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NYU Langone Health realiza con éxito el primer trasplante de cara y doble trasplante de manos del mundo

Éxito quirúrgico histórico a pesar de la inquietante amenaza derivada de la pandemia de COVID-19

NUEVA YORK, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Un equipo de cirugía de NYU Langone Health realizó un trasplante de cara y doble trasplante de manos a un residente de <span…

Éxito quirúrgico histórico a pesar de la inquietante amenaza derivada de la pandemia de COVID-19

NUEVA YORK, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Un equipo de cirugía de NYU Langone Health realizó un trasplante de cara y doble trasplante de manos a un residente de Nueva Jersey de 22 años, que sufrió quemaduras graves en un terrible accidente automovilístico. La cirugía incluyó el trasplante de ambas manos y de toda la cara de un solo donante. Este supuso el primer caso de trasplante combinado de su clase realizado con éxito en el mundo.

La cirugía, que comenzó la mañana del miércoles 12 de agosto, duró aproximadamente 23 horas, un tiempo total de cirugía más corto que el trasplante solo de cara más reciente de NYU Langone para Cameron Underwood, realizado en 2018. Un equipo de más de 140 profesionales de la salud, integrado por cirujanos, enfermeros y demás personal, estuvo una vez más bajo la dirección de Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, el profesor de Cirugía Plástica Reconstructiva de Helen L. Kimmel, jefe del Departamento de Cirugía Plástica de Hansjörg Wyss en NYU Langone.

El receptor en este caso reciente es Joe DiMeo de Clark, NJ, que sufrió quemaduras de tercer grado en más del 80 por ciento de su cuerpo debido a un accidente automovilístico ocurrido en julio de 2018. A pesar de someterse aproximadamente a 20 cirugías reconstructivas, DiMeo tenía lesiones extensas —incluidas yemas de los dedos amputadas, cicatrices faciales graves y ausencia de labios o párpados— que afectaban a su visión y sus actividades diarias, y limitaban gravemente su capacidad para llevar una vida funcional e independiente.

«Joe fue un candidato ideal para este procedimiento; está extremadamente motivado y decidido a recuperar la independencia que perdió después de su accidente», dice Rodriguez. «Gracias al apoyo institucional que recibimos aquí en NYU Langone y a un equipo de primer nivel comprometido a brindar la mejor atención a nuestro paciente, hemos logrado un gran compromiso que demuestra que podemos seguir asumiendo nuevos desafíos y avanzando en el campo de los trasplantes.»

Un nuevo capítulo para un programa pionero

Este es el cuarto trasplante de cara realizado bajo la dirección de Rodriguez y el primer trasplante de manos bajo su dirección. Aunque se sabe que se han realizado otros dos intentos de trasplante de cara y manos simultáneamente, en cada caso hubo un desenlace adverso: Un paciente falleció finalmente por complicaciones infecciosas y otro precisó la extirpación de las manos después de que no prosperaran.

«Fundamentalmente, consideré que se trataba del mismo tipo de ejercicio quirúrgico que nuestros trasplantes de cara realizados con éxito anteriormente», dice Rodriguez. «No vi ninguna razón por la que no pudiéramos lograr este resultado para ayudar a mejorar la función y la calidad de vida de Joe.»

Al igual que en todas las operaciones de trasplante, los cirujanos intentaron completar el procedimiento lo antes posible para limitar el tiempo de isquemia o el tiempo durante el que el tejido donado no recibía suministro de sangre. La cirugía se orquestó con precisión para conectar los tejidos rápidamente y garantizar un resultado óptimo para el receptor y para los otros órganos vitales puestos a disposición por el donante.

Cómo superar la pandemia de COVID-19

Tan solo tres meses después de que DiMeo fuera incluido en la lista de donación de órganos de la Red Unificada de Donación de Órganos (UNOS) en octubre de 2019, se identificó el primer caso de coronavirus en Estados Unidos. En marzo, se interrumpieron las cirugías programadas en Nueva York. Los profesionales médicos de la ciudad de Nueva York, incluidos los miembros del equipo de trasplante de cara y manos de NYU Langone, fueron reasignados a trabajar en unidades de COVID-19 a medida que aumentaba el número de casos positivos.

A pesar de las necesidades adicionales durante este tiempo, el equipo quirúrgico principal siguió realizando de forma segura ensayos mensuales para garantizar una operación sin contratiempos cuando llegara el momento. DiMeo estuvo en la lista durante solo 10 meses antes de que se identificara a un donante; el tiempo total transcurrido desde que se produjeron los daños hasta el trasplante fue de 2 años.

Una aguja en un pajar

Debido a las múltiples transfusiones de sangre e injertos de piel vitales que DiMeo recibió después del accidente inicial, su sistema inmunitario estaba muy sensibilizado. Su panel reactivo de anticuerpos (PRA, por sus siglas en inglés), que revela el porcentaje de donantes que rechazaría el receptor, fue del 94 por ciento, lo que se traducía en que solo tenía un 6 por ciento de probabilidades de encontrar un donante compatible. Añadiendo otros factores, como la estructura ósea y un tono de piel adecuado, significaba que «encontrar el donante perfecto para Joe era como encontrar una aguja en un pajar», dice Rodriguez.

A nivel local, fue LiveOnNY, la organización de recuperación de órganos para el área metropolitana de Nueva York y miembro de UNOS, quien lideró los esfuerzos por encontrar un donante para DiMeo. Con el fin de aumentar el grupo de posibles donantes, NYU Langone amplió la búsqueda de donantes a las agencias de obtención de órganos en todo el país. La coincidencia exacta para DiMeo fue identificada finalmente por Gift of Life, el programa regional de donantes de órganos que presta servicios en el sur de Nueva Jersey, Pensilvania y Delaware. Luego de que Rodriguez viajara a Delaware para realizar una serie de evaluaciones, el cuerpo del donante fue trasladado a NYU Langone para la cirugía de trasplante.

