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Wounded Warrior Project Helps Veterans in Puerto Rico

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hurricane Maria roared ashore in Puerto Rico on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 20. The powerful storm packed sustained winds of more than 150 mph, whipping through an island nation already impacted by another hurricane just weeks earlier.

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As the sun rose, the island of more than 3 million people – including about 75,000 veterans – discovered terrible devastation. Puerto Rico’s electric grid was in shambles. More than three weeks after Maria, the utility that provides water to 97 percent of the island struggles to meet demand.

Puerto Rico veterans have played a significant role in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. More than 700 injured veterans and family members on the island are registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Like much of Puerto Rico, they have all been impacted by the hurricane.

WWP sent staff to the island recently and is focused on sending more people and supplies in coming weeks. Armed with food, water, hygiene kits, and baby formula, WWP staff Jonathan Pruden and Helbert Asparillo joined veterans Frankie Perez and German Rivera on a humanitarian mission. Thanks to the generous donations of the American public, they are able to crisscross the island, targeting small neighborhoods not yet reached by larger agencies.

“We have been focused on helping as many people as we can,” said Jonathan Pruden, WWP warrior relations specialist. “We went to the mountains west of Cayey at the request of the Department of Veterans Affairs to check on an amputee warrior living with post-traumatic stress. We found hundreds of individuals in desperate need of assistance. We helped all we could, veteran or not.”

Some of the warriors they reached need electricity to power health-aid equipment like CPAP machines and breathing devices. WWP is now sending generators to the island.

WWP is working closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs, FEMA, and other agencies and nonprofits to ensure assistance reaches as many Puerto Ricans as possible.

In more populated areas where electricity is available, that means providing food, water, and gift cards to purchase supplies.

“We are reaching warriors across the island, but more help is needed,” Jonathan said.

About Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connects, serves, and empowers wounded warriors. Read more at http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/about-us.

SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project

Pixar Fest, the Biggest Theme Park Celebration of Stories and Characters from Pixar Animation Studios, Opens at the Disneyland Resort April 13, 2018

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TOGETHER FOREVER FIREWORKS - “Together Forever - A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” celebrates Pixar stories through the decades as it lights up the sky over Disneyland park, beginning with the debut of Pixar Fest, April 13, 2018. This artist concept illustrates how guests will be immersed in an emotional journey that begins with the meeting of unlikely Pixar pals and follows them through their adventures. The show comes to life through projections on iconic park locations.

ANAHEIM, California, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pixar Fest, the biggest Pixar celebration ever to come to Disney Parks, brings guests together to celebrate friendship and beyond beginning April 13, 2018, at the Disneyland Resort.

TOGETHER FOREVER FIREWORKS – “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” celebrates Pixar stories through the decades as it lights up the sky over Disneyland park, beginning with the debut of Pixar Fest, April 13, 2018. This artist concept illustrates how guests will be immersed in an emotional journey that begins with the meeting of unlikely Pixar pals and follows them through their adventures. The show comes to life through projections on iconic park locations.

During this limited time event, some of the beloved stories from Pixar Animation Studios will come to life in new ways at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks, with characters and experiences from films such as Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo” and “Up.” Guests will join the fun as they experience a new fireworks spectacular, the return of two favorite parades with fresh new Pixar surprises, new décor, atmosphere entertainment, creatively themed food and beverage and exclusive event merchandise.

A new fireworks show, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular,” will celebrate Pixar stories through the decades as it lights up the sky over Disneyland, connecting guests with characters they’ve come to know and love. Along with dazzling pyrotechnics and memorable music, a heartwarming story celebrates the theme of friendship, an ever-present concept in Pixar animation. Guests are invited to embark on an emotional journey that begins with the meeting of unlikely Pixar pals and follows their adventures as they overcome obstacles and forge everlasting friendships. “Together Forever” comes to life through projections on iconic park locations: Sleeping Beauty Castle, the water screens of the Rivers of America, the façade of “it’s a small world” and the buildings of Main Street, U.S.A. The grand tradition of Tinker Bell flying over Sleeping Beauty Castle also gets a Pixar twist, with a special flyover by Buzz Lightyear.

