Frank Lopez and Verna A. Greer Join ALPFA as Senior Vice-Presidents of Corporate Development
Frank Lopez and Verna A. Greer Join ALPFA as Senior Vice-Presidents of Corporate Development
NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ALPFA (pronounced “alpha”), the Association of Latino Professionals For America, selected both Frank Lopez and Verna A. Greer as Senior Vice Presidents of Corporate Development.
As a former president and CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation, and, during his tenure, also served as a dynamic service executive and as chief development strategist. Lopez was instrumental in establishing a variety of national partnerships among premier national businesses, trade associations and Fortune 500 corporations.
Earlier in his career, Lopez served as a program management executive within a major telecommunications company, focused on projects throughout Latin America. Prior to this role, Lopez was a senior management executive within the State of New York, where he led the development of more than 2,000 residential settings for underserved, disabled individuals in distressed communities. He also was part of Governor Cuomo’s team on the Minority and Women-Owned Businesses program, and has served on a number of philanthropic and social service governance boards.
Lopez has served on a number of philanthropic and social service governance boards, such as SourceAmerica, a congressionally created organization that manages and brokers over $2.5 billion in federal employment related contracts for a network of voluntary agencies across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Greer comes to ALPFA from the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), where, since 2009, she led its resource development as the senior director of corporate strategic alliances and national programming. At NABA, Greer generated more than 50 percent of the organization’s total revenue. She also developed numerous programs, including the Women of NABA Network workshops.
In her previous role, she enhanced the Leadership Institute, which enlists some of the country’s most renowned universities, such as Harvard and Georgetown, to provide specialized training to executives. Prior to that, Greer served as principal of ATC Services, Inc., as regional director for Accountants 4 Contracts (A4C) and as vice-president of Small Business, Mass Market Operations at Fleet Boston Financial.
Greer received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University with honors and her MBA from the Northeastern Graduate School of Business. She also earned her CFE from New York University and received a certificate from Georgetown University in Executive Leadership Development.
“We chose Frank and Verna because they both have a solid record of consistently delivering value to all stakeholders, while surpassing goals and expectations,” said Charlie Garcia, ALPFA’s CEO. “They have perfected the art of generating diverse funding sources to implement successful programs.”
ABOUT ALPFA
Founded in 1972, ALPFA is one of largest and longest-standing Latino organizations. Its mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the American and global economy. With 23,000 members, in 42 professional and 130 student chapters across the United States, ALPFA, working with more than 400 diverse partners, provides networking and career opportunities, mentoring, and leadership development.
Kmart® Offers Shop Your Way® Members and Customers Early Holiday Present: No Money Down Layaway
Kmart® Offers Shop Your Way® Members and Customers Early Holiday Present: No Money Down Layaway
Only Retailer to Offer Online and In-Store Layaway Nationwide
on Thousands of Items, Including Apparel
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To ensure Kmart Shop Your Way members and customers can be smart about their holiday shopping and plan ahead, Kmart is announcing No Money Down Layaway, available now.*
“We know it’s early, and that is exactly when smart shoppers start thinking about using layaway for the holidays,” said Jai Holtz, vice president and general manager financial services, Sears Holdings. “Based on member feedback, we are expanding no money down layaway nationwide to help members and customers who want to make small payments over time leading up the holidays. Kmart is committed to helping our members budget their finances throughout the holidays by kicking off no money down layaway as early as possible so they can feel confident about checking everything off their lists.”
According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 40 percent of Americans begin holiday shopping before Halloween.** Kmart layaway makes it easy to plan purchases, enabling members and customers to shop early with a flexible, convenient payment option.
To get shoppers in the layaway spirit, Kmart is having some fun with its “This is Not a Christmas Commercial,” ad that begins airing today and can be viewed on YouTube.
Apparel, Home, Toys and Electronics
Kmart’s layaway program includes both online and in-store contracts for coveted items across dozens of merchandise categories, including:
- Apparel – The whole family can get in the spirit in style with Kmart-exclusive celebrity powerhouse brands that include Adam Levine, Never Give Up by John Cena, Sofia by Sofia Vergara, Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez, Sophia Grace and Rosie, and Impact by Jillian Michaels. Plus, Shop Your Way members can save even more with $10 off a qualifying apparel, footwear and jewelry purchase of $50 or more on in-store layaway.***
- Home – Kmart offers a wide selection of affordably priced home accessories and small kitchen appliances such as Disney “Frozen” themed bedding and the Keurig® single-cup coffee maker.
