Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes

June 12, 2020

PLANO, Texas, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced executive changes to help guide the company’s vision towards becoming a mobility company. These changed are effective June 1, 2020.

Cheryl Hughes, former group vice president and chief HR officer, TMNA, has become group vice president, business revolution and transformation. In this newly created role, Hughes will be responsible for creating and steering initiatives that will help reshape TMNA’s business, culture and workforce.

Craig Grucza, former group vice president, corporate shared services, HR, has become TMNA’s new chief HR officer. Grucza will assume responsibility of TMNA’s HR function while continuing to oversee corporate shared services.

“While Toyota has always adapted to the ever-changing needs of the market, recent global events have created a need to redefine how we operate toward our vision of becoming a mobility company,” said Christopher Reynolds, chief administration officer, manufacturing and corporate resources. “Cheryl brings world-class experience and perspective to this new role, and Craig’s diverse background compliments his new role as chief HR officer.”

Hughes has played an integral role in helping transform TMNA’s business and creating an engaging team member experience. Prior to her role as chief HR officer, Hughes served as a key leader responsible for the consolidation of Toyota’s U.S. affiliate operations. In that role, she helped oversee the reorganization of the company’s business units and the company’s relocation to its Texas headquarters.

Grucza has led team member relations, compensation, staffing and recruiting, and talent development programs for Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky. In addition, he previously served as vice president of HR for Toyota’s engineering and manufacturing operations and also was a key leader responsible for the development of the company’s Texas headquarters.

About Toyota:
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Contact:
Victor Vanov
469.292.1318

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Magellan Health, Inc. Notifies Consumers of Data Security Incident

June 12, 2020

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PHOENIX, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

Notice of Security Incident

Magellan Health, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Magellan”) recently discovered a ransomware attack. We are providing notice of this incident, along with background information of the incident and steps that those affected can take.

Who Is Magellan

Magellan is a company that provides healthcare services to health plans, employers, and individuals. Magellan may have your personal information based on the services it may provide to your health plan, your employer, or to you directly.

What Happened

On April 11, 2020 we discovered that we were the target of a ransomware attack. Immediately after discovering the incident we retained a leading cybersecurity forensics firm, Mandiant, to help conduct a thorough investigation of the incident. The investigation revealed that the incident may have affected some of our customers’ members’ personal information.

We have no evidence that any personal data has been misused.

What Information Was Involved

The personal information included names and one or more of the following: treatment information, health insurance account information, member ID, other health-related information, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. In certain instances, Social Security numbers were also affected.

What Are We Doing

We immediately reported the incident to, and are working closely with, law enforcement including the FBI. To help prevent a similar incident from occurring in the future, we have implemented additional security protocols designed to protect our network, email environment, systems, and personal information.

What You Can Do

To learn about ways to protect yourself or to determine if your health plan or employer was affected, please call 888-451-6558 or visit https://www.magellanhealth.com/news/security-incident/.

For More Information

The security of your personal information is important to us and we sincerely regret that this incident occurred.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact 888-451-6558.

Media Contact: Lilly Ackley, [email protected], (860) 507-1983
Investor Contact: Joe Bogdan, [email protected], (860) 507-1910

About Magellan Health: Magellan Health, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is a leader in managing the fastest growing, most complex areas of health, including special populations, complete pharmacy benefits and other specialty areas of healthcare. Magellan supports innovative ways of accessing better health through technology, while remaining focused on the critical personal relationships that are necessary to achieve a healthy, vibrant life. Magellan’s customers include health plans and other managed care organizations, employers, labor unions, various military and governmental agencies and third-party administrators. For more information, visit MagellanHealth.com.

