The Los Angeles Film School Hosts Its Virtual Spotlight Awards Honoring Distinguished Alumni

August 24, 2020

The Spotlight Academy Class of 2020 (from left to right, top to bottom) Damian Szeibert, Henrique Andrade, Jessica Sterling, Martin Pensa, Oz Rodriguez, Matt Villines.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Los Angeles Film School will host its 2nd annual Spotlight Awards ceremony honoring six new members to the Spotlight Academy Class of 2020. This year’s celebration will be held in a virtual ceremony featuring video interviews and special guest appearances from entertainment industry leaders across the U.S.

The Spotlight Awards concludes the FAME Week festival, a virtual celebration for students that provides exclusive access to industry expertise. FAME Week, which runs from August 31 to September 2, 2020, will include alumni guest panels, a virtual film festival, and a virtual Gear Day featuring product demos by Roland, Quasar Science and Sony.

“Our Spotlight Academy members remind us that the definition of success can be realized in different shapes and forms,” said Tammy Elliott, president of The Los Angeles Film School.

“This diverse group of individuals embodies a spirit of graciousness, humility and dedication from which we can all learn. We are so proud to honor our six inductees in this year’s Spotlight Awards ceremony,” said Elliott.

FAME Week culminates in the Spotlight Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 3, 2020, which will honor the following six alumni who have achieved notable success in their fields of the entertainment industry. Announcing the 2020 Spotlight Award recipients:

Henrique Andrade: Grammy®-winning audio engineer who has worked for top-charting artists such as Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen and Zayn Malik. Henrique is an alumnus of the Recording Arts program (2006).
Martin Pensa, ACE: Oscar®-nominated film editor whose editing credits include, Dallas Buyers Club starring Matthew McConaughey, Wild starring Reese Witherspoon, and Togo on Disney+. Martin is an alumnus of the Film program (2002).
Oz Rodriguez: Emmy®-winning director who is most known for directing comedy segments on Saturday Night Live and for his work on Creating Saturday Night Live. Oz is an alumnus of the Film program (2003).
Jessica Sterling: Professional portrait and interiors photographer who has captured top Hollywood talents like George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Hugh Jackman. Jessica is an alumna of the Film program (2001).
Damian Szeibert: 3D modeler and sculptor who has brought some of the most recognizable characters from the silver screen into the homes of Disney and Pixar fans everywhere. Damian is an alumnus of the Computer Animation program (2010).
Matt Villines: Film director best known for his sketch comedy work on Saturday Night Live with creative partner, Oz Rodriguez. Matt is an alumnus of the Film Program (2003). Awarded posthumously, in loving memory (June 5, 1977 – July 9, 2016).

The Spotlight Academy celebrates exceptional achievements made by The Los Angeles Film School alumni in the entertainment industry as they forge a dynamic and creative path forward. Through their decades-long commitment and mentorship with our current students, they inspire and shape the next generation of entertainment professionals. It is our heartfelt honor to shine a spotlight on these outstanding individuals.

To find out more about the Spotlight Awards and FAME Week, visit https://www.lafilm.edu/alumni/fame-week/.

About The Los Angeles Film School

The Los Angeles Film School, located in the heart of Hollywood, has been serving the community and its students since 1999. This accredited, VA-approved institution offers entertainment-focused Bachelor of Science degrees in Animation, Audio Production, Digital Filmmaking, Entertainment Business, Film Production, Graphic Design, and Writing for Film & TV and Associate of Science degrees in Audio Production, Music Production, and Film. The campus facilities include the historic RCA Building at 6363 Sunset Boulevard and the sound studios at 6690 Sunset Boulevard, where students have access to industry-standard equipment, editing labs, soundstages and recording studios.

The school’s faculty of industry professionals have earned credits on major motion pictures, video games and music recordings. Numerous alumni have received awards at film festivals worldwide, engineered multi-platinum selling albums, and some credits include GRAMMY^® and Oscar^® nominations and awards.

For more information about The Los Angeles Film School, please visit: www.lafilm.edu or call 323.860.0789.

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Designed for Delivery: Domino’s® Introduces New Chicken Taco and Cheeseburger Pizzas

August 24, 2020

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Domino’s is now offering two new, delicious specialty pizzas: the chicken taco pizza and the cheeseburger pizza.

