Actress, Model And TV Personality Dariany Santana Joins National Association Of Minority Automobile Dealers And IHS To Host The Annual 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards

January 5, 2016

National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and IHS will present the first Diversity Volume Leadership Awards ahead of the North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) and a leading source of critical information and insight to the global automotive industry, will be joined by actress, model and TV personality Dariany Santana to kick off the first 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards (DVL Awards) preceding the North American International Auto Show.

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Dariany Santana will leverage her talent and TV correspondent experience to serve as a celebrity host for the Diversity Volume Leadership Awards. As the host, Santana will honor and give recognition to nominees that are driving sales with multicultural consumers. In addition to having over 10 years of on-camera and hosting experience, Santana also runs her own blog and co-runs a Cuban café. She is an influencer, a leader and entrepreneur. She also has a passion for providing relevant content for multicultural audiences.

The Diversity Volume Leadership Awards will precede the North American International Auto Show on Sunday, January 10, 2016. The invitation-only awards program, reception and dinner will take place from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Room 410-A at Cobo Center in Detroit.

One of the premier industry events, the DVL Awards will annually celebrate segment leaders. It is the only event of its kind focused on multicultural automotive buyers.

Of the top industry honors presented to automotive manufacturers, nominees for the DVL Awards have demonstrated the highest new vehicle registrations with ethnic, women and millennial consumers. New vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive has been used to determine the nominees based on 2015 model year actual U.S. personal new vehicle registration volumes (October 2014 through September 2015). This year’s awards are based on an analysis of more than 13 million personal new vehicle registrations.

The Diversity Volume Leadership Awards would not be possible without the generous sponsorship from the following organizations:

CORPORATE SPONSORS	EVENT SPONSORS	MEDIA SPONSORS
Cox Automotive	American Honda	Black Enterprise
Ford Motor Company	BMW/ Mini of North America	Latino Magazine
General Motors	Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Nissan of North America	Hyundai Motor Company
Shinola Detroit	Kia Motors America
Toyota Motor Sales Volkswagen Group of America	Mercedes-Benz, LLC

Connect with DVL Awards:
Hashtag: #DVLawards and #DVLawards2016
Website: www.namad.org and www.ihs.com/automotive
Twitter: twitter.com/NAMAD_USA
Facebook: facebook.com/NAMAD_USA-468806139894019
Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/automotive-diversity-volume-leadership-awards-tickets 19899329430

About The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers
The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers’ (NAMAD) objective is to pursue the meaningful presence and participation of minority businesses and diverse employees across all aspects of the automotive economic sector, including:

Increasing the number of minority-owned dealerships in communities across America.
Advocating workplace and supplier diversity in the automotive manufacturing environment.
Supporting minority engagement in the automotive retail sales and service sectors.

We are committed to developing strategic relationships and advocating for the advancement of business policies and practices that ensure diversity and economic parity remain a priority in all aspects of the American automotive industry.

NAMAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area. For information on National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers visit: www.namad.org

About IHS Automotive (www.ihs.com/automotive)
IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), offers clients the most comprehensive content and deepest expertise and insight on the automotive industry available anywhere in the world today. With the 2013 addition of Polk, IHS Automotive now provides expertise and predictive insight across the entire automotive value chain from product inception—across design and production—to the sales and marketing efforts used to maximize potential in the marketplace. No other source provides a more complete picture of the global automotive industry. IHS is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS is committed to sustainable, profitable growth and employs approximately 8,600 people in 32 countries around the world.

Beechwood To Acquire Old Mutual Bermuda

January 4, 2016

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Beechwood Bermuda, Ltd. (“Beechwood”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Old Mutual (Bermuda), Ltd. (“OMB”), a Bermuda based provider of insurance and investment products with over $1 billion in assets, which closed for new business in 2009. Beechwood, one of the largest providers of international investment plans, now has over $2 billion in total assets and is featured on the platforms of over 100 banks and brokerage firms around the world.

