Nine CDC health hacks for back-to-school success

August 8, 2019

Research shows healthy students are better learners

ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To have a great school year, kids need to stay healthy. Healthy students are better learners. CDC has tips and resources for parents and schools to help children and teens get fit and stay healthy whether they’re just starting kindergarten or heading off to high school.

“As a parent and grandparent, I know that back-to-school time is a busy time. Yet, I encourage parents and students to be mindful of some health essentials to add to your to-do lists,” said CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D. “Getting a flu shot this fall, frequent hand-washing, and staying active all contribute to a healthier and more productive academic year.”

Wash your hands

Germs are everywhere. Touch a surface where germs are lurking, then touch your face, and you can get sick.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Handwashing with soap and water is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of colds, flu, and other diseases to others.

Parents, teachers, and informed students can teach proper handwashing so people don’t pass germs or illnesses to others. At school, it’s important for students to wash their hands before eating; after using the toilet; and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing. Handwashing also helps keep students, their families, and school staff healthy so they don’t miss school or work.

Eat well and be active

Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important for children. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children have obesity, putting them at risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Children with obesity also are more likely to suffer from social isolation, depression, and lower self-esteem.

Most children consume almost half of their calories at school. That makes school a great place to learn and practice healthy eating – a gift that keeps on giving for a lifetime. Check out this fact sheet for what parents and schools can do to encourage a healthy diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables, grains, dairy, lean meats and oils in controlled portions with limited amounts of saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium.

Did you know that being physically active can help reduce anxiety and even help with a child’s focus in school? The time kids spend watching TV, playing video games, and surfing the web is time they could be physically active. Experts recommend children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day—before, during, and after school; running, walking, and playing sports all count!

Limit sugary drinks

While calories in drinks are not exactly hidden (they’re listed right on the Nutrition Facts label), many people don’t realize just how many calories are in the beverages they drink. Here’s the good news: Water is a great, no-calorie, low-cost substitute for sugary drinks. Drinking plenty of water every day is a great habit to establish for a lifetime.

Don’t use E-cigarettes

E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. youth. In 2018 more than 3.6 million young people – including 1 in 5 high-school students and 1 in 20 middle-school students – currently used (in the past 30 days) e-cigarettes.

The nicotine in e-cigarettes can harm the developing adolescent brain – specifically the areas of the brain that are responsible for learning, memory, and attention.

To prevent e-cigarette use by young people, parents and teachers can talk to their children and students about why e-cigarettes are harmful for them and walk the talk by being tobacco-free. School administrators can implement tobacco-free school policies that include e-cigarettes.

CDC has free resources, including fact sheets for parents and teachers and a presentation that teachers and coaches can use to help their students learn about the risks of e-cigarette use.

Stay cool

Schools are opening, but it’s still hot out there. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat heat-related illness. Remember these tips while participating in outdoor activities:

Schedule workouts and practices earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler.
Limit outdoor activity, especially during the middle of the day when the sun is hottest.
Pace activity. Start activities slow and pick up the pace gradually.
Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
Drink more water than usual, and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.
Pair up: you monitor a teammate’s condition, and have someone do the same for you.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

Visit CDC’s website for additional tips, including how to prevent heat-related illness in athletes.

Stay safe

Heads up! Any child can fall, knock his/her head, or get a concussion in any number of school settings ranging from school sports activities to the hallway, the playground, the cafeteria and beyond.

Being able to identify and respond to concussions early can help save a life. Visit CDC Heads Up for information on responding to concussions and supporting students when they return to school after a concussion.

Plan for emergencies

Plan ahead! As children head back to school, it’s important to have a written emergency care plan and to practice that plan as often as needed. The plan should include any medicines your child needs to take or any assistive devices used by your child, such as a motorized wheelchair or assistive communication device. Having conversations now with your child’s teacher about being prepared in an emergency can help reduce your concerns if an emergency does happen.

Connect with kids at school and home

“Adolescent connectedness” refers to children’s sense of belonging, of being cared for and supported by parents, teachers, and other important people. How connected children feel to school and family can have a strong influence on their lives that continues well into adulthood. Teens with higher levels of connectedness, are less likely to experience adverse health outcomes in adulthood, including:

Getting a sexually transmitted disease.
Misusing prescription drugs or engaging in illicit drug use.
Having been the victim of physical violence.

Visit CDC’s website to learn more about what schools, parents, and providers can do to promote adolescent connectedness, prevent suicide, and youth violence to reduce negative health outcomes.

