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Avoid Surprise, Winterize: Six-Point Vehicle Check Helps Prevent Unexpected Car Trouble
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As you say goodbye to autumn, winterizing your vehicle should be a top priority. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists perform a six-point winter maintenance check of areas that have direct impact on winter driving.
“Harsh winter weather can stress out a vehicle, as well as its driver,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “A vehicle that is properly prepared for the elements can help you avoid an unplanned road emergency when the weather takes a sudden turn for the worse.”
- Battery – Cold weather is hard on batteries, so it’s wise to check the battery and charging system for optimum performance. Because batteries don’t always give warning signs before they fail, it is advisable to replace batteries that are more than three years old.
- Antifreeze – Antifreeze (coolant) should be flushed and refilled at least every two years in most vehicles. As a reminder, do not add 100 percent antifreeze as full-strength antifreeze actually has a lower freeze point than when mixed with water.
- Brakes – Have the brake system checked. Brakes are critical to vehicle safety and particularly important when driving on icy or snow-covered roads.
- Tires – Check the tire tread depth and tire pressure, including the spare. If snow and ice are a problem in your area, consider special tires designed to grip slick roads. During winter, tire pressure should be checked weekly as tires lose pressure when temperatures drop.
- Oil – Be diligent about changing the oil at recommended intervals and check the fuel, air and transmission filters at the same time. Consider changing to low-viscosity oil in winter, as it will flow more easily between moving parts when cold. In sub-zero driving temperatures, drop oil weight from 10-W30 to 5-W30 as thickened oil can make it hard to start the car.
- Lights & Wipers – Make sure all exterior and interior lights are working so you can see and be seen. Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir and replace wiper blades that are torn, cracked or don’t properly clean your windshield.
In addition, the council recommends a thorough vehicle inspection by a trusted professional service technician as winter magnifies existing problems such as pings, hard starts, sluggish performance or rough idling.
Drivers should keep their vehicle’s gas tank at least half-full to decrease the chances of moisture forming in the gas lines and possibly freezing and stock an emergency kit with an ice scraper and snowbrush, jumper cables, flashlight, blanket, extra clothes, bottled water, dry food snacks and needed medication.
The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the council’s consumer education website at www.carcare.org.
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Good American, Co-Founded by Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede, is the Biggest Denim Launch in history
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede launched Good American on October 18th, 2016 and after just over one month in the market, the pair have proven Good American is the biggest denim launch in apparel history. The young brand reached one million dollars in sales on its first day of release.
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Good American debuted with three key styles, Good legs (skinny fit jean) Good Cuts (tailored boyfriend) and Good Waist (high waisted skinny) which has sold out twice over since its launch.
“I’m so happy with the success we have had in the last month, but we have so far to go. This is only the beginning,” says Kardashian. “What’s really encouraging is the customer response. When people try the jeans they fall in Love. The reviews speak for themselves and that’s something I am really proud of. We’ve created a product that works on a girl who’s size 00 and looks equally great in a size 24.”
Thousands of Good American customers have experienced the product does exactly as promised: the denim makes curves look beautiful. A true American luxury product. “We’re a brand with a specific purpose. We want our customers to look and feel great in anything they ever wear from Good American,” says Grede. “Making curves look good is not just something we say, it’s a demand our product has to deliver for our customers. We eat and sleep fit. Khloe and I believe passionately in creating the full size range and marketing our brand using a diverse mix of amazing women.”
Good American recently announced that from the end of January 2017, the premium company based in LA, will drop new product on a bi-weekly basis, while maintaining the bestselling styles for as long as they can keep them in stock. The collection will expand into other key denim items including skirts, shorts and jackets.
Good American is available at goodamerican.com and a selected Nordstrom stores in sizes 00-24.
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Fiesta Mart Announces Acquisitions, Multiple Upcoming Grand Re-Openings
HOUSTON, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Houston-based Fiesta Mart LLC is excited to announce the upcoming grand re-opening of Houston’s newly remodeled Main Street store and two former Minyard stores in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Continuing with Fiesta’s long-term growth and reinvigoration plan, the company is also announcing the acquisition of three new stores in the Houston area. These exciting changes are representative of Fiesta’s ongoing commitment to provide uncompromised freshness, great value and an unsurpassed variety every day.