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Regional Mexican Success! Spanish Broadcasting System Radio Ratings Explode Across the WEST COAST; “La Raza’s”, “Mega’s” and “La Ley’s” Formats Fuel Phenomenal Growth

June 11, 2020

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Regional Mexican Success! Spanish Broadcasting System Radio Ratings Explode Across the WEST COAST; "La Raza's", "Mega's" and "La Ley's" Formats Fuel Phenomenal Growth

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (“SBS”) (OTCQX: SBSAA), the leading Minority certified, Hispanic multimedia and entertainment company in the U.S., today announced its radio stations in the West Coast scored major victories during the Nielsen Audio’s May 2020 PPM survey across top markets Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago. These successes were driven by SBS’s best-in-class programming and the strength of the company’s Regional Mexican format. Beating out all other Hispanic radio competitors in Chicago, WLEY-FM La Ley 107.9FM ranked #1, among Adults 18-49. This is a historic milestone for SBS in the Chicago market.

Los Angeles, the #1 market in America, has SBS radio stations in the top spot, with KLAX-FM 97.9FM La Raza ranked #1 station in the Hispanic market among Adults 18-49, 25-54 and 35-64 beating all market competitors.

Latinx, Los Angeles’ #1 Party Station, KXOL Mega 96.3FM always trending, ranked #1 among Adults 18-34 beating all Hispanic market competitors.

SBS’s KRZZ 93.3FM La Raza in San Francisco achieved the #1 spot among Adults 18-49 and 25-54 beating all market competition in the Hispanic market. The station’s success is driven by the popular sounds of Regional Mexican music.

Albert Rodriguez, SBS COO commented, “Our West Coast radio stations have continued to rapidly grow its listeners and serve advertisers by offering the best Regional Mexican music, the most compelling personalities and the most exciting content in the market. Congratulations to the entire SBS West Coast teams for their incredible efforts.”

“The most recent Nielsen rating results once again confirms that SBS’s radio stations are the go-to destination for content, entertainment, chart-topping regional mexican music, and information,” said Juan Carlos Hidalgo, VP of Programming, SBS West Coast. “Month after month we prove that no other media company serves the Hispanic listener with high-caliber talent and tailored content like SBS. We bring listeners together like no one else in the industry that’s a guarantee.”

SBS’s West Coast stations once again delivered more impressions among Adults 18-49 than the next four Hispanic Radio Groups- Univision, Liberman Broadcasting, Entravision Communications- combined, reaching more listeners during the May 2020 report.

The May book success was powered by major rating victories against Spanish and English-language competition in the market.

SBS Radio stations are available in LaMusica App on IOS and Android, Apple TV, Google Play, Roku, Amazon FireTV, Alexa, Android TV, Apple Watch, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Los Angeles

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-34, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-49, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 25-54, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 35-64, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Los Angeles-Metro

San Francisco

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-49, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid San Francisco-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 25-54, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid San Francisco-Metro

Chicago

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-34, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Chicago-Metro

Source: Nielsen Audio PPM May 2020, Persons 18-49, Mon-Sun 6A-Mid Chicago-Metro

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 275 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including LaMusica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Media Contact SBS:
Vladimir Gomez
VP, Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(786) 394-9000 Ext. 1144

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Sandy Piña Wins VP Joe Biden’s California 42nd Congressional District Delegate

June 11, 2020

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Sandy Piña, 42nd Congressional District Delegate

RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entrepreneur, Activist, and Philanthropist, Sandy Piña, wins for the second time the California Congressional District 42nd. Delegate election for VP Joe Biden. Sandy is a philanthropist and a highly involved community activist for the las 40 years. As a Latina entrepreneur from humble beginnings, Ms. Piña is an advocate and supporter of a variety of causes for women, children and the Latino community. Pioneering the way for professional women, in 1987 Ms. Piña became the first female Kiwanis Club member and eventual President of the East LA Kiwanis Club.

As a Latina woman, Ms. Piña is deeply committed to the advancement and enriched of those in need. Ms. Piña has witnessed first-hand the political and economic injustices a broken immigration system has inflicted on the Latino Community. She believes that although the Affordable Care Act is in need of some reform, ultimately it is important as it provides much needed healthcare to so many families who would otherwise not have access. Ms. Piña has also taken the initiative to be an advocate for increased aid and assistance to the poor, she understands that all Americans deserve equal rights and that civil rights should be upheld for all. Ms. Piña believes that families torn apart due to failed immigration policies inflict more harm on our economy then help it, and that working to expand opportunities for Americans is vital to rebuilding our unstable economy.

