Acura to Highlight Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ Technology Throughout Chicago Auto Show

February 3, 2020

TORRANCE, California, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura will showcase its groundbreaking Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) technology at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show in February, which just surpassed cumulative North American sales of one million units. The activation will include social media engagements, displays and videos about the system. Acura’s industry-first SH-AWD® technology debuted 16 years ago based on extensive research into “direct yaw control” that led to the world’s first torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system.

Featured on five of the six Acura models, SH-AWD® or Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® is available on the TLX and RLX sport sedans, RDX and MDX SUVs, and NSX supercar. Through four generations of continuous innovation Acura has raised the bar for performance-enhancing AWD. For more information on the system watch the Acura SH-AWD video.

Timed to the winter season and customers’ attendant focus on traction-enhancing technologies, Acura SH-AWD® stars in a new marketing campaign showing how Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ can make anyone a better, more confident driver: https://acura.us/SHAWD.

Acura SH-AWD® at Chicago Auto Show Press Days Schedule

Acura at the Concept & Technology Garage: Wednesday, Feb. 5 (8:30-11:30 a.m.)

Acura SH-AWD® vehicles: RDX and MDX PMC Edition
Location: McCormick Place, West Building, Hall F2

Acura SH-AWD® focus: Thursday, Feb. 6, and Friday, Feb.7

Location: Acura Booth, McCormick Place South Exhibit Hall

SH-AWD® Preview Presentation: Friday, Feb. 7 (10:00 a.m.)

Head of Acura Product Planning Rob Keough to present the technology and benefits of SH-AWD®
Location: Acura Booth, McCormick Place South Exhibit Hall

Acura SH-AWD® Key Highlights

Acura SH-AWD® is not just about foul-weather traction. SH-AWD® uses dynamic torque vectoring to provide more accurate and predictable handling performance in all road conditions.
Up to 70% of engine torque can be sent to the rear wheels as needed, with up to 100% of that torque apportioned to either the left or right wheels. Further, today’s SH-AWD® can overdrive the outside rear wheels by up to 2.7 percent, creating additional rotational speed that helps “pull” the car through the turn with increased grip and cornering accuracy.
The 2020 Acura RDX features the 4th-generation SH-AWD®, the most sophisticated and capable SH-AWD® system yet, with faster response and a 40 percent increase in maximum torque capacity.
Acura also has an advanced electronic Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, as featured on the NSX supercar, RLX sedan and MDX three-row luxury SUV, using twin electric motors to provide instantaneous negative (braking) and positive torque independent of the gasoline engine.
Acura AWD sales are growing in Illinois: AWD sales in Illinois have grown 7%.
Vast majority of Acura sales in Illinois are AWD: AWD sales now represent nearly 80% (79.1%) of all Acura sales in Illinois — compared to national average mix of 55.7%.
Illinois is one of Acura’s top sales markets, including sales of AWD vehicles: Illinois is Acura’s #4 state for sales of AWD vehicles in the U.S.

Acura SH-AWD® History

1^st Generation SH-AWD
Applied on:	About:
RL (2005-2012)	The world’s first all-wheel drive platform that actively and continually distributes torque not only to enhance traction, but also to elevate cornering performance. By overdriving the rear wheels SH-AWD can provide an inward yaw moment while accelerating into and through corners.
2^nd Generation SH-AWD
MDX (2007-2015) RDX (2007-2012) TL (2009-2014) ZDX (2010-2013)	SH-AWD is enhanced with Hill Logic that automatically adjusts the front/rear torque split based on the grade of the underlying surface as well the integration of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and, in 2009, Traction Control Systems (TCS). The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 1.7 percent.
3^rdGeneration SH-AWD
MDX (2016-Present) TLX (2015-Present)	The 3^rd generation system uses a 25-percent lighter rear differential with reduced friction and increased yaw effect. The rear differential is constantly overdriven by 2.7 percent, providing a greater torque-vectoring effect across a broader spectrum of driving conditions to further enhance cornering capability.
4^th Generation SH-AWD
RDX (2019-Present)	The newest version of Acura’s mechanical SH-AWD is more compact, while offering 30 percent faster response and a 40 percent increase in maximum torque capacity.
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD
RLX (2014-Present) NSX (2017-Present) MDX (2017-Present)	The first and still only electric torque-vectoring system in the world to enhance every element of dynamic performance – acceleration, braking and cornering – able to apply both positive and negative electric motor torque with instantaneous response on- and off-throttle.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at Acuranews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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Carmen Escalera’s New Book Un Nuevo Amanecer De La Man O De Dios, A Memoir Of The Author’s Healing From Illness And Her Devotion To The Lord

