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Lexus Announces Pricing for the New Three-Row RX Hybrid

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Set to go on sale at dealers in April, the new three-row crossover once again raises the bar for design and innovation in the hybrid segment.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Luxury buyers can now enjoy the confidence of all-wheel drive with the performance and efficiency of the RX 450hL. Set to go on sale at dealers in April, the new three-row crossover once again raises the bar for design and innovation in the hybrid segment.

Set to go on sale at dealers in April, the new three-row crossover once again raises the bar for design and innovation in the hybrid segment.

The RX 450hL (AWD) will have a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,620* — just $1,550 more than the RX 350L AWD model. 

Most notably, the new RX 450hL comes standard with second-row captain’s chairs in addition to leather-trimmed seats, driver seat, side mirror and steering wheel memory, and Lexus Enform Safety Connect and Service Connect complimentary for the first 10 years of vehicle ownership. 

Always Charged and Always Ready
Lexus’ history of hybrid innovation goes back to the launch of the world’s first luxury hybrid, the RX 400h, in 2005.  It’s this experience that allows the new RX 450hL to blend fuel efficiency, instantaneous power and luxury. 

The RX 450hL delivers the same uncompromised styling and instant torque you would expect from an RX hybrid, now with even more space for the unexpected.  In addition, the RX 450hL Drive Mode Select system has an EV mode that enables the vehicle to drive under electric power at lower speeds for short distances.

Performance and Design
The RX 450hL combines the 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with two high-torque electric drive motor-generators, producing 308 combined system horsepower for strong acceleration and passing performance. 

With the new RXhL model, Lexus extended the body length 4.3 inches (110 mm) at the rear and used a steeper tailgate window angle than on the two-row models to ensure more headroom for third-row passengers. Access to the third row is made easy with the touch of a lever that slides and folds the second-row seats forward.

Lexus designed the third row of the RXL models to offer the same comfort and luxury as in the middle row. The positioning of the second row is slightly higher than the third row, creating more foot room for rear passengers. A tri-zone climate control system gives third-row passengers separate heating and air conditioning vents, and for convenience, a power-folding third-row seat and power tailgate are both standard.

Lexus Safety
The standard Lexus Safety System+ includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent High Beams and All-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Blind Spot Monitor with Intuitive Parking Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Braking are also available. Panoramic View Monitor is an optional feature.

Luxury Package
The available Luxury package offers comfort for Lexus drivers and passengers adding semi-aniline trimmed seats, interior LED ambient illumination, manual rear door sunshades, laser-cut Gray Sapele wood trim with aluminum, 20-inch alloy wheels with machined finish and selectable color inserts, heated wood steering wheel and more.

Hybrid

RX 450hL AWD

 

RX 450hL Luxury AWD

 

MSRP*

$50,620

 

$54,555

 

Gas

RX 350L FWD/AWD

 

RX 350L Luxury FWD/AWD

 

MSRP*

$47,670/$49,070

 

$52,685/$54,085

 

*MSRP does not include a delivery, processing and handling fee of $995.

About Lexus
Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 240 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With five models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers six F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

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Cal/OSHA Cites Tree Trimming Company after Brush Chipper Fatality

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AMERICAN CANYON, California, Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited Gorilla Tree Service for serious and accident-related workplace safety violations following an investigation of a brush chipper accident that killed a 24-year-old worker in Napa.

On August 15, 2017, the employee was working on the ground as part of a two-person crew removing limbs from a liquidambar tree when a rope used to lower limbs from an aerial bucket was caught and pulled into the chipper, strangling him.

Cal/OSHA’s investigation found that Gorilla Tree Service was unable to certify it had properly trained the worker, who had been employed at the company for about six months.   

“Tree work is a high-risk industry, and safety requirements are in place to protect workers from known hazards,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Employers must ensure that workers are effectively trained to use brush chippers and other dangerous machinery safely.” 

