Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. Awards Grants To Nine Food Banks Across The U.S. To Help With COVID Response

September 28, 2020

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc., has awarded $215,000 in grants to nine food banks operating in six major metropolitan areas across the United States. The grants will enable the awardees to serve an estimated 730,000 meals in the next 12 months.

These most recent grants are in addition to donations made earlier in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In total, the Mazda Foundation has donated $429,000 to purchase shelf-stable food items for those most vulnerable in our communities.

“The pandemic has created enormous need in communities across the country,” said Jeff Guyton, president of Mazda North American Operations and chairman of the Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc. “Addressing a fundamental need like food security is a clear expression of the Mazda Foundation’s guiding principle that what matters most is one another.”

Food banks across the country have been stretched thin by the impact of the pandemic, with demand up 60% since March. Feeding America estimates that 1 in 6 Americans are at risk of facing hunger this year.

The Mazda Foundation awarded grants to the following organizations: Bracken’s Kitchen (Garden Grove, CA); Second Harvest Food Bank (Irvine, CA); Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX); North Texas Food Bank (Plano, TX); Central Texas Food Bank (Austin, TX); Northern Illinois Food Bank (Geneva, IL); Greater Chicago Food Depository (Chicago, IL); Food Bank of North Alabama (Huntsville, AL); and Flemington Area Food Pantry (Flemington, N.J.).

About Mazda Foundation (USA), Inc.
As the corporate foundation of Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), the Mazda Foundation has donated more than $13 million to children’s organizations, educational scholarships, food banks, environmental programs, and disaster relief efforts since 1992. To learn more about the Mazda Foundation, please visit www.mazdafoundation.org.

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Amid Pandemic, Small Business Owners Respond With Meaningful Transformation; Remain Resilient, PNC Survey Shows

September 28, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amid this year’s historic coronavirus pandemic, businesses are adapting by making major changes to their operations including increased use of technology, according to the latest PNC semi-annual survey of small and mid-size business owners and executives, which concluded Sept. 8.

Eight in 10 (79%) reported that they have made adaptations to their business in response to COVID-19, including safety changes (69%) in the form of new policies and procedures (62%) or physical modifications (57%), while others have adopted work from home policies (33%).

“Business owners have learned that the previous status quo won’t work now. The majority of businesses have reconfigured their operations and for many, these changes will be permanent,” said PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher. “Their confidence may be shaken, but we know through the history of this survey that business owners are resilient and they know how to adapt to change.”

According to the survey, half (51%) of businesses report increased use of technology since the outbreak began. A third (33%) have increased technology to improve workforce productivity. Nearly three in 10 (29%) have added or increased the use of electronic or touchless payment systems, electronic /website-enabled sales (23%) or electronic banking/cash flow management services (21%); nearly 19% increased use of fraud/identity protection tools.

The pandemic has forced many to shake up their product lineups to better align with consumers’ new habits. A third (33%) of business owners report making product-related changes, either in the way they sell or deliver their products and services (31%) or to the types of products and services they offer (13%).

The drop in business activity over recent months forced many to take drastic measures through workforce reductions; nearly four in 10 businesses have cut workers since the start of the pandemic, although for 87% of those, the decrease is considered temporary or a furlough. In fact, a majority (58%) of the businesses who had temporary layoffs or furloughs have already begun re-hiring.

Faucher said the worst may be over and economic activity is on the rebound, but the “new normal” doesn’t mean a return to robust job and business growth that existed early in 2020.

“After job losses of more than 22 million between February and April, by far the steepest employment downturn in history, the labor market has started to recover. The economy has added back nearly one-half of those lost jobs, but job growth will slow going forward. Unemployment will remain elevated for years to come as business owners continue to deal with the impacts of the pandemic,” said Faucher.

He added that technology may be the key to business survival, and the PNC survey showed that many owners are making the necessary investments.

