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2021 Mazda CX-5: More To Discover

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2021 MAZDA CX-5: MORE TO DISCOVER

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Mazda CX-5 stands out from other compact crossover SUVs with its modern design and energizing driving experience. The 2021 CX-5 will continue to exceed expectations with its largest-ever infotainment display, new i-Activsense safety features and a new stylish Carbon Edition. These enhancements complement the CX-5’s sophisticated design and available turbo engine to help further encourage owners to seek inspiring adventures. Mazda North American Operations today announces the 2021 Mazda CX-5 will arrive in dealerships next month.

2021 MAZDA CX-5: MORE TO DISCOVER

Many premium features come standard on the 2021 CX-5 Sport. Most notably the new 10.25-inch large center display with the latest Mazda Connect infotainment interface has standard Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM capabilities. It also adds a three-year trial of Mazda Connected Services capability, providing the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-5 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot[2] with three-months or 2GB trial, whichever comes first. Matching this intuitive technology is a responsive driving experience with the naturally aspirated four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine, able to deliver 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque on either regular (87 octane) or premium (93 octane) fuel and is equipped with a quick-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes. While G-Vectoring Control and front-wheel drive are standard, Mazda’s i-Activ all-wheel drive with off-road traction assist is available on all trim levels. For peace of mind, the CX-5 comes standard with the brand’s suite of i-Activsense safety features including Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other standard features include, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, High Beam Control, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, two front USB inputs, push button start, electronic parking brake, remote keyless entry, rearview camera, cloth seats, automatic on/off LED headlights, 17-inch gray metallic aluminum alloy wheels, rear roof spoiler and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

CX-5 Touring adds subtle refinements by way of heated driver and front passenger seats, leatherette seats with Lux Suede inserts and dual-zone automatic climate control. Occupants in the rear can enjoy the additions of air conditioning vents, center armrest and two USB charging ports. Other upgrades include Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, rear privacy glass, six-speaker sound system and auto-leveling function added to the LED headlights.

The all-new available Touring Preferred SV Package will elevate the features on the CX-5 Touring. This package upgrades to the Bose® 10-speaker audio, leather seats, power liftgate, power moonroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, six-way power passenger seat and eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support and memory positioning.

Another all-new addition to the 2021 CX-5 lineup is the Carbon Edition. Sharing similar features to the CX-5 Touring with Touring Preferred SV Package, the Carbon Edition offers exclusive styling with Polymetal Gray exterior paint, gloss black door mirrors and 19-inch black metallic aluminum alloy wheels. The interior has red leather seats and black honeycomb interior trimming on the dash and door panels. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob add red stitching to help bring the color scheme together. This unique model is offered with two powertrain options. The naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine is standard, while the CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo is available with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque on premium (93 octane) fuel or 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque on regular (87 octane) fuel. The CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo will also feature a new badge to help identify the powertrain.

The CX-5 Grand Touring moves up from the Touring trim level with updates inside and out. Interior enhancements include a Bose® 10-speaker audio system, leather seats, power moonroof, paddle shifters on the steering wheel, seven-inch TFT reconfigurable digital gauge display, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink and SiriusXM® satellite radio with three-month trial subscription. The exterior adds a power liftgate, LED taillights, fog and daytime running lights, Adaptive Front-lighting System, dual heated door mirrors and 19-inch brilliant silver aluminum alloy wheels. The CX-5 Grand Touring is only equipped with the naturally aspirated Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter engine.

Stepping into a new class, CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve is equipped with the Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine with new turbo badge and i-Activ all-wheel drive as standard. The driver’s experience is enriched with the windshield-projected Active Driving Display. Traffic Sign Recognition is available with the optional Mazda Navigation System accessory installed. Other exceptional upgrades include ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, automatic folding door mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer.

The top-tier CX-5 Signature offers the most in terms of advanced technology and sophisticated design. New i-Activsense safety features Smart City Brake Support Reverse and Driver Attention Alert join the 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors now updated with high-definition digital clarity. Equipped with Mazda Navigation System, CX-5 Signature includes Traffic Sign Recognition. SiriusXM® three-year traffic and travel link subscription is also provided. Modern styling is emphasized with Caturra Brown Nappa leather seats, genuine layered wood trimming, frameless auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, ambient LED interior lighting, 19-inch dark silver aluminum alloy wheels, black headliner and Signature trim badge.

MSRP[3] FOR THE 2021 MAZDA CX-5 IS AS FOLLOWS:

Front-Wheel Drive

i-Activ All-Wheel Drive

CX-5 Sport

$25,270

$26,670

CX-5 Touring

$27,010

$28,410

·  Touring Preferred SV Package

$1,445

$1,445

CX-5 Carbon Edition

$28,855

$30,255

CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo

$30,660

$32,060

CX-5 Grand Touring

$30,460

$31,860

·  GT Premium Package

$1,625

$1,625

CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve

–

$35,285

CX-5 Signature

–

$37,405

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

$595

Machine Gray Metallic

$495

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

$395

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. 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 InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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

[1] MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

[2] Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T is available during 3-month/2GB trial period (whichever comes first); monthly subscription. Fall 2020 availability.