To join the fight and register to VOTE by clicking HERE!

Community elected official endorsements:

Nancy Pelosi for the Riverside County
Michael Bloomberg Presidential Candidate
Dolores Huerta American Labor Leader
Danny Trejo American Actor
Danny Hernandez Hollenbeck Youth Center
Family and Friends Special Thanks Veronica Duran

Ms. Piña believes that women and Latinos need to raise their voices and speak out about the important issues that matter to them. The only way the priorities and concerns of our communities will rise to the top of the national agenda is if our voices are heard.

We encourage you to join Sandy Piña in this fight for justice and elect VP Joe Biden as our President. To give to the BIDEN Campaign click HERE! #SiSePuede

Press Contacts:

	42nd Congressional District Delegate
Lea Zesati	Democratic Chicano Latino Caucus
Purple Rope Ent.	Sandy Piña, Co-Chair Region 9
[email protected]	[email protected]
	[email protected]
	(951) 688-VOTE

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2U, Inc. Announces $3 Million Scholarship Fund to Expand Access to Tech Boot Camps at 30 Top Universities Nationwide

June 11, 2020

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LANHAM, Md., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — 2U, Inc., (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in education technology, in partnership with more than 30 top non-profit universities nationwide, today announced the launch of a $3M Scholarship Fund designed to expand access to critical tech training boot camps for historically underrepresented candidates experiencing job loss or financial hardship.

Scholarships of $2,500 each will be available to Black, Latino, and Indigenous learners, as well as women, demonstrating both need and merit. These scholarships, made possible through the commitment of 2U’s partner network, can be applied to over 100 online tech boot camps, spanning fields including coding, data analytics, cybersecurity, fintech, digital marketing, and UX/UI. Participating programs include boot camps offered by Columbia Engineering, The George Washington University, Penn LPS, Rice GSCS, UNC-Chapel Hill Friday Center, UC Berkeley Extension, UCI Division of Continuing Education, UCLA Extension, Vanderbilt Engineering, and many more.

“As the economic impact of the pandemic continues to unfold, millions of people have seen their livelihoods disappear overnight, with people of color and women disproportionately affected. Many of these jobs—especially in sectors already at risk of automation—aren’t coming back,” 2U Co-Founder and CEO Christopher “Chip” Paucek said. “This scholarship fund removes barriers for workers who are traditionally underrepresented in the tech industry by increasing the affordability of top university boot camps across 2U’s network. Our partners have always made supporting diverse learners central to their boot camps, and these scholarships will put life-changing tech training within even closer reach at a time when people need it most.”

In addition to the Scholarship Fund, 2U has begun rolling out a 24-month, no-interest payment plan option for students enrolling in select boot camps across its university partner network. The payment plan further increases the affordability of tech training programs at an urgent moment for workers across the nation.

More than 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment since states across the U.S. shut down to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 95% of workers in low-income households experiencing job loss or a loss of income (Gallup). Over a third of Americans say they will need training or education to find new jobs (Strada Education Network). Tech jobs have been some of the most resilient roles in the current economic downturn, with many industries now accelerating their digital transformation, automation, and e-commerce efforts. Boot camps are seeing record levels of interest as workers look to both reskill and upskill to increase their employment opportunities.

2U acquired boot camp leader Trilogy Education in 2019. As universities closed their campuses to protect the health of students, 2U quickly helped its partners transition their boot camp programs online and trained all instructors in online teaching best practices. Career-related program elements such as tech talks by industry professionals, project demo events, and recruitment sessions by employers like Microsoft and Deloitte were reimagined in engaging online formats.

