Ultra Macho’s Biographical Series follows NBA’s Francisco Oberto

December 10, 2018

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ultra Macho, Olympusat’s HD channel that features the best series, Mexican wrestling, extreme sports, automobile series and late-night adult programming, announced the network premiere of Lado Oberto, a fun, informative and biographical show hosted by the NBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Fabricio Oberto.

Starting Dec. 12, every Wednesday at 5 p.m. EST, the former NBA player and member of the senior Argentina national basketball team Fabricio Oberto will take over Ultra Macho. Lado Oberto follows Fabricio as he travels across Latin America, Europe and the United States meeting with some of the sports legends, artist and musicians he met throughout his illustrious career. Big names, including Diego Maradona, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, Gregg Popovich, Eva Longoria and Gustavo Santaolalla are some of the renowned celebrities featured on the show.

“We are excited to end the year with the network premiere of Lado Oberto on Ultra Macho. Fabricio Oberto enjoyed a very successful career playing in some of the world’s most competitive basketball leagues and tournaments, meeting a lot of people and gathering great stories along the way,” said Jesús Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “Each interview highlights his story, as he and his guests share their journey through life and the experiences that bond them together.”

Directed by Diego Peralta, Lado Oberto is comprised of 13 episodes; the final episode is scheduled to premiere March 6.

Ultra Macho is currently available on Charter Spectrum, Hotwire Communications, Verizon FiOS, and VEMOX™.

For more information on Ultra Macho’s programming, including tune-in dates and times, please visit ultramachotv.com and vemox.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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Gran Cine to Premiere the Environmental Film Cenizas del Cielo

December 10, 2018

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gran Cine, Olympusat’s commercial-free contemporary Spanish-language network offering a wide range of originally produced and recently released blockbusters from Spain and Latin America, announced the network premiere of Cenizas del Cielo, a critically-acclaimed Spanish drama that follows the story of a peculiar group of individuals living near a nuclear power plant.

Premiering on Dec. 12 at 10 p.m. EST, Cenizas del Cielo follows Paul, who is forced to find a place to stay after his camper breaks down near Asturias, Spain. Along the way, he meets all sorts of people, all dealing in one way or another with the reality of living near a nuclear plant. Despite the plant being the largest employer in town, it faces a lot of criticism and opposition from a substantial part of the community.

During his stay, Paul befriends Federico, who believes that the nuclear plant will close its doors due to the Kyoto agreement. Federico shows Paul what it really means to be part of the community, introducing him to a variety of residents, including a loving mother of two, a couple that can’t have children, a retired miner obsessed with golf and a struggling fisherman. Getting to know the people and their challenges motivates Paul to get involved in Federico’s fight against the plant.

“This December, we are celebrating the end of the year by showcasing an award-winning drama that talks about the fragility of our ecosystems,” stated Jesús Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “Cenizas del Cielo encourages a healthy debate about the positive and negative effects of nuclear power plants as it analyses the different perspectives and points of view of multiple characters.”

Directed by José Antonio Quirós, Cenizas del Cielo features a talented cast led by Gary Piquer, Celso Bugallo, Clara Segura and Beatriz Rico. Praised by critics, the film participated in numerous award ceremonies and international films festivals, including the GOYA awards and the Tokyo International Film Festival where it won the Earth Grand Prix award.

Gran Cine is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Liberty, RCN, Verizon FiOS and VEMOX™.

For more information on Gran Cine’s programming, including tune in dates and times, please visit grancine.tv and vemox.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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(Español) La reconocida periodista Natalia Cruz estrena “Esta es tu Casa” por MegaTV

December 7, 2018

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La reconocida periodista Natalia Cruz estrena “Esta es tu Casa” por MegaTV

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Marin County Residents Rally In Defense of California Values

December 7, 2018

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Board of Supervisors Holds TRUTH Act Community Forum to Examine Local Law Enforcement Agencies’ Entanglements with Federal Immigration Authorities

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos, a coalition focused on ending deportations of Marin residents and curtailing local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), held a community rally prior to a standing room only Board of Supervisors TRUTH Act Community Forum.

“We recognize the humanity and value of every person who calls Marin their home,” said ICE Out of Marin co-chair, Lisa Bennett. “Sheriff Doyle’s actions to support ICE are out of step with Marin’s values, and as our elected representative we expect him to ensure the freedom and true safety of every person in our community.”

More than 25 Marin organizations joined with ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos, a grassroots coalition of immigrant justice advocates, to request that Marin County Sheriff Robert Doyle cease collaborating with ICE. Sheriff Doyle has transferred 133 people to ICE since 2017. These people are taken directly into ICE custody without ever being released from the secure areas of the jail, which has produced a growing community concern over the impact on the safety and well-being of Marin residents.

