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New Avon LLC Appoints Laurie Ann Goldman as Chief Executive Officer

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Seasoned Consumer Marketing Executive and Former CEO of Spanx to Lead Company’s Next Phase of Growth

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New Avon LLC* (“Avon” or the “Company”) today announced it has appointed Laurie Ann Goldman as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 14, 2019. Ms. Goldman succeeds Scott White, who joined Avon in 2016 to lead its separation from Avon Products, Inc. and the operational transformation of Avon’s business in North America.

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Ms. Goldman, who joined Avon’s Board of Managers in August 2018, is a distinguished marketing and branding executive with more than 30 years of experience at leading consumer products companies. Notably, Ms. Goldman was the Chief Executive Officer of Spanx, a multinational women’s apparel company, for 12 years, and was instrumental in building the brand from a small start-up to a successful global business with a number one position in market and mind share. Earlier in her career, Ms. Goldman held various senior leadership roles in the Global Marketing division of The Coca Cola Company.

“Laurie Ann is an experienced and inspirational leader in women’s lifestyle and consumer products, and we are thrilled to welcome her as our new CEO,” said Lori Bush, Chairwoman of the Avon Board of Managers. “We believe Laurie Ann’s proven brand and business building capabilities, along with her passion for empowering women, make her the ideal CEO to further promote the success of our Representatives and ensure outstanding experiences for their enhanced satisfaction for our customers.”

Ms. Goldman commented, “The right product has the power to change a woman’s life, and each woman has the power to change the world. I’m thrilled to join Avon, the company that invented social selling, and lead the team and community of beauty advisors in driving product sales and progress for women. I thank Scott for his many contributions and look forward to delivering sustained growth through strategic innovation that will invigorate the business and ultimately help women face their futures with confidence.”

Chan Galbato, Chief Executive Officer, Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company, LLC, and Member of the Avon Board of Managers, added, “This transition is the result of our original long-term plan for reinvigorating Avon – to improve the Company’s fundamental operations and then transition to focus on strategic growth. We are grateful for Scott’s leadership during this critical stage of Avon’s development and are confident that the strong foundation he established will allow the Company to thrive in the years to come. In addition to the separation and creation of an efficient corporate infrastructure, Scott drove key initiatives to fully digitize the business, establish strategic partnerships for manufacturing and R&D, and enhance our Representative experience. We are excited for Laurie Ann to now take the Company forward and drive deeper customer engagement and sustained growth.”

Mr. White will transition to a strategic advisor role and work with Cerberus Operations and Advisory Company, LLC, the proprietary operations platform of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., Avon’s financial and strategic partner. In his role, Mr. White will continue to advise Avon and Ms. Goldman and will also work on key initiatives across Cerberus’ portfolio of operating company investments.

Mr. White commented, “I would like to thank the entire Avon community, including our Representatives, associates, and customers, for their ongoing dedication and belief in our iconic brand, great products, and the opportunities we provide to women throughout North America. I am confident in Avon’s future and believe that with Laurie Ann’s leadership, the Company will be able to drive modern, relevant experiences for our customers while creating sustainable long-term growth. I look forward to continuing to work with the Avon team, as well as Cerberus’ other portfolio companies, in my strategic advisor role.” 

Biography of Laurie Ann Goldman
Ms. Goldman is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of LA Ventures, an investment and advisory firm for growth-oriented, consumer-facing businesses. From 2002 to 2014, Ms. Goldman was at Spanx, where she was the first Chief Executive Officer and led the Company from a start-up into a branded global business. Prior to Spanx, Laurie Ann held progressively responsible marketing and operational leadership roles both in Coca Cola USA and Global Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company including heading the Worldwide Licensing division.

In addition to Avon, Laurie Ann currently sits on the Board of Directors of Guess? Inc., Joe and the Juice, and ServiceMaster.

Ms. Goldman graduated with honors from the Moody School of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin and holds a Bachelor of Science degree.

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.

