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Musicians Play for Peace

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Musicians Play for Peace


Make Your Own Peace, new charity fundraising platform, teams up with world-renowned artists


to support global peace initiatives


MIAMI, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Some of the most recognized artists in the music industry are using their talents to promote peace and raise funds for charities around the world through Make Your Own Peace Foundation (www.makeyourownpeace.com), an innovative social movement and non-profit organization launching November 16th at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. With the goal of impacting one billion lives in the first year, MYOP is the first secure method for individuals to make a real impact towards world peace, allowing supporters to donate towards peace-generating causes, regardless of geography, political views or religious beliefs.

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To kick off the campaign, Eduardo Marturet, music director and conductor of the Miami Symphony Orchestra and global ambassador for Make Your Own Peace, will unveil the campaign anthem called “With A Little Help from My Friends” during the “All You Need is Love” concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in America. The event will feature Beatles music performed by the Miami Symphony Orchestra as well as special performances by American Idol Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard and introducing child prodigy Haven Star Ross.

“Just like The Beatles’ music, Make Your Own Peace’s goal is to transcend cultural and physical boundaries to spread a message about love, compassion and generosity,” said Miguel (Mike) Rodriguez, President and Founder of MYOP. “While there are many organizations raising funds for similar causes, renowned artists are investing their time with Make Your Own Peace because they understand it is a transparent organization capable of making a real and immediate impact towards peace across the globe.”

MYOP supporters can make a difference by simply downloading music. With a minimum $5 donation, supporters are able to download music created by the world’s most renowned artists especially for Make Your Own Peace. At the time of purchase, donors can select to direct their funds to one of many causes supported by MYOP, including education, health and hunger. The first compilation of music by award winning artists will be released by Christmas.

“We couldn’t think of a better place to launch than during the Miami Symphony Orchestra’s All You Need Is Love concert,” said Samuel Quiros, CEO of World Music Group and Chairman of Make Your Own Peace Foundation. “The Beatles are the perfect example of how music can change the world and that’s exactly what we are trying to do with MYOP.”

Priding itself on efficient and transparent operations, all donations will be delivered directly to the cause each donor selects in real time, allowing charities to make instant use of funds. Donors will also receive news from charities about how those funds were spent.

For more information about Make Your Own Peace, please visit www.makeyourownpeace.com.

ABOUT WORLD MUSIC GROUP

World Music Group was created by a team of record producers, marketing strategists and technology experts who believe that consumers should be rewarded with beautiful music from global superstars for contributing to great causes. World Music Group has created several movements across the years such as Tocando Tierra, a movement initiated in 1999 by Samuel Quiros, CEO of World Music Group, with the release of a 3 CD album with 36 tracks recorded with some of the best musicians in the world. A portion of the proceeds were donated to UNICEF to benefit Latin American children in need. With Make Your Own Peace, World Music Group will launch a modern and efficient technological platform that will allow people across the world to download very special music tracks from the most diverse talents in the world and at the same time act in favor of peace.


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2015 Honda Fit Chosen as AUTOMOBILE All-Star

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2015 Honda Fit Chosen as AUTOMOBILE All-Star





2015 Honda Fit Chosen as AUTOMOBILE All-Star


All-new 2015 Honda Fit recognized for its affordability, practicality and engaging driving dynamics


TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2015 Honda Fit has claimed a spot on the prestigious 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Star list (automobilemag.com/2015AllStars). The brand’s editors, who judge each vehicle on its performance, features, and overall value, applauded the Fit (automobiles.honda.com/fits) for its refined powertrain, excellent ergonomics, and fun-to-drive dynamics.

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“The Fit remains the benchmark for packaging, versatility and value in its segment,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda automobile division for American Honda. “AUTOMOBILE’s  recognition of the Honda Fit validates our ongoing efforts to deliver best-in-class vehicles for our customers, and our continued investment in North American manufacturing.”

“We’d argue there isn’t a better car on the road today starting under $20,000 than the Honda Fit,” said AUTOMOBILE editor-in-chief Mike Floyd. “It’s fun to hustle around, especially when its updated engine is mated to its new six-speed manual. It’s pulled off adding more rear seat and cargo area—all while decreasing its overall footprint. And it’s available with more options and safety features than ever before. The Fit is still very much go, and it’s a 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Star as a result.”