February 3, 2020

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Un Nuevo Amanecer de la Man o de Dios was created by Carmen Escalera. Carmen is an author hailing from the Lagunera Region, where she studied and practiced food engineering before moving to California.

Carmen Escalera said this about her book: “My awakening from the hand of God arose on February 6, 2011. At that time, I was going through illness. According to the doctors, my destiny was to end up like a vegetable. When I returned home, I lay in my bed, and with tears, I told myself, ‘Die or live?’ And I decided to live. That day, at night, I stood before God and said, ‘I can no longer do what you want me, and your will be done.’ After this, I started writing by the inspiration of God. I remember that the first time, I won the laughter with great joy in my heart since I was receiving the Spirit of God. Already having agreed to be instructed by God. Jesus came to meet me to give me my physical therapies using my hands, and I was healed by Jesus. In thanks, I said, ‘Here I am. May your will be done in me!’ Since then, my soul and heart were transformed into the grace of God in his love.”

Published by Page Publishing, Carmen Escalera’s new book Un Nuevo Amanecer de la Man o de Dios will captivate readers with the author’s experiences of pain, bargaining, and discovering God who ultimately healed her from sickness and to whom she dedicated her whole life to.

Consumers who wish to be spiritually stirred with the grace of faith in times of great trial can purchase Un Nuevo Amanecer de la Man o de Dios 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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Iris Elizabeth Cabral’s New Book, Las Mariposas Del Tata Orlando, Is A Wonderful Account That Inspires Hearts And Minds With Positive Perspectives

February 3, 2020

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NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Las Mariposas del Tata Orlando was created by Iris Elizabeth Cabral. Iris Elizabeth Cabral is an author and a motivator, preschool educator, psychologist, and child-care provider. She is also a cancer survivor, animal lover, and self-taught in metaphysics and is now living with her family in New York City.

Convinced that love and positive thinking are two “keys” that open doors, in this book the author motivates us to improve and change lives.

See several metaphors that invite reflection on the process of your own metamorphosis.

Adopting the attitude of thinking about yourself by achieving everything you set out to do with faith and claiming yourself is part of the process of practicing ‘letting go’ and choosing “light living”.

The value of your time is unique and very yours. Don’t waste it; it has no return.

Perhaps the time has come for you to live here, your life in fullness, feeling that failures are only postponed triumphs.

Drop your “backpack” and be encouraged to believe.

Published by Page Publishing, Iris Elizabeth Cabral’s new book, Las Mariposas del Tata Orlando, will amplify the virtue of finding one’s purpose in life and allowing an optimistic change in one’s self toward betterment in life.

Consumers who wish to be enraptured with fulfilling thoughts can purchase Las Mariposas del Tata Orlando 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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OneWest Bank Launches New Small Business Banking App

January 31, 2020

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PASADENA, California, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — OneWest Bank, CIT’s Southern California branch network, today announced the launch of a new small business mobile app, a new platform to help small business customers seamlessly reach their financial goals.

The OneWest Bank business app empowers small businesses to pay bills, digitally deposit checks, transfer funds between OneWest accounts, schedule appointments and locate the nearest branch. In addition, customers using the app can apply for funding to support their equipment financing and working capital needs directly from their mobile devices.