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — What do tacos and cheeseburgers have in common? They often don’t deliver well. That changes starting today, thanks to Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales. Customers can now enjoy Domino’s newest specialty pizzas – the chicken taco pizza and the cheeseburger pizza – which were created for delivery.

“We’re excited to add even more options to our lineup of delicious specialty pizzas,” said Art D’Elia, Domino’s executive vice president-chief marketing officer. “Now friends and family who are craving a taco or cheeseburger on pizza night won’t be disappointed. Domino’s new taco and cheeseburger pizzas are sure to satisfy everyone.”

Domino’s chicken taco pizza is topped with American cheese, taco seasoning, grilled chicken, fresh onions, green peppers, diced tomatoes, provolone cheese and cheddar cheese. Domino’s cheeseburger pizza is made with a tasty ketchup-mustard sauce, American cheese, beef, fresh onions, diced tomatoes, shredded provolone and cheddar cheese. Customers can order either new specialty pizza for $11.99 each.

Getting it right when delivering traditional tacos and cheeseburgers isn’t easy, as customers in Domino’s new TV commercials, which begin airing on Aug. 31, can attest. Domino’s searched for real customers who took to social media with stories of burger and taco deliveries gone wrong and surprised them with cheeseburgers and tacos that were built for delivery.

“Domino’s customers can now have the best of both worlds: the mouthwatering flavors of a chicken taco or cheeseburger, on a pizza designed to be delivered,” said D’Elia.

For everyone tired of the same old thing for Taco Tuesday, Domino’s is here to help spice things up with a chance to win free chicken taco pizzas for you and a friend! Head to Domino’s Twitter and Instagram channels every Taco Tuesday from Aug. 25-Sept. 15 to enter for the chance to win the new chicken taco pizza. For official sweepstakes rules and details, visit https://bit.ly/3kUw7zV and https://bit.ly/2Q0SbdZ.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 17,100 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $14.3 billion in 2019, with over $7.0 billion in the U.S. and nearly $7.3 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2020, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $3.4 billion, with over $1.9 billion in the U.S. and over $1.5 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the second quarter of 2020. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2019 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 65% of sales via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those developed for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo and Twitter – as well as Domino’s Hotspots^®, an ordering platform featuring over 200,000 unique, non-traditional delivery locations. In June 2019, through an announced partnership with Nuro, Domino’s furthered its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In late 2019, Domino’s opened the Domino’s Innovation Garage adjacent to its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan to fuel continued technology and operational innovation – while also launching its GPS technology, allowing customers to follow the progress of the delivery driver from store to doorstep. In mid-2020, Domino’s launched a brand-new way to order contactless carryout nationwide via Domino’s Carside Delivery^™, which customers can choose when placing a prepaid online order.

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Action movies package for an adrenaline rush this season on Cine Mexicano

August 24, 2020

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cine Mexicano, the country’s top-rated Spanish-language movie network featuring contemporary and commercial-free programming including Mexican rancheras, comedies, drama and action, premieres this season some high-octane crime thrillers and action movies that really get the blood pumping and heart racing.

Playa Siniestra: A local homicide detective investigates a serial killer and tries to save lives from two suspects who could be two sisters.

Perseguida en altamar: A woman’s life is turned upside down when she is accused of the murder of her best friend and tries to prove her innocence.

Virus Mortal: A team of scientists have to negotiate with an advanced race of aliens to stop the spread of danger viruses, which are able to eat, enslave, and destroy humanity.

Trampas del Destino: A man travels through a one of Mexico’s most stunning sinkhole to a parallel world, where he explores an alternative reality.

Destino Final: A man has to take a hard, difficult, but necessary decision to get on with his life a put the nightmare behind him.

Gallo de espolón: A journalist starts investigating the case involving a young woman’s mysterious disappearance only discovering later the dark and unfortunate story behind her.

El dinero no es todo en la vida: Money can certainly help a man achieves his goals, but just having the stuff doesn’t guarantee happiness and personal fulfillment.

La dama del camaro: A mother desperately searches for her daughter, fights for having her back, and gets justice, after the girl is kidnapped by an experienced gang of thieves.

Un Capo pesado: Despite his efforts to go straight, a retired well-known kingpin keeps falling back into crime, when an enemy from the past decides to make him pay for what he did.

Cine Mexicano is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available nationwide on most cable providers.

For more information on Cine Mexicano’s programming, including tune in dates and times, please visit Olympusat networks cine mexicano.