This win for the 2015 Fit marks the 20th time a Honda has been named an AUTOMOBILE All-Star since the award’s inception in 1990. Past Honda All-Stars, in addition to the Fit, include the Civic, Element, Prelude, Odyssey, Accord and Ridgeline.

To read AUTOMOBILE‘s complete 2015 All-Star coverage, visit www.automobilemag.com/2015allstars/ or pick up a copy of the January 2015 issue of AUTOMOBILE Magazine.

About TEN: The Enthusiast Network:
TEN: The Enthusiast Network is the world’s premier network of enthusiast brands, such as Motor Trend, Automobile, Hot Rod, Surfer, Transworld and GrindTV. With more than 60 publications, 100 websites, the world’s largest automotive VOD channel, 800 branded products, 50-plus events, and a wide array of TV and radio programs, TEN inspires enthusiasts to pursue their passions.

For More Fit Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/fit. To join the Fit community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Honda/Fit. Additional media information including, pricing, features and high-resolution photography of the 2014 Honda Civic is available at hondanews.com/channels/honda-automobiles-fit.


Sears New “Reserve It” Service Lets Shop Your Way® Members Shop Online, Try On and Purchase In-Store

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sears, a leading integrated retailer, has introduced “Reserve It” – a free service that lets Shop Your Way members simply identify apparel and footwear items in-stock at their local store, easily place them on hold and then try them on in-store. The new shopping convenience is the latest in a series of integrated retail innovations Sears has introduced since last holiday season.

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“Time is often the greatest gift one can receive during the busy holiday season and Reserve It gives our members that gift,” said Leena Munjal, senior vice president, Sears Holdings. “Reserve It combines the digital world of ecommerce with in-store shopping – including the ability to touch, feel and try on clothes and footwear – to streamline and personalize the experience for our members like never before.”

How it works:

  • Members log in to their Shop Your Way account on Sears.com and select their local Sears store; apparel and footwear product searches will now show items in-stock at that specific store.
  • The member clicks on the product, style and size they want, then selects “Reserve In Store.” Members will receive an email and/or text notification to alert them when their products are ready to try on.
  • Upon arrival at their local Sears, the member will find their item personally labeled and ready to try on at the Reserve It rack located in the apparel section (reserved items are held for 48 hours). The member can then complete their purchase at a nearby register.

“Reserve It is a more efficient way to shop for clothes and shoes,” said Munjal. “Instead of browsing through racks to find your size, color and style, you’ve already browsed with a few clicks online, and when you arrive at the store your selections are hand-picked, ready and waiting for you to try on.”

The Reserve It launch comes as projections from the National Retail Federation reveal that online shopping will hit an all-time high this holiday – 56 percent of shoppers plan to shop online.*

Since pioneering buy online, pickup in-store 13 years ago, Sears has introduced a series of multi-channel shopping options that connect the online and in-store shopping experience. Along with Reserve It, members and customers have three more new ways to shop using Sears integrated retail options this holiday, including:

  • In-Vehicle Pickup, Return and Exchange in Five – a game changer and retail industry first. The service, powered by the Shop Your Way mobile app, lets members pick up, return or exchange their purchases for free – guaranteed in five minutes or less – without ever leaving their vehicle. See store or sears.com for further details.
  • Expanded Free Store Pickup – an online/in-store collaboration that allows members to pick up sears.com or kmart.com orders at any of each other’s stores – more than 2,000 locations nationwide. The service gives shoppers more convenient access to an even wider selection of their favorite brand-name products.
  • Shop Your Way Member Assist – uniquely leverages the online and mobile channels that members already use to give them quick and convenient access to the knowledge and expertise of local store associates. It offers a more personalized service experience and is another convenience for Shop Your Way members – enabling them to talk to knowledgeable sales associates remotely.

To learn more about Reserve It, visit the Shop Your Way YouTube channel to:

More information is also available on the Sears Holdings corporate blog, “SHC Speaks” at blog.searsholdings.com.

