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CENTURY 21 Real Estate Expands Latino Focus With Dedicated Hispanic Advertising Agency

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MADISON, New Jersey, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the iconic brand and franchisor with the largest global network in the residential real estate industry including approximately 6,900 independent offices worldwide, today announced that it will partner with the full-service Hispanic and digital agency, Polvora Advertising, to further concentrate on meeting the unique needs of the diverse Latino communities.

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“We are committed to aligning the organization’s business mission and goals with sustainable home ownership in the Hispanic community and to bringing Latino entrepreneurs into the business of real estate,” said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Polvora Advertising will help us to connect our System members to Hispanic home buyers and sellers – authentically – so that our independent offices and affiliated agents are able to meet the challenges of this dynamic and culturally diverse community.”

Partnering with Polvora Advertising, is yet another significant action taken by CENTURY 21 toward being an organization that reflects all of the faces of the consumers its System members serve in local markets across the globe.

“Our goal is to be at the forefront of starting conversations about the Latino people, community and culture, and to focus attention on the importance of the Hispanic community to the real estate industry, to our economy and to our nation as a whole,” added Cara Whitley, chief marketing officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “While we continue championing the work being done by NAHREP, we are also committed to the industry’s other diversity associations to help our System members understand how to better serve America’s ever-changing populace.”

“We are very excited to be working with CENTURY 21,” said Rudy Bozas, president of Polvora Advertising, “They are leaders in the real estate category and they are smart, genuine people. We could not be happier than to be a partner with the team.”

The announcement of Polvora Advertising as the brand’s Hispanic and digital agency comes on the heels of the company’s exclusive real estate brand sponsorship of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ (NAHREP) “53 Million & One: Nuevo Latino Tour,” a theatrical presentation being shown in 25 cities across the United States. In addition, the brand’s Spanish-only website, espanol.century21.com, was introduced to market in 2014 with translated listings and content, and the ability for users to search for homes by school-related criteria like top-rated schools and student-teacher ratios, create listing alerts, and sort and filter data using interactive mapping tools that zoom, pan and draw the precise location to find the available homes for sale.

Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are:

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About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Century 21 Real Estate LLC (century21.com) is comprised of approximately 6,900 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 78 countries and territories worldwide with more than 101,000 independent sales professionals.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services.

© 2015 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21®, the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Contact:
Peter Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Phone: 973.407.5180
Email: [email protected]   

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Colin Brown
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Cal/OSHA Cites Poway Energy Technology Company $58,025 for Industrial Flywheel Explosion that Injured Four Workers

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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA today cited Quantum Energy Storage Corporation in Poway $58,025 for a June 10 explosion caused by an out-of-control 11,000 pound metal flywheel. One worker suffered a broken ankle and three others were treated for abrasion injuries caused by flying debris from the explosion.

“California employers must take precautions to protect employees from on-the-job hazards, including machinery operated in closed, confined spaces,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum.  “The workers harmed by this explosion could have died because the employer did not secure or cover the flywheel to prevent the release of mechanical energy.”

Cal/OSHA investigators learned that the nearly seven feet in diameter flywheel was placed in a concrete vault area installed in the warehouse for tests of the energy storage system. Prior to the accident, the flywheel was spinning at 6,000 rotations per minute, and had just begun the process of winding down when it failed. The flywheel came loose from its moorings and crashed into the vault’s guard rails, causing enough damage to the building’s roof, interior and walls that the building was deemed unsafe to enter after the accident.

No steps had been taken to enclose the vault or minimize hazards where the employees worked. Computer stations were not located at a safe distance nor were they designed to limit employee exposure in the event of uncontrolled release of electrical or mechanical energy.

Cal/OSHA issued 16 citations to Quantum Energy Storage for violations of multiple health and safety standards, including the safe practices for operating machinery standard. The citations included five that were serious in nature and one classified as serious accident-related. A serious violation is cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazardous condition. 

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

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. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza 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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Mood-Altering Drug Use During Pregnancy: The Risks Of Medical Marijuana And Prescription Opioids

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NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Marijuana is the most commonly-used illegal drug during pregnancy, and now that it has been legalized in many states, either for recreational or medical use, health care providers are becoming more concerned about the health risks it poses for babies.

