Nike’s National Federation Kits Bring Dri-FIT ADV to the Pitch

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Nikes 2024 National Federation Mens and Womens Kits are all made with Dri-FIT ADV, Nikes pinnacle standard for performance apparel. Through research conducted in the Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) and through data measured using advanced body-mapping technology, the 2024 Federation Kits provide mobility, breathability and venting exactly where its needed most as players prepare to take the world stage this summer. The technical innovation brought to the Global Football kits sets new standards in designing for precision-tuned athletic performance. Each element of the kit was enhanced using 4D data-driven design and computational design methods.

Infusing new energy into the color direction for the 2024 kits, Nikes design teams took a prismatic approach to refreshing the color scheme for each federation. Called metaprism, this years approach takes traditional federation colors and augments them through the lens of light and movement. Each design pushed each federation color palette in a unique direction while maintaining the countrys aesthetic identity.

The mens federation kits, in mens, womens and kids fit, launch March 21 onnike.com. The majority of the womens federation kits, also in mens, womens and kids fit, will be available at retail June, with some launching earlier. More information to come.

Click on the photos below to read more about the design inspiration behind each national team kit.

This school building construction support project is a collaborative venture between Mitsubishi Motors and World Vision Japan, an international NGO, with the aim of improving the learning environment for children. Mitsubishi Motors contributed 4.96 million yen, together with voluntary donations(2) from Mitsubishi Motors employees, to construct a national high school building and donate equipment such as tablet arm chairs, projectors, and fans.

The opening ceremony was attended by Principal Violeta Duran and other dignitaries, as well as Takehisa Usami, Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (hereafter, MMPC).

MMPC Executive Vice President Usami remarked, “Mitsubishi Motors began its operations in the Philippines in 1963, and since then, for the past 61 years, we have been producing and selling automobiles with the support of the people of the Philippines. This is indeed our great pleasure and pride that our support has served to help build the new national high school building. I sincerely hope that the children will experience many things in this school building and will play a role of the development of the Philippines in the future.”

In 2018, Mitsubishi Motors advocated Contribution to Local Economy through Business Activities as one of its materiality. It is working to contribute to local economies in the ASEAN region through the employment, human resources development, investment, technology transfer, and exports generated by its business growth in the region. To further help resolve environmental and social issues in ASEAN, Mitsubishi Motors continues to leverage its unique technologies and services.

(1) Basic education in the Philippines consists of kindergarten, primary education (years 1–6), junior high school (years 7–10), and senior high school (years 11–12)
(2) The donation program that started in April 2009 in which Mitsubishi Motors Group employees voluntarily contribute small donation every month. The fund raised is used to benefit society.

About Mitsubishi Motors

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) —a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan—, is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 30,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities around the world. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification—launched the i-MiEV –the world’s first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV –the world’s first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company’s website at www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/.

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National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Launches Phase II of Its Unity 2024 “Power of the Ballot” National Campaign, Organizing 3-Day, 5-City GOTV Tour Across SC

 The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP), in partnership with APRI, NAN, South Carolina Black Women’s Roundtable, #WinWithBlackWomen and over 20 national and state-based organizations, successfully launched Phase II of its Unity 2024 “Power of the Ballot” National Campaign with a 3-day, 5-city “get out the vote” (GOTV) Bus Tour across the state of South Carolina—rallying the Black electorate to engage and vote early or on Election Day for the South Carolina primaries held on February 3, 2024. The NCBCP will also be encouraging SC voters to participate in the primary scheduled for February 24th.

The NCBCP Unity ’24 South Carolina GOTV Bus Tour made stops in urban and rural communities, including Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Johnsonville, and Santee, motivating Black voters across generations and amplifying the message of empowerment & civic participation, under the theme: “WE WILL NOT BE ERASED!”

The Power of the Ballot Tour stops were hosted by Benedict College President, Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis; Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin in Florence; Celebrity Chef Rodney Scott, Owner, Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ in Charleston; Rev. Nelson Rivers III, Vice President, Religious Affairs and External Relations, National Action Network and Pastor, Charity Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston; Christina Cue, Convener, South Carolina Black Women’s Roundtable and SC resident in Columbia, SC; Jotaka Eaddy, Founder, #WinWithBlackWomen and SC native in Johnsonville; and Clayola Brown, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute and SC native in Santee.

The NCBCP Unity ’24 “Power of the Ballot” National Campaign is non-partisan and its priority goals include: 1) increasing Black voter turnout in the 2024 Presidential Election Cycle; 2) highlighting the priority policy issues important to Black voters; and 3) ensuring voters know their voting rights and understand how to protect their vote, if they have problems voting at the polls by providing them with Seven Things You Need to Know to Protect Your Vote.

