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HSN Partners With Dreamers Ventures To Discover And Launch New Products Created By Latino Entrepreneurs

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La galardonada empresaria y creadora de Dreamers Ventures, Lili Gil Valletta y el "TV's Billion Dollar Man", Bob Circosta.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading entertainment and lifestyle retailer, HSN, has teamed up with award-winning entrepreneur and creator of Dreamers Ventures, Liliana “Lili” Gil Valletta, to launch Project American Dreams.

Award-winning entrepreneur and creator of Dreamers Ventures, Lili Gil Valletta and "TV's Billion Dollar Man", Bob Circosta.

Expanding on HSN’s existing American Dreams initiative – a program designed to cultivate entrepreneurs and introduce innovative new products to the marketplace – Project American Dreams will be a business competition to discover, mentor and fast-track the launch of product innovations created by Latino entrepreneurs on HSN.

Kicking off during Hispanic Heritage Month, prospective entrepreneurs can submit their products online for review via projectamericandreams.com from September 30 to December 9, 2016. Up to twenty products will be selected as semifinalists for judges to review at the HSN studios, and up to five winners will be selected to introduce their brand live -reaching approximately 94 million households in the spring of 2017.

“HSN has a rich history of supporting entrepreneurs and introducing their products to the marketplace,” said Bill Brand, President, HSN. “Building on the success of our existing American Dreams series, we are looking forward to extending our reach, while leveraging Dreamers Ventures’ incredible network to discover innovative new products through Project American Dreams.”

As an immigrant, entrepreneur and the first Hispanic partner to HSN’s American Dreams initiative, Gil Valletta was inspired by the need to create a business competition and platform that will help fill the gaps in access, opportunity and wealth many Hispanic entrepreneurs face.

“While Latinos represent 17% of the population and are starting more new businesses than the general population, they receive less access to opportunities and get less than 1% of all venture capital and angel funding,” said Lili Gil Valletta, co-founder of Dreamers Ventures. “This is why I assembled an alliance of leading experts, investors and mentors to fill the gap in access and opportunity for Latino entrepreneurs.” This network of experts will provide personalized coaching and resources to the selected finalists in preparation for their national launch. Various HSN celebrity partners will also provide their personal business tips to the contestants throughout the competition.

This one-of-a-kind alliance includes best-selling author and “TV’s Billion Dollar Man” Bob Circosta, a pioneer of the multi-billion dollar live television shopping industry; and Latino business organizations like Access Latina- a non-profit that offers capital resources, access to networks and mentoring for Latinas. In addition to personalized coaching and the chance to gain mass-market distribution on HSN, qualified winners will receive a scholarship to attend the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurs Leaders Program, where Gil Valletta serves as a business mentor.

As a national leader in providing innovative programs and financial services to Hispanics, U.S. Bank supports Project American Dreams as a partner to educate, empower and offer access to capital for Hispanic business owners.

“Entrepreneurs bring a passion and spirit to their work that has driven our economy for generations,” said Kate Quinn, executive vice president, and chief strategy and reputation officer at U.S. Bank. “U.S. Bank is pleased to embrace that spirit by supporting new Hispanic businesses in partnership with HSN and Project American Dreams. We look forward to helping these entrepreneurs turn their dreams into new possibilities for future business.”

The competition was first publicly announced during the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo in Houston, Texas, where over 2,500 Hispanic professionals from around the country gathered for leadership development and career advancement. “We are honored to have been chosen as Project American Dreams’ announcement platform,” commented Thomas Savino, CEO of Prospanica. “Partnering with this initiative is a win on all fronts as our organization works to empower Hispanic professionals achieve their full economic potential.”

Inventors can submit their product now through December 9th, 2016 by visiting ProjectAmericanDreams.com and following the submission instructions.

For more information about Project American Dreams please visit ProjectAmericanDreams.com and its social channels: Facebook: @DreamersVentures

Instagram: dreamersventures and Twitter: @DreamersVenture #HSNProjectAmericanDreams.        

About HSN:
HSN is a leading entertainment and lifestyle retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/Lifestyle, fashion/Accessories, and Electronics. HSN broadcasts live to approximately 94 million households in the US 24/7 and its website – hsn.com features more than 50,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. HSN, founded 39 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSNI). For more information, please visit www.HSN.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook and Twitter.

