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NCOA Launches Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas: Bilingual Tool to Prevent One of Greatest Health Risks to Older Adults

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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 21-25, 2020, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well, is launching Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas, an innovative online tool—available in both English and Spanish—that helps older adults assess their risk of falling and offers them a wealth of bilingual resources to stay safe.

The self-directed survey asks older adults 12 questions about their potential falls risk, such as balance and strength, medications, worry about falls, and past history of falls. A score of four or more indicates a risk for falls. After completing the screening, older adults receive their results by email, along with specific steps and resources to reduce their risk and advice on following up with their health care provider.

The checkup is built on NCOA’s deep expertise in falls prevention as leader of the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living, and the Falls Free® Initiative. NCOA has sponsored Falls Prevention Awareness Day in September for the past 12 years, and this year expanded the event to a full week to bring additional attention to this critical health issue and reach more older adults. As part of NCOA’s commitment to reaching the growing Hispanic and Latinx older adult community, the checkup and resources are also offered in Spanish.

«We want older adults to be their own agents of change in ensuring they age well, and the Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas empowers them to do just that by providing a simple, confidential assessment of their falls risks and proven methods to address them,» said Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging. «The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things, but one thing that’s still the same is falling is not a normal part of aging. There are steps older adults can take to reduce their risk. The online screening is an excellent first step in taking action»

One in four Americans aged 65+ falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries, such as hip fractures and brain injuries, for older adults. They are costly—in dollars and in impact on quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of growing older. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based programs, and community-clinical partnerships, the number of falls among older adults can be reduced substantially.

During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, NCOA will host Facebook live events in English and Spanish (https://www.facebook.com/NCOAging) featuring experts who will offer practical tips for older adults to stay safe. In addition, state and local members of the Falls Free Coalition will be sponsoring virtual events in communities across the country.

For more information, please visit www.ncoa.org/FallsPrevention, www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp, and www.ncoa.org/ChequeoContraCaídas.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

Falls CheckUp is an easy to use online survey that allows you to assess your falls risks and offers guidance on how to prevent one of the greatest health dangers for older adults.

Regular moderate exercise is a great way to reduce your falls risks, especially with activities that improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Learn more at ncoa.org.

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HiPhi X Launches First Programmable and Customizable Matrix Lighting System with PML and ISD Modules

SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — HiPhi, Human Horizons’ premium, smart, all-electric vehicle brand, is excited to announce that the HiPhi X will be equipped with the world’s first programmable and customizable matrix lighting system, comprising of dual-core lighting modules with Programmable Matrix Lighting (PML) and Intelligent Signal Display (ISD) panels. HiPhi X is designed for real-world applications with the capability to detect road environments and autonomously adjust accordingly.

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PML enables the projection of text, images, and video footage. The projections can be provided for various use cases including festival light shows, customizable user images, or movies.

PML is equipped with a built-in Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that contains a chipset which is able to directly control the lamp and its micro-mirrors. When the infrared camera detects a pedestrian or vehicle, the ECU will compute a solution within milliseconds based on its intelligent algorithms. The path and brightness of the light is changed by modifying the angle of the micro-mirrors, thereby allowing more or less adaptive lighting which ultimately provides for safer driving. HiPhi X is the first model in the industry to combine infrared night vision technology and smart headlamps in this way. The powerful night vision capability allows the PML to detect objects and people with more precision and allows the light to shine further. HiPhi X can simultaneously perform real-time detection on up to six entities including pedestrians and vehicles within 400 meters range at night.

HiPhi X utilizes a revolutionary liquid cooling system to efficiently remove excess heat. This ensures the car lights system continues to operate normally even with extreme external temperatures ranging from as low as -40 and high as 100 degrees Celsius.

The mechanism that controls the light and mirrors utilizes voltage instead of traditional hydraulic or mechanical method. This enables greater speed and accuracy and enhances service-life. PML also enables the projection of text, images, and video footage. The projections can be provided for various use cases including festival light shows, customizable user images, or movies.

