Rugged and Adventure-Ready 2020 Honda Passport Arrives at Dealerships

December 2, 2019

The 2020 Honda Passport begins arriving at dealerships today, offering customers an exceptional combination of on-road sophistication, class-leading cargo and passenger space, and robust off-road capability. With spacious seating for five adults, standard i-VTEC® V6 power, and standard Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technologies, the 2020 Passport Sport with 2-wheel-drive starts at $31,990 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling).

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Honda Passport begins arriving at dealerships today, offering customers an exceptional combination of on-road sophistication, class-leading cargo and passenger space, and robust off-road capability. With spacious seating for five adults, standard i-VTEC^® V6 power, and standard Honda Sensing^® safety and driver-assistive technologies, the 2020 Passport Sport with 2-wheel-drive starts at $31,990 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling).

Larger than the compact CR-V, but more sporty and personal than the three-row and family-oriented Pilot, the five-passenger Passport midsize SUV offers the exceptional off-road capability of Honda’s available i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive and the power and towing capability of its 280-horsepower (SAE net) 3.5-liter i-VTEC^® V6 mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. Based on Honda’s reinforced unibody Global Light Truck platform, with a sophisticated fully independent suspension, fully boxed floor structure and the latest generation of Honda’s proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the Passport offers excellent refinement and top-class collision safety ratings, including a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA¹ and an anticipated TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the IIHS.

Passport is available in four trims: Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite. All come standard with 20-inch wheels, a matte-black grille, Honda Sensing^®, and increased ride height with more athletic proportion and stance compared to the three-row Pilot. Passport’s interior offers best-in-class passenger space and total interior volume, with a large “basement” cargo area under the main cargo floor that is ideal for storing dirty gear or keeping valuables out of sight. EX-L, Touring and Elite models come with Honda’s blind spot information system, while other additional premium technologies available on Passport include in-vehicle Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, an 8-inch Display Audio system, and wireless phone charging.

Also available for the 2020 Honda Passport is a wide variety of Genuine Honda accessories that can be used to customize the customer’s Passport adventure and to accommodate a broad variety of outdoor gear, from bikes and kayaks to skis and snowboards.

2020 Passport Pricing & EPA Data

Model / Trim / Drivetrain	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $1,095 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating (City/Hwy/Combined)²
Passport Sport (2WD)	$31,990	$33,085	20 / 25 / 22
Passport Sport (AWD)	$33,990	$35,085	19 / 24 / 21
Passport EX-L (2WD)	$36,410	$37,505	20 / 25 / 22
Passport EX-L (AWD)	$38,410	$39,505	19 / 24 / 21
Passport Touring (2WD)	$39,280	$40,375	20 / 25 / 22
Passport Touring (AWD)	$41,280	$42,375	19 / 24 / 21
Passport Elite (AWD)	$43,780	$44,875	19 / 24 / 21

The new Passport was designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas. The vehicle and its V6 engine are produced by associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

About Honda 
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, 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 has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov)

² Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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New America Alliance Announces Solange Fernández Brooks As New Chief Executive Officer

December 2, 2019

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NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New America Alliance (NAA) announces the appointment of Solange Fernández Brooks as its new Chief Executive Officer, beginning January 2020. Mrs. Brooks has served as Portfolio Manager within the Investments Branch of the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), where she manages a global portfolio of limited partnerships.

Mrs. Brooks joined CalSTRS, the second largest pension fund in the nation with assets totaling approximately $246 billion, reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer in the Investments Executive Unit. Mrs. Brooks established one of the country’s leading emerging manager fund portfolios. Her diverse set of experiences added tremendous value to the portfolio, and to the relationships with the state legislature, trustees, and beneficiaries which CalSTRS serves.

Christopher Ailman, CalSTRS’ Chief Investment Officer, shared: “While we are sorry to see Solange leave, we are thrilled for NAA. Solange joined us in 2004 to help expand the diversity of our investment partners. She helped establish CalSTRS as a pacesetter among our peers. She will be a huge asset to NAA, and she joins the ranks of amazing CalSTRS alumni impacting our industry.”