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The transaction, which closed on December 31, 2015, provides for the continuation of service support by Old Mutual for the OMB products over the next three years, supplemented by additional support from Beechwood’s growing wealth management business. As part of the arrangement, Old Mutual will reinsure certain policy guarantees until they mature in 2017 and 2018. Given the continuity of resources, no disruption to client service is anticipated.

“This transaction offers a unique opportunity to strengthen our position as a global leader and demonstrates our dedication to providing innovative financial solutions for international investors,” said Mark Feuer, Chief Executive Officer of Beechwood. “Our scale and resources will allow us to continue to meet and further develop client demand for our products for years to come.”

Over the next several weeks, Beechwood will be contacting OMB’s distribution partners to discuss the transition and introduce Beechwood’s Accumulator Plus and Escalator Plus investment plans, which offer attractive rates and unique investment features such as principal protection guarantees. David Lessing, Executive Vice President of Products and Services at Beechwood, noted, “The growing client demand for the Beechwood products reinforces our decision to make a significant commitment to this business in support of our distribution partners and their financial advisors.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Certain regulatory approvals for the transfer of future policy administration arrangements are expected by the end of Q1 2016.

About Beechwood Bermuda Ltd. and Beechwood Re, Ltd.
The Beechwood family of companies includes Beechwood Bermuda Ltd., a licensed long-term insurer located in Hamilton, Bermuda and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) — and Beechwood Re, a reinsurer domiciled in Grand Cayman and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). The companies were formed to provide solutions that address significant demand from: (1) non-U.S. high net worth investors seeking innovative, guaranteed investment products; and (2) U.S. and international insurers in need of attractive capacity in the life insurance and annuity reinsurance market.

More information is available by contacting Julianne Classey, Head of Media Relations at [email protected] or (646) 356-1629.

One-stop venue for all your aesthetic needs, SkinBodyLaser is your medical spa in Miami

January 4, 2016

MIAMI, Jan. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Located in the heart of Brickell Key, SkinBodyLaser Medspa is a one-stop venue for all your skin and body needs. Our commitment is to achieve a youthful healthy skin – all with outstanding services, attention to detail, expertise and precision.

A session at SkinBodyLaser is sure to enhance and rejuvenate your skin and body using the most advance FDA approved technologies and trained license professionals.

SkinBodyLaser offers a wide variety of services, from preventing signs of aging, laser hair removal, body shaping, contouring and cellulite treatments as well as exquisite aroma massages. All of our treatments are focused in a non-invasive approach and the medical Spa has a doctor on site that assists patients/clients with those special needs.

Our medical director specialized in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and our highly trained licensed professionals provide the latest procedures in skin and body aesthetic and anti-aging procedures.

As every patient is unique, the experts at SkinBodyLaser focuses on tailoring an aesthetic skin or body treatment plan according to your needs. From non-invasive skin tightening & rejuvenation to injectable, laser and peelings SkinBodyLaser Medspa is the most innovative stop for all your beauty needs.

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Presenting Henry’s Hard Soda: Familiar Flavors For Spontaneous Moments

January 4, 2016

CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, MillerCoors proudly unveils Henry’s Hard Soda, a new line of deliciously refreshing hard sodas made with real cane sugar. Crafted for beer and non-beer drinkers alike with 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, Henry’s puts a playful spin on familiar flavors with Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale and Henry’s Hard Orange Soda.

Henry’s Hard Soda offers a smooth, moderate body, mild effervescence and a satisfying finish with refreshing, distinctive twists that vary by flavor:

Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale: a delightful balance of fresh ginger flavor and herbal notes delivers a moderate ginger aroma and slightly spicy and fruity undertones.
Henry’s Hard Orange Soda: a unique blend of natural Valencia orange flavor provides just the right amount of sweetness and a pleasant pop of tangy citrus flavor.

