Eight Honda Models Earn “Editors’ Choice” Awards from Car & Driver Magazine

March 6, 2018

TORRANCE, California, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The editors at Car & Driver magazine have awarded eight Honda models with 2018 “Editors’ Choice” awards, indicating the chosen vehicles are the best in their respective categories and wholeheartedly recommend to buyers. Honda models were recognized across a multitude of segments with the 2018 Honda Ridgeline being the only vehicle of any brand chosen in the mid-size pickup truck category.

The following Honda models are 2018 Car & Driver “Editors’ Choice” award winners:

Mid-Size Sedans: 2018 Honda Accord
Compact Sedans: 2018 Honda Civic
Compact Sedans: 2018 Honda Civic Si
Compact Coupes and Convertibles: 2018 Honda Civic Si
Compact Hatchbacks: 2018 Honda Civic Type R
Compact Hatchbacks: 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback
Compact Crossovers/SUVs: 2018 Honda CR-V
Subcompact Hatchbacks: 2018 Honda Fit
Minivans/Vans: 2018 Honda Odyssey
Mid-Size Pickup Trucks: 2018 Honda Ridgeline

More information about the Car & Driver “Editors’ Choice” awards and the winning Honda vehicles can be found at: http://caranddriver.com/2018editorschoice

For More Information

Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2018 Honda models is available at hondanews.com.

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, nearly 93% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Telemundo Deportes Kicks Off 100-Day Countdown To 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Unveiling Sponsors, Consumer Insights And Digital Partners

March 6, 2018

MIAMI, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To kick off the 100-day countdown to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia^™, Telemundo Deportes revealed a series of key updates for its coverage plans as the exclusive Spanish-language home of the largest sporting event in the world. In addition to multiplatform coverage and production updates, Telemundo Deportes announced a line-up of top-tier advertising partners, digital partnerships, more legendary and groundbreaking commentators, and insights of its latest consumer focused study around the FIFA World Cup^™.

“We are kicking off the 100-day countdown in a big way to celebrate this historic moment for Telemundo Deportes,” said Ray Warren, President of Telemundo Deportes. “This will be the most consumed and most widely distributed digital event in Spanish-language television history. All of the initiatives announced today support our mission to bring our viewers the most authentic and complete coverage in the history of the tournament.”

Initiatives and updates announced today include:

SPONSORSHIPS

Telemundo Deportes teams up with Coca-Cola®, Sprint and Volkswagen for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Coverage

Telemundo teams up with Coca-Cola®, Sprint and Volkswagen for the network’s exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia^™. Match halftimes and post-games will be presented exclusively by Sprint and Coca-Cola, respectively, and Volkswagen will present the network’s primetime show.

As an official FIFA partner, Coca-Cola will be the presenting sponsor of the Telemundo Deportes Post-Game, “El Resumen del Partido,” for all 64 World Cup matches as well as the in-game match clocks. Powerade, also a part of The Coca-Cola Company family of brands, will have brand exposure during the tournament window with socially-led activations.

Sprint will work with Telemundo Deportes as the official halftime sponsor of all 64 matches. Additionally, Sprint will offer their customers an exclusive portal in the Telemundo Deportes En Vivo app that will be home to various content all in one place, inclusive of FIFA content that no one else can provide in Spanish-language.

Volkswagen will bring audiences the best action, highlights and commentary from the tournament as presenting sponsor of the network’s primetime show exclusively dedicated to the FIFA World Cup, airing nightly from 7-8 p.m. ET. Additionally, Volkswagen will have brand presence within each of the 64 matches as well as within Telemundo Deportes livestream coverage. All Volkswagen content will feature the new Jetta and Tiguan models.

MULTIPLATFORM PROGRAMMING & CONTENT:

Original Content in partnership with VICE

As part of Telemundo’s plans to create compelling storytelling around the tournament, the network is partnering with VICE, the world’s leading global youth media brand, to produce short-form features and stories of the interesting, contagious aspects of the culture and fandom that the FIFA World Cup^™ brings around the world. The content will air exclusively across Telemundo Deportes’ television coverage during the FIFA World Cup^™ and will extend to TelemundoDeportes.com.

