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Aeromexico Takes the Title of “Mexico & Central America’s Leading Airline”

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MEXICO CITY, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, received the trophy as Mexico & Central America’s Leading Airline at the World Travel Awards Latin America Gala Ceremony 2016, held in Lima, Peru.

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World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry worldwide, including hotels, airlines, hospitality brands and tourism boards, with more than 10,000 users invited by the organizers to cast their votes.

Aeromexico CEO Andrés Conesa said, “Receiving awards such as this motivates the airline’s 13,000-plus employees to continue working hard to meet the needs of the more than 18 million customers who travel with us every year, as their support and trust allow us to position ourselves among the top regional and international leaders thanks to the service we provide on the more than 600 flights we operate every day.”

As the winner of the award for the region’s best airline, Aeromexico will automatically participate in the Global Awards Gala Ceremony to be held in the Maldives later this year.

Aeromexico continues to work hard to stay at the forefront of the industry on behalf its customers, as clearly seen in the airline’s increased domestic and global connectivity by including Santo Domingo and Amsterdam to its route network in 2016. The carrier also has one of the most modern fleets in the industry, offering Internet connections and in-flight dining services with menus designed by internationally renowned chefs on board Aeromexico’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners and seven Boeing 737-800 Sky Interior aircraft on which you can sit back and enjoy hours of entertainment on Netflix.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents including 45 in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada, and two in Asia.

Aeromexico’s fleet of more than 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777 and 737 jet airliners and Next Generation Embraer 190, 175, 170 and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, the purchase of 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 B737 MAX jet airliners and ten B787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 179 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines and Westjet, with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com   

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(Español) La FDA impulsa la Iniciativa de la Medicina de Precisión emitiendo guías preliminares para las pruebas basadas en la secuenciación de nueva generación

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Photos: Acura NSX GT3 Racecar Prepares for Competition

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The Acura NSX GT3 is preparing to campaign in North America in 2017 as an FIA GT3 class racecar.

TORRANCE, California, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura motorsports is on a roll – fresh off a near production NSX winning its North American racing debut at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the Time Attack 2 class, Acura has released the first official images of the NSX GT3 racecar as it prepares to campaign in North America in 2017.  The twin-turbocharged Acura NSX GT3 was photographed with exposed, lightweight, carbon fiber bodywork at GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, MI as part of its continued development at circuits throughout the U.S.  The vehicle is slated for homologation as an FIA GT3 class racecar this fall.

The Acura NSX GT3 is preparing to campaign in North America in 2017 as an FIA GT3 class racecar.

“Building on the very solid foundation of the production NSX, we’re making steady progress in our development and looking forward to campaigning the GT3 racecar next year,” said Art St. Cyr, president of Honda Performance Development.

The Acura NSX GT3 racecar features custom bodywork and aero components including a large deck wing spoiler, underbody diffuser and enlarged hood vents for efficient engine cooling.  The NSX GT3 racecar is powered by a 3.5-liter, 75-degree, twin turbocharged DOHC V-6 engine using the same design specifications as the engine in the production 2017 Acura NSX, including the block, heads, valvetrain, crankshaft, pistons and dry sump lubrication system.  The engine is paired with a 6-speed, sequential-shift racing gearbox, delivering power to the rear wheels.

The Acura NSX GT3 is produced by the Performance Manufacturing Center in Ohio, the exclusive manufacturing home for the new Acura NSX.  Its twin turbocharged V-6 engine is also assembled in Ohioi.  Initial development of the NSX GT3 racecar was conducted by the company’s Japan race engineering arm with testing on race circuits in Europe and Japan.  Additional development, testing and final homologation to FIA GT3 global racing specifications is currently being undertaken by the company’s North American race engineering group, Honda Performance Development (HPD), in Santa Clarita, California.

The Acura NSX GT3 racecar will advance the rich legacy of Acura sports car racing campaigns and championships, including the 1991, 1992 and 1993 IMSA Camel Lights manufacturer and driver championships, and the 2009 American LeMans manufacturer, driver and team championships in both the LMP1 and LMP2 classes.  Acura currently campaigns a pair of TLX GT cars with Real Time Racing in the Pirelli World Challenge.  On Sunday, June 26, Acura’s Ryan Eversley completed a sweep of the doubleheader race weekend at Road America in the TLX GT.

