Arendal Announces Agreement In Principle Regarding The Refinancing Of Its 10.50% Medium Term Notes Due 2016

October 13, 2016

MONTERREY, Mexico, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Arendal, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“Arendal”) hereby announces that Arendal and an ad hoc group representing the majority of the holders of Arendal’s 10.50% Medium Term Notes due 2016 (the “Existing Notes”), which matured on May 23, 2016, have reached a mutual understanding with respect to the principal terms of the refinancing of the Existing Notes (the “Refinancing”).

The principal terms of the new notes (the “New Notes”) to be issued in exchange for the Existing Notes include a fixed interest rate of 11.5% per annum (or 12.5% per annum in the case of interest that Arendal elects to capitalize pursuant to a payment-in-kind option that may be exercised for interest periods ending prior to December 31, 2018) and a maturity date of June 30, 2021. The parties are in the process of negotiating the definitive documentation for the Refinancing and intend to implement the Refinancing through an exchange offer of the Existing Notes for New Notes in the near future.

This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes nor an offer to purchase Existing Notes.

About Arendal

Arendal is a leading engineering, procurement and construction, or EPC, company operating in Mexico. Since its inception in 1995, Arendal has provided a full range of EPC services, including feasibility studies, acquisition of rights of way, conceptual design, engineering, procurement, project and construction management, construction, maintenance, technical site evaluations and other consulting services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements regarding the future events or the future financial performance of Arendal. These statements reflect management’s current views with respect to future events or financial performance, and are based on management’s current assumptions and information currently available and are not guarantees of Arendal’s future performance. The timing of certain events and actual results could differ materially from those projected or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors including, but not limited to those inherent to operating in a highly regulated industry, strong competition, commercial and financial execution and economic conditions, among others.

Texas has a record-breaking 15 million registered voters

October 13, 2016

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos announced Texas has more than 15 million registered voters, an all-time high number for the state.

“If you want to vote you must be registered, so it’s good to see that so many Texans are preparing for this November’s election,” said Cascos.

As of this morning, the number of registered voters is 15,015,700. This is about 78 percent of Texas’ estimated voting age population of 19,307,355. Voting age population estimates include Texans who may not be eligible to vote such as non-citizens or convicted felons who have not yet fully discharged their sentence.

The last day to register in time for the November 8 Election was October 11. Today’s number represents a preliminary estimate of the number of voters who will be registered for the election. The number will likely increase a bit as last-minute applications continue to be processed during the next few days.

In the last presidential election year, Texas had 13,646,226 registered voters or 75 percent of voting age population. In 2008, the number was 13,575,062 or roughly 77 percent of the voting age population.

More recently, ahead of the 2016 primaries in March, Texas had 14,238,436 or 74 percent of estimated voting age population.

Following the registration deadline, Secretary Cascos will continue to emphasize what registered Texans will need to do to cast a ballot.

“Registration is just the first step,” said Secretary Cascos. “I encourage Texans to prepare now for this fall’s election.”

The last day to request a ballot by mail is Oct. 28. Early voting in person begins Oct. 24 and runs through November 4. On Election Day, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information, voters can visit VoteTexas.gov or call 1-800-252-VOTE.

(Español) La Oficina del Censo participará en eventos de estadísticas sobre Puerto Rico

October 13, 2016

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Hispanic communities across the U.S. unite against childhood cancer by raising $562,671 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

October 13, 2016

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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hosted by TBLC Media, Red Wolf, Reyes Media Group along with other independent radio stations, the Promesa y Esperanza^® (Promise and Hope) event on Sept. 29-30 raised funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The two-day event was broadcasted throughout Spanish language radio stations in 15 markets, including Boston, Providence; Norfolk, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Richmond, Virginia; Birmingham, Alabama; Durham, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; Goshen, Indiana; Odessa, Texas; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Kansas City, Kansas.

“At Reyes Media Group, we are incredibly proud of our accomplishments in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude, and our partnership has helped increase not only awareness for the organization but also critical funds that continue helping save the lives of children,” said Diana Reyes Raymer, General Manager/Owner, Reyes Media Group.

During the event, radio listeners heard several heartwarming stories of Hispanic families and patients who are being treated at St. Jude; patients like 4-year old Ashley. When Ashley was two years old, her parents, Patricia and Fernando, were devastated to learn she suffered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. “Your whole world comes crashing down on you,” said Fernando. The family was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® for Ashley’s continuing treatment and care.

Promesa radio events began in 1997, with just three participating radio stations. Today, 18 years and 100 radio stations later, they have helped raise more than $120 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where 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.

For more information about Promesa y Esperanza or to make a donation, visit promesayesperanza.org or call (800) 998-8432.

About 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).