Mrs. Brooks is widely recognized as a leader in the investment community and her contributions to capital access for emerging and diverse managers is well known. She was bestowed by the National Association of Investment Companies the 2008 Award of Excellence, which is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated personal achievement in their career, and made outstanding contributions through influence and direct actions to the promotion and benefit of minority business ownership. New America Alliance honored her with the 2012 Pension Leadership Award for Promoting Latino Advancement. Mrs. Brooks has been a long-time supporter of the efforts of the Robert Toigo Foundation by being part of the Advisory Committee and serving as Chair from 2009-2014.

Prior to joining CalSTRS, Mrs. Brooks served on the Corrections Independent Review Panel headed by former California Governor George Deukmejian. Mrs. Brooks formerly served as Deputy Director of the California Governor’s Office of Community Relations, and spent nine years in the correctional field, where she carried out various leadership positions – Chief Deputy Inspector General; Assistant Agency Secretary, Policy and Planning; and Chief Executive Officer for the California Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training.

She is a United States Air Force veteran and has served as an adjunct professor at Sacramento City College. Her undergraduate education is in international business and economics, and she earned a Master in Business Administration from the California State University, Sacramento.

NAA Board Chair Gerson R. Guzman shared, “We are excited to have Solange lead the organization. The NAA was organized 20 years ago on the principle that American Latino business leaders have a special responsibility to lead the process of building the forms of economic, political, and human capital crucial to Latino progress. As we look forward to the impact the organization can make in the next 20 years, we cannot think of anyone better situated and as accomplished to help us achieve our goals to increase capital access for women and minority-owned firms, and to accelerate diverse leadership in asset management, entrepreneurship, corporate America, and public service.”

Mrs. Brooks shared, “I am energized by the opportunity to lead the NAA efforts at this critical time in our country. I look forward to collaborating with all NAA members and friends in making new roads for success. As a great Spanish poet once said, Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar!” (Walker, there is no path, the path is made by walking.)

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Data Analysis, Brand Lift, and Influencer Marketing: Topics to Be Discussed at PortadaLA 2020

December 2, 2019

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NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada has announced that the brand marketers in Portada’s Council System have voted for the topics to be discussed during Portada Los Angeles on April 2, 2020. These are the winning topics and comments from Council System members:

Keynote: Why data scientists need to be cultural experts (A media planner/buyer perspective). An overarching topic of paramount importance to the brand marketing community to be addressed by subject matter experts.
“How can we combat bias in data? It can be interpreted in different ways by people who don’t understand the culture”
Consumer Insight Highlight: Consumer Insights: What Creates Brand Lift? Fresh consumer insights that foster the understanding of the U.S consumer and provide actionable tips for marketers.
“With so many marketers choosing to focus on attribution and lower-funnel metrics, it’s important to remind ourselves that without a strong brand identity and awareness, the purchase funnel will dry up.”
MarTech Solution Spotlight: Evolving Influencer Marketing. During this session a major brand marketing thought leader will reveal the latest trends on the use of technology by consumers and brands.
“How do you break through the clutter in an age where people are used to influencers pitching product after product?”

“By having these leading practitioners vote for the themes of the three main speaking slots, we make sure that brand marketing, tech and media executives targeting the diverse U.S. consumer get the most relevant content available in the marketplace,” says Marcos Baer, president of Portada.

For more information about Portada Los Angeles on April 2, 2020, click here.

If you are a brand marketer and would like to join the Council System, click here.

If you are a marketing service provider and would like to join the Council System, click here.

About Portada

Portada is a leading networking solutions platform for dynamic tech, marketing and media companies in the Americas. Portada members receive top business leads, advertising and PR services through events, digital-social and print magazine.