With its unique Human Oriented Architecture (HOA), HiPhi X enables users to program their lights. They can customize them using the editing interface or mobile application. HOA is also able to accommodate over-the-air (OTA) updates.

PML enables the lights to adapt based on the speed of the vehicle; automatically switching between four driving lighting modes: standard low, urban high, standard high, and cluster high. It can also detect the driving conditions and adjust to six unique lighting features: vehicle tracking, trajectory prediction, lane departure warning, lane change alert.

HiPhi X utilizes a revolutionary liquid cooling system to efficiently remove excess heat. This ensures the vehicle lights system continues to operate normally even with extreme external temperatures ranging from as low as -40 and high as 100 degrees Celsius.

HiPhi X also deploys the world’s first mass-production ISD. The vehicle carries four LED Matrixes formed by 1712 LEDs; one on each corner. The ISD smart interactive light is designed with dynamic interactive graphics for seven primary driving situations: forward collision warning, rear collision warning, U-turn indicator, charging status monitor, vehicle lock reminder, remote control auto parking monitor, and pedestrian yield reminder.

HiPhi X will be launched this month at Auto China in Beijing, with production planned at the end of 2020, and delivery starting from 2021.

About HiPhi

HiPhi is a premium brand created by Human Horizons and enhanced by its users. HiPhi X is an EV product with a lightweight hybrid aluminum-steel construction and sustainable plant-based leathers and recyclable materials which are more sustainable.

About Human Horizons

Human Horizons is committed to innovative and leading intelligent mobility technologies as well as the industrialization of future-oriented smart vehicles. Furthermore, Human Horizons builds smart transportation technologies and contributes to the development of smart cities, which will further redefine human mobility.

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Used Car Market Size Worth $2,150.6 Billion By 2027 | CAGR: 5.5%: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The global used car market size is expected to reach USD 2,150.6 billion by 2027, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period. Rising technological advancements such as the implementation of digital technology in market and the use of artificial intelligence to improve online buying experience are expected to boost the market demand over the forecast period. Furthermore, the growing adoption of used electric and hybrid cars has become one of the noticeable trends in the last few years. The increased number of new Electric Vehicle (EV) and hybrid cars registered over the last few years is now flowing through into the market. For instance: European countries such as Germany, the U.K., Spain, and Austria have registered significant volume sales for petrol, EVs, and hybrid vehicles.

Key suggestions from the report:

Digitally generated leads with online sales channels are expected to attain prominence, and the brick and mortar/offline dealerships are expected to remain under severe pressure due to the COVID outbreak
The organized dealership is expected to withstand the demand for a used car and eventually expected to hold a major market share
Data analytics tools and artificial intelligence are assisting non-banking financial companies to bring ineffectiveness in the underwriting process. Used car dealers with this opportunity are tying up with the financial agencies, and this process will further help to make loans easily available for customers
The Asia Pacific market for used cars is expected to have significant growth over the forecast period, majorly due to the increasing supply base and demand for affordable used cars
The key market players are Alibaba Group (Alibaba.com); Asbury Automotive Group; Cox Automotive; TrueCar, Inc.; Hendrick Automotive Group; Group 1 Automotive Inc.; and eBay Inc.

Read 100 page research report with ToC on «Used Car Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Vehicle Type (Hybrid, Conventional, Electric), By Vendor Type, By Fuel Type, By Size, By Region, By Sales Channel, And Segment Forecasts, 2020 – 2027» at: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/used-car-market

Globally, the growth of online sales channels also changed the overall consumption of the used cars. As online automotive retailing accounts for the small percentage of total used car sales, there is a significant growth potential for this segment. Moreover, automotive dealers use their websites as a sales and marketing generation channel to drive buyers to the showroom floor where the consumers complete the purchase. However, nowadays, consumers are looking for eCommerce options for the entire purchase. Also, there is a rise in the number of digital sellers such as Vroom; Carvana Inc.; eBay Motors; and Shift Technologies Inc. that specifically cater to online vehicle buyers, and increase the competitiveness of the market.

