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MoneyGram Foundation and Simon Says Give Break Guinness World Record
BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer and payment services company, is excited to announce that the MoneyGram Foundation and U.S.-based, nonprofit organization Simon Says Give®, have set a new Guinness World Record for stuffing the most backpacks with school supplies in eight hours! More than 1,000 volunteers stuffed 8,000 backpacks during the Simon Says Give High Five for Supplies® event at Mall of America. The backpacks will be given to children in need in Minnesota.
The event was made possible through a $50,000 grant from the MoneyGram Foundation to the Simon Says Give organization.
“The MoneyGram Foundation is honored to support children’s education by funding the tools students need to learn and succeed in the classroom,” said Joann Chatfield, MoneyGram International’s chief marketing officer.
Minnesota-based employees of MoneyGram also supported the initiative by volunteering and holding a donation drive for new school supplies prior to the event.
This is the second installment of the MoneyGram Foundation’s worldwide event series aimed at supporting children’s education while engaging MoneyGram employees through opportunities to participate and give back in the communities where they live and work.
About MoneyGram Foundation
MoneyGram established the MoneyGram Foundation in 2012 to help children around the world gain access to educational facilities and learning resources. Its mission is firmly rooted in the belief that education is at the heart of better economic opportunities, healthier families and individual freedom and empowerment. The MoneyGram Foundation is focused on inspiring minds and improving lives and grants funds to deserving organizations with this mission in mind. To learn more, please visit moneygramfoundation.org or connect with us on Facebook.
About Simon Says Give
Simon Says Give is a nonprofit founded by Mandi Simon when she was 8-years old. We support Kids Celebrating Kids in four ways: Birthday Celebrations for kids in need, Youth Leadership opportunities, Chapter Passion Projects and our annual High Five for Supplies drive. Simon Says Give has had a direct impact on over 125,000 kids, and our goal is to impact 2 million by 2022. We could not make this happen if it wasn’t for our donors and strategic partners. To learn more, please visit our website SimonSaysGive.org or connect with us on Facebook.
About Guinness World Records
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) is the global authority on record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the iconic annual Guinness World Records books have sold over 141 million copies in 21 languages and in more than 100 countries. Additionally, the Guinness World Records: Gamer’s Edition, first published in 2007, has sold more than 4 million copies to date.
Guinness World Records’ worldwide television programs reach over 750 million viewers annually and more than 2.7 million people subscribe to the GWR YouTube channel, which enjoys more than 264 million views per year. The GWR website receives over 19.8 million visitors annually, and we have over 14.3 million fans on Facebook.
The Guinness World Records commercial sales division provides customized consultancy services for some of the world’s top brands and agencies to help place record breaking at the heart of their marketing campaigns, employee-engagement programs, and live and experiential events.
About Mall of America
Mall of America has earned a national reputation for entertaining guests. From musical acts to celebrity book signings to fashion shows, Mall of America is the Hollywood of the Midwest. Mall of America is one of the top tourist destinations in the country as well as one of the most recognizable brands. To learn more, please visit MallofAmerica.com or connect with us on Facebook.
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Alcohol Justice Reports Senator Wiener Targets Riverside County for 4 a.m. Late Night Party Zones
SAN RAFAEL, California, Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), and Alcohol Justice, are questioning the logic of Senator Scott Wiener’s rush to add additional Riverside County cities to his floundering 4 a.m. bar bill – SB 905. Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Coachella were recently amended into his bill to make them “pilot cities” for Wiener’s dangerous late night drinking experiment. It should be noted that Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia was suspiciously the deciding “yes” vote to move SB 905 out the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee. The bill is currently in the “Suspense” file in Assembly Appropriations Committee. It was in this committee last year that Wieners first attempt to push a later last call bill failed.
“Senator Scott Wiener is desperate for additional support on his second attempt to extend last call,” stated Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO of Alcohol Justice. “The sting of failing last year to push bar times to 4 a.m. is driving his devious strategy this year. Riverside County is now in his sites to experiment with noisy and dangerous early morning drinking with the acquiescence of mayors in Coachella, Palm Springs and Cathedral City.” Livingston added: “Cities like Palm Desert and La Quinta will suffer DUIs and deaths from patrons, bar-hopping to the later last call cities.”