“Somos El Mundial” – New Digital Series produced in partnership with the NBCU Digital Lab and BuzzFeed:

As part of Telemundo’s more than 1,000 hours of FIFA World Cup^™ content planned across digital platforms, Telemundo Deportes announced a content partnership with NBCU Digital Lab to create “Somos el Mundial,” a digital docu-series to be featured on TelemundoDeportes.com and Telemundo Deportes’ YouTube page. In addition, BuzzFeed will create short-form content from the series to be integrated across its platforms. The series will debut in May and will continue running during the tournament.

“Somos el Mundial” is an intimate profile chronicling the powerful narratives behind the Hispanic World Cup countries as told through the eyes of key players. Each episode will center on an individual country and their upcoming journey to Russia 2018. The primary fabric of each episode will be comprised of interviews with players representing their country at the World Cup. Their interviews will focus on the history of their country as it relates to the tournament – national pride, what it means to be a citizen of this country, their emotions heading into the games, etc.

Telemundo and COPA90 create first-ever U.S. Hispanic content creator network:

Telemundo recently announced an exclusive partnership with the global soccer media company Copa90 to create the first-ever Hispanic content creator network focused on soccer. The first stage of the campaign kicked off in early February with a call to fans via Telemundo and Telemundo Deportes’ social media platforms and the COPA90 network, encouraging soccer fans across the U.S. to submit content that showcases what fuels their passion for their national team, and demonstrate how they plan to support their team’s efforts during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.

In two weeks, the program received hundreds of entries from men and women across 19 different states delivering over 5.5 million total impressions across Telemundo Deportes and COPA90 social platforms, reaching 2 million fans. In the next phase, Telemundo and COPA90 will now select 24 finalists who will be tasked to share their stories in real-time during the international friendly matches scheduled to be played across the U.S. late March.

The final selection of influencers will be part of a number of short films that will be created in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup™ and distributed via Telemundo and COPA90’s social media accounts. Influencers and content will be leveraged in Telemundo’s programming and marketing of the FIFA World Cup™ across all platforms.

Telemundo Owned Stations to Deliver Unique Content for On-Air and Digital Platforms Directly from Russia

The Telemundo Station Group is dispatching a team of 11 local station journalists to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia^™, the largest team of local Telemundo journalists to ever report from an international, live sporting event.

The station group team – made up of sports, news anchors and producers from all across the country, representing different U.S. Hispanic constituencies – will round-out Telemundo Deportes’ coverage of the World Cup by delivering the most relevant and compelling coverage about all 32 competing teams, including the teams that are of most importance to local Latino audiences.

With special local shows and segments like “Acceso Rusia,” “Hoy En Rusia,” “Recorriendo Rusia,” and complimented with distinctive local digital content like interactive games, score cards and the ability to watch the games live from the stations’ individual apps through the “Telemundo En Vivo” feature, the Telemundo owned stations will personalize every heart-pumping World Cup moment for local Latino audiences like never before.

PRODUCTION

Additional Soccer Legends and Commentators to Join Telemundo’s Exclusive Coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia^™

For the first time ever, Telemundo Deportes will introduce the first woman to provide in-match commentary for a FIFA Men’s World Cup in the U.S., regardless of language.

Viviana Vila will serve as analyst for select matches during the tournament joining Telemundo Deportes’ renowned team of play-by-play commentators and analysts. The Argentine sports journalist has been covering soccer for radio and television in her native country since 1999. For the last 17 years, she has been working for Radio Continental de Buenos Aires, contributing to the coverage of local and international soccer. She debuted as a soccer analyst in 2004 alongside one of the most legendary sportscasters in Argentina, Victor Hugo Morales, and has since provided commentary for close to one thousand matches, including tournaments like Copa Argentina, Copa Libertadores and the 2016 UEFA European Championship.

