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L.A. Business Journal Names New American Funding’s Patty Arvielo a Most Influential Lender
TUSTIN, California, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New American Funding, a national mortgage banker, today announces that the Los Angeles Business Journal named their President, Patty Arvielo, as an Influential Lender. The Los Angeles Business Journal compiles this annual list recognizing lenders in Los Angeles based on their professional achievements in the finance industry during the last twelve to eighteen months.
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Arvielo’s accomplishments include:
- Involvement in the Diversity and Inclusion committee for the Mortgage Bankers Association.
- Increasing the activity of her own Latino Focus Committee, and last year hosted two events which addressed how to serve and reach Hispanic millennials.
- Serving on a number of multicultural lending committees, like the Freddie Mac Community Lender Advisory Board and Fannie Mae Affordable Housing Advisory Council.
- Political involvement in the current and future states of mortgage banking and frequently visiting Washington, D.C. to lobby on behalf of the mortgage industry and homeowners.
- Community involvement including serving on the Executive Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Orange County.
- Managing operations and sales for New American Funding’s headquarters, branches, and 2000+ employees, while continuing to originate home loans each month on her own.
The Los Angeles Business Journal published the Most Influential Lenders list in their March 28th supplemental edition. Arvielo was recognized alongside other influential lenders in the L.A. area.
About New American Funding
New American Funding is a Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae Direct Seller/Servicer, FHA Direct Endorsement and VA Automatic mortgage lender. The company is licensed in multiple states across the nation, has over 100 branch locations and offers a variety of purchase home loan and refinance loan options, including: Conventional, FHA, Cash Out, Fixed Rate and Adjustable Rate Mortgages, VA, HARP 2.0, Jumbo, and Reverse Mortgages.
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Acclaimed Chefs and Got Milk? Spice up the Taco Scene
SAN CLEMENTE, California, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Eating trends are born in California. When California moves towards a healthier and spicier diet, the rest of the nation follows. In recognition of the spicy food trend and California’s love affair with tacos, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the iconic got milk? campaign, has launched a new statewide campaign titled, “Spicy Loves Milk,” which joins together Californians’ love of tacos and America’s fascination with spicy foods while highlighting milk’s essential role in spicy food pairing. Got milk? embarked on a journey to bring you the hottest tacos that are setting trends across the state. Seven popular chefs across California have each created a taco recipe that is true to their city’s culture, personality and taste, while showcasing milk’s versatility and unique ability to complement exciting spicy flavors and tone down the heat.
With a wide range of culinary backgrounds, these California chefs created milk and taco pairings that include the Crispy Lechón al Tomatillo from Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo of San Francisco’s Señor Sisig; a Citrus Pork Taco with Quemada Sauce from Palm Springs’ Las Casuelas Terraza; and the Blazing Pork Belly Blossom from Michael Ruffner of San Diego’s My Urban Eats, to name a few. Each and every chef selected brings something unique, bold and exciting to the table. Chefs Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo have redefined contemporary street food with their Filipino fusion dishes and have been voted SF Weekly’s Best Food Truck four years in a row. Chef Michael Ruffner prepares his dishes from a gourmet mobile kitchen that carries equipment only found in major, upscale restaurants and only uses local ingredients. Las Casuelas Terraza continues to appetize Palm Springs locals after more than 35 years in business by offering the best Mexican dishes in the Coachella Valley. Whether it’s with their unusual ingredients, unique cooking techniques, or alluring spices, they have all succeeded in taking the hottest food trends and integrated them into the taco.
“With milk’s inherent properties and quick ability to cool the tongue after eating spicy food, this food pairing couldn’t have been more perfect,” said Steve James executive director of the CMPB. The “Spicy Loves Milk” campaign will combine California Cuisine with our state’s freshest ingredients, exotic spices, and showcase diverse food offerings found only in California. “We are excited for taco lovers to try the varying flavor combinations which will be further enhanced by a milk pairing,” said Steve James.
The new generation of consumers in California and the rest of the nation seek flavor innovations and a growing desire for spicy foods. We are experiencing what is called, “The Sriracha Effect” as explained by Technomic1. Technomic discovered that Sriracha can add an instant ethnic taste to something that may not be ethnic otherwise, for example a sandwich. Due to this effect, chefs are searching far and wide to find other assertive flavorings and spices that can be enjoyed the same way as Sriracha. Spicy foods not only arouse our taste buds but they offer health benefits as well2. Spicy peppers contain capsaicinoids which have been found to help prevent chronic diseases and they also have high concentrations of vitamins and antioxidants. Among the health benefits linked to eating spicy foods is weight loss, and heart health to name a few.
