America’s top 10 youth volunteers of 2018 named at 23rd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

April 30, 2018

Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn congratulates top youth volunteers from across the United States at the 23rd annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The 2018 State Honorees were each recognized at a ceremony on Sunday, April 29 at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For community service initiatives that range from leading a march against violence to providing service dogs to people in need, 10 students were named America’s top youth volunteers of 2018 today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a national program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

These National Honorees, named during the program’s 23rd annual national award ceremony at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, range in age from 10 to 18. They were selected first from a field of more than 29,000 middle level and high school youth volunteers nationwide, and then from 102 State Honorees, based on their initiative, effort, impact, and the personal growth demonstrated in the course of their volunteer service. The National Honorees each received $5,000 personal awards, engraved gold medallions, crystal trophies for their schools, and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for charities of their choice.

Today’s ceremony was part of a four-day celebration that brought each state’s top two youth volunteers of 2018 to Washington, D.C., for sightseeing and special recognition events. These State Honorees – one middle level and one high school student from each state and the District of Columbia – were personally congratulated by Olympic gold medalist and World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn last night at a gala dinner reception at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Each State Honoree received a $1,000 award.

These are the 10 National Honorees named today:

Tabitha Bell, 18, of Sandy, Utah, a senior at Waterford School, has raised more than $115,000 through her nonprofit, “Pawsitive Pawsibilities,” to provide nine service dogs to people who otherwise could not afford one.

Rosie Colucci, 13, of Palatine, Ill., an eighth-grader at Plum Grove Junior High School, has collected more than 60,000 toys, books, stuffed animals, games and other donations for hospitalized kids, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund research for a cure for childhood cancer.

Grayson Phillips, 18, of Gardendale, Ala., a senior at Essential Church School, organized a fishing tournament and a fundraising dinner/auction, and collected donations at outdoor expos, to provide seven children and young adults with disabilities with all-terrain power wheelchairs that allow them to safely navigate the great outdoors with their peers.

Michelle Qin, 17, of Santa Barbara, Calif., a junior at Dos Pueblos High School, is the founder and CEO of a nonprofit organization comprised of more than 100 students in California, New Jersey and British Columbia who work to empower girls and women around the world, focused on education, poverty and health.

Paloma Rambana, 12, of Tallahassee, Fla., a seventh-grader at Maclay School, lobbied legislators, led rallies, gave speeches, created a website and generated media publicity to help secure $1.25 million in state funding for visually impaired children between the ages of 6 and 13.

Hailey Richman, 10, of Long Island City, N.Y., a fifth-grader at Public School 78, has placed more than 10,000 jigsaw puzzles in nursing homes and other senior living facilities over the past three years, and created an online support group for kids around the world who have loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Madison Strempek, 13, of Crofton, Md., a seventh-grader at Crofton Middle School, wrote and self-published a 46-page book, Everyone Makes Mistakes, to reassure and comfort children, like her, who have an incarcerated parent.

Brandon Warren, 18, of Indianapolis, Ind., a senior at Warren Central High School, organized a citywide peace march and community day in Indianapolis to stand against youth violence, following the murder of a friend and fellow football player.

William Winslow, 12, of Raleigh, N.C., a sixth-grader at Daniels Magnet Middle School, fights childhood hunger in his community by holding food drives to fill backpacks with weekend food for children who otherwise might go hungry, and by helping to build school gardens in neighborhoods where access to fresh food is limited.

Helena Zimmerman, 16, of Purchase, N.Y., a junior at Rye Country Day School, co-founded a nonprofit organization three years ago that is currently giving more than 3,000 teens in 40 states the opportunity to experience meaningful volunteer work by teaching and tutoring kids in underserved communities.

“These honorees exemplify something we’ve known for a long time – that young volunteers have the power to bring meaningful change to their communities,” said John Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial, Inc. “These students have shown leadership and determination well beyond their years, and it’s a privilege to celebrate their service.”

“Through their acts of service, these honorees drive home a powerful lesson for their peers: that one student really can make a difference,” said Daniel P. Kelley, president of NASSP. “We are honored to shine a spotlight on the compassion, drive and ingenuity of each of these young volunteers.”

The distinguished selection committee that chose the National Honorees was chaired by Strangfeld and included Kelley of NASSP; Andrea Bastiani Archibald, chief girl and family engagement officer for Girl Scouts of the USA; Anna Drenning, a national headquarters volunteer recruiter with the American Red Cross; Natalye Paquin, chief executive officer of Points of Light; Kirsten Perry, a school counselor at Lawndale Community Academy in Chicago, Ill. and the American School Counselor Association’s 2018 School Counselor of the Year; Frederick J. Riley, national director of urban and youth development at YMCA of the USA; Tony Shivers, a member of the National PTA Board of Directors; Rhonda Taylor, director of partnerships and program engagement for the Corporation for National and Community Service; Will Waidelich, executive director of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE); and two 2017 National Honorees: Amal Bhatnagar, a freshman at University of California-Berkeley, and Katie Eder, a senior at Shorewood High School in Shorewood, Wis.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards was created in 1995 to identify and recognize young people for outstanding volunteer service – and, in so doing, inspire others to volunteer, too. In the past 23 years, the program has honored more than 120,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level.

For more information about The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and this year’s honorees, visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit.

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student’s potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at www.nassp.org.

