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The Home Depot to Present at Raymond James 36th Annual Institutional Investors Conference

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The Home Depot to Present at Raymond James 36th Annual Institutional Investors Conference


ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Richard McPhail, senior vice president, Finance will present at the Raymond James 36th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida. The presentation will begin at 9:50 a.m. ET on March 3, 2015.

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The presentation will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com. A link will be displayed under “Events and Presentations.” The webcast will be archived and available at the same location after the conclusion of the live event and will be available until April 3, 2015.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,269 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2013, The Home Depot had sales of $78.8 billion and earnings of $5.4 billion. The Company employs more than 300,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.


Myths and Facts About Taxes

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Myths and Facts About Taxes

Being informed will help you save time and money


WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tax season can be a confusing time of year. However, if you’re informed with a few basic facts, you’ll be able to resolve certain questions on your own.

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The following myths and facts will help you with the tax filing process.

  • Myth: If you’re new to the United States, you don’t have to file a tax return.
    Fact: Taxes are not related to immigration status. You must file taxes if you live in the United States and if your annual income reaches a specified amount, among other requirements (video).
  • Myth: If you don’t have a Social Security number, you don’t need to file taxes.
    Fact: Taxes are not dependent on Social Security numbers. If you don’t qualify for a Social Security number, you must request an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) to file taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues ITINs to residents and foreigners.
  • Myth: The IRS will call to say you owe money and demand a prompt payment.
    Fact: If this happens, it could be a scam. The IRS does not request payments over the phone or by e-mail. If the IRS does need to get in touch, you will receive an official letter in the mail.
  • Myth: You don’t need to declare tips as part of your income on your tax return.
    Fact: Any tips you earn must be reported. If you’re an employee and you earn more than $20 in tips a month, report it to your employer so federal income, Social Security and other taxes can be withheld. If your tips total less than $20 per month, they don’t need to be reported to your employer, but must still be declared on your return.
  • Myth: If you don’t file a tax return, the IRS will do it for you.
    Fact: You must file your own tax return. The IRS doesn’t prepare returns for any taxpayer. You will be considered a tax liability if you don’t file, and the IRS may impose penalties if you don’t pay before the deadline.

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


Millennials’ Weak Skills Threaten America’s Competitiveness

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Millennials’ Weak Skills Threaten America’s Competitiveness


PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Despite having the highest levels of educational attainment of any previous generation, America’s millennials, on average, demonstrate weak skills in literacy, numeracy and problem solving in technology-rich environments compared to their international peers. This finding from a new study by Educational Testing Service (ETS) raises the question of whether we can thrive as a nation when a large segment of our society lacks the skills required for higher-level employment and meaningful engagement in our democracy.

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America’s Skills Challenge: Millennials and the Future uses data from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) to compare the U.S. to 21 other member countries in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The report focuses on young adults born after 1980 who were 16–34 years of age at the time of the assessment. PIAAC measured adult skills across three domains: literacy, numeracy and problem solving in a technology-rich environment (PS-TRE).

ETS researchers Madeline Goodman, Anita Sands and Richard Coley focused on this population because these young adults are the most recent product of our educational systems. They have also attained the most years of schooling of any cohort in American history. And, these millennials will shape the economic and social landscape of our country for many years to come.

“While it is true that, on average, the more years of schooling one completes, the more skills one acquires, this report suggests that far too many are graduating high school and completing postsecondary educational programs without receiving adequate skills,” writes Irwin Kirsch, Director of ETS’s Center for Global Assessment, in the report’s preface. “If we expect to have a better educated population and a more competitive workforce, policymakers and other stakeholders will need to shift the conversation from one of educational attainment to one that acknowledges the growing importance of skills.”

The authors report that average scores for U.S. millennials were lower than in many other countries and ranked at the bottom in numeracy and PS-TRE. More worrisome is the fact that the youngest segment of the U.S. millennial cohort (16- to 24-year-olds), who could be the labor force for the next 50 years, also ranked last in numeracy and among the bottom countries in PS-TRE.