“These grand re-openings across Texas are another way to solidify our commitment to serve our local communities through excellent customer service, great values and a wide variety of international and specialty food options,” CEO Michael Byars said. “We’ve worked strategically to prepare these stores for this exciting time in Fiesta Mart’s history, and we can’t wait to provide a new, improved shopping experience within these stores.”
The grand re-openings will include fun for the whole family with face painting, mariachis, free cake slices from the bakery, giveaways and a visit from Fiesta’s mascot Pepe. The first 200 customers on grand re-opening day will receive $10 gift cards; each store will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.
Come celebrate with us at the following locations!
December 7
12355 Main St.
Houston, TX 77035
4202 Pioneer Road
Balch Springs, TX 75180*
December 14
610 Ferris Ave.
Waxahachie, TX 75165*
*Denotes former Minyard store
In addition, Fiesta is excited to announce the acquisition of three grocery stores in and around Houston, which will be transitioning to Fiesta and will be holding their own grand re-openings in the coming months.
2877 S. Richey
Houston, TX 77017
5101 Avenue H #55
Rosenberg, TX 77471
11035 East Freeway
Houston, TX 77029
“Fiesta is continually looking for opportunities to serve new areas,” said Byars. “We believe that these new acquisitions are a fantastic fit for the Fiesta brand, and we look forward to unveiling the new Fiesta experience in these stores in early 2017.”
About Fiesta
Fiesta Mart, L.L.C., an international and specialty food retailer based in Texas since 1972, focuses on providing international and specialty foods offerings at value prices serving the communities in which they operate. Fiesta is known for their emphasis on international and specialty foods, offering products from around the globe and serving customers from over 100 countries of origin. With a vast variety of dry grocery and perishable products, Fiesta provides fresh, quality meat, seafood, and produce plus groceries, dairy products, beer and fine wines. Fiesta is a proud corporate citizen proudly supporting local charities, educational programs and special events, working with community leaders and citizens on a variety of programs and projects. For more information, visit www.fiestamart.com.
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Aeromexico introduces Aerobot, the First Airline Chatbot in the Americas
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s Global Airline, today announced the launch of Aerobot, a chatbot (automated system which engages in conversation with a user) for Facebook Messenger which lets customers search for flight and other information.
Aeromexico is the first airline in the Americas to offer a chatbot, which is available in Spanish and English.
Travelers can use Aerobot to search for Aeromexico and partner flights, entering information (origin/destination and dates) to obtain flight schedules and pricing. To complete the transaction, users are linked to Aeromexico’s new mobile-friendly website. (Version in English for the U.S. market: http://m.me/AeromexicoNA)
The service also provides flight departure and arrival status by entering the flight number or route and date. It also answers frequently asked questions, such as baggage allowances, documents required to travel, etc.
Aeroméxico, recently launched its new digital ecosystem including an all-new website, new check-in kiosks at airports, and soon, a new mobile app, which all together will offer an omnichannel experience to making traveling easier.
Brian Gross, Vice President of E-Commerce at Aeroméxico, commented: “There are so many reasons for Aeromexico to launch a chatbot and offer conversational commerce which is taking off in North America and around the world. Mexican users are among the world’s most avid users of Facebook and are constantly becoming more familiar with chat- and Facebook-based services”.
“73% of Facebook users in Mexico visit the Facebook pages of their favorite businesses. Our customers are using these channels today, and we want to be among the first to offer them improved service via these channels and with artificial intelligence”, added Gross.
Aerobot is a joint project of Aeromexico and Yalo, a leader in the development of chatbots which supports businesses to sell and build personal relationships via Facebook Messenger and other messaging platforms.
Javier Mata, founder of Yalo, commented: “We believe interacting with businesses can and should be as easy as interacting with friends. Luckily, chat apps such as Facebook Messenger and the recent progress in artificial intelligence make this possible; until recently only SMEs had taken advantage of this huge opportunity. So when Aeromexico told us they wanted to radically improve their customer’s experience on Facebook Messenger, we knew we had to work together”.
“This is just the beginning of a new era for business-to-consumer communication”, added Mata.
