Median Texas home price up 13.4% during first quarter of 2021

April 27, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The median sales price of homes in Texas reached $274,300 in the first quarter this year, an increase of 13.4% over the same period last year, according to the 2021-Q1 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas Realtors.

“The demand for housing in Texas remained strong despite the winter storm in February and the pandemic,” said Marvin Jolly, chairman of Texas Realtors. “With a low supply of homes for sale, though, prices in most areas have gone up significantly, and competition among buyers has increased as well.”

During the first quarter of this year, 84,464 homes were sold in Texas, jumping 10.1% compared to the first quarter of 2020. One-third of homes sold were in the $200,000–$299,000 price range, the largest percentage of any price range.

Luis Torres, Ph.D., research economist with the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University, commented, “Depleted inventory is the greatest challenge to Texas’ housing market, pushing up prices at elevated rates as demand remains strong, making it one of the most competitive housing markets for homebuyers since the 2006-07 housing boom. Rising mortgage rates in 2021 combined with recent rapid price growth will slow demand and, consequently, price growth to more sustainable levels.”

Active listings declined 53% from last year and stood at 43,542 homes for sale at the end of the first quarter of 2021. Homes spent an average of 47 days on the market before going under contract, which is 20 days less than the first quarter of 2020. The average total time from hitting the market until the sale closed was 87 days, down 13 days from the previous year. Housing supply in Texas decreased from 3 months in the first quarter of 2020 to 1.3 months of inventory in the first quarter this year.

Chairman Jolly concluded, “Many homes are attracting multiple offers and selling for thousands above asking price. Price plays a key role in winning offers, of course, but other considerations can come into play as well. Realtors have been helping their buyers and sellers sort through their options to help them achieve their real estate goals during a market that presents some unique challenges.”

About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, and Texas REALTORS®, with analysis by the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data for Texas and 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. To view the report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com

About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 140,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocates for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

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Queensboro FC Has A Place To Call Home

April 27, 2021

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QUEENSBORO FC HAS A PLACE TO CALL HOME. YORK COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ANNOUNCED AS SITE FOR CLUB’S SOCCER SPECIFIC STADIUM, THE FIRST EVER BUILT BY A PRO TEAM IN NEW YORK CITY.

NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Queensboro FC (QBFC), an expansion club of the United Soccer League (USL), announced today that York College of The City University of New York (CUNY) will be the site of its home games for the inaugural season in Spring 2022. This will be the first ever purpose-built stadium, specifically designed for soccer, by any professional sports team in New York City. The announcement has been a long time coming for many fans, who have been highly anticipating the news and are eager to welcome a home soccer team to Queens. Soccer is the #1 sport across the 150+ nationalities which make up the borough, and you can witness that passion every weekend when thousands of players gather at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, an iconic Queen’s destination for local amateur soccer teams and their families. With QBFC, New York’s vast immigrant community finally has a local pro team to call their own. With the stadium, they can truly say it’s their ‘home away from home’.

Pursuant to a Summer 2020 Request for Proposals, CUNY awarded QBFC the contract to construct and operate a stadium on the York College campus to support the university’s academic and athletic mission, as well as enhance the college experience for its students, create local jobs, grow neighborhood businesses, and develop the surrounding area of Jamaica, Queens. In addition to hosting QBFC practices and competition play, the stadium will also serve as the venue for York College’s commencement, CUNY Athletic Conference tournament games, and other free or ticketed events. Throughout the duration of the partnership, there will be ongoing exchange between university and club, such as the joint development of class curriculum on topics surrounding health, wellness, and sports education, as well as the integration of QBFC front office, coaches, and players as guest speakers. There will also be community initiatives hosted by QBFC and York College, especially related to youth and student development in the form of seminars, clinics, and internships.

Staying true to the club’s vision to deliver an innovative and unique fan experience, the 7,500-seat modular stadium will be designed in partnership with Populous, a leading global architecture firm that has created some of the world’s best sporting facilities. Special attention has been made to ensure the stadium adheres to the highest standards and best practices of a post-COVID era, with frictionless commerce along with other health, safety, and sanitation protocols. The pitch will be a turf playing surface, which will allow the venue to be a year-round asset for sports, entertainment and community events.