[3] MSRP does not include $1,100 for destination and handling ($1,145 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

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The Creators Of got milk? And California Dairy Farmers Partner To Help Provide 1 Million Meals And 1 Million Servings Of Milk To Families Facing Hunger Through #FoodForThought Initiative

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SAN CLEMENTE, California, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Committed to helping California families facing hunger, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of got milk? and toma leche, and the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), representing California dairy farm families, today announced a partnership with Feeding America® to help provide 1 million meals1 and 1 million servings of milk2 through the launch of #FoodForThought, a campaign highlighting acts of kindness while inspiring and encouraging people’s desire to give back to their community.

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More than 4.2 million people in California face hunger and that number is rising. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased need for food assistance in communities across the country. #FoodForThought is dedicated to recognizing the myriad acts of kindness displayed by individuals and groups committed to serving communities – from preparing meals for families to surprising and delighting friends with milk and cookie drops and much more. Starting this week, with a donation of 1 million servings of milk from California dairy farm families, each #FoodForThought mission of kindness post shared and engaged with on Instagram that mentions @gotmilk through September 30th will help contribute meals towards the accompanying 1 million meals goal.  

“This initiative naturally leans into who we are, what we do and what makes milk special – wholesome, nutritious, comforting – while giving people a reason to share positivity by joining a good cause that helps mitigate the uncertainty some families feel when it comes to their next meal,” said Steve James, Executive Director of the California Milk Processor Board and visionary leader of ‘got milk?’. “Our state has a population in need, with many who can give.  So, whether you can give a lot, give a little, give kindness, give love – as neighbors, we know there’s strength in coming together. As got milk? and toma leche, we know strength starts with nourishment. Milk has a role to nourish families in California and encourage people to spread acts of kindness in their communities. #FoodForThought is just the start of the amazing things we can do together and provides the opportunity of spreading social good and positivity to California families in need.”

To launch the campaign with the first #FoodForThought act of kindness at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, ‘got milk?’ enlisted the help of actor, producer, director and father of three, Matt Bomer, and Brazilian-Mexican actor, television personality and father of two, Jaime Camil.  Matt and Jaime joined got milk?/toma leche and California dairy farmers to shadow veteran volunteers for a behind-the-scenes look at the impactful and profound work happening at Feeding America member food banks. During the visit they honored volunteers with a meal and special care package and presented a $300,000 donation to Feeding America from California dairy farmers to fund over 1 million servings of milk in California communities.

“California dairy farmers put their heart and soul into providing a wholesome product and ensuring it is accessible to all communities. It pains farmers to see so many children and families struggling with hunger and they are grateful to do something to help,” said John Talbot, CEO of the CMAB. “Each small act of kindness – from volunteering time at a food bank to providing a meal or a smile to a neighbor – feeds positivity and hope in communities. We hope this initiative also fuels ongoing support for organizations like Feeding America in their service to help families in need.”

Feeding America, the  largest domestic hunger-relief and food rescue organization in the country, reports in its Map the Meal Gap study that 1 in 9 people – or over 4 million – Californians are struggling with hunger, including more than 1.3 million children.

“Before the COVID-19 pandemic, every community was home to families struggling with hunger. Sadly, that shows no sign of stopping and food banks are experiencing a rise in demand,” said Blake Thompson, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Feeding America. “#FoodForThought will bring relief to our neighbors in California who are worried about where their next meal will come from. We thank the California Milk Processor Board and California dairy families for their generous support.”

The #FoodForThought donations will be coordinated by Feeding America to 17 of its member food banks and their network of feeding programs in California. You can learn more about #FoodForThought and ways to donate/help by visiting gotmilk.com, tomaleche.com and realcaliforniamilk.com, or following @gotmilk @tomaleche @realcalifmilk or #FoodForThought on Instagram. Direct donations can be made through milklife.com/give.

1Every dollar donated to Feeding America® secures the equivalent of at least 10 meals on behalf of their network of local member feeding programs, including nutritious foods like milk. From August 24, 2020 through September 30, 2020 each engagement received on a #FoodForThought post, generates a $1 Feeding America donation from the California Milk Processor Board, with a guaranteed minimum commitment of $25,000 and a maximum commitment of $100,000 for a goal of 1 million meals.

2Feeding America considers the value of a gallon of milk to be $4. A $300,000 donation by California dairy families will secure 75k gallons of milk. With 16, 1-cup servings of milk per gallon, that will equal 1.2 million servings of milk.

About the California Milk Processor Board
Since 1993, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the famous got milk? campaign, has been committed to increasing milk consumption throughout California. One recent initiative, “Bones Love Milk,” is dedicated to educating youth on the real benefits of milk as “nature’s energy drink” in an unconventional way, showcasing how milk is a true nutrient powerhouse, delivering strong bones, energy, hydration and muscle recovery. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The got milk? trademark is a federally registered trademark and service mark. For more information, visit www.gotmilk.com.

