MEDIA ADVISORY: Reveal of the All-new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Planned for March 11

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The return of an icon! The all-new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will make their official debut at noon EST on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

The 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer return as a premium extension of the Jeep® brand and mark the rebirth of an American icon while continuing their legacy as the first modern SUVs. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer build on a rich heritage of premium American craftsmanship,…

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The return of an icon! The all-new 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will make their official debut at noon EST on Thursday, March 11, 2021.

The 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer return as a premium extension of the Jeep® brand and mark the rebirth of an American icon while continuing their legacy as the first modern SUVs. The Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer build on a rich heritage of premium American craftsmanship, heritage and refinement while offering a new level of comfort, legendary 4×4 capability and customer service.

The reveal will be streamed online and available for public viewing on the Wagoneer social media channels:

Wagoneer  Wagoneer returns as a premium extension of the Jeep® brand while continuing its legacy as the original premium SUV. Building on a rich heritage of premium American craftsmanship while offering a new level of comfort, legendary 4×4 capability and customer service, Wagoneer forges a new path – one that defines the new standard of sophistication, authenticity and modern mobility. Offering a unique and premium customer service experience, Wagoneer delivers warm, capable, innovative and authentic vehicles with premium design cues and technology to a new, distinctive and successful array of customers. Combining these attributes with strong SUV credentials, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer build on the original premium SUV by defining the next generation of an American icon. Stellantis offers a portfolio of brands and is a leading global automaker and mobility provider. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com. 

For more information, please visit the Stellantis media site for North America at https://media.stellantisnorthamerica.com.

 

 

 

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PhosAgro Welcomes European Commission’s Adoption of Voluntary Green Labelling Guidelines for Benchmark-Quality Fertilizers

MOSCOW, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PhosAgro, one of the world’s leading phosphate-based fertilizer producers, welcomes the European Commission’s adoption of official guidelines on the use of voluntary green labelling for fertilizers that are free from harmful concentrations of cadmium (Cd) and other heavy metals that are hazardous to human health and soils.

The voluntary labels proposed by the European Commission are a direct outcome of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009…

MOSCOW, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — PhosAgro, one of the world’s leading phosphate-based fertilizer producers, welcomes the European Commission’s adoption of official guidelines on the use of voluntary green labelling for fertilizers that are free from harmful concentrations of cadmium (Cd) and other heavy metals that are hazardous to human health and soils.

The voluntary labels proposed by the European Commission are a direct outcome of the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on the use of agrochemicals in the EU. Adopted in June 2019 by the European Parliament and the European Council, this regulation was the result of a historic decision introduce an EU-wide ban on the trade in phosphate-based fertilizers containing hazardous levels of heavy metals and arsenic. Starting from 16 July 2022, the sale of phosphate-based fertilizers containing more than 60 mg of cadmium per kg of P2O5 will be barred throughout the EU. Moreover, in July 2026, the European Commission will consider in its next report further tightening of restrictions on cadmium.

At the same time, a number of European countries, recognising the importance of limiting cadmium content in fertilizers as early as the 1980s, unilaterally introduced stricter regulations. Such national derogations are in place in 21 EU countries, including Switzerland, where the limit for cadmium was set at 21 mg per kg of P2O5 back in 1986; in Sweden, 44 mg per kg of P2O5; the Netherlands, 31 mg per kg of P2O5; Hungary and Slovakia, 20 mg per kg of P2O5; and Finland, 22 mg per kg of P2O5.

In addition, Regulation 2019/1009 on the use of agrochemicals in the EU states that manufacturers of mineral fertilizers with cadmium content below the benchmark of 20 mg of Cd per kg of P2O5 may use a voluntary green label on their packaging.

The right to add a green label with a special symbol applies to this group of mineral fertilizers. The document published by the Commission provides detailed information on the appearance of labels and examples thereof. Declarations of the absence of cadmium concentrations harmful to human health and soil (less than 20 mg per kg of P2O5) can be presented in two possible ways: text and/or a visual representation: as one example, an image of the chemical element cadmium, Cd, is shown with a down-facing arrow alongside it.

