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Central Park Tower, Tallest Residential Building In The World, Launches Sales

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Central Park Tower, Tallest Residential Building In The World, Launches Sales.

The Most Remarkable Residences Ever Sold in New York City

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationally acclaimed real estate development firm Extell Development Company announced today the launch of sales for the tallest residential building in the world. A beacon of glass and steel rising 1,550 feet on famed Billionaire’s Row in New York City, Central Park Tower will be one of the most prestigious addresses in the world. Offering endless views, exquisite architecture, gracious layouts and an unprecedented level of service, Central Park Tower will be the definitive New York skyscraper.

Central Park Tower, Tallest Residential Building In The World, Launches Sales.

“Over a decade of planning and collaboration with the world’s most talented architects, engineers and designers has resulted in Manhattan’s newest iconic structure,” said Gary Barnett, Founder and President of Extell Development Company. “Central Park Tower introduces a level of design, quality and service that hasn’t been seen before. This building will stand out in New York City history as the singular residential offering that redefined luxury living.”

The tower is located on West 57th Street, New York City’s most prestigious corridor, with Central Park directly to the north and the dynamic hub of Columbus Circle to the west. Extell pioneered what is now known as Billionaire’s Row with One57, the first supertall tower on 57th Street. Located above the Park Hyatt’s five-star flagship hotel, the record-breaking glass tower overlooking Central Park is home to the most expensive residence ever sold in New York City at $100.5 million.

Central Park Tower was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), a firm dedicated to the design of high-performance, energy-efficient, striking architecture on an international scale. AS+GG has collaborated with clients across the globe to design nine of the world’s tallest and highest-performing buildings. Currently, AS+GG is responsible for the design of the next world’s tallest building, Jeddah Tower now under construction in Saudi Arabia, as well Wuhan Greenland Center and Greenland Tower Chengdu, both currently under construction in China.

With their breadth of experience, AS+GG is uniquely suited to deliver an iconic, landmark building like Central Park Tower. The building’s façade distinguishes itself from its surroundings by combining elements of glass, satin-finished stainless steel, and light-catching vertical and horizontal details that accentuate the interplay of texture and light. At a height of 300 feet from the street, the tower cantilevers to the east, creating Central Park views for all north-facing residences.

The definitive aspects of living in Central Park Tower are the extraordinary views and floor plans. The grand living and entertaining spaces are strategically positioned in the corners of the residences to maximize multiple panoramas and citywide views. Structural elements are discreetly located between the residential units, resulting in floor-to-ceiling windows, unencumbered views and gracious layouts.

“One of the greatest responsibilities of architecture is to continue to elevate experiences yet create structures that are elegant and respectful,” said Gordon Gill of Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. “Central Park Tower was designed to take advantage of the spirit of the great city of New York and create an address worthy of its location on Billionaires Row and Central Park.”

The interiors of these grand residences are designed by Rottet Studio, whose credits include The Surrey Hotel in Manhattan, The St. Regis in Aspen, The Beverly Hills Hotel Presidential Bungalows and The River Oaks in Houston. Rottet’s interiors are marked by a distinguished level of detail and incorporating unique and custom finishes to create an unparalleled interior environment. Starting on the 32nd floor, the 179 ultra-luxury two-to-eight-bedroom residences range in size from 1,435 square feet to over 17,500 square feet.

Located within the tallest residential tower ever built will be one of the world’s most exclusive private clubs, Central Park Club.  The Club will offer approximately 50,000 square feet of thoroughly curated luxury amenities spread across three floors, each location providing a unique experience complemented by five-star service.

The first club level, located on the 14th floor, will feature a residents’ lounge with billiards, screening and function rooms. The centerpiece of this floor will be a 15,000-square-foot outdoor terrace with a spectacular 60-foot swimming pool, cabanas, bar, screening wall, food and beverage service, and an outdoor children’s playground. The health and wellness center on the 16th floor will include a 63-foot indoor swimming pool, state-of-the art fitness center, basketball court, regulation squash court, sauna, steam and treatment rooms. The Club will culminate on the 100th floor at an elevation of over 1,000 feet. The plans for this remarkable space are yet to be revealed.