About Real California Milk/California Milk Advisory Board
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is funded by the state’s dairy farm families who lead the nation in sustainable dairy farming practices. The CMAB’s purpose is to nourish the world with the wholesome goodness of Real California Milk. The organization promotes California dairy products in the state, across the U.S. and around the world through advertising, public relations, research, and retail and foodservice promotional programs. For more information and to connect with the CMAB, visit RealCaliforniaMilk.com, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

About Feeding America
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, we provide meals to more than 40 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Latin Biz Today’s Virtual Lounge and Social Media Superstars Team Up on Using Social Media to Grow Your Business

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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latin Business Today, LLC (Latin Biz Today) and BrandFire announce the appearance of Adam and Tank on The Latin Biz Today Virtual Lounge, Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6pm ET.  The event, sponsored by “Corona Premier” will showcase their track record of success. They’ve grown a sizeable following on Instagram exceeding 770K and 2.1M respectively in a relatively short period of time. Tina Trevino Latin Biz Today partner, Director of Community Relations will host and moderate this this panel of fun and engaging experts.

As co-founder of NYC based marketing firm BrandFire, Adam has an array of experience working on projects for Coca-Cola, Pfizer, Spanx and Budweiser. Adam and his company were most recently featured on an episode of the CNBC reality show “Back in the Game” with Alex Rodriguez and Evander Holyfield.

In our new world of conducting business virtually and digitally, we’ll talk about how to communicate successfully in an on-line digital environment. We’ll also have a lot of fun with these two high energy personalities whose alter egos on Instagram have created incredible memes you’ll recognize that have gone viral.

Adam and Tank will cover these keys to success in the lighthearted and fun tradition of the Latin Biz Today Virtual Lounge around the theme Using Social Media to Grow Your Business, during COVID (and beyond), Communicating Successfully via Digital Channels and Growing Your Business On-Line.

Wrap up your day, grab your favorite beverage and join us for the fun! For a quick and easy, no fee registration through Eventbrite click here before 6pm ET on Aug. 27.

About BrandFire
We turn companies into brands. That starts with a conversation with your CEO. Because the vision comes from the top. We talk to your key stakeholders. We listen. We debate. We execute. And soon (say 3-6 months) what was once simply a company is now a brand. For more about BrandFire or reach Adam Padilla (@adam.the.creator) and George Resch (@tank.sinatra).

About Latin Business Today
Latin Business Today, LLC is a national multi-platform drives growth and success by blending a focus on work-life-culture lifestyle with high level expertise rooted in the trusted advisor legacy of mentorship and success of Dr. Les “Coach” Fernandez. Latin Business Today serves as a resource for the Latinx business community which seeks to address actual challenges with real solutions. Currently over 150 of the “best and brightest” team of experts and exemplary mentors-contributors along with a nationally recognized advisory board identify solutions for today’s rapidly changing market with a Latinx nuance. Sign up for our newsletter. For more information reach Tina Trevino or Michelle Martinez Reyes or Visit: Latin Biz Today, Latin Biz Hoy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter @latinBizToday and Instagram

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National Alliance Releases Report on How Charter Schools Serve Students During COVID-19 School Closures

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools released a report conducted by Public Impact, Learning in Real Time: How Charter Schools Serve Students During COVID-19 Closures, that compares how charter schools and district schools served students during COVID-19 closures. While a lot has been written about the response of larger charter school networks, this report takes a closer look at how the typical single site school or small charter network responded to COVID-19.

The research showed that on average, when compared to districts, charter schools had stronger expectations for teachers to provide direct instruction, provide real-time instruction, and to check in with students and families. They also monitored student attendance more closely than their district counterparts. Charter schools were equally as likely to require the distribution of devices for online learning, however they appeared less likely to provide home or community internet hotspots.

“As we rethink basic functions in our lives right now – like how we shop for groceries, work, and socialize – the best way to educate our students is the greatest challenge of all. Within the K-12 community, there are a handful of examples that stand out for their outstanding performance and adaptability during the pandemic: charter schools are one of them,” said Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. “This report confirms what we have said all along. Charter schools are innovative public schools that are student-centered, and their autonomous and flexible model empowers them to meet the unique needs of their students. We hope today’s report is a critical reminder to Congress, and to everyone else, that we need more charter schools, more equitable funding for all public schools, and more federal relief for K-12 education so that all students can be equipped for distance learning.”

In a recent poll by Morning Consult, 54 percent of respondents said public education is a top tier issue. Unfortunately, it is not getting the attention it deserves. Eighty-one percent of respondents believed a student’s neighborhood and family income impacts the likelihood of their success – a challenge charter schools, which are zone-free, tuition-free public schools, can address.

The report examined a nationally representative sample of 356 charter schools. The analysis focused on eight indicators that allowed national comparisons between charter schools and district schools: feedback on student work, formal grading, teacher check-in, operator delegated distance learning, attendance tracking, instructional minutes recommended, device distribution, and hotspot access.

