Allstate Introduces First-Ever Allstate All-America Program Created To Honor Nation’s Top-Performing High School Soccer Players

July 31, 2018

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Allstate Insurance Company today announced the launch of its first-ever Allstate All-America Soccer platform to recognize the country’s rising high school soccer stars as part of its ongoing commitment to the soccer community and offering superior protection to fans where they live, work and play.

In collaboration with MaxPreps, America’s source for high school sports, Allstate will identify the nation’s top high school soccer players in their junior year and award the “Allstate All-American” title to an elite group of 125 male and 125 female players. From the total 250 high school players, 40 males and 40 females will then be selected for the unique opportunity to compete in the inaugural Allstate All-America Cup that that will take place in summer 2019 in the city that hosts the Major League Soccer All-Star Game presented by Target.

“For more than a decade, Allstate has taken great pride in its commitment to the soccer community, always with the goal of providing superior protection to the fans and the sport they love,” said Pam Hollander, Allstate’s Vice President of Consumer Marketing. “The Allstate All-America program was designed to shine a spotlight on the student-athletes who represent the best of more than 800,000 high school soccer players in America. It extends Allstate’s commitment to soccer in the U.S. that started when we became the Official Insurance Partner of Major League Soccer in 2011.”

Four celebrity head coaches will be named to lead the 80 Allstate All-American Roster Selections who will be divided across two male teams and two female teams. The matches will be televised on ESPNU during 2019 MLS All-Star Week. Additionally, the Allstate All-American Roster Selections will be honored on the field during halftime of the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target.

Throughout the year, Allstate will celebrate the Allstate All-Americans with a comprehensive content campaign fueled with powerful stories about the selected players, original content from celebrity coaches and social coverage of MLS All-Star Week activities.

“Allstate’s commitment to the sport of soccer is exemplified through the design of the Allstate All-America Soccer platform, and we are honored that they selected MLS All-Star week as the host market,” said Jennifer Cramer, Major League Soccer’s Group Vice President of Partnership Marketing. “Allstate continues to expand their grassroots extensions on the national and local level, and we are looking forward to seeing this platform come to life in 2019.”

The Allstate All-Americans will be announced in multiple phases during the high school soccer season, including one major announcement in the fall of 2018 and the other in spring of 2019. The final selection will include at least one player from each of the 50 states.

Furthermore, as a continuation of Allstate’s long-term commitment to youth soccer initiatives, the brand signed on as the title sponsor of Alianza de Futbol’s “Sueño Alianza” program. Alianza de Futbol is the leading national organization dedicated to the support and development of amateur Hispanic soccer in the United States and Allstate Sueño Alianza provides an opportunity for young Latino soccer players across the country to be scouted by professional clubs for a shot at soccer stardom. Jonathan Gonzalez, who was found by his current club, Monterrey, at the 2013 Allstate Sueño Alianza National Showcase, will serve as the spokesman for the program.

About ESPN
ESPN, the world’s leading sports entertainment company, features more than 50 assets—eight U.S. television networks, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN International, ESPN The Magazine and more. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc. (an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) and 20 percent by Hearst.

About MaxPreps
MaxPreps.com, a CBS Sports Digital property, is America’s most popular media company devoted exclusively to the coverage of high school sports. MaxPreps publishes comprehensive sports information in collaboration with over 100,000 varsity coaches. MaxPreps team rankings are referenced by media, and used by numerous states to help seed their play-offs. MaxPreps experts provide sports insights, and inspirational stories that reinforce the positive outcomes obtained from participation in high school sports. Founded in 2002 MaxPreps is headquartered in El Dorado Hills, CA.

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Mazda Announces Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ Availability for 2018 Mazda6

July 31, 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.

IRVINE, California, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ will be available nationwide beginning in September for the 2018 Mazda6 midsize sedan as a dealer-installed upgrade for Touring trim level and above at no extra cost.

Starting in November, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ will arrive in the 2018 Mazda6 as original equipment on the Touring trim level and above. This highly anticipated update for 2018 Mazda6 Touring owners and above will enable drivers and passengers to access phone applications through the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system.

