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Cal/OSHA Cites Menzies Aviation for LAX Worker Fatality

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Cal/OSHA Cites Menzies Aviation for LAX Worker Fatality


Investigation Determines Menzies’ Flawed Safety Policy Discouraged Employee Seatbelt Use, Led To Death Of A Worker At Los Angeles International Airport


LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA today cited Menzies Aviation $77,250 for three serious accident related, one serious and one regulatory violation following an investigation into the February death of a worker at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), who was thrown from the vehicle he was operating without a seatbelt.

Cal/OSHA’s investigation determined that Menzies’ safety policy on the operation of tow tractors in and around LAX did not require, and in fact discouraged, the use of safety belts in certain areas of the airport. Tow tractors are used to pull luggage and cargo trailers throughout the airport. Menzies was issued citations for one regulatory, one serious and three serious accident-related violations of state safety standards.

“This fatality could have been prevented with a well thought-out and implemented safety plan, as is required for all worksites in California,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Cal/OSHA, formally known as the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, is a division of DIR. 

Cesar Valenzuela, a 51-year old ramp agent employed by Menzies, was driving a tow tractor the morning of February 21 to pick up cargo at the airport. He was later found with his head pinned underneath one of the tires. Cal/OSHA’s investigation found that a portion of the vehicle’s seat belt was missing on the tow tractor. State safety regulations require the use of a restraint system such as seatbelts when originally installed on tow tractors and industrial trucks.  The employer’s vehicle inspection procedures were also inadequate.

“Employers must follow and adhere to applicable safety regulations, especially when workers are operating equipment such as tow tractors,” said Acting Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum.

The Cal/OSHA safety inspector investigating the accident at LAX noted that numerous employees were observed operating tow tractors without using seatbelts or other restraints. Menzies’ written safety program only required workers to use seatbelts when traveling on marked roadways or vehicle service roads, not when traveling to adjacent airport gates or aircraft parking areas.

Menzies Aviation, which has its headquarters in Scotland and operates in more than 30 countries, also inaccurately reported the fatal accident to Cal/OSHA as a heart attack. Regulations require employers to accurately report work-related fatalities within eight hours to Cal/OSHA.

A serious workplace safety violation is cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious physical harm could result from the violation. A regulatory violation is cited when an employer fails to comply with record keeping, posting or permit requirements.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers who want to learn more about California workplace health and safety standards or labor law violations can access information on DIR’s website as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Program provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the toll-free California Workers’ Information Line at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information, in English and Spanish, on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA District Offices.

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

 


Milk Fuels A Better Future

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Milk fuels a better future, new got milk? ads remind parents how today's choices last forever





Astronaut Jose Hernandez reminds parents how today’s choices last forever


SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Although parents don’t always realize it, the advice they give and the nutritional choices they make can have a life-long effect on their children. This parental influence is the motivation behind the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB)’s new campaign launching today. The new ads by the creator of got milk? and toma leche remind parents how choosing milk sets the foundation for proper nutrition and future success. Former NASA Engineer Jose M. Hernandez knows this first-hand and is partnering with got milk? to bring the ads’ message to life for Californians. Hernandez will visit select markets and relate to audiences how early choices, like choosing milk, set the foundation children need to reach for the stars, especially around Back to School.

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Despite Hernandez’ humble upbringing, his family – migrant farm workers who travelled from Mexico to California’s Central Valley nine months out of the year to work the strawberry fields – encouraged his dream of one day traveling to space. His father, with only a third grade education, ingrained in him that school and positive choices could help him achieve his life-long goals. Eventually, after a series of positive choices, Hernandez became an award-winning engineer who flew on Space Shuttle Discovery aboard the 128th shuttle mission in 2009.

In a similar vein, the new got milk? and toma leche ads encourage parents to make a positive impact in their children’s life through milk. One television spot, “Champion” shows a young girl meeting her future self in a supermarket. As the girl starts drinking milk, she watches herself become an Olympian – the more she drinks, the more she achieves! The girl’s mom excitedly loads up the shopping cart with milk. Another spot, “Brave” shows a firefighter reminiscing on his mother’s words of comfort and how that inspired him to conquer his fears and help others. When he drinks milk, he acknowledges his mother’s positive influence. Both spots reveal how one of the earliest choices parents face, proper nutrition with milk, can fuel children’s lives.

