Zillow Offers Now Live in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale

August 19, 2019

MIAMI and SEATTLE, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting today, home sellers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and other parts of South Florida can use Zillow Offers to request a no-obligation cash offer from Zillow to buy their home.

Zillow Offers is a new way to sell your home which reduces the stress that typically goes along with selling a home by eliminating home repairs, showings and uncertain timelines. If the seller accepts Zillow’s offer, they will choose their closing date and move on their schedule, between five and 90 days after acceptance. Zillow then prepares the home for sale and puts it on the open market.

“We’re on a mission to transform real estate by creating a seamless experience through Zillow Offers – no more open houses or worrying about when your home will sell,” said Zillow Brand President Jeremy Wacksman. “Since we launched Zillow Offers a year ago, the response has been incredible, and we’re excited to bring Zillow Offers to homeowners in South Florida’s tri-county region who are looking for a stress-free way to sell their homes.”

“I’m excited to welcome Zillow and their innovative Zillow Offers program to South Florida today,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. “I’m proud that innovative, consumer-oriented companies like Zillow continue to come to the area, and help our economy thrive.”

Zillow is the first company to offer this type of service in the tri-county area. As the program grows in the region, Zillow will expand eligibility to more homes and condos. Home sellers can check eligibility by typing their address into Zillow.com. The Miami region is the 16th Zillow Offers market. More than 170,000 homeowners have requested an offer from Zillow to buy their home since the program launched in April 2018.

Zillow Offers has dedicated support from English and Spanish speaking representatives to walk home sellers through the process.

Selling a home is a complex, stressful experience. Decluttering a home to get it ready for tours and open houses are two of the most frustrating tasks for sellers, according to Zillow research. And the 61 percent of sellers who are trying to buy a home^¹ at the same time face the additional challenge of aligning the timing of both transactions.

Consumers using Zillow Offers – whether they are selling to or buying from Zillow – can experience an even simpler real estate transaction if they decide to get financing from Zillow’s affiliate lender, Zillow Home Loans to get pre-approved and purchase their next home.

Buyers who purchase a Zillow-owned home have the confidence of moving into a home that’s been professionally renovated by local contractors, refreshed and is move-in ready.

Zillow Offers is expanding rapidly. The program first launched in Phoenix in 2018 and is currently available for home sellers in Las Vegas, Atlanta, Denver, Charlotte, North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, Houston, Riverside, California, Dallas, Minneapolis, Orlando, Florida, Portland, Oregon, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Fort Collins, Colorado and Nashville, Tennessee.

Zillow has announced plans to launch in Austin, Texas, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jacksonville, Fla., Los Angeles, Calif., Oklahoma City, Okla., Sacramento, Calif., San Antonio, Texas, San Diego, Calif., Tampa, Fla. and Tucson, Ariz., bringing the total number of planned Zillow Offers markets to 26 by the middle of next year.

A Miami-based broker will represent Zillow in each transaction.

About Zillow
Zillow® is transforming how people buy, sell, rent and finance homes by creating seamless real estate transactions for today’s on-demand consumer. Zillow is the leading real estate and rental marketplace and a trusted source for data, inspiration and knowledge among both consumers and real estate professionals.

Zillow’s proprietary data, technology and industry partnerships put Zillow at nearly every major point of the home shopping experience, helping consumers search for and get into their new home faster. Zillow now offers a fully integrated home shopping experience that includes access to for sale and rental listings, Zillow Offers®, which provides a new, hassle-free way to buy and sell eligible homes directly through Zillow; and Zillow Home Loans, Zillow’s affiliated lender that provides an easy way to receive mortgage pre-approvals and financing. Zillow Premier Agent instantly connects buyers and sellers with its network of real estate professionals to help guide them through the home shopping process. For renters, Zillow’s innovations are streamlining the way people search, tour, apply and pay rent for leased properties.

In addition to Zillow.com, Zillow operates the most popular suite of mobile real estate apps, with more than two dozen apps across all major platforms. Launched in 2006, Zillow is owned and operated by Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z and ZG) and headquartered in Seattle.

