L’Oréal Paris Spotlights 10 Extraordinary Women Of Worth Who Are Transforming Their Communities

October 15, 2019

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the #1 global beauty brand L’Oréal Paris announced the 2019 Women of Worth Honorees, rewarding 10 women with $10,000 to go towards their worthy causes. Inspired by the iconic L’Oréal Paris tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” the philanthropic Women of Worth program honors the intrinsic worth of everyday women igniting positive change in their communities and championing self-worth in others. With diverse stories born from personal experiences, the 2019 Women of Worth represent a range of causes including empowering at-risk teenage girls, supporting survivors of conversion therapy and helping parents of children with learning disabilities to navigate the special education system.

Beginning today, the public is invited to support the 2019 Women of Worth by voting for one woman to become this year’s “National Honoree”, and receive an additional $25,000 to support her cause, for a grand total of $35,000. Each Honoree will also automatically receive $10,000, along with support via national paid media, educational and training opportunities, and a large-scale platform to share her story.

Visit www.WomenofWorth.com to learn about the 2019 Honorees’ stories, and vote for the woman’s organization that resonates with you the most. Register with an email address to vote once a day, now through November 15, 2019.

“This year’s diverse group of awe-inspiring Honorees beautifully exemplify the L’Oréal Paris mission of uplifting and inspiring self-worth in others,” said Ali Goldstein, President, L’Oréal Paris. “Now in its fourteenth year, Women of Worth continues to make a profound impact by shining a spotlight on the tenacity and courage of women who are tackling some of society’s most difficult issues for the greater good. We are thrilled to welcome the 2019 Women of Worth into our family and to help them create meaningful change in their communities,” added Karen T. Fondu, President Emeritus and Chairwoman of L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth.

Meet 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.
Raja B. Marhaba – Granada Hills, CA; Founder, The Jonathan Foundation For Children with Learning Disabilities: Provides personalized support to help families with children with learning disabilities navigate special education systems.
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).

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The Home Depot Foundation to Surprise Deserving Veteran with $25K Grant

October 15, 2019

ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, The Home Depot Foundation launched Operation Surprise, a contest inviting individuals across the country to nominate a U.S. military veteran in need of a life-changing home repair. The contest is part of the Foundation’s annual Celebration of Service campaign, a seven-week period when Team Depot, the company’s associate volunteer force, pledges 100,000 hours of service to veterans nationwide.

To nominate a veteran for Operation Surprise or learn more about the contest rules, visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow #OperationSurprise on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

“Today we invite everyone to nominate a veteran in their life who deserves to be recognized – whether it is a colleague, close friend or a family member,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director at The Home Depot Foundation. “Giving back to veterans is extremely important to The Home Depot, so we’re truly excited to invite the community to be a part of Operation Surprise.”

During this year’s Celebration of Service, Team Depot will complete more than 600 projects across the U.S. to help improve veterans’ homes. Additionally, now through Veterans Day, Home Depot is trading its signature orange T-shirts for military green, and over Veterans Day weekend, associates will wear green in stores to honor veterans.

“I am humbled every day by the work The Home Depot Foundation does to support our veterans,” said Jim Emge, district manager and regional community captain at The Home Depot. “Having the opportunity to give back to those who have sacrificed for this country brings so much joy to our team.”

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $315 million in veteran housing initiatives and has improved more than 45,000 homes and facilities for veterans across the country. Giving back to veterans is personal to The Home Depot, as more than 35,000 of the company’s associates have served in the military.

About The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $315 million in veteran causes and improved more than 45,000 veteran homes and facilities in 4,300 cities. In 2018, the Foundation pledged an additional $250 million to veteran causes taking the total commitment to half of a billion dollars by 2025.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and Facebook + Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.

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Chicago Ranked #1 City on Orkin’s Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for Fifth Consecutive Time

October 15, 2019

ATLANTA, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Winter is coming, and so are the rodents. Orkin released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities list today, and for the fifth consecutive time, Chicago takes the top spot. New to the Top 10 cities this year are Minneapolis and Atlanta, holding the eighth and tenth spots, respectively.

The most common rodent pests in the United States are the house mouse, the Norway rat and the roof rat.

Orkin ranked metro regions by the number of new rodent treatments performed from September 15, 2018 – September 15, 2019. This ranking includes both residential and commercial treatments.

