Popular Bank And Latin Business Today Announce Initiative To Empower Small Business Entrepreneurs Navigating COVID-19 Health Crisis

March 30, 2021

NEW YORK, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Popular Bank, a subsidiary of Popular, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPOP), and national multiplatform small business advisor Latin Business Today, LLC (“Latin Biz Today”), announced the development of an education initiative to tackle the unique and pressing challenges facing Latinx small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative launched in summer 2020 and seeks to reach millions of Latinx small business owners and entrepreneurs nationally.

As part of this initiative, Manuel Chinea, Popular Bank Chief Operating Officer, and Eli Mendoza, Latin Biz Today advisory board member and Siris Capital Partner and Chief Operating Officer, will team up to host Driving Business Success through the Pandemic, a nine-part virtual discussion series that aims to discuss evolving challenges and opportunities facing small business throughout economic and operational disruption.

Leveraging their unique industry expertise and insights, both thought leaders will collaborate to discuss the current economic and small business landscape and empower small business owners to successfully navigate the immediate and ongoing challenges and opportunities. Topics will include the small business program stages of survival, as well as tackling medium-and long-term goals. Previous discussion included emergency funding and liquidity, small business agility and navigating success amid disruption. Upcoming discussions will continue to closely follow the real-time experience of small business owners,as they scale operations and plan for the slow return to normalcy following the successful distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

“Latinx-owned businesses had been growing at an accelerated rate prior to the pandemic. We want to do everything we can to provide guidance and resources, especially during this very difficult time, so they can continue to build on their success,” said Chinea. “It is critical to adopt and evolve sustainable business practices that can prepare businesses to quickly adapt to unforeseen changes in the environment. The initiative does just that, focusing on key areas such as financing, strategic planning, among others.”

The introduction of Driving Business Success Through the Pandemic comes at a critical time for small and micro businesses across the United States. According to a recent survey conducted by the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative, 86% of Latino small business owners reported significant negative impact on their businesses by the pandemic. Nearly two-thirds said they will not be able to continue operating beyond six months if current conditions continue. Additionally, many small business owners now find themselves exploring and seeking new financial relief tools as reopening guidelines continue to change.

In addition to a virtual discussion series, Driving Business Success Through the Pandemic will include a series of educational articles.

About Popular Bank

Popular Bank is the mainland subsidiary of Popular, Inc. (Nasdaq: BPOP), which ranks among the top 50 U.S. banks by assets. Popular, Inc., brings more than 125 years of success in banking, driven by integrity and values. Popular Bank leverages its financial expertise to enable customers to focus on what matters most. Leveraging its institutional depth, Popular Bank works side-by-side with business and retail customers delivering competitive offerings such as Retail and Private Banking, Commercial Lending, Mortgage Services, Association Lending, Healthcare financing, and Middle Market banking. Popular Bank has branches in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, and provides 24/7 digital banking solutions and access to 55,000 ATMs through the Allpoint^® network.¹

To learn more, visit PopularBank.com or call 1-800-377-0800. Find out more about Popular Bank’s commitment to community service at PopularBank.com/About-us/.

About Latin Business Today

Latin BizToday is a national multi-platform online publication dedicated to facilitating business success and performance for Latinos across all size businesses to enhance work, life, and culture. Rooted in the trusted advisor legacy of Dr. Les “Coach” Fernandez, Latin Biz Today was established ten years ago and has amassed over 170 of the “best and brightest” team of expert mentors-contributors. They team with partners and a nationally recognized advisory board to find solutions for today’s rapidly changing market with a Latinx nuance. In August of 2020 Latin Biz Today launched five new content channels covering Sports, Music, Food, Fashion and Ideas from industry and consumer perspectives. Visit: Latin Biz Today, Latin Biz Hoy, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and sign up for the free newsletter.