Escalating investment in the SUV segment is also one of the key reasons which cater to the demand traction in the market. Luxury brands have invested in launching vehicles in the SUV segment to add to their existing sports collection inventory. With the availability of supply chain network of second-hand cars in the market, there is huge traction expected in terms of volume sales in the market. Additionally, the significant change in people transporting habits such as opting for individual mobility with own vehicle are expected to create great upsurge in the market.

Further, the COVID-19 outbreak will increase the demand for compact and mid sizes cars at affordable prices. With the fear of getting infected, people are opting for private transportations rather than public transportation. This is one of the key driving factors for the used car sales in this pandemic period and aftermath. Furthermore, one of the notable phenomena emerging nowadays is the sales of petrol vehicles as fossil fuels are cheaper with the outbreak. Also, the impact of COVID-19 is visible in the on the automotive industry with the sales surge in the market for used cars despite plummeted growth in the new car sales segment. Majority of the customers are looking for more affordable means of transport that would be safe, and reasonable to buy (both ergonomically and economically). With employment uncertainties and variable cash flows in the economies, individuals would prefer used cars over new cars.

Grand View Research has segmented the global used car market based on vehicle type, vendor type, fuel type, size, sales channel, and region:

Used Car Vehicle Type Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 – 2027)

Hybrid
Conventional
Electric

Used Car Vendor Type Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 – 2027)

Organized
Unorganized

Used Car Fuel Type Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 – 2027)

Diesel
Petrol
Others

Used Car Size Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 – 2027)

Compact Car
Mid-Sized
SUV

Used Car Sales Channel Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 – 2027)

Offline
Online

Used Car Regional Outlook (Shipment, Million Units; Revenue, USD Billion, 2016 – 2027)

North America

U.S.
Canada

Europe

U.K.
Germany
France
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
Japan
India

South America

Brazil

The Middle East and Africa (MEA)

List of Key Players of Used Car Market

Alibaba.com
Asbury Automotive Group
AutoNation Inc.
CarMax Business Services, LLC
Cox Automotive
eBay Inc.
Group 1 Automotive Inc.
Hendrick Automotive Group
LITHIA Motor Inc.
Scout24 AG
TrueCar, Inc

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DEKRA further expands its automotive testing and certification services in Asia

Expert Organization to invest in future technology

STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

Expert organization to acquire Movon test laboratories in South Korea
DEKRA strengthens position as global provider in growth market of automotive electromagnetic compatibility and radio frequency testing
EMC & RF testing is crucial to assure zero-interference since data exchange is key for connected,…

Expert Organization to invest in future technology

STUTTGART, Germany, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

Expert organization to acquire Movon test laboratories in South Korea
DEKRA strengthens position as global provider in growth market of automotive electromagnetic compatibility and radio frequency testing
EMC & RF testing is crucial to assure zero-interference since data exchange is key for connected, automated and electric driving and Internet of Things
Essential investment in international testing network comprising Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Mainland China, Taiwan, South Korea and the US

As of August 31, 2020, the global expert organization DEKRA and Movon Corporation signed an agreement to purchase the shares of the recently carved-out South Korean electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radiofrequency (RF) testing laboratories. Movon enjoys many years of experience in the EMC and RF testing of automotive electronics and, as the strategic player in this field, holds a strong market position in South Korea and an excellent global recognition from leading automotive OEMs. This acquisition sees DEKRA further expand its expertise in the booming market for EMC and RF testing, a key technology for connected, automated and electric driving. As cars today become increasingly connected, automated and electrified, electronic systems now account for almost 50% of their added value. And this figure is set to rise over the coming years. The current global EMC and RF testing market volume is estimated to be more than two billion Euro.

«The acquisition of the Movon laboratories is an important strategic step in further expanding our global automotive testing network» says CEO Stefan Kölbl, Chairman of the Management Board DEKRA e.V. and DEKRA SE. «We expect strong growth in the coming years in the Asian market and in EMC and RF testing, with annual growth rates in the upper single-digit range.» This step is also designed to support DEKRA’s increasingly comprehensive range of laboratory accreditations from car manufacturers (OEMs) in Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Europe and the US in the near future.

