National Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces Call-For-Entries for the HPRA National BRAVO! Awards

June 15, 2016

NEW YORK, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) today announced the call-for-entries for the highest accolade in Hispanic communications – the HPRA National BRAVO! Awards. Hosted in New York City for the second consecutive year, the 2016 National BRAVO! Awards celebrate the best corporate, agency, and non-profit PR teams, and the breakthrough work they produced. The event is made possible in part by the generous support of The Coca-Cola Company and Wells Fargo who have signed on as Platinum level sponsors.

“As the leading professional organization advancing the practice of Hispanic public relations, we are proud to provide a platform for the work of the industry to be recognized and celebrated,” said Antonio Hernandez, president of HPRA National Board of the Directors, and corporate communication director with ServiceMaster. “We live in a time where showcasing the impact Latinos have on our communities is more important than ever. What a better way to do that than by connecting the commitment brands and organizations have to our community to the dedication, creativity and efficiency of our industry. I look forward to seeing the great work we as an industry have done during the past year.”

HPRA will also present the ‘Pioneer of the Year’ award to honor an individual who has demonstrated significant leadership and influence to advance the practice of Hispanic public relations. Nominees will be presented by the HPRA National Board of Directors who will also select the recipient of the prestigious award. The honoree will be recognized during the 2016 HPRA National BRAVO! Awards on October 12.

Additionally, a national scholarship will be presented in support of the academic achievements made by students pursuing a career in communications. The recipient will be selected from the pool of local honorees recognized by the various HPRA chapters.

There are 15 categories available to enter for the HPRA National BRAVO! Awards. These include:

Technology
Healthcare/Nutrition
Fashion & Beauty
Food & Beverage
Public Education
Sports
New Product/Service Launch
Media Events
Integrated Marketing Communications
Non-Profit
Digital PR Programs (Social Media Campaigns)
Internal Communications
CSR Communications
Public Affairs
Multicultural PR Program

How to Enter
All materials are required to be submitted digitally. Awards categories are open to all public relations, advertising, and marketing agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations and/or practitioners who practice in the United States, including Puerto Rico. Work must have been implemented between June 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, August 5, 2016 PST.

Entry fees and deadlines are as follows:
Early Bird Deadline – Ends July 8, 2016: HPRA Member $100, Non-members $175
Final Deadline – August 5, 2016: HPRA Members $125, Non-members $200

Entries will be judged by an unaffiliated panel of senior public relations professionals representing industry national organizations and trade publications. Entrants will be notified of results by September 16. Awards winners will be recognized at HPRA National BRAVO! Awards dinner at The Lotte New York Palace Hotel in NYC on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.

For more information about the awards program and to enter a submission, visit http://www.hpra-usa.org/2016-bravo-awards/

For information about HPRA National BRAVO! Awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact the HPRA National Office at [email protected].

All proceeds benefit the HPRA National scholarship and professional development programs.

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LA SEMANA DEL TIBURÓN, The Most Anticipated Programming Event Of The Summer, Returns To Discovery en Español

June 15, 2016

La Semana del Tiburon returns to Discovery en Espanol on June 26.

MIAMI, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The most ‘fintastic’ time of the year is back and making a huge splash! LA SEMANA DEL TIBURÓN (#semanadeltiburon) returns in its 28^th anniversary and will keep viewers on the edge of their seat with all-new jaw-dropping and compelling stories about everyone’s favorite marine predator. Featuring new research from Mexico, Florida and Costa Rica, LA SEMANA DEL TIBURÓN will begin on Sunday, June 26 at 7PM E/4PM P and air through Saturday, July 2.

Here are some of the specials included in this year’s LA SEMANA DEL TIBURÓN:

EL GRAN MAKO (Monster Mako): Along the Gulf of Mexico a series of large Mako sharks have been spotted, one in particular said to be more than 15 feet long. A group of marine biologists travel to the area to reveal the mysteries of their unseen world, but they are so fast that just spotting one is almost an impossible feat.

TIBURONES EN LA COSTA (Shark Trek): Greg Skomal and the SharkCam team head to Florida, the shark attack capitol of the world, to investigate the invasion of massive sharks along the state’s coastline.

