2020 Mazda CX-5 Continues To Separate Itself From Its Class

November 13, 2019

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 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 www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, California, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Distinctive styling and engaging driving dynamics have helped make the Mazda CX-5 the brand’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. The previous model year introduced two new, top-tier trim levels to the nameplate that elevated the crossover SUV to new aspirations with a sophisticated interior and a turbocharged engine that creates a more premium experience. The 2020 Mazda CX-5 receives numerous refinements at every trim level, from performance upgrades to more standard safety features. Mazda engineers have also improved the noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) of the SUV to further reduce road noise for an even more peaceful ride.

CX-5 Sport is far from entry-level thanks to the many standard features occupants can enjoy. The premium ownership experience starts with the keys, in line with Mazda’s upscale movement, a new key fob design opens the doors using a remote keyless entry system. As the importance of safety continues to grow, Mazda is now offering the full suite of i-Activsense features to the 2020 CX-5. This includes Mazda Radar Cruise Control with stop and go function, Advanced Smart City Brake Support with day and nighttime pedestrian detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist and High Beam Control. More new standard features include automatic on/off headlights as well as automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers. Subtle, yet sophisticated; the font is updated throughout the vehicle, from the badging and gauge display to the owner’s manual. Small attention to detail that together helps create a unique atmosphere. The seven-inch full-color, touchscreen display with Mazda Connect^TM receives a new Cylinder Deactivation System display, which will help show the fuel efficiency of the four-cylinder Skyactiv-G 2.5 engine. This naturally aspirated engine is rated to deliver 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque on either regular (87 octane) or premium (93 octane) fuel and is equipped with a quick-shifting, six-speed automatic transmission with manual shift and sport modes. The 2020 CX-5 is standard with front-wheel drive and available with i-Activ all-wheel drive. Other standard features include G-Vectoring Control Plus, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, electronic parking brake, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, AM/FM four-speaker audio system with HD Radio^TM, two front USB inputs, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, rearview camera, LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, push button start and power windows with one-touch automatic up/down function.

Building upon the many standard features, CX-5 Touring features Apple CarPlay^TM and Android Auto^TM capabilities, AM/FM six-speaker audio system with HD Radio^TM, Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry, heated front seats, leatherette seating surfaces with suede inserts, six-way power adjustable driver’s seat, rear seat center armrest with two USB charging inputs, dual-zone automatic climate control, auto-leveling headlights and a rear privacy glass.

The available Touring Preferred Package includes the Bose® premium 10-speaker audio system, power moonroof, rear power liftgate and auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink®.

Upgrading to the CX-5 Grand Touring, fans will notice the 19-inch Bright Silver Finish aluminum alloy wheels, rear power liftgate, Adaptive Front Lighting System, LED daytime running lights, fog lights and taillights, power moonroof and dual heated exterior mirrors. Upon entering the SUV, the driver can feel even more connected to the CX-5 with new paddle shifters. Additionally, the driver is benefited by an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory programming. Front passengers have power seats at this trim level, while all occupants can enjoy leather-trimmed seats for a more premium look and feel. Bose® premium 10-speaker audio system and SiriusXM® with a three-month trial subscription are also equipped in the 2020 CX-5 Grand Touring.

The available Grand Touring Premium Package includes the windshield-projected Active Driving Display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, windshield wiper de-icer and automatic folding door mirrors.

The CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve will continue to exceed fans expectations due to its many premium features. This trim level is benefited by Mazda’s turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine and predictive i-Activ all-wheel drive system. Like with the 2020 CX-9, on premium (93 octane) fuel the turbo engine in the CX-5 delivers an impressive 250 horsepower and a robust 320 lb-ft of torque; an increase of 10 lb-ft of torque over the outgoing model year. When filled with regular (87 octane) fuel the 2020 CX-5 with the turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine delivers a solid 227 horsepower and 310 lb ft of torque, providing an exhilarating driving experience. Further refinements to the engine include a new Engine Harmonics Enhancer that tunes to the engine with a much more refined and powerful sound, while the emission regulation has been improved to ULEV70. Another all-new feature on the 2020 CX-5 is off-road traction assist, which replaces the traction control button and can potentially help the driver when adventuring on uneven terrain. When the diagonal wheels lose traction, off-road traction assist will stop reducing the engine torque and increase the brake force on the wheels without traction. This transfers power to the wheels still on the ground to help allow the vehicle to regain traction and continue the drive.

