Health insurance giant Aetna under legal fire from New York City Cardiologist

May 29, 2018

NEW YORK, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A New York cardiologist, Dr. Perry Frankel, is suing Aetna for breach of contract with his practice, Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics (ACD) in a lawsuit filed today, May 29, 2018. The suit, filed with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, is the result of a year-long battle to pay out nearly $1 million worth of legitimate claims for Covered Services of Aetna plan members. Aetna ordered ACD to cease all medical care provided specifically by its mobile clinic in May 2017. The lawsuit follows a protest outside of the Aetna building in New York earlier this month. Dozens of Black and Latino union and city workers affected by the blackballing of ACD screenings, proven to save lives, urged Aetna to reinstate ACD coverage to their plans. ACD made repeated attempts to ask Aetna why it honored claims for some ACD services and refused others, but never received an explanation. Soon after, Aetna dropped Dr. Frankel as a provider altogether, leaving hundreds of members claims unpaid.

“Aetna’s reckless behavior has already compromised the health and well-being of thousands,” said Dr. Perry Frankel, President and chief cardiologist of ACD. “This is life-or-death for countless members whose claims have been denied without cause or explanation.”

ACD mobile clinics provide important on-site cardiac screenings at union and church locations in medically underserved communities across New York City. This prompted Black and Latino union leaders and rank and file patients of Dr. Frankel’s to rally outside of the Park Avenue Aetna headquarters in a protest, which took place on May 9, 2018, one year after Aetna first ordered ACD stop mobile clinic visits. “Aetna’s sudden refusal to pay more than $900,000 of medical claims for hardworking union and city workers under their coverage is nothing more than corporate greed and discrimination,” said Attorney Todd Cushner of Cushner & Associates, P.C., the firm representing Dr. Frankel and ACD in the suit. “My client has faithfully honored his agreement [Specialist Physician Agreement Execution Sheet] since 1998, but the same cannot be said for Aetna who is effectively restricting access to lifesaving healthcare from municipal workers.”

The complaint cites Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing which is a violation of New York law. Other infractions Aetna could be found guilty of:

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 42 U.S.C § 80001, et seq. ,
New York Public Health Law § 4406(1);
New York Public Health Law § 4406-(d)(2)(a);
New York Public Health Law § 4406-(d)(2)(d);
New York Public Health Law § 4406-d(5);
New York Insurance Law § 3224-a (the Prompt Payment Law);
New York Insurance Law § 4803(b)(1).

CONTACT: Hank Sheinkopf (212) 725-2378

SOURCE Advanced Cardiovascular Diagnostics (ACD)

Ismael Cala shines in TEDxRoma with an astonishing lecture about Neutrality and Mental Health

May 29, 2018

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ROME, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Strategist and communicator Ismael Cala keeps moving forward in his career by participating in TEDxRoma, with a lecture on neutrality and mental health. He was the only Hispanic guest at the event.

“Can each one of you remain neutral for the next few minutes?” Cala asked to a packed auditorium with over one thousand participants at Rome’s La Nuvola Convention Center in the Italian capital.

By drawing on his own history of personal achievement, Cala elucidated about how “being neutral is a human dilemma, since we are trained and programmed to find truth and arrive at a definite opinion about all we know, all we think to know, and things we don’t even know.”

He highlighted that “most of the time we obsess about being right instead of being happy,” because our own mental maps betray us. “Our brain can’t stand to leave an unanswered question, and always wants to be right,” he remarked.

In the lecture, which was given in English, Ismael presented three keys, derived from his personal experience, on how to enhance happiness and success:

1- Diagnosing awareness: Observing ourselves constantly. Monitoring our own emotions and reactions. Studying our brain, reconnecting our minds, and raising our awareness. Once we find this awareness, we empower ourselves as great observers and creators.

2- Being like bamboos: Bamboos are empty and flexible. They bend to face the wind and can survive in any climate. Flexibility helps us to navigate the river of uncertainty.

3- Smiling: Would we rather be right or be happy? If we want a peaceful life, we must start exercising our smile today. A smile is a softener of emotional and spiritual stress.