Other additions to the team include iconic soccer personalities who will lend a unique
“on-the-pitch” perspective to the commentating team. These names add to the roster of experts announced last year:

Tab Ramos: Former American soccer player who currently serves as head coach of the United States U-20 team and US Soccer Federation’s Youth Technical Director. Over his thirteen-year professional career he played as a midfielder in Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Ramos participated in three FIFA World Cups with the USMNT and was the first player to sign with Major League Soccer where he spent seven years of his career with the MetroStars. He was elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2005.

Diego Forlán: Uruguayan professional soccer player who currently plays for Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee. Regarded as one of the greatest Uruguayan players of all time, Forlán has participated in three FIFA World Cups, including the 2010 tournament where Uruguay came in fourth place and he received the Golden Ball as the best player. Through his career he also played for some of Europe’s top clubs including Manchester United, Villarreal, Atletico de Madrid and Inter Milan.

Jesús “Chucho” Ramírez: Former Mexican soccer player who, following his professional career took on the challenge of coaching. He served as manager of the Mexico National Team and won the U-17 World Cup in 2005, becoming the first coach of a Mexican team to achieve a world soccer championship. Ramírez also served as coach of Club América and currently lends his talent as a motivational speaker.

Teófilo Cubillas: Former soccer star considered one of Peru’s greatest players and the country’s all-time leading scorer with 26 goals in 81 matches. He represented Peru in three FIFA World Cups, including the 1970 and 1978 tournaments where he helped the team reach the quarter finals. Cubillas is one of only three players to score five or more goals in two different World Cups, the other two being Miroslav Klose and Thomas Müller.

FAN INSIGHTS STUDY: LA OLA DE LA FIFA

In an exclusive partnership with Horowitz Research, Telemundo unveiled the first phase of findings from the most in-depth consumer research initiative to ever be conducted around the FIFA World Cup™ in the U.S., focused on fandom, culture, technology and brand building.

Findings from the first phase of insights show that 9 out of 10 Hispanic soccer fans plan to watch the FIFA World Cup™ from beginning to end. Most (77%) Hispanic soccer fans plan to watch World Cup matches live on television, but when they can’t catch the matches live, 46% say they will live stream matches and 31% will stream matches on demand, setting up 2018’s World Cup to be the most cross-platform in history.

Telemundo is the network of choice for Hispanic soccer fans, with 7 in 10 saying they plan to watch the World Cup exclusively or mostly on Telemundo. The research reveals that even 1 in 4 non-Hispanics say they plan to watch the World Cup exclusively or mostly on Telemundo, underscoring the fact that the authentic World Cup experience is better “en español.”

The World Cup is one of the greatest expressions of Hispanic identity and fandom. When asked to rank a series of life events in order of excitement, Hispanics rank seeing their country win the World Cup second only to holding their child for the first time. It even out-ranks winning a new car or getting a promotion at work in terms of exciting life events.

Telemundo’s research emphasizes that Hispanic millennials are leading a shift towards soccer in America’s sports culture, with 2 in 3 Hispanic millennials saying they are soccer fans.

In fact, 61% of Hispanic millennial males would risk getting in trouble at work to stay home to watch an important World Cup match; 68% would rather give up all of the rest of the content on TV than give up soccer; and 52% would rather spend the day hanging out with their favorite soccer team than with their own family.

The World Cup is an inherently social experience. More than 80% of Hispanic soccer fans turn the World Cup into a viewing party, or virtual co-viewing. And for close to 80% of Latinos, the tournament will take over the social conversation as they follow memes, comments, and arguments about a match through social media, or post themselves.

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(Español) Rise Up! / ¡Levántate! – El canto lema bilingüe para el Congreso de Educación Religiosa de Los Ángeles 2018

March 6, 2018

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Energy sector in Honduras requests the immediate release of DESA executive

March 6, 2018

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honduran Association of Renewable Energy, AHER, which represents 45 clean energy-generation projects in Honduras, requests the immediate release of Mr. David Castillo Mejía.

Elsia Paz, President of AHER, said that “as a business community and as Hondurans, we want justice in the case of Ms. Berta Cáceres, however it is not justice if it is at the cost of innocent people, such as Mr. David Castillo.” She later added that this situation is causing a great deal of frustration, feelings of powerlessness, and pain for all Hondurans.