«El Programa de Donantes Gift of Life se enorgullece de haber colaborado con un equipo tan distinguido de profesionales médicos en el primer trasplante de cara y bilateral de manos en la historia de los EE. UU. Felicitamos a nuestros colegas de NYU Langone Health por este hito médico pionero y estamos encantados de escuchar que el paciente está evolucionando tan bien», dice Richard D. Hasz, Jr., MFS, CPTC, vicepresidente de servicios clínicos, Programa de Donantes Gift of Life. «Este trasplante fue posible gracias a que una familia altruista dijo sí a esta donación única. La madre del donante sostiene que se siente orgullosa y reconfortada al saber que su hijo ha podido ayudar a otro joven, así como salvar y curar a otros a través de la donación de sus órganos y tejidos. Dice que su hijo será siempre su ángel. Gift of Life agradece la perdurable generosidad de la familia del donante y rinde homenaje al donante heroico. Fue un honor coordinar la donación en su nombre y aportar nuestro liderazgo nacional y experiencia en la obtención de órganos y la coordinación de estas donaciones excepcionales y complejas para ayudar a sanar y transformar la vida de un joven. Nuestros pensamientos están con la familia del donante y el receptor, para que encuentren la curación y esperanza que son posibles gracias a la donación».

En opinión de Helen Irving, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de LiveOnNY, «El Dr. Rodriguez y el equipo de trasplantes de NYU Langone siguen demostrando que la donación y el trasplante de órganos es un campo en constante expansión que continúa ayudando a las personas de maneras nuevas y emocionantes». «Es importante recordar que nada de esto sería posible sin la generosidad del donante del órgano, que decidió ofrecer el regalo de la vida. Este es un trabajo pionero que continuará salvando vidas a medida que más neoyorquinos se inscriban en el Registro Donate Life del Estado de Nueva York.»

Avances científicos y tecnológicos

En colaboración con Depuy Synthes y Materialise, gran parte de la planificación prequirúrgica y la propia cirugía se basaron en tecnología de vanguardia. El uso de la planificación quirúrgica computarizada 3D y de guías de corte específicas del paciente impresas en 3D garantizó la alineación perfecta de los huesos y que las placas y los tornillos implantables estuvieran en la mejor posición para fijar la cara y las manos injertadas a DiMeo. Las colaboraciones fueron una parte integral del éxito de la cirugía.

La cirugía de DiMeo fue la primera de este tipo que se realizó en el nuevo Pabellón Kimmel de NYU Langone, que fue inaugurado en junio de 2018. La tecnología de vanguardia y los quirófanos expansivos permitieron que seis equipos quirúrgicos altamente cualificados —uno para cada mano y otro para la cara tanto del donante como del receptor— operaran simultáneamente tanto en el quirófano del donante como en el del receptor.

«Practicamos la cirugía casi una docena de veces a lo largo de un año, y en los quirófanos teníamos equipos que garantizaban que todos siguieran los pasos exactamente para no saltarse un latido ni salirse de la secuencia. Al final, salió mejor de lo que esperaba», dice Rodriguez.

Los equipos siguieron un programa bien calibrado para trasplantar y reconstruir las manos y la cara del donante a DiMeo. Rodriguez y su equipo de 16 cirujanos (y un equipo de quirófano compuesto por otros 80 profesionales) realizaron el trasplante de:

  • ambas manos hasta la mitad del antebrazo, incluidos el radio y el cúbito, 3 nervios dominantes de la mano, 6 vasos que precisan conexiones vasculares y 21 tendones
  • la cara completa que incluye la frente, las cejas, ambas orejas, nariz, párpados, labios y segmentos subyacentes de cráneo, mejilla, nariz y barbilla

Desde entonces, Rodríguez le ha realizado a DiMeo varias intervenciones quirúrgicas de seguimiento menos extensas para optimizar sus resultados funcionales y estéticos.

Los avances en la monitorización del sistema inmunitario permitieron la coincidencia satisfactoria inicial, así como la ausencia de episodios de rechazo de DiMeo hasta la fecha. «Al igual que hicimos con nuestros receptores de trasplante de cara anteriores, utilizamos de nuevo nuestra pauta de inmunosupresión única para el trasplante de la cara y las manos de Joe», dice Bruce E. Gelb, MD, cirujano de trasplantes de NYU Langone. «Gracias a una estrecha vigilancia del sistema inmunitario, hemos podido evitar el rechazo precoz y adaptar con seguridad el tratamiento inmunodepresor de Joe específicamente para él.»

Además, Rodriguez colaboró con el centro avanzado de servicios de medios en 3-D de NYU, LaGuardia Studio, para crear sustituciones impresas en 3-D de la cara y las manos del donante con el fin de restaurar la integridad de la identidad del donante después de retirar los órganos. Tradicionalmente se había utilizado una alternativa de silicona moldeada pintada a mano. Hay pocas impresoras en el mundo iguales a la de LaGuardia, que imprime con 60.000 colores.

Un paciente decidido a recuperarse

Después de la cirugía, DiMeo pasó varias semanas en NYU Langone, primero en la unidad de cuidados intensivos y luego continuando su recuperación en la unidad de rehabilitación de Rusk para pacientes internados de NYU Langone. Fue dado de alta el 24 de noviembre para que permaneciera en un departamento cercano provisto por myFace, la organización asociada a NYU Langone que brinda a las personas con diferencias craneofaciales atención integral mediante el financiamiento de cuidados médicos, quirúrgicos y dentales, apoyo psicosocial, transporte y alojamiento. Desde allí, continuó con la rehabilitación ambulatoria, que incluía terapia física, ocupacional y del habla.

«Las necesidades de rehabilitación de Joe son mayores que las de cualquiera de nuestros pacientes anteriores de trasplante facial», dice Rodriguez. «Con el elemento adicional de la terapia manual, Joe ha realizado hasta cinco horas de rehabilitación por día, y constantemente hace esfuerzos para conseguir más. Está completamente enfocado en su objetivo de obtener una mayor independencia y libertad.»

