Tarima brings Latin music flavor to DishLATINO

December 18, 2020

MIAMI, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Tarima, the Latin concert channel, joined the DishLATINO family today in the US and Puerto Rico. TARIMA has been added to the new Cine y Entretenimiento add-on package to DishLATINO, reinforcing DishLATINO’s commitment to provide the best programming lineup that serves the interests of US Hispanic consumers.

Fans will now be able to enjoy spectacular concerts from some of the biggest artists in Latin music including Daddy Yankee, Maná, Carlos Vives, Nicky Jam, Sin Bandera, Reik and many others. With this new offering, Tarima will be able to delight more Hispanic households with the best concerts, 24 hours a day.

“We feel honored to bring quality live music to the millions of fans of Latin music in this country,” said Freddy Arias Jr., Founder and Partner, Tarima.

“The addition of Tarima strengthens our commitment to Hispanic clients by appealing to their passion for music with quality Latino music concerts and entertainment,” said Martin Medina, Programming Manager, DISH.

The channel is available to DishLATINO customers on channel 813-10 through the Cine y Entretenimiento regional add-on package that offers a variety of entertainment and movie channels for just $5 more per month.

About Tarima

The first to ever broadcast a Latin concert channel in the United States, Tarima is a groundbreaking media company launched to celebrate music, dance and community. Tarima is trailblazing the industry when it comes to broadcasting live performances across a wide span of Latin music genres – from Pop Latino, Reggaeton, Merengue and Salsa to Bachata, Ranchera and Banda. Tarima also airs exclusive musical events, cutting-edge music documentaries and other forms of original programming with a focus on Latin culture.

About DishLATINO
DishLATINO is a leading suite of English and Spanish language programming packages in the United States and Puerto Rico. It offers its customers Spanish-language news, entertainment, and sports in combination with DISH’s broad English-language programming lineup, providing millions of customers with access to more than 200 channels. As a subsidiary of DISH, it offers award-winning technology to enjoy the best programming at the best price. DISH’s voice remote with Google Assistant allows consumers to quickly access entertainment, ask questions, control smart-home devices and its new Google Nest Integration will make DISH the first provider to integrate live video streams directly on the TV.

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Kia K5 And Telluride Earn 2021 Edmunds “Top Rated” Awards

December 18, 2020

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia K5 has been named “Edmunds Top Rated Sedan” in the 2021 Edmunds Top Rated Awards. Joining the K5, the Telluride has earned the top spot as “Edmunds Top Rated SUV” for the second year in a row.

“Kia has a longstanding commitment to innovation, quality and driver satisfaction, and we’re honored that the experts at Edmunds are once again recognizing these values in our vehicles,” said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America. “The award-winning Telluride and K5 represent success in two very different segments and are proof of the brand’s ‘Give It Everything’ spirit.”

As a two-time Edmunds Top Rated Awards winner, the Telluride’s popularity as a big and bold SUV is undeniable and has set a high bar for all Kia vehicles to achieve. New for 2021 and representing a new chapter in Kia’s bold design, the K5 is the brand’s most powerful mid-size sedan ever offering drivers an inspired and technology-packed alternative to the traditional sedan.

“We test over 300 vehicles every year, and it’s clear that the K5 and Telluride are category winners,” said Alistair Weaver, editor-in-chief at Edmunds. “The K5’s ride is as smooth as those from some luxury sedans, and it makes a striking first impression thanks to sharp design that’s far more compelling than some of its more pedestrian-looking competition. In terms of SUVs, the Telluride has truly changed our expectations for the segment, thanks to its combination of high-quality design, family-friendly functionality and impressive value.”

Edmunds Top Rated Award winners are selected by the Edmunds editorial team based on their informed opinion gathered during their vehicle testing and ranking process. Edmunds’ editors selected the overall winners from a group of finalists that consisted of each of the highest-ranked eligible new vehicles in their classes. Eligible vehicles underwent the full Edmunds testing process and were rated based on driving, comfort, interior, tech, storage and value. See more at: Edmunds.com/toprated.