“To reach their dreams students need to prepare and focus,” said Hernandez, a California Central Valley native. “Good nutrition is an essential part of preparation. It helps kids perform their best in school and be on their way to a better future.”

Today Hernandez inspires students of all ages to learn about the importance of math, science and proper nutrition through his non-profit organization, The Reaching for the Stars Foundation.

“Hernandez’ life accomplishments mirror the message of our new ads,” said Steve James, Executive Director of the CMPB. “Whether we’re raising a future firefighter, Olympian or astronaut, the choices we make today, like drinking a glass of milk, can lead our children to a better tomorrow.”

To view the new got milk? and toma leche spots and to learn more on how got milk? is making a difference this school year, visit www.gotmilk.com, www.tomaleche.com or www.youtube.com/officialgotmilk. Join the online conversation using #fuelbetterfuture on Facebook and Twitter (@gotmilk) or on Instagram (@officialgotmilk). 

About the CMPB
The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of got milk? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. Got milk? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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Got Milk? Expands Communications in Unique Agency Partnership

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Got Milk? Expands Communications in Unique Agency Partnership; Goodby Silverstein & Partners and Grupo Gallegos help got milk? show parents how to fuel a better future for their children





Got Milk? Expands Communications in Unique Agency Partnership

Goodby Silverstein & Partners and Grupo Gallegos help got milk? show parents how to fuel a better future for their children


SAN CLEMENTE, California, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of got milk? and toma leche, is launching a new advertising campaign  highlighting how a person’s future self is determined by the nutritional choices he or she makes today — starting of course with milk.

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Goodby Silverstein & Partners (GS&P), originators of the got milk? tagline, and Grupo Gallegos (GG), creators of toma leche, have worked in an unusually close partnership, to co-create work designed to appeal to all Californians, regardless of ethnicity. In a unique structure, personnel from both agencies worked side by side under the direction of GG Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer Andrew Delbridge and GS&P Co-Chairman Jeff Goodby.   

The campaign, which starts today, includes two commercials, each in both English and Spanish. One spot makes use of the campaign’s traditional humor and surprise, while the other is a beautiful and emotional look back upon the lasting effect of a glass of milk between parent and child. 

“It’s time to start addressing the California market on the basis of things we all share. California consumers are extremely diverse but when it comes to wanting what’s best for our children and their future, we are one united front,” says Jeff Goodby, chairman of GS&P. “This campaign embraces every parent’s personal desire, which is preparing our children for a successful and healthy future.”

The television spots, titled “Champion” and “Brave”, both show how a glass of milk can change a life. “Champion” depicts a young girl’s life being altered in a humorous but successful way through the nutritional value of milk. In “Brave” we watch as a fireman reminisces about a glass of milk shared with his mother that led him to become the strong, directed character he is today. Both ads remind consumers that a strong foundation begins with healthy choices today to create the best future possible.

“We have an emotional connection to milk,” said Steve James, Executive Director of the CMPB. “This is the first time our agencies have taken a one market approach to California audiences, with the creative that takes full advantage of that. I think the spots are reminders of the influential role parents’ nutritional choices and advice have on their child’s future.”

The new effort will also include radio and digital installations. GG founder John Gallegos added: ‘California is a window into the Nation’s changing cultural make up. CMPB has always been at the forefront of embracing the cultural identity of its audience and this work is a great example of how to engage your audience as one brand – one market.”

To view the new got milk? and toma leche spots and to learn more about how milk enhances your future self, visit: www.gotmilk.com, www.tomaleche.com or www.youtube.com/officialgotmilk. Join “got milk?” on Facebook and Twitter (@gotmilk) and follow the conversation.

About the CMPB

The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of got milk? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. Got milk? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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GED Testing Service Releases MyGED Student Website In Spanish And Announces New GED Study Materials

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GED Testing Service Releases MyGED Student Website In Spanish And Announces New GED Study Materials


WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — GED Testing Service announced that the new comprehensive GED program student website MyGED is available in Spanish. Spanish-speaking adults who want to earn their high school equivalency credential can take advantage of the full suite of cutting-edge tools and resources available in MyGED, located online at GED.com. Adults can use MyGED to schedule their test, access study materials, and check their test scores. Beyond test support, MyGED provides guidance and support for students as they transition to college, career training, or jobs after the test.