Attorney Juan Carlos Sánchez, representing Mr. David Castillo, said that there is scientific evidence that shows there is no connection whatsoever between his client and DESA with the death of Ms. Berta Cáceres, adding that both Mr. David Castillo and DESA respect Honduran law, and that they always work in accordance with human rights.

Elsia Paz also mentioned the years she worked with Mr. David Castillo, who she says is a father, and an honorable, honest and transparent man. “David is a good human being, professional, and a man of good intentions. He has dedicated a great part of his life to being an entrepreneur and fighting for the well-being of communities, and that is why he is so beloved by the people,” the representative of the Honduran renewable energy sector said.

Elsia Paz also added that the members of AHER at this time are dismayed by the low levels of legal certainty in Honduras, and the insecurity of those who, responsibly and legally, are drivers of the economy and major job creators in the country.

#LibertadParaDavidHN

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Advocates Set New Goal to Graduate 90 Percent of Homeless Students by 2030, Enroll 60 Percent in College by 2034

March 5, 2018

Launches new national campaign, Education Leads Home, led by four nonprofit partners at SXSW EDU today

Ten students, who have experienced homelessness, to receive college scholarships

AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Today, SchoolHouse Connection, the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness (ICPH), Civic Enterprises and America’s Promise Alliance launched Education Leads Home, a first-of-its-kind national campaign focused exclusively on addressing the needs of the 1.3 million homeless students enrolled in America’s public schools.

A brief program will take place at the Opening Session at SXSW EDU tonight to commemorate the launch and will include 10 young scholars from around the country, who have experienced homelessness. They will each receive scholarships to attend college in the fall.

The campaign, which seeks to focus on homeless students at every stage of academic development, set three goals for the country: young children experiencing homelessness will participate in quality early childhood programs at the same rate as their housed peers by 2026, high school students will reach a graduation rate of 90 percent by 2030, and post-secondary students will reach an attainment rate of 60 percent by 2034.

“Homelessness among students is more than just a housing problem. It impacts every aspect of a person’s life,” said Barbara Duffield, executive director, SchoolHouse Connection. “Education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty and establishing economic mobility. It’s the only way we can prevent today’s homeless children and youth from becoming the next generation of homeless adults.”

“Students are experiencing homelessness in over 75 percent of school districts across the U.S., and those are just the ones that have been identified; this is an issue that impacts all of us from rural Texas to the suburbs of LA to New York City,” said Liz Cohen, chief of staff, ICPH. “When we remove the barriers to educational success faced by homeless students, our data shows that they can thrive.”

According to the report Hidden in Plain Sight, students experiencing homelessness are 87 percent more likely to dropout of school than their stably housed peers. New research states that without a high school diploma, youth are 4.5 times more likely to experience homelessness later in life. Furthermore, more than 95 percent of jobs created during the economic recovery have gone to workers with at least some college education, while those with a high school diploma or less are being left behind. More and more research supports the charge to pay closer attention to the educational needs of homeless students to help break the cycle of poverty.

“Although student homelessness is a challenging problem, we believe it is a solvable one,” said Erin Ingram, policy advisor at Civic Enterprises, and lead author of the Hidden in Plain Sight report. “Schools have a critical role to play in identifying homeless students, and connecting them and their families to the supports they need to help them regain stable housing, and stay on track to get a quality education fundamental to their success in life. These students cannot afford to miss out on the opportunity to complete the critical first step of a high school diploma due to homelessness.”

Inspired by perspectives from families and students, Education Leads Home will focus on raising awareness of the challenges faced by this population of students. The campaign will encourage high-quality learning practices aimed to eliminate disparities in access to quality early childhood programs, work toward raising high school graduation rates, and create more pathways to postsecondary attainment. From early childhood education through college, Education Leads Home will use evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for some of our nation’s most vulnerable students.

This year is the first time in which all states are required to track graduation rates among homeless students to meet standards set by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). As ESSA is implemented, Education Leads Home will monitor states’ progress and identify and share best practices to improve students’ outcomes in communities across the country. Furthermore, this new data will allow experts and policymakers to see where improved policies and additional resources are needed to keep students on track to graduate.

