100th Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Race Car Sold

June 22, 2016

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, Calif., June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While production street cars are produced in the hundreds per day, race cars are typically handcrafted one-at-a-time, over many months. The new Mazda MX-5 Cup race car hit a significant milestone this week with the 100^th car ordered. More than 70 have been delivered in less than seven months.

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More than 40 Cup cars are competing in the Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. While the MX-5 Cup teams were competing at Road America this past weekend, the 100^th order came in, this one from the Monticello Motor Club (MMC), the world’s premier private race track and country club located 90 minutes from New York City. MMC currently boasts the largest fleet of MX-5 Cup cars, and has its own member race series utilizing the MX-5. The 100^th car is scheduled to be delivered in August and will be added to MMC’s fleet of rental race cars available to its members.

John Doonan, director of motorsports, Mazda North American Operations noted that, “When we announced this program, we set our target at 50 cars in the U.S. in 2016. To double that goal in less than a year is a huge endorsement by our customers that they see this car as the best value in sports car racing today. We’re thrilled that the growing market for track day cars is seeing the MX-5 Cup car as an ideal purchase.”

The MX-5 Cup cars start as complete MX-5 road cars from the Mazda Hiroshima, Japan factory before being transported to engineering development partner Long Road Racing in Statesville, North Carolina for the final assembly into a race car. The process includes the removal of the convertible top and the installation of a full roll cage. More than 200 motorsports-specific parts are added to the car while the engine is a stock, sealed Mazda SKYACTIV 2.0 Liter.

Program Milestones
Nov 4, 2014	Global MX-5 Cup announced at 2014 SEMA Show.
April 30, 2015	Public testing of MX-5 Cup prototypes begins.
Oct 1, 2015	Price announcement of $53,000 made. First orders received.
Nov 2, 2015	Production begins.
Nov 21, 2015	First production car completed.
Dec 5-6, 2015	First four production cars compete in the Thunderhill 25 Hour race, collectively completing the equivalent of 133 MX-5 Cup 45-minute races in one weekend.
Feb 3, 2016	BFGoodrich Tires and RAYS Engineering announced as partners.
April 29, 2016	Forty cars take the green flag at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the season opening race of the 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. Patrick Gallagher earned the distinction of becoming the first ever Global MX-5 Cup race winner.
June 17, 2016	100^th Car Ordered.

The Battery Tender MX-5 Cup 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.

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.

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HITN-TV to Debut ‘The Great Fallacy,’ a Documentary about the Crisis in Puerto Rico

June 22, 2016

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BROOKLYN, New York, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN), a Pay TV network dedicated to offering content relevant to Spanish-speaking audiences in the US and Puerto Rico, will premiere for the first time in U.S. Cable TV history, the documentary ‘La Gran Falacia‘ (The Great Fallacy) this Sunday, June 26.

‘La Gran Falacia‘ is the first documentary by a television network dedicated to analyzing the current political, economic and social situation in Puerto Rico. It features exclusive interviews with leading historians and politicians, who examine the island’s recent history and explore possible solutions to the crisis.

Among the important issues addressed are Puerto Rico’s default on its public debt and the island’s complicated legal status as a commonwealth of the United States, which obliges it to comply with US economic regulations but prevents it from declaring an orderly bankruptcy, much less pursue a financial bailout.

“HITN-TV is pleased to present the premiere of this important documentary about the situation in Puerto Rico and the debate in Congress to determine the island’s economic future,” HITN-TV General Manager Eric Turpin remarked.

Under the slogan “every nation is responsible for its own destiny,” the documentary aims to inform and raise awareness of the issues while urging Puerto Ricans to stay strong in the face of crisis.

‘La Gran Falacia’ was produced by Paco Vázquez and directed by Paco Vázquez, Teresa Velez and Felo DeBoriken.

It will premiere on HITN-TV Sunday, June 26 at 9:00 pm, ET / 6:00 pm PT. To learn more about the documentary, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cqI4TdbD-I https://www.facebook.com/Jibaro-Media-Group-400539839986703/info/?tab=page_info.

For more information about The Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network (HITN, Inc.), please visit: http://www.hitn.org/en/about-us.