Los protocolos de terapia manual de DiMeo fueron creados por fisioterapeutas y terapeutas ocupacionales en Rusk Rehabilitation de NYU Langone. «Debido a los injertos de piel que recibió después de su accidente inicial, Joe tenía necesidades muy específicas y diseñamos nuestro protocolo pensando en él», dice April D. O’Connell, OT/L, especialista clínico en rehabilitación de manos y extremidades superiores. «En definitiva, todo lo que hacemos con él persigue el objetivo de que vuelva a realizar las actividades cotidianas que disfrutaba antes, como comer y vestirse, levantar pesas y jugar al golf.»

DiMeo mantiene una actitud positiva y sigue centrado en recuperar los aspectos vitales que perdió tras su accidente de 2018. Está agradecido por lo que su donante y la familia de este han hecho por él durante un momento de gran dificultad también para ellos.

«Este es un regalo que se recibe una vez en la vida, y espero que la familia pueda tener algún consuelo sabiendo que parte del donante vive en mí», dice DiMeo. «Mis padres y yo estamos muy agradecidos de haber tenido esta segunda oportunidad. También estamos increíblemente agradecidos al Dr. Rodriguez y al equipo de terapeutas, enfermeros y cirujanos que me ayudaron a llegar donde estoy hoy.»

A aquellas personas que podrían estar sufriendo lesiones debilitantes similares, DiMeo les recomienda considerar el trasplante de cara o manos: «Si yo puedo hacerlo, tú también puedes».

Entrevistas y materiales multimedia disponibles

Se pueden solicitar entrevistas y materiales multimedia, como fotografías previas y posteriores, el paquete de B-Roll y un vídeo de visualización quirúrgica tridimensional.

Consultas de los medios:

Kate Malenczak
Teléfono: 646-754-7367
kate.malenczak@nyulangone.org

Joe DiMeo received a face and double hand transplant on August 12, 2020. This progress photo was taken almost six months after the historic operation.

 

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Urge Chinese to eat less meat to ‘change the world’? Stop passing the buck

BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on meat consumption and environmental issues:

 

TIME magazine recently published an article titled «How China could change the…

BEIJING, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on meat consumption and environmental issues:

TIME magazine recently published an article titled «How China could change the world by taking meat off the menu.»

It gives an overview of the development of plant-based meat in China. Seemingly objective, the author linked China’s meat consumption with global environmental issues between the lines, implying that China should and can put its weight behind the plant-based meat industry and cut meat consumption.

However, the author deliberately ignores an important fact: per capita consumption of meat in China is well below levels seen in Europe and America.

In light of eating habits and spending power, people in China don’t eat meat every day or every single meal, compared with European and American countries where meat consumption has a larger place in culture and tradition. OECD data shows that in 2014, the three countries with the highest per capita meat consumption were Australia (90.3kg), the United States (90.1kg), and Argentina (86.6kg), while the average consumption in the EU countries is 64.9kg. In light of these figures, China’s per capita meat consumption of 49.8kg ranks behind many Western countries.

In recent years, some Western media have tended to play up China’s meat consumption. TIME’s article is nothing new. In 2016, the Washington Post reported on the updated set of dietary guidelines released by the Chinese government, but its focus was on how the new recommendations had the potential to reduce China’s meat consumption, or at least slow its growth, which in turn it said would help put a substantial dent in global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2018, the Atlantic published a piece with the headline «China’s love for meat is threatening its green movement,» while in 2019, an article from the Economist stated that «The planet needs China to curb its appetite for meat.»

These articles sensationalized beliefs around the ideas that «China’s meat consumption is high» and «China could change the world by eating less meat.» They maintained that China should take a large portion of responsibility for environmental issues and accused China of being the «biggest environmental destroyer,» trying to pass the buck on how their own practices affect the environment.

China has always advocated and taken action in trying to solve environmental problems in different ways. For example, China has promoted frugality nationwide and launched campaigns to curb food waste, which effectively reduces energy consumption, including those related to meat. China’s total installed capacity for renewable energy currently accounts for 30% of the entire world’s volume and the proof of its afforestation efforts and making the country greener are for all to see. In 2019, China’s carbon emission intensity dropped by 48.1% compared with 2005 and achieved its 2020 emission reduction targets ahead of schedule. After the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement, China once again made a new emission reduction commitment. It can be said that China has tangible evidence of its contributions to addressing climate change.

Environmental issues should be taken seriously by all humanity, but paying more attention to the issue doesn’t mean asking any country to simply «eat less meat.» It’s better to unite and do one’s part, rather than shifting responsibility onto others. Saving the planet is not the responsibility of China alone. To change the world requires the joint efforts of the whole world.

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Vince Camuto «Illuminare Intensa»

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Renowned lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto and leading global beauty company Parlux LTD, debut the brand’s latest fragrance, Illuminare Intensa. The fragrance conveys effortless elegance and bold beauty that radiates within all…

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Renowned lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto and leading global beauty company Parlux LTD, debut the brand’s latest fragrance, Illuminare Intensa. The fragrance conveys effortless elegance and bold beauty that radiates within all women. 

The face of the brand, Jasmine Sanders, (a.k.a Golden Barbie), returns for this striking ad campaign shot by acclaimed photographer James Macari. An influencer and industry ‘It’ girl, Jasmine perfectly embodies the essence and powerful femininity of the Illuminare Intensa woman.

Illuminare Intensa’s rich floral composition conveys confidence and sensuality that takes the fragrance to a new level. An assortment of spices and midnight orchid blend with warm pink pepper and juicy damson plum notes, creating an unexpected yet undeniably captivating aura around its wearer. Sensually radiant, this aroma features a heart full of petals bursting with a bold long-lasting scent, which is richly feminine and deliciously intense.

Givaudan Perfumer Christine Hassan states, «I wanted to create a rich, more intense version of the original scent, which was inspired by the beauty and resiliency of plum blossoms. This unique blend of notes is symbolic of a woman’s inner strength and ability to take on everyday challenges with radiance, confidence and passion.»

Fragrance Notes:

  • Top – lemon, damson plum accord, pink pepper
  • Heart – orris, midnight orchid
  • Dry –sandalwood, amber, vanilla

Taking cues from the original illuminare silhouette and inspired by the glassworks of Murano, Italy, the bottle encapsulates the feminine curves and nuances of a woman. An asymmetrical organic shape is featured within the outer molded glass structure and the gold metalized cap sparks bright elegance against the deep plum hues. The carton compliments the bottle with organic waves of plum tones and a gold foil logo. 

