SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Odisea: Un año de inmigrante en U.S.A. was created by Rosalina Huesca de Gallegos. Rosalina Huesca de Gallegos is an author from Veracruz, Mexico. She studied accounting and auditing at the Universidad Veracruzana, graduating in 1983. She worked as an accountant, administrative manager, and academic coordinator in different companies for twenty-two years.
This book can be enjoyed for its content of typical Mexican recipes, very much in the author’s style, her children’s stories created by herself, and her poems inspired by that love that reaches us all at some time in our lives and that we know how to identify it, because In most of the time we let it go without realizing it, motivated by all the social conventions that we live daily.
Published by Page Publishing, Rosalina Huesca de Gallegos’s new book Odisea: Un año de inmigrante en U.S.A. will enlighten readers on the emotional, physical, and psychological impact of immigration on a person’s life and the lives of his or her loved ones.
Consumers who wish to understand the essence of heritage, resilience and faith in times of confusion, and what it truly means to be an immigrant can purchase Odisea: Un año de inmigrante en los EE. UU.in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway® 2020 marks the fourth consecutive year Honda is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the program.
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda heads to Hilton Head Island, SC this winter as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway® 2020. The grand prize package for the HGTV Dream Home 2020 includes the versatile and adventure-ready Honda Passport Elite SUV (automobiles.honda.com/passport), equipped to make the most of the region’s natural beauty, along with the fully-furnished home and a $250,000 cash prize.
The 2019 Honda Passport Elite will be integrated into the HGTV Dream Home 2020 on-air special that airs on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 8 p.m. ET on HGTV and showcases the home’s construction and interior design by Brian Patrick Flynn. Through a 30-second custom vignette showcasing the Passport, Honda will invite viewers to enter the sweepstakes for their chance to win the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2020 (HGTV.com/HGTVDreamHome). Rather than choosing between savoring the moment or seizing the day, the vignette highlights how the Honda Passport and HGTV Dream Home 2020 can realize whatever type of adventure Hilton Head Island has to offer. This marks the fourth consecutive year Honda is the exclusive automotive sponsor of HGTV Dream Home Giveaway.
HGTV Dream Home 2020 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina The HGTV Dream Home 2020 is located in Windmill Harbour, a private Hilton Head community adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway, and home of the South Carolina Yacht Club. Fans can catch a sneak peek of the HGTV Dream Home 2020, now available at HGTV.com/HGTVDreamHome.
The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom, two-story home is rendered in a jewel-toned blue and restful green, with nostalgic neutrals and pops of coral and blush pink. It boasts a gourmet kitchen, vast great room, expansive laundry and mudroom and a large, multi-purpose entertaining space upstairs. The layout of the house welcomes guests upon arrival, with a two-story foyer, which reveals the great room, dining room and kitchen in an open concept floor plan, along with the master suite on the main level. This marsh-front property offers spectacular views with a backyard that includes a retractable screened porch that extends the length of the home. This outdoor oasis is truly a haven with a rectangular pool seated parallel to the home, along with an outdoor kitchen and views of the salt marsh coastline that make this home an entertainer’s dream.
HGTV Dream Home 2020: How to Enter The official entry period for the HGTV Dream Home 2020 is 9 a.m. ET Monday, December 30, 2019 through 5 p.m. ET Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Eligible fans can enter for a chance to win twice per day at HGTV.com, where they will also find full details and the official rules1.
HGTV Dream Home 2020: Where to Watch Viewers can tune-in to the one-hour special DIY Behind the Build: HGTV Dream Home 2020 premiering on DIY Network on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11 p.m. ET to get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at building the HGTV Dream Home 2020. The home’s design will also be highlighted on the HGTV Dream Home Special 2020, airing on HGTV on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 8 p.m. ET, featuring host Tamara Day and interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn. A pre-premiere of the special will be available on the HGTV GO app on December 30th and a Spanish language adapted version will be available in simulcast on Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia. The winner of the home will be featured on the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway Special 2020 airing in May 2020.
2019 Honda Passport The 2019 Passport is the latest addition to Honda’s award-winning SUV lineup, and with a modern, spacious interior and numerous high-tech features. Passport delivers a unique combination of on-road driving refinement and off-road capability along with best-in-class interior space. Designed for adventure-seekers who want the exceptional on- and off-road capability of Honda’s available i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system, the power and towing capability of its 280-horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V6, and the more personal and rugged character of a five-passenger SUV, Passport fits between the refined and compact CR-V and the larger, family-focused three-row Pilot.
The 2019 Honda Passport comes standard with 20-inch wheels, a blackout grille, the Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, as well as higher ground clearance and wider track than the three-row Pilot. Along with Passport’s best-in-class interior passenger space and total interior volume, the SUV features a large “basement” cargo area ideal for storing dirty gear or keeping valuables out of sight. Key premium technologies available on Passport include in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, a high-resolution 8-inch Display Audio system, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, and more.