LA ISLA DEL GRAN TIBURÓN BLANCO (Island of the Mega Shark): The quest to photograph the largest great white shark continues as experts Andy Casagrande and Jeff Kurr join forces with Dickie Chivell at Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Theories suggest these mega sharks may come to feed and mate at this great white hot spot.

TIBURÓN DE LA SELVA (Jungle Shark): Marine biologist Dr. Graig O’Connell and cameraman Andy Casagrande travel to the Serena River in the jungles of Costa Rica to investigate reports of bull sharks and see how these unusual predators coexist with the enormous crocodiles that call the jungle river home.

For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP, Instagram @discoveryenespanol and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/discoveryenespanol.

About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP, Instagram @discoveryenespanol and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/discoveryenespanol.

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Western Dental Supports Expansion of Medi-Cal Coverage to Undocumented Children

June 15, 2016

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ORANGE, California, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As a leader in providing oral health care to millions of people residing in California, Western Dental & Orthodontics supports the recent expansion of health care coverage to more than 170,000 undocumented children. When a child seeks medical attention – the last question should be immigration status.

Western Dental, the largest dental provider in California, announced today that it looks forward to providing much needed oral health care to children who were not previously eligible for care. Aligning with the vision of Health4Kids, expanding access to these children will result in healthier families, healthier communities, and should ultimately result in savings to the State.

The passage of SB 75 makes children under 19 years of age eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal Dental Program (also known as Denti-Cal) benefits regardless of immigration status. The bill allows California to expand its health coverage to 170,000 undocumented immigrant children.

Western Dental is a leading provider of Denti-Cal services in California and serves more patients with these benefits than any other dental provider in the state. Despite California’s historically low reimbursement rates, Western Dental has kept its doors open to new and returning Denti-Cal patients at all 160 of its California offices, including the influx of undocumented children expected in the coming months.

“Western Dental has demonstrated a long-standing commitment in treating Denti-Cal patients for nearly 50 years,” said Dr. Louis Amendola, DDS, Chief Dental Officer at Western Dental. “It’s very important to us that children receive the proper preventive services they need and get timely quality dental care. Undocumented children are no longer forced to seek emergency care under very restricted Medi-Cal coverage and now can get the full-scope coverage they really need.”

Denti-Cal is a key component of California’s Medi-Cal system, a public benefits program that provides services for low-income individuals and families. Many of these families are concentrated in larger urban areas, but the California Department of Health Care Services estimates about one-sixth of the newly eligible low-income undocumented children live in the agricultural areas of Sacramento and Kern counties. In many of these rural areas, Western Dental is the only dentist in town.

Research by health advocates indicates that the dental problems experienced by many low-income California children are largely preventable. The newly expanded coverage due to the passage of SB 75 is great news for children of all ages. According to Children Now & the Children’s Movement of California, children covered by Medicaid are more likely to graduate from high school, attend college, experience fewer emergency room visits, and earn more money as adults.

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 more than 2 million patient visits annually in more than 200 affiliated clinics throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Western Dental is a nationwide leader in orthodontic services 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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Advanced treatment for addiction to benzodiazepines effective in 94 percent of patients

June 15, 2016

MADRID, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Building on its experience of recent years, the Spanish drug treatment center TAVAD continues to obtain excellent results with its advanced benzodiazepine detoxification treatments. Nine out of ten patients treated for addiction to these tranquilizers and who completed their follow-up regime in 2015 have made excellent progress.

With more than 25 years dedicated to clinical research in the area of substance addiction, TAVAD has been able to obtain excellent results in the treatment of this addiction. More specifically, in 2015, nearly 94% of patients completed the programme having made positive progress after one year of treatment. The patient clinical profile is male, having an average age of 46 years, and single or divorced in 38% and 31% of cases, respectively.

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One of the key factors in the effectiveness of the detoxification programme is the application of the most advanced pharmacology during the first 72 hours of treatment in order to regulate the neural changes resulting from prolonged consumption of tranquilizers. After hospitalisation, patients receive psychotherapeutic treatments for one year using modern techniques which are personalised with the aim of resolving conflicts which may exist in each patient’s social, workplace or family environments.

Recent scientific studies indicate new consequences of prolonged consumption of benzodiazepines, including possible links to neurodegenerative illnesses such as dementia.

