elephants and over half of the world’s remaining population of Kordofan giraffes.

Over the past 10 years, poaching has been essentially eliminated, enabling the elephant population to grow for the first time in decades and other species, including black rhino, to return. Not only are local communities also benefitting from improved security, but from the development of schools, employment and from Zakouma’s contribution through tourism to the local and national economy. In 2019, TIME named Zakouma as one of the World’s Greatest Places.

Zakouma’s economic and ecological transformation is enabled by the vital support of the European Union, Fondation Segré and several other private and institutional donors.

LUSAKA, Zambia, Dec. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — African Parks was honoured to receive the Field Marshal of Chad, President of the Republic, Head of State, Idriss Deby Itno in Zakouma National Park on December 10^th – 11^th.  The Presidential delegation, which included Ministers, Advisors and the Governor of Salamat, visited the park as part of an official tour of Salamat province. 

Zakouma National Park forms part of the Greater Zakouma Ecosystem, a network of connected reserves brought under an extended management agreement first initiated between the Government of the Republic of Chad and conservation non-profit African Parks in 2010. This unique Sudano-Sahelian landscape has since become a safe haven for wildlife, a source of benefits for people and an internationally regarded nature destination.

«We must salute the efforts made by Chadians and African Parks with funding from the European Union. Today, Zakouma National Park is rehabilitated… I appeal here to all Chadians to come and discover Zakouma National Park. This is their park. It is a national asset. It has biodiversity that exists nowhere else,» said the Field Marshal of Chad, President of the Republic, Head of State, Idriss Deby Itno.

During their visit to the park, the delegation participated in discussions with senior African Parks representatives, assessing key developments and future steps to ensure the delivery of long-term benefits for people and wildlife.

«The Chadian Government under the Field Marshal of Chad, President of the Republic, Head of State Idriss Deby Itno, has enacted visionary measures through our partnership to ensure the protection of Zakouma’s globally important ecosystem,» said African Parks’ CEO Peter Fearnhead. «We look forward to building on this progress with the Chadian Government as well as with our financial partners, enhancing its contributions to local communities and to national development.» 

Located between the Sahara Desert and the rainforest regions of Central Africa, Zakouma contains some of the most important populations of West and Central African wildlife. It is refuge to Chad’s largest population of elephants and over half of the world’s remaining population of Kordofan giraffes.

Over the past 10 years, poaching has been essentially eliminated, enabling the elephant population to grow for the first time in decades and other species, including black rhino, to return. Not only are local communities also benefitting from improved security, but from the development of schools, employment and from Zakouma’s contribution through tourism to the local and national economy. In 2019, TIME named Zakouma as one of the World’s Greatest Places.

Zakouma’s economic and ecological transformation is enabled by the vital support of the European Union, Fondation Segré and several other private and institutional donors.

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BOSTON, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the first snow storm of the season bore down on New England, leading automotive writers and video producers from the New England Motor Press Association and WheelsTV gathered via Zoom to select the recipient of the eleventh annual WheelsTV POV of the Year Award.

The WheelsTV POV of the Year, or POVY, is an international auto industry award presented annually to a pre-owned motor vehicle that has proven itself in day-to-day use for at least two years by providing dependable, trouble-free service and achieving exceptional consumer satisfaction.

The award, now in its eleventh year, is presented by WheelsTV, a leading producer of video test drive reports for new and pre-owned vehicles, in cooperation with the New England Motor Press Association. Nine diverse classes of vehicles are judged: Electrics, Hybrids, SUVs, Crossovers, Sporty Cars, Light Trucks, Small Cars, Family Cars and Luxury Cars. The POVY is selected by majority vote from the winners of each class.

After much spirited discussion, and with a nod towards the current snowy conditions in New England, the nine judges selected a vehicle that has proven itself in numerous northeast winters.

The 2015-2018 Subaru Outback was named the 2020 WheelsTV POV of the Year.

The Subaru Outback was a standout in the Crossovers class and went on to easily take the crown in overall judging. The fifth-generation Subaru Outback is now classified as a ‘crossover’, with the body and wheelbase set larger than previous models, a ground clearance of 8.7 inches that helps boost its utility in snow or mud and an optional 256 horsepower, 3.6 liter engine. In addition to being a great go-anywhere vehicle ideal for snowy New England winters or summer camping, the Outback is a Top Safety Pick of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and received five stars from National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Members of the distinguished judging panel included these NEMPA members:

• Lisa Brock, Executive Director at New England Motor Press Association
• Peter Ciani, WheelsTV’s lead video test drive writer for Amazon Vehicles and auto dealerships across North America
• Rick DeMeis, Host of «Rick’s Tech Talk» and «The Ride of the Week» on KOWS radio, Santa Rosa, CA.
• Craig Fitzgerald, Writer of consumer news features for the Boston Globe, Forbes, Esquire, the Washington Post, Concord Journal and AAA Southern New England.
• Bill Griffith, Freelance auto writer and photographer for the Boston Globe.
• John Paul, President of New England Motor Press Association, AAA Northeast Consumer Advocate, weekly contributor to Boston.com, Providence Journal, New York Newsday, Car Doctor Radio Host.
• Rich Taber, Co-founder of RPM News Weekly online automotive news and information.
• John Zangari, Co-host of Drive-Thru Radio heard on WPRV 790-AM and 99.7 FM and WPRO 630 AM.
• Jim Barisano, WheelsTV Producer and CEO.

When announcing the recipient of the POV of the Year, WheelsTV CEO Jim Barisano stated, «It’s no secret that you have to be tough to endure New England winters. I think that’s why the folks at NEMPA and WheelsTV chose the Subaru Outback. Like anyone who won’t back down from the toughest challenges, the Subaru Outback has proven itself to be reliable, hard working and ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at us. Congratulations to everyone at Subaru of America and to every New Englander who drives an Outback!»

About The New England Motor Press Association: NEMPA (http://www.NEMPA.org) coordinates professional coverage of the auto industry in six New England states. NEMPA’s 55 working media members appear on network and cable TV, on the Internet and radio, and in regional and national newspapers and magazines. NEMPA members reach virtually all of New England’s 14.5 million citizens—in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont—and they understand their audience’s demographics, buying habits and automotive preferences.

About WheelsTV: WheelsTV (http://www.WheelsTV.net) is the auto industry standard in video test drive reports with the world’s largest library of over 6,000 independently produced video research tools covering 95% of the North American new and pre-owned light vehicle market. WheelsTV’s video reports provide deeper engagement, greater excitement and quicker answers to millions of car shoppers across North America. By helping car shoppers speed their vehicle research with video, host dealerships grow sales and build long-term consumer trust.

The WheelsTV production team’s lineage extends to popular prime time automotive television series seen on the Discovery Network, PBS, Speedvision, the Family Channel and in 104 countries worldwide. Programming includes prime-time series Wild About Wheels, Motor Trend Television, WHEELS and the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 50th Anniversary Special.

Media Contact

Jim Barisano, WheelsTV, +1 (978) 264-4333, jimbar@wheelsTV.net

Jim Barisano, Automotive Networks Corp, 978 264 4333, jim@dealervideoshowroom.com

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HOUSTON, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — With more than 1.5 million new COVID cases reported in the last week alone, the Centers for Disease Control is urging Americans to celebrate the holidays at home to limit the spread of the virus. To help holiday travelers and college students returning home determine if they have been infected with the virus before gathering with people outside of their household, GMED Global, LLC, an international health care institution specializing in medical education and health care workforce development and solutions for government and non-government organizations, today announced updated holiday hours for rapid 3-in-1 COVID-19 and Influenza A and/or B testing at its three Rapid COVID Clinics. GMED encourages anyone who will be celebrating the holidays with people not in their immediate household to get tested first to limit the spread of the coronavirus. COVID testing is available at GMED’s two Houston locations and its clinic in Old Town Scottsdale by appointment, with results provided the same day.

«Last month, the CDC discouraged holiday travel and large gatherings, but large numbers of people continued to travel and celebrate Thanksgiving at big family gatherings,» said Dr. Ramin Ahmadi, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of GMED. «We recognize that COVID fatigue is real and people are eager to reconnect with family and friends. To limit the spread of COVID at a time when our healthcare resources are strained and our frontline workers are exhausted, we’re recommending that anyone celebrating the holidays with people outside of their household should first take a rapid 3-in-1 COVID and Influenza A and/or B test to ensure they’re healthy and limit the continued spread of the virus. Rapid COVID tests are a critical tool in identifying people who test positive for the virus so they can act quickly to isolate and prevent further spread of the disease.»

GMED’s Rapid COVID Clinic utilizes the rapid Sofia 2 Flu + SARS Antigen FIA test manufactured by Quidel, one of the few rapid antigen tests in the country, and approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The test includes a pain-free nasal swab that can be self-administered – minimizing the exposure between test takers and health care providers. This highly accurate 3-in-1 test directly detects the presence of COVID-19 and Influenza A and/or B and test results are returned the same day.