Movon is the only laboratory accredited for EMC testing in South Korea by domestic and foreign vehicle OEMs, which includes companies such as Volkswagen, GM, Ford, FCA, Jaguar Landrover, MAZDA and Hyundai. The customer base includes other renowned car manufacturers as well as many well-known Korean names from the supplier sector who manufacture vital electronic components.

«In our state of the art worldwide testing facilities we are able to test not only consumer electronics and IoT devices but also everything from automotive electronics through e-bikes to complete electrical vehicles» says the responsible deal maker Ivo Rauh, CTO and Member of the Management Board DEKRA SE, in charge of Services, Innovation and IT.

In addition to EMC and RF testing, international type approvals for mobile & wireless equipment for more than 190 countries and certifications for electrical products («KC» – Korean Certification) are also part of the service portfolio of the newly acquired company.

For all electric and electronic component, devices, systems and even whole vehicles and their components, regulations require that all products shall meet certain degree of electromagnetic compatibility compliance in order to ensure proper operation in their intended environment and to grant user safety. This prevents malfunctions, unsafe operation and accidents caused by electromagnetic effects on the on-board electronics (all driver assistance systems such as Brake or Distance Assist, ABS, airbags, etc.). «In the worst-case scenario, inadequate electromagnetic compatibility could cause safety-relevant electronic components to malfunction, potentially resulting in serious accidents,» says Kölbl. «The more vehicles become automated and connected in the future, the more important it is to conduct EMC and RF testing.»

DEKRA is already involved in product safety testing in Korea at its location in Seoul, especially in the area of explosion safety protection testing and certification of products used in hazardous locations.

DEKRA’s global EMC and RF laboratory network comprises primary locations in Germany (Stuttgart), in the Netherlands (Arnhem), Spain (Malaga), Mainland China (ten laboratories in all major industrial centers such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Suzhou), Taiwan (Linkou and Hsinchu) and the US (Sterling, Virginia).

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About DEKRA

DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for more than 90 years. Founded in 1925 in Berlin as Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein e.V., it is today one of the world’s leading expert organizations. DEKRA SE is a subsidiary of DEKRA e.V. and manages the Group’s operating business. In 2019, DEKRA generated sales totaling 3.4 billion euros. The company currently employs almost 44,000 people in approximately 60 countries on all six continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work for safety on the road, at work and at home. These services range from vehicle inspection and expert appraisals to claims services, industrial and building inspections, safety consultancy, testing and certification of products and systems, as well as training courses and temporary work. The vision for the company’s 100th birthday in 2025 is that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe world.

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El Ejército de Salvación de Estados Unidos se dispone a «rescatar la Navidad» debido al enorme impacto de la COVID-19

La mayor organización de servicios sociales del país comienza más temprano que nunca su emblemática campaña de recaudación de fondos para la temporada de fiestas, para satisfacer las crecientes necesidades

ALEXANDRIA, Va., 14 de septiembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Por primera vez en 130 años, el Ejército de Salvación (The Salvation Army) comienza temprano su campaña anual de recaudación de fondos para la temporada de fiestas, con el fin de rescatar la Navidad. Este año los fondos que la organización recauda mediante sus emblemáticos calderos rojos están en riesgo debido a la COVID-19, mientras que las solicitudes de servicios están en sus niveles históricos más elevados.

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Con base en el incremento de los servicios que ya se brindan en respuesta a la pandemia, la organización podría atender a una cifra hasta 155 % mayor de personas en 2020 con ayuda para la Navidad, por ejemplo a poner alimentos en la mesa, a pagar cuentas, a proporcionar albergue y a ayudar a colocar regalos al pie del arbolito, suponiendo que los recursos estén disponibles. Al mismo tiempo, debido al cierre de las tiendas minoristas, a que los consumidores llevan menos monedas y dinero en efectivo, y a la reducción en el tráfico peatonal, el Ejército de Salvación pudiera registrar un descenso de hasta el 50 % en la cantidad de fondos que recauda mediante los calderos rojos, lo cual limitaría su capacidad de prestar servicios a las personas más vulnerables. Para ponerlo en perspectiva, el año pasado se recaudaron $126 millones mediante unos 30,000 calderos rojos.