To celebrate this announcement, QBFC has launched The 1909 Club for its fans, named in honor of the Queensborough Bridge, which opened in 1909 and is an integral part of QBFC’s crest design. To officially kick-off ticket sales for the 2022 inaugural season, QBFC is offering a limited-time promotion for the first 1,909 people to place a deposit, which grants lifelong membership in the 1909 Club. Fans can place a $25 deposit for the first-rights opportunity to purchase season tickets, up to six seats and choose their seat location in the new stadium. The deposit will apply as a credit towards the total cost of their season ticket plan. Seat selections are made in the order of deposit placement, therefore the club encourages fans to place their orders early by visiting the Queensboro FC website.

“Today is an exciting day for Queensboro FC. The announcement of our home stadium site at York College represents a bold new chapter for professional sports in New York City,” says Jonathan Krane, Owner of Queensboro FC. “More importantly, we are proud to deliver our QBFC fans a dedicated soccer specific venue, built by and for the Queens community, bringing us all together to celebrate the beautiful game.”

“The City University of New York is proud to partner with Queensboro FC in bringing a professional soccer stadium to York College in Queens, a place world-renowned for its cultural and linguistic diversity, and for its love of el fútbol,” said CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. “This new stadium is a great addition to the York College campus and will benefit not only CUNY students and the local community, but all New Yorkers and fans of soccer.”

“York College is honored to be the host site for Queensboro FC’s home stadium,” says Berenecea Johnson Eanes, President of York College. “We believe their contributions as a community-led sporting organization will greatly advance our facilities, our campus experience, and our neighborhoods. This project will showcase the importance of private and public sectors coming together, and working together, to celebrate diversity and bridge communities.”

“Sports bring people together from all walks of life, to create shared experiences in support of a common cause, and soccer is a passion point that connects New Yorkers with one another,” said Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05). “Queensboro FC’s stadium at York College will bring sustainable, multi-generational benefits to the community, and we believe the club will continue to work hard for the people of Queens. We are proud to have QBFC as the newest professional sports team in New York City.”

“Queens is the home for sports. From baseball to tennis, and now we are proud to add soccer to the mix. I am thrilled Queensboro FC will have York College to call home, and can’t wait for Queens families to enjoy soccer games once the stadium is completed. Thank you to CUNY, my fellow elected officials and all the partners for making this happen. Can’t wait to cheer on our soccer stars here in the World’s Borough!” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Jr.

“In 2022, Queens will be the epicenter of something positive, fútbol. For a long time, Queens has been the soccer mecca for so many of our communities, taking their passion for this sport to our local spaces like Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Now our very own Queens team, QBFC, will have a home at York College for soccer fans to enjoy their favorite pastime without leaving the borough. Thank you to CUNY and York College for making this stadium a reality. I look forward to joining futbol fans like me to cheer on our Queens team and soccer players,” said NYC Council Member Francisco Moya.

“The soccer community in Queens is finally getting what they’ve always wanted – their own team and their own stadium,” says Aly Wagner, former US Women’s National Team star and currently part of Queensboro FC ownership group. “We have worked really hard over the past two years to bring QBFC to life, and this stadium represents a huge step forward. It will serve as a physical manifestation, and a leading example, of how to build a modern-day soccer team in an ever-changing world of sports and entertainment.”

Images of QBFC stadium renderings can be found here. For more information, please visit: https://www.queensborofc.com/.

ABOUT QUEENSBORO FC

Queensboro FC is the newest professional men’s soccer team in Queens, New York. The club will start playing in the 2022 season of the USL Championship, the top tier of the United Soccer League (USL). Queens, often called the “diversity capital of the world”, is home to over 2 million residents, 150 nationalities and 130 languages across more than 90 distinct neighborhoods and 100 square miles. With soccer as Queens’ most popular sport – Queensboro FC aims to embrace and unite “the world’s borough” and honor the beautiful game in the streets, in the parks, in the community – and soon, on the pitch in its own stadium. Queensboro FC stands for more than sports, it is a movement for unifying people across the world. For more information about Queensboro FC visit: www.queensborofc.com.