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The Home Depot Foundation Commits $500,000 to Hurricane Matthew Recovery Efforts

October 13, 2016

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ATLANTA, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® Foundation today committed $500,000 to disaster relief efforts in Atlantic coastal communities impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

The funds will be distributed to The Home Depot Foundation’s non-profit partners including Team Rubicon, Operation Blessing, Convoy of Hope and the American Red Cross. The contribution is in addition to the $1,000,000 donation made by the Foundation to the American Red Cross earlier this year. Team Rubicon will be using Home Depot store parking lots as their operating base in the impacted areas.

“Our hearts and full support go out to our communities, customers and associates that were in the path of Hurricane Matthew,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director of The Home Depot Foundation. “The Home Depot Foundation and our Team Depot volunteers are committed to working alongside our disaster relief partners to assist the people and areas impacted by this terrible storm and its aftermath.”

Through its employee assistance program, The Homer Fund is providing emergency funds to associates who themselves have been affected by the tragedy.

About Giving Back at The Home Depot

Since the first The Home Depot store opened in 1979, giving back has been a core value for the Company and a passion for its associates. Today, The Home Depot, in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, focuses its philanthropic efforts on improving the homes and lives of U.S. military veterans and their families and aiding communities affected by natural disasters. Through Team Depot, the Company’s associate-led volunteer force, thousands of associates dedicate their time and talents to these efforts in the communities where they live and work.

Since 2011, The Home Depot Foundation has invested more than $160 million to veteran causes, and along with the help of Team Depot volunteers, has transformed more than 26,700 homes for veterans.

To learn more and see Team Depot in action, visit www.homedepot.com/teamdepot.

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(Español) Los beneficios de una asociación con Piscina Segura Diversión Asegurada

October 13, 2016

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http//:www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) Announces First Round of Grant Winners Through FUSE, The Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs

October 13, 2016

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Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) Announces First Round of Grant Winners Through FUSE, The Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After a review of 169 proposals from 222 undocumented young people, living in 26 different states and hailing from 32 countries of origin, Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) has chosen the first five projects they will support through FUSE, the Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs, an initiative to foster and provide financial support for the entrepreneurial projects of undocumented young people working to create positive social change.

These five winning projects were selected based on the importance of issues they address, the innovation of the strategies they employ, and the positive social impact they will create. They are led by six undocumented social entrepreneurs who come from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Peru, and the Philippines.

Over the next year, FUSE will disburse $250,000 in grants and provide these entrepreneurs the mentorship, coaching, and support they need for their projects to succeed.

The grantees chosen are:

The Family Reunions Project (project leaders: Alvaro Morales & Frisly Soberanis) – The Family Reunions Project (“FRP”) uses virtual reality (“VR”) technology to challenge physical borders and reunite undocumented immigrants to their families, hometowns, and home cultures. VR is hailed for its ability to transport. FRP utilizes this power to give undocumented immigrants and their families more immersive and meaningful connections to one another. VR reunions will begin with off-line, edited “VR postcards” but will soon include live-streaming and 3D-mapping. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/frp.html

Gleam (project leader: Aashna Shah) – Gleam helps mental health professionals optimize the treatment they provide. It gives patients a secure digital platform to practice their therapeutic exercises, allowing them to stay connected to the recovery process at all times. Then, using deep text analysis, Gleam provides progress analytics to mental health professionals. These analytics give therapists deeper insight into their patients. Gleam is modeled to work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is the fastest growing form of therapy in the United States. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/gleam.html

The International Association of Trans Bodybuilders (project leader: Neo Sandja) – The International Association of Trans Bodybuilders (IATB) is an organization for Transgender bodybuilders. Since 2014, IATB has organized three bodybuilding and one powerlifting competition with a total of 32 competitors and media attention from major television networks. IATB competitors are ambassadors of change who inspire beyond body image and educate our society on Trans issues. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/iatb.html

KeyJargon (project leader: Cris Mercado) – KeyJargon is an easy-to-use, free mobile career app that features key events, key organizations and industry keywords to boost the employability of young professionals. It allows users to quickly brush up on what to know and connect with whom to know across various career areas, so that they can build an authentic professional network and make great impressions on paper and in person along the way to securing career opportunities. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/keyjargon.html

The “Yo Quiero Ser Micro-empresario/a” Project (project leader: Maria Mendez) – As Chicago’s first licensed “Mobile Prepared Food Vendor”, María Mendez is committed to helping other street vendors contribute their rich culinary culture by becoming licensed prepared food vendors and successful micro-entrepreneurs. The “Yo Quiero Ser Micro-empresario/a” project will advocate for policy changes to benefit the over 1000 food cart vendors in Chicago. For more information visit: http://e4fc.org/yqsm.html

E4FC believes it is important to support undocumented young people who are working to create positive social change as their contributions are essential to the future of our country.

