Disneyland Resort Offers Southern California Residents Special Prices on Tickets for a Limited Time, Beginning Jan. 6

January 6, 2016

ANAHEIM, California, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Disneyland Resort is kicking off the new year with a special ticket offer for Southern California residents, just in time to enjoy the thrilling Star Wars Season of the Force at Disneyland Park, all the nighttime excitement of the 60^th anniversary Diamond Celebration and the opening of Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters at Disney California Adventure Park.

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The Southern California Resident ticket offer provides flexible options for two or three days of magic and adventure at special prices. Available for a limited time, the offer* has four purchase options:

2-day ticket with choice of one park per day for $149
2-day Park Hopper ticket for $189
3-day ticket with choice of one park per day for $179
3-day Park Hopper ticket for $219.

Guests who choose to visit Disneyland will enjoy all the thrills of Star Wars Season of the Force, an exciting lineup of experiences that celebrate the Star Wars film saga. The lineup includes the Star Wars-themed transformation of Space Mountain into Hyperspace Mountain; new characters and a new adventure among the destinations at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction, and an exciting short film,“Star Wars: Path of the Jedi,” which relives highlights of the Star Wars films. In addition, Star Wars Launch Bay invites guests to encounter that favorite Star Wars pilot Chewbacca, visit a Star Wars-themed cantina, discover authentic replicas of film props, and more. And younglings will learn about conquering their fears in a new show, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple.

At Super Hero HQ, also in Tomorrowland, guests will learn more about some of their favorite Super Heroes and even encounter Spider-Man and Thor, in person.

After dark in Disneyland, the 60^th Anniversary Diamond Celebration comes to life with the dazzling “Paint the Night,” an all-new electrical parade, and the spectacular “Disneyland Forever” fireworks, an immersive street-to-sky experience like nothing seen before at the Disneyland Resort. The night skies light up in Disney California Adventure with the exciting “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney,” a spectacular that combines water, light, color, lasers, animation, projections and nearly 1,200 dancing fountains.

In Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will open in early 2016. On this fun, family attraction, guests will join the exciting festivities created by Luigi, a beloved character from the Disney•Pixar blockbuster “Cars” films. Luigi has invited all his cugini (cousins) from Carsoli, Italy, to visit Cars Land and demonstrate the traditional dances of their village. Park guests will hop aboard miniature Italian roadsters – in the style of micro cars — to enjoy the dance and the upbeat singing of Luigi and his cousins. The dance is precision-choreographed across what appears to be a trackless “dance floor.” Each car has its own routine, so guests will be able to enjoy different ride experiences depending on which car they board.

Beginning Jan. 6, 2016, Southern California residents will be able to experience all these attractions and entertainment, along with other beloved experiences at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks, with the special ticket offer.

The 2-day and 3-day Southern California Resident tickets are an ideal way to make unforgettable memories, and are available for a limited time. Southern California residents must purchase tickets from Jan. 6 though May 19, 2016. Tickets expire after May 26, 2016, and blockout dates apply. They can be purchased at http://Disneyland.com/flex, The Disney Stores, Vons and other retail locations, as well as any Disneyland Resort ticket booth. Guests who purchase tickets online may print their tickets at home. When purchased in advance, 3-day tickets include one Magic Morning** early entry to Disneyland Park, which provides an extra hour of play on select days before the park opens to the general public. This benefit is not available to tickets purchased at Disneyland Resort ticket booths.

For restrictions, visit http://Disneyland.com/flex. For park hours and entertainment schedules, guests may review the resort’s daily calendar at Disneyland.com.

Hotel Offers: Special hotel offers are available for guests who want to turn their Disneyland Resort visit into a getaway, including a stay in the middle of the Diamond Celebration at any of the three Disneyland Resort hotels. Guests may save up to 20 percent on premium rooms for select nights at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or the Disneyland Hotel, and up to 10 percent at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel for travel between January 3 and March 31, 2016, if booked by March 10.*** Disneyland Resort hotel guests also may enjoy Extra Magic Hour** morning admission to a Disneyland Resort theme park on applicable days (valid Theme Park ticket and active hotel room key card required for each guest).