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The MyGED website gives students everything they need to prepare for the test, pass the test, and then move on to good jobs with good wages. Some of the features available in MyGED include:

  • A one-stop resource for registering, scheduling, checking scores, and more.
  • Tools to connect students with study materials and local in-person classes.
  • A skills assessment to help students match skills with well-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree
  • Access to information and resources to help students apply for college or training programs, and fill out financial aid forms.
  • An official practice test that shows students their strengths and where they need to improve, and points them to specific pages to study in their study materials to help them score higher.

The MyGED student website is part of the 2014 GED program. Designed to better prepare adults without a high school diploma for success in college and the workforce, the 2014 GED program includes a new GED test that is fully aligned with leading college- and career- readiness standards and requires adults to demonstrate computer skills needed in today’s technology-focused job market.

GED Testing Service also announced that 2014 GED study materials are now available in Spanish from both Learning Express and Steck-Vaughn. These materials will help more adults who speak Spanish prepare for and pass the 2014 GED test.

For more information about the MyGED website, visit www.GED.com. For more information about Spanish-language GED study materials, visit www.GEDmarketplace.com.

About GED Testing Service: The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 18 million graduates since 1942. Last year nearly 800,000 adults sat for the GED test, which is accepted by virtually all U.S. colleges and employers. As the creator of the one official GED test, GED Testing Service has a responsibility to ensure that the program continues to be a reliable and valuable pathway to a better life for the millions of adults without a high school diploma.


New Report Shows Overwhelming Latino Support for Conservation, Underscores Potential Impact on Mid-term Elections in Western States

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Latino Decisions and Hispanic Access Foundation released a new research brief — analyzing nine major public opinion polls from the last three years — that finds Latinos overwhelming support greater environmental protections, such as preserving parks and public lands, so much so that conservation issues could influence voting decisions in the mid-term elections.

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"This report provides definitive proof to what we've seen across the country – there is a significant, growing Latino movement that is advocating for greater environmental protections of our parks and public lands and is willing to support candidates that share that same value," said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. "The Latino population is the fastest growing segment in the country — their engagement in conservation is critical and could have a far-reaching impact."

"Hispanic Voter Perspectives on Conservation and Environmental Issues" additional findings include:

  • When it comes to policy priorities, water and air pollution are especially important to the overwhelming majority of Latino voters.
  • Looking at Latino attitudes on a range of conservation matters, conservation is viewed as essential to a better quality of life.
  • There is ample evidence Latinos in the West and Southwest have strong ties to the region and regularly partake in outdoor activities, all of which serve to sharpen interest in conservation and clean air and water.
  • Latino voters believe individuals and governments have important roles in protecting natural resources and promoting healthy, clean communities.
  • Latinos prefer policies and candidates that actively promote a cleaner environment and preserving public lands. They are more likely to vote for candidates based on their environmental positions.

"Clean air and water, preserving public lands, climate change and promoting clean energy solutions are all matters of concern for this rapidly growing electorate," said Dr. Adrian Pantoja, Senior Analyst for Latino Decisions and Professor of Political Studies at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. "Decision makers and advocates with national and regional constituencies will need to demonstrate their attention to these concerns and policy preferences as the Latino population and electorate continues to grow into the foreseeable future."

"We know that
regardless of the issue, Latinos, like most Americans, will seek policy approaches that better the quality of life for them, their families, and their community," said Leo Murrieta, National Field Director of Mi Familia Vota. "From immigration reform to conservation, Latinos want candidates and elected officials who will best represent the issues they care about and will do so by promoting laws that will treat our community with dignity and respect. Ensuring that our families have access to clean air and water, cleaner environments, and preservation of outdoor recreational areas will continue to be important to Latino voters across the nation."

Since its founding in 2010, HAF has made building environmental awareness among Latinos, going outdoors and empowering advocates one of its top priorities. During the last four years, HAF has experienced a growing number of
Latino youth and community leaders clamoring for opportunities to participate in efforts for clean water, balanced energy development on public lands in the west, conservation funding, and enhanced protections for parks and monuments.

"When you recognize how many aspects of our lives are affected by the environment, it's not surprising that Latinos are so passionate about conservation," said Arce. "The outdoors provides a connection to their cultural heritage. Recreation, tourism and farming provide employment and financial security to many. Getting outdoors and experiencing nature benefits the physical and mental wellness of youth and adults. And unfortunately, Latinos are much more likely to suffer negative health issues due to environmental hazards," said Arce.