“Transformation is possible. If I am smiling here in Rome in front of all of you, it is because non-attachment and neutrality have transformed scarcity into infinite possibilities, from being a victim to becoming an aware leader, by turning fear into power. We are all masters of our own destiny. I dream of a world free of emotional stress,” the communicator and bestselling author concluded to a standing ovation.

TEDx is a program of TED, which involves holding local events independently, to develop “ideas that deserve to be shared.”

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

A life and business strategist, for five and a half years Ismael Cala was the host of CALA during prime time on CNN en Español. Businessman, social entrepreneur and journalist. Author of eight bestsellers on themes of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including El poder de escuchar (‘The power of listening’), and Despierta con Cala (‘Wake up with Cala’); ambassador for the concept of Corporate Happiness in Latin America. Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969, and holds a degree in Art History from the Oriente University. He is the co-author of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy. He graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto, and has a diploma from Seneca College in Television Production. He is President and founder of the Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

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Discovery Familia Welcomes New Members To The Family

May 29, 2018

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MIAMI, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery Familia is growing! The network featuring programming dedicated to Hispanic women and kids, is introducing well-known home and food series that will air for the first time ever for Spanish-language viewers.

Starting June 4, Discovery Familia will premiere popular and successful home renovation and food competition programs such as Remodelación en pareja (Fixer Upper), Rescatando propiedades (Flip or Flop), Los cazahogares (House Hunters), Chopped: Eliminado (Chopped) y Juegos en el super con Guy (Guy’s Grocery Games). It will also offer content featuring Latin American personalities, such as Locos x el Asado.

Well-known personalities including Chip and Joanna Gaines, Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay, Ted Allen, and Alton Brown will join the network’s programming line-up by sharing their culinary, home improvement and decorating expertise, bringing at the same time all the drama and stress that comes with cooking contests and home renovations.

New series descriptions are as follows:

Juegos en el super con Guy (Guy’s Grocery Games)– Monday, June 4 -7pm ET
Guy Fieri sends four talented chefs running through the aisles in a grocery store cooking competition. The chefs are hit by real-world challenges like finding workarounds when all the essential ingredients are suddenly “out-of-stock” or having to create a masterpiece when you can only cook with “5 items or less” or on a $10 budget.

Locos X el Asado- Monday, June 4 -9pm ET
Hosted by “El Laucha” and his friends, the show takes place in a homie space covered with local flavors while they prepare extraordinary asados, show a variety of cooking techniques and details about the different meat cuts, sauces, and secret tricks. The new series also takes on a tour of Buenos Aires and its surroundings, and introduces unique characters.

Remodelación en pareja (Fixer Upper)- Wednesday, June 6– 9pm E/P
Chip and Joanna Gaines help homebuyers in Waco, Texas, look past the superficial and buy the worst house in the best neighborhood. With his expertise in construction and her keen design sense, Chip and Jo transform potential-rich houses into their clients’ dream homes.

Rescatando propiedades (Flip or Flop)- Wednesday, June 6– 10pm E/P
Flipping team Tarek and Christina have viewers on the edge of their seats as they purchase dilapidated properties for cash and then renovate and flip them for resale.

Chopped: Eliminado (Chopped)– Sunday, June 10 – 9E/P
Chopped is a cooking competition that’s all about skill, speed and ingenuity, where four up-and-coming chefs compete before a panel of three expert judges. Course by course, the chefs must take a basket of mystery ingredients and turn it into an extraordinary meal. Host Ted Allen leads the high-energy, high-pressure competition, and in the end, only one chef will make the cut and win $10,000.

Sabotaje en la cocina (Cutthroat Kitchen)- Sunday, June 10– 9E/P
The new series hands four chefs $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors. Ingredients will be thieved, utensils destroyed and valuable time on the clock lost when these chefs compete to cook delicious dishes while also having to out-plot the competition. With Alton Brown as the devilish provocateur, we see just how far one chef will go to ensure they have the winning dish.

