MasterMind Latino returns to Miami with ten “success teachers”

July 30, 2019

MIAMI, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The European Institute of Efficient Intelligence (IEIE) and Cala Enterprises will be holding MasterMind Latino in Miami for the second time. At this summit, CEOs from several large companies explain their management models, their corporate trajectories, and their personal challenges.

From October 17 to 19, 2019, ten CEOs from leading companies throughout the Americas and Spain will become teachers to a select group of executives. Space will be limited, and admission will be strictly in order of registration.

These “success teachers” will share their experiences, achievements, the failures they turned into lessons, and the strategies that have led them to success, in the best television-interviewing style with Ismael Cala.

The summit is the perfect location for attendees to exchange ideas, knowledge, and business opportunities.

This year the secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, will receive the MasterMind Latino Award 2019.

“After the success of the first summit when President Álvaro Uribe received the award, this year we will hear from CEOs of global companies, and we will celebrate the continent-wide leadership of Luis Almagro. I am grateful for the support of Ismael Cala and all of the participants,” said Estrella Flores-Carretero, president of the European Institute for Efficient Intelligence.

The invited speakers are:

Alexander W. Wehr, president and CEO of the BMW Group in Latin America (Germany)
Isabel Noboa Pontón, CEO, founder and executive president of Consorcio Nobis (Ecuador)
Ignacio Prado García-Miró, CEO, president of the Corporate Board of Grupo El Comercio (Peru)
Lucía Urbán López, vice president of Cerealto Siro and of Fundación Grupo Siro (Spain)
Alfonso Swett Opazo, CEO, president of the Confederation for Production and Commerce (Chile)
Mario Hernández Zambrano, CEO and founder of Mario Hernández (Colombia)
Juan Manuel González Serna, president of Grupo Siro and a member of the Board of Directors of Iberdrola Spain and other companies (Spain)
Luis Ángel López, president of Cerealto Foods (Spain)

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ABOUT IEIE

The European Institute of Efficient Intelligence (IEIE) develops programs to analyze, train and build efficiency strategies for companies and people, from children to adults. It has more than 30 years of experience and research. It encourages creativity, talent, intelligence, enterprising spirit, reflection, knowledge, emotional skills, and as a result, personal and corporate success. It has offices in Spain and the United States.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist. He presents and directs the interview show, CALA, which is broadcast in twenty countries. For five and a half years, Ismael Cala hosted the show CALA at prime time on CNN en Español. Businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight best-selling books in the areas of leadership, enterprise and personal development, including “El poder de escuchar,” (The Power of Listening), and “Despierta con Cala” (Awaken with Cala). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba (1969) and has a degree in Art History from Universidad de Oriente. He is coauthor of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy. He graduated from the School of Communication at the University of York in Toronto. He is President and founder of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

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DishLATINO Delivers More Soccer at the Best Price Nationwide, Announces Exclusive Fútbol360⁰ Fan Experience

July 30, 2019

ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As soccer mania heats up around the globe, DishLATINO is delivering more leagues, channels and matches than any other nationwide cable or satellite provider. With over 8,000 live games each year, DishLATINO has become the go-to destination for the true soccer fan. To further enhance the viewing experience, DishLATINO recently announced “Fútbol360⁰,” an exclusive platform that combines features and programming on DISH’s industry-leading Hopper® DVR.

“Our goal is to deliver a soccer viewing experience that is second only to attending the match live in the stadium,” said Alfredo Rodriguez, vice president of DishLATINO. “Our industry-leading technology combined with our programming line-up brings fans into the action in a way that most of our competitors can’t.”

DishLATINO is currently the only nationwide cable or satellite TV provider carrying beIN SPORTS, which airs major leagues and tournaments including La Liga, Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores de América and Copa Suramericana, among many others. Additionally, DishLATINO delivers the best soccer from around the globe, including the highly popular Liga MX, via a lineup that includes the suite of Univisión channels, as well as Telemundo, Universo, ESPN Deportes, and more.

Rounding out the viewing experience is DishLATINO’s proprietary platform, Fútbol360⁰, which provides customers the following features:

Multi-Channel View/ “Multi-Canal,” enabling viewers to watch up to four matches at one time on a split-screen.
Favorite Teams/ “Equipos Favoritos,” a customizable feature that allows fans to follow their favorite teams and record games automatically so they don’t miss a second of the action.
Game Finder/ “Guía de Partidos,” an app that makes it easy to find game dates, schedules and scores all in one place. Viewers can customize the app to display their favorite teams.
On-the-go viewing with DISH Anywhere allows fans to watch all of their matches live on their favorite mobile devices, whenever and wherever they want.

