CBT College continues to hold hybrid classes during the Fall semester

August 31, 2020

MIAMI, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, CBT College started today the Fall semester via a hybrid academic model. This learning approach allows students to get hands-on training in the recently updated College’s labs while receiving the lectures through the latest online resources.

Founded in 1988 by Gladys and Fernando Llerena, CBT College is a trade and vocational school that offers career training in Electricity, Refrigeration, Construction, Information Technology, and Health Information Management, among others. For the past 31 years, the school has evolved into a premier technical accredited and military-friendly institution with three campuses in Hialeah, Cutler Bay, and Flagler St. in Miami, Florida.

“None of us expected to live in a time like this,” said Mrs. Gladys Llerena, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors. “But besides these challenges produced by COVID-19, we are working together to continue reinforcing the Vision and Mission of CBT College. Now we are going for the upcoming 2020 Fall semester with better curriculum and technology techniques to fulfill our students’ expectations and improve our student’s outcomes.” Mrs. Llerena also highlighted the continued effort of the faculty and the staff “on this endless process of learning the new technology that will benefit our students and our community.”

With their students in mind and after four months of completely online distance education, “CBT College decided to transition from a fully online platform to a hybrid approach once it was allowed by Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida execution orders,” remarked Luis Llerena, President & CEO of CBT College. “We began offering lab training as of July 6th and continued to deliver the lecture portion using online platforms. As per CDC guidelines, we continue following social distancing and sanitizing practices throughout all our facilities,” he added.

The hybrid learning and teaching approach consists of a combination of remote and residential (in person) training, a type of education key in the line of the school’s academic model and success in teaching technology and trades-related careers. “For CBT College, most classes have a lecture component that is delivered online, while the hands-on portion of the class is delivered using the campus’s physical facilities,” said Hector Duenas, Director of Academic Operations. For online delivery, CBT has implemented a variety of techniques that allow students and faculty to have synchronous and asynchronous sections. The labs are already updated to comply with current sanitary regulations.

According to Llerena and Duenas, CBT College surveyed the student population after the first two weeks of the hybrid implementation. 80% expressed that they are learning as much with the approach and 76% would prefer to continue taking classes using this format, so “CBT College has decided to continue the hybrid approach on a permanent learning modality,” Llerena announced.

“As per the faculty, their level of satisfaction is high, and the main reason is the decision from CBT College to start the lab hours at the campuses, which is a key factor for students’ satisfaction,” continued Duenas.

The implementation of the hybrid approach and the changes produced by the COVID 19 crisis came with its challenges. “CBT College enrolls students with diverse backgrounds, whose need is to find skills to better their current situation,” stated Monica Llerena, Corporate Communications Officer. “The hybrid approach will give students the flexibility to continue to support their current needs while being able to pursue the opportunities to Be More. It will prepare students to be a more versatile learner in this advancing technology era due to this new normal,” she said.

In this sense, CBT College provided laptops to students who did not have a computer at home to help the student population adopt the new learning modality and get through these difficult times. Also, the Career Services department provides placement support for those students who lost their job and informational resources that could assist their families (such as food banks and testing information). Mr. Luis Llerena also noted that “Students received a stimulus check from the CARES grant that CBT College applied for and received the funding to help and support our community.”

FACILITIES PREPARATION

During the past months, CBT College has prepared the facilities in their three campuses following the CDC and local government agencies’ regulations. Their goal is for the students, staff, and faculty to be safe and at the same time to use technology to their advantage.

Maricel Spezzacatena, Chief Operations Officer, stated that the planning contemplated both the residential and the online learning environments. “We separated stations in the labs with Plexi Glass to provide more protection to the students and divided big groups into smaller groups to ensure social distancing. Besides, we have a system where we measure the temperature of all students coming to the school and provide a sticker if they are clear, so the faculty can look at the sticker and allow them to enter class. We change the sticker color every day.”

