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Bill to Prevent Burn Injuries Passes in Congress

BERKELEY, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Survivors for Good (SFG) co-founder, Margrett Lewis, is in Washington, D.C. this week to raise awareness of preventable burn injuries from household consumer products. SFG is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on empowering growth, solutions and resiliency after traumas and burns. SFG’s advocacy project called Not Your Turn To Burn announced the passage of Bill H.R. 806, the Portable Fuel…

The passage of H.R. 806, sponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), is a crucial step forward for consumer safety. The National Fire Protection Agency’s data shows that every year 4,000 people are burned and 450 die because flammable liquid containers can explode while responsibly tipping or pouring flammable liquids.

«I’m here this week to thank members of Congress, including ones who are veterans and have seen burn injuries up close, for taking action,» said Lewis, an unpaid advocate. «H.R. 806 requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to adhere to stricter safety protocols—allowing everyday heating, cooking, lighting and science demonstrations to be done without risk of burn explosion injuries. We thank Rep. Thompson and the legislators who took this necessary action to save lives.»

Lewis championed efforts to pass The Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, and helped ensure that the appropriations omnibus approved by Congress included $10 million in continued funding for the Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) for Fiscal Year 2021.

«The FA required by the Bill cost only pennies, saves on injuries, have no effect on use and have been shown to work 100% of the time in preventing fires and explosions,» said Dr. Glen Stevick, Principle of Berkeley Engineering and Research, Inc., where FAs were researched and tested. He is also a cofounder of SFG.

«We have never had a failure in any of the testing we did with a flame mitigation device in place,» said Adam St. John, Special Agent at Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), concurring with Dr. Stevick. A fellow Burn Mom from one of these tragedies and ATF Analyst, Tonia Clarke has also lent her time and talents to this effort.

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ATA Truck Tonnage Index Jumped 7.4% in December

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 7.4% in December after rising 3.2% in November. In December, the index equaled 120 (2015=100) compared with 111.7 in November.

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«Tonnage ended last year on a high note,» said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. «The index not only registered the largest monthly gain since June, but it also had the first year-over-year increase since March. Freight continues to be helped by strong consumption, a retail inventory restocking, and robust single-family home construction. With the stimulus checks recently issued and with a strong possibility of more in the near future, I would expect truck freight to continue rising.»

November’s gain was revised down slightly to 3.2% from our December 22 press release.

Compared with December 2019, the SA index rose 2.3%. For all of 2020, compared with the same 12-month period in 2019, tonnage was down 3.3%. 2019 had an annual increase of 3.3%.

«Because of the pandemic, 2020 was obviously a very challenging year for the economy overall, and that is reflecting in the tonnage index’s dip from the previous year,» Costello said. «Despite that, truck tonnage clearly outperformed the broader economy as freight continued to move in the face of a myriad of COVID-related challenges faced by the country.»

The not seasonally adjusted index, which represents the change in tonnage actually hauled by the fleets before any seasonal adjustment, equaled 115.9 in December, 5.4% above the November level (109.9). In calculating the index, 100 represents 2015. ATA’s For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index is dominated by contract freight as opposed to spot market freight.

Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 72.5% of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 11.84 billion tons of freight in 2019. Motor carriers collected $791.7 billion, or 80.4% of total revenue earned by all transport modes.

ATA calculates the tonnage index based on surveys from its membership and has been doing so since the 1970s. This is a preliminary figure and subject to change in the final report issued around the 5th day of each month. The report includes month-to-month and year-over-year results, relevant economic comparisons, and key financial indicators.

The American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation’s freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.

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Meow Wolf Announces Opening Date for Omega Mart

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Meow Wolf, the Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company, announced today the opening date for its second permanent installation, Omega Mart. Opening its doors on Thursday, February 18th, Omega Mart is the anchor experience at AREA15, an immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. Tickets for the highly anticipated…

More than 325 creatives have been involved with 250+ unique projects inside the exhibition, which will have 4 vast themed areas and 60 additional unique environments, including installation-filled rooms, terrains, and portals to other worlds in true Meow Wolf fashion.