For the first time, “Pixar Play Parade” will make its way through Disneyland Park this spring, and it’s being led by someone new. The parade will begin just as all Pixar films have, with an appearance by Pixar’s iconic lamp from the short film “Luxo Jr.” Other new parade elements will welcome characters from “Up” and “Inside Out.”

Also on April 13, the guest-favorite “Paint the Night” parade returns, and this time the parade’s 1.5 million, brilliant LED lights and catchy tunes come to Disney California Adventure.  “Paint the Night” features pals from Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Cars.” And another beloved Pixar story will join “Paint the Night” later in the year, adding to this guest-favorite experience.

A collection of Pixar Shorts will be featured at the Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney California Adventure during most of Pixar Fest, including favorites such as “For the Birds” and “LAVA.” The short films will rotate during the celebration.

A musical troupe will entertain guests with Pixar-inspired performances in the Paradise Gardens area of Disney California Adventure. Guests may also discover opportunities to greet Pixar characters, and younger guests will enjoy crafts and an activity area.

For those who wish to get into character and celebrate friendship, an exclusive Pixar Fest charm bracelet will be part of the merchandise selection. With multiple bracelet options and a variety of charms with fun friendship messages and Pixar characters, guests can mix and match for themselves, or friends and family.

A celebration of friendship this big is only complete with beloved characters like Buzz, Woody and Jessie from “Toy Story,” Mike and Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.,” Nemo and Dory from “Finding Nemo,” and Lightning McQueen and Mater from “Cars.” Those pals – and more – will be part of the fun at Pixar Fest.

All these exciting changes add to the existing attractions and entertainment in the parks that feature many favorite Pixar characters.

At Disneyland

  • Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters: In this interactive attraction, guests fire lasers to help battle Evil Emperor Zurg, who is trying to steal the batteries from helpless toys.
  • Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage: Guests take a submarine voyage to explore the world of Nemo and his underwater friends.
  • “it’s a small world”: Woody, Jessie and Bullseye from “Toy Story” are among the many toys and dolls found in this classic attraction.
  • Character encounters with Pixar pals: Guests can continue to meet Merida from “Brave” in Fantasyland and Woody and Jessie from “Toy Story” in Frontierland.
  • “Fantasmic!”: Favorite Pixar characters appear in the finale of “Fantasmic!” nightly on the Rivers of America.

At Disney California Adventure

  • Cars Land: Guests step into the world of Radiator Springs with three attractions plus themed shopping and dining locations across 12 acres.
  • Toy Story Mania!: Guests shrink to the size of toys and take aim at objects to score points in 4D midway-inspired carnival games hosted by the characters from the “Toy Story” films.
  • “a bug’s land”: Shrinking to the size of a bug, guests experience this story through family-friendly attractions.
  • Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!: Guests take a wild taxi ride through Monstropolis with Mike and Sulley as they search for their lost human friend, Boo.
  • Turtle Talk with Crush: Crush, the sea turtle from “Finding Nemo,” interacts with guests in live, real-time, animated conversations.
  • “World of Color”: Characters from “Finding Nemo,” “WALL-E,” “Toy Story,” “Up” and “a bug’s life” appear in this nighttime water spectacular which combines animation, music, lights and color with more than 1,200 fountains.
  • DJ’s Dance ‘n Drive: Interactive dance party in Cars Land invites guests to move to the music.

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation.  The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Toy Story 3,” “Brave,” and “Inside Out.” Its movies have won 32 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $10 billion at the worldwide box office to date. “Coco,” Pixar’s 19th feature, opens in theaters on November 22, 2017.

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Discovery en Español Exposes The Sex Tourism Industry In Medellín, Colombia

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‘’El Mercado de la Inocencia’’ exposes the sex tourism in Medellin, Colombia, and showcases the story of hundreds of underage girls as they enter into a world of drugs and prostitution.

MIAMI, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– The long-gone Medellin Cartel has left a cursed legacy: sex tourism. Discovery en Español takes its cameras deep into Pablo Escobar’s hometown to showcase the business of the continuously expanding criminal networks and the journey of hundreds of minors as they enter a world of drugs and prostitution.  EL MERCADO DE LA INOCENCIA will premiere Sunday, November 5th at 10pm E/P as part of the “Discovery a Fondo” investigative programming block.

‘’El Mercado de la Inocencia’’ exposes the sex tourism in Medellin, Colombia, and showcases the story of hundreds of underage girls as they enter into a world of drugs and prostitution.

