Vehicle Checklist for Back-to-School Carpool Season

August 22, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — School carpool season is upon us and the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are kid-safe and road ready with a five-point checklist:

Check lights and wipers for visibility. With shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make sure lights and wipers function properly so that you can see and be seen. Check the exterior and interior lights and replace any that are dimming, rapidly blinking or not functioning. Check wiper blades for signs of wear and replace if necessary.
Get an annual brake inspection. The braking system is your car’s most important safety feature. Before carpool season gets in full swing, make sure that your brakes are functioning properly. Schedule a brake inspection and look for warning signs that your vehicle may need brake services, such as an illuminated brake light or screeching, grinding or clicking noises when applying the brakes.
Check tires for under inflation or excessive wear. Check tire pressure and refill underinflated tires, including the spare, and look for uneven wear and check tread depth. An easy way to do the latter is by placing a penny head-down in the tread groove. If the tread does not cover Lincoln’s head, it’s time to replace your tires.
Make sure everyone is buckled up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website has important tips on seat belt fit and position. For the younger ones riding along, the site has information about how to install car seats as well as guidelines on selecting a car seat or booster based on your child’s age and size.
Consider a back-up detection device. Consider having a back-up detection device installed that provides rearview video or warning sounds when moving in reverse. While drivers should not rely solely on these devices, they can help to reduce the risk of backover incidents along with following other prevention tips from NHTSA.

“Back-to-school time is hectic for most families, but scheduling a complete vehicle inspection is time well spent,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Knowing your vehicle was checked by a professional technician will give you peace of mind and make all those trips to school and activities safer and less stressful.”

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a free copy of the council’s popular Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

HITN Explores the Wild Side of Nature with Special Programming to Celebrate National Wildlife Day

August 22, 2016

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La Reina de las Mantarrayas - National Wildlife Day

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV, the network that provides entertaining programing that aims to educate the U.S. Hispanic audience, will celebrate National Wildlife Day on September 4^th with special episodes, and documentaries featuring our nation’s wildlife.

HITN’s National Wildlife Day line-up will air Sunday, September 4^th from 12:00 PM – ET (9:00 am – PT) through 12:00 AM – ET (9:00 pm – PT).

The line-up of programs includes a one-hour special that introduces viewers to Dr. Andrea Marshall, the first person in the world to complete a PhD on manta rays, and her journey to preserve the management of the enigmatic and overfished manta ray population of Mozambique. The line up also includes a documentary that follows the story of zoologist, Martin Hughes-Games and his team dedicated individuals who’s lifework is to save the young of endangered animals – who are the key to preserving some of our planet’s most critically species. And much, much more.

“By presenting this programming on the National Wildlife Day, our viewers will learn the stories of the men and women working worldwide to make a difference by helping to save and preserve some of our planet’s most vulnerable species,” said Florentina Almonte, HITN-TV’s Director of Programming.

HITN-TV provides educational programming in Spanish in the United States, reaching more than 40 million households in key Hispanic markets across the country. HITN-TV is distributed in the US and Puerto Rico on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Cablevision and Mediacom, and in other markets on Time Warner Cable. For more information, visit www.hitn.org.

What: HITN-TV Celebrates National Wildlife Day
with Special Programming featuring our nation’s wildlife

When: Sunday, September 4^th 2016

Where: HITN-TV( www.hitn.org/donde-ver-hitn )

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“DocuTellers”, the first ever specialization course in Crossmedia Creative Narrative aimed to marketing and journalism professionals in the Americas

August 22, 2016

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MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HispanoPost Media Group in collaboration with St. Thomas University in Miami, is pleased to announce the first edition of DocuTellers: the course designed for managers, top executives and other marketing and media professionals interested in expanding their career development into new and innovative ways of creating stories and content.

DocuTellers will be taught in theory and practice by renowned professors and lecturers, top executives of major domestic and international TV Networks, such as Nestor Fernandez, Fernando Gaston, Diana Bustamante, Mauricio Angarita, Alex Cereghini, Jose Tillan or Manuel Aguilera, to name a few.

This first edition of DocuTellers will be a 3 week learning program, in which the students will learn the newest techniques and trends in documentary production, TV and social networks reporting, feature films, content development for audiovisual and digital media, as well as skills and techniques to generate and monetize products in digital domains and others.

“We are thrilled to have such a diverse and high profile academic panel. These professionals are a prime example of success in the production of stories for film and TV as well as digital media and social networks” said Rosa Soto, Director of DocuTellers.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
The first edition of DocuTellers will be held between October 3rd and 22nd, at the Saint Thomas University Campus in Miami. It is open to marketing and communication professionals. For additional information and tuition details, please visit www.docutellers.com or write us at [email protected].