«We’re thrilled to launch our exhibition in Las Vegas next month,» said Corvas Brinkerhoff, Meow Wolf Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Meow Wolf Las Vegas. «We’ve been working tirelessly to complete the project and can’t wait to introduce audiences to an entirely new mode of storytelling that is truly unlike anything they’ve ever seen before.»

Combining eye-popping art with a rich, detailed narrative, Omega Mart is «America’s Most Exceptional Grocery Store» and Meow Wolf’s most ambitious project to date. Hailed as one of Conde Nast Traveller’s «14 Reasons Why We Can’t Wait to Travel,» visitors will soon be able to experience more than 100 custom items such as Impact Corn, Caltucky Freedom Glaze, and Americanized Beef. World-renowned musical and visual artists such as Amon Tobin, Shrine, and Android Jones are among the 50+ collaborators working to create this mind-bending experience, which Thrillist has named one of the top things they’re looking forward to in Vegas in 2021.

Implementing safety practices and protocols to protect employees, guests and the community while combating the spread of coronavirus is Meow Wolf’s main priority. Here’s what to expect when visiting Omega Mart:

Limited Capacity: Omega Mart will operate at 25% capacity and tickets are available exclusively online.
Face Masks: The State of Nevada requires all residents and visitors to wear a face covering.
Temperature Checks: AREA15 utilizes non-invasive thermal cameras at point of entry. Anyone displaying a temperature over 100.4 degrees fahrenheit and their entire group will not be allowed entry to the property.
Social Distancing: All visitors will need to practice social distancing and keep a minimum of 6 feet away from other groups and employees during their visit. Creative Operators will be available to help maintain protocol.
Cleaning & HVAC: The frequency of cleaning and sanitizing has been increased in all public spaces with an emphasis on frequent contact surfaces. Omega Mart MERV8 and MERV 13 air filter replacement frequency has been increased and fresh air exchange maximized.

In addition to the above, Meow Wolf has implemented safety measures for staff and the exhibit. Every day, in preparation for guests, Omega Mart will undergo rigorous sanitization. In addition, employees will undergo a health questionnaire, receive daily temperature checks and comprehensive COVID-19 safety and sanitization training to ensure they understand and are confident in managing the physical distancing and hygiene aspects of their roles. There will be hand sanitizer dispensers placed at guest and employee entrances and throughout the exhibit. Omega Mart will make available non-latex gloves for employee and guest use.To learn more about what Meow Wolf is doing to protect visitors, please visit the Meow Wolf website.

Beginning on February 18th, Omega Mart will be open from 3:00pm until 9:00pm Monday through Thursday and from 3:00pm until 12:00am on Fridays. Weekend hours are 10:00am until 12:00am on Saturday and 10:00am until 8:00pm on Sundays. Hours are subject to change.

Tickets are available for pre-purchase for $45 for General Admission ($40 Children / Seniors / Military), and $35 for Nevada Residents ($30 Children / Seniors / Military). Attendees will be required to pre-book a time slot for entry.

Meow Wolf was recognized in Fast Company’s 2020 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, and awarded the #1 spot for Live Events. The company is also building a third permanent installation in Denver, which is slated to open in late 2021.

About Omega Mart
Omega Mart is not your typical grocery store. It’s a viscerally satisfying, psychedelic, and totally unpredictable immersive art experience. This begins with hundreds of products that have the ability to fulfill desires beyond expectations and leads beyond into new worlds of inspiration, play, and transformation. More than 325 creatives are working on 250+ unique projects inside the exhibition, which will have 4 vast anchor spaces and 60 additional unique environments, such as installation-filled rooms, terrains, and portals to other worlds.