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.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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Texas luxury home sales top $10 billion

December 18, 2020

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas homes that sold for $1 million or higher from November 2019 to October 2020 increased 23.5% to 6,347 sales, according to the 2020 Texas Luxury Home Sales Report released today by Texas Realtors. The annual report examining housing statistics for luxury homes in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio metropolitan areas also showed total sales of million-dollar and higher homes reached $10.3 billion, a 23.8% increase from the previous year. That total accounted for 8.8% of all sales dollar volume.

Marvin Jolly, 2021 chairman of Texas Realtors, commented, “One reason we’ve seen strong growth in luxury home sales despite the pandemic is that mortgage rates are so low. Buyers of high-end properties are finding they can buy more for their money, particularly when compared to many real estate markets in New York, California and other pricier areas.”

The median price for luxury homes in Texas for the first 10 months of 2020 was $1,360,000, 0.7% less than the previous year. The average price per square foot for luxury homes increased 3.5% to $361, which is substantially more than the $139 average price per square foot for all residential Texas homes.

From January to October 2020, luxury homes in Texas spent an average of 86 days on the market, a decrease of one day from the same time frame in 2019. On average, luxury homes spend more time on the market than lower-priced homes.

Jolly concluded, “Buyers in the market for homes priced at $1 million and above will continue to have a good selection in most areas of Texas. The features of luxury homes vary considerably from one property to another, though—from luxury condominiums and waterfront properties to homes with large acreage and guest quarters. Realtors have seen every type of home and can help homebuyers and sellers weigh all their options to make the best real estate decisions for them.”

About the Texas Luxury Home Sales Report
The 2020 edition of the Texas Luxury Home Sales Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among Texas REALTORS® and local REALTOR® associations throughout the state. Data analysis is provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The report analyzes home sales priced $1 million and higher from November 2019 through October 2020 for the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio MSAs.

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. In 2020, Texas REALTORS® is celebrating a century of shaping Texas by being the advocate for private property rights, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, and providing its members with the tools to achieve success. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

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Morgan Moritz
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Walmart and Sam’s Club customers may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement if they returned a purchase and didn’t get a full refund.

December 18, 2020

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The following statement is being issued regarding Pearlstone v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Case No. 4:17-cv-02856-HEA (E.D. Mo.)

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What Is This Notice About?

This notice provides important information about a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit against Walmart, Pearlstone v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Case No. 4:17-cv-02856-HEA (E.D. Mo.). The lawsuit claims that Walmart violated the law by incorrectly calculating and refunding the sales taxes it owed to customers who returned items purchased in store or online from Walmart or Sam’s Club after July 17, 2015. Although the court presiding over the case has not decided who is right or wrong, the parties have reached a compromise to end the lawsuit and provide compensation to those who may have been affected. Please read this notice carefully. It summarizes the rights and options under the settlement. You can access and read the full settlement agreement at www.WalmartRefundClassAction.com.

Who’s In The Settlement?

The Settlement Class includes all individuals who, during the period July 17, 2015 through November 25, 2020, returned an item purchased from a Walmart store, Sam’s Club store, or online from Walmart.com or Samsclub.com for pickup or delivery within the United States, and to whom Walmart or Sam’s Club gave a refund or credit, but the amount of sales tax refunded or credited was less than the full amount of sales tax paid at the time the item was purchased.

What Are My Options?

If you are a member of the Settlement Class, then you have the following options under the settlement:

File a Claim to Receive Compensation: Under the settlement, all Settlement Class Members who timely submit a valid claim are eligible to receive an equal share of a $5,000,000 settlement fund after deductions for attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and administrative costs associated with the Settlement. To receive a payment, you must submit a claim by April 1, 2021.
Exclude Yourself From the Settlement: If you choose to exclude yourself, you will not receive a payment, but will keep your right to assert your own claims against Walmart if you want to do so. Your request to exclude yourself must be submitted by mail no later than April 1, 2021. If the Settlement is approved and you do not exclude yourself, you will be bound by the Settlement and will release certain claims as described below.
Object to the Settlement: All objections must be mailed to the parties’ lawyers and the settlement administrator by April 1, 2021.
Do Nothing: If you do nothing, you will remain a member of the Settlement Class and will not receive any payment and will still be bound by the release of claims against Walmart.

For more information on how to submit a claim form, exclude yourself or object to the settlement, visit www.WalmartRefundClassAction.com.

