(Español) La artista plástica Ana Candioti es reconocida en Estados Unidos por el Alcalde Joseph Smith, por su trayectoria artística homenajeando a la mujer en su muestra de arte “Mujeres de la Tierra” en North Miami
ESOP Association Applauds Committee Passage of H.R. 5236
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The ESOP Association applauds Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) for their roles yesterday in introducing and supporting H.R. 5236, the Main Street Employee Ownership Act of 2018. The bill, which was introduced today and approved unanimously by the House Small Business Committee, seeks to redress longstanding inequities in how the Small Business Administration (SBA) administers its loans with respect to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
“The SBA was authorized to loan to ESOPs in 1979,” said Rep. Velazquez. “Unfortunately, this tool has been rarely used, due to a lack of understanding of the business structure and cumbersome transition requirements.”
Rep. Chabot, the Committee Chair, bolstered H.R. 5236 by adding a chair’s amendment, and also urged other committee members to support the bill.
“H.R. 5236 provides important reforms to how the SBA treats employee owned businesses,” he said during the Committee meeting. “From updating reporting statistics to capturing accurate data, to codifying ownership transition plans, H.R. 5236 will provide clarity to small businesses that truly need it.”
The bill now moves to the full House for consideration.
Rep. Velazquez thanked Rep. Chabot for his support. She also pointed out that she had worked very closely with the office of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on supporting employee ownership.
“The support of Rep. Velazquez, Rep. Chabot, and Sen. Gillibrand underscores that ESOPs and employee ownership merit and continue to receive support that is bipartisan and bicameral,” said ESOP Association President J. Michael Keeling. “As Rep. Velazquez noted in her remarks, Baby Boomers own a vast number of businesses in this country, and as those owners prepare to retire, their companies may face uncertain futures. No businesses should shutter, and no employees should lose their jobs, when becoming employee owned is a perfectly sound, well researched, well regarded business option. This bill will make it easier for businesses to pursue that alternative, with help from the SBA.”
Video of the Committee meeting can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4003&v=shCCtzcI8LE
About the ESOP Association
The ESOP Association is America’s largest employer-sponsored advocacy and education association focused on employee stock ownership plans. Founded in 1978, the Association seeks to enhance federal laws governing ESOPs, provide members with expert information, and fund research via the Employee Ownership Foundation (an affiliate).
The ESOP Association is a national non-profit organization with 18 local Chapters. Its members include ESOP companies, companies considering an ESOP, and service providers that assist in setting up and maintaining ESOPs.
SOURCE The ESOP Association
Alcohol Justice Reports California Senate Committee Chooses Commerce Over Public Health & Safety by Approving the Dangerous 4 a.m. Bar Bill
SACRAMENTO, California, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) expressed disappointment as a majority of the California State Senate Governmental Organization Committee (GO) voted 8-2 at a March 13, 2018 hearing, allowing SB 905 to proceed. The bill was introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and a number of co-authors including Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens).
At the hearing, opponents presented compelling, peer-reviewed data on harms and costs that would result from two additional hours of alcohol sales. Yet the committee seemed disinterested. The bill’s author attempted to discount it entirely while offering again his own meaningless, cherry-picked, disparate, numbers from federal sources.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz appeared and refuted Senator Wiener’s statement that Los Angeles had asked to be included in the bill’s list of cities that could apply for later last call. Koretz stated that he was against expanding alcohol sales to 4 a.m., and that the City Council had not been consulted and would probably not approve of it either.
Carson Benowitz-Fredericks, Research Manager at Alcohol Justice, summarized the existing evidence supporting how the acute effects of extending alcohol sales would spread to “Splash Zones” surrounding the six cities mentioned in the bill: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, Long Beach, and West Hollywood. He also commented that a true “pilot project” would cover a small sample, not the 76% of the state’s population that will be exposed to additional alcohol-related harms if SB 905 becomes law. He also stated that the bill did not contain any language detailing the collection or analysis of data, or even how to pay for this so-called “pilot project.”
In response to the author’s continued mischaracterization of SB 905 as a ‘local control’ measure, 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.
Brenda Villanueva, Prevention Coordinator of Pueblo y Salud and Co-chair of the Los Angeles Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance testified that Southern California does not have reliable, late night transportation options across cities’ borders. She said “…the bill will cause early morning commuter backup for the inevitable 4:30 to 5:30 a.m. drunk driving collisions from the bar crawlers who have to leave the entertainment districts and go back to their city of origin.”
