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El Ad Council y Autism Speaks adelantan una mayor promoción de la detección temprana del autismo con su última campaña de concientización

NUEVA YORK, 3 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Identificar los signos tempranos del autismo puede marcar una enorme diferencia en la ayuda que un niño necesita para acceder a recursos y prosperar más adelante en el curso de su vida. Como parte de su continuo compromiso de reducir la edad de diagnóstico y empoderar a más niños con autismo a alcanzar su máximo potencial, el Ad Council y Autism Speaks lanzaron hoy una nueva campaña bilingüe de concientización para incentivar a los padres y cuidadores de…

NUEVA YORK, 3 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Identificar los signos tempranos del autismo puede marcar una enorme diferencia en la ayuda que un niño necesita para acceder a recursos y prosperar más adelante en el curso de su vida. Como parte de su continuo compromiso de reducir la edad de diagnóstico y empoderar a más niños con autismo a alcanzar su máximo potencial, el Ad Council y Autism Speaks lanzaron hoy una nueva campaña bilingüe de concientización para incentivar a los padres y cuidadores de niños pequeños a identificar los signos de manera temprana y buscar apoyo cuando lo necesiten. Las familias pueden obtener más información y acceder a un sencillo cuestionario de evaluación para la detección del autismo en ScreenForAutism.org o DeteccionDeAutismo.org.

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Según los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), el autismo afecta aproximadamente a 1 de cada 54 niños en los Estados Unidos y, a pesar de que puede ser diagnosticado de manera fidedigna a una edad tan temprana como a los 18 meses, los signos pueden comenzar a manifestarse incluso antes. A pesar de esto, la edad promedio para el diagnóstico es de 4 años y 3 meses, y es incluso mayor en comunidades minoritarias y de bajos ingresos. Este diagnóstico tardío da como resultado la pérdida de acceso a importantes recursos y apoyos útiles para mejorar la calidad de vida de los niños. Debido a que la COVID-19 impidió a muchas familias realizar sus visitas rutinarias de control para evaluar el progreso de los hitos del desarrollo, los especialistas creen que incluso más niños han quedado sin diagnóstico durante los últimos meses.

La nueva campaña, que muestra a tres niños con trastornos del espectro autista y a sus familias, muestra una serie de fiestas de cumpleaños con ejemplos de cómo los niños con autismo pueden responder de manera diferente a las situaciones cotidianas y cómo pueden los padres identificar los signos y apoyar el desarrollo de su hijo. Los anuncios concluyen con los resultados positivos que se pueden lograr tras un diagnóstico, mostrando cómo la identificación de las necesidades únicas de un niño puede ser un punto de inflexión fundamental para ayudarle a conseguir mejores resultados.

La campaña de concientización insta a los padres y familias a brindar apoyo temprano mediante consultas a ScreenForAutism.org o DeteccionDeAutismo.org para acceder a recursos tanto en inglés como en español que les ayuden a identificar los signos del autismo, participar en un cuestionario de detección y solicitar información al Equipo de Respuesta al Autismo de Autism Speaks antes, durante y después del diagnóstico de un niño. Además, el sitio presenta material bilingüe y gratuito como el Manual de los 100 Días, que proporciona a las familias información fundamental y asesoría para sacar el mejor provecho posible de los primeros 100 días luego de un diagnóstico.

Autism Speaks también ofrece una adaptación virtual del programa de Entrenamiento de Habilidades para Cuidadores, o Caregiver Skills Training program (CST), desarrollado con el apoyo de la  Organización Mundial de la Salud. El CST es un programa basado en evidencia que ayuda a aplicar las mejores prácticas para tratar el autismo en contextos de bajos recursos y ha sido implementado con éxito en 33 países de todo el mundo. Esta serie de videos animados les ayuda a los padres y cuidadores a aprender a apoyar el desarrollo de sus niños por medio de rutinas y actividades cotidianas, que hoy resultan más importantes que nunca para las numerosas familias cuyo acceso a la intervención se ha visto afectado por la pandemia del coronavirus.

«Incrementar la evaluación para la detección temprana y las intervenciones oportunas para los niños con trastornos del espectro autista es una parte fundamental de nuestra misión, y nuestro trabajo con el Ad Council es muy importante para avanzar en este esfuerzo», dijo Pamela Dixon, directora de servicios clínicos e inclusión en Autism Speaks. «Cuanto antes reciba apoyo un niño, independiente de cuáles sean sus fortalezas y desafíos únicos, mejores podrán ser sus resultados a futuro. Creemos en un mundo en que todas las personas con autismo pueden alcanzar su máximo potencial, y el diagnóstico temprano es fundamental para que ello se haga realidad».

