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Statement by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Regarding the Amendment of California Bill SB 1146

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SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, representing millions of Evangelicals worldwide, today made the following statement regarding the decision of Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) to amend California bill SB 1146:

“Religious liberty stands as the quintessential firewall again secular totalitarianism. Accordingly, we are grateful that Sen. Ricardo Lara modified the legislation of California Senate Bill 1146. Without a doubt, the unmodified version would have jeopardized Christian institutions and egregiously penalized all students of faith, especially Latino and African-American individuals.

“As an organization committed to fighting all vestiges of intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and hatred, we hope and pray that future legislative proposals will engage the faith community in a viable conversation that will protect the rights of all.”

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The NHCLC serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and hundreds of thousands of additional congregations spread worldwide throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. Seeking to reconcile evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism, the NHCLC emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

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Arianna Huffington Keynoted ColorComm’s Conference 2016

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ColorComm, Inc., the nation’s premier membership organization dedicated to advancing the visibility of women of color in communications, recently held its third annual conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida. Arianna Huffington, Founder of The Huffington Post, served as the keynote speaker of ColorComm’s Annual Conference. The ColorComm Conference is an annual business retreat that connects more than 400 executive leaders in communications, marketing, advertising, and digital from across the country.

The conference, commonly referred to as #C2Miami, is the only event of its kind which opened with the ColorComm Circle Awards, the highest honor awarded to women of color changing the face of the communications industry.

A select group of honorees included: Romina Rosado, SVP, News & Digital and Editor-In-Chief, E! News; Jeanine Liburd, EVP, BET Networks; Monica Talan, EVP, Univision and several more. “ColorComm’s Conference is truly inspiring,” said ColorComm Circle Award Honoree and EVP at BET Networks, Jeanine Liburd. “As a long-standing Board Member and now ColorComm Circle Award Honoree, I am so proud of the organization’s commitment to support and honor women of the color in the communications field.”

Keynote speaker Arianna Huffington spoke on the importance of “women helping women” and stressed the importance of work-life balance. Other key speakers of the conference included CNN Weekend Anchor Fredricka Whitfield; President of Essence Communications Michelle Ebanks; President of Ketchum North America Barri Rafferty; US CEO of Edelman Russell Dubner.

“ColorComm is the ultimate conference for women of color in our industry,” said Lauren Wesley Wilson, President of ColorComm, Inc. “These women leave with financial advice, professional and personal development, business partnerships, and most importantly, genuine relationships.”

This year’s conference theme was “Leading the Way.” #C2Miami focused on empowering women to ‘lead the way’ in their careers and how important it is to use their voice to impact change.

Sponsors of the conference included: Prudential, Coca-Cola, Google, Comcast, McDonald’s, NBC Universal, CBS Entertainment Diversity, Univision, BET Networks, Wells Fargo, Toyota, and more.

The ColorComm Conference will be held next year at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami from July 26-28, 2017. For more information visit: www.colorcommconference.com.

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About the 2016 ColorComm Conference (C2: Leading the Way)

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Aeromexico Announces New Route To Austin, Texas

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MEXICO CITY, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, has announced the expansion of its service to the south central United States from Mexico City with the addition of Austin to its route network on November 17, 2016, making this its fourth destination in the state of Texas.

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The carrier will operate the flight four times a week using a 76 seat Embraer 170 aircraft with the following schedules:

Mexico City – Austin*

Austin – Mexico City*

AM2686

09:30 a.m.

11:53 a.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

AM2687

01:09 p.m.

03:33 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

* Schedules are published in local times and are subject to change without notice.

“The addition of this new service represents the carrier’s 17th destination in the United States, making Aeromexico the Mexican airline serving the largest number of destinations in the U.S.,” said Grupo Aeroméxico Chief Revenue Officer Anko Van der Werff.

“The Austin route allows us to offer customers increased flight connectivity options with an average of 6,500 seats per week, facilitating increased educational and cultural exchange opportunities between Texas and Mexico,” added Mr. Van der Werff.

Austin is the fourth destination Aeromexico serves in the State of Texas, in addition to Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. Many large companies are based in Austin, and the capital city is among the major U.S. metropolises experiencing the most significant growth.