^1. Surcharge-free access to Allpoint ATMs only applies to ATM access or withdrawals completed with a Popular Mastercard Debit Card. Popular Bank and its affiliates are not affiliated with ATM National, LLC. Allpoint is a registered trademark of ATM National, LLC.

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Press Play on PrendeTV – Univision’s Free Streaming Service Launches with Unmatched Channels and VOD Lineup of the Best Spanish-language Content from Around the World

March 30, 2021

Free, Premium Programming, Including 40 Streaming Channels, Available Across Mobile and Connected TV Devices Roku®, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Google TV

Service Features Exclusive Content from Univision and Televisa plus Marquee Global Partners, Including Caracol, Globo and RCN and Leading Hollywood Studios Disney, Lionsgate, MGM

Advertising Launch Partners Include Chase, Clorox, Coca-Cola, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Toyota, Universal Pictures, Verizon and Walmart

MIAMI, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Univision Communications announced today PrendeTV, America’s first and only streaming channels-based and VOD service created specifically for U.S. Hispanic audiences, launched with an unparalleled, genre-spanning offering of 100% free, premium Spanish-language content.

PrendeTV is home to the widest selection of the most popular Spanish-language programming available to viewers in the U.S. and is spotlighted by 40 streaming channels and 10,000 hours of VOD content and growing, across movies, international hit drama series, reality shows, children’s programming, beloved telenovelas and sports programming. Audiences can now access a curated channel and VOD lineup of exclusive programming from Univision and Televisa’s content libraries not found on any other streaming service. Additionally, PrendeTV will feature content from leading Spanish-language partners around the world, including Banijay, Blue Ant Media, Calinos, Caracol, Cisneros, Filmrise, Globo, Nelvana, RCN and more. Furthermore, in the coming weeks, PrendeTV will be adding blockbuster movies from leading Hollywood studios including Disney, Lionsgate and MGM.

The launch follows the recent acquisition of VIX, the largest Spanish-language ad-supported VOD streaming service for Latin American audiences and U.S. Hispanics. When combined with PrendeTV, Univision’s ad supported streaming offerings deliver more than 30,000 hours of content with an unmatched variety of Spanish-language programming.

“The launch of PrendeTV signals a new transformation era for Univision as we expand our already dominant position in U.S. Hispanic broadcasting into the AVOD streaming market and build on our leadership as the largest Spanish-language content and media company in the U.S.,” said Pierluigi Gazzolo, President and Chief Transformation Officer at Univision. “Anchored by our exclusive Univision and Televisa programming, we’ve brought together the best content providers, brands and distribution partners to create an unrivaled service for U.S. Hispanics in a way that only Univision can.”

Taking its name from the Spanish-language word for “switch on” or “turn on,” PrendeTV is available to customers free of charge on Amazon Fire TV devices, Apple (iOS and tvOS), Google (Android phones and TV devices) and via the web on prende.tv. The app will be available on the Roku platform in the coming weeks.

PrendeTV serves the growing U.S. Hispanic audience that has up until this point been underserved by online video services that have limited Spanish-language content, quality, and distribution. Recent research shows that 74% of Spanish-dominant Hispanics and 49% of bilingual Hispanics wish there was more Spanish-language content available, and half of Hispanic Millennials consider Spanish-language content more relevant than English-language content.

Exclusive Roster of Genre-Spanning Channels and Blockbuster Programming Curated by the Leading Hispanic Content and Media Company Univision

PrendeTV is the exclusive streaming home to a range of programming from Univision and Televisa content libraries. PrendeTV provides viewers with more than 40 channels and over 10,000 hours of video-on-demand in Spanish, with additional channels and programming added regularly. Among the many channels and genres that are available on PrendeTV include:

Comedy — “jajaja” highlighting stand-up shows such as “Nosotros Los Guapos,” “Vecinos,” and classic comedies in the “Risas de Oro” channel, such as “Los Gonzalez” and “Papa Soltero.”