About Prudential Financial

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit www.news.prudential.com.

Editors: For pictures of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program logo and medallions, visit https://spirit.prudential.com/resources/media.

For digital photos or B-roll of the National Honorees at the 2018 national recognition events, contact Prudential’s Harold Banks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].

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16th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala to honor the “Voice of Hispanic America”, Maria Elena Salinas and others at upcoming annual gala in Miami on May 19

April 30, 2018

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MIAMI, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®supporters and friends for the 16th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala in downtown Miami at the Intercontinental hotel on Saturday, May 19. A night of 50’s-era style and classic Miami glamour will bring together philanthropists, influencers and celebrity friends from the South Florida community to honor the true stars —the children and families of St. Jude.

The annual event, chaired by Javier Polit, President & Chief Information Officer of Procter & Gamble, raises funds to help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

This year’s honorees are journalist and news anchor Maria Elena Salinas and Monica Rabassa, Vice President of Marketing, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs from Univision Communications, who will receive the “2018 St. Jude Angels & Stars Lifetime Achievement Award” for their commitment to the patients and families of St Jude and outstanding citizenship to the community.

HISTORY: This event was co-founded in 2002 by model and entrepreneur Daisy Fuentes. Since that time, the Miami gala has raised more than $6 million in cash and pledges.

WHO: Red carpet interviews with celebrity attendees will be available upon request.

To purchase tickets, get information on sponsorship opportunities or donate items for the silent auction, please call (305) 537-1436 or send an email to [email protected] or visit www.stjude.org/angelsandstars.

WHEN: Saturday, May 19; media registration begins at 6:30 p.m., red carpet at 7 p.m.

WHERE: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131

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$20 Million Class Action Settlement has been Reached for Purchasers of Solodyn®

April 30, 2018

NEW YORK, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

If You Purchased Solodyn^®and/or Its Generic Equivalent You Could Get Money From A Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

A proposed $20 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving the antibiotic drug Solodyn^®. The lawsuit claims that Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., Impax Laboratories, Inc., Lupin Limited, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Sandoz Inc. (the “Defendants”) violated state competition (i.e. antitrust and consumer protection) and unjust enrichment laws by agreeing not to compete with each other and keeping lower-cost generic versions of Solodyn^®off the market. The Defendants deny this. No one is claiming that Solodyn^®is unsafe or ineffective.

What does the settlement provide?

To settle the lawsuit, Impax Laboratories, Inc. has agreed to pay $20 million into a Settlement Fund to settle all claims in the lawsuit brought on behalf of consumers and health insurers known as third-party payors. This settlement is in addition to the $23 million settlement recently announced with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp.

Class Counsel will ask the Court to award attorneys’ fees in an amount not to exceed one-third of the Settlement Fund, plus interest, litigation expenses and incentive payments to the Class Representatives. After these deductions, the remainder of the Settlement Fund will be distributed pro rata to Class Members who file a valid claim form. The amount of money you are eligible to receive will depend on how much you (and other consumers) paid for Solodyn^®or generic versions of Solodyn^®.

Who is included?

Generally, you are included in the Classes if you purchased, paid and/or provided reimbursement for some or all of 45mg, 55mg, 65mg, 80mg, 90mg, 105mg, 115mg, and/or 135mg Solodyn^®and/or its generic equivalent prescription in AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC and PR, in tablet form, from July 23, 2009 through February 25, 2018, inclusive. Certain third-party payors are also members of the Classes.

You are NOT a member of the Classes if: you paid a “flat co-payment” for all of your prescription drug purchases regardless of whether they are brand or generic; you are one of the Defendants or an officer, director, manager, employee, subsidiary, or affiliate of any Defendant(s); you purchased only directly from Defendants or for resale purposes; you purchased or received Solodyn^®or its generic equivalent only through a Medicaid program; you are a Pharmacy Benefit Manager; or you are the judge in this lawsuit or a member of the judge’s immediate family.

How do I get a payment?

You must submit a Claim Form by July 31, 2018 to be eligible for a payment. The Claim Form, and instructions on how to submit it, are available at www.SolodynCase.com or by calling 1-800-332-7414. If you previously submitted a Claim Form for the Medicis settlement, you do not need to submit another Claim Form. Your previous Claim Form will be used to calculate any payment that you may be entitled to.

What are my other rights?

If you are a Class Member, you may comment on or object to the proposed Settlement. To do so, you must act by June 18, 2018. Details on how to comment or object are at www.SolodynCase.com.

The Court will hold a hearing tentatively set for 3:00 p.m. on July 18, 2018, to consider whether the Settlement and all of the terms are fair, reasonable, and adequate. These deadlines may be amended by Court Order, so check the litigation website noted below.

For More Information or to Request a Claim Form
Visit www.SolodynCase.com
Call 1-800-332-7414

Source: Motley Rice LLC

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Saint Germain: The E-commerce Site Provides Shoppers With Exclusive Pieces And A Fashion-filled Content Experience

April 30, 2018

MIAMI, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With a stellar selection of garments and accessories, Saint Germain has officially launched worldwide as an online fashion platform that puts brands such as Zimmermann, For Love and Lemons, Ximena Kavalekas, and many more, accessible to any fashion lover’s fingertips in just a few clicks.