Olympusat – Media Contact:
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Cuyo Productions Co-Produces “Todo El Espacio” Music Video For Leading Latin Pop Artist Emiliano

August 21, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cuyo Productions’ CEO, Shelly Ro, launched the company’s music video division as director of Latin pop star, Emiliano’s newest music video for his single, “Todo El Espacio.” Filmed in San Diego, California, Cuyo Production’s multi-cultural production team was 55% lead by women. “Todo El Espacio” drops at 12 p.m. on August 21, 2020. https://youtu.be/mYJkDzbLTiY.

21-year old, singer-songwriter and composer, Emiliano, has released seven singles and EP’s in his career, and during that time has worked with producers such as Kiko Cibrian, among others. “There was so much chemistry collaborating with Cuyo Productions’ Shelly Ro on ‘Todo El Espacio.’ This was an incredible experience that resulted in a new relationship with a reliable work partner. Shelly’s passion for her work helped in delivering the message of ‘Todo El Espacio,’ and I am looking forward to working with her in future projects- a perfect fit,” said Emiliano.

“I have always been intrigued about the intersection between music and film in a music video, and when we were presented with the opportunity to work with Emiliano, I knew it was the beginning of a great new collaboration. He is extremely talented, open, giving, and a true artist- I could not have asked for a better partner in crime for my first time in the Director’s chair,” said Ro.

Led by founder and CEO, Shelly Ro, Cuyo Productions is an American media production company based in Los Angeles that provides entertainment content for digital platforms, including productions of short films and feature films. Cuyo Productions is the vision of CEO Shelly Ro’s desire to create an inclusive space to empower underrepresented groups to tell their story and share their perspective of the world. Ro is moving towards the ideals of artistic excellence, cultural openness, and social diversity.

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Joel Romero Pérez’s New Book El Misterio Del Monstruo Disfrazado De Niño Is A Thought-Provoking Read On El Niño’s True Origin And Destructive Power Of The Planet Earth

August 21, 2020

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HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El Misterio del Monstruo Disfrazado de Niño was created by Joel Romero Pérez. Joel is an author from Garita Palmera, El Salvador, Central America, and resides in Houston, TX. Joel has an educational background at a Pentecostal Seminar of Monotheistic Belief in Houston, Texas.

Joel has this to say about his book: “The book is a story where the Creator, God, is exalted with his maximum creations: mankind, and a beast that roams the seas on this planet. In this story, God shows his greatness through the skill of this servant beast. This is a symbolic beast can be compared to that of a water-heating system for the well-being of the human.

The beast is called Leviathan. Many know this beast as being called “El Niño”, but its real name Leviathan, and his skills are not limited to well-known weather phenomena like hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, and more. One of the main points of this book is to make humans to stride towards a higher level of caring for the environment within local and global levels. This being the right thing to do as stewards of the planet Earth. We already know our current state of chaos with total global climate disorder. Through this chaos, is where this beast contains the possibility of destroying humanity as we know it. We must not let our guard down, which means we must work towards the purpose of caring for nature by polluting less, planting more plants, and being more conscious of how we can sustainably live.”

Published by Page Publishing, Joel Romero Pérez’s new book El Misterio del Monstruo Disfrazado de Niño will educate readers on the genuine nature of El Niño, its ties to the divine realm, and its overwhelming power to decimate the world through human corruption.

Consumers who wish to learn the truth behind pollution and its ruinous implications can purchase El Misterio del Monstruo Disfrazado de Niño 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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Obed A. Osorio Sánchez’s New Book Zayland Is A Riveting Science Fiction Novel About A Civilization Trying to Keep Its Survival And Lifestyle Sustainable

August 21, 2020

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PATTERSON, California, Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Zayland was created by Obed A. Osorio Sánchez. He is an author from Acapulco Gro who grew up with very marked examples by a family of teachers who love reading and writing.

Obed said this about his book: “Zayland offers the reader a fresh and emotional new perspective of fable and science fiction where the coexistence, skills, union, and support between different species and genera are essential to maintain a civilization and lifestyle.

Full of action, drama, hope, fear, and love, this book exposes new characters since fictional characters are currently very repetitive. Zayland will keep you on a wave of excitement and ecstasy.”

Published by Page Publishing, Obed A. Osorio Sánchez’s new book Zayland will intrigue readers with its action-packed scenes and dramatic climaxes that show the overwhelming capacity of the human nature to stay resilient in the face of adversity.

