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New Survey Reveals Men’s Involvement Critical in Efforts to End Domestic Abuse

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The seventh annual Mary Kay Truth About Abuse Survey found that an overwhelming 92 percent of domestic violence organizations believe it's important to engage men in prevention and education efforts to end abuse.

DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domestic violence is not just a women’s issue. That’s the key message that resonated among more than 850 domestic violence organizations nationwide in Mary Kay’s 2016 Truth About Abuse Survey, which reveals that nine out of 10 participating agencies have made concerted efforts to involve men in domestic violence prevention. 

The seventh annual Mary Kay Truth About Abuse Survey found that an overwhelming 92 percent of domestic violence organizations believe it's important to engage men in prevention and education efforts to end abuse.

In partnership with Break the Cycle, the Mary Kay seventh annual Truth About Abuse Survey found that an overwhelming 92 percent of domestic violence organizations believe it’s important to engage men in prevention and education efforts. Nearly half cited domestic violence as a community issue that is everyone’s business.

“As a corporate leader in the fight against abuse, we know domestic violence is a public health epidemic, and the only way to end abuse is to involve everyone in our communities,” said Crayton Webb, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. “The data from this year’s Truth About Abuse Survey further supports our company’s efforts to not only include men in a national dialogue about the issue but also to encourage them to become agents of change who take a stand against an issue that impacts one in four women.”

Highlights from the survey include:

  • 92% of domestic violence organizations want to involve men to engage other men about prevention
  • 78% feel that men serving as role models and mentoring younger men can help break the cycle of abuse
  • 86% of domestic violence organizations have recruited men to volunteer and 78% have hired men on staff
  • 62% of respondents want men to help support survivors

“Men play an important role in the ability to create social norms that do not tolerate violence against women,” said Amy Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer for Break the Cycle. “Simply stated, we need men to take a stand with other men. The Mary Kay Truth About Abuse Survey underscores the vital importance of involving men in nationwide domestic violence prevention and education efforts.”

In response to the overwhelming data revealed in the survey, Mary Kay Inc. will host an inaugural Men Don’t Look Away Summit on Nov. 2 in Dallas. Attendees, including men and domestic violence advocates from across the country, will receive a framework to engage men as advocates, volunteers and ambassadors on a grassroots level, activating this powerful group of change-makers within their local organizations.

The Men Don’t Look Away Summit and Truth About Abuse Survey are part of the Mary Kay Don’t Look Away campaign which works to educate the public on recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship, taking action and raising awareness for support services. To date, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Foundation℠ have given $55 million to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs in an effort to end the cycle of abuse.

About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $3.5 billion in global annual wholesale sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what you love by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant in your area at marykay.com.

About Break the Cycle
Break the Cycle believes everyone has the right to safe and healthy relationships. As the leading voice for teens and 20-somethings on the issue of dating violence, Break the Cycle inspires and supports young people to build healthy relationships and create a culture without abuse. We work collaboratively, providing loveisrespect in partnership with the National Domestic Violence Hotline, to support young people through every stage of their dating lives. For more information, please visit breakthecycle.org.

Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or [email protected]

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Realogy Franchise Brands Go ‘All In’ to Support National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

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MADISON, N.J., Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Realogy executives, franchisees and affiliated agents made strong contributions to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ 2016 National Convention and Latin Music Festival held recently in Los Angeles, California. As keynote speakers, moderators and panelists, Realogy-affiliated representatives took to the stage to help lead engaging discussions about increasing the rate of Hispanic homeownership in America. In 2015, Hispanics accounted for 486,000 new household formations, representing 37 percent of total household formations in the United States. Click to download Realogy’s participation highlighted in the full conference schedule.

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During a general session, Alex Perriello, CEO of the Realogy Franchise Group told the audience, “Seventeen years ago, when Gary Acosta and Ernie Reyes, co-founders of NAHREP, came to our offices to talk to us us about their vision and plans for this organization, and I remember replying, ‘We are all in… what can we do to help?’ I repeated those exact words to Gary last Fall when he described to me his plans for the Hispanic Wealth Project. We are proud of our partnership with NAHREP and all that has been achieved over the years, and we look forward to being part of continued events like this that provide meaningful calls to action that benefit our industry.”

Click for photo: On Sept. 20 in Los Angeles, Gary Acosta, co-founder and CEO of NAHREP, and Alex Perriello, CEO of the Realogy Franchise Group, took center stage at the annual NAHREP National Convention & Latin Music Festival discussing the importance of Hispanic homeownership in the US.

