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2020 Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, and CX-5 Earn IIHS “TOP SAFETY PICK+” AWARD
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced that the Mazda3 Sedan and Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, and CX-5 vehicles have earned its 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. Mazda’s CX-9 Crossover earns an additional TOP SAFETY PICK for 2020 Model Year (MY) when equipped with specific headlights. IIHS noted Mazda as a standout, earning more awards than any other automaker.
To qualify for the 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, Mazda vehicles earned good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness evaluations: moderate overlap front, driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints & seats. Mazda vehicles also earned advanced or superior ratings for front crash prevention in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations. Additionally, Mazda achieved good or acceptable headlight ratings, with the “plus” awarded to its models that come exclusively with good or acceptable rated headlights.
“We are proud to be the top 2020 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award recipient. It’s a big accomplishment and stems from our commitment to our owners,” said Mazda President Jeff Guyton. “Always keeping our customers in mind, Mazda is dedicated to providing the most advanced safety technologies, giving our customers a more enjoyable and confident driving experience.”
Mazda’s i-Activsense is an umbrella term covering a series of advanced safety technologies which make use of detection devices such as milliwave radars and cameras. They include active safety technologies that support safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards, and pre-crash safety technologies which help to avert collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided. Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technologies include Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.
To learn more about Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technology, please visit the MazdaUSA.com website – https://www.mazdausa.com/why-mazda/safety.
The IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. For more information, visit https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks.
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. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
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Texas Realtors announces 2019 Texas real estate award winners
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas Realtors recognized outstanding members and local Realtor associations at its annual Texas Realtors Winter Meeting in Austin, Feb. 6-11. The honorees were awarded for being shining examples of excellence in the real estate industry, helping colleagues grow their abilities through education, supporting initiatives in their cities, dedicating themselves to improving their communities and for their work in political advocacy.
“2019 was another historic year in Texas real estate,” said Cindi Bulla, chairman of Texas Realtors. “Realtors and local associations across the state have gone above and beyond to elevate our industry through excellent service, community engagement, political advocacy and continuing education.”
The 2019 Texas Realtor of the Year, the most prestigious honor awarded annually to a member who has made outstanding contributions to the industry throughout their career, was presented to Scott Kesner of El Paso. Kesner has been instrumental representing Realtors at the national, state and local levels. He has served as a regional vice president for the National Association of Realtors, was chairman for Texas Realtors in 2015 and earned Realtor of the Year honors twice by the Greater El Paso Association of Realtors. Kesner is currently chairman of the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
The Tom D. Morton Association Executive of the Year award was presented to Denise Price, association executive (AE) of the Amarillo Association of Realtors. Awarded to Realtor AEs with a long track record of service to their local association, Price was among the first Texas AEs to receive the Realtor Association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, which is awarded to Realtor association staff who are driven and dedicated to professional growth. Also, under her helm, Amarillo’s local association was awarded the National Association of Realtors President’s Cup in 2017, a recognition of outstanding work from an association to advance Realtor initiatives.
Jacque Gordon of Granbury received the Texas Realtor Good Neighbor Award, which recognizes a Realtor who has demonstrated outstanding community involvement and volunteerism. Gordon was specifically recognized for her 10 years volunteering with Hood County Christmas for Children, a nonprofit with the mission that every child in Hood County deserves a warm home, loving family and the feeling of being loved. She personally logged 680 volunteer hours in a 12-month span and has been awarded her association’s Humanitarian Award.
Marion Napoleon of Grand Prairie was named the 2019 Educator of the Year. Napoleon is a senior instructor for the Graduate Realtor Institute and teaches many Texas Realtors and National Association of Realtors certification and designation courses. She has authored several courses covering topics that include multiple offers, contracts and how to use technology to help business owners.
Will Northern and WNC Commercial in Fort Worth received the 2019 William C. Jennings Award for the outstanding commercial real estate transaction of the year. The William C. Jennings award is based on the transaction’s contribution to the community, merit and creativity, and application of commercial principles. The winning transaction involved the planning and execution of a highly complex development in Fort Worth over the course of many years.