Other key survey findings include:

PPP a Much Needed Lifeline: Nearly all who applied for a Paycheck Protection Program loan consider the funding important (97%), and nearly seven in 10 say it is extremely important. Of those who applied, nearly 90% were approved. A majority (55%) say additional government stimulus funding is important for their business, with a third (32%) indicating it is extremely important.
Economic Hopes Dim: Business leader reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic conditions caused the steepest six-month decline in optimism in the 17-year history of the survey, dropping by half from Spring 2020, to just 21% reporting optimism about the national economy. While the drop is one of the sharpest in survey history, optimism remains higher than it was during the Great Recession between 2008 and 2013, when it was in the single digits.
Election Edification: Among those business owners expressing a partisan preference in the upcoming presidential election, Donald Trump supporters believe more strongly than Joe Biden supporters (76% vs. 49%) that their candidate of choice would have a positive impact on their own business if elected to the office.

A digital package containing national and Pennsylvania regional survey results is available at http://pnc.mediaroom.com/digital-packages.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

Methodology
The PNC Economic Outlook survey was conducted by telephone from 8/1/2020 to 9/8/2020, among small and mid-sized businesses with self-reported revenue of $100,000 to $250 million. 500 interviews were conducted nationally. Sampling error for the nationwide results is +/- 4.4% at the 95% confidence level. The survey was conducted by Artemis Strategy Group (www.ArtemisSG.com), a communications strategy research firm specializing in brand positioning and policy issues. The firm, headquartered in Washington D.C., provides communications research and consulting to a range of public and private sector clients.

DISCLAIMER: This report was prepared for general information purposes only and is not intended as specific advice or recommendations. Any reliance upon this information is solely and exclusively at your own risk. NOTE: The sum of percentages may not add to the total due to rounding.

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Celebrity Nitzia Chama Will Host Launch Event For KUL CBD Luxury Skincare At Curacao Department Stores

September 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — KUL CBD is excited to be coming to the highly successful department stores, Curacao with their luxury CBD skincare line. They are planning multiple in-store and online special promotions and fun events (all following social distancing healthy guidelines) to allow the customers of Curacao to get to know KUL CBD and experience the products. Curacao and KUL CBD’s exclusive collaboration will be giving $10,000 in KUL gift giving over the next 100 days to launch the “New Store, New Season and New Mystery Gifts!” campaign. To celebrate the reopening of Curacao’s South Gate luxury department store during this Friday-Sunday, KUL CBD will be gifting a QUL Wellness products with each registered customer’s in-store purchase.

Since they released earlier this year, KUL CBD has been extremely popular and has received many positive reviews from media in US Weekly, OK Weekly, to DailyMail and Bella Magazine, gushing about the power packed luxury product. Using minimal ingredients, with higher doses, the products give you the same results with less product and skincare steps required, saving time and money! The KUL CBD product line contains full-spectrum CBD (hemp extract) with probiotics along with potent antioxidants, vitamins, micro-algae, exfoliants and nourishing oils that provide instant results. They have proven themselves as the next generation of revolutionary skincare. The brand combines natural health and beauty alongside the highest quality ingredients and advanced technology. Their innovative formula has brought the brand into the spotlight, classifying them as a cosmeceutical line for its power-packed active ingredients. At KUL, the philosophy is simple: Never compromise on the creation of superior, luxury products.

Celebrity and TV Personality Nitzia Chama shared: “KUL CBD has proven to be the best luxury skincare line on the market! I am so happy to be working with them and support the brand at Curacao South Gate this Saturday and Sunday. I look forward to seeing fans and sharing my love for the KUL CBD beauty and wellness products, and also to give some of the luxury products away! I will be there sharing my amazing results and love for their luxury products. I am so excited to see my fans and giveaway products to some lucky winners! KUL CBD is changing the game in skincare and I couldn’t be happier to be onboard with them!”

Nitzia Chama, the actress and producer best known for her part in American Crime, will be attending the South Gate reopening this Saturday and Sunday from 3pm-6pm and she will be participating in KUL CBD luxury product giveaways.

Now, KUL CBD is excited to be introducing their products into the Latinx community by teaming up with the West Coast-based luxury department store chain, Curacao, for a very special collaboration. Curacao is the perfect place to find KUL CBD, as the luxury store will help bring the product to a new audience of beauty and wellness followers.

Curacao’s 100,000+ square foot retail stores offer a large selection of the latest electronics, fashion and home products. KUL CBD will be sold in 5 stores in Los Angeles including; Panorama, South Gate, Huntington Park, Santa Ana, and soon will be branching into the 7 stores in Nevada and Arizona. Curacao has built a unique relationship with its customers and their communities throughout the years, bringing them quality products. Per year sales of Curacao reach $350 million with over 1000 employees.

