2021 Honda Ridgeline Arriving Next Month Ready to Rumble with Rugged New Look

January 14, 2021

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline begins arriving at Honda dealerships on Feb. 2, with bold new styling underscoring its rugged and versatile pickup truck capabilities. Ridgeline’s standard V6 power, fully independent suspension and standard torque-vectoring i-VTM4® all-wheel drive give it the capability to tackle challenging trails and treacherous roads with class-leading ride and handling. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) start at $36,490.

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Honda Ridgeline begins arriving at Honda dealerships on Feb. 2, with bold new styling underscoring its rugged and versatile pickup truck capabilities. Ridgeline’s standard V6 power, fully independent suspension and standard torque-vectoring i-VTM4^® all-wheel drive give it the capability to tackle challenging trails and treacherous roads with class-leading ride and handling. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) start at $36,490¹.

Ridgeline continues to bring unmatched versatility, including the segment’s largest interior for passengers and gear, a brilliantly versatile bed featuring the class-exclusive In-Bed Trunk^® lockable storage compartment, and best-in-class standard AWD model payload capacity.

For the 2021 model year, Ridgeline features all-new sheet metal from the front roof pillars forward, including a new hood with a pronounced power bulge, a new squared off nose and upright grille, and new front fenders. Flanking the grille are new, brighter LED headlights bisected by the crossbar atop the grille, which is painted gloss black on Sport trims and Black Edition, and is chrome plated on RTL and RTL-E. The body-color lower front bumper further accentuates the Ridgeline’s tough new look with a prominent skid plate and broad side vents that create air curtains to route air through the bumper and around the front tires and wheels to improve aerodynamic performance. A reshaped rear bumper exposes aggressive new twin exhaust outlets, and all Ridgeline trims feature tougher looking 18-inch wheels and an additional 20 mm of track width to give Ridgeline a broader, more planted stance. New tires top off the more rugged look with a more aggressive sidewall and shoulder design. Ridgeline also adds a new Radiant Red Metallic to its exterior color palette.

A new HPD Package was developed in collaboration with Honda Performance Development (HPD), Honda’s U.S.-based racing company, and adds a unique grille treatment, an HPD emblem, black fender flares, aggressive bronze-colored wheels, and special HPD graphics on the side of the bed—for a suggested retail price of $2,800. It’s one of four new post-production option packages available on all Ridgeline trims that include Utility ($1,465), Function ($270), and Function+ ($1,315).

Inside, the 2021 Ridgeline adds a physical volume knob for the audio system, and wireless phone charging. Plus, all Ridgeline trims get new contrast stitching on the seats; Sport trims add new cloth seat inserts; and Sport, RTL and RTL-E trims have new dash, steering wheel and center console accents. Ridgeline’s spacious cabin offers top-class passenger comfort and rear-seat legroom, with a flat floor and foldaway 60/40-split rear seat bottoms, offering enhanced flexibility for carrying long and tall items in the cabin.

A 280-horsepower, 3.5-liter direct-injected VTEC^® V6 backed by a smooth and responsive 9-speed automatic transmission powers every 2021 Honda Ridgeline, with i-VTM4^® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive now standard across the lineup. The i-VTM4^® system automatically sends up to 70 percent of the engine’s 262 lb.-ft. (SAE net) of torque to the rear wheels and continuously apportions 100 percent of that torque between the left and right rear wheels based on driving conditions at each wheel. Ridgeline’s standard Intelligent Traction Dynamics System further optimizes power delivery and distribution in various conditions, including snow, pavement, mud and sand.

All 2021 Honda Ridgelines come standard with the Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, featuring Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Ridgeline also targets top-class collision safety ratings from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score, a “GOOD” rating in all IIHS collision tests, and a “SUPERIOR” IIHS rating for front crash prevention.

2021 Ridgeline Pricing & EPA Data

Model / Trim	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $1,175 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating² (City/Hwy/Combined)
Ridgeline Sport	$36,490	$37,665	18 / 24 / 21
Ridgeline RTL	$39,470	$40,645	18 / 24 / 21
Ridgeline RTL-E	$42,420	$43,595	18 / 24 / 21
Ridgeline Black Edition	$43,920	$45,095	18 / 24 / 21

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.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,175 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

²Based on 2021 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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The Blue Book Network® and Regional Hispanic Contractors Association Form Strategic Alliance

January 14, 2021

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The Blue Book Building & Construction Network

DALLAS, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Blue Book Building and Construction Network www.thebluebook.com the largest and most active network in the commercial construction industry, has partnered with the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association https://regionalhca.org/ to provide its members with significant value-added benefits.