«Nuestra capacidad para recaudar cruciales fondos para atender a las personas necesitadas esta Navidad y después está en riesgo», declaró el comisionado Kenneth G. Hodder, comandante nacional del Ejército de Salvación. «Necesitamos a todas las personas que se nos puedan unir y asegurar que la temporada de fiestas sea brillante para millones de personas necesitadas. Le pedimos que ayude a rescatar la Navidad con nosotros prestando ayuda de cualquier forma que pueda. Nuestra esperanza es contrarrestar estos desafíos para satisfacer la creciente demanda de servicios en todo el país».

Desde marzo, el Ejército de Salvación de Estados Unidos (The Salvation Army USA) ha proporcionado más de 100 millones de comidas, 1.5 millones de noches en albergue seguro, y apoyo emocional y espiritual a más de 800,000 personas necesitadas. Ahora más que nunca, la organización hace que donar sea más sencillo y seguro, para apoyar a las personas más vulnerables de nuestro país:

La mejor manera de asegurar que estos servicios cruciales continúen es inscribirse en el Ejército del Amor (Love’s Army) con una donación mensual de sustento de $25 al mes.
Aunque este año habrá menos calderos rojos, algunos ya estarán afuera y seguirán funcionando hasta la temporada navideña. Para contribuir a garantizar la seguridad de todas las personas que tocan las campanas, de los donantes y de los socios, el Ejército de Salvación ha adoptado protocolos de seguridad obligatorios a escala nacional.
Done de manera digital con Apple Pay o Google Pay en cualquier caldero rojo en todo el país.
Pídale a Alexa de Amazon que done, diciendo: «Alexa, donate to The Salvation Army» («Alexa, dona al Ejército de Salvación») y luego especifique el monto.
Done cualquier monto texteando la palabra «KETTLES» al 91999.
Haga donativos materiales en grandes cantidades.
Adopte «ángeles» adicionales para dar esperanza y alegría a niños y familias necesitados mediante el programa Árbol de Ángeles (Angel Tree) del Ejército de Salvación.
Y en todo el país, inclusive con la presencia de personas que tocarán campanas en Michigan Avenue, en Chicago, los cuerpos locales del Ejército de Salvación crearán conciencia de la necesidad de rescatar la Navidad en sus comunidades.

El exitoso tema «Rescue» de la artista Lauren Daigle, quien ha ganado dos premios Grammy y cuyos éxitos musicales han alcanzado la categoría multiplatino, ejerce de himno de esta campaña, un acertado tema de fondo para la ayuda que el Ejército de Salvación brinda a más de 23 millones de personas al año.

Cada donación brinda ayuda y esperanza a las personas necesitadas, y todos los donativos se quedan en la comunidad donde se entregan. Visite RescueChristmas.org para donar o aprender más sobre cómo puede ayudar al Ejército de Salvación a rescatar la Navidad este año. Si necesita servicios o conoce a alguna persona necesitada, le rogamos visitar SalvationArmyUSA.org para encontrar una sede cerca de su localidad.

Acerca del Ejército de Salvación
El Ejército de Salvación (The Salvation Army) cada año ayuda a más de 23 millones de estadounidenses a superar la pobreza, la adicción y las dificultades económicas mediante una variedad de servicios sociales. Al proporcionar alimentos para las personas con hambre, ayuda de emergencia para los damnificados de desastres, rehabilitación para los que sufren de drogadicción y alcoholismo, y ropa y albergue para las personas necesitadas, el Ejército de Salvación practica la mayor bondad en 7,600 centros de actividades en todo el país. En la primera lista de las «organizaciones benéficas favoritas de Estados Unidos» publicada por The Chronicle of Philanthropy, el Ejército de Salvación fue clasificada como la mayor organización sin fines de lucro de servicio directo y financiamiento privado del país. Para más información, visite SalvationArmyUSA.org. Síganos en Twitter en @SalvationArmyUS y #DoingTheMostGood.