The voluntary green labelling is in line with both the European Green Deal and the new Farm to Fork Strategy goal of limiting the impact on arable land of fertilizers with high levels of harmful contaminants. The labels underscore the Commission’s commitment to transitioning to sustainable agriculture and to maintaining healthy soils that are not contaminated with heavy metals, which, in the long term, will protect the health of plants, animals and humans, thanks to the production of higher-quality food.

The voluntary labelling will enable producers like PhosAgro to inform consumers that their products meet strict low-cadmium standards. Phosphate rock from the Murmansk region – the core of PhosAgro’s phosphate-based and NPK fertilizer production – sets quality benchmarks and adheres to the ISO 9001 quality management system as well as corporate standards for fertilizer production. Corporate standards ensure a traceability chain – from the extraction of apatite-nepheline ore to the supply to consumers of phosphate-based fertilizers that set the benchmark for cleanliness. This factor is a prerequisite for the transition to a new platform for sustainable agriculture and food systems with affordable food that has improved characteristics.

PhosAgro CEO Andrey Guryev said: «PhosAgro always welcomes measures to increase the transparency of fertilizer production and supply chains for end consumers. Farmers have the right to choose their crop nutrients based on all available information about their composition, especially when it comes to the absence of concentrations of toxic substances, such as cadmium, that are harmful to health and soils. And for producers of phosphate-based fertilizers around the world, additional incentives are being created to improve production technologies to ensure the sustainability of agriculture and to take care of soil fertility and public health.»

Independent Director and Chair of PhosAgro’s Sustainable Development Committee Irina Bokova said: «The introduction of labelling is a responsible policy in light of both the increasing demand for safe, healthy foods and the ever-growing base of scientific research that shows that reducing the concentration of cadmium in fertilizers will contribute to the long-term health of soils and reduced intake of this toxic substance into the human body through food. It is important that people, not only in the EU but all over the world, can make more informed choices when buying food, with a better understanding of what they are made of and how they are produced, and what nutrients were used for the cultivation of agricultural products.»

Xavier Rolet, Chairman of PhosAgro’s Board of Directors, said: «I welcome the fact that at a time when food supplies in numerous countries are at risk and the pandemic rages, the European Commission has maintained its unswerving focus on food safety and quality. We at PhosAgro are confident that the key beneficiaries of this green labelling decision will be the people of Europe and consumers in all those countries that import EU agricultural products.

«Playing our role to ensure global food security and the supply of healthy food is at the heart of PhosAgro’s mission and commitment to consumers in the 102 countries where the Company supplies its sustainable and eco-efficient products.»

It should be noted that in Russia, since March last year, the cadmium content in mineral fertilizers has been regulated by the Russian national standard GOST R 58658-2019 on environmentally friendly fertilizers, and these limits are stricter than in Europe.

The maximum concentration of cadmium in mineral fertilizers approved for sale in Russia under the above-mentioned regulation is 20 mg per kg of P2O5. This national standard is included in the package of requirements for the national Green Standard, which was developed at the behest of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin.

About PhosAgro

PhosAgro (www.phosagro.ru) is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated phosphate-based fertilizer producers in terms of production volumes of phosphate-based fertilizers and high-grade phosphate rock with a P2O5 content of 39% and higher. PhosAgro’s environmentally friendly fertilizers stand out for their high efficiency, and they do not lead to the contamination of soils with heavy metals.

The Company is the largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer in Europe (by total combined capacity for DAP/MAP/NP/NPK/NPS), the largest producer of high-grade phosphate rock with a P2O5 content of 39%, a top-three producer of MAP/DAP globally, one of the leading producers of feed phosphates (MCP) in Europe, and the only producer in Russia, and Russia’s only producer of nepheline concentrate (according to the RAFP).

PhosAgro’s main products include phosphate rock, more than 50 grades of fertilizers, feed phosphates, ammonia, and sodium tripolyphosphate, which are used by customers in over 100 countries spanning all of the world’s inhabited continents. The Company’s priority markets outside of Russia and the CIS are Latin America, Europe and Asia.

