Gran Cine premieres comedies El Muerto Cuenta su Historia and El Derechazo

November 2, 2018

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gran Cine, Olympusat’s commercial-free contemporary Spanish-language network announced the addition of two comedic movie premieres from Argentina and Chile.

On Nov. 4 at 10 p.m. EST, fans from all over the country will have the opportunity to tune into El Muerto Cuenta su Historia, a sensual comedy that blends suspense, horror and action. This Argentinian film follows a sisterhood of Celtic goddesses keen on world domination and establishing a universal matriarchy. Using their mind-control powers and posing as mortal women, these goddesses are turning every sexist man they encounter into a mindless slave. Directed by Fabián Forte, El Muerto Cuenta su Historia features a talented cast led by Diego Gentile, Damián Dreizik and Moro Anghileri.

Then on Nov. 25 at 10 p.m. EST, Gran Cine will feature the network premiere of El Derechazo, a political comedy that portrays a satirical interpretation of the 2013 Chilean presidential elections, the year in which the two major candidates were women. Directed by Lalo Prieto, El Derechazo features acclaimed performances by renowned Chilean actors Diego Muñoz, Isidora Urrejola and Marcial Tagle.

“We are excited to add such fast-paced and entertaining comedies to our powerful lineup of Spanish and Latin American movies,” stated Jesús Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “This month, we are celebrating empowered women, showcasing two films featuring strong female leads, including a Chilean comedy based on the year two women vied to become president of one of the healthiest economies in Latin America.”

Gran Cine is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Liberty, RCN, Verizon FiOS and VEMOX™.

For more information on Gran Cine’s programming, including tune in dates and times, please visit grancine.tv and vemox.com.

About Olympusat, Inc. (www.olympusat.com)

Based in West Palm Beach, FL, Olympusat, Inc. is one of the largest independent media corporations specializing in ownership, distribution, production and technical services. The company has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 60+ HD Spanish and English-language television networks, among them the top-rated Spanish-language movie channel Cine Mexicano, the popular Ultra HD Plex, and a distinctive religious channels and Specialty Suite representing some of the biggest networks in the industry. Recently Olympusat has launched VEMOX, the white label OTT TV Everywhere B2B solution, available for download in Apple Store (iOS), Google Play Store (Android), Apple TV, Xbox One, and Samsung Smart TVs.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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Trucks and Electrified Vehicles Spark Strong October Sales for American Honda

November 1, 2018

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The Acura RDX set a new October sales mark, jumping 75 percent as it fueled record Acura October truck sales. Overall, the Acura brand gained 7.3 percent for the month versus October of last year.

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
122,182	54,865	67,317	108,558	51,389	57,169	13,624	3,476	10,148
-4.1%	-14.5%	+6.5%	-5.3%	-14.8%	+5.1%	+7.3%	-10.4%	+15.1%

“With production across our entire Honda and Acura lineups in alignment to meet true consumer demand, we continue to achieve steady and sustainable results as we enter the final two months of the year,” said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division.