“There are more than 1.3 million students homeless in America’s public schools – and even more are unseen and underserved,” said John Gomperts, president and CEO of America’s Promise. “Thanks to ESSA, we now have rules in place to help identify students’ needs, but we also have to support teachers to make sure those policies reach the students they were made to serve. That’s why this campaign is so important. By sharing promising practices, supporting schools and working across sectors, we can make sure all students have a chance to reach their full potential.”

For more information, visit www.educationleadshome.org or follow the conversation on Twitter as we live tweet the panel talk on March 6 at SXSW EDU, The Invisible Million: Homeless Students in the U.S. You can also join the conversation using #EDULeadsHome or #InvisibleMillion.

SchoolHouse Connection works to overcome homelessness through education. We provide strategic advocacy and technical assistance in partnership with schools, early childhood programs, institutions of higher education, service providers, families, and youth. Our vision is that children and youth experiencing homelessness have full access to quality learning, birth through higher education, so they will never be homeless as adults, and the next generation will never be homeless. www.schoolhouseconnection.org

The Institute for Children, Poverty, and Homelessness (ICPH) is a New York City-based policy research organization focused on family homelessness in New York City and throughout the United States. www.icphusa.org

Civic Enterprises is a social enterprise firm that works with corporations, nonprofits, foundations, universities and governments to develop innovative campaigns and public policies in the fields of education, national service, civic engagement, conservation, public health and more. We work with organizations that seek to challenge the status quo and grow their impact for the greater good. Working closely with clients to determine what they need to better engage with their stakeholders and serve their constituents, we specialize in research and policy development, strategy and coalition building, state and federal policy analysis, and strategic communications. www.civicenterprises.net

America’s Promise Alliance is the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth. It brings together more than 400 national organizations and thousands of community leaders to focus the nation’s attention on young people’s lives and voices, lead bold campaigns to expand opportunity, conduct groundbreaking research on what young people need to thrive, and accelerate the adoption of strategies that help young people succeed. GradNation, its signature campaign, has helped to increase the nation’s high school graduation rate to a record high. To learn more, visit www.AmericasPromise.org.

The SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival cultivates and empowers a community of engaged stakeholders to advance teaching and learning. The annual four-day event affords registrants open access to engaging sessions, immersive workshops, interactive learning experiences, film screenings, early-stage startups, business opportunities and networking. SXSW EDU is a component of the South by Southwest® family of conferences and festivals. Join the passionate and innovative community at SXSW EDU, March 5-8, 2018 in Austin, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.sxswedu.com.

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(Español) Semana del 4 al 10 de marzo de 2018: la CPSC celebra la Semana Nacional de Protección del Consumidor

March 5, 2018

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov." border="0" alt="The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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“Dead Sea Scrolls” Coming To Denver

March 5, 2018

DENVER, March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Dead Sea Scrolls,” the exhibition that has captivated millions around the world, will open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on March 16. The presenting sponsor is the Sturm Family Foundation, with major support from Henry and Lorie Gordon, and GHP Investment Advisors.

The regional premiere of this exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see authentic Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that include the oldest known biblical documents dating back over 2,000 years. Ten scrolls will be displayed when the exhibition opens. Due to strict preservation requirements, 10 different scrolls will arrive halfway through the run to replace the 10 initial scrolls. This will make it possible to see a total of 20 scrolls while the exhibition is in Denver. Each rotation includes a scroll that has never before been on public display.

In addition, more than 600 authentic artifacts from the ancient Middle East will immerse guests in historic traditions and beliefs that continue to impact world cultures today. The authentic objects include inscriptions and seals, weapons, stone carvings, terra cotta figurines, coins, shoes, textiles, mosaics, ceramics, jewelry and a three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, believed to have fallen in 70 CE. The exhibition is organized by the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA).

The Dead Sea Scrolls represent one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of all time. As the story goes, in 1947 young Bedouin goatherders wandered into a cave along the shore of the Dead Sea, near the site of the ancient settlement of Qumran, perhaps in search of a stray goat. Whatever the reason, they made a remarkable discovery: an assortment of clay jars containing scrolls wrapped in linen. Over the next nine years, archaeologists and Bedouins searched the surrounding caves. Around 900 remarkably preserved scrolls were recovered, leading to decades of extraordinary scrutiny, preservation, debate and awe, providing an incredible window to the past.