“Around 700,000 women in Spain may experience problems related to the consumption of tranquilizers, a condition which can include, in a significant number of cases, prolonged and acute symptoms of abstinence,” revealed Dr. Legarda, General Director of TAVAD. “It is important to be aware of and properly informed as to its uses, limits in terms of frequency and duration of consumption, and the consequences of abuse,” he explained.

According to the latest Spain Household Survey on Alcohol and Drugs (EDADES) conducted by the National Drugs Plan (PNSD), women consume nearly twice as many tranquilizers as men. Data on the prevalence of this drug show that in Spain, 1 out of every 4 women ages 55 to 64 has taken tranquilizers within the past month.

For more information, visit:
http://www.tavad.com/
Juan José Legarda
+34-91-3161377
[email protected]

“Black Henna” Tattoos May Put You at Risk

June 15, 2016

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The summer vacation season is here… time to pack your swim suit, hit the beach, and perhaps indulge in a little harmless fun. What about getting a temporary tattoo to mark the occasion? Who could it hurt? It could hurt you.

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http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm343932.htm
http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/products/ucm108569.htm

Unlike permanent tattoos which are injected into the skin, temporary tattoos marketed as “henna” are applied to the skin’s surface and usually last two to four weeks. Henna is a reddish-brown coloring made from a flowering plant that grows in regions of Africa and Asia. For centuries, people have used henna to dye skin, hair, and fingernails. Henna body art – sometimes also called mehndi – is still used around the world to decorate the skin in cultural festivals and celebrations.

However, just because a henna tattoo is temporary that doesn’t mean it is risk free. Today, so-called “black henna” is often used in place of traditional henna and is potentially harmful. Inks marketed as “black henna” – or sometimes simply as “henna” – may actually be hair dye or a mix of henna with other ingredients. The extra ingredient used to darken henna is often a coal-tar hair dye containing p-phenylenediamine (PPD), which can cause dangerous reactions in some people. By law, PPD is not permitted in cosmetics intended for staining the skin. Henna is permitted as a hair coloring.

You may see “black henna” used in places such as temporary tattoo kiosks at beaches, boardwalks, and other holiday destinations, as well as some ethnic or specialty shops. While states have jurisdiction over professional practices such as tattooing and cosmetology, that oversight differs from state to state. So, depending on where you are, it’s possible no one is checking to make sure that the artist is following safe practices.

A number of consumers have learned the risks the hard way. Reactions may occur immediately after the application of “black henna” temporary tattoos or even up to two or three weeks later. Reported problems include redness, blisters, raised red weeping lesions, loss of pigmentation, increased sensitivity to sunlight, and even permanent scarring. Some reactions have led to medical treatment, including emergency room visits and ongoing skin sensitivity that can affect day to day activities.

Some people may experience cross-sensitization, meaning that because of a previous exposure and a bad reaction to that chemical, they become sensitized (allergic) to related compounds, such as rubber and other latex products, certain medications, hair dye ingredients, and textile dyes.

If you have a reaction to or concern about a temporary tattoo or any other cosmetic, contact your health care professional. In addition, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asks you to contact FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm. You can also contact an FDA consumer complaint coordinator in your area. A list of coordinators can be found at: http://www.fda.gov/safety/reportaproblem/consumercomplaintcoordinators

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Heritage Health Solutions Stands With Americans Affected by Mass Shooting in Orlando

June 15, 2016

Heritage Health Solutions, a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), provides health care delivery and management, pharmacy services, medical cost containment, and telemedicine to federal, state, county, and municipal agencies.

FLOWER MOUND, Texas, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. (Heritage), a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), recently shared its position on diversity, which continues to accommodate veterans, individuals with disabilities, and does not discriminate against a person’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status. In light of the horrific mass shooting in Orlando, Heritage would like to continue to show its whole-hearted support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.

“We are very saddened by the act of hate and terrorism that unfolded over the weekend,” said James L. Rosengren, MHA, FACHE, Chairman and Executive Chairman of Heritage. “As supporters for diversity, all lifestyles and our country, we condemn this shooting and would like to outwardly show our support for the LGBT community and America.”

About Heritage Health Solutions, Inc.