About Meow Wolf
Recognized in Fast Company’s 2020 list of The World’s Most Innovative Companies, Meow Wolf is a Santa Fe-based arts and entertainment company that creates immersive, interactive experiences to transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms of story and exploration. The company’s first location in Santa Fe opened in 2016 and showcases the THEA Award-winning, international sensation House Of Eternal Return, where two million visitors have now discovered a multidimensional mystery house with secret passages, portals to magical worlds, and surreal, maximalist and mesmerizing art exhibits. The location is also home to a learning center, a music venue, and the Float Cafe & Bar. In 2019, Meow Wolf expanded beyond Santa Fe and opened Kaleidoscape, the world’s first artist-driven ride at Elitch Gardens in Denver. Meow Wolf is expanding to Las Vegas at AREA15 with their second permanent installation, Omega Mart, which is opening February 18, 2021, and will be opening their third permanent installation in Denver in late 2021. Meow Wolf is proud to be the only certified B-Corporation in the themed entertainment industry, with a team dedicated to social impact and building a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

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Coming Soon: Lumberjack Alley in Smyrna, TN

SMYRNA, Tenn., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Georgia-based Family Entertainment Center, Stars and Strikes recently announced that they will be opening their newest entertainment destination, Lumberjack Alley, which will be the first axe-throwing site for the company. The brand-new Axe Throwing venue is located inside of the company’s Smyrna, Tennessee location, housing 8 targets and offering a full menu of food and beverage selections for guests to enjoy. Lumberjack…

«We are excited to unveil Lumberjack Alley to all of our guests. This addition offers a place for our guests to get away and play with friends and family in a unique new atmosphere,» said Jack Canouse, managing partner and co-founder of Stars and Strikes. «The Smyrna community has always supported us, and we want to provide them with the best entertainment experience possible.»

The opening of the new segment adds another attraction to the already action-packed entertainment lineup, including Bowling, a huge Arcade, Laser Tag and Bumper Cars. The Smyrna location opened in September of 2018 and is one of 15 Stars and Strikes locations in the Southeast. Stars and Strikes is excited to continue to be an active part of the Smyrna community.

ABOUT STARS AND STRIKES

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Centers provide a fun and friendly atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to state-of-the-art bowling lanes, attractions include bumper cars, two-story laser tag, arcade games and a bar and restaurant with healthy choices and classic American favorites. Stars and Strikes currently employs over 1300 people throughout Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. There is something for everyone at Stars and Strikes. For more information, visit www.StarsAndStrikes.com

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In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit discusses ways to achieve a sustainable post-COVID-19 recovery

ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit got underway this morning as part of ADSW 2021, the global platform for accelerating the pace of sustainable development. Hosted by Masdar, the event is being held virtually this year due to restriction in place to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

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His Highness welcomed the leaders, officials and experts participating in the sessions of this year’s summit to discuss how to enact a ‘green recovery’ to help economies rebound from the pandemic and build a more sustainable future for all.

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized that the UAE is continuing its efforts under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to stimulate sustainable development, and said that ADSW is particularly relevant this year as it represents a global platform for dialogue and setting the sustainable development agenda based on the principles of the green recovery.

His Highness said: «In light of the exceptional circumstances that the world is experiencing, there is an urgent need to take practical steps and initiatives that contribute to accelerating the application of the principles and foundations of sustainable development, with the need to take proactive steps, plan for a more flexible future and strengthen capabilities in order to efficiently face the existing and emerging challenges.

«The Emirati initiatives, present to the world a practical model on the economic feasibility of renewable energy, stressing the importance of cooperation and joint work to achieve tangible progress in the field of reducing the repercussions of climate change».

His Highness said that Abu Dhabi continues, year after year, to consolidate its position and pivotal role as a platform that brings together the international community to discuss key issues in sustainability. He said that he hoped that this year’s ADSW would be the starting point for constructive global dialogue on building a secure and stable future for current and future generations.