NAHREP, a non-profit 501c6 trade association, is dedicated to increasing the homeownership rate among Latinos by educating and empowering the real estate professionals that serve them. Based in San Diego, NAHREP is the nation’s largest trade organization for Hispanics with over 24,000 members and 41 chapters across the nation.

About Realogy Holdings Corp.
Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY) is a global leader in residential real estate franchising and brokerage with many of the best-known industry brands including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Coldwell Banker®, Coldwell Banker Commercial®, Corcoran®, ERA®, Sotheby’s International Realty® and ZipRealty®.  Collectively, Realogy’s franchise system members operate approximately 13,600 offices with more than 261,000 independent sales associates conducting business in 109 countries and territories around the world.  NRT LLC, Realogy’s company-owned real estate brokerage, is the largest residential brokerage company in the United States, operates under several of Realogy’s brands and also provides related residential real estate services.  Realogy also owns Cartus, a prominent worldwide provider of relocation services to corporate and affinity clients, Title Resource Group (TRG), a leading provider of title, settlement and underwriting services, and ZapLabs LLC, its innovation and technology development subsidiary.  Realogy is headquartered in Madison, New Jersey.

Media Contact:
Kathy Borruso
[email protected] 
973 407-5041

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Mazda Reports September Sales

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, California, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September U.S. sales of 24,889 vehicles, representing a decrease of 2.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through September are 224,267 vehicles.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

Key September sales notes:

  • Sales of the Mazda CX-3 were up 12.9 percent YOY with 1,513 vehicles sold. Total year-to-date sales sit at 14,006.
  • Mazda CX-5 had its best-ever September with 9,385 vehicles sold. This number represents an increase of 3.1 percent over September 2015.
  • The all-new Mazda CX-9 accounted for 1,834 vehicles sold in the month of September, representing a YOY increase of 17.6 percent.
  • Total sales of Mazda’s CX crossover SUVs remain strong with 12,732 vehicles sold in the month of September, marking an increase of 6 percent YOY.
  • Among CUV buyers, Mazda’s i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive system remains popular with 64.1 percent of buyers choosing vehicles equipped with the option.
  • Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 2,775 vehicles, down 12.2 percent YOY.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported its best-ever September with 4,685 vehicles sold, up 5.7 percent versus September of last year.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Month-To-Date

Year-To-Date

September

September

%

% MTD

September

September

%

% YTD

2016

2015

Change

DSR

2016

2015

Change

DSR

Mazda2

–

4

(100.0)%

(100.0)%

3

292

(99.0)%

(99.0)%

Mazda3

7,350

7,757

(5.2)%

(5.2)%

74,131

82,299

(9.9)%

(9.9)%

Mazda5

3

381

(99.2)%

(99.2)%

365

7,758

(95.3)%

(95.3)%

Mazda6

4,052

4,528

(10.5)%

(10.5)%

35,862

47,078

(23.8)%

(23.8)%

MX-5 Miata

752

940

(20.0)%

(20.0)%

7,840

6,068

29.2%

29.2%

CX-3

1,513

1,340

12.9%

12.9%

14,006

2,038

587.2%

587.2%

CX-5

9,385

9,107

3.1%

3.1%

82,439

82,013

0.5%

0.5%

CX-9

1,834

1,559

17.6%

17.6%

9,621

14,160

(32.1)%

(32.1)%

Total Vehicles

CARS

12,157

13,610

(10.7)%

(10.7)%

118,201

143,495

(17.6)%

(17.6)%

TRUCKS

12,732

12,006

6.0%

6.0%

106,066

98,211

8.0%

8.0%

TOTAL

24,889

25,616

(2.8)%

(2.8)%

224,267

241,706

(7.2)%

(7.2)%

Selling Days

25

25

229

229

 

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October is National Window Covering Safety Month

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — October is National Window Covering Safety Month and the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) is urging parents and caregivers to check their window coverings for exposed or dangling cords which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children. WCSC, the window covering industry, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and safety advocates all recommend that only cordless window coverings or window coverings with inaccessible cords be used in homes with young children.

According to the CPSC, corded window coverings are one of the top five hidden hazards in American homes, with infants and children accidentally becoming entangled in window cords. To increase public awareness of window-cord dangers, the WCSC and CPSC have again declared October as National Window Covering Safety Month.