Heritage Health Solutions, a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), provides health care delivery and management, pharmacy services, medical cost containment, and telemedicine to federal, state, county, and municipal agencies. Its pharmacy benefit management subsidiary, PrismRx, LLC, provides patients, pharmacists, and payors prescription services that enhance patient care and reduce costs.

Heritage is in its tenth year of providing pharmacy first fill prescription services to well in excess of one million veterans at over 700 VA medical clinic locations across the country. The company is also committed to providing prescription services to veterans’ dependents who resided at Camp Lejeune during 1957 to 1987. In addition, Heritage supports the United States Marshals Service National Managed Care Contract by delivering health care services to 60,000 plus prisoners in the United States Marshals custody. For more information, visit www.heritagehealthsolutions.com.

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Honda Launches 2017 Accord Hybrid: America’s Most Sophisticated, Powerful and Fuel Efficient Midsize Hybrid Sedan

June 15, 2016

TORRANCE, California, June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — America’s best-selling midsize sedan bolsters its resume for 2016 with the arrival of the restyled and reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid, America’s most powerful and fuel-efficient midsize hybrid sedan, launching today at Honda dealerships nationwide. Featuring an advanced second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid delivers a knock-out combination of power, fuel efficiency and standard high-tech feature content with peak total system output of 212 horsepower, best-in-class EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 mpg (city/highway/combined)¹, and a starting MSRP of $29,605.

In addition to its more powerful and fuel-efficient hybrid powertrain, the 2017 Accord Hybrid benefits from the extensive upgrades made to the Accord lineup for 2016 including dynamic new styling, sportier driving performance and the latest in advanced technology.

Available in three well-equipped trims – Hybrid, Hybrid EX-L and Hybrid Touring – all Accord Hybrids boast increased levels of standard and available equipment including the Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, offered as standard equipment on all models; and for EX-L and touring trims, Honda’s newest Display Audio touchscreen interface featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility.

“The Accord Hybrid is the ultimate Accord, offering exceptional dynamic qualities with the greatest technological sophistication and fuel efficiency in the Accord family,” said Jeff Conrad, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Consumers have made Accord America’s top selling midsize sedan, recognizing its unique combination of performance, value, efficiency and refinement, and the 2017 Accord Hybrid ups the game in each of these traits.”

A 30-time recipient of Car and Driver magazine’s “10 Best” award, unprecedented for any vehicle, the Honda Accord has been America’s top retail selling car for three years running and is also the best-selling midsize car among under-35 year old car buyers. Through the end of April of 2016, Accord is the outright best-selling midsize car in America with sales up 13.2 percent versus year-ago results.

Additional new available features for the 2017 Accord Hybrid, depending on model and trim, include remote engine start, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensing wipers, heated rear seats and auto high-beam headlights. The Accord Hybrid will also feature new exterior colors and interior fabrics and décor. Hybrid-exclusive design features include a special aluminum hood and unique alloy wheel design, blue highlighted LED headlights and taillights and “Hybrid” exterior badging. A more compact hybrid battery pack increases trunk capacity to a class-leading 13.5 cu.-ft. in the midsize hybrid sedan segment.

Combining the next generation of Honda’s two-motor hybrid system with an ultra-efficient 2.0-liter i-VTEC Atkinson Cycle engine, the 2017 Accord Hybrid powertrain achieves a peak combined output of 212 horsepower, the highest of any midsize hybrid sedan and up 16 horsepower over the 2015 Accord Hybrid. EPA fuel economy ratings of 49/47/48 (city/highway/combined)¹ put the Accord Hybrid at the top of the class under a more stringent EPA ratings system for 2017 model year vehicles, making it the most powerful and fuel efficient midsize hybrid sedan in America.