About the Disneyland Resort The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and the reimagined Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, recently renovated, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” fun. For information on attractions and vacations at Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

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* So Cal Resident Ticket Offer:
Valid only for Southern California residents within ZIP codes 90000-93599 and Northern Baja California residents within ZIP codes 21000-22999; proof of residency is required for purchase and admission. 1-Park Per Day tickets are valid for admission to either Disneyland® or Disney California Adventure® park each day of validity, but not to both parks on the same day. Park Hopper® tickets are valid for admission each day of validity to both Disneyland® and Disney California Adventure® park on the same day. Each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Tickets expire May 26, 2016. Blockout days of 3/20/16-4/2/16 apply. May purchase up to 5 tickets per person per day with valid ID. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Tickets not valid before 1/6/16. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice.

**Magic Morning and Extra Magic Hour
Magic Morning admission allows admission to selected attractions at Disneyland® Park before the park opens to the general public on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Each Guest must have valid, eligible theme park admission. Extra Magic Hour currently allows registered Disneyland® Resort hotel guests admission into select attractions at Disneyland® Park on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and Disney California Adventure® Park on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday before the applicable park opens to the general public. Each registered hotel guest (ages 3 and older) must have a valid theme park ticket and active hotel room key card. To enhance the Magic Morning and Extra Magic Hour experiences, it is strongly recommended that Guests arrive at least one hour and 15 minutes prior to regular park opening. Applicable theme park, days and times of operation and all other elements of the admissions including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants and appearances of characters may vary and are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity, other restrictions and cancellation.

***Resort Hotel Offer
Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room and the same hotel for most Sunday through Thursday nights. Valid for travel January 3, 2016 to March 31, 2016. Book through March 10, 2016, with travel completed by April 1, 2016. Savings on premium rooms are available on Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms; select Concierge rooms; and Paradise, Artisan and Regal suites. Not valid on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes applicable fees and taxes. Limit two (2) rooms per reservation and five (5) people maximum per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate Theme Park admission required to enjoy the Parks

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L’Oreal Paris Launches #WorthSaying

January 6, 2016

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L’Oreal Paris believes women’s lips can be bold in more ways than one. For the first time, L’Oreal Paris is leveraging its red carpet authority and broadcast sponsorship of the 2016 Golden Globes to go beyond beauty with the launch of the #WorthSaying campaign. As recent award show red carpets have demonstrated, female celebrities are speaking out and sharing information about their work, careers, and other meaningful topics. Designed to propel this cultural shift, #WorthSaying, launching January 10, the night of the Golden Globes, encourages women on the carpet – and off – to share words they believe are truly worth saying.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7723051-l-oreal-paris-worthsaying/

“For over forty years, since the time we declared our iconic tagline, ‘Because You’re Worth It,’ L’Oreal Paris has supported the individual beauty and intrinsic worth of every woman,” notes Karen Fondu, President of L’Oreal Paris. “We are fueling the powerful words of women everywhere, so their most-worthy conversations reach, affect and inspire as many other women as possible.”

From the brand’s lineup of empowering, accomplished spokeswomen to its inspirational Women of Worth philanthropic program, L’Oreal Paris’ message of worth is implicit throughout, as the brand believes that when a woman feels worth it, she can achieve anything. In fact, according to research*, 3 in 4 women agree that powerful and motivating language makes them believe they can accomplish whatever they set their mind to, and the majority of women agree that powerful and motivating language gives them a stronger sense of self-worth.

The night of the Golden Globes, the brand’s powerhouse roster of celebrity spokeswomen, which includes Julianne Moore, Karlie Kloss, Eva Longoria, Frieda Pinto and Liya Kebede, along with brand experts and social influencers, will band together as catalysts for change and spark dialogue by putting forward their own words #WorthSaying on Twitter. Women everywhere can take part in the conversation on Twitter during the broadcast on Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 5:00pm EST – 11:00pm EST by tagging @LorealParisUSA and using #WorthSaying. Via a live social command center, L’Oreal Paris will purposefully spotlight and amplify the meaningful sentiments women are expressing on the red carpet and in social media by selecting posts and sharing them on the brand’s platforms and in digital advertising. The campaign also will debut customized television billboards, banner ads and online videos, all in an effort to inspire women to join the #WorthSaying conversation and further elevate women’s voices to an unprecedented level.

