Broxel Enters The US Market By Launching A Product In Partnership With Vicente Fernández, One Of The Greatest Hispanic Icons

March 7, 2019

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Broxel, a 100% Mexican company and Principal Member Licensee of Mastercard, Visa and Carnet in México, and which develops and markets payment systems based on financial technology, will expand its operations to the United States, the biggest and most important global market. Its entry into this market is a strategic pivot to trigger future growth into other countries.

As an initial step in its market entry, Broxel launched its ﬁrst product, The Vicente Fernández Broxel USA Prepaid Card at the The Latino Coalition Legislative Summit 2019, in Washington DC where Vicente Fernández himself introduced the Vicente Fernández Broxel USA Prepaid Card.

“For Broxel, it is important to reach Hispanics in the United States with solutions to their day-to-day needs, and this the ﬁrst of several products that we will offer in the market. It is a privilege for all of us at Broxel to launch this product with the image of Vicente Fernández, who has taken the name of México to unprecedented heights throughout the world,” said Gustavo Gutiérrez Galindo, CEO of Broxel.

Broxel’s entry into the United States will be focused on catering to the Hispanic market. This will be done through a transactional product which will provide this segment of the population with a safe and efficient way to handle money.

The product will consist of the Broxel App, in addition to the Broxel USA prepaid card. The combination of these elements will help the more than 55 million members of the Hispanic population in the United States to receive, use and send money.

The Broxel USA card, will enable the user to:

Receive and use money in the United States in an easy, fast and safe way.
Access ATM’s for cash withdrawal.
Pay for goods and services on merchants and on-line.
Send domestic and international money remittances

Broxel is the most efﬁcient payment system with the most advanced technology in the market today. With this launch, Broxel shows that borders between countries will not stop the innovation being undertaken in Mexico. This card will be available in the month of May.

Broxel, with 8 years of experience in the payments industry, has issued more than 6 million cards and processed millions of transactions reaching into both the corporate as well as the end consumer markets. Its solutions have been deployed in many different corporate and government payment programs to make different administrative and operational processes more efficient. The company’s current operations also include financial inclusion platforms for end consumers. Broxel’s multi-channel platform provides users with access through a wide range of interaction points such as App, Web, RCS in partnership with Google, SMS, Social Networks, among others.

Learn more at www.broxel.com or on our social networks:

Facebook: @BroxelApp
Twitter: @BroxelApp
Instagram: @Broxelapp

About Broxel

We develop solutions in payment system, based on ﬁnancial technology, with the objective of creating efficient, agile, and disruptive ﬁnancial ecosystems available anywhere in the world at all times.

To download the press release and obtain additional information visit: www.broxel.com/vicentefernandez

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March 7, 2019

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2019 Honda HR-V Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Rating

March 7, 2019

TORRANCE, Calif., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The 2019 Honda HR-V has earned a TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights, including the highest possible rating of “Good” in all six crashworthiness tests and a “Superior” rating for its available Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), part of the Honda Sensing^® suite of driver assistive and safety technologies.

Refreshed for the 2019 model year, the 2019 HR-V received numerous updates to its structure to improve frontal crash performance, as demonstrated in the IIHS’ small and moderate front overlap tests. In addition, Honda Sensing is now standard on EX and above trims, which, in addition to CMBS, includes Forward Collision Warning; Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW); Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS); and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). On the new-for-2019 HR-V Touring trim, multi-element LED headlights earned an Acceptable rating in the IIHS evaluation.

The 2019 HR-V is the sixth Honda model to receive a top safety rating from the IIHS. The 2019 Honda Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey all received TSP, while Insight earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+, the institute’s highest rating. Separately, every Honda model that has been fully evaluated in NHTSA’s 2019 model year NCAP testing, including the 2019 HR-V, has received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score¹.

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 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.

About Honda Safety Leadership
Honda has a long history of leadership in the development and application of advanced technologies designed to enhance the safety of all road users, including automobile occupants, motorcycle riders and pedestrians. The company operates two of the world’s most sophisticated crash test facilities, in Ohio and Japan, and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of crashworthiness, airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety.