At the base of the building will be the new 320,000-square-foot, seven-story Nordstrom NYC Flagship store that represents the company’s biggest and best statement of the brand. After a 30-year search for the optimum site, the Seattle-based fashion retailer selected Central Park Tower as the location for its largest single-project investment in its over 100-year history. 

Extell is co-developing Central Park Tower with SMI USA (SMI), the US subsidiary of Shanghai Municipal Investment, a leading infrastructural investment company responsible for the esteemed Shanghai Tower, the second tallest building in the world.

Extell Marketing Group will exclusively handle the sales and marketing for Central Park Tower, with first closings slated for late 2019. For more information or to schedule a private appointment at the sales gallery, please call 212-957-5557 or visit www.centralparktower.com.

About Extell
Extell Development Company is a nationally acclaimed real estate developer of residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and mixed-use properties, operating primarily in Manhattan and other premier cities across the nation. In collaboration with world-class architects and design professionals, Extell creates properties distinguished by sophisticated design, gracious floor plans and first-class amenities.

Current projects under development include the largest condominium in Lower Manhattan, One Manhattan Square, located on the edge of the New York Harbor, offering breathtaking water and city views and over 100,000 square feet of amenities; Brooklyn Point, which is slated to be the tallest building in Brooklyn once complete; The Kent at 200 East 95th Street, an Art Deco inspired building with interiors that echo the classic elegance of the Upper East Side; 1010 Park, a bespoke collection of 11 full floor and duplex luxury condominiums; and 70 Charlton, the first luxury residential development located in Hudson Square, an enclave within West SoHo. Extell has also restored and updated a number of classics in landmark neighborhoods, including the former Stanhope Hotel at 995 Fifth Avenue and The Belnord, a landmark building on the Upper West Side. For more information about Extell, please visit the company’s website at www.extell.com

About Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) is dedicated to the design of high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable architecture. AS+GG approaches each project with an understanding that architecture has the unique power to influence civic life. The firm strives to create designs that aid society, advance modern technology, sustain the environment, and inspire those around us to improve our world. In addition to several Cultural and Mixed-use projects in the United States, AS+GG is currently designing projects for Saudi Arabia, Dubai, China, India, and Canada. The firm was founded in 2006 by partners Adrian Smith, Gordon Gill, and Robert Forest. For more information, please visit smithgill.com.

About SMI
SMI USA, the US subsidiary of Shanghai Municipal Investment (also known as Shanghai Chengtou), is a real estate investment and management firm based in New York. SMI USA prides itself on integrity, professionalism and best-in-class assets. SMI seamlessly navigates projects from inception through disposition.

SMI USA is the US-based arm of the enormously influential parent who is the largest state-owned enterprise in Shanghai. SMI currently has two publicly listed subsidiaries as well as 11 private affiliates and subsidiaries. The Company thrives in tandem with Shanghai’s infrastructural planning, investments, constructions and operational agendas.

 

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Power restoration to Duke Energy’s Florida customers continues after Hurricane Michael; company provides updated information

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Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, unveils its new logo.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — About 4,000 repair workers today continued to restore power to Duke Energy customers on the Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Michael.

Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, unveils its new logo.

About 14,800 customers remained without power as of 4:30 p.m. 

The company has repaired more than 62,000 outages. About 77,700 Duke Energy customers lost power during the storm.

The hurricane damaged a significant portion of the region’s electric system, including transmission towers, substations, utility poles, power lines and other major infrastructure components – all of which will need to be repaired or replaced before power can be restored to many of Duke Energy’s customers.

Customers can view an online map that provides the most current estimated power restoration times:

https://www.dukeenergyupdates.com/michael/florida/florida-restoration-timeline

Below is the latest power restoration information, by geographical zone.