Get vaccinated

From newborns to college students, getting vaccinated can help protect children and teens as they grow into adulthood. Making sure their children get vaccinated is one of the most important things parents can do to protect the health of their child.

Vaccinations also protect a child’s classmates, friends, relatives, and others in the community. On-time vaccination protects kids before they are exposed to highly contagious and life-threatening diseases like measles, whooping cough, and chickenpox.

One of the newest vaccines available can prevent cancer. Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus that is spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact and can lead to certain types of cancer later in life. Making sure your 11- to 12- year-old child gets two doses of the HPV vaccine can prevent these cancers.

CDC has online resources and tools to help parents keep their kids up to date on recommended vaccinations. Additionally, states may require children to get vaccinated against certain diseases before their first day of school. Visit the Immunization Action Coalition’s State Information for more information.

And if your child has missed any vaccinations, a healthcare provider can use the catch-up immunization schedule to get them back on track. Make sure your kids get their vaccinations before the back-to-school rush!

The bottom line: Student health is linked to academic achievement. Visit the Parents for Healthy Schools website for more information about how parents can play a powerful role in supporting their children’s learning and encouraging a healthy lifestyle for years to come.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

CDC works 24/7 protecting America’s health, safety and security. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are curable or preventable, chronic or acute, or from human activity or deliberate attack, CDC responds to America’s most pressing health threats. CDC is headquartered in Atlanta and has experts located throughout the United States and the world.

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(404) 639-3286

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Sagrado Global opens a new academic proposal in Miami / Ft. Lauderdale and joins the list of Puerto Rican businesses expanding in the United States

August 8, 2019

MIAMI, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The prestigious University of the Sagrado Corazón, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, began two years ago a process of academic and institutional transformation that meets the new challenges and academic trends, offering an innovative educational experience in which the classroom is the world.

It was during this time that Puerto Rico, home to more than 3.3 million American citizens, suffered from the terrible onslaught of Hurricane Maria, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of the United States. This tragedy brought new challenges for higher education institutions on the island. The material destruction and the scarcity of resources generated great mobility limitations and difficulties for access to educational facilities, emigration reached at least 8% and many students took the arduous task of attending and supporting in the reconstruction of their homes, limiting their educational time and priorities.

To meet this need, the University of the Sagrado Corazón developed a project adjusted to these variables and created an academic offer based on access to education remotely, but live, with the same quality and benefits offered in a classroom.

This is how Sagrado Global was developed, which is the School of Professional Studies of the University of the Sagrado Corazón, with a virtual platform in real time, called synchronous learning. This initiative was achieved thanks in part to the alliance with the Faculty Resource Network of New York University (NYU) and staff of the University of Cincinnati; and it is based on the latest trends in professional education and the labor market, which clearly reflects the mission and institutional vision of the Sagrado Corazón.

Sagrado Global allows students and professionals to take courses and certificates taught by professors from renowned universities in the United States and Puerto Rico through the video-presence modality through the Zoom platform where students can have a complete and live interaction with the teacher. The majority of courses are taught in Spanish.

With a view to expand beyond the island, Sagrado Global decides to expand to Miami, FL due to the great Hispanic diversity that exists in this city, as well as its links with Puerto Rico and Latin America. Sacred Global joins the list of numerous Puerto Rican businesses that have decided to expand to the United States in recent years.

“As a past government official, exposed to the multiple challenges of the public education system (both elementary and university level) and as a university professor in New York City in the last six (6) years, I have seen how education has evolved at a leaps and bounds in the world, with changes of approach, methodologies, curricula, disciplines and technology that were not even contemplated even 5 years ago. The use of artificial intelligence and interactive teaching methods are already, and will continue to be, a pillar of pedagogical improvement,” said Jorge Silva Puras, Director of Sagrado Global.

The Sagrado Global platform currently has more than 15 synchronous courses covering the disciplines of digital marketing, analytical data, graphic design, technology, health, photography, among others.

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Colin Jones Honored in The Recorder’s Top Verdicts & Settlements 2019 Edition

August 8, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wilshire Law Firm proudly congratulates Partner and Lead Trial Attorney Colin M. Jones, Esq. for his recovery of three verdicts and settlements each in excess of nearly $1,000,000 in 2018. First reported by The Recorder and recognized with other personal injury lawyers in the 2019 edition of Top Verdicts and Settlements in California, Mr. Jones recovered nearly $9,000,000 combined between the 5^th and 19^th largest settlements and the 36^th-largest California verdict of 2018.