Fútbol360⁰ is available to customers at no additional cost and can only be found on the Hopper® DVR.

About DishLATINO
DishLATINO is a leading suite of English and Spanish language programming packages in the United States. It offers its customers Spanish-language news, entertainment, and sports channels in combination with DISH’s broad English-language programming lineup of more than 200 channels. DishLATINO customers can receive the Hopper, the industry’s most awarded DVR, and take advantage of in-language customer service as well as payment solutions including a no-term contract, prepaid pay-TV option.

About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity company. Since 1980, it has served as a disruptive force, driving innovation and value on behalf of consumers. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to millions of customers with its satellite DISH TV and streaming Sling TV services. Through its strategic spectrum portfolio and other assets, DISH is poised to enter the wireless market as a facilities-based provider of wireless services with a nationwide consumer offering and development of the first standalone 5G broadband network in the U.S. DISH’s OnTech Smart Services brand offers in-home installation of connected home devices and entertainment solutions. DISH Media serves as the company’s advertising sales group delivering targeted advertising solutions. DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is a Fortune 250 company.

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Archipelago International Expands Portfolio in Cuba

July 30, 2019

Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Archipelago International, Southeast Asia’s largest independent hotel group, today announced the signing of a Management Contract with Grupo de Turismo Gaviota S.A, for the 5 Star Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa in Cuba. The signing ceremony took place recently in Havana, Cuba.

Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa is located in the Northern Cayos of Cuba on Las Brujas Island, adjacent to Cayo Santa Maria. The resort is comprised of 727 rooms and suites, family and adult-only areas, five swimming pools, eclectic dining offerings, a ‘Technogym’ equipped fitness center, water sports, tennis, multi-sport areas and Cuba’s only Balinese-themed spa together with its own Pueblo (resort village with even more dining choices, a lively Salsa venue, the island’s most happening beach bar, a bowling alley and a variety of shops). The resort also has its own 3 km long private beach.

“Archipelago has been brought in to maximise the potential of this wonderful new resort and will apply its proven operational, technical and training capabilities. The resort will provide guests with a multitude of choices and experiences throughout their stay, and will imbue a sense of our Southeast Asian heritage“, commented Gerard Byrne, Managing Director, Archipelago Overseas.

“We are delighted to debut in Cuba and are honoured to be part of Grupo de Turismo Gaviota’s growing international family. Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa is a truly remarkable resort. Cuban hospitality services, combined with international management expertise, will ensure a memorable all-inclusive experience for its guests“, commented John Flood, President & CEO, Archipelago International.

Grand Aston Cayo Las Brujas Beach Resort & Spa is Archipelago’s second project in Cuba. Its first, Grand Aston Varadero Beach Resort, is currently under construction and is expected to open in 2021.

About Archipelago International
Archipelago International is one of Southeast Asia’s largest operators of hotels, resorts and residences with more than 145 operating hotels (20,000 rooms) and a further 100+ properties under development across Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Its 10 multi award winning brands are Aston, Huxley, Alana, The Aston Heritage Collection, Kamuela, Harper, Quest, Neo, favehotels and Nomad.

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Young Living Goes Green at the 2019 International Grand Convention

July 29, 2019

Young Living Essential Oils, LC is the world leader in essential oils and has been providing the highest quality plant based products to customers for over twenty years. Its proprietary Seed to Seal(R) process ensures exacting standards are met every step of the way, from seed to seal. This commitment stems from the company's stewardship towards the earth and its people all over the world. For more information, visit: www.youngliving.com .

LEHI, Utah, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Young Living Essential Oils, the world leader in essential oils, today announced its successful implementation of an environmentally responsible program aimed at making the company’s International Grand Convention energy neutral. By working with the Salt Palace Convention Center, Young Living’s International Grand Convention, the premier event for employees and members of the organization, will be energy neutral and implement multiple eco-friendly strategies this year.

Matt French, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer at Young Living, said, “We had a choice to make with this event. It would have been less expensive and logistically more streamlined to organize a traditional event that ignored the sustainability process, but that’s not who we are as a company. Sustainability is a top priority for Young Living. Aligning with our global zero-waste goal in such a tangible way will help drive home the message of our 5×5 Pledge with our more than 32,000 convention attendees. Young Living takes our stewardship of the earth seriously and will continue to set standards for corporate social responsibility in actionable ways.”