Trilogy-powered boot camps educate working adults across a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels and are available in a 12-week full-time format and part-time 18-week or 24-week formats. More than 25,000 diverse learners have graduated from these programs and thousands of organizations employ them, including 50% of Fortune 100 companies.

For more information and to apply for a scholarship with a participating university, visit trilogyed.com/students.

Participating institutions include: Arizona State University’s Continuing and Professional Education, Butler University Executive Education, Case Western Reserve University, Columbia Engineering, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering, Michigan State University College of Engineering, Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rutgers University Division of Continuing Studies, Southern Methodist University Professional and Online (SMU PRO), The George Washington University, UC Berkeley Extension, UCI Division of Continuing Education, UCLA Extension, UC San Diego Extension, UCF Division of Continuing Education, UNC-Chapel Hill William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, UNC Charlotte Continuing Education, University of Arizona’s Continuing and Professional Education, University of Connecticut School of Engineering, University College at the University of Denver, University of Kansas Professional and Continuing Education, University of Miami Division of Continuing and International Education, University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of New Hampshire Professional Development & Training, University of Oregon Continuing and Professional Education, University of Pennsylvania College of Liberal and Professional Studies, University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies, University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio School of Data Science and College of Business, University of Utah Professional Education, University of Wisconsin Extended Campus, Vanderbilt University School of Engineering and Owen School of Management, and more.

About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
Eliminating the back row in higher education is not just a metaphor—it’s our mission. For more than a decade, 2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, has been a trusted partner and brand steward of great universities. We build, deliver, and support more than 400 digital and in-person educational offerings, including graduate degrees, professional certificates, Trilogy-powered boot camps, and GetSmarter short courses. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 225,000 students and lifelong learners. To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow

About Trilogy Education
Trilogy Education, a 2U, Inc. brand (Nasdaq: TWOU), is a workforce accelerator that empowers the world’s leading universities to prepare professionals for high-growth careers in the digital economy. Trilogy’s intensive, skills-based training boot camps bridge regional talent gaps in coding, data analytics, UX/UI, cybersecurity, and fintech in more than 50 markets around the globe. Over 25,000 working adults have successfully completed Trilogy-powered boot camps, and thousands of companies—ranging from startups to the Fortune 500—employ them.

Media Contact:
Charlotte Ward
[email protected]

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U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Attack National Rankings

June 11, 2020

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WASHINGTON, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The number of U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees attacked by dogs nationwide fell to 5,803 in 2019 — more than 200 fewer than in 2018 and more than 400 fewer since 2017. Today, USPS highlights technology that helps reduce potential attacks, while releasing its annual list of cities with the most recorded dog attacks. The organization also highlights safety initiatives to help protect its employees and offers tips to pet owners as part of the Postal Service’s National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which runs Sunday, June 14, through Saturday, June 20.

“Even during these difficult times, it’s important for our customers to understand that letter carriers are still coming to homes daily and need to deliver mail safely,” said USPS Safety Awareness Program Manager Chris Johnson. “We are confident we can keep moving the trends of attacks downward, and ramping up overall awareness for everyone is the best way to do that.”

Tips and Technology

According to Johnson, technology supports carrier safety in two ways: Mobile Delivery Devices, handheld scanners used by carriers to confirm customer delivery, include a feature to indicate the presence of a dog at an individual address. And the Informed Delivery service alerts customers to mail and packages coming to their homes, allowing them to plan for the carrier’s arrival by securing dogs safely.

The Postal Service offers the following safety tips:

When a letter carrier delivers mail or packages to your front door, place your dog in a separate room and close that door before opening the front door. Dogs have been known to burst through screen doors or plate glass windows to attack visitors.
Parents should remind children and other family members not to take mail directly from letter carriers in the presence of the family pet. The dog may view the letter carrier handing mail to a family member as a threatening gesture.
If a letter carrier feels threatened by a dog, or if a dog is loose or unleashed, the owner may be asked to pick up mail at a Post Office location or another facility until the letter carrier is assured the pet has been restrained. If the dog is roaming the neighborhood, the pet owner’s neighbors also may be asked to pick up their mail at the area’s Post Office location.

