As Americans, Including President Donald J. Trump, Test Positive for COVID-19, the COLCORONA Trial Opens More Enrollment Sites Across the United States and Internationally

October 5, 2020

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With rising numbers of Americans testing positive for COVID-19, including President Trump, the COLCORONA trial adds enrollment sites in the United States and including locations in Mississippi, Arizona, Minnesota, South Carolina, North Carolina and Florida. The trial is testing an available and affordable generic drug (colchicine) in the at-home setting.

The international COLCORONA clinical trial is evaluating colchicine, a common drug for gout, as a potential treatment to reduce severity of illness, complications, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Previous polling showed that Americans were more likely to receive information about the health and treatments of their political leaders than their option to enroll in a clinical trial through media sources. A Harris Poll survey shows over 60% of Americans have heard or read little to nothing at all about available clinical trials for newly diagnosed COVID-19 patients involving generic medications or drugs that are already approved for other uses (8/16/2020).

Current research with COVID-19 is showing a link between inflammation and severe progression of disease. Recent studies have shown the potential of the anti-inflammatory agent colchicine to reduce symptom severity and mortality in patients afflicted with COVID-19.

“Unfortunately, a significant number of Americans are unaware of clinical trials like COLCORONA that are testing treatments available immediately upon results,” said Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif, Director of the Research Center at the Montreal Heart Institute, Professor of Medicine at the University of Montreal, and COLCORONA principal investigator. “Results from the large definitive COLCORONA trial, which has enrolled close to 2500 with a goal to 6000 patients, may eventually offer an important option to prevent COVID-19 complications including hospitalizations in newly diagnosed at-home patients.”

The COLCORONA trial continues to expand enrollment with sites in the United States in California (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bakersfield), Texas (Houston, Dallas), Florida (Miami, Jacksonville), Arizona (Yuma and Phoenix), Rochester (Minnesota), Greenville (South Carolina), Chapel Hill (North Carolina), Hattiesburg (Mississippi) and the New York tri-state area as well as in Canada, Spain, Brazil and South Africa, with more sites continually added.

Non-hospitalized patients aged 40 years and above, diagnosed with COVID-19, can participate for free by calling the hotline at 1-877-536-6837. Once enrolled in the study, they will have the medicine or placebo delivered directly to their home and will also have the support of a dedicated healthcare team 24/7 for any questions. COLCORONA is an at-home, contact-less clinical study approved by health authorities that is designed to have minimal burden on patients and is one of the few current studies of COVID-19 infection in which non-hospitalized individuals can participate.

About the COLCORONA Trial
COLCORONA is a contact-free, at-home, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, and South Africa. COLCORONA is coordinated by the Montreal Health Innovations Coordinating Center (MHICC) and funded by the Government of Quebec, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH). Montreal philanthropist Sophie Desmarais, Pharmascience, CGI, and DACIMA are also collaborators of COLCORONA.

The Montreal Heart Institute and its partners worldwide would like to thank all the patients and investigators for their continued participation in the COLCORONA study.

For more information about the study, visit www.colcorona.net.

About the Montreal Heart Institute
Founded in 1954, the Montreal Heart Institute constantly aims for the highest standards of excellence in the cardiovascular field through its leadership in clinical and basic research, ultra-specialized care, professional training, and prevention. It houses the largest research center in Canada, the largest cardiovascular prevention center in the country, and the largest cardiovascular genetics center in Canada. The Institute is affiliated with the University of Montreal and has more than 2000 employees, including 245 doctors and more than 85 researchers.

About the Montreal Health Innovations Coordinating Center (MHICC)
The Montreal Health Innovations Coordinating Center (MHICC) is a leading academic clinical research organization and an integral part of the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI). The MHICC possesses an established network of collaborators in over 4500 clinical sites in more than 40 countries. It has specific expertise in precision medicine, low-cost high-quality clinical trials, and drug repurposing.

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Thrive Bioscience Launches the CellAssist to Provide Imaging, Analytics, and Documentation for Reproducible Cell Culture

October 5, 2020

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WAKEFIELD, Massachusetts, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thrive Bioscience introduces the CellAssist® which enables cell culture researchers to image, analyze, and document all cells, plates, reagents, and workflow details in a centralized database. The CellAssist was developed by Thrive Bioscience, an innovator in cell culture systems, in collaboration with several highly-regarded academic institutions.