Young Living chose to purchase the upgraded sustainability options offered by the Salt Palace to align the convention with its 5×5 Pledge, which includes a commitment to be zero waste within five years. The Salt Palace offers solar energy, comprehensive recycling, low-waste marketing, and the donation of leftover food and materials to local charities and non-profits.

Young Living also implemented its own plans to encourage recycling and discourage the use of single-use plastics, as well as encourage attendees to use public transportation whenever possible during their time at the convention. Young Living looks forward to an even more environmentally friendly future for next year as the company refines its sustainability approach to events.

About Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living Essential Oils, LC, based in Lehi, Utah, is the world leader in essential oils and distributor of the highest quality oil-infused products. As stewards of the earth and its people, Young Living paves the way for every essential oil company with its Seed to Seal^® standard and its Sourcing, Science, and Standards pillars. These guiding principles protect the planet and ensure that customers can feel good about using Young Living products for themselves, their families, and in their homes. Young Living’s products contain essential oils that all come from corporate-owned or partner farms as well as Seed to Seal-certified suppliers, support a healthy lifestyle, and continue to provide opportunities for over 6 million members to achieve their goals and aspirations by aligning their work with their values and passions. For more information, visit YoungLiving.com, follow @youngliving on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.

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Dixon Leads Honda Podium Sweep at Mid-Ohio

July 29, 2019

Scott Dixon, #9 Honda foreground, leads his teammate Felix Rosenqvist to the checker flags to take a narrow victory Sunday at the Honda Indy 200 NTT IndyCar Series race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

LEXINGTON, Ohio, July 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The “Master of Mid-Ohio”, Scott Dixon, scored his sixth Honda Indy 200 victory Sunday, dominating the middle stage of the 90-lap contest and then holding off teammate Felix Rosenqvist on fading tires in the closing laps, taking the checkers by the narrow margin of 0.0934 seconds. Ryan Hunter-Reay completed a 1-2-3 sweep for Honda, finishing third, and his Andretti Autosport teammate Alexander Rossi closed to within 16 points of championship leader Josef Newgarden with a fifth-place finish.

Starting eighth on the hard-compound Firestone “Black” sidewall tires, Dixon’s Chip Ganassi Racing team was one of only three to successfully execute a two-pit-stop strategy. Not pitting until Lap 30, Dixon then ran the soft-compound “Red” sidewall tires to build a massive 12.5-second lead on the field by Lap 50. However, his team elected to run a second set of Red tires for the third and final stint of the race, and Dixon’s lead began to shrink rapidly in the final 15 laps.

In the closing laps, Dixon had to deal with both a group of lapped cars attempting to unlap themselves, and rapidly closing rivals Rosenqvist, Hunter-Reay and Newgarden. On the final lap, Dixon and Rosenqvist made light contact in Turn 2, while Hunter-Reay and Newgarden had harder contact exiting the corner, sending Newgarden into the gravel trap and a 11^th-place finish. Rosenqvist continued to challenge his teammate throughout the rest of the lap, but came up just short at the finish. Still, second-place is his best finish in his rookie IndyCar Series season and his first podium result.

Hunter-Reay survived the last-lap contact with Newgarden to finish third, his second podium of the year and first since the Circuit of the Americas. While not figuring in the battle for the win, Rossi’s fifth-place finish was his 10^th top-five result of 2019, as he continues to battle Newgarden for the IndyCar Drivers’ Championship.

A large crowd, including approximately 10,000 Honda associates from multiple central Ohio Honda facilities, filled the 2.258-mile Mid-Ohio road circuit as the 90-lap race ran caution-free for the second year in succession.

Social media content and video links from this weekend’s IndyCar Series action from the Honda Indy 200 are available on the HPD Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) channels. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

Next
The NTT IndyCar Series now takes two weeks off before the final super-speedway race of the 2019 season, the August 18 ABC Supply Co., Inc., Pocono 500, at the unique, 2.5-mile tri-oval Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA.

Quotes
Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started eighth, finished first, second win of 2019, 46^th career IndyCar win, sixth win at Mid-Ohio: “Oh man, that was crazy. I feel a little bit bad for [teammate] Felix [Rosenqvist], we had to put some moves on him for sure during the last few laps. I had nothing else I could do. If I wasn’t his teammate, I think he’d had me off! But a lot of respect there. But Felix is going to have a ton of wins [in his career]. We went too aggressive running a second set of [softer, alternate Firestone] ‘Reds’, but they held up at the end. Huge credit to the PNC team and Honda. They did a phenomenal job strategy-wise and making the car better for the race. This really helps our run for the championship, so just really proud we got it done today.”