This partnership together is the first of its kind that gives direct access to Skincare and CBD Experts. KUL has certified each specialist to understand the ingredients and technology that their product has to offer, giving each customer the absolute best satisfaction of their needs and a luxury experience. These specialists are tested to understand ingredients, technology, and CBD to give the highest quality and luxury experience.

The anticipated collaboration of KUL CBD and Curacao will be the perfect match as they bring the skincare game to the next level. If you are interested in coming to enjoy an express facial, subscribe to our mailing list on our website.

Link to the press kit including images, fact sheets can be found, here.

Be sure to Connect with KULCBD and Curacao online to stay up-to-date with the latest news.

KUL Beauty Products:
Glow Kit – $399
Exfoliating Cleanser – $45
Glo Face Serum – $110
Anti-Aging Moisturizer – $90
Night Repair Moisturizer – $95

QUL Wellness Products:
Muscle & Joint Body Cream – $75
Citrus, Green Tea, Mint, Natural Hemp, or Vanilla Tincture – $69

ABOUT KUL CBD:
KUL CBD represents the next generation of skincare, natural health and beauty by combining the highest quality ingredients with the most advanced technology. Their unique formulas have created the most innovative luxury CBD health and beauty line in the market. Unlike other skincare brands, KUL CBD is classified as a cosmeceutical line because of its power-packed active ingredients. Using minimal ingredients, with higher doses, the products give you the same results with less product and skincare steps required, saving time and money! The whole product line contains full-spectrum CBD (hemp extract) with probiotics along with potent antioxidants, vitamins, micro-algae, exfoliants and nourishing oils that provide instant results. This is the first CBD skincare brand to use a combination of CBD and probiotics topically – making it a super unique and newsworthy product on the market at the moment.

Contact:
Miller PR
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(323) 761-7220

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Everything You Need To Know About PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL’s Festival 2020 Returning Virtually!

September 25, 2020

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — People en Español’s Festival, traditionally held in New York annually, returns virtually this year, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month. The prized cultural event will bring multiple generations of Latinos together during the virtually interactive weekend. With participation from singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, actress Julissa Calderón, actress and entrepreneur Elizabeth Gutierrez, and musicians Gian Marco and Aymee Nuviola, among many others, this year’s Festival will be free of charge and is scheduled for October 10th and 11th.

This year’s programming will feature eye-opening conversations with leaders and celebrities, music performances, and engaging conversations to inspire the Latino community. This year’s Festival theme, “El Momento Es Ahora: ¡Vota Por Un Futuro Mejor!” (“The Time Is Now: Latino Vote For A Better Future”), will highlight the national Hispanic community’s contributions to popular culture and molding the future of America. People en Español’s Festival will be a platform to motivate the Hispanic community and inspire them to go out and vote during a critical upcoming election year in 2020. Journalist and host Pamela Silva, among others, will have in-depth conversations on the value of the Hispanic voter and exercising one’s right to vote, particularly for young Latinos.

“As the number-one Hispanic brand, it is our responsibility to not only inform our audience but also to inspire and motivate them. In addition to entertaining, we are honored to have this function as a platform to celebrate our culture, communities, and leaders,” said People en Español’s Publisher, Monique Manso. “There has never been a more important time than now for Latinos to use their voices and contributions for this country and for future generations. It is our duty to use this time to learn from our past accomplishments while paving the way for the future — especially as we brace ourselves to make a strong impact on the 2020 election.”

Stars from various Netflix productions – David Castañeda (The Umbrella Academy), Julissa Calderón (Gentefied) and Julio Macías (On My Block; Selena: The Series) – will be discussing what it means to be Latino in Hollywood today. As we strive for more inclusive and diverse representation on screen, these actors allow those watching to see themselves reflected in television and films in a way they haven’t seen before. Additionally, Netflix will debut never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming Selena: The Series.

Amazon Prime, The Clorox Brand, Facebook Watch’s Red Table Talk: The Estefans, Netflix, and Prime Video join as sponsors for the event.