A 2019 Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star (a distinction he has received every year since 2015) and President-elect 2020 of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, Mr. Jones’ life-changing work has been widely-praised throughout the legal community for its excellence. A frequent keynote speaker at continuing legal education events, Colin has presented to a number of The National Trial Lawyers organizations on topics spanning voir dire, closing arguments, and everything in between.

Specializing in severe and catastrophic injury cases, Jones and Wilshire Law Firm utilize cutting-edge courtroom technology—including medical animations and accident reconstructions—to help our clients recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to. Over the course of his career, Mr. Jones has recovered more than $90,000,000 on behalf of his clients, results that speak for themselves.

Focusing on “aggressive and in-depth coverage of news, implications, and trends that help lawyers run their firms,” The Recorder is an essential source of news and a well-respected legal community publication. Published each year, The Recorder’s Top Verdicts and Settlements in California recognizes the highest grossing awards in categories such as motor vehicle, employment, wrongful death, and product liability.

Wilshire Law Firm | About the Firm
Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm. To date, our team of over 100 legal professionals has recovered more than $380,000,000 for our client family, providing exceptional service every step of the way.

To find out more about our firm, visit Wilshire Law Firm online: https://www.WilshireLawFirm.com

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Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Brings Community Art Therapy to South Los Angeles Youth

August 8, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Speak Life,” “Share Life,” and “Take Flight,” are some of the positive messages on a new colorful mural painted by South Los Angeles at-risk middle school and high school students and community artist Moses Ball.

The 8-week Blue Shield Promise Community Art Therapy program was held in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles, Challengers Clubhouse and Wellnest (formerly Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic). The project helps local youth deal with everyday trauma they face by using their creativity to help design a mural based on their hopes and aspirations.

Each week, social workers and behavioral health specialists from Blue Shield Promise and Wellnest joined accomplished artist Ball who encouraged youth aged 11 to 17 to lend their creativity as they participated in the program. Art was used as a tool to help the program participants share their feelings and talk about difficult issues in a safe, nurturing space. As part of the program, a “Promise” theme mural was painted on the 20-foot by 60-foot wall outside the playground of the Boys and Girls Challengers Clubhouse.

The design is a brightly colored blue wall representing the faces of the children and showcasing their dreams about future occupations. For example, a young girl inspired by aviator Bessie Coleman is dressed like a pilot with an image of a plane taking flight behind her. Another shows a young girl rapper inspired by Nipsey Hussle’s music as well as his community work.

“The vision that inspired the mural is to repair the hurt from the challenges the youth face and in turn foster the dreams that still live inside them,” Ball said.

“It gives me great satisfaction to mentor youth both artistically and in life,” said Ball. “I hope to inspire the next generation to become Los Angeles muralists and beautify the community. With the support of Blue Shield Promise that provided resources and staff, I was able to focus on the artistic instruction and guidance of kids who played a key role in creating the mural.”

“It’s exciting to think that every time I come to the center, the mural gives me a sense of pride knowing that I helped paint it,” said Brailyn (12 years old), Boys & Girls Clubs Challenger Clubhouse member.

The mural is part of the Community Art Therapy Program, which includes guidance from trained behavioral health professionals. The goal is to help at-risk youth express their emotions in an invisible form, and assist them in building relationships with others. This program enables kids who are undergoing physical, emotional or mental crisis to increase their ability to explore, discover and interpret reality in a safe space.

“Blue Shield Promise is committed to investing in the communities where our members live to ensure they have every opportunity to have healthy and vibrant lives,” said Dr. Greg Buchert, President and CEO of Blue Shield Promise. “We are thrilled to have the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles and Wellnest joining our effort to create community programming like the youth art therapy that focuses on addressing the health needs of youth using art and engagement.”

“This was a great program for our youth because it provided them with an opportunity that they will be able to experience for years to come with the creating of this colorful new mural at the Challengers Club,” said Calvin Lyons, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles. “We’re delighted to work with Blue Shield Promise and Wellnest who understand the needs of healthy communities and offer their time and resources to boost children’s self-esteem and confidence through art therapy.”

Commenting on the power of art, Charlene Dimas-Peinado, President and CEO of Wellnest added, “We know that art can be used to engage, educate, express powerful emotions, and develop creative thinking and problem solving that can contribute to their future success. We are honored to be a partner on this program to give these young people those tools.”

About Blue Shield of California and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California is a nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association with 6,800 employees, more than $20 billion in annual revenue and 4.3 million members. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in San Francisco, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health care service plans in California.

