Doral Wins In Puerto Rico Tax Case
Doral Wins In Puerto Rico Tax Case
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to a ruling by Puerto Rico’s Court of First Instance in favor of Doral in its tax dispute with the government of Puerto Rico, Doral’s Chief Legal Counsel Matthew D. McGill of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher issued the following statement:
“We are deeply gratified by the court’s ruling. The court carefully listened to all the evidence and has ruled definitively that Doral’s tax agreement is valid and effective. It’s a great day not just for Doral but also for the rule of law in Puerto Rico. Doral stands ready to work with Hacienda to put this litigation behind us all and to move forward serving the people of Puerto Rico.”
For more information, including a copy of the court’s decision, visit www.DoralPuertoRicoFacts.com
Forum to Address Disconnect Between Businesses and Work Readiness and Skills of Today’s Workers
Forum to Address Disconnect Between Businesses and Work Readiness and Skills of Today’s Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United States has a pretty good idea of the available human capital, but significant numbers of workers lack the skills necessary to participate in the 21st-century economy. For this reason, Educational Testing Service (ETS) will devote one of its popular Research Forums to this disconnect and possible solutions on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.
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The Research Forum will be held at ETS’s Washington, D.C., office, 1800 K Street NW, Ninth Floor, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Steven Robbins, Director of Research Innovations in ETS’s Research & Development division, and Martin Scaglione, President and CEO of Hope Street Group, will review the relationship between skills, work readiness and success from both research and policy perspectives as they discuss their work in building a skills agenda. They also will explore the need to establish a global framework of critical skills for workplace readiness and success as well as how to articulate the meaning of workplace readiness.
“Human capital is the most important resource in modern economies,” Robbins says. “But how do we measure human capital? Traditionally, we have assumed that academic degrees or credentials are a reliable proxy. And, if we count the number of high school graduates, college graduates and holders of advanced degrees, we also have a pretty good idea of how much human capital we have.
“However, we contend that skills and competencies reflect work readiness and success as much as degree and credential attainment,” he adds. “As seen through this lens, significant numbers of U.S. workers lack the skills necessary to participate in the 21st-century economy. States, corporations and organizations are burdened with a ‘skills mismatch,’ yet individuals — many of them with credentials — are struggling to obtain livable wages and middle-skills jobs.”
Robbins has worked as a lead developer on multiple personality and career assessments and has designed and built career and psychosocial curricula tied to assessment solutions to promote education and workplace success. A leading scientist in his field, Robbins has published more than 100 refereed articles and has led hundreds of workshops and presentations around the world.
At ETS, Robbins plays a leadership role in the Center for Academic and Workforce Readiness and Success, promoting initiatives around education and workplace success on a global scale. He provides intellectual leadership on creating standards and benchmarks tied to global workforce readiness and success. Robbins also spearheads the development of better assessment solutions that can contribute to the improvement of higher education retention and student learning outcomes.
Scaglione has made it his life’s work to create access to learning for those in need. He recently joined Hope Street Group as the organization’s new President and CEO. He is also co-founder of Viridis Learning, a talent development technology company based in New York City. He previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of ACT’s Workforce Development Division and is widely credited with creating President Barack Obama’s Job Council program, “Right Skills Now.”
For questions about the event, please contact Elizabeth Kingsley at 1-202-659-0616. Anyone interested in attending this event may register here.
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About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org
New Mangrove Restoration Project for Jamaica
New Mangrove Restoration Project for Jamaica
LANDOVER, Md., Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This week the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation launches a year-long project to restore mangroves in Jamaica called the Jamaica Awareness of Mangroves In Nature (J.A.M.I.N.) project.
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The venture, joined with the University of the West Indies-Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory and the Caribbean Student Environmental Alliance, will work with teachers and students from the William Knibb High and Holland High Schools in Falmouth, Jamaica. The project will begin this week with a training session for teachers. This will provide them with information and materials to teach their students about the importance of mangroves for Jamaican marine ecosystems.
Mangrove forests are made of several species of trees and shrubs that grow in the intertidal zone. They provide important habitat for young fish and sea creatures, and help protect the coastline from storms.