Chicago
Los Angeles
New York
Washington, DC
San Francisco
Detroit
Cleveland, OH (+1)
Minneapolis-St. Paul (+3)
Philadelphia (-2)
Atlanta (+5)
Denver (-1)
Baltimore (-3)
Seattle (+1)
Boston (-1)
Dallas-Ft. Worth (-3)
Indianapolis
Houston (+6)
Milwaukee (+3)
Pittsburgh
Miami (-3)
Columbus, OH (+4)
Portland, OR (+2)
Cincinnati (-3)
Raleigh-Durham (+3)
Hartford, CT (-7)
Norfolk, VA (+4)
New Orleans (+2)
Richmond, VA (+3)
Charlotte, NC (-7)
Grand Rapids, MI (+9)
St. Louis (+5)
Buffalo, NY (-4)
Greenville, SC (+5)
Nashville (+1)
San Diego (-9)
Champaign, IL (+8)
Kansas City, MO (-4)
Phoenix (+2)
Orlando (+2)
Tampa (+2)
Syracuse (+5)
Sacramento (-5)
Charleston–Huntington, WV (+4)
Ft. Wayne, IN (new to list)
Portland, ME (-11)
Flint, MI (+4)
Albany, NY (-15)
Dayton, OH
Burlington, VT (-6)
Madison, WI (new to list)

During the colder months, rodent activity increases as these pests seek shelter in warm areas with readily-available food and water. In fact, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) states that 24 percent of homeowners report mice infestations specifically in the winter.

“Unfortunately, residential properties offer the ideal habitat for rodents because of access to food and water sources, potential entry points and hiding places,” said Chelle Hartzer, an Orkin entomologist. “A rat can squeeze through an opening as small as a quarter, while a mouse can wedge its way into a hole smaller than a dime.”

Rodents are known to cause severe structural damage with their strong jaws and burrowing skills. They can chew through just about anything including electrical wires, and potentially gas lines. It’s estimated approximately 25 percent of unexplained fires start from rodent chewing.

“Beyond structural damage, there are multiple health issues associated with rodents including food poisoning, rat-bite fever, hantavirus and even the bubonic plague. Rodents can easily spread diseases in a home or commercial site in a short period of time,” Hartzer added.

The most common rodent pests in the United States are the house mouse, the Norway rat and the roof rat. The first step to controlling an infestation is to properly identify of the types of rodents at your home:

House Mouse: Nest in any area they can find, especially if it is close to their food source.
Norway Rat: Burrow underground and can get in through foundations and openings as small as an inch (24mm). Watch out for scraps of shredded paper or cloth – this may be a sign that Norway rats are nesting in your house.
Roof Rat: Found up high and are great climbers. They nest in trees or rafters of homes.

The good news though, is these threats are manageable and preventable. To help people avoid the potential health and safety risks associated with rodents, Orkin recommends the following tips to help prevent rats and mice in and around the home:

Inspect both inside and outside the home for rodent droppings, burrows and rub marks along baseboards and walls. The more quickly rodents are detected, the better.
Look for possible entry points outside the home and seal cracks and holes if any are found. Install weather strips around entryways, especially under doors, to help block rodents from sneaking inside.
Clean up crumbs and spills as soon as they happen to avoid leaving food residue or sugary substances that can attract rodents. Store food properly by keeping it sealed tightly in rodent-proof containers like plastic bins or metal canisters. Otherwise, rodents may smell food and break into weaker containers.
Cut back trees and bushes to at least three feet away from homes to avoid giving rodents a “jumping off” point to access the gutters, roof or other hidden openings.

Using the tips above, homes across the nation can be better equipped to keep rodents out. To effectively control rodent introductions, contact a trained pest professional who can assess your situation, implement a sound solution that is designed just for your home and monitor for improvements over time.

To inquire about Orkin’s rodent services, call 855-604-0880.