The Odessa Board of Realtors received the 2019 Mark Lehman Government Affairs Achievement Award. The honor recognizes a local Realtor association that has demonstrated excellence in fundraising, grassroots involvement and other local initiatives for the year.
The Texas Realtors Grassroots Advocate of the Year award was presented to Melody Gillespie of Montague County for her outstanding leadership during the Stop Forced Annexation Campaign in Montague County. In early 2019, Melody was presented the Texas Realtor Strike Force Award, given to individuals who show extraordinary dedication to grassroots advocacy in support of the association’s positions. The Texas Realtors Grassroots Advocate of the Year award honors one individual from the year’s full list of Texas Realtors Strike Force Award winners.
Finally, Texas Realtors honored three local associations and one individual who launched innovative programs and educational courses last year that keep Texas Realtors up to date with legal, marketing and industry trends. The Education Program of the Year awards were given to:
- Dianne McCoy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene in the legal category
- Austin Board of Realtors in the series or short program category
- Houston Association of Realtors in the marketing category
- Greater McAllen Association of Realtors in the innovation category
About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 125,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. In 2020, Texas REALTORS® is celebrating a century of shaping Texas by being the advocate for private property rights, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, and providing its members with the tools to achieve success. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.
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Food Safety During Power Outages
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s the winter season and parts of the country are facing extreme weather conditions and power outages. In fact, a power outage can happen at any time, so it’s important to have a plan in place to safely handle your food during an emergency. Read on to learn the best way to keep your food safe in case a power outage does take place.
Be Prepared and Plan Ahead
- Use a refrigerator and freezer thermometer, and check it regularly to ensure that the refrigerator temperature is at or below 40°F and the freezer is at or below 0°F.
- Plan for ice. Know where you can get dry or block ice. Make ice cubes and freeze containers of water or gel packs to help keep food cold when there is a loss of power.
- Keep coolers on hand to store refrigerated food if the power will be out for more than 4 hours.
- Freeze refrigerated items that you may not need immediately and group food together in the freezer.
- Stock your pantry with a few days’ worth of ready-to-eat foods that do not require cooking or refrigeration.
If the Power Goes Out
Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Keeping food at safe temperatures is key to reduce the risk of foodborne poisoning.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours, and a full freezer will keep the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if half full) if the door remains closed.
- Use ice (dry or block ice, ice cubes, and frozen containers of water/gel packs) to keep your refrigerator and freezer as cold as possible.
When Power is Restored
Before eating any food after a power outage, check the temperatures inside your refrigerator and freezer.
- If the power was out for no more than 4 hours, refrigerated food should be safe as long as the doors were kept closed. When the power comes back on, check the temperature in the refrigerator or of the food. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, eggs, or leftovers) that has been at refrigerator temperatures above 40°F for 4 hours or more. Perishable foods with temperatures that are 45°F or below (measured with a food thermometer) should be safe but cooked and consumed as soon as possible.
- If the freezer thermometer reads 40°F or below, food is safe and may be refrozen. If you did not have a thermometer in the freezer, check each package to determine its safety; you can’t rely on appearance or odor. If the food still contains ice crystals or is 40°F or below, it is safe to refreeze or cook.
- Be aware that perishable foods that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause food poisoning if eaten, even after they are thoroughly cooked.
Learn more and watch a video about food safety during a power outage at:
- https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/food-and-water-safety-during-power-outages-and-floods
- https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/food-and-water-safety-during-power-outages-and-floods#video
Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)
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Cook With Passion on Valentine’s Day With European Olives Recipes
NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — More than 30 years ago, Laura Esquivel wrote one of the peak works of magical realism, ‘Like Water for Chocolate’, where feelings and cuisine go hand in hand. The writer made it clear that food should be given a lot of importance: “When talking about eating, only fools or the sick don’t give it the interest it deserves.” A phrase that remains valid, especially on days as special as Valentine’s Day, where culinary elements and feelings are linked more than ever.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8692651-olives-from-spain-valentines-day-recipes/
Food is a vehicle for expressing feelings. Through the dishes we prepare, we transmit our emotions to the person we love. February 14th is a good opportunity to use the recipes with European olives to demonstrate all that passion. On such a special evening, where the smallest details are important, they are one of the ingredients that can make a difference, adapting to any format and cuisine.