Felix Rosenqvist (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started sixth, finished second, best finish in rookie IndyCar Series season, first podium finish: “Chip [Ganassi, team owner] lets us race [for the win], and that was the right thing to do. That was a good couple of [final] laps there. First, I had to get through the lapped traffic, and then I had to get to Scott [Dixon]. There was a little bit of a misunderstanding on the last lap, and we touched a little bit, but we raced hard and fair for the last couple of corners. I almost got him there, but in the end it’s a fantastic podium for Chip Ganassi Racing.”

Ryan Hunter-Reay (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started tenth, finished third to complete Honda 1-2-3 podium sweep: “We were really pushing hard there at the end, and to see how quickly we were closing on [Scott] Dixon and [Felix] Rosenqvist, I thought, man, this could go anybody’s way. Amazing strategy from this #28 DHL Honda team. We were closing in on these guys. Obviously, congrats to Ganassi [Racing]. They ran a great race, good strategy, and we were closing on them, but just came up a little bit short. If we keep knocking on the door like that, we’ll win plenty. It was nice to just get back on form where we should be.”

Ted Klaus (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Honda IndyCar Series win at Mid-Ohio: “What a great day for Honda Racing worldwide. On top of this morning’s thrilling Formula One victory, we had a heart-stopping 1-2-3 sweep here at the Honda Indy 200, our second IndyCar Series podium sweep of the season. We appreciate the great turnout and support from all of our Ohio-based associates today; and sincerely hope that all Honda associates share our joy and pride in these successes.”

NTT IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200
Circuit:	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.258-mile road course) Lexington, Ohio
2017 Winner:	Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport) 116.957 mph average
Weather:	Mostly sunny, breezy, hot, 86 degrees F

Top-10 Race Results:
Fn.	St.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Laps	Notes
1.	8.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	90	115.837 mph average
2.	6.	Felix Rosenqvist-R	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	90	+0.0934 seconds
3.	10.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90
4.	1.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	90
5.	2.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90
6.	4.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	90
7.	13.	Spencer Pigot	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	90
8.	7.	Colton Herta-R	Harding Steinbrenner	Honda	90
9.	15.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	90
10.	9.	Jack Harvey	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	90
Other Honda Results
11.	5.	Sebastien Bourdais	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	90	Running
12.	14.	Santino Ferrucci-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	90	Running
15.	19.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	89	Running
19.	17.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	89	Running
21.	20.	Zach Veach	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90	Running
22.	11.	James Hinchcliffe	Arrow Schmidt Peterson	Honda	87	Running
23.	5.	Marcus Ericsson-R	Arrow Schmidt Peterson	Honda	2	Did not finish – contact

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Cinépolis Acquires Moviehouse & Eatery to Grow Dine-In Theatre Presence in the United States

July 29, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cinépolis, the 2^nd largest cinema operator in the world in terms of moviegoers, has announced the acquisition of Moviehouse & Eatery, an upscale dine-in movie theatre circuit in Texas with 5 operating locations and one under construction. As of the completion of the transaction, Cinépolis operates 258 screens at 26 locations in 7 states in the United States.

Cinépolis, a powerhouse in global cinema with almost five decades of operating experience, currently operates 5,941 screens across 738 cinemas, with presence in 17 countries, entertaining over 338 million patrons annually.

Alejandro Ramírez Magaña, Chief Executive Officer of Cinépolis said, “We are fully committed to bring our global expertise to the U.S. market. This is a strategic transaction that will help us expand and strengthen our best-in-class luxury offer in this market and around the world.”

Arturo López Martín, Chief Investment Officer of Cinépolis, said, “Cinépolis is the premier luxury player in the United States and across the globe. We are truly excited about the prospects of this transaction, as we continue to invest in the potential of differentiated moviegoing experiences.”

Moviehouse & Eatery co-founder Leslie Sloan said, “Cinépolis shares the same high standards that we maintain at Moviehouse & Eatery and it is the perfect company to take Moviehouse to the next level. We are excited that Cinépolis will expand the Moviehouse experience to people all across the country.” Moviehouse & Eatery co-founder Rodney Speaks added, “Cinépolis provides our Moviehouse & Eatery employees the opportunity to grow with a global exhibitor.” Speaks and Sloan, originally real estate developers before venturing into the dine-in theater business, intend to continue working with Cinépolis to develop new theater sites in the United States.