About Orkin, LLC

Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects. The company operates more than 400 locations with almost 8,000 employees. Using a proprietary, three-step approach, Orkin provides customized services to approximately 1.7 million homeowners and businesses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Asia, the Mediterranean and Africa. Orkin is committed to studying pest biology and applying scientifically proven methods. The company collaborates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and eight major universities to conduct research and help educate consumers and businesses on pest-related health threats. Learn more about Orkin at Orkin.com. Orkin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL). Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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The Cruise Industry Remains Committed to Both the Recovery of Grand Bahama and Abaco and Bringing More Guests to the Unaffected Majority of The Bahamas

October 14, 2019

MIRAMAR, Florida, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While the world mourns the destruction of Abaco and Grand Bahama and seeks ways to help the destinations build back better, the cruise industry continues to prove its commitment. Just a month after the historic event, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests between the cruise industry and Caribbean and Latin American destinations and stakeholders, and its Member Lines, which operate more than 95 percent of the global ocean cruising capacity, have already provided and/or raised $8 million in donation pledges, more than 10 million pounds of food and supplies, 20,000 meals a day, hundreds of millions of dollars in accelerated investment plans and hundreds of thousands of marketing dollars focused on educating that most of The Bahamas is open, including 14 of its most-visited islands that are welcoming guests every day, and the best way consumers can help is to visit.

“Though we still mourn for all those impacted in Abaco and Grand Bahama, it is humbling and heartwarming to see our Member Lines’ enormous effort to not only provide the necessary relief, but also work with those in the destination toward sustainable recovery,” said Michele Paige, president, FCCA. “On behalf of FCCA, we are honored to help support that recovery in any way we can, and currently one of the best things any of us can do is visit The Bahamas, as nearly half of its GDP relies on tourism, and broadcast the message that most of its islands are open and welcoming guests every day.”

FCCA Member Lines have already donated and/or raised $8 million in relief efforts for The Bahamas, while also launching efforts to collect and provide support, resulting in more than 10 million pounds of food and supplies – filling over 250 shipping containers – by Carnival Corporation; 20,000 meals per day, as well as water, medical supplies, generators, and a team of specially trained employees and volunteers to assist with logistics and food and beverage efforts by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.; 400 pallets of humanitarian aid – along with 300 qualified volunteer and 150 Bahamians – on a single relief mission by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line; MSC Group using its cargo and cruise resources to help, with a focus on providing semi-permanent prefabricated modular housing; and Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are also using their cruise ships to deliver supplies and support.*

Additionally, FCCA Member Lines have sent high-level delegations to work directly toward both providing the most impactful relief and building toward sustainable recovery, while also reaffirming and accelerating investment projects that represent $455 million by Carnival Corporation and RCCL.

FCCA Member Lines also worked with the destination to relaunch cruise tourism and reinject its economic benefit as soon as possible, with cruise tourism calculated to have generated $405.75 million, in addition to 9,004 jobs paying $155.71 million in wage income, in The Bahamas during the 2017-18 cruise season and one average cruise call to the destination representing more than $650,000 in local economic benefits.

FCCA included The Bahamas in its award-winning, multi-faceted marketing campaign, Caribbean Is Open / Caribbean for Everyone, which began in September 2017 following Hurricanes Irma and Maria and generated more than 5.77 billion impressions, while showing a measurable improvement in Caribbean cruise bookings, between Oct. 2, 2017 – Oct. 28, 2018.

For initiatives tied to The Bahamas, focused on educating that most of The Bahamas is open, including 14 of its most-visited islands that are welcoming guests every day, and the best way consumers can help is to visit, as of Oct. 11, the efforts have already generated an audience of 78,656,435; 490 media placements; and promoted content with 13,873 clicks, 17,987 engagements and 150,527 video views with 59,357 minutes viewed, on track for more than 200,000 views by the end of October on social media alone – and other planned initiatives including the cover story in Travel & Cruise, the official magazine of the cruise industry, and sponsored e-mail content in partnership with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

Additionally, FCCA has remained in constant contact with The Bahamas, while leveraging its resources throughout the industry to help the destination and its people in any way possible, including assisting to coordinate relief efforts and meetings, as well as providing numerous ways for Bahamian locals to further capitalize on the cruise industry’s economic potential.

Many of those opportunities and discussions will be engaged at the upcoming FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest and only official cruise conference and trade show in the Caribbean. With more than 150 high-level executives, including a record number of chairmen and above, from FCCA Member Lines on hand for the series of meetings, workshops and networking opportunities from Oct. 21-25, the #BahamasStrong delegation will have the chance to work directly with the cruise industry, and FCCA has coordinated specialized meetings and events for the delegation.

*For more information about individual FCCA Member Line relief efforts, please visit www.f-cca.com/relief.

About Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)
Created in 1972, FCCA is a not-for-profit trade organization that provides a forum for discussion on tourism development, ports, safety, security, and other cruise industry issues and builds bilateral relationships with destinations’ private and public sectors. By fostering an understanding of the cruise industry and its operating practices, FCCA works with governments, ports and private sector representatives to maximize cruise passenger, crew and cruise line spending, as well as enhance the destination experience and increase the amount of cruise passengers returning as stay-over visitors. For more information, visit F-CCA.com and @FCCAupdates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Microsoft announces TechSpark El Paso-Juárez

October 14, 2019

Left to Right: Ricardo Mora, CEO of Technology-Hub; Chihuahua Governor Javier Corral; Microsoft President, Brad Smith; Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott; and Secretary of Innovation and Economic Development for the State of Chihuahua, Alejandra De La Vega

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today at an event in El Paso, Texas, Microsoft President Brad Smith joined community and government leaders to announce the expansion of Microsoft TechSpark El Paso, Texas to include Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Smith also announced a $1.5 million Microsoft investment in The Bridge Accelerator, its new signature project in partnership with Technology-Hub (T-Hub) to drive innovation, digital skills, and economic opportunity in the El Paso-Juárez region.

Microsoft TechSpark was launched in 2017 to help spark job creation and economic opportunity in six communities in the U.S., including the diverse border city of El Paso, TX. TechSpark is focused on promoting digital skills and employability, increasing access to broadband, and helping local organizations thrive by embracing new technologies.

El Paso is a vibrant bilingual, bicultural city that is part of a singular binational community that encompasses the larger city of Juarez on the Mexican side of the border. The cities’ proximity makes international border crossing of people, goods and ideas a fundamental part of life for residents on both sides. The two cities have shared a common history, economy, natural resources (water), and cultural values for more than 400 years, which has resulted in a strong, interdependent relationship.

El Paso and Ciudad Juarez converge in a cross-border flow of ideas, ambition, and aspirations that have shaped the region for centuries. This forward-looking spirit is what attracted us to the region in 2017 when we launched Microsoft TechSpark in El Paso to create new economic opportunities and help digitally transform established industries with modern software and cloud services. It’s also why today Microsoft is announcing that it is expanding the TechSpark El Paso program to include Ciudad Juarez and making a $1.5 million USD investment in the binational Bridge Accelerator.

As part of the expansion, Microsoft hired Omar Saucedo, who is based in Ciudad Juarez, to manage TechSpark Ciudad Juarez. He will work with local community partners, government leaders and non-profits to determine the best approach to create local impact. Omar is already working closely with TechSpark El Paso manager, JJ Childress.

Through partnerships with local businesses, non-profits and governments, the El Paso-Juárez region can become a leader in advanced manufacturing, advanced logistics, business services and ensure the people here have access to skills to be future-ready.

“The future of TechSpark El Paso-Juárez is grounded in the binational foundation developed over the course of hundreds of years,” said Saucedo. “Together, we can make sure people in the region have the skills to participate in a digital economy and the core industries have the support they need to foster technology innovation, economic development, and high-growth scalable businesses.”

At the event, Smith also announced its signature project in the region: The Bridge Accelerator in partnership with T-Hub, a binational business incubator built to stimulate regional innovation, entrepreneurship and industry. The Bridge Accelerator is an intensive program designed to accelerate the growth of business on both sides of the border.

Earlier this year, Microsoft partnered with T-Hub on The Bridge Accelerator pilot program to send a cohort of 10 businesses – five from El Paso and five from Juárez. The results were impressive. Since the pilot ended in July, businesses that went through The Bridge Accelerator saw:

52 new purchase orders totaling nearly $1.4 million USD close and another 36 purchase orders are pending
33 new jobs were created in the region
Two investments totaling $250,000 have been committed and four more investments are pending

The results of The Bridge Accelerator were so impressive that Microsoft has announced that it will be investing in T-Hub to make it a long-term program.

Microsoft is committed to creating opportunity for everyone, including the underserved Hispanic population. Microsoft believes the TechSpark model of a deep, long-term community partnership can help communities address their unique needs, create a future-ready workforce, and be a catalyst for economic investment across the country, and borders.

For more information, please read Brad Smith’s blog post, TechSpark El Paso-Juarez: Igniting digital transformation throughout the Borderplex (also available in Spanish here).