About U.S. Bancorp
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $428 billion in assets as of June 30, 2016, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, the fifth largest commercial bank in the United States. The Company operates 3,122 banking offices in 25 states and 4,923 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at www.usbank.com.

About Prospanica
Prospanica, the Association of Hispanic Professionals is the non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Hispanics to achieve their full educational, economic, and social potential. With more than 45 Professional and University Chapters nationwide including Puerto Rico, Prospanica helps professionals and Fortune 500 partners build on connections and career development to fortify the Hispanic workforce. Prospanica’s conference is a 4-day career expo that brings together subject matter experts and thousands of hiring managers from top national companies and universities for the purpose of recruiting talent and helping Hispanics achieve professional success.

About Dreamers Ventures
Dreamers Ventures is an alliance of investors, mentors and resources committed to fuel Latino business growth. With a focus on product innovation, this accelerator was co-founded by award-winning entrepreneur Lili Gil Valletta, entrepreneur, investor and digital expert Enrique Arbelaez, supported by industry leaders like the legendary “TV’s Billion Dollar Man” and author of the best selling book “Life is a Pitch”, Bob Circosta among other experts. Signature programs launched and managed by Dreamers Ventures include HSN’s Project American Dreams, a business competition that discovers, mentors, and fast tracks Latino entrepreneurs to launch their products live on HSN.

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Imagen Televisión, Mexico’s New Broadcast TV Network, Reveals Details Of Its Programming

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José de Egipto

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Imagen Televisión, the new Mexican broadcast television network that is launching on Monday, October 17, revealed details of its programming today. The strategic vision for this innovative proposal comes from Olegario Vázquez Aldir, CEO of Grupo Empresarial Ángeles, which offers audiences competitive products at the national and international levels.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7936151-imagen-television-el-nuevo-canal-de-mexico-revela-detalles-programacion

The network’s content includes a significant component of Mexican-made original productions and hit shows from around the world. The fiction, news, entertainment and sports genres will be the main pillars of the network’s content strategy.

Aware of its historic role as the first over the air television network launched in Mexico in more than 20 years, Imagen Televisión is affirming its commitment to be a new media option for Mexican audiences that connects everyone, and where everyone’s ideas have a place – a network that inspires younger generations, looks at the world through a different lens and paves the way for new possibilities.

This programming is the network’s first effort to enter the daily lives of millions of Mexicans. Imagen Televisión will always strive to do their utmost, hand in hand with the audience, to give them the very best, and to promote the values the network believes to be crucial: innovation, diversity, respect, a profound sense of responsibility, and freedom.

FICTION

#juntossomoslibres de contar historias inteligentes
(#togetherwearefree to tell intelligent stories)

VUELVE TEMPRANO
PREMIERES OCTOBER 17
M-F 8 PM

Starring Gabriela de la Garza, Mario Cimarro and Rubén Zamora, Imagen Televisión’s first original series, produced with Argos Comunicación, was shot in Mexico with the highest production standards. Vuelve Temprano tells the story of Clara and Santiago, a couple that seems to have the perfect life until everything comes crashing down and they realize they know much less about their own children than they ever would have believed.

Full of suspense and intrigue, this gripping narrative explores the fragility of today’s families and raises the profound and terrifying question: at any given moment, do you really know where your children are?

The stellar supporting cast for this series includes Carlos Ferro, Francisco de la O, Sharis Cid, Sara Corrales, Alejandra Ambrosi, Cristina Rodlo, Alejandro Durán, Alejandro Caso, Daniel Barona, Julia Urbini, Sophie Gómez, Adriana Leal, Adriana Lumina, Palmeira Cruz, Christian Vázquez, Flor Payan, Andrés Delgado and Estela Calderón.

EL CAPO
COMING SOON

An Imagen Televisión original production in collaboration with Estudios TeleMéxico, El Capo stars Mauricio Islas with Irán Castillo, Marisol del Olmo, Sara Maldonado, Miguel Rodarte, Plutarco Haza and Julio Bracho. The series was shot on location in Mexico City and surrounding areas, using the highest quality digital cinematography.

El Capo tells the story of José Vicente Solís Armenta, an outlaw on the run from the law who faces life in prison for his crimes. After being betrayed by an informant, he has the authorities hot on his trail, determined to take him dead or alive. All the while trying to evade capture, José Vicente has to contend with the wife he deceived, a murderous ex-lover, and an amorous female bodyguard.