“Clorox is delighted to partner with People En Español during their ‘Festival en Casa’ to celebrate Hispanic culture, community and entertainment,” said Magnus Jonsson, Vice President of Cleaning at The Clorox Brand. ” As a leader in public health we are dedicated to creating a cleaner and safer future where we all can thrive, so we are especially proud to sponsor ‘Healthy Families are Happy Families,‘ a discussion around emotional and physical wellbeing during these uncertain times.”

As Meredith Corporation’s largest consumer-facing virtual experience, Festival People en Español will honor history and culture through live content and remarkable experiences curated by our editors. The final event programming and talent lineup will be announced in the coming weeks. Performers will include Adrian Vadim, Lenier, Ingrid Contreras, Gian Marco, Drizmali Lyanno, and Aymee Nuviola. Join the conversation @peopleenespanol.

This is a free event. To join us at Festival, please quickly register by clicking here.

ABOUT PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL
PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL was launched in 1996 as a special issue and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published nine times a year, PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL reaches an audience of 7 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends and compelling human interest stories. PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the United States. The brand’s social media footprint includes 1.4 million followers on Twitter, over 4.2 million “Likes” on Facebook and 3 million followers on Instagram. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.peopleenespanol.com and follow PEOPLE EN ESPAÑOL on Twitter at @peopleenespanol. Related link: http://www.peopleenespanol.com

ABOUT THE CLOROX BRAND
The Clorox Brand (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with about 8,800 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2020 sales of $6.7 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid-Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags and wraps; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products; Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products; and RenewLife®, Rainbow Light®, Natural Vitality Calm™, NeoCell® and Stop Aging Now® vitamins, minerals and supplements. The company also markets industry-leading products and technologies for professional customers, including those sold under the CloroxPro™ and Clorox Healthcare® brand names. More than 80% of the company’s sales are generated from brands that hold the No. 1 or No. 2 market share positions in their categories.

The Clorox Brand is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The company has been broadly recognized for its corporate responsibility efforts, named to the 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 reputation rankings, Barron’s 2020 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index, among others. In support of its communities, The Clorox Company and its foundations contributed more than $25 million in combined cash grants, product donations and cause marketing in fiscal year 2020. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com, including the Good Growth blog, and follow the company on Twitter at @CloroxCo.

ABOUT FACEBOOK WATCH’S RED TABLE TALK: THE ESTEFANS
Red Table Talk: The Estefans, premiering on Facebook Watch this October, features music icon and Grammy winner Gloria Estefan, her daughter and rising musician Emily Estefan and her niece and Daytime Emmy Award-winning Lili Estefan – three generations of women coming together for a new series of candid conversations with family, celebrity friends and more. No topic is off-limits as the women bring their own opinions and life experiences to the iconic table and to their communities.

Red Table Talk: The Estefans is produced by Westbrook Studios, with Jada Pinkett Smith, Gloria Estefan, Ellen Rakieten & Miguel Melendez serving as executive producers.

ABOUT NETFLIX
Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with 193 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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STEP Into Modern Manufacturing, Women Leaders Awarded for Career Excellence

September 25, 2020

STEP Award Honoree Ericka Mendez, Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Three Toyota employees were honored last night in a virtual award ceremony with Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Awards from The Manufacturing Institute.

The STEP Ahead Awards were created to honor female leaders in science, technology, engineering and production career fields for their excellence and outstanding leadership. This year, 130 women were recognized, from the factory floor to executive leadership, including three winners from Toyota.

Karen Cooper, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
Lauren Powell, Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center
Ericka Mendez, Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California

“Toyota is very proud of the outstanding achievements of our 2020 STEP Ahead Award winners,” said Chris Reynolds, chief administrative officer, Manufacturing and Corporate Resources, Toyota Motor North America. “Our employees’ commitment to excellence and dedication to our customers help inspire younger generations of women considering careers in the future of manufacturing and mobility.”

Women totaled 47 percent of the U.S. labor force in 2016, but only 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce – constituting one of manufacturing’s largest pools of untapped talent.

“Women are significantly underrepresented in manufacturing, and the industry is in the midst of a workforce crisis,” said Carolyn Lee, executive director of The Manufacturing Institute. “Closing the gender gap in the industry will go a long way toward closing the skills gap, empowering more women to join manufacturing’s ranks and lifting the industry as a whole.”