Additionally, the data reveal that even our best performing and most educated millennials, those who are native born, and those with the greatest economic advantage in relative terms, do not perform favorably in comparison to their peers internationally. In fact, in numeracy, the U.S.’s top performing millennials scored lower than top-performing millennials in 15 of the 22 participating countries, indicating that the skills challenge is systemic. Low-scoring U.S. millennials ranked last and scored lower than their peers in 19 participating countries.

Looking at performance by educational attainment, millennials with a four-year bachelor’s degree scored higher in numeracy than their counterparts in only two countries: Poland and Spain. Those whose highest level of educational attainment was either less than high school or high school scored lower than their counterparts in almost every other participating country. And, our best-educated millennials — those with a master’s or research degree — only scored higher than their peers in three countries.

The authors assert that especially in the U.S., where many millennials are putting themselves at risk financially to obtain higher education, policymakers and researchers must carefully examine what kinds of postsecondary education and training are leading to increased skills and which are not.

There are a number of very real consequences to ignoring the skill challenges outlined above. The PIAAC results raise deeper social equity concerns, since the gap between our highest and lowest performers is among the largest, which threatens to perpetuate inequalities in the broader society. Societies that display this pervasive inequality are likely to experience adverse consequences, including mistrust in government, decreased civic engagement, increased rates of incarceration, poor health, obesity, addiction and more. Wide disparities in education and skills weaken and erode participation and confidence in our democracy.

“As a country, we need to address the question of whether we can afford (in both a moral and fiscal sense) to write off nearly half of our younger-adult population as not having the skills needed to effectively engage as full and active participants in their own future and that of our nation,” conclude authors Goodman, Sands and Coley. “Skills or knowledge can either feed inequality or be an equalizing force. We must decide.”

Copies of America’s Skills Challenge: Millennials and the Future, are available at www.ets.org/millennials

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC ® tests, the GRE ® tests and The Praxis Series ® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org


Tommy Hilfiger Presented His Fall 2015 Collection

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Tommy Hilfiger Presented His Fall 2015 Collection


NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), is pleased to announce that Tommy Hilfiger premiered today his Fall 2015 women’s runway collection at the Park Avenue Armory during New York Fashion Week. The collection will fuse football themes and varsity motifs with Hilfiger’s classic American sportswear designs.

“Our inspiration this season is rooted in one of the most iconic and inclusive American past-times: football,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “This Fall we will celebrate our 30th anniversary with limited-edition product available to our consumers the moment the look steps onto the runway. We will also continue to introduce innovative digital technology that democratizes the event and invites everyone to view the show in expanded, engaging ways.”

As a tribute to the brand’s 30th anniversary, exclusive styles that premiere on the runway will be instantly available to purchase on tommy.com.

The limited-edition commemorative Hilfiger Collection designs are emblazoned with the number of the brand’s milestone birthday, and styles include a varsity-inspired V-neck sweater in burgundy or oyster gray, and a zip-top leather oversized clutch in five colorways.

Continuing Tommy Hilfiger’s tradition of fashion week collaborations with social media innovators, the 30th anniversary sweater and clutch will debut on the Tommy Hilfiger Twitter stream, seconds before stepping onto the runway, using the popular Twitter Mirror. This marks the first time the Twitter photo technology will appear backstage at New York Fashion Week to exclusively preview looks from the collection.

Further details on the Tommy Hilfiger brand’s full digital fashion week program will be announced during Fall 2015 New York Fashion Week.