Timed tickets for “Dead Sea Scrolls” will be required and advance reservations are strongly encouraged. For tickets and information, visit dmns.org/deadseascrolls or call 303-370-6000.

The IMAX 3D film “Jerusalem,” now showing in Phipps IMAX Theater at the Museum, is the perfect complement to “Dead Sea Scrolls.” IMAX tickets and schedule are available at dmns.org/imax.

For more information, contact Maura O’Neal, public relations manager, at [email protected] or 303.370.6407.

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Aiming for a Global Leap of Consciousness in Gender Equality

March 5, 2018

"Ring the Bell on the 7 Seas" a Red Shoe Movement Gender Equality Global Initiative with Celebrity Cruises

NEW YORK, March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time ever a fleet of ships rings the bell around the globe for gender equality. As part of its #IWDleader campaign that runs throughout March, Women’s History Month, the Red Shoe Movement unveils the “Ring the Bell on the 7 Seas” with Celebrity Cruises, a Red Shoe Movement® Gender Equality global initiative.

On March 8, Celebrity Cruises’ President and CEO, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, will ring the bell onboard the Celebrity Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida echoing the UN Global Compact and stock exchanges worldwide ringing the bell for gender equality. In tandem, Captains of the Celebrity fleet worldwide, along with their global offices will host bell-ringing ceremonies. Guests and crews are invited to wear red shoes and ties in support of the Red Shoe Movement’s mission to accelerate representation of women at the top.

“We are very excited to have Celebrity Cruises on board for this initiative. Working with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and her team during the last couple of years (she was the keynote guest at our 2017 Signature Event, and a 2017 RSM Hall of Fame honoree,) we know how committed they are to inclusion at all levels. Lisa continues to go out of her way to champion and to be a role model for women inside and outside her company,” said Mariela Dabbah, founder and CEO, Red Shoe Movement.

For Lutoff-Perlo this is an opportunity to continue fulfilling her passion and her vision.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Red Shoe Movement to carry out this industry-first initiative and bring the message supporting gender equality to every corner of the world with our ships. As a female President and CEO in an industry that continues to need more women on the bridge and in leadership positions, I am committed to this issue. In just 18-months, we have raised the men/women ratio on the bridge from 3 to 21%, and this will continue to grow. For our guests and crew to stand together as they Ring the Bell for gender equality is quite special.” shared Lutoff-Perlo.

In March, the 2018 Hall of Fame honorees are revealed. With the motto “Honoring Leaders Who Walk the Walk,” the Hall of Fame honors individuals who effectively foster 100% of their talent, regardless of their gender, inside and outside their organizations.

The leaders celebrated this year are: Ismael Cala, Life Strategist. Best Selling Author. International Speaker; Deborah Gillis, President & CEO, Catalyst; Andrés Gabriel Graziosi, President Latin America & Canada Region, Novartis Pharmaceuticals; Dr. Sheila Robinson, Publisher & CEO, Diversity Woman Magazine and Núria Vilanova Giralt, Founder & President, ATREVIA.

To further inspire gender inclusion, on March 15 the RSM rolls out the Red Shoe Leader Award, which highlights leaders, projects, or organizations that have had an impact on the issue of gender inclusion during the previous year, or that have successfully implemented the RSM methodology or its awareness campaigns. Two winners will be announced monthly. The March awardees are: Karina Mazzocco, renowned Argentine TV host, and Ali Curi, President, HPNG.

Join our conversation on social media using #IWDleader #GenderBell #IWD2018.

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About the RSM

The Red Shoe Movement is a leadership development company powered by a global community of women and men who support each other for career success. With its proprietary methodology that fosters sustainability, RSM offers the necessary tools and coaching for female talent to align their objectives with those of their organizations, in order to grow more effectively, quickly and synergistically. Its clients include: Novartis, MetLife, Celebrity Cruises, Coca-Cola, P&G, Century Link, Sodexo and many other Fortune 500 companies.