ABOUT THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK (CUNY):

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City. Founded in 1847 as the nation’s first free public institution of higher education, CUNY today has seven community colleges, 11 senior colleges and seven graduate or professional institutions spread across New York City’s five boroughs, serving 500,000 students of all ages and awarding 55,000 degrees each year. CUNY’s mix of quality and affordability propels almost six times as many low-income students into the middle class and beyond as all the Ivy League colleges combined. More than 80 percent of the University’s graduates stay in New York, contributing to all aspects of the city’s economic, civic and cultural life and diversifying the city’s workforce in every sector. CUNY’s graduates and faculty have received many prestigious honors, including 13 Nobel Prizes and 26 MacArthur “Genius” Grants. The University’s historic mission continues to this day: provide a first-rate public education to all students, regardless of means or background.

ABOUT YORK COLLEGE

York College enriches lives and enables students to grow as passionate, engaged learners with the confidence to realize their intellectual and human potential as individuals and global citizens. With more than 50 academic majors, York College attracts students from across the five boroughs of New York City as well as Long Island, Westchester County and internationally. Popular majors include Nursing, Biotechnology, Pre-law, Pre-med. Journalism. Graduate programs include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Aviation Business Management and Occupational Therapy, Clinical Trials Management, Aviation, and the Master of Social Work (MSW).

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Gerber® Announces Search for 2021 Spokesbaby With New Addition of Chief Growing Officer Title

April 27, 2021

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ARLINGTON, Va., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gerber, leader in early childhood nutrition, is taking its 2021 Photo Search to the next level by introducing its latest coveted C-suite position of Chief Growing Officer. In honor of the program’s 11-year anniversary, this year’s Photo Search winner will not only serve as the 2021 Gerber Spokesbaby, but also hold an important and adorable honorary role on Gerber’s Executive Committee. In a world full of CEOs, CMOs, COOs, and CFOs, Gerber’s CGO will get a chance to prove they’re the perfect fit for the role by offering Gerber’s executive team guidance on what little ones everywhere need to grow strong, stay nourished and thrive.

Applicants for this position must be between 0 and 48 months old, have an infectious giggle and shining personality, as well as the ability to melt hearts with cuteness—no corporate experience required. From April 27 to May 10, parents or legal guardians are encouraged to submit their little one’s photo and application on Gerber’s submission portal to have their child serve as Chief Growing Officer and Gerber Spokesbaby for the year.

“As part of our mantra to do anything for baby, each year we strive to make Photo Search bigger and better. In honor of the program’s 11-year anniversary, we’re excited to give Gerber families something new and exciting,” said Mohini Joshi, Gerber Vice President of Marketing. “Our Chief Growing Officer’s adorable roles and responsibilities are sure to make Gerber’s 2021 Photo Search a year like NO other and provide executive leadership new inspiration to help babies thrive.”

Launched more than a decade ago, Photo Search was inspired by countless photos sent by parents who see their little one in Gerber’s iconic baby logo. Photo Search celebrates babies from all backgrounds and the promise to do “Anything for Baby”.

The prize package includes the opportunity to be featured on Gerber’s social media channels and marketing campaigns throughout the year, a $25,000 cash prize, and a selection of Gerber products to ensure that all babies get off to the best possible start.

To find out more details about the Chief Growing Officer role, parents can head to the job application at photosearch.gerber.com. Applications are open from Tuesday, April 27 at 9:00 a.m. EST to Monday, May 10 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

ABOUT GERBER
Gerber Products Company was founded in 1928 in Fremont, Mich. Gerber joined the Nestlé family on September 1, 2007. Gerber is a leader in early childhood nutrition. At Gerber, research informs everything we do – from the products we make, the nutrition education we deliver and the services we offer. Gerber provides resources from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) for health care professionals at Medical.Gerber.com/FITS and for parents at Gerber.com.

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David’s Bridal Debuts the Launch of First Ever Exclusive Quinceañera Label, Fifteen Roses

April 27, 2021

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Introducing Fifteen Roses, the new exclusive Quinceañera collection at David's Bridal. Each gown is handcrafted with intricate details and stunning embellishments for a show-stopping look on her big day. Shop the collection in select David's Bridal locations or online at davidsbridal.com

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today the launch of their first-ever Quinceañera label, Fifteen Roses. This new label is the latest product offering in the brand’s budding portfolio of diverse gown and dress options, opening the door for new business growth and expanding their market share.