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage HMO, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. It is led by healthcare professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for its nearly 500,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit blueshieldca.com/promise.

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About Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles
The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles (BGCMLA) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Committed to sustainable impact, BGCMLA consist of five sites and is the result of a partnership unifying Los Angeles’ Boys and Girls Clubs in the region’s most vulnerable neighborhoods since 1960 including Challengers, Watts/Willowbrook, Bell Gardens, Jordan Downs and Nickerson Gardens. BGCMLA offers nationally-recognized programs in three core areas to ensure the achievement and empowerment of youth and their families: Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles.
For more information, please visit our website at www.bgcmla.org.

About Wellnest (formerly Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic)
Wellnest (formerly Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic) is a nationally acclaimed provider of holistic, research-informed, innovative mental health services for children and young adults in Los Angeles. It has assisted high-need families in historically underserved communities for 94 years through its mission to provide a holistic approach to emotional well-being, offering hope, healing and opportunity to the children, young adults, families, and communities we serve. Wellnest’s commitment remains steadfast as we enter our second century of service.

With an operating budget of $23 million, its highly-trained staff provides clients with a comprehensive array of services, including nationally recognized, trauma-informed, evidence-based practices. Wellnest’s programs are provided at four community-based centers, 34 school-based sites (7 charter), four onsite offices, co-location at a Federally Qualified Health Center, and directly to clients through field-based programming. Wellnest supports over 4,000 children, youth, and families annually as they reach their goals in school, build healthy relationships, and enjoy newfound emotional well-being.

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	Blue Shield of California
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FUD® & TAPATIO® Collaborate on New Products

August 8, 2019

FUD® y TAPATIO® colaboran en la creación de una nueva salchicha ahumada (PRNewsfoto/Sigma)

PHOENIX, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FUD (pronounced “food”), a Sigma brand, is pleased to announce an exciting new smoked sausage featuring the spicy flavor of Tapatío^® Hot Sauce.

The collaboration brings together two brands that truly understand Hispanic consumers and flavors.

FUD (which stands for Fine, Unique, and Delicious) meats and cheeses have been around for more than 60 years and have a dominant presence in the US Hispanic market.

Tapatío has made its hot sauce a staple on the tables of homes and restaurants alike for more than 40 years in the US.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Tapatío. We know consumers crave to personalize their food and, even more, to experiment with spice. Our collaboration will expand into products that will delight consumers with new flavor alternatives that will create more tasty moments to enjoy FUD and Tapatío together, surprising with pairings that many families have been doing at home,” said J.J. Tellez, Marketing Director for Sigma.

“We are pleased that the FUD brand has partnered with us in the meat category, they understand the market and are passionate about authentic flavors. Our loyal consumers will enjoy true Tapatío hot sauce in the convenience of products for everyday use,” said Luis Saavedra, Vice President, Tapatío.

The sausage comes in a 14 oz package with 6 links. To find a store that sells the product near you, go to https://fudusa.com/en/map/

About Sigma:

Sigma is a global food company dedicated to bringing local favorite foods to communities everywhere. With presence in 18 countries worldwide, Sigma offers quality food at a range of price points and across diverse categories. In the US, we market over 350 meat and dairy products under these brands: Bar-S, FUD, La Chona, Longmont, Playero, Del Prado, Menu del Sol, and Norteñita.

About Tapatío:

Tapatío Foods, LLC started in 1971 from humble beginnings. Over 40 years later Tapatío is still a family run business and has grown to become a staple not only in Hispanic households but in most American households today. It’s the #1 hot sauce in the West, and the #4 hot sauce in the country. Tapatío is a sauce that can be used with everything!

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Oaxaca Hosts Historic “Vive Mezcal 2019” International Forum

August 8, 2019

"Vive Mezcal 2019" A Perfect Pairing of Culture and Commerce at International Forum In Oaxaca in September.

OAXACA, Mexico, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The International Forum “Vive Mezcal 2019”, the most important and ambitious project to boost the production, distribution and sale of this spirit in the world, will take place from September 12 to 14, 2019, at the Cultural and of Convention Center of Oaxaca located in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico.

The three-day forum in the capital of the state of Oaxaca will bring together more than 12 thousand people between producers, entrepreneurs, investors, distributors and other attendees who will be able to experience the expo, museography, Master Mezcal Hall, Business Hub, workshops, cultural forum, Invest in Mezcal business meetings, more than 30 artistic and cultural activities, 12 Master Conferences, participation of more than 40 exhibitors and 150 producers of Mezcal, among other activities.