Series – “Nuestras Series” features some of the best series from Latin America: “Made in Cartagena,” “El Bronx” and “La Bruja” with Andres Parra.

Sports — “Liga Mex,” with encores of the league’s most memorable matches like the Final Vuelta Clausura 2013: América v Cruz Azul, “Futbol Europeo” for the diehard UEFA fans and “Combate Americas,” showcasing exciting matches, tournaments and championships with Latino MMA stars like Jose Alday, Bruno Cannetti, Melissa “Super Melly” Martinez and Paulina Vargas.

Telenovelas — “Angelique” channel dedicated to novelas starring Mexican superstar Angelique Boyer, “Novelas en Familia” with family-friendly telenovelas like “Mi Marido Tiene Familia” and “Libre Para Amarte,” and “Amor Turco” featuring successful Turkish dramas.

“Fe” with religious programming and biblical stories such as “Francisco: El Padre Jorge,” “Virgen de Fatima” and “Dios Sabe Cómo Hace Sus Cosas.”

“Nene” featuring educational and enriching programming for young children, such as “Mike el Caballero” and “Rosita Fresita” (Strawberry Shortcake).

“Animetro” highlighted by Japanese anime including “Beyblade” and “Bakugan.”

“Love Nature” featuring wildlife and nature programming from Blue Ant Media.

“¡Guau!” a clip-based channel featuring some of the world’s most shocking, adventure-driven videos.

Blockbuster Movie Channels launching in the coming weeks include “Cine Hollywood,” “Cine VIP,” “Cine Extremo,” “Cine Extremo 2” and “Cine Boom“ featuring action-packed movies like “Knight & Day,” “Walking Tall” and “Gone in 60 Seconds.”

Brand Partners Engaging U.S. Hispanic Audiences
PrendeTV premieres with a roster of global brand and category-leading advertisers that include Chase, Clorox, Coca-Cola, Dunkin’, McDonald’s, Toyota, Universal Pictures, Verizon and Walmart.

The slate of premier launch partners underscores the value PrendeTV offers marketers interested in more effectively engaging with untapped and quickly growing U.S. Hispanic audiences in Spanish. Hispanics over-index in streaming usage and reflect 19% of the total U.S. population with 63 million people and a GDP (gross domestic product) of $2.1 trillion. Launch partners will form the PrendeTV Premier Club allowing brands to collaborate with and have access to streaming video and consumer insights as well shaping advertising innovation on the growing PrendeTV platform.

For press assets, please visit: PrendeTV.com/Press.

Sources: Mintel Hispanics’ Media Consumption US May 2020, McKinsey research, Latino GDP Report, IHS Markit, U.S. Census National Projection, Geoscape. American Marketscape Datastream 2019 Series

About PrendeTV
PrendeTV is America’s first and only, ad-supported, premium streaming service that offers a familiar channels-based program guide and on-demand viewing service completely free in Spanish. Designed exclusively for U.S. Hispanics, it offers a wide selection of content, from proven TV hits and Hollywood blockbusters to classic sports, comedies, and much more. The Univision-owned streaming service offers an unprecedented lineup of over 40 linear channels at launch and thousands of hours of on-demand titles, of all genres. For the complete press kit and assets, please visit prende.tv/press

About Univision Communications Inc.
As the largest Spanish-language content company in the U.S., Univision Communications Inc. entertains, informs and empowers U.S. Hispanics with news, sports and entertainment content across broadcast and cable television, audio and digital platforms. The company’s top-rated media portfolio includes the Univision and UniMás broadcast networks, as well as 10 cable networks including Galavisión and TUDN, the No. 1 Spanish-language sports network in the country. Locally, Univision owns or operates 61 television stations in major Hispanic markets across the United States. Additionally, Uforia, the Home of Latin Music, encompasses 58 owned or operated radio stations, a live event series and a robust digital audio footprint. The company’s prominent digital assets include Univision.com, free AVOD streaming service PrendeTV, Univision Now, the largest Hispanic influencer network and several top-rated apps. For more information, visit corporate.univision.com.

