Orlando Leyba: Adorable

November 2, 2018

STAND-UP COMEDY SPECIAL PREMIERES EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO LATINO® FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH AT 9:30PM ET/PT

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Catch the hilarious Orlando Leyba in an all new, stand-up comedy special, Orlando Leyba: Adorable, premiering Friday, November 16th at 9:30pm ET/PT on HBO Latino®. After a whirlwind year performing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and appearing in HBO Latino®’s Entre Nos: Part 3, Orlando entertains audiences with his dynamic storytelling and undeniable likeability in this half-hour solo show. He has a knack for finding humor in just about anything that crosses his path, and his unique perspective and animated demeanor invites HBO audiences along for the fun ride of his life experiences.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8280053-hbo-latino-orlando-leyba-adorable/

“In the past year, HBO Latino has given a platform to up-and-coming comedians to showcase their talent with the Entre Nos series and we look forward to continuing to provide opportunities to unique and groundbreaking comedic talent on the network,” said Jackie Gagne, Vice President of Multicultural Marketing, HBO. The special will also be available on HBO NOW®, HBO GO®, HBO On Demand® and partners’ streaming platforms. Comedy fans can also catch up on Entre Nos: Part 1-4 and the extended one hour special, Entre Nos: The Series, available now on HBO platforms.

Orlando Leyba
Orlando Leyba is an American stand-up comedian who connects with diverse audiences through his unique life experience, and perspective as a domesticated man. With his animated demeanor, Orlando entertains the audiences through his dynamic storytelling and undeniable likeability allowing them to come along for the fun ride of his life experiences. He has been working hard, making his mark on the comedy scene. Orlando was a finalist in NBC’s Stand-Up Showcase, The Laughing Skull Comedy Fest, and BigSky Comedy Fest. He’s also become a regular at other comedy festivals and clubs throughout the U.S and Canada.

About HBO Latino®
HBO Latino is a dedicated Spanish-language premium channel that delivers compelling and culturally-relevant programming to the U.S. Latino audience. Exclusive to the channel are award-winning Original Series from Latin America, Spanish language films from the U.S., Latin America, Spain and the Caribbean, Latin music concerts and artist specials, original comedy shows and more. Additionally, HBO Latino offers the latest Hollywood movies and HBO original programming from the network’s main channel in Spanish. HBO Latino is included free with an HBO subscription. HBO Latino content can also be accessed on HBO GO®, HBO NOW®, HBO On Demand®, and affiliate portals.

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Ultra Tainment Premieres Four Biographical Documentaries on Today’s Biggest Musical Icons

November 2, 2018

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Throughout November, Ultra Tainment, the HD Spanish-language pop culture channel, will feature the inside scoop on some of today’s biggest stars, every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Each documentary will showcase music icons including Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, revealing personal confessions and the sacrifices they’ve made on the way to stardom.

“This month we are not only celebrating the wonderful careers of four international superstars, we are also looking to inspire a whole new generation of artists and musicians,” stated Jesús Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “We hope that each one of these stories captures the imagination of our audience and helps them believe in themselves and motivates them to always follow their dreams.”

Despite coming from different backgrounds, all four superstars share one thing in common: each of them has redefined what it means to be an international icon. Premiering this month on Ultra Tainment are:

Beyoncé: Detrás del Glamour
Described as the most important and compelling popular musician of the 21st century, Beyoncé has become a role model and inspiration to millions of fans across the globe. With a total of 22 Grammy Awards as a solo artist and with Destiny’s Child, “Queen B” is the second-most awarded woman in Grammy history.

Justin Timberlake: El Hombre del Momento
From his beginnings at the Mickey Mouse Club, to his tenure as one of the lead vocalists of NSYNC, and now as one of the most acclaimed solo artists in the industry, “JT” is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-around entertainers in the history of show business. Some critics have even called him the best male pop star of the 21st century.

Lady Gaga: The Art of Music
Gaga’s fans call her “Mother Monster”, and she often refers to them as “Little Monsters”. Known for her unconventional and provocative work, as well as visual experimentation and incredible vocal talent, Lady Gaga has been often regarded as a trailblazer for utilizing controversy to bring attention to various issues, including depression and LGBT rights.

Miley Cyrus: Unleashed, Miley Cyrus Sin Restricciones
The daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley became a teen idol starring as the character Miley Stewart on the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana. Since then, her career has skyrocketed, earning three No. 1 albums on the US Billboard 200. She is an outspoken animal rights advocate and adopted a vegan lifestyle in 2013.

Ultra Tainment is owned and operated by Olympusat Inc., and it’s currently available on Claro, Hotwire Communications and VEMOX™. For more information on Ultra Tainment’s programming please visit ultratainmenttv.com 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 – Media Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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

November 2, 2018

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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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SOURCE Olympusat, Inc.

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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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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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SOURCE Mazda North American Operations

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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SOURCE AARP and the Ad Council

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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SOURCE Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial

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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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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