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Technological Tour de Force 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Goes On Sale June 3 with Greater Feature Content

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Technological Tour de Force 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Goes On Sale June 3 with Greater Feature Content


Acura’s flagship luxury sport sedan receives additional premium features including AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies plus new “Surround View” Camera


TORRANCE, Calif., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With pricing unchanged from the current model, the 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD will be available at Acura dealers nationwide beginning June 3 boasting new features including AcuraWatch™, now offered as standard equipment on all models, and an available 360-degree Surround View Camera system. The only luxury sedan with a three-motor, torque-vectoring hybrid powertrain, the 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid will carry a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $59,950 with Technology Package and $65,950 with Advance Package.

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Producing a combined 377 horsepower and 341 lb-ft of torque2, the RLX Sport Hybrid is powered by a direct injected 3.5-liter V6 engine and three-motor hybrid system with Acura’s signature Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. This highly effective powertrain provides a unique combination of exhilarating all-weather, any-road dynamic performance, and exceptional acceleration, while also receiving an impressive 32 mpg EPA highway fuel economy rating3. These performance attributes are matched by the RLX Sport Hybrid’s luxurious appointments and for 2016 even more comprehensive feature content including the AcuraWatch™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies and available Surround View Camera4, bi-directional starter and heated steering wheel.

All RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD models now include AcuraWatch™, which helps to improve the driver’s situational awareness and, in certain circumstances, intervene to help avoid a collision or mitigate its severity. The AcuraWatch™ suite of available features includes:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
  • Blind Spot Information (BSI)
  • Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
  • Cross Traffic Monitor

The 2016 Acura RLX is available in two trims, RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD with Technology Package and RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD with Advance Package. The RLX with Technology Package has been enhanced with AcuraWatch™ as standard. The RLX with Advance Package has been additionally improved with Surround View Camera4, bi-directional keyless remote engine starter and heated steering wheel.

TRIM

MSRP1

EPA Rating3

RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD with Technology Package

$59,950

28/32/30

RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD with Advance Package

$65,950

28/32/30

AcuraWatch™
At the heart of AcuraWatch™ is the fusion of camera and radar technology that can sense the roadway and objects within it, including other vehicles and pedestrians. This technology underpins the systems that help provide the driver with improved vision around the vehicle, can alert the driver of potential issues and, if necessary, intervene to help keep the RLX Sport Hybrid from departing a lane, departing the road, or help to avoid or mitigate the severity of a collision. These systems include Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Cross Traffic Monitor, both of which are new to the RLX Sport Hybrid.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)4
New for the 2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) uses a Monocular Camera (mounted on the upper portion of the windshield) to identify solid or dashed painted lane lines, Botts’ Dots and Cat Eye markers. RDM uses both steering force, via EPS, and braking force, via VSA, to help the RLX Sport Hybrid from leaving a detected lane or detected roadway.

The monocular camera can recognize lane features and identify a lane or roadway edge. If the RDM system determines that the RLX Sport Hybrid is about to leave a detected lane or roadway defined by solid lines without a turn signal in use, it will provide steering assist (primary) and, in rare occasions when steering is not sufficient, braking assist to help the driver stay on the road. If a lane only identified by dashed lines, Bott’s Dots or Cat Eye markers and the system determines that there is an unintended departure, no braking assist will be provided. Instead, the RLX Sport Hybrid will use active steering force to help return to the detected lane. RDM is integrated with the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system to provide moderate braking, and with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system to provide steering input.

Multiple visual and audible warnings alert the driver when the RDM system is taking corrective action. These include a lane departure warning on the driver’s Multi Information Display (MID) along with an audible warning. RDM also has a customizable initial warning of either a steering wheel shake/vibration and/or an audible alert. This can be customized in the vehicle settings.

Cross Traffic Monitor5
Another new driver assistive technology included with AcuraWatch™, the Cross Traffic Monitor works in conjunction with the RLX’s blind spot information (BSI) radar sensors to enhance driver confidence when backing up. The system is especially useful when reversing in congested parking lots with an obstructed view from the driver’s seat.

