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California Labor Commissioner’s Office Cites Los Angeles Garment Manufacturers More Than $370,000 for Labor Law Violations

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office cited 14 garment manufacturers and contractors $372,135 for labor law and garment registration violations, following inspections of 18 garment manufacturers last month in the Los Angeles area. The businesses cited employ 170 workers in the Los Angeles garment district.

The penalties included $275,835 in fines and stop orders for seven employers operating without workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Fourteen businesses were cited $34,300 for garment regulation violations, including failure to register as a garment manufacturer, display the garment registration or maintain required records.

Investigators also confiscated 5,725 illegally manufactured garments with an estimated street value of $103,000 from six of the businesses.

“Garment manufacturers who thwart the law threaten workers’ rights and undermine honest employers in the industry, making it difficult for legitimate businesses to succeed,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “These illegal entities should take note: We will shine a light on the underground economy and those who contract with unregistered contractors will also be held accountable.”

The Labor Commissioner’s office is also pursuing wage theft investigations on those employers who failed to pay proper wages under the California Labor Code.

The Garment Manufacturing Act of 1980 requires that all industry employers register with the Labor Commissioner and demonstrate adequate character, competency and responsibility, including workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Garment manufacturers who contract with unregistered entities are automatically deemed joint employers of the workers in the contract facility. Clothing confiscated from illegal operations cannot be sold, and will be donated to a non-profit agency that will provide the items to homeless and domestic violence shelters in the Los Angeles area.

The Labor Commissioner also administers a special wage claim adjudication process for garment workers pursuant to California’s AB 633, passed in 1999. This law provides not only an expedited process for garment workers to file wage claims but also provides a wage guarantee where garment manufacturers are responsible for wage theft at their contractors’ facilities. 

The Labor Commissioner’s Office, officially known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, is a division of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Among its wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner’s Office inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints and educates the public on labor laws.

In 2014, Commissioner Su launched the Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign. The campaign defines wage theft and informs workers of their rights and the resources available to them to recover unpaid wages or report other labor law violations. Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Luke Brown at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations, California Labor Commissioner’s Office

New Jersey Girl Scouts Earn Cooking Badge Thanks to Local McDonald’s Owner

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ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Local McDonald’s owner and good neighbor, Jessica Quintana, helped scouts from the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey earn the Simple Meals cooking badge on September 14 at her Newark restaurant. The event allowed leaders the opportunity to help their scouts develop valuable cooking skills such as assembling quick, yet balanced meals for any time of the day. Simple Meals is a legacy badge for Girl Scout Juniors (ages 9-11). The purpose of the badge is to learn how to create a meal for family and friends.

The group of about 20 scouts arrived with their parents and scout leaders at the restaurant where they were greeted by the McDonald’s owner, crew members and Ronald McDonald. After a tour of the kitchen, the scouts were divided into groups and assigned to a station where they completed a series of steps that consisted of assembling various McDonald’s menu items such as the Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, Crispy Chicken Snackwrap, Fruit N’ Yogurt Parfait and a Side Salad with Chicken. After the scouts stopped by all stations, a ceremony was held where they each received their Simple Meals cooking badge.

“We admire the Girls Scouts for their dedication to teaching girls about leadership, adventure and success as they grow up to someday make the world a better place. We were honored to host such an impressive group of scouts and are thankful to the Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey for allowing us to be a part of this joyous event,” said Jessica Quintana, McDonald’s Owner/Operator. “Our aim is to continue working with the organization to ensure we reach more girl scouts across New Jersey and the Tri-State area.”

“The Simple Meals Cooking badge is a popular and fun badge for the scouts to earn. We are grateful to McDonald’s for opening their doors and ensuring that our girls have a blast while learning to make some of their favorite menu items,” said Barbara Wilson, Community Partner Specialist for The Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey. “All the girl scouts completed the exercise knowing how to prepare healthful meals for themselves and loved ones.”

