Mes: diciembre 2020

Alcohol Justice le solicita al fiscal general de California, Xavier Becerra, investigar la adquisición anticompetitiva de Ace Beverage LLC por parte de Anheuser-Busch InBev

SAN FRANCISCO, 15 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice envió una carta al fiscal general de <span…

SAN FRANCISCO, 15 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice envió una carta al fiscal general de California, Xavier Becerra, para solicitar una investigación a fondo acerca de los recientes actos cometidos por Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) en el estado. Alcohol Justice cree que ABI ha incurrido en una violación de la ley Cartwright de California y los estatutos federales antimonopolio, la jurisprudencia y un acuerdo de consentimiento de la corte federal del año 2018.

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«Anheuser-Busch InBev no se contenta con su dominio global, nacional y estatal sobre la fabricación de cerveza, por lo que ahora busca obtener poder de mercado anticompetitivo en California al adquirir distribuidores como Ace Beverage LLC de Los Ángeles», indicó Bruce Lee Livingston, director ejecutivo/CEO de Alcohol Justice. «Alcohol Justice ha solicitado que el fiscal general de California, Xavier Becerra, realice una investigación a fondo por motivo de prácticas comerciales anticompetitivas y desleales por parte de ABI, a cargo de su director ejecutivo saliente, Carlos Brito.»

La carta de Alcohol Justice a Becerra destaca en detalle sus preocupaciones, que incluyen:

«El potencial de poder de monopolio que tiene ABI en California ya es enorme. Con el control significativo que además tiene en la red de distribución, ABI puede:

  • Potencialmente, obtener información interna confidencial de las actividades de venta minorista en casi todas las tiendas, licenciatarios de tiendas de licores o productores pequeños.
  • Reducir y aumentar los precios a su voluntad.
  • Ofrecer generosas promociones e incentivos a los clientes de nivel minorista para eliminar las marcas de la competencia.
  • Dificultar que los productores de cerveza artesanal lleguen a sus camiones, considerando que en condiciones de confinamiento la industria cervecera está enfrentando serias dificultades económicas.
  • Disminuir la cuota de mercado de la distribución para cualquier distribuidor independiente restante, con lo que los dejaría fuera del mercado o los obligaría a vender sus activos y rutas a ABI por un valor muy bajo».

El presidente de la junta directiva de Alcohol Justice, Richard Zaldívar, fundador de The Wall – Las Memorias (una organización comunitaria sin fines de lucro para la prevención sanitaria), declaró: «La población diversa de Los Ángeles ya está sufriendo por motivos de la pandemia de la COVID-19 y no necesita cerveza barata en los vecindarios ni en los pequeños negocios familiares minoristas bajo el poder de una corporación global como Anheuser-Busch InBev. El nivel medio de distribución cervecera de Los Ángeles necesita protección contra las prácticas comerciales desleales».

La carta de Alcohol Justice plantea la posibilidad de que las recientes adquisiciones de ABI en el estado y su ampliamente expandida posición de mercado podría violar el espíritu, si es que no el fallo mismo, de la sentencia y orden final dictada por el Tribunal de Distrito de Estados Unidos para el distrito de Columbia en octubre de 2018.  Al aceptar ese decreto de consentimiento, ABI quedó facultada para adquirir el segundo productor más importante de cerveza del mundo, SAB Miller-Coors.  El decreto de acuerdo aprobado por el tribunal es supuestamente supervisado por el gobierno federal con el objetivo de evitar una excesiva concentración e influencias indebidas por parte de este colosal fabricante.

«Alcohol Justice cree que la ley antimonopolio de California, es decir el Acta Cartwright, otros estatutos y la jurisprudencia, es importante y está siendo infringida», añadió Livingston. «Y, por lo tanto, es apropiado que el fiscal general Becerra investigue y lleve a juicio el caso, incluso si el Departamento de Justicia no emite una respuesta federal».

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Kia Rio Named «Best CPO Value In America» By Vincentric

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

Kia Rio named “Best CPO Value in America” by Vincentric

«Rio being honored as a ‘Best CPO Value in America’ by Vincentric is validation of Kia’s winning ‘Give It Everything’ spirit,» said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America.  «Kia’s commitment to reliability, innovation and driver satisfaction ensures Kia vehicles withstand the test of time.»