In addition to the data analysis, the report profiles charter schools that shifted operations to maintain student-school connections and center on student support. The five trends across all the schools were: prioritizing relationships and outreach, expanding the role of the school, continuing academic learning, adapting how learning happens, and implementing a feedback loop. The report profiles a geographically and racially diverse group of schools, including stories from communities in New York and Washington state that were at the epicenter of the COVID-19 infection, as well as schools in other communities across the country.

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Introducing Vince Camuto TERRA EXTREME A New Eau De Parfum For Men

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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading lifestyle brand, Vince Camuto announces the launch of TERRA EXTREME, an Eau de Parfum for men, which debuts in August 2020.  A bold addition to the Vince Camuto men’s fragrance portfolio, TERRA EXTREME was created for the man who demands excellence and performance in everything he does and wears.  His fragrance is no exception.

Vince Camuto TERRA EXTREME

The TERRA EXTREME man is an enigma. He can charm you with his roguish appeal, sexy 5 o’clock shadow, and his insatiable passion for adventure. He radiates cool confidence, and commands attention whenever he walks into a room. This man is fearless, his intensity for life unmatched. Constantly seeking the extreme, he can be found riding the surf, cycling mountainous trails or traveling to remote destinations. His possibilities are limitless and so is the fragrance he wears. The rich, warm fragrance is as addictive and magnetic – it leaves those around the TERRA EXTREME man wanting more.

Inspired by the original, TERRA, this fragrance takes it to the next level with a rich intensity and a long-lasting formula,which surpasses expectations.  The intoxicating aroma of luscious Tonka beans is amplified — enhancing the creamy vanilla note, while the unexpected addition of an exclusive aged, brown rum accord makes this daring scent, not only sought-after but extraordinary.  Diverting from a traditional Eau de Toilette, the Eau de Parfum delivers on its promise to transition seamlessly from day to night — ideal for the uncompromising man.

The TERRA EXTREME bottle is tailored with a distressed, dark brown leather. Exuding style and power, the center of the bottle features the timeless Vince Camuto signature Crest medallion in a rich gold tone. Rooted in a deep family heritage with a commitment to innovation and excellence, TERRA EXTREME was created for the man with a robust appetite for life.

Fragrance notes:

  • Top: Sicilian Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin, Cinnamon
  • Heart: Geranium, Orange Flower, Aged Brown Rum
  • Base: Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Elixir, Benzoin, Ambrox

The Collection
Eau de Parfum, 3.4 fl oz. / 100mL – $90 USD 

Available: at fine department stores

ABOUT PARLUX FRAGRANCES, LTD.
Parlux LTD, a leading global beauty company, designs, manufactures, markets and distributes prestige fragrances and related products since 1987. It is ranked among the Top 100 Cosmetic and Fragrance companies globally and holds the licenses for notable fragrance brands including: Tommy Bahama, Vince Camuto, Pierre Cardin, Kenneth Cole, Paris Hilton, Sofia Vergara and Jason Wu, among others.

Parlux LTD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perfumania Holdings Inc., an independent national, vertically integrated wholesale distributor and specialty retailer of fragrances and related products.

About Vince Camuto
Vince Camuto is an aspirational lifestyle brand known for its signature craftsmanship and stand-out style. Bold and youthful, the acclaimed designer brand blends European styling with on-trend details and an element of sophistication. Vince Camuto offers a broad range of products for men, women and kids including footwear, apparel, accessories and home decor. The brand can be found in department stores and specialty stores across North America, as well as on VinceCamuto.com.

About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing, and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint in more than 100,000 points of sale across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass, and e-commerce channels and more than 4,900 branded freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world. ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business, and immersive brand experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms, and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O’Neal®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson® (managed brand), Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Herve Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Frederick’s of Hollywood®, Nine West®, Frye®, Jones New York®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, Enzo Angiolini®, CC Corso Como®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Bandolino®, Misook®, 1.STATE®, CeCe®, Chaus®, Spyder®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, Above The Rim®, Hind®, Thomasville®, Drexel®, and Henredon®. For more information, please visit authenticbrandsgroup.com.

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COVID-19 Alcohol Deregulation Should Not Become the New Normal

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COVID-19 Alcohol Deregulation Should Not Become the New Normal

Public Health Not Public Drinking Press Briefing

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Health and community advocates from around the country are holding a virtual press event Wednesday, August 26, 2020, to send strong messages to the nation’s Governors that #COVID19 alcohol deregulations are dangerous, place alcohol industry profits above public health and safety, and must not become the new normal.

What: Virtual Press Event with 2nd channel simultaneous Spanish translation
When: Wednesday August 26, 2020, 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (PT)
Where: Zoom Call – media only, pre-registration required   
             Streaming live to the general public on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter 
Who:

Why: As the Coronavirus continues to rage across the United States, alcohol-related health problems are also on the rise. Alcohol consumption has increased dramatically under COVID as deregulation has made it easier than ever to purchase. This indicates a serious failure by many state Governors and top state agencies to acknowledge and address public health and safety concerns by often declaring alcohol sales “essential” during the pandemic. The catastrophic annual alcohol-related harms that already plague the country have for the most part been dismissed along with the rise in those harms being experienced now that alcohol was deemed essential.