GMED’s rapid COVID testing locations and regular hours are as follows:
Houston/Westbury (5556 Gasmer Dr, Houston, TX 77035)

• Monday-Friday 9 am – 7 pm
• Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm

Houston/Kirby (3773 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77027)

• Monday-Friday 7 am – 6 pm
• Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 3 pm

Phoenix/Old Town Scottsdale (6940 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251)

• Testing by appointment only
• Monday – Friday 7 am – 7 pm
• Saturday and Sunday 9 am – 4 pm

All testing sites will be closing at 1 pm on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and will be closed on December 25 (Christmas Day). Next week, Rapid COVID Clinics will close at 1 pm on December 31 (New Year’s Eve) and will be closed on January 1 (New Year’s Day).

The test does not require a doctor’s referral. Individuals must schedule an appointment for the Phoenix testing site; Houston locations offer testing by appointment and on a drop-in basis. GMED also offers on-site COVID-19 screening to assisted living and nursing homes, area businesses, federal health clinics, and schools. Discounted rates are available to healthcare workers, dentists, law enforcement, first responders, flight crew, postal workers, and school employees with proper identification.

For more information about testing locations, rules, procedures, and hours of operation, or to schedule an appointment visit http://www.rapidcovidclinic.com.

About GMED Global
GMED Global LLC is a healthcare network that works across the globe to support NGOs, hospitals, medical schools, and governments in establishing training and development programs in healthcare and medical education. Based in Houston, the GMED network has a global reach, with offices in Miami, New York, New Haven, Toronto, Monaco, and Riyadh. Through a unique partnership with the Royal College of Canada, GMED’s Kazan State Medical University offers a pathway for future doctors to practice medicine in North America. GMED’s subsidiary businesses span the scope of the healthcare industry, including mobile hospital development, healthcare logistics and supply chain staffing, contact tracing, and education and testing. For more information visit https://www.globalhealthresponse.com/.

Media Contact

Megan Leer, Rapid COVID Clinic, 619-708-9500, meganleerpr@gmail.com

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TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Following an award-winning 2019 that ended in an exhilarating victory to bring home the new Ford retail sales volume leader, Brandon Ford of Tampa, Florida, has surged ahead in 2020 and holds the lead in this year’s race as December ends and 2021 begins.

Included in the Brandon Ford surge is the fact that the dealership now features more new Ford models than it has ever carried before.

«Brandon Ford attributes its tremendous success throughout 2020 to its massive inventory of new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, its aggressive pricing structure and its unparalleled customer service,» said Tom Murray, Brandon Ford Marketing Director. «We have a growing sales team of world-class individuals from diverse backgrounds, all of whom are very knowledgeable and motivated to earn the business of our customers.»

Murray said the relationships built between Brandon Ford and its customers are also key to the success the dealership has enjoyed, and it all starts with the dealership and its owners doing everything possible to put the needs of its customers first.

«We are lucky to be owned and managed by forward thinkers who have adopted this low price, high sales volume approach to the automotive business,» Murray said. «Our customers come from all over the state of Florida to take advantage, and they are the true winners with every purchase. Despite our growing size, we still conduct business one customer at a time.»

More information about Brandon Ford can be found on the dealership’s website at http://www.brandonford.com. Customers can direct any questions they may have to the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Brandon Ford by calling 813-246-3673 or by emailing Murray at tom@brandonford.com. Brandon Ford is located at 9090 Adamo Drive in Tampa.

Media Contact

Tom Murray, Brandon Ford, 813-371-7945, tom@brandonford.com

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Because of the unprecedented times we live in, even the simplest tasks have become something much more than that – and that includes taking your car, truck or SUV into the shop for something as simple as an oil change.

But at the Lamborghini Charlotte Service Department in Charlotte, North Carolina, highly trained and certified technicians are working extra hard to ensure all of their customers can not only still enjoy an easy and hassle-free experience, but a safe one as well.

The Lamborghini Charlotte Service Department offers a wide variety of routine automotive maintenance services. These services are quick, affordable and easy, yet still go a long way in helping keep a new Lamborghini running in pristine condition.

These services include, but are not limited to, oil changes, filter replacements, lube changes, windshield wiper maintenance, headlight and tail light maintenance, transmission flushes, tire balance and rotation, and more.

The certified technicians in the Lamborghini Charlotte Service Department can also handle bigger automotive maintenance jobs should the need arise. These include, but are not limited to, front end alignments, tire and brake maintenance, full vehicle inspections, electrical service, muffler service, and more.

And all of these services are completed in a safe manner, with extra precautions being taken during the pandemic.

More information on the Lamborghini Charlotte Service Department can be found on the dealership’s website at http://www.lamborghiniclt.com. Customers can direct any questions they may have to the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Lamborghini Charlotte by calling 980-960-9562. Lamborghini Charlotte is located at 6500 East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte.