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
The Honda brand enjoyed its 4^th best October sales month of all time as trucks again led Honda sales gains, while cars were quietly stealing the show as electrified vehicle sales defied gravity and Accord continued to gain momentum. Honda trucks gained 5.1% on sales of 57,169, a new October record: Pilot set a new October mark, gaining 31.1% on sales of 13,479. Odyssey sales rose 15.1% on sales of 8,403. CR-V sales totaled 27,825 for a gain of 0.2%. Electrified vehicle sales totaled 6,315 in October, setting a second consecutive best-ever monthly record while recording a 4^th consecutive month of sales over 5,000 units.			Civic is on track to be America’s #1 retail car for the third straight year, far ahead of the competition and earning more Millennial buyers than any other car in America.
			Odyssey is the #1 retail-selling minivan in America in 2018, demonstrated in part by having the highest average transaction price in the segment.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
The Acura RDX nearly eclipsed its best-ever month (June 2018) as it continues to bring the heat to one of the industry’s hottest segments, helping the brand to a 7.3% gain and trucks to a new record in October. RDX sales leaped 75.3%, posting total sales of 6,193 for a best October and second best month ever. Acura trucks set a new October sales record, rising 15.1% on sales of 10,148 vehicles. Sales of the gateway model ILX topped 1,000 units for a 3% gain just as the redesigned and lower-priced 2019 model has begun arriving in Acura showrooms.			Led by the all-new 2019 RDX and MDX A-Spec, Acura is on-track to have the brand’s best SUV sales year ever.
			Acura is one of only two top-5 luxury brands with an increase in retail sales through the end of September.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for October 2018
				Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
				October 2018	October 2017	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	October 2018	October 2017	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total			122,182	127,353	-7.8%	-4.1%	1,329,179	1,358,956	-2.6%	-2.2%
	Total Car Sales			54,865	64,162	-17.8%	-14.5%	610,483	677,343	-10.2%	-9.9%
	Total Truck Sales			67,317	63,191	2.4%	6.5%	718,696	681,613	5.0%	5.4%
	Honda Total Car Sales			51,389	60,283	-18.0%	-14.8%	574,309	636,700	-10.2%	-9.8%
	Honda Total Truck Sales			57,169	54,372	1.1%	5.1%	626,763	595,432	4.9%	5.3%
	Acura Total Car Sales			3,476	3,879	-13.8%	-10.4%	36,174	40,643	-11.3%	-11.0%
	Acura Total Truck Sales			10,148	8,819	10.6%	15.1%	91,933	86,181	6.3%	6.7%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales			44,202	58,334	-27.1%	-24.2%	505,340	572,628	-12.1%	-11.8%
			Honda Division	40,865	54,554	-28.0%	-25.1%	470,722	532,907	-12.0%	-11.7%
			Acura Division	3,337	3,780	-15.1%	-11.7%	34,618	39,721	-13.2%	-12.8%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales			67,317	63,191	2.4%	6.5%	718,696	681,613	5.0%	5.4%
			Honda Division	57,169	54,372	1.1%	5.1%	626,763	595,432	4.9%	5.3%
			Acura Division	10,148	8,819	10.6%	15.1%	91,933	86,181	6.3%	6.7%
	Total Import Car Sales			10,663	5,828	75.9%	83.0%	105,143	104,715	0.0%	0.4%
			Honda Division	10,524	5,729	76.6%	83.7%	103,587	103,793	-0.6%	-0.2%
			Acura Division	139	99	35.0%	40.4%	1,556	922	68.1%	68.8%
	Total Import Truck Sales			0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Honda Division	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	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			108,558	114,655	-9.0%	-5.3%	1,201,072	1,232,132	-2.9%	-2.5%
		ACCORD		23,778	26,740	-14.5%	-11.1%	239,077	277,542	-14.2%	-13.9%
		CIVIC		22,450	30,319	-28.8%	-26.0%	277,486	314,699	-12.2%	-11.8%
		CLARITY		2,100	34	5,838.9%	6,076.5%	15,414	566	2,612.7%	2,623.3%
		CR-Z		1	18	-94.7%	-94.4%	36	669	-94.6%	-94.6%
		FIT		920	3,172	-72.1%	-71.0%	33,854	43,221	-22.0%	-21.7%
		INSIGHT		2,140	0	0.0%	0.0%	8,442	3	280,200.8%	281,300.0%

		CROSSTOUR		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	5	-100.0%	-100.0%
		CR-V		27,825	27,773	-3.7%	0.2%	305,446	308,706	-1.4%	-1.1%
		HR-V		4,961	6,304	-24.3%	-21.3%	74,940	80,338	-7.1%	-6.7%
		ODYSSEY		8,403	7,301	10.7%	15.1%	87,692	82,610	5.7%	6.2%
		PILOT		13,479	10,285	26.0%	31.1%	133,380	94,488	40.6%	41.2%
		RIDGELINE		2,501	2,709	-11.2%	-7.7%	25,305	29,285	-13.9%	-13.6%