In many states, public health and safety have taken a back seat to “economic recovery”, and the drivers of this dangerous alcohol deregulation are GUI – Government Under the Influence. Since the beginning of the pandemic shutdown, under the dubious guise of economic relief,  states have deregulated and relaxed enforcement to help alcohol licensed establishments continue to operate. These dangerous, revenue-driven policy changes have promoted increased alcohol sales and consumption during the stay-at-home orders. They include allowing home deliveries with ineffective age verification, cocktails-to-go, expanding sales into public spaces, and the normalization of drinking during a public health emergency of massive proportions.

The participants in this virtual press briefing will discuss the negative impacts of COVID-19 alcohol deregulation in their states and some of the harms associated with increased alcohol consumption: impaired judgement, financial difficulties, increasing domestic violence, increasing vulnerability to Coronavirus by weakening the immune system, and the general negative effects on mental health.

This event launches a national CALL to ACTION to give constituents of all states a channel to send messages to their Governors asking them to closely re-examine their state’s relationship with alcohol, acknowledge that excessive alcohol use is No. 3 on the list of preventable causes of death, and insure that alcohol deregulation is not the new normal by ending COVID-19 regulatory rollbacks for economic relief as soon as possible. It’s time to make public health essential, not public drinking.

Please submit questions for speakers ahead of time to  [email protected]

CONTACT: Michael Scippa 415 548-0492     
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

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(Español) La FDA emite una autorización de uso de emergencia para el plasma convaleciente como un tratamiento potencial prometedor para el COVID-19, otro logro de la Administración en la lucha contra la pandemia

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Sato Wins as Honda Dominates the Indianapolis 500

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Takuma Sato (center) led a Honda sweep of the top four finishing positions at today's Indianapolis 500. Scott Dixon (#9, top) finished second, followed by Graham Rahal (#15) and Santino Ferrucci.

SPEEDWAY, Indiana, Aug. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Takuma Sato passed a previously dominant Scott Dixon with just 15 laps remaining in today’s Indianapolis 500, and went on to score his second win at the famed “Brickyard” in a race dominated by Honda teams and drivers.

Takuma Sato (center) led a Honda sweep of the top four finishing positions at today's Indianapolis 500. Scott Dixon (#9, top) finished second, followed by Graham Rahal (#15) and Santino Ferrucci.

Although he led only twice for a total of 27 laps, Sato’s Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda was fast when it counted, in the run from the last round of pit stops to the checkered flag.  Exiting the pits in second to Dixon, Sato swept into the lead on lap 185, then held off several attempts by Dixon to repass as the pair worked their way through lapped traffic.  The race was decided on Lap 196 of the scheduled 200, when Spencer Pigot crashed hard exiting Turn 4, leading the race to end under the caution flag.  The win is the second at Indy for Sato, following his initial “500” triumph in 2017.

Prior to the final pit stops, Dixon had dominated the day in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, leading a race-high 111 laps as the championship leader sought his own second Indy victory.  Starting in the middle of the front row in the 33-car field, Dixon took the lead at the Green Flag and went on to control much of the 200-lap contest, especially after Alexander Rossi, in a strong running Andretti Autosport Honda, crashed out of the race on Lap 143.  Prior to his contact with the wall, Rossi led four times for a total of 17 laps as he and Dixon edged away from the field in the middle portion of the race.

But both Rahal Letterman Lanigan Hondas came on strong in the closing laps, with Sato’s teammate Graham Rahal closing the gap to the lead pair in the final laps to finish third.  After a disappointing qualifying effort, Santino Ferrucci conducted an exciting late-race effort of his own, finishing fourth to complete a Honda 1-2-3-4 sweep at the finish.

Honda drivers claimed eight of the top-10 finishing positions, with James Hinchcliffe recovering from a clutch problem encountered in his second pit stop to finish seventh, with his Andretti Autosport teammate Colton Herta eighth.  Jack Harvey had his best Indy finish to date with a ninth-place result for Meyer Shank Racing; while Ryan Hunter-Reay rounded out the top 10 in his Andretti Autosport Honda.

Next
The string of five consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES oval races continues next weekend as drivers and teams head 150 miles southwest to WorldWide Technolgy Raceway near St. Louis, Missouri for a pair of 200-lap races Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30.

Honda Racing social media content and videos from this weekend’s pair of races 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 will be available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at  (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD).  Produced by the CoForce Digital Media, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.  

Quotes
Takuma Sato (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda) Started 3rd, finished 1st; second Indy 500 win; 13th victory for Honda at Indianapolis: “I think we had the best car. Only we were a lap short from Dixie [Scott Dixon] in terms of the fuel strategy, and [making fuel mileage to the finish] was a little tight. I couldn’t use max power to switch back and forth. And Dixon kept coming through Turn 4 [on the final green flag lap] and I was just able to hold him off. This is unbelievable. Everyone did a hell of a job. HPD and Honda gave us a lot of power and a lot of fuel mileage.”