(Español) Roberto Livi nos presenta su más reciente trabajo discográfico con una gira de conciertos

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All-New 2016 Honda Pilot Makes World Debut and Redefines the Midsize, Three-Row SUV at 2015 Chicago Auto Show

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All-New 2016 Honda Pilot Makes World Debut and Redefines the Midsize, Three-Row SUV at 2015 Chicago Auto Show





All-New 2016 Honda Pilot Makes World Debut and Redefines the Midsize, Three-Row SUV at 2015 Chicago Auto Show


– Modern, refined and confidently capable new Pilot launching this summer


– Advanced and efficient Earth Dreams Technology™ powertrains


– Class-leading safety features, fuel efficiency and driving dynamics


– A host of new technologies and even more packaging flexibility


CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2016 Honda Pilot SUV made its global premiere today at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. Reengineered and redesigned in America, the 2016 Honda Pilot delivers more family-friendly utility, more advanced technology and more premium attributes and amenities than ever before, boasting class-leading safety features, fuel efficiency and confident driving dynamics in a thoroughly modern, stylish and sophisticated new package.

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The all-new 2016 Pilot, launching at Honda dealerships nationwide this summer, is the third generation of Honda’s three-row midsize SUV to be designed, developed and manufactured in America. Reinforcing 2015 as the “Year of Honda,” Pilot further strengthens Honda’s SUV/CUV triple threat by joining the exceptionally well received 2015 CR-V (2015 Motor Trend SUV of the Year) and greatly anticipated new 2016 HR-V.

“With looks that command attention and the powerful presence of true functionality, the 2016 Pilot sets a new benchmark in the midsize SUV class with an unmatched combination of sophistication and utility,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. “This means the all-new Pilot will comfort, entertain and assist active families in all aspects of their lives, whether it’s an evening out for two, a road trip adventure for all or just the chores of everyday life.”

Premium Style and Features
The all-new design of the 2016 Pilot sports a modern, sleek, yet commanding and muscular form incorporating new premium features, including optional brighter and more efficient LED projector headlights with auto high beam technology, available signature LED daytime running lights and taillights, plus available 20-inch wheels and a first-ever panoramic roof option. The premium quality of the new Pilot carries over to the interior, where designers have applied high-quality, soft-touch materials throughout the cabin and added thoughtful details such as LED map lighting. 

Additional high-end amenities include available heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel and heated second-row seats. For the first time, upper-trim Pilot models will have available two second-row captain’s chairs, providing for easy walk through between the second and third rows, in addition to the standard second-row three-person 60/40 split seat for 8-passenger seating capacity.

Advanced Technology
The new Pilot delivers the connectivity and power access that the modern family demands, including up to five USB ports, four that provide better recharging with 2.5-amp output, to charge iPads or smartphones while in use. Additional ports and plugs include an auxiliary jack for nearly any audio player, an HDMI port for a gaming console, two headphone jacks, two 12-volt power outlets and a 115-volt outlet to power just about anything.

The new Pilot also incorporates Honda’s latest thinking for advanced, family-friendly technology, including an upsized 8-inch capacitive touchscreen Display Audio telematics interface powered by a new Android-based operating system and more powerful processor, along with an available all-new embedded Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™. The new navigation system features improved graphics and new capabilities, including 3D renderings of terrain, buildings and road signs, improved lane guidance, live search function, 911 emergency services and more.

The Pilot’s Display Audio system enables simplified smartphone connectivity making for easier access to all the features and connectivity options of the HondaLink™ connected-car system. A 9-inch rear entertainment system with DVD and new Blu-Ray disc™ capability is available.

Family-Friendly Utility
The new Pilot builds on its reputation for best-in-class interior space, versatility and utility with 3.5 inches of added overall vehicle length, enabling a larger cargo area that can hold an 82-quart cooler without compromising third-row seating capability, a segment-exclusive feature. Third-row entry and exit is made even easier and more intuitive courtesy of an available one-touch walk-in second-row seat that slides and tilts to its forward-most position at the touch of a button. As compared with the current Pilot, the width of the lower portion of the third-row entryway has been increased by 2.5 inches with 1-inch lower step-over height.

The Pilot’s new center console features a cavernous storage compartment capable of accommodating items as large as a full-size iPad or large purse. And with its seamless cover in the closed position, the console provides a convenient, non-slip surface for items that the driver or front passenger may need close at hand.