“As a result of industry innovation, consumers have more choices than ever to purchase cordless products or those with inaccessible cords,” said Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) Executive Director, Peter Rush. “Parents with young children should replace their corded window coverings with the many cordless products available in different styles, colors and sizes.”

To aid parents and caregivers in making the right choice when selecting window coverings, cordless options can easily be identified by the Best for Kids™ certification program. In order to be eligible for this certification, manufacturers must submit the products to a laboratory recognized by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association for review and analysis to determine if they meet the Best for Kids program criteria.

For products that pass the test, the lab sends a report to the company that these products may be labeled Best for Kids™. Best for Kids products are currently available at major retailers across the country.

To maximize window cord safety when young children are present, consumers are urged to follow these safety guidelines:

  • Install only cordless window coverings or those with inaccessible cords in homes with young children.  Replace window blinds, corded shades and draperies with products that are cordless or have inaccessible cords marked with the Best for Kids™ certification label.  The label enables you to easily identify products best suited for homes with young children.
  • Move all cribs, beds, furniture and toys away from windows and window cords, preferably to another wall.
  • When window cords are present, ensure that all window cords are out of sight and reach, by shortening or tying them up and away, so that they are inaccessible to young children.

For more information on window cord safety in the home, visit www.windowcoverings.org. Connect with WCSC on Facebook and Twitter for more home safety information and ideas.

The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) is a coalition of major U.S. manufacturers, importers and retailers of window coverings dedicated to educating consumers about window cords safety. The Council also assists and supports its members in the industry’s ongoing efforts to encourage the use of cordless products in homes with young children, its redesign of corded products and to support the national ANSI/WCMA standard for corded window coverings. WCSC’s activities in no way constitute an assumption of any legal duty owed by its members or any other entity.

Contact: Kristen Kurtz
[email protected]
917.561.2406

Honda Claims North American Endurance Championship with Petit Le Mans Win

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The Mike Shank Honda led a 1-2 finish for the manufacturer at the season-ending Petit Le Mans Race at Road Atlanta, securing the North American Endurance Championship for Honda.

BRASELTON, Georgia, Oct. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A dominating weekend from Honda-powered Michael Shank Racing resulted in victory Saturday night at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship’s season-ending Petit Le Mans, and the Prototype Manufacturers’ title for Honda in the North American Endurance Championship.

The Mike Shank Honda led a 1-2 finish for the manufacturer at the season-ending Petit Le Mans Race at Road Atlanta, securing the North American Endurance Championship for Honda.

After leading all but one of the five pre-race practice and qualifying sessions at Road Atlanta, the driving trio of Olivier Pla, Oswaldo “Ozz” Negri and John Pew took the lead at the start of the 10-hour contest, and remained at or near the front of the field throughout the race, despite an issue with the left rear wheel hub of the MSR Honda Ligier JSP2 that required slightly longer pit stops at every scheduled service. 

In addition to the wheel hub issue, the MSR team survived at least two instances of contact from other cars, one resulting in a spin in the eighth hour, but sustained no major damage in either incident.  The spin, however, cut the MSR lead from more than 30 to fewer than 10 seconds just prior to the final round of pit stops.  Finishing driver Pla then fought hard in the closing laps to edge the similar Honda-Ligier of Luis Filipe “Pipo” Derani by just over four seconds for the victory, the second win of the season for the MSR team.

In addition to finishing second tonight, victories earlier this season for the Tequila Patron ESM team of Derani, Scott Sharp and Johannes van Overbeek at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring – plus a third-place finish for MSR at the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen – combined to gain Honda the 2016 NAEC Prototype Manufacturers’ Championship, the eighth such title for the manufacturer in North American endurance racing since 2007.

Video recaps from this weekend’s Honda activities at Road Atlanta are being posted on the “Honda Racing/HPD” YouTube channel. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, the video packages can be found in the 2016 HPD Trackside Video Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV. 

This weekend’s race concluded the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and the latest era of Honda participation in the prototype category.  Next season, Michael Shank Racing will lead the Acura Motorsports effort in the GTD category, fielding a pair of new Acura NSX GT3 race cars, which will debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway on January 28, 2017.