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Opioid-based prescription painkillers are also commonly used by women of childbearing age in the United States, and the incidence of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), a phrase used to describe the serious withdrawal symptoms that babies can face, increased five-fold nationwide between 2000 and 2012.

Two leading experts presented the latest scientific findings about the risks of short-term and long-term consequences to babies from these mood-altering drugs when taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Jennifer N. Lind, PharmD, MPH, a pharmacist and epidemiologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Larry Wolk, MD, MSPH, Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, spoke at an editorial luncheon sponsored by the March of Dimes today.    

Nearly five percent of pregnant women report using marijuana, said Dr. Wolk. 

“There is no known safe amount of marijuana use during pregnancy, and it can pass from mother to the unborn baby; and it can be passed through breast milk,” he said. “The health consequences may not appear until the child is in school and having difficulty learning or paying attention.”

Both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued statements outlining their concerns about the risk of marijuana use during pregnancy and the risks to babies.

Dr. Lind noted that many women are unaware that taking prescription opioid-based medications such as codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, or morphine, during pregnancy may increase the risk for some birth defects and other poor pregnancy outcomes (such as miscarriage and premature birth), in addition to NAS.  “If you’re pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, don’t start or stop taking any medications without first talking with a healthcare provider,” she said. She also urged doctors to discuss the potential risks and benefits of opioid medications with women of childbearing age and pregnant women, before prescribing.

In November 2015, the federal Protecting Our Infants Act was signed into law by President Obama. This legislation will support efforts to collect and share strategies and best practices to prevent and treat maternal opioid use and abuse, as well as provide recommendations for diagnosing and treating babies suffering from withdrawal. 

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.  Find out how you can help prevent premature birth and birth defects by joining March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org.  Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

A Year of Book Awards for Latina Author of High-Stakes Historical Thrillers and Bilingual Children’s Fables

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MONARCH BEACH, California, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — International award-winning author Cecilia Velastegui is celebrating her literary winning streak in 2015 by dedicating herself to her newest novel. Although three of her psychological thrillers and three of her bilingual children’s fables were selected as winners and finalists for a range of book awards this year, Velastegui is keeping up her writing pace. She is determined to delve into and showcase the depth of the Latino world.

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Velastegui shared a quick toast with friends and fans at the Ritz Carlton—and went right back to writing. She said, “I’m celebrating the recognition my books received this year by purposefully writing my next novel, Lucia Zarate, based on the life of the world’s smallest woman.”

On November 7, 2015, Velastegui’s novel Traces of Bliss received first place in the Latino Books Into Movies Awards. This novel was previously selected for the prestigious National Latino Book Club by the Association of American Publishers and the international Las Comadres organization (http://publishers.org/news/5th-annual-las-comadres-friends-national-latino-book-club-underway).

Velastegui is keeping her fingers crossed that her novels get made into movies: “In 2012, both Maria Duenas and I received first place from the International Latino Book Awards, and her novel The Time in Between is now a captivating television series. I highly recommend it—and I hope some of her book’s cinematic good luck rubs off on my novels.”

Also recognized by the Latino Books into Movies Awards were Velastegui’s novel Missing in Machu Picchu and her bilingual children’s fable Olinguito Speaks Up—Olinguito Alza la Voz, which is endorsed by the Smithsonian Institution.

In June, Velastegui’s 2015 novel Parisian Promises received second place at the Paris Book Awards ceremony in France and received two awards from the International Latino Book Awards in San Francisco during the national conference of the American Library Association.

On December 7, the Latina Book Club selected Parisian Promises and Velastegui’s children’s fable Lalo Loves to Help—A Lalo le Encanta Ayudar for its Books of the Year list. Velastegui was delighted: “It’s an honor to be on the same list as my favorite authors: Paulo Coelho, Rudolfo Anaya, and Maria Duenas.” http://www.latinabookclub.com/2015/12/3rd-annual-books-of-year-list.html.

