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Girl Scouts of the USA and Disney Channel Team Up to Inspire Girls to Lead

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Available in English and Spanish, The Elena of Avalor Leadership Guide by Girl Scouts and Disney Channel showcases leadership activities and conversations parents and caregivers can engage their preschool through fifth-grade girls in to boost their everyday leadership skills and prepare them to create the future they imagine.

NEW YORK and BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and Disney Channel are teaming up to inspire girls and their families to practice leadership. The collaboration brings GSUSA’s focus on leading like a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™, the Girl Scout way, and Disney Channel’s recently launched animated television series Elena of Avalor into action with the debut of The Elena of Avalor Leadership Guide by Girl Scouts and Disney Channel. Available in English and Spanish beginning today, the Guide showcases leadership activities and conversations parents and caregivers can engage their preschool through fifth-grade girls in to boost their everyday leadership skills and prepare them to create the future they imagine.

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“Since 1912, Girl Scouts has proudly fostered a tradition of excellence that prepares girls, with the support of their families, to boldly take the lead in their lives in the ‘Girl’ Scout way,” said Sylvia Acevedo, interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. “Recognizing that leadership development for youth begins early-on, we are particularly excited to work with Disney Channel on this collaboration tied to Elena of Avalor, a wonderfully innovative program that emphasizes the importance of embracing the mantle of leadership to a new generation. Because, as we say at Girl Scouts, ‘If the world needs more leaders, then we need more Girl Scouts!'”

Studies show early experiences in life impact leadership potential, and the family setting is the first place a child learns about how to be a strong leader.1 As uncovered by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), the disconnect between the command-and-control definition of leadership and the more aspirational types of leadership points to potential pitfalls in communicating with girls about the benefits of leadership development programs.2 Additionally, girls are not confident about having the essential skills and competencies they think of as most important for a leader.3  GSUSA, with its established legacy in preparing girls to be leaders, believes in a holistic approach to leadership, which is a key component of the new leadership guide.

“As we launch Elena of Avalor on Disney Channel, nothing is more important to us than using the impact that we know television has on our audience to showcase strong, ambitious role models for young girls. Our work with GSUSA will give us the chance to amplify that message and be a part of the largest community of young female leaders, by providing materials and inspiration that demonstrate every girl has the power to lead,” said Nancy Kanter, executive vice president, Original Programming and General Manager, Disney Junior Worldwide. 

Also debuting is the inaugural “Elena of Avalor—Scepter of Light Award,” which will be presented to two Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. The Gold Award is the highest recognition a Girl Scout can earn, with recipients demonstrating extraordinary leadership through “Take Action projects” and exemplifying compassion, critical thinking, collaboration, and courage—the very leadership qualities that Elena of Avalor models. Award recipients will participate in events including Elena’s Royal Debut at Walt Disney World in Orlando this August and a GSUSA event in Chicago in the fall.

Later this year, as part of Disney ABC Television Group’s Be Inspired pro-social efforts, Disney Channel and Disney Junior will air leadership-themed pro-social interstitials featuring Girl Scouts alongside Princess Elena, as well as kick off a user-generated contest encouraging girls to share how they exemplify being a G.I.R.L. on International Day of the Girl (October 11) and give them the opportunity to be featured on air.

Disney’s Elena of Avalor follows the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who saves her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. Set in Avalor, an enchanted fairytale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore, Elena’s journey will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience, and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. The series airs Fridays at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. 

We’re Girl Scouts of the USA
We’re 2.7 million strong—1.9 million girls and 800,000 adults who believe girls can change the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts’ founder Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we’ve made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscouts.org.

About Disney Channel
Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family-inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series, movies and short form. Currently available on basic cable and satellite in over 96 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney ABC Television Group. Disney Channel-branded content spans television, online, mobile, VOD platforms and the Disney Channel App. Disney Channels Worldwide is a global portfolio of 116 kid-driven, family inclusive entertainment channels and/or channel feeds available in 163 countries/territories, in 34 languages.