Ozz Negri (driver, #60 Michael Shank Racing Ligier Honda): “A weekend like this … a [race] finish like this … it’s just amazing.  We worked really hard all year long and this weekend we approached the race exactly like we did [the Rolex 24 at] Daytona in in 2012 [won by Michael Shank Racing].  We all worked together to raise up the entire team effort.  Olivier [Pla] was really fast and consistent and John [Pew], one of the few amateur drivers in the field, just did a great job, as always. This is a fun team.  We work hard, but we work together as one, and that makes nights like this all the better.”

Michael Shank (owner, Michael Shank Racing): “Today was our 250th race, and one of the biggest wins ever for our team.  I’m so proud of everyone connected with Michael Shank Racing: the crew, the drivers, Honda and HPD.  We had a real ‘hot rod’ this weekend, just dominated the field, and that is so difficult, so rare a goal to achieve.  I feel nothing but proud, and lucky, to be associated with everyone on our team.  This ends an era for us. We’re extremely excited and looking forward to joining the GT ranks with the Acura NSX in 2017. There are many exciting days ahead of us next season.  But we’re not saying ‘goodbye’ to prototype racing, just ‘see you later.’ ” 

Art St. Cyr (President, Honda Performance Development):  “A one-two finish … you can’t beat that!  We’ve been trying to do this for awhile now, and it’s the perfect way to wrap up this prototype era for Honda and Honda Performance Development.  Congratulations to everyone at Michael Shank Racing for a dominating victory tonight, and the combined efforts of MSR and Tequila Patron ESM for their efforts all season in helping Honda win the NAEC Prototype Manufacturers’ Championship.  Thanks to everyone at HPD; it’s your tireless efforts that make these championships possible.  Next year, we begin an exciting new chapter in sports car racing with the debut of the NSX GT3, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Michael Shank Racing in IMSA racing, starting with the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.”

IMSA Tequila Patron North American Endurance Manufacturers’ Championship:

1. Honda        

55 points (3 wins)

1. Chevrolet    

53 (1 win)

3. Mazda       

31

4. BMW        

15

5. Ford         

12
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Launch of New Spanish-Language Campaign for National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading up to National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day during Hispanic Heritage Month in October, Pinyon Foundation and Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) today announced the launch a new phase of Act Against AIDS Let’s Stop HIV Together / Detengamos Juntos el VIH. The national Spanish-language media campaign is designed to raise awareness about HIV and its impact on the lives of all people, and to address stigma surrounding the virus.

Multimedia messages available via radio, social media, video and printed brochures show that HIV positive individuals living with the virus are real people. Stigma often prevents Latino community members from speaking about the virus, asking for help, getting tested, and seeking treatment available in public and private clinics that can allow an HIV positive person to sustain a healthy, long life.

The campaign is coordinated at the national level with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in support of the Partnering and Communicating Together (PACT) to Act Against AIDS initiative. This second phase complements the initial campaign Pinyon Foundation and HCN launched during the first half of the year to start a national conversation among Latinos of all ages about HIV/AIDS as a top health priority within our families and communities.

“During the first stage of the campaign, we opened a public space for this vital conversation among Latino stakeholders and community members. Now we are emphasizing how reducing the stigma can lead to increased HIV testing on a regular basis, which is critical to reverse disproportionately high rates of new HIV cases arising among US Latinos. By normalizing conversations about HIV, we can help to eliminate the stigma associated with the virus,” said Alison Rodden, CEO of HCN.

National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) takes place on October 15th. HIV remains a serious threat to the public health of Latinos, who represent 17% of the population, but 23% of all new cases of the virus in the US. Cultural, social, language barriers, and limited access to care, may contribute to HIV infection among Hispanics/Latinos by limiting awareness about risks and opportunities for testing and care.

“We need to speak openly about HIV to protect our community. If we educate ourselves and learn ways to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and community, we can increase awareness and reduce the stigma that is often associated with HIV,” says Denise Chacón of Aids Project of the East Bay (APEB), one of the campaign’s partners.

In commemoration of NLAAD this month, there are also a number of health fairs and events across the country conducted by local organizations facilitating free HIV tests, which can be searched by zip code on the campaign’s website: LaRedHispana.org/DetengamosVIH.

Partnering organizations include League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA), National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD), National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), John Snow, Inc (JSI), Health Initiative of the Americas of the University of California at Berkeley (HIA), ASPIRA Association, National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) and the National Hispanic Medical Association.