Over the past several years, McDonald’s has made significant food quality changes, such as removing artificial preservatives from McNuggets, committing to cage-free eggs by 2025 in the U.S. and Canada, and only serving chicken made from chickens not treated with antibiotics important to human medicine. In May of this year, McDonald’s announced that its soft serve is no longer contains any artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

McDonald’s and the Girls Scouts Heart of New Jersey will work together and coordinate additional events throughout New Jersey. The goal is to help 300 scouts earn badges in different cooking categories by the end of the year.

About McDonald’s New York Tri-State Restaurants
McDonald’s is one of the world’s best-known brands and is a global leader in food service. There are nearly 600 McDonald’s restaurants, owned by 100 franchisees, located throughout the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State area. Visit www.McDonaldsNYTriState.com or follow us on Twitter @McDNYTriState for more information about other McDonald’s area programs.

About McDonald’s
McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to approximately 25 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for free at approximately 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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The 2017 Pacific Oil Conference, Hugely Successful

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last week, the 58th annual Pacific Oil Conference (POC) brought professionals from every aspect of the fuel wholesale, transportation, and convenience store industry together at the LA Live! complex for three full days of exhibition, networking, and education from industry experts, while highlighting the importance of the businesses that contribute to the industry’s economic impact.

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“The POC brings together industry leaders for an opportunity to gather valuable insights from one another, while learning about the newest product innovations and technologies,” said POC General Chair Chris Bambury. “The event emphasizes the critical impact businesses in this sector have on the state’s commerce and economic growth.”

This year’s show featured more than 140 exhibitor booths for its attendees, with spaces sold-out well in advance of the show. Exhibitors brought the latest, state-of-the-art technologies so attendees could get a hands-on look at the future of the industry. Events like our unique bowling tournament were completely sold-out, with visitors lining up just to spectate. Former MLB great, Kyle McClellan hosted this year’s annual prayer breakfast as the inspirational speaker. The General Session featured futurist, Erica Orange of The Future Hunters, with other educational sessions highlighting California and federal regulatory updates, market analysis, and business operation tips from top human resources and financial experts. Each day concluded with world-class networking events, only found at POC.

“The POC is a perfect platform to help display how vital the fuels and convenience store industry is in California,” said Ryan Hanretty, Executive Director of CIOMA. “The industry is full of family- and minority-owned businesses that are integral in their local communities and work very hard to evolve into the most environmentally conscience, safe and efficient companies providing service to nearly every Californian resident.”

Next year’s event promises to be even bigger with all-new opportunities for education, government updates and compliance notifications, and business development. Planning is already underway, making each years’ conference better than the last. To participate, sponsor, exhibit, or just for more information and announcements as the 2018 POC approaches visit www.petroshow.com.

CIOMA is the industry’s statewide trade association representing the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils and other petroleum products; transporters of those products; and convenience store owners and operators.

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DaVita Kidney Care Issues Statement about Florida Boil Water Advisory

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DENVER, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following media statement is attributed to Dr. Martin Schreiber, vice president, clinical affairs for DaVita Kidney Care.

“Currently, over 180 municipalities in Florida are under a boil water advisory due to Hurricane flooding – and that number could increase. Public health advisories related to the safety of boiled water have been issued stating the potential harm to dialysis patients of using un-boiled water. During a Boil Water Advisory, dialysis patients should avoid any contact with non-boiled water due to the elevated infection risk.

“It is unsafe for individuals with a dialysis catheter, whether on in-center hemodialysis, home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, to bathe in water or clean the dialysis access with non-boiled water when there is a Boil Water Advisory in effect. Doing so puts those patients at significant risk of infection, hospitalizations and even death. We are communicating this widely to public health partners, our patients and physician partners and urge the State of Florida and its municipalities to clearly state the special imperative for dialysis patients with either a central venous or peritoneal dialysis catheter or other types of vascular access to use boiled water for bathing or general hygiene.

