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Larger Than Life Whale Exhibit Coming to Clearwater Marine Aquarium

CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In honor of World Whale Day this Sunday, Clearwater Marine Aquarium proudly announces a fully immersive new exhibition that explores the fascinating world of these marine mammals.

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Whales: Living with Giants will occupy 20,000 sq ft. of space in CMA’s newly expanded visitor center. The activities include multi-media exhibits, a virtual reality experience, walk-through life size whale gallery, kid’s interactive zone, and a theater featuring whale related films and speakers. The exhibit runs March 13 through August 31.

«This exhibit brings our guests into an undersea experience where they come eye to eye with a wide variety of whale species found in Florida waters,» said Dr. James «Buddy» Powell, Executive Director of CMA’s Research Institute. «It’s especially timely with the recent ground-breaking discovery of an entirely new whale species not far from CMA off the Florida gulf coast.» Powell continued, «The discovery of the Rice’s whale, previously thought to be a type of Brydes whale, and the fact that it is already considered endangered is a stark reminder of how much we still have to learn from these beautiful creatures and the impact they have on our shared environment.»

For many years, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute scientists and biologists have been working with NOAA and other partners to track, monitor, and protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. «This exhibition is significant not only because it is bringing to light CMA’s work to preserve a whale species, but we will be debuting a remarkable discovery – Gulf of Mexico Bryde’s whale (Rice’s whale) species,» said Laura Engleby, Marine Mammal Branch Chief, NOAA Fisheries Southeast. «We truly appreciate the collaboration of our partners to educate the public through engaging experiences like this exhibition.»

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is also partnering with virtual reality entertainment group Immotion to bring a fully-immersive VR theatre complete with motion-platform seating to CMA during the exhibit. Guests will take on the role of marine biologists to observe and be immersed among wild, giant Humpback whales by way of virtual reality. An interactive pre-show area primes the guests with information about the animals before they embark on their adventure.

«We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with Clearwater Marine Aquarium on this milestone installation,» said Group Commercial Director, Rod Findley. «We’re honored to be part of the first exhibit to go into the new expansion at the aquarium. It’s a bold step to give their guests the newest and most immersive experiences.»

Clearwater Marine Aquarium recently underwent an $80 million expansion project complete with a visitor center and 1.5 million gallon dolphin habitat which opened to the public in October.

Visitors can book tickets and learn more at cmaquarium.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Kelsy Long, Director of Media Relations, at klong@cmaquarium.org.

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Meeting Elon Musk’s Challenge to «Hodl The Rainforest»

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In a recent Tweet, the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, challenged us all to «hodl the rainforest.» In crypto parlance the implication is that we all need to protect the rainforests that remain to us and future generations. The Universal Protocol Alliance (UPA), a coalition of leading blockchain companies including Bittrex Global, CertiK, Fifth Era, Hard Yaka, Ledger, Trovio, SFOX and Uphold, have responded, and today are excited to announce that «hodling the rainforest» is now possible through a unique technological breakthrough: tokenized and transparently substantiated certified voluntary carbon credits. It turns out that crypto can save the rainforest.

Today, Universal Carbon (UPCO2) the world’s first tradable REDD+ carbon credit token becomes the first environmental crypto commodity to be listed on Bittrex Global – the leading Liechtenstein-based digital asset trading platform.

«We are excited to be providing every Bittrex Global user with access to UPCO2,» said Tom Albright, CEO, Bittrex Global. «With this important new listing, we’re enabling institutional and retail investors to both invest in the appreciation of carbon credits and offset carbon footprints while helping to save the world’s rainforests.«

Launched December 1st 2020, each UPCO2 Token represents one tonne of CO2 pollution averted by a certified REDD+ project preventing rainforest loss or degradation. Every token is backed by a digital certificate issued by Verra and other international standards agencies, which allows certified projects to turn their greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions into tradable carbon credits.