PhosAgro’s shares are traded on the Moscow Exchange, and global depositary receipts (GDRs) for shares trade on the London Stock Exchange (under the ticker PHOR). Since 1 June 2016, the Company’s GDRs have been included in the MSCI Russia and MSCI Emerging Markets indexes.

More information about PhosAgro can be found on the website: www.phosagro.ru.

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Hoffa: House Vote On Policing Legislation Is Necessary Step Towards Justice

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on the House’s passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa on the House’s passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.

«For too long, communities of color have found themselves unfairly targeted by some in law enforcement. Excessive force is used in too many cases. That needs to stop, and will, when this legislation becomes law.

«Putting in place key reforms like the elimination of racial, religious and other forms of discriminatory profiling by federal, state and local law enforcement; the prohibition of excessive force practices like chokeholds and carotid holds; and the establishment of strong, enforceable criminal and civil penalties for police misconduct, will bring needed equity and accountability to policing.

«For more than a century, the Teamsters have stood up for equality in the workplace. But that can’t stop at the job site. This union supports comprehensive reform that protects the rights of people of color to equal justice under the law while also allowing the vast majority of those in law enforcement who do their jobs well to continue to do so.»

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and «like» us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Ted Gotsch, (703) 899-0869
tgotsch@teamster.org

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Actuaries Climate Index Breaks New Ground for Latest Season and Five-Year Average

WASHINGTON, ARLINGTON, Va., SCHAUMBURG, Ill., and OTTAWA, Ontario, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The five-year moving average of the Actuaries Climate Index (actuariesclimateindex.org) reached a new high for…

WASHINGTON, ARLINGTON, Va., SCHAUMBURG, Ill., and OTTAWA, Ontario, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The five-year moving average of the Actuaries Climate Index (actuariesclimateindex.org) reached a new high for the 10th consecutive quarter, according to the latest data release that includes summer 2020. The five-year moving average now sits at 1.23 points above the reference period of 1961–1990.

«The Actuaries Climate Index’s seasonal measure of changes in weather extremes and sea level also set a new high for the three-month summer 2020 period, at 1.81, eclipsing the previous high of 1.77 reached in the fall of 2018 and the winter of 2016–2017,» says Doug Collins, chair of the Climate Index Working Group.

Collins adds, «Users of this detailed data by region and component should note that historical results for the Actuaries Climate Index change with each update—not only for recent months and years, but also for prior time periods due to retroactive updates in the third-party data used in our calculation of the index.»

The Actuaries Climate Index is based on analysis of seasonal data from neutral, scientific sources for six index components collected since 1961. The index measures changes in these components for the United States and Canada combined and by region. Combining six components over a five-year measurement period, the index’s moving average smooths out monthly and seasonal fluctuations for a meaningful measurement of long-term climate trends.

The index—sponsored by the American Academy of Actuaries, the Canadian Institute of Actuaries, the Casualty Actuarial Society, and the Society of Actuaries—is designed to provide actuaries, public policymakers, and the general public with objective data about changes in the frequency of extreme climate conditions over recent decades.

Updated values are posted quarterly on ActuariesClimateIndex.org as data for each meteorological season become available.

About the Sponsoring Organizations

The American Academy of Actuaries is a 19,500-member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. For more than 50 years, the Academy has assisted public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.

The Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) is the national, bilingual organization and voice of the actuarial profession in Canada. Our more than 6,000 members are dedicated to providing actuarial services and advice of the highest quality. The Institute holds the duty of the profession to the public above the needs of the profession and its members.

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is a leading international organization for credentialing and professional education. Founded in 1914, the CAS is the world’s only actuarial organization focused exclusively on property and casualty risks and serves over 9,000 members worldwide. Professionals educated by the CAS empower business and government to make well-informed strategic, financial and operational decisions.

With roots dating back to 1889, the Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the world’s largest actuarial professional organization with more than 30,000 actuaries as members. Through research and education, the SOA’s mission is to advance actuarial knowledge and to enhance the ability of actuaries to provide expert advice and relevant solutions for financial, business and societal challenges. The SOA’s vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of risk.