“It is recommended that patients check with their local dialysis team and clinical professionals prior to exposing any dialysis-related access to municipal water when under a Boil Water Advisory.”

About DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita Kidney Care is a division of DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, that through its operating divisions provides a variety of health care services to patient populations throughout the United States and abroad. A leading provider of dialysis services in the United States, DaVita Kidney Care treats patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney Care strives to improve patients’ quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient health-management services. As of June 30, 2017, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided administrative services at 2,445 outpatient dialysis centers located in the United States serving approximately 194,600 patients. The company also operated 217 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11 countries outside the United States. DaVita Kidney Care supports numerous programs dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The company’s leadership development initiatives and social responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please visit DaVita.com.

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Media:
Kate Wilson Stabrawa
720-318-4080
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(Español) Generadores eléctricos portátiles: 3 precauciones vitales que debe tomar para no morir por envenenamiento con monóxido de carbono

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Stars Shine For Remember Me Thursday® Global Pet Adoption Awareness Campaign

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2017 Remember Me Thursday® Official Spokesperson Kristin Chenoweth. Photo credit: Gian Andrea di Stefano

RANCHO SANTA FE, California, Sept. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This month, Helen Woodward Animal Center will once again unite with animal welfare proponents and organizations worldwide for the 5th Annual Remember Me Thursday®.  Honored on the fourth Thursday of September, the campaign asks pet lovers and animal rescue groups to create an unstoppable, integrated voice advocating for homeless pets to live in forever homes, not die waiting for them.  Grassroots candle-lighting ceremonies and a global avalanche of social media buzz will shine a light on the millions of animals still awaiting adoption and encourage communities to opt to adopt and reduce the millions of homeless pets euthanized each year.  As in previous years, some very big names are stepping forward to lend their support to the cause, including TONY® and EMMY® Award-winning actress, Kristin Chenoweth, who has been named the 2017 Official Spokesperson for the campaign. Helen Woodward Animal Center encourages the world to join with these philanthropic celebrities and to be a part of this very special day, Thursday, September 28th, 2017. 

As the campaign’s 2017 Official Spokesperson, Kristin Chenoweth is a TONY® and EMMY® Award-winning actress with credits across stage (“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown“, “Wicked”, “On the Twentieth Century”), film (“Rio 2”) and television (“The West Wing”, “Pushing Daisies”, “Glee”, “Descendants” and “American Gods”).  She recently co-starred in “Hairspray” for NBC and her newest album “The Art of Elegance” was released in September 2016.  Kristin received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Live Performance, Stage/Theatre in 2015.  Kristin’s upcoming projects include Lionsgate/Hasbro’s “My Little Pony: The Movie” as well as the animated film “The Star.” She is also a new Mamma to her rescue Miss Thunder Boom Boom Chenoweth, affectionately known as Thunder Pup, who is a (bigger than expected) bundle of unconditional love, laughter and fluff.

Chenoweth’s spokesperson-status is particularly meaningful to Helen Woodward Animal Center, as her support for Remember Me Thursday® began in its inaugural year.   

Regarding her love of animals, Chenoweth stated: “On August 27th of last year, my beloved Maltese, Madeline Kahn Chenoweth went to Heaven. Though I still miss her so, I am grateful for all the happiness we shared. She was pure, unconditional love. The pain of losing her was worth it. Please take a moment and remember all of the sweet shelter pets just waiting for their opportunity to warm your heart on Remember Me Thursday®.”