The CellAssist raises the bar for adherent cell culture by imaging and analyzing all the cells in a plate, not just cells chosen during typical manual inspection. Minutes after inserting a standard multi-well plate, the CellAssist captures, analyzes and displays hundreds of high-resolution images of cells at multiple magnifications, using phase contrast or bright-field. The visualization and analysis software allow researchers to comprehensively review images and metrics of the entire history of a project from one’s office or laboratory.

“The CellAssist solves cell culture problems widely experienced by researchers and laboratory managers, including inconsistent and partial imaging of plates of cells, a lack of objective metrics, and incomplete documentation,” said Thomas Forest Farb-Horch, Thrive Bioscience CEO and Co-Founder. “The CellAssist enables reproducible cell culture by capturing comparable images over time with barcoding and time-stamped documentation.”

“In cell biology, many of the important questions are raised after experiments are completed,” explained Steven Sheridan, Ph.D., Director, Platform for Cellular Modeling of Neuropsychiatric Disease, Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. “With the CellAssist, we capture images and data, systematically and without the limitations that would later restrict our inquiries and insights. The database of images with related documentation becomes a valuable asset that helps us understand, analyze, and archive cellular metrics, unlike what we have previously achieved.”

The CellAssist is available for shipment internationally. For more information, please visit www.thrivebiocellassist.com.

About Thrive Bioscience
Thrive Bioscience Inc., located in the Boston area, offers customers a family of instruments and software that provide imaging, analytics, and automation for reproducible adherent cell culture. Our products empower biologists by combining microscopy, robotics, and software to acquire, organize, and analyze images of all their cells. Additional information is available at www.thrivebio.com.

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J Balvin’s Famous Order is Next Up on McDonald’s Menus Across the U.S.

October 5, 2020

CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After last month’s much-buzzed about celebrity menu collaboration, the Golden Arches are bringing customers the “Vibras.” McDonald’s is adding award-winning Reggaeton global ambassador J Balvin’s go-to order to its U.S. menu.

The J Balvin Meal features a Big Mac sandwich, medium World Famous Fries with ketchup, and an OREO^® McFlurry, and will be available at participating restaurants from October 5 to November 1. Customers who purchase The J Balvin Meal as an offer on the McDonald’s App will receive the OREO® McFlurry for free.

“From topping charts around the world to landing countless award nominations, J Balvin is a trailblazing international icon,” said McDonald’s U.S. Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Flatley. “He’s always been a regular at McDonald’s restaurants during his concert tours, and now we’re excited to bring his go-to order to our menus across the U.S.”

The J Balvin Meal is available to order in restaurants for carry-out, at the Drive Thru, via McDelivery or through the McDonald’s App.

“As a longtime McDonald’s fan, I am excited to join the short list of global icons who have had a meal named in their honor,” says J Balvin. “I am looking forward to sharing my signature order with my fans, along with more surprises that are to come with this partnership. ¡Lego!”

With more than 25 billion career streams and 35 million records sold worldwide, J Balvin is regarded as one of the top-selling artists of all time. Following the launch of the first signature meal in September, this is only the second time a celebrity’s name has been featured on the McDonald’s menu since 1992.

Stay tuned for more from McDonald’s and J Balvin in the coming weeks.

About McDonald’s USA

McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to nearly 25 million customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by businessmen and women. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and Facebook www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.

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‘Mazda Heroes: Honoring The Human Spirit’ Recognizes Those Making A Difference In Communities During Unprecedented Year

October 5, 2020

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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today launched its ‘Mazda Heroes: Honoring The Human Spirit’ program (Mazda Heroes). The initiative aims to place a spotlight on individuals across the country who have selflessly dedicated themselves to their communities throughout 2020. Through Mazda Heroes, MNAO will select 50 deserving people and provide each hero with a special part of its history, a Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Special Edition.

