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Letter from Ismael Cala to Colombians: “A yes for the future”

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MIAMI, Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colombia, a nation that I love, now has before itself the possibility of a new stage in its history, after so much loss as a result of senseless violence.

To resolve great tragedies, we are often obliged to make big concessions. Either we look to the future, despite the intense pain, or the future will be as distressing as the past.

I am not Colombian, nor have I suffered directly the cruelty of the conflict; but as a Latin American, I have also felt Colombia’s long suffering. And as a Cuban, I have also urged my people, on and off the island, to look to the future. This is what I do today, setting aside my personal and family prejudice. I understand there is now nothing I can do about those 15 years when I could not go to Cuba, even to bid farewell to very close relatives.

Seeking peace does not require perfection, but rather, harmony. One does not turn to the past to fight but to learn how to not repeat mistakes. The future of peace is built from a present lived in forgiveness. And forgiveness is not a gift the victims give to the victimizer, but rather the gift that victims and their relatives give to themselves.

Forgiveness is an act of love and self-healing. It is not forgetting, but engaging in altruistic – as opposed to selfish – thinking. Life is a spiral. It is up to us to arrive at a change of consciousness: I am not going to think of myself, but about us. And this ‘us’ is all of Colombia.

In speaking of Spain’s transition, the scholar Emilio Lamo de Espinosa asserted that it was a matter of deciding which was more important: to judge the crimes committed against your grandparents and parents, or to ensure a more or less stable future for your children and grandchildren. In Central America as well, concessions were made to put an end to the violence.

Former President John F. Kennedy once said: “Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind.”

Colombia has everything it needs to move forward, starting with its talented people. Peace, progress, respect for the victims and historical memory are possible. Let us work for a culture of peace, in schools, the media, government, organizations of civil society and the family, so that there will be no going backward, so that such a dreadful era will never again be repeated in our history.

ISMAEL CALA

www.IsmaelCala.com

Honda, Acura Racers Claim Six SCCA National Championships

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After finishing second in 2015, David Daughtery drove his Honda Fit to the SCCA B-Spec National Championship last weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

LEXINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda and Acura racers won six Sports Car Club of America national championship titles, including podium sweeps in both the competitive Super Touring Light category and Formula F, at the 2016 SCCA National Championship Runoffs, contested this past weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

After finishing second in 2015, David Daughtery drove his Honda Fit to the SCCA B-Spec National Championship last weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

A total of 70 Honda and Acura racers, the largest Runoffs field for the manufacturer since the start of the Honda Racing Line grassroots motorsports program in 2009, traveled to the centrally-located Mid-Ohio circuit for this year’s 53rd annual national championships. Honda and Acura racers took part in 14 of the weekend’s 28 classes of racing.

In addition to the record turnout, it was also a weekend of excellent results for Honda and Acura drivers, as the six national championships were backed by another nine podium finishes in nine of the 14 races contested at this year’s Runoffs.

“This has been just a fantastic Runoffs for our Honda Racing Line members,” said Jeff Barrow, HPD manager, commercial motorsports.  “Our drivers and teams contended for victory in more than a dozen races, and the results speak volumes for both our grassroots motorsports efforts in recent years and the skills of our racers.”

Formula F

In winning Formula F with his Honda-engined Mygale, Neil Verhagen became the youngest National Champion in SCCA history on Sunday. At 15 years, 242 days, Verhagen is more than a full year younger than current Honda IndyCar star Graham Rahal was when he won Formula Atlantic at the same track in 2005. Hans Saurino and David Livingston, Jr., made it a 1-2-3 result for Honda in Formula F.

Verhagen set sail from the green flag, building a lead of more than 15 seconds before a full-course caution wiped it all away. He pulled away again at the restart for the three-lap dash to the checkers and a 5.451-second victory.

“I’m ecstatic right now,” Verhagen said. “It’s quite an accomplishment to be the youngest driver to ever win the Runoffs and set pole. I’m head over heels. I did not want to see the [late-race] restart come out at all. It was hard. I got a great start again, and by the time I looked out at Turn Three, I had enough of a gap and we kept building from there.”

Behind Verhagen, however, there was an eight-car battle for the final two podium positions.  Saurino’s Van Diemen Honda was the first to make a big move, running from fourth to second under braking on Lap Five. That didn’t last long, however, as he fell back to third on the next lap, and ultimately made the pass into second on four different occasions throughout the race.  In the closing laps, Saurino had a lapped car between him and Verhagen, but had Livingston’s No. 85 ThermaMasters Spectrum Honda in his mirrors to the checkers.