CBT also set a particular protocol to track students with symptoms or with the virus. In this regard, Mrs. Spezzacatena highlighted that “We are thinking outside the box and putting new things in place so students are not behind if they cannot be part of the rotation due to the COVID 19. The last implementation was live classes in the lab environment. Our Lead Instructors, alongside our professors, are recording the classes and doing live sessions for those who cannot come in person, so they don’t get behind. Lastly, we have increased the cleaning in high traffic areas.”

Regarding the overall operation, Spezzacatena indicated that CBT College is adjusting to the current situations and finding solutions that allow their business to operate efficiently. “At the staff level, we are maximizing the use of our current CRM Software to allow students to complete enrollment online. We are also looking for new software to automate processes and create workflows so our departments can provide a more efficient service to our students.”

EMPATHY AND COMMUNICATIONS

During the pandemic, CBT College launched the #CBTCollegeCares campaign, focused on providing students and Alumni the resources they might need to continue studying while dealing with the “new normal.” In this respect, the leader of the campaign, Mrs. Monica Llerena, indicated that “Empathy and communication are two words that have multitudes of layers. To reach a layer of understanding and collaboration between our students and teams has been a lesson for us. It is inspiring to witness how resilience can run alongside determination during this pandemic. Launching new virtual platforms was pinnacle on our successful retention of students and connecting with our community.”

During the upcoming months, CBT College plans to continue presenting virtual events such as Virtual Job Fairs and Virtual Open Houses (both in English and Spanish) to engage with students, alumni and business partners. “We strictly abide by our vision and mission when making decisions about enriching our students and redefining our Campuses’ safety,” stated Mr. Llerena to finish ensuring that CBT College will intentionally continue to focus on their student’s best interest.

About CBT College:

CBT College provides career training through a hands-on learning approach within the construction, technology, and allied health fields at its three locations across Miami-Dade County (Cutler Bay, Flagler, and Hialeah.) Over the past 31 years, the organization has graduated thousands of students into the Miami-Dade County workforce throughout more than 70 graduation ceremonies. The College’s involvement with employers, local organizations, and strategic business initiatives has opened up plenty of opportunities for our current students and graduates.

CBT College is also listed as a Military-friendly school and participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, as well as is approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to participate in the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll International F-1 Visa students. The College is nationally accredited by ACICS, licensed by the Commission of Independent Education (CIE), and certified by the US Department of Education to receive Title IV funding.

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If You Were Injured By A Malfunctioning Takata Airbag, You May Still Be Eligible For Compensation Through The Special Master’s And Trustee’s Claim Process For Personal Injuries Or Wrongful Death.

August 31, 2020

BOSTON, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Professor Eric D. Green, Special Master for the Department of Justice’s Takata Airbag Individual Restitution Fund and Trustee of the Tort Compensation Trust Fund Created in the Takata Bankruptcy Cases.

Takata Defective Airbag Claims

Professor Eric D. Green, as Special Master and Trustee, announced a compensation program in May 2018 for individuals who have suffered or will suffer personal injury or wrongful death caused by the rupture or aggressive deployment of a Takata phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate airbag inflator (a “Takata Airbag Inflator Defect”). Under that program, claimants may seek compensation from the Department of Justice’s $125 million Individual Restitution Fund (“IRF”) and/or the approximately $140 million Takata Airbag Tort Compensation Trust Fund (“TATCTF”). The claim process is ongoing and eligible claimants still have time to act.

There are three types of claims that can be brought by individuals who suffered injury or wrongful death caused by a Takata Airbag Inflator Defect: (i) an “IRF Claim” against Takata for compensation from the IRF, the personal injury and wrongful death restitution fund overseen by the Special Master and established under the Restitution Order entered by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in connection with the Department of Justice’s criminal case against Takata, U.S. v. Takata Corporation, Case No. 16-cr-20810 (E.D. Mich.); (ii) a “Trust Claim” against Takata for compensation from the TATCTF, the personal injury and wrongful death trust fund overseen by the Trustee and established in connection with Takata’s Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, and (iii) a “POEM Claim” against a Participating Original Equipment Manufacturer (a “POEM;” presently the only POEM is Honda/Acura) for compensation from the POEM, which must be resolved through the TATCTF overseen by the Trustee.

