Dad and Daughter Develop Family Bingo “La Loteria” Activity to Help Families Connect, Discuss, and Learn More about COVID-19

April 21, 2020

WASHINGTON, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “My daughter and I were playing La Loteria (a traditional picture driven Bingo game) and we thought it might be a great way to help other kids understand COVID-19. So it became a family project resulting in a new version of Bingo (La Loteria) with tips for parents to use the game to discuss COVID-19 and what families can do to stay well and healthy,” said Edgar Gil Rico, Senior Director for Innovation and Program Development of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.

The new COVID-19 themed Bingo (La Loteria) cards are the latest resource from the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and can be downloaded for free (www.healthyamericas.org) and printed to play at home. “In these times of social distancing and isolation inside our homes, it’s important to talk to children in ways that help them make sense of the pandemic and also connect family traditions and the sense of togetherness that this game brings to families, “said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the Alliance. “We are so very proud that this game was inspired and developed by one of the youngest members of the Alliance family!”

The bilingual COVID-19 Bingo (La Loteria) game was developed using resources from CDC and the FDA. The game also includes information for adults on NIH’s All of Us Research Program. “We are being called upon to protect one another by remaining physically distant. While doing that, we can also serve our communities by participating in health research at a time when the need for good science has never been more clear,” emphasized Dr. Delgado.

By taking part in the All of Us Research Program, participants may help researchers find answers to health questions that have been out of our reach and accelerate biomedical research, including advances in precision medicine. People can learn more and join the All of Us Research Program online at the bilingual site joinallofus.org/juntos. You can also call the Alliance’s bilingual Su Familia Helpline for more information on joining All of Us or on the new Bingo (La Loteria) game.

To download the free bilingual COVID-19 Bingo game and other COVID-19 information, go to healthyamericas.org or for the Spanish language version go to nuestrasalud.org.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance) — The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health for all. For more information visit us www.healthyamericas.org

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Armando Bolanos’s New Book Stockada: La Muerte del Matador, A Captivating Tome Of Perspectives That Exudes Warmth And Yearning

April 21, 2020

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NEW YORK, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Stockada: La Muerte del Matador was created by Armando Bolanos. Armando is an author who was born in San José, Costa Rica. He has an interest in research and reading in psychology and philosophy that led him to study law at the University of Costa Rica.

Bolanos said this about his book: “Stockada—perhaps it is the pain, the fear that that wound produces in you that when penetrating the feeling and the illusion in your heart. It motivates you to the challenge of fulfilling your dream and living your reality.

“‘Like that slightly cold winter wind, in the first days of January, a day to remember and evoke your presence forever.'”

Published by Page Publishing, Armando Bolanos’s new book Stockada: La Muerte del Matador will enamor readers with vivid depictions of life that inspire grace and appreciation in their hearts.

Consumers who wish to be enthralled with evoking realizations and stirring circumstances can purchase Stockada: La Muerte del Matador 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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Yefri L Maradiaga’s New Book Una Travesía de Fe en Búsqueda de Respuestas, A Sagacious Recounting Of The Author’s Life Journey That Highlights Faith And Hope For Fulfillment

April 21, 2020

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HOUSTON, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Una Travesía de Fe en Búsqueda de Respuestas was created by Yefri L Maradiaga. Yefri is an author with vast determination and hope in life. He now resides in the United States where he was able to utilize his leadership skills to its full potential. He currently pastors Hockley Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.

Maradiaga said this about his book: “Una Travesía de Fe en Búsqueda de Respuestas relates the testimony of a Honduran child, Yefri L Maradiaga, who set out on new paths in search of answers to an American dream, abandoning his family and living the trend of many Central American children, trying to survive the phenomenon of emigration where many of them start thinking about returning. But the return for some becomes increasingly distant. No reason to stay is a good reason to leave. Life is made of dreams, rewards, and results. Yefri L Maradiaga, in his book, offers the perception of the power and grace of God that is manifested to all by his justice, mercy, love, and equality since he makes no exceptions. The author concludes that only faith in Christ leads you to find what you were looking for. There is a cause, and that is you. Do your best, and always give your best.”

Published by Page Publishing, Yefri L Maradiaga’s new book Una Travesía de Fe en Búsqueda de Respuestas shares the author’s inspiring wisdom, determination, and resolve that encourages people in search of triumph from trials in life.

Consumers who wish to learn the value of life and understand the significance of a strong conviction in God that allows his grace to manifest can purchase Una Travesía de Fe en Búsqueda de Respuestas 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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Kia Motors Producing Protective Face Shields At U.S. Manufacturing Plant For Use By Healthcare Workers Across The Country

April 20, 2020

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Kia Motors Producing Protective Face Shields at U.S. Manufacturing Plant for Use by Healthcare Workers Across the Country

IRVINE, Calif., April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kia Motors today announced that production of face shields¹ has begun at its manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. Initial donations of medical use face shields assembled at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) will be made in Georgia, Alabama, New York and California.