For More Information

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

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.

i Assembled in the U.S. with domestic and globally sourced parts.

The NSX GT3 is powered by a 3.5-liter, 75-degree, twin turbocharged DOHC V-6 engine using the same design specifications as the engine in the production 2017 Acura NSX, including the block, heads, valvetrain, crankshaft, pistons and dry sump lubrication system.

 

The Acura NSX GT3 features custom carbon fiber bodywork and aero components including a large deck wing spoiler, underbody diffuser and enlarged hood vents for efficient engine cooling.

 

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Indulge in a Fiesta of Flavours at Canada’s Largest Latin Themed Street Festival TD Salsa on St. Clair

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TORONTO, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This weekend, experience the best of all things Latino while indulging in authentic culinary delights at the 12th annual FREE TD Salsa on St. Clair, the main event of the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival.

St. Clair Ave West will be transformed into a tantalizing marketplace of Latin favourites for all to enjoy including pupusas, arepas, empanadas, and churros.  The wide array of Latin American delicacies, paired with the sizzling music, and all-day family fiesta lures hundreds of thousands of visitors, foodies and culture aficionados from near and far each year to satisfy their Latino cravings.

Indulge in the fiery flavours of Canada’s hottest street festival at the TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival on Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10thIt’s going to be…¡CALIENTE!

Click here for the Savory TD Salsa on St. Clair Festival Food Lineup and be sure to bring your appetite.

For a full calendar of TD Salsa in Toronto Festival events go to SalsainToronto.com

TD Salsa in Toronto Festival Week: June 30thJuly 17th 
TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival: July 9th and 10th

The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival and TD Salsa on St Clair are supported by the Hillcrest Village BIA and is produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated Not-for-Profit organization.

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Marisa Ciarlitto | VP Marketing

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About TD Salsa In Toronto Festival
One of the largest Latino-themed cultural celebrations in Canada, TD Salsa in Toronto Festival spans over a three week period (June 30thJuly 17th 2016) and features mucho music, dance, food and family fun. What started as a local two-day event (Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival) in 2005, has grown into a nationally recognized celebration that attracts hundreds of thousands of salsa lovers from near and far.  The TD Salsa in Toronto Festival and TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival are produced by the Canadian Salsa Festivals Project, a federally incorporated Not-for-Profit organization.

About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (“TD” or the “Bank”). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves more than 24 million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail, including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world’s leading online financial services firms, with approximately 10.7 million active online and mobile customers. TD had CDN$1.1 trillion in assets on April 30, 2016. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol “TD” on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

About TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival
TLN Telelatino, the Hillcrest Village BIA, and the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival present the 12th Annual TD Salsa on St. Clair, Canada’s hottest street festival. TD Salsa on St. Clair has grown from a local event to a nationally recognized celebration that has attracted hundreds of thousands of salsa lovers from near and far to the streets of mid-town Toronto since its launch in 2005. TD Salsa on St. Clair is bigger and better than ever and is the main event capping off the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival. Inspired by Miami’s famous “Calle Ocho” festival, the July 9 & 10 “Salsa on St. Clair” weekend is an annual FREE celebration that transforms a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West (from Winona Dr. to Christie St.) into a showcase of Canada’s biggest salsa party featuring live music, dance lessons, Latin food and family fun!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Raises 2 Million Dollars For Charity Through Charity Network Fundraising Platforms

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LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Prizeo and Charitybuzz , part of the Charity Network, – and Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner  Lin-Manuel Miranda announced that the campaigns to win Hamilton tickets have raised $2 million for charity, the majority of which will benefit the Hispanic Federation, a non-profit organization that uplifts millions of Hispanic children, youth and families locally and nationally. As an online giving platform that enables those at any income level the ability to participate and give, the Prizeo “Your Shot” experience allowed fans to donate as little as $10 for a chance to win tickets to see Miranda’s last performance as Hamilton on July 9th and to attend the wrap party as his guest. Fans were also able to bid on tickets to Miranda’s last performance through Charitybuzz brining the impressive cumulative total funds raised to over $2 million.

