GA-ASI Kicks Off SeaGuardian® Validation Flights in Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights.

«We appreciate Asia Air Survey’s support…

HACHINOHE, Japan, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights.

«We appreciate Asia Air Survey’s support in demonstrating how the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® RPAS can provide affordable, long-endurance airborne surveillance of Japan’s maritime domain,» said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI. «The system’s ability to correlate multiple sensor feeds and identify vessel anomalies provides effective, persistent maritime situational awareness.»

The SeaGuardian flights will validate the wide-area maritime surveillance capabilities of RPAS for carrying out JCG’s missions, from search and rescue to maritime law enforcement. These flights follow successful «legacy» MQ-9 maritime patrol demonstrations in the Korea Strait in 2018 and the Aegean Sea in 2019. The Hachinohe operation features the MQ-9B configuration, capable of all-weather operations in civil national and international airspace.

The SeaGuardian RPAS features a multi-mode maritime surface-search radar with Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) imaging mode, an Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver, a High-Definition – Full-Motion Video sensor equipped with optical and infrared cameras. This sensor suite, augmented by automatic track correlation and anomaly-detection algorithms, enables real-time detection and identification of surface vessels over thousands of square nautical miles.

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B is revolutionizing the long-endurance RPAS market by providing all-weather capability and compliance with STANAG-4671 (NATO airworthiness standard for UAVs). These features, along with an operationally proven collision-avoidance radar, enables flexible operations in civil airspace.

Hi-resolution images of the SeaGuardian are available to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI.

About GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With six million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike. The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas. For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

SeaGuardian, Predator and Lynx are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
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The SeaGuardian flights will validate the wide-area maritime surveillance capabilities of RPAS for carrying out JCG’s missions, from search and rescue to maritime law enforcement.

GA-ASI Kicks Off SeaGuardian® Validation Flights in Japan

HACHINOHE, Japan, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights.

«We appreciate Asia Air Survey’s support…

HACHINOHE, Japan, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a global leader in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), kicked off a series of validation flights on Oct. 15 for Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. GA-ASI is working with Asia Air Survey (AAS) in Japan to conduct the flights.

«We appreciate Asia Air Survey’s support in demonstrating how the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® RPAS can provide affordable, long-endurance airborne surveillance of Japan’s maritime domain,» said Linden Blue, CEO, GA-ASI. «The system’s ability to correlate multiple sensor feeds and identify vessel anomalies provides effective, persistent maritime situational awareness.»

The SeaGuardian flights will validate the wide-area maritime surveillance capabilities of RPAS for carrying out JCG’s missions, from search and rescue to maritime law enforcement. These flights follow successful «legacy» MQ-9 maritime patrol demonstrations in the Korea Strait in 2018 and the Aegean Sea in 2019. The Hachinohe operation features the MQ-9B configuration, capable of all-weather operations in civil national and international airspace.

The SeaGuardian RPAS features a multi-mode maritime surface-search radar with Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) imaging mode, an Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver, a High-Definition – Full-Motion Video sensor equipped with optical and infrared cameras. This sensor suite, augmented by automatic track correlation and anomaly-detection algorithms, enables real-time detection and identification of surface vessels over thousands of square nautical miles.

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B is revolutionizing the long-endurance RPAS market by providing all-weather capability and compliance with STANAG-4671 (NATO airworthiness standard for UAVs). These features, along with an operationally proven collision-avoidance radar, enables flexible operations in civil airspace.

Hi-resolution images of the SeaGuardian are available to qualified media outlets from the GA-ASI.

About GA-ASI

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a leading designer and manufacturer of proven, reliable Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. With six million flight hours, GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent flight that enables situational awareness and rapid strike. The company also produces a variety of ground control stations and sensor control/image analysis software, offers pilot training and support services, and develops meta-material antennas. For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.

SeaGuardian, Predator and Lynx are registered trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

GA-ASI Media Relations
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
+1 (858) 524-8101
ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com

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The SeaGuardian flights will validate the wide-area maritime surveillance capabilities of RPAS for carrying out JCG’s missions, from search and rescue to maritime law enforcement.

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NFL Offenses Expected to Continue Historic Pace in Week 7, According to TheLines

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A historic explosion of NFL offense so far this year has oddsmakers dreaming of big points again in Week 7, according to analysts for TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting markets.