The Court will hold a final approval hearing to decide whether to grant final approval to the Settlement and any requests for fees, expenses, and incentive awards. The final approval hearing is currently set for April 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10N of the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 10th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR WRITE THE COURT, THE COURT CLERK’S OFFICE, WALMART, OR WALMART’S ATTORNEYS. THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST YOU. If you have questions, or if you’d like more information, please visit www.WalmartRefundClassAction.com or call (800) 462-2905.

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Mobility Unlimited Challenge Winner Receives $1M for Ultra-lightweight Intelligent Wheelchair

December 18, 2020

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LONDON, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The winner of the three-year Mobility Unlimited Challenge has now been announced with Phoenix Instinct from the UK receiving $1 million to further develop their intelligent ultra-light carbon fiber wheelchair, bring it to market, and ultimately, transform millions of lives in the disability community for the greater good.

The Toyota Mobility Foundation, established by Toyota in 2014, launched the $4 million global challenge back in 2017 in partnership with Nesta Challenges, in a bid to drive innovation in the field of assistive technologies for people with lower-limb paralysis in a demonstration of Toyota’s mission of Mobility for All and further vision of producing happiness for all.

The Challenge called for talented engineers, innovators, and designers from around the world to submit their designs for groundbreaking devices, integrated with the latest technologies, to enhance the mobility and independence of end users. Over eighty teams from 28 countries around the world entered.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) led the assessment of the entries and provided mentorship alongside a team of Toyota subject matter experts, and the winner was chosen by a panel of expert judges (see Notes to Editors below for details).

Designed by Phoenix Instinct, the Phoenix i uses intelligent systems to automatically adjust its center of gravity, making the ultra-lightweight carbon fiber frame extremely stable and easier to maneuver. It uses front-wheel power-assist to reduce painful vibrations and minimize strain on the user. The chair’s intelligent powered braking system automatically detects when the user is going downhill and adjusts to manage the user’s descent.

Andrew Slorance from Phoenix Instinct said: “Winning the Toyota Mobility Unlimited Challenge is incredible for Phoenix Instinct and for wheelchair users. The wheelchair as we know it has been technologically unchanged for decades. The funding we received through the Challenge allowed us to prove smart technology makes for an easier to use and safer wheelchair with the potential for a suite of new features. With the prize money we can now advance this work and bring the Phoenix I wheelchair to the consumer.

It’s a very exciting time with Toyota moving into the mobility sector, we’re going to see significant advances in mobility devices. At Phoenix Instinct we’re thrilled to be leading the smart wheelchair revolution.”

Sir Philip Craven, member of the Board of Directors at Toyota Motor Corporation and former President of the International Paralympic Committee shared: “Mobility means freedom. It means liberation from being limited in life. As we believe at Toyota, when we are free to move, we are able to fully participate in society, and I’m excited for each of these devices supported by the Mobility Unlimited Challenge, particularly the winning device, because of how it will allow so many people to better do what they want to do.”

Ryan Klem, Director of Programs for Toyota Mobility Foundation commented: “The entire competition has been an enriching journey for us all, bringing together the efforts of many experts, mentors, advocates, and more to invest in the five finalists to develop their devices and bring them into the lives of people that need them. We are thrilled to announce Phoenix Instinct as the winner of the Mobility Unlimited Challenge. The judges were impressed by the way the device incorporated intelligent systems in its design in a way that represents a true advance for the wheelchair and could see it having a clear route to market. TMF is dedicated to continuing to support these passionate teams, and we hope, through this process, that all the teams are able to find resources to do the same as they have all shown incredible creativity and innovation. We believe this Challenge will result in huge improvements in assistive technology and are extremely proud of what all of the teams have achieved.”

Liz Vossen of Nesta Challenges said: “For too long, the disability community has faced restricted mobility and accessibility. The coronavirus pandemic has forced a change in attitudes towards remote working, showing that it is possible to be present and productive at home. However, the pandemic also highlighted the need for non-disabled people to have a better understanding of the importance of mobility for all. We hope that these devices will improve the mobility of people across the world and contribute to a more inclusive future.”

