Safety Comes First In The Redesigned 2019 Elantra

August 22, 2018

PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The redesigned 2019 Elantra sedan conveys emotion with a new intense design, while delivering a sophisticated driving experience through Hyundai SmartSense safety and convenience technologies. Hyundai SmartSense offers a variety of advanced active safety and convenience features. SmartSense technologies available as options on the 2019 Elantra include: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Assist and Safe Exit Assist. The newly designed 2019 Elantra will be available later this fall.

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) data shows that Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Forward Collision Warning (FCW), which are both integrated into Hyundai’s Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, are associated with a 50-percent reduction in rear-end collisions. In addition, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 94 percent of serious vehicle crashes involve human error, which is why advanced safety technologies like Lane Keep Assist have the potential to save lives.

2019 Elantra Sedan Updates

Exterior Design Changes

New hood, front fenders, front fascia, grille and headlights
New trunk, taillights and rear fascia
New 16- and 17-inch wheel designs
New 15-inch alloy wheel design on Eco trim
LED headlights applied to Limited and Sport trims

Interior Design Changes

New center cluster

Air vents
AVN/Audio/Temperature controls
Storage tray

New instrument cluster and housing

Hyundai SmartSense

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) applied to SEL trim and above
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) applied to SEL trim and above
Driver Attention Alert (DAA) applied to SEL trim and above
Safe Exit Assist (SEA) added to Limited with Ultimate Package

Interior Features

Standard: 5-inch color audio system
Bluetooth and steering wheel audio controls applied to SE manual
Blue Link^® Connected Car System with three years of complimentary Blue Link services applied to Value Edition
Qi wireless charging applied to Limited
Available AVN 5.0 with faster processor, Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ and HERE HD Traffic 8-inch Multimedia Navigation System offered with higher level trims
Infinity premium audio with 8 speakers including a center channel and subwoofer applied to Limited
Smart Shift Drive Mode applied to SEL and above
Standard: Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines

Now in its sixth generation, the Elantra has sold more than 3 million units since its launch in the U.S. in 1991. Elantra has received numerous accolades including the most recent IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus for model year 2018. In addition to quality, reliability and being backed by America’s Best Warranty, the JD Power IQS recently awarded Hyundai third place overall in the highly regarded industry quality study. The Elantra is built in Hyundai’s Montgomery, Alabama plant and its Ulsan, South Korea facility.

“Refinements to both the interior and exterior were initiated on the 2019 Elantra to maintain its emotional design character and include affordable and desired features,” said Scott Margason, director, product planning, Hyundai. “The hood, front fenders, fascia, grille and headlights as well as the rear fascia, trunk and taillights each have been redesigned to convey a catchy and confident image. On the rear of the vehicle, the license plate has been relocated to the lower fascia to further enhance the new body sculpture.”

SAFETY
Cutting-edge SmartSense safety features have been added to the 2019 Elantra. Most of these features have been added to the SEL trim level and above meaning they are now available on 75 percent of the Elantra lineup. SmartSense safety features have been added to the SEL, Value Edition, Eco, Limited and Sport (SEL and above) trims and include the following:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (camera-only type) that is designed to help detect and monitor the vehicle ahead and warn the driver if a collision may be imminent. The system also initiates automatic braking when it detects a slower or stopped vehicle ahead.
Lane Keep Assist that detects the lane on the road and may apply steering wheel control if the vehicle leaves the lane when the vehicle speed is over 40 mph.
Driver Attention Alert that warns the driver of tired driving patterns with an audible alert and visual warning displayed on the instrument cluster.

SmartSense features included on the Elantra Limited with Ultimate Package include:

Safe Exit Assist that may sound an alert when a vehicle approaches from behind letting passengers know it may not be safe to open the door to exit the vehicle.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection is a technology that utilizes both the front forward-facing radar and camera through sensor fusion to help detect a vehicle or pedestrian, and warn the driver of a potential collision. If the driver does not react to avoid the impact, the system may apply emergency braking in certain circumstances.

Additional Smart Sense Safety features include:

Blind-Spot Collision Warning with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist.