- Toys – Parents can get a head start nabbing Kmart-exclusive hot holiday toys, including My Little Pony Equestria Girls Rainbow Rocks Mane Event Stage Playset by Hasbro®, Transformers Age of Extinction Optimus Prime and Grimlock 12-Inch Electronic Figures by Hasbro®, WWE® John Cena 31” Figure by Wicked Cool Toys® and Zoomer Dino by Spin Master™.
- Consumer electronics – Members and customers can gift the newest electronics like Xbox ONE, PlayStation4®, 32″ to 60″ RCA TVs and Samsung Galaxy tablets.
Kmart and Sears offer layaway year-round, and are the only general merchandise retailers where layaway is available nationwide, both online and in-store; there is no minimum purchase. Shop Your Way members earn points on layaway purchases, and membership, as always, is easy and free. For more information on layaway, please visit www.kmart.com/layaway.
* Offer valid only on new Kmart Layaway contracts initiated by Members through 9/20/14. No down payment required at contract initiation. One penny down payment required online. All fees nonrefundable. Cancellation fees apply. No cancellation fee in Ohio. Requires biweekly payments. Free Layaway promotion will waive $5 service fee on an 8 week contract and $10 service fee on a 12 week contract. Maryland and Washington D.C. offer 8 week contracts only. 12-week Layaway option available in-store only on purchases of $300 or more. Not available at all stores. Exclusions apply. See store for further details.
**Source: NRF 2013 Holiday Consumer Spending Survey
***Offer valid only on new in-store Layaway purchases made 9/7/14 through 9/20/14 in participating stores only and is not combinable with any other offer. Discount given on Apparel, Footwear and Jewelry at time of new in-store layaway purchase. Excludes Nicki Minaj and Adam Levine Collections, clearance merchandise, Everyday Great Price items, Deal Flash, red-tag special buys, incredible buys, introductory offers, gold-filled jewelry, family jewelry and class rings. Savings applied and pro-rated across all qualifying items purchased in addition to the minimum requirements and will be deducted from any refund.
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 www.shopyourway.com/terms.
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A helpful guide to quit smoking or drinking
A helpful guide to quit smoking or drinking
There are a variety of resources available to treat addictions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Smoking cigarettes or drinking too much alcohol can cause addiction and other serious health issues.
The risk of diseases associated with tobacco and alcohol increase for those who drink and smoke.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 443,000 people in the United States die of illnesses caused by tobacco each year. Meanwhile, about 88,000 die from alcohol-related illnesses.
Diseases caused by smoking tobacco
Smoking cigarettes can cause various types of cancer and chronic illnesses, including:
- Strokes
- Cataracts and blindness
- Periodontitis (gum disease)
- Chronic heart disease (high blood pressure)
- Pneumonia
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (difficulty breathing)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Cancer of the larynx, stomach, trachea, lung, esophagus and others
Note: Even those who do not smoke, but are exposed to cigarettes and tobacco, can develop health problems caused by second-hand smoke.
Resources and help centers to help quit smoking
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a good resource for smokers, offering plans to quit smoking, self-help materials, and a helpline at 1-800-784-8669, or 1-800-332-8615 (TTY for the hearing impaired).
- Smokefree.gov offers tips on how to quit smoking as well as pamphlets, information about medications and other advice. You can also subscribe to SmokefreeTXT to receive helpful messages on your phone.
- The CDC also has information about community tobacco control programs, campaigns and events in your state.
Diseases caused by alcohol consumption
Drinking too much alcohol can cause:
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Cardiomyopathy (stretching of the heart muscle)
- High blood pressure
- Alcohol-induced hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreatic blood vessels)
- A weak immune system
- Cancer of the mouth, esophagus, throat, liver and breast
Resources and help centers to help stop drinking
- Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is a group that helps people with problems controlling how much alcohol they drink, and who wish to stop drinking. A.A. has meeting centers nationwide, as well as online support groups.
- Al-Anon is a supportive, safe group for people affected by alcoholic family members or friends. Find an Al-Anon meeting in your state.
- Alateen is another support group especially for teens dealing with a parent’s alcohol abuse.
- SMART Recovery helps young people and adults with alcohol or other addiction through group therapy sessions. You can attend in person or seek an online support group.
To learn more about health 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).