Illuminare Intensa is available in select retailers, Macy’s.com and VinceCamuto.com. The 100 mL Eau de Parfum is priced at $98 USD. 

ABOUT VINCE CAMUTO
Vince Camuto is an aspirational lifestyle brand known for its signature craftsmanship and stand-out style. Sexy, bold and youthful, the acclaimed designer brand blends European styling with on-trend details and an element of sophistication. The brand has successfully transcended its distinctive women’s collections and today offers a broad range of products including footwear, apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as fragrance and home decor. The brand can be found in department stores and specialty retailers across North America and select international regions, as well as, online and on vincecamuto.com.

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Parlux LTD, a leading global beauty company, designs, manufactures, markets and distributes prestige fragrances and related products since 1987. It is ranked among the Top 100 Cosmetic and Fragrance companies globally and holds the licenses for notable fragrance brands including: Tommy Bahama, Vince Camuto, Pierre Cardin, Kenneth Cole, Paris Hilton, Sofia Vergara, and Jason Wu, among others. Parlux LTD is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Perfumania Holdings Inc., an independent national, vertically integrated wholesale distributor and specialty retailer of fragrances and related products.

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OnlineGambling.com Calculates 4.2 Billion Gallons of Water Needed to Produce the Avocados Consumed During the Big Game on Sunday

SWATAR, Malta, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With stadiums closed, fans are forced to celebrate the biggest football game of the year from the comfort of their home. Not only is it the biggest sport event in America; it also breaks records for another reason – avocado consumption! Ahead of event day, every 6 minutes a truck of avocados leaves Mexico bound for the USA. <a target="_blank"…

SWATAR, Malta, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With stadiums closed, fans are forced to celebrate the biggest football game of the year from the comfort of their home. Not only is it the biggest sport event in America; it also breaks records for another reason – avocado consumption! Ahead of event day, every 6 minutes a truck of avocados leaves Mexico bound for the USA. OnlineGambling.com investigates what America’s love of guac means for water-usage.

Avocados: The «Green Gold» Market

A staggering 70 million avocados will be eaten on gameday, accounting for 7% of the annual avocado consumption.

The Transparency Market Research has predicted that the global avocado market will be valued at $21.5 bn by 2026, increasing by 5.9% each year. On Instagram, hashtags of «avocado toast» and «guacamole» have been used 1.7 million and 2.5 million times! Reports of ‘Avocado Hand‘ have steadily risen over time, spiking every year on gameday!

Growing Avocados and Water for Gameday:

An avocado requires 60 gallons of water (272 litres) to produce. This means that on gameday a monumental 4.2 billion gallons (19.04 billion litres) of water is needed to grow the avocados consumed.

How this compares to everyday activities

  • Showers: 4.2 billion gallons of water is equivalent to a shower lasting 3620 years
  • Laundry: 70 million avocados use the same water as 1 billion loads
  • Coffee: equivalent to 152 billion cups of coffee, that is a daily coffee for every American for a year!

Furthermore, 4.2 billion gallons is enough water to fill 698 sea-worlds or 7,616 Olympic swimming pools. 

Impact to Environment and Society

The environmental impact of the »green gold» is well documented. With 95% of avocados consumed in USA produced in Mexico, especially the Michoacán state where intensive production has caused environmental impact as «water is exported within the fruit and is lost to the local ecosystem where the fruit was grown.«

The Sustainable Food Trust also warns »with global temperatures rising and water becoming scarce, this has serious impacts on local communities who do not have access to drinking water.» 

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ConnectEO Network Launches Out of Beta to Enable Exclusive Collaboration Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ConnectEO Network, a vetted digital community that connects entrepreneurs to opportunities, today announced its official launch out of beta. Leveraging unique algorithms, ConnectEO Network curates matches between entrepreneurs specifically tailored to each user’s business…

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ConnectEO Network, a vetted digital community that connects entrepreneurs to opportunities, today announced its official launch out of beta. Leveraging unique algorithms, ConnectEO Network curates matches between entrepreneurs specifically tailored to each user’s business needs in an effort to support their business and increase longevity. The platform creates sustainable businesses by providing a space for entrepreneurs to collaborate with like-minded creators to expand their businesses, obtain business resources and build meaningful, revenue-generating relationships. The company aims to create and maintain a community which will promote shared business growth, longevity and increase access to opportunity. 

«After years of exploration, conversations, and research, I decided to create ConnectEO Network as a tool to democratize access to business resources in an effort to create ownership and close the wealth gap,» said Erin Person, Founder of ConnectEO Network. «Through strategic collaboration and community, we’re working to enable 1 million entrepreneurs of color to build sustained businesses by 2023. We’re incredibly proud to create connections and provide critical resources for entrepreneurs to succeed and collectively shape the future, especially in today’s business climate.»

An entrepreneur’s network plays a direct role in the success of their startup and robust connections are not always accessible as they are often based on socioeconomic class, race, gender, and education. ConnectEO Network was launched to remove these barriers and create connections that would not otherwise exist. By allowing users to make revenue-building connections based on business similarities and needs, entrepreneurs of all stages have the opportunity to scale alongside fellow like-minded entrepreneurs to build more sustained businesses. In addition to providing a space for entrepreneurs to access new opportunities, ConnectEO Network also offers exclusive content, business training and education, along with community networking events and workshops.

«ConnectEO has been a pivotal and resourceful tool to increase my business reach. The user-friendly platform allows me to easily connect with goal-oriented individuals to provide and attain professional business services. I’ve made great connections including a professional, finance expert that I am excited to be working with in 2021,» said Vineetha Kommaredi, Founder of Viktor Kilo. «I’m excited to utilize ConnectEO as a professional tool that streamlines the networking and business leads processes.»

ConnectEO Network serves entrepreneurs in various stages of their business who have a desire to learn from and help each other to reach business success. Users have the option to choose between various tiers of access to the site which includes different features catered to their business needs at any given moment. The ConnectEO Network community is full of collaborative entrepreneurs who are dedicated to making a bigger and better impact together.