With a monthly capacity of 200,000 units, the face shields are being assembled by paid volunteers from KMMG, which has implemented a series of safety measures to protect team members, including: conducting temperature scans, providing face masks and gloves, and staggering work stations. Materials are being sourced from vendors such as 3-Dimensional Services Group, a Michigan-based rapid response manufacturer supporting prototype and low volume production applications that has partnered with Kia to provide components used in the assembly of the face shields.

“Giving back in meaningful ways is a key component of Kia Motors’ ‘Give It Everything’ strategy in the U.S. Our Accelerate the Good program identifies areas where Kia can make the biggest impact and we are proud to lend our manufacturing capabilities and talents to produce face shields that will protect America’s courageous healthcare workers,” said Sean Yoon, president and CEO, Kia Motors North America. “Kia is driven by an unstoppable spirit to take on and overcome challenges, and the world-class team members at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia have come together in support of those who are giving it everything on the frontlines of the pandemic.”

Face shield production is the latest expansion of Kia’s Accelerate the Good program following the company’s pledge to donate a total of $1 million to non-profit partners that assist homeless youth nationwide, including Covenant House, StandUp for Kids and Family Promise. Kia’s donation will help provide much needed shelter and care to help fight the spread of COVID-19. Earlier, Kia donated N95 masks and gloves to medical facilities throughout Orange County, California, where the brand’s U.S. headquarters is located. The comprehensive Accelerate the Good program also includes various programs for new and existing customers facing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as:

New customers – a range of programs to help ease the financial burden, including up to 120-day payment deferrals and 0%, 75-month financing on a many of Kia’s most popular models.
Existing customers – a range of service care initiatives, including concierge vehicle collection and delivery services, and 0% APR financing available for 90 days on service and maintenance at many dealers. Additionally, the Kia Promise warranty coverage extension program eases concerns experienced by some owners who may not be able to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership for repairs due to COVID-19 but have warranties that are expiring.
Existing customers with Kia Motors Finance – for those experiencing payment difficulties due to COVID-19, options are available to defer payments or temporarily extend leases.

Kia will continue to look for ways to best utilize its resources and support its valued customers and communities during this time.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power², and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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About 3-Dimensional Services Group

The 3-Dimensional Services Group, consisting of 3-Dimensional Services, Urgent Plastic Services, Urgent Design & Manufacturing, 3-Dimensional Services-Europe and Michigan Integrated Technologies, has earned a reputation for building functional prototype parts and producing low-volume production parts 50 to 70% faster than conventional shops.

*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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¹ This product’s use has been limitedly approved by the FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization for use by healthcare providers as personal protective equipment. Use of this product is only authorized during the COVID-19 state of emergency or until FDA otherwise revokes this authorization.

² Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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OneWest Bank Introduces Financial Education Activities to Celebrate Teach Children to Save Day

April 20, 2020

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PASADENA, California, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — OneWest Bank, CIT’s Southern California retail bank division, today announced its support of Teach Children to Save Day today by introducing a new financial education tip sheet to help parents and families instill the importance of saving from an early age.

“With many schools closed, OneWest Bank is committed to empowering Southern Californians to navigate this unique time,” said Heather Ellison, head of Retail Branch Banking. “As part of our effort to support consumers and their families we’ve created a series of fun, engaging activities that help parents teach healthy savings habits to their children while they are learning remotely.”

Activities include making play money for use in learning to count and teaching strategies on how to budget to reach a financial goal. Also included is OneWest Bank’s Personal Finance Empowered, a free online financial education tool offering a number of learning modules suitable for all ages. Learning sessions cover more than 30 different topic areas and are available in both English and Spanish.

“Our goal is to build financial confidence by offering a range of easy-to-grasp, interactive activities,” continued Ellison.

OneWest is introducing these efforts in tandem with its Kids’ Savings Bonus Offer which includes a $25 bonus on new Personal Savings Accounts opened for the benefit of the child.¹ Opening the account is another solid step parents can take to help educate their children about the importance of saving.

Learn more about OneWest Bank’s Teach Children to Save Day tip sheet and Kids’ Savings Bonus Offer.

About OneWest Bank
OneWest Bank is committed to helping Southern California consumers and small businesses meet their financial goals by offering a variety of personal and small business banking and lending solutions. We are passionate about serving the Southern California community and are proud to invest in the neighborhoods where we live and work. OneWest Bank is a division of CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender), a subsidiary of CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT). For more information, visit OneWestBank.com and follow us on Facebook.

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¹ Conditions apply. Full disclosures can be found at www.onewestbank.com/smartsaving.

