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Postponed Wedding? Domino’s® Has a Rain Check Registry for That

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Many couples have had to postpone their weddings due to the circumstances around COVID-19. To help make their days brighter, Domino’s created a Rain Check Registry where friends and family can send them some pizza love through eGift cards.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) knows that wedding planning is exhausting. Replanning a wedding due to a pandemic is twice as exhausting. Now friends and family can send couples pizza to show their support with Domino’s new Rain Check Registry, on dominosweddingregistry.com. 

Many couples have had to postpone their weddings due to the circumstances around COVID-19. To help make their days brighter, Domino’s created a Rain Check Registry where friends and family can send them some pizza love through eGift cards.

Domino’s Rain Check Registry is filled with everything the pizza-loving couple will need to get through long days of creating change-the-date cards, negotiating with florists and rescheduling honeymoon plans. Gift card packages include “Virtual Bachelorette Party” and “Vendor Call-A-Thon” among other postponed wedding registry options.

“We created Domino’s Wedding Registry because pizza-loving couples have shared over the years how Domino’s pizza was a part of their big day,” said Kate Trumbull, Domino’s vice president of advertising. “With so many weddings being postponed or scaled back in 2020, we knew those couples might need some extra love from those around them, because everything is better with pizza.”

Couples who choose to create a Rain Check Registry can select from packages including “Small Wedding Now, Big Celebration Later” or even “Bridal Shower, but Make it Virtual,” depending on what twists and turns their wedding plans have taken. After the couple creates their registry, they can share their wish list with family and friends on social media or with a unique URL. All gifts will be delivered to the lucky recipients as Domino’s eGift cards.

Even if a couple isn’t registered, supportive family and friends can still send eGift cards from any Rain Check or Wedding Registry packages at dominosweddingregistry.com.

About Domino’s Pizza®
Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world based on retail sales, with a significant business in both delivery and carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 17,000 stores in over 90 markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $14.3 billion in 2019, with over $7.0 billion in the U.S. and nearly $7.3 billion internationally. In the first quarter of 2020, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $3.4 billion, with over $1.7 billion in the U.S. and over $1.7 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for 98% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the first quarter of 2020. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s achieve more than half of all global retail sales in 2019 from digital channels, primarily online ordering and mobile applications. In the U.S., Domino’s generates over 65% of sales via digital channels and has developed several innovative ordering platforms, including those developed for Google Home, Facebook Messenger, Apple Watch, Amazon Echo and Twitter – as well as Domino’s Hotspots®, an ordering platform featuring over 200,000 unique, non-traditional delivery locations. In June 2019, through an announced partnership with Nuro, Domino’s furthered its exploration and testing of autonomous pizza delivery. In late 2019, Domino’s opened the Domino’s Innovation Garage adjacent to its headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan to fuel continued technology and operational innovation – while also launching its GPS technology, allowing customers to follow the progress of the delivery driver from store to doorstep.

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Pedro Alejandro Vijil’s New Book El Basurero, Reveals The Impassioned Feelings, Thoughts, And Circumstances Of People Who Have Buried Their True Selves For A Long Time

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HOMESTEAD, Florida, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pedro said this about his book: “One of the things that, for the author of this book, always seemed unfair to him is that only a few have the privilege of being able to share with their modulated voice their sorrows, joys, and hopes—that is, their own history. But what about those who have also suffered but have no voice to tell it? Using the magic stolen from Mother Nature, the author of this book, just as Prometheus did with the fire of the Olympian gods, has given life and voice to every inanimate element that he found sunk in his silence in the kind garbage can. In this way, each of them can now tell with an inexhaustible voices his own story—stories full of heroism, compassion, sacrifice, and stoicism. Between you, reader friend, and the unscrupulous garbage dump, you will find in it (I assure you) only recreation and the inspiration to say as they say in the garbage can, ‘Everything will pass!’ Everything is diluted in the mirror of time.”

Published by Page Publishing, Pedro Alejandro Vijil’s new book El Basurero will enlighten readers of the profoundness of life as reflected through the immemorial moments of people that exude with chivalry, love, and sacrifice.

