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To mark the first anniversary of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce announces the arrival of a key member, the U.S. global high-tech company Data Stream Mobile Technologies, specialized in telecommunication for disaster recovery in the island
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce (USMCC) announces a U.S. global company in Puerto Rico, remembering September 20 as the first anniversary of Hurricane Maria, an unprecedented storm and its impact on the island. This has required us to take innovative approaches in assisting local governments, business and communities to be connected. Data Stream Mobile Technologies ensures to work to the highest standard to connect Puerto Rico to the rest of world in the event of an emergency.
“Planning and post-disaster reconstruction through communication should be a top priority for Puerto Rico and the private sector,” said Doug Mayorga, CEO of the USMCC. “This is a great solution for all sectors in Puerto Rico to move beyond creating structures that prioritize new tools and approaches, and, most importantly, enable the local government to better serve the people of the island.”
“We are committed to bringing our innovation to the reconstruction and recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. With this development we are assuring that the island will never lose phone or internet service,” Mr. Sean Lee, CEO of Data Stream Solution said. “Our mission for Puerto Rico is to create through technology and innovation a new kind of communication during a natural disaster or post,” said the executive.
Puerto Rico has four active traditional cellular carriers, including 3 with a 5G-licensed mobile network service operator. These companies are responsible for most of the 15,000 telecommunications cellular towers in the island that power the mobile networks used by most cell phone companies in Puerto Rico. ATT, Sprint, T-Mobile and Claro are the largest carriers by customer base, estimated at 2 million users.
The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce has organized a monthly tour called U.S. Investment Innovation Tour starting in Puerto Rico with Data Stream Mobile Technologies and which will be presented to the private and public sectors in numerous cities including Dorado, Guaynabo, Bayamon, Arecibo, Isabela, Mayaguez, Ponce, Caguas, San German, Fajardo, Ceiba, Vega Baja, Luquillo, and San Juan beginning September 18th to 22nd. This edition will be hosted by the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association.
About Data Stream Mobile Technologies: We specialize in wireless integration solutions with a full turn key wireless solution innovation to assist Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island and the Caribbean and the rest of the world in the event of natural disasters, wireless solutions that can be mobilized and deployed within 20-30 minutes at fast internet speeds, fully independent from all the major cell carriers (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Claro) if their networks are down like in the past. Using our wireless solution, you can get banks, gas stations, super markets, pharmacy and ATM’s back online within minutes.
About U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce: A business association based in Washington, D.C., founded in the year 2000 with a mission to promote economic development, investments, international cooperation and the U.S. business enterprise spirit around the world. Our priority is to reduce poverty using a new model of high tech-enabled approaches to governance that can help streamline entrenched bureaucratic processes, build greater efficiency into how local governments operate, reinvigorate the minority businesses in America and Puerto Rico by attracting new business hubs, and through improved communication and engagement with disadvantaged communities. For more information: http://www.minoritychamber.net
Contact Information or Interview:
Mr. Sean Lee– CEO
(407)-766-0225 Ft Lauderdale, Florida
(787)390-9213 / Carolina, Puerto Rico
[email protected]
The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce
Maria Loaisiga
[email protected]
1750 K Street NW Suite 300
Washington DC 20006
(202)250-0260
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SOURCE Minority Chamber of Commerce
Take 5 Campaign Supports World Suicide Prevention Day
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The members of the National Council for Suicide Prevention launched the annual Take 5 to Save Lives suicide prevention campaign in recognition and support of World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)– an annual event held on September 10. The campaign’s main tool, www.take5tosavelives.org, is a website that encourages everyone to take five minutes out of their day to complete five prevention-focused action steps.
In partnership with the World Health Organization, the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) established the first WSPD in 2003 as part of a global effort to increase awareness and highlight new research, new programs, and other important activities surrounding suicide prevention across the globe.