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.
For More Information Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda
1 No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the U.S., age 21 or older. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends at 5 p.m. ET on 2/19/20. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. For full official rules, prize disclosures, and to enter, visit www.HGTV.com. Main Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC d/b/a Home & Garden Television 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, Tennessee 37932.
Acura’s Super Rare First SUV Reimagined with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive
TORRANCE, California, Dec 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura will throw it back to the ’90s this weekend with the debut of a restored and reimagined 1997 Acura SLX – the brand’s first SUV and first AWD vehicle – at the RADwood Car Show in Orange County on Saturday, Dec. 7. Built specifically for RADwood, the SLX’s original 3.2L V6, 4-speed automatic and conventional 4×4 drivetrain were swapped out for Acura’s latest and greatest performance technology – a 350-horsepower, race-tuned 2.0-liter VTEC® Turbo, 10-speed automatic transmission and the 4th generation of Acura’s torque-vectoring Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system, all sourced from a third-generation Acura RDX. Acura heads to RADwood as the brand celebrates crossing 1-million SH-AWD-equipped vehicles, and over 1.6 million SUVs sold in North America.
The Acura SLX, developed in partnership with Isuzu, was sold in limited numbers between the 1996 and 1999 model years. It was succeeded by the fully Acura-engineered MDX, and later the RDX, models that have gone on to see tremendous market success, leading their respective segments in sales.
“Acura is an ’80s kid, so RADwood is a perfect event for us to display our heritage,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and Acura brand officer. “Nostalgia for ’80s and ’90s vehicles has grown tremendously, and we’re seeing them start to become really collectable. RADwood is always packed with a lot of fun and interesting stuff, so we knew we would have to bring something a little crazy to the table.”
To maintain the ’90s charm of the Acura SLX, minimal changes were made to the exterior and interior. The original two-tone paint scheme was updated using Performance Red Pearl and Champagne-Silver, while the original wheels and tires have been swapped out for 17-inch Fifteen52 Tarmac wheels wrapped in Yokohama Geolander A/T tires. Completing the exterior upgrades are a body-color hard shell spare tire cover that replaces the original vinyl cover. Keen observers will notice the SH-AWD badge on the tailgate as one of the few visual cues to what lies underneath. Interior enhancements include reupholstered Milano leather seats and a grey wood applique on the door panels and dash.
The “Super Handling SLX” will be displayed at the RADwood Car Show alongside a 1991 NSX (VIN: 00052) – the earliest known NSX in North America, a 1986 Integra Coupe from the Acura Museum in Torrance, CA and an original (unmodified) 1996 Acura SLX – owned by collector and Acura enthusiast Tyson Hugie.
The RADwood Car Show, founded in 2017 by automotive journalists Bradley Brownell, Art Cevantes, Lane Skelton and Rick Deacon, celebrates the cars and car culture of the 1980s and ’90s. While most car shows tend to focus on the exotic and ultra-valuable, RADwood places special importance on the eclectic and the unexpected.
Super Handling Prowess Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), first introduced on the 2005 RL sedan, is one of the industry’s most advanced torque-vectoring AWD technologies, evolved over four generations and appearing in multiple iterations of the RL, TL and TLX sedans and RDX and MDX SUVs. This year, Acura will surpass 1-million SH-AWD-equipped vehicles sold in the North American market.
The newest and most capable generation of mechanical SH-AWD debuted on the 2019 RDX, boasting 40 percent more torque capacity at the rear axle, quicker front-to-rear torque transfer and 30 percent quicker transfer of torque between the left and right rear wheels.
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ is currently available on five of six Acura models in either mechanical (RDX, MDX and TLX) or Sport Hybrid (NSX, MDX and RLX) form.
Humble Beginnings to Market Leadership In the early ’90s, Acura recognized a large potential for growth in the burgeoning SUV market. The brand launched the SLX in November of 1995, becoming the first SUV from a Japanese luxury automaker. Built for Acura by Isuzu, the SLX offered genuine 4×4 capabilities paired with top-tier luxury accommodations. The SLX allowed Acura to establish an early foothold in the fledgling luxury SUV market, while the brand’s first SUV created in-house, the 2001 MDX, was in the early stages of development. Over four model years, Acura sold a modest 6,590 SLXs in the U.S. but gained significant knowledge and understanding of the future SUV market.
SLX Model History
1996
SLX introduced, available in Standard and Premium trims
1997
Panoramic Moonroof now a standard feature
Overhead “Multimeter” included on Premium model
1998
New direct-injection 3.5-liter DOHC V-6 (215 hp and 230 lbs-ft)
Updated Torque on Demand™ four-wheel drive system
Revised front and rear styling
Redesigned instrument panel
Premium model dropped; Premium features now standard
1999
Theft deterrent system now standard
MDX and RDX Take the Reigns In fall 2000, Acura revealed its first fully homegrown SUV, the 2001 MDX, which was met with critical praise, taking home honors as both the Motor Trend and North American SUV of the Year in 2001. Now in its third generation, MDX has gone on to become the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time, approaching 1 million units in total U.S. sales.