About L’Oreal Paris:
The L’Oreal Paris division of L’Oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering the most luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market. The brand’s signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” was born in the United States in 1971 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women, and for more than 100 years, L’Oreal Paris has been providing women around the world with products in four major beauty categories: hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. With L’Oreal’s invention of hair color in 1909, the brand continues to serve as the leading innovator of hair products across color, care, and styling with brands such as Superior Preference, Feria, Excellence Creme, Advanced Haircare, Advanced Hairstyle, Elnett Satin Hairspray, the Ever collection, and OleoTherapy. As the #1 skin aging expert worldwide, L’Oreal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are clinically proven to address individual skin concerns through its renowned brands Revitalift, Age Perfect, and Sublime Bronze. In 2014, L’Oreal Paris changed the way women interact with makeup by introducing Makeup Genius, an app that allows users to scan a L’Oreal Paris product or advertisement to virtually try on individual products or curated looks. L’Oreal Paris’ iconic cosmetics collections include Infallible, True Match, Colour Riche, Voluminous, and Visible Lift. For more information about L’Oreal Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content , please visit www.lorealparisusa.com or follow on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest @LOrealParisUSA.

*L’Oreal Paris’ study on Positive Messaging was conducted online by Ipsos. The study tapped 1,000 women ages 18-74 from all over the United States and was fielded in December 2015.

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Netflix Is Now Available Around the World

January 6, 2016

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Netflix launched its service globally, simultaneously bringing its Internet TV network to more than 130 new countries around the world. The company made the announcement — and the service went live — during a keynote by Co-founder and Chief Executive Reed Hastings at CES 2016.

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“Today you are witnessing the birth of a new global Internet TV network,” said Hastings. “With this launch, consumers around the world — from Singapore to St. Petersburg, from San Francisco to Sao Paulo — will be able to enjoy TV shows and movies simultaneously — no more waiting. With the help of the Internet, we are putting power in consumers’ hands to watch whenever, wherever and on whatever device.”

For one monthly price, members around the world will be able to enjoy Netflix original series including Marvel’s Daredevil and Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Narcos, Sense8, Grace and Frankie, and Marco Polo, as well as a catalog of licensed TV shows and movies. In 2016, the company plans to release 31 new and returning original series, two dozen original feature films and documentaries, a wide range of stand-up comedy specials and 30 original kids series — available at the same time to members everywhere.

While largely available in English in most new countries, Netflix today added Arabic, Korean, Simplified and Traditional Chinese to the 17 languages it already supports.

“From today onwards, we will listen and we will learn, gradually adding more languages, more content and more ways for people to engage with Netflix,” said Hastings. “We’re looking forward to bringing great stories from all over the world to people all over the world.”

Netflix will not yet be available in China, though the company continues to explore options for providing the service. It also won’t be available in Crimea, North Korea and Syria due to U.S. government restrictions on American companies.

Since Netflix launched its streaming service in 2007, the service has expanded globally, first to Canada, then to Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan to include 60 countries.

Netflix is available on virtually any device that has an Internet connection, including personal computers, tablets, smartphones, Smart TVs and game consoles, and automatically provides the best possible streaming quality based on available bandwidth. Many titles, including Netflix original series and films, are available in high-definition with Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 surround sound and some in Ultra HD 4K. Advanced recommendation technologies with up to five user profiles help members discover entertainment they’ll love.

Try Netflix for free for one month by signing up at www.netflix.com.

For a full list of countries and territories where Netflix is now available, see here. Photos from the Netflix CES keynote can be downloaded here. A video showcasing Netflix original content is available here.

About Netflix
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 70 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

For more information, please visit media.netflix.com.