“This new nonstop service is a step forward in strengthening ties between these two capital cities, as it not only draws our people closer together but will also increase our economic and commercial potential,” said Mexico’s Consul General in Austin, Carlos González Gutiérrez.

The addition of this new destination increases Aeromexico’s extensive global route network to meet its domestic and international customers’ growing demand for both business and leisure travel from Mexico and Latin America to the United States.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 17 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada, and two in Asia.

Aeromexico’s fleet of more than 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, and 737 jet airliners and state-of-the-art Embraer 190, 175, 170, and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 B737 MAX jet airliners and ten B787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel on its codeshare partner flights with Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com

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2017 Mazda3 Raises the Standard with G-Vectoring Control, Refined Performance

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, California, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — From being named a finalist for World Car of the Year, to landing on Car and Driver’s 10Best list every year it’s been eligible, to numerous awards for the quality and sophistication of its interior, the current-generation Mazda3 has become a standard by which compact cars are judged.

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Now, it’s time to up the game again.

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today introduced the U.S.-spec 2017 Mazda3, which gains notable improvements in refinement, packaging and handling.

The 2017 Mazda3’s exterior tweaks are subtle, but effectively elevate the vehicle’s KODO—Soul of Motion design, adding a bolder grille, available LED headlights and tail lights, and a redesigned rear bumper on five-door models that extends an upscale, monochromatic look to the lower valences. Occupants are treated to an interior that should make anyone seriously question the need to go for a more expensive offering from any other car company.

Perforated black or almond-colored leather seating surfaces are available. The 2017 Mazda3’s leather-wrapped steering wheel has been redesigned for a more comfortable grip, and is newly available with heating elements, a rare feature in its class.

Other interior improvements include an electronic parking brake as standard equipment, freeing up space for storage, and a sliding covered center console design borrowed from its big brother, the Mazda6. Front passengers are treated with storage space in new door pockets that are three times larger than in previous models.

Alas, pragmatism is nothing without purpose, which Mazda3 delivers without compromise. The new Mazda3 will come standard with G-Vectoring Control (GVC), an all-new, Mazda-exclusive technology that uses the engine in conjunction with the steering, throttle inputs and suspension to provide sharper chassis control, leading to a need for fewer steering corrections and greater driver- and passenger-confidence.

Much as Mazda3’s already engaging steering has improved with GVC, Mazda’s engineers have upped the ante with improved NVH damping, too. The 2017 Mazda3 is a substantial 3dB quieter 25 mph over rough roads, thanks to tighter body gaps, improved sound insulation and redesigned weather stripping versus its 2016 predecessor.

With the 2017 updates also come the adoption of available Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring and Traffic Sign Recognition as well as a new, full-color Active Driving Display. These safety features complement Mazda3’s i-ACTIVSENSE suite, which includes Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Smart City Brake Support and Smart Brake Support for highway speeds.

All of these improvements add up to a compelling offering that should captivate those who value the serenity of a winding back road on a Sunday afternoon, yet still crave a practical, attractive and efficient vehicle.

The 2017 Mazda3 arrives in dealers in September, with pricing and packing to be announced closer to its on-sale date.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

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Seeking the Finer Things in Life: 2017 Mazda6 Makes Global Debut

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, California, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations today introduced the 2017 Mazda6, gaining further premium refinements and continuing to redefine the notion that one need not compromise driving pleasure for practicality and efficiency.

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Long regarded as one of the best-handling, most-engaging vehicles in its segment, Mazda6 again raises the bar with Mazda’s first application of the all-new G-Vectoring Control (GVC) in North America. GVC is the first in a series of new SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS technologies that provide integrated control of the engine, transmission, chassis and body to enhance the car’s Jinba Ittai—”horse and rider as one”—feel.

GVC benefits drivers with more precise control of their vehicles, which its engineers have designed to help reduce the need for steering corrections, leading to greater confidence and control both in day-to-day and spirited driving.

But engineers didn’t stop there. Their desire to seek constantly higher goals led them to bestow Mazda6 with greatly enhanced sound insulation.