Al comunicar los resultados positivos que pueden surgir tras el diagnóstico, la campaña busca desestigmatizar las evaluaciones para la detección del autismo mediante el fomento del diálogo que se necesita para conseguir apoyo. Las investigaciones indican que la intervención temprana puede mejorar el aprendizaje, la comunicación y las habilidades sociales en los niños pequeños con autismo. La campaña insta a los padres a entender cómo el reconocimiento de los signos del autismo, muchos de los cuales son identificables de manera temprana en la vida de un niño, puede brindar las mejores oportunidades de proporcionar beneficios a lo largo de toda la vida.

«Era importante que la conclusión general fuera de esperanza y positividad. Elegimos usar el contexto de un cumpleaños infantil para subrayar el mensaje de que nunca es demasiado pronto para buscar los signos del autismo, y asegurarles a los padres que la evaluación para la detección del autismo no es algo de temer, sino que más bien es el primer paso hacia una mejor vida para su hijo», señaló David Povill, director ejecutivo creativo de BBDO.

«La evaluación y detección temprana del autismo sigue siendo un asunto importante para que el Ad Council les comunique a las familias, porque el diagnóstico y la intervención temprana mejoran los resultados de los niños. Y la COVID supone un desafío particularmente único para los padres de niños pequeños en estos momentos, ya que no están interactuando con médicos o trabajadores del cuidado infantil tanto como lo harían normalmente», indicó Heidi Arthur, directora ejecutiva de desarrollo de campañas de Ad Council. «Por otra parte, los padres y cuidadores están pasando más tiempo que nunca con sus hijos. Es sumamente importante que aquellos padres sepan qué signos buscar y dónde acudir para adquirir más información».

Para obtener más información acerca de la detección temprana del autismo, visite ScreenforAutism.org o únase a la conversación con @AutismSpeaks en Facebook, Twitter e Instagram. Por motivos de apoyo y consultas personalizadas, contacte al Equipo de Respuesta al Autismo de Autism Speaks (en inglés) al 1-888-AUTISM2, en español al 1-888-772-9050 o por email a help@autismspeaks.org.

Acerca del autismo

El autismo, o trastorno del espectro autista, se refiere una amplia gama de condiciones caracterizadas por desafíos con las habilidades sociales, los comportamientos repetitivos, el habla y la comunicación no verbal. Sabemos que no existe un tipo de autismo, sino que hay varios subtipos, y cada persona con autismo puede presentar fortalezas y desafíos únicos. Una combinación de factores genéticos y medioambientales influye en el desarrollo del autismo, el cual a menudo se acompaña de problemas médicos como trastornos gastrointestinales, convulsiones y alteraciones del sueño.

Acerca de Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks se dedica a promover soluciones en todo el espectro y a lo largo de toda la vida, para satisfacer las necesidades de las personas con autismo y sus familias. Hacemos esto por medio de la promoción y el apoyo; al ampliar la comprensión y aceptación de las personas con trastorno del espectro autista; y avanzar en las investigaciones de las causas y de las mejores intervenciones para el trastorno del espectro autista y sus condiciones relacionadas. Para hallar recursos, unirse a una caminata patrocinada para recaudación de fondos o hacer una donación, ingrese a www.AutismSpeaks.org.

Acerca de Ad Council 

El Ad Council reúne a las mentes más creativas del área de la publicidad y los medios para abordar las causas que más lo ameritan. Sus campañas innovadoras pro bono para el bien social crean conciencia. Inspiran a la acción. Salvan vidas. Para obtener más información, visite www.adcouncil.org, siga las comunidades de Ad Council en Facebook y Twitter, y vea nuestro trabajo creativo en YouTube.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Bicycle Option for Two People (SFO-283)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «I wanted to create a more enjoyable way to bike ride with a friend or loved one,» said an inventor, from Richmond, Calif., «so I invented the BIKES INTO CAR. My design allows for more social interaction and it prevents the tipping associated with conventional tandem/multi-person bicycles.»

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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «I wanted to create a more enjoyable way to bike ride with a friend or loved one,» said an inventor, from Richmond, Calif., «so I invented the BIKES INTO CAR. My design allows for more social interaction and it prevents the tipping associated with conventional tandem/multi-person bicycles.»

The invention provides a unique bicycle option for use by two people. In doing so, it offers a safer alternative to traditional tandem bicycles. As a result, it enhances comfort, stability, balance and control and it provides added protection against the sun and light rain. The invention features a practical and user-friendly design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for recreational bicyclists. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.

