Approaching the Last Weekend before Taxes are Due Wednesday, July 15: United Ways of California says ‘It’s Not Too Late to Do Your Taxes, Free, with Expert Guidance’

July 10, 2020

United Ways of California, with assistance from VITA volunteers and online portals like MyFreeTaxes.org, helps people like Ivonne Sonato-Vega prepare taxes for free and apply for tax credits -- with virtual options during COVID-19: “Once you live check-by-check it is hard to save...having that money there, it motivates you.”

LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — During these especially financially pressing times, United Ways of California is providing a free way to make a stressful task much less difficult. United Ways of California continues to build resiliency and financial security for vulnerable populations and hard-working, lower-income Californians by establishing and amplifying critical resources. Visit MyFreeTaxes.org to get help with tax filings which are due next week, postmarked on or before Wednesday, July 15, to get connected to services that provide free, virtual assistance to those who still need to do their taxes. Additionally, you can text TAXES to 211 211 to get guidance.

While July 15 is the deadline to file a tax return and pay federal taxes, if you don’t request an extension and/or pay by July 15, you may be hit with penalties and interest due on the amount you owe. It is still a good idea to file and pay sooner than later. You can still apply for an additional extension to file federal taxes until October 15 and for California state taxes you have an automatic extension to file the return. If you are getting a refund, the penalty to file is not assessed and you can file and claim a refund for up to three years for the federal and four years for the state from the due date. Several VITA sites, partners, subgrantees, MyFreeTaxes.org will continue to operate until October 15, 2020.

“When the tax deadline was extended back in March due to COVID-19, most Californians breathed a sigh of relief, but now as they head into the last remaining weekend to prepare taxes before they are due Wednesday, July 15, some Californians aren’t feeling prepared due to complications brought on by the pandemic,” says Peter Manzo, president and CEO of United Ways of California. “We can help; it’s not too late,” he added.

United Ways of California and its network of 30 United Way members enables Californians to put unspent tax preparation money back into necessities. United Ways can even assist people with tax credits – all at absolutely no cost to the participant.

Stephanie Bray, president and CEO, United Way California Capital Region stated, “United Way’s Free Tax Prep program not only saves them preparer fees, it puts money back in their pockets through refundable tax credits, like the CalEITC. Many people may not even know they are eligible, and or some families, receiving $6,500 in federal and CalEITC tax credits can make a huge difference in their ability to feed their children, stay in their homes and more.”

No one should pay to prepare and file their federal and state tax returns during a global pandemic which has left millions unemployed. Two out of five Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recipients with $500 or less in the bank spent half of their stimulus monies within 10 days of receipt. Tax preparation and filing even through the least expensive Do-It-Yourself private sector options cost families already struggling to meet basic needs, several hundred dollars. This price tag only increases as entrepreneurial, independent contract, and gig economy earnings are reported. Free tax preparation and filing for both federal and state returns help those struggling to balance budgets. As a nonprofit organization, United Way’s only interest is to help low to middle-income households earn, keep, and save more.

MyFreeTaxes.org also promises to never share or sell personal information to third parties without consent, so users can rest assured their information stays safe.

Now more than ever, it is clear how vital it is for all individuals to have financial resiliency and doing taxes plays a significant role in that. Through community partnerships and local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs, its MyFreeTaxes.org website, and texting options United Ways of California are providing several ways to aid Californians with their taxes in a free, quick, and trustworthy way.

About United Ways of California:

United Ways of California improves health, education and financial results for low-income children and families by enhancing and coordinating the advocacy and community impact work of California’s 30 local United Ways. United Ways of California was formed in 2008 by California’s local United Ways seeking to work together to educate state and national leaders about policy issues affecting community impact goals in health, education, and financial stability.

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Nino Bravo Returns To The #1 Spot–47 Years Later in The Most Unexpected Way Alongside Pinky Dread

July 10, 2020

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MIAMI, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Who could have imagined that almost half a century after becoming an international hit, Nino Bravo’s song “Un Beso y una Flor”, would climb the charts again, this time on a brand-new English version and in the style of reggae? Such is the magic of music. The one who is giving new life to one of the most romantic and best-selling songs of the early ’70s is PINKY DREAD, aka George Henry.

