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P2 Science Appoints John Revay as Vice President Finance

WOODBRIDGE, Conn., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — P2 Science Inc., a green chemistry company, announced that John Revay has joined the senior management of the company to lead the financial function.

Revay has many years of experience in financial leadership roles, including stints…

Revay has many years of experience in financial leadership roles, including stints as CFO at Unison Energy and Apollo Solar. He joins P2 full-time after consulting with the company during the installation of a new ERP system during 2020.

«We are very happy to add such an accomplished and well-known financial leader to our growing team,» said P2 CEO, Neil Burns. «The financial side of our company is in good hands with an executive of John’s stature.»

Revay graduated from Fairfield University in Connecticut with a degree in finance and got his start in the field with PwC in the audit area. He has a strong record of upgrading systems and controls in growing businesses.

«I am thrilled to join such an innovative and successful company,» said Revay. «I look forward to helping P2 achieve our ambitions as the company commercializes impactful and creative green chemistry.»

Revay is based at P2’s Naugatuck, CT green manufacturing facility.

About P2 Science:
P2 Science is a green chemistry company, co-founded by Professor Paul Anastas, head of the Yale Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. P2 has developed and patented technologies for converting renewable feedstocks into high-value specialty products.

Investors in P2 include BASF Venture Capital, Xeraya Capital, Elm Street Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Ironwood Capital, HG Ventures and Chanel. The company started up its first manufacturing plant in September of 2018 which produces novel renewable aroma chemicals and cosmetic ingredients. For more information, visit http://www.p2science.com.

Media Contact

Neil Burns, P2 Science, +1 (732) 688-9585, neil@p2science.com

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New Study Finds Tax Policy Drives Connecticut’s Ongoing Fiscal & Economic Crisis

BOSTON, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Multiple rounds of tax increases aimed at high earners and corporations triggered an exodus from Connecticut of large employers and wealthy individuals, according to a

«It’s no coincidence that the state’s ongoing economic struggles have corresponded with a string of experimental tax hikes,» said Greg Sullivan, who co-authored «Connecticut’s Dangerous Game: How the Nation’s Wealthiest State Scared Off Businesses and Worsened Its Fiscal Crisis,» with Andrew Mikula.

Over the last quarter-century, Connecticut has endured a series of budget crises. To cover ballooning costs, the state enacted sharp tax increases, including four income tax hikes in the last 20 years that caused the top rate to jump by 77 percent.

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said that the tax increases «totally disadvantage the state,» noting that it already has «some of the highest income tax rates in the country and we pay a price for that.»

In recent years, Connecticut has increasingly turned to high earners and large companies to close budget gaps, doubling a surcharge on large firms, establishing and then increasing a tax on luxury goods, and raising the income tax for the state’s highest earners.

The results have been disastrous. From 2008 to 2020, the state placed 49th among the states in private sector wage growth. In just the last couple of years, General Electric and Alexion Pharmaceuticals both moved their headquarters to Massachusetts. The flight of jobs has in turn affected existing homeowners, and before COVID-19, property values in wealthy Fairfield County were still 18 percent below their 2006 peak.

Further, these tax increases have failed to stabilize Connecticut’s finances, and large deficits continue to be projected for the state.

According to 2016 Connecticut Department of Revenue Services data, the state’s wealthiest 3 percent of families account for 41 percent of all income tax revenue. Between 2012 and 2018, Connecticut lost high earners at a rate that trailed only Washington, D.C., and those who fled earned more on average than taxpayers who migrated into the state.

Despite rate increases, the amount of taxes paid by Connecticut’s 100 top taxpayers plummeted 45 percent between 2015 and 2016 alone.

Massachusetts took a very different approach in the wake of the 1990-91 recession. A state income tax that was once 6.25 percent now stands at 5.0 percent. In recent years, the Commonwealth has gained millionaires at a higher rate than the national average, and nearly twice the rate of Connecticut.

Between January 2008 and January 2020, employment in Massachusetts grew by 12.5 percent. In contrast, Connecticut still hasn’t recovered all the jobs it lost during the Great Recession, and those it has created are, on average, lower paying.

Massachusetts has also benefited from Connecticut’s struggles to retain major corporations and wealthy individuals, and Connecticut is one of the few states from which taxable income migration to Massachusetts has been positive in recent years. That said, wealth migration remains a concern in Massachusetts, especially given the large scale of tax avoidance.