For all of the spicy taco recipes created exclusively for got milk?, visit: www.gotmilk.com and follow got milk? via social media on Facebook/ Twitter @gotmilk and Instagram @officialgotmilk.
About the CMPB
The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of got milk? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. Got milk? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
1https://www.technomic.com/Pressroom/Releases/dynRelease_Detail.php?rUID=402
2http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/07/27/spicy-food-benefits.aspx
Phoenix Tower International closes on 145 wireless communication tower sites and marketing rights to over 400 wireless communication tower sites from Viva in the Dominican Republic
BOCA RATON, Fla., March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”) via its subsidiary Phoenix Tower Dominicana S.A.S. announces that it has closed its transaction with Trilogy Dominicana, S.A. (“Viva”) to acquire the ownership or management and marketing rights relating to over 400 wireless communication tower sites from Viva. Terms of the transaction remain confidential between the parties.
“PTI is thrilled to announce our latest acquisition of towers from Viva in the Dominican Republic. We are excited to grow our investment in Dominican Republic wireless infrastructure and look forward to working with Viva to enhance their network in the Dominican Republic as well as the other operators as they further their network build-outs,” stated Dagan Kasavana, Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Tower International. “Furthermore, this latest acquisition brings PTI and Phoenix Tower do Brasil’s (“PTB”)’s combined tower count to over 2,000 sites across the Americas – truly a major accomplishment.”
About Phoenix Tower International:
Phoenix Tower International (“PTI”) owns and operates towers and other wireless infrastructure and related sites throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States. PTI was founded in 2013 with a mission to be a premier site provider to wireless operators across various high-growth markets internationally. Phoenix Tower International and Phoenix Tower do Brasil currently own and operate wireless infrastructure in Costa Rica, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru, United States and Brazil. PTI’s investors include funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, as well as various members of the management team. PTI is based in Boca Raton, Florida. For more information about Phoenix Tower International, please visit www.phoenixintnl.com.
Honey: A Delicious “Bare Necessity” that Sweetens Family Life
FIRESTONE, Colorado, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Inspired by Disney’s all-new live-action epic adventure The Jungle Book, in theaters April 15th, the National Honey Board (NHB) launches its “Golden Family Time” campaign to make family life in the kitchen deliciously easy and worry-free when done with one of Mother Nature’s simple “bare necessities”: pure, golden honey. For this springtime campaign, the NHB is joined by Laura Fuentes, author of the food and parenting blog LauraFuentes.com, founder & CEO of MOMables, cookbook author and media personality. The NHB and Fuentes have created a fun and flavorful array of child-approved recipes, including movie snacks and meals, all made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and complemented with a touch of nature’s versatile sweetener to make them irresistible.
“Family meals are a top priority for me,” shared Fuentes. “Making tasty, fresh food with wholesome ingredients, like pure honey, is important to me and my family. I’m excited to join the NHB in sharing some of my easy-to-make children’s recipes made with honey that are perfect to share at the table or during sweet family bonding moments, like family movie night at home. I hope families will be motivated to get in the kitchen and create these and other dishes using as many fresh and wholesome ingredients as possible.”
Considered an online authority on kids’ health and wellness, Fuentes is the author of three children’s cookbooks including The Best Homemade Kids Lunches on the Planet and The Best Homemade Snacks on the Planet and The Best Homemade Kids’ Grain-Free Meals on the Planet. As a mom of three, her creativity and palate-pleasing savviness are demonstrated in the six recipes created for the NHB. Ranging from a naturally sweetened and power-packed breakfast to-go to get kids going in the morning to fun-to-eat school lunchbox meals, and even subtly sweet homemade takeout favorites served in cool lettuce cups, Fuentes’s no-fuss meals will have children singing the praises of the kitchen’s delectable bare necessities of life, including the magic of honey.
Among Fuentes’s playful yet simple recipes inspired by The Jungle Book for youngsters and the young-at-heart are:
Safari Honey-Butter-Cinnamon Popcorn
This is no ordinary popcorn. This is the ultimate movie-time (or anytime) snack!
Makes 6 cups
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons honey
½ cup corn kernels, popped to yield approx. six cups of popcorn
2 tablespoons low fat butter spread
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Preparation:
Air pop or microwave the corn kernels and transfer to a large bowl. In a small microwave safe dish, add butter spread, honey, cinnamon and salt. Place in microwave for 20-30 seconds, until butter is melted. Using a fork, combine the honey-butter mixture. Pour over popcorn and toss until the mixture is distributed throughout.