“Saint Germain is a unique virtual space, an exclusive fashion destination of global reach with a social commitment. Our mission is to communicate a message of love, to create awareness and inspire transformation through the power of fashion. We are a true expression of modern times: content, product, styling and fashion tips all rolled into one,” said Corina Monteverde, founder of Saint Germain.

Corina envisions Saint Germain as a project in which she can merge all of her core passions into one, including art, photography, design, and fashion. Her devotion to these categories is what inspired her to create an e-commerce site that delivers exquisite content, unites shoppers to purchase high-quality products from around the world, while also giving them the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into the world of Saint Germain.

Saint Germain gives shoppers the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces from well-known designers all over the world, while also providing them an integration of trend alerts and updated fashion reviews. The site offers an array of exclusive items by both emerging and established designers, while also providing shoppers insightful tips on how to wear and style the pieces, stirring the consumer into a vortex of fashion content and enriching ideas. We facilitate the way in which online shoppers are exposed to products and accessories that include vintage items, jewelry, hard-to-find pieces from previous runway collections, beauty and its own exclusive line of garments in fabrics and materials such as linen, satin, leather and cashmere.

Brands are carefully selected based on categories that include: quality of a garment or accessory, exclusivity and versatility of the designer, combining a list of both basic and minimal pieces along with bold and exuberant ones, that turn every shopper into their own stylist looking to make a statement.

Brands currently available on Saint Germain are: Zimmermann, Ximena Kavalekas, Nicholas, Misa LA, Pink Filosofy, Perpetua Luxury, Adriana Rinkel, Sinesia Karol, Zhivago, Unreal Fur, Waimari, Body Language, Sabz, For Love and Lemons, LPA, Lovers and Friends, Musa Jewelry, Daniella Batlle, Mercedes Salazar, Haute, Custom Beauty, Caffe Swimwear, Ultramorea Eyewear, One Teaspoon, Hottindaro, Artteca, SG and Montrose.

Visit Saint Germain at www.shopsaintgermain.com

CONTACT: [email protected]

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Hatch is Back! All-New 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Wows with Loads of Style, Dynamic Performance, and Technology

April 30, 2018

Toyota’s newest, stylish, and most technologically-advanced small car, the all-new 2019 Corolla Hatchback, takes to the streets on the coast of San Diego County.

DEL MAR, California, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota’s newest, stylish, and most technologically-advanced small car, the all-new 2019 Corolla Hatchback, takes to the streets on the coast of San Diego County. Yup, the Hatch is back!

Don’t let its diminutive dimensions fool you – the hatchback, in either SE or XSE grades, is all about making a huge impression. With its lengthy list of standard features that includes Entune 3.0 with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa Connectivity; a revised sport-tuned suspension and new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform; and the first North American application of Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, Corolla Hatchback strikes a resounding chord with drivers who value authenticity, utility, practicality, and style.

Hot hatch? More like Haute Hatch.

Indomitable Style

Corolla Hatchback has flair extraordinaire. With a theme of Shooting Robust, along with a design goal of Agile, influencing their every pen stroke, designers created a form that is simultaneously distinct, dynamic, muscular, and sophisticated. Shooting references the design’s sport coupe traits implemented in all facets.

With those concepts in mind, Corolla Hatchback is a meticulously mixed cocktail of emotive lines, creases, and surfaces. It’s lower (by 0.4 in.), wider (by 0.6 in.), and shorter (by 0.6 in.) than its predecessor, Corolla iM. It also has wider front and rear tracks, and a longer wheelbase.

Its hood sits two inches lower than before, affording passengers excellent forward visibility. The new frontal styling with a rounded nose and trapezoidal-shaped under grille is a further evolution of Toyota’s Under Priority Catamaran and Keen Look design philosophies, both of which emphasize Corolla Hatchback’s increased width.

Slim, J-shaped Bi-Beam LED headlamps wrap deep into the front fenders and accent the front in both stylishness and precise illumination. Front overhang has been cut by 0.8 inches; at the rear, it’s 0.8 inches longer. Chiseled character lines at its profile link both ends’ protruding flanks making for an active, well-planted expression that is uncommon amongst its peers. Wheel sizes range from 16-inches to 18-inches in diameter.

Its new rear style articulates Corolla Hatchback’s overarching emphasis on athletic presence. The relationship between front and rear design is closely aligned given the rear’s more rounded physique that encompasses simple, condensed, yet powerful, three-dimensional landscapes. Its hatch – now made from TSOP (Toyota Super Olefin Polymer) and ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) – is not only lightweight to aid fuel efficiency, it is set at a steeper angle (moved 14 degrees forward) for that ultimate sporty look. The rear all-LED taillamps feature a diffusing inner lens designed to highlight the hatchback’s stout stance. And the rear bumper styling echoes the frontal Under Priority Catamaran design with its thin lower lip and chrome diffuser.

Differentiation between SE and XSE is distinct. Both grades receive LED headlamps and taillights, chrome rear diffuser, and alloy wheels. XSE ups the ante with 18-inch wheels, LED fog lights, chrome front grille surround, and an available innovative Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS). AFS – available only on XSE CVT – allows for the focused distribution of light in an area that matches the vehicle’s speed and steering angle. The Bi-Beam LED units move vertically and horizontally to provide optimal light output by analyzing steering angle, vehicle speed, and the vehicle’s longitudinal axes angle to adjust lamps.