In 2006, Acura expanded its SUV lineup with the first-generation RDX. A pioneer in what is now luxury’s largest segment, the RDX over three generations has been a top performer for Acura, with cumulative sales over 480,000, making RDX the best-selling vehicle in its segment since 2006.
In August of this year, Acura’s cumulative SUV sales in North America surpassed 1.6 million units (1,637,420), a testament to the success of the MDX and RDX.
Build Process & Team The “Super Handling SLX” reimagining was led by Acura engineers and Pikes Peak racing drivers James Robinson, Paul Hubers and Jordan Guitar. Beginning with a 1997 Acura SLX “donor car,” the Ohio-based team separated the body and frame to assess the feasibility of the powertrain swap. With the original SLX’s longitudinally mounted 3.2-liter V6 removed, it was confirmed the biggest challenge would be fitting a transverse mounted engine between the SUV’s frame rails.
“We knew packaging this new powertrain into the SLX would be tough, and it was,” said James Robinson, an Acura powertrain engineer. “But some parts came together much more easily than we had expected. As crazy as it sounds, the RDX’s driveshaft went into the SLX without any modifications at all.”
Once frame restoration was complete, the team began work to transplant the RDX’s 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, 10-speed automatic transmission and the latest generation of Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™. New front and rear subframes were welded to the SUV’s original boxed ladder frame, and the SLX’s solid rear axle was replaced with the RDX’s performance-oriented multi-link independent rear suspension.
To give the exterior appearance a fresh take, Performance Red Pearl, from Acura’s current color palette, was selected as the primary exterior color as it nicely mirrors Radiant Red – a color offered on the 1996 SLX. Champagne Silver was chosen for the bumpers, fenders and lower trim – a trademark look for ’90s SUVs like the SLX.
The SLX’s interior was restored and updated with re-trimmed seats using a dark grey Milano “gathered” leather, and a more modern wood trim for the doors and dash. The original carpet and headliner were reserved, while custom-made Berber floor mats, with Acura logos, were supplied by Lloyd Mats.
The Donor Car The SLX used for the build, a 1997 model originally painted Fir Green Metallic, was previously owned by Acura enthusiast and collector Tyson Hugie. A lifelong fan of the Acura brand, Hugie still owns his first car, a ’94 Acura Legend Coupe that has seen over 572,000 miles and 38 states including Alaska. In addition to the Legend Coupe, Hugie’s collection includes a ’94 Legend Sedan, a ’92 Integra GS-R, and a ’92 Formula Red NSX he bought just days before his 30th birthday. His most recent addition, a Radiant Red ’96 SLX, replaced the car that became the “Super Handling SLX”.
“The SLX was a pivotal move for Acura in the 1990s, paving the way for its future success in the SUV market,” said Hugie. “Being able to see Acura retrofit new tech into a classic bodystyle was something I was intrigued about and excited to help with.”
Hugie, along with his ’96 SLX, make a cameo in the “Super Handling SLX” Flashback Forward video, with Hugie playing himself – a young enterprising collector of vintage Acuras.
RADwood “Super Handling SLX” Project Build
Modifications:
2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine an 10-Speed Automatic (sourced from RDX)
Fourth-Generation Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (sourced from RDX)
Custom Intake, Exhaust, Turbo and ECU tuning increase output to 350 HP, 340 lb.-ft. (est.)