Consumers who wish to be mesmerized and illuminated with the different perspectives that can only come from fervent individuals with stories to proclaim can purchase El Basurero 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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Eliseo Rosas’s new book Nadie Sabe Para Quien Trabaja, an enthralling journey of the author’s efforts and trials of loss and injustice

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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Nadie Sabe Para Quien Trabaja was created by Eliseo Rosas. Eliseo is an author who hails from Michoacán, Mexico, and has emigrated to the United States. After an accident that cost his ability to work, he began writing.

Eliseo Rosas said this about his book: “Can a mother ignore the effort made by one of her children to achieve family stability, leaving him without inheritance?

Can a man be so cruel in failing to acknowledge the great work his brother did to achieve even his own well-being and ultimately rob him of his share of inheritance?”

In Nadie Sabe Para Quien Trabaja, the author narrates how he worked, working so his parents and siblings had favorable economic stability; and apart from acquiring some real estate and other possessions which, when his parents died, his brother seized everything without remorse, not caring about anything.

In this book, the author gives personal ideas and advice on how to handle matters related to the topic, since otherwise, dear reader, you could just be thinking, Nobody knows who she works for.

Published by Page Publishing, Eliseo Rosas’s new book Nadie Sabe Para Quien Trabaja evokes moments of drama and resolve in the life of a man pressed by the pressures of familial dilemma along with his desire to thrive through hard work and willpower.

Consumers who wish to partake in the wisdom earned from truing circumstances can purchase Nadie Sabe Para Quien Trabaja 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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New IHME COVID-19 Model Forecasts Latin American, Caribbean Nations Will See Nearly 388,300 Deaths by October 1

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SEATTLE, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington is forecasting nearly 388,300 people will die from COVID-19 in Latin American and Caribbean nations by October 1.

Brazil is expected to exceed 166,000 deaths and Mexico 88,000. Six other nations are each predicted to exceed 10,000: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Peru. In contrast, 15 nations, including Paraguay, Uruguay, and Belize are each expected to have fewer than 1,000 deaths.

“Several Latin American countries are facing explosive trajectories, while others are containing infections effectively,” said IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray. “I cannot overemphasize the imperative of mitigation measures, such as mask wearing and social distancing, especially since South American nations are facing increasing infections due to seasonality of COVID-19, an important factor contributing to the transmission of the virus.”

IHME’s new forecasts model deaths from the virus if countries impose social distancing mandates for six weeks at the point when deaths reach 8 per million people, comparing that to a scenario if no action is taken. The percentage of people wearing masks when leaving their home is also a key consideration.

“These factors are vital in our projections and highlight how many lives can be saved,” Murray said.  

He noted that the number of deaths is certain to continue to rise in nations where mandates on mask wearing and social distancing are relaxed. In contrast, Murray stated transmission might be reduced by as much as 50% in communities where individuals are wearing masks when leaving their homes, either voluntarily or by mandate.

The forecasts by nation: 

Southern, Tropical, and Andean Latin America

  • Argentina: 24,721 deaths (range of 9,386 to 61,163)
  • Chile: 25,344 deaths (range of 18,094 to 34,509)
  • Uruguay: 340 deaths (range of 52 to 2,075)
  • Bolivia: 7,334 deaths (range of 3,564 to 13,645)
  • Ecuador: 20,260 deaths (range of 16,069 to 27,103)
  • Peru: 36,210 deaths (range of 28,145 to 48,617)
  • Brazil: 166,362 deaths (range of 135,538 to 208,079)
  • Paraguay: 271 deaths (range of 27 to 1,952)

Central America and Mexico

  • Colombia: 35,314 deaths (range of 14,640 to 81,942)
  • Costa Rica: 39 deaths (range of 17 to 120)
  • El Salvador: 4,357 deaths (range of 668 to 15,546)
  • Guatemala: 10,090 deaths (range of 3,874 to 22,071)
  • Honduras: 4,958 deaths (range of 881 to 14,207)
  • Mexico: 88,160 deaths (range of 67,967 to 120,023)
  • Nicaragua: 280 deaths (range of 72 to 2,276)
  • Panama: 2,802 deaths (range of 1,315 to 5,895)
  • Venezuela: 2,893 deaths (range of 84 to 29,295)