«Leaving has never been easier,» said Pioneer Institute Executive Director Jim Stergios. «In some cases, high earners can stay put and simply move money into trusts located in other states.»

About the Authors

Andrew Mikula is a Research Assistant at Pioneer Institute. Mr. Mikula was pre¬viously a Lovett & Ruth Peters Economic Opportunity Fellow at Pioneer Institute and studied economics at Bates College.

Gregory Sullivan is Pioneer’s Research Director. Prior to joining Pioneer, Sullivan served two five-year terms as Inspector General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and was a 17-year member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Greg is a Certified Fraud Investigator, and holds degrees from Harvard College, The Kennedy School of Public Administration, and the Sloan School at MIT.

About Pioneer

Pioneer’s mission is to develop and communicate dynamic ideas that advance prosperity and a vibrant civic life in Massachusetts and beyond.

Pioneer’s vision of success is a state and nation where our people can prosper and our society thrive because we enjoy world-class options in education, healthcare, transportation, and economic opportunity, and where our government is limited, accountable and transparent.

Pioneer values an America where our citizenry is well-educated and willing to test our beliefs based on facts and the free exchange of ideas, and committed to liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise.

Media Contact

Micaela Dawson, Pioneer Institute, 617-723-2277, micaela@pioneerinstitute.org

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Hotel EffectivenessⓇ Named Best Scheduling & Labor Management Software in the 2021 HotelTechAwards

ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hotel Effectiveness^Ⓡ, is eager to announce the company’s flagship product, PerfectLabor™, has been named 2021’s #1 Labor Management Software, and the company has been awarded one of the 10 Best Places to Work by Hotel Tech Report. In addition, PerfectEngage™, launched in mid-2020, was named as a finalist in the Best Employee Engagement software category. Coming off one of the most challenging years for the hotel industry and businesses of all kinds, this recognition carries added weight heading into 2021.

«Each month Hotel Tech Report helps more than 100,000 hoteliers research and vet technology partners for their properties. Winning a HotelTechAward is the highest achievement in the industry because it’s based on real data. Hoteliers trust this award when making purchase decisions because scoring is transparent and participation is ubiquitous amongst the most reputable vendors in the industry,» says Jordan Hollander, CEO of Hotel Tech Report.

Winners for these awards were selected from more than 200 of the top technology products around the world. The HotelTechAwards are the industry’s only data-driven awards platform with winners determined not by a handful of judges or popularity votes but by product reviews from a global community comprised of thousands of verified hotel technology users across more than 120 countries.

«We’re thrilled to be recognized by the industry in these two foundational elements of our company: our people and our products,» said Del Ross, Chief Revenue Officer at Hotel Effectiveness. «It’s an honor to be named the #1 Labor Management Software determined by customer reviews for the third straight year, because at the end of the day that’s what matters most. And in a year where we weren’t able to physically connect with our team, collaborate, and simply work together, we’re proud to still be highly regarded as one of the 10 Best Places to Work. Finally, for our brand-new product, PerfectEngage™ to be named a finalist in its category, employee engagement, so soon after launch is a testament to our relentless focus on our hotel customers’ success.»

The industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 virus and is still in recovery mode. These recognitions and awards are meaningful now, more than ever and a true testament to the great work Hotel Effectiveness has been able to accomplish this past year to support their customers and the industry.

Some of the company’s latest achievements and accomplishments in the past year include:

Growing to more than 5,000 hotel customers
Named Hottest Technology in 2020 at ALIS Tech Challenge
Launched PerfectEngage™, an easy-to-use employee engagement and communications solution
Launched Team Wellness Check-in™ within the enhanced mobile application suite including an app for managers and MyHotelTeam^®,the popular employee app
Announced major new customer relationships with industry leaders including, Aimbridge Hospitality, Prism Hotels and Resorts, Pyramid Advisory Group, Sage Hospitality and Crescent Hotels & Resorts. All of which utilize combinations of Hotel Effectiveness’ integrated labor optimization suite including PerfectLabor™, PerfectEngage™ and PerfectWage™
Supported the industry through:

Released a guide to help hotel’s return to profit sooner and accelerate recovery during the pandemic.
Hosted webinar on new Assembly Bill 685 impacting all California employers and how they can avoid a $25,000 mistake.
Created several resources including the Guest Room Deep Clean Checklist and cross-training tracking worksheet to help hotels transform processes and create greater efficiencies.
Provided customers with data necessary to secure PPP funding.
Released Cost of Schedule reporting and other key features to improve cash flow management.

