Goya Foods Donates 50,000 Pounds Of Food To Catholic Charities In Washington, D.C.

December 9, 2015

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Dec. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, donated 50,000 pounds of food to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington to support their food pantries and emergency food programs throughout the archdiocese. The donation is part of a 150,000-pound donation equally distributed to food pantries and emergency food programs through Catholic Charities in New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. in honor of His Holiness Pope Francis’ visit to the United States.

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“Supporting our communities and those who need help the most has always been a part of who we are and what we do at Goya Foods,” said Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations. “We believe in the work of Catholic Charities and know that our food donations go a long way in providing a warm meal to those who are hungry during the holiday season and throughout the year. For us, it’s not just about giving a donation, but it’s about making a difference and inspiring others to do the same.”

“Catholic Charities served more than 123,000 men, women and children last year right here in the Washington, DC region,” said Msgr. John Enzler, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington. “While we help people with many different needs in their lives, it almost always involves helping families put food on the table. I am so thankful to Goya for choosing to Walk with Francis and partner with Catholic Charities.”

The donation will help stock the shelves in several locations run by Catholic Charities, including the food pantry at the McCarrick Family Center in Montgomery County, the Southern Maryland Food Bank in Waldorf, MD, and several food pantries run in partnership with local parishes.

The donation is part of the Goya Gives campaign, a series of annual donations that serves to encourage others to participate in the message and act of helping those in need. In 2015, Goya will have donated over three million pounds of food to organizations worldwide. The public can also share the #GoyaGives message with friends and family through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information about Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com. For more information about Catholic Charities, please visit www.CatholicCharitiesDC.org

About GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,200 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world; their combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation make them ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com

About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington: Catholic Charities meets the most pressing human needs, serving tens of thousands of people annually through 65 programs in 47 locations throughout the District of Columbia and Montgomery, Prince George’s, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties in Maryland. For more information, visit www.CatholicCharitiesDC.org.

Press Contact: Natalie Maniscalco / [email protected]/ 845.659.6506

(Español) MÁS DE 70 EMPRESAS LÍDERES APOYAN LA CAMPAÑA THANKS AND GIVING DEL HOSPITAL ST. JUDE, INCLUYENDO ALGUNAS DE LAS PRINCIPALES MARCAS EN COMERCIO MINORISTA, TRANSPORTE, HOTELERÍA Y MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN

December 9, 2015

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Markel completes acquisition of assets of CATCo Investment Management Ltd.

December 9, 2015

RICHMOND, Virginia, LONDON and HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Markel Corporation (“Markel”) (NYSE: MKL) and CATCo Investment Management Ltd. (“CATCo”) jointly announced today the completion of the acquisition by Markel of substantially all of the assets of CATCo.

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The business, which provides collateralized protections to over 35 global reinsurance buyers, will now operate as Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd. (“Markel CATCo“). Every member of the CATCo team, led by Chief Executive Officer Tony Belisle, has transferred to Markel CATCo.

Richard R. Whitt, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Markel, commented, “We welcome Tony and the CATCo team into the Markel family. The reception by existing CATCo reinsurance buyers and investors to the newly established Markel platform has been overwhelmingly positive. We truly will be hitting the ground running.” Whitt further remarked, “Joining CATCo’s insurance linked investment management capabilities alongside Markel’s traditional reinsurance capabilities should make for a powerful combination.”

Tony Belisle, Chief Executive Officer of Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd., said, “I am delighted with the successful closure of the transaction and the bringing together of two fantastic organisations that share similar goals and cultures.

“The extra support our new owner brings will enable us to offer enhanced product ranges and secure capital efficiencies for our growing number of reinsurance buyers. With a significant amount of next year’s renewals already committed and projected AUM expected to exceed $3bn, 2016 is shaping up to be a positive and exciting year.”

Willis Capital Markets & Advisory served as exclusive financial advisor and Hogan Lovells International LLP served as legal advisor to CATCo. Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Markel.

About Markel Corporation

Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company’s businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp.com.

About Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd.

Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd. is a specialist investment management business. From its headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda, Markel CATCo manages retrocession and traditional reinsurance portfolios for clients around the world, including financial institutions, charities, pension funds, family offices and investment funds. Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd. is authorized and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority.

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Statement by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/CONEL Regarding Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s call for ‘total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States’

December 8, 2015

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “As American Christians committed to being light in a world darkened by sin, terrorism and fear, we must affirm our commitment to religious liberty as the proverbial firewall against totalitarianism.

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For that matter, while our government must protect our citizenry from individuals committed to terror, death and destruction, we cannot and must not embrace policies that incorporate a religious litmus test for those legally responding to the compassionate invitation written on the Statue of Liberty.

It behooves all of us to revisit those powerful words:

‘Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!’

For that matter, no presidential candidate, elected official or branch of government carries the authority to extinguish the aforementioned lamp. With a commitment to building a firewall against Islamic extremism and protecting our most cherished of values, we must make certain that the lamp will shine the light of freedom for Christians, Jews, Muslims and all others yearning to breathe free.”

NHCLC/CONEL is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

Victor Manuelle Nominated For 2016 Grammy Award

December 8, 2015

MIAMI, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Que Suenen Los Tambores” continues to triumph as one of the biggest Latin albums of 2015, with the announcement of nominations this morning from The Recording Academy for the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Victor Manuelle along with Ricky Martin are the only two Puerto Rican artists nominated this year for the GRAMMY Awards which are set to take place February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles. Que Suenen Los Tambores is nominated for Best Tropical Latin Album.

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This nomination solidifies the album as one of the most successful of the year along with his U.S. tour of the same title, which visited 18 U.S. cities this past fall and will continue next year throughout Latin America. Victor Manuelle is currently preparing to depart for Colombia where he has scheduled performances in El Choco and will be closing the Feria de Cali along with Daddy Yankee and Juan Luis Guerra.

About Victor Manuelle:
VICTOR MANUELLE has sold more than six million records worldwide, two million of them in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. He’s had four RIAA-certified multiplatinum albums, six platinum, and six gold. He’s had an incredible 46 charting singles on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart, and 26 #1 Tropical Airplay singles, most recently 2015’s “No Queria Enganarte.” He’s notched eleven #1 Tropical albums and one #1 Latin Pop album (2009’s Muy Personal). Awards include four Billboard Latin Music Awards, four Premios Lo Nuestro, the Premio del Diario La Prensa, the ASCAP Golden Note Award, a Proclamation from the City of New York, and many others.

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New Honda Road Readers Program Designed to Encourage Children to Use Their Imaginations During Drives

December 8, 2015

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The average family spends about four hours per week in the car. Honda wants families to put that time to good use. Today the brand is launching Honda Road Readers, a new app (available on Apple^® and Android™) providing Honda drivers free access to children’s audiobooks to expose children to great literature and foster their imaginations. An introductory video to the program will be promoted on Honda’s social channels, using the hashtag #HondaRoadReaders.

“The goal for the Honda Road Readers program is to provide an educational and entertaining alternative to the usual car ride and inspire young listeners to vividly imagine,” said Susie Rossick, Assistant Vice President, Honda/Acura Regional Media and Marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “This effort is a powerful demonstration of our commitment to the brand’s ‘Power of Dreams’ philosophy by encouraging our customers and their families to dream big together.”

To add to the experience, most books are supported with critical-thinking questions aimed at getting parents and children to dive deeper into each story. Honda has also teamed up with the National Teacher of the Year Program run by the Council of Chief State School Officers to provide a curated selection of books that will be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating.

“Students learn best when they have enthusiastic teachers, and parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Honda Road Readers will help families share the infectious fun of reading together on journeys of the mind, the imagination and the heart,” says Rebecca Mieliwocki, the 2012 National Teacher of the Year and 7^th-grade English teacher in Burbank, Calif. “Reading not only boosts academic success but also awakens a person’s social and civic sense. They help us know and be mesmerized by the world around us and give us a sense of how we fit in. Simply put, books change lives for the better.”