The original design was submitted to the San Francisco sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-SFO-283, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com

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Old York Cellars Winery Offers Valentine’s Weekend Experiences During COVID-19

RINGOES, N.J., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the U.S. continues its efforts to mitigate fallout from the pandemic, couples in search of safe and affordable options to celebrate this Valentine’s Weekend will find it at Old York Cellars Winery, a 28-acre craft winery in Hunterdon…

RINGOES, N.J., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the U.S. continues its efforts to mitigate fallout from the pandemic, couples in search of safe and affordable options to celebrate this Valentine’s Weekend will find it at Old York Cellars Winery, a 28-acre craft winery in Hunterdon County.

Old York Cellars recently unveiled its Winter Wine Village, a collection of high-end outdoor cabanas, complete with plush outdoor furnishings and decorative fire pits. They are available by reservation only. Cleaned and sanitized in between each two-hour reservation, the cabanas offer a scenic, wintery view of the sprawling vineyard while providing warmth, comfort and socially distanced enjoyment. A special tapas and sparkling wine menu prepared by their in house chef, José Diaz and wine and truffles pairing menu featuring chocolates hand crafted by Laurie’s Chocolates of Doylestown, PA and wine infused cupcakes by Bam Desserts of Somerset, NJ are available Saturday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Vegetarian menu options and limited indoor seating are also available.

For couples seeking a more intimate experience, the winery is offering a special prix fixe four-course menu prepared by Chef José for dine-in or take-out at its Quaker Bridge Mall tasting room and restaurant in Lawrence Township, which includes a bottle of its sparkling wine.

Additionally, Old York Cellars is offering a number of Valentine’s gift selections, including boxed sets of its award-winning wines and chocolate covered wine bottles. The gift items can be picked up at the winery or the Quaker Bridge or Bridgewater Commons Mall retail locations. Shipping is available if ordered by February 8.

About Old York Cellars
Set amid some of the oldest vineyards in the Garden State, Old York Cellars is a working farm offering a full selection of award-winning wines and extraordinary experiences inside and outside of the tasting room. A convenient drive from both Manhattan and Philadelphia, Old York Cellars offers a picturesque getaway where guest can enjoy a glass of wine paired with a delicious lite food menu by Chef Jose Diaz. Old York Cellars also boasts a tasting room and restaurant located at the Quaker Bridge Mall and a wine shop located within the Bridgewater Commons Mall. For more information, please visit oldyorkcellars.com.

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Daimler plans separation into two pure-play companies and majority listing of Daimler Truck to accelerate into zero- emissions and software-driven future

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • Intention to split Daimler’s industrial businesses and establish two independent pure-play companies
  • Spin-off and separate listing of Daimler Truck planned
  • Significant majority stake to be distributed to current Daimler shareholders
  • Intention to rename Daimler as Mercedes-Benz at the appropriate time
  • Mercedes-Benz will be the world’s pre-eminent luxury car business, committed to leading in electric drive and car software
  • Daimler Truck will accelerate its path towards zero emissions as the world’s largest truck and bus producer and technology leader
  • It is intended that both companies will have strong net liquidity and will pursue ambitious financial targets
  • Financial service teams of Daimler Mobility to be allocated to the respective
    Cars & Vans and the Truck & Bus business
  • Listing of Daimler Truck in Frankfurt planned for year-end 2021

Daimler plans a fundamental change in its structure, designed to unlock the full potential of its businesses in a zero-emissions, software-driven future. The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management of Daimler today agreed to evaluate a spin-off of its Truck and Bus business and begin preparations for a separate listing of Daimler Truck. It is intended that a significant majority stake in Daimler Truck will be distributed to Daimler shareholders. The Daimler Truck business will have fully independent management, stand-alone corporate governance including an independent Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and is targeted to qualify as a DAX company. The transaction and the listing of Daimler Truck on the Frankfurt stock exchange is expected to be complete before year-end 2021. In addition, it is also Daimler’s intention to rename itself as Mercedes-Benz at the appropriate time.

Simplification of Daimler structure into two strong and independent companies

«This is a historic moment for Daimler. It represents the start of a profound reshaping of the company. Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans and Daimler Trucks & Buses are different businesses with specific customer groups, technology paths and capital needs. Mercedes-Benz is the world’s most valuable luxury car brand, offering the most desirable cars to discerning customers. Daimler Truck supplies industry leading transportation solutions and services to customers. Both companies operate in industries that are facing major technological and structural changes. Given this context, we believe they will be able to operate most effectively as independent entities, equipped with strong net liquidity and free from the constraints of a conglomerate structure,» said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler and Mercedes-Benz.

As part of a more focused corporate structure, both Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Truck will also be supported by dedicated captive financial and mobility service entities, driving sales with tailor-made financing, leasing and mobility solutions, increasing retention and building customer loyalty. In this process, the company plans to assign resources and teams from today’s Daimler Mobility to both Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Truck.

