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Mazda Reports October Sales Results

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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 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)

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

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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.

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“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

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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.

Bestseller Santo remedio ahora ilustrado y a todo color.

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

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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.

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

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.                                

  1. Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
  2. US Department of Health and Human Services
  3. Nutrition Journal

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

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

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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.

ABOUT TAS

TAS is an independent organization within the IRS that can help protect your taxpayer rights. We can offer you help for free if your tax problem is causing a hardship or if you’ve tried but haven’t been able to resolve your problem with the IRS. If you qualify for our assistance, we will do everything possible to help you. Visit TaxpayerAdvocate.irs.gov or call 1-877-777-4778. For more information, go to TaxpayerAdvocate.irs.gov or irs.gov/advocate. You can get updates on tax topics at facebook.com/YourVoiceAtIRS, Twitter.com/YourVoiceatIRS, and YouTube.com/TASNTA.

Taxpayer Advocate Service Media Relations Office
Taxpayer Advocate Service Media Contact: 202.317.3243
https://taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us
Public Contact: 202-317-6802

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

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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

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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.

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)

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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Target Ushers in the Holidays with Reveal of Black Friday Deals, New “Skip-the-Line” Mobile Checkout Technology and Season-Long Savings

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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today is celebrating the kickoff to the holiday shopping season with the reveal of its highly anticipated Black Friday ad, with select deals available today only. Additionally, team members at Target stores across the country can now use their handheld devices to offer guests speedy, convenient checkout service from anywhere in the store. Guests also can save all season long with the return of Target’s popular Weekend Deals beginning Saturday, Nov. 10 through Saturday, Dec. 15, and on hundreds of deals everyday with Cartwheel, including daily deals on popular toys and brands kids love through November.

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“We know many of our guests look forward to our Black Friday deals every year, and today, they can start shopping and save big on some of the hottest items of the season,” says Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “Combined with the unmatched easy ways to shop with us – including new mobile technology that allows guests to skip the line for an even more convenient checkout – we’re confident guests will save time and money, and experience the joy of the season by choosing Target.”

New Mobile Technology Offers Faster, “Skip-the-Line” Checkout
New mobile checkout is now available at all Target stores nationwide, offering guests an even more convenient experience when shopping at Target, especially during the busy holiday season. Using specially-equipped handheld devices, team members simply scan any item in a guest’s basket or shopping cart and accept payment by credit card on the spot from anywhere in the store. During peak events like Black Friday, team members will be located in the busiest areas of the store, such as Electronics. This checkout technology is the latest feature built by Target’s technology team to make shopping easier for guests. Last year, Target introduced technology that allows team members to place Target.com orders for guests directly from the sales floor and have the purchases shipped to their doorstep.

Select Black Friday Deals Available Today
Beginning today, guests will find the lowest prices of the season on select items in Target’s Black Friday ad, which can be viewed at Target.com/Black Friday. For guests who want to get a jump-start on holiday shopping, Target is offering select Black Friday deals across toys, electronics, home and more, in stores and on Target.com today only. Deals are available in all stores until they close today, Nov. 1, and on Target.com until 11:59 p.m. PST. Hot deals from Target’s Black Friday ad include:

  • Electronics, Entertainment, Toys and Baby
    • More than 15 TVs under $300 and the lowest price ever on an Element 55″ Smart UHD TV, $199.99, giving guests $180 in savings (Reg. $379.99).
    • Lowest price of the season on top-selling video games such as Madden 19, Destiny 2, NBA 2K19 and FIFA 19, $29.99 (Reg. $59.99).
    • Lowest price of the season on Xbox One S 1TB console with wireless controller and digital downloadable game, $199.99, plus $20 Target GiftCard, giving guests $120 in savings (Reg. $299.99).
    • 50 percent off select games and puzzles.
    • Guest-favorite, giant 3-foot plush bear or dog, in stores only, $10.
    • VTech digital video baby monitor, $69.99, giving guests $70 in savings (Reg. $139.99).
  • Home, Apparel and Beauty
    • Popular items including the lowest price ever on the Instant Pot 7-in-1 Duo 6-qt. pressure cooker, $69.95, plus guests receive a $10 Target GiftCard (Reg. $99.95) and Target-exclusive, Keurig K-Mini single-serve coffee maker, $49.99, nearly 40 percent off (Reg. $79.99).
    • Great deals for the entire family, like tees starting at $3, sleepwear at $5 and sweaters at $10.
    • Grab-and-go gifts, including women’s gloves for $1 and cozy socks for $5.
    • Buy-one-get-one 50 percent off on hundreds of beauty, cosmetic and personal care gift sets.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday Savings
There are many ways for guests to take advantage of Target’s Black Friday deals. For those who prefer to shop online, the Black Friday deals go live early in the morning of Thanksgiving on Target.com. For the millions of guests who love to make shopping part of their holiday tradition, stores will be open at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving until 1 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, and open again on Friday morning at 7 a.m. For guests who want to score Black Friday deals but prefer to pick them up later, Order Pickup will be available for select items on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, and for the first time, Drive Up, a free, same-day service enabling guests to order in the Target app and have their items brought to their car, will be available on Black Friday.