“Small business owners are often on-the-go and are increasingly reliant on digital banking tools to keep up with their busy schedules,” said Heather Ellison, head of Retail Banking for OneWest Bank. “Our new app is an accessible and convenient solution for local entrepreneurs looking to manage their money digitally, from anywhere at any time.”

“With this seamless banking experience, we’re reinforcing our commitment to helping businesses thrive across the communities where we live and work,” continued Ellison.

OneWest offers a competitive range of products and account features designed to empower local small businesses. These include OneBusiness Interest Checking and Money Market Savings accounts. OneWest is also enabling customers to apply for equipment financing through its parent company CIT and its national Small Business Solutions division.

In addition to its products and services, OneWest empowers local entrepreneurs through Launch + Grow, an ongoing partnership with the nonprofit Operation HOPE that includes a series of in-person workshops and classes for female small business owners.

Find out more information on OneWest’s small business offerings and commitments.

About OneWest Bank
OneWest Bank is committed to helping Southern California consumers and small businesses meet their financial goals by offering a variety of personal and small business banking and lending solutions. We are passionate about serving the Southern California community and are proud to invest in the neighborhoods where we live and work. OneWest Bank is a division of CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), a subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT). For more information, visit OneWestBank.com and follow us on Facebook.

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(Español) La CPSC anuncia el retiro del mercado de más de 165,000 productos inclinados para dormir a un bebé a fin de prevenir la asfixia; 4 compañías llevan a cabo los retiros

January 31, 2020

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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Jack Landsmanas Stern Supports Mexico’s Secretary of Public Education’s Notable Cause By Charitable Donation

January 31, 2020

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Jack Landsmanas Stern visits a classroom in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In light of the recent dedication by the Secretary of Public Education of Mexico, businessman and philanthropist Jack Landsmanas Stern, CEO of Corporativo Kosmos, recently made a charitable donation to the Nutriendo organization. This donation was to motivate the cause to ensure new preschoolers have access to nutritious, school-provided meals when they begin preschool.

“This movement is an innovative return and has to do with such an important stage, thinking about our children, parents and what it means to enter a new level in school, whether preschool, primary or secondary,” The Secretary of Public Education and Culture, Juan Alfonso Mejía López commented. “Thinking about the difficulties that this process is facing, the most important thing is how our families will plan during January, later, with a single click, in the month of February, make the pre-registration.”

Nutriendo is a charitable organization dedicated to offering health and nutrition programs to the children of San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Founded by the engineer and businessman Mario Lozano González, Nutriendo began in 1985 with 15 informal breakfast centers in the region. Today, Nutriendo feeds more than 1,500 children every week.

Through his foundation, the Pablo Landsmanas Foundation (named for his grandfather), Jack Landsmanas reaches out to help people who live in situations of food insecurity. As part of this philanthropic work, Landsmanas Stern has made a sizable donation in support of the work of Nutriendo – a charity that feeds low-income children.

“It is important to me to support an organization like Nutriendo that does good for the world, especially children,” CEO of Corporativo Kosmos Jack Landsmanas said. “Through our foundation we supervise a network of companies that provide food to more than three million Mexicans everyday. The availability of food is something I am extremely passionate about.”

Both Nutriendo and Mr. Jack Landsmanas Stern recognize that good nutrition helps support physical and mental development in children as they grow and attend school. Seeing that the development of many children in the area has been affected by a lack of nutritious food, the organization now runs a series of kitchens and feeding centers in churches and schools.

In 2014, Nutriendo also added to their work by beginning to offer informational workshops for the parents and families of children. These workshops teach on issues of nutrition, health, hygiene, human development and self-esteem. In this way, Nutriendo strengthens the participation and buy-in of parents in the program.

Nutriendo’s mission is to combat poverty, generate wealth for the Mexican people, and support the development of Mexican children, and are dedicated to impacting the lives of children throughout their communities to combat childhood malnutrition in marginalized communities.

The funds that Landsmanan Stern has donated to the charity will help Nutriendo in their mission to provide healthy food. In this way, Landsmanan Stern and Nutriendo are working together to make Mexico a better place.