¹ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Not tested are Clarity series, Civic Type R.

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Princess Cruises Announces “Sabor Latino” Theme on Select 7-Day Caribbean Cruises

March 7, 2019

SANTA CLARITA, California, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Princess Cruises today announced an exciting series of Latin-themed cruise itineraries on 7-day Caribbean cruises on two Caribbean Princess sailings in July 2019. The “Sabor Latino” themed cruises promise to deliver the Caribbean cruise experience, tailored to the preferences of the Latin American guest, with late night DJ dance parties, an onboard Spanish-speaking host, shore excursions guided in Spanish, and Latin-inspired cocktails.

Princess Cruises Announces “Sabor Latino” Theme on Select 7-Day Caribbean Cruises (PRNewsfoto/Princess Cruises)

On the first “Sabor Latino” voyage, Caribbean Princess will sail roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale on July 13, 2019 for an Eastern Caribbean cruise itinerary featuring breathtaking beaches and old world charm, visiting Princess Cays — Princess Cruises’ private island experience in the Bahamas – plus calls in St. Thomas, and St. Maarten.

Then on July 20, 2019, Caribbean Princess will sail roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale on a Western Caribbean cruise itinerary featuring ancient Mayan ruins, eco-adventures, and gorgeous beaches while calling in Grand Cayman, Roatán, Belize City, and Cozumel.

Latin-inspired culinary menu items from Argentine chef Gustavo Schneider paired with special guest speaker Bill Esparza round out the “Sabor Latino” menu.

Exclusively on the July 20^th voyage, Esparza – a James Beard award-winner, author, and food TV personality – will speak on how Latin American culinary trends have permeated throughout Los Angeles and culinary anecdotes from his time as a professional saxophone player on the road in Latin America.

Select Spanish-language films, Latin American television channels, plus Spanish-language magic entertainment from special guest Pablo Pol, Spanish-language stand-up comedy from Mariano Potel, and performances from singer-songwriter Yaire all together provide an impressive entertainment lineup.

To celebrate the spirit of “Sabor Latino,” for a limited time only, Princess Cruises is offering fares up to 50% off for the first and second guests, plus 3^rd and 4^th guest fares from only US$299 per guest.

Over the last few years, Caribbean Princess has been at the forefront of major fleet revitalizations, with many family-oriented features and amenities including breakthrough technology, family accommodations, new dining experiences and entertainment offerings.

Most recently, it was announced that Caribbean Princess will emerge from a June 2019 drydock debuting The Reef Family Splash Zone.

Located on Deck 17, aft, The Reef will feature an interactive and inviting water playground, splash pool, oversized backyard games, a variety of new outdoor seating and lounging options, and a refurbished pool, Jacuzzi, and bar.

Caribbean Princess was also the first Princess Cruises ship to debut Princess MedallionClass vacations, offering guests a portfolio of English-language experiences specifically designed to enhance their cruise vacation.

Considered a breakthrough in the vacation industry, the quarter-sized 1.8-ounce OceanMedallion wearable device features leading-edge technology that delivers personalized service through enhanced guest-crew interactions, eliminates friction points and enables interactive entertainment.

“As the world’s largest premium cruise line, we’re excited to pair our international cruise experience with the ‘Sabor Latino’ flavors,” said Ryan Barton, director of International Marketing, Princess Cruises. “The theme strongly resonates with our Latin American guests and we expect the late-night activities, authentic entertainment, regional cuisine, and other home-away-from-home comforts to pave the way for expanding Latin American support.”

General information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor or by visiting the company’s website at http://www.princess.com/.

About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to more than 360 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts has created more than 150 award-winning itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises has been continuously recognized as “Best Cruise Line for Itineraries.”