Over the last two decades, Medellin has gone from being globally known as a drug traffic and extreme violence destination to becoming a thriving cosmopolitan city. Progress and peace have resulted in an exponential increase of tourism, but have also caused unexpected collateral damage: the rise in sex tourism in this Colombian city. Many of the illegal networks run by foreigners in the United States and Europe, offer Medellin guided tours that include underage prostitutes in their packages available for online purchase.

Narrated and directed by ”Clandestino”’s journalist and researcher David Beriain, EL MERCADO DE LA INOCENCIA is a one-hour documentary that portrays criminal networks and witnesses teenagers entering Medellin’s illegal business as they start a journey that often begins by selling their virginity to the best foreign bidder.

EL MERCADO DE LA INOCENCIA is a Discovery en Español original production headed by Michela Giorelli, Rafael Rodriguez and Carlos Cediel. It was produced by 93 metros.

 For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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(Español) Emerson Collective lanza proyecto “Inside Out / Dreamers” para resaltar la urgencia de aprobar el DREAM Act

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Olives from Spain Invites Us to Discover Tapas

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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To talk about Spanish cuisine is to talk about tapas, or gastronomy in small bites. Tapas are an informal and fun way to enjoy food, with friends or family, which has recently gained more and more followers around the world. Have an Olive Day makes the tapas tradition available to the American consumer with new ways to enjoy the par excellence tapa: olives.

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Spain is the country with more bars per inhabitant in the world, making going out a founding element of Spanish culture. Historically, social relations have been built around bars. Whether between its walls or on its terraces lies the unmistakable gastronomy of tapas. To say Spanish tradition is to say tapas. And to say tapas is to say olives.

Olives have always been known as the Queen of the Tapas. There are plenty of reasons for this reign. Being a preserved food, they are always at their best moment of consumption. With a simple drain and serve, the waiter has the ideal appetizer ready. Having in its flavor notes of the four basic flavors; sweet, salty, bitter and sour, they go well with any type of beverage, well beyond its classic introduction in a dry martini.

A classic in constant evolution

Tapas have undergone an authentic revolution, and are now placed at the top of the gastronomy list without it’s simplicity. With such a growth in popularity, it’s possible today to find tapas bar coast to coast in North America.

Olives are one of the pillars of this transformation. They are still an icon of the bars in their original format, but they are also the protagonists of the new trend that bets on tapas as the new gastronomy. Simple but with incredible presentations to make tapas a must for the 21st century.

www.haveanoliveday.eu makes it available to the foodies of North America the keys to enjoying the tapas of yesterday and today:

Have a Tapas Day… Have an Olive Day.

About INTERACEITUNA and Olives from Spain

INTERACEITUNA is the Inter-Professional Table Olive Organization recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment that represents the entire producing sector, processing and marketing sector of table olives. Created to implement different general interest programs and activities, INTERACEITUNA promotes knowledge of the Spanish table olive and conducts research and development related to the product and production techniques. INTERACEITUNA and the European Union have partnered to promote this product.

@HaveanOliveDay   
haveanoliveday  
www.haveanoliveday.eu

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Everyday People Take Dyslexia Simulation Challenge to Support Learning Disabilities and ADHD Awareness Month

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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly 1,000 people filled New York City’s Flatiron Plaza on October 20 to experience firsthand what it’s like to live with learning and attention issues, like dyslexia and ADHD. The event, “#BeUnderstood: Make the Invisible Visible,” is part of Understood.org’s #BeUnderstood campaign in support of Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia and ADHD Awareness Month this October. A video of highlights from the event is available here.

Learning and attention issues can be difficult for many to understand. The event, co-hosted by Understood and the Ad Council, invited visitors to interact with simulations and art installations to help them see the challenges that 1 in 5 kids with learning and attention issues face every day.

The event is the latest in an ongoing partnership between the Ad Council and Understood, a program of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. Through the support of the Ad Council, Understood encourages parents to better understand and support children with learning and attention issues. Many people mistakenly believe that children with these challenges are going through a phase or “being lazy.” When these issues go without identification and support, children struggle: students with specific learning disabilities drop out of school at three times the rate of all students.*

“Many kids with learning and attention issues feel misunderstood,” said Mimi Corcoran, president and CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). “Learning and attention issues may not be as visible as other issues, but they are just as real, and just as deserving of universal understanding and support.”