*According to the National Retail Federation’s Holiday Consumer Spending Survey; Oct. 16, 2014

About Shop Your Way®

Shop Your Way is a free social shopping destination and rewards program offering millions of products, personalized services, and advice. Through a network of retail partners and service providers, members can shop, compare, purchase items and earn points to use on future purchases. Members also enjoy special pricing, exclusive sales, events, access to celebrity brands and sweepstakes. And through the unique social community on shopyourway.com members can research and browse products, create wish lists, poll friends and family and even get advice from experts to help choose the products and services that best meet their needs.

There is no minimum purchase required for Shop Your Way members to redeem points and points can be used toward purchases across countless product categories. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play.

About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and related services and is part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through Sears-branded and affiliated full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard – among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation’s largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service and installation calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

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Raytheon engineer wins prestigious national award

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Raytheon engineer wins prestigious national award


Carla Sayan honored by the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers


TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) presented its 2014 National Most Promising Engineer of the Year award to Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) Carla Sayan. The award recognizes Sayan for her many outstanding technical accomplishments at Raytheon Missile Systems.

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“My work at Raytheon is exciting, challenging and rewarding. The company creates an environment where employees want to innovate and succeed,” said Carla Sayan, Raytheon Missile Systems Senior Information Systems Engineer. “I am so proud to receive this award, and I’m proud of Raytheon’s commitment to always be on the cutting edge of technology.”

Sayan joined Raytheon in 2008 and has worked on several critical initiatives and applications in next-generation information systems such as model-based engineering solutions and cyber-technology.

In addition to her accomplishments in Engineering and Technology, Sayan has demonstrated a strong commitment to making improvements in her community. She has been an active volunteer and mentor regularly sharing her knowledge both inside the company and in the community.

“Raytheon recognizes the impact and importance of giving back to the community,” said Sayan. “The company encourages employees to be change agents by providing us with numerous opportunities to volunteer our time and talents. Additionally, Raytheon fosters an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice – It’s one of the best things about working here.”

About SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.

Note to Editors
Sayan received the award Nov. 8 during the SHPE national conference in Detroit, Michigan.

Media Contact
John B. Patterson
+1.520.440.2194

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March of Dimes And University of Pennsylvania Launch Pioneering Prematurity Research Center On World Prematurity Day

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March of Dimes And University of Pennsylvania Launch Pioneering Prematurity Research Center On World Prematurity Day



More than 16,000 Babies Born Too Soon in Pennsylvania Each Year


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the March of Dimes Foundation announce the launch of a new $10 million Prematurity Research Center here.

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The March of Dimes will invest $10 million during the next five years to create a transdisciplinary center conducting team-based research, led by physicians and researchers at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, to discover the unknown causes of preterm birth and develop new strategies to prevent it. This March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania is part of a “medical Manhattan Project” of five such centers in the United States created by the foundation since 2011.

“This new Prematurity Research Center at Penn continues our commitment to accelerate research investment in this critical area of newborn health,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, President of the March of Dimes. “We’re excited to add the expertise of the University of Pennsylvania’s renowned scientists to our specialized network of investigators nationwide working to discover precisely what causes early labor, and how it can be prevented.”

Preterm birth is the most common, costly, and a serious newborn health problem in the United States, affecting nearly half a million babies each year.  In Pennsylvania, 10.7 percent, or more than 16,000 babies, were born preterm in 2013. Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn death in the U.S., and the leading killer of children under age five worldwide. Babies who survive an early birth often face lifetime health challenges, such as vision and breathing problems, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. Even babies born just a few weeks early have higher rates of hospitalization and illness than full-term infants. The U.S. has one of the worst rates of preterm birth of any high-resource country.

“As an obstetrician for 30 years, I have seen first-hand the toll of premature birth, and the need to create such an important research collaborative,” says Dr. Deborah A. Driscoll, Luigi Mastroianni Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, and Principal Investigator of the new Prematurity Research Center. “The University of Pennsylvania has some of the top researchers and maternal-fetal specialists in the nation, with impressive accomplishments in the study of this serious threat to the health of babies.”