«We have confidence in the financial and operational strength of our two vehicle divisions. And we are convinced that independent management and governance will allow them to operate even faster, invest more ambitiously, target growth and cooperation, and thus be significantly more agile and competitive,» added Källenius.

Daimler Truck to target growth and accelerate new technologies

Daimler Truck intends to generate value for its shareholders by accelerating the execution of its strategic plans, raising its profitability and driving forward with its development of emissions-free technologies for trucks and buses.

«This is a pivotal moment for Daimler Truck. With independence comes greater opportunity, greater visibility and transparency. We will grow further and continue our leadership in alternative powertrains and automation. We have already defined the future of our business with battery-electric and fuel-cell trucks, as well as strong positions in autonomous driving. With targeted partnerships we will accelerate the development of key technologies to bring best-in-class products to our customers rapidly,» said Martin Daum, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler and Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck.

«Daimler Truck already has a solid financial basis, and our business model is robust. We will continue to work on our cash flow management and we know how to deal with industry market cycles – we have proven that again in the significant COVID-related global market reduction. We have clear strategies to raise our financial performance and accelerate our execution. We will use our strong and well-known global brands, our scale and our exceptional technology to deliver industry-leading returns,» Daum added.

Daimler Truck is the world’s largest Truck and Bus producer, with industry leading positions in Europe, North America and Asia, and with more than 35 main locations around the globe. With more than 100,000 employees, it unites seven brands under one roof: BharatBenz, Freightliner, Fuso, Mercedes-Benz, Setra, Thomas Built Buses and Western Star. In 2019, a total of around half a million trucks and buses were delivered to customers. Revenue in 2019 for the individual divisions were €40.2 billion for Daimler Trucks and €4.7 billion for Daimler Buses. EBIT amounted to €2.5 billion for Daimler Trucks and €283 million for Daimler Buses.

Important step for customers, shareholders and employees

Manfred Bischoff, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Daimler, sees the planned market listing as an important step to create value: „Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Truck enter this transformation with significant strengths and we are convinced they will emerge even stronger as independent companies, serving their respective customers. With their different return profiles and capital needs, the rationale for two independent entities is evident. We are convinced that the capital markets will appreciate the opportunity to invest in more clearly focused, pure-play businesses. The final decision on the spin-off has to be made by an extra-ordinary shareholder meeting of Daimler, which is planned to take place in Q3 2021.»

Michael Brecht, Chairman of the Daimler’s General Works Council, endorsed the plans: «The transformation of our industry is moving ahead quickly. In order for us to keep pace, we need to invest in innovations boldly and more quickly. To this end, we will set up an innovation fund with a volume of €1.5 billion for Daimler Truck in addition to our current financial plans. This will enable us to invest in new products and technologies, and we will play an active role by contributing our ideas. This provides additional support for our locations and helps to secure employment. In addition, collective bargaining deals such as our labor agreements will continue to apply until the end of the decade. The planned independence will bring Mercedes-Benz and Daimler Truck many advantages, and we will continue to do everything in our power to uphold the interests of our colleagues. We have the unique opportunity to proactively and sustainably shape our commercial vehicle sites – from production to the service business – in order to help write the next chapter of the Daimler Truck success story.»

Further details to be presented at extra-ordinary shareholder meeting Q3 2021

The intended structure of the transaction would involve Daimler transferring the majority of Daimler Truck to its shareholders on a pro rata basis in accordance with existing shareholdings, but it intends to retain a minority shareholding. Representation of Daimler in the Daimler Truck Supervisory Board will be in line with the intended deconsolidation.

This marks the beginning of the process to finalize the planned transaction. Therefore, it will not be possible to provide full details on various financial and technical subjects, including the exact share to be listed and the allocation ratio, until a later date.

All further details of the intended spin-off would be presented to the shareholders at an extra-ordinary shareholder meeting in Q3 2021, in order to obtain their mandatory approval to the plan.