To find out more about the above-cited services, please contact Sales Director Leslie Zambrano at [email protected].

Media Contact: Isabel Ojeda, [email protected], + 52 1 5564162299

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Blue Shield of California Launches Statewide, Multi-Year Initiative to Support Mental Health for California Students

December 2, 2019

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School-based mental health clinician Rosalind Kingsley-Hurst sits down with a high school student for a one-on-one session. Rosalind is one of 19 mental health professionals recently placed in public schools in Alameda and San Diego counties through Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative on student mental health.

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There is a mental health crisis among California’s youth. Studies show up to one in five students in the U.S. has a serious mental health need, yet in California too few of those affected receive the help they need.¹^,²

To address this issue, Blue Shield of California is launching BlueSky, a multi-year effort in collaboration with the California Department of Education and nonprofit organizations such as Wellness Together, National Alliance on Mental Illness California and DoSomething.org.

The goal of the initiative is to enhance awareness, advocacy and access to mental health resources for California’s middle- and high school students. The Blue Shield of California BlueSky initiative will provide additional mental health clinicians in schools, train teachers on the signs of mental health issues, and empower students with in-person and online mental health support resources.

“Mental and emotional health play an essential role in a person’s overall well-being, starting in childhood,” said Paul Markovich, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California. “We all face adversity, yet each person’s future depends on his or her ability to cope with life’s challenges. Our goal through Blue Shield of California BlueSky is to help students develop the resilience and emotional well-being today that will give them a lifetime of good health.”

How Blue Shield of California BlueSky Supports Student Mental Health
The BlueSky initiative addresses mental health for middle- and high school students in California through a combination of school-level services and statewide initiatives, including:

One-on-one therapy for students most in need
Through the work of nonprofit Wellness Together, Blue Shield of California BlueSky will bring additional mental health clinicians into schools to enhance access to care. This service is launching initially in 19 middle- and high schools, with a student body of more than 20,000 students in Oakland Unified and San Leandro Unified school districts in Alameda County, and Sweetwater Union, Oceanside Unified and Juvenile Court & Community Schools in San Diego County.

Youth Mental Health First Aid training for thousands of educators
Working with the California Department of Education, Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky program will fund Youth Mental Health First Aid training for thousands of public-school teachers and staff. By providing school personnel with resources to support student mental health, the program will reach tens of thousands of students in classrooms across the state.

Support for student-led peer groups in high schools
In collaboration with National Alliance on Mental Illness California (NAMI), Blue Shield of California BlueSky is supporting the creation and expansion of student-led clubs in high schools throughout the state. NAMI on Campus clubs raise mental health awareness and reduce stigma in schools through peer-led activities, education and advocacy.

Online mental health and resilience resources for all students
In 2020, DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young people and social change, will join Blue Shield of California BlueSky to further equip and empower students with the tools they need to promote positive and effective mental health within their schools, communities and, ultimately, themselves.

The Blue Shield of California BlueSky initiative will be evaluated by a research team from the University of California, San Francisco’s Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies to determine the impact on student- and school-level outcomes.

“Educators are on the front lines in recognizing Adverse Childhood Experiences as a public health crisis. Research shows that positive adult relationships, peer to peer support and mental health services are critical to helping young people heal. This collaboration is truly about the intersection of education and health,” said Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, Surgeon General of California.

“Increasing mental health supports for our students and educators, is a top priority for the California Department of Education,” said Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “We are grateful that Blue Shield of California recognizes this need, and is actively supporting our teachers, counselors, staff and students.”

For more information on Blue Shield of California’s BlueSky initiative, and for links to resources around student mental health, visit blueshieldca.com/BlueSky.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a health care system worthy of our family and friends that is sustainably affordable. We are a not for profit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare health care service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit news.blueshieldca.com.
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¹ 2013 Children’s Mental Health Report – Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
² 2018 California Children’s Report Card – Children Now

CONTACT:	Jeff Blake
	Blue Shield of California
	510-607-2359
	[email protected]

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If you were a member of AutoZone’s Rewards Program in California and had a $20 Reward and/or Reward Credit for a purchase of over $20 expire, a class action settlement may affect your rights

December 2, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following notice is being jointly issued by Waskowski Johnson Yohalem LLP and Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman LLP and has been authorized by the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, in Hughes et al. v. AutoZone Parts, Inc. et al., Case No. BC631080.

