The Hotline Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Major Initiatives

October 3, 2016

Operating around the clock, seven days a week, 24/7, confidential and free of cost, the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) has embarked on several major initiatives to raise awareness about this crucial issue.

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The Hotline’s initiatives include:

#SeeDV Campaign: The Hotline will invite friends and partners to share their stories in its ongoing blog series,”How Do You #SeeDV?” Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #SeeDV. Additional events include a webinar entitled “Conversations with Survivors” and a Facebook Live event that will give viewers a glimpse into the work of Hotline advocates. For more information, visit thehotline.org/dvam2016.
Princesas Guerreras Campaign: The Hotline and Univision Network will partner on Princesas Guerreras, a campaign to educate and raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Pass the Peace Campaign: This campaign, led by the Why Not You Foundation and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, will challenge the public to Pass the Peace by raising funds and awareness for domestic violence prevention.
NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series – DVAM Campaign: NASCAR fans will watch as Spencer Gallagher, a member of the GMS Team, “gets on track to end domestic violence” in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series. His truck will be wrapped with DVAM messaging, and The Hotline’s logo will be displayed on the vehicle during three races in October.
Wear Purple Day: Wear purple on Oct. 20 to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Share photos on social media using the hashtag #PurpleThursday!

While great progress has been made since the first DVAM was recognized in 1987, we have a long way to go in eradicating this issue that affects more than 12 million people in the U.S. each year. You can help by participating with The Hotline this month!

About the National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non profit organization established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Operating around the clock, confidential and free of cost, The Hotline provides victims and survivors with life-saving tools and immediate support. Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in more than 200 languages. Visitors to TheHotline.org can chat live with advocates, and they can find information about domestic violence, safety planning, local resources, and ways to support the organization.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline relies on the generous support of individuals, private gifts from corporations and foundations and federal grants. It is funded in part by Grant Number 90EV0426 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Administration for Children and Families. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of HHS.

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2017 Civic Lineup Turbocharged with Extended Availability of Manual Transmission

October 3, 2016

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Arriving in showrooms starting tomorrow, the Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe aim to retain their position as members of the best-selling compact car nameplate in America with the expanded application of manual transmissions for the 2017 model year. Building on the fun-to-drive character of the 10^th-generation Civic lineup, the 2017 Civic offers customers more choice with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard equipment on the turbocharged Civic Sedan and Coupe in EX-T trims. The 2017 Honda Civic starts at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $18,740¹ for the Sedan and $19,150¹ for the Coupe.

For 2017, the Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe EX-T now feature the sporty and engaging six-speed manual transmission paired with a 1.5-liter direct-injected and turbocharged DOHC engine producing a peak 174 hp and 167 lb.-ft. of torque²– up 5 lb.-ft. compared to models equipped with the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The CVT remains optional on turbocharged EX-T trims, while standard on EX-L and Touring. Civic EX Sedans also now add HD Radio™ and XM Satellite Radio^®.

“This has been a tremendous year for Civic, starting with the Sedan and Coupe setting sales records and leading the compact segment,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “For 2017, we’re thrilled to boost the Civic lineup by pairing the manual transmission with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine – something we know our customers are very excited about.”

Since the introduction of the 10^th-generation last year, Civic has received numerous awards and accolades, including the 2016 North American Car of the Year for the Civic Sedan, and has earned the highest-available collision performance safety ratings from both NHTSA and IIHS with the addition of Honda Sensing™. The Civic has led the compact car segment in sales for nine of the past ten months and has been the most popular car in America with under 35 year olds in each of the past six years, with the exception of 2014, when Honda Accord was #1³. Late last month, Honda added a sporty new Civic Hatchback variant to the lineup, with Civic Si and a radical new Civic Type-R joining next year.

2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe Pricing and EPA Ratings

	Trim	Engine	Transmission	MSRP¹	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings⁴(city/highway/combined)
CIVIC SEDAN	LX	2.0L	6MT	$18,740	28/40/32
	LX	2.0L	CVT	$19,540	31/40/34
	EX	2.0L	CVT	$21,140	31/40/34
	EX-T	1.5L T	6MT	$21,500	31/42/35
	EX-T	1.5L T	CVT	$22,300	32/42/36
	EX-L	1.5L T	CVT	$23,800	32/42/36
	Touring	1.5L T	CVT	$26,600	32/42/36
CIVIC COUPE	LX	2.0L	6MT	$19,150	28/39/32
	LX	2.0L	CVT	$19,950	30/39/34
	LX-P	2.0L	CVT	$20,950	30/39/34
	EX-T	1.5L T	6MT	$21,600	30/41/35
	EX-T	1.5L T	CVT	$22,400	31/40/35
	EX-L	1.5L T	CVT	$23,525	31/40/35
	Touring	1.5L T	CVT	$26,225	31/40/35

