J.D. Power ranks FPL highest in residential customer satisfaction in the southern U.S.

July 13, 2016

JUNO BEACH, Fla., July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) received the top ranking for residential customer satisfaction among large electric providers in the southern U.S., according to the J.D. Power 2016 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study^SM released today. FPL also ranked second-highest in the nation among all large electric providers.

J.D. Power’s annual study measures electric utilities based on surveys of their customers. FPL’s 2016 score is its highest the company has achieved in the study’s 18 years.

“We’re honored to serve our customers so we’re humbled to know they value the work we do,” said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL. “We’re proud that our service is cleaner and more reliable than ever before while our typical customer bills are the lowest in Florida and among the lowest in the nation, and we want our customers to know we plan to continue investing in improvements to their service.”

The 2016 study marks the first time FPL has achieved the top ranking in its segment, which includes electric utilities in the southern U.S. with more than 500,000 customers. FPL also achieved the highest score among Florida utilities of all sizes.

The study’s rankings are based on survey responses from more than 100,000 residential utility customers across the country. The rankings examine six key factors: price; power quality and reliability; billing and payment; communications; corporate citizenship; and customer service.

Notably, customers rated FPL tops in its segment in the category of price.

“It’s no accident that FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is about 30 percent lower than the national average,” Silagy said. “We work hard to operate efficiently and make long-term cost-saving investments for our customers.”

Compared with 10 years ago, FPL’s rates have decreased across the board – resulting in savings of about 15 percent for a typical 1,000-kWh/month customer bill. Moreover, FPL’s typical bill is projected to remain below 2006 levels through at least 2020.

The J.D. Power study also rated FPL highest in its segment in the categories of billing and payment, communications and corporate citizenship.

Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving more than 4.8 million customer accounts or more than 10 million people across nearly half of the state of Florida. FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 30 percent lower than the latest national average and, in 2015, was the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities for the sixth year in a row. FPL’s service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company received the top ranking in the southern U.S. and second-highest ranking nationwide among large electric providers, according to the J.D. Power 2016 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study^SM, and was recognized in 2015 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities by Market Strategies International. A leading Florida employer with approximately 8,800 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, ethics and diversity, and has been ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in Fortune’s 2016 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies.” NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. For more information, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

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Artist Gabriel Dawe to Create Installation with 60 Miles of Thread inside the Amon Carter Museum of American Art

July 13, 2016

Artist Gabriel Dawe works in his Dallas studio in preparation for his installation at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art.

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Amon Carter Museum of American Art has commissioned Dallas-based artist Gabriel Dawe (b. 1973) to create an artwork made with more than 60 miles of multi-colored thread in the museum’s Atrium. The art installation, titled Plexus no. 34, will be created onsite, highlighting the architecture of the museum’s renowned Philip Johnson-designed building. The large-scale artwork is composed of 16 colors and is a visual interpretation of the full spectrum of natural light. It opens August 16, 2016, and will be on view for two years until September 2, 2018. Admission is free.

The installation of the work, one of the artist’s largest to date, at the Amon Carter begins in early August and will take approximately two weeks. Dawe will bring a mapped-out plan of which color threads go where and will work in a specific order, constructing the piece in layers.

“Once the artwork is installed, it will look as if Gabriel created a natural phenomenon of rainbow light and mist in the Atrium,” says assistant curator Maggie Adler. “In reality he hooks ordinary, industrial sewing thread from wall to wall in a repeating overlay to create this extraordinary optical illusion.”

The artist has been creating “indoor rainbows” for the last five years as part of his series called Plexus, which is the word for the network of nerves or vessels running through the body. This title broadly refers to the intricate network of threads forming the artwork, but the artist’s intent is to “materialize light, to give it density, so that I can offer the viewer an approximation of things otherwise inaccessible to us—a glimmer of hope that brings us closer to the transcendent,” Dawe says. In the Plexus series, he explores the connection between fashion and architecture, and how they relate to the human need for shelter in all its shapes and forms. His work is centered in the exploration of textiles, aiming to examine the complicated construction of gender and identity in his native Mexico, where as a boy, he was not allowed to learn the craft of needlework handed down through generations.

Adler believes museum visitors will be captivated by this new medium in the museum’s Atrium.