Cal/OSHA cited Gorilla Tree Service $23,200 for seven violations including one serious accident-related, one serious and five general violations for the employer’s failure to:

  • Provide documented training records for workers to certify that they had completed the required tree work and CPR training.
  • Brief workers before starting the job, including a description of hazards, work procedures and appropriate protective equipment.
  • Ensure the chipper was equipped, maintained and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Cal/OSHA found the chipper’s moving parts of belt and pulley drives were not guarded as required.
  • Prevent entanglement hazards and unwanted material from entering the point of operation on the chipper.

Tree workers are 56 times more likely to suffer a fatal occupational injury than workers in all industries combined. The major causes of tree worker injuries and fatalities include falls, electrical shock, being struck by a tree branch, chainsaw lacerations, palm tree skirt collapses and ladder accidents.

Over the past six years, brush chipper-related incidents in California resulted in one fatality and four serious injuries:

  • A worker was killed in 2012 while feeding brush into a chipper in Nevada City when a rope binding the brush became entangled in the chipper drum and looped around the worker’s neck. The force on the rope was so great that the worker was decapitated.
  • In Los Angeles County in 2012, a worker was hospitalized from injuries caused by a chipper. Two workers were removing a tree using rope and a brush chipper. One of the workers was attached to a rope that abruptly went into the chipper pulling him toward the feeder. He was taken to the hospital with a punctured lung and fractures to his ribs, left arm, thumb and wrist.
  • In 2013, a Solano County worker lost his left ring finger when his wedding band suddenly became caught between the side frame of the feeding bay and the branch he was pushing into the brush chipper.
  • While operating a brush chipper in 2013, a worker in Concord was hospitalized. A truck rolled down a hill and jackknifed toward him while he was feeding brush into the chipper. Both of his legs became pinned between the truck’s side door and the frame of the chipper’s in-feed table. Both of his legs were fractured.

Cal/OSHA launched a tree work safety campaign in 2016 to help employees and employers prevent accidents, and made available a Tree Work Safety webpage, Tree Work Safety Guide, fact sheet and checklist.

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) that helps protect California’s workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Jeanne-Mairie Duval at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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

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America’s Promise Alliance and AT&T Announce GradNation Acceleration Grant Recipients in Five States

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — America’s Promise Alliance, with generous support from AT&T, announced today the selection of five GradNation Acceleration Grant recipients, as part of the GradNation campaign to raise the high school graduation rate to 90 percent by 2020. The selected grantees represent two state and three community efforts poised to accelerate progress for more young people to high school graduation and post-secondary success.

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Totaling $800,000 over the two-year grant period, each of the two state grantees will receive $250,000 and each of the three community grantees will receive $100,000. Roughly 5,000 young people are estimated to be impacted across all five grantees.

This work of the GradNation campaign is a continuation of a decade-long undertaking. During that time, the national graduation rate has increased from 73 percent to its current all-time high of 84.1 percent. That increase represents more than 2 million additional young people who were able to graduate from high school with their class over the past decade. But while the nation’s young people have made great progress, there remains more work to be done. GradNation Acceleration Grants will provide the support that communities need to further their efforts.

“We know that the most significant improvements of the national high school graduation rate will happen on the local level – in districts and communities working each day to meet the individual needs of young people,” said John Gomperts, president and CEO of America’s Promise. “The final grantees were selected because they demonstrated a deep understanding of the specific student populations needing additional support and have a track record for maximizing the resources and partnerships to meet those student needs.”

“The GradNation campaign continues to demonstrate progress at increasing our nation’s high school graduation rate while also helping students pursue high quality, post-secondary degrees.  Both of which are critical steps to creating a skilled and diverse workforce,” said Nicole Anderson, assistant vice president of corporate social responsibility and president of the AT&T Foundation. “It is important that we continue to invest in work that helps move students across the high school graduation stage and gets them ready for the next phase of life.”

Applications were submitted from 10 priority states that would have a measurable impact on improving the national graduation rate and closing equity gaps.  In total, there were more than 100 applicants – all committed to improving graduation rate outcomes for a specific group of students using strategies aligned to the GradNation Action Platform. The platform identifies six areas that every community should act on to accelerate their high school graduation rate. 