The Caribbean

  • Antigua and Barbuda: 10 deaths (range of 2 to 74)
  • Bahamas: 26 deaths (range of 10 to 121)
  • Barbados: 46 deaths (range of 8 to 282)
  • Belize: 20 deaths (range of 3 to 143)
  • Cuba: 306 deaths (range of 180 to 663)
  • Dominican Republic: 5,665 deaths (range of 1,731 to 15,650)
  • Guyana: 14 deaths (range of 12 to 24)
  • Haiti: 1,377 deaths (range of 202 to 5,919)
  • Jamaica: 68 deaths (range of 17 to 364)
  • Suriname: 698 deaths (range of 28 to 2,541)
  • Trinidad and Tobago: 440 deaths (range of 13 to 6,868)
  • Puerto Rico: 286 deaths (range of 185 to 605)
  • United States Virgin Islands: 7 deaths (range of 6 to 11)

The new death projections and other information, such as hospital resources usage, are available at https://covid19.healthdata.org.

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A note of thanks

We wish to warmly acknowledge the support of these and others who have made our COVID-19 estimation efforts possible: ACAPS; American Hospital Association; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford; Bloomberg Philanthropies; Boston Children’s/Health Map; California Health Care Foundation; Carnegie Mellon University; Christopher Adolph and colleagues at the Department of Political Science, University of Washington; Descartes Labs; Facebook Data for Good; Google Labs; John Stanton & Theresa Gillespie; Julie & Erik Nordstrom; Kaiser Family Foundation; Medtronic Foundation; Microsoft AI for Health; National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Science Foundation; Our World in Data; Premise; Qumulo; Real Time Medical Systems; Redapt; SafeGraph; The COVID Tracking Project; The Johns Hopkins University; The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS); The New York Times; UNESCO; University of Maryland; University of Miami Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas (Felicia Knaul and Michael Touchton); Wellcome Trust; World Health Organization; and finally, the many Ministries of Health and Public Health Departments across the world, collaborators and partners for their tireless data collection efforts. Thank you.

About the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation 

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research organization at the University of Washington School of Medicine that provides rigorous and comparable measurement of the world’s most important health problems and evaluates the strategies used to address them. IHME is committed to transparency and makes this information widely available so that policymakers have the evidence they need to make informed decisions on allocating resources to improve population health.

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Cano Health Urges COVID-19 Testing For All Patients; Offers In-Home Appointments

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MIAMI, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the number of COVID-19 cases reaches record highs in Florida, Cano Health, LLC, a leading population health management company and operator of primary care medical centers, today announced that it is urging  its patient base to undergo testing in an effort to curb the surge of the dangerous pandemic.

Cano Health medical centers throughout South Florida, Tampa–Hillsborough and Orlando–Kissimmee are open for PCR testing of its patients. PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is a molecular test that looks for signs of active viral infection. If individuals are unable to visit a center, the company can send a clinician to the home within 24 hours to perform the test.

“The medical profession has made much progress on COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment in these few months,” said Dr. Marlow Hernandez, Cano Health CEO. “Testing is essential to slowing coronavirus’ spread.”

Cano Health reports a COVID-19 mortality rate that is significantly better than the age-gender adjusted Florida state average. Promising patient outcomes are attributed to early diagnosis and a multifaceted approach to treatment.

About Cano Health

Cano Health operates primary care centers and pharmacies and supports affiliated clinics in Florida and Puerto Rico that specialize in primary care for seniors. As part of its care coordination, the enterprise  provides sophisticated, high-touch population health management programs such as home visits, telehealth, transition of care, and high risk & complex care management. Cano Health’s personalized patient care and proactive approach to wellness and preventive care sets it apart from competitors. In 2019 Cano Health was recognized by Inc. magazine as the fastest-growing health care company in the nation and sixth among all US companies as part of its annual 5000 ranking. 

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Hispanics In Philanthropy & Ureeka Join Forces To Aid Businesses Hit Hardest By COVID-19

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OAKLAND, Calif., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), a transnational network of foundations, donors and nonprofits; together with Ureeka, a community where underrepresented business owners gain unprecedented access to the expertise needed to grow their business; and The Flo Lab, a business advisory group for emerging Latinx companies; today launch “Together We Win” / “Juntos Ganamos”, a campaign geared towards encouraging consumers to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) impacted during this critical time to help ensure their economic survival and the recovery of communities.