Velastegui further remarked, “[This year], 2015, has been amazing. It started off with a marvelous magazine article about my writing in Latino Magazine (http://www.latinomagazine.com/fall2014/fall2014/fabulous-fiction.html), and then Foreword Reviews wrote that I give my readers the world, which was followed by all the book awards. But my greatest satisfaction comes from meticulously researching novels that reveal the complexity of the pan-Hispanic world, from ancient Iberia to Latin America to modern-day Southern California.”

Learn more at www.CeciliaVelastegui.com.

Contact: Kim Martin at Libros Publishing

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Give Your Child a Gift that Lasts this Holiday: A Strong Financial Foundation

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MILWAUKEE, Dec. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Parents still searching for that perfect holiday gift for their kids this season may want to consider a fresh alternative – a personalized savings account.

The idea comes from TheMint.org, an innovative website powered by Northwestern Mutual that is geared towards educating children and families about financial security. Since 2007, TheMint.org has been a go-to resource of financial information and tools that make learning about money fun and approachable, starting with the very basics like learning how to spend, save, invest and donate money.

“It’s never too early to begin fostering strong financial habits in children, and getting their first personal savings account is a source of pride and excitement for many kids,” said Warren Duthie, wealth management advisor for Northwestern Mutual. “Toys break, gadgets become obsolete and kids outgrow their clothes all too quickly, but a parent who gives their child the gift of a strong financial foundation is truly giving them something that will last a lifetime.”

According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2015 Planning & Progress Study, a visible trend is on the rise with more than half (53%) of Millennials having set financial goals compared with 38% of Americans age 35 and older, suggesting the importance of developing financial literacy at a young age.

TheMint.org suggests making the process of opening up the account a fun milestone for kids and a positive experience that will encourage them to want to learn more.

“Take your child to the bank, introduce him or her to a new account representative, and encourage your child to answer all of the reps questions,” said Duthie. “Your child will learn how the account grows through interest and he or she will walk out of the bank quite proud of opening an account while wanting to grow its initial amount.”

About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for nearly 160 years. Our financial representatives build relationships with clients through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation and distribution. With more than $230 billion in assets, $27 billion in revenues and more than $1.5 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.2 million people who rely on us for insurance and investment solutions, including life, disability and long-term care insurance; annuities; trust services; mutual funds; and investment advisory products and services. Northwestern Mutual is the marketing name for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI, and its subsidiaries. Northwestern Mutual and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive approach to financial security solutions including: life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, investment products, and advisory products and services. Subsidiaries include Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, member FINRA and SIPC; the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, limited purpose federal savings bank; and Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company.

Reducing Infant Mortality And Preterm Birth

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — STATEMENT FROM DR. JENNIFER L. HOWSE, PRESIDENT OF THE MARCH OF DIMES, regarding today’s release of the NCHS Data Brief, “Mortality in the United States, 2014″:

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Reducing infant mortality is part of the March of Dimes mission, and for infant death rates to reach an historic low is worthy of celebration.  We are proud that the March of Dimes Prematurity Prevention Campaign, launched in 2003, has played a key role in reducing preterm birth and associated infant mortality.

However, we should point out that preterm birth — with preterm-related causes of death including bacterial sepsis of newborn and respiratory distress of newborn — remains the leading cause of infant mortality and the number one killer of newborns.  Many communities, as well as specific racial and ethnic groups, continue to suffer from the tragic and costly consequences of double-digit rates of preterm birth. 

On November 17, 2015, the March of Dimes unveiled a plan to focus more attention and resources on these “high population and/or high-burden” areas with the goal of reducing the nation’s preterm birth rate to 5.5 percent by 2030.  The first phase of the March of Dimes plan will focus on selected interventions, such as optimal birth spacing, in the six states or U.S. territories with the highest rates of preterm birth. The second phase of the plan calls for bringing attention to an additional 10 states with more than 100,000 births each year.  Meanwhile, the March of Dimes will continue our ongoing prematurity prevention activities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health.  For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

DIR Reminds Public Works Contractors to Renew Registration before January 1 to Avoid Hefty Penalty

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OAKLAND, California, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced today that a mandatory renewal deadline is approaching for contractors who bid or work on public works projects in California. Contractors whose public works contractor registration expired June 30, 2015, and have ongoing public works projects or plan to bid on new ones, must pay the $300 renewal fee before January 1, 2016 or face an additional $2,000 late penalty after that date.