	Acura Division Total			13,624	12,698	3.2%	7.3%	128,107	126,824	0.6%	1.0%
		ILX		1,056	1,025	-0.9%	3.0%	9,298	10,098	-8.3%	-7.9%
		NSX		18	87	-80.1%	-79.3%	140	442	-68.4%	-68.3%
		RLX / RL		139	99	35.0%	40.4%	1,556	922	68.1%	68.8%
		TLX		2,263	2,668	-18.4%	-15.2%	25,180	29,181	-14.0%	-13.7%

		MDX		3,955	5,287	-28.1%	-25.2%	41,142	43,469	-5.7%	-5.4%
		RDX		6,193	3,532	68.6%	75.3%	50,791	42,712	18.5%	18.9%

	Selling Days			26	25			256	255


	* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & globally-sourced parts
	** Daily Selling Rate

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Mazda Reports October Sales Results

November 1, 2018

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., 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 www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total October sales of more than 18,000 vehicles, a decrease of 10 percent compared to October 2017. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through October saw an increase of 5 percent, with more than 253,000 vehicles sold. With 26 selling days in October 2018, versus 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 13 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported best-ever October sales of more than 5,000 vehicles, an increase of 11 percent compared to October last year.

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.

	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	October	October	%	% MTD		October	October	%	% YTD
	2018	2017	Change	DSR		2018	2017	Change	DSR

Mazda3	4,093	4,534	(9.7)%	(13.2)%		53,387	58,529	(13.3)%	(22.1)%
Mazda6	1,856	2,125	(12.7)%	(16.0)%		22,597	26,939	(9.2)%	(18.4)%
MX-5 Miata	553	597	(7.4)%	(10.9)%		8,013	9,468	(23.4)%	(31.1)%
CX-3	1,052	1,278	(17.7)%	(20.8)%		14,767	11,806	14.8%	3.1%
CX-5	9,271	10,306	(10.0)%	(13.5)%		125,999	90,416	27.7%	14.7%
CX-9	1,848	1,971	(6.2)%	(9.8)%		23,032	18,203	15.6%	3.9%

Total Vehicles

CARS	6,502	7,257	(10.4)%	(13.8)%		89,997	94,946	(13.1)%	(21.9)%
TRUCKS	12,171	13,555	(10.2)%	(13.7)%		163,798	120,425	24.6%	11.9%

TOTAL	18,673	20,812	(10.3)%	(13.7)%		253,795	215,371	8.0%	(3.0)%


Selling Days	26	25				256	230

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1 in 5 Latinos in the U.S. are Unpaid Family Caregivers; AARP and the Ad Council Offer Support in New PSA Campaign

November 1, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nearly seven million Latinos in the U.S. provide unpaid care to an aging or older loved one. Many Latino family caregivers see caregiving responsibilities simply as something family members do for one another, and do not seek outside help. AARP and the Ad Council offer support with a new PSA campaign, encouraging Latino caregivers nationwide to access free Care Guides, self-care tips, planning resources, legal and financial guidance, and more.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8439551-ad-council-aarp-latino-family-caregivers-psa/

“Juggling work, personal and caregiving responsibilities can be highly stressful, often putting caregivers at risk for depression, anxiety and heart disease and financial challenges,” said Yvette Pena, AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Latino Audience Strategy. “It’s vital that Latino families not only recognize the role of family caregivers, but also have access to culturally relevant resources and support.”

Six in 10 family caregivers juggle caregiving responsibilities with full- or part-time jobs. That rate is even higher among Latino caregivers: nearly seven in 10 work an average of 36 hours per week outside the home, and one in four provide more than 40 hours of care each week. Family caregivers spend an average of $6,954 a year — nearly 20 percent of their income — on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving. Latino and low-income family caregivers spend even more with an average of $9,022, representing 44 percent of their total income per year.

“Caregivers dedicate so much of their time, energy and their hearts to making someone else’s life better. They’re an inspiration,” said Lisa Sherman, Ad Council President and CEO. “By bringing these incredible partners together to make such beautiful work, we can reach caregivers across the country to help them access the support they need and deserve.”

The new PSA campaign, created pro bono by the multicultural ad agency ALMA, reminds caregivers that getting support helps them provide the best care for their loved one — who, in many cases, once cared for them as a child. The TV spots depict poignant scenes of a father being a “hero” for his young daughter, and conclude with the line, “Your hero needs you now. And AARP is here to help.” The PSAs encourage viewers to visit AARP’s Family Caregiving Website at aarp.org/caregiving and aarp.org/cuidar.