Earth Dreams Technology™ Powertrain
The 2016 Pilot delivers more refined, powerful and fuel-efficient performance than ever before courtesy of its new 3.5-liter, direct-injected i-VTEC® V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™) cylinder deactivation technology. For improved fuel efficiency, the Pilot will include available Idle Stop technology that shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, instantly and smoothly restarting the engine when the driver lifts their foot off the brake pedal. The new engine is mated to one of two advanced new transmissions – a Pilot-first 6-speed automatic transmission, or on upper trims, a Honda-first 9-speed automatic transmission – both delivering notably refined, responsive and fuel-efficient performance. The new Pilot will be available in front-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations and will feature a completely new Honda all-wheel-drive system that delivers even more confident, efficient and dynamic all-weather performance.

The new Pilot is almost 300 pounds lighter than the outgoing model; its more rigid, tightly sealed yet lighter body in combination with new, efficient powertrains, a new all-wheel-drive system and class-leading aerodynamics result in class-leading dynamic performance and fuel efficiency along with a new level of cabin quietness befitting its status as a premium family SUV.

Advanced Safety Performance
In keeping with Honda’s commitment to safety, the new Pilot will feature the most comprehensive set of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies ever offered on a Honda vehicle. Together these technologies make up Honda Sensing™, a suite of technologies designed to expand the driver’s situational awareness while sensing and responding to potential road hazards, including other vehicles, road obstacles and even pedestrians, mitigating the possibility or severity of a collision. It includes Honda’s popular LaneWatch™ display, Blind Spot Indicators, a standard Multi-Angle Rear View Camera, and available Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, Adaptive Cruise Control and a Honda-first Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) system.

The new Pilot is expected to deliver the highest safety ratings in its class and targets a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a GOOD rating in all crash modes. The new Pilot incorporates Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, designed to more efficiently absorb and disperse the energy from a frontal collision, along with a new ultra-high-strength door ring designed to help better protect occupants. The 2016 Pilot also incorporates an all-new 3-bone platform while also utilizing high and ultra-high strength body materials, which together reduce noise, vibration and harness (NVH), improve handling, increase rigidity and reduce weight.

Standard safety and driver-assistive features include four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control; an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, driver and front passenger SmartVent™ side airbags and side-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions; and a new Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with real-time display of individual tire pressures.

All-American Honda Pilot
All three generations of the Honda Pilot have been designed and developed in America by Honda R&D Americas, Inc. at its Los Angeles design studio and Raymond, Ohio, vehicle development center. The Pilot and its engine are manufactured at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama auto plant. In 2014, nearly 98 percent of all Honda-brand vehicles were produced in North America. 

The Pilot joins the Honda CR-V – 2015 Motor Trend SUV of the Year and America’s best-selling SUV for eight of the past 11 years – the popular Odyssey minivan and the dynamic new HR-V crossover, launching this spring, in Honda’s growing lineup of innovative light truck offerings. An all-new Honda Ridgeline pickup will join the Honda lineup within the next two years. All Honda light truck models are produced in North America using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Consumer information about all Honda vehicles is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Honda. To keep up with the most current media information about the 2016 Honda Pilot visit hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/pilot.

 


Oscar Garcia Mendoza Joins the Atlas Network Advisory Council

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Oscar Garcia Mendoza Joins the Atlas Network Advisory Council


CARACAS, Venezuela, Feb. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CEDICE Libertad announced that its Vice President, Oscar Garcia Mendoza, a longtime banking figure, author and human rights advocate, has joined the Advisory Council of the Atlas Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to the worldwide freedom movement.

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The Atlas Network Advisory Council is comprised of individuals who share a commitment to liberty and enthusiasm for Atlas Network’s mission, and who have an international vision and perspective. The organization connects leaders from more than 80 countries around the world.

“We are delighted to welcome Oscar Garcia Mendoza to the Advisory Council and are fortunate to be able to draw upon his decades of experience championing freedom and free enterprise,” said Alex Chafuen, President of Atlas Network.

