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The Home Depot to Host Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2018 Earnings Conference Call on February 26

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ATLANTA, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2018 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, February 26, at 9 a.m. ET.

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A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast will be archived and available beginning at approximately noon on February 26.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,286 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2017, The Home Depot had sales of $100.9 billion and earnings of $8.6 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Announces Launch Of Free Ad-Supported Live Streaming Network: The Weather Channel En Español

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entertainment Studios, one of the largest independent producers and distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations, and owner of eight 24-hour HD television networks now serving nearly 160 million subscribers — including The Weather Channel television network and its streaming service Local Now — proudly announces the launch of the first Spanish language weather streaming service: The Weather Channel en Español.

The Weather Channel en Español will launch in the first quarter of 2020, and will utilize the full resources of The Weather Channel — the number one weather network in the country. The Weather Channel en Español will feature Spanish-speaking weather reporters and show hosts throughout the day on weekdays and weekends, with the weather reporters forecasting weather conditions in the U.S. and its territories such as Puerto Rico, and Mexico and Central America. In addition to covering the forecast from the studio, The Weather Channel en Español will have Spanish-speaking reporters located in the field during weather events. Viewers will be able to track storms and other significant weather events and their aftermath from their communities and the communities of their loved ones.

“The Hispanic marketplace is indexing extremely well with streaming services and is severely underserved. Our launch of The Weather Channel en Español is historic, and is a recognition of the continued and significant growth of the U.S. Hispanic population and the constant need to keep the entire public informed and safe as multi-billion dollar weather disasters are on the rise – especially in underserved communities where Spanish is spoken as both the primary and secondary language in millions of households throughout America,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Entertainment Studios. “I am proud to say that all year long, viewers of The Weather Channel en Español will be able to increase their safety and awareness of extreme weather events with the full support of the number one weather news network, and its vast resources, infrastructure, technology, and scientists.”

About Entertainment Studios
Chairman and CEO Byron Allen founded Entertainment Studios in 1993. Headquartered in Los Angeles, it has offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Raleigh. Entertainment Studios owns eight 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 160 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, and JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV. Entertainment Studios also owns the LOCAL NOW streaming service, powered by THE WEATHER CHANNELand content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. Entertainment Studios also produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 43 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations. With a library of over 5,000 hours of owned content across multiple genres, Entertainment Studios provides video content to broadcast television stations, cable television networks, mobile devices, multimedia platforms, and the World Wide Web. Our mission is to provide excellent programming to our viewers, online users, and Fortune 500 advertising partners.

Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures is a full-service, theatrical motion picture distribution company specializing in wide release commercial content. ESMP released 2017’s highest-grossing independent movie, the shark thriller 47 METERS DOWN, which grossed over $44.3 million. In 2018, ESMP also released the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful Western HOSTILES and the historic mystery-thriller CHAPPAQUIDDICK. Upcoming releases include the animated feature ARCTIC DOGS starring Jeremy Renner, Heidi Klum, Alec Baldwin, and Anjelica Huston, and the sequel to 47 METERS DOWN, 47 METERS DOWN–UNCAGED. The digital distribution unit of Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital and streaming platforms. Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films. 

About The Weather Channel
Since its launch 37 years ago, The Weather Channel television network has become the top-rated and most widely distributed weather network in America. The Weather Channel television network has been the leader in severe weather coverage, providing the most comprehensive analysis of any media outlet and serving as the nation’s only 24-hour source of national storm coverage. With trusted meteorologists who analyze, forecast and report the weather, its expertise is unrivaled. The network posted its highest ratings in its history during 2017’s historic Hurricane Irma and was the highest-rated cable network during recent hurricanes Harvey and Michael. In 2018, The Weather Channel was nominated for an Emmy for its coverage of Hurricane Harvey and brought new life to weather forecasting by introducing its award-winning Immersive Mixed Reality (IMR) presentation. For eight years in a row, Harris Poll has ranked The Weather Channel as the “TV News Brand of the Year,” and in 2018, the Ipsos poll ranked The Weather Channel as The Most Trusted Name in News media.

About Local Now
Local Now is a streaming service that is changing the way Americans get news about their communities. Powered by The Weather Channel and content partners, Local Now delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. With unique technology that transmits localized information to hundreds of markets across the United States, Local Now delivers the same information seen in a 30 to 60 minute local news broadcast segment, on-demand and in a fraction of the time. Local Now is available on Sling TV, YouTube TV, MobiTV, fuboTV and other major OTT platforms. It is also available in the iOS, Android, Roku and Amazon Fire app stores as well as desktop.