H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, delivered the Summit’s keynote speech, thanked Abu Dhabi for hosting this event under these circumstances and said: «I believe the crisis we are experiencing is urging us to reinvent the ways we live, produce and travel in a more radical manner. It is urging us to rethink our relationship with nature and to reevaluate our priorities. In this respect, the coming year will be full of opportunities which we need to grasp.»

His Excellency Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, delivered a speech in which he welcomed the guests and participants of the Summit, praising the wise leadership’s support for sustainable development.

His Excellency said that the COVID-19 pandemic was a wake-up call to humanity as a whole, and that it demonstrated the importance of sustainability in its broadest sense, and revealed the interdependence between health and food and resource security. His Excellency explained how efforts made by the UAE to face the pandemic, through proactive measures enacted by the wise leadership, focused on enhancing resource security and supporting vital supply chains.

His Excellency stressed the concept of cooperation and building bridges of dialogue and communication, noting that the country will host the Dubai Expo later this year, with sustainability and the future as the main themes of this event.

His Excellency touched on the Zayed Sustainability Prize and its role in promoting global sustainability efforts, as it has achieved a positive impact on more than 350 million people around the world. He said that the award has a special place among the UAE’s leadership because it embodies the values and principles of the founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and especially his commitment to sustainable progress. His Excellency explained that the award will return in its usual form next year, with a focus on aspects of innovation and recovery for the post-COVID period.

(Note to editors: The full text of His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber’s speech will be sent separately)

The ADSW Summit comprises three sessions of two hours each, and focuses on three topics: restoring the circle of life (Live & Move), enhancing responsibility and interaction (Care & Engage), and doing business and investment (Work & Invest). Each topic addresses the main issues and topics that would open the way for the many social, economic and technological opportunities to achieve a post-pandemic green recovery.

As well as the Summit, ADSW, which runs from January 18-21, hosts a series of high-level virtual activities, including the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the Abu Dhabi Forum for Sustainable Finance, and the Global Energy Forum of the Atlantic Council. the virtual forum for the «Youth for Sustainability» platform, and the World Future Energy Summit forums.

In addition to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco; speakers at the summit include: His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Al-Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of «KBW» Investment; His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Director of Mubadala Investment; Grace Fu, Minister of Sustainability and Environment of the Government of Singapore; Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), and founder and CEO of Kalimat Group; His Excellency Engineer Aweidah Morshed Al Marar, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy; Francisco Lacamera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA); Maymouna Mohamed Sharif, Executive Director of UN-Habitat; Noel Quinn, CEO of HSBC Holding Group; Lawrence Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock; And Dr Lucas Juba, CEO of Environmental Practices at Microsoft,.

Through its various initiatives and events, ADSW advances the process of exchanging knowledge, implementing strategies, and developing realistic solutions to face the challenges of sustainability and climate change. As the first major global event in 2021, the year in which the UAE celebrates its 50th anniversary, the week contributes a pioneering role in enhancing cooperation between the public and private sectors in order to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Since the launch of its activities more than a decade ago, ADSW has grown to become one of the largest gatherings concerned with sustainability in the world. The 2020 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week attracted more than 45,000 participants from more than 170 countries, and saw the participation of 10 heads of state, in addition to 160 ministers and ambassadors.

To view the full program of ADSW 2021, please visit www.abudhabisustainabilityweek.com

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Statement on the Peaceful Transfer of Power

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — 38 Organizations, including the Code of Support Foundation, releases following statement about the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States:

Following the failed insurrection attempt of January 6, 2021, the undersigned organizations, who serve members of our military, veterans, caregivers, and their families, join in condemning this violent attack on our country, our democracy, and our Constitution. We affirm our commitment to the US Constitution, our free and fair elections, and the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power.