With Aerobot, Aeromexico strengthens its commitment to offering superior technology for searching and purchasing flights, improving service and creating a traveling experience which is unique, frictionless, and simpler for its customers, from planning travel through to arrival at the final destination
About Grupo Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights and its main hub is in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its destinations network features more than 80 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 18 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada and two in Asia.
The Group’s fleet of about 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX B737 jet airliners and 10 B787-9 Dreamliners.
As a founding member of SkyTeam, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines and Westjet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com www.skyteam.com
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: Civil Rights and Rule of Law Under Attack in the Bahamas
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Less than 100 miles from Florida, in the island democracy of the Bahamas, politicians and the police are harassing environmentalists, illegally hacking and publicly releasing their private communications and other confidential information. And, when the Supreme Court ordered several cabinet members to stop violating the conservationists’ constitutional rights, they threatened to jail the judge.
These startling events are laid out by environmental attorney and activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr., chairman of Waterkeeper Alliance, in a new story in EcoWatch, one of America’s top environmental news sites.
Why are civil rights and the rule of law under attack? As Kennedy explains, some Bahamian officials are allied with one of the island’s worst unregulated developers. [See the full story and a video here: http://www.ecowatch.com/bahamas-nygard-bacon-kennedy-2128498516.html]. He notes that a well-connected billionaire developer who donated millions of dollars to members of Bahama’s government, Canadian apparel manufacturer Peter Nygard expanded the buildings on his private residence by filling Clifton Bay without government permission, damaging its world-famous marine area.
Shortly after a feisty environmental group, Save the Bays, sued Nygard, undercover police raided the home of Nygard’s neighbor, Louis Bacon, a philanthropist who co-founded the Save the Bays. In March, Bahamian cabinet ministers disclosed Save the Bays’ private emails and financial records during an open session of parliament.
Responding to a legal action by Save the Bays, the Bahamian Supreme Court ruled that the ministers had violated the environmentalists’ constitutional rights to privacy. But instead of backing down, the ministers doubled down. They appealed the ruling, arguing that parliamentary privilege trumped personal rights to privacy, and that the Supreme Court lacked power to enforce the constitution against parliament. The ministers have launched a process to hold the lawyer who argued the case and the judge who decided against them in contempt of parliament.
The developer-friendly cabinet ministers are attacking the rule of law, stomping on privacy rights, and savaging judges, lawyers and environmental and human rights organizations, Kennedy’s story says, adding: It is time for level-headed leaders in the Bahamas to step in and fix this fiasco before permanent damage is done to the country’s natural environment and international reputation as a scenic destination and secure financial haven.
Contact: Christine O’Neill at [email protected]
Countdown To The World Series Of Fighting New Year’s Eve Extravaganza At The Theater At Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the unprecedented WSOFNYC New Year’s Eve world-championship extravaganza at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City just weeks away, World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announces exclusive travel and entertainment offers for fans.
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Boasting an unmatched roster of world-class athletes, the stacked eleven-bout, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) mega-event features four title fights and star-studded match-ups. WSOFNYC will take place on December 31st from 1 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET with the main card airing live on NBC Sports (3 p.m. ET – 4 p.m. ET on NBCSN, 4 p.m. ET – 6 p.m. ET on NBC). Tickets are available for purchase at the Madison Square Garden box office as well as online at Ticketmaster.com and WSOF.com and priced at $500, $250, $150, $75 and $50.
World Series of Fighting has teamed up with Lyft to offer fans affordable rides to WSOFNYC in minutes.
- Fans can use code WSOF to get $20 in Lyft credits or by visiting https://www.lyft.com/invite/WSOF to have the code automatically applied once downloaded from link. Code valid for new users only.
- Existing Lyft users, will receive 10% off their ride to and/or from WSOFNYC by using code WSOF10 or by visiting https://www.lyft.com/invite/WSOF10.
World Series of Fighting has also partnered with MTA Getaways to provide fans traveling from Long Island a free ride on Long Island Rail Road to the WSOFNYC Fight on New Year’s Eve. Fans can Visit Ticketmaster.com and use code LIRR to save on WSOF tickets and receive a free roundtrip ride on LIRR.
WSOF fans can also save on New Year’s Eve party plans and ring in 2017 with exclusive offers from local hot spots Juniper Bar and The District Tap House Craft Beer Bar & Restaurant.