A company presentation is available here: https://www.daimler.com/project-focus/

Further information on Daimler is available at:
www.media.daimler.com and www.daimler.com

This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current views about future events. The words «anticipate,» «assume,» «believe,» «estimate,» «expect,» «intend,» «may,» «can,» «could,» «plan,» «project,» «should» and similar expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties, including an adverse development of global economic conditions, in particular a decline of demand in our most important markets; a deterioration of our refinancing possibilities on the credit and financial markets; events of force majeure including natural disasters, pandemics, acts of terrorism, political unrest, armed conflicts, industrial accidents and their effects on our sales, purchasing, production or financial services activities; changes in currency exchange rates and tariff regulations; a shift in consumer preferences towards smaller, lower-margin vehicles; a possible lack of acceptance of our products or services which limits our ability to achieve prices and adequately utilize our production capacities; price increases for fuel or raw materials; disruption of production due to shortages of materials, labor strikes or supplier insolvencies; a decline in resale prices of used vehicles; the effective implementation of cost-reduction and efficiency-optimization measures; the business outlook for companies in which we hold a significant equity interest; the successful implementation of strategic cooperations and joint ventures; changes in laws, regulations and government policies, particularly those relating to vehicle emissions, fuel economy and safety; the resolution of pending government investigations or of investigations requested by governments and the conclusion of pending or threatened future legal proceedings; and other risks and uncertainties, some of which we describe under the heading «Risk and Opportunity Report» in the current Annual Report or the current Interim Report. If any of these risks and uncertainties materializes or if the assumptions underlying any of our forward-looking statements prove to be incorrect, the actual results may be materially different from those we express or imply by such statements. We do not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements since they are based solely on the circumstances at the date of publication.

Daimler at a glance
Daimler AG is one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. With its Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans, Daimler Trucks & Buses and Daimler Mobility divisions, the Group is one of the leading global suppliers of premium cars and one of the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles. Daimler Mobility offers financing, leasing, fleet management, investments, credit card and insurance brokerage as well as innovative mobility services. The company founders, Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, made history by inventing the automobile in 1886. As a pioneer of automotive engineering, Daimler sees shaping the future of mobility in a safe and sustainable way as both a motivation and obligation. The company’s focus therefore remains on innovative and green technologies as well as on safe and superior vehicles that both captivate and inspire. Daimler continues to invest systematically in the development of efficient powertrains – from high-tech combustion engines and hybrid vehicles to all-electric powertrains with battery or fuel cell – with the goal of making locally emission-free driving possible in the long term. The company’s efforts are also focused on the intelligent connectivity of its vehicles, autonomous driving and new mobility concepts. Daimler regards it as its aspiration and obligation to live up to its responsibility to society and the environment. Daimler sells its vehicles and services in nearly every country of the world and has production facilities in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa. In addition to Mercedes-Benz, the world’s most valuable luxury automotive brand (source: Interbrand study, 20 Oct. 2020), and

Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes me, its brand portfolio includes smart, EQ, Freightliner, Western Star, BharatBenz, FUSO, Setra and Thomas Built Buses as well as the brands of Daimler Mobility: Mercedes-Benz Bank, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and Daimler Truck Financial. The company is listed on the Frankfurt and Stuttgart stock exchanges (ticker symbol DAI). In 2019, the Group had a workforce of around 298,700 and sold 3.3 million vehicles. Group revenues amounted to €172.7 billion and Group EBIT to €4.3 billion.

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InventHelp Inventors Develop Convenient Locator Device for a Parked Car (SKC-618)

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «We always have difficulties finding our car in a parking lot,» said one of two inventors, from Owensboro, Ky. «We thought there should be a quick way to locate it, so we invented the OOPS! WHERE’S MY CAR? Our design offers an efficient alternative to searching for your parked car.»

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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «We always have difficulties finding our car in a parking lot,» said one of two inventors, from Owensboro, Ky. «We thought there should be a quick way to locate it, so we invented the OOPS! WHERE’S MY CAR? Our design offers an efficient alternative to searching for your parked car.»

The invention provides a quick and easy way to locate your vehicle in a crowded parking lot. In doing so, it eliminates the need to aimlessly search for the vehicle. As a result, it saves time and effort and it could help to prevent frustrations. The invention features a user-friendly design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.

The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-SKC-618, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com

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KuCoin CEO Reflects on 2020 and Looks to the Future

VICTORIA, Seychelle, Febr. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The CEO of leading asset exchange KuCoin has written an open letter to the community, reflecting on the events of 2020 and outlining the company’s roadmap for the future.

VICTORIA, Seychelle, Febr. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The CEO of leading asset exchange KuCoin has written an open letter to the community, reflecting on the events of 2020 and outlining the company’s roadmap for the future.

A Letter from the KuCoin CEO

Johnny Lyu did not shy away from discussing the security incident incurred by the platform in September, when $285 million of funds was stolen.

«Security has always been the sword of Damocles hanging over the head of crypto exchanges. When we encountered the breach, we acted quickly and transparently to protect all our users and partners,» wrote Lyu. «First, we gradually resumed the deposit and withdrawal services within a week, before fully restoring all features.

«Secondly, with the efforts of all parties in the industry, we cooperated with exchange and project partners to recover $222 million (78%), and through further cooperation with law enforcement and security institutions, we recovered another $17.45 million (6%).