Following the educational training sessions teachers and students will go on a mangrove walk to identify the different species of mangroves, observe the negative human impacts to the mangrove forest, and collect young mangrove seedlings called ‘propagules’ for future rehabilitation of a mangrove forest in West Falmouth. The students will plant the propagules in containers and track their growth over the coming school year while learning about mangrove survivability.
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation and Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory will continue running training sessions throughout the school year, and after several months will help students plant their young mangrove trees along the shoreline. The young trees will be planted in restoration sites monitored by the University of the West Indies.
About the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation (LOF), founded by Khaled bin Sultan, is conducting the world’s largest coral reef survey and high resolution mapping expedition, as part of its 5 year Global Reef Expedition. The Expedition is helping LOF realize its mission to provide science-based solutions to protect and restore ocean health. As part of its commitment to Science Without Borders®, Living Oceans provides its data and information to leading ocean-focused organizations, governments, scientists, and local communities so that they can use knowledge to work toward sustainable ocean protection. For more information visit www.livingoceansfoundation.org
(Español) AméricaTeVé estrena campaña de la Hispanidad, I LOVE YOU MIAMI al ritmo de la ganadora del Latin Grammy, Albita Rodriguez
NESTLE® ABUELITA™ Celebrates Day of the Dead With Time-Honored Recipes Featuring Delectable Chocolate Ingredients
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The spirit of our ancestors never leaves us, and Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) offers the perfect occasion to remember the lives of those who have gone before us and the family traditions they shared. Acknowledging those traditions, NESTLÉ® ABUELITA™, the authentic Mexican chocolate with a hint of cinnamon, celebrates Día de los Muertos by creating new traditions through food and cuisine.
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NESTLÉ ABUELITA has partnered with Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval, featured on reality show Top Chef Masters and owner and chef of 37 Latin-themed restaurants throughout the world, to create a NESTLÉ ABUELITA keepsake recipe booklet with six exclusive creations. Chef Sandoval will make appearances at four public events, offering in-store sampling of the recipes in the following cities: October 10 – El Super in Los Angeles; October 25 – Fiesta Market in Houston; October 31 – Northgate Market in Los Angeles; and November 2 – Vallarta Market in Burbank. Recipe booklet giveaways also are scheduled at 250 Hispanic retail locations in Southern California, Chicago and Texas from October 1 through November 2, 2014. For all event information please check www.facebook.com/abuelita.
Featured recipes using NESTLÉ ABUELITA go beyond a chocolate beverage by incorporating Mexican chocolate in unique dishes to be enjoyed throughout the year. Creamy Chocolate Guava Wontons – Wontones Cremosos de Chocolate y Guayaba are shown in a "how-to" video with Chef Sandoval and his daughter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S19pYWak_Ns). Other chocolate-inspired appetizers, soups, main dishes and desserts include:
- Chocolate Adobo Rubbed Pork Chops – Chuletas de Puerco con Adobo de Chocolate
- Chocolate Jerk Chicken Wings – Alitas de Pollo con Chocolate al Estilo Jamaicano
- Avocado Gazpacho with Chocolate Chili Oil – Sopa Fría de Aguacate con Aceite de Chiles y Chocolate
- Mexican Chocolate Tart – Tarta de Chocolate Mexicano
- Fragrant Seafood Soup with Chocolate Broth – Sopa Fragante de Mariscos con Caldo de Chocolate
According to Chef Sandoval, "Passing on family traditions to the next generation is so important, and we routinely share our love and affection around traditional recipes that stir the senses. We always had NESTLÉ ABUELITA on our shelves in Mexico, but it's much more than for making a cup of chocolate or champurrado. Over the years, I developed original recipes with a modern touch that include this tasty ingredient for new generations to enjoy with family and friends in the United States."
Carlos Velasco, President of the International Brands Division of Nestlé USA, added, "We're excited about this partnership and recipe series with Chef Sandoval to create more traditions and opportunities to cook with NESTLÉ
ABUELITA and celebrate Hispanic culture in a personal way. Whether decorating colorful sugar skulls, making altar ofrenda offerings, visiting gravesites or partaking in favorite foods, Hispanic families recognize Día de los Muertos as a time of reflection and a celebration of life."