1 The National Center for Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (2013). Families as Advocates and Leaders. http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/docs/advocates-pfce-rtp.pdf

2 Girl Scout Research Institute, Change It Up: What Girls Say About Redefining Leadership (2008).http://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/about-girl-scouts/research/change_it_up_executive_summary_english.pdf 

3 Girl Scout Research Institute, Ban Bossy Youth Leadership Findings (2014). 

MoneyGram’s Award-Winning Website now Available in Spanish

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DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) has unveiled its new innovative Spanish language website, moneygram.com/us/es. The new site, which is available for customers sending money from the U.S., provides access to all of the tools found on the company’s award-winning English site including the unique ability to send money as a guest user without opening an account.

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“The U.S. to Latin America remittance corridor is one of the largest in the world. According to the World Bank, about $70 billion in remittances are sent from the U.S. to the region annually,” says Alex Hoffmann, MoneyGram’s chief product officer.  “We are pleased to offer our Spanish speaking customers yet another tool to enhance their experience when they need to send money. The new site aligns with MoneyGram’s mission to make money transfers easier for all of our customers.”

Other features of the new site include the “Track a Transfer” tool which allows customers to check the status of online and offline transactions as well as the “Find a Location” and “Estimate Fees” tool.  The MoneyGram mobile app (available in the Apple iOS and Google Play stores) has also been updated with bilingual functionality, mirroring the website, and allows customers to complete transactions quickly and seamlessly on phones or tablets. 

MoneyGram’s upgraded online experience first launched in the U.S. in 2015, and was expanded to the UK and Germany earlier this year. It has been voted “Best Comeback Story” in the payments industry by the PYMTS Innovation Awards.

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About MoneyGram International, Inc.

MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

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New Research Offers Guidance For Hispanics On How To Pick Best First Foods For Babies

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NEW RESEARCH OFFERS GUIDANCE FOR HISPANICS ON HOW TO PICK BEST FIRST FOODS FOR BABIES

MISSION VIEJO, California, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New research published in the journal Nutrients on the best first foods for babies has high relevance for U.S. Hispanics which have a 35% higher birth rate than the general population.1 Introducing solid foods is a big milestone and like most parents, they are seeking guidance on making smart choices and avoiding mistakes. According to the scientific review paper, one common error is that caregivers often reach for first foods that tend to be too sweet and are not optimal as a beginner food for infants and toddlers. Fresh avocados was found to be an ideal first food.

NEW RESEARCH OFFERS GUIDANCE FOR HISPANICS ON HOW TO PICK BEST FIRST FOODS FOR BABIES

The paper “The Role of Avocados in Complementary and Transitional Feeding” was funded by the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) and based on more than 100 studies of both emerging and conclusive research. Authors Kevin B. Comerford, PhD, RD, University of California at Davis, Keith T. Ayoob, EdD, RD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Robert D. Murray, MD, The Ohio State University, and Stephanie A. Atkinson, PhD, McMaster University, suggest that there are three qualities of foods to keep in mind when it is time to start solid foods as a complement to breastmilk and/or formula or time to transition to table foods. To ensure optimal health and acceptance, it is recommended to pick baby’s first foods based on:

  • Nutrient Density: Infants need to consume moderately energy-dense foods that are low in sugar and rich in multiple nutrients that are key for proper infant health and development.
  • Texture/Consistency: A variety of soft and smooth textures are best, such as creamy, lumpy, pureed or mashed to help develop the ability to chew and swallow.
  • Neutral Flavor Profile: Ideal first foods should have a low to moderate sweet and salty flavor profile to avoid early preferences for sweet foods.

Education is key to informing families about how best to introduce first foods.

“It’s important that infants experience a wide variety of tastes, textures, colors and combinations,” says Dr. Robert Murray, fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “Parents looking to identify appropriate first foods for their babies will find all of these key attributes in the avocado – a smooth, nutrient-dense and flavor-neutral first food that can be enjoyed across the lifespan.”