The system utilizes a pair of radar units located in the rear quarter panels. When Reverse is selected and an approaching vehicle is detected, arrows indicating the approaching vehicle’s direction are shown on the center display’s rear camera image. An audible warning is simultaneously emitted.

Surround View Camera6
For 2016, the Acura RLX Sport Hybrid with Advance Package includes Acura’s Surround View Camera system6 that provides a 360-degree image of the area around the vehicle. The surround view camera system is designed to assist drivers during critical and precise maneuvers in snug parking situations. Using four separate cameras, views from behind, directly in front of, and both left and right sides of the vehicle can be displayed on the navigation screen. The system can also use all four cameras to seamlessly create a composite bird’s eye image, to provide the driver with information about the surroundings. In addition, dynamic on-screen guidelines help the driver see their projected path relative to the lines demarking parking spaces or other objects, allowing them to maneuver with greater confidence.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at 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/acura-automobiles/channels/rlx.

1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of $920.00. Dealer prices may vary.

2 Combined engine and hybrid electric motor system power and torque ratings.

3 Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-package/condition, and other factors.

4 RDM only activates when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. RDM may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and road condition. System operation affected by extreme interior heat. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

5 The Cross-Traffic Monitor system and Rear View Camera are not a substitute for your own visual assessment before backing up; display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear or to the sides of your vehicle. Cross-Traffic Monitor may not detect all objects behind or to the side of a vehicle and may not detect a given object; system accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object, and speed. Driver remains responsible for safely operating vehicle and avoiding collisions.

6 Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up or parking. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting and high temperatures) may also restrict the camera view. Do not rely on the camera displays as they may not give you all information about conditions, persons, objects or obstructions around your vehicle.

 


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CSA Group, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards and Premier Quality Services Limited Sign Memorandum of Understanding

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CSA Group, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards and Premier Quality Services Limited Sign Memorandum of Understanding


TORONTO, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — CSA Group, a leading global provider of standards development, testing and certification services, Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS), the standards development, conformity assessment, laboratory accreditation and metrology organization for Trinidad and Tobago, and Premier Quality Services Limited (PQSL), a fully owned subsidiary of TTBS that provides business solutions in quality, professional and skill development via training, consultancy and strategic partnership programs, announced a new alliance and have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

“Our new alliance with TTBS and PQSL is part of our commitment to develop standards nationally and globally,” said Gianluca Arcari, Executive Director, Standards and Vice President, CSA Group. “Through our new alliance, we will be sharing expertise and knowledge to encourage stronger relationships with business and government in Trinidad and Tobago. Our new cooperation will help build awareness and understanding of the important work our respective organizations do to help make a safer world.”

CSA Group, TTBS and PQSL will cooperate and work together in the fields of standards, conformity assessment and training and consultancy to contribute meaningfully to trade and economic development. The new alliance will help build institutional linkages between Trinidad and Tobago and Canada.

Theodore Reddock, TTBS Executive Director (Ag) stated that “this alliance is an important step in building strategic partnerships to advance the development of a globally recognized quality infrastructure.” He further added that “the MOU with the CSA Group is of special significance to TTBS as it builds upon our previous excellent collaboration in the areas of standards, quality and trade support systems, as we keep abreast of international best practice.”

Through the proposed alliance, both organizations will engage in specialty training and mentorship programs for professional and technical staff in conformity assessment activities including inspection, testing and certification, accreditation and product evaluation. The organizations will also work together to fight counterfeiting and establish training programs to help identify counterfeit CSA marks to remove from the market potentially unsafe products that have not been tested and certified .

About CSA Group
CSA Group is an independent, not-for-profit membership association dedicated to safety, social good and sustainability. Its knowledge and expertise encompass standards development; training and advisory solutions; global testing and certification services across key business areas including hazardous location and industrial, transportation, plumbing and construction, medical, safety and technology, appliances and gas, alternative energy, lighting and sustainability; as well as consumer product evaluation services. The CSA certification mark appears on billions of products worldwide. For more information about CSA Group visit www.csagroup.org.

About Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards
TTBS is responsible for the development of national standards in relation to goods, services, processes and practices in Trinidad and Tobago. The organization’s mandate includes conformity assessment activities including inspection, testing and certification of products, services and systems, laboratory accreditation, and metrology services. TTBS also serves as the Enquiry Point as well as the implementation and administration agency for the World Trade Organization’s Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement.  

Premier Quality Services Limited
PQSL is a fully owned subsidiary of TTBS, which is committed to facilitating industrial development and supporting the quality infrastructure, by providing business solutions in quality related fields including inter alia management systems; business improvement initiatives and  programs; and professional & skill development via training, consultancy and strategic partnership programmes. For more information about TTBS visit www.gottbs.com.

For further information: CSA Group: Allison Hawkins, Manager, Corporate Affairs, 1-416-747-2615, [email protected]; TTBS: Rodney Ramnath, Head, Certification Division, 1-868-662-8827 Ext: 177, [email protected]; PQSL: Huey Cuffie, Chief Executive Officer, 1-868-645-9026 – Ext 227, [email protected]


Four Tips for Flying with Your Pet

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Four Tips for Flying with Your Pet


WASHINGTON, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the summer travel season heats up, you might be planning a trip with your family—including Fluffy. Over two million pets and other live animals are transported by air every year in the United States. If you’re traveling abroad, you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you’re visiting. Before getting on the plane, these tips from USA.gov will help make traveling with your pet safe and enjoyable.

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  • Ask your airline about requirements for and restrictions on traveling with a pet. Check with your airline to find out if they allow pets in the passenger cabin. If you can’t bring your furry friend on your flight as checked or carry-on baggage, you might be able to ship your pet as cargo. Also, you’ll likely have to provide a certificate from a veterinarian stating that your pet is in good health. However, airlines may not require health certificates for service animals used by people with disabilities.
  • Make sure you bring an approved kennel. The kennel for a carry-on pet must fit under the seat in front of you, and your airline will likely require your pet to stay in the kennel during the flight and in the airport. You’ll want to de-clutter your pet’s kennel before you get to the airport, in case TSA agents need to do a physical inspection of your pet’s carrier.
  • Carry a leash. Whether you need to walk Fido through a metal detector, or carry him through, bringing a leash can help keep your animal under control in the busy airport environment.
  • Consider your pet’s comfort. Traveling, particularly loading and unloading, can be stressful for an animal, so you should consider your pet’s comfort. Try feeding your pet a light meal two hours before getting to the airport. Walk your pet before leaving for the airport, and again before checking in. While you should leave the sedatives at home, if you’re thinking about giving your pet something to help it sleep easier on the trip, always check with your veterinarian first.

To learn more about travel, see USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov, the U.S. Government’s official websites in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).


Aeromexico Starts Its New Route Boston – Mexico City

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Aeromexico Starts Its New Route Boston – Mexico City

The new route connects passengers throughout Mexico and Latin America


BOSTON, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, now flying to Boston Logan International Airport a new world of opportunity is available to Massachusetts residents and businesses and promises to fuel convenient travel between New England and Latin America.

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The market between Boston and Mexico City, combined with the airlines’ other 45 destinations in Mexico and Central America, represents over 492,000 passengers and $134M in ticket revenue annually.

“We are very pleased to add our 16th destination in the United States, reflecting the airline’s commitment to increase our presence in one of our most important markets. Boston is a city of great importance for Mexico and Latin America because of its global economic potential and extensive academic offerings that draw many students from Mexico and Latin America every year,” said Anko van der Werff, Aeromexico Chief Revenue Officer.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said the new route opens up connections to 16 major cities in Latin America including Buenos Aires, Lima and Bogota. “This new route not only opens doors for business, but it lets our diverse residents and visiting students easily connect to their families.”

Aeromexico began serving its new route between Boston and Mexico City on June 1st, 2015 with daily flights every day expect Tuesday. The new route is advantageous for both passengers traveling from Mexico on their way to the U.S. and Europe, and vice versa. As a member of the SkyTeam Airline Alliance, Aeromexico is able to take advantage of code sharing with Delta and other partner airlines and use Boston Logan International Airport as a gateway to Europe.