Brenda also offered a statement from 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. Dr. Fielding was Chair of the U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force which 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.”
California currently suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths and $34 billion in costs annually. The California Office of Traffic Safety has reported 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 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 cleaning up the mess that follows.
“It is profoundly disturbing that this committee will not even acknowledge the current annual catastrophe of alcohol-related harm in California,” stated Michael Scippa, Public Affairs Director for Alcohol Justice. “Instead, they approve a measure that will increase it. Not surprising really, as there is no other committee in the Senate so vulnerable to alcohol industry lobbying. The term GUI – Government Under the Influence — sadly fits them to a tee.”
According to the website followthemoney.org, California Senate GO Committee members who voted YES to approve Wiener’s poorly constructed and funded six city, 5-year experiment have taken a total of $727,802 in campaign contributions from beer, wine and spirits companies:
- Chairman Bill Dodd (D-Napa) — $217,957
- Cathleen Galgiani (D-Stockton) — $141,016
- Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) — $86,372
- Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge) — $84,488
- Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) — $62,171
- Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) — $59,999
- Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) – $38,399
- Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) – $37,400
Two Senators voted NO: Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado Hills), Andy Vidak (R-Hanford)
Two Senators were absent: Tom Berryhill (R-Modesto), Ben Hueso (D-San Diego)
The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee where opponents would like to see the Governor’s State Budget and Accounting Department weigh-in. There is no language in SB 905 for additional funding for a true “pilot study” or for local enforcement or emergency services to deal with the projected increases in alcohol-related violence and traffic crashes after 4 a.m.
For more information or to TAKE ACTION, please visit AlcoholJustice.org.
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Michael Scippa 415-548-0492 |
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Jorge Castillo 213-840-3336 |
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2018 Mazda6: Premium Performance and Design Heighten Appeal
IRVINE, California, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Adorned with authentic materials like our Japanese Sen Wood and Nappa leather, the 2018 Mazda6 elevates its premium positioning above the mainstream fray and into a higher class of competition. New technologies and refinements complement Mazda6’s stellar reputation for driving dynamics and design.
Thoroughly re-engineered for 2018, Mazda6 is quieter, more comfortable, carries more standard and available features and even comes with a newly available engine option, the torquey, turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T.
Every detail has been rethought to polish and elevate Mazda6. Yet, Mazda6 doesn’t betray its roots, still available with its six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission in the entry Mazda6 Sport model as well as an available, quick-shifting SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission with Sport Mode that recalibrates the transmission for more spirited driving.
Mazda6 Sport comes with an efficient SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine, which enjoys a number of refinement upgrades for 2018. Smoother and quieter, the engine now produces 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. When paired with its available automatic transmission, Mazda6’s 2.5-liter engine comes standard with cylinder-deactivation technology, which shuts off its two outside cylinders in cruising conditions for even more efficiency. Mazda is the only automaker to employ this technology in a four-cylinder engine in North America.
Additionally, Mazda6 Sport comes standard with an electronic parking brake, cloth seats, a six-way manual driver’s seat with lumbar support, dual-zone climate control, remote keyless entry, push-button start, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth phone and audio pairing, MAZDA CONNECTTM infotainment system with and Commander control knob and touchscreen control, rearview camera, a new eight-inch display screen, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other newly standard features include LED headlights and tail lights and Smart City Brake Support, which automatically applies the brakes in emergency stops below 19 mph.
When paired with its available six-speed automatic transmission, Mazda6 Sport can be had with the i-ACTIVSENSE package, further adding Smart Brake Support, Lane-Departure Warning, adaptive Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Lane-Keep Assist, High Beam Control, automatic on/off headlights and rain-sensing windshield wipers.
Mazda6 Touring includes all of the convenience and safety features available in Mazda6 Sport but upgrades to leatherette seating surfaces, standard SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission, 19-inch alloy wheels, Advanced Keyless Entry and a six-way power driver’s seat. Rear HVAC vents, heated front seats and a power moonroof complement the package.
Turbocharged motivation catapults Mazda6 Grand Touring, equipped with Mazda’s SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, which can generate a robust 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 RPM. It offers effortless performance, with power sent through a SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic that was developed specifically for high-torque applications. Power comes on nearly instantaneously, courtesy of its innovative Dynamic Pressure Turbocharger, which uses a small valve to create high boost pressure, akin to holding your thumb over the end of a garden hose. Once the engine is up to speed, a secondary valve opens up to allow more airflow through the turbocharger.