Jungle Honey Lettuce Cups
Lettuce cups are fun to eat! It will get kids to eat more greens
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 ½ pounds ground chicken or turkey
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup shredded purple cabbage
½ cup bean sprouts
1/3 cup honey roasted peanuts
Butter lettuce leaves, for serving
Preparation:
In a small bowl, whisk to combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil. Set aside. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, place olive oil and onions. Begin to sauté onions until they become golden and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute. To the soft onions, add in ground chicken and shredded carrots. Cook, stirring frequently and while breaking up the chicken pieces, until it’s cooked throughout, for about 5-7 minutes. Pour sauce over cooked chicken mixture and combine. Place the lid, reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes. Top with bean sprouts, chopped cabbage, and roasted peanuts and cover for an additional 3 minutes. Scoop mixture into lettuce cups and serve.
Find these and other tasty & kid-friendly honey recipes for family movie nights and meals any time of day visiting mielpura.org and momables.com, where you will also find some how-to videos, led by Laura Fuentes, which you can use as guides in the kitchen. Try a recipe out today with your kids; once they see how easy it is, preparing a honey meal will become a new bonding activity for the whole family!
About the National Honey Board
The National Honey Board is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing and promotional programs. For more information, visit honey.com
About The Jungle Book
Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat. Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire. The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong‘o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world. The wild adventure swings into theaters in 3D on April 15, 2016. For more information, check out Disney.com/thejunglebook, like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisneyJungleBook, and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thejunglebook and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disneythejunglebook/
Labor Commissioner Cites San Jose Residential Care Company $443,460 for Shorting 22 Workers on Minimum Wage, Overtime
SAN JOSE, California, March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su has cited the operator of five adult care facilities in San Jose for multiple wage theft violations totaling $443,460. TJ Homes Corporation was ordered to pay $369,110 to 22 caregivers following an investigation that revealed the workers did not receive minimum wage or overtime as required by law.
“These caregivers, who were cheated of their wages by their employer, will now be paid their lost wages,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “TJ Homes Corporation also will pay liquidated damages and civil penalties for shortchanging their workers on minimum wage and overtime, making it clear that violating wage and hour laws is much more expensive than paying employees what they are owed.”
The Labor Commissioner’s Office opened its investigation after receiving a complaint last April. A review of TJ Homes’ records found that:
- Workers were not paid overtime, despite working up to 12 hours a day.
- Workers were required to cover night shifts at no pay.
- Workers were paid less than San Jose’s minimum wage of $10.30 per hour.
- Workers’ pay stubs were missing vital information such as hourly rate of pay, total regular hours worked and number of overtime hours worked.
- Workers who quit or were fired did not receive their final pay as required.
TJ Homes Corporation must pay the workers $192,050 in lost wages, $150,200 for liquidated damages, and $26,855 in interest and waiting time penalties. In addition, $74,355 in civil penalties is owed for failing to provide the workers itemized wage statements with their paychecks as well as minimum wage and overtime violations. The civil penalties collected will be transferred to the State’s General Fund as required by law.
The company owns and operates Evergreen Guest Home #1 on Haga Drive, Evergreen Guest Home #2 and #4 on McLaughlin Avenue, Evergreen Guest Home #3 on Bendmill Way and Lindstrom Arf on Lindstrom Court.
When workers are paid less than minimum wage they are entitled to liquidated damages which equal the amount of underpaid wages plus interest. Waiting time penalties are imposed when the employer fails to provide workers their final paycheck after separation. This penalty is calculated by taking the employee’s daily rate of pay and multiplying it by the number of days the employee was not paid, up to a maximum of 30 days.
The Wage Theft is a Crime public awareness campaign, launched in 2014 by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Labor Commissioner’s Office, has helped inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities. The campaign includes multilingual print and outdoor advertising as well as radio commercials in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong and Tagalog.
DIR protects and improves the health, safety and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws.
DIR’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), also known as the Labor Commissioner’s Office, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses and educates the public on labor laws.
Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.
Members of the press may contact Paola Laverde or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.
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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.
Somos Next Launches “Pinguinitos”
MIAMI, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Somos Next, a company focused on the development and the commercialization of audiovisual content in the Spanish OTT (“Over the Top”) market launched its brand “Pinguinitos”, which consists of a catalog of selected/branded animation in Spanish for children from 0-5 years of age. “Pinguinitos'” content is free of violence, in neutral Spanish, targeting Latino toddlers and preschoolers. The service’s goal is to help parents in preserving Latino cultural traditions and language through entertaining and educational programming. This content is available through direct distribution to the audience (YouTube, websites and an application) and also companies interested in this specific demographic.