About Jack Landsmanas Stern:

Jack Landsmanas Stern is an influential businessman and philanthropist who currently serves as CEO of the leading Mexican food industry company, Corporativo Kosmos. As head of Corporativo Kosmos, Landsmanas Stern oversees an enormously complex operation that is responsible for providing more than 3 million meals to regions throughout Mexico.

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In Honor of Education Week, Mathematician and Economist Porfirio Sanchez Galindo Donates to Peraj Mexico Foundation

January 31, 2020

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MEXICO CITY, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mathematician and economist Porfirio Sanchez Galindo donated to the Peraj Mexico Foundation in honor of Education Week in Mexico. His contribution serves to enrich higher learning opportunities for youths throughout the country. Peraj Mexico is an organizational mentoring program working together with University students and students from public elementary schools. In the Peraj Mexico program, children who have minimal guidance, or parents who do not understand how university education works can receive mentors to support their school efforts. These mentors then provide a role model to young students.

“It can be difficult for a child, who does not have family members who attended college, to see that higher education can work for them,” Porfiro Sanchez Galindo said. “Giving these children a guide and mentor who attends college is something I am extremely passionate about. I want to support opportunities for students to connect with an adult who cares about them and who is interested in their studies and their school success.”

Peraj mentorship, which is also known as “adopt a friend / adopta a un amigo” creates a positive relationship between the child and a university student. In the relationship, the university student supports and guides the child, strengthening their skills and knowledge. The friends, or mentors, meet with children four or five hours a week and plan activities for them such as museum visits, trips to university laboratories or attendance of sporting events.

The Peraj program does not only help the young children, but also assists university students in understanding their duty to the community to support youth. Peraj works with universities across Mexico, with a presence in more than 50 institutions of higher learning.

For Porfirio Sanchez Galindo, it is impossible to overestimate the importance of education for young people. As a man dedicated to innovation in diverse industries and a former member of the Mexican government (the Chief of Cabinet of the Secretary of the Treasury from 2000 to 2006), for Mr. Sanchez Galindo, it is of the utmost importance that we educate the children of our nation to assure the future of Mexico.

About Porfirio Sanchez Galindo

Porfirio Sanchez Galindo is a mathematician and economist from Mexico City, dedicated to innovation and improvement in different industries. He went to Stanford University, where he took several courses on marketing, management and strategy. Porfirio Sánchez Galindo began his career as Chief of Staff of the Secretary of the Treasury between 2000 and 2006. Later, he was signed by Televisa, the largest media consortium in Spanish as Chief Economist and then Marketing Director of the telecommunications areas. Porfirio was also a member of the Finance Board of the Finance Committee. The commercial and marketing strategies implemented by the Porfirio team involved a great increase in competition and better prices in telecommunications, mobile and fixed services. After Televisa, he decided to leave the position to bring his skills to the Fintech industry, where he currently directs a project that seeks to be innovative in areas such as commerce, and banking.

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Handcrafted 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition Now Available

January 31, 2020

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TORRANCE, California, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition will begin arriving at select Acura dealerships across the U.S. Feb. 1, the latest limited edition model from the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, home of the Acura NSX supercar. Each hand-assembled, limited-production 2020 MDX PMC Edition will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP¹) of $63,745 (including $1,995 destination and handling).

MDX PMC Edition delivers the unique combination of line-topping features from the MDX Advance ($59,275 including destination and handling²) and the sporty character of the MDX A-Spec. Covered in lustrous, PMC-exclusive Valencia Red Pearl nano-pigment paint, the MDX PMC Edition is hand-assembled by the same master technicians who build the NSX supercar³. Only 300 MDX PMC Edition models will be built for the U.S. market, with an additional 30 units for Canada⁴. For more information about PMC, watch the video at acuranews.com

The MDX PMC Edition is powered by Acura’s 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC^® V6 engine with 290 peak horsepower (SAE net) and 267 lb.-ft. peak torque (SAE net), mated to a quick-shifting and highly refined 9-speed automatic transmission and torque-vectoring Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®).