Mazda6 Grand Touring also adds an 11-speaker BOSE® Premium audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio with a four-month trial subscription, Mazda Navigation, an auto-dimming interior mirror, auto-dimming driver-side mirror, heated side mirrors and paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel.
Further upping the ante, Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve comes with black or Parchment leather-trimmed seats, a windshield-projected Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition, an eight-way power driver’s seat, six-way power front passenger’s seat, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), brilliant silver alloy wheels, rear lip spoiler, windshield wipers de-icer, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve is also the entry point for Mazda’s first-ever ventilated front seats, which wick hot air away from the driver and front passenger’s backs to keep them cool.
The lineup is bookended with the new Mazda6 Signature, becoming the second Mazda model behind Mazda CX-9 to offer this aspirational trim level, replete with premium amenities. Mazda6 Signature is available with either Parchment or Deep Chestnut Nappa leather seating surfaces, Japanese Sen wood interior accents, gilded UltraSuede® NU whose coloring was inspired by Japanese kimonos, a new 360⁰ View Monitor, front and rear parking sensors, a seven-inch TFT reconfigurable gauge display, frameless rearview mirror and a gunmetal-colored grille.
Thoroughly reworked underneath the sheet metal, Mazda6 integrates many of the learnings introduced in the CX-5 and CX-9 crossover SUVs and goes a step further to build an engaging, confident sedan that only Mazda could build, with as ample a presence at a valet on Rodeo Drive as the snaking roads of Mulholland Drive.
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MSRP2 for the 2018 Mazda6 is as follows: |
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Mazda6 Sport 6MT |
$21,950 |
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Mazda6 Sport 6AT |
$23,000 |
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• Sport i-ACTIVSENSE Package (6AT only) |
$625 |
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Mazda6 Touring |
$25,700 |
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Mazda6 Grand Touring |
$29,200 |
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Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve |
$31,700 |
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Mazda6 Signature |
$34,750 |
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Premium Paint Colors: |
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Soul Red Crystal |
$595 |
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Machine Gray Metallic |
$300 |
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Snowflake White Pearl Mica |
$200 |
The 2018 Mazda6 will be available in dealerships nationwide in April.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 600 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.
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1 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price does not include $890 for destination and handling or additional taxes or fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
2 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price does not include $890 for destination and handling or additional taxes or fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
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UniverSoul Circus Brings Historic 25th Anniversary Tour To Queens, Brooklyn, Mt. Vernon And Newark
NEW YORK, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A show for All Ages!
UniverSoul Circus proudly celebrates twenty-five high-flying years as America’s top-ranked venue for music, laughter, and unrivalled performance artistry. Commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2018, UniverSoul Circus has forever transformed the world’s urban entertainment landscape with an unforgettable display of music, laughter, and extreme thrills. Acts include Ringmaster Lucky and his sidekick Zeke.. Other acts include Caribbean Dancers, Fresh Clowns, Comedy Dogs, Teeterboard, Trampoline, Pole, Quick Change, Horses and Daredevil Motorcycles. UniverSoul Circus features a multicultural conglomeration of performers from virtually every corner of the globe, including the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Mongolia, Chile, Cuba, Russia, Guinea, and China.
UniverSoul Circus Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.
UniverSoul Circus sets up its single ring big top in the following New York City metropolitan areas:
Queens at Roy Wilkins Park, March 22nd thru April 8th
Brooklyn at Floyd Bennett Field, April 11-29th
Mt. Vernon, NY at Hutchinson Field, May 2-13th
Newark, NJ at Orange and Nesbitt Avenue, May 16-28th
Visit www.universoulcircus.com for more info, ticket prices, show times, and schedules. Follow us on Facebook @UniverSoulcircus, Twitter @UniverSoulCirc and Instagram @UniverSoulCircus.
About UniverSoul Circus
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2018, UniverSoul is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. It embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers. UniverSoul Circus is rated as one of the top two circuses in America along with Cirque du Soleil. UniverSoul’s fresh approach to family friendly live entertainment has garnered it a coveted spot as one of Ticketmaster’s top ten most requested family events, along with other shows including Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, and Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The circus was founded 25 years ago in Atlanta by concert and theatre promoter, Cedric Walker.