Chenoweth leads an impressive list of celebrity supporters also aligning themselves with Remember Me Thursday®.  Notable personalities, professional athletes, pet behaviorists and social media pet stars have signed on as “luminaries,” committing to share their thoughts on pet adoption in videos and via their social media accounts throughout the campaign.  At press time, 60+ influential luminaries have joined the cause, including:

Notable Film, TV and Stage Personalities:  Alexander Jean, Andie MacDowell, Ashley Bell, Ashley Roberts, Bellamy Young, Beth Stern, Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Carrie Ann Inaba (2015 Official Spokesperson), Christian Siriano, Coco Austin, Courtney Lopez, Diane Keaton, Elaine Hendrix,  Eric Paslay, Eric Roberts, Holly Madison, Ian Somerhalder & Nikki Reed, Katherine Heigl (2014 Official Spokesperson), Kathy Najimy, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Lou Wegner, Mark Steines, Pauley Perrette (2016 Official Spokesperson), Stephen Kramer Glickman, Wil Wheaton and Wynonna Judd.

International Celebrity: Gilberto Santa Rosa.

Professional Athletes: David Backes (Boston Bruins), Bryan Bickell (Chicago Blackhawks), Mark Buehrle, Jeff Carter (LA Kings), Liam Hendriks (Oakland A’s), Kevin Kiermaier (Tampa Bay Rays), Anze Kopitar (LA Kings), Joey Logano (NASCAR), Evan Longoria (Tampa Bay Rays), Jake Muzzin (LA Kings), Ryan Newman (NASCAR), and Marc Rzepczynski (Seattle Mariners).

Animal Specialty Celebrities: Dr. Marty Becker, Wendy Diamond, Jackson Galaxy, Tamar Geller, Jill Rappaport, Hannah Shaw, and Victoria Stilwell.

Animal Celebrities: Alien Cat Matilda, Choupette Lagerfeld, Cole and Marmalade, Justin Fire Survivor, Lil BUB, Monty Boy, My Cat Kyle, Nala Cat, Norbert, Paddington, Pumpkin the Raccoon, Purrminators, Sauerkraut Kitty, Tango, Tuna, Vito Vincent, and Worried Cat.

Remember Me Thursday® was established in 2013 by Helen Woodward Animal Center President and CEO Mike Arms.  Moved by the staggering statistic of the 2.7 million1 homeless pets who lose their lives each year in the U.S., Arms put out a call to rescue organizations in an attempt to create a global awareness campaign.  As creator of the International Pet Adoptathon and the International Home 4 the Holidays® program (placing over 13 million pets in homes since 1999), he was able to send out an expansive request and the response was significant.

Now in its fifth year, Remember Me Thursday® has been supported by 180 countries with hundreds of thousands of individuals and more than 700 separate animal welfare organizations around the globe holding candle-lighting ceremonies of their own, spreading the message on social media, or lighting a virtual candle.  The enormous swell of celebrity support has resulted in the topic trending each year on both Facebook and Twitter, garnering more than 865 million social media impressions since its start. 

To be a part of the 2017 Remember Me Thursday® campaign, individuals and animal welfare organizations are encouraged to get the entire world talking about pet adoption on Thursday, September 28th, by tweeting, tagging, posting and sharing the beauty and life-saving significance of pet adoption using the hashtags #RememberTheRescue and #RememberMeThursday.  Animal-lovers can win life-saving funds, toys and food for adoptable pets looking for forever families at their favorite non-profit, pet adoption organization. To enter the Remember Me Thursday Social Media Contest, simply upload your rescue pet’s photo and story to the #RememberTheRescue Photo Wall for a chance to win!* (*Restrictions apply.  Final selection remains at the sole discretion of Helen Woodward Animal Center).

For more information on Remember Me Thursday® and a full list of participating celebrities and animal welfare organizations, go to www.remembermethursday.org. 

1Animal 24-7 published by Merritt Clifton approximates the number of homeless pets euthanized at 2.7 million annually.

About Remember Me Thursday®
Animal lovers and organizations across the globe unite on the fourth Thursday in September to light a candle in remembrance of the millions of homeless pets who lost their lives without the benefit of a loving home and to shine a light via social media on the millions of orphan pets still waiting for their forever homes.   The Remember Me Thursday® global awareness campaign is championed by Mike Arms, President of Helen Woodward Animal Center, and creator of both the International Pet Adoptathon and successful Home 4 the Holidays program which, in partnership with national animal organizations, has placed over 13 million pets in homes since 1999.  For more information, please visit www.remembermethursday.org or via hashtags #RememberMeThursday and #RememberTheRescue on social media. 