As the study suggests, avocados are unique among complementary and transitional foods in that they provide an ideal source of calories (mainly from “good” unsaturated fats) to meet the increasing energy and growth demands of weaning infants and growing toddlers, and help significantly enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins from foods eaten with them. Additionally, avocados contain less than 1 gram of sugar per serving (0.09g)—the least amount of any other fresh fruit—and are higher in key developmental nutrients per one ounce serving, such as folate, vitamin E, and lutein, compared to a serving of the most popular complementary and transitional fruits served in many households. They also have the recommended physical characteristics that are ideal for babies to enjoy including a neutral flavor, smooth consistency and creamy texture.

A recent survey by HAB and the publishers of Parents Latina showed that more than half (64%) of moms were unaware of the important health benefits of avocados. After learning more about the good fats and other nutrients in avocados, 8 in 10 moms then reported to be more likely to feed their baby avocados.

“Choosing the best first foods for baby is a significant milestone so it is natural for moms to struggle with evaluating all the possible options,” said Sylvia Meléndez Klinger, R.D. and leading expert in cross-cultural Hispanic nutrition and health issues. “It is important to share the outcomes of research like this in Spanish so Hispanic moms and grandmas, often living under the same roof, receive the education and specific recommendations they are asking for. Different generations will approach first foods differently but with the same goal to give baby her best chance to achieve normal growth and development. Offering the most current scientific-based tips and easy recipes in Spanish helps ensure babies get off to a healthy start from their very first bites.”

HAB is committed to helping Spanish-speaking families better understand optimal foods and diets for infants and toddlers; for example, by inspiring new and delicious ways to pair avocados with other nutritious fruits and vegetables, like this two-ingredient Baby Food Avocado Chicken Puree.

To learn more about the goodness of avocados for babies, check out this new infographic as well as other tips and recipes at www.LoveOneToday.com/avocados-babies. To view the published white paper, visit http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/316/htm

  1. U.S. Census, National Vital Statistics Reports, January 15, 2015

About the Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is an agriculture promotion group established in 2002 to promote the consumption of Hass Avocados in the United States. A 12-member board representing domestic producers and importers of Hass Avocados directs HAB’s promotion, research and information programs under supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States.

In 2010, HAB established a nutrition research program to increase awareness and improve understanding of the unique benefits of avocados to human health.

For a comprehensive collection of published nutrition and scientific literature, authoritative reports and other articles on or related to avocados, their nutrients and eating patterns that include them, visit avocadonutritioncenter.com.

For tips and recipes, visit LoveOneToday.com or follow HAB on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.

About the Review Paper

Title: The Role of Avocados in Complementary and Transitional Feeding

Authors: Kevin B. Comerford 1*, Keith T. Ayoob2†, Robert D. Murray3†, Stephanie A. Atkinson4†

  1. Department of Nutrition, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; E-Mail: [email protected]
  2. Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; E-Mail: [email protected]
  3. Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA; E-Mail: [email protected]
  4. Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada; E-Mail: [email protected]

Journal: Nutrients. 2016; 2016; 8(5), 313; doi: 10.3390/nu8050313

Abstract: Infant dietary patterns tend to be insufficient sources of fruits, vegetables, and fiber, as well as excessive in salt, added sugars, and overall energy. Despite the serious long-term health risks associated with suboptimal fruit and vegetable intake, a large percentage of infants and toddlers in the U.S. do not consume any fruits or vegetables on a daily basis. Since not all fruits and vegetables are nutritionally similar, guidance on the optimal selection of fruits and vegetables should emphasize those with the greatest potential for nutrition and health benefits. A challenge is that the most popularly consumed fruits for this age group (i.e., apples, pears, bananas, grapes, strawberries) do not closely fit the current general recommendations since they tend to be overly sweet and/or high in sugar. Unsaturated oil-containing fruits such as avocados are nutritionally unique among fruits in that they are lower in sugar and higher in fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids than most other fruits, and they also have the proper consistency and texture for first foods with a neutral flavor spectrum. Taken together, avocados show promise for helping to meet the dietary needs of infants and toddlers, and should be considered for inclusion in future dietary recommendations for complementary and transitional feeding.