Zillow and Zillow Offers are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements regarding our operational plans for Zillow Offers in 2020. Differences in Zillow Group’s actual results from those described in these forward-looking statements may result from actions taken by Zillow Group as well as from risks and uncertainties beyond Zillow Group’s control. For more information about potential factors that could affect Zillow Group’s business and financial results, please review the “Risk Factors” described in Zillow Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and in Zillow Group’s other filings with the SEC.

^¹ According to the 2018 Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends Report

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If You Were Injured By A Malfunctioning Takata Airbag, You May Still Be Eligible For Compensation Through The Special Master’s And Trustee’s Claim Process For Personal Injuries Or Wrongful Death

August 19, 2019

BOSTON, Aug. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Professor Eric D. Green, Special Master for the Department of Justice’s Takata Airbag Individual Restitution Fund and Trustee of the Tort Compensation Trust Fund Created in the Takata Bankruptcy Cases.

Takata Defective Airbag Claims

Professor Eric D. Green, as Special Master and Trustee, announced a compensation program in May 2018 for individuals who have suffered or will suffer personal injury or wrongful death caused by the rupture or aggressive deployment of a Takata phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate airbag inflator (a “Takata Airbag Inflator Defect”). Under that program, claimants may seek compensation from the Department of Justice’s $125 million Individual Restitution Fund (“IRF”) and/or the approximately $140 million Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund (“TATCTF”). The claim process is ongoing and eligible claimants still have time to act.

There are three types of claims that can be brought by individuals who suffered injury or wrongful death caused by a Takata Airbag Inflator Defect: (i) an “IRF Claim” against Takata for compensation from the IRF, the personal injury and wrongful death restitution fund overseen by the Special Master and established under the Restitution Order entered by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in connection with the Department of Justice’s criminal case against Takata, U.S. v. Takata Corporation, Case No. 16-cr-20810 (E.D. Mich.); (ii) a “Trust Claim” against Takata for compensation from the TATCTF, the personal injury and wrongful death trust fund overseen by the Trustee and established in connection with Takata’s Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and (iii) a “POEM Claim” against a Participating Original Equipment Manufacturer (a “POEM;” presently the only POEM is Honda/Acura) for compensation from the POEM, which must be resolved through the TATCTF overseen by the Trustee.

Each of these three types of claims has its own eligibility requirements; however, each claim type covers only physical injuries and wrongful death resulting from a Takata Airbag Inflator Defect. Claims related to injuries or wrongful death caused by other airbag components — such as airbag failure to deploy, spontaneous airbag deployment, crash injuries unrelated to the inflator, or economic losses unrelated to physical injuries or death — are not covered by the three types of claims described above.

Individuals can access the claim forms, which include detailed instructions regarding how to file a claim, on the IRF website, www.takataspecialmaster.com, or on the TATCTF website, www.TakataAirbagInjuryTrust.com.

Oversight of the Claims Process and Resources for More Information

Professor Green was appointed by the District Court to serve as the Special Master overseeing IRF Claims and was appointed by the Bankruptcy Court to serve as the Trustee overseeing Trust Claims and POEM Claims.

For more information about eligibility requirements, filing deadlines and how to file a claim, please visit www.takataspecialmaster.com, www.TakataAirbagInjuryTrust.com, email [email protected], or call us toll-free at (888) 215-9544.

SOURCE Takata Special Master/Trustee

Acceleration Academies to expand partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools

August 16, 2019

MIAMI DADE, Florida, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Acceleration Academies’ high-school re-engagement program have partnered to open two additional locations in Miami-Dade County, expanding access to the free, online program that assists students who have left their traditional high school programs to earn a district-issued diploma.

Take the First Step Toward Your High School Diploma – Register Now at www.miamidiploma.com/registernow

Dr. Joseph Wise, CEO of Acceleration Academies states, “It is critical that our nation has schools and districts that provide our students and communities access to a high-quality education through flexible and personalized learning models, school and district leaders, and outstanding teachers, instructional personnel and staff.”

Access to these facilities is a critical part of the program and the two new locations will be added to the three sites already serving the Miami-Dade dropouts.