“We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to participate in our event and experience the frustrations of life with a learning or attention issue,” said Lisa Sherman, President & CEO of the Ad Council. “Living with these issues can be challenging, but the fantastic resources at Understood.org can help.”

Those who didn’t attend the event can try the simulation online, and share a photo or message of support using hashtag #BeUnderstood.

Throughout October, the #BeUnderstood campaign is supporting awareness for learning and attention issues through a variety of initiatives, including a Facebook profile filter and the release of an inspirational video series featuring celebrity mentors such as Olympian Simone Biles and Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom. Content in support of the campaign has been shared on social media by WWE, Alyssa Milano and others. The campaign is supported by Understood’s 15 founding nonprofit partners, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Ad Council. For more information, visit Be.Understood.org.

Understood.org
Created by 15 nonprofit partners, Understood.org is a free online resource and community supporting parents of the 1 in 5 kids with learning and attention issues. Understood empowers millions of parents through personalized resources, daily access to experts, interactive tools and a supportive online and on-the-ground community. Winner of the 2015 Webby Award for Best Family/Parenting Site and the 2016 Cynopsis Award for Best Branded Digital Platform, Understood is the flagship program of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD). For more information and resources, visit Understood.org, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

Ad Council
The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit Adcouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.

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* National Center for Learning Disabilities – 2017 The State of Learning Disabilities: Understanding the 1 in 5 report
http://www.ncld.org/the-state-of-learning-disabilities-understanding-the-1-in-5

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Statement Of Whitefish Energy On The Appointment Of Noel Zamot To Oversee Electricity Transformation For Puerto Rico

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whitefish Energy Holdings today issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Noel Zamot to serve as Chief Transformation Officer for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA):

“We look forward to meeting Mr. Zamot and briefing him on the great work we are doing on Puerto Rico and sharing with him our thoughts about what still needs to be done beyond what we’ve been tasked with to bring the electrical system back online.  We already have 300 workers on the island and continue to make great progress on our assignments, but others who will play a role need to get here faster and do more.”

Media Contact:
Chris Chiames
[email protected]

 

SOURCE Whitefish Energy Holdings, LLC

(Español) PG&E Aporta $3 Millones para Ayudar a Reconstruir y Restaurar Comunidades Afectadas por Incendios Forestales

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Barton Associates to Add 50+ Immediate Job Openings to the North Shore Community

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PEABODY, Mass., Oct. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Barton Associates, a leading nationwide recruitment firm in the $3.6 billion healthcare staffing (“locum tenens”) market, is hiring for more than 50 new job opportunities at its headquarters in Peabody, Massachusetts.

Peabody is one of Barton’s eight locations across six states, including offices in Hardwick, MA; Worcester, MA; Keene, NH; West Palm Beach, FL; Windsor, CT; Austin, TX; and Tempe, AZ. Barton is slated to open two more offices in Las Vegas in early 2018, bringing more than 100 sales career opportunities to a new area of the country. The Peabody office is hiring account managers and recruiters who work together to place physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dentists in short- and long-term locum tenens assignments throughout the United States.

Barton built its career platform around hiring young professionals and providing them opportunities to grow, both professionally and financially. Barton offers a competitive base salary, world-class training, industry-leading incentive programs, and a comprehensive benefits package. Employees at the Peabody office, located just off of Route 1, also have access to a variety of nearby conveniences, including restaurants, an on-site gym, shopping malls, pharmacies, banks, and more.

Barton takes advantage of the best talent from the area’s new graduates and operates with a strong promote-from-within philosophy. Barton is currently hiring for various sales and corporate/support roles in all its offices.

To learn more about working at Barton Associates, visit BartonCareers.com.

About Barton Associates
Founded in 2001, Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens staffing and recruiting firm. Barton efficiently matches talented locum tenens healthcare professionals with healthcare companies and facilities across the United States in a wide variety of practice areas.

Contact
Kelsey Flynn, Talent Acquisition Specialist
978.513.7683
[email protected]

SOURCE Barton Associates

(Español) Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial presenta ORIGEN, su nuevo sello editorial cristiano

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