The new hard sodas are inspired by the spirit of Henry Weinhard, a brewer known in the Pacific Northwest for making flavorful beers and great soda for over a century. When Portland unveiled a new public fountain in 1887, Henry offered to pump beer through the fountain for everyone to enjoy. Today, Henry’s fun-loving personality lives on in this refreshing hard soda.

“One of the main reasons why I love this product is because life is busy with work, kids and bills, but there’s always time to sneak in a little fun with friends,” said Bryan Ferschinger, MillerCoors senior director of innovations. “Beer is great, but now we also have Henry’s Hard Soda – an option that gives a little more flavor and excitement.”

MillerCoors will support Henry’s Hard Soda with a national marketing campaign, kicking off at the end of the month with advertising on primetime networks and high-profile cable partners such as ABC, FOX, TBS, Food Network, and Bravo. A custom digital presence in top pop culture sites, traditional print media support, dual-language public relations programming and influencer initiatives complement the rollout.

Henry’s Hard Soda is available nationwide at most grocery and convenience stores in 6-pack 12-ounce bottles and 16-ounce single cans. For specific retail locations, visit the product locator launching later this week at HenrysHardSoda.com.

About MillerCoors
Through its diverse collection of storied breweries, MillerCoors brings American beer drinkers an unmatched selection of the highest quality beers steeped in centuries of brewing heritage. Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company offer domestic favorites such as Coors Light, Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Coors Banquet. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, our craft and import division, offers beers such as Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from sixth-generation Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Blue Moon Belgian White from modern craft pioneer Blue Moon Brewing Company, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. Tenth and Blake also operates Crispin Cider Company, an artisanal maker of pear and apple ciders using fresh-pressed American juice, and imports world-renowned beers such as Italy’s Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Czech Republic’s Pilsner Urquell and the Netherlands’ Grolsch. MillerCoors also offers pioneering new brands such as the Redd’s Apple and Redd’s Wicked Apple franchises and Smith & Forge Hard Cider. MillerCoors seeks to become America’s best beer company through an uncompromising promise of quality, a keen focus on innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

Governor Brown Appoints Two New Cal/OSHA Deputy Chiefs

December 30, 2015

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is pleased to announce Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s appointment of Debra Lee and Eric Berg as the newest Cal/OSHA Deputy Chiefs. The appointments build on Lee and Berg’s combined 39 years of experience working with Cal/OSHA to strengthen workplace health and safety.

“Governor Brown appointed two of the most experienced and informed Cal/OSHA employees to help guide the division into the future,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. Cal/OSHA, officially known as the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, is a division of DIR.

As Deputy Chief of Safety with Cal/OSHA’s Enforcement Branch, Debra Lee will oversee investigations and inspections of California’s worksites. Her duties will include managing Cal/OSHA’s regular enforcement offices statewide, as well as the specialized Mining and Tunneling, High Hazard and Labor Enforcement Task Force units.

As Deputy Chief of Health, Eric Berg will manage Cal/OSHA’s research and standards activities, including the development of health and safety regulations. He will also oversee Cal/OSHA’s Medical and Toxicology, Asbestos and Carcinogen and Crane units.

The new appointees will serve under the general direction of Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “I have worked closely with both Debra Lee and Eric Berg, and have complete confidence in their ability to carry out our critical responsibilities in enforcement, research and standards,” said Chief Sum.

Debra Lee originally joined Cal/OSHA as an industrial hygienist with the High Hazard Unit in 1994. She was promoted several times, most recently to Acting Deputy Chief of Field Enforcement in April 2015. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in health science from Cal State University Northridge and knew at an early age that she wanted a career protecting working people. She is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote, “All labor has dignity.”

Eric Berg also started his career with Cal/OSHA as an industrial hygienist in 1997. He has served as a safety engineer in multiple units, and was promoted to Acting Deputy Chief of Research and Standards in April 2015. Berg holds a master’s degree in environmental health engineering from University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Cal State University Chico. He is also fluent in the Spanish language.

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.

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.