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Introducing Tempting Paradise by Sofia Vergara

March 5, 2018

Tempting Paradise by Sofia Vergara Campaign

NEW YORK, March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entrepreneur, actress and Beauty icon, Sofia Vergara, announces the launch of her new fragrance, Tempting Paradise by Sofia Vergara.

The latest addition to Vergara’s scent portfolio evokes the lush sensuality of an island paradise, with delectable fruit and floral notes native to Vergara’s vibrant Colombian homeland.

“My idea of paradise is relaxing on a tropical island, surrounded by the familiar scent of exotic flowers and fruits. I created Tempting Paradise to allow a woman to escape to her own tropical mini-vacation,” said Vergara.

THE FRAGRANCE
Constructed by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) Senior Perfumer, Laurent Le Guernec, the fresh-fruity-floral fragrance opens with an intriguing note of juicy Lulo Fruit which sparkles amid tantalizing Clementine and sultry Magnolia blossom. The luscious and addictive Guava Flower captivates the heart, intertwined with fresh Coconut Water to delicately kiss the skin. A rich base of caramelized Musk and irresistible creamy Sandalwood envelop the wearer for a blissful and seductive finish.

TOP NOTES: Colombian Lulo Fruit, Clementine, Magnolia
MID NOTES: Guava Flower, Coconut Water, Peony
BASE NOTES: Sandalwood, Musk

“While in Colombia, I was intrigued by Sofia’s favorite fruit, the Lulo Fruit; a complex fruit that was juicy, sweet and sparkling – I would crave it! The sensual aspect of the Colombian women was also impossible to ignore when envisioning the fragrance. Mixed with the colorful and vibrant culture that is addictive, I knew the Lulo Fruit would be the perfect note to capture it,” said Le Guernec.

THE PACKAGING
Reflecting a distinct feminine form, the hourglass-shaped flacon is a striking interpretation of Vergara’s curves, exuding both femininity and sensuality. The facets are inspired by Vergara’s love of the Emerald, found in her native Colombia and incorporated throughout her fragrance collection. The exterior packaging features a playful, vibrant tropical print, immediately commanding attention and capturing the imagination.

THE COLLECTION
Eau de Parfum 3.4 fl. oz./ 100mL          $60.00
Eau de Parfum 1 fl. oz./ 30mL              $36.00
Fragrance Mist 8 fl. oz./236mL              $15.00

Tempting Paradise by Sofia Vergara launches at Perfumania, Perfumania.com and other retailers nationwide March 2018.

ABOUT PARLUX FRAGRANCES LLC/LTD.
Parlux Fragrances LTD./LLC., a leading global beauty company, designs, manufactures, markets and distributes prestige fragrances and related products since 1987. Parlux Fragrances, LLC/LTD. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perfumania Holdings Inc., an independent, national, vertically integrated wholesale distributor and specialty retailer of fragrances and related products.

ABOUT SOFIA VERGARA
Sofia Vergara is an Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG nominated actress who can currently be seen as ‘Gloria Pritchett-Delgado’ in America’s #1 comedy, “Modern Family.” Along with the recognition she has earned for her acting career, Vergara is also a successful entrepreneur with an especially strong lifestyle brand. Being able to successfully cross over from her original audience of Hispanic consumers and spread her influence across all demographics, is something Vergara does on a daily basis with her product tie-ins, which range from fragrance to furniture to hair care and a Coffee Bar. She is the global ambassador for Head & Shoulders, the number one shampoo brand in the world. She is currently entering her fifth year with Rooms To Go designing her own contemporary furniture collection. Her fragrances, “Sofia by Sofia Vergara,” “Love” and “Tempting” are available globally. Her fourth fragrance, “Tempting Paradise” is launching spring 2018. She partnered with houseware company SharkNinja to launch their new coffee maker, the Ninja Coffee Bar. In 2017 Vergara launched a subscription based underwear company called EBY, which features patented technology that prevents sliding and riding. The venture benefits women from around the world by offering them a microfinancing loan with the ultimate goal being to empower women and ultimately break the poverty cycle.