The four other finalists were:

The Evowalk: Evolution Devices (United States) – a smart wearable simulator that goes right below the knee and uses artificial intelligence to support your muscles at the right time aiding in rehabilitating walking and preventing falls for people with foot drop.
Qolo (Quality of Life with Locomotion): Team Qolo, University of Tsukuba (Japan) – a standing mobility device that integrates exoskeleton and wheelchair functions. It supports the function of standing and sitting with a passive assist mechanism for people with lower limb paralysis.
Quix: IHMC & MYOLYN (United States) – a highly mobile, powered exoskeleton offering fast, stable and agile upright mobility.
Wheem-i: Italdesign (Italy) – a wheel-on semi-autonomous electric device that provides ride sharing for wheelchair users. It is primarily designed for micro mobility and is usable on a variety of surfaces.

At its core, the Challenge was developed to highlight the importance of collaboration with end-users and create inventions with the disability community in mind. It supports the UN’s Sustainable Development goals, specifically Goal #10 of reducing inequalities in supporting devices that help people with paralysis better access society for economic, social, educational and other opportunities. Key specifications for choosing the winning invention included devices that will integrate seamlessly into people’s lives and environments while being comfortable and easy to use, enabling greater independence and increased participation in daily life. The judging criteria was based on innovation, insight and impact, functionality and usability, quality and safety, and market potential and affordability.

Around the world, millions of people are living with lower-limb paralysis (the most common causes being strokes, spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis). While there are no statistics on paralysis worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates there are 250,000-500,000 new cases of spinal cord injury globally every year.

Mobility Unlimited Challenge Judging Panel:

Professor Linamara Battistella, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine doctor at the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Winfried Beigel, Director of Research and Development for Otto Bock Mobility Solutions (Germany)
Dr. Mary Ellen Buning, President-elect for the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (United States)
Dr. Kay Kim, President of NT Robot Co (South Korea)
Dr. Eric Krotkov, Chief Science Officer at Toyota Research Institute (United States)
Eric LeGrand, disability rights advocate (United States)
Sophie Morgan, television presenter and disability advocate (United Kingdom)
Ruth Peachment, Occupational Therapy Clinical Specialist at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (United Kingdom)
Matthew Reeve, Director of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation (United States)
Dr. Yoshiyuki Sankai, President of robotics company Cyberdyne (Japan)
Dr. Lloyd Walker, professional rehabilitation engineer at Tech4Life (Australia)

About Toyota Mobility Foundation

The Toyota Mobility Foundation was established in August 2014 to support the development of a more mobile society. The Foundation aims to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. It utilizes Toyota’s expertise in technology, safety, and the environment, working in partnership with universities, governments, non-profit organizations, research institutions and other organizations to address mobility issues around the world. Programs include resolving urban transportation problems, expanding the utilization of personal mobility, and developing solutions for next generation mobility.

Learn more at www.toyotamobilityfoundation.org.

About Nesta Challenges
Across the world, there are many people and communities that are overlooked and underserved, facing ever more complex challenges. Nesta Challenges tackles some of these problems by harnessing and fostering innovation, fresh thinking and technology to achieve positive impact.

From health to conservation, finance to agriculture, assistive technology to education, we connect people, businesses and experts to drive fresh thinking and deliver systemic change.

Nesta Challenges uses prizes to stimulate innovative solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face, including:

The Longitude Prize, created to tackle growing levels of antimicrobial resistance and reduce the use of antibiotics.
The Inclusive Technology Prize, a challenge prize to encourage innovations that gives disabled people equal access to life’s opportunities.
The UNDP’s Renewable Energy Challenge Prize, to find a renewable energy solution capable of providing off-grid power to cover the needs of war-returnee families in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Dynamic Demand Challenge Prize, created to reduce carbon emissions by shifting energy demand to off peak times or through excess renewable generation.

To find out more visit https://www.nesta.org.uk/project/nesta-challenges/

About HERL
The Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) has been at the forefront of assistive technology research for 25 years. A collaboration between the University of Pittsburgh, the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and the UPMC Health System, HERL is dedicated to wheelchair and mobility research, specifically by improving the mobility and function of Veterans and all people with disabilities through advanced engineering in clinical research and medical rehabilitation on local, national, and international levels. Using state-of-the-art laboratories and research instruments, HERL also studies robotics in assistive technology, athletics in rehabilitation, assistive living spaces, wheelchair transfer efficiency, clinician training, and force and vibration on wheelchair users.