Vincentric, a leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis within the automotive industry analyzed over 15,000 vehicle configurations using eight cost factors: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs. The costs were measured after incorporating the specific certified pre-owned warranty offered by the manufacturer while also applying mileage requirements necessary to be authorized as an OEM CPO vehicle. Each CPO vehicle was evaluated in all 50 states plus Washington DC, with the assumption that each would be driven 15,000 miles annually over five years.

«The Kia Rio had a best-in-class performance in the 2021 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Awards, helped by its low maintenance and repair costs,» said David Wurster, President of Vincentric.  The Rio proved its strong CPO value by outperforming its competitors in the Subcompact segment, making it a smart choice for consumers.»

KMA’s CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer, and requires a meticulous 164-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians.  CPO vehicles also come with a 10-year /100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty1 and 12-month /12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage2.  Whether it’s sporty sedans or undeniably capable SUVs and CUVs that drivers dream of, customers get a great price matched with superb quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a previously owned vehicle.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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1 The Kia CPO 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty program begins on the original in-service date of vehicle and odometer mile «0.» The limited warranty program includes the remainder of roadside assistance, powertrain coverage and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Basic). See retailer for details or go to kia.com.
2 Platinum Coverage begins on the vehicle purchase date and odometer reading on purchase date. Platinum Coverage is limited; for exact coverages, exclusions and limitations, please review CPO contract or see retailer for details.

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Kia Rio Named «Best CPO Value In America» By Vincentric

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

Kia Rio named “Best CPO Value in America” by Vincentric

«Rio being honored as a ‘Best CPO Value in America’ by Vincentric is validation of Kia’s winning ‘Give It Everything’ spirit,» said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America.  «Kia’s commitment to reliability, innovation and driver satisfaction ensures Kia vehicles withstand the test of time.»

Vincentric, a leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis within the automotive industry analyzed over 15,000 vehicle configurations using eight cost factors: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs. The costs were measured after incorporating the specific certified pre-owned warranty offered by the manufacturer while also applying mileage requirements necessary to be authorized as an OEM CPO vehicle. Each CPO vehicle was evaluated in all 50 states plus Washington DC, with the assumption that each would be driven 15,000 miles annually over five years.

«The Kia Rio had a best-in-class performance in the 2021 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Awards, helped by its low maintenance and repair costs,» said David Wurster, President of Vincentric.  The Rio proved its strong CPO value by outperforming its competitors in the Subcompact segment, making it a smart choice for consumers.»

KMA’s CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer, and requires a meticulous 164-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians.  CPO vehicles also come with a 10-year /100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty1 and 12-month /12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage2.  Whether it’s sporty sedans or undeniably capable SUVs and CUVs that drivers dream of, customers get a great price matched with superb quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a previously owned vehicle.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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1 The Kia CPO 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty program begins on the original in-service date of vehicle and odometer mile «0.» The limited warranty program includes the remainder of roadside assistance, powertrain coverage and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Basic). See retailer for details or go to kia.com.
2 Platinum Coverage begins on the vehicle purchase date and odometer reading on purchase date. Platinum Coverage is limited; for exact coverages, exclusions and limitations, please review CPO contract or see retailer for details.

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Kia Rio Named «Best CPO Value In America» By Vincentric

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

Kia Rio Named «Best CPO Value In America» By Vincentric

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

Kia Rio named “Best CPO Value in America” by Vincentric

«Rio being honored as a ‘Best CPO Value in America’ by Vincentric is validation of Kia’s winning ‘Give It Everything’ spirit,» said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America.  «Kia’s commitment to reliability, innovation and driver satisfaction ensures Kia vehicles withstand the test of time.»

Vincentric, a leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis within the automotive industry analyzed over 15,000 vehicle configurations using eight cost factors: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs. The costs were measured after incorporating the specific certified pre-owned warranty offered by the manufacturer while also applying mileage requirements necessary to be authorized as an OEM CPO vehicle. Each CPO vehicle was evaluated in all 50 states plus Washington DC, with the assumption that each would be driven 15,000 miles annually over five years.

«The Kia Rio had a best-in-class performance in the 2021 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Awards, helped by its low maintenance and repair costs,» said David Wurster, President of Vincentric.  The Rio proved its strong CPO value by outperforming its competitors in the Subcompact segment, making it a smart choice for consumers.»