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Acura Completes Championship Season at Petit Le Mans

October 14, 2019

Acura captured the 2019 DPi Manufacturers' Drivers and Team championships Saturday at the IMSA season-ending Petit Le Mans race at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. In addition the company took the Drivers' and Team titles in the GTD division with the Acura NSX GT3.

BRASELTON, Georgia, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura, its teams and drivers completed its championship-winning IMSA season in Saturday’s season-ending Petit Le Mans, putting the finishing touches on the Driver, Manufacturer and Team titles in the featured Daytona Prototype International division at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Meanwhile, in the GTD division, Meyer Shank Racing claimed the Drivers’ and Teams’ Championships with the Acura NSX GT-3 Evo.

For a video link highlighting Acura’s 2019 championship-winning season in IMSA sports car competition, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4rGLh28BJM&feature=youtu.be or download the video at: https://app.box.com/s/k3k0h8tooy2zmzcpdup6k7xynsssnkt7

Acura Team Penske ARX-05
Finishing a season highlighted by race wins at Mid-Ohio, Detroit and Watkins Glen, and podium finishes in nine of the 10 races in 2019, Acura officially secured the Manufacturers’ Championship at the start of today’s season finale. But the fight for the drivers’ and teams’ titles went down to the final laps of the 10-hour endurance contest.

With the #31 Cadillac of Felipe Nasr, Pipo Derani and Eric Curran claiming the win, the #6 Acura ARX-05 of Dane Cameron, Juan Pablo Montoya and Simon Pagenaud needed to finish eighth or higher for full-season drivers Cameron and Montoya to take the championships for themselves and Acura Team Penske.

With Montoya running sixth following the final round of pit stops, a caution flag with just under 30 minutes remaining bunched the field together for a sprint to the finish. Closing drivers Montoya and Ricky Taylor in the #7 Acura gained positions in the final laps, with Taylor claiming third at the checkers in the car he shared with Helio Castroneves and Graham Rahal. Montoya followed his teammate home in fourth to claim his first IMSA championship, a second prototype title for co-driver Cameron, and the Teams crown for Acura Team Penske.

Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo
Following a season that included one win and four second-place finishes in 10 races, teammates Mario Farnbacher and Trent Hindman claimed the GTD drivers’ title at the start of today’s race, with their Meyer Shank Racing team claiming the Teams Championship at the same time.

The #86 Acura NSX GT3 Evo ran as high as fourth with starting driver Justin Marks, who joined Farnbacher and Hindman for the long-distance races this year. However, debris punctured the radiator as the race approached the five-hour mark, and the resulting coolant leak and overheating led to the car’s retirement.

Teammates Katherine Legge, Christina Nielsen and Bia Figueiredo kept their Heinricher/MSR Acura NSX GT3 Evo in contention throughout the race. Running a triple stint to close out the race, Legge was in a three-way battle for fifth place in the final laps, until a passing prototype forced her Acura off the racing line, dropping the #57 Caterpillar Acura to a seventh-place finish.

Social media content and video links from this weekend’s championship-winning Acura Motorsports IMSA sports car racing action at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta are available on HPD’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD). Produced by the Carolinas Productions Group, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

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Saturday’s race concluded the 2019 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Acura will return to defend its prototype and GTD titles in the 2020 season, which opens January 25 with the Rolex 24 at the famed Daytona International Speedway.

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Dane Cameron (#6 Acura Team Penske ARX-05) wins 2019 DPi Drivers’ Championship with co-driver Juan Pablo Montoya; Acura wins the DPi Manufacturers’ Championship and Acura Team Penske claims the DPi Teams’ Championship: “It’s a tremendous day. It was a little too close for comfort there in the last couple of hours, but we did exactly what we needed to do. We didn’t have a ton of pace [in the race] for the first time all year, but we had a plan and executed perfectly. Congratulations to everyone at Acura and HPD for their support and making this night possible.”

Juan Pablo Montoya (#6 Acura Team Penske ARX-05) wins 2019 DPi Drivers’ Championship with co-driver Dane Cameron: “I’ve been lucky, I won a couple of Indianapolis 500s, Formula One races, NASCAR races, I can’t complain. I came into this program at the start last year and to win the championship for Acura and Acura Team Penske is amazing. Everyone in the program did an amazing job all season long. The support from Acura has been incredible. Hopefully, we can grow on it into the future.”