The partnership between HIP and Ureeka bridges their respective networks and resources, specifically the PowerUp Fund, which leverages philanthropic dollars against private capital to build power and spur economic growth for Latino communities, and 1863 Ventures, a business development program designed to narrow the gap between entrepreneurship and equity. The union creates a power-in-numbers approach that helps drive the long-term solutions sought for Black and Latino-owned SMB owners most impacted by COVID-19.

“The growth of Black and Latino-owned SMBs is impressive, considering the systemic and structural barriers that have existed for generations. However, we have reached a point where the economic disparity and inequity is impacting our collective health and future,” said Nancy Santiago, Co-Founder of the PowerUp Fund, HIP Senior Advisor and Community Impact Lead for Ureeka. “We seek to close this gap through our new collaboration with Ureeka, and with the financial power consumers bring to our re-opened economies. We urge them to select a SMB for their goods and services when it is time to make a purchase.”

COVID-19 Black & Latino-owned SMB Community Statistics

Leading by Example

Despite the challenges COVID-19 presents for Black and Latino-owned SMBs, “Together We Win” has already helped these targeted businesses continue to set themselves up for success during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Baiser Beauty, a women-owned holistic skincare and beauty brand handcrafted in Miami using organic certified ingredients, is an SMB that benefited from the joint venture of HIP and Ureeka. Additionally, Shop Latinx, a curated marketplace featuring one-of-a-kind, quality products from Latinx creators, artists and SMB owners to showcase their products online, was also a financial award recipient from the partnership, provided by the PowerUp Fund.

“Ureeka’s business development programs are designed to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship and equity, and our programs seek to accelerate new majority entrepreneurs from high potential to high growth,” said Melissa L. Bradley, Ureeka Co-Founder and 1863 Ventures Founder. “Believing in the power of our communities and the power of our shared experiences, ‘Together We Win’ is a movement designed to shift the way we think about our individual choices, how these new majority businesses have the greatest potential to thrive, and the impact their success has to create ripple effects within these different small business segments.”

Investors + “Together We Win” = SMBs’ Success

There is no magic in the formula to help Black and Latino-owned SMBs succeed. What is needed are accountable individuals, corporate and organization decision-makers investing time, money and energy into creating a long-term, sustainable impact.

Uniting as one cohesive, yet diverse community which represents the new reality of the social and economic fabric of America can help ensure Black and Latino-owned SMBs survive, thrive and grow during and after the COVID-19 pandemic through intentional decisions and actions supporting these enterprises.

Visit www.powerupfund.org/TogetherWeWin and follow HIP on Facebook to learn more, and join the conversation online to support Black and Latino-owned SMBs using #TogetherWeWin and #JuntosGanamos on social media platforms to spread the word and share your unique stories. Organizations looking for ways to participate in the campaign are also encouraged to contact HIP or Ureeka for more information.

About HIP
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) is on a mission to strengthen Latino leadership, influence and equity by leveraging philanthropic resources, and doing so with an unwavering focus on social justice and shared prosperity across the Americas. As the leader of a transnational network of foundations, donors, and nonprofits, we are making impactful investments in the Latino community and developing our leaders so they can effectively address the most pressing issues impacting communities in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean. Follow HIP on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

About Ureeka
Ureeka is a community and platform that connects black, brown and female small business owners – the Next Wave Entrepreneurs – to peers, mentors and coaches; trusted business and technology advice; vetted resources and capital that business owners need to grow and scale. Ureeka is a for-profit business, founded by a diverse team whose expertise ranges from technology and investing to the public sector. The company’s mission centers on creating economic opportunity by igniting the potential of small businesses through a platform of resources and a community of peers and experts. Learn more at https://www.ureeka.biz/. Follow Ureeka on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About The Flo Lab
The Flo Lab conducts advisory work for emerging Latinx companies, and works on specialized marketing strategies for brands and organizations that are looking to connect with a Latinx audience. Follow The Flo Lab on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Sonia Melendez Reyes, HIP
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Kelsey Quickstad, Ureeka
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Innersense Organic Beauty Appoints Alejandra Martinez As Artistic Director

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Alejandra Martinez, Innersense Organic Beauty Artistic Director

SAN FRANCISCO, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning and clean hair care line Innersense Organic Beauty announces Alejandra Martinez as its new Artistic Director. Responsible for fusing the brand’s visual ethos into its wholesale education program, she will act as the touchpoint and inspiration for the brand’s global salon and stylist collective, while also escorting the high-performance clean hair care line through the latest trends and techniques.