The Accord Hybrid’s two-motor hybrid powertrain takes an elegant and innovative approach to hybrid power, eliminating the need for a conventional mechanical transmission. The Accord Hybrid’s powertrain seamlessly transitions between three modes of operation:

EV Drive – using its electric propulsion motor and lithium ion battery pack to drive the front wheels for short distances under light loads (with the engine turned off)
Hybrid Drive – the electric propulsion motor drives the front wheels while the gasoline engine powers a second motor/generator to supplement electrical current drawn from the battery pack
Engine Drive – using a lock-up clutch mechanism to connect the engine and propulsion motor, the front wheels are driven by both the motor and gasoline engine

Honda Sensing™

All 2017 Accord Hybrids come standard with Honda Sensing™, among the most comprehensive suites of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies in the competitive class. The following technologies comprise Honda Sensing:

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

All 2017 Accord Hybrids also feature a standard Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with dynamic guidelines and Expanded View Driver’s Mirror. The Touring trim adds new auto high-beam headlights that enhance nighttime visibility and driving convenience.

Exterior and Interior Design

The Accord Hybrid gets a major facelift for 2017 that closely follows the changes made to the gasoline-only powered 2016 Accord models. In place of the previous wrap-around front bumper is a more sharply creased and intricately structured front fascia, the lower portion of which tucks into large intake-like meshed areas that house new standard LED fog lights. An Accord Hybrid exclusive, elegantly contoured aluminum hood meets up with a brighter, more pronounced front grille. The more expressive face of Accord is complemented by a sharply sculpted rear bumper fascia and new LED taillight design. Blue-accents on the front grill, headlights and taillights of the 2017 Accord Hybrid, along with special “Hybrid” badging, provide a subtly distinctive look and visual differentiation between from its gasoline-only powered stable mates.

All Accord Hybrid trims have unique 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels and feature the expanded use of LED lighting – LED daytime running lights (DRLs), taillights and fog lights for all trims, and LED headlights for the Touring trim.

The Accord Hybrid also gets a revised exterior color palette with five new colors – out of the eight available – as well as new interior tricot seat fabric (base trim) and color schemes including a sophisticated new wood grain-style dashboard trim.

Body and Chassis Upgrades

The 2017 Accord Hybrid’s sportier design is matched by its improved dynamic performance. High body rigidity is complemented by new high performance dampers and a retuned electric power steering system that delivers even more linear and precise response. All Accord Hybrid models are fitted with Amplitude Reactive Dampers with newly-tuned internals for a more supple, yet controlled ride, and new Straight Driving Assist technology that helps reduce the driver’s workload when driving on a crowned or canted road surface.

Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

The 2017 Accord Hybrid audio and digital experience is also significantly upgraded with the application of a new 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface (EX-L and above trims) featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as newly available HondaLink Assist (e911) and HD Radio^®. Smartphone pairing is now simplified with a single USB cable connection, no longer requiring an HDMI cable connection. The new Display Audio system serves as the interface for new Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, offering a multitude of new functions and features, including smartphone-linked navigation (Apple Maps or Google Maps), audio streaming, voice-controlled SMS text messaging and more.

The lower 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen is paired with an upper 7.7-inch display screen and steering-wheel controls. The upper screen can display audio settings, turn-by-turn directions (from embedded navigation, when so equipped, or from Android Auto or Apple CarPlay navi apps), time and trip information (e.g. range, trip distance), LaneWatch and Rearview Camera displays, incoming calls, SMS text messages, and parking sensor alerts.

2017 Accord Hybrid Major Engineering Changes and Feature Upgrades

Body and Chassis

Increased body rigidity courtesy of multiple new stiffeners, a thicker front shock tower bar and sturdier rear bulkhead
Retuned electric power steering
Amplitude Reactive Dampers

Exterior

New, more dynamic front and rear styling
Restyled aluminum hood
Rear deck spoiler
Expanded application of LED lighting
New exterior color options and interior decoration
Rain-sensing wipers (Touring)
Front and rear parking sensors (Touring)
Side sill garnish (Touring)

Interior

Remote engine start
HondaLink Assist
7-inch touch screen Display Audio system (EX-L)
Expanded application of SiriusXM Radio (added to EX-L) Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (EX-L and Touring) New HD Radio (EX-L and Touring)
7-inch touch screen Display Audio+ with Navi system (Touring)
Heated rear seats (Touring)

Safety and Driver Assistive

Honda Sensing (EX-L and Touring)
Auto High-Beam headlights (Touring)
Front and rear parking sensors (Touring)

Powertrain

The 2017 Accord Hybrid features a significantly reengineered second-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain. The new hybrid powertrain benefits from numerous changes that reduce the physical size and weight of components while increasing efficiency, performance and cargo capacity. Total combined horsepower is up 16 horsepower to 212 HP and EPA fuel economy ratings are 49/47/48 mpg (city/highway/combined)¹. These EPA fuel economy ratings are based on the new more stringent ratings requirements enacted by the U.S. EPA for the 2017 model year and cannot be directly compared to the figures for earlier model Accords or competing vehicles. Nevertheless, when compared using the same criteria, the 2017 Accord Hybrid bests the 2014/2015 model in all ratings.