About NESTLÉ® ABUELITA™
For more than 80 years, NESTLÉ® ABUELITA™ has played an essential role in the lives of Hispanic consumers. The tradition of drinking NESTLÉ ABUELITA hot chocolate has been passed from one generation to the next, creating special moments with family and loved ones. Its chocolate and cinnamon flavor paired with a rich and frothy consistency that makes this hot chocolate uniquely special.
About NESTLÉ USA
Named one of "The World's Most Admired Food Companies" in
Fortune magazine for 17 consecutive years, Nestlé provides quality brands and products that bring flavor to life every day. From nutritious meals with LEAN CUISINE® to baking traditions with NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverages that make good living possible. That's what "Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life" is all about. Nestlé USA, with 2013 sales of $10 billion, is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the world's largest food company with a commitment to nutrition, health and wellness — with 2013 sales of $99 billion. For product news and information, visit Nestleusa.com or Facebook.com/NestleUSA.
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Sony’s Xperia® Z3v Flagship Smartphone to Launch in U.S. at Verizon Wireless
Sony’s Xperia® Z3v Flagship Smartphone to Launch in U.S. at Verizon Wireless
Latest addition to Xperia Z3 series features best of Sony ecosystem to deliver long-lasting battery life and gaming through PlayStation®4 Remote Play[1], all in a beautifully designed waterproof[2] smartphone; Available nationwide October 23
NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The wait for a Sony smartphone on the nation’s largest wireless carrier network is over. Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) and Verizon Wireless today announced that Sony’s Xperia® Z3v smartphone will be available in the U.S. at Verizon Wireless. The premium Android™ 4G LTE waterproof smartphone is engineered for users to connect, create and share on-the-go with Sony’s innovative camera, sound and display technologies. Starting this October 23, 2014, Verizon customers can purchase Xperia Z3v from Verizon online and at participating stores nationwide.
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“Our industry-leading 4G LTE network is what our customers have come to rely on when they want to experience first-class products and unique experiences on their mobile devices,” said Jeff Dietel, Verizon Wireless Vice President of Marketing. “The opportunity for Verizon customers to connect with Sony’s broad ecosystem of mobility products – including the Z2 Tablet and the new Z3v smartphone – backed by unparalleled content, is exactly what we want to bring to market.”
Where Design Meets Engineering
Xperia Z3v is how a premium smartphone should look and feel. Elegant and durable by design, Xperia Z3v’s sleek build features aluminum sides and a conveniently placed power button. With its tempered glass panels on the front and back and the highest level of waterproofing in a smartphone2, Xperia Z3v is built to withstand life’s surprises so you don’t have to give a second thought to what’s around the corner.
Boasting more than a day’s charge3, battery performance is superior on Xperia Z3v and, as a first in a Sony smartphone, Xperia Z3v offers the convenience of embedded wireless charging, using the latest inductive ‘Qi’ technology. To make sure Xperia Z3v keeps up with you when you’re on the go, improved power management features like Battery STAMINA mode and Ultra STAMINA mode help ensure efficient power consumption and a longer-lasting battery life.
The Power of Sony in a Smartphone
Xperia Z3v delivers an unrivaled entertainment experience leveraging Sony’s expertise in TV and audio. Watch videos in vivid clarity on its 5.2-inch 1080p Full HD TRILUMINOS™ display for mobile with Live Color LED powered by X-Reality™ for mobile and listen to the sound as it booms through the stereo speakers with S-Force™ Front Surround. Embrace your inner audiophile, listening to music as the artist intended with Hi-Res Audio or use the Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX) to upscale the sound fidelity of your favorite MP3 or AAC music tracks, as well as your playlists on Sony’s cloud-based digital music service, Music Unlimited4, to near High-Resolution quality. Tune out the world to enjoy your music through Sony’s Digital Noise Cancelling technology when paired with a compatible headset.5
Capture memories in stunning detail through the combination of the rear-facing 20.7MP camera with 1/2.3″ Exmor™ RS for mobile image sensor, BIONZ™ for mobile processing engine and wide-angle 27mm G Lens. Additionally, video clips can be shot and shared in 4K resolution, giving you the power to future-proof your precious memories and moments.