The full report can be downloaded at: http://hispanicaccess.org/sites/default/files/HAF_LatinoDecisions_ResearchBrief.pdf.

To arrange an interview, please contact Robert Fanger at [email protected].

About Hispanic Access Foundation

Hispanic Access Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that improves the lives of Hispanics in the United States and promotes civic engagement by educating, motivating and helping them access trustworthy support systems. Our vision is that all Hispanics throughout the U.S. enjoy good physical health, a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success and civic engagement in their communities with the sum improving the future of America. For more information, visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

About Latino Decisions

Latino Decisions is the leader in Latino political opinion research. Founded in 2007 by professors of political science, Dr. Gary M. Segura and Dr. Matt Barreto, Latino Decisions has built a national reputation based upon their unique combination of analytical expertise and cultural competence. For more information, visit www.latinodecisions.com.

Contact: Robert Fanger

P: 317-410-7668

E: [email protected]

Baltimore Latino Families to Improve Tech Skills and Job Prospects

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Baltimore Latino Families to Improve Tech Skills and Job Prospects


O’Neill and Featherstone Foundations team up to bolster computer literacy among Hispanics in Charm City.


BALTIMORE, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latino families in Baltimore City will improve their socio-economic and educational standing thanks to a $15,000 grant from the William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation.  

The grant funds Empowering Latinos: One “Click” at a Time, a program organized by the Baltimore-based William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation that helps Latino families secure better paying jobs and better assist their children by learning to use computers and the Internet.  At the end of the program, parents receive laptops for their homes to bridge the digital divide. 

“We are thrilled to invest in a groundbreaking initiative that is improving the quality of life for families and communities where O’Neill family members live,” stated Leah Gary, president and CEO of the O’Neill Foundation.  

The program, directed by Open Society Institute (OSI)-Baltimore Community Fellow Lanaea C. Featherstone, also teaches participants how to use the Internet, create resumes and apply for jobs online.  “OSI-Baltimore is pleased to back such an important program that is helping underserved groups succeed,” said Pamela King, director of community fellowships at the Open Society Institute-Baltimore.

Graduates of the Empowering Latinos: One “Click” at a Time program will receive laptops for their homes along with a certificate of completion during a special luncheon on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Patterson Park Public Charter School’s cafeteria (2726 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21224).

“The program extends educational opportunities and creates support systems that promote successful children, thriving families, and strong communities,” said Dr. Elizabeth Obara, one of the school’s founders and Community School Coordinator. 

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The William J. & Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation‘s mission to partner with nonprofits to improve the quality of life for families and communities, in places where O’Neill family members live. For more information, visit www.oneill-foundation.org

Open Society Institute – Baltimore is a public charity and the sole field office of the Open Society Foundations’ U.S. Programs. We focus on the root causes of three intertwined problems in our city and state: drug addiction, an over-reliance on incarceration, and obstacles that impede youth in succeeding inside and out of the classroom. We believe that discussion and debate are critical to making positive, lasting changes. For more information, visit www.audaciousideas.org

Patterson Park Public Charter School‘s mission is to provide a community-centered learning environment that values diversity and embraces a whole child approach to develop well-educated citizens. For more information, visit www.pppcs.org           

The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, inspiring and impacting the immigrant Latino community.  The foundation strives to strengthen cultural understandings of diverse populations through educational training programs. For more information, visit www.thefeatherstonefoundation.org


Elliot Fineman CEO Of National Gun Victims Action Council Says We Must Ban “Smart Scope” Military-Style Precision Guided Sniper Rifles From Being Sold To The Public

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Elliot Fineman CEO Of National Gun Victims Action Council Says We Must Ban “Smart Scope” Military-Style Precision Guided Sniper Rifles From Being Sold To The Public


CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TrackingPoint, a gun manufacturer in Austin, Texas, has developed—and is selling to the public—”smart scope” military-style sniper rifles that allow someone who has never fired a gun before to hit a target the size of a soup can from 1,000 yards away—that’s 10 football fields or over half a mile. Until now, only a few, elite, military-trained snipers could ever achieve this skill level.

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TrackingPoint’s rifles achieve this level of accuracy because their “smart scopes” include a computer that adjusts for key variables affecting a bullet’s trajectory – including range, target velocity, outside temperature, barrel temperature, wind speed and even the earth’s rotation – and indicate to shooters when they have a “kill shot.”