We endorse the statement made by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to the joint force, which is made up of about 1.3 million active-duty service members and more than 811,000 National Guardsmen and reservists,

«The violent riot in Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2021 was a direct assault on the U.S. Congress, the Capitol building, and our Constitutional process. We witnessed actions inside the Capitol building that were inconsistent with the rule of law. The rights of freedom of speech and assembly do not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition and insurrection.»

Our veterans and men and women in uniform each take an oath to uphold and defend the US Constitution, which provides for the peaceful transfer of power after an election – as confirmed by the States and courts, and certified by the US Congress. Members of the National Guard are now activated to protect the results of that election. We call on our fellow Americans to respect the electoral process, as well as the men and women of the National Guard who will be fulfilling their oaths to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. There must be no further violence. We, the undersigned, join in opposition to any effort to overthrow our democracy or disrupt the peaceful transfer of power.

We also call for accountability for those responsible for the seditious acts leading up to and including January 6, 2021. We call upon veterans, members of the military, and each of us who have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution to stand firmly in support of democracy and to recommit to the peaceful transfer of power. We ask our political leaders, who have sworn that very same oath, to do the same.

Signed,

1. AMVETS
2. Brighton Marine, Inc
3. Code of Support Foundation
4. Easterseals DC MD VA
5. Elizabeth Dole Foundation
6. Esposas Militares Hispanas USA
7. Final Salute, Inc
8. Give an Hour
9. Higher Ground Veterans Advocacy
10. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America
11. Military Child Education Coalition
12. Military Family Advisory Network
13. Military Order of the Purple Heart
14. Minority Veterans of America
15. Modern Military Association of America
16. Ms Veteran America
17. Mt. Carmel Veterans Services
18. MVAT Foundation
19. National Military Spouse Network
20. Partners in Promise
21. Project Sanctuary
22. Psych Armor
23. Psych Hub
24. Reveille Foundation
25. Secure Families Initiative
26. Student Veterans of America
27. Swords to Plowshares
28. Team Red, White & Blue
29. Team Rubicon
30. The Independence Fund
31. The Mission Continues
32. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
33. Travis Manion Foundation
34. Veterans Community Connection
35. Veterans Education Successes
36. Veterans for Common Sense
37. Volunteers of America
38. wear blue: run to remember

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Midcareer Entrepreneur Pens Guide for the Hopeful

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen E. Gerard, serial entrepreneur and founder of TGaS Advisors, today announced the publication of Stuck in the Middle Seat: The Five Phases to Becoming a Midcareer Entrepreneur. The book is published with ForbesBooks, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes.

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Addressing a common crossroads for many midcareer professionals, Stuck in the Middle Seat is a discussion about what comes next for aspiring entrepreneurs who are apprehensive about stepping out of their comfort zone. Having lived through that professional limbo himself, Stephen E. Gerard wrote Stuck in the Middle Seat to help entrepreneurs navigate their transition from the daily grind to launching and growing their own business.

Structured into five phases, Gerard takes readers through the ideation, launching the business, growth, the emotional rollercoaster of being a founder, and finally, what it means when your venture achieves sustained success. With his conversational approach, Gerard informs each phase with critical laws—21 in total—that have guided him on his own entrepreneurial journey.

With Stuck in the Middle Seat, Stephen E. Gerard offers the book he wished he’d read as a former road warrior, frequently stuck in the middle seat, hopping from one city to the next.

«I was working backward and going nowhere,» Gerard said. «For the first 15 or so years of my career, I was using the hot things of the day to determine my focus, rather than look forward. That shift has formed the basis for what I love to do today.»

Stuck in the Middle Seat: The Five Phases to Becoming a Midcareer Entrepreneur is available on Amazon today.

About Stephen E. Gerard
Stephen E. Gerard is a serial entrepreneur and currently serves on the boards of several companies. He founded his first startup, TGaS Advisors, at the age of 40. TGaS was named to the Inc. 500/5000 five times.