In the lead-up to the creation of UPCO2 and BTC0 (an ERC-20 wrapped carbon neutral bitcoin), the UP Alliance consulted many of the world’s leading carbon experts, ultimately forming the UP Carbon Foundation. The UP Carbon Foundation’s role will be to ensure that the carbon credits underlying UPCO2 are diverse, of unimpeachable quality, and, where possible through block issuance, the money paid for fully performed credits can immediately flow into the expansion of protected acreage.

UPA Chairman, Matthew Le Merle said: «We believe Universal Carbon is the best way to achieve the mission of protecting the world’s remaining rainforests and are excited that Bittrex Global agrees. We plan to jointly submit our technological breakthrough for one of the X Prize Foundation awards that Elon Musk is sponsoring.«

«UPA is proud to have made Elon’s vision a reality. Hodling the rainforests is a critical and tremendous start, as they are the lungs of the world and under siege… but with the advent of digital carbon credits, an entire world of possibilities open up, creating an efficient conduit for market forces to deliver outsize results precisely where they’re most needed.» concluded Le Merle.

About Bittrex Global

Bittrex Global offers customers access to one of the most secure digital asset trading platforms and digital wallet infrastructures in the world.  Bittrex Global provides a great experience for professional and novice customers alike, enabling the purchase of both cryptocurrency and tokenized stock. For more information please visit: https://global.bittrex.com/

About Universal Protocol Alliance

Universal Protocol Alliance’s vision is that every asset class will be digitized and tokenized. We are an alliance of like-minded cryptocurrency companies and blockchain pioneers including Bittrex Global, CertiK, Fifth Era, Hard Yaka, Trovio, Ledger, SFOX and Uphold. We know how to tokenize and transparently substantiate any asset. Our mission is to build out the world’s leading tokenization platform, ushering in a new era in finance. Learn more at www.universalprotocol.io

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ADP Canada National Employment Report: Employment in Canada Decreased by 231,200 Jobs in January 2021

TORONTO, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Employment in Canada decreased by 231,200 jobs from December to January according to the January ADP^®Canada National Employment Report. Broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, the ADP Canada National Employment Report is produced by the ADP Research Institute^®. The report, which is derived from actual ADP payroll data, measures the change in total…

January 2021 Report Highlights*

Total Canada Nonfarm Payroll Employment¹: -231,200

Industry Snapshot:

– Goods Producing:

Manufacturing -17,900
Construction -45,400
Natural Resources and Mining -1,700

– Service Providing:

Trade/Transportation and Utilities -62,600
Information -3,100
Finance/Real Estate -5,900
Professional/Business Services     -17,500
– Professional/Technical     2,200
– Management of Companies     -1,200
– Administrative and Support     -18,600
Education & Health Care    -11,400
– Educational Services     8,300
– Health Care     -19,800
Leisure and Hospitality -55,100
Other Services² -10,600

* Sum of components may not equal total, due to rounding.

«January reported a decrease in jobs, the largest decrease since May 2020 during the lockdown period,» said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP. «The surge in COVID-19 cases and public health restrictions resulted in mass layoffs. Job losses were reported in every sector, led by trade, transportation and utilities; leisure and hospitality; and construction.»

The December total of jobs added was revised from -28,800 to 338,200.

The February 2021 ADP Canada National Employment Report will be released at 8:30a.m.ET on March 18, 2021.

About the ADP Canada National Employment Report
The ADP Canada National Employment Report is a monthly measure of the change in total Canada nonfarm payroll employment derived from actual, anonymous payroll data of client companies served by ADP Canada. The report, which measures more than two million workers in Canada, is produced by the ADP Research Institute^®, a specialized group within the company that provides insights around employment trends and workforce strategy.

Each month, the ADP Research Institute issues the ADP Canada National Employment Report as part of the company’s commitment to adding deeper insights into the labour market in Canada and providing businesses, governments and others with a source of credible and valuable information. The ADP Canada National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge.

For a description of the underlying data and the statistical model used to create this report, please see «ADP Canada National Employment Report: Development Methodology».