California Legislators Introduce Two Bills to Ban Powdered Alcohol

January 6, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice is pleased to report the introduction of two bills to ban powdered alcohol in California, and the launching of the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA). “Every year California loses nearly 10,000 lives and over $22 billion dollars to alcohol-related harm,” stated Richard Zaldivar, spokesperson for CAPA and Alcohol Justice. “Powdered alcohol products would add significantly to the danger, especially to young people. Our new statewide alliance, CAPA, is committed to passing these two bills to stop powdered alcohol.”

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California bills AB 1554 (Irwin) and SB 819 (Huff) will create a powerful barrier to a chilling litany of health and safety concerns associated with powdered or crystalline alcohol:

low cost
easy youth access
similar size and shape to nonalcoholic children’s drink packets
potential mixing with a small amount of water to make a single very potent drink
mixing powdered alcohol with beer or alcopops
mixing powdered alcohol with energy drinks or other youth-oriented products
concealment by underage drinkers attending events/locations where alcohol is prohibited
ingestion of the product by snorting, vaping, smoking, or eating
easy theft

“Powdered alcohol is designed for and marketed to those who want to drink illegally,” stated Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), who introduced the powdered alcohol ban in the Assembly (AB 1554). “Powdered alcohol can be easily concealed, which will make it nearly impossible to control who is drinking and where. We must act now to prevent the public health and safety risks that powdered alcohol will create,” said Irwin.

In March of 2014 Alcohol Justice requested emergency legislative action in California and nation wide in response to the U.S. Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) approval of labels for the powdered alcohol product, Palcohol. The TTB action gave a green light to begin marketing powdered alcohol, wherever legal. Since then, 25 states have permanently banned powdered alcohol. Two states have enacted temporary one-year statutory bans, and three states are regulating it under their existing alcohol statutes.

“Alcohol is already abused by underage kids and drinking responsibly is a challenge for many adults,” said Senator Bob Huff. “Adding powdered alcohol to this potent mix is akin to squirting gasoline on a wildfire. This is a problem that California does not need.”

“Two years ago, when talking about powdered alcohol, New York Senator Chuck Schumer said ‘Palcohol will become the Kool-Aid of teenage binge drinking and it will lead to acute alcohol poisoning and death,’ stated Mihae Jung, Co-Chair of Los Angeles Drug and Alcohol Policy Alliance (LA DAPA). “We agree and the sense of urgency is real. We need California’s elected state leaders to take action this year to keep this public health and safety threat out of California.”

“California already has the largest alcohol industry in the nation. There is no reason to put another form of alcohol on the market, especially a flavored powder that will easily get into the hands of children,” said Kat DeBurgh, MPH, executive director of the Health Officers Association of California. “The time to act is now. Powdered alcohol will harm our communities, and should not be allowed to gain a foothold in California.”

Click here for more information about Powdered Alcohol & CAPA

Click here to TAKE ACTION and send a message of support to California Legislators, Governor Brown, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

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A New Year And A New Adventure On Discovery en Espanol!

January 6, 2016

MIAMI, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The popular programming block JUEVES DE AVENTURA (#DiscoveryAventura) returns in 2016 with premieres featuring adrenaline-filled situations and challenges in remote and inhospitable habitats, ranging from Alaska’s Chichagof Island and Africa’s Okavango River to the Rupununi Savannah in Guyana. The new programming, which begins on Thursday, January 14, includes the new season of MONSTRUOS DE RÍO as well as new episodes of ALASKA: HOMBRES PRIMITIVOS and SUPERVIVENCIA AL DESNUDO.

Although each series is unique and different, they all share a common thread: ingenious characters with the determination to overcome obstacles and find a means to remain alive, against all odds. Here is a look at the series that make up the exciting premieres of ‘Jueves de Aventura‘:

Monstruos de río – Thursdays at 8PM E/P
For more than 30 years, extreme fisherman and biologist Jeremy Wade has traveled the world in search of strange and terrifying freshwater creatures. In this new season, Jeremy visits Botswana to find the aggressive tigerfish and braves the icy waters of Alaska to test the widely held theory that the local sharks will not attack humans.