“We’re grateful for the support from the March of Dimes for this important initiative, and we’re excited about the opportunity to make major advances in understanding the basis for preterm birth and ultimately reduce the incidence of premature delivery,” says Dr. Joseph W. St. Geme, Physician-in-Chief and Chair of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Prematurity Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania will focus on the energy and metabolism of the cells in the reproductive tract, structural changes in the cervix, and contribution of the placenta to normal and preterm labor.

Also collaborating on the project are investigators from Columbia University Medical Center in New York and University of Pittsburgh Magee-Womens Research Institute.

The March of Dimes is investing a total of $75 million over 10 years in its prematurity research centers. The first one opened at Stanford University School of Medicine in California in 2011. The Ohio Collaborative, a partnership of leading research centers in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, launched in 2013, and the Prematurity Research Center at Washington University in St. Louis was launched last week on November 10.

For more information online, please visit http://www.prematurityresearch.org/penn

Today marks the 4th annual World Prematurity Day (WPD), created to highlight the serious global problem of preterm birth. Nongovernmental organizations, parent groups, and government ministries are working together on WPD in some 80 countries to raise awareness and take action to prevent premature birth and save babies in their countries.  Activities include lighting buildings and landmarks such as the Empire State Building in New York City in purple to symbolize hope for a healthy start for more babies.

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. 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 Twitter.

 

Baby Photographer Anne Geddes’ NICU Image Supports Prematurity Awareness Month

 

The March of Dimes is opening 5 Prematurity Research Centers to solve the mystery of preterm birth.


Cal/OSHA Updates its Guidance for Protecting Workers in Inpatient Health Care Settings from Ebola

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Cal/OSHA Updates its Guidance for Protecting Workers in Inpatient Health Care Settings from Ebola


OAKLAND, California, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Although widespread outbreak of Ebola in the United States is still unlikely and no cases of Ebola have presented in California, Cal/OSHA, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today posted updated Ebola guidance for inpatient hospital settings. The updated guidance builds on Cal/OSHA’s Interim Guidance for Ebola released on October 15, and provides additional direction to ensure hospitals and health care workers take the proper steps to safely provide care for suspected or confirmed Ebola patients in California.

“Ensuring worker safety and protection is our top priority,” said Juliann Sum, Acting Chief of Cal/OSHA. “We have focused these guidelines to provide additional direction for inpatient settings, where infectious disease transmission risk is highest. These updated guidelines clarify the requirements hospitals must meet to maintain workplace safety and to prevent exposure to Ebola.”

The guidelines require workers at risk of exposure to the Ebola virus be provided personal protective equipment (PPE) that covers all parts of the body and protects against the passage of fluids. Each piece of the PPE must be compatible with the rest of the PPE ensemble during use, removal and decontamination.

Cal/OSHA’s standards regarding respiratory protection go beyond the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, with the requirement of battery-powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) during any aerosol-generating procedure. PAPRs must include full cowls or hoods to protect all areas of the face, head, neck and upper torso. Employees must also be trained and given the opportunity to practice donning and doffing the specific PPE ensemble used in their hospital.

The updated guidelines further require that: 

  • Hospitals update their exposure control plans to address Ebola procedures. The plans must include active employee involvement and must describe procedures to protect employees in all other potentially affected areas of the hospital, such as emergency departments.
  • Workers covered by these requirements are provided medical services, which may include monitoring, testing, and temporary removal from work in the event of an exposure incident.

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA continue to work with the CDPH to provide workplace safety guidelines for Ebola response in clinical settings beyond inpatient care. 

Several occupational safety and health standards address worker protections when exposure to infectious diseases including Ebola may occur in a health care setting. They include Cal/OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard adopted in 1992 and the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standard adopted in 2009. The standards apply to hospital workers and emergency medical services, as well as workers in biological laboratories, decontamination workers or public safety employees who may be exposed to infectious disease hazards.

Cal/OSHA reminds all employers and workers that any suspected cases of Ebola must be promptly reported to the local public health department.

The CDPH has a variety of updated information on Ebola and reporting requirements. The CDC has also posted specific information for health care workers and settings.