GradNation Acceleration Grantees are as follows:

States

  • GEORGIA – Georgia Division of Family and Children Services – Project Graduate 2.0: Unlocking the Power and Potential of Georgia’s Foster Youth: The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services uses high-quality data to identify, implement, and sustain best practices to support foster youth in Fulton and DeKalb Counties. While the state averages a 79 percent graduation rate, only 11 percent of foster students earn diplomas— an issue compounded by the growth of youth in foster care by 80 percent in the last four years. Foster youth face disruptions to their education that lead to academic underperformance and increase the likelihood of their leaving school prior to graduating. In response, the program intends to strengthen the system’s capacity to address the needs of foster youth through advisory workgroups, research on program impact, and cross-agency collaborative learning. 
  • MICHIGAN – Youth Solutions Inc. – Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates:  Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) will expand its model into low-graduation rate high schools across the state. Michigan’s graduation rate is 79.7 percent and large graduation rate gaps by race and income persist. Dropout Prevention and Recovery efforts will include career mentoring, career advising and exposure, training, and competency-based curriculum, as well as 12 months of follow up after high school graduation. With support from over 50 local and national partners, and a strong relationship with the state employment agency, JMG’s approach connects students with learning beyond the classroom that prepares them to succeed through high school and into the workforce.

Communities

  • ALBUQUERQUE – United Way of Central New Mexico – Mission: Graduate: Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is a majority Hispanic district serving high rates of students living in poverty and learning English. In 2016, the district’s 4-year graduation rate was 66 percent. In response, United Way of Central New Mexico’s collective impact initiative Mission: Graduate will partner with APS’s Rio Grande High School to expand use of the school’s early warning system program to support off-track juniors and seniors and work to re-engage youth who have already left school. These students will gain access to college and career exploration opportunities in addition to mentors and counselors. 
  • GREELEY–EVANS – Greeley-Evans District 6 – Every Student Matters: Accelerating Graduation Rates and Decreasing Dropout Rates: Greeley-Evans School District 6 in northeastern Colorado has a graduation rate of 77.1 percent and will focus its efforts on students at the Greeley Alternative Program (GAP) in partnership with Zero Dropouts. GAP enrolls students at risk of dropping out of high school or who face barriers to success in traditional high schools by providing an innovative instructional program combined with wraparound services. With support from partners, the district provides these students with supports including childcare and housing assistance, in addition to career pathway options like a paid internship or access to personalized tutoring.
  • BOYLE HEIGHTS – Proyecto Pastoral – Boyle Heights English Learner Acceleration Project: A collaborative in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Promesa Boyle Heights has been actively working to improve graduation rates in the community since 2012. Together with the community, Promesa Boyle Heights has been able to improve graduation rates in the region to 82 percent, however, EL students only have a 52 percent graduation rate. Promesa Boyle Heights will expand these efforts to the alternative campus, Boyle Heights High School, thus allowing for a deeper focus on Long-Term English Learners (LTELs) and Newcomer ELs. Promesa Boyle Heights also aims to increase school capacity to address EL needs and develop student and parent skills to advocate for policies and practices that directly support EL students.

America’s Promise sought to support local efforts poised to impact high school completion and the national graduation rate. Proposals were expected to describe a state or community effort that demonstrated (1) an understanding of school-level and community-level graduation rates and related data, (2) a collaborative relationship with high school(s) and/or the district, and (3) a commitment to meet the needs of students most at-risk of not graduating: low-income students, Black and Hispanic/Latino students, students with disabilities, English learners, and those served by low-graduation rate high schools.

The intended outcomes for this work include: an increase to the graduation rate, shared learning for adoption and replication in other states and communities, and strengthened local capacity to improve outcomes for young people based on their needs and strengths.

To learn more, visit http://gradnation.americaspromise.org/gradnation-acceleration-grant.   

About America’s Promise Alliance

America’s Promise Alliance leads an alliance of organizations, communities and individuals dedicated to making the promise of America real for every child. As its signature effort, the GradNation campaign mobilizes Americans to increase the on-time high school graduation rate to 90 percent by 2020 and prepare young people for postsecondary enrollment and the 21st century workforce. For more information, visit www.AmericasPromise.org.

