Sunday, January 10, 2021

Superior Fence & Rail Expands North Carolina Market to Charlotte

An ever-growing Charlotte area housing market and former NASCAR fabricator are the perfect pairing for Superior Fence & Rail's continued North Carolina expansion. [PR.com]

A year after first death in China, coronavirus source still a puzzle

It is the world's most pressing scientific puzzle, but experts warn there may never be conclusive answers over the source of the coronavirus, after an investigative effort marked from the start by disarray, Chinese secrecy and international rancour.

Swiss school closures cut Covid spread: study

Switzerland's decision in the spring to shutter schools was one of the most effective measures in reducing mobility and thus also transmission of COVID-19, a study showed Sunday.

Russia confirms first case of new UK virus strain

Moscow on Sunday confirmed its first case of the new UK coronavirus strain, despite an earlier decision by officials to suspend flights from Britain to stop the mutation reaching Russia.

Philippines secures 30 million Novavax vaccine doses

The Philippines has secured 30 million doses of a Covid-19 vaccine developed by US drug maker Novavax, officials said Sunday, as the country braces for a surge in infections after a huge religious event.

Africa exceeds 3 million COVID-19 cases, 30% in South Africa

Africa passed the milestone of 3 million confirmed cases COVID-19 on Sunday, including more than 72,000 deaths, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

France says first Moderna vaccine doses to arrive Monday

France's health minister said Sunday that more than 50,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine from US-based Moderna, newly authorised in Europe, would be ready for use this week in hard-hit regions.

Unusual snow kills 4, brings much of Spain to a standstill

A persistent blizzard blanketed large parts of Spain with an unusual amount of snow on Saturday, killing at least four people and leaving thousands trapped in cars or at train stations and airports that suspended all services.

California reports record 695 virus deaths in a day

California health authorities reported Saturday a record one-day total of 695 coronavirus deaths as many hospitals strain under unprecedented caseloads.

Nightly curfew for pandemic takes effect across Quebec

A curfew meant to curb a surge in coronavirus infections took effect across Quebec on Saturday evening.

Hungry Planet Announces Veganuary Partnership

Hungry Planet Plant based meats are available for home delivery to celebrate Veganuary. [PR.com]

Unprecedented Demand and Essential Business Drives Superior Fence & Rail Expansion to Omaha, Nebraska

One year ago, nobody could have imagined how important the word “essential” could be. In 2020, homeowners reimagined their homes into comfortable kingdoms. As homes became virtual offices and schools, home improvements became more important than ever. This included home safety and privacy products such as fences. New Superior Fence & Rail of Omaha franchise owners made sure their new business would provide an [PR.com]

Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Persistency Exceeds 95 Percent Reports AALTCI

Most individuals who have purchased long-term care insurance keep their policies in force according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Over 95 percent of policyholders keep their coverage in force because they understand the enormous value of what they purchased," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. "Every year five [PR.com]

Argus Broker Affiliates Announce Sale of Louisiana Self Storage Facility

Argus Self Storage Advisor Affiliates Bill Barnhill, CCIM and Jeremy B. Milling, CCIM represented the seller of Central City Mini Storage located in Central, Louisiana, a suburb of Baton Rouge. The property sold on January 6, 2021 to a group of investors out of Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas for $675,000. The facility was comprised of 20,400 rentable square feet of storage which included 175 non-climate [PR.com]

"Things To Come" Are Promised on New Album from MTS' Jeremy Parsons

MTS' San Antonio-based alt-country artist is releasing his latest collection on January 8th, 2021. [PR.com]

The Only Available Treasure Island Beachfront Lot Listed for Sale

Engel & Völkers luxury real estate advisor, Kristin Hallamek, lists for sale the only available beachfront lot. [PR.com]

The Stephanie Coats Team, Keller Williams Realty, Lists Condo in Ferry Street Bridge

Stephanie Coats, The Stephanie Coats Team, Lists Condo in Eugene. [PR.com]

ADA Sign Company the First Recognized by Global Materials Database

Green Dot Sign® ADA compliant signage was accepted by the jury of Material ConneXion, the leading materials-driven design resource. Order samples and standard and custom signs at www.greendotsign.com. [PR.com]

CVMSDC Welcomed Seven New Corporate Partners in 4th Quarter 2020

The Carolinas-Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council highlights end-of-year accomplishments, new Corporate Partners and an expanded network of Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in 2020. [PR.com]

Q&A Released with the Latvian National Armed Forces Ahead of the Virtual Defence Logistics Central & Eastern Europe Conference

SMi Group reports: The Chief of Staff, Logistic Command, Latvian National Armed Forces is set to speak at the Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference this March. [PR.com]

Seamless Lead Capturing with TEBillion's Landing Page Integration

TEBillion makes data capturing for your lead generation seamless and efficient as it introduces its landing page integration within its brainy software suite. TEBillion is continuously building and improving integration features to make business processes easier for our clients and partners. This feature release came together with TEBillion's web forms integration feature tool, aiming to make every business's lead [PR.com]

Voucherify.io Starts 200 OK - A Free Online Tech Magazine for CRM Managers

Voucherify.io launched 200 OK - a free online tech magazine for CRM Managers to help CRM Managers learn the necessary tech skills. It consists of articles explaining new technologies and technical concepts, use cases with low- to no-code tools that can be easily used by non-developers, interviews with industry experts who share their tips and tricks on how to learn the necessary skills for the role. [PR.com]

Poopie Suits Announces Release of 4th Book - "More Sub Tales"

Passes $44,000 Donated to Sub Vet Scholarship Fund. [PR.com]

6AMRun.com Has a New Website, New Products and More for the New Year

6AM Run has been on to something this past year. They have kept people active and motivated through the tough year that 2020 was and they are bringing in that same energy for 2021. When the pandemic hit, many people were not sure how to feel. Everything was shutting down, including gyms. For a lot of people, exercise is an outlet. It can be crucial for not only physical health, but mental health as well. This is where [PR.com]