Stephen now focuses on bringing other entrepreneurs’ visions to life as an investor, advisor, and public speaker. Stephen and his family currently split their time between New Jersey and California.

About ForbesBooks
Launched in 2016 in partnership with Advantage Media Group, ForbesBooks is the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. ForbesBooks offers business and thought leaders an innovative, speed-to-market, fee-based publishing model and a suite of services designed to strategically and tactically support authors and promote their expertise. For more information, visit forbesbooks.com.

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New Generations Institute Poll Resolves Controversy Over Kamala’s Generation?

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — A poll released today aims to resolve the passionate controversy over Vice President-Elect Harris’ generational identity. Harris was born in 1964—a birth year in a fiercely-debated generational gray zone. The Generations Institute –which studies all the living U.S. generations – asked 1200 respondents born in 1964 to identify which generation they feel a part of. The clear majority indicated they feel part of the «lost» generation (aka Generation…

The debate has been strikingly robust. Publications ranging from Politico to Rolling Stone to Forbes have run long pieces looking at Harris’ generational identity. The Washington Post alone has run three separate pieces on this generational controversy. A flood of reader comments has inundated these publications as well as other online forums. Jim Davis, an internet forums expert, notes: «This debate about Kamala’s generational identity is one of the most surprisingly intense and acrimonius online controversies I’ve ever seen.»

Harris’ 1964 birth year is generationally ambiguous. The traditionally-defined birth years of the Baby Boom Generation are 1946 – 1964. While the Generation X birth years have been commonly 1965-1980, some believe it starts earlier. Meanwhile, many generational scholars increasingly argue there is a distinct generation (aka Generation Jones, born 1954-1965) in-between Boomers and X’ers.

The poll, which was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 1200 Americans on December 10-18, 2020, asked: «Do you consider yourself to be a member of the Baby Boom Generation, Generation X, or a generation in-between (commonly called Generation Jones)?» The results showed Americans born in 1964 overwhelmingly feel in-between Boomers and Xers: 61% chose Generation Jones, while 21% chose Generation X, and 18% selected the Boomer Generation.

Institute Director David Williams: «We’ve been quite struck by the ferocity of this debate; many people obviously have very strong feelings about this. The fact that such a large majority of respondents feel in-between Boom and X is persuasive, and is consistent with the emerging consensus among experts about the existence of Generation Jones. Part of the relevance of the debate centers on how Harris’ generational identity will impact the style and substance of her governing.»

Below is a small sampling of some of the articles which have helped fuel the controversy:

In a Forbes piece titled: «Kamala Harris: Boomer, Gen X Or Generation Jones?», Richard Eisenberg wrote: «As you can see, it’s possible to make a case that Kamala Harris could be described as either a boomer, a Gen Xer or a Generation Joneser.»
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2020/08/18/kamala-harris-boomer-gen-x-or-generation-jones/?sh=67fa9e142e4e

Jill Filipovic’s Medium essay titled «The Great Gen X vs. Boomer Debate Comes for Kamala» concludes: «Harris, I’m sorry to say, is a baby boomer.»
https://gen.medium.com/the-great-gen-x-vs-boomer-debate-comes-for-kamala-cef57a813128

Teresa Wiltz’s piece in Politico titled: «How Generation Jones shaped Kamala Harris» observes: «All this shapes Harris the politician, for good and for not-so-good. As a Generation Joneser, she’s the Jan Brady of American politics, the perpetual middle child, wondering why we can’t all get along.»
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/10/07/kamala-harris-generation-veep-debate-426994

Tim Dickinson’s essay in Rolling Stone, «Kamala Harris, Gen X’s Moment, and the Fall of House Boomer» suggests that: «Harris embodied a classic Gen X straddle»
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/kamala-harris-joe-biden-boomers-genx-millenials-1042881/

Bonnie Greer’s piece «Kamala Harris is Pure GenJones» in The New European observes: «The exchange in that debate revealed a great deal about the two of them, and also underlined something about Harris: she is 100% ‘Generation Jones’.»
https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/brexit-news/bonnie-greer-kamala-harris-is-pure-generation-jones-3845142

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Global Travel Retail Market Report 2020: Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts 2018-2028

DUBLIN, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Travel Retail Market…

DUBLIN, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Travel Retail Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2020 To 2028» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The travel retail market was valued at US$ 74.31 Bn in 2019 and for the last two decades, the travel retail market has grown constantly.