“The theme this year, Working Together to Prevent Suicide, highlights the importance of collaboration not only among the professionals and organizations in the field, but almost more importantly among our own personal networks of support,” said Jen Owens, the Take 5 Campaign Director. “Not one organization or one individual will solve this problem or be able to reduce the numbers of lives we lose each year to suicide. Real change takes all of us paying attention to each other, taking care of our own bodies and minds, being supportive in our daily roles as parents, caregivers, and educators, and giving our time to help and support each other through inevitable times of crisis. These are the things that will make a difference.”
The Take 5 to Save Lives campaign was designed to be shared with colleagues, friends, family, social groups, and on social media using the Take 5 Toolkit. On the website you will find flyers, the Take 5 logo, social media text and images, and more to make sharing the campaign easy and fun.
To learn more or to get involved in the Take 5 to Save Live campaign, visit www.take5tosavelives.org
Suicide is a global public health concern. The National Council for Suicide Prevention works to advance suicide prevention through leadership, advocacy, and a collective voice.
National Council Members:
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The Jason Foundation
The Jed Foundation
Samaritans USA
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
The Trevor Project
CONTACT:
Dr. Dan Reidenberg
952-946-7998
SOURCE National Council for Suicide Prevention
Legge, Parente Take Acura To GTD Victory at Laguna Seca
MONTEREY, California, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The #86 Acura NSX GT3 of Katherine Legge and Alvaro Parente came from behind – twice – to score a dominating GTD class victory Sunday at The America’s Tire 250 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
In Prototype, Dane Cameron led the first 41 laps in his Acura ARX-05 as he and Juan Pablo Montoya combined to finish third, the sixth podium finish of the season for Acura Team Penske.
Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3
After qualifying on the pole Saturday with a new lap record time, Legge fell from first to fourth when she was balked by slower traffic on a Lap 7 restart. But a race setup developed earlier in the weekend for the MSR Acura NSX GT3 provided for excellent tire wear, and Legge also stretched her fuel mileage to both regain the lead and run the first half of the two-hour, 40-minute contest before pitting and handing over the driving duties to Parente.
Parente continued to build his advantage to a 20-second margin over second place, but a slight delay during his final pit stop – due to a jammed wheel gun – saw him drop to fourth with just 30 minutes remaining. However another strong drive saw Parente close on the leaders and then regain the GTD lead in the final 10 minutes, setting the fastest GTD race lap in the process. Parente then took the checkers for his first win aboard the #86 Acura this year, and the second for Legge and the MSR team.
The #93 MSR Acura of Justin Marks and Lawson Aschenbach started 10th, but was caught up in a multi-car collision on the Lap 7 restart and was forced to retire with body and chassis damage.
With one race remaining, Acura and Legge remain second in the GTD Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ championships, respectively. Legge’s win today closes the gap to leaders Bryan Sellers and Madison Snow to just six points (303-297) while Acura remains second in the Manufacturers’ Championship with 298 points to 310 for Lamborghini.
Acura Team Penske Prototype
Starting second in the #6 Acura Team Penske ARX-05, Cameron went around the outside of pole qualifier Jordan Taylor at the green flag, and Helio Castroneves followed suit to claim second place as a full-course caution waved for a multi-car collision behind the leaders.
Cameron continued to lead until pitting on Lap 41, handing the car over to Montoya, who resumed in third. Montoya ran third throughout the middle stint as he worked to save fuel and minimize his final pit-stop time. That strategy failed to pay off, as Montoya exited the pits in third and held that position to the finish. The third-place result was the fourth podium finish of the season for Cameron and Montoya.
In the #7 Acura ARX-05, Helio Castroneves ran as high as second in his opening stint but, with just four minutes remaining, contact with a slower car for co-driver Ricky Taylor ended their race with suspension damage.
Next
The WeatherTech SportsCar Championship now takes three weeks off before resuming October 13 for the season-ending Petit Le Mans 10-hour endurance contest at Road Atlanta near Gainesville, Ga.
Social media content and video links from this weekend’s Acura Motorsports IMSA sports car action at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca are available on HPD’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD).
Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.