*New Avon, LLC is a privately held company, established in March 2016, which manufactures and distributes products under the “Avon” name in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico – only.  All products in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico bearing the Avon name are products of New Avon LLC. New Avon LLC is a separate company – a wholly different legal entity – from Avon Products, Inc., which is a global publicly traded corporation, operating in countries outside the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Contact:
Paige Cali
New Avon LLC
[email protected]

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SOURCE New Avon LLC

Century 21 Real Estate, In Partnership With The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Announces The 40 Winners Of Educational And Mentorship Scholarships Via “Empowering Latinas” Program

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MADISON, New Jersey, Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After an intensive recruitment campaign, Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the iconic CENTURY 21® brand, is pleased to announce the 40 winners of the “Empowering Latinas” program, a scholarship initiative that helps enable Latinas to obtain a real estate license, this time in Houston. In partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Century 21 Real Estate provides scholarships and ongoing mentorship with C21® affiliated brokers so that awardees can obtain hands-on real estate experience with a local franchise affiliate. To see the names of the 40 winners, please go to espanol.century21.com/empowering-latinas.

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“Our ‘Empowering Latinas’ program is an authentic way to speak to, engage and build long-term relationships with this vital segment of our country’s rapidly-changing demography,” said Cara Whitley, chief marketing officer, Century 21 Real Estate. “Already a driving force in the U.S. economy, Latina women are overwhelmingly entrepreneurial, tech-savvy and community-minded, and it’s these qualities that makes them ideal candidates to join the relentless at CENTURY 21 and start a career in real estate.”

Century 21 Real Estate received more than 285 applications in Houston from women between the ages of 18- and 60-years-old. Applicant countries of origin include Colombia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Cuba, and Mexico.

“I love that the foundation of this program is to help women with their personal and business growth,” explained Maribel Ramos, of CENTURY 21 Mike Bowman in Dallas, who herself overcame adversity and is now a successful real estate agent  “I know that anyone can become successful as long as they invest in their mindset and are willing to put in the work.”

The “Empowering Latinas” scholarships cover the 180-hour course tuition fees for the Champions School of Real Estate© in the metropolitan Houston areas, plus the cost to take the Texas real estate agent exam.

“Century 21 Real Estate has always been committed to helping the Hispanic community, especially Latina women,” added Marisol Guzmán of CENTURY 21 Garlington & Associates Inc., a spokesperson for the program. “They know how important the Hispanic market is in the real estate industry, as well as how valuable it is to have Latina female entrepreneurs in their network of affiliate agents.”

For more about the “Empowering Latinas” scholarship program, or joining the iconic CENTURY 21 brand, go to espanol.century21.com/empowering-latinas.

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
The approximately 127,000 independent sales professionals in approximately 9,400 offices spanning 80 countries and territories in the CENTURY 21 System live their mission everyday: to defy mediocrity and deliver extraordinary experiences. By consistently chasing excellence, giving 121% and always elevating, the CENTURY 21 brand is helping its affiliated brokers/agents to be the first choice for real estate consumers and industry professionals worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21.com/global, century21.com/commercial, century21.com/finehomes, and century21.com/espanol.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.

©2019 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, C21® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
A nonprofit originally established by the White House in 1988, inspires, prepares, positions and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. HHF also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions. HHF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has offices in Los Angeles and New York.

Contact:
Peter Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Phone: 973.407.5180
Email: [email protected]

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Aleyso Bridger
Email: [email protected]

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SOURCE Century 21 Real Estate LLC

(Español) Ayuda campaña a empoderar enfermeras y enfermeros latinos

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Research News: Eating Avocados At Breakfast Supports New Year’s Resolutions To Eat More Heart Healthy

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Study Findings Show Eating Fresh Avocados at Breakfast May Improve Heart Function

Study Findings Show Eating Fresh Avocados at Breakfast May Improve Heart Function

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A recent nutrition study published in Nutrients revealed heart health benefits for adults who consumed fresh avocado at breakfast. Given heart disease  is a leading cause of death among U.S. Hispanics,1 the findings offer timely inspiration for the millions of U.S. Hispanics working on a New Year’s Resolution to eat more heart-healthy in 2019.

