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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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(Español) La FDA aprueba el primer tratamiento para la hipoglucemia severa que puede administrarse sin una inyección

July 25, 2019

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Texas home sales remain strong; housing inventory rises in second quarter of 2019

July 25, 2019

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AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas home sales remained strong during the second quarter of 2019, while monthly housing inventory increased, according to the 2019-Q2 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by Texas Realtors.

“The Texas housing market experienced a strong kickoff to the summer selling season with more than 100,000 homes sold during the second quarter,” said Tray Bates, chairman of Texas Realtors. “While specific conditions vary by market, the statewide trend has good news for sellers and buyers. Sellers are selling for a slightly higher median price, and buyers have access to more properties for sale statewide.”

During the second quarter of this year, 101,896 homes were sold in Texas, an increase of 1% compared to the second quarter of 2018. Statewide, the median price increased 2.9% to $245,000. Of all the homes sold within the second quarter, 32.7% were priced from $200,000 to $299,999, the highest share of sales among all price-class distributions. Homes priced from $100,000 to $199,999 represented the second-highest share of sales with 26.7%.

Jim Gaines, Ph.D., chief economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, commented, “While the Texas housing market remained strong in Q2, our markets began slowing down in terms of transaction volume coupled with tight housing inventory. Statewide, we’re seeing more of a separation in sales activity between large cities compared to medium and smaller cities due in part to increased population and job growth concentrated in the major markets. However, we anticipate home sales growth to remain strong in the third quarter of 2019 as a result of the projected lower interest rates and the continuation of the summer selling season.”

Active listings increased 7.5% from the second quarter in 2018 to 116,950 listings. Texas homes spent an average of 55 days on the market during the same time frame, one day more than the second quarter of 2018.

Housing inventory in Texas also grew to 4.1 months of inventory, an increase of 0.3 months from 2018-Q2. According to the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, a market balanced between supply and demand has between 6.0 and 6.5 months of inventory.

Chairman Bates concluded, “Homebuyers and sellers across the state face different market conditions depending on where they reside. Factors such as the number of homes for sale and fluctuating home prices affect each real estate market and even each neighborhood differently. Working with a Texas Realtor will ensure that you’re provided the most accurate information and insights to inform your decision about buying or selling a home.”

About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is provided by the Data Relevance Project, a partnership among local REALTOR® associations and their MLSs, and Texas REALTORS®, with analysis by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M. The report provides quarterly real estate sales data for Texas and 25 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas. The Texas Real Estate Year-in-Review Report in February is released in lieu of the Q4 report each year.

About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 125,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocate for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Morgan Moritz, 512-448-4950, [email protected]

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Goya Foods Donated 2,500 Pounds of Food to Catholic Charities of Boston in Celebration of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts

July 25, 2019

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Goya and volunteers from the Puerto Rican Festival help to unload 2,500 pounds of food from the Goya truck to help feed the hungry in Massachusetts.

BOSTON, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, donated 2,500 pounds of food to Catholic Charities of Boston in celebration of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Catholic Charities of Boston, located at 185 Columbia Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

“For Goya, we always strive to do our part to support our communities and encourage others to do the same. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this year’s festival, who work hard to bring the rich culture of Puerto Rico to Massachusetts, than by providing healthy food to people who need it the most,” said Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods.

Catholic Charities distributes more than 2.5 million pounds of food each year through their network of food pantries. The donation will go directly to Catholic Charities’ food pantries in the South End of Boston, Somerville and Dorchester, and serve close to 4,200 people each week. “We are deeply grateful for our ongoing partnership with Goya and couldn’t meet the needs of those we serve without committed partners like Goya. In a region where the gap continues to grow between the living wage and the wages many residents actually earn, hunger remains a persistent threat to the wellbeing of many Bostonians,” said Deborah K. Rambo, President of Catholic Charities.

The donation is part of Goya Gives, a global initiative committed to supporting local communities through social and environmental causes. Goya has donated millions of pounds of food to organizations worldwide and continues to support over 300 organizations, events and cultural institutions. “It is an honor to kick off our Puerto Rican Festival weekend by partnering up with Goya and their Goya Gives initiative in the continuous effort of giving back to our communities,” said Edwin Alicea, President of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts.

Goya’s annual food donations also serve to encourage consumers to participate in the message and act of helping those in need. Consumers can share the #GoyaGives message with friends and family through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @goyafoods

For more information about Goya Foods and the #GoyaGives campaign, please visit www.goya.com.

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; Goya’s combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation make Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

About Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities of Boston, one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts, operates 75 distinct programs in 26 locations, providing assistance with dignity and respect to individuals of all ages, races, cultures, and religious faiths. Whether through food assistance, help for struggling teens or a variety of services for refugees and immigrants during a time of intense uncertainty, Catholic Charities provides support to individuals for their most basic needs while charting a path to a living wage. For more information please visit http://www.ccab.org.

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Young Living Essential Oils 2019 International Grand Convention Takes Salt Lake City by Storm

July 25, 2019

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CEO Mary Young announces 25 Years Young Essential Oil blend from main stage during the opening ceremonies of the 2019 International Grand Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.

LEHI, Utah, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Young Living Essential Oils, the world leader in essential oils, has successfully concluded its 2019 International Grand Convention (IGC). The IGC is Young Living’s premier educational, networking, and social event. The event is held each summer in Salt Lake City and brings members of the organization together for continued education on best practices, new innovations, essential oil development and usage, and related wellness products offered by Young Living.

This year Young Living celebrated the launch of an array of nutritional supplements, makeup from its Savvy Minerals^® makeup line, synthetic-free deodorants and toothpaste, and a new owl-themed diffuser for children. Highlights from the 2019 convention included an inspirational keynote speech from New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell, tours of Young Living’s recently opened Global Headquarters and Mona lavender farm, the voyage of the largest blimp to ever traverse Utah airspace, and a closing performance by Imagine Dragons. With the assistance of Guinness World Records™, members of Young Living also set a new world record for the most contributions to a lip print mural in one week, part of the Clean Kisses Record, a branding event for Young Living’s Savvy Minerals makeup line.

Maintaining its position as the authority in essential oil research, Young Living and its D. Gary Young Research Institute also announced a partnership with NASA and the International Space Station (ISS). In the first partnership of its kind, the entities will send essential oils and plant seeds to the International Space Station for study on the effects of solar radiation on the potency of essential oil products. For one month, samples will be housed on the ISS, where they can be exposed to solar radiation and then compared to identical samples left on Earth.

CEO and Co-Founder Mary Young noted that, “In 25 years, Young Living Essential Oils has grown from the dream of my husband and Young Living Founder D. Gary Young to a legacy carried by over 6 million members worldwide. The 2019 International Grand Convention signifies a milestone that we will continue to build upon. Our love for essential oils and the earth from which they come will continue to be the global focus of this company in the next 25 years and beyond as we lead the charge for sustainability and continue to raise the bar for our industry in the areas of science, standards, and ethical sourcing.”

More than 32,000 people attended the 2019 International Grand Convention, arriving from 43 different countries to celebrate the company’s silver anniversary and adding an estimated $23 million to the local economy. Young Living’s next International Grand Convention is scheduled to take place June 17-20, 2020.

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 of 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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(Español) Cycling Sports Group retira del mercado bicicletas de ciclocrós Cannondale CAADX por riesgos de caída y lesión grave; una muerte reportada

July 25, 2019

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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