Guests who shop Black Friday deals at Target will get an added bonus: When they spend $50 in store or online or scan the wallet feature in the Target app in stores on Friday, Nov. 23, guests will receive a coupon for 20 percent off a future holiday shopping trip, redeemable from Nov. 27 through Dec. 8.

Also, to help guests prepare for their Black Friday shopping, once again this year, Target will offer localized store maps in the Target app. These maps clearly identify where specific Black Friday deals are located within each Target store, allowing guests to effectively plan their shopping trip. Guests can access a map for their local Target store beginning Sunday, Nov. 18.

REDcard Early Access Sale
For REDcard holders, Target will offer a special perk by making more than 100 Black Friday deals available on Target.com and in the Target app early on Wednesday, Nov. 21. As always, REDcard holders receive an additional five percent off all purchases. Order Pickup and Drive Up are available for select REDcard Early Access Sale items.

More Ways to Save All Season Long
But the savings don’t stop there. Target is bringing back its popular Weekend Deals, when twice as many guests shop compared to the average weekday. Target introduced Weekend Deals last year, offering guests meaningful discounts on the items they shop for most during the season, like holiday gifts and home items to decorate and prep for gatherings with family and friends. The special deals are available in stores and online beginning Saturday, Nov. 10. Details about each week’s upcoming Weekend Deals will be revealed on Wednesdays throughout the season on A Bullseye View.

Target also offers hundreds of deals everyday with Cartwheel, including daily deals on popular products and brands for kids from Nov. 1 through Nov. 21. Today, more than 30 million guests use Cartwheel, and since its inception in 2013, guests have saved more than $1.3 million.

About Target Corporation
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at more than 1,800 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. For the latest store count or for more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.

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Suave and Fisher House Foundation Announce Partnership in Support of Military and Veterans’ Families

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Many medical experts believe that having family close by can help patients heal faster. However, when American service members and veterans need medical care far from home, it can be costly to have their families close to them. For 80 years, Suave has valued the importance of family and believes that certain things should be accessible to every American family – whether that’s the products you buy or something as important as having your family with you in a time of need.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8407851-suave-fisher-house-military-veterans-families/

That’s why Suave is supporting Fisher House, a Foundation that provides “a home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes provide temporary free lodging, so families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis. Since its inception in 1990, the Fisher House program has served over 350,000 families, saving them over $407 million that would have otherwise been spent on lodging and transportation to keep their families together during a medical emergency.

To raise awareness for the unique challenges some military and veterans’ families face, Suave and Fisher House Foundation have co-created this video with three awe-inspiring service members and their families, who have volunteered to share their experiences.

“Fisher Houses are built on partnerships and partnership begins with community,” said Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation.  “It’s what we do together that makes the greatest impact, and just like Fisher House, Suave puts family first. We couldn’t be happier to have them as a partner in this worthy cause.”  

In addition to educating others about the incredible work that Fisher House Foundation is doing to help the military and veteran community, Suave will donate $1 for every purchase of limited-edition packs sold and $1 for every specially-marked coupon redeemed from October 14, 2018 through November 18, 2018, with a goal of donating $1 million.*

“We were inspired by all of the incredible work Fisher House does for our service members and their families which compelled us to get involved,” said Piyush Jain, General Manager, VP Hair Care at Unilever. “Suave stands behind the belief that good quality should be accessible to every American family and we feel it’s wrong for this community to struggle in order to have family with them at a time of need. We are so proud to be able to join Fisher House in this mission.”

Together with Suave and Fisher House, you can join in helping to keep military and veterans’ families together during times of medical crises.  Learn more and find out how to get involved in our efforts at Suave.com today.

About Suave
For 80 years, Suave has been committed to creating high quality products for consumers that work as well as high-end premium brands. The brand’s commitment to great quality at a great price is why nearly half of American households choose Suave, and what has made it one of America’s top selling hair care brands. For more information, visit www.suave.com

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care and Refreshment products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2016.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan commits to:

  • Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
  • Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
  • Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2016  and 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
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About Fisher House Foundation
Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment.  These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital it serves. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths.  Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room and an inviting living room.  Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee.  Since inception, the program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $400+ million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation.

Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge.  The Foundation also manages a grant program that supports other military charities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses and children of fallen and disabled veterans. www.fisherhouse.org

* with a minimum donation of $200k

Contact:
Emily Ohrnberger
Edelman
[email protected]
212-704-8181

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