2020 MDX PMC Edition U.S. Feature Summary

Exclusive to MDX PMC Edition

Valencia Red Pearl nano-pigment paint
Unique PMC Edition numbered serial plaque
Gloss black 20-inch split-10-spoke wheels with black lug nuts
Gloss black roof panel
Gloss black roof antenna
Gloss black exterior mirrors
Gloss black door handles
Gloss black Diamond Pentagon grille with body color grille surround
Dual 4-inch black chrome exhaust finishers
Gloss black wheel center caps (Chrome A-Mark)
Premium black Milano leather seats with Alcantara™ inserts, black piping and red stitching
Dimpled leather-wrapped steering wheel with red stitching
Metal-finished paddle shifters
Red stitched door panels, center console, headrests and front center armrest
Premium floormats with metal A-Spec badging

Additional Features

A-Spec exterior and interior sport appearance package
Jewel-Eye LED headlights, LED fog lights, LED puddle lights
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard second-row seats, heated steering wheel
Active Damper System
Second row captain’s chairs and second-row sunshades
Acura ELS Studio™ premium audio system with 10 speakers
Acura embedded Navigation System with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, AcuraLink^®, Color Multi-Information Display (MID) with Turn-by-Turn Guidance
GPS-Linked Climate Control
Power folding door mirrors with auto-dimming
Front and rear parking sensors, rain-sensing windshield wipers, blind spot information (BSI) system, rear cross traffic monitor, surround-view camera system
AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies

About Acura

Acura delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of exceptional quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com.

¹ Manufacturer’s Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) $61,750 plus $1,995 destination and handling. Tax, license, registration and options are extra. Dealer price may vary.
² Manufacturer’s Suggest Retail Price (MSRP) $58,250 plus $1,025 destination and handling. Tax, license, registration and options are extra. Dealer price may vary.
³ Using domestic and globally sourced parts
⁴ Canadian vehicles will feature a distinct spec.

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Registration Deadline Extended To February 29, 2020 For Independent Compensation Program For Victim-Survivors Of Sexual Abuse Of Minors By Priests

January 31, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Independent Compensation Program (“ICP”) for Victim-Survivors of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests of the participating California dioceses has announced the registration deadline has been extended to February 29, 2020.

On January 21st, Administrators Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros reported to the Independent Oversight Committee (“IOC”) that 427 people had already come forward to the ICP, with more registrations coming in daily. “In the last week, we have seen increased interest in the ICP and many more victims coming forward, and we have heard the requests for more time. We are pleased to provide survivors with an additional month to register new allegations of abuse by a priest of one of the participating dioceses in California so as many people as possible have the opportunity to participate,” Biros said. The dioceses of Fresno, Orange, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are participating in the ICP.

The Independent Oversight Committee, comprised of former Governor Gray Davis, former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, and business leader and former Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Maria Contreras-Sweet, fully support this extension to ensure victim-survivors have sufficient time to register their claims with this independent and confidential program.

Victim-survivors will now have until February 29 to register online at www.californiadiocesesicp.com to have their claim considered. Registration is the first step to have newly reported allegations of abuse considered by the ICP. Once registered, claimants determined potentially eligible by the Administrators will have until March 31 to file a claim form. ICP Administrators Feinberg and Biros independently determine all compensation amounts and typically make settlement offers within 90-120 days after receipt of a complete claim.

Background

The Independent Compensation Program (“ICP”) for Victim-Survivors of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests in California was launched in September 2019. The ICP’s objective is to provide victim-survivors of child sexual abuse by a diocesan priest the opportunity to seek restitution from the participating dioceses of Fresno, Orange, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Together, the participating dioceses comprise more than 10 million Catholics, or about 80 percent of the Catholic population in the State of California.

The program is independent of Church control and open to anyone who has been sexually abused as a minor by a priest of a participating dioceses, no matter when that abuse might have occurred. ICP Administrators Feinberg and Biros, nationally recognized administrators, have complete autonomy to assess the eligibility of individual claims and determine compensation amounts. The six participating dioceses have pledged to pay whatever sum that Feinberg and Biros determine is appropriate in each case.