The STEP Ahead Awards are part of the larger STEP Ahead Initiative, launched to examine and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research and leadership and close the gender gap in the industry.

Eighteen Toyota employees have previously received this prestigious award.

About Toyota:

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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Rick Hesterberg
502-868-2135
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STEP Award Honoree Karen Cooper, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky

STEP Award Honoree Lauren Powell, Toyota Production Engineering and Manufacturing Center

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Action Speaks Louder Than Words as Next-Gen Acura TLX Makes Television Debut in New Campaign

September 25, 2020

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The new marketing campaign for the all-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan lets the car do the talking. Led by “Break the Silence” (http://acura.us/breakthesilence), a :60 short film cinematic-style television spot, Acura is building on its Less Talk. More Drive brand creative for the television debut of the 2021 TLX – the first Acura sedan fully designed around the brand’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA. The all-new TLX is the quickest, best-handling and most well-appointed sedan in Acura’s 35-year history, and goes on sale at dealerships across the U.S. this coming Monday, Sept. 28.

In “Break the Silence,” the 2021 Acura TLX stars in a 1920s-style silent film concept set to a soundtrack by legendary comedic actress and singer Betty Hutton’s “It’s Oh So Quiet.” The campaign’s storytelling method showcases the new TLX and its advanced features, capturing the attention of viewers with innovative visual and sound techniques. The fast-paced action sequences set against the spot’s untraditional silent film backdrop highlight TLX performance, with the black and white film style meant to draw full attention to the Apex Blue Pearl Acura TLX Type S, expressing the true capabilities of this performance variant.

The campaign highlights key 2021 TLX technologies, including Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), the industry-leading torque-vectoring all-wheel drive technology available on all 2021 TLX models. The campaign also shows how Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System creates a personalized TLX driving experience through a new Individual Mode, enabling the driver to choose their preferred settings for each element of system control.

“Break the Silence” Campaign Details

Acura’s “Break the Silence” 2021 TLX campaign, developed by Acura together with Agency of Record MullenLowe LA, will be featured on national broadcast, including must-watch sports such as NBA and NFL matchups, network cable and video-on-demand, with :60, :30, and :15 versions. Acura also will run Spanish-language, Cantonese and Mandarin-language versions of the TV spot. Other key campaign elements include:

Dynamic integrations on audio streaming platforms for both general market and Hispanic audiences (including iHeart Radio, Pandora, SoundCloud and Amazon).
Social media activations, including the upcoming “INSIDE TRACK” campaign, an augmented reality driving experience that puts TLX on your tabletop. Challenge friends in real-time through five immersive worlds as misty mountain top roads and skyscraper-lined streets grow out of your coffee table.
Media partnerships that include high-impact takeovers and editorial sponsorships on the Huffington Post-curated Hispanic Heritage Month and Latino Voices section, as well as takeovers on Verizon’s Tech Crunch and Yahoo.
A new augmented reality activation for mobile devices in partnership with Verizon, featuring high-impact, rich media across multiple platforms, a first for auto.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar. All Acura models sold in North America for the 2021 model year are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.

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Study Finds No Racial Disparity in COVID-19 Case Fatality Rates at Montefiore, When Controlling for Key Risk Factors

September 25, 2020

Andrew D. Racine, M.D., Ph.D., system senior vice president and chief medical officer at Montefiore and professor of pediatrics at Einstein

BRONX, New York, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A study from Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine published today in JAMA Network Open found that among 5,902 ethnically diverse COVID-19-positive patients admitted to Montefiore Medical Center, the outcomes for Black and Hispanic patients relative to their White counterparts were the same or better.

The study shows that Black and Hispanic patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 presented with more pre-existing conditions, also known as comorbidities, as well as other risk factors. However, researchers found that Black and Hispanic patients had survival rates at least as good as their non-Hispanic White counterparts, when controlling for age, sex, socioeconomic status and comorbidities. Similar data trends have been shown in patients hospitalized in other major health systems in Louisiana and the Midwest.

“It is well-documented that communities of color have shouldered the heaviest burden of COVID-19 in the United States, and there have been many explanations offered for why that is the case,” said Andrew D. Racine, M.D., Ph.D., system senior vice president and chief medical officer at Montefiore and professor of pediatrics at Einstein. “We discovered, somewhat surprisingly, that Black and Hispanic patients, when hospitalized, had similar or slightly better survival outcomes compared to White patients.”