In addition to these performance upgrades, the CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve includes many other premium features convenient to the driver. This includes a new eight-inch full-color touchscreen display, windshield-projected Active Driving Display, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, windshield wiper de-icer and automatic folding door mirrors.

For the uppermost trim, the CX-5 Signature includes all of the premium features mentioned and adds an uncompromising level of styling and convenience. The windshield-projected Active Driving Display includes Traffic Sign Recognition with the Mazda Navigation System equipped. The elegant interior features supple Caturra Brown Nappa leather seats, genuine layered wood trim, unique steering wheel stitching, automatic dimming rearview frameless mirror with Homelink®, SiriusXM® 3 year traffic and travel link subscription, ambient LED lighting and a black headliner. The 360° view monitor with front and rear parking sensors, 19-inch Dark Silver finish aluminum alloy wheels and a Signature trim badge help pull together the well-appointed CX-5.

MSRP² FOR THE 2020 MAZDA CX-5 IS AS FOLLOWS:

	Front-Wheel Drive	i-Activ All-Wheel Drive
CX-5 Sport	$25,090	$26,490
CX-5 Touring	$26,730	$28,130
• Touring Preferred Package	$1,375	$1,375
CX-5 Grand Touring	$30,210	$31,610
• Grand Touring Premium Package	$1,625	$1,625
CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve		$35,035
CX-5 Signature		$37,055

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS:

Soul Red Crystal Metallic	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$300
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$200

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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¹ MSRP does not include $1,045 for destination and handling ($1,090 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

² MSRP does not include $1,045 for destination and handling ($1,090 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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Montefiore Signs Landmark Agreement To Provide Complex Medical Care To United Arab Emirates Patients

November 13, 2019

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Montefiore Health System and The Department of Health (DOH) in United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a formal agreement to provide people from Dubai and Abu Dhabi with complex healthcare services, such as cardiac surgery and neurosurgery. Montefiore is one of few elite hospitals in the U.S. to form such an agreement with UAE.

For six years, people needing sophisticated care have traveled to Montefiore from more than 70 countries, including Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Israel, UAE and the Dominican Republic. The new agreement between Montefiore and the UAE DOH formalizes the relationship between the institutions and ensures that more middle eastern residents in need of specialized services will be able to access Montefiore’s technology, clinical trials and expertise.

“We have had a clear vision for our international program,” said Peter Semczuk, DDS, senior vice president and executive director, Montefiore Health System. “This agreement with UAE allows us to share our expertise globally.”

“Families travel thousands of miles because they know the care that we provide is second to none,” said Irene Gebrael, PhD, senior director, International Department, Montefiore Health System. “Equally as important is that when people come to us, whether from abroad or the Bronx, we treat them like family, doing the best we can to provide a home away from home. We take this privilege and responsibility seriously.”

In addition to enabling families to get care at Montefiore, the International Department has also created a Visiting Doctor Program so providers from Montefiore can go to hospitals in various countries to share expertise.

“By leveraging the expertise of Montefiore’s clinicians, we are enhancing the care that we can provide to our residents,” said H.E. Mohamed Al Hamli, Under Secretary DOH Abu Dhabi. “There are few institutions in America that offer unique expertise like Montefiore, and we appreciate our relationship with the doctors, nurses and medical teams who are providing specialty care that is not available in the Emirates.”

The International Department at Montefiore opened in 2013 and has rapidly expanded. It has coordinated care for more than 800 hundred patients from around the globe. Every aspect of a patient’s care, as well as the needs of their family, is handled by the International Department, from transport and accommodation to visa applications and translation services. To learn more, visit: https://www.montefiore.org/international.

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

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Airstream Supply Company Chooses HEADSPIN as Premier Adventure Tool

November 12, 2019

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DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HEADSPIN Outdoors, a Texas-based company that has reinvented the standard flashlight with its patented and magnetic convertible lighting solution, is excited to announce a collaboration with Airstream, maker of the iconic “silver bullet” travel trailer, in an on-going effort to better serve the adventure and outdoor communities.