What is this About?
This lawsuit alleges that AutoZone breached its contractual duties to Class Members who made purchases before the National Plan Conversion and violated California’s Unfair Competition Law by causing Reward Credits and $20 Rewards to expire. This lawsuit has sought compensation and injunctive relief. AutoZone denies the allegations and any wrongdoing, and has asserted numerous defenses as to procedure, liability, and damages.

Who is Included?
Individuals who were enrolled in the 5/20/20 version of AutoZone’s Rewards Program in California at the time of AutoZone’s National Plan Conversion and who lost $20 Reward(s) and/or Reward Credit(s) earned through purchases of over $20 from AutoZone because the Reward and/or Reward Credit was deemed expired. Prior to the National Plan Conversion, Rewards and Reward Credits did not expire for members enrolled in the 5/20/20 version of AutoZone Rewards. After the National Plan Conversion, Rewards expired after 3 months and Credits expired after 12 months.

To learn more about the settlement, the previously certified Subclasses, or to securely check if you are a Class Member by providing your Rewards Member I.D., visit www.AZRewardsLitigation.com.

How Will the Settlement Affect Me?
AutoZone has agreed to reinstate all of Class Members’ expired $20 Rewards and issue $5 Rewards to Members who had 1-2 Reward Credits expire, $10 Rewards to Members who had 3-4 Reward Credits expire, and $15 Rewards to Members who had 5 or more Reward Credits expire. The total aggregate face value of the Rewards that will be reinstated and/or issued will be over $48 million.

The reinstated or newly issued Rewards will automatically appear in Class Members’ AutoZone Rewards accounts within 30 days of final approval of a settlement without Class Members taking any further action. All Rewards issued as part of this settlement will be valid for 12 months after which they will expire and shall be treated as other Rewards in the AutoZone Rewards program in all other respects. In exchange, class members will forgo their rights to pursue the claims the Court previously certified for class treatment.

What are Your Options?
If the Court approves the settlement, Class Members do not need to do anything to receive the Rewards due to them under the settlement. If you are a Class Member, you have the right to object to the settlement. Written objections must be postmarked by January 23, 2020. Details about how to object are available at the settlement website. If you do nothing, and the Court approves the settlement, you will receive the Reward(s) described above but release all rights to pursue the claims that the Court previously certified for class treatment.

Has the Court Approved the Settlement?
No. The Court has set a hearing for February 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. to determine whether to approve the settlement and what attorneys’ fees, expenses, and incentive payments to award.

AutoZone has agreed to reimburse Class Counsel for their reasonable litigation expenses and attorneys’ fees, calculated using the Lodestar methodology as used in class action litigation (i.e. prevailing market rate in Los Angeles for similar services times hours worked, adjusted up or down by a positive or negative multiplier in the Court’s discretion). AutoZone has also agreed to pay the named Plaintiffs reasonable incentive awards, and to pay for the costs of notice to the class, which have been estimated to be $192,597, but may differ. None of these items shall be paid out of the benefits to the class or shall otherwise affect the value of the settlement to the class.

The parties have not agreed upon the amounts AutoZone will pay to Class Counsel or the Class Representatives. Class Counsel will seek expenses of no more than $125,000, fees of no more than $6,625,000, and no more than $60,000 for the Class Representatives in total incentive awards from the Court. Any award of attorneys’ fees, expenses, or incentive awards must be approved by the Court.

This is only a summary of the key settlement terms. A full copy of the Settlement Agreement is available at www.AZRewardsLitigation.com.