Corolla Hatchback’s color range includes the new-for-2019 color Blue Flame, as well as Blizzard Pearl, Silver Metallic, Midnight Black, Galactic Aqua Mica, Scarlet, and Oxide Bronze.

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (vs. MY2018) [difference]
Wheelbase	103.9 in. (102.4) [+1.5 in.]
Overall Length	169.9 in. (170.5) [-0.6 in.]
Overall Width	69.9 in. (69.3) [+0.6 in.]
Overall Height	57.1 in. (57.5) [-0.4 in.]

Inner Emotiveness

Simple. Warm. Inviting. Sensuous. Descriptors like these inspired designers’ efforts when visualizing Corolla Hatchback’s cabin. Sensuous Minimalism marinates the entire capacious space. From their supportive sport seats, front passengers are faced with a neat instrument panel that lends an open, harmonious feeling thanks to its 0.9-inch thinner upper surface and 1.7-inch wider center console dividing passengers.

At the center of the instrument panel resides a standard high-resolution 8-inch multimedia touchscreen. The center stack screen provides access to vehicle settings, audio controls, navigation, smartphone, and Entune 3.0 apps. Climate controls, located below the multimedia portal, are fashioned in a bright, highly visible digitized configuration.

In addition to being wider, the center console is also longer to accommodate a larger variety of passenger physiques and comfort preferences. It incorporates a center tray ahead of the gearshift that can hold small items such as a smartphone or wallet, or if outfitted, serves as the Qi wireless device charging area. A 5.5-inch smartphone can easily fit inside the center console box.

High-gloss materials are paired with matte elements – silver accents with Piano Black and available contrasting stitching – to best accentuate a premium look and feel. The elimination of unnecessary lettering on switchgear, plus, the unification of all materials’ and elements’ shape, color, grain, and gloss, maximize continuity and aesthetic cleanliness. Tactility, too, is minded with the utmost consideration. Keen eyes will appreciate the minimized gaps between buttons and switches; again, furthering Corolla Hatchback’s sophisticated character.

Front passengers’ hip points are lower (to 10.82 inches), and cushioning has been revised, which provides a more natural body posture and position for ideal access to the multifunction steering wheel, pedals, and gearshift. Such optimized seating allows passengers to enjoy Corolla Hatchback’s thrilling dynamics all the better. Front door storage solutions include cup holders capable of accommodating 24-ounce bottles and A4-sized documents. Not to be outdone, rear seats utilize updated cushioning to improve comfort and minimize fatigue. Furthering their convenience are upper door cup holders that accommodate 16-ounce bottles.

The standard amenity list is as impressive as the cabin’s aesthetic. SE grade is equipped with single-zone automatic climate control, leather shift knob, and paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel. An electronic parking brake, three-door SmartKey system, automatic up/down windows, and two front USB outlets are standard as well.

XSE grade builds on SE’s amenity palette by including dual-zone climate control, combination leather (leather with mélange-like fabric) seating, heated front seats, and eight-way power driver’s seat. XSE’s instrument panel and doors receive unique stitching, and behind the multifunction steering wheel, a 7-inch TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) shows vehicle information, turn-by-turn navigation, and various vehicle settings (including those pertaining to Lane Departure Alert, Lane Tracing Assist, Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, and Blind Spot Monitor).

While electrifying in functionality and personality, Corolla Hatchback delivers a civilized, quiet ride. Powertrain drone and road noise have been culled thanks to revised drivetrain efficiencies, plus, the widespread implementation of sound-absorbing materials, sealants, foams, resonator ribs, and silencers. Its TNGA structure utilizes additional seals in its body panel gaps to insulate noise penetration and enhance air sealing performance. Corolla Hatchback’s Aero Stabilizing Fins located on its taillights also combat wind drone.

Multifaceted Multimedia

There’s no shortage of entertainment and connectivity capability inside Corolla Hatchback either. For SE, standard Entune 3.0 Audio includes 8-in. touchscreen; six speakers; Apple CarPlay compatibility; Amazon Alexa; Entune 3.0 App Suite Connect; Safety Connect; Wi-Fi Connect; Scout GPS Link Compatible; Siri Eyes Free; Auxiliary audio jack and USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control; AM/FM; MP3/WMA playback capability; Voice Recognition training and tutorials; Hands-free phone capability; voice recognition and music streaming via Bluetooth; Customizable Home Screen; and Weather/Traffic info via Entune 3.0 App Suite.

Entune 3.0 Audio Plus, which is standard on XSE and optional on SE CVT, adds HD Radio and Weather/Traffic info; SiriusXM with Cache Radio; Entune 3.0 Connected Services; Service Connect; Remote Connect. Topping the range is Entune 3.0 Audio Premium that’s optional on XSE CVT. The system includes a JBL 8-speaker 800-watt system with Clari-Fi; Dynamic Voice Recognition; Dynamic Navigation; Dynamic POI Search; and Destination Assist Connect.

The JBL audio experience with Clari-Fi – having such a complete orchestration of advanced power output, hardware, structure, and software – is engineered to impress even the most perceptive audiophile.