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The Salvation Army USA Sets Out to «Rescue Christmas» Due to Immense Impact of COVID-19

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID-19 while requests for services are at an all-time high.

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Based on the increase in services already provided in response to the pandemic, the organization could serve up to 155 percent more people in 2020 with Christmas assistance, including putting food on the table, paying bills, providing shelter and helping place gifts under the tree – assuming the resources are available. At the same time, due to the closing of retail stores, consumers carrying less cash and coins, and the decline in foot traffic, The Salvation Army could see up to a 50 percent decrease in funds raised through the red kettles, which would limit their capability to provide services for the most vulnerable. To put this in perspective, last year $126 million was raised through about 30,000 red kettles.

«Our ability to raise vital funds to serve those in need this Christmas and beyond is at risk,» said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army. «We need everyone who has the capacity to come alongside us and ensure that the holiday season is bright for millions. We’re asking you to help rescue Christmas with us by providing support in any way you can. Our hope is to offset these challenges to meet the increasing demand for services across our nation.»

Since March, The Salvation Army USA has provided more than 100 million meals, 1.5 million nights of safe shelter, and emotional and spiritual support to over 800,000 people. Now more than ever, they’re making it safer and simpler to donate in order to support the most vulnerable in our nation:

The best way to ensure that these vital services continue is to enlist in Love’s Army with a sustaining monthly gift of $25 per month.
To help ensure the safety of bell ringers, donors and partners, The Salvation Army has adopted nationally mandated safety protocols.
Donate digitally with Apple Pay or Google Pay at any red kettle across the country.
Ask Amazon Alexa to donate by saying, «Alexa, donate to The Salvation Army,» then specifying the amount.
Give any amount by texting «KETTLES» to 91999.
Donate physical gifts in bulk.
Adopt additional Angels to give hope and joy to kids and families in need through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
And across the nation, including bell ringers on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, local Salvation Army corps will be raising awareness of the need to rescue Christmas in their communities.

Two-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle’s hit «Rescue» serves as the anthem for this effort, a fitting soundtrack for the help that The Salvation Army provides to more than 23 million people a year.

Every donation provides help and hope to those in need, and all gifts stay within the community in which they are given. Visit RescueChristmas.org to donate or learn more about how you can help The Salvation Army rescue Christmas this year. If you need services or know of someone in need, please visit SalvationArmyUSA.org to find a location near you.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of «America’s Favorite Charities» by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.

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Strongest Car Brain Determined on the First Day of 2020i-VISTA Grand Challenge

CHONGQING, China, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — «Go!» At 9 a.m. on September 12th, with the referee’s order, «2020i-VISTA Grand Challenge» kicked off in Lijia Park of China General Technology Group and China Automotive Technology and Research Center, Chongqing. On the first day of the Grand Challenge, Yuanzhen Team, formed by Northwestern Polytechnical University and Jiangsu…

The organizer of the 2020i-VISTA Grand Challenge planned a nearly 6 kilometers track in the 3.5 square-kilometer arena in Lijia Park. The challenge scenarios simulate L4-L5 automatic driving of typical Chongqing urban traffic, with complex road conditions such as tunnels and hump-back bridges. Many random scenarios were set, such as traffic lights, pedestrians running a red light, jaywalkers, and traffic flow when merging to a main road. It also set up the scenarios fusing automatic driving and 5G C-V2X, such as pedestrian crossing (V2I) and ambulance avoidance (V2V). The challenge also tested the vehicle’s «human-like driving» ability, such as the driving speed when passing an intersection under a green light, the driving speed at an intersection without signal lights and pedestrian on the sidewalk, parking service, automatic underground parking, etc.