For more information on the HotelTechAwards visit: https://hoteltechreport.com/news/2021-hta-pr

About Hotel Effectiveness®
Hotel Effectiveness® is the only complete labor management system designed exclusively for hotels and hotel management companies. Hotel Effectiveness® helps more than 5,000 hotels across more than 70 hotel brands achieve rapid return on investment through matching employee schedules with customer demand. From economy hotels to large convention hotels and luxury resorts, the solution is a fit for all types of properties. To learn more about PerfectLabor™ and the rest of the company’s profit-boosting technologies, visit Hoteleffectiveness.com.

About Hotel Tech Report
Hotel Tech Report is the world’s largest online community for technology insights and digital transformation strategies in the massive hotel industry. Our mission is to arm hotel owners and managers with the tools they need to leverage modern digital technologies and solve real-world business problems. Everything that we do is built upon a foundation of trust and transparency provided by authentic verified peer and expert reviews. Each month we help nearly 100,000 hoteliers learn about technology solutions and strategies that make their properties more efficient and solve their most pressing business problems.

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Lytx 2020 «State of the Data» Report Identifies Key Areas of Risk for Trucking Fleets

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Lytx^®, a leading provider of machine vision- and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, analytics, safety, and productivity solutions for commercial, public sector, and field service fleets, has released its third annual «State of the Data» report focused on trucking fleets. With data captured from fleets of all sizes and types within the trucking industry, Lytx’s 2020 report reveals the riskiest states, cities and roadways in <span…

«2020 was an unforgettable year with unprecedented challenges for the trucking industry. With the continued demands facing fleets and drivers, it has never been more important for us to identify and share key areas of risk and opportunities to help improve their safety,» said Dave Riordan, executive vice president, Lytx enterprise business. «We use our dataset – the largest and most accurate of its kind – to identify and address top areas of driving risk, and to provide trucking fleets with insights they can put into action quickly to improve their safety.»

Identifying Riskiest Areas Across the Country

Lytx captured over 10 million risky driving incidents among trucking fleets in 2020. From all those incidents, Lytx examined single-square-mile road segments using its proprietary risk scoring system and found the following areas in the U.S. had the highest concentration of risk:

Allentown, Pa.: Interstate 78, East of W. Emaus Avenue
Lambsburg, Va.: Interstate 77, near Old Pipers Gap Road
Albuquerque, N.M.: Interstate 40, near Coyote Springs Road SE
Durham, N.C.: Interstate 85, near University Station Road
Lebanon, N.J.: Interstate 78, near Cokesbury Road

As in past years, most of the identified riskiest road segments are near interchanges, construction zones, or on/off ramps, which increase driving risk. According to Lytx’s risk score system, these five road segments, on average, are 152 times riskier than the average road segment in Lytx’s trucking-industry database.

«We know sudden lane changes and shifts in driving speed surrounding interchanges can create a more volatile driving environment and more opportunity for dangerous incidents,» said Del Lisk, Lytx’s vice president of safety services. «We urge fleets and drivers to be aware of the increased risk in these areas and level-up their caution and defensive driving in these situations, whether you are passing through one of the segments featured here or any other highway interchange.»

Areas of Pennsylvania, and Allentown in particular, have been featured on this list in past years, with the top two riskiest roads in 2019 and top three riskiest roads in 2018.

That said, Pennsylvania improved in the overall state rankings in 2020. The riskiest states for trucking fleets in in 2020 were:

California
Washington
Texas
Oregon
Georgia

These states overall were three times riskier than the 45 other states in Lytx’s nationwide footprint.

Lytx also examined its data in 60-by-60-square-mile areas and, for the second year in a row, identified Chicago as the riskiest U.S. city for trucking. Compared to the next riskiest city, Dallas, Chicago was 23% more risky, likely related to its role as a major transportation hub for routes in all directions.

«With a wealth of driving data paired with unmatched analytic capabilities, Lytx is able to determine driving risk and drill that down into specific cities or even intersections,» said Lisk. «While we know trucking routes may not always be flexible, we encourage managers and coaches to consider these areas of concentrated risk in supporting their drivers to approach every situation with a proactive, safety-oriented mindset.»