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Tejano Music National Convention Announces Special Tribute For Tex-Mex Legend Emilio Navaira At This Year’s Las Vegas Showcase

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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Tejano Music National Convention (TMNC) a national annual gathering of Tejano enthusiasts, proudly announces a celebratory tribute to Grammy-Award winning singer/songwriter Emilio Navaira at this year’s 13th annual event at the Westgate Casino Las Vegas Resort & Casino, August 5-6, 2016. TMNC is the only 48-hour music marathon showcasing the best in Tejano with a one-of-a-kind Tejano Fanfare Expo.

The ‘Shoot It!’ tribute memorial for Emilio will be backed by David Lee Garza y Los Musicales; the band that afforded Emilio his start as a lead singer before turning solo performer. The tribute will honor Emilio for his Tejano contributions featuring Ramiro ‘Ram’ Herrera, Shelly Lares, David Farias and Jorge Moreno and share footage of Emilio’s past TMNC concerts. Emilio’s brother, Raul Navaira will make a special performance to thank fans who lent their support to the family.

“It is with a heavy heart that the Tejano Music National Convention honors the memory of Tejano icon Emilio Navaira,” said David Chavez, CEO of Ingenuity and event producer. “Emilio has been part of the Vegas Tejano family from the beginning and along with Raulito, helped launch the Convention.”

Emceed by comedian Gilbert Esquivel, TMNC boasts 40+ music acts in its Gran Baile featuring Tejano all-stars Jimmy Gonzalez y Grupo Mazz, Jaime y Los Chamacos, Flaco Jimenez and more. Fans will enjoy a Tejano ‘mix-mash’ performance by Grammy Award Winner La Santa Cecilia and 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and legendary Conjunto accordionist, Flaco Jimenez. All-star performances and appearances will be made by Tejano legends Shelly Lares, Boni Mauricio and Johnny Canales, who is slated to receive a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars® during the Convention.

TMNC’s ‘crown jewel’ is the Fanfare Expo; the ultimate Tejano Fan Zone featuring unprecedented access to live musical talent, artist meet & greets, autograph sessions, photo ops, and Vegas-style mingling amongst the sounds of Tejano, Conjunto, Rancheras and Tex-Mex Funk.

TMNC is open to the public. Onsite registration begins Friday, August 5th at the Westgate Casino, Las Vegas.

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Western Dental Expands Office in Corona

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CORONA, California, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental & Orthodontics, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable oral healthcare, today announced it has expanded its dental office in Corona, located at 617 N. Main Street.

Western Dental’s Corona office has more than doubled in size and now houses 11 patient treatment rooms, new state-of-the-art digital equipment and an experienced bilingual staff. In addition to accepting uninsured and privately insured patients, Western Dental welcomes patients covered by the Medi-Cal Dental program (known as Denti-Cal) at this location and all of its 160 California offices.

Western Dental is the leading provider of services to the Denti-Cal program, which provides health care benefits for more than 13 million low-income individuals and families in California. Western Dental dentists provided care to over half a million Denti-Cal beneficiaries in 2015. Western Dental is committed to continuing to partner with the State to help improve the program.

“The city of Corona has grown significantly over the years, and so has our patient base,” said Dr. Benson Chen, Managing Dentist. “Our team in Corona is thrilled to be able to provide more patients with comprehensive dental care in a beautifully remodeled space.”

The office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An open house and ribbon-cutting event for the public to celebrate the expansion will be held on August 25 at the 617 N. Main Street location.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.westerndental.com or call 1-800-6-DENTAL.

ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL
Western Dental (with its affiliate, Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is one of the nation’s largest dental providers and is the leader in accessible, affordable oral health care, serving over two million patient visits annually in more than 200 affiliated clinics throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Western Dental is the #1 provider of orthodontic services in California and last year expanded its network of orthodontists, oral surgeons, pedodontists, periodontists and endodontists, to better service patient needs all within the office. All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system that electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality care. For more information, please visit www.westerndental.com.