Advanced Safety Performance

In keeping with Honda’s commitment to safety, the 2017 Accord Hybrid is the first Honda vehicle to have as standard equipment the Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. Honda Sensing is designed to expand the driver’s situational awareness while sensing and responding to potential road hazards, including other vehicles, road obstacles and even pedestrians, even to the point of mitigating the possibility or severity of a collision.

The 2017 Accord Hybrid is expected to receive the highest safety ratings – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a GOOD rating in all crash modes.

The Accord Hybrid incorporates Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, designed to more efficiently absorb and disperse the energy from a frontal collision, along with new ultra-high-strength door rings designed to help better protect occupants.

Standard safety and driver-assistive features include four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) with Traction Control; an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, driver and front passenger side airbags and side-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions; and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

General Specifications

	Specification
Engine Type	i-VTEC, in-Line 4-Cyl., Atkinson Cycle
Displacement	1,993 cc
Horsepower (SAE net)	143 @ 6,200 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	129 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Hybrid Electric Motors	AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet
Horsepower (SAE net)	181 @ 5,000-6,000 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	232 lb-ft @ 0-2,000 rpm
Total System Horsepower	212 @ 6,200 rpm
Transmission	Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT) with Sport Mode
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link
Steering	Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and- Pinion (EPS)
Brakes	Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc
Tires	All Season, 225/50 R17 94V
Wheelbase	109.3 in
Length	194.1 in
Height	57.5 in
Width	72.8 in
Track (front/rear)	62.4 in / 62.7 in
Curb Weight (base)	3483 lbs
Cargo Volume	13.5 cu ft
Passenger Volume	103.2
EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (City/Highway/Combined)	49 / 47 / 48
Fuel Capacity	15.8 gal

2017 Accord Hybrid Press Kit

Detailed information plus high resolution photo and video assets are available online at:

www.hondanews.com/channels/accord

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 soon-to-be-launched Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 33 years and currently operates 18 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.

Honda Commitment to the Environment

Based on its vision of “Blue Skies for our Children,” Honda is working to advance technologies that address society’s environmental and energy concerns. Honda is targeting a 50 percent reduction in its total company CO2 emissions on a global basis by 2050, compared to 2000 levels.

Honda will introduce the Clarity series of advanced electrified vehicles, beginning with the new, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell later in 2016, followed by the new Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid in 2017, as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified vehicles.

Honda is also demonstrating its vision for zero-carbon mobility and living though initiatives like its Honda Smart Home U.S., in Davis, California, which is designed to operate with half the energy use and CO₂ emissions of a typical home in that region.

¹ 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, battery pack age/condition and other factors.

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(Español) La FDA aprueba el dispositivo AspireAssist contra la obesidad

June 14, 2016

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(Español) La adición ácido fólico a la harina de maíz puede prevenir ciertos defectos de nacimiento

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Kanye West Announces The Saint Pablo Tour

June 14, 2016

LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kanye West – the 22-time Grammy Award winning, visionary multi-disciplinary artist who has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has twice been named to Time Magazine‘s 100 most influential people in the world – today unveils details for THE SAINT PABLO TOUR. The North American tour, promoted exclusively by Live Nation, will kick off on August 25 at Banker’s Life Arena in Indianapolis, IN. West will visit nearly 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada including dates in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Detroit, Washington DC, Miami and more.

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For the first time, Kanye will bring to life songs from his seventh consecutive #1 album The Life Of Pablo, which made history as the first album to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart based on streaming only.