COURSE DYNAMICS
The course, whether in person or on line, will feature a series of continuous dialogues between the academic team and the on line lectures. Each student will have access to an individual learning space for digital learning, with personalized tools to develop their own projects, always under the guidance of highly specialized tutors, and will finish the course with an individual, professional-quality project. This will also give the students a unique opportunity to create, expands and reinforce their high profile contacts network, and acquire the tools and the know-how required to launch or reinforce their careers in today’s digital, audiovisual and journalistic environments.

CONTACT
DOCUTELLERS
Rosa Soto / Adriana Hoz
[email protected] / ah@hispanopostcom

AT&T And ETECSA Sign Deal For Cuba Roaming And Direct Connections

August 22, 2016

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DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AT&T* has reached agreements for Cuba roaming and direct interconnection with Empresa De Telecomunicaciones De Cuba (ETECSA). The deal continues to enhance AT&T’s global coverage for customers – the best of any U.S. wireless provider.¹

“Cuba is a growing international calling destination for our customers,” said Bill Hague, executive vice president, AT&T Global Connection Management. “With this agreement, AT&T customers soon will be able to seamlessly connect with talk, text and data while visiting Cuba.”

We will announce commencement of wireless roaming availability and pricing for AT&T customers visiting Cuba at a later date.

Click here for more information on our international wireless and calling plans and travel tips.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
¹Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphones and tablets in more countries than any other U.S.-based carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed internet and voice services. We’re the world’s largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.

Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.

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Direct Auto & Life Insurance to Recognize Outstanding Students During Hispanic Heritage Month

August 22, 2016

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Direct Auto & Life Insurance will award more than $2,000 to outstanding high school students during its upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

This new initiative comes on the heels of a successful 2016 Back to School campaign, which featured free backpack giveaways at more than 400 Direct store locations across the southeast. It’s coupled with the company’s continuing partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for their 2016 Youth Awards, and it demonstrates the company’s continued focus on education in the communities it serves.

“For us, supporting these education initiatives is all about community,” said Jack Campbell, Chief Operations Officer of Direct Auto & Life Insurance. “We take pride in the fact that we live and work in the same communities as our customers, and an important part of supporting these communities is providing opportunities for advancement and growth.”

Nominations for the contest can be submitted online at https://www.directgeneral.com/HHM or at Direct store locations between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30. The finalists will be selected based on GPA (B average or better), extracurricular involvement and leadership qualities. A selection committee will review the nominations and reward the finalists:

Grand Prize: $1,000
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500

In addition, the three individuals whose nominations are selected will receive a $100 gift card for their participation.

In keeping with the company’s continued focus on community, education and diversity, Direct will sponsor the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards presented by HHF for the third consecutive year. The 2016 Youth Awards will help provide educational grants to Latino high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, community and “priority fields” of mathematical science, healthcare & science, technology, engineering, business & entrepreneurship, education and community service. To learn more and apply for this grant, visit http://www.hispaniceheritage.org/programs/youth-awards. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2016.

To learn more about Direct or its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration (including contest details), visit www.directgeneral.com/HHM, stop by a local Direct store, or call 1-877-GO-DIRECT (1-877-463-4732).

About Direct Auto & Life Insurance

Direct General Corporation, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, is a privately owned financial services holding company whose principal operating subsidiaries provide non-standard personal automobile insurance, term life insurance, and other consumer products and services primarily on a direct basis in the southeastern United States. The Company, whose annual revenues exceed $500 million, markets and sells its products and services under the Direct Auto & Life Insurance brand in over 400 retail store outlets, by phone through its call center, and via the Internet.

Press Resources:
Direct Corporate Website: http://www.directgeneral.com
Direct Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/DirectAutoIns
Direct Twitter Handle: @DirectAutoIns

Ophthalmologists Encourage Making Your Eyes Part of a Healthy Aging Strategy

August 19, 2016

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to a national survey released today by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular, sight-saving eye exams. In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, eye physicians and surgeons are emphasizing the importance of having regular eye exams to maintain healthy eyes and vision.

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Some of the more common age-related eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Early detection and treatment of these conditions can help to save sight before vision loss occurs [1]. Ophthalmologists – the physicians that specialize in medical and surgical eye care – recommend a dilated comprehensive eye exam as the best way to prevent these conditions from becoming debilitating.

U.S. Adults Do Not Get Eye Exams as Often as Recommended
The survey results emphasize a need for more education about the importance of medical eye exams. Findings showed that 64 percent of adults had at least one or more of the following issues with their eyes or vision:

difficulty seeing at night;
blurry vision;
reading up close;
flashes of light;
red, watery eyes; and,
double vision.