At some point during his war against the authorities, however, José Vicente discovers that the real struggle is not against others but against himself, and that death may be his only path to redemption. You will not want to be El Capo, but you will die to see it.

In addition to its lead cast, El Capo features performances by Gerardo Taracena, Roberto Mateos, Alejandro de la Madrid, Claudio Lafarga, Daniela Perea, Isabel Burr, Pablo Cruz, Mauricio Rousselon and Mimi Morales.

JOSÉ DE EGIPTO
PREMIERES OCTOBER 18
M-F 7 PM

One of the most successful television biblical series, José de Egipto is the timeless story of Joseph, son of Jacob. As a boy, he has dreams of greatness but suffers an unexpected betrayal when his own brothers sell him into slavery. But God grants Joseph the ability to interpret dreams, a gift that ultimately leads him to become governor of Egypt. Brought face to face again with his betrayers, he must decide whether to punish his brothers or forgive them.

This inspiring production shows that even when you touch bottom, your dreams can still come true if you have faith.

LADY, LA VENDEDORA DE ROSAS
PREMIERES OCTOBER 17
M-F 11 PM

This Sony Pictures Television hit production is the true story of Lady Tabares, a poor flower seller who is discovered by a famous film director and cast as the lead in the movie “La Vendedora de Rosas.”

Lady enjoys fame and stardom on the red carpets at the world’s top film festivals. But fairy tales don’t last forever and, barely 20 years old, she is drawn into a complicated web of circumstances that will change her life in drastic ways once more.

REGLAS DEL JUEGO
PREMIERES OCTOBER 18
M-F 5 PM

From the creators of Avenida Brasil comes Reglas del Juego, nominated for two International Emmy Awards for best telenovela and best actor (Alexandre Neto). This production is the powerful story of a man who hides behind a heroic reputation for rehabilitating ex-convicts to destroy everyone around him.

NEWS

#juntossomoslibres de descubrir nuevos ángulos
(#togetherwearefree to discover new angles)

From the state-of-the-art Imagen News Center, the most comprehensive multimedia team of journalists will generate news content 24 hours a day on multiple platforms, including three daily newscasts.

IMAGEN NOTICIAS CON FRANCISCO ZEA
PREMIERES OCTOBER 18
M-F 6 AM

Imagen Televisión invites you to wake up every morning to friendly faces with a newscast that helps you understand the day’s top stories from a range of outlets, including social media. Anchor Francisco Zea is committed to audience participation and will welcome constant interaction with the coverage team, which also features Gerardo Liceaga, Darío Celis, Sofía Rivera Torres, Capitán Albores, Jimena Duarte and Enrique Villanueva.

IMAGEN NOTICIAS CON YURIRIA SIERRA
PREMIERES OCTOBER 18
M-F 2 PM

Yuriria Sierra anchors this dynamic, fresh and innovative news format that will appeal to viewers of all generations who make viral the stories they find moving, funny or informative. Pablo Carrillo, Rodrigo Pacheco, Hiram Hurtado, Carolina Botia and Óscar Madrazo round out a team that will engage viewers in a conversation about the news every weekday afternoon.

IMAGEN NOTICIAS CON CIRO GÓMEZ LEYVA
PREMIERES OCTOBER 17
M-F 10 PM

Imagen Noticias evening edition is a program for viewers who have seen the day’s top stories but want to go a step further and evaluate, question and debate their implications. This is a newscast for people who like to delve deeper into the news, with a focus on the most controversial issues. With special collaboration from David Páramo, Paola Virrueta and Javier Alarcón.

¿QUÉ IMPORTA!
PREMIERES OCTOBER 17
M-F 10:45 PM

Hosted by Eduardo Videgaray and José Ramón San Cristóbal “El Estaca,” this entertaining news program takes a humorous look at the headlines, helping viewers end the day well informed and on a happy note, or disturbed.

ENTERTAINMENT

#juntossomoslibres de reírnos de nosotros mismos
(#togetherwearefree to laugh at ourselves)

SALE EL SOL
PREMIERES OCTOBER 18
M-F 8 AM

Live from the new Imagen Televisión studios and hosted by Luz María Zetina, Mauricio Barcelata, Carlos Arenas and Paulina Mercado, Sale el Sol is a new morning show with a fun, informal, dynamic, inclusive and optimistic outlook that promises to transform mornings for Mexican audiences by focusing on contemporary issues that inspire, inform and promote a positive attitude.