In 2013, Oscar Garcia Mendoza was awarded the Excellence in the Defense of Liberty award by the Atlas Foundation in recognition of his tireless efforts to promote and defend the principles of free enterprise and individual rights in Venezuela.

About Atlas Network
Founded in 1981, the Atlas Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening worldwide freedom by identifying, training, and supporting individuals and organizations that promote liberty and limited government. Atlas connects a global network of more than 400 free-market organizations in over 80 countries to the ideas and resources needed to advance the cause of liberty. For more information, visit: www.atlasnetwork.org.

About CEDICE Libertad
CEDICE Libertad is a Venezuelan organization committed to the defense of individual liberty, free enterprise, property rights, limited government and peace. It was founded in 1984 and manages several programs, including: Pais de Propietarios (promoting individual property rights), Centro de Estudios de Energia (promotes the knowledge and discussion of oil and energy as a key resource for economic development), Formacion para Jovenes Lideres (enhances student understanding of the benefits of a free society), among other programs such as ethical and corporate citizenship, as well as economics for journalists. For more information, visit: www.cedice.org.ve  For more information about Oscar Garcia Mendoza visit URL: http://ogarciamendoza.com/


Def Leppard Preps North American Summer Tour

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Def Leppard Preps North American Summer Tour

– Tickets on Sale Starting Feb. 20 at LiveNation.com –

– Styx and Tesla Set to Join the Tour as Special Guests –

“…the greatest power-pop band ever to masquerade as metal.”
– New York Magazine


LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Def Leppard returns to the road this summer for an extensive North American tour.  The Live Nation-promoted tour hitting nearly 50 cities across the U.S. and Canada will kick off on June 23 in Tampa, Fla. at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. Joining Def Leppard on their massive summer outing are rockers Styx and Tesla. Please see full tour routing below. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18 at noon local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. General tickets for the tour go on sale starting Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m. on www.livenation.com. Please see below for full details and on sale information.

DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCES 2015 SUMMER TOUR

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Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and ground-breaking multi-platinum albums—including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group’s legendary tracks, bringing together classic Leppard hits such as “Rock of Ages,” Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Foolin.” The upcoming tour follows on the heels of the band’s massive 2014 co-headlining tour with KISS, last summer.

2015 TOUR DATES
All dates, venues and cities below subject to change.
All shows on sale Feb. 20 unless otherwise noted.

June 23

Tampa, FL

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

June 25

West Palm Beach, FL

Coral Sky Amphitheatre

June 27

Birmingham, AL

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

June 28

Atlanta, GA

Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood (on sale Feb. 21)

June 30

Charlotte, NC

PNC Music Pavilion (on sale Feb. 21)

July 02

Bristow, VA

Jiffy Lube Live (on sale March 6)

July 03

Virginia Beach, VA

Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach

July 05

Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun Arena (on sale Feb. 21)

July 07

Gilford, MD

Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook*

July 09

Mansfield, MA

Xfinity Center (on sale Feb. 21)

July 11

Bethel, NY

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts (on sale Feb. 21)

July 12

Darien Center, NY

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

July 14

Toronto, ON

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre (on sale Feb. 21)

July 15

Youngstown, OH

Covelli Centre*†

July 17

Clarkston, MI

DTE Energy Music Theatre

July 21

Mt. Pleasant, MI

Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino*†

July 23

Wantagh, NY

Nikon at Jones Beach Theater (on sale Feb. 28)

July 24

Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

July 25

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center (on sale Feb. 28)