For more information, visit:
www.entertainmentstudios.com
www.weathergroup.com
www.localnow.com

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(Español) Tenga cuidado con las falsas promesas de las supuestas curas para el Alzheimer

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(Español) La FDA actúa contra 17 compañías por vender ilegalmente productos que afirman tratar la enfermedad de Alzheimer

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Kate del Castillo and Jessica Maldonado to Make Radio Debut in Exclusive Audio Partnership with Entravision Communications Corporation

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Left to right: Jeff DeMartino, Associate General Counsel, Entravision; Nestor Rocha, Vice President of Programing, Entravision, Carmen Cervantes, Manager for Kate del Castillo; Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer, Entravision; Jessica Maldonado; Kate del Castillo; Alex Garcia, Executive Vice President of Content & Business Development, Entravision; Walter Mosley, Attorney for Kate del Castillo and Jessica Maldonado.

Weekly Syndicated Radio and Podcast Show “Neteando with Kate and Jessica” to Launch April 2019

SANTA MONICA, California, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified global media and advertising technology company serving Latino consumers, today announced it has entered an exclusive audio partnership with actress and ratings sensation Kate del Castillo and television personality Jessica Maldonado to produce and launch a weekly syndicated radio and podcast show. Neteando (“Real Talk”) with Kate and Jessica, is expected to launch in April 2019 and will be carried on Entravision’s owned and operated radio stations, along with other stations throughout the country. 

Left to right: Jeff DeMartino, Associate General Counsel, Entravision; Nestor Rocha, Vice President of Programing, Entravision, Carmen Cervantes, Manager for Kate del Castillo; Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer, Entravision; Jessica Maldonado; Kate del Castillo; Alex Garcia, Executive Vice President of Content & Business Development, Entravision; Walter Mosley, Attorney for Kate del Castillo and Jessica Maldonado.

“Kate and Jessica are incredibly talented and recognized personalities that will bring exciting content to our listeners and benefit from the reach of our platform. Entravision has been at the forefront of introducing iconic and top syndicated personalities and we are excited to be working in partnership with Kate and Jessica as they launch their radio careers around their already successful podcast,” said Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer, Entravision.

Neteando with Kate and Jessica is a “tell it like it is” intimate conversation between best friends. One is a popular outspoken actress and the other an award-winning journalist.  When they get together, the conversation can be powerful, relevant, entertaining, and heartfelt. It’s about two best friends, and their occasional guests, being comfortable to speak their minds on popular culture and other trending topics.

“Neteando is what Jessica and I do in our daily lives…we call things as they are,” said Kate del Castillo. “We are very genuine and real, and that is exactly how we are on our show.  We complement each other perfectly and have lots of fun!”

Jessica Maldonado added, “Because both of us have such a powerful outlook on life, our show is smart, witty, informative and honest.”

Kate Del Castillo has worked in telenovelas and films since her early youth. She’s won critical acclaim from both Spanish and English audiences with her performance in movies such as, “Under the Same Moon,” “Colosio,” “K-11,” “No Good Deed,” and “The 33.” She lent her voice talent to Guillermo Del Toro’s Golden Globe nominated, “The Book of Life.” She’s also seen in popular TV shows including, “Weeds,” “Grimm,” and “Jane The Virgin.” Currently, Del Castillo is enjoying the massive success of her Netflix original series, “Ingobernable,” which she also co-produces, and is looking forward to the launch of the highly anticipated La Reina Del Sur 2 this spring. Besides being a successful actress, she is also an outspoken activist and humanitarian. She was appointed as Ambassador for the Mexican Commission on Human Rights to help combat human trafficking. She is a spokesperson for PETA and has received numerous humanitarian awards and recognitions, including the key to the City of Los Angeles, where she currently resides.

Jessica Maldonado, an Emmy award-winning journalist, is considered one of the most respected and influential Mexican American reporters in the US. She joined Univision Network in the summer of 1999 as a correspondent for the number one rated, Spanish-language entertainment and news program, “El Gordo y La Flaca.” She would regularly fill in as co-host on the show. She traveled all over the US and Mexico to report stories and host specials. Based in Los Angeles, Maldonado is best known for her exclusive interviews with the most prominent celebrities, as well as for her breaking news coverage. She has covered a wide variety of stories, from the celebrity arrivals at the Academy Awards to the Latin Grammy Awards to Michael Jackson’s “Trial of the Century,” to OJ Simpson’s sentencing in Las Vegas, and the tragic death of Latin superstar, Jenni Rivera, among other historical events in entertainment.  Jessica is currently the entertainment correspondent for the Telemundo newsmagazine, “Al Rojo Vivo“.

About Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision is a diversified global media, advertising technology and data analytics company that reaches and engages Latino consumers in the U.S. and other markets primarily including Mexico, Latin America and Spain. Entravision’s portfolio includes digital media properties and advertising technology platforms that deliver performance-based solutions and data insights, along with 55 television stations and 49 radio stations.  Entravision’s digital and technology businesses include Headway, a leading global provider of mobile, programmatic, data and performance digital marketing solutions, as well as Pulpo Media, the top-ranked online advertising platform in connecting businesses with U.S. Latinos. Entravision is the largest affiliate group of both the Univision and UniMás television networks, and its Spanish-language radio stations feature its nationally recognized talent. Entravision also operates Entravision Solutions, a national sales and marketing organization representing over 300 owned and affiliated radio stations, radio networks and digital media platforms, and Headway’s audio advertising platform, AudioEngage. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC. Learn more at: www.entravision.com.

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The Jesus Bible Releases in Spanish with Featured Contributions from Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, John Piper, Ravi Zacharias, and Randy Alcorn–Reveals That “There Is No B.C.”

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GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem isn’t the beginning of the story of Jesus. The entire Bible points to him. That’s why there is no B.C.

La Biblia Jesus NVI in its two formats - Cloth over board in gray and lavender colors.

Filled with 66 book introductions, over 1,000 articles, and seven compelling essays by bestselling authors Louie Giglio, Max Lucado, John Piper, Ravi Zacharias, and Randy Alcorn, La Biblia Jesús (The Jesus Bible) helps readers follow the thread of Jesus from cover to cover. Discover a new depth to the Bible’s meaning as readers see him in every chapter of the story.

Louie Giglio, who served as general editor of the project, shared: “The Jesus Bible helps people understand from the very first page that the Bible is one story in 66 books, and it is all about one person. From Genesis to Exodus, to Romans, Acts, the prophets, Psalms, the gospels…the whole book is about Jesus.”

Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, continued, “We had the opportunity to create a resource that I hope is going to change future generations and help Scripture come alive so that Jesus is standing on every single page, so that as you read the Bible, you understand Jesus throughout the Bible.”

More than 165,000 copies of The Jesus Bible (English) have entered circulation since its launch at Passion Conference in January 2017. La Biblia Jesús NVI (Spanish) will go on sale February 26.  It is available in two beautifully designed covers: gray and lavender cloth over board.  

To download sample pages, videos, devotionals and other resources in Spanish, visit: www.Biblia-Jesus.com

Product formats available in February 2019:

  • ISBN 9780829768916, Cloth over Board, Gray Linen, 2,080 pages, $44.99
  • ISBN 9780829768947, Cloth over Board, Lavender Linen, 2,080 pages, $44.99

About Louie Giglio:

Louie Giglio is the pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of Passion Conferences, a global movement uniting college-aged people to live for the fame of Jesus.

With a desire to elevate God’s glory above all else, Louie has authored Goliath Must Fall (available in Spanish: Goliat Debe Caer), The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and Indescribable, which was co-authored with Grammy-Award winner Matt Redman. Louie and his wife, Shelley, live in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Passion Publishing:
Passion Publishing is a book publishing imprint committed to lifting and amplifying the messages of the Passion Movement and Passion City Church. As a movement, Passion is focused on glorifying God through a winsome life leveraged for the name and renown of Jesus. Launched in 2014, Passion Publishing has published notable bestsellers The Comeback and Waiting Here for You (Louie Giglio), and Good Good Father picture book (Chris Tomlin and Pat Barrett). The imprint partners with HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

About the NVI:
The Nueva Versión Internacional is a modern translation of the Holy Scriptures made by a group of Bible scholars representing more than twelve Spanish-speaking countries and several Evangelical Christian denominations. The best available editions of the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts were used for this Spanish translation. The main characteristics of this new translation are clarity, fidelity, dignity, and elegance. These are guaranteed by the careful work of the translators, all of them renowned experts in different fields of biblical knowledge. Several of the translators are pastors or professors in seminaries and Bible institutes in different cities throughout the continent, and all are fervent believers in the Word as the infallible revelation of the divine and only rule of faith for all.