About the ADP Research Institute
The mission of the ADP Research Institute is to generate data-driven discoveries about the world of work, and to derive reliable economic indicators from these insights. We offer these findings to the world at large as our unique contribution to making the world of work better and more productive, and to bring greater awareness to the economy at large.

About ADP (NASDAQ: ADP)
Designing better ways to work through cutting-edge products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential. HR, Talent, Time Management, Benefits and Payroll. Informed by data and designed for people. Learn more at ADP.com

ADP, the ADP logo, Always Designing for People and the ADP Research Institute are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

¹ Including 14 industries (cf. report methodology)
² Including public administration

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Dallas TX, Suffolk County NY, and Virginia Beach VA use Salesforce for their COVID-19 Economic Assistance and Recovery

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 2020 was a challenging year to which several local government agencies rose to the occasion to ensure their citizens were being served. Counties are working tirelessly to improve resident – government interactions across every channel and Cities are serving residents while empowering employees to excel at their jobs. Both are enabling cross-agency collaboration and empowering a remote workforce to provide faster, easier, smarter government services.

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Suffolk County New York, City of Virginia Beach Virginia, and City of Dallas Texas were among the list of local governments who drove and continue to drive their digital initiatives forward. Suffolk County NY launched their 311 call center taking a phased approach, enabling their platform to also be utilized when the County was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Suffolk 311 system became the way the County managed their response with citizens and businesses. The County also launched their citizen facing self service web portal as another channel for citizens and businesses for COVID-19 response. Suffolk is re-opening and expanding departments using 311 to include Human Services.

Suffolk has 63 active Service Request types configured in the 311 Capsule including service request types for Covid-19. The county is required to provide shared services for other jurisdictions within the County. Users can be alerted to which jurisdiction owns that specific issue at that location. The multi-jurisdictional functionality allows for more flexibility and configurability of the distribution of tickets could be adjusted as things evolve. Multi-jurisdictional functionality also provides the ability to track constituent issues to meet needs and security options to limit views of information as required by the county.

Dallas, Texas ranked in the top 10 most populous cities in the United States, needed to rapidly implement enterprise level, scalable, Low Code/No Code platform-based solutions to provide uncompromised customer service to the Public and a safe environment for their employees. The City of Dallas successfully launched three critical applications to aid with tackling and providing the technology support needed for city employees to serve their constituents during COVID-19. Success for The City of Dallas means, city wide proactive reporting, public appointment scheduling with city departments online, and increasingly digitized forms and applications. City of Dallas departments currently leveraging these solutions include 311, Community Care, and Code Compliance. These apps play a crucial role in supporting the city as they continue to serve their constituents during these challenging times.

Virginia Beach, one of the nation’s top award winning digital cities, placed third in the Annual Digital Government survey in 2020. When the City sought an off-the-shelf, configurable software-as-a-service system to aid in COVID-19 relief, they turned to the recently purchased 311 Capsule CRM solution and repurposed that traditional 311 solution project to meet their urgent pandemic response needs. Launched on time and on budget by Incapsulate, the City has remotely deployed this project in multiple phases, prioritizing COVID-19 response. The first phase focused on short-term rentals and COVID-19 donations and disaster relief. Virginia Beach equipped their Emergency Communications and Citizen Services operations with the ability to review and accept community-based donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies.

In the second phase, the City implemented COVID-19 a suite of Financial Relief Applications (Public Utilities Payment Assistance) and the Board of Commissioner Online Appointment Scheduler. Virginia Beach is leveraging the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for two COVID-19 relief fund programs: City Services Bill Pandemic Relief, VA State CARES relief and Emergency Debt Repayment Plan. Citizens who lost their jobs or income due to COVID-19 may use the online portal to submit and track their applications for assistance. Departments are empowered to collaborate on application review, validation and approval. The reporting process is streamlined by collecting and processing applicant progress reports digitally. Virginia Beach also implemented Incapsulate’s Remote Appointment Scheduling Application, which helps digitize the delivery of mission-critical services provided by the City’s Commissioner of the Revenue.