 

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Mosquito Shield Adds North and South Tampa Locations — Residential Mosquito Control Franchise has seven locations in Florida

TAMPA, Fla., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Residential Mosquito Control Franchise has seven locations in Florida.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 80 locations across the United States, is expanding its presence in Florida with the launch of two new locations: North and South Tampa. This…

TAMPA, Fla., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Residential Mosquito Control Franchise has seven locations in Florida.

Mosquito Shield Franchise Corporation, a leading residential mosquito and tick control service with over 80 locations across the United States, is expanding its presence in Florida with the launch of two new locations: North and South Tampa. This brings the business’ franchise total in Florida to seven.

Of the company’s recent expansion, Mosquito Shield VP Michael Moorhouse said, «Residential mosquito and tick control is a fast-growing business sector, and as the first company in this space over 20 years ago, we have the foundation to be extremely well-positioned for growth.»

Mosquito Shield spent over a decade refining its formulas and application methods from its Massachusetts headquarters before introducing a franchise model for local entrepreneurs in 2013.

«Our methodical approach to growth has set us up well for the impact of the COVID pandemic,» said Moorhouse, «While many businesses have struggled because of stay-at-home orders, such conditions have created a booming market for our services because people are left to enjoy the outdoors from their own backyards, rather than on vacation or at restaurants or large gatherings. With folks investing more to make their yards leisure-time destinations, the opportunity for Mosquito Shield to expand into new markets has exploded and we are experiencing an active period of growth as a result. The Tampa area is an obvious area to focus on given its population and the desire of residents to get outdoors and take advantage of the region’s gorgeous weather as much as possible.»

Mosquito Shield of North Tampa
Long-time Tampa residents and family team Wanda, Frank and Joe Rakocy own the North Tampa location together. Frank says, «We have seen and lived through the growth of our area which was once rural and farming to a growing and thriving North Tampa community. We have a great understanding and appreciation for this vibrant and growing area of Florida. Our goal is to meet our customers’ needs and be the best in the business for the residents of our territory.»

Mosquito Shield of South Tampa
The South Tampa location is owned by United States Air Force veteran Kevin Vinnett and covers a territory from Gibsonton, Riverview and to Apollo Beach. He says, «I am excited to serve this beautiful Florida community and have a positive impact on the lives of fellow residents. With the structure, knowledge and expertise that Mosquito Shield offers, I am confident that we will be known as the professional, courteous, customer focused mosquito control leader in the South Tampa area.»

Owners of both locations are committed to meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations and becoming the most trusted and recognized solution for mosquito and tick control in the area.

To book service through Mosquito Shield of North Tampa contact the Rakocy family via email at info@mosquitoshieldntfl.com. To book service through Mosquito Shield of South Tampa contact Kevin Vinnett via email at info@mosquitoshieldstfl.com.

About Mosquito Shield
Mosquito Shield, America’s leading residential mosquito and tick control service, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Mosquito Shield addresses the need for an effective and affordable residential mosquito and tick control service. The company, listed in Franchise Gator’s Top 100 Franchise Opportunities for several years in a row, developed Mosquito Protection Barrier™ (MPB), a patent pending spray that rids properties of the existing mosquito population and builds a barrier around that property for a virtually mosquito-free environment. MPB includes FlexBlend, the industry’s only intelligent spray-blend technology. Mosquito Shield also offers a proprietary tick control service, Tick Shield™, and special event service Event Shield™.

For more information on residential service or participating in a Mosquito Shield franchise, visit http://www.moshield.com or email Michael Moorhouse at Michael@moshield.com

Media Contact

Michael Moorhouse, Mosquito Shield, 508-316-3429, michael@moshield.com

 

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Queensboro FC Announces Partnership With Bayamón Fútbol Club

NEW YORK, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In March 2022, Queensboro FC (QBFC) will take the pitch as New York City’s newest professional soccer team based in Queens, playing in the United Soccer League (USL).  Today, QBFC announced a strategic alliance with Bayamón Fútbol Club (Bayamón FC) in order to give youth in Puerto Rico the opportunity to try out…

NEW YORK, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In March 2022, Queensboro FC (QBFC) will take the pitch as New York City’s newest professional soccer team based in Queens, playing in the United Soccer League (USL).  Today, QBFC announced a strategic alliance with Bayamón Fútbol Club (Bayamón FC) in order to give youth in Puerto Rico the opportunity to try out for the QBFC Academy.  Founded in October 2020, the QBFC Academy is a development system for U-19 players to train, compete, and hone their skills with an eye toward becoming a professional player for the club’s inaugural senior team.  QBFC’s Head Coach and Sporting Director Josep Gombau will be in attendance for the academy’s first ever Puerto Rico tryouts, and extending invitations to select players to join the squad in New York City as part of the club’s QBFC Residency Program. Tryouts take place on March 21st and registration takes place at: www.queensborofc.com/bayamonfc.