Quotes
Katherine Legge (driver, #86 Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3) finished first, second win of 2018, 2nd in GTD Drivers’ Championship (six points out of first) with one race remaining: “Wow, this guy [Alvaro Parente] did an amazing job. To get us back in the lead from P4 there. I thought our day was over [after a slight delay in the final pit stop, dropping the car from the GTD lead to fourth]. The whole team gave us a brilliant car. It was our race to lose, really. We had the best car and everyone on the team over-performed. We saw the other cars’ tires going off. I predicted it on about Lap 3. I told the pit box ‘they’re burning the tires off those cars, I don’t know what they’re doing!’. We were just smarter. I think we honestly deserved this one. This [win] is huge for us. That result was everything for us. We’ve closed the gap, so now it’s down to the last race. I don’t know that I’m going to be sleeping that well the next few weeks.”
Alvaro Parente (driver, #86 Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3) finished first, second win of 2018 for #86 MSR Acura: “When you’ve got such a good car like we had today, it makes life a lot easier. I think we made all the right decisions this weekend in terms of setup. Obviously, Katherine [Legge] putting it on pole and having a great run got us off to a great start. It was almost a perfect weekend. I knew we were the strongest car on track, especially as the run went on and their tires fell off much more than ours.”
Dane Cameron (driver, #6 Acura Team Penske ARX-05) finished third, sixth podium finish of 2018 for Acura Team Penske: “It was nice to lead some laps in the first stint there, but we got jumped a bit in the [pit stop] cycle, and kind of struggled a little bit there towards the end. But it is what it is; we just didn’t have quite enough today to get the win. We’ll take today’s podium and go on to Petit Le Mans [season finale], where we’ll have one more shot to get a win for the ‘Six Bunch.'”
Stephen Eriksen (Vice President and COO, Honda Performance Development) on today’s race: “First off, congratulations to Meyer Shank Racing on what turned out to be a very successful race weekend: pole, fastest race lap and the GTD win. Congratulations to Acura Team Penske for their podium finish in what was a very challenging and event-filled race. We’re looking forward to the final race of the season next month and closing out on a high note.”
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SOURCE Acura Motorsports
Discovery en Español Presents “SEPT19MBRE: RELATO DE UN SISMO”
The new original production honors the victims and heroes of one of Mexico’s most devastating earthquakes
MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A year after one of Mexico’s most tragic events, Discovery en Español premieres “SEPT19MBRE: RELATO DE UN SISMO”, a documentary featuring testimonies that portray the endless horror, strength, and solidarity of the Mexican people during one of the country’s most devastating natural disasters. The special premieres Sunday, September 16 at 10pm E/P.
The new original production highlights the value, nobility, and integrity of thousands of Mexican men and women cherished for their teamwork and humanitarian aid during this tragedy. The special shares the story of a family who witnessed the collapse of their children’s school, a survivor of a falling building in Mexico City, and the story of a man who lost one of his loved ones. The documentary also showcases the scientific approach and explains why Mexico has suffered this catastrophe.
“SEPT19MBRE: RELATO DE UN SISMO” was produced by Pacha Films in co-production with Cromática and Scopio. Michela Giorelli and Rafael Rodríguez are the executive producers for Discovery en Español and Luis del Valle is the executive producer for Pacha Films. The documentary will also be available in the “Discovery en Español GO” app. For more information, follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.
About Discovery en Español
Discovery en Español connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Español is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. It also reaches audiences across screens on the ”Discovery en Español GO”TV Everywhere app. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.
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SOURCE Discovery en Español
Barrow Receives Largest Grant in History To Seek Cure for Deadly Brain Cancer
PHOENIX, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Barrow Neurological Institute has initiated a $50 million effort, supported by the single largest research grant in the history of brain tumor research, to seek a cure for the deadliest form of brain cancer. Funding from The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation will be used to dramatically accelerate drug discovery and clinical testing for glioblastoma in the newly-formed Ivy Brain Tumor Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute.