The latest phase includes the City’s COVID-19 Vaccine Management System. The City of Virginia Beach stands ready to support the Virginia Department of Health’s vaccination program, as the system integrates with the State of Virginia’s Vaccine systems. Residents are able to pre-register online and input their information to generate a request for the vaccine that is then sent to the state health department. Online notifications are then sent to residents to schedule an appointment. The city also provides relevant information on the availability of the vaccine, who is eligible and where they can go to get vaccinated.

In 2021 local government agencies continue to rise to the occasion to ensure their citizens are being served. As we have seen with Suffolk, Dallas and Virginia Beach; cities and counties are working tirelessly to improve resident – government interactions across every channel. They continue to enable cross-agency collaboration and empower a remote workforce to provide faster, easier, smarter government services.

About Incapsulate
Since 2008, Incapsulate has helped organizations realize true digital transformation and achieve lasting results with the Salesforce Platform. With expertise in a wide range of cloud-based technologies, agile methodologies, digital analytics, and mobile solutions, we serve clients ranging from the Fortune 500 companies to Federal, State & Local governments across the United States. As of January 1st, 2021, Incapsulate has over 200 employees, with over 450 Salesforce Technical Certifications, and an additional 50 technical certifications in other cloud platforms. Incapsulate is a Certified Partner of Mulesoft, Vlocity, Tableau, Clariti, Box, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services and ESRI. Headquartered in Washington DC, Incapsulate has additional offices in Boston, Toronto, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad.

For more information please contact Incapsulate at
info@incapsulate.com

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CO(2) Utilization Will Be a $550 Billion Market by 2040

BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The global market size for CO₂ utilization will reach a market value of $70 billion by 2030, increasing to $550 billion by 2040. In its newest report, «CO₂ Capture & Utilization: The Emergence of a Carbon Economy,» Lux Research, a global provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services, forecasts the adoption of CO₂ utilization in the buildings, chemicals, materials, fuels, and food sectors.

Despite unprecedented action against climate change over the past decade, global emissions witnessed steady growth and only fell in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. All projections have emissions returning to their upward trajectory unless drastic measures are taken across the entire energy system. While CO₂ is a significant contributor to climate change, interest in a potential carbon economy is growing from governments, industry, and the investment community. Carbon capture and utilization remains a crucial technology to not only remove but even recycle CO₂ from the atmosphere.

CO₂ can convert into six types of products: building materials, chemicals, carbon additives, fuels, polymers, and proteins. «The projected growth will be driven by the building materials sector. For example, CO₂ can be used to produce aggregates to mix with cement or injected directly into wet concrete for curing,» explains Runeel Daliah, Analyst at Lux Research and the lead author of the report. «Building materials will become the largest sector for CO₂ utilization, capturing 86% of the total market value by 2040. Technologies for CO₂ utilization in the building industry have low technical barriers – adoption will only be impeded by regulatory constraints.»

«Fuels, chemicals, and carbon additives provide vast potential for CO₂ utilization, but it will not be reached without extensive innovation or regulatory support for widespread adoption,» adds Daliah. «The polymers and protein sectors will remain niche applications of CO₂ utilization despite the expected success of the technology in these sectors. Successful deployment for polymers remains small, while CO₂ utilization for proteins is still in the development stage, with adoption driven by the rising demand for alternative proteins.»

Lux’s new report shows the vast promise CO₂ capture and utilization holds for recycling CO₂ emissions into valuable products. For more information on this research, download the report Executive Summary.

Media Contact:
Jessica Bonner
617-502-5319

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DEKRA Opens First Vehicle Inspection Station In Mexico

ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The first DEKRA-powered vehicle inspection station in Mexico has opened in Guadalajara. The global leader in the field will open five additional stations in Guadalajara by May 2021, bringing 240 new jobs to Mexico’s second largest city.