Bayamón FC is Puerto Rico’s largest soccer club and in 2016 became the first member of QBFC co-owner David Villa’s DV7 Soccer Academy program. This announcement serves as the first of many partnerships that QBFC plans to form with international clubs around the world.

New York has the largest Puerto Rican population of any city in the world, and QBFC will be a bridge connecting the two communities through the uniting force of soccer. Not only will this partnership provide a «pathway to the pros» for talent to be discovered through the QBFC and Bayamón FC network, and receive a chance to play in New York City, but there will also be reciprocal exchange opportunities for domestic players to experience the game in Puerto Rico as well.  In addition, pre-season training and future friendly matches will take place in Puerto Rico, using top facilities such as the Bayamón Soccer Complex and the Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, its national stadium.

«Outside of the island itself, the cultural heartbeat of Puerto Rico is right here in New York City, and we are proud to have Bayamón FC as a partner,» says Josep Gombau.  «QBFC prides itself in being a community-first sporting organization, and we look forward to strengthening ties with Nuyoricans, and Puerto Ricans at large, by providing opportunities for young aspiring footballers to compete at a professional level.»

«This partnership represents a very important step for Bayamón FC.  It has always been a priority for our club to provide the best resources to our players, and this alliance with QBFC will give them real opportunities to play professional soccer in the United States«, says Alberto Santiago, President of Bayamón FC.

«We welcome this alliance with Queensboro FC, which will bring opportunities to young talented players in Puerto Rico and give them the chance to become professional in the United Soccer League of the United States«, says Ramon Luis Rivera Cruz, Mayor of Bayamón. «We are confident that the tryouts will be a success, and that the event will be organized following official guidelines to guarantee the safety of all the participants. Bayamón always supports sporting initiatives that take place in our top facilities.»

For more information, visit www.queensborofc.com.

ABOUT QUEENSBORO FC
Queensboro FC is the newest professional men’s soccer team in Queens, New York. The club will start playing in the 2022 season of the USL Championship, the top tier of the United Soccer League (USL).  Queens, often called the «diversity capital of the world», is home to over 2 million residents, 150 nationalities and 130 languages across more than 90 distinct neighborhoods and 100 square miles. With soccer as Queens’ most popular sport – Queensboro FC aims to embrace and unite «the world’s borough» and honor the beautiful game in the streets, in the parks, in the community – and soon, on the pitch in its own stadium. Queensboro FC stands for more than sports, it is a movement for unifying people across the world. For more information about Queensboro FC visit: www.queensborofc.com.

ABOUT BAYAMÓN FC
Bayamón FC is a soccer club founded in 1999 in the city of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, which plays in the First Division of Puerto Rican soccer and also represents the island in international competitions across the Caribbean and CONCACAF (The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football). Bayamón FC’s sporting infrastructure also includes a soccer academy supervised by an accredited network of international coaches, and the club also has a partnership with DV7 Soccer Academy, an organization created and led by soccer legend and Queensboro FC co-owner David Villa. With more than 25 teams competing in 14 different categories (both men’s and women´s), Bayamón FC serves as a reference model  in player development, proven by the amount of players that the club has provided to the Puerto Rican national teams throughout its history. In addition, the club also manages the Bayamón Soccer Complex, the only facility in the Caribbean that has three official full-size 11-a-side fields housed within the same location. Bayamón FC´s mission is to provide sports and personal development opportunities to young players in Puerto Rico.