“It is a real privilege for us at ALMA to develop the second iteration of the Caregiver Assistance campaign,” said Luis Miguel Messianu, CEO and Creative Chairman of ALMA. “‘Caregiving’ is part of our DNA and being able to flex the muscle of our emotional storytelling style on behalf of this cause is a real gift! We are extremely proud of this body of work.”

AARP and the Ad Council’s Caregiver Assistance campaign has garnered more than 30 million site visits and received more than $230 million in donated media since 2012. This is the second round of creative to focus on Latino caregivers; past efforts have also focused on general market, African-American, and male caregivers.

The Ad Council will distribute the PSAs to broadcast, radio, print, outdoor, and digital media outlets nationwide, where they will run exclusively in donated time and space, per the Ad Council’s model. Social media creative will also soon debut on Facebook, courtesy of Facebook’s donated media support for the Ad Council.

AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.

Ad Council
The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.

ALMA
ALMA, a leading multicultural advertising agency founded in 1994, has an unorthodox creative culture, anchored on the pillars of curiosity, collaboration and accountability. Clients such as McDonald’s, Sprint, State Farm, Tobacco Free Florida, The Clorox Company, Netflix, and others chose ALMA for its creative excellence and expertise in multicultural marketing. Alma’s team hails from 28 different nationalities, and together they have won 22 Cannes Lions as well as Effie, ANA, One Show, Clio, and New York Festival awards.

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Sacred Remedy, one of the best-selling Spanish-language books in the United States, now in a full-color illustrated edition

November 1, 2018

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Bestseller Santo remedio ahora ilustrado y a todo color.

MIAMI, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After the success of Sacred Remedy—with more than 100,000 copies sold in just one year in the US—Dr. Juan Rivera presents the full-color edition of his bestseller Sacred Remedy: Illustrated Edition.

This book offers hundreds of home remedies that are backed by science to alleviate pain and illness, improve your health, and help you look and feel like new. With a direct, familiar approach, Dr. Juan explains why these remedies work and offers advice and precise instructions to help you benefit from them. Sacred Remedy: Illustrated Edition is a special collector’s edition and a reference book that will guide you to create these remedies at home.

A medical expert at Univision and the host of his own weekly program, Dr. Juan, which is broadcast nationwide, Dr. Juan is faithful to his commitment to the community and to improving the health of Hispanic people. “Every day I realize even more that, when it comes to our health and well-being, we are choosing a fusion between traditional medicine and alternative or natural medicine,” states Dr. Juan, who is also the author of the bestseller Improve Your Health Little By Little.

Sacred Remedy: Illustrated Edition was released on October 23, and has been published under Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial’s Aguilar mark, in collaboration with Univision Communications, Inc.

About the author:

Dr. Juan Rivera is a certified internist and cardiologist specialized in the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. He is also Univision’s main medical correspondent, where he presents Dr. Juan, a weekly one-hour television program that is broadcast on Wednesdays after the morning show Despierta América (Wake Up, America). He is the author of the bestsellers Improve Your Health Little By Little and Sacred Remedy.

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Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy® Launches Free Bilingual Wallet-Size Guide With Tips To Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes During National Diabetes Awareness Month

November 1, 2018

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Guide Shows How Fresh Avocados May Help Reduce the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To kick off National Diabetes Awareness Month, Aguacates Frescos-Saborea Uno Hoy unveils a free, printable, wallet-size guide designed to share tips and inspiration on how healthy and delicious fresh avocados with their good source of fiber can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, as part of a diet rich in healthy foods containing fiber. With diabetes at epidemic levels amongst U.S. Hispanics, the resource is now available in English and Spanish at SaboreaUnoHoy.com/diabetescard to empower easy access to insights on how good nutrition promotes healthy living and can lower risk factors. Health professionals can also request hard copies for their patients.