“I was very fortunate to get out ahead early on,” Saurino said. “Every lap was a battle. I went from fifth to second more times than I could tell. On the restart, it was a scary circumstance where I thought I’d have to battle again. Another lap or two and it would have been a fight, for sure.”

Livingston had to recover from a spin, aided by a bump, on the turn-in to the Mid-Ohio Esses during the 12th circuit. It seemingly put Livingston out of contention at the time, but the full-course caution aided his march to his first podium finish and a Honda podium sweep.

Super Tourlng Light

Kevin Boehm led the first Honda 1-2-3 result of the Runoffs, taking his Honda Civic Si to his second consecutive Super Touring Light championship on Saturday, with Eric Kutil second in a similar Civic Si and Cliff Ira rounding out the podium finishers driving an Acura Integra GS-R.

That second championship didn’t come easy, though, as Boehm edged Kutil by only 0.719-second at the checkers.  Boehm used his racing experience to deal with fading brakes late in the race, slowing into the Keyhole turn to get a good run out and down the back straight, then going just as fast as necessary to cool the brakes in the back part of the track.

Kutil tried several times to get by on the inside of the carousel, with the pair running side by side on three different occasions, including coming to the white flag, but Boehm made sure to hold the inside line coming onto the short front straight, across the stripe, and remained in the lead.

“It’s really great to be up here on the top step again,” Boehm said. “It’s so rewarding to be able to pull it off. It’s such a long week; there’s so much that can go wrong. Even just putting it all together over the whole season to qualify just to be here is awesome. Congratulations to Eric and Cliff, they pushed me and the car to the limit. Being forced to really look at every detail of the car and hit every mark, it’s really rewarding.”

Just a year ago, Kutil attended his first track day. Having enjoyed that, he decided to get a racing license. With just a single year’s worth of experience in track activities, Kutil now has a silver medal.

“My brakes started getting pretty soft because I had some tiny rotors on there,” Kutil said. “I couldn’t brake where I wanted to, and the only corner where I could maybe stick my nose in was the Carousel. I may have given Kevin a couple of love bumps there, trying to get him out of the way. But it was a fun race. I didn’t want to dive bomb him and try to lock up or ruin both of our days, so I tried to play it safe and pass where it’s most possible.”

With a third-place finish on Saturday, Ira now has a complete set of podium finishes, following a win and a second in the last two years. Pushing hard, he had nothing for the top two places but was locked securely in third.

B-Spec

After finishing second in 2015, David Daughtery jumped to the lead at the green flag in his Honda Fit, with a second Fit piloted by Chi Ho tucked right behind.  The two put some space immediately on the rest of the field, as a few other competitors tangled at the second turn from the start.

Before the halfway point in the race, Daughtery had pulled away to what would become a 10-second lead and never gave up the top spot, claiming his ninth Runoffs win and first in B-Spec.

“The car was awesome today,” Daughtery said. “Our goal was to go out like gangbusters right off the bat. With Mid-Ohio being Honda’s track, I wanted to come here to get my first win in a Honda.  And I’m looking forward to next year, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to doing the same thing.” 

After Daughtery pulled away, Ho found himself falling back into the clutches of the chase pack consisting of John Phillips in another Honda Fit; the Chevrolet of John Heinricy and Ryan Hall’s Mini Cooper.  For several laps, those four had an exciting battle for the second podium position.  Heinricy crossed the finish line in second place, but was relegated to third by the stewards for avoidable contact during the race.  Ho crossed the line in third place, but was moved to second when Heinricy was demoted. It is his first podium finish in only a second appearance at the national championships.

“It’s an honor to run against these multiple Runoffs champions,” Ho said.  “I just tried to be as consistent as possible, hit my marks every time, and hopefully give them a good fight at the end. Third place is good. It’s not the top of the podium, but I’m happy with it.”

In addition to the races highlighted above, Honda Racing/HPD drivers also emerged victorious in the races for Prototype 1, GTL and STU.  A full list of Honda Racing/HPD champions and podium results appears below.