David’s Bridal identified a clear void in the market for value-focused Quinceañera options, with the average Quinceañera gown reaching $1,000+. In response, David’s Bridal set out to create a Quinceañera assortment that stands for their mantra of “value without compromise.” Positioning themselves as the dress destination for all wedding and occasion needs, the retailer will leverage their industry-leading expertise in offering gorgeous gowns in this new category at a value price point that is unprecedented in the current competitive environment.

The Fifteen Roses collection features a beautiful assortment of dresses priced between $399 and $699. Each gown in the collection is handcrafted with intricate details and show-stopping embellishments that achieve a look of youthful sophistication. From convertible straps to multi-tiered skirts, elaborate lace and floral appliques, and sizes ranging from Missy to Plus, the collection has something for everyone. The label boasts both versatility and on-trend styles for the modern Quinceañera. As with all David’s Bridal dresses, the Fifteen Roses collection can be customized and altered by their expert team of in-house alterations specialists to meet the Quinceañera’s vision. Paired with the retailer’s expansive shoe and accessory options including jewelry, gloves, tiaras and more, David’s Bridal is the one-stop-shop destination for all Quinceañera needs from head-to-toe. Damas, mother of the Quinceañera and guests can also shop David’s Bridal’s diverse and expansive special occasion assortment to find their perfect dress for the big day.

“Our customers have asked us for a Quinceañera collection for some time now. Our team of incredibly talented designers and merchants spent months carefully crafting this label to make sure we got it right before bringing it to market,” said Nancy Viall, Chief Merchandising Officer at David’s Bridal. “It is important that we deliver a collection that is as special as the Quinceañera herself. We’ve dreamed up the perfect ‘marriage’ between exquisite craftsmanship and a value price-point that will appeal to all customers. We are thrilled to be able to serve this new customer base for her Quinceañera and all her special life events to come.”

Fifteen Roses will available at select David’s Bridal retail stores as well as on DavidsBridal.com beginning today. The brand will monitor customer demand with plans to potentially expand the label chain-wide over time featuring additional category extensions. From a business perspective, the Fifteen Roses label is an entry point for David’s Bridal to reach and serve a new customer base and expand its vast market share. Entering into the Quinceañera market also opens the doors for a lifetime customer for the retailer—from her Quinceañera to her prom and the day she walks down the aisle, David’s Bridal will be her go-to destination for all life events. Quinceañera customers can also join their industry leading loyalty program, Diamond to receive free gifts and rewards and even earn points towards a free getaway to destinations like Jamaica and more.

About David’s Bridal

With 70 years of experience dressing customers for all of life’s special occasions, David’s Bridal is built on the idea that everyone deserves to have the attire of their dreams regardless of style preference, shape, size, or budget. We believe in inclusivity, authenticity, and empowerment, and it is our mission to help anyone and everyone find the look that will allow them to be the best, most genuine version of themselves on their wedding day or any special occasion. David’s Bridal is dedicated to helping each customer, with the assistance of online planning tools, knowledgeable stylists, and expert tailors who will guide them through the entire purchasing journey. With more than 300 stores located across the US, Canada, UK, and franchise locations in Mexico, we offer the convenience of one-stop shopping for the entire wedding party and beyond. To learn more about David’s Bridal, visit www.DavidsBridal.com, and connect on social media through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

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Alex McDioni’s New Book Ciudad Blanca I: Avidor, A Gripping Novel About A Wealthy Doctor’s Intriguing Exploits That Sow Corruption And Greed Into The Society

April 27, 2021

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NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Ciudad Blanca I: Avidor was created by Alex McDioni. Alex is an author, economist by profession, specialist in international finance, and university professor of economics and history of philosophy. He is of Cuban origin and currently lives in Miami, Florida.

Alex McDioni said this about his book: “Ciudad Blanca I: Avidor, more than a myth or a legend, talks about all those things that as a result of the work of man himself in our world cause pain, grief, and other sad feelings that make us shed many tears.

There, in that beautiful city, a famous Hebrew millionaire, Dr. Avidor, together with his beautiful and exuberant wife, decides to establish himself and create a pharmaceutical products laboratory that bears his own name and whose drugs became recognized for their great therapeutic results; however, its side effects presumably resulted in the appearance of diseases, malformations, etc. Without moving their manufacturers since the economic interests and the obtaining of profits in the production of these drugs constituted the cornerstone in the economic policy of their owners.