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The stations are a critical element of Jalisco Respira, a state program to reduce emissions and improve air quality. «Requiring vehicles to undergo state-of-the-art emission checks is an example of how Jalisco continues to lead by example as we protect our natural resources to secure the environmental and economic health of future generations,» said Enrique Alfaro Ramírez, Governor of Jalisco.

The stations will be operated by DEKRA and managed by the state’s Ministry of Environment and Territory Development (SEMADET). The new DEKRA stations will offer comprehensive emission inspections for traditional and diesel fuel vehicles, including all state and municipal vehicles, as well as commercial vehicles. «We are committed to improving air quality in our communities and creating a safer world,» said Bert Zoetbrood, President and Chief Regional Offer of DEKRA Americas. «We are also committed to best-in-class partnership, which allowed us to open this station five months ahead of schedule by working closely with our partners at SEMADET.»

Located in central Guadalajara, the new station is the first privately-operated vehicle inspection station in the state of Jalisco. The new station’s seven lanes are projected to handle 65,000 inspections in 2021 and grow to more than 100,000 per year in the future. Once open, the six DEKRA-powered stations in Guadalajara will include 42 lanes and are expected to handle a total of 600,000 inspections each year.

«DEKRA is recognized as the world’s leading vehicle testing company, performing more than 27 million inspections annually,» said Stan Zurkiewicz, Chief Operating Officer and Member of the Management Board of DEKRA S.E. «We are honored to bring our high-quality service and reputation for integrity to our new customers in Mexico as we continue to expand the DEKRA footprint globally.»

ABOUT DEKRA NORTH AMERICA

DEKRA NORTH AMERICA protects people, assets, and our community by providing comprehensive testing, inspection, certification and consulting services around the globe. DEKRA NORTH AMERICA is a service unit of DEKRA S.E., a global leader in safety since 1925 with over 45,000 employees in 60 countries across all six continents.

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Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Announces Completion Of Recapitalization

MIAMI, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the «Company», «we», «us», or «SBS») announced today the completion of its recapitalization and the closing of its previously announced offering of $310 million in aggregate principal amount of its senior secured notes due 2026 (the «Notes»).

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The Company used the net proceeds of this offering along with cash on hand (i) to repay its 12.5% senior secured notes due 2017, (ii) along with certain other consideration, to repurchase and/or redeem all of its outstanding 10 3/4% Series B cumulative exchangeable redeemable preferred stock (the «Series B Preferred Stock») and (iii) to pay related fees and expenses.

In connection with the closing and the completion of its recapitalization, the Company formally settled certain litigation relating to the Series B Preferred Stock that was pending in the Delaware Court of Chancery.

«SBS is pleased to have executed on this recapitalization,» stated Raúl Alarcón, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SBS.

«Looking forward, we are uniquely positioned to continue the successful expansion of our Latino entertainment platform and the industry-leading operating margins, ratings performance and aggregate audience growth of our audio, video, digital and experiential business units. Our commitment to the Hispanic market remains, as it has for nearly four decades, unwavering. We will continue serving Hispanics nationwide – as well as the advertisers that target their dynamic purchasing power and growing social, cultural and political influence,» added Alarcón.

The Notes and the related guarantees were offered in the United States to persons reasonably believed to be «qualified institutional buyers» pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the «Securities Act»), and to persons outside of the United States in compliance with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Notes and the related guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities laws, and unless so registered, may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

Advisors

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acted as legal advisor to the Company.

RBC Capital Markets, LLC («RBC») acted as financial advisor to the Company. RBC was represented by Latham & Watkins LLP.