Video News Releases from this weekend’s SCCA National Championship Runoffs can be found on the “Honda Racing/HPD Trackside” YouTube channel produced by the Carolinas Production Group. CPG provided video highlights packages following Honda Racing/HPD events throughout the 2016 season, and the video packages can be found in the 2016 HPD Trackside Video Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

Honda Performance Development [HPD], through the Honda Racing Line, offered contingency awards totaling $35,000 at the 2016 Runoffs, plus trackside support throughout the week.  HPD also hosted trackside hospitality exclusively for Honda/Acura competitors and their team members, providing an infield paddock tent where competitors could prepare and maintain their cars, and lunches for drivers and crew members.

Founded in 1993, Honda Performance Development (HPD) is the technical operations center for high-performance Honda racing cars and engines, and operates at race circuits around the world from its headquarters in Santa Clarita, California. HPD offers a line of race engines for track applications from prototype sports cars to karting; and showcases “fun” products for professional, amateur and entry-level efforts.

Launched in 2009, the Honda Racing Line is a program targeted at licensed participants in sanctioned amateur and entry-level professional racing.  The Honda Racing Line was formed to provide its members with a direct connection to Honda Performance Development and its unparalleled record of success at the highest levels of motorsport.  For more information about HPD and to register for the Honda Racing Line, please visit http://hpd.honda.com.

2016 Honda/Acura SCCA National Championship Runoffs Victories and Podiums:

Formula F:

1. Neil Verhagen, Mygale SJ11 Honda

2. Hans Saurino, Van Diemen RF98 Honda

3. David Livingston, Spectrum 14H Honda

Super Touring Lite:

1. Kevin Boehm, Honda Civic Si

2. Eric Kutil, Honda Civic Si

3. Cliff Ira, Acura Integra GS-R

B-Spec:

1. David Daugherty, Honda Fit

2. Chi Ho, Honda Fit

GT Lite:

1. Peter Shadowen, Honda CRX

3. Chris Bovis, Honda CRX

Prototype 1:

1. Jim Devenport, Norma M20FC Honda

Super Touring Under:

1. Joe Moser, Honda Prelude

E Production:

2. Joe Moser, Honda Prelude

Touring 3:

2. Chad Gilsinger, Acura TLX

GT 3:

3. Joe Kristensen. Acura RSX

 

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Social Selling Surges As Consumers Crave Interaction, Knowledge and Trust

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ADA, Michigan, Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In the age of constant connectivity, social selling – peer-to-peer selling taking place in-person or on social media – is booming at an unprecedented rate. 60 percent of Americans have been contacted by a social seller, while one-third of those consumers have purchased products from one. Most significantly, 85 percent of Americans who have purchased from social sellers are repeat customers, highlighting the strength of cultivating relationships and better understanding customers’ preferences and needs.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7784251-amway-social-selling

Amway’s State of Social Selling Survey, conducted by Wakefield Research, explores the preferences and pitfalls of social selling, and what customers do – and don’t – want from social sellers.

Build trust.
Trust is the foundation of long-term customer relationships and a successful social selling career. Consumers don’t just want a sales pitch – they value a salesperson who knows the product and their customers’ needs intimately. 87 percent of Americans believe that it is important for a social seller to use the product themselves, and they should demonstrate that knowledge through photos and videos on social media, as well as letting their personality shine through in person and online. Incidentally, 60 percent of consumers do not trust a social seller who does not know his or her product well.

“You can only sell a product that you are passionate about,” says Jim Ayres, Managing Director for Amway North America. “Amway Independent Business Owners are often frequent users and walking testimonials of the products they sell. When a seller can effectively communicate the premium quality of the products, particularly through using the products themselves, they will always be seen as more trustworthy.”

Be tactical.
As with any other type of business, there is a right and wrong way to approach social selling. For example, persistence – but not too much – is key to relationship building. On average, Americans who have bought from a social seller first responded after they reached out at least three times. On the other hand, there is a fine line between being persistent and bombarding someone with offers and follow-up: 64 percent of Americans have felt “peer pressured” into buying something from a social seller, and 53% feel that social sellers are more aggressive than face-to-face salespeople.

While appreciating follow up, if no second purchase is made, customers wish that sellers stop contacting them after six weeks. “Having a strategy and conducting yourself authentically is crucial for successful social selling. Key is knowing when to reach out and when to follow up,” says Rajneesh Chopra, Vice President of Sales for Amway North America.

Cultivate relationships.
Consumers seek a trusting and friendly relationship with their seller – in fact, 83 percent of consumers who purchased from social sellers named the importance of establishing a relationship before making a product sale. In the social media age where relationships are formed and fostered faster than ever, social selling is thriving, particularly with millennials.