A number of experts will make regular appearances on the show: Diana Motta (lifestyle); Gustavo Adolfo Infante and Ana María Alvarado (show business and entertainment); “Pepe” Bandera and Julie Salomón (medicine and health); Jorge Boyoli (fitness); Natalia Coppola (astrology); Daniel Frydman (food and cooking); Juan Jerónimo “Jay-Jay” González Fernández (yoga); and Meteora Fontana (human interest stories).

CÁMBIAME MX
PREMIERES OCTOBER 18
M-F 3 PM

In this original production by Litopos for Imagen Televisión, participants will have one minute to tell their stories and convince one of three experts that they deserve a makeover.

Without surgical intervention but with plenty of motivation, self-esteem and, especially, style, the three experts – Glenda Reyna, Max Pizzi and Álvaro Nates – will guide the selected participants through a transformation whose ultimate goal is to help them feel good about themselves.

Hosted by Rossana Nájera, Cámbiame MX will bring laughter and tears of emotion to weekday afternoons.

EL MINUTO QUE CAMBIÓ MI DESTINO
PREMIERES OCTOBER 22
SATURDAYS 10 PM

Journalist Gustavo Adolfo Infante hosts this interview show, profiling leading celebrities as only he knows how: getting them to take off the masks they have worn throughout their careers and describe the moment that changed their lives forever.

SPORTS

#juntossomoslibres de salirnos de la cancha
(#togetherwearefree to get out and play)

LIGA MX
PREMIERES OCTOBER 22
SATURDAYS 5 PM

Imagen Televisión will air Los Gallos de Querétaro and Jaguares de Chiapas home games, every Saturday at 5PM.

Gallos de Querétaro versus América will broadcast at a special time during premiere week: Saturday, October 22 at 7 PM.

ADRENALINA
PREMIERES OCTOBER 23
SUNDAYS 11 PM

Hosted by Javier Alarcón and Pablo Carrillo, Adrenalina is a sports magazine that summarizes the week in sports with passionate, revealing and conclusive analysis.

The panel of analysts features Héctor Miguel Zelada, the best goalkeeper in the history of Club América and a member of the Argentina team that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico; Ramón Ramírez, a former member of Mexico’s World Cup team and a Chivas de Guadalajara icon and Bonifacio Núñez, the most controversial but approachable referee in Mexican soccer. Regular participants will also include ex-Querétaro head coach Carlos de los Cobos, formerly of the Salvadoran national team and Club América and the head coach of the Mexican team that won the FIFA U-17 World Championship Peru 2005, Jesús “Chucho” Ramírez.

IMAGEN TELEVISIÓN DIGITAL

From Day 1, Imagen Televisión will be a transmedia excersice, going beyond traditional television and taking advantage of their experience to tell stories in the most efficient way for each platform. The network will make the best effort to present content as optimally as possible on their website, social media and mobile apps. In a world that stops for nothing, Imagen Televisión will strive to stay in the vanguard via:

Harnessing The “Power of AND” Leads To Successful Total Market Approaches

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, many marketers are misapplying Total Market strategies resulting in devastating effects in multicultural market share. An industry-wide initiative, led by AHAA in collaboration with the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and other multi-cultural experts, clarified that reaching today’s increasingly diverse new mainstream lies in the “Power of AND” – a Total Market approach requiring both a culturally nuanced mainstream campaign AND integrated, yet relevant, segment campaigns.

“True Total Market success comes from both a new mainstream market lens AND a segment lens,” said Eric Reynolds, CMO of Clorox. “There are no short cuts to getting great work that moves the sales needle.”

According to AHAA Chair Linda Lane Gonzalez, “Inclusive campaigns are merely the basic minimum brands can do to reflect the new mainstream but it falls short of addressing the total opportunity. Without dedicated segment approaches working in synergy with mainstream work, business growth falls flat.”

To help clear the confusion, the trade groups have developed three guiding principles for proper implementation of Total Market:

  1. Total Market efforts need to be comprised of a diverse American Mainstream PLUS demographic, cultural and language segments. 
  2. Total Market insights need to be embedded throughout the marketing process. 
  3. Reaching the New Mainstream requires both a culturally nuanced mainstream campaign AND integrated yet relevant segment campaigns. 