Owners of 2018 Mazda6 Touring, Grand Touring, Grand Touring Reserve and Signature models should reach out and schedule an appointment with their local Mazda dealerships starting in September to have the upgrade service performed at no extra cost. The hardware and software updates take approximately two service hours to perform.

In addition to installing Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, those Mazda6 models upgraded will also receive a more powerful, faster-charging 2.1-amp USB port in addition to the latest software version of MAZDA CONNECT™.

Making the MAZDA CONNECT™ integration unique is the use of Mazda’s Commander knob and buttons that ease the ability to switch between different user interfaces and manage the different capabilities. The integration adheres to Mazda’s Heads-Up Cockpit philosophy and was designed to help lessen cognitive distraction and even allow users to perform native functions and smartphone-based functions such as listening to terrestrial radio while simultaneously using a compatible phone-based navigation app.

The 2018 Mazda6 is the first Mazda vehicle in North America to offer Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility via dealership installation.

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

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

Apple CarPlay™ is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

Android Auto™ is a registered trademark of Google.

Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ dealer-installed infotainment updates come at no extra cost exclusively for 2018 Mazda6 models that are equipped with the Touring trim level or higher.

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National Alliance for Hispanic Health Announces Partnership with the National Council on Aging

July 30, 2018

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WASHINGTON, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) is announcing a new collaboration with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to encourage families struggling to make ends meet to consider applying for programs that help supplement their budget for everyday needs like health care, groceries, utilities, and prescriptions. “Given the Hispanic aging boom, it is essential to support older Hispanics to access services that will help them remain as healthy, independent, and self-sufficient as possible,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the Alliance, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.

Through the partnership, the Alliance’s Su Familia helpline will use NCOA’s BenefitsCheckUp^® online tool to assist families in need of urgent assistance in finding community economic security resources. The BenefitsCheckUp^® website is available anytime for people looking for resources to stretch a tight budget. The site provides free, confidential information about benefit programs and connects families to the community services that can help them apply. Additionally, local partners for both organizations will coordinate outreach at select ¡Vive tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! events to provide in-person information and enrollment opportunities.

The poverty rate among Hispanic seniors aged 65 and over is twice the rate for all seniors. Almost half of older single Hispanic seniors and about 15% of couples have incomes below the poverty level. Most Hispanic seniors have at least one chronic condition and many suffer from multiple conditions including diabetes, arthritis and heart disease.

“Hispanics are one of the fastest growing segments of older adults; however, community resources are not meeting the needs of our population. We share NCOA’s mission to improve the lives of older adults in our communities and are excited to add BenefitsCheckUp^® as a resource to assist older Hispanics. If you need information on BenefitsCheckUp^®, other health information, or a referral for yourself or someone you know, we are here to help. Please visit www.benefitscheckup.org or call our bilingual and toll-free Su Familia helpline at 1-866-783-2645,” concluded Dr. Delgado.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance)
The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the best health for all. For more information, please visit http://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance’s Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a respected national leader and trusted partner to help people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging. Our mission is to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. Through innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy, NCOA is partnering with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to improve the health and economic security of 10 million older adults by 2020. Learn more at ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

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Noticiero Univision’s Ilia Calderon And Republica’s Jorge A. Plasencia Chosen As 2018 BRAVO! Awards Journalist and Pioneer of the Year By The National Hispanic Public Relations Association

July 30, 2018

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Ilia Calderon, co-anchor of Noticiero Univision

NEW YORK, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is proud to recognize Ilia Calderon, co-anchor of Noticiero Univision and Jorge A. Plasencia, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Republica, as recipients of the 2018 BRAVO! Journalist and Pioneer of the Year Award, respectively.

“Every year, HPRA identifies trailblazers in our industry of media and public relations, whose impact on the Hispanic community at-large give a voice to those who most need it,” said national HPRA President Veronica Potes. “Ilia and Jorge have been galvanizing our industry for decades and shaped the future for our next generation of journalist and communications leaders. HPRA is thrilled to recognize both of these innovators for their relentless efforts and outstanding achievements throughout their years of influence.”