Study Findings Show Eating Fresh Avocados at Breakfast May Improve Heart Function

According to the National Institutes of Health, the high prevalence of heart disease among Hispanics is due in large part to risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, obesity, lack of physical activity, smoking and diabetes. As some of these risk factors can be prevented or managed with lifestyle changes, the Hass Avocado Board has a science research pipeline of ongoing clinical studies examining the relevant benefits of avocado consumption.

Researchers studied the results of 31 overweight, middle-aged adults eating one-half or a whole avocado as part of a breakfast meal in comparison to a control group starting the day with the same number of calories but a different ratio of carbohydrates to fat. Researchers found those eating avocado at breakfast experienced improved blood flow, vascular function, blood sugar levels and lipoprotein profiles, all key markers of heart health which in turn may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

The conclusions of the study align with the growing body of evidence supporting the heart health benefits of avocado but cannot be generalized to all populations. More clinical studies are underway to investigate the long term effects and relationship between avocado consumption and heart health as more research is needed.

“Just as Hispanics are pledging to find ways to start a more heart-healthy diet, I offer my clients an attainable, practical course of action: eat avocados at breakfast,” said Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, registered dietitian and Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy spokesperson. “Everyday heart-healthy eating plans can include fresh avocados as part of smoothies, breakfast toast and even pancakes as they provide naturally good fats and are sodium and cholesterol free.”

More than 25 easy avocado recipes certified by the American Heart Association are available in Spanish and English on SaboreaUnoHoy.com including delicious breakfast options like Avocado Berry Breakfast Smoothie, Avocado and Banana Overnight Oats and Gluten-Free Easy Chocolate Avocado Pancakes.

About the Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is an agriculture promotion group established in 2002 to promote the consumption of Hass Avocados in the United States. A 12-member board representing domestic producers and importers of Hass Avocados directs HAB’s promotion, research and information programs under supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States. In 2010, HAB established a nutrition research program to increase awareness and improve understanding of the unique benefits of avocados to human health. Visit SaboreaUnoHoy.com for bilingual recipes and articles on or related to fresh avocados, their nutrients and eating patterns that include them. Follow HAB on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.     

1. National Institutes of Health

Contact: Vickie Allande-Fite for Hass Avocado Board
[email protected] 
(310) 613-0937

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SOURCE Hass Avocado Board

Introducing the Revolutionary Brazilian Butt Lift Under Local Anesthesia (BBLULA) in New York City by bodySCULPT®: A Safer Alternative

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NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Renowned New York City cosmetic surgeons Drs. Christopher Chia and Spero Theodorou of bodySCULPT® invented a revolutionary technique called the awake Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), otherwise known as BBL under Local Anesthesia (BBLULA). BBLULA is an ingenious way to enjoy the faster recovery time associated with local anesthesia and gain the benefits of BBL without risks of general anesthesia. This technique and study was published in American society of Plastic Surgeons, a peer reviewed journal https://bit.ly/2CJzZQe .

Why is Brazilian Butt Lift Under Local Anesthesia (BBLULA) so revolutionary? According to Drs. Christopher Chia and Spero Theodorou, “The Brazilian Butt Lift Under Local Anesthesia retains all the benefits of traditional BBL without the risk of general anesthesia and the accidental injection of fat into the bloodstream.” The surgeons took their experience of over 5,000 awake liposuction cases and extended the technique to where patients can have the fat removed from undesired places and safely injected into the buttocks.

Traditional Brazilian Butt Lifts under general anesthesia have been reported to have the highest death rate (one in 3000) by far for any elective cosmetic procedure. While removing fat from unwanted areas prepared and injected to the buttocks and thighs, it was found to cause devastating consequences getting lodged in lungs, heart or other areas. These complications have been reported in US, around the globe and has been banned by British Plastic Surgery Society.

Since no general anesthesia is used in BBLULA, the patients are awake. Local anesthesia is then carefully injected into both the areas where fat is to be removed and used for numbing. In contrast to the asleep patient under general anesthesia who is completely non-responsive, the awake patient acts as the best possible monitor reducing the chances of complications.