Somos Next expects that Internet consumption habits in Latino children ages 0-5 will attract a significant audience for “Pinguinitos”. Luis Guillermo Villanueva, Somos Next COO, said: “with ‘Pinguinitos’ we strive to create a fun and friendly place to ensure parents that their children are receiving entertaining but at the same time educational programming in their mother language”. Somos Next, complements its online and “Over the Top” offering with its brand “FlixLatino”, launched to meet Latinos’ demand for quality films in Spanish.
You can access “Pinguinitos” through www.pinguinitos.com, and enjoy animation such as: “Chloe’s Closet”, “Dive Olly Dive”, “Bali“, “Monkey See, Monkey Do” and other prestigious content in Spanish. Each animated series is full of adventure and important life lessons that will help children’s sense of family, friendship and values. The website offers a wide range of educational videos, interactive games and other fun activities.
Pinguinitos.com offers the fastest growing, alternative, wholesome and educational way to keep the little ones entertained anywhere, anytime though your mobile devices.
Pinguinitos belongs to SOMOS Next, LLC, a subsidiary of SOMOSTV LLC, focused on the commercialization and distribution of paid audiovisual content primarily in Spanish in the online environment, either linearly, on demand or any other current or future form. SOMOS Next offers online content audience under their brands Pinguinitos and FlixLatino (movies, series and other fiction formats).
Media Contact: Emma McGregor, (786) 220-0428, [email protected]
Main Street Bondholders Applauds Growing Support in Puerto Rico for Protection of Constitutional Bondholders
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Main Street Bondholders applauds the ongoing support from leading Puerto Rican elected officials in support of a consensual solution to Puerto Rico’s debt crisis despite actions by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) to adopt a Super Chapter 9 approach to debt restructuring, and undermining the progress towards a consensual deal and the Puerto Rican Constitution.
Unlike Bishop’s Super Chapter 9 legislation put forth in the U.S. House of Representatives, a consensual solution would assure continued interest payments on Puerto Rico’s obligations consistent with the priority of bonds established by the Commonwealth’s Constitution, and would promote voluntary negotiations between the island and its bondholders.
Without local leadership in Puerto Rico, it will be impossible to secure a consensual deal that balances the legal rights of bondholders with respect for the Puerto Rican Constitution. Efforts in Congress to impose the Obama Administration’s Super Chapter 9 plan, by any name, are a severe hindrance to this ongoing effort and undermine the Puerto Rican Constitution.
Here is what members of Main Street Bondholders have said about these leaders:
“I was pleased to see gubernatorial candidate and Popular Democratic Party leader, Dr. David Bernier, produce a thoughtful and comprehensive proposal to address the Puerto Rico fiscal crisis – one which respects the Puerto Rican Constitution and supports a path forward for bondholders and the government to secure a consensual agreement,” said Main Street Bondholders member, Teresa Garcia. “It gives me hope that some of our political leaders understand the gravity of this situation for the island’s future financial integrity and for our people.”
Main Street Bondholders member Joaquin Garcia de la Noceda said of gubernatorial candidate for the New Progressive Party Ricardo Rosselló, “Ricky Rosselló’s commitment to respecting the priority and protections afforded to bondholders by our Constitution is an example for all Puerto Ricans to follow. He and Representative Jenniffer González Colón have made clear the necessity to respect and uphold the Puerto Rican Constitution.”
Main Street Bondholders member Maria Milagros Rodriguez said of Resident Commissioner, gubernatorial candidate and president of the New Progressive Party Pedro Pierluisi, “I’m encouraged that Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi has committed to prioritizing the Constitution and applaud his call for the Government to continue working with bondholders to reach a consensual solution to this crisis.”
“House Speaker Jaime Perello and Representative Rafeal ‘Tatito’ Hernandez have been strong in their support for the rule of law and for continuing negotiations with bondholders like ourselves within the existing legal framework,” said Main Street Bondholders member Milagros Rodriguez. “I am very pleased that they have acknowledged our eagerness to remain at the table.”
“It is encouraging that Angel Rosa and Hector Ferrer, candidates for the offices of resident commissioner, understand the importance of following through on Puerto Rico’s constitutional obligations,” said Main Street Bondholders member Carlos Alberto Ponce de Leon. “A clear pathway to a consensual deal has already been established, and Congress should not make it more difficult by passing legislation that tramples our constitutional rights.”
Main Street Bondholders Coalition is a project of the 60 Plus Association, and is comprised of small bondholders from across America who are committed to a policy process that returns Puerto Rico to sound financial management, respect for the rule of law, and the protection of their retirement savings.