2019 Dog Attack Rankings by City
A total of 5,803 USPS employees were attacked by dogs in 2019. The top 20 rankings comprise 30 cities, as some cities reported the same number of attacks:

City	State	2019
HOUSTON	TX	85
LOS ANGELES	CA	74
CHICAGO	IL	54
CLEVELAND	OH	51
DALLAS	TX	40
COLUMBUS	OH	35
PHILADELPHIA	PA	34
TOLEDO	OH	32
DENVER	CO	30
SAN DIEGO	CA	29
BALTIMORE	MD	29
LOUISVILLE	KY	28
SAN ANTONIO	TX	28
FORT WORTH	TX	27
DETROIT	MI	26
CINCINNATI	OH	26
SACRAMENTO	CA	25
KANSAS CITY	MO	25
EL PASO	TX	25
MEMPHIS	TN	24
PHOENIX	AZ	23
ST LOUIS	MO	22
ALBUQUERQUE	NM	22
LONG BEACH	CA	21
JACKSONVILLE	FL	21
INDIANAPOLIS	IN	21
CHARLOTTE	NC	21
SEATTLE	WA	21
MINNEAPOLIS	MN	20
DAYTON	OH	20

Top 10 Dog Bite States:

State	2019	2018
CA	777	794
TX	491	462
OH	378	304
IL	323	273
NY	320	339
MI	238	224
PA	237	252
FL	229	198
NJ	169	147
NC	162	169

For more data related to your area, contact your local USPS Corporate Communications professional.

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.

Contacts: Carl A. Walton
(C) 804-402-6702
[email protected]

David P. Coleman
(C) 202-425-1476
[email protected]
usps.com/news

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Victoria Navarro’s new book El dolor de los profesionales escondido como un antifaz, an enlightening read on guiding professionals cope with their struggles in life

June 11, 2020

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DELAWARE, Ohio, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book El dolor de los profesionales escondido como un antifaz was created by Victoria Navarro. Victoria is an author who currently lives in Delaware, Ohio. She hails from Puerto Rico. She is also a dedicated follower of God.

Victoria said this about his book: “In many countries of the world, many professional people have deprived themselves of their lives, they could not overcome fear, despair and depression, they were not able to seek help, they did not take into account that God is our refuge and hope. How can we trust God and give thanks for life and value it?

Sometimes we make very wrong decisions, how do we get out of them? How do we make better decisions in our lives? All is not lost, there will always be a ray of light if we trust God and ourselves. Analyze every problem that comes your way and remember that you are a human being with needs. The family is very important in the fight against pride and fear. Only then can you take off your mask, how can you not love life if it is beautiful? Every problem has a solution. Do not silence what hurts you, face reality as hard as it is, so you will transform your thoughts. Here are some steps for a life full of wellness, health and love.”

Published by Page Publishing, Victoria Navarro’s new book El dolor de los profesionales escondido como un antifaz is a helpful tool for professionals in dealing with challenges and progressing in everyday life with renewed and positive vigor and mindset.

Consumers who wish to be educated on how to tackle ordeals effectively can purchase El dolor de los profesionales escondido como un antifaz 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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Pablo A. Lam González’s new book Desde la Cruz, an engrossing novel inspired by true events of doctors struggling in a nation with inexistent liberty

June 11, 2020

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LAKELAND, Fla., June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book Desde la Cruz was created by Pablo A. Lam González. Pablo is an author and a Cuban doctor. He graduated as a general practitioner and later a specialist in orthopedic surgery.

Pablo A. Lam González said this about his book: “Based on real events, the story unfolds in a community of Cuban doctors in post-apartheid South Africa. It narrates the experiences, nostalgia, and difficulties they face in a world of freedom and democracy hitherto unknown, the pressures to which they are subjected by a government that oppresses and enslaves them as thinking goods.