«KuCoin and our insurance fund covered the remainder of around $45.55 million (16%). In the end, we ensured that no users sustained any loss in this incident, and we have since greatly strengthened our security level.»

Lyu also confirmed that KuCoin had gathered intelligence about the perpetrators, and indicated that investigations were ongoing.

Based in Seychelles, KuCoin is one of the industry’s most recognized exchanges, serving a global user base of over six million. The platform works closely with over 200 blockchain projects and facilitates hundreds of millions of dollars worth of daily transactions. Reflecting upon the addition of 39 fiat currencies in the past year, Lyu confirmed that KuCoin now supports 53 national currencies with plans to integrate emerging payment tools and popular gateways such as BTC Direct and Mobilum. The CEO also heralded impressive growth in trading volume.

«In 2020, our margin trading volume increased 217% year on year and has supported 33 tokens and 54 trading pairs. Since the start of the year, KuCoin Futures have achieved a stunningly rapid 420% increase in trading volume and a remarkable 670% growth in user numbers. It now supports 17 coins, including USDT-Margined and Coin-Margined Contracts, and Perpetual Futures and Quarterly Delivery Futures.

«Over the past year, the Pool-X staking platform – which supports over 50 projects – generated around $7 million of passive income for users.»

After reflecting on recent additions, including new DeFi and NFT trading boards, Lyu revealed that KuCoin will support the upcoming Polkadot parachain slots auction, enabling users to participate in the expanding Polkadot ecosystem. Outlining his vision for the next two years, the CEO stated his belief that bitcoin will overtake gold, that decentralized finance will continue to innovate, and evolve, and that NFT use will also increase.

«In general, the future strategy of KuCoin will be carried out by two priorities: ‘Find the next crypto gem’ and ‘Empowering KCS’. In order to achieve the former, our intercontinental blockchain project research team will keep up with industry trends to identify more promising projects. «

«In the KuCoin community, KCS is the bond that connects us all, and ideally, all KuCoin users will become members of the KCS community. To this end, we will shed light on KCS and encourage users to become token holders, to grow with us and share the benefits from our growth. Moving forward, we will build KCS as a killer product rather than a simple token.»

Decentralization was a dominant theme in Lyu’s letter, with the CEO restating his belief that decentralization and blockchain-powered transparency can facilitate the free flow of value around the world.

«After evaluating all existing technologies and public chain ecosystems, we are going to launch new KuCoin decentralized trading solutions on the basis of KuChain,» Lyu wrote. «One thing is for sure: KCS will be the underlying fuel whatever the solution actually is.»

About KuCoin

KuCoin is a global crypto exchange that supports multiple crypto asset transactions. Established in September 2017, KuCoin has grown into one of the most popular crypto exchanges in the world. It currently provides Spot trading, Margin trading, P2P fiat trading, Futures trading, Staking, and Lending to its six million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world.

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Atlas Ocean Voyages Named Approved Supplier Of Cruise Planners

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Atlas Ocean Voyages announced today that the luxe-adventure expedition cruise brand has been named an approved supplier of Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based Travel Advisor franchise network and an American Express Travel Representative. Cruise Planners’ Travel Advisors can now recommend Atlas’ new and distinctive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to clients seeking an all-inclusive, luxury adventure in remote, bucket-list destinations…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Atlas Ocean Voyages announced today that the luxe-adventure expedition cruise brand has been named an approved supplier of Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based Travel Advisor franchise network and an American Express Travel Representative. Cruise Planners’ Travel Advisors can now recommend Atlas’ new and distinctive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to clients seeking an all-inclusive, luxury adventure in remote, bucket-list destinations around the world. Launching in July 2021, Atlas’ first newly constructed, 196-guest, expedition ship, World Navigator, will bring travelers on transformative journeys to some of the world’s most coveted and off-the-beaten-path locales. For more information about Atlas Ocean Voyages, please visit www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.

«Atlas Ocean Voyages is extremely pleased to be on Cruise Planners approved suppliers list since Cruise Planners Travel Advisors are tapped into the pulse of the market; are well-trained franchise owners; and have state-of-the-art sales tools,» said Brandon Townsley, Vice President of Sales and Trade Partnerships of the luxe-adventure cruise brand. «Cruise Planners’ award-winning Travel Advisors can recommend Atlas to clients who have seen it all and done it all. Atlas’ World Navigator will bring travelers on captivating luxe-adventure journeys for their highly anticipated return-to-cruise.»