Each of these three types of claims has its own eligibility requirements; however, each claim type covers only physical injuries and wrongful death resulting from a Takata Airbag Inflator Defect. Claims related to injuries or wrongful death caused by other airbag components — such as airbag failure to deploy, spontaneous airbag deployment, crash injuries unrelated to the inflator, or economic losses unrelated to physical injuries or death — are not covered by the three types of claims described above.

Individuals can access the claim forms, which include detailed instructions regarding how to file a claim, on the IRF website, www.takataspecialmaster.com, or on the TATCTF website, www.TakataAirbagInjuryTrust.com.

Oversight of the Claims Process and Resources for More Information

Professor Green was appointed by the District Court to serve as the Special Master overseeing IRF Claims and was appointed by the Bankruptcy Court to serve as the Trustee overseeing Trust Claims and POEM Claims.

For more information about eligibility requirements, filing deadlines and how to file a claim, please visit www.takataspecialmaster.com, www.TakataAirbagInjuryTrust.com, email [email protected], or call us toll-free at (888) 215-9544.

Contact: [email protected]

SOURCE Takata Special Master/Trustee

Minority children are the stars of a new children’s book

August 31, 2020

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “As a teacher I have experienced first-hand the faces of isolation on students who feel disconnected to the lessons and reading materials in their classrooms.”

This statement explains Carolyn Furlow’s motive as co-author of the new children’s book “The Sandbox: A Story of Inclusion and Embracing Differences,” which she wrote with her daughter Amelia Furlow.

In a spirit of love and high regard for all children, Carolyn and Amelia Furlow have created a series of stories which speaks to all children and allows them to feel connected to the stories they read in classrooms and at home.

“The world is a visible melting pot of beautiful children across the globe. Our stories reflect their presence and fosters acceptance and respect for differences,” they explained.

Amelia Furlow is a Marriage and Family intern. Recognizing a need for more diverse stories to be told within Children’s Books, she collaborated with her mother, Carolyn Furlow, to create a series that highlight the similarities as well as the individuality of human beings.

Carolyn Furlow received a Master of Arts degree in Creative Writing. “As a teacher, and mother of three and grandmother to one, I have discovered that children are more than likely to excel in their education when they read and identify with characters that look like them. The Sandbox is meant to celebrate the differences of all people,” she mentions.

The Foreword for the English version of The Sandbox was written by Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at Georgetown, University, and author of Tears We Cannot Stop, among other books.

“Concepts at the beginning of a life can carry through a person’s lifetime. That is why it is critical to address simple messages of kindness and respect on the onset of children’s development,” said Doctor Dyson.

The Foreword for the Spanish version of The Sandbox was written by the winner of two Emmy Awards, Ana Lilia Cruz Hollingsworth.

“Inclusion and respect for others should be a natural habit in our homes, and as parents we have an obligation to show our children the incredible richness of differences from their first years of life, and this book shares this beautiful message,” points Cruz.

The Sandbox is available in Print and Digital formats. Visit https://thesandboxmeetup.com/ for all the information.

For English contact:
Carolyn Furlow
(702) 747-0048
[email protected]

Para Español:
Vicente De La Cruz
[email protected]
(847) 942-9584

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True-Crime Forensics Cases TV Series Premieres on Ultra Tainment

August 31, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ultra Tainment, the HD Spanish-language pop culture channel that offers the best entertainment from Latin America and the United States, premieres Asesinato en la Mira (Spotlight Murder), an Austrian psychodrama-mystery TV series with the events of a real murder case with no happy ending, but for sure a roller-coaster news coverage.

Asesinato en la Mira (Spotlight Murder) is an eight-part crime reenactment series which combines the plot-driven narrative structure of a classic whodunit mystery, presented by the real investigators, crime scene technicians, and medical examiners in charge of the original cases. The unit investigation relates their impressions during the examination process and explains it step by step as a part of an exciting investigative journey.