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Dr. Paul Kent Joins Monument Economics Group to Lead Ports & Logistics Practice

March 30, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Monument Economics Group, a leading provider of economic consulting services and expert testimony, is pleased to announce that Dr. Paul Kent has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President and Managing Director and will lead its new Ports & Logistics practice area.

Dr. Kent brings an extremely wide breadth of experience having been engaged on over 200 port, transport, and logistics projects in more than 50 countries. He also conducts expert witness work in international arbitration disputes governing port concession programs. Dr. Kent has been retained by numerous clients over the years, among them multilateral development banks, the International Finance Corporation, the United Nations, donor organizations, investment banks, and project owners.

Dr. Kent holds the distinguished accolade as the only American to have received a doctorate from Russia’s Central Scientific Institute for Water Transport Economics and Operations in Moscow during a time when Russia was just beginning port sector reform and privatization. Port industry paradigm shifts in Russia provided Dr. Kent a virtual laboratory for his doctoral research for developing and testing his port competition regulatory tool; his dissertation ultimately formed the basis for much of the regulatory module of the World Bank’s Port Reform Toolkit. Dr. Kent also obtained a Master of Science in Urban Studies degree from the University of New Orleans and Master of Public Administration and B.A. in Political Science degrees from West Virginia University.

Prior to joining Monument, Dr. Kent was a Senior Vice President at Nathan Associates. Before that, he was the Associate Director of Louisiana State University’s National Ports and Waterways Institute. At Monument Economics Group, Dr. Kent will focus on assisting clients in the areas of growth strategy analysis, international arbitration, policy and regulatory analysis, P3 transactions, market assessments and demand forecasting, operational performance assessments, technology assessments, economic and financial analysis, and congestion mitigation strategy.

“We are excited and honored to add a person of Dr. Kent’s integrity and wealth of experience to our team of economists to lead our new Ports & Logistics practice,” said Monument Economics Group Executive Vice President and co-founder Christopher Jackman. “His distinguished reputation as an expert in his field will greatly enhance the breadth of services we offer our clients.”

“I am thrilled to be joining Monument’s team of bright, talented, and experienced economists and analysts and to learn from all of them – and to contribute as well”, said Dr. Kent. “Together, we can drive real value for our clients to inform future strategy and devise practical solutions.”

Led by Dr. Russell Lamb, Monument Economics Group is a business advisory and economic consulting firm that provides expert testimony, litigation support, economic and financial analysis, and strategic advisory services to law firms and a range of corporate and government entities in the United States and internationally. Monument Economics Group also assists clients in all phases of litigation and business disputes in a variety of contexts, including antitrust and competition, trade forensics, ports and transport logistics, international arbitration, valuation, class action, healthcare, and damages analysis.

For more information, please visit www.megconsulting.com. For more information on Monument’s ports and logistics capabilities, please contact Dr. Paul Kent directly at [email protected] or at +1 (703) 465-5600, ext. 124.

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Eligible Owners or Lessees of Certain GM Vehicles that were Subject to Certain Recalls, You Must File Your Claim before April 20, 2021

March 30, 2021

SEATTLE, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — JND Legal Administration/

The Class Action Settlement Administrator reports that a class settlement of economic loss claims by persons who owned or leased GM vehicles that were recalled in 2014 has been approved by the federal district court. The recalls involved the ignition system, key rotation, electric power steering and/or side airbag wiring. Plaintiffs claim that consumers overpaid when they bought or leased these vehicles. General Motors LLC (“New GM”), the Motors Liquidation Company GUC Trust (“the GUC Trust”) and the Motors Liquidation Company Avoidance Action Trust (“the AAT”) deny these allegations. Plaintiffs, the GUC Trust, New GM and the AAT have agreed to a settlement to avoid the risk and cost of further litigation. The settlement does not include the release of any claims for personal injury, wrongful death or actual physical injury.