  • Zone 1 – Taylor, Madison, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie and Gilchrist counties: Power has been restored to all customers whose properties can receive power.
  • Zone 2 – Jefferson and Leon counties: Power has been restored to all customers whose properties can receive power.
  • Zone 3A – Wakulla County: Power has been restored to all customers whose properties can receive power.
  • Zone 3B – Franklin County communities of Carrabelle, Lanark Village, Panacea and Alligator Point: The majority of customers whose properties can receive power will have service restored no later than 11:59 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15. Individual power restoration times will be updated as they become available. Visit https://www.duke-energy.com/outages for details.
  • Zone 3C – Franklin County communities of St. George Island, Eastpoint and Apalachicola: The majority of customers whose properties can receive power will have service restored no later than 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17. Visit https://www.duke-energy.com/outages for details.
  • Zone 4 – Communities in this zone are located where the center of the hurricane made landfall, causing massive destruction. The majority of Gulf County customers whose properties can receive power, except for those in St. Joe Beach, can expect to have service restored by 11:59 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18.                                                                
                              
    Duke Energy currently is unable to provide an estimated power restoration time for Bay County and Dog Island. The company is working hard to determine that information as soon as possible. Many parts of this area are difficult to access or totally inaccessible. Some areas will require extensive reconstruction of the electric system. 
                         
    Visit https://www.duke-energy.com/outages for details.

More information

  • In all counties, estimated times indicate when power will be restored to the majority of customers whose properties did not experience damage or flooding that would prevent electric service restoration. Many customers’ power will be restored sooner.
  • Power restoration times in isolated areas might be extended, depending on damage severity.
  • Damaged or flooded properties first might require repairs by a licensed electrician and/or an electrical inspection by local officials before electric service can be restored. This includes properties whose electric meter boxes were damaged. Though Duke Energy owns the actual meter at each customer’s home or business, the customer owns the meter box in which the meter is mounted. For safety reasons, the company cannot restore power to a property whose meter box is damaged.
  • For storm or power restoration updates, visit https://www.dukeenergyupdates.com/michael/florida – or follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy).
  • Latest damage photos – https://news.duke-energy.com/multimedia-gallery/photos/hurricane-michael-florida

Power line safety

  • Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging.
  • Consider all power lines – as well as trees, limbs and anything else in contact with power lines – energized and dangerous.
  • Report power line hazards by calling 800.228.8485.
  • If a power line falls across a car that you’re in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
  • Click here for a video about power line safety

High-water safety

  • People who live along lakes and rivers, and in other low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding, should pay close attention to local emergency management officials, the National Weather Service and local media for information about changing weather conditions and rising lake and river levels.
  • High water conditions can create navigational hazards. The public should use caution and adhere to the advice of local emergency management officials before going on area lakes or rivers.
  • Members of the public who have electrical service to facilities (piers, outside lighting on seawalls, etc.) on or near water, should have this service de-energized to avoid injuries and equipment damage.

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Duke Energy provides information about power restoration for Florida customers impacted by Hurricane Michael

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Duke Energy tonight provided additional information about power restoration for Florida customers impacted by Hurricane Michael.

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Damage assessment and repairs to the electric system are continuing in all areas that crews are able to access.

The hurricane damaged numerous electric transmission and distribution facilities, including substations, utility poles, power lines and other key system components – all of which will need to be repaired or replaced before power can be restored to individual customers.

Below are power restoration details by geographical zone.

Zone 1 – Taylor, Madison, Hamilton, Suwannee, Lafayette, Dixie and Gilchrist counties. Individual power restoration times are available at https://www.duke-energy.com/outages

Zone 2 – Jefferson and Leon counties. Estimated power restoration time is 11:59 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13. Individual power restoration times will be updated as they become available. Visit https://www.duke-energy.com/outages for details.

Zone 3 – This zone (described below) experienced significant, widespread damage. Duke Energy crews are assessing damage and making repairs as conditions allow. Some areas are difficult to access or totally inaccessible due to road damage, downed trees and large amounts of debris.

  • Wakulla County: The majority of customers that can receive power will have their service restored no later than 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14. Individual power restoration times will be updated as they become available. Visit https://www.duke-energy.com/outages for details.
  • Franklin County communities of Carabelle, Lanark Village and Panacea: The majority of customers that can receive power will have their service restored no later than 11:59 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15. Individual power restoration times will be updated as they become available. Visit https://www.duke-energy.com/outages for details.
  • Franklin County communities of Dog Island, St. George Island, Eastpoint, Apalachicola
    and Alligator Point:     Estimated power restoration times for these areas will be available on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.

Zone 4 – Bay and Gulf counties. This zone is where the center of the hurricane made landfall, causing massive destruction. Many parts of this zone are difficult to access or totally inaccessible. Some areas will require extensive reconstruction of the electric system. Duke Energy currently is unable to provide an estimated power restoration time for this zone. The company is working hard to determine this information as soon as possible.