In addition, it is a nutritious and healthy food, natural source of vitamin E, antioxidant and a basic pillar of the Mediterranean Diet. In addition, it can be found in numerous varieties and formats: whole, sliced, pitted, stuffed or with hundreds of dressings.
To include in your dishes the “golden touch” of Olives from Spain will make your dinner unforgettable, because the ingredients you choose to cook are essential, just like the love you put into them.
Spanish ajoblanco with olives
We love to innovate in the kitchen and more when we have dishes from the Mediterranean cuisine as classic as this Spanish ajoblanco. Our own version has coconut and European olives creating an explosion of flavors!
Tuna and olives temaki
The classic of the Japanese gastronomy is only missing one ingredient to make it perfect: European olives!
Apple roses with olives
Surprising that special person on Valentine’s Day is as simple as baking these apple and olive roses. The ideal dessert to win their heart and palate!
About INTERACEITUNA and Olives from Spain
INTERACEITUNA is the Interprofessional Organization of Table Olive recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment that represents the whole sector producing, processing and marketing table olives. Created to implement different programs and activities of general interest, INTERACEITUNA promotes knowledge of Spanish table olives and carries out research and development related to production and production techniques. INTERACEITUNA has partnered with the European Union to promote this product.
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Carlos Esquivel’s New Book Higinio El Soñador, A Touching Memoir Filled With Heartwarming Memories And Inspiring Wisdom
MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Higinio el Soñador was created by Carlos Esquivel, an author from Mexico City with a passion for fine arts.
Carlos Esquivel said this about his book: “It took me almost eighty years to interview my endearing characters. Sometimes, I aborted my insistence when they asked me to listen to them.
They knocked on my door every morning to tell me about the pilgrimage of their lives. I was moved and listened to them; thus, while they ventured their worries, my writings grew. I became interested in knowing their stories, I began to ask questions, and they told me their misadventures (which are many) and their joys (which are few). Their customary meetings since children were held on the rooftops of the poor neighborhoods, where they lived. When talking to me, they use a raised colloquial language.”
Published by Page Publishing, Carlos Esquivel’s new book Higinio el Soñador will hearten readers as they learn from the lessons from elders in the retelling of their lives that bear purpose.
Consumers who wish to partake of endearing and quaint circumstances can purchase Higinio el Soñador 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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Juan Posada’s New Book Concepto Latino: Practical Guide To Know How To Solve Basically The Problems Common Of Life, A Practical Work That Will Help Readers Avoid Becoming A Victim Of All Those Who Use Deceptive Advertising
VENTURA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Concepto Latino: Practical Guide to Know How to Solve Basically the Problems Common of Life was created by Juan Posada. Juan is an author who arrived in the United States more than half a century ago. In those years, working hand in hand with the Hispanic community, he realized the Hispanic community suffered daily, due to lack of information.
Juan Posada said this about his book: “This book contains information obtained through working with the Hispanic community for over fifty years. In it, you will get information on almost thirty topics where the knowledge you get will prevent you from being a victim of so much abuse and deceit. Obtaining this information will be easier for you to make wiser decisions. You will buy a car without being scammed, you will pay your house in half the time required, you will find out the benefits of having a corporation, that owning a business; you will save a lot of taxes with the corporation. Why it is so important to have a business plan; how to delete a criminal record, how to legally bring your closest relatives to the US with a tourist visa. How, when, where and against who a restraining order is placed, how much you have to pay for child support if you divorce, the steps to file for bankruptcy, why a living trust is better than a will. Anyway, Concepto Latino gives you the information for when you need to talk to a lawyer about some of these issues so that he knows that you know what he is talking about and not take advantage.”
Published by Page Publishing, Juan Posada’s new book Concepto Latino: Practical Guide to Know How to Solve Basically the Problems Common of Life, will help readers feel proud of their language, their culture, and of the value as citizens of this great country.