The scopes’ electronic guidance is enabled by TrackingPoint applications distributed by Apple and Google, which are featured in TrackingPoint’s promotional efforts. TrackingPoint continues to develop “smart” weapons and unveiled a prototype that allows a shooter, using Google Glass, to aim and fire around corners.

NO LEGITIMATE PURPOSE FOR CIVILIAN USE

Fineman believes hunters and target shooters have no need for TrackingPoint’s rifles because their accuracy eliminates the need for skill. And the rifles, designed to precisely hit a target at over half a mile away, have no use for self-defense, says Fineman, as one does not know they are at risk when the shooter is over half a mile away.

NGVAC believes that there are three groups who will buy these rifles—insurrectionists, terrorists and hate groups. Given the Sniper Rifle’s deadly accuracy, no one is safe—this cannot be allowed.

LETTERS SENT

On May 23, 2014 the National Gun Victims Action Council wrote to John Lupher, TrackingPoint’s CEO, concerning the threat to public safety posed by TrackingPoint’s rifles. The NGVAC called on TrackingPoint to immediately cease and desist from marketing and selling its rifles to civilians. TrackingPoint has not responded.

On June 5, 2014 and July 25, 2014, the NGVAC and its partners in this urgent appeal—The Newtown Victims & Clergy for Corporate Responsibility, Faiths United To Prevent Gun Violence, PICO National Network, United Physicians of Newtown, Newtown Action Alliance, and 100,000 Poets for Change—wrote to Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, and Larry Page, Google’s CEO, detailing our deep concerns about the dangers to public safety posed by TrackingPoint’s rifles.

We asked that they stop distributing the TrackingPoint application, which enables the rifles’ precision accuracy, and that they take steps to bar TrackingPoint from using their names in promotional efforts. We have received no response from either Apple or Google.

ACTION TO TAKE

TrackingPoint’s sniper rifles are a classic example of technology outpacing legislation. The weapons unquestionably pose a significant danger to public safety, and this danger will only grow as additional companies develop similar technology. Legislation will be required to effectively banish the threat posed by these weapons. To help stop this insanity, go to OPERATION SIDELINE at www.gunvictimsaction.org.

Elliot Fineman is CEO of the National Gun Victims Action Council, a non-profit network of 14 million gun victims, survivors, the faith community and ordinary people leveraging their buying power to change America’s gun laws. NGVAC initiated the successful action that caused Starbucks to change its gun policy. NGVAC pursues novel legal strategies to reduce gun violence and encourages corporations to be proactively involved in advocating for sane gun laws. NGVAC can be found at www.gunvictimsaction.org.


Award Winning EPICA Wines Introduces Malbec To Portfolio

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Award Winning EPICA Wines Introduces Malbec To Portfolio

Newest addition to Chilean repertoire targets growing U.S. millennial wine enthusiasts


VIÑA SAN PEDRO, Chile, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — EPICA Wines, the adventurous brand that inspires epic lifestyles, announces the introduction of a 2013 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina to the U.S. market. EPICA Malbec will be available nationwide at select retail locations and wine stores as of this month for a suggested price of $10.99 per 750 ml bottle.

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Aimed at adventurers 21 and older who want to enjoy life to the fullest, live in the here and now, and keep things fun and simple, EPICA Malbec was created to capitalize on the growing interest for this Argentinian grape. This introduction provides the brand with the opportunity to expand its presence in the wine aisle outside of Chilean wine offerings.  

According to Wines of Argentina, in the last five years, shipments of Argentine Malbec to the United States have more than doubled, from 1.9 million cases in 2008 to four million in 2013. The rise in popularity can be attributed to Malbec’s appeal among consumers who enjoy soft, ripe fruitiness over more polarizing flavors.

“Millennial consumers are open to other cultures and flavors based on their travel experiences, and are willing to experiment with their wines,” said Sebastian Reitze, Brand Director for EPICA. “Considering this audience represents 30% of core drinkers in the U.S., we thought there was a great opportunity for EPICA to launch an alternative that didn’t sacrifice taste at an accessible price.”

EPICA Malbec has dominant notes of ripe plums, strawberries and violets along with concentrated ripe black fruit flavors that result in a perfectly smooth lingering finish. The rich body and firm tannins of EPICA Malbec pair well with hearty pastas, red meats, and nuts.