“A rainbow is nature’s way of drawing our attention to the everyday beauty around us, and Gabriel has constructed one for us,” she says. “So often, we forget to stop, to let wonder overtake us. We hope our visitors will take the time to pause, look up and soak in this ethereal work.”

Dawe lived in Montreal for seven years before moving to Dallas in 2008. He earned a Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) in 2011. For the final two years of his degree, he was an artist in residence at CentralTrak, the Artist in Residency program at UTD. Since then, he has exhibited works across the United States, including the newly renovated Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, as well as in Belgium, Canada and the United Kingdom.

In 2013, the Amon Carter began showing the work of living Texas artists in the Atrium in order to expand the notion of what American art is in the 21st century. Dawe is the fourth artist to be featured, following Sedrick Huckaby, Benito Huerta and Esther Pearl Watson.

“It is the 15-year anniversary of the completion of the museum’s Atrium, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this wondrous work by this up-and-coming local artist,” says Andrew J. Walker, director of the museum. “We can’t wait to see the finished work and share it with our visitors. It is certain to be a crowd pleaser.”

Photography of the artwork is encouraged. Follow the museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and tag your photos #amoncartermuseum so we may share.

In conjunction with the exhibition, the Amon Carter is producing a limited-edition artist book, which will be available in the Museum Store in September. The artist will speak at a free program on April 20, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. Please check the museum’s website for information as the date gets closer.

Gabriel Dawe: Plexus no. 34 is supported by The Brown Foundation, Inc.; Betty Krulik Fine Art; High Access Solutions; Mr. and Mrs. John G. Ripperton; the William T. & Gay F. Solomon Fund of the Communities Foundation of Texas; and a gift in memory of Herbert S. Adler. The artist is represented by Conduit Gallery in Dallas.

The Amon Carter offers a renowned collection of American art housed in Philip Johnson’s masterpiece in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District. The museum is open Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thursdays until 8 p.m., and Sunday from 12–5 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays.

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The Guess Corporation Predicts Hillary Clinton To Win Presidency

July 13, 2016

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Guess Corporation is predicting that Hillary Clinton will win the presidency in 2016. The company has used historical data and current public information to reach the conclusion that Hillary Clinton will take the White House. While it is widely expected that the popular vote will be close between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, The Guess Corporation is certain that Hillary Clinton will gain the majority of electoral votes needed to become the first female president of the United States of America.

“While we have a standing policy of not influencing our employees and customers with respect to political matters, we hold that there is clear and convincing public information that indicates that Hillary Clinton will become the next president of the United States of America and as a leader in supporting female executives, we would welcome this exciting result,” the company noted in a statement issued.

The Guess Corporation is a conglomerate based in Durham, North Carolina and is currently privately-held. The company began as a luxury goods holding company in 2012 with a focus on diamonds. Since that time, the company has expanded to many businesses including art brokerage, lumber brokerage and luxury real estate development and construction. The company has over 80 subsidiaries and employs over 130 employees across the country and it is expected to generate over $250 million in revenue for 2016. Recently, the company announced its plans to develop a multi-billion dollar National Security Park in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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The Guess Corporation Proud To Support Female Leaders

July 13, 2016

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Guess Corporation is proud to support female leaders. Founded in 2012, The Guess Corporation has made a commitment to support women in leadership positions throughout the company. As of July, The Guess Corporation employs many board members and executives in top positions whom of which are women.

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Earlier this year, Mariah Graves, was appointed to the highest ranking executive position of President, which was previously held by a woman as well. Nicole Mason, Esq. was appointed to the highest ranking position on the Board of Directors, when she was named Senior Deputy Chairman. As Senior Deputy Chairman she oversees the Office of the Chairman. Within the Office of the Chairman, Laenzua Harris works with Ms. Mason in her role as Deputy Chairman. In addition, other senior Board officials include Lorna Aaron, MBA, who is a former JP Morgan investment banker, she was appointed Executive Vice-Chairman. Both Vice-Chairmen, Aftan Richardson and Jada Wills are women. The lead director of the Board, P.N. Smith is also a woman.

Recently, Lucy Shaffer Doherty, MBA was named Senior Executive Vice-President/Chief Corporate Officer and Deputy Secretary-Treasurer. Other high ranking executives include Lauren Hickman, Senior Executive Vice-President/Chief Administrative Officer & Secretary-Treasurer and Briana Urbina, Esq. who is Senior Executive Vice-President/Chief Counsel Officer.