Since the opening of its first theatre in 2012, Moviehouse & Eatery has quickly become one of the leading upscale dine-in theatre operators in Texas with 5 theatres and 47 screens in the Austin and Dallas metropolitan areas, appealing to an affluent, family-oriented demographic. Each location offers scratch-made food and plush recliner seating, as well as full bar and dine-in service using call button technology. Moviehouse & Eatery also offers premium large format auditoriums, “Bighouse”, in 3 theatres and luxurious dining lounges in all locations. Moviehouse & Eatery is poised for continued growth, with a sixth theatre under construction in the Woodlands suburb of Houston that is expected to open in November 2019.

Effective immediately, the acquisition expands Cinépolis USA’s footprint, with no immediate plans to make any operational or guest-facing changes to the Moviehouse & Eatery brand. Moviehouse & Eatery will continue to operate independently until further notice and retain all existing employees, programs and scheduled events. Moviehouse & Eatery brings excellent talent, outstanding service and highly complementary strengths to Cinépolis, enhancing its ability to offer a premium experience to its guests and to create substantial value to its shareholders.

Dechert LLP is serving as legal counsel to Cinépolis. PJ SOLOMON is serving as financial advisor and Hightower and Associates is serving as legal counsel to Moviehouse & Eatery.

About Cinépolis

Cinépolis was founded in Mexico in 1971. Today, it has positioned itself as the world’s 2nd largest movie theater circuit in terms of attendance. Operating 738 cinema complexes with 5,941 screens, Cinépolis entertains over 338 million moviegoers annually in 17 countries worldwide. Cinépolis has recently entered the Indonesian market as well. It was the first cinema exhibitor in the world to pioneer the concept of luxury movie theaters, establishing the first luxury theater experience in 1999 in Mexico City. Cinépolis aspires to provide its guests with the best overall experience in film entertainment and employs a global workforce of over 43,000 people to support its mission.

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Acura Provides All Access Look into the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC)

July 29, 2019

TORRANCE, California, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a new video released today, Acura offers a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into its Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, the home of the NSX.

“Inside PMC” is the latest in a series of videos on the innovations and performance capabilities of the NSX, which began with the release of “NSX, 30 Years of Performance” at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, where Acura marked 30 years since the debut of the iconic supercar, followed most recently by “Face-off: Acura NSX vs NSX GT3 Evo,” highlighting the similarities between the production NSX and race-bred NSX GT3 Evo.

From its inception, the PMC was designed to innovate both the means and the methods of producing low-volume specialty vehicles by marrying the precision of advanced technology with the artistry of human craftsmanship¹. “Inside PMC” presents some of the Performance Manufacturing Center’s most advanced and ingenious approaches to making a supercar, including its unique body construction method, world-class painting system, meticulous vehicle assembly process and total quality validation process, as well as the exclusive NSX Insider Experience for owners.

Precision Crafted Performance the PMC Way

Numerous qualities distinguish the PMC:

Ultimate Body Accuracy: PMC is the first plant in the world to utilize 100-percent robotic MIG welding for body construction, using eight robots to apply 860 MIG welds to the aluminum-intensive space frame with ultimate precision, to produce a highly accurate body with tolerances measurable down to the width of a human hair.
Inventive Technologies: PMC associates are responsible for the development of seven patented and four patent-pending technologies, a number of which were inspired by racing, including a novel 45-minutes process for exacting wheel alignment, a 4-corner weight and ride height check, and a dynamic 4-wheel braking performance measure.
In-house Validation: To ensure the pristine condition of NSX, each vehicle is performance-validated through a sophisticated series of measures within the walls of PMC, and its engine is bench tested to the equivalent of 150 break-in miles at the company’s Anna, Ohio, engine facility, such that every NSX is track-ready without ever having been driven on the street.
Ultimate Configurability: just like a race shop where items are moved around by hand, PMC has no conveyor belts or other automated parts delivery systems. This allows for maximum flexibility within the plant to accommodate different types of vehicles and new approaches to achieving ultimate quality for the customer.
Incredible Paint Quality: Andaro Paint is Acura’s most lustrous paint and among the highest quality finishes on any vehicle anywhere. Painting an NSX takes five days and creates a finish up to 17 millimeters thick, 3-times more than an average production car.
Quality You Can Track: Nearly every one of the NSX’s bolts is fastened initially by hand to avoid cross threading, and then torqued to exacting tolerances using wirelessly connected wrenches that validate and record every fastener’s setting in perpetuity, as a part of the specific vehicle’s build data.
Handmade Performance: Each NSX engine is hand assembled by a single master builder, within a bespoke production facility at the company’s nearby Anna, Ohio, engine plant. The Anna plant also manufactures the NSX’s six aluminum frame nodes, which utilize the world’s first ablation casting method to deliver both rigidity for performance and ductility for crash energy absorption.
Race Car Repair: The PMC produces the space frame for the NSX GT3 Evo race car. While nobody likes a crash, in racing, it’s bound to happen. In such cases the PMC repairs and rebuilds customer GT3 race cars, sometimes in as little as 2-3 days, to ensure Acura Motorsports customers are ready to go when the green flag drops.
Sharing the Dream: It was always Acura’s dream to share the passion and craftsmanship of the PMC team with more Acura customers. That dream came true with the July 2019 launch of the 2020 TLX PMC Edition, painstakingly finished, hand assembled and quality checked by the same master technicians that build the Acura NSX supercar. Only 360 lucky customers will get their hands on one.