 

2017 Remember Me Thursday® Official Spokesperson Kristin Chenoweth. Photo credit: Gian Andrea di Stefano

 

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Alzheimer’s Association and National Hispanic Council on Aging Collaborate to Educate Latino Communities, Increase Access to Alzheimer’s Information and Resources

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CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Alzheimer’s Association and the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) announced today a nationwide partnership aimed at increasing Alzheimer’s disease awareness and education in Latino communities across the country.

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The partnership will develop a network of health promoters to deliver Alzheimer’s education in Latino communities, while connecting people living with the disease and their caregivers to free resources and support services offered through the Alzheimer’s Association. The health promoters will help bridge cultural and linguistic barriers that have slowed access to Alzheimer’s information and resources in these communities previously.

“The Alzheimer’s Association is excited to be working with NHCOA,” said Marshawn Brown, Director, Diversity & Inclusion for the Alzheimer’s Association. “The partnership will help us reach a vulnerable population with needed resources and information to help individuals living with the disease and their families better navigate the challenges of Alzheimer’s.”

Currently there are 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. While more non-Hispanic whites are living with the disease, Hispanics are at greater risk – about one and one-half times more likely than older whites – to have Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

The number of Hispanics living with Alzheimer’s is expected rise in coming years. The U.S. Hispanic older adult population is the fastest-growing segment of the baby boom generation. Today, U.S. Hispanics make up about 8 percent of the older adult population, but by 2050, they will make up nearly 20 percent of this population. 

“It’s really critical that we reach Latino communities earlier and more consistently with Alzheimer’s information and resources,” said Dr. Yanira Cruz, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Council on Aging. “Many Latinos are getting diagnosed much later in the disease, reducing their access to treatments that may address symptoms and help maintain independence longer. In addition, these delays in diagnosis are reducing the opportunity for these individuals to make important legal, financial and care plans while they are still capable.”

Core to the partnership announced today, the Alzheimer’s Association and NHCOA will work together to deliver the following:

  • Co-develop materials and training tools to educate the health promoters recruited to deliver Alzheimer’s education.
  • Co-develop materials and training tools to assist Alzheimer’s Association local offices in recruiting, training and activating health promoters in Latino communities nationwide.
  • Conduct targeted recruitment efforts of health promoters in key markets where NHCOA has strong, well established relationships.

Development of materials will begin shortly. The Alzheimer’s Association and NHCOA aim to begin engaging promoters for work in targeted communities in early 2018.   

About the Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit www.alz.org.

About the National Hispanic Council on Aging:
The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families and their caregivers.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.nhcoa.org.

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(Español) Los Voluntarios Se Ofrecen con Valor Para Proteger A Su Comunidad

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Cricket Wireless® and House of Blues Entertainment Kick-Off Hispanic Heritage Month with a Chance to See Carlos Santana Up Close and Personal

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ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the official sponsor of House of Blues Entertainment (HOBE), Cricket Wireless is offering one lucky winner and their guest the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to see Carlos Santana live in concert on November 11, 2017 at House of Blues Las Vegas.  What’s more, the winner and their guest will have an exclusive opportunity to meet the music icon before the show.

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Starting today and running through the end of Hispanic Heritage Month (October 15), fans can enter the sweepstakes by visiting www.cricketsweepstakes.com/santana and completing the online entry form1.

“Carlos Santana is a legend in the music industry and we are so excited to give fans the opportunity to see him live in concert,” said Tiffany Baehman, vice president and chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless.  “In addition, Cricket customers can enter to win additional Santana prizes by checking in to their local Cricket Wireless store using the Cricket Rewards app.” 

