Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers with Outdoor Workers that Fresh Water Must be Provided to Prevent Heat Illness

June 22, 2017

OAKLAND, California, June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is reminding employers with outdoor workers they must provide fresh water and encourage workers to stay hydrated in order to prevent heat illness, especially during heat waves. The National Weather Service has extended its forecast for excessive heat in California through this Friday, June 23.

“Outdoor workers should have enough fresh, pure and suitably cool water so that they can drink at least one quart per hour during the workday, and should not wait until they are thirsty to hydrate,” said Juliann Sum, Chief of Cal/OSHA. “This is particularly important during extended periods of triple-digit heat. Employers should remind workers of the importance of staying hydrated and ensure they have easy access to drinking water at the worksite.”

When temperatures reach 95 degrees or above, employers are required to implement high heat procedures to ensure outdoor workers are protected. Procedures include effective monitoring of all workers through methods such as a mandatory buddy system for workers or regular communication with workers who work alone. Industries affected by high heat procedures are:

Agriculture
Construction
Landscaping
Oil and gas extraction
Transportation or delivery of agricultural products, construction materials or other heavy materials

California’s Heat Illness Prevention Standard requires employers to train workers on the signs and symptoms of heat illness, provide shade when temperatures exceed 80 degrees, allow workers to take cool down rest breaks in the shade and develop emergency response procedures and train workers on how to execute those procedures when necessary.

Cal/OSHA inspects outdoor worksites in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and other operations throughout the heat season.

Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention special emphasis program, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as multilingual outreach and training program for California’s employers and workers. Online information on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials are available on Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention web page and the Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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

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.

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Hill Country Honda to Establish Presence in San Antonio

June 22, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas-based John Eagle Dealerships proudly confirmed that they will open their first San Antonio Dealership.

Rene Isip, Dealer Principal and the John Eagle Family of Dealerships will establish a Honda open point on the fast-growing west side of town near Culebra and the Charles W. Anderson Loop (Loop 1604).

Current plans call for more than 100 employees and an all-new $25 million facility—next door to Cavender Buick GMC West. The facility will open in late 2017 and will reside on 16 expansive acres nestled into scenic views of the hill country.

As such, the name of the new dealership will be Hill Country Honda.

“Hill Country Honda is honored to be a part of the Honda community in San Antonio. From Gunn Honda to Fernandez Honda to Fiesta Honda and Gillman Honda, I know and respect them all. Hill Country Honda, like those before us, will continue to contribute to the well-being of the city,” Isip said.

One of Texas’ top dealer operators, Isip is largely credited with being one of the first dealers to embrace the internet age. He’s noted for having some of the most technologically advanced, customer-focused stores in the nation. Among other interests, Isip presently owns Honda Dealerships in Houston (Honda Cars of Katy), Dallas (Honda Cars of Rockwall) and now San Antonio (Hill Country Honda).

Rene’ Isip’s partner in the new dealership, John Eagle, has an automotive legacy that dates back to 1949. In that year John’s uncle and father, Johnnie and Bob, started a used car operation that’s grown into today’s enterprise. Yesteryear’s foundation represents today’s 11-store, 7-franchise powerhouse that’s highly regarded as one of the largest privately held automotive groups in the nation.

Mr. Eagle said, “Our dealerships will stay connected via our Texas roots and we will continue our time-honored traditions of customer service, high-quality products and the integration of innovative technologies. I am thrilled that we are expanding into San Antonio.”

A ground-breaking ceremony and informational website are in development. Additional details about the dealership can be found on their web page or on their social media pages.

About Hill Country Honda
Hill Country Honda is located on West Loop 1604 in San Antonio, Texas near the intersection of Culebra and 1604. Hill Country Honda is conveniently located to support San Antonio, Johnson City, Hondo, Helotes, Leon Valley, Lackland AFB, Castroville and all areas in the surrounding vicinity. The dealership services and sells one of the largest selections of new and used Honda cars and trucks in Texas.