About Hispanic Communications Network -La Red Hispana

Hispanic Communications Network is the leading producer and distributor of educational and informational media serving US Latino communities. As a full-service social marketing company, HCN is uniquely positioned to provide mission-driven partners cost-effective solutions to produce, distribute and place multimedia campaigns with our unrivaled Spanish-language media affiliate networks. We are uniquely positioned to connect, enrich, and engage the Hispanic communities we serve by leveraging the power of media to improve quality of life. HCNmedia.com.

Contact: Mercy Padilla
(202) 360-4112
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Steal A Look From Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere With Rimmel’s Ground-Breaking GET THE LOOK Digital Technology

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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Love a beauty look worn by a friend, model or celeb? Steal it and make it yours! Rimmel London introduces a cutting-edge breakthrough in digital technology with its innovative new GET THE LOOK technology. Experience the first-ever personalised augmented reality mirror, which lets you try out make-up styles from the streets and pages of your favourite magazine. Think of it as your very own beauty consultant on your phone!

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7932351-rimmel-london-get-the-look-app

Now, for the very FIRST TIME, you can point your smartphone at a friend, beauty ad, a photo or a person’s made-up face then virtually adopt (or recreate) a look using colour-matched cosmetics by Rimmel. Like what you see? You can steal, try and click to buy.

Women are turning more and more to their peers and celebrities for inspiration on their makeup and fashion looks which explains the recent rise in popularity of beauty vloggers and Instagram accounts. Now Rimmel brings it one step even further by allowing you to not only use these looks as inspiration but to try them out directly on yourself via their new app.

Truly ground-breaking, the GET THE LOOK uses highly-advanced real-time tracking that detects make-up on faces in print and real life. This reading is compared with Rimmel’s extensive database to find the best matching shades of mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipstick, lipliner, blusher, bronzer and foundation to try out on your own image using your smartphone camera. No more pining away after all those high end beauty looks from the runway, with the new Get the Look App you can steal their looks straight from the fashion pages of your favourite magazine and make it your own with Rimmel.

You can even customise your virtual look by changing the shades and colours in real time thanks to the Rimmel website’s live try on 3D Technology – get as playful and creative as you dare! The accurate face-tracking technology cleverly ‘sees’ features and is intuitive enough to discern between facial contours, allowing the virtual make-up to stay in place when smiling and talking.  

Want to try the Camden Punk look? Or get ready for a night in Chelsea? Rimmel has got you covered! Simply click on the “London Look” section of the website for pre-recorded looks designed by Rimmel. Get the London look in just one click! 

Camillo Pane, Coty Executive Vice President global category development, comments: “I am very excited to unveil the next step in our Coty digital revolution with the Rimmel Get The Look app. Through ongoing research into our consumer needs, we learnt that our consumers are more inspired and driven to beauty purchases by looks they see on the street than by those created directly by beauty brands. Taking this into account, we have created our innovative Get the Look app that allows consumers to capture looks from the street with their phones and replicate it on themselves through the app using our Rimmel products and shades.” 

More than just a mobile app, GET THE LOOK is also available on different platforms and devices thanks to the Rimmel London website. For the first time on a website, you can virtually try on make-up using your webcam and the ‘Try It On’ function on-screen. Test out all your fave Rimmel shades from the comfort of your bedroom.

With Rimmel’s ingenious technology, it’s easier and more fun than ever to get the London look.

The launch of the Get the Look App coincides with Rimmel’s ongoing effort to give its Millennial consumers what they are really after. The new app comes just months after Rimmel’s very first International Vlogger contest, and is just an example of the many upcoming digital innovations and actions for the brand.

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The Hotline Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Major Initiatives

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Operating around the clock, seven days a week, 24/7, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) has embarked on several major initiatives to raise awareness about this crucial issue.

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The Hotline’s initiatives include:

  • #SeeDV Campaign: The Hotline will invite friends and partners to share their stories in its ongoing blog series,”How Do You #SeeDV?” Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SeeDV. Additional events include a webinar entitled “Conversations with Survivors” and a Facebook Live event that will give viewers a glimpse into the work of Hotline advocates. For more information, visit thehotline.org/dvam2016.
  • Princesas Guerreras Campaign: The Hotline and Univision Network will partner on Princesas Guerreras, a campaign to educate and raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual abuse.
  • Pass the Peace Campaign: This campaign, led by the Why Not You Foundation and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, will challenge the public to Pass the Peace by raising funds and awareness for domestic violence prevention.
  • NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series – DVAM Campaign: NASCAR fans will watch as Spencer Gallagher, a member of the GMS Team, “gets on track to end domestic violence” in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series. His truck will be wrapped with DVAM messaging, and The Hotline’s logo will be displayed on the vehicle during three races in October.
  • Wear Purple Day: Wear purple on Oct. 20 to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Share photos on social media using the hashtag #PurpleThursday!