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.

¹ Acura vehicles built in the PMC use domestic and globally sourced parts

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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Launches New Chili Roasted And Honey Roasted To Add Flavor To Everyday Snacking

July 29, 2019

LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wonderful® Pistachios introduced two new flavors to its Wonderful Pistachios No Shells offerings—Chili Roasted and Honey Roasted—two distinctive flavors that allow the brand to reach two contrasting categories of snacking fans; those seeking heat, and those who enjoy a sweet escape. Now the convenience of Wonderful Pistachio No Shells can be enjoyed in new flavors with the same crunchy texture as the Roasted & Salted No Shells.

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Chili Roasted is bursting with big, bold flavors of red pepper, garlic and vinegar, while Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Honey Roasted is kissed with honey, sugar and a pinch of salt for a sweet and savory snack. They each bring a depth of flavor and crunch to break through the wide salty snack category.

“Snacking in 2019 is all about flavor; it’s a key factor considered when we select any type of snack, and we also know that people eat more nuts when they’re flavored,” said Adam Cooper, senior vice president, Wonderful Pistachios. “Our new flavors of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells will appeal to two distinct flavor fan groups, and they’ll both find that delicious snacks can also be good for you.”

Snacking is part of everyday life with 94% of people snacking daily. Grabbing a bag of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells means snackers can have it all—a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-enjoy snack they won’t be able to set down.

“As we continue to share the benefits of eating mindfully, Wonderful Pistachios is also a well-positioned alternative for the increased number of fans looking for non-meat sources of protein,” said Cooper. “Plant-based protein sources like Wonderful Pistachios provide the added bonus of fiber, which meat doesn’t offer.

The easy-to-eat snack solution will launch with distribution in 55,000 stores nationwide, a larger debut than recent high-profile flavored chips. Reaching for widespread appeal, the new flavors are both inspired by recent consumer market research. Honey is the most popular flavor in the snack nut category, and Hot & Spicy is the fastest growing flavor in the overall salty snacks category.

Both new flavors of Wonderful Pistachios No Shells are made with non-GMO ingredients, and are available in 5.5oz bags for $6.99 and 2.25oz bags for $3.29, and are in stores this summer.

About Wonderful Pistachios
Wonderful Pistachios is the world’s largest vertically integrated pistachio grower and processor. Grown in California’s Central Valley, our high-quality nuts can be found in the produce department of grocery stores across America.

Known for our iconic Get Crackin’® campaign, Wonderful Pistachios is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $4 billion company. For more, visit: GetCrackin.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About The Wonderful Company
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $4.6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, almonds, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut brand and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $300 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, $50 million in charitable giving and education initiatives every year, $100 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs, including two new, free primary care clinics for employees and their dependents.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit: www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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2020 Honda Pilot Launches with New Line-Topping Black Edition Trim

July 29, 2019

Fresh from a thorough style and technology update for model year 2019, the 2020 Honda Pilot begins arriving in dealerships tomorrow with the addition of a new Black Edition trim. Positioned at the top of the Pilot lineup and with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP ) of $49,620, the new Black Edition features exclusive styling touches that distinguish it from the rest of the Pilot family. The 2020 Pilot LX carries a starting MSRP of $31,550.

TORRANCE, California, July 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fresh from a thorough style and technology update for model year 2019, the 2020 Honda Pilot begins arriving in dealerships tomorrow with the addition of a new Black Edition trim. Positioned at the top of the Pilot lineup and with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP¹) of $49,620, the new Black Edition features exclusive styling touches that distinguish it from the rest of the Pilot family.