The CDC predicts that more than 50% of all Hispanics will develop type 2 diabetes during their lifetime and points to modest weight loss as helpful to prevent or delay the disease by nearly 60% in people at risk (prediabetes).¹

“There is a high percentage of obesity among U.S. Hispanics,² creating a high risk for type 2 diabetes. Access to free resources like this in Spanish and English is a big benefit for families and health care providers,” said Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, registered dietitian and Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy spokesperson. “A winning strategy in the fight against diabetes is to educate that every bite counts. Smart choices like fresh avocados are delicious, filling and help keep us healthy.”

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes making small dietary shifts to work towards an overall healthy eating pattern since changing eating habits can be hard. Easy to print, fold and keep handy, the colorful guide helps keep top-of-mind that delicious options like fresh avocados are good sources of fiber, adding bulk to a diet and promoting feeling fuller faster. Healthy and versatile, avocados are also cholesterol- and sodium-free and fit in a reduced-calorie diet when eaten in place of other fats.

People at risk for diabetes and people already with diabetes also need to watch their blood sugar levels. Avocados are a delicious, sugar-free addition to any meal. And a recent study published in the Nutrition Journal and funded by the Hass Avocado Board found that simply adding or substituting one-half of an avocado at mealtime may help weaken the rise in insulin 30 minutes after eating.³ In the study, 26 healthy overweight adults enjoyed a lunch either without avocado, with avocado added, or with avocado substituted for other meal components. Researchers found that the peak rise in insulin levels 30 minutes after the start of the meal with avocado substituted was significantly weakened (37 percent) compared to eating a meal without avocado. And, blood insulin remained significantly lower for the next 3 hours. When one-half of an avocado was simply added to the meal, the peak rise in insulin levels was significantly weakened by 22 percent. The results provide promising clues and a basis for future research to determine avocados’ effect on glucose and insulin response.

Aguacates Frescos – Saborea Uno Hoy offers additional free resources in Spanish and English including the healthy, easy-to-follow recipes showcased throughout the guide like this tasty and Heart Healthy Turkey Torta with Spicy Avocado Salsa.

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.

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

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(Español) Es hora. Cambie las baterías de sus alarmas detectoras de humo y monóxido de carbono

November 1, 2018

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

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Taxpayer Advocate Service Announces Launch Of Tax Reform Website In Spanish; Focuses On Helping Taxpayers As Tax Season Approaches

November 1, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) today announced the launch of Cambios en la Reforma de Impuestos, the Spanish-language version of the Taxpayer Advocate Service’s recently launched Tax Reform Changes website. The site was created to assist Spanish-speaking taxpayers as the new filing season draws near.

Cambios en la Reforma de Impuestos is unique in that it addresses the most common 2017 IRS Form 1040, US Individual Income Tax Return topics on a line-by-line basis and whether the tax law has changed or not. Site users can simply select a specific line on the IRS Form 1040, or select a certain topic of interest, to view explanations and scenarios describing how the new law may impact them.

Visitors to the site can also sign up to receive email notifications in Spanish or English as the website is updated with new tax law information. The site is updated frequently and many new topics have been added since the English-language version of the site was launched earlier this year.

GOAL OF SPANISH-LANGUAGE SITE IS TO SUPPORT EVEN MORE TAXPAYERS

In light of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), TAS launched the website to help taxpayers understand how the new tax law may change their future tax filings and help them prepare for the changes. Tax Reform Changes lists key tax return items under current law (2017), shows which ones have been impacted by the TCJA, and illustrates how the changes will be reflected on tax year 2018 returns filed in 2019.

“With the tax season quickly approaching, TAS wants to make sure as many taxpayers as possible understand how the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act law may change their tax filings and help them plan for these changes,” said Nina Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA).

Taxpayers, businesses or associations involved in helping Spanish-speaking taxpayers are encouraged to visit the site and then spread the word about Cambios en la Reforma de Impuestos to others who may find it helpful. Anyone seeking to understand federal income taxes and the ramifications of tax law changes in Spanish will find the information useful.

SPANISH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF SITE WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO INFORMATION

The new site is mobile-friendly and is designed so everyone can easily see what items have and have not been changed. Just in time for the upcoming tax season, the site describes how the new changes that took effect for 2018 will be reflected on individual tax returns filed in early 2019. The site is beneficial to everyone who either files a tax return, helps others to file taxes in some way, or even those who provide financial advice based on the changing tax laws. A preview of the site is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAvN80VjWuA.