Consumers who wish to be thrilled with science fiction and learn what lengths humankind will traverse to thrive can purchase Zayland 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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Highly Anticipated 2021 Acura TLX Set To Arrive at Dealerships Late September

August 20, 2020

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Highly Anticipated 2021 Acura TLX Set To Arrive at Dealerships Late September; Packing More Power and Features for $37,500

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Acura TLX is set to launch nationwide September 28^th as the quickest, best-handling and most well-appointed sedan in the brand’s 35-year history. Built upon a model-exclusive body structure and chassis architecture, the 2021 TLX 2.0T will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,500¹, an increase of $1,300 over the outgoing 3.5-liter V6-powered TLX. Acura’s torque vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) system is available on all trims for an additional $2,000. The TLX Type S, with Acura’s new 3.0-liter V6 Turbo and standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, arrives next spring well-equipped in the low to mid $50,000s.

Complementing its stunning new design and athletic stance, the TLX’s new 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC^® Turbo delivers more peak torque (+13 lb.-ft.) than the outgoing 3.5-liter V6, with a dramatic increase at the low end of the rev range (+48 lb.-ft. @ 1,500 rpm). Compared to the outgoing entry 2.4L model, the new TLX offers substantially more performance (+66 horsepower, +98 lb.-ft. peak torque) and major increases to technologies and premium amenities – establishing a new and more upmarket entry point for the Acura sedan.

Additional performance improvements for the 2021 TLX include a quick-shifting 10-speed transmission, sport-tuned chassis with double wishbone front suspension, NSX-derived electro-servo brake-by-wire technology, and available adaptive dampers.

Best-in-class technologies new to TLX include a new implementation of Acura’s True Touchpad Interface™ with a 10.2 inch HD center display, an available 17-speaker ELS STUDIO 3D^® premium audio system, and color and intensity adjustable LED interior ambient lighting with up to 27 IconicDrive™ themes. The new TLX expands on its standard AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies with the addition of Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) and Traffic Sign Recognition, as well as an industry first next-generation passenger front airbag designed to mitigate potential injury in more steeply angled frontal collisions.

More information on the 2021 Acura TLX is available here.

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)[2]	Two Wheel Drive	Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
2021 TLX 2.0T	$37,500	$39,500
2021 TLX 2.0T with Technology Package	$41,500	$43,500
2021 TLX 2.0T with A-Spec Package	$44,250	$46,250
2021 TLX 2.0T with Advance Package	$46,300	$48,300

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.

TLX Pricing and Feature Comparison

	2020 TLX 3.5L V6	2021 TLX 2.0T	2021 TLX Type S
MSRP	$36,200	$37,500	TBA
Engine	3.5-liter V6	2.0-liter Turbo	3.0-liter Turbo
Transmission	9-speed AT	10-speed AT	10-speed AT
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™	Available – 3^rdGen	Available – 4^th Gen	Standard – 4^th Gen
Peak Horsepower (SAE Net)	290 @ 6200 RPM	272 @ 6500 RPM	Est: 355
Peak Torque (SAE Net)	267 @ 4500 RPM	280 @ 1600-4500 RPM	Est: 354
Suspension	Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Four-Link	Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link	Front: Double Wishbone Rear: Five-Link
Electric Power Steering System	Rack-and-pinion EPS, Fixed ratio	Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio	Belt-driven EPS, Variable ratio
Braking System	Hydraulic Assist	Electro Servo	Electro Servo
Wheels and Tires	18-inch, 225/50 R18	18-inch, 235/50 R18	20-inch, 255/35 R20
KEY STANDARD FEATURES
Full-LED Exterior Lighting	•	•	•
User Interface	Dual Screen On Demand Multi-User Display	True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display	True Touchpad Interface with 10.2-inch HD display
Natural Language Voice Recognition	–	•	•
Acura Premium Audio	7 Speaker, 335 watts	10 Speaker, 350 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs	ELS Studio 3D^® 17 Speaker, 710 watts w/ Twin Telford™ Subs
CarPlay^® / Android Auto™ Integration	•	•	•
Integrated Dynamic System (IDS)	4-mode	4-mode with Individual Mode	5-mode with Individual Mode & Sport +
Power Front Seats	10-way Driver, 8-way Passenger, Heated	12-way Driver & Passenger, Heated	16-way Driver & Passenger, Heated & Ventilated
Idle Stop	–	•	•
Genuine Aluminum Trim	–	•	•
Next Generation Passenger Front Airbag	–	•	•
AcuraWatch™	•	•	•
Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)	–	•	•
Traffic Sign Recognition	–	•	•
4G LTE WiFi Hot Spot	–	•	•
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in.)	109.3	113.0 (+3.7)	113.0 (+3.7)
Length (in.)	191.7	194.6 (+2.9)	194.6 (+2.9)
Width (in.)	73.0	75.2 (+2.2)	75.2 (+2.2)
Height (in.)	57.0	56.4 (-0.6)	56.4 (-0.6)
Track (in.)	F: 62.8 / R: 63.1	F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5)	F: 64.0 (+1.2) / R: 64.6 (+1.5)
EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)	93.3	93.4 (+0.1)	93.4 (+0.1)
Cargo Volume	13.2	13.5 (+0.3)	13.5 (+0.3)