Alaska: hombres primitivos – Thursdays at 9PM E/P
The Browns aren’t like other American families. Billy, Ami and their seven children, often likened to a “wolf pack,” prefer to live far from civilization on remote Chichagof Island, where they can go nine months without interacting with other human beings. In these new episodes, the Browns continue their race against the clock to finish building their new house before the harsh winter begins.

Supervivencia al desnudo – Thursdays at 10PM E/P
In each episode of this reality series, a pair of survivalists is left in an extreme natural environment without food, water or clothing. The two must try to survive on their own for 21 days with the aid of just one personal item each. This season, the action takes place in the jungles of Guyana, Belize and Panama.

Fans of the series can find additional material- infographics, fun facts, trivia on the network Facebook page: facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @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 and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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(Español) Goya Foods ofrece Becas de Artes Culinarias por $20,000 a cuatro estudiantes de toda la nación

January 6, 2016

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Carlos Garcia Named to Lead the Heidrick & Struggles Los Angeles Office

January 6, 2016

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carlos Garcia has been named head of the Los Angeles office of Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier provider of executive search, leadership consulting and culture shaping worldwide. He will continue to be active within the firm’s Supply Chain & Operations Practice and working with clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

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“Carlos is a natural choice to lead the office,” said Ron Lumbra, Americas Regional Managing Partner, Heidrick & Struggles. “His roots in Los Angeles run deep and he is known to clients and colleagues as an astute counselor who understands the firm and issues facing our clients both globally and in California.”

Garcia joined Heidrick & Struggles from a global executive search firm where he served as Senior Client Partner. His specialty is placing functional leaders in Supply Chain and Operations positions.

Garcia began his career with Pfizer in an accelerated leadership development program and then worked as Packaging Manager. Garcia then worked at Booz & Co. in Operations and Manufacturing Strategy leading business transformation programs across the Americas and Europe. He ascended through the organization to become Vice President. Since 2004 Garcia has worked in the retained executive search sector and led searches for leaders in sourcing, procurement, manufacturing and related professions.

Garcia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Haverford College in Pennsylvania. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University in operations management, marketing and management of organizations. Garcia currently Chairs the Board of Directors of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services and is a member of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) as well as the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

About Heidrick & Struggles

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) serves the executive talent and leadership needs of the world’s top organizations as a premier provider of leadership consulting, culture shaping and senior-level executive search services. Heidrick & Struggles pioneered the profession of executive search more than 60 years ago. Today, the firm serves as a trusted advisor, providing integrated leadership solutions and helping its clients change the world, one leadership team at a time. www.heidrick.com

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American Honda Sets New All-Time Annual Sales Record

January 5, 2016

TORRANCE, California, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported all-time record annual sales of 1,586,551 Honda and Acura vehicles for 2015, an increase of 3.0 percent to beat the previous record set in 2007. Honda and Acura truck sales also set a new annual record, gaining 9.7 percent on sales of 770,424. Honda Division sales topped last year`s record to set a new annual mark, rising 2.6 percent on sales of 1,409,386 units. Acura sales totaled 177,165, a 5.6 percent increase for the year and the division’s best result since 2007.

“What better way to celebrate the “Year of Honda” than with an all-time automobile sales record,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We are grateful to our customers who embraced our entire product lineup and are the true power behind the Honda brand.”

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The Honda Division maintained its strong momentum through the end of 2015, grabbing both annual and December all-time records for the second straight year. Core models CR-V, Civic and Accord all finished strong, with CR-V setting a new annual mark, while the Pilot and Odyssey continued to flex sales muscle. The addition of the HR-V to the lineup also helped push the division to new annual heights.

CR-V set a new all-time annual record, gaining 3.2 percent on sales of 345,647 as it maintains its position as best-selling SUV in America.
Core models CR-V, Accord and Civic combined for over 1-million in sales for the third straight year.
In addition to the new annual record, Honda Division sales set a new combined car & truck December mark of 134,070 units, rising 12.2 percent for the month.
Both cars and trucks set individual December records as well. Car sales were up 13.3 percent on sales of 72,839 units, while trucks gained 11.0 percent with sales of 61,681 vehicles.