For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Non-media inquiries can contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

 


Honda Expands Relationship And Returns As Official Automobile Of The NHL

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Honda Expands Relationship And Returns As Official Automobile Of The NHL


– Honda Remains Exclusive Automotive Company of the National Hockey League


– New Multi-Year Renewal with American Honda Motor Co. Expands to Canada


– Title Partnership of 2015 Honda NHL All-Star Skills Competition and Honda NHL All-Star Game in Columbus


NEW YORK, TORONTO and TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hockey League® (NHL) today announced it has expanded its relationship with Honda. As part of a multi-year agreement, American Honda Motor Co. will include Honda Canada Inc. as League sponsor in the automotive category in North America.

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Honda will sustain its strong commitment to the League’s national broadcast partners, NBC in the U.S. and Rogers in Canada. Honda will further support its NHL® relationship through a significant media commitment including promotions across the NHL’s media platforms such as NHL.com, NHL Social™ and NHL Mobile™. The new agreement also leverages the NHL brand through use of League marks and collective use of team marks in Honda’s national consumer and trade advertising and promotion.

“Aligning the personality of Honda vehicles with the NHL is a natural extension of our fun-spirited brand,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager Honda Division. “Participating in and being a part of sporting tradition also matches well with the activities of our owners. We’re thrilled to expand this relationship with the NHL in so many key ways to showcase the clean, safe and versatile nature of our lineup.”

“Hockey is a defining aspect of our culture and our relationship with the NHL is something we’re very proud of,” said Dave Gardner, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Honda Canada Inc. “Whether you’re a player or a spectator, hockey is something millions of Canadians are passionate about and that same level of excitement runs deep within Honda.”

Honda will continue its participation and activations at key NHL events throughout the season. Honda’s award-winning vehicles, including the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V crossover, and Honda CR-V, which is the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/Utility of the year, and Honda Civic, the number one selling car in Canada for the past 16 years, will activate across key events including NHL Face-Off™, NHL Winter Classic®, NHL® All-Star Weekend, NHL Heritage Classic™, NHL Stadium Series™, NHL Awards™, and NHL Draft™, as well as throughout the Stanley Cup® Playoffs and Stanley Cup Final.

“Honda has been a longtime supportive sponsor of the League and this expansion of the relationship into Canada is a validation of the power of the NHL brand and our fan base,” said Keith Wachtel, NHL Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships. “We look forward to exciting and engaging activations for hockey fans on both sides of the border.”

At the 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend, Honda will serve as title sponsor for the 2015 Honda NHL All-Star Skills Competition™ taking place on Jan. 24, where the greatest players in the League will face off in a series of on-ice contests including the fastest skater, accuracy shooting, hardest shot, and the breakaway challenge, among others. Honda will also be the title sponsor of the 2015 Honda NHL® All-Star Game on Jan. 25, where the Columbus Blue Jackets will host elite NHL players in front of thousands of fans.

The 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend is a fitting location for Honda to make a splash and to celebrate its relationship with the National Hockey League. Ohio is home to 11 Honda facilities including a four-million square foot facility at the center of designing and producing vehicles for more than 100 countries around the world.

NHL, the NHL Shield, the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and NHL Social, NHL Mobile, NHL Face-Off name and logo, the NHL All-Star Game logo, NHL Heritage Classic name and logo, NHL Stadium Series name and logo, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo and NHL All-Star Skills Competition name and logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams.
© NHL 2014. All Rights Reserved.

About the NHL
The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 30 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League’s international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters, vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Every year the NHL entertains more than 250 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 10 million fans on its social platforms; and more than 300 million fans online at NHL.com. In Canada, the 2014-15 season marks the beginning of a landmark 12-year broadcast and multimedia agreement with Rogers Communications, which includes national rights to NHL games on all platforms in all languages. In the U.S., the NHL is in the fourth season of its 10-year agreement with NBC and NBCSN, the 10th consecutive season both networks have served as national television partners. The NHL is committed to giving back to the community with programs including: Hockey is for Everyone™, which supports nonprofit youth hockey organizations across North America; Hockey Fights Cancer™, raising money for local and national cancer organizations; NHL Green™, which is committed to pursuing sustainable business practices; and a partnership with the You Can Play Project, which is committed to supporting the LGBT community and fighting homophobia in sports. The NHL received three 2014 Sports Business Awards: “Sports League of the Year,” “Sports Executive of the Year” recognizing Commissioner Gary Bettman, and “Sports Event of the Year” for the 2014 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®. For more information, visit NHL.com.