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Roberto Isaias Comments on United Nations Human Rights Committee Ruling Against the Government of Ecuador

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MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a video commentary released today, banker and businessman Roberto Isaias discussed the political persecution that he and his family have endured at the hands of the Ecuadorian government over the past decade and the significance of the United Nations Human Rights Committee ruling against the Correa administration for its violations of civil rights. In the interview, he offers insight from his experiences and the numerous ways in which the Correa administration has manipulated the judicial and executive arms of the government to systematically suppress the civil rights of its own citizens and deny them due process of law.

This past June 2016, the UN Human Rights Committee ruled in favor of the Isaias and ordered Ecuador to return all of the family’s appropriated assets, which in part, include media assets such as radio stations, newspapers, magazines, and television stations. The ruling gives an impartial, definitive judicial lens to the pervasive nature in which the Correa government has violated its citizens’ human and civil rights over the last ten years, including: the appropriation of private business, interference in the judicial system, and the abrogation of freedom of the press through the confiscation of media assets.

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Mazda Raceway to Host First-Ever Mazda MX-5 Cup Global Invitational

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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, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda has announced details for the inaugural Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Invitational where racers from Europe, Asia and North America will compete against one another at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, in Monterey, California. This event is a non-points, invitation-only race, outside of the U.S.-only 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. The invitational races will be held September 9-11, 2016 as part of a Mazda-exclusive weekend that features both the Mazda Road to Indy and the Mazda Road to 24.

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John Doonan, director of motorsports, Mazda North American Operations, said, “When we launched the 2016 car and series, we included ‘Global’ for a reason. Mazda affiliates and racers from abroad have wanted to get involved in what had previously been North American exclusive. We can’t wait to have our overseas friends join us at our home track for what we hope will be the first of many such events in the years to come. Combining the weekend with our Mazda Road to Indy and Mazda Road to 24 championships means that we’ll likely have more than 100 Mazda-powered race cars on one weekend. With all cars being as identical as possible, it’s a perfect showcase for racers to prove that no matter if you are on the highway, or on the track, driving matters.”

What:

2016 Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Invitational

When:

Friday, September 9th – Sunday, September 11th

Where:

Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California

Who:

Approximately 20 MX-5 Cup racers from around the world. The complete entry list will be announced at a later date but will include racers from the U.S.A., Europe, and Asia.

Why:

To showcase the talents of Mazda sports car racers and the all-new Mazda MX-5 Cup race car

How:

Two 45-minute races will be run. The racer scoring the most points between the two races will be crowned the champion.

The Prize:

The winner of the Invitational will be sent to Mazda Motorsports partner Multimatic to train on the “Driver in the Loop” (DIL) simulator. Upon a successful simulation performance, he or she could advance to a one-day test in the Mazda Prototype that competes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship series.

Tickets:

To attend in person: http://www.mazdaraceway.com/events.

Broadcast:

The Sunday race will be broadcast live on www.MazdaLive.com and will include commentary from the Radio Le Mans team.

About the MX-5 Cup
The Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires is the signature spec series for the Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24), the sports car counterpart to the Mazda Road to Indy (#MRTI). On both paths, Mazda-powered champions earn a Mazda scholarship to advance their career. The MX-5 Cup champion earns a $200,000 scholarship.

The 2016 season features the all-new fourth generation Mazda MX-5 Miata. For the first time, Mazda has commissioned complete turnkey race cars, with the goal that all cars are as close to identical as possible, ensuring the best drivers rise to the top. Over 80 of the $53,000 race cars have been delivered to date. Information on the car is online at www.mazdamotorsports.com.

About Mazda Motorsports
Mazda Motorsports boasts the most comprehensive auto racing development ladder system of any auto manufacturer in the world. The Mazda Road to 24 program offers a number of scholarships to advance drivers up the sports car racing ladder, beginning with the Global MX-5 Cup series and culminating with the Mazda Prototype team. The Mazda Road to Indy is a similar program that includes Mazda-powered categories of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights. In grassroots road racing, more Mazdas race on any given weekend in North America than any other manufacturer. Mazda is also the title sponsor of the renowned Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. Follow all of the latest news at MazdaMotorsports.com, @MazdaRacing on Twitter, and MazdaMotorsports on Instagram and Facebook.