NEXT GENERATION INFOTAINMENT: AUDIO/VIDEO/NAVIGATION (AVN) 5.0 WITH HD TRAFFIC
The 2019 Elantra also debuts with Hyundai’s next generation AVN 5.0 infotainment system. This system features an upgraded processor for greater responsiveness, as well as an 8-inch screen vs. the 7-inch screen in the last generation Elantra. Using presets with AVN 5.0 is a snap because AM, FM and SiriusXM channels are now combined on one screen and also feature HERE HD Traffic (without a subscription). A bird’s eye view has also been added to navigation maps and drivers can now get traffic flow and incident data without ever paying for a subscription via HD Radio.

The Elantra is available with conveniences like Infinity Premium Audio with Clari-Fi™, Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and wireless smartphone charging.

ENGINE PERFORMANCE
The Elantra features two engine options that provide fuel efficiency and a third engine option in the Elantra Sport model. The SE, SEL and Limited offer the Nu 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle engine with 147 hp @6200 RPM and Eco offers the Kappa 1.4L Turbo-GDI with 128 hp @5500 RPM. The Eco model achieves an EPA estimated 35 mpg combined fuel economy rating thanks to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.

ELANTRA SPORT TRIM
The redesigned 2019 Elantra Sport will debut later in 2018 and have similar design changes to the other models. Hyundai will release more details in the fall. Mechanically, it will have the same level of differentiation as the 2018 model. The Elantra Sport trim features a 1.6L Turbo-GDI engine, 6-speed manual transmission or available seven-speed dual clutch transmission, a sporty interior and revised trim headliner, advanced technology and connectivity, paddle shifters, sport front seats with leather, flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a sport instrument cluster and door trim garnish. The Elantra Sport features multi-link independent rear suspension which improves the dynamic performance and allows for greater flexibility in tuning.

TRIM LEVELS
The 2019 Hyundai Elantra offers 6 trim levels—SE, SEL, Value Edition, Limited and Eco or Sport. For a comprehensive overview on each trim, please refer to the Elantra specifications sheet available online or here.

Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America believes everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 830 dealerships nationwide and the majority sold in the U.S. are built at U.S. manufacturing facilities, including Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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(Español) Vornado Air vuelve a anunciar retiro del mercado de calefactores ambientales eléctricos tras informe de muerte; riesgos de incendio y quemaduras

August 22, 2018

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Merlin Launches In New York City Metro Area to Help Hourly Workers Find The Best Job Opportunities

August 22, 2018

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Merlin, a jobs platform exclusively for hourly workers, launched today in the New York City metro area, bringing the same focus traditionally applied to salaried jobs to this market. Merlin uses a matching algorithm to connect qualified candidates with hiring employers in less than a day. The app is available for job seekers and recruiters on Android and iOS devices, and accessible online at merlinjobs.com.

Candidates on Merlin forgo traditional resumes or cover letters for a user profile that highlights their experience, personality and skills. From there, candidates are matched to opportunities aligned with their qualifications and closest to their home. Job listings are available in a wide range of categories including restaurants, hospitality, general labor, and retail, from small businesses to household names such as Starbucks, Lyft, Levi’s, Shake Shack, FedEx, Hilton and Target.

Merlin is dedicated to resolving the issues that often surface on sites that cater to the hourly job market including fake jobs, lack of transparency, never-ending job boards and the absence of location or category filters. The Merlin Trust and Safety Team review each employer manually to ensure candidates are applying to real companies with viable opportunities. The result is a streamlined interface that gives employers and candidates an easy to use and efficient matching process.

“At Merlin, we recognize the impact of hourly workers in every community and are committed to providing better access to jobs that give each individual a greater sense of personal growth and financial security,” said Güimar Vaca Sittic, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Merlin. “We believe that the time, energy and resources candidates put into their searches should be applied to the actual work, not to filling out a complicated application that may not even reach the intended recipient.”

“Merlin makes the hiring and recruitment process quicker, easier and more seamless,” added Borja Moreno de los Rios, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Merlin. “We’re excited to officially launch Merlin and help hourly talent find permanent positions closer to their homes, which in turn gives businesses the stability that comes with finding the right candidate.”

Employers interested in hiring through the platform begin by creating a company profile. Posting a job takes less than two minutes and businesses can expect to receive applications from qualified candidates immediately, without any additional advertising. Companies can also utilize filters to search through thousands of candidates by location preference and previous experience. Both employers and candidates can access Merlin’s safe chat feature, which allows both parties to discuss job details, schedule interviews and hire in real time.

