Mazda Honors Healthcare Heroes With New Essential Car Care Program

April 15, 2020

IRVINE, California, April 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced it will provide free standard oil changes and enhanced cleaning services for U.S. healthcare workers at participating dealers nationwide. This program, which begins on April 16, is not limited to Mazda owners and is available for most makes and models from other manufacturers. The Essential Car Care program, developed in partnership with the Mazda dealer network, will invest a minimum of $5 million as part of the initiative.

“Supporting the communities where we live and work is rooted deeply in Mazda’s 100-year history. We are honored to give back to those dedicated to saving lives during this pandemic,” MNAO President Jeff Guyton said. “We understand the important role vehicles play in people’s lives, and by partnering with our dealer network, we hope to make a meaningful impact in communities around the country.”

Inspired by Mazda dealers who implemented similar programs for healthcare workers locally, Mazda quickly developed a nationwide plan to partner with its dealer network to invest in this initiative honoring healthcare heroes across the U.S.

“Mazda dealers prioritize giving back to the communities in which they operate,” Jim McDonald, Mazda National Dealer Advisory Council Chairman said. “In this challenging time, we want to do what we can to support our local healthcare workers. We deeply appreciate all they have done and will continue to do in the fight against COVID-19.”

In order to help ensure the safety of healthcare workers and service employees, dealers participating in the Essential Car Care initiative have committed to enhanced vehicle cleaning of high-touch interior and exterior surfaces using Mazda and EPA-approved cleansers. Mazda has also encouraged dealers to continue following the recommendations from the CDC and local public health and government officials, along with workplace personal hygiene practices to help ensure the safety of everyone in the service areas.

Details on the Essential Car Care initiative can be found on Inside Mazda.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

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

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(Español) AARP, Gobernador Newsom, Departamento de Envejecimiento de CA, Presentan Tarjeta de Recursos COVID-19

April 15, 2020

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Makita Factory Service Centers Remain Ready To Serve With New Repair Options

April 13, 2020

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Los Centros de Servicio de Fábrica de Makita permanecen listos para servirle con nuevas opciones de reparación

LA MIRADA, California, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Makita U.S.A., Inc., the innovation leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, pneumatics and accessories, is immediately initiating temporary free labor and free shipping for tool repairs at Makita^® Factory Service Centers.

“After-market service has been a point of focus since the company was founded,” said Mark Cox, National Service Manager, Makita U.S.A., Inc. “If you invest in Makita, our factory service centers are here to serve you.”

To support America’s workers, Makita is offering free labor and free “round-trip” shipping for tool repairs in Makita Factory Service Centers beginning April 13, 2020 through May 31, 2020. This new service helps users get their tools repaired, without having to travel to a Makita Factory Service Center.

Here are step-by-step instructions:

Step 1: Call 1(800) 4-MAKITA
Step 2: Request a pre-paid COVID-19 shipping label
A pre-paid FedEx shipping label will be sent via email to ship your tool freight pre-paid to Makita for service
Step 3: Take your Makita^® Tool to a FedEx shipping location
Step 4: Makita receives and repairs the tool
You pay for parts only, unless under warranty (no labor cost and no shipping cost)
Step 5: Makita ships the tool back to you

Note: Items over 70 lbs. are excluded from pre-paid shipping and will still need to be brought directly to the Makita Factory Service Center. Users can call 1(800)4-MAKITA to contact your local Makita Factory Service Center to arrange a large item drop-off. This offer is valid only within continental U.S.A. (excluding residents of Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska).

For more information, please visit makitatools.com/service

Alternative Service Options

Authorized Service Center – This offer is not valid at Authorized Service Centers. If an Authorized Service Center is preferred, please contact them directly for available service options and hours of operation.
Fastlane Express Service – Fastlane Express Service is a program to expedite service specifically for the 18V LXT^® Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Rebar Tying Tool (XRT01). Makita will offer a 3-day turnaround on repairs for the XRT01 done through the Fastlane program. This service is available to all XRT01 owners, in the contiguous 48 states, at no additional cost at Makita’s Factory Service Centers. However, the user will have to pay for any out-of-warranty repairs.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics and power equipment, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information call Makita U.S.A. at (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools

MEDIA CONTACTS
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(714) 522-8088 x4410
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Consumer Inquiries:
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makitatools.com
@makitatools

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Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Plummets as Coronavirus Paralyzes the Country

April 13, 2020

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The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

BOCA RATON, Florida, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the United States fell sharply in the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic spread across the country and disrupted nearly every aspect of American life.

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index, measured from January through March, stands at 81.3, down from 100.9 in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.

The index is even lower than the March score of 89.1 for the overall U.S. population, as published by the University of Michigan.

