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Import Screening Pilot Unleashes the Power of Data and Leverages Artificial Intelligence

I frequently emphasize the importance of data in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's work as a science-based regulatory agency, and the need to "unleash the power of data" through sophisticated mechanisms for collection, review and analysis so that it may become preventive, action-oriented information. 


If you have kids in school, there's a good chance they're kicking off their school year...in your living room. All the while, you might be working away, yourself, in some carved out corner at home.

The start of a new school year is a good time to double-check your online set-up at home, since lots of people might depend on it. Here are a few things to check or consider.
Op-Ed by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross: Trump Continues to Fulfill his Promises on Trade

President Donald J. Trump has implemented more initiatives permanently improving our economy than any president who has preceded him.

We have experienced tremendous accomplishments over the last three and a half years as the Trump administration has implemented tax, regulatory, workforce, and trade policies that make the United States the number-one country for investment in new and expanded production capacity - for both American and International companies.

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September 1, 2020, WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.
 
"This $1.2 billion federal investment will improve our nation's airport infrastructure, enhance safety, and strengthen growth in local communities, which is especially important as the economy recovers from COVID-19," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
 
The Department is awarding federal grants to the following airports in the Territory of Puerto Rico:
  • $1,029,706 for Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport in Ceiba to rehabilitate the taxiway.
  • $7,388,275 for Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport in Culebra to purchase an emergency generator, install navigational aids, reconstruct airfield guidance signs and lighting, and rehabilitate the runway and taxiway.
  • $6,078,645 for Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan to reconstruct the taxiway and purchase Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) equipment.
"The 434 AIP grants will fund critical airport infrastructure projects around the country," said FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson.
 
Since January 2017, the Trump Administration delivered $13.5 billion to America's airports to improve infrastructure and safety. In 2020, the Administration delivered $10 billion in economic assistance to America's airports during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
 

As Gridlock Persists in Washington, Small Businesses Count the Rising Cost of Inaction

September is here and change is in the air. But what should be a time of optimism for millions of small businesses as they prepare for the busiest shopping seasons of the year is turning to dread as COVID-19 persists, temporary government assistance runs out, and gridlock continues on Capitol Hill.  
Even the most resilient small businesses are feeling the pressure.  


Resources to help keep your business strong, prepared, and proactive:



Common pollutant linked to 11% higher virus death rate


In fresh evidence of a link between air pollution and vulnerability to COVID-19, Emory University researchers have tied a modest increase in nitrogen dioxide exposure to a markedly higher death rate from the virus-borne illness.



BBB Tip: September is National Preparedness Month; be prepared with resources on BBB.org
September 1

September is National Preparedness Month, and BBB wants you to have the resources you need to prepare for natural disasters in your area. We're following the Ready.gov theme for September 2020, "Disasters Don't Wait. Make your Plan today." Use these resources all month long to make wise decisions and guard against scams. 




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    Todavía puede completar el censo hoy mismo.
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    La Oficina del Censo de los EE. UU. protege sus respuestas y las mantiene estrictamente confidenciales.


Join CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta for the latest news about the coronavirus. He'll make sense of the headlines, speak with the experts and give you all the information you need to stay safe and healthy.

Covid on Campus
September 1

What's it like going to college during a pandemic? CNN Senior Global Affairs Analyst Bianna Golodryga talks to a Tulane University freshman about life on campus and the new normal.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.





En estos tiempos tan inciertos, muchos pueden sentir miedo ante la idea de lanzar un negocio, nueva línea de productos o servicios. Este susto, que todo empresario ha experimentado, se reduce cuando conocemos bien a nuestro cliente.

Según conocemos al cliente, vamos aprendiendo cuáles son sus necesidades e inquietudes. Así, identificamos como mejor atenderlas a través de nuestra idea de negocios. Este conocimiento total del cliente se convierte en el super poder del empresario.



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Every Puerto Rican
Should be Discussing the Status!


As we publish The Zenith Investor for September 2020, we must discuss the current fiscal and political situation of Puerto Rico. Let us begin with the fiscal scenario, the Gross National Product for Puerto Rico in 2019 was $70 billion at the current economic index, which equated to 1.7%. Since the Pandemic began, our economy is has contracted due to the severe exogenous shock. The expectation is to close 2020 with a -6.0% contraction. However, let's imagine how Puerto Rico would look like with real growth of 4% GNP.

 


A continuación, revisamos algunos conceptos que han cambiado luego de varios meses de evolución, evaluación y progreso científico. Es necesario adelantar que mucho de lo que se publica hoy día puede ser modificado o retractado en los próximos meses o inclusive antes. Muchas de las recomendaciones aquí presentadas provienen de las Guí­as de manejo de Australia en las que han preparado un living site que es editado en forma continua y constantemente y también de los CDC. La visita de estas páginas es recomendable para evaluar adelantos y otros detalles que puedan cambiar continuamente.




01 Sep Payroll Tax Deferral: Updates from the IRS

On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum ("the Memo") authorizing employers to defer withholding and payment of a portion of their employees' Social Security taxes (6.2%) if wages are under a certain threshold. Last week, the IRS issued Notice 2020-65 ("the Notice") where the Secretary of the Treasury implements such policy. Enclosed are some important highlights regarding the application of the rules set forth in the Memo and the Notice.



Eventos @Camarapr

Webinar: El Acoso Laboral y sus Implicaciones

10 de septiembre  |  10:30am-12:00M

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Protección y recuperación de cafetales
Facebook Live

2 de septiembre |   3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Comenzamos el pico de la temporada de huracanes y debemos estar preparados en nuestras fincas. Únete este miércoles a las 3:00 p.m. para conversar acerca de cómo preparar y recuperar nuestros cafetales antes estos y otros disturbios atmosféricos. También orientaremos sobre cómo obtener subsidio para la compra de árboles de café y asistencia técnica para la pro ducción de café.















Los profesionales de la salud que tengan síntomas de COVID-19 o sospecha de haberse contagiado podrán acudir a las facilidades del Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico, lunes a viernes de 8:00am a 5:00pm, para realizarse la prueba diagnóstica rápida que los saque de dudas. 

El doctor Víctor Ramos, presidente del Colegio, informó que esta gestión se realiza en alianza con la Asociación de IPA's, la Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico, el Colegio de Enfermería Práctica y organizaciones aliadas a la salud. El servicio es libre de costo, los profesionales de la salud solo necesitan llevar una orden médica y sacar cita antes de ir.





La Cámara de Comercio de Puerto Rico está participando junto 
al Colegio de Médicos Cirujanos de Puerto Rico y 32 organizaciones de Salud en el Centro de Llamadas.  

Se contestan preguntas sobre:
  • Salud
  • Médicas
  • Negocios
  • Contribuciones
  • Operaciones, logística de envío y recibo de paquetes
  • Legales, Recursos Humanos, Osha, entre otros.
Para más información escriba a la Dra. Jeannette Vázquez: [email protected]


Material Campaña  Educativa Nacional Prevención del Coronavirus (COVID19)

Campaña Prevención Coronavirus y Otras Enfermedades Infecciosas
Campaña Prevención Coronavirus y
Otras Enfermedades Infecciosas



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