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All-New Honda Accord, Odyssey and Fit Achieve Top Retained Value Ratings from ALG

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All-New Honda Accord, Odyssey and Fit Achieve Top Retained Value Ratings from ALG

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today announced that the all-new 2018 Accord, 2018 Odyssey and 2018 Fit have received Residual Value Awards from ALG, each predicted to lead its segment in retained value after three years of ownership.

All-New Honda Accord, Odyssey and Fit Achieve Top Retained Value Ratings from ALG

With the most comprehensive redesign in its 40-year history, the 2018 Accord won in ALG’s Midsize Car category by bringing class-above technology, safety and driving dynamics to the mainstream class. The all-new and innovative 2018 Odyssey, which includes unique features such as the multi-configurable Magic Slide™ second-row seats, and CabinWatch™ and CabinTalk™ technologies, won in the Minivan category. The updated 2018 Fit, which adds a higher level of style and feature content to its renowned versatility, took the honor in ALG’s Subcompact Car category for the fourth year in a row.

For more information about the completely redesigned 2018 Honda Accord please visit: hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/accord. For details on the all-new family friendly 2018 Odyssey visit: hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/odyssey. And information about the refreshed and sportier 2018 Fit visit: hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/fit.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

NIH’s All of Us Journey Comes to The University of Texas at El Paso

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EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Who:

UTEP and All of Us Research Program

What:

Traveling exhibit

When:

Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 9am to 3pm (Media suggested times 10-11:30 a.m.)

Where:

UTEP outside Union East – (500 West University Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79968)

Why:

To provide community and campus members information on the program and precision medicine.

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health will host the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The traveling, hands-on exhibit raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program—an ambitious effort to gather data from 1 million or more people living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health.

“We are glad the National Alliance for Hispanic Health recognizes our region as an important stop on the national tour and they are taking on a national effort to focus on the Hispanic population. If you look at most biomedical, behavioral or social science research, it doesn’t involve the Hispanic population,” Robert A. Kirken, Ph.D., College of Science Dean and principal investigator of UTEP’s Border Biomedical Research Center (BBRC) explained. “If you look into clinical trials and large study groups, most of the time Hispanic participants are non-existent. It is our duty to figure out how we can better their lives through our science.”
Campus and community members are invited to come learn about the program and get information on healthy living and preventing disease. 

“As healthcare professionals, it is critical that we educate our community and engage them in making a difference in their health,” Elias Provencio-Vasquez, Ph.D., School of Nursing Dean said. “This traveling unit provides people the opportunity to find out more about research efforts to help them, and their community, in an interactive way.”

El Paso is one stop on the All of Us Journey’s 37-week national tour. 

“All of Us is so important to shaping the future of health in the United States,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “This research program will bring together communities throughout the United States to drive new discoveries, which may lead to earlier disease identification, more precise treatment solutions and better health outcomes for all in the future.”

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) – The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted non-partisan advocate for the best health outcomes for all. The Alliance represents thousands of Hispanic health providers across the nation providing services to more than 15 million each year. For more information, visit https://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance’s Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

Precision Medicine Initiative, All of Us, the All of Us logo, and “The Future of Health Begins with You” are service marks of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Ismael Cala, Double Engagement in New York: The “Latino Impact Summit” and “Despierta con Cala”

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MIAMI, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dozens of Latin American leaders will convene this week at the United Nations for the Latino Impact Summit 2017, hosted by the Ismael Cala and Pvblic foundations.

This second edition of the summit – one of the few events in Spanish held at UN headquarters – will take place November 30 and December 1.

Politicians, millennials, philanthropists, businessmen and entrepreneurs will discuss how to generate alliances designed to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this regard, a special publication will be presented by organizers on SDG realities in Latin America, with reports relating to poverty reduction, the environmental situation and education as a factor of change, among other topics.

“Our objective is to promote Sustainable Development Goals in a context in which we can reflect on our responsibilities. It is not a question of what others can do, but what each of us can contribute in the 2030 UN Agenda”, said Ismael Cala, cofounder of the event and moderator on several panels.

“Despierta con Cala” in New York

After the Latino summit in New York, Cala will share with the city his inspirational talk “Despierta con Cala” (Wake Up with Cala), part of the 2017 tour that has to date visited dozens of cities across the Americas.