Duke Energy’s transmission system in this zone experienced extensive damage. Many roads are impassable because they have been either washed away or covered with downed trees and storm debris – making it difficult to access many sections of the zone.

More information

  • In all counties, estimated times indicate when power will be restored to the majority of customers whose properties did not experience damage or flooding that would prevent electrical service restoration. Many customers will be restored sooner.
  • Power restoration times in isolated areas might be extended, depending on damage severity.
  • Damaged or flooded properties first might require repairs by a licensed electrician and/or an electrical inspection by local officials before electric service can be restored. This includes properties whose electric meter boxes were damaged.
  • An estimated total of 31,000 Duke Energy Florida customers lost power due to the hurricane. Latest outage numbers can be found here.
  • For storm or power restoration updates, visit
    https://www.dukeenergyupdates.com/michael/florida – or follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy).
  • Latest damage photos – https://news.duke-energy.com/multimedia-gallery/photos/hurricane-michael-florida

How to report a power outage

  • Visit duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
  • Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).

Power line safety

  • Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging.
  • Consider all power lines – as well as trees, limbs and anything else in contact with power lines – energized and dangerous.
  • Report power line hazards by calling 800.228.8485.
  • If a power line falls across a car that you’re in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
  • Click here for a video about power line safety.

High-water safety

  • People who live along lakes and rivers, and in other low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding, should pay close attention to local emergency management officials, the National Weather Service and local media for information about changing weather conditions and rising lake and river levels.
  • High water conditions can create navigational hazards. The public should use caution and adhere to the advice of local emergency management officials before going on area lakes or rivers.
  • Members of the public who have electrical service to facilities (piers, outside lighting on seawalls, etc.) on or near water, should have this service de-energized to avoid injuries and equipment damage.

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Contact: 24-Hour: 800.559.3853

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(Español) Lucyd recibe su primer pedido al por mayor y forma alianza con un distribuidor de espejuelos Brasileño

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MBC Connect Empowers Metastatic Breast Cancer Community with New Mobile App to Leverage Patient Data and Drive Research

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NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance launched MBC ConnectTM, a free mobile and web-based tool for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) that will build a powerful database of patient information to help drive research, discoveries, and advances for the MBC community. MBC Connect provides access to an interactive patient registry and a research portal with opportunities to explore de-identified patient data. The tool will also create a link between patients and potential relevant clinical trials and research studies.

“MBC Connect is designed to address some very serious challenges in the MBC community,” said Marc Hurlbert, Chairman, MBC Alliance. “It not only represents an opportunity to unlock the mysteries of a marginalized patient population, it also represents significant opportunity for a disease that’s only received a fraction of breast cancer research funding.”

MBC (or stage IV breast cancer) is defined as when cancer has spread beyond the breast to other organs in the body, most often bones, lungs, liver, or the brain. At stage IV, breast cancer is considered treatable but not curable. While it is estimated that up to 155,000 people in the U.S. are living with MBC, the exact number remains unknown. That’s because existing population-based cancer registries do not count metastatic recurrences. Further, fewer than five percent of adults diagnosed with cancer ever participate in a clinical trial, including those diagnosed with MBC, which leaves researchers without the robust data set necessary to drive new discoveries.

Traditionally, a patient registry is a place where patients can sign up and enter information about a specific condition or disease, which is standardized and then used to inform health research. However, most registries do not provide opportunities for patients to update their information or engage beyond initial sign up.

MBC Connect offers patients and caregivers an interactive experience where they can regularly update their information as their MBC experience changes over time. Patients and caregivers can respond to five brief surveys that capture information about who they are, their history with MBC, and their quality of life. Patients can also build a holistic treatment profile that captures information about their treatments over time. Participants will regularly receive personalized insights, including MBC news and events, and potential clinical trial opportunities.

“As a person living with MBC each day, I believe that MBC Connect – a resource developed by patients, for patients – will help accelerate research for the benefit of a community that demands progress,” said Shirley Mertz, President of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network and a stage IV breast cancer patient. “Our goal is to make sure that patients are active and engaged partners in research – not merely subjects.” 