KMA’s CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer, and requires a meticulous 164-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians.  CPO vehicles also come with a 10-year /100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty1 and 12-month /12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage2.  Whether it’s sporty sedans or undeniably capable SUVs and CUVs that drivers dream of, customers get a great price matched with superb quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a previously owned vehicle.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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1 The Kia CPO 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty program begins on the original in-service date of vehicle and odometer mile «0.» The limited warranty program includes the remainder of roadside assistance, powertrain coverage and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Basic). See retailer for details or go to kia.com.
2 Platinum Coverage begins on the vehicle purchase date and odometer reading on purchase date. Platinum Coverage is limited; for exact coverages, exclusions and limitations, please review CPO contract or see retailer for details.

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SOURCE Kia Motors America

Private Experiences Across Mexico Featured in New $500K ‘Grand Velas Journey’

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In cooperation with Air Partner, a global leader in private aviation services, Mexico’s award-winning

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In cooperation with Air Partner, a global leader in private aviation services, Mexico’s award-winning Velas Resorts launches its Grand Velas Journey for travelers looking to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip in 2021. The two-week adventure features 15 unique travel experiences, such as microadventures to Mexico’s natural wonders and spirited day trips to Tequila and Valle de Guadalupe; tasting of the World’s Most Expensive Taco at $25K; cooking with one of Mexico’s only Maitre Cuisiners de France; and much more. Accommodations will all be in Presidential Suites ranging in size from 2,793 – 5,451 sq. ft. at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas properties in Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos. For an ultra-premium and seamless experience, private jet transportation is coordinated for the entire trip by Air Partner, including to and from the U.S. as well as between each property. Pricing for the Grand Velas Journey starts at $500,000 USD for 2 people. The full itinerary for the Grand Velas Journey can be found below or at https://www.grandvelas.com/journey. For reservations, email dtobonh@velasresorts.com.

Full Itinerary Details:

Travelers booking the Grand Velas Journey with Velas Resorts and Air Partner will kick off their trip in style with a personalized private jet charter from anywhere in the U.S. to Cancun. Upon arrival, travelers will take a private transfer to Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen. During their visit, guests will stay for 4 nights in the resort’s lavish 2,793 sq. ft. Grand Class Presidential Suite. A microadventure to Chichen Itza, visit to an underwater museum on an opulent VanDutch 40, lunch 60ft underground in one of the destination’s relatively undiscovered cenotes, and an ancestral beverage tasting are just a few unique activities. Additional exclusive experiences included in the Mexican Caribbean are a cooking class with Velas Resorts’ Culinary Director, Michel Mustiere, one of only ten Maitre Cuisiners de France in Mexico as well as a Mystic Mayan Spa evening complete with a live performance from dancers dressed in traditional Mayan garments with music by snail drums and copal auric cleansing by Mayan shamans.

Next on the journey is Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Enroute, travelers will be whisked away by Air Partner again on a private jet for a daylong adventure to Tequila to visit Casa San Matías, one of Mexico’s oldest tequila houses. Here, guests will:

  • learn about traditional and modern tequila making processes;
  • indulge in a Mexican picnic in the agave fields and a tequila tasting;
  • create a bespoke tequila blend to take home in a Huichol-designed bottle;
  • and more.

Then, it’s on to Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit where guests will check in to the resort’s Presidential Suite, with spacious oceanfront terrace and 12-person Jacuzzi, for four nights. Special experiences from here range from the Wixáritari Journey, a private microadventure to visit the ancient holy site of Altavista in the hills of Nayarit, to Sportfishing with the Chef, where guests can fish with a resort chef and enjoy a personally prepared meal by the chef with the catches. A private cinema beachfront and Huichol Massage including copal cleansing to balance low energies and encourage self-reflection are also offered. The treatment is set in the spa’s new Huichol Cabin, embellished with vibrant, authentic décor in homage to the native Huichol Indians, still known today as the last North American indigenous peoples to maintain their pre-Columbian traditions.

Before venturing to the last stop on the journey, Grand Velas Los Cabos in Cabo San Lucas, guests will travel to Ensenada, Mexico via private jet to experience the resort’s Over-The-Top Wine Lovers’ Getaway. While in the Valle de Guadalupe, travelers will visit three top wineries for private tastings before heading to the D’ Poncelis vineyard to make their own vintage. Afterwards, guests will be pampered with an extra special dinner including a wine pairing in the middle of the vineyard from the resort’s two-star-Michelin Chef Sidney Schutte.