«We are delighted to add Atlas Ocean Voyages to Cruise Planners’ rich portfolio of cruise vacation options,» said Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder of Cruise Planners. «We know there is a pent-up consumer demand for small ship and luxury travel options and our partnership with Atlas Ocean Voyages is another example of how we seek out the most distinctive and compelling travel experiences for our clients. We are confident our travel advisors will continue to provide savvy travelers with the best possible vacation options and love the unique destinations such as Ukraine, Bucharest, Egypt and The Holy Lands itineraries – to name a few.»

Atlas’ signature All Inclusive All The Way provides guests a complete and seamless experience by including complimentary round-trip air travel, a choice of a shore excursion at every port, prepaid gratuities, polar parkas, emergency medical evacuation insurance, premium wine and spirits, international beers and coffees, Wi-Fi, L’OCCITANE bath amenities, and regionally inspired gourmet dining. In every stateroom, guests enjoy binoculars to use on board, en suite coffee, tea and personalized bar service, and butler service in suites.

Atlas’ Plan With Confidence flexible travel policy provides travelers a 100 percent refund of deposited funds up to 91 days prior to sailing. Plus, they can change their reservation as many times as they want, up to 15 days before their voyages’ sail date. They can even change their destination and sail with Atlas in another part of the world or choose to cancel at least 15 days or more prior to the departure date and be assured of a 100 percent future cruise credit.

About Cruise Planners
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network and an American Express Travel Representative, has more than 2,500 franchise owners who independently book vacations and travel experiences for their clients. Headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla., since 1994, Cruise Planners supports its network of franchise owners with innovative marketing, booking and technology tools, professional development and training with the industry’s top executives. Cruise Planners has been named the No. 1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18 consecutive years and was on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Cruise Planners has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line, many land vendors and maintains a philanthropic drive earning an International Franchise Association FranTech Award for innovation and Magellan Awards from Travel Weekly. Please visit http://www.cruiseplanners.com, for more information.

About Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a luxe-adventure expedition cruise brand designed for experienced and fun-seeking travelers to immerse in exciting and awe-inspiring moments in less-visited, bucket-list destinations. At 9,930 GRTs, World Navigator fosters a refined and convivial ambience for up to 196 guests and features the most-modern hygiene and cleanliness measures incorporated into her state-of-the-art design. 

World Navigator is Ice Class 1B-certified and her construction is on schedule for delivery in July 2021. World Navigator will be joined by World Traveller and World Seeker in 2022 and World Adventurer and World Discoverer in 2023.

Atlas welcomes travelers to ‘come back to something new’ in the brand’s new marketing campaign «At Last… Atlas» (www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com/itstime.) Please also follow Atlas Ocean Voyages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), Twitter (www.twitter.com/atlascruises), Instagram (www.instagram.com/AtlasOceanVoyages), and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/atlascruises). Travel Advisors can call 1.844.44.ATLAS (1.844.442.8527) to book their clients on an unforgettable luxe-adventure expedition.

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Global Online Lottery Markets, 2020-2025: Market Expected to Experience a Mediocre CAGR of 0.42%

DUBLIN, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Online Lottery Market – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2020-2025)» report has been added to…

DUBLIN, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Online Lottery Market – Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2020-2025)» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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The global online lottery market is anticipated to record a CAGR of 0.42% during the forecast period (2020-2025).

There is a rise in the popularity of draw-based games and scratch-off instant games across the European countries, which may positively impact the growth of the market studied.

The increased penetration of smartphones is giving rise to a number of mobile application-based lottery games. The end users have the convenience and comfort of gambling within the comfort of their own space, which is one of the major drivers of the segment.

Key Market Trends

Improved Internet Connections, Advances in Security, Encryption, and Streaming Technology

The increasing acceptance and popularity of the lottery, in general, has resulted in the creation of a whole different form of gaming on the internet. The upsurge in consumer choice for online lottery is being supported by faster internet connectivity, which permits operators to stream various events from around the world, allowing the consumers to bet on. The growth opportunity for lottery operators through online channel forced the online vendors to improve betting processes, in terms of security and reliability, which, in turn, propelled the popularity of online lottery across the world.

Additionally, for a long time, consumers were concerned about banking security while conducting any kind of transaction over the internet. However, advances in both online encryption and banking technology helped in resolving this concern, resulting in the consumers playing online securely and, in turn, driving the market studied.

Europe Holds a Major Share in the Market

The shift in demand from traditional modes of physical draw-based games to the virtual ones is augmenting the growth of the European online lottery market. Moreover, as lotteries offer a high return on low investment, a large group of individuals are attracted by the rewards and invest accordingly to participate in these games. Companies offering lottery gaming services use social media as a promotional strategy to attract large number of users, by posting the winning prizes on social networking sites, like Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. This factor is leading to an increase in the sales of various lottery tickets.