Key Features of the 10^th-Generation Civic
Major technologies, features and capabilities of the 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe, depending on trim, include:

Powertrains

1.5-liter direct-injected and turbocharged DOHC in-line 4-cylinder
2.0-liter DOHC in-line 4-cylinder with i-VTEC™

Body

Ultra-rigid body with 63 percent application of high-strength steel and 12 percent application of ultra-high-strength steel
ACE™ body structure with crash stroke design for collision performance in a sporty, compact front frame design
Ultra-rigid 590-MPa high-strength-steel floor to enhance collision performance and ride quality
Most tightly sealed Honda body ever, with a 75 percent improvement in air leak performance over the previous generation
Premium noise isolation materials and design features that combine with the tightly sealed body for cabin quietness that challenges luxury-class compact-segment products

Chassis

Multi-link independent rear suspension
Hydraulic compliance bushings for premium levels of ride quality and road vibration isolation
Large stabilizer bars with bonded bushings for refined body control
Rigid aluminum rear damper brackets for ride quality
Agile Handling Assist brake torque vectoring for cornering precision and stability
Dual-pinion electric power steering with variable gear ratio for world-class steering feel and maneuverability

Exterior

Available LED exterior lighting
Complete underbody covering for fuel efficiency and cabin quietness
Flush mounted, acoustic glass windshield

Interior

Ultra-thin A-pillars for outstanding forward visibility
Premium, soft touch cabin materials exceeding current class standards
Dual zone automatic climate control (EX-T and above)
Available Display Audio touchscreen with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay^™

Safety and Driver Assistance

Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies (standard on Sedan and Coupe Touring trims, available on all trims of Civic Sedan)
Next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure
Achieves highest-available NHTSA safety ratings and aims to achieve the highest IIHS safety ratings

Exterior Design
The dramatic and sporty Civic design is grounded in its athletic stance and low and wide proportions. Compared to the previous generation, the 10^th-generation Civic is nearly 2 inches wider and 1 inch lower with a 1.2-inch longer wheelbase, featuring a more compact and sporty front overhang; a longer, more aggressively sculpted hood and fastback-style tail. The Civic’s more premium character is also highlighted by its available LED exterior lighting. The overall effect is one of dynamism and premium quality with an unmistakable and yet thoroughly modern Civic design aesthetic.

Interior Design
The interior of the 2017 Civic carries through on the exciting, modern and sophisticated styling of the exterior while providing enhanced comfort, leading-edge technology and class-leading quality. High quality, soft-to-the-touch materials are applied liberally—to the instrument panel, front door sash and door inserts and the large thickly padded center armrest. Fit, finish and materials quality throughout the Civic’s cabin have been thoroughly modernized and upgraded in keeping with the more premium and sporty character.

Interior Packaging
The 2017 Civic interior is designed to offer the most comfortable, sophisticated and premium-feeling cabin in the compact class. Both the Civic Sedan and Coupe benefit from the largest cabin in the compact segment. In front, ultra-thin front roof pillars enable class-leading forward visibility. All Civic models also feature a large, reconfigurable center console with up to 7.2 liters of secure storage space; approaching SUV levels of console utility.

Interior Comfort, Convenience and Connectivity
In addition to its more spacious interior, the Civic incorporates available premium comfort and convenience features including, remote engine start, electric parking brake, walk away door locking, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats and rain-sensing wipers. Models with Display Audio (EX and above on Sedan, EX-T and above on Coupe) include Apple CarPlay^™ and Android Auto™ platforms. For 2017, all EX trims now include HD Radio^™ and XM Satellite Radio^® functionality as standard.

Powertrains
Powering the 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe are two engines designed to provide highly refined, responsive and fuel-efficient performance. LX, LX-P (Coupe only) and EX (Sedan only) trims are powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC, 16-valve, port-injected, inline 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC™ valvetrain producing a peak 158 hp at 6,500 rpm and 138 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm², making it the most powerful base engine ever offered in Civic. The 2.0-liter engine is mated to a sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Design shift control, or on the LX trim, a quick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission.