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

 

 

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FareCompare.com Charts Cheap Flights with Updated Getaway Map

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DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, FareCompare.com launched an updated version of its popular Getaway Map with a new interface that makes it easier than ever for users to find the perfect destination at an affordable price.   It is now available in English and Spanish at www.farecompare.com/map.

“Our new approach makes it easier than ever for folks to chart their next great adventure,” said Rick Seaney, CEO and co-founder of FareCompare.  “Our team analyzed all kinds of data to come up with this simple yet sophisticated way to search for destinations and deals. We think users will love how easy it is, but also have a lot of fun with it.”

How does it work?
The map searches billions of available fares for the best deals and flight options through a simple statement that users customize to suit their needs; it’s as simple as a game of fill-in-the-blanks. For example, a user customize the statement like this: “Fly from Dallas – Ft. Worth to Europe.  I want to play golf in the Fall for under $800.”  Users explore the deals they want by adding a departure city and destination – and if they’re not sure of a city, they can input a region or simply “anywhere” – then, a specific interest can be added if desired such as family fun, beaches, skiing and more. Finally, the time of the year for travel is added, along with a spending limit.

Once the user clicks “Map it”, a search is performed for all available deals based on the statement as more than 24 billion daily itineraries are identified for the lowest available prices. The best of the deals are then pinned to the map so users can quickly zoom in for specifics such as travel dates. Once a fare is selected, the price is quickly compared to hundreds of airfares sites – so users can see all ticket prices for all airlines – and be confident of getting the best deal available.

Why is FareCompare.com Launching an Updated Map?
The FareCompare team is continuously looking for new and better ways to help people find great fares and cheap flights.  From FareCompare’s inception as one of the first comprehensive meta-search engines of the air travel industry with leading deal-detection algorithms, to its launch of Eventurist, a unique, event-inspired global destination-finder mobile app, FareCompare is once again leading the way by harnessing user-feedback to solve the frustration of paying too much for airfare.

In order to meet users’ increase searches via their smart phone, the Getaway Map was reimagined as a mobile-first tool, and designed to work well on smart phones and laptops.

“We will continue to listen to our customers in order to improve the Map and to create new tools that help them compare fares, airline fees and find deals that are not advertised by airlines,” added Seaney.  “Since we started ten years ago, our mission has been simple – to help our friends find the cheapest available fares – and we will continue to innovate around that goal.”

The Getaway Map has been one of FareCompare’s most popular features since its initial release in 2007, shared and linked-to by a record number of users. The latest version is expected to be an even more popular go-to resource for flyers around the world.

About FareCompare
FareCompare makes shopping for airfare easy and simple, by comparing currently available fares from a vast array of sources through one simple search.  The company’s multiple products allow customers across the world to keep track of favorite destinations and specific travel dates, and find great unpublicized deals through its best-in-class deal-detection algorithms. FareCompare.com is the trusted source of 6 million global users every month. 

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/C O R R E C T I O N — American Honda Motor Co., Inc./

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American Honda reports record sales today as the 2016 Honda CR-V shattered its all-time monthly sales record to help push Honda trucks to an all-time monthly record as well.

In the news release, Honda Sets New Car and Truck Sales Records as American Honda Reports July Sales, issued 02-Aug-2016 by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there was an error in the results table and related attachment sent out this morning with the Honda July sales release: The “Hybrid” sales, as indicated in row 63 (bottom row) of the spreadsheet showed positive percentage changes when it actually should show negative percentages. Please see the attached corrected spreadsheet for reference. We apologize for any inconvenience. The complete, corrected release follows:

Honda Sets New Car and Truck Sales Records as American Honda Reports July Sales

– American Honda sets new all-time record for total truck sales and a July record for total vehicle sales

– Honda Division truck sales reach an all-time monthly high with 68,518 sold, an increase of 12.2 percent

– Honda CR-V shatters all-time monthly record on sales of 36,017, a 13.3 percent increase