“Contractor registration ensures that only those contractors who play by the rules can bid and work on public works projects,” stated Julie A. Su, State Labor Commissioner. 

As a result of Senate Bill 854, all contractors have been required since April 1, 2015, to register with DIR to be awarded a public works contract, even if the project did not go out to bid.

If you believe that your public works registration with DIR is still active, you can check the active contractor registration search tool to locate and confirm your registration. If your registration does not appear, it may have expired or you were not registered. DIR’s Frequently Asked Questions page has more information.

If you were registered last year and have not bid nor worked on any public works projects on or after July 1, 2015, you can renew for this fiscal year without incurring a penalty.

The required annual registration fee of $300 is used to fund such activities as DIR’s compliance monitoring and enforcement, prevailing wage and public works coverage determinations, and enforcement appeal hearings.

DIR registration requires that all contractors affirm under penalty of perjury that they have workers’ compensation insurance coverage, have no outstanding wage judgments, and are licensed with the Contractors State License Board.  

DIR maintains a listing of registered contractors and subcontractors on its website to assist awarding bodies who must confirm this registration before considering a bid or awarding a contract, and for contractors who must confirm that their bid team members are registered. For more information, visit the DIR Public Works page.

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.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza 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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Rey Mysterio Is Named Ambassador For Combate Americas – The Live Event Fight That Will Air On NBC UNIVERSO On Wednesday, Dec. 16

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REY MYSTERIO IS NAMED AMBASSADOR FOR COMBATE AMERICAS - THE LIVE EVENT FIGHT THAT WILL AIR ON NBC UNIVERSO ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16. Former WWE Star Konnan To Serve As Color Commentator For Live Telecast of Combate Americas "Road To The Championship Hollywood". Live, Four-Fight NBC UNIVERSO Telecast Begins at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Official Fighter Weigh-In Takes Place on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Burbank, Calif.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Decorated, former three-time WWE world champion Rey Mysterio has been named ambassador of Combate Americas, the first U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise in history founded by Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) co-creator Campbell McLaren, and will debut in his new role at the much-anticipated “Road To The Championship Hollywood,” nine-bout professional fight card live on NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.

REY MYSTERIO IS NAMED AMBASSADOR FOR COMBATE AMERICAS - THE LIVE EVENT FIGHT THAT WILL AIR ON NBC UNIVERSO ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16. Former WWE Star Konnan To Serve As Color Commentator For Live Telecast of Combate Americas "Road To The Championship Hollywood". Live, Four-Fight NBC UNIVERSO Telecast Begins at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Official Fighter Weigh-In Takes Place on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Burbank, Calif.

In addition, former WWF and WCW superstar Konnan, often referred to as the “Mexican Hulk Hogan,” will serve as color commentator alongside play-by-play announcer Ricardo Celis and Andrea Calle, the hostess of the Imagen Award-winning Combate Americas reality television series.

“I am excited to join Combate Americas on NBC UNIVERSO, and look forward to building this incredible MMA sports brand and supporting the extremely talented athletes on its growing roster,” said Mysterio, whose exciting, high-flying style of wrestling helped him earn a total of 21 championships between his stints in the WWE and WCW. 

“Combate Americas embraces the great Mexican tradition of Lucha Libre, so we are honored to bring Rey Mysterio, a global icon and one of the premier Hispanic figures in sports entertainment, on board as our ambassador and are confident that he can inspire our fans and fighters,” said McLaren.

Among the collection of rival superstars that Mysterio has defeated during his career are C.M. Punk, Shawn Michaels, and Kurt Angle.  During an epic 2006 Royal Rumble Match, he battled for more than one hour, a WWE record for longest time spent in the ring, and dumped the likes of Randy Orton, Rob Van Dam and Triple H on his way to victory of the 30-man elimination contest.

Priced from $40, tickets for “Premier Insurance Services and Aspira Mas Present Combate Americas: Road To The Championship Hollywood,” are on sale at www.HollywoodFightNight.com.