Civics in EX-T, EX-L and Touring trims are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter DOHC, direct-injected 4-cylinder engine with VTC and electronic wastegate, turning out 174 hp². The 1.5-liter turbo engine is mated to either the six-speed manual transmission (standard on EX-T) with 167 lb.-ft. of torque from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm, or a CVT (available on EX-T, standard on EX-L and Touring) that offers 162 lb.-ft. of torque between 1,700 and 5,500 rpm².

Safety and Driver Assistive Features
The 2017 Civic is designed to provide a high level of collision safety performance in a wide variety of collision scenarios, including offset and oblique-angle frontal collisions as well as side and rear impacts. The 2017 Civic utilizes its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ body structure (ACE™) plus crash stroke technology and a 590MPa high-strength steel floor to provide a high degree of occupant protection while minimizing weight and aiding fuel efficiency.

Standard on the Civic Sedan and Coupe Touring trims and available on all Sedan trims, Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technology can further reduce the potential for a collision and mitigate the consequences, alerting the driver and taking emergency action when a collision is determined to be imminent. Honda Sensing features include the following:

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS™)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) integrated with RDM
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) integrated with CMBS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

The 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe have earned top crash protection ratings from the NHTSA – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The 2017 Civic Sedan and Coupe are also anticipated to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, with a score of GOOD in all test modes and a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing.

Civic Manufacturing
All 2017 Civic Sedans for the U.S. market are manufactured at the company’s Alliston, Ontario, and Greensburg, Indiana, auto plants using domestic and globally sourced parts. Civic Coupes are produced at Honda’s global lead plant for Civic in Ontario, Canada. Both 2017 Civic engines are manufactured at Honda engine plants in Anna, Ohio, and Alliston, Ontario, with the turbo engine produced exclusively at the Anna Engine Plant.

Additional Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2017 Honda Civic is available at http://www.hondanews.com/channels/civic.

Consumer information is available at http://www.automobiles.honda.com/civic. To join the Civic community on Facebook, visit http://www.facebook.com/hondacivic.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Peak power 2.0L NA: 158 hp @ 6,500 (SAE net); peak torque; 138 ft-lb @ 4,200 rpm (SAE net); Peak power 1.5T 6MT: 174 hp @ 5,500 rpm (SAE net), peak torque: 167 ft-lb from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm (SAE net).; Peak power 1.5T CVT: 174 hp @ 6,000 (SAE net); peak torque; 162 ft-lb from 1,700 to 5,500 rpm (SAE net).
³Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new retail vehicle registrations by volume for all models in industry and the age of head of household data for 18-34 year olds for CY2010-2015.
4 Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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Leading Hispanic Business Event Boasts All Star Line-Up

October 1, 2016

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Maryland Hispanic Business Conference kicks off its 15^th year anniversary celebration Monday October 3 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, an event that attracts more than 700 notable business leaders, entrepreneurs, experts, media executives and government officials.

Emmy Award-Winning Anchor and Reporter Yolanda Vazquez will emcee the hallmark gathering. Maryland Lieutenant Governor Boyd K. Rutherford will provide remarks. A top-notch speaker line-up includes representatives from leading companies such as BGE, Whiting-Turner, Comcast Spotlight, U.S. Census Bureau and more.

The plenary breakfast and ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 9:00am featuring a Conversation with Leading CEOs: Andres Echeverri, president and CEO of ACSI Translations, Maria Martinez, founder and chief executive officer, Respira Inc, Ricardo (Rick) Martinez, president and chief executive officer, Project Enhancement Corporation and Natalie Martz, owner, Chick-Fil-A.

The workshops will unveil new opportunities for entrepreneurs pursuing government contracts. A special procurement connection workshop, “Ready, Set, Exito” organized by the Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs (GOMA) will provide contracting opportunities to small, minority and women-owned businesses.

“The conference highlights the important role that Hispanic-owned businesses play in spurring Maryland’s economic development,” said Veronica Cool, CEO, Cool & Associates, LLC. Her company launched the Latino Innovators’ Pitch, a competition that invites enthusiastic entrepreneurs to present their innovative concepts and companies for a $5,000 cash prize.

“The event also spotlights Maryland’s vibrant nonprofit sector and helps entrepreneurs create valuable relationships that promote economic growth,” said Lanaea C. Featherstone, president, William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation.

The Conference will host its first career fair, providing a forum for job seekers to connect with top employers. “We invite all job-seekers to bring their resume and register for free,” said Executive Director Maria P. Rodriguez.