The grand prize winner will receive:

  • Up Close and Personal Santana ticket package for 2, which includes:
    • Two (2) tickets for a premium table
    • Priority access for two (2) to the venue’s music hall during the concert
    • Two (2) Carlos Santana limited edition art and photo packages
    • Two (2) Meet and Greet passes to meet Carlos Santana before the concert
  • Flyaway trip to Las Vegas, NV, which includes:
    • Roundtrip airfare for two (2)
    • Two (2) nights standard hotel from November 10-12, 2017
    • One (1) $500 prepaid gift card
  • One (1) Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone and twelve (12) months of Cricket Wireless service with its Unlimited Plan2
  • One (1) item of signed Carlos Santana memorabilia

…and so much more!

Additionally, two (2) first prize winners will receive one (1) Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone and six (6) months of Cricket Wireless service with its Unlimited Plan3 and one (1) item of Carlos Santana autographed memorabilia.  Three (3) second prize winners will receive one (1) item of Carlos Santana autographed memorabilia.

“Our sponsorship with HOBE gives us incredible access to some of the best entertainment venues in the country and gives our music-loving customers more ways to get up close to some of their favorite artists,” said Baehman.  “It’s another way we are giving our customers something to smile about.”

About Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 319* million people; easy and affordable plans and prices that include monthly taxes; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit cricketwireless.com. Learn more on the Cricket newsroom and blog. And connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2017 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. 

*Based on overall coverage in U.S.  Download speeds max of 8 Mbps (LTE)/4 Mbps (4G).  Compatible device required. 4G LTE coverage is not equivalent to overall network coverage.

About the House of Blues Entertainment
With owned/operated/managed clubs and theaters, the House of Blues Entertainment portfolio, a division of Live Nation, is wide-ranging including the legendary Fillmores and the intimate House of Blues clubs throughout the United States. House of Blues Entertainment is the country’s pre-eminent live music venue collection featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology in one-of-a-kind custom-designed environments aimed to bring fans and artists together in unparalleled musical environments.

About House of Blues
Founded in 1992, House of Blues are located throughout the United States and form the country’s pre-eminent group of intimate music venues. Each features state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology in one-of-a-kind custom designed environments aimed to bring fans as close as possible to the artists. Every location’s restaurant and bar is adorned with signature original folk-art – part of the world’s largest collection – combined with the House of Blues legendary hospitality and tantalizing cuisine. 

About Carlos Santana
For 40 years and as many albums later, Santana has sold more than 100 million records and reached more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY® Awards and three Latin GRAMMY® Awards. He won a record-tying nine GRAMMYs for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”) as well as three Latin GRAMMY’s. He has also received the Billboard Century Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor (2009), and was the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award (2013). Among many other honors, Carlos Santana has been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” And, with the 2014 release of Corazón, Santana surpassed the Rolling Stones and is one of only two music acts in Billboard history to score at least one Top Ten album for six consecutive decades from the 1960s on.. In the fall of 2014, Carlos Santana released his memoir “The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light.” In 2017, Carlos Santana and Cindy Blackman Santana joined forces with The Isley Brothers (Ronald and Ernie) to release Power of Peace, an album celebrating the timeless sounds of funk, soul, blues, rock, jazz, and pop. Santana is currently headlining a multi-year residency at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

1No purchase necessary. Residents of U.S. states & D.C., age 21 & older. Ends 10/15/17. Void if prohibited.  See cricketsweepstakes.com/santana for official rules.
2, 3After 22GB of data usage, Cricket may slow speeds.

 

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Dove Real Beauty Productions and Shonda Rhimes Release “Meet Diana,” A Film About One Woman’s Journey to Rediscovering Beauty in the Face of the Unexpected

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Sept. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “I’m not interested in hiding it,” says Diana Wright, the subject of the latest film from Dove Real Beauty Productions, referring to her prosthesis. “It’s beautiful. It’s me – and it doesn’t hold me back. In fact, when I look at it I’m reminded that beauty is perseverance in the face of adversity. Beauty is strength. Beauty is confidence. I want my girls to know that.” 