2021 TLX Packages and Feature Details

	TLX 2.0T
Features	TLX	Technology Package	A-Spec Package	Advance Package	TLX Type S
PERFORMANCE
2.0-Liter Turbo	•	•	•	•
3.0-Liter Turbo V6					•
10-Speed Automatic Transmission	•	•	•	•	•
NSX-derived Electro-Servo Brake System	•	•	•	•	•
Brembo Performance Brake System					•
Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) with Individual Mode	•	•	•	•	Adds Sport +
Adaptive Damper System (ADS)				•	•
Remote Engine Start with vehicle feedback				•
EXTERIOR
Full-LED Exterior Lighting	•	•	•	•	•
18 x 8.0″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels	•
19 x 8.5″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels		•	•	•
20 x 9.0″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels					•
Available Lightweight Wheels with High-Performance Summer Tires					•
235/50 R18 High-Performance All- Season Tires	•
255/40 R19 High-Performance All- Season Tires		•	•	•
255/35 R20 High-Performance All- Season, Available Summer Tires					•
Exterior Sport Appearance Package			•		•
Smart Entry (Front Doors)	•
Smart Entry (All Doors)		•	•	•	•
LED Fog Lights			•	•
Power Folding Mirrors with Puddle Light				•
Surround View Camera System				•
Rain-Sensing Wipers				•
Front Windshield Wiper De-Icer				•
INTERIOR
Acura Sport Seats with 12-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory	•	•	•
Acura Sport Seats with 16-way Power Adjustment and Driver-Position Memory				•	•
Leatherette Trimmed Seating Surfaces	•
Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces		•		•
Milano Leather Trimmed Seating Surfaces with Ultrasuede^®Inserts			•		•
Heated Front Seats	•	•
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats			•	•	•
Heated Rear Outboard Seats				•
Heated Steering Wheel				•
Genuine Aluminum Trim	•	•	•		•
Authentic Open-Pore Wood Trim				•
True Touchpad Interface™ (TTI) with 10.2-inch High-Mounted HD Display	•	•	•	•	•
Head Up Display (HUD), 10.5-inch				•
Natural Language Voice Recognition	•	•	•	•	•
Apple CarPlay^® / Android Auto™ Integration	•	•	•	•	•
Acura Navigation System with 3D View		•	•	•	•
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™		•	•	•	•
GPS-Linked Climate Control		•	•	•	•
10-Speaker Premium Audio with Twin Telford™ Subwoofers	•
13-Speaker ELS STUDIO^® Premium Audio		•
17-Speaker ELS STUDIO 3D^® Premium Audio			•	•	•
Interior Sport Appearance Package			•		•
LED Ambient Interior Lighting	•
IconicDrive™ LED Ambient Interior Lighting		•	•	•	•
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSITIVE
AcuraWatch^® with Traffic Jam Assist	•	•	•	•	•
Next-Generation Passenger Front Airbag	•	•	•	•	•
Blind Spot Information (BSI)		•	•	•	•
Rear Cross-Traffic Monitor		•	•	•	•
Front and Rear Parking Sensors		•	•	•	•

¹ Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excluding tax, license, registration, $1,025 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excluding tax, license, registration, $1,025 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

Highly Anticipated 2021 Acura TLX Set To Arrive at Dealerships Late September; Packing More Performance and Features for $37,500

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NIH Study Suggests Opioid Use Linked to Pregnancy Loss, Lower Chance of Conception

August 20, 2020

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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Opioid use among women trying to conceive may be associated with a lower chance of pregnancy, suggests a National Institutes of Health study. Moreover, opioid use in early pregnancy may be associated with a greater chance of pregnancy loss. The study appears in Epidemiology.