All patient data will be de-identified, encrypted, and stored in a HIPAA-compliant database that can be accessed via the “Explore the Data” button at www.mbcconnect.org. Thus, MBC Connect provides a rare opportunity for patients to not only own and update their own information, but to analyze aggregated patient data themselves.

“MBC Connect can help patients feel connected to fellow MBC patients, and their physicians and care teams like never before,” said Timothy J. Pluard, MD, Medical Director of Saint Luke’s Hospital Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer in Kansas City, Missouri. “This level of information sharing and insights will help foster a sense of confidence and knowledge among patients that strengthens the doctor-patient relationship, which is such an important part of the patient experience.”

MBC Alliance will release the tool to four more countries in 2019. The patient app is available for download in the App Store or Google Play in English and Spanish. For the desktop version of the application, click here.

About the MBC Alliance
The Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance (MBCA) is a consortium made up of representatives from 32 nonprofit organizations and 11 pharmaceutical/biotech companies, along with 18 individual patient advocates, many of whom are living with MBC. The mission of the MBCA is to improve the lives of, and outcomes for, those living with metastatic breast cancer and their families through increasing awareness and education about the disease and advancing policy and strategic coordination of research funding, specifically focused on metastasis, that has the potential to extend life, enhance quality of life, and ultimately to cure. For more information visit www.mbcalliance.org.

Media Contact: 
Courtney Walker
Executive Vice President
Y&R-PR
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Top Influential Hispanic Leaders for 2019 to be Recognized at HITEC 100 & Corporate Awards Gala in Silicon Valley

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SAN JOSE, California, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC) announced today its prestigious list of the 100 most influential Hispanic leaders in technology.

Awardees represent all sectors of the technology industry, 40% of which are top individuals within the Fortune 500 companies in which they work. Click here to view the full list of the HITEC 100. And for the first time, 40% of those recognized are Latinas.

The HITEC 100 list is a compilation of the top Hispanic Professionals in the Technology Industry from across the U.S. and celebrates their leadership and achievements across industry sectors. Honorees are evaluated on their accomplishments in the ever-changing global landscape of technology and for their mentoring and professional development activities.

“The purpose of the HITEC 100 program is to celebrate success and highlight outstanding professionals who have excelled in the innovative use of technology to create a better world. HITEC 100 Award recipients are role models that inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and are committed to building the pipeline of the next generation technology leaders that happen to be Hispanic/Latinos,” said HITEC Chairman, Alberto Yépez.

For more than a decade, HITEC has honored Hispanic professionals on the HITEC 100 list as part of the organization’s mission to increase Hispanic representation and build stronger technology and executive leaders in the diversity-challenged technology industry.

“The HITEC 100 awards has become the most prestigious recognition for Hispanic Technology Executives. This year we are recognizing a superb group of leaders that represent great diversity, 40% of which are being recognized for the first time, which is indicative of how our community is growing and expanding, following our pull-up and push-up strategy,” said HITEC Board Member and Awards Committee Chair, Juan Carlos Gutierrez.

HITEC is the premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives.  The HITEC 100 will be recognized during the HITEC 100 & Corporate Awards Gala Benefiting the HITEC Foundation on November 8, 2018, held at the Fairmont San Jose Hotel in Silicon Valley, California.

Individuals included on the list were selected by the HITEC Board of Directors in collaboration with the 2018 Awards Nominations Committee. Nominations are solicited from HITEC members, partners and the general public.

About HITEC

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NSX Cutaway Sketch by Legendary Artist Shin Yoshikawa Reveals Hidden Details of Precision Crafted Performance

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TORRANCE, California, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura today released a hand-drawn cutaway sketch of the NSX supercar by legendary automotive illustrator Shin Yoshikawa. Celebrated around the world for his artwork, Yoshikawa has been called one of the greatest living automotive artists and has a special kinship with Acura, dating back to the first generation NSX.

In his NSX sketch, Yoshikawa reflects the technology and beautiful design of the second-generation supercar. Yoshikawa’s artistry carefully examines the NSX, deciding what elements to show, and to hide, the result of painstaking research, the culmination of months of work, and most surprisingly, drawn largely from notes and memory.

“The NSX’s innovative power unit was extremely challenging to draw, making the second-generation NSX the most difficult vehicle I have sketched,” said Shin Yoshikawa. “Everything comes down to the details. If you don’t understand the technology that goes into building vehicles, you won’t be able to build them, and you certainly can’t draw them.”