Then, before heading back to the U.S., travelers will embark to Grand Velas Los Cabos. In Baja California Sur, travelers will enjoy an adventure to the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains to hike through the canyon, see endemic species, ancient rock formations, flora and fauna, and learn about the Pericúes, the first aboriginal inhabitants of the area. Following the hike, guests will enjoy a multi-course dining experience while witnessing a one-of-a-kind rock mapping light show. At the resort, travelers can enjoy an Art to Table Dinner where dishes on the plate are inspired by pieces from Mexico’s leading artists displayed in the on-property art gallery, a Damiana Massage which employs the therapeutic effects of the native plant and the World’s Most Expensive Taco. The normally $25K culinary masterpiece showcases premium ingredients like langoustine, Kobe beef, Almas Beluga caviar, and more in a creative way. Four nights’ accommodation will be in the resort’s ultra-luxurious Presidential Suite. The 5,451 sq. ft. suite features an expansive oceanfront terrace with spacious plunge pool and lounge area, master suite with king bed and master bathroom with two-person jacuzzi, shower and dressing area, separate living area with personal wine bar, and even a 127 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope to spot whales and other marine life in the adjacent Sea of Cortez.

Pricing for the Grand Velas Journey starts at $500,000 USD for 2 people based on city of departure and return. Prices may vary and are subject to availability during time of booking. For reservations, please contact Dinorah Tobon, Tour & Travel Sales Manager of Velas Resorts at dtobonh@velasresorts.com or 01-984-877-4418. For more information about Velas Resorts, visit https://www.velasresorts.com. For more information about Air Partner, visit http://www.AirPartner.com.

About Air Partner
Founded in 1961, Air Partner is a global aviation services group providing aircraft charter and aviation safety & security solutions to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals, across civil and defense organizations. The Group has two divisions: Air Partner Charter, comprising Group Charter (formerly Commercial Jets), Private Jets, Freight and Remarketing; and Air Partner Safety & Security (formerly Consulting & Training), which comprises Baines Simmons and Redline Assured Security.

Group Charter charters large airliners to move groups of any size. Private Jets offers the Company’s unique pre-paid JetCard scheme and on-demand charter for up to 19 people. Freight charters aircraft of every size to fly almost any cargo anywhere, at any time. Air Partner Remarketing provides comprehensive remarketing programs for all types of commercial and corporate aircraft to a wide range of international customers.

Baines Simmons offers Aviation Safety Management, Fatigue Risk Management, Air Traffic Services, Wildlife Hazard Management and Aircraft Registry Services. Redline Assured Security delivers government-standard security training and solutions.

Air Partner has 17 offices across three continents, with its headquarters located alongside Gatwick airport in the U.K. The group employs around 450 aviation professionals globally and operates 24/7. Air Partner is listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIR) and is the only publicly listed air charter broker and aviation safety & security consultancy. It is ISO 9001:2015 compliant for commercial airline and private jet solutions worldwide.

More information is available on the company’s website (http://www.airpartner.com).

About Velas Resorts
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 56 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include Virtuoso’s Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for spa, and TripAdvisor’s Top Hotels in the World, among others. Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas in Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. In Puerto Vallarta, Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel and beach club located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course, and Velas Vallarta, a family-friendly all suites resort and spa located on Banderas Bay. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, opened in December 2018 as its only European Plan offering. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: http://www.velasmagazine.com.

Media Contact

Megan Sterritt, KWE Partners, 786-247-4812, sterritt@kwepr.com

 

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Kia Rio Named «Best CPO Value In America» By Vincentric

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The sporty Rio sedan has been honored as a 2021 Vincentric «Best Certified Pre-Owned Value in America» award winner in the Subcompact category.  With an ownership cost 2.8-percent lower than expected for its segment, Rio outperformed seven competitors to clinch the win.

Kia Rio recognized by Vincentric for high value and long-term low cost of ownership versus others in its segment.

«Rio being honored as a ‘Best CPO Value in America’ by Vincentric is validation of Kia’s winning ‘Give It Everything’ spirit,» said Sean Yoon, President & CEO, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors North America.  «Kia’s commitment to reliability, innovation and driver satisfaction ensures Kia vehicles withstand the test of time.»

Vincentric, a leading source of cost-of-ownership data and analysis within the automotive industry analyzed over 15,000 vehicle configurations using eight cost factors: depreciation, fees & taxes, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs. The costs were measured after incorporating the specific certified pre-owned warranty offered by the manufacturer while also applying mileage requirements necessary to be authorized as an OEM CPO vehicle. Each CPO vehicle was evaluated in all 50 states plus Washington DC, with the assumption that each would be driven 15,000 miles annually over five years.