Attendees will hear from the region’s chamber presidents: Jorge Castillo, president, Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Angela Franco, president and CEO, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Erick Oribio, president, Baltimore Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Daniel Parra, president, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Montgomery County, Jorge Ribas, president and CEO, Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Carlos A. Romero, president, Salvadoran American Chamber of Commerce of Washington, D.C. and Cindy Shao, president, Asian American Chamber of Commerce.

Musical icon Raul Morel will serenade attendees during a networking reception that concludes festivities. Visit our website for the full conference schedule and registration information.

The Maryland Hispanic Business Conference (MDHBC) is the premier Hispanic business event in the State of Maryland. Since 2001, the MDHBC has served more than 54,000 Hispanic businesses statewide.

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September 30, 2016

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September 30, 2016

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Groundswell of Grassroots Organizing Mobilizes Puerto Rican Voters in Florida

September 30, 2016

ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Latino leaders and civic organizations from across the Central Florida region and the nation launched “Que Vote Mi Gente,” a new coalition to mobilize Puerto Rican voters, one of the newest power constituencies in American politics. Puerto Ricans moving from the island to the mainland are one of the fastest growing communities in Central Florida, thereby one of the most newly influential demographic groups in the key swing state. Yet their unique concerns—with the exception of momentary national attention surrounding the debt crisis this past Summer—have often been ignored by politicians on both sides of the aisle.

But there’s much more to Puerto Rican politics than the Island’s economy. Nearly 40% of recent arrivals and 20% of all Puerto Ricans living in Florida lack health insurance. Unemployment among Puerto Ricans in Florida is just over 10%—but is more than twice that for recent arrivals, at a devastating 28%. But Puerto Ricans are rapidly gaining political power, and in 2016, both state and national candidates must have an answer to these concerns. For the first time, Puerto Ricans living in Florida are in a position to elect one of their own to represent them in Congress. And Puerto Rican turnout will determine the I-4 corridor—one of the most decisive regions in Florida, and therefore one of the most decisive regions in the presidential campaign.

The coalition will launch a series of community engagement events including candidate forums, caravanas (community rallies), PSAs, and a digital campaign around #QueVoteMiGente. By the close of voter registration, organizers in the coalition will have knocked on more than 100,000 doors in the I-4 corridor to educate and mobilize the Puerto Rican vote. And through the efforts of Organize Now, small businesses in the area have set up voter information hubs and take applications for voting by mail. Nearly a thousand voters have requested ballots through participating small businesses to date.

“At Organize Now, we’ve been working with the grassroots community, business owners, and everyday voters to engage on the issues of Puerto Rico and beyond, focused on ensuring each and every single voter is heard and counted,” said Christina Hernández of Organize Now. “In addition to our direct voter engagement through the caravanas, cafecitos and other community activities, we are launching a digital campaign that will profile Puerto Rican and other Latino voters across the decisive battleground state of Florida. Their faces, their stories and their reasons why this election is so critical for them and their families on the island will be shared on QueVoteMiGente.com.”

“The Puerto Rican population in Florida is quickly closing the cap with Cubans as the state’s biggest Hispanic group,” said Beatriz López, Communications Director, Center for American Progress Action Fund. Those sheer numbers combined with a clear overwhelming majority that have decided to show up to the polls is a powerful indicator of how great their impact will be in November and what issues will rise to the top of 2017, locally and nationally. If candidates and elected leaders aren’t paying attention of this voting bloc now, they are making a very big mistake.”

“Florida’s Puerto Rican community will determine who becomes the next President of the United States,” said José Calderón, President of the Hispanic Federation. “Through our work with Que Vote Mi Gente, Hispanic Federation is committed to registering, educating and mobilizing hundreds of thousands of voters for the General Election, while facilitating open dialogues on the issues that matter most in Central Florida and in Puerto Rico. Through the candidate forums we are organizing, the PSAs we are developing and the voter outreach we are conducting, our message is simple: Our people must get out to vote!”

Que Vote Mi Gente will live in online platforms, at the national advocacy level, on on the ground, with local grassroots organizing in Central Florida, with both voter registration and turn-out campaigns.

Puerto Rico Limpio: EPA Misleading Puerto Ricans

September 29, 2016

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Puerto Rico Limpio charged U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Judith Enck with misleading the people of Puerto Rico today in her announcement over the closure of toxic landfills in Cayey and Arroyo.

“It is disturbing that Administrator McCarthy continues to perpetuate a falsehood that the EPA is closing Puerto Rico’s toxic landfills,” said Hiram J. Torres Montalvo, co-founder of Puerto Rico Limpio. “Today’s announcement from the EPA is aimed at covering up the 2 decades of neglect and dereliction of duty.”