The NSX is the perfect subject for Yoshikawa’s unique art. The only supercar made in America and the only one utilizing electric motors to enhance all aspects of dynamic performance, the Acura NSX seamlessly combines our exclusive three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ with a twin-turbocharged V6 engine.

The 2019 Acura NSX made its global debut at Monterey Car Week and is distinguished by a new body-color front grille garnish and high gloss treatment for the front and rear fascia mesh. An expanded color palette includes a vibrant Thermal Orange Pearl paint, an Indigo blue leather interior option and two new brake caliper colorways. A host of chassis enhancements include stiffer stabilizer bars, a new grippier tire and software tuning designed to elevate the 2019 NSX’s performance in all driving situations—whether on the street or race track. The result is a supercar even more responsive to the will of the driver, leading to a nearly 2-second faster lap time around the legendary Suzuka Circuit. The 2019 NSX is available for ordering now at Acura.com/NSX.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six models in the Acura lineup are made exclusively in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.
Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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Degree® Deodorant and DanceOn Team Up to Inspire People to Move More through Dance

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Degree® - the first deodorant activated by movement - is joining forces with DanceOn - the leading dance entertainment network - to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness.

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dancing is an age-old activity that has never been more exciting and varied than it is today. Now, with inspiration available 24-7 at the touch of a button, more and more people are turning to dance as a way to stay active and feel good. In fact, the Google search phrase “dance classes near me” has increased 50% over the past year alone.*

Degree® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness.

That’s why Degree® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness.

This partnership will bring together a team of today’s top, most click-worthy dance professionals across genres – ultimately providing access to their expertise through in-person and virtual classes, plus exclusive online and social media content.

Leading dance talent including Alison Stroming, Nicole Kirkland, Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James will make Degree® the first step in prepping for their routines. Since the brand’s MotionSense® technology gives users ultimate freshness with every move and provides 48-hour odor and wetness protection, it’s the ideal product to sweat-proof dancers of all levels – whether the stage is a studio or living room.

“Degree® has long been a proponent of moving more, and dance is such a great way to stay active since it’s fun, has a built-in social element and can be sustained over time,” says Dawn Hedgepeth, General Manager and Vice President of Unilever Deodorants, Men’s Grooming and Hand & Body Lotion. “Our partnership with DanceOn is designed to encourage everyone to experience the multiple benefits – both physical and emotional – that come with dancing.”

“Like Degree®, our company understands the value of movement in one’s everyday life,” adds DanceOn Co-Founder and CEO Amanda Taylor. “Our community of dancers, choreographers and fans never stop moving and benefit from a product like Degree® that works as hard as they do.” Taylor continues, “We’re excited to partner with Degree® in our collective mission to share movement inspiration with the world.”  

Dance All Day Events 
Degree® and DanceOn will bring live classes to movement-seekers in New York City and Los Angeles. From hip-hop and heels to ballet and more, everyone is invited to sign up for the free pop-up dance class style that moves them most. Plus, everyone that comes out will receive a complimentary** Degree® Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant so they can keep dancing without the sweaty side effects.

Here’s how to join***:

  • New York City, Oct. 16th at Broadway Dance Center: Join DanceOn instructors, including Alison Stroming and Nicole Kirkland. Visit here for more information and to sign up. 
  • Los Angeles, Oct. 23rd at Playground LA: Join DanceOn instructors, including Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James. Visit here for more information and to sign up. 

Virtual Classes and the Ultimate Dance Getaway Experience

Not in New York City or Los Angeles? No problem! Stay tuned for four exclusive dance videos taught by Alison, Nicole, Tricia and Jessica coming soon to DanceOn’s YouTube Channel. Plus, follow along on social media to learn more about how to enter the ultimate dance experience sweepstakes.