In addition, the Taxpayer Advocate Service website has detailed information and products, in Spanish, related to the new site, along with a Spanish-language article that describes Cambios en la Reforma de Impuestos and its importance. Tax professionals can use the article to promote the site as a valuable resource to their Spanish-speaking clients.

The IRS is still in the process of issuing guidance on some tax reform issues. The website has been designed to incorporate updated information as it becomes available. So you, your family, friends, and other taxpayers can sign up to receive alerts to stay informed of new tax reform information as it is added. Simply select the purple Subscribe button at the top of the site.

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PayJoy Raises $20 Million In Debt Financing From Arc Labs To Bring Smartphones And Credit To The Underbanked In Mexico

November 1, 2018

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today PayJoy, a company leading credit access in emerging markets via smartphone financing, signs a $20 million debt-financing deal with Arc Labs, a venture partner to innovative companies serving the underbanked. PayJoy’s patented, pay-as-you-go financing system helps consumers with not only mobile device financing, but also unsecured lending, by using a customer’s phone for underwriting data and as collateral. PayJoy will use the funding from Arc Labs to spread financial inclusion and alternative financing options nationwide in Mexico.

PayJoy invented pay as you go mobile financing with its proprietary Checkout tool which underwrites the underbanked, and Lock technology which blocks access to apps on a phone, except for emergency calls, when a customer does not make a payment.

PayJoy is taking the entry point to economic inclusion with a smartphone one step further by inventing the phone equity line: after paying-off a smartphone with PayJoy, they often qualify for an additional $100 loan collateralized by the device. Also, paid up underbanked customers usually attain an average credit score of 615 points, enough to apply and get approved for a credit card. PayJoy therein establishes a process to create financial identities and entrance to the formal financial sector for the base of the pyramid worldwide.

“We’re excited to be partnering with PayJoy, and believe their unique technology will democratize access to smartphones by providing financing to borrowers previously excluded from the banking system,” said James Sagan, Arc Labs Managing Partner. “We’re honored to be working with the entire PayJoy team in achieving this important mission.”

PayJoy plans to make its credit access ubiquitous in Mexico, where it currently offers its own monthly payment plans and third-party licensing in 31 out of 32 states and 1600 active merchants. The funding will help close the final gap in Mexico where 60 percent of the population lacks a bank account and only 13 percent have established credit.

“Fundraising is truly one of the hardest aspects of our business. You need to find the right investor, and that is often not only one who is comfortable with our metrics and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), but also one that shares the company’s mission,” said Mauricio Cordero, General Manager, Latin America. “We found that partner in Arc Labs and hope we can continue growing together and creating synergies for many years.”

For more information, please visit payjoy.com/

About PayJoy: PayJoy’s mission is to make smartphones affordable worldwide through a unique technology that enables people who lack credit to purchase their first smartphone on a weekly or monthly installment plan. Today, PayJoy’s secure locking technology and proprietary data science deliver affordable smartphone financing to underbanked segments worldwide. PayJoy maintains the long-term goal of reaching 1 billion people in emerging markets. PayJoy is a team of 75 people with premier tech and lending experience from Stanford, MIT, Wharton, Google, Facebook, Amazon, PIMCO, McKinsey, Prosper, and Merrill Lynch. PayJoy was founded in San Francisco and funded with over $50M in equity and debt capital from top fintech investors including Union Square Ventures.

About Arc Labs: Arc Labs is an early-stage credit fund based in San Francisco focused on providing creative debt capital to innovative technology-enabled startups. Arc Labs is headquartered in San Francisco and invests in North America, Latin America and Asia.