Important Information

This press release is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offering, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release does not constitute a redemption notice for the Series B Preferred Stock and is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the Series B Preferred Stock.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 290 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the words «anticipate,» «believe,» «continue,» «could,» «estimate,» «expect,» «intend,» «may,» «might,» «objective,» «ongoing,» «plan,» «predict,» «project,» «potential,» «should,» «will,» or «would,» and/or the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology intended to identify statements about the future. They appear in this press release and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations. These statements, by their nature, involve substantial risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of important factors, including, but not limited to, our substantial indebtedness and high leverage, our highly competitive industry, our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our dependency on revenue and operating income from a limited number of markets, unpredictability of sales in the advertising industry, our ability to attract listeners, viewers and advertisers to our broadcast radio and television operations, the popularity and appeal of our content, our ability to maintain and renew distribution agreements, impact from tax reform and any new tax legislation, our ability to respond to rapid changes in technology, content creation, services and standards, our ability to protect our business from cybersecurity risks, performance of key employees, on-air talent and program hosts, reputational damage to our brands and legal or governmental proceedings and regulatory and other legislative compliance, including compliance with the Federal Communications Commission. All forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and risk factors and there can be no assurance that the actual results, events or developments referenced herein will occur or be realized. We do not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Contacts:
Analysts and Investors
José I. Molina
Chief Financial Officer
(305) 441-6901

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Dalrada Financial Corporation Launches LikidoVOLT® Independent Power Generators With 90% Clean Energy Efficiency Range

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Dalrada Financial Corp. (OTCQB: DFCO, «Dalrada») is excited to announce the accelerated production of its LikidoVOLT^® Clean Energy family of generators. This revolutionary and proprietary technology is made possible by leveraging FTC’s latest innovations to provide…

Energy efficiencies exceeding 90%
Utilizes dry fuel sources (propane or natural gas)
Continuous 24/7 runtime
Power generation options from 15 kW – 250 kW
Complements the LikidoONE^® and LikidoCRYO^® for additional energy savings

As natural disasters and resulting power outages continue, Dalrada has worked to solve this real-world problem

Brian Bonar, CEO of Dalrada states, «As natural disasters and resulting power outages continue, Dalrada has worked to solve this real-world problem. LikidoVOLT clean energy generator products are designed as an alternative continuous power source, independent of utility provided power, that limits and reduces carbon emissions. Dalrada’s mission is to aid businesses and the public by providing clean sustainable power for everyday use resulting in a significant cost savings as well as a way to be prepared for natural disasters.»

In North American manufacturing partnership with Tongrun International’s independently owned and managed facility located in Bonham, Texas, LikidoVOLT is Dalrada’s proprietary and revolutionary design that incorporates an extremely energy efficient alternator, licensed by FTC, that converts mechanical energy to either AC or DC electrical energy. LikidoVOLT has received significant interest from Dalrada’s customers. The Company’s clean energy generator products are scheduled to ship by the end of Q2 of 2021.

For additional information, visit https://likido.net

About Likido Limited

Likido^® is an international technology company, developing advanced solutions for the harvesting and recycling of energy. Using its novel heat pump systems (patent pending), Likido^® is revolutionizing the renewable energy sector with the provision of innovative modular process technologies to maximize the capture and reuse of thermal energy for integrated heating and cooling applications. With uses across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors Likido^® seeks to provide cost savings and to minimize carbon emissions across supply chains. Likido’s novel technologies enable the effective recovery and recycling of process energy, mitigating against climate change and enhancing quality of life through the provision of low-carbon heating and cooling systems. For more information, please visit www.likido.net.

About Dalrada (DFCO)

Dalrada Financial Corp. (OTCQB: DFCO, «Dalrada») solves real-world problems by producing innovation-focused and technologically centered solutions on a global level. Delivering next-generation manufacturing, engineering, technology, and healthcare products and services designed to propel growth, Dalrada is a team of industry experts and an organization built upon a strong foundation of financial capital. The Company and its subsidiaries are positioned for stable long-term growth through intelligent market research, sound business acumen, and established operational infrastructure. For more information, visit www.dalrada.com or call 1-858-283-1253.

Disclaimer

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future revenues and sales projections, plans for future financing, the ability to meet operational milestones, marketing arrangements and plans, and shipments to and regulatory approvals in international markets. Such statements reflect management’s current views, are based on certain assumptions, and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, our ability to obtain additional financing that will allow us to continue our current and future operations and whether demand for our products and services in domestic and international markets will continue to expand. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact the Company’s success are more fully disclosed in the Company’s most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC»), including its annual report on Form 10-K.