“We are thrilled to be adding Mexico City to the roster of extraordinary international destinations one can fly to nonstop from Boston,” Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn said. “Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world and dates back to the 1300s, our cities have several things in common. Like Boston, Mexico City is a place that honors its significant history, it is a cultural and political hub for its people, has a large concentration of universities, and it is a city that celebrates its diversity.”

This new route is served with Boeing 737-700 airplanes with 124 seats —12 in the Aeromexico Clase Premier Business Class cabin. Flight 699 leaves Boston at 4:20 p.m. and arrives in Mexico City at 8:42 p.m.  Flight 698 leaves Mexico City at 9 a.m. and arrives in Boston at 3:05 p.m.

Before now, Boston had been the largest U.S.-Mexico City air travel market without nonstop service. Boston beat out Seattle, Portland and Philadelphia for this new nonstop service. Last year, more than 45,000 passengers traveled between Boston and Mexico City.

The estimated economic impact to the region of a Boston-Mexico City route is $45M annually. One element in gaining the new route was the work of a Latin America Task Force which connected the airline with local business and civic leaders.

“On behalf of the Boston visitor industry I am pleased to welcome Aeromexico to Boston and New England. The new non-stop service will mean more visitors and significantly more spending from Mexico and Latin America for our city and for our hotels, restaurant, attractions and retailers. The Boston and Cambridge visitor industry could see as much as $54 million in new spending thanks to Aeromexico’s new service,” said Patrick Moscaritolo, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau.

With the start of this route, Aeromexico now offers 80 daily flights between Mexico City and the United States carrying close to 9,000 passengers a day between these two countries, an action that confirms the airline’s commitment to offer its customers better network connectivity with its world-class service.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. 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 to more than 80 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, three in Europe, three in Canada and two in Asia.

The Group’s fleet of more than 115 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX 737 jet airliners and ten 787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 178 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 564 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com, www.skyteam.com and http://disfrutaam.tumblr.com 

About Massport:

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, public terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field, and Worcester Regional Airport. Massport is a financially self-sustaining public authority whose premier transportation facilities generate more than $15 billion annually, and enhance and enable economic growth and vitality in New England. No state tax dollars are used to fund operations or capital improvements at Massport facilities. For more information please visit massport.com.


More Than 11,000 Children Can Receive Free Dental Screenings During Colgate’s Annual Oral Health Month Campaign Featuring TV Personality Karla Martinez

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NEW YORK, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Colgate-Palmolive, in partnership with the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), kicked off its annual Oral Health Month campaign with a special launch event at Los Angeles's Plaza Mexico. To help raise awareness about the importance of a healthy smile, the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® mobile dental van was on-site to provide bilingual learning materials and free dental screenings to children. Families in attendance also enjoyed a mariachi flash mob, live music and giveaways from local radio station, Univision 1020 AM.

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"Our partnership with Colgate has given us the opportunity to address the various problems and adversities that contribute to poor oral health among the Latino population[1]," said Vidal Balderas, President,
Hispanic Dental Association. "Since the inception of Colgate's Oral Health Month campaign, we have been able to screen more than thousands of children and inform parents of oral care best practices."

Due to factors such as language barriers and lack of awareness about proper dental hygiene, a large percentage of U.S. Latinos tend to experience poor dental conditions and difficulty in accessing oral health education[2]. Colgate's Oral Health Month aims to empower these consumers by providing the oral health tips and information they need.

"At Colgate, we are committed to our goal of making oral health a priority for families across the nation, and believe programs like our annual Oral Health Month campaign help equip families with the right information to implement healthy oral care habits that will last a lifetime," said Carla Kelly, General
Manager, U.S. Multicultural Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive.

Building off today's event, Colgate will be engaging communities by distributing bilingual dental health information at major retailers and online. Additionally, more than 11,000 children can be reached with free dental screenings from Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®. Thanks to the dedicated dental professionals and HDA members, who volunteer aboard Colgate's fleet of mobile dental vans, screenings have been scheduled in the Los Angeles, Houston, Miami and New York metro areas throughout the month of June.

To help encourage healthy brushing routines, Karla Martinez – Colgate spokesperson, TV personality and mother of two – will join families during the following Oral Health Month events in Houston, Texas:

  • Saturday, June 13, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. 