The police and their agents, as well as the prominent detective, as a whole, face the most Machiavellian secrets of human beings with psychological aberrations that lead their dream city to live a terrible nightmare for all the crimes committed.

It is therefore with the course of the novel when the great secret of the wife of the owner of Antador is revealed that the denouement begins and the common thread appears to untangle the complex skein of such heinous crimes.”

Published by Page Publishing, Alex McDioni’s new book Ciudad Blanca I: Avidor unveils the horrors of mankind in a doctor’s convoluted journey in a world affected by an unforeseen side effect of his creation.

Consumers who wish to plunge into a riveting and mesmerizing story of human caprice and consternation can purchase Ciudad Blanca I: Avidor in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Carlos Ríos Otero’s new book ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…?, a gripping tale of political, economic, and government conflict and upheaval in the Cuban motherland

April 27, 2021

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MIAMI, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…? was created by Carlos Ríos Otero. Carlos is an author who was born in 1949 in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He is a sugar economics consultant who also served in the military in Angola. In 1990 he joined the human rights movement, and since 2015 he lives in the Cuban diaspora.

Carlos Ríos Otero said this about his book: “Angola 1975–1991 (MMCA)—imperfect chapter of the Cuban revolution. Generals from the Ministry of War receive orders from the leaders in genuflection status to Russia. It is such that in the course of this odyssey they are nicknamed “Karamazov brothers,” alluding to the peak of Russian literature. Villages razed in conflict zones.

Liborio bears the worst part—9,000 fallen, 11,000 mutilated, 37,000 enter with calvaries (STDs, HIV-AIDS, malaria). A total of 377,000 legionaries were notified. Ships enter precious wood for the controls bunker. The Karamazovs get their share; they received at least ten billion dollars. They found a pyramid base—state capitalism, managed today by GAESA.

Trace this fascinating story, LQQD: we flourished mercenaries for nothing.”

Published by Page Publishing, Carlos Ríos Otero’s new book ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…? Highlights the struggles of Cuban citizens as they deal with the terrors of war and crisis within the country.

Consumers who wish to learn about the overwhelming toils of the Cuban people can purchase ¿Mercenario o Internacionalista…? in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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2022 Sportage Arrives With More Tech And Convenience Features; A Simplified Lineup Highlighted By Popular Nightfall Edition

April 27, 2021

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2022 Sportage arrives with more tech and convenience features; a simplified lineup highlighted by popular Nightfall Edition.

IRVINE, Calif., April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As one Kia’s longest-running nameplates, the Sportage is unchanged for 2022 but maintains its cutting-edge design, capability and convenience. New this year, the LX Value Edition Package adds 18-in. dark gray wheel, Smart key with push button start and heated front seats. The Nightfall Edition also replaces the S trim as a standalone package, and the panoramic sunroof is now standard on the EX trim. The EX Tech Package and SX Turbo are equipped with new complimentary map updates including new points of interest and ADAS features support.

Pricing¹ – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination)
• LX FWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$24,090
• LX AWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$25,590
• Nightfall FWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$28,090
• Nightfall AWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$29,790
• EX FWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$28,390
• EX AWD	6A/T 2.4L I4	$29,890
• SX Turbo FWD	6A/T 2.0L I4 T	$33,750
• SX Turbo AWD	6A/T 2.0L I4 T	$35,250

Engine:
• 2.4L I4 GDI: 181 hp/175 lb.-ft. of torque
• 2.0L Turbocharged I4 GDI: 240 hp/260 lb.-ft. of torque

Fuel Economy² – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined):
• LX (FWD):	23/30/26
• LX (AWD):	22/26/23
• Nightfall Edition (FWD):	23/30/26
• Nightfall Edition (AWD):	22/26/23
• EX (FWD):	23/30/26
• EX (AWD):	22/26/23
• SX Turbo (FWD):	20/28/23
• SX Turbo (AWD):	19/24/21