Kanye returns to North American arenas for the first time in three years. 2013’s historic Yeezus Tour saw jubilant, sold-out crowds and unprecedented acclaim. Reviewing the tour opener, the Seattle Times raved “A deific spectacle of a set…a two-hour rap-opera of a performance that was grandiose yet minimal, unsettling yet inspirational…There are very few modern artists with the kind of vision, ambition, and means to execute it as Kanye West right now…a distinct statement of his combined artistic ambition, penchant for excess, and desire to simply outdo every other entertainer out right now.” “Awe-inspiring,” said Rolling Stone. “Truly electrifying…The stage as imagined and executed by West was truly something to behold.”

“Brilliant,” raved the New York Post. “The Yeezus tour is more than just a concert. It’s an extravaganza of music and theater…a combination which makes him the most fascinating musical figure of our time and makes this tour an unmissable spectacle.”

With Kanye’s history-making live performances continuing to innovate the concert experience and set new standards for the visual medium, THE SAINT PABLO TOUR is the most anticipated concert event of the year. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 18 at www.livenation.com.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 am through Friday, June 17 at 10:00 pm. Continuing its commitment to bring fans closer to their favorite artists, TIDAL members will have access to a special presale beginning on Thursday, June 16th at 10:00 am local time. Members can find details for purchasing tickets by logging in to their TIDAL accounts via web browser, desktop app or mobile app.

Kanye West released his seventh solo album, The Life Of Pablo, to universal critical acclaim. The New York Times, on its front page, declared: “With flux embedded in its DNA, ‘Pablo’ is crisply alive, like water that’s still boiling even though the flame is off. Pay close attention to the multiple iterations and you hear an artist at work…It’s everything bared — process as art.” Rolling Stone raved: “a complex, conflicted masterpiece.” “His devotion to the craft of album-making remains his greatest talent,” Pitchfork mused. “Albums are his legacy…His ability to package hundreds of stray threads into a whole that feels not just thrilling, but inevitable – at this, he is better than everyone.” And USA Today simply asked: “Is Kanye West the greatest artist of the 21st century?”

KANYE WEST – THE SAINT PABLO TOUR

Thursday, August 25, 2016	Indianapolis, IN	Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Saturday, August 27, 2016	Buffalo, NY	First Niagara Center
Tuesday, August 30, 2016	Toronto, ON	Air Canada Centre
Friday, September 02, 2016	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre
Saturday, September 03, 2016	Boston, MA	TD Garden
Monday, September 05, 2016	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden
Tuesday, September 06, 2016	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden
Thursday, September 08, 2016	Washington, DC	Verizon Center
Monday, September 12, 2016	Atlanta, GA	Philips Arena
Wednesday, September 14, 2016	Tampa, FL	Amalie Arena
Friday, September 16, 2016	Miami, FL	AmericanAirlines Arena
Tuesday, September 20, 2016	Houston, TX	Toyota Center
Wednesday, September 21, 2016	Austin, TX	Frank Erwin Center
Thursday, September 22, 2016	Dallas, TX	American Airlines Center
Saturday, September 24, 2016	Nashville, TN	Bridgestone Arena
Sunday, September 25, 2016	Columbus, OH	Schottenstein Center
Wednesday, September 28, 2016	Detroit, MI	Joe Louis Arena
Friday, September 30, 2016	University Park, PA	Bryce Jordan Center
Saturday, October 01, 2016	Cleveland, OH	Quicken Loans Arena
Tuesday, October 04, 2016	Philadelphia, PA	Wells Fargo Center
Thursday, October 06, 2016	Detroit, MI	Palace of Auburn Hills
Friday, October 07, 2016	Chicago, IL	United Center
Saturday, October 08, 2016	Chicago, IL	Allstate Arena
Monday, October 10, 2016	Minneapolis, MN	Xcel Energy Center
Wednesday, October 12, 2016	Winnipeg, MB	MTS Centre
Saturday, October 15, 2016	Edmonton, AB	Rogers Place
Monday, October 17, 2016	Vancouver, BC	Rogers Arena
Wednesday, October 19, 2016	Seattle, WA	KeyArena
Saturday, October 22, 2016	Oakland, CA	Oracle Arena
Tuesday, October 25, 2016	Los Angeles, CA	Forum
Wednesday, October 26, 2016	Los Angeles, CA	Forum
Saturday, October 29, 2016	Las Vegas, NV	T-Mobile Arena

About TIDAL
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About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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