Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara achieves four-year accreditation for radiation oncology services from ASTRO’s Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx)

August 30, 2017

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara has demonstrated compliance with the standards of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx^®), effective August 1, 2017, for a four-year accreditation of their radiation oncology services. APEx is an independent radiation oncology practice accreditation program developed by ASTRO based on a comprehensive set of sixteen evidence-based standards of radiation oncology practice. The sixteen standards are focused on five pillars of patient care: 1) the process of care; 2) the radiation oncology team; 3) safety; 4) quality management; and 5) patient-centered care.

“Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara is pleased to receive APEx accreditation from the premier radiation oncology society in our field,” said W. Warren Suh, MD, MPH, FACR, Medical Director and Clarence Thompson, RTT, Administrative Director. “Evaluating our processes in relation to ASTRO’s high standards, including standards for safety and quality, validates our longstanding history and tradition of excellence in clinical practice and recognizes the efforts of our radiation oncology team to deliver high-quality patient-centered radiation oncology care in our Santa Barbara community.”

“ASTRO is proud to recognize Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara for achieving APEx accreditation,” said ASTRO chair David C. Beyer, MD, FASTRO. “Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara has demonstrated a commitment to providing their patients with safe, high-quality radiation therapy services.”

Accreditation through APEx is a rigorous, voluntary, multi-step process that can take up to one year to complete. Each center seeking APEx accreditation must have its policies and procedures evaluated using objective, verifiable expectations for performance in radiation oncology. It must demonstrate its commitment to high standards of safety and quality in the practice of radiation oncology and that it practices patient-centered care by promoting effective communication, coordinating treatment, and engaging patients and their families as partners in care.

APEx has a distinctive program structure that includes both a self-assessment process and a facility visit conducted by a medical physicist and a radiation oncologist, radiation therapist, nurse, dosimetrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or practice administrator. APEx integrates Maintenance of Certification (MOC) templates that promote value and efficiency for physicians and final evaluation reports that link standards and performance to quality improvement resources. APEx applicants also have access to a library of quality improvement practice management tools to facilitate a culture of safety. APEx reflects competencies and practices identified and endorsed in the 2012 ASTRO publication Safety is No Accident: A Framework for Quality Radiation Oncology and Care.

About Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara
Thanks to the generosity of hundreds of donors in our community, the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara recently opened a new world-class regional cancer center in Santa Barbra, and renamed the institution Ridley-Tree Cancer Center of Santa Barbara. Ridley-Tree Cancer Center’s highly trained physicians and compassionate staff utilize the latest technology and protocols, and integrate patient support programs and classes to provide every opportunity for successful treatment, recovery and a healthy return to the activities that enrich life. The flagship Ridley-Tree Cancer Center in Santa Barbara extends its reach with offices in Lompoc and Solvang to provide patients in mid-Santa Barbara County access to the myriad of services offered, close to home.

About ASTRO
ASTRO is the premier radiation oncology society in the world, with more than 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologists, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other health care professionals who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies. As the leading organization in radiation oncology, the Society is dedicated to improving patient care through professional education and training, support for clinical practice and health policy standards, advancement of science and research, and advocacy. ASTRO publishes three medical journals, International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics (www.redjournal.org), Practical Radiation Oncology (www.practicalradonc.org) and Advances in Radiation Oncology (www.advancesradonc.org); developed and maintains an extensive patient website, RT Answers (http://www.rtanswers.org); and created the Radiation Oncology Institute (www.roinstitute.org), a nonprofit foundation to support research and education efforts around the world that enhance and confirm the critical role of radiation therapy in improving cancer treatment. To learn more about ASTRO, visit www.astro.org.