The settlement class includes all persons (individuals, businesses and organizations) who, at any time as of or before GM’s announcement of the 2014 recalls, owned, purchased, or leased a vehicle subject to any of the recalls in the United States, or its territories and/or possessions. Daily rental fleet businesses, governmental entities and certain other persons are not included in the class.

Go to www.GMIgnitionSwitchEconomicSettlement.com to see if your GM vehicle is covered by the settlement and if you are eligible to file a claim. All claims must be received online or by mail before April 20, 2021.

The settlement fund is $121.1 million. Payment amounts to eligible class members depend on which recall applied to their vehicle, settlement implementation costs, and the number of eligible class members who file claims.

Learn more by calling 1-877-545-0241 or visiting www.GMIgnitionSwitchEconomicSettlement.com.

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Hamilton Reserve Bank, Hometown Bank of Alexander Hamilton, Exclusively Sponsors Nevis Kite Flying Competition on Good Friday

March 30, 2021

JESSUPS ESTATE, Nevis, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HAMILTON RESERVE BANK (www.hrbank.com), the hometown bank of Alexander Hamilton, announces exclusive sponsorship of the annual Nevis Kite flying competition in the Covid-free Nevis, organized by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) government.

Hamilton Reserve Bank lends its support to the local community as part of the Bank’s longstanding Diversity and Community Enrichment program.

The Nevis Kite Flying event will take place on Good Friday, April 2^nd. Historically, many residents and families participate in the annual event. During the Covid pandemic, St. Kitts & Nevis has maintained Covid-free due to prudent government policies.

Hamilton Reserve Bank combines powerful modern banking with the cherished values of Alexander Hamilton, a Founding Father of America. As the largest global bank in the entire region with worldwide customers, Hamilton Reserve Bank has a “fortress” balance sheet, pristine regulatory history, and a rapidly expanding customer base from more than 150 countries, delivering efficient services in 10 different currencies to clients that include large institutions, individuals, businesses, and ultra-high-net-worth family offices seeking reliable banking and investment solutions.

About HAMILTON RESERVE BANK

HAMILTON RESERVE BANK (www.hrbank.com) is a fully regulated global bank (SWIFT: NIBTKNNE) with a deep British heritage. Powered by advanced modern banking technology, the Bank offers personal banking, business banking, and investment solutions in 10 different currencies across 150+ countries, serving a large, rapidly expanding worldwide clientele. The Bank has a “fortress” balance sheet, zero customer loan exposure, pristine compliance history, an exceptional CET1 capital ratio, strong customer privacy protection, speedy client onboarding, and 24/7 mobile banking. The Bank’s independent asset management affiliate is regulated by the U.S. SEC, which advises the Morningstar 5-Star rated, New York Stock Exchange listed Volshares Large Cap ETF (NYSE stock symbol: VSL), a top 1% performer three years in a row. Hamilton Reserve Bank engages in four areas: Banking, Trust & Escrow, Capital Markets, and Asset Management. Headquartered on a large bank compound at the Hamilton Reserve Bank Plaza in St. Kitts & Nevis, Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace and a thriving British Commonwealth nation, Hamilton Reserve Bank is the largest global bank in the region, maintaining worldwide offices and global customer support.

Contact:

HAMILTON RESERVE BANK
Hamilton Reserve Bank Plaza
Jessups Estate, Nevis
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Telephone: +1 (869) 469-8889
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hrbank.com

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(Español) La conferencia “Poderosas Virtual” de People en Español celebró el Mes de la Mujer con un evento digital para empoderar a la comunidad latina

March 30, 2021

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FIBRA Prologis to Host First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call April 22

March 29, 2021

MEXICO CITY, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, will host a webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss first quarter results, current market conditions and future outlook on Thursday, April 22, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET.