Other JBL audio system highlights include:

Free Standing Horn Tweeters

Located in the A-pillar at ear level for optimal high-frequency performance

Next-Generation HID8 Amplifier

800-watts of total power, with better performance and efficiency

6.7-inch Door Subwoofers

More powerful deep-bass response

Premium JBL Branding

Located on A-pillar, door trim, and head unit

Sealed Inner Door Panels

Promote cleaner, more power bass

Wide Dispersion Midrange Speakers

Provide full range sound for rear passengers

Clari-Fi Technology

Analyzes, rebuilds, and restores audio signals that were lost In the digital compression process

Rounding off Corolla Hatchback’s connectivity are two USB terminals (located inside the center console and instrument panel) and one AUX port (located on the instrument panel).

A Driver’s Hatchback

Corolla Hatchback’s seamless unification of comfort and sporty controllability begins at its TNGA C platform. The compact structure employs a mixture of adhesives, spot welding, and additional bracing – top to bottom, side to side – for the benefits of driver controllability and low fuel consumption. On-road feel and fuel efficiency is further refined through the extensive use of aluminum and high- and ultra-high tensile steel in the lighter-weight chassis and body. In fact, torsional rigidity is improved a massive 60 percent compared to its predecessor.

Affixed to this musculature are revised front and rear suspensions. Its front MacPherson strut setup’s geometry is changed (i.e. updated bound stopper clearance; stabilizer location) and incorporates other key augmentations like revised coil spring rate and damping force, and reduced friction in sliding parts. This all makes for a high-quality steering feel, ride comfort, and handling stability.

At the Corolla Hatchback’s rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar, responsiveness is sharpened through updated shock absorbers and springs, and like the front, geometry is slightly modified. Lower arm locations have moved (for improved toe-in angle during higher-speed maneuvering), as has shock absorber placement (moved forward for better cargo capacity and reduced longitudinal low frequency input). Overall, front and rear suspension friction has been reduced by 40 percent, and its center of gravity is cut by a substantial 0.8 inches.

The end result: A Corolla Hatchback that possesses an uncanny blend of balance, composure, and feel that’ll have its driver pining for windy roads – time and time again.

The Heart of Fun-to-Drive

TNGA isn’t just the genesis of Corolla Hatchback’s astute footwork and balance: An all-new TNGA-based powertrain is the heart of Corolla Hatchback’s Fun-To-Drive identity. Its 2.0-liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine (M20A-FKS) adopts the latest in Toyota technology and structural efficacies for gains in power, fuel efficiency, and cleaner emissions.

Physically, the engine is smaller and lighter than its 1.8-liter four-cylinder predecessor, which helps to lower Corolla Hatchback’s center of gravity and benefits its overall balance. The 2.0-liter is also quieter for improved Noise Vibration Harshness (NVH) with additions like a more rigid crank case with integrated stiffener; a lighter resin cylinder head cover; and a ribbed oil pan.

The M20A-FKS is equipped with Toyota’s latest D-4S fuel-injection that uses high-pressure direct-injection and low-pressure PFI (Port Fuel Injection). The setup adapts its injection method based on driving conditions so that ideal combustion is executed. The engine also features Dual VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing-intelligence), with VVT-iE (Variable Valve Timing-intelligence by Electric motor) on the intake side and VVT-i on the exhaust. VVT-iE uses one electric motor instead of oil pressure to control the variable valve timing. Together, the valve timing systems enhance power output and fuel mileage, and cut harmful emissions.

Other notable improvements to the Dynamic-Force engine include:

Longer stroke
Compression up to 13:1
Enlarged valve nip angle
Enhanced intake port efficiency with laser clad valve seat

Key Benefits:

Higher rate of combustion, high tumble flow, and high intake air flow volume

Pistons with round top surface and slanted side wall

Key Benefits:

Consistent tumble flow and rapid combustion maintained
Less knocking and higher compression ratio
Friction reduction between piston skirt and cylinder

Lubrication enhanced with three oil jets dedicated to each cylinder

Key Benefits:

Better MPG, dynamic performance, less knocking, and less oil consumption

Lighter weight timing chain

Key Benefits:

Low cabin noise and reduced friction

Drain path within crank case to return oil from cylinder head to oil pan

Key Benefits:

Less oil agitation caused by the crankshaft, which means less rotation resistance

Connecting Rod made of high strength steel with optimized shape

Key Benefits:

Reduction in weight

Camshaft with concave profile

Key Benefits:

Increased valve lift amount

Optimized water jacket in head and block

Key Benefits:

Enhanced cooling and reliability

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Model	M20A-FKS
No. Cylinders and Arrangement	4-cylinder, inline
Valve Mechanism	16-valve DOHC, chain drive with Dual VVT-i (Intake: VVT-iE, Exhaust: VVT-i)
Bore x Stroke (mm)	80.5 x 97.6
Displacement (cc)	1987
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Fuel System	Direct Injection, Port Injection
Horsepower / Torque	168 / 151

Be they a commuter or canyon cruiser, drivers will appreciate Corolla Hatchback’s available transmissions: an all-new Dynamic-Shift CVT (K120), or a six-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) gearbox (EG60). The Dynamic-Shift CVT has simulated 10-speed Sequential Shiftmatic steps, Sport Mode, and paddle shifters. It features a number of innovative elements, including the world’s first launch gear in a passenger vehicle CVT.

Having a launch gear facilitates improved transmission efficiency in lower gear ratios where belt efficiency is typically poor. The transmission system utilizes gear drive when starting from a full stop, resulting in powerful acceleration, while at the same time, resolving the momentary sluggish feeling that was previously present during accelerator operation. Both smooth and comfortable launch performance are realized. When switching from gear drive to belt drive, the transmission system uses highly responsive gear change control technologies cultivated from automatic transmission technology.