“Merlin allows me to connect directly with the best candidates New York has to offer in a few simple steps,” said Victor Mouka, Owner of Amir’s in NYC. “I rely heavily on it to uncover the prospects most relevant to me.”

Merlin has secured $24 million in funding from leading partners including General Catalyst, Firstmark, FJ Labs and Uncork, among others. The company plans to expand its offering to other major U.S. cities in the coming months.

About Merlin

Merlin is a jobs platform that matches hourly talent with employers looking to hire. As New York City’s leading mobile app for hourly employment and the fastest-growing mobile job board for blue-collar talent, more than half a million candidates and thousands of companies have found each other on Merlin. Merlin is committed to providing better guidance and access to jobs that give hourly workers a greater sense of personal growth and financial security. Launched in beta in May 2017, Merlin was founded by Co-CEOs Güimar Vaca Sittic, Borja Moreno de los Rios and CMO William Guillouard. Merlin has raised $24M in funding to date.

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UNM’s newest online program targets needs of Hispanic/Latino and Native students

August 21, 2018

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The University of New Mexico launched its fully online bachelor’s degree in strategic communication on August 20, 2018 – but students can join us in mid-October for second-half Fall semester classes.

“In this managed online program, students can take 12 courses in a little more than a year,” said David Weiss, chair of UNM’s Communication and Journalism Department. “Students can quickly and efficiently complete a degree previously interrupted by life or earn extra credentials for a current or desired job.”

This program allows students to complete each course in eight weeks. It’s designed for people who are busy, but want to finish their education or branch out in their career.

“UNM’s been teaching the face-to-face version of our strategic communication program for more than seven years – and before that, we taught campus-based public relations and advertising courses for over two decades,” explained Judith McIntosh White, a C&J associate professor and a partner in creating the new program. “But since I earned a degree while working fulltime, I had a passion to make our undergraduate degree available to those who can’t show up in person for a regular campus-based program nor spare the time to earn a four-year traditional degree.”

White, a veteran of teaching at one of the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities, added that the UNM program brings unique institutional strengths to serving Hispanic/Latino and Native American students across the United States.

“The University of New Mexico is one of a handful of federally recognized Hispanic-serving institutions, with a student body that is over 50 percent underserved populations,” she said. “And our department has a record of graduating more Hispanic/Latino and Native American students than the university as a whole. Our classes make a point to incorporate Hispanic/Latino and Native cultural values and concerns. I see our program as fitting the needs of men and women of color who want to finish their BAs or get a boost for career transitions.”

Success stories from the face-to-face strategic communication program include placement of students with NASA, at public relations and advertising agencies, in institutions such as UNM athletics and UCAM, and in graduate and professional programs.

“Our online program will strive to mirror the success of the F2F version,” White said.

For more information, contact program faculty adviser Dr. Judith White at 505-264-8382, [email protected] or visit the program website

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(Español) Cruz de la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud e Ícono en Miami

August 21, 2018

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Curacao Launches New Improvements, including Revamped Stores, Aggressive Price-Beat Guarantees and a Unique In-Store Experience

August 21, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao, the largest Hispanic-centric retailer on the West Coast serving diverse communities in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Tucson and Phoenix, is rolling out a series of initiatives to attract Hispanic millennials and reposition the company as the premier Omni-channel shopping destination for the new generation of Hispanic America.

The company shift encompasses internal and external initiatives tailored to modernize, engage and advance the customer experience. This will be accomplished through the promotion of aggressive competitive pricing and interest beat guarantees, implementation of progressive store policies and enhancement of the stores’ interiors with contemporary features and technology.

“Our customers are rapidly changing and we are evolving with them. We have conducted extensive research to understand their needs and uncover any areas of friction. As a result, we have designed a company-wide change initiative to improve their experience and meet their expectations,” said Ariela Nerubay, Curacao’s CMO.

In the coming months, Curacao will be introducing new product launches from premiere brands including Samsung, LG, Kate Spade, RayBann and Michael Kors, as well as strategic in-store partnerships with top Latino brands, including Univision Deportes, Pantaya and Los Angeles Football Club, to ensure customers receive a tailored shopping experience.