For more information, please visit: www.Biblia-NVI.com

About Editorial Vida:
Editorial Vida is a world leading Spanish Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. As a part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., it shares the mission of inspiring the world by meeting the needs of people with content that promotes biblical principles and honors Jesus Christ. This content includes Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. For additional information, please visit www.harpercollinschristian.com

Contact:
Juan Fernandez
Marketing Manager, Editorial Vida
[email protected]
616-656-3834

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Optimus Properties, LLC Purchases County Building in Torrance

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Optimus Properties, LLC, through an affiliate, has completed the purchase of a single tenant office building located in Torrance, CA.  The building, built in 1989 and renovated in 2010, is occupied by the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services (“DCFS”).  The property, located at 2325 Crenshaw Blvd., consists of a 60,804 square foot office building with 350 parking spaces on 5.50 acres of land in Torrance.  The building was sold by the original developer to Optimus.  

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The property is located within four miles of three major Los Angeles Basin Freeways-San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110) and the Artesia (SR-91). Situated between the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Manhattan/Hermosa/Redondo Beach, with convenient access to the major economic centers of Downtown Los Angeles and El Segundo, the property offers an ideal regional location. Additionally, the property is located in a densely populated, irreplaceable location at the intersection of Crenshaw and Sepulveda Boulevards, two of the main South Bay thoroughfares.

The property has served as a key DCFS regional office since 1999 and services 27 different zip codes throughout the south bay grid.  DCFS renewed its lease for this location for the second time in June 2017.  The County maintains a strong investment grade tenant rating (Moody’s: Aa1; S&P AA). “We are looking forward to working with the County to extend the lease beyond the current expiration date” stated Kamyar Shabani.  “The tenant, the use and the property seem to be a perfect combination for each other and we look forward to serving the tenants needs for a long time” added Joseph Shabani

Optimus Properties, LLC, located in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Kamyar Shabani and K. Joseph Shabani and employs a disciplined investment approach focused on value creation in office, retail, office and medical office properties throughout Los Angeles.

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Gaby Natale Joins St. Jude #ThisShirtSavesLives Celebrity Campaign

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Gaby Natale joined the 2019 edition of St. Jude's #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — During a star-studded and emotional weekend, triple Daytime EMMY winner Gaby Natale officially joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® THIS SHIRT SAVES LIVES campaign, an initiative to raise awareness about the advances and challenges that the Memphis institution faces in its fight against childhood cancer.

Gaby Natale joined the 2019 edition of St. Jude's #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign

“I’m not exactly the toughest human being when it comes to crying, but this was one of the most emotional events I’ve done in my career,” said Natale. “As hard as the fight against childhood cancer is, the staff at St. Jude is always looking for ways to bring these kids hope and the promise of better times ahead. This is the heart of Promesa y Esperanza, and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of it,” she added. 

Promesa y Esperanza is an annual seminar that the Memphis institution hosts every January in anticipation to the Latino radiothon that took place February 7 and 8. A collaboration between St. Jude and radio stations across the country, the radiothon has contributed over $150 million to the fight against childhood cancers since 1997.

“We are so thankful for everyone who has rallied around THIS SHIRT SAVES LIVES as we continue to build momentum around this movement,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude. “Our Partners in Hope enable us to continue with groundbreaking research and treatment all while keeping our founding promise that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.”

By joining the THIS SHIRT SAVES LIVES fundraising campaign, Natale adds her voice and image to some of the biggest names in media and entertainment including Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Sofia Vergara, Jon Bon Jovi, Drew Barrymore, Luis Fonsi, Ludacris, Juanes and many more. The T-shirt, which simply states, “This Shirt Saves Lives,” is available exclusively to those who become Partners in Hope and pledge to give at least $20 per month to the hospital’s lifesaving work.
The movement has grown to encompass hundreds of celebrities, influencers and radio stations as well as thousands of supporters who took to their social channels with #ThisShirtSavesLives images and messages. So far, the effort has reached tens of millions of people across digital channels and helped lead to more than 90,000 monthly donors who have gotten behind the hospital’s mission: Finding Cures. Saving Children.