“We’re always on the lookout for products that are adventure-ready and embody Airstream’s dedication to quality craftsmanship,” said Mollie Hansen, Airstream Chief Marketing Officer. “With HEADSPIN, you have a product that proves its worth straight out of the box, and we’re excited to give our Airstream community access to such a unique and useful tool. Here’s to never hitching or unhitching in the dark again.”

Airstream, the manufacturer of the iconic “silver bullet” travel trailer, is the longest-tenured recreational vehicle manufacturer in the world. Airstream’s mission, as set forth by founder Wally Byam, is to create well-designed, high-quality products that allow people to follow their dreams and explore the world in home-like comfort. Airstream Supply Company was established to further that dream by supplying its customers with gear, apparel, and products needed to make their adventures the best they can be. Airstream Supply Company features HEADSPIN Outdoors as a gift offering for premier outdoor adventure gear.

“The HEADSPIN-Airstream synergy makes perfect sense, and we’re honored to inspire adventure alongside such a renowned, iconic company,” said Chris Grider, founder of HEADSPIN. “We know our featured product through Airstream Supply Company will help make your adventure the best it can be.”

HEADSPIN’s adaptable lighting solution is intended to function across all the activities of an outdoor enthusiast. A rugged and rechargeable cube-shape powerhouse connects to various accessory mounts via the patented SPINDOCK™ magnetic connection that quickly locks into place, easily turning HEADSPIN into a flashlight, a headlamp or rail mount – for things like bicycle handlebars, boat or ATV rails, etc.

Additionally, the light unit has the standalone capability to magnetically connect to any ferrous metallic surface to be used as a magnetic task light.

“Our goal was well-designed and thoughtful simplicity,” says Grider. “Any time we were packing to camp, hunt, or fish, we always packed multiple lights. Sometimes a flashlight, sometimes a headlamp but most of the time both. We wanted to cut down on the decision-making process, reduce the clutter, and develop a streamlined lighting solution. HEADSPIN is a rechargeable and versatile lighting product that we can conveniently grab and go.”

The HEADSPIN light, weighing in at just two ounces, is intuitive and straightforward – four buttons control on/off, four intensity settings, spot/flood, and flash mode. The lithium-ion batteries are chargeable via a proprietary wall-mounted charger or micro-USB and will deliver up to 40 hours of continuous use. The light also carries an IP66 weather-resistance rating and is tested to withstand a 2-meter drop.

“We spent considerable time designing and engineering HEADSPIN to cover various lifestyle needs of the outdoor enthusiast,” said Grider. “There are plenty of bright rechargeable lights and plenty that hold a charge for a long time. None do both and match the versatility of HEADSPIN, making it the perfect companion for Airstream customers.”

More About HEADSPIN
HEADSPIN is currently stocked in more than 70 independent specialty retail locations across the country and growing quickly. For more information, visit headspinoutdoors.com. For product review requests, contact Jason Hartline at 806-543-8749 or by emailing [email protected].

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Hamilton Wingo, LLP Adds New Associate Joshua Klinck

November 12, 2019

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“We are pleased to welcome Joshua Klinck to our team of lawyers,” said Chris Hamilton, owner and partner of Hamilton Wingo, LLP. “We are confident that Joshua’s extensive experience representing accident victims will allow him to represent our firm’s clients zealously.”

DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Dallas-based personal injury law firm Hamilton Wingo, LLP, is eager to announce the addition of experienced attorney Joshua Klinck.

“We are pleased to welcome Joshua Klinck to our team of lawyers,” said Chris Hamilton, owner and partner of Hamilton Wingo, LLP. “We are confident that Joshua’s extensive experience representing accident victims will allow him to represent our firm’s clients zealously.”

Klinck has broad experience representing personal injury clients in Texas. He is an experienced litigator who has successfully handled hundreds of personal injury matters and has recovered millions for his clients through settlement and verdict. Klinck has tried approximately 19 cases to jury verdict in Texas.

“I am passionate about helping those who have faced life-altering injuries caused by someone else’s negligence,” said Klinck. “I am excited to join a firm with a proven history of obtaining justice and large verdicts for their clients.”