Over the past 35 years, Curacao’s retail stores have become a place for family and friends to convene and unwind. So, the company recently introduced customer lounges, featuring hotel lobby amenities, including free Wi-Fi, hot drinks and pastries. In celebration of “Children’s Day”—a Mexican observance that honors and appreciates children—Curacao premiered a new KidsZone that allows parents to shop leisurely while their children are taken care of by trained staff and engaged with stimulating activities and entertainment.

The Latino consumer has always been at the forefront of technology, and to provide an experiential outlet for their customers, Curacao introduced a new Innovation Hub (currently available in select stores) featuring the latest technologies, such as virtual reality machine rides (VR) that customers can enjoy at no charge.

Curacao also provides a number of other services including Curacao Money Transfer, which allows customers to send cash to Latin America using their Curacao credit card for only $2.99—the lowest fee in the industry and travel services that enable consumers to book flights, hotels and vacation packages using their Curacao credit card. Curacao Export allows customers to purchase items in the U.S. and have them shipped anywhere in Mexico and Central America. Now, Curacao also provides same-day local delivery on select merchandise.

About Curacao:
Curacao is the leading Hispanic-centric retailer on the west coast serving and lending to Latino communities for over 38 years with twelve approximately 100,000 square foot mega-stores in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona and at icuracao.com. Curacao stores offer Latino communities access to the best technology, home & fashion products from premium brands, as well as travel & money transfer services on credit.
Curacao founded the Curacao Children Foundation dedicated to providing needy Latino families with scholarships, free resources and merchandise to help improve children’s quality of life. The foundation celebrates children every year with the production of a massive children’s fair that attracts over 30,000 attendees and showcases over two dozen non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting and educating families in need. Curacao is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more info visit https://icuracao.com/.

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Rossi Dominates Crash-Marred Pocono Run

August 20, 2018

Honda driver Alexander Rossi scored his fifth IndyCar Series win of 2018 Sunday at Pocono Raceway.

LONG POND, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Already a winner of one 500-mile race – the historic 100^th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016 – Alexander Rossi added another “500” win to his IndyCar Series career total today with a dominating performance at the ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway.

Starting third, Rossi moved to second on the opening lap, which was quickly waved yellow when Graham Rahal and Spencer Pigot made contact just after the green flag. On the Lap 6 restart, Rossi took the lead as a fierce multi-car crash was triggered by contact between Robert Wickens and Ryan Hunter-Reay. The initial impact sent Wickens up into the debris fence, and the cars of Takuma Sato, James Hinchcliffe and Pietro Fittipaldi also were caught up in the crash. The accident resulted in a red flag, stopping the race for nearly two hours as course workers repaired the catch fence.

Dr. Geoffrey Billows, IndyCar Medical Director, confirmed that Wickens was awake and alert following the crash. He was transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown, Pa., for further evaluation. The other four drivers involved in the wreck – Ryan Hunter-Reay, Takuma Sato, Pietro Fittipaldi and James Hinchcliffe – were evaluated and released from the infield care center.

When the green flag waved again, Rossi took control. The Andretti Autosport driver led a total of 180 laps enroute to his third race win of the season, a total matched only by championship rivals Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden. He now trails Dixon by 29 points (530-501) with three races remaining.

For his part, Dixon quickly recovered from a poor qualifying result on Saturday to lead three laps and finish third, one of only four cars on the lead lap at the end of the contest. Fellow Honda driver Sebastien Bourdais rounded out the top four finishers, and was the final car on the lead lap.

Video recaps from this weekend’s Honda IndyCar Series activities at Pocono 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 heads west for the final oval race of the 2018 season, the August 25 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at Gateway Motorsports Park just outside of St. Louis, Missouri.

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started third, finished first, third IndyCar Series win of 2018, fifth career victory: “The #27 NAPA Auto Parts Honda was better than everyone else, so it was an exceptional day. I have amazing teammates. Zach [Veach] and Marco [Andretti] really helped me out there in traffic. You can’t do any of this without an amazing team, so I’m really fortunate to be at Andretti Autosport and be surrounded by this great group of people. But right now, our thoughts are with Rob [Wickens] and everyone involved in that crash. It’s tough to really celebrate after something like that takes place.”

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started 13^th, finished second, continues to lead Verizon IndyCar Series Drivers’ Championship: “It was a very ‘tough day in the office’. We tried to go off [pit] strategy, and got in that ‘fuel-save’ mode, so our pace was really slow and it was very difficult to pass anyone. We got the most out of the PNC Bank Honda and did okay on [championship] points. Congrats to [Alexander] Rossi. He’s driving fantastic at the moment, and we’re going to have to ‘slow his roll’ here pretty quickly!”