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Saúl Martínez’s new book Vagabundo sin Retorno, a thought-provoking compendium of sentiments and lessons about life’s intricacies

December 18, 2020

BALTIMORE, MD, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Vagabundo sin Retorno was created by Saúl Martínez. Saúl is an author who was born in Alegría, El Salvador. He has dedicated his life to various jobs. His free time is devoted to reading and writing as well as giving advice to people.

Martínez said this about his book: “Literature allows us to present and develop essential themes. Today I present new personal ideas. In them, I speak of social realism and life that would exist if we all felt love.

Love of neighbor and God and a new being are about to be born. Through literature, we can talk about the good and the bad and everything that happens in our country, as well as worldwide.

If many speak of better opportunities for life, work, health, education, etc., it is sad to write these words because we hear them mentioned every day and nothing at all.

Of what we live in the country, there are only unanswered questions for the entire impoverished population of our country; the unemployed; and those who do not have a roof, education, health, and food while the so-called father of the country only has the sarcasm he makes from day to day when he watches his people walk from dawn to dusk, without hope of obtaining employment. There is no doubt that we live in the street of bitterness.

I would like that in this country, which I love so much, there were no complaints, pain, suffering, exploitation, unemployment, and much less marginalization. There are many times I would like to die and be born in another time when there is no exploitation but only love and living with a spirit full of courage toward success and improvement.”

Published by Page Publishing, Saúl Martínez’s new book Vagabundo sin Retorno will inspire critical wisdom upon the readers as they immerse themselves in the wise expositions about life’s complexities.

Consumers who wish to be filled with grace and knowledge through sagacious literature about life can purchase Vagabundo sin Retorno 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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Kathy Higgins’s new book “Lo Que Hay Detrás de un Divorcio”, a compendious account that delves into the notion of divorce and its impact on life

December 18, 2020

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book “Lo Que Hay Detrás de un Divorcio” was created by Kathy Higgins. Kathy is an author and an expert divorce lawyer with a background in psychology.

Kathy said this about her book: “Because your fairytale dream became your worst nightmare and you no longer know how to wake up from it, do not despair, there are always solutions for everything, it only depends on you, you are the one who has the power to change your situation. You are going through a very difficult situation in your marriage and you hesitate whether or not to divorce, or there is inevitably no other solution than divorce, or you find yourself confused by the quarantine that’s making you feel that you can no longer bear your relationship, or now the decision to divorce has been made, or you are already going through a divorce process and this situation is very difficult or painful for you, or you simply just want to end it quickly, or in the best way possible when saying goodbye to your marriage, then this book is for you.”

Published by Page Publishing, Kathy Higgins’s new book “Lo Que Hay Detrás de un Divorcio” hopes to enlighten the readers of the idea of divorce as the final response to the growing issues in marriage and how it greatly affects those involved directly and indirectly.

Consumers who wish to understand the essence and consequences of divorce can purchase “Lo Que Hay Detrás de un Divorcio” 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:

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DishLATINO and SLING TV expand offers with the addition of ATRESERIES

December 17, 2020

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ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DishLATINO and SLING TV today began offering ATRESERIES, the Spanish series channel, providing DishLATINO’s Hispanic audience access to the most successful series, all with Atresmedia’s programming seal.

Mar Martínez-Raposo, Director of Atresmedia Internacional, affirms, “The entry of ATRESERIES into DishLATINO and SLING TV corroborates the commitment to broadcasting series on linear channels, and the VOD model covers the demand of the large portion of the subscribers of our affiliates. Particularly, it confirms the commitment to content produced in Spanish, that is living a golden age throughout the world.”

“Atreseries supports our commitment to the Latino community by offering top series and high quality productions to our customers,” said Martin Medina, Programming Manager, DISH.