In the midst of everything, the central character is involved in a casual event that will change the course of his entire life. Discovering everything behind his honorable work is rebirth; intelligence, courage, truth, honor, and hope. They will be their weapons against the absolutist power.

If for a Cuban freedom has an indescribable price, for a doctor this represents the almost unattainable chimera of his indoctrinated existence.”

Published by Page Publishing, Pablo A. Lam González’s new book Desde la Cruz is a riveting account of real-life challenges in the medical field amid the upholding of duty and oath to persevere life being convoluted by the toil of democracy’s absence and abuse of power.

Consumers who wish to witness a steadfast display of honor in a society wrecked by the pressures of harassment can purchase Desde la Cruz 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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Virgin MiamiCentral Continues To Expand Its Vision By Welcoming America’s Favorite Coffee House To The Neighborhood

June 10, 2020

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MIAMI, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Virgin MiamiCentral, the new mixed-use development located in the heart of Miami serving as a hub for all things transportation, leisure, business and Luxury Residences, welcomes the anticipated 24-hour Starbucks (the only in the area) and soon a Chick-fil-A. The popular brands will join a vibrant lineup of over 100,000 square feet of retail spanning three city blocks.

Opening Monday, June 8, the new 24-hour Starbucks located on Virgin MiamiCentral’s ground-floor retail promenade on the corner of 5th Street and 1st Avenue, is a partnership with JFC Miami, a black-owned, female-led dynamic food and beverage operator comprised of Managing Partner, Ramona D. Hall, and celebrated NBA champion and Partner, Udonis Haslem. The Starbucks store, known for offering handcrafted coffee beverages, premium teas, and delectable treats, will enhance the downtown Miami landscape as the latest addition to the burgeoning urban hub.

The licensed Starbucks store will create approximately 25 to 30 new jobs and will open with modified operations in response to COVID-19. “With unemployment at an all-time high, we [JFC Miami] feel beyond fortunate to continue to create new jobs,” said Hall, “since the opening of our first location, we have stressed the importance of job creation in the communities that our businesses are located in.”

To celebrate the opening on Monday, June 8, Starbucks at Virgin MiamiCentral Station will offer a free Grande beverage of the customer’s choice to its first 100 guests, as well as a free reusable Starbucks cup, when the store officially opens its doors. Additionally, all first responders in uniform or with proof of relevant employment ID can receive a complimentary tall drip coffee at the location during operating hours through June 30.

In terms of design, the 2,635 square foot store will offer both indoor and outdoor covered seating with elevated decor that incorporates many elements of the upscale Starbucks Reserve finishes. A specially commissioned 12-foot mural of an abstract mermaid will welcome guests while the dark espresso walls, tufted leather seating, and warm wood finishes make the location standout among Starbucks stores in South Florida.

Slated to open mid-July, the Virgin MiamiCentral Chick-fil-A location, will be one of the development’s largest restaurants, and Miami-Dade’s sixth Chick-fil-A, comprising nearly 3,000-square feet, designed to fill the daytime population’s cravings of more than 250,000 people living and working in Downtown Miami.

“With its multitude of modalities, Virgin MiamiCentral station is a global transportation hub and a catalyst for transformative development for Downtown Miami. Our retail complex is set to be a lifestyle destination with a curated set of dining and entertainment options for all. It is into this mix that welcomes a global brand name and the experienced JFC Miami team. In addition to creating local jobs, Starbucks will meet the much-needed demand of downtown residents and office workers. We at Brightline are thrilled to have Starbucks at MiamiCentral.” Said Najam Syed, Head of Asset Management for Brightline and Parkline Miami Residences.