Advantages of BBLULA:

  • No implant related risks
  • Minimal side effects
  • Minimal downtime
  • No hospital stay
  • Faster recovery
  • Minimal scarring and discomfort
  • Soft consistency of the skin

About bodySCULPT®  

bodySCULPT® (www.bodysculpt.com )  is a AAAASF-accredited practice with a state-of-the-art surgical center located on 128 Central Park South in Manhattan, New York.  The facility is led by plastic surgeons, Dr. Spero J. Theodorou and Dr. Christopher T. Chia.  Leaders in their field they have invented procedures from Brazilian Butt Lift under Local Anesthesia and the Scarless Arm Lift procedure. Contact bodySCULPT® at (212) 265 2724.

SOURCE bodySCULPT

Trucks Drive New Records and Acura Turns a Corner as American Honda Posts December Sales Increase

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TORRANCE, California, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda

Honda

Acura

Total

Cars

Trucks

Total

Cars

Trucks

Total

Cars

Trucks

155,115

64,860

90,255

138,341

60,872

77,469

16,774

3,988

12,786

+3.9%

+3.6%

+4.1%

+3%

+4.2%

+2.1%

+11.4%

-4.5%

+17.5%

 

“In 2018, we took advantage of the continued consumer shift toward light-trucks, contributing to another record year for our Honda and Acura light-truck business,“ said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “In addition to our light-truck success, our passenger car business also delivered another strong year, with Civic retaining its crown in 2018 as the best-selling retail compact car in America for nine years running and Accord commanding the highest transaction prices in the midsize segment. We remain bullish on the passenger car business and look forward to another great year in 2019 across our entire Honda and Acura lineups.”

Honda

BRAND REPORT

Sales Highlights

Model Notes

Honda finished 2018 on a strong note with both cars and trucks gaining in December, overcoming over four months of lost production due to a flood that shut the Celaya, Mexico auto plant to narrowly miss a new annual sales mark.

 

  • Truck sales set new monthly and annual records led by CR-V which set an all-time monthly record, with 42,079 units in December, a gain of 13.8%. Pilot set a new annual mark, eclipsing its previous record by over 7,000.
  • Accord jumped a strong 29.4% on 28,627 in sales for the month.
  • Electrified vehicle sales set new monthly and annual sales records with 6,899 December sales, the 6th straight month above 5,000 units.

Civic continues its dominance as the #1 retail car in America for a 3rd straight year and 9th straight year as the compact retail #1. 

 

Honda Pilot was the fastest growing SUV in segment in 2018, helping deliver a 4th straight year of record light truck sales to Honda.

 

Acura

BRAND REPORT

Sales Highlights

Model Notes

Acura was one of the few luxury brands to increase sales (+2.8%) in 2018, setting records for RDX and light trucks, leading to new market share and the brand’s first annual gain since 2014.

 

  • Acura trucks set a new monthly sales record, gaining 17.5% on 12,786 units
  • RDX gained 42.2% to set a new December mark on sales of 6,838 units, the model’s 7th consecutive monthly record and second best month in history.
  • MDX had December sales of 5,948 units, helping the model to its 7th straight year of 50,000+ annual sales.
  • ILX and RLX sedans gained in December, with ILX up 10.7% and RLX gaining 16.1% (its best month in 2018). 

Heading into December, RDX was the #1 retail-selling model in segment in 2018, the #2 top-selling luxury SUV and the #3 top-selling model in all of luxury.

 

ILX picked up more than 2 points of share in segment in 2018, while TLX outsold the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and key models from Lexus and Volvo.

 