Los cazahogares (House Hunters, House Hunters International and Tiny House Hunters)- Friday, June 22– 7pm ET
These series take viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode shows the process as buyers search for a home whether it’s in their home town, across the globe or looking to downsize their living space.

Derrota a Bobby Flay (Beat Bobby Flay)- Monday, July 9– 10pm E/P
In this competition series, two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to put their culinary skills to the test against Bobby Flay. The winner moves on to the ultimate battle — facing off against Bobby Flay — but not without an advantage: our challenger chooses the dish they will both be judged on. Can Bobby come up with the winning dish with no time to prepare?

About Discovery Familia
Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is a Spanish-language network dedicated to Hispanic women and the things that matter in their lives. During the day, the Discovery Kids block provides a safe environment for children with entertaining, programming, and in the evening, the channel offers programming for women, focusing on topics such as home décor, food, health, beauty and family. Discovery Familia also reaches audiences across screens on the ”Discovery Familia GO” TV Everywhere app. For more information, please follow us on Facebook @discoveryfamilia, Twitter @ DiscoveryFam and Instagram @ Discovery.familia.

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First in a Generation: All-New 2019 Acura RDX Arrives in Showrooms June 1

May 29, 2018

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First in a new generation: The completely re-imagined 2019 Acura RDX arrives in dealers on June 1 with a long list of new and premium standard features, top-of-class power-to-weight ratio, and a starting MSRP of $37,300 (excluding destination charge, taxes and fees).

TORRANCE, California, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Debuting the next-generation of Acura design, performance and technology, and the model’s first-ever A-Spec variant, the all-new 2019 Acura RDX goes on-sale at Acura dealerships nationwide on June 1. With a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP²) starting at $37,300 (excluding $995 destination and handling), the 2019 RDX comes standard with a class-leading array of premium features and technologies. Priced the same as the outgoing model equipped with AcuraWatch™ (now standard), the new RDX is thousands less than comparably equipped European competitors.

The all-new RDX is the first in a new generation of products developed from the ground up around Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance brand direction, and is the top-selling nameplate in the compact luxury SUV segment³ since RDX launched in 2006, with cumulative U.S. sales exceeding 375,000 vehicles. The Ohio-made RDX is built on an all-new Acura-exclusive platform featuring a new VTEC^® Turbo powertrain, the segment’s only 10-speed transmission and the (available) next generation of Acura Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™).

The new RDX offers a more luxurious and spacious interior, top-of-class power-to-weight ratio, and a long list of standard luxury features and technologies, including AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive technology, an ultra-wide panoramic moonroof, next-generation Acura JewelEye™ LED headlights and the new True Touchpad Interface™, Acura’s groundbreaking new user interface tailored around the driving environment.

The new RDX can be upgraded with the Technology Package and line-topping Advance Package. Available new premium features, depending on trim, include 16-way power adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, a 10.5-inch full-color Head-Up Display, 16-channel Acura ELS Studio 3D™ premium audio, Surround View Camera System, Cross Traffic Monitor and blind spot information System.

The RDX is also the first Acura SUV available with the A-Spec sport appearance package, which includes 20-inch wheels and low-profile 245/45R20 tires, gloss black exterior accents, large-diameter exhaust finishers, A-Spec badging and exclusive interior upgrades including an available red or black leather interior with black Ultrasuede^® inserts.

2019 RDX Pricing & EPA Ratings

Trim	MSRP	MSRP including $995 Destination⁴	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city / highway / combined)⁵
RDX (FWD)	$37,300	$38,295	22 / 28 / 24
RDX (FWD) with Technology Package	$40,500	$41,495	22 / 28 /24
RDX (FWD) A-Spec	$43,500	$44,495	22 / 27 / 24
RDX (FWD) with Advance Package	$45,400	$46,395	22 / 28 / 24
RDX SH-AWD	$39,300	$40,295	21 / 27 / 23
RDX SH-AWD with Technology Package	$42,500	$43,495	21 / 27 / 23
RDX SH-AWD A-Spec	$45,500	$46,495	21 / 26 / 23
RDX SH-AWD with Advance Package	$47,400	$48,395	21 / 27 / 23

RDX Design

The 2019 RDX is the first all-new model to fully express Acura’s new exterior and interior design direction that first debuted in the Acura Precision Concept and Acura Precision Cockpit. The new RDX boasts a more premium and athletic stance with a longer wheelbase, shortened front overhang and wider track. The new design showcases Acura’s signature diamond pentagon grille, next-generation Jewel Eye™ LED headlights and NSX-inspired front air curtains.