Standard and Available Kia Drive Wise Advanced Driver Assistance Features³:
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection:
o Std: All trims
• Lane Departure Warning:
o Std: All trims
• Lane Keeping Assist:
o Std: All trims
• Driver Attention Warning:
o Std: All trims
• High Beam Assist
o Std: All trims
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning:
o Std: Nightfall Edition, EX and SX Turbo o Available: LX Value Edition Package
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning:
o Std: Nightfall Edition, EX and SX Turbo o Available: LX Value Edition Package
Dimensions:
• Overall Length:	176.4 in.
• Overall Width:	73.0 in.
• Overall Height:	64.4 (FWD, without roof rails)
	64.8 in. (FWD, with roof rails)
	64.8 in. (AWD, without roof rails)
	65.2 in. (AWD, with roof rails)
• Wheelbase:	105.1 in.
• Cargo Capacity:	60.1 cu.ft. (behind 1st row)
	30.7 cu.ft. (behind 2nd row)
• Curb Weight, max:	3,596 lbs. (FWD, 2.4L)
	3,739 lbs. (AWD, 2.4L)
	3,898 (FWD, 2.0T)
	3,997 (AWD, 2.0T)

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. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled 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 K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.

² Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

³ These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blind spot or direction of travel. Always drive safely and use caution.

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Illinois Public Health Association and Partners Educating and Empowering Communities During Pandemic

April 26, 2021

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Now live, the Pandemic Health Navigator Program connects Community Health Workers, health care providers, resources and education with vulnerable populations.

AURORA, Ill., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Joined by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA), in partnership with the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), today announced that the COVID-19 Pandemic Health Navigator Program (PHNP) is now live and Community Health Workers are available to help residents throughout the state of Illinois. The new program integrates community health centers, community-based organizations, and public health partners to coordinate Illinois resources for the most vulnerable populations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Illinois is well above the national average for getting first doses out to our residents, but making vaccines available is only half the battle,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m proud to announce our Pandemic Health Navigator Program is already hard at work building confidence among our unvaccinated residents, educating them on what COVID-19 is, what the vaccine can do for them, and how they can protect themselves and their families. These are local community organizations who know their peers, their students, their colleagues – people who speak their languages and know their neighborhoods. In short, our Pandemic Health Navigators are a crucial part of keeping our most vulnerable residents safe, and I’m so grateful to all of them.”

“As we look toward recovering from the health, social and economic hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize the importance of providing Illinois residents with education, resources and guidance from people they trust,” said Dr. Tracey Smith, Director of Programs and Community Health. “We’re proud to be leading a network of Community Health Workers that are already making an impact by connecting vulnerable populations with vital education and resources – like access to food and health services – that are positioning these communities to move forward, stronger.”

In 2021, PHNP began efforts to equip community-based organizations (CBOs) and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) with funding, training and resources to provide local support to Illinois residents.

To date, 65 CBOs and 23 FQHCs are participating in the program. These partnerships have helped hire more than 400 Community Health Workers and regional supervisors, with the goal to hire hundreds more in the next three months. The program has received more than 1,270 requests for resources and has a 96 percent completion rate for resource requests within 48 hours.

To better understand the views and needs of Illinois communities during the pandemic, IPHA and IPHCA recently conducted a survey of more than 800 residents. The survey results showed that Illinois residents are in need of guidance and underscored the importance of sharing accurate information and dispelling common misconceptions. The survey revealed the following data:

1 in 5 indicated they were not able or unsure of their ability to tell the difference between scientific facts and misinformation or false claims on the Internet.
21 percent said they would not get the COVID-19 vaccine, 71 percent said they were willing to get the vaccine, and seven percent opted not to answer the question.
More than half (57%) of respondents stated they would be open to working with a Community Health Worker.

“This program is an important resource to support the healthcare needs of our communities, especially diverse communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Cyrus Winnett, Interim President and CEO, IPHCA. “By leveraging local health departments, community health centers and community-based organizations, we’re providing on-the-ground, trusted support to ensure Illinoisans receive the health education, outreach, and resources they need to be healthy and safe.”

“Healthcare providers have been on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 from day one,” said Linnea Windel, President and CEO of VNA Health Care. “The Pandemic Health Navigator Program will provide us with additional tools, resources and Community Health Workers to support our fight against this virus and help our patients and larger community get through this together.”