Speaking for ICE Out of Marin, Laura Eberly of YWCA San Francisco & Marin called on Sheriff Doyle to immediately end the practices of publicizing personal information of those in the jail’s custody, responding to ICE requests for such information, and, most importantly, providing ICE access to the jail and facilitating direct transfers of custody to ICE. Of 41 community members testifying, all but one asked Sheriff Doyle to cease all cooperation with ICE, and many shared deeply personal testimony about the devastating impacts of deportation.

Despite Sheriff Doyle’s protestations that “exchanges” in the jail’s booking area do not constitute transfers under SB 54, Supervisor Damon Connolly did not parse semantics. “I don’t want to see our local officials assist in enforcing a dysfunctional immigration policy for the federal government,” he said in closing remarks. “I would like to see further policy change. The warm handoff of a person to ICE in the booking area before the person is released has the effect of an in-custody transfer, in my view…. ICE should conduct its business outside the jurisdiction of the Sheriff, without any help from the Sheriff’s office.”

Advocates also called on the Board of Supervisors to take a more proactive approach to oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, based on their vocal support last year for SB 54, the California Values Act that provides sanctuary protections by prohibiting local law enforcement collaboration with ICE. ICE Out of Marin asked the Board of Supervisors to:
1) Set a goal of ending all deportations from Marin,
2) Establish community oversight of the Sheriff’s office,
3) Host quarterly updates on all local cooperation with ICE,
4) Include immigrant justice in the County’s Equity Plan.

ICE Out of Marin plans to follow up with Sheriff Doyle and the Board of Supervisors in January to determine next steps on ending local law enforcement’s facilitation of deportation in Marin.

For more information, please contact Lisa Bennett, 415 272-4927 or visit
http://www.iceoutofmarin.org.
A video of the complete hearing is archived here:
http://marin.granicus.com/player/clip/9319?view_id=33

Organizations that called for the TRUTH Act Forum:

ICE OUT OF MARIN
A Grassroots Coalition
Lisa Bennett Chair
Email [email protected]
Phone (415) 272-4927

ABRIENDO CAMINOS: West Marin Latino Leadership
Socorro Romo
Maria Niggle
Program Co-Directors
(707) 364-3294
[email protected]

CANAL ALLIANCE
Omar Carrera
Executive Director
(415) 306-0423

MULTICULTURAL CENTER OF MARIN
Douglas Mundo
Founder – Executive Director
(415) 526-2486 x302
[email protected]

THE MARIN ASIAN ADVOCACY PROJECT
Vinh Lu
Project Director
(415) 847-2747
[email protected]

CIYJA – California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance
Yadira Sanchez
Northern California Regional Coordinator
[email protected]

ILRC – Immigrant Legal Resource Center
Grisel Ruiz
Staff Attorney
415-255-9499 ext. 474
[email protected]

Additional Organizations Supporting the Forum:

10,000 Degrees
ACLU Marin County chapter
African Human Rights Commission
Alcohol Justice
Building Bridges San Rafael
Community Congregational Church of Tiburon
Fair Housing Advocates Northern CA
Fairfax People Power
First Presbyterian San Rafael
Indivisible Marin
Indivisible Sausalito
League of Women Voters
Main Street Moms, Point Reyes
Marin County People Power
Marin Interfaith Council
Marin Peace & Justice Coalition
Marin Rapid Response Network
MV-CAN
¡Presente! Affinity Group
San Rafael Building Bridges
Sanctuary Marin
Sleepy Hollow Presbyterian Church
St. Johns, Ross
SURJ Marin
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin
United Marin Rising
West Marin Community Services
West Marin Standing Together Immigration Committee
Youth Leadership Institute
YWCA San Francisco & Marin
Zen Center/Green Gulch

CONTACT Lisa Bennett,
ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos
415 272-4927 — [email protected]

Juan Prieto,
California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance
510 414-0953 — [email protected]

SOURCE ICE Out of Marin y Justicia Para Todos

“Calatón” fundraiser to cover training for over 400 young Hispanics

December 7, 2018

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MIAMI, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Calatón,” the second solidarity marathon organized by the Ismael Cala Foundation (FIC), raised enough funds to guarantee access to education and training in the area of emotional intelligence for 420 young people in vulnerable circumstances.

“In each young beneficiary, we see a potential leader in development. We are convinced that by investing in their education and offering tools to help develop their emotional intelligence, we will be changing their present and their future, as well as that of their environment,” said Ismael Cala, FIC President.

The life strategist, social activist and communicator added: “I want to express my gratitude for the generosity of all those who have contributed. We have a challenge and a commitment to help young Hispanics who live in vulnerable circumstances in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean.”