“The Guess Corporation wants to send a strong message that we believe in women leaders and we support and celebrate their contributions to the business community that they faithfully provide each day,” W.L. Guess, chairman of The Guess Corporation issued in a statement.

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NHCLC Churches Model Reconciliation following Last Week’s Horrific Violence

July 12, 2016

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SACRAMENTO, California, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Modeling the call made yesterday by National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) to become agents of peace and to rise up and become a light to the world, NHCLC churches in Mississippi, Colorado and Connecticut hosted successful events in their respective communities following an unprecedented week of violence across America.

On Sunday, July 10, Iglesia Vida of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, pastored by Rev. David Martinez, who serves as the state chair for the Mississippi chapter of the NHCLC, hosted civic leaders and uniformed officers for a time of focused prayer. Among those present were Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree, Chief of Police Anthony Parker, and several officers from the Hattiesburg Police Department.

“We want to be the first in line to show our support for our great city and those who lead and protect it,” said Pastor Martinez. “Fear is a learned behavior, but so is love. At Vida, we strive to teach that fear has no place in our lives or in our church. We opened our doors to those who protect us to demonstrate to our children and our community that as a minority group, we stand with them.”

During the worship service, the entire church body surrounded the honored guests in a prayer circle and proclaimed a covering of protection and blessing over their city, state and law enforcement officers.

Additional NHCLC member pastors recently hosted or took part in similar events. In Denver, Colorado, Carlos Ivan Alvarez, Spanish pastor of The Potter’s House, prayed over the local chiefs of police and fire, and in New Haven, Connecticut, Rev. Abraham Hernandez, associate pastor at Grace Fellowship Church, took part in a city hall roundtable discussion yesterday with civic leaders, members of the clergy, elected officials and police brass.

“It is our hope that many churches will follow the example of these churches to stand as a bright city on a hill, as Jesus commands us in Scripture,” said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez. “Scientifically, when various colored lights join together, the brightest light is created. What would happen if the black church, the white church, the yellow church and the brown church, if all of these different segments of the Church divided by ethnicity, would come together? We would see the purest of light and create the greatest impact.”

NHCLC is calling for churches of all sizes, denominations and ethnicities across the nation to “be light,” by working with community leaders, polices forces, African-American pastors and churches in their corresponding communities to address issues and concerns while simultaneously constructing a preventive multi-ethnic firewall against disparities in law-enforcement practices and emphasizing the image of God, or Imago Dei, inherent within all individuals – regardless of race.

NHCLC/CONEL is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, which 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. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

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WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM prevails As No.1 Hispanic Station In New York For Six Consecutive Months

July 12, 2016

NEW YORK, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. (“SBS”/ NASDAQ: SBSA) today announced that its flagship New York City station, WSKQ-FM (“Mega 97.9”) had achieved a historic milestone in claiming the #1 ranking with the release of the most recent Spring Nielsen ratings for the total week AQH, A18-34, 18-49, and 25-54 demos among ALL radio stations serving the Tri-State area, regardless of language or format.

This historic achievement highlights the sustained dominance that broadcast radio continues to have in the daily lives of today’s Hispanic consumers. The result also reinforces Nielsen’s findings that terrestrial broadcast radio reaches 97% of the national Hispanic population each week. WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM now reaches 3 million listeners P6+ each week during June, a new 2015/2016 record for the station. The cume gains are widespread among A18-49, A25-54, A18-34 and P12+, up 25% vs. a year ago and up double digits since May 2016.

Mega 97.9FM is once again #1 in a Total Week AQH with A25-54, A18-49 and A18-34 in the April, May, June Spring survey. WSKQ-FM is also #1 or #1tied A25-54 ratings in all day-parts; #1 or #1tied A18-49 ratings all major day-parts, and #1 A18-34 AQH in Mornings with El Vacilon de NY, Daytime, Alex Sensation- La Mega Mezcla) and Afternoons, El Jukeo NYC, programming slots.

These recent ratings rank for WSKQ-FM as not only the most-listened-to station in the Metropolitan New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area, but also set MEGA 97.9 as the #1 Latino station in the nation. Mega 97.9FM’s audience in the United States, in comparison with the top ten states in America, ranked #5 ahead of 46 Hispanic populated states, a milestone achieved for the Hispanic station.