«The Kia Rio had a best-in-class performance in the 2021 Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Awards, helped by its low maintenance and repair costs,» said David Wurster, President of Vincentric.  The Rio proved its strong CPO value by outperforming its competitors in the Subcompact segment, making it a smart choice for consumers.»

KMA’s CPO program accepts only Kia vehicles that are five years or newer with fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer, and requires a meticulous 164-point Quality Assurance inspection by certified Kia technicians.  CPO vehicles also come with a 10-year /100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty1 and 12-month /12,000 mile-Platinum Coverage2.  Whether it’s sporty sedans or undeniably capable SUVs and CUVs that drivers dream of, customers get a great price matched with superb quality, bypassing the stress, risk and uncertainty that typically comes with buying a previously owned vehicle.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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1 The Kia CPO 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty program begins on the original in-service date of vehicle and odometer mile «0.» The limited warranty program includes the remainder of roadside assistance, powertrain coverage and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Basic). See retailer for details or go to kia.com.
2 Platinum Coverage begins on the vehicle purchase date and odometer reading on purchase date. Platinum Coverage is limited; for exact coverages, exclusions and limitations, please review CPO contract or see retailer for details.

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Bookwell Travel to Donate 82,500 Meals to Food Banks

MYSTIC, Conn., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Bookwell Travel is commencing its mission of donating 4 million meals to food banks across America by the end of 2021. Bookwell Travel is donating 82,500 meals to food banks in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,…

MYSTIC, Conn., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Bookwell Travel is commencing its mission of donating 4 million meals to food banks across America by the end of 2021. Bookwell Travel is donating 82,500 meals to food banks in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, to be dropped off at select food banks throughout the day.

Bookwell Travel is a first-class booking and trip planning platform that gives travelers the opportunity to not only experience one-of-a kind travel destinations, but also make a difference in the lives of others. For every booking, Bookwell Travel will donate 10 meals to the hungry directly to one of over 370 food banks located throughout North America. Bookwell Travel donates directly to food banks to ensure 100% of each donation goes toward creating meals for those in need. Bookwell Travel will be launching in the coming days, however it is beginning its mission to feed the less fortunate this holiday season.

«This has been a problem that we have seen firsthand in the U.S. Once the pandemic hit, our food banks were stretched to capacity,» said Brian Gates, founder of Bookwell Travel. «We are hotel owners, food distributors, and hospitality managers who have come together and decided to do more than support our local food bank. Our mission is to deliver over 4 million meals to hungry mouths across America by the end of 2021.»

As a first step, Bookwell Travel will be delivering over 80,000 meals to food banks from Maine to New Jersey on Tuesday, December 15th and Wednesday, December 16th. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank at 200 Niantic Ave. in Providence, will be receiving their donations at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16th.

Bookwell Travel is launching alongside a partnership with Booking.com, which will bring Booking.com’s expansive network of 29 million hotel and hospitality opportunities to support Bookwell Travel in its mission to provide incredible travel experiences while supporting the hungry. Once the Bookwell Travel platform is online and is directly integrated with Booking.com’s network of properties, it will provide travelers with a vast array of high-quality hospitality experiences. All bookings made through Bookwell Travel come without hidden fees or charges.

«80% of the meals we are donating today are breakfast foods. When the Coronavirus shut down schools, kids began going without the most important meal of the day,» said Gates. «I couldn’t think of anything better than starting Bookwell Travel’s mission to deliver 4 million meals over the next year than with breakfast.»

In addition to the Booking.com partnership, Bookwell Travel is beginning its mission alongside eviivo, the all-in-one booking software that will power Bookwell Travel. eviivo is currently providing their own support for the hungry through the Hospitality Ending Hunger program. For more information visit https://hospitalityendinghunger.com/

About Bookwell Travel
Bookwell Travel is a way to book a place to stay while joining the fight against hunger. With the mission to provide 4 million meals to food pantries and food banks across the U.S. by the end of 2021, Bookwell Travel is where travelers go for a white glove booking experience that makes a positive impact like no other. Bookwell Travel is supported by a network of partners and sponsors including eviivo, Saratoga Spring Water Company and Booking.com.

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Savvas Learning Company se asocia con Turnitin para ofrecer a los estudiantes de Florida un apoyo más personalizado para elevar su escritura el siguiente nivel

PARAMUS, Nueva Jersey, 15 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Savvas Learning Company, una empresa líder en la educación escolar (kínder a grado 12) que…

PARAMUS, Nueva Jersey, 15 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Savvas Learning Company, una empresa líder en la educación escolar (kínder a grado 12) que ofrece soluciones de última generación, informó que se asoció con Turnitin® para ofrecer a los maestros que utilizan su herramienta myPerspectives Florida English Language Arts (ELA), una herramienta basada en IA y alineada con los estándares con la que podrán empoderar a los estudiantes para que mejoren sus habilidades de escritura.