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Voto Latino and Media Matters for America Launch $22 Million Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to the threat of mis- and disinformation on democracy and public health, Voto Latino, the largest Latinx voter registration organization in the U.S., and Media Matters for America, the nation’s premier media watchdog organization, are announcing the launch of the Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab. The collaborative effort will work to better understand and strategically combat misinformation at all stages and on all mediums,…

The Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab will be chaired by Voto Latino co-founding President and CEO María Teresa Kumar, Media Matters for America President and CEO Angelo Carusone and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez. It will, for the first time, establish the systems and network necessary to help combat mis- and disinformation that further polarizes and isolates Latinx voters.

The need for this initiative is clear. In the months leading up to the 2020 general election, voters were subject to higher levels of mis- and disinformation than ever before. Spanish and English language voter fraud misinformation, fear mongering tactics, and disinformation about COVID-19 spread throughout the media and on mainstream social platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp, YouTube, and other online communities. This included a significant increase in false information targeting communities of color, disproportionately impacting Spanish-speaking audiences over the age of 40.

«For decades, disinformation has been a weapon that corrupt governments in failing states use against their own people,» said Voto Latino’s Maria Teresa Kumar. «But now that same weapon is aimed at the most vulnerable in the United States, exploiting some officials’ moral weakness and social media’s deliberate lawlessness to sow greater distrust of our critical institutions than ever before. The spread of lies around the COVID vaccine is proof positive that disinformation has become a life and death issue if not curbed and addressed.»

The Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab is the largest investment in combatting disinformation in Latinx communities to date. It will combine Media Matters’ media intelligence and disinformation expertise with Voto Latino’s deep knowledge of Latinx communities and digital-first savviness to inoculate impacted audiences across all mediums against targeted misinformation. As part of this effort, Media Matters will expand its monitoring of Spanish-language media and online communities, which a dedicated team will analyze to produce research that will catalyze strategic communications actions for Voto Latino. Voto Latino will invest heavily in data and infrastructure needed to effectively identify and communicate with at-risk Latinx voters.

«Whether its public health, political campaigns or policy debates – the way the media approaches the issue will greatly influence the outcome,» said Media Matters President Angelo Carusone. «The right-wing sphere has spent years building a misinformation machine to target the Latinx community, which has resulted in a rising tide of disinformation. Despite how overwhelming it may seem, it is both possible and absolutely necessary to confront misinformation head on. This partnership will provide an essential check on that rising tide of disinformation.»

In addition to Media Matters and Voto Latino, former DNC Chairman Tom Perez, the son of first-generation immigrants from the Dominican Republic, will lend his voice and support to the effort to combat misleading information targeting the Latinx community.

«Misinformation targeting the Latino community is a very real and growing threat. We’ve got to address this threat head on with a substantial, focused, and concerted effort. That’s why I am so excited to be a part of this Voto Latino/Media Matters partnership. It leverages Media Matters’ unique capacities and expertise at media monitoring and research with Voto Latino’s extraordinary organizing and strategic communications capabilities,» added Tom Perez. This is the kind of lasting investment in communications infrastructure within the Latino community that is necessary to respond to the threat of misinformation as well as harness durable political and civic power.»

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power.

Media Matters for America is a nonprofit media watchdog dedicated to monitoring and exposing conservative misinformation. Through real-time monitoring, comprehensive research and analysis, and rapid response work, Media Matters combats lies, propaganda, and extremism to ensure that all Americans have access to truthful information.

CONTACT:
Danny Friedman, dfriedman@votolatino.org
Laura Keiter, LKeiter@mediamatters.org

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Noble Announces the Opening of Element by Westin Nashville | West End Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Noble Investment Group («Noble») today announced the opening of new LEED-certified <a target="_blank"…

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Noble Investment Group («Noble») today announced the opening of new LEED-certified Element Nashville Vanderbilt West End, the newest addition to Marriott International’s eco-conscious Element by Westin^® brand. The upscale hotel is a part of the vibrant oneC1TY community in the renowned West End neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee.