To access a live broadcast of the call, dial +1 833 714-0919 (toll-free from the United States and Canada), 01 800 853 0237 (toll-free from Mexico) or +1 778 560-2663 from all other countries and enter conference code 4266397. A live webcast can be accessed at www.fibraprologis.com in the Investor Relations section April 22.

A telephonic replay will be available April 22 – April 29 at +1 800 585-8367 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 416 621-4642 from all other countries using conference code 4266397. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2020, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 205 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 40.2 million square feet (3.7 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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YummySessions YouTube Series Serves Quick Multicultural Recipes with a Side of Comfort

March 29, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — YummySessions has launched a YouTube series featuring bilingual recipe tutorials, or instarecipes, of multicultural comfort food.

The creators of YummySessions devised the series for families with little time for cooking or those caught in a recipe rut during the pandemic. Ranging from 40 seconds to two minutes, each YummySessions video has energetic music, Spanish language captions and appealing visuals that make the recipes easier to understand and follow from any mobile device.

“It’s one thing for dishes to taste delicious but they also need to look amazing,” said YummySessions founder Pedro Escarcega, an experienced videographer with an eye for food styling. “Our recipe videos are shot to elevate the cooking and dining experience. No matter how uncomplicated one of our recipes might be, the way you prepare a dish, present and plate it makes eating it even more pleasurable.”

YummySessions video recipes provide a foodie tour of dishes from around the world, including Italian lasagna, English custard and Mexican molletes.

“We believe that nothing hits the spot like food that reminds us of home. Comfort food brings people together across all cultures. Part of our goal was to highlight the rich multicultural culinary tradition that we now enjoy in the United States,” said Patricia Rivera, a YummySessions investor and marketing strategist.

Taking a cue from ethnic festivals, holidays and seasonal changes, YummySessions applies a visual and psychological approach to select recipes for its series. YummySessions, based in Delaware, believes that eating something delicious every day – with little prep time – boosts our mood and how we interact with others.

“Comfort food makes you feel good because it can be nostalgic by reminding you of a specific time in your life, a person or even a place,” added Paco Hernandez, a YummySessions investor and self-described foodie.

The instarecipes are in English and Spanish and will include other languages spoken in multicultural communities across the United States.

To be a part of the YummySessions journey, follow, like and share YummySessions on YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. The YouTube channel can be found at @YummySessions. To become a partner and feature your food brands in YummySessions video recipes, email [email protected].

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NIH, DC government form partnership to reduce sleep-related infant deaths

March 29, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Institutes of Health and the District of Columbia government are teaming up to raise awareness among District parents and caregivers about how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of infant death, such as accidental suffocation.

Although many U.S. states and territories have seen decreases in sleep-related infant deaths over the last few years, the District’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reported an increase in these deaths between 2014 and 2018. Sleep-related causes of death include SIDS—the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year of age that does not have a known cause, even after a full investigation—or suffocation, overlay, or other deaths from an unsafe sleep environment.

The Safe to Sleep^© campaign, led by the NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), will work with the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Thrive by Five DC initiative and other D.C. groups to understand information or service gaps related to safe infant sleep and determine how those gaps contribute to deaths and risks for families in the District. The collaboration, known as the D.C. Safe Sleep Education and Outreach Project, will then develop and implement the outreach and awareness campaign to inform D.C. parents and caregivers about how they can bridge these gaps.

“By combining science with safe sleep practices and tailoring safe sleep messages and activities to area parents and caregivers, this new collaboration has the potential to save infant lives,” said Diana W. Bianchi, M.D., NICHD Director. “We are excited to work with our colleagues in the District of Columbia government and other local groups to help babies and families thrive.”

“Every parent or caregiver wants their child to have the best start in life,” said Dr. Francisco J. Diaz, Chief Medical Examiner for the District. “The D.C. Safe Sleep Education and Outreach Project will provide families with valuable information on how to provide the safest possible sleeping environment for their infants, helping to reduce sleep-related deaths in the District and providing opportunities for each child to have a strong start.”