“While the importance of developing relationships is universal across age groups, young people in particular are proving to be a huge driver of the social selling industry,” says Jackie Nickel, Chief Marketing Officer of Amway North America. “The relationship-driven industry appeals to their generation, particularly when they are contacted on social media by a friend.”

The 2016 Amway State of Social Selling Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) on behalf of Amway.

About Amway
Amway is a $9.5 billion direct selling business based in Ada, Michigan, USA. Top-selling brands for Amway are Nutrilite™ vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, Artistry™ skincare and color cosmetics and eSpring™ water treatment systems – all sold exclusively by Independent Business Owners. Global sales in 2014 made Amway the No. 1 direct selling business in the world, according to the Direct Selling News 2015 Global 100. The company’s annual sales figure includes revenue from direct selling operations and other business holdings. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

“Say Hello” To Your Neighbors On Good Neighbor Day

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BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Sept. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Most neighbors want to have a better relationship with one another but 36 percent of Americans are embarrassed they know so few of their neighbors’ names. On Good Neighbor Day, Wednesday, September 28th, State Farm is encouraging neighbors to “Say Hello” to each other.

State Farm has teamed up with etiquette expert and advice columnist Harriette Cole to help neighbors connect in simple ways. “Being a good neighbor is easy and can start with a simple gesture,” says Cole. “We may think we don’t have anything in common with our neighbors, but we do—our neighborhoods.”

Helpful do’s and don’ts when engaging with neighbors include:

  • Introducing yourself. Many people are embarrassed that they don’t know their neighbors’ names. It’s never too late to introduce or reintroduce yourself.
  • Smiling. Say hello with a smile: a smile can ease a nervous neighbor and help make a connection.
  • Positive gestures: Never underestimate the power of small positive gestures like smiling, waving or simply saying hello.
  • Let them know you’re a good neighbor and here to help – from lending a hammer to watching their home when they’re out of town. Drop off a card with your name and contact information.
  • Respect boundaries and privacy. Be considerate and ask your neighbors if they have time to chat before launching into a story. And always make sure you’ve been invited to that BBQ before stopping by.
  • Don’t Stay Inside. Get acquainted with your neighbors. Try spending time in the front yard or on the front stoop. You may be surprised who strikes up conversation.

Established by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, Good Neighbor Day is a time to get out and talk to your neighbors. Whether it’s someone who just moved in or the family down the street who’s lived there for 20 years, neighbors who know each other have happier and safer communities. For more tips on connecting with your neighbor and information about the recently released State of Neighbors Survey go to http://st8.fm/GNDay16.

About State Farm®
The mission of State Farm is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto, home and individual life insurance in the United States. Its 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve more than 82 million policies and accounts – nearly 80 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 35 on the 2015 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.

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Tennis Star And Olympic Gold Medalist Monica Puig Urges Travelers To Visit Puerto Rico As She Joins Mission To Fight Zika Fear With Facts

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Proud Puerto Rican Mónica Puig, who won Puerto Rico’s first gold medal at the Rio Olympics, recently returned home to enjoy a worry free time with her family and friends as she celebrated her win. Puig also spent time working with local officials to raise awareness of protection and prevention programs to stop the spread of Zika.

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Puig says that Puerto Rico is a great getaway for everyone and travelers should know the facts when planning a trip to the island, “Zika can have serious consequences for pregnant women and those looking to get pregnant. But if you’re not pregnant or planning to have a family in the near future, come visit Puerto Rico, my home sweet home.”

Puig adds that precautionary measures are simple for visitors, “Apply insect repellent carefully and liberally and enjoy a worry free experience.”

Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) Executive Director, Ingrid I. Rivera Rocafort, praised Puig’s achievements as well as her involvement and echoed her sentiments about informed, worry-free travel to the island: “We couldn’t be more proud of Monica’s achievement at the Olympics, bringing home the gold for the first time ever. And we are as equally proud of her commitment in helping us educate all about the facts not fear of Zika, urging travelers, who are not pregnant or expecting to start a family, to come experience Puerto Rico and see firsthand the island she loves.”

PRTC has been working with the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association, Meet Puerto Rico, the Convention Bureau, and other industry partners for the implementation of an aggressive educational and preventive campaign to ensure that hotels and tourist attractions are actively spraying to control mosquito populations, maintaining strict, preventive grounds-keeping practices, and training employees to recognize and deal with potential mosquito breeding grounds on their respective properties.