Consumers who wish to expand their knowledge and prepare for life in the United States can purchase Concepto Latino: Practical Guide to Know How to Solve Basically the Problems Common of Life 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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Platt College Anaheim to Offer Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate Degree Program
ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Platt College Anaheim today announced that the college will offer an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) associate degree program. The college’s first cohort will commence on June 30, 2020.
The 20-month program will prepare students to work in collaboration with and under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist to enable clients of all ages to live fuller lives by helping them promote better health and preventing (or living better with) injury, illness or disability. The Occupational Therapy Assistant supports patient assessments, implements intervention plans, and documents care; and may work in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, public schools, early intervention programs, hospice, home healthcare, and private practice clinics.
To further support student learning, additional certifications will also be offered to OTA students (at no additional cost) in such specialties as:
- Autism Certification
- Ergonomics Assessment Specialist Certification
“Given our rapidly aging population, increased longevity, the changing world of work, and a renewed focus on quality-of-life issues, it’s no wonder that Occupational Therapy Assistants are in demand,” stated Brad Janis, president, Platt College Anaheim.
Platt College Anaheim’s OTA program graduates will be required to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination. All states require licensure in order to practice, with state licensure typically based on the results of the NBCOT certification examination.
The number of students admitted to each cohort is limited. Enrollment is now open at www.plattcollege.edu/OTA for classes starting June 30, 2020. For questions regarding Platt College Anaheim’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, please contact Andy Gulati, director of admissions at [email protected] or phone (714) 333-9606.
About Platt College Los Angeles, LLC
Founded in 1985, Platt College Los Angeles, LLC serves students in Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire with campus locations in Alhambra, Ontario, Riverside and Anaheim. With such in-demand programs as Veterinary Technology, Nurse Assistant and Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Sonography), Platt College Los Angeles, LLC offers associate and bachelor’s degree programs in the legal, business, medical, information technology, and graphic design fields. Platt College Los Angeles, LLC is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education, dedicated to ensuring a quality education for more than 150,000 students who annually pursue career education at over 650 accredited institutions. In 2019, the college’s Anaheim location was recognized as a “School of Distinction” and its Riverside location was recognized as a “School of Excellence” by ACCSC. To learn more, please visit www.plattcollege.edu.
A primary goal of Platt College is to assist all graduates in their job search in the field for which they have been trained. The school maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.
For Occupational Therapy Assistant employment data, please see the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides, on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapy-assistants-and-aides.htm
Contact: Karen Kalil for Platt College Los Angeles, LLC
Phone: (714) 371-6783
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Webster Promotes Jason Soto to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
WATERBURY, Conn., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Webster Bank is pleased to announce that Jason Soto, Chief Credit Officer, has been promoted to executive vice president, responsible for credit risk activities across the organization. He reports to directly to Daniel Bley, executive vice president and Chief Risk Officer.
Since his appointment as Chief Credit Officer in 2018, Jason has overseen and advanced the bank’s credit risk strategy and has led the credit risk management governance program.
“Jason has demonstrated outstanding leadership capabilities and sound credit judgment, strengthening and expanding our credit risk management capabilities, in support of the bank’s strategic priorities,” said President and CEO John R. Ciulla.
Soto joined Webster in 2015 as senior credit executive, supporting the Middle Market Banking and Sponsor & Specialty Finance Groups, following a long and distinguished career in credit risk management at GE Capital.
A resident of Wayland, Massachusetts, Soto received his bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Active in his community, he lends his leadership skills to the board of Families First, a Watertown, Mass.-based nonprofit focused on early childhood parent education. He also has volunteered with Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, and as a local elementary school mentor.
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About Webster
Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association and its HSA Bank division. With $30.4 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust, and investment services through 157 banking centers and 309 ATMs. Webster also provides mobile and online banking. Webster Bank owns the asset-based lending firm Webster Business Credit Corporation; the equipment finance firm Webster Capital Finance Corporation; and HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, which provides health savings account trustee and administrative services. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.
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