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(Español) La población más vieja de la nación todavía está aumentando, informa la Oficina del Censo

June 22, 2017

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Equifax and Junior Achievement Americas Expand Financial Inclusion Program in Latin America, Reaching Thousands of Adolescents and Parents with Positive Message About Credit

June 22, 2017

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ATLANTA, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Equifax, Inc., a global information solutions company, today announced plans to expand its unique, regional financial inclusion and financial education program, ‘EduACCIÓN Financiera’ in tandem with Junior Achievement Americas, the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.

The two organizations say their “EduACCIÓN Financiera” program, which is being launched in Argentina, Chile and Peru this year and expanded in El Salvador, Paraguay and Uruguay will reach thousands of students preparing to enter university. The curriculum will focus on the importance of financial education – a major issue affecting Latin America today – but will also aim to provide additional tools and training to the parents of youth through community outreach and a special credit 101 seminar.

President of Equifax Latin America, Chris Jones said, “We are excited to enter the second year of this partnership with tremendous momentum after the successes we experienced in 2016. The feedback from the schools, students, and volunteers who participated in last year’s program was unanimous – although we have started to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work – there’s still much more to be done. With nearly 70% of Latin America’s population unbanked or underbanked, focusing ourselves on financial inclusion in all that we do continues to be of the highest importance for our organization. As trusted stewards and advocates for consumers, we believe that helping students and families to better understand their financial future is critical to reinforcing the credit industry’s positive and profound effects on financial inclusion. ‘EduACCIÓN Financiera’ by Equifax and Junior Achievement Americas is helping us to do just that with a real-world approach and impactful, tangible results.”

Leo Martellotto, President of Junior Achievement Americas continued, “‘EduACCIÓN Financiera’ is an excellent combination of technical, financial, and life skills training that is critical to youth development. This year, Equifax is allowing us to expand a high-impact initiative for Latin America and for thousands of young people who will be better prepared for their future and to contribute to the global economy. We are extremely proud of this new opportunity.”

Equifax first launched its partnership with Junior Achievement Americas in 2016 in El Salvador, Paraguay and Uruguay, reaching 1600 students across the region. In 2017, Equifax will continue EduACCIÓN Financiera in those three countries and also launch in Argentina, Chile and Peru reaching more than 2800 adolescents and their parents – representing significant growth in just one year.

About Equifax

Equifax is a global information solutions company that uses trusted unique data, innovative analytics, technology and industry expertise to power organizations and individuals around the world by transforming knowledge into insights that help make more informed business and personal decisions. The company organizes, assimilates and analyzes data on more than 820 million consumers and more than 91 million businesses worldwide, and its database includes employee data contributed from more than 7,100 employers.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Equifax operates or has investments in 24 countries in North America, Central and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. It is a member of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500® Index, and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol EFX. Equifax employs approximately 9,700 employees worldwide.

Some noteworthy achievements for the company include: Named to the Top 100 American Banker FinTech Forward list (2015-2016); named a Top Technology Provider on the FinTech 100 list (2004-2016); named an InformationWeek Elite 100 Winner (2014-2015); named a Top Workplace by Atlanta Journal Constitution (2013-2016); named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies (2011-2015); named one of Forbes’ World’s 100 Most Innovative Companies (2015-2016). For more information, visit www.equifax.com.

About Junior Achievement Americas

Junior Achievement is an international non-profit organization focused in inspiring and motivating kids and youth to successfully endeavor in a competitive world. Its programs are based in three fundamental pillars: entrepreneurship, financial literacy and access to the world of work. At a regional level, Junior Achievement Americas has presence in 31 countries, its programs benefit annually to more than 1 million youth and have joint projects with companies such as MasterCard, Citi, CIBC First Caribbean Bank, Scotiabank and the United States Development Office, among others. More information

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Equifax
Meredith Griffanti
Media Relations
+1 678 367 8174
[email protected]

Junior Achievement Americas
Hernan Zocco
Media Relations
+ 54 9351 3118789
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StarKist® Celebrates 100th Anniversary By Pledging $100,000 In Financial Contributions To Feed The Children

June 22, 2017

PITTSBURGH, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — StarKist^®, a food company that provides trusted, healthy and shelf-stable seafood products in the United States, is celebrating its 100^th Anniversary by pledging a $100,000 financial donation to Feed the Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending child hunger. In addition to the financial support, StarKist will also support Feed the Children by supplying those in need with $50,000-worth of nutritious and protein-packed StarKist products, giving children and families an easy and convenient way to enjoy premium tuna or salmon.