– Honda Civic sets new July record; joined by the Accord with sales of over 31,000 units

– New 2017 MDX and NSX deliveries boost Acura in July

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported July sales of 152,799 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 4.4 percent gain over last July and a new July record. Total American Honda truck sales set a new all-time monthly record of 77,740 sales to jump 10.1 percent. The Honda Division set a new July total vehicle sales record, rising 5.9 percent on sales of 139,125, while Honda trucks set an all-time monthly record with a 12.2 percent increase on sales of 68,518 vehicles. Honda car sales were up 0.4 percent for the month, netting 70,607 sales. The Acura Division, though gaining momentum with the launch of key new models, posted July sales of 13,674, a decrease of 8.3 percent versus last year.

American Honda reports record sales today as the 2016 Honda CR-V shattered its all-time monthly sales record to help push Honda trucks to an all-time monthly record as well.

Honda
With strong retail customer demand driving Honda’s record U.S. production in the first half of 2016, Honda sales posted another record in July with continued strong demand for both cars and trucks. CR-V shattered its all-time sales record while the new Ridgeline pickup had a strong first full month of sales even as production continues to ramp up. Pilot and HR-V also were up as Honda trucks set a new all-time sales mark for the month. The new Civic continued its remarkable run with another record month in July.

  • CR-V sales rose to an all-time monthly record of 36,017 sales in July, an increase of 13.3 percent over last year
  • The Honda Civic broke a July sales record set in 2013, rising 5.8 percent on sales of 32,952 units
  • Accord sales again topped 30,000 units, keeping sales of Honda’s three core models on track to top 1,000,000 units for the fourth consecutive year
  • Increases for both Fit and HR-V topped 25 percent in July while Pilot gained 8 percent

“The strong cadence of new Honda products we continue to bring to market has created extraordinary retail demand that is unprecedented in our history,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “With the Civic Hatchback on the way along with our step-by-step effort to fortify our truck business, we will continue to grow our sales through individual car buyers.”

Acura
The Acura brand’s renewed commitment to Precision Crafted Performance continues to take shape in dealer showrooms with the first deliveries of the all-new Acura NSX and the refreshed 2017 Acura MDX – the first model to reflect the new design direction that debuted with the Acura Precision Concept. On the market just five weeks, the newly-refreshed 2017 MDX posted strong sales of 4,902 units in July despite inventory issues related to the ramp-up of production. The NSX has brought high energy and excitement to Acura showrooms as the world’s first customers of NSX begin to take delivery of the only supercar made in America.

“The first deliveries of the all-new Acura NSX are electrifying Acura showrooms and generating tremendous excitement for all Acura customers,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. “Showcasing the Acura brand’s new design direction, the 2017 MDX is the next step in our commitment to deliver on Precision Crafted Performance.”