To find out more about what the PRTC and its partners are doing to fight Zika in Puerto Rico, visit: http://puertoriconow.seepuertorico.com/.

About Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry.  It markets Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among visitors and local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations.  PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

About Mónica Puig
Mónica Puig is a Puerto Rican professional tennis player and Olympic gold medal winner. She won Puerto Rico’s first ever Olympic gold medal, is a Central American Games and Pan American Games silver medalist. Introduced to tennis by mother; her first tennis memory is playing in a clinic at a country club. She also enjoys going to the beach, relaxing at home, spending time with family and her dogs, reading and creative writing. Ranked at a career high #30 on the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) world rankings, she is coached by Juan Todero. Puig is the daughter of José Puig and Astrid Puig Marchán.

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California Labor Commissioner Fines 18 Los Angeles Garment Manufacturers $682,344 for Labor Law Violations

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Investigators from the California Labor Commissioner’s Office issued $682,344 in fines to 18 garment manufacturers and contractors in a two day enforcement operation in the Los Angeles area. The penalties included a total of $603,043 in fines and stop orders for six employers with no workers’ compensation insurance, and $42,300 in penalties issued to 14 businesses for garment registration violations. Investigators confiscated 85 bags of illegally manufactured garments with an estimated street value of $155,457 at nine of the businesses.

“Sweatshop operators threaten garment workers’ rights and undermine honest employers in the industry, making it difficult for legitimate garment businesses to stay in operation,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “These illegal entities should take note:  we will shine a light on the underground economy and those who contract with unregistered contractors will also be held accountable.”

The two day enforcement sweep began on September 7 and included 22 worksite inspections. The 18 garment businesses cited employ 296 workers. The Labor Commissioner’s office is pursuing wage theft investigations on those employers who also failed to pay proper wages under the California Labor Code.

The Garment Manufacturing Act of 1980 requires that all industry employers register with the Labor Commissioner and demonstrate adequate character, competency, and responsibility, including workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Garment manufacturers who contract with unregistered entities are automatically deemed joint employers of the workers in the contract facility. Clothing confiscated from illegal operations cannot be sold, and will be donated to a non-profit agency which will provide the items to homeless and domestic violence shelters in the Los Angeles area.

The Labor Commissioner also administers a special wage claim adjudication process for garment workers pursuant to California’s AB 633, passed in 1999.  This law provides not only an expedited process for garment workers to file wage claims but also provides a wage guarantee where garment manufacturers are responsible for wage theft at their contractors’ facilities. 

The Wage Theft is a Crime website was launched as part of a multilingual public awareness campaign in 2014 by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Labor Commissioner’s Office.  The Wage Theft is a Crime campaign informs workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities. Workers and employers with work-related questions may also contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

DIR protects and improves the health, safety and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws.

DIR’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), also known as the Labor Commissioner’s Office, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, and educates the public on labor laws.

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

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

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(Español) Estudio de los NIH asocia la náusea del embarazo con un menor riesgo de pérdida del embarazo

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Digi International Announces Immediate Availability of ConnectCore for i.MX6UL Starter Kit

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Digi International ConnectCore(R) for i.MX6UL Starter Kit. Build. Connect. Everything.

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Digi International®, (NASDAQ: DGII) (www.digi.com), a leading global provider of machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the immediate availability of the ConnectCore for i.MX6UL Starter Kit, a universal and powerful platform for rapid development of smart and secure connected devices.

Digi International ConnectCore(R) for i.MX6UL Starter Kit. Build. Connect. Everything.

The ConnectCore for i.MX6UL Starter Kit delivers a complete hardware and software platform to create a wide range of connected devices for medical, healthcare, energy or industrial applications that offers:

  • A complete IoT design platform: The kit allows designers to address all development needs including a reference design for module integration, a prototyping platform for quickly creating proof-of-concepts, and a complete development environment to bring module-based designs to mass production.
  • Streamlined and rugged Starter Board: Built on the ConnectCore for i.MX6UL module, the Starter Board delivers all the features and capabilities to build wired and wireless connected devices. Features include:
    • A compact 87 x 63 mm form factor with mounting options, industrial operating temperature range, 256 MB of highly reliable NAND flash, and 256 MB DDR3 memory.
    • Choice of wired and wireless network connectivity through 10/100 Mbit Ethernet networking, pre-certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac networking and Bluetooth 4.2 with Bluetooth low energy (LE) connectivity.
    • Grove connectors for rapid prototyping using a wide range of off-the-shelf Grove system sensors, breakout connector with access to all key module signals, USB host/device connectivity, SD card storage, and an on-board interference-hardened stamped metal antenna.
  • An intelligent and secure communication engine: Based on the new NXP i.MX 6UltraLite applications processor, the ConnectCore for i.MX6UL System-on-Module (SOM) is designed as an intelligent embedded platform featuring an extremely small footprint and low power consumption to build highly cost-effective and dependable connected devices without the traditional hardware or software design risk. The module offers a unique low-profile, patent-pending Digi SMTplus™ surface mount form factor slightly larger than a postage stamp that provides two cost-optimized integration options (fully featured LGA, and simplified castellated edge vias), and ultra-low power operation using seamlessly integrated Microcontroller Assist (MCA) capabilities.

With Digi’s complete Linux Board Support Package (BSP), the Starter Kit delivers an integrated and tested Yocto Project Linux software platform with regular maintenance based on current, stable releases with full source code access. Additionally, the new Digi TrustFence™ Device Security Framework provides critical device security features out-of-the-box, such as secure connections, secure boot, encrypted file systems, access-controlled ports and seamless integration of a dedicated on-module Secure Element (SE).

“Digi is changing the traditional time-to-market dynamics for device manufacturers by dramatically reducing design efforts, complexity, risk, and cost. This kit delivers a proven Linux-based SOM platform with seamless and highly cost-effective integration of secure IoT connectivity for medical and industrial applications,” said Mike Rohrmoser, director of product management, embedded systems at Digi International. “Exclusive features like the Digi TrustFence security framework, ultra-small footprint patent-pending Digi SMTplus form factor, and innovative Microcontroller Assist™, make the ConnectCore 6UL module the ideal choice for intelligent connected devices.”

Digi ConnectCore 6UL development kits will be available in two versions: The ConnectCore 6UL Starter Kit* is now available at $124 and the ConnectCore 6UL Development Kit* will be available in Q4 of 2016 at $249. Kits will be available from authorized Digi distributors.

Digi also offers additional go-to-market options to its customers through the Digi Wireless Design Services team, offering design reviews, custom carrier board designs, antenna design/selection guidance, cellular integration and certification assistance.

To place an order or obtain more information about the ConnectCore 6UL, please visit www.digi.com/cc6ul or for a video overview visit www.digi.com/videos/cc6ul. 

*Starter and SBC boards are production-ready and will be made available for purchase separately. Both kits are also reference designs for the Digi SMTplus LGA and castellated edge vias module design integration, with complete design source file availability. Limited ConnectCore 6UL module sample availability in October of 2016, with initial volume production scheduled for Q1 2017 with volume pricing as low as $33.

About Digi International 
Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of business and mission-critical machine-to-machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services. We help our customers create next-generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments with high levels of security, relentless reliability and bulletproof performance. Founded in 1985, we’ve helped our customers connect over 100 million things, and growing. For more information, visit Digi’s website at www.digi.com, or call 877-912-3444 (U.S.) or 952-912-3444 (International).

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If You Purchased a PlayStation 3 Computer Entertainment Console Between November 1, 2006 and April 1, 2010, a Class Action Settlement May Affect You.

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LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Garden City Group, LLC regarding In re Sony PS3 “Other OS” Litigation.

The sole purpose of this notice is to inform you of the settlement so that you can decide what to do.

A proposed settlement has been reached in the nationwide class action lawsuit, In re Sony PS3 “Other OS” Litigation, United States District Court, Northern District of California, Case No. C-10-1811 (YGR).  This lawsuit challenges Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC’s (“SCEA”) decision to disable the Other OS functionality from “Fat” PS3 computer entertainment consoles through Firmware Update 3.21, released on April 1, 2010. “Fat” PS3 consoles were consoles manufactured with the ability to install a Linux operating system as an alternative to the game operating system.  SCEA is the defendant and denies all allegations.