With two exclusive New Year’s Eve package options, WSOF fans can ring in 2017 just two blocks from Madison Square Garden. Boasting a full 56-foot bar, downstairs lounge and private dining area, exclusive WSOF offers include:
- The Pre-Fixe Dinner Package includes a three-course dinner and a complementary glass of prosecco. $50 per person
- The Party Package includes a four-hour premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., passed appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight. $125 per person
Located in the heart of Midtown West in the Garment District and boasting an extensive list of domestic and international craft beers, The District Tap House Craft Beer Bar & Restaurant will also host an official WSOF New Year After Party. Tickets include a four-hour open bar from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., complimentary passed appetizers from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight. Partygoers will also receive free coat check service and NYE party favors to ring in the New Year. To book this exclusive offer, fans can visit www.eventbrite.com/e/wsof-new-year-after-party-tickets-29806633443 and use code WSOF2016. $109 per person.
“World Series of Fighting” (WSOF.com) is a worldwide premier professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight promotion dedicated to delivering the best action-packed fights for fight fans by producing the best possible match-ups between elite fighters from around the world. For more information, please visit WSOF.com. Follow “World Series of Fighting” on Twitter @MMAWorldSeries and “World Series of Fighting” President Ray Sefo @SugarRaySefo.
Serve a Tasty and Balanced Meal with Your Family’s Favorite Frozen Foods
SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the holidays draw closer, it can become more and more difficult to take the time to prepare a home-cooked meal. With busier schedules at the end of the year, chopping, cooking and serving may simply take up too much time, and, we all know how guilty it can feel to forgo a healthy dinner for something quick and easy. However, it’s possible to have the best of both worlds: why not lean on your freezer to help you create a tasty and nutritious dinner for the family during the weeknights?
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On average, people living in the United States are only meeting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate recommendations for servings of vegetables, fruit, proteins, dairy and grains seven days out of the year. Even though many families enjoy home-cooked meals on a regular basis, they seem to fall short in nutrition. Using Nestlé’s Balance Your Plate program, you can create a delicious and balanced meal by pairing your favorite frozen meals and pizzas with made-from-scratch side dishes.
Frozen entrees are easy to keep on hand for a meal that will be ready to go whenever you need it. Carolyn O’Neil, registered dietician and cookbook author, recommends using the freezer like “nature’s pause button” to save great flavors and good nutrition for when you’re ready to cook.
Here’s a great way to enjoy a delicious DIGIORNO pizzeria! Quattro Formaggi/Four Cheese pizza, made with vine-ripened tomatoes and premium toppings with no artificial flavors, and still offer a balanced plate by pairing it with a side salad and roasted garlic broccoli.
Or perhaps the family is craving some creamy mac & cheese. Try pairing a tasty STOUFFER’S Macaroni & Cheese, made with fresh pasta and 100% real cheddar cheese, with a homemade side dish like this Grilled Corn & Tomato Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette.
Grilled Corn & Tomato Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette (LINK HERE):
Ingredients:
For the Vinaigrette:
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 small shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
For the Salad:
- 4 ears corn
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 large romaine hearts, cut in half
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 4 ounces blue cheese
Directions:
- To make the vinaigrette, add all of the first 11 ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. With the processor on, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat gas, charcoal, or indoor grill pan. Drizzle the corn with canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning every 1-2 minutes, until all sides are lightly charred. Cool slightly before removing the kernels from the cob.
- In a large bowl, combine spring mix, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, and blue cheese. Toss to combine. Serve with the roasted red pepper vinaigrette.
Here are some other great ideas for family friendly side dishes:
Shaved Cucumber & Carrot Salad (LINK HERE)
Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 medium carrots, peeled
2 cups shaved English cucumber
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions:
- Combine sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Shave carrots into thin strips using a vegetable peeler. Add carrot and cucumber mixture to the vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Chili Lime Butternut Squash
Recipe courtesy of Nestlé
Ingredients:
4 cups butternut squash, large diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
olive oil spray
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- In bowl, toss all ingredients except olive oil spray together.
- Spray foil-lined sheet tray with olive oil spray and spread vegetables over tray.
- Roast in oven 20 minutes.