To join the campaign and get your own THIS SHIRT SAVES LIVES T-shirt visit www.stjude.org/camiseta

ABOUT GABY NATALE
Gaby Natale is a triple Daytime EMMY® winner, TV personality, bestselling author and motivational speaker. She is the executive producer and host of the nationally-syndicated TV show SuperLatina on PBS’ Vme network.

One of the most prestigious media personalities in Spanish-language television, Natale is among a few women in the entertainment industry who owns not only the rights to her TV show but also a television studio. This unique situation has allowed her to combine her passion for media and her entrepreneurial spirit. 

People magazine named Natale one of 2018’s “25 Most Powerful Latinas”, highlighting the inspirational story of how she went from a local TV show that started out of a carpet warehouse to becoming the only Latina in US history to win triple back-to-back Daytime EMMYs. Her popularity grew even further when her first book, “The Virtuous Circle” by HarperCollins, became an instant bestseller, topping Amazon’s New Releases charts in 3 different categories (Business, Inspiration and Self-Help).

Natale is also the founder of AGANARmedia, a marketing company with a focus on Hispanic audiences that serves Fortune 500 companies such as Hilton Worldwide, Sprint, AT&T, eBay and Amazon. In the digital world, she has a thriving fan base with over 52 million views on YouTube and 250K+ followers on Social Media.

A tireless advocate of gender and diversity issues, Natale is a sought-after bilingual speaker and a frequent collaborator with nonprofits such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign and Voto Latino. She has keynoted conferences from the United Nations to tech shows and trade gatherings across the US and Latin America. Natale has been featured in Forbes, CNN, Buzzfeed, NBC News, Univision and Latino Leaders magazine. She is the recipient of NALIP’s Digital Trailblazer Award and of a GLAAD Media Award nomination for her portrayal of Latino LGBTQ youth in media.

Natale holds a bachelor’s in International Relations and a master’s degree in Journalism from the University of San Andres and Columbia University. Prior to starting her career in television, Natale taught Communication and Journalism courses at the University of Texas. Originally from Argentina, Natale holds triple citizenship from the United States, Argentina and Italy and has lived in the Buenos Aires, London, Washington DC, Mexico and Dallas.

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The #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign has featured dozens of celebrity guests since it launched in 2017.

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Curacao to Bring Free Makeovers & Gifts to Latino Women in the Curacao Event “Because You Are Loved” in Los Angeles

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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao Foundation, a non-profit from Curacao, the largest Hispanic-centric retailer on the West Coast serving diverse communities across Southern California, is bringing free makeovers and special gifts to tens of women and mothers in Los Angeles in the 2019 Curacao’s “Because You Are Loved” Event –– all in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

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Curacao continues to support the communities it serves by sharing the powerful testimonies of struggle and hope of inspirational women, donees from the Curacao Foundation. This highly-anticipated event is our way to show our love and support once more by providing amazing women, the opportunity to look stunning, feel fabulous and be honored for their dedication and sacrifice for their loved ones.

Additionally, the first fifty guests from the community will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a makeover, fashion and beauty products and other giveaways.

The Curacao’s “Because You Are Loved” Event will be hosted our Curacao Los Angeles store. We will do a Q&A with Curacao’s beauty artists, announce the winners, interact with the guests and share their experience on social media.

“Community outreach is at the heart of Curacao’s values and history. And we are kicking off 2019, celebrating the Latina women spirit and beauty as part of our continued commitment to empowering the communities we serve,”said Ariela Nerubay Curacao’s CMO.

Mothers and women will be able to join us for an afternoon full of fun, beauty tips and music on Thursday, February 14th, from 1PM to 3PM, at our Los Angeles Store 1605 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015. As a first-come first-served celebration, attendees are encouraged to show up early. 

The Curacao’s “Because You Are Loved” Event is one of the multiple annual initiatives, social and charity programs created by the Curacao Foundation —a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 by retailer Curacao–, to support the Hispanic community throughout the year and enhance the quality of life of our Latino customers.