August 07

Sturgis, SD

Buffalo Chip Campground*†

August 08

Sioux Falls, SD

Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

August 10

Oklahoma City, OK

Chesapeake Energy Arena*

August 11

Kansas City, MO

Starlight Theatre

August 14

Sedalia, MO

Missouri State Fair*

August 15

Des Moines, IA

Iowa State Fair*

August 17

Cincinnati, OH

Riverbend Music Center

August 18

Nashville, TN

Bridgestone Arena

August 21

Dallas, TX

Gexa Energy Pavilion

August 22

Woodlands, TX

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

August 23

Austin, TX

Austin360 Amphitheater

August 27

St. Paul, MN

Minnesota State Fair*

August 28

Grand Forks, ND

Alerus Center

August 30

Noblesville, IN

Klipsch Music Center

September 01

Allentown, PA

The Great Allentown Fair*

September 03

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum! Center*

September 04

Maryland Heights, MO

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (on sale Feb. 21)

September 05

Tinley Park, IL

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

September 16

Auburn, WA

White River Amphitheater (on sale Feb. 21)

September 17

Ridgefield, WA

Amphitheater Northwest (on sale Feb. 21)

September 19

Mountain View, CA

Shoreline Amphitheatre

September 22

Chula Vista, CA

Sleep Train Amphitheatre

September 23

Phoenix, AZ

Ak-Chin Pavilion

September 25

Albuquerque, NM

Isleta Amphitheater

September 26

Denver, CO

Pepsi Center

September 28

West Valley City, UT

USANA Amphitheater

September 30

Spokane, WA               

Spokane Arena*

October 2

Bozeman, MT

Brick Breeden Fieldhouse*

October 4

Bismarck, ND

Bismarck Civic Center*

* – Non Live Nation date
† – Styx not performing on this date

About Def Leppard:
Def Leppard—Joe Elliott (vocals), Vivian Campbell (guitar), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick “Sav” Savage (bass) and Rick Allen (drums)—continues to be one of the most important forces in rock music. With 100 million records sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their credit, the group’s spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, continue to sell out venues worldwide. For the past thirty years the band’s epic live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name, leading Def Leppard to be heralded as an institution in both the music and touring industry.

For more information on Def Leppard‘s US tour and tickets please visit the band’s web site at www.defleppard.com 
www.twitter.com/def_leppard
https://www.facebook.com/defleppard

About Styx:
Spawned from a Chicago basement in the early ’70s, STYX would eventually transform into the virtual arena rock prototype by the late ’70s and early ’80s, due to a fondness for big rockers and soaring power ballads.  Over the course of their 38-year career they’ve released 15 studio albums, six best-of compilations and four live albums, garnering eight Top Ten singles. STYX has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.  Throughout their illustrious career, they’ve performed more live shows since 1999 than all of the previous years of its career combined.  Two Super-Bowl appearances, Pollstar box office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon and Bad Company (to name only a few), two more studio albums and no end in sight, STYX continues to conquer the planet, one venue at a time.

www.styxworld.com 
www.facebook.com/styxtheband 
www.twitter.com/styxtheband 
www.instagram.com/styxtheband

About Tesla:
TESLA — Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (guitar), Brian Wheat (bass guitar), Dave Rude (guitar) and Troy Luccketta (drums)— One of Rock n Roll’s most respected bands, multi-platinum sellers TESLA have remained true to their “no frills” style since the first day they hit the music scene nearly 30 years ago. Their catalog reads like a soundtrack to the lives of a generation of fans worldwide. With their latest chart topping release “SIMPLICITY” they have proven they are a band that continues to consistently deliver energetic, hard-driving, blues-based rhythms with thought-provoking lyrics that die-hard fans expect and today’s generation craves.

www.facebook.com/Teslatheband 
www.twitter.com/teslalive 
www.youtube.com/teslatheband

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.