Princess Cruises continues its multi-year, “Come Back New Promise” – a $450 million-dollar product innovation and cruise ship renovation campaign that will continue to enhance the line’s onboard guest experience. These enhancements result in more moments of awe, lifetime memories and meaningful stories for guests to share from their cruise vacation. The product innovations include partnerships with award-winning Chef Curtis Stone; engaging entertainment inspired shows with Broadway-legend Stephen Schwartz; immersive activities for the whole family from Discovery and Animal Planet that include exclusive shore excursions to onboard activities; the ultimate sleep at sea with the award-winning Princess Luxury Bed and much more.

Three new Royal-class ships are currently on order with the next new ship, Sky Princess, under construction scheduled for delivery in October 2019 and Enchanted Princess in 2020. Princess recently announced that two new (LNG) ships which will be the largest ships in the Princess fleet, accommodating approximately 4,300 guests with expected delivery in 2023 and 2025. Princess now has five ships arriving over the next six years between 2019 & 2025. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

Newsroom:
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Honda Leads in Fuel Efficiency in Latest U.S. EPA Trends Report

March 6, 2019

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda ranks as the most fuel-efficient automaker in America in a new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released today. Honda has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO₂ emissions of any major automaker for the 2017 model year (MY2017), the latest year for which full data is available, according to the report.

The 2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report ranked Honda first with a U.S. fleet average fuel economy of 29.4 miles per gallon (mpg), a five-year improvement of 3.1 mpg, and 4.5 mpg above the industry average for MY2017. Similarly, Honda’s fleet-average CO₂ emissions reached an industry low of 302 grams/mile, an improvement of 36 grams/mile from 2012 results and 55 grams/mile better than (below) the industry average for the 2017 model year.

“Honda is proud to play a leading role in the move toward a more efficient, low-emissions mobility future and it’s encouraging to see the industry as a whole making significant gains, despite low fuel prices and the market trend toward trucks and SUVs,” said Robert Bienenfeld, assistant vice president of Energy and Environmental Policy for America Honda Motor Co., Inc. “There’s a lot of work still to be done, but with record sales and production of Honda electrified vehicles and more planned, we are committed to continue improving our fuel economy performance.”

In 2018, Honda set new all-time records for sales and production of electrified vehicles in America¹, spurred by the introduction of the 2019 Insight hybrid sedan at the Greensburg, Indiana plant, and the start of production of the redesigned 2019 Accord Hybrid in Marysville, Ohio. The company added production of its two-motor hybrid power unit in Russells Point, Ohio, and assembly of the hybrid battery packs for both the Insight and Accord Hybrid at its Marysville, Ohio plant.

The Honda Clarity series of vehicles, which launched in 2017 and now features battery electric, fuel cell and plug-In hybrid variants, has also contributed to the company’s increased alternative fuel vehicle footprint and reduced CO₂ emissions. The 50-state Clarity Plug-In Hybrid topped all other plug-in hybrid models in total U.S. sales in December, January and February.

Globally, Honda intends for two-thirds of its automobile sales to be electrified vehicles by 2030 and is making substantial investments for the production of electrified vehicles in America, including the current Insight and Accord Hybrid, along with the Acura MDX Sport Hybrid and Acura NSX hybrid supercar.

Honda’s Commitment to the Environment
Based on its vision of “Blue Skies for our Children,” Honda is working to advance technologies that address society’s environmental and energy concerns. The company intends for electrified vehicles to comprise two-thirds of its global automobile sales by 2030. In North America, the Honda Electrification Initiative will see Honda’s electrified powertrain technologies applied to an expanding portfolio of cars and light trucks in the years ahead. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup today includes the Clarity series of vehicles, featuring fuel cell, battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, along with the new Accord Hybrid and Honda Insight.

Honda is working to reduce the environmental impact of its products throughout their life cycle, including reducing waste, emissions and further improving the energy efficiency of producing, distributing and selling Honda and Acura products in North America. This includes a 93 percent reduction in waste sent to landfills from Honda plants in North America.

Through its “green purchasing” and “green dealer” initiatives, the company also is working to promote more environmentally responsible business practices with its more than 650 original equipment suppliers and 1,300 retail dealer partners.