The new version of “Un Beso y Una Flor” is titled “GOT TO LEAVE“. The song has been embedded in the Jamaican artist’s DNA since childhood, even without understanding a single word, thanks to the multicultural influence of his mother, Hortense Ellis, known as “The First Lady of the Songs of Jamaica“. “One of the songs that I always listened to thanks to her was ‘Un Beso y una Flor’ by Nino Bravo, so when the producers of my new album, of Hispanic heritage, began to explore the possibility of recording something in Spanish, I immediately thought of the song and translated it,” affirmed the artist from Jamaica. In fact, the new English version was approved by the original songwriters José Luis Armenteros and Pablo Herrero.

George Henry was born and raised amid the music and art in Jamaica. His mother worked with Lee “Scratch” Perry, Sly Dunbar & Robbie Shakespeare, among others. He is also the nephew of legendary singer-songwriter Alton Ellis, the godfather of Rocksteady.

Earlier this year, PINKY DREAD signed a contract with Music Brokers for a series of singles that led him to collaborate with Sublime Reggae Kings, Sarah Menescal, and Jamaican Reggae Cuts. Those songs have provided him with a steady audience of almost 30,000 monthly listeners. Pinky Dread’s new project rescues and reinvents reggae, synonymous with peace, joy and “good vibes” … just what the world needs now.

About Music Brokers:
Music Brokers is the largest independent label in Latin America. With offices in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico and the United States. The company’s roster includes artists such as Karen Souza, Sarah Menescal, Ituana and Amazonics; and successful compilations like Bossa N’Stones, Jazz and 80s and Vintage Café.

Listen to “Got To Leave”:
https://orcd.co/pinky-dread-got-to-leave

His Catalog:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Y876qrI6O3kItxH3ycwaQ?si=MBhvdkjITjyctuwicaneAA

US Hispanic Media:
The Dream Team Agency
[email protected]

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(Español) Nino Bravo regresa al #1 luego de 47 años de la manera más curiosa y en el lugar menos esperado junto a Pinky Dread

July 10, 2020

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Suzet Leyva Gonzalez’s New Book El Libro De Marcos Y Los Mundos Perdidos, A Mystical Novel Of A Journey Through The Perspective Of A Lost Deity And A Doubting Child

July 10, 2020

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LANSING, Michigan, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El Libro de Marcos y los Mundos Perdidos was created by Suzet Leyva Gonzalez. Suzet is an author from Cuba who graduated in Russian and Spanish language and literature. She currently lives in Michigan.

Gonzalez said this about her book: “This book is a deep journey into the mind of a forgotten god, an escape to the world of dreams within the mind of a child who does not want to accept his reality. Sometimes the creation beats the creator.”

Published by Page Publishing, Suzet Leyva Gonzalez’s new book El Libro de Marcos y los Mundos Perdidos will embark the readers on a thought-provoking path of philosophies and circumstances that prove how mundaneness supersedes divinity in certain dribbles of time.

Consumerscan purchase El Libro de Marcos y los Mundos Perdidos 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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Suzet Leyva Gonzalez’s New Book El Libro De Marcos Y Los Mundos Perdidos, A Mystical Novel Of A Journey Through The Perspective Of A Lost Deity And A Doubting Child

July 10, 2020

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LANSING, Michigan, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El Libro de Marcos y los Mundos Perdidos was created by Suzet Leyva Gonzalez. Suzet is an author from Cuba who graduated in Russian and Spanish language and literature. She currently lives in Michigan.

Gonzalez said this about her book: “This book is a deep journey into the mind of a forgotten god, an escape to the world of dreams within the mind of a child who does not want to accept his reality. Sometimes the creation beats the creator.”

Published by Page Publishing, Suzet Leyva Gonzalez’s new book El Libro de Marcos y los Mundos Perdidos will embark the readers on a thought-provoking path of philosophies and circumstances that prove how mundaneness supersedes divinity in certain dribbles of time.