This new alliance complements the missions of both organizations in supporting the growth of the construction industry. Subcontractors will now have access to pre-bid meetings, networking events, and special promotions and discounts. In addition, General Contractor members will have free access to The Blue Book Network’s leading Bid Communication and Collaboration solution, ONETEAM.

“We are excited about the opportunity to become more actively involved with the RHCA,” said Matt Daniel, Dallas-Fort Worth Area General Manager at The Blue Book Network. “Both our organizations have had a presence in Dallas-Fort Worth for more than 20 years. Deepening our relationship with this partnership couldn’t have come at a better time and will benefit both our constituencies as well as the local economy.”

John H. Martinez-D., President of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association, commented, “During this time of uncertainty, The Blue Book Network partnership with the RHCA gives our diverse contractor members confidence in finding out about project opportunities. The RHCA is proud of our alliance with one of the construction industry’s most trusted members.”

About The Blue Book Building & Construction Network
The Blue Book Building & Construction Network / www.thebluebook.com is an employee-owned company and the largest, most active network in the U.S. commercial construction industry. Today, The Blue Book Network defines and delivers the industry through three unparalleled databases of: companies, projects and people. By integrating and understanding the relationships shared by these groups, The Blue Book Network provides an indispensable resource to connect with the industry every day.

About Regional Hispanic Contractors Association
The mission of the Regional Hispanic Contractors Association is to promote and support the advancement and economic growth of the Hispanic contractors, architects and engineers in Texas. We are committed to developing programs and facilitating the resources needed to help the diverse Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) Industry reach their potential.

Contact: Matt Daniel, Area General Manager, (609)221-8247

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The Nutrition Facts Label and MyPlate Can Help You Make Healthier Food Choices in 2021

January 14, 2021

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SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thinking about making healthier food choices as part of your New Year’s resolutions, but not sure where to start? The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 encourages Americans to make shifts in their food and beverage choices based on personal, cultural and traditional preferences in order to achieve a healthy dietary pattern. The updated Nutrition Facts label and MyPlate can serve as tools to help you set goals for a healthy dietary pattern and maintain them all year long!

Using the Nutrition Facts label to make healthier food choices.
The updated Nutrition Facts label can help you make informed choices that contribute to lifelong healthy eating habits and meet the recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The label provides important nutrition information about packaged food and drinks—from serving size to calories and nutrient information. So, what’s new on the label?

The serving size now appears in larger, bold font and some serving sizes have been updated. Serving sizes have also been updated to better reflect the amount people typically eat and drink.
Calories are now displayed in larger, bolder font.
Daily Values have been updated.
Added sugars, vitamin D, and potassium are now listed on the label. Manufacturers must declare the amount in addition to percent Daily Value for vitamins and minerals.

Here are a few ways you can make the most of the label in the new year.

Use the Nutrition Facts label to monitor calories and use serving information to help you choose the right portion sizes for you.
When shopping for groceries, use the label to compare different food items. More often, choose items higher in dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium, and lower in saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.

Planning your meals while keeping MyPlate in mind.
MyPlate shows the five food groups that are the building blocks of a healthy diet using a familiar image: a place setting for a meal. Here are a few ways you can use MyPlate to stick with your resolutions in 2021.

Try to include all five food groups (vegetables, fruits, grains, protein foods, and dairy) in your meals. To make sure you’re getting the nutrients you need, choose a variety of foods and beverages from each food group.
Make small changes to your meals so that they are as complete as possible. For example, if you are cooking pasta, add veggies to the sauce. Or if you’re craving something sweet, cut up fruit for dessert!

Learn more about how you can use the Nutrition Facts label and MyPlate together to make healthier choices: https://www.fda.gov/food/new-nutrition-facts-label/using-nutrition-facts-label-and-myplate-make-healthier-choices.

For more nutrition education information from FDA, visit www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation.

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Toyota Research Institute and Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Lab Study How to Improve Automotive Safety

January 14, 2021

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Inspired by the Skills of Professional Drift Drivers, Research Seeks to Combine the Technology of Vehicle Automation with Artificial Intelligence Algorithms

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — What if every driver who ran into trouble had the instinctive reflexes of a professional race car driver and the calculated foresight of a supercomputer to avoid a crash? Researchers at Toyota Research Institute are working with Stanford’s Dynamic Design Lab to make this vision come true.