MoneyGram Waives Fees for Donations to American Red Cross for Tornado and Storm Relief in Texas and Other States

December 29, 2015

DALLAS, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI), announced today that it is waiving transaction fees until January 31, 2016, for customers who make donations to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for tornado and storm victims in Texas and other states impacted by recent destructive weather.

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The American Red Cross is currently on the ground in affected areas setting up shelters and providing immediate relief through supplies, technical assistance and other support to those in need.

Donations can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or any of MoneyGram’s ExpressPayment® agent locations in the U.S. All donations should be submitted to the American Red Cross under receive code 2540 to waive the transaction fee. Any dollar amount will be accepted up to a maximum of $249.99 per transaction.

MoneyGram is also supporting Americares disaster relief efforts. The charity group is currently providing its agency partners in Texas with family clean up kits, vaccines and medicine.

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MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment 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.

TruConnect Launches Mega Minutos International Calling In Partnership With Lunex Telecom

December 29, 2015

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TruConnect, one of the nation’s fastest growing providers of no-contract wireless voice, text and data services, announces the latest addition to its product line, Mega Minutos international calling. Consumers who sign up for Mega Minutos will enjoy hassle-free PIN-less overseas calling. As an introductory offer, consumers receive $2.00 worth of free minutes to any country of their choice.

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Mega Minutos uses a direct international dial system, in which consumers can place an international call without using a long associated PIN number. Customers can assign a direct U.S. phone number for family and friends overseas, making dialing as easy as calling within the U.S.

“We partnered with Lunex Telecom on Mega Minutos international calling because it’s a natural extension to our existing products that focus on providing simple, easy, and affordable communications solutions,” said Frank Del Col, president of TruConnect.

When customers make a call, the system recognizes their phone number allowing them to bypass the traditional PIN dialing process. Customers simply dial the number and connect to their international call, just like they would with traditional local and long distance service. Customers can sign up for an account and add additional minutes by visiting any of the three TruConnect retail locations in Huntington Park, Chula Vista, or Panorama City.

“With Mega Minutos international calling service, TruConnect customers can stay in touch with their loved ones overseas. No more dialing 30 digits to make an international call. Calling overseas is as easy as making a call in the US. Like TruConnect, we strive to make the world of telecommunication simple, easy, and affordable,” said Aric Johnson, VP of Sales & Distribution of Lunex.

Mega Minutos is provided by Lunex Telecom, an FCC licensed international telecom provider based in Atlanta, Georgia. Lunex is a leader in innovation for PIN-less calling plans, which is aggressively replacing traditional international calling cards.

About TruConnect

TruConnect is one of the nation’s fastest growing providers of no-contract wireless voice, messaging and data services. The company is focused on bringing vital wireless technology to consumers by providing affordable, flexible data solutions to business professionals and casual Internet users. TruConnect has been providing wireless, residential and small business telecommunication services for more than 15 years under the Sage Telecom, Telscape Communications, and TruConnect Mobile brands. For more information, please visit one of the TruConnect retail stores located in Huntington Park, Chula Vista and Panorama City, by calling the customer service line at (800) 430-0443, or visiting their website at www.truconnect.com.

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(Español) Pablo Soria de Lachica – Los efectos de la Crisis Brasileña Sobre la Economía del Norte de Uruguay

December 29, 2015

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Mita Congregation international religious sect leader’s son publishes book exposing crimes committed by his father and the religion

December 29, 2015

From left to right: Antonia Beniquez (biological mother of Samuel Beniquez); Samuel Beniquez (biological son of Aaron) and Samuel Ortiz.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Samuel Beniquez, (who has more than 300,000 followers on Twitter), biological son of the man known around the world as Teofilo “Aaron” Vargas Sein, world leader of the Mita Congregation religious sect, published a book today entitled El Nino Versus La Bestia [The Child Versus The Beast], which can now be purchased from Amazon.com.

Before beginning his press conference, the first thing he said was: “before I continue, I must first give thanks to the Supreme Being, the Almighty, who prevented the difficult path from destroying me and the earth from swallowing me.”