The 2020 Pilot Black Edition is based on the Elite trim and features numerous exterior and interior styling enhancements. Like the similar Honda Ridgeline Black Edition, the Pilot Black Edition comes exclusively in Crystal Black Pearl paint and includes Black Edition badges on the grille and tailgate. Pilot Black Edition also includes black-painted 20-inch alloy wheels, and blackout treatments for the grille, headlight trim, side trim, door handles, window trim and fog light accents. Inside, there is red accent lighting for the dash, doors and center console, with red accent stitching on the front and second row captain’s chairs, door panels and steering wheel. The Black Edition logo is embossed on front seats and floor mats, and the front and second-row seats also get a red accent to the perforated leather seating surface.

The 2020 Pilot LX with standard 2-wheel drive carries a starting MSRP of $31,550 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling) and comes with the full suite of Honda Sensing^® suite of safety and driver-assistive systems as standard equipment. The all-wheel drive Pilot LX carries a starting MSRP of $33,550 and adds Honda’s exclusive i-VTM4^® torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system.

The aggressive new styling introduced to Pilot last year emphasizes its capabilities while highlighting the state-of-the-art technology and family-friendly character that has made it one of the most popular midsize three-row SUVs. Pilot also remains one of the few models in its segment to offer eight seats (seven with the optional second-row Captain’s Chairs), with available three-person capacity in both the second and third rows. Third row access is made simple and easy by the available One-Touch Walk-In feature. In addition to standard Honda Sensing, technology highlights include an available 8-inch touchscreen Display Audio system with Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ compatibility, CabinTalk™ in-vehicle public address system, wireless smartphone charging, and a hands-free power tailgate. Touring, Elite and Black Edition trims feature 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi capability/compatibility, enabling expanded subscription-based HondaLink^® services that include Amazon Key In-Car Delivery², geo-fencing and speed alerts for parents of teen drivers, a stolen vehicle locator, enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, remote start, and even personal concierge services.³

The 2020 Pilot’s robust off-road and all-weather driving capabilities are assisted by Honda’s available intelligent Variable Torque Management system (i-VTM4^®) with true torque-vectoring. Standard on all AWD trims, i-VTM4^® uses an electronically-controlled, hydraulically-actuated rear differential to apportion engine torque between the front and rear axles, and dynamically distribute torque between the left and right rear wheels. The benefits are superior all-weather handling, and neutral, accurate steering under power.

2020 Pilot Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

TRIM / DRIVETRAIN	TRANSMISSION	MSRP¹	MSRP⁴ Including $1,095 Destination Charge	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Hwy/Combined)⁵
Pilot LX (2WD)	6AT	$31,550	$32,645	19 / 27 / 22
Pilot LX (AWD)	6AT	$33,550	$34,645	18 / 26 / 21
Pilot EX (2WD)	6AT	$34,430	$35,525	19 / 27 / 22
Pilot EX (AWD)	6AT	$36,430	$37,525	18 / 26 / 21
Pilot EX-L (2WD)	6AT	$37,860	$38,955	19 / 27 / 22
Pilot EX-L (AWD)	6AT	$39,860	$40,955	18 / 26 / 21
Pilot EX-L w/ Navi & Rear Entertainment System (2WD)	6AT	$39,860	$40,955	19 / 27 / 22
Pilot EX-L w/ Navi & Rear Entertainment System (AWD)	6AT	$41,860	$42,955	18 / 26 / 21
Pilot Touring (2WD)	9AT	$42,620	$43,715	20 / 27 / 23
Pilot Touring (AWD)	9AT	$44,620	$45,715	19 / 26 / 22
Pilot Touring w/ Rear Captain’s Chairs (2WD)	9AT	$42,920	$44,015	20 / 27 / 23
Pilot Touring w/ Rear Captain’s Chairs (AWD)	9AT	$44,920	$46,015	19 / 26 / 22
Pilot Elite (AWD)	9AT	$48,120	$49,215	19 / 26 / 22
Pilot Black Edition (AWD)	9AT	$49,620	$50,715	19 / 26 / 22

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 2019 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 MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $1095 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Requires active subscription to HondaLink^® Remote Package, plus an active Amazon Prime account and Amazon Key app. See Amazon Key In-Car for more information.
³ Subscription-based services available with annual subscription fee. See https://hondalink.honda.com for more details.
⁴ MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $1,095 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
⁵ Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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The California Milk Processor Board Puts Milk ‘On Deck’ & Down The Half Pipe Via New Initiative “Bones Love Milk” & Immersive, Week-Long Pop-Up Skatepark Experience