American Honda Vehicle Sales for December 2018

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

December
2018

December
2017

DSR** %
Change

MoM %
Change

December
2018

December
2017

DSR** %
Change

YoY %
Change

American Honda Total

155,115

149,317

3.9%

3.9%

1,604,828

1,641,429

-2.5%

-2.2%

Total Car Sales

64,860

62,577

3.6%

3.6%

728,695

800,979

-9.3%

-9.0%

Total Truck Sales

90,255

86,740

4.1%

4.1%

876,133

840,450

3.9%

4.2%

Honda

Total Car Sales

60,872

58,399

4.2%

4.2%

684,853

752,558

-9.3%

-9.0%

Honda

Total Truck Sales

77,469

75,856

2.1%

2.1%

761,041

734,269

3.3%

3.6%

Acura

Total Car Sales

3,988

4,178

-4.5%

-4.5%

43,842

48,421

-9.8%

-9.5%

Acura

Total Truck Sales

12,786

10,884

17.5%

17.5%

115,092

106,181

8.0%

8.4%

* Total Domestic Car Sales

51,918

55,307

-6.1%

-6.1%

600,195

682,968

-12.4%

-12.1%

Honda Division

48,146

51,315

-6.2%

-6.2%

558,284

635,784

-12.5%

-12.2%

Acura Division

3,772

3,992

-5.5%

-5.5%

41,911

47,184

-11.5%

-11.2%

* Total Domestic Truck Sales

89,557

86,740

3.2%

3.2%

875,430

840,450

3.8%

4.2%

Honda Division

76,771

75,856

1.2%

1.2%

760,338

734,269

3.2%

3.6%

Acura Division

12,786

10,884

17.5%

17.5%

115,092

106,181

8.0%

8.4%

  Total Import Car Sales

12,942

7,270

78.0%

78.0%

128,500

118,011

8.5%

8.9%

Honda Division

12,726

7,084

79.6%

79.6%

126,569

116,774

8.0%

8.4%

Acura Division

216

186

16.1%

16.1%

1,931

1,237

55.6%

56.1%

  Total Import Truck Sales

698

0

0.0%

0.0%

703

0

0.0%

0.0%

Honda Division

698

0

0.0%

0.0%

703

0

0.0%

0.0%

Acura Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

   MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION

Honda Division Total

138,341

134,255

3.0%

3.0%

1,445,894

1,486,827

-3.1%

-2.8%

ACCORD

28,627

22,115

29.4%

29.4%

291,071

322,655

-10.1%

-9.8%

CIVIC

26,384

31,406

-16.0%

-16.0%

325,760

377,286

-13.9%

-13.7%

CLARITY

2,857

1,425

100.5%

100.5%

20,174

2,455

719.1%

721.8%

CR-Z

1

19

-94.7%

-94.7%

38

705

-94.6%

-94.6%

FIT

768

3,434

-77.6%

-77.6%

35,300

49,454

-28.9%

-28.6%

INSIGHT

2,235

0

0.0%

0.0%

12,510

3

415,541.7%

416,900.0%

CROSSTOUR

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

5

-100.0%

-100.0%

CR-V

42,079

36,983

13.8%

13.8%

379,013

377,895

-0.0%

0.3%

HR-V

6,313

7,543

-16.3%

-16.3%

85,494

94,034

-9.4%

-9.1%

ODYSSEY

10,512

9,874

6.5%

6.5%

106,327

100,307

5.7%

6.0%

PILOT

15,698

18,602

-15.6%

-15.6%

159,615

127,279

25.0%

25.4%

RIDGELINE

2,867

2,854

0.5%

0.5%

30,592

34,749

-12.2%

-12.0%

Acura Division Total

16,774

15,062

11.4%

11.4%

158,934

154,602

2.5%

2.8%

ILX

924

835

10.7%

10.7%

11,273

11,757

-4.4%

-4.1%

NSX

17

56

-69.6%

-69.6%

170

581

-70.8%

-70.7%

RLX / RL

216

186

16.1%

16.1%

1,931

1,237

55.6%

56.1%

TLX

2,831

3,101

-8.7%

-8.7%

30,468

34,846

-12.8%

-12.6%

MDX

5,948

6,076

-2.1%

-2.1%

51,512

54,886

-6.5%

-6.1%

RDX

6,838

4,808

42.2%

42.2%

63,580

51,295

23.5%

23.9%

Selling Days

26

26

307

306

*    Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

**   Daily Selling Rate

 

 

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Mazda Reports December and Full Year 2018 Sales Results

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IRVINE, California, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total December sales of 25,870 vehicles, a decrease of 3.8 percent compared to December 2017. With 26 selling days in December 2018, compared to 26 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 3.8 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Sales for 2018 totaled 300,325 vehicles an increase of 3.7 percent compared to 2017. There were 307 selling days in 2018, versus 306 in 2017, resulting in a full-year DSR increase of 3.4 percent.