The global travel retail sector is not limited to only airports; it also includes cruise lines, ferries, and ports. However, an airport still enjoys the pole position in the market and is expected to remain the dominant player in the upcoming years. However, with the onset of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions, some of the major airports witnessed a drop in international passengers by about 90% for the months of March, April, and May 2020. Thereby, retail sales in the global retail market took a significant hit in the 1st half of 2020.

People traveling for work during the pandemic have significantly avoided visiting retail stores at airports thereby, impulsive sales of leisure products have taken a hit

As a result, the travel retail market which was valued at US$ 74.31 Bn in 2019 is estimated to reach only US$ 33.43 Bn in 2020, registering a year-on-year decline of over 55%. However, with expected relaxations in travel restrictions from the start of 2021, the market can expect a steady increase in retail sales during the forecast period from 2020 to 2028. However, at a conservative growth forecast of about 4.1% during the forecast period, the travel retail market is expected to reach US$ 46.11 Bn by 2028. Some of the factors driving this estimated growth include an uptick in international travel post COVID-19 restrictions, travel retailers adopting digital technologies to drive online sales, and promotional activities planned by leading retailers.

Growing demand for perfumes & cosmetics sub-segment by product category type is likely to propel the market in upcoming years

In 2019, the perfumes & cosmetics segment accounted for the major market share and expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. The wine & spirits and fashion & accessories segment followed the perfumes & cosmetics segment with a substantial market share in the base year 2019. Furthermore perfumes & cosmetics segment expected to witness the highest CAGR in upcoming years owing to the increasing demand for branded products from Asia Pacific consumers.

Airport segment expected to dominate the travel retail market by sales channel throughout the forecast period

Though it has been observed that only 5-10% of the total number of travelers at airport tend to visit duty-free shops, the airport segment accounted for over 50% market share of the global travel retail market in terms of market value in 2019. Market players are also paying more attention to the comfort and convenience of the customers coming to the airport.

For instance, several major airports have already started investing in increasing their online retail sales such as Heathrow Airport’s «Heathrow Boutique» and Brisbane airport’s «BNE Marketplace». Thereby, several major airports are expected to adopt such digital platforms to drive retail sales to offer higher convenience and health safety for travelers.

Growing demand from the Asia Pacific projected to catapult the market growth

Asia-Pacific travel retail market held the largest market value share in 2019. In 2019, Asia Pacific witnessed an increase in sales by 9% whereas other regions posted stagnant or negative growth. With post COVID-19 travel restriction relaxations, the region is expected to witness higher growth as compared to other regions due to the large base of international travelers for both business and leisure purposes.

Leading brands are aggressively looking for digital platforms

As a part of strategic development leading companies such as Revlon, Estee Lauder, Rituals Cosmetics, L’Oreal, and others with an exclusive and wide range of fragrances and skin care products; expanding their offerings over digital platforms at every international airport.