Inside, the new RDX impresses with sumptuous interior appointments, including available authentic brushed aluminum, stainless steel and Olive Ash wood accents, intricately sculpted sport seats, an ultra-wide panoramic moonroof and a high-deck floating center console that showcases the new True Touchpad Interface and the NSX-inspired drive mode dial.

With its 2.6-inch longer wheelbase and new packaging, the RDX provides expanded cabin space with class-leading rear legroom, a fully-flat rear floor, and a larger (+3.4 cubic feet) cargo area with an additional 1.7 cubic-feet of compartmented underfloor storage.

RDX Performance

The 2019 RDX is powered by a direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter, 16-valve powerplant with DOHC VTEC^® valvetrain mated to the segment’s only 10-speed automatic transmission (10AT). Peak output of 272 horsepower (SAE net) and 280 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net) bests RDX’s key competitors, including Mercedes, BMW, Audi and Volvo, and delivers 40 percent more low-end torque than the outgoing 3.5L V6 for powerful acceleration.

The all-new RDX redesign also heralds the return of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) to the RDX nameplate. This next-generation of Acura SH-AWD features improved rear-wheel torque capacity, up 40 percent over the previous-generation system, further amplifying the performance enhancing capabilities of Acura’s dynamic torque vectoring technology. Now, up to 70% of torque can be distributed to the rear wheels, and up to 100% of that torque can be distributed to either the right-rear or left-rear wheel, creating outstanding control and agility. SH-AWD is among the most advanced all-wheel-drive systems available in a luxury automobile and the 2019 RDX is the first model to utilize this new generation.

All RDX models also come equipped with Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System – with Snow, Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes – providing the driver with an expanded range of dynamic experiences to suit their mood and the driving environment. The system interacts with the Drive-by-Wire™ throttle, 10-speed transmission, electric power steering, SH-AWD (if equipped) with torque vectoring, traction control, Active Damper System (on Advance grades) and Active Sound Control to provide a wider range of driving experiences and dynamic capabilities based on the needs of the driver and driving conditions.

RDX Technology

The 2019 RDX provides a more premium and tech-savvy cabin experience with the first application of Acura’s True Touchpad Interface™, an all-new design that combines the advantages of both conventional touchscreen and remote-based approaches. The True Touchpad Interface™ features a 10.2-inch full-HD center display mounted high atop the center console, close to the driver’s natural line of sight, and a center console-mounted touchpad that is precisely mapped, one-to-one, with the action on the center display – the world’s first use of “absolute positioning” in the driving environment. (For more information on how the new True Touchpad Interface™, please watch a brief video here.)

The new RDX also marks the debut of the available Acura ELS Studio 3D™ premium audio, a 16-channel, 710-watt system featuring four ultra-slim Highline™ ceiling-mounted speakers. Another Acura first is a new natural language voice recognition system, which allows for more intuitive voice control of major features and functions, including commands for the available embedded Acura Navigation System. Also new is an available 10.5-inch full-color interactive Head-Up Display, which puts customizable information displays, including audio, phone, AcuraWatch alerts, turn-by-turn navigation and more, in the driver’s line of sight.

Finally, the RDX features the latest generation of AcuraLink™, which features in-vehicle 4GLTE Wi-Fi, available over-the-air software updates and a wide array of cloud-based services, including emergency roadside assistance, remote locking/unlocking and engine start, stolen vehicle tracking, remote diagnostics, geofencing, speed tracking and more.