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“Body Art Unleashed” Launched By Mario Barth

August 30, 2017

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Body Art Unleashed, sponsored by Intenze Ink, is the world’s first live-stream tattoo event “inking” the world by storm featuring the most sought after international tattoo artists on September 9-10, 2017. Mario Barth, the world’s preeminent tattoo tycoon, owns both Intenze Ink and Body Art Unleashed. More than 40,000 enthusiasts at the event and thousands more online, will have never before real-time access to Q&A sessions with industry celebrities and artists on any device from anywhere in the world in English and Spanish. Body Art Unleashed embodies Barth’s vision to bring tattoo art and education to mainstream audiences.

Recognized as a leader in the $1.7 trillion tattoo industry, Barth established the Intenze Creative Academy in Florence, Italy, which currently sponsors over 57 of the world’s top artists, and is the founder and chief tattoo artist of Starlight Tattoo and Mario Barth Tattoo.

“I have made it my life’s work to change the perception and education around the tattoo industry. The power of technology has made it possible. For a long time, there was no education, training, sharing, literature, documents or structure in the industry,” says Barth. “Body Art Unleashed is the first event of its kind, bringing education and forging relationships for thousands of people.”

Body Art Unleashed will take place at the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ at Inked Out New Jersey Tattoo & Music Festival. The interactive event will stream FREE for viewers on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th between 12pm-8pm EST, on both days. In addition to topics regarding tattooing, Body Art Unleashed will host remote interviews with fashion insiders and designers from the New York Fashion Week.

For those interested in purchasing items they see on Body Art Unleashed, cutting-edge expo is designed to be an interactive shopping platform. Viewers will be able to purchase the latest products directly on-site while watching the live stream, with no hassle or need to leave the website.

Starting this week, the schedule and listings of LIVE streams, and celebrity interviews will be posted on the event website, www.BodyArtUnleashed.com, where fans can sign-up for event notifications and up-to-the-minute updates.

ABOUT Mario Barth:
Mario Barth Enterprises is the premier international tattoo organization with high-end tattoo studios, merchandise and the online supply company, Intenze®. The first OSHA approved tattoo studios in the nation, Mario Barth’s tattoo studios feature Barth’s revolutionary Intenze inks. CEO, inventor and celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth has an extraordinary clientele including: Usher, Sylvester Stallone, Lenny Kravitz, Tommy Lee and many others. In addition, Barth is a consultant and practitioner for Hackensack Cosmetic Surgeons for reconstructive micro pigmentation on cancer patients, creating a series of special inks for use in reconstructive surgery to help patients adjust with a more natural dermal appearance after major operations.

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2018 Honda Civic Hatchback Accelerates into Dealerships

August 29, 2017

The 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback begins arriving in Honda dealers today. The speedy, fun and versatile Civic Hatchback starts at $19,900.

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Euro-inspired 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback begins arriving at dealerships today with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP¹) starting at $19,900 for the LX with 6-speed manual transmission. The Civic Hatchback joined the Civic line-up last year and has been a hit with its edgy styling, fun-to-drive nature, versatility and premium features.

With its high performance and sporty feel, the Civic Hatchback Sport was named a 2017 AUTOMOBILE All-Star – honored on a list dominated by sports cars and luxury marques. The Civic Hatchback makes an important contribution to a Civic line-up that has maintained its position as the top-selling car in America².

The Civic Hatchback received class-leading EPA fuel economy ratings of 31/40/34 mpg³ (city/highway/combined) for the LX, EX & EX-L Navi trims with continuously variable transmission (CVT).

TRIM	TRANSMISSION	MSRP	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city / highway/ combined) (anticipated)
LX	6MT	$19,900	29/38/33
LX	CVT	$20,700	31/40/34
LX w/Honda Sensing	CVT	$21,700	31/40/34
Sport	6MT	$21,500	29/38/33
Sport	CVT	$22,300	30/36/32
EX	CVT	$23,000	31/40/34
EX w/Honda Sensing	CVT	$24,000	31/40/34
EX-L Navi	CVT	$25,500	31/40/34
EX-L Navi w/Honda Sensing	CVT	$26,500	31/40/34
Sport Touring	CVT	$28,500	30/36/32

For 2018, the Civic Hatchback again will be available in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L and Sport Touring trims. Powered by a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder with peak output of 174 horsepower⁴ with CVT in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback in Sport and Sport Touring trims bump the horsepower peak to 180⁴.