Riskiest Days and Times for Truck Drivers

Lytx found slight shifts in the days of the week and times with the highest prevalence of collisions and near-collisions. From 2018 to 2020, Lytx identified the following:

	2020	2019	2018
Day of week with most collisions	Tuesday	Thursday	Wednesday
Day of week with fewest collisions	Sunday	Monday	Monday
Time of day with most near collisions	Morning (5:00 a.m.- noon)	Morning (5:00 a.m. – noon)	Afternoon (noon – 5:00 p.m.)

«With 24/7 demand for deliveries necessitated by the pandemic, we’ve observed a shift in the days of the week with the most and least collisions,» said Lisk. «Compared to past years, fleets may have more routes and deliveries early in the week, rather than starting the week slowly. This could be a factor in Sunday having the fewest collisions and Tuesday having the most collisions.»

Trends in Risky Behavior

Even with increased demand in 2020, Lytx trucking clients showed strong improvements in several key, high-risk behaviors, including:

Behavior (in order of most improved)	Improvements from 2019
Late response	-77%
Following distance: ≥ 2 sec to < 3 sec	-51%
Red light	-38%
Unsafe lane change	-38%
Drowsy driving	-29%

Compared to other fleet types, trucking showed strengths in several areas, including:

Behavior	Comparative Frequency*
Loose object in cab	68% less often
Distraction related to electronic device	59% less often
Positive recognition, which occurs when the driver had a close call that wasn’t a result of their own actions and prevented potentially significant consequences by exercising safe driving practices and/or when the driver demonstrated courteous driving	33% more often

*As compared to Lytx’s other client segments: waste, distribution, transit, government, construction, concrete, utilities and field services.

«Trucking professionals are clearly working hard to proactively approach safety to protect themselves and the communities they serve,» said Lisk. «For drivers spending long hours on the road and driving longer distances than other transportation-adjacent industries, this is a remarkable feat.»

Lytx’s data also found these risky behaviors increasing among truck fleets:

Behavior (in order of frequency)	Change from 2019
Posted speed violation	Increasing
Incomplete stop at stop sign	Increasing
Failed to stop at stop sign	Increasing

«We share this information as an opportunity to shed light on the areas where drivers, managers and coaches should pay special attention in order to approach safe driving proactively,» said Riordan. «From recognizing when and where truck drivers may face more risky behaviors or higher collision rates to understanding exactly which behaviors are proving challenging for the industry, we hope these unique insights from Lytx can help the trucking industry stay informed as drivers head out on the roads this year. We maintain our commitment to helping fleets raise the bar for safety as we continue to innovate our machine vision and artificial intelligence capabilities to uncover even further insights about driving risk in the trucking industry.»

About the Data
These insights were derived from Lytx’s proprietary database of trucking driving data from 2019 and 2020, including more than 10 million risky truck driving events captured last year. For comparisons across industries, Lytx calculated behavior averages from its global database, which contains driving data from utilities, distribution, concrete, construction, services, transit, government and waste industries. Lytx maintains the fastest-growing proprietary database of professional driving data in the world, currently surpassing 120 billion miles of driving data. The data is anonymized, normalized and in instances of behavior prevalence, is generalizable to trucking fleets at large.

About Lytx
Lytx is a leading provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence-powered video telematics, analytics, safety, and productivity solutions for commercial, public sector, and field service fleets. Our solutions harness the power of video to empower drivers and fleets to be safer and more efficient, productive and profitable so they can thrive in today’s competitive environment. Our customizable services and programs span driver safety, risk detection, fleet tracking, compliance, and fuel management. Using the world’s largest driving database of its kind, along with proprietary machine vision and artificial intelligence technology, we help protect and connect thousands of fleets and more than 1.3 million drivers worldwide. For more information on Lytx telematics systems, visit, www.lytx.com, @lytx on Twitter, LinkedIn, our Facebook page or our YouTube channel.

Contacts:
Lytx
Megan Humphreys
412-398-1808
megan.humphreys@lytx.com

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TrueCar Forecasts 16.0 Million New Vehicle Sales for 2021

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TrueCar, Inc. projects 16 million new light vehicle sales for 2021, an increase of 10% from the previous year. Retail sales are expected to reach 13.9 million, an increase of 9.6% from 2020.