Follow us @twitter.com/LiveNationInc

 


2016 Acura RDX Brings the Heat in World Debut at 2015 Chicago Auto Show

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The new 2016 Acura RDX brings the heat in its debut to today at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show





2016 Acura RDX Brings the Heat in World Debut at 2015 Chicago Auto Show

Hot-selling Acura RDX luxury crossover boosts its considerable market strength with significant upgrades to performance, luxury, styling and safety features


CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Coming off its best-ever year, the newly refreshed and energized 2016 Acura RDX luxury sport-utility made its world debut at the Chicago Auto Show, sporting a host of significant upgrades to performance, luxury prestige and styling. Launching at Acura dealerships nationwide this Spring, the 2016 Acura RDX receives  Jewel Eye™ LED projector headlamps and LED taillights, a new, more powerful 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V-6 engine, an expanded list of AcuraWatch™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, and a host of new luxury features and technologies, including a new line-topping RDX with Advance Package.

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The Acura RDX and MDX have formed a potent 1-2 punch in the luxury SUV game, posting record sales in 2014 well ahead of European rivals in their segments. With the 2016 MDX also getting significant new features and technologies, including a 9-speed automatic transmission, the new RDX and MDX stand as an even more formidable presence in the luxury SUV space.

“The RDX ended on a high note in 2014, posting its best sales year ever, but at Acura, we are not content in resting on our laurels,” said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president and general manager of Acura. “The 2016 RDX gets a major infusion of Acura brand DNA including enhancements to styling, driving performance, and exciting new luxury feature-content, further solidifying its place as the one to beat in the entry luxury SUV segment.”

The 2016 RDX gets an important performance boost courtesy of its new 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) cylinder deactivation technology. Peak horsepower and torque output are up—279 (+6 hp) and 252 lb.-ft. (+1 lb.-ft.), respectively, while sporting a broader torque curve for more immediate and powerful acceleration response—right where it counts. Variable Cylinder Management™ allows for deactivation of two of the engine’s six cylinders under light engine loads, helping the more powerful 2016 RDX increase its highway EPA fuel-economy ratings by 1 mpg, rising to 19/28mpg for AWD models and 20/29mpg for FWD models (city/highway). Driving refinement is further enhanced by new active front and rear engine mounts, updates to the steering control system and increased suspension mount stiffness. Additionally, the RDX’s all-wheel-drive system – AWD with Intelligent Control – has been tuned for greater rear torque bias to further enhance dynamic stability and all-weather performance.

The 2016 RDX also gets key elements of Acura design DNA with restyled front and rear fasciae, including the addition of Acura’s signature Jewel Eye™ LED headlights and LED taillights with light-pipe design on all models and a new three-dimensional grille treatment. The lower front and rear fascia areas also support the new look with fresh luxury details while all models receive new wheel designs.

Inside, the new RDX gets a fresh look with a high-contrast silver and black trim plus significant upgrades to both standard and available luxury features and technology, including standard heated front seats and new second-row air-conditioning vents. The RDX with Technology Package adds a new 8-way adjustable power passenger’s front seat (4-way power in base models), Acura’s intuitive dual-screen On-Demand Multi-Information Display (ODMD), HD Radio®, blind spot information (BSI) and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor.

A new Advance Package for the 2016 RDX adds rain-sensing wipers, front fog lights, Bi-Directional Keyless remote engine start, front and rear parking sensors, ventilated front seats, an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror, and AcuraWatch™ advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies.  Both the Technology and Advance packages are equipped with the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™. All RDX models with AcuraWatch™ also get a new 4.2-inch full-color TFT Multi-Information Display with expanded, customizable information readouts such as average vehicle speed, fuel economy, fuel range, tire pressure monitoring system (TMPS) and turn-by-turn navigation.

While offered as standard equipment on the new Advance Package, all RDX models can now be equipped with the AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, including Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ and Lane Keeping Assist, along with a standard Multi-View Rear Camera and Expanded View driver’s side mirror.  AcuraWatch™ uses sensor fusion technology, the cooperative operation of a millimeter wave radar system and a windshield-mounted monocular camera to expand both the scope and fidelity of its sensing capabilities, including the ability to sense and respond to numerous road hazards, including a pedestrian detected in the roadway.