“This year marks Mazda’s 100th Anniversary. We had hoped this time would be filled with moments of celebration and appreciation for our fans, employees and partners. But given the many tragic events of 2020, we decided to express, in another way, our brand’s unique heritage of trying to make things better,” MNAO President Jeff Guyton said. “In April, we launched our Essential Car Care Program to give free oil changes and car cleaning to healthcare workers across the U.S. Throughout this initiative we heard how grateful our dealers and employees were to be in service to those selflessly giving back every day. This inspired us to develop the Mazda Heroes program, which will honor individuals supporting communities and share their stories in a moment when people desire inspiration in their lives.”

From teachers going the extra mile to enhance distance learning, to community members sourcing PPE for others, there are countless examples of people across the country going above and beyond to support others without expecting anything in return. Mazda wants to honor these important acts of kindness, resilience and empathy. Stories can be submitted now through Oct. 25 at www.MazdaUSA.com/mazda-heroes for a chance to be honored as a Mazda Hero. Fifty individuals will be selected based on their demonstrated selfless acts, creative approaches, and contributions to community. Honorees will be announced beginning Dec. 2.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

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Blue Star Families Launches 11th Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey; Calls on Hispanic and Black Military Families to Participate through October 16th, 2020

October 5, 2020

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Star Families (BSF), a non-profit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities across the United States, has launched the 11^th annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey (aMFLS). For six weeks, members, families, and veterans of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves are encouraged to participate in the most comprehensive survey that highlights and analyzes the experiences and challenges facing military families today across the country.

This year’s survey seeks data more representative of the collective voices of Black, Hispanic and Asian members of the military, and BSF is strongly encouraging and inviting members and veterans of all races to participate in this year’s survey ensure a more representative and diverse set of data. While almost a third of active-duty forces are men and women of color, these groups are often underrepresented in measures of family stability and wellbeing. More diverse data collection and representation of their experiences as military members is integral to assisting BSF in helping to address the issues faced by those categories of members.

Black, Hispanic and Asian voices must be heard to help ensure the efficacy, and reaction to, the survey.

First launched in 2009 the aMFLS provides a yearly snapshot of the state of military families, offering crucial insight and data to help inform policymakers, national and local leaders, communities, and philanthropic actors about the key issues affecting military families and how to bridge the civilian-military divide. The survey addresses topics including the impact of military life on employment and finance, family stability, healthcare and mental health, childcare and education, among others. With more than 11,000 respondents having participated in 2019, the aMFLS is the largest survey of its kind.

“The annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is our flagship initiative, and we are calling on military families from all backgrounds to be a voice for their community and drive action that improves the lives of those who serve our country,” said Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families. “With less than one half of one percent of the U.S. population serving today, we are putting a spotlight on the unique challenges facing these families and strengthening community ties with our civilian neighbors. Bringing these issues to the forefront is the first step in strengthening the welfare of our military personnel and the security of our nation as a whole.”

The 2019 survey results revealed military family respondents ranked time away from family, military spouse employment, and dependent children’s education as three of the top five issues of concern. The results highlighted that instability for military families, such as frequent relocation or separation from the service member, can affect their financial readiness, including the spouse’s ability to find employment, or the ability to find available and affordable childcare.

Blue Star Families’ mission is to be a voice for – and provide frontline resources to – America’s service members and their families year-round, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. As military families face heightened challenges due to the pandemic, the 11^th annual survey will play a critical role in gathering data on financial stress, food insecurity, the need for emergency assistance, and more during this historic year.

The survey is open to all active-duty service members, veterans, National Guard, Reserve, and their families and individuals can participate in the survey HERE between September 8^th and October 16^th, 2020. The 2020 survey findings will be released in early 2021.To learn more about how to support or join Blue Star Families, click here.

About Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families builds communities that support military families by connecting research and data to programs and solutions, including career development tools, local community events for families, and caregiver support. Since its inception in 2009, Blue Star Families has engaged tens of thousands of volunteers and serves more than 1.5 million military family members nationwide. With Blue Star Families, military families can find answers to their challenges anywhere they are. For more information, visit bluestarfam.org or follow us on Facebook (@BlueStarFamilies) or Twitter (@BlueStarFamily).