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‘Cuerpo de Élite’, this year’s first world premiere on ATRESERIES Internacional

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International series channel, Atresmedia, will p remiere this irreverent comedy on February 8, to be simultaneously broadcast in Spain

Produced by Atresmedia, in collaboration with MOD Productions, ‘Cuerpo de Élite‘ (‘Elite Squad’) starring Cristina Castaño (El Club de la Comedia), Canco Rodríguez (Tu Cara Me Suena), Joaquín Reyes (El Club de la Comedia), Ana Morgade (Zapeando), Antonio Garrido (Los Protegidos) and El Langui, among others

These are Spain’s top cops – a bomb squad expert, a green beret, a (fake) agent of the national police, a mossa d’esquadra (Catalan regional police woman) and an Ertzaina (Basque regional police officer) – who make up the elite squad, which will execute one mission per episode

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MADRID, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ATRESERIES is starting this year with the world premiere of ‘Cuerpo de Élite’, a highly irreverent comedy series starring Cristina Castaño (El Club de la Comedia); Canco Rodríguez (Tu Cara Me Suena); Joaquín Reyes (El Club de la Comedia); Ana Morgade (Zapeando); Antonio Garrido (Los Protegidos), and El Langui, among others.

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Produced by Atresmedia, in collaboration with MOD Productions, ‘Cuerpo de Élite’ premieres next Thursday, February 8, during prime time and will be simultaneously broadcast in Spain.

The leading men and women are the top cops from each of Spain’s regions – a bomb squad expert, a green beret, a (fake) agent of the national police, a mossa d’esquadra (Catalan regional police woman) and an Ertzaina (Basque regional police officer) – whose mission changes with each episode. The outlandish situations they get into, and their most unusual personalities are the key ingredients in this raucous comedy.

PREMIERE – Thursday, February 8:

8:00 pm/Mexico 
9:00 pm/Colombia 
10:00 pm/Venezuela 
11:00 pm/Argentina 
USA
6:00 pm (PST) / 9:00 pm (EST)

Official Synopsis of Cuerpo de Élite’

Ever since the government approved its creation during Spain’s Transition to Democracy, a secret special operations group has existed, made up of members of the different police forces that protect the country, though no one knows of their existence. In light of the success of this most singular Elite Squad – and though it’s really hard to believe in light of the antics of its members – the Minister of the Interior decides to expand the project and set up a new unit.

A green beret, a Catalan police woman, a Jesuit Basque cop, a bomb squad expert and a thief who passes himself off as a national police agent, are going to have to set aside their differences and tackle each mission impossible together. They’re definitely the world’s finest police squad (but the worst imaginable).

‘Cuerpo de Élite’ – Credits

Executive Producers:: Sonia Martínez y Fernando Bovaira
Assistant Executive Producers: Nacho Manubens y Helen Martí
Director: Joaquín Mazón y Mar Olid
Script: Cristóbal Garrido, Alfonso Valor y Josep Gatell
Producer: Javier Mateos
Cinematography: Alfonso Segura
Art Director: Juana Mula
Wardrobe: Natacha Fernández Gallardo
Casting Director: Juana Martínez
Content Representative for Atresmedia: Lucía Alonso y Cristina Gil Pelegrín
Production Representative for Atresmedia: Pedro García Caja

Since its creation in 2014, ATRESERIES has been bringing the Group’s finest premieres to Hispanic audiences, such as Algo que Celebrar (‘Something to Celebrate’), Vis a Vis, Buscando el Norte (‘Looking for North’), Bajo Sospecha (‘Under Suspicion’), La Embajada (‘The Embassy’), Mar de Plástico (‘Sea of Plastic’) and Allí Abajo (‘Down there’).

In addition to its exclusive premieres, ATRESERIES also allows viewers to enjoy titles from Atresmedia’s extensive catalogue, covering a wide variety of genres: historical series and period pieces, romantic and children’s series, as well as comedies and family series, featuring high profile titles such as Gran Hotel (Grand Hotel), El Internado (‘The Inmate’) and Policías (‘Cops’).

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The Home Depot to Host Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2017 Earnings Conference Call on February 20

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ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2017 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, February 20, at 9 a.m. ET.