A consensus of the nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including…

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A historic explosion of NFL offense so far this year has oddsmakers dreaming of big points again in Week 7, according to analysts for TheLines, which tracks odds in the U.S. regulated sports betting markets.

A consensus of the nation’s largest legal online sportsbooks — including FanDuel, DraftKings, PointsBet, SugarHouse, and BetMGM — shows that six of the 10 Week 7 games that are already on the board feature over/under lines of 52.5 points or more. And with the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos among those games not yet on the board — as oddsmakers await the results of Monday night’s showdown with the Buffalo Bills — there will almost certainly be at least one more such game added.

Compare that to Week 1, when just one game featured an over/under of more than 50 points. Offenses have taken over 2020, with teams averaging 25.4 points per game so far this year, up from 22.8 points per game in 2020 and on pace for a single-season record. In week 6, 7 of 14 games featured games with over/under lines of more than 50 points and the offenses delivered. Eight teams scored at least 30 points on Sunday, including both the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans, who combined for 78 points in their wild game.

In Week 7, the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons — who beat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday 40-23 — feature an over/under line of 56.5. The Texans and Green Bay Packers, who were disappointing in their 38-10 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, boast an over/under of 56.

«NFL offenses have dominated so far in a way that we haven’t seen before and oddsmakers are building that into their lines,» said Brett Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com. «However, there is no certainty that historic run of points will continue for the remainder of the year, and we’re still working with a relatively small sample size. NFL defenses can and often do adjust.»

The consensus point spreads for Week 7 games, as of Monday, Oct. 19:

  • New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (-6); over/under 45
  • Buffalo Bills (-10.5) at New York Jets; over/under N/A
  • Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (-7.5); over/under 51
  • Cleveland Browns (-3.5) at Cincinnati Bengals; over/under 52
  • Dallas Cowboys (-3.5) at Washington Football Team; over/under N/A
  • Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons (-3); over/under 56.5
  • Green Bay Packers (-3) at Houston Texans; over/under 56
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (-1.5) at Tennessee Titans; over/under 52.5
  • Seattle Seahawks (-3.5) at Arizona Cardinals; over/under N/A
  • Jacksonville Jaguars at Los Angeles Chargers (-8); over/under 49
  • Kansas City (-9.5) at Denver Broncos; over/under N/A
  • San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots (-3.5); over/under 45.5
  • Tampa Bay (-2.5) vs. Las Vegas Raiders; over/under 53.5
  • Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams (-6.5); over/under 46

To access the updated futures lines for every NFL team, and for more analysis, visit TheLines.com/odds/super-bowl. To access Week 5 odds, visit www.thelines.com/nfl-week-5-lines-2020.

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TheLines.com is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated sports betting in the United States. Affiliated with the PlayUSA.com Network, TheLines.com provides original daily reporting and offers player advocacy tools related to the advancement of safe, licensed, and legal online sports betting. The PlayUSA Network is independently owned and operated, with no affiliations to any casino — commercial, tribal, online, or otherwise.

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Lionsgate® Zone at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai expanding with Two Brand New, World First Rides and Record Setting Thrills

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The region’s largest immersive Hollywood-inspired theme park, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, will start 2021 on a high note, and earn the park a multitude of world firsts when it launches two brand new, thrilling rides as part of its expansion of the Lionsgate® Zone.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. and DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The region’s largest immersive Hollywood-inspired theme park, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, will start 2021 on a high note, and earn the park a multitude of world firsts when it launches two brand new, thrilling rides as part of its expansion of the Lionsgate® Zone.

Thrill-seekers and fans of the major motion picture franchises John Wick and Now You See Me, will be able to experience two record breaking new rides in early 2021. MOTIONGATE™ Dubai becomes home to the first ever theme park rollercoaster inspired by the global hit action franchise John Wick, whose first three installments have grossed nearly $600 million at the worldwide box office. The Lionsgate Zone will also introduce the world’s fastest single-car spinning coaster based on the popular twists and turns of heist thriller franchise Now You See Me. The launch of these two world first coasters will earn MOTIONGATE™ Dubai the impressive record for the maximum number of rollercoasters in a single theme park in the Middle East. 