¹ Using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Avon Celebrates International Women’s Day Launching Official Partnership With The National Domestic Violence Hotline

March 6, 2019

NEW YORK, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avon is the company that created a movement for women 134 years ago – giving women the opportunity to earn an independent income 34 years before they had the right to vote. In keeping with the company’s mission-driven focus, and in celebration of International Women’s Day, Avon is proud to announce their official partnership with The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) as both come together to applaud women’s power to make a positive and beautiful impact on the world. The Hotline is the only national service organization that provides round-the-clock compassionate support, lifesaving resources, safety planning and information to anyone affected by relationship abuse.

To support their partnership with The Hotline, Avon is debuting the Purple Peace Charms of Strength Necklace. The necklace is inspired by the stories of victims and survivors of domestic abuse with charms symbolizing hope, happiness, balance, peace and clarity of mind. The necklace packaging includes helpful tips on how to support a friend who is experiencing abuse. Avon is contributing 15% of the sales of all Avon Purple Peace products, up to $200,000 per year, to The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

“At Avon, beauty is more than skin deep,” said Laurie Ann Goldman, Chief Executive Officer, New Avon LLC. “Our mission is to celebrate women’s power to make a positive and beautiful impact on the world. This International Women’s Day, we’re using our voice for a cause that supports healthy, positive lifestyles. The Avon Nation is all about celebrating each other and our achievements in business and in life, inviting others to join us, and committing to be a force for good.”

“We are so thrilled to have the support of Avon and their community to spread the message of the importance of healthy relationships,” said Katie-Ray Jones, Chief Executive Officer, The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Avon previously partnered with the Avon Foundation for Women, The National Domestic Violence Hotline and financial expert Suze Orman to produce a video series featuring empowering stories of women overcoming domestic violence – including one of the least discussed forms of abuse, financial abuse. Women Breaking Free: Stories of Strength from Survivors of Domestic Violence available on debuted on TheHotline.org October of 2018 during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The seven-part series was designed to raise awareness of the signs of financial abuse for both victims, as well as friends and family members of victims, and to provide tips to overcome it.

The videos are hosted by Suze Orman, two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, author and motivational speaker. The women, who come from all walks of life, courageously shared intimate details of abuse they endured by husbands or boyfriends. The series showcases Orman’s expert advice and insights that will help all women become strong, smart and secure.

“The time has come for women to stand in their power, know who they are, and never ever have to be at the hands of an abuser,” said Suze Orman. “I am happy to lend my voice to Avon and The National Domestic Violence Hotline to help inspire women to take positive steps forward in financial and physical security.”

For more information on The National Domestic Violence Hotline, please visit www.thehotline.org. Facebook: NationalDomesticViolenceHotline Twitter: @NDVH Instagram: @NDVHOfficial

About New Avon LLC

New Avon LLC (“Avon“) is the leading social selling beauty company in North America, with independent sales Representatives throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Avon’s portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and health and wellness products featuring brands such as ANEW, Avon True Color, Espira, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130-year history of empowering women through economic opportunity and supporting the causes that matter most to women. Avon philanthropy has contributed over $1 billion globally toward eradicating breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

About The National Domestic Violence Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) is a vital service that answers the call to support and shift power back to victims and survivors of relationship abuse through human connection and practical assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Hotline’s highly-trained, expert advocates provide compassionate support to anyone who reaches out for support with lifesaving resources, safety planning and hope. The Hotline is a non-profit organization established in 1996.

loveisrespect is a project of The Hotline. Its purpose is to engage, educate and empower young people to prevent and end abusive relationships. The organization provides information and support to concerned friends and family members, teachers, counselors, and service providers. Free and confidential phone, live chat and texting services are available 24/7/365.

The Hotline relies on the generous support of individuals, private gifts from corporations and foundations and federal grants. It is funded in part by Grant Number 90EV0407/03 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Administration for Children and Families. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of HHS.

About Suze Orman

Suze Orman has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a “one-woman financial advice powerhouse” by USA Today. She is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television host and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today.