Before becoming co-anchor of Univision Network’s flagship evening newscast, “Noticiero Univision,” she served as co-anchor of “Noticiero Univision Edición Nocturna” and “Primer Impacto.” Prior to joining Univision, Calderon anchored several news casts including “Cada Día con María Antonieta Collins” and Telemundo’s weekly morning newscast covering major national/international events and interviewed prominent politicians and celebrities. She is a native of Colombia and lives in Miami with her husband and daughter.

More than a decade ago, Plasencia co-founded Republica, an international marketing agency creating relevant, enduring connections between brands and people across culture, language, and technology. Prior to that, he held leadership roles with Univision Radio, Estefan Enterprises and the Florida Marlins. At age 17, Plasencia co-founded Amigos For Kids, a nonprofit organization serving abused and underprivileged children and their families. He serves as vice chairman of the board of the Miami Dade College Foundation, and on the board of trustees of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Friends of The Underline. Plasencia is a Cuban-American and lives in Miami.

Hosted in New York City for the fourth consecutive year, the 2018 National BRAVO! Awards celebrate the best corporate, agency, and non-profit PR and marketing teams, and the breakthrough work they produced. Taking place on October 2^nd, the event is made possible in part by the generous contribution of The Coca-Cola Company, Wells Fargo, Moet Hennessy USA, Havas FORMULATIN, Cision and HispanicAd.com, who are returning sponsors of the awards.

For more information about the awards program, visit: https://hpra-usa.org/pages/bravo-awards/.

For information about HPRA National BRAVO! Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact the HPRA National Office at [email protected].

Jorge A. Plasencia, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Republica

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DISH to Offer DishLATINO/Sling Latino Customers Price Relief as Univision Renewal Talks Approach Stalemate

July 30, 2018

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ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With Univision renewal talks in an apparent deadlock, DISH today has announced it will be offering $5 per month credits to DishLATINO and Sling Latino package subscribers.

On June 30, Univision Communications Inc. blocked DishLATINO and DISH customers from accessing three of its channels: Univision (including local affiliates), UniMás and Galavisión, and blocked Sling customers from accessing all of its channels on the service.

“While we’ve been available, responsive and have made a best effort to negotiate, Univision appears to be forcing an impasse,” said Erik Carlson, DISH president and chief executive officer. “We strongly believe that, in light of Univision’s departure from the negotiation table and from the DISH lineup, it’s the right thing to offer a credit to our DishLATINO and Sling Latino customers.”

Beginning Aug. 1, August bills will reflect a $5-per-month credit for DishLATINO monthly packages. Customers subscribing to the “Best of Spanish TV” standalone service on Sling TV will also be issued a monthly credit of $5. Prices of Spanish-language add-ons will remain $5 per month when combined with Sling Orange, Sling Blue or any other Spanish-language service.

“We assume Univision’s decision is permanent: Univision executives are seeking a massive rate increase despite reports showing the programmer lost more than 50 percent of its prime-time viewership in the last seven years,” said Carlson. “Univision not only offers its content free over the air, but it also sells its content online at a lower price to consumers — $7.99 a month for Univision Now — than what they propose charging DISH.”

Added Carlson: “With these proposals, Univision has sent every signal that it’s abandoning DishLATINO and Sling Latino viewers. We remain committed to serving the Hispanic community in the U.S. with great content at a great value.”

In many markets, Univision is available for free, over the air, with an antenna. To help ensure customers don’t lose access to Univision shows, DISH is continuing to make antennas available for free to DishLATINO and Sling Latino customers in eligible areas through August. Customers seeking more information can visit dishpromise.com or dishlatino.com/promesa. Sling Latino customers can visit help.sling.com or ayuda.sling.com

“Based on Univision’s latest proposed rate increase, DishLATINO and Sling Latino customers would get a better deal if they use a free over-the-air antenna or subscribe to the Univision Now service,” said Carlson.

DishLATINO offers more than 35 Spanish language news, entertainment and sports channels including Telemundo, ESPN Deportes, Fox Deportes, Azteca and Pasiones.