SB 905 would launch a dangerous nine-city, five-year experiment that would expose over 76% of California’s population to increased alcohol-related harm. The state currently suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths and $34 billion in costs annually. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reported recently that fatal DUI is a chronic, worsening problem for the state. Between 2014 and 2016, alcohol-related crash deaths rose 21%. That number can only go up with two additional hours of alcohol consumption. Thus, the only benefit of selling alcohol between 2 and 4 a.m. will be greater profits to bar, restaurant, and club owners in the party zones the bill will create. While the public and all levels of government will be forced to continue to cover the costs of mitigating the harms that follow.
Earlier this week at a press event in Los Angeles, opponents to the bill were adamant about stopping the measure. “Today we are here to speak with a loud, collective voice that residents of Los Angeles WILL NOT be lab rats in Senator Scott Wiener’s 4 a.m. bar bill experiment,” stated Kurtwood Smith, Actor and Activist. “And neither will the residents of the 8 other cities and surrounding “splash zones” throughout the state that this bill threatens. Only a dumba** would value nightlife over all life and vote YES for this bill. California does not need Wiener’s dangerous nine-city, five-year experiment,” he added.
There is clear and compelling data that Wiener has consistently ignored or dismissed from a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) task force led by Jonathan Fielding, M.D., M.P.H., M.A., M.B.A, Distinguished Professor UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. The U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force found in a peer-reviewed, global meta-analysis that every 2-hour increase in last-call times results in greater vehicle crash injuries and E.R. admissions. (Hahn et al., 2010) Dr. Fielding stated, “…I have no reason to believe that an increase in hours of sale anywhere in the U.S. would have different results.”
“SB 905 is not good for Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Francisco County, Sacramento County or any of California’s 58 counties,” said Livingston. “It promises greater revenue through greater alcohol sales, but you can’t have the revenue without more noise, more drunkenness, more street fighting and more drunk driving. That extra two hours will produce extra money for the businesses at the expense of the community.”
The bill’s author continues to mischaracterize SB 905 as a “local control” measure. But there is consensus among opponents that there is no such thing as local control in alcohol policy and that the harm from one city’s decision to change last-call times will “splash” over to every surrounding community. SB 905, like the three previous failed 4 a.m. bar bills over the past 15 years, will spread alcohol overconsumption, loss of life, injury, and nuisance across the state.
“It’s not just about DUIs,” added Livingston. “New studies show that the annual number of 25-to 34-year-olds who died from alcohol-related liver disease nearly tripled between 1999 and 2016. Liver disease at such a young age is the result of heavy and frequent alcohol consumption. Extending last call to 4 a.m. will help more young people die from harmful consumption.”
The bill now heads to the Assembly floor. There is no language in SB 905 for additional funding for a true “pilot study”, or for a definitive source of revenue for local enforcement or emergency services to deal with projected increases in alcohol-related violence and traffic crashes after 4 a.m. However, between 2016 and 2018, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia received over $50,000 in contributions from alcohol-related companies.
For More Information go to: https://alcoholpolicyalliance.org/ or https://alcoholjustice.org/
Take Action here: https://alcoholjustice.org/stop-4am to tell the Assembly Appropriations Committee to STOP SB 905.
CONTACT:
Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336
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San Antonio Celebrates Día de Los Muertos Like No Other City in the U.S.
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When it comes to Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, there’s no place in the United States that observes this traditionally Mexican holiday quite like San Antonio. This year, as the city celebrates its Tricentennial anniversary, there will be more than 20 unique events from October 20 through November 3 — more than any other city in Texas, and likely any other city in the country.
Mexican roots run deep in San Antonio (which is a previous colonial capital of New Spain and state capital of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas). The city is a three-hour drive from the U.S.-Mexico border, and more than 60 percent of the city’s population is of Mexican descent. This cultural heritage is evident through San Antonio’s unwavering celebratory spirit — the city hosts a seemingly endless roster of festivals and events each year, including the 10-day-long Fiesta San Antonio in April — and also is distinctly felt when it comes to Día de Los Muertos.
This year’s events run the gamut, from small gatherings with traditional altars and face painting to multiple-day festivals featuring live music, stilt walkers, Mexican cuisine and festive parades. In addition to official celebrations, restaurants and cafes across San Antonio will showcase altars, customary décor and fresh-baked pan de muerto, a popular type of sweet bread that is also used as an offering to loved ones who have passed. This collective spirit offers an unforgettable way to experience the city, as well as to gain insight into this unique, historic holiday which views death with lightness and humor rather than fear. Most events are family friendly, allowing children to learn about the rich traditions of the holiday, helping it continue for generations to come.