In the wake of COVID-19, the newest Starbucks will follow the safety and health guidelines provided by Starbucks’ Corporate, the CDC, WHO, and the local government authorities. These include but are not limited to, the following:

Guests will be able to order in-store with an established customer queue and floor markings every 6 feet so they can wait in line at a safe distance
All guests must wear facial masks unless seated at a table
Tables will allow for parties up to four people (maximum of 50% capacity indoors)
All employees must wear facial coverings during shifts
Temperatures of employees will be taken before each shift

ABOUT VIRGIN MIAMICENTRAL STATION

MiamiCentral is the new hub for all things transportation, leisure and business. The transformational, transit-oriented development spans six Downtown Miami city blocks and features Brightline’s Miami Station, in addition to connectivity to Metromover, Metrorail and future Tri-Rail service. At MiamiCentral, retail and dining venues, including a food hall experience, make-up an expansive promenade surrounding two residential towers with over 800 apartments collectively known as Park-Line MiamiCentral. The monumental development, by Florida East Coast Industries, has completed its office component delivering both 3 MiamiCentral and 2 MiamiCentral, reimagining Miami’s Central Business District. Underway and opening in phases, MiamiCentral offers a first-of-its-kind lifestyle destination for transit, dining, entertainment, living and business.

About JFC Miami
JFC Management Holdings, LLC (“JFC Miami”) is a dynamic food and beverage operator headquartered in South Florida. At JFC Miami, we operate Starbucks and Einstein Bros. Bagels license stores in South Florida. We strive to maintain strong and solid relationships with the communities where we do business. We are professional, aggressive and results driven – providing the right mix of skills, brands, people and service. JFC Miami is comprised of Managing Partner, Ramona D. Hall and celebrated American basketball player and partner, Udonis Haslem. The goal of JFC Miami and its partners is to provide employment opportunities for those job seekers who are often overlooked in order to help them support their families and began to chip away at the American dream. For more information, please visit www.jfcmiami.com.

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Lisap Now Offers Over 70 Years of Beautiful Hair Innovations to the US

June 10, 2020

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TAMPA, Florida, June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Doing meaningful hair does not happen overnight. After over 70 years of providing high-quality coloring, care, and finishing hair products in Italy, Lisap is now offering its products, experience, and expertise to Stylists in the United States.

Founded in 1952 by Carlo Locatelli, Lisap’s journey began in Milan with the passionate instinct that post-war Italians wanted quality hair products. By 1960, Locatelli had developed an ultra-rich & concentrated shampoo called “Lauron,” which became a household name in Italy. By the early 1970s, Lisap had become a family business, with the next generation introducing hair coloring lines, with a focus on beautiful color for all by the 1980s.

Since that time, Lisap has grown to become the leading innovator in hair products, and now the 3rd generation drives the future of the company and the industry, by providing artistry, innovation, and education, while consistently striving to create products that are eco-healthy for both the user and the environment. These are the foundations of doing meaningful hair, and this is Lisap’s commitment – now, and in the future.

Lisap offers accessibility of Italian, high-quality hair coloring and products to American salons. With a low ammonia, 100% grey coverage color line – LK OPC, a completely ammonia-free line Absolute 3, a powerful yet gentle lightener with up to 9 levels of lightening, Light Scale, vibrant coloring in Lisaplex Filter Color, Pastel & Xtreme, and environmentally conscious Keraplant, the house is ever-expanding.

The brand holds a strong commitment to the styling community, sharing their formula for passion, based on constant innovation. As products are refined & created and new techniques are discovered, Lisap will invest in education, offering courses in the latest developments, to ensure only the most beautiful results when using their products.

The Lisap family of brands are now available in select salons in the United States, with more stylists joining their community every day – stylists who, like Lisap, like to color outside the lines and speak & breathe hair color and design. As they say at Lisap, “It happens over love. And we’ve loved hair for over 70 years.”

About Lisap

Founded in 1952, Lisap Laboratori Cosmetici S.p.A. now in its third generation is one of the leading Italian companies in the Hair Beauty sector. Innovation is the foundation of Lisap’s strategy. As proof of Lisap’s successful advanced formulas and production processes, the Company has expanded beyond Europe’s borders and is now available in the US. Please visit our website Lisap.us and social media pages: Lisap Facebook Lisap Instagram

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