«This exciting expansion makes the Lionsgate Zone at Motiongate Dubai the epicenter of immersive blockbuster thrills in the region» said EVP and Head of Lionsgate Global Live, Interactive and Location Based Entertainment, Jenefer Brown.  «For the first time ever, it will offer fans the opportunity to experience the poetic action of John Wick and masterful misdirection of Now You See Me through exhilarating coaster experiences

Denis Pascal, General Manager at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai commented: «We’re starting 2021 with a bang and offering our guests never before experienced attractions! We’re continually looking at ways to enhance the MOTIONGATE™ Dubai experience and we cannot wait to break some world records with these two brand new coasters. They will not disappoint even the most daring amongst us.»

Set over a 310-meter track, and reaching speeds of up to 64km per hour, John Wick: Open Contract will deliver up to 2.8 G-force from the 4D free spin coaster. Inspired by the events of the recent films, after stepping inside The Continental, guests will embark on a journey that simulates the epic action of the John Wick world as the coaster races down a 4D track that provides both forward and backward, freestyle spins. 

Reaching speeds of up to 70 km per hour, riders of Now You See Me: High Roller will feel like they are part of a daring Horsemen escape as they race to expose the antics of a criminal mastermind. Riders won’t find a more intense coaster experience anywhere due to its drops, non-inverted loops, and Immelmann turn sections which will see riders make a full 180-degree turn after entering a thrilling half-loop section of the track, followed by a half twist.

For tickets and more information please visit www.motiongatedubai.com or call 800-AMAZING (2629464).

About MOTIONGATE™ Dubai

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is the Middle East’s largest movies-inspired theme park, inviting guests of all ages to step into the magical, mythical worlds of some of cinema’s most beloved movies. Uniting three legendary film studios in one theme park – Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Animation and Lionsgate – visitors will go beyond the screen and immerse themselves in the magic of Hollywood, ensuring fun for the whole family year round and creating memories to last a lifetime. 

Spread across five zones, guests of all ages will be entertained by 27 key rides and attractions including roller coasters, multi-media dark rides, interactive play labs, media-based theatre shows, plus a full program of roaming entertainment and live dance performances. Inspired by 13 of Hollywood’s most beloved live action and animated films, visitors will be transported into the world of movies including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Hotel Transylvania, Ghostbusters, The Smurfs and The Hunger Games.

With nine family-friendly restaurants, 15 themed retail outlets and the multi-purpose Hollywood Theatre, seating 1,000 guests, as well as multiple kiosks offering light bites and merchandise throughout the park, visitors have a full range of choices for dining, entertainment and relaxation beyond the rides and attractions. As part of its full-service offering, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is enhanced with smart technology, smart queuing, shaded walkways and offers full access for visitors with mobility impairments.

MOTIONGATE™ Dubai opened in December 2016 and is part of the amazing experience of Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest multi-themed family entertainment destination.

About Dubai Parks and Resorts

Dubai Parks and Resorts owned by DXB Entertainments PJSC, is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising  four separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park, featuring immersive rides and attractions based on Hollywood hits; LEGOLAND® Dubai, a unique, interactive theme park for families which brings the well-known LEGO® brick to life in a playful learning environment; and BOLLYWOOD PARKS™ Dubai, a first-of-its-kind theme park that showcases rides and attractions based on some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters. It also hosts the LEGOLAND® Water Park; the region’s first water park catering to families with children aged 2-12.

The entire destination is connected by Riverland™ Dubai, the free to enter themed recreational hub with a multitude of dining, shopping and unique entertainment options that connects the theme parks, perfect for friends and families of all ages.  Guests can stay at the Lapita™ Hotel, a Polynesian themed family hotel part of the Marriott Autograph Collection.