All fighters will weigh-in for the event on Tuesday, Dec. 15, beginning at 5 p.m. PT at The Marriott, located at 2500 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank, Calif.  All 18 fighters competing on the nine-bout card will weigh in for their respective bouts.

In the bantamweight (135 pounds) main event of the live, four-fight telecast on NBC Universo, 23-year-old sensation John “Sexy Mexy” Castaneda (8-2) of Mankato, Minn., fresh off his victory at the inaugural “Combate Americas: Road To The Championship” event in Las Vegas, Nev. on September 17, will square off with fellow striking sensation Federico “Kiko” Lopez (10-5) of Murrieta, Calif.

Castaneda is looking for his fourth consecutive win while Lopez is seeking his sixth straight win.

In the bantamweight co-main event, Combate Americas reality television series star and power puncher Ricky “El Gallero” Palacios (5-1), of Mission, Texas will square off with dangerous scrapper Anthony Paredes (3-2) of Murrieta, Calif.

In a featured women’s atomweight (105 pounds) attraction on the live telecast, 21-year-old Kyra “Mogwai” Batara (3-3) will collide with fellow Las Vegas resident “Lightning Liz McCarthy (2-3).

The live NBC UNIVERSO telecast will kick off with a featherweight (145 pounds) matchup between Urijah Faber protege and prolific finisher Erick Sanchez (5-2) of Sacramento, Calif. and fellow rising star “Ruthless” Rudy Morales (3-3) of Las Vegas.

Doors at Florentine Gardens open at 5 p.m. PT for the event, and the first of five preliminary bouts will begin at 6 p.m.

ABOUT COMBATE AMERICAS
Combate Americas, LLC. is the first U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) sports franchise in history, designed to build Latino fighting champions and serve Hispanic fans, one of the world’s most avid groups of prize fighting enthusiasts.  The Combate Americas franchise includes reality TV programming, live events and mobile programming.  The company’s CEO, Campbell McLaren, is universally recognized as the co-founder/co-creator of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).  New York Magazine described McLaren as “the marketing genius behind the UFC” and Yahoo! Sports proclaimed that he “knows more about the sport than just about anyone in it today.”  With an unprecedented product and a blue-chip ownership and management team, Combate Americas is poised to break new ground and bring about a new era in world championship level MMA competition.

About NBC UNIVERSO:
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world’s top sports franchises and edgy programming to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, Liga MX, Premier League, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com). To find the NBC UNIVERSO channel number in your area, please visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentralo.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Witz End Communications (for Combate Americas) – Mike Afromowitz, [email protected], 917.566.8754
Star Public Relations (for Combate Americas) – Jen Wenk, [email protected], 702.635.0995
NBC UNIVERSO – Derrick Johnson, [email protected], 786.337.6033 

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Paisano, Welcome to Laredo

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City of Laredo to celebrate 18 years helping Mexican citizens return home for holidays

LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the past 17 years, the City of Laredo has hosted a Paisano Rest Stop to help Mexican citizens returning home from throughout the U.S. have a smoother experience as they head home for the holidays.  This unique bi-national project is offered only in Laredo, Texas.  The City of Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau works with the Mexican Consulate General to set-up the rest stop; however, there are many city, state and federal departments and agencies from both sides of the border who come together to help the paisanos.

The Paisano Rest Stop will be at IH-35 southbound, just off Mile Marker 13, beginning Friday, December 18, at 12 noon and closing at 12 noon on Sunday, December 20, 2015.  For 48 continuous hours, the rest stop has individuals who help review documents necessary for travelers, as well as any goods or vehicles they may be taking into Mexico. Information on bridge wait times, directions, simple mechanic help, refreshments, restroom facilities and simply, an opportunity to rest and stretch their legs is free and offered at the site. 

Additional information given includes:

  • Hotel and restaurant listings;
  • U.S. Customs regulations for return trip;
  • Legitimate nationalization processing business listing;
  • Complaint and crime reporting procedures with Mexican Consulate and local agencies;
  • Volunteer mechanic on-call to do initial inspection, minor car repairs;
  • Mexican immigration regulations and forms;
  • Free copies.