Alejandra Martinez, Innersense Organic Beauty Artistic Director

Martinez’s wellness-based approach to hairstyling led her to Innersense Organic Beauty which echoed her holistic values and self-care methodology. After serving as a valued educator for the brand, she is excited to now guide the brand’s stylist education and philosophy as it continues its global expansion.

“Accepting the role of Innersense Organic Beauty Artistic Director is the highest honor,” Alejandra says. “The brand’s philosophy of healing hair, the hairdresser and the industry appeals to me on so many levels and its full range of truly natural, truly plant based organic hair care performs for every hair texture and style.”

“Alejandra’s approach to teaching feels genuine and yet unconventional,” says Joanne Starkman, Innersense Organic Beauty co-founder. “She truly believes that, when it comes to ‘hair talk,’ there are many different languages being spoken, and it’s up to each of us to develop our own personal language. We’re elated to add her guiding light to our education platform.”

Originally a native to Los Angeles, California, Alejandra Martinez moved to San Diego at the age of 20 to join a team of influential hair stylists and career artists who had inspired her own work in cosmetology school. Working along industry leaders who promoted foundation over frills and advanced education further ignited the spark within her, leading her to develop her own style of hair dressing.

Martinez’s connection to Mother Earth deepened after she became a mother and her mission to cultivate a healing salon space filled with natural light, plants, clean air and nutrient rich organic hair care came to fruition in 2008, when she founded ABLOOM Salon and Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona. The toxin-free, holistic beauty space is shared with like-minded, intrinsic stylists who crave an alternative to conventional salons. The dynamic salon features an art gallery and doubles as a community gathering space, providing weekly yoga classes and custom essential oil blends.

A 20-year veteran behind the chair and atop artistic platforms of some of the biggest names in the hair care industry, Martinez is known for her intuitive cutting partnered with classic fundamental foundations, Alejandra’s work is simultaneously timeless and of the times.

“Hairdressers are healers and the healers deserve to be supported,” Martinez adds. “The ability to instill that into their artistry is so exciting to me.”

Interviews with Alejandra Martinez are available upon request, pending approval.

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About Innersense Organic Beauty
Beauty professionals Greg and Joanne Starkman founded Innersense Organic Beauty to bring clean, pure and toxin free hair care to salons, stylists and consumers seeking to make healthier choices. A leader in the clean hair care movement, the brand can be found in salons, specialty beauty retailers and e-retailers across the globe. Visit innersensebeauty.com to learn more.

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TEXAS Extended Campus Launches New Graphic Design Certificate Program

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The TEXAS Extended Campus (TEC) at The University of Texas at Austin is excited to announce the debut of their Graphic Design Certificate Program. Beginning Aug. 26, this 12-week online course prepares students to begin a new career as a graphic designer. The program also enhances the skills of those who hold other creative roles in their organization. Prospective students may attend an online information session on July 8, 2020, or Aug. 12, 2020.

The class structure includes one evening meeting per week where students will receive instruction on Adobe programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and After Effects, and a self-paced component comprised of educational modules for HTML and CSS coding. Students will use what they learn to build a website that showcases their portfolio of designs created while in class.

Course instructor Greg Hervey, a graduate of the UT College of Fine Arts, is a freelance graphic designer and web developer with over twenty years of experience. Hervey has developed and instructed courses for the UT College of Fine Arts, Austin Community College and UT Informal Classes. Hervey also provides design training for corporate clients, including The Austin Chronicle, GSD&M, Texas Monthly and Whole Foods.

“I’m thrilled to be teaching this program,” Hervey said. “I think we’ve developed a curriculum that will enable anyone serious about working in graphic design to hit the ground running, with a diverse set of highly marketable skills. I’ve been mastering these applications and refining these design skills throughout my career, and I can’t wait to share my knowledge and experience.”