The presentation will take place Sunday, December 3, at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale at: https://www.symphonyspace.org/event/9902/Other/ismael-cala-despierta-con-cala

The world tour “Despierta con Cala” is designed to help people achieve excellence, awakening of consciousness, and superior personal and career performance. 

Cala will answer questions such as:

  • Why is it that we human beings experience situations that are so different if we are so much alike?
  • Why are we in constant conflict if we have in our possession the most powerful transformational force: creativity?
  • Why do we settle for an ordinary life when we can build a masterpiece?

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and human development strategist, bestselling author and international speaker, for more than five years, Cala was the host of CALA on CNN en Español.

He is considered one of the most important communicators in the Americas, and his message of social entrepreneurship, mindfulness and wellbeing has served as a benchmark for millions of people.

Cala has visited more than 25 countries and has impacted hundreds of thousands of people with his message. He is currently an official contributor to the program “Despierta America” (Wake Up, America) on Univision and writes a weekly column for more than 50 Latin American and U.S. publications. “The New York Times” has called him the “Latin Larry King”.

Author of the bestsellers “Despierta con Cala” (Wake Up with Cala), “La vida es una piñata” (Life Is a Piñata), “El analfabeto emocional” (The Emotional Illiterate), “El poder de escuchar” (The Power of Listening), “Un buen hijo de P…” (A Real Son of a B…) and “El secreto del bambú” (The Secret of Bamboo), Cala was born in Santiago, Cuba (1969) and holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History from Oriente University. He coathored “Beat the Curve” with Brian Tracy.

Cala has partnered with such great mentors as Deepak Chopra and John C. Maxwell and received training from coaches like Tony Robbins and Miguel Ruiz. He is the president of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation. Visit: www.IsmaelCala.com

Source: Cala Enterprises

SOURCE Ismael Cala

Texas Association of Realtors releases inaugural Texas Realtor Satisfaction Index

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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  The Texas Association of Realtors released today a new report that gauges Texas homebuyer and seller satisfaction of working with a real estate agent. The inaugural Texas Realtor Satisfaction Index showed that a majority of homebuyers and sellers highly value the local market knowledge and expertise that Texas Realtors provide. Survey respondents cited word-of-mouth referrals and timeliness in communications as important factors in the selection and satisfaction of working with a real estate agent.

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According to the report, Texas homebuyers and home sellers rated their experience of working with a Texas Realtor a 4.91 and 4.87 out of 5.0, respectively. Among those surveyed, approximately 98 percent gave a satisfaction rating of “good” or “excellent”, 1 percent selected “satisfactory” and less than 1 percent selected “poor” or “below expectations.”

Respondents’ satisfaction of working with a Texas Realtor was most likely to be impacted by the agent’s ability to communicate clearly and in a timely manner. Vicki Fullerton, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors, commented: “The Texas housing market moves fast, and it’s increasingly important for Realtors to be able to operate at the speed of the market. This means allowing for greater accessibility, setting communication expectations up front with clients and ensuring clear, timely communications so that homebuyers and sellers can feel confident at every step of the process.”

Despite the growing role of technology in the real estate industry, the Texas Realtor Satisfaction Index showed that more than one-third of homebuyers and sellers found their Texas Realtor through a referral from friends or family. Less than 5 percent of respondents found their Texas Realtor through an Internet search or online portal.

Eight in 10 respondents indicated that they didn’t consider another broker if they had previously worked with a Texas Realtor. Texas homebuyers and sellers ranked a deep understanding of a client’s unique needs and local market conditions as the top two deciding factors in working with a Texas Realtor.

Fullerton concluded, “Being a Texas Realtor means striving to make a difference every day, not just in the lives of the homebuyers and sellers we serve, but in the communities in which we live, work and do business. That’s why you’ll often see Texas Realtors taking a stand on issues that impact our economy and quality of life, such as the recently passed Proposition Two which gives Texas homeowners easier access to the equity in their homes.”

The number of Texas Realtors has grown approximately 27 percent since 2010, now exceeding 114,000. In 2017, Texas Realtors remain committed to homeowner advocacy and in 2017 alone invested $4.96M to the Texas Association of Realtors Political Action Committee (TREPAC) and donated more than $3M in Hurricane Harvey Relief through the Texas Realtor Disaster Relief Fund.