Development and Manufacturing

The 2019 Acura RDX is the first RDX to be designed and developed in America, designed at the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, California, and developed in Raymond, Ohio. Like its predecessor, the new RDX is manufactured in East Liberty, Ohio⁵. The 2019 RDX’s 2.0-liter VTEC^® turbo engine is produced at the company’s Anna, Ohio engine plant⁶. Its new SH-AWD™ system is manufactured at the company’s Russels Point, Ohio transmission plant⁶, and its 10-speed automatic transmission is manufactured in the company’s Tallapoosa, Georgia⁶.

For More Information

Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles. Consumer information is available at http://www.acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at https://acura.us/SocialChannels.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand – 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 5-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 as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

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.

¹ Based on cumulative total sales 2006-2018CYTD April of models in the compact luxury SUV segment, excludes MY2003 – 2009 Cadillac SRX.
² Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $975 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
³ Based on cumulative total sales 2006-2018CYTD April of models in the compact luxury SUV segment, excludes MY2003 – 2009 Cadillac SRX.
⁴ Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $995 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
⁵ Based on 2019 EPA fuel economy ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
⁶ Using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Domino’s Hotspots®: Now Open for Customer Suggestions

May 29, 2018

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Domino’s is now giving customers the chance to submit their own recommendations for Domino’s Hotspot delivery locations across the U.S.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Customers asked and Domino’s delivered! Domino’s (NYSE: DPZ), the largest pizza company in the world based on global retail sales, is now giving customers the chance to submit their own recommendations for Domino’s Hotspot delivery locations across the U.S.

More than 150,000 Domino’s Hotspots were launched in April, giving customers the option to receive deliveries at locations without traditional addresses – places like dog parks, beaches and sports fields. Now, Domino’s is excited to add even more local delivery spots based on customers’ feedback at dominos.com/suggestahotspot.

“We heard from customers about places in their communities that would make perfect Domino’s Hotspot locations,” said Dennis Maloney, Domino’s chief digital officer. “We’re excited to now have a system for customers to share those locations with us, making our easy-to-use Domino’s Hotspots even more relevant to our local neighborhoods.”

After customers visit dominos.com/suggestahotspot, they can identify a new location on the delivery map for their nearest store and then mark it as a potential Domino’s Hotspot for the local franchisee to review. Once approved, customers will receive an email letting them know the location is ready to accept deliveries and the Domino’s Hotspot will appear on the map for customers to select.

The option to suggest a Domino’s Hotspot has launched in conjunction with new television ads, which feature a Domino’s ambassador traveling from a dog park to a little league game, to a college quad and even delivering to a certain “big-footed” customer, making sure all the official “grand opening” ribbons are cut at new Domino’s Hotspot locations. To see the new ads, go to youtube.com/dominos.

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 nearly 15,000 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 first quarter of 2018, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $3.1 billion, with over $1.5 billion in the U.S. and over $1.6 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s global stores as of the first 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, as part of an industry-first collaboration with Ford Motor Company, Domino’s began a meaningful test of delivery using self-driving vehicles.

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The option to suggest a Domino’s Hotspot has launched in conjunction with new television ads, which feature a Domino’s ambassador traveling from a dog park to a little league game, to a college quad and even delivering to a certain “big-footed” customer, making sure all the official “grand opening” ribbons are cut at new Domino’s Hotspot locations.

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Out for Undergrad (O4U) Names Goldman Sachs as Host of LGBTQ Undergrad Leadership Business Conference for the Fourth Consecutive Year

May 28, 2018

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NEW YORK, May 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Out for Undergrad (O4U), founder of the nation’s most prestigious LGBTQ+ undergraduate leadership training conferences, has again named Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) in New York as its Business Conference Host Sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. Founded in 1869, the Goldman Sachs Group is headquartered in New York, maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world, and has received a rating of 100% on the annual Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) since 2004. This index rigorously examines corporate response to the changing landscape of legal protections for LGBTQ+ employees and their families (both federally and from state to state) and emerging best practices to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ employees and to ensure that LGBTQ+ employees are treated fairly in the workplace. https://www.hrc.org/resources/corporate-equality-index-2019-criteria-updates

O4U Executive Director, Cindi Love, said:
“We are very excited and honored to again welcome Goldman Sachs as the host sponsor of our Business Conference. We connect deeply with their values about fostering inclusion as a priority by ‘sustaining a work environment where people feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work and are empowered to reach their full potential. Students tell us that these weekend immersions change their lives, inspiring them to live authentically, bring their full and best selves to the workplace and pursue challenging, ambitious and purposeful careers.'”