Each episode is based on real murder case solved by the Vienna police. The real killers were convicted — hence the clear message of the series is that there is no perfect murder. At the end of the day, everyone makes a mistake. There is no happy ending. There is not even a sad ending, sometimes there is still no ending, but for sure there is always a vivid, exhaustive, and exhausting roller-coaster news coverage.

The series is a co-production by ORF and Interspot in association with Austrian Television Fund and Vienna Film Fund. The following true crime titles cover the nonfiction docuseries episodes of 42 minutes each: Deadly gamble, A perfect plan, frozen, missing, stab to heart, sadist, death cry, and lady-killer.

Ultra Tainment is owned and operated by Olympusat Inc., and it’s currently available on Claro and Hotwire Communications.

For more information on Ultra Tainment’s programming, including tune in dates and times, please visit olympusat/networks.com

Media Contact:

Jesús Piñango
Senior Director of News
[email protected]

SOURCE Ultra Tainment

Spanish Broadcasting System Schedules Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release And Conference Call

August 31, 2020

MIAMI, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (OTCQB: SBSAA) (the “Company”) announced that it will post its second quarter 2020 financial results on Monday, August 31, 2020. The quarterly earnings release and reporting package will be available on the Company’s website, at https://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/investor-relations/quarterly-reports by close of business on Monday, August 31, 2020.

The Company will host a webcast to discuss its second quarter 2020 financial results on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast can be found on the Company’s website at http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/webcasts-presentations. A replay of the webcast will also be available at http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/webcasts-presentations for seven days.

You may also access via teleconference by dialing 412-317-5441 ten minutes prior to its scheduled start time. There will also be a replay available through Wednesday, September 16, 2020 which can be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 (U.S) or 412-317-0088 (Int’l), passcode: 10147662.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 300 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Contacts:

Analysts and Investors		Analysts, Investors or Media
José I. Molina		Brad Edwards
Chief Financial Officer		The Plunkett Group
(305) 441-6901		(212) 739-6740

SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Dario Franchitti Returns to Indy Car Cockpit To Drive Honda Fastest Seat In Sports

August 28, 2020

Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and four-time series champion Dario Franchitti will return to the cockpit this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, as the former Indy car star takes the controls of Honda’s “Fastest Seat in Sports” two-seat Indy car prior to the start of Sunday’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the 1.25-mile oval.

MADISON, Ill., Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and four-time series champion Dario Franchitti will return to the cockpit this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway, as the former Indy car star takes the controls of Honda’s “Fastest Seat in Sports” two-seat Indy car prior to the start of Sunday’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the 1.25-mile oval.

St. Louis native Kerry Robinson, former left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and now a scout for the organization, will ride in the custom-built, Honda-powered, two-seat Indy car piloted by Franchitti at the World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri.

“I’m excited to get back behind the wheel of an Indy car, especially one with Honda power, although I certainly didn’t expect to have a passenger!” said Franchitti, who scored all of his 31 Indy car wins with Honda power. “It will be fun to return to the track here at St. Louis, since I believe this is the place where I led an Indy car race for the first time, back in 1997.”

Since his retirement in 2013, Franchitti has remained active in Indy car racing, serving as a driving coach and advisor at the Honda-powered Chip Ganassi Racing team, working with team drivers Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist and Marcus Ericsson.

Now in its 11th consecutive year, Honda’s Fastest Seat in Sports helps to kick off each NTT IndyCar Series® race throughout the season, giving athletes, celebrities and notable influencers an opportunity to experience the thrill of the Honda-powered two-seat Indy car. Recent participants include Nick Cannon, Lady Gaga, Channing Tatum, Kawhi Leonard and Julian Edelman.

At last weekend’s Indianapolis 500, the guest passenger was Honda-powered team owner and former Indy car champion Michael Andretti, who was driven by his father, Mario, while his son Marco led the 33-car starting field from the pole.