All-time Record Sales for Honda Accord Leads American Honda to Near-Record August
All-time Record Sales for Honda Accord Leads American Honda to Near-Record August
– Honda Accord sets all-time monthly record with 51,075 units sold – up 32.5% in August
– Honda Division sales reach 151,551, just 263 units shy of second-best month in history
– New Acura TLX drives heavy dealer traffic in its first weeks on the market
– Acura ILX has best-ever August sales, rising 5.7% for the month
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported August 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 167,038 units, an increase of 0.4 percent versus August of last year. The Honda division posted the third highest monthly sales result its 44-year history, on sales of 151,551 vehicles in August while Acura posted sales of 15,487 units in the same period. Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 1,042,382 units.
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Honda
Accelerating its strong summer sales performance, the Honda brand topped 150,000 units in a single month for only the third time in its history, as Accord led the way selling at an all-time record pace in August. [The all-time record of 153,104 units was set in the midst of a severe gas price hike in May 2008.]
- 51,075 Accords were sold in August, an all-time monthly record and an increase of 32.5 percent. It was the eighth-straight monthly gain for Accord.
- Odyssey also showed strength in August, with 12,488 units sold for a gain of 12.9 percent.
“The fundamental strengths of the Honda brand are on full display as the Accord strengthened its position as the best-selling car uniquely driven by retail sales to individual buyers,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. “Our other core models, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey are also performing well and continue to drive our retail sales leadership in 2014. And the early market response to the redesigned 2015 Fit is a strong indicator of great things to come as supplies improve,” added Conrad.
Acura
With the new Acura TLX arriving at dealers across the country last month, enthusiastic customers gave Acura dealers much to cheer about in August, as the new luxury performance sedan sold nearly as fast as dealers could unload them from transport trucks. While TLX supplies continue to ramp up, the best-selling MDX continued to set a near-record pace, and ILX enjoyed its best August on record.
- TLX went on-sale mid-August and is driving heavy dealer traffic to dealerships nationwide. The great majority of these early units were 3.5-liter V6 models as the 2.4-liter four cylinder began arriving later in the month and V6 SH-AWD models just starting to ship.
- With supplies improving, the Acura ILX posted its best ever August result on sales of 1,798 units, an increase of 5.7 percent.
“With TLX less than a month on the market, our dealers are reporting incredible showroom traffic with customers trying to buy a TLX before we can get it on the dealer lot,” said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. “Customer interest is the strongest we’ve seen on a new model launch, and we’re just now starting to deliver the highly-rated TLX four-cylinder and V6 SH-AWD models.”
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American Honda Vehicle Sales for August 2014 |
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Month-to-Date |
Year-to-Date |
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August 2014 |
August 2013 |
DSR** % Change |
MoM % Change |
August 2014 |
August 2013 |
DSR** % Change |
YoY % Change |
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American Honda Total |
167,038 |
166,432 |
4.1% |
0.4% |
1,042,382 |
1,053,449 |
-0.6% |
-1.1% |
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Total Car Sales |
96,793 |
91,536 |
9.7% |
5.7% |
573,738 |
579,149 |
-0.5% |
-0.9% |
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Total Truck Sales |
70,245 |
74,896 |
-2.7% |
-6.2% |
468,644 |
474,300 |
-0.7% |
-1.2% |
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Honda Cars |
91,790 |
85,394 |
11.5% |
7.5% |
541,195 |
531,054 |
2.4% |
1.9% |
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Honda Trucks |
59,761 |
63,987 |
-3.1% |
-6.6% |
395,269 |
413,213 |
-3.9% |
-4.3% |
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Acura Cars |
5,003 |
6,142 |
-15.5% |
-18.5% |
32,543 |
48,095 |
-32.0% |
-32.3% |
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Acura Trucks |
10,484 |
10,909 |
-0.3% |
-3.9% |
73,375 |
61,087 |
20.7% |
20.1% |
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Total Domestic Car Sales |
95,430 |
81,849 |
20.9% |
16.6% |
539,327 |
518,355 |
4.6% |
4.0% |
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Honda Division |
90,883 |
77,921 |
21.0% |
16.6% |
515,436 |
485,788 |
6.6% |
6.1% |
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Acura Division |
4,547 |
3,928 |
20.0% |
15.8% |
23,891 |
32,567 |
-26.3% |
-26.6% |
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Total Domestic Truck Sales |
70,245 |
74,896 |
-2.7% |
-6.2% |
468,644 |
474,226 |
-0.7% |
-1.2% |
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Honda Division |
59,761 |
63,987 |
-3.1% |
-6.6% |
395,269 |
413,139 |
-3.9% |
-4.3% |
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Acura Division |
10,484 |
10,909 |
-0.3% |
-3.9% |
73,375 |
61,087 |
20.7% |
20.1% |
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Total Import Car Sales |
1,363 |