The engineers are conducting research into how to bring together the instincts of professional drivers and automated driving technology. Their goal is to design a new level of active safety technology and share it broadly so that Toyota and other auto manufacturers can deploy it on the road.

“Every day, there are deadly vehicle crashes that result from extreme situations where most drivers would need superhuman skills to avoid a collision,” said Gill Pratt, TRI CEO and Chief Scientist at Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC). “The reality is that every driver has vulnerabilities, and to avoid a crash, drivers often need to make maneuvers that are beyond their abilities. Through this project, TRI will learn from some of the most skilled drivers in the world to develop sophisticated control algorithms that amplify human driving abilities and keep people safe. This is the essence of the Toyota Guardian™ approach.”

Every year, car crashes result in nearly 40,000 fatalities in the United States, and about 1.25 million fatalities worldwide. Toyota’s goal is to reduce that number to zero. While most crashes occur in mundane situations, in other situations drivers may need to make maneuvers that take their vehicle close to and, at times, exceed normal limits of handling. When faced with wet or slippery roads for instance, professional drivers may choose to ‘drift’ the car through a turn.

“Since 2008, our lab has taken inspiration from human race car drivers in designing algorithms that enable automated vehicles to handle the most challenging emergencies,” said Professor Chris Gerdes of Stanford University’s Dynamic Design Laboratory. “Through this research, we have the opportunity to move these ideas much closer to saving lives on the road.”

TRI has supported the Dynamic Design Lab’s research for many years. The current project draws upon Stanford’s published paper, “Opening New Dimensions: Vehicle Motion Planning and Control using Brakes while Drifting,” in which Stanford researchers demonstrated advanced drifting on MARTY, an electrified, automated DeLorean. Stanford’s experimental results produced a proof-of-concept architecture capable of controlling a rear-wheel drive vehicle in a drift using brakes, steering and propulsion. TRI is now applying this architecture to vehicle platforms, including the GR Supra.

TRI is also engaging Toyota’s engineering expertise in motorsports and advanced development. Toyota Racing Development (TRD U.S.A., Inc.) in the United States is providing valuable technical and experiential know-how in motorsports and drifting. Separately, TRI is also working with Toyota Motor Corporation’s Vehicle Dynamics Control Team — based in Japan — to apply the drifting architecture for future Toyota vehicles.

About Toyota Research Institute
Toyota Research Institute (TRI), established in 2015, aims to develop active vehicle safety and automated driving technologies, robotics, and other human amplification technology. Led by Dr. Gill Pratt, TRI’s researchers use artificial intelligence to benefit society and improve the human condition by creating a future where everyone has the freedom to move, engage, and explore. TRI is based in the United States, with offices in Los Altos, California, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Ann Arbor, Michigan. For more information about TRI, please visit http://tri.global.

Media Contacts

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Toyota Research Institute
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Toyota Research Institute
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Lydia Hernández’s new book Una Vida en las Manos de Dios, a heartwarming memoir about the author’s fulfilling and blessed life

January 14, 2021

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HOBART, Ind., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lydia Hernández said this about her book: “Throughout my life I have had experiences that have made me grow as a person, woman, mother, wife, daughter, coworker and as a member of a community. They have made me value each member of the community in my life. I have also been able to understand God’s purposes in my life and in all human beings on planet Earth. Some of those experiences will be written up in my autobiography that, for years, I have tried to write; and I think this is the moment to let my dream come true.”

Published by Page Publishing, Lydia Hernández’s new book Una Vida en las Manos de Dios hopes to inspire the readers with evoking wisdom about life’s quaintness and God’s guiding presence for those who steadfastly commit their lives to his will.

Consumers who wish to witness a life lived in boundless grace and fortitude can purchase Una Vida en las Manos de Dios 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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Angel Osiris Milian’s new book La Despedida por un Vencido, a riveting memoir that exposes the American injustice in the judicial system

January 14, 2021

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DELTONA, Fla., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book La Despedida por un Vencido was created by Angel Osiris Milian. Angel is an author who hails from Morón, Cuba. At the request of his family and friends, he left Cuba and arrived in the United States of America from the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base.

Angel Osiris Milian said this about his book: “I believe in American justice. I am fully aware of the value represented by its independence from other powers. This book is not a challenge to its judicial system but the human condition. Man continues to be the same selfish being from the beginning who likes to run over the weakest and bow down to the strong. Those who think that laws can change human nature are wrong. How a trial and its components are structured is of no use when the heart of its executors is perverse. This and no other is the reason why this testimony is given. This is the real experience of an unethical jury, a judge, a prosecutor, and a public defender obsessed with punishing a poor man to please the excesses of a police inspector who lies. They know it well, but they fear going against him.