Performance Red Pearl Paint (available on 2020 RDX, MDX, ILX, and TLX)
Period-correct Champagne-Silver Accents for Bumpers, Fenders and Lower-Cladding
Custom Body-color Spare Tire Hard Shell (replaces original vinyl cover)
Custom machine-finished Fifteen52 Tarmac Wheels (17 x 7.5)
Yokohama Geolander A/T Tires (245/65 R17)
SH-AWD® badge on rear tailgate
Reupholstered Seats in Dark Grey Milano “Gathered” Leather
Rewrapped Steering Wheel with Custom-Mounted Paddle Shifters
Dark Grey Wood-applique for Door Panels and Dash
Custom Berber Floor Mats by Lloyd Mats
Specifications & Features
Specs
1996 SLX
“Super Handling” SLX
Original MSRP
$33,900
($57,100 adjusted for inflation)
“Don’t even ask”
Engine
3.2-liter V6, 24 Valve, SOHC
2.0-liter Turbocharged, DOHC VTEC
Induction System
Sequential Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4-wheel-drive
2-Speed Shift-on-the-fly Transfer Case
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™
(4th Generation System)
Horsepower (SAE Net)
190 hp @ 5600 rpm
350 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque (SAE Net)
188 lbs-ft @ 4000 rpm
340 lbs-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm
Drive Modes
Normal, Power, Winter
Snow, Comfort, Sport, Sport+
Chassis
Body Structure
Galvanized steel body on frame
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Front Suspension
Independent double-wishbone
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Sold Rear Axle, with coil springs
Independent Rear Suspension, 5-link
Brakes
Power-assisted, ventilated disc brakes
Fr: Ventilated 11.0 in
Rr: Ventilated 12.3 in
Oval-servo drum-in-disc parking brake
Power-assisted, ventilated disc brakes
Fr: Ventilated 12.4 in
Rr: Ventilated 12.2 in
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Wheels
16-inch x 7.0 cast-aluminum alloy
Fifteen52 Tarmac
17-inch x 7.5 cast-aluminum alloy
Tires
245/70 R16 M+S All Season
Yokohama Geloander A/T GO15
245/65 R17
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase:
108.7 in
108.7 in
Track (Front / Rear)
59.6 in / 59.8 in
64.4 in / 65.1
Overall Length (w/ spare)
178.9 in (183.5)
178.9 in (184.0)
Overall Width
72.4 in
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Overall Height
72.2 in
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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. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L’Oréal Paris celebrated 10 extraordinary women who are championing a breadth of social causes at the 14th annual L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth gala this evening. Inspired by the L’Oréal Paris tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth honors the intrinsic beauty and worth of women who are positively impacting their communities through philanthropy. With diverse stories born from personal experiences, the 2019 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth represent a range of causes including bringing musical expression to special needs children, empowering at-risk teenage girls to build literacy and life skills, improving the lives of youth in foster care through educational coaching and technology, and working with communities to reduce food waste.
An influential group of media, business executives, philanthropists and past L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth gathered at The Pierre Hotel in New York City to shine a spotlight on the 2019 Women of Worth and provide a national platform to tell their stories. Each Honoree received a $10,000 grant for their non-profit organizations, with 2019 Honoree Brittany Schiavone of Brittany’s Baskets of Hope and 2008 Women of Worth alumna Gracie Cavnar of Recipe for Success Foundation receiving special recognition for their work.
Following a nationwide, online public vote, Schiavone was selected as the 2019 National Honoree. She received an additional $25,000 to support her cause that helps deliver baskets of handmade baby items and Down syndrome support system information to families with Down syndrome babies.
Separately, Gracie Cavnar was named this year’s recipient of the Karen T. Fondu Impact Award. Cavnar was recognized for her work in combatting childhood obesity by changing the way children understand, appreciate and eat their food, as well as helping the community provide healthier diets for kids.
“The L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth are selfless heroes who through great courage, perseverance, and sacrifice are embracing their worth and instilling it in others. They are the purest embodiment of our iconic tagline, ‘Because You’re Worth It,'” said Ali Goldstein, President, L’Oréal Paris. “With the 2019 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth there are now 140 phenomenal Honorees who continue to make a profound impact on society, and we are proud to continue to help them thrive,” added Karen T. Fondu, President Emeritus and Chairwoman of L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth.
NATIONAL WOMEN OF WORTH HONOREE: BRITTANY SCHIAVONE, BRITTANY’S BASKETS OF HOPE, SOUTH HUNTINGTON, NY Brittany created Brittany’s Baskets of Hope, a non-profit dedicated to bringing information, support and guidance to families welcoming babies with Down syndrome into their lives by delivering handmade baskets of baby items, information about Down syndrome and Brittany’s own story, instilling hope in the face of uncertainty. Since its foundation in 2016, BBoH has delivered over 900 baskets to families in 48 states. Brittany is a testament to the success of individuals with Down syndrome and her story helps parents envision futures for their children and all they can achieve.
KAREN T. FONDU IMPACT AWARD WINNER: GRACIE CAVNAR, RECIPE FOR SUCCESS FOUNDATION, HOUSTON, TX Cardiac surgeon and host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” Dr. Mehmet Oz presented this year’s Karen T. Fondu Impact Award to Gracie Cavnar, who was recognized for her work in combatting childhood obesity by changing the way children understand, appreciate and eat their food, as well as helping the community provide healthier diets for our kids. Since becoming a Women of Worth Honoree in 2008, Cavnar served as an advisor to the White House in the planning, design and launch of Let’s Move, a national advocacy initiative of First Lady Michelle Obama. Later, she was appointed to the Mayor’s Healthy Houston Task Force, was a keynote speaker at dozens of events, including two TEDx talks, and in 2017 she chaired the International Women’s Forum Global Conference in Houston. After nearly fifteen years on the ground and 50,000+ children taught, the Recipe for Success Foundation has attracted attention from many activists, the White House and national press.
The 2019 Women of Worth Honorees and their non-profits:
Brittany Schiavone– Long Island, NY; Founder, Brittany’s Baskets of Hope: delivers baskets of hand-made baby items and Down syndrome support system information to families with Down Syndrome babies.
Crystal Chatman – Memphis, TN; Founder & Director, Beautiful Spirited Women: empowers and advocates for teenage girls through mentorship that teaches healthy self-esteem, safe sex and entrepreneurship.