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Honda to Supply Next Generation INDYCAR Hybrid Power Units

October 4, 2020

Honda supports INDYCAR’s announcement of a new hybrid power unit formula, to take effect with the start of the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Honda Performance Development (HPD) is readying a 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid power unit capable of producing more than 900 horsepower as INDYCAR moves toward an exciting new generation of pinnacle North American motorsport.

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda supports INDYCAR’s announcement of a new hybrid power unit formula, to take effect with the start of the 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. Honda Performance Development (HPD) is readying a 2.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid power unit capable of producing more than 900 horsepower as INDYCAR moves toward an exciting new generation of pinnacle North American motorsport.

“Honda welcomes this step to the future by INDYCAR, action that mirrors Honda’s efforts to develop and manufacture high performance, electrified products that will meet industry challenges and delight our customers,” said Ted Klaus, president of Honda Performance Development.

“At Honda, we race to develop our people, to innovate technologies and to engage fans. We are proud of our uninterrupted, 27-year leadership in INDYCAR, and look forward to delivering a next-generation Honda 2.4-liter hybrid power unit with more than 900 horsepower.”

The hybrid formula is part of a multi-year extension INDYCAR has reached with Honda and Chevrolet, which promises a continuation of manufacturer competition in North America’s pinnacle open-wheel racing series well into the next decade. The commitment also provides opportunities for additional manufacturers to join the series, which Honda strongly supports.

The INDYCAR announcement aligns Honda’s North American racing programs with the company’s product development activities. Globally, Honda expects two-thirds of its new vehicles sales to be electrified by 2030.

“American Honda and HPD are proud of our continuous, mutually beneficial relationship with INDYCAR in North America,” said Dave Gardner, executive vice president of National Operations for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Motorsports and competition help define who we are as a company. INDYCAR’s transition to an electrified formula aligns with our business direction in this region. We look forward to the thrilling new era ahead in North American motorsports.”

Racing is ingrained in Honda’s culture and supports the company’s challenging spirit. A racer himself, company founder Soichiro Honda believed in competition – at the highest levels – as a means of improving Honda’s people and products. In North America, American Honda and Honda Performance Development have been leaders in Indy car racing since the formation of HPD in 1993.

Honda and HPD entered Indy car competition in 1994, winning its first manufacturers’ and drivers’ championships in 1996. No other manufacturer has matched Honda’s success in Indy car, which includes 252 victories from 457 races, 16 drivers’ titles, eight manufacturers’ championships and 13 Indianapolis 500 victories

In 2020, Takuma Sato recorded Honda’s 13^thIndianapolis 500 victory; Scott Dixon has posted four race wins and is the current NTT INDYCAR SERIES points leader; and Honda leads the Manufacturers’ Championship with seven wins from 11 races this season.

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 Fit, Civic, Insight Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid-electric sedan, 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 2019, more than 90 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

About Honda Performance Development:
Honda Performance Development, Inc., (HPD) has a rich heritage creating, manufacturing, and supporting Honda Racing and Acura Motorsports customers since 1993. From pinnacle racing in INDYCAR and IMSA Sports Cars to commercial racing programs, HPD powers the dreams of professional and amateur racers from age 4 to 40+. HPD is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and leads all of Honda and Acura’s high-performance racing programs in North America. HPD specializes in the design and development of race engines, chassis and performance parts, as well as technical and race support. HPD offers parts and race support to Honda and Acura amateur and professional motorsports racers, and is continually expanding its palette of racing programs that make Honda racing products available to all racing styles, from karting and Quarter Midgets to the highest levels of pro racing.

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Knorr and Dascha Polanco Launch #FeedTheVote to Elevate Access to Nutritious Food as an Issue This Voting Season

October 2, 2020

Visit Knorr.com/vote to find out how you can help #FeedTheVote and make sure access to nutritious food is an issue this election season.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This election season, a record 54 million people living in America face food insecurity*. Today, Knorr, in partnership with Dascha Polanco – an actress who has formerly experienced food insecurity and was a recipient of SNAP benefits – is launching #FeedTheVote. This partnership will work to drive voter registration across the US to ensure people experiencing food insecurity can make their voices heard where it matters most – at the ballot box. Through social media and on-site locations throughout the country, Knorr will provide education, resources, and access to nutritious food to encourage voter registration and advocacy for millions of Americans experiencing food insecurity.