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Dove Real Beauty Productions and Creative Director Shonda Rhimes have teamed up to release their third film together titled “Meet Diana.” The 3-minute video shares Diana’s story of unmatched strength and perseverance to reclaim her life as a mother of two girls, athlete and 5th grade teacher after the unexpected loss of her leg in a car accident. Dove Real Beauty Productions was created in March 2017 with one goal in mind: to shift the power of storytelling from Hollywood into the hands of real women to ensure all women and girls can see their #RealBeauty represented in media and culture. Together with Shonda Rhimes, the brand has brought a 100% female crew to produce this inspiring film that illustrates the power all women have to help the next generation develop confidence in their #RealBeauty.

Meet Diana
Diana’s story may begin with a tragic event but, living up to her superhero namesake, Wonder Woman, she didn’t let it end there. After the loss of her leg in a car accident, Diana was faced with a number of challenges, not only physical in nature but emotional. As Diana healed and became adjusted to using her new prosthetic limb, she also grappled with rehabilitating a confidence in her changed appearance. Diana was immediately resolved to reach goal after goal when it came to her recovery, not only relearning to walk but to run. She continued to push forward in her fitness ambitions and lifts more weight now than she ever could before. She carried the same drive in embracing the changes in her appearance – stepping out into the world with unwavering confidence in the face of an unexpected turn in her beauty journey. In doing so, Diana transformed the way the girls in her life define #RealBeauty.

Diana and the Dove Self-Esteem Project Inspire the Next Generation to Embrace #RealBeauty
We know that 7 in 10 girls today cannot relate to depictions seen across film, TV and media2. Dove partnered with Shonda Rhimes to tell the stories of real women who are redefining beauty for themselves because, simply put, girls cannot be what they can’t see. It’s time to see more stories like Diana’s on screen to help expand the definition of beauty for women and girls everywhere.

The Dove Self-Esteem Project was created over 10 years ago to ensure the next generation develops a positive relationship with the way they look – helping girls attain the confidence they need to reach their full potential. Dove believes all women can be a positive inspiration for the next generation by modeling their own beauty with confidence. Over the past decade, the Dove Self-Esteem Project has become the largest provider of self-esteem education in the world, reaching more than 20 million young people with body confidence and self-esteem education. Share “Meet Diana” with the girls in your life to start a conversation about beauty confidence and visit selfesteem.dove.us for tips, articles, and practical advice from experts in self-esteem and girls’ development – together, we can change the lives of an additional 20 million girls with self-esteem education by 2020.

“For 60 years, Dove has listened to and cared for women and girls everywhere. Our research and continued conversations with women around the world tell us that girls are bombarded by images and messages that affect their confidence every single day,” Nick Soukas, Vice President of Marketing at Dove said. “With Dove Real Beauty Productions we’re addressing the issue from the inside out to ensure that women and girls see their real beauty reflected on screen. As the largest provider of self-esteem education worldwide, we invite women to join us by giving them the tools and resources to make a difference in the self-esteem of the girls in their lives. Each of us has the power to to help the next generation develop confidence in their #RealBeauty.”

Empowering the women of tomorrow is up to us – and the beauty legacy we leave them. “Meet Diana” at Dove.com/RealBeauty and share it with the girls in your life. Together, we can ensure that the next generation develops a positive relationship with beauty and has the confidence to reach their full potential.

About Dove  
Dove®, manufactured by Unilever, is the No. 1 personal wash brand nationwide. One in every three households uses a Dove® product, which includes beauty bars, body washes, face care, anti-perspirant/deodorants, hair care, styling aids, and Dove® Men+Care™.  Baby Dove launched in 2017 with products developed specially for baby’s skin. Dove® is available nationwide in food, drug and mass outlet stores.

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care and Refreshment products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2016.

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  • Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
  • Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
  • Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

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1 Dove Stopgap Junior Global Report 2010
2 The Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report 2016

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