“If you are only doing mainstream advertising, and calling it Total Market, you are missing out on significant market share volume opportunities,” said Michael Lacorazza, EVP of Integrated Marketing at Wells Fargo. “You have to determine the importance of each segment for every campaign up front, budget accordingly, and provide all agencies the time to collaborate and find the best and most meaningful solutions.”

AHAA also put together a short list of what is NOT a total market approach. 

  • It’s not a general market campaign with translations.
  • It’s not diversity by means of inclusive casting.
  • It’s not a strategy to lower advertising costs.
  • It’s not handing off segment responsibility to agencies lacking deep cultural expertise.

On Monday, October 10, as part of the ANA Multicultural & Diversity Summit, AHAA will bring together both Reynolds and Lacorazza to candidly discuss how Clorox and Wells Fargo have brought the “Power of AND” to life with successful campaigns that do not fall for the over-simplicity of an inclusive campaign, but rather pursue effectiveness through the power of culturally nuanced mainstream campaigns and integrated, yet relevant, segment campaigns.

About AHAA:
Founded in 1996, AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

City & State Honors Sheena Wright, President and CEO of United Way of New York City, as One of Manhattan’s Top 50 Community Leaders

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United Way of New York City

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sheena Wright, President and CEO, United Way of New York City (UWNYC), has been named one of Manhattan’s top 50 community leaders by City & State. This prestigious recognition is part of City & State‘s “Borough Series,” which ranks the top 50 community and business leaders in each of New York City’s five boroughs. The honorees were announced in a special print issue of City & State magazine that was released on Monday, October 3. A celebratory breakfast was held this morning at Capital Grille in New York City for the honorees.

United Way of New York City

“I am humbled and honored to have been named one of the top 50 community leaders in Manhattan and want to thank City & State for this recognition,” said Sheena Wright. “Congratulations to my fellow honorees, who represent the best of the best in the business, philanthropy, nonprofit, media and political industries. These women and men are doing truly outstanding work for our city and borough. I may be the one accepting the award, but this recognition is shared by the remarkable staff and volunteers that make UWNYC so special. I am so proud of the work we do each and every day to create opportunity for New Yorkers in every corner of our city.”

Other honorees from this year’s Manhattan 50 include: Timothy Dolan, Cardinal of the Archdiocese of New York, Lee Bollinger, President of Columbia University, Tony Marx, President of the New York Public Library, Emily Rafferty, Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and President Emerita of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, John Catsimatidis, CEO of the Red Apple Group, Jane Rosenthal, Co-founder of the Tribeca Film Institute, Kenneth Davis, President and CEO of the Mount Sinai Health System, Barry Diller, IAC, Expedia Chairman, Alicia Glen, Deputy Mayor of New York City, Patricia Harris, CEO of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Julie Menin, Commissioner of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, James Milliken, Chancellor of the City University of New York, Bill Rudin, Chairman of the Association for a Better New York, Marissa Shorenstein, President of AT&T New York, and Rob Speyer, Chairman of the Real Estate Board of New York.

Wright has served as President and CEO of UWNYC since October 2012, becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its nearly 80-year history. UWNYC is a nonprofit, community service organization with a long and rich history of helping people build more self-sufficient lives. As one of the best-known nonprofits, and part of the worldwide United Way brand, UWNYC helps mobilize communities to break down barriers and build opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers for the benefit of all. UWNYC partners with, and provides resources to, over 500 nonprofit organizations to address the needs of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers every year.

For media inquiries, contact Rida Bint Fozi at 212-337-8870 or [email protected].

About United Way of New York City
United Way of New York City (UWNYC) has been a trusted partner to government, corporations, and community-based organizations for nearly 80 years. Serving low-income New Yorkers, UWNYC’s collective impact approach enables the diagnosis of neighborhood challenges and the design of solutions to expand education, financial stability, and health opportunities. UWNYC then deploys resources and volunteers while also driving policy change that is guided by measured results. UWNYC envisions caring communities where all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. Learn more at www.unitedwaynyc.org.

Contact:
Rida Bint Fozi – 212-337-8870
[email protected]

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Nexus Saves Immigrant Mother and Her Children From Deportation

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VERONA, Va., Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A recent Hoy Los Angeles (Today Los Angeles) article highlighted how attorneys from Nexus Caridades, one of America’s leading pro-bono immigration legal services, helped prevent the deportation of an immigrant mother and her children. As the article states, Tomasa Cristina Centeno and her children made a difficult journey to the United States from their native El Salvador where they feared for their lives as victims of gang-related violence and extortion.