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started 2nd, finished 2nd; led race-high 111 laps; increased his mid-season championship points lead to 84 over Josef Newgarden [335-251]: “This is a hard one to swallow. On fuel mileage, I really can’t see how [Takuma] Sato was going to make it [prior to the caution that ended the race]. We pitted a lap later, and the [fuel mileage] numbers they had to get, it was going to be very difficult. I thought they were going to throw a red flag [following a late-race crash by Spencer Pigot], which would have been interesting for the last four or five laps. Huge congrats to Takuma. He drove his pants off today. Rahal Letterman Lanigan, they were super fast, obviously finishing first and third. It was good day for Honda. I want to give a massive thank you to them. We’re very proud to be powered by HPD and Honda, and it’s nice to get some [championship] points. But it’s hard when the win slips away like that.”

Santino Ferrucci (Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda) Started 19th, finished 4th: “It was just an incredible race. The SealMaster Honda was insane today. The guys worked really hard on pit lane, on the timing stand and the strategy was perfect.  I’m just really happy, after two incredibly long weeks of focusing on the car, we ended really good. During the first pit stop I got caught in neutral, and it was like a blessing in disguise. It set us way back, but the momentum we had just carried us. On the next restart [after a caution flag] we went from 25th right back into the top-10. It was where we needed to be and we just fought our way from there into the top-four.”       

Ted Klaus (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Indianapolis 500: “This was a very satisfying win.  On behalf of every HPD team member and everyone back at HPD in Santa Clarita – who have all been pushing hard since last year’s race – thank you!  Congratulations to Takuma Sato, Graham Rahal and the entire Rahal Letterman Lanigan team for their one-three finish today; to Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing for his dominant run to lead 111 laps and second-place result; and to all of our partner teams and their great drivers.  Together we led all but 22 laps of today’s race, and scored an incredible 13th ‘500’ win for Honda.”

Indianapolis 500

Circuit:       

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile oval) Indianapolis, IN

2018 Winner:

Simon Pagenaud (Team Penske) 175.794 mph average

Weather:       

Mostly sunny, hot, 85 degrees F

Results:

Fn.

St.

Driver    

Team

Manufacturer

Laps

Notes

1.

3.

Takuma Sato-W

Rahal Letterman Lanigan

Honda  

200

157.824 mph average speed

2.

2.

Scott Dixon-W

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

200

+0.0577 seconds (under caution)

3.

8.

Graham Rahal

Rahal Letterman Lanigan

Honda

200

4.

19.

Santino Ferrucci

DCR with Vasser-Sullivan

Honda  

200

5.

13.

Josef Newgarden

Team Penske

Chevrolet

200

6.

15.

Pato O’Ward-R

Arrow McLaren SP

Chevrolet

200

7.

6.

James Hinchcliffe

Andretti Autosport

Honda

200

8.

10.

Colton Herta

Andretti Harding Autosport  

Honda

200

9.

20.

Jack Harvey

Meyer Shank Racing

Honda

200

10.

5.

Ryan Hunter-Reay-W

Andretti Autosport

Honda  

200

11.

28.

Helio Castroneves-W

Team Penske

Chevrolet

200

12.

14.

Felix Rosenqvist

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

200

13.

1.

Marco Andretti

Andretti Herta Autosport

Honda  

200

14.

22.

Will Power-W

Team Penske

Chevrolet

200

15.

17.

Zach Veach

Andretti Autosport

Honda  

200

16.

32.

JR Hildebrand

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Chevrolet

200

17.

30.

Max Chilton

Carlin Racing

Chevrolet

200

18.

29.

Charlie Kimball

A.J. Foyt Enterprises

Chevrolet

200

19.

23.

Tony Kanaan-W

A.J. Foyt Enterprises

Chevrolet

199

Running

20.

4.

Rinus VeeKay-R

Ed Carpenter Racing

Chevrolet

199

Running

21.

26.

Fernando Alonso

Arrow McLaren SP

Chevrolet

199

Running

22.

25.

Simon Pagenaud-W

Team Penske

Chevrolet

198

Running

23.

33.

Ben Hanley

DragonSpeed Racing

Chevrolet

198

Running

24.

31.

Sage Karam

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing

Chevrolet

198

Running

25.

12.

Spencer Pigot

Rahal Letterman Lanigan 

Honda

194

Did not finish – crash

26.

16.

Ed Carpenter

Ed Carpenter Racing

Chevrolet

187

Running

27.

9.

Alexander Rossi-W

Andretti Autosport

Honda

143

Did not finish – crash

28.

7.

Alex Palou-R

DCR with Team Goh

Honda

121

Did not finish – crash

29.

18.

Conor Daly

Ed Carpenter Racing

Chevrolet

91

Did not finish – crash

30.

21.

Oliver Askew-R

Arrow McLaren SP

Chevrolet

91

Did not finish – crash

31.

24.

Dalton Kellett-R

A.J. Foyt Enterprises

Chevrolet

82

Did not finish – crash

32.

11.

Marcus Ericsson

Chip Ganassi Racing

Honda

24

Did not finish – crash

33.

27.