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Queensboro FC anuncia una alianza estratégica con Bayamón Fútbol Club

NUEVA YORK, 4 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — En marzo de 2022, Queensboro FC (QBFC) comenzará a competir como el nuevo equipo de fútbol profesional de la ciudad de Nueva York, con sede en Queens, jugando en la United Soccer League (USL).  Hoy, QBFC anunció una alianza estratégica con el club de Puerto Rico Bayamón Fútbol Club (Bayamón FC), para dar la oportunidad a los jóvenes jugadores de la isla de poder llegar a formar parte de la Academia de QBFC. Fundada en octubre…

NUEVA YORK, 4 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — En marzo de 2022, Queensboro FC (QBFC) comenzará a competir como el nuevo equipo de fútbol profesional de la ciudad de Nueva York, con sede en Queens, jugando en la United Soccer League (USL).  Hoy, QBFC anunció una alianza estratégica con el club de Puerto Rico Bayamón Fútbol Club (Bayamón FC), para dar la oportunidad a los jóvenes jugadores de la isla de poder llegar a formar parte de la Academia de QBFC. Fundada en octubre de 2020, la Academia de QBFC es un equipo de desarrollo para que los jugadores sub-19 puedan entrenar, competir y mejorar sus habilidades con el objetivo de convertirse en profesionales en la temporada inaugural del primer equipo. El Entrenador y Director Deportivo de Queensboro FC, Josep Gombau, estará presente en los primeros «Tryouts» para la Academia que tendrán lugar en Puerto Rico el día 21 de marzo, en los que se extenderán invitaciones a los jugadores seleccionados para unirse al equipo en la ciudad de Nueva York como parte del programa de Residencia Internacional de QBFC. Información sobre el registro para los Tryouts puede encontrarse en www.queensborofc.com/bayamonfc .

Bayamón FC es el club de fútbol más grande de Puerto Rico, que en 2016 se convirtió en el primer miembro de la red de academias internacionales DV7 Soccer, apadrinadas por la leyenda del fútbol y co-dueño de QBFC, David Villa. Este anuncio sirve como el primero de los muchos acuerdos internacionales que QBFC planea formar con clubes internacionales de todo el mundo.

Nueva York tiene la población más grande de puertorriqueños de cualquier ciudad del mundo y QBFC será el puente que conecte el continente con la isla a través de la fuerza unitaria del fútbol. El club no solo proveerá «un camino hacia el fútbol profesional» para que el talento puertoriqueño descubierto por Bayamón FC y QBFC pueda recibir la oportunidad de jugar en la ciudad de Nueva York, sino que también creará oportunidades de intercambio recíproco para que los jugadores locales puedan disfrutar del fútbol también en Puerto Rico. Como añadido, entrenamientos de pretemporada y futuros partidos amistosos tendrán lugar en Puerto Rico, haciendo uso de instalaciones de calidad contrastada como el Bayamón Soccer Complex y el estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel, estadio nacional de Puerto Rico.

«Fuera de la propia isla, el latido cultural de Puerto Rico está aquí en la ciudad de Nueva York. Estamos muy orgullosos de tener a Bayamón FC como nuestro partner», dice Gombau. «QBFC se enorgullece de ser una organización deportiva que pone a la comunidad local en primer lugar. Por ese motivo, estamos deseando afianzar los lazos que unen con los Nuyoricans, y los puertorriqueños en general, ofreciendo oportunidades a los jóvenes jugadores que aspiran a convertirse en jugadores profesionales dentro de poco».

«Esta alianza representa un paso muy importante para Bayamon FC. Siempre ha sido una prioridad para nuestro club poner los mejores recursos al alcance de nuestros jugadores y con este acuerdo que firmamos con QBFC les podremos dar oportunidades reales de jugar profesionalmente al fútbol en Estados Unidos», dice Alberto Santiago, Presidente de Bayamón FC.

«Damos la bienvenida al convenio de colaboración con el Queensboro FC (QBFC) el cual le dará la oportunidad de abrir las puertas a jóvenes talentosos que practican el fútbol en PR para convertirse en profesionales jugando en la United Soccer League en Estados Unidos», dice Ramón Luis Rivera Cruz, alcalde de Bayamón. «Estamos confiados en que el tryout sea un éxito, realizándose dentro de los protocolos vigentes para garantizar la seguridad de los participantes. Bayamón siempre apoya todas las iniciativas deportivas y cuenta con facilidades de primera».