The Vive Mezcal organizing committee is headed by the Secretary of the Economy of the Government of Oaxaca, Lic. Juan Pablo Guzmán Cobián, who has promised that the forum will demonstrate the perfect pairing of culture and commerce and that it “will also take the drink to a new level to become a part of a select group of world-class spirits.”

The most ambitious resolutions are expected to emerge from this momentous event and take the production of the legendary drink known as “the elixir of the gods” to new heights.

Mezcal, of which 92 percent of its total production is generated in Oaxaca, in addition to gaining widespread popularity, has positioned itself as an attractive world-class beverage and has boosted export growth to 64 countries that now consume the artisanal spirit, often called liquid gold.

Mezcal, which means “cooked maguey” in Nahuatl, a Mexican beverage with centuries of cultural and social evolution, has positioned itself in a brilliant way showing exponential growth over the last six years with the number of exported brands increasing 195 percent and reaching countries including the USA, Spain, Germany, France and England among others.

With more than 300 brands and 150 mezcal producers participating, “Vive Mezcal” will be the first International Forum for innovation, business, culture and tradition, surrounding this beverage.

Registration for those interested in attending is free at: ViveMezcal2019.com

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2020 Acura NSX Debuts Heritage Color – Indy Yellow Pearl at Monterey Car Week

August 8, 2019

2020 Acura NSX Debuts Indy Yellow Pearl Heritage Color at Monterey Car Week

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Acura NSX will debut a striking new Indy Yellow Pearl paint scheme during Monterey Car Week. The 2020 Acura NSX will first be displayed at Concours on the Avenue in Downtown Carmel alongside an NSX GT3 Evo race car, featuring a custom designed livery with yellow and blue accents over the exposed carbon fiber body. The 2020 NSX is now available for ordering, with first customer deliveries to begin in November. The 2020 NSX carries a starting Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $157,500, not including delivery charges. For more information on ordering, visit Acura.com/NSX.

Indy Yellow Pearl pays homage to Spa Yellow, one of two yellow paints offered on the first generation NSX, and will join Berlina Black as an available heritage color for the 2020 model year. Spa Yellow, known as “Indy Yellow” in some markets, was applied to around 20-percent of NSXs produced between 1997 and 2003. For the final two years of NSX production (2004-2005), Spa Yellow was replaced by Rio Yellow.

Each NSX is handcrafted at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio¹ and continues the NSX tradition of offering an incredible performance value in the supercar market. The 2020 NSX is powered by an innovative Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® power unit consisting of a bespoke twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, 9-speed dual clutch transmission (9DCT), and three electric motors supplementing the engine with instantaneous electric torque. The second-generation NSX features an advanced, multi-material body and aluminum-intensive space frame, enabling ultra-high rigidity, compact packaging and outstanding collision safety performance.

NSX Insider Experience
All new NSX owners have the opportunity to join the NSX Insider Experience, a personalized program that enables NSX owners to participate in the making of their bespoke supercar. The program offers a curated, one-on-one tour of key facilities across Ohio where the NSX is built, including the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) and the NSX engine assembly room at the Anna Engine Plant. Guests also have the opportunity to track an NSX, guided by a professional driver on one of the primary proving grounds where it was developed and tuned – the Transportation Research Center (TRC).

The NSX Insider Experience is offered in six distinct packages with one and two-day tour options, which can be customized to include a tour of the Anna Engine Plant in addition to the tour of the PMC. Additional options include a two or four-hour performance driving experience as well as a tour of the Honda Heritage Center. Experience Packages start at $2,700. More information on the NSX Insider Experience is available at NSXInsiderExperience.com.

NSX GT3 Motorsports Success
Using the same Ohio-made multi-material space frame and 3.5-liter twin turbocharged engine design as the road-going NSX, the NSX GT3 and GT3 Evo have tackled some of the world’s most iconic GT races, including the 24 Hours of Daytona and Spa; the 12 Hours of Sebring; Petit Le Mans; and the FIA GT World Cup in Macau.

In the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, the NSX GT3 Evos driven by Meyer Shank Racing have posted five wins and 11 podium finishes since its 2017 debut, and in the 2019 season, Meyer Shank Racing leads both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships.

In the SRO GT World Challenge America series, the NSX GT3 has earned multiple wins as well, including six pro-am wins by three different teams this year in the new NSX GT3 Evo.