Meet the Degree® + DanceOn Team

  • Alison Stroming, Ballet –  Born in Brazil and raised in New York City, Alison started her formal training at the age of nine and her professional ballet career at the age of 17 with the Alberta Ballet in Canada. She travels the world performing in high-profile events and serves as a mentor to young dancers.
  • Nicole Kirkland, Heels – Nicole has been teaching dance since the age of 16. She choreographs and collaborates with the music and entertainment industry’s top talent and leads workshops around the world.
  • Tricia Miranda, Hip-Hop – Born in Arizona, Tricia broke into the Los Angeles dance scene in 2001 and has since danced and choreographed for today’s top industry music artists and entertainment shows. She shares her moves with millions via her social media channels.
  • Jessica Bass James, Dance Fitness – With dance running in her family, Jessica combined her love for dance and fitness to create Dance2Fit, a program that leads millions to be mentally and physically healthier.

Connect with Degree® and DanceOn
Join us in dancing more to live more with #DanceMoreLiveMore

DegreeDeodorant.com 
https://www.facebook.com/DegreeWomenUS 
@DegreeWomen (Instagram & Twitter)

https://www.danceon.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/danceonnetwork 
@DanceOn (Instagram, Twitter & Snapchat)
https://www.youtube.com/user/DanceOn 

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Personal Care, Food & Refreshment and Home Care products with sales in over 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, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Love Beauty and Planet, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Pure Leaf, Q-tips, Schmidt’s Naturals, Seventh Generation, Simple, Sir Kensington’s, St. Ives, Suave, Sundial Brands, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TAZO, 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 2017.

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan underpins the company’s strategy and 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.

The USLP creates value by driving growth and trust, eliminating costs and reducing risks. Globally, the company’s sustainable living brands are growing 50% faster than the rest of the business and delivered more than 60% of the company’s growth in 2016.

For more information on Unilever U.S., its brands visit and the USLP visit: www.unileverusa.com

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Facebook visit: www.facebook.com/unileverusa

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Twitter follow: @unileverusa

About DanceOn
DanceOn is the leading music entertainment brand for millennial and gen z women. With its massive community of 100+ million fans globally, DanceOn’s social-first video programming has established major influence on trends in music, digital video, and top 40 hits. The company was co-founded by Madonna, CEO Amanda Taylor, Guy Oseary and Allen DeBevoise. DanceOn is available across digital platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and more. For more information, visit www.danceon.com.

*According to Google Trends Data, L12M thru October 2018 (YoY)
**While supplies last
*** Alison Stroming, Nicole Kirkland, Tricia Miranda and Jessica Bass James will teach select classes at specific times, online reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis

CONTACT: 

Kia Robinson

Weber Shandwick

[email protected] 

212-445-8309

Lena Lei

DanceOn

[email protected] 

626-354-1663

 

Degree® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness.

 

Degree’s® MotionSense® technology gives users ultimate freshness with every move and provides 48-hour odor and wetness protection, making it the ideal product to sweat-proof dancers of all levels.

 

Degree’s® MotionSense® technology gives users ultimate freshness with every move and provides 48-hour odor and wetness protection, making it the ideal product to sweat-proof dancers of all levels.

 

Professional ballerina Alison Stroming will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance.

 

Dance fitness expert Jessica Bass James will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance.

 

Hip-Hop dancer and choreographer Tricia Miranda will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance.

 

Heels dancer and choreographer Nicole Kirkland will join Degree® and DanceOn to inspire people to move more through dance.

 

Degree® – the first deodorant activated by movement – is joining forces with DanceOn – the leading dance entertainment network – to help inspire people to dance more in the name of improved health and wellness.

 

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Goya Unveils Sculpture Of Founder Of Goya Foods Don Prudencio Unanue In Celebration Of Hispanic Heritage Month

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Goya Foods and family unveiled a sculpture of the Founder of Goya Foods Don Prudencio Unanue in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the Goya Foods headquarters in Jersey City.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic owned food company in the United States, unveiled a sculpture of the Founder of Goya Foods Don Prudencio Unanue in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at the Goya Foods headquarters in Jersey City.

Goya Foods and family unveiled a sculpture of the Founder of Goya Foods Don Prudencio Unanue in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the Goya Foods headquarters in Jersey City.

“Today is a historic day for Goya,” said Bob and Peter Unanue, President and Executive Vice President of Goya Foods, and grandchildren of Don Prudencio Unanue.  “For generations to come, this sculpture will serve not just as a reminder of our grandfather’s extraordinary life and legacy, but as an inspiration to all of us that through hard work and dedication the American dream is possible.”

