Jusmelly Armenteros Villalobos’s new book Las Historias de Sylvestre, a heartwarming story of a horse’s insightful adventures with his friends and family

December 7, 2020

DORAL, Fl., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Las Historias de Sylvestre was created by Jusmelly Armenteros Villalobos. Jusmelly Armenteros Villalobos is an author who grew up in Maracay, Venezuela. She is passionate about the art of writing. She currently resides in Miami, where she studied at Miami Dade College and became a loving family woman.

Jusmelly Armenteros Villalobos said this about her book: “Sylvestre is a sweet horse who wanted to talk and did it. It shows us through this magical world of letters.

Sylvestre’s stories lived with his friends and family. Lili the giraffe, Pancho the monkey, Pepo the hippopotamus, and Cheo the chick (among others) teach us, young and old, wise and practical advice in real-life situations, united by an unforgettable duo. Through reading, they take us to travel imaginary landscapes, filling each page with enthusiasm and making the adventure of reading more and more enriching.

So here we go! Happy travels in Las Historias de Sylvestre.”

Published by Page Publishing, Jusmelly Armenteros Villalobos’s new book Las Historias de Sylvestre will fill the readers with wisdom and knowledge as they come along with a jovial horse’s amazing journey through many landscapes that feature other animals and friendly humans.

Consumers who wish to be inspired by the enriching fables of this book can purchase Las Historias de Sylvestre in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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(Español) El nuevo libro de Jusmelly Armenteros, Las Historias de Sylvestre, un maravilloso mundo fantástico que nos relata las aventuras del caballo Sylvestre

December 7, 2020

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L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Unveil New Community Resource Center in Metro L.A., Mark Opening with Drive-Thru and Walk-Up Food Pantry

December 4, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan have added a fifth Community Resource Center to its growing network of jointly-operated resource centers throughout Los Angeles County. The Community Resource Center in Metro L.A. – located at 1233 S. Western Avenue in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles – will serve one of the most densely populated and ethnically diverse districts in the city.

To inaugurate the new resource center – and in an effort to address food insecurity during the pandemic – L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise are hosting a drive-thru and walk-up food pantry at the facility’s premises on December 4 from 9am to 12pm. The free community event is open to everyone. All safety guidelines recommended by public health officials will be adhered to.

“With all the challenges and uncertainties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, we could not be more proud to keep advancing this partnership with Blue Shield Promise to provide an array of useful services and resources during this critical time,” said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO. “The top goal of this collaboration has always been to make our communities healthier, and this new Community Resource Center helps to make that vision a reality.”

The newly minted resource center, which officially opened its doors to the public on November 9, is the newest addition to the health plans’ network, which will eventually feature 14 Community Resource Centers as part of a five-year, $146 million commitment announced in September 2019.

“We are thrilled to be opening our 5^th jointly-operated Community Resource Center with L.A. Care,” said Kristen Cerf, President and CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. “We are committed to being a resource and advocate for social needs and outcomes to positively impact the health of the communities we serve, helping to alleviate additional burden the community members may be facing during this unprecedented time.”

In light of the ongoing pandemic, the Community Resource Center will offer select services by appointment only. Hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The center will have staff on-site to help with member services support, enrollment in local and state assistance programs, and support finding a range of resources such as food and housing assistance. The Community Resource Center will also offer free Wi-Fi for anyone needing telehealth services.

To learn more about the Community Resource Centers, including how to make an appointment, visit activehealthyinformed.org.

About L.A. Care Health Plan
L.A. Care Health Plan serves more than 2.2 million members in Los Angeles County, making it the largest publicly operated health plan in the country. L.A. Care offers four health coverage plans including Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Covered™, L.A. Care Cal MediConnect and the PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Plan, all dedicated to being accountable and responsive to members. As a public entity, L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for L.A. County’s vulnerable and low-income communities, and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose. L.A. Care prioritizes quality, access and inclusion, elevating health care for all of L.A. County. For more information, visit lacare.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

About Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan is a managed care organization, wholly owned by Blue Shield of California, offering Medi-Cal, Cal MediConnect, Medicare Advantage HMO, and Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans. It is led by healthcare professionals with a “members-first” philosophy and committed to building a quality network of providers and partnering with community organizations for more than 400,000 members. For more information about Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, please visit www.blueshieldca.com/promise. For more news about Blue Shield of California, please visit www.news.blueshieldca.com. Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

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USPS Operation Santa is Open Nationwide for Adopters!