SBS sister station WPAT-FM (“93.1 Amor”) also achieved significant ratings gains and strengthened its market position in Nielsen’s recently released Audio Report.

Eric Garcia, SBS Radio Revenue Chief and General Manager of SBS-New York commented, “WSKQ-FM has served as the epicenter for Latino culture in New York City for over thirty years. These most recent Nielsen result’s, solidify our leadership position in the market place as we continue our service and responsibility, to the New York Metro Latino community, and overall client base. MEGA 97.9FM and Amor 93.1FM today is stronger than ever, with offerings expanding from over the air radio, digital, mobile, and experiential programs. All, backed by some of the most compelling personalities in the country, and programmed with the best in music, and concert distributions. Congratulations to the entire SBS family for their incredible efforts, and making history in the Big Apple.”

Now, listeners all over the globe are also able to live stream WSKQ-FM, WPAT-FM, and all other SBS radio stations via the newly-launched LaMusica mobile app, available as a free download at the Apple app store and at Google’s Play Store. For more information about LaMusica please visit http://app.lamusica.com

SBS EVP of Programming, Jesus Salas, added, “For WSKQ-FM to garner a #1 ranking in this important demos in New York City radio outlets, regardless of language, it’s truly a remarkable precedent – it’s history in the making. The station has forged an unbreakable bond with millions of listeners in a truly unique way. Congratulations #MEGAYORK!“

SBS continues to lay claim to the national leadership position in the following format genres: #1 Tropical, #1 Hurban, as well as the overall most-listened-to Spanish station in the nation with Mega 97.9FM #LaMegaSePega.

About Spanish Broadcasting System

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 100 affiliated stations reaching 90% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including www.LaMusica.com, an online destination and mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

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Yandel Premieres Powerful New Video “Nunca Me Olvides” On TIDAL

July 12, 2016

NEW YORK, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Yandel, one of the leading exponents of the urban genre, debuts a new video for Nunca Me Olvides. The video will stream worldwide via global entertainment platform TIDAL on TIDAL.com/Yandel at 7:00pm (EST) on Tuesday, July 12^th.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7879251-yandel-premieres-new-video-on-tidal/

Years of love evaporate in this story video, where the protagonists are forced to change the course of their lives. Nunca Me Olvides is directed by Carlos R. Pérez for Elastic People.

A team of about 80 people made principle photography on June 14^TH and 15^TH, in two different locations in Los Angeles: the Pomona Boulevard and the St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

This is the fourth visual collaboration Yandel has with Pérez as a soloist and the first video he premieres with Roc Nation. Yandel and Pérez’s three prior works include Encantadora with 191,833,406 views; Moviendo Caderas holding 197,542,135 views; and Hasta Abajo with 54,804,085.

Nunca Me Olvides, lyrics by Llandel Veguilla y Victor Viera is part of Yandel’s latest Sony Music Latin production DANGEROUS, and his third as soloist.

Yandel just returned from two sold-out concerts in Argentina and Venezuela. Later in the fall, the interpreter will receive this year’s Victory Award during the 4^th annual LA MUSA AWARDS from the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame at the Fillmore in Miami Beach. Dates for his new U.S. tour will be announced soon.

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TIDAL is a global, experiential, entertainment platform built for fans, directly from artists around the world. TIDAL members enjoy exclusively curated content that directly connect artists with their fans in multiple ways. The service offers high-fidelity, CD sound quality music, high resolution video, an opportunity to discover new artists via TIDAL Discovery, and unique experiences via TIDAL X. TIDAL is available in more than 52 countries, with more than a 40 million song catalog and 140,000 high quality videos. For more information, please visit www.tidal.com.

Follow TIDAL at http://facebook.com/tidal,http://twitter.com/tidalhifi and https://instagram.com/tidal/

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#ZAPzika Campaign From March of Dimes Urges Prevention of Brain Damage to Babies

July 12, 2016

WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes is seeking thousands of signatures for an online petition to demand that Congress act immediately to pass a bipartisan funding package to combat Zika virus before going on recess. The petition is available at marchofdimes.org/zikapetition.

“Don’t let Congress get away with this!” The March of Dimes says. “It’s an outrage that Congress has failed to give states and localities the resources they need to protect pregnant women and babies from Zika virus.”