The book, as Samuel Beniquez explained today at a live-streamed press conference (via Facebook and Periscope), recounts his whole life, from when he was in his mother’s womb to the present day, revealing without reservations “the institutional, physical, psychological, emotional and even sexual abuse he suffered.”

Beniquez said at the press conference: “Still, we remain here today, upright, fearless, head-on, to tell the Great Beast with many heads, WE ARE NOT AFRAID OF YOU, and we will proclaim your identity and your shadowy ways to the world so that nobody else shall fall victim to your lies and entanglements.”

He also said: “On another note, I would like to take this opportunity to express my respect and admiration for Pope Francis, a man who is making great changes to the Church, and who bravely apologized for ‘the Church’s crimes during the conquest of America.’ Any human being or institution can make a mistake or indeed many mistakes, but the most important thing is to be brave, acknowledge those mistakes and seek forgiveness for them. Neither Teofilo ‘Aaron’ Vargas Sein, Rosinin Rodriguez… nor the leadership of the Mita Congregation, has ever apologized for their actions against us.”

Finally, he concluded the press conference by saying: “The profits from my book will be donated to a new CIVIL non-profit organisation that we have created to fight dangerous sects, seeking to do good without prejudice and to promote ecumenism between all Christian religions and an interreligious relationship with non-Christian religions. In short, to achieve peace, security, freedom and love in the world, it is important for all human beings to be united, and we cannot allow ourselves to be separated by religious beliefs when what we all seek is to worship the Supreme Being.”

The Mita Congregation was founded in Puerto Rico in the year 1940 (in fact, it was recognized by the United States Congress on October 23, 2015, thus overlooking the fact that in the case of Samuel Beníquez, the Mita Congregation has a very shady past. You can find the recognition at: https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2015/10/23/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/E1522-3 )

The book that will shake the religious world, "El Nino Versus La Bestia"

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Mary Kay Inc. Surpasses 1,200 Patents For Innovative Products, Technologies And Packaging Designs

December 29, 2015

DALLAS, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With more than 130 patents awarded so far this year, Mary Kay Inc. has set a company milestone with more than 1,200 patents for products, technologies and packaging designs in its global portfolio. This new milestone validates Mary Kay’s status as one of the top innovators in the direct selling and cosmetics industries as the global cosmetics company has a long history of fostering a culture of creativity and innovation since the company’s founding in 1963.

Notable utility patents awarded to Mary Kay this year for skin care technologies and product formulations include Mary Kay® TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Lifting Serum, Mary Kay® TimeWise Body^TM Targeted-Action® Toning Lotion and Mary Kay® TimeWise Repair® Volu-Firm® Eye Renewal Cream. For packaging innovations, design patents were awarded to the Mary Kay® Cityscape® Eau de Parfum and Mary Kay® Cityscape® Cologne Spray bottles, Mary Kay® Lash Intensity^TM Mascara and Mary Kay® TimeWise Repair® Volu-Fill® Deep Wrinkle Filler.

“Mary Kay’s patents play a key role in keeping our products competitive and protecting the company’s unique ingredients, formulas, technologies and product designs,” says Sheryl Adkins-Green, Chief Marketing Officer for Mary Kay Inc. “The company’s global team of scientists utilize the most advanced skin care ingredients and technology available to ensure that women get what they want – innovative beauty products they can believe in, at affordable prices.”

The iconic beauty company takes strategic and innovative steps to ensure it can provide the most efficient and effective solutions to produce and provide the irresistible products that more than 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and their customers worldwide love.

“The patent process spurs innovation,” adds John Wiseman, Vice President and Associate General Counsel for Intellectual Property and Innovation for Mary Kay Inc. “Because we can protect our inventions, we have an incentive to continue inventing great things.”

From inspiration to formulation to distribution, each new product passes through a series of stringent research and consumer testing procedures. Mary Kay Inc. invests millions of dollars in research and development and conducts more than 500,000 tests each year to ensure Mary Kay^®products meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

About Mary Kay

Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.

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