December 4, 2020

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Bring cheer to a deserving child this holiday season

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting today, the USPSOperationSanta.com website is active and ready to welcome potential letter adopters to help make the holiday season special for hundreds of deserving kids and their families.

This year, the holiday season is going to be more challenging than usual for many. Fortunately, the USPS Operation Santa program — and its generous Postal Service customers — can still help make it a joyous celebration.

USPS Operation Santa turns 108 years old this year. And like other years, children in need are writing letters in the hopes that their holiday wishes will be granted. Since the program began, millions of less fortunate children and their families have been helped by the kindness of others.

Adopting a Letter
Potential adopters can visit USPSOperationSanta.com, read through the letters, pick one or more wishes that they’d like to fulfill, and follow the directions on how to grant that special wish for a child. For security reasons, potential adopters must be vetted by going through a short registration and ID verification process before they are allowed to adopt any letter.

Companies also get into the spirit of the season and adopt letters; every year many businesses create teams and adopt several letters. All the better to help grant that special wish to deserving families and kids.

Program Details
USPS Operation Santa was established by the Postal Service to help those in need during the holidays. The program is for any person of any belief, or non-belief. The purpose is to help as many deserving families as we can. And we can only do that if good hearted adopters step forward.

To participate in USPS Operation Santa as a possible recipient of holiday gifts, all you have to do is write a letter, put it in a stamped envelope with a return address, and send it to Santa’s official workshop address:

Santa Claus
123 Elf Road,
North Pole, 88888

The program began accepting letters Nov. 16. Letters will continue to be uploaded to the website through Dec. 15. So, if you haven’t written your letter yet, you still have some time.

When someone writes a letter, it is opened by Santa’s Elves, and for safety reasons, all personally identifiable information of the letter writer is removed (i.e. last names, addresses, ZIP Codes) and uploaded to USPSOperationSanta.com for adoption.

How to Write a Letter
Sending a letter to Santa is easy and the Postal Service has guides and tips to help kids write and send their best letters ever. All the information you could possibly need to write a letter, address an envelope, put on a stamp and send it on its way can be found on USPSOperationSanta.com and in our Holiday Newsroom. These tips are also good all year-round for sending thank-you cards, birthday cards, or letters to Grandma and Grandpa just to say, “Hi.”

How about what to ask for in the letter? Well, that’s up to the creativity of each and every kid who writes. The only limit is their imaginations.

USPS Operation Santa History
While the Postal Service began receiving letters to Santa more than 108 years ago, it wasn’t until 1912 that Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock authorized local Postmasters to allow postal employees and citizens to respond to them. This became known as Operation Santa.

USPS Operation Santa Movie
Starting today in select theatres around the country, and on-demand, is the family friendly, holiday movie Dear Santa. Directed by Dana Nachman, the documentary will look at the impact USPS Operation Santa has had on families and kids around the country.

The complete Operation Santa history can be found online at the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom, along with additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing and shipping deadlines.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Please Note: For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and letters to Santa, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews
For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

Contact: Kim Frum
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usps.com/news

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(Español) Women of Worth, de L’Oréal Paris, celebra su 15. aniversario y anuncia que Noelle Lambert, de The Born to Run Foundation, es la Homenajeada Nacional, en el Giving Tuesday (Un día para dar)

December 4, 2020

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Esteban Burier’s new book “The Wrong House” is a riveting novel about the author’s journey through the harrows of prison that transformed him

December 4, 2020

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HOUSTON, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Esteban Burier, a passionate writer from Pinar Del Rio Province, Cuba, who studied photography and excels in chess, has completed his new book “The Wrong House”: an intriguing story about the author’s life in youth and growing up experiencing conflict and toil that led him to prison, affecting his sanity and emotions.