For more information on ConnectEO, or to join the network please visit, www.connecteonetwork.com.

About ConnectEO Network
ConnectEO Network is a digital platform that helps entrepreneurs of all backgrounds collaborate to build strategic partnerships, promote their services, and locate essential resources to collectively grow their businesses. ConnectEO is the only entrepreneur-focused application whose algorithm uniquely matches entrepreneurs with each other based on their specific business needs, in an effort to provide a sense of community. The company is on a mission to help close the racial wealth gap by enabling one million entrepreneurs of color to build sustained businesses by 2023.

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Blackbaud Forms Steering Committee to Advance ESG Practices

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced it has expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) program to further its commitment of building a better world. For nearly four decades, Blackbaud has driven impact…

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good, today announced it has expanded its environmental, social and governance (ESG) program to further its commitment of building a better world. For nearly four decades, Blackbaud has driven impact for social good, providing cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence that empower and connect people around the world.

Building on its mission of helping good take over, Blackbaud has:

  • Formalized executive sponsorship of its ESG program with CEO Mike Gianoni, including future oversight from the board of directors 
  • Launched an employee-led ESG steering committee consisting of cross-functional company leaders representing:
    • Environmental: Resource Use, Emissions and Innovation
    • Social: Workforce, Community Impact, Product Responsibility, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
    • Governance: Management, Shareholders and Corporate Responsibility Strategy
  • Created an ESG Program Manager role to take on the responsibility of ESG measurement and reporting
  • Committed to reporting in alignment with recommended SASB standards for the software and IT services industry and further aligning with other global ESG reporting frameworks as they evolve

«Our company exists to provide purpose-built solutions that help the social good industry build a better world,» said Mike Gianoni, president and CEO, Blackbaud. «For years, we’ve been a proud partner in purpose, creating lasting value for our customers, employees and communities. The challenges of the past year have proven that social good and corporate responsibility are more important than ever. Now, we’ve made an even bigger commitment to our ESG program, which is a natural extension of the values that have always been in our DNA.»

Blackbaud is committed to governing its business ethically, being a caring employer, contributing to causes and communities through corporate philanthropy and pursuing sustainability. The company’s longstanding history of driving social impact is demonstrated by the fact that:

  • Social good organizations that use Blackbaud technology raise, invest, manage and award more than $100 billion each year.
  • One out of three Fortune 500 companies relies on Blackbaud to power its employee giving and volunteering programs, which includes more than eight million employees and over $800 million transacted through Blackbaud.
  • Blackbaud employees are highly involved—25% serve on nonprofit boards and 92% volunteer, logging over 100,000 hours annually in community support and also qualifying for time off through Blackbaud’s Volunteer for Vacation program.
  • Blackbaud opened a new world headquarters in June 2018 that has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council. In 2020, with the rollout of a new, flexible workplace strategy, the company right-sized its real estate portfolio, leading to approximately 50% workspace footprint reduction globally.
  • The company continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion in the workplace, supporting employee-led business affinity groups, including veterans, LGBTQ+, women in technology, women in sales, African American employees, remote employees and employees interested in sustainability.
  • Blackbaud is proud to have appointed its first Diversity and Inclusion Officer and established a Global Diversity and Inclusion Council over the past year.

In April, Blackbaud will release its third annual Social Responsibility Report, which will provide more details on the company’s ESG efforts and disclosures. More information on Blackbaud’s Corporate Social Responsibility program can be found here.  

About Blackbaud
Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB) is the world’s leading cloud software company powering social good. Serving the entire social good community—nonprofits, higher education institutions, K–12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies and individual change agents—Blackbaud connects and empowers organizations to increase their impact through cloud software, services, expertise and data intelligence. The Blackbaud portfolio is tailored to the unique needs of vertical markets, with solutions for fundraising and CRM, marketing, advocacy, peer-to-peer fundraising, corporate social responsibility, school management, ticketing, grantmaking, financial management, payment processing and analytics. Serving the industry for more than three decades, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, and has operations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Costa Rica and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit  www.blackbaud.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Marriott Bonvoy Portfolio Expands In Key Leisure Destinations with Debut Of Highly Anticipated New Hotels In 2021

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following an unprecedented year for the travel industry, Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of brands is slated to debut a number of select service branded hotels in highly sought-after leisure destinations throughout 2021. With travel on the horizon, the new openings – which include Moxy Miami South Beach, Aloft Tulum, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea, Residence Inn by Marriott Cancun Hotel…

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Following an unprecedented year for the travel industry, Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of brands is slated to debut a number of select service branded hotels in highly sought-after leisure destinations throughout 2021. With travel on the horizon, the new openings – which include Moxy Miami South Beach, Aloft Tulum, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea, Residence Inn by Marriott Cancun Hotel Zone, and Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Sinaloa Mexico – will answer to burgeoning demand and prolonged wanderlust to explore the sun and the sand in spacious, airy atmospheres.

«With pent-up demand predicted to lead to ‘revenge travel,’ our booking trends indicate an uptick in leisure travel planning after a difficult year,» said Tina Edmundson, Global Brand & Marketing Officer of Marriott International. «Leisure destinations continue to be a bright spot in the progress to recovery and has become a priority growth area across all of our distinctive brands, including our popular select service hotels. These new properties will offer a chance to escape with flexible, open spaces that allow our guests to once again embrace the freedom of travel when they are ready.»

Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of select service brands has defined the booming segment that caters to travelers seeking a balance between what they truly need and eliminating what they don’t. Guests can enjoy streamlined services and casual, convenient dining options paired with heartfelt hospitality—all at an attractive price point and no added fees. Room rates typically include access to key amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi and fitness centers. Beloved by savvy business travelers everywhere, Marriott’s select service brands will continue to expand its global footprint to also meet the desires of leisure travelers.

A recently published report by Allied Market Research valued the global leisure travel market size at just over $1 billion in 2019, and is projected to reach more than $1.7 billion by 2027. Insights from McKinsey & Company and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) also confirm that «sun and beach» related searches are leading the way for recovery amongst U.S. travelers.