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«The year 2020 was a challenging one for the automotive industry and the economy at large, but the recovery came faster than most expected, providing strong momentum and pent-up demand going into 2021,» said Nick Woolard, Lead Industry Analyst at TrueCar. «Retail demand is healthy and will remain the driving force for total vehicle sales in 2021. Fleet sales will also increase, but at a much slower pace, due to the uncertainty surrounding travel.»

Q4 2020 saw record-breaking average transaction prices for new vehicles, as incentives eased and consumers opted for more expensive SUVs and trucks. The trend towards more expensive vehicles continues in 2021. Average transaction prices are projected to increase 3.1% year over year to $37,925. In previous years, the average transaction increased roughly 4% year over year.

«As the K-shaped recovery takes shape in 2021, we expect higher-income households, who have not been financially impacted by the pandemic, to continue making new vehicle purchases,» added Woolard. «Continued trends towards large trucks, SUVs, and a growing array of electric vehicles as well as additional safety and technology content will lead to even higher average transaction prices in 2021.»

Average interest rates for new vehicles in 2020 were 4.74%, and interest rates for used vehicles were 8.47%. TrueCar forecasts that interest rates for 2021 will remain similar to those we saw in Q4 2020.

«Car shoppers in 2021 can expect interest rates for new and used vehicles to remain at the low levels we saw towards the latter part of 2020 with support from the Federal Reserve,» said Alain Nana-Sinkam, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at TrueCar. «The Fed is signaling continued support into 2021 as the U.S. economy recovers from the pandemic. The low interest rates are likely to stay at least through the end of the year.»

	2019 ACTUAL	2020 ACTUAL	2021 FORECAST	YOY%
TOTAL SALES	17.0 M	14.6 M	16.0 M	10%

RETAIL	13.8 M	12.7 M	13.9 M	9.6%

FLEET	3.2 M	1.8 M	2.1 M	12.6%

AVERAGE TRANSACTION PRICE	$35,317	$36,786	$37,925	3.1%

INCENTIVES	$3,801	$3,937	$3,876	-1.6%

(Note: This forecast is based solely on TrueCar, Inc.’s analysis of industry sales trends and conditions and is not a projection of TrueCar, Inc.’s operations.)

About TrueCar

TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that enables car buyers to connect to our nationwide network of Certified Dealers. We are building the industry’s most personalized and efficient car-buying experience as we seek to bring more of the purchasing process online. Consumers who visit our marketplace will find a suite of vehicle discovery tools, price ratings, and market context on new and used cars – all with a clear view of what’s a great deal. When customers are ready, TrueCar will enable them to connect with a local Certified Dealer who shares in our belief that truth, transparency, and fairness are the foundation of a great car-buying experience. As part of our marketplace, TrueCar powers car-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including AARP, Sam’s Club, and American Express. Nearly half of all new-car buyers engage with TrueCar-powered sites, where they buy smarter and drive happier. TrueCar is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with offices in Austin, Texas, and Boston, Massachusetts.

For more information, please visit www.truecar.com, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter. TrueCar media line: +1-844-469-8442 (US toll-free) | Email: pr@truecar.com

TrueCar PR Contacts:
Shadee Malekafzali
shadee@truecar.com
424.258.8694

Tanya Kohan
tkohan@truecar.com
714.425.6319

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LiveXLive’s React Presents Announces Its First-Ever Spring Awakening Excursion: Cancun Awakening In Cancun, Mexico

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — React Presents, a subsidiary of <a target="_blank"…

CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — React Presents, a subsidiary of LiveXLive Media (NASDAQ: LIVX) («LiveXLive»), a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video, and podcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture, announced today its first-ever expansion of Spring Awakening (SAMF) outside of Chicago with its first edition of «Spring Awakening Excursions» Cancun Awakening, a 5-day / 4-night all-inclusive tropical excursion experience from April 28th to May 2nd in partnership with Pollen.

Spring Awakening Excursions: Cancun Awakening will feature 25 international and regional artists performing at full-scale club arenas, pool parties, and boat parties. This multi-day travel experience combines the world-class music and culture of Spring Awakening music festival with a vacation in one of the premiere party destinations in the world, Cancun, Mexico.

Headliners include: Zeds Dead, Dillon Francis, Claude VonStroke, Liquid Stranger, Wax Motif, Drezo, Lucii, Gene Farris, Giolì & Assia, Offaiah. Other talent to participate (subject to change): Afterlife, Arvi Mala & Alex Kiselov, Birthdayy Partyy, David Sattva, Dogma, Haleigh Haus, John Joshua, Mass Appeal, Masteria, Memo Arvayo, Porn and Chicken, Redux, Slater Hogan, and With Love.