“EPICA prides itself on creating unique taste profiles, that’s why we made sure that our amazing wine that origins from UCO Valley, Mendoza had the same attributes that the region. That due to its climatic conditions (high temperature range) and soil (shallow, rocky and sandy texture thin, low in organic matter), we produced a wine with great personality with deep, dark red color, intense and complex, which presents aromas of black fruits like blackberry and plum with floral notes. EPICA’S Malbec palate presents friendly, spacious and sweet tannins,” said EPICA’s winemaker Miguel Rencoret.

As part of the Viña San Pedro, EPICA has a strong commitment to quality and consistency that over-delivers at an affordable price. Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2012, EPICA experienced 53% growth last year. In addition to Malbec, EPICA is also available in four varieties: Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

EPICA Malbec’s launch will be supported through trade advertising, social media and in-store promotion, with attractive POS material to encourage trial.

For more information about EPICA Malbec or to interview a brand executive, please contact Berenice Gonzales at (212) 219-0321. You can also visit www.EPICAwines.com.

About Viña San Pedro and VSPT Wine Group

San Pedro is part of VSPT Wine Group, one of the largest exporters of Chilean wine and leader in the premium segment in the Chilean market. All of the Group’s wineries are renowned, producing its own distinctive wines, and they are all great representatives of the best wines that each terroir can produce.


Honda Accord and CR-V are America’s Most Popular Car and SUV with Retail Car Buyers in First Half of 2014; and Honda CR-V Captures the Title of Best-Selling SUV of the Past Decade

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Honda Accord and CR-V are America's Most Popular Car and SUV with Retail Car Buyers in First Half of 2014; and Honda CR-V Captures the Title of Best-Selling SUV of the Past Decade





Honda Accord and CR-V are America’s Most Popular Car and SUV with Retail Car Buyers in First Half of 2014; and Honda CR-V Captures the Title of Best-Selling SUV of the Past Decade

– Retail car buyers choose Accord more than any other car in America(1)

– CR-V builds on ten years as the most popular, best-selling SUV in America(2)

– Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey each post segment-leading retail results at the halfway mark of 2014(1)


TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the Accord and CR-V attracting retail customers in record numbers in the first half of 2014, Honda is again leading the industry with the most popular car and SUV in America, according to a Honda analysis of new-vehicle retail registration data from IHS Automotive. Based on Honda forecasts, the Accord and CR-V are on track to repeat their 2013 full-year results as top picks with U.S. retail car and SUV buyers, while CR-V continues to hold the title as the best-selling SUV in America for more than a decade.

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Accord is once again the most popular car in America, with industry-leading sales to individual U.S. car buyers for the first half of 2014, while CR-V is both the retail and outright best-selling SUV based on retail registrations through June 2014, a position it’s held for seven of the past 10 years, culminating in the highest sales of any SUV in America during the past decade. Joining the Accord and CR-V as retail leaders in their segments for the first half of 2014 are the Honda Civic and Odyssey minivan.

Moreover, each of Honda’s four segment-leading models is on target to repeat its retail leadership performance from 2013, despite the fact that Honda has the lowest overall incentive spending among the top seven automakers. Three of the four models – Accord, Civic and CR-V – are each on track to earn sales in excess of 300,000 units for the second consecutive year, with fleet sales in the low single digits, as Honda targets all-time record sales in 2014.

“More individual customers put a new Honda Accord in their driveway in the first half of this year than any other new car in America, and SUV buyers continue to choose CR-V more than any other SUV in America,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “While competitors rely on deep-discounts and sales to corporate and rental fleets, Honda continues to achieve steady and sustainable growth based on the quality and value of our products in the hands of individual customers.”