With its launch gear in place, the belt has been tuned for higher gear ratios. This new setup not only improves the efficiency of belt operation, but it also enables the adoption of wider gear ranges, thereby realizing a class-leading gear ratio range of 7.5 for the 2.0-liter class.

Another benefit of the launch gear is a reduced input load. This enables the size of both belt and pulley components to be reduced. Furthermore, the belt angle has been narrowed and pulley diameters reduced, resulting in shifting speeds that are 20 percent faster. Powerful and predictable acceleration is realized, as is an endearing driving experience.

But the more involved driver will be engaged by the all-new six-speed iMT with downshift rev-matching control. Compared to the existing manual transmission, the new gearbox is lighter (by 15 pounds; total weight of 88 pounds) and shorter (by 0.94 inches), making it one of the world’s smallest transmissions. Its small size contributes to improved fuel efficiency.

The gearbox also offers world-leading transmission efficiency, while the use of iMT controls, which automatically adjust engine revolutions when changing gears, ensures smooth gear shifting―free of uncomfortable recoils―for the driver.

Enhanced Toyota Safety Tech

Toyota continues to lead the pack when it comes to safety, and the all-new Corolla Hatchback provides drivers and passengers with standard safety technologies that take one step closer to achieving the ultimate goal of zero casualties from traffic accidents.

Corolla Hatchback comes standard with TSS 2.0, the second generation of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS). The updated safety package adds new active-safety technologies and capabilities that enhance protection.

Breakdowns of each technology are as follows:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD):

Capability to detect a preceding vehicle or pedestrian in daytime or nighttime (nighttime is new), or daytime bicyclist (new), and alert the driver (audible and visual warnings) and/or apply brakes to help mitigate or avoid the collision in certain cases (using Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Brake Assist (BA), and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)).

Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (Full-Speed DRCC):

For highways/freeways only. Full-Speed Range DRCC is standard on all Corolla Hatchback models, except those equipped with a manual transmission. Those having a manual transmission are equipped with DRCC. Full-Speed Range DRCC is an adaptive cruise control that is designed to function at speeds between 0 to 110 mph and enables low-speed speed matching, stopping, and acceleration/deceleration relative to a preceding vehicle traveling at a slower speed. Speed, cut-in, and distance control enhanced, as well as Turn Signal Linked control added, for a more natural response.

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) – Manual Only

DRCC uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control, which adjusts vehicle speed, to help maintain a preset distance from vehicles ahead that are driving at a slower speed. DRCC uses a front-grille-mounted radar and an in-vehicle camera to detect vehicles and their distance. If a driver is traveling slower than you, or within your preset range, DRCC will automatically slow your vehicle down without deactivating cruise control. If DRCC determines your vehicle needs to slow down more, an audio and visual alert notifies you and brakes are applied. When there’s no longer a vehicle driving slower than your set speed in front of you, DRCC will then accelerate and regular cruise control will resume.

Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA):

Newly added to LDA w/SA is the capability, under some circumstances, to detect the road’s edge, in addition to the pre-existing capability to detect visible lane markers and the vehicle’s position in the lane. If unintentional lane deviation is detected, the system alerts the driver with audible and visual warnings. Steering Assist provides small corrective steering inputs momentarily to help the driver prevent the vehicle from unintentionally leaving its lane.

Automatic High Beam (AHB):

Capability to automatically activate and deactivate high beams based on driving environment and preceding vehicle’s lights.

(NEW) Lane Tracing Assist (LTA):

For highways/freeways only and can be enabled when using DRCC – Capability to recognize white or yellow lane markings or the path of a preceding vehicle if lane markers are temporarily not available; to identify and actively track the center of the lane by providing steering assistance to the driver (hands-on, driver-assist system). Reduces driver burden and supports safe driving, especially in traffic congestion or long highway trips. The LTA system can be turned on/off.

(NEW) Road Sign Assist (RSA):

Capability to identify certain Stop, Yield, Do Not Enter and Speed Limit signs and display a warning (visual and audible alerts). Alerts vary based on sign type and are displayed on the Multi-Information Display.

The 2019 Corolla Hatchback has seven standard airbags and Toyota’s Star Safety System, which includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System, and Smart Stop Technology. Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) is standard on XSE and available on SE. (Please note: BSM does not include Rear Cross Traffic Alert.) Corolla Hatchback also comes equipped with a standard backup camera.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 16 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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Invitation: Attend Oglala Lakota Homeland Victory Celebration & Sobriety Social Gathering

April 28, 2018

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WHITECLAY, Neb., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mitakuyapi, Alcohol Justice is reporting that members of the Oglala Lakota Nation proudly yet humbly invite people to come and celebrate the one-year anniversary of the ending of exploitative alcohol sales in Whiteclay, Nebraska. In addition to the celebration there will be a meal shared in honor of loved ones in recovery and loved ones lost to ‘Whiteclay’s poison’.