The single most successful fundraiser in the history of PBS, Orman has received an unprecedented eight Gracie awards, which recognize the nation’s best radio, television, and cable programming by, for, and about women. Twice named to the Time 100 and ranked among the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes, Orman was the host of The Suze Orman Show on CNBC for 13 years and a contributing editor to O: The Oprah Magazine for sixteen. She recently released her updated and revised best-seller, Women & Money and is currently a contributing editor to The Costco Connection and the host of the Women & Money podcast.

In 2016, Orman was appointed as the official personal-finance educator for the United States Army and Army Reserve. She also serves as a Special Advocate for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, bringing her message of awareness and empowerment to women who have suffered financial abuse. She grew up on the South Side of Chicago, earned a bachelor’s degree in social work at the University of Illinois and at the age of 30 was still a waitress making $400 a month.

In recognition of her revolutionary contribution to the way Americans think about personal finance, she has received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Illinois and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of Illinois and an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree from Bentley University. She has also received the National Equality Award from the Human Rights Campaign. Visit suzeorman.com and follow her on Facebook.com/suzeorman and on Twitter: @SuzeOrmanShow.

Contact: Lauren Donner; Tractenberg & Co.; [email protected]

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Four Honda Manufacturing Plants Earn 2018 U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Certification For Outstanding Energy Efficiency

March 6, 2019

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the 13th consecutive year, two of Honda’s Ohio automobile manufacturing plants have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, while Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) achieved the designation for the seventh year in a row.

Joining this accomplished troika of Honda plants is a new certification for the Anna Engine Plant (AEP) in Anna, Ohio, which was able to reach 2018 ENERGY STAR status in the first year of EPA’s energy standards being set for engine plants.

EPA ENERGY STAR certification signifies that the facilities perform in the top 25 percent of similar facilities for energy efficiency and meet strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA. On average, ENERGY STAR certified plants consume 35 percent less energy and contribute 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than similar non-certified operations.

“Earning these certifications are important since it is way to recognize Honda associates for their continued efforts to reduce energy usage at our manufacturing plants and office buildings,” said Joanna Bambeck, who leads Honda’s Green Factory efforts in North America. “This achievement also shows the progress that our plants are making towards realizing a carbon-free society and achieving our 2050 CO₂ targets.”

The Marysville and East Liberty automobile plants of Honda of America Mfg. continued to find new and innovative ways to conserve energy in 2018, furthering the company’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The 2.8-million square-foot East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP), which produces the Honda CR-V and the Acura RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, expanded its use of LED lighting, installing more than 850 new fixtures and saving more than 1.1 million kWh of electricity.

“Improving the energy efficiency of our nation’s industrial facilities is critical to protecting our environment,” said Jean Lupinacci, Chief of the ENERGY STAR Commercial & Industrial Branch. “From the plant floor to the board room, organizations are leading the way by making their facilities more efficient and earning EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification.”

The 4.3-million square-foot Marysville Auto Plant (MAP), which produces the Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid and CR-V as well as the Acura ILX and TLX, saw improvements through the inception of a five-year plan to improve energy management. The initiative started with the plant’s high-bay lighting with LED fixtures.

HMIN, which produces the Honda Insight as well as the Honda Civic and CR-V, has been ENERGY STAR certified for each of the last seven years. The plant continued on its path toward greater energy efficiency through the phased conversion to LED lighting and increasing emphasis on managing non-production energy use, along with the implementation of a compressed air leak management program.

Ohio’s AEP achieved energy savings by reducing the power needed to pressurize its compressed-air system. The plant also raised the temperature of its process water system, lessening the energy used by the plant’s chillers. AEP opened in 1985 and has the capacity to manufacture 1.18 million engines per year, ranging from the turbocharged four-cylinder engines powering models like the Honda Civic, Accord and CR-V, up to the twin-turbo V6 powerplant found in the Acura NSX supercar.

ENERGY STAR was introduced by EPA in 1992 as a voluntary, market-based partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency. Today, the ENERGY STAR label can be found on more than 60 different kinds of products as well as new homes and commercial and industrial buildings that meet strict energy-efficiency specifications set by the EPA. Over the past twenty years, American families and businesses have saved a total of nearly $450 billion on utility bills and prevented more than 3.1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions with help from ENERGY STAR.