Element by Westin has redefined the longer stay experience featuring an open and modern outdoor-inspired design which includes an open-air terrace, saline infinity pool, and street level dining and retail. The hotels 175 spacious studio and one-bedroom suites feature spa-inspired bathrooms, fully equipped in-room kitchens, and Westin’s signature Heavenly® Beds to ensure a great night’s sleep. The Element Nashville Vanderbilt West End provides complimentary Rise breakfast with healthful options, and curated eco-friendly amenities which help enable guests to maintain everyday healthy habits, no matter the length of stay.

Element by Westin also features Studio Commons, a unique rooming concept where guests have the option to share a kitchen and living area with family or friends with up to four private adjoining rooms. Operated by Aimbridge Hospitality, the hotel ensures a healthy, safe stay corresponding to Marriott’s Commitment to Clean along with Aimbridge’s AIMClean protocols which include best-in-class safety standards.

«We’re excited to deliver a distinctive upscale experience for our guests whether for short or longer stays,» says General Manager Philip Forte. «From our welcoming open spaces to our wellness-focused amenities, we are proud to bring the renowned Element by Westin brand to Nashville.»

Designed for the active, outdoor-minded traveler, the Element Nashville Vanderbilt West End features an all-natural saline rooftop pool and the Backyard Grill courtyard with mountain views, poolside seating, and lush greenery. Guests can also get a workout in at the 24-hour Motion Fitness center with cardio machine and free weights, or are welcomed to participate in Element’s Bikes to Borrow program where you can borrow bicycles, free of charge, along with safety helmets.

Get a taste of the Music City while staying at Element Nashville Vanderbilt West End and its premier location on City Boulevard near Vanderbilt University, Music Row, and Ryman Auditorium. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is also nearby. Nashville is home to a thriving music and arts scene, but its outdoor attractions also make the city a can’t-miss destination. Element Nashville offers scenic views of the city’s naturescapes and easy access to outdoor activities like Cumberland Caverns, the Parthenon at Centennial Park, and Nashville walking, biking, and paddling tours.

Element Nashville Vanderbilt West End has two onsite meeting and event venues with a combined 1,420 square feet of space. Guests hosting events at this new hotel can enjoy flexible setups, AV equipment, and inspiring natural tones. Travelers can prep for events at the 24-hour onsite business center offering print, copy, and mail services. Nashville’s reputation as a bachelorette destination offers unique opportunities for event hosting, and Element Nashville Vanderbilt is poised to provide exceptional experiences with onsite planners, event packages, and spacious accommodations for attendees. The hotel will implement enhanced health protocols to instill confidence to best meet the needs of meeting and event attendees.

Element Nashville Vanderbilt West End is an exciting addition to the thriving Nashville community. To learn more about the hotel, visit marriott.com/bnaew.

About Element by Westin^®With more than 60 extended stay hotels across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa, Element Hotels is designed for today’s healthy, active traveler who wants to maintain a balanced lifestyle while on the road. For more information, visit www.elementhotels.com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram. Element is proud to participate in the award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy. With loyalty at its core, Marriott Bonvoy connects 30 extraordinary brands, and provides members experiences which they can book directly through Marriott International, making exploring the world more rewarding and memorable than ever before. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit www.marriottbonvoy.com.

About Noble
Founded in 1993, Noble is a minority-owned, industry-leading real estate investment manager specializing in upscale hotels throughout the United States. Through its private real estate funds, Noble has invested $4 billion in communities throughout the country, creating thousands of jobs. As an institutional fiduciary to foremost pensions plans, university endowments, and foundations, Noble’s endeavors help to preserve and grow our limited partners’ capital, which assists in providing retirement benefits for our country’s teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, other pensioners, and financial resources for students to attend college. For more information, please visit www.nobleinvestment.com

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