Accessible on channel 813-05 in the new DishLATINO package dedicated to movies and entertainment, “Cine Entretenimiento,” ATRESERIES is the door to major premieres that have made history. These series include ‘Velvet,’ ‘El Tiempo entre Costuras,’ ‘Doctor Mateo,’ ‘Fariña,’ ‘Pequeñas Coincidencias,’ ‘vis a vis’, ‘El Barco’ and the international phenomenon ‘#Luimelia,’ as well as the new upcoming premieres of Atresmedia productions.

In addition, the channel will be available on SLING TV through its Mexico, South America and Spain regional services.

DishLATINO and SLING TV also offer the rest of the Atresmedia channels, which include the best entertainment from Antena 3 with renowned programs like ‘El Hormiguero,’ ‘Tu Cara Me Suena’ and the Spanish version of ‘La Voz,’ popular Spanish cinema classics and contemporary hits from Atrescine, and the most exclusive information and analysis of royalty throughout the world, as well as the celebrities and fashion personalities of the moment, offered by HOLA! TV.

About Atresmedia International
Atresmedia Internacional is the management of the ATRESMEDIA Group that integrates four international channels: Antena 3, Atreseries, Atrescine and ¡HOLA! TV, in addition to the international version of the ATRESPlayer Premium platform. Positioned as one of the world leaders in the production and distribution of content in Spanish, ATRESMEDIA is also the European private operator with the most signals and the largest number of subscribers outside its borders, highlighting its presence in all the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America. in addition to the US. Atresmedia Internacional is committed to quality and variety, providing all its channels with their own and recognizable personality through a complementary offer for the whole family, which includes news, entertainment, information, premiere series, as well as exclusive access to celebrities and the latest film, fashion and beauty news.
For more information, www.atresmediainternacional.com

About DishLATINO
DishLATINO is a leading suite of English and Spanish language programming packages in the United States and Puerto Rico. It offers its customers Spanish-language news, entertainment, and sports in combination with DISH’s broad English-language programming lineup, providing millions of customers with access to more than 200 channels. As a subsidiary of DISH, it offers award-winning technology to enjoy the best programming at the best price. DISH’s voice remote with Google Assistant allows consumers to quickly access entertainment, ask questions, control smart-home devices and its new Google Nest Integration will make DISH the first provider to integrate live video streams directly on the TV.

About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity company. Since 1980, it has served as a disruptive force, driving innovation and value on behalf of consumers. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to millions of customers with its satellite DISH TV and streaming SLING TV services. In 2020, the company became a nationwide U.S. wireless carrier through the acquisition of Boost Mobile. DISH continues to innovate in wireless, building the nation’s first cloud-native, Open RAN-based 5G broadband network. DISH Network Corporation.

DISH Network Corporation is a Fortune 250 company. For company information, visit about.dish.com

Contact:
Blanca Aguirre
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(Español) Actualización sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19): La FDA autoriza una prueba de antígenos como la primera prueba diagnóstica realizada en el hogar de venta libre para el COVID-19

December 17, 2020

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$10 Million Grant From Exact Sciences To Support Stand Up To Cancer Initiative To Improve Colorectal Cancer Screening And Prevention

December 17, 2020

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) unveiled a collaborative initiative aimed at improving colorectal cancer screening, early detection and prevention across the United States. The transformative $10 million grant from Exact Sciences, a provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, will fund a colorectal cancer ‘Dream Team’ of researchers, as well as a comprehensive public awareness campaign to increase screenings.

The new Dream Team will be awarded in early 2021 and will identify communities near anchor institutions that serve minority and medically underserved communities, pinpoint the unique local needs of those areas and turn participating at-risk communities into “Stand Up To Cancer Zones” with high rates of colorectal cancer screening. The Dream Team will provide free colorectal cancer testing in the identified zones and will study samples collected via approved tests for colorectal cancer, including colonoscopy, CT colonography, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and at-home stool tests that analyze fecal DNA and/or blood. The research will aim to develop better approaches to colorectal cancer interception.

Fellowships for early-career investigators committed to studying health equity and disparities in colorectal cancer will also be funded. Public awareness campaigns will focus on medically underserved communities to increase awareness of the importance of colorectal cancer screening and early detection, and the availability of multiple effective screening options, such as traditional colonoscopy as well as options used at home.