American Honda Vehicle Sales for July 2016

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

July 2016

July 2015

DSR** % Change

MoM % Change

July 2016

July 2015

DSR** % Change

YoY % Change

American Honda Total

152,799

146,324

4.4%

4.4%

945,154

899,325

5.1%

5.1%

Total Car Sales

75,059

75,711

-0.9%

-0.9%

490,994

459,727

6.8%

6.8%

Total Truck Sales

77,740

70,613

10.1%

10.1%

454,160

439,598

3.3%

3.3%

  Honda

Total Car Sales

70,607

70,350

0.4%

0.4%

458,439

422,414

8.5%

8.5%

  Honda

Total Truck Sales

68,518

61,059

12.2%

12.2%

394,047

374,909

5.1%

5.1%

     Acura

Total Car Sales

4,452

5,361

-17.0%

-17.0%

32,555

37,313

-12.8%

-12.8%

     Acura

Total Truck Sales

9,222

9,554

-3.5%

-3.5%

60,113

64,689

-7.1%

-7.1%

Total Domestic Car Sales

69,017

75,110

-8.1%

-8.1%

457,685

455,404

0.5%

0.5%

Honda Division

64,671

69,964

-7.6%

-7.6%

425,966

419,534

1.5%

1.5%

Acura Division

4,346

5,146

-15.5%

-15.5%

31,719

35,870

-11.6%

-11.6%

Total Domestic Truck Sales

77,740

70,613

10.1%

10.1%

454,160

439,593

3.3%

3.3%

Honda Division

68,518

61,059

12.2%

12.2%

394,047

374,904

5.1%

5.1%

Acura Division

9,222

9,554

-3.5%

-3.5%

60,113

64,689

-7.1%

-7.1%

Total Import Car Sales

6,042

601

905.3%

905.3%

33,309

4,323

670.5%

670.5%

Honda Division

5,936

386

1,437.8%

1,437.8%

32,473

2,880

1,027.5%

1,027.5%

Acura Division

106

215

-50.7%

-50.7%

836

1,443

-42.1%

-42.1%

Total Import Truck Sales

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

5

-100.0%

-100.0%

Honda Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

5

-100.0%

-100.0%

Acura Division

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

   MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION

Honda Division Total

139,125

131,409

5.9%

5.9%

852,486

797,323

6.9%

6.9%

* ACCORD

31,946

34,496

-7.4%

-7.4%

201,300

190,242

5.8%

5.8%

* CIVIC

32,952

31,139

5.8%

5.8%

222,792

189,440

17.6%

17.6%

  CR-Z

272

270

0.7%

0.7%

1,477

1,562

-5.4%

-5.4%

* FIT

5,432

4,332

25.4%

25.4%

32,817

39,966

-17.9%

-17.9%

  INSIGHT

5

113

-95.6%

-95.6%

53

1,204

-95.6%

-95.6%

  CROSSTOUR

11

924

-98.8%

-98.8%

713

5,520

-87.1%

-87.1%

* CR-V

36,017

31,785

13.3%

13.3%

195,092

194,803

0.1%

0.1%

  HR-V

7,394

5,909

25.1%

25.1%

43,837

20,050

118.6%

118.6%

  ODYSSEY

11,228

12,851

-12.6%

-12.6%

75,889

75,487

0.5%

0.5%

  PILOT

10,350

9,584

8.0%

8.0%

72,524

78,540

-7.7%

-7.7%

  RIDGELINE

3,518

6

58,533.3%

58,533.3%

5,992

509

1,077.2%

1,077.2%

***

Memo: Accord FHEV

565

1,481

-61.9%

-61.9%

830

7,888

-89.5%

-89.5%

Memo: Accord PHEV

0

1

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

60

-100.0%

-100.0%

Memo: Civic Hybrid

60

463

-87.0%

-87.0%

767

2,727

-71.9%

-71.9%

Acura Division Total

13,674

14,915

-8.3%

-8.3%

92,668

102,002

-9.2%

-9.2%

  ILX

1,201

1,613

-25.5%

-25.5%

9,659

10,084

-4.2%

-4.2%

  NSX

21

0

0.0%

0.0%

23

0

0.0%

0.0%

  RLX / RL

106

213

-50.2%

-50.2%

833

1,413

-41.0%

-41.0%

  TL

0

3

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

84

-100.0%

-100.0%

  TLX

3,124

3,530

-11.5%

-11.5%

22,037

25,702

-14.3%

-14.3%

  TSX

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

3

30

-90.0%

-90.0%

  MDX

4,902

4,977

-1.5%

-1.5%

29,517

34,397

-14.2%

-14.2%

  RDX

4,320

4,577

-5.6%

-5.6%

30,596

30,290

1.0%

1.0%

  ZDX

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

***

Memo: ILX Hybrid

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

1

19

-94.7%

-94.7%

Memo: RLX Hybrid

11

28

-60.7%

-60.7%

115

147

-21.8%

-21.8%

Memo: TSX Wagon

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

Selling Days

26

26

178

178

  **** Hybrid

934

2,356

-60.4%

-60.4%

3,266

13,607

-76.0%

-76.0%

*    Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

**   Daily Selling Rate

***  Memo line items are included in the respective model total

**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid, RLX Sport Hybrid, and NSX

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