The 2018 Civic Hatchback offers premium features including the 7-inch Display Audio with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility standard on EX and above trims. Also available on LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims and standard on Sport Touring trim is the suite of Honda Sensing^® safety and driver-assistive technologies. The suite includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) integrated with CMBS, Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) integrated with RDM and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow.

The 2018 Civic Hatchback is manufactured exclusively by the Honda Manufacturing plant located in Swindon, UK. Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback is available at www.hondanews.com/channels/civic. Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com/civic.

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 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $875 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on Urban Science retail sales data for all models in the industry 2017CYTD June.
³ Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
⁴ LX 6MT Peak power: 174 hp @ 5500 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 167 lb.-ft. @ 1800-5500 rpm (SAE net); LX, EX, EX-L CVT Peak power: 174 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque 162 lb.-ft. @ 1700-5500 rpm (SAE net); Sport 6MT Peak power: 180 hp @ 5500 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 1900-5000 rpm (SAE net); Sport, Sport Touring CVT Peak power: 180 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 1700-5500 rpm (SAE net)

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Nationwide Continues Response to Harvey

August 29, 2017

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nationwide has associates in Dallas and San Antonio and a Nationwide Catastrophe Response Unit in Dallas prepared to deploy to impacted areas to assist our members as soon as these areas are legally accessible and it is safe to do so.

Additionally, Nationwide has provided members who live in potentially affected areas with the 24-hour claims hotline number prior to Harvey making landfall. Members with storm damage should contact their local agent, call the Nationwide claims hotline at 1-800-421-3535 or visit the Claims Center on Nationwide.com.

This is an evolving weather emergency, so it is too early to predict an accurate claim-volume figure.

About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

Nationwide, Nationwide is on your side and the Nationwide N and Eagle are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.

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Toma Leche Celebrates The Return Of El Chavo Del Ocho Day

August 29, 2017

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of the iconic got milk? campaign and its Spanish-language counterpart Toma Leche, has teamed up with Grupo Chespirito to host the 1-year anniversary of “El Chavo del Ocho Day” in Los Angeles on Sept. 8 with month-long celebrations featuring “La Merienda” snack+ milk pairings. Joining Los Angeles, the cities of Fresno and Sacramento will both issue proclamations declaring Sept. 8 to be known as “El Chavo del Ocho Day,” with respective announcements planned on Aug. 31 and on Sept. 5.

In honor of “El Chavo del Ocho Day,” Toma Leche is celebrating the Latin American tradition of “La Merienda” by hosting free snack + milk pairings at various events throughout the month in each market.

The most-watched show on Mexican television, El Chavo was known as a courageous kid in and out of trouble, who entertained generations of fans across Latin America. Millions of viewers who have embraced the character for his wholesome, pure authenticity and innocence still watch the animated version and reruns in Latin America and on Spanish-language networks in the United States.

“El Chavo reminds us to all to put our adult worries and responsibilities on hold every now and then and to re-connect with our inner child,” said Steve James, executive director, California Milk Processor Board. “The endearing values that El Chavo embodies of love, celebration and relationships are good reminders of the daily connections that connect us to our culture and sustain our lives. And there’s no better time to reconnect with those that matter than with a snack and glass of milk in the afternoon.”

“El Chavo del Ocho Day” was first proclaimed in 2016 at Los Angeles City Hall. Marking the occasion, Toma Leche will host a family-oriented event at Vallarta Supermarket, located at 3425 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, on Sept. 8, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Planned festivities include La Merienda milk + snack pairings, interactive games, and a large-scale coloring wall of El Chavo for attendees to draw on. To continue honoring El Chavo’s legacy in California, other cities such as San Jose, Bakersfield and San Diego will celebrate, throughout the month of September, a variety of activities for the whole family at well-known supermarkets.