For more information, visit www.queensborofc.com.

SOBRE QUEENSBORO FC
Queensboro FC es el nuevo equipo de fútbol profesional masculino de Queens, Nueva York. El club comenzará a competir en la temporada 2022 en la USL Championship, la máxima categoría de la United Soccer League (USL). Queens, habitualmente conocida como «la capital mundial de la diversidad», es el hogar de más de 2 millones de residentes, 150 nacionalidades y 130 idiomas que conviven en sus más de 90 barrios sobre un área de 100 millas cuadradas. Siendo el fútbol el deporte más popular de Queens, Queensboro FC intenta abarcar y unir al «barrio del mundo» a través del deporte, haciendo honor al fútbol en sus calles, en sus parques, en la comunidad y, pronto, en el campo de juego de su propio estadio. Queensboro FC representa algo más que el deporte: es un movimiento para unir a las personas en todo el mundo. Para más información sobre Queensboro FC visite: www.queensborofc.com.

SOBRE BAYAMÓN FC
Bayamón FC es un club de fútbol (soccer) fundado en 1999 en la ciudad de Bayamón. Desde ese entonces ha representado a la ciudad de Bayamón en la Primera División del fútbol de Puerto Rico incluyendo la representación de la isla en competencias del Caribe y la Concacaf (confederación de Norteamérica, Centroamérica y Caribe de Fútbol).  Cuenta con una academia de fútbol supervisada en su área deportiva por entrenadores provenientes del sistema de academias DV7 Soccer, apadrinadas por la leyenda del fútbol y co-dueño de QBFC, David Villa.  Bayamón FC cuenta con más de 25 equipos representativos compitiendo en 14 categorías distintas, tanto masculinas como femeninas. Ejemplo de formación deportiva, Bayamón FC ha aportado gran cantidad de jugadores a las distintas selecciones nacionales de Puerto Rico.  El club administra a su vez el Bayamón Soccer Complex, única instalación deportiva en el Caribe que cuenta con tres campos de fútbol con medida reglamentaria en el mismo lugar. Bayamón FC siempre mantiene como norte el ser un vehículo para el desarrollo y formación deportiva de jóvenes de la isla del encanto.

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Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Announced as First Vehicles to Integrate Fire TV for Auto

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —

  • Uconnect 5 platform and Fire TV for Auto interact seamlessly for access to TV shows, movies, games, Alexa, vehicle features and more
  • 2022 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer vehicles first to offer Fire TV built-in and unique-to-brand capabilities
  • In-car connectivity allows passengers to stream their favorite shows together or separately while staying linked to their digital lives in a totally immersed experience

The soon-to-be revealed Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, which will debut on March 11, will be the first vehicles in the automotive industry to integrate Amazon Fire TV for Auto, giving passengers access to their favorite shows, movies, apps, unique vehicle features and Alexa.

Fire TV for Auto seamlessly communicates directly with the Uconnect 5 system, expanding on Alexa Auto in-vehicle technology to help drivers stay focused on the road and keep passengers entertained. Content syncs with an existing Amazon account like other Fire TV devices, making it easy to navigate favorite apps and resume playback of a show. With Fire TV built-in, customers can pause a show in their home and seamlessly continue watching once they get into their vehicle.

«The all-new 2022 model-year Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are designed and engineered to set a new standard for American premium in the large SUV segment,» said Christian Meunier, Jeep® Brand Chief Executive Officer – Stellantis. «Launching Fire TV for Auto as an industry-first technology to the Wagoneer lineup illustrates one of the many ways we intend to deliver class-leading technology and connectivity to our customers.»