Trent Hindman (#86 Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo) won GTD Drivers’ Championship with co-driver Mario Farnbacher, Meyer Shank Racing also claims the GTD Teams’ Championship: “It’s a little bit bittersweet [dropping out of the race]. I mean, we had a really excellent car all weekend long, as we have all season. So, it’s a shame we couldn’t capitalize on that [in the race today] and help our teammates secure the Manufacturers’ Championship. But it’s also very sweet. We got the drivers’ and teams’ championships wrapped up, and that’s just an incredible feeling. Thank you to everyone at Acura, HPD, Auto Nation, Sirius/XM, all the Meyer Shank Racing guys, my co-drivers Mario and Justin, and most important, Mike [Shank] for opening up this opportunity for me.”

Mario Farnbacher (#86 Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo) won GTD Drivers’ Championship with co-driver Trent Hindman: “It’s definitely a really cool feeling [to win the championship] and I am so proud of this team. It’s pretty cool that I had my first race in America at Road Atlanta and now to win the championship here is pretty special. The trust that Michael Shank, HPD and Acura have put in me is an amazing feeling. Mike always wants 100 percent out of us every time we race, and to be able to do that for him and give him this championship is such an accomplishment. I couldn’t have asked for better teammates this year and I will remember this championship forever.”

Jon Ikeda (Vice President and Acura Brand Officer): on Acura’s 2019 IMSA championship-winning season: “We started this motorsports journey in 2017. To be here and winning championships after just three years is just incredible. I can’t say enough about Mike Shank and his Meyer Shank team, who have been with us from the start. Roger Penske and his team are the gold standard of the industry. We partnered with winners, and we’ve gotten great support from everyone at HPD with their tireless efforts. Acura is a performance brand. We’re here to win races and compete for championships. And we’re not done yet.”

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The “Latin American Music Awards” Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary With A Unique Star-Studded Show On Oct. 17th Starting At 7pm/6c Live On Telemundo

October 14, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over 60 international music and television stars will hit the stage of the 2019 “Latin American Music Awards” (Latin AMA’s) to bring the audience 19 exciting musical performances and highlight artists’ achievements during the announcements of the coveted awards.

The Awards will take place on Thursday, October 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California and will be broadcast live on Telemundo, starting with the traditional and glamorous arrival of the stars on “La Alfombra de Latin AMAs” at 7pm/6c, hosted by Rashel Díaz, Rodner Figueroa, Jorge Bernal and Jessica Carrillo. This will be followed by the anticipated “Latin AMAs” ceremony at 8pm/7c, which will be hosted by internationally acclaimed comedian, actor and producer Eugenio Derbez and television actress, hostess and ex-beauty queen Jacky Bracamontes. The night will culminate with all the behind-the-scenes action on “Latin AMA’s: Acceso VIP” at 11:35pm/10:35c hosted by Jessica Carrillo, Stephanie “Chiquibaby” Himonidis and Rodner Figueroa. The award ceremony will also air simultaneously on Spanish-language entertainment cable network, Universo and in 20 countries throughout the Americas via Telemundo Internacional.

The “Latin AMAs,” which showcases performances in English and Spanish – because music has no language – will feature musical acts by countless stars, including: Abraham Mateo, Anuel AA, Banda Los Sebastianes, Becky G, Beret, Christian Nodal, CNCO, Daddy Yankee, El Micha, Emilia, Esteman, Farruko, Gente de Zona, Georgel, Greeicy, Jason Derulo, Justin Quiles, Lenier, Lupita Infante, Marc Anthony, Myke Towers, Nacho, Ne-Yo, Ozuna, Piso 21, Pitbull, Raymix, Romeo Santos, Silvestre Dangond, Sofía Reyes, Wisin & Yandel, and Zion & Lennox.