In addition to the available AcuraWatch™ technologies, the 2016 RDX offers enhanced collision performance with numerous changes to its Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure that further improve frontal collision performance. The 2016 RDX targets top-in-class safety ratings – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The RDX is produced at the company’s award-winning East Liberty, Ohio, plant, using domestic and globally sources parts. In January, Acura marked the sale of its two-millionth North American-made vehicle in America.  Today, approximately 94 percent of all Acura models sold in America are made in the company’s plants in Ohio and Alabama.

About Acura
Acura offers a full line of precision crafted performance-luxury vehicles through a network of approximately 270 U.S. dealers. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. The next-generation Acura NSX mid-engine supercar will join the Acura lineup later this year.  Acura was recently recognized by Edmunds.com for the third consecutive year as leading all luxury brands in retained value after five years of ownership.

For More Information
Consumer information about Acura is available at acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information including detailed features, pricing and high-resolution photography of the Acura model line is available at acuranews.com.


Gift of Hope Sets Record in Number of Lives Saved

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Gift of Hope Sets Record in Number of Lives Saved

Organization Announces Significant Increase in Latino Contributions


CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — February 14th is National Donor Day. To celebrate, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network announced a record number of lives saved by helping 334 donors and their families donate 1,020 organs to patients waiting for a transplant, giving them a second chance at life last year.

“In 2014 we helped more people than ever before in our 28 year history and made a huge difference in the lives of many people,” said Kevin Cmunt, Gift of Hope President/CEO. “But none of this would have been possible without the selfless decisions made by individuals and family members to offer the gift of life to others through donation,” added Cmunt.

Despite this accomplishment, the shortage of donated organs remains critical. More than 5,200 Illinoisans currently are waiting for transplants, and the gap between the number of people waiting and available organs continues to widen. That is why today Gift of Hope invites the community to become organ and tissue donors.

“Every year through our efforts, we confirm that compassion and generosity are part of our community culture,” said Raiza Mendoza, Manager of Hispanic Affairs for Gift of Hope. “The contribution of the Latino community also set a record as the number of registered donors increased substantially, presenting the highest donor authorization rate at Gift of Hope in the entire year,” concluded Mendoza.

Today, Hispanics are more receptive to Gift of Hope’s message about registering to become organ donors and making this matter an everyday conversation among family and friends. Consequently, the organization has raised the bar on programs and services to continue educating, inspiring and addressing their sensitive needs with initiatives such as: Scholarships for Hope, Stories for Hope and Mission Smile for Hope. To that end, Gift of Hope delivered hundreds of toys to: Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center, Mt. Sinai Children’s Hospital, University of Illinois Children’s Hospital and its Pediatric Transplant Center, with a final delivery to the children of El Hogar del Nino taking place this Friday, February 13th in observance of National Donation Day.

It is also important to emphasize the legislative accomplishments that have brought a positive impact to the area of organ and tissue donation in Illinois, like the signing of SB0741, the alignment of Medicare and Medicaid services, which would allow some excluded patients a greater access to transplants, and the passing of SB0957, which allows thousands of undocumented drivers to register as donors when they apply for their temporary driver’s licenses.

“When the community gets united to help in the solution of its needs, the outcome is always positive. The record we celebrate today is the result of the shared work of Gift of Hope, healthcare partners, legislators, religious and community leaders, and a generous community willing to keep giving hope to those in need,” Mendoza concluded.

CONTACTS:

Janet Dominguez

Hispanic Media Relations

P: 312.281.2044

C: 630.779.3800

[email protected] 

Sonia Sotello 

Hispanic Media Relations

P: 312.281.2164

C: 312.909-7259

[email protected]

About Gift of Hope 
Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network is a nonprofit organization that coordinates donation of organs and tissues with 180 hospitals in Illinois and northeast Indiana. Since its inception in 1987, Gift of Hope has coordinated donations that have saved the lives of more than 20,000 organ transplant beneficiaries, and bettering the lives of hundreds of thousands of recipients of tissue transplants. For more information: www.giftofhope.org/espanol or call: 877-577-3747.

 


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