The GOTV activations included a Black Women’s Roundtable “Power of the Sister Vote Townhall, Black Youth Vote GOTV Student gathering at Benedict College, Black Men’s Roundtable “Power of the Black Men’s Vote” panel, Power of the Ballot election day gathering in Florence, Whistlestop in Johnsonville; door to door canvassing and more.

The tour’s momentum will continue as it heads to pivotal states hosting 2024 election primaries in February – June 2024, including MI, GA, AL, PA, NC, VA, OH, FL, LA, MD and MS. Throughout this election cycle, the NCBCP and its Unity ’24 partners will continue to build and expand its coalition membership to maximize the power of their collective and individual organizations efforts to increase and protect the black vote in the 2024 Presidential election cycle and beyond.

The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation is a dedicated advocate for the rights and empowerment of Black communities. Through various initiatives and programs, NCBCP works to ensure equal representation, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the protection of voting rights for all.

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– National Blood Donor Month: Red Cross, NFL Team Up to Support Patients

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January is National Blood Donor Month and once again the American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up to help patients in need by urging individuals to kick off 2024 with a blood or platelet donation.

Those who come to give fromJanuary 1-31, 2024, will automatically be entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegasas our thank you for helping during the critical post-holiday time. The winner and guest will get to enjoy Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, access to day-of in-stadium pre-game activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Las Vegas, three-night hotel accommodations (February 9-12, 2024), plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.

Terms apply; visitRedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowlfor more information.

Right now, there is a critical need for all blood types ─ especially type O ─ after the busy holiday season. This time of year is challenging when it comes to collecting enough blood and platelets to meet patient need. Winter weather and an increase in illnesses like the flu can affect blood donor turnout. However, the need for donations still exists. Patients are still counting on blood being available despite these challenges.

Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now. Schedule your next blood, platelet or plasma donation by using the Red Cross Blood DonorApp, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nations blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

Image Caption: Platelet donor George Bradley after his recent donation at the Dedham (MA) donor center. Bradley has been giving platelets for more than four years because he enjoys helping others. During National Blood Donor Month, we thank our wonderful donors and urge others to help hospital patients by making an appointment to give now. Photo by Marko Kokic/American Red Cross

Japan – National Industry Leaders Welcome Japan, UK & Italy Government Agreement on the Next Generation Global Combat Air Programme

The national defence industry leaders on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan), BAE Systems (UK) and Leonardo (Italy) – have warmly welcomed the signing of the Convention on the Establishment of the “Global Combat Air Programme – GCAP International Government Organisation (the GIGO)” by their respective governments.

Ministers from Japan, UK and Italy signed the treaty, which marks an important agreement in the shared design and delivery of a next generation fighter aircraft by 2035. The agreement, signed just 12 months since the formation of the GCAP programme, reinforces its momentum and the strong trilateral cooperation amongst the partners.

Discussions on the future joint business construct to deliver GCAP are continuing, with representatives from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, BAE Systems and Leonardo meeting recently in Tokyo. In September this year, the industry partners announced a Collaboration Agreement to support ongoing discussions on long-term working arrangements and maturity of the concept and capability requirements for the next generation combat aircraft.

Hitoshi Shiraishi, Senior Fellow, GCAP, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, said: “We would like to very much welcome the signing of the treaty by the governments of Japan, the UK and Italy. In addition, following the conclusion of this treaty, we would like to work even more closely with our partners in Italy and the UK to promote GCAP. We will also work to ensure that GCAP contributes to strengthening Japan’s defence capabilities.”

Herman Claesen, Managing Director, Future Combat Air Systems, BAE Systems Air, said: “We welcome the agreement signed by the governments of Italy, Japan and the UK today, and the continued progress with our industrial partners to advance the future joint business construct that will enable us to deliver the next generation combat aircraft. We’re proud to represent the UK on this exciting and forward-leaning partnership, which will deliver a crucial and affordable defence capability and help to maintain our sovereign combat air skills in the UK.”

Guglielmo Maviglia, Director GCAP programme, Leonardo, said: “We welcome the announcement made by our governments today and we are proud to be part of the GCAP programme along with our partners. GCAP, which will see the development of an innovative next generation core platform underpinned by advanced technology, is charting a transformational new approach to international industrial collaboration. Through its ambition, the programme will maintain the competitiveness of our industries at an international level.”

The Global Combat Air Programme is a hugely significant programme for the security, political and economic prosperity for Japan, UK and Italy and through effective knowledge and technology transfer will help to evolve and deliver important sovereign combat air capability in each nation for generations to come.

Today, there are around 9000 people working on GCAP worldwide and more than 1000 suppliers across the partner nations.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com.

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