Located on Sheikh Zayed Road opposite the Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai, equidistant to Dubai and Abu Dhabi International Airports, the destination offers over 100 rides and attractions

For more information, go to: www.dubaiparksandresorts.com 

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About Lionsgate

Combining the STARZ premium global subscription platform with world-class motion picture and television studio operations, Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) brings a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world.  Its film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and the largest collection of film and television franchises in the independent media space.  A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for the audiences it serves worldwide

About Lionsgate Location- Based Entertainment

The diversified portfolio of Lionsgate-branded attractions and events that have debuted in the past three years include the world’s first vertical theme park Lionsgate Entertainment World, the Lionsgate Zone of the Motiongate Dubai theme park, the Official Saw Escape Room in Las Vegas, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, the Now You See Me Live touring magic show and La La Land live-to-film global concert tours. Additionally, Lionsgate has multiple live experiences in development and is also adapting several of its acclaimed intellectual properties to the Broadway stage, including the long-running television series Nashville and the film sensation Wonder.

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Polin Waterparks Receives WWA Leading Edge Award for The Europe’s Largest Indoor Waterpark, Suntago Water World

KOCAELI, Turkey, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Polin, a world leader in the design, production and installation of water parks and water-play attractions, was honored to receive the Leading Edge Award last week during the World Waterpark Association (WWA) Virtual Show last week.

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KOCAELI, Turkey, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Polin, a world leader in the design, production and installation of water parks and water-play attractions, was honored to receive the Leading Edge Award last week during the World Waterpark Association (WWA) Virtual Show last week.

Polin Waterparks Receives WWA Leading Edge Award for The Europe’s Largest Indoor Waterpark, Suntago Water World

General Session for the WWA40 Virtual Show kicked off with a Welcome address from Rick Root, President of the World Waterpark Association. Then, Damien Latham, Chair of the World Waterpark Association Board of Directors and Andrew Chafatelli, Vice Chair of the World Waterpark Association Board of Directors announced the winners of this year’s Leading Edge Award on the second day of the WWA Virtual Show. Polin Waterparks has been recognized for its work on the Europe’s largest indoor waterpark named Suntago Water World at Park of Poland. That award was designed to recognize a park and supplier member who, through their combined efforts, brought a project, product, service or program to fruition, thereby creating industry innovation and leadership. WWA defines the honor as: «Awarded to individuals or parks for creativity in the development of new themes, facilities, programs, services or operational concepts in the water attractions industry; and to suppliers who have developed new concepts, products or services to the benefit of park members, their customers or the water attractions industry.»

Suntago Water World is a staggering 67,000 m2 waterpark that can hold up to 10,000 people for 365 days of the year. It offers 18 swimming pools with a total area of 3,500 square meters, 32 water slides totalling 3.2 kilometers in length (including Europe’s longest slide at 320 meters), 10 saunas and luxury spas, and a 40,000 square meter «tropical» garden complete with more than 700 real, imported palm trees and other plants from Malaysia, Florida and Costa Rica.It features more than a dozen of Polin’s signature waterslides. The colorful twisting tubes soar above the lush landscape of tropical plants and orchids inside the facility and includes 32 water slides totalling 3.2 kilometers in length (including Europe’s longest slide at 320 meters).

Polin Waterparks previously received WWA’s Leading Edge Award in 2014 as supplier partner of the Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, in Pattaya, Thailand. CN Amazone features 10 themed-entertainment zones with more than 25 rides. The water park also boasts captivating live and multimedia entertainment that incorporates the latest in interactive smart-screen technology.

Since receiving that award, more recently, Polin Waterparks was acknowledged with a 2016 Leading Edge Award during WWA’s event in New Orleans for expertise in innovation. Specifically, last year’s award recognized Polin’s «innovation in waterslide manufacturing that allows for artistic theming, unique patterns and sound effects.»

The WWA’s Board of Directors selected Polin Waterparks for the exclusive honor based on the company’s unique, pioneering and exclusive waterslide-manufacturing technologies, such as closed-molded manufacturing technology, Natural Light Effects, Special Pattern Effects, Patterned Translucency, Slide’nRoll, Translucent Slide Parts and new design options that allow parks to offer customized theming, storytelling, spectator appeal and an interactive rider experience.

In 2017, Polin’s partner in receiving the award, the world-class Land of Legends Theme Park in Antalya, Turkey, is the first Turkish theme park – and first in the EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastand Africa) region of the world – to ever be honored with a Leading Edge Award. The Land of Legends features a long and varied list of attractions – from a five-star hotel to a dolphinarium, a wildlife park, a theme park and its «Legend of Aqua waterpark» that sets the park apart.