Despite experiencing some level of impairment, 13 percent said they had never sought an examination by an ophthalmologist.

“Just like graying hair, weakening hips and slowing metabolism, our eyes are impacted by age, usually starting around age 40,” said Rebecca J. Taylor, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Many adults around this age begin taking steps such as eating a healthier diet and increasing exercise to prevent their risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other issues. Having regular exams to prevent potentially blinding eye disease should also be part of this overall health maintenance plan.”

How Often Do Adults Need Eye Exams?
The Academy recommends that a healthy adult get a baseline eye exam at age 40, even if they have no history of problems or disease. Those who have chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may require more frequent exams.

For those over age 65 who may be concerned about cost or lack of health insurance, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America program offers eligible seniors a comprehensive eye exam. Some may also qualify for up to one year of treatment at no out-of-pocket cost.

For more information on eye disease and conditions, visit the Academy’s EyeSmart^® website. To interview ophthalmologists or patients who can speak to the importance of eye exams, please contact the Academy’s Public Relations Department at [email protected].

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest membership association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 ophthalmologists, we are passionate about protecting sight and fighting preventable blindness. For more than 120 years, we have been educators, innovators and advocates for the public and our profession to ensure the highest-quality medical and surgical eye care. Our EyeSmart^® program is a preeminent source of eye health information for the public and empowers people to preserve their vision. For more information, visit www.aao.org.

About the Survey
The survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of American Academy of Ophthalmology Feb. 1-3, 2016 among 2,048 adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact [email protected].

[1] https://nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes/aging_eye

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(Español) Seguridad es la nueva onda cool en este regreso a clases

August 19, 2016

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MoneyGram Waives Transaction Fees for Donations to American Red Cross After Devastating Louisiana Flooding

August 19, 2016

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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) today announced the company is waiving transaction fees for donations to the American Red Cross in an effort to support disaster recovery and relief efforts in Louisiana in response to the recent devastating floods. Fees will be waived on all donations up to $249.99, submitted from today through September 30, 2016.

“In the wake of the catastrophic floods in Louisiana, it is our mission to support those on the front lines of emergency response,” said Pete Ohser, MoneyGram’s executive vice president, Americas and Europe. “Together with the American Red Cross, we are focused on providing financial assistance to impacted communities in such a crucial time.”

In addition to the fee waiver for Red Cross donations, the MoneyGram Foundation is also providing support through donations made to emergency response efforts initiated by AmeriCares and Save the Children USA for disasters such as the flooding across Louisiana.

AmeriCares, an emergency response and global health organization, has deployed emergency response experts to Baton Rouge in order to provide affected families critical access to medicine and relief supplies.

Save the Children, a global leader in child-focused humanitarian response, is focusing current relief efforts on delivering aid while also supporting children currently living in evacuation centers. The organization estimates that 10,000 children have been affected thus far.

Donations to the Red Cross can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or any MoneyGram agent location in the U.S. The MoneyGram fee for all donations submitted to “American Red Cross Disaster Relief” under receive code 2540 will be waived up to a maximum of $249.99 per transaction.

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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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ILOVERIO.COM and Rio de Janeiro State Department of Tourism in partnership, and preliminary official August tourism statistics released.

August 19, 2016

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I LOVE RIO is a presentation of Rio de Janeiro with a social, cultural and historical interpretation of all the aspects that make the city the beautiful and unique gem that it is today. Designed for both quality tourism and in-depth research, the Portal is a virtual stroll along the many corners of Rio that, for a lack of time or opportunity, cannot be directly experienced by the majority of visitors, allowing them to discover hidden dimensions of the city. www.iloverio.com

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting this week, 6000 custom gifts will be distributed at the Rio Media Center and Espaço Rio, reaffirming the partnership between Rio de Janeiro State Secretary of Tourism Setur-RJ/TurisRio and the portal I Love Rio.

The promotional material, produced by Setur-RJ, will be delivered along with an ecobag and a squeeze, made by ILoveRio.Com. The printed material will include the Rio+3 Guide, showing cities located up to three hours away from the capital, and z-cards (small pocket maps of Rio de Janeiro state).

One of the purposes of the I Love Rio Portal is to convey to the world the feelings of pride and love that Brazilians have towards Rio de Janeiro, while showing the state capital and the State of Rio in a complete and innovative way.

“A multicultural look at Rio de Janeiro” – this is the differential in the design of ILoveRio.Com that, through a poetic and playful vision, provides specific characteristics and details about attractions, habits and traditions of the residents of the State of Rio.