Leisure trips are expected to outperform business travel through 2021, particularly driven by celebration-centric travel. Many consumers plan to book trips to commemorate postponed life events and milestones such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and honeymoons.

Inspired travelers can begin planning their next getaway to these new, open-air hotels:

Residence Inn by Marriott Cancun Hotel Zone | Opened January 2021
Residence Inn, the unparalleled leader in the longer stays segment, made its debut in Cancun this January providing guests the freedom to travel the way they love to live. Whether they are staying for a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months, the all-suite property offers guests the ideal environment to live without constraints paired with highly personal service.

Each of the 158 guest suites features separate work, living, and sleeping spaces complete with a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel’s complimentary grocery service truly allows guests to shop and cook at their own convenience, just like they would at home. With a nod to modern residential design, the living space at the Residence Inn Cancun extends outdoors where guests can take a deep breath of the Caribbean breeze, enjoy the view, swim in the pool, or grill their favorite foods.

Moxy Miami South Beach | Slated to open February 2021
The first resort-style property within the Moxy brand portfolio, the 202-room Moxy Miami South Beach will be a stylish and playful celebration of Miami’s cosmopolitan culture. The eight-story hotel is located steps away from the beach, featuring hotel interiors by Rockwell Group and restaurant and bar interiors by Saladino Design Studio. Guests will indulge and relax in a hotel that blends the glamour of midcentury Havana, the artistry of contemporary Mexico City, and a tropical vibrancy that’s unmistakably Miami.

The Moxy bedrooms are dressed in vivid Miami hues and drenched in Florida sunshine, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. Six new drinking and dining venues, developed by the founders of Miami’s uber-popular Coyo Taco and 1-800-LUCKY, include Como Como, a marisquería (seafood restaurant) and raw bar; Mezcalista, a sexy mezcal lounge; Serena, an open-air rooftop restaurant and bar; Los Buenos, a taco stand/bodega in the lobby, complemented by Bar Moxy, which doubles as a social hub and check-in area; and The Upside, a rooftop bar on the eighth floor exclusively for hotel guests and private events. Multiple indoor-outdoor spaces include a ground floor courtyard; a 72-foot, cabana-lined pool; an indoor-outdoor fitness center; an outdoor movie screening room on the rooftop; and a beach club on Miami’s famous South Beach.

Aloft Tulum | Slated to Open March 2021
Aloft will debut in the Mexican bohemian paradise of Tulum as the first internationally branded hotel in the city. Ideally situated between Tulum’s desirable downtown district and white-sand beaches, guests can unplug in a beautiful off-the-beaten-path location. Nearby attractions include Playa Paraíso, one of the most spectacular beaches in Mexico, and the Tulum Mayan Ruins.

The boho-chic inspired hotel will feature 140 loft-style rooms and suites with expansive 10-foot-high ceilings, plush platform beds, and light airy décor infused with natural textiles to deliver the ultimate comfort. The guestrooms also offer custom toiletries from Bliss® Spa and walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can head upstairs to the Atico Rooftop Bar & Lounge to marvel at unrivaled views of Tulum while dipping in the infinity pool or savor local cuisine and sip on seasonal cocktails. Additionally, the hotel will be home to 2,761 square feet of multi-functional meeting space and the W XYZ® bar where emerging artists and local bands will converge to provide exciting entertainment.

AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea | Slated to Open April 2021
Located on the Hawaiian Islands, AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is a 70,000-square-foot, four-story estate nestled on the island of Maui within the resort community of Wailea. Situated on three acres of lush Hawaiian gardens, the 110-room hotel has considered and curated every last detail to ensure a seamless guest experience. The sprawling property features a resort, modern guestrooms, a business center, fitness area and infinity-edge pool complete with a poolside tiki bar and cabanas. The brand’s signature purposeful design is an artful conception inspired by the beauty of Hawaiʻi. AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea will offer rooms with views of the Pacific Ocean; neighbor islands Lanaʻi, Kahoʻolawe and Molokini, and Mount Haleakala; with private lanai to enable guests to recharge and focus on what matter most during their travels.

The hotel will feature an inviting lobby outfitted with sleek furnishings and indoor-outdoor lounge spaces. AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea is located at the corner of Wailea Ike Place and Wailea Ike Drive adjacent to the Wailea Tennis Club. It is in walking distance to Wailea, Ulua, Mōkapu, and Keawakapu beaches; and retail centers Wailea Village, Wailea Gateway and The Shops at Wailea offering 100 shops and galleries combined. Other nearby experiences include more than 40 restaurants and bars, world-class spas, and Wailea Golf’s three championship courses.

Courtyard by Marriott Mazatlán Sinaloa Mexico | Slated to Open October 2021
The highly anticipated 195-room hotel will be the first fully new-built Courtyard by Marriott resort in the Caribbean & Latin America region and the third in the world. Set on a 50,000 square-foot oceanfront compound, it will also be the first Marriott branded property in the city of Mazatlán, located in the Zona Dorada, or the Golden Zone.

The hotel will offer a sophisticated yet comfortable environment with timeless, classic style. Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed by a warm, inviting lobby with a full oceanfront view featuring modern seating ideal for work or leisure. Other public spaces and amenities include a pool bar, beachfront open-kitchen restaurant serving international cuisine, fully equipped Kids Club, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, and a beautiful infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Courtyard Mazatlán will stay true to brand design with elevated guest rooms that offer hybrid zones for working, sleeping, and relaxing. For future meetings and events, the hotel’s oceanfront ballroom can cater to over 500 people, providing the perfect venue for a sunset wedding or other social celebrations, as well as business meetings. Guests can also enjoy close proximity to Mazatlán’s local restaurant and nightlife hotspots as well as the El Cid Golf & Country Club, a 27-hole, PGA-rated championship golf course.

In addition to traveling just for fun, many of those working from home are taking ‘workcations’ to leisure destinations as a reprieve from their everyday, mundane routines. Marriott Bonvoy recently launched flexible options to work anywhere with its Day Pass, Stay Pass, and Play Pass offering, recognizing the blending of business and leisure.