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Como novedad para este año, Savvas está integrando su popular myPerspectives Florida con el Revision Assistant de Turnitin®, una herramienta en línea de revisión que le permite a los estudiantes recibir retroalimentación inmediata, personlizada y ejecutable respecto de sus tareas de escritura en todos los niveles de habilidad antes de que envien sus trabajos a los maestros.

Esta es una solución educativa para grados 6-12, centrada en los estudiantes e inspirada por maestros, desarrollada para cumplir los nuevos estándares Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Los estándares ELA de myPerspectives Florida crean ambientes de aprendizaje del mundo real, interactivos y cautivadores que promueven logros más contundentes. Ofreciendo materiales para imprimir, digitales y en formatos mixtos, el programa facilita a los maestros recursos educativos de la más alta calidad para apoyar a sus estudiantes, sin importar desde dónde estén estudiando.

La adición del Revision Assistant de Turnitin a myPerspectives Florida hace que el programa ELA sea aún más robusto, contando con tareas de lectura y escritura alineadas con los estándares B.E.S.T. de Florida, de tal forma que los estudiantes aprendan a escribir en todo tipo de situaciones y queden mejor preparados para los requerimientos de las pruebas de alta exigencia.

«Aprender el oficio de escribir puede ser retador para los estudiantes, en especial ahora en la era de la mensajería de texto. Dominar la escritura lleva práctica y aun así los estudiantes en ocasiones no se inclinan naturalmente por revisar su trabajo», expresó Bethlam Forsa, directora ejecutiva de Savvas Learning Company. «Es por esto que nos hemos unido con Turnitin. Los estudiantes que utilizan myPerspectives Florida ahora podrán animarse a revisar su trabajo, aprovechando lo último en tecnologías de aprendizaje automático que hacen que los procesos de revisión y edición sean mucho más interactivos y educativos».

El Revision Assistant de Turnitin aprovecha la inteligencia artificial para analizar la escritura del estudiante e identificar rápidamente sus fortalezas y debilidades. Este motiva a los estudiantes a revisar continuamente sus composiciones al ofrecerles comentarios detallados, holísticos y a nivel de frase. Además, presenta íconos coloridos y fáciles de entender que representan las cuatro áreas de «Claridad», «Desarrollo», «Organización» y «Lenguaje», para cotejar qué tan bien los estudiantes expresan sus ideas.

Íconos coloridos y fáciles de entender indican a los estudiantes qué tan bien están expresando sus ideas en cuatro áreas fundamentales. (PRNewsfoto/Savvas Learning Company)

Revision Assistant está integrado directamente con Savvas Realize™, uno de los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje más versátiles de la industria de las tecnologías para la educación, para permitir una experiencia sin inconvenientes con contenidos y herramientas virtuales de escritura, así como un registro y acceso individual simplificado. Los distritos también pueden integrar myPerspectives Florida con SimCheck, el verificador avanzado de plagio de Turnitin.

Revision Assistant no solo empodera a los estudiantes sino que también a los maestros al ahorrarles tiempo para que puedan enfocarse en la educación y calificar con más facilidad los textos de los estudiantes. Con myPerspectives Florida los maestros pueden visualizar los borradores y el trabajo enviado por los estudiantes desde el tablero del Revision Assistant, ofrecer retroalimentación y calificar las entregas. Los informes detallados proveen información en profundidad y en tiempo real sobre las habilidades de escritura de los estudiantes, con lo que es posible generar ideas de planes educativos diferenciados, establecer métricas y hacer seguimiento para acompañar su camino hacia convertirse en mejores escritores.

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En Savvas creemos que el aprendizaje debe ser inspirador. Al combinar nuevas ideas, nuevas formas de pensamiento y nuevas formas de interacción, diseñamos soluciones de aprendizaje de última generación que ayudan a preparar a los estudiantes para que se conviertan en ciudadanos globales en un mundo digital más interconectado. Para conocer más, visite www.Savvas.com.