Liberty City, at 2101 NW 51st St Miami, FL 33142
Le Jeune at BBBS, located at 550 NW 42nd Ave Miami, FL 33126

Redefining the Traditional School Model
Acceleration Academies is redefining the traditional school model by leveraging the use of technology through a blended and personalized learning approach. Graduation Candidates (GCs) as they are called, can access their coursework online, day and night, while having the support of licensed teachers, mentors, and career & life coaches at their storefront academies ready to assist along the GC’s educational journey.

The expansion of Acceleration Academies aims to increase district graduation rates, enrich the local community, and provide every student in Miami-Dade the opportunity to earn a regular high school diploma free of charge. Students with a Certificate of Completion can enroll for test prep and earn their diploma.

Acceleration Academies currently operates sites throughout Florida, South Carolina, Nevada and Washington. The program has graduated over 550 students since inception and is currently partnering with 9 school districts.

For more information about the program, visit www.miamidiploma.com or call 872-529-5115. Media inquiries may be made to Anna Lehner, Manager of Student Recruitment and Enrollment, at: [email protected].

About Acceleration Academies | You have the potential. We have the tools. This is your opportunity. #OwnYourSuccess

For more information, visit www.miamidiploma.com or email Acceleration Academies at [email protected]

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Kia Forte And Cadenza Win AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

August 16, 2019

IRVINE, California, Aug. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) celebrates a double AutoPacific win, as the 2019 Forte sedan and the 2019 Cadenza have been named segment winners in the 2019 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). The Forte outranked some of the segment’s toughest rivals in the compact car segment, while the Cadenza beat out industry stalwarts in the large car category.

“Kia continues to position itself as a leader in design, quality, technology and value, and the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are positive proof that we’re developing world-class products that exceed customer expectations,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and executive vice president, Kia Motors America. “With Forte and Cadenza winning their categories, Kia has proved it’s delivering exactly what buyers want in their vehicles, whether it’s a compact commuter vehicle or a larger, more luxurious sedan.”

AutoPacific’s VSAs identify the most satisfying vehicles on the market, based on more than 50,000 responses from owners of 2018 as well as 2019 cars and light trucks, which were purchased from September through December 2018. These responses measure owner satisfaction by evaluating more than 33 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and styling to fuel economy and performance.

“Winning AutoPacific’s Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Award takes a special kind of vehicle. This year the Kia Forte Compact Car and Kia Cadenza Large Car out-pointed their competitors,” said George Peterson, President of AutoPacific, Inc. “Kia owners are very satisfied with the products they have acquired and the value they represent.”

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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With A Message, “No Government Can Do It Alone”, The U.S. Minority Chamber Commerce Announces Its Premier Security Summit In Miami With The Participation Of Security Leaders From Latin America And The Caribbean

August 16, 2019

MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On August 30-31, the U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce launched its new Transnational Security Summit 2019 “Cooperating Across Borders: Tackling Illicit Flows, Kidnapping and Extorsion” at the wonderful hotel Marriott Dadeland in Miami Dade, Florida. The event is not open to the public. The theme of the conference is: “Understanding a Global Agenda of the Security and Preparedness for U.S private sector”

We organize this edition for more than 100 high-profile and senior decision-makers as well as thought-leaders from around the region, including Mayors, Chief of Polices, leading personalities of international and non-governmental organizations, high-ranking representatives of industry, and civil society, to engage in an intensive debate during the 3 days of the magistral activity.

The 2019 Miami Security Summit presents an exclusive conference about Intelligence and Security avenues address to rural and vulnerable municipalities together security forces, intelligence working professionals, traditional, and global leaders in the industry in the quest for research, investigate and knowledge against the criminal activities in the region.

The launch event opened with keynote speeches by invited guest speakers, President El Salvador, Mr. Nayib Bukele, Dr. Marcelo Orestes de Pierro, International Coordinator for Interpol, the Chief of Police of Panama, Jorge Miranda Molina, Mayor General, El Mayor General Óscar Atehortúa Duque, Chief of Police from Colombia, Commissioner Mario Arriaza from El Salvador, Chief, and President of Ameripol, Gerardo Jose Otero , and Mayors from Puerto Cortes-Honduras, Hon. Alan Ramos, Buenaventura Port-Colombia, Hon. Maby Viera and Mayor from Barranquilla, Colombia, Hon. Alejandro Char.