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A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast will be archived and available beginning at approximately noon on February 20.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,284 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2016, The Home Depot had sales of $94.6 billion and earnings of $8.0 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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HOLA! USA March 2018 Issue Features Luis Fonsi Exclusive

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Love is in the air on February 16, 2018

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just in time for Valentine’s Day, HOLA! USA has dedicated its March 2018 issue to love: romantic love, family love, royal love, and more.  Featuring an exclusive of Luis Fonsi at home in Miami with wife Águeda Lopez, daughter Mikaela and, for the first time, their son Rocco as its cover, the March 2018 issue hits newsstands on February 16, 2018.

HOLA! USA gives readers access to Luis Fonsi, the multiple-Grammy-awarded and nominated artist behind 2017’s record-breaking song “Despacito,” and focuses on his family life away from the spotlight, where his most loyal fans allow him to slow down his hectic pace and savor what is most important in life.

Also, in this issue, exclusive photos and interview with Candela Ferro as she shares the first-ever images of her baby; Exclusive coverage of Ana Boyer and Francisco Verdasco’s intimate wedding on the island of Mustique; Inside scoop on the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; Thalia and Tommy Mottola’s secrets to their happy marriage; Social media powerhouse Lele Pons and Natalia Jimenez‘ love letter to her adopted hometown of Miami.

And for Oscar season 2018, HOLA! USA will give readers inside access to the most anticipated awards show of the year with features such as a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars; an exclusive and candid interview with powerhouse superstar Helen Mirren; fashion trends from designers to the stars; hair and beauty tips from the most famous Hollywood glam teams to entertaining ideas and recipes in order to host your own Oscar viewing party.

About ¡HOLA!:

Founded in 1944, ¡HOLA! Magazine has become one of the world’s leaders in its field. Its long history publishing the best celebrity and royalty photographs has made it an international icon for glamour, informative accuracy and good quality. The Spanish company HELLO! & ¡HOLA! Media, Inc. publishes 30 international editions in 10 languages across five continents. ¡HOLA! reaches 25 million readers worldwide, engages with 24 million unique monthly visitors, has over 13 million social media followers, and is seen by 21.5 million on its broadcast channel, ¡HOLA! TV.

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Top Youth Volunteers Of 2018 Honored Nationwide

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Many are fighting hunger in their local communities. Some created programs that encourage young women to consider STEM careers. Others are leading initiatives to support people with physical or intellectual disabilities.

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Those are just some stories of the 102 youth volunteers – two from each state and the District of Columbia – who today were named State Honorees by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring students in grades 5-12 for outstanding volunteer service. Read the names and stories of this year’s honorees at http://spirit.prudential.com.

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, now in its 23rd year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).    

Each of the 102 State Honorees will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an all-expense-paid trip in late April to Washington, D.C., for four days of national recognition events. During the trip, 10 will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2018. 

In addition to the State Honorees, the program’s judges recognized 234 students nationwide as Distinguished Finalists for their impressive community service activities. Each will receive an engraved bronze medallion. Nearly 500 other applicants were awarded Certificates of Excellence for their volunteer work. 

Many of this year’s State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists were recognized for their work supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of their peers. Several are serving as first responders with volunteer fire and EMT departments, and a few collected stuffed animals to comfort children in traumatic situations. A number of these top youth volunteers led large-scale campaigns to collect and distribute food for people in need, and a few raised money for hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

“Prudential is proud to recognize these remarkable young people for using their energy, creativity and compassion to bring meaningful change to their communities,” said Prudential Chairman and CEO John Strangfeld. “We hope their stories inspire others to consider how they can do the same.”

“These middle level and high school students have not only improved the lives of the people and communities they’ve served – they also set an important example for their peers,” said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP. “These honorees prove that you’re never too young to make a difference.”

About The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represents the United States’ largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. All public and private middle level and high schools in the country, as well as all Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and affiliates of Points of Light’s HandsOn Network, were eligible to select a student or member for a local Prudential Spirit of Community Award. These Local Honorees were then reviewed by an independent judging panel, which selected State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists based on criteria including personal initiative, effort, impact and personal growth. 