As the world continues on its journey to recovery, Marriott remains committed to implementing a clean environment that aligns with expert protocols to defeat COVID-19. All hotels will implement Marriott International’s Commitment to Clean operating standards and protocols that include enhanced health and safety standards, anchored by the company’s Global Cleanliness Council. These include guest and associate face covering requirements, social distancing policies, reduced seating capacity for meetings, frequent cleaning of high-touch areas, hand sanitizing stations throughout the hotel, mobile technology and hybrid meeting options.

About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

 

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Land O’Lakes Sustainability Business Truterra Launches TruCarbon™, the First Farmer-Owned Carbon Program

ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business and subsidiary of Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives, today announced the launch of TruCarbon, a transformational new carbon program that will help farmers generate and sell carbon credits to private sector buyers. TruCarbon represents the first and only farmer-owned carbon program in the U.S. that is designed to provide both the…

ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business and subsidiary of Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives, today announced the launch of TruCarbon, a transformational new carbon program that will help farmers generate and sell carbon credits to private sector buyers. TruCarbon represents the first and only farmer-owned carbon program in the U.S. that is designed to provide both the best experience for farmers and a novel approach for carbon credit buyers to incentivize change at scale. 

TruCarbon offers buyers carbon credits that are created using leading soil and conservation science, and precision data and verification methods. The program offers farmers a streamlined experience, making it easier for them to develop and sell carbon credits so that they can focus on crop production and caring for the land. Through the Truterra™ Insights Engine data platform, the new TruCarbon program provides farmers and their trusted ag retailer advisors a powerful soil health planning suite of tools to help them decide what is best for their business while optimizing their fields’ carbon credit potential. TruCarbon also maximizes the value and return for farmers with premium carbon credit value. 

«TruCarbon is proof positive in our belief at Land O’Lakes that farmers and agriculture solve big problems – serving as the economic engine in rural communities, feeding a growing world, and now helping to address a changing climate,» said Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc. «TruCarbon is providing farmers new opportunities to be recognized and rewarded for their stewardship, creating new revenue opportunities for farm families as they adopt soil health practices and increasing the focus on carbon storage in crop fields. It’s through innovative approaches such as TruCarbon that our farmer cooperative system can help ensure that farmers’ businesses are profitable, our rural communities are resilient, and the land, air and water are healthy for future generations.» 

TruCarbon is launching with Microsoft as its first secured buyer to purchase carbon in 2021, which will help meet the company’s ambitious commitment to be carbon negative by 2030. For this initial launch, participating farmers may receive $20 per ton of carbon with payments this summer for this first tranche of credits. Qualifying farmers may be compensated for carbon sequestration retroactively up to five years based on the soil health practices they adopted in prior growing seasons. For maximum farmer convenience, Truterra will handle soil testing and other activities designed to ensure maximum credit quality and value. Farmers can begin the information and enrollment process by visiting https://www.truterraag.com/CarbonSurvey. 

«TruCarbon is like no other offering on the market because it is built with the farmer at the center, backed by the most cutting-edge technology platform on the market. That means that companies and others looking to buy trusted carbon credits can connect with farmers and support the adoption of more sustainable practices on farms across the country,» said Jason Weller, Vice President, Truterra. «We are excited to be able to bring this program to farmers through our trusted network of ag retailers, offering a competitive price and streamlined experience so that they can stay focused on farming and their stewardship.»  

«The science is clear,» said Dr. Wayne Honeycutt, CEO of the Soil Health Institute, which is collaborating with Truterra on TruCarbon metrics and soil sampling protocols. «Storing more carbon in soils not only benefits a farmer’s bottom line, but also improves water quality and helps fight climate change. Farmers who adopt soil health practices build drought resilience, reduce erosion and minimize nutrient losses. All of us at the Soil Health Institute are excited to work with Truterra on this project because it will help achieve these on-farm and environmental benefits at scale.» 

Current and future carbon efforts will leverage Truterra’s best-in-class sustainability platform, the Truterra™ Insights Engine, along with agronomic expertise and the trusted advisor network of Land O’Lakes agriculture retailers to connect and support farmers as they adopt soil health practices and generate carbon credits.  

Farmers and their ag retailers use the Truterra™ Insights Engine to measure and track their on-farm practices and model new practice changes such as cover crops and no-till based on environmental impact and profitability, so that farmers are equipped to take advantage of carbon markets and additional ecosystem services markets as they emerge. 

For more information about TruCarbon and how to get involved, visit https://www.truterraag.com/Carbon.

About Truterra, LLC 
Truterra is a leading stewardship solutions provider, advancing and connecting sustainability efforts throughout the food system with scale – from farmers to ag retailers to collaborators such as food companies. Truterra positions farmers for success by providing them tools and resources to establish a stewardship baseline and track progress on every field they farm. The Truterra™ network brings together the best in agricultural technology and on-farm business management to drive sustainability across the food system, feeding people, safeguarding the planet and supporting farmer livelihoods. Truterra was launched in 2016 by Land O’Lakes, Inc., a member-owned cooperative that spans the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods.  

About Land O’Lakes, Inc. 
Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s premier agribusiness and food companies, is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods. With 2019 annual sales of $14 billion, Land O’Lakes is one of the nation’s largest cooperatives, ranking 232 on the Fortune 500. Building on a legacy of more than 99 years of operation, Land O’Lakes today operates some of the most respected brands in agribusiness and food production including Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods, Purina Animal Nutrition, WinField United and Truterra. The company does business in all 50 states and more than 60 countries. Land O’Lakes, Inc. corporate headquarters are located in Arden Hills, Minnesota. 

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Socionext Adopts TSMC’s 5-nanometer Technology for Custom SoCs Targeting Next-Generation Automotive Applications

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Socionext Inc., a world-leading provider of custom System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, today announced that it will adopt TSMC’s latest 5-nanometer process technology (N5P) for Socionext’s high-performance SoC development for next-generation automotive applications. The custom SoC solutions target high-level advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) vehicles and are slated for risk production in 2022.