All is done with a smile and in Spanish.  In fact, to help welcome the paisanos as they stop off at the rest stop will be Laredo’s own Ambassadors, who will be a part of the volunteers providing helpful information and assisting in any way possible to help make their stop at the rest area a pleasant one.

“Laredo welcomes paisanos,” said Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz.  “We want their experience in Laredo to be positive, restful, and beneficial before they continue into Mexico.  We host the Paisano Rest Stop to help facilitate their crossing experience here because Laredo, Texas does appreciate the work these Mexican citizens are doing in the United States,” Saenz concluded.

Motorists will see signage and hear radio messages posted from San Antonio on south.  Local, state and federal officials patrol the roadside on IH-35 South, to offer assistance to paisanos that need help, including security, traffic control, and road side assistance.  This year, the exit to the rest stop will be marked with extra signage and lights, especially for those traveling at night or who may not be familiar with the turn-off to the facility.  Motorists who have not stopped before are encouraged to do so before continuing on their journey. 

The Texas Department of Transportation is offering the Texas Travel Center, located on the north-bound side of IH-35 at Mile Marker 18 as an overnight parking facility with restrooms available 24 hours.

“Our effort to mount this city-wide welcome to Laredo is to facilitate the travel experience and help our visitors have a safer, more positive time each year that they chose to come back through our community,” stated Blasita J. Lopez, Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau Director. “While we will offer a variety of services across town, overnight parking is of particular importance because we have traditionally seen our hotels fill to capacity.  I encourage all of our travelers to book a hotel reservation early so that they can benefit the most from the stop in Laredo before they continue their journey into Mexico.”

Paisanos returning to Mexico through Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas should take Bridge I to avoid traffic congestion along IH-35 at Bridge II.  Motorists exit Del Mar Exit #4 and will be on Santa Maria Avenue; follow Santa Maria south to Bridge I. 

Along the alternate route to Bridge I, off of Santa Maria Avenue, the parking lot and bathroom facilities at Veteran’s Field will be available to paisanos.  Hours of operation are Friday, December 18 at 12 noon, through 12 noon on Sunday, December 20, 2015; Laredo officials have planned to have the facilities be available throughout the week leading up to Christmas. 

Additional overnight parking facilities will also be available at the Laredo Civic Center, located at 2400 San Bernardo Avenue where portable restrooms facilities will be available. Thanks to the Laredo Independent School District, whose two parking lots will be patrolled be Laredo and L.I.S.D. Police.

Paisanos wishing to avoid congestion all together can take Colombia Solidarity Bridge (Bridge III) into Nuevo Leon.  The extended holiday hours of operation for Bridge III will be: Friday, December 18 opening at 8:00 a.m. It will begin operating continuously for 24 hours through midnight, Monday, December 21, 2015 and remain open until all traffic is processed.  For regular AVI motorists who cross daily, there will be a special designated crossing route for them to take to Bridge II, to avoid the downtown paisano and shopping traffic congestion.  AVI motorists should take San Eduardo south to Hidalgo, turn west on Hidalgo and then turn south again on Santa Ursula.  

Local traffic should be aware of the additional holiday traffic in the upcoming days and exercise caution and patience when traveling in the downtown areas and around major retail centers.

Finally, for up-to-date changes to laws regarding Mexican citizens returning home to Mexico for the holidays and vehicle import laws, as well as for U.S. or other foreign nationals traveling into Mexico, concerning the documents they must have to facilitate this process, please consult Mexican authorities.  For more information, follow the link http://www.paisano.gob.mx/pdfs/Guiapaisano.pdf which can be downloaded on smart-phones, for up-to-date and accurate information.

Paisanos making the trip through Laredo come from throughout the United States, including Texas, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Oklahoma, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina, to name a few, citing the welcoming experience as they cross in Laredo and once in Mexico, the safety and ease of travel on the highway through this route.

For more information about the Paisano Rest Stop, paisanos should call the Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-361-3360 or visit www.paisano.gob.mx or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/welcomepaisanostoLaredo or visit the City of Laredo website at www.cityoflaredo.com.

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