“While we are excited about the all-time sales record, we continue to have incredible momentum driven by the relentless cadence of new and successful products we introduced in 2015 that will give the Honda brand tremendous energy going into the new year,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “With a similar pace of new products coming this year, we’re anticipating a very robust 2016.”

Acura

The Acura Division enjoyed its best sales year since 2007, with strong performances from both sedans and trucks. The updated RDX set a new record and MDX recorded another year of sales over 50,000, despite limited inventory in last quarter of the year. Sedans also played a key role, with the TLX leading the way to take a larger share of the mid-luxury sedan segment.

One of the hottest players in a hot luxury SUV segment, the Acura RDX set an all-time annual sales record, climbing 13.7 percent on sales of 51,026 vehicles.
MDX exceeded 50,000 sales for the fourth straight year and continues to be the best-selling luxury three-row SUV in America.
TLX sales of 47,080 and a stronger performance from ILX as the gateway to the sedan lineup helped boost Acura sedan sales more than 18 percent in 2015.
Acura enjoyed a fourth consecutive year of sales growth in 2015 with 177,165 vehicles sold, gaining 5.6 percent for the year.
Acura truck sales exceeded 100,000 for the second straight year.

“The Acura brand continues on its steady march, now four years strong— with both our sales and brand power gaining increasing momentum with both trucks and sedans,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division. “Importantly for our future, Acura sedans continue to gain strength – which will be our critical focus in the next phase of our strategic plan.”

American Honda Vehicle Sales for December 2015
		Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
		December 2015	December 2014	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	December 2015	December 2014	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
American Honda Total		150,893	137,281	2.1%	9.9%	1,586,551	1,540,872	2.6%	3.0%
Total Car Sales		78,016	69,802	3.8%	11.8%	816,127	838,521	-3.0%	-2.7%
Total Truck Sales		72,877	67,479	0.3%	8.0%	770,424	702,351	9.3%	9.7%
Honda	Total Car Sales	72,389	63,912	5.2%	13.3%	748,198	781,224	-4.5%	-4.2%
Honda	Total Truck Sales	61,681	55,560	3.1%	11.0%	661,188	591,805	11.4%	11.7%
Acura	Total Car Sales	5,627	5,890	-11.3%	-4.5%	67,929	57,297	18.2%	18.6%
Acura	Total Truck Sales	11,196	11,919	-12.8%	-6.1%	109,236	110,546	-1.5%	-1.2%
Total Domestic Car Sales		74,032	68,911	-0.2%	7.4%	803,167	800,744	-0.0%	0.3%
Honda Division		68,564	63,271	0.6%	8.4%	737,468	753,147	-2.4%	-2.1%
Acura Division		5,468	5,640	-10.0%	-3.0%	65,699	47,597	37.6%	38.0%
Total Domestic Truck Sales		72,877	67,479	0.3%	8.0%	770,419	702,351	9.3%	9.7%
Honda Division		61,681	55,560	3.1%	11.0%	661,183	591,805	11.4%	11.7%
Acura Division		11,196	11,919	-12.8%	-6.1%	109,236	110,546	-1.5%	-1.2%
Total Import Car Sales		3,984	891	315.2%	347.1%	12,960	37,777	-65.8%	-65.7%
Honda Division		3,825	641	454.1%	496.7%	10,730	28,077	-61.9%	-61.8%
Acura Division		159	250	-40.9%	-36.4%	2,230	9,700	-77.1%	-77.0%
Total Import Truck Sales		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	5	0	0.0%	0.0%
Honda Division		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	5	0	0.0%	0.0%
Acura Division		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
Honda Division Total		134,070	119,472	4.2%	12.2%	1,409,386	1,373,029	2.3%	2.6%
* ACCORD		35,056	31,589	3.0%	11.0%	355,557	388,374	-8.7%	-8.4%
* CIVIC		32,796	25,337	20.2%	29.4%	335,384	325,981	2.6%	2.9%
CR-Z		316	224	31.0%	41.1%	3,073	3,562	-14.0%	-13.7%
FCX CLARITY		2	1	85.7%	100.0%	2	2	-0.3%	0.0%
* FIT		4,197	6,450	-39.6%	-34.9%	52,724	59,340	-11.4%	-11.1%
INSIGHT		22	311	-93.4%	-92.9%	1,458	3,965	-63.3%	-63.2%