    Fiesta Mart  

    1603 Spencer Hwy  

    Houston, TX 77587
  • Saturday, June 13, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.    

    Fiesta Mart   

    2323 Wirt Road   

    Houston, TX 77055

For oral health tips in Spanish, follow and engage with Colgate on Twitter @SonrisaColgate.

To learn more about Colgate's Oral Health Month, visit the campaign's bilingual website at http://www.colgate.com/app/OralHealthMonth/US/ES/Home.cvsp or call 1-800-468-6502 to find out where free dental screenings will be available via Colgate's Bright Smiles, Bright Futures van.

About Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on oral care, personal care, home care and pet nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world, under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate-Palmolive's global business, visit the Company's website at www.Colgate.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®, Colgate's global oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

About the Hispanic Dental Association

The Hispanic Dental Association is a national, non-profit organization comprised of oral health professionals and dental students dedicated to eliminating oral health disparities in the Hispanic community by providing service, education, advocacy, and leadership.

[1] http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/oral_health_disparities/index.htm

[2] https://www.nyu.edu/dental/nexus/issues/winter2009/251

Boost Mobile Launches $10 boostTV Live Sports Add-On

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Calling all soccer and sports enthusiasts – never miss a game with today's launch of the $10 boostTV™ Live Sports add-on, a video streaming service that lets customers watch live and on-demand sports content, including the upcoming Copa America, exclusively on BeIN SPORTS, on a Boost Mobile smartphone.

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In line with other monthly plan add-ons, customers can add the boostTV Live Sports service for $10 per
month1. New customers can subscribe during the activation process in-store or online at boostmobile.com. Existing customers can add the monthly subscription online via My Account (web and smartphone), in store, or by phone. Customers who have already installed the free boostTV™ app on their phone can subscribe to the boostTV Live Sports add-on within the app.

"Boost Mobile is continuously seeking services and products that give customers an extra boost," said Arlin Morales, manager
of Multicultural Brand Strategy for Boost Mobile. "With Copa America around the corner, we're sure the Live Sports add-on is something our Hispanic customers will truly enjoy. We recognize and embrace our Hispanic customer's passion for soccer and other sports, and are confident this new add-on will be received enthusiastically."

With 84 percent of Hispanics following soccer2, the boostTV app allows our customers to carry the game on their smartphones wherever they go. With mobile access to channels like BeIN Sports en Espanol and Latin American Sports delivered via the new live Sports add-on, they can also connect with other fans and talk about their favorite teams.

Currently, the new Live Sports package includes the following channels:

  • AyM Sports
  • Azteca America
  • BeIN Sports
  • BeIN Sports en Espanol
  • Fightbox
  • Latin American Sports
  • TyC

boostTV™ provides access to a broad array of major sports content and events, including:

Live soccer

  • Latin America: 2015 Copa America (South America), Primera Division and Copa Argentina (Argentina) and Copa de Brasil (Brazil)
  • Mexico: Liga MX, Copa MX, Ascenso MX
  • Europe: La Liga and Copa del Rey (Spain), Serie A and Coppa Italia (Italy), Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Copa de la Ligue (France)

About boostTV

The boostTV application is a video streaming service providing access to free and premium video content. Customers can subscribe to premium content like the boostTV Live Sports add-on.

The boostTV™ app is available for select Boost Mobile Android-powered smartphones including HTC Desire 510, LG Tribute™, Motorola E, Samsung Galaxy Prevail LTE™, Samsung Galaxy S®5 and Samsung Galaxy S®6. For more information on boostTV visit espanol.boostmobile.com/shop/boost-tv.

Starting today, Sprint customers can also access the Sprint TV Live Sports package with all the same content as boostTV Live Sports using the Sprint TV & Movies app for $9.99
per month. Available for most Android and iOS devices from Sprint, customers can download the app through Google Play or the Apple App Store. In addition to this new sports package, the Sprint TV app offers free and premium content, including live and on-demand programming, with access to hundreds of popular primetime shows, news and kids programming. Both services are being powered by MobiTV's cutting-edge, multi-screen managed services platform.