The U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce recognize the importance of cooperation and sharing to ensure a more effective approach to combating the common threats faced by the countries of Latin America and the United States. The 2019 Security Summit Miami therefore aims to build on the existing relationship through focusing on:

Transform with innovation-building in the Central American and Colombia police forces, to mitigate security threats to/originating from the region against the interest of the private sector of the United States
Fostering strengthened cooperation among the rural and vulnerable communities as well as with their police agencies Schengen countries in the area of internal security, equipment, training and preparedness.
Partnership and Cooperation resulting in a better understanding and more contacts approach to combating the common threats posed by organized crime and terrorism using illegal immigration and other criminal activities like money laundry and cyber security.

“Promoting and Supporting capacity building for cooperation and public-partnership in security with the law enforcement authorities of the region, is a key priority for the Chamber,” said Doug Mayorga, CEO of the U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce. “We are very excited to bring a board in the summit to key players from foreign and U.S government and multilateral security agencies, and we believe in the need for an informed and sustained public debate on security and preparedness broadly defined and thus aims to involve the wider business people in its debates.”

The premier Summit 2019 will have panels discussion, workshop, receptions and general sessions with chief of policies, experts and contributing members/partners of the Chamber findings and discussed possible collaborative approaches to combating illicit flows affecting U.S companies.

About the World Security Summit Miami 2019: The premier edition is selecting spotlights of transnational illicit flows themes – from the trafficking of goods, arms, and people, to illicit financial flows – which endanger global security by funding conflicts and perpetuating instability in the region. The exclusive event focusing to illustrates regional and international security implications, impact and risk to the private sector of the United States, and provides ideas for cooperative solutions, building on ongoing efforts by many institutions across the region with intermediation of the U.S MCC. For more information about the Summit: www.securityworld.vip

About the U.S MCC: Founded in September 2000 and Headquarters in Washington DC, with global centers in in Los Angeles, Miami and Puerto Rico, is preparing a security conference in order to reach main compromise from actors in the international security sector to build public-private partnership- coalitions – not just across borders but also across sectors that include civil society and U.S private enterprise to be localized in affected communities. More information: www.minoritychamber.net

The event will be broadcast most of our debates and disseminate the results of our events via reports, interviews, and social media.

For Interview and RSPV:
Maria Loaisiga
Senior Director- Public Affairs U.S MCC
[email protected]
786-406-2190

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Sky High for Kids makes $20 million fundraising commitment to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

August 15, 2019

Brittany Hebert, Sky High Founder and CEO, displays artwork drawn by a St. Jude patient.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sky High for Kids recently announced a $20 million naming commitment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® for a research floor in the new Advanced Research Center on the St. Jude campus that will open in 2021.

By advancing research progress in the battle against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, the organization, which has helped raise over $5 million for St. Jude since 2007, will continue its fundraising commitment over the next 13 years to support and further the mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children®.

As a research hospital, St. Jude creates more clinical trials for cancer than any other children’s hospital, turning laboratory discoveries into lifesaving treatments that benefit patients around the globe.

Members of Sky High visited St. Jude to meet with patient families impacted by their fundraising efforts. They also heard from Dr. Ewelina Mamcarz, who highlighted the hospital’s latest discoveries through gene therapy and a new groundbreaking treatment for what is commonly known as ‘bubble boy’ disease.

“Through its vision and generosity, Sky High is funding life-changing research and will be recognized with the naming dedication of an entire floor in the Advanced Research Center—it is giving hope to the families who come through the doors of St. Jude and families everywhere that benefit from the research we freely share,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Because of Sky High’s support, St. Jude can continue its pioneering research in vital scientific fields, leading to discoveries that have the potential to lead to cures for cancer and other life-threatening diseases.”