Consumerscan purchase El Libro de Marcos y los Mundos Perdidos 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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Mariah Matsushima’s New Book Mi Definición De Miedo, An Alluring Read That Mirrors One’s Deepest Fears And Ushers In Triumph Over Dread

July 10, 2020

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NEW YORK, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Mi Definición de Miedo was created by Mariah Matsushima. Mariah is an author and chef who came from Mexico, where she studied decorative arts, tailoring and fashion design, social work, and psychology.

Mariah said this about her book: “Mi Definición de Miedo is a small mirror where at least one of your fears will be reflected. You can open up and find yourself.

Don’t let your fears run your life, give yourself a chance to be the star of your story. Even with all the things you have to face there is always more than one hope, do not keep in the drawer everything you could achieve if you let go of your fears.

In your life you rule and only you decide each step you take. Ask the Creator for his blessing, to decide wisely, be sure that you will act correctly.”

Published by Page Publishing, Mariah Matsushima’s new book Mi Definición de Miedo will guide readers in their journey to discerning their hidden anxieties that ultimately paves a path for courage and wisdom to reign and vanquish their iniquities.

Consumers who wish to be liberated from terror and understand the true meaning of faith in times of alarm can purchase Mi Definición de Miedo 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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Mariah Matsushima’s New Book Mi Definición De Miedo, An Alluring Read That Mirrors One’s Deepest Fears And Ushers In Triumph Over Dread

July 10, 2020

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NEW YORK, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Mi Definición de Miedo was created by Mariah Matsushima. Mariah is an author and chef who came from Mexico, where she studied decorative arts, tailoring and fashion design, social work, and psychology.

Mariah said this about her book: “Mi Definición de Miedo is a small mirror where at least one of your fears will be reflected. You can open up and find yourself.

Don’t let your fears run your life, give yourself a chance to be the star of your story. Even with all the things you have to face there is always more than one hope, do not keep in the drawer everything you could achieve if you let go of your fears.

In your life you rule and only you decide each step you take. Ask the Creator for his blessing, to decide wisely, be sure that you will act correctly.”

Published by Page Publishing, Mariah Matsushima’s new book Mi Definición de Miedo will guide readers in their journey to discerning their hidden anxieties that ultimately paves a path for courage and wisdom to reign and vanquish their iniquities.

Consumers who wish to be liberated from terror and understand the true meaning of faith in times of alarm can purchase Mi Definición de Miedo 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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(Español) El Honda Civic Type R de Edición Limitada de 2021 fija un récord en el Circuito de Suzuka

July 9, 2020

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The 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition stormed to a new front-wheel drive track record at Suzuka Circuit, Honda’s Formula 1 racetrack in Japan, with a time of 2 minutes 23.993 seconds. Originally built as a test facility for Honda, the 3.6-mile Suzuka track’s figure-8 configuration today is known worldwide as a highlight of the Formula 1 season as a driver and fan favorite.

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2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Sets Suzuka Track Record

July 9, 2020

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TORRANCE, Calif., July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition stormed to a new front-wheel drive track record at Suzuka Circuit, Honda’s Formula 1 racetrack in Japan, with a time of 2 minutes 23.993 seconds. Originally built as a test facility for Honda, the 3.6-mile Suzuka track’s figure-8 configuration today is known worldwide as a highlight of the Formula 1 season as a driver and fan favorite.

Piloted by Super GT Series racer Takuya Izawa, the Type R Limited Edition achieved its record-breaking lap during final performance evaluations in February using a development car built to final European production specifications, with no modifications or performance enhancements. Video capturing the record breaking lap through in-car footage is available here, with a separate video of the development crew working on the Type R at the track here.

“The Type R Limited Edition reflects Honda’s dedication to refining the essence and driving pleasure of Type R as a sports car and exceeding the expectations of our customers,” said Civic Type R Project Leader Hideki Kakinuma. “The engineering team and I embraced a racing spirit that has been passed down for generations, and it’s this strong passion that’s driving the evolution of the Civic Type R towards becoming the ideal sports car. Now the “advanced” Type R that I envisioned at the beginning of this development is a reality and I am overwhelmed by the result and how our efforts have been rewarded.”