About Curacao:
Curacao is an Omni channel retailer and lender dedicated to extending credit options to hardworking, low-to-moderate income individuals in need for quality home and tech products, travel, export and money transfer services at low monthly payments. With Curacao’s Price and Interest Beat Guarantees, customers purchases are price protected for up to 15 days after purchase and interest rates guaranteed at the lowest qualifying rate*. A percentage of every purchase made at Curacao supports the advancement local communities through the Curacao Foundation. Curacao serves customers online, over the phone, and in-person in English and Spanish in California, Arizona and Nevada. For more information, visit https://icuracao.com,  *https://icuracao.com/beat and https://icuracao.com/fundacion 

The Curacao Foundation was established in 2001. It is a private foundation dedicated to building a future in which communities are financially strong, socially empowered, respected and included. The Curacao Foundation supports a broad range of community partner organizations through general operation and program grants. Much of the grant making focus of the Foundation is on organizations and institutions within a 10-mile radius surrounding each Curacao retail location and in organizations focusing in health/well-being, education and immigration. For more information: https://icuracao.com/foundation

Media Contacts:
Inma Carbajal-Fogel
MPRM Communications 
[email protected]
323-272-3119

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2020 Kia Sportage Debuts At Chicago Auto Show

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2020 Kia Sportage debuts at Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The refreshed 2020 Sportage made its debut in the Windy City today, boasting a bold new look, a new S trim, more convenience and available driver-assist features, and a standard 8-inch touchscreen for LX, S and EX variants.  Following the introduction of the upcoming Telluride1, Kia’s largest SUV, the Sportage appeals to those who don’t need or want the space of a larger vehicle but place a high value on Kia’s cutting-edge design, available AWD2 capability and convenience.  Set to go on sale in the first half of 20193, pricing will be announced closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date.

2020 Kia Sportage debuts at Chicago Auto Show

Euro-focused Design

The design language around Sportage has always been distinctly European and the 2020 model carries on the tradition. From the first pencil stroke it was meant to convey the kind of presence associated with sweeping, thought-provoking curves and an equally aggressive stance.  The significant exterior design changes for 2020 include:

  • New headlights with available LED turn indicators
  • Redesigned projector-beam fog lights
  • Available LED headlights with available LED fog lights
  • New front grille, bumper, air intake and skid plate
  • Newly designed 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Redesigned rear bumper and skid plate
  • New exhaust tip design
  • Redesigned tail light trim
  • A new metallic Steel Grey exterior color

The 2020 Sportage interior design is lightly enhanced and includes:

  • New available SOFINO leatherette seating surfaces
  • Standard 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay4 and Android Auto5, available modem-enabled telematics6, and available navigation7
  • Newly designed steering wheel and vent bezels
  • Available smartphone wireless charging tray8

Engineered for Confident Capability

Along with the new S trim, Sportage is offered in LX, EX and SX variants in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Two engines are available: a 2.4-liter GDI producing 181 horsepower and 175 lb.-ft. or torque or a 2.0-liter turbo GDI that’s good for up to 2409 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.  New to the Sportage are a number of available driver assist features:

  • Driver Attention Warning10
  • Lane Keeping Assist11
  • Smart Cruise Control with Start & Stop11
  • Forward Collision Assist with pedestrian detection11
  • High beam assist12

About Kia Motors America
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia*

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* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts

1 The 2020 Telluride is expected spring 2019 with limited availability.
2 No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.
3 The 2020 Sportage is expected spring 2019 with limited availability.
4 Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark of Apple Inc. Requires a compatible Apple device sold separately. Apple CarPlay™ runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Data plan rates apply.
5 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play and an Android compatible smartphone running Android™ 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
6 Purchase/lease of a new 2020 Kia Sportage vehicle with UVO link includes a complimentary one year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After your complimentary one year UVO link subscription expires, continued access to UVO link will require a paid subscription at the then current subscription rate or your use of UVO link will immediately terminate. Use of UVO link is subject to agreement to the UVO Privacy Policy available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html and Terms of Service available at https://owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html. UVO is transferrable to subsequent owner during the original UVO link service term. Only use UVO when safe to do so. UVO app is available from the App Store® or Google Play™ Store. Kia Motors America, Inc. reserves the right to change or discontinue UVO at any time without prior notification or incurring any future obligation. Message and data rates may apply. Cellular and GPS coverage is required to use most features. UVO features may vary by model, model year, and trim level. Features, specifications, and fees are subject to change. For more on details and limitations, visit https://owners.kia.com or your authorized Kia dealer. Google and logos are trademarks of Google, Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple, Inc.
7 Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any warranties about the accuracy of the information.
8 Charging system only works with select devices. Refer to the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for warnings and instructions.
9 SX Turbo with AWD has 237 horsepower.
10 Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all instances of driver fatigue or inattentive driving practices. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
11 These features are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
12 High Beam Assist is not a substitute for safe driving practices. Always check road conditions and use caution.

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