CROSSTOUR		613	863	-34.0%	-29.0%	9,104	11,802	-23.1%	-22.9%
* CR-V		31,185	32,369	-10.5%	-3.7%	345,647	335,019	2.8%	3.2%
HR-V		4,737	0	0.0%	0.0%	41,969	0	0.0%	0.0%
ODYSSEY		11,800	10,368	5.7%	13.8%	127,736	122,738	3.7%	4.1%
PILOT		13,344	11,479	7.9%	16.2%	136,212	108,857	24.7%	25.1%
RIDGELINE		2	481	-99.6%	-99.6%	520	13,389	-96.1%	-96.1%

*** Memo: Accord FHEV		222	1,233	-83.3%	-82.0%	11,063	13,977	-21.1%	-20.8%
Memo: Accord PHEV		1	63	-98.5%	-98.4%	64	449	-85.8%	-85.7%
Memo: Civic Hybrid		263	476	-48.7%	-44.7%	4,887	5,070	-3.9%	-3.6%
Memo: Fit EV		0	32	-100.0%	-100.0%	1	407	-99.8%	-99.8%
Acura Division Total		16,823	17,809	-12.3%	-5.5%	177,165	167,843	5.2%	5.6%
ILX		1,960	1,730	5.2%	13.3%	18,531	17,854	3.5%	3.8%
RLX / RL		159	233	-36.6%	-31.8%	2,195	3,413	-35.9%	-35.7%
TL		0	76	-100.0%	-100.0%	88	10,616	-99.2%	-99.2%
TLX		3,508	3,834	-15.0%	-8.5%	47,080	19,127	145.3%	146.1%
TSX		0	17	-100.0%	-100.0%	35	6,287	-99.4%	-99.4%

MDX		6,254	6,761	-14.1%	-7.5%	58,208	65,603	-11.6%	-11.3%
RDX		4,942	5,156	-11.0%	-4.2%	51,026	44,865	13.4%	13.7%
ZDX		0	2	-100.0%	-100.0%	2	78	-97.4%	-97.4%

*** Memo: ILX Hybrid		1	9	-89.7%	-88.9%	23	379	-94.0%	-93.9%
Memo: RLX Hybrid		16	29	-48.8%	-44.8%	250	133	87.4%	88.0%
Memo: TSX Wagon		0	3	-100.0%	-100.0%	2	640	-99.7%	-99.7%
Selling Days		28	26			308	307
**** Hybrid		841	2,345	-66.7%	-64.1%	20,818	27,535	-24.6%	-24.4%

* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

** Daily Selling Rate

*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total

**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid and RLX Sport Hybrid

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Paulina and Josh Levine, Parents of Premature Babies, Named National Family Team Chairs for 2016 March for Babies

January 5, 2016

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Paulina and Josh Levine have been named National Family Team Chairs for the 2016 March for Babies by the March of Dimes, it was announced today. The couple’s tiny twin daughters Chloe and Isabelle were born prematurely at 26 weeks and died in their parents’ arms shortly after their birth.

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Since the loss of their babies in 2006, the Levines have been volunteers for the March of Dimes in New York City and raised nearly $350,000 to support prematurity research and other programs; they have ranked among the top 10 March for Babies family teams nationally, since 2010. “While we can never bring our baby girls back, Josh and I think the best way to honor their memory and give meaning to their lives is to dedicate ourselves to raising money for the March of Dimes, which fights for babies and preventing premature births,” Paulina says. They served as a March of Dimes Mission Ambassador Family, and Paulina was named New York State’s Volunteer of the Year in 2010.

In her role as National Family Team Chair, Paulina will continue to speak to other women who have lost babies. The couple will also recruit other March for Babies teams and participants, and help lead the event in New York City on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Their own team consists of nearly 100 participants, including their daughter Olivia, born in 2007, and son Julian, born in 2009.