“I am excited about this collaboration and the partnerships it is sparking to move us toward sustainable solutions and more positive outcomes for our babies. Together with families, we can make sure our babies have everything they need to thrive, and that includes safe sleep environments and practices,” said Dr. Faith Gibson Hubbard, Executive Director of Thrive by Five.

NICHD and collaborators, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), launched the Safe to Sleep^® campaign as the Back to Sleep campaign in 1994 to raise awareness among caregivers and healthcare providers about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS. The collaborators expanded the campaign to Safe to Sleep^® in 2012 to focus on reducing risks for other sleep-related causes of infant death, such as suffocation.

The campaign translates safe infant sleep recommendations from the AAP into messages, educational resources, and outreach materials for lay and provider audiences. Key messages include always placing infants on their backs to sleep, using a firm and flat sleep surface such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, and breastfeeding.

Recent research findings jointly published by NICHD, CDC, and the Health Resources and Services Administration suggest that other safe sleep behaviors, such as keeping loose bedding and soft objects out of baby’s sleep area and room sharing with parents instead of bed sharing are not as well known. As a result, parents and caregivers may unknowingly be creating an unsafe sleep environment and putting their babies at risk.

With guidance and technical support from NICHD, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Thrive by Five DC and other partners will assess the District’s existing infant mortality data and safe sleep education and resources to determine if additional support systems or communications are needed to ensure that parents and caregivers make optimal choices related to safe infant sleep. Through focus groups and online surveys, they will identify any barriers to safe sleep practices among area residents and develop interventions to address those barriers. They will also identify and test safe sleep messages and materials, emphasizing the needs of and feedback from communities with the highest number of infant sleep-related deaths.

After testing is complete, these messages will provide the basis for the campaign, which will be a comprehensive outreach effort that will include community events, local media and community faith leaders, public service announcements, and media outreach. Dr. Diaz’s office notes that the D.C.-focused project will likely launch in late 2021.

About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): NICHD leads research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adolescents, and optimize abilities for all. For more information, visit https://www.nichd.nih.gov.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit https://www.nih.gov.

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Ryvex and SD Biosensor donate WHO approved COVID 19 antigen kits to Barbados and the OECS

March 29, 2021

Part of the donation being loaded for shipment to Barbados and the OECS member states

MIRAMAR, Florida, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ryvex, LLC (www.ryvex.net) in partnership with SD Biosensor (www.sdbiosensor.com) have donated over 20,000 rapid Antigen tests to the OECS member states and Barbados. The kits donated have been approved by the WHO. The kits are scheduled to arrive this week to the different beneficiary island nations.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the donation will strengthen testing response at the country level, improve services delivery capacity, support initiatives to break the chain of transmission of the illness and improve case detection and management.

Testing is the key to getting back to normal. One of Ryvex’s goals is to contribute on finding solutions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, particularly among vulnerable populations that have been disproportionately affected by this pandemic.

Barbados seemed to have avoided a destructive COVID-19 pandemic. The Caribbean nation, home to around 287 000 people, registered fewer than 400 cases of the disease for the whole of 2020. But January, 2021, saw a surge. By the end of the month, Barbados had registered well over 1000 new cases of COVID-19. On Feb 3, 2021, it went into lockdown. On the same day, Saint Lucia, an OECS member state, declared a state of emergency. It has confirmed more than three times as many cases of COVID-19 this year as it did last year. Like Barbados, Saint Lucia has imposed a nightly curfew on its 180 000 or so residents. Community transmission of COVID-19 has also been established in other parts of the Caribbean, including Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Ryvex remains committed in aiding with the efforts to contain the COVID19 pandemic in The Caribbean region through partnerships with public and private health institutions in the region.

Ryvex is the official distributor for SD Biosensor in The Caribbean region.

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