Honda brand highlights for the first half of 2014 include:

  • Excluding full-size pickups, the Accord, Civic and CR-V continue to hold three of the top five slots – first, third and fourth, respectively – in retail registrations among individual car buyers in the first half of 2014.
  • The Accord, with retail registrations totaling 181,939 units through June, has strengthened its lead over its nearest competitor in the past three months, compared to the first three months of 2014.
  • Retail registrations accounted for 98.2 percent3 of all Accord registrations for the period, according to Honda analysis of IHS Automotive new-vehicle registration data.
  • Civic retail registrations of 160,293 units led all compact cars, increasing its lead over the closest segment competitor, which is now more than 26,000 units, compared to cumulative totals in the first quarter of 2014.
  • CR-V is America’s outright best-selling SUV of this year, and of the past decade. On a retail basis, CR-V registrations rose 6.6 percent to 153,968 units compared to the first half of last year, giving CR-V a more than 27,000-unit lead over the #2 selling vehicle in the segment so far in 2014.
  • Odyssey retail registrations of 62,096 units continue to make it the top choice among retail minivan customers –at 32 percent retail segment share. As a result, Odyssey sales have comprised nearly 1 of every 3 minivans purchased by individual buyers in America in 2014.

About Honda

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 economy4 and the longest-lasting cars5 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 IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. new vehicle registration data for 2013 and Jan-Jun 2014 in the Honda small car, mid-size car, compact passenger van, and mini SUV segment.

2 CR-V Total Sales Numbers for Best-Selling SUV of the Decade from Automotive News Data Center

3 Based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. new retail vs total registrations for 2013 and Jan-Jun 2014 in the Honda mid-size car segment.

4 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.”

5 Longevity based on IHS Automotive: Polk U.S. vehicles in operation vs new vehicle registrations for 1988-2013 for Honda and competing non-luxury brands.


CRC Industries’ 1-TANK Power Renew® Is Ready to Deliver Winning Results at NASCAR(1)® Sprint Cup Series Event

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CRC Industries’ 1-TANK Power Renew® Is Ready to Deliver Winning Results at NASCAR(1)® Sprint Cup Series Event


WARMINSTER, Pa., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CRC Industries, Inc., manufacturer of industry leading specialty chemicals for automotive service technicians and do-it-yourselfers, announces that it will exhibit its popular fuel system cleaner, CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW, at the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series “IRWIN Tools Night Race.” CRC is the primary sponsor of the CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW car, the Hillman Racing #40 Chevrolet SS driven by Landon Cassill for this event at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 23.

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“For motorists that have seen a decline in their vehicle’s power, acceleration and driving performance, CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW is the best solution,” said Louis Fresta, vice president of the CRC Automotive Division. “Its concentrated formula brings professional-quality strength and power to eliminate carbon deposit buildup with a single use.”

According to Fresta, even top quality fuels contain impurities, and harmful carbon deposits can easily build up on fuel system components such as intake valves, piston heads and fuel injectors. Over time, the damage caused by these deposits may lead to a number of fuel system related problems such as hesitation, sluggishness, stalling, pre-ignition, engine knock and overall loss of power. CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW fights the damage and restores a vehicle’s power and driving performance while reducing harmful emissions and improving fuel economy.

“More important,” said Fresta, “CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW provides considerable savings for motorists. While other fuel additives have to be used every time you fill up the tank to get the results they claim, CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW needs to be used only once every 4,000 miles to clean your vehicle’s fuel system completely. In other words, on average, it is sufficient to use CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW three times a year as compared to using other fuel additives 24 or more times per year to achieve similar results,” Fresta explained. In addition, the product has been proven to increase miles per gallon by up to 5.7%.

Landon Cassill, driver of the #40 NASCAR Sprint Cup entry said, “I trust the CRC brand and am happy to have CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW displayed on my car. We have been using CRC’s full line of professional automotive products for a number of years at Hillman Racing and count on them to keep the race cars in top shape for the track.”

Extensive testing of CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW in gasoline vehicles has revealed excellent results:

  • 97% total power recovery
  • 100% misfire repair
  • 99% injector flow improvement
  • 5.7% potential increase in miles per gallon 

 “CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW is also available in a formula for diesel vehicles, and it exceeds the industry standard XUD-9 and new CEC DW10 engine tests,” added Fresta.

CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW is available at participating NAPA Auto Parts Stores nationwide, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Pep Boys and other quality automotive wholesale distributors and retailers.

To find more information on CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW and a $5 rebate visit: http://crc1tank.com

CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW for gasoline and ethanol-blended fuels:
Part No. 05815, 15 Fl. Oz.; MSRP: $16.99

CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW for diesel:  Part No. 05816, 15 Fl. Oz.; MSRP:  $16.99

CRC trademarked brands include: CRC®, K&W®, Sta-Lube®, and Marykate®.

(1)NASCAR is a registered trademark of the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.


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