Around the world, the NSX GT3 driven by Autobacs Racing Team (ARTA) leads the GT300 class in the Japanese Super GT series with two podium finishes, and the NSX GT3 has also competed in Blancpain GT Series Asia, China GT Championship, select events in the Intercontinental GT Challenge, the Blancpain GT Sports Club and GT Series in Europe, and the ADAC GT Masters in Germany.

The race-winning, carbon fiber NSX GT3 Evo is offered for sale globally at a starting price of €465,000² (Approx. $525,000). Since becoming available for customer purchase in July 2017, and updated last year as the NSX GT3 Evo, there are currently 17 NSX GT3s in the hands of professional and amateur race teams globally, with the NSX GT3 Evo certified to compete in more than a dozen FIA-sanctioned racing series around the world. More information on the NSX GT3 Evo can be found at AcuraClientRacing.net.

Pricing and Features

			MSRPⁱⁱ
2020 Acura NSX			$157,500
Destination and Handling			$1,995
Exterior	Paint	Standard Colors (130R White, Curva Red, Berlina Black)	Std.
		Premium Colors (NEW: Indy Yellow Pearl, Thermal Orange Metallic, Source Silver, Casino White Pearl)	$1,000
		Andaro Colors (Valencia Red Pearl, Nouvelle Blue Pearl)	$6,000
	Wheels	Signature Y-Spoke Exclusive Interwoven	Std.
			$1,500
	Tires	Continental SportContact™ 6 Pirelli Trofeo R	Std.
			$1,500
	Brakes	Iron Rotors w/ Black Calipers Iron Rotors w/ Red Calipers Carbon Ceramic w/ Black Calipers Carbon Ceramic w/ Silver, Red, or Orange Calipers	Std.
			$700
			$9,900
			$10,600
	Gloss black exterior trim		Std.
	Black Aluminum Roof		Std.
	Gloss Carbon Fiber Roof		$6,000
	Gloss Carbon Fiber Decklid Spoiler		$3,000
	Gloss Carbon Fiber Exterior Sport Package		$12,600
Interior	Seating	Semi-Aniline Leather w/ Alcantara, 4-way power sport seats	Std.
		Milano Leather w/ Alcantara™, Manually adjustable sport seats	No Cost Option
		Semi-Aniline Full Leather, 4-way power sport seats	$1,000
	ELS Studio^® Audio + Tech Package · ELS Studio^® Premium Audio System · Acura Satellite Navigation · Proximity Sensors		Std.
	Aluminum Sport Pedals		Std.
	Carbon Fiber Interior Sport Package		$3,800

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 Using domestic and globally sourced parts.
² Final USD currency conversion pricing established at contract signing; Ex Works JAS Ex Works JAS Motorsport Arluno MI, Italy

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August 8, 2019

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National and MBIA Insurance File Lawsuit Against Wall Street Banks for Misconduct as Underwriters in Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Crisis

August 8, 2019

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation and MBIA Insurance Corporation (collectively, “National” or “Plaintiffs”) filed suit in the Court of First Instance, Superior Court of San Juan, Puerto Rico, against eight major Wall Street banks to hold them accountable for inequitable conduct in Puerto Rico’s municipal bond market that contributed to Puerto Rico’s economic collapse.

Plaintiffs are bond insurers that have been presented with, and fully honored, over a billion dollars in claims after the municipal debt underwritten by the banks became unsustainable on their terms for the Commonwealth and its agencies and they defaulted on their obligations. The lawsuit names as defendants UBS Financial Services, Inc.; UBS Securities LLC; Citigroup Global Markets Inc.; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.; RBC Capital Markets LLC; and Santander Securities LLC.

Each bank underwrote one or more bonds issued by each of the Commonwealth, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority, and the Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation. The Complaint alleges that, for over a decade, these banks urged Puerto Rico and its agencies to issue massive amounts of this debt, allowing the banks to profit from underwriting and selling the bonds, as well as from related interest rate swap, refinancing and other transactions. In their capacity as underwriters, the banks had a fundamental ‘gatekeeper’ responsibility that assured the markets that these municipal bonds could be repaid. But, as shown by a Special Investigation Report prepared for Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board, the banks did not conduct appropriate due diligence, resulting in key disclosures being materially false or misleading. These diligence failures concealed essential facts that would have demonstrated that the debt was not sustainable and could not be repaid in accordance with its terms.