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The Holidays Begin Here at the Disneyland Resort with Seasonal Favorites Including Disney Festival of Holidays, ‘Believe … in Holiday Magic’ Fireworks Spectacular and More, Nov. 9, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019

November 1, 2018

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HOLIDAYS AT THE DISNEYLAND RESORT (Anaheim, Calif.) - The Holidays begin here at the Disneyland Resort, bringing seasonal magic to the Happiest Place on Earth Nov. 9, 2018, through Jan. 6, 2019. Guests will experience many classic holiday traditions, including “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, performed daily at Disneyland Park. (Matt Petit/Disneyland Resort)

ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov.1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At the Disneyland Resort, the Holidays begin here, bringing seasonal magic to the Happiest Place on Earth Nov. 9, 2018, through Jan. 6, 2019. Throughout the holiday season, traditions are shared, memories are made and the spirit of the season shines even brighter throughout the resort. The festivities include favorite holiday experiences and entertainment, including Disney Festival of Holidays and the “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular. The heartwarming Festival of Holidays, which honors the sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali and Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day, is celebrated at Disney California Adventure Park for an additional two days, running through Jan. 8, 2019.

Guests plan their seasonal visits year after year to experience beloved holiday traditions and all the festive cheer at Disneyland Resort, from snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., to glistening décor, Disney-themed treats, holiday entertainment and the one-of-a-kind transformations that create “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday.

At Disney California Adventure Park

Disney Festival of Holidays brings the spirit of the season to life through special entertainment, along with delicious food at the Festive Foods Marketplace, which features a mix of holiday dishes and beverages that bridge many diverse cultures and family traditions.

Festival of Holidays entertainment includes musical and dance performances by the mischievous Holiday Toy Drummers, Mostly Kosher, Blue13 Dance Company, The Sound, and the GRAMMY® Award-winning Mariachi Divas.

The Three Caballeros host the popular “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” street party celebration, featuring folklórico and samba dancers, live musicians, and Mickey and Minnie in their fiesta best.
Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival welcomes the adventurous and kindhearted Princess Elena of Avalor, her magical friend Skylar and royal dancers as they share the joy of the holidays in this charming musical celebration.
The residents of Cars Land decorate for the holidays, too. Each address along Route 66 – Flo’s V8 Café, Fillmore’s Taste-In, Cozy Cone Motel, Luigi’s Casa della Tires and more – gets a holiday makeover that reflects the personality of its “Cars” character resident. Plus, two attractions put the holiday cheer into overdrive, transforming into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.
Guests can enjoy special holiday-themed activities with Santa Claus and his sleigh full of mischievous elves at Santa’s Holiday Visit at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail through Dec. 24. From Dec. 25 through Jan. 6, guests may encounter Santa Goofy in this festive location.
When night falls, guests may stroll through the Grizzly Peak area to experience a magical touch of winter, with an occasional snowfall!
A dazzling, 50-foot Christmas tree adorns Carthay Circle along Buena Vista Street. The tree and surrounding buildings, inspired by Los Angeles as it appeared when Walt Disney arrived in the 1920s, are decorated with vintage-style ornaments.

At Disneyland Park

Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle enchants from day to night with its shimmering icicles and twinkling lights. After dark, “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular and its magical snowfall finale create lasting holiday memories.
Mickey, Minnie, Disney Princesses and Santa celebrate the season in “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, a daily procession with floats, music and marching “tin soldiers.”
Guests will be amazed by the 60-foot tall Christmas tree in Town Square, Main Street, U.S.A., a picturesque sight where friends and family gather to take holiday photos each year. This year, the tree includes new lighting and décor, with 3,500 multi-color lights, 1,500 Victorian-inspired ornaments and 100 faux candles that range from 12 to 22 inches tall.
Disneyland guests definitely will want to experience the popular seasonal transformations of these park attractions:

“it’s a small world” becomes “it’s a small world” Holiday with dolls and toys representing children around the world enjoying the distinctive holiday traditions of their countries.
Haunted Mansion becomes Haunted Mansion Holiday,* with Jack Skellington and his friends from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” causing a collision between Christmas and Halloween.

The Downtown Disney District shopping, dining and entertainment promenade and the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort also join the holiday festivities with twinkling lights and ornaments, holiday displays, special entertainment and holiday-inspired eats and treats.

For special holiday offers and bookings, please visit www.disneyland.com, and to give the gift of a Disneyland experience, visit www.disneyland.com/gifting.

*Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

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