Wash Me, Please
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s definitely time to clean your car if someone writes “wash me” on your vehicle. Even if your car hasn’t reached that point, a good cleaning of the inside and outside prevents the buildup of damaging chemicals and dirt, reduces the potential for rust from road salt and helps ensure proper visibility needed for safe driving, according to the non-profit Car Care Council.
To get started, remove any clutter from inside the car, including items that have accumulated in the trunk that can add extra weight and reduce fuel efficiency. The next step is to thoroughly clean and vacuum the interior and wash the windows.
When washing the outside, include the tires, wheels, underside and fenders to eliminate any road salt or grime. Wheels and tires should be cleaned with a mitt other than the one used to wash the body. This will avoid contaminating the vehicle’s paint with debris from the wheels and tires.
The vehicle should be washed in the shade and with a product sold specifically for cars. The council recommends washing one section at a time, thoroughly rinsing away the soap as you go. Work your way down toward the front, sides and rear of the vehicle. Clean the fenders and bumpers last since they will have the most dirt and grime that can contaminate the wash mitt.
The car should get a final rinse by removing the spray nozzle from the hose and letting the water cascade down the surfaces of the vehicle. To avoid water spots, dry the vehicle with a chamois or other product made for drying.
The last step is to wax the car according to the manufacturer’s instructions for application. Waxing should be done out of direct sunlight and every six months. It goes a long way toward protecting the vehicle’s finish and makes subsequent washes easier.
If you identified any stone chips, rust or other problem spots while washing your vehicle, the council suggests having these taken care of immediately to prevent further damage.
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 80-page Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.
NBC UNIVERSO Upfront 2016 Announces The Return Of Their Original Scripted Series, “El Vato” Season 2, Starring Regional Mexican Singer, El Dasa
NEW YORK, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, today announced the return of the network’s first original scripted series created for the U.S. Hispanic market, “El Vato” Season 2, starring regional Mexican singer, El Dasa during Upfront week. The 13 episode-long dramedy produced by Endemol Shine Latino and Boomdog is set to premiere in 2017.
“As we continue to establish our brand and to redefine Hispanic media, we are working on elevating Spanish language content and breaking boundaries to present our viewers quality programming,” expressed Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production, NBC UNIVERSO. “El Vato’s aspirational story has captivated our audience and we are thrilled to renew our first original scripted series for a second season.”
In the first season, viewers get to know El Vato and his friends as they navigate life in Los Angeles after landing a once-in-a-lifetime record deal. With temptations at every turn El Vato and his friends struggle to keep the dream alive of making it in the cutthroat music industry. In the second season, the series will follow El Vato as he continues his search for stardom in the US but gets side tracked by his inner demons and unexpected hurdles of the music industry.
In addition to the renewal of the original scripted series “El Vato”, NBC UNIVERSO announced the following upcoming entertainment premieres which include a mix of new realities and the return of the number one show in the United States in Spanish at the NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises press breakfast Thursday, May 12th.
NBC UNIVERSO PROGRAMMING
HIT SERIES
“The Walking Dead” – Season 3 (produced by AMC Studios)
The survivors led by police officer Rick Grimes take refuge in a prison and attempt to set up a permanent camp. They have faced zombie hordes, insurmountable hardships, and beat unbelievable odds, but in the epic third season of ‘The Walking Dead,’ Rick and his group face their most terrifying foe yet. As the leader of a Utopian-like society called Woodbury, The Governor (David Morrissey) seems to be a good and generous leader at first, but it’s not long before his twisted, sadistic side is uncovered and the group finds themselves scrambling for their lives. The season also marks the arrival of fan-favorite Michonne (Danai Gurira), and some of the most shocking moments in the show’s history.
REALITY SERIES
“The Riveras” (produced by Blank Paige Productions)
The Riveras are Mexican Regional Music’s most beloved family but you’ve never seen them like this. See Chiquis and her younger siblings step up and pull together, to raise each other with humor, love and go for their biggest dreams.
“Zapata Justice” (produced by Atlas Media)
Set in a Texas border town, ZAPATA JUSTICE follows the Mexican-American members of the small town’s Sheriff’s Department as they fight to protect their own from dangerous criminal activity.
ORIGINAL SCRIPTED SERIES
“El Vato” – Season 2 (produced by Endemol Shine Latino and Boomdog)
In the second season, we follow El Vato as he continues his search for stardom in the US but gets side tracked by his inner demons and unexpected hurdles of the music industry. Series features Regional Mexican singer El Dasa.
To learn more about El Vato and its cast visit: https://www.facebook.com/ElVato.
NBC UNIVERSO is currently available to 40 million households across the U.S. The network is telecast in HD nationwide on DirecTV; Western U.S. markets served by Comcast Xfinity TV; throughout Bright House Networks’ cable television footprint; and select Cox Communications markets.
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.