This debt burden ultimately forced the Commonwealth from the municipal markets, leaving it and its public institutions—like power utilities, hospitals, schools, and essential infrastructure on which millions of Puerto Ricans rely—in financial distress. Bond insurers like National have paid billions of dollars in claims payments to date, while uninsured municipal bond investors, including many Puerto Ricans, have suffered huge losses.

“We are honored to represent National in this litigation,” said Philippe Selendy, founding partner of Selendy & Gay, counsel for National and former lead counsel for the Federal Housing Finance Agency in its RMBS litigations. “As alleged in the Complaint: ‘El legado de la conducta injusta de los bancos afectará a Puerto Rico por generacione. Éstos no solo desatendieron su obligación de actuar como celosos guardianes, sino que se aprovecharon de las circunstancias imperantes en Puerto Rico, llevando a Puerto Rico directamente a su crisis actual. Mientras los bancos se enriquecían, le infligían graves daños al Gobierno de Puerto Rico y a sus ciudadanos, al igual que a National. Deben por tanto responder por esta conducta ilícita.'”^[i][English translations have been made available in the endnotes].

The Complaint is based upon two equitable doctrines of Puerto Rican law—doctrina de actos propios and declaración unilateral de la voluntad.

According to Federico Hernández Denton, former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico and counsel for National, “The Complaint alleges: ‘[L]os Demandados, por medio de sus actos, le garantizaron a los demandantes que habían realizado investigaciones completas y razonables de los términos de los bonos que los demandantes aseguraron, y éstos de buena fe confiaron en dichas representaciones, al emitir sus seguros. Pero los Demandados frustraron las expectativas legítimas y de buena fe de los demandantes, al no llevar a cabo esas investigaciones y en torno a la veracidad y de las representaciones que hicieron en las solicitudes de seguro….Estas circunstancias extraordinarias ameritan que se aplique la doctrina de actos propios y/o de declaración unilateral de la voluntad.'”^[ii]

In the face of the bonds’ defaults, National has paid every cent of every claim on its policies—over a billion dollars—to cover the losses of insured investors.

“Just like the Commonwealth, and the people of Puerto Rico, National was misled by the underwriters of the Commonwealth’s bonds,” said Bill Fallon, CEO of MBIA Inc., the parent company of the Plaintiffs.

“This time of turmoil should be the occasion for rebuilding. National insured its first Puerto Rico government bond more than 30 years ago and to date has insured more than $15.7 billion of debt for Puerto Rico issuers,” Fallon added. “Our insurance has helped Puerto Rico raise the money to build schools and hospitals and other vital public services. We’re proud of that. The future of Puerto Rico and the integrity and transparency of the capital markets demand that the underwriters be held accountable.”

Philippe Selendy, awarded “Litigator of the Year, Grand Prize” by The American Lawyer, has recovered over $35 billion for his public and private clients. Lauded by the Financial Times as “The Man Who Took on Wall Street,” AmLaw reported that the Federal Housing Finance Agency “hit the jackpot” when it hired Mr. Selendy to lead its “litigation assault on Wall Street” that recovered billions for taxpayers in the aftermath of the Great Recession.

Retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, Federico Hernández Denton has over 50 years of expertise in law practice and litigation. He was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (2004-2014), when he retired from the Court after presiding the Judicial Branch of Puerto Rico. Upon his retirement, he was appointed by the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico as a Constitutional Lawyer of the Monitor of the Puerto Rico Police Commission.

MBIA Inc., headquartered in Purchase, New York is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide financial guarantee insurance for the public and structured finance markets.

National Public Finance Guarantee is a wholly owned subsidiary of MBIA Inc. and independently capitalized with $3.8 billion in claims-paying resources as of June 30, 2019.

The Complaint is available here.


^[i] “‘The legacy of the banks’ unjust conduct will affect Puerto Rico for generations. The banks not only disregarded their gatekeeping role but exploited it, leading Puerto Rico straight into its current crisis. While the banks enriched themselves, they caused great damage to the Commonwealth, its people, and National. They should now bear the costs of their inequitable conduct.'”

^[ii] “‘Defendants through their acts assured National that they were conducting reasonable investigations regarding the terms of the bonds that National insured, and National relied on those acts in issuing its insurance. But Defendants frustrated National’s legitimate, good faith expectations by choosing not to conduct those investigations and utterly failing to ensure that they had confirmed the truthfulness and completeness of the integral materials in the insurance applications….These extraordinary circumstances warrant application of doctrina de actos propios and/or the unilateral declaration of will.'”