Some of the key observations for international travel in the 1st half of 2020 include:

Major airports across the world witnessed a decline in passengers by about 60%
Leading duty-free operators experienced a 55% to 65% fall in turnover
Popular beauty brands saw a decline of about 20% in overall sales

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Preface

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Travel Retail Market

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.1.1 The Emerging Middle Class in The New Markets
3.2.1.2 The Boom in the Asia-Pacific Travel Retail Market
3.2.2 Market Challenges
3.2.2.1 High Operating Expenses
3.2.2.2 Stringent Regulations in Airport Retailing
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.3.1 Digitizing Travel Retail
3.2.3.2 Increasing Demand From Emerging Economies
3.3 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2019
3.4 Market Positioning of Key Players, 2019

Chapter 4 Global Travel Retail Market, by Product Category
4.1 Overview
4.2 Perfumes and Cosmetics
4.3 Wines and Spirits
4.4 Fashion and Accessories
4.5 Tobacco Products
4.6 Watches and Jewellery
4.7 Electronics and Gifts
4.8 Confectionery and Fine Foods

Chapter 5 Global Travel Retail Market, by Sales Channel
5.1 Overview
5.2 Airport
5.3 Airlines
5.4 Ferries and Cruises
5.5 Other Shops and Sales

Chapter 6 Global Travel Retail Market, by Geography

Chapter 7 Company Profiles
7.1 Aer Rianta International (ARI)
7.2 China Duty Free Group (CDFG)
7.3 DFASS Group
7.4 DFS Group
7.5 Dufry AG
7.6 Gebr. Heinemann SE & Co. KG
7.7 King Power International Group
7.8 Lotte Group
7.9 Lagardere Group
7.10 The Naunace Group
7.11 The Shilla Duty Free

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Empresa Portuguesa Rangel inicia operación logística en México

PORTO, Portugal, 19 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El grupo portugués Rangel Logistics Solutions gana una nueva dimensión, empezando el año 2021 con la expansión de su estrategia de internacionalización a México. Con una inversión inicial de 750 000 €, ha abierto este mes una oficina en la Ciudad de México, ha contratado equipos y, en los próximos dos años, tiene prevista la apertura de tres oficinas más en este país.

La elección de México se ha impuesto como «el paso siguiente, tras la apertura de…

La elección de México se ha impuesto como «el paso siguiente, tras la apertura de Brasil en 2013, para reforzar nuestra presencia en América Latina, debido a la dimensión y a la fuerza económica e industrial del país» – explica Nuno Rangel, CEO de Rangel Logistics Solutions.

En los servicios ofrecidos, la gran apuesta es la logística internacional, área en la que la empresa Rangel ya trabaja y en la que posee un gran conocimiento, y que puede ser el brazo logístico del comercio internacional de las empresas que quieran exportar o importar a México; pero pasa también por aprovechar oportunidades en los servicios de logística contractual, como, por ejemplo, en logística industrial, en el sector de la automoción y en otras industrias.

En este país, la estrategia ha sido identificar a los principales actores de mercado y establecer colaboraciones. Esto permite a Rangel presentar soluciones logísticas a los clientes y surgir como un interlocutor único que integra diversos operadores.

«Conscientes de que este es un país en el que el sector logístico registra una fuerte competencia, con la presencia de todos los grandes actores mundiales, nosotros tenemos la flexibilidad de un operador local, con capacidad de adaptación a las diferentes oportunidades de mercado. Tenemos confianza y, con el fuerte crecimiento de México y de toda América Latina, seremos cada vez más un importante operador logístico en el mercado ibérico. Al mismo tiempo, la crisis que se vive actualmente es una crisis que pone de relieve la necesidad de una transformación digital y esta es una de nuestras grandes apuestas», afirma Nuno Rangel.

Las perspectivas apuntan a una continuidad de la expansión a otros países ya en 2021, lo que otorgará una mayor dimensión a la marca Rangel, haciendo que esta sea, cada vez, sinónimo de un actor logístico global.

RANGEL LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS:

Fundada en 1980, Rangel Logistics Solutions cuenta con 2 100 colaboradores y, en 2020, ha registrado un volumen de facturación de 203 M€, dispone de 312 500 m2* de área logística y rápidamente consiguió una importante posición en el mercado. Actualmente está reconocida como un socio logístico global, con capacidad de integración de una gran gama de servicios de transporte y logística.

FUENTE Rangel