The IPHA, in partnership with the IPHCA, was awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to serve as the Regional Coordinator for regions 2-9 of the PHNP to ensure coverage for these activities through direct services and/or sub-awarding to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and other community-based agencies.

IPHA and IPHCA will sub-contract with FQHCs and community-based agencies in Illinois COVID-19 regions 2-9 to recruit the navigators for local COVID-19 education and outreach, to support contact tracing as needed, and to connect cases and contacts with critical services and resources. This may include resources for meals, medicine, mobility support, immigration matters, work and income resources, mental health support, support for unsafe living conditions (e.g. domestic abuse), etc., during isolation and quarantine. In addition, the PHNP team will collaborate and coordinate across the assigned regions with the public health system, including with local health departments (LHDs), to support contact tracing efforts and ensure all communities receive needed assistance and to help reduce disparities in health outcomes.

For more information about the program and to connect to a local community health worker, visit HelpGuideThrive.org.

About the Illinois Public Health Association
The Illinois Public Health Association is the oldest and largest public health association in the state of Illinois. As one of the largest affiliates of the American Public Health Associations, IPHA is widely recognized as the leader in the field of public health advocacy, health education and promotion. For more information, visit https://www.ipha.com/.

About the Illinois Primary Health Care Association
IPHCA represents Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) or community health centers—entities created by Congress to meet the health care needs of underserved communities and high-risk patients. These centers fill a void by providing care for those whom other providers often do not serve. Since FQHCs must, by law, serve the medically underserved regardless of their ability to pay, CHCs are located in geographic regions designated as having a shortage of medical providers who serve this population. In addition, the medically underserved may be low-income, uninsured, homeless, affected by HIV/AIDS, struggling with substance abuse and/or have special needs. IPHCA is committed to fulfilling its mission of helping communities help themselves by advocating and expanding community primary care services across Illinois, and assisting member organizations in fulfilling their goal of community empowerment through health care choice. By advocating on behalf of members’ interests, IPHCA also advocates for underserved citizens and communities. For more information visit https://www.iphca.org.

SOURCE Illinois Public Health Association

Honda Releases Video Revealing New Interior Design Philosophy

April 26, 2021

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In a video released today, Honda showcases a new interior design philosophy that will shape the interior design of future Honda models. Johnathan Norman, Creative Lead for Honda Interior Design in the U.S., provides insight into the new philosophy behind the interior design direction.

TORRANCE, Calif., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a video released today, Honda showcases a new interior design philosophy that will shape the interior design of future Honda models. Johnathan Norman, Creative Lead for Honda Interior Design in the U.S., provides insight into the new philosophy behind the interior design direction.

Inspired by the classic human-centered designs of early Honda vehicles, the brand’s new simplicity and “something” philosophy helps enhance the driving experience by eliminating complexity and advancing the user experience through thoughtful and pleasing design elements. The new design philosophy features a renewed focus on Honda’s classic “Man Maximum/Machine Minimum” approach that maximizes cabin space, while minimizing space required for mechanical components.

“Simplicity in design requires not only a strong philosophy, but a discipline toward the user experience,” said Norman. “We’ve heard from designers working for other brands who say they were inspired by the simple, human-centered design of old Hondas. Well, so are we!”

For Honda, this means interior design is about the people inside the vehicle, leading to interiors free of visual clutter with a focus on thin pillars, a low cowl and a large greenhouse for excellent visibility, enabling the driver and occupants to see the road and the environment around them.

The “and something” is the personality and character of the design meant to invoke a positive emotional response from the driver and passengers, expressed through design details such as the careful knurling of a knob or charm of a material.

Norman notes the “simplicity” philosophy will be the design language of Honda, while the “and something” is the personality and appeal unique to each model. “We are pursuing this design language with the new Hondas we’re designing in the studio now,” he said. “It’s our ‘simple’ approach to design with the ‘and something’ that will help differentiate each product and make your future Honda vehicles something you want to drive and are excited to use.”

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun, and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO₂ emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the 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’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid, and the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 38 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2020, more than 95 percent of all Honda 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 2020 and 2021 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.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

(Español) Aprenda (sin costo) a poner su negocio local en las búsquedas de Google y Maps este 28 de abril

April 26, 2021

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