Founded in 2004, O4U offers four leadership conferences in Business Tech, Marketing and Engineering hosted by more than 130 of America’s leading corporations and universities. These sponsors, alongside O4U volunteers, co-create dynamic weekend-long learning communities for LGBTQ+ professionals, mentors and students. http://outforundergrad.org

Dane E. Holmes, Global Head of Human Capital Management of Goldman Sachs says:
“At Goldman Sachs, we know two things to be true when it comes to talent: first, the health and success of our business depends on the quality of our people, and second, talent is not bound by factors such as race, gender, age or sexual orientation. For that reason, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with Out for Undergrad, an organization committed to the important work of connecting LGBTQ+ students with career opportunities and promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.”

The cost of O4U attendance for students is fully underwritten by sponsors who also send their leaders to mentor and train the best and brightest LGBTQ+ students in the nation about job opportunities in their highly competitive industries. http://outforundergrad.org/for-employers

Media Contact:

Goldman Sachs
Jake Siewert
Tel: +1 212 902 5400

Out for Undergrad (O4U)
Cindi Love [email protected]
866-648-9727

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Honda Named in Autotrader’s ’10-Best Non-luxury CPO Programs for 2018′

May 25, 2018

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Honda Named in Autotrader’s ‘10-Best Non-luxury CPO Programs for 2018’

TORRANCE, California, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda has been named as one of Autotrader’s “10-Best Non-luxury CPO Programs for 2018.” Honda’s Certified Pre-Owned program was touted for its 7-year/100,000 mile coverage, its additional 1-year/12,000 mile bumper-to-bumper coverage, and for its transferability and lack of deductible.

“Beyond being budget friendly, buying a certified vehicle provides an extra level of comfort, knowing your car has been through a rigorous inspection and is backed by the manufacturer for an extended length of time,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. “Sometimes, that warranty is longer than you get with a new car and is certainly better than with a non-certified used car.”

Autotrader’s 10-Best CPO Programs awards recognizes the best CPO programs available based on a series of factors, including powertrain warranty length (with a minimum of six years or 100,000 miles of coverage from the original sale date), available inventory, bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, deductible amount, and transferability to future vehicle owners.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2017 more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing, features and high-resolution photography of all Honda models is available at hondanews.com.
Consumer information can be found at automobiles.honda.com.
To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

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Warriors and Families Celebrate Creativity in Old San Juan

May 25, 2018

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Injured veterans and family members dined on traditional Old San Juan cuisine and created their own art at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® event in the island’s historic district, considered the artistic capital of Puerto Rico.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Injured veterans and family members dined on traditional Old San Juan cuisine and created their own art at a recent Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) connection event in the island’s historic district, considered the artistic capital of Puerto Rico.

Warriors and their guests picked up painting techniques from an experienced artist who walked them through the process of creating something beautiful to display in their homes.

“The arts, and all its variations, are a great way to express myself and help me focus,” said National Guard veteran German Rivera. “Plus, it’s that much better when it comes with a good dinner, inspirational guitar music, and excellent veteran companions. I always love to be around and talk with my fellow Wounded Warrior Project peers.”

The 2017 WWP Annual Warrior Survey (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/survey) highlights the importance of opportunities for connection at WWP outreach events, which support the long-term recovery of warriors in environments that accommodate physical injuries and social anxieties.

“Being able to develop an idea and focus that idea on a painting or drawing made it an experience to remember,” German said. “At the meet-and-greet, we shared experiences about other Wounded Warrior Project events, while we attempted the instructor’s dynamic art techniques to create our own art.”