Hispanics’ consumer confidence weakened at the end of 2019 as concerns grew that the longest economic expansion in history was due to end. But the first cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. led to massive quarantines, millions of job losses and fears that the sweeping economic fallout may not be short-lived, said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D, director of FAU BEPI.

“It’s the uncertainty of what’s going to happen,” she said. “Nobody knows if the effects of the virus will last weeks or months. So people are very concerned about the future.”

Overall, 58 percent of those surveyed indicated during the first three months of 2020 that they will be better off over the next year, down from 73 percent in the last quarter of 2019.

Hispanics are concerned about the short-term economic outlook, with 34 percent saying they expect the country to experience good business conditions in the upcoming year, compared with 65 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019.

The long-term economic outlook also is a concern, with 57 percent of Hispanics optimistic in the first three months of the year, down from 65 percent in the fourth quarter.

Another indication that optimism is waning: A smaller percentage of Hispanics – 53 percent – believes it’s a good time to buy big-ticket items, compared with 65 percent in the prior quarter.

Despite the coronavirus’ devastating effect on the nation’s economy, more Hispanics support U.S. President Donald Trump, whose approval rating increased from 42 percent in the fourth quarter to 44 percent in the first quarter. Of those surveyed, 40 percent identified themselves as Republicans, 39.6 percent at Democrats, 14.1 percent as independents and 6.3 percent as non-registered voters.

For polling results and full cross-tabulations, visit business.fau.edu/bepi.

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COVID-19 Alcohol Regulatory Relief Questioned

April 13, 2020

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#COVIDwashing: The alcohol industry is using the Corona virus crisis to push for deregulation for the sake of corporate profits. Alcohol annually kills 3 million worldwide. The world would be better served with tougher regulations and less alcohol.

SAN RAFAEL, California, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice made public today an open letter to Jacob Appelsmith, Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The letter outlines eleven serious concerns associated with the agency’s two recent “regulatory relief” actions that clearly place alcohol industry profits above public health and safety concerns.

“We understand the intense pressure placed on the agency to preserve jobs and protect profits,” stated Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO, Alcohol Justice. “But truth be told, the ABC has the mission not just to monitor and enforce the state’s liquor laws, but to use its powers to promote “temperance” — by reducing consumption and promoting public health and safety. There is nothing in the agency’s recent regulation-relaxing documents that addresses the public health and safety threats in their emergency changes to public policy.”

Read the complete letter here: https://bit.ly/2RuoWBl

CONTACT:	Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
	Jorge Castillo 231 840-3336
	Bruce Lee Livingston 415 515-1856

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(Español) Conoce a Linda, un simulador virtual que ayuda a sobrevivientes de cáncer a mantenerse saludables en medio de la pandemia del coronavirus

April 13, 2020

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Saban Music Group and International Superstar, Pitbull Team Up to Create a Message of Hope and Faith. “I Believe That We Will Win (World Anthem)”

April 13, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — During this time of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Grammy Award Winner, Pitbull, in collaboration with Haim Saban’s label, Saban Music Group, have risen to action by creating a genuinely encouraging message of hope and faith, designed to invoke a sense of positivity and strength in people of all ages. “I Believe That We Will Win (World Anthem)” is a song of much-needed inspiration for humanity!

Haim Saban said of the new joint effort: “As Pitbull said it best, ‘now is the time to face everything and rise.’ I am humbled to be part of this movement that unites everyone, even though we MUST stay apart to win the war against this disease. Pitbull knows how to inspire, and collaborating with him on this project was something I knew I had to do. I BELIEVE THAT WE WILL WIN!”

The song will be available worldwide on April 13, 2020, followed by an Official video. The strategy behind the video is to incorporate a call to action that will invite artists, musicians, and entertainers alike to participate. Everyone will be encouraged to create a visual snippet singing the hook/chant while pounding their chest and then having them upload it to all their social platforms. A portion of the proceeds from the song will go to the charities, Feeding America, and the Tony Robbins Foundation.

“Let’s show the world how powerful it is when we come together to fight for one cause – that’s called life,” announced Pitbull when teasing the new track.

“There’s no better partner than Haim Saban and his team to motivate our world,” said Armando Christian Perez (Pitbull). “Together, we will show the world how to Face Everything And Rise (FEAR).”