The EPA entered agreements to close 12 municipal landfills since 2007, but the majority of those sites are still toxic and operating out of compliance with federal law. Many of them continue to accept waste, like Vega Baja, Juncos, Florida and others.

Torres Montalvo added, “Cayey and Arroyo have been full for more than 10 years and have been contaminating those communities for much longer, and Judith Enck has known about it since she took office in 2009.”

Recently, Puerto Rico Limpio released a report, “The Poisoning of Puerto Rico,” which disclosed internal EPA documents proving that the Agency has known for over a decade that the majority of Puerto Rico’s municipal landfills are operating in violation of nearly all federal rules and pose an “imminent threat to human health and the environment,” something the EPA knew for over a decade and which during Enck’s tenure was never addressed.

To read the full report, “The Poisoning of Puerto Rico“, and see the internal EPA documents obtained for the report, visit: www.puertoricolimpio.org/the-poisoning-of-puerto-rico/?lang=en

To see a map of Puerto Rico’s toxic landfills that are still in operation, visit: http://puertoricolimpio.org

To learn more about Puerto Rico Limpio, its mission and important information about dangerous, non-compliant landfills, go to: PuertoRicoLimpio.org, Puerto Rico Limpio on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter: @PRLimpioOrg.

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Enrique Santos to receive the St. Jude Stephan Gutierrez Award at the 9th Annual It’s All About the Kids signature event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® on Oct. 1

September 29, 2016

MIAMI, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Friends of St. Jude (FOSJ) Miami, the young professionals group dedicated to raising awareness and funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®, invites the South Florida community to the 9th Annual International Dermatology It’s All About the Kids signature event, presented by the Andrés Asion Foundation. This year’s event will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the JW Marriott Marquis in downtown Miami and will have a Havana Retro theme.

“We are excited to host another successful event, to ensure children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases can receive the treatment and care they need,” said Desiree Valls, FOSJ-Miami Executive Committee Chair. Thanks to our partners and South Florida’s ongoing support, Friends of St. Jude Miami has raised more than $1 million over the past nine years to help ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for their treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

This year, we will have the honor of recognizing the Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino, community activist and philanthropist, Enrique Santos with the “St. Jude Stephan Gutierrez Award.” His dedication to the mission of St. Jude has been exemplary and worthy of recognition.

“I support St. Jude because I have seen firsthand the lifesaving work and research that takes place. Work and research that would be impossible without support and donations,” said Enrique Santos. “All kids deserve a chance in life and cancer has impeded that for way too many. By supporting St. Jude we support life.”

The event will feature a tasting menu and cocktails, as well as entertainment by DJ Pete Diaz accompanied by the fun beats of the Bongos. This year’s hosts include award-winning journalist and anchor of Univision Network’s news-magazine show Primer Impacto Pamela Silva Conde and WPLG Local 10’s, Victor Oquendo. Among the noted celebrity attendees are artists, television and radio personalities: Lili Estefan, Carlos Ponce, Barbara Bermudo, Sofia Lachapelle, Ana Quincoces, Enrique Santos, Vanessa Goncalves, Gloria Ordaz, Jorge Bernal, Karla B., Adamari Lopez, Adrianne Calvo, Alberto Sardiñas among others.

“I’ve had the pleasure to witness first-hand, the great work that St. Jude does for their patients and their families,” said Silvia Trinidad, CEO of International Dermatology. “I am wholeheartedly committed to St. Jude and their tireless work in the advancements of cancer research and treatment for the children.”

For the first-time this year, guest will be able to enjoy our signature drink, “YOLO-Make a Difference,” which was inspired by Andres Asion.

“St. Jude is the last hope for children suffering from the rarest forms of childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases, where the protocol for treatment has not been established yet,” said Andres Asion. “Although St. Jude is sent the toughest cases, it has the world’s best survival rates and are at the forefront of developing new treatment options that are then shared freely with hospitals around the world.”

International Dermatology will serve as the event’s title sponsor for the eighth consecutive year and our presenting sponsor, for the past six years, is the Andres Asion Foundation. Other sponsors include: Stephan Gutierrez and family, Goya Foods, Gary Nadar, Medina Family Foundation, Comcast, The Valls Family, LAAD, Zoological WRep. Erik Fresen, Academica, Cesar & Pamela Conde, La Carreta, Garrido Foundation, Henry Parra, Braman Honda, Wolfington Companies, Sazon, Randy Borges and Julien Diaz.