What: HITN-TV to Debut ‘The Great Fallacy,’ a Documentary about the Crisis in Puerto Rico

When: June 26, 2016

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

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(Español) Cómo lidiar con la pérdida de la memoria

June 22, 2016

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Celebrate Your Journey & Never Stop Growing With Carol’s Daughter

June 22, 2016

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NEW YORK, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last year, Carol’s Daughter introduced the #BornandMade campaign, a movement that took beauties across the world by storm! With more than 100K stories shared within 48 hours, it became the #1 trending hashtag on Instagram, and earned the beauty brand an esteemed Shorty Award.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7863251-carols-daughter-bornandmade/

Never Stop Growing

#BornandMade 2.0 is taking our stories to the next level, by asking women everywhere to rise up and speak about their powerful journeys – the stories that make them unique, passionate and fearless.

You become the narrator of your own journey.

“You can’t let people write your story for you. You are the author,” says Carol’s Daughter Founder Lisa Price

Lisa’s story of passion started in her Brooklyn kitchen more than 23 years ago, and today, she’s still growing! Her beauty products – made with natural ingredients and lots of love – can now be found in stores nationwide!

Your Story Matters

The campaign’s new journey starts with Carol’s Daughter introducing Grammy-nominated singer Andra Day as the voice along with Orange Is the New Black actress Dascha Polanco, and model Nazanin Mandi. This lineup of independent women, from all walks of life, tell their stories in a series of uplifting videos. Then, fans will have the chance to share their own journeys on fun, animated gifs that highlight who they are #BornandMade to be in 3 simple steps! These personalized images are created on BornandMade.com and shared across all social media platforms.

The Movement’s Journey

#BornandMade began when Carol’s Daughter Founder Lisa Price and I Am That Girl Co-Founder Emily Greener teamed up to grow I Am That Girl’s mission: to love, express, and inspire girls to be exactly who they want to be, not who they’re “supposed” to be.

Celebrating Carol’s Daughter’s authentic story, “Born in Brooklyn. Made With Love,” this movement continues to build a diverse community of women with stronger voices.

Learn more and become part of the movement today at BornAndMade.com!

Born in Brooklyn. Made With Love

In 1993, encouraged by my mother, Carol, I began creating high-quality products made with love in my Brooklyn kitchen. As family and friends experienced how these products transformed their hair and skin, I knew that I was on to something good. I needed a name for my company, so I made a list of everything I was and everything I wanted to be, and I realized the most special thing that I am is Lisa, Carol’s Daughter. — Lisa Price, Carol’s Daughter Founder

The #BornandMade campaign includes some of the brand’s most-loved product lines, like the Hair Milk Collection, the Black Vanilla Collection, the Hairdress Collection, Almond Cookie Body Collection and more. They are available at Target, CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, Sally Beauty and more, as well as CarolsDaughter.com.

(Español) MoneyGram conecta clientes con más de 2,000 millones de cuentas en todo el planeta

June 22, 2016

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New York Review of Books: “The Undermining of American Charity”

June 22, 2016

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Boston College Law School Professor Ray Madoff and philanthropist Lewis B. Cullman say American charity is being undermined by rise of donor-advised funds

NEW YORK, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In “The Undermining of American Charity,” an eye-opening essay in the newest issue of the New York Review of Books, philanthropist Lewis B. Cullman and Boston College Law School professor Ray D. Madoff are “alarmed” that traditional American charitable giving is being displaced by the rise of commercial donor-advised funds (DAFs), “undermining our nation’s highest philanthropic ideals.”

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To read the complete essay, go to: www.nybooks.com/articles/2016/07/14/the-undermining-of-american-charity/ .

Financial institutions like Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, Goldman Sachs and others have created charitable organizations for the purpose of holding donations, awaiting donors’ instructions for eventual charitable distribution. These donations provide maximum tax benefits for donors and management fees for the financial industry, but are subject to no further requirements for their distribution to charity. Unbeknownst to most Americans, these “charitable middlemen” are among the most popular charities in the U.S, having received almost $20 billion in 2014 alone (the most recent year for which statistics are available).