The petition is part of a new #ZAPzika campaign urging families and communities to protect against Zika virus infection and the serious risks it poses to pregnant woman and babies, including birth defects involving serious brain damage. Spread these five tips for Zika Awareness and Protection:

Use spray, keep mosquitoes away: make sure it’s EPA registered.
Say you will, embrace the chill: use air conditioning and window screens if possible.
If it’s wet, it’s a threat: remove still water.
Get protected, not infected: wear clothes to prevent bites. Use a condom to prevent sexual transmission.
If you suspect, then connect: call your health care provider if you are at risk of infection.

The organization provides continuously updated information on its websites in English, www.marchofdimes.org/zika, and in Spanish, www.nacersano.org/zika. You can ask a question in both languages at http://www.marchofdimes.org/ask-us.aspx#.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) Announces FUSE, the Fund for Undocumented Social Entrepreneurs

July 12, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) today launched 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. In 2016, E4FC plans to disburse $250,000 in funding through $5,000 to $50,000 one-year grants. Preliminary applications are due August 5, 2016.

E4FC believes it is essential 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 identifying creative and highly motivated undocumented young people — and supporting the entrepreneurial projects they design and lead — we will affirm the case that all of us benefit from welcoming and fully integrating undocumented young people into the fabric of American life,” said E4FC’s Executive Director Katharine Gin. FUSE will provide concrete examples and offer inspiring stories of 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 will serve as a tool for them to demonstrate their creativity and their commitment to this nation. I’m sure we will be pleasantly surprised with their projects for social change,” said Ramos.

Since that initial conversation, a number of other prominent philanthropists and thought leaders have 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.

E4FC will consider FUSE proposals for projects that address a variety of needs, target diverse populations, and employ different strategies. They can be non-profit or for-profit initiatives — or hybrid projects that include both non-profit and for-profit components. E4FC is open to supporting projects that serve and advocate for undocumented people as well as ones with broader potential impact . . . projects that strengthen families and build community; projects that advance educational achievement; projects that broaden economic opportunities; and projects that improve public health or the environment. Most importantly, the projects must create positive social change and must be designed and led by undocumented young people.

E4FC welcomes and strongly encourages proposals that reflect and respond to the diversity of the undocumented community. They are especially interested in proposals from project leaders from the African and Asian diasporas and from leaders who identify as LGBT, queer or transgender. They strongly encourage proposals for projects that address the needs and concerns of diverse communities.

Applicants for funding must first submit a brief application form by August 5, 2016. 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.

Founded in 2006, Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) is a San Francisco-based nonprofit that empowers undocumented young people to pursue their dreams of college, career, and citizenship in the United States. E4FC’s programming is designed by and for undocumented young people in close collaboration with committed allies. E4FC is a fiscally sponsored program of Community Initiatives. For more information, visit www.e4fc.org.

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UNIQLO Opens Special Concept Store in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort

July 12, 2016

ORLANDO, Florida, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — UNIQLO is pleased to celebrate the launch of its newest store location in the U.S. this Friday, July 15, in Town Center at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. UNIQLO opens its doors at 10 a.m. to the sounds of a Japanese Taiko drum performance, welcoming customers to an experience they will long remember.

“Opening our UNIQLO store at Disney Springs is a dream come true for us,” said Hiroshi Taki, CEO of UNIQLO USA. “We look forward to introducing a new and unique shopping experience, unlike any other UNIQLO store in the world, with special products, Japanese-inspired merchandise and family-fun activities for both locals and vacationers. We hope every day will feel like opening day for our customers.”

UNIQLO at Disney Springs will be the company’s first store in the Southeast region. Upon entering the 25,000 square-foot (2,300-square-meter) store, customers are introduced to the brand’s full assortment of LifeWear: innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort and made for anyone, anywhere. The walls of the first floor are lined by such core products as Supima Cotton T-shirts, Dry Pique Polo Shirts, and Premium Linen Shirts, in a variety of colors and styles for any occasion. Walking farther into the store, customers see special concept corners unique to UNIQLO at Disney Springs that bring the brand’s Japanese heritage to life, alongside an assortment of Disney-inspired products.

The second floor opens to a room dedicated to the athletic wear worn by UNIQLO’s Global Brand Ambassadors, including men’s World No.1 singles tennis player Novak Djokovic and top golfer Adam Scott. Also featured are men’s and women’s innerwear products such as AIRism, made with cooling technology, and socks piled high in 50 colors. A wall of UTs (UNIQLO T-shirts) highlighting designs by modern artists, and casual wear for men, women, kids, and babies make up the rest of the floor.