Using improved door seals, tighter tolerance between panels and sound insulation materials added to the underbody, rear console, headliner and doors, the aim for Mazda6 was to outclass common midsize-segment cars with its attractive design and establish a unique “Mazda Premium” positioning. Further improvements include thicker front glass to block wind noise, and Grand Touring models receive laminated front side windows.

The 2017 Mazda6 also receives available Nappa leather seating surfaces with contrast-color piping in Grand Touring models equipped with the Premium Package. Other Premium Package contents include a black headliner and heated steering wheel with traditional Japanese chidori stitching similar to what can be found in CX-9 Signature models, heated rear outboard seats, i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology and a bright metallic finish to switches and trim throughout the interior.

Other improvements include a newly available full-color Active Driving Display with font made uniform to what is found in the rest of Mazda6’s displays for both clarity and conformity as well as a 4.6-inch, full-color TFT meter display in Grand Touring models. Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane-Keep Assist and Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring have also made their way into the 2017 Mazda6. Entry Mazda6 Sport models now come equipped with MAZDA CONNECT™ when equipped with a SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission as well as the available SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic.

These enhancements join a long list of upgrades made to the previous year’s Mazda6, which included a completely redesigned interior, a new front fascia when equipped with full LED headlights in certain models, an LED-backlit “signature wing” grille, seven-inch MAZDA CONNECT™ display with Commander control knob, white LED interior lighting, electronic parking brake and Sport Mode switch in models equipped with automatic transmissions.

In the U.S., Mazda6 continues to be one of the few midsize sedans offered with an available manual transmission for discerning enthusiasts. All U.S. models are powered by a 184-horsepower, 2.5-liter SKYACTIV-G engine.

The 2017 Mazda6 arrives in dealers in September, with pricing to be announced closer to its on-sale date.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers.  Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City.  For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

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(Español) El “app” de FEMA en Español: una respuesta ágil ante desastres naturales

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Goya Foods, Celebrating Its 80th Anniversary Presents The 2016 New York International Salsa Congress

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NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The New York International Salsa Congress (#NYISC2016), a multi-day Latin music and dance festival, celebrates its 16th anniversary with over 8,000 attendees from around the world at The New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square from Thursday, September 1, 2016 to Sunday, September 4, 2016 with an official kick-off party held at Haus NYC in Tribeca on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, presented by Goya Foods and sponsored by Festival People en Español.

Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States and celebrating its 80th anniversary, will be the presenting sponsor of this year’s festival.  “Goya is proud to support the NYISC, an exciting cultural event held in a city that has been so loyal to our brand for so many years,” said Rafael Toro, director of Public Relations at Goya Foods.  “As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, aligning ourselves with the NYISC and its goal to preserve our cultural roots magnifies the gratitude that Goya feels toward the communities that have been with us for all these decades.”

Each year the #NYISC2016 brings together people of all cultures, ages and backgrounds to participate in this multi-day celebration of Latin music and dance.  From novice to professional dancers, the festival attracts people from all walks of life to establish a sense of community, to gain exposure to different styles of dance and to achieve a higher level of knowledge and expression while sharing the true passion for Latin music and dance.

Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from over 60 instructional dance workshops, view a fantastic showcase of professional dance performances and competitions, and dance all night to a LIVE concert series with Jimmy Bosch and vocals by sonero Hermán Olivera “El Sonero del Siglo XXI” (Friday, September 2), Fania legends ADALBERTO SANTIAGO Pagina Oficial (Saturday, September 3), and the one and only Roberto Roena Pagina Oficial (Sunday, September 4). 

Event Highlights include:

  • Goya Foods & Festival People en Español host the official kick-off party at Haus NYC in Tribeca, NY on Wednesday, August 31, 2016
  • Opening night Thursday, September 1 theme “Remembering the Greats” featuring a tribute to salsa legends with special guest invitees including friends and family members.
  • Over 60 multi-level group workshops for styling, partner work, shines, and more taught each day by world-renowned dance instructors
  • The Diva Survival Challenge – 3 days of an intense ladies’ styling choreography led by Mambo Diva Griselle Ponce that culminates in a live stage performance during the Sunday evening performances
  • Bachata Boot Camp – 3 days of an intense bachata choreography led by top bachata instructor that culminates in a live stage performance during the Sunday evening performances
  • Special evening performances by world-renowned dance teams and couples
  • A youth performance showcase
  • Social dancing every evening until 3:00 a.m. to live bands and DJs playing the best in Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha-Cha
  • A shopping experience of unique vendors selling top dance brands, clothing, shoes and accessories including a lipstick bar, sponsored by Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc

In partnership with The Bronx SalsaFest and LVG New York, the NYISC will begin the week celebrating NYISC Salsa Week at the following events in The Bronx and Manhattan:

  • Salsa Beach Party at Orchard Beach on Sunday, August 28, 2016, in partnership with The Bronx SalsaFest
  • A night of dancing to celebrate La Vieja Guardia’s 8th Anniversary Party in Manhattan, sponsored by NYISC, on Sunday, August 28th
  • South Bronx Latin Music Tour followed by a special presentation with 7x Grammy-nominated percussionist and drummer Bobby Sanabria on Monday, August 29, 2016, in partnership with The Bronx SalsaFest
  • Tour and tasting of Pitorro and Coquito at the Port Morris Distillery in The Bronx, followed by an evening of live entertainment and dancing, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, in partnership with The Bronx SalsaFest

To purchase tickets & for more information please visit, www.newyorksalsacongress.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Youtube.

Contact: Natalie Maniscalco/ Retro Media NYC/ [email protected]/ 845.659.6506
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National Park Service Illuminates 100 Years From Brooklyn Bridge Park With One World Trade Center, Bill Nye, Questlove, And Secretary Jewell For The #FindYourPark Movement

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On August 22, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will illuminate the iconic New York City skyline, continuing the centennial celebration of the National Park Service. With the help of Bill Nye, Questlove, and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell — and with a nod to the innovative spirit of Thomas Edison National Historical Park — the event at Brooklyn Bridge Park will inspire new generations to discover America’s treasures, our national parks. The event is the third in the summer long Park Exchange series for the NPS Centennial, and is part of the #FindYourPark/#EncuentraTuParque movement.

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Through a partnership with One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge Park, the event will allow participants to control the color of the One World Trade Center Spire for the first time ever by working together to solve interactive, collaborative puzzles on a giant digital circuit board. For those who want to follow the excitement remotely, the Statue of Liberty’s webcam of New York Harbor will offer views of the city. The festive day will feature music by Ramblin’ Dan and Questlove, appearances by Bill Nye, Secretary Jewell and park rangers, along with family-friendly activities exploring science and innovation. Interactive stations will encourage visitors to discover national parks and ways to make their own connections to parks.

Across the country, National Park Service sites will join the celebration using Facebook Live as they complete a “virtual park circuit.” The circuit will start and end at the Brooklyn Bridge Park event site in New York, with park rangers throughout the country exploring different concepts of innovation, one park at a time. Each park will in turn tag the next one in the series and the circuit will be completed with a return to Brooklyn for the last live post. More information about the Virtual Park Circuit can be found online here.

“To celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will bring the creativity and inventiveness of Thomas Edison National Historical Park to New York City and connect the innovative spirit to parks across the country,” said Jonathan B. Jarvis, director of National Park Service. “National parks reflect the innovative spirit of America, because after all, they embody one of our nation’s most revolutionary ideas – that some of the most beautiful landscapes, iconic historic sites and culturally significant places should belong to every American. As we celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service this month illuminating the Manhattan skyline reflects this innovative, progressive American spirit and lights the way for the National Park Service as we enter our second century of service.”

“The National Park Service protects over 84 million acres of US soil, from beautiful landscapes like Yellowstone National Park to important monuments like Stonewall National Monument,” said Bill Nye, Centennial Ambassador for the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement. “The event on August 22nd is the perfect invitation for everyone, from every generation, to be involved with our national parks.”