WHAT:           Celebration – music, dancing, spoken word, games, for youth & adults, speakers,
                       sobriety roll call
WHERE:         Whitemen Fear to Tread, BIA-27, Porcupine, SD 57772
WHEN:           April 30, 2018, 5-10 p.m.
WHO:

Sonny Skyhawk, Founder and CEO, American Indians in Film and Television, Alcohol Justice Board Member
Olowan Sarah Thunder Hawk Martinez, Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Activist
Bryan Brewer, former Oglala Sioux Tribal President

WHY: In 2017, the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission denied the renewal of the alcohol licenses of the four Whiteclay liquor stores after finding the town did not have adequate law enforcement. All types of criminal activities took place at the stores and in the town, such as tax evasion, sexual assaults, murders, violence, public intoxication, selling alcohol to minors, using food stamps to purchase alcohol; yet local law enforcement failed to act for decades.

The four liquor stores in the town of Whiteclay, Nebraska (population 9), bootlegged 3.5 million cans of beer a year into the Oglala Lakota homeland of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, where it is illegal to possess or consume alcohol. Multi-generations have suffered alcoholism and devastating alcohol related problems. It has been estimated that alcohol abuse impacts 80 percent of Pine Ridge families and one out of four children suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

SPONSORS:

Owe Aku International
Alcohol Justice

MORE INFO: Call Olowan Martinez (605) 407-1381 / (605) 455-1482

CONTACT: Jorge Castillo
213 840-3336

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4th Annual Marin Youth Leaders Summit Scheduled Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Alcohol Justice

April 28, 2018

SAN RAFAEL, California, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 4^th Annual Marin Youth Leaders Summit will take place this coming Sunday, April 29, 2018, at the offices of Alcohol Justice in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael. The event is hosted by Youth For Justice and is sponsored by the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition (a federally-funded Drug Free Community coalition), Alcohol Justice, Iglesia Gracia Manifiesta, Bellam Market, and S & A Landscape Materials. The event is free to the community.

What: Youth Leadership Summit

Lunch – youth & adults will prepare and share a healthy meal together
Opening Prayer Circle – Ernesto Hernandez, Mayan Elder, Teacher
Musical Entertainment – Elizabety Itzun, Lali Castillo, Citlaly Cortes, all members of Youth For Justice
Facilitated Sharing – Reclaiming Identity, The Power of Identity

Miguel Gavaldon, Marin Community Foundation Board of Directors
Victoria Hernandez, Bioneers
Ernesto Hernandez, Mayan Elder, Teacher
Rainiero Miranda, Ph.D., MFT

Gardening – refreshing a community medicinal herbal garden at Bellam Market
Closing Circle

When: Sunday, April 29, 2018, 12 – 5 p.m.

Where:    Alcohol Justice
                24 Belvedere St.
                San Rafael, CA 94901

For Additional Information: Call Maite Duran at 415/257-2499 or email [email protected]

CONTACT:	Maite Duran 415 717-1099
	Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

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SOURCE Alcohol Justice

Jane Fraser and Maria Elena Salinas join Glasswing International for an evening in support of children and youth

April 27, 2018

Glasswing International's 2018 Gala raises $675,000 for children and youth in Latin America. Glasswing co-founders Ken Baker, Celina de Sola, and Diego de Sola with special guest independent journalist and producer Maria Elena Salinas, Glasswing Ambassador ESPN Commentator Fernando Palomo, and youth beneficiary Ana in New York City.

NEW YORK, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Glasswing International, a nonprofit organization that gives children access to quality education and safe spaces in some of the most challenging circumstances, celebrated its fourth annual benefit gala in New York City last night, raising a record-breaking $675,000 for the organization.

Special guest independent journalist and producer Maria Elena Salinas delivered opening remarks at the gala which honored Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi Latin America for Citi’s and Citi Foundation’s notable work with the organization on the Pathways to Progress initiative in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. At the event, Jane announced the Citi Foundation’s commitment of $1 million to continue programming with the nonprofit.

“In our work, we see kids facing seemingly insurmountable challenges on a daily basis. The potential of this young and resilient generation is being thwarted by external factors such as conflict and a lack of opportunity. When kids are given access to quality education, safe spaces, mentorship, and a community that believes in them, we can unlock their potential and really transform lives,” said Glasswing co-founder Celina de Sola, who, earlier this month, was selected to join the inaugural Obama Foundation Fellowship class – a group of 20 civic innovators from around the world who were selected from a pool of over 20,000 applicants from 191 countries, as she addressed the crowd on Thursday night. Over 300 business leaders, social figures, and diplomats were greeted by Glasswing co-founders Celina de Sola, Ken Baker, and Diego de Sola, gala co-chairs Carmen Busquets, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, Olivier Sarkozy, and Chris Varelas, and Glasswing Ambassador Fernando Palomo.

The crowd was also addressed by Ana, a 17-year-old Glasswing student currently enrolled in the Youth L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development) program, supported by the Citi Foundation. She spoke about her own experience as a young adult in Guatemala and how her future changed once she joined the program which helped her to become an entrepreneur. “Through the program, I learned how to run my own business and how to budget. I now know how much I should earn based on what I produce. I am no longer shy, I am no longer insecure, I am no longer afraid to look for opportunities, and I have learned to be confident in my decisions,” she said.

Funds raised during the fund-a-need auction will be directed to Glasswing’s education and health programs to help empower youth, like Ana, and their communities.

ABOUT GLASSWING INTERNATIONAL
Glasswing International is a non-profit organization that empowers individuals to addresses the root causes of poverty and violence in their communities through education and health programs. Its cross-sector approach creates partnerships with international and local governments, businesses, NGOs, and civil society. Since its formation, Glasswing International has impacted the lives of over 850,000 individuals in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. For more information, please visit www.glasswing.org.