About the Texas REALTOR® Satisfaction Index
The 2017 edition of the Texas REALTOR® Satisfaction Index is based on survey responses from 17,000 Texas homebuyers and sellers collected in 2016 and compiled by RealSatisfied, a customer satisfaction and performance evaluation platform built specifically for the real estate industry. To view the full report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 114,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Hunter Dodson, 512-448-4950, [email protected]

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SOURCE Texas Association of Realtors

The Home Depot to Host 2017 Investor and Analyst Conference on December 6

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ATLANTA, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will host its 2017 Investor and Analyst Conference on Wednesday, December 6, at 9 a.m. ET.

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The event will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under “Events and Presentations.”

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,283 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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SOURCE The Home Depot

(Español) La Licenciada Nancy Clara, es reconocida por el Honorable Senado de la Nación Argentina, al recibir un diploma por su participación en el 2do. Congreso Mundial por la Paz

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El Director de Acción de Paz Alejandro D'Alessandro, le entrega el diploma de honor a la Lic. Nancy Clara por parte del Honorable Senado de la Nación Argentina María Magdalena Odarda.

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PREPA Makes Payment And Whitefish Energy Crews Resume Work To Complete Important Transmission Line Repairs By End Of November

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whitefish Energy issued the following statement today regarding the resumption of work to repair transmission lines on Puerto Rico:

Late afternoon on Wednesday, November 22, PREPA released a payment to Whitefish Energy that was enough to show PREPA’s good faith intent to pay Whitefish Energy and its subcontractors for services rendered.

As a result, Whitefish Energy is proud to announce that this morning it resumed critical work on transmission line 50900, which will complete a “loop,” that, combined with Whitefish Energy’s earlier repairs of lines 50100 and 50200, will allow PREPA to manage the flow of power from the south to the north of the island of Puerto Rico and create redundancy for the demand centers of the north, including the city of San Juan.  This need for redundancy was highlighted by the recent temporary outages, which had nothing to do with Whitefish Energy’s completed work on those energized lines.  This critical work on line 50900 is the type of helicopter-only access work in which Whitefish Energy specializes.

Media Contact:
Chris Chiames
[email protected]

 

SOURCE Whitefish Energy

Whitefish Energy Calls On Arc American To Withdraw Its Demands So That PREPA Payments Can Proceed For Electrical Contractors

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whitefish Energy today issued the following statement and called on Arc American, Inc. to withdraw its letter to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), which is blocking PREPA from making payment to Whitefish Energy, and in turn, all of its subcontractors that have helped restore electricity on the island of Puerto Rico, post Hurricane Maria:

The self-serving action taken by Arc American, Inc. impacts every subcontractor that worked with Whitefish Energy to restore the electrical grid in Puerto Rico, and more importantly, the people of Puerto Rico.

Whitefish Energy and all of our subcontractors are extremely frustrated by PREPA’s slow payment of invoices.  Last Thursday, Nov. 16, Arc American, Inc., a subcontractor working under the Whitefish Energy contract, issued a letter to PREPA demanding to be paid directly rather than pay Whitefish Energy.  Whitefish Energy’s subcontract with Arc American contains a typical construction industry “pay when paid” provision, which provides that Arc American will receive payments once Whitefish Energy receives payments from PREPA for Arc American’s services.  After the letter questioned whether Whitefish Energy complied with the “pay when paid” requirements, Whitefish Energy immediately provided both Arc American and PREPA with supporting documentation (including evidence of wire transfers) showing that Whitefish Energy promptly paid Arc American once it received payment from PREPA for Arc American’s services (and in some instances paid Arc American in advance of receiving payment from PREPA) and that any payment delays were a result of PREPA’s delayed payments to Whitefish Energy.  

Although Arc American’s letter was factually and legally inaccurate, falsely claiming that amounts were “due and owing” under the subcontract, PREPA refused to release payment to Whitefish Energy for the benefit of Whitefish Energy and its subcontractors, until the letter is rescinded.  This issue, combined with prior payment delays by PREPA, led to the need for the suspension of work under the contract.  Whitefish was left with no choice but to seek relief from the courts.  However, Whitefish Energy remains hopeful that Arc American will withdraw its letter so that payments can be made to Whitefish Energy and its other subcontractors, and equally critically, so that work can resume.

Media Contact:
Chris Chiames
[email protected]

 

SOURCE Whitefish Energy Holdings, LLC

(Español) “Vigile el sartén”: Consejos para cocinar en Thanksgiving, el Día de Acción de Gracias, que usted agradecerá

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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. (PRNewsFoto/U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION)

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