The Ivy Center will become a cornerstone at Barrow, which conducts more brain tumor operations than any hospital in the nation, and is part of Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Already screening malignant brain tumor patients from around the world, the new Center will ultimately mean that every patient, regardless of diagnosis or state of the tumor, will have the individualized option for an experimental therapy.
“This grant will fast track discovery and offer support and hope to those battling glioblastoma and other malignant brain tumors,” says Nader Sanai, MD, director of neurosurgical oncology. Dr. Sanai is an internationally renowned pioneer in glioblastoma research and will head the new Center. “The formation of the Ivy Brain Tumor Center will propel our singular research strategy to a new level of personalized medicine as we put a laser focus on discovering a cure,” he said. “The Ivy Foundation’s commitment is a true gift of hope.”
Catherine Ivy, president of The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation, said the Center’s ultimate goal is to cure brain cancer. “The more we discover, the more we can do to help patients and their families. Our Foundation has partnered with renowned medical and research programs throughout the United States and even internationally,” she said. “After years of assessment, we have decided to invest in the Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow. We think Barrow and the new Ivy Brain Tumor Center are our best bet. “
More than 138,000 Americans currently are living with a malignant brain tumor and more than nine out of 10 diagnosed with glioblastoma die within five years. Market forces and a string of high-profile clinical trial failures have led pharmaceutical firms to de-prioritize malignant brain tumor patients. Between 1998 and 2014, 78 investigational brain tumor drugs entered advanced clinical trial evaluation and 75 failed.
This lack of new drugs led Dr. Sanai in 2016 to launch a bold approach to treat glioblastoma with Barrow’s ‘Phase 0’ trials. In a Phase 0 trial, a patient receives a small dose of an experimental drug the day before surgery. During the operation, surgeons collect the patient’s samples and a team of scientists immediately test for the effectiveness of the drug. Results are available in days and, if the trial drug proves to be active, the patient goes on to receive aggressive treatment with higher doses. This approach is a unique form of personalized medicine and the first of its kind for brain tumor patients.
Prior to Barrow’s daring expansion into Phase 0 trialing, complex studies like this were only attempted at the National Institutes of Health. Now, Barrow is leading a national movement to rapidly identify new drugs that will save lives. “Phase 0 trials are the quickest route to identify individualized strategies for treating glioblastoma and our approach demands only a fraction of the time and costs associated with traditional drug research and development,” says Dr. Sanai. “With the Ivy Foundation’s grant and the Barrow’s expertise in Phase 0 trialing, we believe glioblastoma will meet its match.”
The Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., is the largest non-governmental funding mechanism of brain tumor research in the world, having committed more than $123 million to patient-focused research on gliomas, a type of tumor that occurs in the brain and spinal cord. Ivy became involved in brain tumor research when her husband, Ben, lost his battle with glioblastoma in 2005.
“Thanks to the Ivy Foundation’s inspiring commitment, the Barrow Neurological Institute has established the Ivy Brain Tumor Center, a 20,000 square foot state-of-the art facility that provides Dr. Sanai and his team of scientists and clinician specialists with state-of-the-art resources to focus on accelerated patient trials and save lives,” said Katie Cobb, President of the Barrow Neurological Foundation.
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SOURCE Barrow Neurological Institute
CRC Industries Partners with NAPA AUTO PARTS to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CRC Industries is partnering with NAPA AUTO PARTS to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (IFHF), a not-for-profit organization that serves United States military personnel suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). IFHF builds world-class treatment centers that provide the best TBI and PTS care, helping servicemen and women to continue to serve on Active Duty and enjoy a productive life. Since 2000, IFHF has raised over $200 million for facilities, programs and financial support benefiting the United States military community.
CRC is providing consumers the opportunity to support the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund when they purchase select popular CRC products, including #1 selling CRC BRAKLEEN® Brake Parts Cleaner, at participating NAPA AUTO PARTS stores. CRC will donate a portion of its sales during the months of September and October to IFHF. Consumers should look for the military-themed CRC product displays in stores and special product promotions benefiting IFHF at NAPAonline.com.