Since 1979 Knorr has worked closely with Feeding America, The Food Trust, and other partners to provide families with consistent access to nutritious food. The brand is now advocating for wider systemic change with Dascha Polanco to elevate the connection between hunger, food assistance and voting this election season.

“Quite simply, no one should go hungry. At Knorr, we believe everyone should have access to affordable and nutritious food. As we strive to make that belief a reality through our products and recipes, we know that food access is a government funding issue – and thus, a voting issue,” said Bentley King, Director, Savory North America at Unilever. “Working hand in hand with experts in this space like Feeding America, UnidosUS and our partner Dascha, we’re committed to encouraging everyone to register to vote and enabling Americans to impact policy that help their family eat healthier.”

Today, Dascha Polanco and a team of #FeedTheVote ambassadors will share empty plates to symbolize the millions of Americans who will not have food on the table unless elected officials make hunger and food access a priority this November. Posts will link to Knorr’s #FeedTheVote website where followers can register to vote and learn more about how they can advocate for access to nutritious food.

“As someone who knows what it feels like to not know where your next meal is coming from, I was inspired to do everything in my power to draw attention to the difference we can make by voting,” said Dascha Polanco. “I’m excited to partner with Knorr to educate Americans about the power of their vote and the steps they can take to becoming part of the solution in ending food insecurity.”

#FeedTheVote has also collaborated with UnidosUS to provide 4,000 families with resources to create nutritious meals at home. As the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, UnidosUS has been at the forefront of alleviating food insecurity and has actively registered and educated new voters. At select UnidosUS partner affiliate sites people can register to vote, locations include:

AAMA (The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans): 6001 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77023
Chicano Federation: 3180 University Avenue, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92104
Colorado Latino Leadership, Advocacy & Research Organization (CLLARO) : 12000 East 47th Avenue, Denver, CO 80217
El Concilio: 445 N San Joaquin Street, Stockton, CA 95202
HOLA Ohio: PO Box 3066, Ashtabula, OH 44005
Mexican American Council: 151 NW 11th Street, Suite E400, Homestead, FL 33030
Project Vida Health Center: 3607 Rivera, El Paso, TX 79905
Promise Arizona: 6437 South Central, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Tejano Center for Community Concerns: 2950 Broadway Street, Houston, TX 77017

Visit Knorr.com/vote to find out how you can help #FeedTheVote and make sure access to nutritious food is an issue this election season.

*Feeding America. 2020. The Impact of Coronavirus on Food Insecurity. Retrieved from https://www.feedingamerica.org/research/coronavirus-hunger-research

About Knorr
Knorr believes that wholesome, nutritious food should be accessible and affordable to all. That’s not a reality for everyone in today’s America. That’s why we’re on a journey to ensure all Americans can create healthy meals they feel good about. Whether it’s creating high-quality products, offering simple chef-developed recipes, or supporting organizations and initiatives that provide access to healthy foods, Knorr remains committed to its long history of making good food available to everyone. The business was formed in 1838, when founder Carl Heinrich Knorr pioneered experiments in drying seasonings and vegetables to preserve their flavor and nutritional value. Since then, Knorr® has become an international brand offering a wide range of bouillons, soups, seasonings, sauces, soupy snacks, dressings, and frozen and ready-made meals.

About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States and Canada, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Hellmann’s, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Love Beauty and Planet, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Pure Leaf, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, Sir Kensington’s, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TAZO, TIGI, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) underpins the company’s strategy and commits to:

Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

The USLP creates value by driving growth and trust, eliminating costs, and reducing risks. In 2018, the company’s Sustainable Living Brands grew 69% faster than the rest of the business, compared to 46% in 2017.