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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Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, J. Cole, Martin Garrix, Fetty Wap To Headline 2nd Annual Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival
NEW YORK, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, J. Cole, Martin Garrix and Fetty Wap will headline the second annual Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival that will also feature special performances by Audien, AWOLNATION, Sleigh Bells, Rae Sremmurd, Desiigner, Timeflies, Madeon, Marshmello, Wale, Nervo and more. The highly anticipated festival, produced by Billboard, the leading global destination for charts, news, trends and innovations in music, in partnership with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, will bring together some of the biggest chart-topping artists on August 20 and 21 at New York’s Nikon at Jones Beach Theater and surrounding beach areas for a weekend of epic music performances. More than 40 of today’s hottest hitmakers along with exciting breakthrough artists will perform on one of the festival’s three stages. A full line-up is below with more artists to be announced soon. For the latest festival news and line-up information, fans should visit www.billboard.com/hot100fest
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The Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival is presented by L’Oréal Paris Féria, MasterCard, The Patch by SOUR PATCH KIDS, and W Hotels Worldwide. Citi® MasterCard® cardholders will have access to an exclusive pre-sale, presented by MasterCard, beginning Wednesday May 18 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. Limited quantity of two-day tickets will be $75 during the pre-sale. Tickets for the general public go on sale May 21 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at www.livenation.com.
Last year, the Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival shattered attendance records for Nikon at Jones Beach Theater attracting over 40,000 fans during the festival’s inaugural weekend. Billboard and Live Nation promise fans yet another incredible festival in 2016 with some of the biggest chart-topping artists of the year converging on Jones Beach for a massive weekend of live music and entertainment. Collectively, the festival lineup has earned 81 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and have sold a combined 80 million albums and songs in the U.S., according to Nielsen Music. They also represent some of this generation’s biggest social media influencers, with a massive fan following across Twitter, Facebook and other platforms.
This year’s event will bring together dozens of Billboard-charting artists spanning multiple genres, from pop and rock to R&B and dance for one of the most electrifying and diverse festivals this summer.
2016 Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival Line-Up
Ariana Grande, Calvin Harris, J. Cole, Martin Garrix, Fetty Wap
Audien, AWOLNATION, Brooke Eden, Cheat Codes, CID, Coleman Hell, Desiigner, Elephante, Eryn Allen Kane, Futuristic, Gryffin, Hayley Kiyoko, Haywyre, Hippie Sabotage, Jasiah and The Bonnevilles, Jillionaire, Lost Kings, Madeintyo, Madeon, Marshmello, Monty, Moon Taxi, Nervo, Niykee Heaton, Paper Diamond, Prince Fox, Quinn XCII, Rachel Platten, Rae Sremmurd, Ryos, Skizzy Mars, Sleigh Bells, Team EZY, Timeflies, Wale, William Singe, and more to be announced soon.
Join the Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival conversation by using #hot100fest.
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About Billboard
Billboard is the world’s most influential music brand, built on the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres. The Billboard charts define success in music. From the iconic Billboard magazine to Billboard.com, the ultimate consumer-facing destination for millions of passionate music fans, to the industry’s most elite conference series and influencer events including the Power 100 and Women in Music – the Billboard brand has unmatched authority among fans, artists and the industry alike. Billboard was named the leading U.S. brand on Twitter, surpassing the NFL, ESPN, BuzzFeed and MTV, with 6.1 million engaged actions in Q3 2015, and named an overall Top 10 U.S. Media Publisher in December 2015 with 11.8 million social actions. Billboard has a social media footprint of 10.6 million social followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Billboard magazine has scored major news-generating covers recently including Nicki Minaj, Lana Del Rey, Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. In December 2015, the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, which honored Lady Gaga as Woman of the Year, was presented to a mass audience for the first time via Lifetime, the exclusive broadcast partner.
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.
Second Generation Automated Acura RLX Development Vehicle Revealed in California
TORRANCE, California, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura has revealed its second generation automated development vehicle in California, a modified version of the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD™ luxury performance sedan. The RLX has been fitted with a new suite of radar, Lidar, camera and GPS sensors, complemented by higher performance CPUs and GPUs, and improved cabling, heat management and circuitry. These enhancements have been combined with new, more intelligent software algorithms to support more complex testing scenarios.
The development vehicle is designed to achieve high reliability by fusing overlapping information together from various sensors. This concept, known as sensor fusion, allows test engineers to validate information from each signal with a higher degree of accuracy than can be obtained from any one of the sensors independently. For example, the vehicle’s radar sensors are adept at detecting the relative position and velocity of off-board objects with pinpoint accuracy, while the camera system is best suited to help detect and identify objects based on size and shape. This same concept is applied in the AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive suite available on all model year 2016 Acura sedans and SUVs.