Stream the song here: https://mr305.ffm.to/believeanthem

About Pitbull:

Pitbull invites disruption on a global scale as a GRAMMY®-winning independent international superstar, education advocate, business entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. With countless awards, dozens of international number ones, hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, single sales of over 80 million, and cumulative views above 15 billion, one of the most impressive careers in music history have set the stage for him to make real change. Pitbull successfully helped establish the Sports Leadership Arts and Management (SLAM!) tuition-free public charter schools across the country. He was honored by the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of Clean Water Here. He is a partner in eMerge Americas, the annual tech and innovation summit held in Miami. And he was honored alongside music legends as well as Nobel Peace Prize and Pulitzer Prize winners at the 2019 International Achievement Summit. Pitbull and Horizon Media have partnered to launch 305 Worldwide, a new multicultural marketing agency. The first partnership secured through 305 Worldwide is Pitbull’s multiplatform marketing collaboration with Boost Mobile. Pitbull has performed for millions worldwide and even joined forces with the #1 life and business strategist, Tony Robbins, for numerous engagements around the globe. He maximizes his own creative, entrepreneurial and personal freedom yet again on the Latin album LIBERTAD 548 — his first project released independently under his own Mr. 305 Records on September 27, 2019

About SMG:

Saban Music Group LLC (SMG) is a global music entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California. SMG was founded in 2019 by Haim Saban, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saban Capital Group LLC and a worldwide pioneer and leader in the entertainment industry. SMG captures the globalization of music by identifying, signing, and developing artists with international appeal. Earlier this year, SMG announced a global distribution and marketing agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment.

Spearheaded by industry veteran Gustavo Lopez, SMG has been signing artists and developing content for the global music audiences since its launch. The music entertainment firm is committed to providing resources for both local as well as international artists through its 360 model. The company operates in many pillars, including recorded music, publishing, touring, management and acquisitions. SMG’s global artist roster includes Static & Ben El (Israel), Mergui (Israel), Marie Monti (France), Chesca (Puerto Rico), and Reykon (Colombia), to name a few.

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Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., dies at 90

April 13, 2020

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Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., dies at 90

MIAMI, April 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) and a visionary strategist of the modern cruise industry, died Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Palma, Spain. He was 90. The entire Royal Caribbean family extends its heartfelt condolences to the Wilhelmsen family.

Wilhelmsen was a constant influence on the company from its founding, serving more than three decades on the company’s board of directors. Together with the company’s first CEO, the late Edwin Stephan, Wilhelmsen saw possibilities for the nascent cruise industry that others did not.

“At a time when the rest of the world thought cruising was a niche use for old transatlantic liners, Arne was already seeing glimmers of the growth that was possible,” said Richard Fain, RCL’s chairman and CEO. “He had a vision of the modern cruise industry when the ‘industry’ might have been a dozen used ships, total.”

Their key insight: building new ships uniquely designed for cruising in warm weather. The industry did not grow from New York, the traditional transit hub; it came to Miami, helping the region itself grow as the public discovered an entirely new way to take a vacation.

Wilhelmsen saw the potential for cruising to become the fastest growing segment in a growing vacation industry. A believer in economies of scale, he once recalled, “My initial challenge was to convince my partners and management in Miami to build bigger and more efficient ships in order to grow the company.” True to his vision, the company now sails 61 ships calling on all seven continents and its fleet features the largest cruise ships in the world.

Born on June 15, 1929, in Oslo, Norway, Wilhelmsen earned his MBA at Harvard Business School and worked as a chartering assistant for Norway’s EB Lund & Co. and later as a shipbroker in New York. After joining the family business in 1954, he became its president in 1961. The scion of a leading Norwegian shipping concern – Anders Wilhelmsen & Co AS – he spent most of his life in the family business, including an early stint as a deckhand.

“Arne was a steady presence and source of wisdom on our board for decades,” Fain said. “And in 2003, when he was ready to step back, he was succeeded on the RCL board by his son, Alex, who has carried the involvement of the Wilhelmsen family in charting our company’s course into its sixth decade. Our high standards as a company, our insistence on excellence in operations and design, and our determination to persevere all owe a great deal to the long-term vision of Arne, Alex and the Wilhelmsen family. We salute our friend, and we will miss him dearly.”

About Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that controls and operates four global brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea Cruises. We are also a 50% joint venture owner of the German brand TUI Cruises and a 49% shareholder in the Spanish brand Pullmantur Cruceros. Together these brands operate a combined total of 61 ships with an additional 17 on order as of December 31, 2019. They operate diverse itineraries around the world that call on all seven continents. Additional information can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebritycruises.com, www.azamara.com, www.silversea.com, www.tuicruises.com, www.pullmantur.es, or www.rclinvestor.com.

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Altais and Brown & Toland Physicians Join Forces to Offer Bay Area Patients A New Generation of Services and Technology to Enhance Quality of Care

April 10, 2020

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OAKLAND, California, April 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Altais and Brown & Toland Physicians today announced they are joining forces to transform patient care for improved health outcomes that’s more affordable.

The two organizations have signed a definitive agreement that paves the way for Brown & Toland and its network of more than 2,700 physicians to join Altais Clinical Services, a subsidiary of Altais.