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SOURCE Parlux Fragrances LTD

Rugged Yet Refined Honda Ridgeline Arriving at Dealerships

March 5, 2018

The 2019 Honda Ridgeline goes on sale March 6, 2018.

– Exclusive features make Ridgeline the “ultimate tailgate” vehicle

– Ridgeline combines exceptional ride quality with pickup truck versatility all while obtaining class-leading fuel economy

TORRANCE, California, March 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2019 Honda Ridgeline arrives at dealerships nationwide beginning tomorrow with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP¹) of $29,990 (excluding $975 destination and handling). As before, Ridgeline bests the competition with its class-leading EPA² fuel economy ratings of 19/26/22 (city/highway/combined) for 2WD and 18/25/21 for AWD models.

The Honda Ridgeline is the ultimate tailgate vehicle for sporting events, picnics, and other gatherings thanks to industry-first and exclusive features like a Dual Action Tailgate that provides easy access to the lockable and weather-sealed In-Bed Trunk^®, an available in-bed 115V AC power outlet, and a world’s first Truck Bed Audio System.

The 2019 Ridgeline’s high-quality cabin offers an array of standard and available features and technologies. Standout options consist of an 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ integration, LED headlights (low beam), 3-zone automatic climate control, an 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support, and ambient interior lighting.

The 2019 Honda Ridgeline is powered by a 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC™ V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) mated to a wide ratio 6-speed automatic transmission, with a peak engine output of 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net). All-wheel-drive models utilize one of Honda’s most advanced AWD technologies – Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4), providing enhanced all-weather performance and handling.

What’s New for 2019?
Like range-topping Ridgeline models, RT, Sport, and RTL models now include a second USB port, while RTL and RTL-T models add a power sliding rear window and moonroof.

2019 Honda Ridgeline Pricing and EPA Ratings
Model	MSRP¹	EPA Rating³City / Hwy / Combined
Ridgeline 2WD, 6-Speed Automatic
RT	$29,990	19 / 26 / 22
Sport	$33,390	↑
RTL	$34,870	↑
RTL-T	$37,000	↑
Ridgeline AWD, 6-Speed Automatic
Sport	$35,290	18 / 25 / 21
RTL	$36,770	↑
RTL-T	$38,900	↑
RTL-E	$41,920	↑
Black Edition	$43,420	↑

The Ridgeline has the largest and most flexible cabin in the midsize pickup truck segment, and offers capabilities for both recreational and professional users who require a higher degree of utility and versatility. Ridgeline’s cargo-hauling and towing capabilities include a class-leading maximum of 1,584-pound (718.5 kg) payload capacity (varies by trim) and up to 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) towing. All Ridgelines incorporate a button-operated Intelligent Traction Management System that enables up to four different operating modes: Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand for the AWD models, as well as Normal and Snow for 2WD vehicles.

Ridgeline also continues to offer the comprehensive Honda Sensing^® suite of advanced safety and driver assistive features, including Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The 2019 Ridgeline is expected to receive top of class safety ratings from the NHTSA and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS); in 2017, it became the first and, to date, only pickup truck to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating³ from the IIHS.

A broad range of Honda Genuine Accessories designed specifically for Ridgeline is available for customers to personalize their pickup. The accessories are covered by Honda’s 3-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty if obtained at the time of new vehicle purchase.

Accessories include:

Honda Genuine Accessories
In-Bed Trunk Carpet and Dividers	Back-Up Sensors
Bed Extender – Standard and Motorcycle	Fender Flares
Hard Tonneau Cover	Skid Plate
Illuminated Door Sill Trim	Bike, Kayak, Ski, Snowboard, Surfboard Attachments
Camping Tent (extends from bed)	Additional Wheel Options
Running Board Options	Heated Steering Wheel

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, is the exclusive manufacturing home⁴ of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline.

For More Information
For more information and high-resolution photography and video, please visit hondanews.com/channels/ridgeline. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline.

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.

¹ Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) excluding tax, license, registration, $975 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
³ When equipped with available front crash prevention system and LED headlights
⁴ Using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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