Sling Latino offers multiple Spanish language viewing options including its Best of Spanish pack, which features Universo, estrellaTV, and History en Español.

“We’ve proudly served the Hispanic community in the U.S. for more than 20 years – Univision has long been part of that heritage,” said Carlson. “We don’t understand why they are abandoning such a massive portion of their viewership.”

DISH and DishLATINO customers seeking more information can visit dishpromise.com or dishlatino.com/promesa. Sling customers can visit help.sling.com or ayuda.sling.com. The list of affected local markets is available here.

About DISH Network L.L.C.
Since 1980, DISH has worked on behalf of consumers to deliver innovation and value. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to millions of customers. DISH Network L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dish.com.

About DishLATINO
DishLATINO is the market-leading suite of English and Spanish language programming packages in the United States. It offers its customers Spanish-language news, entertainment, and sports channels in combination with DISH’s broad English-language programming lineup of more than 200 channels. DishLATINO customers can receive the Hopper, the industry’s most awarded DVR, and take advantage of in-language customer service as well as payment solutions including a no-term contract, prepaid pay-TV option.

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Domino’s® to Hold “Domino’s Hotspots® Pie and Fly” Sweepstakes

July 30, 2018

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ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Want to win a trip to Las Vegas or Honolulu? Beginning today, Piece of the Pie Rewards^® members can enter for the chance to win a trip for two to any Domino’s Hotspot in the country as part of Domino’s Hotspots Pie and Fly Sweepstakes.

Piece of the Pie Rewards members are automatically entered for a chance to win when they place a delivery order to a Domino’s Hotspot. Domino’s, (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, will randomly select one winner each week from now until Sept. 9, 2018, awarding a total of six grand prizes. Each grand prize will include round-trip airfare for the winner and one guest to any city with a Domino’s Hotspot in the U.S. – places such as New York City, Orlando or Chicago – as well as hotel accommodations for two nights.

“We value our loyal customers and are always looking for new ways to do something special for them,” said Mark Messing, Domino’s director of loyalty. “What better way to reward members than with a free trip to the Domino’s Hotspot of their choice?”

Domino’s Hotspots are locations that don’t have traditional addresses – places like parks, sports fields and beaches – where customers can receive delivery orders. More than 200,000 Domino’s Hotspots are now active nationwide.

Customers who aren’t enrolled in Domino’s Piece of the Pie Rewards program may do so at dominos.com/rewards. To locate the nearest Domino’s Hotspot, visit dominos.com/hotspots.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to Piece of the Pie Rewards Members who are legal residents of the 50 United States (D.C.) 18 years or older. Ends 9/9/18. To enter and for Official Rules, including odds, free method of entry, and prize descriptions, visit dominos.com/rewards. Void where prohibited. If you make a qualifying purchase, but would like to opt-out of this Sweepstakes, send an email to [email protected] with Domino’s Hotspots^® Pie and Fly Sweepstakes in the subject line.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of over 15,100 stores in over 85 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $12.2 billion in 2017, with more than $5.9 billion in the U.S. and more than $6.3 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2018, Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $3.1 billion, with nearly $1.5 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.6 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s stores as of the second quarter of 2018. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2017 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 60% of sales via digital channels and has produced several innovative ordering platforms, including Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. In late 2017, Domino’s began an industry-first test of self-driving vehicle delivery with Ford Motor Company – and in April 2018, launched Domino’s HotSpots™, featuring over 200,000 non-traditional delivery locations including parks, beaches, local landmarks and other unique gathering spots.

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(Español) Burbu by Bakers estrena nueva colección de calzado

July 30, 2018

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Rossi Dominates Honda Indy 200

July 30, 2018

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Honda's Alexander Rossi scored his second Verizon IndyCar Series victory of 2018 Sunday at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

LEXINGTON, Ohio, July 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alexander Rossi and his Honda-powered Andretti Autosport crew successfully pulled off a two-pit stop strategy Sunday to win the Honda Indy 200. Rossi’s second victory of the season moves him to second in the Drivers’ Championship after 13 of 17 races, 46 points behind fellow Honda driver Scott Dixon (494-448), who finished fifth today.