Altais is a healthcare services company that is working to pioneer next-generation clinical tools and technology, along with best practices for high-touch support so physicians can focus on their passion: delivering high-quality, affordable care.

For Brown & Toland, the partnership is a key step in furthering its goal of supporting physicians in providing personalized and high-quality care to more than 350,000 patients in the San Francisco Bay area by working with Altais Clinical Services to transform health care delivery.

“Together with Altais Clinical Services we will serve as an innovator for independent physicians, providing new services and levels of support designed to relieve the burdens associated with managing a practice and providing best-in-class tools to deliver high-quality, affordable care to their patients,” said Kelly Robison, CEO, Brown & Toland Physicians. “I am looking forward to bringing our shared vision of a reimagined physician practice experience to the Bay Area and broader market.”

“Brown & Toland is a premier medical provider and we are delighted for the opportunity to envision and create together a new care delivery model,” said Jeff Bailet, M.D., president and CEO, Altais. “Our goal is to help physicians and the clinical community maximize the health and well-being of their patients and set practices up for long-term success. We have a shared commitment to physicians and patients to support independent practices so they can direct more of their focus on patient care.”

As part of Altais Clinical Services, Brown & Toland will provide a robust, clinically integrated system of coordinated care to ensure its network of physicians spend time doing what they do best – caring for patients. Altais will provide a technology-enabled practice management platform to enhance clinical and service quality for physicians and their patients. Together the two organizations will provide a vibrant model of care delivery that enhances quality of care and better serves independent physicians and their patients.

Brown & Toland Physicians, as the physician organization, will continue to operate under the Brown & Toland Physicians brand and continue to service all payers. It will have access to additional capital, services and broader support for physicians to operate independent practices. All Brown & Toland patients can continue to see their physicians with no interruption in care.

The definitive agreement has been approved by both the Altais and Brown & Toland Physicians’ boards of directors. The transaction is subject to approval by Brown & Toland shareholders and customary regulatory reviews.

About Altais
Altais is a healthcare services company that helps physicians and the clinical community maximize the health and well-being of their patients in a way that is sustainably affordable and maintains professional gratification. Altais seeks to enhance the vibrancy of physician practice and strengthen the heart of medicine – connecting with patients and providing personalized, high-quality care. For more information about Altais, please visit www.altais.com.

About Brown & Toland Physicians
Brown & Toland Physicians is a leading network of independent doctors focused on delivering personalized and high-quality healthcare to the San Francisco Bay Area. Its network of more than 2,700 physicians, serving more than 350,000 HMO and PPO patients, is dedicated to improving care and reducing costs through innovative care management and care coordination programs, use of healthcare technology, and population health management strategies. Brown & Toland, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2018, collaborates with leading hospitals and health plan providers to provide high quality care in the Bay Area. To learn more, visit www.brownandtoland.com.

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DIVERSITY in Ed Supports Teachers and Schools with Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair on April 15, 2020

April 10, 2020

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DIVERSITY RECRUITMENT PARTNERS (DIVERSITY in Ed) is a certified vendor that partners with school employers who are committed to recruiting and hiring teachers of diverse backgrounds.

HOUSTON, April 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DIVERSITY in Ed Magazine & Online Service will host their 5^th annual Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair for teachers from 11am-5pm CST.

DIVERSITY in Ed also extends heartfelt support to the community of educators, administrators, students, and parents all affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. All staff will be working remotely during this time to observe and support “social distancing” and are available to school partners and job seekers during normal business hours.

A tried-and-true approach to national teacher recruitment, DIVERSITY in Ed is proud to continue offering digital solutions to support educators and administrators in schools across the country who are looking to move forward with hiring during an uncertain time. Already, 85 school districts from 28 states have registered, and additional schools may register online at https://diversityrecruitmentexpo.vfairs.com by the deadline of April 10^th.

The event offers a unique opportunity for job-seeking teacher candidates of diverse and bilingual backgrounds to connect with hiring representatives real-time in a live virtual setting. The virtual career fair is an innovative and efficient platform that will create a great experience that will lead to more connections and ultimately more hires for those who attend. Admission is free to all job-seekers.

In addition to its annual virtual job fair event, DIVERSITY in Ed features a year-round job board where candidates and schools can create profiles to connect. Says Trina Edwards, DIVERSITY in Ed Publisher, “Now more than ever, we are committed to advocating teachers, job seekers, and school administrators to find excellent candidates of diverse backgrounds who can rise to the occasion and support students during a challenging time. We need candidates to be proactive by registering and attending this free recruitment event.”

For more information on DIVERSITY in Ed’s Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair, or to register to attend, please visit https://diversityrecruitmentexpo.vfairs.com or contact 281-265-2473.

Contact: Trina Edwards
DIVERSITY in Ed
(281) 265-2473
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