“This funding allows us to bring together institutions, clinicians and communities to address the challenges we face in colorectal cancer screening,” said Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, PhD, chair of Stand Up To Cancer’s Scientific Advisory Committee and an Institute professor at the David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make sure people are informed about both the benefits of colorectal cancer screening and their options.”

“We’re excited to work with Stand Up To Cancer on this bold new initiative,” said Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences. “We want to change the way people think about colorectal cancer screening. This collaboration will move cutting-edge research and education efforts forward so we can help more people.”

This year, nearly 148,000 Americans will receive a new diagnosis of colon or rectal cancer.ⁱ Colorectal cancer is treatable in 90% of cases when detected early,ⁱⁱ yet 1 in 3 adults over age 50 are not up-to-date on recommended colorectal cancer screening.ⁱⁱⁱThe COVID-19 pandemic has further compounded the problem with screening rates dropping significantly due to stay-at-home orders. For example, the total number of colonoscopies and biopsies performed declined by nearly 90% by mid-April 2020 compared to April 2019.^iv Concurrently, new cases of colorectal cancer are occurring at a growing rate among young and middle-aged adults in the US, with the number of cases of colorectal cancer in people under 50 expected to almost double by 2030.^v The disease disproportionately impacts people of color; Black people have the highest rates of colorectal cancer of any racial or ethnic group in the US.^vi In October 2020, the US Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation to lower the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45,^vii but educating the public about the benefits of screening, as well as screening options, remains vital.

“We want people to understand that this disease is highly preventable and that a simple test can save lives,” said Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, CEO of Stand Up To Cancer. “When it comes to screening for colorectal cancer, the best test is the test that gets done. People will always benefit from simple and accessible healthcare options, and at-home preventive care is particularly vital to keeping people healthy during the pandemic. Together with Exact Sciences, we’re going to make this message mainstream and our hope is that other collaborators, such as healthcare providers, community leaders and advocacy groups, will join us in taking a stand against colorectal cancer.”

Research has shown that colorectal cancer screening rates are the lowest in Hispanic communities, with 59% of Hispanics getting screened, compared to 66% of Black people and 69% of white people getting screened.^viii Black and Hispanic people are typically diagnosed at a later stage in the disease when it is more difficult to treat. These disparities could be driven by financial barriers, lack of insurance, existing health inequities and insufficient information about colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer screening options.

SU2C, along with Exact Sciences, plans to engage with other collaborators to help reach the underserved communities, foster scientific research and guide public participation. The multi-pronged approach intends to ensure that colorectal cancer remains a disease that is treatable and survivable through widespread screening and early detection.

SU2C announced a Health Equity Initiative in January 2020. The initiative requires all future teams seeking Stand Up To Cancer funding to address recruitment and retention of patients from different ethnic and racial groups and underserved communities to improve diverse participation in cancer clinical trials. The initiative also includes collaborations with advocacy groups and industry and corporate supporters to move research and public awareness efforts forward. The new grant from Exact Sciences is the next critical step in SU2C’s movement to ensure cancer research, screening and treatment benefit everyone.

About Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C, a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders who utilize these communities’ resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. As of August 2020, more than 1,950 scientists representing more than 210 institutions are involved in SU2C-funded research projects.

Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., SU2C operates rigorous competitive review processes to identify the best research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and ensure collaboration across research programs.

Current members of the SU2C Council of Founders and Advisors (CFA) include Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Sung Poblete, Ph.D., R.N., serves as SU2C’s CEO. For more information, visit StandUpToCancer.org.

About Exact Sciences Corp.
A provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences pursues solutions providing the information to take life-changing action, earlier. Exact Sciences is investing in its product pipeline to take on some of the deadliest cancers and improve patient care. Exact Sciences unites collaborators to help advance the fight against cancer. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.exactsciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on Twitter @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on Facebook.

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ⁱⁱ Colon Cancer Coalition. Colorectal Cancer Screening Options.
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ⁱⁱⁱ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Colorectal cancer screening rates remain low. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2013/p1105-colorectal-cancer-screening.html
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^viAmerican Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2020-2022. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2020.
^vii USPSTF. Draft Recommendation Statement Colorectal Cancer: Screening. October 27, 2020. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening3. Accessed December 5, 2020
^viii American Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2020-2022. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2020.

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