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“We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Feed the Children, as we value the organization’s endless commitment to breaking the poverty cycle by not only providing food, but also through finding long term solutions like education and backpack programs for children,” said Andrew Choe, StarKist President and CEO. “Over the past 100 years, StarKist has evolved into a socially responsible company that provides trusted, healthy food for more people. One in six children goes to bed hungry in the U.S., and we are eager to do our part by providing nutritious and convenient seafood to those who need it.”

The first partnership event will take place in StarKist’s hometown of Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, June 22. In collaboration with FOCUS + Pittsburgh charity, a community fair-style event will be held, where pre-registered attendees will enjoy truck-loads of food, reading materials for children and StarKist products. In addition to the Pittsburgh event, Feed the Children and StarKist are planning additional events in major U.S. cities including Los Angeles in July.

“We believe that no child should go to bed hungry in a land where there is plenty of food,” said Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children. “But the reality is, millions of boys and girls, right here in our own backyard, face this hardship every day. By combining efforts with our generous partner StarKist, we will have a greater impact on the lives of families who need us most.”

Celebrate 100 Years With StarKist

In addition to the kick-off celebration with Feed the Children, the 100^th anniversary celebration will continue with highlights including:

Later this summer, StarKist will be asking consumers to take a photo of their meal or StarKist product and share it using #ShareStarKistSweeps and #StarKist100. In return, the brand will donate to Feed the Children to support the organization’s anti-hunger efforts nationwide. More details will be announced this summer.

This fall, the StarKist story will be on display at the Senator John Heinz History Center, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum located in Pittsburgh, with a special “StarKist Celebrates 100 Years” pop-up exhibition. The exhibit will explore the 100-year history of the StarKist company and will feature the brand’s beloved spokesfish, Charlie the Tuna.

To learn about these 100^th Anniversary celebration events, be sure to become a StarKist fan at www.Facebook.com/StarKist, and follow us on Instagram StarKistCharlie, Twitter @StarKistCharlie and Pinterest www.Pinterest.com/StarKist.

About Feed the Children:
Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat hunger. It is one of the largest U.S.-based charities and serves those in need in the U.S. and in 10 countries around the world. It provides food, education, essentials and disaster response. Domestically, it operates five distribution centers (located in Oklahoma, Indiana, California, Tennessee and Pennsylvania). In fiscal year 2016, through its domestic and international programs, Feed the Children distributed 105 million pounds of food and essentials worldwide with a total value of $415 million, working with partner agencies to benefit 5.9 million people globally. It is accredited by GuideStar Exchange and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Visit www.feedthechildren.org for more information.

About StarKist Co.:
StarKist Co. is a food company that provides trusted, healthy, and shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce StarKist single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations^® and Salmon Creations^®. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie^® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.

Media Contact:
Michelle Faist
412-323-7457
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Consolidated Communications will Launch VEMOX, Olympusat’s Spanish-language OTT TV Everywhere Solution

June 22, 2017

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat, Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English-language networks, announced that Consolidated Communications will roll out the VEMOX platform to deliver its new Spanish-language OTT TV Everywhere service.

Consolidated customers will now have access to top-rated Spanish-language content with the addition of 70-plus live channels and thousands of on-demand movies and shows.

“The interest for top-notch content and on demand entertainment is driving operators to launch competitive TV Everywhere services,” said Tom Mohler, CEO of Olympusat Holdings. “VEMOX’s white label platform and multicultural content is ideal for operators like Consolidated Communications, looking to deliver a next-generation TV experience that allows users to access their favorite content wherever and whenever they choose.”