The Awards Ceremony will shine bright thanks to a stellar array of award presenters, including Alessandra Rosaldo, Alex Sensation, Ana Jurka, Angélica Vale, Carlos Ponce, Carmen Aub, Catherine Siachoque, Catriona Gray, Chiquis, Christian Acosta, Claudia Vergara, Dalex, David Zepeda, De La Ghetto, Dra. Ana María Polo, Erasmo Provenza, Farina, Gaby Espino, Gregorio Pernia, Guaynaa, Isabella Castillo, Iván Arana, Jeidimar Rijos, Jessica Cediel, Jhay Cortez, Karim Mendiburu, Kate del Castillo, Kimberly Reyes, Larry Hernández, Lorenzo Méndez, Luis Figueroa, Lunay, María Celeste Arrarás, Mariah, Mario Lopez, Mark Tacher, Matías Novoa, MoMo, Nastassja Bolívar, Ninel Conde, Pepe Gamez, Snow, T3r Elemento and Yashua.

Undoubtedly, one of the highlights of the evening will be the tributes to Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony, honored with the International Artist Award of Excellence, and Mexican singer and actress Becky G, who will receive the Extraordinary Evolution award.

Artists with most nominations this year include: Ozuna (9), Bad Bunny and Romeo Santos (8), Anuel AA (7), Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga (5), Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Marc Anthony, Maluma, Sebastián Yatra and T3r Elemento (4) and Becky G, Christian Nodal, DJ Snake, Drake, Farruko, J Balvin, Pedro Capó, Rosalía, Snow and Wisin & Yandel (3).

Television coverage surrounding the awards show will be complemented by a robust multi-platform coverage on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat from the @LatinAmas and @Telemundo accounts. This will include an exclusive livestream on Twitter from the Red Carpet, hosted by Christian Acosta, Nastassja Bolivar and Claudia Vergara, hosts of Latinx Now!. The presentation will take place at 7pm ET on @LatinAmas, @LatinxNow and @Telemundo, with special guest Justin Sylvester from “Daily Pop” on E! and feature an electrifying musical performance by Rombai.

For the latest news, be sure to follow the “Latin AMAs” on social media and join the conversation by using the official hashtag #LatinAMAs.

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Discover a New Culinary World With Olives from Spain to Celebrate Columbus Day

October 14, 2019

Recipes with European olives that will elevate your cooking

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Columbus Day is the perfect date to sit at the table with your family and enjoy the best Latin dishes with a touch of European olives that will make your celebration unforgettable.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8628051-olives-from-spain-celebrate-columbus-day/.

Christopher Columbus discovered the “New World”. The expedition led by the famous navigator first set foot in America on October 14, 1492. From there, the contact between Europe and America began: a meeting between two worlds.

Olives from Spain wants to pay tribute to this confluence of civilizations on such an important date with a trio of irresistible recipes that bring together the best of the American and European culture using the versatile and tasty olives.

Within the framework of the Have an Olive Day campaign, the prestigious culinary innovator, chef José Andrés, has been introducing European olives into the North American market for more than two years and has become a bridge where the best of the gastronomy of the two continents meet. His success is due, in large part, to the versatility and the range of possibilities offered by olives in the kitchen through countless culinary formats (whole olives, sliced, pitted…) and varieties (Manzanilla, Queen, stuffed with Pimiento…).

This fruit is capable of transforming boring dishes into original elaborations with an endless number of nuances even for the most demanding palates, since olives have the four basic flavors: acidic, bitter, sweet and salty.

Mexican tacos with olives

Our version of tacos has chicken, black beans, cheese and, of course, Manzanilla olives.

Olive and cheese tequeños

Tequeños are the quintessential Venezuelan appetizer that triumphs wherever it goes. Don’t miss our Iberian version with Manchego cheese and olives. Simply irresistible.

Cuban ropa vieja with olives

Can you imagine merging the best of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean? With our recipe of Cuban “ropa vieja” (shredded beef) with stuffed olives you will not have to imagine it.

About INTERACEITUNA and Olives from Spain

INTERACEITUNA is the Interprofessional Organization of Table Olive recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food that represents the whole sector producing, processing and marketing table olives. Created to implement different programs and activities of general interest, INTERACEITUNA promotes knowledge of Spanish table olives and carries out research and development related to production and production techniques. INTERACEITUNA has partnered with the European Union to promote this product.