Hetal Jani – Queens, NY; Founding Executive Director, SPEAK Mentorship: advances diversity in leadership through college and career preparedness, mentoring immigrant girls on cultural identity, career trajectory and gender association.
Judy Winter – East Lansing, MI; Cofounder, Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp: provides opportunities for musical expression, enjoyment and interaction with special needs children through an inclusive day camp.
Ni’cola Mitchell – Atlanta, GA; Founder, Girls Who Brunch: inspires and empowers at-risk teenage girls by teaching literacy, education and critical life skills.
Sally Berenzweig – Boca Raton, FL; Cofounder, KidSafe Foundation: teaches personal safety to children and adults with the ultimate mission of building strong, resilient families and safer communities.
Samantha Gerson – Los Angeles, CA; Founder & CEO, UnBroken: provides free legal and therapeutic support to adolescent survivors of institutional abuses such as conversion therapy.
Shanté Elliott – Chicago, IL; Founder, TasselTurn: improves the lives of youth in foster care through personalized support and college and career technology based educational coaching and social-emotional curriculum.
Shreyaa Venkat – Ashburn, VA; Founder, NEST4US: works with communities to provide volunteer and leadership opportunities, focusing on reducing food waste and feeding the hungry.
For more information about Women of Worth and the 2019 Honorees, visit www.WomenofWorth.com, and L’Oréal Paris on Facebook and Twitter. Join and follow the conversation by using the hashtag #WomenofWorth.
About L’Oréal Paris: The L’Oréal Paris division of L’Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market. The brand’s signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” was born in the United States in 1973 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women, and for more than 100 years, L’Oréal Paris has been providing women around the world with products in four major beauty categories: hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. With L’Oréal’s invention of hair color in 1909, the brand continues to serve as a leading innovator of hair products across color, care, and styling with brands such as Superior Preference, Féria, Colorista, Elvive, the Ever Collection, and Elnett Satin Hairspray. L’Oréal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are tested to address individual skin concerns through its renowned brands Revitalift, Pure-Sugar, Pure-Clay, Age Perfect, and Sublime Bronze. L’Oréal Paris’ iconic cosmetics include best-seller Voluminous Lash Paradise, as well as the Infallible, True Match, Colour Riche, Voluminous, and Visible Lift collections. For more information about L’Oréal Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content, please visit www.lorealparisusa.com or follow on Instagram (@LOrealMakeup, @LOrealHair, @LOrealSkin, @LOrealMen, Snapchat (@LOrealMakeup), Twitter (@LOrealParisUSA), Facebook (@LOrealParisUSA), and Pinterest (@LOrealParisUSA).
TORONTO, Dec. 5, 2019 /CNW/ – Ample Organics Inc. and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (“MCA”) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, together, are proud to announce their partnership to strengthen the medicinal cannabis industry in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines by activating AmpleCentral™ — the world’s first national Cannabis Tracking System built for regulators.
Leveraging its extensive cannabis industry domain expertise at the federally regulated level, Ample Organics will be providing sound industry-wide advice to the MCA as the medicinal cannabis industry emerges in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Together, a two-phase approach will be established to facilitate the rapid rollout of the new medicinal cannabis program. Initially, the Ample Organics seed-to-sale software platform will be deployed to empower the MCA, along with physicians and pharmacists, to register and service medicinal cannabis patients. This software platform is the trusted solution serving the world’s largest cannabis companies and over 70% of Canadian License Holders. Concurrently, Ample Organics will be working closely with the MCA and stakeholders to customize and deploy AmpleCentral™ specifically for St. Vincent and the Grenadines. A first-of-its-kind jurisdictional track-and-trace database, AmpleCentral™ is designed for governments to facilitate sophisticated reporting and to assist regulators with ensuring compliance, verifying product quantity and quality, taxation, and preventing diversion and inversion. This technology connects data points across the national cannabis supply chain, providing regulators with the information necessary to assure public, product, and patient safety.
“We believe that this is a hugely important milestone,” says John Prentice, President and CEO of Ample Organics. “It will be the very first implementation of a true national tracking system within the cannabis industry anywhere in the world, and it has allowed us the opportunity to engage with government agencies across the globe as new markets arise. With the support of the Government of Canada, we are building AmpleCentral™ to empower other federal governments to regulate, monitor, and monetize their cannabis industries effectively. This public-private partnership enables the MCA to leverage our unique and extensive expertise operating compliance systems on a national scale. St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ well-thought-out and comprehensive regulatory framework, should, and will, serve as a model for the CARICOM nations and any other national jurisdiction considering a forward-thinking cannabis program.”
“We are establishing this industry with the mantra that a ‘Medicinal Cannabis Industry begins with Science and Technology,'” says Dr. Jerrol Thompson, CEO of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority. “That is why we are taking this bold lead to invest, and an early stage, in a Central Inventory Management Traceability system that will: (1) eliminate diversion; (2) facilitate real-time supply chain reporting; (3) support our banking solution and compliance regime; (4) and provide a safety net for product recall.”