Extending the fan experience, El Chavo enthusiasts of all ages can now interact with characters from the show and play online games at www.tuinnerchavo.com. The site features free giveaways along with favorite “La Merienda” milk + snack pairing suggestions, perfect for after-school.

Noted Los Angeles artist Raul Baltazar, a graduate of the Otis College of Art and Design and recipient of the California Community Foundation Fellowship for Visual Arts, has been commissioned to create an El Chavo sculpture, to be exhibited at the East Los Angeles Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival on Sept. 10, where costume characters from the show are also due to appear.

Honoring El Chavo’s playful, youthful spirit, the CMPB will donate $6,000 to Boys and Girls Club chapters in Fresno and Sacramento. The Boys and Girls Club is a nonprofit that works to provide innovative and stimulating academic, leadership and recreational programs to underserved youth.

For more information about the #ElChavoyLeche program as well as the tasting dates across California, visit: www.tomaleche.com and www.tuinnerchavo.com., and follow Toma Leche via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @tomaleche.

About the CMPB

The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of “got milk?” is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. The “got milk?” trademark is a federally registered trademark and service mark that was licensed by the National Dairy Board in 1995 for use in its advertising, including their long-running “Milk Mustache” campaign. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The “toma leche” (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006 in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and is an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

About Grupo Chespirito

Grupo Chespirito (GCH) is the team responsible for preserving and leading Roberto Gómez Bolaños’ -aka Chespirito- legacy to the new generations, including his most famous characters: ‘El Chavo del Ocho’ and ‘El Chapulín Colorado‘. GCH is also responsible for developing new projects and initiatives to generate new contents to all-ages Chespirito fans worldwide such as a social media strategy for a fan community of more than 14 million.

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Discovery en Español Gets Engines Revving Across The Country

August 29, 2017

MIAMI, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery en Español kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with two new productions: RMD GARAGE and THE AUTO FIRM CON ALEX VEGA. Both series will premiere on September 11^th as part of the network’s “Lunes de Motores” the network’s programming block dedicated to the transformation of cars that showcases real life stories that combine technology, innovation and local talent.

In the new RMD GARAGE series (Mondays at 9PM E/P), viewers will meet Ralph Holguín, owner of one of the most famous and reputable workshops on the west coast. Holguin emigrated from Mexico when he was 5-years-old and has had a passion for cars since as far back as he can remember. He dropped out of high school and hustled washing cars to make money. Through sheer determination, Ralph now owns one of the hottest shops on the West Coast in Long Beach, California. RMD Garage has built a reputation of surpassing client expectations and while he never knows what is going to roll into his garage on a given day, he does know that he will be able to push the boundaries and create works of art that will make car lovers’ jaws drop.

Crossing over to the east coast, THE AUTO FIRM CON ALEX VEGA (Mondays at 10PM E/P) introduces Alex Vega and his business, which stands alone in the industry as the go-to, one-stop for celebrities and car enthusiasts alike. All under one roof in Miami, Florida, cars are transformed from the inside out into highly unique works of art. An admitted perfectionist, Cuban-American Alex is uncompromising in his vision, hand-picking his in-house team of specialists to handle big and small jobs for all clients including builds for Marc Anthony, William Levy, and Luis Fonsi’s cars, among others.

In addition to these new series, Discovery en Español will premiere a new season of a viewer favorite: AUTOS ÚNICOS CON WILL CASTRO (Mondays at 11PM E/P). Every time music, entertainment, and sports celebrities want to style their cars, they look for the very best: Will Castro. From his workshop in New York, the renowned Puerto Rican designer constantly innovates and manages to please his demanding clientele transforming their ordinary vehicles into exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces.