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La ONU lamenta la muerte de 25 venezolanos tras el naufragio de su embarcación en ruta a Trinidad y Tobago

La ONU lamenta la muerte de 25 venezolanos tras el naufragio de su embarcación en ruta a Trinidad y Tobago

La ONU lamenta la muerte de 25 venezolanos tras el naufragio de su embarcación en ruta a Trinidad y Tobago

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La ONU lamenta la muerte de 25 venezolanos tras el naufragio de su embarcación en ruta a Trinidad y Tobago

La ONU lamenta la muerte de 25 venezolanos tras el naufragio de su embarcación en ruta a Trinidad y Tobago

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NUEVA YORK, 15 Decembe 2020

NUEVA YORK, 15 Decembe 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — La Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados y la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones manifestaron este martes su profunda tristeza por la muerte o desaparición en alta mar este fin de semana de hasta 25 personas refugiadas y migrantes de Venezuela, entre ellas niños y niñas, después de que su embarcación volcara cuando se encontraban en ruta hacia la isla de Trinidad y Tobago.

Según los informes que manejan ambas agencias, durante el fin de semana se encontraron entre 14 y 21 cuerpos flotando en aguas cercanas a la ciudad costera de Güiria en el estado venezolano de Sucre. Las tareas de rescate continúan en activo ya que se cree que podría haber más personas desaparecidas en el mar.

“Este trágico incidente es un recuerdo de los riesgos extremos que toman las personas refugiadas y migrantes de Venezuela al hacer viajes por mar u otros movimientos irregulares para cruzar fronteras”, advertía el representante especial conjunto de ACNUR y OIM para refugiados y migrantes de Venezuela, Eduardo Stein.

Añadió que “nuestros pensamientos están con las familias de aquellos que perdieron sus vidas” e indicó la necesidad de unificar esfuerzos para que no se repitan situaciones como estas.

Las organizaciones humanitarias siguen en contacto con las autoridades venezolanas y están preparadas para ofrecer el apoyo necesario.

Se incrementan las salidas marítimas

La reducción de las medidas de confinamiento por la COVID-19 ha intensificado el número de venezolanos que salen de su país principalmente a través de rutas informales ya que continúan cerradas las fronteras terrestres y marítimas.

Estos desplazamientos se producen principalmente a través de rutas informales, exponiendo a las personas refugiadas y migrantes a peligros extremos.

Por ello, Stein afirmó que se precisan medidas de carácter urgente “para evitar que los traficantes y las redes de trata envíen personas en estos viajes tan peligrosos y para proteger a las personas refugiadas y migrantes de la explotación y el abuso”.

Al mismo tiempo destacó también la necesidad de “reforzar las vías regulares para asegurar que las personas refugiadas y migrantes puedan tener acceso a seguridad sin arriesgar sus vidas”.

La mayoría de los 5,4 millones de refugiados y migrantes venezolanos repartidos por el mundo se encuentran en los países de América Latina y el Caribe. En mayo de 2019, el Gobierno de Trinidad y Tobago contaba con 16.000 de estas personas registradas.

Este es el segundo naufragio registrado en la costa de Venezuela durante el año en curso. En 2019, desaparecieron tres embarcaciones que partieron de Venezuela con rumbo hacia las islas de Trinidad y Tobago y Curazao. La pérdida de vidas en estos viajes se cifra en al menos 80 personas.

Mayor coordinación entre las autoridades de Venezuela y Trinidad y Tobago

Por su parte, la portavoz de la Oficina de la Alta Comisionada de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos también manifestó su tristeza por el incidente y apoyó el llamado de ACNUR y la OIM de tomar medidas urgentes para impedir que los contrabandistas y traficantes de personas transporten a los refugiados y migrantes en peligrosos viajes por mar.

Marta Hurtado instó a las autoridades venezolanas y trinitenses a que coordinen sus esfuerzos y cooperen entre ellas para proteger la vida y la seguridad de los migrantes y los refugiados mediante actividades eficaces de búsqueda y rescate en el mar y la investigación pronta, efectiva, exhaustiva y transparente de este trágico incidente.

“También es sumamente importante que ambos Gobiernos se coordinen y cooperen en lo que respecta a las rutas de migración seguras”, destacó.

Tras la deportación de 25 venezolanos el mes pasado mientras se presentaba una solicitud legal contra su expulsión, Hurtado instó de nuevo a los gobiernos a acabar con los retornos en alta mar “en violación del principio de no devolución y la prohibición de las expulsiones colectivas” y a suspender todos los retornos forzosos durante la pandemia de COVID-19 protegiendo la salud de los migrantes y las comunidades.