Author Burier reveals the events that transpire within the walls of the prison that shape a person’s will and desire to fulfill their lives in their own way and pace: “‘The Wrong House’ narrates the childhood of a boy who never thought twice to make a decision, committing many errors which took him, as consequence of punishment, to many juvenile reformatories and at last to jail, where he spent part of his life. The good education from his family did not influence on the boy, who does not divert from his delinquent path. A supernatural strength pushed him to these twisted paths to destroy and incarcerate him to where the stubborn are taken, to where you are subject to many tests and you can lose your dignity and also your manhood, depending on how weak or strong your personality is or if you allow to be intimidated. This boy, since he started to reason in his first years of his childhood, was a mean boy without regret and fought day and night in his neighborhood in the town where he was born. His friends and enemies told him, ‘You are meat for prison.’ Let’s see if this boy survived in prison or if he was destroyed physically or morally, or just what happened to him.”

Published by Page Publishing, Esteban Burier’s rip-roaring tale is a thought-provoking masterpiece that also shows human circumstances amid the toils of war and political upheaval.

Readers who wish to experience this page-turning work can purchase “The Wrong House” at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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María Magdalena’s new book Andando el Mundo, an enchanting tome of magical beings and creatures that impart inspiring virtues for children to keep at heart

December 4, 2020

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HIALEAH, Florida, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Andando el Mundo was created by María Magdalena. María is an author who currently lives in Miami. She is now retired and has dedicated her life to writing.

María said this about her book: “In every story of Andando el Mundo, you will find a treasure that will tell you about love, sacrifices, perseverance and, above all, great respect for all kinds of life. Our little readers will have incredible moments and the opportunity to live with fairies, princesses, kings, magic, and much more and will please parents for the learning that leaves their children in the sweetness of its pages, wishing that the reading time is prolonged infinitely so as not to be separated from its wonderful characters, creating a beautiful memory that will last through the years, taking these stories to future generations as something very beautiful that they learned in their childhood.”

Published by Page Publishing, María Magdalena’s new book Andando el Mundo contains awe-striking characters and circumstances that emanate with grace and magic as well as enriching lessons that bless the children’s hearts and fill their minds with wisdom.

Consumers who wish to be enthralled while discerning positive values to remember can purchase Andando el Mundo in any bookstore or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Scholars at Risk Recognizes Imprisoned Uyghur Scholar Rahile Dawut and Releases New Report on Global Academic Freedom

December 4, 2020

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NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Scholars at Risk, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting academic freedom, celebrates its 20^th anniversary with the announcement of its 2020 Courage to Think award and the release of its annual Free to Think report. Both debuted at the group’s virtual global conference, an event that has drawn 2,126 views from around the world, to date.

The Courage to Think award went to anthropologist Dr. Rahile Dawut, currently believed to be imprisoned in China. In December 2017, Dr. Dawut, an expert in Uyghur culture studies, disappeared while she was traveling from her base in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Beijing. The award was accepted by Dr. Dawut’s daughter, Akida Pulat.

Free to Think 2020 identifies trends related to attacks on higher education communities. These include the ongoing struggle for freedom in Hong Kong and China; a clampdown on scholar and student dissent in India by the nationalist ruling party; and pressures on higher education communities around the world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The pandemic is exerting a number of unique, and probably lasting, impacts on higher education, including the suspension of in-person operations and challenges associated with the switch to online instruction, attempts to restrict research and the flow of information about the virus, attacks on academic voices critical of government responses to COVID-19, and efforts to target and disrupt universities, taking advantage of their current vulnerabilities.

Nevertheless, universities hold a central role in documenting and researching the COVID-19 crisis. Robert Quinn, Executive Director of Scholars at Risk, said, “universities are among the spaces with the potential to lead the world out of this crisis, making it all the more important that society supports and protects higher education and the freedom to conduct academic and scientific work.”

As a global network, Scholars at Risk calls on everyone who believes in freedom to help seek the release of imprisoned scholars, host threatened scholars at higher education institutions, share Free to Think 2020 to give voice to students and scholars who demand academic freedom, and support its collective efforts by contributing in any way you can. Please take action today.