Xperia Z3v builds on an already impressive camera experience by empowering users to unleash their creativity with several preloaded Xperia camera apps. Use your front and rear-facing camera simultaneously to create one image with Face in, so you’re not only sharing the moment you’re made to be a part of it. Film different angles using multiple Xperia or Sony devices at the same time using Multi-camera. Storing all that content is a snap, too, thanks to 32 GB of internal memory and a slot for a microSD storage card up to 128GB.
Game Ready
Sony has engineered a revolution in gaming technology and made Xperia Z3v one of the first smartphones in the market with the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) Remote Play. With PS4 Remote Play, you can use your Xperia Z3v to remotely connect to your PS4 to play its games, when the living room TV is in use. Simply connect your Xperia smartphone to your PS4 via home Wi-Fi® and use DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller6 with the GCM10 Game Control Mount6 to continue playing PS4 games anywhere at home on Xperia Z3v.
“Drawing from Sony’s expertise in gaming, music and movies, Xperia Z3v is a powerhouse of mobile entertainment designed to enrich and enhance every aspect of a user’s day,” said Ravi Nookala, President, Sony Mobile Communications North America. “Delivering experiences that only Sony can offer, Xperia Z3v takes everyday demands head on delivering a longer lasting battery and durability.”
An ecosystem of accessories
To complement the Xperia Z3v, an entire host of accessories will be available at Verizon, to enhance your smartphone experience:
- SmartWatch 3 ($249.99) – Sony’s latest generation SmartWatch, powered by Android Wear
- CPW5 Wireless Portable Power Supply ($59.99) – Experience the latest in technology with Qi, a wireless portable charger
- DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller ($59.99) and GCM10 Game Control Mount ($39.99)– Turn your Xperia Z3v into a PS4™ Remote Play gaming powerhouse
Availability
Xperia Z3v will be available for purchase nationwide at Verizon Wireless October 23 for $199.99 with a new two-year activation. For a limited time, customers who purchase the Sony Xperia Z3v smartphone can get $200 off a Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet. And beginning today, Verizon customers can register for more information about Sony’s Xperia Z3v smartphone at http://www.verizonwireless.com/sonyxperiaz3v. For a full list of specifications, visit http://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z3v/.
About Verizon Wireless:
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. As the largest wireless company in the U.S., Verizon Wireless serves 104.6 million retail customers, including 98.6 million retail postpaid customers. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at http://www.verizonwireless.com/news or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Sony Mobile Communications:
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone and tablet portfolio, as well as innovative SmartWear products, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com
For More Information:
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Verizon Wireless
Albert Aydin [email protected]
Legal
“Sony”, “TRILUMINOS”, “S-Force Front Surround”, Music Unlimited and the Music Unlimited logo, and “Exmor RS” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “PlayStation”,”PS4″, and “DUALSHOCK” are trademarks or registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. “Xperia” is a registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions. “Wi-Fi” is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Additional information regarding trademarks may be located on our website at: www.sonymobile.com/global-en/legal/trademarks-and-copyright/.
[1] Functionality available on Sony Xperia Z3v starting from November 2014 . PlayStation®4 System, DUALSHOCK®4, Sony Entertainment Network and high speed internet connection required. Some games may not support this feature
[2] In compliance with IP65 and IP68, the Xperia Z3v are protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) dust tight and (ii) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP65; and/or (iii) can be kept under 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP68. Abuse and improper use of device will invalidate warranty. For more information see www.sonymobile.com/durability
[3] Based on Verizon internal tests
[4] Available in select markets. Additional fees and rates may apply.
[5] Compatible MDR NC31EM headphones required
[6] DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller and GCM10 Game Control Mount are sold separately from Xperia Z3v.