Most recently, Polin has been awarded for its work on The Wave Coventry which is an indoor water park situated in Coventry in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Accommodating six slides into such a tight space required extraordinarily delicate design skills. Polin Waterparks needed to incorporate the building’s unique considerations into its slide designs.

Director of Marketing and Communications, Sohret Pakis says, «This recognition of our passionate efforts by WWA means a lot. We gratefully send all of our thanks to the WWA board of directors and congratulate all the winners who are passionate about serving and contributing to this amazing industry. Together we are strong and successful.»

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Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976 and has since grown into a leading company in the waterparks industry. Today Polin is a world leader in the design, production and installation of water parks and water-play attractions. Polin has completed 3,500 waterpark projects in 108 countries around the world and is the biggest waterslide supplier in Eurasia. Working with a wide variety of clients has helped Polin reach several milestones including installing the first waterparks in many countries and many other award-winning rides at parks with world-renowned reputations. More

For more info, visit www.polin.com.tr or contact Sohret Pakis at +90 262 656 64 67 or sohret.pakis@polin.com.tr.

Polin Waterparks is a Polin Group Company

Team Record The Journey And Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Make History With Electrifying Podium Finish In 2020 Rebelle Rally

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) and Team Record the…

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) and Team Record the Journey (RTJ) made history for the second year in a row at the 2020 Rebelle Rally. After powering the event’s first adaptive athlete to second place in 2019, MMNA and RTJ this year combined to claim another podium finish, this time in the Rebelle’s first ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle entry, a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

RTJ founder and navigator Sergeant Major Rachael Ridenour (Ret.) was joined by teammate and driver, Master Sergeant Kristie Levy (Ret.) – both U.S. Army veterans with multiple combat deployments – to compete in this year’s Rebelle. Their Outlander PHEV, affectionately nicknamed «Electra,» was put through her paces over 10 grueling days and more than 2,000 kilometers across the Nevada and California deserts, accumulating 1,034 points in the X-Cross class of the all-women’s navigational challenge.

«Electra served faithfully and reliably, impressing us with her versatility, capability and grit, not to mention her ability to travel on smooth, quiet electric power,» said Ridenour, a multi-time Rebelle and past event winner. «Just completing the Rebelle is an accomplishment, and doing it in an electrified vehicle was a bit of an experiment, but the Outlander PHEV proved more than up to the task. She was a reliable partner in extreme circumstances – and being able to make coffee using the 110-volt outlet in the back was a luxurious taste of civilization in the middle of the desert.»

The Rebelle Rally is the first all-women’s off-highway navigational rally raid in the U.S. and the longest competition of its kind in the lower 48 states. For the first time, in 2020, event organizer Emily Miller opened the competition to electric vehicles, adding an Electrified designation to both the 4×4 class and X-Cross, to honor the highest finishing Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Hybrid or Plug-in-hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in each class.

«We’ve had two very successful years of partnership between Mitsubishi Motors and Record the Journey at the Rebelle Rally, and we couldn’t be more proud of the outcome,» said MMNA Chief Operating Officer Mark Chaffin. «Together, we’ve tested the capability of our vehicles and raised awareness of the life-changing work that RTJ does every day. It is a true honor to help promote and support our returning servicewomen and men.»

«This year’s Rebelle was filled with an inspiring crew of fierce, independent women who continue to amaze us with their strength, fortitude and endurance to complete one of the toughest rally raids in the world,» said Miller, Founder of the Rebelle Rally. «We are so happy for Team Record the Journey and their Outlander PHEV for earning a podium finish in the first year of electrified competition, and look forward to another amazing performance in 2021.»

RTJ is dedicated to assisting military veterans with a successful transition back into civilian life. The nonprofit utilizes outdoor photography adventures to help veterans process their military experiences, including combat, injury and loss. Photography allows expression and engagement without words, making an often difficult process a little easier. RTJ was the first nonprofit to receive a loan of a Community Utility Vehicle through MMNA’s «Small Batch – Big Impact» corporate social responsibility initiative. For more information on the Small Batch – Big Impact initiative and MMNA’s CUV program, visit www.mitsubishicars.com/community.

Additional partners supporting Team Record the Journey for 2020 include Ally Financial, BFGoodrich TiresDMOS Shovels, Off-Road Like a Girl, Productive Flourishing, Road Race Engineering and Vision Wheel.

About Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Through a network of approximately 350 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, research and development, marketing and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. 2019 marked the brand’s seventh consecutive year of sales growth, and MMNA was the top-ranked Japanese brand in the J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality study, ranking sixth overall and experiencing the greatest year-over-year improvement of any brand.

Located in Franklin, Tennessee, MMNA is a part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Mitsubishi continues to lead the way in the development of highly efficient, affordably priced new gasoline-powered automobiles, while using its industry-leading knowledge in battery-electric vehicles to develop future EV and PHEV models.

For more information on Mitsubishi vehicles, please contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at (615) 257-2698 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.

Contacts
Jeremy Barnes
Senior Director, Communications and Events
jeremy.barnes@na.mitsubishi-motors.com
Mobile: 714-296-1402

Lauren Ryan
Manager, Communications and Events
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Mobile: 404-862-8286

 

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Polin Waterparks Receives WWA Leading Edge Award for The Europe’s Largest Indoor Waterpark, Suntago Water World

KOCAELI, Turkey, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Polin, a world leader in the design, production and installation of water parks and water-play attractions, was honored to receive the Leading Edge Award last week during the World Waterpark Association (WWA) Virtual Show last week.

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KOCAELI, Turkey, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Polin, a world leader in the design, production and installation of water parks and water-play attractions, was honored to receive the Leading Edge Award last week during the World Waterpark Association (WWA) Virtual Show last week.

General Session for the WWA40 Virtual Show kicked off with a Welcome address from Rick Root, President of the World Waterpark Association. Then, Damien Latham, Chair of the World Waterpark Association Board of Directors and Andrew Chafatelli, Vice Chair of the World Waterpark Association Board of Directors announced the winners of this year’s Leading Edge Award on the second day of the WWA Virtual Show. Polin Waterparks has been recognized for its work on the Europe’s largest indoor waterpark named Suntago Water World at Park of Poland. That award was designed to recognize a park and supplier member who, through their combined efforts, brought a project, product, service or program to fruition, thereby creating industry innovation and leadership. WWA defines the honor as: «Awarded to individuals or parks for creativity in the development of new themes, facilities, programs, services or operational concepts in the water attractions industry; and to suppliers who have developed new concepts, products or services to the benefit of park members, their customers or the water attractions industry.»

Suntago Water World is a staggering 67,000 m2 waterpark that can hold up to 10,000 people for 365 days of the year. It offers 18 swimming pools with a total area of 3,500 square meters, 32 water slides totalling 3.2 kilometers in length (including Europe’s longest slide at 320 meters), 10 saunas and luxury spas, and a 40,000 square meter «tropical» garden complete with more than 700 real, imported palm trees and other plants from Malaysia, Florida and Costa Rica.It features more than a dozen of Polin’s signature waterslides. The colorful twisting tubes soar above the lush landscape of tropical plants and orchids inside the facility and includes 32 water slides totalling 3.2 kilometers in length (including Europe’s longest slide at 320 meters).

Polin Waterparks previously received WWA’s Leading Edge Award in 2014 as supplier partner of the Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, in Pattaya, Thailand. CN Amazone features 10 themed-entertainment zones with more than 25 rides. The water park also boasts captivating live and multimedia entertainment that incorporates the latest in interactive smart-screen technology.

Since receiving that award, more recently, Polin Waterparks was acknowledged with a 2016 Leading Edge Award during WWA’s event in New Orleans for expertise in innovation. Specifically, last year’s award recognized Polin’s «innovation in waterslide manufacturing that allows for artistic theming, unique patterns and sound effects.»

The WWA’s Board of Directors selected Polin Waterparks for the exclusive honor based on the company’s unique, pioneering and exclusive waterslide-manufacturing technologies, such as closed-molded manufacturing technology, Natural Light Effects, Special Pattern Effects, Patterned Translucency, Slide’nRoll, Translucent Slide Parts and new design options that allow parks to offer customized theming, storytelling, spectator appeal and an interactive rider experience.