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“You put money towards a good cause and look what came back!  We did it together, and here we are,” Lin-Manuel Miranda told one of the excited winners. “You’re going to come with us.  You’re going to come to the last show, you’re going to come to the party after!  It’s all happening.”

Hamilton has been one of the most successful campaigns to date run through the Charity Network, which was launched by Todd Wagner in March 2016. The Charity Network provides a one-stop shop for brands, celebrities, and nonprofits launching fundraising and awareness campaigns. Each platform within the Charity Network is an established leader in its own field: Charitybuzz in online charity auctions, Prizeo in sweepstakes and experiences, and Chideo in cause and entertainment content. Today, the three fundraising giants work together to offer an unparalleled and customizable “menu” of resources to raise funds and awareness for charity.

“The Hamilton campaign is an excellent example of the work the Charity Network can do to help influential and talented celebrities like Lin-Manuel Miranda leverage awareness and raise funds for causes close to their hearts,” Todd Wagner, founder and chairman of the Charity Network said. “We are so proud to work with and celebrate not only his success with Hamilton, but also to help champion the work that Hispanic Federation is able to do.”

Winners of the Prizeo experience were announced on the Prizeo website on July 2nd.

About The Charity Network
The Charity Network harnesses the power of celebrity, technology, and media to raise awareness and funds for some of the world’s toughest challenges. With a mission to complement traditional fundraising models and help charities transition from analog to digital, the Charity Network has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for causes across the globe. Launched in 2016 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Todd Wagner, the Charity Network is the parent company to three top digital fundraising platforms: Chideo, Prizeo, and Charitybuzz. Each platform is a leader in its own field: Charitybuzz in online charity auctions, Prizeo in online sweepstakes and experiences, and Chideo in cause and entertainment content. These three consumer-facing platforms, all working in tandem, reach a broad and diverse group of donors from millennials to baby boomers through a network of syndicated partners including Sinclair Broadcast Group, Tribune Company, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Twitter, Delta Airlines and more.  Together with its partners the Charity Network can amplify a cause message to over 80% of US TV households.

In addition to its consumer platforms, the Charity Network provides a full range of services to help celebrities, charities and brands customize their cause messages through the CN Solutions team of digital giving experts. To learn more please visit: www.charitynetwork.com.

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Farruko To Headline Miller Lite® Conciertos Originales In Miami

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Farruko to headline Miller Lite Conciertos Originales

CHICAGO, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miller Lite is bringing its Conciertos Originales music series back to Miami, offering a free concert experience to people 21 and over that features some of the biggest Latin artists. Determined to top last year’s success, The Original Light Beer will bring an acclaimed reggaeton artist that is taking the Latin urban music scene by storm: Farruko. The reggaeton star will take the stage of the iconic Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater on July 13.

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The most gold-medaled beer will kick off its concert series in July with Farruko, an artist who continues to have a strong hold on the Latin music charts with hits like “Obsesionado” and “Passion Whine.” With two Latin GRAMMY® nominations under his belt, the Puerto Rican singer and songwriter recently took his Visionary World Tour to Europe and will be making his way back to the U.S. in time for his Conciertos Originales performance.

“Conciertos Originales offers Latin artists a platform to give our fans an authentic, free music experience,” said Farruko. “I’m honored to join an iconic beer like Miller Lite in bringing a concert series that is setting the standard for Latin entertainment this summer.”

Entry to the concert will be free of charge and on a first-come, first-served basis for those 21 and over. The event will offer VIP entry and opportunities to meet-and-greet the headlining artist.

For more information on Conciertos Originales and for future concerts, visit millerlite.com/conciertos.