Over the past few months, as part of a government mandate, the MCA has rolled out an innovative country-wide education program providing theoretical and practical training to indoor and outdoor cultivators, including industry best-practices and Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP). Ample Organics is dedicated to sharing the responsibility to foster an educated and informed cannabis industry, and therefore, will provide AmpleLearn™ as a way to administer education programs to enhance the training and education available.
“One of the reasons we have chosen to work with the Medicinal Cannabis Authority in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is their commitment to ensuring a successful cannabis industry through education,” says Tom Ritchie, VP of Accounts & Education at Ample Organics. “It is vital to us that traditional cultivators have proper educational tools available to them so that they, too, can thrive in a regulated cannabis industry. As the first in the world to develop a certification program for seed-to-sale software operators, we have the know-how to help administer education and training programs by leveraging AmpleLearn™, our online Learning Management System. We are committed to supporting the initiatives that the MCA is launching and look forward to the future.”
About Ample Organics: Founded in 2014, Ample Organics is adopted by more Canadian Licensed Holders than any other cannabis software solution. A complete ecosystem for cannabis businesses, the technology platform makes compliance easy by tracking individual plants from seed to consumer and reporting every detail of the growth, production, and sales processes. Our team of cannabis industry and technology experts designed the platform to facilitate compliance and transparency, while enhancing overall business efficiency and operational intelligence. The software continues to be the most trusted solution for cannabis producers, manufacturers, distributors, physicians, clinics, laboratories, retailers, and educators. Visit AmpleOrganics.com.
About the Medicinal Cannabis Authority: The Medicinal Cannabis Authority was established through the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act, 2018. It is a body corporate with a mandate to regulate the cultivation, supply, possession, production and use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. This mandate forms part of the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ vision to establish a well-regulated export-oriented medicinal cannabis industry. Visit MCA.VC.
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an important victory that will benefit thousands of workers and protect countless others, Wilshire Law Firm secured class certification on Tuesday against behemoth Bank of America in a lawsuit for California Labor Code violations. The class consists of treasury services advisers and financial center assistant managers who worked for Bank of America in California.
The ruling comes after numerous judges denied previous efforts to obtain certification. Justin F. Marquez, Senior Attorney at Wilshire Law Firm, observed: “We prevailed where so many others have failed.” Nicol E. Hajjar, counsel for plaintiffs, added: “Wilshire Law Firm is pleased with this favorable outcome, and we remain vigorous in walking side-by-side with our clients in pursuing justice.”
Plaintiffs alleged that Bank of America, America’s second-largest bank, failed to pay class members for all hours worked and routinely denied class members of their required-by-law meal and rest breaks.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler agreed with the plaintiffs. In her 24-page order Tuesday granting class certification, the court noted: “the facts that underlie the plaintiffs’ claims are that the Bank’s de facto policies (1) make off-the-clock work unavoidable because employees must work before they log in for their shifts and after they log out and (2) set performance goals that make it impossible to take meal-and-rest breaks.” As a result, the court found that “Bank of America’s system-wide implementation of its policies … would generate common answers apt to drive the resolution of the litigation.”
The workers are represented by Justin F. Marquez, Bobby Saadian, Nicol E. Hajjar, Thiago M. Coelho and Robert Dart of Wilshire Law Firm PLC; and Stephen Noel Ilg and George L. Lin of Ilg Legal Office PC.
About Wilshire Law Firm Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers as one of 2020’s “Best Law Firms”, the firm’s attorneys are consistently recognized throughout the legal industry for their excellence.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Post Offices nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 and New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. All Post Offices will be open after the holidays, and regular mail delivery will resume Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
Some Post Offices may have extended hours leading up to the holidays, while others may have limited hours on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24. Although there are no plans for limited hours on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, customers should always check with their local Post Offices for hours of operation.
Blue collection boxes with final collection times before 12 p.m. (noon) will not be affected by an early closing Dec. 24. If a box has a final collection time after 12 p.m., its mail may be picked up earlier. For mail pickup Dec. 24, please put your mail into blue collection boxes by noon regardless of the final collection times posted on the box. As a reminder, blue collection boxes are not serviced on Sundays.
Customers who have items to mail after the scheduled pickup times Dec. 24 should visit the Postal Locator on tools.usps.com to find local Post Offices that may be open later.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Its sophisticated style, refined handling and high value proposition are just some of the qualities that contributed to the 2020 Kia Telluride being named “SUV of the Year” by the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation. Kia’s largest and most capable SUV was recognized for offering the space, comfort, technology, luxury and safety ideal for today’s Latino family.
“Since its debut earlier this year, the Kia Telluride has been an undeniable success, drawing a high number of new consumers to the Kia brand,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America. “Winning the Hispanic Motor Press Foundation’s SUV of the Year award is an honor and testament to how, in addition to offering the best value, Kia has become a world-class car manufacturer.”