The rise of commercial DAFs is a “bad deal for society,” say the authors. According to the most recent annual statistics from the IRS (2012), the overall DAF payout rate is only 7.2 percent – and 22 percent of sponsoring organizations distributed nothing at all. (Although commercial DAF sponsors like to tout a high payout rate, they do not generally use the same method as IRS statisticians.) Cullman and Madoff call on Congress to require donor-advised funds to be distributed within a reasonable amount of time, instead of being allowed to be held for a “someday” future date.

Mr. Cullman, 97, has given away over 90 percent of his fortune – $500 million over the past two decades – and has been a vocal critic of private foundations and DAFs. Ms. Madoff – named “Philanthropy Critic of the Year” by website Inside Philanthropy in January 2016 – is a frequent critic of tax rules that benefit donors and sponsors, but not charities. “The Undermining of American Charity” appears in the July 14 edition of New York Review of Books, published online and mailed to print subscribers on June 21.

For more information – Lewis B. Cullman: www.lewiscullman.com . Ray Madoff: www.bc.edu/schools/law/fac-staff/deans-faculty/madoffr.html . New York Review of Books: www.nybooks.com .

To speak with the co-authors, please contact Michael Shepley at 917-907-2677 or email [email protected]

Get Ready to Rock Out! NBC UNIVERSO Premieres the Hit Reality Series, “Lucky Ladies,” on Thursday, June 23 at 9PM ET/8C

June 22, 2016

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MIAMI, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel announces the exclusive premiere of the series, “Lucky Ladies,” on Thursday, June 23^rd at 9PM ET/8C. To view a sneak peek, click here.

“Lucky Ladies,” follows the wives, and one daughter, of Mexico’s rock royalty and gives viewers a backstage pass into their lives of glitz and glamour. However, living with these famous musicians brings challenges of its own, as the ladies deal with the constant presence of groupies, putting their own careers on hold and long periods of loneliness due to crazy touring schedules. The series looks at the lows and highs in the extraordinary lives of the first women of rock and roll.

To learn more about “Lucky Ladies” and its cast visit: https://www.facebook.com/NBCUNIVERSO. Catch up on episodes of “Lucky Ladies” by visiting http://www.nbcuniverso.com/now.

To find NBC UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra for the NBC UNIVERSO channel number on your local cable TV listings.

ABOUT NBC UNIVERSO:
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, bringing edgy programming and the world’s top sports franchises to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL, Premier League and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with hit series, blockbuster movies, music, and must-see live events on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com).

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Breyers® Ice Cream Celebrates 150 Years

June 22, 2016

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Breyers(R) Ice Cream Celebrates 150 Years

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Breyers, the oldest nationally available ice cream brand in the United States and maker of America’s No. 1 vanilla ice cream, is celebrating its 150^th birthday this year.

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This is a milestone that few brands have reached and Breyers is celebrating with a birthday bash in Madison Square Park today, Wednesday, June 22. Additionally, the brand has introduced a new variety, Breyers Ice Cream Cake, as well as partnered with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and his wife, actress Lindsay Price Stone, to create recipes that bring families together in the kitchen and celebrate moments with Breyers all year long.

150^th Birthday Party
Today, families are invited to celebrate the brand’s 150^th birthday in Madison Square Park (located at 23^rd to 26^th Streets between Fifth and Madison Avenues). Between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., families will have the opportunity to walk through a discovery tour in a life-size Breyers carton and learn about the brand’s history, as well as indulge in free (while supplies last) Breyers ice cream – made with fresh cream, sugar and milk for 150 years.

Grammy Award winning singer / songwriter and actress Kelly Rowland, GIRLS star Allison Williams and star of Jane the Virgin and Broadway’s Chicago, Jaime Camil, will join the festivities at 12:30 p.m.

“We are thrilled to celebrate 150 years of Breyers with families in Madison Square Park today,” said Nick Soukas, director of ice cream at Unilever. “We’re extremely proud of our heritage, which started with William A. Breyer hand-cranking his first gallon of ice cream at his home in 1866. While we have come a long way since then, one thing has remained the same – our commitment to use high-quality ingredients, like milk and cream from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones* and sustainably farmed vanilla beans.”