James Davison

Dale Coyne Racing

Honda

4

Did not finish – brakes

W – Previous Indianapolis 500 winner

R – Indianapolis 500 Rookie

 

Takuma Sato celebrates his Indianapolis 500 win today in Victory Circle.

 

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J.R. Dunn Jewelers Epic Billboard Proposal Giveaway

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Patrick said it big and proposed on a billboard on I-95 in South Florida! Credit: Christina Cernik Photography

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, Fla., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Family owned luxury jeweler, J.R. Dunn Jewelers, launched a giveaway right before Valentine’s Day this year, just before COVID-19 pandemic virtually shut down South Florida. J.R. Dunn wanted to do something special and help one lucky winner “Say it Big” and propose in such a huge way—in front of millions of people, on the busiest roadway in South Florida, I-95.

Patrick said it big and proposed on a billboard on I-95 in South Florida! Credit: Christina Cernik Photography

Patrick Callahan of Delray Beach, FL was the lucky winner. It was announced in March, but unfortunately COVID-19 forced him to reschedule his elaborate proposal multiple times. Patrick was proposing to the love of his life, Taylor, after six years of being together. One weekend in August, Taylor thought she was going for a birthday weekend trip down to the Florida Keys, but they made a pit stop at the Deering Estate in Miami—a beautiful oceanside historical 1920’s estate and garden in Miami once home to Charles Deering. At the center of the Deering Estate exterior along the oceanside are two beautiful rows of palm trees, extending out onto the ocean. Patrick led Taylor to the center of this beautiful setting and proposed to her with a beautiful solitaire diamond engagement ring. She said yes!

After a celebration, the couple was driving up to a surprise dinner with all their closest family and friends, when they pass J.R. Dunn’s billboard reading “Taylor, will you marry me? – Patrick” with one of their most coveted pictures together. Taylor was in absolute awe of the endless surprises Patrick had planned. Watch their proposal video to see her speechless reaction as they drove up! And it doesn’t stop there… He even arranged a lift to take them up for a photoshoot in front of the billboard!

They continued the proposal with a weeklong journey down through the Keys, stopping at well-known locations along the way including the Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, all the way down to their final destination of Key West, all with little surprises and family members along the way.

Patrick definitely “said it big” and proposed to Taylor in such a special way. A huge congratulations to the future Mr. and Mrs. Callahan and cheers to many more special moments like this epic South Florida proposal.

Photos: Click here to download, photo credit below. 
Photography credit: Christina Cernik Photography

Proposal Video: Click here to view. 
Videography credit: JTC Films

About J.R. Dunn Jewelers
J.R. Dunn Jewelers is a second-generation luxury jeweler that has been family owned and operated since 1969—celebrating over 50 years of business. The flagship store is located in the heart of South Florida, well known for being an Official Rolex Jeweler as well as carrying the top designers in luxury jewelry and timepieces like John Hardy, Gucci, Breitling, Tag Heuer, Roberto Coin, and more. J.R. Dunn is one of the first successful omni-channel retailers in the industry, with a leading e-commerce website serving clients worldwide. J.R. Dunn Jewelers prides itself on providing a superior client experience for each and every person, celebrating life’s most joyous occasions. To learn more, visit us in our showroom or visit: https://jrdunn.com/

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Humanitarian Aid arrives in Cuba only to be blocked from its rightful owners

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Fundacion para la democracia panamericana

MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The board of directors of the Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana, together with Rosa María Payá and City of Miami Mayor, Francis Suarez, sent a letter, found below, on Friday, August 14, to twenty-seven members of the United States Congress, including Bernie Sanders and Karen Bass. The letter was written to request their support in obtaining the release of humanitarian aid sent to Cuba, specifically following a letter they sent to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo. The aid has been arbitrarily withheld by the authorities of the Cuban regime on the Island, despite the serious crisis that the country is facing. The letter to the members of Congress is signed by more than 30 citizens, churches and organizations of the United States and Cuba involved in the Solidarity among Brothers effort as organizers or recipients.

Our letter follows:

August 14, 2020

Dear Congress member,

We are U.S. and Cuban citizens who appreciate the interest you have recently expressed in the “health and safety of not only Cubans but Americans and others in the Caribbean region,” in a letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, signed in May 2020 by 27 members of the U.S. Senate and the House, including yourself.

Taking your words into consideration, we urge you to support the demand that all the humanitarian aid we collected in the United States in May 2020, which was later sent to Cuba with the help of Christian churches through regular channels, be delivered immediately and without further governmental intervention to its legitimate recipients in Cuba. This aid has been arbitrarily detained by the Cuban authorities upon its arrival to the Island.

In the hopes of mitigating the impact of the crisis being suffered by the Cuban people, aggravated by COVID-19, we, along with hundreds of other citizens, contributed to the donation drive Solidaridad Entre Hermanos / Solidarity Among Brothers, in Miami, Florida, where thousands of pounds of humanitarian aid were collected in May 2020. This effort was conducted with the intention to provide as many products as possible to our brothers and sisters in Cuba, so that the most vulnerable families can maintain appropriate hygiene, as well as feed themselves substantially, during the current crisis. At least 15,000 Cuban families managed to register to receive this assistance on our website, despite having to bypass the cyber-attacks by Cuban authorities.