“Providing a robust and inclusive portfolio of content offerings is something that we consistently strive to do,” said Rob Koester, Vice President, Consumer Product Management for Consolidated Communications. “This platform gives us the ability to provide desired programming on a full range of connected devices at home or on the go.”

VEMOX successfully combines technology and content, making it easier for consumers to access top-quality content, including national and international live channels and on demand programming from Latin America. The live and on demand content available on VEMOX comprises of highly-acclaimed movies and series, fan-favorite telenovelas, trustworthy news, lifestyle entertainment, educational programming for kids, popular music videos and captivating documentaries.

The platform also offers the opportunity to add pre-roll ads and banners, offering content and advertising partners a great opportunity to connect with a new generation of TV and movie audiences.

About Consolidated Communications
Consolidated Communications (NASDAQ: CNSL) provides business and broadband communications services across its 11-state service area to carrier, commercial and consumer customers. For more than a century, the Company has consistently provided innovative, reliable, high-quality products and services. Consolidated Communications offers a wide range of communications solutions including: High-Speed Internet, Data, Digital TV, Phone, managed and cloud services and wireless backhaul over an extensive fiber optic network. Learn more about Consolidated Communications at consolidated.com.

To learn more about VEMOX™, please visit vemox.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

SOURCE Olympusat, Inc.

Rafael Amaya, Spanish-Language Leading Actor, To Be Honored During The 15th Annual Hispanic Television Summit Thursday, October 19, 2017 At The Sheraton New York Hotel

June 21, 2017

NEW YORK, June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rafael Amaya, star of the popular, Emmy Award-winning, Spanish language TV Telemundo Super Series™, El Señor de los Cielos, (“Lord of the Skies”) which just launched its fifth season on June 20, will be the 2017 recipient of the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television. The award is presented by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, two leading television business publications. Mr. Amaya will accept the award at a special luncheon ceremony, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., during the 15^th Annual Hispanic Television Summit, on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Sheraton New York Hotel, 811 Seventh Avenue at West 53^rd Street in New York City.

Mr. Amaya is being recognized for a career which has propelled him to becoming one of the best-known actors in both Spanish and English language television today. His career includes starring roles in successful Telemundo Network original productions, theater, movies, and television series. This leading man has also served as co-host of “The Billboard Mexican Music Awards,” and “The Billboard Latin Music Awards.”

“We are especially excited to be recognizing the achievements of this outstanding, popular actor and musician, who continues to attract millions of viewers to every episode of the successful, long-running super series,” said Louis Hillelson, Vice president and Group Publisher. He continued, “This is the quinceañera year for the Summit, and Mr. Amaya is receiving our legacy award which has been presented to other television leaders over the past fifteen years.”

Past recipients of the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television include other on-air celebrities like Mario Kreutzberger, better known as “Don Francisco,” Andrés Cantor, Cristina Saralegui, Lucero, Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan; news anchors Jorge Ramos, María Elena Salinas, José Díaz-Balart and María Celeste Arrarás, boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya; and advertising executives like P&G’s Edgar Sandoval and Monica Gadsby of Publicis Groupe.

The Hispanic Television Summit is the most popular, and longest running annual event for executives in the business of television and video for Hispanic audiences, worldwide. It attracts nearly 500 executives from the U.S., Latin America and Europe. The Summit was created fifteen years ago by Joe Schramm and has been produced for New Bay Media’s Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News every year since by the Schramm Marketing Group. This year, the Summit will be one of a series of conferences and events to be presented by New Bay Media during NYC Television Week, October 16-19, 2017.

To enjoy the early bird rate for this Summit, register by Monday, September 11, 2017 at https://nbmedia.swoogo.com/TVWEEK2017.

To learn more about the 15^th Annual Hispanic Television Summit, visit www.hispanictvsummit.com.