WWP program events like this give wounded warriors and family members an opportunity to experience firsthand what is possible at social gatherings that get them out of the house and connect them with fellow service members and their communities.

“Wounded Warrior Project gives me perspective in life and empowers me to be productive and overcome my problems and fears by helping others,” German said. “I’ve participated in their dinners and many of their other mental and physical recovery programs, including mental health workshops and Soldier Ride^®. I also lead a group where warriors on the island can support one another.”

WWP has been connecting, serving, and empowering wounded warriors for 15 years. To learn more, visit http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org.

About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers – helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more: http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/about-us.

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Acura Recognized in Autotrader’s 10-Best Luxury CPO Programs for 2018

May 25, 2018

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Acura Recognized in Autotrader’s 10-Best Luxury CPO Programs for 2018

TORRANCE, California, May 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Autotrader has recognized Acura as one of its 10-Best Luxury CPO Programs for 2018. Acura’s Certified Pre-Owned program was touted for its 7-year/100,000 mile coverage, its additional 1-year/12,000 mile bumper-to-bumper coverage, and for its transferability to future owners, and lack of deductible.

“Beyond being budget friendly, buying a certified vehicle provides an extra level of comfort, knowing your car has been through a rigorous inspection and is backed by the manufacturer for an extended length of time,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. “Sometimes, that warranty is longer than you get with a new car and is certainly better than with a non-certified used car.”

Autotrader’s 10-Best CPO Programs recognizes the best CPO programs available based on a series of factors, including powertrain warranty length (with a minimum of six years or 100,000 miles of coverage from the original sale date), available inventory, bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, deductible amount, and transferability to future vehicle owners.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand – 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 5-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 as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

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.

For More Information

Additional media information including pricing, features 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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Univision Network’s beauty and fashion expert, Jomari Goyso bares it all in new book, Naked, by HarperCollins Español

May 24, 2018

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Desnudo (Naked) by Jomari Goyso. — Desnudo (Naked) by Jomari Goyso

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Renowned stylist, beauty and fashion expert, and TV personality Jomari Goyso bares his soul in his new book titled “Desnudo” (Naked)—an autobiography depicting his life, from humble beginnings on a farm in La Rioja, Spain, to his rise as one of the most influential voices of Hispanic television, and everything in between.

With strong opinions on celebrity fashion and a warm approach to his Hispanic audience, Jomari has captured the public’s attention—having collaborated with names such as Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Kim Kardashian, sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Campbell, Kristen Bell, Kate del Castillo and a long list of other famous faces.

The autobiography is an exploration of fears and hang-ups that have accompanied Jomari on his journey and how he has overcome them. Jomari narrates with candor and transparency his life on the farm, his beloved grandmother Rosalia, and his father’s strong expectations of him and his future. He goes into painful detail on his struggles with his weight, bullying, low self-esteem, and even suicide attempts. The book also recounts his first days of independence in Madrid and the many “chapters” of his life—recognizing his talent and shaping his career to ultimately become a prominent figure among the Latino community in America.

Edward Benitez, Senior Acquisitions Editor for HarperCollins Español comments: “We are proud to be publishing Jomari’s autobiography—this is a story his fans have longed for and Jomari does not disappoint. From a humble beginning in a small town of 600 inhabitants in Spain to the glitz and glamour of Madrid, Hollywood, and Miami Beach, Jomari shares his journey like no one else can.

This is a story of transformation and healing, providing wisdom and inspiration for all readers.

Naked is the perfect title for this work—quite simply, he bares it all and hides nothing from his fans.”

The launch of Desnudo, reinforces Jomari’s passion and commitment to use his work to help people that suffer or have suffered from abuse. For this reason, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a charitable institution focused on supporting women that suffer from abuse.

“We are delighted to announce the launch of Jomari Goyso’s first book, given the special connection he has with Univision’s audience,” said Rick Alessandri, executive vice president of Enterprise Development, Univision Communications Inc. “This autobiography is authentic, revealing and gives readers a never-before-told insight into his fascinating life.”