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Puerto Rico pursues top tier professionals to boost its economic development

December 4, 2020

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the island of Puerto Rico – a U.S. protectorate in the Caribbean – continues its path to economic transformation, the tropical paradise is undertaking efforts to attract world-class professionals from diverse sectors to accelerate the endeavor. The latest effort is the program ElComebackPR.org a platform aimed at both Puerto Rican professionals living and working in the diaspora, and non-Puerto Rican entrepreneurs/workers.

Developed and led by the Puerto Rico-based nonprofit ConPRmetidos, the program’s objective is to connect professionals and anyone who wants to contribute to the island’s economy with employment opportunities on the island. Through various tools and resources that enable networking with key stakeholders as well as provide valuable information for professionals in myriad sectors, the first phase of the platform’s utility focuses on the tech sector, specifically software development and design, but also finance, accounting, business analyst, and digital marketing.

“ElComebackPR.org is an invitation for Puerto Rican professionals that have left the island, to return and — with their talent – contribute to Puerto Rico’s economic transformation. The invitation is also open to non-Puerto Rican professionals, who can take advantage of the island’s many benefits – quality of life and vibrant culture, infrastructure, U.S. laws and regulations, a familiar banking and financial ecosystem, and more,” said Isabel Rullán, executive director of ConPRmetidos.

The executive also noted that Puerto Rico is primed for progress, anchored in its spirit of resiliency. The local business ecosystem is robust and features a variety of companies in myriad sectors doing work that impacts local, U.S., and international markets. “Puerto Rico’s economic development strategy, coupled with our infrastructure, business climate, and culture, make the Island of Enchantment a true Island of Opportunity,” Rullán commented.

“Progress is fully dependent on people power. Our mission is to tell the people that have acquired professional experience and miss their family, or want to enjoy everything that Puerto Rico has to offer, that this is a great opportunity for them to relocate and boost our economy. Simultaneously, we want to retain local talent and let them know that there are job opportunities in this industry,” Rullán added.

To learn more about current job opportunities in Puerto Rico, one has to register atelcomebackpr.org. After registering, if there is an opportunity that matches the users’ profile, ConPRmetidos will match the person to the company. There is no cost to participate in El Comeback, but you can support ConPRmetidos through http://committedtopr.org/ ConPRmetidos is a non-partisan, non-profit organization founded in 2012 whose mission is to create a stable, productive, and self-sufficient Puerto Rico.

Contact:
Ana Miranda
[email protected]
787-412-3858

SOURCE ConPRmetidos

HITEC Recognizes Andy Erlandson as Advocate of the Year Award Recipient During the HITEC Awards Celebration

December 4, 2020

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CHICAGO, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITEC is pleased to recognize Andy Erlandson, former General Manager at Microsoft, as the 2020 Advocate of the Year Award recipient. Mr. Erlandson will be recognized with this prestigious award at the HITEC Awards Celebration December 8.

“Always a true ally – Andy Erlandson embodies the essence of the Advocate Award. His impact was felt immediately throughout the HITEC organization when he joined our mission and it carried into his years of service on the Board and beyond.” said Jesse Cortez, HITEC Board Member and Vice President of Executive Talent at McKesson. “As only the second ever recipient in the history of the organization, I am proud to see him recognized for his inclusive leadership.”

The Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated continued support of and has been a champion for HITEC and its mission to advance technology leaders in the Hispanic community.

“On behalf of the HITEC board and our community, I feel so honored to be able to give such an honor to our great Advocate, Andy Erlandson,” stated HITEC Chairman, Guillermo Diaz, Jr., CEO of Kloudspot. “Having worked with Andy over the years and sharing a passion to build the next generation of leaders, who happen to be Hispanic, I know firsthand his contributions and again beyond thrilled to see this happen. Thank you, Andy, now to be known as Andres our Advocate!”

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by HITEC, an organization I believe in with all my heart. That puts people and their growth first. That honors diversity in all senses of the word. And that stands for the rights of all. I am proud to support the mission of HITEC and expect to always be a strong advocate for the organization and its people,” shared Andy Erlandson.

HITEC is the premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives. Part of the organization’s mission to celebrate and increase Hispanic representation, building stronger technology and executive leaders in the diversity-challenged technology industry.

HITEC Awardees will be recognized during the HITEC Awards Celebration, December 8, 2020, held virtually.

About HITEC

SOURCE Hispanic IT Executive Council