Series fans and engine lovers will be able to access exclusive material including videos, curious facts, and interviews with talent on a specially created Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/discoverymotores. In addition, all three shows will be available on the network’s digital platform, Discovery en Español GO, which offers live streaming and 24-hour catch-up content.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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Over 8,000 People Celebrate Latin Music And Dance At The 2017 Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress

August 29, 2017

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Goya Foods New York International Salsa Congress (#goyaNYISC2017), a multi-day Latin music and dance festival, will celebrate its 17^th anniversary with over 8,000 attendees from around the world at The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square from Thursday, August 31, 2017 to Sunday, September 3, 2017. For tickets and information, please visit: www.newyorksalsacongress.com

With a title sponsorship by Goya Foods and support from Spanish media giants Telemundo 47 and La Mega 97.9, the #goyaNYISC2017 will bring together people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds to participate in this multi-day celebration of Latin music and dance. “We are so excited about this year’s festival and proud to have the support of Goya Foods, Telemundo 47, La Mega, T-Mobile, and Burju Shoes,” said Vilma and Manny Villavicencio and Luis Guerrero, owners of the NYISC. “Along with our amazing team who help put this event together, each sponsor is invaluable to our success and ensures that we continue to stage one of the most anticipated events in New York City.”

From novice to professional dancers, the festival attracts people from all walks of life to establish a sense of community, to gain exposure to different styles of dance and to achieve a higher level of knowledge and expression while sharing the true passion for Latin music and dance. “Goya Foods has always been much more than a food company; we are about giving back to the community and honoring our Latin culture, roots and heritage,” said Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods. “Goya is proud to become the title sponsor of this great event while bringing together people from all over the world through music, dance and good food!”

The official kick-off party will be held at Iguanas NYC, located at 240 West 54^th Street at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. T-Mobile will host a free welcome dance party from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the T-Mobile flagship store in Times Square. “Telemundo 47 is proud to be the exclusive media partner for The New York International Salsa Congress which will bring thousands of fans from around the world right here to New York City. We look forward to offering our viewers coverage of this popular celebration of Latino culture,” said Cristina Schwarz, President and General Manager of Telemundo 47.

The festivities will continue with over 60 multi-level group workshops for styling, partner work, shines, and more taught each day by world-renowned dance instructors, two 10-hour Salsa or Bachata boot camps, evening performances by world-renowned dance teams and couples, and a youth performance showcase on Saturday afternoon. Each night, attendees will enjoy LIVE music by Avenida B, one of New York’s hottest salsa bands (Friday, September 1), the internationally renowned Johnny Ray “Salsa con Clase”, celebrating over 40 years of sensational salsa classics (Saturday, September 2), and one of the most famous salsa bandleaders of all time, Bobby Valentin and his entire orchestra direct from Puerto Rico (Sunday, September 3). The party continues with social dancing every evening until 3:00 a.m. to DJs playing the best in Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha-Cha, along with a shopping experience of unique vendors selling NYISC apparel and gear, dance clothing, shoes, accessories as well as a beauty and health bar for massages, hair, makeup and nails.

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Domino’s® and Ford Begin Consumer Research of Pizza Delivery Using Self-Driving Vehicles

August 29, 2017

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, and Ford Motor Co. are launching an industry-first collaboration to understand the role that self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery.

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As part of the testing, researchers from both companies will investigate customer reactions to interacting with a self-driving vehicle as a part of their delivery experience. This research is important as both companies begin to examine and understand customers’ perspectives around the future of food delivery with self-driving vehicles.

“As delivery experts, we’ve been watching the development of self-driving vehicles with great interest as we believe transportation is undergoing fundamental, dramatic change,” said Patrick Doyle, Domino’s president and CEO. “We pride ourselves on being technology leaders and are excited to help lead research into how self-driving vehicles may play a role in the future of pizza delivery. This is the first step in an ongoing process of testing that we plan to undertake with Ford.”