Fire TV for Auto builds on the Fire TV experience that exists today with unique features that include:

  • Passengers can view Fire TV in high definition from the rear seats and the front passenger screen (a privacy filter disables driver viewing). When the vehicle is in park, the driver also can view Fire TV on the main Uconnect 5 screen
  • Touchscreen controls and support for compatible content can be downloaded on trips where wireless service is limited or to save on data
  • A Fire TV for Auto-specific remote provides control of the experience and includes push-to-talk access to Alexa, making it easy to find and quickly play shows
  • The remote includes a button that connects Fire TV with the new Uconnect 5 system for control of vehicle features, such as climate, maps and more

«We reimagined Fire TV for the automobile with a purpose-built experience that delivers the best in entertainment, anywhere you go,» said Sandeep Gupta, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Fire TV. «With Fire TV built in, customers can stream their favorite shows, see if they left the lights on at home with Alexa, and take advantage of unique controls through the Uconnect system.»

With Fire TV for Auto, the Uconnect experience continues to expand its functionality outside of the vehicle. Fire TV for Auto will be packaged with other connected services and made available in fall 2021 in Canada, Mexico and the United States. 

In-car technology continues to grow in importance to buyers. Uconnect 5 is more helpful, content rich, connected and adds greater personalization, making it the most advanced Uconnect offering ever. With future growth in mind, the advanced Uconnect 5 architecture is scalable across all Stellantis brands and preps for the integration of advanced technology. Additionally, Uconnect 5’s Android operating system lays a foundation, bringing access to a broad catalog of applications to answer the rapidly developing demand for an improved user experience. 

Wagoneer  
Wagoneer returns as a premium extension of the Jeep® brand while continuing its legacy as the original premium SUV. Building on a rich heritage of premium American craftsmanship while offering a new level of comfort, legendary 4×4 capability and customer service, Wagoneer forges a new path – one that defines the new standard of sophistication, authenticity and modern mobility. Offering a unique and premium customer service experience, Wagoneer delivers warm, capable, innovative and authentic vehicles with premium design cues and technology to a new, distinctive and successful array of customers. Combining these attributes with strong SUV credentials, the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer build on the original premium SUV by defining the next generation of an American icon. Stellantis offers a portfolio of brands and is a leading global automaker and mobility provider. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

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Smithsonian-Affiliated Nuclear Museum to Host Virtual Gala with World-Renowned Speakers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  The Smithsonian-affiliated National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will virtually host the 23rd Annual Einstein Gala, beginning at 6 p.m. MST on Saturday, March 20, 2021. This 23rd annual,…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —  The Smithsonian-affiliated National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will virtually host the 23rd Annual Einstein Gala, beginning at 6 p.m. MST on Saturday, March 20, 2021. This 23rd annual, black-tie science party will go virtual – after being canceled in 2020 and seeing the museum close to the public for six months – to continue to raise funds for this non-profit’s STEM education programs for students kindergarten through 12th grades.

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History will welcome guests from all over to explore an online silent auction filled with items unique to New Mexico, award the National Award of Nuclear Science & History Honoree, and experience entertainment featuring high school volunteer-led science experiments. Mobile bidding for the online silent auction will be available during the evening’s festivities.

The highlight of the Gala each year is awarding the National Award of Nuclear Science & History to a significant person or organization in the nuclear science world that has had an impact on nuclear issues. The award celebrates the wide scope of achievement and commitment to furthering scientific endeavors made by individuals in areas of military leadership, medical technology, public policy and government, energy sciences, education, and space exploration.

This year, the museum will award Cynthia C. Kelly, President and Founder of the Atomic Heritage Foundation. The Atomic Heritage Foundation (AHF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Manhattan Project and its legacy. From 2002 on, AHF led efforts to create a Manhattan Project National Historical Park, working with Congress and Federal, State and local partners. Ms. Kelly will be introduced by Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Making of the Atomic Bomb.

All proceeds from the museum’s virtual Einstein Gala fundraising event will help support the Museum’s STEM educational programs, as well as professional development workshops for science and math teachers. The Einstein Gala is the largest fundraising event for the Museum each year.

For more information, or to buy your ticket, please visit nuclearmuseum.org or email info@nuclearmuseum.org.

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is located at 601 Eubank SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Formerly the National Atomic Museum, which opened in 1969 and was chartered by Congress in 1991, the Museum serves as a repository and steward of nuclear-related historical items and is a Smithsonian affiliate. The Museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 361 days a year. The Museum’s website is nuclearmuseum.org and the phone number is 505-245-2137.

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