“This has been an amazing journey and a fantastic ride,” said Founder and CEO Cedric Walker, speaking of UniverSoul’s 25th Anniversary. “Generations have witnessed our growth and have evolved with us. We want our fans to know they will always be a part of the UniverSoul Circus family. Consider us a community-minded, family-oriented, spiritually-uplifting entertainment revival for families across America.”
The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc. in Sarasota, FL., selected UniverSoul Founder and CEO Cedric Walker for 2018 enshrinement into the prestigious Circus Ring of Fame in recognition of his “outstanding contributions to circus arts and culture.”
CONTACT
Catherine Restivo
[email protected]
973-643-6262
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(Español) La periodista Nancy Clara recibe el premio “Micrófono Dorado 2018” otorgado CICAMEX por su destacada trayectoria en los medios de comunicación de Estados Unidos
Goya Foods Donates 100,000 Pounds Of Food To The Community FoodBank Of New Jersey As Part Of The Goya Gives ‘Can Do’ Campaign
JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods donated 100,000 pounds of food to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey as part of the Goya Gives ‘Can Do’ campaign and in the name of Goya retailer Twin City. The donation is part of the first installment of the 1.5 million pounds of food (1.25 million meals) raised over the course of six months that will go to Feeding America and will be distributed to families and individuals throughout the United States.
“The ‘Can Do’ campaign is one of the many ways that Goya gives back and helps to bring people together to do good for our communities,” said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods. “We are grateful for the work of our local food banks who have the means to distribute good food to those who lack the access to nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate meals.”
On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Goya, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center employees, along with Devils Alumni members, teamed up at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey for their annual Day of Service. Thirty employees from the two organizations worked together to sort and bag a portion of Goya’s donation of 100,000 pounds of food, equal to over 83,000 meals that will be distributed to Newark area families in need.
“Goya’s generous donation will help us to better serve people of different cultural backgrounds throughout New Jersey,” said Karen Leies, Vice President of Development at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “Our long-standing partnership with Goya, New Jersey Devils, and the Prudential Center is invaluable, and their annual day of service is such a meaningful event for CFBNJ and the people we serve.”
The ‘Can Do’ campaign is a yearlong series of consumer product promotions that was launched in June 2017 and ends June 2018. Each month throughout the course of the year, Goya has featured a different product that consumers can purchase to participate in the overall donation. For every GOYA® product purchased during the designated month, Goya will donate additional products to Feeding America.
For more information about Goya Gives and the ‘Can Do’ campaign, please visit, www.goya.com/goyagives.
About GOYA
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.
ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:
The New Jersey Devils are part of the 31-team National Hockey League, with teams throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1982, they are currently in their 34th season in the Garden State. During that time, the team has won three Stanley Cup Championships: 1995, 2000 and 2003. Follow the Devils at www.newjerseydevils.com, on Facebook and @NHLDevils on Twitter. The New Jersey Devils organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.
ABOUT PRUDENTIAL CENTER:
Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. The arena is also home to the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, which opened its doors to the public on October 2017. The 8,200-square-foot experience marks the first GRAMMY Museum outpost on the East Coast, and features a dynamic combination of educational programming and interactive permanent and traveling exhibits, including a spotlight on legendary GRAMMY winners from New Jersey. Ranked in the Top 8 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit PruCenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.
About CFBNJ
The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a member of Feeding America®, provides people across the state with food, help and hope. The FoodBank distributed more than 50 million pounds of food last year to its more than 1,000 community partners including pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, mobile pantries, and child and senior feeding programs. More than 4.7 million times a year, someone in need is fed by the FoodBank’s network of partners. For our neighbors, especially families, and for the volunteers and donors who support them, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is the powerful change agent that fills the emptiness caused by hunger with the basic human essentials people need to survive.
Contacts:
Goya Foods
Natalie Maniscalco
[email protected]
845.659.6506
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Cybersecurity, AI And Blockchain To Take Center Stage At eMerge Americas 2018
MIAMI, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the premier technology event connecting Latin America, North America and Europe, today announced a number of sessions that will get at the heart of the hottest trends being discussed across industries: cybersecurity, AI and blockchain. Speakers include Andy Ellis, Chief Security Officer, Akamai; Sophia the Robot; César Cernuda, President, LatAm, Microsoft; Manny Medina, CEO, Cyxtera Technologies; and Jackie Hyland, Director, LatAm, Silicon Valley Bank.