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(Español) HolaDoctor ofrece la mejor información en español sobre la epidemia de coronavirus

April 20, 2020

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Pandemic School Closures Reveal Deep Inequities and Learning Risk; Company Responds with Free Parent Resources in English and Spanish

April 20, 2020

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CABIN JOHN, Maryland, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Responding to the growing impact of widespread learning disruption caused by school closures, Learning Without Tears, a leading early childhood education company, today announced the availability of free resources for families facing the hurdles of closed schools, and the sudden rush to distance learning. These resources include structured “learning packets” organized by subject and grade level, which will be updated with new material monthly. Additionally, the Company’s multiple leading and breakthrough learning solutions for preK-5 students are also available at no cost to families. In order to serve the greatest number of families possible, free materials and family resources are available in both English and Spanish.

“In just a few weeks, the education system learned painful lessons,” explained Terry Nealon, Learning Without Tears’ CEO. “The students that already struggled or were at-risk before the shutdown, face the greatest threat of suffering insurmountable learning gaps. Many parents are unsure how to help their students succeed in an online environment. While a number of professional resources have emerged to help teachers teach in a digital environment, there are very few resources that help students learn or empower parents to support that learning.”

Learning Without Tears has made the entirety of its digital learning portfolio available to families without charge. New learning packs give parents access to structured and sequenced curriculum, providing the basic building blocks of education. The free digital learning products include the award-winning Keyboarding Without Tears, handwriting instruction, and early learning skills development. Additionally, Learning Without Tears is creating video tutorials to help parents and caregivers understand a host of areas that may be new to them, such as the basics of early childhood education, key success factors of online learning, helpful instruction tips, etc. The Company’s world-class professional learning workshops, webinars, and support videos have moved online and are open to both parents and teachers.

“It’s a painful reality that too many students are being left behind as the nation moves to distance learning. During a child’s elementary years, any gap in learning can result in setbacks that impact that student for the rest of his/her life,” Mr. Nealon continued. “It is imperative that during this historic period of school closures, online learning succeeds in creating a sense of normalcy and a continuity of learning for the 55 million students currently out of school. By creating structured learning packets, and making our digital materials available for free, Learning Without Tears is currently assisting more than 35,000 families in ensuring successful remote learning for their students.”

Learning Without Tears is also working with its school partners to support their efforts to deliver digital education.

“As parents tell us what help they need, and as long as this school closure crisis continues, Learning Without Tears will create new resources to support families and help ensure the success of remote learning,” Mr. Nealon concluded.

About Learning Without Tears
Learning Without Tears is an early education company offering a proven and unique approach to teaching and learning, from crucial readiness skills in Pre-K to foundational writing and typing skills, including handwriting, keyboarding and cursive. The elementary school-level programs benefit all learners with multisensory, developmentally appropriate, proven practices, and are used by millions of students around the world.

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Felipe Rivera’s new book Entrevistando un Gigante, a riveting account that narrates a giant’s uncanny perspectives of the world he partakes

April 20, 2020

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NEW YORK, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Published by Page Publishing, Felipe Rivera’s new book Entrevistando un Gigante will surely enthrall readers with thought-provoking scenes only an extraordinary giant can inspire to others beneath and on level with him.

The book Entrevistando un Gigante was created by Felipe Rivera. Felipe said this about his book: “All his life Felipe Rivera loved to help motivate people to achieve their dreams. He liked to work hard in natural disaster emergencies, which he participated in several hurricanes in Puerto Rico. He also has a movement called ‘Share Your Food May 19 Centellita’ from which a proclamation was granted in the City of Kissimmee, Florida, to help the most vulnerable in order to eradicate famine worldwide. In his second marriage he married Mrs. Militza Rosario, having the last of the children. Felipe Alexandre Rivera had three other children in his first marriage: Felipe, María, and Lissie. He has been a father and a friend to them. His wife Militza has had to deal with him in his condition since he underwent a brain tumor in July 2017, and his wife has compiled many of his writings of which he was very impressed with the book titled Entrevistando un Gigante. I hope this book sheds light on what you think a giant is in your world.”

Consumers who wish to understand the mysteries of life and learn from the wisdom it generously offers can purchase Entrevistando un Gigante 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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Ana Santos’s New Book Amigos Por Siempre, A Captivating Tale Of Unwavering Friendship In Times Of Overwhelming Challenges And Differences

April 20, 2020

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New York, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Amigos Por Siempre was created by Ana Santos. Ana is an author from Santiago City, Dominican Republic. She has a deep interest in literature, which inspired her to write.

Ana Santos said this about her book: “Amigos Por Siempre makes us understand how unconditional fortitude toward others unites a group of individuals of different species who, at first, were hostile to the main character of the story (Bold) and teaches us that you can create an atmosphere of harmony, respect, and great love.”

Published by Page Publishing, Ana Santos’s new book Amigos Por Siempre will instill to readers the lesson of compassion amid dissent and the importance of never giving up in hoping for harmony to triumph over conflict.

Consumers who wish to be heartened by touching scenes that reflect faith and recourse can purchase Amigos Por Siempre 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) GLA renueva el llamado a Cuba para que libere al abogado y periodista independiente Sr. Roberto Quiñones

April 18, 2020

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