Naked becomes Jomari’s way of simultaneously revealing his inner-self while giving a voice to those who may also be suffering from low self-esteem and have not been able to make peace with their true selves. To illustrate this point, Goyso speaks about the crucial moment when he decided to leave behind Josemari, the little boy from the farm, and become someone new, only to find himself again many years later under very different circumstances.

Jomari speaks of God and faith; of hard farewells and providential encounters; of the contradiction of being a stylist to the stars and having to sleep on a rooftop. What Goyso truly undresses in this story is the crude reality of a lifestyle based on appearances—of which he became a victim—but more importantly, he bares his soul’s yearning to be appreciated and loved. This is only one of several major revelations and insights that take place throughout the story. Much of Jomari’s wisdom first becoming catalyzed by the duality of rubbing shoulders with the Hollywood elite while spending time with the less fortunate on the streets of Los Angeles. It is from here that Jomari reveals the meaning of true beauty.

ABOUT JOMARI GOYSO

In addition to being a renowned stylist, make-up artist, and fashion expert that has collaborated with world-class designers, Jomari has gained notoriety for having worked with names such as Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz, and Kim Kardashian. He also has achieved a remarkable career in television, becoming a household name for his work on Univision as the resident fashionista; also known for his latest fashion and style segment on Univision Network’s variety show, “El Gordo y La Flaca” and his segment on “Primer Impacto” called “Jomari Love“, earning him a Daytime Emmy nomination. His work has bee showcased in prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Marie Claire, Vanity Hola and InStyle, as well as on television galas such as The Oscars and The Golden Globes. Jomari Goyso has become one of the most influential figures of Hispanic television in America.

ABOUT HARPERCOLLINS ESPAÑOL

HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.

Headquartered in New York, HarperCollins has publishing operations in 18 countries. With two hundred years of history and more than 120 branded imprints around the world, HarperCollins publishes approximately 10,000 new books every year in 17 languages, and has a print and digital catalog of more than 200,000 titles. Writing across dozens of genres, HarperCollins authors include winners of the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, and the Man Booker Prize.

HarperCollins Español is an imprint for the Spanish-speaking community, publishing more than thirty titles per year. HarperCollins Español offers a broad selection of original and translated works, including best-selling biographies, autobiographies, handbooks and guides, business titles, lifestyle, wellness, self-help, fiction, suspense, action, history, and romance, as well as prominent Hispanic writers.

At HarperCollins Español, authors and their work are at the center of everything we do. We are proud to provide our authors with unprecedented editorial excellence, marketing reach, long-standing connections with booksellers, and industry-leading insight into reader and consumer behavior. Consistently at the forefront of innovation and technological advancement, HarperCollins Español also uses digital technology to create unique reading experiences and expand the reach of our authors. For more information, please visit www.harpercollinsespanol.com.

ABOUT UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. The Company, a chief content creator in the U.S., includes Univision Network, one of the top networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country, available in approximately 90% of U.S. Hispanic television households; UniMás, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network available in approximately 84% of U.S. Hispanic television households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language entertainment cable network, as well as UDN (Univision Deportes Network), the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language sports cable network, Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to telenovelas, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to international news, and an additional suite of cable offerings – De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson and Telehit; as well as an investment in El Rey Network, a general entertainment English-language cable network; Univision Local Media, which owns and/or operates 62 television stations and 58 radio stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Now, a direct-to-consumer, on demand and live streaming subscription service; Univision.com, the most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. Hispanics; and Uforia, a music application featuring multimedia music content. The Company also includes the Fusion Media Group (FMG), a division that serves young, diverse audiences. FMG includes news and lifestyle English-language cable network FUSION TV, and a collection of leading digital brands that span a range of categories: technology (Gizmodo), sports (Deadspin), music (TrackRecord), lifestyle (Lifehacker), modern women’s interests (Jezebel), news and politics (Splinter), African American news and culture (The Root), gaming (Kotaku), and car culture (Jalopnik). FMG also includes the Company’s interest in comedy and news satire brands The Onion, Clickhole and The A.V. Club. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has content creation facilities and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit www.corporate.univision.com.

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