About Boost Mobile

Established in 2002, Boost Mobile, part of the Sprint Prepaid Group, redefines value for wireless consumers with more data for less and no long-term commitment to a subscription contract. Operating on the Nationwide Sprint 3G Network for data and the Nationwide Sprint Network for voice services, both reaching more than 281 million people
respectively, as well as the nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network, which reaches nearly 280 million people. Its award-winning customer service has been recognized more than eight times. Learn more about Boost Mobile online on Facebook and Twitter.

1 $10 boostTV add-on available for monthly plans & select devices only. Video streaming limited to 3G speeds. boostTV usage counts against plan's applicable monthly data allotment. After allotment reached, data speeds (including video) reduced to 2G speeds for remainder of plan cycle. Using boostTV over Wi-Fi does not count against plan's monthly data.

2 Univision Deportes' 2014 Hispanic Sports Fan Research, In Partnership With Vital Findings

Texas small land sales post double-digit growth, strong price increases in 2014

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Texas small land sales post double-digit growth, strong price increases in 2014

Texas Association of Realtors releases 2015 Texas Small Land Sales Report


AUSTIN, Texas, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Small land sales throughout Texas posted double-digit growth and average price per acre showed strong increases statewide last year, according to the 2015 Texas Small Land Sales Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors.

Scott Kesner, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors, commented: “Land is a hot commodity in Texas. The demand for Texas real estate and the competitiveness of the market are as strong for small land sales as they are in the residential housing market. Land for weekend getaway homes, ranchettes, and hunting continues to grow in popularity across the state as the Texas economy continues to prosper, particularly in areas surrounding Texas’ major metros.”

According to the report, 5,282 small land tracts were sold in Texas in 2014, a 20.69 percent increase from 2013. This double-digit growth was consistent across all seven regions, with the exception of Region One (Panhandle and South Plains), which decreased 7.93 percent to 116 small land sales in 2014. For the second year, Region Seven (Austin / Waco / Hill Country) showed the most small land sales of any region, with sales increasing 19.16 percent to 1,722 small land sales during the same time frame.

The average price per acre for Texas small land sales also showed strong gains in most regions in 2014, increasing 3.5 percent year-over-year to $5,018 per acre statewide. Regions Two (Far West Texas) and Five (Gulf Coast – Brazos Bottom) were the only regions to show decreases in price, falling 47.24 percent to $1,635 per acre and 0.31 percent to $9,167 per acre, respectively. Region Five also had the highest average price per acre of any region.

Median tract size, conversely, decreased slightly across the state as strong demand for Texas real estate continues. While the statewide median tract size remained constant at 20 acres, most regions showed decreases in median tract sizes between 3 and 10 percent in 2014. The exception was Region Two, in which the median tract size grew 54.16 percent to 120 acres during the same time frame.

Charles Gilliland, economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, added, “Historically, the Texas land market has been closely linked to the performance of the oil and gas and agricultural markets, but right now that’s not the case. Oil, cotton and corn prices are significantly down, but small land sales in Texas remain robust and in high demand.” 

Due to the significant physical variations among the seven regions, the definition of a small land tract varies from approximately 30 to 160 acres in each region. The exception is Region Two, in which 500 to 8,000 acres qualifies as a small land sale.

About the Texas Small Land Sales Report
The Texas Small Land Sales Report analyzes small land sales data and trends across seven regions of Texas with data provided by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. The Texas Association of Realtors distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, luxury home sales, international trends and more. To view the Texas Small Land Sales Report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

About the Texas Association of Realtors
With more than 95,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas Realtors and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Stacy Armijo, Pierpont Communications, 512-448-4950, [email protected]

 

 


NYC Television Week Returns October 20-22, 2015

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NYC Television Week Returns October 20-22, 2015

Waldorf Astoria and Park Central Hotel Named Official Show Venues


NEW YORK, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The third annual NYC Television Week will take place at the Waldorf Astoria and Park Central Hotel on October 20-22, 2015. Featuring the 25th annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and the second annual Content Show, as well as best-of-industry conferences such as Advanced Advertising, Next TV Summit, and the Thirteenth Annual Hispanic Television Summit. NYC Television Week offers education, information, and unparalleled networking for leaders in broadcast, cable, advertising, and technology companies serving the industry. NYC Television Week is presented by Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News, Next TV, and Ratings Intelligence.