Designed in California and assembled in Georgia, the 2020 Telluride’s bold and boxy shape and sophisticated exterior accents convey a spirit of adventure and possibility. That sentiment is strengthened by its engineering, delivering an enjoyable and confidence-inspiring driving experience both on- and off-road.
“This vehicle raises the bar in a segment with already excellent choices. For the larger family, Telluride offers plenty of space with a very modern and bright interior,” said Ricardo Rodriguez-Long, president, Hispanic Motor Press Association. “The build quality is high, the interior fit and finish is top-notch and the power train has proven itself compared to other vehicles. It has a great overall package that is backed by one of the industry’s best warranties. We highly recommend the Kia Telluride as the best all-around option.”
The Hispanic Motor Press Foundation jury panel is comprised of Hispanic automotive journalists, bloggers, content creators and industry influencers selected by the organization’s advisory board. More than twenty automotive experts handpicked every year along with one jury director form the panel. The jury panel evaluates the vehicles from their perspective, keeping the Hispanic audience’s preferences foremost in their minds.
About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power1 and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*
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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
____________________________________________ 1 Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
Strong car & truck sales fueled a record November, American Honda announced today. Total sales rose 11.1 percent, with trucks up 18.2 percent, and both Honda and Acura brands setting new truck sales records. (PRNewsfoto/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)
— American Honda sets new November sales records for total vehicles (up 11.1%) and trucks (up 18.2%)
— Honda brand truck sales jump 21.3% for best-ever November sales
— Honda HR-V and CR-V each set new November records; Ridgeline gains 36.2%
— Acura brand gains 3.1%, with record November truck sales
“With one month to go in 2019, robust sales of light trucks are leading the Honda and Acura brands to a strong finish, with record November auto sales for American Honda,” said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of Automobile Sales at American Honda Motor Co. “Based on the strength of our products and disciplined approach to sales, American Honda is bucking industry trends, with record sales in three of the last four months.”
Honda
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
Model Notes
Honda followed recent record sales months into November, with double-digit increases for the brand and several key models, plus a new November truck record.
Honda trucks set a new November record on sales of 68,890, a robust gain of 21.3%.
CR-V scored another record month in November, gaining 7.9% on sales of 33,987 units.
HR-V also posted a November record with nearly 10,000 deliveries.
Ridgeline jumped 36.2% on sales of 3,297 vehicles.
Honda car sales were up 1.8% in November, led by Civic which gained 8.2% on sales of 23,676 units.
Honda is again the top-winning brand in the annual KBB Best Buy Awards, with Civic now an undefeated, 6-time winner for Compact Cars.
Honda SUVs are tracking toward 10 years of continuous growth and eight straight years of record sales.
Acura
BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights
Model Notes
It was the best November for the Acura brand since 2014, with trucks setting a new November best and car sales up nearly 7%. ILX led car sales gains, while the seemingly evergreen MDX gained over 8%.
An 8.2% increase for MDX led Acura trucks to a new November record, and helped push total truck sales well past the 10,000 mark.
ILX posted Acura’s largest gain for the month, climbing 19.2% on sales of 1,253 vehicles as an important gateway to the Acura brand.
TLX also had a strong November, gaining 5.3% on sales of 2,587 cars.
Acura SUVs are on pace for a 2nd consecutive record year with RDX topping 50,000 units for the 5th straight year and MDX about to surpass 50,000 for the 8th straight year.
ILX is the fastest growing compact luxury sedan, up 29% in 2019, earning a higher percentage of sales from millennials than any other segment competitor.