Cala also thanked the influencers and volunteers who supported the “Calaton” cause, among them Erika Ender, Adriana Martin, Samar Yorde, Valentina Tamayo, Karen Paba, Michelle Posada, Angelica Camacho, Isabel Acevedo, Roxana García, Cecilia Ramírez Harris, and Alejandro Tremola.

Since 2017, the Ismael Cala Foundation has helped more than 5,200 children, adolescents and young people, with the support of 19 social development organizations in 12 countries in Latin America.

Its three core projects are: The Social Development Organizations Strengthening Program, the C.A.L.A. Academic Centers for Leadership in Action Program, and the Scholarship Channel Program for youth education and training.

Recently, the FIC launched the “No Child Without a Toy” Christmas campaign, to benefit children in Guatemala, El Salvador and Venezuela, with the support of the Cala Speakers and World Vision organizations, and Agencia VMLY&R.

ABOUT THE ISMAEL CALA FOUNDATION
The Ismael Cala Foundation (FIC) is a non-profit organization headed by Ismael Cala, which seeks to impact communities in Latin America and the Caribbean by training its youth in leadership and entrepreneurship; strengthening social development organizations that serve children and adolescents with cognitive disabilities, and connecting young people with our partners to promote their education and training through scholarships.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA
A life and business strategist, Ismael Cala hosted the CNN en Español primetime show CALA for five and a half years. A businessman and social entrepreneur, he is the author of eight best-sellers on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including “El poder de escuchar” (The Power of Listening) and “El analfabeto emocional” (The Emotional Illiterate). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969 and holds a degree in Art History from Universidad de Oriente. He co-authored “Beat the Curve” with Brian Tracy. Cala graduated from the School of Communications at York University in Toronto and has a diploma in Television Production from Seneca College. He is the President and founder of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

SOURCE Cala Enterprises

Boss Revolution Celebrates The Holiday Season

December 7, 2018

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NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) announced today that BOSS Revolution, its flagship brand for international prepaid calling, mobile top-up and money transfer services, will offer special promotions on international calling during the holiday season and free photos with Santa Claus at BOSS Revolution retailers around the country.

BOSS Revolution’s special holiday promotions make it more affordable than ever to bring family and loved ones living outside the United States closer:

Upon joining BOSS Revolution any weekend in December, new customers will receive $2 of free calling.
BOSS Revolution Club members will get an additional 10% bonus when recharging $5 or more (up to $100) on December 24^th and 31^st. Mobile app customers will also get an extra 10% on those two days.

To help families celebrate the holiday season, select BOSS Revolution retailers will host photo sessions with Santa on Saturday, December 15^th or Sunday, December 16^th. BOSS Revolution customers can meet Santa and have their free picture taken with him, and then share this moment on their social networks directly from the photo booth using the hashtag #BossSantaDay.

“We are very excited to be part of our customers’ Christmas celebrations and to offer families the opportunity to get their picture with Santa,” said Jessica Poverene, Vice President of Marketing for BOSS Revolution. “These sessions can be expensive especially when families are saving to buy presents for their children, family and friends. As part of our ongoing support to the community, we are offering these visits and pictures with Santa completely free, so that everyone can have a family picture during this holiday season.”

The free photo sessions with Santa will be offered at select BOSS Revolution retailers in the following states: New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, California, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Texas (Dallas and Houston). Please visit the http://www.promobr.com/ for participating store locations, dates and times.

BOSS Revolution services are available at more than 40,000 retailers, through the BOSS Revolution Calling and BOSS Revolution Money apps (available free on iTunes and Google Play) and through the BOSS Revolution website www.bossrevolution.com. Follow BOSS Revolution on Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT IDT:
IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) provides communications and payment services to individuals and businesses primarily through its flagship Boss Revolution® and net2phone® brands. IDT’s wholesale carrier services business is a leading global carrier of international long-distance calls. For more information on IDT, visit www.idt.net.

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“Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years Of Genius” Coming To Denver

December 7, 2018

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DENVER, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Inventor, artist, scientist, anatomist, engineer, architect, sculptor, philosopher. Although Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519, his influence has endured. His extraordinary legacy comes to life in the exhibition “Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius,” opening at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on March 1, 2019. The exhibition is presented in Denver by the Sturm Family Foundation.

The experience shows why the ultimate Renaissance man remains an inspiration for the ages. Museum guests will be introduced to Leonardo through replicas of his codices that were carefully re-created in Italy. These famous books of notes and sketches remain the primary insight to his genius. The organizers of the exhibition, Grande Exhibitions of Australia, in collaboration with Italian artisans, built some of Leonardo’s inventions using his detailed concepts.