“We have gathered some of the brightest minds in innovation to share how they are solving the world’s most pressing business issues,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. “We are proud to connect startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, major businesses and government officials for an unparalleled opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with these visionary leaders and build powerful partnerships without borders.”
CYBERSECURITY SESSIONS:
- Redesigning Security
Andy Ellis, Chief Security Officer, Akamai
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage - Network Breaches
John Ackerly, Co-Founder and CEO, Virtru
Will Ackerly, Co-Founder and CEO, Virtru
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage - Keynote: Digital Enterprise
Manny Medina, CEO, Cyxtera Technologies
4:50 – 5:30 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage
AI SESSIONS:
- Keynote Fireside Chat: Artificial Intelligence: Unleashing New Opportunities Across Latin America
César Cernuda, President, LatAm, Microsoft
Emiliano Abramzon, CEO, Satellogic
11:35 – 12:05 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage - Keynote: Sophia the Robot
9:10 – 9:50 a.m. – Tuesday – eMerge Main Stage
BLOCKCHAIN SESSIONS:
- Financial Inclusion: Unlocking Blockchain for the Underbanked
Jackie Hyland, Director, LatAm, Silicon Valley Bank
12:05 – 12:25 p.m. – Tuesday – eMerge Main Stage - Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Capital Raising Continues
Emma Channing, CEO, Satis Group + Manny Medina, CEO, Cyxtera + Angela Dalton, Managing Director, TMT Sector Head, Guggenheim Partners (Moderator)
2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Tuesday – WIT Stage
MESSAGES FROM THE MINES: AN INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION
New this year, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with a unique art installation. Messages from the Mines excavates and analyzes messages left in the Bitcoin blockchain by miners, and in doing so helps to disambiguate some of the misunderstood aspects of this new technology. These messages, left inside the blocks of the blockchain, are a form of digital graffiti, unique—though overlooked—cultural artifacts forever embedded in one of the most contemporary digital technologies.
Registration for eMerge Americas 2018 is now open, visit emergeamericas.com to register. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (@eMergeAmericas) and Instagram (@emergeamericas).
About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, technology decisionmakers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. The eMerge Americas founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.
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Unveiling of La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas to Revolutionize Early American History
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — At receptions in Washington, D.C. on March 15-16, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg will unveil the groundbreaking La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas in front of dignitaries, international media and the public.
Through short videos, interactive maps and digital reconstructions, La Florida brings to life the diverse melting pot of people that made up early Spanish Florida, from conquistadors and Native Americans to free and enslaved blacks and Europeans. It weaves together the lives and critical events of America’s earliest beginnings – such as the founding of the first permanent European settlement in the continental U.S. at St. Augustine in 1565 and the first free black settlement anywhere in the colonies at Fort Mose in 1738.
Overall, La Florida produces an engaging narrative that will alter the way we look at Florida, American and world history.
“La Florida will provide the details, visuals and stories to present Florida’s unknown history in a compelling way that is unprecedented,” said Dr. J. Michael Francis, Executive Director of La Florida and the Hough Family Endowed Chair of Florida Studies at USF St. Petersburg.
“It takes the best in cutting-edge technology and combines that with the best in humanities research so history is accessible to anyone who wants to know about Florida and its important role in history.”
La Florida is a collaborative initiative with substantial support from institutions in Spain. Partners include the Spanish Embassy, the Instituto Nauta and EDRIEL Intelligence who developed the site’s innovative technology. Other technology companies, such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft, will participate through EDRIEL.
The principle sections of the site include:
- Exhibits – Interactive, digital exhibits will explore various themes in colonial Florida history.
- People – Building the largest comprehensive and searchable biographical database to draw conclusions on the kinds of people who lived in Florida at any point between the 16th and 19th centuries.
- Mapping – Creating interactive maps of Florida that reveal insights and the history of towns and structures when clicked on.
- Florida Stories –Telling stories through short videos and posts about forgotten men, women and events in Florida’s Colonial period.
Receptions will take place at the Organization of American States on March 15 at 6 p.m. and at the Former Spanish Ambassador Residence on March 16 at 6:45 p.m.
CONTACT: Matthew Cimitile, 727-873-4840, [email protected]
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