Among the 15 professional teams that entered the final, 14 teams, including Tsinghua University, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC), finished the race successfully. The Yuanzhen Team won the champion. The Mr JAC Commercial Vehicle Team from JAC came second only by 1.6 points. The Jinglong No.1 Team from Robotics College of Beijing Union University won the third place.

A Virtual Simulation Challenge was newly added. The simulation scenarios include L4 automatic driving in the park and high-grade automatic driving on the highway. All the scenarios come from «i-Scenario», a Chinese Typical Driving Scenarios Library of the Intelligent Connected Technology of CAERI.

According to the schedule, the ADAS Challenge will be held in Lijia Baiyun Lake Park on September 13th. 22 consumer players with their production cars will compete in AEB automatic braking and APS automatic parking. The Commercialization Process Challenge will be held in Lijia Jinhai Avenue on September 14th.

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Honda, Andretti Autosport Sweep Mid-Ohio Closer

LEXINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda drivers and teams – led by the Andretti Autosport trio of Colton Herta, Alexander Rossi and Ryan Hunter-Reay – dominated the second half of the Honda Indy 200 doubleheader at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, sweeping the top five finishing positions in Sunday’s second 75-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race of the weekend.

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Honda drivers and teams – led by the Andretti Autosport trio of Colton Herta (center}, Alexander Rossi (left) and Ryan Hunter-Reay – dominated the second half of the Honda Indy 200 doubleheader at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, sweeping the top five finishing positions in Sunday’s second 75-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race of the weekend.

With seven wins in 11 races this season, Honda continues to lead the IndyCar Manufacturers’ Championship, with an unofficial total of 911 points to 824 points for Chevrolet, as the company seeks a third consecutive manufacturers’ title in 2020. Today’s race was the second podium sweep for Honda this season, as Takuma Sato led a 1-4 finish for Honda drivers at last month’s Indianapolis 500.

Scoring his first win of 2020, but the fourth Indy car win in just the second year of his career, Herta led 57 of the 75 laps today, resisting an early challenge from fellow Honda driver and championship points leader Scott Dixon, then maintaining a narrow, but consistent advantage over his teammates Rossi and Hunter-Reay to the finish. For Andretti Autosport, the 1-2-3 sweep was the first for the team since the 2005 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Finishing second and third, respectively, Rossi and Hunter-Reay fought for position throughout the day, but running identical strategies and with clean pit stops for both, ran in virtual lock step once Rossi passed his teammate during the opening stint of the race. Graham Rahal came from 12^th on the grid to finish fourth, while Marcus Ericsson gained 10 positions in an impressive run in the opening laps to complete the top five finishers for Honda.

While dueling with Rossi and Hunter-Reay following the first round of pit stops, championship leader Dixon survived a spin exiting turn one to recover in 19^th. He then spent the rest of the day working his way through the field to finish 10^th and maintain an unofficial lead of 72 points in the Drivers’ Championship battle after 11 of 14 races.

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Following this weekend’s Honda Indy 200 doubleheader at Mid-Ohio, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes the next two weekends off, before resuming October 2-3 for the Indy Harvest GP, the final doubleheader and penultimate race weekend of 2020, on the road course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started first, finished first; first win of 2020 and fourth career win: «I’m so happy. We’ve been knocking on the door [of a victory] almost every weekend. We’ve had the pace, but for some reason or another, something has gone wrong. But we finally put everything together. Got the pole this morning, the entire Capstone Andretti crew produced a stellar car and a Honda/Andretti 1-2-3, so happy to be powered by Honda. Now we just need to be finishing on the podium on every other weekend. It seems like we’re only on the podium when we win. So if we can fill in those other races with seconds and thirds, I’ll be very happy then.»

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started 10^th, finished second: «I’m just so happy for Andretti Autosport, Michael [Andretti] and everyone on the team. It’s been a terrible year for us, so to have a good day today, huge hats off to Colton and the ’88’ guys, and for the team to sweep the podium for the first time since 2005 is very cool. We’re just focusing on race wins at this point, and really trying to build a good foundation for next year. I think we’re doing that right now, so this is definitely a step in the right direction. It’s great to be running up front again.»