The ICP and IOC are urging victim-survivors to come forward to register to participate with the program before the February 29, 2020 deadline. Once registered, those determined to be potentially eligible will have until March 31, 2020 to file their claim. All new complaints of abuse received through this Program must be reported by the Dioceses and by the Claimant to the appropriate law enforcement agency. For more information and to register to file a complaint visit: www.californiadiocesesicp.com.

For Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros
Contact: Amy Weiss, 202-203-0448
[email protected]

For Independent Oversight Committee
Contact: Josh Freeman Stinn, 310-282-2355
[email protected]

For Spanish Language
Contact: Christina Sanchez, (310) 420-1135
[email protected]

SOURCE The Independent Compensation Program (“ICP”) for Victim-Survivors of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests

VIZIO Partners with FOX Deportes as the Official Sponsor of NFLeros Ahead of Sunday’s Big Game

January 31, 2020

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IRVINE, California, Jan. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — VIZIO, Inc. teams up with FOX Deportes as official sponsor of NFLeros as the network makes the most-watched game in football available to Spanish-speaking audiences. VIZIO brings best-in-class entertainment experiences to consumers across the country, and through its robust smart TV platform, VIZIO SmartCast, it provides access to NFLeros ahead of and through Sunday.

Leading up to the big game, NFLeros will immerse viewers in the NFL experience with a unique Latin perspective through exclusive content. VIZIO’s M-Series® and P-Series® Quantum Smart TVs pack in more brightness and better picture quality so fans catch every touchdown, fumble, and field goal and feel like they are in the middle of the action.

“People count down to Sunday’s big game all year, and finding the game in Spanish has previously been a challenge. We are excited to partner with FOX Deportes – the only place to watch the game in Spanish,” said Bill Baxter, Chief Technology Officer, VIZIO. “Sports fans know better than anyone that the right TV and sound system make all the difference when recreating the live sports experience at home. At VIZIO, not only are we proud to bring exceptional quality and value to millions of customers across the country with our portfolio of products, but through this partnership we’re also excited to make this weekend’s big game accessible to even more fans.”

Viewers can cast or stream NFL Deportes and the game through the FOX Sports and FOX Now apps thanks to VIZIO’s support of Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in. In addition, VIZIO will be sponsoring FOX Deportes on the ground in Miami with VIZIO TVs on site and spots running throughout the week. This partnership also doubles down on VIZIO’s dedication to creating great experiences for all audiences.

Leading up to Sunday, VIZIO is offering steep discounts on many of its SmartCast TVs, with savings between $100 – $1,000 on M-Series and P-Series models at retailers including Best Buy, Sam’s Club, and Costco.

For more information about VIZIO, visit www.VIZIO.com.

About VIZIO
VIZIO, the #1 American-based TV brand¹ and #1 Sound Bar Brand2 in America, delivers innovative entertainment solutions and value for millions of connected consumers. Formed in 2002 and quickly established as a daring leader, VIZIO has built a portfolio of industry-leading products that provide brilliant, awe-inspiring experiences while incorporating seamlessly with the smart home. The company designs a collection of televisions, sound bars, and the SmartCast smart TV platform with the consumer’s desires in mind, and has been rated America’s Fastest Growing TV Brand with Quantum Dot¹ and America’s Fastest Growing Sound Bar Brand with Dolby Atmos². VIZIO product leadership is consistently highlighted by industry reviews and awards, and most recently received 30 Best of CES 2020 accolades.

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¹ Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service, LCD TV, Quantum dots included, Based on units, Jan. 6, 2019 – Nov. 30, 2019 vs. Dec. 31, 2017 – Nov. 24, 2018 combined.
² Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail Tracking Service, Sound Bars, Dolby Atmos, Jan. 6, 2019 – Sep. 28, 2019 vs Dec. 31, 2017 – Sep. 22, 2018 Combined.

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