Tuition for the Graphic Design Certificate Program is $3,899. Military members, Military Spouses and Veterans may be eligible for discounts and tuition assistance. A tuition payment plan, available to everyone, allows students to break down the full amount into three smaller payments.

For more information about the Graphic Design Certificate program, please visit https://professionaled.utexas.edu/graphic-design-certificate-program?utm_source=Web&utm_medium=Paid&utm_campaign=GDCP&utm_content=PressRelease.

About TEXAS Extended Campus

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, TEXAS Extended Campus (TEC) draws upon the multiple strengths of the University to develop and offer programs that serve working professionals and lifelong learners in Austin and across Texas. Faculty members, industry professionals and curriculum experts produce courses and programs to benefit students at high school, college and professional levels.

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Chopra Partners With J Balvin On New 21-Day Meditation Experience To Advance Personal Transformation Within All Communities And Cultures

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Chopra Partners With J Balvin On New 21-Day Meditation Experience “Renew Yourself: Body, Mind & Spirit"

LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Chopra today announced the launch of an all-new, free 21-Day Meditation Experience titled, Renew Yourself: Body, Mind & Spirit, featuring guided meditations, powerful storytelling and self-care wisdom from wellness pioneer Deepak Chopra and international music superstar and Latin Grammy Award winning artist J Balvin. The special audio experience focuses on building resilience, finding healing, and creating a new version of our lives and our shared world at a time when we need it most. Registration is now open at www.choprameditation.com or by downloading 21-Day Meditation Experience from the app store. 

Chopra Partners With J Balvin On New 21-Day Meditation Experience “Renew Yourself: Body, Mind & Spirit"

Renew Yourself: Body, Mind & Spirit is Chopra’s latest bilingual 21-Day Meditation Experience, underscoring the company’s mission to empower, serve and unite a diverse, global community around self-care and mental health. The program, available in Spanish and English, offers the tools to unlock total well-being as Balvin and Deepak encourage participants to listen to the body, mind, and spirit and move beyond old, limiting beliefs and patterns. Each 20-minute daily meditation opens with guided wisdom and storytelling from Balvin, followed by a meditation session. 

The 21-Day Meditation Experience first launched in 2013 with Deepak and Oprah Winfrey and has since become a global phenomenon, with millions of participants and meditation groups around the world. The franchise currently features a catalogue of 17 different programs. 

In an essay released today bylined by Balvin, he details his personal struggle with mental health and how meditation saved his life: “What makes mental health universal is that it doesn’t discriminate. It affects all of us. I know that firsthand because I have gone through it myself. I have struggled with anxiety. I have been depressed. Meditation is one of the many ways that I have dealt with my mental health. It saved my life and to me, can be one of the key first steps in achieving mental and spiritual well-being. Meditation is about opening your mind to self-awareness and understanding that your mind is something that needs to be cared for and looked after. And that goes especially for this moment we’re currently experiencing: where money is so tight for many; health is such a question mark on a global level; and the fight for racial justice is more urgent than ever. When our world is in flux, our mental wellbeing is often one of the first things we neglect. But this should not be the case. In fact, it’s in times like these that mindfulness can help us most. This is personal for me and I am hoping that, with this experience, many more people will explore meditation — and will start letting mindfulness play a role in their daily lives. If we can make our collective world even just a little more in tune with our mental health, then this partnership will have been a huge success.”

“The world is offering us a reset and J Balvin is the perfect partner to help us reach a critical mass of expanded global awareness,” says Deepak Chopra. “Together we will set the stage for a more peaceful, inclusive, just, sustainable, healthy and joyful world for all. I am indebted to Jose and our Spanish speaking community for this collaboration.”

“At Chopra, we are singularly focused on democratizing well-being and making self-care practices accessible to everyone,” says Tonia O’Connor, CEO of Chopra. “Diversifying our voices and offerings has been a priority for Chopra and our commitment to serving all people, especially those in underserved communities, is more important than ever, as we look for renewal and healing during this trying time. J Balvin is not only a global music icon, but a thoughtful voice who represents what Chopra stands for: peace, unity, empowerment and acceptance. With meditation already a part of his daily life, he is the perfect partner to help us kick off the newest evolution of the program. This next generation of the 21-Day Meditation franchise will encourage participants to be a part of a changing world that starts from within, and will serve as a blueprint moving forward as we partner with other like-minded thought leaders across art, entertainment and sports. There will be more to come.”