«We’re excited to expand the Spring Awakening brand outside of Chicago for the first time and provide a new experience to kick off the 10th anniversary of SAMF,» said Martin Godinez, Marketing Director of React Presents.

The experience will start on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 and end on Sunday, May 2, 2021. As the early-bird packages sold out, the standard packages are still available starting at $749 and include an annual PLUS LiveXLive subscription, rooms, exclusive access to SAMF Cancun events, immersive parties and programming handpicked by SAMF, plus food and beverages. All trips are covered by a 100% COVID Guarantee, ensuring that if the trip gets rescheduled, fans are automatically guaranteed a reservation with the new date, or receive their money back.

In addition to an eclectic lineup, Spring Awakening Excursions: Cancun Awakening (SAMFCANCUN ) will feature exclusive tropical merchandise, interviews with many of the artists, unique excursions to some of Mexico’s incredible ruins and cenotes, snorkeling, tequila tastings, and food/taco tastings. React Presents will also give-away tickets to the ten-year anniversary SAMF (Chicago) scheduled for 2021.

For a full schedule and information on packages, visit https://springawakeningfestival.com.

About React Presents, LLC
Founded in 2008, React Presents, a subsidiary of LiveXLive, was born out of a passion for curating top-tier live music events that have helped propel Chicago to the forefront of the US music scene. Over the past decade, React Presents has grown into one of the premier largest concert promoters in the Midwest, producing several major music festivals and over 400 concerts annually in Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and more. It was acquired by LiveXLive in early 2020 to extend LiveXLive’s live event production and festival business and scale its live-streamed content library.

About Pollen
Pollen has all the best experiences in one place. Everything from hip hop to EDM, Latin to fitness, pool parties to ski slopes, in the best destinations around the world, including Ibiza, Cabo, Miami and Aspen. To learn more, please visit pollen.co.

About LiveXLive Media, Inc.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, LiveXLive Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIVX) (the «Company») (pronounced Live «by» Live) is a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy, and pop culture. LiveXLive, which has streamed over 1,800 artists since January 2020, has become a go-to partner for the world’s top artists and celebrity voices as well as music festivals concerts, including Rock in Rio, EDC Las Vegas, and many others. In April 2020, LiveXLive produced its first 48-hour music festival called «Music Lives» with tremendous success as it earned over 50 million views and over 5 billion views for #musiclives on TikTok on 100+ performances. LiveXLive’s library of global events, video-audio podcasts and original shows are also available on Amazon, Apple TV, Roku and Samsung TVs in addition to its own app, destination site and social channels. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, PodcastOne, generates more than 2.25 billion downloads per year with 400+ episodes distributed per week across a stable of hundreds of top podcasts. For more information, visit www.livexlive.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter at @livexlive, and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Press Contact:
The Rose Group
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Isabela@Therosegrp.com
424-645-4620

LiveXLive IR Contact:
310.601.2500
ir@LiveXLive.com

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Computer History Museum launches Patrick J. McGovern Tech for Humanity Prize with $100K in Awards to Recognize Global Changemakers

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Computer History Museum (CHM), with support from The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, unveils the inaugural Patrick J. McGovern Tech for Humanity Prize. The prize will be awarded to changemakers who are creating a better future by addressing the grand challenges of our digital age in areas such as environmental sustainability, economic development, and social justice.

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$100k in Awards to recognize Global Changemakers at the intersection of technology and social change.

The selection committee includes remarkable individuals who have made notable contributions in technology, business, media and the arts, academia, and public service, including: social robotics innovator and MIT professor Cynthia Breazeal; Pixar cofounder and Oscar-winner Ed Catmull; media executive and DLD conference founder Steffi Czerny; tech media pioneer and health advocate Esther Dyson; ethernet coinventor and entrepreneur Bob Metcalfe; technology futurist and author Paul Saffo; China venture finance pioneer and founding chair of IDG Capital Hugo Shong; and, award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur Carlos Watson.

The award honors the legacy of visionary business leader and technology publisher Patrick J. McGovern (1937-2014), the founder of IDG, a global media company with more than 300 print publications including ComputerWorld, Macworld and PC World. He was years ahead of his time in recognizing that technology can be used to democratize information, accelerate human achievement, and solve our greatest challenges.