But the case does not end here. The policeman who arrests me does not attend the trial either. My accuser turns out to be a famous inspector that I do not remember having seen before and he fabricates a laughable story due to its degree of irrationality and contradictions. His testimony would not have withstood a slight investigation. The prosecution, in complicity with the judge and my public defender, dedicated themselves to hiding the evidence required for the case.

Hopefully this case leads to the sincere reflection of those who, having the opportunity to make a fair trial, preferred to stain the justice of this great nation with their conduct.”

Published by Page Publishing, Angel Osiris Milian’s new book La Despedida por un Vencido presents a no-holds-barred account of the author’s harrowing experiences with the corrupt justice system in America that greatly impacted his life as well as others who share a similar journey with him.

Consumers who wish to be aware of the prevailing crimes against humanity in America can purchase La Despedida por un Vencido 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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Kia Telluride Named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car To Buy 2021

January 14, 2021

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Kia Telluride named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car to Buy 2021.

Wildly Popular SUV Maintains Stronghold On All Competitors

– Telluride celebrates award from TCC for second consecutive year

– Recognizable silhouette praised for high style and family friendliness

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia Telluride has been named The Car Connection’s Best Family Car to Buy for 2021, marking the second time the big and boxy SUV has earned high marks from TCC editors. Last year, the Telluride was named Best Car To Buy, winning that designation by a landslide.

“It is with great honor that we accept this award for the Telluride, which continues to cement its status as an icon every day with its long list of accomplishments,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “The Telluride is the poster child of Kia’s incredible transformation and earning praise from the auto experts at TCC for a second year in a row validates our efforts and commitment to making award winning products.”

Best Car To Buy 2021 focuses on the everyday vehicle that best balances value, fuel efficiency, safety, interior spaciousness, quality, design, and driving dynamics. Editors choose the winners after a year of test driving more than 100 new 2021 vehicles priced under $50,000.

“The Telluride was a clear winner again this year, after having won our Best Car To Buy 2020 award,” said Martin Padgett, editorial director for Internet Brands Automotive. “It’s stylish and spacious, technologically advanced and user-friendly, and a pace-setter among three-row family vehicles.”

With the Telluride launched as an all-new vehicle for 2020, the 2021 Telluride received minor enhancements along with a special Nightfall Edition, which features blacked out elements that lend the three-row SUV an even more commanding presence on the road. The 2021 Telluride starts at $32,190.

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.

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Ismael Cala signs an exclusive representation agreement with Palomera Group

January 13, 2021

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MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, communicator, best-selling author and speaker, signed an exclusive representation agreement with Palomera Group, one of the largest talent representation agencies in the Hispanic world and responsible for the success of major entertainment icons.

“Personally for me, and for Palomera Group, it is a great honour to have Ismael Cala join our family. Ismael is not only a great communicator and journalist who can lead from a newscast to a game or night show, who can entertain, interview and connect with the audience’s deepest emotions; he is also a teacher who helps us grow personally and professionally,” said Alejandra Rodríguez de Palomera, the agency’s CEO.

For the expert in talent development, “the workshops, conferences and activities that take place at the Cala Centre, his guided tours and his philanthropic work will enable us to further extend his successful career. We are very grateful and excited.”

For his part, Ismael Cala described his arrival at Palomera Group as “wonderful news to start 2021.”

“New and exciting projects are on the horizon. We are motivated by a 2020 of creative respite and permanent reinvention. So now we’re moving forward. Thanks to Alejandra Palomera and her team for having faith in me to build together the present and the future,” said Cala.

Cala Centre, Ismael’s new event site in Miami, will be the stage for audiovisual productions for the agency.