July 25, 2019

SAN CLEMENTE, California, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today’s skateboarders are athletes, they are artists, they are trick masters – and they are the ultimate risk takers. They are constantly trying to defy the laws of physics, which means more often than not, they are falling off their boards and putting a lot of stress on their bodies and their bones. With its latest effort, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the iconic got milk? and toma leche campaign, is showing how milk can deliver the calcium, protein, and other nutrients for strong, healthy bones and muscles that skaters need in order to bounce back onto their boards quickly after a hard fall.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8580551-california-milk-processor-board-bones-love-milk-skatepark-pop-up/

CMPB’s new initiative targeting teens and tweens, called “Bones Love Milk,” is dedicated to educating youth on the real benefits of milk as “nature’s energy drink” in an unconventional way, showcasing how milk is a true nutrient powerhouse, delivering vitamins and nutrients for strong bones, energy, hydration and muscle recovery.

“The ‘Bones Love Milk’ initiative stems from research that found that pre-teens are more likely than any other age group to ditch milk in favor of trendier energy drinks or flavored water,” said Steve James, executive director of the California Milk Processor Board. “We also know that the state of California, the birthplace of skate culture, is home to over 1.6 million skateboarders, 70% of which are under eighteen years old, allowing us to create a really great harmonization between action sports and the benefits of drinking milk.”

Leading the charge with CMPB is the official “Bones Love Milk” Skate Team featuring some of the sport’s best: Christian Hosoi, Chris Cole, Tom Asta, Bryce Wettstein and Cordano Russell.

“Growing up my brother would drink a glass of milk every morning,” said Chris Cole, professional skateboarder and ‘Bones Love Milk’ Skate Team member. “He is really strong and looking up to him I started to do the same thing. My job requires strong bones, but I feel it’s important for everybody to have strong bones to be able to enjoy life without unnecessary fear of injury. So being a father I have milk in the refrigerator at all times, to keep my family tough. ‘Bones Love Milk’ is showing kids that drinking milk is a healthy choice for their active bodies.”

From July 27 through August 4, CMPB is kicking off the initiative in the heart of Huntington Beach, California by celebrating skate and California street culture with a unique, immersive indoor pop-up skatepark experience open to the public. The “Bones Love Milk” Shredquarters will feature a week-long program of skate events including daily open skate sessions, pro tutorials and Street League watch parties.

Special guests including television host, actor and doting father of three, Mario Lopez, and Navia Robinson of Disney Channel’s Raven’s Home and the Netflix Original Series, Free Reign, joined shredders and keen spectators at the “Bones Love Milk” Shredquarters for a special preview event in Huntington Beach on July 24, where they immersed in California skate culture and music, enjoyed milk beverage refreshments and mastered a trick or two down the half-pipe under the tutelage of the “Bones Love Milk” Skate Team.

“As a fan of both milk and skate culture, I love being here with my son to help kick off the ‘Bones Love Milk’ initiative this summer with all these incredible skate greats and legends,” shared Mario Lopez. “The California Milk Processor Board has done it again – finding a pretty cool, clever and unconventional way to connect youth subculture with their passion points — and on their turf, to the wonder of milk as nature’s true energy drink. As a dad, I appreciate the effort the ‘Bones Love Milk’ Skate Team is making to demonstrate to kids that milk is a cool drink that has their backs, strengthens their bones, and is really good for them!”

The “Bones Love Milk” Shredquarters will be open to the public from 11am-5pm daily, July 27 – August 4. In addition to daily skate sessions, the event will feature a variety of other skate events including live mural paintings, custom kicks workshop, complimentary haircuts from Eagle & Pig barber shop, pro meet and greets and more. For more information visit www.boneslovemilk.com and follow @BonesLoveMilk on Instagram.

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA MILK PROCESSOR BOARD
Since 1993, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the famous got milk? campaign, has been committed to increasing milk consumption throughout California. Its latest initiative, “Bones Love Milk,” is dedicated to educating youth on the real benefits of milk as “nature’s energy drink” in an unconventional way, showcasing how milk is a true nutrient powerhouse, delivering strong bones, energy, hydration and muscle recovery. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The got milk? trademark is a federally registered trademark and service mark. For more information, visit www.gotmilk.com.

SOURCE California Milk Processor Board (CMPB)

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