Shortly upon crossing the border, Ms. Centeno and her children were placed in deportation proceedings. However, thanks to the pro-bono legal representation by Nexus Caridades attorneys, Ms. Centeno and her children were afforded prosecutorial discretion, allowing them to live in the United States.

Mike Donovan, CEO of Nexus Services, Inc., the parent company of Libre by Nexus and sponsor of Nexus Caridades, issued the following statement:

“We are proud of the fine work by our team of attorneys who worked tirelessly to keep Ms. Centeno and her family in the United States. Ms. Centeno is an incredibly hard-working, law-abiding citizen who, like so many immigrants, came to our country seeking opportunities and a safe environment to raise her children. Everyday, our attorneys work on a pro-bono basis to deliver excellent legal representation to thousands of immigrants and their families.

“Whether we are fighting discrimination against immigrants or reuniting families through our Libre by Nexus program, the Nexus family of companies is always committed to advancing and protecting the rights of immigrants in the United States.

“Ms. Centeno’s story is also a reminder of our country’s need for comprehensive immigration reform. That is why Nexus is proud to employ a team of policy advocates that dedicate over 7,000 hours a year toward fixing our country’s broken immigration system.”

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The following excerpt of the article was translated by Nexus Services.

From a Nightmare to a Miracle, A Mother and Her Children are Saved from Deportation
by Selene Rivera, Hoy Los Angeles

Two years after being intercepted at the border by immigration authorities, a mother and her four minor children are saved from deportation.

Tomasa Cristina Centeno heaved a sigh of relief and proudly displayed the card that allows one to work and be in the US legally.

“One does everything possible as a mother so that your children are well,” said the 39 year-old lady after recalling a life full of fear and uncertainty in El Salvador

Click here for the original story.

For more information about Nexus Caridades, please visit: nexuscaridades.com  

Texas Association of REALTORS® installs officers, outlines priorities for 2017

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Texas Association of REALTORS® (TAR) installed its 2017 officers last month during the Texas REALTORS® Conference in Galveston. The incoming officers, including Chairman Vicki Fullerton of The Woodlands, Chairman-Elect Kaki Lybbert of Denton, Secretary/Treasurer Tray Bates of Corpus Christi and Immediate Past Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith of Dallas, have more than a century of combined leadership experience within the Texas real estate industry and their local communities.

“The demand for Texas real estate is strong and enduring, and it’s an incredibly exciting time to work in our industry,” said incoming Chairman Fullerton. “Texas’ diverse economy continues to be a magnet for relocating families and job growth, while the Texas real estate industry is a key driver in job growth across the state.”

With well over 100,000 Texas REALTORS® across the state, TAR has experienced record membership growth in 2016 and has continued to advocate for Texas property owners after the passage of statewide Proposition 1 last fall, which permanently banned real estate transfer taxes. The association is actively educating private-property owners across the state on hidden property taxes—increases in property taxes due to skyrocketing property appraisals even when tax rates are lowered or remain unchanged.

Fullerton continued, “TAR remains on the front lines of ensuring Texas remains a great place to live, work and do business. In the upcoming legislative session, you can count on Texas REALTORS® to advocate for policies that protect the rights of private-property owners and strengthen our economy.”

Incoming Chairman Vicki Fullerton is a broker with RE/MAX in The Woodlands & Spring. Fullerton is a committed leader who brings more than 38 years of real estate experience to her role. She is Immediate Past chair of the Realtor Party Trustees for Campaign Services and serves as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) federal political coordinator to U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, chairman of the ways and means committee. Vicki is the 2014 state representative on the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Major Investor Council. In 2011, she chaired the NAR Issues Mobilization Committee. Fullerton served as regional vice president on the TAR Executive Board from 2004 to 2013 and was a TREPAC trustee from 2010 to 2014. She served as chairman for the Montgomery County Association of REALTORS® in 1992, president of the Lone Star CRS chapter in 1999, and chairman of the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) in 2009. She was recognized by HAR as REALTOR® of the Year in 2006.