“Our findings indicate that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should, along with their physicians, consider the potential effects opioids may have on their ability to conceive or sustain a pregnancy,” said Kerry Flannagan, Ph.D., the primary author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher in the Division of Intramural Population Health Research at NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

According to the authors, much of the research on prescription opioid use has focused on the effects of drug dependency. Little information exists on non-habitual, periodic opioid use around the time of conception and early in pregnancy.

The researchers analyzed data from the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction (EAGeR) trial, which investigated low-dose aspirin as a treatment to prevent pregnancy loss. Participants were women from 18 to 40 years old with a history of one or two pregnancy losses. Women were followed for six monthly cycles if they did not get pregnant and throughout pregnancy if they did. The women provided urine samples, which were analyzed for various prescription opioids.

Of the 1,228 women in the study, 226 (18%) had used opioids while trying to conceive and 33 (5%) of 685 women who became pregnant had used opioids in early pregnancy. None tested positive for methadone or buprenorphine, typically used to treat opioid dependence.

Opioid use before conception was associated with a 29% lower chance of achieving pregnancy during a given monthly cycle, compared to women who had not used opioids. Among the women who became pregnant, those who used opioids around the time of conception were 1.5 times as likely to have a miscarriage as women who had not. Women who used opioids in the first four weeks of pregnancy were more than twice as likely to have a miscarriage. Women who used opioids in weeks four through eight of pregnancy were 2.5 times as likely to have a miscarriage.

The authors called for additional research on how opioid use affects fertility and early pregnancy. They added that until more is known, patients and physicians should evaluate the potential risks and benefits of opioids for pain management among women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, including those undergoing assisted reproduction procedures that may involve opioid treatment to manage pain.

Reference
Flannagan, KS et al. Is opioid use safe in women trying to conceive? Epidemiology. 2020.

About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): NICHD leads research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all. For more information, visit https://www.nichd.nih.gov.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit https://www.nih.gov.

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Dating App Chispa and Voto Latino Partner To Ignite And Unite Latinxs And Promote Voter Registration

August 20, 2020

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Dating App Chispa and Voto Latino Partner To Ignite And Unite Latinxs And Promote Voter Registration

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chispa, the #1 dating app made for US Latinx millennial singles with over 3 million downloads, has teamed up with Voto Latino, the grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, to help ignite and unite their community to register to vote, choose their candidate, and make their voice heard.

The 2020 election is set-up to be a breakout year for Latinxs as they make up the largest minority group of eligible voters. Census Bureau survey data found that Latinx turnout in the previous election wasn’t that different from prior years, but Latinx turnout in the 2018 midterms was 40.4%, a 50% increase over the 2014 midterms. The combination of Latinx voters making up a larger share of the electorate and turning out in higher numbers could have a huge impact in 2020, especially in the many states where the Latinx population is rising. With less than 75 days until Election Day, Chispa and Voto Latino are collaborating to make sure the community is heard and to help connect based on important issues, educate, and fire up Latinx millennials on Chispa to register to vote and turn out on November 3, 2020.

Inspired by Chispa’s brand promise of creating unity through culture, and aligned with the mission of igniting meaningful connections, through this partnership, Chispa and Voto Latino’s extensive resources will help mobilize eligible Latinos to register and vote. Additionally, Chispa users will be able to swipe right and connect based on like-minded issues and topics that are at the core of the upcoming election.

“This will be the first election in which millennials and Gen Zers outnumber Baby Boomers in the electorate,” said María Teresa Kumar, president and CEO of Voto Latino. “Chispa’s audience is our audience and with their help, our outreach to and activation of young Latinx voters will be that much more impactful. We’re thrilled to partner with Chispa because we must all work together to inform and excite Americans to vote in November.”

“We are very excited to kick off our partnership with Voto Latino, as we know that our audiences are very similar and passionate about making a difference in this election cycle. By providing voter registration and turnout resources, and allowing our users to connect based on issues on the ballot, we hope to foster meaningful conversations and ultimately, strong connections amongst US Latinx singles,” said Julia Estacolchic, Head of Chispa Marketing.