Honda recently commissioned a surveyⁱ of more than 1,500 parents with one or more children ages 5 to 16 and learned that 77 percent of parents think listening to books or stories read aloud is very important for children’s cognitive development and developing listening skills. The survey also revealed that parents (69 percent) are concerned that their children are spending too much time in front of screens (cell phones, computers and TV). They are equally aware that their children are not reading books for fun and have fewer opportunities to use their imagination these days.

A Honda Road Readers infographic summarizing the survey findings can be viewed on Honda’s Pinterest and Tumblr pages.

Any Honda owner can easily access the Honda Road Readers program. First, owners go to www.hondaroadreaders.com to register. Owners will then be directed to download the Honda Road Readers app in the Apple or Android store. Next, owners will either scan or key in their 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN). Honda owners will have access to five free audiobooks per Honda VIN aimed at children 5 to 16 years old for one year, the first being J. M. Barrie’s classic Peter Pan and followed by four other titles of their choice.

The app experience features 10 rotating National Teacher of the Year featured books and several audiobook categories including fantasy/adventure, mystery, science fiction and teens.

To further support Honda Road Readers in December, the brand will debut a social video, titled “Imagination Inspiration,” featuring Jeff Kinney, the bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Honda spoke with the author, just before he departed on a global tour for book 10, about his new bookstore, imagination and the Honda Road Readers program.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Civic, Fit and CR-Z, along with the Pilot, CR-V and HR-V sport/utility vehicles and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has the longest-lasting cars¹ of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and more models achieving an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating than any other automotive nameplate.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2014, more than 97 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988–2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.

ⁱ Sample base: 1,516. Live in the U.S., over 18, have at least one child age 5–16, own at least one non-luxury vehicle, regularly drive their children and own a smartphone.

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Cal/OSHA Cites Employer for Electrocution Fatality and Serious Injury

December 8, 2015

VAN NUYS, California, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA announced today that water well services company M&W Pumps, Inc., from Santa Maria was at fault for an electrocution accident that killed one worker and seriously injured another in June when a pump hoist made contact with a live overhead power line.

The investigation revealed that the team failed to maintain the minimum 10-foot distance requirement to prevent accidental contact with overhead lines carrying between 600 – 50,000 volts.

“When employers send their workers near overhead power lines with hoists or other high equipment, they must take special precautions to keep their workers safe,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “If M&W Pumps had put required safety measures in place, these workers’ lives would not have been put at risk.”

The two workers were using the pump hoist on June 6 to install an underground well on rural land east of Santa Maria. Cesar Montelongo-Pulido, a 21-year old rig operator’s assistant, was holding the hoist line while Daniel Moreno, a 25-year old rig operator, manned the controls on the hoist. The pump hoist made contact with a live 12,000 volt power line overhead during the operation, killing Montelongo-Pulido and severely injuring Moreno.

Cal/OSHA cited M&W Pumps, Inc. $16,895 for six violations including one serious and one serious accident-related in nature. M&W Pumps, Inc. was found at fault for failing to follow high voltage safety orders, requiring that employers notify the high-voltage power line company if equipment will approach closer than 10 feet – this serious violation was determined to contribute directly to the accident.

The other serious violation was issued for failing to evaluate hazards and implement necessary safeguards to minimize workers’ exposure to harm, including the potential contact with overhead power lines. Serious violations are cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazardous condition.

Citations were also issued for the employer’s failure to mark controls on the pump hoist to indicate the function or direction of motion, and for failure to establish a program of preventative maintenance of the pump hoist.

Cal/OSHA has an extensive online library of safety fact sheets and publications such as the Cal/OSHA Guide to Electrical Safety on how to work safely near overhead power lines.

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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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.

(Español) ¡A decorar con seguridad! Llegó la temporada de fiestas navideñas.

December 8, 2015

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MoneyGram Foundation Awards Final Grant Round of 2015 to Support Literacy, Technology and Innovation in Education

December 7, 2015

DALLAS, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), today announced support for seven worldwide education programs through the MoneyGram Foundation. The foundation’s final 2015 grant round supports literacy programs in some of the most remote areas of the world, continuing the foundation’s commitment to improving access to basic educational resources like culturally relevant books for children. This grant round also encompasses technology programs that are helping the foundation continue to narrow the digital divide and ensure every student stays competitive in today’s high-tech environment. In addition, several grants are in collaboration with many of MoneyGram’s valued business partners.