Glasswing co-founders Diego de Sola, Celina de Sola, and Ken Baker with Citi Latin America CEO Jane Fraser, Citi El Salvador's Ana Cristina Lopez, and youth beneficiary Ana.

Glasswing co-founder, Celina de Sola, with entrepreneur and e-commerce pioneer Carmen Busquets and fashion designer Donna Karan.

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Iberia Unveils New Route Madrid-San Francisco With Guest Olive Oils From Spain

April 27, 2018

Margarita_Cocktail_Infographic — Try this classic cocktail like never before with Olive Oils from Spain.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Two of Spain’s emblems, Iberia and Olive Oils from Spain, work together to consolidate the positioning of the two most powerful sectors of the Spanish industry: tourism and agri-food. Each new route opened in the world by the airline brings a bit more Spanish liquid gold to consumers around the world. A product that has had a notable role in the presentation of the new Iberia route linking Madrid and San Francisco to informants and tourism professionals from the United States, Olive Oil from Spain has created a really innovative proposal, integrating this food into cocktails, deepening the inexhaustible versatility of the Spanish flagship product.

Try this classic cocktail like never before with Olive Oils from Spain.

A millenary tradition in a 21st century cocktail bar

Olive Oils from Spain have been the most surprising ingredient of the evening. Its texture, aromas and flavors have not gone unnoticed for high end cocktails. The juices of the olive are known mainly for dressings and frying. With innovations like those presented in San Francisco, it opens the door to the disclosure of new applications for an extremely versatile product, ranging from pastries to cosmetics, to cocktails with and without alcohol, such as:

Margarita with Hojiblanca EVOO
Virgin Mary with Picual EVOO
Gin Tonic with Arbequina EVOO
San Francisco with Cornicabra EVOO

Olive Oils from Spain are the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofesional, a non-profit organization, formed by all the representative entities of the sector in Spain. Its main objective is todisseminate information on the product, its uses and health properties throughout the world. The Interprofessional has been developing promotional campaigns for almost a decade to bring this super food to consumers in five continents. Among its priorities is the United States market, where Olive Oils from Spain are leaders, with exports in 2017 of 124,000 tons.

Iberia, for its part, has been proudly taking the image of Spain across the globe for more than 90 years, in the fuselage and interior of its aircraft. Throughout this time it has established itself as a symbol of Spain’s leadership in quality, development and modernity,values that match perfectly with those of Olives from Spain. In 2016 and 2017 it was the most punctual airline in the world, according to FlightGlobal.

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Give all your cocktails the ultimate twist of texture, aroma and flavor with Olive Oils from Spain

For more information: Antonio Martínez, Responsible for Interprofessional Communication of Spanish Olive Oil, Telephone: +34-91-523-43-84, [email protected]

SOURCE Olive Oils from Spain

GIVE YOUR HOME A REFRESH THIS SPRING!

April 27, 2018

NEW YORK, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After a long, chilly winter, nothing lifts spirits like the first signs of spring. Spring is a time to pack up the old, usher in the new, kick off the snow boots, and slip on the sandals. With some creativity, open-mindedness and a little elbow grease, you can clean out and update your home without breaking the bank. If the warm weather has you itching to refresh your home, DIY and design expert Martin Amado will help you say goodbye to winter with his top tips that will leave the home sparkling! He’ll help homeowners tackle springtime updates by starting with a thorough cleaning and then adding fresh and trendy décor swaps and upgrades.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/82852241-spring-home-sprucing-tips/

Deep clean: Start the season off with a thorough home cleaning. Wipe down surfaces with multipurpose cleaner that disinfects and leaves the home smelling fresh! Fabuloso® Complete™ is a new multi-surface, multi-action cleaner that delivers a powerful clean all around your house. It cuts through grease, removes lime scale, and helps remove stains, all with the great fragrance you remember from Fabuloso®. Use it on almost any hard surface in your house, like walls, bathrooms, and floors. It comes in two varieties, Floral Burst and Cool Mist, and will be available at select retailers like Family Dollar, Walmart, and online.

Laundry refresh: Switch out your winter wardrobe and freshen up your spring wardrobe. Make sure you’re using the correct amount of detergent and don’t forget to add the fabric conditioner for that added softness! New Suavitel® Complete™ fabric softener has superior technology that helps keep clothes looking newer longer. The new formula provides advanced softening vs. regular density, as well as long-lasting color protection and wrinkle reduction after 5 washes, tested on cotton and cotton-polyester fabrics, compared to washing with detergent alone.
Comes in two favorite scents, Field Flowers® and Morning Sun®.

Outdoor cleaning: Pressure wash the exterior of your home, deck and patio furniture. For many of us, spring calls for new clothes. For your house, that might mean a fresh coat of paint. Check for any paint on your house or deck that is peeling and reseal any wood to prevent any future rot.

Bring the outdoors in: Tropical and floral prints are a big design trend and can be incorporated with decorative accessories such as wall art and pillows. You can also incorporate plants and greenery indoors by hanging macramé baskets or placing them on bookshelves or even inside geometric glass containers. Container gardens can also spruce-up a front entrance or deck.

For more tips for sprucing up your home this spring, please visit betterstuffforlife.com

SOURCE MultiVu

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