9,687 |
-85.4% |
-85.9% |
34,411 |
60,794 |
-43.1% |
-43.4% |
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Honda Division |
907 |
7,473 |
-87.4% |
-87.9% |
25,759 |
45,266 |
-42.8% |
-43.1% |
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Acura Division |
456 |
2,214 |
-78.6% |
-79.4% |
8,652 |
15,528 |
-44.0% |
-44.3% |
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Total Import Truck Sales |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
0 |
74 |
-100.0% |
-100.0% |
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Honda Division |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
0 |
74 |
-100.0% |
-100.0% |
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Acura Division |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION |
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Honda Division Total |
151,551 |
149,381 |
5.2% |
1.5% |
936,464 |
944,267 |
-0.3% |
-0.8% |
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* ACCORD |
51,075 |
38,559 |
37.4% |
32.5% |
271,426 |
256,926 |
6.2% |
5.6% |
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* CIVIC |
34,032 |
39,458 |
-10.6% |
-13.8% |
231,167 |
230,578 |
0.7% |
0.3% |
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CR-Z |
342 |
483 |
-26.6% |
-29.2% |
2,697 |
3,282 |
-17.4% |
-17.8% |
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FCX CLARITY |
0 |
4 |
-100.0% |
-100.0% |
1 |
6 |
-83.3% |
-83.3% |
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* FIT |
6,051 |
6,452 |
-2.7% |
-6.2% |
32,990 |
37,040 |
-10.5% |
-10.9% |
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INSIGHT |
290 |
438 |
-31.3% |
-33.8% |
2,914 |
3,220 |
-9.1% |
-9.5% |
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CROSSTOUR |
1,037 |
1,654 |
-35.0% |
-37.3% |
8,269 |
11,672 |
-28.8% |
-29.2% |
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* CR-V |
34,079 |
34,654 |
2.0% |
-1.7% |
217,293 |
207,643 |
5.2% |
4.6% |
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ODYSSEY |
12,488 |
11,064 |
17.1% |
12.9% |
86,691 |
90,797 |
-4.1% |
-4.5% |
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PILOT |
10,810 |
14,877 |
-24.6% |
-27.3% |
72,423 |
90,696 |
-19.8% |
-20.1% |
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RIDGELINE |
1,347 |
1,738 |
-19.6% |
-22.5% |
10,593 |
12,403 |
-14.2% |
-14.6% |
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*** |
Memo: Accord FHEV |
1,175 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
9,425 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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Memo: Accord PHEV |
46 |
44 |
8.4% |
4.5% |
267 |
298 |
-10.0% |
-10.4% |
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Memo: Civic Hybrid |
503 |
697 |
-25.2% |
-27.8% |
3,407 |
4,416 |
-22.5% |
-22.8% |
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Memo: Fit EV |
55 |
66 |
-13.6% |
-16.7% |
318 |
420 |
-23.9% |
-24.3% |
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Acura Division Total |
15,487 |
17,051 |
-5.8% |
-9.2% |
105,918 |
109,182 |
-2.5% |
-3.0% |
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ILX |
1,798 |
1,701 |
9.6% |
5.7% |
11,390 |
13,907 |
-17.7% |
-18.1% |
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RLX / RL |
216 |
459 |
-51.2% |
-52.9% |
2,508 |
2,639 |
-4.5% |
-5.0% |
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TL |
463 |
2,227 |
-78.4% |
-79.2% |
10,215 |
18,660 |
-45.0% |
-45.3% |
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TLX |
2,286 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
2,286 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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TSX |
240 |
1,755 |
-85.8% |
-86.3% |
6,144 |
12,889 |
-52.1% |
-52.3% |
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MDX |
6,497 |
6,499 |
3.7% |
-0.0% |
43,444 |
30,264 |
44.3% |
43.6% |
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RDX |
3,984 |
4,381 |
-5.7% |
-9.1% |
29,865 |
30,517 |
-1.7% |
-2.1% |
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ZDX |
3 |
29 |
-89.3% |
-89.7% |
66 |
306 |
-78.3% |
-78.4% |
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Memo: ILX Hybrid |
24 |
125 |
-80.1% |
-80.8% |
330 |
1,128 |
-70.6% |
-70.7% |
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Memo: TSX Wagon |
25 |
169 |
-84.7% |
-85.2% |
624 |
1,491 |
-57.9% |
-58.1% |
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Selling Days |
27 |
28 |
205 |
206 |
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**** Hybrid |
2,380 |
1,787 |
38.1% |
33.2% |
19,040 |
12,344 |
55.0% |
54.2% |
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** Daily Selling Rate |
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*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total |
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**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid and RLX Hybrid |
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#FestivalPeople Goes Viral Generating Over A Billion Social Media Impressions For 3rd Annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol
#FestivalPeople Goes Viral Generating Over A Billion Social Media Impressions For 3rd Annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol
“INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION” WORLDWIDE WITH ENTERTAINMENT & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS AIMED AT LATINO YOUTH
THRILLING ‘CHICAS PODEROSAS’ CONCERT POWERED BY DISNEY FEATURED TEEN POP SENSATIONS ZENDAYA AND BECKY G.