KEY SALES NOTES:

  • While Mazda’s CX-line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, saw December sales decline by 6.5 percent to 18,955 vehicles, total sales of the three crossover vehicles finished the year up 15.3 percent, with 195,778 vehicles sold in 2018.
  • Sales of the Mazda6 totaled 2,357 in December, an increase of 32.7 percent compared to 2017. Mazda6 sales for 2018 reached 30,938 vehicles, a decrease of 7.4 percent compared to 2017.
  • The Mazda MX-5 Miata finished December up 3.7 percent, with 511 vehicles sold, while full-year sales of the two-seat roadster totaled 8,971, a decrease of 20.6 percent compared to 2017.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported December sales of 6,055 vehicles, an increase of 8 percent compared to December last year. MMdM saw record-setting sales in 2018 totaling 58,105 vehicles, an increase of 7 percent compared to last year.

2018 was an exciting year for Mazda, with many developments in North America. Major announcements included:

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

December

December

%

% MTD

December

December

%

% YTD

2018

2017

Change

DSR

2018

2017

Change

DSR

Mazda3

5,277

5,669

(6.9)%

(6.9)%

64,638

75,018

(13.8)%

(14.1)%

Mazda6

2,357

1,776

32.7%

32.7%

30,938

33,402

(7.4)%

(7.7)%

MX-5 Miata

511

493

3.7%

3.7%

8,971

11,294

(20.6)%

(20.8)%

CX-3

1,144

1,582

(27.7)%

(27.7)%

16,899

16,355

3.3%

3.0%

CX-5

13,741

14,097

(2.5)%

(2.5)%

150,622

127,563

18.1%

17.7%

CX-9

2,840

3,276

(13.3)%

(13.3)%

28,257

25,828

9.4%

9.0%

Total Vehicles

CARS

8,145

7,938

2.6%

2.6%

104,547

119,724

(12.7)%

(13.0)%

TRUCKS

17,725

18,955

(6.5)%

(6.5)%

195,778

169,746

15.3%

15.0%

TOTAL

25,870

26,893

(3.8)%

(3.8)%

300,325

289,470

3.7%

3.4%

Selling Days

26

26

307

306

 

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RMUI Lowers Tuition for Thousands of Students, Ranking Among Illinois’ Most Affordable Private Colleges

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RMUI aims to continue to support its students along their educational journeys with its new graduate school tuition reduction program and increased need-based awards.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Robert Morris University Illinois (RMUI) is offering thousands of dollars in graduate school tuition savings along with more undergraduate scholarship money for high-need students. The move is a first of its kind for graduate tuition at RMUI.

RMUI aims to continue to support its students along their educational journeys with its new graduate school tuition reduction program and increased need-based awards.

The Speed Ahead graduate tuition reduction program reduces tuition by 30 percent across all graduate school programs. For undergrads, RMUI is giving more need-based financial aid to new students with family incomes under $60,000. The two initiatives will create more opportunities and fewer financial barriers.

“Now more than ever, it’s important that cost for college should only be a consideration, not a crippling factor,” RMUI President, Mablene Krueger said. “Our new cost-savings initiatives will ultimately increase our accessibility and affordability, so we can support a greater number of students along their educational journeys.”

The savings will begin in February 2019 for graduate students and July 2019 for undergraduate students. For example, an incoming MBA graduate student will save $14,000 during the course of their graduate degree. Qualifying undergrads may receive up to $39,000 toward a bachelor’s degree in need-based aid awards, depending on Estimated Family Contribution, which is determined by FASFA.

“This is exciting because you don’t typically see initiatives take place like this at the graduate level in higher education,” RMUI’s Dean of Graduate Studies Dr. Kayed Akkawi said. “This proves RMUI’s commitment to instilling next-level readiness for its graduate and undergraduate students. This is a big win for higher education and students who choose RMUI.”

RMUI is currently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the most diverse university in the Midwest. The accolade can be partially credited to RMUI’s already affordable programs, which attract a diverse pool of candidates. A large portion of RMUI’s population are first-generation students who typically lack the family income needed to fund their education. RMUI’s tuition reduction and revamped scholarship model are all the more critical given America’s $1.5 trillion student loan debt crisis.