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“The foundation continues to expand its reach across the world, improving access to basic educational resources for under-served populations,” said Pamela H. Patsley, MoneyGram International’s chairman and CEO. “This grant round is particularly special to MoneyGram because many of the grant recipients were selected by our employees. I am proud that the MoneyGram Foundation is supported whole-heartedly by our global employee base who volunteer their time to recommend worthy organizations and donate to this great cause year after year.”

The recipients in the foundation’s final grant round of 2015 include:

First Book, to purchase 25,000 new, books to distribute in Nicaragua, India, Senegal and Jamaica. The grant will also fund a smaller collection of books to be distributed in 10 additional countries, chosen by MoneyGram employees.
UCEP of Bangladesh, to provide 25 UCEP Bangladesh schools with technology, learning equipment and materials and access to information and communication technology.
Aide et Action Africa, to fund the digital component of a community mobilization project for six primary school in Benin.
Co-Operative Bank of Kenya Foundation, to co-sponsor an educational support program working with 444 underprivileged students in the seven regions and 47 counties of Kenya. The Co-Operative Bank of Kenya and MoneyGram International are partners in business.
Chaudhary Group Foundation, to construct 10 schools in nine of the earthquake-affected districts of Nepal, including Sindhupalchowk, Lalitpur, Dolkha, Dhading, Kabhre, Gorkha, Ramechhap, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur.
Hmong Cultural Center, to support the development of a MoneyGram Children’s Corner for the Hmong Resource Center Library in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Yayasan Pengembangan Perpustakaan Indonesia (YPPI), to purchase 10,000 books as well as fund the execution of book drives that will take place at 50 locations in Jakarta and 50 locations in Surabaya, East Java to supply tens of thousands of new books for struggling libraries throughout Indonesia. This grant is in collaboration with the Bank of Indonesia, a partner in business.

To learn more about the MoneyGram Foundation and the projects it supports, please visit moneygramfoundation.org.

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About MoneyGram Foundation

MoneyGram established the MoneyGram Foundation in 2012 to help children around the world gain access to educational facilities and learning resources. Its mission is firmly rooted in the belief that education is at the heart of better economic opportunities, healthier families and individual freedom and empowerment. The MoneyGram Foundation is focused on inspiring minds and improving lives and grants funds to deserving organizations with this mission in mind. To learn more, please visit moneygramfoundation.org or connect with us on Facebook.

About MoneyGram International, Inc.

MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

Cricket Wireless Offers NEW $100 Bill Credit That Can Be Combined With Holiday Deals

December 7, 2015

ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Back by popular demand, Cricket Wireless is enticing customers to make the switch to Cricket Nation this holiday season with a new $100 bill credit* offer to customers that bring their number to Cricket between now and Jan. 7.

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Previously announced holiday offers such as an instant discount on the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and the LG G Stylo, and FREE 4G LTE devices after a mail-in rebate Cricket Visa Promotion Card** can be combined with this switcher offer.

Because Cricket is the Merrier Carrier, the whole family can celebrate the holiday season by adding eligible lines to their account and save up to$100/mo with Cricket’s Group Save discount ***, and each new line will receive the $100 bill credit for each ported number. Now that’s Something To Smile About.

About the New Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 310 million people; easy and affordable plans prices that include taxes and fees – no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com. And connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at www.twitter.com/cricketnation.

Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

*Switcher Credit: Excl. ports from AT&T. Must make 2 svc payments w/in 45 days. Credit rec’d w/in 60 days.

**Cricket VISA Promotion Card: issued by MetaBank®, member FDIC, or CenterState Bank of Florida, NA pursuant to license from VISA U.S.A. Inc. Must mail in rebate form by 2/6/16. Card not redeemable for cash, valid for 150 days after issuance and may be used to pay for your Cricket wireless services. Fees, charges & restr’s apply. See store for offer details..

***Group Save: Eligible lines of service req’d. Discount applies to lines 2-5. Price & discount per line varies. Not available with auto pay credit.

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