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Honda Increases Stake in Esports with Riot Games League of Legends Championship Series Partnership

August 8, 2019

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda has announced a significant new partnership with Riot Games League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). As the exclusive automotive sponsor of LCS, the preeminent esports league in North America, Honda grows their presence in esports by building on the brand’s existing partnership with gaming powerhouse and three-time LCS champion Team Liquid, and streaming platform Twitch, which began in January 2019. With their latest move, Honda becomes the first automaker in North America to sponsor both a preeminent esports league (LCS) and team competing in it (Team Liquid).

The new partnership with LCS will launch in conjunction with the Summer Split Playoffs, which begin in Los Angeles on Saturday, Aug. 10, and the Finals, which will take place in Detroit, Michigan on Aug. 24-25. Outside of playoff and finals coverage, Honda and Riot’s partnership elements include sponsorship of the League MVP, the LCS Scouting Grounds (the premiere tournament for up and coming League of Legends players), access to scarce advertising inventory live on LCS game days, and custom content highlighting the imagination and determination of the League’s top athletes.

Riot Games has been a dominant figure in North American and global esports since its release of the worldwide game League of Legends in 2009. Over the last four years, League of Legends has ranked as the #1 esport in terms of viewership in North America, with 1.1M average daily unique viewers and 26M total hours watched during the LCS 2018 full season. Honda is no stranger to professional League of Legends, following their sponsorship of Team Liquid, the defending champions and current #1-ranked team in the LCS, at the beginning of this year. Since then, Team Liquid has celebrated two successful splits and won the Spring Split Finals in addition to major achievements in other esports.

In addition, Honda will feature top talent from Team Liquid in creative marketing throughout the LCS broadcasts via the new partnership. Four new 15-second videos inspire viewers to “find their drive” and stay determined by showcasing a member of Team Liquid battling their inner monologue by choosing to drive forward toward success. The four videos feature Doublelift, Hungrybox, Vivid, and CEO Steve Arhancet in custom-wrapped 2019 Honda Civics. Capitalizing on where younger audiences are spending much of their time, the videos will run on Twitch, YouTube, Reddit, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and within Honda’s League of Legends LCS sponsorship. Honda will help produce similar creative featuring LCS top-tier talent as the collaboration progresses.

“Through this partnership with the LCS, Honda will continue to forge a strong connection with the next-generation of car buyers who happen to be fans of the incredible athletes of Team Liquid and the League of Legends Championship Series in North America,” said Phil Hruska, Manager of Media Strategy at American Honda. “We understand the passion of esports fans and how strongly they support the gaming community, and Honda is fully vested in creating one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experiences for gamers as we launch the next phase of Honda’s endeavor in esports and gaming.”

“Honda is one of the most storied and trusted car manufacturers in the world, and we are proud to announce an exclusive partnership between the League of Legends Championship Series and an automotive brand of this caliber,” said Matthew Archambault, Head of Esports Partnerships and Business Development for North America at Riot Games. “Honda’s commitment to esports is clear from their history in the space, including their sponsorship of Team Liquid, and we’re excited to show LCS fans the new initiatives and content that we’ll be collaborating on, starting with the Summer Split Playoffs this weekend in our LA studio.”

Honda, Gaming and Engaging Younger Audiences
Honda entered the esports and video gaming space in 2014, and since then, Honda has partnered with some of the most storied gaming franchises across various platforms. These partnerships include in-game integrations in Forza, R vs. R with Xbox, and a presenting sponsorship of EA’s first NHL World Championship. Most recently, Honda has built a successful partnership with Team Liquid, one of the most recognizable esports teams in the world and has invested deeply in streaming platform Twitch to build the Honda Head 2 Head program. With 15+ million average daily visitors on Twitch, Honda recognizes that younger audiences are moving to platforms like Twitch for live viewership.

Honda is the official automotive sponsor of Team Liquid and official vehicle of the team, and now the official automotive partner of the League of Legends Championship Series in North America. The Honda Civic is the number one most purchased vehicle with millennial and Gen Z buyers. And the number one sold vehicle to first-time new vehicle buyers, followed by Accord #2 (across the industry). Civic has been the top-selling vehicle to millennials since 2011.

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
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com.
To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2019 Honda models is available at hondanews.com.

About LCS
The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) is the professional League of Legends esports league in North America. League of Legends is the most watched esport in the world with 13 international leagues worldwide. LCS is overseen and operated by Riot Games under the leadership of Chris “Chopper” Hopper, Head of Esports for North America and Chris Greeley, LCS Commissioner. To learn more about the LCS, visit lolesports.com

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