Media Contact

Chase Winslow, Lamborghini Charlotte, 980-960-9562, chase.winslow@lamborghinicarolinas.com

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ATMORE, Ala., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wind Creek Hospitality and Betfred USA Sports announced today the launch of their online sports betting platform in Pennsylvania. The announcement comes just one month after The Sportsbook at Wind Creek Bethlehem opened the retail location in the space formerly occupied by Buddy V’s Ristorante.

Guests physically located in Pennsylvania can now place sport wagers via the Wind Creek Casino online platforms. The full array of sporting events and wagering options available at The Sportsbook can now be accessed from anywhere in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through standard web browsers or the native mobile apps.

Ken Rohman, Chief Marketing Officer of Wind Creek Hospitality said «Launching the online Sportsbook provides a dynamic element to our online gaming experience that enables our Guests to engage with us and play from anywhere they like while in PA without requiring any travelling. We are proud to add online sports betting to the Wind Creek Casino online portfolio, and close out 2020 with yet another offering for our valued Guests.»

Bryan Bennett, COO of Betfred USA Sports added, «We’re excited to formally launch online sports wagering in Pennsylvania with our partners at Wind Creek Hospitality following the successful launch of the retail sportsbook earlier this Fall. We look forward to bringing over a decade of online bookmaking experience to the Commonwealth and delivering the best sports betting experience to Wind Creek guests.»

To learn more, visit https://play.windcreekcasino.com

About Wind Creek Hospitality
Wind Creek Hospitality is an authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Wind Creek Hospitality manages the Tribe’s gaming facilities including: Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wa She Shu Casino in Nevada, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, Renaissance Curacao Resort & Casino, WindCreekCasino.com, as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama, operating as a sovereign nation with its own system of government and bylaws. The Tribe operates a variety of economic enterprises, which employ thousands.

About Betfred USA Sports
Betfred USA Sports is the wholly owned US subsidiary of Betfred Group, a Warrington, United Kingdom based bookmaker that owns and operates over 1500 betting shops in the UK as well as industry leading online and mobile products in the UK and Spain. Betfred Group, founded by brothers Fred and Peter Done in 1967, created Las Vegas based Betfred USA Sports in 2019 specifically to enter the robust and ever-expanding US sports betting market. Betfred USA Sports, a proud sportsbook sponsor of the Denver Broncos, is currently a licensed operator in Iowa, Pennsylvania and Colorado, with Nevada coming soon pending regulatory approval.

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FARMINGTON, Pa., Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Spreading cheer and over $1 million in generous donations this holiday season, Nemacolin and owner Maggie Hardy Knox (also owner of 84 Lumber), today delivered over $20,000 of fresh produce to local food banks as a continuation of the Resort’s Unwrapped Nights which have given over $1 Million to local and regional charities since Thanksgiving. 

(Link to images of today’s Food Bank delivery – Credit: Jordan Millington https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JdA0TpuhrqXoI60XR8M1wKXFeqBkjYCN?usp=sharing)

To aid in that effort, as of 12pm Tuesday, December 22, Nemacolin has paused business until an anticipated re-opening on January 4^th, 2021. This unprecedented move signifies Hardy Knox’s commitment to health and safety for all. 

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has implored Pennsylvanians to stand united and adhere to existing mitigation orders and stricter efforts. Nemacolin is proud to take this step as part of an enhanced mitigation effort. All associates will receive full pay over the closure and guests will be accommodated for future stays. 

«At the end of the day, our associates, guests and the community are truly the most important,» said Nemacolin owner Maggie Hardy Knox. «We certainly all enjoy celebrating during the holiday season but this year, we encourage everyone to celebrate safely at home. I hope that more businesses strongly consider putting PA on Pause and implementing enhanced efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID. I couldn’t imagine an associate at Nemacolin inadvertently exposing a family member to COVID during the holiday season.»  

The following charities received monetary support from Nemacolin this Holiday season:

• Project Bundle Up
• Wharton Township –  $500,000 funds for new pump truck and EMS for operations
• Crime Victims’ Center of Fayette County
• Fred Rogers Center

NOTES TO EDITORS
For press queries please contact PURPLE: Nemacolin@purplepr.com 

ABOUT NEMACOLIN
Nestled within 2,000 acres. Nemacolin offers diverse lodging options, including the AAA Five-Diamond Falling Rock boutique hotel; an impressive assortment of dining outlets, including the Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Lautrec; and an art collection of various mediums. The adventurer may choose from a range of activities: Pete Dye-designed golf, fly-fishing or off-road driving. The Zen-seeker may find serenity in the Woodlands Spa or balance at the Holistic Healing Center. Nemacolin also boasts 32,000 square feet of space for meetings and special events, making this resort the ideal choice for everything from weddings to corporate retreats.

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