The Advanced Research Center will play a large role in those discoveries as the new home to several shared resources, including a biorepository, advanced microscopy and gene editing. There, scientists will have leading-edge resources and opportunities to pursue breakthroughs in a space that fosters teamwork and generates new ideas.

“My path to Sky High began with a pivotal moment when I walked the halls of St. Jude for the very first time,” Sky High CEO Brittany Hebert said. “We want to make a large and lasting impact for children fighting pediatric cancer in our lifetime, and we’re confident that this project will help generations to come with the groundbreaking research conducted at the Advanced Research Center.”

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, sharing stories and videos from St. Jude Inspire, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter and Instagram and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

About Sky High for Kids

Sky High, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded by Abbeville, LA native Brittany Hebert, is comprised of staff, board members and an army of volunteers that raise funds to support those undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Since 2007, Sky High has supported leading hospitals and research centers to help close the gap in childhood cancer rates. Learn more at skyhighforkids.org.

Donors and volunteers with Sky High for Kids tour St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during their annual visit.

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Redesigned 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Gets Fresh Exterior and Interior Styling, Updated Technology and Expanded Manual Transmission Availability

August 15, 2019

The 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback returns with updated exterior styling, new interior trim, and a revised Sport trim that adds Smart Start and Entry and an upgraded Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Plus, the line-topping Sport Touring trim is now available with a 6-speed manual transmission for the first time. The 2020 Civic Hatchback goes on-sale tomorrow with an MSRP starting at $21,650 (excluding $930 destination and handling charge).

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback returns with updated exterior styling, new interior trim, and a revised Sport trim that adds Smart Start and Entry and an upgraded Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration. In addition, the line-topping Sport Touring trim is now available with a 6-speed manual transmission for the first time. The 2020 Civic Hatchback goes on-sale tomorrow with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $21,650 (excluding $930 destination and handling), joining the 2020 Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe which were refreshed last year.

Exterior and Interior Updates
Exterior styling refinements to the 2020 Civic Hatchback lineup include revised styling of the lower bumper fog light housings, which now feature a body-color crossbar. The Honda-signature “wing” grille crossbar is also updated, and the headlights now feature a sporty blackout treatment. In the rear, the lower bumper openings receive similar changes to the front, with a new body-color crossbar. All trims feature new wheel designs, in either dark gray or black. Sport Touring trims also benefit from improved LED headlights with wider and longer light beams.

Inside the 2020 Civic Hatchback, new dash trim differentiates various trim levels, with Sport trims receiving a new geometrical pattern, LX and EX a new painted pattern, and EX-L and Sport Touring an exclusive brushed black treatment. The EX trim also adds an 8-way power driver’s seat in place of manual adjustments, plus a new leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Sport Touring trims also now come with HomeLink^®, plus the option of a 6-speed manual transmission mated to the standard 1.5-liter turbo engine. All Civic Hatchbacks also benefit from additional sound insulation in the floor, trunk, and front and rear fenders.

This year’s changes build on model year 2019 (MY19) changes, which included the addition of the Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive systems as standard equipment on all trims, and multiple usability updates. Enhancements to technology and connectivity for MY19 included an updated Display Audio system on EX, EX-L and Sport Touring trims with physical buttons and a volume knob, improved voice recognition and Bluetooth^® integration with easier device pairing, a USB sub-cord, upgraded steering wheel controls for simplified operation, and physical buttons for fan speed on models with dual-zone climate control. Other changes included a new center console cup holder that better holds larger beverages, and an updated electronic parking brake with an indicator light.

Sport and Sport Touring Trims
The Civic Hatchback Sport receives a host of changes for the 2020 model year. The upgraded 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio system with eight speakers (up from four) and Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration is now standard on Sport trims, along with Smart Start pushbutton ignition and Smart Entry keyless entry for improved ease of use. Sport trims equipped with the CVT also come with remote start for the first time. Additionally, Sport receives new seat upholstery unique to Sport trims, and a new embossed dash trim similar to what’s found on the Sport trim introduced last year for Civic Sedan. For the line-topping Sport Touring trim, buyers now have a choice of either CVT automatic or 6-speed manual transmissions, both of which remain available in the Sport trim. HomeLink^® is also standard.