EPA Names The Home Depot 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year
EPA Names The Home Depot 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year
Retailer celebrates three of EPAs top honors: WaterSense, ENERGY STAR and SmartWay Excellence Award
ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, as a 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year for its leadership and ongoing efforts to support increased water conservation.
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The Home Depot is being honored as a 2014 WaterSense Partner of the Year winner for its commitment to water efficiency and efforts to educate Americans about WaterSense products throughout its stores/online.
Through the sale of nearly 13 million WaterSense® labeled products, The Home Depot helped American consumers save more than 42.5 billion gallons of water and over $358 million in water utility costs. This is enough water to supply 291,000 US homes for a full year.
“Teaching consumers about water conservation has always been a focus of ours, and now is more critical than ever,” says Ron Jarvis, vice president of environmental for The Home Depot. “Our partnership with WaterSense helps us provide customers with more efficient products that reduce their water use, and can help save money on their monthly bills.”
This is The Home Depot’s third EPA partner award in 2014, marking the second consecutive year the retailer has won three key EPA honors – WaterSense Partner of the Year, ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year and SmartWay Excellence Award.
In 2013, WaterSense partners helped Americans save 271 billion gallons of water – enough water to supply all U.S. homes for 26 days – by producing and promoting WaterSense labeled products, new homes and programs.
To learn more about The Home Depot water conservation products, please visit http://www.ecooptions.homedepot.com/water-conservation.
About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,266 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2013, The Home Depot had sales of $78.8 billion and earnings of $5.4 billion. The company employs more than 300,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
About WaterSense
WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by EPA, seeks to protect the future of our nation’s water supply by offering people a simple way to use less water with water-efficient products, new homes, and services. Since the program’s inception in 2006, WaterSense has helped consumers save 757 billion gallons of water and $14.2 billion in water and energy bills.
Balsera Communications Wins HPRA ¡Bravo! Campaign Award for Media Event of the Year
MIAMI, Oct. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Balsera Communications, the premier agency for U.S. Hispanic public affairs and community grassroots outreach, received the 2014 Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) ¡Bravo! Campaign Award for Media Event of the Year for its outstanding work around the Hispanicize Positive Impact Awards, the nation’s only program dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary and selfless work of Latinos in their communities. The awards were presented during the organization’s annual gala, which took place in Los Angeles, California at Tamayo Restaurant on October 9, 2014.
This award gives credence to the exceptional work that Balsera Communications delivers when it comes to mobilizing, empowering and harnessing the voice of Hispanic audiences to raise awareness around pivotal issues that affect the community. Because of their expertise, Balsera was able to deliver outstanding media results in Spanish-language and English-language Latino media in the first year of the Positive Impact Awards. Highlights included features in EFE, Fox News Latino and a front-page story in the Miami Herald around those being honored at the awards.
“We are very proud to have been recognized for our work with the Hispanicize Positive Impact Awards,” said Balsera Communications Founder and CEO Freddy Balsera. “Our team prides itself in its ability to craft unique and award-winning ideas that transcend all Hispanic generations and ethnicities.”
Founded in 1999, Balsera Communications has developed a reputation for being a forward-thinking agency that understands the multifaceted nature of the Hispanic market and its needs. Balsera has led Hispanic communications efforts for Fortune 100 companies and non-profits including UnitedHealthcare, United Health Foundation, Catholic Relief Services, the National Museum of the American Latino Commission, Obama 2008, and Vme Television, among others.
HPRA’s ¡Bravo! Campaign Awards provides a forum that reflects the innovative, creative, and cultural competence of Hispanic campaigns recognized by the industry’s leading professional Hispanic organizations. For a complete list of the finalists, click here.
About Balsera Communications
Balsera Communications is an award-winning, boutique public affairs and public relations agency with expertise in U.S. Hispanic issues and messaging. Its team of experts provides full-service strategic communications to clients in the U.S. and around the world who are targeting the fast growing and dynamic U.S. Hispanic market. Their clients hail from a broad range of industries including Fortune 100 companies, non-profits, elected officials and government entities. Balsera Communications is based in Miami, Florida.