For more information about ENERGY STAR Certification for Industrial Facilities: energystar.gov/plants

About Honda
Honda’s Commitment to the Environment
Based on its vision of “Blue Skies for our Children,” Honda is working to advance technologies that address society’s environmental and energy concerns. The company intends for electrified vehicles to comprise two-thirds of its global automobile sales by 2030. In North America, the Honda Electrification Initiative will see Honda’s electrified powertrain technologies applied to an expanding portfolio of cars and light trucks in the years ahead. Honda’s electrified vehicle lineup today includes the Clarity series of vehicles, featuring fuel cell, battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains, along with the new Accord Hybrid and Honda Insight.

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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Launches Confident Beauty Campaign

March 6, 2019

NEW YORK, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is proud to partner with three multi-dimensional women to magnify its original ethos of celebrating individual beauty and female empowerment with the launch of the “Confident Beauty” campaign. American actresses Yara Shahidi and Elizabeth Olsen, along with Chinese actress NiNi are the brand’s newest global celebrity spokeswomen brand sharing their “beauty truths” – the guiding honesties behind the lives they lead, to inspire women everywhere.

“Remaining true to our brand’s core essence, each of these powerhouse women are emblematic of the modern Bobbi Brown consumer – confident, individually beautiful and defining success on their terms,” says Sandra Main, President Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. The campaign will hero the brand’s longstanding and beloved foundation products of Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation and Intensive Skin Serum Foundation. The Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation lineup will also be expanded with 12 new shades globally.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has always been committed to providing the perfect match for all skin tones. Our deepest foundation shade family is still Espresso, which was first introduced in 1992 with the launch of Foundation Stick. The brand’s unique shade philosophy originated from the intuition and precise eye of an artist, who recognized that the truest skin match meant looking beyond skin’s surface to the natural undertones that create each women’s unique skin color. The result has always been a broad shade range of undertone correct, skin true shades that deliver fresh, healthy, glowing skin.

Black and Iranian actor and activist, Yara Shahidi explains what drew her to Bobbi Brown, “I think the brand represents what my generation represents: The importance of inclusion. The fact that it’s been so important for the brand in both makeup and philanthropic endeavors since the beginning, speaks to the fact that it’s not a commercial trend but something they’re committed to.”

“It’s incredible to be part of a brand that has been so consistent and true to its identity in an industry that’s so inconsistent. Since the 90s we have seen many trends come and go and come back again, and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics has always been a timeless brand,” says actor, producer and women’s advocate, Elizabeth Olsen.

Award winning Chinese actor, NiNi first fell in love with the brand while preparing for a red carpet appearance by her longtime makeup. “For me, I admired the brand’s quality products that made my skin glow, effortless New York spirit and the limitless feeling of confidence.”

In celebration of the Confident Beauty campaign, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will officially launch The Pretty Powerful Fund on International Women’s Day March 8^th. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics will donate $400,000 to four worthy charities selected by our ambassadors that reinforce the Fund’s mission of supporting the creation of new possibilities for women and girls.

The first iteration of the partnership will appear in March 2019 worldwide. Preview the campaign at Bobbi Brown.

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Canada Life Reinsurance enters into €5.5bn longevity risk reinsurance agreement with SRLEV N.V. (VIVAT)

March 6, 2019

DUBLIN, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Canada Life Reinsurance is pleased to announce that it has recently entered into a long-term longevity reinsurance agreement with VIVAT covering 70% of €8 billion of in-force liabilities. More than 150,000 of in-payment and deferred pensioners are reinsured by Canada Life Reinsurance under this agreement.

Jeff Poulin, Global Head of Canada Life Reinsurance, commented, “I am pleased to announce this significant reinsurance transaction, which highlights our strength in working effectively with VIVAT to structure a longevity risk solution to efficiently manage their overall risk. This transaction adds to our diverse longevity reinsurance portfolio and demonstrates how, together with Arpian, we create large, complex and unique risk transfer structures backed by our financial strength to benefit our clients.”