According to the study’s authors, these results are important because they suggest that “access to the services available in comprehensive health care environments may attenuate, if not eliminate, racial/ethnic differentials in COVID-19 mortality rates.” The study results suggest that, across racial and ethnic groups, higher mortality rates were primarily driven by older age and the presence of multiple comorbidities, including chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease that are prevalent in Black and Hispanic communities served by Montefiore | Einstein.

Black and Hispanic patients were found more likely to require hospital stays than their White counterparts and had a higher proportion of two or more medical comorbidities–38% and 43% respectively–compared to their White counterparts at 34%. “For patients in this study, the influence of race and ethnicity on COVID outcomes stopped at the hospital door,” explained Dr. Racine.

“The fact that racial disparities may be lessened or eliminated when people with COVID-19 enter a hospital is a stark reminder that we need to increase our focus on what is happening outside our hospitals,” said Rafi Kabarriti, M.D., attending physician, Montefiore and assistant professor of radiation oncology at Einstein. “This includes better access to primary care, and education about preventing and effectively managing chronic diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, and dementia.”

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 11 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2019-20 academic year, Einstein is home to 724 M.D. students, 158 Ph.D. students, 106 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,800 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2019, Einstein received more than $178 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.

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SOURCE Montefiore Health System; Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Deepak Chopra and John Maxwell join Ismael Cala in the largest entrepreneurship event in the Americas

September 25, 2020

The online seminar, in alliance with Fernando Anzures and EXMA BE ON, is aimed at entrepreneurial leaders, influencers, professionals from all sectors, students and anyone in the process of reinvention.

MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Deepak Chopra and John Maxwell, world leaders in mindfulness and leadership, respectively, will join Ismael Cala, on October 16 and 17, in “The Business of Being You. Seminar on Entrepreneurship”.

“In difficult times, we demonstrate our leadership capabilities. That is why this is the time for entrepreneurship. I am happy to share this event with Ismael Cala and his guests,” said John Maxwell.

The largest entrepreneurship seminar in the Americas will help participants develop an entrepreneurial mindset to take action. Especially under the current circumstances, where the Covid-19 pandemic has created uncertainty in business, but also new opportunities.

“The Business of Being You. Entrepreneurship Seminar” will address topics such as entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, sales, mindful leadership, technology and future vision.

In addition to those already mentioned, the experts will include:

-Mario and Lorenzo Hernández, businessmen
–Jacques Giraud, master Coach and academic director of Cala Enterprises
–Valeria Hinojosa, founder of WaterThruSkin
–Juan M. Barrientos, chef at El Cielo
–James Tahhan, chef and triple Emmy Award winner
–Javier Meza, CMO Sparkling Coca-Cola Company
-Beto Pérez, creator and co-founder of Zumba®
-Vilma Núñez, CEO Convierte Más Agency
–Darys Estrella, expert on finance, the stock market, and sustainability
-Calle and Poche, influencers
–Alex Kei, advisor to consultants, authors and executives
–Santiago Siri, CEO of Democracy.Earth and technology expert
–Adriana Cisneros, CEO Grupo Cisneros

The seminar, in alliance with Fernando Anzures and EXMA BE ON, is aimed at entrepreneurial leaders, influencers, professionals from all sectors, students and anyone in the process of transformation and reinvention.

Date: October 16-17, 2020
Medium: Online
Info: +1 (305) 360 9940 – [email protected]
Registration: https://seminarionst.ismaelcala.com/

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist. For five and a half years he was the prime-time host of “Cala” on CNN en Español. Businessman and social entrepreneur. He is the author of eight bestsellers on themes of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including El poder de escuchar (‘The Power of Listening’), and Despierta con Cala (‘Wake Up with Cala’). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969 and holds a degree in Art History from Oriente University. He graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto and has a diploma from Seneca College in Television Production. He is the President and founder of the Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

SOURCE Cala Enterprises

If you purchased Weighted Goods from Walmart in the United States from February 13, 2015 to August 26, 2020 and the Weighted Goods’ unit sale price was not accurately reflected in the final sale price you could receive a payment from a class action settlement