Kaki Lybbert of Century 21 Judge Fite in Denton is the incoming Chairman-Elect for TAR as well as chairman of the Major Investor Council for NAR. The youngest daughter of a family that was steeped in the construction business, she obtained her real estate license in 1995 and has been an associate of Century 21 since 1998. She has consistently been one of the top producers of her company. Lybbert gives her time and resources to her profession and her community, serving on many committees and boards throughout Denton/Wise County. She has served in many roles throughout the REALTOR® organization, including chairman of TREPAC in 2012 and on the 2016 RPAC Fundraising Forum for NAR.

Incoming Secretary/Treasurer Tray Bates is the president and broker/owner of Bates Commercial LLC. A third-generation commercial real estate broker, Bates has provided real estate services throughout Texas since 1993. Recognized for his outstanding service in the real estate industry, Bates was named REALTOR® of the Year by the Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) in 2009 and served as chairman of CCAR in 2011. A founding member of the South Texas Commercial Association, Bates served as president in 2012 and 2015. He has been a member of the TAR Board of Directors since 2009 and is a current member of the NAR Commercial Committee.

Immediate Past Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith is a broker with Dallas-based Dave Perry-Miller & Associates and will be the 2017 regional vice president for NAR, representing Texas and Louisiana. A dedicated member of the REALTOR® organization, Smith served as president of the Collin County Association of REALTORS® in 2012 and as vice president for NAR in 2013. She has chaired and served on more than 20 TAR committees, task forces, and work groups, including serving four years as TREPAC trustee. Smith currently serves on the Board of Regents of REALTOR® University and on the national Advisory Council for RPR (REALTORS® Property Resource).

The installation ceremony took place on Sept. 8 at the Galveston Island Convention Center. More than 500 Texas REALTORS® and industry dignitaries attended the Installation, led by master of ceremonies John Smaby, 2017 First Vice President for NAR.

About the Texas Association of Realtors
With more than 100,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Danielle Urban
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
[email protected]

 

Crown Royal Introduces Vanilla Flavored Whisky. And It’s So Good.

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Crown Royal is adding a delicious offering to its family of whiskies with the introduction of Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whisky, a blend of hand selected Crown Royal whiskies infused with the rich flavor of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla.

GIMLI, Manitoba, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Crown Royal is adding a delicious offering to its family of whiskies with the introduction of Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whisky, a blend of hand selected Crown Royal whiskies infused with the rich flavor of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla. The result is a unique whisky bursting with the flavor of vanilla and the distinctive smoothness of Crown Royal.

Crown Royal is adding a delicious offering to its family of whiskies with the introduction of Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whisky, a blend of hand selected Crown Royal whiskies infused with the rich flavor of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla.

A drink for all seasons, Crown Royal Vanilla can be enjoyed on the rocks, as a chilled shot, mixed with a variety of sodas for a Vanilla-forward take on hard sodas or as the key ingredient in unique twists on classic cocktails like the Vanilla Old Fashioned or Vanilla Hot Toddy.

Crown Royal Vanilla Flavored Whisky begins with a nose of rich vanilla bean with delicate hints of oak. The taste opens with a delicious, creamy vanilla flavor followed by a smooth, light whisky finish. The mouthfeel is viscous and warm, and the aftertaste is reminiscent of crème brulee.

“Vanilla is such a classic flavor that people around the world crave,” said Jim Ruane, Crown Royal Brand Director. “Infusing our Crown Royal whiskies with the flavor of Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla allows us to highlight the vanilla notes found in many whiskies, including Crown Royal Deluxe, and share a delicious new offering with consumers.”

Crown Royal Vanilla is enclosed in the signature box and felt bag that Crown Royal consumers have grown to know and love. The packaging incorporates tan and cream hues with imagery of vanilla leaves on the bottle’s label. Crown Royal Vanilla (70 proof, 35% ABV) will be sold at a suggested retail price of $24.99 for a 750 ml bottle and is currently available nationwide.

The launch of Crown Royal Vanilla will be supported through the implementation of a full marketing mix including television, print and online advertising, as well as public relations, digital extensions and point of sale materials featuring the tagline, “Vanilla So Good.” A Crown Royal Vanilla commercial featuring actor/comedian J.B. Smoove will debut nationally on television and social media platforms beginning in early October.

Want to be truly smooth? Make sure to enjoy your Crown Royal Vanilla in moderation.

About Diageo

Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan’s whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

Follow us on Twitter for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.