While in Washington, D.C., the 102 State Honorees – one middle level and one high school student from each state and the District of Columbia – will tour the capital’s landmarks, meet top youth volunteers from other parts of the world, attend a gala awards ceremony at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, and visit their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill. On April 30, 10 of the State Honorees – five middle level and five high school students – will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2018. Each of these National Honorees will receive:

  • a $5,000 award
  • a gold medallion
  • a crystal trophy for their nominating school or organization, and
  • a $5,000 Prudential Foundation grant for a nonprofit charitable organization of their choice

Since the program began in 1995, more than 120,000 young volunteers have been honored at the local, state and national level. The program also is conducted by Prudential subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, India, China, Brazil and Poland. In addition to granting its own awards, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program also distributes President’s Volunteer Service Awards to qualifying Local Honorees.

About NASSP

The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and school leaders from across the United States. The association connects and engages school leaders through advocacy, research, education, and student programs. NASSP advocates on behalf of all school leaders to ensure the success of each student and strengthens school leadership practices through the design and delivery of high quality professional learning experiences. 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. For more information about NASSP, located in Reston, VA, visit 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.

For Spirit of Community Awards program logo and medallion graphics, please visit https://spirit.prudential.com/resources/media

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Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship Now Open for 2018 Applications

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ORRVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Café Bustelo® is partnering with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) to launch the fifth-annual Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship. Eligible U.S. students can submit their application for the opportunity to receive one of ten $5,000 scholarships. All eligible applications must be received by Friday, May 25, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and recipients will be announced on or about September 15, 2018. For complete information and guidelines, please visit here.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8240351-cafe-bustelo-el-cafe-del-futuro-scholarship/  

Café Bustelo is asking students of Latino descent to submit an application that includes an 800-words or less essay in English or Spanish describing how their heritage, family, and community have impacted their desire and motivation to obtain a college degree; how they plan to give back to their community; and what they intend to accomplish with their degree.

In its fifth year, the Café Bustelo El Café del Futuro Scholarship has awarded $180,000 in college scholarships to 36 Latino students nationwide. In 2017, more than 1,000 eligible entries were received. The selected essays conveyed how heritage and culture have driven students’ pursuit of higher education and betterment of their communities. The scholarship maintains founder Gregorio Bustelo’s passion and tradition of reinvesting in local communities and celebrating Latino cultural values. Café Bustelo proudly continues the tradition of supporting communities that have enjoyed its coffee in their homes for nearly a century.

To apply for the scholarship and to review the Guidelines, please visit the HACU website.

Café Bustelo coffee is available where you buy groceries or online at JavaCabana.com. Visit CafeBustelo.com for more information or follow @CafeBustelo on Instagram, Twitter and /CafeBusteloOfficial on Facebook.

About Café Bustelo
Our delicious coffee and rich espresso heritage was born in 1928. Since then, we’ve not only been proud of our rich, full-bodied flavor, but also of our unique and inviting culture. Café Bustelo coffee can be prepared using your preferred method.  Available in the forms you want, including K-Cup® pods.

About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) represents approximately 470 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain. The association’s headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas, with government relations offices in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, California. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Information is available at www.hacu.net.

K-Cup is a trademark of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., used with permission.

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Olives From Spain Presents Mediterranean Alternatives for Valentine’s Dinner

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NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Every February, couples have the opportunity to bring their most romantic side back to life, thanks to the celebrations on the 14th day of the month. Buying a gift that shows affection or making a special dinner are some of the ways to make Valentine’s Day the most romantic day of the year.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:  https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8265651-olives-from-spain-valentines-dinner/

February 14th has been a day dedicated to love and lovers for centuries. Many bet on perfumes, ties or accessories to give to their loved ones on such a marked date. The best accompaniment for these gifts is in the kitchen. Olives from Spain has created an elaborate and romantic menu that’s full of surprises. With these new recipes, olives have much to contribute to the romantic day.