The public is invited to join the centennial festivities at Brooklyn Bridge Park from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday, August 22. The free celebration will include:

  • 1:30 – 3:30 PM – Ice cream social with Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
  • 2:00 – 4:00 PM – Musical performance by kid-friendly band, Ramblin’ Dan
  • 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM – Surprise musical performance
  • 7:45 PM – Opening Remarks with Bill Nye (Centennial Ambassador for the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement), U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Will Shafroth (National Park Foundation President), Regina Myer (Brooklyn Bridge Park President)
  • 8:00 – 10:00 PM – Guest celebrity DJ set by Questlove
  • Family-friendly activities like sand-art, corn hole, temporary tattoos, games, prizes and learning stations with National Park Foundation Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque partners American Express, Subaru, and Coca-Cola. There will also be interactive stations:
    • American Express – and its nonprofit partner Games for Change will host an interactive game experience showcasing the new iOS game ­Save the Park ­where you play as a park volunteer and experience the conservation activities that support the national parks. They will also host a special “Smart Parks Game Jam” in which participants will learn the basics of game design and prototype games that encourage people to use technology to interact with parks, showing how games can inspire environmental stewardship and civic engagement. Games will be played by judges and winners will receive prizes provided by Games for Change.
    • Subaru of America who will be on-site to raise awareness of its National Park Zero-Landfill Initiative, an effort to significantly reduce waste going into landfills from all national parks, while educating attendees on how they can help keep the parks beautiful for another 100 years. To further divert waste from landfills, Subaru will also be collecting soft drink and water bottle caps that will be recycled into a park bench and donated to an organization or park in need.
    • The Coca-Cola Company will showcase their partnership with the National Park Foundation and the parks by highlighting the Active Trails initiative. Active Trails promotes getting community members outdoors and active in parks, deepening connections with local communities, and inspiring the next generation of park visitors and supporters. 

“It’s not often that someone – or something – celebrates 100 years on this planet. It’s super cool the National Park Service is celebrating its centennial by having me DJ their 100th birthday party,” said DJ Questlove, who will be playing a set at the New York Park Exchange event.

“We launched the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement to encourage a new generation to seek out our country’s incredible national parks,” said Will Shafroth, president of the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. “As we draw closer to this milestone anniversary, it is thrilling to see these connections taking root. Millions of people across the country are discovering that national parks are relevant to their lives in many ways. The National Park Foundation is committed to continuing these efforts as we enter the next 100 years of protecting and sharing these treasures.”

Some of the most admired companies in the world are supporting the National Park Foundation’s efforts for #FindYourPark, including American Express, Budweiser, Subaru, REI, Humana, and Disney. Additional partners include Coleman and Coca-Cola.

For each of the three Park Exchange events, a national park experience is conveyed to – or exchanged with – one of America’s urban centers. The first exchange in May brought the majesty of Redwoods National and State Parks to the campus of the University of Texas at Austin and projected the giant trees on the side of the iconic University of Texas Tower. In June, an exchange event brought a traditional second line parade from New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park to another musically rich city Chicago. A calendar of events taking place across the country to celebrate the National Park Service Centennial can be found at FindYourPark.com/Find.

The host and a partner for the New York Park Exchange event, Brooklyn Bridge Park is an 85-acre sustainable waterfront park stretching 1.3 miles along Brooklyn’s East River shoreline; its mission is to create and maintain a world class park that is a recreational, environmental and cultural destination enjoyed by the residents of, and visitors to, New York City.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 412 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards. In 2016, commemorating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Foundation launched The Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks, a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen and enhance the future of these national treasures for the next hundred years. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.

CONTACT:
Alanna Sobel
National Park Foundation
(202) 796-2538
[email protected]

Elizabeth Stern
National Park Service
(202) 219-8933
[email protected]

Jenna Newmark
GREY
(212) 546-1716
[email protected]

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BioTrackTHC™ Earns Highest Overall Score For Puerto Rico’s Cannabis Seed-to-Sale Software Contract

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BioTrackTHC™, a leading provider of seed-to-sale cannabis traceability technology received the highest overall score in the competitive procurement to earn Puerto Rico’s cannabis seed-to-sale software government contract. BioTrackTHC™’s system would enable the Puerto Rico Department of Health to track and monitor the cultivation, production, and sale of medical cannabis throughout the island.