A graduate of the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Klinck earned his undergraduate degree from the Texas Christian University. He is admitted to practice law in Texas, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

About Hamilton Wingo, LLP
The trial lawyers at Hamilton Wingo, LLP, specialize in representing individuals in high-stakes, complex litigation on a contingency fee basis. They have obtained more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. For additional information, contact Jason Hartline at 214.234.7305 or email [email protected].

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Consolidated Credit and HOPE NOW present the 2019 Homebuying Fall Fair

November 12, 2019

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Meet relators, lenders, title companies, insurance experts and government officials. Attendees can receive free one-on-one HUD-approved financial coaching in both Spanish and English, and they can get help with making step-by-step plans to buy a home. Attendees can also get help identifying solutions for common barriers to home-ownership, such as weak credit, excess debt, and down payment costs.

FT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Buying a home is the priciest purchase most people ever make. Sadly, it’s also the most complicated. That means it’s also the most stressful, but the annual Homebuying Fair has helped thousands of South Floridians save money and time – and it’s back this month.

On Saturday, November 16, Consolidated Credit and HOPE NOW will present the 2019 Homebuying Fair at Junior Achievement of South Florida, 1130 Coconut Creek Blvd. in Coconut Creek, FL from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Loan Depot is the title sponsor and are among 13 other local and national sponsors. Dedicated to helping homebuyers.

Relators, lenders, title companies, insurance experts and government officials will be present to help homebuyers. Attendees can receive free one-on-one HUD-approved financial coaching in both Spanish and English, and they can get help with making step-by-step plans to buy a home. They also can get help identifying solutions for common barriers to homeownership, such as weak credit, excess debt, and down payment costs.

Starting at 10 a.m., the fair will present its first seminar and it will cover the topic of credit, and the three consecutive seminars will cover budgeting, mortgages and down-payment assistance. The last seminar, on down-payment assistance, ends at 2:30 p.m.

All attendees who go through the fair will be entered into an hourly $50 gift card giveaway starting at 10:30 a.m.

Lastly, special information is available for fair goers interested in VA loans for military service members and veterans. Information about current down payment and closing cost assistance programs will also be available.

Those who are unable to make the fair can request a free consultation with a HUD-certified housing counselor at homebuyingfair.com

By co-presenting this fair, Consolidated Credit hopes to help those interested in homeownership streamline the complex process of homebuying. It also hopes that attendees will be mortgage ready and educated about other factors that involve homeownership with the help of this fair.

About: Consolidated Credit is a nonprofit 501(3)c and has been assisting consumers for over 26 years. Their mission is to assists families throughout the United States in ending financial hardships through financial education and professional credit counseling.

About: Hope Now is a national non-profit that is dedicated to home preservation. Hope Now works with communities to help improve the housing market and provide solutions to help families acquire and maintain their homes. Over ten years, Hope Now has helped over 200,000 families at their signature Homeowner Resource Fairs. The events are free and in partnership with local HUD approved agencies.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Awarded “Sedan of the Show” in Miami

November 12, 2019

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– Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA) Recognizes All-New Sedan for its Sophisticated, Striking Design and Industry-Leading Technology

MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hyundai Sonata was named “Sedan of the Show” by the Southern Automotive Media Association (SAMA) at the 49^th annual Miami International Auto Show. The award was given at the association’s annual auto show luncheon and awards presentation at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Determined by a panel of judges consisting of industry leading automotive journalists, the Hyundai Sonata was up against the 2020 Cadillac CT4.

“Hyundai is honored to receive SAMA’s ‘Sedan of the Show’ for the Sonata as it acknowledges and reinforces the importance of the sedan market,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “The Hyundai Sonata offers consumers a stylish and striking design, user-friendly features, and advanced safety technology at a competitive price point.”

SAMA presents its awards during its annual luncheon on the opening day of the Miami International Auto Show. A panel of SAMA members walked the floor of the show prior to opening to review the vehicles and determine which models would receive the SAMA awards.