As guests examine more than 70 models, they will see how Leonardo’s fundamental scientific and artistic principles continue to impact the world today. Leonardo’s inspiration laid the groundwork for many machines and devices, including the helicopter, airplane, automobile, submarine, parachute, SCUBA gear and military tank.

Leonardo had a passion for understanding the human body and incorporating his insights into his drawings and paintings. The exhibition features prints of Leonardo’s artwork and the exclusive “Secrets of Mona Lisa,” an analysis of the iconic painting conducted at the Louvre by scientific engineer and photographer Pascal Cotte. The display includes unique super-magnified examinations and the only 360-degree replica ever made of Mona Lisa.

Guests will also be immersed in Leonardo’s works through a multisensory cinematic experience using Grande Exhibitions’ state-of-the-art SENSORY4 technology. High-definition motion graphics and surround sound, combined with authentic photography and video footage, saturate the gallery in a breathtaking display of the codices, computer-generated imagery, and art. In addition, guests can test a Leonardo-inspired catapult and create their own codex page with a self-portrait or still life. The Museum’s historical enactors will also be on hand, to present characters who bring a personal perspective to the story of Leonardo.

Timed tickets will be required and advance reservations strongly encouraged. Public tickets go on sale Feb. 4, 2019 at dmns.org/davinci or 303.370.6000.

The experience has been developed by Grande Exhibitions and Pascal Cotte.

Media contact:
Maura O’Neal
Media Relations Manager
[email protected], 303.370.6407

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Rio And Soul Named Best Buy Winners By Consumer Guide Automotive

December 6, 2018

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Rio and Soul Named Best Buy Winners by Consumer Guide Automotive

IRVINE, California, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce that the Rio and Soul have been named 2019 Consumer Guide^® Automotive Best Buy Award winners.

“Kia’s two 2019 Best Buy Awards demonstrate the brand’s ability to build high-value vehicles that offer car buyers levels of comfort and refinement that are generally found in more-expensive offerings,” says Tom Appel, Publisher, Consumer Guide^® Automotive. “The Kia Soul earns our Best Buy honors primarily for its excellent passenger and cargo accommodations and its value pricing and the Kia Rio warrants our Best Buy honors for its impressive value and refinement for the price. Rio is one of the best-riding and quietest vehicles in its class.”

According to Appel, Consumer Guide editors log more than 100,000 miles every year evaluating vehicles and use objective criteria such as price, features, performance, accommodations, fuel economy, reliability records, and resale value, to assess each vehicle in real-world driving experiences.

“It’s always rewarding for Kia and its employees when any of our vehicles receives an award,” says Orth Hedrick, executive director of Car Planning and Telematics, KMA. “But it’s doubly gratifying when it’s two vehicles, this time Rio and Soul, and even better when we’re recognized by a respected publication like Consumer Guide.”

For more information on the award, visit http://consumerguide.com/best-buys/2019-kia-rio/ and http://consumerguide.com/best-buys/2019-kia-soul/

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts

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Alma Emprendedora Magazine Hosted a Successful Soirée for Women Entrepreneurs in NYC

December 6, 2018

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Gino Ginocchio, Natacha Ginocchio, Angela Garcia-Moreno and Waldo Tejada at the "Pitch your Story" Happy Hour and Networking Soirée at the Room Mate Grace Hotel in New York City.

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In the chic Room Mate Grace Hotel in New York City, women entrepreneurs had a night to themselves. A group of thriving women had the opportunity to pitch their stories in an intimate but glamorous networking event organized by Alma Emprendedora Magazine.

Natacha Ginocchio, the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, took the main stage and spoke about the core value of the magazine. Ever since Alma Emprendedora was created four years ago, its main goal has been to inspire and empower the entrepreneur women around the world to succeed in a variety of aspects of her life. The magazine features inspiring stories about powerful women, but it also talks about health, beauty, fashion, travel and other important topics for women.

Between loud laughs, cocktails and cheese, recognized business women Deyanira Martínez, author and content creator, and other personalities were able to share helpful advice.

“Soirées like this one will continue in areas like New Jersey, Brooklyn and Westchester,” said Natacha Ginocchio. “Because there are lots of successful women that are doing so much, and they just can’t go unnoticed. We simply need to go to them,” she added.

It was an event where attendees left with a thing or two in a night to remember.

Special thanks to Enjoy Cuba for making the night possible, and to the Room Mate Grace Hotel for hosting such a magnificent night.

To view images from the event visit Alma Emprendedora Facebook Page.

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SOURCE Alma Emprendedora Magazine

(Español) La CPSC y el NIST se asocian para mostrar los peligros al decorar en esta temporada de fiestas

December 6, 2018

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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