For a calendar of events, visit here.
For more information, please visit: www.visitsanantonio.com
About Visit San Antonio:
Visit San Antonio is a 501(c)6, and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. San Antonio welcomes 20.9 million overnight leisure visitors annually. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $13.6 billion into the local economy and employing more than 130,000. More information about Visit San Antonio can be found at visitsanantonio.com.
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AT&T Invests More Than $275 Million Over 3-Year Period to Boost Local Networks in Puerto Rico
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — At AT&T1, we’ve invested more than $275 million in our Puerto Rico wireless and wired networks during 2015-2017. These investments boost reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. They also improve critical services that support public safety and first responders.
In 2017, AT&T made more than 560 wireless network upgrades in Puerto Rico. Notable network enhancements included:
- More than 500 network capacity upgrades
- New cell site construction
- Nearly a dozen in-building coverage projects
Also in 2017, AT&T spent more than $600 million on recovery efforts and service credits across all natural disasters affecting the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with a significant portion of the total related to Puerto Rico.
We’re now speeding our wireless build out plans in Puerto Rico with tens of millions of dollars dedicated to improving its mobile network,” said Jose Juan Davila, VP-GM of AT&T Puerto Rico. “This investment will also pave the path to 5G mobile services in the years ahead.”
By building out our 4G LTE network, we’re laying the foundation for 5G, the next advance in network technologies. We’re boosting network speeds and capacity, as we continue to expand the availability of our network using the latest technology.
Since the formation of the FirstNet public-private partnership a little over a year ago, governors from all 50 states, 5 territories and D.C. recognized the value of FirstNet, joining in its mission to strengthen and modernize public safety’s communications capabilities.
FirstNet is a new nationwide communications platform dedicated to America’s public safety community. As we build, deploy and evolve FirstNet, we will build upon our current and planned investments in Puerto Rico to help ensure public safety’s network delivers the coverage and cutting-edge capabilities first responders expect – today and for decades to come.
For the 4th year in a row, AT&T earned the top spot in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE’s Most Admired Companies list in 2018. We also placed No. 49 among the 50 most admired companies across all industries.
We were ranked first or second in all 9 attributes used to compile the list, including innovation, people management, quality of management, long-term investment value, quality of products/services and global competitiveness.
To learn more about our coverage in Puerto Rico, or anywhere in the U.S., visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
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Hurricane Recovery Assistance Still Available for Military Families
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As America prepares for the 2018 hurricane season, Operation Homefront, thanks to generous support from the Walmart Foundation and others, are ensuring that military families in Florida and other locations impacted by the devastating series of natural disasters in 2017 are not forgotten. The need to assist these families continues, as temporary federal programs and moratoriums that were implemented to support the victims of these disasters are now expiring.
Military families from Puerto Rico who were displaced by these disasters and are now living in Florida and other locations on the U.S. mainland are eligible for assistance.
Military families residing in “Declared Disaster” areas who sustained damage from 2017 natural disasters throughout the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the USVI, are also encouraged to apply for assistance through the organization’s Critical Financial Assistance program.
Operation Homefront can provide military and veteran families in need of assistance with hotel and temporary residence payments, mortgage/rent payments, utilities, auto payments/repairs, auto insurance, and food assistance. All needs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Critical Financial Assistance is available to support families of sick, ill or injured military veterans who left military service with an honorable discharge within seven years (or after September 11, 2001 for home repair assistance); as well as those actively drilling National Guard and Reserve personnel. To qualify, families must show a critical need for assistance. Detailed information on eligibility criteria is available at the Operation Homefront’s website, visit OperationHomefront.org. Military families may call 877-264-3968 to receive assistance from an English- or Spanish-speaking caseworker who can help them complete their application.
About Operation Homefront: Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America’s military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.
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Pro Music Rights Announces Partnership with Gora LLC
NAPLES, Florida, Aug. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pro Music Rights today is the third-largest U.S. Performing Rights Organization, representing the intellectual property rights of thousands of songwriters, composers, and publishers. Pro Music Rights works tirelessly to protect over 2,000,000 copyrighted musical compositions from unlawful copyright infringement.