Olives from Spain’s goal was to create a menu full of color and flavor, something that seduced the senses and is, in itself, a Valentine’s gift, with olives as the key ingredient. Olives are a product with thousands of years of history behind it, which brings to American tables the possibility of making simple but spectacular dishes, full of flavor and personality. Olives make an easy tribute to love in the form of a gastronomic feast without needing to have great knowledge in the kitchen.

With Olives from Spain have developed a completely jaw dropping menu. On their website www.haveanoliveday.eu cooks looking to impress will find what is necessary to be confident in the kitchen. You can make the menu starting with an appetizer full of flavor, followed by a delicious salad that we will do in a moment, continue with a spectacular lamb dish and surprise them with some incredible lollipops, which will be the cherry on top to our Valentine’s Day menu.

At www.haveanoliveday.eu we can find many more ways to solve, with Olives From Spain, the challenge of the most romantic menu of the year.

Have a Valentine’s Day. Have an Olive Day.

About INTERACEITUNA and Olives from Spain

INTERACEITUNA is the Interprofessional Organization of Table Olive recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment that represents the whole sector producing, processing and marketing table olives. Created to implement different programs and activities of general interest, INTERACEITUNA promotes the knowledge of Spanish table olives and carries out research and development related to production and production techniques. INTERACEITUNA and the European Union have partnered to promote this product.

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Ridgeline Baja Race Truck Wins Parker 425

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The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck opened the 2018 off-road racing season with a decisive victory in the “7200” class for V6-powered race trucks in Saturday’s Parker 425.

PARKER, Arizona, Feb. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck opened the 2018 off-road racing season in the best possible fashion, with a decisive victory in the “7200” class for V6-powered race trucks in Saturday’s Parker 425.

The Honda Off-Road Racing Team and its Ridgeline Baja Race Truck opened the 2018 off-road racing season with a decisive victory in the “7200” class for V6-powered race trucks in Saturday’s Parker 425.

A part of the Best In the Desert Racing Association off-road racing series, the Parker 425 features three laps of a rugged course through the southwestern Arizona desert.  Each lap presents competitors with wide-ranging conditions, from sand washes and rough rock sections to wide-open rally roads.  This year featured an added element, as the course deteriorated rapidly while a field of over 200 entries made its way around each lap. 

Starting fourth in a field of 11 Class 7200 V6 trucks, driver/team principal Jeff Proctor and navigator Evan Weller ran at a rapid pace on the opening lap, gaining two positions in the first 30 miles, then moving into the lead by race mile 80.  After their first scheduled pit stop for fuel and rear tires, Proctor and Weller finished the first lap with a 4.5-minute lead on the field.

Although the course began to deteriorate throughout the late afternoon and into the night hours, the Ridgeline continued to widen its gap over the Class 7200 field.  At the end of the second lap, Proctor turned over driving duties to Pat Daily during the team’s final scheduled pit stop.  Daily continued to build a now substantial lead for the Ridgeline, all the while conserving equipment during a brutal third and final lap.  The Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck crossed the finish line in a time of eight hours, 54 minutes, one hour and 15 minutes ahead of the second-place Class 7200 truck.

Powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 produced by Honda Performance Development, the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck features a body designed by Honda R&D Americas’ Los Angeles Design Studio, with inspiration taken from the current Honda Ridgeline, which was also designed and developed by Honda R&D North Americas.  Key design cues drawn from the 2017 Honda Ridgeline can be seen in the front fascia, hood, roof, bed and side profile.

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

Photos and information from the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck efforts at the Parker 425 can be viewed on Instagram at @hondaoffroadracing and @proctor_race.  Honda Racing/HPD news and reports can be found on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD.

Jeff Proctor (team owner/driver Ridgeline Baja Race Truck) started 4th, finished 1st in Class 7200 Unlimited V6 Trucks: “It feels so good to get a win for this Honda Ridgeline team at our season opener.  We are so excited to bring this one home for the team.”

Pat Dailey (team manager, driver Ridgeline Baja Race Truck): “I couldn’t be more proud of this entire team, their effort and commitment to earn a win.  Now, the team is now focused on the [next round in the team’s 2018 schedule] 50th anniversary of the Mint 400, on March 10th in Las Vegas.”

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