“As a number of American car brands abandoned the traditional sedan market, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata is a resounding riposte to their decision,” said Joaquin Ruhi, independent journalist, SAMA Awards jury member. “Billed as a 4-door coupe, its stunning ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language is aptly named and full of eye-catching details, from the low-set broad front grille to daytime running lights that creep onto the chrome hood molding to taillights adorned with vortex generator-inspired fins to improve aerodynamics. Hyundai’s traditionally high levels of standard equipment and quality interior materials clinched the deal.”

The Sonata is Hyundai’s longest-standing and most successful model, offering a bold, distinctive design, technologies and advanced safety features. The all-new Sonata is the first sedan designed with Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design language. It is a fully transformed vehicle showcasing a sporty four-door-coupe look and represents Hyundai’s new focus on creating emotional value using proportion, styling, and technology.

The latest Sonata is the first model to be based on Hyundai’s new, innovative vehicle platform, which delivers improvements in overall driving performance. The car uses an extensive application of advanced technologies to boost comfort, convenience and active safety, including Digital Key Technology—allowing the vehicle to be unlocked, started and driven without a physical key.

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has begun production at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA). Pricing will be announced later this month, in addition to retail sales.

Hyundai Motor America
At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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Xoom Rolls Out Domestic Money Transfer Services in the U.S.

November 12, 2019

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Xoom, PayPal’s international money transfer service, today rolled out the ability for customers to send money to recipients in the U.S. for the first time. Through strategic alliances with Walmart and Ria, Americans can now use Xoom to send money fast for cash pick-up typically in minutes at nearly 5,000 locations across the country*.

Xoom’s services potentially benefit more than 44 million foreign-born people in the U.S.¹ who send remittances to family and friends in their home countries. With the introduction of domestic money transfer services, Xoom will now serve even more customers, including more than half of Americans who make domestic person-to-person (P2P) payments². Using Xoom’s mobile app or website, consumers will have the ability to send money quickly and securely for cash pick-up at any Walmart or Ria-owned store in the U.S.

“Many of our customers in the U.S. already send money to loved ones in the country, and they usually prefer that the money is available right away,” shared Julian King, Xoom’s Vice President and General Manager. “This rollout reinforces our commitment to make money transfers fast, easy and affordable for everyone, whether they are at home or on-the-go.”

“At Ria, we are delighted to further consolidate our relationship with Xoom and Walmart,” said Juan Bianchi, CEO of Euronet’s Money Transfer Segment. “Our continued partnership is a fine example of how Ria’s technology can serve as an enabler between platforms, offering consumers and partners an added layer of security and compliance screening, in turn facilitating value creation within the Fintech ecosystem.”

Many consumers in the U.S. face personal, institutional and policy-related barriers to access the financial system. These underbanked consumers rely heavily on fringe financial service providers to conduct routine financial transactions and pay high fees in the process. With Xoom’s introduction of domestic transfers, Americans can send money at affordable rates for cash pick-up quickly at 4,684 Walmart stores and 175 Ria locations across the United States. For more information on store locations and eligible banks, visit xoom.com.

A pioneer in digital remittances, Xoom is a fast way to securely send money, pay bills and reload phones for loved ones in over 160 countries globally. These remittances serve as a lifeline for many people around the world and are used to pay for every day needs like utility bills, healthcare, and education costs, as well as emergencies. The largely cash-based system of sending money across borders is full of paperwork, high fees, standing in line and an ever-present uncertainty of when, and if, the money will arrive when it’s needed. By providing fast and more secure payment options for customers to seamlessly and securely send money across borders by going online or using a mobile device, PayPal and Xoom are helping to expand and improve the financial health of millions of people worldwide.

*Fees and Limitations apply

About PayPal
PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 295 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.

About Ria Money Transfer
Ria, a subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), is a global leader in the money transfer industry. The company is steadfast in its commitment to its clients and their communities, offering fast, secure and affordable money transfers through a network of over 385,000 locations spanning across 160 countries and online at www.riamoneytransfer.com.
For more information visit www.corporate.riafinancial.com.

¹ According to the 2018 American Community Survey single-year estimates, commissioned by the U.S. Census Bureau.
² According to data from a 2017 Aité Group survey of 1,974 U.S. consumers about their person-to-person (P2P) payments behavior.