Individual tickets are $175 for members and $200 for non-members, and can be purchased online at stjude.org/itsallaboutthekids or by calling (305) 265-1371. To follow the event conversation online, use the official hashtag: #FriendOfStJudeMiami.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following us on Twitter (@stjude).).

HITN-TV Presents a Summary of the Presidential Debate with an Emphasis on Issues Affecting the Latino Community

September 29, 2016

Gerson Borrero is HITN's veteran presenter

BROOKLYN, New York, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV, the network that provides educational and entertainment content for US Hispanic audiences, is presenting a summary of last Monday’s presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, with a focus on top issues of concern for the nation’s Latino community. The special program will air Sunday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT).

The analysis, featuring excerpts from the debate, is part of Tu Momento2016 (Your Moment2016), an HITN-TV programming initiative launched in April dedicated to covering the electoral process.

“We are pleased to present this summary of the first presidential debate, with a special emphasis on issues with the potential to affect the lives and futures of millions of Hispanic families in the United States,” said Eric Turpin, General Manager of HITN. “This is shaping up to be a historic election and our team is working hard to cover every step in the 2016 presidential race.”

According to Nielsen data, approximately 84 million people in the United States watched the debate and Twitter postings about it totaled around 17.1 million. Preliminary estimates are that the showdown between the two presidential frontrunners attracted the largest audience of any political debate in US history.

HITN-TV’s special on the debate will be hosted by veteran political journalist Gerson Borrero, a regular commentator for Tu Momento2016, the network programming campaign designed to help the Hispanic community understand the complex US electoral system.

Tu Momento2016 will continue to cover and analyze the latest developments in the electoral process, including the remaining two presidential debates in October, all the way up to Election Day on November 8^th, and the inauguration of the country’s new president in January.

The first program of its type produced in Spanish especially for Hispanic audiences, the debate special was filmed with 4K Ultra High Definition technology and uses sophisticated graphics that make the onscreen analysis attractive and easy to understand.

HITN-TV is the only Spanish-language network focused on educational and cultural programing for the whole family. It reaches over 40 million homes across the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Time Warner Cable and Cablevision. For more information, log in to www.HITN.org.

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Puerto Rico Anticipates Record-Breaking Cruise Season

September 29, 2016

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Puerto Rico is on its way to break cruise passenger records for the second time in three years. The Island is the number one home port for cruise ships in the Caribbean and continues to be one of the most popular cruise destinations, attracting the world’s largest vessels. Additionally, based on demand, new Puerto Rico shore excursions and day tours for cruisers have been developed to respond to passenger’s eagerness to explore the Island.

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Puerto Rico’s leading port, the port of San Juan, posted record passenger numbers in 2015 with the arrival of 1.5 million passengers. The port is now poised to break that record in the 2017-18 season with an expected 1.6 million visitors, with increased calls from Oasis-class ships plus the maiden season of MSC’s Seaside. Homeport passengers are also expected to grow, as Norwegian Cruise Line returns to homeport in San Juan, joined by other industry leaders such as Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity Cruises, plus several luxury cruise lines.

The high level of cruise passenger volume is a testament to Puerto Rico’s appeal to some of the largest cruise lines in the world. Docking in Puerto Rico this year, include Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival and MSC Cruises. Puerto Rico is welcoming the arrival of Quantum-class vessels and will be a port of call for the 2016 winter season for several new ships such as the Carnival Vista and the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas (6780 passengers) which is scheduled to arrive in San Juan on December 28. San Juan will also be the first Caribbean home port for the Viking Cruises, with Viking Star sailing from October to April.

Ingrid Rivera Rocafort, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company says the cruise industry has steadily continued its growth: “The cruise business, a vibrant industry sector for us, has posted 22% growth over the previous four fiscal years.” She also says that the expansion of Pier 3 in Old San Juan was a key factor in luring “mega cruise ships” to Puerto Rico including the Quantum of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, the Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, and soon to arrive the Harmony of the Seas.

The island is hosting the 23^rd Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCAA) Cruise Conference and Trade Show in San Juan. One hundred executives representing nineteen cruise lines will be engaging in business discussions with attendees for the four-day event, plus over seven hundred and fifty delegates from tour operators and fellow Caribbean destinations

About Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry. It markets Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among visitors and local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations. PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

To find out more about what the PRTC and its partners are doing to fight Zika in Puerto Rico, visit: http://puertoriconow.seepuertorico.com/.

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