«Pat McGovern’s life’s work embodies the Museum’s vision of technology in service to humanity,» said Dan’l Lewin, CHM President and CEO. «As a pioneer in tech journalism, a successful entrepreneur, and a humanitarian, his unparalleled impact serves as an inspiring model for those of us seeking to meet today’s global challenges. Building on Pat’s involvement as an inaugural trustee of the Museum in 1982, we are proud this prize in his name will help fulfill CHM’s mission to harness technology to shape a better future for everyone.»

Anyone around the globe in any field pursuing creative and meaningful projects that examine, interpret, develop, or apply technology to shape a better future for humanity may apply. Changemakers will be selected for their past contributions, the potential impact of their proposed project, and their future potential to transform our world for the better. Projects chosen will be wide-ranging in their audience, medium, and target impact. For example: a pathbreaking publication on AI and ethics; a suite of online digital education resources for girls in developing countries to advance STEAM knowledge and skills; or a documentary film on innovation in technology and sustainability.

Two individuals will each be awarded a $50,000 honorarium and will be named as distinguished «Patrick J. McGovern Tech for Humanity Changemakers at CHM» for a residency of up to eight months (virtual or onsite, as conditions allow), from May through December 2021. They will receive special access to the Museum’s unparalleled collection, in-house experts, and extensive network to help advance their work. In addition, one luminary will be honored for significant impact in creating a better future for humanity through technology.

«Patrick J. McGovern inspired many with his optimism and vision for what is possible with technology,» said his son and selection committee member Patrick McGovern. «We’re excited to recognize both the luminaries and rising stars of tech for good in his name.»

Prize applications will be accepted between January 15 and March 28, 2021. The Patrick J. McGovern Tech for Humanity Changemakers will be announced on April 28, 2021. Learn more and apply.

About the Computer History Museum

In the four decades since its founding, the Computer History Museum (CHM) has grown to become the leading museum exploring the computing past, digital present, and future impact of technology on humanity. CHM decodes technology for everyone to shape a better future. From the heart of Silicon Valley, we share insights gleaned from our research, our events, and our incomparable collection of computing artifacts and oral histories to convene, inform, and inspire people to build a better world.

About the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

A global, 21st century philanthropy, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is committed to bridging the frontiers of artificial intelligence, data science, and social impact. The Foundation invests in the exploration, enhancement, and development of AI and data science for good.

Contact: Marie Jackson, mjackson@computerhistory.org, (650) 810.1010

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Save on Automotive Service and Yearly Maintenance at Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale is offering Phoenix and Scottsdale drivers an attractive lineup of vehicle maintenance and service deals this month. The dealership currently has savings offers on a variety of key automotive services, from tune-ups to parts replacements.

From now until Jan. 31, local owners can take advantage of seven service…

From now until Jan. 31, local owners can take advantage of seven service coupons available for the Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale service department. Available savings include a $79.95 Arctic Blast A/C Enhancer, a $159.95 full vehicle detailing, $69.95 cabin and engine air filter replacement and $109.95 all-wheel alignment. The Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale service department is also offering a free diagnostic check for check engine, air bag, ESC and tire pressure lights, 25% off any service for vehicles over 100,000 miles and up to 20% off a vital fluids exchange.

The team of experts at the Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale service center are trained extensively to know the Hyundai lineup of models best. The Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale service team is committed to providing stress-free and affordable service for local Phoenix and Scottsdale car owners. The dealership’s staff prides itself on exceeding the expectations of customers and prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Additional information about the Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale service team can be found on the dealership’s website, northscottsdalehyundai.com. The Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale service center is located at 8445 E Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 and is open six days a week. The dealership’s service center is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For specific inquiries a member of the service team can be contacted by calling 888-505-0099 anytime during normal operating hours.

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Diesel Forward® Expands Traditional Fuel System Components Offering

WINDSOR, Wis., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Diesel Forward expands its leadership in diesel fuel systems by increasing its repair parts offering with acquisition of DIPACO®.

Diesel Forward’s network, the diesel experts, have been servicing fuel systems for more than 50 years. Delivering on our commitment to provide repair components, Diesel Forward has reached an agreement to purchase the assets of DIPACO. DIPACO for 60 years has been providing products to fuel repair shops…

WINDSOR, Wis., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Diesel Forward expands its leadership in diesel fuel systems by increasing its repair parts offering with acquisition of DIPACO®.