The vehicle will be tested by Honda Research Institute USA at GoMentum Station, a 5,000-acre automated and connected vehicle proving ground in the San Francisco Bay Area. GoMentum Station contains 20-miles of paved, city-like roadway grids, buildings and other urban infrastructure, providing a realistic environment that will help accelerate the development of automated and connected vehicle technologies. This testing program is aligned with the company’s goal to introduce automated driving technologies around 2020.
About Acura Active Safety
Safety performance has been a core element of Acura’s commitment to excellence since the brand was founded three decades ago. All model year 2016 Acura sedans and SUVs are available with AcuraWatch™, one of the most advanced suites of safety and driver-assistive technologies in the class. AcuraWatch includes Adaptive Cruise Control, a Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation and a Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (an AEB technology) with pedestrian-sensing capability.
About Honda Research Institute USA
Honda Research Institute USA (HRI-US) conducts research in the areas of computer and materials science, and develops strategic partnerships with public and private institutions to foster innovation. HRI-US was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley. Learn more at http://www.honda-ri.com/HRI_Us/
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Lights, Camera, Action… The All-New Prius Lights Up People En Español’s Annual Los 50 Mas Bellos
NEW YORK, May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new Toyota Prius lit up the world’s most beautiful and famous Latino celebrities on the red carpet last night during People en Español’s 20th annual Los 50 Mas Bellos event, held at the trendy New York City venue Espace.
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Toyota helped the stars shine their brightest with its Prius Spotlight Cam — a unique glam cam experience that provided a perfectly illuminated setting to capture photos of A-listers at the extravaganza. The installation used LED lighting found in the 2016 Prius to provide dramatic, yet efficient lighting that showcased the night’s amazing styles.
Toyota celebrity partners William Valdés, actor and a co-host of Univision’s morning show “Despierta America,” Galilea Montijo, Mexican actress and TV presenter, along with social media famous photographer Bryant Eslava, took the Spotlight Cam for a ride to capture fun and beautiful images on the red carpet. Follow @ToyotaLatino on Facebook and Twitter to view the photographs and red carpet Spotlight Cam action. Photos will also be featured on www.peopleenespanol.com.
“Toyota was delighted to once again partner with People en Español for a fabulous event featuring some of today’s top Latino stars,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president, marketing at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “This year, our focus was squarely on the all-new Prius and we created an exhilarating experience for guests that highlighted the attributes of this Prius that set it apart from previous generations – new lighting, a stylish design and advanced technology.”
Keeping with the evening’s theme of the seven indulgences, Toyota created an additional event activation using projection mapping technology applied on the all-new Prius. During this activation, guests experienced a series of stories that came to life on the vehicle each culminating in a visual experience that left guests feeling envious and tempted by the all-new Prius.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 30 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.5 million in the U.S.) in 2015 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.
Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.
Quotes from NGO Official Sean Callahan Ahead of May Global Summits
BALTIMORE, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ahead of the World Humanitarian and the G-7 summits this month, Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Chief Operating Officer, Sean Callahan, urges cooperation among governments to immediately address the issues, including conflict, that cause and prolong human suffering.
The United Nations World Humanitarian Summit, billed as a “global call to action,” asks governments, donors and humanitarian actors to make clear commitments to actions that will strengthen our response to emergencies and protracted crises. At the G-7 summit a few days later, some of the richest countries in the world will wrestle with issues ranging from the Syrian refugee crisis to the crisis in Ukraine.
Sean Callahan will be at the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) and says:
“The World Humanitarian Summit will only be successful if governments and the U.N. show the political will to find meaningful solutions to long-term crises, including a negotiated end to the Syrian conflict. They need to come to the table with real commitments. Humanitarian commitments are great, but they’re not enough.”
“Key components of the humanitarian system are missing. We must push our leaders to show the political and moral will needed to address the man-made causes behind some of the world’s biggest disasters.”
“Certainly people are suffering and need help right now, but what they really need is an end to the reasons that they are suffering. That doesn’t mean stopping storms or earthquakes, it means stopping wars, ending climate change, eliminating corruption and fostering good governance.”
CRS joins a network of U.S. organizations making special commitments at the WHS through the InterAction alliance. CRS’ commitments include a number of key components aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian response.
“Investing in the ability of local organizations and strengthening their readiness to respond will be a game changer for how we deliver humanitarian assistance – in a way that fosters resilience on a much greater scale.”
“Currently, 60 million people are displaced because of conflict and persecution – the highest number in recorded history. Millions more are affected by natural disasters every year. While U.S. government funding for humanitarian assistance has steadily increased over time, it still hasn’t kept pace with increasing needs. The U.S. government needs to robustly fund programs that help communities to be better prepared and able to respond when disaster strikes.”
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. The agency alleviates suffering and provides assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. For more information, visit www.crs.org or www.crsespanol.org and follow Catholic Relief Services on social media: Facebook, Twitter at @CatholicRelief, @CRSnews and @CRSnoticias, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