Furthermore, stringent government regulations regarding the operation of online lottery in the European countries help in gaining consumer trust and interest.

Competitive Landscape

The global online lottery market is a fragmented market with the involvement of numerous local and international players. There are strong competitors in the market with diversified portfolios, leading to an intense competition among the existing players.

Key players, like Lotto Agent, The Lotter, LottoKings, and Lotto 247, are focusing on optimizing their offerings, along with geographical expansion.

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1 INTRODUCTION

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1 Market Overview

4 MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1 Market Drivers

4.2 Market Restraints

4.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

5 MARKET SEGMENTATION

5.1 By End User

5.1.1 Desktop

5.1.2 Mobile

5.2 Geography

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Most Active Companies

6.2 Most Adopted Strategies

6.3 Market Share Analysis

6.4 Company Profiles

6.4.1 Lotto Direct Limited

6.4.2 Camelot Group

6.4.3 Lottoland

6.4.4 Lotto Agent

6.4.5 LottoKings

6.4.6 WinTrillions

6.4.7 Lotto247

6.4.8 Annexio Limited

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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InvestChile Portfolio of Projects Grows by 23% in 2020 to Over US $21,000 Million

In the case of the country of origin of the foreign investment supported by the Agency, the United States returned to the top place, with projects for US $4,487 million, which represented an increase of 61% in 2019.

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the world and has had a negative impact on the global economy and investments, the portfolio of projects…

In the case of the country of origin of the foreign investment supported by the Agency, the United States returned to the top place, with projects for US $4,487 million, which represented an increase of 61% in 2019.

SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the world and has had a negative impact on the global economy and investments, the portfolio of projects supported by InvestChile – the Chilean Investment Promotion Agency – showed positive results in 2020, with the amount managed rising by 23% to US $21,898 million, up from US $17,799 million at end-2019. 

Similarly, the number of projects – at different stages of development – closed the year at 495, compared to 413 in 2019, equivalent to an increase of 20%.

According to the director of InvestChile, Andrés Rodríguez, it is important that overseas companies are continuing to choose Chile for their projects «since foreign investment will be crucial for the recovery of our economy and the creation of jobs in a post-pandemic scenario.»

«The contingency forced us to adapt our work and focus on supporting overseas companies already present in Chile to avoid the stoppage of their projects amid the restrictions due to the pandemic, without neglecting the international promotion we undertook remotely throughout the year, including our annual seminar held in November,» said Rodríguez.

In the case of the country of origin of the foreign investment supported by the Agency, the United States returned to the top place, with projects for US $4,487 million, which represented an increase of 61% in 2019, while Canada took second place, with US $4,084 million (a 42% increase) and China dropped to third place, with US $3,891 million, down by 20% on 2019.

Among the foreign investors who used InvestChile’s services, the sector in which they showed most interest was energy, with projects for US $7,871 million, up by 20% on 2019. It was followed by mining and suppliers, with US $7,099 million (38%), and global services, with US $3,903 million (58%).

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Bion Announces Core Optimization Trials Complete

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of patented waste treatment technology incorporated within a business model focused on the production of branded sustainable livestock products in the beef, pork, and other sectors, announced it has concluded the core optimization testing of its third generation (3G) technology platform.

Completion of the 3G core optimization trials has resulted in further increases in system efficiencies…

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of patented waste treatment technology incorporated within a business model focused on the production of branded sustainable livestock products in the beef, pork, and other sectors, announced it has concluded the core optimization testing of its third generation (3G) technology platform.

Completion of the 3G core optimization trials has resulted in further increases in system efficiencies and performance and opens the way for the design and implementation of a commercial scale 3G platform at a livestock production site. Bion has been in discussions with several potential production partners across multiple animal species.

Craig Scott, Bion’s director of communications, stated, «While we will continue to optimize the system as opportunities arise, we can now move forward with final design and engineering for our initial full scale 3G commercial system. In addition, we anticipate subsequent product filings with OMRI (Organic Material Review Institute) in the near future.»

Bion’s patented third-generation technology was designed to largely eliminate the environmental impacts of large-scale livestock production and deliver a USDA-certified sustainable product to the consumer. The platform simultaneously recovers high-value coproducts and renewable energy that increase revenues. Bion’s 3G tech platform can provide a pathway to true economic and environmental sustainability with ‘win-win’ benefits for at least a premium sector of the $200 billion livestock industry, the environment, and the consumer. For more information, see Bion’s website, www.biontech.com.

This material includes forward-looking statements based on management’s current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words ‘anticipate(s)’, ‘will be’, ‘believe’, ‘expect(s)’ and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes.

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