In addition to the partnership, Chispa recently conducted a survey to gauge top issues amongst single Latinxs this election cycle. Key takeaways were as follows:

61% of single Latinx Chispa users are registered to vote, over-indexing the total number of US Latinxs registered to vote at 53.7%
Single Latinx Chispa users are more open-minded when it comes to political affiliation though very passionate about certain issues (it is important for them to connect with people who are passionate about like-minded issues over just political party)

63% of Chispa users do not think political affiliation is an important factor when picking a long-term partner; only 12% consider differing political affiliation a deal-breaker.
25% think political affiliation is a conversation starter.
Top issues on the ballot this election amongst Chispa members include: immigration, jobs and the economy, and racial and gender equality.

With these insights in mind and to help drive the campaign, Chispa will activate their users in-app by providing tools to take action through culturally relevant curated content through the following beginning early September:

Co-branded Voto Latino and Chispa voter registration page
Voter registration resources
In-app profile badges to spark conversation about key issues while connecting with a potential match

Chispa is the largest dating app made for US Latinos, with over 3 million downloads and the goal of helping Latinos create new connections with singles from similar backgrounds, cultures, and communities. Chispa is a Match Affinity dating app created in 2017 by Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), a leading provider of dating products designed to increase users’ likelihood of finding a meaningful connection, like Tinder, Match, Hinge, OkCupid, and more. The Chispa app is available on the iOS App Store and Google Play, both in English and Spanish. For more information visit www.chispa-app.com and follow @ChispaApp on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Voto Latino is a grassroots political organization focused on educating and empowering a new generation of Latinx voters, as well as creating a more robust and inclusive democracy. Through innovative digital campaigns, culturally relevant programs and authentic voices, we shepherd the Latinx community towards the full realization of its political power.

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CVS Health Expands COVID-19 Testing Capabilities By Adding 77 Additional Drive-Thru Test Sites in Florida

August 20, 2020

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WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an ongoing effort to help slow the spread of the virus, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today expanded its COVID-19 testing program by deploying 77 additional test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Florida. The opening of these new test sites on Friday, August 21 add to the 221 locations previously opened in Florida.

The 77 additional test sites opening across the state this week are among the more than 1,900 locations CVS Health has opened since May and expand the company’s overall testing capacity.

In addition to increasing the number of drive-thru sites, CVS Health has expanded its network of independent third-party lab partners in an effort to help improve turnaround time for the delivery of test results. Given the steps CVS Health has taken, the majority of test results across the country will generally be available within 2-5 days.

“Our national scale and local community presence enable us to uniquely expand people’s access to safe and effective COVID-19 testing options and respond to a need for increased testing capacity,” said Emmanuel Kolady, Senior Vice President, CVS Health. “We remain grateful to our frontline colleagues who make these testing sites possible and whose dedication has allowed us to keep our stores and MinuteClinics open for customers seeking supplies and patients who need care.”

Self-swab tests are no cost to patients and will be available to individuals meeting CDC criteria, in addition to state and age guidelines.¹ Patients must register in advance at CVS.com to schedule an appointment. Patients will be required to stay in their cars and will be directed to the pharmacy drive-thru window or a location in the parking lot at a few stores, where they will be provided with a test kit and given instructions, and a CVS Pharmacy team member will observe the self-swab process to ensure it is done properly.

Testing will not take place inside any retail locations, and CVS Pharmacy, HealthHUB and MinuteClinic will continue to serve customers and patients.

The additional testing sites in Florida include:

CVS Pharmacy, 277 West State Road 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
CVS Pharmacy, 24800 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
CVS Pharmacy, 12080 South Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
CVS Pharmacy, 5403 University Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34201
CVS Pharmacy, 5310 45th Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203
CVS Pharmacy, 909 East Lumsden Road, Brandon, FL 33511
CVS Pharmacy, 1003 Santa Barbara Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL 33991
CVS Pharmacy, 700 W. Norvell Bryant Highway, Citrus Hills, FL 34442
CVS Pharmacy, 4405 US Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34711
CVS Pharmacy, 1640 US Highway 27, Clermont, FL 34714
CVS Pharmacy, 4550 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
CVS Pharmacy, 4650 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Coconut Creek, F 33073
CVS Pharmacy, 49581 Highway 27, Davenport, FL 33837
CVS Pharmacy, 39902 Highway 27, Davenport, FL 33837
CVS Pharmacy, 2920 Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314
CVS Pharmacy, 1891 LPGA Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
CVS Pharmacy, 1995 North C.R. 19A, Eustis, FL 32726
CVS Pharmacy, 24450 State Route 44, Eustis, FL 32726
CVS Pharmacy, 11300 State Road 82, Fort Myers, FL 33905
CVS Pharmacy, 9170 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912
CVS Pharmacy, 7581 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908
CVS Pharmacy, 16961 Alico Mission Way, Fort Myers, FL 33908
CVS Pharmacy, 1081 Beal Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
CVS Pharmacy, 2303 SW 75th Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
CVS Pharmacy, 1621 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
CVS Pharmacy, 800 North Orange Avenue, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
CVS Pharmacy, 901 North Federal Highway US Rt 1, Hollywood, FL 33109
CVS Pharmacy, 28740 South Dixie Highway, Homestead, FL 33033
CVS Pharmacy, 24799 SW 112th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33032
CVS Pharmacy, 9509 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32257
CVS Pharmacy, 900 East Main Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054
CVS Pharmacy, 283 SW Baya Drive, Lake City, FL 32025
CVS Pharmacy, 2536 US Highway 92, East Lakeland, FL 33801
CVS Pharmacy, 1005 South Ohio Avenue, Live Oak, FL 32064
CVS Pharmacy, 5590 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
CVS Pharmacy, 12650 SW 88 Street, Miami, FL 33186
CVS Pharmacy, 2393 SW 67th Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
CVS Pharmacy, 5748 SW 40th Street South, Miami, FL 33155
CVS Pharmacy, 3700 NW 199 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33169
CVS Pharmacy, 16001 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027
CVS Pharmacy, 8901 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33025
CVS Pharmacy, 5585 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 34116
CVS Pharmacy, 6800 Collier Boulevard, Naples, FL 34114
CVS Pharmacy, 7380 Davis Boulevard, Naples, FL 34104
CVS Pharmacy, 11500 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654
CVS Pharmacy, 6042 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34476
CVS Pharmacy, 1720 W Highway 326, Ocala, FL 34475
CVS Pharmacy, 1551 County Road 220, Orange Park, FL 32073
CVS Pharmacy, 13960 Landstar Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32824
CVS Pharmacy, 7001 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando, FL 32835
CVS Pharmacy, 9975 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32825
CVS Pharmacy, 7665 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32818
CVS Pharmacy, 3502 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
CVS Pharmacy, 4974 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32806
CVS Pharmacy, 8981 Conroy Windemere Road, Orlando, FL 32835
CVS Pharmacy, 1030 Lockwood Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32756
CVS Pharmacy, 4500 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33401
CVS Pharmacy, 1701 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
CVS Pharmacy, 5301 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32505
CVS Pharmacy, 3 S Pompano Parkway, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
CVS Pharmacy, 7120 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
CVS Pharmacy, 2873 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
CVS Pharmacy, 3724 84th Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34243
CVS Pharmacy, 7563 SE Maricamp Rd., Silver Springs Shore, FL 34472
CVS Pharmacy, 301 3rd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
CVS Pharmacy, 3426 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
CVS Pharmacy, 5345 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709
CVS Pharmacy, 845 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
CVS Pharmacy, 17817 SE 109th Avenue, Summerfield, FL 34491
CVS Pharmacy, 5670 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
CVS Pharmacy, 10004 W. McNab Road, Tamarac, FL 33321
CVS Pharmacy, 6900 North University Drive, Tamarac, FL 33321
CVS Pharmacy, 2725 North MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607
CVS Pharmacy, 3102 West Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611
CVS Pharmacy, 15499 North Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618
CVS Pharmacy, 1820 Cheney Highway, Titusville, FL 32780
CVS Pharmacy, 6846 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411

A complete list of CVS Pharmacy drive-thru test sites can be found here.

More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic is available at the company’s frequently updated COVID-19 resource center.

For downloadable COVID-19 testing media assets, including photos, video and interviews with CVS Health executives, please visit the Media Resource Center.

¹COVID-19 tests are no cost to patients with insurance or through a program for the uninsured funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

About CVS Health
CVS Health employees are united around a common goal of becoming the most consumer-centric health company. We’re evolving based on changing consumer needs and meeting people where they are, whether that’s in the community at one of our nearly 10,000 local touchpoints, in the home, or in the palm of their hand. Our newest offerings – from HealthHUB® locations that are redefining what a pharmacy can be, to innovative programs that help manage chronic conditions – are designed to create a higher-quality, simpler and more affordable experience. Learn more about how we’re transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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