According Nilo Sergio Felix, Tourism Secretary of the State of Rio de Janeiro, this unique look of the ILoveRio.Com team was key to the partnership with Setur-RJ / TurisRio.

Designed for tablets, the Portal provides thousands of direct links to local establishments such as bars, hotels, restaurants, government institutions and companies. In addition to the main portal in English, the project includes websites with content in 70 different languages.

I Love Rio.Com was officially announced at an event at the Christ the Redeemer Monument, on the night of July 26th 2016, with a special illumination and a blessing.

ILoveRio.Com, and independent project, received the support of several institutions references in tourism and culture, including Embratur, the Department of Culture and TurisRio, in addition to endorsements by 16 cities in the state of Rio de Janeiro, such as Armação dos Búzios, Paraty, Petrópolis and Macaé.

On August 18th 2016, at a presentation attended by the ILOVERIO team, preliminary statistics about Rio2016 were released by the Ministry of Tourism and can be accessed on the link https://iloverio.com/pdf/17_08_16_apresentacao_pesquisa_mtur.pdf, along with the introductory note to the press accessible on the link https://iloverio.com/pdf/17_08_16_nota_apresentacao_pesquisa_mtur.pdf.

Contact: Liz Rocha, [email protected]

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Acura Precision Concept to Take Star Turn On Concept Lawn at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

August 19, 2016

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Acura's Precision Concept takes a star turn on the Concept Lawn at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance this Sunday, August 21

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Acura Precision Concept has been chosen as one of the featured models on the Concept Lawn at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 21. Developed by the Acura Design Studio in California as a dynamic expression of Acura’s ‘Precision Crafted Performance’ brand DNA, the Acura Precision Concept – with its supercar-like stance, performance-minded proportions and alluring design details – points the way toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura design. The Acura Precision Concept also showcases the Acura’s new diamond pentagon grille, which was rapidly applied to the redesigned 2017 Acura MDX.

“We’re proud to have the Acura Precision Concept featured among the most prestigious vehicles in the world at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura Division. “More than a concept, the Acura Precision Concept is the blueprint for Acura’s future styling direction and manifests our commitment to delivering Precision Crafted Performance in every element of the Acura experience.”

The Acura Precision Concept’s crouched and athletic stance is further emphasized by its deeply sculpted side surfaces pouring over swelling rear wheel arches covering 22-inch wheels and tires. The forward-looking concept also features signature lighting designs – in front with its Jewel Constellation LED headlights composed of organically arranged fractal elements, and in back with floating LED taillights.

A key design theme, dubbed “quantum continuum,” is seen in the seamless transition of materials and structure from the exterior to the interior of the vehicle, which is further highlighted by the absence of a b-pillar. The large door rocker panel flows into the interior side sill, transitioning into a cantilever for the floating rear seats. The rear center high-mounted stoplight becomes an architecture element piercing the rear glass and then flowing down to help form the structure for the metal airfoil shape of the rear headrests.

The elegant and powerful exterior is matched by its dramatic interior design, where cantilevered surfaces meet with striking tones, expressive surfacing and modern detailing. Of particular note are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces, the ultra-thin “floating” rear seats, evoking the look of modern lounge furniture, and the hand-crafted audio speaker grilles made of exotic wood.

The driver’s space is highlighted by a compact, race-inspired, sports steering wheel with paddle shifters and Integrated Dynamics System (IDS) controls, a floating center meter, a driver’s head-up display, a cantilevered center stack and an ultra-wide, thin and curved center display screen.

New Acura HMI Concept
The Acura Precision Concept also explores a new approach for Acura’s digital human-machine interface (HMI), enabling a more intuitive, advanced and seamless connection between man and machine. The ultra-wide and curved center screen is operated by a floating touch pad suspended on the cantilevered center stack. Upon entry, the system scans each occupant and selects personalized features and functions, including maps, audio and customized vehicle performance settings.

Acura Precision Concept Dimensions
Width	84 inches
Length	204 inches
Height	52 inches
Wheelbase	122 inches
Wheels/Tires	– 5-spoke machined wheels – 22-inch Michelin Pilot Super Sport Summer Tire

About the Acura Precision Concept
The Acura Precision Concept was created to explore new and challenging ideas for future Acura design, particularly Acura sedans. The concept was created by Acura’s California Design Studio under the direction of Acura global creative director, Dave Marek. The exterior design was led by Michelle Christensen, principal exterior designer, with the interior design created under the leadership of John Norman, principal interior designer. Both Christensen and Norman also played a key role in the creation of the next-generation Acura NSX supercar.

For More Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles. Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/Acura.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience. On March 27, 2016, Acura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch as the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker.

The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. This spring, Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

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