If the settlement is approved and you are a Class Member, you may be eligible to submit a claim for benefits.  This litigation involves two classes. Consumer Class A is all persons in the United States who purchased a Fat PS3 between November 1, 2006 and April 1, 2010 from an authorized retailer for family, personal and/or household use and used the Other OS functionality after installation of a Linux operating system.  Consumer Class B is all persons in the United States who purchased a Fat PS3 between November 1, 2006 and April 1, 2010 from an authorized retailer for family, personal and/or household use.  The benefit for both classes is monetary, $55 (for Consumer Class A) or $9 (for Consumer Class B).  The deadline for submitting claim forms is December 7, 2016. Claim forms and exemplars of acceptable forms of proof of use for each category in Consumer Class A are available on the Settlement Website or may be obtained by calling the Settlement Administrator.  Please note that these are not the sole forms of acceptable proof but merely serve as examples.  If you have questions about whether your proof for membership in Class A is acceptable, please contact the Settlement Administrator.

You may choose to exclude yourself from the settlement by sending your name, address, PS3 serial number and PSN Network ID along with a statement that you wish to be excluded to the Settlement Administrator at the address below.  If you exclude yourself, you will not receive anything but will retain your right to sue.  You may also object to the settlement with the option to appear at the final approval hearing with your own attorney at your cost.  If you do nothing or object to the settlement, you will be bound by its terms and cannot later sue SCEA. All exclusion requests and objections must be submitted by December 7, 2016.

Please contact the Settlement Administrator at the below address or visit: www.OtherOsSettlement.com for more information.  The Settlement Administrator is:

Sony PS Other OS Litigation
c/o Garden City Group, LLC
P.O. Box 10312
Dublin, OH 43017-5912

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT SCEA OR THE COURT FOR INFORMATION

New Euro-Inspired 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Arrives from Across the Pond

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2017 Honda Civic Hatchback

TORRANCE, California, Sept. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Arriving in showrooms starting next Monday, the striking 2017 Civic Hatchback joins the 2016 Civic Sedan and Coupe as the third body style in the 10th-generation Civic lineup. Combining Euro-inspired styling and 5-door hatchback versatility with world-class driving dynamics and Honda direct-injected turbo engine technology, the Civic Hatchback is designed for buyers seeking an even more expressive, sporty and versatile Civic. The 2017 Civic Hatchback will begin to arrive at dealers Monday with a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19,7001 for the LX with 6-speed manual transmission.

2017 Honda Civic Hatchback

Built on the same world-class platform as the Civic Sedan and Coupe, the 2017 Civic Hatchback offers an appealing combination of sporty styling, efficiency, interior utility and premium features. The Civic Hatchback is available in five trims: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L Navi and a new line-topping Sport Touring4 version. All models are equipped with a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder engine with peak outputs of 174 horsepower2 in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, and 180 horsepower2 in the Sport and Sport Touring trims which feature a dual-outlet center-mounted exhaust and are designed to benefit from premium unleaded fuel.

Powertrain

The Civic Hatchback’s turbocharged engine can be mated to either a sporty CVT (all trims) or a quick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission (LX and Sport trims) and boasts class-leading EPA fuel economy ratings of 31/40/34 mpg2 (city/highway/combined; LX, EX & EX-L Navi w/ CVT).

Working in concert with the Honda turbocharged powertrain is the Civic’s more rigid and lightweight body and sophisticated chassis design, featuring a fully independent suspension system with liquid-filled bushings, sport-tuned electronic power steering (EPS) with variable gear ratio, and powerful 4-channel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution and Hill Start Assist. These systems synergize to endow the Civic Hatchback with nimble, sophisticated handling and a firm yet comfortable ride.

Powertrain Features

Feature

2017 Civic Hatchback

(LX, EX, EX-L Navi)

2017 Civic Hatchback

(Sport, Sport Touring4)

Engine Type

L-4 Turbocharged

←

Displacement (cc)

1496cc

←

Horsepower @ rpm

(SAE net)

174 @ 5,500 (6MT); 6,000 (CVT)

180 @ 5,500 (6MT); 6,000 (CVT)

Torque

(lb-ft. @ rpm SAE net)

167 @ 1,800-5,500 (6MT)

162 @ 1,700-5,500 (CVT)

177 @ 1,900-5,000 (6MT)

162 @ 1,700-5,500 (CVT)

Bore and Stroke (mm)

73 x 89.4

←

Compression Ratio

10.6:1

←

Fuel Injection

Direct

←

Valvetrain

16-Valve DOHC w/VTC

←

Drive-by-Wire Throttle System

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•

Low-Inertia MONO Turbocharger

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•

Intake/Exhaust Variable Cam Timing

•

•

Exhaust

Single Outlet

Dual Outlet

Transmission

6MT (LX);