Preterm birth is the number one killer of babies, and those who survive an early birth often face serious and sometimes lifelong health challenges, such as breathing problems, jaundice, developmental delays, vision loss, and cerebral palsy. Even babies born just a few weeks too soon have higher rates of death and disability than full-term babies.

Paulina is an active volunteer at her children’s school and worked for nearly 20 years with Ann Inc. Josh Levine is the founder and chief experience officer of Alexander Interactive (Ai), a digital agency. Learn more about their family story on their website, www.goteamlevine.com.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

E-cigarette ads reach nearly 7 in 10 middle and high-school students

January 5, 2016

ATLANTA, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — About 7 in 10 middle and high school students – more than 18 million young people – see e-cigarette advertising in stores, online, in newspapers and magazines, or on television and in movies, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.

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E-cigarette ads use many of the same themes – independence, rebellion, and sex – used to sell cigarettes and other conventional tobacco products. Advertising of tobacco products has been shown to cause youth to start using those products. The unrestricted marketing of e-cigarettes and dramatic increases in their use by youth could reverse decades of progress in preventing tobacco use among youth.

“The same advertising tactics the tobacco industry used years ago to get kids addicted to nicotine are now being used to entice a new generation of young people to use e-cigarettes,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “I hope all can agree that kids should not use e-cigarettes.”

Data from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) show 68.9 percent of middle and high school students see e-cigarettes ads from one or more media sources. More youth see e-cigarette ads in retail stores (54.8 percent) than online (39.8 percent), in TV/movies (36.5 percent), or in newspapers and magazines (30.4 percent).

E-cigarettes typically deliver nicotine, which at a young age may cause lasting harm to brain development, promote addiction, and lead to sustained tobacco use. In 2014, e-cigarettes became the most commonly used tobacco product among youth, surpassing conventional cigarettes. During 2011 to 2014, current e-cigarette use among high school students soared from 1.5 percent to 13.4 percent, and among middle school students from 0.6 percent to 3.9 percent. Spending on e-cigarette advertising rose from $6.4 million in 2011 to an estimated $115 million in 2014.

Strategies to reduce youth access to e-cigarettes could include:

Limiting tobacco product sales to facilities that never admit youth,
Restricting the number of stores that sell tobacco and how close they can be to schools,
Requiring that e-cigarettes be sold only through face-to-face transactions, not on the Internet, and
Requiring age verification to enter e-cigarette vendor’s websites, make purchases, and accept deliveries of e-cigarettes.

“States and communities can also help reduce youth tobacco use by funding tobacco prevention and control programs that address the diversity of tobacco products available on the market, including e-cigarettes,” said Corinne Graffunder, Dr.P.H., director of CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health. “We know what works to effectively reduce youth tobacco use. If we were to fully invest in these proven strategies, we could significantly reduce the staggering toll that tobacco takes on our families and communities.”

Other key findings in the Vital Signs report show that:

More than half of high school students (8.3 million) saw e-cigarette ads in retail stores, and more than 6 million saw them on the Internet.
More than half of middle school students (6 million) saw e-cigarettes ads in retail stores, and more than 4 million saw them on the Internet.
About 15 percent of all students (4.1 million) saw e-cigarette ads from all four sources: retail stores, the Internet, TV/movies, and magazines/newspapers.

The 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act gave the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing, and sale of certain tobacco products. FDA has announced its intention to regulate e-cigarettes and other currently unregulated tobacco products as part of this Act. The rulemaking is currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget.

Vital Signs is a report that appears on the first Tuesday of the month as part of the CDC journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report provides the latest data and information on key health indicators. These include cancer prevention, obesity, tobacco use, motor vehicle passenger safety, prescription drug overdose, HIV/AIDS, alcohol use, health care-associated infections, cardiovascular health, teen pregnancy, food safety, and viral hepatitis.

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Preventive health care can help Americans stay healthier throughout their lives. Those enrolled in health insurance coverage can use the “Roadmap to Better Care and a Healthier You” (English and Spanish) to learn about their benefits, including how to connect to primary care and the preventive services that are right for them, so that they can live a long and healthy life.

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