Honda also continues its commitment to IndyCar® this year as the automaker celebrates its 27^th consecutive year as a manufacturer to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES® and seeks the Manufacturers’ Championship for the third year in a row.

Live race coverage of the WWT Raceway INDYCAR doubleheader race weekend can be viewed on the NBC Sports Network, starting at 3 p.m. EDT both Saturday and Sunday. For more information about Honda’s racing programming, please visit http://hpd.honda.com.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO₂ emissions of any major full-line automaker in America, according to the latest data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord Hybrid, CR-V Hybrid, Insight hybrid-electric sedan, and the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 38 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2019, more than 90 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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The Home Depot Foundation Increases Disaster Response Commitment to $4 Million to Further Assist Communities Impacted by Hurricane Laura

August 28, 2020

ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot Foundation today announced that it is increasing its disaster response commitment for 2020 to $4 million to further support community relief and long-term rebuilding efforts in the states impacted by Hurricane Laura. These funds add an incremental $500,000 to those already in use by its nonprofit partners and previous in-kind donations in response to this and other storms that have occurred this year.

In partnership with its national nonprofit partners, including Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing, American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, All Hands and Hearts and ToolBank Disaster Services, The Home Depot Foundation and The Home Depot^® have activated warehouses across the country, mobilizing response teams to provide critical supplies to the affected areas.

As part of the hurricane relief efforts The Foundation is distributing relief kits assembled by associate volunteers in areas struck by Hurricane Laura and is supplying meals to local residents through its nonprofit partner, World Central Kitchen.

The company activated its disaster response command center on Wednesday to support stores, associates and communities in the path of Hurricane Laura, which is operating virtually to prioritize safety and social distancing. More than 250 associates from the company’s merchandising, operations, supply chain and other teams have been working around the clock to move truckloads of supplies to stores throughout the region, and will continue to do so, as needed.

“We’re extremely grateful that all of our stores were able to reopen quickly to continue providing for the needs of their communities,” said Hector Padilla, president of The Home Depot’s Southern Division. “We appreciate the work of our associates and our nonprofit partners to bring relief to those who have been impacted by this storm and other natural disasters across the U.S. this year.”

In California, where devastating wildfires have swept across the state, The Home Depot stores have also donated thousands of items for local relief, including tarps, water, sanitization materials, wheelbarrows and more. Funds committed by The Home Depot Foundation will also serve nonprofits in these areas to help communities recover.

The Homer Fund, Home Depot’s employee assistance program, is also actively processing grants for associates affected by hurricanes and wildfires.

These efforts are a part of The Home Depot’s commitment to long-term rebuilding in communities impacted by natural disasters. The Foundation supported relief efforts following tornados across the southeast this past spring and earlier this month, the company distributed hundreds of relief kits to support communities hit by Hurricane Hanna and positioned supplies along the east coast to aid communities affected by Hurricane Isaias.

About The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $350 million in veteran causes and improved more than 48,000 veteran homes and facilities in 4,500 cities. The Foundation has pledged to invest half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook + Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,293 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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(Español) 5 Razones Por las Que la Costa Histórica de la Florida es Ideal Para Usar Tus Días de Vacaciones

August 28, 2020

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Production of All-New Acura TLX Sport Sedan Begins in Ohio

August 28, 2020

Acura celebrates the mass-production start of the all-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan today at Honda of America Mfg.’s Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio.

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura celebrates the mass-production start of the all-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan today at Honda of America Mfg.’s Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio. The first Acura sedan created from the ground up following the brand’s return to Precision Crafted Performance, the 2021 TLX will arrive at dealerships September 28 with a manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $37,500¹.

Designed, developed and manufactured by a team of Acura associates in Ohio and California, the 2021 TLX is built on an all-new, Acura-exclusive platform engineered for Type S levels of performance. The new TLX, as well as the TLX Type S high performance variant, will be built exclusively at the Marysville Auto Plant, and will be the quickest, best-handling and most well-appointed sport sedan in the brand’s 35-year history.