Marc Sours (Senior Manager and Chief Engineer, Honda Performance Development) on today’s Honda victory at Pocono Raceway: “Most important, Robert Wickens, his family and friends will remain in our thoughts as he recovers from his injuries. Congratulations to Alexander Rossi, who was just so strong all day. Everyone at Honda and HPD will be focused on equally supporting all of our drivers as the season winds down, and the championship battle intensifies.”

Verizon IndyCar Series ABC Supply 500
Circuit:              Pocono Raceway (2.5-mile oval) Long Pond, PA
2017 Winner:    Will Power (Team Penske) 139.172 mph average
Weather:           Overcast, mild, 67 degrees F

Top-10 Race Results:
Fn.	St.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Laps	Notes
1.	3.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	200	191.304 mph average
2.	1.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	200	+4.4982 seconds
3.	13.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	200
4.	8.	Sebastien Bourdais	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	200
5.	2.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	199
6.	7.	Zach Veach-R	Andretti Autosport	Honda	199
7.	11.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	199
8.	8.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	199
9.	19.	Charlie Kimball	Carlin Racing	Chevrolet	198
10.	15.	Ed Carpenter	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	197
Other Honda Results
12.	12.	Ed Jones	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	197	Running
14.	18.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	196	Running
18.	4.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	9	Did not finish – crash
19.	6.	Robert Wickens-R	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	6	Did not finish – crash
20.	9.	James Hinchcliffe	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	6	Did not finish – crash
21.	10.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	6	Did not finish – crash
22.	17.	Pietro Fittipaldi-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	6	Did not finish – crash

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Thanksgiving Travelers, Get Ready: Your Best Time To Book Is Here

August 20, 2018

MIAMI, Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s never too early to start thinking about how and where you’ll be spending the end-of-year holidays, and when it comes to Thanksgiving, the time is now. Skyscanner.com, the global travel search engine, has collated and analyzed data from its more than 60 million monthly users to determine the best time to book your Thanksgiving travel, and the countdown is on with the most savings anticipated in September.

Contrary to years past, procrastinators are less likely to fare as well as they have when it comes to Thanksgiving. While previous years’ data indicated higher potential for last-minute deals, if you’re planning to get out of dodge for Thanksgiving, you’re best inclined to heed Skyscanner’s advice and purchase your tickets ahead of time.

Best-Time-to-Book Breakdown
Best savings:	Week of August 27 (7% savings) followed by week of October 1 (6% savings)
Best month to book:	September
Worst savings:	Week of November 19 followed by week of November 12
Average search lead-time:	53 days out (September 30)

And there’s more data supporting why travelers need to book their Thanksgiving travel early this year. When looking at the top 10 domestic destinations for the holiday, the percentage increase in those fares is significant enough, especially if you’re planning to book travel for two or more passengers:

Destination	Avg. Price Before Thanksgiving	Average Price Thanksgiving	% Markup
New York	$294.52	$421.1	42.98%
Las Vegas	$253.04	$342.0	35.16%
Los Angeles	$333.61	$438.94	31.57%
Chicago	$255.34	$368.29	44.23%
Miami	$229.66	$398.04	73.31%
San Francisco	$336.29	$394.17	17.21%
Washington	$293.81	$374.31	27.4%
Orlando	$231.17	$358.1	54.91%
Denver	$248.94	$324.81	30.47%
Atlanta	$250.51	$371.31	48.22%

For more information and inspiration, please visit: https://www.skyscanner.com/tips-and-inspiration/skyscanner-unveils-best-time-book-thanksgiving-flights

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*Data Methodology:
Skyscanner holiday travel data is based on historic search and exit data collated over the past two years. US to US round-trip travel for one-adult ticket was analyzed.

About Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search company providing free search of flights, hotels and car rental. Founded in 2003 Skyscanner helps to meet the travel planning needs of over 60 million people each month. Skyscanner is available in over 30 languages. Skyscanner’s highly-rated free mobile app has been downloaded over 70 million times. The privately-owned company employs over 900 staff and has ten global offices in Edinburgh, Singapore, Beijing, Shenzhen, Miami, Barcelona, Glasgow, Sofia, Budapest and London. For more information, please visit http://www.skyscanner.com and our travel news site.