About Miller Brewing Company
Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick J. Miller when he purchased the Plank Road Brewery in Milwaukee, a city he chose as the best place for a brewery given its access to great water. Miller Lite, the original great-tasting light pilsner beer, (MillerLite.com, Facebook.com/MillerLite, @MillerLite on Twitter, YouTube.com/MillerLite) was introduced nationally in 1975 and is among the top-five selling beers in the United States. The brewery’s oldest enduring beer is Miller High Life (MillerHighLife.com, Facebook.com/MillerHighLife, @MillerHighLife on Twitter). Known as the Champagne of Beers, it was introduced in 1903 and still is brewed with the same yeast strain that Miller carried in his pocket from Germany. Miller Genuine Draft (MGD.com, Facebook.com/MillerGenuineDraft, @Miller_Global on Twitter), introduced in 1986, is the original cold-filtered, packaged draft beer. Miller Brewing Company operates in the United States and Puerto Rico as part of MillerCoors, a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at Facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Program Times for Republican National Convention

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CLEVELAND, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the 2016 Republican National Convention approaches, it is time to announce the session times for the week of July 18-21. For over a year, GOP Convention staff has been hard at work preparing for 50,000 guests, including 15,000 media and nearly 5,000 delegates, to arrive in Cleveland. The Convention’s production team, led by Phil Alongi and with years of news and television experience, has been hard at work planning every detail of this year’s program. Today, we’re just 12 days from kick off and very excited. See the latest time lapse video of our build out.

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“Planning is in its final stages with only 12 days remaining until the gavel falls here in Cleveland signaling the start of the 2016 Republican National Convention,” said Convention CEO Jeff Larson. “We’re excited to share all of the preparations and improvements we’ve made here in Cleveland with the thousands who are coming here for the Convention. All of the hard work that our team has been doing for nearly two years will come to fruition in a great week of programming.”

Each session will feature a unique slate of votes and speakers, those details to be released soon. Please see below for a full list of session start times:

  • Monday, July 18th1:00 PM Start Time
  • Tuesday, July 19th5:30 PM Start Time
  • Wednesday, July 20th7:00 PM Start Time
  • Thursday, July 21st7:30 PM Start Time

CONTACT: [email protected]

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Quick Quack Car Wash Celebrates Cathedral City Location Acquisition And Grand Re-Opening With Ten Days Of Free Car Washes

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Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Cathedral City Quick Quack Car Wash with 10 Days of Free Car Washes. July 12 -21

CATHEDRAL CITY, California, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Quick Quack Car Wash, a Roseville, California based company, has announced the first of three car wash acquisitions to be remodeled and rebranded as Quick Quack Car Wash in the Coachella Valley. The first location at 68279 E. Palm Canyon Road (Highway 111) in Cathedral City will be giving away free car washes for ten days to celebrate its grand re-opening on July 12th through July 21st. The car wash is open daily from 7 am to 9 pm.

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The two other locations to be converted to Quick Quack branded exterior-only, express car washes over the next few months are located in Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Quick Quack also plans to expand its presence in the valley by building several additional car wash locations in the next few years. Quick Quack also operates car wash locations in Northern California, Texas and Colorado.

“We are thrilled to bring Quick Quack Car Wash to the valley,” said Jason Johnson, CEO of Quick Quack Car Wash. “We take pride in providing a fast, clean and fun exterior car wash experience that turns customers into raving fans.”

Aside from the big yellow duck named Quackals, Quick Quack Car Wash is best known for its unlimited “wash all you want” car wash memberships and free vacuums.

Quick Quack Car Wash has a record of sponsoring local events and athletic programs as well as contributing to community groups’ fundraising efforts. Quick Quack is regularly named the favorite or best car wash in the areas where they operate. Quick Quack has also been recognized and honored for sustainable business practices and water conservation.

About Quick Quack Car Wash
Quick Quack Car Wash has 25 locations in California, Texas and Colorado. The Quick Quack Car Wash concept grew out of a desire to get cars clean using the best technology and to do it extremely fast. Fully automated and computerized, the high-quality and environmentally-friendly car washing system uses soft cloth and filtered, recycled water. The customer stays in their vehicle while being automatically guided through the car wash where the vehicle is soaked, soaped, washed, polished, rinsed with spot-free water, and dried, all in a matter of minutes. More information is available online at www.DontDriveDirty.com.

Contact:  
Travis Kimball
Quick Quack Car Wash
916-256-2384
[email protected]  

(Español) La FDA aprueba el primer estent absorbible para tratar las cardiopatías isquémicas

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