September 25, 2020

MIAMI, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

What is the lawsuit about? The lawsuit claims that at times Walmart improperly labeled “Weighted Goods” when it reduced the price of those goods as they neared their expiration dates, allegedly causing instances where customers were overcharged for certain reduced-priced perishable goods and did not receive the full value of the goods purchased. Walmart denies these allegations and all liability regarding the claims asserted in the lawsuit. Neither the Court nor a jury have considered or decided the merits of the allegations in the lawsuit. The parties have negotiated and entered into the proposed Settlement to avoid the risk, uncertain outcome, expense and distraction of continued litigation.

Who is included? The Court has decided that any person who purchased Weighted Goods from Walmart in the United States from February 13, 2015 to August 26, 2020 whose Weighted Goods’ unit sale price was not accurately reflected in the final sale price, is considered a Settlement Class Member. “Weighted Goods” means beef, pork, poultry, fish and other types of goods marked with unit pricing and sold accordingly thereto.

What does the Settlement provide? The Settlement provides for the following relief:

A. Walmart will fund a Qualified Settlement Fund (“QSF”) of between $4,500,000 and, depending on the number of valid claims submitted, up to $9,500,000. The QSF will be used to pay Settlement Class Members who submit a claim, and pay for the costs of notice and administration of the Settlement, attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses, and a service award to the Class Representative.

B. In exchange for the payment, the Class Representative and each Settlement Class Member who has not validly and timely requested exclusion from the Settlement will have fully, finally, and forever released any and all claims against Walmart relating to the nature of the lawsuit.

What are your options? Each Settlement Class Member is entitled to a monetary payment under the Settlement, but the actual amount will not be known until all Claims have been processed. To qualify for a payment from the Settlement, you must submit a Claim Form before January 8, 2021. If you do not want a payment and do not want to be legally bound by the Settlement, you must exclude yourself with a timely and valid “Opt Out Letter” postmarked no later than November 4, 2020. Unless you exclude yourself, you give up the right to sue Walmart for the same claims that this Settlement resolves. You must exclude yourself from this Settlement Class to continue your own lawsuit. If you are a Settlement Class Member, and have not excluded yourself from the Settlement, you can object to the Settlement if you don’t like any part of it. This objection must be postmarked no later than November 4, 2020. The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing on February 26, 2021, to consider whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate and whether to approve attorneys’ fees not to exceed $2,375,000 and litigation expenses not to exceed $100,000, both from the QSF. You may appear at the Fairness Hearing, but you are not required to attend. You may also hire your own attorney, at your own expense, to appear or speak for you at the hearing. The Notice of Class Settlement available at the website explains how to ask the Court for permission to speak at the hearing. For more information, call 1-855-424-1334 or visit www.WalmartWeightedGoodsSettlement.com.

SOURCE United States District Court for Southern District of Florida, Miami Division

Mónica Ovalle’s New Book Poemas De Invierno, An Exquisite Collection Of Poems On Humanity’s Unbridled Emotions And Desires Of The Heart

September 25, 2020

LA PORTE, Indiana, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Poemas de Invierno was written by Mónica Ovalle. Mónica is an author born in Colombia and emigrated to the USA to continue her postgraduate education.

Mónica said this about her book: “I’m very excited to present my book of poems (Spanish Version) in the United States, it is an important milestone of my second career as a writer, that came to light after years of being an avid reader and while searching for inner growth and personal evolution.”

The book is a surprisingly intense and heartfelt compilation of poems. They seem to be a repository of experiences and emotions not only of the author but also of the universal feminine feeling. In it, the almost-always silent idealized love is gathered, overwhelming loves are lived, passions without limits, and bitterness and disappointments are also wiped away.

Rarely expressed so talentedly and honestly, those reserved feeling finds an eloquent voice in Poemas de Invierno.

Published by Page Publishing, Mónica Ovalle’s new book Poemas de Invierno is filled with thought-provoking poems that tug the heart and brim the soul with impassioned feelings of love, nostalgia, and the realization of unspoken dreams.

Consumers who wish to feel the rush of love and gape at life’s beauty can purchase Poemas de Invierno 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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SOURCE Page Publishing

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