Among the agency’s exclusive artists are Eduardo Yáñez, Marjorie de Sousa, Ariadne Díaz, Mark Tacher, Sofía Castro, Chantal Andere, Cynthia Klitbo, Danilo Carera, Rodolfo Landeros, William Valdés, Alejandro Chabán, Zuleyka Rivera, Lucía Méndez, Susana Dosamantes, and Lupita Ferrer.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist. For five and a half years he presented CALA on CNN’s prime time in Spanish. He currently directs and presents CALA on the American network MegaTV. Businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight best-sellers on leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including “The Power of Listening” and “Wake up with Cala”. Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969. Graduated from the executive program of the prestigious Singularity University in Silicon Valley (California). Personally trained with great masters such as Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Robin Sharma, Dr Bruce Lipton, Dr Joe Dispenza and John C. Maxwell, among others. Ambassador of the concept Corporate Happiness for Latin America. He is president and founder of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

ABOUT PALOMERA GROUP

Palomera Group works with the most important networks in the Hispanic world, including Televisa, Univisión, Telemundo, TV Azteca, RCN Colombia and Caracol Colombia, in addition to studios such as Fox, Universal, Warner, Sony, Paramount, and Netflix. It is chaired by Alejandra Rodríguez de Palomera, a communicator and marketer with a wealth of experience in launching and developing talent in the entertainment world. It has offices in Mexico City, Miami, and Los Angeles.

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Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Declines in Fourth Quarter

January 13, 2021

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanics in the United States did not end 2020 with an optimistic view of their financial situations, even as new COVID-19 vaccines are expected to help the nation recover from the devastating effects of the pandemic.

In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 79.3, about six points shy of the third quarter mark, according to the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.

The fourth quarter number, while about the same as the general population’s consumer confidence sentiment published by the University of Michigan, is nearly 22 points lower than it was a year ago before the start of the pandemic.

“Hispanics may be less optimistic due to the fact that the Latino unemployment rate is higher than the overall unemployment rate in the United States,” said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI.

The fourth quarter poll found that 47 percent of Hispanics said they are better off financially today than a year ago, compared to 57 percent who felt that way during the third quarter. In addition, 62 percent of respondents said they expect to be better off financially in the next year, while 69 percent of respondents felt that way in the third quarter.

The latest survey also revealed that fewer respondents feel it is a good time to buy big-ticket items, while more respondents believe the cost of living has gone up.

Still, Hispanics appear confident in the long-run economic outlook, with 66 percent saying they expect it to be good in the next five years. That’s up nine points from the third quarter.

The poll is based on a sampling of 617 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020. The margin of error is +/- 3.95 percentage points. The survey was administered using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection using Dynata. Responses for the entire sample were weighted to reflect the national distribution of the Hispanic population by region, education, gender, age and income, according to latest American Community Survey data. The polling results and full cross-tabulations can be viewed at www.business.fau.edu/BEPI.

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Ivon Rodriguez Joins Linqto As CMO

January 13, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Linqto, a leading digital investment platform for private market securities, announced that Ivon Rodriguez has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Ivon will lead all consumer and product marketing programs for Linqto using her extensive knowledge to continue to generate awareness and expand the community of accredited investors for the Silicon Valley fintech company.

Linqto is democratizing the private markets space by making private investing accessible for accredited investors. Through their platform, Linqto provides accredited investors with affordable entry into markets that were previously the exclusive domain of large institutional buyers.

“Ivon’s professionalism and highly-engaging management style make her a natural fit for Linqto’s leadership team,” said Bill Sarris, Linqto CEO. “She joins us at a pivotal moment and brings a level of experience and expertise that will be critical in supporting Linqto as we continue making private investing simple.”

“Ivon is creative and insightful and a wonderful addition to the Linqto team,” said Joseph Endoso, Chief Revenue Officer and Director on the Board of Linqto. “Her far-reaching experience in marketing, as well as her innovative approach to customer acquisition will be invaluable to Linqto as it looks to substantially expand its community of users over the next year.”

Ms. Rodriguez has continually demonstrated her ability to successfully execute global marketing campaigns and brings more than 20 years of marketing and management experience to the role. She joins Linqto from The 360 Group, a leader in entertainment marketing, and prior to that role was the Managing Director for IE University’s International Development office in the Southeastern United States and Caribbean. Ms. Rodriguez has also overseen station launches for Telemundo Television as their General Manager and has served as a lecturer in marketing in South Florida business schools since 2016. Ms. Rodriguez holds a double Bachelor of Arts from Brown University, an Executive MBA from Brown and IE Business School, and is pursuing a PhD in Business at Virginia Tech.

“Linqto is a great company with an inspired vision,” said Rodriguez, “and am most excited to work alongside a brilliant team as we continue to democratize the private market space for accredited investors worldwide.”

About Linqto

Linqto is a leader in liquidity in the private sector, providing accredited investors access to affordable investment opportunities in the world’s top unicorns. https://www.linqto.com/

Join Linqto at their next Global Investor Conference. https://theglobalinvestorconference.com/

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