CVT (LX, EX, EX-L Navi)

6MT (Sport);

CVT (Sport Touring)

 

Pricing and Fuel Economy

TRIM

TRANSMISSION

MSRP1

EPA Fuel Economy Ratings3

(city / highway/ combined) (anticipated)

LX

6MT

$19,700

30/39/33

LX

CVT

$20,500

31/40/34

Sport

6MT

$21,300

30/39/33

Sport

CVT

$22,100

30/36/32

EX

CVT

$22,800

31/40/34

EX-L Navi

CVT

$25,300

31/40/34

Sport Touring4

CVT

TBA4

30/36/32

 

Interior

The interior of the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback carries through on the modern, sophisticated and premium quality of the 10th-generation Civic lineup, with high-grade materials and finishes applied liberally throughout. In terms of packaging, the 2017 Civic Hatchback delivers class-leading volume and cargo capacity, including a roomy interior (97.2 cu. ft.), best-in-class rear seat legroom (36.0 inches) and the largest available cargo carrying capacity in the competitive set (25.7 cu. ft. with rear seats up; LX, EX, EX-L Navi).

Key available features include Honda Display Audio with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ (standard on EX and above trims), heated seats, power driver and front-passenger seats, remote engine start and more.

The Civic Hatchback’s all-new Sport Touring4 grade features textured aluminum sport pedals, red-accented instrument illumination and a 540-Watt 12-speaker premium audio system, the most powerful ever offered in a Civic.  

Interior Comfort & Convenience Features

Features

LX

Sport

EX

EX-L Navi

Sport Touring4

Single-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Air Filtration

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•

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Air Filtration

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•

•

Push Button Start

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•

•

Hill Start Assist

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•

•

•

•

Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Window

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•

•

•

•

Power Door and Trunk Locks

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•

•

•

•

Cruise Control

•

•

•

•

•

Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column

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•

•

•

•

Multi-Functional Center Console Storage

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•

•

•

•

Sliding Sunvisors

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•

•

•

•

12-Volt Power Outlets

Front Center Console

Front Center Console

Front Center Console

Front Center Console

Front Center Console

Front Passenger’s Seatback Pocket

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•

•

Rear-Seat Heater Ducts

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•

•

•

•

Rear Window Defroster with Timer

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•

•

•

•

Cargo Light

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•

•

•

•

Cargo Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total)

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•

•

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•

Cargo Area Bag Hooks

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•

•

•

•

Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls

Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Multi-Information Display

Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Multi-Information Display

Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Driver Information Interface

Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Driver Information Interface / Navi

Cruise / Audio / Phone/ Driver Information Interface / Navi

Floor Mats

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•

•

•

•

Beverage Holders (Front Row/Rear Row)

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•

•

•

•

Driver Preferences System 

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•

•

Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Vanity Mirrors

•

•

with illumination

with illumination

with illumination

Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror

•

•

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel

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•

•

Leather-Wrapped Shift Lever

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•

•

Features (continued)

LX

Sport

EX

EX-L Navi

Sport Touring4

Sport/Racing Pedals

•

•

White Ambient LED Lighting

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•

•

•

•

60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat

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•

•

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•

Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row)

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•

•

•

•

Head Restraints at all Seating Positions

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•

•

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Driver’s Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment

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Front Passenger’s Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment

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Leather-Trimmed Interior

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•

Heated Front Seats

•

•

•

Heated Outboard Rear Seat Cushions

•

Automatic Windshield Wipers

•

 

Safety and Driver Assistance Technologies

Available on LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims and standard on Sport Touring4 trim is the Honda Sensing™4 suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Forward Collision Warning (FCW) integrated with CMBS, Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning integrated with RDM, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow and Auto High-Beam Headlights (HSS) – a Civic first.  

The Civic Hatchback has earned a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is anticipated to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), when equipped with Honda Sensing.

Manufacturing  

The 2017 Civic Hatchback was developed jointly by Honda R&D teams in Europe and Japan and is manufactured for the U.S. market exclusively by Honda of the UK Manufacturing in its Swindon, UK plant.

More Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2017 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 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 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) 

3 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.

4 Sport Touring trim and Honda Sensing will be made available later in the year; pricing and timing to be provided at a later date.

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