Canada Life Reinsurance offers a range of innovative risk and capital management solutions covering mortality, longevity, health and lapse risks for insurers, reinsurers and pension funds across the U.S. and Europe, including the Netherlands, the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Belgium and Ireland.

About VIVAT
VIVAT NV is the holding company for, among others, SRLEV NV, VIVAT Schadeverzekeringen NV, Proteq Levensverzekeringen NV, ACTIAM NV and Zwitserleven PPI NV. VIVAT’s subsidiaries are also active on the Dutch market with, among others, the Zwitserleven, Reaal and ACTIAM brands. A balance sheet total of €56 billion (end of December 2018) makes VIVAT one of the largest insurers in the Netherlands. Anbang Group Holdings Co. Ltd., a full subsidiary of Anbang Insurance Group Co. Ltd, is the sole shareholder of VIVAT NV. For more information please visit www.vivat.nl.

About Canada Life
Canada Life is part of a group of companies owned by Great-West Lifeco Inc., a diversified financial services holding company headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. Great-West Lifeco and its insurance subsidiaries have received strong ratings from major rating agencies. To learn more, visit canadalifere.com.

About Great-West Lifeco Inc.
Great-West Lifeco is an international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management and reinsurance businesses. Great-West Lifeco has operations in Canada, the United States and Europe through Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life, Irish Life, Great-West Financial and Putnam Investments. Great-West Lifeco and its companies have approximately €0.9 trillion (C$1.4 trillion) in consolidated assets under administration as of December 31, 2018 and are members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies. Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO. To learn more, visit greatwestlifeco.com.

For further information: Jeff Poulin, F.S.A., F.C.I.A., Global Head, Canada Life Reinsurance, +001 215 542 4322, [email protected]

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Ismael Cala to Hold Conversations with Inmates and Young Scholarship Recipients in Costa Rica

March 5, 2019

MIAMI, March 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — More than 180 Costa Rican inmates will participate on March 11 in the talk “The Opportunity Is You” (La oportunidad eres tú), which life strategist and communicator Ismael Cala will deliver as part of the prison program project at the Reynaldo Villalobos Complete Care Unit (Unidad de Atención Integral Reynaldo Villalobos) in Alajuela.

The prison program is an initiative led by the organization El Arte de Vivir Costa Rica and the International Organization for Human Values, in coordination with the Ministry of Justice and Peace of Costa Rica.

Its goal is to reduce violence by means of a comprehensive plan of human values. Utilizing specialized breathing and relaxation techniques, it seeks to increase wellbeing, social confidence and commitment in individuals in order to achieve rehabilitation and reinsertion into society.

At the end of the talk with inmates, Cala will be awarded the distinction of Builder of Peace in Costa Rica for his support of the program.

El Arte de Vivir (The Art of Living) promotes a society free of stress and violence. It is the largest volunteer organization in the world. Founded in 1981 by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, this humanitarian and educational organization maintains a presence in 152 countries and has touched the lives of more than 370 million people.

Media interested in attending should contact El Arte de Vivir press officer Elena Ulloa ahead of time at 8302-5010 or [email protected]. Your punctuality is appreciated due to the security controls required for admission to the penitentiary.

On the same day, March 11, at 1:30 P.M., Ismael will meet with 40 young beneficiaries of Cala Foundation’s partner organizations: Fundación Omar Dengo and Samsung’s “Ciudadanía Corporativa” program, which supports teenagers in the area of virtual education. The talk on Emotional Leadership will be held at the Hotel Sheraton in San Jose and is open the press.

ABOUT THE ISMAEL CALA FOUNDATION

The non-profit organization under the direction of Ismael Cala seeks to impact communities in Latin America and the Caribbean through training for adolescents in leadership and entrepreneurship; to strengthen social development organizations that help children and adolescents with cognitive disabilities; and to connect young people with our partners to promote their education and training by means of scholarships .

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