With this acquisition, Diesel Forward will expand its fuel system product line by offering 1,000+ additional SKUs of traditional fuel repair components and kits. DIPACO has a rich history and product breath that will ensure customers have the parts they need to service the millions of fuel systems in operation. Diesel Forward will continue to provide these products under the DIPACO brand. DIPACO will be an additional product line that Diesel Forward adds to its portfolio. Diesel Forward has the most comprehensive offering new and remanufactured fuel system and engine components for light, medium and heavy duty, and off-highway applications.

Diesel Forward, Inc., is the nation’s leading provider of aftermarket diesel engine fuel systems and technical components for light, medium and heavy-duty, and off highway vehicles and equipment. The company and its Alliant Power brand distribute aftermarket new and remanufactured parts through more than 21 central distributors and over 550 service dealers around the world. Diesel Forward is also the largest distributor of top OEM brands to the aftermarket, including its national fleet accounts, through company-owned warehouses across four U.S. time zones. For more information, visit http://www.dieselforward.com/.

DIPACO has been involved in the diesel parts aftermarket since 1948. For the first 20 years, its focus was on engine parts, beginning with Detroit Diesel and moving into parts for Buda and Allis-Chalmers engines. Beginning in the mid-1960s, DIPACO began its journey into supplying fuel injection parts. For more information, visit https://www.dipacodtech.com/.

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Energy Materials Corporation Sets World Record for High-Speed, Roll-to-Roll Printing of Conductors on Flexible Glass for Perovskite Solar Panels

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Energy Materials Corporation (EMC), the global leader in the development of high-speed roll-to-roll manufacturing of high-performance solar energy panels, announces that it has developed an enabling process to print transparent conductors as part of the scale-up of its inline manufacturing process.

Roll-to-roll printing of metal conductors on Corning® Willow® Glass (flexible glass) at 60 meters per minute sets a world speed record for printing flexible electronics on glass. The process surpasses the company’s goal of achieving less than 5% loss in the transmission of light though the conductive layer.

The manufacture of transparent conducting films, commonly found in flat panel screens, touchscreens on phones and tablets, as well as solar panels, is a complex and costly production step requiring low resistance electrodes that transmit a large fraction of incident light.

«A key piece of our high-speed, low-cost model is to print all the layers of our solar module in one continuous inline process. Typical transparent conductors are manufactured using a high temperature, vacuum deposition process that is more than ten times too slow to be integrated into our high-speed inline system,» stated Dr. Tom Tombs, EMC CTO. «Our ability to print fine metal lines at 60 meters per minute is a critical element that allows us to eliminate the high-cost of transparent conductors, such as ITO, currently used in solar cells.»

«This combination of product performance at high process speed illustrates the benefit of using high-resolution flexography for additive manufacturing. This is an example of Kodak’s commitment to helping partners develop revolutionary products with our unique EKTAFLEX functional printing platform, manufacturing infrastructure and technical expertise,» stated Dr. Terry Taber, CTO, Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company, and Sr. Vice President of Advanced Materials & Chemicals.

«Corning® Willow® Glass brings together the benefit of glass substrate for electronic devices and the capability of low cost, high throughput roll-to-roll processing, enabling the production of this low cost perovskite PV product envisioned by EMC,» stated Dr. Dipak Chowdhury, Division Vice President, Corning Incorporated.

Dr. Stephan DeLuca, EMC’s CEO stated, «This milestone demonstrates the power of our rapid-pace manufacturing development model; the combination of materials and process knowledge of our exclusive joint development partners, Corning and Kodak, allows EMC to accelerate bringing high performance, low-cost perovskite modules to market.»

EMC’s work with high-speed, transparent conductor layer printing is partially supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). SETO funds innovative cooperative research and development projects that drive down the cost of solar electricity and improve the performance of solar technologies that enhance grid reliability and security.

About Energy Materials Corporation
Energy Materials Corporation is an American innovator and manufacturer developing high performance renewable energy products focused on the terawatt scale required to underpin the urgent global electrification and decarbonization effort while working within the Circular Economy model. www.enmatcorp.com.

EMC is a founding member of the U.S National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s U.S. Manufacturing Advance Perovskite Consortium (U.S. MAP) https://www.usa-perovskites.org/

Contact: Dave P. Buemi
Energy Materials Corporation
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410.212.7023

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