About NEWBAY MEDIA

NewBay Media is positioned at the center of the world’s most dynamic industries — Music, AV/Pro Audio, Consumer Electronics/Gaming, Video & Broadcast and Education. We connect and inform millions of constituents in these industries through our award-winning content, integrated media capabilities and high-profile network-building and informative events. NewBay proudly serves some of the broadest B-to-B professional and music enthusiast communities in the world through over 35 print and digital publications, more than 35 integrated web and mobile applications, more than 60 e-newsletters, over 50 conferences and conventions, custom marketing services and e-commerce capabilities. Find out more at www.newbaymedia.com

About Schramm Marketing Group

Schramm is a marketing agency that specializes in multicultural and segmented marketing, ticket sales promotions, and producing conferences for the television and video industry. The company is recognized for its expertise in attracting large, sold-out crowds for international soccer and for driving pay TV subscription sales. They recently launched Fantastico.nyc where Latinos buy tickets online in Spanish. Schramm created and produces the Hispanic Television Summit as well as other internationally-recognized conferences. Schramm’s clients include the leading brands in sports, television, entertainment, telecommunications, and non-profits. For more information, visit www.schrammnyc.com

For more information, contact:
Schramm Marketing Group:
Navi Ramnarain
212.983.0219
[email protected]

NewBay Media:
Chardia Christophe
212.378.0443
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Genesis Ranked Highest Premium Nameplate For Initial Quality By J.D. Power

June 21, 2017

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Genesis ranked highest among premium automakers in the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) study released today. This was the very first time the Genesis brand was included in the study. There were 13 brands in the premium segment.

“Respect for our owners means connecting with them on every level. This process starts the minute the car leaves the plant and continues with educating customers on every feature inside their new car,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. “Achieving the highest ranking among premium brands is a fantastic introduction into the IQS survey for Genesis.”

IQS, now in its 31st year, serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership.

“Receiving this award in our very first year in the U.S. market is a strong testament toward the commitment and meticulous work of Genesis,” said Head of Genesis Brand, Manfred Fitzgerald. “We are definitely on the right track, but this is just the beginning. There is absolutely no compromise when it comes to the quality and safety of our vehicles. We will continue to hold our current and future products to the highest standard to become the most desirable and trusted brand for customers.”

The 2017 IQS is based on responses from nearly 80,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2017 model-year vehicles surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study uses a 233-question survey designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and drive product improvement.

About Genesis

Genesis, the luxury automotive brand, strives to make a positive difference in the lives of discerning customers, thus becoming an important element of their lifestyle. As a design-focused brand, Genesis has introduced fascinating models that embody athletic elegance, starting from the brand’s flagship model G90, mid-size luxury sedan G80 and its derivative G80 Sport.

For more information on Genesis and its new definition of luxury please visit www.genesis.com

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Century 21 Real Estate Boasts No. 1 Sales Agent and Three in the Top 10 Among NAHREP Top 250 Latino Agents by Sales Volume

June 21, 2017

MADISON, N.J., June 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the iconic CENTURY 21^® brand, announced today that Marty Rodriguez of the Marty Rodriguez Team of CENTURY 21 Marty Rodriguez in Glendora, California, is the No. 1 sales volume producer in the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ (NAHREP) Top 250 Latino Real Estate Agents report with $230.8 million in overall sales volume, $28 million more than the second place finisher. Dania Perry of CENTURY 21 Jim White & Associates in Treasure Island, Florida, ranks No. 9 with $82.6 million of sales volume, and Ricardo Acevedo of Acevedo Team of CENTURY 21 King in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is No. 10 with $81.8 million in sales volume.

“The C21 affiliated sales professionals who earned this prestigious honor shine a bright light on how the C21 Platform combines innovation with a personalized ‘human touch’ to help build long-term relationships, attract new business and drive transaction growth,” said Greg Sexton, chief operating officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Exceeding the expectations of today’s diverse real estate consumer is what they do best.”

Among Latino sales associates ranked by total number of transactions, the CENTURY 21 brand had 31 of the Top 250 nationwide, including four professionals ranked among the Top 25. In addition to the Rodriguez Team (No. 2 by transactions) and Acevedo (No. 19), Douglas Ramos of CENTURY 21 Alliance Realty in Linden, New Jersey (No. 11), and Alicia Treviño (No. 24) of CENTURY 21 Alicia Treviño, REALTORS^® in Mesquite, Texas, ranked among the top 25 Latino residential real estate sales associates in the United States.