Cuba is in crisis. The rule of the single-party communist government, that exerts centralized control upon all aspects of Cuban society, has not only caused a dire humanitarian crisis, but has also increased political repression. Every day, due to the shortages of food and basic needs, the people of Cuba must stand in long lines, which eventually become crowds, in order to buy whatever is offered by the Cuban State, making it impossible to take safety measures against the Coronavirus pandemic. To make matters worse, the Cuban State is now selling several basic-need products in hard currency, making it impossible for the majority of Cuban families to have access to them given that all salaries are paid in national currency.

As Cubans of the diaspora, our ability to directly help our families in Cuba should be without restrictions from any government. In the spirit of your statements in the aforementioned letter, which emphasizes that government interference with humanitarian efforts like ours is “dangerous and contrary to our longstanding tradition of not politicizing the delivery of humanitarian aid,” we hope to have your support in our efforts to deliver these goods to their rightful recipients, since “in such an unprecedented emergency caused by a deadly virus that is so easily transmissible, public health and safety must take precedence.”

This initiative is not of a political nature, but it is a people-to-people humanitarian effort, which was not met with any obstacles from the U.S. State Department. It is in this regard that we call upon you to use your influential platform in order to stay true to your words as government officials, and to please demand that the supplies provided by Solidaridad Entre Hermanos / Solidarity Among Brothers, which have been  detained by the Cuban authorities―despite the fact that we fully complied with the Cuban law―be immediately released and delivered to their rightful recipients.

Specifically, our request is that you support us in demanding the Cuban State to:

  1. Remove all arbitrary barriers that are being imposed to prevent the delivery of the goods;
  2. and allow the members of the church community, the rightful owners of the goods, as well as other people of good will in Cuban civil society, to distribute the humanitarian assistance without interference.

I appreciate your assistance and request that you please send a response if you are able to help us with this critical issue during these trying times.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Dr. Omar Vento, Rosa María Payá & Victor Pujals 

&.

Francis Suarez,

Fundación para la Democracia Panamericana   

Mayor of Miami, Florida

Miami FL USA

USA

Berta Soler – Damas de Blanco, La Habana, Cuba (Ladies in White)

José Daniel Ferrer – Unión Patriótica de Cuba, Promotores de Cuba Decide, Cuba

Ramón Saúl Sánchez – Movimiento Democracia, Miami FL, US

Alexander Otaola – Influencer, Miami, US

José Díaz Silva – Mov. Opositores por una Nueva República, Promotores de Cuba Decide, Cuba

Ángel J. Moya Acosta – Movimiento Libertad Democrática por Cuba, Cuba

Félix Navarro – Partido por la Democracia Pedro Luis Boitel, Promotores Cuba Decide, Cuba

Víctor M. Dueñas Otero – Grupo de apoyo a Cuba Decide, Países Bajos

Rev. Cristina María Rodríguez Pentón – Representante en Cuba del Ministerio Internacional “De Mujer a Mujer”

Rev. Dayixys Ávila Herrera – Iglesia “Mi Viña”, Santa Clara, Cuba

Rabbi Olaine Tejeda Beltrán – Líder de la comunidad judía Bnei Anusim, Nuevitas, Camagüey, Cuba

Rev. Daniel Josué Pérez Naranjo – Presidente Iglesias Bautistas Misión Bereana, Cuba

Rev. Yoel Demetrio Aspron Morales – Presidente Iglesia Misionera en Cuba

Rev. Yilber Durant Domínguez – Ministerio “Fuego y Dinámica”, Nuevitas, Camagüey, Cuba

Rev. Mario Jorge Travieso Medina – Ministerio “Viento Recio”, Las Tunas, Cuba

Rev. Bernardo de Quesada Salomón – Ministerio “Fuego y Dinámica”, Camagüey, Cuba

Rev. Jorge Luis Pérez Vázquez – Ministerio Rehobot, El Cristo, Santiago de Cuba

Rev. Alayn Toledano Valiente – Ministerio “Sendas de Justicia”, Santiago de Cuba

Rev. Alejandro Hernández Cepero – Ministerio Bet-El-Shalom, Guanabacoa, La Habana, Cuba

Guillermo del Sol Pérez – Periodista, Santa Clara, Cuba

José G. Barrenechea, Ateos y Humanistas, Encrucijada, Villa Clara

María Cristina Labrada Varona – Damas de Blanco, La Habana, Cuba

Oylín Hernández Rodríguez – Damas de Blanco, Cuba

Lourdes Esquivel Vieto – Damas de Blanco & MONR, La Habana, Cuba

Yamile Barges Hurtado – Damas de Blanco, Cuba

Frank Calzon, Washington DC, US

Imán José Alberto Martínez Rodríguez – Asociación Islámica para la divulgación del Islam, Holguín, Cuba

Imán Niovel Alexander Tamayo Formen – Asociación Islámica para la divulgación del Islam, La Habana, Cuba

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