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2020 Hyundai Veloster Named “Fan Favorite” at the 2019 AutoFOCUS Awards

November 12, 2019

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MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hyundai Veloster was named “Fan Favorite” at the 2019 AutoFOCUS Awards held at the 49^th annual Miami International Auto Show. The award was announced at the annual auto show awards presentation and networking event held during opening weekend at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Determined by a panel of consumer judges in South Florida, the Hyundai Veloster was up against the 2020 Chevrolet Camaro.

“Hyundai is honored to receive the AutoFOCUS ‘Fan Favorite’ Award for the Veloster as it’s a true testament of the unique appeal and demand for our distinctive sporty coupe as this award was selected by a panel of local consumers residing in South Florida,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “The Hyundai Veloster offers consumers a unique and sporty design, great performance, an attractive and space efficient interior with user-friendly infotainment and connectivity features, coupled with advanced safety technologies.”

The 18th annual AutoFOCUS Awards is a design and entertainment awards event that takes place during opening weekend of the Miami International Auto Show. The AutoFOCUS Awards recognizes the best in automotive design, creativity and cultural impact in the automotive market.

“The Hyundai Veloster was the winner of the fan-favorite award this year. The feedback from our group of more than 25 consumer judges put the Veloster a hair above its competitors. The fan feedback was clear and concise, they valued the uniqueness in the design, and the clear dollar value providing more for the money. Fans found the Veloster to be a great choice for varying lifestyle options, and it’s easy to find parking attribute,” said Woodie Lesesne, co-founder, producer, AutoFOCUS Awards.

Hyundai’s Veloster and Veloster Turbo models offer a unique two-plus-one door asymmetrical bodystyle configuration and have increased standard equipment and enhanced key exterior design elements for the 2020 model year.

About the AutoFOCUS Awards
The AutoFOCUS Award event brings together cross-generational, Multi-Cultural influencers, from a wide range of industries. They are engaged in innovation, automotive design, performance, fashion/art and community impact. The AutoFOCUS Awards and its supporting web shows (AutoFOCUS World seen on infocustv.online) that consistently deliver premium original video and blog content. LMG Entertainment is a family-owned film, web content and events production company based in South Florida and expanding into new markets.

Hyundai Motor America
At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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Greetings from the North Pole Post Office

November 12, 2019

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NORTH POLE, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Santa Claus is imaginary? Not as far as your child is concerned — and the Postal Service can help you prove he’s real when your child gets a personalized letter from the big guy — complete with a North Pole postmark.

Follow these steps to ensure your children get a response letter from Santa:

Have your child write a letter to Santa and place it in an envelope addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole.
Later, when alone, open the envelope and write a personalized response. To save paper, write the response on the back of the original letter.
Insert the response letter into an envelope and address it to the child.
Add the return address: SANTA, NORTH POLE to the envelope.
Affix a First-Class Mail® stamp, such as a new Winter Berries Forever® stamp to the envelope.
Place the complete envelope into a larger envelope — preferably a Priority Mail Flat Rate® envelope — with appropriate postage and address it to:

North Pole Postmark
Postmaster
4141 Postmark Drive
Anchorage, AK 99530-9998

Greetings from the North Pole Post Office must be received by the Anchorage, AK, Postmaster no later than Dec. 13. Santa’s helpers at the Postal Service will take care of the rest.

Tips

When responding as Santa, make the response as personal as possible by highlighting your child’s accomplishments over the past year, for example, helping around the house, receiving good grades in a particular subject at school or participating in community service activities.
This is a great activity to do at Thanksgiving that the whole family can enjoy, including parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and other caregivers.

The Greetings from the North Pole Post Office program helps add to the excitement of the holidays and is a great way to get kids interested in letter writing, stamps and penmanship.

How to Write a Letter
Sending a letter to Santa is easy if you know how. The Postal Service is here to help with guides and tips to help kids write and send the best letter ever. All the information you need to write a letter, address an envelope, put on a stamp and send it on its way can be found in the Postal Service’s Holiday Newsroom. These tips are also good all year-round for sending thank you cards, birthday cards, or a letter to Grandma and Grandpa just to say “hi.”

Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing and shipping deadlines, can also be found at the Holiday Newsroom.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Please Note: For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and letters to Santa, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

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Galvanize And City Of New York Deliver Tech Training To Underrepresented New Yorkers

November 12, 2019

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Galvanize is a technology learning platform and community for data scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs. The Galvanize blended learning platform combines online education and in-person training to deliver the most relevant and in-demand technology skills to consumers, startups and enterprise organizations. Visit Galvanize.com for more detail.

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As we celebrate National Entrepreneurship Month, the city of New York and technology leaders, including Galvanize, are making progress in building a qualified, local talent pool to fill in-demand tech jobs by delivering tech training to underrepresented New Yorkers.

Galvanize, the nation’s leading provider of software engineering and data science immersive training, is eagerly anticipating the first round of graduates of an innovative new program that is preparing New Yorkers with limited tech experience for in-demand data analyst jobs.

The Data Analyst Training Accelerator (DATA), part of the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline (TTP) portfolio managed by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS), aims to provide an accessible pathway to data analyst careers for underrepresented New Yorkers, including those who are seeking an alternative to a four-year degree.

In August, Galvanize welcomed the program’s first 16 students to its unique data science technology ecosystem to learn in-demand skills such as advanced Excel, SQL, Python, and digital marketing-related analytics, as well as career advancement and interview skills. These students will graduate in January. Upon completion, students will get the opportunity to present their Capstone Project at a hiring day event attended by employers from New York City.

More than 60 percent of the class identifies as a minority and 56 percent identifies as female, two demographics that are traditionally underrepresented in the tech world.

The program will begin taking new applications in February 2020 for its next class of 34 students. Eligible applicants must be 18, be unemployed or make under $45,000 a year and have no professional experience as a data analyst.

“Galvanize is dedicated to closing the skills gap that exists in technology today, and we’re thrilled that the City of New York not only recognizes this need as well, but has dedicated resources toward equipping New Yorkers with the tools they need to participate in the city’s growing technology economy today and in the future,” said Harsh Patel, CEO, Galvanize.

The training initiative was designed in partnership with New York City’s Tech Talent Pipeline and leading New York City-based tech companies to build a qualified, local talent pool to fill in-demand tech jobs. According to Burning Glass Technologies, over the past five years, demand for data analysts in New York City has grown by 50%, and demand for data analysts early in their careers, with 0-2 years of experience, has increased by 112%.

DATA is made possible through over $800,000 in funding from New York City Department of Small Business Services and a partnership with Galvanize. For more information on DATA, visit ttp.nyc .

About Galvanize

Galvanize offers the Galvanize Data Science Immersive bootcamp and the Hack Reactor Software Engineering bootcamp across all of its campuses. Galvanize has nine physical campuses across the U.S. where innovative startups, aspiring students and large enterprises come together. In addition to its physical campuses, Galvanize offers full-time and part-time immersive bootcamps remotely. Galvanize is backed by investors including, but not limited to, Catalyst Investors, ABS Capital Partners, University Ventures, New Markets Venture Partners and Colorado Impact Fund. Learn more at Galvanize.

About the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline

Launched by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2014, the NYC Tech Talent Pipeline is the City’s tech Industry Partnership, designed to support the inclusive growth of the NYC tech sector by delivering quality jobs for New Yorkers and qualified talent for the City’s businesses. The Tech Talent Pipeline works with 275 companies, 17 local colleges, and additional public and private partners to define employer needs, develop training and education models to meet these needs, and scale solutions throughout the City, delivering quality talent for the City’s businesses and quality jobs for New Yorkers. The NYC Tech Talent Pipeline is a public-private partnership between the NYC Department of Small Business Services, the Workforce Funders, and JPMorgan Chase Foundation. techtalentpipeline.nyc/

About NYC Department of Small Business Services’ Industry Partnerships

The NYC Tech Talent Pipeline is one of SBS’s five industry partnerships that work with employers, industry and trade organizations, organized labor, non-profits, training providers and educational institutions, private philanthropy, and workforce organizations to build a sustainable and robust pipeline of local talent to fill New York City’s jobs, create formal career paths to good jobs, reduce barriers to employment and sustain or increase middle-class jobs. Other industry partnerships include the construction, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial fields.

About the Department of Small Business Services (SBS)

SBS helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs. For more information on all SBS services, go to nyc.gov/sbs, call 311, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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