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Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Takes Class Victory at Vegas to Reno

August 20, 2018

The Honda Off-Road Racing team scored its third victory of the season this season, with the Jeff Proctor-led team taking their Ridgeline Baja Race Truck to the Class 7200 win at this weekend’s General Tire Vegas to Reno race.

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck continued their winning ways this weekend at the General Tire Vegas to Reno race, claiming a third class victory in four events this season.

A part of the Best In The Desert series of off-road races, the “V2R” is the longest event of its type in the United States and features a unique set of challenges, including high ambient temperatures, substantial elevation changes and the constant potential of sudden, strong rain storms. The course is also known for several high-speed sections, stretches of deep silt and thick dust that can make overtaking difficult.

Starting seventh, based on a qualifying draw, in the nine-truck “Class 7200” field, team owner/driver Jeff Proctor and navigator Evan Weller started out at a conservative pace for the first 50 miles, then began to gain positions, moving to first in class at the 88-mile mark.

Continuing to build the lead through the first half of the race, Proctor passed off the driving duties to Pat Dailey for the final 200 miles. This weekend’s victory adds to an impressive total for the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck this season, including class wins at the Parker 425 in February and at the Baja 500 in June. In addition, the team finished second in its other start this year, at the Mint 400. The Honda Off-Road Racing Team now begins the final prep and logistics for its final race of the year, the Baja 1000 in November.

Powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine produced by Honda Performance Development, the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck features a body designed by Honda R&D Americas’ Los Angeles Design Studio, with inspiration taken from the current Honda Ridgeline, also designed and developed by Honda R&D North Americas. Key design cues drawn from the Honda Ridgeline can be seen in the front fascia, hood, roof, bed and side profile.

Making approximately 550 horsepower, HPD’s 3.5-liter HR35TT engine uses the same block and cylinder heads as the production V6 that powers the all-new Ridgeline. Additional, custom elements of the powertrain include an HPD-designed intake plenum and custom Engine Control Unit programming.

Photos and information from the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck’s efforts can be viewed on Instagram at @hondaoffroadracing and @proctor_race. Honda Racing/HPD news and reports can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD.

Jeff Proctor (team owner/driver Ridgeline Baja Race Truck) finished 1^st in Class 7200 Unlimited V6 Trucks: “Being patient early in the race and avoiding mistakes in the dust was a key strategy for us today. This is a sweet victory for the entire team and our first at this legendary race. I can’t thank our entire crew enough for all their hard work to get us here.”

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Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Outdoor Advertising Company for Billboard Electric Shock Accident

August 17, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has issued citations to an outdoor advertising company for serious safety violations after a worker suffered third-degree burns when a metal pole he was using to install a sign on a billboard came into contact with an overhead power line.

On February 6, two sign hangers for Outfront Media were working 25 feet above ground on the billboard’s platform to install a vinyl sign over West 3^rd Street. The workers were using 11-foot poles to place the 14-by-48-foot sign. One of the metal poles touched an energized high-voltage power line located near the edge of the billboard, which resulted in serious burns to 25 percent of the sign-hanger’s body.

“Employers must identify and evaluate all hazards in the workplace,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “When energized overhead lines are present, the employer must ensure that employees maintain required clearances, or minimum safe distances from the overhead lines, to protect employees from electrical shock or electrocution.”

Cal/OSHA issued three citations to Outfront Media totaling $32,435 in proposed penalties. A serious accident-related citation was issued for the employer’s violation of provisions for preventing accidents due to proximity to overhead lines, which requires a minimum clearance of 6 feet be maintained for work done near 34.5 kilovolt lines. A serious citation was issued for failure to identify and evaluate hazards related to installing signs on billboards in proximity to power lines. Cal/OSHA also issued a general citation to the employer for an inadequate heat illness prevention plan for its outdoor workers.

Since 2015, Cal/OSHA has opened 11 inspections with outdoor and display advertising employers. Among those inspections were six accidents, including an electric shock incident last year when a worker’s ladder came into contact with overhead power lines during preparations to hang a sign.

A citation is classified as serious when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazard created by the violation.

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) that helps protect California’s workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace.

Cal/OSHA offers a fact sheet for safety meetings on working safely on or near high voltage overhead lines. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations; Cal/OSHA

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