American Honda Vehicle Sales for November 2019
Month-to-Date
Year-to-Date
November 2019
November 2018
DSR** % Change
MoM % Change
November 2019
November 2018
DSR** % Change
YoY % Change
American Honda Total
133,952
120,534
6.9%
11.1%
1,471,604
1,449,713
1.2%
1.5%
Total Car Sales
54,511
53,352
-1.8%
2.2%
654,511
663,835
-1.8%
-1.4%
Total Truck Sales
79,441
67,182
13.7%
18.2%
817,093
785,878
3.6%
4.0%
HondaTotal Car Sales
50,580
49,672
-2.1%
1.8%
616,255
623,981
-1.6%
-1.2%
Honda Total Truck Sales
68,890
56,809
16.6%
21.3%
714,097
683,572
4.1%
4.5%
Acura Total Car Sales
3,931
3,680
2.7%
6.8%
38,256
39,854
-4.4%
-4.0%
Acura Total Truck Sales
10,551
10,373
-2.2%
1.7%
102,996
102,306
0.3%
0.7%
* Total Domestic Car Sales
48,602
42,937
8.8%
13.2%
557,127
548,277
1.3%
1.6%
Honda Division
44,751
39,416
9.2%
13.5%
519,818
510,138
1.5%
1.9%
Acura Division
3,851
3,521
5.2%
9.4%
37,309
38,139
-2.5%
-2.2%
* Total Domestic Truck Sales
78,769
67,177
12.7%
17.3%
795,310
785,873
0.8%
1.2%
Honda Division
68,218
56,804
15.5%
20.1%
692,314
683,567
0.9%
1.3%
Acura Division
10,551
10,373
-2.2%
1.7%
102,996
102,306
0.3%
0.7%
Total Import Car Sales
5,909
10,415
-45.4%
-43.3%
97,384
115,558
-16.0%
-15.7%
Honda Division
5,829
10,256
-45.4%
-43.2%
96,437
113,843
-15.6%
-15.3%
Acura Division
80
159
-51.6%
-49.7%
947
1,715
-45.0%
-44.8%
Total Import Truck Sales
672
5
12,823.1%
13,340.0%
21,783
5
434,015.1%
435,560.0%
Honda Division
672
5
12,823.1%
13,340.0%
21,783
5
434,015.1%
435,560.0%
Acura Division
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
0
0
0.0%
0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
Honda Division Total
119,470
106,481
7.9%
12.2%
1,330,352
1,307,553
1.4%
1.7%
ACCORD
21,733
23,367
-10.6%
-7.0%
247,885
262,444
-5.9%
-5.5%
CIVIC
23,676
21,890
4.0%
8.2%
302,737
299,376
0.8%
1.1%
CLARITY
855
1,903
-56.8%
-55.1%
10,849
17,317
-37.6%
-37.4%
CR-Z
0
1
-100.0%
-100.0%
2
37
-94.6%
-94.6%
FIT
2,737
678
288.2%
303.7%
32,805
34,532
-5.3%
-5.0%
INSIGHT
1,579
1,833
-17.2%
-13.9%
21,977
10,275
113.1%
113.9%
CR-V
33,987
31,488
3.8%
7.9%
348,070
336,934
2.9%
3.3%
HR-V
9,461
4,241
114.5%
123.1%
89,905
79,181
13.1%
13.5%
ODYSSEY
8,249
8,123
-2.4%
1.6%
90,379
95,815
-6.0%
-5.7%
PASSPORT
3,636
0
0.0%
0.0%
32,408
0
0.0%
0.0%
PILOT
10,260
10,537
-6.4%
-2.6%
123,758
143,917
-14.3%
-14.0%
RIDGELINE
3,297
2,420
31.0%
36.2%
29,577
27,725
6.3%
6.7%
Acura Division Total
14,482
14,053
-0.9%
3.1%
141,252
142,160
-1.0%
-0.6%
ILX
1,253
1,051
14.6%
19.2%
13,380
10,349
28.8%
29.3%
NSX
11
13
-18.6%
-15.4%
228
153
48.5%
49.0%
RLX / RL
80
159
-51.6%
-49.7%
947
1,715
-45.0%
-44.8%
TLX
2,587
2,457
1.2%
5.3%
23,701
27,637
-14.5%
-14.2%
MDX
4,784
4,422
4.0%
8.2%
46,383
45,564
1.4%
1.8%
RDX
5,767
5,951
-6.8%
-3.1%
56,613
56,742
-0.6%
-0.2%
Selling Days
26
25
282
281
**** Electrified Vehicles
4,813
5,708
-18.9%
-15.7%
57,278
45,755
24.7%
25.2%
* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
** Daily Selling Rate
**** Electrified Vehicles equal: Total sales of Hybrid (FHEV & PHEV), EVs (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) from the Honda and Acura brands.
Kia Telluride named finalist for 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award
IRVINE, California, Dec. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Conceived, designed and assembled in America, the Kia Telluride has been named one of three finalists for the 2020 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY).[1]
“The Telluride is the first Kia vehicle designed specifically for the U.S. market and the impact it has made while reintroducing the Kia brand to Americans is nothing short of incredible,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America (KMA). “Demand for Telluride continues to outpace supply ten months after our flagship SUV first arrived in showrooms, and we are honored that Kia has been named a finalist for the prestigious North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award.”
NACTOY jurors vote on finalists after spending months driving dozens of new vehicles throughout the year. To be eligible, vehicles must be all-new or substantially new and must be available at dealerships within a reasonable time from the announcement of the awards, which will take place on January 13. This year, the field of semi-finalists included 12 models in the utility category.
“Competition in the red-hot utility category is especially tough, with entries from a variety of mainstream and luxury classes, including a strong set of three-row crossovers and a new electric SUV,” said NACTOY Secretary/Treasurer Kirk Bell. “We look forward to seeing which vehicle our jurors think is best for buyers.”
The Telluride continues to be one of KMA’s best-selling vehicles. Since going on sale earlier this year, nearly 50,000 Tellurides have been sold and it is the first Kia vehicle to be exported from the United States.
About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power[2] and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*
For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.
*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
[1] North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year is a trademark of North American Car and Truck of the Year Corporation.
[2] Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