As Ford builds out its business enabled by self-driving vehicles, conducting research with companies, like Domino’s, will be crucial to ensuring that the technology is applied in ways that enhance the customer experience. With a plan to begin production of self-driving vehicles in 2021, Ford is taking steps to design a business to meet the needs of both partner companies and their customers.

“As we increase our understanding of the business opportunity for self-driving vehicles to support the movement of people and goods, we’re pleased to have Domino’s join us in this important part of the development process,” said Sherif Marakby, Ford vice president, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles. “As a company focused on the customer experience, Domino’s shares our vision for a future enabled by smart vehicles in a smart environment that enhance people’s lives.”

Over the next several weeks, randomly-selected Domino’s customers in Ann Arbor will have the opportunity to receive their delivery order from a Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle, which will be manually-driven by a Ford safety engineer and staffed with researchers. Customers who agree to participate will be able to track the delivery vehicle through GPS using an upgraded version of Domino’s Tracker^®. They will also receive text messages as the self-driving vehicle approaches that will guide them on how to retrieve their pizza using a unique code to unlock the Domino’s Heatwave Compartment™ inside the vehicle.

“We’re interested to learn what people think about this type of delivery,” said Russell Weiner, president of Domino’s USA. “The majority of our questions are about the last 50 feet of the delivery experience. For instance, how will customers react to coming outside to get their food? We need to make sure the interface is clear and simple. We need to understand if a customer’s experience is different if the car is parked in the driveway versus next to the curb. All of our testing research is focused on our goal to someday make deliveries with self-driving vehicles as seamless and customer-friendly as possible.”

Local partner Roush Enterprises fabricated the prototype vehicle’s pizza container, the Domino’s Heatwave Compartment, based on its experience working with Domino’s on the DXP^® delivery vehicle in 2015. Ford and Domino’s completed preliminary testing of the delivery process using the vehicle in self-driving mode at Mcity, the simulated urban environment on the University of Michigan’s campus. The city of Ann Arbor also has been supportive of the testing process.

“I’m delighted that Ann Arbor continues to be at the forefront of autonomous-vehicle research,” said Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor. “While it’s pizza delivery today, my hope is that collaborations such as this will enable even more innovations tomorrow.”

For additional images and b-roll of the vehicle, please go to either media.dominos.com or media.ford.com.

About Domino’s Pizza^®Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, with a significant business in carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 14,200 stores in over 85 international markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of nearly $10.9 billion in 2016, with more than $5.3 billion in the U.S. and more than $5.5 billion internationally. In the second quarter of 2017, Domino’s had global retail sales of more than $2.7 billion, with over $1.3 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.4 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for over 97% of Domino’s stores as of the second quarter of 2017. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s reach an estimated $5.6 billion in global digital sales in 2016, and has produced several innovative ordering platforms, including Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo, Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. In late 2015, Domino’s announced the design and launch of the DXP^®, a purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle, as well as Piece of the Pie Rewards™, its first digital customer loyalty program.
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About Ford Motor Co.
Ford MoTor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions. Ford employs approximately 203,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com.
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The Home Depot Foundation Commits $1 Million to Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts

August 28, 2017

ATLANTA, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® Foundation today announced its commitment of $1 million to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana.

Funds will be distributed to several nonprofit partners including the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing and Team Rubicon to support both short-term relief and rebuilding needs.

“Our hearts and full support go out to our communities, customers and associates that are being impacted by Hurricane Harvey,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot volunteers will work alongside our disaster relief partners to assist the people and areas impacted by this catastrophic storm.”

In addition to helping the communities affected by Hurricane Harvey, the Foundation’s employee assistance program, The Homer Fund, will provide emergency financial assistance to associates who have been affected by this tragedy.

About The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to improving the homes and lives of U.S. veterans and their families with a specific focus on combat-wounded, senior and homeless veterans. The Foundation also provides cleanup and rebuilding support for communities affected by natural disasters.