While several teams and drivers started today’s race looking to complete the 90-lap distance on just two fuel stops, all but Rossi were forced to switch to a three-stop strategy as the multiple fights for position intensified throughout the contest. Rossi, however, was able to remain clear of most of the individual battles, enabling him to pull out a 12.8285-second victory over Robert Wickens at the checkers. Rossi’s fourth career Indy car victory was also the third time he has won from the pole, with the others coming at Watkins Glen in 2017 and at the Grand Prix of Long Beach earlier this year.

A large crowd, including approximately 11,000 Honda associates from multiple central Ohio Honda facilities, filled the 2.258-mile Mid-Ohio road circuit as multiple battles raged throughout the 24-car starting field.

Wickens caught and passed the Team Penske duo of Josef Newgarden and Will Power, as well as Ryan Hunter-Reay, to make it a 1-2 finish for Honda. Dixon fought his way from ninth to fifth, and continues to be the man to beat for the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series Championship; while Sebastien Bourdais once again thrilled with multiple passes to finish sixth after starting 24^th and last due to a crash in qualifying.

Video recaps from this weekend’s Honda IndyCar Series activities at Mid-Ohio are available on the “Honda Racing/HPD” YouTube channel. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, the video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

The Verizon IndyCar Series now takes two weeks off before the final super-speedway race of the 2017 season, the August 19 ABC Supply Co., Inc. Pocono 500, at the unique, 2.5-mile tri-oval Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA.

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started first, finished first, second win of 2018 and fourth career Indy car victory: “It’s what we needed. We said coming into this weekend that we had to execute for five weekends in a row. This is the start of that, hopefully. It was great [pit stop] strategy. We knew we could two-stop if we committed early and that’s what we did. We’re thinking about [the championship], but we’re also focused on just race wins. We’ll take a very well-deserved break before Pocono. We’ve been strong there the last two years and just try to do [there] what we did today.”

Robert Wickens (Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda) Started fifth, finished second, fourth podium finish of 2018 and seventh top-five result: “We stuck to our guns, and I thought our [three pit stop] strategy worked well. The problem is, on my third stint, I just got stuck in a whole gaggle of [slower] cars. Unfortunately, they were on reds [Firestone softer compound, alternate tires] and I was on ‘blacks’ [more durable, but slightly slower, primary tires]. I couldn’t make it through, and just lost loads of time. I was probably losing about a second a lap for a good 10-15 laps. It’s unfortunate. Nevertheless, the Lucas Oil car went from fifth on the grid to finish second, so I can’t complain.”

Art St. Cyr (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Honda IndyCar Series win at Mid-Ohio: “It’s always fun to win your ‘home’ race. It’s gratifying when you have both the fuel save and non-fuel save strategies covered, as we did today. Alex [Rossi] showed amazing pace while saving fuel and, if not for getting hung up in the middle of the race, Robert [Wickens] would likely have been nipping at this heels at the end. Congratulations to both teams for successfully executing very different approaches today. With four races remaining, continuing to win is the way we’re going to win the [IndyCar Manufacturers’] Championship.”

Verizon IndyCar Series Honda Indy 200
Circuit:	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.258-mile road course) Lexington, Ohio
2017 Winner:	Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) 114.677 mph average
Weather:	Mostly cloudy, mild, 76 degrees F

Top-10 Race Results:
Fn.	St.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Laps	Notes
1.	1.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90	116.957 mph average
2.	5.	Robert Wickens-R	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	90	+12.8285 seconds
3.	2.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	90
4.	4.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	90
5.	9.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	90
6.	24.	Sebastien Bourdais	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	90
7.	3.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90
8.	17.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	90
9.	15.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	90
10.	12.	Zach Veach-R	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90
Other Honda Results
11.	13.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	90	Running
14.	10.	James Hinchcliffe	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	90	Running
15.	11.	Ed Jones	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	90	Running
17.	8.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	89	Running
20.	20.	Jack Harvey-R	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	89	Running
23.	22.	Pietro Fittipaldi-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	88	Running