Chopra has partnered with a variety of foundations to help distribute the free program, including the Hispanic Federation, local community organizations in Balvin’s hometown of Medellín, Colombia and other organizations that serve the Hispanic community outside of the U.S. 

The experience is easily accessible from a tablet, computer, or the free mobile companion app and is available at www.choprameditation.com as well as iTunes and Google Play. 

To join the social media conversation, use #21daymeditation and interact with the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Chopra’s 21-Day Meditation Program: 
The 21-Day Meditation Experience is a meditation journey that focuses on the life-changing benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices. Each program centers around a unique theme, offering deep wisdom, practical tools, and refreshing insights to help participants grow and evolve – in just 20 minutes a day. Every day is coupled with a series of thought-provoking reflection questions designed to anchor the teachings with a centering thought and mantra. Inspired by the notion that it takes 21 days to create a habit, this three-week experience allows listeners to enjoy the life-changing benefits of meditation, including: reduced stress and anxiety; improved immune function and decreased inflammation; better sleep and increased energy; deep states of peace and well-being; achievement of peak living. More than 25 partner organizations, from start-up to Fortune 500 and spanning across industries, support the 21-Day Meditation Experience including Verizon Media, Panera, iHeartMedia, Penguin Random House, Salesforce, theSkimm, Los Angeles Sparks, Delos, Stay Well, and Fable and Mane, among others.

About Chopra: 
Chopra is a next generation well-being company that is empowering personal transformation for millions of people globally. Anchored by the life’s practice and research of Dr. Deepak Chopra, a leading pioneer in integrative health, Chopra’s signature programs are clinically-proven to improve overall health through a focus on physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Chopra has been at the forefront of health and wellness for more than two decades with a portfolio that now includes digital content, meditations and masterclasses, teacher certifications, live events and personalized retreats. By providing tools, guidance and community, Chopra aims to advance a culture of well-being and make a healthy, peaceful and joyful life accessible to all. For more information, interact with the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About J Balvin:
“Reggaeton’s Global Ambassador” – 4-time LATIN GRAMMY winner J Balvin is now one of the top streaming music artists in the world, regardless of language, and has developed a legion of fans worldwide. Hailed by Billboard as “the biggest breakout act Latin music has seen in many years” and Pitchfork as “the face of modern Reggaeton, Balvin is leading a second generation of Musica Urbana stars that have propelled Latin music to an unprecedented global embrace.” His latest album, Colores, saw both critical acclaim and commercial success. With “Blanco” and “Morado” going #1, J Balvin became the artist with the most #1 songs on the Latin Airplay charts in history.  With his music and impact on the culture, Balvin has cemented himself as not only a leader of Reggaeton but as a torchbearer of the new state of Latin music by continuously expanding the limits of the genre and paving the way for “la nueva escuela.” 

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Andrés H. Mercedes’s New Book Parejas Bíblicas Con Lecciones Modernas, A Potent Read Designed To Strengthen Couples’ Relationship Through Crises In Marriage

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BRONX, N.Y., June 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Parejas Bíblicas Con Lecciones Modernas was created by Andrés H. Mercedes. Andrés is an author and a graduate of the engineering faculty. He is a family and couples’ counselor. He is also the founder of the couples’ ministry “Returning to Begin,” an organization dedicated to the guidance and education of couples in search of continuous marital improvement.

Mercedes said this about his book: “Parejas Bíblicas Con Lecciones Modernas analyze problems between couples, collecting behaviors as well as their consequences. This book gives adequate answers for conflict resolution. It can be seen as a manual for making decisions in times of crisis or as a preventive consultation to avoid being caught by adverse situations in the marriage relationship.”

Published by Page Publishing, Andrés H. Mercedes’s new book Parejas Bíblicas Con Lecciones Modernas desires to bring enlightenment and reparation to couples, aiding them in facing marital dilemmas with a renewed outlook and a reinforced bond.

Consumers who wish to fortify their relationships and be blessed with the grace of hope and faith amid trials in marriage can purchase Parejas Bíblicas Con Lecciones Modernas 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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