How Do You Get More Information?
This notice is only a summary. To obtain a detailed Notice of Class Action Settlement, including the formal Subclass definitions, and the Settlement Agreement, details on how to file an objection and additional information, visit www.AZRewardsLitigation.com. Para mas información, visita www.AZRewardsLitigation.com/ESP.

DO NOT CALL THE COURT.

SOURCE Waskowski Johnson Yohalem LLP

Acura Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program Named 2020 IntelliChoice Best Premium Brand Warranty

December 2, 2019

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TORRANCE, California, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Significantly enhanced in 2019, the Acura Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program has been named Best Premium Brand Certified Pre-Owned Program Warranty by IntelliChoice. Earlier this year, Acura introduced major upgrades to its CPO program, including an extended limited warranty that doubles the non-powertrain coverage period, plus additional benefits for owners such as a new and complimentary first scheduled maintenance¹ – which includes oil and filter, tire rotation, air intake filter, cabin air filter, rear differential fluid, and brake fluid change – and a three-month AcuraLink^® trial subscription.

The IntelliChoice award marks the first time Acura has secured a best warranty award for its premium CPO vehicles. IntelliChoice also lauded the Acura CPO program warranty for its non-powertrain limited warranty 72 months/100,000 miles² comprehensive coverage from the original in-service date. For vehicles outside the new car warranty period, the coverage is 24 months/100,000 miles, with the powertrain coverage at 84 months/100,000 miles² from the original in-service date.

In assessing its Certified Pre-Owned awards, IntelliChoice – the automotive research and data analytics firm and MotorTrend Group subsidiary – considered nine elements of auto manufacturers’ CPO programs, including extended manufacturer warranties, certified inspection process, roadside assistance, title verification, special financing, return and exchange policies, dealer compliance, market penetration, and used cost of ownership. Full information on the accolade can be found at https://www.motortrend.com/news/cadillac-kia-top-2020-intellichoice-certified-pre-owned-car-awards/.

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.

¹ Beginning on the date of the vehicle delivery and for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever occurs first), excludes NSX.
² Based on odometer miles

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Statement By Fred Ryan, Chairman Of The Board Of The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation And Institute, On The Death Of Yasuhiro Nakasone

December 1, 2019

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SIMI VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone. President Reagan called Prime Minister Nakasone “a friend, wise colleague…and important ally.”

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Together they worked closely to strengthen and maintain a close U.S.-Japanese relationship at a time when both countries had expanding economies and critical shared responsibilities in the Pacific region. The Ron/Yasu relationship was unlike any leaders of Japan and the US have enjoyed in the modern era. During his 8 years in office, President Reagan invited only two world leaders to meetings at Camp David, and in 1986 Prime Minister Nakasone was one of them (the other was Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher).

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute extends its deepest condolences to the Nakasone family and to the people of Japan.”

Contact:	Melissa Giller
	805-522-2977

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World AIDS Day: Food Safety is Important for People with HIV or AIDS

December 1, 2019

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to remind those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) about the FDA resource guide on protecting yourself from foodborne illness and safely handling food.

You can download a copy of the booklet Food Safety for People with HIV/AIDS at: https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/food-safety-people-hivaids. Or, order a print copy from the CFSAN Education Resource Library: https://epublication.fda.gov/epub/.

For individuals with HIV or AIDS, practicing food safety is critical because their immune systems may be damaged or destroyed, making them susceptible to foodborne illness or “food poisoning.” A person with HIV or AIDS who contracts a foodborne illness is more likely to have a lengthier illness, undergo hospitalization, or even die.

Know the Food Risks

Some foods are more risky for people with HIV or AIDS because they are more likely to contain harmful bacteria or viruses. In general, these foods fall into two categories:

Uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables.
Certain animal products, such as unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses made with raw milk; raw or undercooked eggs; raw meat, raw poultry, raw fish, raw shellfish and their juices; and luncheon meats and deli-type salads (without added preservatives) prepared on site in a deli-type establishment.

Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety

Anyone preparing food should also follow these steps to lower their risk for foodborne illness:

CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often. Bacteria can be spread throughout the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops, and food.
SEPARATE: Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood and their juices, and raw eggs away from ready-to-eat foods.
COOK to the right temperatures. Use a food thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, seafood, and egg products are cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy any harmful bacteria. Refer to the chart at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/UCM462491.pdf
CHILL foods promptly. Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Use an appliance thermometer to be sure the refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees F or below and the freezer temperature is 0 degrees F or below.

Know the Symptoms

Consuming dangerous foodborne bacteria will usually cause illness within 1 to 3 days of eating the contaminated food. However, sickness can also occur within 20 minutes or up to 6 weeks later. Symptoms of foodborne illness include: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms (such as fever, headache, and body ache). These symptoms can be worse for someone with a weakened immune system and lead to long term health effects or even death.

Take Action

If you think that you have a foodborne illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Also, report this to the FDA by:

Contacting the Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your area: https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem/consumer-complaint-coordinators
Contacting MedWatch, http://www.fda.gov/medwatch, 1-800-FDA-1088.

No one has to reveal their HIV status to the FDA when submitting a complaint.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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Debt.com Serves Up Eye-popping Holiday Predictions

November 26, 2019

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Shoppers have one less week to work with their budgets this holiday season and Debt.com compiled an interesting forecast.

Men will outspend women by twice as much and almost a third of male respondents plan to spend more than $500 on gifts according to Tinuiti Marketing, which polled 2,003 adults. Yet, nearly half of the female respondents said they’ll spend $250 or less.

“Men buy fewer gifts but they tend to be more expensive. Women, meanwhile, seem to buy smaller and more practical items that are still very personal choices,” says Howard Dvorkin, CPA and Chairman of Debt.com.

As holiday budgets continue to rise, consumers may be surprised to hear that Trump’s tariffs won’t affect their gift-giving. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect December 15, 2019. According to the National Retail Federation, retailers are stocking up on goods so that the upcoming tariffs won’t affect their supply.

Decorations get cheaper the closer you get to Christmas, so shoppers don’t need to rush out and buy those items on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. And consumers should also be prepared to return at least one gift they receive over the holidays, according to the e-commerce giant Shopify. A whopping 89% of online shoppers have returned an item in the last three years.

Meanwhile, Generation Z is busting the myth of the dead storefront. This generation is the most likely to show up in-store because they don’t have credit cards for online shopping, according to an NPD group survey. In contrast, Gen Xers plan to shop online and spend the most money compared to other generations. Gen Xers should beware, however, as fake websites and other online scams are on the rise according to McAfee.

“Some shoppers are getting tired of retailers starting holiday promotions earlier and earlier every year, but the earlier you start shopping, the more paychecks you have to spread out the cost. This will help you stick to your budget and use cash instead of pulling out plastic for your holiday expenses,” continues Dvorkin. To make the most of holiday shopping, Debt.com offers the following tips:

If you are using credit cards for gifts, choose a reward credit card strategically. A rewards card that you can pay off in full each month is a great idea if you can earn cash back on purchases.
Start shopping now to spread out the cost of your holiday budget! Use Debt.com’s Holiday Money Guide to help manage your budget and gift-giving this year. This will help you stick to cash instead of pulling out your credit card for your holiday expenses. Include gifts, decorations, food, postage and shipping, travel expenses, and hosting expenses to cover holiday party costs.

About: Debt.com provides free educational and professional resources for getting out of debt, building credit, and making smart personal money management decisions. Debt.com only works with vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers ‘when life happens’.

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(Español) “Destino España”, un programa especial de America TeVé, que lo llevará por las regiones de Galicia y Valencia, con Adriana Navarro, este Día de Acción de Gracias, de 6 a 7 PM

November 26, 2019

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