Jake Noch, the founder of Pro Music Rights and a successful entrepreneur of Sosa Entertainment LLC, one of the fastest-growing music labels in the U.S. says, “while being one of the youngest performing rights organizations in the U.S., Pro Music Rights already controls over 7.4% of the U.S. market of public performance rights, and has endured unparalleled success in the music industry.”
Vito Roppo, an advisor to Pro Music Rights, adds “Jake Noch is the future of the music industry, and his portfolio of artists will become the worldwide leader under Jake’s leadership.”
To further Pro Music Rights’ mission, Jake entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Richard Gora, Esq. of Gora LLC, a law firm providing sophisticated intellectual property, licensing and enforcement counsel for Pro Music Rights’ portfolio of copyrighted musical compositions.
Richard Gora says, “Jake Noch is a stalwart protector of Pro Music Rights’ songwriters, composers, and publishers, along with their over 2,000,000 copyrighted musical compositions.”
“Our long-term partnership with Jake Noch and Pro Music Rights will curb infringement activities and provide compensation for artists and musical works protected by Pro Music Rights,” Richard Gora adds.
Jake Noch comments, “Our partnership with Richard Gora and his team at Gora LLC is the foundation of Pro Music Rights’ desire to protect the intellectual property rights of its artists, and is what will result in unmeasurable growth and on-going trust. It is Pro Music Right’s mission to prevent the unauthorized public performances of its Artists’ works and to negotiate licenses for such performances on behalf of its Artists.”
In the upcoming months, Pro Music Rights looks forward to continuing licensing negotiations with major influencers in the music industry in order to provide its artists and consumers with a growing variety of musical flairs. With such success, Pro Music Rights has confidently partnered with Gora LLC to provide the Company and its Artists with sophisticated legal expertise. Richard Gora and associates of Gora LLC have ample experience managing trademark and copyright filings, litigating trademark and patent issues, drafting licensing and relationship management agreements and monitoring compliance with those agreements.
Pro Music Rights intends to finalize negotiations with multiple global streaming platforms. Currently, Pro Music Rights is negotiating with SoundCloud, one of the leading music and podcast streaming platforms in the world – Pro Music Rights hopes that through this partnership it will expand its success and reach millions of new listeners.
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Discover How Things Are Changing At Curacao
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao, ranked among the top 50 retailers in the US, is addressing the needs of the Latino community and their shopping experience by partnering with PANTAYA to provide their customers access to the latest movies in Spanish from México and all Latin America starring top Latino stars like Omar Chaparro in “No Manches Frida”, “Una Mujer Sin Filtro” with Fernanda Castillo and Eugenio Derbez in “Instructions Not Included”. To hear about this new proposition from Eugenio Derbez directly please access: Curacao – Eugenio Derbez
Current customers with a Curacao credit card who purchase a laptop or cellphone over $599, will get 0% financing, a free tablet, and three months of PANTAYA for free. New customers who apply for the Curacao credit card (if approved) will receive a free smartphone with carrier Metro PCS, one month of service and activation for free, and three months of PANTAYA.
About CURACAO
Curacao is the leading Hispanic-centric high-tech superstore on the west coast, serving Latino communities for over 35 years with twelve 100,000 square foot mega-stores across Los Angeles, Nevada and Arizona and at icuracao.com. Curacao stores offer Latino communities access to the best technology, home & fashion products from top international brands, and travel & financial services needed for the lifestyle its customers want. Curacao is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more info visit https://icuracao.com/.
Curacao founded the Curacao Children Foundation dedicated to providing needy Latino families with scholarships, free resources and merchandize to help improve children’s quality of life. The foundation celebrates children every year with the production of a massive children’s fair that attracts over 30,000 attendees and showcases over two dozen non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting and educating families in need.
About PANTAYA:
PANTAYA is the first-ever premium streaming destination for world-class movies in Spanish offering the largest selection of current and classic, commercial-free blockbusters and critically acclaimed titles from Latin America and the U.S. PANTAYA features first-run exclusive and original titles, including instant access to select movies available on the same day they make theatrical debuts in Latin America.
PANTAYA is a joint venture between global content leader Lionsgate and Hemisphere Media Group, Inc., which targets the high growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with leading broadcast, cable television and digital content platforms. To learn more about PANTAYA, visit www.pantaya.com.
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