ALL-STAR LINE-UP OF OVER 30 CELEBRITIES AND INFLUENCERS: SAUL “CANELO” ALVAREZ, CONGRESSMAN JOAQUIN CASTRO, BISHOP T.D. JAKES, DR. ANA MARIA POLO, GENESIS RODRIGUEZ, MAITE PERRONI, GABRIEL CORONEL, JULIAN GIL, DON FRANCISCO, LESLIE GRACE, EDITH GONZALEZ, LAS FENIX & MANY MORE
2-DAY EVENT HOSTED 20,000 DAYTIME VISITORS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO KICK-OFF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sights and sounds of the 3rd annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol reverberated around the world; with the event’s hashtag #FestivalPeople going viral and generating more than a billion social media impressions leading up to the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
“The 3rd annual Festival People en Espanol delivered a universal message of inspiration, personal empowerment and cultural pride to Latinos around the world,” says Monique Manso, publisher, People en Espanol. “Through exciting live performances, powerful conversations and focused community engagement, this year’s Festival People en Espanol was a unique celebration of our heritage and a powerful testament to the brand’s connection to community.”
Garnering rave reviews from fans and media alike, the two-day Festival took place in San Antonio, TX over Labor Day weekend (August 30-31) and focused on empowering youth through the theme “Inspiring the Next Generation.” According to Latin Post – the “…Festival made its mark on San Antonio this weekend”! Over two full days, Festival PEOPLE en Espanol offered fun, interactive activities for families, youth empowerment programs, free giveaways, and exclusive access to the latest debuts of top television shows, telenovelas and movies.
The Festival’s expanded, free daytime events featured twice as many celebrities, double the amount of meet & greets and nearly double the number of performers as compared to last year. The Festival PEOPLE en Espanol line-up of more than 30 celebrities and influencers included: Saul Canelo Alvarez, Don Francisco, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Congressman Joaquin Castro, Ana Maria Polo, Henry Cisneros, Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, Isabel Sanchez, Dr. Juan Rivera, Mane de la Parra, Priscila Angel, Gabriel Coronel, Genesis Rodriguez, Miguel Arteta, Maite Perroni, Chris Perez, DJ Ernie D, Matt Hunter, Rosie Castro, Julian Gil, Las Fenix, Blue Demon Jr., Maria Marin, Myrka Dellanos, Eduardo Verastegui, Edith Gonzalez and Jaci Velasquez. Festival PEOPLE en Espanol’s ‘Chicas Poderosas’ concert powered by Disney was a highlight of the weekend on Saturday night – featuring energetic performances by pop singing sensations Zendaya and Becky G. A slate of star-studded youth empowerment programs took place on Sunday offering intimate access to the industry’s top teen performers Becky G., Zendaya and Leslie Grace, who each shared their groundbreaking journeys and offered words of advice for overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Plus, Las Fenix, Leslie Grace, Matt Hunter and Miguelito performed.
More than just a weekend of celebrities and concerts, organizers of Festival PEOPLE en Espanol reached beyond the walls of Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to empower San Antonio’s youth; bringing the Festival’s theme of “Inspiring the Next Generation” to life at three local San Antonio schools.
- Henry Ford School of Art & Design: Career panel discussion featuring PEOPLE en Espanol editors Armando Correa and Zuania Capo and recognition of the PEOPLE en Espanol “Festival Design Challenge” student winner Miguel Olivares.
- Brooks Academy of Science & Engineering: FESTIVAL People en Espanol preview featuring a live performance and autograph signing by teen star Miguelito.
- University of Incarnate Word: Insights presentation by PEOPLE en Espanol Associate Publisher Marketing Iliana Carlo about marketing to Hispanic consumers and the use of Spanish-language media in the U.S.