The 2021 Type R Limited Edition for the U.S. market is the ultimate street-legal, track-focused variant of Honda’s legendary Civic Type R, with significant measures taken to reduce weight and improve handling performance. Just 600 will be available when it launches in the U.S. later this year, exclusively painted in new Phoenix Yellow Pearl with contrasting gloss black accents on the roof and mirrors, and a dark chrome Civic badge. Inside, each Type R Limited Edition will feature an individually numbered serial plate denoting the vehicle’s original country of sale. The U.S.-spec Type R Limited Edition differs from the European version by retaining air conditioning, Honda Sensing®, and the Display Audio system.

2021 Civic Type R Limited Edition mechanical upgrades from the standard Type R for the U.S. market include: Lightweight, forged aluminum wheels from acclaimed manufacturer BBS (18 lbs. unsprung weight reduction); Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for improved traction and handling grip; dampers optimized for the new wheel/tire package; recalibrated steering for finer control and feedback; and further weight reduction of 28.2 lbs. through measures such as strategic reduction of sound-deadening materials.

In addition to its unique touches, the Type R Limited Edition shares most of the updates that debuted on the 2020 Civic Type R, including freshened front and rear exterior styling, a larger grille and revised radiator design for improved engine cooling, an Alcantara™-wrapped steering wheel, and a new shifter with a restyled knob, plus the Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies.

Under the hood, the Type R Limited Edition draws power from the same race-bred 2.0-liter VTEC^®Turbo engine, putting out a peak 306-horsepower (SAE net) and 295 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net), with power delivered to the front wheels through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differential.

The substantial power and torque is effectively managed by Type R’s dual axis strut front suspension system which virtually eliminates torque steer while allowing geometry optimized for maximum cornering performance.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Insight hybrid-electric sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, and the Clarity series.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2019, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.

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Addiction Medicine Fellowship Brings More Substance Abuse Treatment to Community Settings

July 9, 2020

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BRONX, New York, July 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Every six hours, a person dies from a drug overdose in New York City, with more deaths in the Bronx than any other borough. COVID-19 has made the overdose epidemic even more dangerous because many people feel isolated and uncomfortable going to hospitals to get care.

To ensure people get the substance use disorder treatment they need, Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine have been awarded a $4 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to train physicians in addiction medicine and strengthen relationships with community partners. The Montefiore-Einstein Addiction Medicine Fellowship, started in 2019, continues to expand our commitment to advancing substance use disorder treatment in the Bronx community.

“We are proud of our long-established programs, but now more than ever, we need to increase the number of physicians equipped to treat those with substance use disorders and our presence in community-based settings,” said Shadi Nahvi, M.D., M.S., director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship program at Montefiore and Einstein, and associate professor of medicine and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Einstein.

The five-year HHS grant will fund an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-addiction medicine fellowship program to train new doctors on a team approach which includes nurses, counselors, social workers, nursing homes, pharmacists and community-based organizations so treatment can start as early as possible, regardless of where people are seeking help.

Training will occur at clinical settings like the Montefiore Einstein Division of Substance Abuse and the Montefiore Buprenorphine Treatment Network, which for decades been a leader in using medication to support treatment of opioid and alcohol abuse disorders and providing primary care.

The fellows will then complete their training at organizations like New York Harm Reduction Educators, which provides safe syringes and engages people who use drugs. Additionally, the fellows will partner with community groups, including BronxWorks, the Harm Reduction Coalition, the Osborne Association, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to improve care.

By having clinicians in community locations that provide critical services like food and shelter, Montefiore doctors can prescribe buprenorphine to prevent withdrawal and block the pleasurable effects of using opioids and be primary care doctors when needed, treating conditions such as HIV and Hepatitis C.

“Our hope is that by partnering closely with our community, our addiction medicine fellows can become change agents – and rethink how to deliver the best care possible during this pandemic and well into the future,” said Dr. Nahvi.

About Montefiore Health System

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

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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

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