“For the third straight year, NYC Television Week will offer an unequaled opportunity for the industry to gather and discuss the rapid evolution of television in all of its many facets,” states Louis Hillelson, VP/Group Publisher, NewBay Media. “From our milestone edition of the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame to vibrant conversations around technology, brand integration, diversifying audiences, and many other themes, an elite lineup of thought leaders and business standouts will make this a week not to be missed.”

Here is the preliminary lineup for the 2015 NYC Television Week:

25th Anniversary Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame

October 20 – Waldorf Astoria

The Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame is the leading industry event honoring the pioneers, innovators and stars of the electronic arts. This black-tie affair brings out the best in the industry for a night of celebration and honoring the new inductees.

Advanced Advertising

October 20 – Waldorf Astoria

Advanced Advertising returns to NYC Television Week with an in-depth look at the latest digital advertising technologies and how to use them to succeed. Covered topics include programmatic TV, metrics, and addressability.

The Content Show

October 21-22 – Park Central

Last year’s inaugural The Content Show brought executives and producers to the table to discuss their needs, the latest trends, and the future of content production. Look for the second year to cover even more ground and attract a wide variety of content providers and deal makers.

Next TV Summit

October 21 – Park Central

The popular Next TV Summit returns to NYC Television week with a focus on broadcasting, content, technology, digital media and OTT. This will be the only East Coast Next TV Summit held this year. Don’t miss out.

Hispanic Television Summit

October 22 – Park Central

This is the 13th annual Hispanic Television Summit, but its first time as part of NYC Television Week. Covering programming, advertising, distribution technology, and more, the Hispanic Television Summit is a “must-attend” for anyone who reaches — or needs to reach — the expanding Hispanic audience.

Registration for all NYC Television Week events opens in June with early bird rates and alumni discounts. Visit www.nyctelevisionweek.com and sign up for email alerts and event updates.

Last year’s NYC Television Week drew more than 1000 television industry executives to the Affinia Manhattan. The conferences taking place that week featured 200 industry leaders as keynotes and presenters, including Josh Sapan, President and Chief Executive Officer, AMC Networks Inc.; Eric Berger, Executive Vice President, Digital Networks and General Manager Crackle, Sony Pictures Television; John Muszynski, Chief Investment Officer, Spark; John Collins, Chief Operating Officer, National Hockey League; Robert DeBitetto, President of Brand Strategy, Business Development and A+E Studios, A+E Networks; Gil Goldschein, President, Bunim/Murray Productions; Chris Grant, CEO, Electus; Bruce David Klein, President & Executive Producer, Atlas Media Group; Lauren Lexton, Co-founder and CEO, Authentic Entertainment; Brent Montgomery, CEO, Leftfield Entertainment; Henry Schleiff, Group President, Discovery Networks; and Philip D. Segal, CEO and Executive Producer, Original Productions, to name a few.

For information on 2015 NYC Television Week partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, contact Louis Hillelson at 917-231-4730 or [email protected].

For more information about 2015 NYC Television Week, visit www.nyctelevisionweek.com and follow them on Twitter at @NYCTelevisionWk.

Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News, Next TV, and Rating Intelligence are published by NewBay Media.

About NEWBAY MEDIA
NewBay Media is positioned at the center of the world’s most dynamic industries—Music, AV/Pro Audio, Consumer Electronics/Gaming, Video & Broadcast, and Education. We connect and inform millions of constituents in these industries through our award-winning content, integrated media capabilities, and high-profile network-building and informative events. NewBay proudly serves some of the broadest BtoB professional and music enthusiast communities in the world through over 60 print and digital publications, 100 integrated web and mobile applications, 75 conferences and conventions, custom marketing services and e-commerce capabilities. Find out more at www.newbaymedia.com.

For more information, contact:
Anthony Savona
212-378-0450
[email protected]

 


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