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YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Socionext Inc., a world-leading provider of custom System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, today announced that it will adopt TSMC’s latest 5-nanometer process technology (N5P) for Socionext’s high-performance SoC development for next-generation automotive applications. The custom SoC solutions target high-level advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) vehicles and are slated for risk production in 2022.

TSMC’s N5P, a member of its 5-nanometer family, is the world’s most advanced process technology available in the market. As capacity continues to ramp, N5P’s defect density reduction is proceeding faster than that of the previous generation. N5P is an enhanced version over N5, providing a 20% performance gain or a 40% power reduction, and up to 80% logic density gain over the preceding N7 technology. At the same time, N5P enjoys support from the industry’s most comprehensive design ecosystem.

«We are delighted to adopt TSMC’s world-leading N5P technology for our next-generation automotive development platform,» said Noriaki Kubo, Corporate Executive Vice President and the Head of Automotive & Industrial Business Group at Socionext. «The ADAS/AD segment requires extremely high arithmetic processing, and Socionext will contribute to customers’ next-generation automotive development by utilizing this advanced process technology from TSMC, our important partner in a wide range of products from consumer to automotive products.»

«Innovative semiconductor technology is essential for accelerating the development of next-generation smart automobiles,» said Dr. Cliff Hou, Senior Vice President of Europe and Asia Sales and Corporate Research at TSMC. «The collaboration with Socionext demonstrates our commitment to offering world-leading semiconductor technologies to achieve maximum value for customers’ products.»

Collaboration Boosts Socionext’s Leadership in ASIC Products for Auto Applications Worldwide

Socionext has a long history of delivering application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) products to the global automotive market, where its expertise in imaging, graphics, high performance computing, and high-speed analog/RF design help optimize hardware and software implementations. With full support for ISO26262 functional safety product development, AEC-Q100 and IATF-16949 quality and reliability requirements, and a strong third-party IP and design partner network, Socionext delivers automotive SoCs that achieve exceptional performance and low-power consumption to differentiate itself in the fiercely competitive automotive market.

Socionext’s next-generation automotive custom SoC solutions achieve the high performance and safety demands of future autonomous-driving cars and the rapidly evolving automotive electronic systems, where increasing workloads and capabilities are required. Using TSMC’s industry leading N5P process technology, Socionext’s offerings address a variety of functions such as high-speed switching devices, high-resolution sensor data processing, high-performance domain controllers, autonomous driving, advanced networking, and more.

Socionext and TSMC expect to deliver risk samples of N5P devices to Socionext’s customers around the second quarter of 2022.

About Socionext

Socionext is a global, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip solutions to customers worldwide. The company is focused on technologies that drive today‘s leading-edge applications in consumer, automotive and industrial markets. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience for customers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit https://www.socionext.com.

About Socionext America Inc.

Socionext America Inc. (SNA) is the US branch of Socionext Inc. headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company is one of the world’s leading fabless ASIC suppliers, specializing in a wide range of standard and customizable SoC solutions for automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Socionext provides customers with quality semiconductor products based on extensive and differentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, and state-of-the-art implementation expertise, with full support.

For product information, visit our website, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.

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Vince Camuto «Illuminare Intensa»

NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Renowned lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto and leading global beauty company Parlux LTD, debut the brand’s latest fragrance, Illuminare Intensa. The fragrance conveys effortless elegance and bold beauty that radiates within all women. 

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NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Renowned lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto and leading global beauty company Parlux LTD, debut the brand’s latest fragrance, Illuminare Intensa. The fragrance conveys effortless elegance and bold beauty that radiates within all women. 

The face of the brand, Jasmine Sanders, (a.k.a Golden Barbie), returns for this striking ad campaign shot by acclaimed photographer James Macari. An influencer and industry ‘It’ girl, Jasmine perfectly embodies the essence and powerful femininity of the Illuminare Intensa woman.

Illuminare Intensa’s rich floral composition conveys confidence and sensuality that takes the fragrance to a new level. An assortment of spices and midnight orchid blend with warm pink pepper and juicy damson plum notes, creating an unexpected yet undeniably captivating aura around its wearer. Sensually radiant, this aroma features a heart full of petals bursting with a bold long-lasting scent, which is richly feminine and deliciously intense.

Givaudan Perfumer Christine Hassan states, «I wanted to create a rich, more intense version of the original scent, which was inspired by the beauty and resiliency of plum blossoms. This unique blend of notes is symbolic of a woman’s inner strength and ability to take on everyday challenges with radiance, confidence and passion.»

Fragrance Notes:

  • Top – lemon, damson plum accord, pink pepper
  • Heart – orris, midnight orchid
  • Dry –sandalwood, amber, vanilla

Taking cues from the original illuminare silhouette and inspired by the glassworks of Murano, Italy, the bottle encapsulates the feminine curves and nuances of a woman. An asymmetrical organic shape is featured within the outer molded glass structure and the gold metalized cap sparks bright elegance against the deep plum hues. The carton compliments the bottle with organic waves of plum tones and a gold foil logo. 

Illuminare Intensa is available in select retailers, Macy’s.com and VinceCamuto.com. The 100 mL Eau de Parfum is priced at $98 USD. 

ABOUT VINCE CAMUTO
Vince Camuto is an aspirational lifestyle brand known for its signature craftsmanship and stand-out style. Sexy, bold and youthful, the acclaimed designer brand blends European styling with on-trend details and an element of sophistication. The brand has successfully transcended its distinctive women’s collections and today offers a broad range of products including footwear, apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as fragrance and home decor. The brand can be found in department stores and specialty retailers across North America and select international regions, as well as, online and on vincecamuto.com.

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ABOUT PARLUX FRAGRANCES, LTD.
Parlux LTD, a leading global beauty company, designs, manufactures, markets and distributes prestige fragrances and related products since 1987. It is ranked among the Top 100 Cosmetic and Fragrance companies globally and holds the licenses for notable fragrance brands including: Tommy Bahama, Vince Camuto, Pierre Cardin, Kenneth Cole, Paris Hilton, Sofia Vergara, and Jason Wu, among others. Parlux LTD is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Perfumania Holdings Inc., an independent national, vertically integrated wholesale distributor and specialty retailer of fragrances and related products.

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