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Vero Water® Expands In Caribbean And Latin America With Eco-friendly Solutions Partner, OneLink Global

July 30, 2018

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MIAMI BEACH, Florida, July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — VERO WATER®, a leading provider of luxury still and sparkling water to the hospitality industry, today announced its rapid expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America in partnership with OneLink Global, a world-class distribution and service partner with unique experience and insight in the region. OneLink is committed to providing sustainable solutions to the hospitality industry. The exclusive distribution agreement expands Vero’s global footprint into regions where hotel and resorts dominate the landscape and are seeking an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bottled water.

“Recently major players in the hospitality industry both in the US and abroad have announced they have taken steps to eliminate plastic straws, which is a good start, but it’s not enough. By implementing a Vero Water program, hotels and resorts can eliminate plastic bottles which represent a massive threat to our environment on a global scale,” stated David Deshe, President of Vero Water. It is estimated that over 8 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year, having a catastrophic effect on marine life. Deshe continued, “Just last week, an island of over 30 tons of plastic waste was found floating off the coast of Playa Montesinos near the capital of the Dominican Republic and some of it has since washed up onshore. This not only threatens the marine eco-system but is a major threat to local businesses who rely on tourists attracted to the pristine beaches at their resorts.”

Through the OneLink partnership, Vero Water has rapidly expanded in the region, establishing a presence in many of the leading hotel and resort operators such as Iberostar Hotels & Resorts who have made a corporate strategic commitment to “go green”, incorporating Vero Water into the total guest experience. Collectively, these clients have projected to reduce waste by over 4 million plastic bottles this year alone. “As experts in both the region and meeting the unique needs the hospitality industry through sustainable solutions, we are proud to be a part of eliminating plastic waste in the Caribbean and Latin America,” said Gennaro Cirone President of OneLink Global.

Vero Water is committed to meeting the growing demands of consumers and the hospitality industry for sustainability. Vero enables clients to purify, chill and fill still and sparkling water on-site and on-demand, delivering a consistent signature taste, swiftly, profitably and sustainably. Transforming tap water results in a significant reduction in food miles and carbon footprint versus sourcing, bottling and transporting bottled water, often from various countries thousands of miles away from the end consumer. Bottle waste is minimized as the signature luxury VERO WATER bottles are reusable– sanitized and refilled on-premise.

About VERO WATER®
Vero Water is a healthy lifestyle choice for Inspired Living. VERO WATER® is a leading provider of luxury still and sparkling water to the hospitality industry and is served to over 40 million consumers a year in six countries and in the United States from coast-to-coast in over 40 states. Vero is an exceptionally great tasting still and sparkling water for consumers, more sustainable for the environment, and a more profitable for the hospitality industry versus traditional bottled water brands. Vero’s proprietary purification and bottling process enables clients to purify, chill, fill and serve Vero still and sparkling water on-premise and on-demand. Served perfectly chilled from a luxury branded bottle with every pour, Vero’s signature taste is pure and crisp – noted by a distinctively luxurious mouthfeel and a light and refreshing finish. The exceptional taste and quality, combined with the unparalleled level of concierge service, has propelled Vero Water into many of the most acclaimed restaurants worldwide, firmly establishing it as the water brand proudly served by the most demanding and successful chefs, restaurateurs and owner operators in the hospitality industry. verowater.com

ABOUT IBEROSTAR:
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is a resort hotel chain based in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands, Spain), founded by the Fluxà family in 1986. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is an integral part of GRUPO IBEROSTAR, one of the main Spanish tourist companies with over 60 years of experience, which currently has 100 hotels of 4 and 5 stars in 17 countries around the world. For more information, please visit: IBEROSTAR.com

About OneLink Global:
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Mazda Announces Pricing for 2019 MX-5 Miata RF Models

July 30, 2018

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IRVINE, Calif., July 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — How do you make the world’s best-selling, two-seat roadster even better? Mazda’s designers and engineers have found the answer with the 2019 MX-5 Miata RF, which goes on sale later in August.

