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March 9, 2021
SINGER® Celebrates 170 Years of Global Innovations
LA VERGNE, Tenn., March 9, 2021 — In 1851, before blue jeans or even cola, the world awoke to the clickity-clack of an invention capable of faithfully stitching most any fabric, and the SINGER® brand was born. Seventeen decades later, the sewing industry leader remains just as valued today as it honors its 170-year legacy, releasing six new products in early 2021 and now an endearing vintage version for sewing fans everywhere.
SINGER® household and industrial sewing machines have had a supportive role throughout world history — from stitching frontier essentials in the 19th century to parachutes and bandages in world conflicts, countless commercial applications, and the current mammoth production effort of PPE for the 2020-21 global pandemic. The company behind the iconic brand also donated thousands of machines last year to enable the world to make more masks while encouraging home-based sewing income and hobbies.
Just as the world turned to its sewing machines during the “Spanish Flu” pandemic, SINGER® sewing machines are stitching countless masks to deliver peace of mind during COVID-19. According to SINGER®, recognizing these global initiatives and other achievements is profoundly meaningful for management, employees, and vendors. That passion has inspired introducing a Limited Edition 170th Anniversary Vintage 15-class cast-iron machine in both black and red versions, the brand said.
SVP Worldwide, the company behind the SINGER® brand, says it consistently modernizes sewing and stays one step ahead of consumer and commercial needs. It says it is leading the sewing industry with many firsts — from the sewing machine’s patent in 1851 to the first free arm machine, electric machines, programmable machines, and now into the future with artificial intelligence.
“The SINGER® brand will continue innovating within the sewing and crafting landscape while celebrating its longevity,” said Dean Brindle, Chief Marketing Officer of SVP Worldwide.
“For 170 years, the SINGER® brand has been synonymous with sewing. From Isaac Singer’s patent on the first consumer sewing machine in 1851 to the world’s first cloud-based sewing ecosystem in 2015, the spirit of practical design and creative innovation that characterized the brand from its beginning continues today,” the company remarked.
Source: SINGER
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Washington is the Best State in the U.S., Says 2021 Best States Rankings
• Americans divided on whether their state is handling the COVID-19 pandemic well, a U.S. News survey found.
Photo: Seattle, Washington State, USA. Image Credit: Ron Clausen.
WASHINGTON DC, March 9, 2021 — Washington State is the Best State in the country, according to the 2021 U.S. News Best States rankings. U.S. News & World Report, a global authority in rankings and civic journalism, evaluated all 50 states across various categories to capture how they best serve their citizens. Washington is among the top 10 states in the infrastructure, education, economy, fiscal stability, and health care categories.
“I am so happy for the people of Washington to take home this honor for the second time in three years because it takes all 7.6 million of us to make this state the dynamic place it truly is,” said Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. “Washingtonians are motivated to lead and innovate in all aspects of our society, in labor, business, education, health, and so much more. It was that same spirit that helped us bounce back from being the first state in the nation hit by COVID-19, and we are on our way to a robust recovery because of our unique attributes.”
Key Findings in the 2021 Best States Rankings:
For the second edition in a row, Washington is the No. 1 state in the country. Washington’s low-carbon energy system and robust secondary education continue to rank among the nation’s best, as does the state’s economy, the fastest growing in the country. Following the Evergreen State in the overall rankings is Minnesota at No. 2 and Utah at No. 3.
Hawaii leads the way in health care. At No. 1 overall in this category, the Aloha State also ranked No. 1 in health care quality, No. 1 in health care access, and No. 6 in public health. It also takes the top spot in several health care metrics, including child wellness visits, health care affordability, and preventable admissions.
The best states for public safety and corrections are in the Northeast. New Hampshire is the top state for crime and corrections, followed by Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Jersey to round out the top five.
Utah is the best state for the economy, with Colorado coming in at No. 2 and Idaho at No. 3. All three states are experiencing growth in different ways: Utah sees an increase in its young population (ages 25-29), Colorado’s employment rate has risen, and Idaho’s overall population is expanding.
Americans are divided on their state government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a national survey conducted by U.S. News, 44.15% of respondents agreed that their state handled it well, 40.47% disagreed, and 15.38% were neutral.
Other top performers: New Jersey is No. 1 for education, Nevada is No. 1 for infrastructure, Alaska is No. 1 for fiscal stability, Iowa is No. 1 for opportunity, and Hawaii is No. 1 for the natural environment.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and evolving social climate of the past year have made a host of critical issues top of mind for Americans. The issues include access to adequate health care and quality education to economic stability and public safety,” says Kim Castro, editor and chief content officer at U.S. News. “The 2021 Best States report combines data-driven journalism and rankings to help citizens, business leaders, and policymakers see where states stack up on key benchmarks - so that states can learn from each other and target areas for improvement.”
The Best States rankings are the centerpiece of the U.S. News Best States portal, a platform combining analysis, daily reporting, historical information, and photos on state issues. The interactive Data Explorer tool allows citizens and government leaders to draw comparisons between their states and others through more than 100,000 charts. Best States is part of U.S. News’s expanding civic journalism portfolio, including the Best Countries report, Healthiest Communities project, and Cities initiative, the company elaborated.
2021 Best States Rankings
Overall - Top 25
- Washington
- Minnesota
- Utah
- New Hampshire
- Idaho
- Nebraska
- Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Massachusetts
- Florida
- Vermont
- Iowa
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Colorado
- Maryland
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- Connecticut
- New York
- Oregon
- Delaware
- California
- Hawaii
Crime & Corrections
- New Hampshire
- Maine
- Vermont
Economy
- Utah
- Colorado
- Idaho
Education
- New Jersey
- Massachusetts
- Florida
Environment
- Hawaii
- New Hampshire
- South Dakota
Fiscal Stability
- Alaska
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
Health Care
- Hawaii
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
Infrastructure
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Washington
Opportunity
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
U.S. News & World Report is a global leader in quality rankings that help people make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A digital news and information company focused on Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, and News, USNews.com provides consumer advice, rankings, and analysis to serve people making complex decisions. Founded in 1933, U.S. News has its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Source: U.S. News & World Report
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