Since 2010 we have been taking action through the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan to help more than a billion people improve their health and well-being, halve our environmental footprint and enhance the livelihoods of millions of people as we grow our business. We have already made significant progress and continue to expand our ambition – most recently committing to ensure 100% of our plastic packaging is fully reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025. While there is still more to do, we are proud to have been recognized in 2018 as sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and as the top ranked company in the GlobeScan/SustainAbility Global Corporate Sustainability Leaders survey, for the eighth-consecutive year.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
For more information on the USLP: www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/

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The Home Depot Names Ted Decker President and Chief Operating Officer; Announces Additional Senior Leadership Promotions

October 2, 2020

ATLANTA, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Edward “Ted” P. Decker has been named president and chief operating officer, effective October 5, 2020. Decker, a 20-year veteran of the company, has served as executive vice president of merchandising since 2014. As the company’s chief merchant, he has been responsible for all store and online merchandising departments, merchandising strategy, services and vendor management, marketing and in-store environment. In his new role, he will assume additional responsibility for global store operations, global supply chain, and outside sales and service.

“Ted is an incredible leader who has enhanced our competitiveness and interconnected strategy by blending the art and science of retail while also driving outstanding results with both our in-store and online customer experience,” said Craig Menear, chairman and CEO of The Home Depot. “We are extremely fortunate to have what I believe to be one of the finest executive leadership teams in retail. Ted’s promotion and the additional changes we are announcing will further strengthen the team’s strategic leadership and operational efficiency, while I continue to focus over the next few years on the long-term growth and strategic positioning of the company.”

Ann-Marie Campbell has been named executive vice president of U.S. stores and international operations, adding responsibility for all operations, business functions and strategy for the company’s Canada and Mexico businesses to her current responsibilities. The presidents of The Home Depot Canada and The Home Depot Mexico will now report to her. Campbell, a 35-year veteran of The Home Depot, will now lead more than 2,200 stores and 400,000 associates.

Jeff Kinnaird has been promoted to executive vice president of merchandising, reporting to Decker. Most recently, he was president of The Home Depot Canada. He previously served as merchandising vice president of Canada, overseeing merchandising strategy, global sourcing for the division, and growth of private label brands across Canadian stores and online. Prior to that, he was regional vice president of operations for The Home Depot Canada. Kinnaird began his career at The Home Depot nearly 25 years ago as an hourly associate in the lumber aisles.

Michael Rowe has been promoted to president of The Home Depot Canada. Rowe was most recently vice president of e-commerce, marketing and contractor services, where he led all marketing and advertising efforts across Canada, as well as e-commerce, installation services, contractor services and strategy. Prior to that, he served as chief financial officer for The Home Depot Canada. Rowe joined the company in 2006.

Richard McPhail, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will assume the additional responsibility for the company’s corporate strategy and strategic business development. McPhail joined the company in 2005 and was named CFO in 2019, with responsibility for managing the company’s financial performance as well as capital allocation, investor relations, tax and treasury.

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,294 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Honda Gets Creative To Deliver Virtual Manufacturing Day Activities To Students

October 2, 2020

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MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda manufacturing plants in Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and South Carolina are celebrating National Manufacturing Day today by hosting its first-ever virtual manufacturing experience for students and teachers. Honda is marking its 10^th annual Manufacturing Day event, with virtual activities designed to shine a light on the many opportunities available through a career in modern manufacturing.

Previous Honda Manufacturing Day events have typically included in-person plant tours, presentations and problem-solving simulations for students. Hosting this year’s event required some creative thinking, as Honda associates devised a compelling virtual Manufacturing Day to share their manufacturing know-how with students from high schools, STEM academies, technical centers and two- and four-year colleges.

More than 80 schools were invited to take part in virtual activities on Friday to show the many opportunities available through a career in manufacturing. Leaders from several Honda facilities participated in live question-and-answer sessions with students, providing valuable insight about the industry, and the benefit it provides to society. The students learned about innovative processes used in Honda facilities to produce advanced products ranging from automobiles to aircraft.

“Honda has been a true industry leader in helping to build the modern manufacturing workforce,” said Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers and chairman of the board of The Manufacturing Institute. “From its commitment to MFG Day to its historic investment in our Creators Wanted campaign, Honda is showing students, parents and educators the extraordinary opportunities available in our high tech industry. The NAM and The Manufacturing Institute are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Honda as we inspire a new generation of creators to pursue rewarding careers.”