- For the third consecutive year, Festival PEOPLE en Espanol reinforced its commitment to education and the community by presenting scholarships to San Antonio youth. In partnership with Cafe College, PEOPLE en Espanol awarded four students with a college scholarship of $5,000.
For all the behind-the-scenes action from Festival PEOPLE en Espanol, join the conversation: peopleenespanol.com, Twitter, Facebook, #FestivalPeople.
Sponsors of Festival PEOPLE en Espanol 2014 include powered by Disney; major sponsors Coca-Cola and Jeep; official sponsors COVERGIRL, HEB, and Strayer University; host sponsors the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau; screening partners ABC, Azteca, HBO Latino and Walt Disney Film Studios; partners AARP, St. Jude and Center for Disease Control; media partners CNN, MusicChoice and Telemundo.
About Festival PEOPLE en Espanol:
PEOPLE en Espanol‘s annual Festival aims to entertain, inspire and unite Hispanic families around an unparalleled celebration of culture. Festival PEOPLE en Espanol has become one of the year’s most-anticipated celebrations of Hispanic culture featuring today’s hottest celebrities, expert panels and family-fun activities over Labor Day weekend.
About PEOPLE en Espanol:
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol reaches an audience of 6.9 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. The brand’s social media footprint includes over a 1,000,000 followers on Twitter and over 2.9 million fans on Facebook. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PEOPLEEnEspanol.com.
About Time Inc.:
Time Inc. is one of the largest branded media companies in the world reaching more than 130 million Americans each month across multiple platforms. With influential brands such as TIME, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, InStyle, REAL SIMPLE, Wallpaper, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine, Time Inc. is home to celebrated events and franchises including the FORTUNE 500, TIME 100, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S Sportsman of the Year, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and the ESSENCE Festival.
Contacts:
Festival PEOPLE en Espanol: Dana Baxter 212-522-1634 [email protected]
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NHCLC/Conela’s Hispanic Mega Church Association Names President
NHCLC/Conela’s Hispanic Mega Church Association Names President
Cornerstone Church Pastor Sergio De La Mora to lead
organization of America’s Largest Latino Congregations
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Mega Church Association (HMCA), a division of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/Conela, today announced the appointment of Pastor Sergio De La Mora as its new president. De La Mora currently serves as the senior pastor of Cornerstone Church of San Diego, California and is author of “The Heart Revolution: Experience The Power Of A Turned Heart.”
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Connecting the nation’s largest Latino Churches, the HMCA exists to resource, relate and present models of ecclesiastical synergy to and from America’s largest Latino congregations.
“Sergio De La Mora embodies the qualities of the 21st century bi-cultural, bi-lingual leader with the ability to network and amplify the voices of America’s Hispanic multi-ethnic mega church pastors,” said Dr. Rodriguez, President of NHCLC/Conela. “Pastor Sergio shines light in a world full of darkness.”
After a transformative faith experience 10 years ago following decades of gang-related crime and cocaine addiction, De La Mora founded Cornerstone Church on the guiding principle that the course of one’s life is always determined by the condition of one’s heart. Today, Cornerstone is the largest Latino-led church in the history of San Diego and has been recognized by Outreach Magazine as one of the fastest-growing churches in the country, with a weekly attendance of over 4,000.
“The day of the silent, isolated church is no longer relevant to the nation,” said De La Mora. “Our position as the collaborative church at large, governed by Kingdom values, emulates the resolution and veracity of Christ. It is the fortitude of our rising, cohesive voice which resonates the ubiquitous power of the cross throughout the nation. For every nationality, every demographic and every social circle, today is the dawn of a new day. And our responsibility as the local church is to lead this shift in power and influence by leading our families, communities and nation to experience a Heart Revolution.”
In order to further meet the needs of the emerging Latino Christian community, De La Mora co-founded the Turning the Hearts Center, a non-profit organization designed to empower youth and families and restore family unity and self-sufficiency through a variety of programs, seminars and support resources.
In 2008, De La Mora began the annual Heart Revolution Conference, a gathering of well-known thought-leaders from across the nation with the purpose of revolutionizing the hearts of the next generation. The Conference has reached thousands of individuals and featured various Christian speakers and musicians from throughout the world.
The Hispanic Mega Church Association brings together America’s largest Hispanic churches to share resources and ideas as well as to provide relational opportunities that will coalesce around a transformational missiology unprecedented in American Church history. From leadership journals to conferences, blogs, retreats and roundtables, the pastors of these large churches will be empowered to empower, built to build and equipped to better equip their communities. HMCA leads in the nexus of American Evangelicalism and multi-ethnic renewal.