“By highlighting these creative and highly motivated undocumented young people — and supporting the entrepreneurial projects they are leading — we show the benefits of welcoming and fully integrating undocumented young people into the fabric of American life,” said E4FC’s Executive Director Katharine Gin. “These are concrete examples of inspiring undocumented young people who are at the forefront of social change in the U.S.”

The FUSE initiative began as a conversation between Gin and journalist/author Jorge Ramos. As a longtime supporter of E4FC’s New American Scholars Program (which provides financial awards to low-income undocumented college and graduate students) Ramos wanted to deepen his commitment to E4FC and its mission. Gin proposed FUSE as a way to expand financial support and foster meaningful opportunities for undocumented young people nationwide, particularly those who are inhibited from pursuing their chosen careers because of their immigration status.

“In this political climate nothing is more important than telling the truth about the enormous contributions of undocumented immigrants to our country. FUSE is a tool for them to demonstrate their creativity and their commitment to this nation,” said Ramos. “The grantees chosen represent what can be done when imagination and effort are matched with a lot of determination. As I expected when we started with FUSE, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality, quantity and the depth of the projects we received. The projects chosen for funding have the added value of being created by immigrants with the purpose of improving the way we live.”

Since that initial conversation, a number of other prominent philanthropists and thought leaders also committed to supporting FUSE and helped to design it. They include The Grove Foundation; James Gutierrez; Robert, Colleen and Elise Haas; Jeff Hawkins and Elisha Wiesel; and Unbound Philanthropy.

For more information about FUSE please visit: fuse.e4fc.org

Any undocumented young person is eligible to apply for a grant through FUSE. E4FC considers an undocumented immigrant someone who was born outside of the United States, is not a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident and does not possess a green card, visa, or have status to be in the U.S. Applicants do NOT need to be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to qualify. E4FC expects to release applications for the next round of FUSE grants in mid-2017.

Founded in 2006, Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that empowers undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional and policy transformation. E4FC is a fiscally sponsored program of Community Initiatives. For more information, visit www.e4fc.org.

FUSE Information Links:
fuse.e4fc.org
FAQ: http://e4fc.org/fuse/fusefaqs.html
Supporters: http://e4fc.org/fuse/fusesupporters.html
Grantees: http://e4fc.org/fuse/fuse2016grantees.html

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The Nieman Group
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(Español) HITN se asocia con Imagina US para establecer un moderno centro de produccion audiovisual

October 13, 2016

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HITN se asocia con Imagina US para establecer in centro de produccion audiovisual

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(Español) Samsung amplia retiro del mercado de smartphones Galaxy Note7 debido a incidentes adicionales con los teléfonos de reemplazo; riesgos graves de incendio y quemadura

October 13, 2016

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Discovery Familia Delves Into One Of The Biggest Traditions In Latin Culture With The Premiere Of QUINCEAÑERA

October 13, 2016

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Jarling, Alexis and Daniela party experts and stars of the Discovery Familia series Quinceanera.

MIAMI, Oct. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Welcome to the world of Quinceañera! In Latin tradition, when a girl turns 15 it signals her transition into womanhood. It is the biggest day in a young girl’s life and her parents go all out to ensure the celebration is exactly what she dreamed of. For some families this means elaborate social affairs where no expense is spared. And this is precisely where Alexis, Jarling and Daniela, our Quinceañera party planners and dress shop owners, play a key role to commemorate this lifetime event.

Discovery Familia’s new series QUINCEAÑERA, will air every Thursday at 9PM E/P starting October 20, and will take viewers inside cousins Alexis and Jarlings’ Miami store. Along with Alexis’s wife Daniela, they work with their clients creating beautiful memories, like finding the perfect dress, planning the long awaited father-daughter dance, or even coordinating special fancy arrangements such as over-the-top photo shoots, or numerous mid-party outfit changes.

No request is too big or out of the question for this experienced family who has been in the Quinceañera business for more than 45 years. Each of the eight episodes of the series features our planning experts fulfilling the dreams of a demanding clientele, including the preparation of a photo session with an alligator, organizing a glamorous party, or producing music videos that rival those of the biggest teen pop sensations.

For more about network programming, please follow us facebook.com/discoveryfamilia, and Twitter @DiscoveryFam

About Discovery Familia

Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is the Spanish-language network dedicated to Hispanic women and the things that matter in their lives. During the day, the Discovery Kids block provides a safe environment for children aged 2-6 with entertaining, curriculum-based programming to prepare them for the world around them. In the evening, the channel offers programming for women, focusing on topics such as home décor, food, health, beauty and parenting. For more information, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryfamilia and Twitter @DiscoveryFam.

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