Other notable CENTURY 21 affiliated professionals were ranked among the Top 50 by transactions, or the top 20%: Michelle Fermin of CENTURY 21 North Shore in North Andover, Massachusetts (No. 33), Jona Gamboa of CENTURY 21 Everest Realty Group, Jona Gamboa Team, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Matias Rosales of CENTURY 21 Action Group, Yuma Home Team, Yuma, Arizona.

In the NAHREP Top 50 individual category, the CENTURY 21^® brand proudly recognizes the nine C21 professionals who earned their way onto the ranking:

Xio Sandoval of CENTURY 21 Realty Masters, Montebello, California (No. 12)
Oscar Garcia of CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates, Wilmington, North Carolina (No. 14)
Dania Perry of CENTURY 21 Jim White & Associates, Treasure Island, Florida (No. 22)
Andrea Pena Moran of CENTURY 21 Alicia Treviño, Realtors, Dallas, Texas (No. 25)
Martha Corral of CENTURY 21 Affiliated, Aurora, Colorado (No. 30)
Lia Saa of CENTURY 21 John Walton, Lubbock, Texas (No. 41)
Cindy Fernandez of CENTURY 21 Jordan-Link & Company, Porterville, California (No. 43)
Hector Rubio of CENTURY 21 Da-Ly Realty, Grand Island, Nebraska (No. 47)
Fidel Carranza of CENTURY 21 Desert Rock, Hesperia, California (No. 48).

“The CENTURY 21 brand has a long-standing tradition of championing multiculturalism and the core belief that homeownership and the diverse Latino cultures and communities are inseparable,” added Sexton. “Serving diverse markets is good business, and another sign that our iconic brand is committed to reflecting all of the faces of the consumers it serves in local markets across the globe.”

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is comprised of approximately 7,400 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 78 countries and territories worldwide with more than 111,000 independent sales professionals. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21Global.com, commercial.century21.com, century21.com/finehomes, and century21espanol.com.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.

© 2017 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21^®, the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Contact:
Peter Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Phone: 973.407.5180
Email: [email protected]

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George Pataki, Former New York Governor And Advisor To The Ad Hoc Group Of Puerto Rico General Obligation Bondholders, Issues Memorandum For Policymakers On Puerto Rico

June 20, 2017

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today the Ad Hoc Group of Puerto Rico General Obligation Bondholders and its advisor, former Governor of New York, George Pataki, released a Memorandum for Policymakers on Puerto Rico. The memorandum, along with a presentation which can be found at www.FactCheckPuertoRico.org, includes analysis of financial material that was recently made public by the Center for Investigative Journalism.

Key excerpts from the memo:

The (Commonwealth’s FY 2018) budget includes year over year public expenditure increases of $575 million; a fact which the Commonwealth attempts to obscure by reclassifying certain expenses as “below the line,” including two large slush funds (the $545 million “reconciliation adjustment,” and the $305 million “budgetary reserve”).
The Board insists on projecting a decrease in the Commonwealth’s revenues and a contraction in the island’s GNP, in spite of contradictory information. Puerto Rico’s revenues are up, powered by robust consumer consumption. Both tax collections and nominal GNP are at all-time highs.
The Oversight Board uses these misleading projections to argue that the island has the capacity for only $400 million in debt service in the coming year. In fact, before pension payments, the Commonwealth is running a primary surplus of $3 billion for FY18. It also has $1 billion less in accounts payable – spread over multiple years – than had previously been forecast by the Fiscal Plan.

The memorandum for policymakers along with a more detailed presentation entitled “Puerto Rico: Separating Fact from Fiction” can both be found online at www.FactCheckPuertoRico.org.

For media inquiries, please contact Miriam Warren at [email protected].

SOURCE Ad Hoc Group of Puerto Rico General Obligation Bondholders

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