Ryan Hunter-Reay (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started eighth, finished third: «The race was all right. Alex [Rossi] and I both had a great start, and fought the whole way. The guys did a great job in pit lane, and it was nice to have a solid day. The team needed it. We’ll pick up from here and hopefully keep this momentum rolling.»

Graham Rahal (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda) Started 12^th, finished fourth: «I think we had the pace [to win], and our Fifth Third Bank guys did a great job. I’m extremely pleased with the way the weekend went, it was a strong two days. I think we’ll be very competitive at [the next race] at Indy, I expect we’ll be in contention [for the wins] there. It was great to have the crowd [the circuit was allowed] here. Thanks to everyone who came.»

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started third, finished 10^th; unofficially leads drivers’ championship by 72 points with three races remaining: «We tried to set up the car so that the tires would remain strong throughout a long run, so our cold [tire] pressures were really low. We struggled on the restarts as a result, so I got a little aggressive, hit the ‘overtake’ button on the exit of Turn One and just had way too much Honda power there, so it just spun the tires and spun the car. Total rookie mistake, and I’m so bummed for the team, it’s a mistake I shouldn’t have made. Fortunately, we were able to fight our way back up to 10^th, but it should’ve been a much better [championship] points day.»

Allen Miller (Race Team Principal, Honda Performance Development) on today’s seventh Honda win of 2020: «What a great day for Honda at Mid-Ohio, the home race for all of our Ohio associates. Honda power was on full display for everyone to see today. Congratulations to Colton [Herta] and everyone at Andretti Autosport for their dominating 1-2-3 podium sweep. Graham [Rahal] produced another excellent performance and showed that he is coming on strong in the final races of the season; and Scott Dixon fought his way back through the field. Just a great day for everyone, and we hope all our fans can return in full force here next year.»

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Honda Indy 200
Circuit:                       Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.258-mile road course) Lexington, Ohio
2019 Winner:            Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) 115.837 mph average speed
Weather:                   Mostly sunny, overnight and morning showers, 72 degrees F

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Casio to Release EDIFICE Collaboration Models with Scuderia AlphaTauri

TOKYO, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of new additions to the EDIFICE line of high-performance metal chronographs based on the brand concept of «Speed and Intelligence.» The new EQB-1100AT and ECB-20AT watches are collaboration models with Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One team, winner of the 2020 Italian GP.

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Casio had been an official partner of the Scuderia Toro Rosso since 2016. The EQB-1100AT and ECB-20AT collaboration models are the first since the team changed its name to Scuderia AlphaTauri in this season. The dials feature a gradated navy blue and white color scheme, taking after the Scuderia AlphaTauri team colors and exactly the same navy blue as the EDIFICE brand color. The ECB-20AT features a navy blue case and band. Both models are inscribed with the team logo on the dial, case back, and band, part of a design that is infused with the world view of Scuderia AlphaTauri.

The EQB-1100AT features a thin 9.6 mm case and an octagonal bezel combined with carbonused extensively in motorsports. The watch can simultaneously display the time in two cities. The ECB-20AT is equipped with a Schedule Timer, with the addition of a leather band inscribed with the team logo. On both models, the face is made of scratch-resistant sapphire crystaltough enough for team mechanics.. The watches also automatically adjust the time when paired with a smartphone using a dedicated app. Both models are inscribed with the team logo on the dial, case back, and band, part of a design that is infused with the world view of Scuderia AlphaTauri. These are special collaboration models that support team members who travel around the world and need to schedule things down to the minute.

Scuderia AlphaTauri

Based in Italy, Scuderia AlphaTauri is a racing team whose roster is filled with up-and-coming young drivers. This season, the team just changed its name from Scuderia Toro Rosso. The team brings its youthful energy, racing cars powered by outstanding technological innovation, and the passionate pursuit of speed to the Formula One circuit. Believing these qualities perfectly match the EDIFICE brand concept, Casio has been an official team partner since 2016.

EDIFICE: https://www.edifice-watches.com/

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