NHCLC/Conela is the largest Hispanic Christian organization representing millions of Evangelicals, 40,118 U.S churches and more than 500,000 churches across the globe. Seeking to reconcile evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism, the NHCLC emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.
Eastern Air Lines Names Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to its Board of Directors
Eastern Air Lines Names Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to its Board of Directors
MIAMI, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Eastern Air Lines Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the election of Manuel A. Diaz as an independent director to the Company’s Board from September 3, 2014. Mr. Diaz will bring extensive public service and community expertise to the Board, having served as Mayor of Miami from 2001 to 2009, and is credited with Miami’s resurgence as a world class, vibrant city. While in office, he was chosen to lead the United States Conference of Mayors, the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
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Mr. Diaz is currently a senior partner at Lydecker Diaz, a prominent Miami law firm, where he specializes in urban development issues and corporate transactions. He also serves as a director of CBS Outdoor, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Institute of Politics Senior Advisory Committee and University of Pennsylvania Institute for Urban Research. Mr. Diaz is the author of Miami Transformed: Rebuilding America, One Neighborhood, One City at a Time.
“We are very pleased to have Manny join our board and provide us his unique perspectives on Miami and the regions we will serve. His experience will be invaluable to us,” said Admiral (Ret.) William Owens, Eastern’s Chairman. Added Eastern’s CEO, Ed Wegel, “Mayor Diaz has been extraordinarily supportive of our efforts over the past few years to re-launch Eastern here in Miami, and we are honored to have him on our board and to advise our management team as well as continue to serve as an inspiration through his prior leadership of this city and continued work in the community and across the United States.”
Mayor Diaz commented, “For over 50 years, Eastern was part of the DNA of this great city, and in many ways it still is, so I look forward to working with the board and management in the development of the new airline.”
For further information, please contact
Mike Jennings, Manager, Corporate Development
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GM Titanium Continues Partnership With Cain Velasquez
GM Titanium Continues Partnership With Cain Velasquez
Two-Time and Current MMA Heavyweight Champion Will Continue Serving as Brand Ambassador
NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The House of Marnier Lapostolle announces today that it will continue its partnership with mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez as brand ambassador for GM Titanium. Velasquez, a two-time and current MMA heavyweight defender, will engage fans through personal appearances at events, one-on-one training sessions, and via social media and the digital space, on behalf of GM Titanium.
Velasquez, the first Latino to win the world heavyweight title in any major combat sport, was enlisted in 2013 to represent GM Titanium, personifying its audacious and ambitious spirit. Now, as he prepares to defend his heavyweight championship this fall and make his on-screen debut in the 2015 film feature ‘Term Life’ starring Vince Vaughn, Velasquez is truly at the top of his professional game, channeling the same philosophy of boldness that GM Titanium was founded upon.
Available in California, Washington D.C., Illinois and Florida, GM Titanium features a bold combination of wild tropical orange essence, Asian Calamansi citrus and a unique five-spice blend, rounded out by exceptionally smooth Cognac. This marque disrupted the spirits landscape when it debuted as a groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind product last year from the House of Marnier Lapostolle, creators of the iconic Grand Marnier brand.
“Last year, we enlisted Cain Velasquez as GM Titanium’s brand ambassador for his embodiment of the game-changing quality of the brand,” says R. Scott Green, SVP of Marketing and Sales for the House of Marnier Lapostolle. “We’re thrilled to have him return in this role this year, especially as he prepares to defend his championship title, representing the Titan spirit more than ever.”
As he departs on his journey to defend his MMA championship title in Mexico City this November, Velasquez will also embark on a multi-city GM Titanium tour through Northern and Southern California to meet and engage with fans.
“Touring with GM Titanium will be such an amazing way for me to connect with my fans throughout the West Coast, and I couldn’t be more excited to partner with them again,” says Cain Velasquez. “As a brand, GM Titanium represents how I approach the ring every time I step in it – proving I’m the best and dominating the competition.”
GM Titanium’s flavor is complex and impactful, but not overwhelming, making it extremely versatile: enjoyable neat, on the rocks or in cocktails ranging from simple to complex. Velasquez’s favorite cocktail combines GM Titanium and pineapple juice with a dash of Angostura bitters.
Follow GM Titanium on Social Media for a Chance to Train with Cain
Be on the lookout for details on how to win a chance to spar with Cain by following GM Titanium on Instagram at @GMTitaniumCognac. For more information on GM Titanium, follow the brand on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GMTitanium) and Twitter (@GMTitanium). To get updates on Cain Velasquez, follow him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/officialcainvelasquez), Instagram (@officialcainvelasquez) and Twitter (@cainmma).