While great progress has been made since the first DVAM was recognized in 1987, we have a long way to go in eradicating this issue that affects more than 12 million people in the U.S. each year. You can help by participating with The Hotline this month!

About the National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non profit organization established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Operating around the clock, confidential and free of cost, The Hotline provides victims and survivors with life-saving tools and immediate support. Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in more than 200 languages.  Visitors to TheHotline.org can chat live with advocates, and they can find information about domestic violence, safety planning, local resources, and ways to support the organization.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline relies on the generous support of individuals, private gifts from corporations and foundations and federal grants.  It is funded in part by Grant Number 90EV0426 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Administration for Children and Families. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of HHS.

Press Contact:
Maribel Bruno
(512) 983-6665

Operating around the clock, seven days a week, 24/7, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.

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2017 Civic Lineup Turbocharged with Extended Availability of Manual Transmission

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2017 Honda Civic Sedan

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Arriving in showrooms starting tomorrow, the Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe aim to retain their position as members of the best-selling compact car nameplate in America with the expanded application of manual transmissions for the 2017 model year. Building on the fun-to-drive character of the 10th-generation Civic lineup, the 2017 Civic offers customers more choice with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard equipment on the turbocharged Civic Sedan and Coupe in EX-T trims. The 2017 Honda Civic starts at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $18,7401 for the Sedan and $19,1501 for the Coupe.

2017 Honda Civic Sedan

For 2017, the Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe EX-T now feature the sporty and engaging six-speed manual transmission paired with a 1.5-liter direct-injected and turbocharged DOHC engine producing a peak 174 hp and 167 lb.-ft. of torque2 – up 5 lb.-ft. compared to models equipped with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The CVT remains optional on turbocharged EX-T trims, while standard on EX-L and Touring. Civic EX Sedans also now add HD Radio™ and XM Satellite Radio®.

“This has been a tremendous year for Civic, starting with the Sedan and Coupe setting sales records and leading the compact segment,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “For 2017, we’re thrilled to boost the Civic lineup by pairing the manual transmission with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine – something we know our customers are very excited about.”

Since the introduction of the 10th-generation last year, Civic has received numerous awards and accolades, including the 2016 North American Car of the Year for the Civic Sedan, and has earned the highest-available collision performance safety ratings from both NHTSA and IIHS with the addition of Honda Sensing™. The Civic has led the compact car segment in sales for nine of the past ten months and has been the most popular car in America with under 35 year olds in each of the past six years, with the exception of 2014, when Honda Accord was #13. Late last month, Honda added a sporty new Civic Hatchback variant to the lineup, with Civic Si and a radical new Civic Type-R joining next year.

2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe Pricing and EPA Ratings

Trim

Engine

Transmission

MSRP1

EPA Fuel Economy Ratings4
(city/highway/combined)

CIVIC SEDAN

LX

2.0L

6MT

$18,740

28/40/32

LX

2.0L

CVT

$19,540

31/40/34

EX

2.0L

CVT

$21,140

31/40/34

EX-T

1.5L T

6MT

$21,500

31/42/35

EX-T

1.5L T

CVT

$22,300

32/42/36

EX-L

1.5L T

CVT

$23,800

32/42/36

Touring

1.5L T

CVT

$26,600

32/42/36

CIVIC COUPE

LX

2.0L

6MT

$19,150

28/39/32

LX

2.0L

CVT

$19,950

30/39/34

LX-P

2.0L

CVT

$20,950

30/39/34

EX-T

1.5L T

6MT

$21,600

30/41/35

EX-T

1.5L T

CVT

$22,400

31/40/35

EX-L

1.5L T

CVT

$23,525

31/40/35

Touring

1.5L T

CVT

$26,225

31/40/35

Key Features of the 10th-Generation Civic
Major technologies, features and capabilities of the 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe, depending on trim, include:

Powertrains

  • 1.5-liter direct-injected and turbocharged DOHC in-line 4-cylinder
  • 2.0-liter DOHC in-line 4-cylinder with i-VTEC™