About Honda U.S.
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Crosstour, Civic, Fit, CR-Z and Insight along with the Pilot, and CR-V sport-utility vehicles and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has the highest brand fuel economy1 and the longest-lasting cars2 of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and more models achieving an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating than any other automotive nameplate.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2013, more than 94 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

1 Based on model year 2012 fuel economy data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its report: “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2013.”

2 Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988-2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.

About Honda Canada
Honda Canada Inc. was founded in 1969. It has produced more than 6.5 million cars and trucks since 1986 at its two manufacturing facilities and builds engines at a third manufacturing plant in Alliston, Ontario. Both manufacturing facilities are extremely flexible and currently build Honda Civic and CR-V models. Honda Canada has invested more than $3.9 billion in Canada and each year it sources nearly $2.1 billion in goods and services from Canadian suppliers. Honda Canada has sold more than 4 million Honda and Acura passenger cars and light-duty trucks in Canada.

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Kmart® Doubles Up on Doorbuster Savings with Two Pre-Black Friday Sale Events

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Kmart® Doubles Up on Doorbuster Savings with Two Pre-Black Friday Sale Events

Shop Your Way® Members Can Save Big Online and In-Store


HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Before Black Friday – the “official” holiday for those who love to shop and save – Kmart is offering Shop Your Way members more ways to get great deals with not one, but two early savings events. Members can shop exclusive Black Friday doorbuster deals online a full five days early this year during Kmart’s online pre-sale Nov. 22 – Nov. 23. Plus, customers can get a head start shopping in stores at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day for three full days of doorbuster deals.

“Planning ahead, shopping early and knowing where to get the best deals are simple ways to avoid unnecessary spending during the holidays,” said Andrea Woroch, nationally recognized consumer trends analyst and money-saving expert. “Shoppers can find some of the hottest brands and on-trend gifts at amazing doorbuster prices this year at retailers like Kmart, to ultimately save more and get more.”*

According to the National Retail Federation, nearly three-quarters of consumers say that pricing discounts will aid their decision to shop at a particular retailer.** Black Friday doorbuster deals at Kmart include the hottest brands – many exclusive to Kmart – on everything from apparel to tools, home decor and electronics. Hot doorbuster deals from Kmart include:

Kmart Member-Only Online Pre-Sale Deals Starting at 12:00 p.m. on Nov. 22. to 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 23:

  • Save $200 on a RCA 50″ LED HDTV; sale price $399.99, reg. price $599.99, plus members get $50 back in points
  • Save $10 on the Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa Doll; sale price $29.99, reg. price $39.99
  • 50 percent off 7.5′ Pre-Lit Sheffield Pine Tree; sale price $129.99, reg. price $259.99
  • $10 Jaclyn Smith and Route 66 women’s sweaters, and Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez and Bongo junior’s sweaters; reg. $19.99-$21.99
  • $100 off Slumber & Slide Loft Bed; sale $149.99, reg. $249.99

Hot Holiday Doorbusters at Kmart:

  • Save $50 on a Samsung Galaxy Tab4, 8GB, 7″ Tablet; sale price $149.99, reg. price $199.99, plus members get $20 back in points (begins Thanksgiving morning at 6 a.m.)
  • $8.99 assorted board games; reg. price $16.99-$21.99 (begins Thanksgiving morning at 6 a.m.)
  • Buy one get one for $1 on all men’s, women’s and kid’s footwear (begins Thurs, Nov. 27 through Sat, Nov. 29)
  • $40 off a 32″ RCA LED HDTV; sale price $179.99, reg. price $219.99, plus members get $40 back in points (begins Fri, Nov. 28 at 6 a.m.)
  • Up to 50 percent off Craftsman tools (begins Fri, Nov. 28 at 6 a.m.)