2020 Civic Hatchback Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

TRIM	TRANSMISSION	MSRP	MSRP including $930 Destination Charges¹	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city / highway/ combined)²
LX	CVT	$21,650	$22,580	31/40/34
Sport	6MT	$22,750	$23,680	29/37/32
Sport	CVT	$23,550	$24,480	29/35/32
EX	CVT	$24,150	$25,080	31/40/34
EX-L	CVT	$25,350	$26,280	31/40/34
Sport Touring	6MT	$28,050	$28,980	29/37/32
Sport Touring	CVT	$28,850	$29,780	29/35/32

In addition to being the best-selling car in its class, the Honda Civic has been the retail best-selling passenger car for three straight years. Civic is also the number one choice for Millennials, Gen Z, multicultural and first-time buyers, making it an important gateway to the Honda brand for the newest car shoppers in the market today. The 2020 Civic Hatchback for the U.S. market is manufactured exclusively by Honda’s Swindon, UK plant.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2019 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

¹ MSRP plus $930 destination charge, excluding tax, license, registration and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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.PR Internet Domain turns 30!

August 15, 2019

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc, the registry operator for .PR, Puerto Rico’s top level domain (TLD), and Afilias, its technology partner, announced today that the .PR domain will reach the milestone of 30 years of service to both the Puerto Rican internet community and the public relations industry as of August 27, 2019.

Oscar Moreno, CEO of Gauss Research Laboratory said: “We are pleased to reach the milestone of 30 years of providing internet addresses that represent both the Puerto Rican people and public relations practitioners to the world. We are very proud of this achievement, which underscores our technology capabilities and our ability to contribute to the betterment of Puerto Rico. .PR will always be a key partner in Puerto Rico’s future.”

“We are fortunate to provide technology to support such a popular and growing TLD” said Hal Lubsen, Chief Executive Officer of Afilias. “30 years on the internet makes .PR almost as old as the internet itself, and Oscar and his team have done an amazing job. We offer our sincere congratulations on this significant accomplishment.”

Today, .PR is home to thousands of sites, including leading Puerto Rican firms such as www.ElNuevoDia.pr, local sites for global brands like www.lincoln.com.pr, and public relations practices like www.clarity.pr. .PR joins several other “country code” TLDs in offering a special significance beyond a geo-designator (e.g. ME: Montenegro’s code marketed as a personal address; and .IO: Indian Ocean Territories, but popular as “input/output” for tech firms). Savvy public relations firms know that a .PR name enables them to quickly differentiate themselves from the millions of other agency types on the internet.

In addition to managing the TLD, Gauss Research Laboratory has been a responsible and generous member of the Puerto Rican and global internet communities. This week, .PR is hosted a capacity building DNS workshop for its Caribbean neighbours in conjunction with LACTLD, an association of Latin American and Caribbean TLD managers. .PR brought the entire global internet community to San Juan for ICANN29 in June of 2007, and for ICANN61 in March, 2018 — the first major international event following Hurricane Maria. .PR has sponsored STEM classes (especially robotics and programming), the deaf community (Colegio San Gabriel FENAPUS), “Foros de NASA para Maestros K-12” workshops for over 500 teachers, and much more https://domains.pr/social.php. It also provides free names to all units and departments of government.

The .PR TLD underwent a major technical upgrade in early 2018, when Afilias became its technology partner and enabled EPP (Extensible Provisioning Protocol) for registrars. EPP capability fully automates name creation and management, bringing .PR up to the global standard and opening the door for more registrars to offer it. Distribution has since grown over 50%. EPP joined DNSSEC (2005) and IPv6 (2006) to ensure that all .PR names run on a state-of-the-art registry system that has full redundancy and is more secure and reliable. This helps make it even more “hurricane proof,” and assures .PR site managers that the names supporting their sites and email will be up and running no matter what the weather may bring. Local service to .PR names will be even faster in 2020, when an authoritative nameserver will be activated in Puerto Rico itself.

To help promote its 30-year anniversary, Puerto Rican organizations, public relations companies and others interested in a .PR address will be able to take advantage of special pricing at participating registrars in August and September. Now is a prime opportunity to purchase a domain name for your company, mission or agency that sets you apart from your competitors.

About Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc.
Gauss Research Laboratory, Inc., is a company organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and headquartered in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. Company founder Dr. Oscar Moreno de Ayala embarked on the responsibility of managing .PR and building it from its early foundations to promote a solid registry providing Puerto Ricans with accessible services and tools and aiding in the development of a reliable IT community throughout the island while also serving as the perfect Top Level Domain for those in the Public Relations Industry.

About Afilias
Afilias is the world’s second largest domain registry, with over 20 million domain names under management in over 200 top level domains. Afilias powers a wide variety of top-level domains, including TLDs for countries, cities, brands, communities and generic terms. Afilias’ specialized technology makes Internet addresses more accessible and useful through a broad range of applications, including Internet domain registry services, managed DNS, and mobile Web services. Afilias, Inc. is based near Philadelphia – offices are also located in Dublin Ireland, Toronto Canada, New Delhi India, Melbourne Australia, Vista California, and Beijing China. Afilias holds a Guinness World Records title for the “Largest migration of an internet top-level domain in a single transition” for its migration of the .au top-level domain in 2018. For more information on Afilias services please visit www.afilias.info.

For More Information:
Alan Wallace, Afilias, Director of Corporate Communications
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+1.425.691.8757 cell

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UniVista Insurance Has Been Ranked In The Top 3,406 Companies On The 2019 Inc. 5000 List

August 15, 2019

MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — UniVista Insurance has been ranked in the top 3,406 companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the country.

“This achievement puts you in rarefied company,” James Ledbetter, Editor in Chief of Inc. Magazine, announced in an email. “The elite group you’ve now joined has, over the years, included companies such as Microsoft, Timberland, Vizio, Intuit, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.”

Launched in 2009 under the leadership of Ivan Herrera, the company generated $76 million in gross revenue in 2018, up from $64 million in gross in 2017. Today, the company has 122 locations in Florida, including more than 15 corporate offices, 107 franchises and three call centers. UniVista employs 1,114 men and women including 220 licensed agents.

“To be part of the INC 5000 is a defining moment for UniVista Insurance, which is focused on providing the best quality insurance products and services to the Spanish-speaking community. It shows that our focus on providing outstanding customer service is the best strategy to succeed,” said UniVista CEO and co-founder Ivan Herrera.

UniVista, which Insurance Journal ranked nationally as a Top 31 Property and Casualty Insurance Provider in 2019, has opened three offices in California, with plans to open another three and hire dozens more licensed agents by year’s end. Additionally, its franchise program, a key to its success in Florida, is launching in 90 days on the west coast.

UniVista’s focus has been on a market niche that was largely ignored by insurance companies, made up of hardworking, Spanish-speaking immigrants, who could pay for insurance if the policies were priced right, Herrera said. The company also spent time training employees, with agents taking classes every day on everything from UniVista corporate culture to how to avoid customer fraud.

About UniVista Insurance
UniVista Insurance is a family-owned and operated, independent insurance agency that has been protecting Florida for over 10 years. UniVista Insurance has become a trusted leader among Florida insurance agencies and companies by providing quality protection, superior customer service, and the lowest insurance rates in the state. Whether it is auto, home, commercial, life, health or annuity products, UniVista educates and guides clients on making the right decision for their insurance needs. Its unprecedented success throughout Florida as a leader within the insurance community has led to its expansion to California, positioning the company to offer the best insurance coverage on both the West and East coasts. In 2019, Insurance Journal ranked UniVista Insurance nationally as a Top 31 Property and Casualty Insurance Provider. UniVista Insurance has been ranked in the top 3,406 companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the country. South Florida Business Journal ranked UniVista Insurance in the Top 42 of its Top Private Companies in 2019. UniVista was also named No. 64 in Growjo’s “100 Fastest Growing Companies in Miami” Awards for 2019.

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(Español) No se deje arrastrar: la CPSC recuerda a los consumidores que se aferren a la seguridad al usar juegos infantiles inflables

August 15, 2019

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