Body

  • Ultra-rigid body with 63 percent application of high-strength steel and 12 percent application of ultra-high-strength steel
  • ACE™ body structure with crash stroke design for collision performance in a sporty, compact front frame design
  • Ultra-rigid 590-MPa high-strength-steel floor to enhance collision performance and ride quality
  • Most tightly sealed Honda body ever, with a 75 percent improvement in air leak performance over the previous generation
  • Premium noise isolation materials and design features that combine with the tightly sealed body for cabin quietness that challenges luxury-class compact-segment products

Chassis

  • Multi-link independent rear suspension
  • Hydraulic compliance bushings for premium levels of ride quality and road vibration isolation
  • Large stabilizer bars with bonded bushings for refined body control
  • Rigid aluminum rear damper brackets for ride quality
  • Agile Handling Assist brake torque vectoring for cornering precision and stability
  • Dual-pinion electric power steering with variable gear ratio for world-class steering feel and maneuverability

Exterior

  • Available LED exterior lighting
  • Complete underbody covering for fuel efficiency and cabin quietness
  • Flush mounted, acoustic glass windshield

Interior

  • Ultra-thin A-pillars for outstanding forward visibility
  • Premium, soft touch cabin materials exceeding current class standards
  • Dual zone automatic climate control (EX-T and above)
  • Available Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™

Safety and Driver Assistance

  • Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies (standard on Sedan and Coupe Touring trims, available on all trims of Civic Sedan)
  • Next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
  • Achieves highest-available NHTSA safety ratings and aims to achieve the highest IIHS safety ratings

Exterior Design
The dramatic and sporty Civic design is grounded in its athletic stance and low and wide proportions. Compared to the previous generation, the 10th-generation Civic is nearly 2 inches wider and 1 inch lower with a 1.2-inch longer wheelbase, featuring a more compact and sporty front overhang; a longer, more aggressively sculpted hood and fastback-style tail. The Civic’s more premium character is also highlighted by its available LED exterior lighting. The overall effect is one of dynamism and premium quality with an unmistakable and yet thoroughly modern Civic design aesthetic.

Interior Design
The interior of the 2017 Civic carries through on the exciting, modern and sophisticated styling of the exterior while providing enhanced comfort, leading-edge technology and class-leading quality. High quality, soft-to-the-touch materials are applied liberally—to the instrument panel, front door sash and door inserts and the large thickly padded center armrest. Fit, finish and materials quality throughout the Civic’s cabin have been thoroughly modernized and upgraded in keeping with the more premium and sporty character.

Interior Packaging
The 2017 Civic interior is designed to offer the most comfortable, sophisticated and premium-feeling cabin in the compact class. Both the Civic Sedan and Coupe benefit from the largest cabin in the compact segment. In front, ultra-thin front roof pillars enable class-leading forward visibility. All Civic models also feature a large, reconfigurable center console with up to 7.2 liters of secure storage space; approaching SUV levels of console utility.

Interior Comfort, Convenience and Connectivity
In addition to its more spacious interior, the Civic incorporates available premium comfort and convenience features including, remote engine start, electric parking brake, walk away door locking, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and rain-sensing wipers. Models with Display Audio (EX and above on Sedan, EX-T and above on Coupe) include Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms. For 2017, all EX trims now include HD Radio™ and XM Satellite Radio® functionality as standard.

Powertrains
Powering the 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe are two engines designed to provide highly refined, responsive and fuel-efficient performance. LX, LX-P (Coupe only) and EX (Sedan only) trims are powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve, port-injected, inline 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC™ valvetrain producing a peak 158 hp at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm2, making it the most powerful base engine ever offered in Civic. The 2.0-liter engine is mated to a sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Design shift control, or on the LX trim, a quick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission.

Civics in EX-T, EX-L and Touring trims are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter DOHC, direct-injected 4-cylinder engine with VTC and electronic wastegate, turning out 174 hp2. The 1.5-liter turbo engine is mated to either the six-speed manual transmission (standard on EX-T) with 167 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm, or a CVT (available on EX-T, standard on EX-L and Touring) that offers 162 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,700 and 5,500 rpm2.

Safety and Driver Assistive Features
The 2017 Civic is designed to provide a high level of collision safety performance in a wide variety of collision scenarios, including offset and oblique-angle frontal collisions as well as side and rear impacts. The 2017 Civic utilizes its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ body structure (ACE™) plus crash stroke technology and a 590MPa high-strength steel floor to provide a high degree of occupant protection while minimizing weight and aiding fuel efficiency.