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Makita Announces Contest For Fans To Win A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience with Soccer Legend Félix Fernández

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Enter for a chance to Win Dinner with Univision Deportes co-host and former Mexican National Soccer Team goalkeeper Felix Fernandez.

Grand Prize offers a trip for 2 to Miami, dinner with Félix Fernández, and new Makita 18V LXT® Cordless Tools

LA MIRADA, California, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Makita U.S.A., Inc. announced today “El Tri Color”, a contest built for soccer fans offering a chance to win a trip to Miami and dinner with former Mexican National Team goalkeeper Félix Fernández.

Enter for a chance to Win Dinner with Univision Deportes co-host and former Mexican National Soccer Team goalkeeper Felix Fernandez.

The contest, named after the red, green and white jerseys of the Mexican National Team, runs October 3 – 31 and offers a chance to win a grand prize trip for two to Miami, Florida. The prize includes dinner with Félix Fernández, as well as a Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless 2-Piece Combo Kit. With over 150 solutions, Makita has the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18 volt lithium-ion slide-style batteries.

One first prize winner will receive an autographed Mexican National Soccer Team Jersey and a Makita 18V LXT® 2-Piece Combo Kit. Fans can enter for a chance to win at makitaeltricolor.com.

Fernández, a recognized voice in Spanish language sports media and former goalkeeper on the Mexican National Team, serves as a Makita brand ambassador and spokesperson. Makita is the Official Power Tool of the Mexican National Soccer Team (MNT), and the Official Power Tool Sponsor of Major League Soccer (MLS). “El Tri Color” is the latest in Makita’s ongoing initiative to connect with the growing number of Hispanic contractors who have a passion for soccer.

“Makita has a strong presence in both the world of power tools and soccer. They continue to offer Hispanic pro contractors once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to connect with their favorite soccer teams and players as well as offering fans unforgettable unique soccer experiences. I am so excited to be able to spend some one-on-one time with a lucky fan in Miami,” said Fernández.

About Makita®
Makita® is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and outdoor power equipment, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita utilizes leading-edge technology and innovation to engineer tools that are more compact with less weight yet deliver industrial power and results. Makita’s extensive line of cordless lithium-ion tools includes 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion and 12V max CXT™ Lithium-Ion. Other best-in-class products include rotary and demolition hammers and saws equipped with Anti-Vibration Technology (AVT®), MM4® 4-Stroke engine power equipment, Super Joint System – SJS® grinders, miter saws engineered with Deep and Exact Cutting Technology (DXT®), Impact GOLD®, the New Gold Standard in Impact Driving, and more. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information: 800/4-MAKITA or makitatools.com. Follow Makita on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MakitaTools and on YouTube @MakitaPowerTools

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OSHAB Launches Paperless Online Appeal System, OASIS

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SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board (OSHAB) has launched an online system that makes it easier for employers to file appeals of Cal/OSHA citations. The new OSHAB Appeals Scheduling and Information System (OASIS) allows employers to file appeal documents electronically, receive instant confirmation of a successful submission and track the status of their appeal.

“OASIS brings employers the added convenience of online filing of appeals without the paper and mail process of the past,” said OSHAB Chairperson Art Carter. “The new system makes the appeals process easier to navigate and allows filers to track their appeals electronically.”

OASIS users will create an account in the system’s secure environment before filling out and submitting required forms and uploading supporting documents as part of an appeal package. Filers can save their work in progress and complete it at their convenience.

“DIR is pleased to implement the OSHAB system—it is part of an overall department strategy to be efficient and effective,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. OSHAB is one of the boards within DIR.

OASIS notifies an employer if their appeal is missing any information before submission. Once the appeal is filed, the employer receives details about next steps in the process, updates on their case, and can view the OSHAB calendar to see when hearing dates are scheduled.  

More information on OASIS is posted on the OSHAB website, including FAQs and tips. Assistance is available by contacting the Appeals Board by phone at (916) 274-5751 or toll free at (877) 252-1987 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

OSHAB is a three-member judicial body appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate which handles appeals from private and public-sector employers regarding citations issued by Cal/OSHA for alleged violation of workplace safety and health laws and regulations. The mission of the Appeals Board is to fairly, timely and efficiently resolve appeals and to provide clear, consistent guidance to the public, thereby promoting workplace safety and health.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton 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.

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