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“The Puerto Rico Department of Health faces the incredibly challenging task of launching a new regulated industry from scratch,” said Patrick Vo, CEO, BioTrackTHC™. “We are thankful for the Department’s vote of confidence in BioTrackTHC™, and we look forward to partnering with them and supporting the island’s efforts in building a healthy and transparent medical cannabis program that provides safe access for patients and generates an entire industry of jobs.”

Puerto Rico will be the first government body in the Caribbean and Latin America to procure a software solution to manage their medical cannabis program. The medical cannabis industry is expected to create hundreds of jobs on the island: jobs directly in cannabis and jobs that support the cannabis sector such as legal, industrial, agricultural, medical, financial, and marketing positions. 

“We assembled an amazing team of project managers, trainers, and technical specialists to provide the highest level of support possible,” said Rafael Sabbagh, Operations Manager at BioTrackTHC™. “We look forward to sharing the experience we’ve gained from deploying similar systems in other states while learning from the local operators during this exciting time.”

Puerto Rico would be BioTrackTHC™’s seventh government contract.

About BioTrackTHC™:
BioTrackTHC™ develops and provides effective cutting-edge technology solutions for the emerging medical and adult use cannabis industry. BioTrackTHC™’s seed-to-sale traceability system has been awarded six government cannabis tracking contracts for cannabis industry oversight, and is currently being utilized or in the process of being implemented by the states of Washington, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Hawaii, and the City of Arcata, California. Visit www.biotrack.com for more information, email [email protected] or call 1-800-797-4711 to order software.

Media Inquiries:

Cynthia Salarizadeh
Salar Communications Group
[email protected]
(856) 425-6160

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Suppliers to Cruise Lines Can Increase Business through New Initiative at the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

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PEMBROKE PINES, Florida, Aug. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Anyone looking to supply products to cruise lines has a prime opportunity at the 23rd annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show. The new Purchasing Initiative will put suppliers direct to customer: decision-making procurement executives from the FCCA’s 19 Member Lines. Participation in the Initiative will include a trade show booth within the first-ever Purchasing Pavilion, specialized one-on-one meetings and networking events with supply chain and purchasing cruise executives, and a workshop focused on sourcing and purchasing.

“The Purchasing Initiative will offer opportunities for both suppliers and the cruise industry,” said Micky Arison, Chairman, Carnival Corporation & plc and the FCCA. “The FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show has traditionally been one of the best ways for cruise tourism stakeholders and key cruise line decision makers to interact and develop mutual understanding and benefits, and this initiative is the perfect extension to increase success for this crucial sector.”

“We could not be prouder to offer the Purchasing Initiative at our keynote event,” said Michele Paige, President, FCCA. “Our primary mission is to develop bilateral relationships between the cruise industry and destinations and stakeholders, and this will help improve synergy and success between cruise lines and destinations’ local suppliers.”

The Initiative represents the FCCA’s efforts to strengthen its purchasing efforts within cruise destinations, under the direction of Michael Jones, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., and chairman of the FCCA Purchasing Committee, who will participate at the event, meetings, and workshop along with a number of other procurement executives from the 19 FCCA Member Lines, including Julia Brown, Chief Procurement Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc and Carl Robie, SVP, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

Taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from September 26-30, the Purchasing Initiative will add the opportunity to improve suppliers’ business with the cruise industry onto the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show’s traditional series of one-on-one meetings, workshops and exhibiting and networking opportunities between about 1,000 attendees and 100 influential cruise executives, presidents and CEOs.

To learn more and/or participate in the Purchasing Initiative, please e-mail [email protected]. To register and/or learn more about the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, please visit: https://www.regonline.com/fccapuertorico.

About the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA)
Created in 1972, the FCCA is a not-for-profit trade organization that provides a forum for discussion on tourism development, ports, safety, security, and other cruise industry issue and builds bilateral relationships with destinations’ private and public sectors. By fostering an understanding of the cruise industry and its operating practices, the FCCA works with governments, ports and private sector representatives to maximize cruise passenger, crew and cruise line spending, as well as enhance the destination experience and increase the amount of cruise passengers returning as stay-over visitors. For more information, visit F-CCA.com, the FCCA on Facebook, and @FCCAupdates on Twitter.

 

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