Standard on the Civic Sedan and Coupe Touring trims and available on all Sedan trims, Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technology can further reduce the potential for a collision and mitigate the consequences, alerting the driver and taking emergency action when a collision is determined to be imminent. Honda Sensing features include the following:

  • Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS™)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) integrated with RDM
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) integrated with CMBS
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

The 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe have earned top crash protection ratings from the NHTSA – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe are also anticipated to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, with a score of GOOD in all test modes and a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.

Civic Manufacturing
All 2017 Civic Sedans for the U.S. market are manufactured at the company’s Alliston, Ontario, and Greensburg, Indiana, auto plants using domestic and globally sourced parts. Civic Coupes are produced at Honda’s global lead plant for Civic in Ontario, Canada. Both 2017 Civic engines are manufactured at Honda engine plants in Anna, Ohio, and Alliston, Ontario, with the turbo engine produced exclusively at the Anna Engine Plant.

Additional Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2017 Honda Civic is available at http://www.hondanews.com/channels/civic.

Consumer information is available at http://www.automobiles.honda.com/civic. To join the Civic community on Facebook, visit http://www.facebook.com/hondacivic.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord 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 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Peak power 2.0L NA: 158 hp @ 6,500 (SAE net); peak torque; 138 ft-lb @ 4,200 rpm (SAE net); Peak power 1.5T 6MT: 174 hp @ 5,500 rpm (SAE net), peak torque: 167 ft-lb from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm (SAE net).; Peak power 1.5T CVT: 174 hp @ 6,000 (SAE net); peak torque; 162 ft-lb from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm (SAE net).
3 Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new retail vehicle registrations by volume for all models in industry and the age of head of household data for 18-34 year olds for CY2010-2015.
4 Based on 2017 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.

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Leading Hispanic Business Event Boasts All Star Line-Up

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BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Maryland Hispanic Business Conference kicks off its 15th year anniversary celebration Monday October 3 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, an event that attracts more than 700 notable business leaders, entrepreneurs, experts, media executives and government officials.

Emmy Award-Winning Anchor and Reporter Yolanda Vazquez will emcee the hallmark gathering. Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford will provide remarks. A top-notch speaker line-up includes representatives from leading companies such as BGE, Whiting-Turner, Comcast Spotlight, U.S. Census Bureau and more.

The plenary breakfast and ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 9:00am featuring a Conversation with Leading CEOs: Andres Echeverri, president and CEO of ACSI Translations, Maria Martinez, founder and chief executive officer, Respira Inc, Ricardo (Rick) Martinez, president and chief executive officer, Project Enhancement Corporation and Natalie Martz, owner, Chick-Fil-A.

The workshops will unveil new opportunities for entrepreneurs pursuing government contracts. A special procurement connection workshop, “Ready, Set, Exito” organized by the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA) will provide contracting opportunities to small, minority and women-owned businesses.

“The conference highlights the important role that Hispanic-owned businesses play in spurring Maryland’s economic development,” said Veronica Cool, CEO, Cool & Associates, LLC.  Her company launched the Latino Innovators’ Pitch, a competition that invites enthusiastic entrepreneurs to present their innovative concepts and companies for a $5,000 cash prize. 

“The event also spotlights Maryland’s vibrant nonprofit sector and helps entrepreneurs create valuable relationships that promote economic growth,” said Lanaea C. Featherstone, president, William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation. 

The Conference will host its first career fair, providing a forum for job seekers to connect with top employers. “We invite all job-seekers to bring their resume and register for free,” said Executive Director Maria P. Rodriguez.

Attendees will hear from the region’s chamber presidents: Jorge Castillo, president, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Angela Franco, president and CEO, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Erick Oribio, president, Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Daniel Parra, president, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, Jorge Ribas, president and CEO, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Carlos A. Romero, president, Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce of Washington, D.C. and Cindy Shao, president, Asian American Chamber of Commerce.

Musical icon Raul Morel will serenade attendees during a networking reception that concludes festivities. Visit our website for the full conference schedule and registration information.

The Maryland Hispanic Business Conference (MDHBC) is the premier Hispanic business event in the State of Maryland. Since 2001, the MDHBC has served more than 54,000 Hispanic businesses statewide.

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