“Alentamos a los gobiernos a que, en su lugar, proporcionen a los migrantes vías seguras y legales para regularizar su situación y evitar el riesgo de deportación”, finalizó Hurtado.

SOURCE Centro de Noticias ONU

NUEVA YORK, 15 Decembe 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — La Agencia de la ONU para los Refugiados y la Organización Internacional para las Migraciones manifestaron este martes su profunda tristeza por la muerte o desaparición en alta mar este fin de semana de hasta 25 personas refugiadas y migrantes de Venezuela, entre ellas niños y niñas, después de que su embarcación volcara cuando se encontraban en ruta hacia la isla de Trinidad y Tobago.

Según los informes que manejan ambas agencias, durante el fin de semana se encontraron entre 14 y 21 cuerpos flotando en aguas cercanas a la ciudad costera de Güiria en el estado venezolano de Sucre. Las tareas de rescate continúan en activo ya que se cree que podría haber más personas desaparecidas en el mar.

“Este trágico incidente es un recuerdo de los riesgos extremos que toman las personas refugiadas y migrantes de Venezuela al hacer viajes por mar u otros movimientos irregulares para cruzar fronteras”, advertía el representante especial conjunto de ACNUR y OIM para refugiados y migrantes de Venezuela, Eduardo Stein.

Añadió que “nuestros pensamientos están con las familias de aquellos que perdieron sus vidas” e indicó la necesidad de unificar esfuerzos para que no se repitan situaciones como estas.

Las organizaciones humanitarias siguen en contacto con las autoridades venezolanas y están preparadas para ofrecer el apoyo necesario.

Se incrementan las salidas marítimas

La reducción de las medidas de confinamiento por la COVID-19 ha intensificado el número de venezolanos que salen de su país principalmente a través de rutas informales ya que continúan cerradas las fronteras terrestres y marítimas.

Estos desplazamientos se producen principalmente a través de rutas informales, exponiendo a las personas refugiadas y migrantes a peligros extremos.

Por ello, Stein afirmó que se precisan medidas de carácter urgente “para evitar que los traficantes y las redes de trata envíen personas en estos viajes tan peligrosos y para proteger a las personas refugiadas y migrantes de la explotación y el abuso”.

Al mismo tiempo destacó también la necesidad de “reforzar las vías regulares para asegurar que las personas refugiadas y migrantes puedan tener acceso a seguridad sin arriesgar sus vidas”.

La mayoría de los 5,4 millones de refugiados y migrantes venezolanos repartidos por el mundo se encuentran en los países de América Latina y el Caribe. En mayo de 2019, el Gobierno de Trinidad y Tobago contaba con 16.000 de estas personas registradas.

Este es el segundo naufragio registrado en la costa de Venezuela durante el año en curso. En 2019, desaparecieron tres embarcaciones que partieron de Venezuela con rumbo hacia las islas de Trinidad y Tobago y Curazao. La pérdida de vidas en estos viajes se cifra en al menos 80 personas.

Mayor coordinación entre las autoridades de Venezuela y Trinidad y Tobago

Por su parte, la portavoz de la Oficina de la Alta Comisionada de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos también manifestó su tristeza por el incidente y apoyó el llamado de ACNUR y la OIM de tomar medidas urgentes para impedir que los contrabandistas y traficantes de personas transporten a los refugiados y migrantes en peligrosos viajes por mar.

Marta Hurtado instó a las autoridades venezolanas y trinitenses a que coordinen sus esfuerzos y cooperen entre ellas para proteger la vida y la seguridad de los migrantes y los refugiados mediante actividades eficaces de búsqueda y rescate en el mar y la investigación pronta, efectiva, exhaustiva y transparente de este trágico incidente.

“También es sumamente importante que ambos Gobiernos se coordinen y cooperen en lo que respecta a las rutas de migración seguras”, destacó.

Tras la deportación de 25 venezolanos el mes pasado mientras se presentaba una solicitud legal contra su expulsión, Hurtado instó de nuevo a los gobiernos a acabar con los retornos en alta mar “en violación del principio de no devolución y la prohibición de las expulsiones colectivas” y a suspender todos los retornos forzosos durante la pandemia de COVID-19 protegiendo la salud de los migrantes y las comunidades.

“Alentamos a los gobiernos a que, en su lugar, proporcionen a los migrantes vías seguras y legales para regularizar su situación y evitar el riesgo de deportación”, finalizó Hurtado.

SOURCE Centro de Noticias ONU