In 2017, Polin’s partner in receiving the award, the world-class Land of Legends Theme Park in Antalya, Turkey, is the first Turkish theme park – and first in the EMEA (Europe, Middle Eastand Africa) region of the world – to ever be honored with a Leading Edge Award. The Land of Legends features a long and varied list of attractions – from a five-star hotel to a dolphinarium, a wildlife park, a theme park and its «Legend of Aqua waterpark» that sets the park apart.

Most recently, Polin has been awarded for its work on The Wave Coventry which is an indoor water park situated in Coventry in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Accommodating six slides into such a tight space required extraordinarily delicate design skills. Polin Waterparks needed to incorporate the building’s unique considerations into its slide designs.

Director of Marketing and Communications, Sohret Pakis says, «This recognition of our passionate efforts by WWA means a lot. We gratefully send all of our thanks to the WWA board of directors and congratulate all the winners who are passionate about serving and contributing to this amazing industry. Together we are strong and successful.»

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Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976 and has since grown into a leading company in the waterparks industry. Today Polin is a world leader in the design, production and installation of water parks and water-play attractions. Polin has completed 3,500 waterpark projects in 108 countries around the world and is the biggest waterslide supplier in Eurasia. Working with a wide variety of clients has helped Polin reach several milestones including installing the first waterparks in many countries and many other award-winning rides at parks with world-renowned reputations. More

For more info, visit www.polin.com.tr or contact Sohret Pakis at +90 262 656 64 67 or sohret.pakis@polin.com.tr.

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Foretellix Releases the World’s First ALKS Regulation Verification Package for Automated Driving Systems

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Foretellix today announced its new ALKS verification package, the world’s first commercial solution for the newly announced Automatic Lane-Keeping System (ALKS) regulation. The new package includes support of Mobileye…

TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Foretellix today announced its new ALKS verification package, the world’s first commercial solution for the newly announced Automatic Lane-Keeping System (ALKS) regulation. The new package includes support of Mobileye Responsibility-Sensitive Safety (RSS) following a successful joint demonstration of ALKS safety regulation and compliance flow. The new verification package will help automakers address the regulatory and certification requirements of ALKS automated driving systems. 

 

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Foretellix has recently released its novel ADAS & Highway solution that provides an out-of-the-box, comprehensive verification package from Level 2 driver-assist technologies to Level 4 highway-focused, fully autonomous solutions. With the introduction of the new package, the solution now includes the first-ever commercial implementation of new ALKS regulation by the UNECE, the world’s first Level 3 regulation.

In a joint demonstration with Mobileye, the ALKS verification package generated the required regulation scenarios and parameters and provided measurable metrics on the RSS controlled vehicle behavior. The package used Mobileye’s RSS model to ensure that the tested vehicle does not initiate dangerous situations and properly responds to dangerous situations initiated by other vehicles. These scenarios were varied over a wide range of parameter values, demonstrating that safety as well as regulatory requirements are met.

«We are excited to show how our Coverage Driven verification approach, combined with Mobileye’s RSS, helps bring the industry closer to the goal of measurable safety,» said Gil Amid, Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer and Foretellix co-founder.

«Regulators will require proof of a vehicle’s ability to avoid reasonably foreseeable and preventable collisions,» said Jack Weast, Vice President of AV standards at Mobileye. «The Foretellix Foretify approach using RSS gives OEMs a way to demonstrate compliance with the most advanced automated driving regulation in the world.» 

About Foretellix 
Foretellix is enabling the Digital Transformation of safety-critical automotive verification. Foretellix solutions uniquely scale to meet the challenge of verifying the safety of today’s increasingly complex driving systems. Foretellix was founded by a team of pioneers in measurable verification and validation combined with a highly automated and proven Coverage Driven Verification methodology broadly adopted in the semiconductor industry. They have adapted and tailored their approach for the safety verification and validation of ADAS and autonomous vehicles.

To learn more, visit www.foretellix.com/.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Accessory for Travelers (FED-2217)

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — «I needed a better way to keep my head upright when sleeping on an airplane,» said an inventor, from Tacoma, Wash., «so I invented the AIR-ZZZ HOODIE. My design enhances comfort, support and privacy while traveling.»

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PITTSBURGH, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — «I needed a better way to keep my head upright when sleeping on an airplane,» said an inventor, from Tacoma, Wash., «so I invented the AIR-ZZZ HOODIE. My design enhances comfort, support and privacy while traveling.»