“Shopping during the holidays should be a rewarding experience and that’s exactly what we have in mind this year for our members and customers by hosting two Black Friday doorbuster sales,” said Imran Jooma, executive vice president, Sears Holdings.

Members and customers can get an early look at Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals at kmartlocalad.com. Accessible via computer, tablet or mobile device, LocalAd shows deals from the Kmart circulars and reveals hundreds more in-store discounts on overstock inventory unique to specific local stores.

Follow Kmart and Shop Your Way holiday conversation on Twitter and Facebook at #MoreChristmas at #MembersFirst.

*Andrea Woroch, nationally recognized consumer trends analyst and money-saving expert, is a paid spokesperson on behalf of Kmart
**Source: NRF 2014 Holiday Consumer Spending Survey

About Kmart
Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a mass merchandising company and part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Sofia by Sofia Vergara, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. For more information visit the company’s website at www.kmart.com | Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/kmart.

About Shop Your Way
Shop Your Way is a free social shopping destination and rewards program offering millions of products, personalized services, and advice. Through a network of retail partners and service providers, members can shop, compare, purchase items and earn points to use on future purchases. Members also enjoy special pricing, exclusive sales, events, access to celebrity brands and sweepstakes. And through the unique social community on shopyourway.com members can research and browse products, create wish lists, poll friends and family and even get advice from experts to help choose the products and services that best meet their needs.

There is no minimum purchase required for Shop Your Way members to redeem points and points can be used toward purchases across countless product categories. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play. By accepting Shop Your Way member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your Way terms and conditions, available at http://www.shopyourway.com/terms.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Jamie Stein

Kelly Cagney

Sears Holdings

Zeno Group for Kmart

847-286-3706

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Professional Diversity Network To Host Free Career Fair In Los Angeles

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Professional Diversity Network To Host Free Career Fair In Los Angeles

Innovative event format connects women, veterans, disabled, LGBT and minority professionals to employers seeking to hire diverse talent


CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (Nasdaq:IPDN) announced it will host a Professional & Technology Diversity Career Fair in the city of Los Angeles for diverse professionals including women, veterans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, people with disabilities and members of the LGBT community. The free event will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 11:00am until 4:00pm at the Los Angeles Marriott Hotel 5855 W. Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045. 

Sponsored by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the event offers diverse candidates a unique opportunity to connect with employers proactively seeking to fill positions. Registered attendees can meet face-to-face with recruiters and HR managers representing a range of industries such as IT, healthcare, education and retail.

Participating companies include Baxter Healthcare, The Boeing Company, Epson America, Insight Enterprises, Kaiser Permanente, Pepperdine University, UCLA and the United States Olympic Committee. The Southern California Gas Company is also a sponsor.

“Our goal is to help diverse job seekers – especially mid-to-senior level professionals – overcome the challenges of access and visibility,” said Mike Hall, executive vice president of Professional Diversity Network. “Unlike traditional job fairs, this event gives candidates an opportunity to meet recruiters, share their “elevator pitch” and compete for a specific job opportunity. We hope all professionals in the Los Angeles area will join us to make quality connections with corporate leaders who value diversity.”

According to the latest data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Los Angeles has an unemployment rate of 7.8 percent, which is above the national average of 5.8 percent. Local unemployment and underemployment levels among diverse Americans, particularly African Americans and Hispanics, are significantly higher regardless of educational attainment. 

About Professional Diversity Network
Professional Diversity Network (PDN) develops and operates online networks dedicated to serving diverse professionals in the U.S., including women, African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, veterans, disabled persons and LGBT, by providing them with access to employment opportunities.  PDN owns and operates professional networking communities including: iHispano, BlackCareerNetwork, WomensCareerChannel.com, Military2Career, ProAble.net, OutProNet, and AsianCareerNetwork. For more info, visit prodivnet.com.  In September 2014, PDN acquired the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the largest, most-recognized organization of professional women in the country, with over 600,000 members and nearly 300 local chapters. For more info, visit prodivnet.com.


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