“I want to pursue a graduate degree because it opens so many opportunities,” RMUI senior, Jordan S. said, who is a business management student. “I will be the first in my family to graduate from college, so financially, it’s really difficult [to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees], but I’m in a better position to get both with RMUI’s help.”

With seven campuses across Illinois, RMUI remains committed to providing an experienced-focused education based on real-world curriculum to help all students get ahead of the curve with fewer financial burdens. To learn more about RMUI, visit speedahead.robertmorris.edu.

ABOUT ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS:
Robert Morris University Illinois is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-location institution offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs serving 3,500 students. Robert Morris University Illinois prepares students to be practitioners in their chosen fields, socially responsible to their communities and a foundation for their families. For more information, visit www.robertmorris.edu.

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Olives from Spain, ‘Small’ Allies to Include the Mediterranean Diet in 2019

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Fish with stuffed Olives

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olives are a nutritious, tasty and versatile food that transports us to the Mediterranean. After the usual excesses and copious meals of each Holiday season, Olives from Spain invites consumers to include this ingredient in the New Year to maintain a healthy and light diet.

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This fruit is capable of transforming boring dishes in original elaborations with an endless number of nuances even for the most demanding palates, since olives have the four basic flavors: acid, bitter, sweet and salty. In addition, 15 grams (five units) of olives -produced mostly in the Mediterranean countries of Europe– barely have 37 calories.

Table olives are also a natural source of vitamin E, without forgetting the tradition that surrounds this millennial ingredient of the Mediterranean Diet (Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity). Manzanilla, Hojiblanca, Queen, stuffed with Pimiento. Versatility is another of its attributes and it can be found in many varieties and formats: whole olives, sliced, pitted, stuffed and with hundreds of dressings.

Light and delicious recipes

Olives from Spain have delivered three delicious dishes to enjoy throughout this New Year 2019 using this food:

 About INTERACEITUNA and Olives from Spain

INTERACEITUNA is the Interprofessional Organization of Table Olive recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment that represents the whole sector producing, processing and marketing table olives. Created to implement different programs and activities of general interest, INTERACEITUNA promotes knowledge of Spanish table olives and carries out research and development related to production and production techniques. INTERACEITUNA has partnered with the European Union to promote this product.

@HaveanOliveDay

www.haveanoliveday.eu

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Fish with stuffed Olives

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“Cara a Cala,” Ismael Cala’s weekly interview show, is back

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Oscar D’León, the world’s leading sonero, will be the first guest. Available on YouTube beginning January 3, and soon afterwards on affiliated stations.

MIAMI, Jan. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The new season of Cara a Cala (‘Face to face with Cala’), Ismael Cala’s weekly interview show, will premiere on Thursday, January 3 via YouTube with a very special guest: Venezuelan Oscar D’León.

“Now I’m resuming my role as a communicator, and I’m going back to the television screen in a different and innovative format. This new season of Cara a Cala, in the best late-night show tradition, will be characterized by an inquisitive mischievousness that will transform this interview series into a profound conversation. It’s a program of intimate, moving and in-depth interviews, though very entertaining at the same time,” notes Ismael.

Each week a new Cara a Cala will air as a showcase for ordinary people with extraordinary lives.  The schedule for January will feature:

-January 3: Oscar D’León, Venezuelan musician
-January 10: Chiky Bom Bom, social media queen
-January 17: Dr. Guillermo Bello, chiropractic physician
-January 24: Alexis Valdés, Cuban comedian
-January 31: Ismael Cala will answer questions posed by Lorena Susso

Subscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ismaelcala

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

A life and business strategist, for five and a half years Ismael Cala was the host of CALA during prime time on CNN en Español.  A businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight bestsellers on themes of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including El poder de escuchar (‘The power of listening’), and Despierta con Cala (‘Wake up with Cala’). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969, and holds a degree in Art History from Oriente University.  He is the co-author of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy.  He graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto, and has a diploma from Seneca College in Television Production. He is President and founder of the Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

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