The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to stabilize the head and neck while traveling. In doing so, it prevents the head from bobbing forward or to the sides. As a result, it could help to prevent stiffness and pain when sleeping in an upright position and it provides added privacy. The invention features a portable and versatile design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for travelers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.

The original design was submitted to the Seattle sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-FED-2217, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Global Motorsports Media and Technology Company ‘Motorsport Network’ to Relocate Headquarters to Magic City Innovation District In Miami

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Magic City Innovation District – Little Haiti (MCID) is pleased to announce that Motorsport Network, the global market leader for digital platforms at the heart of the auto racing and automotive worlds, will relocate to relocate its headquarters to Little Haiti, in what is considered Miami’s newest emerging neighborhood. This ground-up development will be purpose-built for the next generation of digital trailblazers, featuring…

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Magic City Innovation District – Little Haiti (MCID) is pleased to announce that Motorsport Network, the global market leader for digital platforms at the heart of the auto racing and automotive worlds, will relocate to relocate its headquarters to Little Haiti, in what is considered Miami’s newest emerging neighborhood. This ground-up development will be purpose-built for the next generation of digital trailblazers, featuring smart-office spaces, unparalleled amenities, networking opportunities and community connections that reflects Motorsport Network’s position as an early adopter in MCID.

«We are proud to have the world’s number one Motorsports digital news and entertainment network to the Magic City Innovation District – Little Haiti.  Motorsport Network represents the creative class that will spur innovative economic development and facilitate growth in Little Haiti,» said Neil Fairman Managing Partner of the MCID. 

The office building will consist of 370,000+ leasable square feet over twelve (12) stories and will be the first new office building at MCID. The organization will consolidate its existing Miami, Charlotte and Orlando offices into the top three floors of the new building that will be located at 5972 N.E. Fourth Ave, Miami, FL 33137. This location will also incorporate its Motorsport Games business as a tenant – which owns the NASCAR Heat video game and esports franchise, as well as the Le Mans Esport Series and many more – with flagship website Motorsport.com. Employing over 600 people worldwide, Motorsport Network is active in 15 different languages reaching billions of race fans each year.  

Motorsport Network’s Chief Financial Officer Carlos M. Ruiz, who will be relocating to Miami, said: «After living and working for decades in NYC, the attractions of living in Miami are very clear in terms of quality of life and from a financial standpoint. The new development of our headquarters, as part of the exciting Magic City Innovation District – Little Haiti, is perfect to consolidate our U.S. businesses. It’s also symbolic of the significance of what is being built in a neighborhood within this city with such a rich, cultural heritage and history, with a reimagining of what office spaces look like, featuring bespoke amenities in a creative media and technology-motivated environment for true innovators to thrive.»  

Recently, Lemon City Group LLC, purchased a commercial development parcel from MCID, who is revitalizing approximately 18 acres of underutilized industrial and vacant land located in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood.  MCID is a master planned urban community dedicated to technology, sustainability, health and wellness, and art and culture.  MCID is committed to bringing to life a unique mixed-use development that will be a self-sustaining economic engine in Little Haiti, one of the most vibrant areas of Miami with a uniquely rich cultural heritage. With a commitment to preserving the existing culture and fostering growth in the surrounding neighborhood, the project consists of residential, office, retail and hotel uses and is located just north of Wynwood and the Design District, adjacent to the MiMo district. The master planned development has direct access to I-95 and is only two blocks from Biscayne Boulevard within close proximity to Miami International Airport, Downtown Miami, Edgewater, Port Miami and Miami Beach. The property was also selected, in part, because of its proximity to a future commuter rail stop to be located at Martin Luther King Boulevard, NE 62nd Street, along the Northeast Corridor, which is adjacent to the Motorsport Network office building.  

About Magic City Innovation District (MCID)  
Magic City Innovation District is an innovation district focused on technology, sustainability, health and wellness and culture. MCID is revitalizing the Little Haiti and Little River neighborhoods to create a world-class destination. It will provide Miami a walkable, campus-like neighborhood where individuals from all demographic backgrounds can enjoy a quality life and re-write history on how communities live, work, play, and learn together. MCID will serve as a new model for future innovation districts and real estate development worldwide. 

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