In 1904, Don Prudencio Unanue left Spain for Puerto Rico at the age of 18.  Like many immigrants, he left behind his home and risked it all to find better opportunities and a new horizon for his life.   He met his wife Carolina in Puerto Rico, who also left Spain, and together they moved to New York City to find work and to study.  In 1936, during the Spanish Civil War, they started Goya in a small storefront on Duane Street in Lower Manhattan.  Driven by the belief that there was a growing consumer market for high-quality, fresh tasting Latin foods, they began catering to local Hispanic families by distributing authentic Spanish products including olives, olive oil, and sardines. 

Don Prudencio’s entrepreneurial spirit and marketing insight led him to create the most recognizable Latin food brand in the United States that would also become an iconic symbol and institution for the Hispanic community.  The history and story of Goya are as much about the importance of family and values, as it is about achieving the American dream and helping to cultivate the Latin culture and culinary landscape in the United States. 

The sculpture was designed and created by Maritza Hernandez, a Cuban born, Chicago-based artist and sculptor. The three-foot bronze sculpture of Don Prudencio Unanue sits on a four-foot granite base and is planted at the front entrance of the national headquarters of Goya Foods in Jersey City.

For more information about Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table.  For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

For more information, contact:
Natalie Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / [email protected]

Goya Foods

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Duke Energy assessing massive damage in Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Michael

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Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, unveils its new logo.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Duke Energy crews today are using helicopters, drones, boats, trucks and foot patrols to assess catastrophic damage to parts of the company’s electric system on the Florida Panhandle in the wake of powerful Hurricane Michael.

Duke Energy, the nation's largest electric utility, unveils its new logo.

Eighty percent or more of Duke Energy’s customers in Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson and Wakulla counties lost power Wednesday as the storm roared on shore as a category 4 hurricane – packing winds of 155 mph and a historic storm surge that demolished or severely damaged thousands of homes, businesses and other structures.

An estimated total of 31,000 Duke Energy Florida customers lost power due to the hurricane.

Damage assessment and repairs to the electric system are underway in areas that crews are able to access.

“Our heart goes out to our customers and the dozens of devastated communities impacted by Hurricane Michael,” said Luis Ordaz, Duke Energy Florida’s incident commander.

“Duke Energy will work as quickly as possible to safely restore power – and, in many cases, rebuild the electric system – as an important first step to helping our customers and communities begin what will be a long and difficult recovery period,” Ordaz said.

The storm damaged numerous electric transmission and distribution facilities, including substations, utility poles, power lines and other key system components – all of which will need to be replaced or repaired before power can be restored to individual homes and businesses.

Duke Energy’s aerial and ground assessment in heavily damaged, hard-to-reach areas will determine where the company will deploy repair crews and equipment, and how long repairs will take.

The company’s first priority is restoring power to the surviving critical infrastructure – local emergency centers, police and fire stations, hospitals, water treatment plants, other public health and safety facilities, and schools.

How to report a power outage

Customers who experience a power outage can report it by:

  • Visiting duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
  • Texting OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
  • Calling the automated outage-reporting system at 800.228.8485.

For storm or power restoration updates, follow Duke Energy on Twitter (@DukeEnergy) and Facebook (Duke Energy).

Power line safety

  • Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging.
  • Consider all lines energized as well as trees, limbs or anything in contact with lines.
  • Report all power line hazards by calling 800.228.8485.
  • If a power line falls across a car that you’re in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
  • Click here for a video about power line safety.

High-water safety

  • People who live along lakes and rivers, and in other low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding, should pay close attention to local emergency management officials, national weather service and media for changing weather conditions and rising lake and river levels.
  • High water conditions can create navigational hazards and the public should use caution and adhere to the advice of local emergency management officials before going on area lakes or rivers.
  • Members of the public who have electrical service to facilities (piers, outside lighting on seawalls, etc.) on or near water, should have this service de-energized to avoid injuries and equipment damage.

For a “Hurricane Kit Checklist,” and important safety information visit www.ready.gov. In addition, tips on what to do before, during and after a storm can be found at www.duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/storm-safety. A checklist serves as a helpful guide, but it’s critical before, during and after a storm to follow the instructions and warnings of emergency management officials in your area.

(NYSE: DUK)

24-Hour: 800.559.3853

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