“We are incredibly proud to deliver Precision Crafted Performance for our Acura clients with a TLX that sets a new bar for performance and premium quality in an Acura sedan,” said Marysville Auto Plant General Manager Bill Easdale. “Our associates are dedicated to ensuring the highest level of quality with this new TLX, which comes on the heels of an incredibly successful Acura RDX sport-utility vehicle and the electrified NSX supercar, all made exclusively in Ohio.”

Manufacturing associates at the company’s state-of-the-art engine plant in Anna, Ohio, will build both powertrains for the new TLX. That includes a powerful 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC Turbo powering the standard TLX and an all-new 3.0-liter Turbo for the TLX Type S set to arrive next spring. Both engines are paired with an incredibly responsive 10-speed automatic transmission designed and developed in-house.

“On behalf of everyone who designed and developed this amazing 2021 Acura TLX, seeing the first vehicle roll off the assembly line is a dream come true,” said Marc Ernst, TLX global development leader. “This TLX epitomizes Acura’s focus on performance and premium quality, and the passion of both our development and manufacturing teams here in Ohio are embodied in the product that we’re delivering to our Acura customers.”

The experienced production team at the Marysville Auto Plant implemented sophisticated manufacturing technologies to assure superior build quality and premium refinement for the 2021 TLX. Using a high-accuracy body weld process and high-performance adhesive, the team created the most rigid body ever for an Acura sedan, to help TLX deliver on its dynamic performance intentions. The 2021 TLX is also the first Acura model to feature a laser brazed roof. This new process joins the roof to the body side panels, creating a clean, seamless exterior appearance with no need for a garnish over the rain channels.

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.

About Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

Honda was the first Japanese automaker to produce products in America, beginning with motorcycles in 1979, followed by the start of automobile production in Marysville on Nov. 1, 1982.

Over the course of four decades, Honda has steadily grown its manufacturing capabilities in the region. Honda now employs more than 25,000 associates at 12 plants in America with the capacity to produce more than one million automobiles, three million engines, 400,000 power equipment products and 330,000 powersports products each year. In 2019, nearly two-thirds of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were made in America.

Honda also manufactures the HondaJet advanced light jet and GE Honda HF120 turbofan engines in America. Cumulatively, Honda has invested more than $21 billion in its American manufacturing capabilities. The company also works with more than 600 original equipment suppliers in America with cumulative parts purchases of nearly $400 billion over 36 years.

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

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Goya Answers To The Urgent Calls For Help And Prepares Food To Distribute To Victims Of Hurricane Laura

August 28, 2020

Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in The United States, answers to the urgent calls for help from food banks and organizations, and prepares to distribute food to victims in the path of Hurricane Laura.

BROOKSHIRE, Texas, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in The United States, answers to the urgent calls for help from food banks and organizations, and prepares to distribute food to victims in the path of Hurricane Laura.

In times of desperate need, Goya has always been at the forefront of disaster and humanitarian relief efforts, providing millions of pounds of nourishing food worldwide. “In our tradition of immediate response during emergency situations, we send out our help in the form of food and we send out our prayers and love for rebuilding. We are and will always be a company of passionate people who care about helping people in need,” said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods.

This donation is part of Goya Gives, a global program committed to promoting the overall well-being of communities through social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and company values. In response to the pandemic, the company has been distributing an on-going donation of millions of pounds of food to food banks across the nation, Puerto Rico and South America as well as 20,000 protective masks to health care providers. During Hurricane Maria Goya donated over one million pounds of food to the people of Puerto Rico, in addition to the starving people of Venezuela during governmental unrest, to the people of Haiti during the earthquake, and at home during Superstorm Sandy, and Hurricanes Isaac, Harvey, and Irene. Since 1936, giving back is the heart of Goya and has always been a part of the company’s DNA.

To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit: www.goya.com

About Goya Foods

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

For more information, contact:
Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / [email protected]

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