Partnership with Curtis Stone and Lindsay Price Stone
The party doesn’t end there! Breyers has also partnered with award-winning celebrity chef Curtis Stone and his wife, actress Lindsay Price Stone, to create 12 recipes using Breyers Natural Vanilla, inspired by seasonal ingredients for every month of the year.

From January’s recipe featuring Fortune Cookies and Natural Vanilla Ice Cream with Mandarins and Oranges to December’s Spicy Hot Chocolate Floats, families have a way to celebrate with Breyers all year long. All of Curtis and Lindsay’s 12 recipes featuring Breyers Natural Vanilla can be found on Breyers.com.

New Breyers Ice Cream Cake Variety
To bring the party to freezers across the country, Breyers has launched a new variety, Breyers Ice Cream Cake. The new flavor features Breyers Chocolate Ice Cream and loads of chocolatey crunchies, sandwiched between Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream.

*Suppliers of other ingredients such as cookies, candies & sauces may not be able to make this claim. The FDA states that no significant difference has been shown between dairy derived from rBST-treated and non-rBST-treated cows.

About Breyers^®
For 150 years, consumers have enjoyed the great taste of Breyers^® products, available in over 50 delicious varieties, including Natural Vanilla, which is America’s No. 1 vanilla ice cream, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Peanut Butter and Natural Strawberry. Breyers^® products are available in grocery stores nationwide for the suggested retail price of $3.99 – $5.99.

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $8.5 billion in sales in 2015.

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) commits to:

Decoupling growth from environmental impact.
Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being.
Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
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Puerto Rico General Obligation Bondholders Release New Proposal for Consensual Deal on GO Debt

June 21, 2016

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WASHINGTON, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Certain General Obligation (GO) Bondholders of Puerto Rico have made a new proposal to Commonwealth officials for the restructuring of Puerto Rico’s GO bonds. Under this new proposal, existing GO bonds (approximately $18 billion face amount) would be exchanged for new GO bonds at 89% of the existing face amount, and the Commonwealth’s debt service would be reduced by $2.9 billion over the first five years.

Andrew Rosenberg of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, an advisor to the GO bondholders that made this proposal, issued the following statement:

“We believe there is significant bipartisan support in Puerto Rico for this proposal, which gives ‘breathing room’ to Commonwealth leaders by deferring principal payments and reducing contractual interest rates until July of 2022. This proposal shows a clear and continued willingness on the part of GO bondholders to negotiate with the Commonwealth, and avoid an unnecessary July 1 default on General Obligation debt.”

For any media inquiries, contact Miriam Warren at [email protected], (202) 772-2186

Is Your Car Ready for a Road Trip?

June 21, 2016

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BETHESDA, Md., June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — If you are planning a road trip this summer, it’s important to remember that you shouldn’t just put gas in your car and go, says the non-profit Car Care Council. A pre-trip vehicle check can determine how road-ready your vehicle is so you can take steps to have any problems fixed before heading out for vacation.

Before you hit the road, the Car Care Council recommends a vehicle check to help avoid the inconvenience, potential safety hazards and unplanned expense of breaking down miles away from home.

Check filters and fluids, including engine oil, antifreeze/coolant, windshield washer and power steering, brake and transmission fluids. Dirty air filters can waste gas and cause the engine to lose power.
Check the hoses and belts and replace if they become cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show signs of excessive wear. These are critical to the proper functioning of the electrical system, air conditioning, power steering and the cooling system.
Check the brake system and make sure the battery connection is clean, tight and corrosion-free.
Check the tires, including tire pressure and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a vehicle’s fuel economy and uneven wear indicates a need for wheel alignment. Tires should also be checked for bulges and bald spots.
Check the engine to make sure it is delivering the best balance of power and fuel economy and produce the lowest level of emissions.
Check that the gas cap is not damaged, loose or missing to prevent gas from spilling or evaporating.

“With summer vacation season upon us, a thorough inspection of your vehicle will give you peace of mind and help make your road journey safer,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Taking a few minutes to ‘be car care aware’ will make for a less stressful and more fun adventure.”

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 copy of the council’s Car Care Guide, which is now available electronically, or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.