Honda supplemented these live video meetings with activities designed to mirror the problem solving that takes place every day in the manufacturing setting. In addition, Honda shared the popular EdHeads manufacturing video game with the schools. The game, which provides players with a number of manufacturing-based challenges to solve, has been played more than 620,000 times since it was created with Honda’s support in 2015.

Honda also established a Manufacturing Day website, which features videos about manufacturing and information about the many career opportunities available in the field, as well as a recording of today’s live event.

“The future success of Honda, and society as a whole, relies on developing the next generation of people who are passionate about making and building things,” said Rick Schostek, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Manufacturing Day is a great opportunity to shine a light on our industry, showcase our commitment to the next generation workforce and let society know about the outstanding careers and opportunities that exist in manufacturing.

Honda plants taking part in Manufacturing Day activities include: Honda of America Mfg. (Anna Engine Plant, East Liberty Auto Plant, Marysville Auto Plant), Honda Transmission Manufacturing of America, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Honda Manufacturing of Indiana and Honda of South Carolina Mfg.

Honda Manufacturing in America

Honda established manufacturing operations in America in 1979, with the start of motorcycle production in Marysville, Ohio, followed in November 1982, by the start of automobile production at the Marysville Auto Plant. In 2019, nearly two-thirds of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were made in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts, and Honda’s cumulative auto production in America exceeds 27 million vehicles.

Honda has one of the largest and most diverse U.S. manufacturing footprints of any international company, employing nearly 23,000 associates at 12 plants with the annual capacity to produce more than 1.2 million automobiles, 3.5 million engines, 500,000 power equipment products and 300,000 powersports products, as well as the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines in America.

Cumulatively, Honda has invested more than $21 billion in its U.S. manufacturing operations, including more than $5.6 billion over the past five years. The company also works with more than 620 U.S. original equipment suppliers, with U.S.-sourced parts purchases of $27.7 billion in 2019 and approximately $423.3 billion since 1979. Learn more at https://hondainamerica.com.

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‘No Limits – No Regrets’ chronicles high octane, record-breaking cross-country motorcycle adventure

October 2, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When Axe DeKruif crossed the Florida state line, his body started to shake. The San Antonio resident had been riding his BMW S1000RR at high speeds for more than 25 hours attempting to break the cross-country motorcycle record; he had little sustenance beyond his Camelbak and a few Slim Jims.

He left San Diego on April 12, 2014 and had less than 36 hours to reach the beach in Jacksonville. He put his bike into gear and the journey—completed 33 hours, 10 minutes on April 14—is one DeKruif chronicles in his book and film documentary, “No Limits – No Regrets,” released on Amazon this year.

DeKruif admits he’s an extremist. “I have an addictive personality,” he says. “There’s that need for excess.”

He earned an engineering degree from Iowa State University. He used those skills to retrofit his motorcycle with a spare fuel tank; thermal vision; a throttlemeister, his version of cruise control; and Bluetooth communication to his helmet. He documented these steps on video.

To prepare himself physically for the challenge, he altered his diet, cut out carbs, alcohol, and hit the gym daily to improve endurance and flexibility.

Born with a heart murmur, his girlfriend Sunshine urged him to see a cardiologist a few years before the cross-country challenge. He was 34; the doctor made it clear his heart was shot. Following heart-valve surgery, DeKruif struggled breathing and a second open-heart surgery followed. He spent 17 days in the hospital, a month recovering and lost 40 pounds.

As he began piecing together ideas for the book and documentary, Sunshine’s health deteriorated. She suffered a seizure; they thought she had recovered, but a second seizure revealed cancer. By November, she died.

For DeKruif, the book and documentary were a way to work through his grief and honor their six years together.

“I look at ‘No Limits, No Regrets,’ as telling our story,” he says. “The focus is obviously the ride and the motorcycles, but she was a big part of that life.”

“No Limits – No Regrets” documentary is available on Amazon ($4.99 for rental, $11.99 to purchase) and the book from Barnes & Noble ($3.99 on NOOK, $17.99 for paperback), also available on Amazon Kindle for $3.99.

Contact: Evie Reichel |[email protected] | (210) 872.3843

SOURCE No Limits – No Regrets

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