Japanese Heritage:

Exclusive Japanese “omiyage” (souvenir) items are available for purchase, including silk folding fans, uchiwa fans, paper samurai costumes and Buddha boards. Themes from “Kabuki,” a classical performing art in Japan, are featured on UTs, and Yukatas – light cotton kimonos – are available for women and girls. In addition, the store windows highlight artfully-folded paper exhibits by artists Mr. Edmund Ooi and Mr. Shin Tanaka, and in-store daily activities include origami and calligraphy lessons.

Exclusive Products:

An assortment of products are sold exclusively at the UNIQLO store at Disney Springs and at the Uniqlo.com online store, featuring iconic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, as well as “city” T-Shirts including Orlando, Florida. The store also sells exclusive Disney-themed patches, which can be ironed onto any UNIQLO item of clothing on the spot as a complimentary service.

Customers can share their excitement about the new UNIQLO store via the company’s social media channels Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #UniqloDisneySprings.

Opening Weekend Events, July 15 – 17:

Sales Promotions from July 15 to July 24

Women’s Chino Micro Shorts	$14.90 (from $19.90)
Women’s Premium Linen Long Sleeve Shirt	$19.90 (from $29.90)
Women’s Supima Cotton Tank Top	$7.90 (from $9.90)
Women’s Supima Cotton Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-shirt	$7.90 (from $9.90)
Women’s Supima Cotton V-neck Short Sleeve T-shirt	$7.90 (from $9.90)
Men’s Chino Shorts	$19.90 (from $29.90)
Men’s Linen Cotton Short Sleeve Shirt	$19.90 (from $29.90)
Men’s Swim Active Shorts	$19.90 (from $29.90)

Activities

1. UNIQLO Prize Wheel
On July 15, customers have the chance to win prizes ranging from UTs (UNIQLO T-shirts) and AIRism innerwear products, to store gift cards, and a trip for two to Tokyo, Japan.

2. Origami and Calligraphy Lessons
Customers are invited to join Japanese origami and calligraphy lessons with professional artists every Saturday and Sunday, with an extended schedule during Opening Weekend running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 16, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17.

3. Calligraphy Demonstrations
Calligraphy demonstrations by artist Ms. Aoi Yamaguchi take place in front of the store on Opening Day, July 15, at 6:15 p.m. and 7:35 p.m.

4. Taiko Drum Performances
Taiko Project performs in front of the store on July 15, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

5. Kendama Performances
Kendama – a traditional Japanese wooden toy with three cups, a spike and a ball – performances take place in front of the store on July 15, at 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Name:	UNIQLO at Disney Springs
Opening Date:	10 a.m. Friday, July 15
Operating Hours:	10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Sunday
Address:	1674 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
Floor Space:	Approximately 25,000 square feet (2,300 square meters) across two floors.

About UNIQLO LifeWear
Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing
UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under seven main brands: Comptoir des Cotonniers, GU, Helmut Lang, J Brand, Princesse tam.tam, Theory, and UNIQLO. With global sales of approximately 1.6817 trillion yen for the 2015 fiscal year ending August 31, 2015 (US $13.88 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2015 rate of $1 = 121.18 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world’s most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a truly global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 1,700 stores in 17 markets worldwide including Japan, Australia, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, U.K. and the U.S. In addition, Grameen UNIQLO, a social business established in Bangladesh in September 2010, currently operates several Grameen UNIQLO stores in Dhaka. UNIQLO manages an integrated business model under which it designs, manufactures, markets and sells high-quality, casual apparel. The company believes that truly great clothes should be supremely comfortable, feature universal designs, are of high quality and offer a superb fit to everyone who wears them.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com.

About Disney Springs
Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind Disney experience, treating guests by day and night to great dining, shopping and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, flowing springs and waterfront charm. Offering an air of sophisticated grace and design that harkens to Florida’s waterfront towns at the turn-of-the-century, Disney Springs is home to four distinct, outdoor neighborhoods: The Landing, Town Center, Marketplace and West Side. Nearing completion in 2016, Disney Springs has been undergoing the largest expansion in its history to double the number of shops, restaurants and other venues for guests to explore, which will result in more than 150 establishments. Disney Springs is part of Walt Disney World Resort, the number one family vacation destination in the world, located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

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