While its biggest change comes by way of its thoroughly upgraded SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine, which is now more responsive, efficient and powerful, other numerous updates include:

A new, standard tilt/telescoping steering column with 30mm of telescoping and 42mm of tilt range
An aluminum steering column to save weight versus the previous steel unit
A new, standard rearview camera
Available Traffic Sign Recognition
Available Smart City Brake Support low-speed automatic emergency braking

MX-5 RF Grand Touring and harder-edged MX-5 RF Club models continue to be the two flavors of retractable fastback, both offering premium style, curb appeal and performance.

MX-5 Grand Touring comes equipped with 17-inch dark silver wheels; body-color interior trim; auto on/off headlights; an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror; rain-sensing windshield wipers; automatic climate control; auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink^®; heated, leather-trimmed seats; a 9-speaker BOSE^® Premium audio system; a fabric-lined soft top for greater sound insulation; Sirius XM Satellite radio with a 4-month trial subscription, Mazda Navigation; Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert; new Traffic Sign Recognition; Adaptive Front-lighting System; High Beam Control; Lane-Departure Warning; and Smart City Brake Support.

Listening to customers’ demands, Mazda will offer a new GT-S Package for MX-5 Grand Touring models equipped with the SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission, equipping those models with a front shock tower brace, limited-slip rear differential and Bilstein dampers. MX-5 RF models with the GT-S Package will also come equipped with the hand-painted black roof that had previously only been offered in the U.S. on the 2017 MX-5 RF Launch Edition.

MX-5 Club models continue the two-pronged, higher-trim strategy, offering a harder-edged foil to the MX-5 Grand Touring. MX-5 Club comes with standard Bilstein dampers, shock tower brace and limited-slip rear differential in models equipped with the SKYACTIV-MT transmission. All other MX-5 Club models receive standard heated cloth seats with red contrast stitching, body-color interior trim; Metallic Black alloy 17-inch wheels, front air dam and rear lip spoilers, a 9-speaker BOSE^® Premium audio system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a 4-month trial subscription and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

MX-5 Club models are available with an i-ACTIVSENSE Club Package that comes with Smart City Brake Support and Lane-Departure Warning.

Additionally, MX-5 Club SKYACTIV-MT can be had with the Brembo/BBS Package and Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package. The Brembo/BBS Package include front Brembo rotors and calipers; red-painted brake calipers on all four corners; 17-inch, dark gunmetal BBS forged alloy wheels; functional side sill extensions; a rear bumper skirt; and heated leather-upholstered seats. The Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package is new for MX-5 RF and replaces the leather-trimmed seats with heated Recaro buckets. It also includes a black-painted roof.

All 2019 MX-5s come standard in the U.S. with a SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter engine, producing 181 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. That represents an increase of 26 horsepower and 3 lb-ft of torque over the previous model. Thanks to a host of internal improvements, including lighter pistons and rods and a larger throttle, MX-5’s engine produces more torque throughout its rev range and enjoys a 700 rpm higher redline for the new model year. The new engine comes paired to either a standard SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual transmission or an available 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Sport mode.

MSRP¹for all models is as follows:

Model/Package	MX-5 RF
MX-5 Grand Touring 6MT	$33,335
• GT-S Package (6MT only)	$750
MX-5 Grand Touring 6AT	$34,410
Auburn Nappa Leather (MX-5 Grand Touring only)	$300
MX-5 Club 6MT	$ 32,345
• Brembo/BBS Package	$3,770
• Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package	$4,670
MX-5 Club 6AT	$32,945
• Club i-ACTIVSENSE Package*	$450

*Not available with Brembo/BBS Package or Brembo/BBS/Recaro Package

Premium exterior colors:

Soul Red Crystal	$593
Machine Gray Metallic	$300
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$200

The 2019 MX-5 RF goes on sale nationwide this August. MX-5 soft top pricing, packaging and on-sale timing will be announced at a later date.

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.

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¹Manufacturer’s suggested retail price does not include $895 for destination and handling ($940 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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