ABOUT GM TITANIUM
GM Titanium is an ultra-premium Cognac-based spirit presented by the makers of Grand Marnier. Debuting in 2013 as a one-of-a-kind contemporary product in the spirits landscape, GM Titanium exemplifies Marnier Lapostolle’s commitment to innovation. Packaged in a modern, sleek metallic iteration of the iconic Grand Marnier bottle, GM Titanium features a bold combination of wild tropical orange essence, Asian Calamansi citrus and a unique five-spice blend, rounded out by exceptionally smooth Cognac.
ABOUT MARNIER LAPOSTOLLE NORTH AMERICA
The House of Marnier Lapostolle North America is a family owned and operated luxury spirit and wine producer and operates as the direct importer in the United States. The portfolio includes: Grand Marnier Liqueurs, GM Titanium, KAPPA Pisco, Lapostolle and Chateau de Sancerre wines. Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, the great granddaughter of the creator and founder of Grand Marnier, has served as Vice Chair since 2008.
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Boost Mobile Introduces “Data Boost Plans” That Offer Big Data at a Small Price
Boost Mobile Introduces “Data Boost Plans” That Offer Big Data at a Small Price
New plans reduce prices and double the amount of high-speed data for customers
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Actions speak louder than words and Boost Mobile has always been a trailblazer in the wireless industry, making bold and disruptive moves to help consumers get more for their money. Today, Boost Mobile introduces “Data Boost Plans,” which reduce Boost’s monthly prices by $5 and double the amount of high-speed data customers receive.
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Boost changed the wireless game in 2009 with the launch of the flat-rate $50 Monthly Unlimited plan and continued to pave the road with innovations like Shrinking Payments in 2011. The new Data Boost Plans are available to new and existing customers from Sept. 3 through Nov. 3 and provide an affordable way for consumers to match their specific data needs. At $35 per month, Boost Mobile provides the lowest price for an unlimited talk, text and high-speed data prepaid plan among major carriers and can be paired with a Boost Mobile handset.1
“This is way more data at a better price,” said Dow Draper, president-Sprint Prepaid Group. “We are making the choice easy for consumers. Boost has been a disrupter before and will do it again with the launch of these new lower-priced plans that include double the data. Consumers are data hungry and always want more at the lowest price possible. Data Boost Plans satisfy what consumers crave.”
Data Boost Plans
In May, Boost responded to customers by providing choice and flexibility with Monthly Unlimited Select (MUS) plans at $40, $50 and $60 per month. The new Data Boost Plans cost five dollars less per month than MUS and provide twice as much high-speed data.
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Price |
$35 |
$45 |
$55 |
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Device Type |
Any Boost Phone |
Any Boost Phone |
Any Boost Phone |
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Talk & Text |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
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Data |
Unlimited – Includes 1GB of high speed 3G/4G data2 |
Unlimited – Includes 5GB of high speed 3G/4G data |
Unlimited – Includes 10GB of high speed 3G/4G data |
Comparisons
- Boost is the only domestic prepaid carrier to offer 1GB of high-speed data for as low as $35/month
- On T-Mobile, customers have to spend $50/month for 1GB of high- speed data3—customers can save $180 a year with Boost
- For $45, Boost gives two more gigabytes of high-speed data than Straight Talk
- On the $45 plan, Boost gives twice as much high-speed data than MetroPCS’s or Cricket’s $50 plan4
- No other tiered prepaid plan offers as much as 10GB of high-speed data
For more information on the Data Boost Plans visit www.boostmobile.com/databoost/?ECID=PR:REL:20140903:databoost_announcement.
About Boost Mobile
Established in 2002, Boost Mobile is part of the Sprint Prepaid Group. Operating on the Nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network reaching more than 250 million people, Boost Mobile redefines value for wireless consumers with more data for less and no long-term contracts. Its award-winning customer service has been recognized more than eight times.
1 Not applicable to Blackberry 8330
2 Includes respective 3G/4G high-speed data allotment applicable to monthly plan. Video streaming may be limited to 3G speeds.
3 T-Mobile’s $50 Simple Choice plan also includes unlimited data & text in 120+ countries & destinations, unlimited texting from the U.S. to certain other countries and unlimited music streaming on select services.
4 Cricket’s $50 plan also includes unlimited texting from the U.S. to 35 countries.