NAPA AUTO PARTS has been a major contributor to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund since 2012. “NAPA has a very large military family, including our employees and our customers who have served or are actively serving in the armed forces,” said Dan Askey, president of NAPA AUTO PARTS. “One of our top priorities is ensuring this family has the support it deserves.”
Scott Grey, president of CRC Industries, said “We at CRC are extremely grateful for the sacrifices made by the men and women who serve our country. We are honored to make this financial contribution to IFHF through our partnership with NAPA.”
CRC will also donate $100 for each CRC SmartWasher® Bioremediating Parts Washing System kit sold through NAPA AUTO PARTS between September 1 and December 31, 2018.
About NAPA AUTO PARTS:
NAPA (NAPAonline.com) was founded in 1925 to meet America’s growing need for an auto parts distribution system. Today NAPA has grown to more than 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS stores, 57 distribution centers with more than 500,000 parts and accessories for automotive and industrial applications.
About CRC Industries:
CRC Industries, Inc. (crcindustries.com) is a global leader in the production of specialty chemicals for the do-it-yourselfer and maintenance professional, serving the automotive, industrial, electrical, marine, heavy truck, hardware and aviation markets.
CRC trademarked brands include: CRC®, SmartWasher®, K&W®, Sta-Lube®, Marykate® and Weld-Aid®.
SOURCE CRC Industries, Inc.
SOMOSTV’s toddler and preschooler pay television channel “Semillitas” Available in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panamá
MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Semillitas”, a channel for toddlers and preschoolers owned by SOMOSTV, was launched in Central America through the PAY TV provider Claro, a communications company owned by América Móvil. As of August 15th, “Semillitas”, focused in educating and entertaining children from 0 to 5 years of age, reaches the homes of viewers in Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama. The channels’ programing, featuring recognized animation in a unique, commercial free on-air package, is designed to provide a healthy and violence-free atmosphere, supporting parents in teaching basic social skills and knowledge and preserving cultural roots at a fundamental age.
“The presence of ‘Semillitas’ in Claro Central America represents a very important step for our channel” – said Luis Villanueva, President and CEO of SOMOSTV- “we are happy to reach more homes and further our mission of supporting the education and healthy entertainment of children. With this expansion and our growth in the United States, we have achieved a successful presence in a very competitive segment.” The channel addresses important parent’s concerns, since today’s content abundance in media increases the danger of exposing children to inappropriate content at an age when they don’t have a clear distinction between fantasy and reality.
“Semillitas” has a collection of carefully selected animation highly evaluated by organizations specialized in children’s entertainment. “Semillitas” includes original productions aimed at preserving Latino family values. The “in-house” content values friendship, teamwork and respect for the elderly, just to name some examples. The channel’s programming features cutting-edge animation such as “Angelina Ballerina,” “Bob the Builder,” “Mecanimals,” “Bali,” “Chloe’s Closet,” “The Adventures of Paddington Bear,” “Brainy Baby,” “Bo on the Go,” “Kit and Kate” and many others.
“Semillitas” is very successful in cable, satellite, and telecommunications companies in the United States, Puerto Rico, Panama and other countries. The signal has grown in a segment along prestigious multinational brands, demonstrating its quality and ability to compete in the marketplace. The channel’s programming is licensed for distribution in all platforms and electronic devices (“TV Everywhere”) including as well content to be enjoyed ‘On Demand.’ If you are interested in learning more about this great channel visit www.semillitas.tv and www.facebook.com/CanalSemillitas.
About Semillitas: “Semillitas” is a Pay TV channel targeting toddlers and preschoolers that programs Spanish language animation, 24 hours a day, produced and distributed by SOMOSTV LLC. SOMOSTV LLC is a company devoted to the development and promotion of Pay TV products in the US Hispanic market, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean through the launch of TV channels in all platforms with technical and creative excellence.
Contact: José Antonio Espinal, [email protected], 786-220-0273
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