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested approximately $200 million in veteran-related projects, part of the Foundation’s quarter of a billion-dollar pledge to veteran-related causes by 2020. In partnership with Team Depot, the 400,000-strong army of associate volunteers, the organization has positively impacted more than 33,000 veterans’ homes and helped more than 2,000 communities.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation and see Team Depot in action visit homedepot.com/teamdepot and follow us on Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram @teamdepot and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/teamdepot.

For hurricane-related information about The Home Depot’s operations, please visit corporate.homedepot.com/newsroom.

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Latino Legislators Condemn Arpaio Pardon

August 28, 2017

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), which represents the interests of over 400 state legislators from both parties in state legislatures across the country, issued the following statement today condemning the presidential pardon of Joe Arpaio:

NHCSL Executive Director Kenneth Romero-Cruz said: “Pardoning former Maricopa County Sheriff, Joe Arpaio, undermines the rule of law and sends the wrong message to law enforcement officers who should enforce the law and not racially profile law-abiding taxpayers. Instead of providing amnesty to a convicted criminal who jailed innocent Latinos and other minorities without legal authority, the President should promote policies to heal the racial and ethnic tensions that have been made worse by hate mongers like Arpaio and other racists. This pardon is also an affront to the judiciary and the separation of powers because it sends the message that unconstitutional acts and disrespect for court orders can go on without fear of punishment. NHCSL condemns this pardon and urges President Trump to reconsider his actions and rhetoric on the sensitive issue of racially motivated violence, profiling, and persecution.”

“On Friday, President Trump sent a cowardly message to my home state of Arizona and to this nation that racism, defiance of the rule of law and intentional discrimination against people of color are acceptable and rewarding elements of Trump’s America. I have witnessed Arpaio terrorize my community for political gain. I also watched my community learn to take a stand against him, stand up and fight back in the streets, in the courts and at the ballot box. Trump and all who have condoned this pardon and celebrated the years of illegal activity by Arpaio have only exposed themselves as bullies who attempt to give themselves a sense of importance to hide their own weakness. But history has taught us that people like Trump and Arpaio don’t get very far and those on the right side of justice will always be victorious,” Senator Martín Quezada (AZ), Chair of NHCSL’s Law & Criminal Justice Task Force said.

Representative César Chávez (AZ), Vice Chair of NHCSL’s Immigration, Civil and Human Rights Task Force, stated that “Donald Trump has broken the trust that the American people instilled in him by pardoning Joe Arpaio. A judicial system is put in place because nobody is above the law and he slapped the integrity of this system.”

“President Donald Trump has granted Joe Arpaio a presidential pardon. A pardon to an individual who has been found guilty of racial profiling, who has refused to follow orders of the courts, and who is a symbol of hate, bigotry, and racism. I’m asking you to join me, during this critical time, to register to vote to update your voter registration, to always cast a ballot during an election, and to make sure you are keeping elected officials accountable. Please join me, because as a community we can stop the hate, but it starts with you, and it starts with me, and it starts with our neighbors,” Representative Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete (AZ), Member of NHCSL’s Executive Committee, said.

Senator Catherine Miranda (AZ), NHCSL’s Former Vice President for Policy said: “Pardoning former Sheriff Arpaio pardons hate, racism, and division. Just as Arizona was growing rapidly with a positive image, President Trump set Arizona back as ground zero at its worse. At the same time that we face this set back and have to concentrate on healing our state, the state of Texas faces an emergency and its residents remain in our minds and in our hearts during this tragedy.”

The NHCSL is the premier national association of Hispanic state legislators working to design and implement policies and procedures that will improve the quality of life for Hispanics throughout the country. NHCSL was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3 with the mission to be the most effective voice for the more than 390 Hispanic legislators. For more information visit www.nhcsl.org.

SOURCE NHCSL-National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators

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