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Dr. Sara Malagold’s New Book As My Grandmother Used To Say: Crazier Than A Goat Is A True Guide To Achieve Peace And Emotional Happiness In Daily Life

October 14, 2019

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dr. Sara Malagold is a successful specialist in the field of human behavior. She graduated with degrees in Psychology and Neuropsychology. She was born in Uruguay, Montevideo, on September 27. She grew up in a home surrounded by music since her father was a concert violinist. “My father was my engine. He always motivated me to study,” Dr. Sara recalls. “I was encouraged to be someone in life. He said wise words to me while I was growing, which today I transmit to my patients. My father taught me that I had to study and to achieve my goals. ‘Education is the only thing left, since money comes and goes,’ he repeated to me. I think this was one of the best tips that prompted me to be who I am today,” she says.

Dr. Sara speaks four languages perfectly: Hebrew, English, French, and of course, her mother tongue, Spanish. Her different degrees helped her to become a professor at different universities and a researcher for various pharmaceutical companies.

As My Grandmother Used to Say: Crazier than a Goat has a simple and enlightening message. We all have a unique and powerful force that can guide us positively in the development of our potential. But that energy often seems asleep, dull, and wasted. We live rooted in unquestionable conventions, full of fears, myths, irrational mandates, impositions instead of explanations or manipulations instead of negotiations.

The pathology disguised as camaraderie and negativity seizing our vulnerability causes us to gradually stop laughing, moving, and even dreaming.

This book uses a simple metaphorical resource such as the behavior of a goat to describe that much-deserved happiness in human beings because goats appear to have a “crazy” life to the incomprehensible eye of others. They jump and jump and happily satisfy their desires and needs.

We should all be clear about our own needs, desires, and concerns and learn to bring down the ghost of the unreal to unleash our true capacity. As My Grandmother Used to Say: Crazier than a Goat will make you laugh, cry, reflect, and identify. Most importantly, it will make you wake up to your fantastic personal goat.

Dr. Malagold concludes, “You always have to dream. Never stop doing it. Moving on is what will make you feel alive, even if people don’t understand you and think that you are crazier than a goat because maybe that madness is what will heal your soul.”

Published by New York City based Page Publishing, Dr. Sara Malagold’s wonderful book As My Grandmother used to Say: Crazier than a Goat brings us a wonderful compendium of teachings. The doctor speaks to us clearly and directly from her heart, inspired by her own experiences, and says she is willing to help the one who comes behind, encouraging women and men who, like her, seek to achieve their goals.

Readers who wish to experience this extraordinary work can purchase As My Grandmother Used to Say: Crazier than a Goat at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York based full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Central Valley Regional Center Notifies Members of Data Security Incident

October 12, 2019

FRESNO, California, Oct. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Central Valley Regional Center (“CVRC”) has become aware of a data security incident that may have involved the personal and protected health information of some of the individuals it serves. CVRC is sending notification letters to the potentially impacted individuals to notify them of this incident and to provide resources to assist them in protecting their information.

On July 29, 2019, CVRC learned that an unauthorized third party may have gained access to an employee’s email account. Once discovered, CVRC disabled access to the account, immediately began an investigation, and engaged a computer forensics firm to determine the scope of the incident. Based on the results of the investigation and the computer forensic firm’s findings, it was determined that CVRC employee email accounts were subject to unauthorized access on July 25–August 2, 2019. On August 12, 2019, the investigation first revealed that data containing individuals’ personal information within one or more email accounts may have also been affected. This information may have included individuals’ names, addresses and contact information, dates of birth, dates of death, Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, state identification card or other government identification numbers, Medi-Cal numbers, UCI numbers, and/or medical or health information or health insurance information. For a limited number of individuals, Taxpayer Identification numbers, financial account or payment card information, PINs or other access codes, account passwords, usernames, email addresses or electronic identifiers and the means to access the related accounts, and/or IRS PINs may have also been affected.

CRVC completed a thorough review of the affected accounts to determine whose personal information may have been impacted by the data incident, and to provide notification to those affected.

CVRC is providing letters to affected individuals within the coming days to notify them of in the incident. Notification letters will include information about the incident and steps that potentially impacted individuals can take to monitor and protect their personal information. CVRC has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and to address related concerns. The call center can be reached at 1-833-967-1095. Although CVRC is not aware at this time of the misuse of any impacted information, potentially impacted individuals are also being offered complimentary credit monitoring and/or identity protection services through ID Experts’ MyIDCare^™. Additional information and recommendations for protecting personal information will be available on the CVRC website at https://www.cvrc.org/.

The privacy and protection of the information of individuals it serves is a top priority for CVRC, and CVRC deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern that this incident may cause.

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